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{{Short description|American broadcaster and pundit}}
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| birth_name = Michael Dennis Malloy
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| occupation = Radio personality
| spouse = Kathy Bay (1997–2020)
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'''Michael Dennis Malloy''' (born July 1, 1942) is a ] American radio broadcaster based in ]. Previously his show has been carried by ] Atlanta, ] Chicago, the ], the ] network, ] and the On Second Thought network. He is now ]. Politically, he describes himself as "a traditional Liberal Democrat doing his part to return the ] to its Liberal roots."<ref name="about mike">{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.mikemalloy.com/about/|publisher=MikeMalloy.com|accessdate=April 7, 2012}}</ref>
'''Michael D. Malloy''' is a ] ] from ]. Prior to ], ], he hosted a weeknight show on the ] network.


==Early life and career==
==Background==
Malloy was born in ]. His mother was a waitress, and his father was a construction cost analyst.<ref name="Salon 2003"/> He studied English and political science at ], the ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Mike Malloy|url=http://www.kptr1450.com/show_hosts/mike_malloy.php|publisher=KPTR|accessdate=April 7, 2012}}</ref> In the late 1970s, Malloy relocated to ] and became editor of the alternative weekly newspaper '']'' and actor with the Southern Theater Conspiracy. From 1984 to 1987, he was a news writer with ], and he was a writer and producer for ] in 2000.<ref name="about mike"/><ref name="Salon 2003">{{cite web|last=Freedman|first=Samuel G.|title=Where's the liberal Rush Limbaugh?|url=http://www.salon.com/2003/05/13/malloy/singleton/|work=Salon|accessdate=December 23, 2011|date=May 13, 2003}}</ref>
Mike Malloy grew up in a ] ] household and is now a professed ]. He questions authoritarianism, politics, injustice and religious intolerence. Mike refers to his listeners as fellow "truthseekers".


==Radio career==
Politically, Malloy is resolutely left-of-center, and is famous for his fearless presentation. He ridicules the ] as "the flying-monkey right". He praises former President Bill Clinton as "a great Republican president". He is a self-described traditional Democrat working to return the Democratic Party to its historic liberal roots.
Malloy began his radio career in 1985 as an apprentice with ] of ] in ] (not related to ]). Malloy hosted an afternoon (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) show on ] in Atlanta from 1986 to 1988 and 1992 to March 24, 1995, until WSB replaced him with the syndicated program of ]. Malloy's WSB program competed against conservative talk show '']'' on rival station ].<ref name="Salon 2003"/><ref>{{cite news|author=Yandel, Gerry|title=Talk radio realigns its forces for next battle WGST-AM hires a conservative host; WSB's lineup is more liberal|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=October 14, 1992|page=B1 |id= Accessed October 1, 2012 |via= LexisNexis}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Radio host Malloy let go from WSB|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=March 25, 1995|page=5B}}</ref> On July 5, 1995, Malloy began a new show in the 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. daypart on ] as ].<ref>{{cite news |last=DeVault |first=Russ |title= Pay for a say: Radio personalities underwrite air time|newspaper=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=July 30, 1995|page=4L}}</ref> On October 2, 1996, Malloy began hosting a late-night show on ], a non-commercial FM station in Atlanta known as Radio Free Georgia.<ref>{{cite news |author= Longino, Miriam |title= Crack shots |work= Atlanta Journal-Constitution |page=2B |date= October 2, 1996}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |author=Bessonnette, Colin |title= Q&A on the news |work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date= June 22, 1997 |page=2A |id= Accessed October 1, 2012 |via= LexisNexis}}</ref> During his career in Atlanta, Malloy contributed opinion articles and editorials to the '']''.<ref>{{cite news |last= Malloy |first= Mike |title= Who's listening?; The audience never changes. People who listen to talk radio are people who . . . listen to talk radio. It's like sushi: You either eat it or you don't. And yet, the ranking of stations in Atlanta will change from time to time. Why?|newspaper=Atlanta Journal-Constitution |date= September 24, 1995 |pages=7C}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Malloy, Mike|title=The sorry condition of Atlanta talk radio|work=Atlanta Journal-Constitution|date=February 2, 1992|page=C1}}</ref>


