THIS...is the golden age of Ron & Fez.

[TheMojoPin]

Forget the dot.com days. Forget anything that comes down the line. THIS week is hands-down the greatest era of R&F, and probably one of the best in talk radio EVER. I'm listening to the tail end of the DC replay right now, as Fezzy shaves his head, and I'm just in awe at how monstrously funny this week has been. I listened to a feed of the midday show today and turned it off after about 20 minutes. It was alright, but the guys were just too angry and tired and the callers were just too awful. By the second show, the guys are just insane with tiredness. It's awesome, they just don't carea bout what they say or do...sure, I'll stick around for years to come, but nothing, NOTHING will top this week. Nada. Braaaaaaavo.

"Women cry for it...men DIE for it!"

"You can tell some lies about the good times you've had/But I've kissed your mother twice and now I'm working on your dad..."

-TMP

[The Nature Boy]

I was quite keen on loving to hate Al Dukes, and I didn't think they could compare to the laughs they got out of him, but I"m forced to agree with you. They are just genius, and they should sell all 40 hours this week in a box set.

Bon Jovi Fan Since Day ONE!

[ChickenHawk]

I like that box set idea. I would
buy two.


"SWING and a miss, and he
looked like a dildo..."

[furie]

i disagree

dot com days were better



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[TheMojoPin]

I've actually finally moved beyond the dot-com days with this week. Look how much stronger the show is: no lame computer theme, a producer that can actually produce, fantastic callers (Back in the dot-com days, outside of the final hour, the callers out side of the characters sucked), AND the general sense of just-contained insanity has returned. The dot.com era is now officially dead...LONG LIVE THE NEW RON & FEZ!

"Women cry for it...men DIE for it!"

"You can tell some lies about the good times you've had/But I've kissed your mother twice and now I'm working on your dad..."

-TMP

[Sunrisa]

they are hardcore.


I came here to chew bubblegum and kick ass...and I am all out of bubblegum.
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thank you rooster.

stand united.

[Spoil-Sport]

I never got to hear the dot.com shows. They were on way too late. I wish they would replay some of those "best of"s when the boys are on vacation.

[TeeBone]

Its time to bring another, in what will be a long series of OLD THREADS back up for conversation. In this, the 2nd installment, TheMojoPin (widely known for his comic sensibility) writes the phrase, ' This is the golden age of Ron and Fez.'

My updated question to you is; Was That the Golden Age of Ron and Fez or is what we are seeing now the Golden age?

Keep in mind, this installment of OLD THREADS was added way back in 2002.

With that, here's OLD THREADS (vol II.)

[underdog]

I didn't even think MojoPin listened to Ron and Fez.

[Furtherman]

TMP popped the .com bubble.

[diamondlod]

So speaking of the golden age, I was playing Grand Theft Auto 4 on the PS3, and I heard a conversation on one of the radio stations, and it sounded EXACTLY like Fez and Patrice O'Neal talking. It was WAY to close to be coincidence.

Does anyone know if that was them?

[Team_Ramrod]

Its time to bring another, in what will be a long series of OLD THREADS back up for conversation. In this, the 2nd installment, TheMojoPin (widely known for his comic sensibility) writes the phrase, ' This is the golden age of Ron and Fez.'

My updated question to you is; Was That the Golden Age of Ron and Fez or is what we are seeing now the Golden age?

Keep in mind, this installment of OLD THREADS was added way back in 2002.

With that, here's OLD THREADS (vol II.)

I like reading these old threads; Mikey on the other hand, well he'll be pissed about 'bandwidth'

[mikeyboy]

So speaking of the golden age, I was playing Grand Theft Auto 4 on the PS3, and I heard a conversation on one of the radio stations, and it sounded EXACTLY like Fez and Patrice O'Neal talking. It was WAY to close to be coincidence.

Does anyone know if that was them?

It was.

[Dougie Brootal]

yes. everyone knows. theres a thread 10 pages long all about it.

[Team_Ramrod]

you're growng more angry by the day Dougy.... what's going on?

need a hug? a back rub?

[SatCam]

Linger longer

[Dougie Brootal]

you're growng more angry by the day Dougy.... what's going on?

need a hug? a back rub?

my 'taking a break' faildozer has got me on edge. sorry everyone.

[sailor]

I didn't even think MojoPin listened to Ron and Fez.

exactly my thought, except i included the the.

[conman823]

Its time to bring another, in what will be a long series of OLD THREADS back up for conversation. In this, the 2nd installment, TheMojoPin (widely known for his comic sensibility) writes the phrase, ' This is the golden age of Ron and Fez.'

