Melissa Carter leaving Q100’s Bert Show after 10 years
Melissa Carter at the Bert's Big Adventure kick-off party in February, 2010. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Melissa Carter is leaving Q100’s Bert Show April 15 after nearly 10 years.
Carter, who joined sister station 99X 15 years ago, started doing news when the Bert Show launched in early 2001, but quickly became a full-fledged member of the team. She said she chose to leave with no safety net, no defined plan for the future.
“I’m taking a risk and I’ve never done that in my life,” Carter said on the air this morning.
Jenn Hobby began crying. “I think it sucks,” she said. She then said she was proud of Carter to “see what life could bring. Selfishly, I’m really upset.”
Loading ...“We are family here,” Carter said. “It’s a tough decision.”
She plans to take a few months off but has no clue what the future will bring. “It’s this instinctual feeling to move on and try something else. That is it. I’m not hiding anything. I’m not playing games with anybody,” she said. “It’s just time.”
Carter, always known as the voice of reason on the team, was the first openly gay morning host in Atlanta radio. She also lived through a kidney transplant while with the show in 2002 and is now 100 percent healthy.
“I’m being stoic until the 15th,” she said afterwards in studio to the other Bert Show members. She hugged everybody but kept the tears in check.
This is the first significant departure on the show since 2002, when Lindsay Brien left, replaced by Hobby.
Bert Weiss said there were no negotiations when her contract came up. She simply told them that her heart wasn’t in it anymore and it was time to move on.
Chris “Crash” Clark, who worked with Carter for many years at 99X, took a break from doing traffic on Dave FM to call in and sing “Don’t Know What You Got Til It’s Gone.”
“I wish you the best,” he said. “The whole radio community is going to miss you.”
Then he joked, “Can I have your spot on Bert’s Big Adventure.”
Carter finally started crying when a caller, a closeted lesbian, has decided to come out at work today, inspired by her.
“Bert gave me a hard time wearing black today,” Carter joked during a break.
Thinking more seriously, she said: “I try to live my life as aggressively and honestly as possible. To think about it is overwhelming.”
Most radio personalities have to be shoved out the door. What Carter is doing, leaving on her own terms, is rare indeed.
As for the Bert Show itself, will they fill her seat? Eventually. Bert, after the show, said it’s been a draining week and the team will take Friday off. He said he will seek a replacement for Carter but will take his time doing so. “The show is strong enough with the players on it” to soldier on for now, he said. “Chemistry is so important.”
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By Rodney Ho, rho@ajc.com, AJCRadioTV blog
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242 comments Add your comment
Big D
March 9th, 2011
7:40 am
first. now get wendy out of there.
FIRST
March 9th, 2011
7:40 am
FIRST!!!!!! YOU WILL BE MISSED MELISSA
Jimi
March 9th, 2011
7:50 am
good riddance
Im luvin it
March 9th, 2011
7:57 am
Havent listened to them in years. Sirius Radio is where its at! Commercial free and no BS.
Atlanta
March 9th, 2011
8:00 am
I will miss Melissa. I REALLY hope this doesn’t give Wendy more air time. I cannot stand her fake, little girl voice and whining. Wendy SUCKS.
To Rodney
March 9th, 2011
8:02 am
Since you moderated the comments on Jeff’s divorce so carefully, maybe you should moderate these insensitive comments as well.
Atlanta
March 9th, 2011
8:11 am
I think “To Rodney” is a member of TBS. Don’t read the blog if you don’t like it. Good luck to you, Melissa!
qdouthinkur
March 9th, 2011
8:19 am
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ 1 down 3 to go!
qdouthinkur
March 9th, 2011
8:21 am
To Rodeney…you’re right to hell with free speech!
alissa
March 9th, 2011
8:29 am
I hope Cumulus will hire someone from a major market who will have ideas so Q100 doesn’t have to repeat so many segments. TBS may be on the air for 4.5 hours, but the second half of the show is only repeats of the first half, even the bits that weren’t that good in the first place. When Jeff left early on Friday, Jenn just played each of the 24 American Idol singers’ voices…for 20 minutes! “This is so you can get to know the AI people.” Really? You couldn’t think of ANYTHING else to do?
Roswell
March 9th, 2011
8:37 am
I used to not be Melissa’s biggest fan, but now that we’ve had Wendy, she has definitely moved up on my list and I will definitely miss her. And seriously….I agree…I hope this doesn’t give Wendy more air time. That was my first thought, “oh no, this doesn’t mean Wendy will fill in, does it?”
Gordon
March 9th, 2011
8:39 am
On a TOTALLY UNRELATED topic, *KUDOS* to 97.1 The River for FINALLY dropping that “new” crap from their promos!!! Maybe Atlanta radio stations are finally coming coming to their senses.
Big D
March 9th, 2011
8:39 am
Wendy still sounds like any random person plucked off the street and put on the radio. She is horrible.
Rancid Meat
March 9th, 2011
8:42 am
Buh-BYE to that whiney know-it-all!!!
Matt
March 9th, 2011
8:42 am
Honestly, you could tell in her voice that her heart wasn’t in it anymore. She seemed quick to get angered by callers and wasn’t as excited by everything. Good luck to her!
Jay
March 9th, 2011
8:42 am
Bye bye… You were suppose to leave 6 years ago we Atlanta said NO to same sex
austellga
March 9th, 2011
8:43 am
Maybe I’ll start listening to Q100 again.
Amanda e
March 9th, 2011
8:45 am
Wendy used to just (try to) read traffic. Now, she’s in-studio the entire time. They still want to position her as a “financially strapped 20-something,” so they will not announce that she is a full-time cast member with a substantial paycheck. If only she would read a dictionary, not call grown men “boys,” etc.
From Where I Sit
March 9th, 2011
8:46 am
Great! That annoying laugh of hers really has worn out the air waves here in Atlanta. The Bert Show is gay womanized show! YUCK!
jd
March 9th, 2011
8:46 am
thank the lord…one down now its time for Jenn Hobby to go…
Former Listener
March 9th, 2011
8:47 am
Best of luck to Melissa. I’ve not so much as stopped on that station, not even for a second, since Cumulus renewed Jeff’s contract couple years ago. If Jeff would leave, I would consider listening again.
3yearlistener
March 9th, 2011
8:48 am
Good luck Melissa
Raul
March 9th, 2011
8:48 am
GET RID OF WENDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Matt
March 9th, 2011
8:49 am
Rodney, off topic, but do you know if TNT will bring Southland back next year? Season ended last night and left me hoping for more.
Patrick
March 9th, 2011
8:49 am
You guys on this comment section make me so proud to be from Atlanta………just like the “Real” Housewives of Atlanta.
Call it like it is
March 9th, 2011
8:49 am
Oh no, Atlanta’s version of the VIEW is breaking up, how will we ever continue. Best news I have heard today, hell Melissa cant go 2 minutes without talking about Katie Joe, Susie Loo, or whatever the hell her name is. We get it your Gay, move on!
Patrick
March 9th, 2011
8:50 am
Jay, Melissa probably has more “balls” than you. Easy to say something online, isn’t it?
jd
March 9th, 2011
8:50 am
hopefully this doesnt mean joanna gets more airtime…she sucks almost as bad as wendy
Patrick
March 9th, 2011
8:55 am
Oh no, another loser took time from their insignificant life to bash someone else……
Uriu
March 9th, 2011
8:58 am
Joanna 100 times better than Wendy.
Lola G
March 9th, 2011
8:59 am
I think now that Jeffs single, she cannot trust herself around him, so rather than ruin her relationship she is leaving the show and temptation. Just kidding!!
Amanda e
March 9th, 2011
9:01 am
More Joanna! She is hilarious. Less Wendy, and less of her bad grammar and giggling through traffic. Less Jenn “Snobby” Hobby. Bert is great! Show really stalls out when he’s not there. Jeff is funny.
