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Does it ever feel like you sold your soul to the devil?

Oh man! That totally sucks. I hope you can find another way around this.

Was sooo looking forward to hearing you again. These damn corporations suck monkey balls!!! Hang in there someday you we will have your voice again!!

I will patiently await your return. Take care Don.

I would have sold my soul to the devil if I had stayed when it was time to go.

Anyone that listened to the last year of the Don and Mike show, really could hear it was time. Don you have given me so much joy since you started here in Bakersfield so many years ago, ill wait for however long it takes untill we can hear you again.

Well that sucks Don. Unless you can find a work-around hopefully blogging and twitting will take the edge off until 10/10.

Those corporate bastards! After saying how understanding they were of your situation, it seems that they still live to be difficult. Is there any chance that you could buy yourself out of the contract or convince another radio station or satrad to buy you out? With your kind of talent and passion, it's a shame that CBS is going to keep you quiet!

Hugely disappointing. No apology necessary - except from the dumb asses at CBS. You did the right thing. Only a toady would let a podcast be edited for "Words that Hurt and Harm" F dat. Corporations suck.

I'm sure there is a million reasons why so excuse my ignorance, but why not go the Adam Carolla route? He is under contract till 2010 so he does a podcast for free until his contract runs out.

Ain't that just a kick in the crotch! Short of you coming up with a a double-secret new alter ego and starting an underground/pirate podcast where you digitally disguise your voice to hide your identity (Rev. Lou Stool), your faithful will wait for you ride out your contract. We'll get by, and mark our calendars for 10 of 2010... the second coming!

Can you point a webcam out the window and do a "vodcast?" Then upload to youtube to "broadcast yourself."

Don, are you legally restricted from doing podcasts without CBS? Could you just do it yourself?

It's ironic: You and Mike were the reason that I had a dream of going into radio broadcasting since I was a kid listening to you all on WAVA. Since then I've done a stint with college radio, toyed with attending CBS in Crystal City and have even dabbled in some amateur internet radio. My dream: to be a radio star. Like you guys.

And now? You're one of the main reasons I thank my lucky stars that I never made a career of it. The business environment has always been a bit sleazy (as your stories over the year have proven), but nothing compares to the litigious crap you and other broadcasters have been subjected to over this decade. It's downright scary how much of a stronghold your contractual obligations have on your desire to do something which makes you happy.

I'll wait for the podcast if I have to. Kudos to you for sticking to your guns.

Yes, I am Legally Restricted from doing Podcasts without CBS. Duh. That's kind of the point. If I wasn't their bitch on this, I would have just done it myself. Thanks!

Sucks hard. If only you could "wash" a podcast through an ocean city station or through the BBC and get it out that way.

WTF. You are a cash cow for CBS. Those fuks have got to loosen up a bit. Are they aware satelite radio is kicking their ass. Good things come to those who wait. You are a good person and deserve better. Don't fret my pet, you will get your just dessert and we will get to hear you in all your glory once again.

We're behind you Don. Chris Paulus and I understand how you feel. Believe me.

I'll be honest. It would be great to hear you on a podcast again whether it was edited for content or not!

You know something, f^ck their rules! You should do the podcast unedited anyway. What are they going to do, fire you? Seeing as its a podcast and not subject to the FCC's puritan rules, they won't get fined, so why would they waste their time and money enforcing these stupid rules? No harm no foul!

If not, we'll keep waiting (shoot, I may have to take the month of October 2010 off to concentrate solely on listening to the show). True story--High school gf and I planned to lose the Big V on prom night. Got her back to the hotel room and...she got her period! Blood grosses me out and I couldn't go through with it. Talk about a let down and blue balls. CBS Radio, you have just topped this. Hang in their Donnie, you'll be taking care of business soon enough!

I'm all for a bit of pirate podcasting, too, and there's always something inherently attractive in sticking it to the Man. You just have to accomplish it without getting caught (:::Cue "Pump Up The Volume" theme song:::). Until then, we all know your voice so well, it's safe to say we can hear you when we read your blog. At least I know I can.

Blog away, Mike. I think you'll find you have a talent for writing as well as speaking. I have a gut feeling you do. I'm more than willing to stick around and watch it develop. I think it's gonna be a helluva ride, because, damn baby, you've managed to capture lightning in a bottle once before. You're gonna do it again.

Sorry to hear it Don. It's been bugging me for years how censored media has become. It seems like ever since Janet popped out a chocolate teat on tv everyone has become a Puritan. Sure, its a tough time right now and the economy is a mess. You would think now would be the time for companies to broaden their horizons a bit.

