WCSX NEW HOME OF THE D&D SHOW
After being off air for nearly a year because of honoring the non-compete clause of our old contract, I'm happy to be able to tell you we will finally be back on the air with a much better station come January.
The Deminski & Doyle Show will be the new morning drive show on 94.7 WCSX, the classic rock station. The show will air weekday mornings 6 am to 10 am starting Monday, January 5th. You'll hear some familiar voices and some new ones, and as we try to rebuild this show I promise to work as hard as ever to win you guys back.
I know it has been a long time and I hope you, our old listeners, give us a chance while we shake off the rust. For WCSX listeners, I want you to know that we recognize we have big shoes to fill. JJ and Lynne were there a long time, and at the risk of making my bosses mad before I even walk in the door, I too wasn't happy that they weren't allowed a farewell show. It happened to us too, and I know what it feels like, and I wasn't in favor of it. Seems it is standard operating procedure these days, and it is not how I would have things.
For so many of you hardcore D&D fans who wrote me all year long, thanks for the kind and sustaining words. I do apologize for all these months when I had nothing to tell you. It wasn't because I wouldn't; it was because we sincerely didn't know where we'd end up or even if. A former Detroit broadcaster who keeps a blog and likes to think of himself as an 'insider' has publicly promoted a lie that we had this deal a year ago and were seen a year ago inside the Greater Media building. We did not have this deal a year ago. Nor did we have this deal 8 months ago or 6 months ago or even 4 months ago. Nor was I ever, not even to this day, inside the Greater Media building. Not once. In recent days when we did meet with folks from Greater Media it was never at their builiding. My first time in the building whatsoever will be later this week or early next when I get back from Cancun which is where I am writing this from a hotel business center. When we made the decision to leave CBS, we had nothing. It was a huge risk, and both our families have paid heavily both financially and emotionally, which is why I don't like these rumors being reported as fact.
The important thing is you guys, not us. We'd have nowhere new to go if it weren't for you guys, and we thank you from the bottoms of our hearts for your loyalty and support. We are working on some party ideas so please have your babysitters and designated drivers on standby! Meantime remember and tell anyone who'll listen, WCSX 94.7 starting Monday Jan. 5th at 6am. A lot's changed in the past year and we have a lot of catching up to do. Talk to you soon, and thanks again for everything!
Jeff Deminski
Deminski & Doyle
158 Comments:
let me be the first to say congrats
good luck ill be listening
November 17, 2008 1:22 PM
Rockstar!
November 17, 2008 1:26 PM
Wait a minute? Am I the only one here who noticed you say that your families took a huge financial risk being off work for the past year, but that you say that from your vacation at a Cancun hotel?
Not to knock you Jeff, your show is great and you and Bill deserve to be well paid for it, I know you guys truly appreciate just how good you have it (or had it in the good old days). I just thought the irony is funny and worth noting.
November 17, 2008 1:27 PM
Congratulations. Glad that all of the cloak and dagger "stuff" from last week is over and done with.
November 17, 2008 1:28 PM
Hooray so glad that you're back!
November 17, 2008 1:29 PM
Will Jenifer Granholm be your first guest, and if so will you ask her the question again. As you re call John Engler was your first guest of your other show.
November 17, 2008 1:31 PM
Congrats! I'm soooooooo happy you guys are coming back! I can't wait.
November 17, 2008 1:32 PM
This is just the best news ever!!! You made my day, week, month...whatever!! Congratulations and I can't wait to call and welcome you back on air in Detroit!! January 5th wont come soon enough!!
Katie
November 17, 2008 1:37 PM
Super Sweeeeeeeeet~~~~!!!!
November 17, 2008 1:38 PM
Let me be the first to say that this annoucement couldn't come SOON enough! With the financial struggles in the nation, let alone in the state of Michigan, it's great to get some good news! I'll be waking up extra early on January 5th just to hear your voices! I'm sure the show will be a hit and as I did while you were at 97.1, I'll listen every day! Congratulations and thank you for holding out and staying HOME!
