Monday, December 1, 2025

Bee-otch of the Day: "Huge" Bill Simonson

 Thanksgiving Movie Tradition

- Annual viewing of 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'.

- Celebration of 80s film era lacking modern tech.

- Memorable performances by Steve Martin and John Candy.


Radio Personality Career Transitions

- Tony Gates moved from WLAV to M106.3 in Greenville.

- Tony Gates' move driven by dislike for corporate radio.

- Darren Gibson's positive experience at M106.3.


Controversial Radio Station Ownership

- 1680 and 102.5 owned by Tyrone Bynum.

- Criticism of Tyrone Binom's management and listener disregard.

- Stations frequently off-air, impacting legal obligations.


Health Scare and Hydration Importance

- WOOD-TV's Tom Hillen's seizure at work, leading to hospitalization.

- Personal experience of collapsing due to dehydration.

- Emphasis on staying hydrated for health.


KLT Radio Station in northern Michigan's Evolution

- KLT's historical anti-metal stance under GM Richard Dills.

- Midwestern Broadcasting's acquisition and format changes.

- Introduction of a metal show after 30 years.


Critique of KLT's New Metal Show

- New show plays both common and rare metal tracks.

- Host Finster's improved vocal clarity noted.

- Delayed adoption of metal seen as a missed opportunity.


Grand Rapids Sports Radio Landscape

- Launch of Sports Radio 98.7 replacing a classic hits station.

- New network affiliation with Detroit's 97.1 The Ticket.

- Grand Rapids now has three sports radio stations.


Criticism of Bill Simonson

- Bill Simonson's perceived opportunism and elite connections.

- History of being fired from previous radio jobs.

- Listener dissatisfaction with his content and personality.


Negative Experiences with ABC Warehouse, whom Huge is doing remotes from

- Poor car stereo installation at Mickey Shorr/ABC Warehouse.

- Defective computer purchase with performance issues.

- Incomplete bed delivery and misleading sales practices.