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WKRP in Cincinnati's Turkey Drop Episode

One of the funniest moments in Radio stunt history took place on a famous 1978 episode of the sitcom "WKRP in Cincinnati" when the station decided to drop live turkeys from a helicopter. Would you believe it's based loosely on reality? Read more.

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SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio to Offer Hotline, Programming, Free Cookbook

Friday November 13, 2009
SIRIUS XM Radio will try and make your Thanksgiving a little easier and carefree. More than 30 top chefs and experts will participate in the Martha Stewart Living Radio "Thanksgiving Hotline." For 30 hours over three days -- November 23, 24 and 25 -- these chefs and experts will broadcast tips, tricks, recipes, and kitchen secrets on SIRIUS XM.

The Martha Stewart Living Radio "Thanksgiving Hotline" will air from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET on SIRIUS channel 112 and XM channel 157 (as part of "The Best of SIRIUS" package).

Freebie: SIRIUS XM is offering a Martha Stewart Thanksgiving Cookbook in .PDF format. It's a free download and you can grab it at www.sirius.com/thanksgiving

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Radio: Fluff on AM, Pornographic Talk on FM?

Thursday November 12, 2009
While I was bouncing around the Internet and reading various articles and blogs about Radio, I came across this email to DesMoinesRegister.com from Sam Ryan who says he was listening to the memorial service for the Ft. Hood soldiers and then flipped around the dial. He writes:

"I checked other stations as I listened -- to hear a flaming 50,000-watt, hate-radio station broadcasting a recovering OxyContin addict laughing raucously as he blamed our president for this tragedy. The listeners of these stations are eased into a day of hate by fluff on the AM station and pornographic talk and ribald songs on the FM stations."

How does this jive with your opinion of the current state of traditional Radio? Feel free to leave a comment below.

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The Wacky World of Radio - Perceptions vs. Truth

Tuesday November 10, 2009
Not everything you may think about Radio is actually the truth about it. I am about to divulge the inner meaning of some things you may have taken for granted. This will, no doubt, put a target on my back forever and make me a pariah to deejays who have sworn to keep these secrets under wraps. (Satire/Humor)Graphic Credit: © Corey Deitz

Soundbiter App Turns iPhone Into Audio 'Instant Replay'

Monday November 9, 2009
RadioWeave has introduced an app called Soundbiter for iPhone and iPod touch. The software makes it easy for users to capture and instantly share "short-form" audio content (up to 60 seconds). (Photo: RadioWeave.com)

When the app is running, Soundbiter is always recording, continually saving the last 60 seconds (or preset length) of audio until the user presses a button. Then, the sound is capture.

It can then be uploaded to wherever or whoever. According to a press release, Soundbiter is "...ideal for consumer hobbyists and media professionals, including bloggers, bird-watchers, concert-goers, life-streamers and journalists." Podcasters who are always looking for interesting audio content might also benefit from Soundbiter.

You can download it free from the iTunes App Store.

RadioWeave allows users to contribute content, as well as comment and react to professional content, by sharing their own audio created by Soundbiter or other publishing applications and services. Visit RadioWeave at www.radioweave.com.

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