Is this post for real?

[petertrip]

http://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=471083&Board=houston

It starts at the above url and gets wilder with each post. Many posts have been deleted so you won't get the whole thing. But to recap, Joanie Maverick posted Dean and Rog's real names on the board after someone asked what their last names were. Then she said she was being let go for doing this. Then Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye came on and started giving the reasons for why she was getting let go. Guess Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye has been a clear channel manager all of this time. Joanie answers and later claims Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince Richards (that post might be deleted).

 

[radiomojo1]

ht> tp://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=471083&Board=houston
>
>
> It starts at the above url and gets wilder with each post.
> Many posts have been deleted so you won't get the whole
> thing. But to recap, Joanie Maverick posted Dean and Rog's
> real names on the board after someone asked what their last
> names were. Then she said she was being let go for doing
> this. Then Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye came on and started giving the
> reasons for why she was getting let go. Guess Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye
> has been a clear channel manager all of this time. Joanie
> answers and later claims Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince Richards
> (that post might be deleted).
>

I guarantee you, when I was fired on Friday, I was told that it was because I posted Dean & Rog's names. I admit jumping to the conclusion that Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince. I may be entirely wrong, but something about the way he threw down an accusation and then told me "don't bother to respond, this thread is over" seemed a bit familiar, as well as his knowledge of the thing Vince was walking around evidently stewing over (all he had to do was ask, I really never do clean out my car and I really do have almost every parking stub since the move to the new building).

Fact is, you know how it is, when a PD wants you gone, they hate the way you breathe and that's that. Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye can probably toss out one "reason" after another like Ninja stars at this point. Can you imagine finding out your PD is angry at you via Steve Fixx and when you call him to find out what's going on, you're told, "I don't want to hear another word, this conversation is over." Huh? Forgive me if I made a mistake in jumping to that conclusion based upon the last several months, but yes, his posts clearly point to CC upper management. If not Vince, then someone to whom Vince, well, vents (heh).

If I may add an uncharitable observation, it seems pretty lamezoid to me to fire me on the pretense of my divulging super-secret station information, and then come back in his next post discussing what I assume is confidential information from my employee file on this exact same board (confidential is right, this is the first I've actually heard that Vince thought I was late one hundred times). Not only that, but it's incorrect info from my employee file, when all anybody has to do is look at the stinking parking garage tickets and see what time I got in.

In any event, I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize for posting Dean & Rog's last names---I know I've seen them both posted on the website at various times, along with Susie, Kevin, and Tony, and now Barry. Also, first and last names are used as part of their station webmail addresses. I've heard them both tossed out on the air during random bits of silliness. Didn't realize it was any big secret, considering I've heard Rog say, "send complaint emails to Dean ______" (using the last name), goofing around on the air. Not long ago, Rog's last name was used prominently in the Channel 4 television report about the Astros training camp. In fact, I thought it was a point of station pride that our guys were real guys.

Nevertheless, I do apologize to those two. I think the world of both of them and absolutely wouldn't have done it if I thought it was going to cause a problem at all.

By the way (not to negate that in any way), I do think the original question was a good one for a radio board, considering there are other morning shows in the area past and present (Hudson & Harrigan, Dark & Dawn, etc.) whose "names" are actually a station entity and not the current jocks' real names or their own personal on-air names.



Joanie

 

[ListenUp]

