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Inflation Reduction Act - A Misnomer!

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:50 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 21
by audiophile » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:34 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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A 15% minimum corporate tax based on gross book income WILL NOT REDUCE INFLATION, it will increase it. Of course, that is tip of the iceberg:

$6.5...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:50 am
FBI raiding treasonists home

Last post by Rate This « Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:40 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 71
by Honeyman » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:33 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by Rate This
Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:40 am
Notes On Las Vegas

Last post by Rate This « Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:40 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:14 pm » in Chatterbox

Everything is overpriced. But as long as you know about it ahead of time you budget for it and just accept it. But even I was shocked at $16 for a...

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Last post by Rate This
Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:40 am
Add Another to the List

Last post by Turkeytop « Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:51 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 17
by Turkeytop » Sun Feb 27, 2022 12:12 am » in Chatterbox
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This is the third start for this thread. The first one got lost or deleted somewhere along the way. It was a list places or businesses where I've had...
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Last post by Turkeytop
Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:51 pm
Travel Advice Needed

Last post by Matt « Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:05 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 30
by Turkeytop » Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:49 pm » in Chatterbox
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I used to love flying but now I hate it. Two hours in the dentist chair is less of an ordeal than two hours on a airplane.

We're booked to fly out...
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Last post by Matt
Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:05 pm
Lazlo

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:36 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by Mega Hertz » Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:33 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I'm hearing Lazlo will no longer be carried in Detroit. Waiting to find out more.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:36 pm
Radio playlist question

Last post by dial-it-in « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:15 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by Mega Hertz » Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:50 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I've noticed this for a while, maybe some of you have, also. I think it's been discussed here before.

Most playlists have been narrowed down to a...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:15 pm
The Democrats’ 2022 death wish

Last post by Rate This « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:14 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 18
by audiophile » Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm not sure I agree with all of this, but Democrats are a disaster, no doubt.

More specifically, as the article said, the Inflation Reduction Act...
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Last post by Rate This
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:14 pm
Abc12 breaking point

Last post by Under New Management « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:10 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 51
by Jack5o2soco » Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:31 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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My contact there says they still have no potential candidates for any position. They will keep cycling through people for Cheri's old spot on the...
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Last post by Under New Management
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:10 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Majik « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:08 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by Majik
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:08 pm
Whitmer VS Dixon

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:13 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 53
by Mr. Peabody » Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:01 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Let the fun begin!
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:13 pm
New CDC guidance on covid

Last post by Rate This « Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:13 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Matt » Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:54 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This from this evening's WSJ What's News email blast:

The CDC dropped its recommendation to quarantine following a Covid-19 exposure.

That’s as...

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Last post by Rate This
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:13 pm
Oldies music on 1620

Last post by k8jd « Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:02 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 18
by originalzzmfmjock » Sat Jul 30, 2022 10:37 am » in Engineering & DX'ing
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While tuning the radio around sunset the past few weeks I've been hearing a station on 1620 playing 50's, 60's, 70's oldies. The signal fades in and...
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Last post by k8jd
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:02 pm
Anything new happening at 25?

Last post by Matt « Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:58 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by cathouse1974 » Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:40 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha....
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Last post by Matt
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:58 pm
Rewind 94.3 Monroe

Last post by Longwave « Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:56 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Longwave » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:31 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I’ve been streaming WERW 94.3 from Monroe. I’ve got to say this is a good sounding station and the fact that it’s commercial free is excellent. So...

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Last post by Longwave
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:56 pm
Alice Cooper and WOMC

Last post by stopnswop2 « Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:37 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 17
by Longwave » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:25 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ve been listening to 104.3 a lot in the last month and have not heard any Alice Cooper on that station. Is there a reason why? Alice is part of the...
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Last post by stopnswop2
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:37 pm
Nielsen Audio #'s - some big movers!

Last post by Realist « Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:20 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 10
by MWmetalhead » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:29 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

I cannot recall the last time that a sub-7 share performance was worthy of the top spot in the Lansing Nielsen Audio / Arbitron ratings yet here we...

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Last post by Realist
Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:20 pm
Beto O'Rourke Smacks Down Right Wing Gun Idiot Who Laughed About Children Dying

Last post by Lester The Nightfly « Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:21 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by Mr. Peabody » Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

It amazes me how some people have not one ounce shame, now. I must say, at long last some of The Democrats are finally standing up to these...

