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Could 98.7 flip to classic country as a flanker for WYCD?

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:32 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 15
by Foamy » Sun Sep 17, 2023 11:33 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I might get tossed through a window here but.... I'll pose the question anyway.

Obviously, there has been talk of how much longer Alt is going to...
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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Thu Sep 21, 2023 1:32 am
Nielsen #s for GR radio - some significant movements!

Last post by cckadlec « Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:08 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 13
by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:29 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Gainers:
Magic 104.9 (best showing in a long time)
B93
WOOD
WTNR
WBFX

Losers:
WLHT. Holy shit. I've never seen them this low. Might be time to find...

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Last post by cckadlec
Thu Sep 21, 2023 12:08 am
Oy Vey Joe

Last post by Rate This « Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:35 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 32
by Bryce » Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:14 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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On a call with a group of Rabbis during the High Holy Days, your president claimed:

“I, uh, uh, you might say, raised in, uh, the, uh, synagogues...
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Last post by Rate This
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:35 pm
Classic Hits 96.7 WBVI

Last post by Foamy « Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:06 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario

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. Love the variety. :D

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Last post by Foamy
Wed Sep 20, 2023 11:06 pm
What a shitty situation

Last post by Round Six « Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:51 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 6
by Graham Wellington » Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:29 pm » in Chatterbox

I'm trying to create a profile of the type of person that would willingly enter an outhouse toilet to retrieve anything other than maybe a child. I'd...

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Last post by Round Six
Wed Sep 20, 2023 8:51 pm
Food at get togethers

Last post by Mega Hertz « Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:26 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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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 Mega Hertz
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:26 pm
AG: Whitmer kidnap trial was in ‘right-leaning county’

Last post by Mega Hertz « Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:25 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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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 Mega Hertz
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:25 pm
Relevant Radio expanding into Dayton-Cincinnati

Last post by ChrisWL1980 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:22 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by Foamy » Sat Sep 09, 2023 10:17 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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I'm kinda late here but ... Just what they need! :x

This station has an odd history. They were Country as The Rebel for a long time, then was...
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Last post by ChrisWL1980
Wed Sep 20, 2023 7:22 pm
McCarthy Lays Groundwork for Biden Impeachment Hearings.....

Last post by teetoppz28 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:43 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 46
by MotorCityRadioFreak » Tue Sep 12, 2023 3:26 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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The Republicans are about to become even more irrelevant.
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Last post by teetoppz28
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:43 pm
Jann Wenner joins the cancel culture

Last post by TC Talks « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:31 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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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
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:31 pm
Drew Lane interview

Last post by Mega Hertz « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:20 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

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
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:20 pm
Drive thru drive off

Last post by Bobbert « Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:15 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Round Six » Wed Sep 20, 2023 5:47 pm » in Chatterbox

I did something today and wondered if it was illegal. Ordered food at Burger King. The line was just flat out not moving. Literally 3 or 4 minute...

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Last post by Bobbert
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:15 pm
950 WWJ lies to its listeners

Last post by edj « Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:31 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 26
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 edj
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:31 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by edj « Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:24 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
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:24 pm
The new 910AM News Talk Superstation

Last post by Steve79 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Tvguy » Fri Sep 01, 2023 8:35 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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For the first time in years, Metro Detroit has an alternative to WJR, with a genuinely conservative point of view, said Kevin Adell, Chief Executive...
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Last post by Steve79
Wed Sep 20, 2023 3:03 pm
Most Annoying Commercials

Last post by kager « Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:36 pm
Posted in Let's Break for Commercials
Replies: 114
by Ben Zonia » Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:19 pm » in Let's Break for Commercials
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1. Progressive Insurance.
2. Haribo.

These ads cause tune outs.
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Last post by kager
Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:36 pm
Roger Whittaker dies

Last post by bugzapper « Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:24 am
Posted in Music Musings
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by matt1 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 11:29 pm » in Music Musings

Singer songwriter Roger Whittaker (of 1970 New World In The Morning & 1975 The Last Farewell ) has died at 87 years old. My late parents liked his...