> ht>
> tp://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=471083&Board=houston
>
> >
> >
> > It starts at the above url and gets wilder with each post.
>
> > Many posts have been deleted so you won't get the whole
> > thing. But to recap, Joanie Maverick posted Dean and
> Rog's
> > real names on the board after someone asked what their
> last
> > names were. Then she said she was being let go for doing
> > this. Then Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye came on and started giving the
> > reasons for why she was getting let go. Guess
> Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye
> > has been a clear channel manager all of this time. Joanie
>
> > answers and later claims Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince Richards
> > (that post might be deleted).
> >
>
> I guarantee you, when I was fired on Friday, I was told that
> it was because I posted Dean & Rog's names. I admit jumping
> to the conclusion that Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince. I may be
> entirely wrong, but something about the way he threw down an
> accusation and then told me "don't bother to respond, this
> thread is over" seemed a bit familiar, as well as his
> knowledge of the thing Vince was walking around evidently
> stewing over (all he had to do was ask, I really never do
> clean out my car and I really do have almost every parking
> stub since the move to the new building).
>
> Fact is, you know how it is, when a PD wants you gone, they
> hate the way you breathe and that's that. Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye can
> probably toss out one "reason" after another like Ninja
> stars at this point. Can you imagine finding out your PD is
> angry at you via Steve Fixx and when you call him to find
> out what's going on, you're told, "I don't want to hear
> another word, this conversation is over." Huh? Forgive me if
> I made a mistake in jumping to that conclusion based upon
> the last several months, but yes, his posts clearly point to
> CC upper management. If not Vince, then someone to whom
> Vince, well, vents. (heh).
>
> If I may add an uncharitable observation, it seems pretty
> lamezoid to me to fire me on the pretense of my divulging
> super-secret station information, and then come back in his
> next post discussing what I assume is confidential
> information from my employee file on this exact same board
> (confidential is right, this is the first I've actually
> heard that Vince thought I was late one hundred times). Not
> only that, but it's incorrect info from my employee file,
> when all anybody has to do is look at the stinking parking
> garage tickets and see what time I got in.
>
> In any event, I'd like to take this opportunity to apologize
> for posting Dean & Rog's last names---I know I've seen them
> both posted on the website at various times, along with
> Susie, Kevin, and Tony, and now Barry. Also, first and last
> names are used as part of their station webmail addresses.
> I've heard them both tossed out on the air during random
> bits of silliness. Didn't realize it was any big secret,
> considering I've heard Rog say, "send complaint emails to
> Dean ______" (using the last name), goofing around on the
> air. Not long ago, Rog's last name was used prominently in
> the Channel 4 television report about the Astros training
> camp. In fact, I thought it was a point of station pride
> that our guys were real guys.
>
> Nevertheless, I do apologize to those two. I think the world
> of both of them and absolutely wouldn't have done it if I
> thought it was going to cause a problem at all.
>
> By the way (not to negate that in any way), I do think the
> original question was a good one for a radio board,
> considering there are other morning shows in the area past
> and present (Hudson & Harrigan, Dark & Dawn, etc.) whose
> "names" are actually a station entity and not the current
> jocks' real names or their own personal on-air names.
>
>
>
> Joanie
>

Hey Joanie:

I am a fan of The Arrow and just as important a fan of yours. I am very disappointed that they (CC) took you out. I have seen radio people in your position and various other department positions, namely sales, be treated unbelieveably horrible and unfair. It happens in TV too. These companies feel you need to be thankful you work for them because it's "showbiz". My personal observation is CC is weak in Houston, as are the other stations. I travel quite a bit and study the media in many other markets and my conclusion, as is shared by many others in the biz, Houston radio is scraping the bottom of the entertainment barrel. The stations are mostly bland and the few personalities that remain are getting systematically rooted out for some unknown reason. Many of these personalities like you Joannie, are the only bastions left of any quality in this market. When you look to smaller markets like Austin and San Antonio you find very good stations that really do entertain like radio is meant to be. I could never understand why Houston has never had good radio until recently when I stepped away and looked at the landscape. CC, Infinity and Cox think they are larger than God and their managers carry that attitude. Anyone that is good is vulnerable. It happens in TV too, particularly at KRIV.
Way too much insecurity. If these companies ever get brains in Houston they will do the right thing and get rid of the insecure management and hire many of the great people that have been let go over the years and give Houston a chance at great radio. Just look to the smaller companies like Salem and BizRadio. That is where great radio truly lives in Houston.

 

[CinnamonRoll]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

Isn't it true that management can see what time you have gone in and out of your building based on when and where your access card or was that a myth that just circulated?

By it sucks to hear that you were treated that way.
Good luck in the future.

