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5/9: WGST update
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stumbling news/talk station WGST-AM appears to be dismantling veteran afternoon show host Kim “The Kimmer” Peterson’s support team one piece at a time.
Last December, Jim Gossett, the comic who did celebrity impersonations on Peterson’s “newsmaker” line, quit after his girlfriend and newscaster Kari Dean was fired. Then GST got rid of long-time sports guy Pete Davis in February. Last Friday, Peterson’s sidekick Wayne Kitchens was booted after nine years.
Kitchens, who produced the show, said management was upset when he didn’t bleep out an anti-Muslim statement Peterson said on the air last week. Nonetheless, Kitchens suspected he had been on the chopping block for awhile: “I knew I was next. And I think they’re trying to make the Kimmer quit.” He has nothing but good things to say about Peterson, noting he’s an “equal opportunity offender” on air and remains “a fantastic friend. He made me.”
Program director Randall Bloomquist, who arrived last fall, said he couldn’t comment on Kitchen’s firing since it was a personnel matter. But he called the departures “side dishes. The steak and potatoes is the Kimmer.”
Peterson, a GST fixture for more than a decade, has seen his ratings drop sharply in recent months. “I have no comment,” he said Tuesday.
As for the awful ratings over the winter, Bloomquist said there tends to be a delay in results and that this is a vestige from all the changes over the summer and fall. Denny Schaffer, who came aboard last fall, “is still very new. I think if you went back to any successful personaltiy, they didn’t have great books early on. There are no overnight successes, particularly in talk radio.”
On the Tom Hughes show, which had some of its worst ratings in history over the winter (when GST has to power up relatively late anyway), all he could say was “we’re working on that,” without providing specifics.
Bloomquist also has no replacement yet for departing evening syndicated host Phil Hendrie, who’s quitting to pursue acting. (You can see him in the short-lived NBC sitcom “Teachers.”)
As for hiring 99X’s Jimmy Baron, he said “I’ve had a couple of conversations with Jimmy. Seems like an interesting guy. We may talk some more.”
As for the simulcast with 96rock of the Braves games, he acknowledges that “they have a bigger benefit with a magnificent signal.”
Bloomquist was once a radio reporter but has since programmed news/talk stations in DC and Charlotte, too.
Comments
By gunny
May 9, 2006 04:45 PM | Link to this
Maybe they need to do is to get a variety of talent on there rather than a lineup of right wing political talk delivered by a lineup of middle aged men. Is GST scared of airing all viewpoints? It wouldn’t be too hard to beat Air America for crying out loud.
By W. Scott Davis
May 9, 2006 04:52 PM | Link to this
Thanks for posting the ratings Rodney. The numbers don’t lie. Now I know why the Atlanta housing market is doing so well. This is a direct result of the number of firings and transfers in the Atlanta Radio market.
The ratings weren’t a surprise to anyone. The only true winner this quarter is Cox radio, because of the lack of credible competition in Atlanta. Even with the Chris Krock disaster the company was able to take advantage of the fall of CBS Radio’s Dave FM by launching the River 97.1. It appears V103 now has yet another mouth to feed. Earth to Dave FM “Please Make Changes For Change Sake” lol.
The loser of the quarter has to be Clear Channel. Unlike CBS Radio they don’t have a V103 to save the day. Instead of hiring talent to compete with Cox Radio, these geniuses went out and bought a Braves contract they couldn’t afford. As a result they have to use their corporate EBT card and get discount people like Denny Shaffer and Randal Bloomquest. I am sure the local real estate agents are just swarming around WGST’s office on Peachtree ST waiting on Randy and Denny.
By Radio
May 10, 2006 08:09 AM | Link to this
Kimmer,
You’ve gotta go…Their killing Ya!!!
By Dick
May 10, 2006 08:33 AM | Link to this
First of all everything in this column is total speculation. Radio is a business just like any other industry, hirings and firings happen on a day-to-day basis. Fortune 100 companies don’t publicize who’s going next…why would a prodominant media outlet in Atlanta do the same? Who’s to say that Kimmer is going to get canned? It’s sure isn’t Rodney Ho, who is a disgruntled listener that was probably offended during one of the Peterson’s rants. Let’s face it Ho, your gossip lacks integrity. One ratings book doesn’t tell a story of a successful career.
Semper Fi!
By Sharon
May 10, 2006 08:34 AM | Link to this
Kimmer et al’s filthy talk deserves to be flushed. Maybe when the whole deck is cleared I will go back to being a WGST listener, provided the program is not replaced with something as ugly.
By grammarman
May 10, 2006 08:35 AM | Link to this
Radio…’Their’ killing Ya! Yeesh…learn English. Try ‘they’re.’
By Mike
May 10, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this
Kim Peterson should have been fired years ago. I have heard him say many over top, way too offensive things, and completely blast and belittle many callers who disagreed with him on the air. I have gotten the feeling that GST was afraid of him……….and it still seems that way. Just fire him and get it over with!!!!
By Al Gaskins
May 10, 2006 08:36 AM | Link to this
Goodby “kimmer”. A no talent bum!!!!!!!!!!
By Buddy
May 10, 2006 08:37 AM | Link to this
It’s long overdue that Peterson leave the air waves. He’s stupid and tasteless. I stopped listening to him years ago. Can’t believe he still has listeners.
By Victor
May 10, 2006 08:43 AM | Link to this
I changed my GST button on my car radio when Air America (1690AM) came to town…No Regrets!
By edge770
May 10, 2006 08:47 AM | Link to this
WGST should leave the airwaves. It’s blatantly obvious that Clear Channel has killed this station. Get rid of Pop’s Hughes and Cranky Kimmer and seal the studios shut. This station has slid down the path of irrelavence. All I think Rodney is doing is bringing to public what those that have followed the radio industry have talked about for a long time.
By Lola
May 10, 2006 08:52 AM | Link to this
You’re all crazy. Kimmer is the only person in the afternoons who is honest enough to say things like they really are, and not bowing to the alter of political correctness. He’s a true patriot, and stands on the right side of the issues, as well as being intelligent and down to earth. I’ve been a proud Kimmer Babe for years, and I’m prouder now than ever. Tune in to Air America if you hate him. They need the ratings worse than anyone! Trust me. After having to pay stations to carry their “shows”, they’ll appreciate the favor.
By p.mudge
May 10, 2006 08:53 AM | Link to this
I did not mind Pete Davis the sportscaster leaving; he could not say anything in an after action game report without being detrimental to the game announcers. The worst thing WGST has done so far is allowing the circumstances that influenced “news maker line” departure. The “Schaffer guy” is an idiot in my opinion and rarely has anything meaningful to state. WGST will be a station in my past when Peterson leaves, if that is the case.
By Bobby
May 10, 2006 08:57 AM | Link to this
I really can’t figure out why Kimmer’s show would have a ratings drop. I mean, Georgia is a red state and he is a red state kinda guy. The success of conservative talk shows is due to the fact that most red staters just are not critical thinkers - they need to be told what to think, and that’s what Peterson, Boortz, Hannity, and Limbaugh do so well. For example, most red staters are totally ignorant about what the US Constitution says and means, and these talk show hosts feed off of, and contribute to, this ignorance. That’s why red staters support hanging the Ten Commandments in public buildings, praying in public schools, and requiring a photo ID to vote.
Anyway, I wish I could feel sorry for the guy, but I think he will land on his feet - in another red state.
By Kimmer dude
May 10, 2006 08:58 AM | Link to this
You’re so right Lola
You have to expect those kind of comments from the left wing godless socialist here in Atlanta. He is the only one who’s not afraid to speak the truth while the rest of Atlanta and the PC world are ruining this country.
By Trey
May 10, 2006 08:59 AM | Link to this
Losing Jim Gossett was a big blow — then to fire Pete Davis and Wayne Kitchens, WGST is obviously trying to kill the show. What makes the Kimmer so funny is his interaction with these other personalities. He’s good, but he’s not a one-man show, and I think he would agree with that.
By Rob Control
May 10, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer should be called the “Lamer” because he is so lame!!! Get rid of him either by having the station let him go or simply don’t listen to his show. His comments are annoying, his jokes are not funny, his set up situations are so contrived. Let the “Lamer” go…
By Wendy
May 10, 2006 09:00 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer is awesome! He tells it like it is and it is the Left who do not want to hear the truth. If you get offended, turn your dial, nobody is making you listen to him. People think they have rights but when it is push come to shove, they would rather run, cowards. I hope Kimmer is on air another decade. Semper Fi!!!
By jerry d.
May 10, 2006 09:10 AM | Link to this
Bloomquist attributes the ratings collapse to “changes over the summer and fall”. What in the hell is he talking about? WGST had an interim program director over the summer, the only “changes” made were to hire this idiot Bloomquist. Is Randall trying to somehow blame his predecessor Bruce Collins, whose last book was a full FIFTY PERCENT higher than where WGST currently stands in the ratings?
No the destrucition of WGST is a direct result of Bloommquist; starting with a horrible trend in December followed by, as Rodney noted, WGST’s worst book ever.
You’d think as experienced as Randall is at explaining away his failures (Charlotte, D.C., Richmond) he could come up with something better than this.
By Scott
May 10, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this
You liberals make me sick. Air America?!? Please! Kimmer may be over the top at times, but Al Franken? At least the Kimmer is honest and patriotic. Talk radio is about the viewpoint of the average citizen, and liberalism is as dead as communism. Semper Fi!!
By Rocky
May 10, 2006 09:13 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer is the only reason I listen to WGST. I find him to be honest and entertaining. He is a very loyal man who deserves better for himself and his crew. For those who find him offensive, get over it! Turn the dial and listen to someone else. I for one will stick with him as long as he is around.
By Simple-Minded Fi
May 10, 2006 09:16 AM | Link to this
I think GST may be ready for a change. Ten years of the same old schtick? And yes, I agree, that red staters are not critical thinkers, and they do need to be told what to think. Kim is very good at that. Another thing is that they ALWAYS get personal, usually by name calling. Typical tact of the ignorant who just cannot support anything but their own narrow view point. Kimmer is a master of this, as well.
One thing you could say about both him and his listeners - they are sooooooo predictable.
By cherokeedawg
May 10, 2006 09:26 AM | Link to this
This is what happens when you burn too many bridges and abuse too many local groups. Kimmer is funny about 75% of the time, but he can be very offensive 25% of the time - too often. This is not a Howard Stern market, and, besides, Kimmer is no Howard Stern.
By Tom
May 10, 2006 09:28 AM | Link to this
Man, I didn’t like Kimmer and his crew for the longest time, I thought they were idiots. I don’t know why I kept coming back? But I did and they were so consistent in being over-the-top idiots and being funny that they won me and my friends over. Kimmer may not be the guy for everyone to bring home to meet Mom, but he calls it like he sees it, and agree or not, you know you are getting 100% the real deal. He is an equal-opportunity offender, and gives any caller the opportunity to get a hand or hang themselves. He has great laugh-producing chemistry with his A-Team including Wayne and Jim. Oh man, I will never hear or treat any word ending in “er” the same again, haha…
By insider
May 10, 2006 09:31 AM | Link to this
Don’t worry about Randall. If the bad ratings and extracurricalar activiites in the news dept. don’t get him, his repeated verbal abuse of employees will.
By JJMB
May 10, 2006 09:32 AM | Link to this
Without Gossett, Kimmer’s show is impossible to listen to. Unfunny and boring.
By sb
May 10, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this
Kimmer is a great American! He tells it like it is and he isn’t any more rude to the callers than they are to him. Wayne should not have been fired either. I hope only good things come to both of them, they deserve it. They are both funny and support the troops and the president and I love them.
