Frank Ski’s big announcement Thursday: will he stay or will he go?
Frank Ski has been a fixture on Atlanta radio the past 14 years. Will he make it to year 15? CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com
Loading ...V-103’s Frank Ski this morning was touting the “biggest announcement of my life” tomorrow morning on the radio station.
This could mean several different things. Like the big Bert Show announcement earlier this month when Jenn Hobby said she was leaving and later, going to Kicks 101.5 as a mid-day host, I have no direct knowledge of what Ski has up his sleeve. I can only surmise based on his current situation.
Ski has been part of the longest-running local music morning show in Atlanta on the same station: 14 years with Wanda Smith. He’s outlasted Steve & Vikki and Randy & Spiff. He’s been on longer than Kevin & Taylor and the Bert Show. He works hard. He takes his craft seriously. He can do silly stuff. He can tackle the hard issues. He has a fair share of critics, who complain that he’s an arrogant name dropper, but he brings in the listeners year in, year out.
Here are possible scenarios:
- Ski has a huge new party to announce, a charity event to push, a concert to hype. Realistically, this probably wouldn’t be so big that he’d need to promote it ahead of time. That is something he would just announce.
- Ski has signed a new contract. He’s been without a long-term contract since September and has been negotiating for a new one throughout the fall, even necessitating a meeting with the CBS honchos up in New York. He and Smith have been regularly No. 1 for most of the 14 years the show has been on the air in all key age groups. Why not keep him around for another go? Sure, he gets well compensated, well into the six figures, but he generates even more for V-103 in ad revenue. Ski himself has been silent on the contract issue since I wrote about it in mid-October and his attorney Mark Trigg has declined to comment. The problem with this scenario is it would be considered business as usual. Why would he need to announce it?
- Ski is going to be syndicated. With Tom Joyner, Rickey Smiley and Steve Harvey as his primary competitors, he sure would love have 20 to 80 stations in his pocket nationwide. It’s lucrative and ego gratifying for sure. Ski has had limited forays into syndication in the past, including his former home in Baltimore, but nothing has stuck. The problem with this possible outcome: CBS, which owns V-103, has very few urban stations that would be able to put on Ski immediately and most other urban stations are already tied up with Joyner, Smiley or Harvey. It’s truly a game of “Survivor” in the radio world nowadays on that front. So while this would be big news for Ski, it’s probably not that likely.
And now the most talked-about scenario in Atlanta radio circles:
- Ski will tell the V-103 audience that he is leaving, that he couldn’t come to terms with the station over his next contract. This is plausible. Most radio companies simply get rid of personalities and don’t let them say goodbye on air. (Clear Channel Atlanta, for instance, usually takes this route.) Rick Caffey, who runs CBS Radio Atlanta, does things differently. He, for instance, let every jock at Dave FM wish the world adieu in September before the station went all sports. While sad, it was very classy and respectful. Ski has helped fill V-103’s coffers by the tens of millions of dollars over 14 years. The least Caffey and program director Reggie Rouse could do is give Ski a chance to wish Atlanta farewell given all that he’s done for the city.
Now why would CBS want to get rid of him? Perhaps Ski is asking for too much money and/or a syndication deal CBS can’t or won’t fulfill. Or on the flip side, CBS may want him to take a pay cut that he couldn’t accept. I don’t know.
Have $2.2 million? You can live where Frank Ski has lived for many years in Dunwoody
UPDATE: Coincidence? His house is up for sale for $2.2 million. Many people know where it is in Dunwoody because he used to host his annual wine auction party there. Build in 1992, it’s a European style “custom estate,” as noted in the advertisement, with eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 12,032 square feet on 1.37 acres. Amenities include two-story foyer and room overlooking private wooded lot, master-on-main, theatre, second kitchen on terrace level, heated pool & spa and 3-car garage. Outdoor spaces include oversized deck, screened loggia, gazebo, playground & outdoor stage.The descriptive also includes this line: “Surrounded by estates owned by athletes & celebrities.” Sotheby’s is the real estate broker.
This type of downsizing could be in anticipation of a new career with much less income to pay for such an expensive mortgage. He has had success, from all accounts, with his year-old Frank Ski’s Restaurant & Lounge.
If Ski is indeed out, this leads to more questions:
- Will Wanda Smith, his long-time on-air partner, stay? She’s under a separate contract. I presume she’d stay and team with whoever else joins her.
- Will Ryan Cameron move to mornings? Cameron, who signed with V-103 for a new contract earlier this year and isn’t going anywhere, gets paid morning money to host an afternoon show. From a lifestyle standpoint, Cameron can wake up at a normal hour and live a good life now. He’d probably do mornings if he were asked and he has subbed in for Ski in the past when Ski goes on vacation. As a hometown man, he’s very popular in Atlanta. I get very few complaints about him compared to Ski on this blog.
- With money freed up, V-103 could hire Big Tigger, a former “106 & Park” host and last heard on WPGC-FM in Washington D.C. to do mornings with Smith. Or he could do afternoons if Cameron takes mornings. He has subbed for Cameron in the past and at age 39, he’s nine years younger than Ski.