 

[radiomojo1]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

> Isn't it true that management can see what time you have
> gone in and out of your building based on when and where
> your access card or was that a myth that just circulated?
>
> By it sucks to hear that you were treated that way.
> Good luck in the future.
>
Jimmy, thanks for your kind words. I'm not sure how-all that works. We were always loaning our key cards back and forth in the hallways; someone would forget theirs or leave it in the control room on the way out for a smoke and need to have someone piggyback them back into the building or up the elevator. That happened a lot, so I'm not sure that's an accurate way to determine that info. In any event, the point seems to be moot. Texas is an at-will state, they really didn't need to give me any reason at all. Now that they have, though (and on a public board, in writing, no less) I am happy to answer those accusations in as straightforward a manner as I can.

 

[radiomojo1]

Thank you so much for your support, and for the time that you listened to my show. The listeners have always been my driving force and it's the desire to turn your radio back into your friend that keeps me going. Too many of us now view our radio dials as a source of irritation, a spouse we don't love anymore but can't divorce, and I certainly did my best to try to counteract that during my tenure at the Arrow. As I said earlier, it was fun more often than not, so I am deeply grateful that I connected with you as a listener, as well as someone who knows the larger landscape of radio. Thank you.

From your lips to God's ears! I'd love to hear from any station that wants me.

Best,
Joanie


> > ht>
> >
> tp://www.radio-info.com/mods/board?Post=471083&Board=houston
>
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > It starts at the above url and gets wilder with each
> post.
> >
> > > Many posts have been deleted so you won't get the whole
> > > thing. But to recap, Joanie Maverick posted Dean and
> > Rog's
> > > real names on the board after someone asked what their
> > last
> > > names were. Then she said she was being let go for doing
>
> > > this. Then Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye came on and started giving the
> > > reasons for why she was getting let go. Guess
> > Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye
> > > has been a clear channel manager all of this time.
> Joanie
> >
> > > answers and later claims Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince Richards
> > > (that post might be deleted).
> > >
> >
> > I guarantee you, when I was fired on Friday, I was told
> that
> > it was because I posted Dean & Rog's names. I admit
> jumping
> > to the conclusion that Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye is Vince. I may be
> > entirely wrong, but something about the way he threw down
> an
> > accusation and then told me "don't bother to respond, this
>
> > thread is over" seemed a bit familiar, as well as his
> > knowledge of the thing Vince was walking around evidently
> > stewing over (all he had to do was ask, I really never do
> > clean out my car and I really do have almost every parking
>
> > stub since the move to the new building).
> >
> > Fact is, you know how it is, when a PD wants you gone,
> they
> > hate the way you breathe and that's that. Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye can
>
> > probably toss out one "reason" after another like Ninja
> > stars at this point. Can you imagine finding out your PD
> is
> > angry at you via Steve Fixx and when you call him to find
> > out what's going on, you're told, "I don't want to hear
> > another word, this conversation is over." Huh? Forgive me
> if
> > I made a mistake in jumping to that conclusion based upon
> > the last several months, but yes, his posts clearly point
> to
> > CC upper management. If not Vince, then someone to whom
> > Vince, well, vents. (heh).
> >
> > If I may add an uncharitable observation, it seems pretty
>
> > lamezoid to me to fire me on the pretense of my divulging
> > super-secret station information, and then come back in
> his
> > next post discussing what I assume is confidential
> > information from my employee file on this exact same board
>
> > (confidential is right, this is the first I've actually
> > heard that Vince thought I was late one hundred times).
> Not
> > only that, but it's incorrect info from my employee file,
> > when all anybody has to do is look at the stinking parking
>
> > garage tickets and see what time I got in.
> >
> > In any event, I'd like to take this opportunity to
> apologize
> > for posting Dean & Rog's last names---I know I've seen
> them
> > both posted on the website at various times, along with
> > Susie, Kevin, and Tony, and now Barry. Also, first and
> last
> > names are used as part of their station webmail addresses.
>
> > I've heard them both tossed out on the air during random
> > bits of silliness. Didn't realize it was any big secret,
> > considering I've heard Rog say, "send complaint emails to
> > Dean ______" (using the last name), goofing around on the
> > air. Not long ago, Rog's last name was used prominently in
>
> > the Channel 4 television report about the Astros training
> > camp. In fact, I thought it was a point of station pride
> > that our guys were real guys.
> >
> > Nevertheless, I do apologize to those two. I think the
> world
> > of both of them and absolutely wouldn't have done it if I
> > thought it was going to cause a problem at all.
> >
> > By the way (not to negate that in any way), I do think the
>
> > original question was a good one for a radio board,
> > considering there are other morning shows in the area past
>
> > and present (Hudson & Harrigan, Dark & Dawn, etc.) whose
> > "names" are actually a station entity and not the current
> > jocks' real names or their own personal on-air names.
> >
> >
> >
> > Joanie
> >
>
> Hey Joanie:
>
> I am a fan of The Arrow and just as important a fan of
> yours. I am very disappointed that they (CC) took you out.
> I have seen radio people in your position and various other
> department positions, namely sales, be treated unbelieveably
> horrible and unfair. It happens in TV too. These companies
> feel you need to be thankful you work for them because it's
> "showbiz". My personal observation is CC is weak in
> Houston, as are the other stations. I travel quite a bit
> and study the media in many other markets and my conclusion,
> as is shared by many others in the biz, Houston radio is
> scraping the bottom of the entertainment barrel. The
> stations are mostly bland and the few personalities that
> remain are getting systematically rooted out for some
> unknown reason. Many of these personalities like you
> Joannie, are the only bastions left of any quality in this
> market. When you look to smaller markets like Austin and
> San Antonio you find very good stations that really do
> entertain like radio is meant to be. I could never
> understand why Houston has never had good radio until
> recently when I stepped away and looked at the landscape.
> CC, Infinity and Cox think they are larger than God and
> their managers carry that attitude. Anyone that is good is
> vulnerable. It happens in TV too, particularly at KRIV.
> Way too much insecurity. If these companies ever get brains
> in Houston they will do the right thing and get rid of the
> insecure management and hire many of the great people that
> have been let go over the years and give Houston a chance at
> great radio. Just look to the smaller companies like Salem
> and BizRadio. That is where great radio truly lives in
> Houston.
>