I'd love to be able to just do it any say Fuckem. BUT I live in the real world, and this is a corporate one at that. My release alone is 28 pages long. I agree their thoughts on Internet content is beyond wrong, but IF I were to just "do it", I'd be in court so fast your head would spin. Add on lawyering fees, too. It's what it is. Thanks tho, for the kind words. I'll hang in there, you do too.

I also appreciate the comment about listening edited or not, but you have NO idea what CBS considers "out of bounds." I do, and trust me...you wouldn't want to hear it.

so glad you're back in any format, i used to walk around with a small radio hanging from my neck like an ocd retard, did'nt want to miss a word. i'll stay tuned. take care doni

damn, damn, damn

I will wait as long as it takes for your triumphant return! I was listening to some old Don & Mike podcasts I have saved when I read the news that you were going to get into podcasting and my head almost exploded with excitement. In the meantime, keep blogging! It's great to read your thoughts on all of this, and I wish you the best of luck getting the legal insanity sorted out.

It is a total bunch of shit. Sorry again to have put in your laps. I should have known who I was dealing with. 'Never Forget.' Good motto.

To clarify one other point I keep getting asked on Twitter: CBS ain't payin me to sit out. I'd glady pony up the $$$ on my own to finance a Podcast. But until Oct 2010, it isn't my sandbox. Do u follow now? Thanks.

And, yes it seems unfair that CBS would just decide to plant me on the bench while they doll out millions to other talent they got rid of (Dahl, Leykis, Corolla) to sit out. But life isn't fair. CBS has helped me again learn THAT lesson.

CBS sons-of-bitches. Your fans will stick with you until 10/2010. I've been with you from "Doni gets the Cash Call" until your last day at JFK. I'm not going anywhere.

I will await your return. I'm not going anywhere, either. Whatever it takes, as long as it takes.

The thing I'm most shocked about what that it was "decid[ed] there was no current slot for me on [CBS] stations." Really? Who the eff decided that?

CBS management decided there was no place for me in their Washington DC cluster of stations. Again, it's their decision, not mine. I am the one who contacted them about a return. They have zero interest in such a deal, it appears. So be it, See them in 2010.

Important full disclosure: As I mentioned, I contacted them, not vice versa. Hence their lack o vigor in this matter.

Disappointed , to say the least, in the CBS/podcast turn of events, but I'm glad to hear you've gotten your mind wrapped around life a little better. I sure hope we get to hear you again earlier than Oct. 2010, but hold out for the real deal.

By the way...Brian Wilson only has four concert dates scheduled this year, all in October -- three in New Jersey and one in Glenside, PA.

Don- As always you are very honest with all of us. It is something that I really respect. Thank you. As others have commented I will follow your blog and twitter until you are back on the airwaves in some form. Being able to interact with you in any fashion is more than I expected. Again, thanks.

The K.I.S.S. Army will stand by till 10/10!!

They have no interest in a return and yet they have an interest in the drivvle that is on JFK from 3-7? I do not get it... must be why I do not work in radio....

I'm probably more disappointed for you than for us, Don. I'm pretty new to the twit stuff, but it's been a blast reading your funny, acerbic, and/or pissy posts. Not the same as hearing you, but great just the same. A breath of fresh air? Perhaps. At the risk of sounding like the typical ass-kiss, I'll just stop now...

Common sense would say IF they have my rights, yet don't want me on the air...why not let me go across the street? That is some CBS magic dere, boy. Not good enough to work here, too good to work for the competition. Until Oct 2010, I guess.

I'm bummed for you, Don and for the entertainment we're now going to miss out on because CBS can't pull their heads out of their asses.

Why does CBS allow Carolla to do an uncensored podcast?

They can't find room for a radio legend in the market he became famous in? Are they high? Do they just enjoy reveling in their mediocre ratings?

Terrestial radio really does have a death wish these days, with their 'let's get rid of original talent and turn our stations into generic ipods mentality.

I'll eagerly await 10/10 and enjoy the blogs and twitters until then. Good day sir!

that about covers it all for now. u guys rock. thanks.

I tell you though, it's going to be a long wait - but it will be well worth it to be free from those CBS restrictions!! I can't wait!

Don, while this is complete and utter horses***, you're making the right move here. I've always respected the fact that you go after what you want, and make it the best it can be. Forget about the podcast for right now b/c we'll still be here waiting to listen in 2010, same as we're here today. I'm content to have a little window into your world through this blog and the Twitter Show, both of which is more than I could have ever imagined after the old show ended.

Who needs top ten ratings anyway! 22 feels much more comfortable...

Don sez: "CBS management decided there was no place for me in their Washington DC cluster of stations. Again, it's their decision, not mine. I am the one who contacted them about a return. They have zero interest in such a deal, it appears. So be it, See them in 2010."

