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WLOB's Crocker and Castaldi...what happened?
- Thread starter Underminer
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Dumb....real dumb!!!
Well you could tell it was a slow news day in Portland on tuesday, Lead story was the death of a PPD Sgt and the 2nd story was the 2 in question.....well according to WGME.......I laugh but I know first hand the wrath of WRED / WLOB / WJAB Management....and I ain't talking about JJ either. Mine was stupid and not going there.....lets just say public outcry, out weights the support of your company....in other words someone makes a idol threat against this station and they are quick to settle......Settle meaning right or wrong the jock or talk show hosts in this case are removed! Castaldi was wrongfully removed and I personally think they should publicly hire him back and say their sorry! Will it happen?....I think I got a better chance of VT'ing a sports talk show from Tampa then that happening! NOW LET ME SAY THIS AGAIN I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST JJ OR DOC! HELL I WOULDN'T BE IN THE MARKET IM #19 WITHOUT JJ'S ENCOURAGEMENT!!! I just think the GM was quick to jump the gun on this one thats all!!! Oh and if anyone is looking for a hottie to do sports I know where the Fabulous Sports Babe is hiding out and on what station!
I'm not a regular listener of WLOB.I didn't realize there was anything local other than the morning show.When were Crocker and Castaldi on and what did happen? Just the facts.
The WGME coverage is here -
http://www.wgme.com/News/story_detail/story_detail_9.shtml?readmore
seems to me that, after watching the video and reading the story, Mr.Castaldi is getting a short-end-of-the-stick thing here, but that's me.
heated on-air discussions about politics during a political season on a talk station are as common as top-of-the-hour id's. the easiest way to avoid that is the shift-crossover convo - remove it from the mix until the ballots are counted and the chads are dangled.
the apparent expletive-name-calling - on the part of one of the involved parties - stupid. (my opinion) especially when done in front of a mic.
let's hope JJ and JvH can work this one out.
http://www.wgme.com/News/story_detail/story_detail_9.shtml?readmore
seems to me that, after watching the video and reading the story, Mr.Castaldi is getting a short-end-of-the-stick thing here, but that's me.
heated on-air discussions about politics during a political season on a talk station are as common as top-of-the-hour id's. the easiest way to avoid that is the shift-crossover convo - remove it from the mix until the ballots are counted and the chads are dangled.
the apparent expletive-name-calling - on the part of one of the involved parties - stupid. (my opinion) especially when done in front of a mic.
let's hope JJ and JvH can work this one out.
WOW!!! You all are making some big waves......All Access picked it up and I hear CNN is talking about it!.....Not the type of media JJ and van whatever his name is....wants! Oh well again The managment jumped the gun on this one!!! Can anyone get these two talk show hosts in touch with me? I'd love to put them on a show down here in Florida......Its a great concept, I got a few idea's.......I guess market 165 or 167 can't handle the big league stuff....this sounds like everyday talk radio down here! .....Oh and I have called fellow co workers worse then what was said.....I said it on the air during mid days. Hell i called another host a [EDIT] Ass [EDIT]
the other day during morning drive.....nothing happened.....Again if it was said up there i would of been hung! Regardless its great radio......
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the other day during morning drive.....nothing happened.....Again if it was said up there i would of been hung! Regardless its great radio......
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"Hell i called another host a [EDIT] Ass [EDIT] the other day during morning drive.....nothing happened.....Again if it was said up there i would of been hung! Regardless its great radio......"
Oh yeah, that really sounds like great radio.
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Oh yeah, that really sounds like great radio.
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WELL IT IS WHAT IT IS! THESE GUYS ARE JUST WEEKEND TALK SHOW HOSTS!!! THAT'S IT.....THEY ARE ACTING AND CARRYING ON LIKE THEY ARE 5 DAY AWEEK NATIONAL SYNDICATED TALK SHOW HOSTS!!! YOUR IN MARKET 167 OR WHAT EVER.....YOUR ARE NOTHING!!! STOP ACTING LIKE YOUR THE GREATEST THIS SINCE SLICE BREAD......GWAD!!!!! I'M SICK OF IT....PORTLAND PRESS HERALD IS THE SAME WAY YOU TRY AND LEAVE A COMMENT AND THEY EITHER DELETE YOU OR CENSOR YOUR COMMENTS! I WILL SAY THIS LIKE I DID ON THE PPH COMMENT.....IF YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT IS ON THE DIAL TURN IT TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT OR SHUT IT OFF! (SORRY FOR THE CAPS)
Butters, bud...
chill. the edits are done as a matter of course by the r-i-dot-com moderators to keep things family friendly around here.
many times (see the boston board, as an example), the children/family members of radio people swing by to see what's up and to say hey on behalf their mom or dad or whomever.
and what was allegedly said on the air, according the story, is quite actionable to the tune of a large number with a comma. the word that begins with f and ends with ck and isn't firetruck is still a big no-no, unless you're on cable (tv). keep in mind that there are moves afoot to remove the sanctity of the "anything goes" lexicon on satellite radio.
George Carlin's 7-Dirty-Words are not all entirely applicable anymore, but a lot of them are.
The radio axiom has always been: when in doubt, leave it out. you'll never get in trouble for what you DON'T say on the air. (*i will qualify that as we've all worked for managers who find ways to take you task, regardless)
chill. the edits are done as a matter of course by the r-i-dot-com moderators to keep things family friendly around here.
many times (see the boston board, as an example), the children/family members of radio people swing by to see what's up and to say hey on behalf their mom or dad or whomever.
and what was allegedly said on the air, according the story, is quite actionable to the tune of a large number with a comma. the word that begins with f and ends with ck and isn't firetruck is still a big no-no, unless you're on cable (tv). keep in mind that there are moves afoot to remove the sanctity of the "anything goes" lexicon on satellite radio.
