Friday oddems: tina nole; KUOW ministry of information; saving face on facebook; the olde cod blarts; rev. dave barry; up-tick in new jersey, dave in winter
~~ She got the gig! Tina Nole left CBS Radio wednesday to start Air America Thursday where her duties
as yet announceable. "It feels like home here with all these progressives!" she says. The longtime Dave Ross (KIRO m-f, 9a-12p) producer left for NY in 2007 and produced, among other things, CBS's Super Tuesday and Pennsylvania primary coverage. Stay tuned for upcoming AAR developments. Read her blog here.
(photo: Tina Nole: unrecognizably New York-y)
~~ Rev. Dave Barry? Dave Ross will appear Saturday on The Fairly Spiritual Show, (KGNW, Saturdays, 10-11a) talking about how his Catholic faith influences his work.
(photo: 'Dave in winter' by Dave Ross)
He'll be with host Pastor Doug Bursch, a Pentacostal with a sense of humor who self-describes thus on his web page: "He has the humor of Billy Graham and the theology of Dave Barry. Or maybe it’s the other way around." We
(photo: Pastor Doug)
have a feeling Pastor Doug's spirituality is not as ambiguous as his show title leads one to believe. Advice to Dave Ross: don't sign anything!
~~ Last summer the KUOW Ministry of Information shut down the blog started by staffers of popular, public radio magazine show Weekday with Steve Scher (m-f, 9-11a). But since late September, the non-profit corporate masters have loosed their foot on the workers' necks enough to permit a Facebook page. While only mildly interactive, and missing much listener participation, it's mostly links to simultaneously posted material to the utilitiarian Weekday page on the snorific KUOW site. it's at least something! Go, as we did, write on their Wall or join their impressive list of 222 friends... or if you're really Weekday-geeky, buy (!) the 20-second audio intro (music and Steve!) for your iPod.
~~ Listen to the Blathering Olde Cod blarting away to host Bob Carson on New Jersey's Ryder University FM station, WRRC 107.7 The Bronc. The interview aired Monday and we've noticed an up-tick in New Jersey, Western Pennsylvania readership. Hear why the blogger and frequent BlatherWatch contributor, Blathering Michael is a critic, not a broadcaster. Listen here.
~~ Every time Linda Thomas of the honeyed yet sounds-like-she-knows-what-she's-talking-about voice, fills in on KIRO, we get emails from males yelling "whoo-dat?!" She's a veteran news chick (and
long-time blogger and doggone it, she's blogging at the Seattle P-I about her experience doing a month-long audition for the Bob Rivers Show (KZOK.m-f, 5-10a) Before you write in calling me a sexist: What does she call her new blog? The News Chick, of course.
~~ The phony, scaretactical right-wing talk radio "issue," the Fairness Doctrine got another flare-up in the news Thursday. (no one but us noticed). The “Broadcaster Freedom Act” by ex-radio talk show host, Rep. Mike Pence (R-Ind) was re-filed for the 111th Congress. No one (not the Dems, not the media reform activists) wants the TFD except, that is the radio talkers who need topics, and the Republicans who see its frothed-up spector as a way to fund raise and garner base support by bemoaning their upcoming victimhood and persecution by the new Democratic majority. The TFD, imposed in 1949, mandated that FCC license holders allow competing points of view to have equal time and access. This was in an era of scarce media resources -- many parts of the country were served only by thinly-spread radio stations, and newspapers. But the regulation was always difficult to enforce and hard to put into practice, so it was dropped in 1987. Right-wing radio sprung up, and flourished in the vacuum. Media has now expanded to include satellite radio, cable television and the internets, which has eliminated the original "scarcity of resources" argument so important to the Doctrine originally. But this hasn't stopped Big Pants to warn of his impending, jackbooted stiflement by the Obama liberals. Sean Hannity, in his stiff-lipped "Conservatism in exile" stance says nearly every day, "I don't know if I'll be here next year at this time." The Democrats will not let Pence's bill get out of committee, and the Republicans will claim that they're fighting liberal censorship. It's another straw man to knock down, and to claim victory for valiantly defeating. Meanwhile, the quo will remain status, and The Fairness Doctrine will remain an historical footnote.
