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Sorry, Bauerle haters...he's not going anywhere

Maybe his star turn as an extra in the Cabrini movie will lead him on to other challenges.
 
What happened?!
He was miserable as hell when moved to afternoons
Always referring to October as if he was going podcasting or on to bigger things....
He is incredibly self-absorbed
 
What is "long term" in this context? Also, is he still hyping the bizarre (some would say mentally unstable) notion that invisible creatures adorn his back yard because of some focus on or interest in him?
 
SirRoxalot said:
Good question. Are long-term contracts voided when big, overleveraged conglomerates go into bankruptcy?
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Radio contracts for air talent are written in sand. They can be terminated for any number of reasons (format change, RIFs, etc...). The wording of them gives the company all kinds of ways to void them.

Whatever happened to Bauerle's national syndication pipe dream? Surely, he should haven risen past Buffalo by now. Guess that disappeared like invisible footprints in the snow...
 
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tbolt909 said:
Radio contracts for air talent are written in sand. They can be terminated for any number of reasons (format change, RIFs, etc...). The wording of them gives the company all kinds of ways to void them.
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Only a breach of contract by either side will allow it to be "voided". Termination "for cause" will have a talent out on their keister, but termination for something beyond talent's control would simply activate a severance/non-compete/right-of-first-refusal provision, which all affect the amount and term of post-employment compensation. Of course that provision is often poorly structered for talent due to a lack of representation or savvy.
 
flybynight said:
Only a breach of contract by either side will allow it to be "voided". Termination "for cause" will have a talent out on their keister, but termination for something beyond talent's control would simply activate a severance/non-compete/right-of-first-refusal provision, which all affect the amount and term of post-employment compensation. Of course that provision is often poorly structered for talent due to a lack of representation or savvy.
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You could have a 3 year contract. If the station flips format (or downsizes staff) a year into it, you're out of luck. They aren't paying you for 2 more years. They may offer a couple months severance pay taxed at a ridiculously high rate. Companies have lawyers that scrutinize the language in these deals.

Bauerle is on an AM station in Buffalo. Not much leverage for any contract negotiation...
 
tbolt909 said:
You could have a 3 year contract. If the station flips format (or downsizes staff) a year into it, you're out of luck. They aren't paying you for 2 more years. They may offer a couple months severance pay taxed at a ridiculously high rate. Companies have lawyers that scrutinize the language in these deals.

Bauerle is on an AM station in Buffalo. Not much leverage for any contract negotiation...
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If a contract is properly written, a format flip will not affect the enforcement of a severance provision. Reputable companies honor contracts, others play games and make you take them to court. As far as paying taxes, only lump payouts are highly taxed as you describe, but that is reconciled in the next tax filing.
 
I am not an attorney, but from my reading and experience, there are different types of contracts relative to air talent. A personal services contract may provide greater protection to the employee/air talent than does a standard boiler plate contract typically offered by the company. This properly noted, a Court may issue a ruling that voids all contracts. Years ago a Bankruptcy Court ruling permitted Citadel to be released from its contractual obligations to broadcast the Buffalo Bills football games. The ruling opened the door for WGR and (at the time) Entercom (now Audacy) to negotiate a contract to broadcast the Bills games. However (if memory serves correct), Citadel Buffalo the same Court ruled that Citadel was required to pay for the station's luxury box at the stadium.
 
Incompletist said:
What happened?!
He was miserable as hell when moved to afternoons
Always referring to October as if he was going podcasting or on to bigger things....
He is incredibly self-absorbed
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Self-absorbed and modest...just ask him and he'll tell you all about his modesty. And he gives out full sized candy bars for Halloween. I don't hate the man...just find him annoying. He's the relative you hope doesn't show up on Thanksgiving.
 
Long Time RadioFan said:
Self-absorbed and modest...just ask him and he'll tell you all about his modesty. And he gives out full sized candy bars for Halloween. I don't hate the man...just find him annoying. He's the relative you hope doesn't show up on Thanksgiving.
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What's truly interesting is how he adds syllables to words. He clearly loves the sound of his own voice and never misses an opportunity to make a 3-syllable word sound like a 5-syllable word.
 
Years ago, I was a somewhat kinda "regular" listener to Tom Bauerle's radio show... at least as background blabber. During the early times of Obama's second run at President, I tired of TB's rhetorical style. Repeatedly suffering fifteen minute spans of him essentially talking/arguing with himself was absurd, IMO. I vividly recall that I turned his show off mid-sentence... and never returned. [I honestly felt sooooo good as a result!] At that time, I thought that he'd surely be history altogether or - at the very least - relegated to a minor role somewhere. It seems that I was quite wrong. I am honestly fascinated by his shows apparent popularity. Presumably, the show consistently(?) has a lot of listeners.

Given the above, do shows like that (and specifically, The Tom Bauerle Show) subsist more on a dedicated listener base that remains generally static over time (years, in this case)? Or, is there substantial churn, wherein the basic number of listeners remains... but they are different people that cycle through? I realize there is probably some mixture of the two... but toward which do the scales tip?
 
four4rock said:
Years ago, I was a somewhat kinda "regular" listener to Tom Bauerle's radio show... at least as background blabber. During the early times of Obama's second run at President, I tired of TB's rhetorical style. Repeatedly suffering fifteen minute spans of him essentially talking/arguing with himself was absurd, IMO. I vividly recall that I turned his show off mid-sentence... and never returned. [I honestly felt sooooo good as a result!] At that time, I thought that he'd surely be history altogether or - at the very least - relegated to a minor role somewhere. It seems that I was quite wrong. I am honestly fascinated by his shows apparent popularity. Presumably, the show consistently(?) has a lot of listeners.

Given the above, do shows like that (and specifically, The Tom Bauerle Show) subsist more on a dedicated listener base that remains generally static over time (years, in this case)? Or, is there substantial churn, wherein the basic number of listeners remains... but they are different people that cycle through? I realize there is probably some mixture of the two... but toward which do the scales tip?
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It's a mixture. From what I have been told by knowledgeable sources, it's a combination of devotees (regulars) who enjoy being preached to and having their beliefs re-affirmed, plus a smattering of those who are new to the faith. Also included, those who loathe his message and/or style, but listen regularly or from time-to-time just to hear what absurdity comes out of his mouth. When it comes to ratings, every one of these listener types is equal and counts toward a rating point, share and AQH Persons. Funny how that works, eh?
 
flybynight said:
What's truly interesting is how he adds syllables to words. He clearly loves the sound of his own voice and never misses an opportunity to make a 3-syllable word sound like a 5-syllable word.
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You caught this, too? To me, he sounds like he thinks he's talking to a three year old..."speak slowly so they understand"...
 
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