By lane O. Tucker

December 14, 2007 12:37 AM | Link to this

what network signed them?

was it ENSN - the Ebonics News & Sports Network

It is a shame that Chernoff is departing and these two clowns are staying. Well At least Chernoff speaks english and can get another job

By Drew

December 14, 2007 12:43 AM | Link to this

Gotta say it, the stews are comedy relief and never seem to have anything of substance to say about sports. Maybe thats the way you get ratings these days??????

By Chris

December 14, 2007 12:58 AM | Link to this

Buck & Kincade is quite possibly the worst thing I’ve ever heard on Atlanta radio, with the sole exception of Rude. Imagine that, they’re on the same station, taking up airtime from more talented people!

When 680 decides to stick with the entire ESPN lineup (minus Screamin A Smith), I might actually listen to them. Until then, Internet stream it is.

By Oak

December 14, 2007 1:09 AM | Link to this

I will miss the stew during the 3-7 time slot. They make my drive stress free. I enjoy the sports talk with hot sauce. After a long day I do not want to be bored to sleep while I am driving. What is up with the ebonic comment? Doug is a college graduate and Ryan went to GA Tech before he was drafted in the NFL. These guys have branded themselves and have found a niche in the sports market. ESPN even have these guys on their morning show First Take. They are good guys who are making a honest living. If you do not like it just simply say that is not for me. Stop with the racial undertones.

By Candace

December 14, 2007 1:18 AM | Link to this

The Stews are hands down the best thing on sports talk radio and definitely the best thing on 790 the zone. Congratulations guys! I will find you no matter what time slot you are in!

By P.J.

December 14, 2007 1:25 AM | Link to this

I like the pairing of jesters Bell and Oliver with Leak being the voice of reason. I also like the 1 PM start (I live in Santa Monica, CA) so essentially, in the middle of my day, I have something to listen to.

Chernoff always rubbed me the wrong way; I can’t explain it. Perhaps it was his arrogance. At least, with Chuck’s arrogance, it’s not earnest.

I wish the Stews the best of luck. Though they aren’t my cup of tea, they should be lauded for how for they’ve come and where they are now (and for holding restraint against decking that insufferable blowhard Skip Bayless on the 1st and 10 portion of ESPN’s First Take).

And speaking of ESPN, I guess this means we won’t see them on there anymore since ESPN radio is a competitor of Sporting News Radio.

By t

December 14, 2007 1:36 AM | Link to this

White people will never change!!!

By d.c.

December 14, 2007 1:52 AM | Link to this

I am delighted for the Stews and their continued success!

The move of Mike Bell to the afternoon seems risky. No one provides more of the “Mayhem” than Bell, and he, Cellini, and Shapiro have particularly good chemistry. The station may dilute both drive-time programs by splitting the successful combination.

By Dave

December 14, 2007 1:54 AM | Link to this

Sorry to see Chernoff is leaving, but glad to see Adams and Wolverton will be in the daily lineup. Theirs has been by far the best program on that station.

By julian

December 14, 2007 2:13 AM | Link to this

Interesting change by 790, but I don’t understand letting Chernoff go. It seems like he could stay and do the 4-7 slot with Mike Bell, which I think would be a real good show. From 4-7 790 will get more of a listen from me because of Bell (who is hilarious), but the majority of my time will still be given to Buck and Kincade. However, I am upset because the fill in slot between the morning shows and afternoon ones just got a lot worse, as I always listened to Monsters from 11-3, and the Stews haven’t ever really done it for me.

By J-Mo

December 14, 2007 2:30 AM | Link to this

Congrats to my boy “Bulldog” Brandon Adams!!! This has been a long time coming and I’m very excited for you. I’ll be listening whenever I can from 11-1.

I am sad to see Chernoff leave, as I always enjoyed listening to him too.

As for Mike Bell … he’s probably excited that now he can live his lifestyle AND sleep in.

By Peter

December 14, 2007 3:56 AM | Link to this

We want the I-Man!

By Devildawg

December 14, 2007 5:01 AM | Link to this

the Stews against Kincade was like choosing between the lesser of two evils. Do you want to hear about LA Lakers or the Philly Eagles ad nauseam? Glad Chernoff is gone and I think the Mike Bell/Oliver matchup in the afternoon will be good. Chernoff took over the microphone a little too much and would drag the show off on his tangents in his glib manner. Chernoff thought he was funny but wasnt which made the midday show painful. However, Mike Bell is funny so the show will work better with the Mike & the Kang.

By 790fan

December 14, 2007 6:10 AM | Link to this

Should have brought back “The Bottom Line” with Nick and Chris in the afternoons. O well, good changes otherwise. Congrats to the Stews!

By Charles

December 14, 2007 6:24 AM | Link to this

I worked in Atlanta radio for an extended time, starting in the spring of 1996. I have worked with nearly every sportsradio personality and player with the exeception of the “The Stews”.

The most amazing thing about “The Stews” is they were launched from 790-The Zone because the station is the most classless organization that I have ever work with in broadcasting. I remember Matt Chernoff the intern, and there was not much differance than the Matt Chernoff of now: Arrogant b*******. My immediate reaction to him was why? But then I thought, he may be perceieved to look the part; Tall, blonde, college boy, he be a sucess.

For years, I thought with all the athletes in Atlanta why not more diversity on the air? I am glad to have “The Stews” on the air in Atlanta. If one is honest, the amount of substance in their show is at the very least equitable to “Mayhelm in the AM”.

Just listen.

By Stew Fan

December 14, 2007 6:33 AM | Link to this

Roo to the Stews…Keep feeding us Stew-meat…Keep feeding the fan that Stew-meat…Keep up the good work…We will be listening…Chi E…Albany State

By Kevin

December 14, 2007 6:36 AM | Link to this

The only reason Buck and Kincaid are winning is because there is nothing worth listening to on 790 from 3-7. If you have a choice between the Stews and anything else, no matter how bad Buck and Kincaid are, you will listen to anything else.

Chernoff is a punk. Love Chuck Oliver. My prediction is the “New 4-7” will do better because it is something other than the Stews.

Unfortunately for me, my commute was from 2:30 to 3:15. Looks like I am still STUCK with 680. Thanks Mr.Saltzman this is was your decision.

By Falcon Fan

December 14, 2007 6:51 AM | Link to this

Good riddance to Matt Chernoff. He was to thin-skinned and threw tantrums when you did not agree with him. He can go home to live in his ‘perfect’ world.

To lane O. Tucker: You are ignorant. You are miserable and you hate yourself.

By Michael

December 14, 2007 6:59 AM | Link to this

Chuck Oliver and Buck Belue are great. I used to listen to the Stews in the 1 pm slot but always preferred Belue at 4. Stews were funny but too embarrassing to listen to in your office since we brothers cannot show any hip hop affinities while in professional settings (unless you represent rappers, presumably).

Dimino and Cellini was a good show because Dimino’s knowledge and manner more than covered for Cellini’s anger. Chuck Oliver is great and wish he would debate with Chernoff more.

Bell is a reason to check out the 4 pm show. Can’t take the insufferables Shapiro and Cellini together so cannot ever go to Mayhem.

Would like to see Jamie Dukes again. The only positive of his leaving 680 is Lorentino softened his posturing.

By Everitt

December 14, 2007 7:02 AM | Link to this

I concur, the only reason Buck and Kincaid “win” the time slot is because the Stews generally appeal to a certain demographic (younger folks and urban) those who do not “get” the hip hop tone of the show are stuck with the incessant talking egomaniac and the good ole Ga boy who’s only contribution is “well yeah”

Now sure how the new lineups at 790 will work, personally I thought Bell, Nick and Chris were the lineup in the morning, not sure how well Bell and Chuck will work, how many fat jokes can you make in an afternoon?

By C.F.

December 14, 2007 7:05 AM | Link to this

Good for the Stews. Judging by some of the comments I have read so far, there are still a tremendous number of white people that hate to see or hear anyone that doe not look like Dan Patrick, talk like Bryant Gumbel, or worship the Georgia Bulldogs. If you don’t like the Stews then don’t listen to their show, it’s that plain and simple. I find it amazing that white people in Georgia get so up in arms whenever a radio or television show is not targeted for them. This is Atlanta, if you don’t like it, move to Boise, Idaho.

By Keith

December 14, 2007 7:07 AM | Link to this

Jerome,

The Stew’s inject race into their show everyday. When Willie Harris was cut by the Braves, the Stew’s inferred that he was cut due to the color of his skin, not the fact that after june 26 he hit .204 with a .297 on-base percentage in 71 games, and was 9-for-86 (.105) with 22 strikeouts and one steal in his last 31 games. Was it the color oh his skin or the lack of performance during the last half of the season.

By FM Fats

December 14, 2007 7:11 AM | Link to this

That’s Home Team Brandon Leak, not Hometown. And Bell wasn’t at the Zone in the beginning. He replaced AJ.

By gtdave

December 14, 2007 7:12 AM | Link to this

I hate to see Chernoff leave. He seemed to have a great chemistry with whomever he has been paired with (Oliver or Dimino). In my opinion, Monsters of the Midday was the best thing on the station: a good mix of sports talk and other entertaining talk. That’s a big loss for 790. Hopefully he can land on 680 for a midday show there (and get rid of Tirico’s national show currently aired) Guess I won’t be listening to sports talk middays anymore. I’m just not that entertained by the dog and poodle show put on by the Stews. I do think that that Oliver and Bell will give Buck and Kincade a pretty good fight. KANG Here!!!!

By NikkiFree

December 14, 2007 7:16 AM | Link to this

Guess what, guys?! IT’S A BUSINESS!!!!! Obviously, The Stews bring in far more revenue for 790TheZone than Matt Chernoff. Otherwise, the station would never have made such a huge change in the lineup. Every radio show host has a bad trait. Chernoff is no exception. It really grates my nerve every time he talks about women like we’re second class citizens. He does that quite often. (BTW, thanks to Chuck Oliver for being the opposite of Matt in that regard. ;) )I can deal with Mike Bell in heat on the air all of the time. All men are in heat 24/7. Mike just verbalizes it. Talking about women like we’re idiots is completely different. Once again, I’ll say it. IT’S A BUSINESS!!! I’ll tell you guys what you like to say to women:

DON’T HATE THE PLAYER. HATE THE GAME.

FYI: Race is not a factor in every single issue in Atlanta. This city just makes every issue about race.

By Mike L.

December 14, 2007 7:17 AM | Link to this

The only people that are more dense than the Stews are their listeners. They sit around and discuss race issues, never once considering that its a two sided coin. Its a joke. They can’t beat Buck and Kincaid, yet they get a national show. Why? Because they pander to their stupid bigotted audience and they might have a chance on a national level for a short time.

By payo

December 14, 2007 7:22 AM | Link to this

big ups STEWS !!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. AS FOR YOUR HATERS KEEP ON HATING THATS JUST MOTIVATION FOR THE STEWS!!! I LIKE SPORTING NEWS RADIO AT LEAST NOW I CAN LISTEN TO TONY BRUNO AND THE STEWS ON THE SAME NETWORK. MAYHEM IN THE AM IS THE WORST SHOW ON EARTH, COLIN COWHEARD IS NO DIFFERENT ON 680, BUCK AND KINCAID IS FOR THE GOOD OL BOYS!!! AS FOR CHERNOFF GOOD LUCK U WERE OKAY BY ME!!

By T

December 14, 2007 7:23 AM | Link to this

Wow, the Stews are unstoppable. They are NEVER down for long, always got something else in the works. They must have the goods (God) on their side. Wow. Congrats to them. And I must say I had stopped listening to them as much in drive time only because I was so far away and the later it gets, the weaker the signal so the last hour or two of their show was almost unreachable, and if I didn’t catch them on the computer (which I rarely did), I missed out. I’m sure I’ll catch them more now with the new (old) time.

And I must say “ABOUT TIME” for Brandon Leak. Dude has delivered quality broadcasting (even from a sideline view) for a loooong time on that station. I’ve long thought he should have been added to a show. Each time he subbed for someone on either the Stews’ show or that “Monsters” thing (yuck), he brought his A-game and you never missed the regular host too much, can’t say that about all substitutes. Good move 790 for FINALLY giving this guy his due.

Finally, it’s unfortunate the first comment on this topic had to be as negative as it was. For some reason, the Stews generate more responses on this blog than just about any other topic, and it’s so unfortunate that some people choose to use their race as means of insulting them. Sorry there’s nothing “ebonic” about them, just as someone mentioned, both are college-educated, articulate, and solid. Sure they incorporate slang into their dialogue but it’s part of their niche, and their target audience (and anyone else open-minded enough) “gets” it. Sigh

By chris

December 14, 2007 7:25 AM | Link to this

I am glad the Stews are moving back to mid-day. I preferred them before they had to be interrupted with traffic reports, etc. They are better when they can have longer conversations. I don’t get Mike Bell and Chuck Oliver together. That will probably be reworked fairly quickly. I wish Bo Bock (sp?) would come back daily on Mayhem. It is funnny when he gets under Steak’s skin with his awful allegiances to Glanville, etc.

By shutyomowf

December 14, 2007 7:26 AM | Link to this

Thankfully, I now have an option besides Buck and Kincaid. Can’t stand them, but they were the lesser of two evils compared to the Stews. Now I can finally enjoy sports radio. Good move, 790

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 7:27 AM | Link to this

The Stews are ok for what they do……talk “barber shop”. Gossip, “word on the street”, strip clubs and rap music. You can tell they are more into the ‘national’ sports scene rather than local. When the Thrashers were starting the playoffs, they were talking Lakers basketball.

