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| jimr28 |
I don't know, but I get the feeling it's 1 more and done for Bubba on Sirius. Howard helped get him back on the air and he is repaying Howard by staying 1 additional year while his testicle radio show gets back on the ground.
Seems like just yesterday Bubba was ranting how he could never go back to testicle radio.
I guess I am just dissapointed that things are working out the way they are. |
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| Chob |
| No. We still get the uncensored Sirius show. That's what sets it apart from the O&A deal. That was a good deal for them but they managed to piss off fans that listened to them on XM. We have lucked out in that nothing really changes for us. If Bubba wasn't still loyal to Sirius and Howard, he wouldn't have signed on for another year. He seems like he really wants to stay on Sirius. Hopefully, this can help him gain some bargaining power with Sirius. |
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| tgs38 |
| I understand where your coming from.But im from tampa so im all for it. But he has to make some money. |
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| Pills |
Quote: Originally posted by jimr28
I don't know, but I get the feeling it's 1 more and done for Bubba on Sirius. Howard helped get him back on the air and he is repaying Howard by staying 1 additional year while his testicle radio show gets back on the ground.
Seems like just yesterday Bubba was ranting how he could never go back to testicle radio.
I guess I am just dissapointed that things are working out the way they are. |
Do you like Bubba?? If so, then you'll be getting 8 fuckin' hours of Bubba daily. What more could a Bubba fan ask for.
Sirius wouldn't show him the money..in fact they offered him less than the last contract. They were bascially trying to fire his ass.
Thanks to BUBBA AND HOWARD for getting things done with Sirius at a bargain basement deal.
Maybe after Howard leaves there will be more money for the other talent at Sirius and Bubba can be exclusive to Sirius. |
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| Alex de Large |
| I'm not happy about the terrestrial deal at all. The show is going to be on repeat by 3PM. |
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| JKGroups |
See how it plays out.
My view is Howard knows more about things than we do and if he went to bat for Bubba doing another show on FM in mornings opposite him than WTF are we to bitch.
if a few months from now the Siri show suffers than bitch but give it a chance
I rather this than Siri broadcast an FM show for 3 hrs (like O&A)
Bubba & his crew couldnt make what they want at Siri so he took another gig to work along with it. He can live off the FM money but still is doing Siri because of his loyalty to fans, Stern & the freedom ... for that alone I say GOOD FOR HIM! |
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| jimr28 |
Quote: Originally posted by Pills
Do you like Bubba?? If so, then you'll be getting 8 fuckin' hours of Bubba daily. What more could a Bubba fan ask for. |
Yes I am a Bubba fan. Only issue is that I am in New England, not FL. So unless they stream it on the internet, then I still only get the 4 hours in the afternoon. No more Friday AM show, no more Bubba Wrap Up show.
I don't fault him for getting the money he needs to make ends meet for he and his crew. The way he has been adding people and renovating there is no way he was hurting for cash. |
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| hanzosteel |
Getting a second job to make ends meet is "selling out"?
If anything, he is accommodating the Sirius listeners to a fault.
He is so loyal, that he would rather work a double shift every day than disappoint the Sirius listeners.
I'm no Bubba apologist - this may not end up good in the long run - but don't call this "selling out". |
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| Try Vacuuming |
| If the total (both sat and terr) money to the production company is $3 million, this is simply a case of wanting to stay on Sirius, but Sirius being unwilling to pay him a fair market wage. Getting no raise from Sirius is ridiculous. They couldn't give him $1 more? I am sure that this is a financial thing for the guys. He always said they didn't pay him much at Sirius. The guy needs to make a living, period. Being from PA, I don't care as long as his afternoon show doesn't suffer. Congrats to them all. |
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| arizonasternfan |
| There is no way the SIrius, 2nd show of the day, will be as good as it was. You can;t tell me that after doing 4 hours in the morning that they will be as good. Reactions from stuff the night before will already been talked about. If Bubba was pissed at Heather, when do you think he will fight about it? It will be when he first comes in. I understand them doing it, but as a Sirius listner, I think it sucks. |
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| Cabana Classic |
| How you could even twist this into selling out his Sirius fans is beyond me. Bubba is making sure there is a future for him and his crew, thats his #1 priority. He has a family to feed and so does the Bubba crew. I don't blame him at all for wanting to have a back up "insurance policy" in case Sirius pulls more of their shit. Not to mention he can make more cash for himself and his entire crew and this could lead to more exposure for him as well. |
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| Try Vacuuming |
Quote: Originally posted by arizonasternfan
There is no way the SIrius, 2nd show of the day, will be as good as it was. You can;t tell me that after doing 4 hours in the morning that they will be as good. Reactions from stuff the night before will already been talked about. If Bubba was pissed at Heather, when do you think he will fight about it? It will be when he first comes in. I understand them doing it, but as a Sirius listner, I think it sucks. |
It certainly can't help the Sirius show.
