Wednesday, November 29, 2006 by SDRadio.

Finest City Broadcasting looses Kevin Stapleford. All Access reported that he left the FCB building this morning, citing “philosophical differences.” Kevin was Vice President of Programming for 91X and Magic 92.5.
Program Director Rick Thomas adds the same duties at Magic 92.5.
All Access reported that consultant Trip Reeb is in-house overseeing programming and will assist Mike Glickenhaus find a new program director at the alternative rocker. Stay Tuned.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 by SDRadio.

Channel 933’s AJ Machado hopes for 60,000 toys for Children’s Hospital

AJ Machado, host of Channel 933’s morning show “AJ’s Playhouse,” will hoist himself above IKEA in Mission Valley and live atop a scissor lift “crane” until he collects 60,000 toys for “AJ’s Kids” this holiday season - 10,000 more then what was raised during last year’s event.
The fifth annual “AJ’s Kids Crane,” will kick off Thursday, December 7th at 8am in the parking lot of IKEA in Mission Valley. AJ will eat, sleep (and even go to the bathroom!) on the platform of the crane, until 60,000 toys have been collected for Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. The hospital will present the toys to patients during the holidays and store and distribute throughout the upcoming year.
Local companies are encouraged to set up collection boxes in their offices. Any group toy collections that are delivered will also be acknowledged individually on-air.
Also, this year toy donations may also be made beginning December 7th at any San Diego-area L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Restaurant, official co-sponsor of AJ’s Kids Crane for those who cannot make it out to IKEA in Mission Valley.
“This is a chance to take the generosity that the holidays spark in people, and make it last year-round,” said AJ Machado. “These toys will be distributed to deserving kids during the next 12 months.”

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 by SDRadio.

Even a real fur coat may not be enough to warm San Diego area pets during the cold winter nights. The animal experts at Helen Woodward Animal Center say that, with a few precautions, you can keep your pets healthy, safe, and warm.
HWAC spokesman John Van Zante says, “Too many people think that their pets are meant to be outdoors. They may have been true many years ago, but we’ve domesticated them and they rely on us for food, shelter, and warmth.”
Helen Woodward Animal Center believes that pets are part of the family. “Do you really want a family member to sleep outdoors when the temperature dips? Probably not. The best way to keep your critters warm is to make sure they’re indoors with you.”
For pets that do sleep outside, make sure that they have shelter and blankets that they can snuggle in. A safe heat source would also help to keep your pet warm.
Even indoor pets can have a hard time when it gets cold. Van Zante says, “If your pet is on the living room floor and it’s shivering from the cold, it needs your help. Most other animal supply stores offer beds, blankets, sweaters, and wraps for pets.”
Some Northern breeds with thicker coats will handle the cold weather better than pets with shorter coats. But, like us, they’ve all become accustomed to the weather in America’s Finest City and will appreciate some protection from the cold.
“Many families will take their pets along when they visit the snow in the higher elevations. While your dog may be running and having fun with you, it may be ignoring its cold paws. Be aware of this and give it breaks to warm up, or just leave it home.”
For more information about pet safety during the cold weather or to adopt a pet of your own during the Iams Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive visit Helen Woodward Animal Center at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe, call 858-756-4117, or log on to www.animalcenter.org.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Wednesday, November 29.

XX Sports Radio’s Ted Leitner will host a panel to discuss the future of the Chargers football team in San Diego.
Guests include:

XX Sports Radio is on 105.7 FM and 1090 AM.

KSON’s Cliff and Company’s Prognosticating Pooch for this week — “PISTACHIO” is an original Designer Dog Blend of Bassett Hound/Australian Shepherd! Quite the ‘talk of the town’ with his Southern charm…he’s a Katrina rescue. Fully grown at 51 pounds, naturally sweet and calorie free!
The featured Prognosticating Pooches have enjoyed a 100% adoption rate at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. ! Adopt your new best friend today! Call 858-756-4117 or visit www.animalcenter.org!

San Diego’s Jack FM morning host ventured to Solana Beach recently. Monique played to a very packed crowd at The Belly Up Tavern. Joining her was da Man Greg and Sarah — and some of the crew at Jack - including the monkey. More pics at SanDiegoJack.com.