They found a niche following, and it serves them well. They know basketball and pro football, but not baseball, hockey or much on college. Doug wanted to see UWV get in to the BCS NC game because they have a black QB. News flash…..black QB’s in football isn’t a “taboo” thing anymore!

With Buck knowing college football and Kincade knowing hockey, you get a more regional sports show. They cover the Braves, Thrashers, Falcons and Clooege football. This is what most want.

By Rico

December 14, 2007 7:27 AM | Link to this

Wow! The local success of “The Two Live Stooges” just shows what “The ATL” has become. The great racially divided city. Black or White, these guys are frauds. One minute one of them, not sure which, talks about drinking and strippers, then he starts his GOD talk. Oh yeah, they no nothing about sports. They do a heck of a job “playing” to “their” people (dogs and poodles”). Just glad I am not in my car from 1-4!

By Mike

December 14, 2007 7:28 AM | Link to this

C.FG, its not that we are bothered by the Stews not being geared towards whites. Its that it is anti-white. Doug Stewart hates white people. He cheered for Apollo Creed in the Rocky movies. He said it, he meant it. Who cheers for Apollo? He thinks Steve Nash is a bad basketball player? Why? Their former entertainerment reporter, Elle Duncan, admitted that she was glad O.J got off because he was black, even though she knew he killed his white wife. Look at the archives. Truth is, the Stews probably don’t believe what they preach, they are just pandering to their audience. Does not make it right.

By NikkiFree

December 14, 2007 7:31 AM | Link to this

To Mike L. Like you said, it’s a two-sided coin. I guess you.ve never heard of Rush Limbaugh or Imus.

By payo

December 14, 2007 7:34 AM | Link to this

LOOKS LIKE THE STEWS MAKE MORE MONEY FOR THE ZONE THAN ALL THEIR SHOWS. STEAK AND THE SPORTSGANG (MAYHEM ) IS A JOKE OF A SHOW. BRANDON AND JEFF MAKE A GOOD SHOW HOMETEAM AND KANG OLIVER PLUS BELL WILL BE MAKE A DECENT SHOW I HOPE BEACAUSE I CANT STAND THAT IDIOT KINCAIDE AND THE GOOD OL BOY BELUE !!!

By Desiree

December 14, 2007 7:35 AM | Link to this

Have you ever seen a gay guy try so hard to cover-up like Ryan Stewart. Come out already.

By kyle

December 14, 2007 7:38 AM | Link to this

Bell was the only reason I listened to mayhem in the am. Shapiro is insufferable-who does he think he is Rush Limbaugh? He takes a day off every other day. That show will be a disater without Bell-he held it together.

Brandon Leak will make the whole show about the Hawks-nothing worse than NBA talk. Too bad

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

CF said “This is Atlanta, if you don’t like it, move to Boise, Idaho”

New flash CF……..white people live in “the ATL” too.

It is just as bias for the Stews to always take the “persecuted blacks” side as it is for whites to always take the “blacks need to get over it” side.

It is OK to be a sports/ hip hop show. They reach a target group. Just remember, Atlanta is NOT a “blacks only” city.

By TOBY

December 14, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

MATT CHERNOFF IS THE MOST TALENTED, HAS THE MOST KNOWLEDGE, IS MOST ENTERTAINING PERSON IN BOTH STATIONS!!! THIS IS PURELY A RACE MOVE TO APPEASE DOUG AND RYAN. THEY WANTED TO LEAVE 790 AND THEY TALK BAD ABOUT THE MANAGEMENT AND THE ATL BECAUSE THEY THINK THEY ARE BIGGER THAN OUR CITY. MIKE BELL IS THE BEST PART OF THE MORNING SHOW, SO I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT IS ABOUT. IT MAKES NO SENSE. CHRIS DAMINO IS A GREAT BASEBALL GUY BUT ABOUT AS ENTERTAINING AS WATCHING GRASS GROW.

By Mike L.

December 14, 2007 7:41 AM | Link to this

NikkiFree, do you like Rush and Imus? I didn’t think so. Yet you think its o.k for the Stews to say 5 times the negative racial comments that either of those two do. Oh, yeah, Imus was suspended for his comments. Public outrage, as I recall. I don’t like those two either. oo divisive.

By Jill

December 14, 2007 7:45 AM | Link to this

I won’t buy any products from any known 790 advertiser until the Stews clean up their racist act. Im a big shopper. They sound nice. I don’t think they believe what they say, but they say it anyway. its bad for race relations.

By Stewart

December 14, 2007 7:47 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews on their new time slot.

I just wonder if they’ll start talking about sports, or if it will still be the usual entertainment news and assorted nonsense.

By NikkiFree

December 14, 2007 7:48 AM | Link to this

To TOBY, Matt has two TV gigs in the evening. It may have been his choice to hold on to those gigs.

By payo

December 14, 2007 7:51 AM | Link to this

THE STEWS JUST LIKE BILL OREILLY KNOW THEIR NICHE AND DO IT WELL. SAME THING WITH COLIN COWHEARD ON 680 SAME THING WITH KINCAIDE A COLIN WANNABE!!! SAME THING WITH JIM ROME, RUSH LIMBAUGH, NEAL BOORTZ, SEAN HANNITY EVEN THE INSUFFERABLE STEAK SHAPIRO. SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE FIND OUT WHAT THEY DO BEST AND STICK TO IT!!!! DONT HATE THE PLAYER HATE THE GAME!!!

By Keeping it REAL

December 14, 2007 7:54 AM | Link to this

It’s about time there is a good sports option on the drive home. Buck is a nice guy with no talent, Kincade has talent but too much Hockey and Eagles stuff. The Stews are obviously bitter about the world and are becoming borderline Terrance Moore disciples. Suprised they don’t keep them tied together with the race monger Rev Sharpton. Oliver and Bell should make things better in Atlanta on the way home. Alright…Alright….Alright

By Koz

December 14, 2007 7:59 AM | Link to this

Sorry Stews, I listen to Clark Howard at your new time.

Your show isn’t that good anyway - It’s basically just the NBA highlight show.

By mike

December 14, 2007 8:00 AM | Link to this

Does 790 even care about radio anymore, or are they more concerned with advertising Stats? It’s getting a little old

By Mitch

December 14, 2007 8:02 AM | Link to this

I love the KANG!

By jaswitt

December 14, 2007 8:07 AM | Link to this

WOW!!! Chernoff is leaving!!? I always thought that Jewish folk take care of their own.(no disrepect) Big Ups to the STEWS for making power moves. 790 knows that THE STEWS bring in the revenue so they will continue make them priority. 2 brothers who are brothas who are bruh’s. Its good to see black folk doing good!!

Buck and Kincade sound like a bunch of good ole boys!!!! yeeehaaaaa!

And Im GONE!!!

By Jeff

December 14, 2007 8:12 AM | Link to this

Kincade sucks.

By squirrelly

December 14, 2007 8:13 AM | Link to this

I listened to the Stews until I realized how blatantly RACIST they are. Mike Vick was picked on ‘cause he was black, OJ was picked on ‘cause he was black, etc. How about Pete Rose?? Was he picked on ‘cause he was black, too??? One day I turned back to 680 and never went back. Good bye and GOOD RIDDANCE.

By Cosmo

December 14, 2007 8:14 AM | Link to this

Whoa, can’t you guys keep “the best lineup on radio”? C’mon, don’t mess with Matt & Chuck! Mike Bell moving to PM? Say it ain’t so… I could deal with the Stews in the afternoon and they are OK, but I don’t see the greatness. They were great before the syndication, but now they are losing their edge and 790 continues to cater to them. 790 thinks they are still their big hitter, but they are going to strike out alot in this slot of the lineup and 790 will suffer. In fact if Matt is gone, they already are suffering. I am white and Lane O. Tucker is an Lame O. Idiot. Just because you don’t understand something does mean you have show your ignorance. Keep your opnions to yourself.

By Hey Now

December 14, 2007 8:16 AM | Link to this

Thank God my wife gave me an early Christmas present of Sirius satellite radio. The morning show will suck without Bell and we’ll be stuck with Steak trying to play radio and get more of Dimino’s endless babbling.

Oh well, the Zone has had a nice little run the last couple years. It is inevitable that they’d do something to screw it up.

I’ll be listening to Howard in the mornings now!

By D-Nice

December 14, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this

Good Luck Stews maybe now you’ll be able to get some more talk time in and not so many commercials. Love Mike Bell (news flash “Radio should be Entertaining”)Like Rude in the AM if only to try and make Laurentino’s head explode,why any black athlete would interview with Perry or Kincade is beyond me, those two pander to the “good old boys” more than anyone I’ve ever listened to. Buck is cool,Steak thinks he’s better than everyone else, Chris is the stat guy, and Nick keeps it real. You’d think in a city this diverse there would be more than 3 black voices on sports Radio.680 sucks that’s why Dukes left.

By Georgia Tech

December 14, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this

It is so funny to see all this hate about the stews. I went to Tech with Ryan and he is one of the nicest persons you will ever meet. It is sad when you have success all of the haters start attacking. don’t see buck and kincade on first take or any other tv shows. keep doing what your doing stews

By Scott

December 14, 2007 8:25 AM | Link to this

The strange and disappointing move is of Mike Bell from mornings to afternoons. I’m very bummed about that. He is one of the most uniquely talented and funny people on the radio anywhere. I listen to Mayhem every day, but I’m rarely in my car for afternoon drive.

By CCL

December 14, 2007 8:26 AM | Link to this

Ryan Stewart is NOT gay….ask me how i know…….Toodles….

By rob2595

December 14, 2007 8:30 AM | Link to this

This is a great move for me personally. Now I do not have to listen to the two most racist people on the radio on my way home when Buck and John have a commercial. Now they can go to a mid day slot that no one really cares that much about except for the few sales folks that drive all day or those people who can listen while at thier desk. The drive time slots are much bigger. If the Stews were a ratings boost for 790 they are really upset with this move b/c the Stews ratings will go down here in Atlanta with less opportunity for people to listen. They have some good takes on sports but they get on rants and really are a symbol of why race and sports in this city have gone as bad as they have. They keep everything racial and ensure they do thier best to keep this city angry with the color lines.

By Cory

December 14, 2007 8:31 AM | Link to this

I am very surprised at all the hate for the stews they just speak how a lot black men speak in the barber shops or around their friends which is what Sean Hannity does or Neal Bortz, who speak directly to the angry white male but no ill comments for them. Anyway I will miss Chernoff loved him with um King here, and think its a bad mistake moving Mike Bell who was by far the funniest thing on the morning show well good luck to everybody.

By Keep it real!From Ohio

December 14, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Whew! It’s absolutely funny how negative people are these days! Does anyone here in the ATL have anything positive to say! Radio stations are a business and it’s free. You have a choice to listen or not to listen! But why are you sending e-mails about who’s good and not good! Keep in mind they are here to entertain and you have an option!

Also quit with the RACE CARD it is really getting old! If you have any righteousness in you then you know when you are being racist or not! So if that is who you are admit it and stop hiding behind radio host comments!

By Michael

December 14, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this

I always thought the money slots (advertising $) on radio were AM drive and PM drive. So consequently Bell gets moved to PM drive to start a new show with KANG. And the Stews go to 1 pm because 1) it works with their syndication deal and 2) they can’t beat 680 anyway.

But Mayhem doesn’t beat Rude in the Arbitron’s anyway.

By observer

December 14, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this

Why does this station have to promote two people who absolutely abuse the English language and are blatantly bigotted?

Ryan Stewart predicted that Barry Bonds wouldn’t be allowed to beat Hank Aaron’s record because he would be “white balled” by Major League Baseball. If the roles were reversed and white jock made a similar statement he would be run out of town (Don Imus?).

Ryan and Doug Stewart both openly suggested that Michael Vick and his co-defendants should have lied to federal prosecutors and that the only reason for Vick’s current problem is that his co-defendents turned into snitches. Last time I checked Michael Vick’s problems were due to the fact that he committed a felony. Period.

Maybe their garbage plays well with the Gangsta demographic but as for the rest of middle-class America - that is, the demographic with disposable income to spend - we’ll choose to tune out during the 1:00 to 4:00 slot.

I’m sure I will now be lableled a racist by the blindly devoted desciples of the Stews but the true bigotry lies within the confines of their show.

By David S.

December 14, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this

This is the worst news I have heard in a long time. I love listening to the Monsters with Matt and Chuck. 2 Live Stews is crap and now that they occupy the time slot that I usually listen to, I will never tune to this idiotic station again.

By Hud

December 14, 2007 8:37 AM | Link to this

By the way, Bell has NOT been with the station “since the beginning”. A.J. Cannon was his predecessor.

By TZ

December 14, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews! I’ve listened to them pretty much everyday for the last 2 years. I’m sorry that Mike isn’t going to be on in the mornings - he’s funny and controversial. I’d prefer it if they just got rid of Steak altogether and had a morning show with just Mike, Nick, Dimino, and Sandra. The rest of the lineup: Woolvie and Brandon, then the Stews, with Chuck and Hometeam to close out the day.

