Opie And Anthony---gone!! Official Speculation Thread

[disneyspy]

as announced by comic in the know jay mohr today,ron and fez are pulling a WNEW and carrying 202 cuz o&a ARE GONE FROM 202

frankly i'm shocked

[Gutter]

as announced by comic in the know jay mohr today,ron and fez are pulling a WNEW and carrying 202 cuz o&a ARE GONE FROM 202

frankly i'm shocked

even thought their contract is good till Oct. 1st?

[sailor]

Stop being mean to the slow kids.

[midwestjeff]

Stop being mean to the slow kids.

Disney starts threads the same way he treats slow kids.

Push, push, cum.





SSSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTRRRRRRRREEEEETTCCCCCCCCCHHHH

[disneyspy]

still no word from @opieradio,rumors must be true

[KnoxHarrington]

As they say on Wikipedia, [Citation Needed].

But this wouldn't shock me.

[Furtherman]

Howard Stern rules!!


bababooeybababooeybababooey!!!!!

[Kevin]

Sweet.. I can get a ton of good shit at an IRS Auction on Long Island soon...

[KnoxHarrington]

Sweet.. I can get a ton of good shit at an IRS Auction on Long Island soon...

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I think Opie will land on his feet, but I think that Anthony might be utterly unhireable in terrestrial radio at this point.

His only hope is to try the Glenn Beck route and just become a full-on crazy right wing nutbag. But as much as I hate that douche Beck, I can't deny his talent, and I'm not sure Anthony is on his level.

[TripleSkeet]

Im hoping for an afternoon spot. Theres nothing on the radio right now, I cant see them not getting a job.

[Zorro]

I think Opie will land on his feet, but I think that Anthony might be utterly unhireable in terrestrial radio at this point.

His only hope is to try the Glenn Beck route and just become a full-on crazy right wing nutbag. But as much as I hate that douche Beck, I can't deny his talent, and I'm not sure Anthony is on his level.

Especially considering that Anthony has been doing a bunch of TV spots including that crazy right wing nut Joy Behar while Opie has excelled of taking cell phone shots of sunset over the Hudson.

[CountryBob]

Prediction - Opie quits but Ant and Jimmy take a far lesser paid deal and have another show. Or, all 3 open a car wash and run hookers out the back

[Dude!]

I think Opie will land on his feet

huh?
devoid of any talent whatsoever
it is a miracle opie had a run
as long as he did

he has zero future
in radio by himself

zero talent = zero future

[Space Edge]

If that happens half of Wackbag will end up killing themselves.

[phrontisterion]

If that happens half of Wackbag will end up killing themselves.

Bonus! :clap:

[spoon]

Sweet.. I can get a ton of good shit at an IRS Auction on Long Island soon...

Says the guy on the wrong side of a bet for 2 years who fixes his comp over the course of two months as well. You wouldn't be buying jack shit at his yard sale, let alone an IRS Auction.

[instrument]

huh?
devoid of any talent whatsoever
it is a miracle opie had a run
as long as he did

he has zero future
in radio by himself

zero talent = zero future

i don't like opie either, i had to stop listening to O&A largely due to his "yeahyeahyeahs" but i remember a show he sat in with ron and it was great, ron and opie with fez filling in with the entertainment type stuff would be tollerable.

sure it'll never happen but still.

[underdog]

huh?
devoid of any talent whatsoever

Exactly. Perfect for regular radio.

[CurseoftheBambi]

Sweet.. I can get a ton of good shit at an IRS Auction on Long Island soon...um...why would u want a canadian chick in the closet?:wink:

[disneyspy]

um...why would u want a canadian chick in the closet?:wink:

thats not where you keep them?

be right back

*shuffle* *shuffle* *shuffle*

[furie]

I'd like to see Anthony move in with R&F. The chemistry between Ron & Anthony is great.

[Kevin]

Says the guy on the wrong side of a bet for 2 years who fixes his comp over the course of two months as well. You wouldn't be buying jack shit at his yard sale, let alone an IRS Auction.

Nice work gossip gabby.

[Dude!]

Nice work gossip gabby.

ha ha...
Timmy's broke!

[Kevin]

ha ha...
Timmy's broke!



I make more money in a week then you make in a year Cletus..

Its called saving for a house..

Try it and get ouf of your mom's house.

[midwestjeff]

I make more money in a week then you make in a year Cletus.

Well sure, before the exchange rate.

[Chigworthy]

Ron & Fez, Noon to noon.

[Dude!]

Well sure, before the exchange rate.

yeah, he makes
100,000 Leks per year

it will be a while
before brokey-broke
can afford his
lean-to

[Kevin]

Well sure, before the exchange rate.


That would be awesome since i would be being paid in Euro's

[Kevin]

yeah, he makes
100,000 Leks per year

it will be a while
before brokey-broke
can afford his
lean-to


Get the country right Goober..

I'm not from Albania..

I would day liquidate everything and buy gold..

But i'd have to ask your Mom/sister/cousin for that..

[Dude!]

I would day liquidate everything and buy gold..

that makes as much sense
as everything you write

[Kevin]

I'm done responding to 5yr old trolly troll..

Get back under that bridge and eat some road kill.

[brettmojo]

That would be awesome since i would be being paid in Euro's
More like Monopoly money.

[Kublakhan61]

I'd like to see Anthony move in with R&F. The chemistry between Ron & Anthony is great.

Eww. I can't stand Anthony but then, I mix well with other races and like women as people so...

[K.C.]

Dunzo.

Opie's got the skill set to land a local radio gig similar to what they did at BAB...rock & talk mix...Jimmy has a career.

The Ant fall from grace, though is going to be quite stunning. Let's put this in perspective:
1) if you can't do a talk radio show for Sirius, you aren't landing one anywhere else.
2) he's not smart enough and doesn't have enough credibility to do the political format.
3) he hates 95% of music and almost anything released after 1987 (although...so does Eddie Trunk, so maybe there's something there....)
4) he literally sets his money on fire.

I honestly have no idea what the hell he can do if he doesn't do this show. He has no education so he can't get a real job. And the audience for his schtick is basically the amount of people on the Wackbag forum. He'd be lucky to break even if he tried to do his own show a la Adam Carolla.

[oPant]

If that happens half of Wackbag will end up killing themselves.

From your keyboard to God's ears.

[Serpico1103]

Dunzo.

Opie's got the skill set to land a local radio gig similar to what they did at BAB...rock & talk mix...

Yeah, Lindsey married a small market morning zoo DJ. Opie would try to shift to behind the scenes to save embarrassment while earning enough money to pay alimony and child support.

[oPant]

If they are off the radio for any amount of time I will miss them. I still find their show genuinely funny. In fact very often LOL funny.

I used to like Howard's show but I can't listen to more than 10 minutes of that boring pompous egotistical a-hole.

[Serpico1103]

If they are off the radio for any amount of time I will miss them. I still find their show genuinely funny. In fact very often LOL funny.

I used to like Howard's show but I can't listen to more than 10 minutes of that boring pompous egotistical a-hole.

Howard was always better at managing funny, than being funny; like Opie. Without a real comedic talent on the show (Jackie, Artie) the show is full of fart joke and gross out sophomoric humor.

[booster11373]

So if this is true it shows how radio and radio personality's have changed over the past few years because this is the only place I have heard about this.

Remember when this like this made the news, i.e. O and A getting fired from WNEW and the the news made when they went to satellite

[Snoogans]

Dunzo.

Opie's got the skill set to land a local radio gig similar to what they did at BAB...rock & talk mix...Jimmy has a career.

The Ant fall from grace, though is going to be quite stunning. Let's put this in perspective:
1) if you can't do a talk radio show for Sirius, you aren't landing one anywhere else.
2) he's not smart enough and doesn't have enough credibility to do the political format.
3) he hates 95% of music and almost anything released after 1987 (although...so does Eddie Trunk, so maybe there's something there....)
4) he literally sets his money on fire.

I honestly have no idea what the hell he can do if he doesn't do this show. He has no education so he can't get a real job. And the audience for his schtick is basically the amount of people on the Wackbag forum. He'd be lucky to break even if he tried to do his own show a la Adam Carolla.

that place said he could always go back to knockin tin

[Death Metal Moe]

Well it's been quite obvious to everyone except O&A sheep that Anthony has been trying to cultivate a career as a political talking head for years now. He's ruined his show with it because he knows it's gonna end eventually. I think he's going to try to keep doing FOX stuff but without a somewhat popular radio show behind him I have no idea why he'd be a guest of any note. He'd basically just be a civilian with racist opinions at that point. We got plenty of them, no one wants them on TV.

As for him thinking he could do a political radio show, that would be kinda ironic. Didn't they bust on Mancow for going from Shock Jock to political guy? Hoo hoo, tell 'em Turd.

I don't feel Opie has such a scary radio presence that he'll instantly land a job but between the 2 of them Opie is twice as likely to get work over Anthony.

[IamFogHat]

If the show dies, Opie will become a PD the way Don from Don and Mike did, only without the being part of a show part, Ant will do an obscure podcast with the listeners he already has from Paltalk, and Jimmy will continue to have a great career as a successful comic.
Why is this news to anyone?

[Kevin]

If the show dies, Opie will become a PD the way Don from Don and Mike did, only without the being part of a show part, Ant will do an obscure podcast with the listeners he already has from Paltalk, and Jimmy will continue to have a great career as a successful comic.
Why is this news to anyone?



Not sure about the Jimmy part...

Maybe stand up, but not movies and TV...

Even stand up he will slowly get forgotten as the years go by and not get as much gigs..

I'm sure he got a shit load of gigs because he was on the show..

The two biggest hurt by this is Ant then Jimmy..

Opie will be fine..

[Brad_Rush]

Not sure about the Jimmy part...

Maybe stand up, but not movies and TV...

Even stand up he will slowly get forgotten as the years go by and not get as much gigs..

I'm sure he got a shit load of gigs because he was on the show..

The two biggest hurt by this is Ant then Jimmy..

Opie will be fine..

Disagree on Jimmy, if anything he is a better stand-up than radio personality. I think he'll do fine for the rest of his career regardless of the show.

[Kevin]

Disagree on Jimmy, if anything he is a better stand-up than radio personality. I think he'll do fine for the rest of his career regardless of the show.



Not doubting his stand up ability.

But you can't deny that the show did not help getting gigs.

[Devo37]

i blame hurricane black earl.

[Sloppy2nds]

O&A could do Sam and Dave on the weekend. A nice S.O.D.A. show :lol:

[hanso]

as announced by comic in the know jay mohr today,ron and fez are pulling a WNEW and carrying 202 cuz o&a ARE GONE FROM 202

frankly i'm shocked

He also said he used to blow his dentist for vikes. Are we to hold him to that also?