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Last post by Lester The Nightfly
Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:21 pm
New Nielsen Audio #'s for Flint & Sagnasty

Last post by Realist « Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:51 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 1
by MWmetalhead » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:19 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Big headlines are as follows for Flint:
- B95 is a disaster
- Very nice rebound for 103.9 The Fox
- Soft book for Club 93-7
- Cars 108 is not...

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Last post by Realist
Thu Aug 11, 2022 4:51 pm
Traverse City - Petoskey Nielsen Audio #s

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:44 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:47 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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What a disaster for Z93! Their morning show sucks. Too old; too boring.

Nice rebound for Rock 105.

Star Country isn't doing great, but bear in mind...
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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:44 pm
Waving the White Flag

Last post by Rate This « Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:28 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 6
by In The Bleachers » Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:40 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

I'll preface this by saying I truly wanted a Republican governor. And I'll have a Dixon sign on my lawn.

But I'm also pragmatic. It's pretty much a...

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Last post by Rate This
Thu Aug 11, 2022 3:28 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:28 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 539
by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Aug 11, 2022 2:28 pm
*Chuckles* Senator Josh Hawley's upcoming book

Last post by Honeyman « Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:27 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 7
by Mr. Peabody » Thu Aug 04, 2022 11:58 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I wonder if one of the pictures in the book will be Vladimir Putin shirtless on a horse?

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Last post by Honeyman
Thu Aug 11, 2022 12:27 pm
My "70s, 80s, 90s" Spotify playlist

Last post by Longwave « Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:37 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 12
by stopnswop2 » Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:28 pm » in Music Musings

Geez, I felt like I only scratched the surface on the hits, then I saw there was already over 900 songs. I had to call it quits.
But here is what it...

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Last post by Longwave
Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:37 am
Andrew Z

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:57 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 15
by JEDSBALLS » Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:28 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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According to his facebook he is coming back on air. Where?
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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:57 am
Detroit Tigers 2022

Last post by Bobbert « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:30 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 124
by Honeyman » Wed Apr 06, 2022 10:29 am » in The Stadium
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I think they have a legitimate WC shot. The Greene injury hurts, but if they can keep it together the first 6 weeks of the season, get decent...
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Last post by Bobbert
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:30 am
WXYZ leads with fake weather news at 5PM

Last post by BKRPDM « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:09 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 19
by MWmetalhead » Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:01 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Nice bullshit headlines and weather forecast advising of flood potential to lead off at 5PM.

The upper level dynamics are not at all conducive of a...
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Last post by BKRPDM
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:09 am
Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73

Last post by Plate Cap « Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:06 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by MichMash » Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:37 pm » in Chatterbox

Australian singer/actress Olivia Newton-John dies of breast cancer at the age of 73.

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Last post by Plate Cap
Thu Aug 11, 2022 10:06 am
Lamont Dozier passes

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:49 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by Honeyman » Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:07 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Aug 11, 2022 9:49 am
One Sided Road Construction

Last post by matt1 « Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:31 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by In The Bleachers » Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:01 am » in Chatterbox

Down by me they are doing some bridge repairs. First they closed one lane in one direction. Then they closed the other lane in the same direction....

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Last post by matt1
Thu Aug 11, 2022 5:31 am
NFL Football on Toledo radio

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:12 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 19
by 80sTalkRadioFan » Fri Aug 13, 2021 10:24 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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Noticed the Detroit Lions were no where to be found on Toledo radio for their first preseason game. Figured they would be on either 100.7 The Ticket...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:12 pm
Veronica Meadows-Fox2 News

Last post by Rate This « Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by Wildbill » Fri Aug 05, 2022 9:29 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anybody hear what happened to Veronica Meadows? Have not seen her on the news lately.

