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| Holygh0st |
I know i'm gonna get flamed for this one
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watching this clip on youtube about bubba's wife and home brought up this question
Howard rushes through his show every week to get to the hamptons
he's lost something, that made him likeable to everyone
500 mil made him lose his fire
His Girlfriend illicits Major opinions on both sides
and Howard works 4 days a week
on the other side
Bubba does 2 shows a day 5 days a week
He's still got a fire to prove something(which he's done once again in tampa)
he's got a growing following among stern fans
He's a great character, loveable, big, dumb (not an insult)
and staggeringly beautiful wife who's likeable and gets naked alot
i've always said, if bubba dropped some of the hillbilly
and became more mainstream
he'd rival howard
Just looking for opinions |
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| pi nate |
| im sure Im in the minority here but I like Bubba |
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| profoundnotions |
| i agree with you 100% and if bubba leaves sirius and howard does i wont be with sirius any longer. but bubba is the man and i hope he stays with sirius for the long run. |
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| Hardin Thicke |
| There are plenty of DJ's around the country who bust their asses for little compensation. That does not mean that they are any good. Actually, the opposite could be argued. |
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| NEDMARK4LIFE |
| I am from the south and i love his hillbilly antics |
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| Black Sabbath |
| Bubba is the man!!!!Miss his live friday show! |
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| Holygh0st |
somehow this bubba keeps impressing me
and howard disappointing me (he's off for a week again in 2 weeks) |
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| monsterick |
Would bubba live it up in the West Coast?
Maybe?
I would hope so though! |
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| BonswanaMiliken |
| Bubba puts in a lot more effort that is for sure. |
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| Strangelove |
Clem is a fake.
He is from the midwest and pretends to be southern white trash.
Such shtick reminds me of other radio guys that change thier name... you know, to something dumb like, oh I don't know... Opie?
Howard was never fake- even today with his changes, he doesn't try to hide and pretend he is still the crazy 40yr old he once was.
Clem does work more, true.
That's because he has to- he never proved himself or achieved the success that Howard has.
Howard saved him from obscurity.
If Bubba achieves 1/10th of Howard's success I'm pretty sure you might see some changes in Clem.
/wrestling
//jesus fucking christ |
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| Hillary'sDildo |
I won't flame you BUT...
The reason Bubba still has a fire is because he really hasn't done much
Howard has done it all he has nothing left to prove he conquered regular radio for nearly 2 decades built an empire and then finally got his King's ransom from Sirius
Maybe if there were ratings for Satellite you might see Howard go the extra mile but there isn't so who cares I wouldn't give two shits either, he entertained us for 20 years what else do you want from the guy? |
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| Holygh0st |
Nothing left to prove?
he's got EVERYTHING left to prove
he's charging his audience now to listen, and he's mailing in the show everyday
Why sign the dam 500million contract if he knew his heart wasnt in it
and this thing about bubba not doing much
Being #1 in any market is a proof |
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| Holygh0st |
I'm a die hard stern fan
and this hillbilly has done more to impress me in the past year
than, "oh we're off this week" Stern |
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| Hardin Thicke |
He should thank God everyday that Howard allows him to eat with the silver spoon he's been eating with recently. Howard gave him a seat at the table and access to his millions of fans. Without Howard, Bubba would be living in a 1-room apartment on the black side of town with a Puerto Rican mother of 6.
Bubba fans should aim at someone within their reach, Opie and Anthony. |
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| Strangelove |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
I'm a die hard stern fan
and this hillbilly has done more to impress me in the past year
than, "oh we're off this week" Stern |
You are impressed by non-squat toilets. |
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| NickFoley |
| Bubba is my guys these days. |
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| Holygh0st |
| I'm impressed by comedy, work ethic, and talent |
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| AMB |
Bubba will never be what Howard is and no way in hell could he ever touch what Howard was at his peak . The forced laughter from all the guys in the studio is like a c level morning zoo . Some of the stuff is great but that damned fake laughter is aggravating as all hell . He is good for the most part but nowhere near Howard .
Deuce Niggero is fucking hilarious though - I about pissed myself first time I heard it . |
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| Hardin Thicke |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
I'm impressed by comedy, work ethic, and talent |
Bubba has 1 out of 3.
With any luck, he'll be the next Cumia. |
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| Holygh0st |
notice how the howard defenders only point to howards PAST success
not his current show |
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| JKGroups |
Bubba is great but this negativity towards Howard is lame
There will never be another HS & even Howard at 50% is still by far the best |
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| GLguygardner |
Quote: Originally posted by Hardin Thicke
He should thank God everyday that Howard allows him to eat with the silver spoon he's been eating with recently. Howard gave him a seat at the table and access to his millions of fans. Without Howard, Bubba would be living in a 1-room apartment on the black side of town with a Puerto Rican mother of 6.