If you want to read more:
- Frank Ski’s negotiations up in the air
- Photos from Frank Ski’s 2007 wine auction at his home
- Photos from Frank Ski’s 2008 wine auction at his home - now up for sale
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125 comments Add your comment
ShawtyBlackATL
December 12th, 2012
11:41 am
Rodney, you’re on it buddy! Regardless of what happens be on the lookout for Big Tigger!
kayman
December 12th, 2012
11:44 am
Uh oh, hotdog! I guess it is possibly the end of the road for this era. I would rather have Ryan Cameron be there rather than Big Tigger. However, I’m not the decision-maker in this situation. If you do bring Big Tigger on then place him in the afternoons…
GaPeachy
December 12th, 2012
11:48 am
I sure hope he is saying goodbye! I hate to say i want anyone to lose their job but he has lots of other business ventures so will be just fine. He is just soooo annoying. Lets put the Ryan King on all day long! I have been listening to Ryan since grade school, he is sooo much more relatable. My Mom, myself and the kids all can listen to Ryan.
GaPeachy
December 12th, 2012
11:48 am
I sure hope he is saying goodbye! I hate to say i want anyone to lose their job but he has lots of other business ventures so will be just fine. He is just soooo annoying. Lets put the Ryan King on all day long! I have been listening to Ryan since grade school, he is sooo much more relatable. My Mom, myself and the kids all can listen to Ryan.
darkgable
December 12th, 2012
11:51 am
good luck Frank. i am too old for the music the station plays, but he has some good topics and has been positive for the community. i knw the usual cast of people who hate him will post, to each his/her own. The urban community needs more than booty shakin music, frank has had shows dealing with uplifting people as well as funstuff. Good luck wherever God takes you.
Jason
December 12th, 2012
11:51 am
He’s saying goodbye, take it to the bank.
bpcdogg
December 12th, 2012
11:59 am
Who gives a SHI?????
Mike
December 12th, 2012
12:02 pm
get this Queen off the air!
Keisha
December 12th, 2012
12:04 pm
I’ve hated Frank Ski from the beginning and I’d love to see him leave. His arrogance and bourgie attitude are sickening. The only person I dislike more than him is Wanda. If she fell off the earth tomorrow, I’d think a higher power has finally heard my pleas. With that said, I’d love Ryan in the morning, but he and Wanda would make a horrible pair. They don’t seem to have a lot in common and their chemistry is very awkward. I like Ryan at his current time slot, but if they move him to mornings, he’ll need another cohost.
In terms of Frank Ski, I don’t know what his announcement is and honestly, I don’t care.
Ms.Simon
December 12th, 2012
12:05 pm
I truly hope he is GOING!!!!! “begging Ryan” Please come on and take over the Morning Show (begging).
Daughter of Sammyy Davis Jr, Jr
December 12th, 2012
12:06 pm
I hope he will remain a fixture! Tackles the hard issues and a role model for the community! Stay on, Frank!!!
TONEY TONE
December 12th, 2012
12:09 pm
FRANK HAS BECOME AN ICON IN ATLANTA LIKE IT OR NOT FRANK DID WHAT HE WAS SUPPOSE TO DO, HE CAME TO THE ATL AND TOOK OVER HER ENTER AT THE RIGHT TIME SO DO NOT GET MAD CAUSE DUDE SAW THE OPPORTUNITY AND OTHER DID NOT, FRANK KNOWS HOW TO PLAY THE GAME AND I RESPECT ANYONE WHO CAN PLAY THE GAME AND WIN FRANK IS A WINNER,FRANK DO NOT STOP KEEP PUSHING AND I WILL ALWAYS BE A FAN HOLLER HOMIE PEACE AND LOVE, WANDA SISTER GET YOUR PEACE OF THE PIE AS WELL YOU MY GIRL OVER AND OVER LOVE YOU TOO.(PEACE)
TONEY TONE
December 12th, 2012
12:10 pm
SORRY MEANT HE ENTER NOT HER MY MISTAKE HE NOT HER
Tanya M
December 12th, 2012
12:17 pm
I think he’s leaving, but as someone said above, he’ll be fine. He’s a smart man. I will be sad to see him go. He does do a lot for the community and I’ve enjoyed listening to him for all the years he’s been here in the ATL. I don’t care much for Wanda, she’s always interupting him when he’s talking. If he does leave I wonder who they will pair her up with.
Clothes Hanger
December 12th, 2012
12:18 pm
My guess is that he’s coming out of the closet. Be yourself!
Julie
December 12th, 2012
12:19 pm
I too feel he needs to go. He will not be hurting for money. He is very arrogant and really I stopped listening to V103 because of him. Wanda can go tooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
jbm
December 12th, 2012
12:27 pm
I knew when Ryan came back to V-103 that it was just a matter of time before Frank left and Ryan takes that position. If that is the case. If not, oh well….
O4thWard
December 12th, 2012
12:33 pm
I heard he was starting a new venture with eddie long. a clothing line for young men
Kwame
December 12th, 2012
12:34 pm
Hey Rodney – what’s going on with Justin Lock – he announced on BMA today that he’s leaving……
Jeneba
December 12th, 2012
12:34 pm
No matter what happens, Frank Ski will be fine in the end. He is one of those personalities that can go anywhere and shine. On the other hand, I really don’t understand why they keep Wanda around. All of the silly shenanigans is way too much for any time of day let alone the morning time!
MzNewy
December 12th, 2012
12:35 pm
I think he is leaving. He has been MIA off and on for the last few months. Ryan has been doing mornings, where he was on a rival station and seems to be a good fit back in the morning. I think Frank will still have his charities etc and will continue to be a presence around town. As for Wanda, I can’t see her being Ryan’s sidekick and she will probably go to another slot if she doesn’t leave with Frank.
just saying tho
December 12th, 2012
12:35 pm
…he prolly going to roll because he has that new lounge, other biz ops and its time for something new…I just hate all the extra talk. I want to hear MUSIC. If I wanted to hear talk, I’d listen to 1380WAOK…oh yeah, I hate Wanda’s nasty voice/laughs….
