Parkins seems to be pulling a lot more hi-profile guests than the previous mid-day show, and even the afternoon show.

Is this his book? Did he bring a superstar producer along with him?

Parking seems to give zero fucks it appears.

Parking seems to give zero fucks it appears.

Which makes him even more likeable.

Fuck larry and grimace

Something has to give here.


1. Parkins leaves because he is above this, and a better host
2. Regime change, and some of these other guys including Mitch leaves

Parkins has taken on all comers, and he doesn't seem bitchy about it. The guy loves sports and is generally likable. It's good for the station to have fresh blood. I mean it's that or:

1. "She's gonna get it."
2. "McGowaaannnnnn"

That being said, I'd be pissed if I were Larry. He has been a good foot solider for Mitch. And Parkins doesn't seem to have a problem with spiking the football.

They didn't bring in Parkins to then say "Oh, the producers don't want to do guest shifts with him. Let's fire him and give them the job!"

I agree. They've lost and they don't realize it yet. And Parkins' professionalism is making them look bad.

Which makes me think that Mitch might not be in control.

It is possible that Mitch can't confront the stale old status quote because he is too close, buddies. He brought in an outsider to ruffle the best and help them see the future is not Bernstein and clones.

Parkins has taken on all comers, and he doesn't seem bitchy about it. The guy loves sports and is generally likable. It's good for the station to have fresh blood. I mean it's that or:

1. "She's gonna get it."
2. "McGowaaannnnnn"

That being said, I'd be pissed if I were Larry. He has been a good foot solider for Mitch. And Parkins doesn't seem to have a problem with spiking the football.

Is there anything more Beta than telling everyone how not mad you are?

This all seems analogous to the Hood-Telander situation a decade or so ago. Mitch still hold it against Hood. I wonder is he will do the same to Sir.

Talking about whose ass your going to kick, or which girl is going to get it.

I think the most likely option is those who are fighting the good fight with the "outsider" get a wakeup call when the next job opens up and an outside guy gets it too. Parkins was a clear sign to everyone at the station that change is coming. It's going to be pretty easy to get talent to come to a place like Chicago and if the current guys won't play nice then someone else will come in. Bernstein seemed to get it from day one. Goff doesn't care because he's got his show. Everyone else, including Spiegel, seem to think they can somehow win a battle with Parkins.

They didn't bring in Parkins to then say "Oh, the producers don't want to do guest shifts with him. Let's fire him and give them the job!"

I know Parkins isn't the only New Trier grad who was at his old station in KC. One of his former colleagues there, who was a New Trier alum was brought in for a tour of 670. You can bet Parkins is pitching him to Mitch and he'll be the next outsider to come in and breathe life into the station.

New Score Tagline: Voice of the (entitled, silver spoon) fan(and Jason Goff).

Just a note, this New Trier alum in KC was also an IU grad.

Just a note, this New Trier alum in KC was also an IU grad.

Just a note, this New Trier alum in KC was also an IU grad.

Chet and I are both New Trier alumni, albeit about 15 years apart. We're going to do 10-midnight weeknights live from the East Bank Club.

Was Mike Huff the QB when you were there?