To me, the best part of the show (just like Howard) is when they are chilling out, bullshitting and busting balls. Occasionally, the strippers/porn stars are good on the show, but it isn't my favorite part. The reason I say that is, with constraints on FM show, I am wondering if they push all of the stipper/porn star guests to the afternoon, thus taking away from their BS-ing and ball busting.
I guess one of the ways to make it work would be to concentrate on local stories/guests in the morning on FM and national news/guests in the afternoon. Still, they are bound to repeat some stuff or talk about the same topics sometimes.
I don't know, I guess we will find out in the new year. |
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| BungholeBob |
| not even the slightest! if he was doing a simulcast then maybe, but doing two shows a day... there's nothing for sirius listeners to bitch about AT ALL!!!! if anything his new grueling schedule will make for some good grumpy fat ass radio! :D |
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| Pills |
Once the merger goes through, the suits at Sirius will take some heat off Bubba and the show will be as good as ever.
8 hours of Bubba daily..WOW!!!
The O & A fags must be nervous..their days on Satellite are numbered. :D
I wish the Bubba haters from the other side would stop polluting this forum with their
chickenshit mults. |
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| jimr28 |
Quote: Originally posted by Pills
I wish the Bubba haters from the other side would stop polluting this forum with their chickenshit mults. |
So anyone that has a different opinion from you is a Bubba hater and a chickenshit mult from another forum?
I have been a member of this forum since 2006. I don't post often, but I do read it pretty much a couple of times a day. I don't post, nor am I a member of any other forums.
I was simply sitting here at my desk having lunch and decided to express my feelings about a subject that interested me. Sorry for pissing in your cheerios.
Now I see why there are so few posters here now. |
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| dool17 |
| they guy has to pay his bills..... |
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| Dralix |
Quote: Originally posted by jimr28
I don't know, but I get the feeling it's 1 more and done for Bubba on Sirius. Howard helped get him back on the air and he is repaying Howard by staying 1 additional year while his testicle radio show gets back on the ground. |
You think that the one year contract was Bubba's idea? He would have rather had a muti year deal for more money, but the fact is that Sirius isn't exactly raking it in.
Everyone saying that Sirius should just pay him a decent wage have a point, but the fact remains that they can't afford it. As much as the new subs since Howard signed helped, I'm sure that they wish they could have signed him for cheaper. They're struggling to stay out of bankruptcy. |
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| twilliams2288 |
| No, I don't think Bubba sold anybody out. In fact, I think he's doing his best to keep everybody happy. The only way anybody should be upset is if the Sirius show ends up being the same thing that is heard in the morning, but with more edge, BUT I Don't see that happening! |
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| BuddyLee |
| good for bubba, good for his guys and more bubba & choices for marks, smarks and mizarks |
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| mikesbandit |
| Just as long as he doesn't just replay old, rehashed bits all of the time. |
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| WeZeL |
Am I the only guy excited to hear a 3 hour recap of the terrestrial show. It should have neither an either or deal.
I'm a huge bubba mark but i hear how much bubba bitches on Friday when he's tired. Save this post cuz in 6 months i guarantee Bubba will be burnt out of the AM show and our show, the show that brought him back will suffer.
