tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post6572256525131179154..comments2024-03-29T00:59:57.736-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: KSFO/Sussman; KGO Radio Love Letter; Alex Jones Interview; KTVU SFO Crash PR Tackiness; Morning Show 'Ad-Libs' Repeated Later; Thursday Media StarterRich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-3347972152416818372013-07-12T23:11:49.303-07:002013-07-12T23:11:49.303-07:00@5:52
People don't cite examples because anyo...@5:52<br /><br />People don't cite examples because anyone with half a brain can tell he's full of shit.<br /><br />Example: Jones has claimed on several occasions that the "elites" are poisoning us with GMO foods and chemical additives in order to kill off the population.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-74577911167424759842013-07-12T07:32:48.027-07:002013-07-12T07:32:48.027-07:00Sussman is the absolute worst person on the radio....Sussman is the absolute worst person on the radio. It is stunning that KSFO has let him crap hate out of his mouth for as long as he has. He is awful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-21077608251975766802013-07-12T05:52:08.413-07:002013-07-12T05:52:08.413-07:00RL,
Please stop apologizing to those who claim...RL, <br /><br />Please stop apologizing to those who claim Alex Jones is full of b.s. BUT NEVER ONCE cite an example. <br /><br /><br />Alex Jones is part of a growing litany of alternative media personalities that are FIGHTING the good fight against Tyranny. <br /><br /><br />If you can't see the tyranny developing all around, your part of the problem. Micheal Hastings had his "a-ha" moment recently, and lucidly went public with his motive to fight back against the tyrannical nature he saw in our government...and then he died in an auto accident the next day. <br /><br />The entire mainstream media knows its a hit, but they don't talk about it. Just another brick in the wall...Kudos to Alex Jones and all the other alt. media types fighting back and exposing the curious nature to Hastings death. <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-4296343011555094912013-07-11T20:49:41.527-07:002013-07-11T20:49:41.527-07:00KTVU ran a similar promo during the BART strike th...KTVU ran a similar promo during the BART strike that was equally horrendous. The announcer even said "and if you're stuck waiting in line you can watch us live on our app!"<br /><br />Holy crap what is going on over there in that promotions department?! I'd hate to see what they do when a major earthquake hits....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-5808504297203700392013-07-11T20:43:08.125-07:002013-07-11T20:43:08.125-07:00Couldn't agree with this assessment more. Abs...Couldn't agree with this assessment more. Absolutely embarassing to capitalize on a tragedy like this. When I saw that promo run I nearly vomited; the glee in the voice over was really disturbing. Anyone involved in putting that on the air should be fired immediately. Extremely poor judgement and tarnishes the otherwise stellar job of reporting they did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-11788289813441137802013-07-11T19:21:53.422-07:002013-07-11T19:21:53.422-07:00gotta love cumulus for launching their own radiate...gotta love cumulus for launching their own radiate media, as if it's separate from the rest of the crap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-19248152625940768072013-07-11T18:44:12.952-07:002013-07-11T18:44:12.952-07:00Part of what makes Rich's blog so entertaining...Part of what makes Rich's blog so entertaining is that he doesn't "get over it" and let stuff go. He's somewhat similar to some of my college journalism instructors in the sense that he is difficult to satisfy with your work and he'll let you know when he isn't.<br /><br />If I were to do news again, either on radio or in print, and Rich ripped me, I'd take a look at what he had to say, but as with my college professors and adviser, I wouldn't hold it against him. In other words, any successful journalist or host should have a thick skin and if s/he doesn't, then that person is in the wrong business.<br /><br />As for as who says frickin' and who doesn't: my comments were aimed at anyone on radio who uses frickin', whether it's a sports or a talk-show host. I've heard more than one person use it, locally and nationally, and I'm frickin' sick and tired of it. Call me old and grouchy.