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Media at Art Prize and other events

Last post by zzand « Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:08 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by Radio1 » Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:16 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Why wasn't WOOD TV broadcasting from the GRAM as they have been in previous years?

What happened to WGRD's Wingfest concert?

Why is there no longer...

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Last post by zzand
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:08 am
Toledo Radio Ratings August 2023

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:08 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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by alangoldsmith » Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:38 am » in Neighboring States/Ontario

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Oct 03, 2023 7:08 am
10-day heatwave on the way

Last post by Rate This « Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:37 am
Posted in Chatterbox
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by bmw » Tue Sep 26, 2023 1:04 pm » in Chatterbox
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This looks fantastic to me. :8) Virtually no rain in there either.
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Last post by Rate This
Tue Oct 03, 2023 6:37 am
Donovan Edwards retweets anti-semetic garbage

Last post by MWmetalhead « Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:08 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by Honeyman » Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:43 am » in The Stadium

Fielding Yost would be proud!

Michigan running back Donovan Edwards reportedly shared an incredibly anti-Semitic message Wednesday night.

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:08 am
Suit filed to keep Trump off Michigan ballot

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:18 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan

by TC Talks » Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:18 am » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Boy, the lawyer meter is running over time for Trump these days.

A lawsuit filed in the Michigan Court of Claims Friday challenges former President...

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:18 am
Michigan man shoots 84-year-old pro-life volunteer collecting signatures against Prop 3

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:14 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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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 TC Talks
Tue Oct 03, 2023 1:14 am
Ginger Zee's closet

Last post by TC Talks « Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:52 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by sinklair » Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:32 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

I respect the work Ginger Zee has done to grow her career from Clio to New York. But giving students advice from her closest at ABC News sends the...

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Last post by TC Talks
Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:52 am
2024 Presidential Primary Polling Thread

Last post by Rate This « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 pm
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 Rate This
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:08 pm
Craig Is In

Last post by TC Talks « Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:53 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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by Rate This » Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:42 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

James Craig confirmed tonight he will seek the GOP nomination for Stabenows vacant seat.

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Last post by TC Talks
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:53 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by Turkeytop « Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:45 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 Turkeytop
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:45 pm
2023 predictions

Last post by Matt « Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:09 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 36
by radioandtventhusiast » Thu Dec 29, 2022 3:15 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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What are your predictions for Detroit radio and TV in 2023?
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Last post by Matt
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:09 pm
Robert Kennedy Jr. to run for President as an Independent

Last post by Matt « Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:02 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 17
by bmw » Fri Sep 29, 2023 6:04 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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This, per the Guardian.

As to how this will affect the national election, I suspect he will pull 1 to 1.5 percent of the national vote, pretty...
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Last post by Matt
Mon Oct 02, 2023 10:02 pm
WLUN 100.9 Changing Formats?

Last post by Matt « Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:59 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 16
by AuburnViewer » Sun Oct 01, 2023 7:36 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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There's some scuttlebutt on Facebook that 100.9 WLUN is being sold and changing format away from sports. This is the radio station owned by the Great...
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Last post by Matt
Mon Oct 02, 2023 9:59 pm
Jamaal Bowman is either an idiot or a criminal

Last post by Chrocket87 « Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:06 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 4
by Matt » Sun Oct 01, 2023 6:25 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

In DC, falsely pulling a fire alarm is considered a misdemeanor.

In a statement to The Hill, a spokesperson for Bowman said, “Congressman Bowman did...

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Last post by Chrocket87
Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:06 pm
950 WWJ lies to its listeners

Last post by Mega Hertz « Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:45 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 68
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 Mega Hertz
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:45 pm
SiriusXM might merge with Liberty Media

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:46 pm
Posted in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Replies: 5
by SolarMax » Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:15 am » in New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)

From Cord Cutters News:
SiriusXM might merge with Liberty Media

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:46 pm
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:32 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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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 MWmetalhead
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:32 pm
Government Shutdown

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:20 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 8
by TC Talks » Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:57 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

I just can't see how this will help the GOP in purple districts. Keep it up maga nuts!