[Dirtbag]

Not doubting his stand up ability.

But you can't deny that the show did not help getting gigs.

Maybe in 2006. Jimmy is on Leno like once a month. That's doing more for him than O&A ever could.

[Kevin]

Maybe in 2006. Jimmy is on Leno like once a month. That's doing more for him than O&A ever could.



Right...

But what set that up?

You think even Leno is going to really care about him after he loses the O A and sirius platform?

Leno isnt exactly the loyal type..

[ScottFromGA]

I honestly have no idea what the hell he can do if he doesn't do this show. He has no education so he can't get a real job. And the audience for his schtick is basically the amount of people on Paltalk. He'd be lucky to break even if he tried to do his own show a la Adam Carolla.

bunch at Wackbag aren't as fond to him anymore....I call him Howard Stern Lite.

[mercury29]

bunch at Wackbag aren't as fond to him anymore.
Maybe some, but not all. :dry:

[KnoxHarrington]

Do we have any concrete information on this beyond that Jay Mohr tweet yet?

[brettmojo]

Do we have any concrete information on this beyond that Jay Mohr tweet yet?
If there's no Re/Max sign in front of Anthony's house yet they're probably resigned.

[Space Edge]

Do we have any concrete information on this beyond that Jay Mohr tweet yet?

I still can't believe the people are actually taking Jay Mohr seriously about this.

[sailor]

I still can't believe the people are actually taking Jay Mohr seriously about this.

Or the obvious joke thread that this is.

[docjon]

http://www.sirius.com/thevirus

[disneyspy]

Or the obvious joke thread that this is.

i thought the name comic jay mohr was a dead giveaway

[conman823]

i thought the name comic jay mohr was a dead giveaway

My sig pic still shows what a classy, and unstable guy Jay Mohr is. Without constant stroking of his small ego he crumbles

Just like 202!!

[phrontisterion]

I still can't believe the people are actually taking Jay Mohr seriously about this.

seems more like hope than belief :devil2:

[Space Edge]

i thought the name comic jay mohr was a dead giveaway

My sig pic still shows what a classy, and unstable guy Jay Mohr is. Without constant stroking of his small ego he crumbles

Just like 202!!

Who did he steal the joke from this time?

Rick Shapiro? Jim Breuer?

[hanso]

You think even Leno is going to really care about him after he loses the O A and sirius platform?

Leno isnt exactly the loyal type..

He did his show the other night in tattered jeans.

[torker]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/David_Lee_Roth_Smashbox_2008.jpg

[Tenbatsuzen]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/David_Lee_Roth_Smashbox_2008.jpg

We're BACK!!

[Dirtbag]

Right...

But what set that up?

You think even Leno is going to really care about him after he loses the O A and sirius platform?

Leno isnt exactly the loyal type..

I'm sure Jay covets the few thousand people who are still listening to O&A at this point.

[mercury29]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/David_Lee_Roth_Smashbox_2008.jpg

Bozy bozy Bop!

[wartime consiglieri]

First time poster, regular O&A and occasional R&f listener. I like Anthony and Jimmy and can't stand Opie.

Just wanted to chime in with a few things.

1. I don't think Anthony and Jim are going anywhere. If anything, they'll take a drastic paycut and stay, doing a much funnier show without Opie trying to "guide" them by injecting hack bits into every show.

2. I find it interesting that most people who hate Anthony tend to do so based on his views. It's rarely ever about the talent. But no matter how liberal you are, it's just ridiculous to deny that the guy is pretty damn funny and sharp. His improv skills and impressions are second to none.

3. Between Opie and Anthony, there is no question who is the more talented entertainer. Anthony went from tin knocking to radio and within 2 years had a hit show, and within 5 had it nationally syndicated. Opie was in radio for years before he met Anthony and was stuck in the Long Island graveyard shift when he found his meal ticket.

My dream would be a Ron, Anthony, Jimmy show. And I think all parties involved are open to it. Opie doesn't deserve to sit in the same studio with these guys.

[JimBeam]

Saw a NY license plate yesterday in CT that said " OA Pest ".

Jerkoff was parked in a handicapped spot w/ no indication that he was handipcapped.

Wonder if that's just a fan or somebody that's connected w/ their show.

Somewhat off topic but I wanted to mention it.

[Ralph]

I hope this thread is true. Maby these two phonies can get work as sitcom laughtrack crowd members.

[StanUpshaw]

Just give Colin Quinn a show already.

[sailor]

I hope this thread is true. Maby these two phonies can get work as sitcom laughtrack crowd members.

Yes, it's true jay mohr made a joke about them being gone and people are believing it.

[wartime consiglieri]

Saw a NY license plate yesterday in CT that said " OA Pest ".

Jerkoff was parked in a handicapped spot w/ no indication that he was handipcapped.

Wouldn't shock me. A portion of their fanbase consists of complete lowlifes. Wackbag probably has the biggest collection of douche bags this side of the NAMBLA message boards. They're the ones who think Opie's "make fun of retards" humor actually qualifies as comedy.

[Sinestro]

Wouldn't shock me. A portion of their fanbase consists of complete lowlifes. Wackbag probably has the biggest collection of douche bags this side of the NAMBLA message boards.

???? What does that say about you.:huh:

[hanso]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fb/David_Lee_Roth_Smashbox_2008.jpg

What happened to Neil Young?

[Brad_Rush]

2. I find it interesting that most people who hate Anthony tend to do so based on his views. It's rarely ever about the talent. But no matter how liberal you are, it's just ridiculous to deny that the guy is pretty damn funny and sharp. His improv skills and impressions are second to none.


My biggest problem with Anthony is how much he goes to the same racist hack joke anymore. I don't remember it being that bad a few years ago. Now it is like every 20 minutes. I don't think it is necessarily a liberal or conservative thing, it's just an 'Anthony's being an asshole' thing.

I do think he is talented. It'd just be nice if he would keep his issues with race off the air.

[brettmojo]

First time poster, regular O&A and occasional R&f listener. I like Anthony and Jimmy and can't stand Opie.

Just wanted to chime in with a few things.

1. I don't think Anthony and Jim are going anywhere. If anything, they'll take a drastic paycut and stay, doing a much funnier show without Opie trying to "guide" them by injecting hack bits into every show.

2. I find it interesting that most people who hate Anthony tend to do so based on his views. It's rarely ever about the talent. But no matter how liberal you are, it's just ridiculous to deny that the guy is pretty damn funny and sharp. His improv skills and impressions are second to none.

3. Between Opie and Anthony, there is no question who is the more talented entertainer. Anthony went from tin knocking to radio and within 2 years had a hit show, and within 5 had it nationally syndicated. Opie was in radio for years before he met Anthony and was stuck in the Long Island graveyard shift when he found his meal ticket.

My dream would be a Ron, Anthony, Jimmy show. And I think all parties involved are open to it. Opie doesn't deserve to sit in the same studio with these guys.
SURE! Anthony would take a drastic pay cut to do the radio show that he oh so loves to show up to work most of the time for! Hell, half the time he can't wait to get out of there by 10:21 just so that he can get home and get ready to come back the next day and do some more great funny radio. Nailed that one. I'm sure a drastic pay cut would be great for his lifestyle!

Yeah. Anthony's impressions from 1985 are so dead on! Hey Anthony! What's Ronald Regan up to? Hey Anthony? What's Charlton Heston up to?

He hasn't done an impression in three years has he? And his improv skills? Really? How much skill does it take to find the racist angle on EVERY FUCKING ISSUE?!? OH! Inappropriate bell! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! Coal burner! She likes the black dick! You know WHO I'm talking about! Please. What dimension are you living in where this hateful bigoted old white guy is the pinnacle of hilarity? Eck.

"How liberal you are" Really? Is that why people don't like Anthony? Because all of them are liberal? Yeah that's it? I guess because only liberals just don't find a xenophobic bigoted chicken shit like Anthony funny. Oh jesus, there must be something wrong with THOSE people. Sorry I ain't out on the porch of my double-wide drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon wearing my wife beater and laughing my ass off listening while Anthony rails against blacks and Muslims on my taped up XM radio that I smashed before but put back together.

[Dude!]

Originally Posted by wartime consiglieri
First time poster, regular O&A and occasional R&f listener. I like Anthony and Jimmy and can't stand Opie.

Just wanted to chime in with a few things.

1. I don't think Anthony and Jim are going anywhere. If anything, they'll take a drastic paycut and stay, doing a much funnier show without Opie trying to "guide" them by injecting hack bits into every show.

2. I find it interesting that most people who hate Anthony tend to do so based on his views. It's rarely ever about the talent. But no matter how liberal you are, it's just ridiculous to deny that the guy is pretty damn funny and sharp. His improv skills and impressions are second to none.

3. Between Opie and Anthony, there is no question who is the more talented entertainer. Anthony went from tin knocking to radio and within 2 years had a hit show, and within 5 had it nationally syndicated. Opie was in radio for years before he met Anthony and was stuck in the Long Island graveyard shift when he found his meal ticket.

My dream would be a Ron, Anthony, Jimmy show. And I think all parties involved are open to it. Opie doesn't deserve to sit in the same studio with these guys.


SURE! Anthony would take a drastic pay cut to do the radio show that he oh so loves to show up to work most of the time for! Hell, half the time he can't wait to get out of there by 10:21 just so that he can get home and get ready to come back the next day and do some more great funny radio. Nailed that one. I'm sure a drastic pay cut would be great for his lifestyle!

Yeah. Anthony's impressions from 1985 are so dead on! Hey Anthony! What's Ronald Regan up to? Hey Anthony? What's Charlton Heston up to?

He hasn't done an impression in three years has he? And his improv skills? Really? How much skill does it take to find the racist angle on EVERY FUCKING ISSUE?!? OH! Inappropriate bell! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! Coal burner! She likes the black dick! You know WHO I'm talking about! Please. What dimension are you living in where this hateful bigoted old white guy is the pinnacle of hilarity? Eck.

"How liberal you are" Really? Is that why people don't like Anthony? Because all of them are liberal? Yeah that's it? I guess because only liberals just don't find a xenophobic bigoted chicken shit like Anthony funny. Oh jesus, there must be something wrong with THOSE people. Sorry I ain't out on the porch of my double-wide drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon wearing my wife beater and laughing my ass off listening while Anthony rails against blacks and Muslims on my taped up XM radio that I smashed before but put back together.

let me know when
this comes out in
Cliff Notes

[wartime consiglieri]

???? What does that say about you.:huh:
If you had read carefully, I said that those idiots are usually fans of Opie and I personally hate him.

[dino_electropolis]

Saw a NY license plate yesterday in CT that said " OA Pest ".

Jerkoff was parked in a handicapped spot w/ no indication that he was handipcapped.

Wonder if that's just a fan or somebody that's connected w/ their show.

