I'M F&$#*!G SORRY!!!
This blog was never out to join the real 'blogosphere' or anything...really it was just meant as a small way to keep in touch with you our most loyal of listeners until we're back on. But I feel bad nonetheless that it's been weeks since I've written. My computer died a while back and it's been difficult isolating the problem, but I think (think) it's fixed. So I've been outta touch and I'm sorry. Today is John Smyntek's last day at the Free Press. He was the first guy and probably the last guy to write anything about us here, both good and bad, lol, but more importantly he's just a really cool guy and I want to wish him all the best. The paper won't be the same without him. I'm sure he'll fill his time looking for new bow ties and small movie roles. Good luck John!
Still haven't met Beaver's baby girl yet but will soon.
Rudy's still a Warcraft-playing-drunk.
I'm still looking forward to you all.
posted by Jeff Deminski at
11:31 AM
36 Comments:
always good to here from you jeff, thanks. lookin forward to your guy's return to radio
October 24, 2008 12:02 PM
i cant wait until you guys get back on the air even though i wont be able to hear it live. i moved to wisconsin for a job in june, but i am looking forward to the podcasts of the show (if there will be any). best of luck to you guys.
October 24, 2008 1:18 PM
Can someone add a countdown calender to this blog? Counting down the days to the end of the year.
October 24, 2008 3:59 PM
I'm sorry to hear that Rudy has yet to overcome his addiction to World of Warcraft, that game steals peoples souls... but I am looking forward to the day I will be able to listen to D&D on my drive home from Detroit each night (hopefully night).
October 24, 2008 4:46 PM
And we sir, are looking forward to you as well!
October 24, 2008 4:58 PM
Not as much as we are looking forward to hearing the two of you again.
October 24, 2008 5:30 PM
Can't wait til 01/09!!
October 24, 2008 6:23 PM
I still occasionally checked in on you Jeff, glad to hear 50% of the team is still alive!
Maybe try a speech to text program - I would love to see longer postings on here.
I heard your very first words on THAT station, and I'm still looking forward to more. Keep us updated!
A waiting fan ---------------------
October 24, 2008 6:35 PM
"I'm still looking forward to you all."
hmm, sure there is some innuendo here, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
btw. is offering to shoot you childs dead guinea pig out of a potato gun insensitive? my wife seems to think so. ah well what the hey.
October 24, 2008 6:52 PM
LOL...I meant to say looking forward to talking to you all.
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Jeff Deminski
October 24, 2008 7:28 PM
I would like to give my speculation. It's a fact that Drew wants to get back on the air. It's a fact that WRIF's morning show is dying a slow death. Why would D&D hang around if they didn't have something lined up? Obviously a talk show is what they would be looking for. 97.1 is out of the question. So, here goes . . . D&D on WRIF 6-10 am, Drew and Mike on WRIF, 2-6 pm. I think D&D proved that people enjoy listening to fun, intelligent (lol) radio on the way home as well as in the morning. So, I think this is what we can expect. I don't think Mike ever thought Drew would leave, and with his show tanking, had to decide to quit the industry, or move to afternoons with Drew.
Mark my words! There is no other talk show out there or a station that D&D would be suited for other than WRIF. See you in 2009 boys!
October 24, 2008 7:50 PM
Something I've been wondering about...will Rudy ever do a commercial for Worlds of Warcraft? William Shatner and Mr. T have each done one. When will Rudy get around to doing it?
Just make sure he removes his vomit stained robe first.
October 25, 2008 10:23 AM
It's okay man, life happens, computers die. We will wait for you to come back. And we are all waiting for the radio show to come back too. Thanks!
October 25, 2008 11:36 AM
A lot of people know John Smyntek from the Names and Faces column, but he was also a senior editor there for years and was responsible for some of the best work to ever come out of that paper. In addition to the celebrity stuff he also wrote many serious pieces over the years that were incredibly well done. I remember one piece he did about the first Christmas after his dad passed; the solemn nature of the gatherings, the empty chair at the dinner table… Anyone that has ever lost someone and then went through a holiday season could totally related to that. I still have that column. And of course… in July of 1998 he did a piece on Deathpool Dave that then got picked up by the Fox News Channel, and soon after about every other media outlet in the world I think. So the whole thing is totally his fault! He has been a great journalist in this town for decades, and a great guy as well. Good luck Sminty!
October 25, 2008 11:45 AM
Looking forward to the day you guys return.. There should be a parade...
October 25, 2008 11:53 AM
I'm glad to see your back...I check every couple days to see what's up and it's been a long few weeks.
I agree a countdown calendar would be great!
Patiently waiting for January...
