View Full Version : Bob Haynie Out At WNST
JohnD
06-04-2010, 05:31 PM
Got word from Scott Hoffman this evening that Bob is gone from there. If that's really the case, and even if it isn't, Nestor is a flippin idiot.
Sports Guy
06-04-2010, 07:53 PM
Wow...the best guy there.
Any chance he is gone because he got a MASN or BAL gig?
Or did he get fed up with how NST does things and he spoke up?
No way. Better be because he got a better job offer. There is literally no reason to listen to that pathetic radio station now.
Icterus galbula
06-04-2010, 08:18 PM
They just cut their last thread of credibility.
Mark Carver
06-04-2010, 08:22 PM
Here's hoping it was for greener pasture... which he deserves.
JohnD
06-04-2010, 09:07 PM
Yep, it's true. Just got a note from him. I've got to think someone who wants a good talk show host on their station will step up and hire him. No one can say he won't make their station better.
GoldGlove21
06-04-2010, 09:15 PM
I would imagine that having any sort of pro-Oriole views would cost you a job on that station. That guy was good at what he did and was objective. I wish him the best and think he should get a good job.
Sports Guy
06-04-2010, 09:41 PM
Yep, it's true. Just got a note from him. I've got to think someone who wants a good talk show host on their station will step up and hire him. No one can say he won't make their station better.
Is he even upset about it?
ScottieBaseball
06-04-2010, 10:02 PM
I have no doubt Bob's gonna land squarely on his feet.
Miller192
06-04-2010, 10:09 PM
The Fan wanted him to replace Marks. They were pushing hard for him then.
He'll probably end up there.
tvz1997
06-04-2010, 10:58 PM
The Fan wanted him to replace Marks. They were pushing hard for him then.
He'll probably end up there.
Please let them hire him to replace Cunningham and steal an hour or two from Viviano or Garceau. I would sort of feel bad for him if he had to follow Rob Long to 1370, but maybe if he comes on board they will do something about their signal strength.
The Fan is the only sports station in the area that I can get 24 hrs a day, so unless he goes to WBAL, I really hope he finds a home at 105.7.
Miller192
06-04-2010, 11:19 PM
Here's a weird thought: When the Ravens fired Billick, Nestor fired Rob Long shortly after. Now that Trembley got canned, they fire Haynie.
Maybe it's just a coincidence....
accinfo
06-05-2010, 01:55 AM
Here's a weird thought: When the Ravens fired Billick, Nestor fired Rob Long shortly after. Now that Trembley got canned, they fire Haynie.
Maybe it's just a coincidence....
Bob Haynie was not fired.
scOtt
06-05-2010, 02:07 AM
Is he even upset about it?
:p The $64,000 question!
ScottieBaseball
06-05-2010, 09:03 AM
Bob Haynie was not fired.
Neither was Rob.
Sunner
06-05-2010, 09:36 AM
Bob Haynie was not fired.
Neither was Dave Johnson
Miller192
06-05-2010, 10:06 AM
Bob Haynie was not fired.
Neither was Rob.
Ok. Was it mutual or did they walk on their own?
Tony-OH
06-05-2010, 10:46 AM
Ok. Was it mutual or did they walk on their own?
Here's the deal. Nestor wanted him to take a 60% pay cut. He said he would not take the pay cut and walked out.
Here's the deal. Nestor wanted him to take a 60% pay cut. He said he would not take the pay cut and walked out.
Wow, 60%? Buuuuuuuuuuuuuush league.
Jules
06-06-2010, 08:14 AM
I spoke to Nestor recently about his advertising rates and they are outrageous. I am sure this was a financial move since everyone knew he had the best guy in town.
Best of luck Bob_please replace Scott Garceau!
Dipper9
06-06-2010, 10:19 AM
Hey Bob, if you're listening (uh, reading) come on board the Hangout and talk Orioles with us. Also, this is a blessing for you my friend. You're one of the best in town, and now you can find a new home and be recognized for the talent you have.
Greg Pappas
06-06-2010, 11:54 AM
Here's the deal. Nestor wanted him to take a 60% pay cut. He said he would not take the pay cut and walked out.
