2013 Heavy Hundred 81 – 100

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #81: Leslie Marshall, The Leslie Marshall Show

81. Leslie Marshall – The Leslie Marshall Show

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #82: Chris Merrill, KOGO, San Diego

82. Chris Merrill – KOGO, San Diego

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #83: Dana Loesch, KFTK-FM, St. Louis / WIBC, Indianapolis

83. Dana Loesch – KFTK-FM, St. Louis / WIBC, Indianapolis

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #84: Dr. Drew & Mike Catherwood, Courtside Entertainment LLC

84. Dr. Drew & Mike Catherwood – Courtside Entertainment LLC

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #85: Bruce Wolf & Dan Proft, WLS, Chicago

85. Bruce Wolf & Dan Proft – WLS, Chicago

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #86: Andy Dean, Premiere Networks

86. Andy Dean – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #87: Mike Pintek, KDKA, Pittsburgh

87. Mike Pintek – KDKA, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #88: Alan Stock, KDWN, Las Vegas

88. Alan Stock – KDWN, Las Vegas

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #89: John Williams, WCCO, Minneapolis

89. John Williams – WCCO, Minneapolis

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #90: Rev. Al Sharpton, Syndication One

90. Rev. Al Sharpton – Syndication One

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #91: Cowhead, WHPT, Tampa

91. Cowhead – WHPT, Tampa

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #92: Mark Riley, WWRL, New York

92. Mark Riley – WWRL, New York

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #93: Aaron Klein, WABC, New York

93. Aaron Klein – WABC, New York

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #94: Larry Elder, KABC, Los Angeles

94. Larry Elder – KABC, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #95: Chris Stigall, WPHT, Philadelphia

95. Chris Stigall – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #96: Jeff Wagner, WTMJ, Milwaukee

96. Jeff Wagner – WTMJ, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #97: Mac & Gaydos, KTAR-FM, Phoenix

97. Mac & Gaydos – KTAR-FM, Phoenix

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #98: Ron & Don, KIRO-FM, Seattle

98. Ron & Don – KIRO-FM, Seattle

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #99: Jay McFarland & Amy Iverson, KSL, Salt Lake

99. Jay McFarland & Amy Iverson – KSL, Salt Lake

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #100: Mark Simone, WOR, New York

100. Mark Simone – WOR, New York

1 – 20 | 21 – 40 | 41 – 60 | 61 – 80 | 81 – 100

2013 Heavy Hundred 61-80

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #61: Quinn & Rose, WPGB-FM, Pittsburgh

61. Quinn & Rose – WPGB-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #62: Geraldo Rivera, WABC, New York / KABC, Los Angeles

62. Geraldo Rivera – WABC, New York / KABC, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #63: Curtis Sliwa, WNYM, New York

63. Curtis Sliwa – WNYM, New York

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #64: Terry Gross, National Public Radio

64. Terry Gross – National Public Radio

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #65: Tom Sullivan, Fox News Radio

65. Tom Sullivan – Fox News Radio

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #66: Alex Jones, Genesis Communications Network

66. Alex Jones – Genesis Communications Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #67: Michael Berry, KTRH, Houston

67. Michael Berry – KTRH, Houston

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #68: Opie & Anthony, SiriusXM

68. Opie & Anthony – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #69: Mark Reardon, KMOX, St. Louis

69. Mark Reardon – KMOX, St. Louis

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #70: Armstrong & Getty, KSTE, Sacramento

70. Armstrong & Getty – KSTE, Sacramento

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #71: Dan Yorke, WPRO, Providence

71. Dan Yorke – WPRO, Providence

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #72: Mike Trivisonno, WTAM, Cleveland

72. Mike Trivisonno – WTAM, Cleveland

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #73: Mark Davis, KSKY, Dallas/Fort Worth

73. Mark Davis – KSKY, Dallas/Fort Worth

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #74: Alan Cox, WMMS, Cleveland

74. Alan Cox – WMMS, Cleveland

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #75: Chris Plante, WMAL, Washington, DC

75. Chris Plante – WMAL, Washington, DC

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #76: John DePetro, WPRO, Providence

76. John DePetro – WPRO, Providence

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #77: Dave Elswick, KARN-FM, Little Rock

77. Dave Elswick – KARN-FM, Little Rock

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #78: Tom Marr, WCBM, Baltimore

78. Tom Marr – WCBM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #79: Mike Rosen, KOA, Denver

79. Mike Rosen – KOA, Denver

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #80: Heidi Harris, Brian Whitman & Ben Shapiro, KRLA, Los Angeles

80. Heidi Harris, Brian Whitman & Ben Shapiro – KRLA, Los Angeles

1 – 20 | 21 – 40 | 41 – 60 | 61 – 80 | 81 – 100

2013 Heavy Hundred 41 – 60

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #41: Dennis Prager, Salem Radio Network

41. Dennis Prager – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #42: Dr. Joy Browne, Radio America

42. Dr. Joy Browne – Radio America

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #43: Phil Hendrie, Talk Radio Network

