Ray D'arcy on RTE Radio 1 **Mod Warning post 1, 1263, 1610**

Lady Chatterton

Dear God, please arrange for Derek Mooney to return to this slot with some light entertainment. Listening to this feels wrong, it's like eavesdropping on a private therapy session.

PeterTheNinth

"Niamh, you're a great woman.... well she's gone now".

Good man Ray. The master of the pointless, meaningless correction of others.

Lady Chatterton

RTÉ won't be happy until they have the entire country on antidepressants, there is waaaaaaaay too much time given over serious illness and death. It feels like each show has a misery quota to fill

Brendan Bendar

A man in his fifties going Doo Lally with the arrival of Shane Filan into the studio says it all for me.

Hairdresser radio...sorry that's even an insult to hairdresser radio.

Pure and utter rubbish.

NIMAN

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

RTwon't be happy until they have the entire country on antidepressants, there is waaaaaaaay too much time given over serious illness and death. It feels like each show has a misery quota to fill

Its the staple diet now of RTE shows.

LiveLine, The Late Late Show, Ray Darcy on Saturday night, Miriams show, Rays 3pm radio show.......every single one needs a misery porn slot.

honeybear

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Dear God, please arrange for Derek Mooney to return to this slot with some light entertainment. Listening to this feels wrong, it's like eavesdropping on a private therapy session.

Guys, do ye not remember all our rants about Derek! I'm not a Ray fan, but Derek?

Only thing I really miss is Mooney Tunes which I loved and Derek backing the 200/1 shot at Cheltenham (much to the dismay of Michael Fortune)

sligojoek

You can say what you like about Mooney (and I've said plenty) but he was light hearted and easy going. Ray Darcy brings it down to a whole new level. If it's not doom and gloom, it's fake fun. ie. 'HERE WE ARE IN STUDIO "TEEEEN" WITH (insert average band here)

Brendan Bendar

And going totally overboard at the arrival of a total has-been Shane Filan into the studio.

Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely.

D'arcy is well out of his depth.

dxhound2005

Shane will be on with another balding DJ next week.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b090v687

BPKS

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

RTÉ won't be happy until they have the entire country on antidepressants, there is waaaaaaaay too much time given over serious illness and death. It feels like each show has a misery quota to fill

I wouldnt be surprised if RTE are secretly large shareholders in a Pharma company who churn out anti-depressants.

horseburger

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

A man in his fifties going Doo Lally with the arrival of Shane Filan into the studio says it all for me.

Hairdresser radio...sorry that's even an insult to hairdresser radio.

Pure and utter rubbish.

What sort of tone of voice, do you think he should adopt, when introducing guests?

I detected a sense of fun, in the way he introduced Shane Filan, rather than it being a case of him going "Doo Lally".

https://rte.ie/r.html?rii=b9_21224021_19148_24-08-2017_

Brendan Bendar

horseburger wrote: »

What sort of tone of voice, do you think he should adopt, when introducing guests?

I detected a sense of fun, in the way he introduced Shane Filan, rather than it being a case of him going "Doo Lally".

https://rte.ie/r.html?rii=b9_21224021_19148_24-08-2017_

Something less false and less 'put on' than was used would do me.

Ash.J.Williams

Heard Dave fanning interviewing an expert on beards from the 1700's to 1850. Not only did Dave steer the interview in many interesting and humorous directions but he also got the guest excited about his chosen expertise and the result was highly entertaining and interesting. Dave is far better than Ray and tubs.

dxhound2005

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Heard Dave fanning interviewing an expert on beards from the 1700's to 1850. Not only did Dave steer the interview in many interesting and humorous directions but he also got the guest excited about his chosen expertise and the result was highly entertaining and interesting. Dave is far better than Ray and tubs.

Hairdresser radio.

Brendan Bendar

dxhound2005 wrote: »

Hairdresser radio.

Nice one!!

horseburger

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Something less false and less 'put on' than was used would do me.

I don't consider that he was being false or putting anything on. He just introduced Shane Filan, in a light hearted way.

No matter what Ray D'Arcy does, he'll get criticised.

You also criticised the fact that they had Shane Filan on as guest, on the basis of your contention that he is "hardly in the full limelight now surely".

You said: "Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely".

So what, if he might be playing smaller venues now, compared to the size of venues he played with Westlife.

That is not a good reason, to not interview him, and not a good reason, to not introduce him to the listeners, in a positive, light hearted way.

Brendan Bendar

horseburger wrote: »

I don't consider that he was being false or putting anything on. He just introduced Shane Filan, in a light hearted way.

No matter what Ray D'Arcy does, he'll get criticised.

You also criticised the fact that they had Shane Filan on as guest, on the basis of your contention that he is "hardly in the full limelight now surely".

