tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post3634395598744393201..comments2023-10-22T07:07:22.603-05:00Comments on <a href="http://sturminator.blogspot.com/">Bob's Blog - Live from Lewisville</a>: But why is Garth Brooks on his Mask?Sturminatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03512218221714280831noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-25617811250510240952007-10-18T21:03:00.000-05:002007-10-18T21:03:00.000-05:00I think the stars are done this year. They will n...I think the stars are done this year. They will not make the playoffs. And this isn't a knee jerk reaction.<BR/><BR/><BR/>and what makes the ticket great is that the listener feels apart of the family. Right now, I am worried that Greggo has a tennis shoe stuck in his cheek again.<BR/><BR/>stay hard.mrowlouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349571454520218474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-45227516991437383102007-10-18T20:38:00.000-05:002007-10-18T20:38:00.000-05:00The thing that makes The Ticket special to me is t...The thing that makes The Ticket special to me is the kinship made with the listener. For 14 years I have lived with these guys. I know the names of their wives, kids, and even dogs. We get a little peek into the every day lives of our second family and that is something that I've never heard duplicated.<BR/><BR/>The term P1 was a secret term of radio insiders before the Hardline said "screw it" and made it part of the Ticket vernacular many years ago. PDs all over the DFW area cringed. Now, it's a common term. We're brought behind the curtain, buddy.<BR/><BR/>Maybe they tell us a little about what it's like to go through Vicodin rehab. Or Lou Gehrig's Disease. Or just getting Digger's teeth cleaned.<BR/><BR/>Or maybe "the guys" (my wife's term) help you get through the events of 9/11 because they tell you not only what is going on, but how they feel about it. The Ticket could have gone to network that day, but they didn't. And I, and many other P1s, listened to our friends, not the talking head newscasters.<BR/><BR/>My wife (P1 by osmosis)and I will giggle at the e-brake, stop down for the concert calendar, or groan at the lameness of an 8:40 bit. She'll get home from work and say, "Did you hear what happened to Greggo?" or "Did you hear what Craig said to that girl on Gordo's corner?" Much better than "Let me tell you about my day", yes? She uses terms like "beaten down", "greatness", and "handle up". Show me another station that can make a marriage more tolerable, even enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>I could go on, but I know the dress blues are coming out, so I leave you with:<BR/><BR/>Baby armAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12836682743080066299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-37897013774062893642007-10-18T16:50:00.000-05:002007-10-18T16:50:00.000-05:00Mickey is a powerdown. I too like limiting callers...Mickey is a powerdown. <BR/><BR/>I too like limiting callers to perhaps the few that have good and/or really hot sports opinions.<BR/><BR/>I think the biggest draw for me is that the Ticket doesn't "play radio" and sensationalize everything. It's conversational and I think p1s feel an unspoken bond with their fellow listeners and Ticket hosts.Jay Callicotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894239815256855794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-15078633564945624632007-10-18T15:08:00.000-05:002007-10-18T15:08:00.000-05:00The Ticket is Maxim Magazine for radio. And they ...The Ticket is Maxim Magazine for radio. And they want to be that; but they will never want to admit to being that or else they might lose any kind of "street cred."<BR/><BR/>For example, I enjoy The Ticket, but also realize that it can be pretty juvenile (and offensive and even borderline racist) at times, so I keep my like of it to myself as my own guilty pleasure.TheDudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123535155067722324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-60195167301746982422007-10-18T14:04:00.000-05:002007-10-18T14:04:00.000-05:00The segment format is perfect for the listener. I...The segment format is perfect for the listener. I know when I can tune in and tune out, and since The Ticket has drawn in their listeners over the years, there is no need to worry that if a P1 flips over to Mike and Mike for a segment that they will be lost forever. It just means the listener didn't have an interest in that particular segment. I love that most shows (Hardline only part-time does this) announce when their segments will air. 7:30 we'll have this, 7:50 we'll have this, 8:10 we'll have this. Even though segments do not start at those times, I know when to be around the dial. When a segment ends, it's 5 minutes until traffic (which is only 50% accurate on a good day), one more commercial, Ticket Ticker, and back to the show.