In 1997, Malloy began to host a show that aired from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the Chicago station ]. Malloy's WLS program was regularly among the top 25 late-night programs in Chicago. In 1999 and 2000, '']'' magazine ranked Malloy in its Heavy Hundred listing, and Malloy won an Achievement in Radio award for best overnight radio show in Chicago.<ref name="Salon 2003"/> Malloy's last WLS show was on March 24, 2000.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kirk|first=Jim|title=More Marvin, Less Politics At Wls|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/03/28/more-marvin-less-politics-at-wls/|access-date=October 10, 2012|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=March 28, 2000}}</ref> WLS claims that he voluntarily left with mutual consent, but '']'' columnist ] claimed that an executive at the station called Malloy "mean-spirited" in an e-mail.<ref name="Zorn 2000">{{cite news|title=Fired Late-night Radio Host Stayed Away From The Light|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2000/03/27/fired-late-night-radio-host-stayed-away-from-the-light/|access-date=October 10, 2012|newspaper=Chicago Tribune|date=March 27, 2000}}</ref>
==Style==
While his on-air style features a variety of moods and themes, he is well known for his mocking, relentless ] criticisms of ], ], ], ] ], ] (especially ] ] and ]s), and people he deems ] and ]. Following ]'s apparent 2004 election loss, Malloy made public that he would remain a Democrat, but no longer donate money to the leadership of the Democratic Party, which he feels is weak and docile in comparison to the Republican Party. He has subsequently made public overtures to the ] while still occasionally speaking at selected Democratic Party fundraisers.


His program was syndicated between October 2000 and February 2004 on ].<ref name="Salon 2003"/> '']'' was aired during the 9PM-12AM (ET) timeslot from 2004 until August 2006 on ]. His time at I.E. America didn't last long. From August to October 2006, Malloy could be heard on the Head On Radio Network. The network rebroadcast Malloy programs from his i.e. America and Air America Radio programs nightly at 10:00 PM. The show was heard on ] beginning on October 30, 2006. The show was then briefly heard on the On Second Thought network.
His supporters view his use of argument as cathartic and humorous. Opponents, however, have labeled such attacks as ]. Malloy has clarified that his on-air attacks are intended to be humorous, previously stating, "there are some good Republicans", but explaining "You know... I tried to be Mr. Nice Guy... I used to be on ]'s Talkback Live. I tried to be a nice man... you know, don't get ugly. What did I get for it? Pushed into the wall. Screw 'em." Malloy dismisses the notion of "try to see both sides", because "these are murderous sons-of-bitches who won't allow normal, rational discussion." Malloy labels "]s", such as ], who try to "compromise with these bastards" as "whores."


Mike Malloy is now self-syndicating his radio program. He is currently being heard in 13 markets across America. Direct listener support is enabled through the sale of podcast subscriptions via his website.
==Journalism Experience==
Prior to his radio program, Malloy was a news writer with ] from 1984 to 1987, and editor of the weekly ] newspaper '']''. His educational background focused on ] and ], and included study at ], the ], ] in ], and ] in ].


==Radio programs== ==Controversy==
On May 4, 2011, Malloy made remarks regarding the killing of ], stating:<blockquote>All the death in Iraq was not caused by bin Laden. The death in Iraq was caused by ]. Five thousand Americans, tens of thousands permanently damaged and shot to pieces, a million Iraqis dead – that wasn't bin Laden. That was George Bush. So when does Seal Unit 6, or whatever it's called, drop in on George Bush? Bush was responsible for a lot more death, innocent death, than bin Laden.</blockquote>The comment drew critical national attention.<ref name=Mediaite>{{Cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/caution_words_can_inflame/2011/05/06/AFjx47BG_story.html|title=Caution: Words can inflame|last=King|first=Colbert|newspaper=Washington Post|date=May 6, 2011}}</ref>
===WSB (Atlanta)===
Beginning his radio career in the early 1990s, Malloy was originally heard on ] station ], where he gained an early following among ] ]. However, when WSB moved his show from evenings to middays against ] on ], Malloy was unable to continue his initial success and was eventually released by WSB.


===WLS (Chicago)=== ==See also==
* '']''
When an opening arose at ] in ] in 1996, Malloy applied and got the job; although he was the station's biggest ratings-getter at night, WLS fired him in April 2000 in a gradual purge of their ]-leaning air talent.


==References==
===I.E. America Radio Network===
{{Reflist|30em}}
Malloy first gained national popularity with a radio audience when his program was syndicated between October 2000 and February 2004 on the now defunct ]. ''The Mike Malloy Show'' featured ], occasional guest interviews, brief musical interludes and listeners' calls.


==External links==
===Air America Radio===
{{wikiquote}}
] aired during the 10PM-1AM (EST) timeslot from 2004 until 2006 on ].
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060614060452/http://dir.salon.com/story/ent/feature/2003/05/13/malloy/index_np.html |title=Profile of Malloy by Salon (2003) |date=2006-06-14}}
* '''': documentary about Malloy
* {{webarchive |url=http://webarchive.loc.gov/all/20080918122644/http://www.bushflash.com/14.html |title="The 14 Points of Fascism," vocal narration by Mike Malloy |date=2008-09-18}}
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{{Air America radio stations}}
On January 2006, Malloy's show was removed from ], Air America's New York City affiliate. He was replaced by the ] ]' show. On ], ], he announced his pending return to WLIB on ], ], barring unforseen difficulties. A significant portion of Malloy's audience listen to internet streams or the ] broadcasts of his show, a fact that he typically acknowledged in a sign-off comment such as "thanks for participating however you did that."


