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I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did.

Hey!!!! How about this one? They tortured Mike Murphy for years. Made it an uncomfortable work environment for him.

True, they never called Murph the N word, extorted 15k or threatened to kill him, but it sure as hell was bullying in the work place. Can't say it wasn't.

I want the Radio union to eliminate this type of thing. It's just nonsense. There is no place for it.

Curious Hair wrote:

I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much

Phil McCracken wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much

I don't know, I think most of Murph treating his producers like shit was rooted in how a lot of them were Really Dumb People of whom he expected too much. I mean, one of them was Abbatacola, the guy behind "hey, what's better, air conditioning or bacon?", which makes Swami Murph seem about as nuanced as Mundane Sports Achievements.

Yeah, I think the North/M&H/Murph/B&B lineup was the best they ever had. It was the best balance of different sports talk audiences, and B&B was still about being funny and different rather than riding Twitter all day and going up Matt Bowen's ass. Mully & Hanley were sheltered very well in the 10-noon slot, as was Murph. North wasn't my thing, but he's other people's thing, and besides, he was kicked upstairs to mornings where no one's really jonesing for sports talk anyway.

Murhp is a throwback to old timey radio. I kind of miss that.

I also think his producers had to actually work, as his show seemed to involve a lot of preparation... as opposed to now where every show feels like they're just winging it.

It isn't as if Team bernstein were the only ones who had a beef with Murph. It seems like he was pretty much reviled by everyone. Mully can't stand him.

Curious Hair wrote:

Phil McCracken wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much

I unironically miss the Murph experience. Just fans talking to fans seems so quaint. Now everything has to be a hot take or needs to be vetted through Bernstein's filter before it gets on the air. Sometimes the meatballs are what makes the pasta you know.

Murph really had the perfect 6-10 shift show. Let the callers talk for as long as they want, present unusual guests with novel takes on sports situations and spend half an hour on segments. I am really shocked he doesn't have a show somewhere on the radio

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 2:04 pm ]
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Hey!!!! How about this one? They tortured Mike Murphy for years. Made it an uncomfortable work environment for him. True, they never called Murph the N word, extorted 15k or threatened to kill him, but it sure as hell was bullying in the work place. Can't say it wasn't. I want the Radio union to eliminate this type of thing. It's just nonsense. There is no place for it.

Author:	good dolphin [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:25 pm ]
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No but they did HEAVILY imply he was gay....just to touch on all the subjects of the week.

Author:	doug - evergreen park [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:27 pm ]
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Ya know...it's actually a pretty good point.

Author:	Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:28 pm ]
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Beardown, right on the money once again. That move to the East Coast must have cleared the head.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:30 pm ]
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I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did.

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Author:	spmack [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 5:40 pm ]
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There's a Boers and Bernstein parody account on Twitter, interestingly enough, that calls itself @Bullies670 where they've been making fun of B&B being bullies for a while. I'll give you a 9 for this one, Beardown.

Author:	jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:31 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. YEP! What gets me this is hazing on the public airwaves. Somebody that works with you talking shit on the air. That's low.

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:38 pm ]
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Absolutely. B&B were also "Bully breeders". Drink and Goff, of course. Look at all the insults those two B&B producers have dished out to Score people under Bernstein's cover. Goff harassed the hell out of McNeil. We covered that as it was going on. Then Mac confronted his bully. Goff weaseled out and blamed me. That's the classic bully. Tough guy until confronted.

Author:	jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:42 pm ]
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Nothing wrong with some good natured ribbing but it just sounds mean more often than not.

Author:	Phil McCracken [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:52 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much

Author:	8675309 [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 6:53 pm ]
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Beardown wrote: Hey!!!! How about this one? They tortured Mike Murphy for years. Made it an uncomfortable work environment for him. True, they never called Murph the N word, extorted 15k or threatened to kill him, but it sure as hell was bullying in the work place. Can't say it wasn't. I want the Radio union to eliminate this type of thing. It's just nonsense. There is no place for it. Hang a star on that catch. The Murph thing covers both bullying and the "Gay" hypocrisy of Mr. 5'8.............and .5" They're sooooo supportive of gay rights but the word gay can easily be replaced by weird, odd or gross in most of their jokes. Insert the word "black" in the same jokes and it would obviously have them fired. Here's hoping if "bullying" makes the Important Radio rolodex that callers bring up Murph on a regular basis. Even if you couldn't care less about Murph catching the Score King and Crypt keeper in this obvious of a contradiction is hilarious.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:09 pm ]
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Phil McCracken wrote: Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much I don't know, I think most of Murph treating his producers like shit was rooted in how a lot of them were Really Dumb People of whom he expected too much. I mean, one of them was Abbatacola, the guy behind "hey, what's better, air conditioning or bacon?", which makes Swami Murph seem about as nuanced as Mundane Sports Achievements.

Author:	Phil McCracken [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:12 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: Phil McCracken wrote: Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much I don't know, I think most of Murph treating his producers like shit was rooted in how a lot of them were Really Dumb People of whom he expected too much. I mean, one of them was Abbatacola, the guy behind "hey, what's better, air conditioning or bacon?", which makes Swami Murph seem about as nuanced as Mundane Sports Achievements. I unironically miss the Murph experience. Just fans talking to fans seems so quaint. Now everything has to be a hot take or needs to be vetted through Bernstein's filter before it gets on the air. Sometimes the meatballs are what makes the pasta you know.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 7:17 pm ]
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Yeah, I think the North/M&H/Murph/B&B lineup was the best they ever had. It was the best balance of different sports talk audiences, and B&B was still about being funny and different rather than riding Twitter all day and going up Matt Bowen's ass. Mully & Hanley were sheltered very well in the 10-noon slot, as was Murph. North wasn't my thing, but he's other people's thing, and besides, he was kicked upstairs to mornings where no one's really jonesing for sports talk anyway.

