Your favorite sports talk show hosts

[almaniac27]

Right now, my favorite is Lance Mcalister on 1360 homer, followed by Dan Patrick on ESPN radio, and then Jim Rome is my third favorite. The two angry guys yell too much, Andy Furman is obnoxious, and Jeff Piecoro is kinda boring.

[chuxxter]

Right now, my favorite is Lance Mcalister on 1360 homer, followed by Dan Patrick on ESPN radio, and then Jim Rome is my third favorite. The two angry guys yell too much, Andy Furman is obnoxious, and Jeff Piecoro is kinda boring.
There is not a single sports talk show that I will listen to. Here in NY we have Mike and the Mad Dog, a Pair of pompous assholes if ever there were any. My beef with sports talk is simple. These assholes have never owned, managed, general managed or even coached a team, but they have all the answers for what is wrong with any and every team. And don't you dare disagree with them, they are all-knowing, Like God, and you cannot dispute anything they say. What morons. And Jim Rome! Ever since that debacle with Jim Everett I have absolutely no respect for this asshole. And anybody connected with ESPN blows. This station used to be about sports, but now it's all about self-promotion and image. I can't even watch SportsCenter without having to deal with all the self-promoting, artificial, totally rehearsed calls of stupid anchor-people with their own agenda. They are all obnoxious if you ask me. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[sabos_glasses]

My beef with sports talk is simple. These assholes have never owned, managed, general managed or even coached a team, but they have all the answers for what is wrong with any and every team.

This really only annoys me when they get into the Xs and Os of sports. If they stay a reasonable distance away from that, I think their opinion is as justified as any. (Such as, "This was the most boring series in recent memory." I don't think you need big league experience for that.)

And anybody connected with ESPN blows. This station used to be about sports, but now it's all about self-promotion and image. I can't even watch SportsCenter without having to deal with all the self-promoting, artificial, totally rehearsed calls of stupid anchor-people with their own agenda. They are all obnoxious if you ask me. :mad: :mad: :mad:

They do tend to go overboard with the self-promotion. I know this is an integral part of running a TV station, but its just too much. Then again FOX does this a lot too, and they're promoting Desperate Housewives and So You Think You Can Dance.

[chuxxter]

Then again FOX does this a lot too, and they're promoting Desperate Housewives and So You Think You Can Dance.
I will not even comment on FOX. Okay, yes I will. Any station that enlists Tim McCarver as an announcer sucks big time. And Jack Buck must spin in his grave every time that idiot son of his opens his mouth. And all the gimmicks and bells and whistles and shameless self-promotion makes me sick. Anybody remember Bob Costas and Tony Kubek? Or Bob Costas and Joe Garagiola? Or Bob Costas and Bob Uecker? See a pattern here? How can one of the greatest play-by-play men in history not be calling games? Ridiculous!!! :mad: :mad:

[Jumpman]

Then again FOX does this a lot too, and they're promoting Desperate Housewives and So You Think You Can Dance.


Like, Desperate Housewives is soooooo ABC. Jeeeeeze! ;)

[sabos_glasses]

Like, Desperate Housewives is soooooo ABC. Jeeeeeze! ;)

You're a desperate housewife!

[crazybob60]

There is not a single sports talk show that I will listen to. Here in NY we have Mike and the Mad Dog, a Pair of pompous assholes if ever there were any. My beef with sports talk is simple. These assholes have never owned, managed, general managed or even coached a team, but they have all the answers for what is wrong with any and every team. And don't you dare disagree with them, they are all-knowing, Like God, and you cannot dispute anything they say. What morons. And Jim Rome! Ever since that debacle with Jim Everett I have absolutely no respect for this asshole. And anybody connected with ESPN blows. This station used to be about sports, but now it's all about self-promotion and image. I can't even watch SportsCenter without having to deal with all the self-promoting, artificial, totally rehearsed calls of stupid anchor-people with their own agenda. They are all obnoxious if you ask me. :mad: :mad: :mad:

I can NOT stand Jim Rome either...haven't since day one, even before the Everett incident I couldn't stand him. He just seems like he wants stir up controversy where there is none...very sad.

