Why is no one talking about the suspension?

[LordJezo]

I find this crazy, don't you? Opie and Anthony just talking about sandwiches as their careers fall apart around them. Ron and Fez just putzing along as normal as the station they are on is crumbling. If you didn't know the news it would be like nothing was happening and everything was OK in the world.

Why is there a complete blackout? Up until a day ago they were talking about the censorship, protests, how hard radio was getting. Then something happens and they just stop.

Why is no one on air saying anything about this? Is everyone really that afraid that when a huge thing like this happens they just ignore it?

[Midkiff]

Obviously they have been asked to not discuss it, or they will get canned too.

[JPMNICK]

O&A are suspended for a month, possibly fired for mentioning something on air that pissed off management. do you think there is any chance management would let R&F go on air with this shit? and do you think R&F would be dumb enough to do it?

no one is talking about because if they do, there is a chance they can be fired.

[PAT BATEMAN]

I find this crazy, don't you? Opie and Anthony just talking about sandwiches as their careers fall apart around them. Ron and Fez just putzing along as normal as the station they are on is crumbling. If you didn't know the news it would be like nothing was happening and everything was OK in the world.

Why is there a complete blackout? Up until a day ago they were talking about the censorship, protests, how hard radio was getting. Then something happens and they just stop.

Why is no one on air saying anything about this? Is everyone really that afraid that when a huge thing like this happens they just ignore it?


dont be a dummy, when ron read the statement yesterday opie said not to discuss this at all. there are plenty of ways to talk about them other then the ron and fez show. ron and fez are doing exactly what they should be doing "their show"

[Lillibaby]

Talking about other shows' suspension/firing on the air accomplishes absolutely nothing. It doesn't bring them back, and it inevitably draws negative attention to your own show. I'm glad the buddays are doing "everyday" topics; it's a welcome distraction from all the melodrama unfolding around them.

[STC-Dub]

They have done as much as they can, Ron did point out numerous times last night that O&A would be on Free FM today. Anymore than that would risk them getting themslves suspended or fired. Plus, I think anyone who has listened to the show "know" where R&F stand on the issue. No point in fighting in a battle which they cannot win and are not directly involved. Yes, it sucks, but I would much rather they sit this fight out and continue on the air the lose the battle and kill what is left worth listening to on the radio.

[LordJezo]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

[Dudeman]

Talking about other shows' suspension/firing on the air accomplishes absolutely nothing. It doesn't bring them back, and it inevitably draws negative attention to your own show. I'm glad the buddays are doing "everyday" topics; it's a welcome distraction from all the melodrama unfolding around them.

i agree. the bottom line is i want to hear the RnF show. i understand the other stuff could actually affect RnF, but i think they are smart enough to be able to keep doing their show.

[cupcakelove]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

When did they ever say they would go out with guns blazing? They're playing it cool exactly like they need to. Getting themselves into trouble as well accomplishes nothing.

[Uncle Inky]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

LOL, wow...... ummmm... yeah

I think if R&F were real men and truely cared they would shave thier bodies head to toe, paint themselves blue, and ride a tandom bike naked down 57th st with a PAC banner.
I guess they just don't care

[JPMNICK]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

say you got fired and you really wanted to bash the company. but if you did, you could lose your new job, get sued for breach of contract, and get blackballed by a lot of high members of your industry. would you still do it, even if you were really pissed?

[angrymissy]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

You're kidding right?

[LordJezo]

You're kidding right?

Millions of dead Jewish Europeans says I am not.

What was that poem? First they came for the gays and then they came for me. Or something like that. It's what we have here today.

say you got fired and you really wanted to bash the company. but if you did, you could lose your new job, get sued for breach of contract, and get blackballed by a lot of high members of your industry. would you still do it, even if you were really pissed?


Yeah but I am not a powerful rich celebrity.

[Midkiff]

wait for it.....

[Uncle Inky]

Millions of dead Jewish Europeans says I am not.

What was that poem? First they came for the gays and then they came for me. Or something like that. It's what we have here today.



yeah Missy.... what say you to that?




:innocent:

[JPMNICK]

Yeah but I am not a powerful rich celebrity.

they have bills and a future to look forward the same way you do, so in that sense you 2 are in the same boat.

