tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81070512012-01-19T01:41:58.811-05:00This blog is the on-line journal/diary of the exploits of a young radio broadcaster in Pennsylvania. The "Courage of Conviction" means that this broadcaster will never sell out or compromise his opinions based on contrary sentiment or monetary desires. Many broadcasters are phony and untrue to core beliefs. Michael's blog hereby pledges everything contained within to be 100% honest! Get with the program!Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.comBlogger711100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-5562026004957294542011-11-30T18:03:00.001-05:002012-01-19T01:41:58.818-05:00

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-77853043668075543762010-12-19T19:34:00.042-05:002010-12-29T17:26:33.987-05:00

FOX Sports Network is in some trouble in the PR department after the announcement that 3 of their affiliates in major US markets have decided to re-brand themselves to "Root Sports". This move would be a clear signal to "the sports worldwide leader" that the competition simply cannot hang in the ratings. I don't know exactly what "Roots" is going to be like, but I am sure it doesn't sell easy.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-31776882764277434502010-08-10T23:30:00.032-04:002010-12-29T17:33:13.313-05:00

As announced on his website's blog, Steve Czaban will be returning to morning radio since his eight month hiatus. Sporting News Radio, as a subsidiary of Mission Media Group of Scottsdale, Arizona, has hired me to host their morning drive shift from 6-9 a.m. from our Washington D.C. area studios.Which is fantastic news considering Czabe's NFL football is about to start up on yet another season.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-39768208548900873712010-04-01T22:18:00.003-04:002010-12-29T17:56:53.949-05:00

Even if a radio publicity stunt may go horribly wrong, some schools of thought believe that there is no such thing as a bad publicity stunt. However, when the local police get involved, then it is time to rethink the strategy. As an April Fool's Stunt, Z104 (WNVZ-FM), a Top 20 hits station in Norfolk, VA decided that it was a great idea to tell people that hip-hop artist 50 Cent would be shooting

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-29273642582629516902010-01-12T21:30:00.004-05:002010-02-02T10:43:22.001-05:00

Even though the result of the game was unaffected of the controversial moment, a severe punishment was handed down after the broadcast networks rights holder to the defending Stanley Cup champions.FSN-Pittsburgh was blamed for not providing all critical views to the alleged goal that Simon Gagne scored during the last meeting. During the review, the "NHL War Room" in Toronto concluded that there

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-73012455183745081952009-12-23T23:45:00.006-05:002010-01-12T18:40:37.325-05:00

FOX Sports radio, in my opinion, presents an alternative to the broadcast that other sports radio networks provide. And none such sports talk show in the 6-9am EST time slot had been more unique than "The Steve Czaban Show" which was previously "The First Team on FOX". Steve Czaban, who spit time nationally, was also posting double duty with local radio for the Washington D.C. area as well as

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-40040034996145038972009-12-16T21:00:00.004-05:002010-02-02T11:29:40.552-05:00

Pittsburgh radio and television broadcasting legend Fred Honsberger passed away due to complications of various ailments. He was 58 years old.Honsberger was the established conservative voice in the city of Pittsburgh broadcasting on KDKA during late afternoons. He would also be the first local radio broadcaster celebrity to venture out into television suplimenting his radio broadcasts with a TV

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-41847695761771136782009-12-16T09:40:00.005-05:002010-02-02T11:09:09.592-05:00

Progress in the Pennsylvania State House of Representatives regarding the short wave or low power FM signals have crept a little further suggesting more control to communities that wish to broadcast small radio stations.“This is a long time coming for the many organizations who want to set up low power radio stations across the United States,” said Congressman Terry. “Our legislation will give a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-9182779423456980352009-11-12T23:41:00.000-05:002009-11-13T01:00:03.563-05:00

There are 3 generations of Pittsburgh hockey fans who know the comfortability that comes with Penguins broadcaster Mike Lange. His unique style his his trademark on the game which, in my opinion, transcends the game to the point that it never really feels like a Penguins game without him.But even though the seasons have piled up on the veteran broadcaster, Lange still keeps up with the changing

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-27818716101267143402009-10-05T18:30:00.000-04:002009-10-07T15:55:18.339-04:00

