Howdy!
For those of you wondering if I was having as much fun as it sounded this afternoon, I can honestly tell you....YES!!!!
Since I took over the day to day operations of WLSC, I've been the first one getting to the station in the morning and the last one leaving in the evening.
Juggling all the duties of general manager, program director and on air personality has made me weary. I learned the hard way that there's a tremendous difference between "busy" and "productive".
Having said that, I've learned how to work smarter.
Moving to afternoons is just another step in my new business plan. I will be making many more changes to the programming lineup at Tiger Radio WLSC in the next few weeks.
Sales and marketing are getting a makeover, too. As for the website, many of you have seen some of the changes and there will be more.
Today, I had a lot of fun just concentrating on the radio show and nothing else. It was the most fun that I'd had in a while.
I'm doing some new things, but many old favorites came along for the afternoon show including Leon Frazier, The World's Worst Elvis Impersonator and Harold Dean. Last week, I even spent a day in the studio recording 4 new song parodies.
Wanna hear the show? Tune in weekday afternoons 2- 6 on AM 1240 WLSC, Tiger Radio!
See ya on the Radio!!!!!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
27 Years and Counting
Every April Fools' Day, I'm reminded that way back in 1983, I was granted a broadcast license from the FCC.
Can you believe there once was a time when you had to take a test before you could be on the radio? Based on the current condition of radio, perhaps we should consider bringing back the test.
For me, I just mailed in a form and a few weeks later I was offically licensed to communicate on the airwaves. It was an exciting moment when I received my license with the seal of the Federal Communications Commission. For me, I'd dreamed of being a radio announcer since I was 7 years old.
Nonetheless, while I didn't have to take a test, I still learned the correct way to figure direct and indirect power. There once was a time when I could even figure out the antenna base current ratio.
Time have changed. Radio keeps evolving. So, do I.
Now as a station owner, I realize the last 27 years have been more exciting than I ever imagined. Of course, exciting would not be the adjective of choice to describe the past 2 years, but as I said, "I'm evolving!"
So on this April Fool's Day, I can't help but remember it was back in 1983 that someone at the FCC office in Washington, DC granted me a radio telephone operators license.
It was a day that changed my life, but the fact that it happened on April Fools' Day has always made me chuckle.
Can you believe there once was a time when you had to take a test before you could be on the radio? Based on the current condition of radio, perhaps we should consider bringing back the test.
For me, I just mailed in a form and a few weeks later I was offically licensed to communicate on the airwaves. It was an exciting moment when I received my license with the seal of the Federal Communications Commission. For me, I'd dreamed of being a radio announcer since I was 7 years old.
Nonetheless, while I didn't have to take a test, I still learned the correct way to figure direct and indirect power. There once was a time when I could even figure out the antenna base current ratio.
Time have changed. Radio keeps evolving. So, do I.
Now as a station owner, I realize the last 27 years have been more exciting than I ever imagined. Of course, exciting would not be the adjective of choice to describe the past 2 years, but as I said, "I'm evolving!"
So on this April Fool's Day, I can't help but remember it was back in 1983 that someone at the FCC office in Washington, DC granted me a radio telephone operators license.
It was a day that changed my life, but the fact that it happened on April Fools' Day has always made me chuckle.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
There's A Tiger On Your Phone
For Immediate Release - March 23, 2010
Contact: Banana Jack Murphy (843) 222.4652 or jack@wlscradio.com
WLSC Tiger Radio is Now Available On Any Mobile Phone
New partnership with AudioNow allows listeners to hear broadcasts on cell phones at no charge
Loris - WLSC Tiger Radio announced today that it is now the first radio station in the Myrtle Beach area available through any cell phone through a partnership with AudioNow for mobile phone broadcast distribution. By calling 843-733-3153, mobile phone listeners can listen live to their favorite Tiger Radio programs. No smart phones, downloads, or data plans are required, and any cell phone will work.
“I’m really excited for WLSC AM 1240 to partner with AudioNow and provide this service to our listeners,” said Banana Jack Murphy, Tiger Radio's general manager. “Now listeners can hear us anytime, anywhere and on any phone.”
“Listening to radio on mobile phones needs to be as simple and reliable as turning on a radio, and that is what distinguishes our technology from the rest of the industry,” said Elan Blutinger, a managing director of AudioNowTM. “Why download radio when you can dial it direct?"
AudioNow is the leading provider of mobile phone broadcast radio distribution in the country. It uses proprietary, patent-pending technology that allows any fixed or mobile phone to access live audio programming without any downloads.
WLSC AM 1240 signed on in 1958. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC purchased the station in 2007. In October 2009, the station switched from country to an all oldies format and became Tiger Radio. The station has studios in Loris and Myrtle Beach. The 24 hour AM station is the home of The Banana Jack Murphy Show. The station also features syndicated programs like Dick Clark's Rock, Roll and Remember, Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits with Dick Bartley, Elvis Only hosted by Jay Gordon and a variety of local sports programming.
Listeners can visit www.tigerradio.com for more information.
Contact: Banana Jack Murphy (843) 222.4652 or jack@wlscradio.com
WLSC Tiger Radio is Now Available On Any Mobile Phone
New partnership with AudioNow allows listeners to hear broadcasts on cell phones at no charge
Loris - WLSC Tiger Radio announced today that it is now the first radio station in the Myrtle Beach area available through any cell phone through a partnership with AudioNow for mobile phone broadcast distribution. By calling 843-733-3153, mobile phone listeners can listen live to their favorite Tiger Radio programs. No smart phones, downloads, or data plans are required, and any cell phone will work.
“I’m really excited for WLSC AM 1240 to partner with AudioNow and provide this service to our listeners,” said Banana Jack Murphy, Tiger Radio's general manager. “Now listeners can hear us anytime, anywhere and on any phone.”
“Listening to radio on mobile phones needs to be as simple and reliable as turning on a radio, and that is what distinguishes our technology from the rest of the industry,” said Elan Blutinger, a managing director of AudioNowTM. “Why download radio when you can dial it direct?"
AudioNow is the leading provider of mobile phone broadcast radio distribution in the country. It uses proprietary, patent-pending technology that allows any fixed or mobile phone to access live audio programming without any downloads.
WLSC AM 1240 signed on in 1958. Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC purchased the station in 2007. In October 2009, the station switched from country to an all oldies format and became Tiger Radio. The station has studios in Loris and Myrtle Beach. The 24 hour AM station is the home of The Banana Jack Murphy Show. The station also features syndicated programs like Dick Clark's Rock, Roll and Remember, Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits with Dick Bartley, Elvis Only hosted by Jay Gordon and a variety of local sports programming.
Listeners can visit www.tigerradio.com for more information.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits with Dick Bartley Has A New Home
Dick Bartley has been hosting a live request show on the radio every Saturday night since 1982.
What started as "Solid Gold Saturday Night" has become "Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits" and the popular coast-to-coast program is now on AM 1240 WLSC.
Dick takes listener requests via the toll-free hotline (1-866-989-1975) and spins the greatest rock 'n roll hits of all time.
Whatever your plans are on a Saturday night, make sure you include "Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits". The 5 hour program starts at 7 pm (Eastern).
Listeners around the world can hear all of our great programming by visiting www.TigerRadio.com
What started as "Solid Gold Saturday Night" has become "Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits" and the popular coast-to-coast program is now on AM 1240 WLSC.
Dick takes listener requests via the toll-free hotline (1-866-989-1975) and spins the greatest rock 'n roll hits of all time.
Whatever your plans are on a Saturday night, make sure you include "Rock and Roll's Greatest Hits". The 5 hour program starts at 7 pm (Eastern).
Listeners around the world can hear all of our great programming by visiting www.TigerRadio.com
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Tiger Radio To Broadcast Elvis Only
It's no secret. I love Elvis!
Even before the format switch to "classic oldies", WLSC had created quite a stir with our "24 Hours of Elvis" broadcasts.
Boy, was I fired up when I signed the contract with United Stations to lock up the broadcast rights for "Elvis Only" in the Myrtle Beach market.
Fans of "The King" will love this new addition to the Tiger Radio lineup.
Elvis expert, Jay Gordon is the host of this weekly hour long salute to the music of Elvis Presley.
Don't miss it! Elvis is in the building! "Elvis Only" rocks every Saturday at 6 pm (Eastern) on AM 1240 WLSC an www.TigerRadio.com.
Even before the format switch to "classic oldies", WLSC had created quite a stir with our "24 Hours of Elvis" broadcasts.
Boy, was I fired up when I signed the contract with United Stations to lock up the broadcast rights for "Elvis Only" in the Myrtle Beach market.
Fans of "The King" will love this new addition to the Tiger Radio lineup.
Elvis expert, Jay Gordon is the host of this weekly hour long salute to the music of Elvis Presley.
