tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post8560845169867564424..comments2024-03-17T22:58:56.270-05:00Comments on AKSARBENT: Dave Wingert, popular gay Omaha drive-time DJ, fired by Clear Channel after caller says "bullshit" on airUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-43571640944022104002015-12-21T07:03:53.320-06:002015-12-21T07:03:53.320-06:00Dave Wingert was Omahas better Radio personalities...Dave Wingert was Omahas better Radio personalities(still is) and if he want s a job in Atlanta Radio all he has to do is apply. omaha doesnt deserve him, neither does clearchannel which sucks anyhow.There is none other like Wingert, and he could do very well here with WWWQatlanta. we hope to see him here someday, keeping it classy. best wishes Dve Wingert from a a long time fan of yours . Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080158827036896619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-10926125522186542162012-12-19T09:29:04.354-06:002012-12-19T09:29:04.354-06:00"I have a thing about draft dodgers. People w..."I have a thing about draft dodgers. People who put their career ahead of duty to country. I have no love for Mitt Romney who dodged during the Nam. Or Obama's VP Joe Biden who did likewise. In a democracy, I believe all, male / female, straight / gay, white / black, et cetera should serve especially during a time of war."<br /><br />So in other words, you don't mind having yourAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-45896060397788738822012-12-19T09:26:55.782-06:002012-12-19T09:26:55.782-06:00This has nothing to do with Romney. The author is ...This has nothing to do with Romney. The author is obviously a tool for a political party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-28503619757883886392012-12-06T09:26:51.801-06:002012-12-06T09:26:51.801-06:0090% of you are gay and its the only reason you wan...90% of you are gay and its the only reason you want your gay friend back on the radio. You want to feel better about your gayness. I was listening to 101 until i realized how extreme gay this guy was. U dont have to sound gay to be gay.....seriously....knock it off and grow up! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-73696497068836704362012-03-04T08:04:12.225-06:002012-03-04T08:04:12.225-06:00I love KGOR for the oldies. However, whenever I he...I love KGOR for the oldies. However, whenever I heard Mr. Wingert, I changed the station. Why? Because he was gay? No! I didn't even know he was gay before I read the blog. But because he dodged the draft during the Viet Nam War.<br /> I dodged the draft myself the hard way. I enlisted combat arms and volunteered for Viet Nam. I recently found out one of the guys I served with was gay. Did Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-38911418519398740332012-01-29T18:17:55.125-06:002012-01-29T18:17:55.125-06:00I tuned into 101.9 and they are playing Michael Ja...I tuned into 101.9 and they are playing Michael Jackson's Billie Jean. Oh, well KGOR is also playing Michael Jackson Don't Stop Until You Get enough.<br />I will still listen to Lucy. She's the best. I feel like we're having a personal conversation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-30197366398317907252012-01-29T18:08:05.808-06:002012-01-29T18:08:05.808-06:00I guit listening to KGOR and changed my radio to b...I guit listening to KGOR and changed my radio to buzzer. Now I can enter 101.9 and get it off buzzer. But I do agree that Dave talked too much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-71768597906416061792012-01-29T08:53:16.413-06:002012-01-29T08:53:16.413-06:00I caught the billboard ad at 132nd and L two weeks...I caught the billboard ad at 132nd and L two weeks ago - I am so excited Dave is back on 101.9. KGOR just lost another listener and 101.9 gained a loyal fan. Looking forward to the soothing voice, inspiration and gentle words of wisdom on January 30th...I am so excited to drive to work on Monday!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-89973198376800352002012-01-24T19:47:16.597-06:002012-01-24T19:47:16.597-06:00The new morning DJ on KGOR is doing a good job, an...The new morning DJ on KGOR is doing a good job, and he is in a bad positionl---trying to follow the popularity of Dave Wingert. I am, however, very excited to read today that Dave will be returning to morning radio on Monday in Omaha. I will be listening!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-45261704880593416492012-01-06T23:01:08.043-06:002012-01-06T23:01:08.043-06:00I have no favorite station now--the new guy bante...I have no favorite station now--the new guy banter with others on the show is painfully akward ---Dave's leaving is a terrible loss for all of us!!!<br /><br />BRING HIM BACK!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-38413500673140520122012-01-05T11:10:08.223-06:002012-01-05T11:10:08.223-06:00well I like the new guy in the morning named Glenn...well I like the new guy in the morning named Glenn Boy. he is doing a good job! he plays a nice assortment of music, and there's news, weather & traffic updates too. and the people on in the rest of the day are good too! (I listen to several other radio stations too, but KGOR is probably my favorite - not just because of the music, but also the DJ's.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-39450753346908014902012-01-03T13:56:10.059-06:002012-01-03T13:56:10.059-06:00Damn, but this is off topic. As an ex-Nebraskan I ...Damn, but this is off topic. As an ex-Nebraskan I am happy that there is some sanity left in that state. I will be happy to follow your blog from sunny Florida. Keep up the good work!<br />...if it means anything to you, Clear Channel gave Glenn Beck his start here in Tampa. I tuned Clear Channel out years ago. Go Sirius!