A lot of people at the station feel like he’s mellowed with his move, which was seen as a demotion.

Given deCastro’s not-so veiled “stick to sports” marching orders that sent Goff, the only black daytime host in the city, packing, many wondered if Bernstein, who enjoys mixing it up on race and politics from a decidedly liberal point-of-view, was next. One theory I heard at the time was that Bernstein was still very popular with the sponsors, which saved him.

Today, The Score’s operations director Mitch Rosen thinks Bernstein has been “somewhat humbled” by the move to mid-days and is “more friendly” to listeners.

“With Bernstein it’s the same Bernstein, but he’s adjusted and adapted to this audience,” Rosen said. “I’m not surprised the people in the poll voted this way.”

But Bernstein has more than made the best of his situation. As a father of two teenagers, his new schedule is a boon to his real life. And while he said the art of driving a show hasn’t changed, he doesn’t disagree with the notion that he’s chilled out a little. It’s not by design, though, he said.

“I think a lot of it is I’m older,” he said. “I’m the same age now that Terry was when he and I started. I haven’t really been thinking about it. But maybe I’m feeding off the energy of a much younger partner. I haven’t thought about it in those terms, but it’s perfectly reasonable. I have a younger partner and I’m in a different role.”

I’ve described the show as a nerdy father and son pairing and Bernstein raves about McKnight’s preparation and personality, while not comparing him to any of his former hosts.

“I think our show is not quite as edgy and confrontational as Boers and Bernstein was,” he said. “These shows take on lives of their own. I don’t think anyone goes in planning to be nicer or to be this or to be that. You just let it roll. Connor is a very upbeat guy. The producers are both fun with upbeat personalities. My guess is in an effort to drive the show, to be the facilitator, (his easygoing demeanor) may just be a natural function, a gestalt of the show.”

Yes, Bernstein used “gestalt” in a sentence about sports radio. He hasn’t changed that much.

I’ve described the show as a nerdy father and son pairing and Bernstein raves about McKnight’s preparation and personality

this was from The Athletic's sports radio survey (http://www.chicagofanatics.com/viewtopi ... 6&t=116650), where Bernstein won best 'driver' though the sample audience was apparently all B&B superfans (guilty...)

found this interesting though:



genuine at the fact that Bernstein is as old as B&B-starting Boers was.

Is Bernstein's contract up any time soon? It sounds like he is mentally preparing himself for a reduction in salary to keep this work/life balance.

Anyone who describes themselves as "edgy" should be thrown off a cliff

One theory I heard at the time was that Bernstein was still very popular with the sponsors, which saved him.

Nobody hawks wine like this guy!

I thought he and doink were intentionally obtuse when they were harshing on callers who said they loved baseball but had never seen Trout play. The callers clearly were referring to Trout being on the West Coast where the games start too late for the evening highlights. They beat the stupid bit into the ground.

I thought he and doink were intentionally obtuse when they were harshing on callers who said they loved baseball but had never seen Trout play. The callers clearly were referring to Trout being on the West Coast where the games start too late for the evening highlights. They beat the stupid bit into the ground.

It's funny how he doesn't remember when Terry was always talking about games he didn't see for a variety of reasons.

How do you get in that mindset where you are analyzing a recliner? That is just weird.

Anyway he called them arrogant and guy said he had more important things to do like his kids.

2015: Why isn't Bernstein nicer to callers and more personable?
2019: HAHA, Dan Bernstein is kinder and gentler like a sellout!

I thought he and doink were intentionally obtuse when they were harshing on callers who said they loved baseball but had never seen Trout play. The callers clearly were referring to Trout being on the West Coast where the games start too late for the evening highlights. They beat the stupid bit into the ground.

2015: Why isn't Bernstein nicer to callers and more personable?
2019: HAHA, Dan Bernstein is kinder and gentler like a sellout!

Anyone who describes themselves as "edgy" should be thrown off a cliff

2015: Why isn't Bernstein nicer to callers and more personable?
2019: HAHA, Dan Bernstein is kinder and gentler like a sellout!

This could be revisionist history. But when B&B were at their prime they'd make fun of callers and the listeners would be in on the joke.

But then Bernstein swerved into being outright nasty and disdainful to callers.

And I guess now he's just become a puss

This could be revisionist history. But when B&B were at their prime they'd make fun of callers and the listeners would be in on the joke.

But then Bernstein swerved into being outright nasty and disdainful to callers.

And I guess now he's just become a puss