Listening Tips & Radio Trivia
Here are some great listening tips along with some fascinating trivia about Radio, stations, DJs and more.
Which Love Songs Are Getting Played the Most on Radio This Valentine's Day?
Mediaguide is a company that tracks which songs are being played on radio stations across America. The stats are coming in and here are the top love songs airing this month.
Mediaguide is a company that tracks which songs are being played on radio stations across America. The stats are coming in and here are the top love songs airing this month.
What All-News pioneering radio station originated the phrase, "You give us 22 minutes, we'll give you the world" ?
What All-News pioneering radio station originated the phrase, "You give us 22 minutes, we'll give you the world"? Here's the answer...
What All-News pioneering radio station originated the phrase, "You give us 22 minutes, we'll give you the world"? Here's the answer...
Which Satellite Radio Provider Sponsors A Car in the Indy Racing League?
Here's a bit of racing trivia for you: which Satellite Radio provider (SIRIUS or XM) sponsors a car in the Indy Racing League?
Here's a bit of racing trivia for you: which Satellite Radio provider (SIRIUS or XM) sponsors a car in the Indy Racing League?
Comcast High-Speed Internet Subscribers: Get "Rhapsody Radio PLUS" Free
If you are a subscriber to Comcast High-Speed Internet, great news! you just have been given a new feature: Rhapsody Radio PLUS. That means over 80 commercial-free radio stations. Details.
If you are a subscriber to Comcast High-Speed Internet, great news! you just have been given a new feature: Rhapsody Radio PLUS. That means over 80 commercial-free radio stations. Details.
Why Did My Favorite Radio Station Change Format?
Recently, Philadelphia lost it's longtime Modern Rock station, Y100, and just this week, KCBS-FM/"The Arrow" in Los Angeles became "93.1 Jack-FM". Someone emailed me today and wanted to know what happened to "The Arrow"? Some stations seem to change formats yearly. Others stay the same for long periods of time and then suddenly, quite unexpectedly, change for no apparent reason. Well, there's always a reason and here it is.
Recently, Philadelphia lost it's longtime Modern Rock station, Y100, and just this week, KCBS-FM/"The Arrow" in Los Angeles became "93.1 Jack-FM". Someone emailed me today and wanted to know what happened to "The Arrow"? Some stations seem to change formats yearly. Others stay the same for long periods of time and then suddenly, quite unexpectedly, change for no apparent reason. Well, there's always a reason and here it is.
Radio and Youth: Why Your Taste In Music Is Held Hostage
It doesn’t matter whether you get your music from traditional radio stations, Internet Radio, Satellite Radio or your iPod. Your musical tastes become programmed into your brain and most people follow this programming all their life. Find out why.
It doesn’t matter whether you get your music from traditional radio stations, Internet Radio, Satellite Radio or your iPod. Your musical tastes become programmed into your brain and most people follow this programming all their life. Find out why.
What does Viagra and Radio have in common?
What does Viagra and Radio have in common?
What does Viagra and Radio have in common?
Hoodio: A Jacket For Kids With A Built-In Radio
Here's a great gift idea: Wild Planet® is offering the hoodio: a jacket for kids with a built-in AM/FM radio. Read more.
Here's a great gift idea: Wild Planet® is offering the hoodio: a jacket for kids with a built-in AM/FM radio. Read more.
Can I Listen To Internet Radio in My Car?
A site visitor says his favorite radio stations are online stations from around the world. He wants to know how he can listen to them in his car. Read more.
A site visitor says his favorite radio stations are online stations from around the world. He wants to know how he can listen to them in his car. Read more.
Is the Sound Quality of Satellite Radio What They Promise?
A site visitor, with a Radio engineering background, writes an opinion concerning the sound quality of Satellite Radio. Read more.
A site visitor, with a Radio engineering background, writes an opinion concerning the sound quality of Satellite Radio. Read more.
What's the Deal With These "All Christmas" Radio Stations?
A site visitor wants to know if it's a good move for a local "Oldies" station to go "All Christmas" and if that's a trend. Here's the answer.
A site visitor wants to know if it's a good move for a local "Oldies" station to go "All Christmas" and if that's a trend. Here's the answer.
How Can I Listen To Internet Audio While In My Home Away From My Computer?
A site visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know how to listen to Internet audio while in his home but away from his computer. Here's the answer
A site visitor to Radio.about.com wants to know how to listen to Internet audio while in his home but away from his computer. Here's the answer
What band has a dog named "Radio"?
Here's a music trivia question for you: What band has a dog named "Radio"? See the answer.
Here's a music trivia question for you: What band has a dog named "Radio"? See the answer.
Total Amount of Radio Stations in the U.S.A. - 2004
The F.C.C. has released the total amount of radio stations in the U.S.A. as of June 30, 2004. Here it is.
The F.C.C. has released the total amount of radio stations in the U.S.A. as of June 30, 2004. Here it is.
British Radio Listeners Are Among The World's Most Devoted Listeners
British radio listeners are among the world's most devoted listeners. Do you know what percentage of the population tunes in each week?
British radio listeners are among the world's most devoted listeners. Do you know what percentage of the population tunes in each week?
How Did Radio Once Help Marlon Brando Act?
How Did Radio Once Help Marlon Brando Act? Here's the answer.
How Did Radio Once Help Marlon Brando Act? Here's the answer.
Radio FAQ
Essential questions and answers about the Radio industry.
Essential questions and answers about the Radio industry.
How Many Radio Stations Are There In The United States?
How many radio stations are there in the United States of America? Here's the answer.
How many radio stations are there in the United States of America? Here's the answer.
"Trumped!" - Donald Trump On Radio
Donald Trump is now going to be syndicated nationwide on the radio. Here are the details.
