Any Stern Fans on this Forum?

[richmo]

I'm pretty much in agreement on the recent comments about Robin's news. I think she's gotten so involved with other things that the preparation just isn't there. I know there's even a website out there somewhere that points out all her mistakes, and that's been going on for years. Now I hear her do stories that are sometimes several days old, and the fact checking just isn't there, or the clips just add nothing.

I'm starting to think that, whatever Howard does, she may be headed out for TV. She does have a lot of talent and has done very well as a guest on some of the other shows. However, I think her focus has shifted away from the show.

That being said, when the new contract starts next year (I should say IF the new contract starts next year), I would think Howard could cut an hour off the show by dropping the news portion and I expect Robin won't be back. Actually, I would think it would be easier on Howard if he turns it into an afternoon show instead and the replay could be in the morning instead. Instead of borrowing guests from Today and Regis, he can get them on the way to Letterman...plus the hours would be better for getting the west coast interviews on the phone.

If Robin goes, he would need to get a female voice in there. The obvious choices would be someone like Sarah Silverman or maybe Jillian Barberie, who could do it while in California via Satellite/ISDN. However, its likely neither would be available. Another thought is the cohost Ferrall had when he first started at Sirius...I forget her name, but I thought she did a nice job and was good the one time Howard had her in.

Finally, while I'm on my rant, when the new lineup comes up next year, I think its time to cut ties with Bubba. I used to enjoy listening to him in small chunks, but its all car racing and wrestling now. Just doesn't seem to be a fit for 100/101. Plus 4 out of 5 days its just a replay of a terrestrial radio show.

 

[airhead]

Howard complains about EVERYTHING! He can always find something wrong. That's just him.
Don't know how his wife can stand that...

 

[twokids0204]

I'm pretty much in agreement on the recent comments about Robin's news. I think she's gotten so involved with other things that the preparation just isn't there. I know there's even a website out there somewhere that points out all her mistakes, and that's been going on for years. Now I hear her do stories that are sometimes several days old, and the fact checking just isn't there, or the clips just add nothing.

I'm starting to think that, whatever Howard does, she may be headed out for TV. She does have a lot of talent and has done very well as a guest on some of the other shows. However, I think her focus has shifted away from the show.

That being said, when the new contract starts next year (I should say IF the new contract starts next year), I would think Howard could cut an hour off the show by dropping the news portion and I expect Robin won't be back. Actually, I would think it would be easier on Howard if he turns it into an afternoon show instead and the replay could be in the morning instead. Instead of borrowing guests from Today and Regis, he can get them on the way to Letterman...plus the hours would be better for getting the west coast interviews on the phone.

If Robin goes, he would need to get a female voice in there. The obvious choices would be someone like Sarah Silverman or maybe Jillian Barberie, who could do it while in California via Satellite/ISDN. However, its likely neither would be available. Another thought is the cohost Ferrall had when he first started at Sirius...I forget her name, but I thought she did a nice job and was good the one time Howard had her in.

Finally, while I'm on my rant, when the new lineup comes up next year, I think its time to cut ties with Bubba. I used to enjoy listening to him in small chunks, but its all car racing and wrestling now. Just doesn't seem to be a fit for 100/101. Plus 4 out of 5 days its just a replay of a terrestrial radio show.

I 100% disagree.

Howard would not even consider doing his show without Robin. No if's, and's or but's!

 

[maddhatir]

I 100% disagree.

Howard would not even consider doing his show without Robin. No if's, and's or but's!

ITA- not only would Howard not replace Robin with another female, can you IMAGINE the backlash from the fans? I know we can all say we do not like Robin- but we will not accept anyone else in her place.

I think if Artie were to come back, it would make us forget that Robin's big mouth is gone. I like the banter between Artie and Howard. I would like to see Gilbert come in once and while too. Those 3 together crack me up!

 

[BayouMickey]

hmm maybe Jillian Barberie as a replacement?
on another note today was a day I missed Artie. That whole Jeff the Drunk thing would've been epic!

