Wednesday, February 23, 2011

A Listener Once Said .....

Neat email from "Jim" today that I wanted to share:

Hello Rich,

I used to listen to your show. I will be honest with you. I loved your context but really didn't care for your two cents worth that you often put with it. I kind of felt like I was listening to someone else's show as an outsider because I know a lot of people really like hearing your thoughts too. I listened to it as much as I could. I even had a pre programmed button in my car for your show. I never listen to that station after you were off the air. Now when they switched programs I was kind of happy because now we can get all the good stuff and a DJ that doesn't state the obvious. How wrong I was. That new format sucks BIG. I can't even listen to any of it. I love Deb, but it is an empty show. At least your show had character. Now you have to realize that I listen to Detroit stations mainly Drew & Mike, so it is hard for anyone else to pop in and do justice like they do. But at least you had me listening, now I don't even try to listen. If anyone picks you up, and they would be smart to do so, please let us know so we can do something with that extra preset button on our radios. I didn't know how much you meant to me till you were gone. I do miss you and waiting for your return.

Thanks, and I am sorry.
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Jim,

Part of my job is to be outrageous – to get a reaction from people.  I may go a little too far at times, but I don’t even always take myself too seriously.  I always said I’d rather be remembered than not. 

You are very gracious to say all those nice things.  I’ll be sure to get back on the air soon – so I can fire ya back up again!!!

Thank you so much!


Rich

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Rich,
I was totally addicted to you on the radio. I could handle a few days you took off here & there, but this is the worst! Although I didn't agree with everything you said, I agree with Jim - your show had character and the new format is terrible.

Your next employer will be lucky to get you - and you will always be remembered as one of the great Lansing radio DJs.

Unknown said...

I listened to you as much as I could every morning. I'm 48 and have listen to you for many, many years. I loved your show. I can't beleive how much it sucks not being able to listen to your show everyday. I've listened to the new show and I'm VERY DISAPPOINTED. There's no controversy, I call it nicey-nice radio. Where's the excitment, the people calling in and giving you hell and then you giving it right back, I feel like I'm not getting informed about whats going on in the world, you know the useful information. Even Deb seems to be holding back, I don't ever hear her yell and have fun like she use to. She sounds to professional and I like the wild and crazy Deb better. So I don't listen to WMMQ anymore. I need you to get back on the radio and do what you do best! Thank-you! Cindy Disbrow