November 10, 2007
Bryan Suits MIA?
It looks like Bryan Suits is no longer hosting the 3-6 p.m. drive-time slot at 570 KVI. In fact it looks like he is no longer working at the radio station period.
After attending the FCC Hearing on Media Ownership yesterday evening I wanted to e-mail John Carlson, who testified, a couple questions that needed to be asked afterwards which I was unable - being constantly interrupted by annoying progressive types taking pictures.
On a borrowed computer, at 3 a.m. in Eatonville, I jumped onto the KVI website to lookup Carlson's address and was shocked to see the entire weekday lineup had changed. Since I was at the FCC meeting I may have missed any mention of a lineup change during or after Suits' show so I offer apologies and am eager to hear comments below from anyone who has heard additional information.
"The Commentators" - Carlson and Ken Schramm - have been moved into Suits' slot. This marks a return by Carlson to the old time slot he held a few years ago although now he brings extra baggage.
Dr. Laura is being broadcast from 9 to noon; a veritable no man's land of conservative talk opposite the Rush Limbaugh juggernaut at rival station 770 KTTH. A link to Dr. Laura's nationally syndicated show is not available, yet, at he KVI website. Speculation being this could be a hasty change preventing Fisher online staff the time needed to craft a new show page. National hosts Sean Hannity and Mark Levin have their own unique KVI-produced pages.
There is no word of the programming change on the website and all biographical information on Suits has been expunged. In the industry, Fridays are a common day for radio station management to let radio hosts go as is the tactic of making no reference to their departure.
I have emailed station management asking about the programming change. Phone calls are in the works but with the weekend it is doubtful there will be a response until next week. However, as soon as I hear from either GM Larry Roberts, Program Director Dennis Kelly, Asst. Program Director Travis Box or any representative from Fisher Radio I'll post their reply...
There has been no reliable information about the departure of Suits online as of this morning.
Suits is an officer in the Washington State National Guard, a recipient of the Purple Heart and became a favorite with KVI listeners for his first-hand stories regarding Operation Iraqi Freedom and his military service overseas. His on-air demeanor was marked with colorful witticisms and a unique sense humor which brought a different slant to the often stodgy topic of politics...
His radio career had been truncated at KVI due to his National Guard obligations in Iraq in 2004-05. At that time, however, the station kept Suits' biographical material on their website while using him in promotional advertisements.
Posted by DonWard at November 10, 2007
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1. Good grief! Dump Suits and keep the Schrammie? That's really a shame. I also really enjoyed the Suits off-kilter sense of humor, and he has been a pleasure to listen to, especially with his no-nonsense military coverage. Too bad. A loss for KVI, but then they have been slipping for a while anyway. The only one left who really knows his stuff is Mark Levin.
2. Could be due to recent 81st BDE pre-alert, but that's speculation on my part.
3. KVI has been going downhill since Rush departed for KTTH. Too bad, as KTTH's puny transmitter barely reaches some areas of Kitsap County. Over in Jefferson Co, Rush is just static. But why is it that I can hear KTTH broadcasts loud and clear well past Longview/Kelso when I'm heading for Oregon? I guess their transmitter must be in Chehails or something......
4. Dang! Bye-bye KVI, you just totally lost me. I listened to Bryan daily, at least he put some humor into the show.
I can't listen to Kirby in the morning because the tone of his show is largely anger and outrage. I don't want to show up for work every morning all pissed off or depressed.
I've always hated listening to Schramm.
5. Suits bought an interesting perspective to Talk Radio w/ his Iraq War experience, but he just isn't as sharp as John Carlson.
The pairing of John Carlson and Ken Schramm makes drive time interesting.
Unfortuneately I rarely listened to them between 9am and Noon, because I'm working.
The two (2) times I did listen was driving to Bellingham between 11am and noon.
It must have been a slow day because each day the subject was local contestants on American Idol.
Mark Levin has such a whinny voice that he is better suited to NPR and/or cohosting w/ Goldstein.
Levin may be a genius but few folks listen cause of this whinning.
6. I didn't listen to the lightweight Suits and I'll never listen to any show that Schramm is on!!!
KTTH has a much better lineup............
7. Duuhhh John duh Carlson duuhhh has never been one of my favorites. And I haven't given him the time of day sine he paired up with the idiot Schramm.
8. Saltherring @ #3, My understanding is that as AM radio waves travel, they bounce off the ionisphere, thus leaving dead spots. Also, if the KTTH tower is on Cougar Mountain, and another radio station with a nearby frequency has a tower on Capitol Hill, the FCC may make them deaden their signal that is directed westward. I'm sure others know more about this than I do, so please chime in if you do.
I get Brian Suits humor, and will miss his show.
The commentators is like listening to a grouchy old couple arguing all day without letting anyone else (the listeners) get a word in edgewise!
9. Who's Brian Suits? For that matter what is KVI? If it's not Rush it's not radio.
10. The Carlson/Schramm show is less interesting than the old Carlson solo. Schramm is an expert at hogging airtime, and does not present focussed ideas as much as he wastes time honking on his own golden voice. Carlson gets less time to develop ideas. For someone listening for an alternative to CBS or NPR that actually fills in some of their deliberate omissions in news coverage, the Carlson/Schramm 'debate' blather fails to inform.
OK, if you want trivial amusements in the form of two geezers scoring debate points off each other, there it is.
And if you want a Balkanized galaxy of local stations all spouting the party line of yet another aggrieved subculture hoping for Democratic earmarks, follow the hysterical editorials of the Seattle Times screeching at the FCC. Hope the hearings made more sense than the editorials and op-eds.
11. Now who am I going to listen to at 3:00? I can't get KOL at work and Glenn Beck is just awful. I guess I can listen to music for an hour, but Suits was the most entertaining show out there.
12. Salthering and moondoggie -
Radio stations are often directional at least part of the day, though some stations are omnidirectional all the time. Think of the outline of an open set of butterfly wings. Also by FCC rules some stations must reduce their power setting at various times.
13. That pretty much ends it for me and KVI. I used to really enjoy Kirby in the morning, but since they added Carlene (who could double for a barking seal) and the other no name, I can't stand it. Adding Schram was a disaster and nixed me listening to Carlson. And now they can Suits? Come on KVI...now I'll be forced to listen to Glenn Beck, who is incredibly annoying. If KVI gets rid of Levin, that'll be the final nail in the coffin.
Now, it's entirely possible Suits quit. If not, though, its a hell of a thankyou from KVI on Veterans Day weekend.
14. There is also the dilution of 1300- which is good for Dennis Miller, but not much else.
While Brian's show was not bad, my carpool has been filling the commute with podcasts of Miller. The show gets so hillarious at times that it has caused coffee to be blown out noses.
The Carlson / Schramm mix just doesn't do it for me.
15. I was never a big Suits fan. His show always seemed rather boring. It was hard to stay interested. And while I understand radio stations have to make money, KVI ran more commercials than any other station in the area. Just when you get interested in a topic off they go for five minutes of commercials. By the time they are done I have either switched to KTTH or forgot what it was they were discussing.
16. Brian Suits was the only program I liked on KVI. I will miss him and his sense of humor. Too bad, I hope he pops up elsewhere - I will follow him with my patronage if he does.
17. Brian's show was the best thing kvi had to offer, now it's gone, there's no reason to listen...
Hopefully he's lured over to ktth.
18. Suits was the BEST. Signing off to "clayton sidney jugdish and muhammed" was brilliant
Carlson is predictable, i'm sort of ok on his politics but pretty boring.
Wow; nothing to listen to on the drive home now
19. Suits was the best thing KVI had going on. Kirby's show was weak, then got even worse when they added a woman and a 12-year-old boy and started calling it Kirby and Company.
Mark "Worst Radio Voice in the World" Levin is simply impossible to listen to. I'm always hoping that one day Levin will take the clothespin off his nose and sound like a normal human being, but I don't think it's ever going to happen.
Suits would occasionally make jokes about being taken off the air for saying something insensitive or un-P.C. I really hope he wasn't removed due to that kind of managerial cowardice; but I can't imagine they would have removed him for any other reason.
If we're lucky, we'll tune in to KTTH on the Monday morning drive and find out that Bryan Suits has replaced that Republican party hack Dan Sytman on Sytman and Boze. Boze is great but listening to Sytman defend amnesty for illegals makes me want to drive into oncoming traffic.
20. Suits has switched stations before, hopefully he's done it again. I remember him saying that KVI had offered him more of "those little green rectangles".
21. Hope Hannity moves over to KTTH - then you've got the Four Horsemen ... Rush, Medved,Savage,Hannity ..
22. Hope Hannity moves over to KTTH - then you've got the Four Horsemen ... Rush, Medved,Savage,Hannity ..
23. Shank,
While Levin's voice can shatter glass, he is by far one of the more intelligent talk show hosts; he absolutely skewers Her Thighness Hillary and other libs. When he gets going on a tirade, it's priceless.
Sytman and Boze I can tolerate, but when I listen to Sytman, it makes me think I am listening to a Medved from 30 years ago. Dan needs to get his own schtick.
Another post hit the nail on the head with commercials; KVI (especially during Suits slot) was deluged in ads; I would find myself flipping back over to KTTH to listen to Beck. I don't know what it is about Beck, but something irritates me about him and his show.
