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

[Caboose]

Originally Posted by BeltlineFan

I'm 34. Boomer, Pinder, Warrener, Deforest, Steinberg and Kirch are all older than me. So it's Klein, Nault and Logan Gordon that are in their mid 20s?

Pretty sure Klein is in his 30's too. But damn all those hooligan kids running around the station!

[ditty]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

You can’t spell “old timers rambling” with “radio”.

When you hang around pro sports for 30, 40, 50 years, you collect a lifetime of great stories that you can draw on to fill time. You get to see big figures at big moments doing incredible things. Stories you can’t possibly touch with your experiences at SAIT broadcasting school.

Radio is storytelling, at the end of the day; I think the last natural storyteller the Fan had was Kerr.

Peter Maher was a masterful storyteller.

Who tells a good story on the Fan?

I don't disagree but one drawback I find with the sports radio old guard in this town is that they are not nearly as informed as the younger generation. I'm thinking specifically of someone like Mark Stephen or Jock Wilson on 770. They are certainly both a wealth of information on the CFL as that's their niche but to hear Stephen especially talk about anything else reeks of grasping at straws. I prefer a Nault over a Mark Stephen because at least he seems prepared when conducting interviews and gives the impression that he's invested in his job.

In general, I would rank the 960 on-air talent as follows, with the criteria being who I would miss the most/whose role would be most difficult for the station to fill if they left:

Boomer
Pinder
Steinberg (just behind Pinder as he's more versatile but I think they are both really good at what they aim to do)
Klein
Rhett
Matty Rose
Logan
Nault

Also, I really like some of the regular "guests" which I rank as follows:

Brunt
Friedman
Chris Johnston
Eric Francis (I know he's not really a guest anymore)
Krahn
Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Duhatschek
Loubardias (Lunch time is often when I listen and I just find his segment repetitive)
Jason Laconfora (he's good but I'm not much of an NFL fan)

Not sure who else I'm missing?

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by ditty

Also, I really like some of the regular "guests" which I rank as follows:

Brunt
Friedman
Chris Johnston
Eric Francis (I know he's not really a guest anymore)
Krahn
Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Duhatschek
Loubardias (Lunch time is often when I listen and I just find his segment repetitive)
Jason Laconfora (he's good but I'm not much of an NFL fan)

Not sure who else I'm missing?

I'm exclusively a hockey fan, so would rather hear a Candy bracket rather than NFL, NBA, or MLB talk, but in terms of guests, I still put Adnan Virk right under Brunt. Super entertaining and fun guy.

I also know the Brent Krahn isn't everybody's wheelhouse, but he was the commentator who got me through the early months of Covid. He positively slays me, and he and Boomer together were what kept me listening day after day. I love it every time he's on.

"Hello Team!"

[Young Guns]

Brian Burke would be at the top of my list for regular guests.

[Swayze11]

I am sure I am going to get hammered for this statement but Loubardias is unbearable to listen to.

Him constantly asking himself rhetorical questions is extremely annoying.

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

I am sure I am going to get hammered for this statement but Loubardias is unbearable to listen to.

Him constantly asking himself rhetorical questions is extremely annoying.

Ya I think Lou has a decent fanbase because his passion but you are not wrong. He has a unique voice that can sound like nails on a chalkboard.

I have grown to appreciate him over the years but could t stand him when he did play by play on TV for the Oilers and then the Flames.

We are so lucky to have Rick Ball right now

[Flames1217]

The morning show is solid.

The rest is so-so.

They really need to bring back Krahn. He is pure gold and one of the funniest people I have ever listened to.

[Swayze11]

I love the change of pace the morning show offers. The not to serious mood is nice to listen to while driving to work. Instead of the constant analysis of who will me the 14th forward on the depth chart and why the guy in Stockton deserves a chance it’s nice talking about food, jokes and personal stories.

I’m actually extremely surprised there are Rhett haters. He adds so much value, even when it comes to serious subjects like escrow, salaries, etc. His banter between Conroy this morning was actually really funny.

[Patek23]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

I'm exclusively a hockey fan, so would rather hear a Candy bracket rather than NFL, NBA, or MLB talk, but in terms of guests, I still put Adnan Virk right under Brunt. Super entertaining and fun guy.

I also know the Brent Krahn isn't everybody's wheelhouse, but he was the commentator who got me through the early months of Covid. He positively slays me, and he and Boomer together were what kept me listening day after day. I love it every time he's on.

"Hello Team!"

I haven't popped into this thread in a while so I'm not sure if I missed some Krahn hate. But if Krahn isn't in someones "Wheelhouse", I'm not sure their opinion can be trusted on anything. One of the bright spots of my morning on many a drive. Like seriously, who doesnt like Krahn?

[The Yen Man]

Khran is an absolute delight to listen to. Guy even has a pretty good radio voice. He's just so funny and positive. Love it every time he's on. It's a similar feeling whenever Connie is on. Different personalities, but both just make me smile whenever they are on.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by ditty

I don't disagree but one drawback I find with the sports radio old guard in this town is that they are not nearly as informed as the younger generation. I'm thinking specifically of someone like Mark Stephen or Jock Wilson on 770. They are certainly both a wealth of information on the CFL as that's their niche but to hear Stephen especially talk about anything else reeks of grasping at straws. I prefer a Nault over a Mark Stephen because at least he seems prepared when conducting interviews and gives the impression that he's invested in his job.

