tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post7331061223511340813..comments2024-03-28T22:17:38.847-07:00Comments on RICH LIEBERMAN 415 MEDIA: Me, Myself and I plus NewsTalk Radio on FM; Would it work?Rich Liebermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18174495340920055435noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-40693808924007702772013-04-08T00:43:15.245-07:002013-04-08T00:43:15.245-07:00Could KGO make a respectable comeback by returning...Could KGO make a respectable comeback by returning to the news-tak form that served it so well for 40-plus years? Not successfully with a 55-plus audience which is what killed KGO over a decade ago.<br /><br />Advertisers to not buy AM radio much these days. They buy where the 25-54 year old iisteners are. That would be on FM, where young people don't listen to news-talk except for "Traffic on the 5s."<br /><br />Most of those listeners would die first before listening to AM radio. Most were not born outside a world with the internet, cable TV, iPods, computers, socia media, cell phones and smartphones.<br /><br />Life has changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-65178346406402798442013-04-05T15:02:19.817-07:002013-04-05T15:02:19.817-07:00Bernie Ward is in jail. Plain and simple.
He will ...Bernie Ward is in jail. Plain and simple.<br />He will never work in this town again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-55186967734980070212013-04-05T12:57:53.159-07:002013-04-05T12:57:53.159-07:00The reason KCBS FM went down is because the midday...The reason KCBS FM went down is because the midday announcer showed up on air drunk one day, followed closely by the afternoon guys insulting Penn Gillette on air, and they were fired. Penn happened to be a daily syndicated host. It was an entertaining station but I think CBS local didn't have the stomach for it. <br /><br />Look people, KQED FM is basically an FM talker. They're doing pretty well, aren't they?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15208362351695558772013-04-05T12:30:17.018-07:002013-04-05T12:30:17.018-07:00So besides banging Willie Brown Kamela has other s...So besides banging Willie Brown Kamela has other sexual dalliances!? I'll have to tine in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-38273816979219111922013-04-05T11:35:28.000-07:002013-04-05T11:35:28.000-07:00how do you know he's a he? I know and I agree ...how do you know he's a he? I know and I agree with you that sometimes Bernie and everyone else exerts less effort than they should..But when he was good, he was great. I think Bernie's arrogance and hubris has been, shall we say, greatly modified by his experience.At least he has a brain about which to be arrogant. I communicate with him regularly and am looking forward to visiting with him soon.<br /> Today , filling for Karel on his syndie show(www.thekarelshow.com) I've got some inside stuff about Kamala Harris, the president's loose-lipped comments, and her romances with married politicos and married media kingpins. I don't dislike Kamala Harris..but I don't think the President's remarks help her. see you on the radio!Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-76086642180619105192013-04-05T10:17:49.919-07:002013-04-05T10:17:49.919-07:00Christine, I agree with much of your assement of B...Christine, I agree with much of your assement of Bernie, at times I loved his shows, other times not as much, but that is true for most hosts, except Gene and John Rothman. Everyone has their own style based on their personality, I always try to think what it would be like to sit next to that person at a dinner party, that tells me how comfortable I would be talking to them, Bernie could come off as very arrogant, but I would listen to him if he got back on the radio, I often liked his God talk, even though I'm not religious, because he had a unique take on things.<br /><br />P.S. I'm sure 6:55 meant to write Swanson, it is easy to make a typo on this blog, d is right next to s on the keyboard, give the guy a break. Other than that I also disagree with his sentiments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15484060041405420232013-04-05T08:27:00.155-07:002013-04-05T08:27:00.155-07:00Bernie was convicted of looking at and transmittin...Bernie was convicted of looking at and transmitting some forbidden images involving human underage sexual content..on the computer. He touched no one. He told no one to touch anyone. He told no one to poison anyone. Once again, your inability to understand that there have to be equities in an analogy leaves you making an absurd one. Sexual images of underage dogs? puppy humping....really? Yes, I'd defend him. Bernie Ward was and will be again, a great radio host, with ironically jesuitical intellect.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-39975903330616011342013-04-04T20:46:30.010-07:002013-04-04T20:46:30.010-07:00Christine would stop defending Bernard Ward if the...Christine would stop defending Bernard Ward if the subjects of Bernard's ” thoughts” were dogs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-64785799608143114952013-04-04T19:34:01.522-07:002013-04-04T19:34:01.522-07:00Bernie's spouse is still a highly respected an...Bernie's spouse is still a highly respected and hard-working physician. She'd be surprised that you had taken her profession away. There is no such person as "jack Swandon". <br /> Bernie has less that two years to complete his federal sentence for a thought crime. If I owned a radio station, I would hire him in a heartbeat. Ever hear of the concept of redemption? There was nothing, literally nothing in the transcripts which you find so damning,that lead to any charge against Bernie. You are disgusting for implying so.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-91926100214426041302013-04-04T18:55:41.795-07:002013-04-04T18:55:41.795-07:00Bernie will have to register as a sex offender whe...Bernie will have to register as a sex offender when he gets out of prison. He will be poison to the company that hires him. He wouldn't be able to do appearances in public, he has already ruined his wife's medical practice ( she was a pediatrician, how ironic) and his main advocates Mickey Luckoff and Jack Swandon are no longer working here in San Francisco. Keep dreaming of your Lion of the Left returning to the airwaves. You have read the transcripts, haven't you? He is a disgusting human being.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-75918909911264443102013-04-04T18:01:28.450-07:002013-04-04T18:01:28.450-07:00I've said before and I will say it again.