I know why KVI went to the Kirby and Co in the morning (to compete with Sytman and Boze) but I think the formula sucks. Carlene was better with traffic; now she opens her mouth at the drop of a hat (hence the seal comment in the prior posting). I miss Kirby's insightful commentary on politics. Guess its back to listening to Stern or Adam Carolla, who both suck.
24. There goes my favorite local radio guy. Like Squirrel says, Kirby lost me when they went to the group format, now I have to listen to Ken Schramm on my way home from work? No thanks.
Glenn Beck's not my favorite but he's tolerable. Hopefully KTTH hired Suits and will put him in the 3-6pm slot.
Suits and Schramm got into it a week or two ago over some (typically insipid) comments Schramm made about why the response to the California wildfires was so much more effective than the response to Katrina (per Schramm, it was primarily racial.) I wonder if Kenny whined to his bosses and that played a role in this.
25. "Over in Jefferson Co, Rush is just static."
Posted by Saltherring at November 10, 2007 06:31 AM
I don't think it has anything to do with where the transmitter is. Rush is "just static" wherever you go.
26. I followed Medved and Limbaugh... and stayed there.
I usually just turn OFF the radio at 3.
I think Suits was far better before he was deployed. After his safe return, it seems he's been trying too hard to be edgy and funny.
I will admit though that I only change stations in the car ...where the radio is push button :).
I was a Carlson fan until he grew a nutty appendage... and he changed time. Sorry, John until you lose Ken, you've lost me.
Savage is too... something. While he is entertaining, he just rubs me the wrong way while doing it.
I have heard a bit of Beck, but not enough to get a handle on him.
O'Reilly is far better on TV than radio.
Lars Larson...eh, he's ok.
Laura Ingraham is interesting.
Hannity is too one note... God, he just repeats himself constantly on the radio... Sean, It gets old!
Oh gosh! Maybe Mike Siegal will come back!Wouldn't that just be a hoot?! I don't think PC Seattle has the guts.
27. Dang, that's quite the mixup. Personally I would have preferred they go back to Carlson 3:00-6:00, Suits 6:00-9:00. I just can't handle Levin for more than a couple minutes.
It is cool that they got Dr. Laura though. Previously she's only been broadcast around here on the incredibly weak transmitter of no-name station AM 1590. I guess they decided that using a local angle to attack the 9-Noon slot wasn't working out.
Maybe Suits got his own national program?
28. Kirby's a nice guy and all, but he talks like an auctioneer. So fast with his words that he sounds like he's slurring his speach. Traffic girl Anna Dee does it too. Maybe Kirby helped hire her because he liked her style (fast talker).
29. I'm guessing it was a surprise. I was listening to Suits last night on the way home. He was talking by phone to the newly emigrated translators from Iraq. I'm thinking about 5:50 he said something about he hoped one day to have a KVI party for them so they could meet all the people from around here who wrote letters of support.
Anything is possible, but that would seem an odd comment to make if he knew a change was coming.
I used to listen to Carlson most of the time in the afternoon. Didn't love him ... too much teasing about we'll tell you something right after this. But as long as Schramm is around - I'll be on 770. In fact except for Kirby in the morning then to 770 for Rush, Medved and now Beck. Just got my arbitron (?) diary in the mail this week too:)
30. Sad about Bryan Suits...His was the only on-air perspective in the region with first-hand experience in Iraq...The rest can only talk about what someone else has done, while Bryan could talk about what he actually saw and did.
Here's hoping he crops up locally soon...
The Piper
31. I went to the same High School as Bryan Suits.
I think it cost to much to produce a show these days,and it is cheaper to go to the national programs.
Too bad ,I liked Bryan in the 6-9 slot,he seems to be a victim of outsourcing.
Good luck Bryan...
32. Bryan's Wikkipedia entry has already been updated to reflect that he "was" a KVI commentator. I'll miss him, he's the best reason for me to continue to sometimes listen to KVI any longer. Kirby's change of format makes it less interesting to me, along with his slurring of words makes it sound very sloppy to me. I won't listen to Schramm, so John is no longer an option for me. Depending upon the situation, I'd love to have the opportunity to again listen to Bryan on KTTH. Byran could be a bit better if he didn't seem to always be trying to "stretch the envelope" merely to be stretching the envelope.
33. Like network TV programming, even KVE appears focused on targeting the largest block of listeners out there, even if that means inviting their conservative listeners to leave. And while right-leaning listeners like myself have been the bread and butter for talk radio's success, I can imagine the executives at Fischer Radio taling about their desire to attract a larger cross-section of listeners. What they many not have considered, though, is that for every new listener they may attract to Dr. Laura or Schramy's insanity, they are going to lose that bread and butter audience that made them the success they've been.
It's just radio without intelligent talk. And if it isn't intelligent talk radio, based on facts and truth, it's nothing more than that failing AM radio model that spawned conservative talk radio in the first place. Maybe the folks at Fischer will figure that out, and be taught the hard way that some slumping ratings in the short-term may be the price for the boost that will come when Hillary and her machine really gets the right fired up and ready to do battle again.
34. I first heard about this yesterday when I got an email from the Dr. Laura show that she would be on from nine to noon weekdays starting Monday. ??? Her shows comes on 1590 from noon to 3 weekdays already. Wonder how that will be affected
35. Hmm. I have been listening less and less to KVI since Fisher bought the station. We were assured there would be no "softening" at KVI. Wrong.
I like Kirby a lot, but his show has slowly been going flat, and I refuse, REFUSE, to listen to Carlson and the barking moonbat. I like Carlson, and have always despised his "co-host."
I am lucky enough to be able to listen on line during the day. My playlist is Laura Ingraham, Rush (although even Rush is getting old), Hannity or Medved (depending on topic and/or guest), and Hugh Hewitt. Everything else is pablum or vacuum.
Rhetorical question: Why in G-ds name does the management at KVI think that the conservative audience wants to listen to barking moonbats? The whole point of "conservative" talk radio is to provide an alternative to the left wing garbage in the so-called MSM, PBS, et al.
Just wondering. Or is it a (gasp) CONSPIRACY to sink conservative talk radio???? Dy think?
Braintrust
36. And I gotta give props to Bryan for his facility and cleverness with the english language. I used to enjoy John Carlson everyday, and having Shram on just ruins it for me, so I don't generally listen (occasionally, not regularly). In fact, Shram's comments just lack depth, and sometimes are just plain ridiculous. E.g, when they recently discussed whether some h.s. football players should be allowed to play while they are being investigated for robbery or something like that. The players had admitted what they did and apologized to the victim, but Shram was still saying "We don't know if they did it." Shram, they confessed! I just don't get him.
37. Hmm. I have been listening less and less to KVI since Fisher bought the station. We were assured there would be no "softening" at KVI. Wrong.
I like Kirby a lot, but his show has slowly been going flat, and I refuse, REFUSE, to listen to Carlson and the barking moonbat. I like Carlson, and have always despised his "co-host."
I am lucky enough to be able to listen on line during the day. My playlist is Laura Ingraham, Rush (although even Rush is getting old), Hannity or Medved (depending on topic and/or guest), and Hugh Hewitt. Everything else is pabalum or vacuum.
Rhetorical question: Why in G-ds name does the management at KVI think that the conservative audience wants to listen to barking moonbats? The whole point of "conservative" talk radio is to provide an alternative to the left wing garbage in the so-called MSM, PBS, et al.
Just wondering. Or is it a (gasp) CONSPIRACY to sink conservative talk radio???? Dy think?
Braintrust
38. Lieutenant Suits had everything but good ratings- business, not ideological purity drives radio programming. He pulled a 1.8 share in the Spring money demo- that's compared to a 2.8 for the puerile Ron & Don, and a 2.5 for the execrable Glenn Beck.
39. I still listen to Kirby on occassion. But other than that, no more KVi for me. Apparenty Ken Schramm's relative must own the station or something because there is something incestuous about Schramm getting all this exposure on a CONSERVATIVE radio show.
Nice timing KVI A-HOLES! Canning Bryan in time for Veteran's Day. Way to support the troops and thank them for their service.
40. MV,
Kirby isn't a fast talker, he just slurs his words. Every time he talks, it's like he has a mouthful of pistachios.
41. Hannity
Have you noticed how often he says "HERE"?
You would think his handlers would try and fix that.
42. keb @ 41:
That's why I can't listen to duuhh Carlson. In between each word is duuuhh.....You'd think his handlers could slap that out of him.
And Unkl Jiz @ 25:
We hadn't heard from you in a while. We though you died....that's a shame....
43. Salt:
No, just got busy. Sorry to disappoint you so.
I am still here, blinking in astonsishment at our different perspectives.
44. I don't know who the guy is who thinks Suits isn't as sharp as Carlson. Carlson actually thought my "Osama Bin Laden, You Ruined My Birthday" song was serious. Suits saw it immediately as humor (so he said to me later that evening, at a 9/11 event in Everett).
I am still awaiting my Schrammie award. Maybe Ken's a welcher.
Suits was the best thing going on KVI. I like Kirby, but I liked Suits best. The rest I could dump. Then again, I almost never listen to talk radio, so what I think doesn't matter.
Best wishes to Bryan.
45. So they keep the UFO hunter on but bounce Suits? And Dr Laura?? Come on. Add Schram in there and how many hours of the paranormal do they think we need?