George Carlin's 7-Dirty-Words are not all entirely applicable anymore, but a lot of them are.
The radio axiom has always been: when in doubt, leave it out. you'll never get in trouble for what you DON'T say on the air. (*i will qualify that as we've all worked for managers who find ways to take you task, regardless)
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argytunes
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For all who have posted so far....along with the newbies:
KEVIN & LOU are only going through a temporary suspension
I have it on good authority from the owner of the 'candy store'----that syndicated programming will air this Saturday during Kevin and Lou's timeslots. The rest of the day (The Carey Brothers, Red Sox, etc.) will remain the same!
Beyond this...there's no point in speculating or drawing comparisons with other local area talk radio stations, OKAY??? :
argytunes
KEVIN & LOU are only going through a temporary suspension
I have it on good authority from the owner of the 'candy store'----that syndicated programming will air this Saturday during Kevin and Lou's timeslots. The rest of the day (The Carey Brothers, Red Sox, etc.) will remain the same!
Beyond this...there's no point in speculating or drawing comparisons with other local area talk radio stations, OKAY??? :
argytunes
gee, argy - can we have an "idea" about something? that's speculation.
having an idea about something without disclosing it cuz everyone in radio is a thievin' b***ard is also speculation.
and what comparisons were made in regards to WLOB - ie: what "other stations?" just askin' - not trying to start a fight.
no one compared WLOB to any other talk station (all right - THE other talk station) in the market.
a reference to other radio-info boards was made in regards to the moderator's edits of profanity - meaning the family members swing by to see who thinks what about their dad or mom "in the business" don't have to be subjected to random acts of not-for-mixed-company remarks.
as to the language butters thinks is appropriate for on-air use in any market - shame on him. many of us know him, and know that his radio-mentor might have been known to talk a "blue streak" in the hallways, but never, ever on the air. and again - the story makes direct reference to the use of the f-bomb as an adjective in the on-air tirarde in question.
in the event both hosts return to their assigned duties - it proves the axiom that there's no such thing as bad publicity - so long as they spell your name right.
having an idea about something without disclosing it cuz everyone in radio is a thievin' b***ard is also speculation.
and what comparisons were made in regards to WLOB - ie: what "other stations?" just askin' - not trying to start a fight.
no one compared WLOB to any other talk station (all right - THE other talk station) in the market.
a reference to other radio-info boards was made in regards to the moderator's edits of profanity - meaning the family members swing by to see who thinks what about their dad or mom "in the business" don't have to be subjected to random acts of not-for-mixed-company remarks.
as to the language butters thinks is appropriate for on-air use in any market - shame on him. many of us know him, and know that his radio-mentor might have been known to talk a "blue streak" in the hallways, but never, ever on the air. and again - the story makes direct reference to the use of the f-bomb as an adjective in the on-air tirarde in question.
in the event both hosts return to their assigned duties - it proves the axiom that there's no such thing as bad publicity - so long as they spell your name right.
Erie_Lackawanna said:
my bad on this, argy - there was a comparison made in one of the previous posts. not necessarily comparing the stations (two different critters in two different markets/worlds/universes), but the language which one person feels is acceptable (and in polite company, not really) on the air. mea culpa, s'ils vous plait?
and i typed the word "tirade" too quickly in the previous post (for some reason we can't "edit" our own posts - odd, but corrected in this fashion)
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argytunes
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Hi Erie (and all)!
The major flaw in small to medium market radio stations...especially in markets where there are only 2 (or possibly 3) locally produced talk shows is that outside speculation is rampant...particularly among competitors!
It's no secret that WGAN/AM560 and WLOB/96.3FM are competing for the same audience...particularly during the morning hours when local programming is present. [The rest of each broadcast day is consumed by syndicated or satellite programming...or sports? Some of it's good...some of it is...err...NOT so good!
I would LOVE to hear a live local talk radio program between 3 and 6pm on the afternoon....but NOT dealing with national politics or Maine's poor economy. [And yes....I have a format in mind].
Unfortunately, Maine radio station owners (for the most part) AREN'T RISK TAKERS! They want instant results---not to mention local advertisers---before any idea or format can get established! And as long as this 'mind-set' continues---listeners will continue to be 'short-changed!' :'(
argytunes
The major flaw in small to medium market radio stations...especially in markets where there are only 2 (or possibly 3) locally produced talk shows is that outside speculation is rampant...particularly among competitors!
It's no secret that WGAN/AM560 and WLOB/96.3FM are competing for the same audience...particularly during the morning hours when local programming is present. [The rest of each broadcast day is consumed by syndicated or satellite programming...or sports? Some of it's good...some of it is...err...NOT so good!
I would LOVE to hear a live local talk radio program between 3 and 6pm on the afternoon....but NOT dealing with national politics or Maine's poor economy. [And yes....I have a format in mind].
Unfortunately, Maine radio station owners (for the most part) AREN'T RISK TAKERS! They want instant results---not to mention local advertisers---before any idea or format can get established! And as long as this 'mind-set' continues---listeners will continue to be 'short-changed!' :'(
argytunes
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board_manager
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Some posts have been relocated to Take It Outside
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,99403.msg774526.html#msg774526
http://www.radio-info.com/smf/index.php/topic,99403.msg774526.html#msg774526
Butters925 said:
Wow. I see English is your strong suit...huh? With an attitude like that, you'll be back in market 165-ish before you know it.
What are you talking about? He speak perfrect engrish! :
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