November 17, 2008 1:38 PM
HOORAY!!!!! Congratulations! You two have been missed so much by so many people.
November 17, 2008 1:46 PM
Yeahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
That is all.
November 17, 2008 1:48 PM
so will this blog come to an end then???
November 17, 2008 1:50 PM
It's about F'n time!
Don't forget your shine box!
November 17, 2008 1:53 PM
We all finally can breath a sigh of relief. We can now spread the word and I can't wait until January. I hope you have a good time on vacation. Welcome back!
November 17, 2008 2:00 PM
Big HUGE congrats to both of you....I can't wait till Jan 5. I've missed you both so much!
Karen :)
November 17, 2008 2:05 PM
From one dedicated listener from your old show - A BIG heartfelt thank you to staying here in Detroit. I can't wait to hear both of you on the air again.
November 17, 2008 2:06 PM
Welcome Back! Can't wait to listen! Glad your daughter is okay, anyone with small children knows that they can easily end up in a situation like that, and screw the people that criticise someone's parenting skills when something is truly an accident.
November 17, 2008 2:07 PM
My brother called me at lunch today to share the GREAT news! I am so glad you guys are back, you've been greatly missed. Looking forward to Jan 5th. It will be something worth waking up for after a long holiday vacation.
Congrats guys!
November 17, 2008 2:13 PM
So glad you guys will be back!
Do feel bad for JJ and Lynne, though.
November 17, 2008 2:15 PM
Ahh, welcome back D&D. Those other morning guys suck, it will be nice to have some good morning radio again!
November 17, 2008 2:19 PM
Great to hear you'll be back on Detroit radio in January! I've missed your show.
Will you be bringing Rudy and the Beav with you?
November 17, 2008 2:19 PM
I am so excited! I have been a big fan for a long long time and missed you guys! Looking forward to it!
November 17, 2008 2:19 PM
Well, since January 5 is my birthday, happy birthday to me!! That's a pretty cool present (like it's all about me). ;) Congrats and welcome back!!
Cue Rudy's "It's my birthday!" drop.
November 17, 2008 2:20 PM
congrats, that former Detroit broadcaster is a moron.
November 17, 2008 2:21 PM
I just heard the news!!! Congrats Jeff and Bill,im so excited!!! Ill be listening from day 1!!! <3 Devon
November 17, 2008 2:25 PM
Jeff,
Great news. Morning radio in Detroit sucks. I can't stand a single morning show that is on the air now. It will be so great to hear D&D back on Detroit airwaves once again. It has been a long wait, and I thank you and Bill for sticking with Detroit and not leaving for other opprotunities. I guess the phrase is true "good things come to those who wait" Can't wait for January 5th to get here.
November 17, 2008 2:26 PM
AHHHHH I'M SOOO EXCITED!!!
November 17, 2008 2:28 PM
Kicka$$!
November 17, 2008 2:32 PM
welcome back guys. you were missed. i hope you come back and kill the market! it is pretty boring right now and hopefully you guys can bring some humor back into radio. just don't talk about the lions on your first day and you should be all right.
November 17, 2008 2:35 PM
That's fantastic news! I can't wait till January. I have missed you guys so much.
November 17, 2008 2:37 PM
I just read the artical on Detroitnews.com about your return. It's long overdue, and I am looking forward to listening to the show again. Congrats and Welcome Back!
November 17, 2008 2:41 PM
WHOO HOO!!!! I knew you'd be back! I'm just so excited to hear you guys again. I stumbled across a couple of old podcasts a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't until that moment that I realized just how much I missed your show. Can't wait until January!!!
November 17, 2008 2:42 PM
*sob* I'm so thrilled to have you guys back!
And please, no daytime party...I can't get out of work due to a D&D emergency, unless of course I wanted to go on unemployment.
WELCOME BACK!!!!!
