No one will say anything.

The menstrual cycle changes among Hassidic Jewish women was something as well.

That was kind of amazing. I know the guy is on vacation but some jobs don't get hassle-free vacations.

I've taken an entire week off maybe 3 times in my life and each one of those required at least a few calls to deal with issues that arose.

And my job is not nearly to the level of responsibility of sports radio host.

This is Tao. Joe Maddon as Laozi.

Did somebody say grass?

Spot on. When does Bernstein even have to deal with Mcneil other than 10 minutes a day during cross talk? And he should probably take a look at his partner, who doesn't even watch sports and calls in for his own show. Bernstein is lucky. Very lucky. And many of his criticisms of others are nauseating solely because of how oblivious he is to the luck he has.

I know it's probably been a while since you've listened to the midday show, since I assume you have both ears and taste, but I think you're greatly over-estimating the responsibility of a Score radio host.

It's none of Dan's fucking business to what extent Mitch stood by Mac. Yeah, Mac has struggled with depression and addiction and raising a son with significant challenges. Mac has also mastered the art of creating a genuine bond with the listener in the most intimate broadcast medium there is, and in doing so, has made money for his bosses -- the very thing Dan just said is always the most important thing to Score bosses. Perhaps all that adds up to a person worth standing by. When losing that person for significant periods of time causes the ratings to tailspin as they did last year and are right now, it's hard to call that loyalty "to a fault," but Dan went ahead and did it anyway. He should have welcomed Mannelly, wished him well, and shut his mouth before thinking to thank poor Rod Zimmerman for courageously getting rid of a co-worker. What a miserable prick.

It's none of Dan's fucking business to what extent Mitch stood by Mac. Yeah, Mac has struggled with depression and addiction and raising a son with significant challenges. Mac has also mastered the art of creating a genuine bond with the listener in the most intimate broadcast medium there is, and in doing so, has made money for his bosses -- the very thing Dan just said is always the most important thing to Score bosses. Perhaps all that adds up to a person worth standing by. When losing that person for significant periods of time causes the ratings to tailspin as they did last year and are right now, it's hard to call that loyalty "to a fault," but Dan went ahead and did it anyway. He should have welcomed Mannelly, wished him well, and shut his mouth before thinking to thank poor Rod Zimmerman for courageously getting rid of a co-worker. What a miserable prick.

If you hate Laurence, then don't listen - don't comment. When he co-hosts the B&B show, take that day off ... listen to an old podcast of a Bernstein solo show and jerk off all day.

Good point leash. He sits across from a rotting cadaver on the days when said cadaver deigns to make it into the studio. Management has made its fair share of host friendliness to Boers too.

This is Tao. Joe Maddon as Laozi.

Did somebody say grass?

The menstrual cycle changes among Hassidic Jewish women was something as well.

What are the odds that this is one of the shows that doesn't make it to the podcast section?

I think they've been pretty host friendly to Bernsie too, considering this is the guy who was, at least at one point, actively encouraging listeners to turn the dial if they didn't like his opinions.

The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.

Devils Advocate here but.... it sort of is his business. He is the driver of the afternoon show on the station. He shows up for work just about everyday, even when it is half assed shortened White Sox shows. He feels like he is the top dog at the station and he sees a guy past his prime, not showing up and mailing it in (Same could be said for Terry of course, and for all we know Dan is furious about it behind the scenes...hell this could be a veiled attack against Terry too). He sees someone coasting along and is pissed about all the attention he gets.

Not saying that this is the best outlook on life but I can understand where he might be coming from.

This is Tao. Joe Maddon as Laozi.

Did somebody say grass?

That was kind of amazing. I know the guy is on vacation but some jobs don't get hassle-free vacations.

I've taken an entire week off maybe 3 times in my life and each one of those required at least a few calls to deal with issues that arose.

And my job is not nearly to the level of responsibility of sports radio host.

With the proliferation of podcasts, personal websites, videos and other forms of content I fail see how there aren't any good alternatives.

If anything it should be much easier.


@Hank,

The past-his-prime guy was vital in delivering him ratings. He was a bridge to 1PM and his exit from afternoon drive multiple ended years of ass kickings. His bitterness should be aimed at himself for becoming a schlocky shock jock.

Every single fill in host was better than the Snapper, & it wasn't close. Grote, Rozner, Drinky, all better. I hope the 3 of them tell Mitch to fuck off.

The problem there is the lack of self-reflection Dan exhibits. Dan's been on-air in Chicago for 2 decades and a guy past his prime, not showing up, and mailing it in generates more interest than Bernstein. How is that the other guy's fault?

Its the same thing with all the guys who lost out to Mannelly on the midday show sweepstakes. Guys who've been at this as long as Rozner and Abbatacola can be pissed at the Score all they want but they should think first what it says about them that Pat Mannelly walked in off the streets and took the slot with a much smaller try-out than guys who've been on-air for years.

I'm a big dumb shitlib baby

Why is anyone expecting bernstein to do anything less than pounce on those who aren't there? He's a two faced, political bastard - he high fives and laughs with North when he's there so he can be one of the boys ( if you went to early Score remotes when Berns was a reporter and fill in, you know what I mean), then makes fun and attacks when North goes

The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.

Why do you think he was talking about the addicition? Did he specifically mention it? I've been stuck in meetings all day and havent had a chance to flip it on. It sounds like he was annoyed by the amount of leniency Mac had with his bosses. Sure it's petty but do expect anything less out of BernStine?

Kap & Haugh must be salivating today.

Maybe a lame thought, but sh*tty they bring in a millionaire ex-nfler with no experience instead of giving the gig to one of the guys who has busted his tail for this station in the producer or update role making pennies for the past 5-10 years....

I don't even think it was petty. After all the shit Mitch put up with, I'd argue Mac showed very little gratitude. I'd have shit on him too, and I'd have gone harder.

And I like Mac. You all are being whinier bitches than the Candyman.

but Mitch didn't say it and Bernstein is not management

The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.

670 is so conservative if this was a case study I'd confuse them for a Japanese firm with all the rigid structure, unhappy employees, passive aggressive sniping and entrenched senior employees.

The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.