The Radio Kid's Rant! 59 - Changing One's Name

As The Radio Kid begins their official transition to become Serena, one of the processes that is involved is that of changing one's name officially. This, apparently, is much easier said than done, as they will explain in this rant.

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Clearing the Static 1713

This week, we lament the demise of several AM stations across the country. Meanwhile, an AM station in Wisconsin is going CHR, albeit just to feed an FM translator. We talk about the very likely possibility of subcaps being removed from the FCC's ownershp restrictions, and how this could impact radio in a not so positive way. Plus, a little more reminiscing and some comments about a few stations we recently profiled on the show. That's all here on CTS 1713.

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Radio Serena Show 13

Radio Serena Show 13 Playlist
Song 1. Livin' la Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Song 2. Johny B. Good - Chuck Berry
Song 3. Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes
Song 4. Biggest Part Of Me – Ambrosia
Song 5. Wooden Ships – Jefferson Airoplane (listener request)
Song 6. Everlasting - Ryan Farish
Song 7. Mambo number 5 – Lou Bega
Song 8. Shout Shout (Knock Yourself Out) – Ernie Maresca
Song 9. Why’d You Come In Here Lookin’ Like That – Dolly Parton
Song 10. Get Busy – Technotronic
Song 11. Pretty Little Girl - The Monarchs
Song 12. Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Song 13. Zombie – The Cranberries (listener request)
Song 14. Dance Dance On Little Girl – Paul Anka
Song 15. Songs About Rain – Gary Allen

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Radio Serena Show 12

Song 1. Love Is All Around - D.J. Bobo
Song 2. Could This Be Magic - The Dubs
Song 3. The Reflex Duran Duran
Song 4. Even Flow – Pearl Jam (listener request)
Song 5. Jezebel - Frankie Laine
Song 6. Gorgious – X Ambassadors (listener request)
Song 7. American Idiot – Greenday (listener request)
Song 8. Marie’s The Name (His Latest Flame) – Elvis Presley
Song 9. You Say – Vertical Horizon (listener request)
Song 10. Stay – Lisa Loeb (listener request)
Song 11. She’s A Must To Avoid – Herman’s Hermits
Song 12. Strong Enough – Cheryl Crow
Song 13. Have You Ever Really Ever Loved A Woman – Bryan Adams
Song 14. I’m Your Captain/ Closer To My Home – Grand Funk Railroad
(listener request)

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The Radio Kid's Rant 58: Remembering Chuck Berry - Brothers Reunite

The Radio Kid remembers the late Rock icon Chuck Berry. Later, they tell us a heart warming story of two brothers who are reunited after many years of separation.

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The Radio Kid's Rant! 57: Serena's Party Night

This time, we offer an extended rant in which Serena recalls her recent party night. Listen as she recalls the entire experience.

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Clearing the Static 1712

This week, there are a lot of developments concerning Easy Listening/Soft AC radio stations, including the return of an old familiar voice in Palm Springs. Also, an Easy Listening station in Myrtle Beach is again streaming. Saga rolls out Pure Oldies in still another market, with more to come, we believe. And we reminisce about some of our favorite radio memories while on childhood vacations. That's all on this edition of Clearing the Static.

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CTS Extra 46: Saving Radio

On this CTS Extra, we discuss and debate an ongoing issue. How do we save radio for younger generations? Do we force people to consume radio and outright ban other forms of audio consumption? Is that even practical? Might there be other ways to preserve this art form? Or, will we have no choice but to simply allow radio to fade into the distant past? Hear our discussion and debate in this CTS Extra.

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Clearing the Static 1711

We open this week's show with some feedback from Rochester and Knoxville. Then, we discuss a station sale in Buffalo. Will there be a format change? And we have format changes to talk about in Springfield, IL and Reno, NV. Then, we read and discuss an interesting article about Cumulus CEO Mary Burner, and all she's done to turn that company around. Could other radio companies benefit from her example? It's all here on CTS 1711.

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Radio Serena Show 11: Format of the Month: The Shamrock

Radio Serena show 11 playlist The Shamrock 3-14-17
Song 1. The Dubliners - The Seven Drunken Nights
Song 2. The Corrs - Forgiven, Not Forgotten
Song 3. Kevin Burke - Wild Irishman
Song 4. Dick Gaughan - Song For Ireland
Song 5. The High Kings - On the One Road
Song 6. Patrick Ball - Castle Kelly
Song 7. Clannad - Theme From Harry's Game
Song 8. Irish Clubland - Fields Of Athenry
Song 9. Celtic Thunder - Bad Bad Leeroy Brown
Song 10. Celtic Woman - Sí Do Mhaimeo í (The Wealthy Widow)
Song 11. Altan - Dulaman
Song 12. The Bordererss -  Fat Bald and Ugly
Song 13. The Cotters - The Pleasures Of Home Medley
Song 14. The Chieftains - Drowsey Maggie
Song 15. The Irish Rovers – Nancy Whiskey

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Radio Serena Show 10

Radio Serena Show 10 Playlist 3-7-17
Song 1. Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera
Song 2. Come On, Let's Go - Ritchie Valens
Song 3. (Tentative) Nothing To Divide Us – Smoke Fairies  (listener Request)
Song 4. She’s Got Nothing On But The Radio – Roxet (Listener request)
Song 5. Jumpin' at the Woodside - Gene Krupa & Buddy Rich
Song 6. Calling Me Names Good Old War
Song 7. Make Someone Happy – Brian Stokes Mitchell – DoReMi Cast Recording
Song 8. Alternate Universe – Shel (listener request)
Song 9. The Night Pat Murphy Died – Great Big Sea
Song 10. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
Song 11. Step by Step – The Crests
Song 12. Step By Step New Kids On The Block
Song 13. Never Let You Go – Third Eye Blind
Song 14. Sugar Sugar – The Archies
Song 15. Treme Second Line - Kermit Ruffins

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The Radio Kid's Rant! 56: Weathering Johnson and Hall

After their usual remarks about the weather, The Radio Kid shares some very strong critiques of the behaviors of some US legislators and their constituents.

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Clearing the Static 1710

Another jam packed show this week! We start with some feedback which leads to a continuation of our discussion regarding teens and music listening. Then, we discuss the new format on WUTQ in Utica, it is indeed conservative talk. This leads to a broader discussion of conservative talk, and even "shock Jocks/shock talk". A classic rock station comes to New Jersey. Later, a prestigious New England university is seriously considering putting its big FM signal up for sale. What does this mean for the future of college radio as we know it? Also, a station which once belonged to a university in Virginia is now in commercial hands, and we tell you what they are doing with it. We have interesting developments from California's Inland Empire region which make no sense to either of us! Finally, a new classic hits station is on the air in Kalamazoo. ALL that is coming up for you right here on CTS 1710.

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