11-12-09 Super Fan Roundtable Brainstorming Thread

November 11th Super Fan Roundtable Brainstorming Thread
4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Show #208 Guests: [strike]raidersteve[/strike], MrJeff, Jeton, Wikki, David

POSSIBLE TOPICS

FAVORITE MOMENT FROM THE WEEK

NEW CHRISTMAS PLAN
- Howard has a new Christmas plan. I think the tombstone he got last year really made him rethink the whole secret Santa idea. What's your prediction for this new plan? Group trip, big party, flatscreens TVs, etc?
- Since Howard leaked the news, like us staffers are speculating. Will this lead to people dreaming big & then being disaapointed?
- If you were Howard, what would you do?
( XMAS CLUES - I haven't booked this yet, I have to talk to Gary & Tim about this, & it's something for everyone but some people will probably complain )

I READ THE BEST BOOK BOFF
- Gary says he read a book when in actuality, he listened to it. He'll say something like "I read the best book" because it's too awkward to say, "I listened to the best audio book". Is it really awkward? Does he sound stupid like Jason says?
- Does Jason need to cut back on the confidence pills? why / why not?
- Some fans say Jason sucks, his voice sucks, his annoying, etc but other fans say the opposite becasue despite any shortcomings he's not afraid to call out anybody on their bullshit & he's not afraid to take the hit himself. What's your take on Jason? Out of all the people he fights with, who's your favorite?

ARE THE LISTENERS AS STUPID AS GARY SOUNDS?
A Wrap Up Show caller thought that Artie's "guy who laughs at everything" character seems like he's forcing the laughter & insincere. Even after Gary explained it several times, he still didn't understand. Is this guy clueless by himself or are there lots of other fans who just don't get it? Do you think this is the average fan? What are other examples of Stern fans being way out there?

IF IT ERR MAKES HIM FEEL BETTER I GUESS
- JD is giving Ronnie's show another chance. Did he cave? Was it justified?
- Could a reworked show work? JD says less Seigle. What needs to be changed?
- Will JD cancel the show again?

GRANDPA RONALD SITS SHIVA
- Howard skipped Ronnie's mother's shiva but sent food. Was that sufficient or should the boss come to a worker / friend's family members funeral?

ERIC THE UNGRATEFUL MIDGET
- ETM doens't understand why Artie canceled his San Fran gig. Who gives a shit if he's sick & can't make it to work. Classic Eric or do like many others, has he gone too far & you've finally given up on him?

BOOTS IN REHAB
- Joey Boots is in a detox center after overdosing. Joey says he was shooting heroin every half hour. What's it going to take for this guy to get it together?
- Robin says they should stop paying attention to him becasue she feels he does this for airtime. Howard feels it's much more than that. What do the fans say?

HIGH PITCH LIES
- MFB finally giving up on HPE for lying to her after all her efforts to get him job training. Is she being too hard or is it justified? Will she still have him over for Thanksgiving?

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BECKS SUPER FAN SWEEPSTAKES
Right on the heels of the Becks Super Fan Giveaway comes the Becks Super Fan Sweepstakes with a chance to win a 2 night trip to NYC for 2 and appear on a special Super Fan Roundtable on 11-19 live from a NYC bar.

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UPCOMING SHOWS
There are a handful of open slots left. get em while you can.

209: 11-19 - BECKS SHOW LIVE FROM THE BAR: Lori, contestants from the Becks Super Fan Sweepstakes, & the winner of the Becks Super Fan Giveaway
OFF: 11-26: Thanksgiving
210: 12-03: John Daniels819, Kydd, Robin's Veggies, Clubf'nfooted
211: 12-10: Lucas, Triple 1 , blue2noise, Ryan
212: 12-17: NoName, ItsBigForty, maloof, Lauren
OFF: 12-24: Christmas Eve
OFF: 12-31: New Years Eve
213: 01-07 - STERN 4 YEARS AT SIRIUS: Pedro, Lori, Grillo, ClumpyStern
214: 01-14: surfchick1, Chris Humphries, Wayne T, Steve H
215: 01-21: Tammy M, Edward D, Chump, Wikki
216: 01-28: Sean L, Boston Chris, KingOfAllWhites
217: 02-04: Lenny G, nygrlnla
218: 02-11:
219: 02-18: ilovesavanna
220: 02-25:

REQUEST TO DO THE SHOW HERE

UPCOMING SHOW SCHEDULE
THE SCHEDULE IS POSTED IN THE ROUNDTABLE FORUM
If you'd like to be on the show, follow the directions and let me know.