My updated question to you is; Was That the Golden Age of Ron and Fez or is what we are seeing now the Golden age?

Keep in mind, this installment of OLD THREADS was added way back in 2002.

With that, here's OLD THREADS (vol II.)

I still think the dot com days were the golden age. Its certainly not now. It can't be now anyway, the term "Golden Age" would mean a point in the past not whats currently on the air. Perhaps in like 2 yrs this may be a Golden Age, but certainly not now.

[TheMojoPin]

exactly my thought, except i included the the.

Before the retarded days of paying for radio, I listened to every show.

I have to disagree with my 6-years-ago self. Though the insanity of the two shows a day-era will forever rule, my heart belongs eternally to the dot.com era.

[diamondlod]

yes. everyone knows. theres a thread 10 pages long all about it.

Long-time listener - first time on boards...

[Marc with a c]

Long-time listener - first time on boards...

then you've learned earlier than most that doug is a salty fellow that carries all of his possessions in his rear.

[The Jays]

While Ron and Fez are always great, I still consider Golden Age of Ron and Fez to be WNEW/WJFK. I think the XM show is still amazing, but, I just wish the callers were there, that the comedy pyramids were there, I wish Fez was more involved in the conversations and bits, and I think there is too much board stuff/ Paltalk/ internet stuff.

[Marc with a c]

two-a-days 2.0 was amazing.

but i'm still waiting for the 'big things'

[King Hippos Bandaid]

two-a-days 2.0 was amazing.

but i'm still waiting for the 'big things'

"big things" ended when O&A signed with CBS radio

[The Jays]

The "big things" will be when Ron finally reveals that he does, indeed, do the voice for everyone on the show.

[CGC13]

Audible isn't giving us the Best Of shows:glurps: just full older episodes...still good, but still feel left out

[AnnoyedGrunt]

I don't know what's going on with Audible. Back when they were hyping up the fact they were replaying the Big Ass Night of Fights, Audible just had an old show. On Monday I think it was the same best of everyone got- at least I think so from some of the other posts. Tuesday was a show from when O&A were suspended and yesterday was back to the regular best of.

[sailor]

Before the retarded days of paying for radio, I listened to every show.

I have to disagree with my 6-years-ago self. Though the insanity of the two shows a day-era will forever rule, my heart belongs eternally to the dot.com era.
too bad. you can probably find a work-around.

two-a-days 2.0 was amazing.

but i'm still waiting for the 'big things'

it was great because the two shows had such a different feel from each other. if only they could work out an uncensored ny-only version...that would rock.

[subtasticdan]

thread necromancy!

[Hayseed]

I don't get it

[biggie]

I have listened to the show since the first day they were on XM. I had never listened before that. It is sad to me to know how less involved and funny Fez is now because (I know I am going to be killed for this) Dave has been funnier and more of a co-host on the XM show. Not saying that to be mean or generate a reaction just giving an opinion from a listener not familiar with the show before XM.

[NewYorkDragons80]

I still think the dot com days were the golden age. Its certainly not now. It can't be now anyway, the term "Golden Age" would mean a point in the past not whats currently on the air. Perhaps in like 2 yrs this may be a Golden Age, but certainly not now.
Whatever. I loved the dot com days and the Dukes-era was brilliant, but I'll defend today's XM shows to the bitter end. The show has always had a heel, and Earl fills that role beautifully. Even though Fez has had his problems, he's on his way back, IMO. He's gotten some real laughs out of me the past few days and I only listen for 45 mins or so during my lunch breaks. Dave would take a bullet for the show and his characters and antics crack me the fuck up. Finally, Ron is a ballbuster of legendary proportions. Carlin and Pryor could write a better joke, but in terms of mental quickness and improv, Ron might be the funniest guy ever.

Of course I miss Joe Poo, siren shoutouts, insane callers at 2AM, Al Dukes, and Billy Staples, but I schedule my lunchbreaks around the show because it's the biggest laughs I'll get in most given days.

The Ron and Fez Show is adaptable to all kinds of time slots, constraints, stations, etc. So there's no validity in comparing the late night to evening or to midday. They are completely different shows for completely different audiences and demographics. Come to think of it, the show has never been so honest, raw, and real as it is now. As a matter of fact, no radio show has been as open and real as Ron and Fez is at this moment. How many lives have been saved or people have been comforted knowing that someone is going through what they are going through? In the meantime, they have Ron Bennington to make them shit their pants. Sorry if I'm coming off as too rigid or abrasive, but I think the show's been downright brilliant.

