Johnny Goyen returns to Houston Radio Platinum

Houston Radio Platinum is proud to announce that Texas Radio Hall of Fame member Johnny Goyen will be joining the staff. 

The multi-talented Goyen has worked at many stations in the Houston area including: KYOK, KIKK, KRBE, KODA, KNUZ, KENR, KAUM, KXYZ, KILT, KPRC and KFMK, and will be HRP’s new afternoon talent from 2pm to 6pm.  

Houstonradioplatinum.com CEO Joey Kovacik added "We are excited to have Johnny Goyen part of the line-up. It's a blast from the past...it's like the old KFMK here in Houston." 

HRP morning man Jimbo also praised Goyen, “Johnny will be the perfect fit for Houston Radio Platinum. We are the only classic hits station available in Houston.  One of Johnny’s best stops was at KFMK playing the classics. This is too good to be true.” 

And Johnny not only brings his talent, but he also brings a lot of Houston history with his afternoon show feature “Reflections of Houston.”  Goyen’s career dates back to the mid 60’s when he was just a teen. He’s met many of the stars and broke a lot of the records we call “classics” today. 

In addition to Goyen joining the station, the new HRP lineup is 

The Jimbo Show (5am to 10am)

Joey and Barry (10am to 2pm)

Johnny Goyen (2pm to 6pm)

Cat (6pm to 9pm) 

Donna Reed with Love Songs (9pm to 2am). 

Houston Radio Platinum is also bringing back the spirit of old school radio with unique specialty shows like Friday Night Power Hits with Gary Mac (9pm Fridays) and "Crispy Coated Robots Listen To," an album review show heard on Sundays at noon. 

Listen online at www.houstonradioplatinum.com, or download the FREE Houston Radio Platinum app from your app store. 

Join Johnny weekdays from 2pm to 6pm Monday through Friday starting July 1st. 

(Thanks from a release sent to me by Houston Radio Platinum)

Classic Houston radio aircheck audio from the 1950s to the 2000s

Here's something different, vintage Houston radio clips ranging from the 1950s to the 2000s! And all of these air checks are available on YouTube thanks mostly to coolcat713. If you love old radio or are feeling nostalgic, then I have just sucked many hours and hours away from you!

KILT 610 Houston - Jingle Montage
Here's a collection of jingles and recordings from the 1950's to early 1980's on KILT 610 AM radio in Houston.

KNUZ Radio Houston - Arch Yancy (1962)
Vintage aircheck from 1962 with Arch Yancy on KNUZ AM 1230 Houston. K-NUZ
- KNUZ 1966 aircheck

KXYZ Radio Houston - (1964)
KXYZ-FM 96.5 with a Beautiful Music format from October 1964.

1230 KNUZ Houston - Hank Hammer (1964)
From December 1964, Hank Hammer on KNUZ-AM Radio 1230 in Houston.

1230 KNUZ Houston - Buddy McGregor (1965)
Recorded June 16, 1965 from KNUZ-AM 1230 radio in Houston, Texas.

KILT 610 Houston - Lee Randall (1966)
Top of hour time tone and I.D. for KILT-AM 610 Houston with Lee Randall, recorded December 1966

KILT 610 Houston - Bill Young (1967)
Bill Young on KILT-AM 610 Houston from 1967.

KILT 610 Houston - Ron Foster Show (1968)
Ron Foster on KILT 610 AM Houston from August 1968.

Joske's Houston radio advertisement (1968)
This radio advertisement was recorded in August of 1968 from Houston radio station, K I L T.

KILE Galveston - Darrell Hendrix Radio Show (1969)
From 1969, Galveston native, Darrell Hendrix on KILE-AM 1400 "The BIG 14" Galveston. (aircheck by Grady McAllister)

KILT 610 Houston - Rick Shaw (1969)
Recorded Jan 1969 from KILT-AM 610 in Houston.

KILT 610 Houston - Todd Wallace (1969)
Aircheck from 1969 with Todd Wallace on KILT AM 610 - Houston

KILT 610 Houston - Steve Lundy (1970)
Aircheck with Steve Lundy recorded 1970.

KRLY-FM Houston - Danny O' Brian (1971)
Recorded 1971 from KRLY 94 FM (93.7) in Houston.

KILT 610 Houston - Bill Young (1972)
(Recorded 1972) Then Program Director, Bill Young and listeners in Houston discusses KILT.

KENR 1070 Radio Houston jingles (1972)

KILT 610 Houston - K.O. Bayley - Rock Revival (1973)
From 1973, K.O. Bayley on KILT AM 610 in Houston with the Rock Revival.
- KILT 610 Houston - K.O. Bayley (1973)

KRLY-FM Houston - Danny O'Brian - (1973)
Recorded in 1971 from KRLY-FM 94 (93.7) Houston, Texas

KULF Houston - Composite part 1 (1972-1973)
KULF Houston - Composite part 2 (1972-1973)
KULF Radio Houston - Composite (1979)

KILT 610 Houston - Jay West (1975)
Jay West is featured on his 10AM - Noon KILT show on the first Sunday of Summer, 1975.

KILT 610 Houston - Hudson & Harrigan (1977)
Aircheck from 1977 with Hudson & Harrigan on 610 KILT AM radio in Houston (this is Stevens and Pruett as H&H).

KULF Houston - Chuck Buell (1977)
Chuck Buell on KULF-AM 790 "79 KULF" in Houston. (circa 1977)

KILT 610 Houston - Sheila Mayhew (1977)
Recorded in 1977 from KILT-AM 610 Houston

KAUM-FM Houston aircheck from Dec. 1979
Taped during the last hours of 1979, Rick Lambert counts down that year's hits and rings in the new decade.

KILT 610 Houston - Captain Jack (1980)
March 25,1980 from KILT 610 AM Houston.
- KILT 610 Houston - Top 9 at 9 with Capt. Jack (1980)

KULF Houston - Beau Weaver (1981)
790 AM KULF Houston radio aircheck with Beau Weaver, recorded December 29, 1981.

98FM KFMK Houston - TOH
Top of hour ID from KFMK-FM 97.9 "98FM KFMK" Houston with Lee Jolly, recorded in the early 80's.

KKBQ 93Q Houston - John Lander (1984)
KKBQ FM Pasadena/KKBQ Houston John Lander and the Q-Morning Zoo (taped 1984)

104 KRBE Houston - Chris Kelley (1984)
Chris Kelley talks to a Diana Ross fan (Dale Gibson) over the phone at the Diana Ross concert at the Houston Summit.

97 Rock Houston aircheck from 1985
Recorded during the fall of 1985 from KSRR-FM 96.5 (97 ROCK) Houston, TX.

Houston's 104 KRBE as it sounded back in 1985
Matt Allen recorded on 104 KRBE in 1985.

