Bump! - Cape Cod Radio Conference

Here's what you'll need for the 4th Annual Cape Cod Radio Conference. Saturday, April 12, 2008 at Cape Cod Community College. See you there!

Media Guide

FAQ

Bump! - AM Radio Reception in Cars

Is AM radio getting squeezed out by after market installs?

I recently had two cars upgraded with new after-market AM/FM/MP3/CD radios. On both installs, a year apart, separate installation companies, the AM band had too much buzz and raunchy reception. I was concerned since one of my hobbies is dx'ing on the road, especially at night. AM reception sounds fine in newer cars with a factory installed OEM radio.

I often promote how cool AM radio listening is to my kids and friends. My daughter doesn't like talk radio, my son loves sports but can't get AM reception on his car radio, many co-workers can't even tell me the call letters and frequencies of regional stations. Could it be that many people don't even know about the 'magic' of AM radio because their radio can't pick up the signal?

I used to really like taking my headphones to baseball games. In Pittsburgh, I saw the Pirates play at 3 Rivers Stadium while listening to the play-by-play on AM1020 KDKA. These days, many smaller radios sold in stores only carry the FM signal. Regionally, 680 AM WRKO carries the Red Sox games, AM850 WEEI carries the Celtics games. Only 104.1 FM WBCN carries the New England Patriots games.

During Hurricane Katrina, communities around New Orleans huddled around the monster signal and the awesome news bureau of AM870 WWL. During 9/11, 880 WCBS/1010 WINS and 770 WABC, NPR and nationally syndicated Howard Stern had excellent coverage. The recent fires in California also brought many concerned listeners to the AM band. A battery powered radio can be your direct line to the latest news and weather coverage.

AM radio is alive and well as long as its content is relevant, time-sensitive and interactive. In New England, 1030AM WBZ, Boston is an excellent example of an an interactive radio station. On their website, they have a traffic cam, podcasts are always up to date, complete with a .rss feed which works real nice with JUICE. They also have streaming audio, local question polls, sports at :15 and :45, traffic, weather, financials and topical talk show hosts in the overnight hours.

Don't even get me started about the best sports station in the nation - AM850, WEEI, Boston

On this blog, please give your local station a 'shout out." A radio station you can TRUST during times of trouble. Please include city, call letters and frequency.

Attached mp3 comments come from Bill at Mobile Electronics Studio - S. Dennis, MA. He explains from an installers point of view what is behind questionable AM reception on after market radio installs. Feed runs 1 minute 24 seconds.

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Bump! The O&A Virus Spreads...

In addition to my Production Director duties, Bumper Morgan is now producing the local segments of the Opie & Anthony Show weekday mornings 6-9 AM on PIXY 103 - 102.9 FM.

LISTEN ONLINE! I do two local breaks an hour, informing Cape Cod about winter weather conditions, sports scores, traffic, lottery numbers and more.

If you're in a morning traffic snarl, give us the heads up, call 1-800-445-PIXY.

PIXY 103 with Opie & Anthony in the Morning and Cape Cod's Rock All Day.

Bump! - Collucci Bros. Diner 'Throwdown'

Wow! Glad to see that Jack & Rocco are getting national press. Check out these articles from The Cape Cod Times:

Meatloaf 'Throwdown'

Spice It Up

Special Thanks to Bobby Flay

Listen to a collection of their radio commercials produced by Bumper Morgan

Bump! - Gary LaPierre Retirement

The big news in New England today is the retirement of Gary LaPierre from the airwaves of AM 1030, WBZ, Boston. Mr. LaPierre was with WBZ for 40 plus years. Feed runs 6:26

Bump! - Beatles "Love"

One of my favorite talk show hosts is John Hancock from 1110 AM, WBT, Charlotte. Last night, I caught his review of the new Beatles CD "Love." Recorded from Cape Cod, MA. MP3 runs 23 minutes.

Bump! - The Jeff Colson Collection

The works of Jeff Colson, also known as Jay Stone from KRUX, KRIZ, KUPD in Phoenix. KENO, KLUC, KUDA AND KOOL 105.5 in Las Vegas. KMEL, San Francisco is now available on-line. An historic account of his work can be downloaded in his memory. Thanks to Jeff's friend Dave Wilmont for taking the time to convert the files to mp3 from various sources. El Stonero passed in June, 2002.

