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Originally Posted by nik-
I want to be clear that I'm all for them talking about other sports, but they weren't doing that. Two hosts having a conversation with each other about other sports that they like and like listing them off, but never actually talking about them is horrible radio.
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I didn't know they did talk about other sports. You call yourself a "sports" station yet the only sport you talk about is hockey.
Look I get we're in a hockey market and our sport is hockey but would it kill these guys to change the topic once in a while? I think the main reason why they don't talk about other sports is because their so called on air talent is incapable of having a conversation about something other than hockey.
The only time they do talk about another sport is when they're making fun of it. Like yesterday morning, they were talking about Shabazz Napier and the National Championship game and making fun of the whole thing. They do this with other sports as well. Even when the NFL season is going on, the only time they discuss that is when LaCanfora is on talking about it.
You do realize that it's ok as Canadians to like another sport rather than hockey? It's like if you talk to a guy who says he likes the NBA or MLB or watches College Football he gets looked at like he has 3 heads. But hey, if you're just a hockey fan that's completely fine. But to me, I'm a sports fan and I want to hear intelligent discussion on all sports.
Yes I know radio is about ratings and they need to discuss topics that most people want to hear. I know I'm in the minority as I'm a "sports" fan rather than just a hockey fan but reading through this thread, I can tell it's not just me who can't stand listening to this station anymore.
Now I'm not a frequent listener, as a matter a fact, the only time I do listen is when my alarm goes off in the morning and I'm getting ready for work. I used to listen a lot more a couple years ago but just got tired of the non stop hockey talk. But from what others are saying, this station has gone downhill fast and needs a major overhaul.
I know Mike Richards left and the station was handcuffed at the time, but they really haven't replaced that talent. Even when Rob Kerr left, who did they replace him with? Bryn Griffiths. Come on! That reeks of cheapness but not surprising since it's Rogers. Just look at the Flames broadcasts and how cheap the overall production quality is.
I know a lot of people were fed up with Richards and his schtick was getting old but at least the guy was knowledgeable in a lot of sports and can have an intelligent discussion with somebody about many different topics. Name me someone from that station who can do that now? Maybe Pat?
The only guy I like on that station besides the obvious Peter Maher, is Steinberg. You can tell he works hard at his job and he is the one guy that can talk about other sports besides hockey. He's still young and is only going to continue to get better. The station is lucky to have him.
Also to the people wanting to get rid of Rome, who do you want to replace that time slot with? More hockey talk? Pick up the Fan 590 so we can hear more about the Leafs?
I know you either love Rome or hate him but to me it's a nice break in the morning/afternoon to hear other sports being discussed and listening to great interviews from top athletes from around the sports world.
Like I said, I know I'm in the minority. The station is not trying to appease people like me. That's why I listen to Satellite radio and podcasts. However, reading through this thread, a lot of people seem to be upset about the content and on air talent that this station is giving out. I don't have any ideas on what to do to fix it but it's a shame for a growing city like Calgary to have a mediocre sports station like this.
Maybe bringing in TSN radio or another competitor would help raise the quality of the station.