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B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 8:06 am

LOOL!!!!!!! It was a very likely a pre-recorded bit. Exactly 30 minutes long. As seen at the end of the Instagram video, it was most likely pre-recorded. They announced that there were 400 out of 4400 tickets left for the Rosemont show. Unlike the past events, there are seats for the older crowd wanting to sit down during the show and not dance. (Eddie V humor).

Songs played? 2 songs from their current playlist &

Love 4 Love by Robin S
Finally by Cee Cee Penniston
The Power by Snap!
Another Night by Real McCoy

It was nice to hear them. But, this was not even pulled off as an April Fools gag. It was Moug and Karla loosely interviewing them. Honestly, most of the audience would have no idea who they are. If their Mom and Dads were listening, they would remember them, as a few phoners before 7AM indicated. E&J are from a time that does not exist on radio anymore. Eddie spoke of himself being a comedian and pairing up with Jobo was a great thing and even if they are opposite they care about each other. Eddie did some voices, they went over what their show was themed every day. JoBo provided the expected kickback to Eddle.

This made it clear, B96 is finding its way to new heights. This is not Eddie and Jobo time, it is for Moug and Karla to shine for their audience.

Z

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by TJWaz <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=TJWaz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 12:14 pm, in reply to "B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

wow how lame it was! fitting considering how bad their show was

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 1:26 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

You and I disagree on this one. They were perfect for Chicago and their time period up until 2k or so. They were much better as CHR and CHR Dance jocks. Not Hip Hop. Also, Philly proved they are Chicago based legends. Similar to Dan Ingram (NYC). Charlie Tuna (LA), etc.

But this was a paid advertisement. Nothing more. Hard to cover it up. Would have been better off as an April fools gag and tie it in that way.

Z

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by TJWaz <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=TJWaz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 2:23 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

there was so much better talent in the 90's in Chicago radio ,they couldnt hold a candle to any of the Loop talent for example even Robert Murphy was far superior , time has been kind to them , but during that era they were a bit of a laughing stock.

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by Jeremy Andrews <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Jeremy+Andrews' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 3:33 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

They were worth 21 Million in 2002. I remember they got into a dispute with B96, and 103.5 attempted to get them supposedly. They took the voice tracked morning show off the air and had the Program Director Rod Phillips fill the shift with Joann Genette (The news director) A lot of the conversations they had were about Eddie & Jobo. They supposedly flew a plane over Summer Bash referencing Eddie & Jobo and 103.5's promotion, which was called "Topless Summer" (They gave away cars every summer for a few years)

Eventually they stayed with B96 for 21 Million and went back on at the end of July

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 5:08 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

Yes, which stations in the 90s/2k were clamoring for Murphy or Brandmeir, like E&J were, when they left their respective stations? (I am waiting for an answer, but I will become a skeleton waiting for an answer that does not exist).

Z

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 4:59 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

Robert Murphy was where in the 90s? A few years on Q101 and a few years on the 103.1 simulcast.

The Loop was on a decline in the 90s and Johnny B left in 97.

Believe me you, no one is discussing Murphy, WGN TV News is not imitating Johnny B either. I do not see any other LOOP personalities being hired for TV commercials and or hosting concerts. But people are still discussing Eddie and Jobo.

I agree with you, there was great personality that ran through Chicago during that time period. But fact is, Eddie and Jobo cleaned it up money wise, ratings, revenue and name recognition. B96 suffered badly when E&J were taken off the air. They were past their prime, but people still associated the station with them. They have not had a solid AM drive show since and the station suffers due to it.

Z

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by TJWaz <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=TJWaz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 1, 2024, 5:25 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

No one had as much success as Brandy during that period , selling out multiple nights at Popular Creek and The Rosemont Horizon, it will never be duplicated. JB had multiple stints after the Loop , Ckg , back to the Loop , WGN , a snydicated show so he was in demand despite what you say. I mean there is no comparison between Brandy and the lame antics of Ediie and Jobo , I couldnt listen to more than 2 minutes of their awful show.

by the WGN News is making fun of them you know right?

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by WYTZZ95FM <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=WYTZZ95FM' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2024, 3:51 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

No one had as much success as Brandy during that period

LOOL! They beat Brandmeier in AM drive, handedly, during the 90s. He headed out to LA thinking it was all green pastures. We all know how that ended up. His WGN resurface, you got drunk, you didn't realize he was there. Where are Johnny B's offers? B96, E&J were on KHITS and they turned down the WLS-FM offer. --- 19 year run, last contract was 21 million. Care to help a friend and show me Johnny B's 21 mil contract?

See, you and I are on different levels and different worlds. I am not saying E&J were better & I am not saying I did not like Johnny B. The FACT is E&J were more successful and earned more. Your opinion is yours and I respect that. But FACTS are reality. You are trying to push fact as your opinion. Doesn't work that way and it is not fun to bang head against wall, it is what it is and I am done with your trolling.

My parting words? See image below. Making fun of them? E&J didn't view it that way, as they joined in on the making fun. It was one of the WGN-TV's best bits and audience faves, ever. The irony is the article link below:

The bits are the genius of producer Jeff Hoover. The Second City alumnus and former “Jonathon Brandmeier Showgram” producer/performer/writer found himself out of work when Johnny B didn’t renew with WLUP in 2001 — and watching a lot of TV.

This past Halloween, we were on our way to do our annual remote at Fantasy Costumes with Ana [Belaval] and Paul [Konrad} listening to Eddie and Jobo on the radio,” Hoover explains.

Yeah..... 'Nuff said. 🤣👋✌️

Z

Link: https://illinoisentertainer.com/2012/05/media-may-2012/

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by Hunter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/chicagomediachat/info/user=Hunter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on April 2, 2024, 4:22 pm, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

I am all for robust debate. It's good for the board and it invites various perspectives.

WYTZZ95FM demonstrated actual facts. Furthermore, he did it in a respectful manner.

Contributors on this forum can agree to disagree. The key is to keep it civilized.

Full disclosure: I listened to Eddie & JoBo when they were on K-Hits and I enjoyed their show.

Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes.

Posted by TJWaz on April 3, 2024, 9:48 am, in reply to "Re: B96 Chicago - Eddie & JoBo "Are BacK" lasted for exactly 30 minutes. "

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