Pastrick Gone at 'HTT!

[reeger]

A thought from Richmond, Virginia.
My wife read the news to me as she surfed the Buffalo News online. I feel like I am in mourning. As I thought about it, I don't think it's for Jim. I am confident he will be fine, productive and happy -- whatever direction he takes.

I first met Jim in 1974 when he worked on WYSL and I was a part-timer on the FM side (WPHD). Over the years, he sought me out and gave great advice and support several times as my career took twists and turns. I admire his strength of character and wisdom. I feel blessed that our paths crossed.

Click the Google link for Jim at WHTT and you get a message:
DJ not found
That's become true almost everywhere one turns. I think that my sadness this week is because I am now convinced that "radio" is over. The next generation will neither know, nor understand the power and magic of local radio and people like Jim Pastrick.

Ron Reger

 

[midnight_skulker]

No surprise about Jim Pastick.... Maybe Home Depot is hiring.

And Cummings should know - Home Depot just fired him for incompentence.

 

[midnight_skulker]

Well, I was going to hold off but this is too much. I won't openly kick someone when they're down but Jim.....Mr.Pastrick.....karma comes a callin' sometimes huh?

You won't openly kick someone when they're down?

By posting your message, you just did that.

What a ******bag you are.

 

[milehimarc]

Worked with Jim at 97 Rock. Guys a pro, period.

Would love a contact e-mail for Jim.

Marc Stout

 

[OhioMediaWatch]

I don't know Mr. Pastrick...I have only seen him post on this board, and I'm pretty sure I've never heard him on the radio (WHTT doesn't really get down here, and I haven't really listened to it while in the region).

But for me?

Real, dedicated broadcast professionals who identify themselves are speaking positively about him, at length, with details, including personal stories, even those where Mr. Pastrick was "tough on them".

A couple of people who decline to tell us anything about themselves, and who do not detail how they know him, are not.

You make the call, as the football TV shows say...

 

[Savage]

"Reliable souses report" it's: [email protected].

Inspector Clouseau mangled French accent: "Dere ees your e-malle adwesse. There ees no charge."

 

[JIBGUY]

Jim is probably happier than all the rest of us.... After 40+ years in the biz, he's been there done that. Radio is horribly unstable. Probably saved a ton of money from the better days of radio, and is probably headed to the beach... a NICE beach and retire/relax.

 

[alw]

Mr. Pastrick is not the retire/relax type. I think we'll be hearing from him before long.

I would suspect that, by now, he's walking around talking up every post he hears everywhere.

A talent like his is not to be shut off and sequestered at some beach.


Heeeee'l Beeee Baaaack!
Stallone-1984

 

[JIBGUY]

OK then, ... maybe its time for Jim to buy his own station! Sounds a lot better than to go back into the jaws of heartless corporate radio.

 

[cee]

OK then, ... maybe its time for Jim to buy his own station! Sounds a lot better than to go back into the jaws of heartless corporate radio.

Don't know about Jim's plans, but for those veteran dyed in the wool radio guys, this seems like the best way to go if you're in it till retirement. People I know of who've done this seem to be flourishing and yes, don't have to deal with the corporate bean counters. As one such person said about being a mom and pop operator: "that's great - because I"m Pop."

 

[SirRoxalot]

OK then, ... maybe its time for Jim to buy his own station! Sounds a lot better than to go back into the jaws of heartless corporate radio.

Somehow I don't think that Citadel was paying him the kind of jack that would make that an option. Then again, if bankruptcies run rampant and radio really implodes...

 

[cee]

Many small town AM stations are pretty affordable, especially if you shop around and have good credit. Basically buy a fixer upper and make improvements(and run it with little-to-no staff). You can always move up afterwards and get an FM. This has been done before.

 

[The Voice of Reason]

Many small town AM stations are pretty affordable, especially if you shop around and have good credit. Basically buy a fixer upper and make improvements(and run it with little-to-no staff). You can always move up afterwards and get an FM. This has been done before.

Take into account this economy, plus that many banks are tight when it comes to issuing credit, and I hardly think investing in some small town radio operation that you describe as a "fixer-upper" would be a sound investment. I'm talking now from a business prospective.
Some people feel that eventually the big media companies will start divesting themselves of less profitable stations, which will open the door for more local ownership. Again I say that while that might be true, it will still take either a huge down payment of cash, or a good line of credit for someone, or a group, to purchase a station. Even if this first hurdle is accomplished, you would still need a staff, no matter how small, to run the station; but most importantly clients to buy air time. Again the economy will play a key role. Look at how many established stations are cutting staff because sales have dropped.

 

[cee]

Right now is probably not a good time to invest in anything, but I people who have made modest investments, ran them as a family operation and have done quite well. Basically, a no overhead operation. I'm not an account who gets to see their books, but they started with an investment well below 100 grand and they are still in business, so there you go.