Mich...I've said before and I will say it again.<br />Michael Luckoff and Jim Gabbert should join forces.<br />The ideal candidate is AM 860. In fact they ought to walk into their studios, knock the doors down and begin with a new format.<br />Do we need ESPN deportes? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-31283932823139112822013-04-04T17:03:09.263-07:002013-04-04T17:03:09.263-07:00I crave the talk format, and I've found a new ...I crave the talk format, and I've found a new home on quirky KSCO and Rich Lieberman's daily three-hour interview and commentary program on sister station KOMY.<br /><br />I start my day listening to "Good Morning Monterey Bay," hosted by Rosemary Chalmers, from 6-9 a.m. The rest of the day is a varied and engaging mix of local and syndicated hosts. Rich Lieberman is a big draw afternoons on KOMY from 1-4 p.m., when he holds court.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-57589090809808791642013-04-04T16:56:17.752-07:002013-04-04T16:56:17.752-07:00The answer to your question, in a word, is NO. No...The answer to your question, in a word, is NO. Not just no; but, frankly, hell no!<br /><br />Am I making myself clear?<br /><br />We don't need more simplistic, jingoistic, unthinking reactionary propaganda being spewed from yet one more talk station in the Bay Area. We have more than enough of it already. <br /><br />Need your daily dose? Listen to A&G on KKSF 910 followed by Rush Limbaugh or hyper-conservative Sussman and Morgan on KSFO "Hot Talk 560." And there's plenty more throughout the day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-36828831750029405912013-04-04T16:51:27.031-07:002013-04-04T16:51:27.031-07:00Rich: An FM station adopting a talk or news-talk f...Rich: An FM station adopting a talk or news-talk format?<br /><br />Maybe.<br /><br />Just what did you have in mind? Put some meat on those bones you threw at us in your post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-79855406166589595352013-04-04T16:34:39.261-07:002013-04-04T16:34:39.261-07:00"Forum" and "All Things Considered&..."Forum" and "All Things Considered" are marvelous shows over on KQED. And no commercials! I'm done with commercial radio.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-79426505411248973132013-04-04T16:31:31.070-07:002013-04-04T16:31:31.070-07:00KGO used to have some top-notch talent. I have tot...KGO used to have some top-notch talent. I have totally boycotted the station since the firing of The Loyah (Len Tillem), Gene Burns, Dr. Bill, Gil Gross, John Rothmann and others. <br /><br />I would love to listen to Ronn in the mornings, but I am so disappointed with the way the management treated the talk hosts and Ronn's squeamish response that everything will turn out just fine. Sorry, Ronn, but you're a sniveling sell-out.<br /><br />Adios KGO.<br /><br />I was shocked by KKSF's firing of Len Tillem. So much so that I am boycotting that station as well. I used to love listening to Gil Gross, but he didn't stand up for Len, Ed Baxter, or John Rothmann. Guess who benefits from their firing by 910 am? Gil Gross... THAT'S WHO!<br /><br />Adios KKSF.<br /><br />I'm listening to KQED (88.5 fm) now and occasionally KCBS for breaking news, traffic and weather when I'm in my car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-13691402351135243952013-04-04T16:23:31.259-07:002013-04-04T16:23:31.259-07:00I'm going to step in and squelch this foolish,...I'm going to step in and squelch this foolish, unnecessarily divisive, and purely tangential speculation that Rich has been terminated or suspended from, or has quit, KOMY. Rich is either too busy, too much of a gentlemen, or both, to respond.<br /><br />Most of us (meaning those who regularly read Rich's blog and/or listen to his talk show aired on KOMY AM 1340) are well aware that Rich is on hiatus from "Lieberman Live" to care for his 90-year-old mother who recently fell and is recovering from several broken ribs. He will be returning to the air in the near future, but only when sufficient improvement in his injured and frail mother's condition permits.<br /><br />So let's all agree to call a time-out on further speculation about whether or not (or when) Rich intends or is going to return to KOMY. Let's discuss more substantive matters, such as the comments and questions posed in Rich's blog posts and the responses posted by readers. <br /><br />Rest assured that if there's any change in Rich's plans, he won't keep us in the dark. We'll be among the first to know. If you need more assurance, go to the KSCO/KOMY website and you'll see that references to Rich and his program are still there.Loyal Lieberman Live Listenernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-37784824689726782062013-04-04T13:15:43.367-07:002013-04-04T13:15:43.367-07:00KOMY currently is airing Dr. Wattenburg. Come on R...KOMY currently is airing Dr. Wattenburg. Come on Rich, what is going on? Are you off KOMY for good?