{{authority control}}
On ], ] the following notice appeared on his web site:

{{Cquote|MIKE MALLOY FIRED BY AIR AMERICA RADIO: There will be no Mike Malloy program today - or any day - on Air America Radio as we have been terminated. We are as shocked as you are. We are told it's a financial decision. More details to follow as we hear them ourselves.}}

===Head on Radio Network===
As of ], ], Mike can be heard on the ]. The network is rebroadcasting "best of" Malloy programs that date back to March 2003 nightly at 10:00 PM ]

===Nova M Radio===
On ], ], ], CEO and Chairman of Nova M Radio announced that The Mike Malloy Show "will be born again live on the public airwaves" on ], ]. The show is set to air from 9:00 pm to 12:00 am EST Monday through Friday on ] affiliates in ], ] and ], ].

===The Future of the Mike Malloy Show===

Despite a large fan movement consisting of online petitions, e-mails, and phone calls to ], the network has not made any statement to the effect of rehiring Malloy. Malloy has also said in interviews on the Guy James Show and The Majority Report with ] that even if asked he would not return to Air America under the present management due to the unprofessional way he was fired.

Malloy did state in the Guy James Show interview that he was in New York talking with various companies, including ]. On ], ], ] announced that Malloy would be broadcasting on their affiliates starting at the end of October. It remains to be seen whether the program will be syndicated on any of Malloy's former Air America Radio ].

==Program content==
===Catch-phrases===
Malloy is frequently heard employing a number of catch phrases that have become trademarks of his style, among them are:
*''"Have I mentioned yet tonight how much I hate these people?"'' - In reference to right-wingers.
*''"Maaaaaarge!"'' - Mike's excited introduction of Marge, a grandmother from ], ], who has been a popular regular caller since Mike's days at WLS and is known for her sharp wit and no-holds-barred commentary on current events
*''"Batsqueeze"'' - euphemism for the word "]"
*''"Press the Meat"'' - Mike's name for the NBC news show ]
*''"Focus on the Phallus"'' - Mike's name for the ] organization ]
*"''The Bush Crime Family''" - Mike's epithet for George W. Bush, the first President Bush, and their associates
*"''Watch your backs!''" - Mike's signature sign-off from his show each night.

===Nicknames===
*]: ''Chuckle Nuts,'' ''the Giggling Killer'', ''President Bunny Pants'', ''Man-or-Monkey'', ''Dim Son'', ''Weak-and-Stupid'', ''Raisin Brain(s)'', ''Too-Stupid-to-Be-President'', ''Too-Stupid-to-Chew-a-Pretzel'', ''Too-Stupid-to-Ride-a-Bicycle'', ''Dipthong'', ''] Man'', ''the Bush Bastard'', ''the Toy President'', ''Guaca-Moron'', ''Cinco de Moron'', ''Prince Valium''
*]: ''Darth Cheney'', ''Cyborg Man'', ''Bionic Man'', ''Deadeye Dick''
*]: ''Pickles''
*]: ''The Schoolmarm,'' ''Condoleezza Valdeez,'' ''The Shoe Lady''
*]: ''Torquemada'', ''Torture Boy'', ''Bush's Tejano''
*]: ''Rumsferatu'', ''Field Marshal Von Rumsfeld''
*]: ''Simple Scotty,'' ''Scotty the Duck,'' ''The Quacking Quackaroo''
*]: ''Snowjob'', ''Tony the Snowman'', ''Foxy the Snowman''
*]: ''The Oxy-Moron'', ''The Drug Addled Freak'', ''The Pigman''
*]: ''John Boner''
*]: ''Jeffy Lube''
*]: ''The Bugman'', ''Bug-Stomping Freak''
*]: ''Devil Demon Dobson''

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Latest revision as of 02:30, 11 September 2024

American broadcaster and pundit For "Mike the Durable", see Michael Malloy. Not to be confused with Mike Molloy.
Mike Malloy
Malloy speaks in Seattle in 2008.
BornMichael Dennis Malloy
(1942-07-01) July 1, 1942 (age 82)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesMike
OccupationRadio personality
SpouseKathy Bay (1997–2020)
Children6
WebsiteMike Malloy's website

Michael Dennis Malloy (born July 1, 1942) is a progressive American radio broadcaster based in Atlanta. Previously his show has been carried by WSB (AM) Atlanta, WLS (AM) Chicago, the I.E. America Radio Network, the Air America Radio network, Nova M Radio and the On Second Thought network. He is now self-syndicated. Politically, he describes himself as "a traditional Liberal Democrat doing his part to return the Democratic Party to its Liberal roots."