Oh yeah, Keb @ 41. Hannity also spends a good chunk of the radio show plugging his tv show.
Resetting my car radio buttons next drive.
46. say if you want want to to hear great radio why not listen to goldy heck he is looking to add to his 12 loyal listners.now how does a plutz like that stay on the radio and they let brain go?
47. say if you want want to to hear great radio why not listen to goldy heck he is looking to add to his 12 loyal listners.now how does a plutz like that stay on the radio and they let brain go?
48. DAMN! (excuse my french)
I loved Bryan's show.
He was my favorite host. He is funny and has a interesting way of approaching the topics of the day. His insights because of his military service is invaluable.
His delivery reminds me of the sarcastic wit my best friends, who whent into the army after college displayed. He kept serious stories from getting too solemn and the levity allowed the free flow of ideas. Please bring him back to a regular time slot. I suffered through the momentous fill-ins while he was serving in Iraq and I dread not hearing his views of the days issues!
49. say if you want want to to hear great radio why not listen to goldy heck he is looking to add to his 12 loyal listners.now how does a plutz like that stay on the radio and they let brain go?
50. I stopped listening to KVI a long time ago, shortly after Rush left. Kirby is whiny, with a really annoying voice and he's not particularly interesting. Carlson has a short-man complex and is too into himself. Schramm has never in his life said or thought anything remotely sensible or intelligent. And yes, the commercials run too long. Either the station is making a buttload of money or they are under charging for their spots. Either way, they have more advertising than content.
Suits was informative back when I used to listen to him, but he never held my interest long. Especially when he got off of military matters.
I'd listen to Rush some times, but I have a job. Why is he on when most people can't listen to him?
51. Bryan Suits was pretty fun to listen to most of the time. He definitely came down on the opposite side of KVI in the lawsuit over the "in-kind" contributions for discussing a citizen initiative.
Bryan brought a unique perspective, I will miss his show, but I have pretty much stopped listening to KVI, Carlson and Schram are too predictable. Schram seems to just say the most outrageous things to be rude. His world view seems to revolve around his vices.
Laura Ingaham on podcast is now my commute talk radio. No commercials and well, traffic is not going to get better hearing about where it is clogged up.
52. In looking at their line-up now, there's quite a few "weakest link" sections.
That Pair-O-Dunces Brian and the Judge from 8 till 9pm is the perfect warm up act to UFO chaser. Yeah, Levin's tirades are a bit like nails on the chalk board. But hey, good truthful insults are hard to come by these days, and Don Rickles doesn't have a radio gig.
53. Brian and the Judge is probable the least interesting radio show currently on the air—simply the worst waste of time ever.
Ken Schram's take on any given issue is based on whatever he thinks will make him sound the most contrarian and "open-minded"; thus making him sound like a jackass most times he opens his foghorn of a mouth.
John Carlson was good back in the day, but his inability to get through a sentence now without saying "uh" 15 times indicates some kind of progressive mental deterioration that is depressing to listen to.
Laura Ingraham - Party Hack
Michael Medved - BIG TIME Party Hack and Bush Sycophant. This is too bad because Medved is sharp as a tack and a pleasure to listen to when the Bush administration is right on an issue. But when Bush is wrong (read: pro-amnesty, pro-globalist outsourcing, etc.), listening to his toadie Medved is torture, and I'd tell Senator Kennedy the same thing.
Sytman and Boze - I think David Boze is the best guy on talk radio right now. He's conservative and pretty darn funny too. His show is watered down with Dan Sytman, who is another GOP party hack like his mentor Michael Medved. Another problem with Sytman and Boze is that they don't do enough segments on important issues, opting instead for less interesting, more sensationalistic segments such as the latest study about the differences between men and women. If they did talk more about real issues, it would probably shine too harsh of a light on Sytman's non-conservatism. I think Sytman is angling for national syndication through GOP toadyism. It's worked for many before him, so it's probably not a bad gamble.
54. "barbaric... BARBARIC!!"
I'd hope they can move bryan back to the 6-9 slot, to replace Mark Lewhine. I liked Bryan in his original time too, I think he was a bit more relaxed and got away with more :)
"Islaaaaalalalalalaaaam!!!!"
Also John Hiefield (aka luther) was a great fit in those days before his Iraq deployment. He helped keep Bryan on his game, but it never turned into a "buddy show" thankfully
"Excuse me gentlemen, excuse me... "
I remember Bryan used to keep talking about starting up some website or blog. NOW is the time for that, so someone can let us know wtf is going on. (I'd pay for a podcast or subscription-*hint*)
And remember the "little bird" iraq segment?
My wife and I were just talking last night about this and all the reasons why they should keep him. Another that kept us loyal listeners, he made his audience feel like they're part of the "circle of trust". Also he's someone we can relate to more than the rest of the conservative hosts out there.
Good times. Thanks Bryan, and wish you luck (and that you get on ktth!)
-wes.
55. LT Suits had, really, the only program on KVI that I could stand.
Kirby lost me a couple of years ago when he went on and on about a particular subject, and left out some [inconvenient] facts that would have shown that he was either (a) a moron, or (b) being Clintonian and throwing out bloody meat to listeners who -- not living in the particular part of the South Sound, or, (b) paying attention to readily-available information -- didn't know that he was bulls_itting on the subject.
Schrammbo... What a pompous windbag. Carlson might have been interesting to listen to on his own, but, the addition of K.S. killed it for me.
56. KVI, in it's current format will not survive. Bryan Suits was one of the best they had, but arguably probably in the wrong time slot. Kirby Wilbur should not be on the radio; his slurring of words and running sentences together is too irratating for me to listen to for any length of time, and their new '& Company' thing is a joke.
John Carlson is good but needs to be scheduled at p.m. dive time and BY HIMSELF and focused more on local politics.
Surely there are more changes to take place there and hopefully Bryan will still be in their plans?
-A former loyal KVI listener.
57. I wonder if producer Carson was also sacked? Probably was since he and Suits were a team He can't exactly "produce" Dr Laura...but if they never figured out how to automate AudioVault for syndicated shows, maybe he'll be kept around to run the board 9 AM to Noon. Funny, he left KIRO to go full time at KVI. Radio is a tough biz.
58. For all who need someone to listen to during drive time....try the best interviewer and most intelligent show on....Hugh Hewitt KOL 3-6pm kind of shocked he wasn't mentioned before. After I found him I don't listen to anyone else in that time frame.
59. I share the views of many of these posts. On KVI, Kirby and Company is a disaster. Carlene is shrill and the three of them talk incessantly about petty personal issues and talk over each other. Their show is unprepared and boring. I will not listen to John Carlson, because of Ken Schramm. Levin is brilliant. Bring on Laura Ingraham at 3-6....or get Rush back! At KTTH, Sytman is a girly-guy, a shrill blowhard that dominates Boze's common sense.
60. I share the views of many of these posts. On KVI, Kirby and Company is a disaster. Carlene is shrill and the three of them talk incessantly about petty personal issues and talk over each other. Their show is unprepared and boring. I will not listen to John Carlson, because of Ken Schramm. Levin is brilliant. Bring on Laura Ingraham at 3-6....or get Rush back! At KTTH, Sytman is a girly-guy, a shrill blowhard that dominates Boze's common sense.
61. KVI is going down hill. Suits was the best thing they had going. I can't stand listening to Kirby & Co. That commercial they keep playing for Semiahmoo(sp?) drives me insane! Carlson is good but I can't stand listening to Schram who is a bumbling liberal blowhard...I also agree with others' comments about Sytman & Boze...Boze = great; Sytman ≠great.
I hope that Suits comes back w/ KTTH. Sad state of affairs for local conservative talk radio!
62. Well, the now totally "corporate" Conservative KVI has only one military veteran on the air.
The LIBERAL Ken Schram (Air Force).
Gads what an irony.
63. No one has offered the idea that maybe, since Dino has entered the race, he may need the hard hitting support of John Carlson. Not sure what will happen to Ken, maybe a show of his own.
Sad to see Brian go. He had good comment and opinion, but soemtimes the subject matter was not interesting. Anyone who fills the slots needs to focus on the political issues of the day. Carlson will do that. heir should have been more coverage on the local elections/initatives in the 3-6pm time slots,
Mike G
64. No one has offered the idea that maybe, since Dino has entered the race, he may need the hard hitting support of John Carlson. Not sure what will happen to Ken, maybe a show of his own.
Sad to see Brian go. He had good comment and opinion, but soemtimes the subject matter was not interesting. Anyone who fills the slots needs to focus on the political issues of the day. Carlson will do that. heir should have been more coverage on the local elections/initatives in the 3-6pm time slots,
Mike G
65. No one has offered the idea that maybe, since Dino has entered the race, he may need the hard hitting support of John Carlson. Not sure what will happen to Ken, maybe a show of his own.
Sad to see Brian go. He had good comment and opinion, but soemtimes the subject matter was not interesting. Anyone who fills the slots needs to focus on the political issues of the day. Carlson will do that. heir should have been more coverage on the local elections/initatives in the 3-6pm time slots,
Mike G
66. Kirby and Co.feels like a way to let Kirby kick back and relax, do less show prep. So it is boring and I switch more and more to Sytman and Boze.