By Jim

December 14, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this

Mayhem was too crowded, but they moved the wrong guy. (Sorry, Steak.) Bell is a moron, but a funny one. Dimino and Cellini have great chemistry. Chernoff? What took so long? Annoying, arrogant wannabe. I couldn’t listen to him. Adams and Wolverton will need to improve. They’re OK, but on their weekend gig they sounded like they knew they were in the little leagues. The Stews can be funny, but their lack of knowledge is at times too much (e.g., despite claiming to be big boxing guys, they referred to promoter Shelly Finkel as “she”). Bell and Oliver together? It wouldn’t have seemed like a good match to me but who knows….

By Alvin

December 14, 2007 8:47 AM | Link to this

Congratulation Doug and Ryan.I remember when you started up late at night and look where you are now.Keep doing what you are doing you cannot please everybody.It has been refreshing to see new points of view.Don’t let the insecure others change you.If you walked on water they would say you cannot swim.Atlanta need to know this is not the 50’s or 60’s there are many more ways of thinking.Now we have choices get use to it.Your fan and friend always.How is that weather in Connecticut.

By beaz

December 14, 2007 8:49 AM | Link to this

Any word on Chernoff’s destination? Is he flat out of a job or does he have something lined up? In or out of Atlanta?

By DasV

December 14, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews…. i love their plug-in on TJMS. now I be educated on sports and entertain… they are some funny guys!

I agree that they bring race into the mix, but only when its apropo… and they dont condemn or have an opinion based solely on one’s race. but if there are some obvious and even not so obvious blantant differences between the standard players are held to because of race, they WILL point it out. and that is what good reporting is all about!

By steve

December 14, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

Matt Turnoff was simply horrible. He had no clue how irritating he was with his arrogant approach. I could not listen to the guy.

Matt, at your next gig, try to feel your audience just a little bit. Most people didn’t like you and your arrogance. There was no connection with 90% of your audience. Also, having broadcasting talent does not translate into being a good talk show host. There’s this little thing about connecting with the audience. My guess is that your one of those who just doesn’t get it.

The Stews just dumb down radio aby a factor of 10x. No, that doesn’t make me a racist. It just means that when supposedly religious men talk about the things they do then they deserve what they get. Also, playing the race card is popular with the audience I’m sure. The poor poor pitiful me crowd. I’m relieved they won’t be polluting the drive time slot anymore.

By Yuppie Scum

December 14, 2007 8:53 AM | Link to this

I find the Stews to be unlistenable. I’m glad they’re moving to a time when I never tune in. I’ll miss Bell in the a.m.

By Why?

December 14, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

The Stews suck, this just ruined my day. I listen to 790 all day in the office and usually can handle the Stews for like 10 minutes then I have to turn it. Adams and Wolverton will be good, but why did they get rid of Chernoff? Him and Oliver were the best and most entertaining sports talk around.

Alright, alright, alright, and I’m gone shawty.

By Helton Jolly

December 14, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this

I hate that the Zone is loosing Chernoff, if I were the fan, I would pick him up. He gives good strong opinion and is strong on the point. I would have kept him over the Kang!

By Drez

December 14, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews on their new deal. Congrats to Brandon Leak on being a regular on a show. He really deserves it. After Dimino, Leak is probably the most knowledgeable and level headed personality on the Zone.

I hate Kincade’s show. Belue is okay, but Kincade is nothing more than a race baiter who plays the race card to get ratings. He’s the Neal Boortz of sports talk.

By Cory

December 14, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this

One thing to everybody who is posting is that talk radio is people’s opinion and I am sure you don’t agree with everyones opinion even those in your family or your friends. Obviously the Stews are very popular with their radio show, appearing on ESPN and their own TV show on TVone, so somebody somewhere enjoys them very much so get used to it and people be open to listen to someone who is different from you and try to understand where they come from just like I sometimes listen to Neal Bortz who is entirely different than the person I am.

By Frank

December 14, 2007 8:58 AM | Link to this

If the bloggers believe the racist comment by lane O. Tucker is morally wrong (which it is), then these people also need to criticize the Stews for their frequent racist comments. Otherwise it is a complete hypocricy.

By PMC

December 14, 2007 8:59 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews, I hope this means Shaggy and Kimberly get contracts too. They need to give Marvinski his cut as well. He’s earned it.

I loved the stews best when they were on at lunch time and it was a local show, for whatever reason I think it was just better. Great lunch break, but it will work.

Brandon Adams and Jeff Wolverton almost always have a good show on the weekends so they have certainly earned thier spot as has Home Team who will be a lot of fun in the afternoon.

John Kincade as ascerbic as he can be on the air, is a good guy and they do a better job than given credit for most of the time. I like the fact that there are two Sports Talk stations in town.

Change is good.

By Big Dave

December 14, 2007 9:00 AM | Link to this

Why can’t Mike Bell stay on Mayhem, let Sandra and Steak do an 11 to 1 show about entertainment and food reviews.

By Dave

December 14, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

I tried giving the Stews a chance because Ryan was a Tech guy and I wanted to support him, but I don’t know why in any given situation that pops up in the sports world or world in general, their perspective is the black guy in getting screwed, or getting a raw deal, no matter what the situation is. Take off your colored glasses and look at things objectively and I’ll give you another shot, but I doubt that will happen. How do you defend Vicks action. If he was purple or green it should be obvious that he made his own bed. Just one of many examples. When you defend people based on one reason and one reason only no matter what, people lose respect for you. Start seeing people as individuals.

By Shawn

December 14, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

Good News ! Congratulations to the Stews. I enjoy listening to them.

By Versaque07

December 14, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this

Roo to the Stews… they are by far the best Sports Talk Radio Program on the Air… and they are two very successful black men with a lot going for themselves… I wish you guys nothing but success with this transition… 8BALL

By College Grad

December 14, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this

“middle-class America - that is, the demographic with disposable income to spend” what he’s trying to say is “White”. What? you don’t think Blacks have money to spend ? don’t believe everything you read or see on TV. the Media has you fooled not all of us live in the projects, are drug dealers,and make min wage. I would explain it to you but judging by your comments your too Dumb to understand.

By PMCH

December 14, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this

Congrats to the Stews! In a city like Atlanta, where there are just as many blacks as there are whites who attend paricularly professional basketball and football games there has to be room for sports talk with hot sauce! My friends, we live in a diverse city so there has to be representation on the sports talk radio that represents the huge black population in the city of Atlanta! To be honest there needs to be more hot sauce than just the Stews! Maybe brothers and sisters we may need to start looking at beginning our own sports stations so we can get our just representation…Until then, Keep it up Stews!

And I’m gone…alright, alright, alright!

By DIRTY

December 14, 2007 9:07 AM | Link to this

THE STEWS ARE NO LESS CLOWNS THAN THOSE CLOSET RACIST ON MAYHEM IN THE A.M. THE THING ABOUT TODAYS RACIST IS THAT THEY HAVE NO IDEA OF THEIR DISCRIMINATING TACTICS.

By Keep it real! From Ohio

December 14, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

Steve you are a racist! Do you always do or make sin less decision when it comes to doing the righteous. Boy if people would like inside thier own closet first we would not have this negative talk. After all it just sports talk. They all lack something I have not found a good sport talk station in the ATL yet!

That is why this is a weak sports town!

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

Bottom line……..a winning station doesn’t tinker with their line-up. The zone continues to get pounded by the Fan because:

A) The Fan gets it…. we want to hear AND talk sports. Mayhem, the Stews talk too much and don’t field enough calls

B) The Zone’s signal at night

C) The Zone’s abnoxious on air personalities.

D) The Fan’s superior coverage of College football and Thrashers hockey.

Stews want to land a national gig and will bail on the Zone as soon as they do.

By Robert

December 14, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

People! People! its heart attack season ease up.

By Bobby

December 14, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this

YOU CAN NOT UNDERSTAND ANYTHING THE STEWS SAY. AT LEAST YOU CAN UNDERSTAND BUCK AND KINCADE. THE STEWS BRING NOTHING TO THE TABLE EXCEPT RACE ISSUES!!!!! THE STEWS NEED TO GET HOOKED ON PHONICS, THEN MAYBE PEOPLE COULD UNDERSTAND THEM. LEARN TO SPEAK ENGLISH DAWGGGGG

By tuned out

December 14, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this

The fact that a talentless gasbag like Steak Shapiro still has a job speaks volumes to the void in the sportstalk market in Atlanta. Bell, Dimino, Cellini, and Chuck Oliver all have tons of knowledge and are actually sports fans. I couldn’t care less about wherever Steak weasels a free meal or bar tab from. This move is like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

By archie

December 14, 2007 9:16 AM | Link to this

I used to love listening to the Stews. Very refreshing. But since the whole Vick fiasco, it seems like they subscribe to victim mentality b.s. I find them to be unlistenable with almost every subject matter somehow related to race. It elicits emotional and usually unreasonable feedback from callers who probably have been crapped on in some way.

By disco

December 14, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

I have to agree. I LOVE the stews, but too many commercials and too little sports knowledge. But when they talk they are extremely entertaining.

By atlman

December 14, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this

chernoff was a joke. im glad his arrogance and pathetic attempts at humor are history. hopefully he leaves town

By kool$kat

December 14, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this

To the poster using the name “Georgia Tech” - find a new handle! I know these blogs are informal for the most part but you made several grammatical errors, so if you truly did go to Tech, you must have flunked out fairly early.

I’m white. I don’t hate the Stews, I just get tired of their banter in a short time. Don’t want to be called a dog. I don’t like Dan Patrick or Imus, either, so its not a racial issue. Brandon Leak is good, glad he’s gettting a better gig. Chuck Oliver is funny. Chernoff was ok. Cowheard gets on my nerves. Kincaid is good, Belue is a dimbulb, but I expect no more from an ex - UGA athlete, who would be long forgotten if he wasn’t the QB in the Herschel era.

By Dr Bob

December 14, 2007 9:19 AM | Link to this

OK so the head nuts at 790 finally get rid of Chernoff. Thank God, now maybe that wanna be lame comedy act of his can go what he deserves. NOTHING. And the Stews, they need to take they act to the comedy channel also. Sports talk, or lack of it, in this town is a joke. And 790 is the proof. Guess they got those mid day guys cheap because that the only reason they are there.

By Kym

December 14, 2007 9:20 AM | Link to this

Is everything about race in the ATL? You have choices, you can listen to who you want to, its your radio!!

By KT

December 14, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

Well congrats to the Stews. White people hate anything that is different from them which is a shame because they will never understand other cultures. Sorry but we like different types of entertainment. Thats all its is. And for all the slavery, SEGREGATION, JIM CROW and racial profiling than you arrogant pricks could at least let us have our radio show.

By Roy

December 14, 2007 9:26 AM | Link to this

I am going to miss listening to the Stews on my ride home from work. They were different and provided a breath of fresh air. Good luck to them and I hope they continue to succeed.

I guess I’m OK with the new evening lineup. It will almost be like listening to Mayhem in the AM in the evenings now too. Now all 790 has to do is up their damn signal in the winter time, because I have no choice but to listen to 680 in the evenings during the winter!

By scott

December 14, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this

The Stews must be doing something right to elict so many responses. Sports talk in Atlanta is take it or leave it. If you do not like the show or a format like Mayhem, don’t not listen. If you want hockey talk forced down your throat listen to b & k on 680 on Thrasher game night. Personally I like the Stews because they have a good mix of sports and entertainment, plus they have the best guest; did anyone hear Grady Jackson yesterday? I am going to miss the Stews during drive time, back to NPR; I rather listen to them than 680 talking Philly sports or always having a negative attitude about Atlanta sports.

P.S. Stop all the hate towards the Stews, all they are doing is working hard like anyone else.

By brian

December 14, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this

Have listen to sports all over the usa these two are the worst by far. Guess thats why they are liked so much in ATL. After all they still cheer for , Vick, think alot of people road the short bus.

By Yolanda

December 14, 2007 9:33 AM | Link to this

I really find it amusing how certain insecure members of the European community get upset when things don’t go their way. Simply hilarious!!! Even their potshots of ENSN are hilarious.

Let them say what they want. Those labels and titles are simply their way of not having enough of a language base to express themselves. It doesn’t fit us, until we embrace them as being factual. Keep up the humor, Tucker with the lowercase “lane!” ;-)

By zeke

December 14, 2007 9:34 AM | Link to this

Personally, I am a big sports fan. However, all these sports talk nonsense drives me up the wall! Most of these loud people have to strain to get the correct information to report! ESPN has people broadcasting games that do not even know the teams or players and constantly make mistakes in the shows! All sports radio belongs in the trash. Maybe someday the audiences will understand that this is not entertainment and it will just go away!!!!

By Reggie Ball

December 14, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this

The Stews are the most ill informed and unprepared sports talk hosts I have ever heard. It has nothing to do with them being brutha’s. It is as if they just show up and run they mouths without doing any homework and usually spout inaccurate comments. They are much better suited to be DJ’s at Magic City!

By L.King

December 14, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this

Enough of these people. I like the Stews and I do not want them to move to Mid-day because I can not listen to them during that time period. If you do not like the show do not listen to it. Buck and Kincaid are ok and I listen to them from time to time. So people stop all the hating about people you do not even know.