Wow... I've only heard Bob a couple of times, but he is very good, and now thankfully away from WNST. I wish Bob the best of luck and hope that the bigger stations/media outlets have the wisdom to not only add him, but feature him... yesterday. ;)
Sports Guy
06-06-2010, 12:29 PM
Here's the deal. Nestor wanted him to take a 60% pay cut. He said he would not take the pay cut and walked out.
Is Nestor being cheap or is the station failing and in danger of going under?
butter08
06-06-2010, 02:46 PM
It would have to be they are about to go under.
ChrisAF79
06-06-2010, 07:23 PM
I've heard they are having a real difficult time selling to advertisers. Ratings are also down as well, not that they were ever all that special to begin with.
Orioles West
06-06-2010, 07:39 PM
Is Nestor being cheap or is the station failing and in danger of going under?
As a former radio guy, I've heard a lot of stations are in trouble across the country. Satellite radio and station ownership conglomerates make it really tough to keep local, quality online talent on the air. So many stations have moved to 90 percent or more syndicated packages, because it is far cheaper than paying people.
It is a bummer.
-Don
butter08
06-06-2010, 07:47 PM
I don't really see it as a bummer. Haynie will move to a reputable station and continue. It isn't him that will suffer. WNST chose their path and will suffer the consequences. Of course they will scream and pout that it is everyone elses fault but in reality, it was their choice.
I say good riddance.
Majin Buu
06-06-2010, 07:54 PM
As a former radio guy, I've heard a lot of stations are in trouble across the country. Satellite radio and station ownership conglomerates make it really tough to keep local, quality online talent on the air. So many stations have moved to 90 percent or more syndicated packages, because it is far cheaper than paying people.
It is a bummer.
-Don
Yeah, I agree. Guys like Bob is what makes sports talk radio worth listening to. With the exception of a few, most national shows only cater only to large markets.
maudibjr
06-07-2010, 10:50 AM
Bob Haynie is out at WNST.
http://wnst.net/wordpress/nestoraparicio/2010/06/07/3677/
That also mean I am out at NST, since Haynie was by and far the best thing on that station. Hope he lands on 105.7 or 1370, Haynie is much better than either of those stations mid-day guys.
Also, could Nestor be any more self-serving in that 'blog' entry?
Jimbo81
06-07-2010, 11:00 AM
Haynie should find a job fairly quickly. He is the best interviewer in town IMO!
I think 1370 could be a monster if they got Bob from 12pm to 4pm with Rob in the morning!
ScottieBaseball
06-07-2010, 11:16 AM
Haynie should find a job fairly quickly. He is the best interviewer in town IMO!
I think 1370 could be a monster if they got Bob from 12pm to 4pm with Rob in the morning!
Couldn't agree more. My radio wouldn't budge from 1370 the entire work day.
McLovin
06-07-2010, 11:17 AM
Although somehow we have about 40,000 people we touch every day in Baltimore and can prove it now on the web where more of our revenue comes every day because there really ARE a lot of you who are WNST followers!
I hope he's not saying he's getting to 40,000 people everyday on the web. Every month, maybe.
Using a simple site like Alexa, you can see that he's getting about double what the OH front page gets (not the forums). For a company that's touting their grand web presence, that's pitiful.
The Wedge
06-07-2010, 11:17 AM
Also, could Nestor be any more self-serving in that 'blog' entry?
Yeah, probably.
maudibjr
06-07-2010, 11:26 AM
Sorry about that didn't see this thread open.
Don_Aase_Fan
06-07-2010, 08:36 PM
I am super excited to hear Bob Haynie on a different station. And I have no doubt that that will happen, as he's the best sports radio host in town.
R-O-B, Haynie and JC would absolutely make 1370 my go to sports station.
Hank Scorpio
06-07-2010, 09:26 PM
Man I'd love to have Haynie on 12-3pm on 105.7.
No offense to Bruce, but Haynie's better.
