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The Marty Squad - Are RTE Serious?

  • 12-07-2015 7:12pm
    #1
    djohnsongmx
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23 ✭


    I listened to this today. Firstly I like Marty, he's a good presenter and has the knowledge, experience and the ability to present such a show very well. But he really must wonder what he has done to be lumbered with the absolute dregs of RTE's "talent".

    What in God's name does Brenda Donoghue know about GAA? Without doubt, she's only on this show Because D'Arcy brought his own crowd with him (for the afternoon show) and RTE had nothing else to do with her. Paddy McKenna was more interested in double clicking his mouse, seemingly in a rush to shut down any open programs so that he could get out the door as quick as possible. He certainly wasnt listening to what the guests were saying. Then to add insult to injury they bring in that painful Avril Mulcahy for the last five minutes, a "dating expert", to tell us why GAA players are attractive to women.

    Sport is something that RTE usually do very well, and I was happy to hear about the new show when it was first advertised. But I thought it would be a proper show, and not just a token show to provide continued employment for people who in any other station would have been let go.

    Next week, Jason Byrne and Amanda Brunker give us their best double entendres with the word "balls"


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  • #2
    Say Your Number
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 10,728 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    The Second Captains presented a show in that slot last year, but they couldn't commit to it this year so they gave it to Marty instead.

    When Marty is talking to the pundits about what happened over the weekend it's good, but I don't see the point of the other segments and switch it off when they are happening.


  • #3
    Fr Tod Umptious
    Registered Users Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭Fr Tod Umptious


    Discussed this on one of the GAA threads a few weeks back.

    It's pure muck, and to be honest Second Captains was not a whole lot better.

    Oddly enough people may just be interested in a proper analysis show in this slot, commenting on what has happened over the weekend.
    The original show Take You Point fitted that description.

    But no, RTE seems to think light entertainment is the way to go.


  • #4
    Red Fred
    Registered Users Posts: 1,630 ✭✭✭Red Fred


    There was an interview with Brenda Donohue in TV Now a few weeks back and apparently her GAA expertise is that she supports Kildare! She also has ideas for radio and tv shows so beware! She is freelance and not an RTE employee so I don't see why RTE keep using her.


  • #5
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Red Fred wrote: »
    There was an interview with Brenda Donohue in TV Now a few weeks back and apparently her GAA expertise is that she supports Kildare! She also has ideas for radio and tv shows so beware! She is freelance and not an RTE employee so I don't see why RTE keep using her.

    Are you sure?


  • #6
    Deedsie
    Registered Users Posts: 5,272 ✭✭✭Deedsie


    Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »
    Discussed this on one of the GAA threads a few weeks back.

    It's pure muck, and to be honest Second Captains was not a whole lot better.

    Oddly enough people may just be interested in a proper analysis show in this slot, commenting on what has happened over the weekend.
    The original show Take You Point fitted that description.

    But no, RTE seems to think light entertainment is the way to go.

    Take your point was perfect for this slot. Lunatics ringing in fuming over some incident. That was entertainment


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  • #7
    Gwynplaine
    Registered Users Posts: 2,910 ✭✭✭Gwynplaine


    Will Marty delve into his memories of the journey he travelled from the far off Galaxy?


  • #8
    honeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,648 ✭✭✭honeybear


    Programme was awful this evening (Marty talking to a hen party a particularly low point). I like Marty, but in my opinion, this is not a good programme format.


  • #9
    Fr Tod Umptious
    Registered Users Posts: 14,988 ✭✭✭✭Fr Tod Umptious


    honeybear wrote: »
    Programme was awful this evening (Marty talking to a hen party a particularly low point). I like Marty, but in my opinion, this is not a good programme format.

    Yep it was cat.

    And I was on my way back from Mayo v Sligo, getting further and further away form Mid West Radio range, and I had a hen party for post game "analysis"


  • #10
    real rocker
    Registered Users Posts: 640 ✭✭✭real rocker


    Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »
    Yep it was cat.

    And I was on my way back from Mayo v Sligo, getting further and further away form Mid West Radio range, and I had a hen party for post game "analysis"

    Cat among the pigeons so?


  • #11
    mrsdewinter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,114 ✭✭✭mrsdewinter


    honeybear wrote: »
    Programme was awful this evening (Marty talking to a hen party a particularly low point). I like Marty, but in my opinion, this is not a good programme format.

