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« on: October 29, 2006, 10:27:08 AM » |
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Heard word that a long-time Seattle morning show will retire at the end of the year. Any truth to this? Is it Kent and Alan, Bob Rivers, Ichabod, Fisher and West or one of the AM shows? Details anyone? These shows have had great runs and you must hand it to whomever decided to retire while on top.
There is something to admire about a show that leaves at the top of their game. Too many (rick dees comes to mind) hang on for too long and get fired. It is best to leave on your own terms.
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2006, 11:40:50 AM » |
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Mike West.
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2006, 04:07:25 PM » |
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I called this one. Fisher and West retire. Marty Reimer to mornings with a new female partner. Probably Jody from The Andy Savage Show. She did fill-in while West was out and she and Marty sounded like gravy. Betcha this new show will lead with women. I love being right.
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2006, 04:17:05 PM » |
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Just West retiring. Fisher to afternoons. Entercom is also moving the General Manager out. Insider gossip is that new Pd is on thin ice. She and husband, KEXP's Kevin Cole, are possibly moving to New York City to start a public station ala KEXP.
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2006, 04:23:56 PM » |
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I hope I’m not ruining part of the fun of this board. Yes...working radio people check this place out, even if they don’t want to admit it. It’s hilarious to read some of the posts in this market and others from people who really have no idea what’s going on in the eye of the hurricane. Here’s my deal. I am now retired from radio. I have been getting up at 3:30 in the morning for nearly 30 years and I am spent, and so is my wife who has been with me since I started on KNHC. I had the greatest time working at The Rock when I was just a punk. Helping that place get to number one was truly a highlight. Working with Steve West and Beau Phillips was the best. If we did Leave It To Beaver these days, we would be put in radio prison. My partner John Langan, still kicking butt in Spokane was brilliant. Crow was a blast to work with. He is just….Baby Crow. What can you say about KXRX. It was a play house for Robin and Maynard and Gary and me. Fisher and I had a good time at The Mountain. He's my pal. The Mountain is a great place to work and the new line up will be a hit. Thanks for all of the nice comments on this board over the years and thanks for slamming me from time to time. Believe me, I can take it. But, I don’t have to anymore. I get to sleep in tomorrow and the day after that and...... Can’t say much about this, but look for my musician son to show up in the near future on places like Letterman and Leno and The Mountain Music Lounge. My daughter is at Barsuk Records and my wife is working at The Northshore School District. I am very proud of them. They are the most important part of my life. If I am proud of one thing it's how my wife and I balanced the madness of morning radio and raising our kids. I have so much stuff to do and I can’t wait to get started...Like weeding and detailing my car and playing with the cat. I applaud the passionate people on this board. Radio isn’t quite as cool as it used to be, but maybe someday, the suits will figure out what most of you already know and turn things around.
All the best radio lovers,
Mike West
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« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2006, 09:01:43 PM » |
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Congratulations Mike on a great career. As I said at the beginning of this thread, you get to leave on top. Amen to the "suits controlling radio" comment. KXRX was a great radio station, but your time at KMTT was well spent too.
Well done! Thanks for posting.
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2006, 10:51:49 AM » |
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Diito the congrats comments, Vinnie. You've done the job well and radio in Seattle will be a little less entertaining with your retirement.
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« Reply #7 on: October 30, 2006, 11:53:25 AM » |
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ehhhh, WE'LL SEE!
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« Reply #8 on: October 30, 2006, 12:39:54 PM » |
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Seattle has been blessed with great radio talent over the years… and Mike West epitomizes the bunch, with his unwavering ability to surprise, entertain, and inform every time he opens the mike. I’ll always cherish my copy of “A Wayne Cody Christmas” from an X-winter many years ago. Vincent, hope to catch you on the waves again soon. -Rick
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« Reply #9 on: October 30, 2006, 01:08:08 PM » |
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..does this mean we get a BETTER radio interview with Sir Paul McCartney
the next time he comes to town for a show?
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