O&A fans loved the idea of the a split show and that was only 6 hours, this will not end good |
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| arizonasternfan |
Quote: Originally posted by BungholeBob
not even the slightest! if he was doing a simulcast then maybe, but doing two shows a day... there's nothing for sirius listeners to bitch about AT ALL!!!! if anything his new grueling schedule will make for some good grumpy fat ass radio! :D |
So you think that if Bubba fights with HEather the night before, he will wait until 3 to talk about it? Or if they want to talk about that Packers game from Sunday or what about all the stories after a meet and greet? Come on, the second show will suffer, that doesn't mean the sirius show won't still be good, but it will suffer. There will be rehashed talks/topics from the local show. |
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| WeZeL |
| What will happen after show one that will be so riveting he has to explain it during show two. Ohhhh I know work out stories with Brent and hootie, that's my definition of Radio gold |
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| twilliams2288 |
| The more I think about it, two shows won't have a big effect on me as I would normally listen to the Live Howard Show in the morning that catch Bubba right after work, so for the most part it won't effect me in the slightest. Bubba's content will be totally fresh to me. |
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| mobeslinger |
| this isnt selling out, its bubba creating a future for the brn. if he gets rating like he used to on terrestial radio he will be syndicated t/o the country like howard was. then in a few years when howards deal is up he will have massive bargaining power with sattelite radio. he had to take the morning gig!!! |
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| Drum |
| I guess we know what bamboozlefest really was huh ???????? it was the last 2 yrs. |
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| soIsezto'emIsez |
I don't think he sold out but I think he's making a mistake and the fans will suffer.
He's once again going into the terrestrial radio market. He is going to want to beat MJ or whoever else the local competition is, as well as build himself a safety net if the merger gets fucked or he doesn't renew with Sirius in a year. I believe the new terrestrial gig will get his best efforts and the afternoon show will get second best effort from a bunch of tired guys. |
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| jmp1973 |
| I hate to see this, as much as I know Bubba needs the $$. This is going to water down the afternoon Sirius show IMO. *sigh* |
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| DrFever |
| Even it's it "one more and done" then I'll enjoy the one and move forward. If Bubba wants to work 24 hours a day and can find someone to pay him. Good for him. |
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| BioFUSION |
| Doing these two shows back to back is nothing new to Bubba and the guys, they did it before and they can do it again. It is going to be great. |
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| Double D |
| i afraid it will make for a less entertaining afternoon show. |
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| adam |
Don't forget the new FCC fines that can potentially financially ruin the FM stations, and Bubba personally.
This is a strategic stop-gap plan in order to secure a future AT SIRIUS, not on FM.
If Bubba can accumulate some cash cushion, he can be better prepared to take advantage of the much-needed merger, which, if approved, will eventually allow SIRIUS to become financially secure and Bubba's show crew can be paid something close to market value.
It's all about staying on H101. |
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| JerseyRob01 |
| I don't think he sold us out at all. He stayed for the same anount of money for us. He needed more money and he found it. I just hope the show won't suffer. |
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| Chob |
Quote: Originally posted by adam
Don't forget the new FCC fines that can potentially financially ruin the FM stations, and Bubba personally.
This is a strategic stop-gap plan in order to secure a future AT SIRIUS, not on FM.
If Bubba can accumulate some cash cushion, he can be better prepared to take advantage of the much-needed merger, which, if approved, will eventually allow SIRIUS to become financially secure and Bubba's show crew can be paid something close to market value.
It's all about staying on H101. |
Exactly. :bigclap: I'm guessing Bubba has no desire to leave Sirius. |
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| Roundhead |
| I feel SIRIUS sold us out. FUCK SIRIUS the Cocksuckers |
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| Double D |
| the 3 million probably isn't shit to bubba. with appearances, merch, btls.com, bubba raw, etc. etc. etc., he probably could work for free for sirius. anyone with that kind of airtime to sell shit would actually have to PAY to move their merch...you know, they are called commercials. finally, i'd like to say, be sure to subscribe to bubba raw tonight, get your k-5 anthology, and buy your tickets for Phoenix!...almost sold out, get them quick!!! |
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| westnile |
| the whole thing is shitty at best. |
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| The Butler |
Quote: Originally posted by adam
Don't forget the new FCC fines that can potentially financially ruin the FM stations, and Bubba personally.
This is a strategic stop-gap plan in order to secure a future AT SIRIUS, not on FM.
If Bubba can accumulate some cash cushion, he can be better prepared to take advantage of the much-needed merger, which, if approved, will eventually allow SIRIUS to become financially secure and Bubba's show crew can be paid something close to market value.