By SouthGARules

December 14, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this

Good luck to Chuck & Mike. Why Brandon Leak is on a show is beyond me. He STUNK as an update person. Sandra Golden is FAR superior. Shapiro is as arrogant in public as he is on the radio. Kincaid is an IDIOT & could not cut the mustard at 790. BTW Kincaid- there are 2 other sports stations you can pick up in Flowery Branch-790 & 1240. Once again, false advertising on 680 the SCAM

By Scott

December 14, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

Never have cared for the Stews that much. I do think they are good at what they do but I just didn’t get it. It has always seemed to me that if you disagreed with them they would “SHOOT” you off the air. But hey it must work so good for them now they will be on XM radio and I am sure making more money. I will miss the Monsters of the Midday show. I hate the midday show on 680, The Herd. So not sure what I will listen to now.

By Ramblin Wrecker

December 14, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

Thank God!!! I don’t get to listen to much sports talk radio during the day and have hated having to listen to the Two Live Fools do that ridiculous barking and jive talk when I flip off 680 during commercials. They rarely talk about sports and even when they do it is hard to hear it through all the ebonics nonsense. I support the forward movement of african americans, but any self respecting african american should feel ashamed that this is the first major national radio show with black hosts and they made it into an ass clown show. I’d be embarassed.

But the few moments I got to hear the radio at lunch, I really enjoyed the Chernoff/Oliver combo. I’m sad that the Monsters show isn’t moving intact, but I will definitely enjoy the relief on my evening ride with Bell/Oliver/Hometeam on one station and Buck & Kincade on the other. Finally I might get to hear about sports on both stations.

By dannotdan

December 14, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

This will go down as the worst programming move ever. In a market where College Football is King moving the best college football coverage to a time slot where the broadcast signal does not reach North Fulton County is crazy. When Dan Patrick left the FAN earlier this year I returned to the Zone most of the business day until 3PM when the Stews sophomoric dribble starts

I am a sports junkie and listen hours a day with two hard and fast rules:

1. Turn off the FAN when ever they start and discussion with hockey
2. Turn off the Zone whenever I hear barking

Chernoff and Oliver would be great midday’s on the FAN

By VickSupporter

December 14, 2007 9:43 AM | Link to this

This news is the best of the year. These guys come on the radio with great conversation with no hidden agenda like all the other sports talk shows with white host especially Steak, Dimino and that clown Bell as well as the racist Kincade. Its such a fresh breathe of air to listen to sports talk without the racist overtone that was displayed toward one of the best atheletes to come through Atlanta….Overall I am not surprises by Chernoff departure for he was the kid at school that was always left out..Keep rocking Stews and you will forever have my support.

By Brock

December 14, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

I tried to listen to the Stews but I can’t understand a word they say. And what’s with the barking at the start of their show? Annoying. Loud, obnoxious and irrelevant radio. Thanks for moving to a different time slot. 790 may get more listeners on the ride home. Probably what they were hoping for anyway. If the Stews ever do go national their ratings will suffer. People outside of this race card playing city don’t want to listen to that crap. Black or White. I’ll take Stephen A Smith or Colin Cowherd over most anyone on radio today.

By zone listener

December 14, 2007 9:44 AM | Link to this

Chernoff is a big talent so he will be fine. I could see him on Sportscenter no problem.

Brandon Adams andJeff Woolverton? That might be the worst sports show inAtlanta since Salsa hosted the Regular Guys show. Me and 6 other people might get that reference but it pre-dated the real Regular guys and might have lasted 6 months.

Jeff Woolverton the Canuck who thinks he knows more than he does and thinks he is witty when he is not.

Brandon Adams!!! How does that guy work in radio he always sounds like he is chomping on a sandwich when he talks.

Brandon Leak!!! Good for you Hometeam. It is a long time coming.

Mike and Oliver also make an interesting combo. They should call the show Dimino’s Mortal Enemies!!! or the Afternoon Buffoons. J/K I like those guys.

By Everybody

December 14, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

Chuck Oliver is a fat piece of garbage that should have been off of the radio years ago. No wonder 790 can never get above a 1 rating, they keep hanging on to wastes of oxygen like Oliver. I hate if Bell that he has to pair up with that family portrait killer. As for the Stews, they have gotten to wear they are because of race. They wear it on their sleeves and make every break and every story about it. I don’t get how barking into the mic and overmodulating constantly makes for great radio. Glad XM dropped Sporting News Radio last year.

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this

“Belue is a dimbulb, but I expect no more from an ex - UGA athlete, who would be long forgotten if he wasn’t the QB in the Herschel era”

WHAT???? How dare you dump on our icon! BTW…..wonder if either Stews has a NC ring? “Belue gonna throw on the run….run Lindsey”

By aland411

December 14, 2007 9:46 AM | Link to this

By observer - i have disposable income and enjoy the stews. Their demographic are middle and upper class blacks like me and my parents. If whites dont like something, its automatically bad. white host play the “race card” all the time, you just dont hear and recognize it because your white. thats why i switched over to the stews. i got tired of listining to whites radio host calling a fight between a bunch of white baseball players one way and then potraying it completely different when there’s a fight in the nba because it was black guys figthing as opposed to a white catcher like varitek or the cubs catcher who sucker punched the white sox catcher and started a big brawl 2 season ago. compare that to the reaction the fight between the nuggets and knicks had last year. go back and listen how differently the to fights were potrayed by white radio host. The black guys are always a bunch of thugs, the white guys are tough and stand up for themselves. i will listen to white radio and media when they stop with their covert racism. Now lets see if all of the hatred for barry bonds for being a cheater is directed a clemens and big country white boy from texas!!

By observer

December 14, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this

College Grad - You said my comment about a middle-class demographic with disposable income meant “WHITE.”

WRONG!

If I had meant to say “White” I would have done so.

Sadly, your race-baiting comment only serves to prove my point for me.

By Yuppie Scum

December 14, 2007 9:53 AM | Link to this

The few times that I’ve looked through these blog/comment things over the past couple of years, there’s ALWAYS one constant — it ALWAYS boils down to race. I’ll check in again in a few months, and I bet it’ll be the same again…

By GP

December 14, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

How can anyone take 790 seriously? Unless it’s daylight and you’re inside the perimeter you can’t get the reception anyway. The morning drive is over for most people by the time you can hear mayhem in the am.

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this

Why all the hate on hockey talk? We DO have a professional NHL team here. the ONLY team to make the playoffs of ALL the sports.

Fans NEED to be taught hockey. Us fans NEED a sports show to ask our HOCKEY questions.

Thank you 680 the FAN!

By aland411 is a dolt

December 14, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this

aland411, you are a racist and a bad person. Your parents should be ashamed.

By George G.

December 14, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

The fact that 790 constantly shuffles their lineup, and 680 constantly remains the same, speaks volumes. 790 is constantly playing catchup to the big boys at 680, and the ratings prove it.

By Dave

December 14, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Congrats to Chuck and Bell for taking over afternoon drive on the Zone. Looking forward to Spring when I can actually hear the station again.

By a.k.a Victor Stewman

December 14, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

Yes!! I guess I’ll be STEWING from 1-4pm instead of watching Young & the Restless at work….

By the truth

December 14, 2007 10:00 AM | Link to this

The Stews are at best, entertaining. There more like the View for the ghetto. There audience is big because were in the south, ignorance is blissful down here. Racist, yes, can you blame them? The man keeps them down. For now. They need to learn to speak English better, nobody can understand them. Sounds like mushmouth from the Cosby’s. Howba weba gonba doba datba. Hooked on phonics bro.

By alex

December 14, 2007 10:01 AM | Link to this

The Stews have yet to utter a coherent or intelligible comment over the last five years. And their discussion of of strip clubs and cognanc coupled with appeals to God is a ridiculous parody of Black culture. They might as well be Amos and Andy.

By Ron

December 14, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this

Can’t listen to the stews. They’re over-excited and scream too much. The cliches are endless. Life’s too short to have to wait through their tired spiel after every caller before we can move on (“and he’s gone… all right. All right. All right.”) Enough already, sir. I won’t miss Chrenoff. He talks about trivial stuff other than sports way too much, and giggles like a girl at his own lame attempts at humor. He comes off as a fifth grader. Chuck Oliver is good. At least he does his homework. Buck & Kincaid are pretty good; their emphasis is too heavy on college football though, especially Buck (the same goes for Oliver). But they’re all better than the Stews. Sorry, I’m not a hater or a racist. I just don’t care for their loud, hyped up jive talkin’. Sir.

By rob2595

December 14, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this

Look no way around it the Stews are racist. If a white person came on the air and said McNabb was getting a pass in the media b/c he is black as the Stews say about Farve and him being white that white person would get fired…oh wait that already happened to Limbaugh on ESPN a couple of years back.

I am telling you both of them are wrong. To always make any issue in sports a race issue as the Stews do on a daily basis is wrong and creates a complete double standard for them. If people on other stations talked about blacks the way they talk about whites the Stews would lead to way toward getting that person fired and fined.

I hate it b/c many young people did listen to the Stews and even older people that they are able to influence. It is thier way of thinking that makes this city one of the most racially divided cities in the US. While they are not the only reason they just support it and lead the way in the area of sports in this city.

To deny anything I just said is to support them and making you a racist in your own right.

By GiveEmTheirProps

December 14, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this

Congrats Stews on all your success! Don’t worry about these mindless “haters” who are just mad because they KNOW that syndication means major paper and some people don’t like it when young black men make a lot of money.

By me

December 14, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Top_shelf hit it right on the head, 680 has not made any major line up changes in about three years. I’m not a big fan of either station. It’s said that a market this large, and you can not hear a sports radio station at night outside of the 285 loop. The former station manager at 680 the fan said a few years ago that the Atlanta market is only able to support one sports radio station. It looks like that one station is going to be 680 the fan.

790 showed a lot of class firing Chernoff on the day of there company XMAS party. They made a comment on the air this morning that he is going to the NFL network. Chernoff is better on TV then radio.

By observer

December 14, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this

Aland411 - Your comment suggests that I am white. I never said that. You might be surprised to take a look at me.

By scott

December 14, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

It is interesting that so many people are pointing to race when concerning the Stews. Kincad is one of the biggest race baiters on the air but does it in a backdoor kind of way. He just throws the bait and let the callers make all of his points; I will say he is very careful with his words, a la sean hannity.

As mentioned before, all of this shows pander to the core audience, if you like to save money you listen to Clark Howard, if you want to be debt free you listen to Dave Ramsey. So everyone get your panties out of a wad, apparantly many of you must listen to the stews to be able to make so many comments about their show.

Everyone needs to give NPR a chance or buy XM or Sirus if you do not like what you listening to; or try listening to music.

…and I’m gone.

Merry CHRISTmas.

By Jim Rome

December 14, 2007 10:09 AM | Link to this

This is for the uniformed sports AM listener: - While 2LS plays to a certain niche, no one can mistake them for being the most knowledgeable or factual sports analyst. While Ryan has both the experience and capability of a good sports hosts, Doug continues to mispronounce names or even worse, get facts wrong. I can accept differing sports opinions, but what I can’t accept is WRONG sports facts…somethings the Stews do continously. - 2LS as money makers?…radio makes its money via advertising, with higher ad rates in drive time morning or evening, not middle of the day. - Sporting News Network is a dead horse. Third behind ESPN and FSN, SNN has had trouble keeping shows, much less has been on the selling block for months now (formerly part of Chicago Tribune’s holdings that were sold off). Anyone with XM or Sirius will tell you that SNN has basically dropped off the face of the radio world. - 680….flat out stinks. Other than UGA fans who only see red, I don’t know any knowledgable sports fan who really goes out of their way to listen to 680. That, and Kincaid needs to take his act back to the bitterness that is Phil(KILL)adelphia and his former 610WIP. - For those really looking for entertaining Sports with humor, try FSN’s Steve Czaban out of DC or Charlotte’s Mark “Packman” Packer. These guys are funny, make listening enjoyable, and are so much better than the likes of 2LS, 680, Philly’s 610WIP, Boston’s WEEI, or even Fat Mike and Maddog of NYC’s The Fan.

I’m out.

By aland411

December 14, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

By aland411 is a dolt - why am i a racist, what did i say that was racist. how come whites can come on this board and talk about the stews and their demographic and basically call us dumb and stupid for listening to them but thats not racist, but some how i am. this is exactly the problem, you only see one side of the coin and think that its the only side. what did i say that was racist.

By Reality Check

December 14, 2007 10:13 AM | Link to this

Here’e the deal:

-This is not a promotion for the Stews, it’s a demotion. They are getting bumped from PM drive becuase they couldn’t beat B&K. -The Sporting News Network is a joke. This is not a good syndicator. They run a distant fourth. -The Stews can probably kiss ESPN goodbye. That was the biggest thing they had going for them. -Moving Bell off of the AM show makes no sense. He and King are good, but I don’t see them gelling well. -Good for Home Team. He deserves this. -The new midday show can’t last long. Woolverton and Adams are fine on the weekends when 500 people are listening, but they are not ready for a M-F gig.

By JCO

December 14, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this

GET OVER IT PEOPLE

Atlanta is one of the best cities in America when it comes to race relations. Take a trip sometime…this city gets along with each other pretty darn well.

Let’s get back to the point, these are * SPORTS TALK RADIO STATIONS . These people talk about *GAMES people play that we vicariously live through when we are not trying to be super dad, stay out of bankruptcy or having a meaningful day.

My gripe with the STEWS is that I wanted more sports and stats and that was often glossed over. They are funny sometimes and stupid sometimes… I think they could be more of a force if they did deliver better on the finer points of all sports. Sports are about names and numbers and when you make mistakes continually on those two point..your credibility suffers.

Chernoff…good with names and numbers…but did come through as stuffy and condesending.

