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12/5: WSB’s Chris Krok out, Herman Cain in (UPDATED)

Chris Krok is gone from WSB-AM after two years as a night-time host. He had been groomed to be a possible replacement for either Clark Howard or Neal Boortz if either chose to step down. But that was clearly not to be.

Krok, whose last job was in Minneapolis, focused intensely on local issues and was big on the anti illegal discrimination front, holding two raucous public rallies earlier this year.

Pete Spriggs confirmed Wednesday afternoon that Krok is out. He said Herman Cain, a black conservative talk show host who airs a weekly show on Saturday for WSB and subs for Boortz, will start a night-time talk show five days a week on January 2. Spriggs wouldn’t say exactly what his time frame will be, probably because it will likely affect Michael Savage, now on air from 7 to 10. For the next month, WSB-AM wil air a “best of” Clark Howard from 10 to midnight and “best of” Sean Hannity from midnight to 2.

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ABOVE: Krok with his wife Faye at the AIR Awards at the InterContinental Hotel last Thursday

Just last Thursday, Krok was feted by WSB-AM at the Achievement in Radio Awards. He was given the favorite local personality award by management. I guess it was more a farewell gift.

“Not at all,” Spriggs said. “He earned it. The AIR award is for someone who has really made some impact at each radio station. Chris made an impact. He made a very good local talk show.”

If he was so good, why replace him with Cain?

“I’d rather not comment on that. That’s between me and Chris.”

Krok couldn’t be reached for comment.

Sadly, radio stations seem to like to make big cuts right before Christmas, possibly to clear out budgets for the next year. Clear Channel did the same thing last year when the company blew out Lite and 96rock as well as dismissed most of the local on-air folks from 640/WGST-AM.

Spriggs said this is not a budgetary savings since they now have to pay Cain full time.

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By WSB listener

December 5, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Finally! Krok was the weakest link of the day. The most terrible radio personality in talk in radio.

By BJ Ellis

December 5, 2007 11:25 AM | Link to this

I wish someone would fire the entire line-up at WAOK…ghetto nonsense

By Lex Luthor

December 5, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

I’d still rather hear him than Savage’s vein rantings.

By joey

December 5, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

I feel real bad for him b/c he’s had several jobs and I feel bad for his family esp. his sweet wife, Faye, who did a great job on the air a while back. Wonder who they’ll put on now? I really like Michael Savage - hint hint.

By GeezGuys

December 5, 2007 12:48 PM | Link to this

I can’t say I was a big fan, but at least he was focused on local issues. The first place I heard about the Katherine Johnson coverup was on his show. It’s good to have local perspective.

Please, please, WSB, don’t fill your time slot with another canned national host. Most of them talk 3-4 hours a day on the same issues over and over, nobody can do that for long and remain interesting. Talk radio has gone to crap because of it. If you say you can’t afford one measly nighttime host, you’re just being cheapskates who aren’t willing to develop new shows and personalities.

By mitzi

December 5, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

Scott Slade is the one they should be firing. That guy is the most boring, monotone thing on the radio. No personality. He doesn’t even speak clearly. He continually says, “WSMeteorologist” when introducing the weather guy. Bring on Jeff Hullinger!!

By Superman

December 5, 2007 12:56 PM | Link to this

Vain, Lex?

By Skipjack

December 5, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

I knew something was up when, for two nights in a row that had something else and they didn’t say anything about someone “filling in for”

Krok’s delivery was annoying as he often yelled and sounded like a teen on steriods. Most of his subject matter and opinions however were right on. I’m actually surprised he lasted as long as he did because many of his rantings, true as I believe them to be, were a poke in the eye to the a certain power group in Atlanta that’s not used to being called into question. Hearing past his yelling, I found it to be refreshing to have this forum on the radio.

I hope WSB fights the temptation to play “best of” or syndicated trash and go with another local show. They passed over Royal once, maybe they see the error of their ways now.

By Rodney Ho

December 5, 2007 1:12 PM | Link to this

I just updated his replacement: Herman Cain. It’s possible they will put Cain on earlier in Savage’s time slot and place Savage in Krok’s old time slot. The boss man at WSB wouldn’t say yet if that’s exactly the case but it might happen. Savage’s ratings since he joined WSB-AM as a syndicated talker has been relatively poor.

By Dee

December 5, 2007 1:23 PM | Link to this

Chris seemed to get wilder & crazier—he liked wierd sounds and overplayed them. I prefer the intelligence and sophistication of Herman Cain to Krok. Savage rants, but he is smart and I have learned from listening to him. I can’t say that about Krok. and I still miss Ken Hamblin.

By GeezGuys

December 5, 2007 1:26 PM | Link to this

Oh, gag. More cloned crap.

By Nicole

December 5, 2007 2:19 PM | Link to this

That’s too bad, he was the best reason to listen to 750 other than traffic. I’ll miss him and his crazy ways. And Herman Cain is SOOO BORING. I’m just glad I won’t be on second shift anymore because now there’s nothing to listen to at that hour!!!

By guzzi17

December 5, 2007 3:49 PM | Link to this

Nothing to listen to at night. Herman is Ok, however, Chris was great. If not for Chris and his stance against illegal immigration, Senators Chambliss and Isakson would have voted for the Amnesty bill. We would have 20 million + more leaches trying to change our culture. Thanks Chris, I hate to see you go. With only Boortz to listen to, maybe 750am is trying to be like 640am and loose listeners.

By Bud

December 5, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

It’s gotta suck to get canned right after a big party and before Xmas. He just isn’t that talented. He’s adequate, but nothing special. Though, we’ll always have that video of Chris getting zapped like a mofo…

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4939742168827598325&q=chris+krok+taser&total=1&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0

Herman Cain is OK as well…a bit slow paced and too similar to “Uncle Neal”

Herman Cain will still be 1000% better than that apple polishing ninny Sean Hannity. Sean just parrots the right-wing evangelical line for ratings. He reheats Rush’s material and delivers it like that kid from grade school who always ran to the teacher to rat out what the other kids were doing. He’s just a weasel. He has high ratings…I can only hope that he gets busted doing something disgusting and career-ending just to make way for somebody else on the airwaves.

By Luke

December 5, 2007 4:20 PM | Link to this

Won’t miss him, he substituted logic with loud, laughed at his own jokes, and lacked real talent. In the end, it was just a lot of “krok”. Look forward to Cain.

By Al

December 5, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

Hermain Cain rules!! Drop Scott Slade for Tom “The King” Hughes!

