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Traverse City - Petoskey Nielsen Audio #s

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:09 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:47 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

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 Ben Zonia
Tue Aug 09, 2022 3:09 pm
FBI raiding treasonists home

Last post by georgetownt « Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 26
by Honeyman » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:33 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Last post by georgetownt
Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:39 pm
Inflation Reduction Act - A Misnomer!

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:28 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 10
by audiophile » Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:34 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

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 TC Talks
Tue Aug 09, 2022 2:28 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
My "70s, 80s, 90s" Spotify playlist

Last post by Longwave « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:50 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 2
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
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:50 pm
WXYZ leads with fake weather news at 5PM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by MWmetalhead » Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:01 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

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 MWmetalhead
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:45 pm
People in Washtenaw County love WUOM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:41 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 27
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
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:41 pm
Olivia Newton-John dies

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:05 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 5
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 radioandtventhusiast
Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:05 pm
Oldies music on 1620

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:52 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 15
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 radioandtventhusiast
Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:52 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
105.5 WQQO Toledo

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:46 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 1
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 radioandtventhusiast
Tue Aug 09, 2022 12:46 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:47 am
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 Momo
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:47 am
1991 Z-rock Airchecks?

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:41 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 12
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Jul 19, 2022 1:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Anyone have Z-rock Airchecks?

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:41 am
Whitmer VS Dixon

Last post by In The Bleachers « Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:12 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 39
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 In The Bleachers
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:12 am
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
TV5 Loses second reporter in a week.

Last post by BehindTheScenes « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:32 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 8
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 BehindTheScenes
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:32 am
Lamont Dozier dies

Last post by matt1 « Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:02 am
Posted in Music Musings

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 matt1
Tue Aug 09, 2022 10:02 am
Nielsen Audio #'s - some big movers!

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:54 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 5
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 billmich88888
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:54 am
One Sided Road Construction

Last post by In The Bleachers « Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:01 am
Posted in Chatterbox

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 In The Bleachers
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:01 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
Tudor Dixon Michigan's own Sarah Palin?

Last post by Rate This « Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:54 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 44
by Mr. Peabody » Tue Jul 26, 2022 1:03 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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This women has shades or Sarah Palin or Michelle Bachmann. Foolish and off the latch.

I wonder if she lives in a Tudor style home on a cul-de-sac...
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Last post by Rate This
Mon Aug 08, 2022 11:54 pm
Weather Woman Fired For Racial Reference?

Last post by ProducerXM « Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:15 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 10
by BillT » Sun Aug 07, 2022 2:30 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This was probably 15 to 20 years ago now, but a female weather forecaster at WDIV was fired when she made an unintentional reference to black people...

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Last post by ProducerXM
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:15 pm
Trumps Vows to Lock Up Nessel

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 43
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:38 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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This is beyond appalling. Locking up a member of elected government is the fascist platform. Talk about cancel culture.
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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:20 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:17 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 538
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
Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:17 pm
Fly lands in Orlando

Last post by ftballfan « Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:05 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else
Replies: 2
by Riff Raff » Mon Aug 01, 2022 12:29 pm » in Everywhere Else

There is also talk of the wolf making a re-appearance on another signal.

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Last post by ftballfan
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:05 pm
Gord Lewis (Teenage Head) dies

Last post by matt1 « Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:18 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:18 pm » in Music Musings

Gord Lewis member of Canadian punk band Teenage Head (debut album in 1979) has died at 65 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:18 pm
Olivia Newton-John Dies at 73

Last post by matt1 « Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:41 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
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 matt1
Mon Aug 08, 2022 4:41 pm
First Capitol Rioter to Face Trial Gets 7 Years

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:45 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by TC Talks » Mon Aug 01, 2022 5:14 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

When the ignorant break the law...

Hope he enjoys his time in Pound you on the ass * prison like he enjoys his gun. Trumpards, they sure are fun to...

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:45 pm
20 Shot Four Dead

Last post by Bryce « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:43 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 3
by Bryce » Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:29 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

In three separate mass shooting incidents in the past week just in Detroit.

There has been little or any national news coverage on this that I can...

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Last post by Bryce
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:43 am
49 Democrats Vote To Keep Stupid Delaying Regulations

Last post by audiophile « Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by audiophile » Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Manchin crossed lines to void Biden's reversal of the Trump's streamlining of environmental litigation.