Now that the Penguins have climbed back to Stanley Cup prominence, all of the fans that are now interested in the team again have been a small part of a historic night in more ways than just one. With the Stanley Cup banner that went up on Friday, so did the ratings to a phenomenal degree. Friday night’s telecast of the Pittsburgh Penguins season opening 2009-10 game versus the New York Rangers

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-43374006592636007002009-02-28T21:05:00.005-05:002009-03-01T17:09:35.002-05:00

For just about everyone who has ever worked and studied radio broadcasting knows the tremendous legacy of Paul Harvey. Paul began working in radio in high school 1933, but he continued in 1944 after the War a time when America really needed a beacon of hope. Now, because of that tenure, Paul leaves the airwaves permanently taking with it a folksy style that American broadcasting may never ever

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-28947347879592992202008-12-02T21:39:00.006-05:002008-12-03T01:26:06.947-05:00

I like to listen to the Toronto media through streaming Internet audio quite often. One name that stands out frequently is Ted Rogers of Rogers Communications. He is known throughout Ontario and Canada for having an empire of broadcasting and sports ownership. Remember the Skydome? In 2003, he bought the naming rights to make it the Rogers Center.Ted passed away in his Toronto home today

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-26605404424349780482008-10-02T22:57:00.003-04:002009-04-07T18:02:06.297-04:00

Sirius and XM have now enacted their merging content plans and I cannot be any more excited about it. Since my Sirius radio was a gift, I soon longed for the day when I could also listen to some of the channels that were exclusive to XM.The "Best of XM" package can be found on the enclosure link to the blog post. It means that I would be able to hear the NHL Network channel called "Home Ice"

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-10528115143124719192008-10-01T22:20:00.004-04:002009-04-07T17:52:25.335-04:00

Long time Pirate announcer Lanny Frattare has decided to call it quits after being witness to 15 years of an inept organization with no hope in sight. Frattare, who's familiar style to Pittsburgh sports fans, became the voice of the Pirates after long time broadcaster Bob Prince. Prince's legacy, to those who remember him, posed a large challenge to fill his spot, but Frattare walked up to the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-60312336909113984692008-07-28T23:58:00.005-04:002008-07-30T00:39:29.047-04:00

It took the Gov't a long time to figure out that satellite radio was not a monopoly; that it had other competition and the NAB knew it all along. While the merger was waiting to go through, it subsequently put Sirius and XM people on hold in their careers until things fell into place. I didn't like how it held up two profitable companies in limbo.But just as the wait for approval was

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-23136272585442723442008-05-28T11:50:00.006-04:002008-05-28T12:53:13.770-04:00

If Hillary Clinton made similar remarks about the tragic condition of Ted Kennedy and she still gets to keep her job and siphon off the limelight of her celebrity status, then Mark Madden, including his army of loyal listeners known affectionately as "M F'ers", would still be continuing the highest rated sports radio broadcast in Pittsburgh right now. "I'm very disappointed to hear that Senator

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-15438771307097292372008-04-30T00:29:00.002-04:002008-04-29T14:44:38.322-04:00

A Montreal Rock station CHOI (96.9 FM) engaged in some psychological warfare today as the character "Super Pig" and a fellow conspirator taped a Montreal Canadiens jersey to the iconic Rocky statue in Philadelphia, PA. You can watch the photos here.I would never try something this dangerous as knowing Philadelphia's reputation. I have been there plenty of times to know that Philly will not take

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-10241945948839330972008-04-22T15:07:00.004-04:002008-04-29T14:52:37.529-04:00

The FCC is considering retrofitting its rule book with a slew of vintage regulations that broadcasters say will mire them down with endless paperwork and tax their resources into a state of paralysis. Among the rules the FCC proposes to reinstitute are ascertainment panels for neighborhood watch groups to give their input on such topics as the songs on a station’s playlist, hosts, advertisers and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-67721917526689108082008-02-27T12:11:00.001-05:002008-10-07T00:12:34.378-04:00

The really old guard of radio broadcasting has tragically died. Myron Cope, the long time radio, TV, and print journalist in Pittsburgh succumbed to illnesses, but his legendary style will live on forever.Fond memories were already begun to be recorded by everyone who knew or came in contact with Myron. His sports legacy will never be surpassed by anyone today. Myron's style changed broadcasting