By BT
May 10, 2006 09:34 AM | Link to this
You mean Kimmer’s still on the air?!?
By Mark
May 10, 2006 09:35 AM | Link to this
It would not surprise me to see Kimmer gone by the end of the month. Randy Bloomquist is plotting his own Memorial Day Massacre, much like Nancy Zintak did in 1997 with her Planet Radio. Considering how stupid she was for doing that, Zintak’s Planet Radio ratings were far more impressive than Randy’s.
Kimmer gone by Memorial Day. Randy Bloomquist gone by Labor Day All Denny Radio, All the Time….. Turn off the transmitter now and save on the electric bill…….
By Appropriate Name
May 10, 2006 09:36 AM | Link to this
Simple-Minded: The name fits. You do know that there are wackos on both sides of the aisle, right? And the name calling can be applied to the lowest common denominator of all humanity. Give me a break.
One last thought for you…critical thinking isn’t passed on party, it’s based on education. I know how to hear more than one side to an issue and make my own mind up, but kids in today’s schools usually aren’t given the chance to learn that skill.
By Barry
May 10, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this
Supporters, please realize that Kimmer’s ratings are DROPPING. His show is dying because of his ridiculous on-air comments. Listeners are tuning him out.
I agree that Kim Peterson is a patriot. But being patriotic doesn’t make him a competent radio host.
Perhaps a moderate talk show host that fairly dishes it out to both sides would garner better ratings.
As for Tom Hughes, I lost respect for him when he abandoned his “play-it-straight” image and became just another opinionated broadcaster. Rush can pull it off; Mr. Hughes cannot.
The country is no longer trending Republican red; we realize that sacrifices are coming. Seventy percent of our people consistently tell pollsters that the U.S. is on the wrong track. The leader, and radio stations, that can tap into this growing trend will be successful.
By Thirdwheelflunkie
May 10, 2006 09:39 AM | Link to this
I agree with Rocky!! Kimmer is great but he needs people to play off of…. Now that Wayne is gone what is he going to do? Thank God I have XM radio. It really comes in handy during these times of regular radio bullying…..
By B.J.
May 10, 2006 09:42 AM | Link to this
Interesting comments regarding the Kimmer. Honestly, I don’t think Kimmer is good by himself, but with the proper team he can be ok. Actually, he should be moved back to the morning, and WGST needs to go out and get a REAL afternoon drive show. The last thing that they need in that spot is yet ANOTHER host that covers the same news items that have already been covered by Boortz, Rush, and whatever favorite morning host you have (I know Denny doesn’t qualify here). I do agree that they are trying to destroy Kimmer by taking his “team” away from him, however. It’s a crying shame that WGST’s $$$ numbers must be so bad that they just can’t bring themselves to buy out the remaining time left on Kimmer’s contract and let him go. Not only is Peterson NOT going anywhere until forced out, their present handling of his show is only going to further the listener revolt against this station.
Does Clear Channel NOT understand what is going on here—a FULL SCALE listener revolt? This is a BIG PROBLEM for a station that only a full scale “HOUSECLEANING” can fix. Regardless of what they might think Mr. Bloomquist is doing at that station, the listeners aren’t responding to it. It is TOO LATE to “right the ship” with them. The only way they can fix the mess at WGST is to clean house. However, from what I’ve grown to know about Clear Channel they won’t do this and they will continue to LOSE listeners in the process. I don’t know how long they will be able to mask this cancer to that company. This is the problem with BIG corporate conglomerates owning TONS of stations—they can afford to let a station suffer (thus aileniating the listeners in the process) and NOT care about it because their overall earnings are still good. If someone had to “feed their family” on the success of WGST, then they would have much better programming on that station, and they would actually CATER to the listening public also.
By Thirdwheelflunkie
May 10, 2006 09:45 AM | Link to this
Someone needs to mute Denny I am boring and love the 70’s Shafer……
By Hillery
May 10, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer will be missed as has the news maker line. Maybe Kimmer can pay to have his show broadcast like Al Franken and company. Since most liberals are not critical thinkers, and need to be spoon fed their anti-american diatribes, which the vast majority of the country disaggrees with, Air Americka is forced to embezzle money from The Boys and Girls Club to buy air time. No sponcers will touch them. As a arab linguist I prefer to get my anti-american vitriol in the native tongue strait from Al Jazeera rather than it’s US affiliate, AIR AMERIKA.
By GST Long time listener
May 10, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this
No Kimmer. No drivetime listeners. Who is this Randall Bloomquist bozo changing everything and all for the worse? It’s easy to “take away”, but what has this hotshot added to better the show? Does management think that changing what works (Snake, Gosset, No offense) and fewer listeners is good? ——If so….You got it….!!!
By irish joe
May 10, 2006 09:47 AM | Link to this
Kimmer-aka-“GI Jerk” or simply “The Rimmer” if he gets canned is getting exactly what “he deserves”. I use that phrase in quotation marks as this is what the clown said when a teenager was killed in a road accident about 5 years back-“the kid got what she deserved” Hey rimmer-remember your “Give War A Chance” t-shirts and rallies? I do. 2400 poor GI’s families do too. Can’t keep a decent woman and can’t keep an audience. No surprises there huh?
By ATL transplant
May 10, 2006 09:52 AM | Link to this
I have to say the talk radio here leaves ALOT to be desired. I can’t stand IOD with boring boortz, preachy howard, baby Jesus and pear shaped savage. I can’t stand limburger either on GST. About the only one I like on the few stations there are here is the Kimmer. He is genuine, funny and light hearted most of the time. It’s entertainment folks. Do away with him and I’ll listen to music 100% of the time.
By Corey the PEZhead
May 10, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this
Leslie Dove Gone. Jim Gossett Gone. Pete Davis Gone. Wayne No-Offense Gone. Humor sucked out and Gone to hell. WGST sucks.
New Girl Leslie SUCKS.
Kimmer - Don’t leave us. You are the voice of reason. Go to another radio station where you can bring the old gang back. Plenty of us want you here.
-TeamPEZ
By nail boortz
May 10, 2006 09:54 AM | Link to this
Rimmer, hahaha
I remember a few years back some guy called the show and said rimmer was a typist in Vietnam and never saw combat. Rimmer exploded. Truth hurts. Ouch
By James H Glen
May 10, 2006 09:56 AM | Link to this
This is from Charlotte: This guy Bloomquist is really bad news. He almost ruined WBT here. I am a fan of the Kimmer so don’t let Bloom mess with him. Those people leaving are better off wherever the go as long as Bloom is around.
By NotMyProblem
May 10, 2006 09:59 AM | Link to this
Clear Channel caves in with enough listener rebellion. They did when the Regular Guys were fired and their fan base raged about it non-stop until they were brought back. I hope Kimmer fans will do the same, but I don’t think he has as large and loud a fan base as TRG do. I think the guy is fantastic, and no matter what happens, I consider Kimmer to be one of America’s greatest patriots.
By Not a fan
May 10, 2006 10:01 AM | Link to this
Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
By Robert
May 10, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this
Bobby & Simple-Minded Fi, It doesn’t take too much critical thinking to come up with this one: If your so critical of us red staters, you do not have to remain in this red state. This red stater will be happy to pay for both your tickets out of here. Oops..I am stumbling over my ignorance because no one has given me instruction….
By dwigfht
May 10, 2006 10:02 AM | Link to this
Kimmer is a racist, a stupid one at that. THere is no place on the radio for such a racist, feminist hater such as he. Another good ole boy should be dismissed.
By randall
May 10, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this
If you people had to battle tourettes syndrome every day as I do, you’d cut me some slack!!
By meeps
May 10, 2006 10:06 AM | Link to this
Red-stater Robert: Learn the difference between “your” and “you’re” if you’re trying to prove that you’re not a moron. Which you are.
By W Blicker
May 10, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this
Methinks leaving well enough alone would have been a better road to travel. I’ve been through several of these “transitions”, which is a euphemism for housecleaning, and they always reflect the ego of the new guy trying to show his bosses they made the right decision putting him in charge. WGST was fine for me the way it was. You haven’t made it better.
By LongTimeListener
May 10, 2006 10:10 AM | Link to this
First WGST drops the W, now it’s GST. What sense does that make? Then they drop Glenn Beck from the mid-morning slot. Then they take the Rush Limbaugh Morning Update away from Tom Hughes at 7:56. I always listened to Tom Hughes and GST from 7:45 to 8:05, to get the RL morning update. Now I tune into Clark Howard’s morning update or sports. And now “Management” has driven off or fired Kari Dean, Jim Gossett, Pete Davis, and Wayne Kitchens? Kimmer was the cure for road rage on the drive home, but they never use that promo any more. Kimmer has a great thing going, and GST is foolish to kill it. What is GST’s objective, to make itself Air America Lite? Or maybe just Air Irrelevant? Thanks Mr. Ho for this story, I was wondering what was going on at GST. Also - I don’t care about the Braves, but their afternoon games pre-empt Rush, and that stinks. Who’s idea to bring back the Regular Guys? What a flop.
And anyone who would hire a traffic reporter named \Mad Man\ must be crazy.
By DC
May 10, 2006 10:13 AM | Link to this
I listen to the Kimmer every day. Whether you agree with him or not on every issue, he is still good at what he does. If you never agree with him why are you listening anyway? Bloomquist is like a lot of managers I have seen come and go, when you don’t know what to do, change something. It is obvious he is gunning for the Kimmer’s Show and he plans to replace it with some syndicated host with no interest in local issues. Bloomquist is the problem with ratings. The Kimmer is the ONLY reason I listen to this station and if he goes I’m gone. Kimmer, keep your head up my friend and Semper Fi!
By Robert A
May 10, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this
Kimmer = Truth! I guess the bare truth offends a lot of listeners. When Kimmer leaves WGST, WGST leaves my radio! How did we become such an unpatriotic society after so many have sacrificed for our country?
By Stewart
May 10, 2006 10:14 AM | Link to this
Bobby, are you blue staters any different?..you drink the koolaid of Michael Moore, George Clooney, etc.
By Warrio
May 10, 2006 10:15 AM | Link to this
So goes Kimmer so go I. WGST will lose another listener when they make him leave. Too bad but there are too many other stations to listen to. The Kimmer show is the last draw that they have…the rest of their shows suck!
By Brannon
May 10, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this
Dear Kimmer and Wayne:
Please hang in there, guys. Don’t let the powermonger there at WGST break your spirits.
It may be a job, but your show means a great deal to many of us and our daily lives here in Georgia.
As a loyal WGST listener, I am also very angry disappointed with the damage being done by the “CURRENT” (as in not-for-long) station management.
Please don’t let them get you down, Wayne and Kimmer.
Kimmer, we know you can and will outlast this buffoon Bloomquist.
I love you guys from the bottom of my heart. Thank you both very much for all the joy, entertainment and feeling of kinship you give us.
Loyal Kimmer & Wayne fan,
Brannon
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By longlivetheking
May 10, 2006 10:18 AM | Link to this
Rodney it’s a shame you didn’t get a quote from Tom Hughes. We all know how Tom likes to put his two tenths* in.
*adults 25-54 Winter 2006”
By Student
May 10, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this
I left for College in 2003 and discovered just how good I had it in Atlanta with the radio stations. In Greenville, SC where most of my signals come from, the radio up here is terrible. Now, everytime I come home its getting worse and worse in Atlanta.
So I got Sirius Satellite radio and haven’t looked back, and it seems a lot more people are following my lead on this one
By Pequod
May 10, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this
I’ve never listen to this collection of political illiterate professional vulgarians.
My radio is set and remains on one station, FM 90.1.
