Why I Don’t Bother with Radio at Home

I’ve got thoughts on this, and they’re probably gonna sound grumpy or whatever, but stick with me. Here’s why I kicked the radio habit indoors. It’s All Noise, No Soul First off, radio these days is just… bleh. Flip it on, and it’s the same ten songs on a loop, or some DJ yapping about

I Miss Howard Stern on WNBC, and It’s a Bummer

Man, I miss Howard Stern on WNBC. Like, really miss him. Back when radio wasn’t just a graveyard for car ads and weather drones, Stern was out there on Channel 4’s airwaves—well, not Channel 4, that’s the TV part, but you get me—WNBC 660 AM, shaking things up. Now? It’s all gone, and I’m sitting

97.1 The Eagle: Dallas’ Rock Lifeline or Just Noise?

You know, that station you’ve probably heard blasting from some pickup in a Whataburger parking lot. It’s Dallas-Fort Worth’s rock lifeline, or at least it thinks it is. Been around forever, and I’ve got thoughts—some snarky, some random, all mine. Let’s dive in. What’s This Eagle Thing Anyway? So, 97.1 The Eagle is this FM

Rihanna Promises to Release a High-Quality Album

In one of her rare interviews, Rihanna spoke about her long-awaited new album, which, according to her, will be an unexpected surprise for fans. “This is not a commercial or radio-friendly project. This is what my creativity deserves right now,” she shared with Harper’s Bazaar. Rihanna, whose last studio album Anti was released in 2016,

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Enigmatic World of UVB-76

Imagine stumbling upon a monotonous buzzing sound on a shortwave frequency, interrupted occasionally by cryptic voices reading numbers or words. Strange, isn’t it? This is UVB-76, the legendary shortwave radio station that has puzzled listeners worldwide for decades. Often called “The Buzzer,” UVB-76 is not just a sound—it’s an enigma. What is it, and why

Howard Stern: The Man Who Changed Radio

He has interviewed thousands of celebrities, including Eminem, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys… Anything remotely interesting falls within his purview. Starting with rock-n-roll, he invited porn stars, rappers, Vietnam war veterans, George Bush (who didn’t show up), writers, and God knows who else into his studio. He is considered a bastard, a genius, Mickey Mouse, the

7 Key Facts About Broadcasting in the USA

7 Key Facts About Broadcasting in the USA

The Pew Research Center conducted an analysis of the state of broadcasting in the USA to provide information about the listening audience, radio journalism, and the radio industry as a whole in the United States. Here are 7 facts from the Pew Research Center’s analysis on the state of broadcasting in America. 1) About eight

The six myths about radio hosts

There is a belief that working in radio is something of a cross between a hobby and a side job, as well as an easy path to fame and big money. Today, we will debunk the myths about being a radio host. Myth 1: Radio hosts read from a script It is believed that, for

“Private Parts” (1997): The Story of a Scandalous DJ

Well, first of all, the film has nothing to do with body parts. Its original title is “Private Parts”, which I personally would translate as “Intimate Details”. So, meet one of my favorite American films – “Private Parts”! This film is a paradox, just like its main character! Howard Stern – one of the most