Magic 92.5’s Jagger and Kristi will pick a deployed member the military to salute from listeners nominations. On Wednesday at 8 a.m., they will record an hour of MAGIC Mornings with special family dedications and some great MAGIC music for that person. The Dedication Hour on CD and some other goodies will be sent in a care package.
If you have a loved one in military who is deployed and want to send them some Love From San Diego fill out a form to nominate. Visit Magic92.5.
Jagger & Kristi support our troops and want to make sure they are feeling the Love From San Diego!

See you on the radio today and here later in the broadcast week!

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Tuesday, November 28, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Tuesday, November 28.

Jeff Gelder is finalizing his annual CD for children. Jeff writes: “It’s almost time to deliver the CD’s to the children at Children’s Hosptial San Diego. This years talent now includes Sam Bass of KyXy 96.5 and Kimberly King of KNSD/NBC-TV.

Roger Hedgecock, on the right side of the noon hour at KOGO, steps into the EIB Network at 9 a.m. today. The Radio Mayor of San Diego is filling in for Rush Limbaugh. Noon time host Mark Larson will have Roger coming and going …..

KPRZ is having an advance screening of The Nativity Story this week. Z Club members received the invite yesterday.

Two years ago, AM 640 KFI’s 760 foot broadcast tower near the Orange County and LA County line was hit by a private plane. The station is broadcasting from an aux tower from the same site. Plans to rebuild the primary tower have been slow — and the most listened to station in the United States is at a reduced power of 25,000 watts. Clear Channel has agreed to reduce the tower to about 650 feet and install flashing lights on it. The Orange County Register reported that pilots from nearby Fullerton airport had hoped the station would move transmitter locations. Meanwhile the station continues to be at the top of LA, and the Inland Empire ratings. KFI’s reach also extends to San Diego and the station is a factor in the owner’s station count — and has a sizeable audience. Stay Tuned.

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Monday, November 27, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Monday, November 27! The world-famous GelderHead Thought Of The Day: Everything works out right in the end, if things are not working right, it’s not the end yet. Don’t let it bother you, relax, and keep going. ~Michael C. Muhammed

The Trouble With Money, is a the second feature-length film that has a hidden star on the screen. From the opening to the end, the real star is the San Diego-county back drop. Written and directed by the 101.5 KGB’s Dean of American Sportscasters, Cookie Chainsaw Randolph the real magic is with Patrick Espinosa’s cinematography and lighting. The story is what would you do with a sudden wealth of a million dollars. It all starts with the continuing radio bit featuring Abraham Lincoln, Shelly Dunn’s dog and includes Abromowitz, Chris Boyer and Emily Maguire — and others around the Clear Channel San Diego headquarters. The real star, as indicated, is the San Diego backdrop. Perfect Cookie, worthy to be played multiple times with a cup of steaming coffee and milk.
The movie also includes the director’s cut of The J-K Conspiracy, the 2004 full-length feature. The $16 set includes a CD full of the best bits from this year — and both movies. Perfect for the Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw fan — and the proceeds fund the 12-Days of Christmas. More details on where to buy it or to order on line at 101.5 KGB or The Trouble With Money.

Scott Fybush has published a great radio companion. It’s the 2007 calendar of radio towers — perfect for the radio geek. Scott writes: “This year’s edition features what we think are the finest tower images yet - from the cover image of WCCO Minneapolis all the way to the back-cover centerfold of WBZ in Boston, and from KGO San Francisco to KOIL Omaha to Philadelphia’s famed Roxborough tower farm, captured in a dramatic dusk shot with the lights all aglow.
This sixth annual edition once again contains plenty of historic dates from radio and television history in the Northeast and beyond, and as always, it comes to you shrink-wrapped and shipped first class mail for safe arrival.”
Shipping is fast: I ordered my calender on a Friday and had it hanging by the next Wednesday. Visit Fybush.com for order details.

KPRI, San Diego’s home-grown station, has its fourth CD on sale. Capturing live music in studio or on the stage, the collection should be a staple in the music fan. James Blunt (pictured) has endorsed the project — and sent in a hand-crafted version of High. See the KPRI-FM’s website for more information.

Channel 933’s perfect list of Seven San Diego Wonders:

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels. More news before it hits the stands … later in the broadcast day. See YOU on the radio!

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 by SDRadio.

Thank you …. for making SDRadio part of your radio day. Full coverage resumes next week.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 by SDRadio.

PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST (12:30P-5:30P)

We are looking for an out-going and professional PART-TIME receptionist to be the “ambassador” of our company for all of our clients, listeners and vendors. The ideal candidate will be flexible, possess solid secretarial skills, strong phone and customer service skills, ability to multi-task and highly organized.
Our receptionist will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Computer skills are required with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and strong skills in MS Powerpoint. All candidates invited for an interview will be tested on their computer skills.

High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Salary DOE ($8-$10/hour).
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please e-mail your resume to: jobs@FCBroadcasting.com

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 by SDRadio.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2006 by SDRadio.

Bryan Jones died last week of a heart attack at the age of 49. Bryan was one of the legendary jocks at 91X, 92/5 The Flash, and Z90. Bryan was heard on Alice 96.7 in Fresno. Funeral services will be held on Saturday in Fresno.

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Monday, November 20, 2006 by SDRadio.

SDRadio will be full strength on Monday, November 28! Yippie! Hey, I’m a grandpa!

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Monday, November 13, 2006 by SDRadio.

Headlines include:

These and more, on Tueseday, right here!
Please see Jeff Gelder’s article on his annual CD for children below!. Thank you for stopping by, see YOU on the radio!

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Saturday, November 11, 2006 by SDRadio.

HOLIDAY MAGIC 2006 BRINGS JOY TO HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN

Donations Sought for Compilation CD to Pay Production Costs, Widen Distribution

GelderHead Productions, offering professional voice-over services to enhance business communications, announced today that it is spearheading the production of “Holiday Magic 2006…A Gift for Children of All Ages,” a CD featuring music and a holiday tale that will be distributed to sick children at Children’s Hospital San Diego and their siblings. A number of local singers and actors donated their talent for the CD, and funds are currently being solicited to cover the cost of production and ensure as many children as possible receive them.

Jeff Gelder, owner of GelderHead Productions, distributed 1,000 CDs last year; he hopes to exceed that number this year and plans to “play Santa” on December 14, so donations are requested prior to that date. Checks of any denomination should be made out to GelderHead Productions (with Children’s Hospital CD Fund on the memo line) and sent to P.O. Box 3386, San Diego, CA 92163-3386.

The tale on the CD is weaved by Jeffrey the Reindeer and Santa Claus as they make their way from the North Pole to visit the children of San Diego. Along the way they meet Jeffrey’s cousin, Carlito, who lives at the Wild Animal Park. The talent last year was once again remarkable, and included Beth Shelburne of KFMB-TV and Sam Bass of KyXy 96.5fm.

Other performers who generously lent their talent to the CD were award winning author and actress Vanna Bonta (Beastmaster, Hocus Pocus, An American Tale: Fievel Goes West, Beauty and the Beast, Where Sleeping Dogs Lie) extraordinary vocalist Eve Selis, singer and song writer Karl Anthony, vocal talent Beth Wernick, television music composer Sharon Farber, Erin McGraff, producer Dave Blackburn, Jay Kiernan, Kathy Bray, Jacob Mitchell, The Grams, Brittney Doehring, Meredith Chapman, Seth Hartman, Pete Snell, Brianna Cara, Valerie Lieberman, Mark Erwin, AudioGirlProductions, Bobbie Jo Curley, Dov, and recording artist Kerry Michael Warren. Writer Mark Patterson penned the script, and Santa Claus, Carlito, and Jeffrey the Reindeer are played by professional speaker Phillip Tanzilo, voice actor Greg Dehm, and Gelder also of KyXy 96.5fm, respectively.

The first CD was produced four years ago, when Gelder was tasked in a class to come up with a project that would enhance the community and ultimately take on a life of its own. That’s just what has happened, as Gelder now fields many inquiries about the CD as the holiday season approaches.

“This is a labor of love that is received with much joy by children who are unfortunately spending the holiday season in the hospital and their siblings, who often crave attention due to so much being given to the ailing member of their family,” Gelder said. “We appreciate all donations, since the more we raise, the more children will able to receive the CD.”

About GelderHead Productions

GelderHead Productions offers professional voice-over and/or on-camera talent for commercials, narration, and spokesperson or emcee needs. Owner Jeff Gelder believes in giving back to the community, thus he is proud to produce a holiday CD that is distributed free to children who are confined to Children’s Hospital San Diego during the most festive time of the year. For more information, visit GelderHead.com.

