tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post1450090215878680616..comments2024-03-10T13:52:18.927-04:00Comments on The Scary Lawyer Guy Blog: The King of All Media in Winterscarylawyerguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03340241283633171546noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-79866239856587948702011-10-19T18:01:43.053-04:002011-10-19T18:01:43.053-04:00Really appreciated this posting.
It is time that ...Really appreciated this posting.<br /><br />It is time that we disaffected listeners move to the next stage. We need to leverage our scale to put pressure on Howard and Sirius directly.<br /><br />I am not smart enough to know what the right mechanism is, but there has got to be a way that we can combine our strength to raise media awareness of the scale of disaffection present here. The story of how badly Howard has irritated his fans would be an interesting one to business journalists, at a minimum. At a maximum, other radio and TV hosts would love to report on a significant disturbance in the Howard fan-base.<br /><br />Should we try to create a viral avalanche on Twitter? Facebook? Tumblr?<br /><br />Should we try a cancellation-bomb, where we all agree to cancel Sirius on the same day?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-17423716222721442672011-10-19T09:27:19.218-04:002011-10-19T09:27:19.218-04:00The article is highly accurate, but leaves out a f...The article is highly accurate, but leaves out a few details.<br /><br />While Sirius' subscribers increased, XM had a similar increase. How can people say Sirius' rise is attributed to Stern while XM had a similar rise in the same time period? It would be more accurate to say the entire satellite industry grew, instead of saying Howard was responsible for Sirius' growth. The true reason why both companies grew so fast is because new cars come with a free trial subscription. (People using the free trial are counted as subscribers)<br /><br />Another complaint his fans have is Stern became the person he railed against early in his career. He insulted Imus' trophy wife because she came out with a book. Then Howard's trophy wife came out with a book (Oh My Dog). He'd make fun of all the rich people who divorced their wives and found young trophy wives. He'd insult all the socialites who go from one Hampton party to the next. He insulted Letterman for not working Fridays. Letterman would tape Friday's show earlier in the week, which Howard said was lazy.<br /><br />There's more details, but I don't feel like posting the rest right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-45373519992181230852011-10-19T08:16:14.599-04:002011-10-19T08:16:14.599-04:00The funny thing is about the last few comments her...The funny thing is about the last few comments here is, if you look at the comments of people that are giving their $.02 and agreeing that the show has taken a turn for the worse, they are generally well written and not laced w/ boring, over usage of swears. <br /><br />Then you have this:<br />Nothing is more sad then a bunch of 50 year old fat guys on the computer crying about how they don't like a radio show anymore..<br />I'm 35, and in better shape then I've ever been..<br /><br />They really must have no life...<br />Wife, 2 kids, beautiful home in the woods in CT, and bring home a hefty check every 2 weeks..<br /><br />Can't wait for Ralph to replace Mutt!<br />Sorry, it doesn't matter who, if anyone replaces Mutt, that show is simply boring.<br />Benji Rules<br />I concur...too bad he's on the Stern show, huh?<br /><br />Howard Rules<br />At what? Photography? Nope, but he's ok at Photoshop<br /><br />Robin Rules<br />At being a vegan? Has anyone ever seen an obese vegan?<br /><br />Fred Rules<br />Does he even work there anymore?<br /><br />Billy west is NOT funny<br />Really? Network TV execs think otherwise, but clearly you know what you're talking about..<br /><br />Jackie is NOT funny<br />Some of, if not MOST of what came out of Howard's mouth when Jackie was on the show, was written by Jackie and read by Howard<br /> <br />Beth is Hot<br />This isn't SFN, so, no she's not. She's way too thin...her voice is like nails on a chalk board...that big smile...that long face....<br />Someday, walk down 5th ave in New York, Beth doesn't even come close to the real women that surround you.<br /><br />You can't beat me SFN, I own you fat bitches<br />Nobody wants to beat you, because nobody cares about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-47867210971945234822011-10-14T10:47:08.818-04:002011-10-14T10:47:08.818-04:00Horse Face approves this message.Horse Face approves this message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-16793387087681313782011-10-13T22:17:07.740-04:002011-10-13T22:17:07.740-04:00Hey if Jackie is so talented where all his scripts...Hey if Jackie is so talented where all his scripts he was going to punch up?<br /><br />Nothing is more sad then a bunch of 50 year old fat guys on the computer crying about how they don't like a radio show anymore..<br />They really must have no life...<br />Can't wait for Ralph to replace Mutt!<br />Benji Rules<br />Howard Rules<br />Robin Rules<br />Fred Rules<br />Billy west is NOT funny<br />Jackie is NOT funny<br />Beth is Hot<br />You can't beat me SFN, I own you fat bitchesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-72685654403563715952011-10-13T22:12:43.972-04:002011-10-13T22:12:43.972-04:00Waaahhhhhh I don't like a radio show no more!
