The Louise Duffy Show

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wnolan1992 wrote: »

Ann's been on air a few times recently. It's great when she's on, I think a show in this timeslot works best when there are people bouncing off each other as opposed to just one person.

Have to agree, one of the best things about the Ray Foley how was that there could sometimes be about 10/15 minutes where they would just have the craic with each other, almost as if they forgot they were on the radio. If Louise and Ann could do this more often it'd be brilliant!

Louise always says Ann always have some sort of story about what's happened the night before or at the weekend... Story time with Ann Gleeson, new feature?!

Joe Duffy..

I honestly don't understand how Louise Duffy is still on the radio, still sounds nervous after a couple of months, gets tongue tied on a daily basis, nervously giggling every couple of sentences, and has a habit of shouting a lot, and her elongation of words does my head in. " Heeerree's Kings of Leeooooon'. A shambles.

Chip Whitley

Joe Duffy.. wrote: »

I honestly don't understand how Louise Duffy is still on the radio, still sounds nervous after a couple of months, gets tongue tied on a daily basis, nervously giggling every couple of sentences, and has a habit of shouting a lot, and her elongation of words does my head in. " Heeerree's Kings of Leeooooon'. A shambles.

A shambles is way way harsh. Tony Fenton sounds nervous when talking to callers. Ray D'Arcy mucks up technology every day. All the other DJ's I listen to on a regular basis (Dermot & Dave, Ray Foley, Beat FM Breakfast) can get tongue-tied.

Basically what you're saying is you don't like her presenting style. Hardly right to call the whole show a shambles.

I think you should talk to... Joe, Joe. :pac:

hufpc8w3adnk65

First link of the show today "After awhile" was used! Shes starting too get in my nerves now with her silly giggling.

Ann has been on a lot today tho thats good. The famous 5 is finishing this week she said and not a moment too soon IMO

Radio Freak

MrMac84 wrote: »

First link of the show today "After awhile" was used! Shes starting too get in my nerves now with her silly giggling.

Ann has been on a lot today tho thats good. The famous 5 is finishing this week she said and not a moment too soon IMO

It's easy to criticise a radio presenters links like Louise Duffy. I'd like to see any of you doing her job and see how you got on. The best presenters make mistakes and our nervous. Nobody is perfect. I personally would not be able to do her job, but that's me.

Chip Whitley

There's an ad for Ford on YouTube before videos that's in conjunction with Today FM. Features Louise and Ann. It's well done.

wnolan1992

The current ad for the show that's on about what they do during the lunchtime news is really good. Laughed out loud the first time I heard it, and it's not many ads that I can say that about.

Chip Whitley

wnolan1992 wrote: »

The current ad for the show that's on about what they do during the lunchtime news is really good. Laughed out loud the first time I heard it, and it's not many ads that I can say that about.

Louise's ads have always stood out imo, even when she was on early morning. Always made me laugh as long as they weren't played around the clock.

Vojera

The Incredible Hulk wrote: »

Louise's ads have always stood out imo, even when she was on early morning. Always made me laugh as long as they weren't played around the clock.

"Get over yourself, Anton!"

bloopy

I wonder has she been told to change the playlist. She seems to be just playing the same bland pop that the rest of them play now.
Compared what she was playing when she first started in the afternoons, her current playlist could just as easily be on any off the other DJ shows on Irish radio.
A little disappointed.

reg114

Louise would have had very little input into what the music policy on her show would have been, so any change lately would have been a decision taken by either the new PD or music director.

bloopy

reg114 wrote: »

Louise would have had very little input into what the music policy on her show would have been, so any change lately would have been a decision taken by either the new PD or music director.

Ah. I did not know that.
Is it not a little sad then that DJ's are just there to provide a breathing space between the loop of 10-15 songs that are played constantly throughout the day.
Listening to the show at the moment and the music lineup is a complete and utter change from when she started in April.

Doctor Strange

bloopy wrote: »

Ah. I did not know that.
Is it not a little sad then that DJ's are just there to provide a breathing space between the loop of 10-15 songs that are played constantly throughout the day.
Listening to the show at the moment and the music lineup is a complete and utter change from when she started in April.

