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Who is Round Six "talking to" this weekend?

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:46 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Matt » Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:09 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I'm sitting in my front yard (rare weekend in AA in the summer) with friends and drinking beer - do we think R6 is talking to fellow WT in Taylor?

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:46 pm
Maple Leafs fire coach Mike Babcock

Last post by SD45 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:34 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 10
by tigerwings » Wed Nov 20, 2019 5:54 pm » in The Stadium

The struggling Toronto Maple Leafs have fired head coach Mike Babcock.

Leafs president Brendan Shanahan announced Wednesday that Babcock had been...

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Last post by SD45
Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:34 pm
Dwane Casey replacements

Last post by SD45 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:28 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by Matt » Thu Apr 06, 2023 7:55 pm » in The Stadium
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The Pistons will soon have a coaching vacancy, as you can't extend Casey after this season and there is only 1 year left on his deal. I'd kick the...
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Last post by SD45
Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:28 pm
Jeopardy Masters

Last post by km1125 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:23 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 9
by thekman » Sat Jan 14, 2023 11:12 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

I’m sure most people will be excited for James to be competing once again, but I’m most excited to see Steve Martin doppelgänger, Sam Buttrey, again....

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Last post by km1125
Sat Jun 03, 2023 4:23 pm
Surprise! Lincoln SUVs remain rolling shit boxes due to poor electrical engineering

Last post by audiophile « Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:45 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 16
by MWmetalhead » Fri Jun 02, 2023 3:51 pm » in Chatterbox
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To quote old-school Beavis:
Heh-heh. Heh-heh. Fire! Fire!
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Last post by audiophile
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:45 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by Momo « Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:44 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 Momo
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:44 pm
Toledo Ratings

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:38 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by MicProcessor_22 » Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:08 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Looks like the numbers came out yesterday for the 419.

The usual winners by default are in the top 3. K100, KISS, and The River once again proving...

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Last post by CurlyHoward
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:38 pm
Z93

Last post by bmw « Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:34 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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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 bmw
Sat Jun 03, 2023 3:34 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by CurlyHoward « Sat Jun 03, 2023 2:37 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 Jun 03, 2023 2:37 pm
WCRZ-HD2

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:48 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

by ChrisWL1980 » Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:48 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

For anyone who cares, Cars 108 now has an HD2 which is a simulcast of 103.1 WQUS. I noticed this about a week ago.

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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Sat Jun 03, 2023 1:48 pm
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by Soundchaser « Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:54 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 35
by Martin Stett » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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With financial troubles mounting, the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.-owned firm will likely skip $140 million in interest payments due mid-February,...
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Last post by Soundchaser
Sat Jun 03, 2023 11:54 am
FM DX e-skip 5/31/23

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:52 am
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 14
by ZenithCKLW » Wed May 31, 2023 11:00 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

Anyone getting any new catches today? I was tipped off on an e-skip event today, when placed over a map, is shaped like a donut over the eastern...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Sat Jun 03, 2023 10:52 am
Today's Finds at the Surplus Store

Last post by moldyoldie « Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:31 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by Turkeytop » Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:29 pm » in Chatterbox

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Last post by moldyoldie
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:31 am
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by audiophile « Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:29 am
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 audiophile
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:29 am
Hampton Inn

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:26 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:09 pm » in Chatterbox
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For the past several years our preferred hotel chain, whenever we’re on the road has been Hampton Inn. Clean, up to date rooms and a good breakfast....
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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Sat Jun 03, 2023 9:26 am
Scot Johnson Out

Last post by Willie108 « Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:34 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 5
by smallwonder » Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:37 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

His last appearance is 11:00 tonight on 5.

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Last post by Willie108
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:34 am
Hmmm,is the news drought at CBS62 about to come to an end?

Last post by Rate This « Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:06 am
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 Rate This
Sat Jun 03, 2023 8:06 am
Mackinaw City FM has just been sold

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:13 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 3
by MWmetalhead » Fri Jun 02, 2023 9:39 am » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.

94.5 WYPV reportedly has been sold to Billy Sours (who just sold WBZV in the Hillsdale - Adrian area) for $140,000.

He has applied to change calls...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:13 am
Auto Insurance

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:28 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 18
by Taco » Fri Jun 02, 2023 6:19 am » in Chatterbox
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Who do you have and do you pay your premium monthly or every 6 months?