You said: "Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely".

So what, if he might be playing smaller venues now, compared to the size of venues he played with Westlife.

That is not a good reason, to not interview him, and not a good reason, to not introduce him to the listeners, in a positive, light hearted way.

My friend,you are putting words in my mouth, I don't like that.

I won't even bother rebutting your obvious attempt to get a rise out of me.

Very obvious, and regrettably, unsuccessful.

horseburger

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

My friend,you are putting words in my mouth, I don't like that.

I won't even bother rebutting your obvious attempt to get a rise out of me.

Very obvious, and regrettably, unsuccessful.

You said:

""Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely".

It would seem to me, that you are suggesting, that he should not have been interviewed at all, on the basis of your contention, that he is not at some particular height of celebrity profile and popularity, or not as popular as Westlife once were.

If that isn't what you are suggesting, well then, what is it that you are suggesting, by saying: "Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely"?

Brendan Bendar

horseburger wrote: »

You said:

""Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely".

It would seem to me, that you are suggesting, that he should not have been interviewed at all, on the basis of your contention, that he is not at some particular height of celebrity profile and popularity, or not as popular as Westlife once were.

If that isn't what you are suggesting, well then, what is it that you are suggesting, by saying: "Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely"?

Very simple, my friend, and you know this of course, you know it, and I know it.

I'm simply saying he was not deserving of the puerile off the wall stupid introduction, remember that word, my friend, I n t r o d u c ti o n,that Mr D'Arcy gave him.

But you know that, and I know that you know, so what's with the arseboxing you are going on with ?:D

horseburger

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Very simple, my friend, and you know this of course, you know it, and I know it.

I'm simply saying he was not deserving of the puerile off the wall stupid introduction, remember that word, my friend, I n t r o d u c ti o n,that Mr D'Arcy gave him.

But you know that, and I know that you know, so what's with the arseboxing you are going on with ?:D

Nothing of what you have said above, answers what I asked you, which was why you felt the need to make the comment about Shane Filan's current popularity, where you pondered whether or not he was "hardly in the full limelight", as if his particular level of popularity, was some sort of condition, as to whether or not he'd be permitted to be interviewed on the radio show.

All Ray D'Arcy said in his introduction was "Welcome back. We're joined in Studio 10, by Shane Filan, Ladies and Gentlemen!" Ray D'Arcy then cheered, as if cheering when a band walks onstage. I guess he did this, because Shane Filan was about to sing live on the show. It was a light hearted introduction. That's all it was, but you are using it, as a furtherance, of your constant complaining about Ray D'Arcy.

https://rte.ie/r.html?rii=b9_21224021_19148_24-08-2017_

Brendan Bendar

horseburger wrote: »

Nothing of what you have said above, answers what I asked you, which was why you felt the need to make the comment about Shane Filan's current popularity, where you pondered whether or not he was "hardly in the full limelight", as if his particular level of popularity, was some sort of condition, as to whether or not he'd be permitted to be interviewed on the radio show.

All Ray D'Arcy said in his introduction was "Welcome back. We're joined in Studio 10, by Shane Filan, Ladies and Gentlemen!" Ray D'Arcy then cheered, as if cheering when a band walks onstage. I guess he did this, because Shane Filan was about to sing live on the show. It was a light hearted introduction. That's all it was, but you are using it, as a furtherance, of your constant complaining about Ray D'Arcy.

https://rte.ie/r.html?rii=b9_21224021_19148_24-08-2017_

I'm not complaining about Mr D'Arcy personally, I'm sure he is a nice person, I'm pointing out that his on air persona, the content of the show and the presentation style is frankly sub standard.

I would suggest that by most people's judgement his introduction of Mr Filan was over the top and frankly foolish and embarrassing, especially when Mr Filan's ' 'star ' is in distinct decline, was more fitting for a minor deity than someone,however talented, is on the fringe of the z lists.

I never suggested or implied he shouldn't be on the show, despite how you seem to want to air that impression, totally incorrectly of course but,hey, we all have our problems I guess

Ash.J.Williams

horseburger wrote: »

You said:

""Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely".

It would seem to me, that you are suggesting, that he should not have been interviewed at all, on the basis of your contention, that he is not at some particular height of celebrity profile and popularity, or not as popular as Westlife once were.

If that isn't what you are suggesting, well then, what is it that you are suggesting, by saying: "Nothing against Mr Filan he is talented but hardly in the full limelight now surely"?

In fairness anyone remotely connected to Westlife should be executed.

PeterTheNinth

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

In fairness anyone remotely connected to Westlife should be executed.

I really dont understand why they are writing reams and reams about Shane Filan. I'm not sure this is a row worth having.

