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Best current personalities in Central FL

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Lehos

To play to the other side of Meep's popular topic, in this day and age of Premium Choice, liner cards, and PPM, who still shows up at the microphone with an entertaining personality and actual talent? Meaning when they crack the mic, you actually stay tuned to what they have to say...

My picks:

Johnny's House on XL: Johnny Magic and his crew still put on a popular and enjoyable morning show, and don't come across with fake laughter or "radio voices" chattering about nothing. The conversation is smart, timely, and enjoyable.

Domino on Sunny: His delivery and approach couldn't be more non-traditional from the Classic Hits/Oldies format - but it works and sounds great. He has a connection with his listeners that you just don't see anymore.

Beach Man on Sunny: He sounds like an old school boss jock, but in a good way. He always has great little tidbits on the artists, relates them to the audience, and you can tell he absolutely loves being on the air. Not sure if he has worked elsewhere or just enjoys his radio gig on weekends, but he's got great pipes and puts on a heck of a show on weekends when everyone else is deep into automation.
 
For me it's David Baumann and Tuck and O'Neil

Marc Daniels has long been my favorite, but IMO Jerry Greene does not belong on radio at all and ruins it for me.

I think Joe Kelly is also doing well so far, but DBO is crashing and burning so badly, not sure it helps
 
I cannot go with the criterion of "current". To me, the best of the best was during the days of Jim Turner, Jim Bishop, Dutch Schaffer and Geoff Slater on WDBO. I believe back then Slater was on with Turner a little bit with an appearance by Schaffer from the mobile unit. Slater then came on later in the day. The combo of Turner and Bishop was unbeatable. Stupid ownership/management destroyed that by flushing Bishop down the toilet in favor of a cheaper replacement. There never was any type of "connection" or "chemistry" between Turner and the cheaper replacement. I'm sure above mentioned ownership/management were so, so happy to destroy the team and patted each other's backs for their "wise" decision. Turner, Bishop and Slater would still be there if more intelligent people were in management. Schaffer, as you may know, passed away. I always thought Slater was major market material, like maybe a WJR.
 
Another favorite who runs rings around all the so-called current "personalities" was Peter Rochio. Yes, I know the side issues. However, here was a guy, a liberal attorney who served in the Nixon administration. He was easy and interesting to listen to and presented his views without being nasty.
 
I would agree with the two personalities listed on Sunny 105.9 FM. They have a unique style that you don't hear on radio anymore. Here is a station that falls on the same idea as Sunny, but I think it has way more POP. Has anybody ever listen to WDRC in Hartford, CT? There is a real classy and funny radio personality named Rockin' Ron Sadaille. He must be old school. Rockin' Ron hosts the All Request Saturday Night on 102.9 WDRC.FM. They have a website you can listen live and a YouTube channel that you can watch his air checks. Here is a link to one air check below. I've watched several of these clips. This guy is AWESOME to listen to and watch his board work. The jingles, liners, and sound effects are neat! He makes radio fun in my opinion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9ctJ2kibzg
 
How about some props to the ladies: Jana, Hildi, Elise. I think they all sound great, smooth and a pleasure to listen to.
 
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