Opie & Anthony Listening Thread - July 2012 [Archive]

Chimee

07-02-2012, 02:52 PM

Again, NO boss just GIVES you the whole week off for the 4th of July.

Unless you're any other show working for SiriusXM.

Dan 'Hampton

07-02-2012, 04:53 PM

Shhhh. Facts don't belong in this thread.

realmenhatelife

07-03-2012, 05:31 AM

http://gawker.com/5822029/tween-white-power-folk-singer-twins-now-liberal-potheads

Bad news for Anthony, Prussian Blue now pot smoking non segregationist montana hippies.

sailor

07-03-2012, 05:46 AM

Unless you're any other show working for SiriusXM.

Maybe, but as I mentioned in the June thread he was comparing XM to other businesses, not comparing themselves to other XM folk.

realmenhatelife

07-03-2012, 06:07 AM

Unless you're any other show working for SiriusXM.

Maybe, but as I mentioned in the June thread he was comparing XM to other businesses, not comparing themselves to other XM folk.

Even then XM didn't give those shows off, they took vacation. If XM blocked O&A from taking vacation it's because R&F are already off. Which getting denied vacation because of coverage issues is also a very normal thing in working America.

sailor

07-03-2012, 06:12 AM

Even then XM didn't give those shows off, they took vacation. If XM blocked O&A from taking vacation it's because R&F are already off. Which getting denied vacation because of coverage issues is also a very normal thing in working America.

Yeah, his point was other companies just give you the week off and don't count them as vacation or other.

IamFogHat

07-03-2012, 06:15 AM

http://gawker.com/5822029/tween-white-power-folk-singer-twins-now-liberal-potheads

Bad news for Anthony, Prussian Blue now pot smoking non segregationist montana hippies.

Well of course, they were just little kids with awful parents, they didn't know how stupid they were being.

realmenhatelife

07-03-2012, 06:38 AM

Yeah, his point was other companies just give you the week off and don't count them as vacation or other.

Yeah the only time you're ever gonna get a full week off that doesn't count as vacation is if a parent or spouse dies.

realmenhatelife

07-03-2012, 06:39 AM

Well of course, they were just little kids with awful parents, they didn't know how stupid they were being.

I read a few articles on it, still seem pretty dumb.

Chimee

07-03-2012, 11:16 AM

Even then XM didn't give those shows off, they took vacation. If XM blocked O&A from taking vacation it's because R&F are already off. Which getting denied vacation because of coverage issues is also a very normal thing in working America.

That's understandable enough, but they also go on about if they take any vacation time, especially if they do it together, the suits bitch about it.

Zorro

07-12-2012, 06:22 AM

Vos...oh so dumb

CountryBob

07-12-2012, 05:11 PM

Jimmy posted a RIP statement about Steve C on twitter - :(

realmenhatelife

07-12-2012, 05:56 PM

Jimmy posted a RIP statement about Steve C on twitter - :(

He must have deleted it.

Melk

07-12-2012, 06:10 PM

What happened to Steve?

FatassTitePants

07-12-2012, 07:23 PM

What happened to Steve?

According to WB, it was a complication with his lapband surgery and he got an infection.

Just my speculative question: If you start gaining weight again after getting these things, will they blow out or something?

IamFogHat

07-12-2012, 07:29 PM

What happened to Steve?

Did he die?:blink: I was gonna post a joke till I read the thing under your question.

FatassTitePants

07-12-2012, 07:41 PM

Did he die?:blink: I was gonna post a joke till I read the thing under your question.

Yeah it's confirmed. And apparently it was the day after his 3rd wedding anniversary. And he leaves behind a young son. Just a total nightmare.

Melk

07-12-2012, 07:45 PM

According to WB, it was a complication with his lapband surgery and he got an infection.

Just my speculative question: If you start gaining weight again after getting these things, will they blow out or something?
I am trying not to say the famous Steve C. one-liner so... That is horrible news. I used to think his comedy bits were one note, but he seemed like a nice enough guy and was the last of the WNEW guys to leave the show.

I just don't like Sam, Danny, and Travis as much as Ben, Garrett, Steve, and Rick.

IamFogHat

07-12-2012, 07:45 PM

Yeah it's confirmed. And apparently it was the day after his 3rd wedding anniversary. And he leaves behind a young son. Just a total nightmare.

Oh fuck, can you provide a link please? That's horrible.

FatassTitePants

07-12-2012, 07:51 PM

Oh fuck, can you provide a link please? That's horrible.
T
here is a thread on WB.

And Jim and Opie's twitters,

https://twitter.com/JimNorton
https://twitter.com/OpieRadio

hanso

07-12-2012, 08:38 PM

He was a nice guy. When myspace was the in thing, I sent him a dm as a goof and he responded in kind.

deliciousV

07-12-2012, 08:43 PM

T
here is a thread on WB.