By Barker

December 5, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this

I hate to see anyone lose their job, especially this time of year, but Chris Krok was a joke. His first night on the air, he made it clear that he wasn’t afraid to use race baiting in order to get calls and stir up controversy. It was funny that his stance was that all the Black people in Atlanta felt that Bill Campbell was not guilty, but all the Black callers who called him that night agreed that the former mayor was guilty. Instead of giving his opinion and seeing how things would play out, he decided to pander to bigots. Because of that, I say good bye to bad rubbish.

By Iron Mike

December 5, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this

Ditto to what Al said @ 5:17 PM:

Hermain Cain rules!! Drop Scott Slade for Tom “The King” Hughes!

Herman and Tom are indeed superb!!

By PDK772

December 5, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this

I said it @ radio-info.com.

What I don’t get is why they didn’t put Arum in that slot? For what they wanted that slot to be (basically a funny, high-energy, night version of Slade’s, show), Arum would have been perfect for it. His show is essentially a “local, Atlanta-related Seinfeld” (i.e. it’s a show about nothing). But it is hilarious, and there are few people I know or listen to that know this city like Arum does. It never made sense why they brought in a guy from Minneapolis when Arum would have rocked that slot.

I really didn’t think they would bring in Herman Cain. No offense to Herman; great guy. But we don’t need anymore politics. We don’t need Boortz, Jr. It boggles my mind that in an industry where behind closed doors, everybody recognizes that people are sick of politics already and are looking for more, they are too conservative to try anything different. Heck, I’d take Ramsey over Cain (even though then that is 2 financial shows, at least it isn’t 4 political).

If WSB wants to do something that will actually help them catch back up to V103, they need to stop looking at an all politics lineup, put Arum in the 10 pm slot, wait out their contract with Savage and then look for something completely different for the 7-10 pm slot.

Just my two cents.

By GodHatesTrash

December 5, 2007 6:47 PM | Link to this

Krok is a loud-mouthed moron. Good riddance.

Trash.

By ezm

December 5, 2007 7:06 PM | Link to this

THANK YOU…WSB…Chris Krok..was TERRIBLE…all he did was do his show prep from the pages of the AJC. I wont miss his annoying voice at all…Savage and Levine..are bad enough…but at least they are national. I liked Royal Marshall..at least he knew Atlanta. I lost what little respect I had for Krok when racial issues would come up in Atlanta and instead of LISTENING to people in the Black community that KNEW somethings about the issues going on.. Krok would just read from the AJC as gospel…and speak ignorantly of the issues going on..he did not know his ass from first base. Krok was a weak talk show host…when he was ignorant on a subject…he just resorted to race bating, name calling or just yelled in his shrill voice over callers..I work nites and listen to nite radio…but Krok drove me to buy satellite radio. Sorry he lost his job over the holidays…but good bye…Cain at least does his HOMEWORK on issues and show prep…his conservative views aside…hey BJ Ellis…maybe you can get a shot..I have read your self promoting posts in here for a while…maybe heres your chance..

By Jerry Gonzalez

December 6, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this

Good riddance. His nonsense has stopped.

By Steve

December 6, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

Look Out! It’s only us! The New Irregular Guys! Tune in to Larry Wachs, Jimmy Baron and Ludlow Porch discuss the issues of the days and offer tips on how to get those pesky squirrels out of your attic. Coming up next on WSB, because we have all the money!

By Jay

December 6, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

I’ll definitely listen to Herman Cain. I tried to listen to Krok, but the way that he would just repeat himself over and over got on my nerves pretty bad. Now, as for who else needs to be fired/sent to a deserted island:

  1. Steven “Steak” Shapiro and Sandra Golden. THAT’S what guys want.

  2. John Kincaid. Gotta love that. Good job. Another idiot who repeats himself for 4 hours. Make it the Buck and Jeff Van Note Show. That would make too much sense though.

  3. Christopher Rude. Ugh. Seriously, this one needs no explanation.

  4. The program director at 97.1 the River. Enough with the Eagles! You can cool it on the Elton John songs too. My God, man, your station is the only one in town that plays classic rock, and THIS is the best you can do? You’re fired.

  5. Scott Slade. Fire him at 6:07. Just for the satisfaction of being able to say to him, you’re fired at 6:07…it’s 7 minutes after 6. Really?? Is that how that works? What if it was, say, 8:23? Would that be 23 minutes after 8 am? Dang! I think I’m catching on!

You fire these idiots and you will have STARTED to make a real difference in this city.

By melo

December 6, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

B.J. Ellis, u dont have a decent gig yet.Time to quit.

By John

December 6, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

I’d like to feel disappointed at this, but the fact is that his incessant use of sound effects (if once is good, twenty times would be really awesome, right?)and his refusal to listen to callers (equal opportunity- he didn’t listen to those who agreed or disagreed with him)made him virtually unlistenable to me. I like his opinions and his choices for community involvement, but when you carry on until 45 seconds til the next commercial before squeezing a caller in over the music… argh!

By fan of royal

December 6, 2007 9:54 AM | Link to this

I enjoyed listening to krok while working nights..I also remember Royal at night..please let Royal have that slot, Neal can find another producer and when he retires,Royal can have that seat,we need a common sense moderate on the am 750.Also give savage about one hour a day..thats all i can take.

By Todd

December 6, 2007 10:55 AM | Link to this

It was really nice to finally have someone focus on local problems and expose them. But if you have to replace Krok with someone Monday through Friday, let it be Mark Arum! Mark Arum rocks!!!

By Scotto

December 6, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

Mark Arum (the traffic guy) would be great in this time slot. Mark has subbed for Krok in the past and I always thought to myself that Mark would be perfect in that position on a full time basis. Mark would keep the show centered on local topics and would not hold back on expressing his opinions. Mark does a fantastic job in the 7-9p slot on Saturday’s with Ted Clark. Give Mark a shot at taking over the time slot vacated by Krok!

By Skipjack

December 6, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this

Arum or Royal would be nice. Give either one of them Krok’s old slot and at 8pm let Herman Cain rehash what “Father Neal” said earlier in the day.

WSB however will no doubt serve up the yellings of Savage. Gag. I’d love to see the economics of a syndicated program v. a locally produced program. It makes me wonder if WSB just looks at the profit equation or if they are considering, like it seems they did with Krok, that Clark or Neal will retire at some point and that the late shift is a good training ground for the new kid.

