Podcast appearances and mentions of mike mcguff

 On Wednesday's show: We talk to meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida.And former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of felony murder for his role in the Harding Street drug raid in 2019. Reporter Lucio Vasquez gives us the details.Also this hour: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.Then, we meet Houstonian Marcus Bridgewater, the personality behind Garden Marcus on social media. He discusses his passion for plants and his new book, Seasons of Growth.And, from the 1970s to the early 2000s, some radio stations were doing things a little bit differently -- including here in Houston. The documentary Runaway Radio tells the story of KLOL-FM, an iconic rock station and a different time in radio. Ahead of an Oct. 28 screening at the River Oaks Theatre, we revisit our conversation from March about the film.

Hello friends! From 1970 to 2004 Houston radio was defined by one station, 101 KLOL FM. The new documentary, "Runaway Radio" tells the story of the rise and fall of 101 KLOL. Mike McGuff, director, writer, producer, of "Runaway Radio" is my guest for episode 1379! The movie is available now on demand. Go to rock101movie.com to find out where to view it, and more. Mike and I have a great conversation about the history of KLOL, getting Sammy Hagar, Melissa Ethridge, Lyle Lovett, Dusty Hill and so many more in the movie, the rebellious nature of KLOL from the beginning to the end, the D.J.'s and personalities that defined the station, the George Harrison interview, Stevens & Pruitt, Dayna Steele, 70's  counterculture, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Mike and more about KLOL. I'm sure you will too. Let's Get down!   Follow on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

On Thursday's show: HISD announced it will increase teachers' hourly pay as part of 2024-2025 compensation plan, which would take effect July 1 if approved by the board. However, reporter Dominic Anthony Walsh explains why the plan might not actually be the raise it seems. Also this hour: We discuss how civic engagement has changed over the years – how much harder it is to actually get people from opposite sides of the political spectrum to engage with one another, how social media and cable news bubbles have created entirely separate worlds for the most partisan, and whether there's a way to put that genie back in the bottle. Then, we discuss how researchers and scientists are contemplating the use of AI, particularly as it starts to fall in the hands of consumers. And, from the 1970s to the early 2000s, some radio stations were doing things a little bit differently – including here in Houston. The new documentary Runaway Radio tells the story of KLOL-FM, an iconic rock station – and a different time in radio. 

Available now wherever you stream or rent movies is the new documentary Runaway Radio. This is a fascinating look at the radio business of the 70s and 80s, a wild west time period where big personalities and big promotional budgets were the norm. And there is no better microcosm of radio in the 70s and 80s than Houston, Texas, home to the legendary station, KLOL, an outlaw station that slowly went mainstream but not before it became an iconic part of the Houston community. Through remarkable archive footage and interviews with the people who were part of the history as it was made, director Mike McGuff has opened a time capsule of the 70s and 80s unlike any other. Mike McGuff talked about Runaway Radio with Wake Up Tri-Counties last week. 

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Spending studio time in Houston today with media blogger Mike McGuff. His knowledge of just about everybody in media, keeps everyone 'in the know' about their fave Texas media celeb! Mike shares how and why he got started covering the Houston and Texas media scene, beginning with his first days as a reporter and producer at media outlets KIAH 39, KTRK and KXXV; covering Hurricane Harvey for British news outlet ITV; the changing rules of media and technology; to his work as producer of the Rock 101 KLOL documentary. He also speaks candidly about his mom, who had been diagnosed  with Alzheimer's and how he continues to dedicate his time to the Alzheimer's Association to find a cure.

Mike McGuff is Alzheimer's Association's Ambassador for Texas' 7th Congressional District. Before the pandemic struck, he was supposed to go to Congress to speak with our representatives. He became an advocate after his mother died of early onset of Alzheimer's, a cruel affliction that killed her while Mike was still in his 20s. Since then, he has worked to raise awareness for the need for research (there is no cure yet) and the importance of support networks. The trip to Washington was delayed but the urgency of the need is still with us and we discuss how donations and volunteering are ways we can help. Got to: www.alz.org/texas

Mike McGuff is a blogger and houston social media power influencer. He balances his time covering the Houston and Texas radio, television and newspaper media scene plus other interesting news concerning the Bayou City. Outside of blogging, Mike has worked as a journalist for more than 20 years. He has reported live for ITV's Good Morning Britain and had his reporting work appear on CNN International. Mr. McGuff's written reporting work has also appeared on the Chicago Tribune and Hartford Courant websites. Website: http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @mikemcguff

Craig and Justin are both sick; JJ Watt's lack of game; Media blogger Mike McGuff joins us to talk about his Rock 101 documentary; We dish on local media happenings.

KLOL originator Pat Fant and Marketing Monster Doug Harris with part 2 of their interview with Mike McGuff about the origins and later success of KLOL, and the rise of Stevens and Pruett The Radio Gods. Hear KLOL's infamous, drunken fruit cake recipe from the late, great Bill Moffett, and S&P talk with Houston Astro Jose Lima.