Don't miss it! Elvis is in the building! "Elvis Only" rocks every Saturday at 6 pm (Eastern) on AM 1240 WLSC an www.TigerRadio.com.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Dick Clark Is Coming To Tiger Radio
Listeners can get a sneak preview of Dick Clark's Rock Roll and Remember tonight on Tiger Radio. Tune in at 6 pm and you'll be one of the first to hear one of the newest prgrams coming to Tiger Radio.
Dick Clark's Rock Roll and Remember is scheduled to air every Sunday at 6 pm, but a special preview hits the airwaves tonight.
It's 4 hours of fun with American Bandstand memories, the stories behind the greatest songs of all time and a ton of great music with Dick Clark.
You can also hear the program at www.TigerRadio.com
Dick Clark's Rock Roll and Remember is scheduled to air every Sunday at 6 pm, but a special preview hits the airwaves tonight.
It's 4 hours of fun with American Bandstand memories, the stories behind the greatest songs of all time and a ton of great music with Dick Clark.
You can also hear the program at www.TigerRadio.com
Thursday, January 7, 2010
24 Hours of Elvis on Tiger Radio
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
Tiger Radio WLSC
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.tigerradio.com
24 Hours of ELVIS!
South Carolina Radio Station Celebrates Elvis' 75th Birthday
Loris, SC, January 7, 2009 - Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. He would be 75 tomorrow, (January 8) had he lived. Tiger Radio AM 1240 WLSC in Loris, SC will suspend normal programming to pay tribute to the undisputed "King of Rock & Roll" starting at midnight tonight.
"It's nothing but Elvis all day long.", says station manager, Banana Jack Murphy. Tiger Radio will be featuring all of Elvis' big hits as well as some of his more obscure recordings. Murphy adds, "Elvis sang rock, country, gospel, blues. He recorded so many songs that we could be here for days playing all of his stuff."
This latest tribute to Elvis Presley should come as no surprise to those listeners that are familiar with Banana Jack's on air antics. Murphy introduced Leon Frazier," The World's Worst Elvis Impersonator" to his radio audience in 1989. Leon Frazier delighted audiences every morning on the ongoing radio feature, Elvis Weather. "I am almost certain that Leon Frazier will be making an appearance. If not, I'll have to wear the white jump suit." says Murphy.
Listeners can hear the "24 Hour All Elvis Tribute" on Tiger Radio AM 1240 WLSC starting at 12:00 Midnight (tonight). The station will also broadcast it's "All Elvis Tribute" online at TigerRadio.com for Elvis fans around the world.
Tiger Radio WLSC AM 1240 and TigerRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features Classic Oldies from the 50s and 60s as well as Doo-Wop, Rock-a-billy, Motown and Beach Music.
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Contact:
Banana Jack Murphy
Tiger Radio WLSC
843.756.1183
843.222.4652
843.756.0548 fax
info@wlscradio.com
www.tigerradio.com
24 Hours of ELVIS!
South Carolina Radio Station Celebrates Elvis' 75th Birthday
Loris, SC, January 7, 2009 - Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. He would be 75 tomorrow, (January 8) had he lived. Tiger Radio AM 1240 WLSC in Loris, SC will suspend normal programming to pay tribute to the undisputed "King of Rock & Roll" starting at midnight tonight.
"It's nothing but Elvis all day long.", says station manager, Banana Jack Murphy. Tiger Radio will be featuring all of Elvis' big hits as well as some of his more obscure recordings. Murphy adds, "Elvis sang rock, country, gospel, blues. He recorded so many songs that we could be here for days playing all of his stuff."
This latest tribute to Elvis Presley should come as no surprise to those listeners that are familiar with Banana Jack's on air antics. Murphy introduced Leon Frazier," The World's Worst Elvis Impersonator" to his radio audience in 1989. Leon Frazier delighted audiences every morning on the ongoing radio feature, Elvis Weather. "I am almost certain that Leon Frazier will be making an appearance. If not, I'll have to wear the white jump suit." says Murphy.
Listeners can hear the "24 Hour All Elvis Tribute" on Tiger Radio AM 1240 WLSC starting at 12:00 Midnight (tonight). The station will also broadcast it's "All Elvis Tribute" online at TigerRadio.com for Elvis fans around the world.
Tiger Radio WLSC AM 1240 and TigerRadio.com are owned and operated by Banana Jack Murphy Productions LLC, which was formed in 2007 by broadcast personality Banana Jack and his wife Barb Krumm. WLSC broadcasts from downtown Loris, SC and features Classic Oldies from the 50s and 60s as well as Doo-Wop, Rock-a-billy, Motown and Beach Music.
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