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Saturday, November 11, 2006 by SDRadio.

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Friday, November 10, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for Friday, November 10, 2006. The GelderHead Thought Of The Day: If you think you can win, you have won. Faith is necessary to victory. ~Hazlitt

KOGO’s afternoon talkshow hosts are on the road today. Mark Larson will be live on a remote. Cliff Albert writes that the mid-day host will “live Noon-3pm from Santa Barbara from Young America’s Foundation West Coast Leadership Conference where high school and college students hear top conservative speakers — including Mark Larson.
At 3 p.m., the grand lady of the bay, the USS Midway (CV 41) is the center stage for Roger Hedgecock. He’ll have an invited audience to show his continuing support of all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines.
See the KOGO.com website for more info.

JM is back: World famous Jim McInnes shares: “I saw Jer’s x-ray in yesterday’s column and I felt compelled to show everyone my (bigger) one! I had this procedure done in September of 2004. I can now run marathons, except I don’t want to…ever…” Thanks JM. World’s best FM jock is ready for action ……

Political commentator and broadcast journalist Judy Woodruff comes to the University of San Diego’s Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice Theater on Wednesday. The second talk in the 2006 KPBS Lecture Series, Woodruff will review the results from Tuesday’s election and share her forecast for the 2008 Presidential race. Woodruff will also talk about her new project Generation Next, an upcoming PBS documentary, which focuses on the opinions and beliefs of young Americans aged 16 to 25.

KPBS Radio’s recent fall membership drive resulted in $443,703 from 2,914 gifts. The 15-day campaign, which ended on October 27, saw an 8-percent increase in web based membership.
In October 2005, 19 percent of total dollars raised for the fall radio membership campaign came from kpbs.org. This year, 27 percent of pledges generated from the site. KPBS’ newly-renovated website launched in September and offers easier navigation as well as enhanced visual elements and increased user interaction.
The campaign also received another lift when Richard Lederer announced his retirement as co-host of A Way with Words. The announcement was made in the middle of the membership campaign, during Morning Edition. KPBS members responded by pledging gifts totaling nearly $35,000 in just four hours.
KPBS Television membership campaigns are held four times a year in March, June, August and December. KPBS Radio membership campaigns are held two times per year, in April and October. Approximately 39 percent of the total operating budget for KPBS Radio and Television can be attributed to donations from members. Proceeds also come from the following areas: corporate support, special projects, federal funding, San Diego State University support and grants.
KPBS is a broadcast service of San Diego State University, serving the region with TV, radio and Internet content that is educational as well as entertaining-and free of commercial interruption. KPBS-FM is at 89.5, and the TV serves the area on TV 15, and is also available in HD.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels. Please thank a veteran today! See YOU on the radio and here early next week!

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Thursday, November 9, 2006 by SDRadio.

CBS’ Ed Bradley died today of leukemia. Please see CBSNews.com for more information. (John P. Filo/CBS Photo; used with permission)

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Thursday, November 9, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for, Election Day, November 7. Please vote, and please vote early!

Welcome to SDRadio for Thursday. The GelderHead thought for the day! There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. -~Albert Einstein.

Headlines include

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Morning co-host Jerry of the Star 94.1 morning show had back surgery recently and is doing his part of the show from home. On the morning show section, see Jerry’s back like never before! Also: It is that time of year when Little Tommy gets restless. He’s hooking up with hoodlum buddies and it’ll be time for the annual breaking in for Christmas. All the details are at the Star 94.1 website. Best wishes for a speedy recovery Jerry!

KGB will premiere the new film, The Trouble With Money, and ticket information for the event is at the website. The movie will be available with the DSC’s annual holiday CD/DVD. Money raised from the event will fund the DSC Charities and the 12 days of Christmas. Of course, the DSC is Dave Rickards, Shelly Dunn, and the Dean of America’s Sportscasters, Cookie Chainsaw Randolph.

KiFM, San Diego’s smooth jazz station, has started its annual Christmas jazz streaming. See the KiFM.com website. As of yet, no San Diego station has made plans to broadcast Christmas music over the air …. stay tuned.