[chuxxter]

I can NOT stand Jim Rome either...haven't since day one, even before the Everett incident I couldn't stand him. He just seems like he wants stir up controversy where there is none...very sad.
But very typical of the whole business. Controversy is what these asholes feed on, it is their stock and trade. Intelligent discussion and debate is not on their agenda. :mad:

[Artpunchehorse]

Right now, my favorite is Lance Mcalister on 1360 homer, followed by Dan Patrick on ESPN radio, and then Jim Rome is my third favorite. The two angry guys yell too much, Andy Furman is obnoxious, and Jeff Piecoro is kinda boring.

Angry Guys (especially Gamble) and Romey are the best. McAlister is full of shit

[frizgolf]

Can't play sports?
Watch 'em.
Can't watch 'em?
Watch recaps: Sportcenter, etc.
Sportscenter ain't on?
Find a talk show.
Gads, how many layers deep do ya have to go before you realize you need therapy?
Sports are the most overanalyzed things on the planet.

[chuxxter]

Can't play sports?
Watch 'em.
Can't watch 'em?
Watch recaps: Sportcenter, etc.
Sportscenter ain't on?
Find a talk show.
Gads, how many layers deep do ya have to go before you realize you need therapy?
Sports are the most overanalyzed things on the planet.
Somebody needs a nap. (but you're right).

[Jim Rome]

I don't like this thread very much.

[chuxxter]

I don't like this thread very much.
Hey look everybody!! It's Jamie Rome. :D

[Handy Smurf]

Favorites:
Rome
JT the Brick
Lance McAllister
Ben Maller
2 Angry Guys
Alan Cutler
...theres someone that used to be on 1360 around 7pm who got bumped...Steve Sabin I think. He was hilarious. Id put him in my top 3.

I think Furman is a moronic windbag who talks out of both sides of his mouth and gets the least intelligent callers in the world
I think Jeff Picoro is boring, does a horrible job, and I've met him in person and think he's a bit of a slimeball.

Can't play sports?
Watch 'em.
Can't watch 'em?
Watch recaps: Sportcenter, etc.
Sportscenter ain't on?
Find a talk show.
Can't listen to a talk show?
Post on an internet messageboard...wether you have anything to say or not
Gads, how many layers deep do ya have to go before you realize you need therapy?
Sports are the most overanalyzed things on the planet.
Thanks for the 2 cents friz :rolleyes:


Seriously...to a small extent you're right. There are sports junkies. There are people who spend (IMHO) way to much time watching, reading about, listening to, talking about sports.
OK, now consider people who watch Entertainment Tonight...and the E network...and read People magazine...and have Oscar parties...
Thats twice as pathetic (again IMHO)
When you think about it, with the advent of the internet, evrything is overanalyzed...and by loggin on to do nothing but complain about it, youve become part of the problem ;)
I can NOT stand Jim Rome either...haven't since day one, even before the Everett incident I couldn't stand him. He just seems like he wants stir up controversy where there is none...very sad.
I didnt care for Rome when I first heard him, but he has evolved a lot over the years. If that is really your impression about Rome, I would recommend you give the show a few listens because that couldnt be further from the truth. He'll flame on people, but only those who deserve it (ala Kenny Rogers)

I will not even comment on FOX. Okay, yes I will. Any station that enlists Tim McCarver as an announcer sucks big time. And Jack Buck must spin in his grave every time that idiot son of his opens his mouth. And all the gimmicks and bells and whistles and shameless self-promotion makes me sick. Anybody remember Bob Costas and Tony Kubek? Or Bob Costas and Joe Garagiola? Or Bob Costas and Bob Uecker? See a pattern here? How can one of the greatest play-by-play men in history not be calling games? Ridiculous!!! :mad: :mad:
Jack Buck was great and I could tolerate Tim McCarver just because he was on Jacks team. Costas is the best sports broadcaster/interviewer/commentator to ever live, but he has (I believe) exclusive deals with NBC and HBO that while extremely lucrative, prevent him from actually being a part of almost all major sporting events since ESPN, Fox, CBS, and ABC have their nasty little hands in seemingly everything.

[crazybob60]

Hey look everybody!! It's Jamie Rome. :D

HA!!! *high five*

[chuxxter]

HA!!! *high five*
*high five* back. *bows graciously* Thanks.