TG
December 12th, 2012
12:37 pm
LOL @ 4thWard!
He's still here?
December 12th, 2012
12:38 pm
Can’t say I that Iisten to V-103 in the mornings anymore, and the jocks are the main reason, although I would wish him well in whatever this chapter might bring. Perhaps more relatable personalities would bring me back into the fold. Have to admit that I find Wanda even less appealing than him. If he leaves maybe they could use this as an opportunity to move her somewhere else. Everyone needs their job though…..
Calliope
December 12th, 2012
12:38 pm
Good for the Community? Community Leader? Icon? Really people… this is the problem with Atlanta. Way too many lemmings drinking a lot of kool aid. Frank Ski scams money off the “community” he claims to promote and help. Any business or anyone he promotes on the show you best believe he has his greedy little hands in it. I love how Frank always promotes some of the most crooked, bootleg business that prey on the Black community (owned by other Black people) in Atlanta… Doing good in the community??? Yeah, only if he gets a cut, SMH.
Nat. Atlanta
December 12th, 2012
12:40 pm
Don’t be too quick to give Caffey any type of praise. He has not always let djs say goodbye on the air (remember WAOK.) Hopefully, he learned his lesson from that fiasco. Atlanta radio needs an Atlanta radio station, not a New York or Californina cloned station. We need a station who cares about the Atlanta community.
Nat. Atlanta
December 12th, 2012
12:40 pm
Don’t be too quick to give Caffey any type of praise. He has not always let djs say goodbye on the air (remember WAOK.) Hopefully, he learned his lesson from that fiasco. Atlanta radio needs an Atlanta radio station, not a New York or Californina cloned station. We need a station who cares about the Atlanta community.
TG
December 12th, 2012
12:41 pm
How is it determined what comments have to await moderation? My original comment is “awaiting moderation” and I have no idea why. Summed up, I pretty much said “Good riddance to Frank and Wanda” and that I wish the writer of this artlcle had left his insult of non-Ski fans (”haters” he called them) out of the article. Is that enough to warrant moderation? Wow
Scorpia
December 12th, 2012
12:43 pm
Praying that if Ski leaves, that Ryan will be brought to Mornings! My Mornings would always start right when he was on Mornings before!
KD
December 12th, 2012
12:44 pm
Does he need help packing?
JLO
December 12th, 2012
12:54 pm
Don’t be too quick to give Caffey any type of praise. He has not always let djs say goodbye on the air What about Griff and Sophia they never said goodbye. They just vanished, and we were left to hear what happened to blogs and interviews several months later. IT’s been real FRANK!
Atlanta Guy
December 12th, 2012
12:58 pm
His house has just recently been listed for sale. So something is up.
lisa
December 12th, 2012
1:01 pm
I hope he is gone. Bring Ryan CAmeron on. I am 29 and I have been listening to him since I was in 6th grade. He is more relatable and funny. And please stop singing the praises of Frank Ski. If you like listening to the radio in the morning, there aren’t many people to choose from.
a22matic
December 12th, 2012
1:09 pm
I’ve grown to like Frank over the years, but I wasn’t a big fan in the beginning. I was just too used to Mike/Carol. I need a local radio show in the morning, and that’s what Frank/Wanda provides. I’m not saying either is the best, but I want to hear about ATL/GA issues. I listen to 1380 WAOK after the Frank/Wanda show, so i can be informed. Same with AM radio, I want like it to have a local flavor. I’ve grown to like Frank over the years, and he can flip things when needed. He can do shows on politics, abortion, music, the Atlanta sewer system, ECT. It actually appears as if he ‘prepares’ for his guests with intelligent questions. He’s articulate, and I think he’s better suited for AM radio now. If he leaves, I hope he gets a talk show on WAOK. If not, I wish him well with all his endeavors.
Jst Askn
December 12th, 2012
1:17 pm
@a22matic…I fondly remember the Mike & Carol days on V-103…thanks for the flashback and happy memories.
I also remember when Ryan Cameron hosted the Top 8 @ 8 on V-103 back in the early 90s…more fond memories.
a22matic
December 12th, 2012
1:22 pm
Jst Askn – I also remember the Ryan show on v-103 back in the day! Guess we’ve been in ATL for a while huh?!
Ms V
December 12th, 2012
1:26 pm
I would much rather see Ryan and Wanda in the morning they work so well together as comedians and it would be a very intertaining show. I might start listening to the morning show again if that happened. Over time Frank’s voice has started to be an issue so from that stand point he would need to go because of that.
Rick James
December 12th, 2012
1:26 pm
In his 14 years at V-103 I’ve heard about 30 minuets of Frank Ski which I thought was awful radio..It amazes me what the public will consume.Best of luck to him whatever he does.Unlike Ryan Cameron Frank is just not a likable guy..
Keepin' It Real
December 12th, 2012
1:31 pm
I’m gonna be honest … I love listening to both Frank and Wanda. I was a huge fan of 96 Rock (then Project 961) and listened to their morning shows for years and V103 in the afternoons. After Project 961 was cancelled, I listened to a lot of stuff and liked Frank and Wanda the most. If they leave, I will probably not stick around … unless Ryan goes to the morning. Hilarious!
For all the “haters” as stated in the article, get over it! Frank and Wanda have been #1 for years in ratings without your help … something good occurred for a long time before you made the decision to not listen. But keepin’ it real, the same could be said for me. I just happen to be one that likes them.
I Miss Atlanta
December 12th, 2012
1:31 pm
Wow, bring on Big Tigger! I can’t wait………
JGlass
December 12th, 2012
1:34 pm
I worked with Frank over the years and he was always helpful and thoughful when I came to him needing his help with promoting my clients/projects. Hate to see him leave but this is normally how things go at V-103. He’s smart and forward thinking so I know he will be just fine.
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Boss Girl
December 12th, 2012
1:34 pm
When you “gotta go” you “gotta go” . I’m sure that the station will just “keep it moving” if he does.
TL
December 12th, 2012
1:36 pm
Neither of them are likable hosts. Ski is arrogant and Wanda is not polished at all. So dueces if they leave…
NetRadioJock
December 12th, 2012
1:41 pm
I never cared for Frank Ski on air, but I will say that it will be a big mistake if CBS radio lets him go. His morning show is the #1 show in the city and it performing just as well as the station is. In this economy, CBS will end up letting him go and they will pipe in Big Tigger or someone else from another city to cut costs. The slow death of local radio. Also, Frank & Wanda has outgrown V-103’s format. Would you want personalities close to their 50s announcing music that caters to younger teeny-boppers? I’m just saying. I think that he would good in a news/talk or adult contemporary format. Good luck Frank.
Keno
December 12th, 2012
1:45 pm
Good riddens! WAY too arrogant…
John H.
December 12th, 2012
1:45 pm
Who cares? He is just another ego maniac, who thinks he made v-103 the station that it is. There are more important issues going on in Atlanta than whether a disc jockey will stay in Atlanta. He needs to be reminded that the station was big before he got his present position. I began listening the v-103 when it first became a hip hop station in the late 1970’s. Frank Ski does a good job, but he comes across like he created that station’s popularity. He will probably stay on board, unless another big r&b market will pay him another big salary. Which I doubt.
Tman
December 12th, 2012
1:52 pm
good riddance
Seriously
December 12th, 2012
1:56 pm
PLEASE, for the love of 8lb baby Jesus in a manger, PLEASE be leaving!!And take that annoyingly asthmatic Wanda with you!
BIGPAPA
December 12th, 2012
1:58 pm
I HOPE FRANK SKI LEAVES HE ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT WHERE HE IS FROM ONE SECOND IT’S NYC NEXT SECOND IT’S B-MORE NEXT SECOND IT’S FLA … IF YOU THINK THESE OTHER PLACES ARE BETTER THEN GET THE HELL ON WE FROM ATLANTA DON’T WANT YOU HERE ALL HE DOES IS TALK ABOUT HE KNOWS WHO HE MET WHO ASS HE KISS TODAY AND HE ALWAYS TRYING TO SHOW OFF PICTURES OF HIM KISSING SOMEONE ASS HE MAKE ME SICK ..AT LIKE YOU BEEN THERE BEFORE CLOWN WE DON’T NEED SOME GROWN ASS MAN HERE IN ATLANTA ACTING MOIST OVER SOME REV. EDDIE LONG STROKE TO MUCH ASS KISSING FOR ME NOT THE IMAGE I WANT YOUNG MALES IN THIS CITY TO SEE … AND HE NEVER NEVER ALLOW ANYONE ELSE TO TALK WITHOUT TALKING LOUDER AND OVER THEM IF YOU WANT TO BE THE ONLY ONE TALKING FRANK WHY HAVE ANYONE ELSE ON YOUR SHOW ??? ALL HE SAY IS LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN WHY DON’T YOU LISTEN TO OTHERS FOR A CHANCE I CAN ONLY HOPE HE THIS IS THE END OF FRANK SKI AND THAT OBESE HOOD RAT WANDA SMITH … WE NEED SOMEONE LIKE RYAN C THAT IS FROM THE ATLANTA AREA AND IS PROUD TO BE HERE NOT SOME LOUD MOUTH LIKE FRANK THAT IS ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT HOW SOME OTHER PLACE IS BETTER ISN’T THIS IS WHERE YOU CASH YOUR CHECK BOY ??? IF YOU DON’T LIKE GET THE HELL ON WITH YOUR ASS KISSING SELF …. OH I FORGOT HOW HE WAS KISSING THE MAYOR ASS TOO THAT WENT TO JAIL GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE
Pandora
December 12th, 2012
2:01 pm
We can speculate as much as we like, but it will all be revealed tomorrow.
Peggy
December 12th, 2012
2:02 pm
There are days I liked him & days when I had to just turn off the station. Frank is very smart & knowledgeable about things outside the hip hop community. I met him several times in other cities and he was always approachable & very nice. Bottom line is Frank & Wanda are getting up there in age. They can’t even pretend to like the trash they have to play on a daily basis. When you hear them interviewing a 21yr old up rapper, the interviews sound forced & fake. I have not listened in years but after listening to the interview with Kenya Moore’s fake boyfriend that made it’s round on several high profiled blogs Reggie & Frank should be embarrassed at all that horrible laughter coming from Wanda. She sound like an 80yr old smoker.
IT’S TIME
Todd D
December 12th, 2012
2:03 pm
I don’t care either way but if he goes Wanda Smith is done. She brings nothing to the show, but an irritating laugh.
Please
December 12th, 2012
2:04 pm
Please go…take Wanda, and find Griff from whatever street corner he’s on, and go back to MD. Thanks.
Smokey's Mom
December 12th, 2012
2:05 pm
Where is Melissa Summers/Mike & Carol. Even Porshe Foxx would be better. Please bring back Melissa Summers….
Former V-103 Listener
December 12th, 2012
2:06 pm
I stopped listening to the Frank and Wanda show years ago because I remember Frank Ski talking about Mariah Carey like a dog for MANY years. She was on the show and he was kissing up her behind and honoring her and all of that. Ever since that, I stopped listening to that station. He is phony. I don’t like phony people. I now listen to The Steve Harvey Morning Show. At least Steve Harvey is for real.
Plus V-103 plays all of that ghetto hoochie coochie music.
Yalanda DryerBuzz
December 12th, 2012
2:07 pm
@ajcradiotv suggesting @Frankski syndication but I don’t know cause they can’t book a good 30 minutes for tv show?
Cutty
December 12th, 2012
2:21 pm
Spiritual Vitamin on Friday mornings, drunk in the club on Friday nights.
See ya when I see ya!
O4thWard
December 12th, 2012
2:26 pm
Where can I get some of this “hoochie coochie music” from. One thing I like is some hoochie coochie music. Frank was a know it all, especially when he would talk down to the people in Atlanta. Also, when he would not call out his boy, eddie long for being a child predator. I lost all respect for him.
SteveB
December 12th, 2012
2:27 pm
I’ve stopped listening to V103 in the mornings because of Frank Ski. I love Ryan Cameron – he is funny, he’s real. Frank Ski lacks the warmth to connect with listeners especially first thing in the morning, Wanda is so ghetto. The reason Frank Ski’s ratings are high is simple: 2 hip hop radio stations in Atlanta–if you like hip hop or black music, only 2 choices we’re stuck with in the morning drive. I listen to Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Tom Joyner for R&B music plus I like funny, jokes. Frank Ski is boring.
Smartie
December 12th, 2012
2:33 pm
He and Tonya are divorcing.
E-Lane
December 12th, 2012
2:33 pm
My first thought when I saw the headline “Frank Ski’s big announcement…” is that he’s finally coming out of the closet!
Be gone
December 12th, 2012
2:33 pm
@Cutty….that is hilarious!!!!
Bi-Curious George
December 12th, 2012
2:36 pm
Will Frank’s announcement be that he is FINALLY coming out of the closet, tired of being ON THE DOWN LOW and worrying about getting caught?
Bi-Curious Mo B.
December 12th, 2012
2:38 pm
Will Frank be the new morning host on KICKS 101.5 FM ?
YEAH, BABY!
Elektrisha
December 12th, 2012
2:51 pm
Will Frank’s announcement be that he is giving away SIRIUS-XM Lifetime Subscriptions to jive-talking deadbeats, panhandlers & lowlifes for Christmas….
…or Kwanzaa….
to promote his move to satellite radio?
Even Still
December 12th, 2012
2:53 pm
Ryan Cameron has been on Atlanta radio longer than Frank Ski though…*Shrugs*
The Kang here...
December 12th, 2012
2:55 pm
What about Chris Lub-a-luba and Poon Daddy?
Mill
December 12th, 2012
2:55 pm
who cares?
blkshepherd
December 12th, 2012
3:04 pm
When I moved to atl back in 98 V103 was the station i would listen to every morning then 104.01 evenings and weeknds. I still listen to 104 sat. mornings for Young Blood who seems to have only about 20 oldies because he plays the same ones week after week. When 103 hired Ms Sophia, or whoever that drag queen was with that horrible voice and doing that dumb sound with his tongue..brrrrrrrrrrrrr..I was through. I stopped listening to the show. Wanda’s laugh and demeanor, and Frank’s I have knowledge of everything. Was a bit much. Seening I havent listened to the show in over 4yrs I guess I wont miss if Frank or Wanda leave. They were toast years ago for me.
Diddy
December 12th, 2012
3:19 pm
A lot of people criticize Frank Ski but I personally respect him and appreciate all of the thing he has done in Atlanta. Some say he is arrogant, but how many arrogant people do you know who would devote some much time and effort in a kids organization and the youth football league?
The writer is right, you all are haters. Only a hater would say negative comments about his accomplishments. What have you done in the community? How much money have your raised? What restaurant do you own? When is the last time you got invited to the White House? What celebrity phone numbers do you have on your phone. Some of ya’ll still drinking Yellow Tail Riesling from Kroger. STEP YOUR GAME UP AND STOP HATING. Frank Ski is a successful man. Period. Now get off his n>>>>!
Tony
December 12th, 2012
3:20 pm
Yeah, I think its curtains for Frank. I came to ATL in 1999…I was 19 years old at the time. It’s not that I hated Frank Ski, I just didn’t “get” him at the time. I’m 32 years old now and can honestly say that I’ve grown to admire him. He’s an awesome family man and businessman and has done a lot for the community. Dude basically carved out his own career. I really don’t see what folks mean when they say he’s arrogant; I’ve never got that vibe from him. And name dropping??? Hello??? The guy is in radio…if he talked about himself all the time, then folks would have a problem with that, too. Much success to Frank Ski! This is the end of an era!
Star Brand Manager
December 12th, 2012
3:20 pm
I don’t think we should be sad about Frank and Wanda leaving. It is definitely time for a change in Atlanta radio. The station is in desperate need of some younger hosts. I think Frank has really made some waves and so he will be fine. Wanda on the other hand, not so much. I think Frank has enough connections in the community that his restaurant will be successful or he will definitely have a career in consulting etc. So good luck to Frank and Wanda. Now, let’s get’s some fresh new radio in Atlanta! Embrace and look forward to change.