43. Phil Hendrie – Talk Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #44: Mancow, Talk Radio Network

44. Mancow – Talk Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #45: Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia

45. Dom Giordano – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #46: Mike Huckabee, Cumulus Media Networks

46. Mike Huckabee – Cumulus Media Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #47: Ian Freeman & Mark Edge, Free Talk Live

47. Ian Freeman & Mark Edge – Free Talk Live

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #48: Gordon Deal, Wall Street Journal Radio Network

48. Gordon Deal – Wall Street Journal Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #49: Randi Rhodes, Premiere Networks

49. Randi Rhodes – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #50: Kim Komando, WestStar TalkRadio Network

50. Kim Komando – WestStar TalkRadio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #51: Jim Gearhart, WKXW-FM, Trenton

51. Jim Gearhart – WKXW-FM, Trenton

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #52: Roe & Roeper, WLS, Chicago

52. Roe & Roeper – WLS, Chicago

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #53: Dr. Laura Schlessinger, SiriusXM

53. Dr. Laura Schlessinger – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #54: Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore

54. Larry Young – WOLB, Baltimore

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #55: Howie Carr, WRKO, Boston

55. Howie Carr – WRKO, Boston

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #56: Bill Carroll, KFI, Los Angeles

56. Bill Carroll – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #57: The Monsters, WTKS-FM, Orlando

57. The Monsters – WTKS-FM, Orlando

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #58: Tim Conway, Jr., KFI, Los Angeles

58. Tim Conway, Jr. – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #59: Herman Cain, WSB, Atlanta

59. Herman Cain – WSB, Atlanta

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #60: Doug McIntyre, KABC, Los Angeles

60. Doug McIntyre – KABC, Los Angeles

1 – 20 | 21 – 40 | 41 – 60 | 61 – 80 | 81 – 100

2013 Heavy Hundred 21 – 40

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #21: Dennis Miller, Dial Global

21. Dennis Miller – Dial Global

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #22: Jim Bohannon, Dial Global

22. Jim Bohannon – Dial Global

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #23: George Noory, Premiere Networks

23. George Noory – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #24: Andrea Tantaros, Talk Radio Network

24. Andrea Tantaros – Talk Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #25: Bill Bennett, Salem Radio Network

25. Bill Bennett – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #26: Todd Schnitt, Compass Media Networks

26. Todd Schnitt – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #27: Michael Medved, Salem Radio Network

27. Michael Medved – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #28: Lars Larson, Compass Media Networks

28. Lars Larson – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #29: Clark Howard, Cox Media Group

29. Clark Howard – Cox Media Group

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #30: Roger Hedgecock, Radio America

30. Roger Hedgecock – Radio America

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #31: Ronn Owens, KGO, San Francisco

31. Ronn Owens – KGO, San Francisco

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #32: Bill Cunningham, WLW, Cincinnati

32. Bill Cunningham – WLW, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #33: Kevin McCullough, XtreMEDIA LLC

33. Kevin McCullough – XtreMEDIA LLC

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #34: Bubba the Love Sponge, Bubba Radio Network

34. Bubba the Love Sponge – Bubba Radio Network

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #35: Don Imus, Cumulus Media Networks

35. Don Imus – Cumulus Media Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #36: Lincoln Ware, WDBZ, Cincinnati

36. Lincoln Ware – WDBZ, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #37: Bob & Tom, Premiere Networks

37. Bob & Tom – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #38: Joe Pagliarulo, WOAI, San Antonio / KPRC, Houston

38. Joe Pagliarulo – WOAI, San Antonio / KPRC, Houston

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #39: Phil Valentine, The Phil Valentine Show

39. Phil Valentine – The Phil Valentine Show

TALKERS 2013 Heavy Hundred #40: Garry Meier, WGN, Chicago

40. Garry Meier – WGN, Chicago

1 – 20 | 21 – 40 | 41 – 60 | 61 – 80 | 81 – 100

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk

The 2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #1: Mike Francesa, WFAN, New York

1. Mike Francesa – WFAN, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #2: Jim Rome, Premiere Networks

2. Jim Rome – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #3: Dan Patrick, DirecTV/Fox Sports Radio Network

3. Dan Patrick – DirecTV/Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #4: Boomer Esiason & Craig Carton, WFAN, New York

4. Boomer Esiason & Craig Carton – WFAN, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #5: Mike Valenti & Terry Foster, WXYT-FM, Detroit

5. Mike Valenti & Terry Foster – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #6: Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic, ESPN Radio

6. Mike Greenberg & Mike Golic – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #7: John Dennis & Gerry Callahan, WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

7. John Dennis & Gerry Callahan – WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #8: Tony Kornheiser, WTEM, Washington

8. Tony Kornheiser – WTEM, Washington

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #9: Doug Karsch & Scott Anderson, WXYT-FM, Detroit

