BillsFanNC Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Howard's new book about his interviews out today. Oh and I'll cover the obligatory "Howard hasnt been funny in years and I dont listen anymore" post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I haven't listened since he got thrown off regular radio but I miss those days so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I gave up after he went to 3 days a week. I read a pretty lengthy interview he did recently and he really appears to have moved away from the shock jock interview style. He seems to really have some regrets about how he treated some of his guests, especially Robin Williams. One of my favorite parts of the show was when Robin did her news stories and Fred played the clips of Jackie laughing during the sad stories. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I’ll be picking it up tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 25 minutes ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I gave up after he went to 3 days a week. I read a pretty lengthy interview he did recently and he really appears to have moved away from the shock jock interview style. He seems to really have some regrets about how he treated some of his guests, especially Robin Williams. One of my favorite parts of the show was when Robin did her news stories and Fred played the clips of Jackie laughing during the sad stories. I wonder how he feels about Dana Plato. I know she was in fragile shape before hand but many people believe her appearance on his show literally killed her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 10 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’ll be picking it up tomorrow Why aren't you out celebrating New Orleans winning the NBA lottery? Just maybe Davis might decide to stay? Randolph, Davis and Zion would make a formidable front court. If Davis is determined to leave then he can be dealt for a lot of assets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 minute ago, JohnC said: Why aren't you out celebrating New Orleans winning the NBA lottery? Just maybe Davis might decide to stay? Randolph, Davis and Zion would make a formidable front court. If Davis is determined to leave then he can be dealt for a lot of assets. Ha ha, I have been!! He’s still leaving because he’s a beta but Zion and AD trade assets is a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, JohnC said: Why aren't you out celebrating New Orleans winning the NBA lottery? Just maybe Davis might decide to stay? Randolph, Davis and Zion would make a formidable front court. If Davis is determined to leave then he can be dealt for a lot of assets. I missed that. I guess the Knicks are just doomed forever. I can relate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: I gave up after he went to 3 days a week. I read a pretty lengthy interview he did recently and he really appears to have moved away from the shock jock interview style. He seems to really have some regrets about how he treated some of his guests, especially Robin Williams. One of my favorite parts of the show was when Robin did her news stories and Fred played the clips of Jackie laughing during the sad stories. Jackie Puppet forever eff Timmy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Howard is a tool for LW media now more than ever during his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I also stopped listening 2 or so years ago once he started becoming Hollywood elite. There's no denying his interview skills. He was on CBS Sunday morning and I thought it was an excellent segment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 I still listen, but his show is maddening. - only on 3 days a week - tons and tons of archives to choose from, but “sternthology” is limited and no effort put into filling 4 days a week with unique archives. - I hate the long winded star f***ing interviews. - therefore I have no interest in the book. - the things from years ago, that made the show great, are sorely missed. ? - I may cancel, and signup again when he is within a few months of retirement, hoping that he goes out with a bang. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 I enjoyed the old Stern just as much as the next guy, but should it really surprise anyone that he has evolved? A Stern at 65 years old still having an endless parade of strippers, lesbians and porn stars in studio and using his guests as props instead of actually interviewing them would be an extremely tired schtick at this point and incredibly sad. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Good point. His whining also got old for me, I know it's all schtick, but it really gets old 3 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: I enjoyed the old Stern just as much as the next guy, but should it really surprise anyone that he has evolved? A Stern at 65 years old still having an endless parade of strippers, lesbians and porn stars in studio and using his guests as props instead of actually interviewing them would be an extremely tired schtick at this point and incredibly sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) 18 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: I enjoyed the old Stern just as much as the next guy, but should it really surprise anyone that he has evolved? A Stern at 65 years old still having an endless parade of strippers, lesbians and porn stars in studio and using his guests as props instead of actually interviewing them would be an extremely tired schtick at this point and incredibly sad. There is a happy medium. Even look at how the wrap up show was neutered. At one time the staff could go on the show and it was great. Then Howie put his foot down, and banned them all from going on. Now the show is boring beyond belief. Repeat guests like Richard Simmons, Gilbert Gottfried, George Takei, Sam Kinison, and many others made for great radio. Now who do you get on the guest couch? ??? Edited May 15, 2019 by LabattBlue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 All I have seen recently are article about how he has become friends with celebrities he has had feuds in the past with (Rosie O'Donnell, Wendy Williams), he is apologizing for it and saying how great they are and they are friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) it's still a good show. it's really all about the interviews and who they have on that draws me in, but i still find that show funnier that any other talk morning show out there. the local ones are trash. Edited May 15, 2019 by teef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 50 minutes ago, teef said: it's still a good show. it's really all about the interviews and who they have on that draws me in, but i still find that show funnier that any other talk morning show out there. the local ones are trash. You dont like the breakroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said: You dont like the breakroom? the breakroom isn't bad. i typically don't listen to it because of howard or sirius nfl, but it's the best in the area. the show is weaze on is brutal, and given the chance, i may murder kimberly and beck, (i think they may be afternoon?). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 This one just landed on my desk - we shall see how it is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 Jackie leaving hurt bad Artie keep it alive when Artie ruined himself it took a nosedive and hasn’t pulled out of it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 15, 2019 Author Share Posted May 15, 2019 4 hours ago, LabattBlue said: There is a happy medium. Even look at how the wrap up show was neutered. At one time the staff could go on the show and it was great. Then Howie put his foot down, and banned them all from going on. Now the show is boring beyond belief. Repeat guests like Richard Simmons, Gilbert Gottfried, George Takei, Sam Kinison, and many others made for great radio. Now who do you get on the guest couch? ??? TWUS I view a little differently, it seemed to me that under the old format it was a way for annoying staffers like Benjy to crowbar themselves on and create a controversy which would in turn lead to more airtime with Howard. I think the current format allows Gary to really put his encyclopedic show knowledge on display. John Hein, who granted is pretty dry and boring, does manage to keep the show on point and moving along well. I also like some of the lower profile celebrities they have on. Takei is still on the show, Kinison is dead and Richard Simmons is a recluse. I dont know what Gilbert did to get dropped as a regular, but I never particularly enjoyed him anyway. I also thought he had Joan Rivers on way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/meet-the-new-howard-stern-hed-like-to-make-amends-for-the-old-howard-stern/2019/05/15/12e297f2-757f-11e9-bd25-c989555e7766_story.html?utm_term=.c5ce4294e7d2 Interesting piece..i am not a stern listener BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 (edited) I personally never understood his appeal but I admire his keen business sense. He understood how to modify his product according to the sensibilities of the era and he wasn't afraid to do so. If he tried even 25% of the stuff he did on his early 90s "Morton Downey Jr. era" television show today, the culture cops would make sure nobody would ever see or here from him ever again. It's likely the internet required him to change too as his access to the adult film industry and culture was no longer special or unique. I think all the atonement talk is just weathervane marketing. He's telling everyone what they want to hear. It is funny to think that back then, it was commonplace and expected to turn the televison on and see people brawling on the sets of Jerry Springer, Downey Jr. or Geraldo. Edited May 15, 2019 by dpberr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 3 hours ago, dpberr said: I think all the atonement talk is just weathervane marketing. He's telling everyone what they want to hear. Yeah. I find it a weird coincidence that he allegedly decided to ask Robin Williams for forgiveness literally the day before he died. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 5 hours ago, BillsFanNC said: TWUS I view a little differently, it seemed to me that under the old format it was a way for annoying staffers like Benjy to crowbar themselves on and create a controversy which would in turn lead to more airtime with Howard. I think the current format allows Gary to really put his encyclopedic show knowledge on display. John Hein, who granted is pretty dry and boring, does manage to keep the show on point and moving along well. I also like some of the lower profile celebrities they have on. Takei is still on the show, Kinison is dead and Richard Simmons is a recluse. I dont know what Gilbert did to get dropped as a regular, but I never particularly enjoyed him anyway. I also thought he had Joan Rivers on way too much. I was just citing examples of the great type of guests he used to have on. I’m sure they could have been replaced with equally good guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 2 hours ago, The Real Buffalo Joe said: Yeah. I find it a weird coincidence that he allegedly decided to ask Robin Williams for forgiveness literally the day before he died. “Robin (Quivers)....I was just about to write a letter to (whoever died when they were off the air)” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Has anyone gotten through a copy of this book yet? The amazon reviews are pretty brutal. The main consensus being that it is for the most part literally just a collection of interview transcripts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) 19 hours ago, row_33 said: Jackie leaving hurt bad Artie keep it alive when Artie ruined himself it took a nosedive and hasn’t pulled out of it I thought that Artie was 10x funnier than Jackie. Jmo. The best part of the show were people like Crazy Alice and Elegant Elliot Offen. The best interview I ever heard was the nut who kept saying, "Oprah Winfrey, ***** woman of the south." The show was the greatest show ever in those days. Now, the show consists of Robin whining about President Trump and mostly boring guests. That said, the phone calls are still great. Edited May 16, 2019 by Bill from NYC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Howard is hit and miss but I love having an alternative to the local political whining and shilling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Nobody here commenting here about his potty mouth. Please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 12 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: I thought that Artie was 10x funnier than Jackie. Jmo. Same here. I don't get the Jackie love. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 17, 2019 Share Posted May 17, 2019 Richard was the last strong addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 Hopefully they will FINALLY fire Benjy this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, BillsFanNC said: Hopefully they will FINALLY fire Benjy this time! What happened? Have not listened today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Artie Lange back in jail .... https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/artie-lange-arrested-parole. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 minute ago, LabattBlue said: What happened? Have not listened today. Late again. Howard claims he has taken himself out of decision process and the powers that be have wanted to fire Benjy years ago for chronic lateness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Gugny said: Artie Lange back in jail .... https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/artie-lange-arrested-parole. He doesn't even look like a human being anymore. The last mugshot looks like something out of a Rob Zombie movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Just now, RaoulDuke79 said: He doesn't even look like a human being anymore. The last mugshot looks like something out of a Rob Zombie movie. Nice profile there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Artie Lange back in jail .... https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/artie-lange-arrested-parole. that's too bad. he'll always be a train wreck. i never like his stand up act, but he was an outstanding co-host on that show. On 5/16/2019 at 9:57 PM, row_33 said: Richard was the last strong addition the writer chris isn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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