It's all about staying on H101. |
I asked meself earlier today, where will his deal be a year from now? I hope you are right. I still haven't heard the length of his deal on testicle radio. Anyone know? |
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| nytropup |
| 3 years for the cox deal |
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| The Butler |
Quote: Originally posted by nytropup
3 years for the cox deal |
Fuck! I didn't want to hear that. I can't see him keeping up with that schedule for three years. Hopefully his deal has some "out" clause. |
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| CHU |
I can't blame Bubba for wanting to secure his future (somewhat).
I blame Sirius at this point for not proposing a contract that wouldn't force an air talent to seek outside employment.
IMO, a morning show can't be good for an afternoon show because it will be hard not to repeat at least some discussion topics. |
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| cowpie |
| The only thing that sold out is SIRIUS what does it say when they cant afford to pay there number 2 rated show enough money so they dont need a part time job they keep pissing away money on Actors and other celebrities then have nothing left over for there broadcasters this company better pry there head out of there ass or there is no future |
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| rozman |
Good deal for Bubba
Good deal for Bubbas favorite listeners the locals in Florida.
A BIG screw you to the Sirius fans..... |
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| WillieJones |
| I'm really bummed to hear about the FM deal. I was seriously hoping I could get Bubba and the guys to clean my pool... |
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| dan tana |
| HE BENT OVER BACKWARDS WORKING FOR THE SAME $!!!! FUCKERS GOT TO GET PAID. |
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| jcbassfishin |
Quote: Originally posted by arizonasternfan
So you think that if Bubba fights with HEather the night before, he will wait until 3 to talk about it? Or if they want to talk about that Packers game from Sunday or what about all the stories after a meet and greet? Come on, the second show will suffer, that doesn't mean the sirius show won't still be good, but it will suffer. There will be rehashed talks/topics from the local show. |
i do love bubba but the second show will suffer no matter what anybody says but i dont blame bubba if sirius would get off there ass and take care of him he wouldnt be lookin some where else and im sure regular radio is paying him more money and give it a year and he will prob be on regular radio only its all dollars and sirius is dumb for letting it happen bubbas show is awsume so pay the man and keep him here
i am not bashing bubba so dont start talking shit |
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| Dettiger |
He sold the Sirrius audience out for sure, and the greed will be what kills him in the end. He wants to play both sides of the fence while bragging the whole time what a great marketer he is. NO WAY HIS AFTERNOON SHOW WILL BE WORTH A SHIT, after an early morning drive shift.
If satelite radio clamps down even harder than they have to get the GOVT to approve the merger there is no real reason to even have him on, I can think of at least 10 other shows that can provide the entertainment he does on a censored level.
P.S. anyone tired of his cruise control radio that they have had for say 3 weeks?????? |
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| snappy |
| didn't brent say toward the end of the show today that bubba's deal with sirius was definitely going to extended past a year? he said he talked to some higher-ups at sirius and it was almost guaranteed that he'd be back after this renewed 1 year contract expires, and negotiations for this contract were simply ill-timed, with the merger and all... |
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| 20nout |
| I feel Sirius should have paid Bubba to keep him off cox |
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| AchmedKillU |
Fuck does nothing satisfy you folks?
Just over the weekend so many people were threatening to leave sirius to go where Bubba went. I am very happy he is back for another year even if he has to do regular radio. Consider yourselves lucky we have the luxury to still hear uncensored Bubba.
More power to him for bringing in the money!! |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by jimr28
I don't know, but I get the feeling it's 1 more and done for Bubba on Sirius. Howard helped get him back on the air and he is repaying Howard by staying 1 additional year while his testicle radio show gets back on the ground.
Seems like just yesterday Bubba was ranting how he could never go back to testicle radio.
I guess I am just dissapointed that things are working out the way they are. |
You summed up pretty well how I feel. I understand why he did it...they deserve to get paid and if Sirius can't pay them then..."Show us the fucking money!!!!" |
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| squaredmark07 |
This is total bullshit.. not the deal, but how every single slinging dick with a sirius subscribtion automatically wants to question the content of the show.. when not even a week ago people were ready to set the sirius bulding on fire if Bubba wasn't "renewed"
..now that bubba is staying and God forbid he has to take another job to actually make some money on the deal, but he is staying around another year for you fucking assholes to complain about how shitty his show will be now.. what the hell happend to we'll follow you anywhere, or we're behind you 100% Bubba?..
