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How do They do it?

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:53 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:15 am » in Chatterbox

Whenever I come to Florida, they somehow know I've arrived. I start getting emails and pop up ads for local businesses here.

Even more strange,...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:53 am
Ron Cameron

Last post by Bobbert « Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:48 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 Bobbert
Sun Feb 05, 2023 9:48 am
Whitmer announces Tax Cut

Last post by A1B1C1D1 « Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:12 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 34
by TC Talks » Thu Jan 26, 2023 6:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Adding pre-school is the biggest move, given the state of day care in the state. Pre-school will dramatically improve cognitive development and...
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Last post by A1B1C1D1
Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:12 am
Doug Reardon Says Goodbye To WXMI

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:10 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 4
by OldHippie » Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:00 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Caught the end of the on air goodbye festivities. All I know is he's leaving WXMI.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:10 am
Super Bowl LVII

Last post by format this « Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:13 am
Posted in The Stadium

by format this » Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:13 am » in The Stadium

I don’t gamble, but I would lean toward Philly right now. Mahomes’ ankle could come into play, plus the Eagles’ D is brutal. I’m happy the Lions hung...

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Last post by format this
Sun Feb 05, 2023 1:13 am
DNC changes primary schedule

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:02 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The timing is very odd - we're told Biden is fit to serve and intends to run for reelection. Why are they pushing this realignment when they're...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:02 pm
Chinese spy balloon

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:00 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:15 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm not buying the explanation as to why this alleged spy balloon was not shot down; the risk of injury to those on the ground would've been...
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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:00 pm
Flint Nielsen numbers for radio

Last post by mr v « Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:11 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by MWmetalhead » Wed Jan 25, 2023 7:13 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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WIOG outperformed CK 105 in Genesee County! Everyone hates the Bert Show, evidently.

B95 is a ten alarm dumpster fire; holy shit.

103.9 The Fox is...
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Last post by mr v
Sat Feb 04, 2023 8:11 pm
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:23 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by SBaxley » Tue Sep 21, 2021 11:23 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Hmm..interesting find on Vimeo, seems the local news drought COULD be at an end at CBS O&O WWJ TV
don't know how to do the URL of the site the video...
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:23 pm
Bally Sports Regional Sports Networks preparing for bankruptcy

Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:52 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 14
by Taco » Wed Jan 25, 2023 11:13 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

I didn't realize Sinclair own Bally.

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Last post by 80sTalkRadioFan
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:52 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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 Mega Hertz
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:47 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:12 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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
Sat Feb 04, 2023 3:12 pm
Warren Zevon **finally** makes the list...

Last post by TC Talks « Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:22 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by kager » Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:02 pm » in Music Musings

While he's at the bottom of the list (only alphabetically, of course), the quite late Warren Zevon finally made the nominees list for the Rock & Roll...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sat Feb 04, 2023 1:22 pm
3 element FM antenna

Last post by k8jd « Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:42 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 10
by Marcus » Wed Jan 25, 2023 2:55 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

I am using the little ClearConX CCFM3 antenna. Although it is small, it works quite well. I'm on an apartment balcony so installing the larger CCFM8...

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Last post by k8jd
Sat Feb 04, 2023 12:42 pm
Tom Brady to retire

Last post by Realist « Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:52 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 12
by bmw » Sat Jan 29, 2022 6:24 pm » in The Stadium

This sucks. I was hoping he'd play one more year.

In my opinion, he is the best player to ever play the game at any position.

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Last post by Realist
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:52 am
Ozzy retires from touring

Last post by Realist « Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:46 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:55 am » in Music Musings

Back in 1992, Ozzy sang No More Tears during his No More Tours BUT nearly 31 years later, he is going to quit touring BUT NOT singing & releasing new...

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Last post by Realist
Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:46 am
All Female M&M's

Last post by Matt « Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:03 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Bryce » Wed Jan 11, 2023 3:29 pm » in Chatterbox

I bought a package of the new all female M&M's. I tried to eat them, but they just wanted to be held.