Russ
March 9th, 2011
9:01 am
Melissa can get annoying with all her talk about Katie Joe and whatnot but I think she’ll be missed as she’s such a fixture and indeed a voice of reason sometimes. I agree that I just hope this doesn’t give us more Wendy (and Billy Elliott!)…SO SICK OF HER! The good news is, I believe that AWFUL Joanna is leaving too!!!!
Meredith
March 9th, 2011
9:01 am
I listened to the Bert Show for nearly ten years, every morning on my way into work. Last year I began to realize that more often than not I was rolling my eyes at them. Bert is so arrogant and full of himself that he has become intolerable, Jeff I would put in the same boat and he lost my vote when we were supposed to feel sorry for him when he was negotiating his salary a few years back. Jenn was ok for a while but after her marriage crumbled and then she became this “voice for the divorced ladies” for all of five seconds and then she jumped back into marrying some guy she’s known less than a year because she’s too scared to be alone, she really lost all credibility. Wendy and Joanna are whiny and annoying and Wendy is especially horrible–slutty and bad at her job but the Bert Show has said repeatedly they don’t care what listeners think, they are leaving her on.
So I gave up on the Bert Show and as of Jan 1 of this year I haven’t listened. And I discovered that the only one out of the show that I even remotely missed, that even remotely resembled a human being was Melissa.
All my best wishes to you Melissa. I know there are greener pastures for you.
mark phillips
March 9th, 2011
9:01 am
What is with all the anger…… If you don’t like the show don’t listen…. if you don’t like gays, you are in the wrong city
Wells
March 9th, 2011
9:02 am
Thank you “call it like it is”. I thought I was the only person who felt that way.
St. Padriak
March 9th, 2011
9:05 am
no way DO NOT GET RID OF WENDY!
she’s the freshness of the Bert Show.
Wendy needs more air time.
I love her voice!
Rodney Ho
March 9th, 2011
9:08 am
@Matt. Yes, that IS off topic! Ratings for “Southland” have been marginally okay. Not sure if it will merit a new season. We’ll see.
Toonces The Cat
March 9th, 2011
9:08 am
Enter your comments here
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:08 am
More Wendy is right. I enjoy Wendy.
Rodney Ho
March 9th, 2011
9:08 am
As usual, so much sweetness and light in the comments section today, eh?
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:09 am
Wendy is smoking hot, cute voice, bangin bod…I wish The Bert Show would do a live feed and air the show.
Anastasia
March 9th, 2011
9:09 am
I believe there were “no negotiations” because Cumulus wasn’t renewing her contract. Melissa has talked about how very expensive invitro is and wondered if they could afford it. SO, why quit your high-paying job? With absolutely no idea of what you’ll do? Not buying it. At all. Agreement was for everyone to say (repeatedly) that this was all Melissa’s decision. Riiiiiiiiiiiight.
Uncle Fester
March 9th, 2011
9:10 am
Time to inject some testosterone into that show. Bring on The Kimmer & Larry The Cable Guy!
To Rodney
March 9th, 2011
9:13 am
@Atlanta – Nope, definitely not.
@qdouthinkur – That was my point! I understand being sensitive to a very personal issue – divorce, but he moderated my comment, which just asked if anyone knew why.
Stacy
March 9th, 2011
9:15 am
Wendy gives all women in their 20’s a bad name. Please just limit her to traffic
ilovemyipod
March 9th, 2011
9:16 am
WOW, I really haven’t listened to this station in a long time. I didn’t know Jeff was divorced; when did this happen? Good luck Melissa.
Vince
March 9th, 2011
9:16 am
It cracks me up to read some of these comments and then I always hear that phrase in my head: “Atlanta–the city too busy to hate”. Unless you’re gay, apparently.
I quit listening to terrestrial radio years ago, so my recollections of Melissa are mainly from 99X. Good luck to her–it takes a lot of guts to just up and say, “Well, time to try something else.” She may be back after a while, or she may go on to the next thing and be happy. Either way, you can’t succeed unless you try.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:16 am
Stacy,
How does she give women in their 20’s a bad name?
Do you know her personally?
Shar
March 9th, 2011
9:34 am
Think it was just fine for Wendy, in order to get air time, call her “bestie” a drunk on-air? How humiliating & embarrassing. Very mean and not very nice of her.
Devil's Advocate
March 9th, 2011
9:35 am
Women hatin’ on women is the oldest hate in the book.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:36 am
Shar,
If her “bestie” is in fact a drunk, then the truth is the truth…..if you don’t want to be labeled a drunk, don’t be one.
Tuna Potpurrii
March 9th, 2011
9:37 am
Needs more mayonnaise.
jd
March 9th, 2011
9:39 am
Rodney its just the truth. this is how people feel about the bert show. they are almost like stale cereal that you keep eating even though its stale. jenn and wendy and melissa just add to much female power to the show especially when bert is gone. how mayn times in one morning can they replay the same bit? at least three times in one morning i hear them replaying over and over the same thing. there show needs a new person who can add new bits, new spark…
Grace
March 9th, 2011
9:40 am
Good luck, Melissa. The show won’t be the same without you.
Jelly Sandwich Meat
March 9th, 2011
9:40 am
I can’t believe people listen to morning radio. Between the mindless chatter and commercials, there is little if any music. What a waste of resources.
Stacy
March 9th, 2011
9:41 am
Billy Ray don’t come on this board and confront people on their opinions. These are comments from people. It’s what we think. You have your view, I have mine, ect..What I hear, what she portrays on the radio is what I think. Please don’t try to be a whistle blower and defend Wendy by confronting others on this board on their opinions. Thank You
Avid Listener
March 9th, 2011
9:42 am
As an avid TBS listener, I will say that Melissa will be missed. While I do not always agree with everything each of the cast members say, I do feel that each of them contributes something worthwhile. The worst thing Cumulus could do is fill the slot with someone else immediately. I definitely agree that Wendy needs no further air time. I too tire of her voice. She’s superfluous to the show altogether. At least Melissa added something a bit more concrete!
Shar
March 9th, 2011
9:42 am
@Billy Elliott er, I mean Billy Ray, nobody deserves such public humiliation, and who is Wendy to diagnose alcoholism? Then she made it into, “What should I do? Poor me! So conflicted!” all while throwing her best friend under the bus. Plus, she bragged about sleeping with one of the American Idol winners’ brother!
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:45 am
Stacy,
I understand our opinions are different, but please don’t be so obtuse to say that “Wendy gives ALL 20-something women a bad name”
that’s just foolish.
Stacy, are you the “Blog Board Police” …. there motto is “everyone is entitled to their opinion, as long as it’s the same as mine”
Whatever
March 9th, 2011
9:46 am
Quiting with no plans.
Just proves what a joke that place is.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
9:47 am
Shar….it aint braggin’ if it’s true
Everybody’s got a random, am I right? – Holly Holliday
To Stacy
March 9th, 2011
9:49 am
Likewise, we don’t want your opinion. If you have enough time to bash someone online, you’ve got enough problems. The best way to not support someone is not to listen or write about them.
joe
March 9th, 2011
9:50 am
Instead of listing to TBS, switch over to 95.5…you might actually learn something of value to your lives, like how Obama leading our country right down the drain into a socialist abyss, full of massive spending, unwillingness to cut anything that would make a dent into our 3 trillion debt, entitlements for baby making machines who cannot afford to raise their own offspring, entitlements for all illegals, healthcare rammed down our throats by hiding funds in a 1,200 page bill that was released 1 hour before a vote on it was scheduled, failure to secure our southern border, etc. Oh, he did do one thing right…a 180 on keeping Gitmo open, so I’ll give him props for that. And Wendy is horrible…
Godawgs75
March 9th, 2011
9:50 am
The Bert show is Jerry Springer on the air. The morons calling in with two boyfriends, or someone sleeping with someone, or they guy never called me back after a date, these are the topics of the show. I stopped listening becuase the topics were repetative and boring. I am glad they do Berts Big adventure. Maybe they can use Melissa leaving to change they way they were heading and put some morals back in the show.
