Me and a few of my friends have been banging the monkey pretty hard. I sent a very sour email to Kirch, and he replied that Rome's ratings aren't great. He basically said the same thing to everyone I know who emailed him.
I do understand those who do not like Rome. Perhaps you don't like fresh takes, good interviews, and clone humor. However, it is undeniable that the programming on that station has gone downhill, and the hockey central guys are pretty brutal. It's all recycled opinions, inside and non-funny jokes, and now with even MORE Leafs talk. That doesn't even take into account the state of their afternoon programming.
Anyhow, as people have pointed out, plenty of other ways to listen to Rome, and you can listen to the fan as much or as little as you want based on what you like or don't like. Kirch would have me believe that their ratings are through the roof and some of the highest in the country. I'm not sure if I believe him entirely, but it's definitely possible. Bland and unoriginal stuff seems to sell pretty well these days.
I actually think the second best thing the fan has next to Rome these days is this Farrell on the Bench guy. I really like his commentary, and he covers a unique array of topics with good takes.
Listening to guys like that and then listening to Ryan say to Pat, "so, the guys on hockey central were discussing who has the pressure on them now, Chicago or Detroit, what do you think?"
"Well umm, I think Chicago definitely does, but Detroit does too, so I guess I would say both."
"Completely disagree Pat, I think Detroit has all the pressure on now, but I suppose Chicago does too. I would have to say they both do."
Beyond when they get Friedman and Duha on, it is mindless unintelligent dribble.
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