Category Archives: 97.1 The Fan

Radio Station Tour: UPDATE!

Thanks to those who have joined me so far on our radio station tour! I hope you’ve had as much fun as I have. Now, I actually have a couple updates regarding our little journey together. First, Bill Ernst submitted … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Ten

Ok, I admit it. The last stop on our radio station tour was a joke. The boss’s office doesn’t actually have silk curtains, a crystal chandelier, or an oriental rug. That was his actual throne, though. And this is the … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Nine

I’m probably not supposed to show you this, but today, on our radio station tour, I present to you…the boss’s office! Yeah, I find it a little bit intimidating, although I’m sure that has something to do with the fact … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Eight

We have employees at The Fan who are just out of college and employees who are one corvette shy of a midlife crisis. But the average emotional-age of the staff members here (yours truly included) is roughly 8 or 9. … Continue reading

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Here’s Why It Matters

Ohio State made AD Gene Smith available to a select group of reporters today. A very select group. Now, sports reporters have enviable jobs, so I don’t expect you to sympathize with those who were left out. However, there are … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Seven

We have an opportunity to jump back into our station tour today, and it’s time to show you where we make radio magic happen. Here are the 97.1 The Fan studios! Kind of looks like mission control, doesn’t it? For … Continue reading

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This Week’s Score Card Questions 6/30/11

Every week, Columbus Alive asks the staffers at 97.1 The Fan a series of questions. Here are my answers: Lou Piniella promised at the Yankees’ annual Old Timers Day he won’t ever return to managing baeball. Which retired manager should … Continue reading

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This Week’s Score Card Questions 6/23/11

Every week, Columbus Alive asks the staffers at 97.1 The Fan a series of questions. Here are my answers: The Indians just fired their hitting coach. But who really needs the boot in the MLB coaching ranks? Mikwaukee’s Ron Roenicke … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Six

After showing you some of the jerseys and posters we have hanging on our walls here at the station, I think it’s time to show you…the wall. Why? Because here at 97.1 The Fan, there are multiple meanings to Buckeye … Continue reading

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Radio Station Tour: Day Five

As you can imagine, we have quite a bit of sports memorabilia here at The Fan. (All obtained without violating NCAA rules, I should point out.) And we have quite a few framed sports posters. That being the case, you … Continue reading

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