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[RadioSalesVet]

Personally I can't wait until John & Lance start at 6am (even though they'll probably hate it) so I don't have to listen to 740 News all the time on my drive to work. I really like CP but not sure he would fit in at 1560. I think Wexler would be a better addition. Any chance?

Re: station preferences, I'm not a hater so I'll say I like a lot of the content (but not all) on both 1560 and 610. Most of the time I prefer 1560. I've tried CP's station but very rarely stay there very long. For example whenever 1560 plays The Rock intro around 5pm I immediately switch the dial and check out the competition. According to Seany though, more people like it than dislike it so it ain't going anywhere. Also for every funny Raheel bit, there are three more where I change the channel. To each his own.

p.s. Never, I mean EVERRRRRR, do I change the channel when SEC Guy shows up.

I agree with you about Raheel...talk about a guy who sucks at what he does. He will be one of the main reasons 1560 falls in the next year. 1560 to me is an inferior product compared to the all mighty Rich Lord. Rich is the best guy at 610. He is always at games and has great chemistry with his partners. If the guys at 1560 were like Rich then they might stay afloat and not fail in the next year.

Sean and Nuño, I appreciate yall taking time out and responding to people but seriously yalls station sucks hardcore. My cup of tea is the best, Rich Lord tea.

 

[adguy]

RadioVet,

Have you listened to 1560 lately? I can't be accurate, but there seems to be times where they have 5 min commercial breaks filled with seemingly paying customers. That doesn't sound like a station hovering over the funeral home. If your handle is correct you should know that. As for Raheel, he could not possibly have anything to do with any failure of that station unless he takes a match and torches the building. I agree, he doesn't bring much to the table over there, but he is not THAT significant. As for Rich Lord, I agree that he is one of the best in the market and his afternoon drive presence keeps 610 afloat. His only problem is his co-host who hogs the mike with uninformed jibberish most of the time. 1560 would do well to get Lord if they could. Like I have posted numerous times, 1560 is very close to busting out in a big way. They just need a few breaks going their way. Perhaps their best break currently is the corporate destruction of CC, CBS and Cumulus. Those abortions will open the door for 1560 in due time and I believe they know it.

 

[RadioSalesVet]

RadioVet,

Have you listened to 1560 lately? I can't be accurate, but there seems to be times where they have 5 min commercial breaks filled with seemingly paying customers. That doesn't sound like a station hovering over the funeral home. If your handle is correct you should know that. As for Raheel, he could not possibly have anything to do with any failure of that station unless he takes a match and torches the building. I agree, he doesn't bring much to the table over there, but he is not THAT significant. As for Rich Lord, I agree that he is one of the best in the market and his afternoon drive presence keeps 610 afloat. His only problem is his co-host who hogs the mike with uninformed jibberish most of the time. 1560 would do well to get Lord if they could. Like I have posted numerous times, 1560 is very close to busting out in a big way. They just need a few breaks going their way. Perhaps their best break currently is the corporate destruction of CC, CBS and Cumulus. Those abortions will open the door for 1560 in due time and I believe they know it.

Adguy,

I am confused, are you for 1560 or against it? You were destroying Sean1560 but when he called you out you back tracked. You backtrack more than Micheal Jackson's doctor. I thought we were on the same team with destroying 1560 and getting the good word of Rich Lord out to the masses.

The only way 1560 busts out big time is by signing Rich Lord and getting rid of Raheel. I'm sure 1560 would be happy with losing that minority and putting in Rich for that position. I heard the only reason Rich won't leave 610 is because of the Texans sideline gig. Here are the reasons why Rich would fit in with the guys at the soon to be dead 1560:

• Great work ethic
• Great chemistry with everyone he works with (he is the reason Charlie was offered a job at 790 because Rich made Charlie interesting)
• He goes to all the games and covers all the teams in Houston
• Great locker room guy who knows all the players!
• develops great relationships with young players and brings them into studio
• constantly getting KILT national exposure
• All the guys at 1560 seem to like him
• He is Rich Lord...and he IS AWESOME

I'm tired of this 1560 loving. Sports Radio 610 is the beast and 1560 seems to be making no ground on them. Good day sir.

