Songs by Subject: Faith & Courage For Survivors of Katrina
Wednesday August 31, 2005
Radio stations, programmers, and deejays have used The Green Book of Songs By Subject for years. Each week, The Green Book of Songs By Subject provides a new list of ... Read More
Funny Howard Stern Prank Call Using a Stern "Soundboard"
Tuesday August 30, 2005
Howard Stern fans will enjoy this amusing prank call to a woman created using a Stern "soundboard" - recorded bits and pieces of Stern played back over a phone to ... Read More
Syndicated Radio Host Laurie Roth Seriously Hurt in Motorcyle Accident
Monday August 29, 2005
Seattle-based syndicated radio host, Laurie Roth, was seriously hurt when her motorcyle collided with a deer. She is recovering in a hospital and her Producer, Rick Sill has issued a ... Read More
Real Life: What It's Like To Be On The Radio in the Middle of a Hurricane
Sunday August 28, 2005
With Hurricane Katrina assaulting the Gulf Coast, I thought it would be appropriate to reprint a couple of pages from my book about working in Radio. Early in my career, ... Read More
Replay Radio 6.0 Outdoes Itself: Record Internet Radio, Grab Podcasts and More
Saturday August 27, 2005
Replay Radio has always been a brilliant recording application for capturing radio programs off the Internet. Now, not only does it record Internet Radio but with version 6.0 it introduces ... Read More
Howard Stern Hoping New F.C.C. Fine Could End His Terrestrial Radio Agony
Friday August 26, 2005
From FoxNews.com comes a report made by John Mainelli in the New York Post that: Howard Stern's longtime nemesis, the FCC, could soon turn into his best pal by ... Read More
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Debut its First Wearable Receiver
Thursday August 25, 2005
SIRIUS Satellite Radio today announced the debut of its first wearable satellite radio, the "SIRIUS S50", which allows users to capture and store up to 50 hours of SIRIUS content, ... Read More
Talk Show Host Fired For Islam Remarks Joins Conservative Internet Radio
Wednesday August 24, 2005
Controversial talk show host Michael Graham will be joining the web based conservative radio network RIGHTALK.com as of Monday August 29th. Graham, recently released from WMAL in Washington, D.C. ... Read More
Songs by Subject: High-Priced Gas Blues
Wednesday August 24, 2005
Radio stations, programmers, and deejays have used The Green Book of Songs By Subject for years. Each week, The Green Book of Songs By Subject provides a new list of ... Read More
Initial WCBS-FM Radio Ratings: Jumping "JACK" Flushed?
Tuesday August 23, 2005
Early ratings for New York's WCBS-FM, which switched from Oldies to the new "JACK" format (angering hordes of former listeners) are not very encouraging yet. NewYorkBusiness.com reports: "A preliminary report ... Read More
D.C. Talk Radio Host Fired Over Islam Remarks
Tuesday August 23, 2005
WMAL-AM has terminated Michael Graham because he refused to apologize for calling Islam "a terrorist organization" during his show on July 25th. Since the utterance, he had been under fire ... Read More
SIRIUS Satellite Radio to Offer Rolling Stones Channel Until End of September
Tuesday August 23, 2005
Today, SIRIUS Satellite Radio will launch an all-Rolling Stones music channel dedicated to the rock music icons. The legendary band will help program the channel, which will be available ... Read More
You Mean Music Companies Pay To Get Songs On The Radio?
Monday August 22, 2005
The Attorney General of New York got the ball rolling and now the Federal Communications Commission is going to launch a probe into recent admissions of "Payola" practices between music ... Read More
Testimony: John A Gotti Ordered Beating of New York Talk Show Host Curtis Sliwa
Saturday August 20, 2005
The New York Times reports: John A. Gotti, son of the late don of the Gambino crime family, ordered three henchmen to lie in wait for [talk show host] Curtis ... Read More
"Cousin" Bruce Morrow Joins SIRIUS Satellite Radio's '60 Channel Beginning August 27
Friday August 19, 2005
Legendary New York radio personality Bruce Morrow, aka "Cousin Brucie," will host two weekly music programs on SIRIUS Satellite Radio beginning Saturday, August 27. Read more...
