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Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

I think I'd have to jump onto the A.D.D. wagon as well.

A.D.D?

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

4 hours - Gags is a four hour marathon of which a very low percentage of folks listen to on it's original broadcast night. Those that come into shout about then usually roll their virual eyes. Now out of that 4 hours, approximatley only 3 hours of it are music. The rest are promotions for New Jersey and other places and events that AM listeners have little to no interest in (or they've heard them so many times....). Do we really want promos and commercials on our airwaves?

I happen to think it is quite a privilege to have his show rebroadcast here. Again, it *IS* a show broadcast right from my area so I can understand a bit of local and Philly area news. I'm not sure, since it is Tom's show, that we should be editing its content. However, if it is OK with Tom, you can be appointed to sit and listen and censor all of the public service announcements and discussion, and leave just the music.

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

The show just is not working as well anymore, for me. What that show was prior to the RIAA uproad has not seemed to return. Now, I have to admit I'm new to Tom's shows. I have only been listening to him about 1.5 years - not a very long time. Most of the time I can't understand the dialogue or monologue. I hardly ever know what's playing unless I recognize it. As Lamour said before, that takes a lot of the interest and enjoyment out of the program.

Tom's show has not changed. The RIAA uproar concerned internet radio paying more blood-money to carry music content. It had nothing to do with Tom's show content.

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

What I'd like to see from Tom is a version of his show that he does just for us. Not a rebroadcast of their Saturday night show, but a separate, individually programmed show just for AM listeners. Or perhaps just an interview show led by him that mixes Prog Music news and live or recorded interviews with parties of interest to our genre. Tom's musical knowledge is tantamout to the Prog scene on the East coast. He is a major force to be utilized to support and promote the growth and sustainment of Progressive Rock in the United States and abroad. I don't have issues with his talent, knowledge or artistic creativity. But I'd like to see it used more creatively and specifically to OUR end. I don't think we are here to promote 88.9FM. Not to mention that they too broadcast on the internet and anyone can get the same feed (if not a slightly better one at that as it is direct and not mirrored {or whatever you call it} thus reducing the quality of the sound). I find that redundant and not in character of the Flagship of the Prog Radio world (which is what we are IMHO).

I think too many here focus on the medium and not the message.

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

Okay, enough about the present system, except to say, I miss the shows that have fallen by the wayside of late. I would like to seem those spots return or be replaced in a short format. I'll write more in another post about some of the types of shows I'd like to see.

Sean's show I miss. However, I know he's a busy man. He may have burned himself out too trying to cover, sometimes obscure, regions of the world. Perhaps, his show would have benefitted from a 1 hr format with more sequel parts.

Originally Posted by OverHillandDale

And lastly, please everyone, understand I respect everyone's efforts towards making AM the best internet radio station. The time, dedication, knowledge, talent and BS&T it takes to do what each of you do is greatly appreciated. Do not think I don't understand or appreciate what you do. I know what it takes and I do appreciate you!!! But I do think we can fine tune everyone's talents and efforts into something better for everyone.

Gracias from one and all.