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Bob & Tom Show returning to NW Michigan

Last post by organman95 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:47 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 28
by Colonel Flagg » Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:13 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Maybe it's already happened?

My double agents tell me the Bob & Tom Show is supposed to be returning to The Bear
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Last post by organman95
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:47 pm
David McCallum dies

Last post by Honeyman « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:41 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by matt1 » Mon Sep 25, 2023 5:44 pm » in Chatterbox

Actor David McCallum ( The Man From U.N.C.L.E. & NCIS ) has died at 90 years old.

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Last post by Honeyman
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:41 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:33 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 369
by Rate This » Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Now that Trump has declared and there’s nothing else to poll we should be getting frequent snapshots of the race between Trump and DeSantis. To be...
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Last post by Rate This
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:33 pm
Anybody here REALLY understand modulation?

Last post by km1125 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:33 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 2
by km1125 » Mon Sep 25, 2023 1:14 pm » in Tech Talk

Just curious if we have any gurus here that understand the intricacies of different modulation techniques and their respective impacts on modulation...

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Last post by km1125
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:33 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:16 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 770
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 Turkeytop
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:16 pm
Migrant Child Labor in US factories

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:50 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 25
by TC Talks » Sat Sep 23, 2023 2:30 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I have raised this concern before (with no comments from conservatives). Finally the feds are getting involved.

Tyson Foods and Perdue Farms, which...
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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:50 pm
CBS News Detroit

Last post by New2You « Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Is the On Your Block, Around the Clock station - a false slogan if I've ever heard one - ever going to add Saturday and Sunday newscasts?
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Last post by New2You
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:45 pm
Jason Carr New Morning Host at WOMC

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 7
by unscopedaircheck » Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:24 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I heard this was happening

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Mon Sep 25, 2023 9:31 pm
Drew Lane interview

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by Mega Hertz » Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:20 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Stumbled across this today. Podcast with Drew, Ed Kelly, Bob Rivers...and Zip. I was kind of hoping for more mention of the Drew and Zip days, if...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:47 pm
#TuckLeavin

Last post by Matt « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:33 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 31
by teetoppz28 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:27 pm » in The Stadium
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Bye.
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Last post by Matt
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:33 pm
Henson was right! Jim Costa to succeed Stoney in mornings.

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:11 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 13
by MWmetalhead » Thu Sep 21, 2023 3:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Not bad!

In the span of a few years, moving from afternoon drive in Grand Rapids on a somewhat obscure station (which became more obscure after he...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:11 pm
Terri DeBoer retiring from WOOD-TV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:10 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 7
by Bull Shannon » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:10 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

This week will be Terri's last on the air:

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:10 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by CurlyHoward « Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:02 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 104
by MicProcessor_22 » Thu Sep 08, 2022 6:53 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I give this experiment 3 months.
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Last post by CurlyHoward
Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:02 pm
Food at get togethers

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:25 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 19
by Round Six » Tue Sep 19, 2023 7:18 am » in Chatterbox
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Another discussion among family and friends. Value your opinions:

Someone is having a get together. Backyard bbq, grad party, whatever. Just a...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:25 pm
The Roar 93.5/99.1 is done... for real this time

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:10 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by Steve79 » Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:51 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

From RadioInsight.

The UK based Podcast Radio Network has launched on Beasley Media Group properties in four markets.

Beasley has flipped “Fox...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:10 pm
WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 52
by MichMash » Mon Sep 11, 2023 12:50 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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The Detroit broadcasting legend will retire on December 1.
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:07 pm
Bill Bonds Promos

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:05 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by blizzard » Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:33 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

:hat

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:05 pm
950 WWJ lies to its listeners

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:59 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 30
by MWmetalhead » Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:15 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I just heard a newsreader say it is 91 degrees at Metro Airport.

Just one problem - it's only 88 degrees there.

Why are they reading fake...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:59 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by edj « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:56 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 edj
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:56 pm
Move to Michigan for safe abortions and transgender protections

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:48 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 36
by TC Talks » Mon Jun 05, 2023 10:48 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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For once, the state will highlight our progressive values to attract young educated people.