By Coop

December 6, 2007 2:02 PM | Link to this

Krok gone…good ridance. He was ok his first year but, has SUCKED since then. He had the on air maturity of a 13 year old. Since Royal Marshall is out of the talk show host business, Herman Cain is an EXCELLENT replacement. Can’t wait!!

By Coop

December 6, 2007 2:03 PM | Link to this

Krok gone…good ridance. He was ok his first year but, has SUCKED since then. He had the on air maturity of a 13 year old. Since Royal Marshall is out of the talk show host business, Herman Cain is an EXCELLENT replacement. Can’t wait!!

By Steve

December 6, 2007 2:37 PM | Link to this

Even Tom, The KING, Hughes would be welcome addition as a talk show host.

By Daniel Thomas

December 6, 2007 3:17 PM | Link to this

Pete Davis, Mark Arum & Royal Marshall now that would be a show. Hell, give the Regular Guys a shot. Phil Hendrie anyone? Put Brother Herman in Weiner’s spot and something local or some comedy in Hannity’s. WDUN pushes Sean all the way to Atlanta, and without the hour delay.

By shannon

December 6, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

Everytime I listened to Chris Krok, I really wanted to be listening to the Royal Treatment, but I guess he’s a family man now and has made the wiser choice. When ever I listened to Herman Cain sitting in for Boortz, I wished they could find a regular place for him. Chris was good, but no Royal T, but I bet me and Royal both like Herman Cain! Thanks WSB!

By Fan of Scott Slade

December 6, 2007 5:04 PM | Link to this

Chris Krok was ok at first, but became increasingly annoying…too immature. I love Herman Cain, but would rather listen to Royal or Mark Arum in that time slot. As for Scott Slade, he is awesome, and the reason I started listening to WSB radio several years ago. Don’t ever let him go!!

By What took so long

December 6, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this

Thank GOD! What a hack this guy was. Nothing wrong with a little excitement on the show, but this idiot just said whatever it took to entertain HIMSELF! Losers always lose in the end and this one got what was coming.

By HiredGun

December 6, 2007 6:01 PM | Link to this

I have mixed feelings about losing Krok. On the one hand, he did try to expose a lot of the goings-on in the Atlanta area. On the other, he was starting to get to be a bit extreme with his rappings and sound effects. He started his tenure at WSB with a bang, but his last few months on air was getting to be a bit too noisy to suit my taste. And I’m just speculating here, but I think his last big hit on the “religious leaders”, and the exposure of the local corruption, (which apparently included the mayor and members of her family as well) was the blow that hit back. I suspect that somebody pulled some strings and got him canned. You can’t fight these people unless you’re on that level, and have some amount of corruption of your own.They’re just too big. These folks don’t want anyone around who is going to expose them and all they’re involved in. I’m just speculating on that one.

By Josh

December 6, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this

Arum is the most underutilized talent that station has.

By Dick

December 6, 2007 7:46 PM | Link to this

Bring back David Paul

By PTC DAWG

December 6, 2007 8:04 PM | Link to this

Another vote for Royal T.

By bob neil

December 6, 2007 8:36 PM | Link to this

How does Herman feel about gay marriage?

By late nite listener

December 6, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

I actually looked forward to Chris. He was local, loud and outrageous. Not a top notch guy but he made you tune in and listen. I wonder what went down because toward the end of his run, he was going off the deep end like he did not care.

I say bring back ROYAL. He was excellent and local. I am sick of listening to canned national syndication and boortz and clark 2x a day. And at that night time slot, I do not need to hear Herman talk about politics. I get enough of that on WSB during the day.

By NENA

December 6, 2007 9:52 PM | Link to this

I’LL MISS HIM TERRIBLY…(AND HOPE HE READS THIS) AND I’LL MISS LISTENING TO WSB ON THE WAY TO WORK. CLARK AND THE OTHER GUY PUT ME TO SLEEP BORING…. I JUST CAN’T LISTEN. SURE KROK HAD SOME LIFE ABOUT HIM AND HAD THE BALLS TO SAY WHAT WAS TRUE, I APPRECIATE EVERYTHING HE SAID AND DID FOR US. I THINK SPRIGGS IS THE ONE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. I’M SOOOO DISAPPOINTED. I FEEL LIKE I LOST A FRIEND

By Chapel Hill Listener

December 6, 2007 10:48 PM | Link to this

I will greatly miss listening to Krok. I looked forward to tuning him in every night. He exhibited a unique talent for live radio that made him very compelling to listen to at the late night hour. I’m not sure Herman Cain will have the same ablity to keep people awake very long.

By Vinings_listener

December 6, 2007 10:59 PM | Link to this

I have just one thing to say about all this…BRING BACK THE ROYAL TREATMENT!!!

By Cindy

December 6, 2007 11:01 PM | Link to this

We need Mark Arum! Glad to see Krok go - sorry it’s right before Christmas but he and his inane sound effects were awful. Herman’s okay but his delivery is a little robotic. Mark Arum or Royal (Treatment) Marshall would have been the ticket. Boot out Savage and then have Herman and Royal T - or I’m repeating myself, but Mark Arum is the best!

By RM

December 7, 2007 12:27 AM | Link to this

Although Krok did sometimes get on my nerves with his rants and sound effects, I looked forward to getting off from work and listening on the way home. He did really bring up some great issues that no one else seems to want to address. Guess it’s back to the FM stations, because other than Neal nothing else they have to offer interests me.

By bill tate

December 7, 2007 1:53 AM | Link to this

Every now and then the guy was funny but his taste in music was as obnoxious as his demeanor. A frat boy trying to make a splash. He belabored his meager reasoning to the point of revulsion and his wit was on the on the level of a celebration of his own flatulance. His victory in debate with his callers was only by virtue of the kill button whereupon he would launch into his repetative singular diatribe.

By WO

December 7, 2007 1:53 AM | Link to this

Sorry to see Chris get fired just before Christmas. His show had some entertainment value. He did a great job on fighting against a major issue and making an impact- illegal immigration. He should be highly commended for that! But his show was lacking in class. He spent way too much time on each issue, and he always made fun of the misfortune of others. Poor taste and low class. Now maybe he will get a dose of his own medicine if someone makes fun of his misfortune. He will probably find a new gig somewhere. I like the decision to bring Cain on! Good move WSB! As far as 640 AM goes, they ruined that channel. Kimmer was the ownly radio program I could listen to that put a smile on my face and made me laugh after a long day at work. I miss him. I hope the same thing doesn’t happen to WSB.

