SICK AND TIRED...

[leoingle]

of all the comments I always read about the new 9 5 0 and what used to be FM News Channel 97.5. I apologize that most of you can not listen to talk/news radio with people that have their own personalities. I find/found these stations informative while also at the same time to be entertaining. These stations hit a demographic that nobody else has sought after, and that is the younger generation of people that are focused on making something of their selves and actually do care what is going on in this country and etc (or even better yet, that COULD care) at an earlier than average age. The issues that most people don't get into till they are older, but there is actually quite a few out there like me that get into all this before that average age. I will say that I am 31 and I will also say that most people my age and that I know don't get into the topics and issues that these stations cover; these are issues and topics (I believe) that most people don't start getting interested in until their 40's or so. I never listened to talk/news radio till 97.5 came along. I was the typical younger generation person that really didn't get into issues of whats going on locally or my financial future or anything with the government. It wasn't that I wasn't interested, it's just that talk/new radio was boring to me, I couldn't get into it. But these stations have personalities that are a little edgy and entertaining. The stations with Rush, Prager, Hannity, and Beck are so boring to me they make me want to scratch my eyes out. I am glad we have stations come along that have a little excitement to them and their personalities to attract the younger generation that also care about these issues on talk radio. I will just go out on a limb and say that I bet the majority of the people on this board are probably in their 50's and up. I am just tired of seeing people cry about one news/talk radio station going in a direction they don't like. Well all I have to say is then go listen to another one, because there is plenty to choose from that have that plain boring format you like. The same people that cry about the direction of these stations are probably the same people that cry about the younger generation not caring about a thing that is going on. So instead of sitting around and complaining because not every station of a certain format is not how you like it, you should be thankful there are stations these that come along and can draw in a younger generation and make them aware of what is going on and get them interested in these topics.

 

[truthsayer]

The 9 5 0 is sloppy and a real tragic end to the frequency in Houston! 97.5 was real bad content by very talented people and a bad signal.


Best wishes glad you joined the board.

 

[purpledevil]

What is there to say after that? You are defending one station that no longer exists because a) it was unlistenable signalwise to us in the heart of Houston, and b) had no substance when it came to actually providing its namesake. News. Sorry to say it, for the simple fact that KFNC had an absolute all-star of talent with people such as Mike Shiloh, Jim Carolla, Jim Pruett, etc. but when it came to hard nosed, well delivered news KFNC fell extremely short. The other station you speak of is an 80+ year old heritage station that has been absolutely destroyed in its creditability and has went from being the reliable and faithful 950 KPRC, to being full of more than just Mojo. I know there are plenty of folks here that don't particularly care for the morning show, so please let me stop you from saying that is my reasoning for the distaste I have for the new 9-5-0. While I feel their act is old and tiresome, you have to give them credit for being able to pull off the most incredible job of back pedaling this market has ever seen, and getting Clear Channel to buy it lock, stock, and barrel. Wow! In my eyes, KPRC went from the head of the class, the valedictorian of the dial so to speak, to dumming itself down to make the other also-rans in the cluster look better. How do you justify moving all of the credible, dare I say entertaining talk programming to what is supposed to be your news station, and come up with this as a suitable replacement for what once was a very proud part of this little community called Houston? I respect that you enjoy the new programming. Good for you. Being in my 30's myself, I just don't get it. To me, the station is going after a demo it never has before and it's showing badly.

 

[leoingle]

well i will admit that i am not some kind of radio guru or know the history of houston radio or radio in general. but guess what, the majority of people that listen aren't. truthsayer - that is your opinion, which are in no doubt entitled to, same as i am entitled to mine and i enjoy it. I have to say i did enjoy 97.5 more than I do 9 5 0 though. I literally listened to 97.5 10 - 12 hours a day. And no it might not be as much as a news station compared to others. But its much more of a news station and informative than the average radio station on the airwaves today, especially in a day in age with airwaves that are saturated with ghetto toned stations and stations that i dont understand a thing they are saying. i really totally avoided the aspect of signal strength in first post because that is a totally different topic in my opinion, but i do knnow it does effect the overall outcome of a station making it or not. I never had a problem picking up 97.5 on the north side of town and even living in conroe. the 9 5 0 is a different story, i do have problems picking it up alot. i do not care for W&J, i do agree with there views usually, but they just aren't entertaining to me. I'd much rather hear Pruett and Shannon in the morning like i did back in the 97.5 days.

 

[purpledevil]

You and I are in agreement in regards to Pruett & Shannon. I still rue the day that Pruett & Shannon, and Grego were replaced by W&J. This always marked the beginning of the end to me for the once legendary KLOL. I still hold out hope that Jim and Brian will somehow, someway make their respective ways back to the Houston airwaves. The signal issues with KFNC most definitely helped in its eventual demise, however if you look back at other instances of an FM talk station (97 Talk, You 106.9) they had better signals than what KFNC had during its time as a talk format, and still failed. It's not so much who you put on the air, or what type of signal you have for an FM talker in this market. It's just not something that the general population of Houston seems to support. As far as KPRC, if you are interested a very detailed story about the history of KPRC is available at the link below. One of the longtime posters here at R-I put this informative site together and has lots of information in it with regards to Houston radio's early days.

http://houstonradiohistory.blogspot.com/2007/05/happy-birthday-kprc.html

 

[Twilight Lounge]

Jim Pruett will be at Uncle Albert's pub this Sunday beginning at 12 noon for a Stevens and Pruett Ranch/ Lone Star Rally fund raiser. He would love to see some old listeners! Don't know exactly where it is.