Bubba fans should aim at someone within their reach, Opie and Anthony. |
why you gotta be bashing the 1 bedroom apartment fans fo?? :( |
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| BonswanaMiliken |
Quote: Originally posted by AMB
Bubba will never be what Howard is and no way in hell could he ever touch what Howard was at his peak . The forced laughter from all the guys in the studio is like a c level morning zoo . Some of the stuff is great but that damned fake laughter is aggravating as all hell . He is good for the most part but nowhere near Howard .
Deuce Niggero is fucking hilarious though - I about pissed myself first time I heard it . |
How have you listened to Howard all these years if you cant stand fake laughter(robin, Jackie) not to mention the golf clap era.
Bubba is nowhere near Howard 1994-2000 but he is better than 2008 Hamptons Howie. |
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| Hardin Thicke |
I can't wait for the merger to be completed and for this to be the pecking order.
1. Howard Stern
2. Opie and Anthony
3. Ron and Fez
4. Bubba the Love Sponge |
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| GLguygardner |
Quote: Originally posted by BonswanaMiliken
How have you listened to Howard all these years if you cant stand fake laughter(robin, Jackie) not to mention the golf clap era.
Bubba is nowhere near Howard 1994-2000 but he is better than 2008 Hamptons Howie. |
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| Chob |
Quote: Originally posted by JKGroups
Bubba is great but this negativity towards Howard is lame
There will never be another HS & even Howard at 50% is still by far the best |
I agree that there will never be another Howard Stern. Expecting Bubba or any other broadcaster to reach his level of success is setting the bar too high. |
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| Hillary'sDildo |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
Nothing left to prove?
he's got EVERYTHING left to prove
he's charging his audience now to listen, and he's mailing in the show everyday
Why sign the dam 500million contract if he knew his heart wasnt in it
and this thing about bubba not doing much
Being #1 in any market is a proof |
Right, he has nothing left to prove Howard got that 500 million dollar deal cause he was the greatest in Radio history thus they (Sirius about to go out of business handed over the farm)
I've listened to the show for 15+ years, I know Howard is coasting but WTF do you expect when you're handed 500 million dollars? I would be saying "Anything else Robin" too
I still listen cause mostly I'm conditioned after years but I accept the fact Howard is not the same guy he was 10 years ago realize that and move on |
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| A.J. |
| I will call in on Monday and insist that Howard & Artie discuss who is the best sprint car driver :rolleyes: |
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| VeganNProudChik |
| I don't think they are even in the same ball park. I can't say I have given the Bubba's show much of a chance. I find it hard to listen to him. I think he sounds a bit slick and like he is trying way to hard. But maybe he is an acquired taste. |
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| hhkr |
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| CountryJ |
I don't think you can compare the two, it's like apples and oranges. Howard is the George Washington of shock jocks, and Bubba is an up and comer. I love Howard, but there has been a noticeable change since he's been at Syrius, and it's not a good one. He is clearly a different guy than he used to be, for better or worse.
I like Bubba a lot, I think he and his crew do a great job. Something I've noticed about Bubba is that he's a lot more humble than Howard, and that's a nice change. You can also tell he cares about his listeners, he goes out of his way to thank them, and I think that's really cool too. And Ned may be the funniest character in radio at the moment, he friggin kills me. |
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| DOUBLE07 |
I never heard of Bubba until Sirius. I'm glad I gave him a listen and wasn't so closed minded (Sheep) and just went the only Howard all day.
Monday-Friday @ 3pm I'm on 101. Now Bubbers has his drag times with MMA and politics, but his staff has some great bits.
Manson and all his voices are remenisent of Billy West. From NED, The Ferrett, Bush... Manson rocks.
I love how everyone on the show can fuck with Bubba by either calling out his terrible vocabulary, his knowledge of anything outside racing, the way Spic and Brent imatate his voice. It's just a fun time from 3 to 7.
But they can't compare to Howard of the late 80's early 90's.