I have Progressive and I've been paying every 6 months. There is a $5 fee...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:28 pm
Last Electronics Store

Last post by Round Six « Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:07 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 23
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 Round Six
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:07 pm
WWJ overnight anchor Jim Matthews killed

Last post by km1125 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:15 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 63
by KeenerGold » Fri Sep 23, 2022 6:18 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Matthews had worked for WWJ for nearly seven years. He previously worked for the Liggett group of stations in Port Huron.
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Last post by km1125
Fri Jun 02, 2023 7:15 pm
So Mic_Processor

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 8
by FakeAndyStuart » Thu May 25, 2023 4:23 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

How many times have you applied for a job in Toledo radio and been turned down. Not sure this is the way to demonstrate your cred and get the gig.

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:50 pm
Governor Whitmer signs gun violence bills

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:49 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 18
by Taco » Mon May 22, 2023 2:38 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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I'm glad we have a governor who actually cares about such things as gun violence. It's definitely a step in the right direction and she has shown...
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Jun 02, 2023 5:49 pm
Michigan man shoots 84-year-old pro-life volunteer collecting signatures against Prop 3

Last post by Matt « Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:17 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 80
by bmw » Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:24 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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So here's the story as I understand it: an 84-year-old woman was out collecting signatures for some kind of anti-Prop 3 petition, and she shows up...
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Last post by Matt
Fri Jun 02, 2023 2:17 pm
Cynthia Weil dies

Last post by matt1 « Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:22 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:14 am » in Music Musings

Songwriter Cynthia Weil has died at 82 years old. She & her husband Barry Mann wrote songs for artists including the song by The Animals We Gotta Get...

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Last post by matt1
Fri Jun 02, 2023 11:22 am
If it looks like a duck.......

Last post by toad « Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:46 am
Posted in Chatterbox

by toad » Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:46 am » in Chatterbox

Killing of Manlius swan Faye is 'disgusting' says Onondaga County DA
by Mary KielarThu, June 1st 2023, 6:17 PM EDT
UserWay icon for accessibility...

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Last post by toad
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:46 am
This might be McCosky's most nausea inducing article ever

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:33 am
Posted in The Stadium

by MWmetalhead » Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:33 am » in The Stadium

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Gee, no mention of the extra-marital affairs, refusal to pay child support, remaining great friends with a guy who had an affair with...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Jun 02, 2023 10:33 am
The Debt Limit..

Last post by zzand « Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:28 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 92
by FakeAndyStuart » Tue May 09, 2023 8:19 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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May not be supported by the Constitution. A renowned legal professor, when asked if the executive branch could just invoke some form of the 14th...
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Last post by zzand
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:28 am
Trump kept documents to discredit an apointee

Last post by audiophile « Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:19 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 2
by TC Talks » Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Settling a score with the head of the joint chiefs of staff? Justice has a recording of Trump admitting he took classified documents that had not...

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Last post by audiophile
Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:19 am
Clio NOT Cleo

Last post by organman95 « Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:32 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 23
by matt1 » Tue May 30, 2023 1:06 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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ABC 12 News made a mistake. The reporter said Cleo NOT Clio, MI in the Rest Area on I-75.
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Last post by organman95
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:32 pm
You Just Might Be A Lefty...

Last post by Round Six « Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:28 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 20
by Bryce » Sun May 28, 2023 8:36 am » in Chatterbox
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(Said with my best Jeff Foxworthy impression)

If you drive your Volvo C30 to Target to buy your Bud Light, YOU just might be a lefty.
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Last post by Round Six
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:28 pm
a lot of companies appear to be changing their profile photos today.........

Last post by Round Six « Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:24 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by billmich88888 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:35 pm » in Chatterbox

pure virtue signaling

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Last post by Round Six
Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:24 pm
Who would sign on for a second Trump term VP, cabinet secretaries, and advisors?

Last post by Matt « Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:55 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 16
by Matt » Wed May 31, 2023 7:05 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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I'm objectively curious about the question above. Trump said he only hires the best people, but apparently that opinion is subject to change,...
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Last post by Matt
Thu Jun 01, 2023 9:55 pm
Michigan leadership continues to embarrass itself after Shemy Schembechler mess

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:10 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 17
by Honeyman » Mon May 22, 2023 12:14 pm » in The Stadium
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Reset the “Days without embarrassment for Michigan athletics” counter back to zero.

Saturday night, Michigan confirmed the...
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:10 pm
Does Ron Burgundy know who he is talking to?

