07-08-10 Super Fan Roundtable - Meet the PD w/ Tim Sabean

Ask all you want. You'll get nothing. Tim's an empty suit who doesn't know anything. If you want answers you need to have a Meet the Agent w/Don Buchwald. Hes the only one not named Stern that knows anything.


And Tim since we know you hang out here 24/7 Id just like to say that you are a waste of space, time and Sirius budget dollars. If you are making 5 bucks a year you are being overpaid.

Mutt gonna get his propers

That could actually be a really interesting show. I'd love to hear Buchwald interviewed, especially if the interviewer was really sharp.

I could swear they talked about it on the show at least once (of course, they could have been full of shit). Howard said that Jackie felt he'd get ripped off if he joined the Buchwald clan. Something like "What falls off Howard goes to Robin, and what falls off Robin goes to Fred". This was back when Jackie was actually on the show, and I don't remember him being super-angry with what Howard was saying.

I disagree with this bit (I think she's using her "charity" work as a cover for acting like a socialite, and she's picking charities based on the people she can get to come to parties, as opposed to how much it's going to help anyone and who it's going to help), but I'm not going to start/continue an argument over it. Aside from the fact that it's been done over and over again, I'm not going to win a fight with the site's boss.

awwww sweet ur using my question..i feel special

Tim addressed this last time he was on Mutt's show and the answer was total bullshit. He said the negotiations went down to the last minute, they weren't sure of all the details, and (best of all) they didn't have time to mention that it wasn't going to be a live show. As usual it was a ridiculous, untrue statement. Maybe there were details to be worked out but he definitely knew it wasn't going to be a live show and he had plenty of time to say that. He also claimed they did mention the replays in a story they released during XMas break to some obscure publication I never heard off. It couldn't have been more obvious they were trying to hide that fact - why wouldn't they give the details directly to subscribers by Email or on the Sirius website?

When Tim was asked earlier about adding some new programming he claimed there were no "slots" available. I'd like to know which of the current horrible, boring, endlessly replayed shows he has on the air now are so great he couldn't replace them with something new. When Rosie joined Sirius, Howard claimed he wanted to have her show on his channels so he must think there are slots available. I'm sure we'll be bombarded with meaningless management buzzwords - someone might want to start an over/under poll on how often he says "branding".

We need a Bingo card.

Wow-we....post #52 ....VERY harsh imo....however I do agree that Tim IS HERE 24/7 reading our threads/posts....Fan Feedback!!
I would ask him why all the obvious "pretending" from Howard & Co...why does Howard NOW bash the SFN and call us meanies and wolves....I remember Howard used to "LOVE THE SFN" and always came back from weekends or vacations..."I was on the SFN all weekend" or "I read this or that on the SFN".....
so what happened when the show moved to Satellite??

and I would ask Tim how much time they all spend on the SFN???
....and Who's WHO???

Who does HE consider an A-list celeb?? why won't so many do the show??
and is HE PREPARED if Howard doesn't re-sign a new contract with Sirius??
What are Tim's plans??? would he return to Terrestrial Radio??

Give us a little history of how he met Howard!!
what does he think of H100 News???

It should be a GREAT Show!!! an INTERESTING show!!!
can't wait....

I disagree just because Robin has a history of working with charities geared towards kids and from all reports that is exactly what her foundation continues to do. There are a shitload more charities that she could work with that would garner bigger name guest lists than the ones she has decided to help.

I also think it was a case of Robin feeling like people were talking bad about her behind her back and it hurt her feelings. The way the story came out is was like the whole office was badmouthing her and her charity instead of being upfront with her.

I would be fine with you just asking him programming questions as long as he would answer them truthfully. There is a shameful lack of original programming on the two channels.
And I would also love an answer to the Best of the Best of the Week nonsense that isn't management bullshit. Playing clips from replays on Friday during vacation weeks offends me as a paying customer.

Not to beat this to death (alright I guess I am). I find it hard to believe that Howard 100 news, the daily rundown on Howardstern.com, the Wrap Up Show, and Howard TV all independently decided to ignore Robin calling herself a miserable cunt and walking off the show. Howard had to have directed everybody not to discuss it.

You could ask Tim if Howard or himself (or both) made that decision. Would Howard do this for anyone else on the staff? How does Tim balance this with the no more bullshit/ free speech stance that the show has taken? Was banning talk of Robin's walkout an initiative or a directive?

I'm psyched for tomorrow, Mutt. Here's a few questions....

* Even though Howard hasn't made his contract decision public, are you and Gary kept in the loop of which way he might be leaning? By Sirius? by Howard?

* Why did you yell at me when I interviewed for the tapes job? (true story. I was the guy he said "Ive got to know you'll have Howard's presents under the tree" to during the interview.)

* What's the one show you wish you could have put on the channels, but it just never came together?

* Do I look fat in these pants?

* Does the team peruse new talent or are new shows only going to be a result of show spin-offs.

* Did it take you time to adjust to the boundaries of Satellite radio vs your days in terrestrial?

* Who is your most valuable second in command at Sirius.

* Do you sometimes find yourself sexually attracted to Jared Fox?

* If Lori gives you a lap dance, will you tell us the truth?

* Do you sometimes fear that when the world comes to an end, Riley will not protect you?

Ask him what "protecting the brand" means in middle management corporate speak.

Also, please push him hard for a real answer to Bob Levy's accusations.

Yeah, well I'm used to a live show on weekdays, and when it's not live on Friday, it messes with the format.

It's like in the mafia, where they never say "kill this guy", they say something that sounds harmless, but everyone gets the message. [insert that smiley with the guy shooting a gun here]