if anything I think we as listeners should appreciate the afternoon show even more.. knowing that the guys had to go through hell to stay around..
bubba and brent were right this place is full of haters.. fuck THIS place it's bullshit I'm outta here!!!!!! |
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| darkmatchmike |
| early on in his deal, he wanted to do this double duty shit and sirius would not let him. Not that it matters, but I feel that on sirius, we are going to get the shitty recycled version of the real show. This is fucking bullshit. I'm glad sirius has other options. We are getting bubba raw'd and merched to death, now we get a fucking rated R version of a decent made for TV movie. Congratulations on your new deal. ;) |
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| emtfromny2 |
| I think it comes across that he was working all of us for the last three months into a frenzy with every fucking day, "Thats it. Deal is over, we're out Dec 21". |
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| Korn Dog |
| Sirius could possibly be a sinking ship. And yes if you call looking out for your career selling out then your fucking naive.Congrats Bubba way to get it done. Sirius got Bubba on the cheap the first contract and if he does anything like he has previously then its just a matter of time before he is syndicated again. Terrestial radio sucks lately and someone with the talent of the BRN will go far AGAIN as long as he doesnt push the limits like he does so well. |
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| pjcoregon |
Quote: Originally posted by arizonasternfan
There is no way the SIrius, 2nd show of the day, will be as good as it was. You can;t tell me that after doing 4 hours in the morning that they will be as good. Reactions from stuff the night before will already been talked about. If Bubba was pissed at Heather, when do you think he will fight about it? It will be when he first comes in. I understand them doing it, but as a Sirius listner, I think it sucks. |
which is why this thread really should be "does Sirius give a rat's ass about the Sirius listener" and not about Bubba... if Sirius valued Bubba's show and Howard having a second channel of entertainment... then they would of locked Bubba up long ago... this happened only because Sirius management has taken their subscriber's loyalty for granted. |
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| LIFAN12 |
The afternoon show will free of all meaningful content.
Just tits, sex, torture racks and gross stunts. |
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| Evel Knievel |
| Bubba is now a one year willy...screw him.... |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by arizonasternfan
There is no way the SIrius, 2nd show of the day, will be as good as it was. You can;t tell me that after doing 4 hours in the morning that they will be as good. Reactions from stuff the night before will already been talked about. If Bubba was pissed at Heather, when do you think he will fight about it? It will be when he first comes in. I understand them doing it, but as a Sirius listner, I think it sucks. |
well said! :claphand: |
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| aerocrue |
there are to many cock sucking republicans in fm radio and bubba and the guys wont fit
but i do wish bubba the best and i will keep on supporting him and listening him |
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| BonswanaMiliken |
I don't feel like Bubba sold us out. I think he did what he needed to do to get a fair wage for himself and his staff. But I do admit I think our afternoon show could suffer.
Bubba is gonna be a busy MF'er I know he used to spend his mornings with his kid go karting and shit. |
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| Pete From PA |
Quote: Originally posted by jimr28
I don't know, but I get the feeling it's 1 more and done for Bubba on Sirius. Howard helped get him back on the air and he is repaying Howard by staying 1 additional year while his testicle radio show gets back on the ground.
Seems like just yesterday Bubba was ranting how he could never go back to testicle radio.
I guess I am just dissapointed that things are working out the way they are. |
Nope, don't agree. He's trying to get the money flowing again, and he and the team are apparently willing to work very, very hard to do it, and put themselves into a MUCH better negotiating position next year.
The man knows how to work, is all. |
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| jeepguy05 |
| I am happy he was resigned at Sirius. I just wish it was for more than a year. I'm not crazy about him going back to regular radio, but the man is trying to make a living. I definately do not like the idea that the FM'ers are going to get the fresh bubba. Maybe he can take a nap before the afternoon show lol |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by nytropup
3 years for the cox deal |
Where did you hear or read that? |
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| Pills |
Quote: Originally posted by Evel Knievel
Bubba is now a one year willy...screw him.... |
Fuck you..you steaming pile of fag shit...go back to the other side. |
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| Pills |
| Glad to hear Brent mention that he spoke to the suits at Sirius and that they will be back for more than 1 year. |
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| sternowitz |
| to those that think Bubba sold out, youve been drinking too much kool aid. Bubba is a business man just like howard. And in this business you try to make the best deals. Howard really didnt want to pay bubba,, if the money was there, Bubba would have never left sirius |
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| sidgautama |
I actually feel bad for Bubba and the boys. They put huge effort into that show, and it rocks! To get paid fairly though they had to go and take another job...sucks for them, and will suck for the Sirius listeners as well.