More: Profile of Bruce ... Read More
Opie and Anthony "Pests" Pay For Billboard to Annoy Orlando Radio Host
Thursday August 18, 2005
In an amusing consolidation of effort, fans of the "Opie and Anthony Show" on XM Satellite Radio, pooled together money to purchase a billboard near the studios of WTKS in ... Read More
Little Rock DJs Plead Guilty to Porn Charge
Thursday August 18, 2005
Todaysthv.com reports: "Two former Little Rock radio station employees charged with felonies for apparently giving a gay-porn video to a minor during a gay-rights parade in Conway last year pleaded ... Read More
Songs by Subject: Songs About The Strange & Weird
Wednesday August 17, 2005
Radio stations, programmers, and deejays have used The Green Book of Songs By Subject for years. Each week, The Green Book of Songs By Subject provides a new list of ... Read More
Milwaukee Radio's "Lazer 103" Has Been Replaced by "102.9 The Hog"
Tuesday August 16, 2005
WLZR-FM (Lazer 103) in Milwaukee went dark this morning and in its place emerged "102.9 The Hog". The new website says, "We’re on a mission. We’re out to change rock ... Read More
7 Tips From an Old Pro on Working in Radio
Tuesday August 16, 2005
I've written many articles on how to break into Radio. Here's a recent email I received from a former Radio pro which not only reiterates many things I've said but ... Read More
Yahoo! Music #1 For Online Listening During June
Tuesday August 16, 2005
Yahoo! Music led online listening during June, 2005. During any 15 minute period, Monday through Sunday between 6 a.m. until midnight, 220,700 people 12 years or older were tuned into ... Read More
Even The White House is Podcasting
Monday August 15, 2005
Right Side: The White House is now making the President's weekly radio address available via Podcast.
Left Side: Cleveland.com reporting "New York- State and city officials are investigating how $875,000 ... Read More
New Section: SIRIUS Satellite Radio Personalities
Monday August 15, 2005
With input from SIRIUS, I've put together a new section where you can find out a little more about your favorite SIRIUS Satellite Radio DJs, Air-Personalities, and Hosts. (An XM ... Read More
Fitness Guru Richard Simmons to Host Weekly Show on SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Saturday August 13, 2005
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has announced that fitness expert Richard Simmons will create and host a weekly three hour talk show that will air exclusively on SIRIUS beginning on Sunday, October ... Read More
Radio Station Stunt Freaks Out Motorists
Saturday August 13, 2005
A stunt by Tampa radio station WXTB-FM (98 Rock) "terrified" some commuters on Friday. The The Los Angeles Times reports: "A radio station stunt that had three listeners dressed ... Read More
Morning Show That Pretended to Drown Dog Now in Hot Water
Friday August 12, 2005
According to Billboard Radio Monitor: "WKLQ Grand Rapids, Mich., morning team 'Justice And Jim' are in hot water with local police and animal lovers after they announced on their ... Read More
MAGIX Announces Webradio Recorder to Record Streaming Audio
Friday August 12, 2005
MAGIX has announced MAGIX Webradio Recorder, which lets consumers record multiple radio shows and music, automatically name tracks, and burn them onto CD or DVD. More details...
New York Radio Station "Hot 97" Agrees to Fine and More For "Smackfest" Promotions
Thursday August 11, 2005
Attorney General Eliot Spitzer strikes again: New York City radio station WQHT (Hot 97) will pay the maximum fine of $240,000 for its illegal "Smackfest" promotions and fund an extensive ... Read More
Songs by Subject: The Shuttle Discovery Returns Safely
Thursday August 11, 2005
Radio stations, programmers, and deejays have used The Green Book of Songs By Subject for years. Each week, The Green Book of Songs By Subject provides a new list of ... Read More
San Francisco's KNBR Fires 3 Over Felipe Alou Incident
Wednesday August 10, 2005
InsideRadio.com says the company has fired "evening talker Larry Krueger – it terminates PD Bob Agnew and the morning show producer. This all began with Krueger’s criticism of San Francisco ... Read More
Podcasting Has An Anthem!
