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Don Geronimo  //  12-4 daily
KHTK/Sacramento, Ca

 
Mar 16 / 1:43pm

Haus Frau Response. Take Away Her Right To Vote & Drive!

Charlene Russell 
March 16 at 3:38pm Report
Hi Don, I really hope you have the balls to post your comments on your FB page. I know people "like me" shouldn't be questioning people like you. I am not sure how you measure sucess. Does it mean a radio show? a TV show? Does make me a sandwich sugguest I dont have a job? Did you say it because I am female? So are you implying that I am not sucessful? Just because I dont like you on Good Day makes me a "tool" an "old bag" a big mouth? WOW is this really how you conduct yourself Don? How unprofessional. My guess is that if you are a big, famous (close to being a emmy winner) tv / radio personality you should be used to all kinds of comments good and bad. Again you took this Hitler thing and ran with it. You make fun of people all the time but when the tables are turned watch out!!!. You and I both know I never said you were Hitler, I said just because you love your dog doesnt make you a local hero or a great person. I have to say I thought there was a small chance I had misjudged you but now I know like MARIANNE (thanks) my first impressions were right on.

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Don Geronimo March 16 at 4:04pm
Let me know when you get a sense of humor. And yes, I will post this crap as well.
Does your tv have a dial?

And why did you bring Hitler into this initially?

Sent via Facebook Mobile

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Don Geronimo March 16 at 4:06pm
PS. The sandwich line is a JOKE. 
Except for you. Too dense to get it.

 
Mar 16 / 10:55am

A little back and forth between a random Haus Frau & me about my role on GDS. Her initial note indicated Hitler had a dog, but that didn't make him a good person. IDIOT!

Nice reference. You are a tool. Get back in your tool shed.
Charlene Russell March 16 at 1:10pm  Report
I had to look up the word tool. One who lacks the mental capacity to know he is being used. A fool. A cretin. Characterized by low intelligence and/or self-steem.
This really doesnt describe me. Sorry Don but I am so sick of you. You ruin my mornings. I have been a long time Good Day viewer and a huge fan of the show. I really think Maryann's first impression of you was absolutely correct and your "tool" comment proves it. I was not calling you Hitler and you know it. I was pointing out that being an animal lover doesnt make you a great person. Ok I am going back to my tool shed now. I have a feeling you will bury yourself so I will just wish you a good day Mr. Don.
Don Geronimo March 16 at 1:15pm  
Keep trying to kill me on the FB pages. 
Her name is spelled Marianne, FYI.
And I am sick of you as well.
I have a feeling I will dedicate my 1st Emmy award to big mouths like you.
People like you are the reason people like me are successful.

Not a sermon, just a thought.

PS MAKE ME A SANDWICH

Don Geronimo March 16 at 1:18pm  
PS I will post your inane thoughts on my FB page.
Charlene Russell March 16 at 1:21pm  Report
This says it all!! Thank you Don. I rest my case.

 
Jun 30 / 9:46am

I Am Glad To Be Back

Hello, friends.

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I have heard those words a lot recently, minus the Mr. Kotter part. And it is nice to hear.

After a much needed self imposed walk away from big time radio, even as I healed old wounds and started a new life with a better outlook in general, I found something lacking.
Being on the radio.
Now, I know that it was MY decision to walk away in 2008, and I needed to. I was about to crack up! But once I got away from radio, even as I was getting my shite together, I was still totally addicted to being on the air. I'd done it full time, every day (vacations not counted!) for over 34 years. Doing a radio show has been a part of my everyday life since I was 14, when I got my first full time gig while in high school.
And although being on the radio everyday had become more of a burden that a joy after Freda died, I still missed it the day I walked away.
Which is why I took those unusual jobs in Ocean City, Md radio. It was the only way, contractually I could work for two years. And my non compete agreement also stated no internet streaming, so that sucked too.
Yet I wanted to be involved in the fraternity of radio as soon as I drove out of the Don & Mike studio parking lot.
And as I got my life together and things really started to gel, I was longing for only one thing in my life. I have a fantastic wife, a great family and lots of people who love and care about me. 
I had worked hard since day one, and was blessed with some pretty good salary, back in the day. I saved about all of it, and could afford to take two years off. So I had no worries. My life was on track, I didn't have to worry about money during a recession when I wasn't working, and I was happy again. Really happy. Except for one thing.
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My bitch, Radio. I saw the industry change during the two years of my hiatus. I saw lots of talented folks across the country getting fired simply because they made too much money, or it was easier to automate and voice track audio than to pay actual on air personalities.
I was on the sidelines, dying a little bit each day. I thought for a brief time that my entry back into radio would be to do mornings on an oldies station, or a sports talk daytime show or mornings on a classic rock station.
Then CBS Radio and KHTK/Sacramento came along.  Talk radio, like it used to be. (At least from 12noon-4pm!) And I no longer wake up feeling like something is missing in my life.

