tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post7851032281953897894..comments2024-03-28T13:29:49.821-05:00Comments on My Ticket Confession: Joel Jenista, RIPThe Plainsmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-5576272837220117992011-01-15T17:33:57.154-06:002011-01-15T17:33:57.154-06:00FYI: This was posted on facebook today.
In Memory...FYI: This was posted on facebook today.<br /><br />In Memory Of Joel Jenista<br />18 January · 19:00 - 22:00<br />Location The Texas Theatre<br />Created by: Devin Pike<br />More info The Asian Film Festival of Dallas, the Texas Theatre, Well Go USA and Red Carpet Crash present a night in honor of Joel Jenista - Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00 pm.<br /><br />Joel Jenista, a member of Sportsradio 1310 The Ticket (KTCK-AM)'s staff and ardent supporter of the North Texas film and music scene, lost his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) in the final week of 2010. <br /><br />Joel was a dear friend and ardent supporter of AFFD from the very beginning. He was a huge fan of martial arts movies, and we are honored to remember him with a time of sharing, and the fantastic film "Ip Man."<br /><br />FREE TO THE PUBLIC. All donations received will go to MDA-ALS Division (if bringing a check, please make it out to MDA-ALS Division).<br /><br />7:00 pm - Welcome<br />7:30 pm - Open Forum to remember Joel<br />8:00 pm- Free Screening of "Ip Man"<br /><br />To learn more about ALS, or to make a donation in honor of Joel, please visit http://www.ALS-MDA.org/<br /><br />For more information on this event or the Asian Film Festival of Dallas, please visit http://AFFD.org/<br /><br />-Anon BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-56449479496341025892011-01-06T09:20:59.421-06:002011-01-06T09:20:59.421-06:00Anonymous, thanks for a great behind-the-scenes re...Anonymous, thanks for a great behind-the-scenes report. We sometimes forget all the work that has to go on behind the scenes in advance of those early-morning showgrams. I'm sure Joel probably appreciated the company from the field. <br /><br />Those of us who only knew him after he took ill have a hard time picturing him as the leftist firebrand and expert speedfinger board op that people who knew him have portrayed. Your recollection is most appreciated. Thanks.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-19394530532369498442011-01-05T22:35:43.981-06:002011-01-05T22:35:43.981-06:00Greetings, I worked at the little ticket during th...Greetings, I worked at the little ticket during the susquhanna years 99-04. I must say that Joel was great to work with and very proud of his gig. The job of the overnight board op is pretty thankless and so is the pay usually. As a remote tech taking the musers on the road, Joel was always my first contact at 3am at whatever questionable location chris chris had over promised some golf course. I digress. At a freezing broadcast location Joel was a friendly voice on the talk back/IFB. He was an example of taking pride in your work. He was one of the best board ops I ever worked with. Whatever it is that you do. Be the best. On a side note, psycho Dave Martin is coming to work at Salem. Saw him interview and he looks good, if still a little crazy. Less bitter than expo, for sure! <br /><br /> Joel is operating the dual-line Comrex on that 1700 transmitter in the sky. Rip buddyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-46740163471134581402011-01-03T09:01:54.425-06:002011-01-03T09:01:54.425-06:00The Musers discussed Joel's passing during thi...The Musers discussed Joel's passing during this morning's Observation Deck segment at 6:35.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-52748281873927448112011-01-02T02:41:22.928-06:002011-01-02T02:41:22.928-06:00Also Rich & Doocy talked about it as did the 1...Also Rich & Doocy talked about it as did the 10-12 fill in on FridayBig Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288659171065845427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-26210545559284565532011-01-01T21:07:58.942-06:002011-01-01T21:07:58.942-06:00I'm so pleased that BaD Radio acknowledged Joe...I'm so pleased that BaD Radio acknowledged Joel's passing before too much time passed. Good show.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-69489033825615040062011-01-01T20:04:12.537-06:002011-01-01T20:04:12.537-06:0099% sure that Joel interview with the Hardline was...99% sure that Joel interview with the Hardline was in August 2007. It wasn't long before Carter's death.neti potnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-28531633748539428492011-01-01T13:05:41.280-06:002011-01-01T13:05:41.280-06:00Apologies, missed the post above mine so I gave th...Apologies, missed the post above mine so I gave the same info. They gave him a "moment of silence" but even after Bob and maybe a few others muttered "great dude." I hope the Musers do an 810 on him when they get back.Douglas Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693643099073386843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-40835230267469483402011-01-01T13:00:12.603-06:002011-01-01T13:00:12.603-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Douglas Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693643099073386843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-18213045447426126882011-01-01T12:06:32.720-06:002011-01-01T12:06:32.720-06:00Plainsman,