And Jim and Opie's twitters,

https://twitter.com/JimNorton
https://twitter.com/OpieRadio

damn, that's sad. I always enjoyed the fodder he provided to the boys.

C_T

07-12-2012, 09:04 PM

Really sad news. Heard it earlier today from other former co-workers but unfortunately felt like i needed real confirmation given the connection to O&A and their imaginative fans.

He was one of the few quality people I worked with at 102.7. There is not much to say, it's really sad. I wish his family the best.

CT

Chimee

07-13-2012, 06:22 AM

Listening to the UFC special, I've noticed that Jimmy has the same breathing pattern as Chuck Liddell.

Warren Peace

07-13-2012, 07:07 AM

I am trying not to say the famous Steve C. one-liner so... That is horrible news. I used to think his comedy bits were one note, but he seemed like a nice enough guy and was the last of the WNEW guys to leave the show.

I just don't like Sam, Danny, and Travis as much as Ben, Garrett, Steve, and Rick.

Does anybody?

Dan 'Hampton

07-13-2012, 07:59 AM

Everyone younger than 35. I barely remember the wnew guys sadly.

sailor

07-13-2012, 09:57 AM

Fuck, horrible news.

hanso

07-14-2012, 02:08 PM

Jack Hanna's wild countdown is all bears this weekend.

RIP Steve C

Melk

07-15-2012, 07:06 AM

Does anybody?
No. but Opie and Anthony seem to characterize not having Steve, Ben, Garrett, and the others as good for the show... I don't see how things are better.

The only improvement is fewer stunts, but even that is something the suits don't want.

I still don't know how a show full of people who absolutely loathe Mancow for going political can go political talk and not believe that they are calling their job in.

Chimee

07-15-2012, 07:10 AM

No. but Opie and Anthony seem to characterize not having Steve, Ben, Garrett, and the others as good for the show... I don't see how things are better.

The only improvement is fewer stunts, but even that is something the suits don't want.

I still don't know how a show full of people who absolutely loathe Mancow for going political can go political talk and not believe that they are calling their job in.

I never got that feeling with Steve, that was more that the company fucked him. Ben, on the other hand, did something that fucked up his relationship with the show.

Melk

07-15-2012, 12:23 PM

I never got that feeling with Steve, that was more that the company fucked him. Ben, on the other hand, did something that fucked up his relationship with the show.
Wasn't there a rift regarding the ownership of opieandanthony.com between the boys and Steve?

FatassTitePants

07-16-2012, 02:09 PM

No. but Opie and Anthony seem to characterize not having Steve, Ben, Garrett, and the others as good for the show... I don't see how things are better.

The only improvement is fewer stunts, but even that is something the suits don't want.

I still don't know how a show full of people who absolutely loathe Mancow for going political can go political talk and not believe that they are calling their job in.

Glenn Beck played a clip of Anthony and Vos arguing over national health care. It was pretty awesome listening to Glenn agree with a screaming, profane Anthony. I bet they have a lot of similar tastes in websites about minorities.

Radioguy

07-16-2012, 11:50 PM

Wasn't there a rift regarding the ownership of opieandanthony.com between the boys and Steve?

Eatman owns it right now, and has since the split, I believe. Why they haven't utilized since, I have no idea. It could at least be used as a redirect to their SXM page for the time being.

Dan 'Hampton

07-17-2012, 01:47 PM

Eatman owns it right now, and has since the split, I believe. Why they haven't utilized since, I have no idea. It could at least be used as a redirect to their SXM page for the time being.

I would imagine its because with the advent of twitter and Facebook a radio show with its own dedicated website is pointless.

Chimee

07-17-2012, 02:36 PM

I could listen to Chip interviews for four hours every day and not complain.

Radioguy

07-17-2012, 06:51 PM

I would imagine its because with the advent of twitter and Facebook a radio show with its own dedicated website is pointless.

No, I did say it could be a redirect to those, so that still doesn't explain why it's not being used. I don't know why it would be, but I wonder if they are contractually kept from using the url while at SXM.

realmenhatelife

07-18-2012, 04:36 AM

No, I did say it could be a redirect to those, so that still doesn't explain why it's not being used. I don't know why it would be, but I wonder if they are contractually kept from using the url while at SXM.

Why would they be? Stern, R&F, Jenny from the Hutt, Jason Ellis and I'm sure a whole gang of others have sites that they run.

sailor

07-20-2012, 04:48 AM

I hear the shooter was protesting the riddler being left out.

Too bad there wasn't a grandpa with a gun. Bad timing for fez after his prior rant.

Chigworthy

07-20-2012, 04:59 AM

I hear the shooter was protesting the riddler being left out.

Too bad there wasn't a grandpa with a gun. Bad timing for fez after his prior rant.

Can we get a Hanslation here?

sailor

07-20-2012, 05:03 AM

Can we get a Hanslation here?