Abortion access part of state’s pitch to attract new...
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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:48 pm
Company behind contentious Michigan battery factory quietly registered as Chinese foreign agent, filings show

Last post by Graham Wellington « Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:25 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 37
by audiophile » Sat Aug 19, 2023 4:58 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Hmmm. I don't really like the Idea of this plant, from this company, getting state and federal subsides.
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Last post by Graham Wellington
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:25 pm
UAW Strike

Last post by km1125 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:07 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 148
by A1B1C1D1 » Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:53 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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When the UAW ends their strikes (contract expires 9/15) the real question is how successful they will have been regarding their new contracts. UPS...
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Last post by km1125
Mon Sep 25, 2023 4:07 pm
Housecats by Peg McClure

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:34 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 1
by Foamy » Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:42 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

Aired on Nickelodeon a good handful of times around 1990-1991 I believe. I just discovered this on YouTube today and instantly remembered this.

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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:34 pm
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:32 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 228
by Bobbert » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:06 am » in The Stadium
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My humble hopes for this year:

Some sign that Scott Harris's new plans are working. At least to provide a good foundation for next year, when...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:32 pm
Brief observations

Last post by ftballfan « Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:09 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 1
by ftballfan » Sun Sep 24, 2023 1:19 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

While driving from Grand Rapids to my parents' house today, I noticed a few things:

- Several of the big Northern Michigan signals were listenable...

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Last post by ftballfan
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:09 pm
Prime Video Is TRASH

Last post by Taco « Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:55 pm
Posted in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Replies: 17
by Taco » Fri Sep 22, 2023 6:24 pm » in Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
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That's right, Amazon is placing ad breaks in Prime Video. They'll charge an additional $2.99/month to remain ad-free. Isn't the $139/month Prime...
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Last post by Taco
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:55 pm
New England Radio

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:48 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else

by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:48 pm » in Everywhere Else

I'm taking a 2 week trip to New England starting tomorrow. What are some of the best radio stations in places like Boston, Salem, Cape Cod, Bar...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:48 pm
Classic Aircheck Thread

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:17 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 4
by Mega Hertz » Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:09 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

Hey everyone.

I thought it would be cool to have a classic aircheck thread for local radio stations. I found that WJLB one and thought maybe a...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 25, 2023 12:17 pm
MP3

Last post by tc « Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:59 am
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 18
by Turkeytop » Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:27 pm » in Tech Talk
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Is there a way I can convert music from a CD to an MP3 file?
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Last post by tc
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:59 am
Last Electronics Store

Last post by km1125 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:09 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 36
by TC Talks » Wed May 10, 2023 10:47 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing
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I stumbled across this and thought it might amuse someone...
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Last post by km1125
Mon Sep 25, 2023 11:09 am
V98.7

Last post by BKRPDM « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by BKRPDM » Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

So, I know Audacy killed v98.7 WDZH HD2 earlier this year. But, if you search V98.7 and Online Radio Box, it shows an active playlist and link to the...

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Last post by BKRPDM
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:58 am
Classic Hits 96.7 WBVI

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:53 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by Foamy » Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:06 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

I love this station! Now this is how you do a classic hits station. :D

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:53 am
Q105 rebrands to a 90's and 2000's format

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:40 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 18
by radioandtventhusiast » Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:44 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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It looks like Q105 has flipped slightly to a more gold based format, playing mainly the hits of the 90's and 2000's, although some of today's hits...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Mon Sep 25, 2023 10:40 am
2023 NFL Draft

Last post by moldyoldie « Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:44 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 49
by moldyoldie » Wed Apr 26, 2023 8:49 am » in The Stadium
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At this point nothing, and I mean NOTHING will surprise me in the first round of this year's draft! There seems to finally be a consensus at #1...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:44 am
Alligator kills man in Florida

Last post by craig11152 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:33 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 4
by matt1 » Sat Sep 23, 2023 10:12 am » in Chatterbox

TMZ ALERT!!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

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Last post by craig11152
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:33 am
Is WRIF ever going to replace its shitty ass recording of "Smooth Criminal" by Alien Ant Farm?