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Last post by bugzapper
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:24 am
Football on Q105?

Last post by Optimod6000 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:20 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 10
by Optimod6000 » Sat Sep 09, 2023 12:41 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Why are they broadcasting High School Football games on WQQO? They just pivoted the station. Now this? It makes no sense. Let's take what is supposed...

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Last post by Optimod6000
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:20 am
#TuckLeavin

Last post by km1125 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:00 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 21
by teetoppz28 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:27 pm » in The Stadium
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Bye.
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Last post by km1125
Wed Sep 20, 2023 10:00 am
UAW Strike

Last post by km1125 « Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:58 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 129
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
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:58 am
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by moldyoldie « Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:46 am
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 222
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
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:46 am
WEPN 98.7 FM in NYC to be sold

Last post by Foamy « Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:19 am
Posted in Everywhere Else
Replies: 1
by Marcus » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:07 pm » in Everywhere Else

Next August will be the sign off date for ESPN on 98.7. The AM 1050 broadcast will remain ESPN.

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Last post by Foamy
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:19 am
Q105 rebrands to a 90's and 2000's format

Last post by Foamy « Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:09 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 15
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 Foamy
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:09 am
20 element fm antenna

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:04 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 5
by hunterw » Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:28 am » in Engineering & DX'ing

Been searching the web for a yagi fm antenna, not many out there these days but i did stumble upon this one.

Any thoughts? Looks a little...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:04 pm
Romney was right, Obama was a Big Dummy.

Last post by HD74 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 16
by audiophile » Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:36 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Obama's quip Hey the '80's called sure looks idiotic today.
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Last post by HD74
Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Ch 8/Nexstar About to Get Bombarded with Callers

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:51 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 11
by inmyopinion » Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:24 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

We are 3 days away from the Lions kickoff on NBC and all DirecTV customers are still without Nexstar owned WOOD TV. Their game of chicken they're...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 19, 2023 8:51 pm
Byron Allen wants to buy ABC O&Os

Last post by MasterB « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 8
by sinklair » Sat Sep 16, 2023 11:40 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Byron Allen was to spend $10-billion (with a b) to buy ABC’s owned and operated stations.

If he has that kind of money, why doesn’t Byron spend a...

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Last post by MasterB
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:57 pm
Bob & Tom Show returning to NW Michigan

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:42 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 19
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 MWmetalhead
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:42 pm
WOMC's Jim "JJ" Johnson Announces Retirement

Last post by non-anon bob « Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:06 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 49
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 non-anon bob
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:06 pm
ABC News staffers ‘freaking’ out over reports Disney is in talks to sell the outlet

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:19 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
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by Graham Wellington » Tue Sep 19, 2023 3:47 pm » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

An excerpt from the article:

With Nexstar already owning NewsNation, the little-watched cable news channel that embraces bothsidesism and was happy...

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:19 pm
The tiny one's name no longer censored?

Last post by teetoppz28 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:16 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

by teetoppz28 » Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:16 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

H*** is good to go now?
Same with H***, H***, and H***??

:hat

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Last post by teetoppz28
Tue Sep 19, 2023 4:16 pm
What a fucking disaster...

Last post by billmich88888 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:19 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Sat Sep 16, 2023 8:46 pm » in The Stadium

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 billmich88888
Tue Sep 19, 2023 2:19 pm
Auto Show Charity Preview on WDIV

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:43 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 21
by SolarMax » Fri Sep 15, 2023 7:11 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Loco4 announced on-air and in the xfinity guide that Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy would be seen on 4.3 MeTV, while 4.1 carries the Auto Show Charity...
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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:43 pm
Alex Trebek house demolished

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:52 pm
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 3
by matt1 » Fri Sep 15, 2023 6:26 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

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

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:52 pm
Al Michaels is going thru the motions

Last post by radioandtventhusiast « Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:38 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 3
by Honeyman » Thu Sep 14, 2023 9:48 pm » in The Stadium

He doesn't know the players, sounds indifferent as hell, and just seemed shocked Philly was working for a field goal.

