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Newstalk Megathread 22/08/16 to date

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  • Registered Users Posts: 103 ✭✭Big Daddy Kane


    I like the girl sitting in for Sean today, knew the topics and let the contributers finish their segments!

    Probably should do the lunchtime slot?


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭Hamsterchops


    Did Newstalk ever broadcast in fm stereo?


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    Did Newstalk ever broadcast in fm stereo?

    Not nationwide anyway. Back in 2006 when they launched first they primarily used the 5 107 frequencies (107.0/107.2/107.4/107.6/107.8) and in order to squeeze in those transmissions they had to be in mono. They’ve expanded out of 107 since but have remained in mono.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭Hamsterchops


    FM 106 is in mono.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 14,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭marno21


    FM 106 is in mono.

    Indeed. The Dublin (pre nationwide) operation was before my time so I wasn’t sure if it had been in mono before 2006.

    The original 5 frequencies (with exceptions) network had several issues since initial rollout that have only been addressed in recent years. For example, the Woodcock Hill (Limerick) and Corran Mtn (Mallow) transmitters were both on 107.0 however there are areas in between (around Charleville for example) where the two transmitters were clashing with each other making reception difficult. This area would have coverage from Mullaghanish for the national services but the 107.4 transmission from Mullaghanish is directional towards Kerry. The Mallow outlet moved to 106.4 a few years back.

    Same issue must have been happening in Clonmel/South Tipp as the 107.4 relay there moved to 106.0 some years back


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,441 ✭✭✭jippo nolan


    marno21 wrote: »
    Indeed. The Dublin (pre nationwide) operation was before my time so I wasn’t sure if it had been in mono before 2006.

    The original 5 frequencies (with exceptions) network had several issues since initial rollout that have only been addressed in recent years. For example, the Woodcock Hill (Limerick) and Corran Mtn (Mallow) transmitters were both on 107.0 however there are areas in between (around Charleville for example) where the two transmitters were clashing with each other making reception difficult. This area would have coverage from Mullaghanish for the national services but the 107.4 transmission from Mullaghanish is directional towards Kerry. The Mallow outlet moved to 106.4 a few years back.

    Same issue must have been happening in Clonmel/South Tipp as the 107.4 relay there moved to 106.0 some years back

    I mentioned this in a text message to the Tom Dunne show a few years ago that the music he was playing was unlistenable in mono, he replied that Stereo was overrated!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,281 ✭✭✭Hamsterchops


    I mentioned this in a text message to the Tom Dunne show a few years ago that the music he was playing was unlistenable in mono, he replied that Stereo was overrated!

    Think he might have been quoting John Lennon there ?

    I guess Newstalk must be one of the few, if not the only FM station broadcast in mono?


  • Registered Users Posts: 284 ✭✭parttime


    I mentioned this in a text message to the Tom Dunne show a few years ago that the music he was playing was unlistenable in mono, he replied that Stereo was overrated!


    Tom Dunne is massively overrated


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Mr.CoolGuy


    Not sure of her name but I enjoyed the woman who was in for Moncrieff today. What would she normally be on?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,039 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    Mr.CoolGuy wrote: »
    Not sure of her name but I enjoyed the woman who was in for Moncrieff today. What would she normally be on?

    Stefanie Preissner. Thought she was great, myself. For someone who wouldn’t be used to host a live radio show, she does have her podcast and has done interviews etc.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,270 ✭✭✭✭BPKS


    Anton Savage now presenting The Hard Shoulder


    Give that man a full time job Newstalk and get rid of the some of the deadwood


  • Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Hearing Anton is great again. I hope he gets a proper, full time role again, albeit preferably on a more light-hearted show. He might be good at the 'Lunchtime Live' format, too.


    But I do quite like Kieran Cuddihy (unsure if I've spelt that correctly, though).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,039 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    Hearing Anton is great again. I hope he gets a proper, full time role again, albeit preferably on a more light-hearted show. He might be good at the 'Lunchtime Live' format, too.

    Please, no. Get rid of ‘Lunchtime Live’. It’s awful, no matter who is presenting.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



  • Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Please, no. Get rid of ‘Lunchtime Live’. It’s awful, no matter who is presenting.


    And replace it with what, though? They already have every other base covered. Lunchtime Live is just the Joe Duffy show. Show for people to ring and complain. Not sure what you could put in it's slot that'd be worth listening to.