Somewhat off topic but I wanted to mention it.

Clearly, the guy's handicap is mental.

[hanso]

Do we have any concrete information on this beyond that Jay Mohr tweet yet?

Bobcat Goldthwait gives his nod.

[wartime consiglieri]

SURE! Anthony would take a drastic pay cut to do the radio show that he oh so loves to show up to work most of the time for! Hell, half the time he can't wait to get out of there by 10:21 just so that he can get home and get ready to come back the next day and do some more great funny radio. Nailed that one. I'm sure a drastic pay cut would be great for his lifestyle! I never said he wants to continue because he "loves" to do radio. He NEEDS to continue because he can't support his lifestyle doing podcasts and going on tv once every 3 months. He has admitted this repeatedly.


He hasn't done an impression in three years has he? And his improv skills? Really? How much skill does it take to find the racist angle on EVERY FUCKING ISSUE?!? OH! Inappropriate bell! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! Coal burner! She likes the black dick! You know WHO I'm talking about! Please. What dimension are you living in where this hateful bigoted old white guy is the pinnacle of hilarity? Eck.
Ewww. Were you banging yourself in the head as you wrote this?:)

Whether or not you're a "liberal", the amount of hysteric emotion dripping from your post pretty much shows that you're a knee-jerk politically correct type of guy.

I personally find Anthony's increasingly racist jokes to be over the top and redundant. But only a hypersensitive do-gooder would focus on that and choose to ignore the guy's talent. He IS funny. And his humor isn't all about race or even close to it. You would know this if you looked at the show without the pc goggles.

[Sinestro]

Wouldn't shock me. A portion of their fanbase consists of complete lowlifes. Wackbag probably has the biggest collection of douche bags this side of the NAMBLA message boards. They're the ones who think Opie's "make fun of retards" humor actually qualifies as comedy.

I did read it. Stop playing both side of the fences.

[wartime consiglieri]

I did read it. Stop playing both side of the fences.
I'm not, genius.

The idiots you're referring to are the so called "pests". They're the ones who like the stupid hack bits and get together to "attack" people who don't like the show. I'm a regular but casual listener who tunes in for the comedic banter between Jimmy, Ant, and the guest comics. If you've been on wackbag, you would notice that the pests and the normal fans butt heads regularly.

[JimBeam]

Sorry I ain't out on the porch of my double-wide drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon wearing my wife beater and laughing my ass off listening while Anthony rails against blacks and Muslims on my taped up XM radio that I smashed before but put back together.

Dude I'm no fan of the O&A show but with regards to what you wrote there aren't you generalizing against a certain type of people yourself ?

That angle never gets played when people refer, I guess to southerners and/or non-city types, as being racists and then describe them as being sibling fuckers, inbred and the like.

[midwestjeff]

Welcome to the board, Danny.

A few things you should know.

1. BrettMojo doesn't own goggles, he wears Blue Blockers.

2. Anthony sucks. He may be talented but he hasn't
used his talent to create entertaining radio for quite a while.

3. There are donuts and coffee over by the door, help yourself.

[disneyspy]

Welcome to the board, Danny.

A few things you should know.

1. BrettMojo doesn't own goggles, he wears Blue Blockers.

2. Anthony sucks. He may be talented but he hasn't
used his talent to create entertaining radio for quite a while.

3. There are donuts and coffee over by the door, help yourself.

you take that back,he wears beer googles and how do you know this guys name is danny?

[wartime consiglieri]

Dude I'm no fan of the O&A show but with regards to what you wrote there aren't you generalizing against a certain type of people yourself ?

That angle never gets played when people refer, I guess to southerners and/or non-city types, as being racists and then describe them as being sibling fuckers, inbred and the like.
Oh come on! You mean you don't know the cardinal rule of political correctness??....Everyone knows stereotypes are evil and horrible ONLY if they are about 2 or 3 select groups. Others are not only fair game, but bashing some of them is actually a sign of sophistication and tolerance.

[wartime consiglieri]

Welcome to the board, Danny.

A few things you should know.

1. BrettMojo doesn't own goggles, he wears Blue Blockers.

2. Anthony sucks. He may be talented but he hasn't
used his talent to create entertaining radio for quite a while.

3. There are donuts and coffee over by the door, help yourself.
Haha! Yeah, Danny is definitely Ant's BFF.:)

[conman823]

First time poster, regular O&A and occasional R&f listener. I like Anthony and Jimmy and can't stand Opie.

Just wanted to chime in with a few things.

1. I don't think Anthony and Jim are going anywhere. If anything, they'll take a drastic paycut and stay, doing a much funnier show without Opie trying to "guide" them by injecting hack bits into every show.

2. I find it interesting that most people who hate Anthony tend to do so based on his views. It's rarely ever about the talent. But no matter how liberal you are, it's just ridiculous to deny that the guy is pretty damn funny and sharp. His improv skills and impressions are second to none.

3. Between Opie and Anthony, there is no question who is the more talented entertainer. Anthony went from tin knocking to radio and within 2 years had a hit show, and within 5 had it nationally syndicated. Opie was in radio for years before he met Anthony and was stuck in the Long Island graveyard shift when he found his meal ticket.

My dream would be a Ron, Anthony, Jimmy show. And I think all parties involved are open to it. Opie doesn't deserve to sit in the same studio with these guys.

Everyone please welcome Danny Ross to ronfez.net

:clap::clap::clap:

[conman823]

SURE! Anthony would take a drastic pay cut to do the radio show that he oh so loves to show up to work most of the time for! Hell, half the time he can't wait to get out of there by 10:21 just so that he can get home and get ready to come back the next day and do some more great funny radio. Nailed that one. I'm sure a drastic pay cut would be great for his lifestyle!

Yeah. Anthony's impressions from 1985 are so dead on! Hey Anthony! What's Ronald Regan up to? Hey Anthony? What's Charlton Heston up to?

He hasn't done an impression in three years has he? And his improv skills? Really? How much skill does it take to find the racist angle on EVERY FUCKING ISSUE?!? OH! Inappropriate bell! DING! DING! DING! DING! DING! Coal burner! She likes the black dick! You know WHO I'm talking about! Please. What dimension are you living in where this hateful bigoted old white guy is the pinnacle of hilarity? Eck.

"How liberal you are" Really? Is that why people don't like Anthony? Because all of them are liberal? Yeah that's it? I guess because only liberals just don't find a xenophobic bigoted chicken shit like Anthony funny. Oh jesus, there must be something wrong with THOSE people. Sorry I ain't out on the porch of my double-wide drinking a Pabst Blue Ribbon wearing my wife beater and laughing my ass off listening while Anthony rails against blacks and Muslims on my taped up XM radio that I smashed before but put back together.

Saved me the typing thats Brett!

[NewYorkDragons80]

I can't believe people are taking this seriously as if the show isn't coming back to XM... So nobody recognizes this familiar pattern? Biff should be crashing into manure any second now...

[wartime consiglieri]

Everyone please welcome Danny Ross to ronfez.net

:clap::clap::clap:
Really, dummy? Recycling a joke 3 posts above your own?:)

I don't know why you hate O&A. You'd fit right in on Wackbag.

[Pitdoc]

I personally find Anthony's increasingly racist jokes to be over the top and redundant. But only a hypersensitive do-gooder would focus on that and choose to ignore the guy's talent. He IS funny. And his humor isn't all about race or even close to it. You would know this if you looked at the show without the pc goggles.

While I agree with you about Ant being funny , I REALLY agree with you about Ants jokes & comments are becoming increasingly racist .It's even more obvious as I listen to the Worst Ofs this week. When they first interviewed that that guy from Panzerfaust ,it was funny. Now, all I could think of was how Ant now sounds JUST like this guy.

[Death Metal Moe]

Anthony is about 75% of why I don't listen to O&A anymore. He's a fucking shell of his former self and he ruins every show with racial/political rants. I don't want to hear it, so I don't listen.

The ONLY reason I want O&A resigned is to keep 202 around for Ron and Fez's sake. That's it.

[wartime consiglieri]

I do agree that Anthony has been overdoing the racist bit lately. It's a shame because he's talented enough to not have to.

Personally, I think a lot of it has to do with him just not trying, as he seems tortured by half the shit Opie brings up. He clearly has no interest in most of the hackey nonsense they're forced to talk about. I think there were glimpses of his old self when he and Jimmy had the show to themselves, just riffing and talking off the cuff.

[Brad_Rush]

Personally, I think a lot of it has to do with him just not trying, as he seems tortured by half the shit Opie brings up. He clearly has no interest in most of the hackey nonsense they're forced to talk about. I think there were glimpses of his old self when he and Jimmy had the show to themselves, just riffing and talking off the cuff.

I think it's just who he is. Nobody just becomes a racist asshole just because they are bored...

[brettmojo]

It's funny how the people who love Anthony now see him as the meal ticket that Opie found when it was completely the other way around... As much as Anthony has admitted it himself.

[wartime consiglieri]

I think it's just who he is. Nobody just becomes a racist asshole just because they are bored...
Oh I don't think he's pretending. I'm just saying he didn't use it as a crutch the way he does now.

It's funny how the people who love Anthony now see him as the meal ticket that Opie found when it was completely the other way around... As much as Anthony has admitted it himself.
Opie deserves credit only for seeing Anthony's talent and realizing it was a gold mine. Before they met, he was a night DJ in Long Island after years of being in radio and there was no indication that he was ever going anywere. Today, he's a multimillionaire with an ego bigger than Howard Stern!

The only variable in this equation is Anthony's talent. Yeah, hooking up with Opie made him rich, but what he did with him he could have done with plenty of other board op's. Can we say the same about Opie?

[hanso]

I do agree that Anthony has been overdoing the racist bit lately. It's a shame because he's talented enough to not have to.

Personally, I think a lot of it has to do with him just not trying, as he seems tortured by half the shit Opie brings up. He clearly has no interest in most of the hackey nonsense they're forced to talk about. I think there were glimpses of his old self when he and Jimmy had the show to themselves, just riffing and talking off the cuff.

Are you gonna harp on Opie with every post? Last days he was out. Ant and Jimmy did pretty much the same (aimless bantering) show 3 days in a row. Then relayed the same things to Opie on his return. It was somewhat entertaining on the first day just as something new. But got old quick as it was rehashed. Opie is the keel to the ship. Plain and simple.

[Dan 'Hampton]

It's funny how the people who love Anthony now see him as the meal ticket that Opie found when it was completely the other way around... As much as Anthony has admitted it himself.
These are the rubes who weren't around for the unannounced three week vacations at wnew. Take it as it comes. It's a fucking show. You should probably ve working and not listening anyway.