9. Doug Karsch & Scott Anderson – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #10: Angelo Cataldi, WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

10. Angelo Cataldi – WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #11: Fred Toettcher & Rich Shertenlieb, WBZ-FM, Boston

11. Fred Toettcher & Rich Shertenlieb – WBZ-FM, Boston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #12: Pat O’Brien, Vic “The Brick” Jacobs & Steve Hartman, Fox Sports Radio Network

12. Pat O’Brien, Vic “The Brick” Jacobs & Steve Hartman – Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #13: Dan Le Batard, WAXY, Miami

13. Dan Le Batard – WAXY, Miami

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #14: Mike Missanelli, WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

14. Mike Missanelli – WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #15: George Dunham & Craig Miller, KTCK, Dallas

15. George Dunham & Craig Miller – KTCK, Dallas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #16: Terry Boers & Dan Bernstein, WSCR, Chicago

16. Terry Boers & Dan Bernstein – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #17: Gary Radnich & Larry Krueger, KNBR, San Francisco

17. Gary Radnich & Larry Krueger – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #18: Steve Mason & John Ireland, KSPN, Los Angeles

18. Steve Mason & John Ireland – KSPN, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #19: Kevin Calabro, KIRO-AM, Seattle

19. Kevin Calabro – KIRO-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #20: Mike Stone & Bill McAllister, WXYT-FM, Detroit

20. Mike Stone & Bill McAllister – WXYT-FM, Detroit

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #21: Glenn Ordway & Michael Holley, WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

21. Glenn Ordway & Michael Holley – WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #22: Colin Cowherd, ESPN Radio

22. Colin Cowherd – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #23: John Jurkovic, Carmen DeFalco & Harry Teinowitz, WMVP, Chicago

23. John Jurkovic, Carmen DeFalco & Harry Teinowitz – WMVP, Chicago

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #24: Tom Tolbert, KNBR, San Francisco

24. Tom Tolbert – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #25: Anthony Gargano & Glen Macnow, WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

25. Anthony Gargano & Glen Macnow – WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #26: John Seibel, Joe Starkey & Josh Miller, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

26. John Seibel, Joe Starkey & Josh Miller – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #27: Mike Rhyner & Corby Davidson, KTCK, Dallas

27. Mike Rhyner & Corby Davidson – KTCK, Dallas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #28: Scott Garceau & Jeremy Conn, WJZ-AM/FM, Baltimore

28. Scott Garceau & Jeremy Conn – WJZ-AM/FM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #29: Randy Karraker, Chris Duncan & D’Marco Farr, WXOS, St. Louis

29. Randy Karraker, Chris Duncan & D’Marco Farr – WXOS, St. Louis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #30: Dave Archer & Mike Bell, WQXI, Atlanta

30. Dave Archer & Mike Bell – WQXI, Atlanta

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #31: Brian Murphy & Paul McCaffrey, KNBR, San Francisco

31. Brian Murphy & Paul McCaffrey – KNBR, San Francisco

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #32: Dan Sileo, WQAM, Miami

32. Dan Sileo – WQAM, Miami

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #33: Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti, WBZ-FM, Boston

33. Mike Felger & Tony Massarotti – WBZ-FM, Boston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #34: Petros Papadakis & Matt “Money” Smith, Fox Sports Radio Network

34. Petros Papadakis & Matt “Money” Smith – Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #35: Brock Huard & Mike Salk, KIRO-AM, Seattle

35. Brock Huard & Mike Salk – KIRO-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #36: Ed Norris & Steve Davis, WJZ-AM/FM, Baltimore

36. Ed Norris & Steve Davis – WJZ-AM/FM, Baltimore

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #37: Mitch Levy, KJR-AM, Seattle

37. Mitch Levy – KJR-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #38: Dan Barriero, Fan Radio Network Minneapolis and Upper Midwest

38. Dan Barriero – Fan Radio Network Minneapolis and Upper Midwest

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #39: Chris Russo, SiriusXM

39. Chris Russo – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #40: Paul Alexander, Gregg Giannotti & Jim Colony, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

40. Paul Alexander, Gregg Giannotti & Jim Colony – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #41: Paul Finebaum, Paul Finebaum Radio Network Birmingham and Southeast

41. Paul Finebaum – Paul Finebaum Radio Network Birmingham and Southeast

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #42: Joe Benigno & Evan Roberts, WFAN, New York

42. Joe Benigno & Evan Roberts – WFAN, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #43: Dan McNeil & Matt Spiegel, WSCR, Chicago

43. Dan McNeil & Matt Spiegel – WSCR, Chicago

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #44: Vinnie Richichi & Ron Cook, KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

44. Vinnie Richichi & Ron Cook – KDKA-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #45: Richie Whitt & Greg Williams, KRLD-FM, Dallas

45. Richie Whitt & Greg Williams – KRLD-FM, Dallas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #46: Josh Innes & Rich Lord, KILT-AM, Houston

