The Big Show had Pete Sheppard call in at 5:30 this afternoon to (rather clumsily) announce that he would be hosting a show from noon to 3:00 pm this Sunday, leading into the Celtics/Lakers pregame. Further shows were not mentioned, though Sheppard in a Tweet afterwards says he is "back" with the station, so future … Continue reading Pete Sheppard Returns To WEEI On Sunday
Pete Sheppard Returning To WEEI?
On the heels of this morning's post, it looks like Pete Sheppard will be back with WEEI in some capacity. [blackbirdpie id="177424683736633344"] So the question is, what is the announcement? Back on the Big Show as Flash Guy, taking out Adams? Weekend shows? Patriots-related programming? (Post game show, etc) Overnights? Something major - another show … Continue reading Pete Sheppard Returning To WEEI?
What Is WEEI’s Next Move?
They went to shorter commercial breaks. They became an ESPN Radio affiliate. They simulcast Dennis and Callahan on NESN. They cut down on the political talk in the morning. They tried hooking up with El Presidente of Barstool Sports in an attempt to be "hipper." They replaced Dale and Holley with Mutt and Lou. They … Continue reading What Is WEEI’s Next Move?
January Numbers See 98.5 Still Riding High
Thanks to Chad Finn (on vacation this week, but he still posted this to his blog) we have the Arbitron radio numbers from January. The trend continues. Morning drive: Toucher and Rich: 12.0 share. Dennis and Callahan: 8.6. Midday: Gresh and Zo, 11.8; Mut and Merloni, 6.0. Afternoon drive: Felger and Mazz, 11.0; The Big … Continue reading January Numbers See 98.5 Still Riding High
WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Station Shows Mind-blowing Lack of Self-Awareness The incident over the weekend in which an ESPN.com editor was fired for using the headline "Chink in the Armor" on a story about the New York Knicks and sensation Jeremy Lin losing their first game since Lin became a starter has been a hot topic everywhere this week. … Continue reading WEEI Has Zero Credibility on Jeremy Lin/ESPN Issue
Ryen Russillo, John Dennis Light Up Super Bowl Weekend With Another War of Words
You likely remember the threatening voicemail John Dennis left for Ryen Russillo back in 2005. It still gets referenced on WEEI from time-to-time, and people bring it up to Dennis occasionally on Twitter. It seemed to been put on the back burner after Russillo gained a national name for himself working alongside Scott Van Pelt … Continue reading Ryen Russillo, John Dennis Light Up Super Bowl Weekend With Another War of Words
Friday Megalinks
Due to being at jobsites for the last few days, I haven't been able post links like I've wanted to at either my main page or the Fang's Bites at BSMW site. I apologize for that. I have tried to be diligent in updating as much as I can. Let's get to the linkage. But … Continue reading Friday Megalinks
Friday Megalinks Just For You
Let's do some linkage. The Weekend Viewing Picks give you everything to you need for your viewing pleasure. Let's do this. National Michael Hiestand of USA Today writes that primetime is the right time for college football. Tripp Mickle of Sports Business Daily reports that ESPN has sold out its ad inventory for its new … Continue reading Friday Megalinks Just For You
Report: WEEI To Begin FM Simulcast on Monday
Earlier this evening, WEEI's PR firm sent out an e-mail stating, "WEEI’s Dennis & Callahan Morning Show will make a major announcement at 8:00am tomorrow morning, September 8th." Speculation started churning on what the announcement would be, but it was quickly confirmed through the proverbial "industry sources" that WEEI's parent company, Entercom will begin simulcasting … Continue reading Report: WEEI To Begin FM Simulcast on Monday
An Open Letter To Glenn Ordway
With the Red Sox off last night, (playing a doubleheader today) I'm taking this opportunity to respond to some comments made by Glenn Ordway on WEEI yesterday afternoon. Dear Glenn, It was with interest that I listened to your comments yesterday afternoon, regarding "those media websites" and the things that were stated on "them" about The Big Show … Continue reading An Open Letter To Glenn Ordway
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