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Radio questions from readers!

Since CBS radio switch WXYT to 97.1FM last week, I've had numerous questions regarding radio in and out of the Detroit market.  So, I will attempt to give you some insight, as much as I possibly can.

"Will 96.3 or 93.1 AM go talk, Detroit is far too big a market to NOT have a talk station, right."

ANSWER:  Yes, Detroit will get a "talk" station.  I don't think it will be a "hot" talker like 97.1.  I don't think 96.3 and 97.1 are necessarily the only candidates to go FM talk.  There are a few FM talkers around the country that are more traditional and feature Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity.  I would suspect that there is at least ONE FM signal in Detroit that could go "political/issues" talk in pretty short order.  Think about the under-performing FM's in Detroit.  Keep your eye on them.

"Do you think WDFN will go to FM on 106.7?"

ANSWER:  Not likely.  WDFN is a highly successful radio station with great revenue and a loyal audience.  The question you have to ask is, if DFN was moved to FM, what would they do with 1130am?  They already have an AM station that makes money why torpedo it when you don't have too, WXYT went to FM out of desperation, they had NO revenue, they had nothing to lose!  The more likely scenario is that FM Talk is introduced into the market on a signal that people think DFN would populate.

"How can I stream your show in Austin?"

ANSWER: Log onto AM1300Thezone.com between 4p and 7p weekdays!

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Week # 1 almost over

We made it.  Seems like the first week is always the toughest when you start a new show.  Aside from the usual grumbling about the old hosts being moved to another day-part, we seem to be over the hump.  We've had a ton of calls this week, can't believe there are that many people out there who want to talk sports, but they are calling.  It really helps the energy level of the show when you have audience interaction.  We've been cruising right along as we ramp up for the college and pro football seasons.

It didn't hurt that Barry Bonds broke Hank Aaron's record this week or that the Cowboy's kicked off the season last night.  Texas loves football and it shows when the shows go live.

Other than the show, Nikki and the kids are settling in nicely, we will move into our house in a week in Round Rock, Texas.  Weather has been hot and dry for the last week so the Noah and Cooper are getting in plenty of time at the pool.

So that is the update!