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-45129129829601035372008-02-09T23:30:00.000-05:002008-02-10T02:41:17.773-05:00

One of the things that I look for in watching a television program is weather or not I could relate to the situation or subject matter. "The Office" had such a cult following that some people either knew about the pop culture or maybe even lived in a small town like Scranton, PA. I gave it a chance, but I just didn't appreciate the nuances of the show.Flipping around the digital cable, I found a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-14368454540765692492008-02-01T23:15:00.001-05:002008-10-07T01:21:31.910-04:00

24-year-old Paul Webster Feinstein has come under fire in the last few days as he has been charged with Arson which destroyed KOOP's broadcast studio, leaving the Hippie FM station off the air for 19 days plus $300,000 damage.The reason was that Paul was upset that his ideas for the station's playlist was rejected.Now, I have worked in the industry for a while to read and hear about the backstage

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-10554713064616161732007-11-13T10:50:00.000-05:002007-11-29T01:58:58.613-05:00

It looks like the ranks of my esteemed colleagues has grown larger recently. According to the news reports, NHL Commish Gary Bettman will host a radio show on XM to announce league news and answer questions from fans."This program sets the bar high. It marks the first time fans of a professional sports league will have direct access to the sport's top decision makers," said John Bitove, chairman

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-5340372959257303582007-10-31T12:46:00.003-04:002008-05-28T12:30:57.556-04:00

Nothing infuriates me more than when somebody or something is held down and oppressed. The short sighted and vindictive cable providers in America have been blocking a new network. I have a degree from a Big Ten school and would love to see more Big Ten athletics since I now live in Western, PA. The Big Ten Network is not only about NCAA Div-1 football. The main argument made by the Network

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-72396312764743770012007-06-17T04:58:00.000-04:002007-11-03T12:19:43.417-04:00

Politics and partisianism is usually mundane to argue about it, but sometimes trading insults and harsh rhetoric can put innocent citizens in harms way. Consider the case of a Florida radio station who would lose their ability to air the dangerous weather alerts because the democrat controlled Broward County commissioners disagree with the WIOD station lineup consisting of conservative talk."If

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-55386102426903305112007-04-26T21:06:00.000-04:002007-06-17T05:03:32.333-04:00

Sometimes, media stories can really infuriate me. And this story is no different. Here was once-respected Gary Thorne, a veteran TV broadcaster, who should have known better than to go with a story that had a very dubious and shaky source.Thorne, who broadcasts on the four-letter with baseball games, had inferred that World Series winning pitcher Curt Schilling had committed fraud by doctoring up

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-82014973390572011262007-03-25T13:58:00.000-04:002007-04-29T18:52:38.773-04:00

As the continual generation of drama flows through the crazy world of terrestrial radio, so goes the shake-up in the Erie, PA market as a fresh new entity housed in Westport, CT.Connoisseur Media has thrown in a fresh new lineup for the radio dial as well as taken charge of former NextMedia properties that broadcast Erie sports teams. There, they created a clever 93.9 FM "The Wolf" as a pop

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-18744811539089798962007-01-20T20:28:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:19:52.142-05:00

This week, I lost a hero, a teacher, a mentor, and a friend.Mr. Zimmerman was a good man. I can't think of any basic way to say it. He was a radio mentor who taught me everything I know about the radio business. He loved his students at Penn State and respected his employees. He encouraged a true work ethic in his students and was able to reach young minds with energetic anecdotes. I will always

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-54298107721502408372007-01-15T22:35:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:10:36.478-05:00

Rarely do local radio stations make national news, but Entercom's KDND in Sacramento, CA has caused a really big stir in the broadcasting world. Their alleged crime now puts the spotlight on shock-jocks like never before.The Morning Rave, the stations radio morning show program, decided on a weird promotional contest where contestants who held back their urine the longest would be awarded a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1157589895823190982006-08-16T23:32:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:15:28.546-05:00

Of course I realize the redundancy of my blog's title, but tonight, I would have a prime example of just how much it sucks.As I am driving back last night from Erie, PA on I-79, I am able to pick up a strong signal of "The Big One" WTAM-AM and curious as to what histrionics would come out of Cleveland after an Indians inept loss to the streaky Minnesota Twins. I wasn't able to catch the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1152669061286460782006-06-29T21:30:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:21:45.781-05:00