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-17712043358258552262013-04-04T13:05:48.446-07:002013-04-04T13:05:48.446-07:00what's funny is that you mention Bain when Cum...what's funny is that you mention Bain when Cumulus is basically owned by Oaktree, which is not only bigger than Bain but more connected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-81216521545394039822013-04-04T13:01:40.790-07:002013-04-04T13:01:40.790-07:00Also, FM Talk seems to fall into a weird space, as...Also, FM Talk seems to fall into a weird space, as if only someone under 40 knows how to push the AM/FM button on their car stereo. Can FM Talk work? Of course it can, but once again it comes down to talent/execution, like anything else.<br /><br />I worked mornings with the guy who was partially responsible for what I believe is the first FM Talk station in the country, 101.5 WKXW FM, and he was not a strong talent, but he did fill a specific role that worked. The station still does well, and even launched Craig Carton into the NYC stratosphere since it landed him the WFAN morning gig. Prior to that, Craig was at WNEW in NYC, which flipped to talk right before I worked there. Opie/Anthony carried the station, with mornings being a mess, the Radio Chick fluttering, and Ron/Fez doing a good job, imo. The idea was to do Howard Stern all day long. It didn't work for a variety of reasons, but it could have worked and at at time was working. <br /><br />Yet part of me thinks the Big City execs believe FM Talk is about the young demo, where you'll find Dr. Drew talking to the stars of Always Sunny about how much sex they had when they were single, or maybe Artie Lang lands a sports show there. I think that's a short-sighted model, and believe 101.5 FM proves that.<br /><br />But again, it's about the right PD, finding talent, molding talent, and making a station. My gut tells me that locally, Jack Swanson could pull it off. - DW Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-15929988995024429642013-04-04T12:35:46.360-07:002013-04-04T12:35:46.360-07:00I tend to agree with this sentiment, but we differ...I tend to agree with this sentiment, but we differ with regard to you thinking the host has to have some type of credential, and I only care that the person can entertain/hold the audience. <br /><br />I've worked with hosts who do not take many calls, and when they do they are vetted to the core; making sure the caller is adding to the show's entertainment value. <br /><br />When it comes to sports I think it's different because callers are quite often "experts" in a different way, no different from the host. - DWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-11783570955454094712013-04-04T12:07:46.343-07:002013-04-04T12:07:46.343-07:00I say NO more talk radio! We have enough of it al...I say NO more talk radio! We have enough of it already.<br /><br />I'm sick and tired of news/talk stations because their programming is dominated by conservative talking points by stalking horses for the ideology of the Republican Party and selfish big business corporate interests.<br /><br />I would only support another talk station if it provides intelligent and balanced programming, not right-wing rants!<br /><br />Otherwise, spare us, PUHHHHH-LEEEEEZ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-89494383178553257762013-04-04T12:02:23.411-07:002013-04-04T12:02:23.411-07:00KGO, in its heyday, will always continue to be the...KGO, in its heyday, will always continue to be the gold standard against which all talk radio will be measured. I'm still mourning the demise of KGO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-21561097633700862252013-04-04T11:57:55.380-07:002013-04-04T11:57:55.380-07:00Rich: I like you, I respect you, and I admire your...Rich: I like you, I respect you, and I admire your talent.<br /><br />But you've reached a crossroads where you need to make a decision--if, that is, you wish to retain even a shred of credibility going forward. I know you don't want to hear and be confronted with this unpleasant truth. As both a media critic blogger and radio talk show host, you have a conflict of interest that calls your objectivity into question.<br /><br />You have to decide: Am I a small-market radio talk show host (hoping eventually to make it into a major market or syndication) who used to be a blogger, or I am a blogger who used to host a radio talk show?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4029870750479192711.post-32484625285761765182013-04-04T11:53:17.695-07:002013-04-04T11:53:17.695-07:00Talk radio is a great format, but there is NO one ...Talk radio is a great format, but there is NO one that can do it like Gene Burns or Bernie Ward did. Sorry, Rich, but you're no Gene Burns! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com