It's just that today, 2008, Bubba and crew work harder than Howard and crew. |
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| FJACKIE |
| Bubba is great !!! |
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| emtfromny2 |
| I like Bubba and appreciate him still doing his Sirius Show. HOWEVER, his Sirius Show has become nothing more than promo'ing his next Jabrone/Bubbapalooza Show, and mudflaps. I can understand some plugs at the beginning or end of the show, but its just a straight four hours of people talking about how they are buying their new Bubba Mud Flaps and Bubbapalooza tickets. I'm not hating on Bubba because I really was into his show when he first came over to Sirius, but especially lately it just seems Sirius won't allow them to do anything creative. There are never any bits (Shit Hits the Fan, Shock the Puss, etc...) which was the best part of the show to me. It was like listening to the boys at the Frat House goofing on each other, and it is unfortunate the fuck heads at Sirius have destroyed the creativity on Bubba. |
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| Roundhead |
| Bubba the love sponge is on his way to syndication throughout America and will be tomorrows #1 shock jock!! |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by Roundhead
Bubba the love sponge is on his way to syndication throughout America and will be tomorrows #1 shock jock!! |
You are correct...Sirius really fucked it up. If you have Howard TV and watch a few of Bubba's old episodes it is really a bummer what has become of his Sirius Show. |
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| Unknown |
the motivational factor for howard is slowly ending(if it hasnt already)
he has nothing to prove and financially his daughter's kids' kids are set for life....
Bubba is no where set for life and still has something to prove...he has plenty of doubters and is making steps to prove them wrong when it comes to syndication. by 2009...Bubba will be gone from Sirius so that makes room for even more replays of Howard :rolleyes: |
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| BonswanaMiliken |
Quote: Originally posted by emtfromny2
I like Bubba and appreciate him still doing his Sirius Show. HOWEVER, his Sirius Show has become nothing more than promo'ing his next Jabrone/Bubbapalooza Show, and mudflaps. I can understand some plugs at the beginning or end of the show, but its just a straight four hours of people talking about how they are buying their new Bubba Mud Flaps and Bubbapalooza tickets. I'm not hating on Bubba because I really was into his show when he first came over to Sirius, but especially lately it just seems Sirius won't allow them to do anything creative. There are never any bits (Shit Hits the Fan, Shock the Puss, etc...) which was the best part of the show to me. It was like listening to the boys at the Frat House goofing on each other, and it is unfortunate the fuck heads at Sirius have destroyed the creativity on Bubba. |
You're right corporate has stripped BTLS show the point that all they can do is sit around and bullshit.
I get a little tired of the Bubbapalooza talk as well but at least Bubba is letting us into his head and what he is thinking about. |
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| Unknown |
Quote: Originally posted by BonswanaMiliken
I get a little tired of the Bubbapalooza talk as well but at least Bubba is letting us into his head and what he is thinking about. |
ya the promotions are out of hand...but they are just taking advantage of the national audience they have for the rest of the year to make a couple of bucks since management screwed them..so you cant blame them... |
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| Roundhead |
Quote: Originally posted by emtfromny2
You are correct...Sirius really fucked it up. If you have Howard TV and watch a few of Bubba's old episodes it is really a bummer what has become of his Sirius Show. |
Yup its a real shame but a true testiment how great of a talent they really are. Im not happy with what the show has become on sirius but they really have their hands tied. Somebody at Sirius really hates them :( |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by Roundhead
Yup its a real shame but a true testiment how great of a talent they really are. Im not happy with what the show has become on sirius but they really have their hands tied. Somebody at Sirius really hates them :( |
I hope if/when the merger goes through that Greenstein will lift the restrictions on the crew. Between all the Bubbapalooza and merger talk on Howard its a pretty sad state of affairs right now. |
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| CVN68 |
I love Bubbas show but how cutting edge will he be when HE reaches 54 years old? Cut Howard some slack.
Howard is in a class by himself. |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by CVN68
I love Bubbas show but how cutting edge will he be when HE reaches 54 years old? Cut Howard some slack.
Howard is in a class by himself. |
I'm on the same page as you. Thats why it was good when they let Bubba fly down in Tampa and do what they want. Howard's show was more cerebral and intellectual. Bubba's Show was just straight up crazy and funny. From what I understand Bubba's terrestrial show is 10 times crazier than the satellite show. That is like HBO not airing cursing and nudity, but network shows airing nudity. |
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| Roundhead |
Quote: Originally posted by emtfromny2
I hope if/when the merger goes through that Greenstein will lift the restrictions on the crew. Between all the Bubbapalooza and merger talk on Howard its a pretty sad state of affairs right now. |
All I know is its gonna be interesting to watch everything unfold. I love having Howard and Bubba on Sirius but those days are near over :( |
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| emtfromny2 |
| I think 2006 was the honeymoon. Bubba was on fire and was great everyday. From torture rack to Gene Lasker fish hooking people. When Bubba and crew came up to Howard's Show and did shock collar with Sal it was the best radio ever.I guess the honeymoon is over. |
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| Chob |
Quote: Originally posted by Roundhead
Bubba the love sponge is on his way to syndication throughout America and will be tomorrows #1 shock jock!! |
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Quote: Originally posted by emtfromny2
IThere are never any bits (Shit Hits the Fan, Shock the Puss, etc...) which was the best part of the show to me. |
At one time I thought they were played out and mostly sucked on the radio. And I'm glad there is a decreased number of strippers/porn stars coming in. I always thought the best part of the show was them just sitting around shooting the shit. But now they're all talked out by the afternoon, and it sucks. Now not even that part of the show can be as good.