<br /><br />Furthermore, my tastes for Sirius may not be someone else's, and obviously it isn't, because local sports stations are well-listened to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-23507844263789587712013-07-11T17:37:18.765-07:002013-07-11T17:37:18.765-07:00Was KTVU's coverage really THAT good. The tos...Was KTVU's coverage really THAT good. The tosses I saw to Sal "deer in the headlight" Castenetta were awful. On one particular toss Sal told Frank that his computer was frozen and to "come back to me later"! Sal's information was also uninteresting...reading tweets. Really? I don't watch local news to see some guy reading tweets and dealing with malfunctioning equipment. Frank was solid but Sal is always so painful to watch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-25020515429848816762013-07-11T17:12:56.423-07:002013-07-11T17:12:56.423-07:00Kate Scott or Amy G?? Holy crap, do I HAVE to mak...Kate Scott or Amy G?? Holy crap, do I HAVE to make a choice? This is<br />like choosing death by either hanging or electrocution!! I think I'd rather be hung. Kate wouldn't care, but Amy might enjoy it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-18852349379378358942013-07-11T16:38:45.789-07:002013-07-11T16:38:45.789-07:00Jonathan Bristow, Scott Letterie (sp?) and Brett B...Jonathan Bristow, Scott Letterie (sp?) and Brett Burkhardt (sorry I know I'm likely spelling these wrong) are quality. Both of the sportscasters are better than anyone on KNBR hands down with Rich Walcoff and Kevin Radich ("the rat")Some of the younger anchors just sound weak and they've gone and neutered their traffic dept. No planes means they lose to KCBS every time. I feel sorry for the vets who are hanging in there in a shrinking market with a station that clearly floundering.<br /><br />And man Rich, Kate Scott at worst is not that bad and at best, she's pretty okay. Amy G or Kate Scott? I'd take Kate in a New York minute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-70552613225117771302013-07-11T14:27:00.446-07:002013-07-11T14:27:00.446-07:00You cover stations and programs where you think &q...You cover stations and programs where you think "the product lacks" all the time. In fact, it's a cornerstone of this blog. It's what makes you a good critic. I don't understand why KGO Radio News (which has "some good people") is dramatically different. I'm not looking for PR, I'm looking for a critical eye (good, bad or ugly). BTW, this blog has plenty of PR for certain anchors and stations and I'm fine with that. You should be able to help out the people you support and respect while criticizing the ones you do not. (full disclosure: I now work in LA radio -- and not for Cumulus. Also, I'm not in the PR biz. Quote me.) Gotta go, NTSB presser is under way...Kevin Trippnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-47954668649540360752013-07-11T13:06:17.809-07:002013-07-11T13:06:17.809-07:00Kevin:
I lauded KGO many a times. They have some ...Kevin:<br /><br />I lauded KGO many a times. They have some good people over there. I'm not in the PR biz. And I don't cover just the "big names." Right now, outside of a few veterans, I don't care much for their work. Quote me.<br /><br />And beyond that, they have one SHILL reporter over there who is a joke--I'm not going to acknowledge if the product lacks. Sorry.Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-40112100926786052482013-07-11T12:37:53.290-07:002013-07-11T12:37:53.290-07:00As a former KGO Radio News producer, I have to agr...As a former KGO Radio News producer, I have to agree with the unnamed reporter. Rich, you almost never mention the work KGO Radio News reporters do -- and do well. I understand you're a talk show guy, but it's odd that you obsess about certain TV NEWS personalities (both good and bad), but mostly focus on the TALK side of KGO Radio. You complain about all the "green" reporters in the Bay Area -- fair point. KGO Radio actually has many veteran reporters who still clean up at award shows. These are people I worked with 7-10 years ago and many are still there. I understand these aren't "big names" that you want spend time complementing or criticizing. That's too bad, because they've been quietly doing very good work for years. It's too bad you fail to acknowledge that.Kevin Trippnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-60989863910080772002013-07-11T12:36:38.723-07:002013-07-11T12:36:38.723-07:00I did the best job under the circumstances; you...I did the best job under the circumstances; you're entitled to your opinion.Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-3256573492532002932013-07-11T12:35:17.482-07:002013-07-11T12:35:17.482-07:00Plenty of ccchanges....Plenty of ccchanges....Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-80537062853701657082013-07-11T12:34:49.253-07:002013-07-11T12:34:49.253-07:00No, YOU get over it, Kate.No, YOU get over it, Kate.Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-86094169573314242932013-07-11T12:22:32.124-07:002013-07-11T12:22:32.124-07:00I enjoy Scott's work despite the balance of th...I enjoy Scott's work despite the balance of the show on KNBR. She knows her sports Rich, get over it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-37562305287452223672013-07-11T12:22:20.701-07:002013-07-11T12:22:20.701-07:00You got the interview and asked relevant questions...You got the interview and asked relevant questions.<br /><br />Can well all agree to ban the tiresome and woefully inappropriate "frickin'"<br /><br />I, for one, am frickin' tired of hearing it, which makes me less likely to turn on the frickin' local sports radio frequency, which means I can do more with my frickin' free time like read a book or do my artwork while I listen to a real sports channel: Sirius NFL or the hyper Mad Dog Radio on Sirius.<br /><br />And before the trolls tell me Sirius isn't ONLY Bay Area sports: duh.<br /><br />What makes it compelling radio is that Mad Dog and the NFL channels on Sirius usually don't resort to all the frickin' over-warmed lingo like some stations do.<br /><br />Then again, perhaps it's a frickin' generational gap and I'm just over the hill and out of the frickin' station's demographic.<br /><br />Sirius is worth the money, since local sports coverage, aside from the NFL and MLB broadcasting crews, is sadly lacking in many respects.<br /><br />Before I heard it locally, I think the last time I heard it was about a decade ago when my twin daughters were in high school and one or both used frickin' because using the other word would have guaranteed solitary.<br /><br />I don't like frickin' any more now than I did then.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-8516389752531378242013-07-11T12:09:11.531-07:002013-07-11T12:09:11.531-07:00I think I've heard the KNBR lady also use the ...I think I've heard the KNBR lady also use the creative expression 'full of s'.<br /><br />That would certainly apply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-60750173520182909362013-07-11T11:54:46.211-07:002013-07-11T11:54:46.211-07:00Any thoughts on the June ratings that were just re...Any thoughts on the June ratings that were just released? And a big game of musical chairs going on at the Cumulus FM stations...any insider details? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-923747637554518902013-07-11T11:42:04.563-07:002013-07-11T11:42:04.563-07:00Rich, You won't settle for bullshit?
You just...Rich, You won't settle for bullshit?<br /><br />You just swallowed a car load of bullshit yesterday from Alex Jones and then thanked him for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-30601828995842592332013-07-11T11:33:44.179-07:002013-07-11T11:33:44.179-07:00Love KNBR morning show, but cannot stand KT Scott....Love KNBR morning show, but cannot stand KT Scott. She was a flat out embarrassment last night on Yahoo live as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15617883400093297652013-07-11T10:35:14.512-07:002013-07-11T10:35:14.512-07:00**ARE YOU OFFENDED B/C SHE'S A LESBIAN...**No,...**ARE YOU OFFENDED B/C SHE'S A LESBIAN...**No, I'm offended that I answered your dumb question and I don't give a shit about here sexual orientation...does that make her untouchable if critiquing her work? She's god-awful and I'm gonna say so.Rich Liebermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-46436669877716392362013-07-11T10:35:09.842-07:002013-07-11T10:35:09.842-07:00I agree with you Rich regarding KTVU. They should...I agree with you Rich regarding KTVU. They should be embarrassed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-71229752281009620472013-07-11T10:29:34.089-07:002013-07-11T10:29:34.089-07:00This was largely the thought I had with KRON after...This was largely the thought I had with KRON after the plane crash. Their new "VJ" system, which hires green (cheap) "reporters" and pays them french fry wages, works okay when they're covering an Oakland shooting or a fire in San Jose. But when it's something that's a bit complex, like the plane crash, they look like a bunch of kids playing reporter at a community college station. After the first NTSB presser (I think it was on Sunday) the totally-lost male anchor was trying to recap what had just been said and was getting lots of it wrong. I literally laughed out loud when a (presumably) producer corrected him just off camera right on the air! He was like a widdle kid giving his first stand-up book report at school.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com