    Although I have to be honest, I wouldn't be a huge Andrea fan. Although she's miles better than Ciara Kelly was.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,309 Mod ✭✭✭✭mzungu


    Andrea is fine, they just need to give her a better format.

    The current setup does nobody any favours. There is only so much of the regular Joe & Jane Soap sounding off on the issues of the day that anyone can take. Liveline already caters for this.


  • Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    mzungu wrote: »
    Andrea is fine, they just need to give her a better format.

    The current setup does nobody any favours. There is only so much of the regular Joe & Jane Soap sounding off on the issues of the day that anyone can take. Liveline already caters for this.


    But Liveline is very popular, which is why i assume they want to run a similar show at similar time. Some people may like the format, but not the presenter, so this gives them an alternative option.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    Please, no. Get rid of ‘Lunchtime Live’. It’s awful, no matter who is presenting.

    I liked it with George.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    And replace it with what, though? They already have every other base covered. Lunchtime Live is just the Joe Duffy show. Show for people to ring and complain. Not sure what you could put in it's slot that'd be worth listening to.


    Although I have to be honest, I wouldn't be a huge Andrea fan. Although she's miles better than Ciara Kelly was.

    Andrea is so bland there’s nothing really to dislike. No real opinions, not very well informed, sorry for saying it but low brow. I heard her saying that she’s constantly checking Instagram and that she’s also a huge Westlife fan and sorry again but I don’t think a Westlife, Instagram fan will ever have anything interesting to say.

    In contrast,Pat today said unsurprisingly that he has never seen an episode of Love Island and never will.I bet Andrea watches it though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,821 ✭✭✭Fann Linn


    BPKS wrote: »
    Anton Savage now presenting The Hard Shoulder


    Give that man a full time job Newstalk and get rid of the some of the deadwood

    Ciara Kelly followed by Shane could be a start.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    Fann Linn wrote: »
    Ciara Kelly followed by Shane could be a start.

    I like Ciara on Breakfast,I didn’t on lunchtime live.I think they gel well together.


  • Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    And replace it with what, though?
    A quiz show, whether with comedians and public figures, or callers. Better still, a mix of both.

    It's very engaging, and people love quizzes. The BBC does some very good daytime quiz shows which we could take inspiration from.

    There's a big market out there for this, I really believe so.

    Realistically, it could only be one day a week. I admit that is a flaw in my plan.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    hamburgham wrote: »
    I liked it with George.

    They tried couple of phone ins with him and they were excruciating. They dropped them till Ciara took over and she was miles better talking to people. It's an awful format and Hook was brutal at that, he was OK when he was doing the Right Hook at Lunchtime. However as a format it's not comparable to the show now.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    meeeeh wrote: »
    They tried couple of phone ins with him and they were excruciating. They dropped them till Ciara took over and she was miles better talking to people. It's an awful format and Hook was brutal at that, he was OK when he was doing the Right Hook at Lunchtime. However as a format it's not comparable to the show now.

    You’re right, I’d forgotten that.

    Probably not a popular suggestion but I think Alan Shatter could be an interesting presenter. He’s very intelligent and no doubt well informed on a wide variety of topics. I somehow doubt he’s an Instagram addict.

    I like to listen to shows where I can either learn something or be entertained (Moncrieff).


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,309 Mod ✭✭✭✭mzungu


    But Liveline is very popular, which is why i assume they want to run a similar show at similar time. Some people may like the format, but not the presenter, so this gives them an alternative option.

    Liveline is part of the public consciousness at this stage. But, IMO, it does the whole phone-in show shtick it a lot better than Lunchtime Live. A superior product, if you will.

    NT can do better than trying to copy Liveline.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    mzungu wrote: »
    Liveline is part of the public consciousness at this stage. But, IMO, it does the whole phone-in show shtick it a lot better than Lunchtime Live. A superior product, if you will.

    NT can do better than trying to copy Liveline.

    Yes, they do it better. I can’t stand Joe but I was trying to figure out what is it that makes it better than Lunchtime. Is it that Joe is much smarter or genuinely interested so can make more out of the material?I bet he reads a lot and I don’t get the impression Andrea does.


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  • Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    hamburgham wrote: »
    You’re right, I’d forgotten that.

    Probably not a popular suggestion but I think Alan Shatter could be an interesting presenter. He’s very intelligent and no doubt well informed on a wide variety of topics. I somehow doubt he’s an Instagram addict.