What's their deal with Ukraine funding? Is it because of...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:20 pm
The Respond to bidet Thread

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:19 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by Turkeytop » Tue Dec 08, 2020 8:00 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Instead of corrupting other threads by responding to his insanity, just move it to this thread.

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Practice what........YOU.........preach...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:19 pm
Dianne Feinstein Dies

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:12 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 42
by Rate This » Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:03 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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She was the current longest serving senator and oldest member of congress at 90. Whoever takes her place to fill out the rest of her term will be a...
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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:12 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by MWmetalhead « Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:17 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 MWmetalhead
Mon Oct 02, 2023 4:17 pm
Football on Q105?

Last post by Optimod6000 « Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 15
by Optimod6000 » Sat Sep 09, 2023 12:41 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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
Mon Oct 02, 2023 1:56 pm
Darwin Award

Last post by Bobbert « Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:14 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 11
by Turkeytop » Fri Sep 29, 2023 4:14 pm » in Chatterbox

This week's nominee is a man from Edmonton.

Man dies in Edmonton mall parkade after standing up through car sunroof, police say

Edmonton....

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Last post by Bobbert
Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:14 am
Terri DeBoer retiring from WOOD-TV

Last post by Trophyhead « Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:20 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 12
by Bull Shannon » Mon Sep 25, 2023 8:10 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

This week will be Terri's last on the air:

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Last post by Trophyhead
Mon Oct 02, 2023 8:20 am
Classic Aircheck Thread

Last post by audiophile « Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:36 am
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 7
by Mega Hertz » Sat Sep 23, 2023 6:09 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements

Hey everyone.

I thought it would be cool to have a classic aircheck thread for local radio stations. I found that WJLB one and thought maybe a...

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Last post by audiophile
Mon Oct 02, 2023 6:36 am
Smash Mouth Steve Harwell dies

Last post by matt1 « Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:18 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 12
by matt1 » Mon Sep 04, 2023 12:26 am » in Music Musings

The lead singer of Smash Mouth, Steve Harwell has a few days to live. TMZ ALERT!!!!! :shock: :o :(

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Last post by matt1
Mon Oct 02, 2023 5:18 am
WOOD TV8 names Tom Hillen new co-host of eightWest

Last post by OneBigFan « Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:08 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 5
by Graham Wellington » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:57 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Of course they did....

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Last post by OneBigFan
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:08 pm
Trump commits Federal crime if he purchases a gun

Last post by TC Talks « Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:38 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 14
by TC Talks » Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:16 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Forget Hunter Biden, Trump may have committed yet another Federal crime. Let's revoke bail...

Federal prosecutors said in a Friday night filing...

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Last post by TC Talks
Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:38 pm
Football bets

Last post by Matt « Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:32 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 17
by Honeyman » Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:24 pm » in The Stadium
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Figure it's about time for a thread like this. Feel free to share any bets or leans here. Even if you're not betting real money, if you feel strongly...
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Last post by Matt
Sun Oct 01, 2023 3:32 pm
New Mexico player takes a pee wee

Last post by Mega Hertz « Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:55 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by matt1 » Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:32 am » in The Stadium

TMZ SPORTS ALERT!!!!! :shock: :o

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:55 pm
Jim Gold & Gallery

Last post by matt1 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:35 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:35 pm » in Music Musings

Reunion show somewhere in Detroit in December of 2022 (runs 1 hour & 12 minutes, rerun again later)

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Last post by matt1
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:35 pm
The Big Chill 40th Anniversary

Last post by matt1 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:32 pm
Posted in Music Musings

by matt1 » Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:32 pm » in Music Musings

Article:

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Last post by matt1
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:32 pm
Detroit Lions 2023

Last post by Matt « Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:08 pm
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 Matt
Sun Oct 01, 2023 1:08 pm
WLAV's Rob Brandt Heading To iHeartMedia

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:06 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 12
by GnashManDu » Thu Sep 28, 2023 6:46 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Former longtime WLAV programmer and afternoon driver Rob Brandt has announced he's heading to iHeartMedia. He'll begin with shifts on WLLZ Detroit...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sun Oct 01, 2023 11:06 am
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by sinklair « Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:42 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 59
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 sinklair
Sun Oct 01, 2023 10:42 am
student threw chair at teacher in Flint

Last post by matt1 « Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:23 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by matt1 » Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:48 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

TMZ ALERT!!

