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Lack of Syndication

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FullMentalJackpot

Now we have 4 stations, yet somehow less syndication then we did when we had three. Why all these Cadaverous Local's: Asher, Robbinette, and the others i can't even bother to remember their names. Were O rielly and Dr. Laura really so bad that the likes of somebody liek Asher top them ? Not only that but 1350 has a redundent protocol, deluging us with "The Spud show". Why not repeat Bortz or Savage( if we even had savage anymore, everytime i turn him on i seem to be listening to Tim Grubs Fascinating "People that throw balls around show"?

Please , some frequency gives us a break and give us something decent around 12 to 5. If i wanna hear about Revitalization of this area or that area, or FEMA grants , or Trash pick-up, absolutely stimulating topics, i'll pick up the times.
 
Your an [EDIT]. Why are you complaining if you can't remember their names? Who do you dislike? Actually who do you like that's LOCAL. If you want syndicated, buy the xm thing than. Rushbo is on at noon...he's syndicated right? Theres your precious national talk. FYI....baseball season ended three months ago, Savage is on everynight at 5 when I turn him on....You livin in a time warp?

I love all the local talk. If you haven't noticed, we kinda got our butts kicked about a year ago. I like the host who are pushing for the future, the goberment sure ain't doing it.


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littlelarry said:
Your an [EDIT]. Why are you complaining if you can't remember their names? Who do you dislike? Actually who do you like that's LOCAL. If you want syndicated, buy the xm thing than. Rushbo is on at noon...he's syndicated right? Theres your precious national talk. FYI....baseball season ended three months ago, Savage is on everynight at 5 when I turn him on....You livin in a time warp?

I love all the local talk. If you haven't noticed, we kinda got our butts kicked about a year ago. I like the host who are pushing for the future, the goberment sure ain't doing it.
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I can't complain cause i can't remember their names? Why must i know there names to voice my displeasure at lack of syndication? Asher is #1 on my list of revulsion, blitzing the airwaves with Robbinette securing his flanks. Sure i can listen to Hannity, sometimes he's good, when he's not taking calls from his sycophantic fans or 8 year olds that claim to be republicans and read all his books.

The only person i've liked that was local was Ed Butler, and he is as dead as Asher's show is. So we got two shows during these time slots: Rush and Hannity. Yet we have 4 stations and one that has "encore " performances. Lets drop some of the local stuff and get some geo political discussion, debate or atleast something entertaining like DR. laura's endless stream of clueless morons calling in.

Must we have locals on, simultaneously? we have a 24 sports channel ( i think). Why not a 24 hr. channel with syndicated repeats. How about something for everybody. Just because katina happened doens't mean we have to eliminate other forms of discourse and entertainment in favor of discusion of trash pick-up contracts and the mass-exodus from jeff and LA.
 
The only person i've liked that was local was Ed Butler, and he is as dead as Asher's show is.


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littlelarry said:
The only person i've liked that was local was Ed Butler, and he is as dead as Asher's show is.
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I remember Butler would take on topics like the growing power of the chinese government in the planetary arena, Fundamentalist Islamist activity (pre 911), and even topics as varried as human genetic engineering and Clinical Immortality, while people are still dragging their feet in abortion and cloning issues. I'm sure Waste-reclamation contract bidding discussions among various elements is astounding complex and interesting. But can we have something other then such Neworleans/Lousiana focused discussion, which seems to be the brunt of Talks focus unless it's on sports.
 
littlelarry said:
Your an [EDIT].
I love all the local talk. If you haven't noticed, we kinda got our butts kicked about a year ago. I like the host who are pushing for the future, the goberment sure ain't doing it.
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So, Jackpot is [EDIT]because he likes syndicated talk shows? You like local talk. I bet you wouldn't consider yourself an idiot but you sure come across as one. It's just a person's opinion and happens not to be the same as yours. And by your other posts today, you seem to be an expert on all formats. I rather local programming, just as in your rant, but you have corporate puppets shoving lame, talk talent and the same worn out music down listeners throats. They could care less. 15 months after the storm, people are getting tired off storm related topics, day after day. There are other things happening as well but you'd never know it. I know people are having the same problems as I; dealing with insurance, waiting on an answer on LRA money from the state and dealings with contractors who send out workers who can't speak English and don't return phone calls. After all that, I'm tired of hearing more about it, day in and day out. Terrestrial radio sucks, especially in this city. It's time to fork out a few coins for Sirius satellite to get a change.