I can see the show progressing to be only stunts and crap that they can't get away with on the local shows, which means I'll be listening less. I am most pissed about the
Friday shows though....mastertape just doesn't do it for me. |
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| Force3dFX |
| this halfway crap is bs. No one can do that much radio every week and not get retarded or back on too many pills. There is no way he can deal with the FCC and then flip back to uncensored, he is going to slip up repeatedly and get fined out of exsistance ruining both shows. He sounded like such a little bitch on howard last week. His show has gone downhill while he has been manipulating everyone and getting fatter. He will crash and burn, and probably not be able to find another towel girl... |
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| pope29 |
Everyone assumes that Sirius was being cheap and they may be right but it could be that this Cox deal has been / was the major stumbling block in these negotiations. Do you think Howard is happy with this deal? The way he glossed over it today on his show was hilarious...he's pissed about it.
My guess is Bubba used the Cox deal for leverage and ended up almost getting bit in the ass. One thing we now know, both Howard and Bubba are equally sneaky and neither are bothered by cheating their fans, either through omission or outright lies. I still enjoy both shows but both these guys are morally bankrupt at this point and are getting harder to swallow by the day. |
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| danny vanberg |
| Bubba did what he had to make a living he deserves.I can see the controversy with there decision.Sirius shows should be exclusive to sirius subscribers.I think we have corporate to blame. |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by danny vanberg
Bubba did what he had to make a living he deserves.I can see the controversy with there decision.Sirius shows should be exclusive to sirius subscribers.I think we have corporate to blame. |
It would have been easier for him to just take the cox deal which pays a lot more than the Sirius deal, and say fuck the fans.
But he didn't, they are all going to work their ass off for dog piss jones from Sirius, to stay with Sirius. The only people I feel sorry for is them, it is going to be a brutal year.
I hope after this year, Sirius is able to pay them enough to keep them on Sirius without them needing to have another show to pay their bills. |
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| ChargerSL |
I can see it being a bit of postering for the next contract also.. from what I understand the siruis ratings are that terible accurate.. where real world #'s are more accurate.. gives bubba the chance to say pay me what I'm worth.. or I can play in the testical world..
bubba has said many times over the last year.. it would be fun to run a testical broadcast again just to blow the other fucks out of the water..
Quote: Originally posted by adam
[B]This is a strategic stop-gap plan in order to secure a future AT SIRIUS, not on FM.
If Bubba can accumulate some cash cushion, he can be better prepared to take advantage of the much-needed merger, which, if approved, will eventually allow SIRIUS to become financially secure and Bubba's show crew can be paid something close to market value.
/B] |
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| BobboTheGreat |
he has to make money
but doing two shows would cost twice as much |
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| slumlord66 |
I'm glad he chose to stay with Sirius. BUT to me the shows have been lacking in content as of late. We've been berated with old bits and tons of commercials.
I know he's been busy with other shit and up until a few days ago he wasn't even sure he was coming back. But you still have to do a good show everyday.
I love Bubba just as much as the next guy, I just think the shows have been lacking as of late. |
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| dc_chef |
Quote: Originally posted by pope29
Everyone assumes that Sirius was being cheap and they may be right but it could be that this Cox deal has been / was the major stumbling block in these negotiations. Do you think Howard is happy with this deal? The way he glossed over it today on his show was hilarious...he's pissed about it.
My guess is Bubba used the Cox deal for leverage and ended up almost getting bit in the ass. One thing we now know, both Howard and Bubba are equally sneaky and neither are bothered by cheating their fans, either through omission or outright lies. I still enjoy both shows but both these guys are morally bankrupt at this point and are getting harder to swallow by the day. |
Let me start out by saying that I love Bubba's show, and I understand that he is a business man and an employer, so there is no need for him to apologize about getting paid.
That said, I agree with your suspicions about the Cox deal. I suspect that Bubba was talking to Cox months ago. I wonder if he went to Cox before talking renewal with Sirius.