KKBQ Houston - Chris Allen (1987)
The late Chris Allen on KKBQ-FM "93Q" Houston from 1987.

KKBQ 93Q Houston - John Lander Q Morning Zoo - Fall 1989
KKBQ 93Q Houston - John Lander Q Morning Zoo - Fall 1989
- 93Q tribute celebrates John Lander and top 40 1980s radio

KNRJ 96.5 Houston - Jammin' Johnny "O" (1989)
From 1989, a small composite from KNRJ-FM Houston (Energy 96.5).

KLTR 93.7 Houston - Jim Conlee (1989)
Jim Conlee and Betsy Ballard are included in this station profile/aircheck.

KKBQ 93Q Houston - Susan Wise (1989)
Recorded in 1989 from KKBQ-FM Pasadena/Houston, TX

1230 KNUZ Houston - Bob Edwards (1991)
KNUZ-AM 1230 radio Houston aircheck with Bob Edwards, recorded Nov.1991.

KMJQ "102 Jamz" Houston - Long John (1992)
From November 1992, Long John on KMJQ-FM "102 Jamz"

KRBE 104 Houston - Sam Malone - August 1993
KRBE 104 Houston - Sam Malone - August 1993
- Sam Malone of KRBE, KHMX talks to Mike McGuff

101 KLOL Houston - "Scary Gary" Poole - (1993)
From 1993, "Scary Gary" on Outlaw Radio, KLOL-FM Houston "101 KLOL".

104 KRBE Houston - Paul "Cubby" Bryant (1993)
104 KRBE Houston - Paul "Cubby" Bryant (1993)

101 KLOL Houston - Scott T. Phillips (1993)
From 1993, Scott T. Phillips on Outlaw Radio, KLOL-FM Houston "101 KLOL".

Mix 96.5 Houston - Clint Wright (1994)
From February of 1994, Clint Wright on KHMX-FM 96.5 "Mix 96.5" Houston.

104 KRBE Houston - Ryan Chase (1994)
Ryan Chase on KRBE-FM Houston. (Recorded by Kevin M. - July 4, 1994.)

104 KRBE Houston - Scott Sparks (1996)
From 1996 - Scott Sparks on KRBE/Houston

104 KRBE Houston - Sam Malone (2000)
From 2000, Sam Malone and the Morning Show, with Maria Todd on KRBE-FM Houston "104 KRBE".
- Should Sam Malone have stayed at 104.1 KRBE?
- Sam Malone joins 1070 The Answer KNTH

ROCK 101 KLOL Houston - June 2000
Outlaw Dave on KLOL/Houston

KODA-FM Houston - Weaver & Dana (2000)
Weaver & Dana on KODA-FM, Houston's Sunny 99.1 from June 2000.

KLDE "Oldies 107.5" Houston - aircheck (2002)
From 2002, Barry Kaye on KLDE-FM, "Oldies 107.5" Houston.

KHMX Houston - Paul Christy (2002)
Paul Christy on KHMX-FM Houston, "Mix 96.5" from 2002.

Joe Ford of Houston radio has died

Joe Ford, a 2003 inductee into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame and Houston on-air/voice-over legend, has passed away, according to the hall of fame.

- Houston radio DJs of the 1960s talk about era

"Joe was an icon, a great guy and a mentor to many," Texas Radio Hall of Fame director emeritus Josh Holstead, who goes by 'Rowdy Yates' on his nationally syndicated show, told mikemcguff.com.  "As the city of Houston grew up and out, so did Joe.  From his days at KNUZ, KFMK, and KLDE.  Joe had an in-demand voice and presentation as a voice talent."

His radio journey began at 1230 KNUZ, where he spent more than 15 years as both program director and DJ. 

"Joe was more than a voice, he was a smooth operator on the air if there ever was one," 101 KLOL founder Pat Fant told mikemcguff.com. "He was my program director at KNUZ 1230am in the late sixties. If not for Joe, I would have never had the opportunity to pursue the new rock and get it on the air during the summer of '69, a pivotal time for everyone. Joe is the RADIO manager responsible for giving me the on-air name Crown Prince. That's what I was called as I turned a Top 40 station into a progressive rocker every night at 10pm. From there, it turned into KLOL."

Ford later joined KILT, working alongside another Houston radio great, Bill Young, before a brief stop at top-rated country station KIKK. His career then took him to KRBE for mornings, followed by Houston’s first oldies station, KFMK, and eventually Oldies 94.5 KLDE, where he reigned as a top-rated host from 1995 to 2001.

"I worked with Joe, back in the early 90’s, when he did middays on Oldies 94.5," Chad Stevens-Roch told me. "He was one of the nicest, and smoothest guys on and off the air. He sure will be missed."

Throughout his three-decade radio career, Ford earned numerous honors — including Billboard Magazine’s recognition as one of America’s Top 5 DJs — and was twice voted Houston’s favorite air personality. His talents extended beyond radio: he hosted his own TV show on WB 39, portrayed “Granpaw Orville” on Channel 11’s Late, Late Show, and even shared the screen with Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones in the film Backroads as “Max the Trucker.”

What began as a favor to clients turned into a new venture when Ford founded Joe Ford Voiceworks in his later years. 

Responding to demand for around-the-clock access, he built a state-of-the-art recording facility designed for those “need-it-yesterday” projects. His studio features premium microphones, including the EV27ND, Sennheiser 416, Shure SM7B, KSM44SL, and Neumann TLM103, supported by dual DigiDesign-equipped setups for voice recordings.

As a producer, writer, announcer, and narrator, Ford, who attended the University of Houston, specialized in fast-turnaround voice work for radio and television commercials, narrations, and movie trailers. 

"Even if you never listened to his radio show, Houstonian's will remember his voice for decades on the Strickland Chevrolet commercials on radio and TV too," added Holstead.  "In all my years, I never recall anyone saying a bad thing about the guy. What I admired most was his devotion to his family. And while I know he will be missed, I take great comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering, and he is reunited with his wife."

TV reporter sexpert in DFW, Tonia Bendickson leaves, TX radio and more

CW33 "sexpert" Shana Franklin caught in love nest
Veteran CW33 reporter Shana Franklin, who self-describes herself as the station's "sexpert," has a new video bio on the Dallas-based station's website.

Former KHOU 11 morning anchor leaves WBTV 3
Tonia Bendickson, one of the foremost personalities at WBTV Charlotte, NC for a decade, has parted ways with the station.
- http://toniabendickson.wordpress.com/

Some Newspapers, Tracking Readers Online, Shift Coverage
Now, because of technology that can pinpoint what people online are viewing and commenting on, how much time they spend with an article and even how much money an article makes in advertising revenue, newspapers can make more scientific decisions about allocating their ever scarcer resources.

