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MikeB

03-07-2007, 10:28 AM

I called the show a few weeks ago while I was in the car. I think Nas or Pepper Hicks answered. Asked for my name and then put me on hold. A minute or so later I suppose I was let go from being on hold. I called a couple of hours later when the topic changed and it wouldnt ring. It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again.

Can anyone explain this. Is my phone number being blocked because I said my name weird. I had called into the show before this odd event.

Marc with a c

03-07-2007, 10:32 AM

that happens to me as well sometimes on xm.  i dont know what it is, but i'm pretty sure ron isn't screening your phone number out.

JPMNICK

03-07-2007, 10:35 AM

I am sure it is just the phone software when a lot of calls are coming in

zman

03-07-2007, 10:58 AM

How can they build a pyramid without the callers calling in?

yomudder21

03-07-2007, 11:03 AM

how can you give out a big ass prise to losers like me who have no life (ding, ding)

FezsAssistant

03-07-2007, 11:06 AM

You might have been screened out if you had a conservative point of view, but didn't have a southern accent.  That doesn't match their ideology. 

ralphbxny

03-07-2007, 11:10 AM

It's happend to me too. Just keep dialing!!

Redding

03-07-2007, 11:10 AM

i thought the same thing but its just the phones, just keep trying!

underdog

03-07-2007, 12:46 PM

MikeB wrote: I called the show a few weeks ago while I was in the car. I think Nas or Pepper Hicks answered. Asked for my name and then put me on hold. A minute or so later I suppose I was let go from being on hold. I called a couple of hours later when the topic changed and it wouldnt ring. It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again. Can anyone explain this. Is my phone number being blocked because I said my name weird. I had called into the show before this odd event. Don't listen to everyone else. They are definitely blocking your calls.Also, they are planning on raping your family. Just figured I'd let you know.

MikeB

03-07-2007, 06:15 PM

<hr color="cococo" align="left">underdog423 wrote: MikeB wrote: I called the show a few weeks ago while I was in the car. I think Nas or Pepper Hicks answered. Asked for my name and then put me on hold. A minute or so later I suppose I was let go from being on hold. I called a couple of hours later when the topic changed and it wouldnt ring. It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again. Can anyone explain this. Is my phone number being blocked because I said my name weird. I had called into the show before this odd event. Don't listen to everyone else. They are definitely blocking your calls.Also, they are planning on raping your family. Just figured I'd let you know.<hr color="cococo" align="left">

I deserve that reply. I realized after this first explination that I am pretty much a moron.

lleeder

03-07-2007, 06:17 PM

Its not a bad question. i've had that feeling too. Its just caller anxiety keep calling and don't worry about it.

Gvac

03-07-2007, 06:27 PM

The XM phones are odd.  When you're on and there are other people on the phone you can barely hear them.  When I called in the other day I heard Ron, Fez, Dave, and Earl loud and clear, but Shelle, Lilly, and Pitzy were on the phone and I could hardly hear them.

SatCam

03-07-2007, 06:27 PM

actually i heard ron telling the interns not to accept any calls from MikeB earlier tonight. sorry bro

bobrobot

03-07-2007, 06:32 PM

Sometimes I hafta dial for a 1/2 hour straight before I get thru...<img src="http://dialabc.com/i/sbdial2.gif" border="0" width="180" height="181" />

PapaBear

03-07-2007, 06:33 PM

OneEyeJack

03-07-2007, 06:39 PM

XM has an automatic suckbag caller identifier. Your numbers on the list.Poor baby.

Fez4PrezN2008

03-07-2007, 06:46 PM

MikeB wrote: blah blah blah... It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again. Can anyone explain this. blah blah blah <img src="http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9iby6Fehu9FEXYANFKjzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNWN 0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=13e09tcqq/EXP=1173411806/**http%3A//www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/392998/2/istockphoto_392998_past_due.jpg" border="0" width="380" height="253" /> + Cell phone bill = No R&F for you!Pay up deadbeat!!!!!

Bob Impact

03-08-2007, 04:26 AM

Fez'sAssistant wrote: You might have been screened out if you had a conservative point of view, but didn't have a southern accent. That doesn't match their ideology.  I've been calling this show and arguing with Ron for seven years.  I don't think your hypothesis holds up.

angelinad128

03-08-2007, 05:14 AM

Sounds like the software they have only allows a certain number of calls to actually get through and ring at a time.  SOunds like you should just keep dialing.

SinA

03-08-2007, 05:22 AM

bobogolem wrote:      Sometimes I hafta dial for a 1/2 hour straight before I get thru...<img src="http://dialabc.com/i/sbdial2.gif" border="0" width="180" height="181" />i don't think they make your phone with a speed-dial funtion.

Coach_Mac

03-08-2007, 03:27 PM

It's always busy when I call, probably because I always call on the topics that everyone has something to say about. I should probably come up with something to say about the less populer topics if I ever want to get through.

BLZBUBBA

03-08-2007, 05:01 PM

Yeah.  If you want to get through call in on a slow topic during the middle of the week.  I went from constant busy signals and NEVER getting through to finally getting through...all the way...TO THE BIG ASS PRIZE CLOSET MY FRIENDS!  But consider this.  I don't get nervous very often and I thought I was ready for the air.  I planned what I wanted to say...but while on hold I started getting a knot in my throat.  By the time Ron got to me I was nervous but managed to power through exactly one sentence.  So yeah.  Figure out what you want to say beforehand.  And get away from your radio or turn it way down or off.  I knew that much.  They're piping the show through the phone anyway. Also...Email if you have something really on the mark and can't get through.  They read them.  It also helps with the show.  Helps give them an idea of what's on people's minds.  Especially good when something breaks on the news.   "One of our listener's just sent this in..." I don't know how they measure the audience for each show.  For all I know XM might know from the receivers how many people are listening.  But as long as the phones are busy?  That's a good thing.

Captain Rooster

03-08-2007, 05:12 PM

MikeB wrote: I called the show a few weeks ago while I was in the car. I think Nas or Pepper Hicks answered. Asked for my name and then put me on hold. A minute or so later I suppose I was let go from being on hold. I called a couple of hours later when the topic changed and it wouldnt ring. It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again. Can anyone explain this. Is my phone number being blocked because I said my name weird. I had called into the show before this odd event. When you get the silence, I believe the board is just overloaded with too many incoming calls.

Turtle

03-08-2007, 05:41 PM

MikeB wrote: I called the show a few weeks ago while I was in the car. I think Nas or Pepper Hicks answered. Asked for my name and then put me on hold. A minute or so later I suppose I was let go from being on hold. I called a couple of hours later when the topic changed and it wouldnt ring. It was just silence for 6 seconds everytime and then the call would end. I tried calling again today and the same thing happened again. Can anyone explain this. Is my phone number being blocked because I said my name weird. I had called into the show before this odd event. I see you don't have the "hot line" Bwaaahahahahaha