The blog was razor sharp, often funny, and always informative and although Hood was definitely Liberal, progressive hosts were not immune from his criticism. Blatherwatch famously went after Liberal KIRO Radio Host Mike Webb, a very troubled individual whose life ended tragically.
The blog's inside look at the local radio market provided the background for many stories on this blog. In the last few years, he provided a nostalgic look at local radio from the 1960s and 1970s on Saturdays.
As Michael would headline a post in his own blog. RIP BlatherWatch ?-2013.
I definitely will miss reading his blog. Was a great way to keep in touch with local radio even if I didn't agree with some opinions.
ReplyDeleteyes, even if you didn't agree, he really a good eye for breaking news.
ReplyDeleteThe site does not respect or understand anybody that does not think like they do. I ran across it a couple of times trying to google old hosts and such,and they just rip on anything not liberal. One sided blather goes down-probably a good thing. Better to try and find common ground once in a while or you are no better than the people you demonize so often.
ReplyDeleteI think you bring up some good points, although Michael told me that he had actually made friends or at least was on friendly terms with many of the people that he ripped on his blog. One person, that says that he couldn't resolved his difference with, ironically, was Liberal talk show host Mike Webb.
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