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Worst hotels you’ve stayed at

Last post by Turkeytop « Sat May 28, 2022 11:31 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by thatonedude » Fri May 27, 2022 9:33 am » in Chatterbox

Since I’m currently in a shithole at the moment on vacation (Howard Johnson in Benton Harbor), it inspired me to ask around: what’s the worst hotel...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sat May 28, 2022 11:31 am
Dialed in Detroit sports show

Last post by Majik « Sat May 28, 2022 10:26 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by edj » Sat May 28, 2022 8:30 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Ever hear this show? It’s on WDTK late Saturday afternoon. Sports insight from a younger generation than me and most of this board but they also...

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Last post by Majik
Sat May 28, 2022 10:26 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Sat May 28, 2022 9:25 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
Sat May 28, 2022 9:25 am
Mallory Pearson leaving ABC12

Last post by Matt « Sat May 28, 2022 9:06 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 24
by matt1 » Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:52 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Last post by Matt
Sat May 28, 2022 9:06 am
The gun isn't the problem. Hate is the problem.

Last post by Honeyman « Sat May 28, 2022 8:54 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 135
by bmw » Mon May 16, 2022 11:08 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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How can politicians simultaneously blame the guns and hate for the recent shootings? If hate is what motivated the crimes, then how in the world is...
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Last post by Honeyman
Sat May 28, 2022 8:54 am
Latest Nielsen #'s show radio's diminishing relevance

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat May 28, 2022 8:42 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 13
by MWmetalhead » Sat Apr 02, 2022 9:51 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Listed stations only add up to 65 shares' worth of audio listenership tracked by Nielsen in the GR market.

Look at how many well established FMs...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat May 28, 2022 8:42 am
If AM 760 WJR were sold would it change much?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat May 28, 2022 8:35 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Marcus » Fri May 27, 2022 1:10 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

The first three companies to come to mind are Audacy, Beasley, and iHeartMedia. Are there certain programs that would be replaced? Could ratings...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat May 28, 2022 8:35 am
Fox Weather added to WJBK channel 2.6

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat May 28, 2022 8:30 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Thu May 26, 2022 9:21 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

WJBK has a new digital subchannel, and it's carrying the recently launched FOX Weather network.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat May 28, 2022 8:30 am
WOMC playing 2000s songs

Last post by edj « Sat May 28, 2022 8:21 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by 48125er » Fri May 27, 2022 1:48 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Dear WOMC

Viva La vida by Coldplay from 2008 is NOT a greatest hit or even a classic

I also heard Vertigo by U2 yesterday

It is way too soon to...

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Last post by edj
Sat May 28, 2022 8:21 am
Long Songs

Last post by Ben Zonia « Sat May 28, 2022 5:55 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 31
by sfpcc1 » Sat Jan 01, 2022 7:34 pm » in Music Musings
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Are There any long songs that people are especially fond of? I don't want To Put To many rules around this
but I guess a cutoff point could be...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Sat May 28, 2022 5:55 am
40 Demented Dems - Abortion is Healthcare?

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat May 28, 2022 1:03 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by audiophile » Thu May 26, 2022 8:02 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

No, it's not! Healthcare improves the health conditions of all those involved, killing healthy offspring is just pure evil.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat May 28, 2022 1:03 am
Warriors NBA coach mad as hell

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Sat May 28, 2022 12:57 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 5
by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 10:51 am » in The Stadium

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Sat May 28, 2022 12:57 am
Whitmer a Hypocrite - Says Legislature is "unconstitutional"

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri May 27, 2022 11:53 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 8
by audiophile » Wed Sep 29, 2021 4:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

She thinks she can do it no problem...but if the legislature does then it's unconstitutional. This swamp creature is insane.