~~ O'Reilly is quitting radio at the end of next month, but his short "Radio Talking Points, commentary " feature on politics, issues, and current events will live on for those with political "special needs," and stations in red states.
And I speculate it's only a matter of time before Jen Andrews [KIRO TBTL Show 07:00 - 10:00 p.m., weekdays] follows in Tina Nole's footsteps. Jen appears to be a very hard-working talent with great imagination and the ability to 'pull-it-all-together' and seems destined for bigger and better things to come.
[I believe that she & Tina are friends.]
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 05:36 AM
Bla'M: would be interested in your opine on KING's reporting of our Seattle P.I's sale and/or demise.
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 06:08 AM
OMG! That voice on the podcast is the same voice that's been calling me once a week to buy flood insurance!
Fascinating, meaty interview, Bla'M! Can't wait until your book comes out of hiding and you are free to discuss it...
Posted by: Fremont | January 09, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Duh-f, are you asking Bla'M if he has any insight into the veracity of the report that Hearst is selling the P-I?
Posted by: Fremont | January 09, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Yes and what he thinks about possibly having it go away. What say ye?
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Confirmed and verified...never mind.
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Yeah, get a new tv duffass or is the px saving you a analog one they're getting ready to throw out?
Posted by: Maj. Ricketts | January 09, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Some of them radio women are hot. Heard Linda on KIRO before and wondered why she wasn't there all the time. She's talented. Off to write on the KUOW wall.
Posted by: NoBS | January 09, 2009 at 01:27 PM
'Yeah, get a new tv duffass or is the px saving you a analog one they're getting ready to throw out?
Posted by: Maj. Ricketts | January 09, 2009 at 01:13 PM'
Thanks joanie/sparkles I agree a total dolt! ANY one who would put their total faith in KING5 News is lacking something UPstairs. Oh Well...we know who that is anyway, don't we. Haha
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 03:38 PM
No, Duff, I don't. Sorry.
Did Linda Thomas write a blog called Educating Mom prior to her work on KIRO?
Posted by: joanie | January 09, 2009 at 04:20 PM
As I don't joanie. I do watch Jean and K5 but I always wait for verification before I run with anything they say (especially the weather). In this case they were spot on...that's not ALWAYS the case with them, tho.
Sorry, really not familar with Linda Thomas.
Posted by: Duffman | January 09, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Congrats to Tina Noles. Her outstanding work continues to be recognized both here and in NY.
Lets see, who was it on this blog years aog complaining about Tina and her work as a producer for Dave Ross.
Hmmmm, who was that....Duff, any guess as to who that was?
Oh well, Tina Noles moves on to bigger and better things...Spot on Tina!
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 09, 2009 at 06:26 PM
That interview was cool except bla'm sounded out of breath. That host was also under the impression that blatherwatch covered nationaly syndicated shows and wasn't aware that the coverage is almost entirely local. I think it would be cool if there was more attention payed to national talkers but I don't think bla'm likes to listen to them. Maybe a second author could help out that can tolerate listening to the robot stations and blog about what's going on their.
Posted by: AuthenticAndrew | January 09, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Hey, Andrew, I've suggested that myself. I want more Air America Green960 and trash talk about Richard Greene of Clout who is hands down the worst broadcaster in all of media anywhere in the world.
And if Lee Callahan doesn't drop the cute, she's going to be a close second. (not really - she's trying but too hard...)
Posted by: joanie | January 09, 2009 at 07:36 PM
I like Radical Russ out of Portland
http://radicalruss.com/
Posted by: Coiler | January 09, 2009 at 07:55 PM
Geez, Bla'M
I sure thought that I was just a guy from the other side of the isle that liked to participate in your blog. Didn't think of my self as a troll or hi-jacker.
(I am not talking with you joanie so shuddup).
Did I have to listen for 39 minutes to get smacked?
Posted by: chucks | January 09, 2009 at 08:44 PM
Dr. Mortimer J.Snerd-Steensma,the brilliant psychiatrist and author of From Jerry MIathers to Marshall Mathers in 2 Generations is holding a seminar in Seattle this weekend at a major university. It's called Why We Hate Dori- A Psychological Explanation of Dori Monson Loathing Syndrome (DOMOLS).