[brettmojo]

These are the rubes who weren't around for the unannounced three week vacations at wnew. Take it as it comes. It's a fucking show. You should probably ve working and not listening anyway.
You are such a one trick fucking pony.

Should I be working at 7:00 in the evening instead of listening to the show? ER ER ER?

[Dan 'Hampton]

You are such a one trick fucking pony.

Should I be working at 7:00 in the evening instead of listening to the show? ER ER ER?
Calmdown douchebag. I wasn't talking about you. Get those cocks outta your ears.

[Dan 'Hampton]

You are such a one trick fucking pony.

Should I be working at 7:00 in the evening instead of listening to the show? ER ER ER?


Actually you should be fucking your chick.

[conman823]

Really, dummy? Recycling a joke 3 posts above your own?:)

I don't know why you hate O&A. You'd fit right in on Wackbag.

Your boring already Troll go away.

[CurseoftheBambi]

will ant acknowledge a white person robbed him today...and if he does will he call him a savage and everything he would say if a black person did it?

[wartime consiglieri]

Are you gonna harp on Opie with every post? Last days he was out. Ant and Jimmy did pretty much the same (aimless bantering) show 3 days in a row. Then relayed the same things to Opie on his return. It was somewhat entertaining on the first day just as something new. But got old quick as it was rehashed. Opie is the keel to the ship. Plain and simple.
Opie is "the keel to the ship" if you think morning zoo idiocy is amusing. I prefer to listen to funny people hanging out and discussing things that interest them, than hear them make forced comments on stupid reality shows they have no interest in, or make fun of whatever handicapped person Opie brought in that day.

Those few shows had an improv feel to them because they were just one offs before Opie came back. Do you really think they wouldn't find current topics to talk about if they were doing a regular, permanent gig? The problem with the present format is that often they have to talk about things that Opie finds interesting, which are usually juvenile, moronic subjects.

[Doctor Manhattan]

...The problem with the present format is that often they have to talk about things that Opie finds interesting, which are usually juvenile, moronic subjects.

Because Ant and Jimmy are so highbrow?

I have always said that Opie is the funniest one there but his humor is really subtle and if you don't pay attention you miss it. Jimmy has the widest range of his humor (silly to really smart) and Anthony is really quick. There is a reason the show works so well, they all have their strengths and fill in the gaps left by the others.

[Dude!]

I have always said that Opie is the funniest one there but his humor is really subtle and if you don't pay attention you miss it.

you must be smokin' crack

if you "miss" opie's "humor"
it's because there is none

on the occasions that he
says something that he thinks
is funny and no one laughs
he repeats it
as if it was not heard

they didn't laugh because
it was not funny
not because they didn't hear it

[Doctor Manhattan]

you must be smokin' crack

Well if you don't think he is funny then I must be mistaken.:dry:

[wartime consiglieri]

I have always said that Opie is the funniest one there but his humor is really subtle and if you don't pay attention you miss it.
LMAO!

Look. I understand that humor is a subjective thing, but to say Opie is the funniest of the three is like saying the hottest of the Kardashian women is the mom!:)

Opie isn't even funny by regular-guy standards let alone compared to professional comics. A 47 year old impersonating a high school jock can be called a lot of things, but "funny" isn't one of them. At least not in the sense that you have in mind.

[Dude!]

LMAO!

Look. I understand that humor is a subjective thing, but to say Opie is the funniest of the three is like saying the hottest of the Kardashian women is Bruce Jenner!:)

fixed it

and your 47-year old
jock comment was brilliant

[wartime consiglieri]

Look. I understand that humor is a subjective thing, but to say Opie is the funniest of the three is like saying the hottest of the Kardashian women is Bruce Jenner!

fixed it

Damn it, I shoulda thought of that!

Well done, sir.:thumbup:

[StanUpshaw]

Oh Opie :(

http://imgur.com/bQCUc.jpg

[hanso]

Opie is "the keel to the ship" if you think morning zoo idiocy is amusing. I prefer to listen to funny people hanging out and discussing things that interest them, than hear them make forced comments on stupid reality shows they have no interest in, or make fun of whatever handicapped person Opie brought in that day.

Those few shows had an improv feel to them because they were just one offs before Opie came back. Do you really think they wouldn't find current topics to talk about if they were doing a regular, permanent gig? The problem with the present format is that often they have to talk about things that Opie finds interesting, which are usually juvenile, moronic subjects.

Wrong! It was the same shit for 3 days. iphone few other things. Then it was a fourth day when it was all regurgitated back up to Opie.

[wartime consiglieri]

Wrong! It was the same shit for 3 days. iphone few other things. Then it was a fourth day when it was all regurgitated back up to Opie.
:rolleyes:

As I already said, they were just winging those few shows until Opie came back. And still a lot of people including myself found them more entertaining than the usual "Reality Show, Wrestling, Make Fun Of Retards" format that Opie (and you) seem to love.

Once again, do you really think they wouldn't find current daily topics to talk about if they were doing a regular, permanent gig?

[oPant]

Opie tweeted: (I bet the source was Opie)

Source: Opie & Anthony contract negotiations still not resolved

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/source-opie-anthony-contract-negotiations-still-not-resolved.html



Contract negotiations between Opie & Anthony and Sirius XM Radio Inc. remain unresolved despite this Friday's a looming deadline and thousands of anxious fans, a source familiar with the matter tells Orbitcast.

And now there's new information that could be even more troubling for fans.
The fact that Opie and Anthony have yet to be re-signed with the satellite radioprovider is troubling not just for fans, but may indicate troubles with re-signing Howard Stern's contract.

Indeed, according to Orbitcast sources, Sirius XM's current offer to Opie and Anthony is "significantly less" than what the duo was given when they first signed with XM Satellite Radio.

That's a problem.

Back when O&A were first signed to XM in 2004, they were essentially damaged goods. They were off the air for over two years, and while they had a loyal fan base to work with, it was a slight fraction of the levels they had when the show was canceled by Infinity.

Basically, Opie and Anthony had to start from scratch.

Today, we're faced with a far different situation. Opie and Anthony's show is extremely popular on Sirius XM, and they have an active loyal base. Not only that, but this base of subscribers actually pays for the product they're listening to.

Sirius XM is also a much healthier company now than XM Satellite Radio was back in 2004. We're seeing record subscriber numbers, and double-digit revenue growth. Yet they're offering a contract renewal that's a lower dollar amount than the original. It defies logic.

So here's a question:
What's to stop O&A from leaving, and starting from scratch again? Only this time, they won't be starting from scratch, they would bring with them hoards of influential listeners.

The problem that Sirius XM doesn't seem to understand is that internet radio isn't just a competitor, it's a full-on threat. You don't need a crystal ball to see this. Opie and Anthony - and, yes, Howard Stern - have always been at the cutting edge of broadcasting technologies. And they see this trend towards internet radio isn't going to stop. Pandora has over 60 million listeners and is growing faster than ever. Oh, and it's free.

Talk content is something that internet radio services like Pandora and Slacker desperately need. It's not like they're dying financially either - Pandora had its first profitable quarter in the end of 2009, and recently completed a 5th round of funding. If Opie and Anthony are going to take a pay cut, why would they stick around on a medium that artificially limits their audience with subscription fees?

[Serpico1103]

Next summer that LI pool won't be so warm.

[Matt from Cincinnati]

Oh Opie :(

http://imgur.com/bQCUc.jpg

http://www.cityoffilms.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/louie1.jpg

[midwestjeff]

Ok, I'm the rube but is that really Opie?

[Dude!]

Ok, I'm the rube but is that really Opie?

opie has enormous
woman-tits

[Serpico1103]

opie has enormous
woman-tits

And a
small
man-penis?

[KnoxHarrington]

Opie tweeted: (I bet the source was Opie)

Source: Opie & Anthony contract negotiations still not resolved

http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/source-opie-anthony-contract-negotiations-still-not-resolved.html



Contract negotiations between Opie & Anthony and Sirius XM Radio Inc. remain unresolved despite this Friday's a looming deadline and thousands of anxious fans, a source familiar with the matter tells Orbitcast.

And now there's new information that could be even more troubling for fans.
The fact that Opie and Anthony have yet to be re-signed with the satellite radioprovider is troubling not just for fans, but may indicate troubles with re-signing Howard Stern's contract.

Indeed, according to Orbitcast sources, Sirius XM's current offer to Opie and Anthony is "significantly less" than what the duo was given when they first signed with XM Satellite Radio.

That's a problem.

Back when O&A were first signed to XM in 2004, they were essentially damaged goods. They were off the air for over two years, and while they had a loyal fan base to work with, it was a slight fraction of the levels they had when the show was canceled by Infinity.

Basically, Opie and Anthony had to start from scratch.

Today, we're faced with a far different situation. Opie and Anthony's show is extremely popular on Sirius XM, and they have an active loyal base. Not only that, but this base of subscribers actually pays for the product they're listening to.

Sirius XM is also a much healthier company now than XM Satellite Radio was back in 2004. We're seeing record subscriber numbers, and double-digit revenue growth. Yet they're offering a contract renewal that's a lower dollar amount than the original. It defies logic.

So here's a question:
What's to stop O&A from leaving, and starting from scratch again? Only this time, they won't be starting from scratch, they would bring with them hoards of influential listeners.

The problem that Sirius XM doesn't seem to understand is that internet radio isn't just a competitor, it's a full-on threat. You don't need a crystal ball to see this. Opie and Anthony - and, yes, Howard Stern - have always been at the cutting edge of broadcasting technologies. And they see this trend towards internet radio isn't going to stop. Pandora has over 60 million listeners and is growing faster than ever. Oh, and it's free.

Talk content is something that internet radio services like Pandora and Slacker desperately need. It's not like they're dying financially either - Pandora had its first profitable quarter in the end of 2009, and recently completed a 5th round of funding. If Opie and Anthony are going to take a pay cut, why would they stick around on a medium that artificially limits their audience with subscription fees?

Yeah, now that XM/Sirius is finally profitable, asking O&A to take a big pay cut sounds like a total "fuck you" move.

[conman823]

Yeah, now that XM/Sirius is finally profitable, asking O&A to take a big pay cut sounds like a total "fuck you" move.

They also made a great point last week. That company throws money around to Oprah Eminem etc to do NOTHING for the company. Yet O&A, R&F and even Howard these days are never promoted anywhere.
A few years ago at home I would listen to XM but then they started charging for online streaming. Really? Charging me for online content when I can go to lastFM on my Xbox for free. Hmmm guess what I listen too now.

[oPant]

They also made a great point last week. That company throws money around to Oprah Eminem etc to do NOTHING for the company. Yet O&A, R&F and even Howard these days are never promoted anywhere.
A few years ago at home I would listen to XM but then they started charging for online streaming. Really? Charging me for online content when I can go to lastFM on my Xbox for free. Hmmm guess what I listen too now.