And it's more than just Bubba not being allowed to do stunts, but it's more of the overall attitude Sirius has towards Bubba that has been responsible for the decreased quality of the show.
The crew is more appreciated on FM and they know it, they're just counting down the days on Sirius. |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by Chob
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At one time I thought they were played out and mostly sucked on the radio. And I'm glad there is a decreased number of strippers/porn stars coming in. I always thought the best part of the show was them just sitting around shooting the shit. But now they're all talked out by the afternoon, and it sucks. Now not even that part of the show can be as good.
And it's more than just Bubba not being allowed to do stunts, but it's more of the overall attitude Sirius has towards Bubba that has been responsible for the decreased quality of the show.
The crew is more appreciated on FM and they know it, they're just counting down the days on Sirius. |
I have to tune into the terrestrial stream. Its frustrating that the customers that are getting the show for free get a better show than those of us paying $12.95 per month. |
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| relsh |
| i look forward to him leaving sirius/team howard, as i imagine all of his fans here (especially those that no longer like howard's show) will leave want to leave with him. |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by relsh
i look forward to him leaving sirius/team howard, as i imagine all of his fans here (especially those that no longer like howard's show) will leave want to leave with him. |
I like both. I think that they were two drastically different shows, but they complemented each others shows. I am and always will be a Howard fan, but grew to like Bubba too. I don't have to hate either show to prove how much I like the other. |
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| Roundhead |
Quote: Originally posted by emtfromny2
I think 2006 was the honeymoon. Bubba was on fire and was great everyday. From torture rack to Gene Lasker fish hooking people. When Bubba and crew came up to Howard's Show and did shock collar with Sal it was the best radio ever.I guess the honeymoon is over. |
Man those days will probably go down as the best radio Ive ever heard. It was incredible |
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| dork74 |
Count me in for a bigger fan of Bubba than Howard.
I was pissed when they put Jay Thomas on Friday morning. I dont get to hear much of Bubbas show but I like what I hear. And the replays on friday gave me something to look forward to on my drive to work.
When Bubba's gone ....I'm out ! |
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| bml1969 |
| :bigthink: Could Be. Them Bagging On Jeff The Drunk This Week Was Fucking Funny :bl: |
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| fstyley |
| I don't like Bubba's show but I have respect for his hard work. I think Howard's excuses are lame for not doing a Vegas show but Bubba and Ferrell can do them. Bubba's wife is also cool for the show unlike Beth. |
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| two1four |
| Bubba, Brent and all those guys seem like good people too. Too bad they have to do 2 shows like that. Urlacher volunteered to restructure his deal to keep Briggs there last year. Too bad there isn't more of that. I understand getting paid, but not at the risk of sinking the ship. |
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| King Of All Chris's |
| Bubba is long gone next year. His ratings are good so they'll offer him a good deal on terrestrial. I wonder what Howard will do to replace him? |
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| Deathshead |
Bubba needs to work that much because he has stretched himself to thin(no pun intended), he has very high maint. wife, he involves himself in high cost hobbies--auto racing, etc, and he has more staff than he really needs.
If Bubba could be more honest about himself instead of bandwagon persona--MMA, NASCAR, hillbilly, trucker shtick then he could be huge. |
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| Deathshead |
Quote: Originally posted by King Of All Chriss
Bubba is long gone next year. His ratings are good so they'll offer him a good deal on terrestrial. I wonder what Howard will do to replace him? |
Don and Mike |
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| gt80rider |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
I know i'm gonna get flamed for this one
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and you deserve a good flaming.....
Bubba is not, and has never been, in the same league as Howard.... each time Bubba has had a shot at an extraordinary show on Sirius, he's totally blown it..... (Nick Hogan, the clearchannel thing, and recently, stuttering John)...... he always elects to stay quiet and not ruffle any feathers...
i only listen to hear feathers ruffled!!! that's why we all listen... what does he really have to lose by going WFO?? nothing compared to how much he has to gain by doing it!! |
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| BungholeBob |
| bubba is all that howard thinks he is and what we know howard should be! however, without howard there would be no bubba, so... :rolleyes: |
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| aussie_sternfan |
| I like both, but i'm finding it hard to relate to Howard lately, he just doesn't seem to share himself anymore, or he has just come to a point where there is nothing going on in his life except work, tv and chess. Not going to strip clubs and touching the girls, and the lack of humiliation towards women sucks. I enjoy Bubba, the crew he has and the topics they cover are great.. |
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| smg77 |
Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
Don and Mike |
I hope not...Don and Mike produce some boring radio... |
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| JKGroups |
Quote: Originally posted by dork74
Count me in for a bigger fan of Bubba than Howard.