Jason
March 9th, 2011
9:51 am
If I cared about her or Bert or any other of these clowns I’d say that leaving a career type of position that most people in the broadcasting industry dream of (major market station, prime slot) right now with the crappy economy with no plans or leads about the future is just about the stupidest thing I have ever heard of…but then again, I don t care and so I will keep it to myself.
To Shar
March 9th, 2011
9:51 am
Next time, don’t be friends with an on-air personality. also if you don’t put yourself out there, we wouldn’t know who you are.
Cameron
March 9th, 2011
9:52 am
Melissa will be missed. I really wish they wouldn’t re-play bits over and over two days in a row as well as in the same morning. I don’t understand the, “I don’t know whether to tell my husband/wife” or “Is someone surprising me for Valentine’s Day,” etc. because they are ON THE AIR. The specific people they’re talking about is LISTENING! Why were Jenn and Wendy crying now if they’ve known all week?
Snafu
March 9th, 2011
9:52 am
Stopped listening to the Bert Show with all these self centered all about me personalities. Melissa was so damn sickening with “Katie Joe this and Katie Joe that”. Heck, Katie Joe should have changed her name. These people are annoying and condescending especially Melissa. Who cares if she is gay if you are going to be on talk radio at least make it interesting. Who’s next..Jenn Hobby or producer Tracy another annoying voice? I happened to tune in when they started putting these interns on the radio it started going to the crapper especially with Kyle…geeezzzz..where did they find that one.? Anyway I won’t miss her not listening to the Bert Show. As a matter of fact mornning talk radio sucks from Steve Harvey, Frank Ski, Tom Joyner, etc…they all blow.
Bobloblaw
March 9th, 2011
9:54 am
Good Luck to Melissa! I wish her well.
controversy
March 9th, 2011
9:56 am
Agree with whoever said hope Q100 will take this opportunity to change some things. Less repeating segments sooooooooo often, hire someone who can run the show when Bert is out, pump some new ideas into the getting-very-stale show. Same old, same old. Melissa must have a ton of money saved up to be quitting with no idea what to do.
Jason
March 9th, 2011
9:57 am
So of the comments on here are so vicious! I wonder if some of you on here decided to leave your job and there was a blog available for your fellow co-workers to say something about you, I wonder if they would say the same vicious things about you that you are saying about someone you don’t even know. On a lighter note, Good Luck Melissa!!
Driven to XM
March 9th, 2011
9:58 am
The Bert Show and it’s cast of clowns (like Melissa) are why I now almost exclusively listen to XM.
I can't see
March 9th, 2011
10:07 am
Big question is whether Jenn will notice when she’s no longer in the studio because she can’t seem to stop squinting long enough to see! Keep Melissa and send Jenn Snobby packing! I’m so tired of her incessant “I/Me/My” diatribes! She can quickly turn the conversation around to her in less than three seconds! “What do you guys think about the Braves?” Jenn: “Well, MY husband and I went to the game this weekend and WE stopped off at this great little restaurant in Buckhead because WE don’t live inside the perimeter and the restaurants where WE live just aren’t up to my standards and I ordered the salmon and MY husband surprised me with a nice bottle of wine to celebrate OUR 18-week anniversary and it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO sweet!”
Julie
March 9th, 2011
10:11 am
I love the Bert Show and will miss Melissa – thanks for the best 10 years girl !!!
Kennesaw Dave
March 9th, 2011
10:12 am
I don’t get to listen often because of my work schedule, but when I have, I have always enjoyed her personality and her voice. No doubt this was an almost excruciating decision to leave a successful show and on top of that in a downed economy. Melissa I wish well and much success wherever you go.
Listener
March 9th, 2011
10:15 am
So, any more info on Jeff’s pending divorce??
SG
March 9th, 2011
10:17 am
I might actually listen to the show now. I could not stand her.
amazed
March 9th, 2011
10:18 am
Now there are only 2 guys left on the Bert Show: Jeff and Jen
poopstick
March 9th, 2011
10:20 am
Me thinks “Billy Ray Valentine” is really Wendy.
As for me, I’m indifferent to her leaving. I got annoyed with her need to constantly remind us of the fact that she’s gay. But, I didn’t have the disdain for her that many on here do.
Hopefully they find a good replacement (and don’t hire from within)
controversy
March 9th, 2011
10:23 am
To Listener, Jenn was mum on her divorce, too, but the widespread rumor is that she had an affair with the station photographer. So, in a few months, we’ll probably hear what really happened with J&J.
Mom in Lawrenceville
March 9th, 2011
10:25 am
I will miss Melissa. She had the most common sense.
Annette
March 9th, 2011
10:26 am
Melissa you will be missed. You were always a welcome voice in the morning. : ) Best of luck in your future.
@ all the Wendy haters. It is what it is. She sounds like a muppet reject and her voice is UBER annoying. I turn the radio off when she steps up to the mic or when her commercials come on for laser hair removal. She is repellant. Who chose her to do voice ads??? I am not normally a hater, I didn’t drink the hater aid. Wendy is annoying and this is the only place to voice it.
Jack
March 9th, 2011
10:26 am
Best of luck Melissa! Pay not attention to the negative comments here. You know how insensitive Georgians can be. I escaped and moved overseas.
MorningShower
March 9th, 2011
10:27 am
Did it ever occur to anyone that TBS is meant to be listened to on the drive into work, and since not everyone drives to work at the same hour, they intentionally repeat segments? I drive into work at 6:15, but if I drove in at 8:15 I’d still enjoy hearing the bits they put on. I don’t think this is really all that unique of a situation.
And who cares if Melissa mentioned Katie Jo? Wendy mentions Billy Elliott and Bert mentions Stacy, so who cares? They talk about their lives. And?
controversy
March 9th, 2011
10:32 am
Melissa only mentions her homosexuality when it is relevant to the point she’s about to make/the story. Secondly, in a major metro market, there should be enough talent to have all-new bits for a 4-hour period. Shouldn’t be only for “the drive into work, so let’s repeat stories 3x in one morning since most people aren’t in their cars the whole time.” And it’s Tracey who does the laser hair removal ads.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
10:32 am
I’m not Wendy, but good guess tho poopstick.
Yikers
Tami
March 9th, 2011
10:33 am
I wish Melissa all the best. I really respect her for being open about who she is on the air, despite all the hate thrown her way just for being gay. I don’t think she mentioned Katie Jo any more than the other team members mentioned their partners. If you don’t like her mentioning her partner, maybe it’s because you don’t like that she is gay?
I’m inspired by her, and I wish her all the best. The world could use more people like her who don’t define themselves solely by their sexual orientation.
BehindEnemyLines
March 9th, 2011
10:43 am
re: Southland — FWIW, Variety reported this week that a renewal announcement was likely soon. When you’re produced by the same parent company, there’s certainly an advantage.
Jay
March 9th, 2011
10:52 am
Well yes it is Patrick… But she did say that a few years back… Yes now get rid of the fat slob jeff and stupid Wendy…. No one cares about your lame a$$ fake boyfriend.
Jessica
March 9th, 2011
10:55 am
I think this show is great, and I don’t normally listen to morning shows. I think the cast has great chemistry and I think Wendy is a sweet kid who is growing better and more professional with every year. I am sad to hear that Melissa is leaving but relieved that this is a positive choice for her. I know the show will survive but it won’t be the same, and I hope she comes back every once in a while. The show isn’t perfect, but it’s a pleasure to have listened to and gotten to know each of these people over the three years that I have listened. If I didn’t listen to it or like it, I think I would probably have better things to do than rail against it every time it’s mentioned in this column.
Robin
March 9th, 2011
10:56 am
I was one of the original Bert Show listeners, from the very beginning. I love the Bert Show, and I sure will miss Melissa. But, I think she is doing what is right for her. If we would all be brave enough to follow that gut feeling/instinct, we would have more enriched lives. I wish Melissa all the best!
Norma
March 9th, 2011
11:08 am
Norma Lee is avaliable to spill the spot for Melissa!
With much experience with TRG on rock 100.5
WendyLover
March 9th, 2011
11:11 am
Keep Wendy, keep Melissa
GET RID OF JENN HOBBY. She is over rated and not that talented. How she continues to move up needs to be looked into.