That's true. They need to pay radio people, instead of Hollywood people. It will be interesting to see what Howard will do. I can't imagine them giving him the same deal or extra time off that he wants.

The boys will be fine. It's a hard economy. They will be less rich, that's all. They already trimmed the frat with Steve, pun not intended, but it fits.

[Recyclerz]

Yeah, now that XM/Sirius is finally profitable, asking O&A to take a big pay cut sounds like a total "fuck you" move.

You have to have a pretty loose definition of "profitable" to call Sirius that. Mel had to pull quite a few rabbits out of his ass to keep Sirius solvent last year. As a proven saavy businessman, he knows, going forward, he has limited cash to make it rain on his "talent" so I would expect most of the non-radio celebrities to disappear once their current contracts are over. I'm sure he has a short list of "must haves" in his head; I'm guessing the MLB & NFL Ks are on it and Howard probably is too. I would guess O&A are on the bubble and would probably get pushed aside if their $ would keep Howard on board.

I'm not sure the Virus fanbase would break Mel's business model if we all left anymore. :unsure:

[TripleSkeet]

Its kinda sickening seeing what they pay celebrities for nothing when guys that do this for a living have to beg. If they let O & A walk, its just a matter of time before Ron & Fez are out too. And thats when they lose my sub. Besides 202 and the occasional Unmasked Sirius offers me NOTHING I cant get on regular radio for free. That includes Stern. I can find all kinds of unfunny morning shows all over FM radio stations.

[Melk]

Opie and Anthony should accept paycuts for the pitifully poor performance they have given for the past two years.

I wish them luck, but realisticly... they don't deserve more money.

[Warren Peace]

Opie and Anthony should accept paycuts for the pitifully poor performance they have given for the past two years.

I wish them luck, but realisticly... they don't deserve more money.

They are the radio equivalent of the star running back who tears his ACL, undergoes a lengthy rehab and then makes a comeback. At the end of the day, they've lost their explosive burst and can't turn the corner like they used to. Opie & Anthony aren't what they used to be.

[NewYorkDragons80]

You have to have a pretty loose definition of "profitable" to call Sirius that. Mel had to pull quite a few rabbits out of his ass to keep Sirius solvent last year. As a proven saavy businessman, he knows, going forward, he has limited cash to make it rain on his "talent" so I would expect most of the non-radio celebrities to disappear once their current contracts are over. I'm sure he has a short list of "must haves" in his head; I'm guessing the MLB & NFL Ks are on it and Howard probably is too. I would guess O&A are on the bubble and would probably get pushed aside if their $ would keep Howard on board.

I'm not sure the Virus fanbase would break Mel's business model if we all left anymore. :unsure:

But from a business standpoint, I'm sure he'd rather have them as a bargaining chip with Howard, and I don't think they'd want to compete with O&A, no matter how damaged the goods may be.

[Melk]

But from a business standpoint, I'm sure he'd rather have them as a bargaining chip with Howard, and I don't think they'd want to compete with O&A, no matter how damaged the goods may be.
Sirius/XM doesn't advertise their shock radio programs. What are they going to do? Re-sign "Opie and Anthony," drop Howard Stern and then produce ridiculously expensive commercials pushing "Opie and Anthony?"

If Howard leaves Sirius/XM, CBS would pony-up in a heartbeat to get him back. Once Howard is back on terrestrial, the shock radio flood gates will reopen.

I don't even like Howard, but I think it would happen.

[JPMNICK]

howard signing on terrestrial is the best thing that can happen for them, because they then have leverage to go to the "guys across the street" as they say and compete

[Sue_Bender]

Ok, I'm the rube but is that really Opie?


I'm sure Opie HAS pissed on a golf course, but the picture is of Owen Wilson.



Did you really think someone would care enough to snap a pic of Greg on the links?

[Zorro]

I'm sure Opie HAS pissed on a golf course, but the picture is of Owen Wilson.



Did you really think someone would care enough to snap a pic of Greg on the links?

Yup...Greg

[Kevin]

Maybe if Mel and Sirius did not give e everyone 5 year 300 mil deals when they first started, they would be in better shape now..

[Willmore]

Maybe if Mel and Sirius did not give e everyone 5 year 300 mil deals when they first started, they would be in better shape now..

Business model? Fiscal responsibility? Budget management?

What is this witchcraft you speak of?

[Kevin]

Business model? Fiscal responsibility? Budget management?

What is this witchcraft you speak of?



EVERYBODY GETS 300MIL

YOU GET 300MIL, YOU GET 300 MIL!

[TripleSkeet]

Business model? Fiscal responsibility? Budget management?

What is this witchcraft you speak of?

:lol::lol::lol:

[NewYorkDragons80]

Sirius/XM doesn't advertise their shock radio programs. What are they going to do? Re-sign "Opie and Anthony," drop Howard Stern and then produce ridiculously expensive commercials pushing "Opie and Anthony?"

If Howard leaves Sirius/XM, CBS would pony-up in a heartbeat to get him back. Once Howard is back on terrestrial, the shock radio flood gates will reopen.

I don't even like Howard, but I think it would happen.

No, but as a company I think Sirius wants to keep both shows. Granted, they want to do so in the most economical way possible, but they want to do so nonetheless. Opie and Anthony will re-sign... they pull this shit every time their contract is up. Kudos on getting Jay Mohr in on the work, though.

[Brad_Rush]

A few years ago at home I would listen to XM but then they started charging for online streaming. Really? Charging me for online content when I can go to lastFM on my Xbox for free. Hmmm guess what I listen too now.

Call and say you want to quit because they are charging for online now. They'll give it to you for free. I was so annoyed with that and there was no way I was going to pay them for online streaming after they had given it out for free for so long...

[brettmojo]

They are an awesome company! I called and wanted to get an online subscription for my Droid X so I called up to cancel service for one of my Innos and they threw all the begging offers at my like I wanted to cancel everything. I tried to explain how I didn't need an inno for my car since I had the Droid but the rep on the phone didn't get it. Finally I took six months for free or whatever but still was able to cancel the one radio. I've been getting "WE WANT YOU BACK!" email and snail mail letters with discount offers ever since.

[IamFogHat]

They aren't as much as an awesome company as they are an incompetent one. I canceled a car sub that they never turned off and I didn't pay for for about two years. Also my chick got a free three month deal that was built in to her car that they have never turned off and she got that car I think almost a year and a half ago. They're a bunch of boobs.

[Willmore]

They aren't as much as an awesome company as they are an incompetent one. I canceled a car sub that they never turned off and I didn't pay for for about two years. Also my chick got a free three month deal that was built in to her car that they have never turned off and she got that car I think almost a year and a half ago. They're a bunch of boobs.

boobs

http://www.sugarslam.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/Hot-Christina-Hendricks.jpg

[Furtherman]

Hey! We have a hot chick thread for them there boobs!

[Zorro]

They aren't as much as an awesome company as they are an incompetent one. I canceled a car sub that they never turned off and I didn't pay for for about two years. Also my chick got a free three month deal that was built in to her car that they have never turned off and she got that car I think almost a year and a half ago. They're a bunch of boobs.

Had a very similar situation and then last year when I went for a new mortgage there was good old XM on my credt report unpaid somewhere north of $135. Wound up paying it because the only other option was to go to court. FCC, NYC Cons Affairs, New York AG, FTC and everybody else I wrote to have no authority.

[Space Edge]

Its kinda sickening seeing what they pay celebrities for nothing when guys that do this for a living have to beg. If they let O & A walk, its just a matter of time before Ron & Fez are out too. And thats when they lose my sub. Besides 202 and the occasional Unmasked Sirius offers me NOTHING I cant get on regular radio for free. That includes Stern. I can find all kinds of unfunny morning shows all over FM radio stations.

They aren't paying celebrities to sit there and DJ. They are paying to use their name and attach it to a channel. Opie and Anthony and Ron and Fez aren't big names that people know and will bring in subscribers. If for some reason the shows went away and everyone cancelled I don't think it would break Sirius/XM at all.

Opie and Anthony should accept paycuts for the pitifully poor performance they have given for the past two years.

I wish them luck, but realisticly... they don't deserve more money.

Might at as well as knock a few off Ron and Fez's pay as well.

[Space Edge]

Oh and I hope O&A are able to work something out and stay on the air but if for some reason they don't get what they want and they still re sign I'd rather have them leave then have to listen to Opie be passive agressive about the deal they made and listen to them complain about how they don't want to be there.

[Zipgun]

I'd rather have them leave then have to listen to Opie be passive agressive about the deal they made and listen to them complain about how they don't want to be there.

Maybe they'd go back to pushing the limits of the lawyers and management again and always be on the edge of being fired and do a radio show that's actually interesting. You know, like they used to when the show was good.

[Space Edge]

Maybe they'd go back to pushing the limits of the lawyers and management again and always be on the edge of being fired and do a radio show that's actually interesting. You know, like they used to when the show was good.

That's funny you mean you actually want them to care about the product they put out, lol

[Fillmore Slim]

Opie left the show early today and apparently is was for a meeting. I don't know why they would have a meeting while the show is still going on but supposedly it went well.

[TripleSkeet]

They aren't paying celebrities to sit there and DJ. They are paying to use their name and attach it to a channel. Opie and Anthony and Ron and Fez aren't big names that people know and will bring in subscribers. If for some reason the shows went away and everyone cancelled I don't think it would break Sirius/XM at all.



Might at as well as knock a few off Ron and Fez's pay as well.

Like I said, they do NOTHING. Nobody is signing up for XM to hear Eminem. Nobody. Same for Martha Stuart. I wish they could track stuff like that because I would bet more people got XM for O and A then either of those 2.

[Gutter]

holy shit.....intelligent relationship advice from.....ANTHONY??!?!?!?! the world is ending.

[Furtherman]

holy shit.....intelligent relationship advice from.....ANTHONY??!?!?!?! the world is ending.

Conversations like these make me feel good to be single.

[NewYorkDragons80]

Like I said, they do NOTHING. Nobody is signing up for XM to hear Eminem. Nobody. Same for Martha Stuart. I wish they could track stuff like that because I would bet more people got XM for O and A then either of those 2.

There was an article a couple years back about how the celebrities like Oprah did nothing for them. Eminem, on the other hand, has followers in the listening medium, unlike Oprah whose strength was in the visual medium. I'd say Shade 45 does bring in subs for them.

[IamFogHat]

boobs

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God bless you sir, god bless you.

[TripleSkeet]

There was an article a couple years back about how the celebrities like Oprah did nothing for them. Eminem, on the other hand, has followers in the listening medium, unlike Oprah whose strength was in the visual medium. I'd say Shade 45 does bring in subs for them.

Why would anyone pay for XM for Eminem when they could download every song hes ever done for nothing?