SayItIsSo!
December 12th, 2012
3:20 pm
Please tell me that he is leaving and taking Wanda with him!!!!! I can not stomach him or her in the morning, so I listen to 107.9 or 104.1.
Out with the old and in with the new! Good riddance……..
tee
December 12th, 2012
3:36 pm
I think the last scenerio will be the likely one , I moved here 12 years ago and he had just been on for 2 years but I never liked him as a host , especially when the “war” as i called it happend with Tara was on the show, . They argue too much regarding issues on the air , I dont care for wanda as well because she made sure she was the last man standing when they got rid of everybody else when they allowed frank to surround himself with the crew he wanted wanda made sure it was her (then she started calling out frank on the air when she got her name on the show ). I saw this change up coming when they brought Ryan Cameron (who i really like and respect as a radio host and person)over from 107.9. now all they need is a co host for ryan which i elect rhashan ali because they have great chemistry on the air .
Rich Kidd
December 12th, 2012
3:42 pm
Why is there so many negative comments? This man has done so much for this community. He keeps us informed on current events, he has a great kid foundation and always giving back. Why can’t you just say Thank you and good luck to you and your family no matter what’s the outcome.
Gord
December 12th, 2012
3:45 pm
His big announcement is he’s coming out the closet!!!!!
brink
December 12th, 2012
3:52 pm
He’s quitting to bring back 2 Hyped Brothers & a Dog!
Nicole
December 12th, 2012
4:02 pm
I don’t liten to Frank and Wanda in the morning, and havent for years. I cant stomach either one of them. Frank talks way too much and thinks he knows it ALL. Wanda is too ghetto and laughs at her own jokes which are not funny at all.
Michael
December 12th, 2012
4:03 pm
There are a lot of negative comments about Frank Ski because people are saying how they feel about him. If a person rubs you wrong and you speak about it that does not mean that you are a hater.
Big C
December 12th, 2012
4:04 pm
Stopped listening to Frank’s show a few years ago because of Wanda Smith. Frank is a great guy, and does a lot for the community, but CAN be arrogant at times. However, when you’re a person of somewhat celebrity, you sometimes don’t feel like dealing with people all the time, and I’m sure you have some bad days. I wish Frank the best in whatever happens, just please, Please, PLEASE…Get rid of Wanda’s ghetto, ignorant, chain-smokin’, loud-moth behind!
'tainmentinAtl
December 12th, 2012
4:08 pm
Thanks Rodney, the way you laid out the options was genius and entertaining to read. 14 years of thank you to Frank, as arrogant as he is. Did some good Atlanta community work over the years.
BIGPAPA
December 12th, 2012
4:09 pm
IF HE WOULD HAVE CAME TO ATLANTA AND NOT TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH HE LIKE OTHER PLACES SO MUCH MAYBE HE WOULD HAVE KEPT PEOPLE ON HIS SIDE BUT HE CAME TO TOWN WITH HIS NOSE IN THE AIR LOOKING DOWN AT US …SO WHAT HE HAVE SOME NUMBERS IN HIS PHONE SO WHAT HE KISS AND LICK TO MANY ASSES FOR ME A REAL MAN WOULDN’T BE SUCH A ASS KISSER ALL HE DO IS KISS ANYONE ASS HE THINK WILL MAKE HIM A BIG SHOT … HE NEVER LET ANYONE ELSE TALK ON HIS SHOW I HOPE HE GET THE HELL ON AND SPEND HIS DAY KISSING OTHER MALES ASS WITH HIS EDDIE LONG STROKE ASS KISSING SIMP DRINKING ASS ALL HE TALK ABOUT IS WINE AND BOOZE GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE LOL LOL
Pat Smith
December 12th, 2012
4:12 pm
I have no ill feelings towards Frank Ski at all! Very positive brother he is. So with that being said, I hope that whatever decision he has made (or has been forced to make), is one which is positive for him and his family. Put your big guy britches on Atlanta, wish the brother well and grow up!
linda
December 12th, 2012
4:18 pm
Good luck to frank what ever he does. I would like to see ryan in the morining or afternoon. If he does morning if i had it my way i would like for elle duncan to be his co host, they were good together. but since i know that is not possible i will settle for wanda.
ja the A
December 12th, 2012
4:30 pm
This was a well written piece… Rodney.. Frank will be served well be moving on…
Michael
December 12th, 2012
4:32 pm
Yeah very postive alright. SMH. He did not stand up for the young men that his buddy Eddie Long molested. We don’t need big guy britches to say how we feel.
Marcus in Ellenwood
December 12th, 2012
4:35 pm
I pray he finds God’s plan for his life. I just hope its not on V1033. I stop listening to V1033 about six months into his time at the station. The inspiration vitamin should stay. Wanda Smith should stay. Frank Ski needs to get to stepp’in.
shannon
December 12th, 2012
4:37 pm
He should go out while he’s on top. His ego is such that he doesn’t want to be around and wait for the decline.
I have worked many of his events and have watched him operate and rub elbows with some pretty heavy hitters.
The only way to remain at the top of his game is to go out hot.