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Last post by Matt
Sat Feb 04, 2023 7:03 am
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by SD45 « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:08 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by thekman » Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:26 am » in The Stadium
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Teal is still ugly.
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Last post by SD45
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:08 am
Kevin Essebaggers leaving for CMU

Last post by Taco « Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:19 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 20
by T’Variuness King » Tue Jan 31, 2023 8:54 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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Sources inside 9&10 News are saying Kevin Essebaggers is leaving the anchor desk for CMU. The bleeding of talent has become a big issue for...
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Last post by Taco
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:19 pm
News From Niceville

Last post by Turkeytop « Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:29 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 1
by Turkeytop » Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:44 pm » in Chatterbox

Okaloosa Co. school health tech charged with stealing medication from students

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - A health technician at Destin...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:29 pm
CPS Fails Yet Again

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:45 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 18
by Graham Wellington » Mon Jan 30, 2023 6:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Absolutely horrible story, and another sickening failure by Child Protective Services. But because it's government, their incompetence and outright...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:45 pm
Z93

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:07 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 35
by hunterw » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:35 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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No not z93. In Manistee we don’t have much to listen to And Ludington radio station signal reception suck here. Hopefully not a format flip coming.
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:07 pm
Some People Did Something

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 27
by Bryce » Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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The House voted Thursday to kick Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The resolution was approved in a...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:04 pm
Dr. Phil ending his talk show after 21 seasons

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

by radioandtventhusiast » Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

It was announced that Dr. Phil will be ending his syndicated show in May after 21 seasons. Can't believe how much Daytime TV has changed over the...

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:05 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:04 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 130
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 unscopedaircheck
Fri Feb 03, 2023 2:04 pm
Biden Has Not Learned History?

Last post by Rate This « Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:20 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 3
by audiophile » Fri Feb 03, 2023 6:30 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Sounds like Chamberlin never keeping anything in Czech.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peace_for_our_time

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Last post by Rate This
Fri Feb 03, 2023 7:20 am
Looks like the Orbit Room is finally toast; share your memories here!

Last post by RockerTim « Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:19 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 43
by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 01, 2019 4:13 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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I recall posting a thread here a couple years ago inquiring as to the status of the Orbit Room. I did so because I never heard any promos on local...
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Last post by RockerTim
Thu Feb 02, 2023 8:19 pm
Small Structures All Over CKLW AM Site On Satellite Image

Last post by Round Six « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Sat Jan 07, 2023 2:07 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

Someone asked what some towers directly West of Harrow were. Some said they were antennas for some type of international financial trading. They...

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:05 pm
Kari Lake’s Take

Last post by teetoppz28 « Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 45
by screen glare » Sun Dec 25, 2022 3:31 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Kari Lake’s a snake.
And she refuses to slither back to her hole.
Due to lack of evidence a judge reviewing her election “printer shenanigans” suit...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Thu Feb 02, 2023 4:04 pm
Dave LewAllen retiring in April

Last post by jsf « Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 2
by KeenerGold » Wed Jan 25, 2023 6:33 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Davey Lew retiring from WXYZ in April

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Last post by jsf
Thu Feb 02, 2023 1:57 pm
WAQP 49-10 now True Crime network

Last post by Matt « Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 4
by Martin Stett » Fri Jan 27, 2023 12:05 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

TRUE CRIME NETWORK IS A 24/7 BROADCAST TELEVISION NETWORK THAT ENTERTAINS & INFORMS ITS VIEWERS WITH GRIPPING CRIME AND INVESTIGATION PROGRAMMING...

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Last post by Matt
Thu Feb 02, 2023 12:24 pm
Danny Stewart "Retires"

Last post by Frosty « Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 11
by Graham Wellington » Fri Jan 27, 2023 7:21 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

After 47 years on the air, Danny Stewart is retiring from WFMK and Townsquare Media.

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Last post by Frosty
Thu Feb 02, 2023 11:26 am
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by Taco « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:25 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 43
by Bull Shannon » Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:30 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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I did not expect to see this on my Facebook feed tonight:

I don't know how I feel about it. It's an improvement, but, I don't like that it still...
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Last post by Taco
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:25 am
Covid national emergency to end on May 11, two years late

Last post by Honeyman « Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:07 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 25
by Matt » Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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38 months, nearly to the day, was waaaaaay too long.
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Last post by Honeyman
Wed Feb 01, 2023 8:07 pm
Congrats to Stacks 92.1

Last post by Greg Buben « Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:56 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Sat Jan 28, 2023 5:59 am » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

They scored an impressive 3.8 share in the just released fall book.

That is easily the highest AQH share for 92.1 FM in twenty years.

My 92.1 (an...