[Space Edge]

Like I said, they do NOTHING. Nobody is signing up for XM to hear Eminem. Nobody. Same for Martha Stuart. I wish they could track stuff like that because I would bet more people got XM for O and A then either of those 2.

There was an article a couple years back about how the celebrities like Oprah did nothing for them. Eminem, on the other hand, has followers in the listening medium, unlike Oprah whose strength was in the visual medium. I'd say Shade 45 does bring in subs for them.

You can't say nobody is signing up for Sirius/XM for the big names because there is no proof available to the public. I'm sure internally the company knows what people are listening to. I don't think O&A are a big priority. Most people are getting Satellite Radio for the music or sports. Lets say O&A don't re-sign and people mass cancel I think it won't effect Sirius/XM at all. All the people who say they have 5 or 6 subs and they are going to cancel if O&A are gone are lying. Every time I read a post where someone says they are going to cancel their 5 subs I shake my head and wonder why do you have 5 radios if you are only one person.


Why would anyone pay for XM for Eminem when they could download every song hes ever done for nothing?

It's the same reason people pay for O&A and R&F which are both easily available to download and stream for free. People do it because it's much easier to get into a car and turn on a radio. If you download you have to worry about where you are going to download from, what type of stuff you are going to download and how you are going to play what you are downloading. It's much easier to flip on a radio and not have to worry about it.

[Snoogans]

Why would anyone pay for XM for Eminem when they could download every song hes ever done for nothing?

its not all Eminem songs you know?

[Melk]

Might at as well as knock a few off Ron and Fez's pay as well.
I'm in the minority of Ron and Fez fans who find Fez's problems fascinating.

I also find it fascinating that Ron can pull an amazing interview out of just about anyone but Fez.

[Space Edge]

its not all Eminem songs you know?
Exactly, lots of DJ sets, Interviews that you won't hear on regular radio or anywhere else. I like Shade 45 but I can't argue for the Oprah channel.
I'm in the minority of Ron and Fez fans who find Fez's problems fascinating.

I also find it fascinating that Ron can pull an amazing interview out of just about anyone but Fez.

Oh I'm just saying that over the past couple of years both shows took a massive nose dive and are shells of their former selves.

[TripleSkeet]

Oh I'm just saying that over the past couple of years both shows took a massive nose dive and are shells of their former selves.

Do you ever listen to regular radio? See I get tired of listening to music when I drive. I LIKE talk radio. But in Philly the only talk radio worth anything is sports. O & A and R & F right now are better then ANY show I have heard on regular radio....by a mile. It would literally kill my drives to and from work if Sirius doesnt re-sign them. And I only have one sub...and it will be cancelled.

[paulisded]

Why would anyone pay for XM for Eminem when they could download every song hes ever done for nothing?

You're missing the point, Skeet, as have the majority of those who fall for Opie's "workhorses" bullshit. They're not hiring Eminem, Oprah, Jimmy Buffett, etc. as on-air talent. They're purchasing their brand name for marketing purposes. Yeah, it can be argued whether it's been successful or not, but you can't really compare their roles in the company with O&A or R&F.

[Space Edge]

Do you ever listen to regular radio? See I get tired of listening to music when I drive. I LIKE talk radio. But in Philly the only talk radio worth anything is sports. O & A and R & F right now are better then ANY show I have heard on regular radio....by a mile. It would literally kill my drives to and from work if Sirius doesnt re-sign them. And I only have one sub...and it will be cancelled.

I do listen to regular radio here and there I'm lucky that I live in a place that probably has the last FM talk station around. I'm not saying these shows are better then O&A or R&F. If O&A leave which they aren't b/c there is no place to go I still won't cancel Sirius/XM because I use it to listen to more then O&A and R&F there are a bunch of shows I enjoy on the platform. If you are really only using it to listen to O&A and R&F why not just dump it and listen via Audible or Syndication Underground? Sure you gotta listen a day behind but I don't think it makes that big of a deal listening a day or two behind.

When I mentioned people canceling I was mainly talking about the people who claim to have 4 or 5 subs to listen to only O&A. I personally thing they are lying why would 1 person buy 5 subs to listen to 1 show it just dosen't make sense.

You're missing the point, Skeet, as have the majority of those who fall for Opie's "workhorses" bullshit. They're not hiring Eminem, Oprah, Jimmy Buffett, etc. as on-air talent. They're purchasing their brand name for marketing purposes. Yeah, it can be argued whether it's been successful or not, but you can't really compare their roles in the company with O&A or R&F.

Thanks you explained what I was trying to get at much better then I did.

[TripleSkeet]

You're missing the point, Skeet, as have the majority of those who fall for Opie's "workhorses" bullshit. They're not hiring Eminem, Oprah, Jimmy Buffett, etc. as on-air talent. They're purchasing their brand name for marketing purposes. Yeah, it can be argued whether it's been successful or not, but you can't really compare their roles in the company with O&A or R&F.

I consider that wasting money that could be better spent paying the on air talent. I dont consider their name value worth the shit Sirius pays them. Fucking Oprah. Please.

Its like Best Buy saying that they paid Oprah $20 million to advertise DVD's but because of that they can only afford 2 cashiers at each store making any trip you make there unbearable. You would say, well why pay her all that fucking money for doing nothing when you can use it to hire people to make this place run efficiently.

Its not what they pay them for, I feel its wasted money that could be better spent on people that deserve it. East Side Dave should not have to beg to make a decent wage while they throw millions at millionaires.

[Space Edge]

I consider that wasting money that could be better spent paying the on air talent. I dont consider their name value worth the shit Sirius pays them. Fucking Oprah. Please.

Its like Best Buy saying that they paid Oprah $20 million to advertise DVD's but because of that they can only afford 2 cashiers at each store making any trip you make there unbearable. You would say, well why pay her all that fucking money for doing nothing when you can use it to hire people to make this place run efficiently.

Its not what they pay them for, I feel its wasted money that could be better spent on people that deserve it. East Side Dave should not have to beg to make a decent wage while they throw millions at millionaires.

I agree with what you are saying but when it comes down to it people like Oprah, Eminem, Jaime Foxx, Martha are bigger names then Opie, Anthony , Ron, Fez and Eastside Dave. Those guys have some tallent but nobody knows who they are outside of our little 202 community. IMO I think Sirius tries to bait people in with the big names and then hopefully those people will stick around and discover the smaller shows like O&A, R&F and Sam & Dave.

[paulisded]

Skeet, it's kinda like when wwe gets entertainment world people to be on ppv's and raw. You and I think it's garbage but the publicity they get in the mainstream media make it worth it. There are people who sign up due to the extra media exposure that it creates. Hell, I know people who signed up because Tommy Ramone's name used to be on Sirius punk channel.

[Serpico1103]

You're missing the point, Skeet, as have the majority of those who fall for Opie's "workhorses" bullshit. They're not hiring Eminem, Oprah, Jimmy Buffett, etc. as on-air talent. They're purchasing their brand name for marketing purposes. Yeah, it can be argued whether it's been successful or not, but you can't really compare their roles in the company with O&A or R&F.

But, were those brands worth the money? I would pay 10 bucks a month to listen to Ronnie B entertain me. I won't pay 10 bucks a month to listen to a station called "Ronnie B's Comedy Stylings."

Of course, I am sure Sirius hopes people sign up for the names, don't care if they get disappointed, and then forget to cancel their subs.

[Recyclerz]

Most of the famous celebrities were signed on during the early days of satellite radio when Wall St. was throwing $ at both companies and they were burning it up to buy growth and market share.

Those days are long gone & Mel is working with a Discover card now instead of a black AMEX so I'd wager that most of the non-radio names go bye-bye once their current contracts expire.

[Serpico1103]

Most of the famous celebrities were signed on during the early days of satellite radio when Wall St. was throwing $ at both companies and they were burning it up to buy growth and market share.

Those days are long gone & Mel is working with a Discover card now instead of a black AMEX so I'd wager that most of the non-radio names go bye-bye once their current contracts expire.

Agreed.
How can O&A compete when Rogan and Marc Moran do a regular podcast for free. O&A don't take advantage of their position, by producing bits and highlighting guests, so why would I pay extra to listen to them, when there is so much other comedic talent out there for free and readily accessible?
O&A is a great show. But, is it worth paying the money, being anchored to satellite radio?

[Sue_Bender]

Agreed.
How can O&A compete when Rogan and Marc Moran do a regular podcast for free. O&A don't take advantage of their position, by producing bits and highlighting guests, so why would I pay extra to listen to them, when there is so much other comedic talent out there for free and readily accessible?
O&A is a great show. But, is it worth paying the money, being anchored to satellite radio?

Yes?

[TripleSkeet]

Skeet, it's kinda like when wwe gets entertainment world people to be on ppv's and raw. You and I think it's garbage but the publicity they get in the mainstream media make it worth it. There are people who sign up due to the extra media exposure that it creates. Hell, I know people who signed up because Tommy Ramone's name used to be on Sirius punk channel.

Ok Scott, then tell me this, who is the smarter company...

The WWE spend 25 million on "special guest celebrity hosts" every week for Raw. So because of that, their budget for talent is limited, and when The Rock decides he wants to wrestle again, and they cant afford him. So instead he goes to TNA who put more money aside for talent, and less for "guests celebrities".

I get what your saying, dont get me wrong. Im just saying personally I dont agree with it and think its fucked up. Say what you want but O & A brought ALOT of people to XM. I still remember working at D & B in Philly when they did an XM promotions gig with them there. The place was mobbed. And when they got suspended and I called to cancel my sub for the month, the lady told me the phones had been lighting up non stop the whole week with people calling and complaining or cancelling. You cant say they dont have a fanbase that pay for Sirius because of them. Just like what happened in regular radio the same assholes come in, treat them like dogshit, and are gonna wind up fucking up my driving entertainment once again.

[TripleSkeet]

Agreed.
How can O&A compete when Rogan and Marc Moran do a regular podcast for free. O&A don't take advantage of their position, by producing bits and highlighting guests, so why would I pay extra to listen to them, when there is so much other comedic talent out there for free and readily accessible?
O&A is a great show. But, is it worth paying the money, being anchored to satellite radio?

Yes. The 2 years they were off the air every fucking morning I drove to work and afternoon I drove home I want to fucking stab myself in the ears with a pencil. It was THAT bad.

[Recyclerz]

...
How can O&A compete when Rogan and Marc Moran do a regular podcast for free. O&A don't take advantage of their position, by producing bits and highlighting guests, so why would I pay extra to listen to them, when there is so much other comedic talent out there for free and readily accessible?
...

I think that is true now but I wonder how sustainable the free podcasts business model will be. Utimately, talented comedians will have to get paid at some point; why would they keep giving away their material for free? You can say that the podcasts will drive listeners to the live shows but how many comedians can come up with that much material to supply both mediums?