Judy
March 9th, 2011
11:13 am
I have been listening for several years; I like the show since it does not require deep thinking on my way to work. I will miss Melissa’s frank style and logical advice. However, I have been trying to find a way to contact the station about Wendy. She does not deserve the air time she gets. She often has trouble reading and is so shallow that she lowers the quality of the show. With Melissa leaving I’m afraid they may turn to her. Wendy needs to go.
To Jay
March 9th, 2011
11:13 am
You’d probably do much better than them on the radio, right? Doubt it. That’s why you’re tolling this site instead of anyone paying you big bucks to be on a morning show. You just got served………( I couldn’t help myself)
Valtool
March 9th, 2011
11:14 am
The real story is she’s leaving because she is having an affair with Jeff’s wife and that is why Jeff and his wife are divorcing.
Faith
March 9th, 2011
11:14 am
Wendy needs to go!!!
steve
March 9th, 2011
11:19 am
I wish wendy and her sorry annoying laugh would go also.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
11:22 am
yall are loco…Wendy is hotness. She doesn’t need to go anywhere.
Love her voice and her comments.
More Wendy please.
Really?
March 9th, 2011
11:31 am
Okay “Billy Ray Valentine” aka Wendy! Can you please stop acting like you aren’t talking about yourself?? No one but YOU would even care enough to keep making all of those statements in your defense.
Rodney Ho
March 9th, 2011
11:31 am
@BehindEnemyLines: That is a surprise. “Southland” averages around 2 million viewers. Leverage? Around 3 million. White Collar averages about 4 million viewers. Rizzoli & Isles and the Closer? 7 million-plus viewers. One thing TNT is touting: DVR+7 numbers. “Southland” is popular on DVR–> it averages close to 3 million viewers counting those.
kelli
March 9th, 2011
11:32 am
I am proud of Melissa Carter for being “out” on radio. She is obviously one of the toughest people out there having to go thru a kidney transplant and come out the other side. Good for her for moving on when it is time, not just when it is safe to do so. Best of luck. You will be the most missed on the show.
kelli
March 9th, 2011
11:33 am
Oh, and remember “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone” Melissa.
jim
March 9th, 2011
11:40 am
Melissa, are you excited about leaving the show?
Melissa: Well. You know. I’m going to like you know when you do something different. Like for me at the stage, um, well. Basically, like it’s not like. Okay. I’m not leaving today. Like I will miss all of the listeners and you know my co-workers. Like the people that work with me. You know, I’m like it’s not like um don’t have any you know options.
RK
March 9th, 2011
11:45 am
The River dropped New? Sounds like they read this board…
Shower, if they were smart, they wouldn’t repeat segments and they would get a longer time of listening.
Nothing like hearing the same entertainment news — and jokes — in the morning.
JEC IV
March 9th, 2011
11:58 am
Wow, big shocker! I click on the story and lo & behold: it’s the same old low-rent comments from the Peanut Gallery. The AJC really should stop asking for reader comments. It’s never anything good. People use the space to vent their anger & frustration on people they don’t even know. Trashing people online is one of the most cowardly things in the 21st century.
I recommend that many of you aspire to the old saying: “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” And no, I’m not affiliated with Cumulus or the Bert Show.
Tim
March 9th, 2011
12:02 pm
the Bert show is the worst radio show on the planet. They are all attention-whoring whining morons.
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:02 pm
IT’S AMAZING THAT BY MELISSA LEAVING THE BERT SHOW IT BRINGS OUT MEAN IGNORANT COMMENTS TOWARDS WENDY! REALLY PEOPLE! THIS IS ABOUT MELISSA! WENDY GIVES ALL 20 YEAR OLDS A BAD NAME??? DIDN’T YOU STACY BY MAKING SUCH A COMMENT!?
IF YOU WANT TO SEE STUPID AT IT’S FINEST THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE.
ANYWAY- GOOD LUCK MELISSA- WENDY -JEFF-BERT- CONTINUE TO DO YOUR THING!
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:04 pm
ALSO — JEC IV AMEN!!
RK
March 9th, 2011
12:04 pm
All caps? Really? And JEC, just ignore the crap…
Bill
March 9th, 2011
12:06 pm
I rather put my genitals in a garbage disposal than listen to the Bert show.
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:09 pm
Excuse me RK – I was in agreement with JEC IV- all caps and you didn’t get that? I WAS IN AGREEMENT! AMEN for his comments- and ALL CAPS yes- REALLY -you read everything thing I had to say too huh?
amanda
March 9th, 2011
12:09 pm
Jim, you forgot to insert “yeah” in the middle of each of the sentences. In the coming weeks, listen to Melissa say that constantly. I’m really surprised that TBS doesn’t at least have some professional urging them to stop with the “like” and “you know.” Not to mention the upspeak. Jenn ends most of her sentences like they’re questions, as does Wendy. Very ’80s Valley Girlish.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
12:12 pm
Hey Bill,
I’d be happy to flip the switch for ya.
RK
March 9th, 2011
12:17 pm
Duh, it was obvious you agreed with her. But who uses all caps? Are you 90?
Allie Cate
March 9th, 2011
12:19 pm
All joking aside, I feel like the intellect of the Bert Show just went downhill quickly. I enjoy Jeff for his sarcasm, Bert because he really is good at what he does, Jenn, well I guess I just like her. I am very concerned that they will turn to Wendy, and frankly, I believe she offers nothing. I have called TBS before and they say to email about complaints. I wonder if we all actually did it, would it make a difference? I fear a drop in listeners after Melissa leaves. With her gone, there are more opportunities for Wendy to speak up. Shoot me.
JEC IV
March 9th, 2011
12:23 pm
Vanessa, were all the caps for effect?
jim
March 9th, 2011
12:24 pm
amanda – I can’t believe I missed “yeah”. You are totally correct. I don’t listen all that much. Seems like her trend was favoring the use of “yeah” recently.
alissa
March 9th, 2011
12:25 pm
Agreed, Allie Cate. Melissa was the smartest on the show. I have e-mailed the show before with no response. Parts of the show I enjoy (Jeff’s and Bert’s stories), but I always change the station when Wendy starts. She truly is not very bright. At all.
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:26 pm
How did you guess my age? WOW is that a talent? If the only thing in life that bothered me was CAPS I’d be in paradise at my old age.
Kat
March 9th, 2011
12:27 pm
Jim: too funny, dude! Vanessa: I didn’t read any of your post – too juvenile with the all caps to bother with.
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:30 pm
Truly just making a point about mean people and Yes JEC for effect I used caps,a statement about mean people and someone is upset and mean that I used caps- this is really the world we live in and it’s scary. Maybe I was wrong for even calling people ignorant but it is what it is.
Peteetong
March 9th, 2011
12:31 pm
Hire Danger Woman.
Constitutionalist
March 9th, 2011
12:32 pm
Jim, that really does sound exactly like a transcript from the show (if you iclude ‘yeah’ in the middle of a few of the sentences). LOL.
Jack Diamond
March 9th, 2011
12:32 pm
You are as rude as those you are point a finger at…the irony…
VANESSA
March 9th, 2011
12:35 pm
I’m a 90 year old juvenile! Fantastic!
godoggo
March 9th, 2011
12:38 pm
Yes, Melissa can be a little annoying…..but most people that are annoying, are the ones that “Give you that voice of reason”….think about it : ) ??? Good luck.
Try 106.7…..True Rock oldies is fresh and new…….
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Matt
March 9th, 2011
12:44 pm
Thanks, Rodney! Lol I knew it was off topic, but I also knew you’d respond! I appreciate it!
juan carlos diego raul sanchez
March 9th, 2011
12:45 pm
please go down the hall and get SS Steve – he sucks the air right out of the regular guys show…
Teacher
March 9th, 2011
12:45 pm
I won’t miss her. A whole lot of babbling but never makes a point.
