What is happening at BOB FM?

[Jimmy's Big Toe]

Wow! I had no idea that this thread would be so contraversial! BabyBoomer...I was not specifically refering to the morning show when I started the conversation. There is a whole 20 hours of daily programming outside of mornings that you could listen to. Plus, I would hardly call the Bob morning show "mindless yammering". They are much more entertaining than the same tired shows that we have been listening to for years (KISS, KATT, The Animal..). You listen for one morning and you think you have them figured out??

I listen to radio to find out what is happening locally. I want to be entertained by local personalities who have a vested interest in the community(If you had listened you would have noticed the all of those biker events went to support local charities). I happen to find the Bob morning show very local and very entertaining. It beats the same old "Doobie Brothers" song over and over again.

If you want just music, I would listen to a CD or get XM, I would not choose local morning radio.

Keep in mind this is all just my opinion...and you know what they say about opinions...

BTW...and I honestly have no way to verify this...I'm told by someone who works in the building that mornings is the highest rated timeslot on BOB. So I hardly think that it's a "big problem"

[BabyBoomerSooner]

^It seems that you, Jimmy, have an intimate connection with the station. I apologize if I hurt your feelings. I was just giving my honest opinion.

Yes, my only exposure to BOB was during the morning commute but that’s because it’s the only time that I listen to the radio. I’m at work all day and I have no desire or capability of listening to the radio while I’m at the office.

There’s an expectation of music when you tune into something other than a Talk station and with the promotion of better classic rock, as described in this thread, I wanted to hear some of it. Shouldn’t the morning show mirror the rest of the radio station? I don’t understand why I should have to work to hear the “real” BOB.

In your first post you extol the great music on BOB and then you disparage the station’s music in your latest post. Personally, I really like the Doobie Brothers and I disagree that their music should be removed to make way for the disc jockeys. And I don’t think I’m alone in my sentiment. There was a poll conducted on this site that pretty much supports what I’ve been conveying; people are fed up with mouthy DJs.

You’re absolutely correct, though, in your assertion that entertainment is in the eye, or in this case ear, of the beholder. I don’t know how anyone could equate what I heard -- the discussion of physical deformities and massive commercials -- to entertainment, but you do and that’s cool. It’s a personal preference thing. There is no right or wrong answer.

But first impressions are lasting impressions. I gave BOB a try and didn’t like what they had to offer. I won’t be back.

[MadMonk]

They play a lot of music during afternoon drive time. Not much effort required to find it.

[windowphobe]

Now I’m really confused! Why is an Enid radio station broadcasting in Oklahoma City – or is it an Oklahoma City station in Enid?

The take is better in the Big Town. There are "Tulsa" stations licensed to Pryor, Muskogee, Okmulgee and Henryetta. Tyler Media bought an Ada station (KKNG, then KTEN-FM) to Newcastle to pick up the Oklahoma City metro; KTUZ started out in Clinton and ended up in Okarche. (And Jack FM, a thousand-watt station in Blanchard, used to be a 100,000-watt station in Weatherford.) There was an abortive attempt to pull the 99.7 signal out of Tishomingo and drop it into Tuttle (!); that station is now gone, but Chisholm Trail (a corporate sister to Champlin, the licensee of Bob) applied last year to move its 99.7 (KNID Alva) to Mustang.

[live&letlive]

^It seems that you, Jimmy, have an intimate connection with the station. I apologize if I hurt your feelings. I was just giving my honest opinion.

Yes, my only exposure to BOB was during the morning commute but that’s because it’s the only time that I listen to the radio. I’m at work all day and I have no desire or capability of listening to the radio while I’m at the office.

There’s an expectation of music when you tune into something other than a Talk station and with the promotion of better classic rock, as described in this thread, I wanted to hear some of it. Shouldn’t the morning show mirror the rest of the radio station? I don’t understand why I should have to work to hear the “real” BOB.

In your first post you extol the great music on BOB and then you disparage the station’s music in your latest post. Personally, I really like the Doobie Brothers and I disagree that their music should be removed to make way for the disc jockeys. And I don’t think I’m alone in my sentiment. There was a poll conducted on this site that pretty much supports what I’ve been conveying; people are fed up with mouthy DJs.

You’re absolutely correct, though, in your assertion that entertainment is in the eye, or in this case ear, of the beholder. I don’t know how anyone could equate what I heard -- the discussion of physical deformities and massive commercials -- to entertainment, but you do and that’s cool. It’s a personal preference thing. There is no right or wrong answer.

But first impressions are lasting impressions. I gave BOB a try and didn’t like what they had to offer. I won’t be back.

BBS, seems you may have a personal vandetta against BOB. Honestly, they're not trying to teach rocket science in the morning, they are just discussing topics that most of the listeners can relate to. Lighten up a little!!!

