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Syracuse’s “Big Talker” Flips to Rock as “105.9 The Rebel”

Syracuse’s “Big Talker” Flips to Rock as “105.9 The Rebel”
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Updated 1:10pm SYRACUSE — There’s another choice for rock radio in Central New York.  Cumulus Media killed “105.9 The Big Talker” this morning… and after a few hours of stunting, “105.9 The Rebel” launched at 1:05pm.  Cumulus Ops Manager Tom Mitchell says the station was inspired by “hundreds of rock music fans throughout Central New York, who kept telling us that they were tired of hearing the same 150 classic tracks over and over.” [More »]

POTW: Zombie Prom (2011)

POTW: Zombie Prom (2011)

SYRACUSE — Why should you have to wait all year for Halloween to dress up like a zombie?  Citadel rocker 95X (WAQX) hosted its annual “Zombie Prom” this past weekend in Armory Square.  Listeners were invited to dress up like a zombie — and members of the on-air staff unquestionably led by example. [More »]

Josh Grosvent to Handle Mornings at 95X

Josh Grosvent to Handle Mornings at 95X

SYRACUSE — He’s been a regular guest with Ted & Amy on 93Q (WNTQ) for a few years, even stepping in as substitute co-host (with Chris Xaver) whenever Ted & Amy are on vacation.  Starting next month, comedian Josh Grosvent will hosting his own morning show on sister station 95X (WAQX). [More »]

“Walk Up Radio” Teams Up with Wise Guys

“Walk Up Radio” Teams Up with Wise Guys

SYRACUSE — Walk Up Radio, the weekly “live to podcast” comedy show taped in front of  (and steered by) a live audience is moving to a new location.  The change takes effect with tonight’s taping. [More »]

POTW: Syracuse Radio at the State Fair (2009)

POTW: Syracuse Radio at the State Fair (2009)

SYRACUSE — It’s one of the few places where you can count on seeing plenty of broadcasters together in one place every year: the Great New York State Fair, which opened yesterday in the Town of Geddes, just outside of Syracuse.  In this “Mega Picture of the Week,” here are all the stations we found during a quick swing through the fairgrounds on Opening Day. [More »]

Walk-Up Radio 20th Show Postponed

<i>Walk-Up Radio</i> 20th Show Postponed

Updated 6/25 at 5:15pm – Seen on Walk Up Radio’s Twitter page: Due to a family emergency, the Dave Matthews tickets will be given out at a later date. Walk-Up is cancelled tonight. So sorry.

Original article posted 6/24: SYRACUSE — Roughly four months since a few local radio personalities and comedians teamed up to form “Walk-Up Radio,” the weekly podcast is hoping for a big audience for it’s 20th show, which tapes this Thursday (6/25). [More »]

Introducing Walk-Up Radio

Introducing <i>Walk-Up Radio</i>

SYRACUSE — There’s a brand new radio show in Syracuse… hosted by current and former on-air personalities… but you won’t find it on AM radio, FM radio, or even satellite radio.  The only way to hear the unique, new format of “Walk-Up Radio” is to visit their website — or catch a live taping of the show. [More »]

Citadel Names New 95X Program Director

Citadel Names New 95X Program Director

Citadel’s Syracuse cluster briefly had 2 openings for PDs, but they’re back to just one opening, after hiring a new skipper for active rocker 95X (WAQX). [More »]