Carlson and Schram is a good way to give me some more solid arguments for local issues, and of course Schram's foul-mouth take on any issue is both predictable and exactly the opposite of mine. Therefore I would be happier just to have Carlson and not waste all the time on Schram, who is generally unpleasant as well as all-feelly with no basis in logic.When they get on a stupid Oprah-ish topic, I can always switch over to Rush who is solid.
Medved is my choice at 12-3, unless he gets onto illegal immigration where I know his position well (amnesty for all) and totally disagree. Good time to do those away-from-radio tasks.
Glenn Beck, good grief! Of course Bryan was the better choice. Good humor, but so solid on the war on terror, military issues etc. Not so great on local issues. Carlson alone would be solid on 3-6 drive time, especially with a lot of important local issues coming up. (Rossi) But if it is still Schram and Carlson, I think I might just go hunt up Hugh Hewitt as someone says he is available on KOL. Hope I can pull that station in.
So is it Dr Laura or Laura Ingrahan who will be on 9-12? If it is Laura Ingraham, I'll tune in. Otherwise I am outa-here.
67. When I moved from Los Angeles it was Good Bye! to Dennis Prager and Dr. Laura and Hugh Hewitt. But now three years later it's once again Prager and Dr. Laura and Hewitt. Except for Medved there is no local talent to speak of. I've heard Tim Eyman on a number of occasions. He could be a star on the radio.
Man, I really miss Matt Drudge on Sunday nights....
68. It's Dr. Laura. *YAWN* I'll probably listen to KVI for Hannity, Levin (yes, he's annoying, but he's better than weiner nation - GAH!!!), and probably for some of their weekend shows, which, although they aren't really political-oriented, can be interesting. The rest of the time, it'll be KTTH or KOL, maybe some non-talk radio as well.
For the most part, KVI has become too balanced on its own, and doesn't have the same panache it did, even 2-3 years ago. KVI used to balance the rest of the media. Now it has become a little too mainstream, IMNSHO...
69. I think KVI is history.....
70. I agree with many of the above. Brian was good and Kirby's show went down the drain with that Carlene person who, in my opinion, is an angry screech. I've left KVI.
71. Kriby Wilbur has a "no-fire" contract as does Carlson, they were both negotiated back when KVI was the only conservative station in town. That is why it's KIRBY + COMPANY and CARLSON + MEAT-HEAD. The PD knows he must change KVI but THEY CANNOT FIRE KIRBY nor can they threaten to fire Carlson. BTW: Jones Radio, a syndicator, has neen looking for a national host weekdays 3-6PM PST. Suits was in discussions with them so ... maybe he'll be back.
72. Guess I have to chime in here too. I liked Kirby without company. The added personalities add nothing to the program. I love Laura Ingraham. She is funny and can skewer the libs as well as any other personality. I really want her back on in the area. I enjoy Hannity too. Carlson should go solo again. I have had it with Schram. Sorry about Suits--he deserves better. Beck--I'm really not a fan. Rush is great. I wasn't a fan of his until I got tired of Schram and decided to give him a try. I really enjoy Levin. He has the 'best voice in radio' and he is sharp as a tack.
73. keb,
I agree -- I haven't been able to listen to Hannity, since he got the "here" habit!
74. Let me float another theory by y'all.
Suits left on his own because even HE is sick of the mortgage commercials.
75. Dough,
Do you have any idea what happened to Suits?
76. At 3pm I made the channel change from Medved over to suits... Suits sarcasm was a great way t end the day. when He was in the best form he left me howling in laughter, but I can see how not many people would get his humor. Not very many people get mine.
I hope he gets a spot somewhere else where I can listen to him.
77. Just in case anyone at KVI reads this, I'll throw in my 2 cents on the local hosts:
Bryan Suits was the most entertaining local host on radio. I always got a good laugh when I listened. A shame that he is gone.
Kirby and his show are tired. I don't listen to him much anymore. I think he must be getting bored of the show, even his interviews are week. I can't stand the little boy who chirps in, who is that, Robin?
With or without Schram, I am not a fan of Carlson so I can't offer much here. I am sure he is a fine fellow, but I have just never been able to listen to him, I just don't think he's that smart. Schram is a boring sterotype who brings nothing to the party.
I agree with many of the comments above, I really want to like the KTTH moring show but Sytman is too whimpy.
Suits was the best of lot. I am a big Levin fan but we need local news coverage and analysis.
78. I hope this isn't true. I work in Everett and live in Seattle and Bryan keeps me laughing all the way home...I love his sarcatic wit and his knowledge of history and what is going on in the world now. Won't be listening to KVI anymore I guess....Kirby Wilbur talk like he has a mouthful of marbles...
79. I wonder if the producers will read this page and take a hint.
I agree, all the changes over the last 2 1/2 years have been disastrous.
Bryan was my last holdout for KVI because I can't get Hugh Hewitt for some reason. KTTH for me from now on.
80. I wonder if the producers will read this page and take a hint.
I agree, all the changes over the last 2 1/2 years have been disastrous.
Bryan was my last holdout for KVI because I can't get Hugh Hewitt for some reason. KTTH for me from now on.
81. Hey, maybe Suits will show up at KTTH... hmmm..
I hope KVI didn't stick him with a non compete clause.
82. So sad. When the intellegent, entertaining and quirky Savage was bumped from 3-6pm slot on KTTH, I listened to Beck for a few weeks. It was torture, absolute boredom.
So I switched to KVI for my evening commute and listened to Suits, who is also intellegent, entertaining and authentic. Now - I'll have to listen to music.
83. Suits show was the best in the entire lineup. I hope his departure was of his own choosing, to further his career and not another bad management decision.
84. I arranged my day so I would be able to tune into Bryan Suits. Cannot do Schram...John has become wishy washy...Kirby and Co...I struggle through...but, Bryan....oh, how I will miss his wonderful sence of humor...head back laughter...HE WAS THE BEST ON KVI!!!! GOOD LUCK BLUE FALCON.
85.
***71. Kriby Wilbur has a "no-fire" contract as does Carlson, they were both negotiated back when KVI was the only conservative station in town. That is why it's KIRBY + COMPANY and CARLSON + MEAT-HEAD. The PD knows he must change KVI but THEY CANNOT FIRE KIRBY nor can they threaten to fire Carlson. BTW: Jones Radio, a syndicator, has neen looking for a national host weekdays 3-6PM PST. Suits was in discussions with them so ... maybe he'll be back.***
What? What mouse whispered in your ear about this?
Both Kirby and John have done contracts since long after KTTH was on the air.
The last time KVI was the ONLY conservative station was 2001. Three year contracts tend to expire once or twice over 7 years time.
While I'd agree with you that Carlson may have had a de facto "no fire" contract in how he came back, I'd wager dollars to doughnuts it wasn't in writing that way. It was just a matter of "it is what it is"..had they canned him again, the backlash would have been big.
In the bigger picture sense, what does it matter?
Being "fired" from a radio station is hardly the end of the world. Wasn't Rush fired 19 times?
Stern's been fired a time or two. Imus will be back on air in a few months and has been fired a plenty before when he was local out of NYC.
I think there's a bigger issue here.
KVI's current PD is NOT a conservative.
Paul Duckworth was a conservative. He's moved on to bigger and better things (well, least as of a year or so ago he had)
Prior to D Kelly as PD, KVI used to do events to show support for the troops and more in the community stuff.
After Duckworth left, that all stopped. They're more remote and distant from the community, especially in terms of doing shows in the community such as the "Salute to America" shows.
Perhaps the post a few back is correct.
In 18 months they'll be an oldies station again.
86.
***71. Kriby Wilbur has a "no-fire" contract as does Carlson, they were both negotiated back when KVI was the only conservative station in town. That is why it's KIRBY + COMPANY and CARLSON + MEAT-HEAD. The PD knows he must change KVI but THEY CANNOT FIRE KIRBY nor can they threaten to fire Carlson. BTW: Jones Radio, a syndicator, has neen looking for a national host weekdays 3-6PM PST. Suits was in discussions with them so ... maybe he'll be back.***
What? What mouse whispered in your ear about this?
Both Kirby and John have done contracts since long after KTTH was on the air.
The last time KVI was the ONLY conservative station was 2001. Three year contracts tend to expire once or twice over 7 years time.
While I'd agree with you that Carlson may have had a de facto "no fire" contract in how he came back, I'd wager dollars to doughnuts it wasn't in writing that way. It was just a matter of "it is what it is"..had they canned him again, the backlash would have been big.
In the bigger picture sense, what does it matter?
Being "fired" from a radio station is hardly the end of the world. Wasn't Rush fired 19 times?
Stern's been fired a time or two. Imus will be back on air in a few months and has been fired a plenty before when he was local out of NYC.
I think there's a bigger issue here.
KVI's current PD is NOT a conservative.
Paul Duckworth was a conservative. He's moved on to bigger and better things (well, least as of a year or so ago he had)
Prior to D Kelly as PD, KVI used to do events to show support for the troops and more in the community stuff.
After Duckworth left, that all stopped. They're more remote and distant from the community, especially in terms of doing shows in the community such as the "Salute to America" shows.
Perhaps the post a few back is correct.
In 18 months they'll be an oldies station again.
87. I enjoy listening to Thor Tolo over at AM 820 when he talks politics. 4-7 in the afternoon. Depending on the topic of the day, Thor may be a good alternative to fill in the vacuum caused by the Suits departure.