    Shatter was great on the airwaves. Very intelligent guy, quick to think on his feet from his experience of legal practice. His political career is clearly finished, I bet he'd take a gig at Newstalk. Maybe a breakfast show with himself and Mary O'Rourke.

    Imagine waking up in bed beside that pair.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,047 ✭✭✭hamburgham


    Shatter was great on the airwaves. Very intelligent guy, quick to think on his feet from his experience of legal practice. His political career is clearly finished, I bet he'd take a gig at Newstalk. Maybe a breakfast show with himself and Mary O'Rourke.

    Imagine waking up in bed beside that pair.

    Don’t give me nightmares.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,934 ✭✭✭leath_dub


    Leo clearly doesn't believe a word coming out of his own mouth on the NT breakfast show


  • Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    hamburgham wrote: »
    Yes, they do it better. I can’t stand Joe but I was trying to figure out what is it that makes it better than Lunchtime. Is it that Joe is much smarter or genuinely interested so can make more out of the material?I bet he reads a lot and I don’t get the impression Andrea does.




    I find Joe to be very blatant about picking sides and, especially in the recent case of the Bank of Ireland "reverse mortgage" loans episodes, made it far too clear that the show is about encouraging people to whine and moan, than to acknowledge anything factual. Really annoyed me.


    One thing I will say about Andrea, is that she at least makes an effort to try to be unbiased, or not make her bias as blatant as Joe.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,039 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    One thing I will say about Andrea, is that she at least makes an effort to try to be unbiased, or not make her bias as blatant as Joe.

    She’s also good at announcing when she’s got “skin” in the game, usually when the topic is hospitality lockdown.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    Andrea's spot turned into a magnet for phone-in whingers today.


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 6,309 Mod ✭✭✭✭mzungu


    hamburgham wrote: »
    Yes, they do it better. I can’t stand Joe but I was trying to figure out what is it that makes it better than Lunchtime. Is it that Joe is much smarter or genuinely interested so can make more out of the material?I bet he reads a lot and I don’t get the impression Andrea does.

    It's multifaceted. But one reason would be that Liveline has always (to this listener) run the gauntlet between serious and silly. Joe has a way of prodding his guests in a direction that works for both. He ups the ante on the serious / misery when needed, and at other times, he does a Columbo when some caller phones in with a bizarre theory. It's the tried and tested formula. When Lord Boucher Hayes* fills in, he does pretty much the same thing, albeit in a different accent. While some might argue it allows the everyday Joe and Jane their chance to participate in the public sphere, it's usually a case of the great unwashed getting a chance to vomit out whatever thought happens to be in their head at that particular time. However, this is offset by the fact that no matter how neutral JD and LBC come across, you just know they are thinking of how to prod the caller in the right direction for maximum effect.

    On the other hand, I think Andrea is simply too nice for that kind of schtick. I honestly think she feels for a lot of her callers, so even when they come out with absolute drivel, she has zero desire to gently up the ante like they do on Liveline. This means you can get some good segments where sometimes the commentary is insightful (it is rare, though) but there is never the feeling that things might kick off like they often do on Liveline.

    This is why NT need to change the format. Andrea is good, they just need to take a few risks and try something different whilst at the same time catering to her style of presenting.


    *Although, he would not go as deep into the misery as Joe.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭Mr.CoolGuy


    Is this a potential career ender by Mick Wallace? He's comparing the Uigher situation to us giving out about Mícheál Martin


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    It always surprises me who people vote for...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    Wallace gobbling like a startled turkey when challenged. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,005 ✭✭✭✭2smiggy


    Moncrieff on a Thursday afternoon used to be great. TV on the radio. Looked forward to it every week. Not sure what monstrosity has replaced it or who thought it was a good idea


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,624 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    2smiggy wrote: »
    Moncrieff on a Thursday afternoon used to be great. TV on the radio. Looked forward to it every week. Not sure what monstrosity has replaced it or who thought it was a good idea

    They just rejigged the running order. I think it's now on Mondays.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    2smiggy wrote: »
    Moncrieff on a Thursday afternoon used to be great. TV on the radio. Looked forward to it every week. Not sure what monstrosity has replaced it or who thought it was a good idea

    A pair of idiots giving poor advice.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,270 ✭✭✭✭BPKS


    A pair of idiots giving poor advice.