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Last post by Greg Buben
Wed Feb 01, 2023 7:56 pm
Sandra Ali

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:19 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 38
by tivoking » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:10 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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According to a certain podcast, she has supposedly left WDIV. Can anyone confirm?
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Wed Feb 01, 2023 5:19 pm
Who is EDJ....Love to find out

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 63
by DiamondJim1960 » Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:13 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Again I only start this thread in response to EDJ and his rants of talent in the market. Tell us where you find your expertise in constant critiques...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:02 pm
ADL: Right Wing Terrorists Responsible for at least 75% of Terror in US

Last post by km1125 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by MotorCityRadioFreak » Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:40 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

The Anti Defamation League has chronicled that 75% of all terroristic attacks in the U.S. in recent years. If you inspect the remaining 25% of...

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Last post by km1125
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:31 pm
"Narrower" Band FM

Last post by k8jd « Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:07 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by Ben Zonia » Wed Dec 14, 2022 12:27 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

What if you were on a first adjacent channel and you used 50-60 kHz deviation instead of 75 kHz deviation, and processing that would compensate...

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Last post by k8jd
Wed Feb 01, 2023 2:07 pm
Detroit’s Broadcasting Hotties 2019

Last post by CircleWXYZ « Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:32 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Deleted User 14888 » Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:04 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I’ll start out by saying in my opinion the Hottest in Detroit is Glenda Lewis from Channel 7, the next would be Erika Ericsson from Fox 2, who do you...
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Last post by CircleWXYZ
Wed Feb 01, 2023 12:32 pm
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Round Six « Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:39 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 77
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 Round Six
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:39 am
Jimmy Harbaugh fails in quest to get NFL head coaching job

Last post by craig11152 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:31 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Fri Jan 07, 2022 1:58 pm » in The Stadium
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Lotta internet buzz saying it's a done deal. Any of you Wolvies got any info?
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Last post by craig11152
Wed Feb 01, 2023 11:31 am
City of Grand Haven evicts WGHN-FM from tower due to lease violations

Last post by jaywmi « Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:48 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Mon Nov 21, 2022 11:00 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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This is some brouhaha...

Long story short, the city manager refused to renew WGHN's tower lease because of a perceived breach of lease...
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Last post by jaywmi
Wed Feb 01, 2023 10:48 am
Bobby Hull Dies at 84

Last post by matt1 « Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:29 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by MichMash » Mon Jan 30, 2023 12:09 pm » in The Stadium

Bobby Hull, NHL Hall-of-Famer, one of the greatest scorers in hockey history and father of another all-time great in former Red Wing Brett Hull, has...

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Last post by matt1
Wed Feb 01, 2023 1:29 am
Star Country is making an impact; WTCM-FM and Big Country both take a hit

Last post by Taco « Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:34 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 5
by MWmetalhead » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:38 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

New numbers:

KLT is kicking ass and taking names.

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Last post by Taco
Tue Jan 31, 2023 10:34 pm
Paul Gross Retiring from WDIV

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:02 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MichMash » Fri Jan 13, 2023 10:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Another Loco 4 weather caster leaving. Paul Gross to retire after being on-air for 40 years.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Jan 31, 2023 6:02 pm
Tom Verlaine (Television) dies

Last post by Bobbert « Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:22 pm
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:46 pm » in Music Musings

Former lead singer of punk rock group Television, Tom Verlaine has died at 73 years old.

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Last post by Bobbert
Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:22 pm
WJR TOH boing!

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 6
by WOHO » Sun Dec 11, 2022 7:31 pm » in Broadcasting - General

Does anybody have a clean good copy of the old WJR top if the hour chime / ding that they could share. (PM) Thanks!

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Last post by billmich88888
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:58 am
Another victim of Clownsquare budget cuts...

Last post by Greg Buben « Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:46 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 17
by MWmetalhead » Mon Jan 23, 2023 11:09 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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Ken Evans is out after a short run at the Grand Rapids cluster:
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Last post by Greg Buben
Tue Jan 31, 2023 11:46 am
Another Drunken Woman

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:29 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by Turkeytop » Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:43 pm » in Chatterbox

Lillooet RCMP arrest drunk woman trying to steal car

JANUARY 23, 2023 10:32AM

Police in Lillooet has arrested a drunk woman who was trying to...

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Last post by Turkeytop
Mon Jan 30, 2023 10:29 pm

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