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Author:	Jaw Breaker [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:40 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: Yeah, I think the North/M&H/Murph/B&B lineup was the best they ever had. It was the best balance of different sports talk audiences, and B&B was still about being funny and different rather than riding Twitter all day and going up Matt Bowen's ass. Mully & Hanley were sheltered very well in the 10-noon slot, as was Murph. North wasn't my thing, but he's other people's thing, and besides, he was kicked upstairs to mornings where no one's really jonesing for sports talk anyway. The evenings were certainly better with Murph, especially after a Cubs game (loss). I also think his producers had to actually work, as his show seemed to involve a lot of preparation... as opposed to now where every show feels like they're just winging it. As CH said, you need some variety.

Author:	Eaglo Jeff [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:42 pm ]
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Murhp is a throwback to old timey radio. I kind of miss that. I had no problem with him with my encounters, though they were brief. The Little Guy was kind of a jag to me at times, but I was all like...."whatevs!" Damn interns gettin' in the way of shit! He probably didn't even realize it.

Author:	Phil McCracken [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:46 pm ]
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Eaglo Jeff wrote: Murhp is a throwback to old timey radio. I kind of miss that. I miss it too. My favorite morning show ever was Murph and Fred. Nothing groundbreaking just some old time radio schtick and they had the good grace not to beat national stories to death like Mike and Mike or fucking scream at me first thing in the morning like Mully

Author:	Curious Hair [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:49 pm ]
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Jaw Breaker wrote: I also think his producers had to actually work, as his show seemed to involve a lot of preparation... as opposed to now where every show feels like they're just winging it. Yeah, that's probably why they hated him, but I'd also guess that he was especially abrasive about it and they were especially stupid. Mac's show, may it rest in peace, was production-intensive too, but he's always treated his producers well, and he's also had producers who seemed to have a genuine zeal for that side of radio and didn't just sit around pouting that they weren't Big Radio Stars yet. Sports radio should be a three-ring circus. If you don't like one act, you'll like another one. Dan and Drinky and Leery and Connor McKnight can all jerk one another off about how intelligent the station has become by getting rid of North and Murph (and you'd better believe they'll dance on Mac's grave when the dirt settles in), but I don't think it's good for the station to just be one thing. I don't even think it does that one thing well.

Author:	jimmypasta [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 10:51 pm ]
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Thanks Phil & CH. Seriously,that's good reading!

Author:	Beardown [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:06 pm ]
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I agree with that. We've heard drinky. He is a dumb and a jack ass. That can't be disputed. So Murph hated him. You can now understand that. So what? Murph probably asked him to do stuff. God forbid. So drink hated him. B&B don't ask drinky to do anything. He just answers the phones. Plus B&B allow him to jump on the air, say stupid stuff, and act an ass.

Author:	Scorehead [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:37 pm ]
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Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. Exactly.

Author:	Spaulding [ Wed Nov 06, 2013 11:51 pm ]
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Murph seemed as big of a prick and dope as B&B are, just in a slightly different way.

Author:	Rod [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:09 am ]
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It isn't as if Team bernstein were the only ones who had a beef with Murph. It seems like he was pretty much reviled by everyone. Mully can't stand him.

Author:	Chus [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 7:13 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: It isn't as if Team bernstein were the only ones who had a beef with Murph. It seems like he was pretty much reviled by everyone. Mully can't stand him. Face to face, over the phone.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:09 am ]
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Im not sure a more accurate term exists for Bernstein's role at the Score than "bully" He goes around throwing the update guys into lockers constantly and he takes the young ones lunch money (dominates their opinion)

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:05 am ]
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Phil McCracken wrote: Curious Hair wrote: Phil McCracken wrote: Curious Hair wrote: I like that they turned it around and made it sound like North (people who watch too many mafia movies) and Murph were the ones who made everyone's lives miserable back on Belmont, while it should be obvious that the people on what we call Team Bernstein have treated people like crap more than those guys ever did. I have to imagine that as long as you weren't out and out hostile towards North he probably treated you pretty great.....Murph probably not so much I don't know, I think most of Murph treating his producers like shit was rooted in how a lot of them were Really Dumb People of whom he expected too much. I mean, one of them was Abbatacola, the guy behind "hey, what's better, air conditioning or bacon?", which makes Swami Murph seem about as nuanced as Mundane Sports Achievements. I unironically miss the Murph experience. Just fans talking to fans seems so quaint. Now everything has to be a hot take or needs to be vetted through Bernstein's filter before it gets on the air. Sometimes the meatballs are what makes the pasta you know. Murph really had the perfect 6-10 shift show. Let the callers talk for as long as they want, present unusual guests with novel takes on sports situations and spend half an hour on segments. I am really shocked he doesn't have a show somewhere on the radio

Author:	good dolphin [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:09 am ]
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So Beardown, are you going to craft this into a WYC for today. You can send it via e-mail

Author:	Beardown [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:45 am ]
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No. Somebody else can send it in if they want. 1. Bernstein wouldn't read it. 2. If he did, he and Boers would say it's the dumbest email they've ever gotten. They would say it wasn't bullying. But it was.

Author:	Don Tiny [ Thu Nov 07, 2013 11:39 am ]
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good dolphin wrote: Murph really had the perfect 6-10 shift show. Let the callers talk for as long as they want, present unusual guests with novel takes on sports situations and spend half an hour on segments. I am really shocked he doesn't have a show somewhere on the radio Is it possibily because he's as big an assbag as the stories suggest?