    Its a brutal slot and the two regular contributors are really dislikable.

    I never used to tune into Moncrieff on a Monday but would always turn over from 3 to 4 on a Thursday to enjoy the TV slot.

    Any idea what time the TV slot is on a Monday as its not 3-4 anyway.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    BPKS wrote: »
    Its a brutal slot and the two regular contributors are really dislikable.

    I never used to tune into Moncrieff on a Monday but would always turn over from 3 to 4 on a Thursday to enjoy the TV slot.

    Any idea what time the TV slot is on a Monday as its not 3-4 anyway.

    The odd time it's funny when they violently disagree on each other's advice.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,005 ✭✭✭✭2smiggy


    BPKS wrote: »
    Its a brutal slot and the two regular contributors are really dislikable.

    I never used to tune into Moncrieff on a Monday but would always turn over from 3 to 4 on a Thursday to enjoy the TV slot.

    Any idea what time the TV slot is on a Monday as its not 3-4 anyway.

    I believe it's moved to 2-3 pm on a Monday , clashing with the Joe Show


  • Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I think Esther McCarthy is sufficient as a single film-reviewer, they don't need two reviewers in Movies and Booze. And no offence to the second reviewer, but every review is always a bit OTT. Today, Michael Gandolfini's resemblance to his father James Gandolfini was so uncanny (??? it's his father) that it was described as "scary" and "unnerving".

    I love that Movies and Booze slot, never had to switch the station before.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,363 ✭✭✭✭Del.Monte


    I think Esther McCarthy is sufficient as a single film-reviewer, they don't need two reviewers in Movies and Booze. And no offence to the second reviewer, but every review is always a bit OTT. Today, Michael Gandolfini's resemblance to his father James Gandolfini was so uncanny (??? it's his father) that it was described as "scary" and "unnerving".

    I love that Movies and Booze slot, never had to switch the station before.




    I catch the movies and booze segment occasionally and the booze element is so pretentious - they probably all grew up on Blue Nun like the rest of us.


  • Posts: 13,712 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Del.Monte wrote: »
    I catch the movies and booze segment occasionally and the booze element is so pretentious - they probably all grew up on Blue Nun like the rest of us.
    There was a woman reviewer who used to do the booze aspect, she was fun. You're right, though, I'm not keen on the wine reviewers either. Could be nice if they had a chef on, instead, and still do a booze review, but with dinner ideas; that would especially have been helpful during the worst of lockdown.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,742 ✭✭✭4Ad


    I catch the movies and booze segment occasionally and the booze element is so pretentious - they probably all grew up on Blue Nun like the rest of us.

    I used to love Tomas Clancy, so intelligent and a lovely voice..

    https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/movies-and-booze-on-moncrieff/movies-booze-tomas-clancy-special

    Moncrieff also had a food/cooking section with Paolo Tullio (RIP), it was brilliant, occasionally he even mentioned food !! He had so many great stories...

    Moncrieff was very upset after both men died..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,039 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    Am I the only one who likes Fionnuala Jones’ input?

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,742 ✭✭✭4Ad


    Am I the only one who likes Fionnuala Jones’ input?

    Yes...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,270 ✭✭✭✭BPKS


    Del.Monte wrote: »
    I catch the movies and booze segment occasionally and the booze element is so pretentious - they probably all grew up on Blue Nun like the rest of us.

    I like the beer nerd.

    His laugh makes me laugh.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,039 ✭✭✭✭EmmetSpiceland


    4Ad wrote: »
    Yes...

    I’m just not too “into” the wine parts. I’ve only, ever, enjoyed one recommendation, the Bellows Rock Shiraz 2013.

    I just find Fionnuala breaks it up a bit. She’s funny enough and doesn’t take it too seriously. I, actually, think she should have her own “segment”.

    “It is not blood that makes you Irish but a willingness to be part of the Irish nation” - Thomas Davis



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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,530 ✭✭✭✭whisky_galore


    I’m just not too “into” the wine parts. I’ve only, ever, enjoyed one recommendation, the Bellows Rock Shiraz 2013.

    I just find Fionnuala breaks it up a bit. She’s funny enough and doesn’t take it too seriously. I, actually, think she should have her own “segment”.

    Is this the girl with all the "goss?"
    Best in small doses.
    I really couldn't care less what famous people do.


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