I was pissed when they put Jay Thomas on Friday morning. I dont get to hear much of Bubbas show but I like what I hear. And the replays on friday gave me something to look forward to on my drive to work.
When Bubba's gone ....I'm out ! |
So you like Bubba's show so much that you don't bother to listen?
How stupid are you? |
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| wwfguy2000 |
| I absolutely love Bubba and the boys. I will agree with everyone though that his Sirius show isnt what it was...but if you worked 2 jobs, and you were treated better at one job over the other...which one would you work harder for? |
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| Pylod |
| Without Ned Bubba would be a bore. |
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| Roundhead |
Quote: Originally posted by Pylod
Without Ned Bubba would be a bore. |
People can also make the argurmrnt that without Artie or without Robin Howard would be a bore as well so your comments have little merit |
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| SteelerFanWilly |
When he wants to Bubba puts on some amazingly funny radio. I dont think you can compare the two shows, both are great but different.
I, for one, if I had to chose if they were head to head, new and live - I would go with Bubba, he is just better right now. |
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| Roundhead |
Quote: Originally posted by SteelerFanWilly
When he wants to Bubba puts on some amazingly funny radio. I dont think you can compare the two shows, both are great but different.
I, for one, if I had to chose if they were head to head, new and live - I would go with Bubba, he is just better right now. |
TRUTH!!! |
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| SDListener |
Quote: Originally posted by Hardin Thicke
He should thank God everyday that Howard allows him to eat with the silver spoon he's been eating with recently. Howard gave him a seat at the table and access to his millions of fans. Without Howard, Bubba would be living in a 1-room apartment on the black side of town with a Puerto Rican mother of 6.
Bubba fans should aim at someone within their reach, Opie and Anthony. |
If you are Sir Harden Thicke, you should thank Howard because no one I know listens to master crap Theatre. |
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| fstyley |
Quote: Originally posted by King Of All Chriss
Bubba is long gone next year. His ratings are good so they'll offer him a good deal on terrestrial. I wonder what Howard will do to replace him? |
Bitch and wine that Bubba backstabbed him by leaving and that he was the reason that Bubba is on AM/FM radio. |
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| Major Player |
Quote: Originally posted by Strangelove
Clem is a fake.
He is from the midwest and pretends to be southern white trash.
Such shtick reminds me of other radio guys that change thier name... you know, to something dumb like, oh I don't know... Opie?
Howard was never fake- even today with his changes, he doesn't try to hide and pretend he is still the crazy 40yr old he once was.
Clem does work more, true.
That's because he has to- he never proved himself or achieved the success that Howard has.
Howard saved him from obscurity.
If Bubba achieves 1/10th of Howard's success I'm pretty sure you might see some changes in Clem.
/wrestling
//jesus fucking christ |
Seems like this formula made Larry the Cable Guy millions and the most popular comic of our time. |
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| emtfromny2 |
Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
Don and Mike |
Jay Thomas? :bigthink: |
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| Chob |
Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
If Bubba could be more honest about himself instead of bandwagon persona--MMA, NASCAR, hillbilly, trucker shtick then he could be huge. |
Quote: Originally posted by Strangelove
Clem is a fake.
He is from the midwest and pretends to be southern white trash.
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You guys seriously think he's putting that on? I do agree that the show may have more appeal to some people if he didn't spend so much time discussing racing and things of that nature, so then why would he adopt a fake persona? Does he race or take his son to go racing to appeal to a certain audience? That wouldn't make much sense. I always thought the "hillbilly" thing was a bit exaggerated anyway, mostly from the point of view of the Stern crew and listeners.
Quote: Originally posted by fstyley
Bitch and wine that Bubba backstabbed him by leaving and that he was the reason that Bubba is on AM/FM radio. |
I think Howard is over that kind of thing. I don't think that will happen. Nor do I see Bubba ever saying anything negative about Howard.
Quote: Originally posted by gt80rider
and you deserve a good flaming.....