By WO

December 7, 2007 2:48 AM | Link to this

Hey all,

Good story about Chris Krok and the kind of low class individual he is by an intern who used to work with him. Check it out:

http://adminworm.blogspot.com/2006/01/krok-talk-and-other-pressing-matters.html

By StevenCee

December 7, 2007 3:46 AM | Link to this

Reading that Krok was booted was joy to my eyes…. He was in way over his head, too immature, & victim of far too many cups of coffee (or whatever stimulant that caused him to sound like a strung out speed-freak)….

The worst aspect of his show, and why I simply stopped listening altogether, was he just got ugly, very ugly, taking glee in others’ misfortunes & missteps, being disrespectful to many of his callers, & sinking into the typical hypocritical, lie-spewing M.O. that has made the likes of Limbaugh & Hannity millionaires…

And hearing that “Nephew Herman” will be taking over that slot is hardly much of an upgrade, he’s boring, preachy, & while he endlessly pronounces his rationality & grasp of all the “facts”, he’s often spinning them madly, making illogical leaps, or simply spouting falsehoods. And he’s just as hypocritical as most others behind a microphone.

I don’t need to hear someone “more liberal”, just someone who’s reasonable, seeking & even exposing the truth of whatever issue they discuss. There is such a dearth of talkers who are truly honest, & passionate, who are true advocates for whatever is best for our nation, not simply one’s party, or political/religious ideology…

I was shocked that WSB would’ve gone out looking for a late-night potential Boortz successor, and in this entire nation, could only come up with so lightweight a talent as Krok…..

By Mensch59

December 7, 2007 6:19 AM | Link to this

Krok had his good moments but after a while it got to be the same thing over and over. I never got used to his long pauses…dead air is dead air. I thought something was wrong with my radio until I got used to it. At least he had the energy needed for a late night show.
Herman Cain and the subjects he is best at are too dull for late night. I’ve heard it all before. BRING BACK THE ROYAL TREATMENT!! Or Mark Arum. We want some fun between 10 and 2.

By Lee

December 7, 2007 6:40 AM | Link to this

i live in Kannapolis NC and listened to Kroc every night……..his crazyness kept me awake and entertained while working…….sorry to see him go…….he will be missed

By Chris Krok

December 7, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this

I got a new announcing gig! I am now employed with a major international corporation. Very soon, you will hear my voice asking the important questions of the day, such as, Would you like fries with that? And of the course, Do you want to supersize your order?

By Dilly

December 7, 2007 8:19 AM | Link to this

Surprised that WSB does not grab Mark Levin from WGST. He’s a lot more entertaing than Savage (Weiner).

By Phy

December 7, 2007 8:28 AM | Link to this

I knew he was gone the night he said something about smoking pot…….

By Phy

December 7, 2007 8:29 AM | Link to this

I knew he was gone the night he said something about smoking pot…….

By Marietta Listener

December 7, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By marietta listener

December 7, 2007 9:36 AM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By Pete Spriggs

December 7, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

I have enough sense not to take programming advice from Randall Bloomquist. You can the great work he’s done at WGST.

By marietta listener

December 7, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By marietta listener

December 7, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By marietta listener

December 7, 2007 12:27 PM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By Kennesaw Dave

December 7, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

chris did a lot of good things charity wise, and was good about supporting the troops and first responders locally (namely police) but I can’t say I’m sorry to see him go. My one gripe with Chris was that he spent entirely too much time beating some issues to death. He would spend 3 out 4 hours pounding at one local issue and then the last hour putting in his 2 cents here and there. And to be honest, there was something about him that just got on my last nerve so quick to where I would just have to switch him off or to another station. I hope he lands another gig soon for his family’s sake but I am very relieved that I will now be able to listen to WSB through the whole day.

By marietta listener

December 7, 2007 12:28 PM | Link to this

oh no! I will miss Krok greatly! I enjoy hearing the late night rants about local issues. Local talk radio has a connection with listeners unlike any other. Why don’t radio stations understand this? WSB should put the Kimmer on in Krok’s place. He was by far the best local talent in Atlanta. Come back Kimmer! I gotta go your killin me!

By jerry

December 7, 2007 12:46 PM | Link to this

he made a difference in atlanta. he should run for office. he brought attention to illegals to injustices in atlanta. no matter what you say about the guy, he was a good voice for atlanta.

By WSB Radio

December 7, 2007 2:00 PM | Link to this

Don’t you people understand that we will program this station the we want to, not according to the listeners wishes. You want Larry Wachs or The Kimmer on the radio, then buy your own radio station. Good luck with that since we own all the powerful signals. Now just shut up and listen, or else we will put Ludlow Porch on 24 hours a day. WSB - All Ludlow All Day, Because We Have All The Money!

By William F. McElhannon

December 7, 2007 2:31 PM | Link to this

I called WSB Radio this morning, not knowing that Krok was no longer employed. I thought maybe vacation but still something did not seem right, his name is no longer on WSB web page. I was told that Krok quit, he was NOT fired! I can’t imagine WSB firining someone with the great ratings he had. Love him or Hate him, he was definately a interesting, provocative host!

By Curt

December 7, 2007 2:49 PM | Link to this

Skipjack was right, they SCREWED UP not keeping Royal Marshall in his own show. Also, I enjoy Bill Handel, now you have to search Sat and Sun to find it. I wish they would pick a spot!

-Curt from Flowery Branch

By melo

December 7, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this

B.ELLIS folks, have u tried him. The self proclaimed radio personality of Atlanta…with no show in 6 years.

By back to boredom

December 7, 2007 4:13 PM | Link to this

Krok’s appeal was to a predominately younger market. But rest easy, fogies. Now that Cain’s getting the 7-10 spot, I’m sure WSB will fill the late-night hours with some kind of syndicated re-run. And you won’t have to worry about Cain planning any rallies or parties. No soundbites. No creative holiday shows. No fun and no fooling around. He’ll just complain about traffic for a little while and the way people drive, and then for the remainder of the show, he’ll focus on national events, just like every other talk show on WSB. I feel for you late-night workers out there; it was nice while it lasted, I guess.

By Sonya

December 7, 2007 8:33 PM | Link to this

Bye, bye, Kris KroKKK. Now I can stop writing WSB management about his race baiting tomfoolery.

Please please please put Mark Arum or Royal Marshal in that slot. What’s wrong with the management @ WSB?They have 2 extremely talented guys, and yet they keep brining on these boring, no talent hacks.

By Truth2Power

December 7, 2007 9:16 PM | Link to this

Soooo glad to see Krok gone!!! He was never a good fit for Atlanta. He did not have a depth of knowledge about the city and it’s history.

