I say within 6 months they come to Bubba with a proposel and then next year he will be in full syndication jones all over America. As a result of this he will leave Sirius after the 1 year is up and everyone can kiss his ASS except Howard of course. Genius move by the btls to go back to terresrial. Not so great for his fans at Sirius but who in their right mind would stay uncensored for pennys when you can be censored for millions.

I have a friend who works for Cox broadcasting. They are incredibly cheap. Bubba definately has friends at his local Cox station. I'm not so sure that those friends extend beyond the local level. It's still a smart move by Bubba because it gives him some options. I bet it was part of what was holding up the deal as well.

I have archived shows of Bubba and his first year at sirius saying how it would be impossible and there is no way he could go back after broadcasting uncensored.

There are discussions with Manson and Ned and their bits and how they would just blow. Plus Bubba said it would be a watered down show now that he can speak uncensored.

And now this. Bubba, I know you need to get paid man. I will follow you wherever you end up. The real challenge is that let's see if your show still works on delay and some asshole hovering over the dump button more than anyone ever has in the history of radio.

I say within 6 months they come to Bubba with a proposel and then next year he will be in full syndication jones all over America. As a result of this he will leave Sirius after the 1 year is up and everyone can kiss his ASS except Howard of course. Genius move by the btls to go back to terresrial. Not so great for his fans at Sirius but who in their right mind would stay uncensored for pennys when you can be censored for millions.

I wouldn't say it would be as fast as six months into his new Cox contract, but if his ratings develop in Tampa and Jacksonville (as expected), it will happen.

I can't imagine how hard it is to work somewhere where you're not appreciated by either your company (financially and from a creative standpoint) or your superiors (outside of Howard and a handful of others).

I wouldn't say it would be as fast as six months into his new Cox contract, but if his ratings develop in Tampa and Jacksonville (as expected), it will happen.

I can't imagine how hard it is to work somewhere where you're not appreciated by either your company (financially and from a creative standpoint) or your superiors (outside of Howard and a handful of others). If shows like Cowheads are what Bubbas up against Bubbas gonna kill and I think this will be his last year on Sirius. The moneys just gonna be too good to turn down at terrestrial

He will be fired, way before any of that will ever happen. Then again his only place will be satelite radio where he will have already slightly burned them already.

Actually, I don't think Bubba will get fired now. He's learned how to work and knows that if he fucks up again, he's got shit to turn to...Sirius obviously won't pay him more, especially not if he gets fired again. Heck, they didn't pay him more knowing he had a terrestrial gig lined up.

.....and I think this will be his last year on Sirius. The moneys just gonna be too good to turn down at terrestrial

Please stop saying that. It may come true. I want Bubba uncensored and on Sirius for a long time.

Hopefully things will change post merger. Mel says that combining the companies can add billions to the bottom line. Perhaps they'll have a few mil to toss at Bubba. While Bubba may not attract alot of subs, he surely helps to retain them. I also hope that Sirius learns a lesson and stops throwing multi-million dollar deals at non-radio people.

Please stop saying that. It may come true. I want Bubba uncensored and on Sirius for a long time.

Hopefully things will change post merger. Mel says that combining the companies can add billions to the bottom line. Perhaps they'll have a few mil to toss at Bubba. While Bubba may not attract alot of subs, he surely helps to retain them. I also hope that Sirius learns a lesson and stops throwing multi-million dollar deals at non-radio people. Sorry but if terrestrial radio is as bad as they say it is then they are gonna throw money at Bubba IMO. I think they will lock Bubba in within the year before a merger happens between xm and sirius so they cant get him back . I hope this does not happen but be prepared

You'll see just how quick when they shoot to #1 in the spring 08 book.

Sorry but if terrestrial radio is as bad as they say it is then they are gonna throw money at Bubba IMO. I think they will lock Bubba in within the year before a merger happens between xm and sirius so they cant get him back . I hope this does not happen but be prepared

With the BRN studios in tampa there is no good reason why they can't do both.. everything can be done directly from there.. piped anywhere they want.. I can totally see the testical radio show being mostly pretaped.. lots of music. no real sweat off the BRN's backs..

If shows like Cowheads are what Bubbas up against Bubbas gonna kill and I think this will be his last year on Sirius. The moneys just gonna be too good to turn down at terrestrial

if he leaves Sirius after 1 more year and stays with terrestrial, i would be pretty dissapointed. Terrestrial radio is the worst piece of shit medium ever. NOTHING on regular radio was any good except Stern, and even his show was bad alot of the time cuz it was cencored so badly. I think Bubba is making a creative mistake by going wiht Cox. Its gonna suck for their whole crew to have to get ALL bits approvel by the suits before it can air. 10 sec delay. PLus Cox is prety conservatice. Then if he has to play music, you know its gonna be all tha crap music that is all over the radio. All the music on the radio is horrible. Especially oif he has to play Top 40 hit... oh man... his show will be unlistenable. The more i think about it, the more of a big mistake i see this being... yeah they are gonna get paid... but at what expense?

all over america is stretching it dont ya think??

when bubba was at this height before he got fired from clearchannel, they only cities he was in were:

tampa, fl
jacksonville, fl
ft. myers, fl (lost market befire firing)
macon, ga
hartford, ct
...and maybe i'm missing one more.

hopefully cox they will back bubba more than chearchannel did, and will put him in more markets. if they do, it more than likely will be after a year from january.