[Melk]

Sirius/XM hurts itself by not disclosing their subscribers' programming preferences publicly. Letting the subscribers know their numbers plays into the "Box Office/Billboard Top 10/New York Times Bestseller" mentality of consumer trend-hunting. If people think something is trendy, they will try it out.

I have an XM (but it has been inactive since I an outside the broadcast area of XM's satelites), my brothers have lifetime Sirius subscriptions, BUT I only know one other person who has Sirius or XM. I would assume that satelite radio, based off of its current demographics (unpublished and unseen by me), is enjoyed primarily by people in the New York tri-state area and an array of freight haulers.

There is essentially nothing radio-based on XM or Sirius from Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles or any other worthy radio markets.

The people who run Sirius/XM are stupid.

[TjM]

I doubt many people get Satellite for sports radio.

[disneyspy]

I doubt many people get Satellite for sports radio.

ken stevens?

[TjM]

I just think sports radio is more of a local thing. I'm sure some sign up for the NFL and MLB packages though

[disneyspy]

I just think sports radio is more of a local thing. I'm sure some sign up for the NFL and MLB packages though

i'd be fucked on tiger games if it wasnt for XM,its the secondary reason ive kept sat radio

[TripleSkeet]

I just think sports radio is more of a local thing. I'm sure some sign up for the NFL and MLB packages though

Yea the NFL and MLB packages definitely bring in subs.

[Fillmore Slim]

When I mentioned people canceling I was mainly talking about the people who claim to have 4 or 5 subs to listen to only O&A. I personally thing they are lying why would 1 person buy 5 subs to listen to 1 show it just dosen't make sense.

At one point I had four subs. Work, home and two cars. Does it make sense now?

[StanUpshaw]

Sirius/XM hurts itself by not disclosing their subscribers' programming preferences publicly. Letting the subscribers know their numbers plays into the "Box Office/Billboard Top 10/New York Times Bestseller" mentality of consumer trend-hunting. If people think something is trendy, they will try it out.

I have an XM (but it has been inactive since I an outside the broadcast area of XM's satelites), my brothers have lifetime Sirius subscriptions, BUT I only know one other person who has Sirius or XM. I would assume that satelite radio, based off of its current demographics (unpublished and unseen by me), is enjoyed primarily by people in the New York tri-state area and an array of freight haulers.

There is essentially nothing radio-based on XM or Sirius from Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles or any other worthy radio markets.

The people who run Sirius/XM are stupid.

I was under the impression that the receivers were exactly that. Do they have some transmission function as well?

[Zipgun]

I was under the impression that the receivers were exactly that. Do they have some transmission function as well?

Not sure where you're going with that, but depending on the unit, yeah. They can receive the signal and then in order to play it over a car or home radio they will transmit it to an unused FM frequency. It's referred to as "emitting" more than transmitting, but it's essentially the same.

XM even got screwed because their original equipment had an emitting signal so strong, the FCC stepped in because some soccer mom driving along with her radio tuned to 107.7 and hooked up to her iPod so her kids can hear Yo Gabba Gabba might have an XM user drive by them and her kids might hear the word "fuck".

[Space Edge]

At one point I had four subs. Work, home and two cars. Does it make sense now?

Was it only you using each radio ? Why not buy one of the radios that you can take out of your car and bring into the house. It's overkill for 1 person to have 4 radios IMO.

[Fillmore Slim]

Was it only you using each radio ? Why not buy one of the radios that you can take out of your car and bring into the house. It's overkill for 1 person to have 4 radios IMO.

Both cars had built in XM and an extra $10 a month saves me the hassle of transporting a radio back and forth between home and work and not having to risk forgetting it. This really shouldn't be that mind bending to you.:tongue:

[MIKEYDAKEN]

man fuck xm/sirius! i had a xm unit for 5 years paid up every year then changed credit cards and forgot to reup my info to them. these fucks wiped my memory 5 years of shit i paid for, gone cause of a mistake and they tell me its all gone i tell them to suck my dick. i hope AFRO leave for something else cause the only way i'm listening is with torrent!

[Snoogans]

I would like to point out that I cancelled my XM subscription like 9 months ago.

Why? Cause it blew. The shows arent that good anymore. I still listened, but it wasnt must listen anymore. 99% of what I was using it for near the end was to listen to games I couldnt listen to here while I was at work on the weekends. Now I can see most of those games on my phones TV. So it came down to whether it was worth it to pay 18 bucks a month just for OnA and RnF. I determined it was not. Im sure there is a ton of people who could give a shit if they are on or not. I was a HUGE fan and it wasnt enough to keep me, so I dont think letting them go is gonna be enough to hurt the subs

[AHerald117]

Both cars had built in XM and an extra $10 a month saves me the hassle of transporting a radio back and forth between home and work and not having to risk forgetting it. This really shouldn't be that mind bending to you.:tongue:

Regardless, you're most likely the exception, not the rule, so Space Edge has a point.

[KnoxHarrington]

I would like to point out that I cancelled my XM subscription like 9 months ago.

Why? Cause it blew. The shows arent that good anymore. I still listened, but it wasnt must listen anymore. 99% of what I was using it for near the end was to listen to games I couldnt listen to here while I was at work on the weekends. Now I can see most of those games on my phones TV. So it came down to whether it was worth it to pay 18 bucks a month just for OnA and RnF. I determined it was not. Im sure there is a ton of people who could give a shit if they are on or not. I was a HUGE fan and it wasnt enough to keep me, so I dont think letting them go is gonna be enough to hurt the subs

Yeah, I don't know how much of an audience either show has that would actually bail if either, or both, shows were gone. Yeah, there's people who tune in just for Ron & Fez or Opie & Anthony, but I think that there are as many truckers who tune in because they're done jacking off to the Playboy Channel for a while and want to hear something different until it's time to jack some more.

[StanUpshaw]

Not sure where you're going with that, but depending on the unit, yeah. They can receive the signal and then in order to play it over a car or home radio they will transmit it to an unused FM frequency. It's referred to as "emitting" more than transmitting, but it's essentially the same.

XM even got screwed because their original equipment had an emitting signal so strong, the FCC stepped in because some soccer mom driving along with her radio tuned to 107.7 and hooked up to her iPod so her kids can hear Yo Gabba Gabba might have an XM user drive by them and her kids might hear the word "fuck".

I was talking about transmitting back to the satellite. Melk seemed to think that Sirius knew what kind of listenership the various channels had. I didn't think they had numbers like that, since as far as I knew, there was no mechanism for reporting back to the broadcaster what the receivers were receiving -- no more than a TV station would know how many people were receiving their OTA broadcast.

[brettmojo]

IF they go, satellite really has no more appeal. Only other things I listen to are Ellis sometimes, sports talk when R&F or O&A are on a subject I don't give a shit about and baseball. Now with my Droid for 9.99 a year I get the MLB app where I can listen to home or away broadcasts, with XM all you get is the home team's broadcast. I have the ipod for music like the rest of the world so really satellite is useless. There's better sound quality on the Droid X's baseball app than what I get on my Inno anyway. So much for CD-like quality. Even with smodcast coming back on Saturday nights again, I can just listen on my ipod.

If they go R&F isn't far behind and besides both shows have been in a shitty downward spiral anyway. R&F since Dave left and O&A since the Sirius takeover.

[solarentity]

He is a horrible show host. Maybe good with production but he is unlistenable. And what an idiot giving out 'East Bound And Down' info just because he got an advanced copy. Have some cred like Ronny B. and respect the listeners. We aren't all superstars like you Greg.



huh?
devoid of any talent whatsoever
it is a miracle opie had a run
as long as he did

he has zero future
in radio by himself

zero talent = zero future

[Fillmore Slim]

Regardless, you're most likely the exception, not the rule, so Space Edge has a point.

And you base that on what?

[Zorro]

Bedbugs!?

[furie]

if O&A leave but R&F stay, then i'll keep sirius.
I like O&A, but i rarely get the chance to hear them so it's not a big impact on my life. i just can't imagine who or better who would fill their spot.

[Zorro]

if O&A leave but R&F stay, then i'll keep sirius.
I like O&A, but i rarely get the chance to hear them so it's not a big impact on my life. i just can't imagine who or better who would fill their spot.

Same here

[IamFogHat]

if O&A leave but R&F stay, then i'll keep sirius.
I like O&A, but i rarely get the chance to hear them so it's not a big impact on my life. i just can't imagine who or better who would fill their spot.

If O&A leave and R&F stay I will drop XM and get R&F exclusively on Audible. They're on when I'm at work and O&A is what I listen to on my commute so without them there's no reason to keep XM.

[sailor]

If O&A leave and R&F stay I will drop XM and get R&F exclusively on Audible. They're on when I'm at work and O&A is what I listen to on my commute so without them there's no reason to keep XM.

That actually makes sense.

[Brad_Rush]

If O&A leave and R&F stay I will drop XM and get R&F exclusively on Audible. They're on when I'm at work and O&A is what I listen to on my commute so without them there's no reason to keep XM.

I agree, but I have audible and XM myself right now. I rarely listen to O&A on the way to work, and I never listen to R & F live anymore. I figure I will keep my sub until R & F are taken off (since I doubt audible is much of a revenue stream for Sirius) and have sent several emails letting them know as much. As long as they keep R & F on the air, I'll subscribe. The day they are gone, so am I.

[Sloppy2nds]

Still up in the air I see. Did they mention it today at all?

[Zorro]

Still up in the air I see. Did they mention it today at all?

No Change

[Warren Peace]

Jimmy mentioned that he called his real estate broker asking about real estate in L.A. Let the speculation begin!!

[Melk]

I was under the impression that the receivers were exactly that. Do they have some transmission function as well?
The receivers are receivers，but that is not the point. According to something Eric Logan said on O&A back in the day, they can track XM Radio Online channel listenership and they can (and do) directly survey their subscribers by mail or email. With this information, they should be able to provide this information to their subscribers and adjust programming accordingly.

[JayMoney]

Anyone else notice that The Virus 202 does not show up on their Sirius online listening application? Is this a sign of some changes coming? I need my O and A/ Ron and Fez on at work!

[Gutter]

Anyone else notice that The Virus 202 does not show up on their Sirius online listening application? Is this a sign of some changes coming? I need my O and A/ Ron and Fez on at work!

yes....i posted in the Ron and Fez listening thread for today...i called them about this earlier today, they said there are some issues with the media player because they're doing some maintenance of some sort....should be back up by noon. sorry to disappoint all you conspiracy theorists.