I remember him dropping hints about Cox a while back, and I just saw a blurb about how he had been spotted with "suits" from Cox a while back, coupled with the announcement about his deal with Cox. Then, he called in to Cowhead's show one Friday morning - is that something that would have taken place, if there were not already something in the works? Finally, he gave out big checks to his crew a few days before the Sirius deal got done, which suggests to me that the Cox deal was done long before the Sirius deal got finalized (or almost blew up over the weekend).
Do you think that Bubba figured he'd work out a terrestrial radio deal first, and then see what he could get from Sirius? Or did he start his Sirius negotiations even longer ago, figure he wasn't getting any traction, and then shop for a better deal?
If he had the Cox deal in place a while back, and his position with Sirius was that his morning show with Cox was a non-negotiable point, maybe that's why Sirius might have been hesitant about renewing.
I'm glad that he's back, and I understand why he's doing what he's doing. Would you turn down that much money, even if it meant more work? And not only money for you, but for your employees, as well? Plus, think about how excited he's going to be to try to be #1 in his market...not to mention the possibility of trying to be #1 in other markets, thinking that he can get wider syndication than a couple of Tampa-area shows. |
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| CHU |
Quote: Originally posted by dc_chef
Finally, he gave out big checks to his crew a few days before the Sirius deal got done, which suggests to me that the Cox deal was done long before the Sirius deal got finalized (or almost blew up over the weekend). |
The large checks that you are speaking of are payment for staff members and performers of Bubbapalooza in Phoenix this Friday and not related to either Sirius or Cox. |
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| orion thirteen |
Quote: Originally posted by BobboTheGreat
he has to make money
but doing two shows would cost twice as much |
Two shows doesn't cost twice as much because you only have to cover overhead (rent/electric/equipment costs/taxes) once. Also the second show (FM) is paying probably around twice as much as the sirius deal.
three times the revenue for less than twice the cost!!! Figure it out dipshit! |
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| wearly1977 |
| yes he sold out.. i hope he fails on Regular radio |
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| Evel Knievel |
| one year willy snake oil salesman........ |
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| Evel Knievel |
| ....and I don't believe a word he says! |
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| WV Booker |
| This is NOT a good thing....... I don't blame Bubba...... Sirius fucked the guy over..... blame Sirius. |
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| fullstonerefect |
| The man has to put shoes on his kids feet. I am just glad he is still on Sirius. |
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| Mutt |
Quote: Originally posted by Pills
I wish the Bubba haters from the other side would stop polluting this forum with their chickenshit mults. |
well i wish people would stop being assholes like this constantly forcing some us vs them thing. stop making the howard fans into your enemy. the vast majority of SFNers enjoy both shows.
people can have opinions without you insisting they are bashers from the Howard forum. this bullshit needs to stop. it's not all 100% positive all the time. it's completely understandable that some fans may not be happy with this deal or are worried that it could effect the show. |
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| clippergod |
| quite frankly...yes |
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| Pong Lenis |
We got worked.
Sorry to say it but ... the afternoon drive is going to be a 4 hour countdown to quitting time ... a watered-down FM show with a little cussing. |
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| Scales |
Quote: Originally posted by Mutt
people can have opinions without you insisting they are bashers from the Howard forum. this bullshit needs to stop. it's not all 100% positive all the time. it's completely understandable that some fans may not be happy with this deal or are worried that it could effect the show. |
Have you not noticed the number of posts from a lot of the haters. I"m not saying that they are from the Howard side, but many of them appear to be shit stirring mults, or new here.
And they sure don't seem like Bubba fans. Just sayin.... |
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| Papa Burgandy |
| seems weird , but $ talks |
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| biancas tick |
OK you guys
tried to read most of your posts....All I can say is Bubba has sparked an interest in listening to him , even more now
I know I do :yesshake: Bubba is on the top of his game |
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| moneymaker |
| I see it as a win-win situation for Sirius...Bubba gets to promote his uncensored show over the terrestional air in hopes of selling more Sirius subscriptions...Brilliant |
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| JKGroups |
Quote: Originally posted by moneymaker
I see it as a win-win situation for Sirius...Bubba gets to promote his uncensored show over the terrestional air in hopes of selling more Sirius subscriptions...Brilliant |
Where was it said he could do that? |
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| Brents Chops |
| I don't know why anyone would put this on Bubba. Sirius had their chance to make him exclusive for their company and they chose not to. It squarely fall on them, not Bubba. If the show fall off blame sirius they are the ones who will have screwed us over. |
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| TOMMY2479 |
Quote: Originally posted by Pills
Once the merger goes through, the suits at Sirius will take some heat off Bubba and the show will be as good as ever.