[FOBAgain]

I didnt care for Rome when I first heard him, but he has evolved a lot over the years. If that is really your impression about Rome, I would recommend you give the show a few listens because that couldnt be further from the truth. He'll flame on people, but only those who deserve it (ala Kenny Rogers)

I had the same distaste for him when I first heard him. Now, he cracks me up, though I rarely get to listen anymore. His show seems like it has a lot of guests and a lot of good interviews these days. The smack is usually reserved for deserving targets and back and forth amongst the clones.

My favorite thing "recently" - and this will tell you how often I get to listen - was his ranting about the 98 Degrees guy who was going to run for mayor of Cincy. He kept calling him a "man bander." And of course, the "Jim Rome letter" format is fucking awesome... regarding the "man bander" most of the emails went something like this:

"Dear Jim,
There's nothing wrong with [whatever his name is] running for mayor.
Sincerely,
Sonny Bono, Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger"

[frizgolf]

When you think about it, with the advent of the internet, evrything is overanalyzed...and by loggin on to do nothing but complain about it, youve become part of the problem ;)

Glad to contribute! :D

[Handy Smurf]

I had the same distaste for him when I first heard him. Now, he cracks me up, though I rarely get to listen anymore. His show seems like it has a lot of guests and a lot of good interviews these days. The smack is usually reserved for deserving targets and back and forth amongst the clones.

My favorite thing "recently" - and this will tell you how often I get to listen - was his ranting about the 98 Degrees guy who was going to run for mayor of Cincy. He kept calling him a "man bander." And of course, the "Jim Rome letter" format is fucking awesome... regarding the "man bander" most of the emails went something like this:

"Dear Jim,
There's nothing wrong with [whatever his name is] running for mayor.
Sincerely,
Sonny Bono, Clint Eastwood and Arnold Schwarzenegger"
Actually, since I have become a regular .com listener here, I rarely listen to Rome anymore. Id occasionally go to the website to read the emails, but they hardly ever update them anymore.
If you want to hear the best interviews in the sports world, absolutely nobody gets better guests than Rome.

[Handy Smurf]

Glad to contribute! :D
Are you going to stick around and participate as a sports fan friz? Or are the frisbee links the only sport you care for?[/honest question]

[jps]

the entire 1360 staff is dreadful. The 2 angry guys match their wholly unrealistic expectations with their wholly unreasonable and absolute pessimism to make for a completely non-entertaining and non-informative show. They would complain if the Bengals went 16-0 and they would complain if they went 0-16 and they would complain about every record in between because the competition was weak or because of some other non-sense. McAlister is the best of the group and he goes off the deep end with analysis that drives me nuts sometimes.

1450 the ticket (especially with the addition of Mike and Mike in the Morning) is the superior local sports radio. Mostly because the station now lacks local windbags! At least you can turn on the station and get some sports news that has a national perspective.

1460 the Fan in Columbus has Kirk Herbstreit and that is the best sports talk show. Its entertaining and informative and because Herbie is the man on ESPN College Gameday he is able to break down local sports in Columbus as well as interview/analyze from a national perspective. He gets all the interviews and guests he wants. The biggest problem the show has is keeping a sidekick for him. They all get big-time word of mouth from the ESPN national guys the show has on and move to other cities to start their own shows.

Now my rant is over.

[frizgolf]

Are you going to stick around and participate as a sports fan friz? Or are the frisbee links the only sport you care for?[/honest question]
Oh, I'll hang around and talk sports occasionally. I've put in $.02 about the Bengals, Reds, Bearcats, and Muskies, but these days I'm out 'til 9:00 every night golfing. :D
Don't know about this thread, though. I'll politely bow out. I don't like sports talk at all. I really can't stand to listen to radio jocks argue with unemployed armchair quarterbacks.

[CablinasianRam]

If I'm not listening to my music or WOXY, I listen to 1360.

The 2 Angry Guys are hilarious, especially when the Reds or Bengals are awful. It's a riot whenever they play clips from Dan O'Brian's opening press conference. I can't say Rick Aponte or Mertha Campbell anymore without cracking up. Gamble and Skinner are best when they're together though, I miss the shows when they would do three hours together.

