Jul 24, 2015

Art Bell Might Just RE-Reinvent Radio: Linkedin on the ronnie republic

Art Bell Might Just RE-Reinvent Radio

Jul 23, 2015

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The man who redefined late night radio might once again change the way AM/FM radio stations receive programming – this time, from the Internet.

Art Bell has just returned to radio, delivering the latest incarnation of his late night talk program via the Web at ArtBell.com and via radio apps like TuneIn.

“Midnight in the Desert” airs live, weeknights from 9PM to Midnight Pacific Time (that’s a midnight start on the East Coast) and is free for anyone who cares to listen live, online. But if you wish to download and stream the program on demand, you’ll pay a $5 monthly fee for the privilege.

Plenty of national talk radio personalities have similar subscription models available. But where things get late-night-spooky is the decision made by 20+ AM/FM radio stations in the U.S. and Canada to simulcast “Midnight” live on their terrestrial stations.

A decade ago, Bell’s “Coast to Coast AM” aired on more than 500 AM/FM stations and was far and away the top-rated, late night radio show. He left “Coast” as its full-time host for personal reasons and eventually relocated to The Philippines to be with his new bride. In 2013, Bell returned to radio to host a new show, “Dark Matter” on SiriusXM. But his dissatisfaction with the satellite radio audience size prompted Bell to walk away from SiriusXM, triggering a nearly-two-year “beaching” through a non-compete agreement.

When Bell returned to radio on July 20, 2015 via ArtBell.com and his Dark Matter Radio Network, there were tens of thousands of loyal followers already signed up to stream at TuneIn Radio, with tens of thousands more poised to listen live on the website.

But the supernatural twist of AM/FM stations simulcasting Bell’s show from the Web is what could conceivably change the face of broadcasting.

Can “Midnight in the Desert” outperform “Coast to Coast AM” (hosted by Art's successor, George Noory for Premiere Radio Networks) in markets where both programs air in head-to-head competition?

Can the limited commercial inventory on “Midnight” (six minutes per hour) generate enough of a revenue stream to entice more AM/FM stations to carry the program? Will they be permitted to alter the programming – perhaps drop the built-in, bottom-of-the-hour newscast – to make room for more commercials? (“Coast” broadcasts carry more than twice as many commercials each hour.)

And if Bell’s new program does deliver late night ratings success, will a new category of independent broadcasters appear offering programming content to AM/FM stations? Could long-form podcast hosts clean up their language (for the FCC) and make their shows viable AM/FM programming content?

Years from now, the radio industry may just look back on this Web-to-Broadcast event as one that shook up the way AM/FM broadcasters secure programming content. But for now, third-shift workers, insomniacs and fans of the genre are just pleased to have Art Bell back on the air, engaging and entertaining from the intersection of science and science fiction.

Mark Lipsky is the President and CEO of The Radio Agency. Visit our websiteTheRadioAgency.com.

Contact Mark Lipsky at mark@theradioagency.com

Jul 23, 2015

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the ronnie republic: Hey--this lady's significant other is a dog--from ...: Vicky Neville and her tender-hearted bull dogs did not always have it easy. After years of heartache and enduring the loss of...

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Vicky Neville and her tender-hearted bull dogs did not always have it easy. After years of heartache and enduring the loss of three bull dogs, recovering from divorce and witnessing the passing of her sister and soulmate, Vicky was admitted into inpatient care for her chronic depression. While in recovery, she heard about the Mr. Mo Project, a non-profit organization that finds loving homes for senior dogs.

On Easter Sunday, Mr. Mo Project founders, Chris and Mariesa Hughes showed up at Vicky's house with Macy, a senior bull dog. Vicky and Macy connected instantly and before Vicky knew it, her life began to change. She found herself living life again, laughing, gardening, and rediscovering the parts of her day that made her truly happy, all with her new companion by her side. We all know that shelter dogs need our love, but sometimes it's the unconditional love from a dog that can make all the difference to its owner.

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I'm writing a lot on my blog today because my mother is making me really mad..............can you imagine...cooking breakfast instead of blog writing.....I don't have to put up with it..

Bams

from dear abby: throws daughter under the bus

By Abigail Van Buren12 hours agoDear Abby

DEAR ABBY: I'm in my early 50s, disabled and live with my elderly mother. Between the ages of 8 and 11 I was sexually abused by my adoptive father. My mother finally caught him in the act, but the next day they acted like nothing had happened. He never did it again, and it was never spoken about, ever.

I have read about women who caught their husbands abusing their children and kicked them out, pressed charges, etc. It makes me think I didn't matter enough for her to do that. I confronted her about it a few years ago. Her response was that it would have been in all the papers (my parents were prominent local musicians in our town), and there was no way she could have raised two kids on her own.

