The Weather is Changing in Atlanta
Cox Media Group has announced that longtime WSB Radio veteran, radio meteorologist Kirk Mellish is retiring at the end of July. Mellish has been with WSB for over 30 years. He'll transition into a consultants role through the end of the year.
Fired From Radio, Succeeding As A Podcaster
In June of 2020 sports talker Grant Napear was fired by Bonneville in Sacramento for tweeting "All Lives Matter." Napear's podcast If You Don't Like That With Grant Napear, which launched in October 2020, just surpassed 600,000 downloads.
Will HD Radio Be Back in GM Vehicles
GM Authority is reporting that General Motors will drop HD Radio from the feature list for the 2022 Chevy Silverado HD and 2022 GMC Sierra HD pickup trucks. The deletion is being blamed on a global microchip shortage. We reached out to Xperi to get their take on what's happening.
Our Special Interview With George Noory
Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan interviewed Coast to Coast AM host George Noory. The overnight program is heard on more than 640 stations nationwide. Noory has been the host for 18 years and just signed a new long-term deal to continue dazzling listeners. Watch it on FACEBOOK or listen on iHeartRadio, Apple or Spotify
Bubba Gets Court Order Against Alleged Stalker
Bubba The Love Sponge has obtained an anti-stalking court order against a man who has allegedly made threats against him. The Protection Against Stalking order was issued June 24, 2021 by The Circuit Court of the 13th Judicial District for Hillsborough County, Florida.
Audacy Flips Alternative to Country in Buffalo
The Wolf (WLKK-FM) is Audacy's new Country station in Buffalo. Previously known as Alternative Buffalo, the station will be heard on 107.7 and FM translator 104.7. The station will launch with 5,000 songs commercial-free.
Clancy Retiring After 34 Years
Alisa Clancy has been with KCSM, the community radio station at the College of San Mateo for 34 years, and in radio for over 40 years. Clancy, who hosts A Morning Cup of Jazz on KCSM, will leave the station Friday. The Mercury News has a nice piece on Clancy HERE.
RTDNF Award Students
The Radio Television Digital News Foundation has announced the recipients of scholarships for journalism students and fellowships for new professionals. The 50th class of scholars and fellows will receive over $30,000 in monetary awards.
Post Apocalyptic Podcast
'Aftershock' is the new scripted podcast from Nomadic Engine and Salmira Productions. It takes place in the wake of the largest earthquake in U.S. History that has left LA in ruins and a just appeared island off the coast.
Saying Goodbye At WFAN
Wednesday was Mark Chernoff's last day as Program Director at WFAN. The long-time programmer was honored as the station unveiled The Mark Chernoff WFAN Newsroom. Spike Eskin takes over as PD of WFAN today.
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