Trae Tha Truth On Being Banned From Radio One & His Friendship With Lupe Fiasco
Interview with Trae Tha Truth reveals his feelings about feud with 97.9 The Box KBXX.

Gawker Media Now Bigger Than All Newspapers Online — Except One
The latest traffic memo arrives from Gawker Media honcho Nick Denton: in it, Comscore shows that his network of sites is bigger than any newspaper online but one.

TV photog describes what a news gang-bang is
Don't worry, it is safe for work and is a term widely used in the television industry.

Weekly football lineups on Houston radio stations
Weekly scheduled football hits on KILT (610 AM). KBME (790 AM), KGOW (1560 AM) and KFNC (97.5 FM).

In Corpus Christi, Texas, the Beatles meet "Jake"
Five days of all-Beatles stunting at the former AC “Star 107.3” KRSR leads to a new variety hits station named “Jake.”

Business booming, local shows launching in San Antonio
With summer coming to a close and the temperature slipping back to the double digits, San Antonio stations are poised to launch new programs.

Television Company Belo Corp. (BLC) Names Angela Betasso Vice President/Sales
Belo announced that Angela Betasso has been named the Company's vice president/Sales.

What are the top ads in DFW?
According to Media Monitors, the #1 advertiser in Dallas last week on the radio was...

Tim McCoy new GM of KFMK-FM in Austin, Texas
Contemporary Christian KFMK-FM (105.9) “The River” is in the process of changing hands from Clear Channel’s Aloha Station Trust to Seattle-based Crista Ministries.

MandM grabs a handful of Texas radio stations
Munbilla Broadcasting Properties is the seller, and MandM Broadcaster Ltd. the buyer of a package of radio stations that lie to the west of three different Texas Arbitron markets.

New TV season, Belo vs Time Warner, radio squirrel attack and more

This week’s season premieres
The new fall schedule for the networks until it all starts getting cancelled or juggled around.

Want an On-Air Gig at 'GMA?' Apply Now!
ABC's "Good Morning America" is looking for a new advice guru, and rather than work their network of contacts, the producers are opening it up the general public.

Belo, Time Warner fire volleys in talks over TV stations
Time Warner Cable Inc. and Dallas-based Belo Corp . are negotiating a new agreement over how much Time Warner will pay Belo to carry several of its television stations in markets around the country, including ABC affiliate WFAA-TV (Channel 8) in Dallas.
- KENS, Time Warner in contract negotiations

Mix Up The Structure Of Story Packages
All newscasts have points where viewers are more likely to switch away - just before the break, after the lead story, and after weather, are some of the more common ones. The beginning of a package is one of these vulnerable moments.

Aging Shows, Management Shakeup Give ABC Cause for Concern
ABC needs to pull a desperate housewife out of its fall schedule.

Networks flip in San Antonio
The CW Network has a new home in San Antonio, flipping to Sinclair’s KYMS-TV. The market’s former affiliate, Corridor Television LLP’s KCWX-TV, has picked up the MyNetwork affiliation exited by KYMS.

Station is taken off the air by a squirrel
You call this the radio episode of “When Squirrels Attack.”

Get Your Roland Martin Ascots Here!
CNN contributor and Houston guy Roland Martin is renowned for his sense of style. Specifically, his mastery of the ascot, the tie-alternative that has seemingly been lost to time.

Modern Luxury Completes Sale
Modern Luxury Media has completed its sale to an investment group led by Dickey Publishing and managed by Cumulus Media. So now Houston Modern Luxury is owned by 104.1 KRBE owners.

KFMK bringing a new spirit to Austin
CRISTA Broadcasting announced that KFMK 105.9 Austin, TX will re-launched as Spirit 105.9 when its new Christian Contemporary format began.

Another college FM ponders selling its license
First Rice University's 91.7 KTRU announced a sale; next could be Vanderbilt.

Texas fifth-graders produce daily TV newscasts
It's lights, camera, action every weekday morning in a corner of the Heritage Elementary School library.

Texas News Site Uses Raw Data to Attract, Keep Audience
The Texas Tribune has figured out one way to draw and keep readers on their site.

'The Situation' in Apple's top 10-grossing apps
Mike Sorrentino's iPhone application -- appropriately titled "The Situation" -- has soared into Apple's top 10-grossing entertainment apps.

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- Mike McGuff: From blogger to KIAH 39 reporter
- FOX 26 KRIV's Sibila Vargas returning to California for TV anchor job

Bob Boudreaux update, Houston/Dallas radio ratings and more

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New deal for DeDe McGuire
DeDe McGuire signs new contract with Service Broadcasting’s urban “K-104” KKDA-FM, Dallas.

Former Dallas TV journalist Rebecca Rodriguez is new communications chief for Dallas ISD
Dallas ISD hires Rebecca Rodriguez, former news reporter and current city of Arlington spokesperson, as new communications chief.

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KTXD Dallas Launches New Local Program
In partnership with D Magazine, London Broadcasting’s KTXD Dallas (DMA 5) launches D: The Broadcast followed by the debut of D Living.
- Seismic shift at KTXD -- from Perry Mason to D: The Broadcast

Houston and DFW radio ratings
ALL ACCESS presents JANUARY PPM market radio rating highlights for Houston and Dallas, compiled by the Ratings Experts at RESEARCH DIRECTOR, INC. and powered by XTRENDS, radio's #1 PPM and diary analysis tool.
- Radio One Houston gets praise

Former KTRK anchor still acting
Former KTRK abc13 anchor Bob Boudreaux is still acting (he was in stage productions while still an anchor). His latest credits, Banshee and the upcoming A Little Christmas Business.
- Bob Boudreaux and Dr. Red Duke together for award

Ashby, Blum join Astros' TV booth
With a move to the American League and a new color scheme, the Houston Astros also have made changes to their broadcast teams -- both television and radio -- for the 2013 baseball season. The club announced former Astros players Alan Ashby and Geoff Blum will join Bill Brown, entering his 27th season with the organization, in the TV booth this season. On the radio side, Robert Ford will call play-by-play and Steve Sparks will be the color analyst.
- Thoughts on the Astros’ new voices and the continuing CSN Houston carriage stalemate
- Network carrying Astros, Rockets games unavailable in Austin area

‘Mighty Gwinn’ moving to 1560 AM
Dylan Gwinn, who has hosted midday and evening talk shows on KBME (790 AM) since 2010, will move to David Gow’s Yahoo! Sports Radio next week.

Former Fox 26 anchor goes nationwide
Former Fox 26 KRIV anchor Jan Jeffcoat will host new syndicated show "The List."

KIAH and KDAF get new big boss
Tribune Appoints Larry Wert As President of Local Broadcasting.