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri May 27, 2022 11:53 pm
82-88 MHz and the FCC June 8 2022 meeting

Last post by Marcus « Fri May 27, 2022 11:49 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
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by Marcus » Mon May 23, 2022 11:49 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

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Last post by Marcus
Fri May 27, 2022 11:49 pm
Sorry, Fox 2: we're done

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri May 27, 2022 11:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 20
by dial-it-in » Wed Mar 09, 2022 8:47 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Between the unprofessional antics on the weekends and the dude on at 11 who cant be bothered to put a tie on half the time our family has switched to...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri May 27, 2022 11:24 pm
Gaylord tornado

Last post by organman95 « Fri May 27, 2022 9:37 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 18
by ChrisWL1980 » Mon May 23, 2022 6:21 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Who had the best local coverage of the worst tornado in Otsego County since 1974? The only area station I was able to watch was 7&4, and they were...
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Last post by organman95
Fri May 27, 2022 9:37 pm
Beyond or Impossible burgers?

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri May 27, 2022 9:01 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 20
by Honeyman » Sun May 22, 2022 2:15 pm » in Chatterbox
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Bunch of people coming over for a Memorial Day BBQ and there will be a few vegetarians (sick fucks) in attendance. Since I'm the perfect host, I...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri May 27, 2022 9:01 pm
Jonathan Deutsch out

Last post by Soundchaser « Fri May 27, 2022 6:23 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 3
by jmeltonwx » Mon May 23, 2022 8:38 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Apparently Jonathan Deutsch is leaving Pierson Rd this Friday per his Twitter.

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Last post by Soundchaser
Fri May 27, 2022 6:23 pm
95.7 The Lake - Benton Harbor/St. Joseph

Last post by thatonedude « Fri May 27, 2022 5:28 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

by thatonedude » Fri May 27, 2022 5:28 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Since I’m on vacation here this weekend, I have the opportunity to listen to this station and I must say, the playlist is excellent. One of the...

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Last post by thatonedude
Fri May 27, 2022 5:28 pm
Tony Gates Pulled From WLAV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri May 27, 2022 2:11 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 48
by Freqman » Sun May 01, 2022 10:32 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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After prerecorded shows have been running for weeks, Tony Gates has been pulled off the website.

Did Cumulus just fire their last cash cow? Was he...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri May 27, 2022 2:11 pm
Favorite Ad One-Liners

Last post by moldyoldie « Fri May 27, 2022 10:12 am
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 137
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Stay in your lane, Bro. - AT&T First Tattoo. Punctuated by the expression on the tattooee's face at the end, slightly out of...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Fri May 27, 2022 10:12 am
Newsnet?

Last post by kager « Fri May 27, 2022 9:17 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 8
by km1125 » Fri May 20, 2022 4:48 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Stumbled across Newsnet a couple days ago (3.9 WHNE in Detroit market) and was surprised to see JILL WASHBURN at the desk doing the news!! Not sure...

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Last post by kager
Fri May 27, 2022 9:17 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Fri May 27, 2022 7:06 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 491
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
Fri May 27, 2022 7:06 am
Monica Conyers for Wayne County Exec

Last post by SteveS « Fri May 27, 2022 4:58 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 9
by In The Bleachers » Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:04 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Fox2 is saying she wants to run.
Is Evans thinking about not running again?
Seems to me it would be a futile effort for anyone to run against Evans...

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Last post by SteveS
Fri May 27, 2022 4:58 am
WFDF 910 Is 100 Years Old 5-25-22 As A Commercial Station

Last post by Steve B « Fri May 27, 2022 12:04 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by Ben Zonia » Wed May 25, 2022 12:18 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Like many other pioneer radio stations, WFDF was preceded not only by the original commercial call letters WEAA, but was previously an experimental...