...Waaahhhhhh I don't like a radio show no more!<br />Move on in life losers..Howard does not give a fuck if all 12 of you don't like his how anymore.. There is 6-10 million people who still like it.<br />You look like a sad loser crying about a radio show..Losers<br />Good luck Mutt on being firedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-38443804264665322442011-10-13T22:08:26.000-04:002011-10-13T22:08:26.000-04:00This is by a SFN Homo... You people are a bunch o...This is by a SFN Homo... You people are a bunch of 40 year old losers with daddy issues.. You spend ur whole day on a Howard Stern Fan website bitching Howard is not like you anymore.. Howard was never like you! You are a loser..<br />Howard Stern show has never been better, SFN is 40 people Howard has 10million people listening to him that love the show so good luck on that lonely island SFN..Why don't you losers just move on in life? Pretty soon MUTT will be fired from hosting SFRT due to letting people promoting stealing sirius on his website and then all you SFN losers will have nothing to do with the stern show...Can't steal from ur work, if I did that I would be fired from my job..<br />Move on fat losersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-17348365970789308862011-10-13T21:20:57.118-04:002011-10-13T21:20:57.118-04:00Couldn’t agree more. Long time listener also, and ...Couldn’t agree more. Long time listener also, and have noticed that Howard just isn’t into the show. He doesn’t enjoy it and it is painfully obvious. The entire tone of the show is best summed up by him persistently rushing Robin through the news “anything else Robin?” But there are glimpses of how talented he is – as noted, he can do very good interviews. <br /><br />But the rest of the show is a drag, him rambling about queer shows like Dancing with the Stars or how to keep a to do list. Its apparent true A-listers only did his terrestrial show because they were using him to promote, now he can’t pull real stars regularly.<br /><br />The show schedule now is… Howard kvetching / aimless rants, guest segment or staff infighting, news, get the f*ck out as soon as possible. Ironically Howard has become his mother in his attitude and even the cadence of his speech. This is even when he isn’t mimicking her voice (which is one of the few bright spots and good for a laugh). <br /><br />Listen to Howard’s voice and demeanor on his old shows (on 101, radio replay shuffle thing), he sounds upbeat, like he is actually laughing or having fun with Billy West, Jackie, Artie etc. He sounds genuine and like he really is getting into a joke or a segment. Contrast that with his somber, uninterested, almost always annoyed tone he has currently. <br /><br />He insults his listeners, or more so flips SiriusXM the finger with the 3-day work schedule. The guy is off the air more than he is on! He should provide some decent live radio on the days he is not there (not Jackie, he’s horrible on his own). In addition to the extended commercial breaks, he’s added the “in show” commercial read. WTF? That infuriates me when he slides into one of those reads. The absolute nadir was the “best of” week that consisted of “news” shows. Who wants to listen to old news? No one. <br /><br />I wouldn’t be so irked by the 4 day weekend schedule if the 3 shows he did were strong, packed shows. But as we all know, they aren’t. Tom Sizemore? Really? And then they get replayed over and over and over for the next 4 days. <br /><br />On the flip side, I totally understand his perspective – he’s rich and doesn’t need to work, he has a model wife, and has a massive Hamptons palace. At his age, getting up at 4am and dragging himself to work, away from his camera, the live petting zoo Beth has assembled and serenity of his ocean front manse is a burden and he resents it. <br /><br />Howard should have retired on top when this contract was up and moved on to producing or whatever. Go out on top and leave them begging for more, instead he’s going out slowly and painfully. <br /><br />As he’s often said on air to listeners who complained, if you don’t like it, don’t listen. And I’ve taken him up on that, listening to the Virus and RawDog when his show is boring. And my bet is that many others have done so also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-44663117023272107752011-10-13T20:44:45.657-04:002011-10-13T20:44:45.657-04:00You hit the nail right on the head Stern has becom...You hit the nail right on the head Stern has become what he used to bitch about!Give the man money, trophy wife and all the ass kissers who fear him ,never let real calls on air, worn out bits. Is Fred still working there? Stern musta told all of them lets make this the lamest show because we took pay cuts and he didn't get his bonus. Good luck when the shows over no one will care Take all that money to your grave!