Ron Paul comes to radio
Former congressman and Presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX) has signed to host twice-a-day one-minute commentaries.

REMEMBERING

FOX San Antonio's Karen Martinez Passes Away
FOX San Antonio anchor Karen Martinez has passed away after her long battle with breast cancer. Karen was 37.

Anderson, longtime KTSU host, dies after aneurysm
Longtime KTSU (90.9 FM) radio host Myron Anderson died Thursday, four days after suffering a brain aneurysm.

KLBJ reporter dies from injuries suffered in wreck
KLBJ-AM Austin reporter Barbara McCarley radio died from injuries she suffered in a rollover crash.
- No charges in wreck that killed radio reporter

MOVING

Click2Houston.com managing editor Lyn Stewart leaves KPRC 2 after more than a decade on the job. Stewart announced on Facebook that she's leaving to become the Digital Communications Manager for Huntsman Corporation.

I'm late on this, but I hear producer Don Geraci left KHOU 11's Great Day Houston last fall to start a new arts program on Houston PBS called Arts Insight. (Thanks to the PR Fairy @farbulous)

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- TV news' lost opportunity on Carnival Triumph story
- KTRK producer leads the blind through triathlons
- KTRK 13's Don Nelson back on air after surgery
- Bob Allen goes to Washington?
- Tom Doerr, Fox 26 KRIV news director to WFLD Chicago
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The 2012 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees

Congrats to the 2012 Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees:

Buddy Cantu *Jock/Production* Houston (KIKK/KHJZ/KODA)

Paul Christy *Jock* Houston (KHMX/KZFX/KRBE)

George "Super" Cooper *Jock* San Antonio (deceased) (KBOX/KONO/KULF)

Bill Cordell *Engineer* Houston (KTRH)

Tyler Cox *Manager* Dallas (WBAP/KRLD/KMEO)

Muriel Funches *Manager* (KLOL/KTRH/KHJZ)

Dan Gallo *Jock* Houston (KILT/KILE/KTHT)

Ron Houston *Jock* San Antonio (deceased) (KTSA/KFAN/KENS)

Lee Jolly *Jock* Houston (KILT/KLDE/KFMK)

Dick Oppenheimer *Owner/Manager* (KYOK/KHFI/KLGO)

Dick Laine "Pickens" *Jock* Austin - KOKE/KNOW/KVET)

Brian Shannon *Jock* Houston/Dallas (KLOL/KEGL/KROI)

Rex Tackett *Manager* San Antonio (KTSA/WOAI/KAJA)

*** Note: Larry Shannon *Jock* Dallas-Fort Worth and original organizer of the Texas Radio Hall of Fame (KFJZ/KVIL/KXOL/KLIF 570) He received again this year enough votes to be inducted but declined saying that he would step aside again this year to allow another person to be inducted instead of him. If, in any future year after his death, he receives enough votes and support for induction, he will be inducted posthumously.

To be eligible to be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, one must have been employed at a radio station within the borders of the great State of Texas at some time during their radio career. Only voting members and past inductees and instatees may officially nominate and vote for the candidates.

http://www.texasradiohalloffame.com/

Lily Jang off the market, Radar the Weather Dog's scare, plus more

And now for the rest of the story from the last of 2014


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- Paul Lynde doing the Weather at WSPD-TV Toledo 1978
- 2014 KEYE Sales vs News Hoilday Contest
- 97.9 KFMK Houston - Aircheck (1991)
- Behind the Scenes at FOX 7 Austin

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KHOU 11's Lily Jang engaged after fairy tale proposal
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Radar the weather dog has health scare
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Fox 26 KRIV news van broken into
The Devil is always busy especially around the holidays.
- Concerned Residents Return FOX Houston Station’s Stolen Laptop

From Ali to A.J. Foyt, Dan Lovett’s book tells stories from a life in broadcasting
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Hilarious Engagement Photo Is Worth More Than A Thousand Words!
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Classic Hip-Hop Is Spreading on the Radio Dial
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NGEN gets Brant Hansen's show after Air1 departure
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What's up with Gene Norman?
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WOAI anchors sad to exit downtown
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- News 4 San Antonio has moved into the Fox San Antonio studios that will now serve as the Sinclair Broadcast Center

San Antonio Station Retracts Stories After Attorney Sues for Defamation
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- Retraction of prior story about Jon Christian Amberson
- San Antonio TV News Sued, Accused Lawyer of mishandling a case, never interviewed him

New S.A. TV forecaster has NBC experience, radiant smile
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New Year's Day update from Loriana Hernandez
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REMEMBERING

Loftis, longtime Chronicle editor, remembered as fair, mischievous
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- Goodbye to a golden-voiced broadcaster

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- Justin Stapleton joins KPRC 2 weather team
- Kaley O’Kelley joins KTVT 11 DFW evenings, Karen Borta to mornings
- Adela Uchida to KEYE Austin
- Dave Ward ready to party at end of 10pm news bash
- Britta Merwin to replace Anthony Yanez on KPRC 2
- Top mikemcguff blog posts for 2014
- KHOU's Rekha Muddaraj announces maternity leave

The 2010 Texas Radio Hall of Fame Inductees

The 2010 Inductees and the radio stations they are most identified with are:

(In alphabetical order)
Marty Ambrose (KEYH/KLOL/KQUE - Houston)
Brad Barton (KRLD/WBAP - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Rolando Becerra (KLAT/KEYH/KXYZ - Houston)
Tony Bridge (KMHT/KHER/KLUE - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Bud Buschardt (WFAA/KVIL - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Maurice "Crash" Collins (KLOL/KZFX - Houston)
Don Couser (KONO/KDOK/KUKA - San Antonio)
Don "Skinny" Green (George Bason) (KONO - San Antonio)
Jack Hines (Heinritz) (KNUS/KRLD - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Scott Hodges (KLIF/WBAP/KTSA - San Antonio - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Bill Kiley (KONO - San Antonio)
Joe Ladd (KIKK - Houston)
Mary McCoy (KVST/KMCO/KIKR - Houston)
Bill Moffett (KLOL/ KXYZ/KFMK - Houston)
Dayna Steele (KLOL - Houston)
Jim White (KRLD/KNUS - Dallas-Fort Worth)
Paul Williams (KGKB/KNUZ/KDOK - Houston)

Congrats to all!

http://www.texasradiohalloffame.com/

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductees 2019

The Texas Radio Hall of Fame© announced the Inductees for The Class of 2019. Congrats!