Bubba is not, and has never been, in the same league as Howard.... each time Bubba has had a shot at an extraordinary show on Sirius, he's totally blown it..... (Nick Hogan, the clearchannel thing, and recently, stuttering John)...... he always elects to stay quiet and not ruffle any feathers...
i only listen to hear feathers ruffled!!! that's why we all listen... what does he really have to lose by going WFO?? nothing compared to how much he has to gain by doing it!! |
So Bubba should risk getting sued by Clear Channel, damaging his relationship with the Hogans, and ambush and attack Stuttering John for no reason instead of giving him a fair shot in an interview? Bubba is working smart. What he has to lose is the possibility of a future with Sirius, although it looks like that's pretty much gone anyway. |
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| JKGroups |
Quote: Originally posted by Chob
You guys seriously think he's putting that on? I do agree that the show may have more appeal to some people if he didn't spend so much time discussing racing and things of that nature, so then why would he adopt a fake persona? Does he race or take his son to go racing to appeal to a certain audience? That wouldn't make much sense. I always thought the "hillbilly" thing was a bit exaggerated anyway, mostly from the point of view of the Stern crew and listeners.
I think Howard is over that kind of thing. I don't think that will happen. Nor do I see Bubba ever saying anything negative about Howard.
So Bubba should risk getting sued by Clear Channel, damaging his relationship with the Hogans, and ambush and attack Stuttering John for no reason instead of giving him a fair shot in an interview? Bubba is working smart. What he has to lose is the possibility of a future with Sirius, although it looks like that's pretty much gone anyway. |
Chob
Good points but you forgot to add that both Howard & Gary told Bubba to be fair to SJ |
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| LazerSlayer |
It is obvious Sirius dropped the hammer on Bubba's antics, but after signing the one year
extension it appears the show made a decision not to give Sirius or the listeners a full show.
I do agree with some of the comments made previously here that Bubba has made
a decision to market and sell his products for the last year of his agreement, then leave.
His ability to survive on terrestrial radio may be short lived based on history. For what ever
reson they have elected to "dummy" down their show, its not just Sirius doing it, take a look
what Howard continues to do.
I do like Bubbas show and feel as a listener short changed because of the infighting.
In the past I would not miss a show, but over the last few months I find if very easy to
change stations, Bubbas show has become very boring and predictable.
Even if XM and Sirius combine why would Sirius want Bubba back after this past year? This
situation is a lot like a disgruntled employees last two weeks on the job except it is for a year. |
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| Unknown |
Quote: Originally posted by LazerSlayer
Even if XM and Sirius combine why would Sirius want Bubba back after this past year? This
situation is a lot like a disgruntled employees last two weeks on the job except it is for a year. |
imo, even if the merger goes through...i think bubba has his mind set on focusing on one product, which is terrestrial radio. unless sirius offers him a shitload of money that no human can turn down and buys out his current contract with COX(3 yrs?), then I see bubba strictly on terrestrial radio starting in 09. He kinda of hinted on this plan on one of his sirius shows a few days ago..... |
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| 33% God |
Stern claims to be the blue collar's man while still maintaining his rich and extravagant lifestyle with celebrity parties. Bubba is a genuine guy and HE is the average guy. He meets with all the fans,changes his own oil,does yard work,works on cars,and does what us guys do. Howard wouldnt be caught dead doing that shit. Bubba >>>>>>>>>>> Howard. Bubba does 2 shows a day and doesnt rush through it like Howard. Then Howard says "i've been on the air for 4 hours" Boo fucking hoo,some of us work 12 hours a day,have more then 1 job,and do manual labor. Get over yourself. I'm sure that million dollar mansion will be there when you get out of work at NOON. Bubba and his crew work 2 shows and still do it with a smile.
One thing I like more about Bubba is that he's more accessible and treats the fans well. He meets with every fan at the shows and he doesnt cut people off the air after being "bored" for .23 seconds. Bubba will sit there and take the time to talk to a caller and help the guy get out what he has to say,not just blubber out "oh argh ughh i'm bored" and hang up.