 

[purplejay]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

> > Isn't it true that management can see what time you have
> > gone in and out of your building based on when and where
> > your access card or was that a myth that just circulated?
> >
> > By it sucks to hear that you were treated that way.
> > Good luck in the future.
> >
> Jimmy, thanks for your kind words. I'm not sure how-all that
> works. We were always loaning our key cards back and forth
> in the hallways; someone would forget theirs or leave it in
> the control room on the way out for a smoke and need to have
> someone piggyback them back into the building or up the
> elevator. That happened a lot, so I'm not sure that's an
> accurate way to determine that info. In any event, the point
> seems to be moot. Texas is an at-will state, they really
> didn't need to give me any reason at all. Now that they
> have, though (and on a public board, in writing, no less) I
> am happy to answer those accusations in as straightforward a
> manner as I can.
>
I saw those posts were deleted also. It was an interesting discussion and it did get out of hand. good luck Joanie and sorry to see you were bashed openly on this board. sitting behind an "anonymous" user name/handle gives one power to say what they want and not having to feel any repercussions.

I've gotten into it a few times with FoFoFo and he has pissed me off sometimes too. I try to roll with it and wonder who he is. the last discussion we had was about the return of David Sadof and "freeform" radio to Houston's airwaves. it was one-sided and I didn't take it any further.

I've looked at previous posts and have put some info together and figured out FoFoFo is a CC insider and/or management or on-air. saying things like meeting Rod, requests with Jantzen and his playlists, Mix playlists, future of Sunny, etc...

good luck and keep us up to date...
jay<P ID="signature">______________

"I'll see you Left of the Dial!"</P>

 

[shortwave]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

> I saw those posts were deleted also. It was an interesting
> discussion and it did get out of hand. good luck Joanie and
> sorry to see you were bashed openly on this board. sitting
> behind an "anonymous" user name/handle gives one power to
> say what they want and not having to feel any repercussions.
>
>
> I've gotten into it a few times with FoFoFo and he has
> pissed me off sometimes too. I try to roll with it and
> wonder who he is. the last discussion we had was about the
> return of David Sadof and "freeform" radio to Houston's
> airwaves. it was one-sided and I didn't take it any further.
>
>
> I've looked at previous posts and have put some info
> together and figured out FoFoFo is a CC insider and/or
> management or on-air. saying things like meeting Rod,
> requests with Jantzen and his playlists, Mix playlists,
> future of Sunny, etc...
>
> good luck and keep us up to date...
> jay
>
I will start by saying that the altercation is none of my business and I really don't think it needs to be on the board.