KPRI’s cleanling out their audio vault and soon, Volume 4 will hit the audio stands. Morning host Madison writes: “Live Tracks Volume 4 is going to sell out fast, so you don’t want to wait.”
The station’s website will have sample tracks soon on thei website at KPRIfm.com. Madison adds: ” And remember… when you give KPRI Live Tracks Volume 4 as a gift, you’re helping San Diego children through an amazing organization called Voices for Children.”

KSDS, San Diego’s true jazz station is about to be a giant. The FCC approved the station at 88.3 FM to increase their power from the present 3,000 watts to a full 30,000 watts. The expected move should happen next year as long as XETV-TV 6 does not object. The FM station and the TV station are near each other in frequency and there is a slight chance that the FM station could cause interference on the Fox station. Viewers would notice a wavy line on their TV sets if there was. KSDS was hoping to move up to this better power for some time.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your broadcast day! More news as it happens later in the broadcast week. See YOU on the radio today! Thank you for stopping by.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for, Election Day, November 7. Please vote, and please vote early!

Headlines include:

Cliff Albert of Clear Channel Communications tells SDRadio that his team is fully prepared for today’s mid-term election. Tonight, KLSD hits the airwaves with live local coverage, including Jon Elliott bringing his views of the mid-term election to the airwaves. Jon and the KLSD crew will be on starting at 6 p.m. tonight.
KOGO is going to the Superbowl of Elections. Mark Larson will be in the LA Basin with reports of the top spot for California. In San Diego, the news crew, Phil Farrar, Roger Hedgecock, along with Cliff will be on the air until the race is over.

KPBS-FM and TV will be on the story all day as well. Their well-balanced news team will be covering the counties election results. Visit the KPBS.org website for complete details including how to find your polling place.

KSON has started the holiday season! Their online stream of favorite country Christmas songs are a click away. Also on tap this week: Cliff and Company hit the hometown tour! “Join us the morning of Friday November 10th from 5am to 9am for our last Hometown Handshake of 2006 at the Veteran’s Memorial Center & Museum as we pay tribute to America’s heroes.” Visit the website at KSON.com for more info on Christmas music and the tour!

Talk about San Diego Talk! See yesterday’s mid-afternoon posting on this subject.

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your internet travels. See YOU on the radio all day to day — and here later in the broadcast week!!

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Monday, November 6, 2006 by SDRadio.

Welcome to SDRadio for monday, november 6. The GelderHead Thought Of The Day: Most of us let ourselves slide into believing that someday… suddenly we’ll have more time to do what we want or need to do. This passive “waiting until” attitude allows precious time to slip through our fingers like water to disappear forever. ~Dru Scott

The mysteries of ratings: One man’s opinion in the Union-Tribune had Cliff Albert at KOGO in San Diego write: “Not quite fair to paint the talk radio picture in San Diego as needing a makeover because of the Summer book (July-Aug-Sept)…which was heavily impacted by the Padres being in the pennant race all summer and in playoffs at end of season..and lots of cable TV viewing and listening.
The average for the last four ratings periods…(Fall 05 through Summer 06) over last year…shows KOGO is top-rated talk station, overall #4 among all stations during the last year, KFMB is #7, and KLSD and KFI are tied as the third highest rated talk stations and are in the top 20 of all stations.”
Cliff added: “Talk radio is alive and well in San Diego.”
True statement, however there is not much local content outside of KPBS‘ offering during the broadcast day. What I was telling the UT (in an acticle about a possible company move by Clear Channel Communications), was that local news/talk radio needs … more local talk.
Outside of XX Sports 1090/105.7 the politcal spectrum is:
Mornings: KFMB’s Rick Roberts hits the 760 mics at 5 a.m. Stacy Taylor has the progressive view at 6 a.m. on 1360 KLSD. Starting at 9 a.m., outside of The Mikey Show on Rock 105.3 and Dave, Shelly, and Chainsaw on 101.5 KGB, San Diego can’t talk locally on the airwaves outside of KPBS-FM.
In fact, Rick Roberts is the only local talk show on weekdays at 760. Likewise, Stacy has the only local programming on KLSD.
KOGO hits the local talk circuit at noon with Mark Larson followed by Roger Hedgecock.
Outside of weekend shows on various commercial AM and FM stations, the local voice is very limited to mornings on two stations — and one outlet in the afternoon on KOGO.
The nation’s seventh largest city has over 40 stations either broadcasting from or targeting the San Diego metro area.
Quality hosts with local issues are doing elsewhere in the country; why not San Diego?

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