46. Josh Innes & Rich Lord – KILT-AM, Houston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #47: Jason Bishop, John Auville, John-Paul Flaim & Eric Bickel, WJFK-FM, Washington

47. Jason Bishop, John Auville, John-Paul Flaim & Eric Bickel – WJFK-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #48: Tony Bruno, WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

48. Tony Bruno – WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #49: Joe Rose, WQAM, Miami

49. Joe Rose – WQAM, Miami

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #50: Doug Franz & Ron Wolfley, KTAR-AM, Phoenix

50. Doug Franz & Ron Wolfley – KTAR-AM, Phoenix

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #51: Jon “Stugotz” Weiner & Marc Hochman, WAXY, Miami

51. Jon “Stugotz” Weiner & Marc Hochman – WAXY, Miami

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #52: Dan Cole, Fan Radio Network Minneapolis and Upper Midwest

52. Dan Cole – Fan Radio Network Minneapolis and Upper Midwest

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #53: Alfred Williams & Darren McKee, KKFN, Denver

53. Alfred Williams & Darren McKee – KKFN, Denver

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #54: Bernie Miklasz, WXOS, St. Louis

54. Bernie Miklasz – WXOS, St. Louis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #55: Adam Gold & Joe Ovies, WCMC-FM, Raleigh

55. Adam Gold & Joe Ovies – WCMC-FM, Raleigh

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #56: Steve Somers, WFAN, New York

56. Steve Somers – WFAN, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #57: Stephen A. Smith & Ryan Ruocco, WEPN-FM, New York

57. Stephen A. Smith & Ryan Ruocco – WEPN-FM, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #58: Tom Waddle & Marc Silverman, WMVP, Chicago

58. Tom Waddle & Marc Silverman – WMVP, Chicago

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #59: Randy Galloway, KESN, Dallas

59. Randy Galloway – KESN, Dallas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #60: Nick Wright & John Lopez, KILT-AM, Houston

60. Nick Wright & John Lopez – KILT-AM, Houston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #61: Kevin Sheehan & Thom Loverro, WTEM, Washington

61. Kevin Sheehan & Thom Loverro – WTEM, Washington

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #62: Christopher Rude, Perry Laurentino, Sandra Golden & Leo Mazzone, WCNN, Atlanta

62. Christopher Rude, Perry Laurentino, Sandra Golden & Leo Mazzone – WCNN, Atlanta

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #63: Patrick Reusse & Phil Mackey, KSTP-AM, Minneapolis

63. Patrick Reusse & Phil Mackey – KSTP-AM, Minneapolis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #64: Drew Goodman & Scott Hastings, KKFN, Denver

64. Drew Goodman & Scott Hastings – KKFN, Denver

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #65: Bob Stelton & Dave Grosby, KIRO-AM, Seattle

65. Bob Stelton & Dave Grosby – KIRO-AM, Seattle

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #66: Jim Traber, WWLS, Oklahoma City

66. Jim Traber – WWLS, Oklahoma City

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #67: Taylor Zarzour & Marc James, WFNZ, Charlotte

67. Taylor Zarzour & Marc James – WFNZ, Charlotte

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #68: Mark Howard, Frank Wycheck & Kevin Ingram, WGFX, Nashville

68. Mark Howard, Frank Wycheck & Kevin Ingram – WGFX, Nashville

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #69: Bob Fescoe, KCSP, Kansas City

69. Bob Fescoe – KCSP, Kansas City

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #70: Isaac Ropp & Jason Scukanec, KFXX-AM, Portland

70. Isaac Ropp & Jason Scukanec – KFXX-AM, Portland

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #71: John Canzano, KXTG, Portland

71. John Canzano – KXTG, Portland

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #72: Tony Rizzo & Aaron Goldhammer, WKNR, Cleveland

72. Tony Rizzo & Aaron Goldhammer – WKNR, Cleveland

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #73: Mike Mutnansky & Lou Merloni, WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

73. Mike Mutnansky & Lou Merloni – WEEI Sports Radio Network Boston and New England

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #74: Kevin Kiley & Chuck Booms, WKRK-FM, Cleveland

74. Kevin Kiley & Chuck Booms – WKRK-FM, Cleveland

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #75: Blaine Bishop, Brent Dougherty & Clay Travis, WGFX, Nashville

75. Blaine Bishop, Brent Dougherty & Clay Travis – WGFX, Nashville

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #76: Brian Baldinger & Harry Mayes, WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

76. Brian Baldinger & Harry Mayes – WPEN-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #77: LaVar Arrington & Chad Dukes, WJFK-FM, Washington

77. LaVar Arrington & Chad Dukes – WJFK-FM, Washington

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #78: Michael Kay & Don La Greca, WEPN-FM, New York

78. Michael Kay & Don La Greca – WEPN-FM, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #79: Andy Furman & Artrell Hawkins, Fox Sports Radio Network