[conman823]

Whatever. I loved the dot com days and the Dukes-era was brilliant, but I'll defend today's XM shows to the bitter end. The show has always had a heel, and Earl fills that role beautifully. Even though Fez has had his problems, he's on his way back, IMO. He's gotten some real laughs out of me the past few days and I only listen for 45 mins or so during my lunch breaks. Dave would take a bullet for the show and his characters and antics crack me the fuck up. Finally, Ron is a ballbuster of legendary proportions. Carlin and Pryor could write a better joke, but in terms of mental quickness and improv, Ron might be the funniest guy ever.

Of course I miss Joe Poo, siren shoutouts, insane callers at 2AM, Al Dukes, and Billy Staples, but I schedule my lunchbreaks around the show because it's the biggest laughs I'll get in most given days.

The Ron and Fez Show is adaptable to all kinds of time slots, constraints, stations, etc. So there's no validity in comparing the late night to evening or to midday. They are completely different shows for completely different audiences and demographics. Come to think of it, the show has never been so honest, raw, and real as it is now. As a matter of fact, no radio show has been as open and real as Ron and Fez is at this moment. How many lives have been saved or people have been comforted knowing that someone is going through what they are going through? In the meantime, they have Ron Bennington to make them shit their pants. Sorry if I'm coming off as too rigid or abrasive, but I think the show's been downright brilliant.

I will agree that Fez is getting back slowly. I know its a major fucking crisis to insult him, but I just now started too be able to tolerate the show with Dave in studio. Sorry if like 99% of the people on here are "personal friends" but as an average longtime listener the guy killed the show for me for the last 2 years. Him plus Fez not being himself hurt the show a lot IMO. Although now I enjoy his input, I think he's found his stride. Golden Age will always be when the show was running on 8 cylinders, too me its running on like 6 now. Ron though has improved 10 fold in wit and humor being uncensored. I would never want to hear a Ronnie B that was censored again. For me the last 2 cylinders now would be 1-Fez back 100% 2- Drop all the message board insider bullshit that caters to 15 people on this board.

[dino_electropolis]

I will agree that Fez is getting back slowly. I know its a major fucking crisis to insult him, but I just now started too be able to tolerate the show with Dave in studio. Sorry if like 99% of the people on here are "personal friends" but as an average longtime listener the guy killed the show for me for the last 2 years. Him plus Fez not being himself hurt the show a lot IMO. Although now I enjoy his input, I think he's found his stride. Golden Age will always be when the show was running on 8 cylinders, too me its running on like 6 now. Ron though has improved 10 fold in wit and humor being uncensored. I would never want to hear a Ronnie B that was censored again. For me the last 2 cylinders now would be 1-Fez back 100% 2- Drop all the message board insider bullshit that caters to 15 people on this board.

well put

[NewYorkDragons80]

I know its a major fucking crisis to insult him, but I just now started too be able to tolerate the show with Dave in studio. Sorry if like 99% of the people on here are "personal friends" but as an average longtime listener the guy killed the show for me for the last 2 years.
I've met Dave once and he was a cool guy. He's hardly my friend, but he's a damn hoot on the radio. I want you to think of all the other guys who've produced the show for them... they were a friggin bore. I'm not trying to take away from Rory, Hawk, or Dumpy, but the only producer who compares to Dave on the air is Al Dukes and that's because Al was the target of abuse. Dave is an on-air talent due not only to his ability to take a beating, but his skill at telling jokes, too.
For me the last 2 cylinders now would be 1-Fez back 100%
Obviously
2- Drop all the message board insider bullshit that caters to 15 people on this board.
I've got news for you, they've ALWAYS done that. I can dig up threads from early 2001 bitching about how the show is about a clique of listeners/board members. It is sometimes annoying when they talk about how HTG looks on Paltalk that day, but don't claim it's a new development. I'm not saying you're wrong or don't have the right to say this, but just think back to the dot com days, (and I'm one of the dot com show's biggest fans) and remember that the grass is always greener

[mikeyboy]

Whatever. I loved the dot com days and the Dukes-era was brilliant, but I'll defend today's XM shows to the bitter end. The show has always had a heel, and Earl fills that role beautifully. Even though Fez has had his problems, he's on his way back, IMO. He's gotten some real laughs out of me the past few days and I only listen for 45 mins or so during my lunch breaks. Dave would take a bullet for the show and his characters and antics crack me the fuck up. Finally, Ron is a ballbuster of legendary proportions. Carlin and Pryor could write a better joke, but in terms of mental quickness and improv, Ron might be the funniest guy ever.

