nighttimenetwork Podcast

^^^ I loved how during that discussion JP said he had bills to pay and Al said you paid your bills at Today FM no problem, and JP said yeah, but now I pay them better (or something to that effect), made me laugh anyway.

If I were a PD at a radio station, I'd just let them do whatever they want tbh. They get radio. And they're good at it. Leave them to it would be my mantra. Railing against his superiors does sometimes bring the best out in Ray though it must be said. His sarcastic best I mean!

I do enjoy the breakfast show, but I would say it is the weakest (enforced weakness by breakfast time constraints) of their 3 shows (The Blast, Lunchtime at TodayFM and the current show), but the NTN Podcast more than makes up for the lack of any Foley-esque segments and skits imo.

Cheers for the heads up on this podcast.

Downloaded the lot of them yesterday.

Great to have them all back just talking sh*te.

youngblood wrote: »

I'm a big fan of theirs since the blast days however took great offence at their recent ntn podcast with the use of the word Fa#&@t used by JP at Ray.
I have to say I'm not easily offended by anyone but not impressed with the use of the word f@ggot( homosexual) to mean something derogatory. I get the slagging, pi#% taking element of the podcast, it's what I enjoy most in these podcasts. I just didn't think it was a mature/funny response by JP and to be honest I didn't think using the word f***** was their humour. Surprised and disappointed, anyone else?

To be honest, surprised, yes. I winced when he said it. It's not because ****** offends me as such. Ok, I'm not gay but I can trot out the old cliche of having gay family and friends. But the reason I didn't laugh and actively winced was because he said it with aggression and it was such a poor response to the slagging he was getting. The lads have often abused each other and used derogatory terms and I've laughed and appreciated that they mean no harm at all, but this time it seemed a little more 'abusive' or something. I've heard them use gay as a derogatory term at each other before, but it was always in an intentionally immature and ironic way.

It was a once off though I would think. Al got the better of JP and he reacted. JP doesn't seem the homophobic type at all and I'd doubt we'll hear it used as such too often, if at all.

TheTechGuy wrote: »

Today fm suits didn't like her involvement. Seems ann is gone too.

Oh right.

Ah ffs Today FM. Won't be the same without the girls. I really thought 98 would have been the ones to start putting a dampener on things.

Edit: Wait, Deeno's in? Woohoo! If Phil joins and it's just a filthy version of the morning show (+ Al) it'll be great but I'm sure 98 would probably have something to say then.

So listened to tonight's podcast and I take it ray isn't going back to todayfm then.

I_smell_fear wrote: »

Just getting back into listening to podcasts and this one popped up. I gave a listen to ep. 14 as some posters mentioned above that it was interesting. Indeed it was, nice to hear open discussion on prevalent topics.

Overall, I usually avoid podcasts that are basically just scattered discussions as they can often be tedious, but these lads are very familiar and comfortable with each other so it can be good. However it would be nice if they had some structure or basic topics they're gonna cover. I usually check the info or description of a podcast before listening to it to see if it will potentially peak my interest but they basically leave it blank which dissuades me from spending my time to give it a listen.

I agree! I love the podcast, but I think a little bit more structure and moderation from Ray would serve it well! Delighted to see over in TRFS Thread the 98 show has gained listeners, hope they cover that in the next podcast.

leggo wrote: »

I think structure is what Ray hates about podcasting though, he had an interesting discussion about it on one. And I like the free-form stuff, for them at least. I dunno if I'd follow through with his mantra that all podcasts should follow that principle, I think each individual should look to produce the best format that suits them, but this works because they're all genuine mates and it comes across (which is a talent in itself; too often genuine mates can sound fake once a mic is switched on). They have that natural banter so structuring it would make it feel a bit forced.

You're probably right, I'm sure thats why Ray started the podcast, to get away from the structured format of the breakfast show. I do like their ramblings, what I should have said though, was that sometimes it just feels like they're getting going and the podcast is over, I was wondering would a structure streamline the funny into coming along quicker, but then again the ****e talk can be hilarious. I'm sure it'll find a natural groove especially after another few podcasts, once the boys are fully used to the girls not being there.

On another note, will the fact the KC show is finishing up mean that Ann can make a re-appearance from time to time? I think Shauna is involved with the PR side of the station so can see why they wouldn't want her doing it, not that I agree with it mind.

I agree that Ann and Shauna(a legend of a girl and she followed me on twitter) were becoming a huge part of the podcast, but hopefully Deeno won't be a once off thing. She seemed at ease with the three lads in her first appearance, which was good.

Id love Phil to be involved though.

The Incredible Hulk wrote: »

Me too. Would love to see Deeno, Phil and even Nordy Eoghan involved, but could see 98 having an issue then if it was basically the whole breakfast crew. I'm just basing that off the fact that Today FM had an issue with Ann and Shauna doing it though, maybe 98 aren't as strict, but going on what Ray has said in the past I'd say they are.

Pure speculation, but Ray would have more clout in 98 so could likely push it through if he wanted them involved and they wanted it . I'd say if Phil and Deeno don't get involved it'd be more of a personal choice (the uncensored nature of this podcast could have backlash written all over it if a journo with a grudge listens in and takes things out of context). I'd say Nordy just does freelancing with 98 and Today FM, since he's announced as working for JOE.ie (who also employ Al), so there'd be less of an issue there. They may not be close mates with him though, it could just be a professional thing on-air.

Meanwhile Today FM have had to deal with the blowback of Ray's controversial bits in the past. Now they're not earning any money off his sponsors/advertisers, I'd say they just don't want the hassle of having their people involved. That's probably all there is to it and you can kind of understand that, even if we don't like it.

When they started pressing them for info on Today FM not too long ago, I thought I heard the girls feeling a bit uncomfortable knowing the mics were on, so tbh it wasn't a surprise when that came out. I think Ray was taking the piss with his digs at them, he even said so himself, but it seems legit. If it wasn't the case then why make it up? Why look at people's Twitter and see if they're following you (though why do that to begin with anyway, you might ask)? Spreading misinformation about former employers is going to burn bridges quicker than having some playful jabs at them for something true that would obviously need to be addressed in some form.

It's believable that Today FM don't want an official spokesperson and a known contributor involved in any potential scandals that could come from this (and I'm shocked there hasn't been a homophobia story broken yet after some hack read comments here and twisted it). I doubt it's particularly personal or worth reading more into than that though.

Yep, I enjoyed that one. A good chat.

New podcast up, just downloading it there now... description says it's Ray, JP, Ann... and a little bit of Deeno! Should be a good 'un

youngblood wrote: »

She must a heard me!
Haven't listened yet but v excited!

It was good! Deeno's appearance really was a cameo! If I took one thing away from the podcast, it's that Ray really doesn't like when people don't like him! :pac: He knows he overreacts though, so it's funny! It's ok, I love you Ray!

So am I right that there hasn't been a podcast since the 19th of February ?