... PLus Cox is prety conservatice. Then if he has to play music, you know its gonna be all tha crap music that is all over the radio. All the music on the radio is horrible. Especially oif he has to play Top 40 hit... oh man... his show will be unlistenable. The more i think about it, the more of a big mistake i see this being... yeah they are gonna get paid... but at what expense?

bubba is not going to play any music he doesnt want too. they gave him the freedom they didnt give to cowhead. bubba hasnt had to play music since he did nights at power pig.

they even mentioned it this morning when bubba and the guys were in studio that there was going to be no music. except for maybe a little bubba 199 playing henry lee summer ;)

If Bubba hates Sirius taking so much creative control, he's gonna think terrestrial is hell....he won't be able to say or do ANYTHING!

It didn't happen before, PRE-Janet Jackson, PRE-slaughtering the pig.

Bubba has a reputation in the industry. It'll take more than a few months of decent ratings (he'll do well in Tampa, no competition other than Bob & Tom and Talk Radio), but unless he can really tow the line and stay out of trouble, he's going to be avoided.

I wish Bubba would replace Bob & Tom in my area they suck assholes.

Louisville, Ky.

I contacted my local cox affiliate, and they said that its not a syndication deal they have with Bubba, so at this point its not an option. That could have possibly been one of the siticking points of the deal, that they wanted it syndicated, but the suits at sirius said no.

Pre-screened bits?

10 second (plus) delays?

Repetitive gross bits "just for Sirius"?

Bubba will implode before he will expand.

:rolleyes:

I do not care for Bob and Tom either. At least I can listen to Bubba over the internet in the morning.

I contacted my local cox affiliate, and they said that its not a syndication deal they have with Bubba, so at this point its not an option. That could have possibly been one of the siticking points of the deal, that they wanted it syndicated, but the suits at sirius said no.
Thanks for the information. It looks like listening to the stream or recording it will be the only option for most of us.

bubba will get the best ratings in both markets and cox will syndicate his show in all 18 markets in a short time. free radio personalities suck and bubba will do a clean show that it is far better than anything else out there. i have listened to bubba for 12 years and he will prevail onhe will top of terrestrial radio. he will take his ratings to sirius when howard retires in 3 years and get a huge payday, kind of like howard did, no way he gets the big money like howard did though! if their paying bob and tom 12 million a piece for that shitty show i know bubba can take over free radio! i called the cox gig 2 weeks before it happend and now i call bubba going huge!

I still think that Bubba WANTS to stay with SIRIUS but only looked elsewhere because of the lack of scratch. I wonder at the length of his testicle radio gig.

I still think that Bubba WANTS to stay with SIRIUS but only looked elsewhere because of the lack of scratch. I wonder at the length of his testicle radio gig.
:yes: His deal is for 3 years I think.

:yes: His deal is for 3 years I think. I thought there was a clause to get out after a year

The dream of a national show replacing Howard is over, everyone by now should realize that, this fight will get won with local talent in each city. Bubba can make some money the syndication route as long as the dollars make sense when you are competing against local talent, which is cheaper, and it looks like they haven't priced themselves out of the market. There will no longer be an eighteen market syndication shock jock. Rush Limbaugh might pull that off, no way any shock jock is ever pulling that off again. Still, Bubba is very shrewd and knows how to milk the local markets, he could make good money with four to six solid markets under him....


His career is back on track, he is back from the dead. This is what he accomplished with two solid years at Sirius.

The dream of a national show replacing Howard is over, everyone by now should realize that, this fight will get won with local talent in each city. Bubba can make some money the syndication route as long as the dollars make sense when you are competing against local talent, which is cheaper, and it looks like they haven't priced themselves out of the market. There will no longer be an eighteen market syndication shock jock. Rush Limbaugh might pull that off, no way any shock jock is ever pulling that off again. Still, Bubba is very shrewd and knows how to milk the local markets, he could make good money with four to six solid markets under him....


His career is back on track, he is back from the dead. This is what he accomplished with two solid years at Sirius.
True. I think the talk of "replacing" Howard is silly. No one will ever have the success or appeal of Howard.

True. I think the talk of "replacing" Howard is silly. No one will ever have the success or appeal of Howard.


Never say never, and either way, why does Howard go "You're the guy" to Bubba?