By Poor Man
May 10, 2006 10:24 AM | Link to this
Jim Gossett was the Kimmer show folks, when left the “NEWSMAKER LINE” for whatever reason the show died with it. Gossett was extremly talented comedian and he was the reason lots of people listen to the Kimmer Show. It is no surprise to me that the show is dead.
By Fred Mertz
May 10, 2006 10:26 AM | Link to this
Please check out radio-info.com and click on boards. Scroll down to Atlanta and you will see more in the GST situation. There is very good post on why the Hughes bashing should stop. Check it out under the Bloomquist heading. Many of you probably are unaware of the success GST had with Hughes on in the morning. Check it out before any more of the 2 tenths jokes.
By steak
May 10, 2006 10:29 AM | Link to this
Randall says Kimmer’s team were “side dishes”. Well Kimmer’s show is down 40% in the money demo, Wayne just left and the full impact of Pete Davis’ departure hasn’t been felt. I’d hate to see the next book! “Steak and Potatoes Peterson” is already getting beat by the home of Steak Shapiro.
By Pequod
May 10, 2006 10:31 AM | Link to this
I’ve never listen to this collection of political illiterate professional vulgarians.
My radio is set and remains on one station, FM 90.1.
By longlivetheking
May 10, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this
Hey Fred Mertz, your show was popular in the 1950’s should we dig you up and put you back on the air?
The numbers don’t lie and this isn’t 1978.
By little cindy
May 10, 2006 10:33 AM | Link to this
kimmer hopefully will survive this latest round of station mis-managemnt. losing the newsmaker was a big mistake. tom hughes needs a signal and he can be tom hughes. maybe they could try planet radio again …
By middle of the roader
May 10, 2006 10:34 AM | Link to this
Why can’t we have a true debate show? Why can’t we find someone that looks at issues separately and intelligently? Why can’t we have a talk show narrator that is willing to discuss issues based on their merits and not just spout the party line like a brainwashed robot?
People are actually much more intelligent then the callers that show up on these type of programs. I am a conservative but I cringe at the stuff that comes out of Kimmer, Sean etc about half the time.
By Fred Mertz
May 10, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this
I guess longlivetheking doesn’t even remember my very “hip” talk show on GST. Shows the depth of knowledge out there. I rest my case.
By dale
May 10, 2006 10:38 AM | Link to this
I don’t like the Tom Hughes bashing either, he too is a victim of a poor signal and bad management. The larger point is why is Kimmer under the microscope when his ratings are far better than Hughes or Denny Shaffer?
By Wakhisi
May 10, 2006 10:39 AM | Link to this
Poor Kimmer .. wife divorces him,sidekicks fired/quit … ratings suck. Hey man get outa town you’re killing me…!!
By Thirdwheelflunkie
May 10, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this
I am so glad that people are actually blogging today! Usually this board is dead!
By Michael Howell
May 10, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this
Not long ago Wayne Kitchens blasted Cherokee Christian School because they did not accept his daughter. In classic Kimmer Peterson-Wayne Kitchens style they began to bash the school unmercifully and repeatedly on the show. Everything comes full circle. Wayne is gone and soon unless something drastic happens Kimmer will be no longer…However Cherokee Christian School will continue on unfazed by the hatred Wayne and the Kimmer showed. Unlike their response to Cherokee Christian, the people at Cherokee Christian will pray that they will land on their feet and find jobs. Hopefully they have learned their lesson. Its one thing to go after things that are blantantly wrong its a whole different thing to go after a school that is seeking to train children up in the way that they should go. I for one will not miss either one.
By Terry
May 10, 2006 10:41 AM | Link to this
One of the first things that strike me about this article, is the underlying negative slant. As I have become increasingly accustomed to witnessing journalists report opinions rather than facts, this does not suprise me. Why do journalists, entertainers and celebrities feel qualified to offer their opinions. I read the paper to gather facts. If I want opinions I can listen to the Kimmer for example, who expresses opinions but not under the guise of respectful fact reporting. He has a pretty self deprecating form of humor and those not intelligent enough to discern his opinions for what they are may not be fit for consumption.
Aside from the rants I see here, comments praising the Kimmer’s selfless community involvement are no where to be found. I don’t listen everyday, but it seems like each time I tune in, the Kimmer is promoting a Toy’s for Tots donation, community bike ride, cancer awareness, etc. When I think about stations such as Air America and the supposedly “concerned” citizens filling the air waves of that station, I can hardly recall such community dedication. Such people seem more inclined to act out their inner rage, surrounded by fellow enraged to bring justification and escalation of the rage that burns through psuedo-humanity concerned character.
By Terry Bettendorf
May 10, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this
Aside from the rants I see here, comments praising the Kimmer’s selfless community involvement are no where to be found. I don’t listen everyday, but it seems like each time I tune in, the Kimmer is promoting a Toy’s for Tots donation, community bike ride, cancer awareness, etc. When I think about stations such as Air America and the supposedly “concerned” citizens filling the air waves of that station, I can hardly recall such community dedication. Such people seem more inclined to act out their inner rage, surrounded by fellow enraged to bring justification and escalation of the rage that burns through psuedo-humanity concerned character.
By jon
May 10, 2006 10:42 AM | Link to this
kimmer is the man…Woterver happens in Las Vegas stays in las vegas…. Go kimmer!!!!yall left wing can kiss his Bhind.. included ajc.
By rightwinger
May 10, 2006 10:47 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer speaks the truth and you Kimmer haters need to shut your mouths. So what if he offends certain groups, some need offending. This is America not iran, iraq or mexico so get over it, you are what you are.
By rimmersux
May 10, 2006 10:50 AM | Link to this
the rimmer sux.
its only a matter of time now.
Anyway, I listen to Randi Rhoads on Air America now anyway!!!! Go Randi!!!
By barricini
May 10, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
Lived in Atlanta for 11 years leaving in 2001. Kimmer, Wayne (no offense), The NewsMaker Line……all good afternoon drive listening. I stream GST to catch the Kimmer 3 days a week and I’m p** that this crap is happening. I could care less about anyones politics, but the humor on this show was pretty good stuff until the “genetic garbage” that made these decisions started beating their chests. Its radio…** happens. KIMMER, HANG TOUGH. SF. Loyal Listener in Florida.
By Radio Radio
May 10, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer is the best thing on the radio in Atlanta! WGST actually sucks. Denny Radio in the morning is the worst thing I have ever heard. Denny’s voice is like nails scraping against a chalkboard. Kimmer is a riot. I laugh and laugh. I do not agree with more than 75% of what he says, but I do so enjoy hearing him rant. His political uncorrectness is so refreshing. The Newsmaker Line entertained me each and every time it aired. Wayne, well, Wayne was the lame, but Snake Davis with sports was spot on!
WGST will go down the toilet if Kimmer goes.
By 920 WGKA
May 10, 2006 10:51 AM | Link to this
For you news talk fans have you checked out 920AM WGKA? It rocks! Remember Chris Monroe he’s there and he does the best traffic of anyone in Atlanta…give it a listen
By rimmersux
May 10, 2006 10:53 AM | Link to this
rightwinger you sux.
you needed offending too. you suck.
By kenny
May 10, 2006 10:55 AM | Link to this
You could get a powerful FM station, convert it to talk, put the kimmer on it, hire his newsmaker guy back and kick butt…the problem is am radio signals are too limited
By Dave
May 10, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this
I was a loyal GST listener for years. I think Tom Hughes is the most entertaining and informed newscaster/talk show host in radio. But they pull him at 8:00 and put on that bloviating Denny Schaffer - right in the middle of my commute. I’m now a WSB listener. I’m bored - but not offended.
By Chuck
May 10, 2006 10:56 AM | Link to this
Why all this crying over the Kimmer? His ratings have tanked and management is only doing what its owners want it to do: find a format that will make more money. That’s as about as American as you can get. That’s called “capitalism.” With Boortz, Hanity, Limbaugh and Savage dominating talk radio nationally, the Kimmer is irrelevant. He’s Limbaugh Lite, Hanity Lite. He’s tiring! Time for something fresh on GST….
By Louie
May 10, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer is Great and the Kimmer is Good, the Kimmer cannot be replaced!!!! The station will LOSE. Who wants to listen to a has been Jimmy Baron?(yuch!!!)
By Jonny
May 10, 2006 10:57 AM | Link to this
It’s too bad that WGST is doing this to the Kimmer show. This chipping away at his show has hurt the show, the station and the Kimmer.
Oh, and a tip to WGST: Get a real antenna. I’m in the heart of Atlanta and reception sucks.
I for one will be sad to see the Kimmer go. I have listened to him since the days my parents told me not to listen to him. Offensive at times? Yes. Over the top at times? Yes. Entertaining? Yes.
The Kimmer will be picked up by another station and I will be following.
By Thirdwheelflunkie
May 10, 2006 11:00 AM | Link to this
I loved it when Kimmer and Wayne made fun of the Cherokee Christian Academy school!!! How did that song go?? Jesus loves all the little children but those two over there…. LOLOL I miss that about the Kimmer Show…. and I miss Jim Gossett!!
By wayne
May 10, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this
WGST…..like many others…..when the Kimmer goes….so do I.
By Thirdwheelflunkie
May 10, 2006 11:02 AM | Link to this
Terry you are right! Kimmer loves donating his time and money to the different causes of Atlanta and other places… People seem to forget that…..
By Betty
May 10, 2006 11:08 AM | Link to this
I will miss Kimmer and the real gang in the afternoons. Political correctness is for pussies. Air America is the real HATE America crowd. If you dissagree your a traitor just like Jimmy Carter et al. However, don’t feel sorry for Kim. He has plenty of money in reserve. Where ever he goes I will follow even if on the internet. Bloomquist just made his biggest mistake, the carpet-bagging scorced earth short p*** boy. Just remember to watch that slaming door yourself.
By RONNIE
May 10, 2006 11:09 AM | Link to this
I NEVER CARED FOR TALK RADIO TILL I FOUND THE KIMMER. HE IS FUNNY,HAS AN OPINION,IS NOT SCARED TO SAY WHAT HE THINKS. WGST’s SIGNAL IS CUT SO LOW IN THE FALL AND WINTER THAT YOU CANNOT HEAR IT OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE ATL.RATINGS BE DAMMED WHEN KINNER GOES I GO. SEMPER-FI I GOTTA GO YOU’RE KILLING ME.
By Dave
May 10, 2006 11:13 AM | Link to this
What’s Kimmer?
By John
May 10, 2006 11:15 AM | Link to this
What’s a Kimmer? A GST? I seem to remember an AM station from the 70s called WGST…
By nail boortz
May 10, 2006 11:16 AM | Link to this
“GIVE WAR A CHANCE”
Rimmer beat the drums in 2003 for war.
2400 dead GI’s
The Karma radio gods are about to get their revenge?
Begone Rimmer!
By Kat
May 10, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this
What a disgrace. I only listen to GST because of the Kimmer. His show is always funny and interesting. Kim and Wayne were great together, and Pete doing sports was very good. I have never heard anyone as good as Jim Gossett. I think this Bloomquist guy has lost his mind. Just kill the station already, and go to your next road kill. Bloom carries a big axe and not only puts people out of work, he cares not about what the listeners want. Hang in there Mr. Peterson. There are a lot of people that want you here.
By Kat
May 10, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this
What a disgrace. I only listen to GST because of the Kimmer. His show is always funny and interesting. Kim and Wayne were great together, and Pete doing sports was very good. I have never heard anyone as good as Jim Gossett. I think this Bloomquist guy has lost his mind. Just kill the station already, and go to your next road kill. Bloom carries a big axe and not only puts people out of work, he cares not about what the listeners want. Hang in there Mr. Peterson. There are a lot of people that want you here.
