John David Wells KLIF

[on the way to work]

Hey Laffer,

KLIF pd's must be listening to you about adding different promos ... did you hear the promo Friday during Bill O'Reilly ? ...... for ANKARLO MORNINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[artradioguy]

Is this the Real John Wells? Voice over artiste extrordinaire? John D. Wells late of Belo Corp who worked on KZEW?

 

[stevezodiac]

You might be thinking of John B. Wells.

 

[jondavidvox]

Greetings....I hope you had a great weekend.

Laffer....On the promos. I'll speak with Jim Fisher ASAP on that....Thanks for the heads up.

The Spin Man....My, the Cynicism-O-Meter sure is pegged on your dashboard, huh? Truly, I'm sorry you feel that way. I'll try to get better.

On The Way To Work....YIKIES! I'll speak with Jim Fisher REALLY ASAP on that. (Holy Jeeze!) Thanks for helping us out.

Art Radio Guy....No, I'm the real Jon-David Wells....I've admired the real John Wells' work for a long time. He was the superb voice-guy for KKLZ, Las Vegas when I was there.

Thanks for the help guys....

J-D
TWR

 

[angelo]

For those of you who have posted negative comments about JD, why don't you give him a listen before making comments on here!! If you dont like the show, turn the dial and listen to someone else!! He was a well respected radio talk show host in Vegas for years and was the ONLY one to host a local afternoon show in Vegas. All of the other shows on Vegas radio after AM drive were and still are national shows!!! He also did local television work in the Vegas market. Some of you on here seem to have alot of time on your hands. I would venture to say that you have probably never done radio or tv, have you??

 

[on the way to work]

For those of you who have posted negative comments about JD, why don't you give him a listen before making comments on here!!

I have listened to him pretty much from his first day on KLIF. How long do you suggest I listen before commenting angelo ?

He was a well respected radio talk show host in Vegas for years and was the ONLY one to host a local afternoon show in Vegas.

I guess being "the only one" their was no one to judge him against ? In my opinion Greg Knapp was far more ... what's the KLIF current buzz word.... "stimulating."

Some of you on here seem to have alot of time on your hands. I would venture to say that you have probably never done radio or tv, have you??

Nope, I am just one of the listeners he is trying to keep for his sponsors. But isn't your comment here like saying " you can't comment on that cheesecake because you have never made one ? " Duh !

I am still listening to him because I DO want to give him a chance. But daft antics like those with the morning show mayor do make me question my decision.

 

[Grass_is_Greener]

He was a well respected radio talk show host in Vegas for years

"Well respected" is obviously a matter of perspective.He has a wonderful voice, but lacks credibility, except for his opinions on [EDIT]. . I believe he worked at many stations in Las Vegas. At each station there was an "issue" and time for him to move on, as they say, "for better opportunites". I have given him a chance, also. He understands fluff (traffic and weather) very well, the hard news leaves something to be desired. And "on the way to work", what kind of cheesecake? YUM! J-D, I had a great weekend, thanks for asking.



[offensive].

 

[Paul Boomer]

why don't you give him a listen before making comments on here!!

I gave the show a shot for several weeks, but have more or less given up on it. Every now and then, I'll tune in, but I find myself switching after 5-10 minutes. I'm disapointed. I'm really tiring of the "all right-wing, all the time" and "Democrats aren't good Americans" schtick.

I've noticed that when Jon's losing an argument, he'll play the "uh-oh, you played the race card!" card, and will hang up on the caller. I see this as a cheap retreat by someone with poor debating skills.

I'm *almost* to the point of removing KLIF from my car's presets.

I have been studying to upgrade my amateur radio licence - maybe then I'll have something interesting to listen to on my long, long commute.

73!

 

[Grass_is_Greener]

Wow Grass....That was harsh. One question....

What station is your show on, and what time?

Jon-David Wells
The Wells Report

Mr. Wells,as "on my way to work " put it so well, "But isn't your comment here like saying you can't comment on that cheesecake because you have never made one ? "
I enjoy cheesecake (no innuendo). ;D I enjoy talk radio. I don't need to be in your business to know good radio. Besides you use that line on your critics a bit:From Atlanta board:

Karl....Nice butt-kiss!

Now to the reality...

And your ratings are.....?

And the format is....? (Was....?)

And the station is....? (Was....?)

And your real name is....? (Was....?)

J-D
FB

Not too original bud. This may take me a while to type. I'm not as fast as JDW,also from Atlanta(edited version):

(Besides, I type about 60 WPM....This letter has taken about 2 minutes so far....you hunt and peck guys see life through such a limited lens.)