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PREVIOUS SHOWS
LIST OF ALL PREVIOUS SHOWS, THE GUESTS, & THE LISTENING THREADS.

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SHOW NOTES

Go straight to the super fan roundtable forum - www.TheFanShow.com

You can email the show at SuperFanRoundtable@gmail.com


CALLING INTO THE SHOW: When calling into the show, there's no need to give shout outs to SFN or your friends on SFN. We don't have a ton of time so please don't waste any of it. We already have topics setup. Please be a good caller and respond to the topics. Thanks 1-888-STERN-101


GETTING ON THE SHOW: Each week I start a roundtable brainstorming thread where the fans help build our topics and a listening thread where people discuss the show while it's happening. if you'd like to do the show, get in there and participate. Once you've been around for awhile and see how the show works, ask to be on and pick a open date. The schedule can be found here. We have 4 people on each show and I try to make at least one of them a brand new person who's never been on. You can make your requests here in the Super Fan Roundtable forum or you can email them here.


GUESTS OF THE SHOW: The show airs from the Sirius studios in NYC Times Square. We're in studio 21 on the 36th floor of the McGraw Hill building which is on the corner of 49th & 6th. (Google MAP) The building spans all the way over to 48th & there's a back entrance so you can get to the lobby from either 48th or 49th.

Guests should be there at 6PM so we can do mic checks. The show goes live at 7PM. You can not bring any friends. Our studio is very small and there's really no place for them. I'll need your full name in advance and you need to bring your ID for security. If I don't put you on the list and you don't have your ID, you will not be able to get in. Go to the security desk downstairs to get a pass. They'll tell you where to go from there.

If you are driving, you can park across the street from Hurley's Bar. If you go to Hurley's and get a drink or food, they will validate the parking slip bringing the price down to $18. Here's a map. Point A is the parking garage & point B is the back entrance to the McGraw Hill building. It's a short walk thru Times Square.

This is an office and you are expected to be on your best behavior. It's not some free for all party. You shouldn't do anything that you wouldn't do when stopping by the bank. I know you are a Stern fan but we're not out at the bar. You need to be cool. You cannot bring alcohol, take off your clothes, make noise, or bother people. If you see a celebrity, please don't stop them and ask for an autograph or photo.

You are a guest of the show. That means you are answering questions & joining in on a discussion. You are not the host asking questions or interviewing the guests & callers. You are not doing standup and thought it's great when you are funny, it's bad when you try to force punchlines into the discussion. Everyone will get a chance to talk so you don't battle the other guests or callers for airtime. When everyone is talking over one another, it just sounds bad.

You CAN NOT walk around Sirius. You will be escorted from the upstairs lobby to the studio and back out. Do not take it upon yourself to just walk around & check things out. Nobody is allowed to stop by other shows. DO NOT stop by Ferrall's studio under any circumstances even if you think it's OK. I've been told by management that it's not. If you'd like to be a guest on Ferrall, they need to put you on their guest list.

DO NOT sign the wall.

You may take photos in the studio when were are off air but please do not take pictures in the halls or lobby.

All plugs must be approved in advance. If you are going to be on the show and you have something to plug, you need to let me know the day before. ANYONE WHO PLUGS A WEBSITE OR BUSINESS WITHOUT PERMISSION WILL NOT BE INVITED BACK.

I hate when I do that.

calling joey boots. joey boots!! I have an opening on this weeks panel

god damn annoying camel toe debate

the Beethoven of radio

i cannot spell for shit but I can do solve calc long hand.

i don't see any deleted posts. maybe it never posted correctly

as in paper & pencil instead of that mathcad bullshit.

he's a ball buster. I had settlement on the house I was selling & the townhouse I was buying. not only were there other people involved but I wanted the weekend to unpack.