The old saying of "If It Plays In Peoria" must have never been used when someone listens to WMBD 1470 talk radio. Because if they did, it would only be allowed in Peoria. If you have ever listened to other talk radio, done by their local talent, then you would know we as Peorians are getting just what we pay for, or better yet what we deserve.
Every morning, Dan and Greg can't seem to tackle any issues that are even close to a national issue. After listening to Batton, you can understand why, his show prep is well, nonexistent. He will barge into a topic without the foggiest clue to what the facts are, but instead deal with his own opinion, which after hearing it, amounts to drivel similar to a teenager full of themselves, repeating what their peers think is important. What is scary, he even thinks we as listeners care about his opnion. Deorio is no better, silent on anything that requires a stance.
Now the afternoon show, well what can one say, it must be WMBD's gift to the old and worn-out DJ Jamie Markley, a gift you would do for someone that never was a blazing rock DJ, burnt out station talent, let alone a talk show talent. If you thought that Batton didn't do show prep, Markley has never heard the word. Clueless on anything unless it involves what was AC/DC's top album in 1980. Now they do seem to want to act like they have at least one person with the understanding of show prep, Phil Luciono, but here again sadly, Phil just doesn't feel the Peoria listeners don't need to talk about all those big adult topics that are aired all day long, why folks are tired by the time the afternoon show comes along. (Small tip, maybe they do, since it's doubtful they can get the chance to call those big time adult talk shows) Instead he does his show prep on what 80-90 year old actor has passed away, or what new study on drinking is out. If you counter the loud mouth, Phil, well, you can expect to be called a jackass, or told to shut up.
Peoria Talk Radio? Sorry, but Peoria needs a talk show done locally that isn't afraid to ask the big questions of our city leaders instead of kissing their hind-ends because they graced the show with their voice. Let's have a show that doesn't revolve around the shows talent. I could care less about their kids, their cars, their wives or their education. Maybe if Markley even knew what other stations were in town, that could be a start.
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