Birds of B'more
06-07-2010, 10:44 PM
Bob Haynie is out at WNST.
http://wnst.net/wordpress/nestoraparicio/2010/06/07/3677/
That also mean I am out at NST, since Haynie was by and far the best thing on that station. Hope he lands on 105.7 or 1370, Haynie is much better than either of those stations mid-day guys.
Also, could Nestor be any more self-serving in that 'blog' entry?
If you stop reading after the 3rd or 4th paragraph, he actually makes some valid points. For those who enjoy listening to local radio personalities, it's good to support the businesses that sponsor their shows. Especially as the economy crawls along in a painfully slow recovery. Otherwise, instead of being able to to hear guys like Bob Haynie and Rob Long, you'll be stuck listening to the likes of Colin Cowherd and Jim Rome....and personally I'd turn the station to NPR before I listen to those two circus clowns.
/local radio public service announcement
And I definitely recommend avoiding reading past the 4th paragraph of Nestor's post, as it's just his typical self-aggrandizing drivel mixed in with a couple "Angelos Is Destroying Everything I Love" tirades.
ScottieBaseball
06-08-2010, 09:32 AM
If you stop reading after the 3rd or 4th paragraph, he actually makes some valid points. For those who enjoy listening to local radio personalities, it's good to support the businesses that sponsor their shows. Especially as the economy crawls along in a painfully slow recovery. Otherwise, instead of being able to to hear guys like Bob Haynie and Rob Long, you'll be stuck listening to the likes of Colin Cowherd and Jim Rome....and personally I'd turn the station to NPR before I listen to those two circus clowns.
/local radio public service announcement
And I definitely recommend avoiding reading past the 4th paragraph of Nestor's post, as it's just his typical self-aggrandizing drivel mixed in with a couple "Angelos Is Destroying Everything I Love" tirades.
Rob Long? He's doing just fine. I'd still encourage everyone to solicit the sponsors of their favorite on-air radio hosts (and click on the ads here at the Orioles Hangout...you know you want to check out the Evony chick, find out what Cougar Life is all about, or learn just what's so revitalizing about the showers at the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express! :D) in order to show your support and help keep them on the air.
It's also no secret the the advertising dollars in this market have dwindled. That being said, the outpouring of support for Bob and disdain for Nestor on here, on Facebook, and around the web speaks volumes as to whether or not this was a wise decision. I must have seen or heard 20 times this weekend, "Bob was the ONLY reason to listen to that station." That alone answers the question of Bob's marketability!
The shame in all of this is the hypocrisy that exists. Getting rid of good talent, replacing it with lesser, lower-priced talent, and all on the way to the bank. All of which are accusations that have been bandied about over the last few years.
The good news in all of this is that Bob's got way too many fans, way too many friends, and way too many vocal supporters to remain unemployed in this market.
Birds of B'more
06-08-2010, 10:30 PM
Rob Long? He's doing just fine.
I wasn't suggesting that Rob's show was in any danger of being dropped. Just throwing his name out with Bob's in the context of them both being among the more respected local sports talk shows.
Tony-OH
06-08-2010, 10:49 PM
I hope he's not saying he's getting to 40,000 people everyday on the web. Every month, maybe.
Using a simple site like Alexa, you can see that he's getting about double what the OH front page gets (not the forums). For a company that's touting their grand web presence, that's pitiful.
I saw that. What a joke. Is he really selling Alexa numbers to advertisers? Are they really that gullible? No way he's pulling 40,000 unique visitors a day.
McLovin
06-09-2010, 08:44 AM
I saw that. What a joke. Is he really selling Alexa numbers to advertisers? Are they really that gullible? No way he's pulling 40,000 unique visitors a day.
And Alexa is so flawed it's not even funny. They only count people who use their toolbar.
ScottieBaseball
06-09-2010, 08:56 AM
I saw that. What a joke. Is he really selling Alexa numbers to advertisers? Are they really that gullible? No way he's pulling 40,000 unique visitors a day.
But...but...Nestor said it. So it must be the truth, right? I mean, that's all he does is tell the truth, right? ;)
Hutman
06-09-2010, 02:05 PM
The sad thing is when Nestor first bought the station, it was the lone local sports voice in Baltimore and was a lot of fun to listen to. Unfortunately its has become a shadow of its former self
I can't wait to see where Bob winds up, but in my mind he is the best sports radio voice in Baltimore.