Pam
March 9th, 2011
12:45 pm
Love the Bert Show! Good Luck Melissa…you will be missed. I never turn the radio station when you are speaking. I do turn when the awful laser hair removal commercial’s come on or just about anytime Wendy speaks. I’m not a Wendy hater…I just think she belongs more behind the scenes,not even doing traffic, perhaps as a producer. How about bringing Johanna onboard. She’s fun, upbeat – could never replace Melissa but would add flavor to the show.
Jay
March 9th, 2011
12:47 pm
Mark… Us straight people were here first.. Born and raised here… Melissa wasn’t.. Retard
WRIK Radio AM
March 9th, 2011
12:49 pm
I don’t listen to the babble on the FM stations. I tune in FM to listen to music. I tune in AM for blathering. What little I have listened to is too left-wing fringe.
'trtainmntatitzbest
March 9th, 2011
12:51 pm
I loved Melissa, only had one complaint. We don’t need a play-by-play on life with the girlfriends.
If still in media wherever you end up, please leave the Kati-Jo updates out of the Show comments.
hokie4life
March 9th, 2011
12:55 pm
WOW I really don’t understand all the hate! I will DEFINITELY miss Melissa. She really was the voice of reason on the show for me. I hope she reconsiders…:(. Today’s weather is perfect for this kinda news…bummer!
To Jay
March 9th, 2011
12:56 pm
Hate to break it to you, but some of your friends and family have been lying to you. They are gay and are born and raised here too.
Billy Ray Valentine
March 9th, 2011
12:57 pm
we must all be on different pages here, some folks say they turn the station when Wendy speaks, I for one don’t see her voice as annoying. I enjoy her comments (and her voice)
and no, I am not Wendy
SamE
March 9th, 2011
1:01 pm
Never did care that much for Melissa, couldn’t deal with all the KatieJo talk, who freaking cares!!! Will not miss her, at all. Looking forward to a good replacement.
SamE
March 9th, 2011
1:02 pm
PS: nothing is wrong with Wendy, she’s not the best of even entertaining but there’s no need to make mean comments about her. And I’m definitely not Wendy, in case you’re wondering.
Zoe
March 9th, 2011
1:08 pm
Stopped listening to Bert and his crew about two years ago. As for Melissa – I am tired of self serving lesbians who constantly need to remind the rest of the world that they are indeed, lesbians. Enough already. Heteros don’t constantly seem to feel the need to advertise their sexual preference. What exactly is so special about gays and lesbians that we need reminders of their existance on a daily basis?
To Zoe
March 9th, 2011
1:13 pm
How about laws that treat them not so special?
Mike
March 9th, 2011
1:25 pm
I am glad that man basher is gone…another post said she mentioned katie joe every other word…we know your gay move on.
Mick
March 9th, 2011
1:27 pm
I am sad to see Melissa go. She was my favorite person on the show when I have listened in the past. And AMEN to everyone who has commented re:Wendy. Her increased air time is the reason I have stoped listening almost completely. She is a complete twit.
Freddie Mercury
March 9th, 2011
1:31 pm
Atlanta radio SUCKS !
Me
March 9th, 2011
1:37 pm
WOW! I am amazed at the stuck up people that live here in Atlanta. You have a problem with gays? Good for you, who cares? Don’t like Q100? Good for you, don’t listen, plenty to choose from. Don’t like Melissa? Don’t worry, she will be gone soon. Be a freaking adult and quit your whining about why you hate listening to the Bert Show. Frankly the cast members on that show have done more for the Atlanta community than any of you will in your lifetime. But I don’t see anyone getting their head out of their ass long enough to see that. Let the woman go in peace and live her life. Thanks for the years Melissa! Best of luck!
Keno
March 9th, 2011
1:40 pm
lol! Haters are gonna whine like little children, I suppose. Best of luck to Melissa in all her future endeavors!
Constitutionalist
March 9th, 2011
1:43 pm
“Me” sounds like Jeff Dauler has joined the discussion. Me: People are venting what they don’t like about the show. Parts of it, they like. Of course there are parts liked; otherwise, they wouldn’t listen. When will Cumulus listen to the listeners? Have they ever done a focus group?
Tami
March 9th, 2011
1:43 pm
Wow, it’s amazing how rude and vulgar people are when they are anonymous. It’s really a sad commentary on our modern culture. What ever happened to treating other people like you want them to treat you? What ever happened to decency, kindness, and self respect? When people come on here and rip up others so viciously, they aren’t showing the best of themselves.
Sending best wishes to all of the members of the Bert show.
You Asked
March 9th, 2011
1:52 pm
Melissa is a great on air personality. As a straight conservative there are more than a few issues I disagree with her on. However her handling of her own sexuality and politics on air has been very professional and insightful. There are also many areas where I agree with her on nurturing relationships and raising children. Without her professional and considerate discussions of sensitive issues I would missed out on her wisdom.
Thanks for 10 years of great morning talk and best wishes to you and your family Melissa.
You Asked
March 9th, 2011
1:53 pm
Tami
March 9th, 2011
1:43 pm
Wow, it’s amazing how rude and vulgar people are when they are anonymous.
- – -
Your mother wears army boots!
(Just kidding… )
You are correct some people use anonymity to reveal their ugly side.
longtimeatlantan
March 9th, 2011
1:57 pm
I wonder if Melissa is going to OWN? Good luck girl! You’ve made most of us think at least once on our views of those you questioned us on! Thanks for letting us grow with you!
You Asked
March 9th, 2011
1:58 pm
Bill
March 9th, 2011
12:06 pm
I rather put my genitals in a garbage disposal than listen to the Bert show.
- – -
Now that would be a ratings bonanza!
(You first)
LS
March 9th, 2011
2:00 pm
Melissa is the only TBS member who responds to e-mails. She also has a Formspring page and answers questions from the community daily. Daily! She seems to care a lot more about the opinions of listeners than any of the rest of TBS people. BEST WISHES, MC!
Over30
March 9th, 2011
2:05 pm
I used to turn to another station when she laughed or got on her soap box. She’s been less preachy lately but its time to go. Wendy is so annoying and Jenn is not far behind…love Jeff and Bert. Can they please get a cool woman like Robyn Quivers who doesn’t gush and whine.
Kat
March 9th, 2011
2:22 pm
Vanessa: Slight correction then – you are a 90-year-old idiotic juvenile without a clue. Sorry, my mistake there.
Chiff
March 9th, 2011
2:25 pm
Well, I for one will miss Melissa Carter. I enjoy The Bert Show. I don’t understand all the “I hate Wendy/I hate Jeff/I hate Jen” blah blah blah. If that’s how you feel…then don’t listen to the show, don’t read about what’s happening on the show….how’s that for brilliant?
WAR EAGLE
March 9th, 2011
2:27 pm
well, now that GAY radio is going away, let’s work on HOMIE radio with repeat every three with nazi wanda!-AXE her!
You Asked
March 9th, 2011
2:27 pm
Hey Chiff… Good luck with having them not listen.
Some people aren’t happy unless they are complaining.
Jay
March 9th, 2011
2:33 pm
Good one stupid.
Chiff
March 9th, 2011
2:36 pm
So I noticed, You Asked. Well, I said what was on my mind and can now get back to work.
RudeBoy
March 9th, 2011
2:42 pm
The only reason I listen to the Bert Show is because it forces me to get out of bed and turn the radio off. Check out the Bill Handel KFI AM 640 Morning Show. Its both informative and entertaining.
N. Turner.
March 9th, 2011
2:52 pm
Melissa will be missed, greatly.
Sorry to hear about Jeff’s divorce. I listen to the show everyday, and don’t know how I missed that announcement.
And while I do tend to enjoy the show every morning, I do have to agree with those that have said that the show repeats way too many segments. And I don’t need to hear about some crazy female dating/relationship drama everyday. And I also agree with the comments about Wendy, I’m sure she’s a very nice person, she just doesn’t add anything of value to the show.
Kurious Kate
March 9th, 2011
2:52 pm
Since she is leaving the station, who there will inherit her flannel shirt wardrobe?