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-5112124960633810802011-10-13T17:29:56.450-04:002011-10-13T17:29:56.450-04:00Very well written. After listening to the show fo...Very well written. After listening to the show for nearly 20 years, I have just about given up. I usually listen to music or sports talk now, and don't miss the show. On the days that I do try to go back, I typically end up hearing one of those canned staff arguments which have zero interest to me anymore. Other than an occasional Richard/Sal bit, I fail to laugh at anything, whereas, in years past, I would often find myself driving in my car laughing out loud all by myself. It truly feels like they're all just going through the motions and can't wait to get to 10:00. I appreciate all the good stuff I've heard over the years, but I think I'm ready to move on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-7492255782168133952011-10-13T16:13:38.111-04:002011-10-13T16:13:38.111-04:00I Could not agree more. It is sad but all shows m...I Could not agree more. It is sad but all shows must end. I wish that he would cut 2 yrs off his contract and go back to 5 days a week and go out in a blaze of glory. The slow decline is difficult to stomach. PS I would Twat this blog but I'm not on twitter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-70304131857739573792011-10-13T14:59:22.185-04:002011-10-13T14:59:22.185-04:00I've been listening to Howard since his WNBC d...I've been listening to Howard since his WNBC days. I followed him to K ROCK and then to Sirius. I even bought one of his pay per view specials one year...so I guess you could say I'm a fan. But in the past few years I have found myself listening less and turning the channel more. He seems to be less and less interested in his work and more interested in promoting a career for his wife or, more recently, the X Factor. Artie Lange brought a certain masculine touch to the program that is painfully lacking now. Endless discussions about American Idol and Dancing with the Stars seem weird for a guy in his 50's. Sometimes I don't listen at all,except for the news, if he's spending more than 5 minutes on one of these topics. For me, the jump to a three day a week work schedule was a slap in the face of his listeners. He might as well bow out and go sit in his estate in the Hamptons and take pictures of his wife...it's clear, he's not into us anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-76119323823248987412011-10-13T12:28:59.120-04:002011-10-13T12:28:59.120-04:00As a very long time listener (since day one when h...As a very long time listener (since day one when he started at K-Rock), I agree with your article 100%. Stern's show is now more habitual listening than must listen radio. Too bad, when he is on his game, he is the best. Far too may times I keep thinking that he should have not re-signed with Sirius and should have taken his talents to television and the movies. In the interim, I am starting to learn what life will be without Howard in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-90258043174279370352011-10-13T11:33:46.617-04:002011-10-13T11:33:46.617-04:00Major ditto on this one. I've been on board fo...Major ditto on this one. I've been on board for 10+ years and still try to listen but it's tough. Howard is mailing it in for the paycheck and doesn't want to be there.<br /><br />The worst thing that ever happened was them getting the rights to the old tapes. They use them as a crutch now. <br /><br />In terms of guests - how does Bai Ling and and sad porn star sound? That was the lineup one day this week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-82506781374557741592011-10-13T11:02:39.675-04:002011-10-13T11:02:39.675-04:00Nigga I ain't reading all that shit. Just kidd...Nigga I ain't reading all that shit. Just kidding, read most of it. Nice job of articulating the Stern situation. The only part I really disagree with is "amazing radio with A-list celebrities" first of all those interviews were good not great. But even if you loved them to call them "amazing" is a bit overboard. The aurora borealis is amazing, celebrity interviews are entertaining at best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-46366187203561557732011-10-13T05:44:39.538-04:002011-10-13T05:44:39.538-04:00Thank you, great article.Thank you, great article.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5016253077154756564.post-896301995260572862011-10-12T23:41:21.517-04:002011-10-12T23:41:21.517-04:0010/10. Needs to be tweeted and shared.10/10. Needs to be tweeted and shared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com