I'm grateful for a great gig, and to have devoted listeners like you. 
I know what life is like on the other side of the rabbit hole.
Sucks to be looking in at a party when you can't get in.

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Now I'm sounding like flippin' Tony Roberts. That's just wrong. I'm happy, not sappy. I'm bleachy, not preachy. I have a soul, I can be an asshole.

That feels just about right.

d.
6.30.10

I get to do a radio show again, and I can pretty much do whatever I want on air. Life is good for me again. I hope that translates through on the radio.
 
Jun 18 / 5:19am

My Annual Father's Day Pep Talk

It's that time again. We are close to the first official day of summer. That can mean only one thing. Time to cram Father's Day in there, somewhere.

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As far as made up "Hallmark Holidays" goes, Father's Day is dwarfed by Mother's Day. Think about the hype that goes into each of these 'important' days. Every spring we are BOMBARDED with ads telling us how very special Mom is, and how we are total ingrates if just "the" right gift is not selected. That day better be 
one that is very special indeed, for beloved Mother.

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"Tell Mom How Much She Really Means To You!"

"She's Always Been There For You, Now Show Her You How Much You Love Her!"

"Mom. She Knows Best!"

"Moms Are Very Special. Show Your Mom How Much You Love Her This Year!"

"Mothers Day Brunch Specials, This Year Take Mom Out To Her Favorite Bistro!"

"Nothing Says I Love You On Mothers Day Like A Beautiful":
1  Bouquet of flowers
2  Diamond something or other
3  Box of chocolates
4  Spa and bath Set
5  Handmade gifts from loving children

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Now, let's look at this weekend's big Father's day push!

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A shit brown tie.

And this classic:
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Dads & Grads. That kind of says it all. At least we get top billing. That's the extent of marketing for Dad's day.

All gift ideas for dear old Dad are the standbys, including tools and the newest category, "electronics." Which sounds great, but is never that 55" flat screen Dad wanted. It's a hand held version of 'Deal Or No Deal' that was in the $10 bin at Best Buy.

And while every year actual parties and get togethers are planned to celebrate the love we all have for our Moms on their special day, on Father's day it's a bit different. It's just Sunday.

Where's all the "Show Dad How Much He Really Means To You" jive talking that Mother's day gets?
It's just the day before the first day of summer. It's graduation time.

 I say it's time to remember Dad.
But we all know it's really just time to start the countdown clock to next year's Mother's Day!

Dads, don't sweat it. Your families love you, even though it will just be a regular Sunday for you.

But just in case there's someone out there reading this and wondering if there might be some way to show Dad the love after all these years of being relegated to the holiday equal of "Take Your Kid To Work Day" or "National Hot Dog Day", I have your answer as to what would make Dad the happiest this year.

The gift pictured below, and maybe you take the kids to a movie. Double feature. Have a good time! See you afterwards.

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Happy Father's Day!

d.
6.18.10

 
Jun 14 / 6:59pm

SHOW PREP?!?

Hey now, gang. As you've probably heard, I go back on the radio next Monday, June 21st, on the mighty KHTK/Sacramento, Ca. 

I'm excited and hope you'll tune in the new show. It'll be available on the internet, and podcasting will be available.

 www/khtk.com/cbslocal

So, with getting back to work also means getting all the email shite pitches from joke services, guest bookers, and simply "show prep."
I received a free two day trial to one of these services, and here's the 'prep' they supply ($$$) for tomorrow, June 15th:

Today is National Lobster Day.

President Barack Obama will deliver a national address tonight (Tuesday) to address the BP oil spill. The White House says it'll rund around 15 minutes.

A guy named David Perez will let Twitterers run his life for a week, beginning June 21. He'll do anything legal and not lewd. Check outDavidOnDemand.com. 

Watch out, guys... Tiffany & Company now lets your wife shop for diamond rings on their iPhone and iPad. The app launched Monday.

A man in Finland was found in the chimney of an old building about 20 years to late. He disappeared after getting stuck in 1991.