 

[leoingle]

purpledevil - whole heartedly agree with you. Pruett and Shannon together can entertain the hell out of me to the end of time. They never get old to me and I probably could listen to them for a 6 hour show of they had it. They just crack me up them being them. I share your hopes of them ending back up on the airwaves someday soon. And I promise you I will be listening.

*Also* - on a side note for anybody that cares. Jim Pruett, Brian Shannon and Laurie Kendrick will be on Alan Lammey's Energy Week this sunday from 1PM - 2PM on The 9-5-0.

 

[truthsayer]

leoingle, Enjoy the 9 5 0 now because they are just about to deliver a deathblow to the 950 that insures its total failure.

 

[kendro]

purpledevil - whole heartedly agree with you. Pruett and Shannon together can entertain the hell out of me to the end of time. They never get old to me and I probably could listen to them for a 6 hour show of they had it. They just crack me up them being them. I share your hopes of them ending back up on the airwaves someday soon. And I promise you I will be listening.

*Also* - on a side note for anybody that cares. Jim Pruett, Brian Shannon and Laurie Kendrick will be on Alan Lammey's Energy Week this sunday from 1PM - 2PM on The 9-5-0.

950 on the web? I would like to hear the Sunday segment.

 

[truthsayer]

That deathblow may have already taken place? I have not listened latley. Listen close!

This source is right about 80% of the time.

 

[leoingle]

purpledevil - whole heartedly agree with you. Pruett and Shannon together can entertain the hell out of me to the end of time. They never get old to me and I probably could listen to them for a 6 hour show of they had it. They just crack me up them being them. I share your hopes of them ending back up on the airwaves someday soon. And I promise you I will be listening.

*Also* - on a side note for anybody that cares. Jim Pruett, Brian Shannon and Laurie Kendrick will be on Alan Lammey's Energy Week this sunday from 1PM - 2PM on The 9-5-0.

950 on the web? I would like to hear the Sunday segment.

Yeah, go to www.the950.com and you can listen. Thats usually how I listen to it.

 

[leoingle]

That deathblow may have already taken place? I have not listened latley. Listen close!

This source is right about 80% of the time.

So what would this deathblow be? I have not heard anything different. Everything still sounds the same to me, personality and strength.

 

[truthsayer]

I have been told Fox News will be or has been removed from the MOJO. Replaced with ???


Maybe real top quality radio content! ;D

 

[Nole]

I have tried Baker and Hunt a few times. Hunt has potential, but Baker makes it un- listenable for me. That he is successful here really speaks to the low expectations of Houstonians. I am so thankful to be able to listen to radio from other cities via the internet.

 

[leoingle]

I have tried Baker and Hunt a few times. Hunt has potential, but Baker makes it un- listenable for me. That he is successful here really speaks to the low expectations of Houstonians. I am so thankful to be able to listen to radio from other cities via the internet.

Well Nole, thats your opinion, I happen the think Chris Baker is quite entertaining and also does a pretty good job on his show on 740 also, where he doesn't joke around as much and gets more in-depth.

 

[Nole]

Fair enough. You and many others like him and that's why he is on the air. I find it way too predictable and uninformed.

 

[leoingle]

its not as informed for a reason, that is his role on that show, as opposed to his gig on 740. I think too many ppl look past that aspect. This station is supposed to be entertaining as much as its supposed to be informing. And everybody wants to compare it to all the other boring stick in the mud news/talk stations. Its like comparing apples to oranges.

 

[Nole]

I find him uninformed in general. Just my opinion.

 

[primarysuspect]

That deathblow may have already taken place? I have not listened latley. Listen close!

This source is right about 80% of the time.

Well, if you say so. I thihnk the amount of billboards on the roads says differently unfortunately.

The 9-5-0 is about as close to a disaster as you'll ever be able to hear on a daily basis.

 

[primarysuspect]

its not as informed for a reason, that is his role on that show, as opposed to his gig on 740. I think too many ppl look past that aspect. This station is supposed to be entertaining as much as its supposed to be informing. And everybody wants to compare it to all the other boring stick in the mud news/talk stations. Its like comparing apples to oranges.

Myself, personally, I am to the point as to where if I need news about an ongoing local story or storm, I do not do what I used to do--turn on the radio to 740 AM even though there is usually a radio within two feet of me at all times. I punch up the houston chronicle or one of the TV stations websites. Or Houston Transtar.

The airing of allegedly "entertaining" but all too frequently yawn inducing commentators in place of what used to be trustworthy local personalities and top-notch news reporting has soured me on 740 as well. Their management probably should get out of the radio business if you ask me.