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Last post by Steve B
Fri May 27, 2022 12:04 am
Brooke Fletcher (Tiger Broadcast)

Last post by Dcity « Thu May 26, 2022 11:12 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 20
by sfpcc » Sun Apr 07, 2019 2:31 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Does anyone out there know anything about Brooke Fletcher? I just saw her talking about the Miller Lite Lounge during the Tiger's Broadcast, (five...
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Last post by Dcity
Thu May 26, 2022 11:12 pm
Nielesn Audio Ratings for May

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu May 26, 2022 8:43 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 23
by Marcus » Wed May 18, 2022 12:55 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Detroit is market #13. Also check out some of the other markets. Older music is a winner everywhere I checked. Formats like Classic Rock, Classic...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu May 26, 2022 8:43 pm
Nick at Nite and TV Land these days SUCK

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu May 26, 2022 8:25 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 1
by bmw » Wed May 25, 2022 9:17 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

I haven't watched either in well over a decade. Out of curiosity, I checked out their schedules.

Nick-at-Nite air a whopping 4 different shows....

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu May 26, 2022 8:25 pm
Stock Market White Knuckle Ride

Last post by Honeyman « Thu May 26, 2022 7:19 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 48
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 Honeyman
Thu May 26, 2022 7:19 pm
Birach Arkansas property in FCC hot water

Last post by SolarMax « Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else

by SolarMax » Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm » in Everywhere Else

After Licensee Silence, FCC Confirms $17,500 Penalty. Violations include missing public inspection files and unauthorized silences.

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Last post by SolarMax
Thu May 26, 2022 6:05 pm
5/24 primary thread: Georgia governor faces first election denier today

Last post by bmw « Thu May 26, 2022 5:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 12
by Matt » Tue May 24, 2022 8:25 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

If Brian Kemp beats David Perdue as expected today, his reward is that he gets to face ANOTHER election denier in November.

Also, I'm hoping for a...

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Last post by bmw
Thu May 26, 2022 5:20 pm
WFAT-AM 930

Last post by originalzzmfmjock « Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by originalzzmfmjock » Wed May 25, 2022 12:46 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

I've noticed the past several days that AM 930 WFAT/Battle Creek has not been on the air. I listen to them occasionally when I am on the south side...

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Last post by originalzzmfmjock
Thu May 26, 2022 5:19 pm
Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) dies

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 4:41 pm » in Music Musings

Keyboardist Andy Fletcher (Depeche Mode) has died at 60 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 4:43 pm
Mi GOP Gubernatorial Candidates lack support

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu May 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 12
by TC Talks » Tue May 24, 2022 3:26 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

It's going to be fun watching these losers eat each other before the primaries even begin. What a sorry sack of candidates.

LANSING, Mich. (AP) —...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu May 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Alan White (Yes) dies

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 2:26 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu May 26, 2022 1:05 pm » in Music Musings

Drummer Alan White of Yes (1973 - 2021) has died at 72 years old.

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 2:26 pm
Ray Liotta Dies at 67

Last post by matt1 « Thu May 26, 2022 1:07 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by MichMash » Thu May 26, 2022 1:02 pm » in Chatterbox

Actor Ray Liotta, best known for his work in Goodfellas and his portrayal of Shoeless Joe Jackson in the Kevin Costner-starring Field of Dreams, has...

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Last post by matt1
Thu May 26, 2022 1:07 pm
Stop interviewing these people !!!!!!

Last post by BirdieKingBobo « Thu May 26, 2022 12:57 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by BirdieKingBobo » Thu May 19, 2022 5:12 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

Local News Stations and the Record-Eagle need to stop interviewing or asking TWO people in general for their opinion or stop following stories...

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Last post by BirdieKingBobo
Thu May 26, 2022 12:57 pm
Past OSU Quarterback Dwayne Haskins dead at 24

Last post by craig11152 « Thu May 26, 2022 6:20 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by bmw » Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:22 pm » in The Stadium

He was hit by a dumptruck while trying to cross interstate by foot.

RIP.