I used to love listening to Rome. I've even called his show a few times and had a "call of the day" three years ago. His show hasn't been the same since he started to sell the online passes. His shows have started to conform to segments, where as the old shows were free flowing. More callers, mre e-mails, less guests = better show.

Like the 2 Angry Guys, I've been listening to Lance since he was on 1160 BOB and he's a professional. At times, he can be as dorky as his taste in music suggests, but he puts on a good show and doesn't let himself get into the way of what callers want to talk about.

The best guy I've heard anywhere is Paul "The Fish" Sturgeon. He used to do the afternoon drive on 1160 and he is probably the funniest person I've ever heard on radio or even TV. I just wish there would be a way for him to come back. :(

[The_Deacon]

Angry Guys (especially Gamble) and Romey are the best. McAlister is full of shit
I like Lance for for his first hour. After that, I have had my fill. I can only take 20 to 30 min. of Romey. I get the rest of my sports fix from friends or the net.

And thats all I got to say about that!

Art, when did Lance piss in your wheaties man??

[Artpunchehorse]

I like Lance for for his first hour. After that, I have had my fill. I can only take 20 to 30 min. of Romey. I get the rest of my sports fix from friends or the net.

And thats all I got to say about that!

Art, when did Lance piss in your wheaties man??

The Thad Matta fiasco

[almaniac27]

the entire 1360 staff is dreadful. The 2 angry guys match their wholly unrealistic expectations with their wholly unreasonable and absolute pessimism to make for a completely non-entertaining and non-informative show. They would complain if the Bengals went 16-0 and they would complain if they went 0-16 and they would complain about every record in between because the competition was weak or because of some other non-sense. McAlister is the best of the group and he goes off the deep end with analysis that drives me nuts sometimes.

I like the 1360 guys except for Piecoro.

1450 the ticket (especially with the addition of Mike and Mike in the Morning) is the superior local sports radio. Mostly because the station now lacks local windbags! At least you can turn on the station and get some sports news that has a national perspective.

I love the fact that 1450 has Mike and Mike now. I always watched them on ESPNEWS but now I can listen on the radio.

1460 the Fan in Columbus has Kirk Herbstreit and that is the best sports talk show. Its entertaining and informative and because Herbie is the man on ESPN College Gameday he is able to break down local sports in Columbus as well as interview/analyze from a national perspective. He gets all the interviews and guests he wants. The biggest problem the show has is keeping a sidekick for him. They all get big-time word of mouth from the ESPN national guys the show has on and move to other cities to start their own shows.

Too bad I can't pick up 1460 or I'd listen. Do they stream over the internet?

[The_Deacon]

The Thad Matta fiasco
Yeah but you got to admit that when the Bengals and Bearcats are both happening in the fall, Lance's show is the best one going!!

[Handy Smurf]

Yeah but you got to admit that when the Bengals and Bearcats are both happening in the fall, Lance's show is the best one going!!
The guy has great energy and is very friendly and sincere. He also does a lot of research and generally knows what he is talking about. He can make a good show even when he doesnt have shit to talk about. (Generally when he does beyond the beaten path and talks about tv, movies, music, old sports stars, etc. for 2 hours or so)

[The_Deacon]

The guy has great energy and is very friendly and sincere. He also does a lot of research and generally knows what he is talking about. He can make a good show even when he doesnt have shit to talk about. (Generally when he does beyond the beaten path and talks about tv, movies, music, old sports stars, etc. for 2 hours or so)
That is why I only listen to him for the first hour or so :cool:

[Artpunchehorse]

Yeah but you got to admit that when the Bengals and Bearcats are both happening in the fall, Lance's show is the best one going!!

Nope, he has flamed so much UC/Huggs shit in the past couple months he just hopes something sticks. He can't wait until Bobby goes, then his boy Thad can have the best program in the state

[despondent]

I like Lance. I met him on the plaza level of Cinergy Field before a Reds game about 4 or 5 years ago and he is very cordial and appreciative to all of his listeners.

[Artpunchehorse]

I like Lance. I met him on the plaza level of Cinergy Field before a Reds game about 4 or 5 years ago and he is very cordial and appreciative to all of his listeners.