I got Sirius for Howard,but heard Bubba and was instantly hooked. I barely even listen to Howard anymore,it just seems so insincere,rich city slicker,and inaccessible compared to Bubba's show. |
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| Deathshead |
| Quote: You guys seriously think he's putting that on? I do agree that the show may have more appeal to some people if he didn't spend so much time discussing racing and things of that nature, so then why would he adopt a fake persona? Does he race or take his son to go racing to appeal to a certain audience? That wouldn't make much sense. I always thought the "hillbilly" thing was a bit exaggerated anyway, mostly from the point of view of the Stern crew and listeners. |
Yes I do think Bubbas persona is fake, he is tailoring it to suit his audience just like he "used" to be a whigger when he was on the black channel. And I'm sure he likes racing, even though he puts his skills over way too much. Bubba is a bandwagoner--he likes whats popular at the time (MMA is a great example). BUt then again should we expect any sense of reality from the show considering the reality that is Ned, Brents intelligence, etc. The show is funny for what it is--well its been funnier
At least with Stern you get some truth into his life, and yes he's nolonger the blue collar man he used to be but atleast we get a sense of the true howard
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| SteelerFanWilly |
| again, different strokes for different folks...just enjoy both shows.. |
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| sternfan4ever |
| I like Bubba but I signed up for Howard Stern. I do enjoy both shows and I like Ferrall too. I guess I'm really in the minority here. |
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| pwdmarcello |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
I know i'm gonna get flamed for this one
but
watching this clip on youtube about bubba's wife and home brought up this question
Howard rushes through his show every week to get to the hamptons
he's lost something, that made him likeable to everyone
500 mil made him lose his fire
His Girlfriend illicits Major opinions on both sides
and Howard works 4 days a week
on the other side
Bubba does 2 shows a day 5 days a week
He's still got a fire to prove something(which he's done once again in tampa)
he's got a growing following among stern fans
He's a great character, loveable, big, dumb (not an insult)
and staggeringly beautiful wife who's likeable and gets naked alot
i've always said, if bubba dropped some of the hillbilly
and became more mainstream
he'd rival howard
Just looking for opinions |
When he was Bubba's age, Howard was already a legend in radio. His radio show was syndicated across American and into Canada. Howard had a syndicated TV show. Howard had done a major motion picture. Howard had written best selling books.
I don't think there is any comparison between the two. The fact that Bubba has to work two jobs to make very minimal scratch tells you something.
If you're looking for a sports comparison, it's like comparing Micheal Jordan (greatest to ever play the game) to a guy who played in the pros but never distinguished himself. |
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| JKGroups |
Quote: Originally posted by 33% God
Stern claims to be the blue collar's man while still maintaining his rich and extravagant lifestyle with celebrity parties. |
Stern hasn't claimed that in YEARS ... :D :rolleyes: :D |
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| KenPinyan |
Quote: Originally posted by Hardin Thicke
He should thank God everyday that Howard allows him to eat with the silver spoon he's been eating with recently. Howard gave him a seat at the table and access to his millions of fans. Without Howard, Bubba would be living in a 1-room apartment on the black side of town with a Puerto Rican mother of 6.
Bubba fans should aim at someone within their reach, Opie and Anthony. |
You are a fucking moron. |
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| KenPinyan |
Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
Don and Mike |
D & M are making around 6 mill a year by themselves. That doesnt count Rob and Buzz and the rest of the staff. If D & M cost upwards of 7-8 mill a year Sirius will not get them. Sirius, by all accounts, only pays 1 mill, or so, for Bubba and crew, hence his need to work on terrestrial. |
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| GungaDin666 |
fuck Sirius for fucking up a great show.
viva the revolution !!!
now we have 2 shows mailing it in .
but we got Jay Thomas now !!! yea!! :pie: |
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| Unknown |
Quote: Originally posted by Deathshead
Yes I do think Bubbas persona is fake, he is tailoring it to suit his audience just like he "used" to be a whigger when he was on the black channel. And I'm sure he likes racing, even though he puts his skills over way too much. Bubba is a bandwagoner--he likes whats popular at the time (MMA is a great example). BUt then again should we expect any sense of reality from the show considering the reality that is Ned, Brents intelligence, etc. The show is funny for what it is--well its been funnier
At least with Stern you get some truth into his life, and yes he's nolonger the blue collar man he used to be but atleast we get a sense of the true howard |
i think he is being real with this hillbilly persona. of course..that wigger shit was fake but u can tell he loves the racing...
it seems like you listen 2 da show but u should know bubba is not a MMA bandwagoner...its a segment really for brent and spice and he clearly says I DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT THIS several times when they are on a MMA topic... |
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| FTEBubbaStern |
Howard almost got fired from WNBC, right? (That was waaaaaay before my time.) Howard also constantly fought with management, FCC, religious groups, and others. However, Howard rode out his last FM contract.
Bubba got fired. He went back on FM partially for the money, and partially to kick Clear Channel's ass.
That alone tells me that Bubba has more fire. Plus, he's a lot younger. |
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| FTEBubbaStern |
Quote: Originally posted by Holygh0st
I'm a die hard stern fan
and this hillbilly has done more to impress me in the past year
than, "oh we're off this week" Stern |
Now we learn that Howard might be getting married in October? Can anyone say a week off?
That's one week in January, probably one week for Memorial Day, at least two weeks in August, another week in October, Thanksgiving week, two at the end of December, with more time off.