 

[schmave]

RadioVet,

Have you listened to 1560 lately? I can't be accurate, but there seems to be times where they have 5 min commercial breaks filled with seemingly paying customers. That doesn't sound like a station hovering over the funeral home. If your handle is correct you should know that. As for Raheel, he could not possibly have anything to do with any failure of that station unless he takes a match and torches the building. I agree, he doesn't bring much to the table over there, but he is not THAT significant. As for Rich Lord, I agree that he is one of the best in the market and his afternoon drive presence keeps 610 afloat. His only problem is his co-host who hogs the mike with uninformed jibberish most of the time. 1560 would do well to get Lord if they could. Like I have posted numerous times, 1560 is very close to busting out in a big way. They just need a few breaks going their way. Perhaps their best break currently is the corporate destruction of CC, CBS and Cumulus. Those abortions will open the door for 1560 in due time and I believe they know it.

Adguy,

I am confused, are you for 1560 or against it? You were destroying Sean1560 but when he called you out you back tracked. You backtrack more than Micheal Jackson's doctor. I thought we were on the same team with destroying 1560 and getting the good word of Rich Lord out to the masses.

The only way 1560 busts out big time is by signing Rich Lord and getting rid of Raheel. I'm sure 1560 would be happy with losing that minority and putting in Rich for that position. I heard the only reason Rich won't leave 610 is because of the Texans sideline gig. Here are the reasons why Rich would fit in with the guys at the soon to be dead 1560:

• Great work ethic
• Great chemistry with everyone he works with (he is the reason Charlie was offered a job at 790 because Rich made Charlie interesting)
• He goes to all the games and covers all the teams in Houston
• Great locker room guy who knows all the players!
• develops great relationships with young players and brings them into studio
• constantly getting KILT national exposure
• All the guys at 1560 seem to like him
• He is Rich Lord...and he IS AWESOME

I'm tired of this 1560 loving. Sports Radio 610 is the beast and 1560 seems to be making no ground on them. Good day sir.

I still think we'll see Rich and Charlie back together once CC ends sports on 790. Whether that will be at 610 or 1560, I have no idea. But I do remember reading that they genuinely got along well and wouldn't close the door on working together again.

 

[dnuno]

RadioVet,

Have you listened to 1560 lately? I can't be accurate, but there seems to be times where they have 5 min commercial breaks filled with seemingly paying customers. That doesn't sound like a station hovering over the funeral home. If your handle is correct you should know that. As for Raheel, he could not possibly have anything to do with any failure of that station unless he takes a match and torches the building. I agree, he doesn't bring much to the table over there, but he is not THAT significant. As for Rich Lord, I agree that he is one of the best in the market and his afternoon drive presence keeps 610 afloat. His only problem is his co-host who hogs the mike with uninformed jibberish most of the time. 1560 would do well to get Lord if they could. Like I have posted numerous times, 1560 is very close to busting out in a big way. They just need a few breaks going their way. Perhaps their best break currently is the corporate destruction of CC, CBS and Cumulus. Those abortions will open the door for 1560 in due time and I believe they know it.

Adguy, I take exception with your "opinion" of Raheel. That is not based on fact. You may have an opinion of his on air persona, and that is fine, but saying he doesn't bring much to the table is FALSE. He is responsible for our relationships with the players on the local franchises. He is responsible for our interviews including the one with Ocho Cinco that made WORLDWIDE noise. He is responsible for much of our web content.

I think most people need to reevaluate the word talent. Talent today in this world of multimedia is not just your radio voice. Its content in several areas. Covering events, games etc is only part of the duties. Developing cultivating relationships. Having players open up and being themselves on air, not a cookie cutter carve out. Videos, blogs etc. You find me a person in this market that does not work for 1560, that is doing everything Raheel is doing. Being a radio person is not having a newspaper on your studio table and calling that prep work. There is so much more to it.