Glenn Hicks-KLVI/KYKR/KAYD

Linda Austin Ware-KIKK/KTRH/KILT

Jimmy Aiken-KPIR/KCLE

Lee Randall-KFJZ/KILT/KTSA

George Gimarc-KZEW/KDGE/KRQX

Dave Rios-KTSA/KONO

Billy Thorman-KONO/KTSA/KTFW

Johnny Goyen-KFMK/KRBE/KPRC

Ben Downs-WTAW/KTAM/KNDE

Steve Lamb -WBAP

John Mitton-KIKK

Willis Johnson-KKDA (am)

Redbeard-KTXQ/KZPS/XM Satellite Radio

Bob Hathaway-KRLD/KLIF

Michael Harris-KCOH/KYOK/KYND

Scott Sparks-KRBE/KLUE/KGLK

Posthumously Inducted Individuals for 2019

Jim WW Travis-KBUC/KVET

Dick Wheeler-WFAA/KRLD/WBAP

George Erwin-KFJZ/KXOL

Harwell Shepard-KDNT (am/fm)

The TRHOF 2019 Induction Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at Noon in the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore. Tickets, discount hotel rates and more information available at trhof.net.

TX Radio Hall of Famer on new Houston online station

Houston Radio Platinum started in May of 2019, and features the best soft rock of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s offering listeners something different that they can’t get anywhere else.

The station launched its new morning show with Houston radio legend Johnny Goyen.

Goyen is no stranger to the Houston Radio Market spending time on KFMK, KRBE, KYOK, and KIKK in Houston.

Join Goyen from 6-10 AM, seven days a week on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com.

“We are thrilled to have Johnny as part of our team! He’s a perfect fit, and we look forward to what he has to offer our online station,” stated Joseph Kovacik, President of JPD Entertainment Services, LLC.

In November, Goyen will be inducted into the Texas Radio Hall Of Fame in Kilgore, TX.

Solid Gold Sunday

Every Sunday Night the online station features the best songs of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s on “Solid Gold Sunday” with Andy Waldrop.

Waldrop is a familiar voice on Houston Radio having been heard on KSHN, KIKK, KSBJ, and helping you navigate the Houston freeways on traffic services throughout Houston.

“Andy’s show has such an awesome following of people…and it’s a perfect fit on our station,” added Kovacik.

Join Waldrop every Sunday night from 6-9 PM on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com.

Love Songs Every Night From 8-Midnight

The internet station offers its own love songs show! Every night from 8-Midnight, it plays your classic love songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s with Barry. Barry takes your requests and dedications.

How To Listen?

You can stream our station directly from our website at houstonradioplatinum.com, or download the radio.net app and search for Houston Radio Platinum.com.

(This post was taken from a release sent to me by Houston Radio Platinum)

Houston Radio Platinum is now Classic Hits

This morning (7-6-2020) Houston Radio Platinum made the big switch from Soft Rock to Classic Hits!

Now you will hear your favorites from Paul McCartney, Bee Gees, Sheryl Crow, Fleetwood Mac, Chicago, The Eagles, Earth, Wind & Fire, Nelly Furtato, Train, Tina Turner, Journey, Lionel Richie, Bryan Adams, Smash Mouth, Maroon 5, Neil Diamond, ELO, Doobie Brothers, The Temptations, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Abba, Matchbox 20, Huey Lewis & The News, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Janet Jackson, John Mellencamp, The Carpenters, The Culture Club, Air Supply, Linda Ronstadt, Barry White, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson and MORE!

Houston Radio Platinum Owner/Operator Joey Kovacik said "The playlist will span from the 1960s to 2000s with bonafide hits from every music genre! We're very excited about the change!"
Yes, Houston Radio Platinum will brighten your day with some TIMELESS music!

Houston Radio Platinum features "The Jimbo Show" mornings from 5am to 10am.

Hosted by Houston Radio Veteran Jim "Jimbo" Kovacik (KBXX, KFMK, WPHI), "The Jimbo Show" is all about making listeners laugh, having a good time and playing the best songs available.

The Jimbo Show is loaded with his off-beat features, crazy characters, prank calls and his signature parody songs. Jimbo says his goal is "to provide listeners with the fun radio they grew up with…with a modern twist…Yeaahh!"

As for the rest of the schedule, join Gary Mac every weekday from 10am to 3pm.

In the afternoons, Joey & Barry handle your ride home from 3pm to 7pm.

The afternoon show is followed by 70's at 7 and 80's at 8. Then, it's "Love Songs with Donna" from 9pm to Midnight.

Throughout the day, specialty features include "Cooking With Chef Daniel," which features quick fix meal ideas, "Words of Inspiration" with Pastor Dale Young and "Reflections Of Houston" hosted by Texas Radio Hall of Fame member Johnny Goyen.

But that's not all!

Specialty shows on the weekend include Texas Hall of Fame member Andy Waldrop and his "Solid Gold Sunday Night," and The Saturday Night Block Party.

HOW TO LISTEN:
Stream us at: www.houstonradioplatinum.com

Alexa....download our skill from Amazon, and ask Alexa anytime to play us. You can search for us on the My Tuner Radio App! And make us your favorite.

(This post was taken from a press release sent to me by Houston Radio Platinum)

Kidd Kraddick's big secret, KTRK pranked and more stuff that happened

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I'm like the guy at the office who forgot to give you a Christmas present a few weeks ago, and then shows up in January with one. My gift to you today...all the stuff that went on while I was on (sorta)hiatus.

First exit of New Year
NBC5 DFW reporter Omar Villafranca leaves for CBS News.

DMN Bids Goodbye to WFAA Because the Partnership Never Really Worked
Jim Moroney — chairman, president, and CEO of A.H. Belo, owner of the Dallas Morning News — dreaded this day. He knew it was coming, but that made it no easier. When the recommendation came from his top editors (news side bosses Bob Mong and George Rodrigue, as well as digital chief David Duitch), it said what he thought it would: partner with Channel 5, pass on Channel 11, say goodbye to Channel 8.
- The Dallas Morning News shacks up with NBC5, leaving former BFF WFAA8 out of picture

And to all a good night
D-FW's list of 2013 TV newsroom exits

Kidd Kraddick's Big Secret
Before his sudden death at age 53, he became one of the most popular DJs in the country. He made millions by talking about himself. But there was one thing he couldn't share.

FCC Approves Gannett-Belo Deal
The commission gave the green light to the $1.5 billion Gannett buy of Belo's 20 stations as well as the $2.7 billion purchase by Tribune Co. of Local TV LLC’s 16 stations. Gannett says it expects to close its deal next week.

KDGE Brings Back 'Jagger Mafia' For Mornings
CLEAR CHANNEL Alternative KDGE (102.1 THE EDGE)/DALLAS announced on its website that its bringing back "The JAGGER Mafia" for mornings.

Jay Michaels exits Clear Channel/Dallas duo
Program director Jay Michaels has left Clear Channel’s KDMX and KDGE in Dallas.