Birds of B'more
06-09-2010, 02:14 PM
The sad thing is when Nestor first bought the station, it was the lone local sports voice in Baltimore and was a lot of fun to listen to. Unfortunately its has become a shadow of its former self
I can't wait to see where Bob winds up, but in my mind he is the best sports radio voice in Baltimore.
I give Nestor credit for that. He knew a 24-hour sports-talk station could work in Baltimore and had the wherewithal to make it happen when no one else would. But a combination of deep-pocketed competition and his overinflated ego will be the undoing of WNST.
VTmook213
06-09-2010, 03:02 PM
Bob Haynie is out at WNST.
http://wnst.net/wordpress/nestoraparicio/2010/06/07/3677/
That also mean I am out at NST, since Haynie was by and far the best thing on that station. Hope he lands on 105.7 or 1370, Haynie is much better than either of those stations mid-day guys.
Also, could Nestor be any more self-serving in that 'blog' entry?
Yea, good grief. Just another reminder of why I no longer listen to WNST.
ScottieBaseball
06-14-2010, 03:58 PM
I just heard that "Maynard", Ed Norris' sidekick on 105.7 was let go by The Fan on Friday.
Is it possible the O's flagship morning show could be boosting their sports cred by bringing aboard Bob Haynie?
Trojanman
06-14-2010, 04:50 PM
I just heard that "Maynard", Ed Norris' sidekick on 105.7 was let go by The Fan on Friday.
Is it possible the O's flagship morning show could be boosting their sports cred by bringing aboard Bob Haynie?
That's a shame about Maynard. He's a good guy.
BaltimoreTerp
06-14-2010, 05:10 PM
Just glad to know that soon I'll be able to listen to Bob Haynie again, since I've been unable to for several years now.
notfast
06-14-2010, 06:23 PM
That's a shame about Maynard. He's a good guy.
He was annoying as hell. Anyone have any more on this?
Tony-OH
06-15-2010, 01:41 PM
I just heard that "Maynard", Ed Norris' sidekick on 105.7 was let go by The Fan on Friday.
Is it possible the O's flagship morning show could be boosting their sports cred by bringing aboard Bob Haynie?
Saw the writing on the wall on that one when they moved Ken Wiemann to that show to give it more of a sports flavor.
Saw the writing on the wall on that one when they moved Ken Wiemann to that show to give it more of a sports flavor.
According to DCRTV (6/18), Ken's out too and Steve Davis is joining the Ed Norris Show and possibly even getting top billing! I know it's a sports station but I really enjoyed listening to Ed's show and think it's a shame that they keep messing with the format.
ChrisP
06-20-2010, 09:20 PM
Steve Davis was on the MLB Network a few times during Spring Training. I thought he did well.
Tony-OH
06-20-2010, 09:28 PM
Steve is a good guy and pretty knowledgeable. I like listening to Ed though.
Skeletor
06-20-2010, 09:35 PM
Ed Norris is the man. That is all.
ScottieBaseball
06-20-2010, 09:49 PM
Steve is a good guy and pretty knowledgeable. I like listening to Ed though.
Ed Norris is the man. That is all.
I'm torn. I like listening to Ed most of the time and I'm a big fan of Ken's, but I wasn't crazy about the chemistry with the 105.7 morning show. Dumping Maynard was probably a good move, and I'm glad to hear Ken's moving back to sports-only, but I'm not sure replacing him with Steve Davis (who I also like) is going to be much different. I just don't think Ed's cut out for sports talk but he's got too much of a draw/audience to boot him. I'd really like to see him back in a non-sports format so he can do what he does best.
TakebackOPACY
06-20-2010, 10:33 PM
Here's my proposal for 105.7:
Bring Haynie in with Ed Norris.
Move Ken Weinman to 2-6 drive home with Jeremy Conn.
Move Garceau into 12-2 either with Cunningham or to replace Cunningham.