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:58 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

by MicProcessor_22 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:58 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Sometimes you have to wonder if Ron Burgundy and the afternoon news on Q105 actually knows who he is talking to. The Old West End Fest is kinda cool,...

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Last post by MicProcessor_22
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:58 pm
SXM freebie May 25-June 6

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:57 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 3
by SolarMax » Fri May 26, 2023 10:23 am » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

FREE starting May 25th through June 6th.
Includes SiriusXM app and 100+ channels in your car (if you have a not-activated SXM-enabled radio). No...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:57 pm
April Nielsen #s - The Q reaches new record high; WLHT's struggles continue

Last post by 48125er « Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:50 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Mon May 29, 2023 8:23 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Channel 95.7 just turned in a real shit box of a book. To be losing to 105.3 Hot FM, a station with significant signal issues in the heart of the...

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Last post by 48125er
Thu Jun 01, 2023 5:50 pm
Artificial Intelligence is the biggest thing since the internet

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:50 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 11
by bmw » Thu Jun 01, 2023 8:07 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

What David Bowie predicted about the future of the internet in 1999, I feel like is the future of AI.

I believe that AI is going to transform...

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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Jun 01, 2023 4:50 pm
April 2023 Ratings

Last post by MWmetalhead « Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:24 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 17
by stopnswop2 » Tue May 16, 2023 5:39 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Per usual, CSX comes in first place and DRQ has a 2.1 share.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Thu Jun 01, 2023 3:24 pm
Deer at Flint Walmart

Last post by Willie108 « Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:16 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 3
by matt1 » Thu Jun 01, 2023 10:42 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

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Last post by Willie108
Thu Jun 01, 2023 2:16 pm
Kevin Warren really fucked up as BT commissioner

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:27 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 11
by Honeyman » Sun May 21, 2023 7:25 pm » in The Stadium

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:27 pm
Yet again, MW

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:09 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 92
by Honeyman » Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:57 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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LL is 8ball now
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Thu Jun 01, 2023 1:09 pm
Trying to lose all credibility

Last post by Matt « Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:25 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 6
by sinklair » Tue May 30, 2023 4:55 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

We were told there is nothing more important than weather in our newscasts, that it affects all viewers.

So it should come as no surprise that the...

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Last post by Matt
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:25 am
Why?

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:21 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by MicProcessor_22 » Wed May 24, 2023 4:15 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Why isn't Johnny D on in the Afternoon on K100. He's a stronger air talent than Mookie. John interacts with the listeners, you hear phones on the...

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Last post by MicProcessor_22
Thu Jun 01, 2023 7:21 am
NAACP warns African Americans, minority groups to avoid Florida

Last post by zzand « Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:08 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 93
by Taco » Mon May 22, 2023 7:08 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This is absolutely disgusting! He's doing whatever he can to get media attention. Scum!
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Last post by zzand
Thu Jun 01, 2023 6:08 am
Radio Stations And Personality References In The Movies

Last post by WOHO « Wed May 31, 2023 11:36 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 19
by CK-722 » Sat Jul 18, 2020 9:15 am » in Remembering the Golden Years
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Here are the ones I can think of, from mainly in the Great Lakes Region.

Larry Lujack WLS Ferris Bueller's Day Off
J P McCarthy WJR The Rosary...
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Last post by WOHO
Wed May 31, 2023 11:36 pm
Best Movie Quotes Off The Top Of Your Head

Last post by WOHO « Wed May 31, 2023 11:31 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 32
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 WOHO
Wed May 31, 2023 11:31 pm
WJR TOH boing!

Last post by WOHO « Wed May 31, 2023 11:27 pm
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 7
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 WOHO
Wed May 31, 2023 11:27 pm
105.5 WQQO Toledo

Last post by WOHO « Wed May 31, 2023 10:59 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 73
by Deleted User 15835 » Tue Aug 09, 2022 1:13 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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 WOHO
Wed May 31, 2023 10:59 pm
Holy Family Radio spins off Findlay Translator

Last post by WOHO « Wed May 31, 2023 10:37 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 1
by Deleted User 15835 » Sat Mar 25, 2023 12:23 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

88.7fm is going to be spun off to Soaring Eagle Promotions, which will simulcast Rise FM from Canton. 94.9fm can be heard mostly ok in Findlay, when...

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Last post by WOHO
Wed May 31, 2023 10:37 pm

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