79. Andy Furman & Artrell Hawkins – Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #80: Norm Hitzges, KTCK, Dallas

80. Norm Hitzges – KTCK, Dallas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #81: Doug Stewart, Ryan Stewart, Tony Barnhart & Wes Durham, WQXI, Atlanta

81. Doug Stewart, Ryan Stewart, Tony Barnhart & Wes Durham – WQXI, Atlanta

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #82: Steve Duemig, WDAE, Tampa

82. Steve Duemig – WDAE, Tampa

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #83: Zach McCrite & Rick Venturi, WXOS, St. Louis

83. Zach McCrite & Rick Venturi – WXOS, St. Louis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #84: Chris McClain, Jim Celania & Colin, WFNZ, Charlotte

84. Chris McClain, Jim Celania & Colin – WFNZ, Charlotte

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #85: Don Geronimo, KHTK, Sacramento

85. Don Geronimo – KHTK, Sacramento

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #86: JT the Brick, Fox Sports Radio Network

86. JT the Brick – Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #87: Max Kellerman & Marcellus Wiley, KSPN, Los Angeles

87. Max Kellerman & Marcellus Wiley – KSPN, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #88: Craig Shemon, Yahoo! Sports Radio

88. Craig Shemon – Yahoo! Sports Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #89: Michael Barkann & Ike Reese, WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

89. Michael Barkann & Ike Reese – WIP-AM/FM, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #90: Jonathan Hutton, Chad Withrow & Paul Kuharsky, WGFX, Nashville

90. Jonathan Hutton, Chad Withrow & Paul Kuharsky – WGFX, Nashville

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #91: Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton, XEPRS, San Diego

91. Lee “Hacksaw” Hamilton – XEPRS, San Diego

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #92: Mike Hill & Mark Schlereth, ESPN Radio

92. Mike Hill & Mark Schlereth – ESPN Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #93: Rob Dibble & Amy Van Dyken, Fox Sports Radio Network

93. Rob Dibble & Amy Van Dyken – Fox Sports Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #94: Brandon Tierney & Eric Davis, KGMZ, San Francisco

94. Brandon Tierney & Eric Davis – KGMZ, San Francisco

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #95: Travis Rodgers, Yahoo! Sports Radio

95. Travis Rodgers – Yahoo! Sports Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #96: Steve Czaban & Andy Pollin, WTEM, Washington

96. Steve Czaban & Andy Pollin – WTEM, Washington

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #97: Steak Shapiro, Nick Cellini & Chris Dimino, WQXI, Atlanta

97. Steak Shapiro, Nick Cellini & Chris Dimino – WQXI, Atlanta

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #98: Dino Costa, SiriusXM

98. Dino Costa – SiriusXM

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #99: Steve “Homer” True & Mitch Nelles, WAUK, Milwaukee

99. Steve “Homer” True & Mitch Nelles – WAUK, Milwaukee

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred of Sports Talk #100: Joe Morgan, Sports USA Media

100. Joe Morgan – Sports USA Media

New Media Seminar Los Angeles 2012

LOS ANGELES — Registrations for the West Coast installment of this year’s innovative two-part Talkers New Media Seminar are now being booked.  Based upon initial demand it will be an early sellout – just as the standing room-only New York installment this past June and last year’s experimental Los Angeles Regional Talkers Forum.  The gathering is following the new format consisting of one solid, power-packed day, a drastically-reduced recession-friendly registration fee of $99 (including breakfast, lunch, refreshments and all sessions) and a limited seating capacity in an intimate setting.  Set for Thursday, October 11 between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, the conference will take place at the historic Steve Allen Theater and again be presented by TALKERS in association with the Los Angeles Press Club which is based out of that colorful venue.   According to TALKERS founder Michael Harrison, “Last year’s experimental Los Angeles Regional Talkers Forum was a smashing success that set the stage for this year’s two-part bi-coastal national event.  The first part of this new version of the convention that was held in New York this past June was one of the most productive and well-received conferences in TALKERS magazine’s history.  LA will be equally if not more exciting a happening!  Attendees will enjoy a memorable day of dynamic networking and exposure to the most sought-after views and information about the industry’s hottest challenges, opportunities and issues.”  Full agenda details will be posted here at Talkers.com in the coming days and weeks – but to assure registration, attendees are advised to sign up now.  Because it is open only to working media, there will be no online registration — only by telephone.  For registration and sponsorship information call 413-565-5413.