Me-TV Finds New Dallas Home
Partners with CBS-owned KTXA after KTXD drops it for local programming.

Gannett wins approval for Belo TV station acquisition
Gannett Co. won U.S. antitrust approval for its $1.5 billion purchase of Dallas-based Belo Corp. and its 20 television stations, including WFAA/Channel 8, under a settlement with the Justice Department that requires the sale of a St. Louis television station.

‘Father of prostitute’ pranks American TV station, garners fans
The story of six students robbed at gunpoint at the University of Houston was no longer a gripping headline after one student, who claimed to have been a witness, told KTRK abc13 his name was “Abu Sharmouta.”

Josh Innes leaving KILT for job in Philadelphia
Josh Innes, the polarizing but popular co-host of KILT’s (610 AM) afternoon drive time show since December 2010, has left the station for a similar position in Philadelphia and will be replaced in January by longtime KGOW (1560 AM) host Sean Pendergast.
- Sean Pendergast Named New Afternoon Host For SportsRadio 610
- Macnow replaced on WIP afternoon show
- Silly Jilly Exits KKHH Nights And Moves To Philly

John Harris is out at KGOW as station shuffles lineup
KGOW (1560 AM) said it will shuffle its local lineup Jan. 6, pairing former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury with John Granato in afternoon drive time, adding Yahoo! Sports Radio hosts Travis Rodgers and Geoff Ketchum on KGOW and dismissing longtime host John Harris.

Atom Smasher to host new Houston morning radio show
Radio personality Atom Smasher will return to Houston next month to host the morning drive time show at CBS Radio's KHMX (96.5 FM) with Shawnda McNeal, his on-air co-host since 2009.

Chronicle names managing editor
Vernon Loeb, an award-winning journalist who has served as metro editor of the Washington Post since 2011, has been named managing editor of the Houston Chronicle.

Rockets take charge in CSN Houston negotiations
The Rockets moved into the role of lead negotiator on behalf of Comcast SportsNet Houston and said they hope to increase distribution for the network as soon as possible.

RFC Media heading to the Steamboat Music Festival 2014
The award winning RFC Media crew is on the road to Colorado to produce live radio coverage, including full artist performance sets, from Steamboat Music Festival 2014. All next week listeners to RFC Media’s Rebecca Creek Radio will enjoy all the fun and music from Steamboat, Colorado and a peek behind the curtain with the stars of country music. Rebecca Creek Radio will originate live from this legendary annual country music event. RFC Media’s Rebecca Creek Radio is the custom digital radio channel for Rebecca Creek Fine Texas Spirit Whiskey. Listen for live coverage from Steamboat Music Festival 2014 beginning Tuesday January 7.

Tamez lands as EP in Telemundo Houston
Carlos Tamez has been hired as Executive Producer for KTMD-47.

Where oh where has my Qubo gone?
Viewers may have noticed recently that KPXB channel 49 has lost its subchannels. Main ION programming remains on channel 49.1, but Qubo, ION Life and infomercials disappeared from 49.2 through 49.4.

WPTV Reporter Alex Sanz to Join the AP
After two years at WPTV, Alex Sanz is leaving the West Palm Beach NBC affiliate to work for the Associated Press.

Mix 94.7 names new morning host
Brad Booker will take over for JB Hager and Sandy McIlree on Austin’s Mix 94.7, who both departed the station in recent weeks after almost 18 years on the air together.
- A look back at the biggest Austin radio stories of 2013

KWBT in, KTBC out on 94.5 FM in Waco
94.5 - Waco’s only FM talk radio station - changed to a hip-hop format.

El Paso Radio
KSNM Flips From Talk To Classic Country.

MOVING

John Brewer has left the assignments desk at News92fm KROI for the one over at KPRC 2. He's worked at KROI for more than a year. Before that, he was a reporter and anchor at KPFT. The native Houstonian is a Cy-Fair HS and UH grad.

MATTHEW SMITH joins WOWT in Omaha as an Anchor and Reporter for their morning show (from KVIA, El Paso). Smith is represented by Steve Swienckowski at DCA Talent.

APPRECIATION Of BOOTED NEWS WOMEN BLOG
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- KHOU's Chita Johnson Is Back In The Swing Of Things
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- Jennifer Reyna Brought Her Big Brown Boots While Visiting Atlanta
- Kristine Galvan Shows Off Her Classic Pradas
- OVER THE KNEE BLACK SUEDE FOR JENNIFER REYNA IN HOUSTON!
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
- Fmr. KBTX met Bob French claims discrimination and retaliation against station
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- Jacqueline Crea joins KHOU from KTSM El Paso
- Chris Stipes now Fox 26 KRIV weekend anchor, plus other changes
- Anthony Yanez adds to the KPRC 2 family
- 93.7 The Arrow KKRW stunting for format flip
- 93.7 The Beat Houston replaces 93.7 The Arrow KKRW
- Top mikemcguff.com posts for 2013
- The Breakfast Club takes over 93.7 The Beat mornings; plus call letter news
- Casey Curry is expecting a baby girl

Texas TV news and radio job moves September 2020

Send tips for the monthly Texas media job list here. 

DALLAS - FORT WORTH 

NBC 5 KXAS anchor/reporter Katy Blakey returns to work after her daughter, Harper Jane, was born in May.

A Big D Upgrade In Play For WFAA 8.

'Kidd Kraddick Morning Show' Co-Host Big Al Mack Launches 'Let's Be Single... Together!' Podcast.

Dallas Weekly’s Best of Black Dallas 2020 media.

Former ‘Bachelorette’ and Dallas native Rachel Lindsay named ‘Extra’ correspondent.

From its origins airing the banter of bored firefighters to its robust classical programming today, Dallas’s WRR-FM has filled an unusual niche on the airwaves for nearly a century.

- Bria Bell returns to Dallas as a reporter

- Snake bites KXAS' David Finfrock

HOUSTON 

94.5 The Buzz KTBZ Rally’s Around Former Rod Ryan Show Cast Member Dinah Powers And Her Fight Against Cancer.

After 30 years, Marilyn Marshall retires as the Houston Defender editor. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris)

100.3 The Bull KILT's Erin Austin was let go from Entercom Radio in a nationwide restructuring of the company.

KPRC 2’s Frank Billingsley honored with Admiral’s Commission in Texas Navy.

VYPE/KPRC Local 2 Sports enter content partnership.

KPRC 2's Houston Life executive producer Katie Rae Meyers leaves for a new job at WPIX New York. 

SportsTalk 790 KBME morning host Sean Salisbury starts new evening show on 95.7 The Game KGMZ San Francisco.

Emily Foxhall takes over the environment beat at the Houston Chronicle. 