Ash.J.Williams

Me neither... I used to cringe hearing about all the beatles official records that Westlife were breaking ie no. 1s etc... Yet westlife are now almost forgotten. I say almost as they will do the pension tour soon

Brendan Bendar

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

I really dont understand why they are writing reams and reams about Shane Filan. I'm not sure this is a row worth having.

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Me neither... I used to cringe hearing about all the beatles official records that Westlife were breaking ie no. 1s etc... Yet westlife are now almost forgotten. I say almost as they will do the pension tour soon

Not really writing about Mr Filan,lads, writing about the 'introduction' given to him by Mr D'Arcy on his radio show which in my opinion was so over the top and way out of context that one had to wonder had Mr D'Arcy lost his marbles or had Mr Filan come into the studio on a flying saucer with two aliens at the controls.

All about context,lads.

PeterTheNinth

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

All about context,lads.

I did hear it and I thought it was a bit facetious/mocking or something all right. A bit like a Kermit D Frog intro, not that D'Arcy has half of the presenting talent or professional of the bould Kermit.

Brendan Bendar

PeterTheNinth wrote: »

I did hear it and I thought it was a bit facetious/mocking or something all right. A bit like a Kermit D Frog intro, not that D'Arcy has half of the presenting talent or professional of the bould Kermit.

Yes Peter, I was driving the slab down the 'fiddy' and just tuned to get Drivetime when if heard this intro for whom I didn't know,the intensity of the 'screams' led me to believe is was Donald J Trump in person or at least the Emir of a minor Emirate in the Middle East or maybe Diego Costa after transferring to Dundalk.

Lad went ape.

PeterTheNinth

Another petty correction from Ray there. He really must be an insecure man to feel the need to point out the most innocuous of errors made by others. It's a pity he wasn't as good at the mixing desk as he is at correcting others.

horseburger

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

I'm not complaining about Mr D'Arcy personally, I'm sure he is a nice person, I'm pointing out that his on air persona, the content of the show and the presentation style is frankly sub standard.

I would suggest that by most people's judgement his introduction of Mr Filan was over the top and frankly foolish and embarrassing, especially when Mr Filan's ' 'star ' is in distinct decline, was more fitting for a minor deity than someone,however talented, is on the fringe of the z lists.

I never suggested or implied he shouldn't be on the show, despite how you seem to want to air that impression, totally incorrectly of course but,hey, we all have our problems I guess

You are exaggerating about his introduction. All he did was introduce him, and then he cheered in a light hearted manner, I guess, because Shane Filan was about to sing live on the show. He cheered, as audiences do, when bands walk onstage.

It is a talk show. They don't just interview high profile celebrities.

You still have not answered my question as to why you felt the need to ponder, as to whether or not Shane Filan was "hardly in the full limelight".

What does it matter how popular Shane Filan is, compared to the popularity that Westlife had?

How do you know that his "'star' is in distinct decline"? So what if he isn't playing the size of venues he played with Westlife.

He's playing the Olympia and The Waterfront Hall in October, as well as numerous other dates in venues of comparable size to the Olympia and The Waterfront Hall, which are venues that many bands play on a regular basis.

https://www.facebook.com/ShaneFilanOfficial/app/123966167614127/?ref=page_internal

There are not that many bands, or singers, who can maintain a level of popularity, or a particular height of interest, in their concert tours, to be able to play massive outdoor venues throughout their careers. Many bands reach a particular height, at a certain point, but later, in the years that follow, may play smaller venues.

Oasis1974

horseburger wrote: »

You are exaggerating about his introduction. All he did was introduce him, and then he cheered in a light hearted manner, I guess, because Shane Filan was about to sing live on the show. He cheered, as audiences do, when bands walk onstage.

It is a talk show. They don't just interview high profile celebrities.

You still have not answered my question as to why you felt the need to ponder, as to whether or not Shane Filan was "hardly in the full limelight".

What does it matter how popular Shane Filan is, compared to the popularity that Westlife had?

How do you know that his "'star' is in distinct decline"? So what if he isn't playing the size of venues he played with Westlife.

He's playing the Olympia and The Waterfront Hall in October, as well as numerous other dates in venues of comparable size to the Olympia and The Waterfront Hall, which are venues that many bands play on a regular basis.

https://www.facebook.com/ShaneFilanOfficial/app/123966167614127/?ref=page_internal

There are not that many bands, or singers, who can maintain a level of popularity, or a particular height of interest, in their concert tours, to be able to play massive outdoor venues throughout their careers. Many bands reach a particular height, at a certain point, but later, in the years that follow, may play smaller venues.

He never reached any heights in the first place. His music is ear cancer he plays in venues that theirs no way in hell he could sell out. Saying that hes just downgrading from the stadiums he was playing in his early career is stupid...