 

 

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – Ranks 81–95

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #81: Mike Rosen, KOA, Denver

81. Mike Rosen – KOA, Denver

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #82: Alan Stock, KDWN, Las Vegas

82. Alan Stock – KDWN, Las Vegas

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #83: Armstrong & Getty, KSTE, Sacramento

83. Armstrong & Getty – KSTE, Sacramento

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #84: Dave Elswick, KARN-FM, Little Rock

84. Dave Elswick – KARN-FM, Little Rock

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #85: Alex Jones, Genesis Communications Network

85. Alex Jones – Genesis Communications Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #86: Leslie Marshall, The Leslie Marshall Show

86. Leslie Marshall – The Leslie Marshall Show

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #87: John DePetro, WPRO, Providence

87. John DePetro – WPRO, Providence

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #88: Ric Edelman, Edelman Financial Services

88. Ric Edelman – Edelman Financial Services

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #89: Dana Loesch, KFTK-FM, St. Louis / WIBC, Indianapolis

89. Dana Loesch – KFTK-FM, St. Louis / WIBC, Indianapolis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #90: Diane Rehm, National Public Radio

90. Diane Rehm – National Public Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #91: Mark Reardon, KMOX, St.Louis

91. Mark Reardon – KMOX, St.Louis

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #92: Rev. Al Sharpton, Syndication One

92. Rev. Al Sharpton – Syndication One

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #93: Dr. Drew, Mike Catherwood & Simone Bienne, Courtside Entertainment Group

93. Dr. Drew, Mike Catherwood & Simone Bienne – Courtside Entertainment Group

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #94: Mark Riley, WWRL, New York

94. Mark Riley – WWRL, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #95: Michael Berry, KTRH, Houston

95. Michael Berry – KTRH, Houston

1 – 10 | 11 – 20 | 21 – 35 | 36 – 50 | 51 – 65 | 66 – 80 | 81 – 95 | 96 – 100

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – Ranks 66–80

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #66: Curtis Sliwa, WNYM, New York

66. Curtis Sliwa – WNYM, New York

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #67: Brian Kilmeade, Fox News Radio

67. Brian Kilmeade – Fox News Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #68: Jay Severin, WXKS, Boston

68. Jay Severin – WXKS, Boston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #69: Opie & Anthony, Sirius XM

69. Opie & Anthony – Sirius XM

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #70: Mitch Albom, WJR, Detroit

70. Mitch Albom – WJR, Detroit

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #71: Doug McIntyre, KABC, Los Angeles

71. Doug McIntyre – KABC, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #72: Terry Gross, National Public Radio

72. Terry Gross – National Public Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #73: Mike Trivisonno, WTAM, Cleveland

73. Mike Trivisonno – WTAM, Cleveland

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #74: John McCaslin & Dana Mills, TRN/The Washington Times

74. John McCaslin & Dana Mills – TRN/The Washington Times

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #75: Geraldo Rivera, WABC, New York / KABC, Los Angeles

75. Geraldo Rivera – WABC, New York / KABC, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #76: Steve Gill, Radio America

76. Steve Gill – Radio America

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #77: Bill Press, The Bill Press Show

77. Bill Press – The Bill Press Show

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #78: Dan Yorke, WPRO, Providence

78. Dan Yorke – WPRO, Providence

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #79: Jason Lewis, Genesis Communications Network

79. Jason Lewis – Genesis Communications Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #80: Tom Marr, WCBM, Baltimore

80. Tom Marr – WCBM, Baltimore

1 – 10 | 11 – 20 | 21 – 35 | 36 – 50 | 51 – 65 | 66 – 80 | 81 – 95 | 96 – 100

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – Ranks 51–65

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #51: John Gibson, Fox News Radio

51. John Gibson – Fox News Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #52: Ian Freeman & Mark Edge, Free Talk Live

52. Ian Freeman & Mark Edge – Free Talk Live

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #53: Larry Young, WOLB, Baltimore

53. Larry Young – WOLB, Baltimore

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #54: Joe Pagliarulo, WOAI, San Antonio / KPRC, Houston

54. Joe Pagliarulo – WOAI, San Antonio / KPRC, Houston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #55: Howie Carr, WRKO, Boston

55. Howie Carr – WRKO, Boston

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #56: Dom Giordano, WPHT, Philadelphia

56. Dom Giordano – WPHT, Philadelphia

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #57: The Monsters, WTKS-FM, Orlando

57. The Monsters – WTKS-FM, Orlando

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #58: Mike Huckabee, Cumulus Media Networks

58. Mike Huckabee – Cumulus Media Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #59: Tim Conway, Jr., KFI, Los Angeles

59. Tim Conway, Jr. – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #60: Warren Ballentine, Syndication One

60. Warren Ballentine – Syndication One

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #61: Michael Castner, The Wall Street Journal Radio Network

61. Michael Castner – The Wall Street Journal Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #62: Quinn & Rose, WPGB-FM, Pittsburgh

62. Quinn & Rose – WPGB-FM, Pittsburgh

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #63: Hugh Hewitt, Salem Radio Network

63. Hugh Hewitt – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #64: Jim Villanucci, KKOB, Albuquerque

64. Jim Villanucci – KKOB, Albuquerque

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #65: G. Gordon Liddy, Radio America

65. G. Gordon Liddy – Radio America

1 – 10 | 11 – 20 | 21 – 35 | 36 – 50 | 51 – 65 | 66 – 80 | 81 – 95 | 96 – 100

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – Ranks 36–50

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #36: Bob & Tom, Premiere Networks