[Italian Woman]

i cant really tell a difference between what they play between 12 & 1 and what they play the rest of the time.....

[Italian Woman]

Geez, Italian Woman you seem incredibly bitter....Did you and Ron date and it not go well??? I am a regular listener to their show and I have heard no reference to a "pssy pool" as you call it.

i'm probably one of very few women that have not been with ron. one of the lucky few! of course he's not gonna reference his "pssy pool" on the radio. did u happen to hear lisa when she had her rant that morning. he tries to get her fired after she got him out of the waffle house, and when she tries to confront him he runs away. i listened to bob for a few minutes this morning and barely heard anything from phil and staci, only ron yelling and carrying on as usual. that's what it always comes donw to.

[Italian Woman]

my opinion is obviously sharred. ron is posted on dontdatehimgirl.com.

[jsibelius]

I listened to them when I first moved here because they're better than Bob and Tom. But frankly, I'd rather they get rid of them and get John Boy and Billy here in OKC. Until then, it's the mp3 player, and all the classic rock I can stand, for me.

[Italian Woman]

I get tired of their stupid topics. I think Bob & Tom are better.

[MadMonk]

I get tired of their stupid topics. I think Bob & Tom are better.

Ah yes, that paragon of intelligent humor. Nope, never any stupid stuff there.

Meh, they can be pretty funny and I switch back and forth sometimes, but I like hearing the local callers talk about the topics on Bob.

[AAC2005]

I listened to Ron when I moved down here in 2006, and thought that he and his partner - whose name escapes me now, but it was after the Lisa meltdown - sounded very much like the Don and Mike Show (a formerly nationally syndicated but well-known show on the East Coast).

After listening some more, I came to find out that Ron hailed from the state that I had just left, so I surmised that he was familiar with their work and was blatantly ripping them off, so that's probably why I found him somewhat entertaining.

Then they brought in the new crew and I haven't listened since.

No, I'm NOT from Baltimore...stop saying that!

[Italian Woman]

I also think he ripped off the Mullet show idea. I was traveling a few months ago, was in a different state, and found another mullet show on a classic rock station, same format, same songs.

[Jimmy's Big Toe]

I thought you were kidding about the dontdatehimgirl.com thing.....I went and had a look for myself....and yep he's there! There are some mighty pissed off ladies posting about him.

It doesn't change my opinion of the show. I think they are great in spite of Ron...not because of him.

[live&letlive]

I think all 3 are funny. It would not be the same without Ron. First of all I have a Ron crush and think he is very sexy. I love his voice and he makes me laugh. I had a crush on him before I ever saw what he looked like just because of his personality, and then I saw him and he is hot! I don't know why the girls on that website are so bitter, maybe he just didn't pay enough attention to them!!

[Italian Woman]

I think all 3 are funny. It would not be the same without Ron. First of all I have a Ron crush and think he is very sexy. I love his voice and he makes me laugh. I had a crush on him before I ever saw what he looked like just because of his personality, and then I saw him and he is hot! I don't know why the girls on that website are so bitter, maybe he just didn't pay enough attention to them!!

Hope he doesn't read this, his ego is big enough without adding to it. I'm sure he did pay attention to those girls, when it was convenitne for him. Sounds to me like they know him very well. And I don't see what anyone would see in his looks! I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

[Italian Woman]

That mullet munchie show is a joke. Its the same music, they just stick a different DJ in there for an hour.

[Jimmy's Big Toe]

Itailan Woman...for someone who hates Ron so much you sure do a lot talking about him...is it possible that you secretly really like him? My Lord! You need to lighten up!!! What did he do???? Burn your house down????? Give me a break...

Yes, he is a blow hard. Yes, he seems to be in love with himself. No, you probably shouldn't marry the guy. (I have heard him say these things about himself on the show)

It's like you have a vendetta or something. Did he ever do something to you personally?

[live&letlive]

I like the mullet munchies and I think the music is different. Some of those songs I haven't heard since I was in high school and it's very refreshing. I also enjoy Ron's enthusiasm. He does a great job.

[Italian Woman]

Itailan Woman...for someone who hates Ron so much you sure do a lot talking about him...is it possible that you secretly really like him? My Lord! You need to lighten up!!! What did he do???? Burn your house down????? Give me a break...

Yes, he is a blow hard. Yes, he seems to be in love with himself. No, you probably shouldn't marry the guy. (I have heard him say these things about himself on the show)

It's like you have a vendetta or something. Did he ever do something to you personally?

Why are you so concerned with how I feel about Ron? Everytime I happen to hear him on the radio I just can't understand how he would attract an audience. He just seems arrogant and won't let anyone else get a word in. This is my opinion....if you like him so much, then you listen to him.