November 17, 2008 2:43 PM
I've got tears in my eyes; I'm ecstatic!
November 17, 2008 2:46 PM
Wow, that's great news! Too bad about JJ and Lynn though, seems wrong to not have a proper send off. On the bright side, you guys are finally back!! I will let as many people know as I can. Looking forward to hearing you two again!
November 17, 2008 2:56 PM
Congratulations, you guys! I'm sure I speak for the vast majority of your dedicated old listeners that you won't have to "win us back." That's a nice sentiment, but we have been waiting anxiously for this news, and I'm sure you guys will make the wait worthwhile.
Thanks for clearing up the rumors. See you in January!
November 17, 2008 3:09 PM
Congratulations on the new show. From what I've read online, it seems like Greater Media is a better company to work for than CBS or Clear Channel. I bet your only regret about leaving CBS is that you are going to miss the company Christmas Party which allows you to ice skate at Joe Louis Arena if you bring your own skates.
Can you please have WCSX post a podcast of the entire show everyday so us early morning workers can listen when we get home? I will record if I have to, but it will be easier if the station provides a podcast. A full four hour show only takes about 56 MB.
November 17, 2008 3:13 PM
Welcome back and Congratulations! Now I have something to listen to on my drive in to work each morning as opposed to the ipod.
November 17, 2008 3:16 PM
Congratulations! We missed you both and can't wait to start our days with you again!
Jennifer & Keith
P.S. So when's the next open house?
November 17, 2008 3:18 PM
This is great news! I can't wait to hear you guys on the radio again. You have been sorely missed.
November 17, 2008 3:20 PM
this is GREAT news! congrats.
November 17, 2008 3:27 PM
While I'd be a lot happier if you guys were in the old afternoon slot (which allowed me to hear more of the show back when), I'm glad to hear you guys will be back on the air!
November 17, 2008 3:41 PM
just read it on detnews.com and came here to confirm it. I wish you guys were on in the evening, but morning will have to do :)
Your hardcore muslim fan,
-Amir
btw, is rudy going to be on the show?
November 17, 2008 3:51 PM
Already told my dad - I convinced him to listen to your show when it was on in the afternoon, and he listened every day since until they tossed you off the air unceremoniously last December. He was happy to hear he'll have you guys at work with him in the morning (so to speak). And I'm out of classic D&D podcasts to listen to on road trips back home from CMU - so, awesome news!
November 17, 2008 3:53 PM
GREAT!!!!! I can't wait to hear you on again. It was a long year listening to MP3s and the AM dial!
November 17, 2008 4:06 PM
PB, yeah,I DO know how that sounds funny, but knowing I would have an income once again we decided to take the kids somewhere before work resumes, and we're paying for it by going even deeper into massive credit card debt. But yes, I get the irony.
Jeff Deminski
November 17, 2008 4:07 PM
YESSSSS!!!!!
Love the show can;t wait till you guys are back!
Tell wcsx to stop playing crappy 80's rock!
-Stevie W Pee-
November 17, 2008 4:07 PM
glad to hear the great d&d show will be on the air again!!
November 17, 2008 4:07 PM
Congrats guys. Is Rudy coming with you to 94.7? Cutthroat business that radio stuff. I give you props for sticking around and waiting for an opportunity to come about.
November 17, 2008 4:21 PM
Congratulations!
I know you guys worked your tails off to make the old show as good as it was. It's a great thing when hard work (eventually) pays off and those most deserving of a break actually get it.
The fact that you built up such an unrelenting fan base that seem to have stuck with you this long is amazing.
I read some of the other hateful posts elsewhere and astounded there are so many envious jerks in the world. Maybe they're getting tired of flipping burgers in their fast food jobs. Nothing says there's anything wrong with work in the food industry either. But when someone has success in landing a new job, ESPECIALLY in the economy, in this area, that is cause for celebration.
That especially goes for someone who has worked so long and hard for it. What do they think...talk shows grow on trees!?