I still have a deep ache in my soul that tells me that I don't matter as much as other human beings. I resist going to therapy because I live with her and I know she will quiz me about what we talked about in the sessions. I just want to keep the peace and not risk her going into a tirade about how she "did what she had to do." I don't know what to do. Please help. -- STILL HURTING IN NEVADA

DEAR STILL HURTING: You should absolutely talk about this to a therapist. If your mother demands to know what you're discussing, tell her. If she unleashes a tirade, invite her to accompany you to a session so she can explain to your therapist that she didn't kick her child-molesting husband out because she was afraid she couldn't support herself and two children alone. (Was your sibling also assaulted?)

You and your mom are both adults. You should be able to have a frank discussion without her intimidating you with her anger. If anyone has a right to be angry, it is you. And she should clearly understand how her inaction affected you for all these years, and possibly your sibling, as well.

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Wishing the very, very best to this strong and courageous lady.....thank you for sharing your story.................my mother has always been very selfish, too. It never stops being painful--seriously, my mother has thrown me under the bus quite a few times for several different people. She will do anything to get what she wants when she wants it and if she can convince the other person to vilify me in the process she will pay them in some way...........yes, supporting my ex-husband and his girlfriend to take away my children. It never ends.......thanks again for sharing.

Excellent Show Today, Noam, Talking About Gov Christie

WABC AM News/Talk Radio New York City.............

Noam Laden talking today for Geraldo,,,,telling us about Gov. Christie nixing a new tunnel from New Jersey.

He did not want to spend tax payer money but now the real old tunnel is hindering the New Jerseyites getting to work.

Noam Laden is also asking the callers the question: should the NJ taxpayers fund Christie running

Christie is too tough talking to be President

around the country in his bid for presidency.

Seriously, as first it seemed like Christie was a breath of fresh air and straight talk from a politician--thinking it would be a great race with my girl, Hillary Clinton.

Actually, at the end of the day Chris Christie is just too hard to watch shouting down and humiliating the regular folks trying to ask him a question at the town hall meeting.

At the end of the day Chris Christie and Donald Trump will fall by the wayside and they are not presidential material like the very well-spoken President Obama and Secretary Clinton.

There is a reason the politicians act the way they do and we can reflect on the example of Schwarzenegger.

Just reminding everyone Hillary Clinton ran the first time on improving infrastructure that was desperately needed as important bridges have failed, costing lives sadly , and also as a way to provide jobs for Americans.

Well done today, Noam and thank you for bringing these important points to our attention.

from the Ronnie republic radio round-up.........your thoughts........

Hey, is everyone out there listening to Art Bell on his new radio show in the night.......his show has been great.......he is a great alternative for nighttime radio........just google Art Bell and you will get right to the show.

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Jul 22, 2015

Judd Apatow Talks Bill Cosby "One of the Most Awful People that You've Ever Heard Of"

Judd Apatow Calls Bill Cosby "One of the Most Awful People that You've Ever Heard Of"

Judd Apatow on 'The Tonight Show'

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by Katie Wilson Berg

7/22/2015 8:00am PDT

"I think it's the worst thing that's ever happened in show business," the director said of the scandal involving the comedian.

Judd Apatow's newest film Trainwreck is a hit at the box office, but the director appeared on CNN's New Day to talk about another matter entirely: Bill Cosby.

Apatow has been a vocal critic of the comedian following extensive accusations that he drugged and sexually assaulted more than two dozen women over the last several decades. On Tuesday, he performed a scathing impersonation of Cosby on The Tonight Show.

On New Day, Apatow continued going after the beleagured comedian, calling Cosby "one of the most awful people that you've ever heard of" and declaring with no uncertainty that he "think[s] it's the worst thing that's ever happened in show business."

The director also pointed out that the accusations do shed valuable light on problems within the legal system when it comes to sexual assault. "But what's important about it is that there are things to learn, which is all these statutes of limitations are way too short," said Apatow. "There's no reason why in California it should be six years. I mean, for violent crimes it should be decades."

Asked why he thinks that Cosby got a pass for so long, Apatow compared him to a "pedophile priest," saying, "He's done an enormous amount of positive things for the world, but then he has this other side of his personality that's really hurting people. And no one wants to attack the person who's been so charitable."

"And who's a black guy. Let's be honest," interrupted host Michaela Pereira.

Apatow managed to dodge the race issue, answering, "Yeah and who's done so much amazing and important work. That's what makes it so tragic."

He also pointed out that Cosby's victims were particularly vulnerable as young women with aspirations to rise in a business where Cosby holds enormous power: "If most of your victims are actresses, they're not going to speak up because they think, 'Oh, I'm never going to work again.' "

Toward the end of the interview, Apatow highlighted the excess of Cosby's prescriptions for Quaaludes as firm evidence of his intent. He also said of Whoopi Goldberg, who's backed away from her initial defense of Cosby, "I think she's turned around in a big way."

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Jul 24, 2015