By mcanix
May 10, 2006 11:18 AM | Link to this
Randall Bloomquist is the same idiot who nearly destroyed 1110WBT in Charlotte when I lived there.Kimmer makes my ride home a joy. He tells it like it is. Please don’t go anywhere. I miss Snake and the newsmaker line. My 85 year old father enjoyed them as well and was disappointed when they disappeared. There are too many PC whiners in the world.
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this
Long Live the KIMMER
By Macca Dave
May 10, 2006 11:20 AM | Link to this
With new Program Directors comes shake ups. Many of them make mistakes, and the results usually wind up with them fired once the ratings take a major dip before the reallignment is appreciated. Losing Kim Peterson is a mistake for WGST. Whether you are right or left wing, he is a great entertainer and would be a major loss. WGST would probably have better ratings again if they added another FM station and simulcast the programming. There are areas outside the metro area that were able to enjoy it with minimal static when they were on 105.7 years ago. Maybe you ought to look at that again.
By Fishman
May 10, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this
Mr. Bloomquist, We are not all steak and potatoes in the South, we cherish the whole eating expierence and value Family…you know values? Values such as family, religion, country, and loyalty. The team supporting Kimmer is family. Another trait in the South which I am sure is news to you is we don’t take kindly to people messing with our family, much less people not from around here…and it can’t be “just business” because this makes no business sense because you can hear the radios being switched from WGST and the exiting of sponsors. Planet Radio revisted.
Once Clear Channel axes you…and Mr Bloomquist…you will be axed…I be at the front of the caravan leading you out of town.
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:22 AM | Link to this
Kimmer Peterson— Is a great and Honest American — And calls it like it is!!
Need More Americans like him!!!
By Adam
May 10, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this
It’s sad to see the station I worked for during its heyday in the mid 90’s going down the drain. Dennis O’Hayer, Bill Liss, Harry Beadle, and Ed Hula, where are you?
It’s also funny to see the left-wing people commenting here that those on the right have to be preached to and will resort to name-calling when they’ve called Kimmer, Rush, and whoever else every name under the sun.
Kimmer’s show died when the Newsmaker Line left. Now I listen to Stern during both drives on Sirius.
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:23 AM | Link to this
KIMMER GOTO WSB— Take over Monica Kaufmans spot!!
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
WGST Management is a JOKE!!
By Peace Through War
May 10, 2006 11:25 AM | Link to this
Kimmer…leave WGST of your volition. Shoot them a bird on your way out. They will be calling you and begging you to return. Remember Dr. Laura? Kimmer got is old spot back, and she was booted from the air. All the new voices WGST has now all suck. They sound so self-important. Yesterday’s sports bit based on Miami Vice with Miami Vice music came nowhere near as being as good/effective as what Snake Davis did whenever he aired his thoughts about sports.
WGST, forget increasing your share of listeners with these antics against Kimmer. I’m an educated, gay, liberal, black male who thoroughly enjoys listening to WGST from 3 til 7, and I do religiously.
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:26 AM | Link to this
IF the Kimmer Goes then I wont Listen to WSB ever Again!!
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:27 AM | Link to this
I mean WGST!!
By Itsjustatheory
May 10, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this
Radio in Atlanta is unfortunately just one big non-stop commercial! It is rarely informative and generally not ntertaining. Kim Peterson is the only local personality that thinks for himself. Boortz on occasion has an original thought but the rest of the on air local “talent” in our city is both dull and at best masters of the overly obvious. I hope the house cleaning at WGST includes the current program director. Get someone in there that understands we want to be entertained and informed. The sales of satellite radio, MP3 players and the like ought to emphasize the fact we are leaving in droves from this ultra boring brand of radio
Atlanta listeners deserve to hear someone that can put a literate sentence together and does not shy away from controversial subjects. At his worst Kim makes you think! At his best there is no one better!
By steveo
May 10, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this
Kimmer is my 1st and only choice of entertainment on my daily commute from Atlanta to Tallapoosa. He makes me laugh. Bring back Wayne and his chuckle!
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:29 AM | Link to this
These terrible antics remind me of the Carter Administration. What a Joke!!!
By Linda
May 10, 2006 11:30 AM | Link to this
oh boy…….a bunch of left wingers that only want their opinion heard! My goodness, you have the whole mainstream media now, I guess you want everything! Typical liberals! GIMME, GIMME, GIMME!
By Jack
May 10, 2006 11:32 AM | Link to this
What right do you people imagine you have to go through life never being offended? Looking at these postings, it would seem that the liberal’s goal of dumbing down the population through the public schools is working.
By Taco
May 10, 2006 11:33 AM | Link to this
WGST— Get a Better antenna so we can hear for more than 15 feet away from the station!!
By jbmlaw
May 10, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this
People do not listen to talk radio because they agree (or disagree) - they listen to be entertained. Limbaugh and Boortz are easily the most entertaining, but Kimmer is/was a close third in the local market (and Hughes is/was a close fourth). Maybe, now that everyone except Kimmer is gone, they can reconstruct the show at either 680, 790, or 920 - that would help the smaller station’s ratings, and give us back our afternoon radio. Otherwise I’ll just switch to my mp3 player.
By If Kimmer goes ... I Go
May 10, 2006 11:35 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer show (with the original “staff”)is the only reason why I did not continue my XM radio contract which was free for the first 3 months with the purchase of my new car. I am not going to challange the other “negative” comments made in this blog about the Kimmer Show. We are all entitled to speak our mind…thanks to ALL the veterans of ALL the wars (including Kim Peterson). I have been listening to WGST in the morning, lunch-time, and drive home since I had moved to the ATL area(7 years ago). If Kimmer leaves, all I can hope for that he and his “staff” go to another station - preferably FM (or any station the keeps its signal strength after 6:00pm). If he goes to satelite station - I’ll pay to listen to him!
By galin
May 10, 2006 11:37 AM | Link to this
I wish all the right wing wackos would get fired so I could go back to listening to WGST. Right now it is an embarrassment to Atlanta.
By McGehee
May 10, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this
The irony of this comment…
I agree, that red staters are not critical thinkers, and they do need to be told what to think. … Another thing is that they ALWAYS get personal, usually by name calling.
…is a perfect illustration of why liberals are losing. Did you even (ahem) think about what you were saying?
By time for the truth
May 10, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this
The Kimmer is a sad and pathetic joke.
HE NEEDS TO BE FIRED TODAY!!!
His mindless mindnumbingly repetitive banter is appalling. His moronic innuendo is as tired as his ultra lame “you’re killing me”. He is a one act pony that invariably peddles little beyond the most basic drivel - and the continuous phoney contrived hysterical laughter at anything with the merest hint of innuendo is even more nauseating than his political ignorance. I am actually on the right of the GOP so its not his politics that I object to.
HE IS NOT FUNNY!!! The pathetic man who did all those largely humourless VERY REPETITIVE newsmaker line spots in virtually the same voice was actually worse than the kimmer. Wayne was pretty poor on air - Pete Davis was purely a hack who parrotted nothing original. Good Riddance to both of them. The homosexual??? ‘Leslie Dove’ simply peddled the same unfunny vulgarities week after week. Crude humour has its place - but endlessly the exact same thing? NOT DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY.
As for the kimmer’s unremitting playing of the military card - its so old and tired its lost all its meaning. He’s just going through the motions everyday. he doesn’t add anything to the news, he is humourless, he is buffoonish - although that is more deliberate/contrived than natural. His often feigned outrage at minor inconsequential matters is utterly pathetic.
Atlanta has NO real choice for talk in the afternoons after Rush has finished. The nurdy anal rich miser Clark Howard is extremely boring and extremely repetitive - although his show is not about entertainment. Hannity is a tedious smug religious GOP hack who is way out of his depth. Michael Savage is amusing, edgy but his ranting paranoia - unless its dramtically contrived for ratings - is hard to take seriously.
As for Boortz - I stopped listening years ago - his bloated narcissism and arrogance is not phoney. As for his bloody plane - who gives a *^%$#!!!! Rush makes an obvious running joke about egotism - for Boortz its genuine.
I suppose the kimmer panders (generally speaking) to the less educated, lower - if not lowest denominator and the dire ratings and the moronic show content prove that.
PLEASE FIRE THE USELESS Kimmer NOW!!!
By kimmerfan640
May 10, 2006 11:46 AM | Link to this
Well it looks to me like the same people who asked for the Regular Guys heads are beating the drums again. I think the ratings decline can be blamed on two things: 1. The horrible signal after dark. 2. Braves baseball on 96 Rock. The Kimmer is a great American and a national war hero. Firing his staff is an obvious attempt at making him leave. GST will realize quickly, as 96 Rock did, that they can not make it without the NO 1 show in thier lineup. Semper Fi Marine, keep fighting the fight…the real world needs you!
By me
May 10, 2006 11:48 AM | Link to this
Not sure what to think. I’m a long time occasional listener. When I get offended I’ll go away for a while and now listen only occasionally. I’m sorry b/c I do think his heart is in the right place but we all know he’s a loose cannon and usually those types end up disappearing eventually. I too hope for some better options b/c I am very sick and tired of conservative talk radio; I am a conservative but I can only take so much of the huge egos and tired old topics of those others (will not be nasty and name names). I’m not sure I want to pay for another option but am frankly fed up with regular stations, too many commercials, same tired old songs, and even NPR has gotten so inoffensive/innocuous they’re downright boring, at least to me. What to do?
By Mimi
May 10, 2006 11:50 AM | Link to this
Before I retired, I listened to the Kimmer every afternoon. There were times that he was offensive but he made me laugh. Laughter has such a good calming effect on commuters and cuts down on road rage. With the Kimmer leaving, the road rage will escalate.
I’ll take the Kimmer over Neil Boortz any day.
By HPE
May 10, 2006 11:52 AM | Link to this
From the start, I have always thought that the Kimmer was horrible, totally useless. I would try to listen sometimes but was always turned off by his sheer nothingness. Just a whole bunch of blah blah conservative crap. I guess the non-braindead listening audience, and GST management, has finally realized what I’ve known from the start.
By meeps
May 10, 2006 11:55 AM | Link to this
Liberals are losing? Have you seen your boy G-dumbya’s ratings? He and his cronies have taken this country to hell in a handbasket, and not even Diebold will be able to stop the Democratic takeover in November. Let the impeachment begin!!!
By Jim
May 10, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
Some of you sad and pathetic wimps just can’t handle the real truth broadcasting over your airwaves. You don’t want to hear illegal invaders being called just that, illegal invaders, just what they are. You didn’t want to hear Cynthia Mckinney being called out for the foul mouthed violent racist thug she is. Oh no, not in Atlanta, we can’t blast the truth about a black elected official. Hell yeah we can, The Kimmer can. Kimmer, my pal they’re trying to kill us. Semper Fi my bud. Rock on !!! We need more Kimmer on the air!!
By Robert
May 10, 2006 11:56 AM | Link to this
Hey Peterson, Move back to yankeeland, carpetbagger!
By Colonel Kurtz
May 10, 2006 12:01 PM | Link to this
As a 40+ year listener of Atlanta radio, it pains me greatly to hear the continuous decline of broadcasting quality both on AM & FM. These mega companies are ruining a once proud and viable genre with their zealous efforts to homogenize their holdings across the land, delivering a boring sameness to the offerings.
Since being acquired, WGST has not done anything but run off the few dedicated listeners it had. I greatly prefer the Tom Hughes morning show over the irritating hucksterism of WSB yet his show now ends before my morning commute. Boortz is infinitely more entertaining than GST’s Denny show and the changes to the Kimmer’s show appear to be designed to drive away the holdovers from Rush. But the firing of Pete Davis and his very unique style of Sports commentary really set me off, for if I want jock sniffing coverage of Sports, I can get that on either of the two very lame offerings available just up the dial.