36. Bob & Tom – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #37: Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Take on the Day LLC

37. Dr. Laura Schlessinger – Take on the Day LLC

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #38: Randi Rhodes, Premiere Networks

38. Randi Rhodes – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #39: Gordon Deal, Wall Street Journal Radio Network

39. Gordon Deal – Wall Street Journal Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #40: Ronn Owens, KGO, San Francisco

40. Ronn Owens – KGO, San Francisco

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #41: Tom Sullivan, Fox News Radio

41. Tom Sullivan – Fox News Radio

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #42: Phil Valentine, The Phil Valentine Show

42. Phil Valentine – The Phil Valentine Show

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #43: Phil Hendrie, Talk Radio Network

43. Phil Hendrie – Talk Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #44: Bubba the Love Sponge, Bubba Radio Network

44. Bubba the Love Sponge – Bubba Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #45: Kim Komando, WestStar TalkRadio Network

45. Kim Komando – WestStar TalkRadio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #46: Lincoln Ware, WDBZ, Cincinnati

46. Lincoln Ware – WDBZ, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #47: Patt Morrison, SCPR

47. Patt Morrison – SCPR

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #48: Jim Gearhart, WKXW-FM, Trenton

48. Jim Gearhart – WKXW-FM, Trenton

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #49: Roe & Roeper, WLS, Chicago

49. Roe & Roeper – WLS, Chicago

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #50: Garry Meier, WGN, Chicago

50. Garry Meier – WGN, Chicago

1 – 10 | 11 – 20 | 21 – 35 | 36 – 50 | 51 – 65 | 66 – 80 | 81 – 95 | 96 – 100

2012 TALKERS Heavy Hundred – Ranks 21–35

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #21: Dennis Miller, Dial Global

21. Dennis Miller – Dial Global

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #22: Jim Bohannon, Dial Global

22. Jim Bohannon – Dial Global

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #23: Bill Bennett, Salem Radio Network

23. Bill Bennett – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #24: Michael Medved, Salem Radio Network

24. Michael Medved – Salem Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #25: Mancow, Talk Radio Network

25. Mancow – Talk Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #26: George Noory, Premiere Networks

26. George Noory – Premiere Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #27: Todd Schnitt, Compass Media Networks

27. Todd Schnitt – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #28: Joy Browne, WOR Radio Network

28. Joy Browne – WOR Radio Network

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #29: Clark Howard, Cox Media Group

29. Clark Howard – Cox Media Group

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #30: Lars Larson, Compass Media Networks

30. Lars Larson – Compass Media Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #31: John & Ken, KFI, Los Angeles

31. John & Ken – KFI, Los Angeles

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #32: Roger Hedgecock, Radio America

32. Roger Hedgecock – Radio America

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #33: Don Imus, Citadel Media Networks

33. Don Imus – Citadel Media Networks

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #34: Bill Cunningham, WLW, Cincinnati

34. Bill Cunningham – WLW, Cincinnati

TALKERS 2012 Heavy Hundred #35: Dennis Prager, Salem Radio Network

35. Dennis Prager – Salem Radio Network

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Letters

JC Corcoran Responds

Gentlemen:

I enjoy your work, but I wish one of you responsible for today’s piece (Social Media: Handle with Care, published 1/27/12) had contacted me before it was published.  I might have been able to contribute background information most would consider pertinent.  It’s a bit frustrating to see the outcome which, in this case, amounts to a number of colleagues whose work I respect, taking positions without having some of the key facts in the story at their collective disposal.  These facts may or may not have altered their opinions, but still should be taken into consideration.  I hope you’ll share this information online as an addendum to today’s story.

I am not “defending” my use of rough language in the tweets.  I’m only offering an explanation.  Unbelievably, this entire thing began when, during the first week of October, I was alone in breaking the story, three weeks before the rest of the free world, that St. Louis Cardinal manager Tony LaRussa was about to retire from baseball.  The story was universally dismissed and I was roundly ridiculed by the local media.  It wasn’t until the day after the World Series parade that everyone realized I’d had one of the great scoops in recent memory.  My relatively new Twitter account went from 280 followers to over 2600 in just a few days.  In mid-November, similar kinds of sources told me Albert Pujols was only a few hours away from re-signing with the Cardinals.  I tweeted it.  I ended up being wrong.  That’s when some longtime adversaries went into attack mode.

1)  The Riverfront Times, the publication that started the controversy by publishing the exchange between me and the “listeners,” has been attacking, cheap-shotting and mischaracterizing my work almost since the day I arrived in St. Louis twenty-seven years ago.  I will simply use one story as an example of the way they work.  Several years ago I was involved in a lawsuit with another pair of broadcasters.  The pair engineered a physical attack on me at a charity appearance I was broadcasting from, then told police it was I that had attacked them.  Over the course of the three-year long wait for the case to come to trial, the RFT published almost two dozen attacks on my character, ranging from accusation to ridicule.  When I won the case, and the jury hit the opposing pair with $370,000 in damages, the RFT spoke not a word of it.  Moral of the story?  Their decision to come after me again came as no surprise.