It was like having a stranger come into town and reading your newspaper to you. WSB give that time slot to Royal Marshall.

By Truth2Power

December 7, 2007 9:30 PM | Link to this

Krok did nothing to bring this city (Atlanta) together, hopefully WSB will put someone on who wants to see this city come together and move forward.

HOW ABOUT ROYAL!!!!

By Lori

December 7, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this

I do not enjoy listening to Herman Cain at all. Chris Krok was much more interesting and exciting. You made a mistake.

By Jane

December 8, 2007 12:50 AM | Link to this

Too bad. At least he had the ba**s to “tell it like it is”. We have not had that in Atlanta and it is much needed.

By Jane

December 8, 2007 12:51 AM | Link to this

Too bad. At least he had the bas to “tell it like it is”. We have not had that in Atlanta and it is much needed.**

By Jack

December 8, 2007 1:03 AM | Link to this

Too bad. At least he had the bas to “tell it like it is”. We need him or someone like him on the air to talk about what’s going on in the ATL.

By Truth2Power

December 8, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

Get real, Krok did not have b*lls, just attitude and a big mouth. He had a few good tricks but too much of a stranger for this market.

By skipjack

December 8, 2007 1:27 PM | Link to this

To those who called him KKKrok or said he “didn’t bring Atlanta together.” What’s that nonsense. He called into question the actions or positions of some of our fellow community members. I was amazed he stayed as long as he did given what he was saying but he was a breath of fresh air. He wasn’t racist, he just offered another point of view and one that protective mainstream media never seems to want to address. I’m sad to see his thoughts and views leave Atlanta. I’m not at all sad to see his sophomoric method of delivering that message leave.

By Laurie in Kennesaw

December 8, 2007 9:35 PM | Link to this

Krok is the reason for why I listened to WSB at night! He was energetic and passionate about the local and national issues, not to mention he had a great sense of humor. He opened a lot of our eyes about issues which affect our rights as LEGAL Americans (no amnesty for illegal aliens, and no Teodoro M. in Cobb County Schools), and he cared about those who met with crime and tragedy in their lives (the Cherokee rape victim).

I am sad to see this energetic and enthusiastic mover and shaker leave WSB.

Chris, I wish you, Faye, and the kids the best in your next ‘adventure’. It was a pleasure listening to your show every night and having some laughs and some tears as you discussed issues which needed to be brought to the forefront.

By Ziq

December 8, 2007 11:35 PM | Link to this

LETS GET MEL FROM SOUTHWEST ATLANTA IN THE ROTATION

By The Lion

December 9, 2007 2:43 AM | Link to this

Thank you WSB. It’s about time that 12 year old krok was booted. He stunk!!!

Oh No!!!it’s a 12 year old Krok On the prowl with a 22 since he’s been canned.

By braves fan for life

December 10, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

Ding Dong the busters gone.stop trippin

By angel

December 10, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this

Watch a YouTube posting of this former “radio host” in action attemtping to disrupt a prayer vigil:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27i-gXqr4kM it was time for this idiot to disappear from the air el vigilante.

By TGHG

December 10, 2007 6:13 PM | Link to this

I never could figure out what Kroc was doing on WSB from the get go. I assumed it was a financially frugal waste of late nite time. Very limited talent. I honestly believe I could do better and I’ve never attempted anything close. I think he might could pass as a sort of poor man’s shock jock in a very small market somewhere but the mighty, mighty WSB? Just never made any sense. A career away from the mike might be best.

By John M.

December 10, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this

Krok had peaks and valleys but Herman Cain .. Please… I will give him a year tops. Of course the Braves which is a good thing and the over done “post game” endless show might extend Cain to a year and a half. Radio go figure.

Thanks for letting me have a say

JM

By John M

December 10, 2007 8:11 PM | Link to this

Krok had peaks and valleys but Herman Cain .. Please… I will give him a year tops. Of course the Braves which is a good thing and the over done “post game” endless show might extend Cain to a year and a half. Radio go figure.

Thanks for letting me have a say

JM

By Theresa

December 10, 2007 10:30 PM | Link to this

Please, please please bring back the ‘Royal with Cheese’!!!

By Uncle Neal

December 10, 2007 10:39 PM | Link to this

I am very interested to hear the reasons why for the dismissal. Was it from taking on the establishment, or because of the weird repetitive sound effects in recent months.

When he came on the scene, the vocality and cadence of his delivery was a shock - exactly what was needed in a PM time slot. Most of the commenters above chide Krok for “juvenile antics”. Maybe so, but beneath these antics was a logical mind that wasn’t afraid to call people on the carpet (such as the preacher who tried to align himself with Vick several months ago.).

So Long Krok. I would say that I’ll tune into you in another market……but you topics tend to be very LOCAL in their perspective. Won’t be very exciting for us Atlantans to hear about St Pete, Indy, or wherever you land.

By slapped_nutz

December 11, 2007 3:17 AM | Link to this

i knew this was coming. he just couldnt cut it in atlanta.had too many people hating him.

By Sherry

December 11, 2007 7:26 AM | Link to this

OK I just wanna know what happened to Jason Durden?? I went out of the country for a few weeks..came back and now I don’t hear Jason Durden giving the traffic report. Was he another cut???

Just an aside…and nothing to do with Krok or whoever…but does anybody out there like listening to Marjory Coley-Davis on B98.5? Please please bring someone in who’s lisp is not hissssing over the airways so much!

By KBabe

December 11, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

Best Idea Ever? Bring on Kim Peterson! The Kimmer appeals to everyone who is a true Patriot!

By BonnieM

December 11, 2007 8:55 AM | Link to this

Here’s a novel idea—-why not get the KIMMER back on the air in Atlanta?? As a former (and forever) “Kimmer Babe” AND as a woman who goes to bed with talk radio, I think it would be a fabulous plan! At the least, put Arum on. I agree with a previous blogger—-Cain is okay, but ENOUGH with the politics! At least Kim Peterson was pure entertainment!

By BonnieM

December 11, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this

Here’s a novel idea—-why not get the KIMMER back on the air in Atlanta?? As a former (and forever) “Kimmer Babe” AND as a woman who goes to bed with talk radio, I think it would be a fabulous plan! At the least, put Arum on. I agree with a previous blogger—-Cain is okay, but ENOUGH with the politics! At least Kim Peterson was pure entertainment!