[drjoek]

They said during the last half hour of yesterdays show that they would not be talking about it.

[LordJezo]

they have bills and a future to look forward the same way you do, so in that sense you 2 are in the same boat.

They have things like Celebrity Fit Club and The Surreal Life to look forward to, I have none of that, Sean Hannity wont talk to me, and I will never have an E! True Hollywood Story made about me.

They said during the last half hour of yesterdays show that they would not be talking about it.

Sort of like how the USA said they would not be entering World War II? What good came of that? We were bombed in Pearl Harbor and lost soldiers.

[badorties]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

not really ... they're just exercising a degree of professionalism (that seems so lacking lately)

sometimes there're boundaries in life that we all have to adhere to, maturity (at times) means realizing there's a time to play along with a few rules

when these incidents occur, what's most shocking is how much of an act there is in our entertainment choices

they're radio performers, not gansters or rebels

They have things like Celebrity Fit Club and The Surreal Life to look forward to, I have none of that, Sean Hannity wont talk to me, and I will never have an E! True Hollywood Story made about me.



Sort of like how the USA said they would not be entering World War II? What good came of that? We were bombed in Pearl Harbor and lost soldiers.

seriously, there's no comparison to a regime that committed inhumane attrocities, and the antics between radio talent and management

[angrymissy]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/angrymissy/makefun.jpg

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Ron Said it will be easy for everyone just to not use XM202 as a Forum to complain about the Suspension. Use other Routes.

:king:

[Midkiff]

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x64/cuntburgers/WTF___Cat_by_Odyssey1319.jpg

[AKA]

Ron and Fez just putzing along as normal

Why is no one on air saying anything about this? Is everyone really that afraid that when a huge thing like this happens they just ignore it?

Putzing my ass - they are killing today - this has been a very funny, entertaining show. I know they are going through hell, but they are so quick and smart, to someone listening for the first time you'd never know.

AND...just a hunch...no one is saying anything because they can't.

[Dirtybird12]

Putzing my ass - they are killing today - this has been a very funny, entertaining show. I know they are going through hell, but they are so quick and smart, to someone listening for the first time you'd never know.

AND...just a hunch...no one is saying anything because they can't.


right.

Times like these Ron and Fez always step up and do what they do best -
Sometimes I think they are best when everything is melting down around them

Their work eithic is really mindblowing.

[Brad_Rush]

iRon Said it will be easy for everyone just to not use XM202 as a Forum to complain about the Suspension. Use other Routes.

:king:
Man, I want to get one of those new iRons...

[King Hippos Bandaid]

Man, I want to get one of those new iRons...


it is Stent Free unlike the iFez


:king:

[LordJezo]

AND...just a hunch...no one is saying anything because they can't.

You know who used to say that?

The Catholics.

But then Martin Luther came around and let the charge. He wasn't afraid. We need someone like him now.

[Jujubees2]

[QUOTE=LordJezo;1315190]Millions of dead Jewish Europeans says I am not.

What was that poem? First they came for the gays and then they came for me. Or something like that. It's what we have here today.QUOTE]

Jesus LordJezo,

Let's not get carried away. Comparing O&A getting suspended (which the government had nothing to do with) and no one talking about it to a government that killed millions of people is a little out there.

[Midkiff]

well, let's get this disclaimer, and go from there....

[badorties]

You know who used to say that?

The Catholics.

But then Martin Luther came around and let the charge. He wasn't afraid. We need someone like him now.

or just someone brave enough to nail their feces to XMs door in DC

[HBox]

You know who used to say that?

The Catholics.

But then Martin Luther came around and let the charge. He wasn't afraid. We need someone like him now.

You know who else said that? The Dinosaurs. And we all know what happened to them.

[ralphbxny]

I dont like this Jezo Character. It is not bright or smart!

[prothunderball]

[QUOTE=LordJezo;1315190]Millions of dead Jewish Europeans says I am not.

What was that poem? First they came for the gays and then they came for me. Or something like that. It's what we have here today.



