Sirius XM Radio's New Channel Lineup for XM

It's the end of the world as we know it. Okay, maybe not. It's the end of the world as I know it. I've been a fan of XM Radio literally from day one, and I'm not taking too kindly to the merger. I'll get over it. What I will not get over is losing my favorite channels.

Tomorrow, Sirius XM Radio launches, complete with a new channel lineup for XM. At first glance, a lot of my presets are disappearing. I'm not thrilled. Flight 26, my go-to channel, took flight and is gone. Grrr. My guilty pleasure, Take 5 and the Broadminded Broads — toast.  (Okay, so this was funny. I was driving to brunch one Sunday listening to Take 5. On the way, they were broadcasting "Steppin Out," a AA-support 12-step show, focusing on alcoholics who prefer wine. On the way home from brunch was "Wine Crush", the show all about wine. Ironic, don't you think?)  The punk channel, Lucy, Fred, Ethyl . . . aghhh, gone!  XM Cafe is gone too? Oh no! [ED NOTE: For serious?!? Oh, crap, I loved those stations!] That's it. I'm giving up driving. There's just no point anymore.

Lots of channels are merging with Sirius channels, for better or worse. Till death . . .

Keep reading — we have a sneak peak at the complete channel lineup. Let us know which ones you're gonna be missing.

—Leslie Shapiro

Gizmodo

Comments

[Matt]

There are also channel changes going on with the Sirius side of things. Granted, I suspect the changes on the XM side are more dramatic.

http://www.sirius.com/newlineup

[christian]

I am not happy with the programing and channel line ups of the new merger. I am thinking of canceling my subscription. All my favorites are gone (Flight 26, Lucy, Fred, Ethyl) and the next ones that merged (XMU) have lame djs and the programing is not half as good as it was with xm. please help. is there no hope?

[Shawshank]

This is crazy: They promised the FCC that they'd permit subscribers to retain their current lineup! How are they gettin away with this?

[Tommy Beard]

I am not happy with the new lineup at Sirius XM radio. They have took my favorite station off the air. The System Channel 82. They were the Electonic Civilization. I want it back & I want it back now.