 

[maddhatir]

hmm maybe Jillian Barberie as a replacement?
on another note today was a day I missed Artie. That whole Jeff the Drunk thing would've been epic!

Darn! I am listening to the West Coast feed and I logged out to clear my cookies etc (my computer was really slow, anyway!) and when I went to go back onto Sirius, it told me the online player was not available! I finally get on and Jeff is Fing this and Fing that!!!

What happened????!!!!

 

[BayouMickey]

Darn! I am listening to the West Coast feed and I logged out to clear my cookies etc (my computer was really slow, anyway!) and when I went to go back onto Sirius, it told me the online player was not available! I finally get on and Jeff is Fing this and Fing that!!!

What happened????!!!!

Same thing as yesterday about the trailer. Except he's more agitated today. Hung up on howard 3 times!

 

[maddhatir]

Same thing as yesterday about the trailer. Except he's more agitated today. Hung up on howard 3 times!

I'm a bad girl- I didn't listen yesterday.

I turned it off. Was it Jimmy who was a guest yesterday? When I turned it back on, some chick was yapping and I didn't feel like hearing about her sexapades (Howard was asking if she ever tried......well, blah blah blah)- so, I turned on some music for the rest of the day \m/

I just now heard Jeff screaming about the trailer, his brother and a chair

 

[BayouMickey]

I'm a bad girl- I didn't listen yesterday.

I turned it off. Was it Jimmy who was a guest yesterday? When I turned it back on, some chick was yapping and I didn't feel like hearing about her sexapades (Howard was asking if she ever tried......well, blah blah blah)- so, I turned on some music for the rest of the day \m/

I just now heard Jeff screaming about the trailer, his brother and a chair

Now imagine that with Artie's spot on impersonation of Jeff on top of it....

 

[johnsonet]

I 100% disagree.

Howard would not even consider doing his show without Robin. No if's, and's or but's!

I totally agree. No way does the show go on without Howard, Fred and Robin.

Poor Jeff the Drunk

 

[maddhatir]

These 2 things just made me shake my head today............

#1

"Tomorrow you will hear that Charlie Sheen has signed for another season of 'Two and a Half Men.' Charlie Sheen is a genius. He really is and I'll tell you why. You're on a family sitcom on CBS. You get arrested for threatening your wife with a knife on Christmas, which happens to be Jesus's birthday by the way. So how do you handle a public-relations nightmare like that? You call your agent and you demand 2 million dollars an episode or you're not coming back. And you get it. Tiger Woods must feel like a real dumb@$$ right now." Jimmy Kimmel.

#2

Rep. Souder resigns over affair with staffer

Don't ya just LUV it!?

 

[maddhatir]

and one more thing I learned after today's show.....

I want to hang with Woody and Willie in Hawaii please.

I am sure Matthew McConaughey has to make an appearance once and while

 

[maddhatir]

I flipped the TV on the other day and Will and Jada were on Oprah.

I sat there with my mouth open thinking WTH! are those 2 TALKING about!?!!!? Thank you Howard for making me feel like..... "it's not just me" ugh.

 

[maddhatir]

Mama MIA! Stop the AI talk! Yesterday I did not even tune in b/c I KNEW it would be about Dancing with the Stars!!

..............did I miss anything good?

I am tuning out of the West Coast feed b/c I can't handle this BS!

I have a feeling Howard will be gone at the end of the year. He seems to be running out of things to talk about- he is so repetitive!

 

[airhead]

I 100% disagree.

Howard would not even consider doing his show without Robin. No if's, and's or but's!

I agree 100% !!

 

[Sherry E]

I must say - it's times like these that I really miss Artie! He was so great with the quick remarks during the Pat O'Brien tapes scandal and the Christian Bale tape. I just KNOW he would be on fire with this latest Mel Gibson stuff! It would be Artie at his absolute best, and he would already be mimicking Mel on some of the 'best lines' from the recordings (which cannot be repeated here).