The Jeff Colson Collection

Bump! - Radio Hall of Fame '06

I recorded this on WABC a few weeks ago, a great listen, archive. From the Chicago based “Radio Hall of Fame.” Heartwarming: Christopher Glenn and Scott Shannon. Runs 23 minutes.

Bump! - Political Ads

Political spots are always fun to work on, many of the candidates bring in coffee and donuts, posters, pins and personalized pens, whatever it takes to get name recognition and keep us pumped up for the session.

If they are unprepared, choosing the right background music can take a while to negotiate. Way too often, they want their spots to run dry. All depending on how boring they are, they can really drag down a music station. Network Music has a very good selection of political scores.

Our policy is that they provide their own stable of talent. Political ads are a separate entity from our commercial campaigns. We try not to mix air talent with politics. Usually, someone from their office is dragged into the studio for a tag.

My job is to listen carefully, and take direction. Remember, this is a foreign environment for many of them, try to make them feel comfortable.

It’s good to know that the spots we produced have a great mix, solid edits, and just enough compression and EQ to hopefully bring out the vote.

One of the greatest voices I’ve worked with recently is Michael O’Keefe, he is the Cape & Islands District Attorney. He has that Joe Friday dragnet sound. Someday, I’d like to see Mr. O’Keefe and former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson appear on the TV show Boston Legal.

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Bump! - Tim Baldy Interview

Here's an audio interview from WGN Radio with my friend and author Tim Baldy. He is promoting his new book "Chicago’s Finest; The Story of Flying Officer Leonard Baldy" Feed runs 19 minutes.

Bump! - Cape Cod By Air

We took these beautiful pictures from the sky on August 7, 2006.
We departed from Cape Cod Airfield. Great flight, memorable experience.

Bump! - New Commercial Demo

Bumper Morgan - Commercial Demo - 081706. Running length 3:00.

Bump! Pirate Radio U.S.A.

A few weeks ago, saw the movie Pirate Radio U.S.A. at the Woods Hole Film Festival. Should be released on DVD later this year. Well done!

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Gladys "Jean" Harvey - RIP

My mother's obituary as appeared in The Arizona Republic on January 29, 2006.

Bump! - 13Q, New Orleans Aircheck '84

Wow! Thanks to whoever recorded me back in '84 when I jocked at 13Q, New Orleans. It's nice to hear an aircheck I didn't put splice/edit myself. I lived in Kenner, worked on Canal, just minutes from The French Quarter. 13Q provided all the jocks with all access passes to the World's Fair.

Since Katrina, I have been in contact with Beaver Stevens, Ted Kelly, Don Woods. Often wonder about Terry Knight, Phil Z., Chris B. Thanks for the wonderful memories New Orleans, we pray for your full recovery.

Bump! - KRIZ, Final Night

Here are the final moments of KRIZ, Phoenix. Chuck Dean gives his final sentiments as he intros "Tonight's The Final Night" by local favorite Douglas Alan Davis, then fades to static on 1230 kHz.

Bump! - WKLO/WAKY, Louisville Tribute Pages

In the 1960s and 1970s, Louisville, Kentucky was the scene of the hottest radio battles in the country: Top 40 station WAKY vs. Top 40 station WKLO. This Website is dedicated to the fans and former employees of 1080 WKLO.

Bump! - Donnie Iris Interview

When I worked in Pittsburgh at B-94, Donnie Iris was the best, everyone loved him and his music. His songs "The Rapper", "Ah Leah" and "Love Is Like a Rock" are local staples. My favorite is "Sweet Merilee". In the late 90's, I had the chance to interview him. My family roots are from around Knox, PA. Feed runs 6:17

Bump! - Boch Broadcasting Crew

Staff photo with the beloved Boch staff, Cape Cod.

Bump! - Retro Rewind

Here's the crew of Retro Rewind. Dave Harris, Hollywood Hendrix and Bumper Morgan.

Bump! - Y107, Nashville Staff Photo

The staff of Y-107, Nashville. Looks like a party at Coyote's.

Rush Limbaugh - Hearing Announcement

On December 8, 2001 Rush Limbaugh publically announced that he was losing his hearing. From my archives. This feed runs 17 minutes.

