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Tartanheart · 02-01-2012, 04:27 PM

Sadly I joined this forum mainly to respond to this thread. I ran a google search to weigh fan reaction to the addition of Bryn to the Fan960 team as I wondered if I was alone in my distaste.

I've listened to the FAN religiously at work for the better part of ten years. I've always enjoyed the on-air personalities even those that I disagree with. Richards had his moments (Kipper calls were classic) but had no problem's when he left for T.O. as I think the morning guy's that replaced him have done an an admirable job of holding down the fort.

Steinberg in my opinion is one of the least biased, well spoken and knowledgeable on-air personalities to hit the Fan and was more than deserving to take over for Kerr. Speaking of Kerr, I really enjoyed his time at the FAN and really wanted him to succeed at play by play but I find his delivery to be flat, much better suited for radio. Always enjoyed Loubo as both play by play and a contributor to the FAN.

That brings me to Bryn ... wow what a train wreck. I could care less about the perceived E-town bias however he comes across no better than your average caller to overtime ... and at least most of them have the excuse of a few too many.

As stated before, the tension between Bryn and Pat is clear. Can't blame Pat, I can't count how many "Did he really just say that", moments I've had listening to him. You can literally hear the face palm's and raised eyebrows over the air.

He's like that guy at the office that politely try's to be a part of the conversation when the topic of hockey comes up but really has nothing to add to the conversation other than the headline he read on the front of the Sun/Herald on the way to work.

Steinberg is pretty straight forward and doesn't rock the boat and I think it would be beneficial to have a more controversial co-host (like Francis .. but not Francis) to compliment him.

I can almost see Bryn doing a fist pump in the studio every time Steinberg begrudgingly tells him he has a decent point ... that long in the biz you shouldn't need validation.

He seems to have cred with a lot of guests as I'm sure he's a great guy but how he's lasted this long in broadcasting is beyond me.

Time for Bryn to go "Don't ya' think?".

02-01-2012, 04:27 PM	#322
Tartanheart Draft Pick Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Calgary AB	Sadly I joined this forum mainly to respond to this thread. I ran a google search to weigh fan reaction to the addition of Bryn to the Fan960 team as I wondered if I was alone in my distaste. I've listened to the FAN religiously at work for the better part of ten years. I've always enjoyed the on-air personalities even those that I disagree with. Richards had his moments (Kipper calls were classic) but had no problem's when he left for T.O. as I think the morning guy's that replaced him have done an an admirable job of holding down the fort. Steinberg in my opinion is one of the least biased, well spoken and knowledgeable on-air personalities to hit the Fan and was more than deserving to take over for Kerr. Speaking of Kerr, I really enjoyed his time at the FAN and really wanted him to succeed at play by play but I find his delivery to be flat, much better suited for radio. Always enjoyed Loubo as both play by play and a contributor to the FAN. That brings me to Bryn ... wow what a train wreck. I could care less about the perceived E-town bias however he comes across no better than your average caller to overtime ... and at least most of them have the excuse of a few too many. As stated before, the tension between Bryn and Pat is clear. Can't blame Pat, I can't count how many "Did he really just say that", moments I've had listening to him. You can literally hear the face palm's and raised eyebrows over the air. He's like that guy at the office that politely try's to be a part of the conversation when the topic of hockey comes up but really has nothing to add to the conversation other than the headline he read on the front of the Sun/Herald on the way to work. Steinberg is pretty straight forward and doesn't rock the boat and I think it would be beneficial to have a more controversial co-host (like Francis .. but not Francis) to compliment him. I can almost see Bryn doing a fist pump in the studio every time Steinberg begrudgingly tells him he has a decent point ... that long in the biz you shouldn't need validation. He seems to have cred with a lot of guests as I'm sure he's a great guy but how he's lasted this long in broadcasting is beyond me. Time for Bryn to go "Don't ya' think?".