    It was my first time hearing the show & I was disappointed. Marty's panic at what stunt the hens might pull off next was audible.


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  • #12
    honeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,648 ✭✭✭honeybear


    Another hen party!


  • #13
    PeterTheEighth
    Registered Users Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭PeterTheEighth


    This is back again for the championship season. I enjoy Marty and he's a great presenter who knows his stuff, but they need to just once and for all get rid of Brenda Donoghue. The is only an hour long, and the time assigned to her is just a waste of time...

    Last week she was interviewing Aaron Kernan's mother (who was at the game), while Aaron himself was back in studio contributing to the panel there. Brenda referred to her as Aaron KIernan's mother, before going on to mention his brother... also named Kiernan apparently.. who was playing the game. I laughed at the time, but it's was just embarrassing for everyone.

    But dont worry, she redeemed the whole segment by getting all the kids to shout "Woo hoo" as they went back to studio.


  • #14
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    PeterTheEighth wrote: »
    This is back again for the championship season. I enjoy Marty and he's a great presenter who knows his stuff, but they need to just once and for all get rid of Brenda Donoghue. The is only an hour long, and the time assigned to her is just a waste of time...

    Last week she was interviewing Aaron Kernan's mother (who was at the game), while Aaron himself was back in studio contributing to the panel there. Brenda referred to her as Aaron KIernan's mother, before going on to mention his brother... also named Kiernan apparently.. who was playing the game. I laughed at the time, but it's was just embarrassing for everyone.

    But dont worry, she redeemed the whole segment by getting all the kids to shout "Woo hoo" as they went back to studio.

    I would agree, Donohue has to go.


  • #15
    Howitzer the 5th
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Howitzer the 5th


    PeterTheEighth wrote: »
    This is back again for the championship season. I enjoy Marty and he's a great presenter who knows his stuff, but they need to just once and for all get rid of Brenda Donoghue. The is only an hour long, and the time assigned to her is just a waste of time...

    Last week she was interviewing Aaron Kernan's mother (who was at the game), while Aaron himself was back in studio contributing to the panel there. Brenda referred to her as Aaron KIernan's mother, before going on to mention his brother... also named Kiernan apparently.. who was playing the game. I laughed at the time, but it's was just embarrassing for everyone.

    But dont worry, she redeemed the whole segment by getting all the kids to shout "Woo hoo" as they went back to studio.

    Marty Morrissey is anything but a good presenter. He is a total opportunist chancer who knows sweet f**k all about the sports of which he has been given a profile from.


  • #16
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Howitzer the 5th wrote: »
    Marty Morrissey is anything but a good presenter. He is a total opportunist chancer who knows sweet f**k all about the sports of which he has been given a profile from.

    Totally disagree with that opinion.

    Totally.


  • #17
    PeterTheEighth
    Registered Users Posts: 3,930 ✭✭✭PeterTheEighth


    Marty is a good commentator, plus he's positive / upbeat and has a good attitude. And you can feel the genuine passion he has for GAA sports.

    But it seems the sports department has become the garbage bin for broadcasters who RTE no longer need but dont want to fire. John Murray being another example. The absolute disinterest he has for sport comes through in everything he introduces and everything he reads out.


  • #18
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,058 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    He was doing VO for a show tonight on RTÉ1 called "Farmer In Charge", not really sure what the point of Marty doing it was as there was no element whatsoever of sport?


  • #19
    Jim Bowen
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭Jim Bowen


    The Marty Squad is simply the worst program that RTE Radio puts out; not the worst sports program, the worst program.

    Poor old Damien Lawlor; God love him being associated with that muck.


  • #20
    yiddo59
    Registered Users Posts: 1,167 ✭✭✭yiddo59


    Can't understand why they don;t drop this rubbish and extend Sunday Sports til 7.


  • #21
    ButtersSuki
    Registered Users Posts: 53,028 ✭✭✭✭ButtersSuki


    Jim Bowen wrote: »
    The Marty Squad is simply the worst program that RTE Radio puts out; not the worst sports program, the worst program.

    Whilst The Marty Party (that's what I've heard it referred to as) is atrocious, re. The above, you've obviously never heard Funny Friday on Liveline then....


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  • #22
    Fattes
    Registered Users Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭Fattes


    Brendan Bendar wrote: »
    Are you sure?