I am one of those who really thinks Artie's presence on the show was irreplaceable, and his absence is really felt (to me). I know a lot of people don't agree, and they even prefer Howard without Artie. I think Howard was good, but getting stale. Artie came in like a breath of fresh air and really revitalized that show - even on his darkest days. His laugh was infectious. I think he was really am important piece of the puzzle of that show. I can't believe Artie has been gone for 7 months!!!

And Howard has no business at all making fun of anyone's speech or 'mouth noises' on air or on TV or anything - has anyone ever listened to how much he snorts? I can tell by Howard's breathing & voice tone that he has sinus trouble - maybe a deviated septum, not quite sure. Anyway I notice it because of his mouth breathing, nasal tone and how he has to constantly swallow to catch his breath or whatever. In any case, he can't help it, of course - it's not his fault - but it sometimes is annoying to hear those 'noises' on air. So he shouldn't talk about anyone else's mouth noises!!

 

[kaseycamille]

I must say - it's times like these that I really miss Artie! He was so great with the quick remarks during the Pat O'Brien tapes scandal and the Christian Bale tape. I just KNOW he would be on fire with this latest Mel Gibson stuff! It would be Artie at his absolute best, and he would already be mimicking Mel on some of the 'best lines' from the recordings (which cannot be repeated here).

I am one of those who really thinks Artie's presence on the show was irreplaceable, and his absence is really felt (to me). I know a lot of people don't agree, and they even prefer Howard without Artie. I think Howard was good, but getting stale. Artie came in like a breath of fresh air and really revitalized that show - even on his darkest days. His laugh was infectious. I think he was really am important piece of the puzzle of that show. I can't believe Artie has been gone for 7 months!!!

And Howard has no business at all making fun of anyone's speech or 'mouth noises' on air or on TV or anything - has anyone ever listened to how much he snorts? I can tell by Howard's breathing & voice tone that he has sinus trouble - maybe a deviated septum, not quite sure. Anyway I notice it because of his mouth breathing, nasal tone and how he has to constantly swallow to catch his breath or whatever. In any case, he can't help it, of course - it's not his fault - but it sometimes is annoying to hear those 'noises' on air. So he shouldn't talk about anyone else's mouth noises!!

I totally agree about the absence of Artie. I have been thinking about how perfectly he would mimic these Mel Gibson tapes. He would get such a kick out of this!

While I agree that he is sorely missed and that he was an irreplaceable part of the show, I still enjoy the show just as much; its just different to me. I am never more grateful for this friggin wonderful show than after they come back from a break! I was smiling like a crazy person all the way to work on Monday. I was actually looking forward to a Monday!

As for the noises Howard makes, the snorting can become annoying but I feel it can't be compared to Larry "the King" Zeiger's noises.
Howard has a comedy show where he farts, burps and snorts into the mike all the time. Larry King's odd noises are out of place on his "news talk" show and thats why I think Howard goofs on it.

I'm anxiously awaiting seeing if JD gets a call from his speed-dating girl. I say no way...although I love JD, he is definitely not that girls' type...he aims too high, and seemingly solely based on looks.

 

[maddhatir]

I am one of those who really thinks Artie's presence on the show was irreplaceable, and his absence is really felt (to me). I know a lot of people don't agree, and they even prefer Howard without Artie. I think Howard was good, but getting stale.

ITA! I think the show is....flat. Not much to look forward to.
I listened on Monday when they came back- but have not tuned in since then. I feel the show is getting repetitive.

I had a dream last night that I was listening to Howard. I was not sure if the show was a repeat- until I heard Artie chime in!

I wish they would give us an update on him.

 

[maddhatir]

OMG!
I MUST say, Alexa Ray Joel's voice is incredible!!!

 

[lakelandgal70]

Have Sirius in both our cars. Got it only for Stern but really like the music. Oh and I am an almost 40yr old woman. Good to see other gals like him too.