Have Zinno produce Weinman and Conn and let him have an hour or so after 6.
tvz1997
06-20-2010, 10:52 PM
Here's my proposal for 105.7:
Bring Haynie in with Ed Norris.
Move Ken Weinman to 2-6 drive home with Jeremy Conn.
Move Garceau into 12-2 either with Cunningham or to replace Cunningham.
Have Zinno produce Weinman and Conn and let him have an hour or so after 6.
I still wouldn't listen from 12-2, but this would be a great lineup.
Skeletor
06-20-2010, 10:58 PM
Just reading Bruce Cunningham's name is enough to make me pull my hair out.
Orioles18
06-21-2010, 07:34 AM
Just reading Bruce Cunningham's name is enough to make me pull my hair out.
This ^ :agree:
DREKTUNES
06-21-2010, 08:47 PM
That's a shame about Maynard. He's a good guy.
Maynard (Rich, actually)? Not a good guy. Total friend screwing douche, in fact. Never been more disappointmented in a person. I may have danced for joy when I found out. Nice to see, every once in a while, karma works.
**** him.
Moose Milligan
06-21-2010, 09:38 PM
Maynard (Rich, actually)? Not a good guy. Total friend screwing douche, in fact. Never been more disappointmented in a person. I may have danced for joy when I found out. Nice to see, every once in a while, karma works.
**** him.
Don't hold out there...
SteveA
06-21-2010, 10:39 PM
Here's my proposal for 105.7:
Bring Haynie in with Ed Norris.
Move Ken Weinman to 2-6 drive home with Jeremy Conn.
Move Garceau into 12-2 either with Cunningham or to replace Cunningham.
Have Zinno produce Weinman and Conn and let him have an hour or so after 6.
I don't think Haynie and Norris are a good fit at all. Haynie is a great interviewer with a very good depth of knowledge of sports, including college sports. Norris' sports knowledge is a lot more superficial.
Personality-wise, I just don't think it's a very good fit.
Trojanman
06-22-2010, 12:00 AM
Maynard (Rich, actually)? Not a good guy. Total friend screwing douche, in fact. Never been more disappointmented in a person. I may have danced for joy when I found out. Nice to see, every once in a while, karma works.
**** him.
You obviously know him better than I do. I've only hung out with him a few times when his band(which sucks now) was playing at my friend's bar.
As a former radio guy, I've heard a lot of stations are in trouble across the country. Satellite radio and station ownership conglomerates make it really tough to keep local, quality online talent on the air. So many stations have moved to 90 percent or more syndicated packages, because it is far cheaper than paying people.
It is a bummer.
-Don
As much as we might dislike Nestor and I am not a fan. It will be a sad day if NST goes under. They are one of the few independent voices for sports in this town. Everybody else seems to have been bought off by Angelos, including the Baltimore Sun. I'm shocked that Haynie is gone.
ScottieBaseball
06-28-2010, 12:07 PM
Maynard (Rich, actually)? Not a good guy. Total friend screwing douche, in fact. Never been more disappointmented in a person. I may have danced for joy when I found out. Nice to see, every once in a while, karma works.
**** him.
Wow! I don't think I've ever heard Chris say anything unkind about anyone. Ever. This speaks volumes in my opinion.
The Wedge
06-28-2010, 12:11 PM
He says unkind things about me all the time!
But he's mostly joking when he does...mostly.
Rob Long just said on his radio show that Ray Bachman was let go by WNST. Rob seemed kind of upset about it. He said that Ray stood up for him back when he was leaving NST and that Ray taught him and Casey and Phil and Jeremy Conn a lot of things.
VThokie7
06-28-2010, 04:53 PM
Rob Long just said on his radio show that Ray Bachman was let go by WNST. Rob seemed kind of upset about it. He said that Ray stood up for him back when he was leaving NST and that Ray taught him and Casey and Phil and Jeremy Conn a lot of things.
I haven't listened to a second of WNST in nearly two years (since I got XM), but when I did I absolutely without a doubt HATED listening to Ray Bachman. Maybe he was just uncomfortable on the air and i'll give him the benefit of the doubt there, but he seemed clueless to me.