    Yep all RTE presenters are freelance contractors not just her!


  • #23
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Fattes wrote: »
    Yep all RTE presenters are freelance contractors not just her!

    I don't think that's right, isn't Derek Mooney a 'staffer'.

    I have no inside expertise, just wondering?


  • #24
    Fattes
    Registered Users Posts: 3,208 ✭✭✭Fattes


    Brendan Bendar wrote: »
    I don't think that's right, isn't Derek Mooney a 'staffer'.

    I have no inside expertise, just wondering?

    Most of the big names, like Darcy, Tuberty ete are all contractors!


  • #25
    honeybear
    Registered Users Posts: 5,648 ✭✭✭honeybear


    Atlantic Dawn wrote: »
    He was doing VO for a show tonight on RTÉ1 called "Farmer In Charge", not really sure what the point of Marty doing it was as there was no element whatsoever of sport?

    To be fair to Marty, he fills in for Damian on Countrywide (Saturday mornings) and does a good job on this farming programme. I like his positivity but can't listen to him commentating on a full GAA match - I prefer Paraic Lodge.


  • #26
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    honeybear wrote: »
    To be fair to Marty, he fills in for Damian on Countrywide (Saturday mornings) and does a good job on this farming programme. I like his positivity but can't listen to him commentating on a full GAA match - I prefer Paraic Lodge.

    Wouldn't agree there, Lodge is adequate commentator, in fact more than adequate, but needs to control his breathing better and in my opinion tends to be cliche ridden.

    Wouldn't hold a candle to Marty, in my opinion.


  • #27
    Jim Bowen
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭Jim Bowen


    Whilst we are on the subject on poor RTE commentators, a mention for Stephen Alkin; who is so bad I thought I was watching TV3


  • #28
    Howitzer the 5th
    Registered Users Posts: 201 ✭✭Howitzer the 5th


    Jim Bowen wrote: »
    Whilst we are on the subject on poor RTE commentators, a mention for Stephen Alkin; who is so bad I thought I was watching TV3

    Good God Man... There's no end of terrible sports commentary within 'RTE Sport'. Ger Canning and Marty Morrissey! The very epitome and definition of dysfunctional and truly diabolical.

    It's only biannual sporting events such as the Euros that we see and unfortunately have to endure the aformentioned Stephen Alkin as well as more Canning and worse still, John Kenny!

    They make Guy Mowbray at al at the Beeb very tolerable. It's harrowing to think this situation endlessly ceaselessly and mindlessly continues.


  • #29
    Jim Bowen
    Registered Users Posts: 140 ✭✭Jim Bowen


    I was in Limerick listening to the match on RTE Radio and the commentator Pauric Lodge said that Marty would be getting a Garda escort out of Pearse Stadium in Galway and another Garda escort into Limerick so he could present The Marty Squad.

    Now I have given up listening to the bloody Marty Squad as it is ****e but, I gotta ask

    Is this an appropriate use of limited Garda resources?


  • #30
    real rocker
    Registered Users Posts: 640 ✭✭✭real rocker


    Jim Bowen wrote: »
    I was in Limerick listening to the match on RTE Radio and the commentator Pauric Lodge said that Marty would be getting a Garda escort out of Pearse Stadium in Galway and another Garda escort into Limerick so he could present The Marty Squad.

    Now I have given up listening to the bloody Marty Squad as it is ****e but, I gotta ask

    Is this an appropriate use of limited Garda resources?

    Maybe the Garda powers that be are hoping the show will be renamed The Marty Squad Car.


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  • #31
    Brendan Bendar
    Registered Users Posts: 19,034 ✭✭✭✭Brendan Bendar


    Jim Bowen wrote: »
    I was in Limerick listening to the match on RTE Radio and the commentator Pauric Lodge said that Marty would be getting a Garda escort out of Pearse Stadium in Galway and another Garda escort into Limerick so he could present The Marty Squad.

    Now I have given up listening to the bloody Marty Squad as it is ****e but, I gotta ask

    Is this an appropriate use of limited Garda resources?

    Think before you post James.

    1. Name of show-Marty Squad.

    2. Means of getting between Galway and Limerick-a car

    3. Again name of Show -The Marty Squad.

    4. Therefore car used to to transport said person- The Squad Car.



    Go back under your slate.:D


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