I do respect your opinion. And I think you are basing it on just his radio voice. But just to be fair he does bring MORE to the table than most know. He is the epitome of what 1560 The Gameis .

Remember my open invitation to the station is here. I bet if you came by, met Raheel. See EVERYTHING he and the rest of us are doing you would maybe have a favorable opinion of him and us. I am not trying to change your radio taste, but just a different appreciation of his work.

Call me, spend 30 minutes with us. You are a welcomed guest.

 

[RadioSalesVet]

RadioVet,

Have you listened to 1560 lately? I can't be accurate, but there seems to be times where they have 5 min commercial breaks filled with seemingly paying customers. That doesn't sound like a station hovering over the funeral home. If your handle is correct you should know that. As for Raheel, he could not possibly have anything to do with any failure of that station unless he takes a match and torches the building. I agree, he doesn't bring much to the table over there, but he is not THAT significant. As for Rich Lord, I agree that he is one of the best in the market and his afternoon drive presence keeps 610 afloat. His only problem is his co-host who hogs the mike with uninformed jibberish most of the time. 1560 would do well to get Lord if they could. Like I have posted numerous times, 1560 is very close to busting out in a big way. They just need a few breaks going their way. Perhaps their best break currently is the corporate destruction of CC, CBS and Cumulus. Those abortions will open the door for 1560 in due time and I believe they know it.

Adguy, I take exception with your "opinion" of Raheel. That is not based on fact. You may have an opinion of his on air persona, and that is fine, but saying he doesn't bring much to the table is FALSE. He is responsible for our relationships with the players on the local franchises. He is responsible for our interviews including the one with Ocho Cinco that made WORLDWIDE noise. He is responsible for much of our web content.

I think most people need to reevaluate the word talent. Talent today in this world of multimedia is not just your radio voice. Its content in several areas. Covering events, games etc is only part of the duties. Developing cultivating relationships. Having players open up and being themselves on air, not a cookie cutter carve out. Videos, blogs etc. You find me a person in this market that does not work for 1560, that is doing everything Raheel is doing. Being a radio person is not having a newspaper on your studio table and calling that prep work. There is so much more to it.

I do respect your opinion. And I think you are basing it on just his radio voice. But just to be fair he does bring MORE to the table than most know. He is the epitome of what 1560 The Gameis .

Remember my open invitation to the station is here. I bet if you came by, met Raheel. See EVERYTHING he and the rest of us are doing you would maybe have a favorable opinion of him and us. I am not trying to change your radio taste, but just a different appreciation of his work.

Call me, spend 30 minutes with us. You are a welcomed guest.

This is why hate 1560. All yall do is defend each other. This Raheel kid needs to go back to Pakistan and cover Cricket or whatever sport they play there. The main reason I hate 1560 is that you guys bring personality to the players. I don't think its important to know what TV shows, music, etc multi-millionaire athletes care about. Why don't you goofballs give me more sports and less multi-media crap. I would rather listen to 20 minutes of Sam Malone than yalls garbage station that encourages ponce like behavior.

Adguy join the revolution of bashing 1560 mate.

 

[Dragrage]

This is why hate 1560. All yall do is defend each other. This Raheel kid needs to go back to Pakistan and cover Cricket or whatever sport they play there. The main reason I hate 1560 is that you guys bring personality to the players. I don't think its important to know what TV shows, music, etc multi-millionaire athletes care about. Why don't you goofballs give me more sports and less multi-media crap. I would rather listen to 20 minutes of Sam Malone than yalls garbage station that encourages ponce like behavior.

Adguy join the revolution of bashing 1560 mate.

OH MY GOD! You actually posted something and did not mention the MIGHTY Rich Lord!. Were you able to escape from the cage he keeps you in for a while? I am sure he will track you down soon enuff. Dude you are hillarious. You should have your own show. You keep me laughing with every keyboard stroke!

 

[Godman1560]

who is this "Lord" character you guys are talking about? he's got nothing on me.