In general, I would rank the 960 on-air talent as follows, with the criteria being who I would miss the most/whose role would be most difficult for the station to fill if they left:

Boomer
Pinder
Steinberg (just behind Pinder as he's more versatile but I think they are both really good at what they aim to do)
Klein
Rhett
Matty Rose
Logan
Nault

Also, I really like some of the regular "guests" which I rank as follows:

Brunt
Friedman
Chris Johnston
Eric Francis (I know he's not really a guest anymore)
Krahn
Tommy Wheeldon Jr.
Duhatschek
Loubardias (Lunch time is often when I listen and I just find his segment repetitive)
Jason Laconfora (he's good but I'm not much of an NFL fan)

Not sure who else I'm missing?

Putting Duhatschek below Eric Francis is a slight against your credibility.

[curves2000]

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Swayze11

I am sure I am going to get hammered for this statement but Loubardias is unbearable to listen to.

Him constantly asking himself rhetorical questions is extremely annoying.

OMG. The day can't come soon enough to never hear Loubo and his 1950s gangster voice on Calgary radio ever again!

We went from the best Radio play by play with Rogers and Maher to the worst with that guy and Loubo. I'm not even sure of his name!

[Jables16]

My only real complaint with the Morning Show, and I'm sure there's an audience for it, and it's probably reflective of where we are on the sports calendar with NFL being the biggest thing currently, but the amount of NFL gambling talk (and general gambling talk) is out of control.

I'm not a huge NFL fan but I actually do like hearing some talk to know generally what is going on. However, I simply could not care less for endless segments about betting lines, point spreads, Sports Select tickets etc. It is mind-numbingly boring and I can't imagine how it could be interesting for anyone beyond the person talking about it, but it seems to permeate every aspect of the Morning Show.

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by Jables16

My only real complaint with the Morning Show, and I'm sure there's an audience for it, and it's probably reflective of where we are on the sports calendar with NFL being the biggest thing currently, but the amount of NFL gambling talk (and general gambling talk) is out of control.

I'm not a huge NFL fan but I actually do like hearing some talk to know generally what is going on. However, I simply could not care less for endless segments about betting lines, point spreads, Sports Select tickets etc. It is mind-numbingly boring and I can't imagine how it could be interesting for anyone beyond the person talking about it, but it seems to permeate every aspect of the Morning Show.

I'm fairly certain it's a "sponsored" segment by sports select.

[Derek Sutton]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

I'm fairly certain it's a "sponsored" segment by sports select.

The Sport Select on Thursdays was sponsored however Jason Laconfora and Randall the Handll are booked regular guests like Stephen Brundt and Elliot Friedman. They were talking about this last week and I understood some of this stemmed from the listener panels. And yes, other then the NFL and Gambling on the NFL there was not much else Sept thru Dec. I mean the snack food brackets had certainly ran their course.

[Flashpoint]

Originally Posted by Derek Sutton

The Sport Select on Thursdays was sponsored however Jason Laconfora and Randall the Handll are booked regular guests like Stephen Brundt and Elliot Friedman. They were talking about this last week and I understood some of this stemmed from the listener panels. And yes, other then the NFL and Gambling on the NFL there was not much else Sept thru Dec. I mean the snack food brackets had certainly ran their course.

So the listener panels were "oh, please tell us more about fantasy football!"?

That seems weird to me (not that I don't believe you).

Is anyone who happens to read this really into hearing about football sports select predictions?

I'm all for additional revenue streams for the station (gotta pay your people), and as a podcast listener I just skip over it, but I'm very surprised the Calgary market would be into NFL "gambling selection talk".

[mikeecho]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

So the listener panels were "oh, please tell us more about fantasy football!"?

That seems weird to me (not that I don't believe you).

Is anyone who happens to read this really into hearing about football sports select predictions?

I'm all for additional revenue streams for the station (gotta pay your people), and as a podcast listener I just skip over it, but I'm very surprised the Calgary market would be into NFL "gambling selection talk".

The minute I hear "radio hacks fantasy league" talk of any kind, I turn off the radio!


Also, why is my buddy's lacrosse coach on there as some sort of gambling expert. Just cause a guy gambles a lot doesn't mean he needs to have time on the radio to broadcast it.

[Derek Sutton]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

So the listener panels were "oh, please tell us more about fantasy football!"?

That seems weird to me (not that I don't believe you).

Is anyone who happens to read this really into hearing about football sports select predictions?

I'm all for additional revenue streams for the station (gotta pay your people), and as a podcast listener I just skip over it, but I'm very surprised the Calgary market would be into NFL "gambling selection talk".

Well Fantasy Football and NFL Handicapng/ Wagering are two entirely different topics. I liked the Thursday/ Monday Sport Select segments, which by the way are done for the year.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint

So the listener panels were "oh, please tell us more about fantasy football!"?

That seems weird to me (not that I don't believe you).

Is anyone who happens to read this really into hearing about football sports select predictions?

I'm all for additional revenue streams for the station (gotta pay your people), and as a podcast listener I just skip over it, but I'm very surprised the Calgary market would be into NFL "gambling selection talk".

Yes. I get that this is a hockey forum but there are a lot of football fans in Canada.