09-30-2021, 01:13 PM
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#2681
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sunnyvale
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Originally Posted by Knightslayer
Oh god, the junk food brackets they had were the worst radio I ever listened to. I felt 2nd hand embarrassment for them.
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I’m a radio/ comedy snob but listening to Loubardias “introducing” the candy bracket competitors had me howling. “This reD baG Behemoth” for the Nibs was gold.
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09-30-2021, 01:57 PM
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#2682
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by Sainters7
That 2nd hand embarrassment line is actually a great way to sum up how I feel listening to the Jim Rome show (which I otherwise like) when they do the call-in smackoff shows with the "clones".
Them clearly reading burns off a script they worked on for hours while trying to mimic Rome's cadence is so cringe...I can actually feel myself wincing in the car when I hear it. I always have to flip the channel when that starts, my 2nd hand embarrassment for the callers is too much.
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I totally agree. The Smack Off and the folks calling in were so cringey, I usually just turn to another station when they are on. I actually don't mind Rome otherwise. I get that his stuff is real repetitive, and he has a lot of dead air, but I guess that's his quirk. Once past that, it's not too bad. Admittedly, I probably haven't listened to Rome in 5+ years though lol. Is it still the same jokes? Does he still have that 911 Emergency! bit or the MJ Adult Alarm?
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09-30-2021, 03:23 PM
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#2683
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Not the 1 millionth post winnar
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Los Angeles
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Derek Sutton
I’m a radio/ comedy snob but listening to Loubardias “introducing” the candy bracket competitors had me howling. “This reD baG Behemoth” for the Nibs was gold.
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It comes in a G-Damn BOX.
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10-01-2021, 01:23 PM
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#2684
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: back in the 403
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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
I totally agree. The Smack Off and the folks calling in were so cringey, I usually just turn to another station when they are on. I actually don't mind Rome otherwise. I get that his stuff is real repetitive, and he has a lot of dead air, but I guess that's his quirk. Once past that, it's not too bad. Admittedly, I probably haven't listened to Rome in 5+ years though lol. Is it still the same jokes? Does he still have that 911 Emergency! bit or the MJ Adult Alarm?
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Yeah you gotta listen daily, as it's so many inside jokes and callback references. Rome's show always seems kinda weird to me when I just tune in sporadically, but when I listen daily it's hilarious.
And agreed that Rome is also good for breaking up the otherwise essentially all day hockey talk 960 can do, for those who feel there isn't enough sports variety on there. Especially as someone who's a diehard NFL fan like myself.
I know local 960 hosts talk NFL sometimes too, but it's usually through the prism of fantasy football (Steinberg/afternoon hosts), or gambling/point spread Vegas style stuff (morning show). I retired from FF and don't gamble so I don't want to view it through that lens, I'm just a classic style fan of the league that gets into the playoff races & storylines, and Rome supplies that.
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10-01-2021, 01:27 PM
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#2685
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Knightslayer
Calgary really needs a different sports station.
Serious question, why doesn't someone on CP start one? Guarantee would get more listeners than fan960. Doesn't have to be a huge show or even a 24 hour station even 4-6 hours a day with some local advertisements.
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You should start a DVD rental store too while you are at it!
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10-01-2021, 01:30 PM
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#2686
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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I figured I would just put this here because this place was where I got my start in a lot of ways ...
Anyway. Today is my first day writing about hockey in a full-time position for FlamesNation, JetsNation, and WingsNation.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1443656787433951257
Thank you all for reading my stuff over the years and helping me get to the point where I'm actually able to comfortably support myself with a job covering hockey. Still feels a little surreal but I'm very thankful for all of you.
Mike
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10-01-2021, 01:40 PM
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#2688
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I figured I would just put this here because this place was where I got my start in a lot of ways ...
Anyway. Today is my first day writing about hockey in a full-time position for FlamesNation, JetsNation, and WingsNation.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1443656787433951257
Thank you all for reading my stuff over the years and helping me get to the point where I'm actually able to comfortably support myself with a job covering hockey. Still feels a little surreal but I'm very thankful for all of you.
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10-01-2021, 01:42 PM
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#2689
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2016
Location: ATCO Field, Section 201
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I also get paid to write about hockey... difference is my employer has no idea.
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10-01-2021, 02:06 PM
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#2690
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I figured I would just put this here because this place was where I got my start in a lot of ways ...
Anyway. Today is my first day writing about hockey in a full-time position for FlamesNation, JetsNation, and WingsNation.
Thank you all for reading my stuff over the years and helping me get to the point where I'm actually able to comfortably support myself with a job covering hockey. Still feels a little surreal but I'm very thankful for all of you.
Mike
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Congrats Scorp! That's awesome. Your passion is always evident in your writing, so there is no doubt you will have a successful career.
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10-01-2021, 02:09 PM
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#2691
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: back in the 403
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Yeah congrats Scorp! And I'm glad you linked your Twitter handle in here too. *Followed*
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10-01-2021, 02:11 PM
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#2692
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: the dark side of Sesame Street
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You earned it, Scorp!
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10-01-2021, 02:11 PM
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#2693
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First Line Centre
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Congratulations Scorp. I always enjoy reading your input, and have certainly noticed you polishing your craft. Just say no to anything Coiler related. Could you imagine?
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10-01-2021, 02:16 PM
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#2694
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Franchise Player
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Congratulations Scorp!
Well deserved and certain you are going to do great!
Well done young man!
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10-01-2021, 02:18 PM
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#2695
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Lifetime Suspension
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The No Good only seek out No Good talent.
I think we're safe.
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10-01-2021, 02:30 PM
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#2696
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheScorpion
I figured I would just put this here because this place was where I got my start in a lot of ways ...
Anyway. Today is my first day writing about hockey in a full-time position for FlamesNation, JetsNation, and WingsNation.
https://twitter.com/user/status/1443656787433951257
Thank you all for reading my stuff over the years and helping me get to the point where I'm actually able to comfortably support myself with a job covering hockey. Still feels a little surreal but I'm very thankful for all of you.
Mike |
Congrats! Do you get to fly to Detroit and .... Winnerpeg?
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10-01-2021, 02:33 PM
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#2697
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First round-bust
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: speculating about AHL players
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No — NHL Live is very useful — but I'm hopeful I'll be able to get back to the Saddledome press box on a few occasions this season.
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10-01-2021, 05:43 PM
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#2698
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Hope you are a worthy successor to Duhatchek - good luck!
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10-01-2021, 05:51 PM
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#2699
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Originally Posted by Chi-Town Hustler
What if they had offered you CoilerNation as well? |
He said “writing about hockey”.
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10-02-2021, 11:20 PM
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#2700
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Hong Kong
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Pat just said that even though there have been "rumblings" about Overtime being cancelled, something is in the works.
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