Your shows' success came from you guys just being YOU, as you know, letting us get to know you as regular people keeping us company is what makes such good radio.
Not everyone likes everyone and they are entitled to their opinion. But my suspicion is that Detroit will resume it's D & D lovefest like the 1 year gap never happened.
I still have my D & D 8th year T-shirt. I don't plan to sell it on e-Bay like others who have sold 97.1 shirts there...lol.
Again, congratulations.
-Bob
November 17, 2008 4:32 PM
pimp. i can't wait to hear about rudy almost dying each week.
November 17, 2008 4:36 PM
LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT.
Afternoon drive time would be a better fit for me, but I'll find a way make the AM time slot work.
Sure hope Rudy can come back.
Uncle L.
November 17, 2008 4:43 PM
The Detroit airwaves have missed you guys (and so have I!!) This news made my day!!! Congrats on the new job and thanks for sticking around when so many others in this state are leaving. Always loved the show and can't wait to hear it again!!!
Lesley R.
November 17, 2008 4:43 PM
Awesome, AWESOME news! WAHOOOOOOOOOO!
November 17, 2008 4:47 PM
Congratulations, guys!! I am ready for instruction on how to stream the show so I can listen when I get to work and through the first meetings of the morning. My husband, who tried to be supportive last year when I was going through withdrawals, now understands a little more since he was a JJ and Lynn fan. I thank you for your kind words to them and your comments regarding the powers that be not allowing them a good bye show.
Will the new show be all talk or will you be playing music? Personally, I am hoping for solid D&D talk.
Still wondering why and how Doyle managed to keep quiet all this time...I hope all is well with him and I hope he is ready for the good natured ribbing he will get from the fans who have appreciated you so much for keeping in touch over these difficult eleven months.
You mentioned a party - when and where? I will be there!!!
Happy Holidays!!!
November 17, 2008 4:48 PM
That's great news! Glad to know thing's will work out for you guy's and that we get to keep the D&D show here in Michigan. I remember you writing on your blog that Beaver is done with radio but will Rudy be back?
November 17, 2008 5:04 PM
Finally!! Got the date marked on the calendar!!
I am so happy!
November 17, 2008 5:15 PM
It's great that you guys are back. Please push for a podcast. Out here on the west coast, mission D&D in D-Town.
November 17, 2008 5:52 PM
i agree with toby about the podcasts.istart work at 6a.m. so i need to listen on an MP3 player.
November 17, 2008 6:01 PM
Jeff and Bill,
That is OUTSTANDING NEWS! I am so happy for you guys!!! I sincerely hope that Rudy and Beaver (and maybe even Nicole Salem) will again become a part of your show. I also hope that eventually, you'll get back on afternoon drive where I can listen to more of your show. In the morning, I may get an hour or so as I'm getting ready for work. Again, congratulations! I'll be listening!
Mark in Hazel Park
November 17, 2008 6:06 PM
Any chance Rudy will be back with you guys so I will have someone to hate again?
Here's hoping you kick MiM's a$$. He's ripe to take a fall I think.
November 17, 2008 6:08 PM
Bring Rudy back !
RUDY,RUDY,RUDY,RUDY,RUDY,RUDY,RUDY !
November 17, 2008 6:46 PM
Hey Jeff,
PLEASE talk Beaver into coming on the show one day soon after you start so we can all give him a proper farewell.
I'm leaving Rudy out because I hope he and his toilet socks will be with you...
November 17, 2008 6:57 PM
I have been checking here frequently since hearing about the firing of the WCSX Morning show and had a Gut feeling that this would happen .
All I can say is
" Their aint No Party Like a D&D Party "
WLECOME BACK
Mike
November 17, 2008 7:01 PM
Congrats to you guys I've missed listening to you guys. Have been listening to Jay & Bill but they aren't as funny as they used to be in the Middays. And then been listening to AM 950. BTW do you know if Rudy's been playing WoW with the new expantion pack? =p
Anyways Congrats on coming back!
