Mike, Buzz and Robbay offered up a touching on-air tribute yesterday afternoon. I've been a long time fan of the show, and it feels like I've lost an extended family member.

It has been a tragic few days for DC radio. WPGC's long-time news anchor, David Haines, passed away on Sunday as well. DC will miss his distinctive voice.

It pains me whenever I hear of something like this. Sad to see somebody lose their spouse.. I dread the day that might happen to me.

Re: being disappointed, I think you should understand that most dcist contributors are volunteers and, as such, should be appreciated for doing what they do. This post may not have been 'late' if you had emailed them about it.

I'm not saying "DCist sucks" or anything, that's why I tried to say it as politely as possible. Were I not on Route 50 on my way back from the beach during the show, I would have emailed it in. :)

It's also a bit unfortunate that there aren't many DC natives that are regular contributors to the site. I guess the problem is that there aren't many DC area natives period, due to the transient nature of this place. I've been listening to Don and Mike since I was in middle school, and even though you'll get lots of people that say they suck and they're washed up, etc. they still entertain me and continue to get great ratings. Anyway -- My condolences go out to the Sorce family, a major DC radio personality was lost Sunday evening. I'm not sure what the show we'll be like once Don comes back.

i'm a DC native, but i wouldn't say it's unfortunate that many of the contributers aren't. many DCists who are from elsewhere know a lot more about the city than i do, or have lived here for several years and have learned an enormous amount about the city in the time they've been residents.

anyway, my condolences also go out to the sorce family.

I was so sad yesterday when I listened to the show. Thanks for the DCist coverage; I would urge those who want up-to-the-minute news to rely on professional news services to get more timely, researched updates.

Freda was a nice feminine element to the show that a lot of women listeners appreciated. The love and commitment Don and Freda had for each other and Bart was a heartwarming part of the show. The family element was a nice complement to the witty, cynical, sarcastic, "boys will be boys" tone of the show overall.

My prayers with the Sorce family and with Mike, Buzz, Rob and Lisa, Beth Ann, and the WJFK team.

Any info on how we fans can offer more direct support to them?

I used to go away from DC for long periods of time due to school, but hearing "Burnt Toast and Coffee Time" and "IIIIT'S FRIDAY!" from David Haines on the Donnie Simpson Show during the morning commute and listening and the Don and Mike show in the afternoon commute were two very DC things that I looked forward too when I would get back. I knew that I was home when I heard them. Now David's gone and the Don and Mike show will never be the same.

Hmm, I don't want to pile on Kanishka, because his stuff is pretty good, but even though is part-time, no money, mission of love, etc..., you really shouldn't write a story, even a blog post, with confusing and inaccurate sourcing. It's OK to say something about having read wire reports to get the full details, not just linking to them. No one would discredit your story if it had included a sentence about catching part of the show and doing some hunting around, rather than intimiating you heard it all firsthand. I'm not suggesting you eliminate your colorful styles, but I think an investment in a copy of the AP style guide would be good for the site at this mature stage. It will help all of you with some basics of journalism, ie sourcing, quoting and voice, that is not intuitive, but is crucial to any good (and especially any serious, as this story is) reporting that you may do in the future. Not a criticism, just a comment.

Toby- It bothers me to read a story, take it at face value, then read more (the comments) and realize that half of it isn't accurate, or at least not as clear as it could be. If that doesn't bother you, congratulations, there may be an opening in the WH press office soon. You'lll fit right in.

Wait -- blah, I think you and I were commenting at the exact same time. What in my post is inaccurate or unclear? I didn't write "When this DCist turned on the radio at 3 PM yesterday he learned that..." I used a second person conditional. Confused...

Wow. I've only been in DC for about two years, but I quickly grew to love the Don & Mike show. That's terrible news.

It is hard (mostly for DCist writers, but also for DCist readers) to find the balance between "professional-level" reporting and blogger reporting. Ideally, I think we readers are looking for thoughtful, well-written pieces that do a fair amount of reporting "leg work," but we also want to see some personality.

For the readers: Remember that DCist writers are essentially volunteers; if you want professional news, go to a professional news outlet.

For the DCist bloggers: Check yourself before you play the "hey...we don't get paid" card. Sometimes, you complain that we don't treat you as professionals when you've gone above and beyond to do your work. But other times, you gripe that you're not being paid, we shouldn't have such high expectations, etc., when you're criticized for throwing something together. Uh...which is it? Pick one and stick with it.

Regardless, I think a lot of us here are fans of the Don and Mike Show. This is a nice place for some fans to get together and discuss the show and this sad development. We'd appreciate updates, especially as to what fans can do to help.

I also love DCist.

The problem arises when you hit on something that some of us have been attached to (the D&M show) for over half our lives, we get a little picky. :) Keep up the good work.

Uhhh, so why don't you correct your story. List the facts, since we are talking about a local trajedy. I was born and raised in DC and am also a family member of a key show contributor. I'm not going to name drop, but you need to swallow your pride and fix the entry.

Also, Rob is spelled with one "b"...

Robert Waddams Spewak II

From the Don & Mike website:
In Lieu of flowers please make a donation to the
Worcester Humane Society
P.O. Box 48
Berlin MD 21811

I just wanted to see the pic of Chris Coolies dick, then I thought about Don And Mike... Of course. (skins and dicks) I grew up with D&M, I first heard Charley Stuwankestabolack when I was 17, and became a fan. I even followed the rules and didn't call until I was 18. I was 24 when I first called them from New Orleans on a pay phone during Mardi Grass. I heard about Barts first job, and learning to drive. Sex Pies and Videotape. The many (ins and outs) of Buzz Burbankes colon. Phone Hoe theatre, Honk for cash (the beautiful game that never worked) Killing cell phones, Thanksgiving sex shows, phone booth olympics, That bitch Rudy Martski, fingers smell like butt, and most of all "There is no sharper dude on the face of gods earth, than Major Bill Smith." To Don and Mike, the crew and mostly to me, because who the fuck will ever read this and understand it. You will always be with me. Love you guys... LOVE YOU GUYS!