Bump! - 650 WSM Tribute

On Janaury 8th 2001, the fans of 650 WSM in Nashville, TN showed their support of the legendary country music station by picketing outside their Opryland studio's. This effort helped save the station from a format change. Feed runs 3:14

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Bump! - Kayak Casting #1

Bumper Morgan takes you on a 5 minute scenic podcasting tour of Prince Cove, one of the many inlets on beautiful Cape Cod, MA. View Cape Cod Wallpaper

Bump! - KRIZ/KRUX Phoenix Archives

Thanks to Captain Curt for bringing his archives to the 'net. From rare airchecks, jingle sessions with The Johnny Mann Singers to a nice collection of logos and weekly surveys. Check it out at Above My Station

Bump! - WGCL - Post Production

A 3 minute sample of what happens behind the scenes when producing station imaging. This, I recorded in 1985 when I was parked at 98.5 WGCL, Cleveland. With analog, I'm twisting the knobs and giving the reel to reel a real workout. Listen closely and you'll hear the legal ID from the late Lee Gillette, a truly great voice talent that was highly respected.

Bump! - Client Endorsements

Thanks to my trusty Gentner, was able to capture many of my clients voices on tape. What a magical period it was. I hope they are doing well to this day. Feed runs 8:30

Bump! - We Are The Worms - Ken Johnson

Ken Johnson was the Production Director at WVIC, Lansing, Michigan in the mid-80's, when he came up with this parody to "We Are The World." This is a dub from the original reel-reel tape he sent me.

Bump! - KUPD, Phoenix Aircheck - Don Cristi

Velvet-voiced Don Cristi and Al Carson are featured on this aircheck I recorded from KUPD, Phoenix. This feed runs 6:00

More Phoenix airchecks at: http://www.bumpermorgan.com/airchecks.html

Bump! - Wolfman Jack - Earth News Radio

A 11 minute interview with legendary disc-jockey Wolfman Jack from the 1970's.

Bump! - Thompson's Clam Bar Jingle

Some jingles are very effective, Cape Codders just can't get this 60 second ditty out of their heads, even though Thompson's Clam Bar has been closed for years.

Hey, where you goin'?
I'm going to Thompson's Clam Bar
'cuz that's where the tastiest clams are.
Is the seafood good?
The best - by far!
Let's go...to Thompson's Clam Bar

Bump! - John Lennon - 12.08.80 - Part 3

Part 3 features newscaster Bill Vidka with NBC's The Source, and various FM radio coverage from Louisville, KY. This feed runs 25 minutes.

Bump! - John Lennon - 12.08.80 - Part 2

Radio coverage from the morning after...Part 2 features WNBC's Imus in the Morning and various midwest newscasts. Originally recorded on cassette, tranfered to mp3 in 2004. This feed runs 37 minutes.

Bump! - John Lennon - 12.08.80 - Part 1

A few months ago, I was digging through one of my many aircheck boxes stacked in my basement and found these newscasts I had recorded from Louisville, KY. Part 1 of 3 featuring Newsradio 880 WCBS, NYC on December 9, 1980, the morning after...This feed runs 5 minutes.

Bump! - David Lee Roth - WZLX, Boston

If you missed Diamond Dave on 'ZLX a few months ago, here's a 30 minute sample when he filled in for the vacationing Sweeney.

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Bump! - Freedom Comes With a Price - Rick Mahoney

Here's to a great Memorial Day weekend.

Nice patriotic song to get you in the mood, just download and listen. E-mail Rick and say "thanks." TheRealCore@aol.com

Proceeds from the sale of this song go to Vietnam Veterans organizations.

God Bless America

Bump! - WCOD Sweeper/Jingle Composite

This was recorded Sunday morning (5/15) a quick snapshot of 106.1 WCOD, Hyannis. Sweepers by Bumper Morgan, jingles by Jam.

Bump! - Mike-FM, Boston Aircheck #2

Thanks for the comments, by popular demand here's another installment for your archives. I am not an employee of Mike-FM, just a radio enthusiast. This feed runs 7:53

Bump! - Collucci Brothers Diner Podcast

It's been 3 years of recording/producing/editing numerous entertaining in-diner commercials for the talented Jack and Rocco Collucci. What a great family, Jim, Tony and their mom and dad. Check 'em out when visiting Cape Cod for the summer, located at South and Sea St., Hyannis, MA. This feed runs 11 minutes.