Jennifer Aniston has denied rumors she will go topless for her role in the upcoming comedy Horrible Bosses.


Wonder how much of this you'll hear on your local morning show tomorrow?

Happy Lobster Day!

d.
6.14.10
 
May 5 / 4:48pm

Douchebag Alert - Star Of Tomorrow, Today

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I was searching for something by a friend with a similar name, and stumbled upon this ass. He's like Bill Murray on SNL, but he is serious. Seriously bad. I hope the hands of eternal death are quickly waiting to snatch those in the nursing home from this hell they are being subjected to.

 
Boy, this guy sucks!
Check out his other offerings as well.
 
When he's the next "It" performer, remember you heard it here first.
 
 
 
May 5 / 8:56am

IRON MAN 2 Review

Fanboys unite. The much ballyhooed Iron Man 2 is here. I saw it, and what follows is my actual review (as opposed to reviewing movies I haven't seen yet):

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IRON MAN 2 is a major buzz kill. I did not care for it, and the genre is right up my alley. Plus, I loved the first one. My expectations were underwhelmed. The story line(s) are weak, the acting is borderline mockable, and if the major players did not own such great screen presences this would be a total dog.
So rather than bore you with the actual plot , I'll just tell you all the things I liked about the film, and then those I did not care for. 

What's GOOD: 
Robert Downey, Jr. (When you can see his face).
Mickey Rourke's performance.

What's BAD: 
Dialogue seems to be secondary in every scene, at least 10 viable plot lines at once (including multiple villians).
Way too much CGI...especially when Iron Man is fighting against other Iron Men. (Think of Keanu vs all those guys in suits in The Matrix. Except not nearly as good.)
This movie relies heavily on explosions, quick cuts, product placement and generally, still too much CGI. 

Iron Man's 1st movie portrayed the Tony Stark/Iron Man character as a complicated, conflicted, narcissistic, cynical modern day super hero.

Now he's simply on the verge of a breakdown. Literally.
And so is this movie franchise.

2 stars out of four. And that's being generous from a true Fanboy nerd comic book lover. From the basement of the science building.

d.
5.5.10
 
Apr 10 / 5:52am

BLOG: Late Night Wars, An Update

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About one month ago, Jay Leno returned to the Tonight Show after a much hyped failure of his prime time show, and the poor ratings performance of Conan O'Brien in the 11:35pm time slot. Of course, you already know the entire tale. What has me discouraged is the fallout since Jay's return to late night tv.

   One month back, Leno is back in his old position of domination over Dave.
   During  the previous year (Jay's sit out move before prime time/Conan taking over/Jay leaving 10pm and Conan leaving 11:35pm), David Letterman shot up to number one in late night. He occasionally even beat Nightline on ABC (still a ratings player 30+ years after it's inception during the Iran hostage crisis). 
   Since Jay's return, Dave's numbers have slid. Way down. And CBS can't use their prime time lineup as any kind of a defense, as NBC is still mired in last place and CBS is still in first.

   Latest late night ratings for the week ending April 4th:
   All viewers:
   #1     Leno         4.2 mil
   #2     Nightline    3.7 mil
   #3     Letterman  3.2 mil

   Leno is also number one among all viewers aged 18-49.
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Letterman is back in his familiar spot. Getting his ass beaten by Leno. It's not even been close. When Leno was gone, Letterman shot to number one. Jay returns, and he skyrockets to the top. Letterman is back to third place.

   Jay Leno's show is/has been fucking awful. It's always been a litmus test for me. If you liked Leno over Letterman, that told me you were a buffoon. But then the whole thing with the firing happened, and Team CoCo, and everyone seemed to realize that Jay really doesn't bring the funny. As a matter of fact, he's robotic and highly predictable. And he's back on top again.

   Sometimes America is just too stupid. Even for me.

   d.
   4.10.10

   
 
Mar 31 / 3:53pm

New Blog; the truth about SEX addiction

Wow, those sex addicts are growing like spring flowers!

First, Tiger Woods. Then Jesse James.
 Celebrity males who screw around on their wives, get CAUGHT, and THEN claim they have a "sexual addiction." Any man will tell you it's not an addiction, some guys just sleep around. And so do some of the gals they sleep with. For years, this was just called cheating. At some point, like everything in our society, we found a way to make something out of nothing, give it a name, and start opening treatment facilities. Advertise it. With class and decorum, of course! Now, I don't blame Betty Ford for this entire cottage industry built on exploiting every possible injury, real or perceived. Alcohol addiction is a true nightmare, and the Betty Ford center was a breakthrough in battling the illness. I do blame someone for this entire sexual addiction thing, though.