By keith

December 11, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

I have already switched from 750 to 920 for most of the day (I am self-employed and can listen all day) due to Boortz’s anti-Christian ranting, Michael and Chris were the only two hosts worth listening to on 750 and now Chris, who was a growing Christian voice, is snuffed out by this short sighted programmer. I think the future of Talk in Atlanta, especially for Christians, is on 920 AM.

By Thrash

December 11, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Come on BonnieM, be honest, anyone who goes to bed with talk radio is NO babe or she’d have “better” things to do.

By tw

December 11, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

Please not Royal…but Mark Arum! He is witty, knows Atlanta and easy to listen to. Royal’s “DWB” chip gets old.

By Glad He's Gone

December 11, 2007 8:17 PM | Link to this

Kris Krock was juvenile in his approach. His demeanor was abrasive, and his looks were less than appealing. He presented no real journalistic talents and I am surprised he lasted as long as he did. He was racist, abusive, brash, taunted his guest and complained constantly about Atlanta. Perhaps he unconsciously wanted to return to Minnesota where he was more comfortable with the ethnic make up of the area. I found him a talentless stand in until the station could find a suitable replacement. Too bad it took them two years to find one.

By Susi

December 11, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

I agree that Royal or Mark Arum would be a much better replacement than Herman Cain. Royal has come so far; just listen to him sparring with Boortz some days. And Arum is just a funny guy. BTW, didn’t WSB drop Royal’s show just after his roast a couple of years ago. I was no fan of Krok, but to celebrate someone just before sending them packing seems a little sicko - and to do it TWICE?

By TK

December 12, 2007 12:02 AM | Link to this

I’m glad that Krok is out. Although it was refreshing to hear talk about local issues, Krok tended to scream down his callers or simply cut them off if their opinion differed from his…especially on subjects where he was CLEARLY ignorant. Anyway, whatever happened to THE ROYAL TREATMENT? Bring that back! Royal Marshall was up on local issues and delivered them in a great way. He respected his callers and is too good for Neil. Additionally, why not put on a local show between 7-10pm vs Hannity or Savage…besides don’t we have enough angry white men on the air as is? Who wants to hear them drone on about the same issues day after day. They sound like spoiled brats.

By ATALIEN

December 12, 2007 5:21 AM | Link to this

I would like to just point out a few reasons why I’m not sad to see Kroc gone. 1) Kroc’s an outsider pretending to know the “A” (2)Rags on Governor Perdue about conserving water. (Duh, we are in a drought) (3)Stated on the air the Gwinnett County High School football player tragically killed deserved to die. Even worse, he tried to justify his stupidity when one of the kids classmate called the station crying. (4)Says Genarlow Wilson should be in prison.(consensual sex, mind you) (5)Wants Vick banned from ever playing in the NFL. (Former Atlanta Thrasher, Heatley killed his teammate. Is Heatley banned, No. Didn’t go to prison either) Animal life more valuable than human? I’m not making excuses for Vick by no means but, come on now. Kroc you need to grow up. I could go on and on, but I’ll just say so long you Kroc of #@#&

By Marcia

December 12, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this

WSB is turning into PABLUM. Krok did a great deal to fight ILLEGAL amnesty and started a fire under Chambliss and Issacson. If you get rid of Savage, it’ll be your biggest mistake-he may be abrasive at times, but he reports stories that the milquetoast media avoids. You LEARN from Savage. Everyone else talks to you like you’re a two year old. WSB is creeping towards wussiness.

By Andre

December 12, 2007 4:00 PM | Link to this

Thank you WSB! This Guy Krok tried but I think he was more focused on his entertainment that the listeners.

By DigitalAssassin

December 12, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this

ATALIEN,

First off Krok was very much in the favor of getting Genarlow out of prison and spoke out for him several times. Danny Heatley messed up yes, but Vick did as well. And life in and of it’s self is valuable. Quit making excuses for people that are black simply because they are black. If you are going to post something, at least do your research first.

As far as Krok goes, he was different which is what Atlanta needs. I don’t expect to see much else other than the liberal rhetoric of trashing Krok because well…the AJC is one of the most liberal papers around. It’s too bad that Krok spoke his mind….apparently nowadays if you do that it makes you a racist. I still can’t get over the thugs that called his show threatening him with his life when he was speaking out against T.I. and the Jena 6 (Half of whom have committed more crimes since they were “targeted”). Just my two cents. I’ll miss Krok.

By Tim

December 13, 2007 12:46 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe they got rid of krok. Herman cain is good but not in that time slot. WSB is starting to be the Boortz and Clark station and nothing more. Come on guys we need a little varity, don’t feed us the same old stuff. Boortz is great where he’s at Clark is in a good spot and then Hanity then drop that noise you have from 7 to 10 and Herman Cain would be great for that spot then from 10 to 2 Krok or Arum, you get all the age brackets here. COME ON WSB WAKE UP!!!!

By Fred

December 13, 2007 1:44 AM | Link to this

Michael Savage rocks. Funny, intuitive, intelligent, entertaining, a good story teller, sees the best in mainstream religions (including Islam), and an explorer of truth. Best on the dial since Jean Shepard! Some say, “Vain,” but at least he’s real, exposes the truth, and is fun to listen to at the kitchen table with crumb cake and coffee. Goodbye, Krok. Can’t wait to hear more Savage.

By Fred

December 13, 2007 1:54 AM | Link to this

Yeah, Herman Cain’s a good talent. Not in the same league as Savage, but a good local talent.

By ATALIEN

December 13, 2007 3:03 AM | Link to this

Dear Digital, Who’s race baiting here? You are Sir. I only mentioned a few of Kroc’s insensitive comments. These comments were not entertainment in my opinion and obviously his insensitivity and stupidity caught up with him. Two of my comments referred to blacks and two to whites and one to us all as a community. You Sir had to interject race into this which makes you no different than Kroc. The show I heard Kroc speak about Genarlow was negative maybe you and I heard two different shows. Never did I say Vick was right but his punishment sure was not equal to his crime. Yes, I’m black and I voted for and fully support Gov. Perdue. I guess you think all blacks support T.I. I happen to like his music but I also feel what he is accused of doing is very stupid on his behalf. Jenna 6, Kids fighting over a “white tree”, come on. Hey, I took your advice, I did some research. I failed to mention the high school student by name. His name was Daniel Peek, he was the quarterback for Brookwood High. Kroc trashed his name and made insensitive remarks even when a female classmate of Daniel’s called in. R.I.P. Daniel Peek. God bless your family and friends.

