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John Clarke returns to Radio Nova

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  • 19-07-2015 11:53pm
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    bbability
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    So it official. John Clakre is returning to Radio Nova next Sunday.

    http://blog.nova.ie


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    endofrainbow
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    I'll start tuning in to Solid Gold Sunday again, so.


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    John Joe Jones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 297 ✭✭John Joe Jones


    I was hoping a man with his experience would get something higher profile like the 1-4pm Sunday slot on Today FM. Nova is a tinpot station


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    He's not "returning" as he never worked for this station.


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    Infoanon
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    bbability wrote: »
    So it official. John Clakre is returning to Radio Nova next Sunday.

    http://blog.nova.ie

    Wonder will Groucho allow JC to use the unedited version of his jingles ?? And how quickly will it take JC to say N.O.V.A ?


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    John Joe Jones
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    Now that he has retired from rte, it would be interesting if he did a tell all interview about his years as head of 2fm


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    peterobrien100
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Wonder will Groucho allow JC to use the unedited version of his jingles ?? And how quickly will it take JC to say N.O.V.A ?

    Who the hell is Groucho ?


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    ford fiesta
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    Will Leahy is saying on Facebook that John is only taking the summer off and hopefully he will be back on RTE Gold


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Wonder will Groucho allow JC to use the unedited version of his jingles ?? And how quickly will it take JC to say N.O.V.A ?

    He would need to wire up the ITC cart machine for that.


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    John Joe Jones
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    ford fiesta wrote: »
    Will Leahy is saying on Facebook that John is only taking the summer off and hopefully he will be back on RTE Gold

    He has retired from RTE but may return to RTE Gold as a volunteer like Micky Mac


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    Infoanon
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    peterobrien100 wrote: »
    Who the hell is Groucho ?

    Kevin Branigan aka Groucho100 - Nova CEO and programme Director.


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    Losty Dublin
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Kevin Branigan aka Groucho100 - Nova CEO and programme Director.

    Knowing Kevin he'll insist that JC does his entire show using only carts played on three three stack Sonifex units.


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    Losty Dublin wrote: »
    Knowing Kevin he'll insist that JC does his entire show using only carts played on three three stack Sonifex units.

    If it was to be authentic it would be two ITC triple stacks.


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    John Joe Jones
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    I wonder is Nova the most suitable home in the bay broadcasting family for JC ? Wouldn't sunshine or 4fm be a better fit for his jukebox ?


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    ford fiesta
    Registered Users Posts: 3,434 ✭✭✭ford fiesta


    I guess John will have to follow a playlist given like Mike Moloney does and the majority of presenters on nova.


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    Infoanon
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    Fuzzy Clam wrote: »
    If it was to be authentic it would be two ITC triple stacks.

    Not forgetting the EMT 948 turntables - could go the whole hog and plug back in the original Nova optimod !


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    Declan A Walsh
    Registered Users Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭Declan A Walsh


    Fuzzy Clam wrote: »
    He's not "returning" as he never worked for this station.

    I think the reference is to the other "Radio Nova" from the 1980s. The same would apply to Greg Gaughren and Mike Maloney.
    https://forumofgames.com/




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    peterobrien100
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Kevin Branigan aka Groucho100 - Nova CEO and programme Director.

    Thank you for that information Infoanon !


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    peterobrien100
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    ford fiesta wrote: »
    I guess John will have to follow a playlist given like Mike Moloney does and the majority of presenters on nova.

    I would not think he would follow a play list as there seems to be a big media campaign to draw his listeners in so he will have a free reign, I would be more interested how his 60's stuff ala The Ronettes and Diana Ross etc.. will be played.

    As regards Play list does MM have one ? It doesnt sound like it ? Dad Rock or Pat James certainly do not !


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    Max Headroom
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    ford fiesta wrote: »
    I guess John will have to follow a playlist given like Mike Moloney does and the majority of presenters on nova.


    Exactly...he'll be just another very small voice....


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    Declan A Walsh wrote: »
    I think the reference is to the other "Radio Nova" from the 1980s. The same would apply to Greg Gaughren and Mike Maloney.
    And if anybody had claimed that Mike or Greg had returned to Radio Nova, i would have made the same point.
    In fact i did make similar points back when this Nova launched and some parts of the media reported that Nova was back. :)
    It will be interesting listening non the less.


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    John Joe Jones wrote: »
    I wonder is Nova the most suitable home in the bay broadcasting family for JC ? Wouldn't sunshine or 4fm be a better fit for his jukebox ?

    JC playing Country music on Sunshine ????
    Oh wait, silly me........

    4FM might be a good fit alright.


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    Fuzzy Clam
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    ford fiesta wrote: »
    I guess John will have to follow a playlist given like Mike Moloney does and the majority of presenters on nova.

    Wouldnt be surprised if the rules were waived , even just a bit, for John.


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    Greenman
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Not forgetting the EMT 948 turntables - could go the whole hog and plug back in the original Nova optimod !


    Not forgetting the rumble those decks made. :-)


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    Greenman
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    Fuzzy Clam wrote: »
    If it was to be authentic it would be two ITC triple stacks.



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    Losty Dublin
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    John Joe Jones wrote: »
    I wonder is Nova the most suitable home in the bay broadcasting family for JC ? Wouldn't sunshine or 4fm be a better fit for his jukebox ?

    Nova has run with an oldies show on Sunday 10-2PM since it went on the air in 2010 and has struggled to make something really work in this time slot. As well, it's a slot that's long associated with oldies since the days of Sunshine 101 and Super Q; Wild Bill and the Bop Shop.

    Sunshine has the Paddy Cole show on at the same time which performs well so you can't move his and JC would really sound out of sorts on 4FM, who run an oldies show of sorts on the same time slot.

    If anything his show will be grand for the best performing station for the group.


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    ford fiesta
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    Before we get carried away with all this Nostalgia about the original Nova, remember JC will only be on for one or a few shows and for the 1st time in 30 years will probably be told what songs to play and when, what to say and when.

    He will be on around the same timeslot as Gareth O'C on 4FM in the same building... did they part each other in 2FM on good terms?

    I had hoped John would have stayed in RTE past retirement. His influence on shaping the golden years of 2FM after Bill O'Donovan will be remembered for many years to come.


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    flangemeistro
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    If it's the same John Clarke who paid the god awful Colm Hayes a 500k salary then gud riddance!


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    John Joe Jones
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    ford fiesta wrote: »
    Before we get carried away with all this Nostalgia about the original Nova, remember JC will only be on for one or a few shows and for the 1st time in 30 years will probably be told what songs to play and when, what to say and when.

    He will be on around the same timeslot as Gareth O'C on 4FM in the same building... did they part each other in 2FM on good terms?

    I had hoped John would have stayed in RTE past retirement. His influence on shaping the golden years of 2FM after Bill O'Donovan will be remembered for many years to come.

    JC would be perfect for filling in for Ronan Collins, John Creedon etc on Radio 1 but he didn't do himself any favours with all his on air rants after he lost his head of 2fm gig


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    Infoanon
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    Infoanon wrote: »
    Wonder will Groucho allow JC to use the unedited version of his jingles ?? And how quickly will it take JC to say N.O.V.A ?

    Promos running now on Nova with JC saying N.O.V.A - Sunday could be interested listening for anoraks.....


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    heybaby
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    Looks like Rte are playing hardball with Nova and Clarke

    http://www.thejournal.ie/radio-nova-rte-john-clarke-2235887-Jul2015/


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