 

[adguy]

RadioVet,

Adguy, I take exception with your "opinion" of Raheel. That is not based on fact. You may have an opinion of his on air persona, and that is fine, but saying he doesn't bring much to the table is FALSE. He is responsible for our relationships with the players on the local franchises. He is responsible for our interviews including the one with Ocho Cinco that made WORLDWIDE noise. He is responsible for much of our web content.

I do respect your opinion. And I think you are basing it on just his radio voice. But just to be fair he does bring MORE to the table than most know. He is the epitome of what 1560 The Gameis .

Obviously, my opinion is solely based on voice work. I do not know you or anybody at 1560 so my opinions are solely based on my observations from listening. His other work may indeed be very relevent, but that is beyond my observation.

 

[DITMC]

This is why hate 1560. All yall do is defend each other. This Raheel kid needs to go back to Pakistan and cover Cricket or whatever sport they play there. The main reason I hate 1560 is that you guys bring personality to the players. I don't think its important to know what TV shows, music, etc multi-millionaire athletes care about. Why don't you goofballs give me more sports and less multi-media crap. I would rather listen to 20 minutes of Sam Malone than yalls garbage station that encourages ponce like behavior.

Adguy join the revolution of bashing 1560 mate.

OH MY GOD! You actually posted something and did not mention the MIGHTY Rich Lord!. Were you able to escape from the cage he keeps you in for a while? I am sure he will track you down soon enuff. Dude you are hillarious. You should have your own show. You keep me laughing with every keyboard stroke!

Look Dad'sGarage: Why the panic? What makes good radio? Personality. What makes "listeners" listen? Character. *ich Lord blows and everyone knows it. Sure, he's savvy and knowledgeable, but so was the guy I bought my FJ Cruiser from. Not exactly material to be a great radio personality. 1560 is doing it right. There have been growing pains, but many have been corrected and in less than two years, they have distanced themselves from the "competition". Bill Van-Wise-Ass did not know what him (until the door did upon his exit). There is a reason for that: listening to Corporate, rather than paying extra attention to the listener.

DaveInTheMedCtr

 

[RadioSalesVet]

This is why hate 1560. All yall do is defend each other. This Raheel kid needs to go back to Pakistan and cover Cricket or whatever sport they play there. The main reason I hate 1560 is that you guys bring personality to the players. I don't think its important to know what TV shows, music, etc multi-millionaire athletes care about. Why don't you goofballs give me more sports and less multi-media crap. I would rather listen to 20 minutes of Sam Malone than yalls garbage station that encourages ponce like behavior.

Adguy join the revolution of bashing 1560 mate.

OH MY GOD! You actually posted something and did not mention the MIGHTY Rich Lord!. Were you able to escape from the cage he keeps you in for a while? I am sure he will track you down soon enuff. Dude you are hillarious. You should have your own show. You keep me laughing with every keyboard stroke!

Drag,

You must be an old running mate of mine because not too many people remember my days in front of the mic. It's probably been a good 15 years since Barry and I worked sports radio the way it was intended to be done. That is why I want Rich at 1560 because he works Sports Radio the way it was meant to be worked. Nothing like a man with good opinions and chemistry talking about the day in sports. You whippersnappers at 1560 should listen to old tape of the good ol days of Sports Radio.

I am amused that 1560 backers come on this great board of ours and spill their one-sided opinions on it. Please refrain from posting your worthless opinions. I hope you monkeys announce defeat at your SMUG Awards or whatever little party yall are throwing.

 

[RadioSalesVet]

Drag,

You must be an old running mate of mine because not too many people remember my days in front of the mic. It's probably been a good 15 years since Barry and I worked sports radio the way it was intended to be done. That is why I want Rich at 1560 because he works Sports Radio the way it was meant to be worked. Nothing like a man with good opinions and chemistry talking about the day in sports. You whippersnappers at 1560 should listen to old tape of the good ol days of Sports Radio.

