Bill Mercer...

[FirefightnRick]

The Ticket is the best station in town by a mile. He's spot on when he says the only reason for the shakeup was the Cowboys success this year.

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/dallas-cowboys/headlines/20141126-d-fw-sports-radio-ratings-the-ticket-unseated-as-the-fan-takes-top-spot.ece

"The Ticket still led in Men 25-54 Mondays-Fridays 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. when the high-priced local talent is on duty. The Fan was No. 2, followed by KESN.

Credit for the ratings shakeup goes to the Fan's status as the radio flagship for the surprising Cowboys with all the ancillary programing that it provides as well as its Monday night and Thursday night NFL programming."

I disagree. Outside of Norm the stick-it offers up no information of any value whatsoever.

Rick

[ChristopherRyanWilkes]

I disagree. Outside of Norm the stick-it offers up no information of any value whatsoever.

Rick

Neither do you -- but we let you stick around, don't we?

[forevereagle]

I disagree. Outside of Norm the stick-it offers up no information of any value whatsoever.

That is an interesting opinion likely based on your vast experience with the station.

Thank you. It'll be only the third time I'll have listened to the local a.m. bad comedy channel in 15 years.

Oh...

[Coffee and TV]

You people should really start pony-ing up for satellite radio. It's one of the few luxuries I refuse to give up. The only AM/FM radio I ever listen to is 88.1 these days.

[meangreen15]

He's on now

[oldguystudent]

You people should really start pony-ing up for satellite radio. It's one of the few luxuries I refuse to give up. The only AM/FM radio I ever listen to is 88.1 these days.

I don't spend enough time in my car to justify that expense. I've got spotify premium if I'm going to be in the car for a while.

[Army of Dad]

That is an interesting opinion likely based on your vast experience with the station.

Oh...

I've tried listening to the ticket and can't do it. Maybe tey just really sucked all the times I tried listening and I would have loved it if I had heard a different segment. Anything is possible I guess.

I don't listen to much radio, but get stuck there when a books on tape runs out. Russ Martin is popular too and I can't figure out why either.

[forevereagle]

I've tried listening to the ticket and can't do it. Maybe tey just really sucked all the times I tried listening and I would have loved it if I had heard a different segment. Anything is possible I guess.

I don't listen to much radio, but get stuck there when a books on tape runs out. Russ Martin is popular too and I can't figure out why either.

At least your opinion is based on spending a little time and coming to the conclusion that it isn't for you.

[greenjoe]

I don't think my friend Bill Mercer is a PHd.

And the post by LETSGIVEACHEER was underrated. Braniff Airlines didn't have a "tail to move for you."

GO MEAN GREEN

[FirefightnRick]

Neither do you -- but we let you stick around, don't we?

Sorry, got the sarcasm and changed my post.

Touché

Rick

Edited January 7, 2015 by FirefightnRick

[FirefightnRick]

You people should really start pony-ing up for satellite radio. It's one of the few luxuries I refuse to give up. The only AM/FM radio I ever listen to is 88.1 these days.

Is there a satellite station that gives a traffic report every 5 minutes?

Rick

[Coffee and TV]

Is there a satellite station that gives a traffic report every 5 minutes?

Rick

Every 10 minutes or so...and there's like 20 aps for that.

[FirefightnRick]

Every 10 minutes or so...and there's like 20 aps for that.

What channel?

Rick

[THOR]

started a radio discussion thread in the nest...didn't want to further derail Mercer's thread

[FirefightnRick]

Sorry, got the sarcasm and changed my post.

Touché

Rick

Ryan I changed my post to you above.

Rick

[VideoEagle]

I got stuck in a meeting and couldn't listen. What did Bill say?

[Green Guy Bass]

I disagree. Outside of Norm the stick-it offers up no information of any value whatsoever.

Rick

Yeah, you provide a ton of insight around here.

[UNTFan23]

What channel?

Rick

Channel 137 on Sirius XM.

Traffic & Weather updates every 10 minutes. Dallas-Ft. Worth on the 1's, Houston on the 5's, and Phoenix on the 8's.

[All About UNT]

Traffic Radio? Try using Google Traffic and actually enjoy listening to the radio on your commute. Satellite Radio has made me an addict and I will never go back to listening to 400 commercials a day.

[FirefightnRick]

Yeah, you provide a ton of insight around here.

Of all the others who have said they don't like the Ticket I'm the one you chose to respond to. I'm honored.

You know I can't stand the Ticket and why. It's nothing to do with you of course.

But that aside, seriously, it's good to see you posting here again.

Rick

Edited January 7, 2015 by FirefightnRick

[Marty]

Wow, this Bill Mercer thread sure got sidetracked. Bill talked about his days in the Navy in WW II, the JFK assassination, and of course the Ice Bowl. He's lived a pretty fascinating life. Norm asked Bill to come back on in a couple of weeks and talk about the WCCW days.

[Marty]

Wow, this Bill Mercer thread sure got sidetracked. Bill talked about his days in the Navy in WW II, the JFK assassination, and of course the Ice Bowl. He's lived a pretty fascinating life. Norm asked Bill to come back on in a couple of weeks and talk about the WCCW days among other things.

[UNT90]

Norm asked Bill to come back on in a couple of weeks and talk about the WCCW days.

For anyone that grew up in this area in the 70s or early 80s, this should be can't miss radio.

If anyone hears when this interview is going to take place, please post on here.

[Harry]

Can't wait to hear it!

[meangreenbob]

Bill Mercer: Simply the Best!

Edited January 8, 2015 by meangreenbob