[mikeyboy]

Developing... Chat reveals that Opie & Anthony sign new contract with Sirius XM (http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/developing-chat-reveals-that-opie-anthony-sign-new-contract-with-sirius-xm.html)

[Zorro]

Developing... Chat reveals that Opie & Anthony sign new contract with Sirius XM (http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/developing-chat-reveals-that-opie-anthony-sign-new-contract-with-sirius-xm.html)

Who cares about O&A when Pepper just announced there's a breakfast pizza

[TripleSkeet]

Developing... Chat reveals that Opie & Anthony sign new contract with Sirius XM (http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/developing-chat-reveals-that-opie-anthony-sign-new-contract-with-sirius-xm.html)

Thank God. I know alot of people either dont care or unhappy about this, but honestly...fuck them. All I care about is that my drive to work in the morning is entertaining, and yea, the show still entertains me.

[holodog]

yes....i posted in the Ron and Fez listening thread for today...i called them about this earlier today, they said there are some issues with the media player because they're doing some maintenance of some sort....should be back up by noon. sorry to disappoint all you conspiracy theorists.

I joined just to comment about this. I'm a Sirius subscriber with Best of XM. I just called Sirius [3pm EST] about this, and the customer service person told me that the Virus is no longer offered as part of Best of XM... Goddammit.

[AHerald117]

Thank God. I know alot of people either dont care or unhappy about this, but honestly...fuck them. All I care about is that my drive to work in the morning is entertaining, and yea, the show still entertains me.

Couldn't Agree More....Sweet! :clap:

[disneyspy]

I joined just to comment about this. I'm a Sirius subscriber with Best of XM. I just called Sirius [3pm EST] about this, and the customer service person told me that the Virus is no longer offered as part of Best of XM... Goddammit.

there is a best of ronfez.net tho,if you post some more and are cool someone will PM you a link i'm sure

[sailor]

It's one company, why don't we have access to all channels?

[TripleSkeet]

It's one company, why don't we have access to all channels?

Exactly.

[holodog]

there is a best of ronfez.net tho,if you post some more and are cool someone will PM you a link i'm sure

You're on, sir. Although I'm not sure what I'll have to say without being able to listen.

[disneyspy]

You're on, sir. Although I'm not sure what I'll have to say without being able to listen.

why dont you check out stuff like your User CP and get comfortable,theres some pretty cool people here

edit-you're smarter than i was when i started here

[Zorro]

It's one company, why don't we have access to all channels?

because they secretly hate us

[sailor]

because they secretly hate us

Worst kept secret in radio.

[IamFogHat]

Developing... Chat reveals that Opie & Anthony sign new contract with Sirius XM (http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/developing-chat-reveals-that-opie-anthony-sign-new-contract-with-sirius-xm.html)

That's not .net's Opant is it?

And follow up question, is .net's Opant Anthony?

:huh:

[Serpico1103]

Opie still denying they have signed, turning this into a real nail bitter. I guess me will all anxious await 6am, 10/6.
:flush:

[NewYorkDragons80]

Thank God. I know alot of people either dont care or unhappy about this, but honestly...fuck them. All I care about is that my drive to work in the morning is entertaining, and yea, the show still entertains me.

I'm not bitching about O&A, but did anyone honestly doubt this wasn't going to happen? Seriously?

[foodcourtdruide]

Opie still denying they have signed, turning this into a real nail bitter. I guess me will all anxious await 6am, 10/6.
:flush:

Really? I will immediately forget about this after I post this.

[paulisded]

That's not .net's Opant is it?

And follow up question, is .net's Opant Anthony?

:huh:

No, when Ant provides audio to the Paltalk Live Room his screenname is Opant.

[Freitag]

I joined just to comment about this. I'm a Sirius subscriber with Best of XM. I just called Sirius [3pm EST] about this, and the customer service person told me that the Virus is no longer offered as part of Best of XM... Goddammit.

I have best of XM in my car. I listened briefly to the virus on the way in. I couldn't listen to Virus while at work. If the Virus is on in my car, then someone is full of baloney.

[holodog]

I have best of XM in my car. I listened briefly to the virus on the way in. I couldn't listen to Virus while at work. If the Virus is on in my car, then someone is full of baloney.

Either it happened later in the day, or they only removed it from the web app, or customer service doesn't know what they're talking about and they messed up my account somehow.

I guess I'll have to dig out my dusty old receiver and give that a whirl, Mr. Destro.

[JayMoney]

yes....i posted in the Ron and Fez listening thread for today...i called them about this earlier today, they said there are some issues with the media player because they're doing some maintenance of some sort....should be back up by noon. sorry to disappoint all you conspiracy theorists.

Thanks for the reply. I did get an email response from Sirius later in the day with the same information. However, I did manage to sign-up for a 14 day trial of XM online listening to get my Ron and Fez fix for the day.

Cheers

[Serpico1103]

Really? I will immediately forget about this after I post this.

I was kidding. I am hoping they don't re-sign. Mainly, so Jess will dump unemployed Sam.

[OGC]

.... customer service doesn't know what they're talking about .....

that would be my bet

[foodcourtdruide]

I was kidding. I am hoping they don't re-sign. Mainly, so Jess will dump unemployed Sam.

If they don't re-sign I don't see how much it could impact Ron and Fez. The two shows are currently miles apart as far as content goes. R&F should probably be on a different station. The Virus is supposed to be a "shock jock" channel.

[Dan 'Hampton]

I dissagree. I like the limited variety on the virus.

[Tenbatsuzen]

Ant is tweeting HE signed. As in singular.

[Space Edge]

It's one company, why don't we have access to all channels?

Exactly.

They are working on that. They are going to launch something in 2011 called Satellite Radio 2.0. In the meantime they are selling off old stock of Sirius radios and going with the XM radio chipset in all the new receivers they will make.

Plus they are already streamlining the online platform with people who only subscribe to online.

[TripleSkeet]

I'm not bitching about O&A, but did anyone honestly doubt this wasn't going to happen? Seriously?

Dude I know it seems like a no brainer but this is Sirius, I NEVER expect them to make the smart move.

[Serpico1103]

Ant is tweeting HE signed. As in singular.

Doesn't make sense. His value would be dependent on the show being the O&A Show. I doubt they have ever signed separate deals.
Besides he seems to be TWI.

[PapaBear]

Doesn't make sense. His value would be dependent on the show being the O&A Show. I doubt they have ever signed separate deals.
Besides he seems to be TWI.
He probably said "I", because it's his Twitter. If there was an official OnA Twitter, I'm sure it would have said "we".

[IamFogHat]

Doesn't make sense. His value would be dependent on the show being the O&A Show. I doubt they have ever signed separate deals.
Besides he seems to be TWI.

I know you are the rube, according to your modquote, but stop it, we all know at this point in 2010 with all our online resources that Op is trying to be pro wrestling when such a feet is obsolete. See you tomorrow.

[Serpico1103]

I know you are the rube, according to your modquote, but stop it, we all know at this point in 2010 with all our online resources that Op is trying to be pro wrestling when such a feet is obsolete. See you tomorrow.

feat
Night sweetie.

[hanso]

That's not .net's Opant is it?

And follow up question, is .net's Opant Anthony?

:huh:

Don't think so. I do think Morken might be though. He made it to 46 posts . (mostly wingnut racist rants)

:banning:

[Serpico1103]

Didn't listen today. Did they say they re-signed?

[Gutter]

Didn't listen today. Did they say they re-signed?

yea, they're locked in for 2 years, but apparently they took a pay cut so they stay till 10 now.

[JPMNICK]

yea, they're locked in for 2 years, but apparently they took a pay cut so they stay till 10 now.

which means 9:45? i hope anytime the leave before 10 the company gives them shit. who has a job that they leave exactly when they are supposed to? i am done technically at 5pm, but i don't leave until 5:30 or 6.

[Earlshog]

It's official, Opie & Anthony have re-signed with Sirius XM Radio Inc. for a two-year deal, it was announced on the air today. The value of the deal were described as being "about the same" as their original contract with XM


http://www.orbitcast.com/archives/its-official-opie-anthony-re-sign-with-sirius-xm.html

[sailor]

which means 9:45? i hope anytime the leave before 10 the company gives them shit. who has a job that they leave exactly when they are supposed to? i am done technically at 5pm, but i don't leave until 5:30 or 6.

Most people who stay late are just slacking during the rest of their shift.

[JPMNICK]

Most people who stay late are just slacking during the rest of their shift.

like by watching videos while on the job?

[sailor]

like by watching videos while on the job?

That's definitely an option.

Posting on messageboards is another good one.

[Fillmore Slim]

which means 9:45? i hope anytime the leave before 10 the company gives them shit. who has a job that they leave exactly when they are supposed to? i am done technically at 5pm, but i don't leave until 5:30 or 6.

And these 6:15am start times better stop too.

[TripleSkeet]

which means 9:45? i hope anytime the leave before 10 the company gives them shit. who has a job that they leave exactly when they are supposed to? i am done technically at 5pm, but i don't leave until 5:30 or 6.

Do you get paid hourly? If not, youre cheating yourself.

[Snoogans]

which means 9:45? i hope anytime the leave before 10 the company gives them shit. who has a job that they leave exactly when they are supposed to? i am done technically at 5pm, but i don't leave until 5:30 or 6.

Do you get paid hourly? If not, youre cheating yourself.

maybe he doesnt like his wife

[Serpico1103]

And these 6:15am start times better stop too.

At least put in a new produced bit occasionally. If they are trying to get listeners, I don't think hearing the same exact intro for 15 minutes is the way to go. Oh yeah, nevermind.

[TripleSkeet]

maybe he doesnt like his wife

:lol::lol::lol:

[Zipgun]

And these 6:15am start times better stop too.

I don't understand that shit. If you advertise a show starts at 6:00 and people tune in at 6:00 or even 6:10 and see pad data that says "Worst of", they likely will figure you slacked and took the day off and they'll tune out.

[Melk]

I don't understand that shit. If you advertise a show starts at 6:00 and people tune in at 6:00 or even 6:10 and see pad data that says "Worst of", they likely will figure you slacked and took the day off and they'll tune out.
They are going to leave at 10? Does this mean that by 9 they are going to start saying that they don't have to be in the studio after 9.

Opie and Anthony have the shittiest attitudes in radio and it shows in the interns they hire (Sam, Danny and Travis suck!), the bits they no longer do (What bits? Apparently it is much better to complain about how Sirius/XM is treating you.), the commercials they produce have the same 6-year old comedic pattern (Announcer: Treat your listeners with respect. Jimmy: Caller, I hope your grandmother dies!), play clips of other radio shows doing "cringe radio" with more charm and entertainment value than O&A or talk about Obama and say N%*^*@ under beeps over and over and over and over again!

[Chigworthy]

I can't believe they couldn't take today off after the "exhausting" contract process. Those cads made Opie sign this morning so they would have to do a show. Hasn't it been a full week since the last day off?