4 or 5 years ago he was great. Now he seems to be a Thad Matta OSU lover

[The_Deacon]

Nope, he has flamed so much UC/Huggs shit in the past couple months he just hopes something sticks. He can't wait until Bobby goes, then his boy Thad can have the best program in the state
Where do you get this man? You need to go back to listening to Lance. You are not making sence.

Still luv ya though dog!! :D

[jneale]

not exactly a show host, but Frank Deford's commentaries on NPR are always interesting

[Wally]

When I'm in the car and the radio is on, then I'm tuned in to 1360.

I'm a fan of the 2 Angry Guys and Lance McAllister. Lance can get a little annoying at times, but there's no denying that he puts in countless hours preparing for his shows.

I'm impartial to Jeff Piecorro. I'll listen to him, but that's mainly because it's better than nothing. I do like the local sports talk much better than the national stuff, so Piecorro is better than when Tony Kornheiser was on, in my opinion.

Jim Rome? Don't like him, and don't listen to him.

1360 fill-ins: Greg Waddell- I don't like him much at all. Too much rambling without getting anywhere. And the worst fill-in of all has gotta be Mo Egger. I heard him on there this morning, and I'm not sure what or who he is trying to imitate, but it sounds like he's trying to be Tom Gamble and is failing miserably.


Who I really miss the most is when the Wildman was on from 9am-noon. He was probably my favorite local sports talk host.

[Artpunchehorse]

When I'm in the car and the radio is on, then I'm tuned in to 1360.

I'm a fan of the 2 Angry Guys and Lance McAllister. Lance can get a little annoying at times, but there's no denying that he puts in countless hours preparing for his shows.

I'm impartial to Jeff Piecorro. I'll listen to him, but that's mainly because it's better than nothing. I do like the local sports talk much better than the national stuff, so Piecorro is better than when Tony Kornheiser was on, in my opinion.

Jim Rome? Don't like him, and don't listen to him.

1360 fill-ins: Greg Waddell- I don't like him much at all. Too much rambling without getting anywhere. And the worst fill-in of all has gotta be Mo Egger. I heard him on there this morning, and I'm not sure what or who he is trying to imitate, but it sounds like he's trying to be Tom Gamble and is failing miserably.


Who I really miss the most is when the Wildman was on from 9am-noon. He was probably my favorite local sports talk host.

What's really funny is listening to Gamble in the morning, then sitting through a class with him in the afternoon, followed by a meeting in the evening. You can pretty much guess what is coming out of his mouth

[Handy Smurf]

When I'm in the car and the radio is on, then I'm tuned in to 1360.

I'm a fan of the 2 Angry Guys and Lance McAllister. Lance can get a little annoying at times, but there's no denying that he puts in countless hours preparing for his shows.

I'm impartial to Jeff Piecorro. I'll listen to him, but that's mainly because it's better than nothing. I do like the local sports talk much better than the national stuff, so Piecorro is better than when Tony Kornheiser was on, in my opinion.

Jim Rome? Don't like him, and don't listen to him.

1360 fill-ins: Greg Waddell- I don't like him much at all. Too much rambling without getting anywhere. And the worst fill-in of all has gotta be Mo Egger. I heard him on there this morning, and I'm not sure what or who he is trying to imitate, but it sounds like he's trying to be Tom Gamble and is failing miserably.


Who I really miss the most is when the Wildman was on from 9am-noon. He was probably my favorite local sports talk host.
:eek: :eek:
Oh Jeebus, Wildman was the most miserable, unintelligent talk show host Ive ever heard

[chuxxter]

not exactly a show host, but Frank Deford's commentaries on NPR are always interesting
I agree. I've always thought Frank was one of the few really intelligent soprts media 'personalities'. I also cannot get enough of Bob Costas. If I had the power, I would make Bob Costas commissioner of Baseball right now. I don't think there has ever been anyone more consistently insightful, intelligent, and un-full-of-himself.

[sabos_glasses]

Wildman was impossible to listen to for me. So bad...

[Wally]

Hmm- I guess I was in the minority in that I liked the Wildman. Guess that's probably why he no longer has his morning show!

[paranoidandroid]

I agree. . I don't think there has ever been anyone more consistently insightful, intelligent, and un-full-of-himself.


you're kidding right?