October 25, 2008 12:04 PM
You better get both of you guys, including Rudy...the Beave is gone, so whatever, back on ASAP! Don't be an early morning show, please?? 3pm-7pm is perfect! And I hate sports, please don't be an all sports show? As dedicated to you as I am, I would have to ditch you if you went all sports. Too many over-aged, little boys who have created radio time slots to talk about sports and earn a decent paycheck really make me want to throw up. Terry Bradshaw(spelling) rings a bell. The man hasen't emotionally graduated from high school football. He can't keep a woman for more than three days.
I just hope that if you guys are sports orientated, then I will be sleeping.
I will miss you, but I will purposely miss your broadcast.
October 26, 2008 12:58 AM
Hey anonymous, I added a countdown to my blog a few weeks back, it is at the bottom of my page. I don't know the exact date, or time. So I just set it for Jan 1st 09, hopefully Jeff can come out with some news soon, but we all understand why it can't be announced yet. www.supersizescott.blogspot.com is where you can find the countdown at the bottom of the page.....
October 26, 2008 1:20 AM
T minus 66 days and counting,
Can't wait to lift off and D&D are Back in (on) the air. Your the best I glad you created this blog I also come by every few days and check the latest whatever. Take care hear from you soon !!! ???
October 26, 2008 7:37 AM
D&D Here is a recommendation when you do return to radio. I highly encourace setting up your own website regardless of which company you sign up with. I know you have been opposed to this idea in the past but seeing how the radio industry is, I encourage this. I beleive your independent website would have not violated your non compete clause. You are a talk radio brand, let not a major network try to take you down like what happened last year. You have a uniquie talent which eclipses the fat men in the suits in the corner offices. I beleive it is time you take control of your talent. I am looking foward to the return of D&D. There has been a void since you guys left.
October 26, 2008 5:03 PM
Please - when you come back to the airwaves, don't forget to dissect the local stories like you used to. I would have loved to have heard your quotes on K.K. and the Lions during your "off" period. And as for the slacker Rudy, - a gem to keep!
October 26, 2008 6:44 PM
Supersize, you should change the date to the 5th, I doubt that they will come back on the Holiday or a Friday (2nd). Monday the 5th would be my guess. Maybe Jeff can give us a hint...
October 27, 2008 7:34 AM
I second the request of podcasts for your new show. Unfortunately, I am going to have to take a new job soon and will be moving. It has been hell, waiting for you guys to come back. It really made my drive home from work enjoyable.
Best of luck Jeff.
October 27, 2008 9:41 AM
I think we all know the approx. date they will be back. everyone just really has to wait to see what station. it will probably mean a format change for a station. that might get interesting.
October 27, 2008 2:47 PM
Can't wait till you guys come back and turn the market on its ear agianradio kinda suck right now.December or January cant come fast enough.We'll be waiting take care guys.
October 27, 2008 4:27 PM
Thanks Supersize...65 days and counting....
Renee
October 27, 2008 7:27 PM
I don't read the newspaper...but do know of the name Smyntek via the radio shows. So, can anyone tell me why he will no longer be at the paper and where will he be going to now. Thanks.
October 27, 2008 9:46 PM
Newspapers are cutting back on staff as internet based news continue to cut into their market and, just like the auto industry, they have been offering buyouts to some of their employees. After 37 years at the Free Press, John Smyntek decided to take a buyout. He hasn't said what he's doing next...
October 28, 2008 9:12 AM
Can't wait to hear you guys again on Detroit radio!!!!
October 28, 2008 10:07 PM
SUPERSIZE:
I'm going to go with 6:00am (maybe 5:30) January 2, 2009 as their return to the airwaves.
I'd hazard a guess at a station too, but I'd rather not put it out there for fear I'd jinx it.
October 29, 2008 11:33 AM
Has this been a long year or what?! I know that you guys have felt every minute of it, but us fans in Detroit are thankful that you are calling this godforsaken state your home. Before we know it (Saturday?) the full on Holiday Season will be here and we will be able to listen to your very much anticipated return to the airwaves soon. VOTE ON TUESDAY PEOPLE!!!!!
October 29, 2008 2:41 PM
Looking forward to your return! I hope it's in the afternoon during the drive home. There is nothing to listen to except the boring sports radio now!
October 29, 2008 3:57 PM
miss listening to you guys on 97.1 and is looking forward to you guys getting back on the air
October 30, 2008 10:58 AM
i, too, cannot wait til i can dial you guys back in on my radio... but IF RUDY'S NOT PART OF THE RETURN PACKAGE i'll cry myself to sleep everynight for the rest of my life. you think i'm kidding? i'm not. i heart rudy :)
October 31, 2008 8:17 PM
Fuck, has it been a year yet? Checks calandar again. Hmmph.
When will we know when and where to tune in?
November 10, 2008 5:14 PM
Nothing I like better than Double D's hiting me in the face every morning! Welcome back guys, looking forward to tuning you in. Will Beaver and that tool Rudy be back as well?
November 18, 2008 12:31 PM
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