20 Questions; Does Radnich Drink? Why Is Copeland Defending Bill Cosby?; Is Kate Scott Still A Moron? Michael Savage Downturn; Friday Midday

 1. Does Gary Radnich drink? Only orange soda mostly, but no, nothing alcoholic although occasionally he sounds drunk like today when he said that mostly people like drunks attend the Guardsmen luncheon.

2. Why does KNBR not offer an on-air disclaimer that it pays weekly guest, Greg Cosell? We'll first off, Cosell is one of the few paid guests that are entertaining, even so, KNBR should tell its listeners they give Cosell money, just like they should tell their listeners they've been paid to put on a betting shill once a week. Then again, it's KNBR, and they really need the money--that's why they shove nearly 40 minutes of commercials in an hour down your throat.

3. Why is Brian Copeland the ONLY person in the world defending Bill Cosby? Because Copie has a vested interest in kissing Coz' ass since he's been on Copie's show and Copie opens for him even though Cosby's TV shows and comedy gigs have been getting canceled en masse lately. Note to Copie: since your program last Sunday another five women have come out and made detailed accusations against the Cos, yeah it's all a conspiracy, genuine man.

4. Do you still think Kate Scott is a moron? Yeah, she still sucks, anything else?

5. Do you still like Michael Savage? Savage has reverted to the old political radio model that doesn't work: the constant, boring barrage of anti-Obama, Obama, Obama talk which isn't successful and tires easily. He's also spent the better part of three months using his radio show to promote his book, bash Obama, and promote his book. It's a good reason why his ratings are way, way down and he's in a near-record funk. See, I can rip Savage for those of you that think I'm a Savage kiss-ass. Not.

6. What happened to Ted Ramey on KNBR; wasn't he the guy that started the union movement? We'll, that's a good question, I haven't heard Ramey although I'm not all ears on the sports bleeder as much as I used to.

7. Who's your favorite Bay Area TV Sports Anchor? In order, Mark Ibanez and Larry Beil. I've always liked Mark because he can write and Beil has warmed on me more because he has a very sly and dry sense of humor.

8. What's your opinion of KTVU weatherman, Bill Martin? I think Bill has become tired-looking and in that, I don't mean to be disrespectful just giving an honest take. He used to look and sound energetic and have a sense of humor about his--now it looks like he just comes in and does his thing and takes off. Could be a faze too, we're all not immune to such situations.

9. Who's the most underrated TV anchor in the Bay Area? Several choices there. I like Anne Makovec on KPIX--she's very solid and consistent in a very understated way. Ken Wayne has always been a favorite of mine and has been doing great on the weekends over at KTVU but you rarely hear his name spouted. Ann Notarangelo quietly does her job very well on PIX. Oh, Terry McSweeney is pretty solid too on KNTV, (NBC Bay Area).

10. Why does Radnich always talk about family and having kids makes you responsible, blah, blah, blah, it becomes sort of repetitive. Because when you have nothing else to your repertoire, you can repeat the same old shit and get away with it.

11. Do you listen to Gil Gross? No, that ship has sailed.

12. Can you become an Insider on CSNBA? No, they only used people who suck a lot of Giants ass and have very inoffensive people on their talk shows. It's a very successful business model if you like white people and a few token yappers who say nothing of substance and look like Fresno insurance reps.

13. Does The Game have any hope? Not really, but in the sense of will they last?, yes because Entercom has deep enough pockets to just survive and make the best go of it here--they keep changing programs but since nobody is listening it doesn't really matter. It's pretty much Damon Bruce and a few doughnuts.

14. Who's the single-most talented anchor in the Bay Area?: Easy, hands down, Dan Ashley. Dan gets a lot of flack because he seems so perfect, so immaculate but that's only because he's so steady and good.

15. What do you think of Greg Papa? I have consistently said I like Greg Papa--in terms of preparation and knowledge, he knows the NFL and in particular, he knows the Raiders--I do think his "Touchdownnnnnnnnnnn Raiders" call goes overboard at times when the game is outta hand--he's better now but he's not that great.

16. Can KGO Radio ever become, through time, the old KGO Radio? No, never, not even remotely possible --in fact, impossible.

17. You're kind of hard on Gasia Mikaelian. Yeah, I am but not like everyone thinks--like Heather Holmes, I just don't get all the attention.

18. Do you ever get freebies from Tommy's Joynt? No, but I should.

19. Who is the hottest woman on Bay Area TV News? Tie between Vicki Liviakis and Christin Ayers.

20. How do those obnoxious True-Car ads appear on radio so much? Money, lots of it.


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20 questions for Bay Area media; the Friday pulse

1. Am I the only guy that dare challenge a certain morning sports radio talk-show host that used to be funny and now isn't, and who never goes to any sporting events any more? Apparently.

2. Will FM radio in SF be completely automated by 2011? Many radio people think so.

3. Is Comcast Sportsnet Bay Area the new Romper room?

4. Will KNBR interns, sports anchors, and assorted coffee helpers, ever give credit to various sports play-by-play guys when they play their actuality? Its, uh, called professional courtesy, which is severely lacking at knibber.

5. When will the doomsday clock strike midnight at KRON? Even the banks are getting a little nervous and that's scary.

6. Will the same so-called folks who take shots at "this little blog" freely admit that almost everything I have reported on has happened? Of course not.

7. By the way, the guy who lampoons blogs and claims that he never reads any is quite knowledgeable about their content. What's up with that?

8. Will Lloyd Lindsey-Young have an on-air orgasm over an impending serious amount of precipitation off the Pacific coast?

9. How far will Henry Tennanbaum go? Pottery? Sofas? Maybe some patio furniture?

10. Has KRON found another blonde, female college student to predict the weather?

11. Will KGO GM Michael Luckoff ever smile?

12. And is it true that he and sidekick, Jack Swanson, have banned my name being used on-air? Gee, I'm flattered guys, but seriously, why?

13. Is a guy named Greif the head honcho at KRON? (Too easy)

14. Does KCBS' Bob Melrose ever sleep?

15. Is there a more annoying radio jingle on air, (for a good cause, so be cool) than the "cars-for-kids" 30-second gag fest?

16. Can a certain morning sports radio host ever kiss more tuchas for Tony LaRussa? (And LaRussa finally told him to shove it, thank god. Talk about one lying guy deserving the other, for the 'nine-millionth time)

17. When is ABC7 (KGO-TV) anchor Dan Ashley going to alter the hair? About due.

18. Would it indeed, be the end of civilization as we know it, if Steve Moskowitz stopped his tax deal spots on local TV and radio?

19. How many penis-enlargement, toe-fungus and betting-tip services commercials can KNBR run on its alleged radio station?

20. If Ronn Owens were to get twenty minutes with President Obama, would he ask the POTUS to read a "Sleeptrain" spot?

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