[jps]

If I had the power, I would make Bob Costas commissioner of Baseball right now.
I have thought the same thing for a few years now!
How are things in New Paltz??? I drank at a few bars there once with a friend of mine from Walkill...

Here is a link to 1460 the Fan in Columbus. As noted earlier... I recommend the Herbstreit show (I am a bit bias... but he usually gets a lot of national guests).

[The_Deacon]

What's really funny is listening to Gamble in the morning, then sitting through a class with him in the afternoon, followed by a meeting in the evening. You can pretty much guess what is coming out of his mouth
It is almost like you are married to Gamble! :o

[The_Deacon]

Wildman was impossible to listen to for me. So bad...
I so agree

[chuxxter]

you're kidding right?
Um, No i'm not kidding. I consider him one of the few, very few , media personalities who doesn't talk just to hear the sound of his own voice.

[chuxxter]

I have thought the same thing for a few years now!
How are things in New Paltz??? I drank at a few bars there once with a friend of mine from Walkill...

Here is a link to 1460 the Fan in Columbus. As noted earlier... I recommend the Herbstreit show (I am a bit bias... but he usually gets a lot of national guests).
New Paltz is still cool. College town USA. Bars, restaurants, now a stupid Starbucks, but still plenty of the good things left. Real nature all around to help take your mind off any rampant commercialism that might be taking place. I enjoy the entire Mid-Hudson valley actually. :) :)

[Handy Smurf]

Hmm- I guess I was in the minority in that I liked the Wildman. Guess that's probably why he no longer has his morning show!
I will say, Wildman is a great sports fan and I always thought he did a fine job delivering sports news on EBN. Plus, he seems like the kind of guy youd want to sit down at the Head First with and blow off a few

[sabos_glasses]

Plus, he seems like the kind of guy youd want to sit down at the Head First with and blow off

what? He's really not my type. :D

[Artpunchehorse]

I must say that I enjoyed Wildman as well. He sure beats Pic telling us he played in the SEC everyday

[paranoidandroid]

Um, No i'm not kidding. I consider him one of the few, very few , media personalities who doesn't talk just to hear the sound of his own voice.


nah, costas loves to put himself into every story he files...if you watch the show "costas now" and you look at his report with reggie miller..you'd see he practically begged to shoot free throws with miller..which had nothing to do with the story...that is par for the course with costas...

but i agree he would make a great baseball commissioner....

[The_Deacon]

I must say that I enjoyed Wildman as well. He sure beats Pic telling us he played in the SEC everyday
really,,,I would not thought that of you. I learn somthing new everyday.

[Stoock]

I agree. I've always thought Frank was one of the few really intelligent soprts media 'personalities'. I also cannot get enough of Bob Costas. If I had the power, I would make Bob Costas commissioner of Baseball right now. I don't think there has ever been anyone more consistently insightful, intelligent, and un-full-of-himself.
I'm with you both on Frank DeFord and Bob Costas. A Memory:
Costas Coast to Coast, broadcasting from Cleveland the evening of "The Drive". I stayed on the line long enouh to get on the air: "They may be going to the Super Bowl, but Cleveland has something they'll never have. The Indians." Costas: "Ooh, a bitter, bitter Cleveland fan." The following summer, the Wahoos went on to lose over 100 games...

[Groove Holmes]

Sorry if someone has already mentioned them, I didn't read all the posts...

But did any of you ever listen to Scott & Sid??

Man, I remember when they were a huge part of my weekday...how do I live without them?

[despondent]

I wish someone could find a regular spot for Paul 'The Fish' Sturgeon. He always cracked me up. I remember the 'Couch Potato Radio' show he hosted while the Bengals games were in progress during the dismal years and you could call in with instant reaction to a specific play. That was some of the most entertaining radio ever!

[The_Deacon]

I wish someone could find a regular spot for Paul 'The Fish' Sturgeon. He always cracked me up. I remember the 'Couch Potato Radio' show he hosted while the Bengals games were in progress during the dismal years and you could call in with instant reaction to a specific play. That was some of the most entertaining radio ever!
souds like that would be cool. Never heard of anything like that. I would have called in to that. I would have been drunk though, causeing them to take me off the radio immediately. :cool: