Why Corporate Automation is Ruining Local Radio

Episode 274 of Beer, Blues, and BS delivers a packed show of vinyl unboxings, massive industry shakeups, and peak neighborhood absurdity! Mark Kidder officially breaks the seal on the newly released, remastered edition of Metallica’s Reload, sparking a deep dive into favorite tracks and rare demo discs. The conversation takes a serious turn as the guys dissect the massive wave of corporate radio layoffs sweeping the nation, breaking down the harsh reality of losing local voices and critical live emergency coverage to automated broadcasting. Over at the bar, JS battles a golden ale with an unexpected "Christmas tree" undertone before redeeming his palate with a smooth Mississippi pecan brown ale. Doc checks in live from an airport lounge to review a crisp raspberry gose, while Howard Blues attempts to launch "Kombucha Appreciation Month"—much to the absolute skepticism of the room.   On Tap This Episode: Mark Kidder: Bismarck Distillery Huckleberry Lemonade. JS: Drew Brew Kulch Mountain, Southern Pecan Ale, and Johnny Blood Red Ale. Doc: Yonder Raspberry Gose and Roar Organic Dragon Fruit Punch. Farva: An ice-cold Coke Zero. Howard Blues: Hum Mango Passion Fruit Probiotic Kombucha. Kia Optima Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENg4hkMrUDk Terrestrial Radio Sucks Shirt - https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs/merch/5711556 Recorded: 6.26.26 0:00 – Intro 2:18 – What’s on Tap? 20:40 – Metallica Time! 28:52 - Why Corporate Automation is Ruining Local Radio 36:46 – What’s on Tap? Round 2 38:06 – Back to Radio Talk 49:20 – Doc’s Final Thought 50:12 – Blues Blotter 1:03:40 – Ghosts of JS’ Ranch 1:06:33 – Cheap Plugs 1:14:28 – Final Thoughts https://streamlabs.com/beerbluesbs https://beerbluesbs.podbean.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@BeerBluesBS?sub_confirmation=1 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pnho1ZzuGgThbLpXbAs3t https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Unmhz98iRYU97l18uJp99 https://www.twitch.tv/tuez13 https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.twitch.tv/krdneyewitnessweathernow 2:15 #BeerBluesAndBs #Podcast #TripleBBSPodcast #Podcast #ComedyPodcast #BeerPodcast #Brews #Laughs #BrewsAndLaughs #podcast #tripleb #Comedy #Beer #Blues #Bs #FamilyChaos #AviationTips #BismarckND #PodcastLife #MetallicaReload #RadioLayoffs #iHeartMedia #TrueCrime #KombuchaLife #CraftBeer #SouthernPecan #JimiHendrixGhost