Have you had a change of heart on Roth Radio?

[fryingdutchman]

OK.....so it's still only been a matter of weeks since the debut of Roth Radio.

However, I'm getting a vibe that even the most hardcore Roth Radio advocates have opened the door to the possibility that it may not be working out.

Let's jump in the wayback machine to October, 2005. Click the link to see a thread started shortly after the official announcement of DLR replacing Stern. Look at the posts (especially if you were one of the posters) and see how you feel today.

http://www.rotharmy.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28298&perpage=30&pagenumber=1

Many came out with guns blazing saying it was a "great move" for Dave. Others were a bit more pragmatic and withheld judgement. Others (myself, Mezro and some others) stated it was a bad idea and made predictions on how long it would last.

Has your initial support waned and you find yourself hoping that Roth Radio is nearly over? Or, conversely, were you against Roth radio and have since been converted into a believer by what you've heard so far?

Be honest. Changing your position is not a sign of weakness.

[DavidLeeNatra]

I'm not that "excited" anymore when I tune in to know the man live on the "other side". but if I have the time...I listen and enjoy...

[Carmine]

Good thread Dutch.



I'm not as "excited" as I was initially either. I still listen every morning and I think that the show is getting some legs and they are obviously trying different things out to see what works. The most interesting part of the show so far for me personally was the other day when Dave had Johnny Damon in for the interview. I'm a big Yankee fan and that was something I enjoyed listening too. Having guests everyday and hearing their story with Daves wit on their subject is a recipe for success IMO. Be it sports figures, actors and actresses or musicians. Get somebody like James Gandolfini in there and talk about the new season of the Sopranos. Get new aspiring bands to play in the studio. Get Jennifer Aniston in there and ask her questions. GENERATE news about the show with the show. Dave is a master coversationalist. Why not exploit that with interesting guests? This was the point of hiring Dave wasn't it? The boring part is just listening to whoever is in the studio chime in with their opinion on page 6 news everyday. The end result is that you get the same show, the same thoughts etc. Aside from a few snipits of VH history and the Damon chat...its been slow to me. The other day he said that the show was a cross between Led Zeppelin and the David Letterman show...that is exactly what I think it should be! The bad part is....the David Letterman show part of that equation has only been there a few times.


But, like I said...I'm still listening everyday and certainly hope Dave and the show succeed.

[estang74]

I listen to recaps on the net every night. I think the show is getting better and it's good to see he is getting good guests(damon, omarosa) I hope it picks up and I am rooting for Dave because it's smart radio. Dave is well spoken, you actually learn things from his show as well as laugh. Stern and most other talk show hosts just blab and tell stupid jokes most of the time.

[Northern Girl]

Even if it doesn't last, I don't think it was a mistake. If you don't try something, you've already failed.

As a fan, I'm enjoying hearing him every day. Some things bore me; some things annoy me; some things confuse me. It's not perfect, but it's getting better in a lot of ways.

I made no judgement in the beginning. I don't think this will hurt his current music career of playing 10 small shows a year. LOL. I don't think he will lose fans over this, and has probably gained some from some of the comments I've heard from callers.

Even if it tanks, he won't be any worse off.

[MAX]

Originally posted by Carmine Raguzza.
Blah, blah, blah

I'll save the bandwidth by not quoting.

This 'tis for you Carmine...



Now call someone who cares? Ya know like Potsy, Ralph or somebody?

Seriously man, you've apparantly got your own malt shop now. Please, stay put. I rarely venture into Main as it 'tis. Seein' you in heeya makes me wanna blow chunks.

You made your own bed heeya so go sleep in it, will ya?

Jeesh, enough...

[diamondsgirl]

Dave still has my interest. Someone needs to work on getting him good guests. I think Dave shines brighter when he is talking to interesting people.

[Plexi Head]

Maybe Roth is too intelligent for some people, maybe fart jokes and beeing obnoxious is entertainment to some.

Roth is topical, bear trap sharp, razor witt and the most honest media personality in the US.

I have not missed a show and I look forward to each and every one of them. The guy is a fucking genius in his own inimitable way.

[diamondsgirl]

Originally posted by Plexi Head
Maybe Roth is too intelligent for some people, maybe fart jokes and beeing obnoxious is entertainment to some.

Roth is topical, bear trap sharp, razor witt and the most honest media personality in the US.

I have not missed a show and I look forward to each and every one of them. The guy is a fucking genius in his own inimitable way.

nice post

[bantonelli]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
nice post

Kudos for this post. Also to DG. My thoughts after having spoken to some entertainment people, that what has been lacking (and this position was just recently filled...) is the Radio Creative Consultant, the equivalent of Gary Dell'Abate's role for the Howard Stern Show...someone to aggressively with Dave, planning the shows, getting the main-stream A-list type guests for Dave, such as today's show with Joel Siegel, the movie critic from Good Morning America.

Howard Stern may collaborate with an idea for the show with Gary, but he depends on Gary for the direction of the show and the guests who either show up at the studio or call in, Dave has not had this "position" filled by anyone, therefore, he's been carrying the weight on his own shoulders.

I'm in as a ROTH RADIO listener for the long-haul....for the duration of this "Pit-Stop" for Dave. I do believe the shows will continue to get more colorful and enjoyable. Let's face facts...we've all been discussing this for quite some time..a month exactly.....no one (including Stern) had their "schtick" developed and had all the kinks smoothed out in 4 weeks....No Way.

The shark-biting critics who are hoping for Roth's failure are the voices of pure pessimism. So be it....

Like we said from the beginning...ROTH is getting his groove on and developing his style and it's definitely worth a great listen for those of us who appreciate not getting a sugar-coated opinion, but rather, a genuine, honest, naked opinion sprinkled with a dose of great humor.

Dave is the Real Deal.

My ears are glued to FreeFM as long as Dave wants to speak to me thru the medium of RADIO.

[diamondsgirl]

Very cool info., bantonelli.

I'm in for the haul too.

[Matt White]

DAVE's like "Steve Yzerman...he's "IN IT TO WIN IT".....

[golden boy]

now everybody is getting to know the real dave.

[Nathaniel_TO]

Dave is an old man

This guy needs to get the fuck on the road and play some rock and roll! And not at some fuckin casino!
I saw him at Casino in Orilla Ontario Canada over a year ago.
I saw him in 1984 at maple leaf gardens in Toronto.
Eat em and smile in 1987 or whenever that was as well as the skyscraper tour.
The casino show last year was the most depressing night ever.
My buddies and I went in with a bottle and some pot..
We spark up and the guy infront of me turns around and says "could you guys put that out my wife is pregnant". My how times have changed. It took everything in me not to say "ya and your babys gonna look like me you prick" Everyone was seated like we were at a Meg Ryan flick.. fuck.. I was standing up and shouting "EVERYBODY UP" I was getting dirty looks from the people around me.
fuck...why would this bastard play a fuckin casino when one hour away he could play at a kickin club in Toronto where we could enjoy a drink and get obnoxious? I dunno... pathetic.. probably the same fuckin voice that told him to do a radio show told him to play the casino
any thoughts
nathaniel1971@rogers.com

[diamondsgirl]

Originally posted by golden boy
now everybody is getting to know the real dave.

what the hell were you emailing me about last week? :confused: