*Add KNBR: the station of giggles: Papa's, *Greg), inexplicable giggles; Copeland's, (Adam/Copes) hyena-laugh giggle every two seconds; John Lund's ass-kissing laugh after each lame Papa joke.
*Out of all its O and O's, CBS has devoted the most cash in its rebranding to KPIX (CBS News/Bay Area)--several MILLIONS.
*Ray Ratto: still the crummy curmudgeon who somehow still gets KNBR love even though KNBR has NO RATINGS.
*This just in: Dan Ashley is NOT Mick Jagger.
*Yes, radio is DEAD. At least AM talk-radio and that's a damn shame.
*Proving you can be pitiful even when your beyond pitiful: KCBS, just a TOTAL ABOMINATION.
*Jocelyn Moran: I don't get it, what's the big deal?
*KTVU: even Marin housewifes don't watch anymore.
*The "Indian Walter Chronkite", Raj Mathai, proves one thing: timing is everything.
*Steve Moskowitz: oh, please, just STFU!
*Damon Bruce and Larry Krueger: really, truly, nobody cares.
Re: KNBR talking Giants vs. 49ers. I dunno, I've been hearing a LOT of 49ers talk. Papa spends a lot of time on 49ers, as he should being as close to the team as he is. The other shows talk a lot of 49ers too. Yes, they do also talk about the Giants, as they also should. It's the Giants flagship station. Some people are listening to the station because they are the Giants flagship, and they want to hear about the Giants. And baseball is a nearly-every-day thing, so there is new content to talk about almost daily. Yes, football is king in many ways, but you can only talk about training camp for so long.
ReplyDeleteRay pulled no ratings on 95.7 and was fired along with Bruce. Bruce went to Youtube and the leadership at KNBR said "We need more Ratto!" and brought him back. It won't be long until Damon Bruce is back.
ReplyDeleteEvery time a national news outlet comes to SF to report on the massive crime in SF and is robbed while in San Wokecisco, a Republican gets its wings.
Well done, adding a political statement that has nothing to do with the topic. Very on-brand.
Delete"Greg B" doesn't seem to know much about branding.
Delete@4:43 Yup, agreed
Delete"Julie Haener, now more than ever, EXPOSED."
ReplyDeleteRemember the good old days when that meant that they finally posed for Playboy?
Rich: the "woke" shit is rerogatory and has NO PLACE here, as it devalues this blog.
ReplyDeleteObviously it's Rich's blog to do as he sees fit, but I am surprised he lets some of that nonsense get through.
DeleteYou're right. And while we're on the subject, people calling people they disagree with politically "Trumptards" or using a form of KKK in their descriptors has NO PLACE here either. I don't see you complaining about those people?
Delete@1:28 What's "Woke?" RL's blog is like when Herb Caen's column in the SF Chronicle was anxiously anticipated, perhaps you need to find another venue to entertain yourself
DeleteGood points 5:09. Herb told it like it is. He didn't care if he upset one side or the other.
Delete@4:44 OMG! Rich actually published your right leaning comments? He must be drunk, remains to be seen if this comment is allowed, will tells me how fair he is
Delete@1:28 PM this is a blog. Someone having a different opinion doesn't make it woke. A blog is a blog and all opinions are welcomed. If it makes you uncomfortable, just don't follow this blog.
DeleteSorry, disagree, Jessica Burch in my mind is efficient and good for the eyes
ReplyDeleteShe's sweet.
DeleteOddly, I did not see Rich mention anything about WOKE. Maybe you need to find a different venue for your sophomoric opinions. Most of us who read Rich’s column are getting inside information on the radio, tv, newspaper scenes. Even a clueless clown knows WOKE is a tired trope used by the intellectually bereft.
ReplyDeleteLook at all of the people complaining about someone disparaging "woke". They don't seem to complain when its the other way around? How cute.
Delete@4:46 Not too hard to see RL is "left" anyone on the "right" would be lucky if their "views" gets published, not too confident this comment will be
Delete4:46: If someone added a completely out-of-context slur towards the political right in the middle of a discussion about broadcasting, yes, I would complain about that as well. If anyone wants to make political points, go to a blog related to politics.
DeleteWhile the term "woke" originated in the mid-30s, it entered mainstream vernacular in early-10s by left-wing activist types, particularly on Black Twitter, to raise awareness about injustices against black Americans.
DeleteIt's now a pejorative to describe overzealous, insincere, emotionally incontinent activists masquerading as informed citizens; caricatures of themselves who don't even know it, pandered & marketed to corporations as a means to gain market share.
Agree.