Early life and career

Malloy was born in Toledo, Ohio. His mother was a waitress, and his father was a construction cost analyst. He studied English and political science at North Carolina State University, the University of Toledo, Georgia State University, and Jacksonville University. In the late 1970s, Malloy relocated to Atlanta and became editor of the alternative weekly newspaper Creative Loafing and actor with the Southern Theater Conspiracy. From 1984 to 1987, he was a news writer with CNN, and he was a writer and producer for CNN International in 2000.

Radio career

Malloy began his radio career in 1985 as an apprentice with Ludlow Porch of WCNN in Atlanta (not related to CNN). Malloy hosted an afternoon (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) show on WSB in Atlanta from 1986 to 1988 and 1992 to March 24, 1995, until WSB replaced him with the syndicated program of Laura Schlessinger. Malloy's WSB program competed against conservative talk show The Rush Limbaugh Show on rival station WGST. On July 5, 1995, Malloy began a new show in the 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. daypart on WQXI as brokered programming. On October 2, 1996, Malloy began hosting a late-night show on WRFG, a non-commercial FM station in Atlanta known as Radio Free Georgia. During his career in Atlanta, Malloy contributed opinion articles and editorials to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

In 1997, Malloy began to host a show that aired from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the Chicago station WLS. Malloy's WLS program was regularly among the top 25 late-night programs in Chicago. In 1999 and 2000, Talkers magazine ranked Malloy in its Heavy Hundred listing, and Malloy won an Achievement in Radio award for best overnight radio show in Chicago. Malloy's last WLS show was on March 24, 2000. WLS claims that he voluntarily left with mutual consent, but Chicago Tribune columnist Eric Zorn claimed that an executive at the station called Malloy "mean-spirited" in an e-mail.

His program was syndicated between October 2000 and February 2004 on I.E. America Radio Network. The Mike Malloy Show was aired during the 9PM-12AM (ET) timeslot from 2004 until August 2006 on Air America Radio. His time at I.E. America didn't last long. From August to October 2006, Malloy could be heard on the Head On Radio Network. The network rebroadcast Malloy programs from his i.e. America and Air America Radio programs nightly at 10:00 PM. The show was heard on Nova M Radio beginning on October 30, 2006. The show was then briefly heard on the On Second Thought network.

Mike Malloy is now self-syndicating his radio program. He is currently being heard in 13 markets across America. Direct listener support is enabled through the sale of podcast subscriptions via his website.

Controversy

On May 4, 2011, Malloy made remarks regarding the killing of Osama bin Laden, stating:

All the death in Iraq was not caused by bin Laden. The death in Iraq was caused by George W. Bush. Five thousand Americans, tens of thousands permanently damaged and shot to pieces, a million Iraqis dead – that wasn't bin Laden. That was George Bush. So when does Seal Unit 6, or whatever it's called, drop in on George Bush? Bush was responsible for a lot more death, innocent death, than bin Laden.

The comment drew critical national attention.

See also

References

  1. ^ "About". MikeMalloy.com. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  2. ^ Freedman, Samuel G. (May 13, 2003). "Where's the liberal Rush Limbaugh?". Salon. Retrieved December 23, 2011.
  3. "Mike Malloy". KPTR. Retrieved April 7, 2012.
  4. Yandel, Gerry (October 14, 1992). "Talk radio realigns its forces for next battle WGST-AM hires a conservative host; WSB's lineup is more liberal". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. B1. Accessed October 1, 2012 – via LexisNexis.
  5. "Radio host Malloy let go from WSB". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 25, 1995. p. 5B.
  6. DeVault, Russ (July 30, 1995). "Pay for a say: Radio personalities underwrite air time". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. 4L.
  7. Longino, Miriam (October 2, 1996). "Crack shots". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. 2B.
  8. Bessonnette, Colin (June 22, 1997). "Q&A on the news". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. 2A. Accessed October 1, 2012 – via LexisNexis.
  9. Malloy, Mike (September 24, 1995). "Who's listening?; The audience never changes. People who listen to talk radio are people who . . . listen to talk radio. It's like sushi: You either eat it or you don't. And yet, the ranking of stations in Atlanta will change from time to time. Why?". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. pp. 7C.
  10. Malloy, Mike (February 2, 1992). "The sorry condition of Atlanta talk radio". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. p. C1.
  11. Kirk, Jim (March 28, 2000). "More Marvin, Less Politics At Wls". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  12. "Fired Late-night Radio Host Stayed Away From The Light". Chicago Tribune. March 27, 2000. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  13. King, Colbert (May 6, 2011). "Caution: Words can inflame". Washington Post.

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