But with that said and seeing how we all have been dragged into this, I will say that there are always two sides to the story. No offense to either parties involved, but that's the way it always is.

I don't know who Fo Fo is, but I have always enjoyed his/her posts that have been on here. The ones that were deleted were a little over the top and insensitive, but at the same time.....if somebody is going to tell a story that involves two people, then I believe the other person has the right to tell their side as well.

The truth is in there somewhere!

SW

 

[JBhouston71]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

> But with that said and seeing how we all have been dragged
> into this, I will say that there are always two sides to the
> story. No offense to either parties involved, but that's the
> way it always is.
>
> I don't know who Fo Fo is, but I have always enjoyed his/her
> posts that have been on here. The ones that were deleted
> were a little over the top and insensitive, but at the same
> time.....if somebody is going to tell a story that involves
> two people, then I believe the other person has the right to
> tell their side as well.
>

I agree there are two sides. I find it easier to side with Joanie though since she is using her real name (at some point) in her posts, whereas FoFo is certainly hiding behind the anonymous username.

Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I just think people might identify with Joanie a little more because of it. I know I do.

I think Fo has added value to the board in the past, but these past few weeks (with the "freeform radio" discussion and this latest Arrow discussion) have been really tacky and uncalled for. These slams were not constructive in any way, IMHO.

Good luck Joanie. Maybe I only listened to you occassionally, but I did enjoy you on the Arrow. I hope things work out for you, regardless of where you end up! If you do end up on KIOL, I'll be there listening

John<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by JBhouston71 on 06/28/05 12:16 AM.</FONT></P>

 

[mofodajojo]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

> Isn't it true that management can see what time you have
> gone in and out of your building based on when and where
> your access card or was that a myth that just circulated?
>

dude, where ya been? that info is available on all access card systems. combined with time-coded security cams (which cc also deploys) they can trace an employee's every move.

of course cc bought the deluxe model. theirs will also track employee's movements through ez tags, airport terminals, and the anti-shoplifting security gates at victoria's secret.

guess ken charles has a kinky side.

mo

 

[radiodial]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

>
> I agree there are two sides. I find it easier to side with
> Joanie though since she is using her real name (at some
> point) in her posts, whereas FoFo is certainly hiding behind
> the anonymous username.
>
> Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I just think
> people might identify with Joanie a little more because of
> it. I know I do.
>

I also agree and side with Joanie. I started the thread and now regret it. But I certainly side with Joanie. Obviously "Fo-Fo" is management at CC where she worked and he/she is absolutely ABUSIVE.


>
> Good luck Joanie. Maybe I only listened to you
> occassionally, but I did enjoy you on the Arrow. I hope
> things work out for you, regardless of where you end up! If
> you do end up on KIOL, I'll be there listening
>
> John
>


I agree, Joanie you have shown a love for life on this board while getting hammered and have always kept your chin up. I confess, I never heard you on the Arrow but you come through this medium on the boards with a very positive spirit and I can only imagine hearing you on the radio.

Let us know when you show up on radio again.... I will DEFINITELY listen...

 

[radiomojo1]

Re: Parking stubs and time in/out

>
> of course cc bought the deluxe model. theirs will also track
> employee's movements through ez tags, airport terminals, and
> the anti-shoplifting security gates at victoria's secret.
>
> guess ken charles has a kinky side.
>
> mo
>

Et, tu, Victoria? After all we've been through together, all our ups and downs?

Just kidding

 

[JBhouston71]

Re: Last Names

>
> I also agree and side with Joanie. I started the thread and
> now regret it.

I don't think anyone would have ever expected your question to end up like that...so I wouldn't regret it. It was a fair question.