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Last post by Rate This
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:57 pm
People in Washtenaw County love WUOM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:37 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 51
by MWmetalhead » Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:52 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I think this might be a new record high for the current format, and perhaps, in the long history of the station:

Also cannot remember the last...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:37 pm
Stock Market White Knuckle Ride

Last post by Rate This « Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:16 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 58
by audiophile » Mon Jan 24, 2022 1:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This one falls on Biden by not helping get people back to work. Stagflation at its finest. Even CNN thinks Trump was better president, now.
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:16 pm
News director opening

Last post by sinklair « Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:04 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 25
by journalist » Fri Jun 10, 2022 3:51 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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On LinkedIn it shows there's an opening for a news director at the Sinclair station in flint.
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Last post by sinklair
Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:04 pm
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by thatonedude « Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:44 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 37
by RayQix » Sat Jun 25, 2022 10:56 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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She’s baaaaaack :-)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Last post by thatonedude
Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:44 pm
105.5 WQQO Toledo

Last post by CurlyHoward « Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:36 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by Riff Raff » Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:13 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

To me Q105, is like Tower 98 was in the 2000s, it was the station that was on preset button 6. You turned them on when KIss-FM, The River, or Star...

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Wed Aug 10, 2022 1:36 pm
1991 Z-rock Airchecks?

Last post by stopnswop2 « Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 16
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Anyone have Z-rock Airchecks?
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Last post by stopnswop2
Wed Aug 10, 2022 12:47 pm
Dave carr WKKM passes

Last post by BayCityJohn2337 « Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:59 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by BayCityJohn2337 » Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:05 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Received some sad news today Dave Carmine passed away yesterday at his long time home in Harrison. He was a real radio pioneer bringing country radio...

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Last post by BayCityJohn2337
Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:59 am
No more 4-Zone Weather on WDIV!

Last post by km1125 « Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:37 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:22 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I liked it, but I know some of you were not fans of 4-Zone Weather on WDIV.

Those of you who were not fans will be happy to know it has been...

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Last post by km1125
Wed Aug 10, 2022 8:37 am
TV5 Loses second reporter in a week.

Last post by Jack5o2soco « Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:23 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by AuburnViewer » Tue Aug 02, 2022 9:26 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Trevor Sochocki's last day on TV5 was this past Sunday (7/31). He's joining the WFLA News Channel 8 team in Tampa, FL come September.

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Last post by Jack5o2soco
Wed Aug 10, 2022 5:23 am
Jack Hogan former WZZM-TV news director has passed away

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by originalzzmfmjock » Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Information I have received that former TV13 News Director Jack Hogan has passed away in Florida at the age of 89. Jack was with WZZM from its...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:29 pm
Lamont Dozier dies

Last post by Honeyman « Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:38 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:02 am » in Music Musings

Motown legend dies at 81 years old.

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Last post by Honeyman
Tue Aug 09, 2022 8:38 pm
Olivia Newton-John dies

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:38 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 6
by matt1 » Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:41 pm » in Music Musings

Olivia Newton-John has died of breast cancer at 73 years old. Saw Olivia perform with Beth Nielsen Chapman & Canadian singer Amy Sky ( Liv On tour)...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:38 pm
New Radio Ratings July 25

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:12 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 19
by learn to fly » Tue Jul 26, 2022 10:33 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:12 pm
Smile FM buys WGVS 850

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:24 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by Thunderstorm » Sun Jul 31, 2022 11:55 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Muskegon, MI -- Ed and Jennifer Czelada’s Smile FM has closed a $25,000 deal to buy the currently-silent WGVS (850) from Grand Valley State...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:24 pm
98.3 NashIcon morning host Jeff Tuttle diagnosed with cancer

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:48 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by radioandtventhusiast » Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:48 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Good luck to Jeff during his battle. Stage 4 pancreatic cancer is tough to beat.

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:48 pm
Big announcement at WVFN?

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:55 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 18
by Schyster » Fri Apr 08, 2022 7:14 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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Mad Dog is teasing a major announcement next Wednesday:
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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:55 am
Just Push Play by Aerosmith

Last post by Riff Raff « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:33 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 2
by stopnswop2 » Mon Aug 01, 2022 6:10 pm » in Music Musings

I popped in one of my old Now That's What I Call Music! CDs.
Volume 9 from 2001 to be exact.
Toward the end of the album, a fantastic song comes on...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:33 am
Meanwhile in Arizona

Last post by Mr. Peabody « Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:09 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by Mr. Peabody » Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:09 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Must be the same type that steels sporks, napkins, and ketchup packets from Wendy's. :lol

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Last post by Mr. Peabody
Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:09 am

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