Kincaide is what he is…however, he will take a stand and state a point and call people out. Beleu is too much of a Homer.. support your team but don’t gloss over the obvious points that you should be standing up to and speaking out on.

By ezm

December 14, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

Good luck to the Stews for their new show on Sporting News Radio..I wish them well BUT I really hope that they use the resources of the Sporting News as far is it comes to show preperation and content…just reading the AJC headlines is not enough…and coming up with a daliy triva question…ballers and buster..top 5 etc..is NOT enough..but since they learned the sports talk ropes thru 790 The Zone..I dont totally blame them…they are just following the weak lead of Steak Shaprio..since he co owns the place…they have to follow his lead..the Mayhem show is BETTER when he is NOT THERE…frankly the guy who SHOULD be syndicated and is not is Chris Dimino…his knowlege of baseball alone…hes a good interviewer..and he is equal if not superior to what ever Sporting News, ESPN or Fox puts out…witness..Jason Smith of All Night-ESPN…he has to have pictures of ESPN brass to keep his job…hes TERRIBLE…to quote Bill Walton..best of luck to the Stews but I really hope the maturity level of their shows goes up…no constant cursing….passing gas noises..and Ryan coming on to every female guest would be a start…just do you homework men..besides football..I will be listening..

By George G.

December 14, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this

All of you congratulating the Stews…you do realize that moving from PM Drive to mid-day’s is a DEMOTION, and that Radio One DROPPED them from syndication due to their lack of ratings, don’t you?

790 is garbage, they have no idea what they are doing, and this proves it.

By David

December 14, 2007 10:19 AM | Link to this

I like the Stews. Funny show… the only thing that bugs me is that hip hop theme song that sounds like a synthesizer with the Hershey squirts.

But, then again, I also like Buck and Kincaid and was kind of surprised seeing the hate from people here.

I’ll take Chuck Oliver’s college football knowledge over anyone one of them.

By george

December 14, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this

“White people will never change”…what a dumb remark. The Stews are always quick to play the race card, and if somebody mentions it, there are several assumptions made. Number one, they are white. Did any of you ever stop to think that some blacks get tired of the race card being used in situations that have absolutely nothing to do with race? There are criminal elements, and just plain bad people, in all races. Don’t try to justify someone’s criminal acts by using the race card.

By does it matter

December 14, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

does anyone listen to them anyways? all they do is bark and play the race card! all right all right! these are the two clowns that went on espn and said with a straight face that atlanta was a divided city with all the blacks supporting vick and the whites hating him basically. wow! he plead guilty you idoits! then failed a drug test! he ruined the falcons! i cant believe some of these people will blindly follow a criminal because his skin looks like theirs! unbelieveable!

By go

December 14, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

i say bring back kimmer!

By K

December 14, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this

I hear a lot of ignorance in these post. People like what they like because it is entertaining. If you are in such need of sports knowledge, then read about it. All the race talk is silly too. I am an African American…I happen to love the Stews….but I started listening to 790 because of Cellini and Dimino well before the Stew s arrived. I am glad that they are on the air. There are a lot of issues that regular media won’t talk about. Sometimes Doug and Ryan’s facts aren’t always correct but I don’t care if they are because I am not listening to the show for education purposes. Back to the race talk. I am sorry to say that even in 2007 racism and race debates still go on. The 1st post on this blog was racist. White people…white men to be in particular don’t have a clue about race or race relations. You are oblivious to it because it doesn’t affect you. You have never been the minority so you simple don’t have a perspective and so in turn you get tired of hearing about it. Understandable…but why all of the name calling and rhetoric. The entire station talks about strippers. The entire station tells tasteless jokes…This is entertaining to some. Chernoff didn’t get booted because of the Stews…he moved on to greener pastures…The NFL Network!!…but because the only thing you know about the station is what you read here you didn’t know that. In the end it is all about the dollar. If the Stews didn’t generate revenue they wouldn’t be on. Love them or hate them they are immensely popular and they have crossed over into several segments of media. This goes for anything you don’t like. If it doesn’t appeal to you then turn it off or don’t support it…but don’t support and then complain about something that you never intended to enjoy! Good luck to all those guys involved with the lineup changes!

By Seriously

December 14, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this

How is Sandra Golden on the air, radio or TV? Please someone/anyone explain that to me. Hell, explain that to the Top 10 Market that has to hear her. Thanks in advance.

By Jay S

December 14, 2007 10:28 AM | Link to this

The Stews are terrible. They have virtually no command of the English language, cannot enunciate as well as my 2 year old, and they play the race card too often (unmitigated support of the dog-killer, the cheater Bonds, and OJ the murderer. While I do not wish them any ill will, I simply will not ever listen to their under-educated backsides.

By Techie

December 14, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

I have no problem with the Stews…but 790 is going downhil!!!

First Chris Cotter, now Matt Chernoff…the two most knowledgable, level headed, easy to listen to guys 790 has had on air the past 10 years, are both gone…

Guess real sports fans are outnumbered by knuckleheads that prefer Mike Bell or the Stews, who are funny, but I like sports talk.

By gatorGuy

December 14, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

This is all good news for me! The Stews are not my cup of tea but hey, the proof is in the pudding (ratings). They are doing something right. I usually listen to B&B or XM. Now I have another choice. I only listened to Meyhem because of Bell anyway. No I can hear him w/o lots of static! 790 is not an option for me in the morning because I live way out in the boonies (sic)- Dunwoody .

By Things keep getting better

December 14, 2007 10:29 AM | Link to this

First Paul Johnson replaces Gailey. Now Oliver/Bell/Hometeam replace the Stews. 2008 is looking up. The Stews are no longer forced down are throats in drive time. XM is the right place for the Stews, if you want to hear their borderline racism, you can. But ATL only has two sports talk options and when they ruin one of them, the only choice is Buck and Kincade which is only slightly better. Has anyone ever heard Buck try to do the show alone when Kincade isn’t there. It’s brutal. Good luck to the new 790 afternoon guys. I’ll listen as long as the signal holds in, which may not be long.

By Oaktown

December 14, 2007 10:34 AM | Link to this

I am really interested to see how this works. I think the morning show will really miss Mike Bell’s tightrope walk between funny and poor taste.

I will miss Chernoff. I am a little baffled as to why he would lose his gig. Happy for Hometeam— he seemed to get better and better and I am glad he is getting rewarded.

But please get rid off those embarrassing commercials when Hometeam’s dad talks about he can still have sex…

I will tune in just to see how Chuck and Mike work together. Can’t imagine that Mike Bell will have anything to add when Chuck talks about the third string tackle at Auburn. HAHA

By Mads

December 14, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this

I enjoy the Stews, but I have to say no radio show I have ever listened to spouts racist-conotations as much as theirs. People, racism works both ways and it is VERY evident on this show. I sometimes think its a good thing that 790s signal dies with the 5:30 dusk.

There is perhaps no worse sports radio station in the country than 680 the fan. Christopher Rude knows NOTHING about sports, it absolutely amazes me that he is on sports radio. Buck and Kincade are two UGA homers that want to talk UGA football year round, they know nothing of hoops, the NFL, MLB or even non-UGA football. Plus, their voices usually lull me to sleep on the drive home.

By Alvin

December 14, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

To rob2595.We to hear this kind of racist talk everyday,Have you ever heard of Kincaid,Perry Lawrence,Mike Savage.You will find what you look for.Different strokes different folks.Keep doing what you are doing Stews.And I’m gone

By Alvin

December 14, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this

To rob2595.We to hear this kind of racist talk everyday,Have you ever heard of Kincaid,Perry Lawrence,Mike Savage.You will find what you look for.Different strokes different folks.Keep doing what you are doing Stews.And I’m gone

By NOPIGS21

December 14, 2007 10:40 AM | Link to this

I like the moves in general because of these reasons:

1. The Stews didn’t fit well with their old deal. Teh station didn’t have room for sports at all.

2. Kincade is right that they have won the ratings war but any real sports fan doesn’t care about ratings.

3. Hometeam should’ve been a regular on a show a long time ago. We spend so much time in this city discussing other teams and not focusing on our home teams. I’ve listened to sports radio in many cities and the one constant is that they fous on their own team more than anything else except here.

4. I don’t listen to Mayhem just because of Mike Bell because he’s 14 yrs old!!!! I hate that I will be forced to listen to him in the afternoon because I had UGA even more and get tired of Buck remembering his greatest days as basically just a person who handed off to HW.

5. Good luck to Matt. He’s good on the radio but better on TV.

6. Abd to all the racist comments in this blog…The Stews and Kincade are some very upfront and honest people about their opinions and at least I can respect that even though I might not always agree with either one.

By Dan

December 14, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this

Putting the Stews in 1-4 indicates to me: 1) they were leaving if 790 would not accomodate them; or 2) 790 knows it is a chronic #2 in afternoon drive time and is trying again. 1-4 may fill a niche nationally but as non-drive time it is the least prestigous daytime shift.

Do not know if Bell, Oliver & Hometown can carry a show, but at least it hopefullly will be sports talk without the sidebar nonsense that was targeted to a specific demographic that does not include me. Slicing the narrow sports talk demographic further to play to a particular race escapes me (I am talking about the “entertainment update” segment during prime afternoon drive time that discusses who is allegdly hooking up with who), but I guess makes sense to 790.

By dave

December 14, 2007 10:57 AM | Link to this

I won’t miss Chernoff some think sarcasm is funny maybe like Don Rickles there is some humor you get and some you don’t.

By miriam

December 14, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this

Mike Bell is hysterical and will be great with the kang!! stop hating on the stews, god forbid if someone makes a living. but can someone tell me why robb tribble is still relegated to doing updates, he is so bright, articulate and funny. he constantly neuters gasbag kincade. what about kang, tribble and bell?

By Nick

December 14, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this

I’m white and have enjoyed listening to the Stews since the beginning, but since they’ve gone syndicated I think the show has suffered. 790 the zone sucks these days, but not nearly as bad as 680’s non-ESPN programming. Thank god for Sirius.

By michael

December 14, 2007 11:01 AM | Link to this

Tribble is better on tv. He has been on the air in atlanta for years. he has a face for tv. articulate guy, a little dismissive but pretty talented

By Rob

December 14, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

If it were me I would dump the “Stews” and keep Chernoff. Outside of a brief stint in Detroit the “stew” brothers are nothing more than a bunch of stiffs when it comes to sports talk radio. They rarely give fans the chance to disagree, by shoting them with a gun.

By andy

December 14, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this

the other day buck was out and kincade worked with tribble. they sounded great together. they dealt with the vick situation in a very good and informative way. rob tribble is very astute and articulate and was talking about the psychology of vick and was very good. never heard takes like his. it was refreshing.

By Jamal

December 14, 2007 11:05 AM | Link to this

The only problem I have with the Stews is they need to be on a Hip/Hop style FM station where they can pander to their fans. There is only 2 sports talk stations and all the Stews talk about is urban pop culture stuff. Bring on the King and his court. I guess Bell is the Jester. Now I can leave the lesser of two evils B&K. Merry Christmas to all sports fans.

By zonesycophant

December 14, 2007 11:06 AM | Link to this

Tribble is arrogant and thinks he is smarter than everyone else. too glib and smug.

By Chris

December 14, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Good luck to Bell & Chuck in the afternoon drive. I like both and will enjoy listening.

I am sorry to see Mike leaving the morning show, as I think he & Nick really blend well together along with Dimino.

As long as we’re subtracting from Mayhem, can’t we take Steak off the air?

By sarah

December 14, 2007 11:09 AM | Link to this

Tribble is great, the other day he made a plea on air about a mental hospital that needed clothes. and solicited clothing donations. it was very sweet. he is also bright. he should be on tv. his face belongs on tv

By zonedawg

December 14, 2007 11:11 AM | Link to this

bell and kang will be great, hometeam will do a great job. how about kincade and rob tribble? they were great the other day together. buck is a buzzkill but no matter bell and kang and company will wipe the floor with buck and kincade.

By Justin

December 14, 2007 11:12 AM | Link to this

The fact that remains is that Atlanta ahs chosen to listen to Buck and Kincade over 6 different shows from 790 in almost 8 years. The people of this town prefer them clearly over all these other options. Maybe the 790 plan is to grab these guys and move them over?

By Tribble

December 14, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this

I have to agree about Tribble the other day. It was refreshing to hear him instead of Buck. He basically said that all the people who are supporting Vick are scorned or bitter for other problems in society so they decide they will support Vick no matter what he does because on his color. Very true. Emotion trumps logic and common sense. You can’t argue either, it’s like trying to debate a democrat. Logic is not valued.