Why is it such a big deal that Dean & Rog's last names were published? Although I claim to be a "ten percenter" (Walton & Johnson), I admit I've listened to D&R in the past and have enjoyed their show. I checked the website also (after the fact) and find it really odd that very little information is given about them. To me, that makes it a little harder for the listener to relate to the show. I guess that's the way CC likes it...

John

 

[radiodial]

Re: Last Names

> >
> > I also agree and side with Joanie. I started the thread
> > and now regret it.
>
> I don't think anyone would have ever expected your question
> to end up like that...so I wouldn't regret it. It was a
> fair question.
>

Thanks for saying that... the entire ordeal was a bit upsetting to see it unfold like this.


> Why is it such a big deal that Dean & Rog's last names were
> published? Although I claim to be a "ten percenter" (Walton
> & Johnson), I admit I've listened to D&R in the past and
> have enjoyed their show. I checked the website also (after
> the fact) and find it really odd that very little
> information is given about them. To me, that makes it a
> little harder for the listener to relate to the show. I
> guess that's the way CC likes it...
>
> John
>

I'm not sure what the big deal is. Both Dean & Rog's full names are printed in this Channel 2 story and I am sure the reporter for Channel 2 didn't get fired.

Clemens' Move Gives Big Apple Sour Grapes
Hummer Delivered To Clemens As 'Thank You'
http://www.click2houston.com/sports/2762145/detail.html

What I am amazed about is that upper management of CC would follow Joanie into a forum and publically attempt to humiliate her. I don't know who Fo-Fo is but it would never work for my company, ever. And I can assure you that the Arrow just lost a client.

 

[ListenUp]

Re: Last Names

> > >
> > > I also agree and side with Joanie. I started the thread
>
> > > and now regret it.
> >
> > I don't think anyone would have ever expected your
> question
> > to end up like that...so I wouldn't regret it. It was a
> > fair question.
> >
>
> Thanks for saying that... the entire ordeal was a bit
> upsetting to see it unfold like this.
>
>
> > Why is it such a big deal that Dean & Rog's last names
> were
> > published? Although I claim to be a "ten percenter"
> (Walton
> > & Johnson), I admit I've listened to D&R in the past and
> > have enjoyed their show. I checked the website also
> (after
> > the fact) and find it really odd that very little
> > information is given about them. To me, that makes it a
> > little harder for the listener to relate to the show. I
> > guess that's the way CC likes it...
> >
> > John
> >
>
> I'm not sure what the big deal is. Both Dean & Rog's full
> names are printed in this Channel 2 story and I am sure the
> reporter for Channel 2 didn't get fired.
>
> Clemens' Move Gives Big Apple Sour Grapes
> Hummer Delivered To Clemens As 'Thank You'
> http://www.click2houston.com/sports/2762145/detail.html
>
> What I am amazed about is that upper management of CC would
> follow Joanie into a forum and publically attempt to
> humiliate her. I don't know who Fo-Fo is but it would never
> work for my company, ever. And I can assure you that the
> Arrow just lost a client.

I whole heartedly agree and to take it further, if I were upper management at CC I would immediately fire Fo-Fo if I knew who he/she is. This is one of the most classless things I have ever seen. I don't care who's right in this case, just the fact that a CC manager made this public makes CC the villain. A corporation of that ilk should never take the low road that Fo-Fo did. There's no excuse and even if Joannie deserved her fate it's a mute point now. CC is the clear villain.
>

 

[radiomojo1]