Thanks for the historical clarificatio...Plainsman,<br /><br />Thanks for the historical clarification. I erroneously assumed it was based on "Firing Line." <br /><br />Bob and Dan mentioned Joel's passing on WTDS yesterday. They spoke very highly of him and played the moment of silence/Jub interruption/9-11 bit in his honor. And I believe Grubes even gave a "stay hard, Joel!" salute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-74889749948401032762011-01-01T08:58:24.993-06:002011-01-01T08:58:24.993-06:00Does anyone know whether Joel's passing has be...Does anyone know whether Joel's passing has been mentioned on The Ticket?<br /><br />It's possible they are waiting for regular programming to resume before deciding how to handle it. Just wondering if anyone's caught a reference to it.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-14056092683257880032011-01-01T08:27:52.608-06:002011-01-01T08:27:52.608-06:00Anonymous, thanks for taking us back. That's ...Anonymous, thanks for taking us back. That's a good one. must have way predated my arrival in Dallas.<br /><br />(Minor point of historical clarification: If I recall correctly -- always subject to doubt -- The Dan Ackroyd/Jane Curtin ("Jane, you ignorant slut") bits on "Saturday Night Live" were a takeoff on James J. Kilpatrick and Shana Alexander on "60 Minutes.")<br /><br />Doug: I do remember that Ticket promo. But the substance of it is long gone.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-86677398815699836282011-01-01T02:21:37.372-06:002011-01-01T02:21:37.372-06:00I remember when the Hardline set up a (short-lived...I remember when the Hardline set up a (short-lived) series of debates between the *conservative* Mark Followill and the *progressive* Joel Jinesta. I can only recall two of such debates. And if memory serves, neither were anything to write home about. The premise of the bit (I believe) was along the lines of the old SNL "Point-Counterpoint" skit. (Which was a goof on Buckley's "Firing Line".) Whatever the case... you made a difference, Joel Jinesta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-16941229132820656602010-12-31T23:38:49.778-06:002010-12-31T23:38:49.778-06:00Thank you for joining us and sharing that striking...Thank you for joining us and sharing that striking image. Our heartfelt condolences.<br /><br />You know, it's funny. I wasn't a late night listener or P1 WAC fan and did not know of Joel until that Hardline interview. And after that one, and the Muser interview, I seldom heard him. <br /><br />But for reasons I can't explain, his story and interview stayed with me -- I think it was that matter-of-fact voice of his -- and when I heard that Joel had died, it really grabbed me. I knew I had to get to the keyboard and set up a little tent where those who felt the same way I did could gather.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-53514681537311706032010-12-31T19:53:02.782-06:002010-12-31T19:53:02.782-06:00I am Joel's sister. Thank you all for your ki...I am Joel's sister. Thank you all for your kind words. I was especially touched by the remark "Perhaps he is a star of a different sort." Last night, when I returned home after saying goodbye to my brother, I saw a shooting star that was so low I thought at first it was a firework. I thought then, and am certain after reading your post now, that it was fron Joel. <br /><br />p.s. I believe the radio segment you are referencing was late 2007, although I did not hear the actual segment myself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-77582031920068287972010-12-31T13:55:40.514-06:002010-12-31T13:55:40.514-06:00I listened to that interview and even called in to...I listened to that interview and even called in to Joel that night to tell him how much I appreciated his courage in going on the air with his illness. I chimed in to him from time to time to see how he was, he always seemed to remember me by name and I believe he genuinely appreciated the calls. I never got the chance to meet him but I feel like I knew him from our conversations. Stay Hard Joel, you will be missed.UP Guatemalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05278972251217649875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-37879884834009298212010-12-31T13:02:28.661-06:002010-12-31T13:02:28.661-06:00Joel was such a gentle, quirky, lovable guy. Thank...Joel