88. KVI was an aberration, being the only conservative talk station in this area until 2001. Of course they are owned by KOMO (FIsher). It is still peculiar, as evidenced in how they let go Suits - who can probably land a gig somewhere else in this state, if he wants.
Kirby is a fixture - good on politics, but his enunciation needs to improve (he and Anna D on Traffic are the worst enunciators on radio). Carlson is predictable, a country club republican and came across like an empty suit as a candidate for Governor in 2000. Suits was witty, seemed ADHD as he drifted all over the place but also had a unique perspective on Iraq. In his place, they now have Dr.Laura and also George Norrie - there is obviously room for more than one talk station in the Seattle area. In 2007, Conservative stations KTTH and KKOL, KIRO (independent talkers) and KPTK (Air America) are the other notable political talk stations.
89. Laura Ingraham is on KKOL 1300 6-9am and that station is now 50K watts - she is in the area and can hold her own against anyone - now she has a segment on the O'Reilly Factor. Thor Tolo might be the best in the afternoon at 820AM in the afternoon over Glenn Beck - who sometimes sounds like a drama queen. Hewitt is interesting, but too much Republican - even though he is a good interviewer.
Dennis Praeger has objectivity and clarity that noone can match on talk radio from 9-Noon. There are some other voices worth hearing for those seeking conservative talk outside of KVI. Levin on KVI is OK - sounds like Groucho Marx but is too one dimensional. Michael Savage (6-9PM on KTTH) on a good day can be as scintillating as anyone, but he can also be nerve racking (Get off my show !!).
90. I have to pretty much echo most of the above about Bryan Suits. And what an insulting weekend to let him go. The evening drive time needs either Bryan Suits, Mike Seigel, or bring back Peter Weisbach. Weisbach was Dave Boze's mentor.
91. I'll take Bryan Suits over the "Poisoned" Carlson show, Shram being the poison in a fools body, anyday. Although Suits was not my favorite. The only thing left for me is Kirby and company and Mark Levin. I'll start tuning into 770 KTTH more often now!!!!!
92. This just SUCKS. Bryan was by far my very favorite show on KVI and the only reason I ever turned the dial back to 570. Rush and Medved are my two staples but I listen to them online. Bryan was hilarious and fabulous to listen to on the way home. NO way I am listening to Carlson and Schram.
I guess I'll just try to tune in to Hugh Hewitt on 1300 - when it will come in without too much static.
:(
93. While Bryan Suits certainly wasn't my favorite, I very much appreciated his perspective on the war. I have grown weary of KVI. Kirby ranting in the morning and half the time he sounds like he just took a bite of a doughnut or something. I cannot STAND Schram. Listening to him and Carlson fighting everyday, forget it. Dr. Laura is okay, but I don't want to listen to her for 3 hours everyday. I'll be listening to KTTH more and 1300.
94. Suits was great! Get rid of Kirby and Carleson. Anyone out of the norm ain't gonna make it because these 2 guys are attracting a small minded and small sized audience to KVI.
95. Although KVI's ratings may go up in the short-term; without Bryan Suits, its credibility and thus its long-term ratings will ultimately go down.
96. Dang, that's a real shame. I really enjoyed his show a LOT more than any other on KVI.
Any word yet on what happened? On Veterans Day too, of all days?
97. I'm totally upset that Brian's gone. I live in Marysville, and work Auburn and enjoyed listening
to his show. First they dumped Larry Elder,now no
Brian. Both were somewhat Libertarian in their beliefs, but Brian was funny. Just what I needed
on my commute home. Best wishes Brian.
98. Suits was the best KVI had. I hope he winds up at KTTH because I think I might finally make the switch I was threatening to back when they let Medved go.
99. This is a shock. I wonder what happened?
Bryan had the funniest intro I have ever heard on KVI and I think he should have been given more of a chance. I think he would do a lot better in a younger market not doing politics (and instead float the format as pop culture commentary) and slip the politics in...because it always comes down to politics when you talk about pop culture.
Unfortunately there is no FM talk in this state anymore.
He was my favorite guy on KVI. My wife's too.
100. Congratulations KVI!!!!!
The idiots are running the asylum! My guess is that you just went from having a whole lot of listeners to just a few. Did you kick Bryan Suits to the curb? It is shameful if you did. I guess that the station is swimming in so much money that you had to get rid of the one host who helped to bring it in. Hey KVI, thanks for the memories... It was good to listen to what you had in years past: Rush, Medved, Glant, Seigel, M. Reagan, and Suits. My radio dial is being reset. Maybe I can find a station that has G.Gordon Liddy. Perhaps sattelite radio Hmmm...
I wish you well Bryan. I was a faithful listener who will look forward to hear you on another Seattle area radio station.
101. I understand that his ratings weren't that good but it doesn't seem like they gave him much of a chance.
It isn't as if he had "bad" ratings, just not good. A 1.8 isn't that bad for a local new guy.
He truly was the only reason i ever tuned in to KVI and I won't be back much because it is just boring.
I listen to Rush primarily because he is SO ENTERTAINING and funny. I felt that way about Bryan too. Plus I served in the 81st Bde.
Never met him though.
102. The biggest problem has been the constatnt use of "best of" shows instead of fill in hosts when Brian had a day off. They used Brian to fill in for Kirby and Carlson, but left his show to be a repeat and encourage listeners to sample other shows.
103. Maybe this is KVI "Jumping The Shark". I listened to the beginning of the Carlson/Schram mess this afternoon to see if they would at least mention Bryan with some respect. After Carlson gloating about being back where he belongs in the afternoon (at Bryan's expense) they talked over each other for another 20 seconds killing any opportunity to show some support. Bryan was the best in the lineup. Best wishes LT!
104. I too am sad to see Bryan go. I have email KVI to tell them so, and that Kirby sounds like he has a "wad of Garlic Jim's pizza in his mouth" I'm done with KVI, except for Coast to Coast! I also forwarded the email to a few of their advertisers to let them know as well. Email and call KVI to tell them how much they suck!
105. Shocked to hear Bryan is gone but one can only hope he's on to better things with more green rectangles. KVI is dead to me now. The only interesting show left on KVI is "Coast to Coast" with Noory ("Can you describe why Bigfoot was attacking those aliens, Richard C. Hoagland?"). Comedy gold. Kirby always sounds like he's choking on a cheese danish and wheezes through his show like he's jogging uphill, Schram is a joke, and Carlson and Levin should have a whiny, wimp-voice competition. I can't stand KVI and listened exclusively to Suits because his views were dead-on and his delivery was entertaining. Dr. Laura's schtick is tired (here's a hint to all her callers: If you have to call and ask her a question, you already know the answer and just lack a backbone). If it's all about ratings then KVI's just went in the crapper.
106. talked to Bryan's producer today, and he confirmed that Bryan had been canned....he mentioned that he almost got whacked as well. No reason given, except an inference that the firing had been in the works for some time.....
More as I get it...
107. talked to Bryan's producer today, and he confirmed that Bryan had been canned....he mentioned that he almost got whacked as well. No reason given, except an inference that the firing had been in the works for some time.....
More as I get it...
108. Let 'em know you're pissed:
Contact Fisher Communications:
info@fsci.com
109. Let 'em know you're pissed:
Contact Fisher Communications:
info@fsci.com
110. well I did something and e-mailed the managment at KvI.
I also made the first edit to his wikipedia entry saying that he had been canned on veterans day weekend. It has since been edited by other people but the sentiment remains the same...
Bryan, if you're reading this, I'm pullin for ya bro, but don't tase me!
111. That's what I figured. I listened in on the Common-taters (commentators) to see if they gave any reason as to why they got moved. When I heard Carlson whooping it up, I moved on over to 1300. Hugh Hewitt sounds good. A shame that both 770 and 1300 don't come in well out here in Duvall. KVI comes in well, but not the other two.
I will continue to listen to KVI for Hannity and Levin, even though Levin's voice is a little grating. Maybe also for some of the weekend shows. But, the rest of the time, I'm listening to one of the other stations.
112. Ronnie,
You summed up KVI quite nicely. Kirby Wilbur simply should not be in radio. His slurred speech is horrible—the guy sounds like his mouth is full of lard whenever he talks. John Carlson is similarly pathetic, with his addled brain struggling to complete sentences without constantly saying "um"...
113. I don't think the "pin heads" in management at KVI/Fisher Radio get it. Bryan Suits has a style that is unique and appeals to the 30-60 age group. I never called in to his show, but I was an avid listener. I suspect there are a whole lot more out there like me who were entertained and educated by what Bryan had to say and by the interviews he conducted. Perhaps those of us who were "silent" will be heard by those who we patronize. My hope is that the Kiel Mortgage people are reading this and will make their voice known to KVI/Fisher. I am personally re-thinking whether or not to purchase any AT&T products and services as well. KVI pulled the plug on the wrong show. It is bad enough keeping Carlson and Schram...but to add Dr Laura to the line up is simply a recipe for BORING RADIO!!!!!
114. I guess other than tuning in to Levin, I too am done with KVI.
Let's face it, the only thing that keeps Wilbur from being the biggest dunce on Seattle radio is the chick on the show. Shrill, lazy, and stupid is no way to go through life lady.
As for Carlson and "Pineapple Face?" The two most loathsome and self-absorbed people in Seattle broadcast media in the same place at the same time? Sounds like a good place for a frag.