Wrong thread. Thought it was the o&a listening thread. It makes sense in context of listening to today's show.

Dell

07-20-2012, 06:17 AM

hey buddays...:bye:

having a hard time getting my online streaming sources working...a PM of any know name changes to sources would be appreciated

Misteriosa

07-20-2012, 06:19 AM

ugh norton is such a whore :laugh::

"i love your work. youre a great director. we tried to get you to direct some of my standup specials, but you were really busy"

eta: he's talking to rob zombie i think

hey buddays...:bye:

having a hard time getting my online streaming sources working...a PM of any know name changes to sources would be appreciated

so am i. looks like there have been problems since yesterday. right now im using the android app.

disneyspy

07-20-2012, 06:33 AM

:bye:hey buddays...:bye:

having a hard time getting my online streaming sources working...a PM of any know name changes to sources would be appreciated

:bye:

sailor

07-23-2012, 05:14 AM

Opie's the best. Complaining this morning about not being able to beat up the interns (not because the business changed, but because a staff member stepped over the line) he throws out a line that they don't need the interns to get the staff coffee, they can get that shit for themselves. Which is EXACTLY what the entire staff complained about the entire time they had no interns! THAT'S why they wanted them back!

IamFogHat

07-23-2012, 11:10 AM

Are they on vacation? Edit: nevermind. I just heard box of cocks and assumed they were out.

Also, the tags in this thread are hilarious.

Zorro

07-23-2012, 12:18 PM

Love Jim for complaining about media coverage then speculating on EVERYTHING related to the shooting.

Chimee

07-23-2012, 01:44 PM

How can anyone listen to Alex Jones and take his bullshit seriously?

KnoxHarrington

07-23-2012, 02:18 PM

How can anyone listen to Alex Jones and take his bullshit seriously?

I can't imagine why you'd listen to that show unless you were as batshit crazy as Jones is. it's like listening to some crazy homeless guy rambling about CIA mind control waves for hours. You can't even listen to it just for laughs. You just wish this guy would take his meds.

Dan 'Hampton

07-23-2012, 05:08 PM

I find myself listening just for laughs. Not consistently. But def when shit goes down to hear his inane rambling.

LeedsJr

07-26-2012, 12:03 PM

Wow.

Opie honestly asks Anthony, "Stones or Beatles?"

Then, one minute later, talks about how stupid "battle of the bands" on "old school radio" was.

Ok, I'm done with "quotes".

LeedsJr

07-26-2012, 12:17 PM

And now Anthony is complaining about old people.

Too much irony on this show for me...

hanso

07-27-2012, 08:03 PM

Bet Ira would make a good play by play guy for sports like maybe baseball.

Furtherman

07-30-2012, 11:44 AM

Opie: "The opening ceremonies were for her!", talking about The Queen.

No, they weren't.

realmenhatelife

07-30-2012, 11:56 AM

Lately I've been noticing how much Opie repeats himself, he seems to get caught on these ticks and he'll say the same thing over and over just slightly rephrased. He does it constantly.

Furtherman

07-30-2012, 01:51 PM

I love Jimmy's airline horror stories. They're so erradic, unique and I never get tired of first class problems.

Chigworthy

07-30-2012, 06:02 PM

Lately I've been noticing how much Opie repeats himself, he seems to get caught on these ticks and he'll say the same thing over and over just slightly rephrased. He does it constantly.

Lately?

newport king

07-30-2012, 06:19 PM

Melk

07-31-2012, 06:55 AM

I heard a commercial theyre trying to get women to wear pig noses or some shit at a live event. Ive heard opie talk about this corny fatty pig fatty thing...who would volunteer for this? Gotta be opies dumb fuckin idea.
Even if someone did... Is it funny?

I still think that the audience participation events outside of the eggnog-drinking contest and the jar of bees thing are a tremendous waste of time.

Warren Peace

07-31-2012, 07:06 AM

Lately?

exactly...he's been dying to have a catchphrase ever since he started in radio 45 years ago.

Chimee

07-31-2012, 09:04 AM

Even if someone did... Is it funny?

I still think that the audience participation events outside of the eggnog-drinking contest and the jar of bees thing are a tremendous waste of time.

I guarantee there is some edict from higher up that, if they're going outside of the studio there need to be audience involvement bits, but fat girls is about as extreme as they'll allow the show to go.

I do want to hear the awful Chip impressions just to hear the participants get trashed.

sailor

07-31-2012, 12:28 PM

I did a home sleep study for apnea the last two nights. Fucking exhausted now.

Chigworthy

07-31-2012, 07:36 PM

I did a home sleep study for apnea the last two nights. Fucking exhausted now.

I wore the gay robot mask for 1 night and they told me I didn't have it. I had to take a class first too. Fucking waste of goddamn time.