2)  A series of tweets from two of the individuals in question was never published by the RFT or any other media outlet that covered this story.  The people who sent those tweets were nice enough to tell me they wanted to “rape my mother,” among other things.  I ignored them.  Again, I’m not surprised this part of the story was omitted by The Riverfront Times.  It was only when more of this sewage was sent that I finally reacted the way I did.

3)  This is not the way I talk to people.  This is not the way I talk to listeners.  This is the way I talk to creeps.

4)  Two of the people that have been sending this stuff have been identified as local broadcast competitors.  Cowards hiding behind phony screen names.  That element to the story, somehow, has been left out of all of this.  (For the record, every single thing I do in this town contains my real name and image.)

For nearly three decades I have enjoyed a terrific relationship with my listeners.  Frankly, it’s the kind of bond most GMs and PDs can only dream about.  I’ve achieved amazing ratings and won all the awards.  I hardly think it would be fair to make this unfortunate development seem typical of my work here or somehow reduce it to being my defining moment.  I learn from my mistakes as well as the mistakes of others.  I hope you’ll all do the same.

I continue to look forward to your daily work at Talkers.

JC Corcoran
KTRS, St. Louis
jcontheline.com


Great Article

I read your story, “Social Media: Handle with Care” with great interest.  I find that tweeting is a great way to engage the audience.  You will get tweets from people who will never call a radio program and sometimes from callers after they get off the air.  Twitter is used by some in our business as a one way communication and I assume that is because they don’t want to be seen as only responding to favorable comments.  I will tend to ReTweet a positive comment, but I will RT and respond to negative comments more frequently.  I guess I enjoy the “fight, fight, fight” mentality of the school yard.

Talk radio, at least how I see it, is a persuasive medium and Twitter gives you an oppurtunity to make points and back them up with links. Twitter also reminds you sometimes that you aren’t always right.

I think the real danger in a talk radio host adamantly using Twitter seems to be the danger of slipping into a mode that allows talk that wouldn’t be OK on the air, as if you were texting a freind of yours. I am guilty of this many times.

Great article.

Dale Jackson
PD/ Host of The Dale Jackson Show
The Attack Machine Blog
NewsTalk 770 AM/92.5 FM WVNN
Cumulus Media – Huntsville, AL
dale.jackson@cumulus.com


Very Smart

Love the Social Media: Handle with Care exploration.  Very smart!

Amir Forester
Forester Public Relations
Los Angeles, California
amir@foresterpublicrelations.com


Builds Up Fan Base

I have found facebook and twitter very beneficial in keeping my name in front of my former listeners during my time on the beach.  Everyday I post a story or two and make a comment on it.  Some of the discussions can get pretty intense.  It’s as if I am doing a show without doing a show.

I have the maximum of 5,000 friends on my facebook page plus 1300 on a newer fan page and about 1300 Twitter followers.  Now I know there is some overlap, but I am still adding people every day.  When I announce my next gig I will have a built in forum to drive my listeners to the new station.  It has been a wonderful way to build a loyal fan base and keep my name in the public’s eye.

Any host that isn’t currently using social media to build up their fan base in case they find themselves looking for work is a fool.

Tom Becka
Talk Show Host
Omaha, Nebraska


Responses to Walter Sabo’s Overnight: The Underexploited Daypart

THANK YOU.  Never understood why dummies don’t do more with overnights.  Why must you and I be smarter than everyone ALWAYS?

– Jake Fogelnest via Twitter

The dream for my next life.  Another all-night talk show.

– Haney Howell via Twitter

Hey…I LOVE this,Walter!  I’m a HUGE fan of “overnight” radio.  It’s how I started my career.  I do hope that your readers understand how true what you suggest is to them.  Overnights has long been ingnored in radio…a place to put the “new guy/gal,” etc.  There are TONS of wide awake people, at those hours, who’d appreciate being treated like they were as important as midday or AM drive listeners.

– Bob Bateman via Twitter

Love this.  My 2 1/2 years of overnights at WHEN Syracuse (1980-82) were fantastic and the phones always rang off the hook thanks to a wide-ranging audience of students & third shifters.

– Peter King via Twitter

Walter, I always liked your response to management: “You want non-traditional revenue?  How about selling the all-night show?”

– Tom Parker via Twitter

‎”Dennison’s…A Men’s Clothier”…etc., etc.  Love the article, as you’d imagine!

– Ray Rossi via Twitter

Enjoyed this article very much, Walter.  I totally agree.  Before talk radio, I was on air at QVC for 15 years and helped them build the overnights to an extremely profitable time slot.  Like radio, they had been neglecting it.  Live and local overnight radio shows will not only “lead the way” to morning drive, they will open the door to so many new advertisers.

Nice job, thank you for writing it!

– Steve Bryant via e-mail

 


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