Clay Ables

There's never a bad time to stop learning. Check out the guest piece this week from play-by-play man @clay_ables, who writes that when a good voice and networking aren't enough, the best thing you can do is get better. buff.ly/3yOdgy7

MLS Penalty shootouts were absolutely WILD in the 90s 🤣

After finishing my show Tuesday morning, I was told that I was one of the hundreds of employees impacted by another round of iHeartMedia layoffs as the company continues to restructure. Radio Insight has described the layoffs as the biggest purge in the history of the industry. Forty-eight hours later, I’m still not sure it’s really set in that, after more than a decade with the company, I’ve hosted my last radio show on WKRD and WHAS. Stunned. Empty. Lost. Sad. Those are just a few of the emotions I’ve felt over the last couple of days. But what I can tell you is that I don’t have a single regret about the way I approached this job. Not one day did I take for granted the opportunity to live out my dream. I poured every ounce of passion into my more than ten years on the air, and I truly believe that, with the help of the incredible people I had the privilege of working with, we put out a quality product. A product worthy of a loyal audience. A product worthy of quality advertising partners. A product that mattered to a lot of people in this region. I’d be lying if I said I have any idea what’s next. But what I do know is this: my passion for creating engaging, entertaining, meaningful, and relatable content has never been stronger. I came from the digital side before getting my first opportunity in talk radio, and I’m still confident in my ability to evolve alongside a media landscape that’s more competitive, and changing faster, than ever before. Over the years, I’ve grown tremendously, both professionally and personally. Along the way, I realized my passion extends far beyond radio. I’ve been fortunate to build relationships with incredible people across many different industries, and I’m confident I can make a positive impact wherever I end up, even if it’s outside of media. When I have a plan, and I’m able to share more about what’s next, I’ll let everyone know. Until then, don’t hesitate to reach out if you know of an opportunity that might be a good fit. Or if you just want to help keep me busy so I don’t drive my wife crazy. After talking for a living for more than a decade, turning it off won’t come naturally. To everyone who listened, called in, sent a text, supported our sponsors, shared a podcast, or simply made me part of your day, thank you. You gave me the opportunity to do what I loved for more than a decade, and I’ll never take that for granted. This isn’t the ending I expected, but I have a feeling it’s not the end of my story.

The time has come. We’re retiring 5⃣.

Rich Paul had an interesting take on Michael Jordan's Bulls dynasty 👀

Rick Barnes to close his press conference this evening: “Before we leave, again, I’d like to ask you all to remember Wes Rucker and his family. I would encourage you all to encourage people to go to the GoFundMe account. We know that Wes wasn't able to get life insurance due to a stroke he had years ago, and leaving behind a beautiful wife, a son and a daughter on the way. Wes was a special person. We're all colleagues in this, and I would just encourage you to get people to go help the family right now. They need it, and certainly tonight, before you close your eyes, say a prayer for him and his family. God bless.”

WILL SMITH THE FRESH PRINCE THE DODGERS TAKE THE LEAD

Sources: LSU is in discussions about Brian Kelly’s future, and that includes outreach to Kelly about his potential departure. The situation is in flux. Kelly is owed $54 million in buyout money.

ABSOLUTE CHILLS. Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock. 🏀🤩

William H. Macy and John Corbett have arrived at the red carpet premiere @SpectrumNewsSTL

BREAKING: The Dallas Mavericks are trading Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. Three-team deal that includes Utah.

4-point play for Hope ‼️ And we're all tied ‼️ Lions ball after a timeout. 4Q, 27.0 | BU 69, UNA 69

WE ARE… Because they were. 🖤 On Nov. 14, 1970, a plane crashed near Tri-State Airport, taking the lives of 75 Thundering Herd coaches, players, staff, supporters, and crew. Today and everyday we remember those that we lost… #WeAreMarshall // #ForThe75

Thanks to @BillyRsports for jumping in on a crazy 2 days and doing a tremendous job in relief He is a rising star and we are lucky to have him…assuming he stops challenging people to fights

WILSON HARRIS IS ON SMOKE THIS SEASON FOR @LOUCITYFC WITH HIS FIFTH GOAL IN FOUR MATCHES 🔥 @jackharlow liked that one 👀

Jeffersonville is going to the Final 4! They comeback from down 9 at the end of 3 QTR’s to win 62-60 over Lawrence North. The Red Devils will play Ben Davis tonight at 8:00 p.m. winner goes to the State Finals. We love March!!!

Take a look at the upcoming 🌹 @KentuckyDerby Preps with @MrDubbsie and @CalebFDTV. Watch them on @FanDuelTV, presented by @SpendthriftFarm.

The WJHI family sends thoughts and prayers to the family of the legend, Rick Miller, as he passed away today. This is a loss for all of Southern Indiana. Rick Miller was a huge supporter of WJHI and station manager Tim Dench. 1/2