Posted by: Tommy008 | January 09, 2009 at 09:21 PM
Joanie, I Googled Linda. Yes she is or was Educating Mom.
Posted by: NoBS | January 09, 2009 at 09:39 PM
hijacked by right wing trolls?
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 09, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Thanks, NoBS. I occasionally posted to that blog.
If anyone missed Moyers tonight, they missed a compelling program.
And Obama's press conference today reinvigorates my hope. He was articulate, humorous and smart. God, it's been such a long, long time.
Posted by: joanie | January 09, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Michael, I just listened.
Scott McClelland admitted that the White House gave Rush his talking points.
John McCain began to rely on talk radio because he was desperate.
Ron Reagan played a sound bite of Rush lying through his teeth about a WSJ article this evening. It was a good show and you can hear the podcast on green 960.
You didn't tell them that Mike blogged on BW. You should have. The victim of an ax murder...that's sounds funny because it sounds like a bad screenplay. But it was true!
Ripley's believe it or not.
I'm commenting as I listen, you know.
Mort Kondracke - regular "liberal"-(not really) on McLaughlin Group. I used to ike him but he got too rich or something.
Randi says Rush's numbers are only good because he competes against himself. Clear Channel covers the red states and Rush is on several stations at once. Big choice, huh?
I love you. Keep writing!
Back to Hannibal.
G'night, trolls.
Posted by: joanie | January 10, 2009 at 12:32 AM
Oh, and to the crybaby who thinks Air America is a step up from CBS...get real. Wonder if she's producing Richard Greene. Oh god. I wouldn't wish that even on Tina Noles.
Posted by: joanie | January 10, 2009 at 12:42 AM
"Oh, and to the crybaby who thinks Air America is a step up from CBS...get real. Wonder if she's producing Richard Greene. Oh god. I wouldn't wish that even on Tina Noles.
Posted by: joanie | January 10, 2009 at 12:42 AM"
"Oh god. I wouldn't wish that even on Tina Noles."
Lets see, still ticked cause years ago Tina Noles wouldn't take your inane programming suggestions. Too funny.
Oh well, obviously Noles moves on to bigger and better things working in the industry whilst you're still on the wrong side of the radio. What was that suggestion you kept pestering her with all the time.
One can imagine poor Tina Noles having to listen to your crap on the phone while she sent a note on the call in screen:
'Dave, it's that strange lady AGAIN. She insists on talking to you privately and is angry at me AGAIN for not putting her through.'
yep, rofl....
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 10, 2009 at 07:18 AM
"Coleman will never ever [again] serve in the Senate. He lost the election. He can stall things, but he’ll never serve in the Senate. ~~ Harry Reid
What if Norm Coleman prevails in Court or in six years is duly elected to the Senate?
Oh well, I recall Harry Reid saying that Burris would never serve in the Senate...how'd that workout?
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 10, 2009 at 08:53 AM
"whilst"?
Posted by: sparky | January 10, 2009 at 09:05 AM
You know, Sparks...feminine "whilst" or "whilsting" away one's time...
Posted by: FRemont | January 10, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I haven't seen Kondracke for some time on The McLaughlin Group, Joans, though he used to be a regular. Are you thinking of Mort Zuckerman?
Posted by: FRemont | January 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
""whilst"?
Posted by: sparky | January 10, 2009 at 09:05 AM"
lmao. nice pick. i think it's in the official old dude book but i'll have to check with chucks or nevets as i loaned my copy out a few months ago to one of my fellow trolls.
actually, i picked it up off of this blog awhile ago but -whatever you do- don't go getting that word banned. i am running out of vocabulary...
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 10, 2009 at 11:02 AM
the only person I know who uses "whilst" is an elderly English gentleman who smells of tobacco and sour milk and has really really bad teeth.
Posted by: sparky | January 10, 2009 at 07:00 PM
wow, you really need to get some new friends.
i'm just saying...
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 10, 2009 at 07:51 PM
Noted author, speaker, and founder of a now-defunct chain of dime stores A Birch Steen has come out regarding climate change and the recent flooding in Western Washington. You are not going to like what he says. More on this later.
Posted by: gonna_blow | January 11, 2009 at 03:50 AM
It's NOLE, not "NOLES" -- I know because it's my last name too.