The Politics be danged, I want to be ENTERTAINED when I listen and one cannot deny that Peterson’s show was exactly that with his irreverant cast of characters through the years. Looks like satellite radio is where I’m going to end up for the variety on free radio is drying up as fast as the giant broadcasting companies gobble up the stations.
By WAR EAGLE
May 10, 2006 12:07 PM | Link to this
Clear Channel should leave Atlanta. They have no idea what Atlanta people want-they are from old Mexico and will probably put VIVA AM to p** off the rest of us. Gossett, Pete, Wayne and Kimmer ARE the show. Guess Clear Channel wants an all mexican format-Mr. Howell-the rest of America will pray for your and your unchristian like school who chooses to DISCRIMINATE based on occupation and association-could be a suitable offense but we would prefer to use FREEDOM OF SPEECH to voice our views and if your CHRISTIAN school does not like it-turn your radio to the CHRISTIAN channel-all Christians and Lions all the time. Why don’t you CHRISTIANS grow some thick skin, stop being offended and do something positive for the world like eliminating PC ism and fanatical Muslims who seek to destroy the Western world? Kimmer and Wayne served to protect your Christian Butt and give you the right to voice your nonsensical CHRISTIAN BS! So basically, Wayne’s kid wasn’t allowed in because Kimmer was a Marine! How un american-it was probably CHRISTIAN like since CHRISTIANS don’t like war. Next time-we’ll just let the Iranian bomber come in and point out all the CHRISTIAN schools. The rest of us will be supporting our military for keeping fanatical Muslims off our soil. Have a CHRISTIAN day! Mr. Bloomquist-please resign and leave Atlanta-you and Clear Channel need to high tail it back to old Mexico or Texas or whatever you are calling your taco sauced state this month. You are no longer welcome in Atlanta and your advertisers will surely drop out one by one when no one listens to your radio station-except maybe when the illegals get tips on where the minutemen are. Figures-everything a Texan touches turns to Taco Sauce.
By G
May 10, 2006 12:09 PM | Link to this
He will be missed. Not by me, though.
There’s no question that he’s a remarkably enthusiastic, articulate, honest, charismatic fellow who calls things exactly as he sees them. I just don’t think he sees that clearly, though, and he rarely seems to make any attempt to understand conflicting viewpoints. The rah-rah, booyah boosterism gets old after a while, too.
Like him or not, agree with him or not, I think he’s a good man, and deserving of respect.
By Zorgida
May 10, 2006 12:12 PM | Link to this
Attn. Liberal Pussies: SUCK IT
Long Live the Kimmer!!
By Ed
May 10, 2006 12:13 PM | Link to this
Can the Kimmer, he is a pathetic has been. All he does is talk about himself. His emotional rants are not even remotely entertaining. His political commentary is childish, and just plain not funny. I am a conservative but will listen to a test pattern before this idiot.
By WW-3
May 10, 2006 12:18 PM | Link to this
RUMOR HAS IT THAT KIMMER IS WORKING A DEAL TO GO TO AIR AMERICA TO HELP STOP THEIR FAILURE
By Sara
May 10, 2006 12:26 PM | Link to this
Some people just can’t handle the truth and Kimmer tells it like it is. Yes, I am a Kimmer Babe, tee shirt and all. If you spineless men would seek out medical help in the form of a spine transplant, then you possibly you can appreciate him telling it like it is. Just the thought of you liberals taking over my airwaves sends a shock down my spine, yes I have one..a spine…because I am a KIMMER BABE !!! Semper Fi Kimmer.
By Bart Lewis
May 10, 2006 12:28 PM | Link to this
This station is making a real mistake. When Peterson goes, I am gone to 750. And I am the demographic that counts.
By RedState1
May 10, 2006 12:29 PM | Link to this
Meeps - too bad skewed opinion polls don’t count for anything! You liberals have been talking about winning elections since 1994 -but continuing to lose ground in all levels and branches of government! It must drive you crazy to watch all of the “mainstream media” ramblings about how awful conservatives are and how much America wants democrats back in control - but the one TRUTH that does not require an opinion poll to demonstrate is: YOU KEEP LOSING!! So just go back home to the blue state you slithered out of and keep whining about Haliburton, tax cuts for the evil rich people, or whatever it is you do with your time. Because as long as any decent conservative is up against liberals like ALGORE, Pelosi, Feinstein, Dean, Reid, Kerry, Hillary, and the rest of that tired old group of morons, we’ll KEEP WINNING! The more we hear from them, the better - putting stupidity in the spotlight only helps keep people from voting for these characters!
By JB
May 10, 2006 12:37 PM | Link to this
The Kimmer is the best. Unfortunately his show has gone down hill with gossett quiting. I had always wondered why, and now I know. I also like Snake’s sports segment, very original. Now with Wayne’s firing I hope they do get rid of the kimmer. That way they can all get reunited somewhere else.
Good luck Kimmer!
By This guy
May 10, 2006 12:38 PM | Link to this
Who cares what the Air America crowd thinks? They never listened to Kimmer in the first place. People need to realize that Kimmer is the only afternoon drive guy who talks about local issues. I like Hannity and Medved but they talk only about national issues. Sometimes there are some really good local issues that need to be discussed and the Kimmer is the only guy in the afternoon who will talk about them. And he usually does so with some humor. I agree that he goes totally off the deep end sometimes when a caller makes him mad. I used to think that was an act but it appears that he is genuinely nuts when he’s angry. That has to hurt his ratings because even I usually switch the channel when he gets on one of his ultra-rants. But what really has hurt the Kimmer is of course the loss of Jim Gossett. Gossett has to be the funniest guy I ever heard on the radio and the only good thing I can say about his leaving is that it lessens the chance that I will wreck my car on the way home from laughing so hard that I can no longer see the road. Bring back Gossett and I guarantee you the word will spread quickly and Kimmer’s ratings will rebound very nicely.
By Little Blue Dot
May 10, 2006 12:45 PM | Link to this
Any man who sells T-Shirts that say “Give War a Chance” is anti-everything American and Faithful. Good riddance to bad rubbish.
Try Air America’s morning magazine with Rachel Maddow. Good Info and Good Humor.
By CharlieD
May 10, 2006 12:46 PM | Link to this
I have never laughed so hard. Kmmer we love ya.
By Jim
May 10, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
How lame and stupid do you guys think we are to be gullible enough to think you guys posting ” I am a conservative…but..” Pull your heads out from your butts, not only is the view better, the world may smell better to you too. You’re not conservatives, you Howard Screech Heard Around the World Dean, Hillary Clinton loving, Cynthia Mckinney the ” female, Congresswoman, black..” loving libs, you fool no one. Semper Fi big guy.
By ReSpEcT tHe KiMmEr
May 10, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this
I enjoy Kimmer on my ride home every day. At least his show is entertaining unlike the constant droning comming out of WSB at that same time. Kimmer is all-american, ex marine who loves our country. Try to show him some respect.
By meeps
May 10, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this
Yeah RedState1, every poll in the country is skewed. And G-dumbya is the greatest president of all time. Go get some more talking points from junkie Rush and post again. You only prove what an idiot you are.
By WAR EAGLE
May 10, 2006 12:54 PM | Link to this
Little Blue Dot-you must be a democrat from india-How is Give War a Chance any different from Give Peace a Chance? It is a statement. Unfortunately, ARABS live under a dictatorship because, as we have seen, they do not know how to act like adults when given freedom and must therefore be governed with threats on their lives if they disobey. While Democrats are looking for votes anyway they can get it, some of us would prefer that our laws be enforced and those that broke the law be punished. Some of us would prefer PC ism, along with Clintonism, go away so that we can get back to a better life and not have to worry about mohammed 18 last names being offended-tough BS towelette boy! Tax and spend only created one thing-higher interest rates. If Reagan were President, guaranteed-iran would not be looking to get a weapon, Iraq would have been turned into a sand castle, and there woudl be no more Paleterrorists in the Gaza Strip. We’ve tried giving Peace a chance-it’s the others that need to give it a chance too-otherwise, we have to beat them like an out of control child, to make them understand the point. Unfortunately, force is the only things arabs understand.
By middle of the roader
May 10, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this
When did our country become so brain dead? Why do people support a politcal party like it is a college football team? Kimmer feeds that mentality day after day. I am a conservative on most issues but I don’t support this war and I think be careful what you wish for with illegal immigrants. According to Kimmer and his crowd, this makes me an unpatriotic liberal.
Grow up. Learn to think for yourself. UP NORTH there are a few local talk shows that have some real debate and get people thinking. The Kimmer show needs to go.
By Little Blue Dot
May 10, 2006 01:00 PM | Link to this
War Eagle:Please tell me you are not a breeder.
By Sara
May 10, 2006 01:09 PM | Link to this
You libs are so afraid that a strong and powerful leader like Reagan will emerge and take this country back in the right direction. We are so primed and ripe for a real leader. A leader unlike Bush who will secure our borders, make singing the National Anthem in anything other than English illegal, not care what Mohammad Fifty Last Names cares about the USA, who will stop spending my tax dollars on foolish things and make Amercia look like Amercia again. Support the Minute Men, they are the best thing we have in keeping Mohammad from changing his name to Jose and crossing over into the USA illegally.
By shannon
May 10, 2006 01:10 PM | Link to this
Yee Gads! I too was a faithful Kimmer listener, but he too sour and mean now. Maybe it was the cancer or the walk of the Fantasy Goddess, but for about two years or so now he has launched into such vicious tyrades and then keeps them going for so long, it’s like please SHUT UP! If I wanted that I’d go back home and p** Dad off. It’s like what going on at 99X in the morning, just kill the show already. It’s too hard to watch what once was great suffer and die. If Kimmer had the gazongadas he always talks about, he’d stand up and quit while on the air. Today?
By middle of the road
May 10, 2006 01:12 PM | Link to this
Sara and War Eagle are an embarrassment to true conservatives.
You want a law making singing a song in another language illegal?
Thanks Kimmer, you and your immature and inane commentary has made these type think their drivel is actually patriotic.
By time for the truth
May 10, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this
I am a SECULAR conservative on the right on most issues and I fully support the war. I despise hypocritical dishonest liberals as much as any sensible clear thinking mature adult should but I DETEST the kimmer. He is a one act moron who shamelessly trades on his military past. He is as funny as a cup of cold vomit. The unremitting ‘blue collar’ level of humour is (intellectually) insulting and utterly unoriginal, he rarely peddles little more than mindless drivel for the masses. Being lighthearted on the wireless is one thing - repeatedly being a moron is something else. And his phoney hysterical laughter/outrage etc is as lame as it gets. His extremely tabloid approach to the news is a joke - if this is “thinking” then you must be an imbecile!!
Just because he’s a conservative doesn’t mean that he’s acceptable/competent as a talk show host - boortz and hannity - although very different are, for different reasons both as dire as peterson is.
as for the new voice on WGST in the morning - where the hell did he come from?? an empty headed parrott with NOTHING TO SAY would be just as effective/entertaining!!
FIRE THE KIMMER NOW PLEASE!!
By Phil
May 10, 2006 01:16 PM | Link to this
Everyone should STOP being emotional The reason the Kimmer Show ratings dropped is when they started to cut his show short with the “boring” Braves pre-game show. WGST also starting going downhill when they cut the Tom Hughes show by an hour in the morning and replaced it with the USELESS The Other GUYs. It is Clear Channel and WGST that is making the mistakes, it is not the talent. In my opinion, they need to fire the management, not the Kimmer or the other “stupid” changes they have made.
