What this election means to talkradio

[noborderwall]

It will make very little difference. Right wing-nut radio talk show hosts will continue to bash Democrats no matter whether Obama is president or not, although they may have a little more ammunition now that the Democrats control Washington. Limbaugh, Hannity, and all the other blowhards will criticize Obama for every decision he make, whether the decisions are the right ones or not. Why? Because they're hypocrites. Thank God they're not changing minds, since the only people who listen are those who need to have their own views verified. One thing this election showed was how increasingly out of touch with the real world the Limbaughs and Hannitys are. And don't quote me their audience numbers. Yes, they're large. But they're not really growing.

 

[The Beave]

Limbaugh, Hannity, and all the other blowhards will criticize Obama for every decision he make, whether the decisions are the right ones or not.

The communications world is a stage... every person plays a part.

I am right wing ... I'm probably more radical than most (thanks KFYI)
I respectfully disagree as everyone has a right to let their opinion be known.

NEXT CALLER!

 

[Don62]

It will make very little difference. Right wing-nut radio talk show hosts will continue to bash Democrats no matter whether Obama is president or not, although they may have a little more ammunition now that the Democrats control Washington.

And the other side will do the same.

I guess it doesn't make any difference for that boob Stephanie Miller. Her schtick is to attack other commentators, particularly ones that disagree with her weak political stances.

Its pathetic that the bulk of that half-wit's show is to attack people of superior intellect, and ones that have much larger listernship.

 

[talkjim]

"I guess it doesn't make any difference for that boob Stephanie Miller. Her schtick is to attack other commentators, particularly ones that disagree with her weak political stances."

Uh, Don, it's called satire, and she does it very well--well enough to rack up some of the best ratings numbers in progressive talk. Maybe, it's not your thing, but I assure you that she has a substantial following.

 

[Don62]

Uh... most people have never heard of her, and most of those that listen to talk radio don't listen to the mentally-challenged host who can't do a show without attacking other hosts.

Remember, this is the cro-magnum that on Larry King said "the Democratic party is always right."

 

[SeanMGilbow]

Don, the so-called intelligent boob is the most listened-to talker on WVKO. Because of Stephanie Miller, the station had to expand its bandwidth for people wanting to listen live via the web.

Now, if you have something to say about everyone associated with WVKO, I bet we can expand this thread another six pages.

 

[DaleGriffin]

Don, the so-called intelligent boob is the most listened-to talker on WVKO. Because of Stephanie Miller, the station had to expand its bandwidth for people wanting to listen live via the web.

Now, if you have something to say about everyone associated with WVKO, I bet we can expand this thread another six pages.

Come on Sean, he's referring to her as a national figure, not every post is about Columbus. Also being the most listened to host on WVKO is not really a great accomplishment... is her show busting the 1 share plateau?

Aren't comedy shows suppose to be funny? Get those chicks (Frangelina?) off the radio.

This is not good radio...

Miller: blah blah blah Grampy McSane
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah Chimpy
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah Grampy [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.

More Ed Shultz, less of what is posted above and maybe the format starts making a dent.

 

[talkjim]

Trust me, Dale--Stephanie's successful in many more places other than WVKO. On the west coast, it's a morning drive show, and she's made steady gains at CC's KTLK/Los Angeles and at the CBS progressive talker, KPTK/Seattle. At CC's KKGN/San Francisco, they tried replacing her in morning drive with a local show, and they were overwhelmed with calls demanding her return, so they brought her back.

In Washington, she was stolen away from the first station in the market to air her show, by a greater-powered rival.

When I filled in on the morning show at WINZ, I was told that she was the leading host there--leading in a strong lineup, I might add.

MSNBC was interested enough to test her when they were putting together a morning show post-Imus.

You may not personally appreciate her act, and that's fine--it's not for everyone. But there's no denying that she's making her mark.

 

[DaleGriffin]

I don't doubt she is... but using the most popular on this or that a 1 share station line doesn't speak much of her reach.

Forced comedy is not my cup of tea, but I am looking for a tad more seriousness in my talk radio which is why I like Shultz and Rhodes (except her bits, which aren't funny, and "bounce your boobies" which has never been funny) while loathing the Young Turks and Miller.

 

[almaniac27]

Combining political talk with humor is a tricky thing. I used to listen to Stephanie's show more, but I have grown tired of it. Unfortunately she is on pretty much every progressive talk station in the country. I prefer Lionel because he can construct better arguments than Stephanie, probably because of his background as a lawyer. He goes more in depth while Stephanie just mentions a Democratic talking point in passing while making fun of Bill O'Reilly. He is also not lock-step with other liberal hosts, I heard him making fun of the notion of "hate crimes" last week.

 

[Don62]

Don, the so-called intelligent boob is the most listened-to talker on WVKO. Because of Stephanie Miller, the station had to expand its bandwidth for people wanting to listen live via the web.

Now, if you have something to say about everyone associated with WVKO, I bet we can expand this thread another six pages.

Come on Sean, he's referring to her as a national figure, not every post is about Columbus. Also being the most listened to host on WVKO is not really a great accomplishment... is her show busting the 1 share plateau?

Aren't comedy shows suppose to be funny? Get those chicks (Frangelina?) off the radio.

This is not good radio...