As I am typing this, I am on my laptop computer watching the Pirates play the Chicago White Sox (the defending world series champions). But I also have some press credentials in the press box here, courtesy of some good friends connected to central PA radio. My friend Dan came with me from State College and he's been in good health through most of this game.It's been a really fun to watch the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1145564937350701732006-04-19T21:30:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:21:30.273-05:00

(okay.. So.. It’s better late than never, I guess. Here‘s the mystery revealed on how I spent my 29th birthday.) So, it was kept a big secret by my friend Dan who still keeps in touch with some of his other radio broadcast partners and wanted to do something nice for me for my birthday. I wasn’t told any details other than to bring with me to State College, PA my broadcasting equipment and a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1143082948225182132006-03-22T21:58:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:16:43.217-05:00

On one hand it looks like it was a slip of the tounge that cost a radio broadcaster his job, but it was quite the offensive remark that shouldn't have happened on a prominent St. Louis Radio Station KTRS-AM.Dave Lenihan, who's prior credit was a stint at WGNU, had just joined KTRS when the topic of U.S. Secretary of State Condi Rice caused him to make the unfortunate association with the word "

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1143002054686681452006-03-21T23:04:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:17:20.896-05:00

NBC has decided to do a really appalling thing. They decided to collect some "Arab-looking" men and take them to a NASCAR sponsored race and follow them with a camera crew through the crowds to see if they would experience racism and/or bigotry.But word had gotten out that NBC-Universal broadcast company was planning to do it and pundits and political talk radio was all over condemning this

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1142211864369117382006-03-12T19:57:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:17:44.611-05:00

Well, this is an interesting venture into the world of broadcasting. It seems that a group of sex workers in Brazil have gotten permission from their government to start their own FM radio station by the end of this year.The spokesman Sandro Correia explains just what their efforts may yield:"We are not going to apologize for prostitution but we are going to struggle for the dignity of the

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1136611941252062262006-01-06T23:44:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:18:06.771-05:00

Art Bell, mostly known for his unique programming on the late night supernatural and conspiracy theory, suddenly lost his wife to an asthma attack.No word as to who is responsible, the NSA, FCC, FBI, Extra-terrestrials or some other shadow gov't.In all seriousness... my deepest condolences go out to the Bell family for their tragic and sudden loss.[Via: Radio and Records]

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1130983986522370212005-11-02T20:35:00.001-05:002008-05-28T13:02:04.835-04:00

WRRK-FM formerly a strong active and classic rock station in the Pittsburgh market has now changed over to the surging BOB FM trend. Bob FM is a new "we'll play anything" radio format that is competing with the people who listen to a large variety of music.They have dumped mostly all of their broadcasters and signed off of their Bob and Tom syndicated morning show. RRK was struggling to survive

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1126638943079584172005-09-12T23:40:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:22:38.543-05:00

Well, I'm glad that I didn't impulsively buy the Sirius Radio when I did, because after reading this news, I guess I'll be joining up with XM next year when I have even more money to afford.The NHL announced a great deal that they have come to terms with XM Satellite Radio to be the exclusive satellite broadcasters for the next 10 years. The contract is set to net the NHL $100,000,000(US).There

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1125781007858984932005-09-03T16:30:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:23:09.873-05:00

In an attempt to do some kind of good, broadcasters all over the country have made some kind of effort to raise the public's contributions to the Red Cross and other lifesaving charities.Rush Limbaugh has announced that he will be giving a one-man performance at New York's New Amsterdam Hall on October 18th, 2005. The benefit will go to the Hurricane victims of this recent Katrina disaster. Also

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1122096392914087882005-07-22T23:35:00.000-04:002005-07-27T17:20:52.620-04:00

The American Broadcasting Museum began it's construction in Chicago today. It will take over from the previous location in the downtown Cultural museum. It will open up next summer with a projected cost of $21 million(US). No word as of yet if they have reserved a wing for my career highlights.Radio & Records

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1121212936336832482005-07-12T19:54:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:23:58.297-05:00

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the day that the old Comisky Park in Chicago held a disastrous promotion celebrating the backlash against the disco music genre. Originally, records and 8-tracks were detonated in the outfield, but soon chaos erupted and the rally turned into a full scale riot.It caused the White Sox to forfeit the game that day and many unruly people were arrested.Today people