Those rules are BS. Study after study just...

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Last post by audiophile
Mon Aug 08, 2022 8:40 am
Missouri denies a Eric Greitens a comeback

Last post by Mr. Peabody « Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:29 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by Mr. Peabody » Wed Aug 03, 2022 12:12 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

This seat will likely stay with The GOP I think, it's hard to imagine a Democrat winning this, it's a long shot anyhow. However, at least Eric...

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Last post by Mr. Peabody
Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:29 am
PredictIt (political markets betting place) being shut down by the CFTC

Last post by In The Bleachers « Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:38 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by bmw » Fri Aug 05, 2022 12:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I'm kinda pissed about this since I'm pretty good at making money at betting on politics. The CFTC has given PredictIt until February of next year to...

8 Replies

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:38 am
Kim Adams return to Local4

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:41 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 36
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 MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:41 am
News director opening

Last post by sinklair « Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 21
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
Mon Aug 08, 2022 1:15 am
Radio playlist question

Last post by In The Bleachers « Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:28 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 3
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 In The Bleachers
Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:28 pm
Sarnia Radio Market

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:47 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 7
by Marcus » Fri Jul 29, 2022 4:48 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Sarnia and Media Entertainment Inc. was turned down after applying for a LPFM. Blackburn is interested in moving CHOK over to the FM band but...

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:47 pm
If You Didn't Do Anything Wrong, You Don't Have Anything To Worry About

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:39 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 18
by TC Shuts Up » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:04 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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If You Didn't Do Anything Wrong, You Don't Have Anything To Worry About.

Isn't that what increasingly invasive government always told you,...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:39 pm
Ronnie Dahl resurfaces at WJRT Flint

Last post by Matt « Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:01 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 4
by iloveblackpeople » Thu Aug 04, 2022 10:36 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Kind of a downgrade there.

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Last post by Matt
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:01 pm
Will Bryce be at Yost this year?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:33 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 28
by Matt » Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:32 am » in The Stadium
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Seems likely if John U. Bacon's account of the hockey investigation is correct:
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:33 pm
106.5 Jack FM

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by MWmetalhead » Sun Jun 19, 2022 8:04 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Is it just me, or does this station's audio processing continue to sound like trash?

As an AC, I thought 106.5's processing generally sounded good,...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 6:07 pm
98.5/940am The Legend

Last post by Toledo Radio Died « Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:11 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by Riff Raff » Sat Jul 23, 2022 2:14 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

This station is out of LIma Ohio, I heard them not too long ago when I was down that way. A lot of the older good country music, not the newer stuff...

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Last post by Toledo Radio Died
Sun Aug 07, 2022 5:11 pm
New Prime Video Interface

Last post by km1125 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:29 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 1
by Bobbert » Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:08 pm » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

Prime Video just changed their interface. It's changed to a sidebar style menu that I've seen other places, like Pluto.

I now can't find the first...

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Last post by km1125
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:29 pm
Roger E. Mosley dies

Last post by matt1 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by matt1 » Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm » in Chatterbox

Actor Roger E. Mosley, best known as Tom Selleck's original Magnum P.I. has died at 83 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Sun Aug 07, 2022 4:07 pm
Andrew Z

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:29 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 14
by JEDSBALLS » Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:28 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

According to his facebook he is coming back on air. Where?

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sun Aug 07, 2022 3:29 pm
Poor presentation on NBC25

Last post by Under New Management « Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 16
by organman95 » Wed Aug 03, 2022 5:04 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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How much of NBC25's Severe Weather coverage was OTA?

That was the worst coverage/delivery I've ever seen. I know that weather is difficult to...
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Last post by Under New Management
Sun Aug 07, 2022 11:21 am
Veronica Meadows-Fox2 News

Last post by dial-it-in « Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:52 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
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 dial-it-in
Sun Aug 07, 2022 8:52 am
The Roar 93.5/99.1

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Longwave » Thu Aug 04, 2022 7:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Does anyone even know that The Roar 93.5 and 99.1 exists? I live in Rochester and receive 99.1 real strong. My neighbor says he heard Ryan Ermanni on...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Aug 07, 2022 7:58 am
528K New Jobs in July!

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

by MotorCityRadioFreak » Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Worst recession ever!

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sun Aug 07, 2022 1:29 am
Travel Advice Needed

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:20 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 28
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 Turkeytop
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:20 am

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