Superwoman, yes I am
December 12th, 2012
4:47 pm
Im in the “who cares group”. He is a decent deejay, but as far as being a “pillar of the community”? Not so much. I have heard some very interesting things about his off-the-air antics and I sure wouldnt want my kids emulating them. I wish him the best
Kat
December 12th, 2012
4:49 pm
He’s pregnant!
meme
December 12th, 2012
4:53 pm
I stopped listening to v-103 after traveling with Frank & Wanda on one of their winter vacations. Frank was a stuck up a** and acted like he was better than everyone. So hopefully Frank is saying good bye. I feel that Frank is to old (50yrs) to be the host of V-103. Bring Ryan on, I met him at a function and he treats everyone very nicely.
kayman
December 12th, 2012
5:04 pm
Honestly, Frank Ski isn’t a bad person. He’s hard to deal with at times. CBS ought have kept Tara Thomas on air to have kept him in check instead of Wanda Smith, whom isn’t a very articulate or worldly. He has had a good run as a morning drive host, but it’s time for a decent change, which is Ryan Cameron. Now Ryan needs to add a strong community service element to his show if he is moved to mornings. Otherwise, Ryan Cameron’s morning show would be fine.
V-103 isn’t a “ghetto” station like some of you like to say. Hot 107.9 is a definitely “ghetto” station because they play that same mess 24/7; whereas, V-103 actually cuts a lot of that out during certain times of the day like middays, late nights, and Sunday mornings. It’s obvious what is the problem with most of the posters, they don’t like “full-service urban contemporary” radio stations rather have their urban AC radio, which is also syndicated (Steve Harvey and Tom Joyner). That’s fine, but realized your boring choices and non-local hosts that lead them. There are plenty of this whack and boring Urban ACs stations in other southern cities for you choose from by the pairs. However, full-service urban station is a rare thing these days, so I enjoy it.
I’ll stick with V-103 any day regardless because it might spin some hip-hop but they play more contemporary R&B music than Kiss 104.1 or Majic 107.5/97.5 combined.
dreammaker
December 12th, 2012
5:31 pm
go away frank ski…AND TAKE THAT IGNORANT,UNSOPHISTICATED,NONARTICULATE,HOOD RAT WANDA SMITH WITH YOU..how did wanda smith get a radio job??its not her looks.not her speaking skills,she should be working at wendys!!
Jack Diamond
December 12th, 2012
5:37 pm
Fire Wendy!
Pam
December 12th, 2012
6:03 pm
Quit listening years ago. Even the great and wonderful Frank Ski can’t push the trash V103 plays for the masses. Never understood why Frank felt he was a celebrity. Just another wannabe B-lister with no substance, no convictions and no style.
Now where is Porche Foxx
Sweet Brown
December 12th, 2012
6:08 pm
LOOK, AIN’T NOBODY GOT TIME FOR THAT!!!
EndofSpeculation
December 12th, 2012
6:53 pm
***I got a friend who knows Ski personally. They talked to Frank recently and said that Frank will be making the announcement that he is leaving V103. If it wasn’t for the temp contract that he was offered and accepted, he would’ve been left two months ago.
CJ
December 12th, 2012
7:27 pm
Here’s the deal. 107.9 is the best alternative to whack a@@ Frank Ski. Rickey Smiley and Ebony Steele hands down got it on lock. The only person to give Rickey hard competition is Ryan Cameron. If RC goes to the morning, I will be listening to V103 enjoying my mornings.
hotlanta
December 12th, 2012
7:41 pm
Frank please leave because I am tired of you saying who showed up atr your raggedy restaurnt. Folks know you pay people to come to the restaurant and take a picture an dplace on your wall. I am tired of him talking aobut his son taking trumpet lessons. I was ROTFLMAO when he said his son went to Pace Academy and then 2 weeks later they got the janitor for child pornography. The Lord just shown Frank matter how much money you pay to keep your kids outta so-calld danger it will always follow you. He needs to go because I am sick of him talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin/talkin and talkin. Just watch when he comes to work tomorrow when he says that my cellphone and facebook blew up. Folks contacting me from Mars saying man what yo gonna say. I said wait until 7:00am in the morning.
Hostal Malure
December 12th, 2012
7:58 pm
Quiet as it’s kept, I honestly hope that Frank is leaving. His arrogance annoys me and Wanda is too busy cackling to realize that he looks down on her. Wanda needs to go to because the station obviously doesn’t have faith in her which is why they bring in someone to co-host with her whenever Frank is absent instead of letting her host by herself. I have been listening to this station for years in the morning at work and the quality has greatly deteriorated. I would LOVE to hear Ryan in the mornings again and wouldn’t mind if they brought Elle Duncan back as his co-host. Can we get Porsha Foxx back on afternoons if Ryan takes the morning show?
NJones
December 12th, 2012
8:08 pm
Please, Plz,PLEASE…BRING BACK RYAN CAMERON Frank and Wanda Just Dont make me feel good about my day, so I lesson to q100 and Ryan Cameron in the afternoon I hate turning to q100 but I want to laugh! Or smile (Sorry)
Eric
December 12th, 2012
8:17 pm
We’ve seen several Atlanta morning radio shows disbanded… from Steve & Vikki to Cindy & Ray. B-98.5 keeping Vikki, and pairing her up with Kelly Stevens… Star-94 keeping Cindy, and pairing her up with new co-host Jimmy. We saw Jen Hobby leave Q-100, and gets picked up by Kicks-101.5 for midday slot. It would appear that Frank & Wanda’s show could be next… Wanda possibly being paired up with Ryan Cameron… or Big Tigger… depending on the direction that V-103 management wants to go in. That big announcement coming as early as tomorrow.
