media bytes for thursday, august 14, 2008

Welcome to SDRadio for Thursday, August 14, 2008

Thank you for making SDRadio part of your broadcast day! Next week starts the Ninth Year of Radio Reports. See YOU on the radio today and when news breaks.

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Mark Larson Choked by Governor!

Mark Larson, morning talk show host at San Diego AM 1700 has a way with words. With all the vast years in San Diego, Mark has never choked on air. However, when Arnold Schwarzenegger was in town recently, the California Governor took the opportunity.

Mark writes: “OK, it was just the Governor goofing off on Tuesday night in Fairbanks Ranch.” Mark was emceeing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Prop 11 campaign for redistricting the state. Shortly before the invitation-only event began, photographer Paul Nestor asked Mark “wouldn’t you like a fun photo for your website?” The Governator decided to join the action, at Larson’s surprise, by putting him in a headlock worthy of a cheesy WWE event.

Despite disagreeing on many issues, Mark and the Governor have become good friends in recent years, with the 1700AM morning show host emceeing many events for the Boss in Sacramento, LA and San Diego. Schwarzenegger is expected to make another of his frequent appearances on the Larson show this week.

Things got more civil when the Governator challenged Larson to arm wrestling. No official word yet on the winner (waiting for late night voting precincts in Florida). (Photos by Paul Nestor)

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This weekend XM Satellite subscribers will have the chance to listen to KCBQ on channel 6. The oldies channel is featuring the top forty giant through scoped air checks, commercials and newscasts. 60’s on 6 “Sonic Sound Salutes” continue as we re-create great 60’s radio stations across America. XM Radio’s Terry ” Motormouth” Young transforms the 60s on 6 into these great stations every Friday, with their original jingles, DJs, and local happenings. See Randy Dotinga’s write up at the North County Times. Note: the event will be on Friday, not Saturday.

Also noted: with the two companies combined, expect programming shifts. Duplicate channels — such as the 60s on 6 on XM and its Sirius equal, will soon combine. The company president is promoting the cost savings to the Wall Street crowd as the stock price took a hit after the official combination a couple of weeks ago.

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Woody and Wilcox left sunny San Diego and headed north to Alaska. Striking their own kind of gold on the radio, they have captured the Anchorage market. While they did survive a bit of heat earlier this year, they continue to be at the top of the market. Morning Mouth magazine has given them front cover status.

Previously they were teamed up together at 103.7 Planet FM. Since moving to Alaska, Wilcox has settled down, while Woody has been seen catching salmon in streams and then eating them raw. (That’s the story I’m told of, Woody.)

Talented San Diego-based story teller Steve Poltz graced the airwaves last week as he was prepping for his Saturday night show in Solana Beach. Only Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw let the true-wonder and genius of him perform. In a no-holds approach, Steve topped his David Cassidey story. So classic, Chainsaw told Dave if the bit isn’t on the Best Of CD for 2008 “I quit!” Let’s hope it doesn’t go to that extreme, but when Steve was at KPRI, five minutes did not do him justice with Oz Medina. Clearly, the man who tell stories with his guitar needs a full twenty-plus minutes.

San Diego Jack’s morning host Monique took a group of lady listeners to the track last Sunday. During the day, the group decided to meet up on Tuesday in Oceanside — and Monique did that. She ventured to to a sports bar near the 5 freeway and entertained for a couple of hours. She told me that this is part of the fun, part of getting to know her audience, and just unwinding with her friends. Thanks Monique for being gracious in your time and entertainment!!!

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Major street buzz about Air America returning to the airwaves in San Diego. As the deal is being firmed up, expect a ground swell in street buzz. This is a Stay Tuned item.

Thank you for reading today’s edition! See you here early next week for the next report; breaking news as it happens right here. Thank you! Enjoy the weekend. Has anyone heard of this missing voice in the San Diego market?

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