In the early 1990's, you have the joints that are opening up to help people (and celebrities like Charlie Sheen, Tiger Woods and Jesse James) with their sexual addictions. 
This sexual addiction is a slippery slope. It's a "disease" that "requires counseling." Except the guys who have "it" take their bedmates to nice hotels and pamper them for an hour or so. Then sometimes meet them again at another time, at another secluded spot, for sex. That's not an addiction. That's called cheating and hoping you don't get caught.
I know this whole "sexual addiction" has been around for a while. By my count since 1992. That's when there were worldwide headlines that Michael Douglas had checked himself into rehab for sexual addiction. THAT's what gave this whole horse hockey "sexual addict" line of logic sea legs and validity.

Except Michael Douglas DIDN'T have sexual addiction!
That's right. I blame him.
 In September of 1992 he checked himself into the Sierra Tucson Center, for alcohol and substance abuse. Those in his camp thought it might be career damaging to have people know he was on booze and coke, so they made up the story about sexual addiction. I head heard Michael Douglas state that on some dumb tv show a few years ago and would quote the item occasionally on the radio when yet another celeb would get his dick caught in his zipper and think he could go to rehab and straighten things out (no pun intended).
Here's Michael Douglas again telling the story, courtesy the April 2010 Vanity Fair:

In 1992, Michael went into rehab, prompting the rumor that he was there for sex addiction. “It stuck,” he says, pinning the blame on an unscrupulous British journalist who just wanted to jazz up his story. (Kirk, who also had a fidelity problem, didn’t see anything wrong with the sex-addiction charge; he actually thought it was kind of funny.) 

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Michael Douglas, Father Of "Sexual Addiction".  HE MADE IT UP!

d.
3.31.10

 
Mar 27 / 12:38pm

New Blog: Happy Twitday

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It has been one year since I started my foray into the world of Twitter. 4,900 followers later I'm still loving it. Being as I was -and still am- waiting out the end of my CBS Radio non-compete contract (Expires October 1st...and not one day too soon!), it seemed like a good way to try and make contact with people who used to listen to my old radio show. After all, it's been almost two years since I left WJFK radio in DC. I figured some of the real dedicated listeners would find me, and maybe I'd be able to have some kind of database to keep updated on my future radio moves. I am humbled and thrilled that almost 5,000 people have found me on Twitter during this last year. I opened up the Facebook account as well, and almost 2,500 people are with me there. But I post on Twitter and have everything forwarded to Facebook and FourSquare. Because Twitter is still the best.

                 I am fortunate to have made some friendships through Twitter. I feel that whenever I get that next gig, I'll be able to tell all those folks about it. And despite the fact that they are spread all over the country, they'll be able to listen on line as well, even if they don't live in the city I end up working in. So from that aspect Twitter kicks ass, and I'm a devoted one year user. It really can work to promote a brand, or in my case, a radio show that's not currently on the air.
                 What I didn't expect was the ability to get breaking news from subjects I care about instantly. Train shooting in DC? On Twitter 20 minutes before anywhere else. Sandra Bullock divorcing Jesse James? I had the link the moment TMZ or whoever had it   
up. Health Care Reform? Except for the actual vote, I kept very informed by reading the different points of view I find informative. And for my NFL addiction, let's just say I'm pretty sure I heard Donavan McNabb was on the trading block before he did. Just depends who you follow as to what info you get and either pass on to others or discard.
                 There are demographics as well, with the different social networking sites out there. Facebook skews a bit older than Twitter. And My Space is, well...My Space.
                 Then there's the whole celebrity Twitter thing. At first, I followed a bunch of 'em. I ended up thinking most of them were full of shit, just blindly self promoting/selling or hacking out some lame link for earthquake relief. I dropped most of those "Demi Moore-ish" celebs because I just didn't give a shit! But there are some celebs I really dig. The brilliant Roger Ebert tweets about movies and everything else. And he tweets a lot. Hundreds of thoughts a day. Conan O'Brien is funny, as you'd expect. William Shatner never writes anything of substance, but he ends each Tweet with the following:

                 "My Best, Bill."

                 Cracks my ass up. One year into Twitter for me, and I just wanted to say thanks to those who do for following me. I can imagine quite a few scenarios where Twitter could be used on a radio show, for contests and participation. Stay Tuned!

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                 3.27.10

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