Donald Trump is now going to be syndicated nationwide on the radio. Here are the details.
10 Clicks To 10 Of The Best Alternative Rock Stations
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Alternative Rock stations around.
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Alternative Rock stations around.
10 Clicks To 10 Of The Best Classic Rock Stations
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Classic Rock stations around.
In 10 clicks, your Radio Guide will introduce you to 10 of the best Classic Rock stations around.
Annotated "You Might Be In Radio If....List"
Working in Radio is a unique experience. And, as in other professions, certain things eventually become very evident which are particular to the business. Here is a long, funny list with annotations when appropriate. If you're in the biz, you'll get it right away. If you're not, click the links as you read for explanations or more background. Here's the list.
Working in Radio is a unique experience. And, as in other professions, certain things eventually become very evident which are particular to the business. Here is a long, funny list with annotations when appropriate. If you're in the biz, you'll get it right away. If you're not, click the links as you read for explanations or more background. Here's the list.
Enter Marie Osmond: The Anti-Indecency Jock
In the wake of a radio industry under siege by detractors who say there is too much indecency on the airwaves, it’s Marie Osmond: the anti-indecency jock. Read more.
In the wake of a radio industry under siege by detractors who say there is too much indecency on the airwaves, it’s Marie Osmond: the anti-indecency jock. Read more.
How Come More Than One Radio Station Can Have The Same "Name"?
A site visitor writes, "I am confused by the article about radio stations who refer to themselves as "KISS". I thought only one station could have a call sign." Here's the explanation.
A site visitor writes, "I am confused by the article about radio stations who refer to themselves as "KISS". I thought only one station could have a call sign." Here's the explanation.
How Much Money Will Howard Stern Lose Being Dropped By Clear Channel?
How Much Money Will Howard Stern Lose Because His Show Was Dropped By Clear Channel Communications? Click for the answer.
How Much Money Will Howard Stern Lose Because His Show Was Dropped By Clear Channel Communications? Click for the answer.
Radio Distracts Driver And Two People Die
Radio is a wonderful thing...unless you're careless with it. Two people died because of one driver's fiddling. Details.
Radio is a wonderful thing...unless you're careless with it. Two people died because of one driver's fiddling. Details.
What famous member of the "Eagles" - is also an avid ham operator?
What famous musician - best known for playing in the "Eagles" - is also an avid ham radio operator?
What famous musician - best known for playing in the "Eagles" - is also an avid ham radio operator?
What talk-show host has spawned a $60 million-dollar-a-year "empire"?
What Radio talk-show host has spawned a $60 million-dollar-a-year "empire" according to BusinessWeek?
What Radio talk-show host has spawned a $60 million-dollar-a-year "empire" according to BusinessWeek?
What Was The 2nd Largest Fine Ever Assessed For Radio Indecency?
What Was The 2nd Largest Fine Ever Assessed For Radio Indecency? Here's the answer.
What Was The 2nd Largest Fine Ever Assessed For Radio Indecency? Here's the answer.
What Was The Largest Fine Ever Levied By The F.C.C. For Indecency?
What Was The Largest Fine Ever Levied By The F.C.C. For Indecency?
What Was The Largest Fine Ever Levied By The F.C.C. For Indecency?
Which DJ Called 60 Minutes' Leslie Stahl a "gutless, lying weasel"?
Which Radio Host Called '60 Minutes' Leslie Stahl a "gutless, lying weasel"?
Which Radio Host Called '60 Minutes' Leslie Stahl a "gutless, lying weasel"?
Why Some Radio Station Call Letters Begin With "W" And Others "K"
Why do some U.S. radio station call letters begin with "W" and others begin with "K"? Find out.
Why do some U.S. radio station call letters begin with "W" and others begin with "K"? Find out.
National Public Radio Offers An Audio Archive
NPR, National Public Radio, offers an Audio Archive that goes back to 1997. You can search for audio by keyword, by time period and by program. Read more.
NPR, National Public Radio, offers an Audio Archive that goes back to 1997. You can search for audio by keyword, by time period and by program. Read more.
Vernon Kay To Host New Shows As BBC Radio 1
BBC Radio 1 continues to evolve with personalities set to leave and others ready to move into new slots. Read more.
BBC Radio 1 continues to evolve with personalities set to leave and others ready to move into new slots. Read more.
Public Radio KQED Adds Quicktime Streaming Option
Public Radio station, KQED, the most trafficked station site in public broadcasting, has added Quicktime streaming to it's online listening options.
Public Radio station, KQED, the most trafficked station site in public broadcasting, has added Quicktime streaming to it's online listening options.
For Valentine's Day: Radio Stations With A "KISS" To Listen To
It's Valentine's Day and if you're looking for a "kiss", we've got a list. There are many Radio stations across the country and around the world that refer to themselves as "KISS" in one form or another. Here's are just a few that you can listen to online.
It's Valentine's Day and if you're looking for a "kiss", we've got a list. There are many Radio stations across the country and around the world that refer to themselves as "KISS" in one form or another. Here's are just a few that you can listen to online.
Rick Dees - A Personal Memory - His Time At WHBQ, Memphis
A short personal memory about Rick Dees and the first time I heard his Radio show while he was still performing at WHBQ, Memphis, Tennessee.
A short personal memory about Rick Dees and the first time I heard his Radio show while he was still performing at WHBQ, Memphis, Tennessee.
Radio Bloopers and Outtakes Age of Consent Selection - Series 2
Some of the following bloopers and outtakes contain adult language. Are you 13 years of age or older?
Some of the following bloopers and outtakes contain adult language. Are you 13 years of age or older?