8 hours of Bubba daily..WOW!!!
The O & A fags must be nervous..their days on Satellite are numbered. :D
I wish the Bubba haters from the other side would stop polluting this forum with their
chickenshit mults. |
This is the best post ever! I hope ur dead on!!!!!!!!!! |
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| dson |
i feel like the sirius show will become the wrap up show of the FM show.
say something crazy happens on the FM show, they are going to spend time talking about it on the later Sirius show
wht about all the in jokes and references that are going to make no sense because they were created on the FM show? |
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| STLSteve |
Quote: Originally posted by Cabana Classic
How you could even twist this into selling out his Sirius fans is beyond me. Bubba is making sure there is a future for him and his crew, thats his #1 priority. He has a family to feed and so does the Bubba crew. I don't blame him at all for wanting to have a back up "insurance policy" in case Sirius pulls more of their shit. Not to mention he can make more cash for himself and his entire crew and this could lead to more exposure for him as well. |
It can be considered selling out the Sirius fans because he is now giving away what they have been paying for. Plus, it's most likely not possible that the Sirius show will be as good as it used to be - nor will it be on Friday mornings anymore. So, therefore, Sirius fans will not be getting the same value they got for their money before.
It also can be considered selling out because the ONLY reason he is doing this is for money.
I understand and accept that Bubba needs to do this for the cash - there really isn't anything wrong with that. But it is an unquestionable slap in the face to his Sirius fans. Period. |
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| jimr28 |
Quote: Originally posted by STLSteve
It can be considered selling out the Sirius fans because he is now giving away what they have been paying for. Plus, it's most likely not possible that the Sirius show will be as good as it used to be - nor will it be on Friday mornings anymore. So, therefore, Sirius fans will not be getting the same value they got for their money before.
It also can be considered selling out because the ONLY reason he is doing this is for money.
I understand and accept that Bubba needs to do this for the cash - there really isn't anything wrong with that. But it is an unquestionable slap in the face to his Sirius fans. Period. |
I couldn't have said it better myself. That is the exact point I was trying to make when I started the thread. |
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| STLSteve |
Quote: Originally posted by Brents Chops
I don't know why anyone would put this on Bubba. Sirius had their chance to make him exclusive for their company and they chose not to. It squarely fall on them, not Bubba. If the show fall off blame sirius they are the ones who will have screwed us over. |
I agree that Sirius is partially to blame for this. If they had given Bubba more money, maybe he wouldn't have gone back to OFR. But regardless of whose fault it is, Sirius listeners are getting the shaft. |
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| MaStErCoXmAn jr |
Quote: Originally posted by JKGroups
See how it plays out.
My view is Howard knows more about things than we do and if he went to bat for Bubba doing another show on FM in mornings opposite him than WTF are we to bitch.
if a few months from now the Siri show suffers than bitch but give it a chance
I rather this than Siri broadcast an FM show for 3 hrs (like O&A)
Bubba & his crew couldnt make what they want at Siri so he took another gig to work along with it. He can live off the FM money but still is doing Siri because of his loyalty to fans, Stern & the freedom ... for that alone I say GOOD FOR HIM! |
EXACTLY! We all wanted Bubba to stay somewhere that we could get him...... I don't live in FL so I for one am ecstatic my friend. |
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| ogmaster |
| I'm saying this is going to be a win-win. 8 hours of Bubba and I can just imagine the blow ups that will happen because of the terrestrial radio frustration. Hopefully, Bubba will keep the lame interviews(almost all the racing interviews) on his radio show and keep the more adult interviews on satellite. |
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| givemesomemo |
I actually hope he keeps the racing stuff on the Sirius show and moves all the boring whores to the terrestrial show. I know that's not going to happen though and I fear we're going to get more whores and shit that really doesn't play well on radio on the Sirius show.
Are we at least going to get a Wrap Up show on Friday's? I just can't stomach the Friday lineup without Bubba in the morning. |
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