It's godawful. I can go a week without Today FM, then tune in and be able to pick out the songs that will be played to death across the day. At least Paul McLoone goes for different stuff when he's on.

reg114

bloopy wrote: »

Ah. I did not know that.
Is it not a little sad then that DJ's are just there to provide a breathing space between the loop of 10-15 songs that are played constantly throughout the day.
Listening to the show at the moment and the music lineup is a complete and utter change from when she started in April.

Sadly it seems those 10-15 songs guarantee a greater listenership than an eclectic mix of quality tunes.

Chip Whitley

The Ed Sheeran feature was very enjoyable today. Good craic. Anyone else have sound issues though, I did. Today FM player is not the best today either. Almost sounds like a skipping CD now.

Synode

Yeh enjoyed it too. The sound for one of Ed's songs (think it was the first) was atrocious. But it improved

Synode

The show is growing on me. The music is varied and for the most part very good and you can drift in and out of the show while working. Looking forward to Dermot & Dave's new show which would fit in nicely at 2:30pm.

Really hope Tony recovers and gets a weekend slot.

hufpc8w3adnk65

Synode wrote: »

The show is growing on me. The music is varied and for the most part very good and you can drift in and out of the show while working. Looking forward to Dermot & Dave's new show which would fit in nicely at 2:30pm.

Really hope Tony recovers and gets a weekend slot.

I hope Louise gets the push too the 2:30 slot and have D&D at 12:00 the lunch time on today fm needs banter and humor and down right messing!! The lads been on at 2:30 as the lead into Matt Cooper wouldn't work, IMO

Chip Whitley

Synode wrote: »

The show is growing on me. The music is varied and for the most part very good and you can drift in and out of the show while working. Looking forward to Dermot & Dave's new show which would fit in nicely at 2:30pm.

Really hope Tony recovers and gets a weekend slot.

I think D&D could be going to lunchtime actually and maybe Louise going to 2.30. Something was said on Foley's NTN Podcast about them taking his old slot so you wouldn't know.

saythatagain

Ya, I think Louise and her show are moving to 2.30pm as she said something about Today fm giving her a new show on Twitter.

Synode

Makes sense I suppose

Fresh Pots

Synode wrote: »

Makes sense I suppose

Yeah,much better suited to that slot.

hufpc8w3adnk65

saythatagain wrote: »

Ya, I think Louise and her show are moving to 2.30pm as she said something about Today fm giving her a new show on Twitter.

Link too the tweet?

real rocker

saythatagain wrote: »

Ya, I think Louise and her show are moving to 2.30pm as she said something about Today fm giving her a new show on Twitter.

Why would she want a show on Twitter?

wnolan1992

Louise doing the 2:30 slot would make far more sense tbh. She's a similar style presenter to Tony in that her show is best when it's music focused. A lunchtime show should be a bit of craic to get you over the hump of the day. Dermot and Dave would be well suited to that IMO. (with Ann ofc :pac:)

siblers

Phil Cawley must be kinda pissed thought, fecker seems to work his arse off for the station but can't get a proper weekday slot

More Music

real rocker wrote: »

Why would she want a show on Twitter?

Beat me to it!

Doctor Strange

siblers wrote: »

Phil Cawley must be kinda pissed thought, fecker seems to work his arse off for the station but can't get a proper weekday slot

I get the impression he's happy enough on weekend and the occasional "Phil-in" weekday stuff.

saythatagain

https://twitter.com/louiseduffyshow/status/494920111036575744

MrMac84 wrote: »

Link too the tweet?

Itssoeasy

I got to listen to the show all week and I think she is really good anyway from FNA and Saturday hits but paula macsweeney did brilliant and her and Ann have brilliant on air chemistry.

reg114

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I got to listen to the show all week and I think she is really good anyway from FNA and Saturday hits but paula macsweeney did brilliant and her and Ann have brilliant on air chemistry.

Paula has a terrific personality but the voice would go through your head, she needs someone to tell her to calm down when on air, especially when talking to callers. She also made far too big a deal about it being an honour to cover all week for Louise, it was cringey. Paula can talk to beat the band but needs to slow things down big time.

siblers

Paula seemed very ropey, she's good craic but she kept getting her words jumbled up and never seemed to know what was happening after each segment. Her choice of music is very generic when compared to Louise.

ford fiesta

These new wave of radio presenters that have popped up in the last 5, 10 years really havent a clue about music, they may as well be working in call centres or any job where their voice needs to be heard and projecting their voice. Are they really into the music they are told to play, especially the older music, most of them werent even born when these songs had already become classics.. They are bringing down the good name radio once had.