By digitalassassin

December 13, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this

ATALIEN,

How is telling the truth being insensitive? As I said earlier, Krok was one of the biggest proponents of freeing Genarlow from prison. I personally am a member of the law enforcement community and even I could see what was being done to him was wrong. As far as Mr. Peek goes, while his death like any is tragic, he was high on cocaine (research the toxicology results) and intoxicated on alcohol.

According to an article on this site Mr. Peek was drunk

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/gwinnett/stories/2007/05/09/gwx0509peekdied.html

All I can say is at least he didn’t kill someone innocent, which I’m sorry if you drink and drive you aren’t. 20 bucks for a taxi anyone? Call mom and dad to pick you up and take responsibility for your screw up? Nooooooooooo we couldnt do that…..that would be….right….and mature. Instead I’ll get in a car drunk and kill myself and make my family wonder what they did wrong since I’m dead. What Mr. Peek did was selfish, stupid and wrong. God bless his family. As far as him, God has handled that as he is fair and just.

It’s not being insensitive, it’s the truth, which obviously some people have problems with.

And the Jena Six thing wasn’t about a simple fight it was about 6 punks beating a kid unconcious. But hey if that was 6 white kids on a black kid, it would be called a hate crime and Al Sharpton would be on every station saying that the white kids were just picking on a black kid because we are racists. How many times did he say the N word on Hannity’s show? This my friend is Fact.

ATALIEN I appreciate a good debate. Also I attached another link for you about how Krok went after the prosecutor of the Genarlow Wilson case and was trying to help out. If you are going to say something about someone be accuarate, and I will give you yeah I might have jumped the gun on the race thing with you, but we both know for a FACT it is there on both sides.

http://georgiaunfiltered.blogspot.com/2007/07/who-requested-genarlow-wilson-tapepart.html

By Laurie in Kennesaw

December 13, 2007 7:33 PM | Link to this

Digital Assassin, your comments are appreciated and you said it right on!

It appears that Krok struck some wussy nerves and someone boo-hooed to the powers-that-be. These people complaining about Krok probably never read his bio or saw all the GOOD he did here. Atlanta’s loss.

By Krokhead

December 13, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this

Anyone who volunteers to be Tasered has got some B*lls. Krok is a funny guy and will be missed.

By Matt

December 14, 2007 1:19 AM | Link to this

I wanted to say thanks Chris for telling my story that otherwise would have gone untold. Many of my brothers and sisters in “Blue” are thankful for your support.
I will always consider you a life long friend and I wish you and your family much prosperity and happiness.

Stay strong, Your brother in Christ, Officer Matt Henderson

By Elizabeth

December 14, 2007 1:29 AM | Link to this

Please, no more Hannity!! What happened?! We liked and will miss his show. Your station is boring at night now. We do like Savage. I wish Chris and his young family the best. Too bad, Atlanta.

By lamar seals

December 14, 2007 6:49 AM | Link to this

one of the most disgusting things ive heard was the little girl at the amusement parks in texas got her feet cut off in an accident and this piece of garbage played FOOTLOOSE an old lady was killed by an alligator in florida and this slimeball played chomping sounds and made jokes good riddance

By martha

December 14, 2007 7:35 AM | Link to this

I was also apalled at how disgusting jt was to play footloose when the girl got her feet cut off. Did anyone else hear that broadcast and did he ever apologise?

By Brian K. Ross

December 14, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

I’m glad to see him go. He was less than impressive. He should be replaced by Royal.

By Chris

December 14, 2007 1:04 PM | Link to this

While I appreciate his attempt to have a “local show,” in the end he was nothing more than a right-wing bigot. Anyone who listened to him talk about immigrants knows that. Good riddance.

By kevin j

December 14, 2007 5:08 PM | Link to this

Thank goodness he is Outta Here!!!! That guy needs to grow up and stop with the nonsense he puts out. What about Ricky dumbass ? Is he gone also?

By dan

December 14, 2007 5:26 PM | Link to this

Somebody find Ralph from Ben Hill. Dust him off and prop him up a few nites a week

Seriously, ask Pete Davis if he wants a job.

Keep Savage though

Dan

By dan

December 14, 2007 5:34 PM | Link to this

Somebody find Ralph from Ben Hill. Dust him off and prop him up a few nites a week

Seriously, ask Pete Davis if he wants a job.

Keep Savage though

Dan

By RoyalFan

December 15, 2007 7:08 AM | Link to this

Where’s Royal Marshall? Why did they yank his show? Bring Royal back! He was the best nighttime listen ever on WSB.

By Mike

December 15, 2007 9:32 AM | Link to this

Chris brought a great local view everynight. He was not a racist…just a couple of months ago he was helping the mother in south ATl who last her son. He sent two weekends helping her repair her house. Do you remember that!!! I think it is terrible to lose him and look forward to finding him on another station. GOOD LUCK CHRIS!!!!!! If you will that is a racist your just IGNORANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By bubba21Heit

December 15, 2007 12:37 PM | Link to this

Krok was okay at first, but as time progress, he got worse and worse with his antics and the annoying sound effects and childish garbage trashing people he didn’t agree with. Many he will learn from this experience and provide a more quality show.

His community involvement and coverage of certain topics were supurb, but his anoyance made me quit listening. If you really want anoyance, listen to waok weekdays between 8-12am and listen to real racial bigtory.

By Jess

December 15, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this

This sucks!!! I loved his show. He did so much good for the local Veterans and Police Offices. He will be missed.

By Mitch

December 15, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this

WSB, we’re so boring. It’s there for a reason. Boortz, hannity, savage, same junk, but different day. You could actually replay this crap. How about something oriented towards LEARNING? While WCFO is still getting off the drawing board, at least it’s a learning channel as opposed to WSB. Most are sick of the same old political/social garbage that these 3 offer, and krok was no different. It was old trash, toss it & start fresh.

By fortysomething

December 15, 2007 5:12 PM | Link to this

Major mistake to drop Krok - yes, he was teenage-ish at times, but for pete’s sake, he was right on target on most issues, and wasn’t afraid to stick it to the big guys - AND he was entertaining. Herman Cain is a nice guy, but sure is boring. I bet he got dropped not for ratings but from wsb caving to pressure from the mayor’s office or the like.

By Rob

December 15, 2007 5:14 PM | Link to this

Chris we’ll miss you. I thought you did a good job and used your show to fight for good causes. Thanks for fighting against illegal aliens. This will be a loss for WSB and maybe a gain for another local station. I hope Chris all the best and will keep an eye on the internet to find the latest news about Krok. Good luck WSB with filling those hours with “quality” talk.