Wednesday August 10, 2005
A rocking song with some pretty explicit lyrics directed at Clear Channel Radio, the F.C.C. and Radio in general. Where to download and more.
10 CrAZy rADioS yOU DidN'T kNOw eXISTeD
Wednesday August 10, 2005
There are some nutty AM/FM/CD radios out there that do more than just play music. How about one for the shower that dispenses your shampoo, too? Or the radios that ... Read More
The Delphi XM RoadyXT Satellite Receiver
Wednesday August 10, 2005
Introducing the Delphi XM RoadyXT. XM says it's the smallest, thinnest satellite radio yet. More Details and photo.
F.C.C. Targets Radio Stations and Music Companies in Payola Probe
Tuesday August 9, 2005
On the heels of a recent "pay-for-play" settlement between SONY BMG and New York State Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer, The Federal Communications Commission has now opened a probe into alleged ... Read More
National Radio Hall of Fame to Induct Six During Ceremonies in November
Tuesday August 9, 2005
The National Radio Hall of Fame will induct a group of six national and local radio celebrities representing politics, sports, humor and classic comedy during a nationally broadcast ceremony this ... Read More
Peter Jennings - Dead at 67 - Began Career at Small Canadian Radio Station
Monday August 8, 2005
Peter Jennings came to be known as the news face for ABC television's "World News Tonight". But, he actually started his career in radio. Read more.
Clear Channel Radio Says "Less Is More" Making A Difference in Listenability
Monday August 8, 2005
After a company-wide overhaul in programming philosopy across its 1200+ stations, Clear Channel says the latest ratings are an indication the company's philosophy is working. Read more.
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Kicks Off Elvis Week in Memory of Singer's Death
Sunday August 7, 2005
SIRIUS Satellite's Elvis Radio will welcome many who knew Elvis personally and performed by his side, in special broadcasts during Elvis Week, beginning Monday, August 8. More Details.
Background: Elvis was ... Read More
San Diego's Radio Duo "Jeff & Jer" Walking Across Town
Friday August 5, 2005
San Diego Business Journal reports: Starting in September, the ’80s and ’90s music station My 94.1 will be playing to a different, though familiar tune in the mornings...“Jeff & Jer,” ... Read More
Howard Stern Cuts Deal With "On Demand" for Video Playback of Daily Radio Show
Thursday August 4, 2005
Up to 20 hours of video per month of Stern's daily radio show will be available by "On Demand" subscription later this year. More Details
Danish Radio Host Calls For Extermination of Fanatic Muslims
Thursday August 4, 2005
TheAustralianNews.com.au reports: A RADIO commentator in Denmark has been charged with violating anti-racism laws after he issued an on-air call to "exterminate" fanatical Muslims in Western Europe Full Story
Songs by Subject: Low-Carb Diets Are Out! Atkins Diet Company Goes Bankrupt
Wednesday August 3, 2005
Radio stations, programmers, and deejays have used The Green Book of Songs By Subject for years. Each week, The Green Book of Songs By Subject provides a new list of ... Read More
Top of the Pods - A Podcast For Top 10 Lists
Wednesday August 3, 2005
"Top of the Pods" is an amusing Podcast for those who love "Top 10" lists. Jon and Ron are the hosts and these two Brits are friendly and entertaining. Read ... Read More
UK Company Claims to Unveil First Wi-Fi Internet Radio
Tuesday August 2, 2005
United Kingdom based Acoustic Energy has unveiled what it says is "...the world’s first Wi-Fi internet radio offering Real Audio, WMA and MP3 support." Full Details.
Ron and Fez Will Move Show to XM Satellite Radio
Monday August 1, 2005
FMQB.com reports: "Washington D.C. Talk radio personalities Ron And Fez will bring their daily show to XM Satellite Radio, beginning on September 12. Ron And Fez will broadcast weekdays from ... Read More
Review: XM2go Live Antenna Headphones
Monday August 1, 2005
XM Satellite Radio has introduced the XM2go Live Antenna Headphones to complement the XM2go portable receiver. They're reasonably priced and provide improved reception. Read the full review.
Trivia: Which Satellite Radio Provider Sponsors A Race Car?
Monday August 1, 2005
Is is SIRIUS or XM? The Answer.