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No, not because he likes syndicated over local. But syndicated is out there in pretty much all parts of the day. I hear Boortz in the morning, Rush in middays, Hannity after that, Savage after that so the screams of not enough syndication don't jive with what's out there.

I do consider myself an idiot. We all live in a swamp so who would not classify as an idiot?

The complaints about "corporate puppets" is very old and very tired. It frankly comes across as I lost my gig and I'm mad about it. Get over it already.

If all the locals are soooooooo bad, give us some examples of who would be better. Anytime I heard the Butleer guy he was screaming about the Panama Canal.

You say your dealing with the same problems as all of us- Insurance, the LRA, and lame contractors. okay, so why should we trash the local peeps who are talking about those isssues? Yeah we all get tired about hearing it but should they be ignoring these problems and go back to the days of "Those saints are looking good huh?"
 
Yes we have syndication, but we have 3 times as much local, and as i said before a redundency repeat on 1350. Remember i said in my initial post "Now we have 4 stations, yet somehow less syndication then we did when we had three. " It is an extreme lack of syndication relative to the standing blitzkrieg of locals they have. It woudln't be so bad if they didnt' have the "encore" on 1350(an absolutely great opportunity to dump the repeats and get some syndication in). I'de also think a change from Rush or hannity (would be nice, since they are hardcore repubs, not conservatives but party liners). Since they are top Tier i dont' see that happening.

On the topic of replacement for locals, i gave my examples, or how about just moving Savage and Boortz to Midday timeslot repeats. If the Spud show deserves it why dont' these guys?

Yes Butler ranted about the Panama Canal but he did have Plenty of other topics, as i stated in a previous response. These issues have much greater impact on civilization then local trash pickup. I'm not saying that's not important, But Asher once spent an entire hour on his show discussing the ideal red wine to bring to thanksgiving dinner. Thankfully Robinette had a Iraq war vetran related topic on that day at that hour. Local has it's place but it shouldn't be the majority of what's offered.

One of the stations even offeres O rielly , at 9pm.... on Sunday night. That's an obvious waste. Give Asher that slot.
 
Your preaching at the wrong guy- I love Asher's passion and style, like a bunch of my friends too
 
littlelarry said:
No, not because he likes syndicated over local. But syndicated is out there in pretty much all parts of the day. I hear Boortz in the morning, Rush in middays, Hannity after that, Savage after that so the screams of not enough syndication don't jive with what's out there.
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We all have our personal favorites, local or syndicated. The only thing I can stomach is Spud & Garland and occasionally Andre'. I haven't listened to 'RNO at other times of the day to make an opinion. But with my Christmas money, I'm headed to Radio Shack for the Sirius deal, more variety. I'm tired of being force-feed the same 300 songs and the local "peeps" who shouldn't be hosting a talk show. Case in point, Hokie Gajan, love listening to him and Henderson on Sundays. But him with Bob Mitchell, I'd rather hear songs I've heard for the second time in a day. Then, he attempts to do a home improvement show. Please! If they'd put him out to pasture, then you could say "Virginia, there is a Santa Claus". WWL on demand is not a bad idea but re-running some of the bafoons? They've given up on the frequency but they think they smell money.

littlelarry said:
The complaints about "corporate puppets" is very old and very tired. It frankly comes across as I lost my gig and I'm mad about it. Get over it already.
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"Corporate puppets" are just what they are or would you rather "brown-nosers". They ship 'em in, screw up the stations, then ship 'em off to do the same elsewhere. It's like Family Feud. One gives a brainless reply to a question and the rest scream "great answer". It's leaves you scratching your head. No onions, period. They have their VP's of programming and "con"-sulants come in once a year and tell them what's better for this city. Our research shows...you ever "see" the research? Bet not. These money-sucking leeches all have the mentality that Mardi Gras is nothing more than beads, boobs and booze on Bourbon Street and that Emril's is a great local restaurant. And as far as "I lost my gig and I'm mad about it", I got out when the Jesuits were still in the business and our wonderful Congressman, Billy Tauzin got the industy deregulated. I'm quite happy working in marine electronics. I just feel sorry for those non-management folks in radio.

Terrestrial radio is in a sorry state and if the big corporations think HD radio is the savior, think again. You can have the best engineers and gear in the world but if the content sucks, what's the point. It's about content and convenience.

BTW...younglarry....what about dem Saints! Dey show lookin' good!
 
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