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Last post by matt1
Sun Oct 01, 2023 5:23 am
Jason Carr New Morning Host at WOMC

Last post by RayQix « Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:49 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by unscopedaircheck » Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:24 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by RayQix
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:49 pm
Lauren Edwards leaving Fox17

Last post by MasterB « Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:42 pm
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
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by dwp49423 » Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:17 pm » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

At the end of the 6pm hour, it was announced Lauren Edwards was leaving WXMI and moving home to Chicago. While a quick check of Scripps website does...

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Last post by MasterB
Sat Sep 30, 2023 5:42 pm
What the hell is wrong with WOMC's audio???

Last post by MWmetalhead « Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:25 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

It has been over modulated to hell for at least a couple weeks. I can actually hear very brief audio dropouts during aural peaks. The processing...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:25 am
Adios Jim Geyer!

Last post by Taco « Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:07 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
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by HD74 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:00 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

Great guy to work with.
Enjoy your golden years!

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Last post by Taco
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:07 am
7 Adds A Couple Reporters

Last post by dial-it-in « Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:06 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Rate This » Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:36 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Tiarra Braddock from WOIO in Cleveland started last month and Ruda Ulcinaite from FOX 17 in Grand Rapids started this month. Originally from...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Sat Sep 30, 2023 7:06 am
Detroit Classic Rock competition

Last post by dial-it-in « Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:58 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by Greg Buben » Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:18 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I just looked at the Grand Rapids/ West Michigan section of the Buzzboard and they said that former afternoon drive
host and music director of WLAV...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Sat Sep 30, 2023 6:58 am
Jeff Greenberg Named New Tigers GM

Last post by Rate This « Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:42 am
Posted in The Stadium
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by MichMash » Thu Sep 21, 2023 2:05 pm » in The Stadium

Greenberg comes in after spending the last 16 months working with the Chicago Blackhawks. He previously spent 11 years in the Chicago Cubs' front...

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Last post by Rate This
Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:42 am
#TuckLeavin

Last post by format this « Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:27 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by teetoppz28 » Mon Sep 18, 2023 4:27 pm » in The Stadium
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Last post by format this
Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:27 pm
WEPN 98.7 FM in NYC to be sold

Last post by Foamy « Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:24 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else
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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
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:24 pm
Name The Beer 2.1

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:42 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Sep 29, 2023 9:42 pm
RRN is seeking D1 Hockey Broadcaster

Last post by Trophyhead « Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:38 pm
Posted in Central/Western Upper Michigan
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by jjup » Wed Aug 23, 2023 12:06 pm » in Central/Western Upper Michigan

Division 1 Radio Play by Play Radio Hockey Announcer
The Radio Results Network (RRN) in Marquette, MI is accepting applications for radio broadcast...

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Last post by Trophyhead
Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:38 pm
Changes in Kansas City?

Last post by Foamy « Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:21 pm
Posted in Everywhere Else
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by Foamy » Thu Sep 28, 2023 11:19 pm » in Everywhere Else

Looks like a signal swap.

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Last post by Foamy
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:21 pm
PARTY 103.3 Over/Under

Last post by Foamy « Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:19 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 Foamy
Fri Sep 29, 2023 12:19 pm
Q105 rebrands to a 90's and 2000's format

Last post by MicProcessor_22 « Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:17 am
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
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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 MicProcessor_22
Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:17 am

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