<br />Mike MaloneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-91627902050457759792011-12-28T05:02:19.111-06:002011-12-28T05:02:19.111-06:00I have also stopped listening to KGOR. I don't...I have also stopped listening to KGOR. I don't think it was wise for the clear channel network to let Dave go. I was waiting and waiting for Dave Wingert to come back...can't imagine the amount of people that feel the same way, but don't write. I was a station hopper..NPR to KGOR ...no more hopping now. I hope Dave resurfaces on a different station...I will follow him.Bobbye Onoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-77386573569398405932011-12-21T13:34:25.671-06:002011-12-21T13:34:25.671-06:00When Dave was not on the radio, I kept waiting for...When Dave was not on the radio, I kept waiting for him to come back, thinking he was on vacation. I was very disappointed to hear that he had been fired. I no longer listen to KGOR, it is just not the same. I look forward to hearing him on the radio again some day. Good Luck Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-72843619584758290072011-12-19T18:50:20.286-06:002011-12-19T18:50:20.286-06:00Loved Dave Wingert and miss him. I will not liste...Loved Dave Wingert and miss him. I will not listen to KGOR until they bring him back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-51907566147396781392011-12-19T13:23:48.505-06:002011-12-19T13:23:48.505-06:00I enjoyed Dave and his radio show. He always seeme...I enjoyed Dave and his radio show. He always seemed so sincere to his listeners. He was on my radio going to work and I listened to him on the computer at work also. Disappointed about what happened to him. I don't listen to KGOR anymore and there is not much life in the current program.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-27351362823460576772011-12-09T16:03:49.509-06:002011-12-09T16:03:49.509-06:00Any word on Dave's whereabouts yet? I gave up...Any word on Dave's whereabouts yet? I gave up KGOR when they terminated Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-48172264962488174032011-12-08T11:47:18.633-06:002011-12-08T11:47:18.633-06:00TnT can say asses on the air and a caller to KGOR ...TnT can say asses on the air and a caller to KGOR can't say bullshit? Doesn't seem quite fair does it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-80521255727121772582011-12-06T10:38:42.337-06:002011-12-06T10:38:42.337-06:00It is apparent to a lot of folks that the dismissa...It is apparent to a lot of folks that the dismissal of of Wingert (and Becka) were concluded by the people behind Clear Channel that demanded various cost cutting measures because of CC's depressed financial condition. One only has to listen to KGOR's morning slot to see a great opportunity for other stations to gain listeners, sponsors and market share.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-63041688712973936112011-12-01T18:29:38.362-06:002011-12-01T18:29:38.362-06:00Morning radio without Dave has become "boring...Morning radio without Dave has become "boring", although the music is ok, there doesn't seem to be much excitement in the DJs. They sound all worn out. I will be going elsewhere to listen to music on the way to work<br />Bad Mistake KGOR!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-35453981873194318802011-11-30T11:54:57.129-06:002011-11-30T11:54:57.129-06:00A month after the firing and the station format an...A month after the firing and the station format and feel is a shadow of it's former self. The fill-in DJs aren't what the station needs for the a.m. slot. There seems to be fewer sponsors and even with their "Call the Boss" promo, the timeslot is sluggish and fairly stinky. I too agree that CC was probably looking to get rid of Wingert, apparently even at the expense of market Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-21848319886413206832011-11-29T15:32:50.171-06:002011-11-29T15:32:50.171-06:00I haven't heard anything yet about a replaceme...I haven't heard anything yet about a replacement for him. it will be interesting to find out who it will be. this guy they have on right now in the morning is ok. (I don't really hate him, but he isn't all that great either.) But then again Wingert is a very hard act to follow. I kind of feel sorry for whoever it is that will be taking over the morning show. (I also liked the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-6879334573197925092011-11-28T12:45:34.569-06:002011-11-28T12:45:34.569-06:00How sad, he made my morning drive to work easy.
It...How sad, he made my morning drive to work easy.<br />It's not the same and I don't listen to the radio on the way to work anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-87102983712192824342011-11-23T22:56:40.511-06:002011-11-23T22:56:40.511-06:00Wingert's radio personality is unique, not for...Wingert's radio personality is unique, not forced, trite, or otherwise manufactured. He has really always been who he is on the radio going back to the '70s at WOW, regardless of his "coming out." Nobody, and I mean not even Charles Nelson Riley could do a morning show like Dave. I hope you're on air again soon in Omaha Dave - I have long commutes and miss your show. AndAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2368159139210425130.post-2942621768613434062011-11-19T23:38:43.581-06:002011-11-19T23:38:43.581-06:00Well, I don't think Dave Wingert should have b...Well, I don't think Dave Wingert should have been fired.<br />But at the same time.<br />I was really disappointed when KGOR hired him back in the Omaha area.<br />I really hated all the talk & bullshit <br />(no pun intended) that I heard on his show.<br />I much rather hear music on my drive home from work in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com