I am amused that 1560 backers come on this great board of ours and spill their one-sided opinions on it. Please refrain from posting your worthless opinions. I hope you monkeys announce defeat at your SMUG Awards or whatever little party yall are throwing.

 

[Mediafrog+]

Gads, this discussion is getting tedious.

KGOW is not so much a sportstalk format, but rather a "guy talk" station. While it can at times have some interesting discussion, to my ears it mostly sounds like morons running their mouths. But that is not necessarily a knock on 1560. There is a definite market for that approach (look at the long-running success of KTCK in DFW, which is a ratings bright spot on what is otherwise an AM wasteland.) But it is not for everybody.

I don't see how Houston can continue to support four sportstalk stations. This is not a sophisticated, passionate, or intelligent sports market compared to numerous other cities, and the caller quality frequently is a ball and chain. One or two of the stations will bite the dust. ESPN Radio would be better off on an outlet that cleared the entire network schedule as 97.5's local shows are unlistenable. 790 is becoming a ghost town with all the layoffs, although Charlie Pallilo is a longtime personal favorite. And the last time I listened to 610 it was pure agony.

KGOW may very well survive if it can outlast the problems at its CC, CBS and Cumulus competitors.

 

[adguy]

Barry Warner----that's an interesting idea. I've know Barry for years and he could be very good on 1560 if they can take the schtic. Barry can be overly opinionated, but his sports knowledge and contacts with top sports personalities is 2nd to none. Hell, he mentored Mark Berman and look at Berman's rep today, not to mention his work ethic. Barry has always been entertaining and I have never figured out why he never stuck with anyone after his long tenure with KIKK or KILT years ago.

 

[hifidistortion]

Gads, this discussion is getting tedious.

Gotta agree with 'Frog....

I like 1560, quirks and all....now back to the actual topic. I think it would be interesting to put the "Sunday Block Party" on the morning drive..those guys are very entertaining to me and pair Adam with Rich.....

 

[RadioSalesVet]

Here's the thing you don't understand, Barry. KGOW doesn't have to answer to corporate executives in other cities, who don't understand the Houston market. KGOW is hands-on, run by people who know Houston as a living, breathing cities. It's the difference between talking with your neighbor, and talking making a long distance call that is a wrong number. KGOW's connection with listeners is something that burned-out executives in other cities will never grasp. Now, if KGOW will only get rid of that pesky Raheel character, they'll be hitting a home run.

 

[mrbeasley]

Haven't checked in on here in over a week; so I'm surprised to see the direction this thread took. Even more surprised at the ugliness of the sentiments I've seen displayed by supposed broadcast "professionals".

I agree with the comments about the charaters at KGOW being decidedly (and I might say refreshingly) different from those of the other sports stations. Like one commenter stated, we all thought Barry Warner was a screwball when he first came on the scene at KIKK, some years back. But for the crowd that KIKK was playing to, back then; he connected with them wonderfully. He knows his stuff and his style attracts listeners and viewers; so I'm sure those he works for could care less what some of you think about him. I think he's just sitting on the sidelines enjoying life for now. When he's ready, he'll get on board with somebody who's willing to meet his price.

The same goes for the guys on KGOW. They seem to have assembled a pretty respectable team of sports radio personalities over there. Will they be working on refining that even more? Only time will tell. I wouldn't sell any of them short, right now; including this Raheel charater. Hell, it's tough enough to break into this business, as it is. Maybe he has some rough edges now. Haven't heard him all that much. But, give him a few years and I'd bet he'll be one of the top sports radio guys in Houston. Could any of you guys on the sales side do any better? If so, why aren't you on the air?

 

[LibertyNT]

Well See it This way. With Spittle at 610. 1560 should be guaranteed to raise above 610 in ratings.

Gavin has NO clue how to run a station. Thanks For Taking Him away from Dallas.

 

[radioaircheck]

I hope you enjoyed your sports station while you had it. He will make it tank in less than 6 months. You should see the mess the Dallas stations are in!

 

[justsayin]

610 is boring to begin with, so if they can get worse that would be funny. 1560 is the best station in town.