I knew it was, like everything you do until 2010, legally their decision. Just the latest in a long line of stupid decisions by them. No spot for Don Geronimo? Come on!

*sigh* ...and just when I thought today couldn't get any worse.... I just got laid off of from where I work(ed). Glad your stuck to your guns Don and I'm positive "The Don Geronimo Show on Twitter" will be great until we get to hear your voice again... in the future! TIME MA-CHINE!

Flying over your head,
Hypes

You could be set up with a studio in your home and broadcast weekly on my station. the nearest CBS station is 200 miles away.

How about sweet talking Mike to replace Robb on the Mike Omeara show ;) Jk, Best of luck to you Don - I hope things can be worked out. Really miss you on the air and was looking forward to the podcasts!

I'll tell you another thing Don, It's pretty damn cool for you to afford us the contact we have here. I'm like a little kid on Christmas A.M. when I check my twitter now.... Damn that just doesn't sound right!

check your twitter? CHECK YOUR TWITTER?

Radio will NEVER be the same as I remember it as a child through Don's leaving. Too much corporate BS. Radio used to be like the wild west. Now with all the cookie cutter shows and all the "research" about what we the listener truly want to hear is a joke. iPods and the like is what we all listen to know. I will return to listening to the airwaves when Don returns to broadcasting on them. And oddly enough, this is the business I long to be in. Vomit voice and all. Thanks for the opportunity to keep in touch here and on Twitter. Good luck to you and Janet, and I look forward to your triumphant return to the "peoples" airwaves. Hey Don, do we remember Pirate Radio? LOL

There must be someone somewhere along the line at CBS radio who knows that the current business model is not working. Radio needs the web, radio needs free speech, radio needs Don.

Everything will be all right in the end.
If it's not all right now, it's not the end.

What I don't get is: people swear on Podcasts all the freaking time. To name one: Dan Savage. How can a Podcast and a live, over-the-air radio show be held to the same standards? So completely unfair. Wrecked my whole week. I was SO looking forward to hearing you again, Don! I guess I'll have to read your tweets and blogs and use my imagination for the voice. :-( Keep hanging in there!!! We'll be patiently waiting for TPTB at CBS to pull their heads out of their collective ass. (But I'm really not very patient!)

Nothing makes my commute tolerable like listening to the podcasts I have saved up and it's usually those first Don-heavy hours of the old shows -- especially on Mondays -- that are the best. I tried to give MoM a try but too much BA and too much not-Don to enjoy, really.

Your fans will wait until 10/10.

After listening to you from WINX through to WJFK, I think most people know that radio is in your soul. A true radio veteran. Just hurry the F back on the air. The podcast thing had me all psyched about hearing you again. I'm not surprised at how CBS handled this at all. We appreciate YOU Don more than you know.

That truly is ashame! Don't they know how many sponsors I would have sold on that for you! It would have been such an easy sell!!!!!

Hey Don, I hope you got a fishbowl at Tequilla Mockingbird today. CBS should be ashamed of themselves.

Any possibility of broadcasting through mogulus? It's not likely that it would violate any non-compete with CBS. Downside is you do it for free.

"Ponderous, man! Fucking ponderous......."
;-]

Seriously? Do they insist on using condoms when already on the pill, too? CBS does seem to be all about killing the pleasure for no good reason.

CBS is like a 3 year old that is holding toy and not playing with it but will throw a tantrum if anyone tries to take it. Don't worry 2010 is right around the corner....LOL. Also I can't help but ask... Just how big was that old salary? Cmon tell us... You guys always pestered celebs to give numbers! Good luck anyway there boy!

Gah that freakin sucks! I crave new material from Donnie G!

Don and Mike, Jerrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!

Don, don't sweat it (and it doesn't sound like you are)! Enjoy the day! What you do, is not who you are! When it's right, it'll be right. Peace and love to all!

Love ya Donnie G. You will always be my civil war surgeon!

You can come get on our station in Charlottesville if you ever want....we're not in any CBS markets :-)

Pssst. Don. Wanna have another crack at doing TV? We almost got it together maybe 15 years ago. My contact base is still solid and I got a concept or two to bounce off of you.
I think we can take a fast track to the idiot box.
Jeff Grimshaw grimshaw@americaningenuitytv.com

How about making Bart the front man? You can be the "producer". No...guess that wouldn't work either. Gorilla Radio? Get yourself an old panel van, paint the outside "Rosita's Burritos", get a driver that doesn't speak English - at least not well enough to answer questions if pulled over - and drive around the DC area broadcasting.