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So I have finally been able to listen to Dave's show after several weeks on the air. I think he is still learning the ropes, but he is smart enough to remain entertaining. As a former East Coaster, I can see why he would upset Stern's audience. Dave spends a great deal of time discussing topics with an intellectual flair. He IS an intellectual after all. People who want to stereotype him into the "wasted, used up 80's star" who they desperately want him to be for some reason, that fact that he is coherent and I'm sure in some cases FAR better read on certain subjects, must upset them. Like the quarterback of the football team, who also happens to be the valedictorian, AND dates your sister. No fun.
Like Mick Jagger, he is no dummy. He is well read, knows his business and maintains himself well. He comes across as self assured about what he knows, but not arrogant.
I can see how the strippers, farts n retard crowd Stern attracted would be turned off by this kind of fare. I'm not even sure his show should be on a "Rock" format station, but being that the terms means nothing nowadays, maybe it is ok.
What I can say, as a suffering LA commuter, be THANKFUL you have Roth, love him or hate him. We have Adam Corrolla who I do not have words to express how bad that show is. Nothing can explain to you. You need to experience it. A/B Dave and Adam's show and you will rethink it all. Funny thing is, Dave appears to be taking all the heat. Adam has ten times a worse show and nobody in the print world says Boo...I wonder why?
Dave is a lightning rod and inspires intense feelings in all, good or bad. Which is a fantastic talent to have in the radio business....I think this will pan out well for him.
If not, Dave has my renewed respect for having the balls 99% of the does not have: the courage to explore, learn and reinvent himself and his world. Love him or hate him, you can not deny him that. Great generals lead by example...I personally find it inspiring...Roth on...
Like Mick Jagger, he is no dummy. He is well read, knows his business and maintains himself well. He comes across as self assured about what he knows, but not arrogant.
I can see how the strippers, farts n retard crowd Stern attracted would be turned off by this kind of fare. I'm not even sure his show should be on a "Rock" format station, but being that the terms means nothing nowadays, maybe it is ok.
What I can say, as a suffering LA commuter, be THANKFUL you have Roth, love him or hate him. We have Adam Corrolla who I do not have words to express how bad that show is. Nothing can explain to you. You need to experience it. A/B Dave and Adam's show and you will rethink it all. Funny thing is, Dave appears to be taking all the heat. Adam has ten times a worse show and nobody in the print world says Boo...I wonder why?
Dave is a lightning rod and inspires intense feelings in all, good or bad. Which is a fantastic talent to have in the radio business....I think this will pan out well for him.
If not, Dave has my renewed respect for having the balls 99% of the does not have: the courage to explore, learn and reinvent himself and his world. Love him or hate him, you can not deny him that. Great generals lead by example...I personally find it inspiring...Roth on...
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