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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:04 pm 
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you have been reading a long time...

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PostPosted: Mon Feb 02, 2009 4:32 pm 
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After reading that I would like Mac to change his license plates to OB1KNOB

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Buffone already has those plates.

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f) what about OB1thirdpersonB? kinda goofy, huh?


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After reading that I would like Mac to change his license plates to OB1KNOB


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I can't think of a worse possible show than Mac and Hood.

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
PostPosted: Wed Feb 04, 2009 11:00 am 
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Gloopan Kuratz wrote:
I can't think of a worse possible show than Mac and Hood.

Dats Eggsactly wrong!

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
PostPosted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 7:20 am 
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Two weeks ago this morning, I woke up, for the first time in almost eight years, as an unemployed sports talk show host. Since, I have been clearing my head, reconnecting with friends and family, and planning my next project. I've learned a lot and am eager to learn more. Here are some of the highlights.

I've learned that listening to people can be very rewarding. Boers was right when he said "listening is a skill," but it's a discipline that is difficult for many of us. With no show to do and a comparatively easy daily schedule, I've taken time out to really listen to people. Have had several long talks with former co-workers, like Terry, Judd Sirott, Hoody, and Matt Spiegel, AKA Meatpants. When you focus and what people are saying and not allow yourself to become distracted by your deadlines or commitments, conversations can be very fulfilling. Had a nice, casual lunch with Joel Finfer the other day, that man whose seed spawned the Surgeon of Sound. You can do a lot of satisfying things with your time if you make it a goal.

It has been reassuring to learn there are some influential people who would like to have me on their roster. That's nice. I'm listening. I'm talking. I'm thinking. And I hope to reach a resolution on where it's all going by the end of February. Launching a new show on May 4, for me, doesn't mean slapping it together that day. It takes weeks of planning roles, contributors, producers, bits, production elements, etc. My website will be operational by April 1. More on that was we get closer. The next show, in whatever time slot it appears, will be something familiar, but something fresh and new. I've read probably every post about my next partners and I have and will continue to examine many of these ideas. It has been gratifying to hear from so many former co-workers, on the air and off of it, who are desirous of being a part of the next chapter. I also have learned I am content to take a break right now. Was offered a chance to go to Tampa this week and blog on an established website, but didn't feel the time was right. I also have taken a pass (for now) on going on Monsters In The Morning and Fox's Final Word. Jen Patterson is a bulldog of a producer, by the way. She e-mails me or calls me all the time about joining Mike and Dan. Others could learn from her. I will go on their show at some point. Just laying low for now.

A few radio nuggets I've learned. Do you know which radio daypart is getting the most ears right now? Mid-days. I was a bit wobbly after hearing that and another industry insider confirmed it for me. People are listening to the radio more at work (Internet) more than when they're in their cars. Podcasts and I-pods are keeping people off of terrestrial radio when they're commuting. Interesting. Many of us used to consider the mid-day shifts "the retirement shift." Seems now more than ever, it's not about WHEN you produce content and more about HOW you produce it. One industry insider told me the Internet likely will be in our vehicles by the end of the year. I'm embracing the new technology, like podcasts and webcasts. My next show will be more of a full-service show for all you youngsters who have changed the way Americans consume media. Like Tom Callahan said in Tommy Boy, "you're either growin' or you're dyin'." I'm choosing the former.

I learned this awhile ago, but I've been reminded of it over the past two weeks. It's good to work to live and not live to work. I often lose sight of that. My psychologist, Dr. Larry, recommended a book a few years ago. "Drama Of The Gifted Child," by Dr. Alice Miller. It was published in '79, but still applied and it was an easy read. And it pinned my ears back. Seems I was guilty of confusing admiration for love for many years. They aren't the same. My son, Patrick, reminds me of this (unknowingly) every time he's around. Patrick is 15 and has autism. He's only somewhat verbal, but functions well and has problem solving intelligence. He loves to swim and when we were at the club last Saturday, 10 feet under water, fingers interlocked with each other's, making silly faces at each other, the ways of the wicked world were a million millions away. I was reminded of how being a father to this little man with special needs is the most important job I ever will have. My time away from the big city will give me a great opportunity to focus on that job. I also have learned my wife, Sheri, is as strong as I thought she would be during the first potentially unnerving career challenge I've faced since we've been together. I've learned I am lucky.



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Life goes on....look at the bright side....You are one of 8 people in town watching North and Jiggs in the morning....Blagojevich should be guesting soon.....
THE HAWKS ARE GETTING MIGHTY INTERESTING.....and we just had overrated National Signing Day where Notre Dame just inked the Lawrence Taylor of Honolulu!!!!

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
PostPosted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 6:01 pm 
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As the one and only member of the Meatpants ALS, I am glad to see he is in the mix.

I would love to hear Meatpants and Hood together as well. 1 ton of baseball knowledge comming at you on a daily basis.

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
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Gloopan Kuratz wrote:
I can't think of a worse possible show than Mac and Hood.


Evidently you haven't checked out Hampton and Holmes or the Afternoon saloon. :shock:

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:23 pm 
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After reading that I would like Mac to change his license plates to OB1KNOB

I don't think Mac likes Star Wars very much. I'd like to have those plates, but I'm sure there's another SW geek that has 'em. :geek:

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 Post subject: Re: What I've learned
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Thanks for the post...there are no better moments than "Dad Moments". We tend to not take the time to create them.


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Have had several long talks with former co-workers, like Terry, Judd Sirott, Hoody, and Matt Spiegel, AKA Meatpants.


One of my inside sources tells me that there is a good chance of this show coming to the Score in May.

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:lol: :lol: :lol:

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