All hail King Sponge. Even the Romans went through more than 1 emperor.

I "heard" that there is a chance that Cox could put Bubba on more stations. I asked someone about a specific Cox station in south Florida and I was told that it is a possibility. Cox took Bubba's two strongest markets (from his old days) and put him on in those two markets. I have a feeling that they are just waiting to see what happens. Cox is owned by a very conservative group of people. (which surprises me that they'd sign Bubba) I imagine that they want to see what will happen before pursuing it further.

I "heard" that there is a chance that Cox could put Bubba on more stations. I asked someone about a specific Cox station in south Florida and I was told that it is a possibility. Cox took Bubba's two strongest markets (from his old days) and put him on in those two markets. I have a feeling that they are just waiting to see what happens. Cox is owned by a very conservative group of people. (which surprises me that they'd sign Bubba) I imagine that they want to see what will happen before pursuing it further.
If Cox is that conservative it does seem odd but remember it's all about the $$$ for Cox.

If Cox is that conservative it does seem odd but remember it's all about the $$$ for Cox.

Well, from what I hear from friends in the business, they've been cutting back on a lot and firing some decent talent to cut costs. They've been doing this for the past 6 months or so to find some scratch to pay bubba with. It's certainly a risk for them.

I don't get why everyone thinks Bubba will get fired within months of starting on "testicle?" The only decent argument I have heard is that it's an election year, but I think Bubba is pretty much off the radar nationally, unlike Howard was. I think Bubba and crew know what they need and are allowed to do within the FCC guidelines. Any "racey" stuff will be on the afternoon Sirius show. This 2 different show fiasco would have never ever happened if Sirius would have ponied up some decent money for the show instead of wasting it on the Jamie Foxx's of the world.

I don't think he'll get fired. The FCC hasn't fined anyone for indecency since the Howard/Bubba stuff. There is a case (that I believe the supreme court has) that will basically overturn all of these so they aren't going to do it again. Bubba would have to say the 7 dirty words everyday and the station would have to not bleep them for them to risk getting fined/fired. It's only a risk because the radio companies (cbs and clearchannel to name names) have really been pussies and haven't fought like they should have. If they had fought for Howard and Bubba (and then other talent) we wouldn't be in the situation we're in.

Fortunately, we have sirius, so we don't give a fuck either way.

I personally hope Sirius gets this merger thru and can up Bubba's offer for another 2 years. I don't want to deal with this shit at the end of 2008 again on whether he stays on Sirius or not. Didn't Brent touch on something about an extended deal a few weeks ago? Maybe I just saw it posted here.

Bubba won't be able to hang on terrestrial radio. I give him 8 months.

I don't think he'll get fired. The FCC hasn't fined anyone for indecency since the Howard/Bubba stuff. There is a case (that I believe the supreme court has) that will basically overturn all of these so they aren't going to do it again. Bubba would have to say the 7 dirty words everyday and the station would have to not bleep them for them to risk getting fined/fired. It's only a risk because the radio companies (cbs and clearchannel to name names) have really been pussies and haven't fought like they should have. If they had fought for Howard and Bubba (and then other talent) we wouldn't be in the situation we're in.

Fortunately, we have sirius, so we don't give a fuck either way.


This dude hit the nail pretty much on the head.

The FCC has its hands full because there's a case that Fox and CBS (Immagine that, a broadcasting company with a set of balls) are taking to the Supreme Court that would force the FCC to make a ruling on what is and isn't indecent. Thats been the big sticking point for so long, There's no clear definition of what's "Indecent". Right now its "Left to the community standards", which is Kentucky fucking Windage at its best, especially for a bunch of greedy right wing asspirates who've hijacked this country.

Sorry. Got a little heated.

Anyways, I've got Sirius so I get Uncensored BTLS. And I get to start my day with him, every day. Very nice.

This dude hit the nail pretty much on the head.

The FCC has its hands full because there's a case that Fox and CBS (Immagine that, a broadcasting company with a set of balls) are taking to the Supreme Court that would force the FCC to make a ruling on what is and isn't indecent. Thats been the big sticking point for so long, There's no clear definition of what's "Indecent". Right now its "Left to the community standards", which is Kentucky fucking Windage at its best, especially for a bunch of greedy right wing asspirates who've hijacked this country.

Sorry. Got a little heated.

Anyways, I've got Sirius so I get Uncensored BTLS. And I get to start my day with him, every day. Very nice.
Lucky bastards in Florida. :D I have heard of this case and it's about time someone makes the FCC clarify what exactly is indecent. It'll be an interesting case to watch.

I never heard of Bubba until he hit Sirius. I love his show since I found him on H101, but I can't see his show on a "policed" terrestrial radio broadcast.

I'm thinking he might not last on terrestrial with "big brother" watching. Hopefully something will happen to get him back 100% exclusive on Sirius!!!!