Miller: blah blah blah Grampy McSane
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah Chimpy
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah Grampy [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.
Miller: blah blah blah [insert lame joke]
Indistinguishable ******: grunt grunt
Frangelina 1: Thank you!
Frangelina 2: O-K! I'm saying.

More Ed Shultz, less of what is posted above and maybe the format starts making a dent.

You forgot about the fart jokes.

 

[KFodor]

What does the election mean? Absolutely nothing.

You see, what all of you don't "get" is that talk radio (be it right or left) is about entertainment...not politics.

Some of you, on both sides of the spectrum are too hung up with your partisanship and your political agendas to acknowledge this.

Despite my old conservative self, I will congratulate the President-Elect for his election and running a much better campaign than John McCain. Barack Obama is very definitely a political pro (as well as those in his organization). They did virtually everything right, as the Republicans did almost (not completely, but almost) everything wrong. Republicans still don't seem to completely understand why they lost. Of course, I reserve the right to criticize Barack Obama when he does something I don't agree with, but, as far as I'm concerned, he has a "clean page" to work with for now with me.

But, as far as talk radio goes, as I have preached endlessly on these boards: it's not ideology, it's entertainment that wins at the end of the day.

 

[SeanMGilbow]

Am I missing something here? Since when did talk radio have to be serious all the time?

According to the latest talk show audience data, Talkers magazine scores Stephanie with 1.5 million plus listeners nationally, same as her namesake Dennis. But it took her less time and fewer stations to reach a million listeners. Dennis just appeared in the latest data.

And Dale...the station hasn't been on the air a year yet. However, it has more local programming and advertisers than the former progressive talk station had at this stage.

Oh...as for Frangela, who are best known for their appearances on VH1's "Best Week Ever," a lot of us in Columbus would love to see the gals in national syndication.

Jason's right on the entertainment argument.

 

[mls]

Limbaugh has 20 million people who listen everyday.

No, he doesn't. He has fewer people than that who listen at least five consecutive minutes during the average week. Big difference. I listen to him an average of five minutes a week because I'm curious about what the other side is saying, but five minutes is all I can stand.

 

[Heater]

But, as far as talk radio goes, as I have preached endlessly on these boards: it's not ideology, it's entertainment that wins at the end of the day.

How is radio in it's current form considered "Entertainment". With the exception of Bruce Williams and Dennis Miller talk radio is just a echo chamber for the Republican party. It is void of new ideas and lacks any entertainment value whatsoever.

 

[gr8oldies]

When Michael Savage can rip George Bush a new one thats hardly an echo chamber

 

[ropertex]

The hypocrisy of talk radio is just incredible. G. Gordon Liddy calling Obama a "terrorist" when Liddy, working for Nixon, proposed firebombing the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. in order to sneak into the building as firemen and grab sensitive classified documents. And Liddy was pardoned by Jimmy Carter! Then Hannity's "Great American" promotion with General Motors, where you could win a GM vehicle built in Mexico!

 

[radiotower40]

But, as far as talk radio goes, as I have preached endlessly on these boards: it's not ideology, it's entertainment that wins at the end of the day.

You are absolutely correct. A host can be a nice person, a liberal or a conservative, a man or a woman. The bottom
line is if they are boring, people are not going to listen!



How is radio in it's current form considered "Entertainment". With the exception of Bruce Williams and Dennis Miller talk radio is just a echo chamber for the Republican party. It is void of new ideas and lacks any entertainment value whatsoever.


What is entertaining to one person is not going to be entertaining to another person. I do find Dennis Miller to be
entertaining as you do, I also find Rush to be entertaining. I have listened to Bruce Williams several times in the past, and
while he seems to be an honest and genuine person, I did not find him to be "entertaining" whatsoever.

When Michael Savage can rip George Bush a new one thats hardly an echo chamber

I also listen to Savage and would like to know how he is an echo chamber for President Bush?

 

[Heater]

When Michael Savage can rip George Bush a new one thats hardly an echo chamber

Ripping a 20% approval rating President is bold? The intellectual stimulus from talk radio is nonexistent. The RNC sends daily talking points to the Drudge Report and the talk radio echo chamber repeats them every hour on the hour every day of every week of every year.

 

[Heater]

But, as far as talk radio goes, as I have preached endlessly on these boards: it's not ideology, it's entertainment that wins at the end of the day.

You are absolutely correct. A host can be a nice person, a liberal or a conservative, a man or a woman. The bottom
line is if they are boring, people are not going to listen!



How is radio in it's current form considered "Entertainment". With the exception of Bruce Williams and Dennis Miller talk radio is just a echo chamber for the Republican party. It is void of new ideas and lacks any entertainment value whatsoever.


What is entertaining to one person is not going to be entertaining to another person. I do find Dennis Miller to be
entertaining as you do, I also find Rush to be entertaining. I have listened to Bruce Williams several times in the past, and
while he seems to be an honest and genuine person, I did not find him to be "entertaining" whatsoever.

When Michael Savage can rip George Bush a new one thats hardly an echo chamber

I also listen to Savage and would like to know how he is an echo chamber for President Bush?

Although I do not agree with him, Rush was entertaining before Obama came on the scene. Now he is as crazy as Sean Hannity. He even mentioned some nonsense internet myth about Obama the other day. Rush used to be witty and offered interesting retorts to his opponents. Now he is little more than an old version of Sean Hannity who is a complete moron.

I can not listen to Savage as he just hates everything and everybody. His entire show is how much he hates them.