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Last post by craig11152
Thu May 26, 2022 6:20 am
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by kager « Wed May 25, 2022 9:44 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 80
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by kager
Wed May 25, 2022 9:44 pm
1480 & 850 Shutting Down

Last post by ftballfan « Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 51
by Qs23 » Wed Dec 29, 2021 9:02 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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I can honestly say that I only really listened to 850 when I was spending the day at the beach.
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Last post by ftballfan
Wed May 25, 2022 9:40 pm
Sinclair Profits

Last post by Matt « Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Under New Management » Sun May 22, 2022 1:17 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

The next time Neille, Becky or anyone at Sinclair tells you that they can’t give you a raise, remind them of this…

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Last post by Matt
Wed May 25, 2022 9:09 pm
Found-Original Transmitter Location of WNZK 690

Last post by k8jd « Wed May 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 3
by Ben Zonia » Mon May 23, 2022 1:52 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Original location was in Romulus. 500 watts. Application is from 1983.

CP FOR NEW AM ON: FREQUENCY: 690KHZ; PWR: 500W; HRS OF OPER:
DAY; TL: SW...

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Last post by k8jd
Wed May 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Brad Sugden out at 12 to be chief in Lansing

Last post by Willie108 « Wed May 25, 2022 5:05 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 12
by Jack5o2soco » Tue May 17, 2022 4:03 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Brad posted he's done at 12 and going to Lansing to be chief at Fox47. I guess they aren't replacing him? I see two weekend spots open on abc12...

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Last post by Willie108
Wed May 25, 2022 5:05 pm
Looks like James Craig's gubernatorial bid is dead

Last post by In The Bleachers « Wed May 25, 2022 10:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 7
by MWmetalhead » Tue May 24, 2022 7:47 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

No wonder he's been largely inactive on the campaign trail these past couple months; I think he knew he was in trouble:

How could one be SO...

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Last post by In The Bleachers
Wed May 25, 2022 10:08 am
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by Dick Pepperfield « Wed May 25, 2022 9:53 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 33
by unscopedaircheck » Tue Apr 19, 2022 5:16 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I wonder how they're doing in terms of downloads recently. I used to be a pretty loyal listener. But in the past 3 or 4 weeks I think I've listened...
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Last post by Dick Pepperfield
Wed May 25, 2022 9:53 am
When TV was Great

Last post by bmw « Wed May 25, 2022 8:51 am
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 8
by windsor » Thu Dec 27, 2018 11:44 am » in Remembering the Golden Years

I thought i would start a thread on some great classic tv shows from yesteryear.Please add a link if you come across something good.

They dont make...

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Last post by bmw
Wed May 25, 2022 8:51 am
Socialism fails in Ann Arbor

Last post by Ben Zonia « Wed May 25, 2022 4:14 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 15
by Matt » Wed Apr 17, 2019 6:12 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Alec Hershman, 33, has worked at the Main Street location for three years and said he was working to negotiate a new contract with the shop through...
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Last post by Ben Zonia
Wed May 25, 2022 4:14 am
What does it take to get banned from this board?

Last post by Honeyman « Tue May 24, 2022 11:16 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 86
by Honeyman » Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:56 am » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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Is this board completely censor-free and whatever anybody posts is allowed?

I'm asking and specifically referring to a person who continuously uses...
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Last post by Honeyman
Tue May 24, 2022 11:16 pm
Democrat wins deep red MI State House District #74

Last post by ftballfan « Tue May 24, 2022 10:52 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 3
by MWmetalhead » Wed May 04, 2022 6:57 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

The Republican candidate was such a piece of vile garbage, that a Democrat managed to win a special election in a deep red district that includes the...

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Last post by ftballfan
Tue May 24, 2022 10:52 pm
Monkeypox??

Last post by Bryce « Tue May 24, 2022 9:26 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 3
by matt1 » Fri May 20, 2022 4:53 am » in Chatterbox

Story:

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Last post by Bryce
Tue May 24, 2022 9:26 pm

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