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TXFM (formerly much missed Phantom) line up

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    #1412
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Thats always been my bugbear with him..he plays what HE likes and fcuk the rest of ye.....cant see him getting a good slot on Nova though....maybe after everyone is finished...:)

    He doesn't seem to liaise much with the listeners via text and Twitter either. I find that strange when he's the head of the station. Yes, it's on the way out, but the other presenters are still doing it.....and it's always been the cornerstone of the daytime shows to take texts and tweeted requests. I understand it when it comes to Revolver because it might be prerecorded, given the time slot. Just seems a bit odd when it comes to the day shows he fills in for.
    I think a lot of the success of Joe's show is the interaction with the texters - the regulars (the same names come up again and again), the intermittenters, the commuters, the trolls (there have been a few odd texts on Joe's show over the years!) and how he deals with them - all of that matters.
    I don't have a problem with him and I don't mind when he's covering, but I don't feel much either.


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    #1413
    former total
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭former total


    John Cadell is the best presenter on TX by some distance. He will be the only real loss when it closes.


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    #1414
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,317 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    I always like Cadell, he doesn't stick to a script. Heard exactly what you said above myself. Was shocked for a sec and then thought 'Fair play'


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    #1415
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Twizzler wrote: »
    He doesn't seem to liaise much with the listeners via text and Twitter either. I find that strange when he's the head of the station. Yes, it's on the way out, but the other presenters are still doing it.....and it's always been the cornerstone of the daytime shows to take texts and tweeted requests. I understand it when it comes to Revolver because it might be prerecorded, given the time slot. Just seems a bit odd when it comes to the day shows he fills in for.
    I think a lot of the success of Joe's show is the interaction with the texters - the regulars (the same names come up again and again), the intermittenters, the commuters, the trolls (there have been a few odd texts on Joe's show over the years!) and how he deals with them - all of that matters.
    I don't have a problem with him and I don't mind when he's covering, but I don't feel much either.


    I sent him a text a few years ago about a band and his obsession with playing them.....he read it out and put HIS point across almost to the point of being abusive...after that i knew what type he was...;)


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    #1416
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,317 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Feck sake, Biffy Clyro side project earlier and now 2 from the actual Biffy Clyro.


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    #1417
    DavyD_83
    Registered Users Posts: 1,992 ✭✭✭DavyD_83


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    I sent him a text a few years ago about a band and his obsession with playing them.....he read it out and put HIS point across almost to the point of being abusive...after that i knew what type he was...;)

    the b@stard, how dare he engage with your abuse and give a counter point :pac:. I'm sure he was slightly sarky and dismissive of your view as wrong, but that's just his way.
    I've always thought of it as honest cynicism, rather than Joe's dry "wit".
    Meh, I've given up on the station a long time ago, but I'd still take Cadell over Joe any day.


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    #1418
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,317 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    DavyD_83 wrote: »
    the b@stard, how dare he engage with your abuse and give a counter point :pac:. I'm sure he was slightly sarky and dismissive of your view as wrong, but that's just his way.
    I've always thought of it as honest cynicism, rather than Joe's dry "wit".
    Meh, I've given up on the station a long time ago, but I'd still take Cadell over Joe any day.

    100% with you on that.

    Sure, I texted Joe one day saying that the reason 'Stupid Girl' by Garbage sounded like the Clash's 'Train in Vain' was because the former sampled the latter's drum beat, he read it out in the most sneery way. I was fuming.


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    #1419
    paddylonglegs
    Registered Users Posts: 3,538 ✭✭✭paddylonglegs


    Birneybau wrote: »
    100% with you on that.

    Sure, I texted Joe one day saying that the reason 'Stupid Girl' by Garbage sounded like the Clash's 'Train in Vain' was because the former sampled the latter's drum beat, he read it out in the most sneery way. I was fuming.

    There are a few times he might not get the point of the text alright, but mist of the time he has an unbiased approach to people's opinions. But at least he will challenge a text and make it interesting, unlike a lot of djs who can't deal with much more than a song request.


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    #1420
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Birneybau wrote: »
    100% with you on that.

    Sure, I texted Joe one day saying that the reason 'Stupid Girl' by Garbage sounded like the Clash's 'Train in Vain' was because the former sampled the latter's drum beat, he read it out in the most sneery way. I was fuming.


    I wouldnt read too much into it..unlike Cadell, Joe's knowledge of music lets him down sometimes , whereas JC googles kwows a lot more it seems and doesnt suffer listeners fools easily...while Joe will admit to not knowing about a band/song...which is another thing i like about Cathal too..


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    #1421
    Liam92
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Liam92


    Birneybau wrote: »
    Feck sake, Biffy Clyro side project earlier and now 2 from the actual Biffy Clyro.

    Paul Donegan, I presume?

    I can't listen to him covering other people's shows, it's as if he's trying too hard. His weekend shows are more listenable.

    But he should be working on Nova, or else he should have been given a specialist grunge/rock show on TX. There he can play all the Nirvana/Foos/Biffy he wants.


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    #1422
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Has anyone noticed a rise in the alt/indie music on other stations..??..i only listen to TX and the occasional trip to Nova and as i've said a definate rise on Nova...anyone..???


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    #1423
    RastaRed
    Registered Users Posts: 316 ✭✭RastaRed


    Max Headroom wrote: »
    Has anyone noticed a rise in the alt/indie music on other stations..??..i only listen to TX and the occasional trip to Nova and as i've said a definate rise on Nova...anyone..???