You're not really comparing Opie and Anthony getting fired to the Holocaust are you? I mean yeah this situation is totally messed up and speaks volumes on how much our country is going to hell in a hand basket, but comparing it the holocaust is just way off base and really kind of sick.

[drusilla]

dont be a dummy, when ron read the statement yesterday opie said not to discuss this at all. there are plenty of ways to talk about them other then the ron and fez show. ron and fez are doing exactly what they should be doing "their show"

wait, what statement? i must have missed something somewhere, but then again i couldn't really listen to either the free or the xm show yesterday.

[Fat_Sunny]

I dont like this Jezo Character. It is not bright or smart!

You Must Not Have Read It's Thread On Sheepy, And How He Handles His Women!

[Midkiff]

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!

[Fat_Sunny]

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!


F_S Misses Busybeeman!

[FUNKMAN]

Why is no one talking about the suspension?

my tires have been wearing unevenly. i may need to have my suspension checked...

[Dieseldog]

I understand that they can't say anything due to the fear of being fired, but isn't that part of what draws everyone to XM. We might as well be listening to regular radio. Anyone goin to the PAC demonstration tomorrow (thursday)?

[torker]

Q:How do you keep Lord Jezo in suspense?
A:

[badmonkey]

Oh no! everybody panic! Ron said "fuck" a bunch of times today and there was completely uncensored sex in the studio (albeit with puppets). Not being able to discuss one topic is really nothing to freak out about. There's usually some kind of reason for limiting discussion on company related issues whether you agree with their decision or not.

Once, there was an issue on TiNR that I asked the DJ's not to talk about because it directly involved me and I wanted to address it first before on-air speculation by DJ's got started. No matter what kind of radio station it is, people tend to assume it's official when it's about the radio station and is broadcast on the radio station by station staff. I got hit with a bunch of people crying censorship too even tho I was the only one with the facts. They wanted to discuss hearsay, opinion and speculation.

The question is, do you want facts from xm or do you want a bunch of people filling 3hrs of Ron and Fez show with speculation and hearsay while screaming "bring back O&A!", "Fuck XM!", "censorship!", "freedom of speech!", etc? Personally, I'd rather listen to Ron and Fez do their thing.

Badmonkey

[Don Stugots]

this week i am doing two hours of "RAAAAMMMMMMMMONE GET BAD MONKEY A HAIRCUT."

[sailor]

First they came for the gays and then they came for me.

some would say it's the same thing. :)

[Fat_Sunny]

some would say it's the same thing. :)

And That....Coming From A Sailor!

[MrTwister]

I've read a bunch of threads and either I've missed it,
or noone has mentioned it yet.. but...

did O&A do a live show on FreeFM this morning ?

being from Columbus, Oh, I had to listen to "The Greggo Show"
and R&F replays.

I was just curious.... Since O&A are usually on XM simulcast
I don't have to worry about it.. but now that they aren't it would
be nice to catch their FreeFM show via other means. Streaming is
NOT a possability due to the environment in which I work. (you
know they place.. where they can tell you who out of 27,000 plus
people on the network is streaming audio, video, hell even who
has they yahoo widget engine running).

[RogerPodacter]

The suspension isnt the issue per se. XM can do that if they want since they are a private corporation.

The problem is that O&A mocked an apology. The APOLOGY in the first place is what i have a problem with. They were forced to apologize to people who dont even listen to the show. Thats my beef.

[Tenbatsuzen]

This just in, The #8 team was docked 100,000 and Tony Eury Jr. is out for six races.

We talked about the suspension, let's move on.

[PapaBear]

This just in, The #8 team was docked 100,000 and Tony Eury Jr. is out for six races.

We talked about the suspension, let's move on.
Ugh... Don't remind me. Those 100 points... oh, the points.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ugh... Don't remind me. Those 100 points... oh, the points.

Could be worse, could be Waltrip.


Besides, did anyone think for a second Dale was gonna win this year once he announced he was leaving DEI? Why give Theresa ANYTHING?

[Mr.Pants]

How come the media isn't trying to find out what was said on May 14th that pissed XM off? I think I heard the whole show that day and I don't think they specifically addressed anything about the Homeless Charlie thing except they had rules of what they could say. Discussing limits must be off limits then.