But a million a broadcast....

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Last post by radioandtventhusiast
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:38 pm
Drew & Mike Podcast Complaint Thread

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:03 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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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
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:03 pm
Constant negativity

Last post by Round Six « Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:57 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 44
by Newsman123 » Sun Sep 10, 2023 11:06 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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This board is certainly a place to gripe and share opinions. But all I see is constant posts being critical of on-air talent in the market. Calling...
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Last post by Round Six
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:57 am
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by Honeyman « Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:53 am
Posted in The Stadium
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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 Honeyman
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:53 am
CBS News Detroit

Last post by FredLeonard « Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:51 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 14
by MWmetalhead » Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

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 FredLeonard
Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:51 am
Whitmer the Queen

Last post by craig11152 « Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:21 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 51
by MWmetalhead » Sat Jul 29, 2023 9:23 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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What is the female equivalent term for hizzoner ?

$1 million for a fucking driveway is absurd. I guess she doesn't want to charge her EV in the same...
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Last post by craig11152
Tue Sep 19, 2023 10:21 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by FakeAndyStuart « Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:43 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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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 FakeAndyStuart
Tue Sep 19, 2023 6:43 am
The Marching Band Refused To Yield. And The Band Played On.

Last post by Ben Zonia « Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:05 am
Posted in Chatterbox

by Ben Zonia » Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:05 am » in Chatterbox

To all appearances, this sounds like something Bull Connor would have done.

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Tue Sep 19, 2023 12:05 am
Why It Was WMSB On Channel 10

Last post by rugratsonline « Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:45 pm
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by Ben Zonia » Wed Jul 05, 2023 10:01 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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From 1959 to 1972, what was previously and after WKAR-TV, was WMSB, and shared time with Channel 10 with WILX, which was and is licensed to Onandaga....
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Last post by rugratsonline
Mon Sep 18, 2023 9:45 pm
Car hits male bicylist

Last post by Matt « Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:40 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by matt1 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:25 am » in Chatterbox

TMZ ALERT!!!! >:

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Last post by Matt
Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:40 pm
CKLW Big 8 Radio Reunion and Fan Fest

Last post by dennis10 « Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:50 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 7
by blizzard » Thu Nov 03, 2022 7:07 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

CKLW Big 8 Radio Reunion and Fan Fest

The official unveiling of the Rosalie Trombley statue in Windsor is on Monday Sept. 18, 2023 .
I am happy to...

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Last post by dennis10
Mon Sep 18, 2023 2:50 pm
Stripper caught by policeman

Last post by Turkeytop « Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:19 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 7
by matt1 » Sun Sep 17, 2023 6:31 am » in Chatterbox

TMZ ALERT!! Somewhere in Ohio!!! :lol

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Last post by Turkeytop
Sun Sep 17, 2023 10:19 pm
275 song playlist

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:47 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 1
by Round Six » Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:17 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I decided to start a new thread with this topic, rather than continue in the thread I have copy-n-pasted from below:

Maybe Chris Edmonds?

I...

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sun Sep 17, 2023 8:47 pm
Arthur Duncan

Last post by FredLeonard « Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:14 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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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 FredLeonard
Sun Sep 17, 2023 3:14 pm
the old WJPW-AM 810

Last post by Colonel Flagg « Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:17 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 29
by Feature/writer » Wed Sep 07, 2022 7:33 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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There's still a stick up there on 810-AM's old 10 Mile Rd. NE site, (west of Rockford) as well as the cinder block building built into the hillside....
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Last post by Colonel Flagg
Sun Sep 17, 2023 2:17 pm
WKQI Q95.5, December 1997 with Danny Bonaduce

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:15 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 9
by Mega Hertz » Sat Sep 16, 2023 10:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Enjoy! Roy Stephens is the jock.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Sep 17, 2023 1:15 pm

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