November 17, 2008 7:09 PM
Jeff,
First of all, glad you'll be back on the air. I used to say that if I ever leave this area, the one thing I'll miss is the D&D show, and then they took you guys off.
My question is, Will it be like the last show, all talk, or will their be music too like JJ & Lynn.
November 17, 2008 7:24 PM
Yeah!! So happy and can't wait to get caught up with you guys!
November 17, 2008 8:03 PM
Double D's
excellent news!
'bout time you guys got off your lazy asses and got a job.
Already had CSX programed on all my radios since it's been a long time favorite, and now I'll never have to change the station.
I'll be listening on 1-5-09 just as I was your first day in Detroit.
Looking forward to it!
I for one, am happy about the morning gig since I have the luxury of having a radio on my desk and am allowed to listen to it at a reasonable volume while I'm collating.
Keep sipping those sissy drinks with the flaming umbrella sticking out of it, enjoy the rest of your extended holiday, come home and remind Motown what talk radio/real entertainment sounds like.
Time to celebrate.
Think I'll just have some puddin'.
Congratulations and best wishes to you and Shark Eyes.
Big Daddy T
November 17, 2008 8:16 PM
Congrats and welcome back! Buddy of mine texted me earlier today with the news. Best damn news I had all day.
Thank you both for sticking around, you guys are the best!
November 17, 2008 8:49 PM
This is the BEST news possibly ever!!! Once I heard that JJ & Lynne were gone...I have been waiting to see when you were going to post that you guys were the new morning show!!!
I sure hope Rudy comes back, I know the Beav is out of radio now but it would be fantastic if he was to return. Regardless of who is on the show it will be GREAT!
My radio will be tuned to 94.7 at 6:00 am on January 5th, no questions asked!
Renee
November 17, 2008 8:56 PM
OMG! I am so happy to hear this!
Jan 5th can't come fast enough!
November 17, 2008 9:02 PM
I have worked from home since D & D went off the air (purely coincidental!) and recently returned to work.. I am so glad I'll have D & D in the AM ... welcome back gentlemen! CSX has a NEW morning fan!
November 17, 2008 9:15 PM
Could not be happier and have already marked my calendar for the premier! Not wanting to waste alot of time on the "insider", he is simply a walking contradiction whose "predictions" are hilarious. His ego and low self esteem just oozes in his blog. It is clear why he could not keep a radio gig, he stands for nothing. His bitterness seriously clouds his judgement. Enough said...........Can't wait for the parties and you guys crushing your competition with ease. Happy Holidays to you both.
November 17, 2008 9:31 PM
This is awesome!!!! I'm so excited for you guys and for all of the loyal D&D listners, including myself!!!! I truly felt like a lost a friend over the past year. I can't wait to tell everyone!!
-Melissa
November 17, 2008 9:41 PM
Congrats guys!! I can't wait for the new year to start.
November 17, 2008 9:43 PM
great to hear! i look forward to listening again!
November 17, 2008 9:45 PM
I am THRILLED!! Miss you boys and all of Bill's crazy drops which makes the show!
Ya know the thought crossed my mind when I heard about JJ & Lynn, but I thought it was way too soon to fire them.
Now I am actually looking forward to January!
xoox
November 17, 2008 9:56 PM
Finally!!
November 17, 2008 10:20 PM
fantastic news as the morning drive in detroit sucks!! cannot wait to turn my car stereo on again and hear you guys. i hope desantis is back with you, can't imagine the show without him. you should call him, he probably hasn't heard the news yet because of WOW... *high5*
November 17, 2008 10:39 PM
You guys are thanking us? Come on - all your fans owe you two a huge thank you for not leaving us here in Detroit. Thanks for sticking it out and I am sure your show will be better than ever on a great radio station.