I like the show as much as anyone...when he's on fire, it's good. Unfortunately, it seems not to be as frequent now.
(Perhaps SIRIUS should install a dump button just for old time's sake?) Hey, I kid. But it made for GREAT radio, didn't it? Some caller calls in and complains about the button. The next 30 minutes, we just heard him yelling at Tom, threatening to walk out.
Remember the "Robin's fellatio on a sink"" story??
Howard: "So I can't say 'fellatio on' any more?"
Tom: "No. You can say 'fellatio', you can say 'on', but you can't put the two together."
Howard: Random yelling. "Well, what about ANDRE? Can I say THAT?" (Andre was the censor at the time.)
Tom: "Yes, you can say Andre."
He totally lost it that day, and it was radio gold.
I love Howard...really, I do. It kills me when he's off and we get the repackaged stuff as "new material." But, honestly, I started listening in 1997, when he first arrived to my radio. I listened every day ('cept when I overslept and woke up to the plugs at the end of the show). I read mark's friggin every day.
But honestly, I don't think he has the fire he once did.
Where's the Wheel of Sex? Where's Benjy's package? Where's the "Painting O' the Green" on St. Patrick's Day? Where's Daniel Carver's movie reviews?
If it's uncensored radio, how come all we get is Howard's weekend, Howard's TV life, and (before it ended) Eric The Midget every day? Ok, we have the Sybian...i'll give ya that.. but that seems to be a rare occurence these days. |
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| ctbubba |
| Ya know, Bubba was a big deal in FL as well as some other markets back before he got fired. He also was syndicated on XM back when XM was just starting out and had a national audience back then. He actually still enjoys doing his show, no, he'll never be as big as Howard and if Howard started when Bubba did he wouldn't be as big as Howard either. Stern did something revolutionary, he took what someone like Imus was doing and took it to a completely new leval. The levals reached of shock radio peaked and will never be reached again so he was in the right place at the right time and exploited his talent. |
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| pwdminotauro |
Quote: Originally posted by ctbubba
The levals reached of shock radio peaked and will never be reached again so he was in the right place at the right time and exploited his talent. |
There is some truth to this. A guest of Stern's said that even Stern could not repeat the magic of his own career. Howard came along at the perfect time to revolutionize radio. No one will ever do that again. It's like the magic of the first couple seasons of Saturday Night Live. The SNL cast of Belushi, Akaroid, Chase, Murray, etc., shook the world of television (then Lawrence Welk, the Carol Burnet Show, etc.) but its ears. It was magic. Once in a life time. |
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| ctbubba |
Quote: Originally posted by Unknown
i think he is being real with this hillbilly persona. of course..that wigger shit was fake but u can tell he loves the racing...
it seems like you listen 2 da show but u should know bubba is not a MMA bandwagoner...its a segment really for brent and spice and he clearly says I DONT KNOW SHIT ABOUT THIS several times when they are on a MMA topic... |
LOL, I see none of you guys have ever been through parts of Indiana, I belive where Bubba grew up it was pretty red. You don't need to be from the South to be a redneck. I've been through parts of Vermont and Maine where they make FL people seem like NYC people. |
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| neid92 |
| I bought Sirius for Howard, and I used to listen to Bubba when I live in Sarasota. I now only listen to Bubba and Ferrall. I don't even bother listening to Howard in the morning any more. Bubba and Ferrall are the BEST. Hopefully Sirius will keep them around. |
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| agnstthgrn |
| I hadn't even heard of Bubba until I got my Sirius... once I heard Bubba, I was hooked, and now, he's the only reason I keep my Sirius. |
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| Jillian87 |
I'm another Bubba mark who hadn't heard of him until he came to Sirius. As for Howard, he was at his peak during the Billy/Jackie days (due to them being on the show). Now he just cruises by with the same tired formula: horrible phony phone calls/phone-in fake interviews/Eric The Midget/Stipper whores/Artie raging against whomever, then repeat ad nauseum.
I've been listening to Bubba more than Howard for the past several months. It's too bad that Sirius blew their budget on Howard and can't afford to pay the other on-air talent a decent salary. If Bubba leaves, I hope that we'll at least be able to listen to podcasts of his terrestrial show. I haven't found a site that streams it as of yet. |
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| SalStr19 |
| Originally I got Sirius for Howard but started listening to Bubba because my brother kept going on and on about how funny Bubba was. So I checked it out and thought it was ok at first. Now I find myself laughing out loud when I listen to Bubba. Now I listen to Bubba more than Howard. I hope Bubba stays with Sirius for a long time. |
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| BubbaMark17 |
| I can't live without either of them.... |
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