Former Houston TV reporter/personality Roseann Rogers has moved to Nashville, TN and is joining the sales team for iHeart Media-Nashville. 

Former KPRC 2 reporter Brendan Keefe is profiled in this TVNewsCheck profile showing his leadership of the investigative team at WXIA Atlanta, and his work as a corporate trainer for all 60 Tegna stations.

John McClain is closing in on 4 1/2 decades covering the NFL for the Houston Chronicle. 

Freddy Cruz celebrates my 15 years at 104.1 KRBE.

Comedian Chinedu Ogu marks three years at KHOU 11.

Lauren Gilley moves from directing at CW39 KIAH to KHOU 11. (Thanks Susan Farb Morris)

- FOX 26 KRIV debuts 6pm newscast

- Haley Hernandez expecting baby #2

- "Deborah Wrigley Day" in honor of the longtime abc13 KTRK reporter's last day

- Maria Sotolongo leaves CW39 KIAH
- Collin Myers exits abc13 KTRK

- Bob Slovak leaves abc13 KTRK
- CW39 Houston has been quickly making big changes
- Randy McIlvoy's journey to KPRC started in Meyerland
- A sad morning for FOX 26 
- ESPN 97.5 on-air verbal fight goes viral
- Mike McGuff on iHeartMedia's Houston P. A. talking Alzheimer's advocacy
- Lauren Talarico welcomes new baby

- Houston Public Media Announces $8 Million Anonymous Gift

- Ron Stone reporting in 1962 for KHOU

- Julia Morales has her baby

- Rashi Vats's 5pm anchor journey is a Texas story of hard work and love

SAN ANTONIO 

MMJ Holly Stouffer announced she is officially a KENS 5 traffic anchor now.

KENS 5's Bill Taylor voted the San Antonio Current's Best Meteorologist 2020.

KABB Taps Blackmagic to Report Weather From Home.

WOAI's Martha Buchanan becomes 1st woman prime time TV news anchor in Texas back in 1972.

- Mayde Gomez joins FOX 29 San Antonio KABB

- Jessica Hunt leaves KSAT 12

AUSTIN 

93.3 Austin Flips To CHR “New Music Now.”

Educational Media Foundation To Acquire KFMK Austin.

John Aielli, host of the iconic KUT turned KUTX program Eklektikos has temporarily signed off after suffering a stroke.

- Meteorologist Adam Krueger to join CW39 KIAH Houston from Spectrum News Austin and Spectrum News San Antonio 

- KXAN's CW Austin debuts weather and traffic AM news

AROUND TEXAS 

FOX 44 KWKT Waco-Temple-Killeen's Loving Living Local Central Texas host Brian Glenn (formerly of WFAA 8 DFW) contacted me to say he was fired from the station after posting about COVID-19 numbers on social media. Nohely Mendoza takes his spot to host with Amanda Tatom.

KWTX 10 Waco-Temple-Killeen has parted ways with sports anchor Tyler Bouldin. 

KXXV 25 Waco-Temple-Killeen news director Josh Eure has left the station. 

Donnie Tuggle joins KBTX Bryan-College Station as a reporter/MMJ.

KEWL/Texarkana, TX Flips From Classic Hits To '90s Alternative.

On Texas Campuses, Student-Run Newspapers Have Become Crucial Sources of Coronavirus News.

- KVEO Brownsville debuts first-ever Latina anchor team

- Lee Sausley announces KRIS 6 retirement

- KBTX has a married anchor team

- KETK Tyler launches new 4 and 4:30pm newscasts

- Laura Laughead joins KAMC Lubbock

- KRGV adds Azteca America, hires new anchors
- FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards and her Beta kitten rescue

REMEMBERING

Remembering Richard Connelly, Former Houston Press Staff Writer and Columnist.

Remembering Jan Reid, the longtime Texas Monthly contributor who introduced the Austin music scene to the rest of the world.

Remembering Wick Allison, Founder of D Magazine, a Fierce Critic and Champion of Dallas.

- Scott Crowder, 740 KTRH anchor, reportedly passes away

Houston dance music broadcasts still live on weekends

Houston Radio Platinum's Gary Mac (96.1 KIOX El Campo, 99.9 KSHN Liberty, 92.5 KKHA Bay City) lets us know that Houston still has a club mix on the weekend after my recent post about 104.1 KRBE Saturday night dance mix The Beat!

Head over to houstonradioplatinum.com on Friday nights to hear Mac host the "Friday Night Powerhits," a high energy dance show show from 7pm to 9pm.

"Bringing back all the club trax that we heard back then, on KKBQ, KRBE, KNRJ and the likes from the late 1980's till early 90's,' Mac told mikemcguff.com.  "I've hosted this show since last September.  You will hear a familiar voice to some, the liners throughout the 2 hour show is that of Mark Landis (original 93Q KKBQ Top 40 format producer/imaging director)." 

In writing this post, I also ran across a website devoted to the old 93Q where you can listen to Club 6400 broadcasts and other archives from the former Top 40 Houston station.

But wait...there's more from the HRP team!

On Saturday night, the "Saturday Night Block Party," hosted by the Houston Radio Platinum team, runs from 9pm to 2am.  This show features upbeat, feel good, get down dance tunes (with a disco lean) from the 60's, 70's and 80's. 

The Saturday night show came from the mind of legendary Houston DJ Johnny Goyen (KFMK, KRBE, KYOK, KIKK) when he was working for the Houston streaming station.

Houston Radio Platinum launched in May 2019 featuring soft rock hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. In July 2020, the station switched from soft rock to the classic hits format. 

Friday Night Powerhits show playlist (generally 1987-93):

Anything Box

The Bolshoi

Camouflage

Cetu Javu

Colm III

The Cult

The Cure

Depeche Mode

Debbie Deb

Echo & The Bunnymen

Erasure

Front 242

Information Society

KLF

Kon Kan

MCL (Micro Chip League)

Ministry

New Order

Nitzer Ebb

OMD

Red Flag

Soft Cell

Technotronic

Yaz

The Saturday Night Block Party Playlist:

(a few 60's, more 70's & 80's) 

Donna Summer

Kool & The Gang

Lipps Inc.

Chic

KC & Sunshine Band

Ohio Players

Wild Cherry

The Commodores

Sister Sledge

Young MC

Prince

B-52's

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Rick James

Michael Jackson

Tone Loc

Johnny Goyen’s ‘Soul of the City’ Debuts on Houston Radio Platinum

Houston Radio Platinum — the city’s online destination for classic hits from the '60s, '70s, and '80s — announced the launch of a brand-new show from veteran radio personality Johnny Goyen. 

“Soul of the City with Johnny Goyen” will showcase some of the greatest soul, R&B, and Motown classics ever recorded.