[Dan 'Hampton]

How come the media isn't trying to find out what was said on May 14th that pissed XM off? I think I heard the whole show that day and I don't think they specifically addressed anything about the Homeless Charlie thing except they had rules of what they could say. Discussing limits must be off limits then.

They mentioned something regarding their situation and according to the contract they signed after the incident they broke the rules. Lay low, they'll be back and if not you know what to do. Who are these idiots who wonder why they aren't commenting on it.

[epo]

I feel betrayed.

They are ignoring it. They should be going out guns blazing like they said they would.

This is how the Nazis took over in WWII.

We are done for.

I'm such a fan of Godwin's Law. Funniest thing ever (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_Law).

[Mr.Pants]

They mentioned something regarding their situation and according to the contract they signed after the incident they broke the rules. Lay low, they'll be back and if not you know what to do. Who are these idiots who wonder why they aren't commenting on it.
I was just wondering what the specific sentence that was said that day caused the breach.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I don't think i was a specific sentence. Maybe just the sarcasm we've grown to love.

[drusilla]

wait, what statement? i must have missed something somewhere, but then again i couldn't really listen to either the free or the xm show yesterday.

anyone?

[RogerPodacter]

At the very end of the show ron read a statement and talked about how everyone needs to keep cool about the suspension. R&F show is gagged from even mentioning. And the callers are dumped out if they try to bring it up on the XM show. Its pathetic times.

I tried to cancel and they claimed they couldnt find my account. Even with all my info. They said it must not be correct. Funny how on the same phone call, the first rep found my account with the info, but the cancellations dept could not, even though i was just transferred to them from the guy who could find it. They must be losing to many people and are just blatently trying to stop the cancellations. I dunno.

[badorties]

I'm such a fan of Godwin's Law. Funniest thing ever (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_Law).

i'm fascinated by that ... i had a long conversation last week about it

brilliant

[badmonkey]

How come the media isn't trying to find out what was said on May 14th that pissed XM off? I think I heard the whole show that day and I don't think they specifically addressed anything about the Homeless Charlie thing except they had rules of what they could say. Discussing limits must be off limits then.

The media is too busy saying they got suspended for the homeless charlie segment to find out why they got suspended. Standard procedure in today's investigative reporting.

Step 1: Write headline.
Step 3: Profit!

Badmonkey

[Mr.Pants]

Sounds like Germany in the late 30's

[Sleestack]

they are not talking about it because its a scam.. they are suspened with pay they are probablly in on the whole thing. thats why they arent saying a word because they help plan the whole thing. think about it

[underdog]

they are not talking about it because its a scam.. they are suspened with pay they are probablly in on the whole thing. thats why they arent saying a word because they help plan the whole thing. think about it maaaaaaaaaaaaaan

Fixed it.

[IamPixie]

Did anyone else catch Joel Mcale from the soup mention the suspension on this week's show?

[kayugo]

I enjoy both shows ALOT. But, since the suspension I have noticed that RnF show hasn't been as funny or off the cuff as usual. Is it just me? I'm probably sensitive to it now that I suspect they are acting differently.

[sailor]

I enjoy both shows ALOT. But, since the suspension I have noticed that RnF show hasn't been as funny or off the cuff as usual. Is it just me? I'm probably sensitive to it now that I suspect they are acting differently.

i haven't noticed any change, but if there was one wouldn't it be related to fez's heart more than anything else?

[kayugo]

I sure didn't think about that. Could be I guess. I wouldn't be complaining though. All of the above are good enough reasons for me. I just hope as the days go by things seem more comfortable for them and after 30 days it can get back to normal.

[MellySmelly]

It's like Fight Club

[FartyPneumonia]

I enjoy both shows ALOT. But, since the suspension I have noticed that RnF show hasn't been as funny or off the cuff as usual. Is it just me? I'm probably sensitive to it now that I suspect they are acting differently.

Just wait, this is when Ron and Fez are at their best.

[sailor]

i actually just caught the end of one of the replays this morning and ron was saying that no matter what their feelings aboot the issue, on the actual xm channel is not the place to air those grievances, plus they were asked by management AND o&a to not go into it.

[sailor]

It's like Fight Club

what's fight club?