LynnGrace

reg114 wrote: »

Paula has a terrific personality but the voice would go through your head, she needs someone to tell her to calm down when on air, especially when talking to callers. She also made far too big a deal about it being an honour to cover all week for Louise, it was cringey. Paula can talk to beat the band but needs to slow things down big time.

Didn't hear her, but definitely agree re the voice and the need for calming down. I used to hear her on the Ian Dempsey Show, and could only listen to her in small doses.

Chip Whitley

Was only just reading there that Louise is up 5000 listeners on The KC Show in the last JNLRs. Fair play, but she is still making way for Dermot & Dave. I'm really enjoying her show I must say, but equally am looking forward to D&D. Hope she'll only be moved as far as 2.30.

http://www.goss.ie/2014/07/louise-duffy-is-moving-for-dermot-dave-and-bags-new-primetime-slot/

Cork_chick_94

I guess it's very awkward for today fm to confirm the new schedule due to the sensitive issue involved.

Chip Whitley

Cork_chick_94 wrote: »

I guess it's very awkward for today fm to confirm the new schedule due to the sensitive issue involved.

I agree. It could be another few weeks before something definite is confirmed.

Henwin

what sensitive issue? i'm very curious

Synode

I'm guessing Tony's sickness?

gimmick

Who are Dermot & Dave? Are we heading back to a Ray Foley type show at Lunchtime? Say it ain't so?

Synode

gimmick wrote: »

Who are Dermot & Dave? Are we heading back to a Ray Foley type show at Lunchtime? Say it ain't so?

I'm delighted to say it is so. Dermot & Dave have been on 98fm for years, first doing the breakfast show and in recent years the drivetime show. They're great craic.

What do you have against a bit of fun at lunchtime?

Itssoeasy

Synode wrote: »

I'm delighted to say it is so. Dermot & Dave have been on 98fm for years, first doing the breakfast show and in recent years the drivetime show. They're great craic.

What do you have against a bit of fun at lunchtime?

A bit of fun but nothing too serious.

Chip Whitley

It will be a similar style show to Ray Foley in that it will be comedy and chemistry between the hosts-based more so than music or topically based. But I would say that Dermot & Dave are more accessible than Ray Foley was, he has been a divisive personality since The Blast. D&D will have a broader appeal imo.

gimmick

Synode wrote: »

I'm delighted to say it is so. Dermot & Dave have been on 98fm for years, first doing the breakfast show and in recent years the drivetime show. They're great craic.

What do you have against a bit of fun at lunchtime?

Nothing against fun, everything against Foley.

BPKS

Good interview with Tom from Kasabian there. Even though she made a couple of f-ups (saying Cardiff instead of Celtic!) it came across as though both were having good craic.

Mantis Toboggan

who was the signer songwriter that she had on earlier in the week?

Chip Whitley

I think show has developed very well. She is far more confident as a presenter now and herself and Ann have a good chemistry. Glad to see her staying in a prime time slot.

Synode

Louise just said on air they'll be back in two weeks and will be filling in for Tony for a few weeks. So it's still just temporary then?

Chip Whitley

Synode wrote: »

Louise just said on air they'll be back in two weeks and will be filling in for Tony for a few weeks. So it's still just temporary then?

Putting aside that Tony may be in ill health, personally I think Louise should be given the 2.30 - 4.00 slot permanently. I thinks she's shown enough now to be trusted with it. Great mix of chat and good music.

Should Tony return to Today FM I'd feel he'd be more suited to a chart show at the weekends.

ford fiesta

Brendão wrote: »

Putting aside that Tony may be in ill health, personally I think Louise should be given the 2.30 - 4.00 slot permanently. I thinks she's shown enough now to be trusted with it. Great mix of chat and good music.

Should Tony return to Today FM I'd feel he'd be more suited to a chart show at the weekends.

Should Tony return to Today FM, LD would be more suited to a weekend chart show....