was such a gentle, quirky, lovable guy. Thanks for this line, "He was a great soul, and a great, tough man." He had the kind of toughness that just is without having to exert itself... toughness expressed best in pure sweetness. He will be missed.Friend of Joel'snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-20612870975412814542010-12-31T09:51:36.977-06:002010-12-31T09:51:36.977-06:00I wish he could see this outpouring of support. I ...I wish he could see this outpouring of support. I think he might be surprised at the volume and depth. Gordo used to make fun of him, too, particularly as his vocal cords starting "relaxing" and his tongue got "fatter" and a bit QCar-like. But in Gordo's defense, no one knew of Joel's illness at that time. The second the hosts found out, they handled it with deep reverence and respect... And a dose of humor in their melancholy, like only the sweet-strong ticket can.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-44631840393180173412010-12-31T02:45:18.488-06:002010-12-31T02:45:18.488-06:00I heard that interview as well... and I recall it ...I heard that interview as well... and I recall it as you did. I was sorry to hear about Joel's condition then - and even sorrier to hear of his passing tonight. I feel like I have lost a member of my extended family.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919343462085992964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-3435469077273215072010-12-30T23:51:13.052-06:002010-12-30T23:51:13.052-06:00Does anybody remember the Ticket promo he did? I w...Does anybody remember the Ticket promo he did? I want to say it was early 2007. I can't for the life of me remember what it was about though.Douglas Sutherlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693643099073386843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-76174872217992888212010-12-30T23:04:50.293-06:002010-12-30T23:04:50.293-06:00"Lightning in a bottle." That's per..."Lightning in a bottle." That's perfect.<br /><br />Which is one reason I maintain this site -- to remind us what an extraordinary romance we have with the entire Ticket team.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-80960060557748407692010-12-30T22:52:05.090-06:002010-12-30T22:52:05.090-06:00Thank you for this entry. It was really touching. ...Thank you for this entry. It was really touching. I am an early morning listener and so have heard Joel many times over the years. I do recall in his recounting the story of his illness that for quite awhile, he did not know he had ALS. He started noticing a lack of cooperation from his body (absent a better description), and then he began getting tested. In fact, I had thought at least one of his choking incidents came before he knew anything was wrong, but I may not be remembering correctly. Thanks for all you do to further strengthen the bond of the ticket community. I feel fortunate to be part of this lightning in a bottle we call the little ticket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-69176829076546839602010-12-30T22:38:38.190-06:002010-12-30T22:38:38.190-06:00Big Strong, thanks for checking in from The Ticket...Big Strong, thanks for checking in from The Ticket. And especially thanks for the correction, which I will fix (in case future readers wonder what Jer is talking about).<br /><br />He must have been quite a guy. We all wish for colleagues like that.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-75785128949413494242010-12-30T22:28:24.670-06:002010-12-30T22:28:24.670-06:00Thank you for the kind words about Joel. (By the ...Thank you for the kind words about Joel. (By the way, his last name is spelled Jenista- it was misspelled on NBC5's website and that seems to be the spelling that's caught on). Joel was a hell of a guy, and kept going as long as his body would physically allow him to. He was also a former Marine who served his country proudly. He was never afraid to let fly with his Hot Political Opinions, especially during the 5:30-6:00 segment with the Musers, which was part of his regular shift. It's really been great to see the outpouring of support from P1s for a guy who wasn't a "star", but definitely an integral part of the station for many many years. He will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him.Jernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8577236709648198825.post-72449708804642338312010-12-30T22:12:22.908-06:002010-12-30T22:12:22.908-06:00AP, I do not recall. However, I did a little Goog...AP, I do not recall. However, I did a little Google sleuthing and found one of the Ticket publications where there was an interview with Jeff Catlin, where he said that Joel had "recently" advised the station that he had ALS. The date of that publication was February 8, 2008. I'll keep looking.The Plainsmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312877844275731926noreply@blogger.com