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1120611203659946442005-07-05T20:40:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:27:54.822-05:00

THE MAN came crashing down on the citizens of Florida and made some arrests in an apparent rescuing of the public airwaves.North Miami Beach, FL police detectives on June 23 seized and impounded equipment being used by an unlicensed radio station that used the 91.7 MHz frequency -- the same one used by Christian Rock noncomm WMKL/Key Largo-Miami. According to the police report, the pirate

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1120109131351094542005-06-30T01:23:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:29:03.240-05:00

It couldn't have happened to nicer people!After the Penn State office of Student Affairs saw that there was a "inequality" in how much money they dole out to their students through their clubs, Penn State radio is now scrambling to find funding to keep their FCC licensed FM signal up and running.In the e-mail explain how much the Lion means to you and why UPAC should keep us around. Do your part,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1120095154494287282005-06-29T21:30:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:29:56.460-05:00

The seemingly last bastion of liberal elitist is the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the USA's PBS affiliates all over the country. There they take millions of dollars of tax money and promote their secular world view.When KOCE-TV was put up for auction by the Coast Community College District, it came as a giant shock to find that the highest bidder was Daystar Television Network based

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1119584862071414612005-06-23T23:46:00.000-04:002005-06-24T00:46:34.426-04:00

Cumulus owned WLTO-FM in Lexington, KY is in a lot of hot water these days. After evening jock "DJ Slick" (oh yea.... real original) promised a lucky called $100 Grand.Well, Mrs. Norreasha Gill, 28, was that "lucky" caller and when she went to claim the "prize", the GM of the station told her it was just a Nestle brand candy bar. Uh-oh! Somebody's in trouble! FCC regulations say contest

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1119396574658872502005-06-21T19:26:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:25:08.710-05:00

Even with a raspy voice, the legendary broadcaster loved so much by the city he called home, announced to a gathering of his own colleagues that he was unable to continue his career.Myron Cope, the innovator of "the terrible towel" fad, was saddened to call his career to an end when his list of ailments beginning last offseason became too much to bear. A 35 year veteran of the broadcasting

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1118988286320892922005-06-18T21:30:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:34:05.610-05:00

So it looks like the Canadian contingency will eventually get to hear my radio program after all. I was a little dismayed at the attempts that the CRTC to block the ownership of satellite radio services in Canada.But I guess something allegedly got around to the controlling board because Canada's gov't. never met a bag man they didn't like *ahem*.The CRTC's approval of the satellite initiatives

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1118547992182822712005-06-11T23:45:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:34:35.297-05:00

When I studied politics, I was really disheartened to see just how many politicians are corruptible. When I did my turn to look into the broadcasting field, I have found that the same ratio of corrupted media types were about the same.The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has broken a story claiming that the well known commentator, John Hadley, was hired as a consultant to the St. Louis Rams. Some fans and

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1116964106761380532005-05-24T15:45:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:37:15.078-05:00

This seems like real interesting news involving a radio broadcaster.A Detroit radio DJ was awarded 10.6 million dollars this week because she was fired for complaining about a co-worker's perfume. Former top-ranked radio host Erin Weber said exposure to Lancome's Tresor perfume caused her to lose her voice and take lengthy absences from work, the Detroit News reported.She also said she once "felt

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1116958091750625332005-05-24T13:57:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:38:04.240-05:00

Have you ever heard of the new "play anything and everything" format called JACK? Apparently, a crazy idea started to combat those people who have been using iPods and Win Media Players who like a wide variety in their music styles.I hate it. If this catches on, a lot of other broadcasters will be out of work. When stations today can just employ a powerful computer to broadcast everything 24/7,

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1116605592640856652005-05-20T12:03:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:39:55.286-05:00

Chalk up another victory to the rebel radio personalities "Opie and Anthony". With marching orders to their fans, it seems as if the legions of people can be effective.Chi'en was in the middle of a 6a.m. broadcast about MetroCard scammers when two men sneaked up behind him with a sign promoting radio shock jocks Opie & Anthony.But as soon as he finished his report, he spun around and shouted at

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1115731818119568512005-05-10T09:00:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:35:24.901-05:00