JohnD
06-28-2010, 06:22 PM
I don't knowanyone who knows the guy who would ever say a bad word about Ray. One of the best dudes I ever met in radio, and also one of the funniest.
accinfo
06-28-2010, 06:23 PM
Rob Long just said on his radio show that Ray Bachman was let go by WNST. Rob seemed kind of upset about it. He said that Ray stood up for him back when he was leaving NST and that Ray taught him and Casey and Phil and Jeremy Conn a lot of things.
Ray has only had his own show on NST for a little while but he has been the backbone producing most of those shows for years and years. He would arrange for most of the guests that Haynie and the rest of the shows have produced over these many years. He has been a loyal and dedicated employee and they will miss him.
VThokie7
06-28-2010, 06:27 PM
I don't knowanyone who knows the guy who would ever say a bad word about Ray. One of the best dudes I ever met in radio, and also one of the funniest.
I am not saying anything bad about him as a person. And I really couldn't because I don't know the guy. But with that said, I just did not care for him as a radio personality.
As much as we might dislike Nestor and I am not a fan. It will be a sad day if NST goes under. They are one of the few independent voices for sports in this town. Everybody else seems to have been bought off by Angelos, including the Baltimore Sun. I'm shocked that Haynie is gone.
I disagree. I can't wait for them to vanish into obscurity.
VThokie7
06-28-2010, 08:20 PM
As much as we might dislike Nestor and I am not a fan. It will be a sad day if NST goes under. They are one of the few independent voices for sports in this town. Everybody else seems to have been bought off by Angelos, including the Baltimore Sun. I'm shocked that Haynie is gone.
I wonder if the O's will offer Nestor his press pass back when NST goes under? :laughlol:
JohnD
06-29-2010, 06:40 AM
Ray really was the backbone of that operation. I say this with no malice, I think this could be the biggest of some big concerns about the financial viability of the place. A lot of good people who were there a long time are now gone. And say what you will about Nestor and Drew, there are others there who depend on the place for a job and a living, and you have to worry about them.
Xander21
06-29-2010, 03:28 PM
Maynard (Rich, actually)? Not a good guy. Total friend screwing douche, in fact. Never been more disappointmented in a person. I may have danced for joy when I found out. Nice to see, every once in a while, karma works.
**** him.
I'm also posting for the one of the few times ever to echo this sentiment. I know someone personally who was majorly f'd over by this guy. He got what was coming to him. :clap3:
BaltimoreTerp
06-29-2010, 04:40 PM
Ray really was the backbone of that operation. I say this with no malice, I think this could be the biggest of some big concerns about the financial viability of the place. A lot of good people who were there a long time are now gone. And say what you will about Nestor and Drew, there are others there who depend on the place for a job and a living, and you have to worry about them.
Contractors on the Death Star...
JohnD
06-30-2010, 07:36 AM
I don't know quite what that means, but in the real world sometimes you have to work for people you don't much care for, or whatever. Just because you happen to not like someone doesn't mean that everyone who works for that person is automatically bad. That's disappointing.
The Wedge
06-30-2010, 07:56 AM
I don't know quite what that means, but in the real world sometimes you have to work for people you don't much care for, or whatever. Just because you happen to not like someone doesn't mean that everyone who works for that person is automatically bad. That's disappointing.
That's pretty much what that means. It alludes to a conversation in Clerks about how one character was disturbed upon realizing that since the second Death Star was still under construction and that "your average Stormtrooper doesn't know how to install a toilet" there had to be a lot of innocent contractors with no real allegiances killed.
BaltimoreTerp
06-30-2010, 07:28 PM
That's pretty much what that means. It alludes to a conversation in Clerks about how one character was disturbed upon realizing that since the second Death Star was still under construction and that "your average Stormtrooper doesn't know how to install a toilet" there had to be a lot of innocent contractors with no real allegiances killed.
Yep. I also thought about a more general movie/TV scenario of the security guard working at the building unknowingly for the villain who is in the wrong place at the wrong time and ends up with a snapped neck, or the support staff inside the evil-doer's lair that get killed in the shoot-out/explosion inside the place. But I knew I'd get rep for the Clerks reference ;)