Troy
December 12th, 2012
8:35 pm
The comments on this thread are simply EPIC. Reading these comments has been some of the best entertainment that I’ve had in long time, lmao.
If Ryan Cameron gets the v103 morning show, I might start listening to broadcast radio in the morning again. Period.
DO IT REGGIE ROUSE. DO IT.
Freedom from Imsanity
December 12th, 2012
8:51 pm
Who cares! The guy is a bum!
NowWHAT
December 12th, 2012
10:16 pm
OMG!!! I freakN hope and PRAY HE DOES LEAVE!!! AND TAKE THE BIG MOUTH WANDA SMITH WITH HIM!!!! I stopped listening to them couple years ago when make some negative comments about the gay community. GOOD BYE PLEASE!!!!!!!!
black boortz
December 12th, 2012
10:17 pm
His big announcement, on the heels of Kasim Reed’s endorsement of gay marriage, is that he is coming out of the closet…….finally!!–with Eddie Long by his side (or should I say “Edie Long”?)
sonj
December 12th, 2012
10:19 pm
YOU GUYS ARE SO FUNNY!! You talk about how you hate Frank Ski and Wanda, but listen to their show every day, lol. Yes, Frank Ski can be annoying, but so can Ryan! I think Ryan is too old to be acting the way he does sometimes. STOP HATING PEOPLE!! Frank and Ryan are great radio personalities! Frank would be great for talk radio, and I also agree that Frank and Wanda are too old to be playing the music they play. Ryan is no spring chicken either! Frank Ski has a wife and kids, why would you all wish him bad luck? I don’t understand? If you didn’t like listening to Frank and Wanda, stop!!! But they continue to be NUMBER ONE!!!
black boortz
December 12th, 2012
10:26 pm
I could have sworn I heard Frank say that he was moving in town earlier this year. So his home being up for sale doesn’t really come as a surprise to me, but who knows?
I sure wish I could find as many people to hate on me as Frank has. Maybe then I’d be a little richer with more people concerned about what I’m doing……instead, I’m in my GRANDmom’s basement, jobless, naked, eating Cheetos, and reading gossip blogs.
Either way, good luck, Frank. And if you fail, who cares? You’re rich!!
WGST
December 12th, 2012
10:34 pm
Give his time slot to THE KIMMER !!!!
(and Mr. Wayne (No Offense.) )
BIGPAPA
December 12th, 2012
11:08 pm
FRANK HAS A POT BELLY AND HE HAVEN’T LOST ANY WEIGHT YET AND WANDA LOOK NASTY WITH HER OBESE LOUD MOUTH ALL FRANKS SAY IS LISTEN LISTEN LISTEN HELL YOU NOT THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY FRANK GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE
tyrone
December 13th, 2012
12:09 am
v need to pay ski a lot more money or he gone—book it. he tired of working for this chump change.
Nonia
December 13th, 2012
12:27 am
I kicked V-103 to the curb years ago in favor of XM radio, WCLK, 107.5, 104.1 and 107.9.
V-103 has been in my opinion on a steady decline if for no other reason their market has matureed and would rather be more informed of things that affect our daily lives such as life, love, relationships, finances vs. hearing interviews on a 21 year olds hip hop CD release. Evidence of this generation gap is apparent when Frank in his late 40’s maybe 50 is trying to seem “Down” and in the “In” crowd when interviewing a 20 year old rap artist-
If the announcement is that Frank and hopefully Wanda as well, are moving on, it still may have been too late to save the radio station as this should have been done years ago amongst fierce competition from more mature radio station formats-
Vince Doodley
December 13th, 2012
1:39 am
Who cares? White people dont listen to V-103.
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Correction
December 13th, 2012
4:56 am
Go fat light skinned guy go. Go you homophobic fat light skinned guy go.
Angela
December 13th, 2012
6:58 am
I think its time for him to leave no one hardly listen to V-103 anymore
jullian
December 13th, 2012
7:05 am
Who cares! Let that fat name dropper get on down the road. Wanda has carried his fat butt for a long time – she’s gotta be tired.
MzNewy
December 13th, 2012
7:08 am
He is leaving. Just announced.
Jessie James
December 13th, 2012
7:18 am
This is the best news possible, but way do you have to stay in the ATL.? Please just loose yourself Frank and take BIG GIRL with you, she sucks too. You have made my day, Thanks Frank and Wanda it’s bee a long time coming!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DREAM
December 13th, 2012
7:23 am
HE JUST ANNOUNCED THAT HE IS LEAVING!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU BABY JESUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN’T STAND HIS A– AND TAKE THAT COW WANDA WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE LET RYAN HOST THE MORNING SHOW.
Leslie
December 13th, 2012
9:29 am
I’m glad to see Frank & Wanda go. I was never a fan and didn’t listen to their show. Now I have a reason to turn the dial back to V-103. I really hope that they will consider “The Lifestyle Specialist” Kenny Burns for Ryan’s old spot from 2pm until 6pm. I love his energy and he is a great guy!
Very Very Very Bad move
December 13th, 2012
12:27 pm
When they leave,V-103 will go down hillllllllllllllllllll…smh
class of fitness
December 13th, 2012
4:41 pm
Well i will miss not hearing there Theme Song.
Wicky3340
December 14th, 2012
11:31 pm
Truth be told Frank Ski, Wanda, and Ryan Cameron all have annoying voices. And who in the heck is that mumble mouth in the early morning that calls himself the late night boss. It is apparent that he has no experience in radio.