Bump! - Mike-FM, Boston Aircheck #1

Here's a telescoped sweeper feed of 93.7 Mike-FM, Boston, recorded off my Grundig S350 into the Creative Nomad Jukebox at 44.1/16 bit/stereo, converted to 64Kbps .mp3. Feed runs 10 minutes in stereo.

Bump! - NPR - KDKA, Pittsburgh - 113001

NPR's "Sights and Sounds" features historic KDKA. Feed runs 12 minutes.

Bump! - Post 9/11 Comments - Nashville Podcast

The attached feed I recorded the afternoon of September 11, 2001. Equipped with my portable Sony mini-disc and shotgun microphone, I set out to capture the "man on the street" reaction to what became of our fallen bretheren in NYC. Recorded in Nashville, TN. Runs 9 minutes.

Bump! - DJ Dream - Dance in Peace

Sad to hear of the passing of DJ Dream, who died last week from an illness of the heart. He was a club Dj at one of the happenist hot spots on the east coast, Upscale Night Club. He was always high on the hip hop and could whip an audience into a frenzy with the downbeats and upsweeps from a land of a thousand dances, Virginia Beach, VA. You 'da man DJ Dream...we'll miss you buddy.

Bump! - Cape Cod Kayaking Pictures

Now that the ice is finally melting around here, we're getting geared up for another season of tourism and kayaking. Here's a glimpse into my collection of kayak pictures taken from coastal Cape Cod, MA.

http://www.bumpermorgan.com/capecod.html

Bump! - Bumper Morgan - Oldies 101.1 - Cape Cod

A quick aircheck from today's show. Oldies 101.1/93.5 is located on Cape Cod, playing The Greatest Hits of All Time. You can hear me daily 10am-2pm and on the weekends noon-4pm. If you have a song you want to hear Blog me! This feed runs 1:34.

Bump! - AM Radio DialScan #1 - 032105

One of my favorite hobbies is DX'ing, listening to AM/FM/Shortwave radio on my Grundig S350. Cape Cod sticks out into the Atlantic Ocean, has Boston to the north and NYC to the south. Here's a sample of some of the AM stations we can hear at night from New England. This feed runs 3:42.

Bump! - WXTK - Spectrum - Elettra Marconi

Veteran news journalist Denis Dever dicusses the history of radio with Elettra Marconi. This interview commemorates the 100th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi's 1st wireless transmission across the Atlantic Ocean from Wellfleet, MA to Cornwall, England in 1903. AP Award winning Spectrum is a public affairs presentation of NewsRadio 95.1 WXTK, Cape Cod. This feed runs 24 minutes.

Bump! - Scott Shannon - Greaseman - Part 3

Part 3 of the Scott Shannon-Greaseman interview with overnite radio host Larry King. This feed runs 32 minutes.

Bump! - Scott Shannon - Greaseman - Part 2

Part 2 of the Scott Shannon-Greaseman interview with overnite radio host Larry King. This feed runs 23 minutes.

Bump! - Scott Shannon - Greaseman - Part 1

Here's part 1 of a 3 part series. The legendary Greaseman from DC-101 and Z100's Scott Shannon discuss the radio industry with The Larry King Show which aired overnites on the Mutual Broadcasting Network. Recorded on cassette in 1984, transferred to mp3 in 2004. This feed runs 23:00.

Bump! - History of MP3 - Dieter Seitzer

Inventor Professor Dr. Dieter Seitzer from the Fraunhofer Institute. Also, comments from Syntrillium Corporation and Telos Systems. This feed runs 9 minutes.

Bump! - Bumper Morgan - Commercial Demo

Hear more here. This feed runs 4 minutes.

Bump! - WXTK - Spectrum - Marconi Radio Club

Denis Dever speaks with Bob Doherty who is President of the Marconi Radio Club. AP Award winning Spectrum is a public affairs presentation of NewsRadio 95.1 WXTK, Cape Cod. This feed runs 24 minutes.

http://www.qsl.net/w1aa/w1aa_1001.htm