Amanda e
March 9th, 2011
2:54 pm
RudeBoy, I have been looking for Bill Handel! THANK YOU! I listen to him online on the weekend when I’m on my computer.
Laura
March 9th, 2011
2:55 pm
First off Melissa you will be missed, and you are a great asset to the Bert Show.
I really amazes me how people like to talk smack about The Bert Show. Everyone of you have made negative comments saying that you don’t listen, but you gave so much information in your comments that proves that you do listen. You know way to much about there life history. Only a long time real listener would know that information.
You say that you don’t like when Melissa mentions Katie Joe, really! Why did you have to bring up the name if you couldn’t stand her talking about her. Be for real, you liked when she did so you could something to talk about around the water hole. Who doesn’t talk about there partner. If you didn’t that means you really don’t care about them.
You say you don’t like Jenn Hobby, but why? You say that she is “snobby”. How do you know? Jen is a very intelligent woman for her age. Her vocabulary is out of this world. She has so much to offer The Bert Show.
Jeff: Not to many comment on Jeff only comments about divorce. How would a non listner know this kind of information?
Bert everything positive.
Wendy: Why so much hate for her voice? Have you ever stopped to listen to your own? Noone’s voice is perfect. She is a 21 year old lady that is actually doing good for herself. She is holding a steady job with o.k. income and long hours. Who doesn’t stumble over there own words at some point in time or laugh funny. At least she is a happy individual with a lot to bring to the Bert Show.
I know someone will have something to say about the post, but you know I really don’t care. If you really sit back and think about what you say before you say it you might rethink it.
LS
March 9th, 2011
3:04 pm
Rodney, how about a better photo than the BBA one with someone’s arm in the foreground? Surely there’s a photo of Melissa somewhere.
What?
March 9th, 2011
3:05 pm
Laura do you listen to the show? Wendy is 25 years old and she says she struggles with money all the time…. People have opinions… get over it. I will miss Melissa but, I am sure she won’t be the last to leave…. I am guessing Jeff will be next and then Jen….Nothing lasts forever!!!
Chainz
March 9th, 2011
3:06 pm
That show is still on????? Really??? I mean really???? Since 99X was shut down and 96 Rock re-invented itself……. ATL terestrial Radio is dead……… But seriously…..people actually listen to the Bert and Ernie Show……. probably facinated at shiney objects too………
Laura
March 9th, 2011
3:17 pm
I thought someone “WHAT?” might have some sort of crazy remark. I said with a ok income. Never said she made a lot of money. Please read before you comment.hmmmm…Nothing last forever. We live in the moment.
What?
March 9th, 2011
3:21 pm
Crazy comment? I was just stating the facts. You don’t even know how old Wendy is!! Plus is the income ok if you run out of money each week as she has explained on the radio one day?? Don’t get mad because I called you out…..
Karen
March 9th, 2011
3:26 pm
Bye, Melissa. Thanks for providing one of the two voices of reason and fairness for all ( Bert being the other, except when it comes to animals). I hope you find something great that offers new experiences for you.
Now, please can we listen to someone else read the traffic besides Wendy? I hate to bash anyone, but her cutesy over-enunciating is anything but cute. There is no accent that warrants saying “hiieeeway niieeenty-two” and “IEEE – Seventy-fiieeeve”?
amanda
March 9th, 2011
3:33 pm
Karen, I agree so much. It’s such a fabricated little girl voice, and rarely do you hear her get through a traffic report without giggling or stumbling over words. I LOVED it when Natalie read traffic during BBA; she has a melodic voice and did not overenunciate or say “weather FOR today” over and over. Sometimes I just don’t get that channel changed fast enough. She’s a Jenn clone and is banking on taking over for Jenn when Hollywood calls for good.
Laura
March 9th, 2011
3:36 pm
You didn’t call me out. I today’s economy everyone is living from pay check to pay check. No matter how old you are.
Clyde Crashcup
March 9th, 2011
3:36 pm
I agree 100% with Meredith and Anastasia. If you skimmed over their comments, go back and read them. They both hit the nail on the head! Why in the heck would anybody at age 40 quit their job in today’s economy…contract was not renewed that’s why! I agree with the other comments…Jenn is a snob and so is Jeff, but occasionally he will make me laugh so he can stay. Please get rid of Wendy and that “wannabe a white girl” Joanna. I like Bert though.
nativeatlantan
March 9th, 2011
3:45 pm
Please take Wendy off the air! She chimes in about things she knows nothing about. Jenn Hobby needs to go as well, her entertainment buzz is always a day late.
Anastasia
March 9th, 2011
3:46 pm
Thanks, Clyde. I can’t believe how it’s not being mentioned. It is so very obvious that Cumulus had no desire to renew her contract. To be more believable, she should’ve at least made up something that she was planning on doing. Cumulus doesn’t want Melissa fans to be angry, so the agreement was to say Melissa isn’t passionate anymore and has decided to wander about instead. And pay for invitro and a family. Right.
Q100Listener
March 9th, 2011
3:51 pm
I listen to the show as often as I can … I no longer live in the area so I have to catch it online. It’s much better than radio here. I think they all work well together and so melissa will definitely be missed. I didn’t always agree with her, but I liked how she presented her argument.
I’ll agree with others … jenn and wendy do get on my nerves, so when jeff and bert are out melissa just isn’t enough to dilute those two. But, as someone else said, to each his own, some might like them, I just really hope they don’t replace Melissa with wendy.
Jack Diamond
March 9th, 2011
3:56 pm
Jenn is “intelligent for her age”? Ouch.
SmithySmith
March 9th, 2011
3:58 pm
@Atlanta – I totally AGREE with you!
SmithySmith
March 9th, 2011
3:59 pm
DO NOT replace Melissa with Wendy, please!
atlantaradiosucks
March 9th, 2011
4:01 pm
NO WAY she is just walking away w/out a plan. Anyone who believes that clearly doesn’t understand the radio biz.
Emma
March 9th, 2011
4:01 pm
I have enjoyed the Bert Show and Melissa. I really love Jeff, he makes me laugh so hard sometimes. I must agree with most, Wendy is just not cut out for the show. I don’t like Johanna either. Jenn has her moments but all in all I like Jenn. Bert I like listening to him too. I think all in all the show tries to be a little too politicially correct to not offend people. Good luck Melissa, I hope that you will do great in your life.
Marilyn
March 9th, 2011
4:07 pm
FYI – for all of those who think Wendy isn’t annoying on air – she is absolutely horrible off-air. Arrogant, ugly (I mean it – her face looks like a pizza), and absolutely intolerable. I’ll give you some inside info, as someone who worked for Cumulus for a bit – if a young, and clearly talentless intern becomes a regular fix on a show out of nowhere, it’s because she slept with one of the Dickie brothers. Who, you know, own the station. And how do you think Wendy got her little slot on the show? No one there likes her because they ALL know how she “got” her job.
Melissa probably got fed up with it too. The more you know!…
Kiki
March 9th, 2011
4:12 pm
To all the Wendy haters/dislikers: I’m almost 100% positive that it’s PRODUCER TRACY that does the annoying laser hair removal commercials, and not Wendy. And yes, they’re annoying as heck.