I've always felt that radio is an amazing thing, but can it cure cancer? Apparently, some doctors at the UPMC research facility will learn if high doses of heat from radio waves will kill cancer cells.I hope this comes through for the researchers involved. It's about time that somebody came through with a new breakthrough in a cure for cancer.John Kanzius, 61, a former partner at Jet Broadcasting

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1115349760162296742005-05-05T22:38:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:31:41.739-05:00

What the hell is wrong with Canada? I was hoping that once I get farther in my career, that my Canadian fans would like to hear me via satellite radio. I guess they're going to have to wait!The Globe and Mail recently reported that two Canadian car makers won't be offering satellite radio in their 2006 models because the CRTC refuses to approve the radios for sale in Canada. The broadcast

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1114076906642641372005-04-21T05:43:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:35:49.470-05:00

Here's some news from the R&R's Al Peterson:Arbitron has released the first-ever results from its new Broadcast Sporting Events custom ratings service for local radio stations. The company surveyed the Washington metro to estimate the radio audience of Major League Baseball's new Washington Nationals' opening-day game against the Philadelphia Phillies on April 5. Arbitron estimates that 164,600

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1110000066728586872005-03-04T18:19:00.000-05:002005-06-30T01:03:42.070-04:00

I guess it feels like I get the last laugh among all that has happened to me during my tenure in State College, PA. My buddy Dan calls me up to say he read this article in the Centre Daily Times.He tells me the news that Al Dame of Dame Broadcasting has decided to sell the stations off to the competition - Forever Broadcasting! Forever in turn has chosen to skirt the FCC rules and permit a

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1121834589290559972004-12-24T00:37:00.000-05:002005-07-20T00:43:09.296-04:00

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1103517976413109622004-12-19T23:45:00.000-05:002005-01-05T01:29:16.776-05:00

LA MIRADA, Calif. -- A small plane crashed Sunday morning into a radio station tower, killing two people aboard and temporarily knocking the station off the air, officials said. The single-engine Cessna plane struck the KFI Radio tower about 9:49 a.m. and the tower tumbled to the ground, said Andrea Hawkins, a dispatch supervisor with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Television footage

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1100986234672813032004-11-17T20:30:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:41:56.330-05:00

Well, I wonder how the bosses at Infinity radio are going to deal with Howard Stern's latest publicity stunt. He was out in New York's Central Park promoting his latest thrill of moving to Sirius satellite radio. The move doesn't go into effect until 2006, but he just might do something really edgy to get off of the existing contract with Infinity radio.Stern promoted Sirius satellite company by

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1100986175354503022004-11-15T16:28:00.000-05:002007-02-23T01:42:44.799-05:00

Well, today is a good day in broadcasting depending on who you ask! I've listened to the new station here in town FM Newstalk 104.7. They've gone with a heavy roster of talk show hosts that always lean heavily on the conservative side of politics.The news/talk format leader in the Pittsburgh market is KDKA, but they have instantly slid into second after losing one of their programming

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1096617965037286382004-09-29T21:02:00.000-04:002004-10-02T04:34:00.043-04:00

Late last night, I got an email from a guy named Joe, "events coordinator" from Citadel Broadcasting CAT Country 96 and Soft Rock 100.7. He said in the email that he was unable to get a hold of me through the phone. But he did reach me on the phone tonight. He went on to reinerate what he had said in the email. There was a Remote Broadcast Technician position open. He explained that it would be

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1095713730541284802004-09-17T23:51:00.000-04:002007-02-23T01:43:58.794-05:00

So, tonight, I meet this really nice gal in a place called "Wibs" in Shippensburg, PA. She goes on to tell me that she used to intern for a station owned by ClearChannel.When I told her the stations frequency, I wanted to stay in touch with her just in case she'd like to come work for me sometime. So I whispered in her ear;"You have our number... now can we have yours?"