Bryan is a good kid and will land on his feet, I only hope it's around here somewhere. Hooah bro!
115. Bryan,
If you happen to be reading through these:
YSMFDYND!
Semper Fi, Brother.
116. #106 Pete: Thanks for the update. Producer didn't indicate where/how we could get updates on Bryan's where-a-bouts, did he?
117. To Bryan Suits - my most favorite host in the 3-6 slot. I was never tired of listening to him because he did local issues and he made it fun. From one Guard officer to another, salute!
Dr. Laura, on the other hand, is not fun to listen to, and the Commentators are only slightly more bearable. The last thing I care to listen to during the afternoon commute is a running argument.
I strongly suspect that Bryan will be on the air at another time and another station, as what usually happens with radio hosts. I just hope he's on the airwaves over western Washington...
118. They fired a Purple Heart recepient and veteran of three wars on Veteran's Day weekend. That sucks.
119. Pete...thanks for the update. Let us know if you find out anything else. I am itching to know if he'll be on KTTH. I will be full time all day there if he gets the 3-6 slot.
Islaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! =D
120. I suspect Bryan was on the chopping block since he refused to jump on the I-912 bandwagon with Wilbur and Carlson - and even openly criticized them for using their shows to sell the initiative. It was right around then that the aforementioned KVI weasels stopped speaking of Suits at all on their own shows and the token KVI war veteran suddenly became a veritible redheaded step child. I've seen it before with other hosts who dared dissent against the KVI royalty.
I hope Suits lands on KTTH - they seem a little more tolerant of those who don't always tow the party line.
121. I work with the son of one of the KVI hosts, who indicated the motivation behind the firing was ratings and the fact that very few sponsors would sign to his show.
On one hand, I understand the business reason behind the decision, and on the other feel it was extremely poor form to release him on Veteran's Day weekend.
With the format change of Kirby's show and the loss of Bryan from my homebound commute, I'm afraid like many others: I am done with KVI. :(
Thankfully, KTTH maintains a very solid lineup.
One thing my coworker reminded me of was a 6-month no-compete clause where Bryan won't be able to *broadcast* on another local station until that time has expired.
KTTH or another station may pick Bryan up today, but apparently won't be able to be on the air for 6 months as a minimum.
Godspeed, Bryan. KVI lost a listener with this move.
122. Oh no! Brian's gone!? What is KVI thinking? Brian is the SOLE reason I started listening to conservative talk radio. This is very disheartening and a terrible move by KVI.
KVI definitely lost a listener in me.
123. I'm surprised at the number of Schram haters here. Ken is one of the most reasonable voices on the radio today. I don't always agree with him (ie illegal immigrants), but the banter between him and Carlson is always amusing. I have never laughed out loud more at a political (sort of) talk show in my life.
Bryan was a jerk, and I am glad to see him gone. He needs to grow up. You never knew when he was serious and he mocked everyone.
I like Carlson as well. He's a good host and he's different from Bryan in that he actually can change his mind on a subject if someone offers a reasonable argument. Bryan just cut people off the air if they started to take him down.
Carlson is the cake, Schram is the frosting. You gotta love the combination!
124. Well KVI has lost me as listener after 9:00 AM. I used to love listening to the commentators at work, and even managed to call in while there. This led me into Hannity and into Bryan.
Now I have to find someone else to listen to after 9:00. Don't like Rush - not enough disenting views, Prager is too boring.
Oh well...I guess I'll give Ross on KIRO a shot and stay for Dori, who is decent.
125. Wow - what a popular topic! Someone at SP ought to send a copy of this to KVI...so they can 'possibly' GET A CLUE!!!
126. Brian will be sorely missed on KVI. I have been a loyal listener for 13 years now and have waded through all the changes but this is the last straw. I liked Weisbach due to his humor and being a smarta$$ but Brian was the best. He made my day and kept me laughing with his quick wit and humor. I am done with KVI I am sorry to say. Schram almost lost me, this idiotic move cemented it. So long KVI....
127. I am really happy to see all the love for Bryan. Let me just say that if he pops up on KTTH, KVI will have lost another listener. actually they pretty much have already, Bryan was pretty much the guy who lead me to conservative talk radio. and that Dr "whats her nuts" show is pretty bad, okay, really bad.
128. We all know half of the "I Love Bryan" posts are from Bryan himself.
The rest of you people need to get a clue. You're an individual. Ratings & dollars talk way more than you ever will. I applaud KVI for shaking it up a bit. You'll grow to love "The Commentators"!
129. Soooo...where exactly do you think those "ratings and dollars" come from Punky?
Economics pWns you apparently.
130. Yes, it was all about ratings. That's why they put Dr. Laura "three listeners" Schlesinger in Suit's spot.
Low ratings may have been the excuse KVI was waiting for, but they've been itching to kick him to the curb for a long time.
131. ...and we all know #128 is a KVI lap dog!
132. Folks, the last good program that KVI has is Sean Hannity (ok, Levin too). Let's contact both and let them know they kicked Bryan to the curb just prior to Veteran's Day. Hearing them talk yesterday about how they cared about veterans and all made me sick. The station management doesn't give a damn about vets.
Hell KVI wants to be a lib station, let's see if they can survive without the conservatives. Oh and the KVI advertisers like Kiel Mortgage should also be aware that the listeners are leaving in droves as well.
Contacts:
Sean Hannity Show:
http://www.hannity.com/contactus.asp
Mark Levin:
marklevin.show@citcomm.com
133. Carlson and Schram were excellent last night. I'll even give Schram credit for the way he took down that moronic, snotty Olympia protester during the final hour. It was talk radio at its finest. It was so good I had to mute the start of the Seahawks game so I could listen.
134. Hey, if you people think Kenny Boy is a pain on the radio, be glad you don't have to live with him!
135. MOM! What are you doin on this blog.
136. Mom and lil, get off this blog now or daddy will beat us all again! You know he doesn't like us talking back.
137. I will miss Bryan even though he wasn't my favorite host. My favorite is Kirby in the morning (I prefer just Kirby, by the way). Second favorite is Mark Levin. DO NOT LIKE Carlson and Schramm! Yuk! Now they're my drive-home option. Silence is good, think I'll try it.
138. Suits was the only guy that had a good grasp of local polotical mischief. As for Dr. Laura, I find that there is no entertainment or imformatinal value in listening to a bunch of disfunctional or self destructive individuals. They might as well put Springer on the radio. If I have an occasion to listen at 9:00 I know where to find Rush.
139. Suits was the only guy that had a good grasp of local polotical mischief. As for Dr. Laura, I find that there is no entertainment or imformatinal value in listening to a bunch of disfunctional or self destructive individuals. They might as well put Springer on the radio. If I have an occasion to listen at 9:00 I know where to find Rush.
140. Suits was the only guy that had a good grasp of local polotical mischief. As for Dr. Laura, I find that there is no entertainment or imformatinal value in listening to a bunch of disfunctional or self destructive individuals. They might as well put Springer on the radio. If I have an occasion to listen at 9:00 I know where to find Rush.
141. Well KVI, you really did it this time. Typical Seattle move to remove any sign of testosterone from the airwaves! You lost a guy with the rare combination of wit, intelligence and experience. I'm sure in this town you can find a replacement host with a more sensitive approach!! Good luck nitwits.
142. IZZlllaaaaaaa!
Bryan lives...KVI not so much.
143. It wouldn't surprise me to find out that Carleen may be the root cause of the apparent turmoil going on at KVI. Would anyone have any inside knowledge of this?
144. @ #143 duffman... trying to start something?
145. The 'facts' ma'am, just the facts!
146. Bryan Suits was the last person I was still listening to on KVI on a regular basis (I do like Mark Levin as well, but the program is on during dinner, etc.). With Suits gone, KVI has basically lost another listener. I hate to say this (because I wasn't crazy about KTTH when they started) but KTTH has become my conservative radio station, mostly for Rush and Medved (both origianlly on KVI - don't forget when KVI threw Medved overboard).
147. Dr. Laura? Don't they remember the last time that they tried that crap.
As I just told them in an email, the Bryan Suits straw has finally broke this camel's back and I will be tuning elsewhere for news and talk.
My oh my, how much farther can KayVeeAye fall?
148. Used to love Carlson at 3:00pm. I absolutely detest Schramm and quit listening to Carlson once they added him. Suits had it all as far as I am concerned. I like Levin a lot but his voice can be annoying. KTTH should seriously snag Suits and give him the 3:00pm slot. KVI is going downhill in a hurry and I just don't have any reason to listen anymore. Dr. Laura is smart but I use the talk radio to get local news and commentary about things going on around here and I am pretty sure she won't be doing that. Kirby is pretty good on his own byt Kirby and Company is lame in my opinion. Bey Bye KVI.
149. Well day 2 of the commentataroos and nary a mention of the show that I actually tuned in at this time to listen to.
I suppose we all need to just scratch the picture of the non-person off the bottle of Victory Gin.
150. Wow. This is terrible news. What's wrong with you KVI? He's the only thing that brought me to KVI. The other are just annoying. Suits brought humor to the airwaves that the 30ish crowd could get. Damn. Hopefully he'll show up locally somewhere else.