By John
May 10, 2006 01:17 PM | Link to this
By Itsjustatheory wrote:
“Radio in Atlanta is unfortunately just one big non-stop commercial! It is rarely informative and generally not ntertaining.”
Well said, I agree completely (but not with the rest of what I think you were saying—didn’t read very far. Anyone who thinks it’s a swell idea for America to let the Zionist “cause” dictate to us needs his flag-waving head examined. The Iraq invasion was wrong and Americans continue to be lied to. I guess you flag-wavers are too busy with your flags and ribbons to notice we are being controlled by Israel).
As far as Atlanta radio, pathetic. You put it nicely. I’m currently listening to a station out of CT.
By JJay
May 10, 2006 01:19 PM | Link to this
Kimmer’s show has always been right-wing but also with a sense of humour. Clear Channel is dismantling one of the all-time great Atlanta radio teams. And for what??!!
New girl Leslie is brilliant but how can anyone be funny when they’re broadcasting from a war zone? Clear Channel should put in new management now or sell the station.
By Brenda
May 10, 2006 01:22 PM | Link to this
Not so long ago, WGST had a great line-up, morning, day, afternoon and evening. Their ratings were near the top with some hours at the top.
Clear Channel, whether purposefully or through incompetence, has critically damaged WGST. I like Tom Hughes in the morning but Kimmer in the afternoon is TOPS. The long drive home is almost enjoyable just because I listen to Kimmer. I deeply miss Snake and No-Offense.
Kari Dean I’ve listened to in that Atlanta market forever. I’ve always loved her voice.
Clear Channel, the destruction of WGST is almost complete. I won’t be listening if the Kimmer isn’t talking.
By Phil
May 10, 2006 01:27 PM | Link to this
This is Phil again. Amen to Brenda and JJay. I also liked the old format, and see the Kimmer Show as entertainment. The liberals are too dumb to realize that. I too will abandon WGST if Kimmer goes.
By Jane Grey
May 10, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this
I love the Kimmer, Atlanta needs more than one good talk station.
By steve
May 10, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this
the real reason nobody listens to gst is because once you go past I-285, you lose the signal ! i hope the kimmer sticks around and finds a station with a real signal and bring back snake !!! he did sports better than anyone else in atlanta. it sure would be nice if kimmer was on XM. take care kimmer, youre killing me !!!
By Art
May 10, 2006 01:28 PM | Link to this
I was a regular Kimmer Show listener at one time but no more. The newsmaker line, Pete Davis and Wayne all worked well together with the Kimmer. The show continues to be offensive as always but now the show is also boring and not at all funny. The same political blah blah blah gets old too (ever listen to Sean lately?) I want a good combo of irreverent and funny ENTERTAINEMNT. Kimmer alone isn’t cutting it. Jimmy Baron? Maybe… but I suspect there’ plenty of talent in other markets willing to jump in. Anyone remember Bob Grant in NY? Everypne cried when they canned Grant… but Sean took over and the rest is history.
By Ernie Logman
May 10, 2006 01:29 PM | Link to this
Forget WGST, forget WSB, forget commercial radio and do yourself a favor and get Sirius Satellite radio
Howard Stern 24/7 on channel 100
Free at last
By Phil
May 10, 2006 01:32 PM | Link to this
the Signal…..ah yes the SIGNAL Your right once past I-285 and goodbye WGST640. You can’t even hear the Braves, but then again, the way they are playing it may be best.
By Mac McLemore
May 10, 2006 01:33 PM | Link to this
Losing Jim Gossett, then Pete Davis and then Wayne Kitchens is tantamount to losing Kramer, George and Elaine on Seinfeld. Jerry Seinfeld is great, but the cast of characters help make the show what it was.
By Gary
May 10, 2006 01:33 PM | Link to this
If Kimmer and Tom Hughes are booted from WGST then AM radio will be dead to me. I can’t listen to that boob on 750 in the morning tell me what time it is every frickin 3 minutes….”7:14, 14 after 7”… I never hear any news in the morning on 750 because they’re always telling me what time it is and what the stupid Melish meter is! Tom Hughes and Kimmer are a joy to listen to; they’re entertaining and informative. My only complaint about 640 is that the signal is so so so weak, and of course that they have that air bag Rush on.
By Henry
May 10, 2006 01:34 PM | Link to this
The national Don and Mike Show, Rick Emerson out of Portland. These are real radio programs with real followers ….
By Darlene
May 10, 2006 01:45 PM | Link to this
I have been a long time listener of the Kimmer. I moved to Nashville at the end of last year, but have missed that humor during my ride home. To see what the “new management” is doing to what used to be a great show is deplorable. I have missed many aspects of Atlanta, and the Kimmer is one of them. But, now I am glad that I will not be there to watch this slow chipping away of the only decent drive time show left in Atlanta. Keep the faith Kimmer! I know that you will land on your feet and bring your whole”family” with you!
By Phil
May 10, 2006 01:49 PM | Link to this
Like it or not folks, but The Kimmer, Wayne No-Offense, Jim Gossett, Pete the Snake and Tom Hughes, MADE WGST 640AM. Without them, just close the doors
By Doreen
May 10, 2006 01:55 PM | Link to this
I switch back & forth between WSB, WGST and public radio. Denny is a totally self-absorbed boor (yes, worse than Neal Boortz); the Kimmer show can be funny but often a too potty-mouthed for the airwaves. Tom Hughes is absolutely the best thing going in the Atlanta talk radio market right now. Hope GST is smart enough to keep him. Thanks for letting me comment.
By geebee
May 10, 2006 01:56 PM | Link to this
No Gossett, no Pete, no your watch has not stopped Kimmer, you’re dead. It’s time for old soldiers to fade away but it was fun while it lasted.
By Mack Norman
May 10, 2006 02:02 PM | Link to this
Kim Peterson should be fired as soon as possible. Are the bad ratings not enough. Atlanta is tired of listening to jerk. I stopped listening to WGST in the afternoon long ago. — Mack Norman
By Tony
May 10, 2006 02:09 PM | Link to this
Dump Denny - Keep the Kimmer & bring back Wayne No-Offense, Jim Gossett, and Pete the Snake. If Kimmer goes, I’ll quit listening to WSGT as I did 96Rock when they initially got rid of the regular guys.
By Kemi Lane
May 10, 2006 02:10 PM | Link to this
Rodney, though Keminications.Com my former media news site has not been updated for 3 months,
SEEMS LIKE ALL THE PREDICTIONS CAME TRUE!!!
The browser config does not allow me to update it remotely without the software here overseas.(Im working on getting my CPU shipped)
That aside BUT what the HELL is going on on ATL Radio?????????? One sentence for you Randall Bloomie….WGST WILL SURVIVE! Keep ya head up Randall and thanks for that e-mail during my medical leave in 2/05. Why do so many Atlantans hate GST and the Kimmer? Get your own radio station folks!!! 640AM is really trying!!!! Shout out to everyone at the Atlanta Press Club,TuPac Foundation,Dr Joe Teal at the Conneticut Skool o’Broadcasting, Pete Spriggs and family at WSB AM-750 ‘specially ma gurls Belinda Skelton and Lisa Campbell, Big shout out to radio icons “in their own rights” Coz Carson, BJ Ellis, Magicman, Pete Davis and of course you Rodney the RADIO MAN. Since the predictions are worth looking at, lemme get back to my “African crystal ball.” Im on a freelance assignment right now with BBC World in Cairo on “bird flu”. Sorry about that T.I PA death. I saw it all online.What a SHAME! You don’t know the power of the internet till you live abroad Miss ATL
By Dykstra
May 10, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this
Hannity is killing Kimmer on this time slot. Kimmer is annoying, un-funny and difficult to listen to. I do beleive he is a decent guy, I just think his schtick is old.
By SEMPER SEE YA!
May 10, 2006 02:19 PM | Link to this
Amen, prayers do get answered. Perhaps WGST sees Kimmer through his wifes eyes- as she had the idea to ditch him first- and I think both the wife and the station are finally seeing things as they should be. Bet you aren’t laughing now you arrogant hypocrite.
By Jack
May 10, 2006 02:27 PM | Link to this
Kimmer’s going down with the rest of the borrow and spend conservative propaganda. Newt Gingrich made a “Contract with America” that the budget would be balanced in seven years. Now their deficit spending is causing massive inflation that’s funneling hundreds of billions of dollars to the same Muslim terrorists who are trying to kill us. The propaganda that the war in Iraq is going great has killed 2,000 young patriots and counting because the right wingers were too cheap to pay for enough troops and bombs to kill the terrorists before they could blow themselves up and kill our boys. Oh wait these are facts, let me use and argument the borrow and spend conservatives will understand.
You right wing, homophbic, knuckle dragging conservatives know what close confinement and salt air made Kimmer do in the “head”. Kimmer will meet about 700 dead Marines on his way to hell who’ll give him the middle finger to show their “support” for the propaganda he passed that helped get them killed.
By rimmersux
May 10, 2006 02:28 PM | Link to this
War Eagle:
Anyone who publicly supports Auburn should be taken as lightly as a grain of salt.
WAR CHICKEN.
By Mary
May 10, 2006 02:30 PM | Link to this
Serves him right…he deserves this for being a racist jerk. You can’t get away with that in a city full of spooks.
By Roger
May 10, 2006 02:32 PM | Link to this
I remember the Kimmer, he was on terrestrial radio before satellite radio changed my life and made me realize that there nothing (excluding Boortz) but absolute dog squeeze on Atlanta radio.
By Kemi Lane
May 10, 2006 02:36 PM | Link to this
Hey Rodney, that Phil guy 8-11 messages above me says it right on the ball! Those guys made WGST! Randall you have to agree with me or maybe….disagree!
By gunny
May 10, 2006 02:38 PM | Link to this
So what if Kimmer is some kind of patriot? Does every talkshow host out there have to be a American patriot nowdays? Blind patriotism with little real understanding of American political issues only gets you…oh wait, yeah…it gets you the Kimmer! So the guy can’t speak intelligently so instead, he cracks jokes, semper fi’s a lot of callers, yells, bashes gays, whatever right? Anyone who listens to the Kimmer for intelligent commentary might need to get out more. As for all you truck drivers who want to talk about them dang Mexicuns and beep your horns, I’m sure Kimmer will turn up on satellite radio sometime so don’t waste what brains you have worrying about it.
Since you apparently have to back Bush to be a patriot nowdays and since states like Massachusetts and California aren’t really American anymore, I guess Clear Channel will have to stay within the party boundaries. Hey, maybe Boortz can simulcast on WSB and GST! Here’s an idea, stick a buffoon like Kim Peterson in a show with two extremists like Mike Malloy and Michael Savage and let the chaos erupt. Now that would be a show to listen to!
By SavageNationalist
May 10, 2006 02:44 PM | Link to this
I used to listen to the Kimmer back in my college days. Kimmer is usually funny and fairly entertaining, but his I’ll admit his schtick gets a tad old at times. These days, I listen to WSB mostly & other web-streaming broadcasts (about the country). The one thing I can say about Kimmer (along with Boortz & Savage, as they don’t pull punches and aren’t always “GOP lock-steppers”). BTW, Air America is a complete joke, chock full of outright subversion and idiocy. It’s no wonder the socialists love it so much!
By Judy
May 10, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this
I wondered what happened to Pete and Wayne. That’s too bad. I wonder how long Tom Hughes will last. If they get rid of Kimmer, I will no longer listen to WGST — there would be no reason do to so.
By Jay
May 10, 2006 03:00 PM | Link to this
Kimmer and his klansmen friends Neal and Rush need to GO!!