Re: Last Names

> > > >
> > > > I also agree and side with Joanie. I started the
> thread
> >
> > > > and now regret it.
> > >
> > > I don't think anyone would have ever expected your
> > question
> > > to end up like that...so I wouldn't regret it. It was a
>
> > > fair question.
> > >
> >
> > Thanks for saying that... the entire ordeal was a bit
> > upsetting to see it unfold like this.
> >
> >
> > > Why is it such a big deal that Dean & Rog's last names
> > were
> > > published? Although I claim to be a "ten percenter"
> > (Walton
> > > & Johnson), I admit I've listened to D&R in the past and
>
> > > have enjoyed their show. I checked the website also
> > (after
> > > the fact) and find it really odd that very little
> > > information is given about them. To me, that makes it a
>
> > > little harder for the listener to relate to the show. I
>
> > > guess that's the way CC likes it...
> > >
> > > John
> > >
> >
> > I'm not sure what the big deal is. Both Dean & Rog's full
>
> > names are printed in this Channel 2 story and I am sure
> the
> > reporter for Channel 2 didn't get fired.
> >
> > Clemens' Move Gives Big Apple Sour Grapes
> > Hummer Delivered To Clemens As 'Thank You'
> > http://www.click2houston.com/sports/2762145/detail.html
> >
> > What I am amazed about is that upper management of CC
> would
> > follow Joanie into a forum and publically attempt to
> > humiliate her. I don't know who Fo-Fo is but it would
> never
> > work for my company, ever. And I can assure you that the
> > Arrow just lost a client.
>
> I whole heartedly agree and to take it further, if I were
> upper management at CC I would immediately fire Fo-Fo if I
> knew who he/she is. This is one of the most classless
> things I have ever seen. I don't care who's right in this
> case, just the fact that a CC manager made this public makes
> CC the villain. A corporation of that ilk should never take
> the low road that Fo-Fo did. There's no excuse and even if
> Joannie deserved her fate it's a mute point now. CC is the
> clear villain.
> >
>
Thanks, guys. Classless is not legally actionable; Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye's posts were. I can assure you that the whole transaction was captured and documented before the deleted posts went away. For CC management to indulge in the kind of slander, verbal assault, and (documentably false) managers' employee-file information divulging that Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye displayed on this board just shows you how arrogant and untouchable they think they are. Everything I've said in every one of my posts can be proven.

While I agree that there are two sides to every "discussion," I rather think the time to hear Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye's side was in the building, at any time in the last year of my employment when I asked and asked for one lousy aircheck meeting, sent numerous emails, tried to call on the phone, stopped in to see if the PD had a minute for me (no). Suddenly Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye thinks the time to communicate his dissatisfaction with my employment is on a public Internet board following my termination, where IPs are required for registration? Very poor judgement, indeed. I have no choice but to assume that CC Radio sanctions Fo-Fo-Fo-Hye's actions all the way up the ladder to the top. They cannot be unaware of the activities of this board; they fired me the next day after I posted Dean & Rog's last names. A good attorney would have a field day.

I really, really dislike this kind of public discourse as I've done everything I could over the last five years to make a name for myself in this town on the air, not off. However, it's a new world. The Internet makes it so that the bullies can't quietly railroad you into oblivion.

I want another job, and here's my promise: If it's in the Houston market, I will do everything I can to help you bring the bullies down. This is an intensely listener-active market with amazing rock fans, but they've been cheated out of good radio for far too long. They've watched themselves be priced out of concerts and pro sporting events, their requests are unimportant, they're sick to death of the same two Boston songs, they wake up to find jocks and entire stations gone. When they complain about any of it, they're either ignored or insulted and treated like the unwashed masses. And while it's bad enough that the jocks are treated that way, it's just not good enough for the listeners of Houston, thank you. After everything they've been through since CC moved to town, they deserve much, much better.

John, Jay, ListenUp, thanks. No, the name I use on the air (and here) isn't my legal name, but the only ones who use that are Mr. Reliant and Ms. Sprint (and I use my real name for copyright info in writing/photography/art). For all intents and purposes, I am who I say I am. I posted my real cell phone number on this board so you'd know that. I'll do it again at the end of this post.

Radiodial, please don't feel any sort of regret or guilt on my behalf. I'm a grownup, I accept consequences for my actions, but without this incident, other radio and television people in this market wouldn't have been able to see with their own two eyes what my last several months of employment have been like. Your kind words and support mean the world to me. Thank you. Contact me off-board, let me buy you a beer. It may not seem like it now, but the fact is, you probably did me the biggest favor of all.

Again, my deepest thanks,
Joanie Maverick
(832) 257-9615

 

[JBhouston71]

Re: Last Names

> I want another job, and here's my promise: If it's in the
> Houston market, I will do everything I can to help you bring
> the bullies down. This is an intensely listener-active
> market with amazing rock fans, but they've been cheated out
> of good radio for far too long.