151. I'm don't use MySpace but didn't Bryan mention that did? I'm sure many of us would appreciate an opportunity to stay in touch. Bryan don't change your YouTube name without letting us know how to find your videos. I should have taken the time to shake your hand and thank you in person at the Puyallup Fair, you are a class act. Respectfully, Dan
152. I to was shocked to hear about Bryan,
I really became a fan when he first started broadcasting on KVI. It kind of reminds me
of what happend to Rusty Humphries.
I hope it doesn't take me as long to find Bryan as it did to find Rusty again.
I am really getting anoyed by KVI lately.
153. Wow- Bryan Suits gone. Lame. What is his YouTube name?
154. I'm sorry to see that Bryan is gone. It is time to to tune to KTTH.
155. I am disheartened that Bryan Suits has been let go from KVI. Shame on you KVI. He was the best thing going with his unique insight on the Iraq War and his witticisms that kept me in stitches.
No matter, I can find better things to do between 3-6 p.m. and it won't include listening to KVI.
Bring Bryan Back!
156. I am disheartened that Bryan Suits has been let go from KVI. Shame on you KVI. He was the best thing going with his unique insight on the Iraq War and his witticisms that kept me in stitches.
No matter, I can find better things to do between 3-6 p.m. and it won't include listening to KVI.
Bring Bryan Back!
157. KVI may be a Fox station, but I would believe, Brian would not want Kirby nor John in a Fox hole were his life depended on them.
KVI has not had the manhood to stand up and explain what happened and why.
158. KVI may be a Fox station, but I would believe, Bryan would not want Kirby nor John in a Fox hole were his life depended on them.
KVI has not had the manhood to stand up and explain what happened and why.
159. I've been missing Bryan for two days already. Durn! Now what? The other station has a basketball game.
160. You can contact me directly via youtube. Search for KVIBryan. And please enjoy the entertaining videos of my dogs.
In the meantime, I'm going to Montana to shoot a bison. I would love to be back on the air in Seattle again, but the time might be right to bite on some longstanding opportunities elsewhere. Either way, I'll post a note through Karl at leaningstraightup.com
I need to say, the Seattle conservative is a great listener. Always blunt and honest, never sycophantic (to me). We are the minority here and it's been an honor to talk to you for three hours daily. Of course, you may run into me at Cabela's, the WAC gun shows or The Wilde Rover in Kirkland (wednesday trivia night). For now, thanks a bunch. I'll probably be a regular poster here because I've got all these annoying thoughts and no outlet. My wife gives me lists and shuffles me off to the truck in order to have some peace. Skank (in a good way).
And as ever "....but I don't have a pool."
161. Bryan..glad to see that you read this. I always enjoyed your personality and show. Hopefully you will once again be heard soon! Good luck to you. KVI made a really big mistake in my opinion.
162. Bryan, do you have to stay off the air here locally for any specific period of time?
163. I looked forward to Bryans show on the ride home . lots of good humor and good discussions. i turn kvi on now and get to hear a total idiot and a wishy washy half ass conservative.
i guess kvi has decided to commit economic suicide. i hope brian gets a gig in seattle so i can listen to him again. in the mean time no more kvi.
164. I looked forward to Bryans show on the ride home . lots of good humor and good discussions. i turn kvi on now and get to hear a total idiot and a wishy washy half ass conservative.
i guess kvi has decided to commit economic suicide. i hope brian gets a gig in seattle so i can listen to him again. in the mean time no more kvi.
165. Sounds to me like the powers at KVI have had enough of conservative talk radio and are doing what they can to destroy ratings, thus giving themselves the perfect out to restructure to a more progressive line. Kirby's show is diluted and irritating (except when he actually gets a word in), Carlson's message is diluted as well, but Schram is so irritating to listen, I know of no one who bothers to tune in, and now Suits is blown off the map without a word. Way to go KVI, you program manager is a real is a real genius.
CM in Redmond
166. I found this thread because I was googling "Brian Suits" to find out what had happened to my favorite afternoon host. It now looks like I've got no more reason at all to listen to KVI. Back in the day when they had Rush and Medved and when Carlson didn't have a sidekick and was more on the ball it used to be a great station. Now I just can't put up with it. First there's those godawful Kirby & Company promotional spots they keep playing. They one's with the bad country music and the slogans like, "We never miss church to watch the big game." They've got another one that makes some lame reference to NASCAR. It's like they've decided that being conservative is synonymous with being a southern good ol'boy. Those are bad enough to send me over to KTTH by themselves, but if somehow I managed to get a late start, Ken Shram's voice would convince me to stab the 770 preset button. The only thing bringing the radio dial back to 570 was Brian in the afternoon. Dr. Laura annoys me almost as much as Ken Shram, so she's definitely not going to lure me back.
Brian, I hope you get another radio job soon here in the Seattle market.
167. I am mourning the loss of Bryan Suits. We NEEDED him. He had the quick wit, twisted humor, incredible knowlege about history that our moronic liberal society needed. The Soviet Republic of Seatte is probably cheering but those level headed gun owners out in the suburbs (and sticks) that vote Republican or Libertarian, have lost an important voice. What was KVI thinking? Why not cut that idiot Schramm instead? I listened to Dr. Laura and it was a yawn-fest....KVI you have just lost me as a faithful listener after 7 years...bye bye...no reason to stay.
168. Suits, was the best. Carlson's was good by himself. Can't listen to Kirby, he slurs his speech and sounds like he is always about to fall asleep. KVI is circling the drain.
169. Suits, was the best. Carlson's was good by himself. Can't listen to Kirby, he slurs his speech and sounds like he is always about to fall asleep. KVI is circling the drain.
170. I place regular ads on KVI for a regional not-for -profit entity. I talked to our acct rep yesterday and it's my feeling that there's more going on here than meets the eye. The rep was ill at ease and sounded like he was stressed--VERY stressed. Whether that was because he was in the dark too (possible, given the time frame this happened) or because there was something he just couldn't tell me is unknown. BUT ALSO...note that Box is now listed as the "Acting" PD(?!)
The "excuse" given on the KVI website is suspect. Bryan's ratings always topped those of the competition at KTTH (if my acct rep is to be believed). And if they didn't, why did it take them so long to replace Bryan? Dr. Laura is going to sink them in that time slot and if KTTH finds somebody even slightly more interesting in the afternoon drive, they're going to get colbbered there too.
I think it's safe to say that KVI is going to see at least some of the ad income "migrate" north on the dial...
171. Suits, was the best. Carlson's was good by himself. Can't listen to Kirby, he slurs his speech and sounds like he is always about to fall asleep. KVI is circling the drain.
172. Suits, was the best. Carlson's was good by himself. Can't listen to Kirby, he slurs his speech and sounds like he is always about to fall asleep. KVI is circling the drain.
173. I'm very upset by KVI letting Bryan go. I am a vet and enjoyed his points of view as a vet. I thought KVI did the right thing by moving John and Ken to the 9 a.m. slot to compete with Rush on KTTH. Obviously, the ratings weren't that good even though I tuned into the show daily. I enjoy John and Ken, it is entertaining. On Monday, I turned the radio on and heard Dr. Laura's show being broadcast,thinking it was a "holiday" broadcast or something. Today I heard it again and went WTH? I turned to KTTH within 5 seconds. I then heard the commentators at 3PM. I have still not heard what happened to Bryan's show. I'm sure Bryan will be find something and hopefully will show up on a loacal station. The fact that KVI has not made any "official" change to the lineup is very disturbing to me. I used to trust the station but now am skeptical, letting go a decorated vet on Veterans day is very distrubing to me. Kirby also needs to revert back to his old format in my humble opinion. KTTH is now my new station. KVI, if you want your listeners back, you better look to the past.
A 41 year old veteran, and past listener. TJ
174. SUITS _WAS_ KVI. GOODBYE KVI, HELLO 102.5!!! Way to shoot yourself in the foot, KVI. You SUCK. Hey, 1300, please cancel your 3:00 and put on Suits. And when are you going to increase that signal? Sheesh!
175. Well I found this note at KVI http://www.kvi.com/onair/schedule/11259196.html . The Date stamp was Nov 13th at about 8:30pm. Sounds like they are getting blasted and are trying to put a positive spin on it. I didn't see them thanking Bryan when I was checking the site earlier trying to figure out what had happened to Bryan.
I'll miss Bryan and was glad I had a chance to tell him how much I liked his show at the Puyallup fair this year. Next it's off to KVI to tell them now there is no reason to listen to there station at all.
176. Well I found this note at KVI http://www.kvi.com/onair/schedule/11259196.html . The Date stamp was Nov 13th at about 8:30pm. Sounds like they are getting blasted and are trying to put a positive spin on it. I didn't see them thanking Bryan when I was checking the site earlier trying to figure out what had happened to Bryan.
I'll miss Bryan and was glad I had a chance to tell him how much I liked his show at the Puyallup fair this year. Next it's off to KVI to tell them now there is no reason to listen to there station at all.
177. I can't believe that they kicked LT off the air!!! This station wants me to listen to Dr. Laura, whatever!
Cobra Redleg, where the hell are you!!!???
178. Thanks Matthew,
I went and read the letter posted from KVI "Management". They didn't leave a "reply" or "contact us" link anywhere to respond to their tender release letter of Bryan. I'm done with KVI, the new progressive radio station. I don't blame any of the hosts currently employed by KVI, they are probably following managements "gag order" and can't talk about it. So much for free ideas.....and....