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1095190976594092352004-09-14T15:39:00.000-04:002004-09-23T02:55:35.303-04:00

I've decided to take the WEEO-AM job opportunity in Chambersburg, PA. Since I've been trying to find jobs here in Pittsburgh, it really hasn't turned out all that well for me. So, I'm going to contact my friend Dan and find out if there might be something for me to do out in South-Central Pennsylvania.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1093946352429705542004-08-30T14:57:00.000-04:002004-09-23T01:03:23.690-04:00

Well, I got a call from my friend Dan at WRSC 1390 AM in State College and he gave me the bad news that he went in and talked to his bosses. He resigned his position as News Director. What this means for me is that I no longer have an insider to radio and won't be going up to Penn State for at least a while.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1095918487125642432003-12-28T09:47:00.000-05:002005-02-28T03:41:15.146-05:00

Mike FedorIt is now possible to automate Grace Lutheran Church. While you are here, watch the automation to make sure it works properly. Give me a report one way or another. In two weeks if it works ok, there will be no more hours for you. I'm sorry.Dave S....reads the letter posted for me on the switcher board when I come into work this morning. I find that this message is the inevitable. They

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1113162519246188522003-06-29T15:45:00.000-04:002005-06-30T01:10:44.133-04:00

Why are my co-workers such idiots??Going on about 1 hour's sleep trying not to oversleep my responsibilities in the morning, I went over to my friend Dan's house to play cheaufer for him AGAIN. His air shift was going to start right after mine at 12 Noon when I was done with the Grace Lutheran Church service. We were going to do what we in the radio business call.. "a local drop" - meaning that

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1113161359178658142003-06-13T15:25:00.000-04:002005-05-10T09:49:14.220-04:00

I decided that it was indeed close to time that the WRSC's morning show with Jeff "Ironhead" Byers and Kevin "I'll steal Mikes jokes" Nelson. I decided to stick around and hope that I could contribute to the program in some way. Kevin had mentioned on the air that he was looking around the studio for chocolate chip cookies, but none could be found. I decided that the comment was my big chance to

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1113161588289271372003-05-26T22:30:00.000-04:002005-04-10T15:33:08.293-04:00

Well, I wouldn't have signed up for spending time in historic Boalsburg, PA if I knew we weren't getting paid.Memorial Day in Centre County is special because they claim that the holiday was first started here with bonnet and hoop skirted maids planting flags on civil war graves. Thinking that I would get some hours by standing under a tent to promote WRSC/WBLF and help out the broadcasters doing

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1113162037040352472002-11-18T23:35:00.000-05:002005-06-30T01:28:19.140-04:00

The "conspiracy" continues. My greatest fears last night were justified and confirmed Sunday night as I may have had the most horrific night of my life.A co-worker of mine, Dan, at the radio station is also a program host on the PSU student station - a station that I despise. For this student station contains the greatest threat I have ever encountered. A few years ago, while I was still in

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1120108774387424602002-11-01T23:16:00.000-05:002005-06-30T01:19:34.386-04:00

I got another amazing opportunity in the hockey world.Working on another assignment for WRSC/WBLF, I went over to the PSU Ice Rink for the PSU vs. Towson game. I recognized the head coach of the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins, Glen Patrick in attendance. Knowing the Patrick family as friendly and approachable, I politely made conversation with him and introduced myself as a radio broadcaster. I

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1113162810492510382002-10-26T22:51:00.000-04:002005-04-10T15:53:30.493-04:00

Tonight Chris Prospero and Jim Mozer will celebrate their 5th anniversary Chris & Jim | Morning After as State College morning show guys at WQWK 97.1 FM. This probably doesn't mean much to you, but having been their first intern, it means a lot to me. ;) I'll be with them tonight at the Crowbar.

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1096959533344953062002-08-30T22:54:00.000-04:002005-06-30T01:09:30.546-04:00

Write this date down in history!!! Michael Fedor has made his broadcast debut tonight as he jumped at the opportunity to do the color commentating for WBLF 970 AM. I got to call the Bellefonte Red Raiders against the Pens Valley Rams. It was a good rivalry game as Bellefonte is the next town over to the east of Penn State.During the first half.. the home team cheerleaders came up and asked what

Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10554602049763238040noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8107051.post-1096961639866590422002-08-06T22:24:00.000-04:002005-06-30T01:07:17.450-04:00

"Out of the frying pan and into the fire" is what I think I could call my first real day of broadcasting at WRSC 1390 AMMonday wasn't so bad. I had the guy that I was taking over for sit with me in the studio and watched me run the board while the actual broadcasters of the show had all the fun being at Hooters Restaurant doing what we in the broadcasting business call a "live remote". Today was

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