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Post by Cactus Panther on Nov 12, 2022 13:02:28 GMT -6
1250 The Fan did not close shop. It's owner, Audacy, cut costs by switching from local to network programming.They kept Sparky on the payroll. So the only thing they are doing locally that I am aware of is an occasional podcast such as this one with Bart.
I was never a big fan of Sparky through all the years of his time on air at that station, but I must admit it was refreshing to hear him. He was on point the whole 12+ minutes of the interview. That's something we don't get much of with the remaining on-air personalities.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Nov 12, 2022 14:01:18 GMT -6
Everything local is gone. Staff was laid off. That would say we our out of business.
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Post by FTA1982 on Nov 12, 2022 14:20:41 GMT -6
It's too bad because they were the only channel to at least talk Panthers or bring the coaches on. 97.3 and 94.5 are too busy asking your favorite condiment and the 8th OL from the Packers.
Milwaukee radio is a disaster.
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Post by Cactus Panther on Nov 12, 2022 14:50:27 GMT -6
Everything local is gone. Staff was laid off. That would say we our out of business. It is a matter of semantics. Technically, the same owner of the station is selling advertising on it for the purpose of making money. They are still in business. They are just conducting business differently.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Dec 8, 2022 15:18:15 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2022 18:22:32 GMT -6
I listened to the WTMJ interview when I drove home, I enjoyed and was impressed with the interview. He talked about how he builds a program, he talked about the 200,000 alum that are out there. I really hope about 5000 alum and current students step up and makes some noise. He mentioned how Marquette and the Badgers have a different fan base. Go Panther Nation!!!
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Dec 16, 2022 8:12:20 GMT -6
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Dec 22, 2022 10:01:01 GMT -6
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Post by A Statement By SHAUN on Dec 22, 2022 11:55:10 GMT -6
Interview starts at 27 min
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Post by Cactus Panther on Dec 22, 2022 14:19:01 GMT -6
35:13 "If you go into a room and say 'where did you graduate from?' UWM folks that graduated from Milwaukee aren't the loudest. They're not as loud as the (Marquette) and Wisconsin (fans). They do not seem quite as proud, and I think that's our job. Our job is to make those folks proud. But there is more than enough in the city that want to cheer for Milwaukee, that we have our own niche, and it is plenty big. It's a big piece of the pie."
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Post by Cactus Panther on Jan 11, 2023 8:55:08 GMT -6
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Post by tyrunner0097 on Jan 11, 2023 9:53:32 GMT -6
Sparky knows his basketball, college and pro. He tends to lean more to Marquette and Bucky, but he keeps the Panthers in mind too.
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Post by Pounce Needs Pals on Jan 11, 2023 10:01:46 GMT -6
What a great 1st question by that Matt guy. LOl.
Interesting the money from the trip to Iowa State bought the Brew City Classic. Yet, they will go to UC Davis next year.
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Post by Cactus Panther on Jan 11, 2023 10:31:55 GMT -6
What a great 1st question by that Matt guy. LOl. Interesting the money from the trip to Iowa State bought the Brew City Classic. Yet, they will go to UC Davis next year. Nice to know that Coach appreciates John, even if Sparky would not ask all of his questions. š Buppie should be happy about the return game at UC Davis. As long as they will make that trip, it would be nice if they would head from Davis to the warmer weather of southern CA or AZ. I (and they) can only hope!
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Post by buppie05 on Jan 11, 2023 11:28:06 GMT -6
What a great 1st question by that Matt guy. LOl. Interesting the money from the trip to Iowa State bought the Brew City Classic. Yet, they will go to UC Davis next year. Nice to know that Coach appreciates John, even if Sparky would not ask all of his questions. š Buppie should be happy about the return game at UC Davis. As long as they will make that trip, it would be nice if they would head from Davis to the warmer weather of southern CA or AZ. I (and they) can only hope! My happiness would be beyond measure if we make the Davis game happen. Iām like an hour and a half away, so Iād be dragging myself and all my Cali friends to the game. We can only hope that would turn into a Southwest/West Coast road trip. Iād go along for the ride.
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