179. Hey Bryan,
Glad to see that you're still out there. Yes, I know that you like to pick on guys who wear the Scottish national uniform, but I don't hold that against ya. Anyway, hope you can get on either @ 770 or 1300 sometime soon. We need our fix...
180. This is the same way they canned Medved several years back.
Medved was off the air one day (with no warning) and Hannity was in his time slot. It took KVI several weeks to address Medved's departure and it was weak. I think they took a lot of heat from their listeners.
Medved had to broadcast his national show without being heard in the Seattle area for months. KTTH was started up around him and they quickly pulled Rush over.
181. "I didn't fire Brian, I am not in management. Our Program Director is Travis Box - tbox@fisherradio.com" As stated by Kirby Wilbur and Matt Haver
"This was a decision made by our station management, so please feel free to direct your comments/questions to our Program Director at tbox@fisherradio.com."
Thanks for listening,
Matt Haver
Senior Producer On-Air
Kirby & Company, AM 570 KVI
FOX News Radio, Seattle
182. Disrespectful is all I have to say about the whole affair.
My intent is to ensure that people are aware of what kind of radio station KVI is. What a bunch of trash. I agree that there is NO reason to listen to KVI now, so I guess KTTH gets another listener.
Bryan (Sir), 'I got your back'... Let me know if there is anything you need, or if there is anything I can do to help. You were better than that radio station anyway, and you're on to bigger and better things.
KVI eat your heart out!!! lol
Matt, sorry... but your show is terrible.
183. I just notified KVI/Fisher Radio to remove me from their "KVI Insider" e-mail and cc'd Kiel Mortgage that they just lost me as a potential re-finance customer because of the Bryan Suits termination. I feel that it was the least I could do to support Bryan. I hope others will consider doing the same.
184. Bryan, as you can see you have a following of dedicated fans who adore you. kVI has made a terrible mistake for letting you go. I quit listening to KVI years ago when they removed Medved. I was before that an everyday/allday listener to Kirby, Rush, Medved and john. But KVI just went downhill. I first heard you on KIRO and used to love listening to you and Mike Webb get into it (John and Ken eat your hearts out) that was great radio and was so excited when KVI picked you up. I listened to you everyday since and after your show I tuned back to KTTH. When you were deployed I prayed often for your welfare, and was always intriuged by the on the spot updates of "life in Iraq". Your return to the air was so welcomed and all your insights while not all "sunshine and lolipops" helped me to form my arguments to continue to support the mission in Iraq and furtherd my respect for those who CHOOSE to serve. I Guess all I can say is thank you sir. I thought I was the only one who hoped you would end up on KTTH but I think there might be a much bigger venue in store for your mass of talent and witt. Good luck on the hunt maybe I'll see ya in town. If I ever see you at Nana Camillos I'm buyin'.
185. I agree with the concensus here, KVI has pulled a huge boner in either firing or letting Bryan Suits go. What bothers me almost as much as Bryan being gone is the nonchalance of KVI not to even say what happened. I emailed the whole crowd yesterday including Kirby & Co, Carlson and that idiot Schramm and no one has responded. Well 570 has been deleted from my radio and now I will try and find someone new to listen to. Like alot of you said Suits being gone is a real kick in the teeth to the military and thanks KVI for the Veterans Day present. I told the management when they hired Schramm that KVI had begun the long, ugly journey to liberalism and now that Suits is gone KVI is one step closer to being KIA. I hope my fellow veterans and current military will pull the plug on KVI but I honestly don't think that they care. I hope Bryan will be back on in the area and tell us what happened. I'd bet that probably there were alot of complaints when Bryan called Oprah a Nazi. Of course liberals can say what they want but let a conservative say something out of the ordinary and they are gone. Like Patrick P. I will not use any company that advertises on KVI. Yeah Matt, sure you're not management but you and your boss Kirby better watch your back, your next. Bryan was the only one who could out wit Schramm and handle him - Carlson is a joke - Schramm runs that show and JC lets him. KVI you are a joke. I hope that Sean Hannity and Mark Levin will pull their shows off. Then all you will have are the 3 stooges in the AM, JC and Schramm and the UFOologist at night. What a line-up. Good riddance KVI. Hope the next wind storm blows your attenna down.
186. I am done with KVI now that The Bryan Suits Show is no longer. I am extremely disappointed with their decision. By far it has been the best local show that I have listened to. I did call KVI today to express my distaste for the decision and truthfully it didn't sound like they cared to much when I told them they lost a listener. WTF with DR. Laura Springer? I don't care about people trying to solve their problems with a 5 minute conversation over the radio with person that knows nothing about them......IDIOTS. Bryan I wish you luck.
AND THE CHILDREN?..........YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
187. Oh, and by the way, I too will not purchase any products advertised on KVI. And to let a decorated veteran go on veterans day weekend is truly shameful. I am now disgraced to ever have been a kvi listener. PATHETIC
188. In summation of this topic, KVI when asked WHY in the world they would do something like this answered:
I LIKE TURTLES!?
***Peace & Good Luck Bryan.***
189. I liked Bryan Suits when he reported from Iraq, but his show when he returned was too crude and rude for me. Maybe more people thought like I did than like you. John Carlson and Kirby Wilbur are true gentlemen and don't use the kind of language Bryan Suits did. I didn't think I would like the show with Ken Schramm, and while I don't particularly like him, the show is informative and interesting. I don't like his language either, but at least John is a good counter to him.
190. Thanks so much for your input Chris, now go F*** yourself!
191. I just read through the reason why Bryan Suits was let go and I have to say its a load of crap. KVI, its only a matter of time that you go the way of Air America. I realize now that Carlson and Kirby Wilbur are RINOs. It seems to me that Bryan fell out of grace when he did not support the 912 initiative. Although I disagree with Bryan they should have gotten over that and stood up for him but Carlson is so in love with Schramm that it would not surprise me that Schramalama had something to do with the firing since he and Bryan had butted heads over the CA Wildfires and the crap Schramm said about it all being racial in conjunction with how Katrina was handled. Yeah KVI you and Schramm deserve each other.
Bryan Suits was and is the only one who could stand up to Schramm and dish out the insults. Instead of pulling Bryan they should have booted JC and put Bryan on with that idiot Schramm. It would only have been a matter of time that Schramm would have quit - he would not have been able to match wits or BS with BS.
I challenge any and all veterans and current military members to email KVI and pull your support for Kirby and Carlson and the whole station. KVI is finally showing its true colors. Also email the sponsors and tell them that you will not use their products or services.
This morning I implored the principal of my son's Christian school to pull down the KVI logo on the bldg. He said he would consider it.
We have to stand up for true Conservative Talk Radio and KVI is no longer it. Like others I hope that KTTH signs Bryan on. Now I understand why Rush left KVI, it all makes sense now.
KVI, JC, KW you can all bite me - you are all pathetic excuses for Conservatism.
192. Chris,
You are the kind of moronic listener that KVI wants now that Bryan Suits is gone. You go on listening to Schramm and his sidekick Carlson. JC is not a counter to him, most of the time he spends the time trying to pull his head out of Schramm's behind and therefore most of the time has nothing constructive to say. Schramm although my dislike for him knows no bounds, is smarter, louder and is more on the ball than Carlson and therefore he runs the show with an iron hand. Only Bryan Suits could have handled Schramm and put him in his place.
Although I liked Kirby Wilbur, his show in my estimation has plummetted now that he has Carlene Johnson and the wimpy Matt Haver on board. The show is a joke and if I ever hear the word Semiamoo (SP?) again I will throw up. Kirby should have put his career on the line for Bryan Suits but we all know that he doesn't have the balls - he's all talk and no action.
193. Schramm doesn't do that much for KOMO any more so I'm thinkin they (Fisher) just needed to find a use for him...ergo the team-up with Carlson.
Schramm is a 'non-event'; hasn't been germane since 'Town Hall' (which I actually thought was his best gig ever). Because of his tenure (and possibly because of what he might know) I believe management is catering to him. Could very well be their demise.
194. I first heard Brian on KIRO years ago, and hoped he would get a perm spot. He was really the only reason I listened to KVI. Hopefully Brian and his Van Halen intro's will turn up somewhere soon. No more KVI for me either.
195. I really have to question the intelligence and business savvy of a company that chooses Veteran's Day to fire the only host they have who has served in the military in the last two decades. Wow. Brilliant move, guys. Really classy.
And the reason they've given? I think the real problem wasn't that Bryan had low ratings... but that the Commentators had low ratings in their timeslot against Rush Limbaugh and had to be moved (as evidenced by the fact that KVI is not even trying to put anything even remotely worthwhile or appealing in that timeslot now).
I'm not sure this is going to have the effect they wanted, though. I used to listen during the 9-Noon slot about half the time (switching between KVI and KTTH), now I don't listen at all. And I used to listen to Bryan Suits in the 3-6 slot every single day (to the point of making arrangements to have the show recorded if I was going to be away from the radio), and now I'm changing the station or turning off the radio at some point in that timeslot.
196. I'm pleased he's gone. Just last week I complained to KVI about Suits' unapologetic and frequent use of the word "retarded" in his show. He used the word in the most offensive and insulting ways and as the mother of a child with a developmental disability, I'm tired of people using the r-word to get a laugh at the expense of people who don't deserve to be the target of such hateful speech. He knew it was wrong and he as much as said so on at least one occasion, so I say good riddance
197. Soooo......why