Jennifer
March 9th, 2011
4:13 pm
To all the haters: Why waste your time & energy to bash the show/members of the show?!?!? Get a life! It’s easy to hide behind a computer & say such rude, hateful, & hurtful things. We all know that you would never have the balls to say any of these things to their face, heck or even over the phone! If you don’t listen to the show, how do you know so much about it? If you don’t listen to the show & are not a fan…why do you care? Why are you reading this story? Why take time out of your miserable life to put someone down? I love the show. I look forward to it every morning. What they have is really special. I hope they continue to be successful & that they are around for many years to come. I think some parts of the show may need some revamping & new segments, but overall it is by far the best radio show & team in the South. Just about every other station in Atlanta is jealous of their success & are constantly trying to create their own version of TBS (not gonna happen-too fake & boring). Good luck Melissa & I hope you remain a friend of the show & that this isn’t the last time we hear from you on the show. Before I started listening to The Bert Show, I despised any kind of talk radio/morning show. I wanted to turn on the radio to hear music, not conversation, commercials, etc. That all changed when I found TBS. I actually look forward to my morning commute, they make it more than bearable but enjoyable. The cast has me laughing & crying with them every morning. I love how they aren’t afraid to talk anything. Some of the segments hit so close to home & I completely understand what the caller is going through. It makes you feel better that you aren’t the only one who has problems or are going through something. Its great to hear the advice of the cast & fellow listeners that call in. You can count on receiving honest advice. The chemistry of TBS cast is like nothing I’ve seen in radio before. You can tell that they all really like one another, although they are so different & they do disagree. I think each member of the show is so important to making the show what it is. Melissa will be missed so much by the Bert Show community. I just hope the show will be able to find someone who balances the show out as well as she does. They need someone that is willing to be honest while respecting others opinions. I hope this doesn’t hurt the show in the long run. To the true fans of the show, every member of the cast feels like a close friend. It’s an escape that we all look forward to every morning. Only a true fan can really understand this.
yamama
March 9th, 2011
4:14 pm
Laura, two things. First, please learn how to use the word “their”. “You know way to much about there life history”. Seriously? Second, not everyone lives paycheck to paycheck. Some of us are educated and smart with our money.
carry on.
Amanda
March 9th, 2011
4:14 pm
I got so tired of the long commercial breaks that I actually timed one … NINE MINUTES. Between the breaks and just repeating bigs, they make a lot of money for doing very little. I’d get up at 3:45 a.m. for that gig.
Amanda
March 9th, 2011
4:17 pm
Jennifer, if you are laughing and crying with them every morning…you may be a little unstable.
Funguy70
March 9th, 2011
4:17 pm
dang marilyn… do tell…. lol
i will actually miss melissa myself.. good luck to ya
Funguy70
March 9th, 2011
4:26 pm
ALSO, I have to agree with Amanda on the long a$$ commercials.. they usually play them back to back.. they could def use a few new sponsors..
Marilyn
March 9th, 2011
4:27 pm
Funguy70 – she slept around with everyone she could to secure her job. Period. And the funny thing is, she’s so intimidated by other women that she doesn’t speak to them. It has a lot to do with why so many people dislike her not just at Cumulus, but listeners as well. You can tell she’s absolutely not genuine. Everyone who works on the same floor jokes around about it because it’s so blatantly obvious – she is an inhumanly slutty girl and will spread it for anyone. And when you sleep with a Dickey brother, you ain’t goin’ nowhere.
Not even Bert can get rid of you!
xtra
March 9th, 2011
4:40 pm
I believe Marilyn.
Funguy70
March 9th, 2011
4:42 pm
damn..
Laura
March 9th, 2011
4:44 pm
With a name like yamama does not sound to educated. Sounds to much like a street name. just saying.
Laura
March 9th, 2011
4:44 pm
maybe to be educated you should say your moma
xtra
March 9th, 2011
4:52 pm
On Q100 not negotiating a contract, I bet Melissa got a bonus if she didn’t admit that. Q100 doesn’t want to alienate the gay community. But Melissa said she won’t state definite plans because she wants people to know Q100 didn’t renew. I think she has morals and ethics.
Angel
March 9th, 2011
4:54 pm
I also believe Marilyn. How else do you explain how she (Wendy) got into her position? For years she’s come off on AIR as a slut…imagine what we HAVEN’T heard.
Bob
March 9th, 2011
4:55 pm
Melissa will be missed. It’s a shame but I wish the best for her. Also, all the people on here who seem to hate Wendy like she is the spawn of Hitler really need to get lives. It’s pretty easy to not listen to the show if she bothers you that much. I like her so I will keep tuning in.
Jules
March 9th, 2011
4:58 pm
I agree with xtra. I don’t know anyone who walks away from a six figure salary/benefits, who must have health insurance, with no future plans at the age of 41. Not to mention 15 years in radio, what else can she do? I’m not saying she’s not capable just limited in experience. Good luck to you Melissa.
Scott "Yogi" Yoggerst
March 9th, 2011
5:00 pm
This is sad but I am so happy for my buddy Melissa!! I met her when she first started on the Bert Show and we became close friends. Good Luck Melissa I know something will be great for you around the corner! ( Hopefully in Chicago!! LOL) Love ya Yogi
MF
March 9th, 2011
6:32 pm
Bring back Toucher, Rich, and Crash!
Barb
March 9th, 2011
8:29 pm
I have listened to The Bert Show for 10 years. Will miss Melissa. At least she has integrity. Jeff makes me laugh. Bert is a good moderator. Wendy adds nothing. Over Jenn Hobby. Too bad it wasn’t her leaving instead. But then again Hobby won’t make it national or on TV – doesn’t have the talent. So, guess I’ll have to get satellite radio or switch stations.
BERT_WEISS
March 9th, 2011
9:03 pm
Some of the people on here are really JACKED up!!!
And that rumor about Jenn sleeping with the photographer is true…I’ve slept with her too.
Tomfoolery
March 9th, 2011
9:17 pm
I heard Dagmar Midcap is the target to replace her.
Philip
March 9th, 2011
9:34 pm
Thank God!!!!!! Now i can listen to Q100 again. Hopefully Bert will quit acting like a Duche.
Butch Carpetmuncher
March 9th, 2011
9:42 pm
I’m going to miss that stuff.
Butch Carpetmuncher
March 9th, 2011
9:46 pm
Pphhhuuuuuttttt, Dang hair caught in my teeth. I keep tellin Melissa to do some manscaping, but he’s all about being natural.
Butch Carpetmuncher
March 9th, 2011
10:05 pm
UUUUUmmmmmmmmm. I want some of the Dagmar Midcap as a nightcap.
JeffSucks
March 9th, 2011
10:35 pm
Now if they would just get rid of the rest of the cast, it will be all good. Jeff is just fat and obnoxious. He isn’t funny at all. Most of the stuff that comes out of his mouth is usually stupid, Melissa made a good move. She knows the show sucks.
Voice of Reason...
March 9th, 2011
11:35 pm
NEWSFLASH… If you listen to XM Radio, NO ONE CARES!!! No one cares that you’re stupid enuff to pay money to listen to radio! We’re NOT impressed! Really, we’re not! If you’re dumb enuff to pay for radio, whether it’s XM, Satellite, Terrestrial, UFO-ish… NOBODY CARES!!! YOU’RE AN IDIOT!!!
You obvious listen to regular radio, and the Bert show, or you wouldn’t know who/what the article is talking about… you freakin “i only listen to XM radio” LIARS and LOSERS!!!
To those lonely, miserable, SOB’s that are on here criticizing someone you don’t even know… GET AN F’N LIFE!!! YOU’RE A LOSER!!! You’re a bunch of jealous a$$holes, that are unhappy with your current situation in life. Think you can do better than anyone on the radio? THEN GIVE IT A SHOT YOU MISERABLE LOSERS!!! GET A LIFE!!! or turn off your radio… it’s that simple.
Miss Obvious
March 9th, 2011
11:43 pm
Voice of Reason = Frustrated By Not Having Satellite Radio
clix
March 10th, 2011
6:35 am
Does anyone who is straight, and male listen to that show?
Takli
March 10th, 2011
7:10 am
For those of you who believe Wendy offers nothing to the show: I suggest you email each cast member. I just CCd all of them the same email. I was told by 2 of the members that they take anything on the blogs with a grain of salt. If change is to be made, they must recieve emails from people, as they do not put any weight on criticism conveyed through a comment section like we have here today.
jenn@thebertshow, jeff@thebertshow, bert@thebertsow, melissa@thebertshow
I urge you to write and let them know!
jd
March 10th, 2011
7:13 am
jesus the 6 am hour must be the repeat hour. 30 min of melissa making her announcement. Then Jenn Hobby pretending to give real advice via IM chat..what a boring segment. Come on Burt. Grow some balls and start doing real bits instead of repeats the first two hours of the show. I mean why not just wait until 7 am to come into the station if your gonna do repeats from 530-7am..Plus lose the jenn hobby bit on her sending ims to people cause thats just f’n boring to listen too
Jack Diamond
March 10th, 2011
8:01 am
Takli, no one cares that much…and that IM segment is awful.
trystme
March 10th, 2011
10:13 am
I will miss Melissa. I hope that she goes on to bigger and better things. She needs to be in a line of work where she helps people.