By Marlin

December 15, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this

Chris was Chris,,, what else do you want at 10:00 at night…you need something wild and crazy at night…boring shows at night do not work….this from an old David Paul listener for those who really know Atlanta talk radio…

By Marlin

December 15, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this

Chris was Chris,,, what else do you want at 10:00 at night…you need something wild and crazy at night…boring shows at night do not work….this from an old David Paul listener for those who really know Atlanta talk radio…

By RON

December 15, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

KROK WAS NO ROYAL! LOVE THAT MR. CAIN GETS FULL TIME, BUT GET RID OF SAVAGE AND BRING BACK ROYAL!MR CAIN IS ONE IF THE FINEST MEN IN GEORGIA AND WILL BE GREAT FULL TIME AT WSB.LOOKS LIKE WSB HAS FINALY LEARNED THAT KROK WAS JUST THAT “KROK”! BRING BACK ROYAL THEN YOU WILL SEE THE RATINGS GO UP AT NIGHT.

By RON

December 15, 2007 6:06 PM | Link to this

KROK WAS NO ROYAL! LOVE THAT MR. CAIN GETS FULL TIME, BUT GET RID OF SAVAGE AND BRING BACK ROYAL!MR CAIN IS ONE OF THE FINEST MEN IN GEORGIA AND WILL BE GREAT FULL TIME AT WSB.LOOKS LIKE WSB HAS FINALY LEARNED THAT KROK WAS JUST THAT “KROK”! BRING BACK ROYAL THEN YOU WILL SEE THE RATINGS GO UP AT NIGHT.

By jimmy

December 15, 2007 11:02 PM | Link to this

replace cris with herman cain?what moron made that decision?is this a racial thing that seems to be the trend lately.i for one wont be tuning in anymore.good luck cris its there loss,and atlantas

By Julius

December 16, 2007 12:32 AM | Link to this

Krok tried but had no connection here. I like Herman and the Fair Tax but can he go beyond that? The Royal Treatment has always been my favorite and is sorely missed! I would listen every evening to The Treatment. Mark Arum and Ted Clark are entertaining and deserve a run. I like Michael Savage and his rantings. I think he will be good at 10PM. He has a cult following and is very intelligent. Please don’t cancel Savage.

By Marge

December 16, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this

WSB should sign up Denny Schafer who lives in Atlanta who did great talk radio for WGST before they canned him and Kimmer. What a mistake! Now they have boring nationally syndicated folks who don’t know any of our local issues. Denny now does internet radio: Denny Radio; Also Michale Savage is great! I hate when they interrupt his program for some sporting event. We need to hear his rants. I love the emotion and truth!

By Jay C

December 16, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

Not right,not just befor Christmas anyway.there are ways to do things!

By J.R. Maxwell

December 17, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this

I guess he wasn’t PC enough for the area. He exposed the corruption of the ignorant Atlanta PD hierarchy, bogus churches and the ills of the Atlanta area. I actually let my XM radio subscription lapse when I discovered this guy. I really liked his show because he wasn’t a conformist and oh so PC like they want you to be. Too bad for WSB and the AM radio world that is losing listeners. I’m going back to sattelite. Hope Krock shows up there.

By Nena

December 18, 2007 5:05 AM | Link to this

Four simple words… We Miss You Chris

By Bluto Smatz

December 18, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this

Krok was hard to listen to — more than a bit shrill, a little too “tongue tied.”

I’d love to see Michael Savage get as much time as he can. I love words and language, sarcasm and vitriol, and he’s the best thing going on radio for these. He’s almost oracular and reminds me of Howard Beal from the movie Network!

By Sean

December 19, 2007 12:18 AM | Link to this

At least he exposed our local corrupt government and opposed illegal immigration.

By TheFuzz

December 19, 2007 1:36 AM | Link to this

A sad day in local talk radio. As a police officer, I can say that Chris Krok will be sorely missed. He supported us when we needed to be supported and bashed us when we needed to be bashed. I hope he finds a good radio home on another local station! Herman Caine is alright, better than Savage in my opinion, but Krok was great with the local issues!

By schmee

December 19, 2007 2:58 AM | Link to this

I’m glad he’s gone. I listen at night, but I found Krok to lack any real insight, or ability to entertain. His show was clumsy. I once heard him make an interesting point, but it was an isolated incident. I used to try to listen, but his insistence that people who didn’t agree with him were stupid became a bore quickly. Good luck to him in his future, but I think WSB can do better…obviously, so do they. My favorite Krok moment was an immigration rally. I remember that he made a big build-up on his show in the days preceding the rally…he couldn’t say what, but he was going to be doing something big—stay tuned. Well, I tuned in to WSB-TV’s news broadcast that evening and happened to see the story covering the rally. They showed the immigrants with candles, etc…then they showed Krok, standing with a megaphone and yelling at the immigrants, threatening to blow out their candles. He stood alone, except for three police cars and officers who were there to protect him (presumably from himself). It was pathetic. On the other hand, I agreed with his stand on Genarlo Wilson’s case, so there’s always a glimmer of light in every cave.

By schmee

December 19, 2007 3:01 AM | Link to this

Oh…one more thing. I remember David Paul’s show and loved it. Krok isn’t fit to adjust DP’s microphone.

By voice of reason

December 19, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this

I can’t believe WSB stayed with Krok this long. More times than not, he lacked a fundamental understanding of the issues. When he did get it right, he lacked the depth and responsiveness to intelligently defend his position. All bluster, no substance. Herman Cain will bring intelligent positions to nighttime radio, but he won’t be terribly exciting.

By KDJ

December 19, 2007 5:20 PM | Link to this

Chris was a real talent. In fact, I wish they had moved him to the 7-10 slot. Savage’s whinning is not Entertaining. Herman Cain is better than Savage, but Chris would have been the best draw. I wish Chris and his family all the best and he will land a better gig - no doubt.

By Cordele

December 19, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this

I want the Job.

By Cordele

December 19, 2007 9:36 PM | Link to this

Hire me, I want the job

By Nelson

December 20, 2007 12:08 AM | Link to this

Put Allen Hunt, “The Pastor of Radio” on from 6-9, and air “The Royal Treatment” after that!

By Will Jones

December 20, 2007 1:00 AM | Link to this

Time for forward-thinking Cox Communications to get out ahead on the truth -before- America tries, convicts and hangs Bush and Cheney and their closest one-thousand accomplices for their overt treason. Royal has sound sense and a good manner. WSB needs to drop the fascist plutocracy shills and flourish righteously with The People.

 

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