By keisha

December 14, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

stop hatin on the stews , keep it real brothers. 680 is the good ole boy network but rob tribble is one handsome white boy

By The Way It Is

December 14, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this

I read the Sports on AJC online every morning to get my sports news. But every day I read the blogs and it inevitably boils down to race. Race, race, race. Well I’m fed up. I’m finally going to divulge the secret of the world to my African-American brethren (sorry, white brethren, but it’s time we let them in on it). See, if you are African-American, The Man is not “keeping you down.” You are keeping you down. Let me explain. First, look around at all the successful corporate CEOs, of any company. Black or white, they all play the game. They dress conservatively, and speak the King’s English (it’s “ask,” not “axe”). They observe the proper rules of common decency - they don’t DEMAND “respect” by bullying. That’s the way it’s been in English society for centuries, and it’s always worked just fine. Now, if I went to a job interview dressed like Larry the Cable Guy, with cut off sleeves and a trucker’s hat, and I said “Say hey to yer mom and them,” I wouldn’t get the job. Similarly, if I were an African-American, and I went with huge baggy jeans and a baseball cap turned sideways, and I said “Big ups to your peeps,” I wouldn’t get the job, either. See, there are three types of people, regardless of race: lower class, who hold up cardboard signs at the freeway exit or, worse, steal from the rest of us; middle class, who just get by, and sometimes blame their lack of success on outside factors, such as racism; and upper class, who dress conservatively, speak proper English, work hard, and play the game. It works for everyone, black or white. And another thing. I grew up white in the 60s and 70s in Decatur, in a subdivision that was all white. We felt so safe there that we didn’t even lock our front door when we left home. In the 80s all of the white folks moved out and African-Americans moved in. Why? I don’t know. But I do know this: all the homes there now have bars on the doors and windows. Why? Who are these residents trying to keep out? White people? Or black people? And how is this the fault of white people? What is the matter with our society? What happened? Why must it be this way? I do not judge anyone because of the color of their skin. I like brown. I think it’s a beautiful color. I judge people based on how they behave. It’s up to you, my brethren. I don’t think most of us really want to keep you down. It’s really up to you. Play the game. It’s not that hard. And if you choose not to, don’t blame others for your lack of success. Merry Christmas to all.

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this

Every time I see Dimino, I think of the toy shop lead elf in the 1960’s “Rudolph the red nosed Reindeer”…

By Big C

December 14, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this

… forget the lineup shuffle, strengthen your signal!!! At night, it sounds like you’re broadcasting from Mars! … how does Mike Bell continue to remain on air?! Talk about a waste of a paycheck … Shapiro also further proves that the easiest way to stay on air is to own the station. …for all you Stew bashers, “kick rocks” or “catch fire” as they would say. If you don’t like it don’t listen.

By Take It or Leave It

December 14, 2007 11:24 AM | Link to this

Everytime there’s a change at 790 the city’s racists go wild - the white ones and the black ones. Why?

Mayheim is what it is, and we all know what it is. The Stews are what they are, and we all know what they are. So, what is there to discuss?

If you’re black and don’t like being labeled, don’t listen to Mayheim. If you’re white and don’t like hearing about how terrible white people are, don’t listen to the Stews. If you’re intelligent and don’t want to listen to frat boys, lies about women, lies about money, barking, and broken speech patterns … don’t listen to either! It’s pretty simple … as are they guys on the shows.

The most unfortunate piece of this change is the loss of Chernoff - he’s talented, whether you like him or not.

The best part of this change is that Hometeam is FINALLY on fulltime member of a show - like him or not, he IS the most intelligent, level-headed, Atlanta-supporting, and versatile of ALL of the Zone personalities.

People - you know what it is - take it or leave it.

By The Way It Is

December 14, 2007 11:26 AM | Link to this

Race, race, race. While we’re on the subject, let’s just get it all out in the open, shall we? I’m white. But my boss is African-American. He is an attorney. He went to Yale. He wears a suit to work. His English and his diction are perfect. I have nothing but respect for him. On the other hand, I have about as much respect for Mike Vick as I do for John Rocker. (See, I just made a non-racist analogy!) That being said, I don’t listen to the Stews because I don’t like their style. If you think that that simple fact automatically makes me a racist, then I think you need to look in the mirror.

By Allen97

December 14, 2007 11:28 AM | Link to this

680 is just smarter with their approach.

What is the most popular sport in Atlanta (and the South)? College Football.

What is the most popular college football team in Atlanta? UGA.

That, of course, is an over-simplification but you get the point. Not many Atlantans care about Kobe Bryant. The ratings show time and time again that B&K are far superior than their competition. I try to listen to the Stews sometimes, I really do, but I find it difficult to do for more than a few minutes (about the time of a commercial break on 680). Not much substance at all with the Stews. I wish them well with their new time slot. Although, I will probably listen to 790 more now during drive time because The Kang will at least talk about what is important to the masses in the ATL (and Mike Bell is entertaining).

By Harrison

December 14, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this

Why are we white people always haters…we hate everything..because we have white priviledge and some other races have to work harder to get what sometimes comes to us because we are white. The Stews have theire own brand of sports talk and that’s OK…there are a million Buck and Kincaides around the country. Let them have there say..obviously ESPN loves it.stop hating so much.

By RK

December 14, 2007 11:30 AM | Link to this

Finally, no more of the fake animosity between Chernoff and Oliver. It was so painful to listen to — completely unfunny.

I’ll be interested to see what the new afternoon show is like. Maybe Mike Bell can get some more stuff from Don & Mike and make it like their show.

By Hotlanta

December 14, 2007 11:32 AM | Link to this

Excuse me the way it is you are all wrong. First of all white people cannot speak as they call proper English. Wonder why Ted Turner never does a public speech and he has money. Jackie O was well known for dressing to the 9’s but her speech is terrible. As far as the dressing thing for interviews please. If I see one mo whote person in sandals for an interview I am gonna scream. We can’t go the malls because yall wanna be famous. Will somebody please show me a picture of those Columbine kids parents since white folks were in their safe white neighborhoods and schools. I guess Mike Brown who was over FEMA during hurricane Katrina got his job because he worked hard not because he had his Presidential Bush connections. I guess the next time my job has a job opening they would post it on the board instead of telling us they hired Bob to be a supervisor and he doesn’t even have a degree and you do.We are like wow we didn’t know it was a job opening. Will somebody please tell me why the media deal with the antics of Brittany/Lisa and Paris and there are no headlines saying “White women are outta control and they contribute nothing to society” instead of what they individually did that day. You have been sniffing too much snow my friend and I ain’t talking about the kind that falls from the sky.

By Cooper

December 14, 2007 11:39 AM | Link to this

I love the Zone, but I am fed up the constant lineup changes. It was only a matter of time before Chernoff was shown the door. How many mid-day partners has he had on a subpar show? As for the Stews, I just can not get into their show. I listen the Zone for sports info, and I feel that Doug and Ryan provide less sports the other options out there. Guess I need to find a new mid-day show.

By Top_Shelf

December 14, 2007 11:40 AM | Link to this

“As long as we’re subtracting from Mayhem, can’t we take Steak off the air?”

No Way… Steak owns the station.

By The Way It Is

December 14, 2007 11:47 AM | Link to this

Hotlanta, thanks for taking me on. I appreciate your arguments. But you haven’t proven that anything I said was wrong. Ted Turner’s English is just fine. You’re wrong there. And in reference to Paris and Brittney, I never said that all white people have class. You made that assumption. I’m saying there are three kinds of people, regardless of race, period. I got my job by interviewing with my African-American boss. He was wearing a suit. So was I. Had I been wearing sandals, I’m certain he would not have hired me. And I don’t snort white powder. None of the arguments you made against my statements are correct, sir. Why not read my article again, this time with an open mind?

By Dannotdan

December 14, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this

This will be a disaster for the ZONE, making this a great time for the FAN to find a morning team to ice the entire day.

Hey Zone guys the best thing you have going is Oliver, you need to build around him.

By Answer to Hotlanta's ?

December 14, 2007 11:55 AM | Link to this

Just to answer Hotlanta’s question

“Will somebody please tell me why the media deal with the antics of Brittany/Lisa and Paris and there are no headlines saying “White women are outta control and they contribute nothing to society”

These girls are looked down on, Vick’s actions are embraced.

By The Way It Is

December 14, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this

Hotlanta, maybe what you said is true. Maybe Bob, the white guy who doesn’t have a degree but got the promotion, got it over you, even though you have a degree, got it because you are black and your boss is racist. If so, that’s a cold hard fact of life, and you’re right, it isn’t fair. But maybe, just maybe, your boss doesn’t like you personally. Maybe there are a lot of African-Americans he does like personally, but you happen to not be one of them. You’ve just assumed racism is keeping you down. But be sure you look in the mirror before you accuse your boss of being a racist. Maybe, just maybe, Bob has a better command of the English. Or maybe his style of dress is more appropriate for the position. I don’t know. In your case, you may be right, and maybe your boss is a racist. But then again, maybe you could take away his ammunition by dressing the way he dresses and speaking the way he speaks. You might think you’re sacrificing your pride if you do that, but really you’re just playing the game. That’s how you get ahead in this life. If you don’t want to play the game, it’s not the fault of an entire race of people. It’s your own fault. I’m just sayin’.

By White Guy

December 14, 2007 12:01 PM | Link to this

The Stews will not go away because they are so polarizing. Look how many posts are on here. Lots of opinions both ways = listeners = good for ratings. Likewise, No opinion = apathy = no ratings. No one in radio cares what you think, as long as you listen.

Unintentianal poor grammer is like fingernails down a blackboard to me, so they aren’t my cup of tea. But they are more interesting than B&K. It doesn’t matter who knows more about sports or who is a more polished host. It’s all about what brings in the money. Stews bring in ads/revenue, and that’s all that matters. That’s the way it is in EVERY BUSINESS. You bring in the money, you get what you want. Money doesn’t discriminate.

By Kelli

December 14, 2007 12:02 PM | Link to this

the way it is - You know why the white families left Decatur. “The black poeple are coming! the black people are coming!”. And that’s the way it is.

By Matt

December 14, 2007 12:04 PM | Link to this

Screw the Stews. They are nothing but a couple of barely-English-speaking, everything-is-racist-towards-blacks idiots. Meanwhile, the rational Chernoff gets the boot. Hurray for political correctness!

By mike

December 14, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

People on here who say White men don’t care about race relations are absolutely correct. Why?

Because we have no “cards” to play because we are too busy working and supporting our wives and families.

I wish I had the time to blame others for my misfortune but… Life’s too damn short to whine about all the injustice in the world. My guess is that nobody gives a damn about my problems and I’m not real concerned about anybody elses. If that makes me a racist then who cares? Do you see things changing? No? Well then it may be time to quit crying, get off your ass, and do something about it. Because, again, nobody gives a damn about your problems.

By Big Bob

December 14, 2007 12:05 PM | Link to this

I stopped listening to the Stews and Buck/Kincade a year ago - and now listen to Dave Ramsey on the way home. I recommend him the everyone - better than midnless sportstalk!!

By Chitown

December 14, 2007 12:08 PM | Link to this

**Wow…you are definitely reminded that you’re in the south when you read the AJC blogs.

First of all, I am a Master-degreed, professional Black person. I came to 790 to listen to the Stews back in ‘02, but while I do still listen to them 75% of the time, “Monsters” became my fav show by far. I can’t believe that Steak and Saltzer didn’t recognize the great chemistry between Chernoff and “The Kang”!!! Yes Chernoff was “arrogant”, but you ignorant d******* can’t understand that the whole schtick was the younger, city, fit Jewish guy vs. the older, rural, fat “red-neck”.

Mayheim was cool too, but I’m kinda surprised that there has not been a single negative comment about Bell. Steak’s comments about the “Free Mick Vick” t-shirts really turned me off, but I still listened. At first I thought there were too many people in the studio at once, but just when they begin to gell, they break it up. And I personally LOVE Cellini’s rants…again…ITS A SCHTICK!!!

Why doesn’t everyone hate on The Stews so much? Just like us “urban Blacks” simply don’t listen to Buck and Kincaid, Boortz, et al, just know that The Stews aren’t for you. No need for the racist comments by you cowards hiding behind the internet.

I’m going to really miss “Monsters”.

PS - Can we get less and shorter commercial breaks?!? DAYUM!!!**

By Jason

December 14, 2007 12:25 PM | Link to this

The Stews bit is old, tired and dumbed down to appeal to their audience. They are without a doubt two of the biggest racists on the radio or tv. I used to listen to them when they were on late night. However, it did not take long to realizey the are incredible hypocrites and big time racists. But, they appeal to the mindless listeners that make up most of Atlanta.

By vernon

December 14, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this

I am black but cant stomach the stews, they are a mistrel act that makes us all look ridiculous. I love B&K and Rob Tribble. But I think Tribble may be better suited for NPR rather than sports.

By paul02085

December 14, 2007 12:50 PM | Link to this

The Stews are racists and anyone who has tried to listen to their garbage knows it. You know how it goes, if a black guy doesnt get a job, its because he is black, not because he is worthless.

I think they should get Al Sharpton and Terrance Moore on their show full time. They would fit right in.

Its amazing what some consider entertainment.

PS- I have to say the Stews did crack me up “trying” to talk about playing golf.

By Hotlanta

December 14, 2007 12:53 PM | Link to this

Way I ain’t gonna waste my time going back and forth over nothing with you because you feel and think what you think and FRANKLY MY DEAR, BLACK FOLKS DON’T CARE. We have a white girl in the office that wears her Goth clothes everyday looking like Halloween 365 and no one says a word. Even when the PRESIDENT comes to town she gets worse. I could go on and on but I won’t do that you can’t handle the truth. I am not responsible for other AA no more than you are responsible for the meth communities in Oregon. All I know is that I am totally awesome dude.

By Keith

December 14, 2007 12:55 PM | Link to this

790 sucks, and that’s all there is to it. Once you pulled Dimino from the afternoon, you lost me.

What I love is that 790 calls themselves “Atlanta’s Sports Leader”. Clever, huh? Even more clever is 680 calling themselves “Atlanta’s Sports Station”, as if 790 doesn’t exist. It might as well not exist.