Posted by: Joelle Nole | January 11, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Who are you gonna_blow?
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Sorry GB, I could not help myself. Whilst trolling about this fine blog, thinking about hijacking it and taking it in some unknown direction, I spotted your post and posted the foolishness I thought.
Posted by: chucks | January 11, 2009 at 06:39 PM
Get your grammar straight pal. That's "whom are you gonna_blow."
Posted by: gonna_blow | January 12, 2009 at 01:11 AM
It is rare that I would stand by my grammar. Having attended publik skools in both Seattle and Los Angeles, it is possible that I may not have learned all that I should have.
In this case, I stand by my grammar.
Posted by: chucks | January 12, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Why does that not surprise me? Like George W. Bush, you "stand by" your abject failure, as you try to drag the rest of us over the cliff along with you. How many of these wretched floods must we endure before we get serious about global warming?
There will be no further reply from me. As you may know a google search is the equivalent of boiling a cup of tea, and I for one will not post something that might be searched.
Posted by: gonna_blow | January 12, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Maybe I should have added a comma.
"Who are you, gonna_blow?" If I were interested in you sex life, your way would be correct.
Posted by: chucks | January 12, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Nope, either way, it should have been 'whom.' I am sure that one of the teachers will confirm that you, much like Bush, Cheney, and Palin, Rossi, Halliburton, and Sharkansky, are wrong.
Posted by: gonna_blow | January 12, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Ok GB
We will just have to wait for the teachers. Not a one of them is shy about telling me when I am wrong.
Posted by: chucks | January 12, 2009 at 04:16 PM
Whom are you? hahahahahahaha
Chucks, I knew what you meant, and your grammar was correct. The form given with "who" is safe, and even beyond reproach since "who" is the subject. "Whom" is a subject complement, as it would be in "Who am I?" or "I am who?" It is not an object complement.
And, chucks, you were thinking the same thing I was thinking.
Posted by: sparky | January 12, 2009 at 07:19 PM
chucks,
if you start blowing dudes i'm thinking that consideration of 'whom' as a subject complement is the least of your uber hetero manly man worries.
time to take your wife on another roadtrip to Vegas. surely your WAMU money hasn't run out yet!!
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 12, 2009 at 07:36 PM
Thanks Sparky. I will take any small victory I can get for now.
Not to worry Putz. No protein slurpees for this old guy.
By the way, the WAMU money is gone. It is back in the IRA where it belongs. I had to put it there or pay huge tax penalty's.
My Smith-Blarney guy put it where it belongs and told me he would kick my ass if I ever did a hair brained gamble like that again.
Says I got lucky.
Duh, no shite.
Posted by: chucks | January 12, 2009 at 09:15 PM
This is typical right-wing homophobia to sublimate guilt over contributions to global warming.
Posted by: gonna_blow | January 12, 2009 at 10:36 PM
Well, chucks, you only have to be lucky like that once. No wonder the world is so simple for you.
Posted by: joanie | January 12, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Oh No! Not Again, and our new POTUS hasn't even been sworn in yet. Toto - what the hell is going on???
Posted by: Duffman | January 13, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Approved by Hockey Moms
Old But Not Expired
Yes You Can!
Posted by: sparky | January 13, 2009 at 04:54 PM
Haha...funny stuff, sparks and 'almost' equally balanced.
Posted by: Duffman | January 13, 2009 at 05:04 PM
'We're gonna be trying new approaches...cause quite frankly the old one's haven't been working...'
I think that's pretty much close to a quote of the lovely and gracious Mrs Clingon today in her grilling before Congress. What a 'novel' idea...to actually act based on true communication and facts instead of emotion and 'cowboyism'. I wouldn't be surprised if we accomplish some historic gains in the State Dept folks. Don't it make you proud!
Posted by: Duffman | January 13, 2009 at 05:21 PM
..sorry, obviously s/be 'Clinton'
Posted by: Duffman | January 13, 2009 at 05:22 PM
good stuff sparky, can't believe you didn't link to the picture of W as a chimp.
oh well, sarah and mccain are a nice go-to but they won't be sworn in on the 20th...but hey, if you got some of that 'Twig Palin' truther crap go ahead and throw that up on the wall.
Posted by: Puget Sound | January 13, 2009 at 05:48 PM