Clyde Crashcup
March 10th, 2011
10:58 am
I take back my comments about Melissa, Jenn, Jeff, Wendy, & Joanna. I don’t know these people and really could careless what they do.
Jazzy Jeff
March 10th, 2011
11:41 am
Thank Goodness it is her leaving….Tired of hearing about her partner! No one cares about her negative views on everything.
Jazzy Jeff
March 10th, 2011
11:44 am
I meant to say, Thank goodness “HE” is leaving!!!
Atlanta Guy
March 10th, 2011
12:09 pm
The show plays to the lowest common denominator. And the radio business is one where you have to do to shameless promotions to survive. No matter what happened with Melissa’s contract, she was the most well-spoken and intelligent one on the show. The rest of them suffer from deep insecurities that correlate directly to their inflated egos. I hope she goes on to something bigger and better.
Mom
March 10th, 2011
12:11 pm
Enter your comments here
Mom
March 10th, 2011
12:13 pm
FYI
Ed
March 10th, 2011
12:40 pm
@Jay — bigot!
Bert Weiss
March 10th, 2011
3:03 pm
We will all miss Melissa dearly. Don’t worry though, we will not allow Wendy any additonal airtime, nor will she ever become a member of the cast.
Allie
March 10th, 2011
3:32 pm
“Bert” – she is already on the website has a member of the cast.
Marilyn
March 10th, 2011
5:13 pm
Ironically, the two people you’d think would be the most douchey off-air are the nicest: Bert and Melissa are down to earth, always friendly, and not arrogant at all. It’s Wendy and Jenn that are the rude ones who actually think they’re significant.
Norma Higdon Lee
March 10th, 2011
6:14 pm
hey rodney is she gay u like U
Funguy70
March 10th, 2011
10:28 pm
marilyn… u def have the inside scooup..
those are the two I would have guessed were real too…
U ROCK!
Rickie
March 11th, 2011
9:02 am
Did y’all listen today? Nothing but repeats. Apparently everyone on the show has the day off. Unbelieveable.
Anne
March 11th, 2011
12:08 pm
Wow, I have not listened to them since 2 years and everything is news to me. Jeff and Jen are divorced and Melissa is leaving…. I wonder what major life changes did Bert go through? I had quit listening due to the snobbish attitude of Bert and frankly the show got to dull and annoying. But I did like Melissa. Best wishes to you.
Grandma10
March 11th, 2011
11:53 pm
I agree with Annie. They have attitudes that they think they are better than everyone and know everything.
Bert is whipped and needs to grow a pair. Wendy has to be the worst air personality in Atl yet they keep her on and talking. Go away Jenn and Wendy. The show was better last week with Bert gone for some reason
Grandma10
March 11th, 2011
11:55 pm
Bert Show should be renamed “The rerun Station”
Former Atlantan
March 12th, 2011
2:04 pm
Good for you, Melissa! Come out to Portland, OR. We are welcoming out here and love our Lesbians.
Danny Del
March 13th, 2011
10:51 am
Please get rid of that home wrecker Wendy. Can’t keep her toung out of married guys mouth’s. Sick.
Ted Sheckler
March 13th, 2011
11:40 am
When is Q and AJC going to get rid of Jeff Dauler’s soon to be ex wife. She is horrible and has no business being employed. Also, it still annoys me that people think Jenn is a good person. Everytime I hear a Sister Hazel song, I am reminded how she did that guy wrong. Shame!
Just Saying
March 13th, 2011
11:40 am
Oh no, now my wife and her wife will have to listen to someone else in the mornings. I just haven’t been that impressed. Famous, not for skill, but for preferring fish to beef.
Just Saying
March 13th, 2011
11:49 am
On review, that was mean spirited. I just think we never hear the full story. She could be leaving because of her and Jeff, wanting kids, or just over stayed her welcome. Happiness is hard enough to find without petty comments. Sorry. Hope God blesses you and your journey.
Jane
March 13th, 2011
1:11 pm
We wonder why kids are so mean and like to bully. If these comments are any indication I would say they learn from their parents.
nobama12
March 13th, 2011
9:50 pm
Fred Toucher rules!!!!!!!!!!!
Jeff
March 14th, 2011
12:59 am
Who cares? My god, who LISTENS to Atlanta FM radio anymore? Let’s see — nobody plays music… the “new” music that’s out there these days is pretty much crap… and how interested can people possibly be to listen to these uber-trendy people at Q-100 babble on about their average lives???
The only reason to listen to FM radio is to get traffic and weather updates and some news — that’s it. The “witty banter” and “new rock” gets old. And, to be perfectly blunt, a lot of people like Melissa kind of offend the moral sense of some people, so they really don’t care to hear her talk about her life every freakin’ day.
Q-100 had some decent moments when it first came out, but just like the majority of Atlanta FM radio, things at EVERY station got stale and boring by the mid-2000s, and EVERY attempt by so-called program directors to fix them has not worked at all.
With satellite radio and Ipods now available to consumers, the need to be glued to an FM radio station during a morning or afternoon commute is unnecessary and worthless. The only good that FM radio can provide is background music in an office or doing some live remote broadcast at some event.
I’m a big fan of radio… I’ve even worked some in the industry… but aside from a SMALL core of dedicated listeners, most Atlanta people I know don’t give a crap about the FM dial, nor do they listen for more than 2 minutes at a time. Bad management by mega-companies like Cumulus and Clear Channel, coupled with failed format changes and increased competition, have pretty much killed every station in one way or another. When I was a kid, Z-93 had a HUGE audience… 94-Q was separate and had a HUGE audience… 96 Rock appealed to a different group and STILL had a HUGE audience… Kicks 101.5 had the country audience… etc. etc. etc. Now, you can’t tell one station from another, and like I said — with Ipods and smartphones and satellite radio, FM stations are really hurting.
As a consumer, I either listen to my Sirius radio or some of the AM stations — 680 for sports and 750 for news. That’s about it. I haven’t had an Atlanta FM station on my radio at night or during the morning rush in almost 10 years. And it’s sad, because I have a lot of great 80s radio memories. But unless some smart person comes along who is IN TUNE with the public and can radically shake things up at a station, Atlanta FM radio will continue to be stale, boring, sophomoric, offensive to many, trite and quite silly.
Somebody please just come along, play some classic rock hits of the 70s and 80s, mix in a few lost tracks and deep tracks that are fan favorites, and have a decent news, traffic and weather team, and you’ll be fine. No more silly schtick, no more cackling laughter, no more fart jokes, no 14-year-old boy humor, no metrosexual programs with a lesbian vibe — just play some U2 or Bob Segar or Jackson Browne or R.E.M. or Cheap Trick or Styx or Bruce Springsteen, tell me if it’s gonna rain, tell me if the interstates are clear, and what happened in the news overnight… that’s all I need.
Matthew
March 14th, 2011
12:04 pm
I listened to the show when the announcement was made, and while I fully support anyone’s right to do as they please, I also support the listener’s right to react.
To be blunt, I was disgusted at the notion that what she is doing is “courageous.” Leaving without having another opportunity is a luxury that few can afford. I support anyone “moving on” and “making a change” if one’s current path is not desired, but most can not do this.
The factory worker hates his job, hates his boss, has no advancement and would very much like to take a few months off to “find him or herself” before moving on to another job. However, he or she has kids to support, and can’t quit without another opportunity lined up.
The office worker performs boring, repetitive, mind numbing work. How many times would these workers love to walk out the door? They can’t. They have obligations.
It takes no courage to leave. It takes courage to STAY.