What Happens When You Don't Verify a Caller?

8-14-13

Station management at Townsquare's ESPN Radio in Albany say they are investigating who might have perpetrated a hoax on host Mike Lindsley. The station allowed a caller who claimed to be ex New York Yankee Shane Spencer (pictured) on the air, who then claimed he took steroids. The caller was not Spencer and the entire half hour conversation was a lie. Spencer heard about the interview and sent a statement to the Michael Kay show at ESPN Radio in New York where he said he never took part in any call with Lindsley. ESPN Albany PD Stephen Giuttari is quoted in reports saying, "We just want to do the right thing by Shane Spencer.''

Spencer told Kay, "I am hearing about this interview from friends, family, former teammates, and fans. It is very disappointing that someone was able to go on the air as me and speak for me about these topics. I would like to set the record straight that the interview was not done with me and all the opinions were not mine.'' Spencer played on between 1998 and 2002. A podcast of the interview, with host Mike Lindsley of ESPN Radio 104.5 The Team, remained on the station's website until nearly 6 p.m. Tuesday until it was taken down after the hoax was discovered.

"I listened to #the interview# for about a minute and I about threw up,'' Spencer told ESPNNewYork.com by telephone Tuesday night. "I just want it out there that it wasn't me.''

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Jock Mocks Caller With Down's Syndrome

1-30-2013

No mention as to whether "Mo," host of the "Mo Radio Show," on WDJQ (Ohio) alerted 30 year old Kellie Baker she was being recorded before he made fun of her and played the tape over the year. Baker called the station by accident and thought she was talking to her friend's father. Baker has Down's Syndrome and her parents are calling what the host did bullying. The Times Reporter Newspaper in Dover-New Philadelphia Ohio says the station has issued an apology, sort of. There was no mention of any action taken against Mo (pictured here).

?Q92 and ?The Mo Show? would like to take this opportunity to reaffirm its support of efforts to raise awareness regarding the challenges faced by those with developmental disabilities. Specifically, the station wishes to sincerely apologize again for any actions or comments that could be construed as making light of the challenges faced by persons that are developmentally disabled or casting those persons in any humorous light. The station?s policy is to treat our callers and listeners with the utmost respect, professionalism, and sensitivity.?

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Caller Lies About Being Raped To Win Contest

10-8-2012

This one comes from Canadian radio station (KISS 92.5) where a caller lied about being raped by a former boyfriend so she could win $10,000. The Toronto Sun is reporting the morning show of "Roz and Mocha" are starting to face some backlash after airing the game Decision Impossible and awarding the woman the money. The game involves three callers, asking them why they deserve the money, and having the callers decide who should win.

The woman claimed had been verbally and physically abused by her former boyfriend. ?He would beat me, he would rape me,? she said. ?I felt helpless, I was trapped.? The woman appeared on the morning show the next day to face accusations she was lying. She admitted the majority of the story exaggerated. ?I was not raped and not physically abused at all."

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AUDIO: Caller Gives Radio Station Big Kudos For Tornado Info

Massachusetts was the latest state Mother Nature belched a tornado on. It happened earlier this week killing a handful of people. WMAS Springfield market manager says his crew broadcast right through the tornado when cell service went down. And, again the only way people in cars and trapped in buildings could stay connected?In a connected world - was through radio. Here a clip of a listener talking to The Kellogg Krew. Chris Kelloff, Dina McMahon and Lopez. LISTEN

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