Comments on: Morning Show Scope: WXKC (Classy 100)

By: Vince

Vince — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:00:03 +0000

Matt in the Morning on Country 98 was great at writing songs about stuff that was going on in Erie and regular day stuff. I miss his songs even after 2 years. ANyone know where he is?

By: Raw Row Raggy

Raw Row Raggy — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:08:06 +0000

My dearest “Erie Blog Watch”,
Yes it is true. Many people actually turn to radio to be entertained in the morning, as well as informed. Since very few Erie radio stations are informing listeners with anything more than “rip and read” headlines from a morning co-host, then perhaps “entertaining” would be a logical direction for program directors to pursue.
Give my best to Bob Edwards, Michelle Norris and Robert Seagull.

By: Erie BlogWatch

Erie BlogWatch — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:55:39 +0000

RRR: I can’t believe that anyone still listens to that kind of sophomoric “Morning Zoo” stuff, much less admits it at work.

By: John Gallagher

John Gallagher — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:22:33 +0000

The WNCI Morning Zoo is also syndicated in a number of large to major markets. Dave Kaelin actually worked in Erie, first as ‘Sean Collins’ at Ron Seggi’s WSEG (Now Z102.3) and later Jet FM 102 with a stop in St. Marys in between as I recall.

By: JIMBO

JIMBO — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 13:12:05 +0000

Thanks John

By: Former Radio Guy

Former Radio Guy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 12:20:11 +0000

Last I heard Dana was working in the Islands, get this, as a tropical plant buyer for a local flower and plant business. Given his love of certain….plants…sounds like a fitting gig!

By: Raw Row Raggy

Raw Row Raggy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:55:49 +0000

What Erie radio lacks is a morning show that entertains.
I give you the example of a former Erie radio personality who now dominates Columbus morning radio, Dave Kaylan.
The NCI Morning Zoo as it is know incorporates three hosts, plus sports and newscasters. Usually, Dave and another co host remain in studio while, Jimmy Jam is out doing some crazy bit or contest “live” via remote. The group knows how to keep a drive time audience tuned in and yes, they are usually the topic of discussion at many central Ohio watercoolers.
I once heard Dave riding a COTA bus (the same as EMTA) He had one side of the bus singing with the other joining in to the tune Row Row Row your Boat. But here are Dave’s lyrics…

Ride ride ride the bus off to school or work.
If you don’t ride a COTA bus you’re a stupid jerk!

He also placed a thousand Glad stick ups in the waste to energy plant to elliminate the stink.

What Erie needs is an owner to invest in morning radio.
And yes, that includes a dedicated news person.