"Take that Calgary Puck!" — SN960 and Calgary sports media discussion

[Jiri Hrdina]

Originally Posted by Shazam

It’s getting a PSA test while lying down on a MyPillow in a radon mitigated office.

Above a water-proofed basement

[Jay Random]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Above a water-proofed basement

Which has been pledged as collateral to a legal loan shark.

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Yup and I suspect now more than ever they go even more narrow to tell advertisers who specifically is listening. That's the only way radio can stay relevant - is to convince advertisers that you can reach exactly who you need to in a different way.
So I suspect the pitch to advertisers surrounds breaking down that demo even more- who are they, what do they buy, what do they drink, how do they spend their team. And then I suspect they also articulate how much they listen to the station, and how sticky it is. So then the advertiser benefits from repetition.

If you listen to who advertises on the Fan, it tells you a lot about ultimately who they care about in terms of who's listening.

I suppose they must be doing okay in that regard as they don't seem to air as many ads advertising themselves as a place to advertise as they did a few years back when every commercial break had a testimonial about advertising on Fan 960. #ALotOfAdvertisingsInThisPost

[FlamesKickAss]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

The absolute worst thing to hear are those stupid skits they do for ''My Pillow'' and how the whole family loves it and just can't get enough of them. It would be fine if it was a standard radio advertisement. But when Boomer starts chatting away about it like it's an actual segment or conversation piece, holy crap does that blow. Especially when he starts rapping about it.

Makes me never want to even consider buying one of those dumb pillows just because of how horrible that shtick is.

I bought a pillow, it wasn't that great... You gotta pay to send it back too

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by Jay Random

Which has been pledged as collateral to a legal loan shark.

You’re devorppa!

[Iggy599]

Overall I like the show a lot. Morning more than afternoon but I listen most days during the week. Rome is brutal, that’s when I turn it off for 2 hours. I think broadcasting is a much more challenging job than most people give it credit for so maybe I have a longer leash. Could be a lot worse.


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[GreenLantern2814]

Really wrong thread

[GreenLantern2814]

Wrong thread

[Madman]

Ummm, looks like Klein is full time now.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1081289276791214081

[Moneyhands23]

Originally Posted by Madman

Ummm, looks like Klein is full time now.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1081289276791214081

"BOLD MOVE" meh seems like and Oilers type move/change

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Madman

Ummm, looks like Klein is full time now.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1081289276791214081

Congratulations. Klein is good at what he does.

[TheScorpion]

Good for Peter! I think he does a good job.

[Fire]

I like Klein as well, he should be a regular.

[shotinthebacklund]

I also think this is a good move. I enjoy most of the programming klein has been on.

[stone hands]

After pinder and Steinberg, Klein is the best radio host guy they have. Really glad for him

[Sainters7]

Yeah he's the best fit for that show from the active temp pool available, as he is able to laugh at himself the most (a little TOO much, frankly). Congrats to him.

[Stud_McCool]

Phew... I prefer Klein over Nault for sure, but was hoping for someone like Pinder who can throw facts and data to go against Rhett and Boomer's opinion. I thought the three worked well together.

[Johnhitbox]

I think peter is a hell of a choice

[chummer]

Ya good for Peter. He did a great job the last couple weeks while Boomer and Warrener overextended their holidays. Felt bad for him after the Burke interview but he always bounces back. Good choice.

[Flashpoint]

I think Peter Klein is a spineless waffler who gets bullied as a comedic foil by his co-hosts. It was sort of funny when they did it to Pinder, who came across as a nerdy a-hole, but he at least had the balls to defend himself. With Klein it's just pathetic and sad.

As a broadcaster, I have to wonder about his qualifications. Klein stammers, mumbles, and folds the moment anyone breaths in his direction. The Burke interview was a perfect example. He has no idea what he's doing, and when a professional got on the air with him it was like high school amature hour with a gulping choke.

The last couple weeks have been abysmal, with the only highlights being the call in guests. Like really really bad.

While I'm off on a rant - what's with all the Smith apologists on the Fan? Is there some Sportsnet mandate you can't talk ill of the local players? Edm does the same thing. There have been people on CP for months who were happy to give Smith a chance, but have been concerned for almost a calendar year. Between injury, age, and reduced equipment, the man is an unmitigated disaster. No, I don't feel bad about his feelings - he gets 5 million dollars to take fan abuse.

WTF is with all the "he needs to find his game". He's 36. It's over. It's been over for a while now. Where are the sports journalists in Calgary?

Pinder may be a sanctimonious ass, but at least he's willing to call it what it is. Which is why he's so desperately missed in the morning. At least Rhett and Boomer would call him out on being a dick - Steinberg is as much of a wimp as Klein is, so just gets railroaded.

They really lost a lot by breaking up the morning show dynamic. To hear they're going to replace the "brains" (such as it was) of that operation with Peter Klein... yikes.