Jon-David Wells
Fearless Broadcaster

I hope the whole world is not out to get you-from Las Vegas Board(edited version):

LV....



(Since the folks here at Radio-Info.com seem to have no problem with you lying about me, I'm sure they will have no trouble with me telling the truth about you.)

Now for the last time.....

Yes, I got canned at K-News, by a guy who went on to get fired for incompetence 2 years later after embedding the station firmly in the sewer. He's no longer in radio management. I am.

KDWN was being run by an addled old woman everyone but me was afraid of. She made professional promises she didn't keep, and so I moved on. She's no longer in radio. I am.

I walked out of KXNT because I had no future there, and have major problems with the way they treat people. I know they're doing very well now, and I congratulate them for their success. But, their competition nightmare has just begun....2 months ago, in fact.

Jon-David Wells
Fearless Broadcaster

He even has problems with the info-radio moderators!! For crying out loud, take some responsibilty for your life, sir. I know you were Master of the Universe at KDOX: from Las Vegas:

Winning starts in the front office. We have the best Owner/CEO in Las Vegas Radio. Period. Yes, I do Morning Drive News and Traffic, and Voice the station. I'm also the Operations Manager, and Program Director. I supervise 2 employees, one of which is the best Imaging Director in this town. And it's the best job any of us has had in Las Vegas radio for 10 years.

.However you are in the BIG time now. I hope you never have to "support" me like your quote to the Atalnta Board(edited version):

The rest of you should just keep paddling around in the filthy morass of your failures.

Jon-David Wells
Fearless Broadcaster

PS: For the record, I have never done anything with someone else's show except support the host I was filling in for 100%. You can ask Darryl Ankarlo, Michael Graham, Greg Knapp, Jeff Katz, or anyone else. As far as I know, Kimmer will be Atlanta's next #1 PM Drive radio personality, and if I can help HIM get there by doing a last-minute, emergency holiday fill-in, I'll do it. Now, how about you losers stop smearing the slime you have under your fingernails on real people who are actually trying to move this industry forward?

Where is Ankarlo? The "Mayor" and you have his spot. Just an example. PLEASE don't "support" me.
I will give you credit, you don't name call as much now that you are in the Dallas-Fort Worth Market/board.
I referenced to other boards for this entry besides this one. Anyone-fell free to get to know Mr. Wells better at:
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,41779.0.html
and
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,41779.0.html

"Stimulating" reading indeed.

 

[Grass_is_Greener]

Oooops.
I also refenced this link
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,37839.0.html
Sorry for any inconvenience that slip may have caused

 

[dfwtalkradionut]

And I will say it again...it seems to me Mr. Grass has a personal grudge against Mr. Wells. Talk about sour grapes!! You sure know a lot about him Mr. Grass. What market are you in anyways? And why are you following him around? Seems a little odd. :-\
Mr. Wells, I wish you nothing but success in your very already successful career!!! Keep up the outstanding work!!

 

[jondavidvox]

Thanks 'Nut....I appreciate your support.

Radio is just a very hard business, and there are a lot of people who get hammered by it one way or another. When that happens, they react in different ways. Some, like me, fight for the greatness of this medium, and what it means for the people in the towns we work. Since 9-Eleven, radio has once again become the First-Responder of electronic media, and live, local on-air broadcasters must step up and take that resposibility.

Others just fight...They hate those who havethe courage to stand up for anything, and put their names on the words they say. Perhaps they're afraid. I don't know. "Grass" thinks that my words from the past will hurt me in some way here in Dallas/Ft. Worth. I wrote them to combat those in our industry who contribute to the demise of this great media instead of serving the public with it.

I am proud of those words, although I am sure there may be those who see them out of context my wonder what my beef was/is....I will trust them to contact me with any questions about what they read here....

[email protected]

Jon-David Wells
The Wells Report

 

[VERITAS DE VOCE]

...and by the way, what is so wrong with JD checking the boards anyway?! Athletes lie their tail off every day when they say they don't read the columns. We all read the books when they come in. In this day and age, these fun-loving boards are just technology's way of saying, "This is what your target demo is thinking every minute." Hell, if you want to read these missives all day, JD. Be my guest. You are much braver soul than I when I was in your shoes.

 

[TheLaffer]

...and by the way, what is so wrong with JD checking the boards anyway?! Athletes lie their tail off every day when they say they don't read the columns. We all read the books when they come in. In this day and age, these fun-loving boards are just technology's way of saying, "This is what your target demo is thinking every minute." Hell, if you want to read these missives all day, JD. Be my guest. You are much braver soul than I when I was in your shoes.

I never watch tv and when i do it's the cowboys but i always turn down the sound and turn up the radio

Basics! We have to get back to the BASICS! :