02-18-2014, 03:03 PM
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#61
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by nik-
I thought Kerr was great with guests, but I found him kinda rude and short with his co-hosts. He'd often cut people off and dismiss their points as they were making them.
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That's what made him fun. You need someone in there who isn't a total pushover, knows his stuff, and get can into heated discussions now and again to keep things interesting.
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02-18-2014, 03:09 PM
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#62
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Crash and Bang Winger
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I find Leslie's humor a little awkward - seems like he is trying too hard to be funny. But he is an excellent interviewer. Bryn made the show intolerable, Leslie brought it back somewhat. He did ok for his time there. I can't say I will miss him like I miss the Kerr/Steinberg combo though. Good luck to him nonetheless.
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02-18-2014, 03:10 PM
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#63
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by clancy
And while they are at it, can someone get Lou off of colour on the flames games.
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Yeah, and back onto PBP on the television broadcasts. Seems like they could solve a couple problems at once by hiring a new colour guy for Peter Maher.
New colour guy -> Loubo back to PBP -> Kerr back to the afternoon show.
Then if they're going to do a Hockey Central with 960 staff, at least Kerr could be on there to drive the show more solidly.
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02-18-2014, 03:34 PM
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#64
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Maybe the talent isn't top shelf but most that have come and gone since the beginning have been at least been listenable. I think all these guys do their best but Rogers does as little as possible to put these guys in positions to succeed by cheaping out everywhere possible. When you look at what these guys get paid I kind of admire that they enjoy what they do enough to stick with it.
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02-18-2014, 03:40 PM
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#65
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by Lil Pedro
Please tell me this is the end of "hockey Central" and the third hour of
Jim Rome comes back!!!
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Blech. 
Talk about a guy who repeats himself. Un-listenable-to. (And yes, I know that's not really a word.)
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02-18-2014, 03:52 PM
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#66
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DOOM
No, they really don't.
But I guess its some peoples schtick on CP to hate on the Fan 960 and its personalities.
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Yes they do actually.
Schtick? Spare me. You work there or something?
From your comment, it appears there are others on here that also don't like the station. I didn't know that.
Sounds like a random sample of independent opinions (at least mine is) rather than some sinister gang of haters that work together to spread our word.
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02-18-2014, 04:01 PM
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#67
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Hate to see Ryan go. Good guy and I enjoyed his work.
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02-18-2014, 04:19 PM
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#68
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Uranus
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Originally Posted by taxbuster
Figures. SN finds someone with brains and ability and immediately gets rid of them. No doubt they'll be bringing in Charlie Simmer....
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They are overworked and underpaid. Never going to retain any top level talent in situations like that.
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02-18-2014, 04:25 PM
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#69
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Retired
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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
They are overworked and underpaid. Never going to retain any top level talent in situations like that.
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Yep. Talent level might not be amazing, but when you don't give guys a chance to prepare, you will not get much.
On a typical Flames game day, Steinberg does 4 hours in the afternoon, flames pregame show, intermissions, and hosts OT. Guy can easily be in the air for 8 hours in a single day.
This is why we don't get quality programming. Already 4 hours on air is too long, they should be on for a max of 3 + appropriate prep time.
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02-18-2014, 04:30 PM
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#70
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jan 2014
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On to bigger and better things. All the best Ryan.
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02-18-2014, 04:34 PM
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#71
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Yep. Talent level might not be amazing, but when you don't give guys a chance to prepare, you will not get much.
On a typical Flames game day, Steinberg does 4 hours in the afternoon, flames pregame show, intermissions, and hosts OT. Guy can easily be in the air for 8 hours in a single day.
This is why we don't get quality programming. Already 4 hours on air is too long, they should be on for a max of 3 + appropriate prep time.
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That would be ideal, but when you don't have the resources to acquire top talent, you're stuck with riding the few good pieces you have as far as you can.
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02-18-2014, 04:47 PM
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#72
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by dustygoon
Yes they do actually.
Schtick? Spare me. You work there or something?
From your comment, it appears there are others on here that also don't like the station. I didn't know that.
Sounds like a random sample of independent opinions (at least mine is) rather than some sinister gang of haters that work together to spread our word.
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Sorry, you were probably not the right person for me to post at.
I have just noticed there is a group on here who seem to hate everything the Fan 960 does, bash all their personalities, bash their coverage, etc.
Some people seem to think its just like talking to your buddy about sports at the pub.
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02-18-2014, 04:49 PM
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#73
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by taxbuster
Blech.
Talk about a guy who repeats himself. Un-listenable-to. (And yes, I know that's not really a word.) |
Jay Mohr Sports needs affiliates. Jay is great. Rome has had his day.
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02-18-2014, 04:57 PM
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#74
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Lifetime Suspension
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The D.A. show is great, plays from 12:00-4:00 AM.
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02-18-2014, 05:29 PM
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#75
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Retired
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Originally Posted by strombad
That would be ideal, but when you don't have the resources to acquire top talent, you're stuck with riding the few good pieces you have as far as you can.
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Rogers Communications...
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02-18-2014, 05:31 PM
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#76
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Originally Posted by CaramonLS
Rogers Communications...
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Small market AM Radio...
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02-18-2014, 05:42 PM
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#77
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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I miss Rob Kerr doing the afternoon shows. He knew his hockey and was better in that role than he is now as a PBP guy for the Flames.
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02-18-2014, 05:43 PM
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Retired
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Originally Posted by strombad
Small market AM Radio...
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We're one of the largest markets in Canada, how do you figure?
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02-18-2014, 05:50 PM
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#79
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First Line Centre
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Hate to see a guy lose his gig, but wasn't a fan of the afternoons. Hope they move Pinder to that spot, he's a talent.
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02-18-2014, 05:52 PM
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#80
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Lifetime Suspension
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaramonLS
We're one of the largest markets in Canada, how do you figure?
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Because we're just one of the larger markets in Canada.
Toronto attracts some half decent talent, but for the most part 960 is either a place along the way to bigger and better things, or it's a home to some pretty average folks as far as show hosting goes.
I'm pretty happy with 960, they do fine with what they have. They'll never be even remotely comparable to some of the content from joints like CBS Sports Radio and Rome and whatever else they manage to nab syndication for. I mean, Sportsnet has TWO radio stations, and even their big one (590) which they pump what resources they have for AM radio isn't all that great. Better though, for sure.
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