Last post by stopnswop2 « Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:33 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 24
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:09 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Someone needs to give the Music Director a swift kick in his or her ass!

A great cover song is ruined.

Unbelievable they've been playing the same...
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Last post by stopnswop2
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:33 am
Arthur Duncan

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 3
by Bobbert » Thu Jan 26, 2023 8:29 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

Arthur Duncan, the tap dancer on the Lawrence Welk show, died on January 4 at the age of 97.

He was one of many great performers on that show, and...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:41 pm
Best Movie Quotes Off The Top Of Your Head

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:39 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 41
by Kennelly Heaviside » Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:07 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Casablanca.

I was misinformed.

Round Up The Usual Suspects.

Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon. And for the rest of your life....
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:39 pm
Barbie Hype

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 8
by Bobbert » Fri Jul 21, 2023 11:01 am » in Let's Break for Commercials

I'm trying to remember the last time we saw as much hype for a movie as we have for Barbie .

For some reason, I keep thinking about the hype for the...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:34 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:32 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 115
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
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These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:32 pm
Jeff Greenberg Named New Tigers GM

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:30 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 4
by MichMash » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:05 pm » in The Stadium

Greenberg comes in after spending the last 16 months working with the Chicago Blackhawks. He previously spent 11 years in the Chicago Cubs' front...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:30 pm
What a fucking disaster...

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:23 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 15
by MWmetalhead » Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:46 pm » in The Stadium
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Who is head coach for the 1st half tonight for the Wolverines?

What a fucking disaster their offense and special teams have been so far.

McCarthy...
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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:23 pm
AG: Whitmer kidnap trial was in ‘right-leaning county’

Last post by paul8539 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:57 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 8
by Graham Wellington » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:32 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Let's not blame the loss on incompetence, despite a track record of fucking up high profile cases. Instead, let's blame the jurors and insist they...

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Last post by paul8539
Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:57 pm
Football bets

Last post by Robert Faygo « Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:26 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 11
by Honeyman » Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:24 pm » in The Stadium

Figure it's about time for a thread like this. Feel free to share any bets or leans here. Even if you're not betting real money, if you feel strongly...

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Last post by Robert Faygo
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:26 pm
Jerry Noble Out At CK105

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:11 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by smallwonder » Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:14 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Jerry Noble just posted that he is looking for work after leaving WWCK 105.5. Is the station now completely voice tracked?

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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sun Sep 24, 2023 6:11 pm
Terry Kirkman (The Association) dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 1
by matt1 » Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm » in Music Musings

Terry Kirkman, former member of the 60's & early 70's pop group The Association ( Cherish in 1966, later done by the late David Cassidy in late 1971...

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Last post by matt1
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:36 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 139
by bmw » Wed Mar 15, 2023 10:30 am » in The Stadium
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Time to kick off the new year by looking at a few free agency acquisitions the Lions made yesterday:

-CB Cameron Sutton from Pittsburgh
-RB David...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Sun Sep 24, 2023 4:02 pm
Jann Wenner joins the cancel culture

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by TC Talks » Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:37 pm » in Chatterbox

Love or hate the guy, his leadership at both Rolling Stone and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame made him very powerful. That is until he started...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Sep 24, 2023 12:24 pm
Ya think 7's newscast ratings performance is bad?

Last post by edj « Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:08 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by MWmetalhead » Sun Sep 24, 2023 8:01 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This article is a bit stale, but I never thought I'd see the day that WCPO in Cincinnati is dead last in the money demo in most newscast dayparts:...

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Last post by edj
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:08 am
Jim Costa going to mornings on The Ticket after Mike Stone retires

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:26 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by OneBigFan » Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:18 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Been 2 years since ESPN 96.1 fired Costa replacing Big Drew and Jim with ESPN programming.

Costa went home to Detroit, landed with The Ticket doing...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 24, 2023 7:26 am

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