By Chris

December 14, 2007 12:58 PM | Link to this

Mike Bell has not been at the station since the beginning. He replaced AJ Cannon who was part of the original three-man team of Steak Shapiro and Beau Bock who came over from the old 680. They had a show on 790s before it went sports talk full-time and continued to be the station’s anchor when it changed to an all-sports format.

By joanne

December 14, 2007 1:00 PM | Link to this

I agree, kang and bell would be great with robb tribble. cant stand the stews or buck and kincaid. colins is the best show in atlanta.

By Lou

December 14, 2007 1:15 PM | Link to this

I think it is admirable for 790 to tnker with their line up from time to time. It stays fresh that way. The moving of the Stews has no effect on me. I do not enjoy it because it is not enough sports. If Brandon & Jeff got a full time show because they “earned it”, when are West & Ellinger from 680 going to get a chance? I would love to see if those guys could handle a full time show. I think their weekend stuff is the best in town.

By what?

December 14, 2007 1:48 PM | Link to this

790 does not juggle their line up to keep things fresh, it is because they are losing ratings to their competition down the dial.

For me, Monsters of the Midday was 790’s best show. Woolverton is an absolute hack and his voice alone makes my skin crawl.

The reason Buck & Kincaide are successful is because they have stability. People have grown with that show over the years and it is a much better show today than it was when it started. 790, on the other hand, constantly screws w/their lineup just as you are getting comfortable with the personalities.

Btw…Hotlanta, YOU are a tool - yes, white term…look it up.

By Davis

December 14, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this

The Chernoff change is about 5 years too late. The guy is a blow hard and needed to be knocked down a few rungs. The Morning Show is getting worse each year. Steak needs to head up to some sales/wine-dine role and get off the air. If Dimino could find a surgeon to give him a nose job why can’t he locate someone to inject some personality? He’s a real bore these days. Sandra doesn’t do anything for me either. Jeff has an annoying voice and hasn’t gotten any better over the years! Doubt all these changes will help pull your ratings out of the cellar, though.

By p

December 14, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this

Only thing worse than the stews is their timeslot - thanks for putting them where i don’t have to listen to them.

By golt73

December 14, 2007 3:00 PM | Link to this

The Stews are what they are … a way of attracting a certain demographic of listener. They have, however, 1/1000th the knowledge of someone like Chris DiMino, who A) does his research before the show B) asks INTELLIGENT questions and C) isn’t a kiss artist to people like um say … O.J. SIMPSON. Buck and Kincade are no better, but they seem to get better guests as an ESPN affiliate. Honestly, Doug has way more talent than Ryan and I’d listen more if he was paired up with someone who would make him sound more intelligent. Ryan just all emotion and I can’t STAND his constant reading of the news. My 4 year-old reads better.

By Lamar

December 14, 2007 3:15 PM | Link to this

Congrats to my boy Brandon Leak! There is a reason that 680 went off the air once, they stink. Buck voice sounds as if he is being facetious all of the time, and Kincade is a typical Philly malcontent.

By Tony. H

December 14, 2007 3:48 PM | Link to this

I’m down with the 2 live stews and will be there at 1 to 4 and congrats to Hometeam bout time.

By Kennesaw Dave

December 14, 2007 3:54 PM | Link to this

Rodney, just read your blog about Cynne. Glad to see she got something equitable so she could continue to thrive. I enjoyed watching her on the weekends. If you get a chance, I’d love to see and update on Krock. I read how Spriggs was fairly tight lipped about what went down but even though I didn’t care for the guy I kina feel for anyone getting canned around the holidays.

By Dee dee

December 14, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I’m going to miss the Stews in their current time slot, but I’ll listen to them at any time. Their’s is a different type of sports show and that’s why I listen. In fact it’s the only sports show that’s ever held my attendtion. It’s a blast. Congrats to Home Team Brandon Leak….it’s good to see a local guy do well.

By Dee dee

December 14, 2007 4:21 PM | Link to this

I’m going to miss the Stews in their current time slot, but I’ll listen to them at any time. Their’s is a different type of sports show and that’s why I listen. In fact it’s the only sports show that’s ever held my attendtion. It’s a blast. Congrats to Home Team Brandon Leak….it’s good to see a local guy do well.

By Dee dee

December 14, 2007 4:22 PM | Link to this

I’m going to miss the Stews in their current time slot, but I’ll listen to them at any time. Their’s is a different type of sports show and that’s why I listen. In fact it’s the only sports show that’s ever held my attendtion. It’s a blast. Congrats to Home Team Brandon Leak….it’s good to see a local guy do well.

By Matic

December 14, 2007 4:28 PM | Link to this

LOL! 790 is such a bust! If anyone should be fired, it should be Steak, but thanks to his daddys money…he’ll never be bounced.

By Ross

December 14, 2007 5:00 PM | Link to this

I used to be a big fan of the Stews (yes, I am white). After a few years, their show began to talk less and less about sports, and more and more about entertainment and non-sports related items. And they truly did step up their race baiting, which gets frustrating. Some times their racial arguments are legit, but often they are seriously misguided. I support them, and I wish them well. And if they actually start talking sports more, I may listen again.

By JD

December 14, 2007 5:26 PM | Link to this

Rodney,

Any insight as to why Steak and Andrew axed Chernoff or was this Chernoff leaving for greener pastures?

By JD

December 14, 2007 5:32 PM | Link to this

Rodney,

Any insight on why Chernoff is out? Was Steak and Andrew tired of his on-air persona or does he have a safety net?

By Ramblin' Wrecker

December 14, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this

Hey NikkiFree…It’s interesting you called out a couple of white guys concerning their treatment of women, yet you fail to mention Doug’s constantly referring to his wife as “old lady”…

By BJ Ellis

December 14, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this

Well, I was hoping that I would have been considered for the slot. Oh well, back to pleading with that station that yanked me in Memphis.

By reed

December 14, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this

Big Ups to the Stews! I’m glad to see y’all movin’ on up & glad y’all are bringin’ some more flava to the SportsTalk syndication game! Don’t mind the move b/c now there’s a better option at that time than ESPNRadio and others. Keep makin’ powermoves, Team…and I’m gone!!

By tim

December 14, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this

good for the STEWS.All haters can go to hell!!

By Art Bailey

December 14, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

The Stews are two black guys on talk radio, which makes them about a third of one percent of talk radio hosts who are not white. Now while I am not always a big fan of them, they bring some much needed diversity. Talk radio is stocked full of bitter white guys, who probably couldn’t make it as athletes, so instead have found a career criticizing them instead. Especially black athletes.

By Art Bailey

December 14, 2007 7:26 PM | Link to this

The Stews are two black guys on talk radio, which makes them about a third of one percent of talk radio hosts who are not white. Now while I am not always a big fan of them, they bring some much needed diversity. Talk radio is stocked full of bitter white guys, who probably couldn’t make it as athletes, so instead have found a career criticizing them instead. Especially black athletes.

By Art Bailey

December 14, 2007 7:27 PM | Link to this

The Stews are two black guys on talk radio, which makes them about a third of one percent of talk radio hosts who are not white. Now while I am not always a big fan of them, they bring some much needed diversity. Talk radio is stocked full of bitter white guys, who probably couldn’t make it as athletes, so instead have found a career criticizing them instead. Especially black athletes.

By pb

December 14, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this

The Stews are the least knowledgeable on air personalities i have ever heard!! It’s good to know I won’t have to be subjected to Buck(school of enunciation)Belue any longer! Two drawbacks: Now I have nothing to listen to at lunch, and I will miss Bell in the AM. See ya Stews, allright, allright, allright.

By MKATLNATIVE

December 14, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this

MESSING UP AGAIN I SEE,,I WROTE STEAK WHEN BOTTOM LINE GOT BUSTED FOR THE STEWS-STEWS ARE JUST OK.MATT DESERVED BETTER IF HE WAS FIRED AT XMAS PARTY!!DANG AND I THOUGHT PETRINO WAS CLASS-LESS—680 HERE I COME~~~~~~~~~~~~

By robert

December 14, 2007 10:33 PM | Link to this

Glad to see Chernoff gone. It was a long time comming. Now, can we eliminate all NBA talk? The Zone should learn from the recent national trends toward the NBA in general. It is not a compelling sport.

By djehuty

December 15, 2007 3:55 AM | Link to this

The stews are by far the best thing on Atlanta sports radio. All of the changes were made at 790 because the Stews have blown up. It’s a shame that in 2007 we are still dealing with folks making racially biased comments.

Stews keep up the good work and know that when you’re great there will always be haters.

By djehuty

December 15, 2007 3:55 AM | Link to this

The stews are by far the best thing on Atlanta sports radio. All of the changes were made at 790 because the Stews have blown up. It’s a shame that in 2007 we are still dealing with folks making racially biased comments.

Stews keep up the good work and know that when you’re great there will always be haters.

By Uncle Tom

December 15, 2007 7:23 AM | Link to this

I’m tired of listening opinions of white guys from NE (Kincade, Domino, Steak Shapiro) bashing black athletes. The Stews provide a voice of how most blacks people feel on current issues.

I liked Chernoff because he provided a some balance. Big Ups to the Stews, I will follow you in any time slot.

By Kimmer

December 15, 2007 7:29 AM | Link to this

Now LOOKEE hear YO…..THANK GOD FOR SIRIUS AND HOWARD - Atlanta radio sucks the pipe and ENOUGH with everything being a race issue - get over it, they cooked Jews just 65 years ago and now we own everything!

By Kimmer

December 15, 2007 7:29 AM | Link to this

Now LOOKEE hear YO…..THANK GOD FOR SIRIUS AND HOWARD - Atlanta radio sucks the pipe and ENOUGH with everything being a race issue - get over it, they cooked Jews just 65 years ago and now we own everything!

By Kimmer

December 15, 2007 7:29 AM | Link to this

Now LOOKEE hear YO…..THANK GOD FOR SIRIUS AND HOWARD - Atlanta radio sucks the pipe and ENOUGH with everything being a race issue - get over it, they cooked Jews just 65 years ago and now we own everything!

By Robby

December 15, 2007 8:33 AM | Link to this

Is is just me, or does anyone else plan their listening to 790 around the FULL 10 minutes of hard breaks 3 times EVERY hour (15-25, 35-45 and 55-05 past the hour)?? There is literally 30 minutes of sports talk for every sixty minutes of time…and it’s the same 30 minutes. No wonder their ratings are what they are.

By LUKE P

December 15, 2007 9:08 AM | Link to this

2 LIVE STEWS = good and funny and know sports BUCK BELUE = good but too safe - dull PERRY LAURENTINO = sucks, loudmouth who cannot shutup, also dull CHRIS RUDE = wants an FM job, stuck on 680. probably will kill himself in less than 6 months MIKE BELL - decent, needs supporting cast, probably be better on FM. if they moved him to afternoons, he will be gone in a year SHAPIRO- classic example of coach playing his own worthless kid. Shapiro owns the station so he gives himself the morning slot. he sucks but surrounds himself with yes-men who guffaw at his weak schtick DIMINO- decent but believes his own hype a little too much. however, listent to chuck oliver and matt chernoff ape Dimino’s style. he has influenced them. FAT CHUCK OLIVER- Dimino impersonator without an original thought in any of his 27 chins. for real high comedy, watch a high school football game on GPTV with him and Matt Stewart. Oh the horror! MATT CHERNOFF - whiny dude who tries to be so “insider” it is laughable. obviously watched too much letterman as a kid and then sucked at the teet of Dimino for a little too long. he is so predictable you know what Chernoff will say 3 days before he does. if he is gone, atlanta radio just got a little less painful to listen to. To sum CHernoff up - he probably thinks Mike&MIke on ESPN is high comedy. JON KINCADE- plays the cancer card every year and is one of the greatest posers ever found on AM radio. brags about beating the 790 crew in ratings which is like the Braves bragging about division champs in the crummy NL east. Kincade loves to brag about Philly sports and try to teach southerners what it means to be a fan. Cancer cant get this loser off the radio and out of our lives quick enough. SANDRA GOLDEN - sounds like a real announcer who was not allowed on mainstream TV because she looks too much like Chyna the wrestler. probably got the gig because of a backroom deal in the synagogue with Shapiro. BEAU BOCK - class act and paved the way for the aforementioned to ruin what he built.

By John

December 15, 2007 9:10 AM | Link to this

This sucks. Chernoff and Oliver were perfect together. Loved that show. Sad day.

By scott

December 15, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this

I have been with 790 since day one. I think the Bell move to 4pm will really work along with Chuck. I have tried to give the Stews multiple chances but it just does not do it for me. I am gone at 1pm. Matt was very knowledgable but lately I felt he gotten a little too condesending towards the listener. I do wish him good luck with the TV and NFL network.

By spider

December 15, 2007 10:56 AM | Link to this

I have listened to 790 since Dimino and Cellini were fired in the middle of an on air show while on 680. I listen DAILY. My job allows me to listen at most anytime.

I know this much…

If you listen to all shows daily, the Stews would regularly take the earlier show’s topics, themes, antics etc. and repeat them with a little “flavah”…

They STILL sound like they are completing “on the job training”…TERRIBLE. Almost ZERO knowledge of sports…they even flub up their football talk on a regular basis.

The KANG rocks. Home Team Leak is AWESOME, Cellini, Bell, Dimino are as good as it gets and Beau and Steak…take’em or leave’em—-BUT they founded the station so…

The new lineup will be better. Less Stews at drive time and the guys with knowledge that are FUNNY the rest of the day.