<BR/><BR/>The other thing is that not only do the hosts have great chemistry with each other, they have drawn us into their chemistry so that we feel like we're part of the group. What's funny is that there are less call-ins than other stations, yet we still feel like a part of the group. The good thing is that The Ticket has figured out that most callers have a bag and do not add anything to the show, so they limit the calls and the duration of the calls that get through unless the Musers are going for a layout, which is always great.<BR/><BR/>And yes, Ticket Tradio sucks and takes up too much time. Why do they need a 1 minute open and close when it just repeats what they host said?Coryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936070557168016646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-55449341518457698982007-10-18T13:39:00.000-05:002007-10-18T13:39:00.000-05:00^ And Mickey. You can throw him away too.Sports.^ And Mickey. You can throw him away too.<BR/><BR/>Sports.Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08763306184375248566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-64325297219183349122007-10-18T12:43:00.000-05:002007-10-18T12:43:00.000-05:00Also, sorry to say this (not really) but ticket tr...Also, sorry to say this (not really) but ticket tradio is a huge thrashing as are most ticket giveaways.<BR/><BR/>Sports.Jay Callicotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894239815256855794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-54014461714258273252007-10-18T12:20:00.000-05:002007-10-18T12:20:00.000-05:00There's also the "insider" aspect.It seems like th...There's also the "insider" aspect.<BR/><BR/>It seems like there was a conscious decision a few years ago (around the inception of ESPN radio in the market) to try to "broaden" appeal... The Ticket did it fine (ie: didn't compromise too much) but initially there was the sort of "I'm a member of a club" feeling that drew people in. The lingo was a big part of that.<BR/><BR/>When you first listened to the ticket back then, you were almost confused because there was a different language going on. Over time, that helped build the audience.<BR/><BR/>Besides that, I'd agree whole-heartedly with the chemistry comments. You guys have just lucked out with the chemistry being what it is.<BR/><BR/>I started listening back when Sturminator Sports was on at night. Sturm really was the one that drew me in. When he was moved to middays, then when they added Dan, I thought it was a trainwreck at first. I'd have pulled the plug right away.<BR/><BR/>Turns out it is a good thing I don't program radio stations. Because the chemistry, obviously, works. It just took a small amount of time to warm up.<BR/><BR/>The final thing is, everyone keeps getting better. The two best examples I could give of this would be Dan and Corby. I'm the guy that called in to Dan's first Stars Post Game Show (the first time he'd ventured into sports without Bob alongside) and made fun of him for calling it the "3rd Quarter." I think I said something about, "Can you talk some more about Eddie's goaltending in the 3rd quarter, or maybe we could just give Bob a call."<BR/><BR/>Today, while you wouldn't confuse Dan for a lifelong hockey expert, it's obvious he's done his homework and become a sufficient and, sometimes, really good analyst on the show. He got better and the show got better because of it. I used to want to know what Bob had to say after Stars Playoff Games. Now I want to know what Bob and Dan have to say.Dylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885873397614175129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-28363458584913731262007-10-18T11:54:00.000-05:002007-10-18T11:54:00.000-05:00great points made by everyone today..I have to agr...great points made by everyone today..<BR/><BR/>I have to agree. Everyone brings their own little varieation (did I spell that rite) of news to the table being sports or not.<BR/><BR/>Musers: They play off of their personal relationship with each other and Gordon makes it work with his way he views life and even sports sometimes. <BR/><BR/>Norm: Everything is based upon numbers and facts with him. When I want Mavs and Cowboys, there is no one better than him. Friedo brings a good touch because you can see how they have evolved together.<BR/><BR/>BAD: relates to the twenty and thirty something's. Comedy, sports and the evolution of Bob and Dan as "husbands and dads" is something a day one-er like myself really can see now with them. Tom really is a huge MVP of that whole thing too. Brings in probably the best interviews that the Ticket has ever had since its inception.<BR/>Hardline: Just like the Musers, Greg and Mike have been together forever and it shows. Corby, Danny and Grubes are gold because they offer what they have in their bag.<BR/><BR/>Bottom line: Everyone is different here. We all recognize and appreciate the mixed bag all day. Segment seperation is huge and good to know when you can turn it on and off.Andy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14976464054968252811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-48406243866697352842007-10-18T11:16:00.000-05:002007-10-18T11:16:00.000-05:00Observer has hit the nail on the head.I sadly have...Observer has hit the nail on the head.