November 17, 2008 10:41 PM
Welcome back to Detroit Radio D&D. I was an avid listener to yours when you were on in the afternoons, but my mornings were devoted to J.J. and Lynn. It's sad to see them go, but nice to know that they will be replaced with a pair as good as you guys. Good Luck.
November 17, 2008 10:49 PM
Glad to have you back!
PLEASE podcast the show. I get a weak radio signal down here in Toledo.
November 17, 2008 11:02 PM
Glad that you guys toughed it out and got another Detroit gig! Lookig forward to all the new listener events and hearing you guys back and on track!
November 18, 2008 12:07 AM
Best news I've heard in months. There's been a big void that sports talk radio couldn't fill for the last year. Hope you guys still play the Friday game cause I randomly had the urge to play "stump the white guy" last week. Glad the Double D's are back.
November 18, 2008 12:23 AM
best news ive gotten in a while. congrats guys, you really deserve it.
cant wait til jan 5.
zack from commerce
November 18, 2008 1:10 AM
Thank god! I am happy as hell to hear this. BTW, hotel business centers suck ass.
November 18, 2008 1:36 AM
Hey.. New station and all.. I wanna be one of the weird and wacky 'side characters' (You know.. one that you hardly hear of but comes on once in a while). Like Pat the Weirdo.. or something along those lines.. Hmm.. what sucks is all those Rudy and Nicole Salem drops are gonna be pointless now. :|
We may never hear the infamous rudy: "Im gay" drop ever again :/
November 18, 2008 2:32 AM
Please, please, please tell me I can somehow listen to your show thru podcast or some other way? I can't listen from 6am to 10am and it would be a HUGE tragedy not to be able to hear you guys at all. I've been waiting so long for you to be back on the air.
November 18, 2008 3:21 AM
Congrats. Hopefully there's a podcast so that the fans that are now in the EU can listen in.
November 18, 2008 4:47 AM
As soon as I heard JJ & Lynn were leaving, I was hoping you guys were coming back. Glad to hear the year of waiting is paying of! I can't wait for 1/5/09!!
November 18, 2008 6:48 AM
Great to see you guys coming back (though I, like others, really wish you were coming back in the afternoons; I really miss listening to you on the long drive home from work). You guys are missed, despite what the total licknobs in forums such as the Freep's would have you believe...
November 18, 2008 7:11 AM
Al I can say is AWESOME !!! We've been waiting a long time and I'm glad you guys stuck around. There is nothing out there in the mornings and I for sure will be tuned in all morning long. Thanks for hanging through what had to be a tough year for you two. I think it's safe to say we all need you back on the air. Bummer for JJ and Lynn....never a good thing, I do feel badly for them so I do have conflicting thoughts. But you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.
SHALL WE PLAY A GAME ???
November 18, 2008 7:19 AM
I couldn't wait for this news!!! I wish you were on in the afternoons like some of the other listeners said, but this is much better than nothing. The podcast thing would be cool so we could end up listening to the whole show. And, come on, the show wouldn't be the same without the Beav and Rudy's drunken stories!!!
November 18, 2008 7:35 AM
When I read the story this morning, I couldn't be help but be overjoyed. Put me on the guest list for your "welcome back party"!
New Year, New D&D. What more could Detroit ask for (other than money to help the Big 3)?
November 18, 2008 8:45 AM
Awesome! I can't wait for Jan 5th! We knew this day had to come sooner or later :) The radio hasn't been the same without you guys!
November 18, 2008 8:52 AM
Yay! It's been a long year, I can't wait to hear you back on the air!
November 18, 2008 9:34 AM
Awesome, can't wait to hear you guys again!
Welcome back.
Ed from Roseville
November 18, 2008 9:41 AM
I have been a fan since the very beginning; I was devistated when you left and I am extatic for the return of D&D!!! I can't wait till January 5th!!!
November 18, 2008 9:42 AM
OMG! I am so glad that you guys are back. I missed you guys! I wish you were in the afturnoon but I will be sure to wake up to here you.
November 18, 2008 9:47 AM