By Robert

December 15, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this

Can’t wait for the new afternoon drive with Bell and Chuck. Listen to 790 all day except for when The Stews were on. Just can’t take them. Now I won’t have to listen to all Georgia Bulldogs all the time with Buck and Kincade. There is nothing on 680 that is any good. 790 The Zone beat them in every way possible. Thanks for the new lineup though I will miss Chernoff.

By RBattle

December 15, 2007 6:02 PM | Link to this

I enjoy Buck and Kincaid and would listen to 790 in the evening also. I can’t pick up 790 because signal is weak in Gwinnett. Good luck to Matt Chernoff, He was very entertaining.

By sds

December 15, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this

The commentary is rather interesting. For those of you who do not like the Stews, please don’t listen. However, it is rather obvious that the Stews have a little “something” that makes you tune in, if for no longer than 5 minutes. I say this because so many of you are able to recall and repeat some of the Stews’ conversations. Buck & Kincaid are not for me. I am sure that they are each fantastic radio show hosts in their own right, but I can’t tell you what they ever talk about because I never tune in, not even for 5 minutes.

Congrats again Stews! I look forward to what 2008 will bring for you guys. Your true listeners will continue to listen and support you in all that you do.

By pr2ny2atl

December 15, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this

What happen to chuck smith? enjoyed his insight.

By keepin_it_real

December 15, 2007 9:12 PM | Link to this

“What happen to chuck smith? enjoyed his insight”

He wasn’t “black enough” like the Stews…

By Tim McViegh

December 15, 2007 9:50 PM | Link to this

I HATE the stews… “WHITE POWER”… the South will rise again! There will be a re-birth of this Nation!

By Not a "Stew" Lover

December 15, 2007 10:04 PM | Link to this

As a black man, I’m not that big of a fan of the Stews. No.1-The Stews have a nationally broadcast show. I like the local appeal of the “Mayhem crew”, “Monsters” and Buck and Kincade. 2. It seems like once the Stews went national, they got the big head. Those two are the ones that seem arrogant.

I didn’t know people thought that about Chernoff. I liked him.

Another reason I like Buck and Kincade over the Stews is it seems like 680’s signal is a little stronger in my car radio than 790. Especailly this time of year when the sun sets early

I wish the Stews all the success though and I hope it don’t blow up in their faces.

By TD

December 15, 2007 10:19 PM | Link to this

I tried listening to the Stews for a while but had to give up because they never seemed to offer any insight. And as far as the “ebonics” goes, I don’t think that has anything to do with it. THEY ABSOLUTELY BUTCHER THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. It is almost comical to listen when they are reading something. Graduates or not, they don’t know proper grammar and need to buy a dictionary.

By Paul

December 15, 2007 11:42 PM | Link to this

First of all, Steak Shapiro needs to be a full-time member of Mayhem or he needs to not be on at all. The main problem I have with him is his arrogance, which is exemplified by either skipping the first hour or taking multiple days off. “Things I LEAAARRRNNED!!!” Is the worst bit in the history of radio. The thing I hate most about that is Steak knows he’s being annoying to his audience, but he doesn’t even care. Enough about Steak. Sandra Golden is painful to listen to. PAINFUL. She adds nothing at all to the program except for the most annoying laugh in history. Tries way to hard to be one of those chicks who likes to be one of the boys. Lame. Also, change that update music that sounds like a machine-gun. Beau Bock is over. Stop showing up on my radio. Nick and Chris are truly talented, and funny. Mike is pretty funny too, but what a liar he is. Anybody can tell his stories about constantly getting girls is way exaggerated. His act is a bit over blown.

By Scott

December 15, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this

Mayhem - Gonna miss Mike Bell in the Mornings, the guy is a classic….Just make sure Nick brings his funny bone to work….Dimino can sometimes get too serious for a morning show

Adams and Wolverton - Solid, but B.A’s voice is grating

Stews - Probably Better served in the afternoon but what can you do with that new deal.

Oliver/Bell/Leak - Has great promise, hope Brandon can handle Mr. Bell

Chernoff - Guy was a pro and alot funnier than people give him credit for. He and Chuck were always fun to listen to.

By Mr. Wobbly Finger

December 16, 2007 4:03 AM | Link to this

When you hear him on the radio, you think Steak Shapiro is a condescending, self-centered, egotistical, no-class jerk with a tiny pecker.

After you meet him and see what an complete @$$ he is like in person, you no longer think such things about him. You KNOW.

By David

December 16, 2007 7:20 AM | Link to this

Glad the to see the move because I think the Kang and Bell will give 680 a good a good fight . We need something else besides uh shucks Buck and the ever morally correct Kincade to listen to during the afternoon ride. After 7 long years I can’t take Kincade’s ranting any more about how he is so much smarter than all us stupid southerners. Go home yankee. Hate to see Bell leave Mayhem in the A. M. because it will no longer be funny,or tolerable as long as Dimino has more opportunity to continue his diarrhea of the mouth babbling.

By B.K. Yardigan

December 16, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this

To gain maximum ratings the 2 stations should create a new show featuring Kincade and the Stews, simulcast it and call it “Nails on a Chalkboard”. It would rival The Turd with Cowherd in excruciating noise coming from your radio.

By Josh

December 16, 2007 10:53 AM | Link to this

Man, this sucks….I am used to to toggling between Buck & Kincaid (@ 680) and the Stews (@790) on my way home, from work. I will miss the guys. This sucks…

Hopefully, Mike Bell & Co. will continue to churn out a good show.

I wish Doug and Ryan all the best!

By P1 Listener

December 16, 2007 12:19 PM | Link to this

Congratulation Stews! Better time, more money, fewer hours, more markets. Love that Stew Magic…Pass it on.

Steak is happy! He gets rid of Bell who MAKES that show. Steak is soooo jealous of EVERYONE! Without Bell I won’t be listening… Hello Ludlow?

Without Bell, it’s just a couple guys talking… Rude? Mike Kavanaugh? My mornings are now ruined.

By ellen Brown

December 16, 2007 4:54 PM | Link to this

I gots to axe yu

when be the two live stews back on de air

i’z down wit dem

deys speaks likes me

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:39 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By Kimmer

December 17, 2007 7:40 AM | Link to this

HERP!

NO LOOKIE HERE…IF’N I WUZ OT CURL MY HAIR AND PUTS DU SHOO POLISH ON MA FACE COOD I BE GETIN ME DU SHOW TO? WOOF WOOF WOOF TO MY PEEPS AN HO’S, NO WHERE DU WEL-FA CHECK YO?

By The Truth

December 17, 2007 8:42 AM | Link to this

Uh, King here…Buck and Kincaid are as boring as a Philly cheese steak without, uh steak, or a Krispy Cream doughnut without those sprinkles. As far as me and Bell, well I am still the smartest person in this time slot, just ask me. No matter where I am, my fans will find me. All three of them, and that doesn’t include my family. WAR CENTRAL GWINNETT!

By The Truth

December 17, 2007 8:54 AM | Link to this

Saltzman, you suck. The Stews are as funny and pleasant to listen to as someone having a root canal without anesthesia. Thanks for ruining my 1 - 4. Chernoff wasn’t much better, but atleast you could understand what the hell he was saying.

Since you are making all of these wonderful changes, then why not get fat head Shapiro off the air. Nobody wants to listen to stories about baby Sophie and his wife. He is just a Mike Bell wanna be when it comes to comedy. If he wasn’t part of the “management team” he wouldn’t even be on the station as a radio personality.

Cellini, Dimino and Bell in the morning…Chuck Oliver and anyone from 10:00 - 1:00, dead air from 1:00 - 4:00 and replays of Neal Boortz from 4:00 - 7:00. Saltzman, you are living proof that a monkey can ruin, err I mean run a radio station.

By Traci

December 17, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this

I like the Stews - I think their show is great. If something is going on, I know I can rely on them to talk about it.

I liked the mid day show when Chuck Smith was on, but when he left. I stopped listening.

On Sunday Mornings the 790 the zone line up is AWFUL.

The golf show, talked about football and not enough golf. (No XMAS Gift Suggestions this year).

The fantsy football show is weak - why even bother.

But I guess anything is better that Perry on 680 the fan. That guy gets on my nerves.

By Frank

December 17, 2007 1:01 PM | Link to this

Yes!! no more chernoff!!!!!

That guys accent and always drowning everything in sarcasm was like listening to fingernails on a chalkboard

plus he was a tech fan.. ugh, just ugh

By Pittsburgh

December 18, 2007 3:31 AM | Link to this

Once you switch to Sirius, you realize that all of commercial radio is unlistenable. Long live the King of All Media.

By Lady T

December 18, 2007 6:34 PM | Link to this

If it’s really true that Buck and Kincade are #1 from 3-7pm it just proves that Atlanta is full of Bigots/klansmen.

If the Stews are so horrible why do they continue to get FAT checks? How many shows has Kluck and Klancade had on ESPN? The only time I saw Klancade on ESPN was when he was bashing Mike Vick.

Stews continue to keep God first and laugh at the devil all the way to the back!!

& um GONE!!

By Pop

December 18, 2007 7:05 PM | Link to this

Every Peckerwood on this blog listens to the Stews.

Stews the same bigots on this blog are the same folks that prayed for Mike Vick to get life in prison….so who cares what they think…lol They lay awake at night worried about black folks making more $$ than them. Their women love you, that’s why the men HATE you!!

I guarantee you they all will continue to listen in ‘08!!

By Mr3Wiggle

December 19, 2007 11:08 AM | Link to this

Robby said it. The zone has more problems to fix than just who’s on the air when. 30 minutes of each hour is billable and they can’t offer a signal that reaches Gwinnett or Cobb in the dark?!!! Someone is banking a lot of cash. Splurge on a signal upgrade for God’s sake! I’ll give you my old CB!

Flipping to 790 has a 50% chance of getting you a Joseph A. Bank or Solomon Bros. commercial, yet their radio station signal is the worst in town. Someone please explain this to me.

By Robert Morton

December 19, 2007 5:17 PM | Link to this

I am a little worried about the chemistry on Mayhem now that Bell will be gone, but at least it will have Dimino and Cellini, two solid guys who know their stuff and are interesting to listen to. It’s like “The Bottom Line,” just with Steak (who can be insufferable at times) injecting himself into it. I wish they’d get rid of Sandra Golden, too; she’s like nails on a blackboard. Still, it’s a far more compelling show than Rude (who does a decent job, but he’s not given anything to work with. Brian F. is boring and Laurentino is trying too hard to be provocative). Put Mayhem against Mike and Mike on ESPN Radio—now THAT would be a morning show battle.

The Stews are okay for what they are—not my taste, but then, I don’t have to listen. If they make the station money, good for them. There’s a large black audience out there to be served. I haven’t listened enough to discern any racism, but what I’ve read and heard from them regarding Vick, I wouldn’t be surprised. In my book, to root for a person to get away with a crime because of their race, THAT is racism.

By Mo

December 19, 2007 5:53 PM | Link to this

I love the Stews! Congrats to them. I’m kind of disappointed that Matt won’t be with the station anymore though…I wonder where he’s headed?

Buck and Kincaide are an absolute joke at this stage. I can’t believe people listen to them.

By Xospit

December 20, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this

Buck and Kincade’s competition for afternoon Drive goes up. In my opinion, this is a Big risk for 790 The Zone’s Morning Ratings, however.

Mike Bell, Steak and NC are the keys to Mayhem. Chris with his ramble, ramble, ramble 45 second questions will have even more time to talk over the other crew. Additionally, despite being the humor jock, I have always found MB’s sports analysis to be much more common sense and reflective of the general fan’s opinion. So the morning at 790 will now feature tons of CD, Tabloid type updates from Sandra with Steak (when he is in) and Nick trying to hold it together. 790, you gained an afternoon listener and dropped an am listener.

By Robert Morton

December 21, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this

Hey Rodney why don’t you find out what happened to Matt Chernoff? Was he fired or did he just not want to give up his early afternoon spot, or share it with the B-team of Adams and Wolvie? (I can’t believe those guys get their own weekday show.)

For that matter, if you’re stuck with an awkward 1-4pm block, why not scale Mayhem back to four hours and have a three-hour lunchtime show? Two-hour radio shows just don’t make sense.

By Rusty

December 22, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this

Steak & Salsa are getting slammed by their St. Louis stations, and they’re hemmoraging $$$$$. As a result, the Zone suffers.

Chernoff may have been a self-absorbed know-it-all egomaniac, but isn’t that what most show hosts are like anyway? He was a solid host that they threw away because they had to cut costs.

How else can you explain the insufferable duo of Woolverton and Brandon Adams getting a weekday show. The 2 together will cost 1/2 what Chernoff was being paid. I’m sure Hometeam got a very small bump in pay, but he’ll still be doing the update during the show, too.

Bell running point will be interesting, because he’s really better at reacting on the fly as opposed to being the point guy and setting others up. That’s a big mistake IMHO. The King will still be the King, a country-bumpkin football freak, but his best work was with the now-departed Chernoff.

As for Mayhem, it’s going to evolve into the resurrection of the old Bottom Line Show. Dimino & Cellini will be back in force without Bell around and Steak going back and forth between Atlanta and the albatross around his neck in St. Louis.

By bee bee

December 26, 2007 8:11 AM | Link to this

Kincade is full of himself. The only thing that he and Buck do is tow the ESPN line. At least the Stews have meaningful discussions and not just bash everything they don’t like.