By Tommy
May 10, 2006 03:03 PM | Link to this
Now maybe we can hear that great CCR song “Up Around the Bend” without thinking of those asinine Marine marching noises he made throughout the music bed.
As for the ongoing battle between red and blue, all I’ll say is the progressives seem to be MUCH better spellers and writers than you neo-cons.
By Toddio
May 10, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this
I wondered whatever happened to the Newsmaker line!
I have listened to Kimmer off and on for many years, but have often changed stations because of the filthy, degrading, sacreligious and sometimes blasphemous humor. Even the newsmaker line, with the huge talent possessed by Jim Gossett, consistently relied upon a barrage of filthy jokes and innuendo of the most disgusting and perverse nature. And it was so totally unnecessary!!!
I find it especially ironic that anyone objecting to the Kimmer show is lumped in with “left wing Godless socialists”. It is because of my Christian beliefs and principles that I cannot listen to much of the filth and the frequent taking of the Lord’s name in vain that is standard fare for the Kimmer show. I respect Kimmer’s honesty in expressing his opinions, some of which I share, but I cannot have respect for the manner in which the show is conducted.
I would thoroughly enjoy a sanitized Kimmer show with cleaner jokes, less swearing and in which callers could actually express their opinions without him shouting over them. But, sadly, I’m not sure Mr. Peterson would be interested in being part of such a show.
Kimmer, please take a lesson from Clark Howard!!!
By Kevin
May 10, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this
Amazing. How do conservatives (I refuse to get into name calling - I’ll leave that to the Republicans) always - ALWAYS have an excuse for when things don’t go their way? Its never their fault - no matter what nor who. Kim has far overstayed his welcome and should go. His ratings are in free-fall and his talent (snort) has long since left him. Those who believe he “tells it like it is” should accept the fact that his show has reached an inevitable conclusion.
After all, his wife did. (Damn, can’t believe I wrote that…)
By Jay
May 10, 2006 03:05 PM | Link to this
Kimmer and his klansmen friends Neal and Rush need to GO!!
By Jeff
May 10, 2006 03:13 PM | Link to this
Maybe Kimmer can get a job at WAOK, they need some ratings! Kimmer could take them from 0 to a 2 or 3 share.
By phatz
May 10, 2006 03:17 PM | Link to this
181 comments? …that’s more listeners than GST even has.
By Dan
May 10, 2006 03:26 PM | Link to this
There is no joy in “Mudville” today. How ironic that the local station carrying the Braves games has (and still is)about to go the route of the Braves by “breaking up” a winning combination, i.e. not keeping together a winning team (tallent)!! Clear Chan. has deep, deep pockets but apparently “shallow” vision. The “team” wasn’t perfect but it satisfied the “listening appetite” of a large segment of this radio market. I didn’t always like some of the “extremes” of various topics the “team” provided, but I had the option to change at that time to something else “temporarily” and then go back to the “Kimmer” a few minutes later. Gossett is a “gifted” tallent as is the Kimmer. They “played off” each other very well resulting in “much needed” laughter for everyone. Our nation and the world is very much “on the edge” and the humor Kim generates through his approach to his show provides many listeners with “a break in the action” of our concerns for far greater life situations. C.C. would be well advised to “reconsider” any further changes. On the other hand, Kim might be well advised to “seek greener pastures”. He still has many more years of on-air tallent to offer the listening audience.
By rimmersux
May 10, 2006 03:33 PM | Link to this
Turn to Air America for the real truth.
By Richard
May 10, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this
The WGST website shows the following website — use this with discretion and caution
randallbloomquist@clearchannel.com
By Chatter
May 10, 2006 03:39 PM | Link to this
Forget Kimmer. The only thing detrimental to radio is Un-Clear Channel Co-monkey-cations! That have flung poo at the entire listening public by eliminating the good employees who substantiate their stations with quality entertainment and pipe in voiced-over board jockeys who have as much enjoyable personality as a termite-infested totem pole! The rich administrators continue to get richer, the under-paid talent continue to get slighted in pay and the eager listener continues to receive the same immoral sludge that they have promoted from day one!!! It’s time Clear Channel close its doors! Quit ruining radio & actually make a worthy contribution to the broadcasting industry!!!
By sb
May 10, 2006 03:46 PM | Link to this
I will follow the Kimmer wherever he goes just like I followed Sean Hannity — I will not listen to WGST ever again if Kimmer goes and they should bring the others back also.
By Impeachbush!
May 10, 2006 03:48 PM | Link to this
Yeah!!!!!!! The truth is on Air america radio anyway! Impeach Bush!!!!
By Rob
May 10, 2006 03:55 PM | Link to this
Say what you will about the Kimmer’s station situation if fine, but to bring up the mans ex wife is in very poor taste. Grow up and get a life.
By peachybabe
May 10, 2006 03:59 PM | Link to this
I am a thirty something kimmber babe and have been listening to him for years. I have never called him and have never met him. What I love the most about him is his honesty and his sense of humor. It’s such crap that you have to be politically correct these days and please ALL the people ALL the time. I like that Kimmer doesn’t take that approach. People there are TONS of radio stations to listen to. If you don’t like what he is saying change the station. Honestly, he has been a bit tasteless a few times over the last few years for me and I change the station for a few minutes and turn it right back on. Not one single person in my life says EVERYTHING I like to hear. I like a REAL person and the Kimmier is real and has a wonderful sense of humor. Love you Kimmer and I will follow you wherever you go. This is what is great about the internet.
By tim
May 10, 2006 04:00 PM | Link to this
Clear Channel has absolutely no clue sometimes. They neutered the Kimmer show the same way they did The Regular Guys over on FM. Now neither show has any substance whatsoever. Is it possible they want the ratings to drop on purpose? Is there some tax break of which we’re not aware?
By Marie
May 10, 2006 04:03 PM | Link to this
I am glad to see the show is going down hill. Racism and sexism does not pay. They are getting their just deserves.
By Phil
May 10, 2006 04:08 PM | Link to this
Hey the guy above named Dan above got it right. Isn’t it ironic the same station carrying the busted-up Braves, is doing the same to it line-up?
Oh, by-the-way, I know why there are so many Kimmer Bashers commenting here…the TRUTH ALWAYS hurts. Kimmer says it like it is…and they just can’t take it!
By NewHipHopTalkShow
May 10, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this
**CHECK KIMMERSHOW.COM Wayne put the plug on the website
HILARIOUS!!!**
By Whoopi Goldberg on 'GST???
May 10, 2006 04:40 PM | Link to this
Starting July 31, Goldberg will host Wake Up with Whoopi, Clear Channel Radio will announce today. It’s a live weekday program aimed at women, to air on mostly adult contemporary stations nationwide
By B.J.
May 10, 2006 04:41 PM | Link to this
If you guys want ENTERTAINMENT, I can offer it to you, but you have to be up early in the morning…from 8-10 EST on Saturday mornings for my live show. Visit my website for more information:
http://www.bjellis.com
I won’t be on this time slot for long. Someone will come to their senses soon enough, then I’ll get the REAL opportunity I deserve.
By anthony
May 10, 2006 04:57 PM | Link to this
Clear Channel has been horrible for the industry.
By Misty
May 10, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this
I certainly hope that the Kimmer stays. I have been a loyal listener for 5 years & find his take on things refreshing. He’s honest & says the things other broadcaster’s are afraid to say. I find it amusing that liberals here speak of Air America as thought it has a great following, talk about dismal ratings! Those far left conspiracy theorist morons are not exactly mainstream. I like how liberals have only criticism for the conservative ideology but have no real ideology of their own.
By Dante
May 10, 2006 05:02 PM | Link to this
People, what B.J. is really saying is that you need something to put you back to sleep on Saturday, listen to his show. I wouldn’t waste my only day to rest a little late on you. I knew it wouldn’t been long before you try to plug yourself.
By carolyn williams
May 10, 2006 05:07 PM | Link to this
The honesty that Kimmer supposedly speaks is the truth as his and his fans weak, shallow mind choose to see it. When did saying irrational, hateful things become the truth?
If what the Kimmer speaks is the truth, I’m more inclined to believe what I heard an older gentleman say, “This country is going to hell in a handbasket.”
By buddy
May 10, 2006 05:36 PM | Link to this
Hehe Kemi… givin a shout out to your boy Coz “Race Card” Carson. I thought the whole thing about Cynthia calling Coz a fool was blown out of proportion… since it was such an obvious statement it shouldn’t have caused ANY controversy…
By Mark
May 11, 2006 08:11 AM | Link to this
Not only is Randy dismantling the daytime lineup, he also got rid of 18 year veteran John Adams on the weekends. I guess Randy figures he won’t be in town long enough to buy a house.
Yet, randy did keep that Rhonda Duffy informercial on Sundays. It’s so great listening to a real estate agent justifying her commissions. At least John’s show delat with actual real estate topics.
By TruthHurts
May 11, 2006 10:04 AM | Link to this
Kemi- Coz Carson is nothing more than an ignorant street pimp. He and that ghetto slut, Cynthia, belong together.
By therealdeal
May 11, 2006 11:41 AM | Link to this
Oh God!! Kemi Lane is back. Didn’t she get banned from this board?
By macroflair
May 11, 2006 11:44 AM | Link to this
I didn’t know Kimmer’s wife left him. I only ever saw one picture of her, but she had really nice cans. Anybody have her phone number?
By Junior
May 11, 2006 12:02 PM | Link to this
Looks like the emergence of 1380 WAOK AM down the dial has had a direct impact on the ratings of WGST. I think the AJC should do an article on the rating of WSB (We Suck and Blither) to see if they too have fallen.
The arrival of WAOK has produced something fresh and new has been a breath of fresh air for talk radio in Atlanta.
By Peckerwood hater
May 11, 2006 12:39 PM | Link to this
TruthHurts….you wouldn’t know the truth if it knocked on your trailer door you knuckle-dragging peckerwood..lol Coz & Cynthia have more intelligence in there pinky toe than Ignorant George Bush. Bush can’t speak a complete sentence, with his dumb azzz.
By the way “The Babe” has some negro in his blood…the top 3 homerun hitters are BLACK!! Take that to your next Klan meeting BOY!!
By Amy
May 11, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
Anybody that supports Kimmer, Neal, Rush and Fox News is a racist BIGOT…PERIOD!!
The truth hurts doesn’t it?
By WAR EAGLE
May 11, 2006 12:52 PM | Link to this
blue dot-has the ink faded yet? Yes I am and have two college aged boys in NE Schools playing Hockey. Toddio-keep yoru christianity to yourself-exclaiming your a christian went out in the 1990’s-you’re a bible thumper-say it-a christian is a bible thumper!. It looks like Clear channel is hell bent on losing it’s audience that speaks English in return for VIVA AM for all the mad dash mexicans. Remember people ( and christians) that unless we as Americans put an end to this, we will become THEIR slaves. It is time to stop the Mad Muslims and Border Crashers. This is America-keep it clean of Muslim and Mexican Filth Laws. Failure to do so may result in having to give up English, SEC Football, have your wife put in a burlap sack and having to pray 5 times a day. BTW-the Muslims hate Jesus.
By Chris
May 11, 2006 12:57 PM | Link to this
Anybody that supports Kimmer, Neal, Rush and Fox News is a racist BIGOT…PERIOD!!
Amy,You are an idiot.
By WAR EAGLE
May 11, 2006 01:01 PM | Link to this
No AMY-anyone that Supports Kimmer, Neal, Rush and Fox is a REPUBLICAN-the Racists are the Muslims, Mckinneys, Jacksons, Sharptons, Farrakhans, illegal aliens and anyone else that believes that taxing the middle class to death to give to the Entitlement holders is good. Well, I guess we can throw in some “CHRISTIANS.” Wonder what the Democrats think? they are mainly appeasers. Save your Life and Save your Wife-Vote for the COMMON Party-the Party of COMMON sense.
