I talked with TNFBY today on the phone (maybe the one he "phones it in on!") and told him about being the center of all these messages. I'm hoping that he will comment on this board. But first, some comments.
KMGX said:
How quickly most of you forget.. in 2003 Barry did an extensive bit (imagine that, Barry doing shtick) where he counted down to the end of his contract, and predictably, he stayed with KFYI (after a 2 week vacation) in August. One of the things he talked about just prior to announcing he would stay at KFYI was that he has a very long day and doing 3 hours every morning was becoming tiresome.
Correct. That's what happened. He says that he enjoys doing it. And that's the ONLY reason he does. If that enjoyment disappears, so will he. And by the way: This message is not directed at any one writer but the thread, in general.
KMGX said:
Barry's jabs at Clear Channel are generally just (as is usually the case with Barry) bits done for the express purpose of a cheap laugh. Occasionally he takes a legitimate shot at Clear Channel and KFYI (or other hosts), but rarely. Most of you who are either in this business or are avid listeners should know by now that 90% of the Barely Famous Nearly Young show is shtick. Anything that Barry says on the air should be taken with a grain of salt at best. His show is a big disappointment from what it used to be in the late 80s and 90s.
Okay. Your opinion. Wrong. But it's yours. And you're entitled to it. In truth, Barry's hilarious. But when he's serious, he's very good. People know the difference. People listen. They enjoy and stay on 550. Arbitron results show this as a FACT, book after book. No one touches him in his time slot. He hands massive numbers off to Rush. When he asks for calls, the lines flood. You guys can whine and rage and carry on with your jabs and cuts all you like. At the end of the day, Barry wins. You loose. His advertisers win. In fact, if he's "phoning it in," it's the most listened to phone call in Valley Radio. And usually very entertaining.
KMGX said:
As for Kim's show. If you are even slightly computer savvy you'll know that her show is beneath you--it's a good show for older folks--or those learning how to use that confounded 'puter, but otherwise, you're best to turn off the radio entirely on the weekend.
Again, wrong. National Arbitron numbers show that you have no idea of what you're saying here any more than before. It's just an opinion, not factual. Not reality. Her numbers are very strong in both 12+ , 25-54 and 35- 64. The show is loved and accepted both by the industry and her listers. Her 400+ affiliates don't believe your absurdity and the people who buy her books don't, the 10 million+ who subscribe to newsletters being sent out each day don't agree with you either.
Overall, you guys never have nothing constructive or good to add - not ever. About almost everyone who works and produces a broadcast product in the market -- you guys say they stink. Yet, you have no solutions. At least nothing that seems even plausible. What is it? Envy? Anger? Your own frustrations? Here's an idea: Keep up your ridicule and bashing. In fact, step it up. See if, maybe this one time, it will destroy either one's Arbitron numbers and continued success. Want call-in show that takes lots of calls? Then be sure to listen when people guess with it will hit 100.
It seems that on this board, everyone dislikes or outright hates the Young / Komando products, except for their listeners and advertisers. BTW- any of you have the stones to scroll
your real names around on this board like you're scrolling his?
Now, back to my beloved Avid system. Nothing else holds a candle.