DeleteRich,
ReplyDeleteWhen will KTVU get their new studio up and running? They've been running out of a temporary one all summer. If I had to guess, likely in September when they debut their new 7pm "West Coast News Wrap" and 7:30pm news on KTVU 2. Any thoughts on this?
"West Coast Wrap," aka a collection of all the meaningless stories from Fox News, KCRA Sacramento, and various other Fox affiliates that KTVU already fills their other newscasts with.
DeleteThey should just simulcast KCRA. Save the time and effort.
Delete*Steve Moskowitz: oh, please, just STFU!
ReplyDeleteRich, I think Steve M. is that 80 yr old happy man that came to the office in the ED commercial.
Yes. I remember those commercials.
DeleteI stopped listening to KNBR and all sports-talk radio about 5 years ago. I don't miss it all, too boring with the same crap over and over. I only listen to NPR now, much better and I actually learn what's going on in the world.
ReplyDeleteSo you went from listening to all sports to NPR? That is a joke right?
Delete@2:18 Becareful of NPR, used to be fair and not bias (see CNN) but no longer, presently it's bias and left leaning
DeleteI listened to NPR for the 1st time in about 2yr last week and I seriously thought it was parody. These buffoons were so embarrassing I couldn't believe how eager they were to insult the intelligen e of anyone considered to be an intellectually honest adult.
DeleteI was a regular listener to NPR for many years. They have become such a boring, biased propaganda organization that I wouldn’t listen to them now if you paid me. Paid me well.
DeleteCan you elaborate on the Julie Haener comment? Assuming she's still on a Sunday-Thursday schedule, don't see how she can balance work and seeing her son's NFL games in person.
ReplyDelete“I'm sorry, the Jessica Burch experiment at KPIX and KCBS is an abject FAILURE.”
ReplyDeleteRich, you have nothing to be sorry for. Your assessment is spot on. It’s time for kpix to give her a one way ticket to the employment line.
Completely disagree. Jessica has grown into her roll. I enjoy watching her forecasts.
DeleteAgreed Rich. Burch hasn’t a clue - if she did, she would not be standing IN FRONT OF the graphics during the week ahead portion of the weather guessing. She obviously does not watch her coworkers Heggen and Peck, who step out of the screen during the week ahead graphics. And supposedly she flies helicopters? Maybe she just stands in front of them?!
DeleteAmen Greg B. I don’t listen to sports radio for Greg papa’s or anyone else’s political thoughts.
ReplyDeletePapa is a leftie.
DeleteBaseball was king when the Giants were winning all those world series over a decade ago. Since then times have changed. The internet has evolved and basically every stat you need is right at your fingertips via cell phone. Video killed the radio star?? Well the internet is about to do the same to the sports talk host.
ReplyDeleteStopped listening to am talk radio after KGO AM went off the air. It's a dying industry about to go the way of the newspaper. Even The Game on 97.1 FM is kinda boring to me. Can u imagine getting paid big bucks to basically sit around and talk about athletic men all day for a living. Nice work if you can get it, I suppose. But overhyped and played out, imho. They're just gifted athletes, folks. No more. No less. Game over. Next.
Don't get me wrong. I like sports. Loved all those those Giants/Warriors/Niners victory parties over the years. But my philosophy is you play a game...Somebody wins and somebody loses. Outhouse or Party. And then I move on with my life. And think about underpaid teachers who basically have to dip into their own funds to supply their students with basic needs. Or school lunch programs that yank food from starving children who can't afford to pay for it. And it puts it all in perspective. Priorities. I know.
Anyhoo...Shout out to athletes like Steph Curry who seem to be authentically genuine in their effort to give back to underserved communities. He's a fascinating, unique, one of a kind athlete deserving of all the accolades and sports talk bromances. Wish there were more like him and more balance in all things. The women athletes deserve that same kinda love, too. Jus' sayin'.
Seeing as tho Rich is commenting about KNBR, the Giants flagship station, and seeing as tho Giants manager Gabe Kapler has inserted himself into many "woke" causes by taking knees, commenting on social issues, etc..."woke" is very relevant in this discussion. Put on your big boy pants.
ReplyDeleteWrong. Just as if there is a blog for automobile mechanics to discuss issues they see with cars, someone blurting out comments about Elon Musk out of nowhere would not be relevant to the discussion and inappropriate.
DeleteI've got one for you:
ReplyDelete*Jessica Aguirre: Looks like Donald Duck if Donald were a dried fruit.
Greg Papa is excellent at breaking down football, but average at baseball.
ReplyDeleteGreg Papa had a really good show solo on 1050 at 1pm or so.
DeleteDo people really listen to football...on the radio? It's appointment TV for many. Baseball is made for radio and it's not appointment TV until the playoffs. Baseball is way more important to KNBR, as it should be. As we know the Bay Area only jumps fully on board with teams if they are winning or contending for championships. With (finally) some good young talent, the Giants will be back soon.
ReplyDeleteHell yes I listen to football on the radio !! I do not have a TV. There are some announcers who can genuinely call a game - Kevin Harlan - and then there are some decent announcers, and then there are ones who lull you to sleep. IF I had a tv, I would turn off the sound and turn up the radio.
DeleteOne real drawback is when the producers don’t have the right mix of crowd noise and announcer - that can ruin a good (and bad) broadcast. No, I do not want to hear Ernie from Antioch scream at the referee.
Jocelyn Moran is excellent in several ways. First, I can still remember when she first came to KPIX now, around two years ago, and I was immediately struck by how good she was, even back then, at reporting. She has improved immensely since then and she has pretty much gotten a makeover too, compared to how she looked back then. She looked good then, but now she looks like a successful reporter/anchor. She has big brown eyes, and she is shapely, with the ever=present "winnebagos", that are delightful.
ReplyDeleteMs. Lisa Argen is the proud owner of the most underrated "winnebagos" on Bay Area television.
DeleteShe is great & articulate and even to me attractive. Now she is reporting in the evenings so a very big step for her.
DeleteI completely agree with the Argen assessment.
DeleteI second the Argen assessment.
DeleteBurch is hot, man! Are you kidding??Dump lecturer Peck and put her in.
ReplyDeletePeck’s attitude is bad at times. He can’t even stand jokes filling in the Morning show. He was like what is this, come to the morning show to make the weatherman dance on Tuesday. He also has no humor.
DeleteMake Mary Lee or Brian Hackney a morning fill in and let Peck sub on evenings where he won’t get this much attention.
I love Burch in every way possible. If KPIX can give her the feedback to talk slower and not block the screen then I am sure she will listen and improve.
I agree with you. Peck—he’s not the only one to do this, but he’s perhaps the most extreme example—insists on making such a huge drama about everything. It’s ridiculous, especially for the Bay Area, which has a climate much more gentle and moderate than most other places. Give me Brian Hackney anytime.
DeleteMy expectation was that Darren Peck (like no September he has filled in a morning show in over 4 years now) would not be on the Morning show this month. And guess what happened? He came yesterday morning, and he still can't lighten up any jokes. The thing is he is happy to fill in at any time (evening, holidays, morning, whatever), but he puts more drama than what needs to happen. Last year in September, when Paul had covid or was on vacation he filled in for many days, and I can tell you, evening he seems a lot more comfortable.
DeleteHere's a reference to the incident from archive.org (5AM on 8/29): https://archive.org/details/KPIX_20230829_120000_CBS_News_Bay_Area_Morning_Edition_5am/start/1968/end/2028?q=idalia
Yesterday he also caused drama to the point he can't even take a joke for dancing. Link to yesterday's archive.org clip:
https://archive.org/details/KPIX_20230915_120000_CBS_News_Bay_Area_Morning_Edition_5am
If I was the management, I would talk to Darren about how to handle this kind of attitude. There is a gentler, yet more polite way to handle it (maybe say something like "we can do it after the morning show is over"). And not only that, but I would restrict him to NEVER EVER being a weekday morning fill-in. If Jessica Burch must be out, you have Mary Lee, otherwise bring in Hackney, he would probably love to have some fun and he can take the humor very well. I would say, if you want to fill in, you have the weekday evenings, where it sounds like he's more comfortable doing and he won't have to deal with so many crazy and silly requests or jokes because it seems that he's pissed right on air about it, which is rude and unprofessional. Paul Heggen, even though he's the Chief, can lighten up and handle the humor well and a little more politely.
KPIX needs to really beef up their weather staff and not always put Peck as a morning fill-in.
Who’s broadcasting Cal Football this year? Is it still on 810 am?
ReplyDeleteHaven't listened to KNBR since Frank and Mike left. Is there still a fishing forecast?
ReplyDeleteFrank and Mike? That was well over 25 years ago?
DeleteI'd take Ratto over Copes not saying much though.
ReplyDeleteRich is wrong here. Ratto is a GS legend and to compare him to Copes is like comparing Tomsula to Walsh. Their names don't belong in the same paragraph let alone the same sentence.
DeleteRaj Mathai is a family man. Leave him alone and stop mocking him with the "Indian Walter Cronkite" reference. He made the joke once. Let it go.
ReplyDeleteAnd while you're at it keep Mike Mibach's name out yo mouth.
Ok Raj will do.
DeleteYes Will Smith.
DeleteMLB is, “seen as an old man’s sport”? Really? A glance around the crowd at Oracle Park is enough to put the lie to that assessment.
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