Again, Joanie, best wishes! Thanks for responding to our posts. I really hope you can get back on the air and "help bring the bullies down". When I said earlier that I didn't get to listen to you much lately on the Arrow, it was only because I really stopped listening to CC stations regularly after they pulled Rock 101 and Walton & Johnson. Arrow used to be one of my favorite stations, but I cannot stand the way CC treats some of its employees and listeners. From an outsider's viewpoint, CCR Houston seems to have some serious internal problems if employees (whether management or not) see fit to blast somebody on a public forum like this...regardless of whether it was deserved or not.

I realize flipping to Mega was a good (profitable) move for them, but I just felt like they whipped the rug out from under us, the listeners. I even wrote into the little comment form on the CC website but was never given a response. Oh well, I've said enough about that already back in November.

> John, Jay, ListenUp, thanks. No, the name I use on the air
> (and here) isn't my legal name, but the only ones who use
> that are Mr. Reliant and Ms. Sprint

I figured that, but like I said we can definitely relate to who you are. I hope you get back on the air (I wish I could help, but I'm not in the biz
I also hope you keep posting on the board. I enjoy your posts...they are upbeat even when everybody else is almost ready to give up on radio!

John

 

[radiomojo1]

Re: Last Names

>
> Again, Joanie, best wishes! Thanks for responding to our
> posts. I really hope you can get back on the air and "help
> bring the bullies down". When I said earlier that I didn't
> get to listen to you much lately on the Arrow, it was only
> because I really stopped listening to CC stations regularly
> after they pulled Rock 101 and Walton & Johnson. Arrow used
> to be one of my favorite stations, but I cannot stand the
> way CC treats some of its employees and listeners. From an
> outsider's viewpoint, CCR Houston seems to have some serious
> internal problems if employees (whether management or not)
> see fit to blast somebody on a public forum like
> this...regardless of whether it was deserved or not.
>
> I realize flipping to Mega was a good (profitable) move for
> them, but I just felt like they whipped the rug out from
> under us, the listeners. I even wrote into the little
> comment form on the CC website but was never given a
> response. Oh well, I've said enough about that already back
> in November.
>
> > John, Jay, ListenUp, thanks. No, the name I use on the air
>
> > (and here) isn't my legal name, but the only ones who use
> > that are Mr. Reliant and Ms. Sprint
>
> I figured that, but like I said we can definitely relate to
> who you are. I hope you get back on the air (I wish I could
> help, but I'm not in the biz
> I also hope you keep posting on the board. I enjoy your
> posts...they are upbeat even when everybody else is almost
> ready to give up on radio!
>
> John
>

Thanks, John.

It makes me so sad to think that anybody would give up on radio altogether. That's like giving up on your car just because you also have a bike, a pair of skates, and a horse. There are places your skates, horse, and bike will take you that you can't get to by car, AND you can also get in the car and drive across town, or until you hit the ocean. You should be able to maximize all your daily choices to get anywhere you want to go.

Radio is one option among many, sure, but that doesn't mean it should be the entertainment option you choose directly between having a root canal and listening to your mother-in-law talk about her recent root canal (I think I'm mixing metaphors). I was a military brat; everywhere we moved, the first thing we kids would do was tune the transistors and try to find the cool stations. Thinking back on those stations and what I loved about them, the jocks sounded like they were having the time of their lives and loved what they were doing. The music was better, sure, but I can tell you my favorite station and at least one or two standout jocks in most of the cities we lived in, as far back as I can remember. I have a vivid memory of being about three and pushing a kitchen chair over to the counter to turn on the radio that my mother kept beside her when she cooked. I didn't think it was a magic box. I knew it was the Radio, and I wanted to hear it and the funny people talking, and the news, and the trivia questions, and the contests, but most of all, I wanted them to play "Knock On Wood."

Nah, every time some 10 year-old kid calls me (without coaching) and asks for "Boogie With Stu," I realize we can't give up, yet. Somebody has to be around to train those guys when they grow up and get here. And maybe help heal some of the damage before they arrive.

Best,
Joanie