    Yeah I've noticed Nova playing the coral a lot lately, Mr Cadel played 3 faith no more tracks in the space of an hour this afternoon


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    #1424
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    RastaRed wrote: »
    Yeah I've noticed Nova playing the coral a lot lately, Mr Cadel played 3 faith no more tracks in the space of an hour this afternoon


    Yeah..he's a real rebel...and he made it sound like he was doing us a favour...:rolleyes:


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    #1425
    former total
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,536 ✭✭✭former total


    Just stop listening.


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    #1426
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    former total wrote: »
    Just stop listening.


    Is that an order...:confused:.......i cant help myself..:p


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    #1427
    LEIN
    Registered Users Posts: 9,936 ✭✭✭LEIN


    JC just tried to break tx


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    #1428
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    LEIN wrote: »
    JC just tried to break tx


    Unfortunately he didnt break it before that "i love the Beatles so much i want Macca's babies"....jesus...he went on and on about their influences on other bands, played various Beatles sounding tracks...then at the end he says "well i wont go on about the Beatles cause everyone does that"...what a tool....:rolleyes:

    NO ..i couldnt turn it off...cause the alternative is as bad.....:p


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    #1429
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,317 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Well, sit in silence. Jeeezz


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    #1430
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Birneybau wrote: »
    Well, sit in silence. Jeeezz


    Hard to sit when your under a gearbox.....:p...some people still work on their feet...:pac:


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    #1431
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    Liam92 wrote: »
    Paul Donegan, I presume?

    I can't listen to him covering other people's shows, it's as if he's trying too hard. His weekend shows are more listenable.

    But he should be working on Nova, or else he should have been given a specialist grunge/rock show on TX. There he can play all the Nirvana/Foos/Biffy he wants.

    I really hope Paul gets sorted with a show like that when TX ends. He knows his grunge (if that's not too much of a "Is the Pope a Catholic?" type of statement) & he always sounds excited about what he's playing. I know it's probably frustrating if you aren't into the same bands as him - but like you said, a specialist show for him would work well. I just hope there is call for it somewhere.


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    #1432
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    On another note, I've known all the words of Blossom's Getaway for at least a month now....
    Some songs really do get a good airing!


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    #1433
    deecom
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭deecom


    Tbh just listen to 6Music... Shame nobody can get a station like that together in Ireland.


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    #1434
    Liam92
    Registered Users Posts: 128 ✭✭Liam92


    Twizzler wrote: »
    On another note, I've known all the words of Blossom's Getaway for at least a month now....
    Some songs really do get a good airing!

    Since they started playing 'Getaway', Blossoms have re-released 'Charlemagne' as a single, and have a new one called 'Honey Sweet'. Yet, 'Getaway' is constantly played.

    I think that has a part to play with TX's problems because it seems there's little effort in ensuring 'new' singles are still new, or else they are played to death.

    It's not that hard really. English stations are up to speed all the time regarding new releases and deciding to stop playing songs over and over.


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    #1435
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    deecom wrote: »
    Tbh just listen to 6Music... Shame nobody can get a station like that together in Ireland.

    Will see if I can get an app for that when I get home & the wifi is stronger...can't find it now. I am definitely more of an "actual radio" listener (aka dinosaur) but I suppose provisions need to be made at this time for post-Oct anyway!
    I have listened to 6 whilst on my laptop & yeah, it's promising.


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    #1436
    Big Nasty
    Registered Users Posts: 22,080 ✭✭✭✭Big Nasty


    What was the craic with Joe this week? Holidays or covering a slot on another company station?

    Gotta have some level of respect for Cadel but he comes across very 'I'm right, you're wrong' at times. I've actually heard him use the childhood phrase 'Neah - neah, neah, neah-neah' before to a listener that contradicted his opinion.


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    #1437
    Max Headroom
    Registered Users Posts: 7,101 ✭✭✭Max Headroom


    Big Nasty wrote: »
    What was the craic with Joe this week? Holidays or covering a slot on another company station?

    Gotta have some level of respect for Cadel but he comes across very 'I'm right, you're wrong' at times. I've actually heard him use the childhood phrase 'Neah - neah, neah, neah-neah' before to a listener that contradicted his opinion.

    If im honest, and i hate going on as if i hated him..i dont..but i cant really see a slot for him on any other station..unless its a late night one, he knows his stuff alright ....,to the point of boredom sometimes, ..:o


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    #1438
    Kensington
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,683 ✭✭✭Kensington


    He covered for Sean Moncrief on Newstalk before.


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    #1439
    deecom
    Registered Users Posts: 425 ✭✭deecom


    Twizzler wrote: »
    Will see if I can get an app for that when I get home & the wifi is stronger...can't find it now. I am definitely more of an "actual radio" listener (aka dinosaur) but I suppose provisions need to be made at this time for post-Oct anyway!
    I have listened to 6 whilst on my laptop & yeah, it's promising.

    TuneIn Radio, think most stations stream on it. ;)


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    #1440
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    deecom wrote: »
    TuneIn Radio, think most stations stream on it. ;)
    Got it there - cheers! The things you don't know you don't know...v useful info. Thanks.


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    #1441
    Twizzler
    Registered Users Posts: 305 ✭✭Twizzler


    Big Nasty wrote: »
    What was the craic with Joe this week? Holidays or covering a slot on another company station?

    I would think a hol because he isn't tweeting, and he usually tweets if he is filling in for someone...just a guess though.


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