A young Goyen began his radio career at the legendary KYOK Houston at just 16 years old. Over the past six decades, he’s worked at a variety of Houston stations and formats, but his passion for soul and R&B music has remained a constant. 

His Houston radio résumé includes KYOK, KIKK, KRBE, KODA, KNUZ, KENR, KAUM, KXYZ, KILT, KPRC, and KFMK. 

According to HoustonRadioPlatinum.com CEO Joey Kovacik, the new show will not only spotlight iconic soul tracks but also introduce fresh segments like The Legends of Soul Radio, a tribute to legendary soul DJs from Houston and around the country.

Blending music with rich storytelling, Goyen brings personal reflections from his long career, sharing memories of artists, DJs, and mentors who shaped his journey. “Soul of the City with Johnny Goyen” premieres with a special six-hour debut on Sunday, June 15 at 6 p.m., and will air Sundays from 6 p.m. to midnight exclusively on HoustonRadioPlatinum.com. 

Goyen also hosts “Mornings with Johnny Goyen” weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Houston Radio Platinum.  He has been with the online station since 2019.

Houston Radio Platinum offers a FREE app available in your app store. Additionally, enable the Houston Radio Platinum skill and ask Alex to open “Houston Radio Platinum”.

Madd Hatta Show on 97.9 The Box?

UPDATE DECEMBER 2020
Jerrel ‘Hardbody Kiotti’ Brown leaves 97.9 The Box

UPDATE August 03, 2020
Madd Hatta to advise KTSU The Vibe

UPDATE MAY 2020
Madd Hatta interviewed on "The Jimbo Podcast"


The Madd Hatta Morning Show appears to be off the air after nearly 20 years - replaced by "Good Morning H-Town" with Jerrel ‘Hardbody Kiotti’ Brown and Keisha Nicole


I'm beginning to think 97.9 The Box KBXX is taking a play from director JJ Abrams and introducing "mystery boxes" to confuse the audience and get them excited about changes with the station's new morning show.

Last week, I blogged that longtime Madd Hatta Morning Show player Jim Beazy announced he was leaving the show. I actually saw his brother's post about it and tried calling Beazy over the weekend, but did not hear back from him.

Then there was talk across the Twitter-verse that the entire Madd Hatta Morning Show was off the air. The actual show staff was very quiet about it on social media. Many just posted inspirational messages that suggested something big had just happened and they were looking to move on.

A mutual friend reach out to Madd Hatta for me, but no information was offered. I contacted both KBXX and owner Radio One and never heard anything back.

Then I started getting emails and Facebook message asking me what was going on with the very popular morning show.

At the time of me writing this post, the Madd Hatta Morning Show is still listed on the KBXX website and on the programming schedule.

So what's going on with Madd Hatta and 97.9 The Box?

"Good Morning H-Town" with Jerrel ‘Hardbody Kiotti’ Brown and Keisha Nicole morning show on 97.9 The Box KBXX

In this case, we can get some answers from Lance Venta of the leading radio trade site Radio Insight and from tuning in January 6th.

Monday, Venta posted: "Without any promotion or internal marketing, KBXX debuted its new morning show this morning hosted by former night host Jerrel ‘Hardbody Kiotti’ Brown and midday host Keisha Nicole."

Been up for a few hours & may as well stay up. Gotta catch my sis on her first day as she takes over the AM show in Houston. A road paved in integrity may seem longer but longevity is forever. So proud, love you girl! @KeishaNicole ✊🏾❤️ pic.twitter.com/LIwUTJT91E

— DurtyGotIt (@Durtygotit) January 6, 2020

Kiotti has been hosting the “The Radio Boss Show” 7pm to 11pm weeknights and Saturday Mornings from 10am-2pm on 97.9 The Box. The Houston native was formerly signed to Asylum Records. Venta reported Kiotti also hosted nights at “Party 104.9” KPTY before he joined The Box in 2010.

"As far as the behind the scenes, I really see how much stuff that we do for the community," Kiotti told rollingout in 2019. If you grew up in Houston, 97.9 was your station. If you were able to play for the dynasty in any sport, 97.9 is the dynasty. PERIOD."


Keisha Nicole came to KBXX in 2017 from Hot 96.3 WHHH Indianapolis. She also worked for B96.5 WGZB Louisville and KDAY Los Angeles.

The only schedule change on the KBXX website is that Young Jas from the Hatta Show is now in the night slot taking over for Kiotti.

The Madd Hatta Morning Show

While the Madd Hatta Morning Show has had various lineups through the years, the most recent group was as described on the KBXX website:

The Madd Hatta (Host), J-Mac (Freestyle King), Jimbo (News, Goofy stuff), Kooper (Producer) and Young Jas (Entertainment News).

Benjamin Thompson (aka Madd Hatta, Da Madd Hatta, Mista Madd) has been with KBXX since 1995 when he worked the afternoon shift. The rapper and producer moved to the morning shift in 2001 when then KBXX program director Robert Scorpio left the "Box Morning Playas" show for Los Angeles. The North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University grad is also the Assistant Program Director at Radio One sister-station Majic 102.1 KMJQ and host of "Super Throwback Party." Madd Hatta was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2013.

Jim Kovacik (aka Jim Beazy) has been with the morning show longer than anyone. He even pre-dates KBXX being a station. The University of Houston grad worked for 97.9 KFMK in the research department. But in 1991, the then oldies-heavy adult contemporary format (my Mom listened to it) flipped to KBXX The Box. Beazy worked overnights and on the Box Morning Playas where he continued with Madd Hatta.

On his bio, J-Mac is listed as an entertainer, comedian, musician and award-winning radio personality. A fixture on Houston’s airwaves for nearly two decades, first at KMJQ and as a key player on the highly-rated Madd Hatta Morning Show at KBXX.

Contact me if you have more info. Stay tuned.

UPDATE
A petition at change.org was created asking for support in getting Donnie Houston added to the 97​.​9 The Box Morning Show:

Donnie Houston has long been a stalwart in the Houston entertainment community. Whether he’s been producing hits for your favorite rappers (Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Sauce Walka, etc), DJ’ing your favorite night spots (Faces, 5015, Alley Kat, Heinke & Pilot and Phil and Derek’s) or entertaining you with ground breaking interviews and content on his popular “The Donnie Houston” podcast and WeWork “Heart of a Hustler” series, he’s been actively keeping his ear to the streets and giving us content that is not only entertaining but informative. Which leads me to this, the 97.9 The Box morning show is going through a transition from the old to the new, yet there’s something missing. That something is Donnie Houston. The resumé speaks for itself, now it’s time for the streets to speak for Donnie so he can in turn speak for us on 97.9! Please sign this petition in support of getting Donnie Houston on the 97.9 The Box Morning Show.