<BR/><BR/>I sadly have many friends who love the ESPN garbage put out there and I don't get why. TV is ok and the Dallas radio product is God-awful. <BR/><BR/>I don't understand why ppl would be so hard-core sports that they'd have to talk sports even when it means breaking down spare college teams as opposed to talking guy talk which the Ticket is better at then any station period.<BR/><BR/>I also am podcast addicted. I would also pay a subscription to get any segment commercial free from the day.<BR/><BR/>I would still listen online but I can't be by the channel every second!<BR/><BR/>My only complaint is that the Ticket advertise the crap out of everything, even the first minute of a segment is bogged down with advertising and it's a huge beating.Jay Callicotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02894239815256855794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-31352371105067828912007-10-18T11:03:00.000-05:002007-10-18T11:03:00.000-05:00First off I absolutely agree on the podcasting thi...First off I absolutely agree on the podcasting thing. I live afar and right now use an internet tivo sort of thing to record the shows - but it fails alarmingly often. If every show were podcast, even for pay ($10/mo or so?) I'd pay it. <BR/><BR/>Second off - I think the biggest key is that the hosts of the drive-time shows actually have chemistry - in that they have known each other for decades now (and knew each other even before Day 1). As for BaD, they are actual radio guys, not some random columnist+athelete combo.The Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04140359940247790241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-75035554742398896282007-10-18T10:23:00.000-05:002007-10-18T10:23:00.000-05:00The thing the Ticket does better than any other sp...The thing the Ticket does better than any other sports station is self-awareness. The hosts KNOW what gives people tired-head, and so they don't feel forced to talk about it. <BR/><BR/>When it is a slow sports week, they won't force-feed us a detailed breakdown of the NLCS over the course of an hour or two. Instead, they'll do some funny bit and make their own news.<BR/><BR/>The segment schedule is also a bonus. I time my drive to work around the time that a ticker starts, and segment usually ends right when I arrive. Or if the timing is off, I just listen to music on the way in, knowing I'm not missing anything because it'll just be five minutes of commercials.<BR/><BR/>My only wish: more podcasting. I would pay a subscription fee to be able to download some shows commercial-free every day.Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07795013871642811728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-25554108776897313122007-10-18T09:59:00.000-05:002007-10-18T09:59:00.000-05:00Mowing the lawn on a summer weekend. The Ticket pr...Mowing the lawn on a summer weekend. The Ticket programming ends. The station cuts over to Sporting News Radio. Throw radio on lawn and mow over it.<BR/><BR/>5 minutes of topics from SNR:<BR/>1.) What are the Twins going to do about that bullpen.<BR/>2.) Compare and contrast Mariano Rivera and Roger Federer (not kidding - actually heard this discussed)<BR/>3.) Who will get the backup tailback job at Tallahasee Junior College.<BR/><BR/>Another thing:<BR/>The hosts come across as incredibly fake. They try to sound like experts on every single sports topic. Drives me nuts.<BR/><BR/>I like that Hardline has no interest in Hockey. I like that the Musers aren't that good at talking baseball. I like that BaD radio is focused mainly on Liverpool soccer and all-things Cleveland.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08637968171549918055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-87270505022757501372007-10-18T09:52:00.000-05:002007-10-18T09:52:00.000-05:00I think the emailer made up a new word:"this allow...I think the emailer made up a new word:<BR/><BR/>"this allows for some flexiability"<BR/><BR/>What exactly is "flexi-ability?" (hyphen added for emphasis)JYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04184261027505738859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10242068.post-18092209499822143712007-10-18T09:33:00.000-05:002007-10-18T09:33:00.000-05:00Generic sports talk is so terrible. The Ticket wor...Generic sports talk is so terrible. The Ticket works for a lot of reasons. The chemistry of the hosts. The freedom to talk about things other than sports. The funny bits. The Ticket is really Sports/Guy/Entertainment Radio and not Sports Talk radio. I like the emailer's point of one topic per segment, though. I think that is a small thing that The Ticket does that not many others do. <BR/><BR/>Stay hard!Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929978910397941791noreply@blogger.com