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

[Jeff Lebowski]

what is happening on the radio right now? are they responding to online criticism of the media??

[Toonage]

If he were to be fired I'd hope the listeners make it well known that they're unhappy (if they are, I understand some people don't like the guy).

Point being, Fan960 isn't overflowing with listeners and ad revenue can be a chore. Let those companies know you won't be using their services or buying their products.

But thats putting the cart way ahead of the horse. For now, let's just hope he keeps telling it like it should be.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by Toonage

If he were to be fired I'd hope the listeners make it well known that they're unhappy (if they are, I understand some people don't like the guy).

Point being, Fan960 isn't overflowing with listeners and ad revenue can be a chore. Let those companies know you won't be using their services or buying their products.

But thats putting the cart way ahead of the horse. For now, let's just hope he keeps telling it like it should be.

Last i saw their ratings for the target audience (19-45 yo males) are the best in the city.

That was pre-pandemic mind you.

[SirPsychoSexy]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Jim Rome was a much needed change of pace for the station.

They’ll never bring him back, but they should.

Why don't you think they'll bring him back? Due to Rintoul trying to be the Canadian equivalent? I thought it was nice hearing about leagues other than the NHL once in a while. Though Rome's show can be cringey and blustery at times I think it's entertaining.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Jim Rome was a much needed change of pace for the station.

They’ll never bring him back, but they should.

eERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR! Wrong.

I used to be a fan but this guy ran out of material a decade ago. I was tired of flicking on the radio to complete silence... fiddling with my volume, wondering what was wrong, only to hear a piece of paper get crumpled up at 85 dB.

I’m sure there is a great station in the states they could syndicate to keep a good mix. But not Rome.

[Toonage]

Originally Posted by transplant99

Last i saw their ratings for the target audience (19-45 yo males) are the best in the city.

That was pre-pandemic mind you.

Thank you. I was under the impression it wasn't that great.

None the less my point about pressuring their sponsors stands if they make decisions that don't sit well with the listener base.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by SirPsychoSexy

Why don't you think they'll bring him back? Due to Rintoul trying to be the Canadian equivalent? I thought it was nice hearing about leagues other than the NHL once in a while. Though Rome's show can be cringey and blustery at times I think it's entertaining.

I think the only reason Rome isn’t on the air in Calgary is money.

Rome is a giant of syndicated American talk radio - he was making $30M a year a decade ago, and I don’t think he’s gotten cheaper.

Scott Rintoul’s show probably costs 95% less.

Rome isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, fair enough. But have some major national American show on for a couple hours a day - Rich Eisen, San Patrick, Cowherd, Pat McAfee.

Actually. Ding ding ding.

Get the Pat McAfee show going daily - who doesn’t want a 30 minute Aaron Rodgers interview once a week during football season.

HEY KIRSCH!!!

[Johnhitbox]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He’s grown on me as I’m slowly becoming a fan as he’s the most polished guy that’s been on 960 outside of Rome and Richards.

He's too soy for radio. As much as people dislike guys like Pinder, he's probably the best up all around.

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[mikeecho]

Huge credit to Pinder for his work this week.

[motorcrosser]

The boys need to get Radio Robert from post game on. Just cuz.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Johnhitbox

He's too soy for radio. As much as people dislike guys like Pinder, he's probably the best up all around.

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“Too soy” perfectly describes Scott Rintoul.

I do like him. He’s a pro. He’s not obnoxious. He’s not overflowing with bad takes.

But he’s so soy.

I want some American beef from that time slot.

[troutman]

What does "soy" mean in this context? Vanilla?

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by troutman

What does "soy" mean in this context? Vanilla?

Soy is fine, it’s probably good for you, you’re not worse for having it, but you’d still rather have something else.

[Boreal]

Originally Posted by motorcrosser

The boys need to get Radio Robert from post game on. Just cuz.

One
Hundred
Percent!

[Magnum PEI]

Originally Posted by troutman

What does "soy" mean in this context? Vanilla?

Soy usually means effeminate and left-leaning.
I don't mind Rintool, it's nice having NHL talk in that time slot instead of Rome, which was mostly NCAA.

[Buck Murdock]

The new Pinder is the best thing about Fan960 now...that Loubardias interview was absolutely cringworthy, glad he called lou on it.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Boreal

One
Hundred
Percent!

Patty patty patty cake.

[Johnhitbox]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

“Too soy” perfectly describes Scott Rintoul.



I do like him. He’s a pro. He’s not obnoxious. He’s not overflowing with bad takes.



But he’s so soy.



I want some American beef from that time slot.

Soy is soft, 3 ply

He lacks an argument and he often let's his political opinion show. He leans left and that's fine, but we don't need to hear it from a sport broadcast

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[Johnhitbox]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Soy is fine, it’s probably good for you, you’re not worse for having it, but you’d still rather have something else.

This city needs a host that holds nothing back. We already have a few to many flames apologists on the fan.

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[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by Iggy_12

Lou is an absolutely horrible interview, just beats around the bush, adds zero insight. The man is clearly brilliant when it comes to hockey information

Brilliant when it comes to a life long commitment to watching sports, knowing the names, dates, scores, etc…. If you want a hockey historian, him and McGuire can sit at the top of the list. I have a huge respect for that, but that’s his sweet spot.

Beyond that he’s pretty 1 dimensional in his hockey knowledge. I guarantee he couldn’t speak with any credibility if you asked him what kind of fore check the Flames employ. His depth of game knowledge doesn’t go much farther than cliches like slotting, good position, play smart, protect the house, get it deep, win battles, focus on the details, get to the hard areas, yada yada yada.