By B.J.
May 11, 2006 01:05 PM | Link to this
Junior: The only “breath of fresh air” that WAOK provides is one of the odor of the City of Atlanta sewage system. Even with ALL the problems WGST has, it will take high-school REJECTS placed in the “air-chair” at WGST to even be considered in the same category as WAOK. Hint: anytime the callers out shine the “talent”, then the “talent” isn’t necessary. Therefore WAOK isn’t necessary. They are better off getting an old answering machine, and playback the messages from the callers on the air. As long as Atlanta has WAOK, then WGST will NEVER hit rock bottom.
By Tammy
May 11, 2006 01:26 PM | Link to this
Schrenko makes McKinney look like an angel. However, you would rather see a blonde chic steal from your kids than a black woman in congress.
By Firedawg
May 11, 2006 01:35 PM | Link to this
You Commie-Liberals need to go. The Kimmer speaks the truth and you can’t stand it. You state you don’t listen to the show. So SHUT UP!!! You’re the same, Commie-Dems want to give our country to Mexico. I guess you take credit for radio like Al Gore invented the Internet. Semper Fi Kimmer, Wayne, Jim and Pete. You are True Americans!
By gunny
May 11, 2006 01:50 PM | Link to this
Yes, the entitlement… guess that’s why my middle class tax cut amounts to about $20. Thanks congress! And since only 5% of the new tax cuts significantly benefit those making under $75,000 a year, I’m assuming all those Kimmer callers must be living on the country club collecting captial gains. That entitlement must have flown just out of my middle class reach.
So if the Kimmer speaks for republicans like Mr. War Eagle mentioned… I guess being a racist, chauvinist mental lightweight might be pretty much on par with the party base. The problem with his listeners is that you under estimate democrats by assuming we all think McKinney is a great congresswoman and that Patrick Kennedy doesn’t have a drinking problem. If shouting semper fi back and forth over the phone makes you feel better about a president who can’t even pronounce the word nuclear, I hope you’ll be able to find a suitable talkshow outlet once the Kimmer gets canned.
By jon
May 11, 2006 02:04 PM | Link to this
I laugh every time I read this terrestrial radio BS. My analogy is dish and cable television, most of us would agree over the air TV sucks…so we pay for cable or dish services. I now have SIRIUS and don’t give a s*$# about Tom Hughes or the Kimmer. Howard Stern left terrestrial radio for the very reason GST or is now WGST? is in the dumps.
By Don
May 11, 2006 02:13 PM | Link to this
I listen to the Kimmer everyday on the way home. It amazes me daily the extent to which the liberals will go to enhance their ignorance. It is painfully obvious that you want change, but have no ideas to offer. Kimmer is the best afternoon radio show in the market. Hanity is a great American, but the Kimmer is freakin awesome! Tell it like it is Kimmer, regardless of the issues. We can always count on the truth, the patriotism, and your care for our country, troops, and our President. Bloom will get canned with the sounds of each radio switching to another channel. Change, just to make change, never works, ask the liberals. Bloom, you took a great show and destroyed it, again. What a great resume you must have.
Kimmer, find another station and get the gang back. Your faithful listeners will follow you. Then we can all laugh our asses off as GST, Bloom and the Braves fall to the cellar. (Oops, did I throw the Braves in there too?)
We love ya man!
By N
May 11, 2006 02:15 PM | Link to this
Tammy You’re attitude is holding YOU back. McKinney/Schrenko-arrogance knows no color. For every example of malfeasance you can find a representative in every shade. They are embarrassmants to their constituents no matter what. As for the Kimmer, the ignorance keeps blowing. Those with the extremely negative opinions have never listened for more than 5 minutes. Grow up. Alright already about XM/Sirius. I have that too-it ain’t perfect, but it’s fun to have in my car. I expect if they fire Kimmer, I will listen to it even more.
By TruthHurts
May 11, 2006 02:17 PM | Link to this
Junior- WAOK is a joke. You would have to be a conspiracy-spouting, ignorant, gutter coon to support that mess. Peckerwood Hater- Go back to the projects, you stupid pillow biter. And take your Ghetto Queen, Cynthia, with you.
By Captain Tom
May 11, 2006 02:22 PM | Link to this
When we had a fire fighter get hurt..out of all the local media that was contacted Kimmer was the only one that responded. He responded with time on his show to raise funds and even came by one of our stations to donate a very generous check. He is involved in this community and just because you liberal, pinko commies don’t like what he says you want him gone. It seems you only want both sides heard when they are both yours…Kimmer lives forever…
By Your worse nightmare
May 11, 2006 02:31 PM | Link to this
TruthHurts the reason your kids are retarded is because you’re married to your sister.
Babe Ruth was a coon, BOY!! Your mother loves coons, at least that’s what she told me…lol
By Junior
May 11, 2006 02:37 PM | Link to this
BJ and “Lie Feel Good” oh TruthHurts:
Both of you have just proven my point. The two individual ratings share that you have just went to WAOK.
BJ thank you for lifting up the intelligent callers to WAOK. I think their motto is Community Talk. I thank you again for pointing out the intelligence of the community that calls in.
TH although I don’t share the same views as McKinney, I do appreaciate that you recognize her as a queen and that you pay her homage.
By WAOK lover
May 11, 2006 02:46 PM | Link to this
It’s obvious you haters are listening to WAOK, if you weren’t you couldn’t make any comments….lol
By Jerron
May 11, 2006 02:47 PM | Link to this
If WAOK is the voice of the community, then the community must be as dumb as a box of rocks.
By randall
May 11, 2006 02:52 PM | Link to this
Do realize more people have posted on this thread than will listen to the Kimmer’s show this afternoon?
By TruthHurts
May 11, 2006 02:56 PM | Link to this
WAOK Lover- I did listen to WAOK a couple of times, and it was embarrassing. Hosts that can’t speak proper English, hosts that let ignorant fools ramble on about insane ideas…it is an embarrassment. Black folks have no standards and will accept anything. Now, back to our discussion of the Kimmer…
By hye
May 11, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
Jerron….if “dumb as a box of rocks” is the makeup of the community Bush MUST be the #1 listener/caller…lol That IDIOT can’t spell cat!! He’s an embarassment, but folks like you continue to make excuses for him…lol
By B.J.
May 11, 2006 02:59 PM | Link to this
Thanks, TruthHurts.. (especially for that comment, “blacks have NO standards and will accept ANYTHING”)
By Jerron
May 11, 2006 03:04 PM | Link to this
WAOK Lover- I don’t like Bush either (careful he’s probably monitoring this blog). That has nothing to do with my disappointment in WAOK. The FCC needs to revoke their license for keeping black folks wrapped in ignorance.
By Bubba
May 11, 2006 03:07 PM | Link to this
B.J./TruthHurts your mothers hang out on bankhead every weekend…I gave them some knee pads 2 weeks ago, because they STAY on their knees….lol
If you don’t believe me look at her knees when you see her again or come to bankhead around midnight on Fri/Sat…lololololol
By Tom
May 11, 2006 03:09 PM | Link to this
You’re right Bubba….both of them did me for $5 about a month ago!!
Are you sure your pappie ain’t black TruthHurts????
By kimmer
May 11, 2006 03:22 PM | Link to this
I never liked Wayne having sponsors that should have been mine, he talked too much on the air, thank I God I put an end to that weekend show and substitute hosting, Leslie I can control…I mean, uh, I’d do ANYTHING for Wayne!
By Here we go again
May 11, 2006 03:34 PM | Link to this
Why does everything have to turn into a black/white issue? Ignorance is ignorance, as clearly demonstrated by these last few entries. It certainly safe to say that both right and left wingers have them. McKinney is a loser (will hit the bricks after the next election), and a racist.(It wasn’t a big deal that I smacked a cop) and Schrenko, the over the hill, make my face/boobs better and bigger (hitting the bricks in a whole different way). This discussion is about liberals who can’t come up with any better ideas than to get rid of the Kimmer. You’re all so damn intelligent, Air America???? Please. Please pay anyone we can to put us on the air… and let’s take money from the children to pay for it. Al Frankin, are you kidding me. But wait, now we have Whoopi to look forward to.. Give it a rest. Kimmers the best!
By jon
May 11, 2006 03:36 PM | Link to this
Stop with insane insulting…SIRIUS radio has something for everyone, and it cost approx only 0.45/day.
It has the SHADE channel for all the “wiggers” and rappers.
By Impeachbush!
May 11, 2006 04:03 PM | Link to this
Atlanta! “The City Too Busy to Hate” We are a nation in denial.
By Jevic
May 11, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this
What are the bone heads at GST thinking? Kimmer’s show was a great alternative to the syndicated crap on the other stations. It was nice to have some local flavor talk in the afternoon drive. Losing Jim Gossett, Snake Davis and Wayne has killed the show. Maybe Kim can go back to doing the weather. I’m going over to XM.
By Whatever
May 11, 2006 04:37 PM | Link to this
If blacks truly had “NO standards and will settle for anything” YOU would be on the air with a real show B.J. Well..YOU’RE NOT!
I guess that argument is negated. Keep stewing, LOSER!
By Fireball
May 11, 2006 05:16 PM | Link to this
Peterson should show some pride. He should do the honorable thing and leave now. What is he waiting for? Increase in pension?
By Jean
May 11, 2006 05:51 PM | Link to this
Well, it looks like WGST doesn’t want me to listen to them anymore. If they get rid of the Kimmer, I’ll take them off my presets.
Kim is the only one in Atlanta not afraid to speak his mind and I tune into WGST in the afternoons just to listen to him.
For all you invaders and invader lovers, go back to Mexico… I am certainly not going to learn anymore spanish or wear a moslem veil!!!!
GO KIMMER
By Truthhurts
May 12, 2006 10:00 AM | Link to this
ImpeachBush- stop thinking that we live in city too busy to hate. That was a lie during 60s when they came up that foolishness, and it is truly a lie now. Black and White folks can’t stand each other in Atlanta.
By milt
May 12, 2006 10:40 AM | Link to this
pretty broad brush you are painting with truthhurts.
By gunny
May 12, 2006 12:50 PM | Link to this
Jean from a few posts above…thanks for giving us all a great example of the typical Kimmer fan.
By Fireball
May 12, 2006 01:20 PM | Link to this
Peterson is scum. He has alwayss been a blight on the radio. You people who can’t get enough of him are scum-suckers. That load of crap needs to go, and go now. He is just waiting to get a few more pennies, that’s all. Randall Bloomquist is on the right track. He should kick Kimmer’s a*, then shove him out the door. And yes, it is true: Kimmer was a typist in Viet Nam. All that bluster is fake. Just a lot of hot air.
By Gman
May 12, 2006 03:44 PM | Link to this
I am surprised that you “Kimmer Bashers” admit to listening to the show! You will say he is over the top, scum, rude, obnoxious, then you will flip to 96 rock tomorrow and listen to The Regular Guys! Liberal losers!
By justme
May 12, 2006 04:56 PM | Link to this
Fireball is right, Kimmer should do the honorable thing and quit. I guess he doesn’t have the cahones he accuses everyone else of lacking. He’ll just sit there and take all the idignities that management can dish out like the p*** wimp he truly is.
By kimmer
May 12, 2006 04:58 PM | Link to this
Hey Wayne after you fax me your client list, would you mind returning my knife? You know, after you dig it out of your back.
By Fireball
May 17, 2006 04:48 PM | Link to this
Hey Kimmer, Are you still hanging on, boy?