Of course I miss Joe Poo, siren shoutouts, insane callers at 2AM, Al Dukes, and Billy Staples, but I schedule my lunchbreaks around the show because it's the biggest laughs I'll get in most given days.

The Ron and Fez Show is adaptable to all kinds of time slots, constraints, stations, etc. So there's no validity in comparing the late night to evening or to midday. They are completely different shows for completely different audiences and demographics. Come to think of it, the show has never been so honest, raw, and real as it is now. As a matter of fact, no radio show has been as open and real as Ron and Fez is at this moment. How many lives have been saved or people have been comforted knowing that someone is going through what they are going through? In the meantime, they have Ron Bennington to make them shit their pants. Sorry if I'm coming off as too rigid or abrasive, but I think the show's been downright brilliant.

Very well said.

[conman823]

I've met Dave once and he was a cool guy. He's hardly my friend, but he's a damn hoot on the radio. I want you to think of all the other guys who've produced the show for them... they were a friggin bore. I'm not trying to take away from Rory, Hawk, or Dumpy, but the only producer who compares to Dave on the air is Al Dukes and that's because Al was the target of abuse. Dave is an on-air talent due not only to his ability to take a beating, but his skill at telling jokes, too.

For the record i never spoke against Dave as a person, I only know what I hear on the radio. We can agree to disagree. Producers shouldn't be third mics, they should contribute but not sit in. This is a 2 host show afterall. Again my own opinion.

I've got news for you, they've ALWAYS done that. I can dig up threads from early 2001 bitching about how the show is about a clique of listeners/board members. It is sometimes annoying when they talk about how HTG looks on Paltalk that day, but don't claim it's a new development. I'm not saying you're wrong or don't have the right to say this, but just think back to the dot com days, (and I'm one of the dot com show's biggest fans) and remember that the grass is always greener.

Yeah but not really. Its gotta be 20 times worse now then way back in 2001. I feel that they kinda "get away" with it more because its on XM. It was there but toned down a lot with the short lived 6-9 show. I am convinced PalTalk in studio in horrible and it is a new development. Watching in on the show is great for the fans, but the host shouldn't be able to see who's in the room during broadcast. If people wanna comment get an instant feedback or only leave the chat up.

Don't get me wrong, I think having an interactive fanbase is great. I also think R&F do it the best, but the line is crossed almost daily. Its hard for people involved on that "superfan" level to take a step back and look at it from the outside.

The grass is always greener is the basis of calling it the "Golden Age" buddy!!

[mikeyboy]

For the record i never spoke against Dave as a person, I only know what I hear on the radio. We can agree to disagree. Producers shouldn't be third mics, they should contribute but not sit in. This is a 2 host show afterall. Again my own opinion.


Joe Poo

Yeah but not really. Its gotta be 20 times worse now then way back in 2001. I feel that they kinda "get away" with it more because its on XM. It was there but toned down a lot with the short lived 6-9 show. I am convinced PalTalk in studio in horrible and it is a new development. Watching in on the show is great for the fans, but the host shouldn't be able to see who's in the room during broadcast. If people wanna comment get an instant feedback or only leave the chat up.

Not really. Not sure when you started listening, but the local fanbase was especially prevalent during the WNEW days. Read my show log from that period and I'll bet you'll see that friends of the show were involved as much, if not more than, as they are now.

[conman823]

I'm not saying they weren't involved. Again I think its a great thing to have the fanbase involved with the show. It helped with countless bits and as its been said a million times "you feel like your sitting around with your pals".

Maybe I should clarify. I started listening to Ronandfez.com in 2000 working the overnight stock shift at a shitty Toys R Us on Staten Island when I was 19 years old. At the time I could listen to whole episodes during a shift so I was pretty much plugged into all the players including yourself Mikey. There have always been fan sites, message boards, and fan input.I have been visiting this site and others for years. It just feel that in lets say the last 2 years the show has become more about who's talking about whos on the message boards. Why so and so got banned, who showed there "forbidden goodies" on PalTalk etc. The board "drama" has gotten better in the last few months I will say that, but for a time it seemed it was consuming the show. Just how I see it. I personally left the show behind for a time because of it. Now I find myself in a place to listen to the whole show again overnight at least 2 or 3 times a week and I am loving it as much as I did back then. As I said in my prior post we may be seeing a Golden Age right now, but I think history has to deem that from a distance. Like we do with dotcom days today.