The Colm Hayes Show Thread

Lenny Lovett

In my opinion it's a bit light weight. More inane drivel. Just what we need.... Not!

Bard

It's been on ONCE. It's impossible to come to a "verdict" yet. A show like that (and Tubridy's) will need time to settle.

That said, I really don't think 4 hours of heavily talk based content directly after the breakfast show is a great idea for what is supposed to be a music driven station, regardless of their target audience.

MidlandsM

Bard wrote: »

It's been on ONCE. It's impossible to come to a "verdict" yet.

...but thats where you are wrong. The average listener like me will make up his/her mind today on it, and based on the opinion formed today,will choose it tomorrow or thereafter.
He's only as good as his last show. Just because you can't come to a verdict on it yet, does'nt mean everyone else can't.;)

Bard

MidlandsM wrote: »

...but thats where you are wrong.

No... it's just where you and I disagree. I think a new show needs to be given some time before you can come to a proper 'verdict' on it. You don't. Neither of us has to be 'wrong'

MidlandsM

But I think you are wrong, so therefore as far as i'm concerned you are wrong. I did'nt post "everyone here on boards thinks you are wrong Bard"
Also, you said it was impossible for anyone to come to a verdict. I still say its very possible, all it takes is a few minutes hence why radio listenership figures are calculated from quarter hours.
Listeners will not wait to make verdicts......they'll make then in the here and now.

Dinkie

I'm not sure. The subjects covered today didn't interest me at all. I did however like him on GR's old slot so will listen to him again. The subject today seemed to be geared towards a younger audience.

FlutterinBantam

Bard wrote: »

No... it's just where you and I disagree. I think a new show needs to be given some time before you can come to a proper 'verdict' on it. You don't. Neither of us has to be 'wrong'

Incorrect in my opinion.

Any new show has a genre which sets it out, and it usually stays that way.

What the poster refers to is the general tenor of the show.

Who is it aimed at? That tells the true story.

Tom Dunne... total waffle and vacuous crap and trite from day number one.
HAS NOT CHANGED ONE IOTA

Who give a fcuk what kind of coat Tom wore into work and does it need 25 minutes of airtime?

But... and this is the nub of it.....some people think that's great radio.

MJ23

Listen to him saying bye bye, its like.........."bobeye bobeye"
He sounds like he he's trying to tone down a really posh D4 accent.
And for fúck sake stop going on about the wife and kids.

Bard

MidlandsM wrote: »

But I think you are wrong, so therefore as far as i'm concerned you are wrong.

Hence "we disagree". QED.

Also, you said it was impossible for anyone to come to a verdict.

No, I didn't. I said it was impossible to come to a verdict. I never mentioned "anyone", and I don't pretend to speak for anyone but myself on the matter.

I still say its very possible, all it takes is a few minutes hence why radio listenership figures are calculated from quarter hours.
Listeners will not wait to make verdicts......they'll make then in the here and now.

Grand. That's your opinion. We disagree. Let's agree to do that, shall we?

FlutterinBantam wrote:

But... and this is the nub of it.....some people think that's great radio.

"Some people" tune in for something that's not too serious and just kills time with possibly random "non current affairs" talk. If that works for them and they consider it "great radio", then they've found the right show with Tom.

Lenny Lovett

Bard wrote: »

"Some people" tune in for something that's not too serious and just kills time with possibly random "non current affairs" talk.

But there's far too much "not too serious" (in other words Rubbish) talk shows on Irish radio: Tom Dunne, Ray Darcy, Ray Foley etc etc. The programmers credit us with fairly low IQ by the looks of it?

mickydoomsux

Lenny Lovett wrote: »

But there's far too much "not too serious" (in other words Rubbish) talk shows on Irish radio: Tom Dunne, Ray Darcy, Ray Foley etc etc. The programmers credit us with fairly low IQ by the looks of it?

The reason theres so many of these programmes on is because most people lap them up. Irish people don't see radio as anything other than a jukebox and a form of crappy light entertainment. That's why there's so little serious discussion of anything on any channels bar Radio 1 and Newstalk.

Bard

Lenny Lovett wrote: »

But there's far too much "not too serious" (in other words Rubbish) talk shows on Irish radio: Tom Dunne, Ray Darcy, Ray Foley etc etc.

I'd call Foley's show many things... but a "talk show"? No... don't think so...

jgbyrne99

Colin Hayes is only ok, god that show with Lucy Kennedy was terrible.
She would reck your head, i allways liked Gerry, but typical RTE shoving the two of them together in the hoping it would hold on to Gerry's listeners.
I think Colin's new slot should have went to Jenny Huston, i thought she did a great service to Gerry's program.

leggo

In fairness to all here, I think both opinions are valid and the answer lies somewhere in the middle.

On one hand: no, listeners WON'T give a radio show the chance to find its feet and WILL make up their minds regardless of the presenters' experience (after all, on a station like 2FM, most presenters have decades of experience in other roles behind them anyway).

However, the majority of listeners aren't as harsh in making up their mind as those on boards. Radio is background noise to them and, unless they have a strict listening schedule, if they've tuned in to hear Tubridy will keep the dial on 2FM to hear what Colm is talking about. He doesn't have to change the world in his first few shows, just provide competent radio that gives the listener something to engage in. When he finds his feet, then he can start trying to do GREAT radio. And, as long as he doesn't offend or irritate enough people into tuning out, he should get the numbers to justify that transition.

Lenny Lovett

Bard wrote: »

I'd call Foley's show many things... but a "talk show"? No... don't think so...

Yeah, I know it's not meant to be a talk show but (and this is a guess) there must be substantially more talk than music on it so, as the old saying goes if it looks like a duck and....

jgbyrne99 wrote: »

I think Colm's new slot should have went to Jenny Huston, i thought she did a great service to Gerry's program.

Agreed. She did an excellent job and seemed to gel very well with the listeners and handled the calls very well. A missed opportunity for 2FM, but I'd say the decision to put Colm Hayes in that slot was made prior to Jenny Huston's run.

leggo wrote: »

In fairness to all here, I think both opinions are valid and the answer lies somewhere in the middle.

On one hand: no, listeners WON'T give a radio show the chance to find its feet and WILL make up their minds regardless of the presenters' experience (after all, on a station like 2FM, most presenters have decades of experience in other roles behind them anyway).

However, the majority of listeners aren't as harsh in making up their mind as those on boards. Radio is background noise to them and, unless they have a strict listening schedule, if they've tuned in to hear Tubridy will keep the dial on 2FM to hear what Colm is talking about. He doesn't have to change the world in his first few shows, just provide competent radio that gives the listener something to engage in. When he finds his feet, then he can start trying to do GREAT radio. And, as long as he doesn't offend or irritate enough people into tuning out, he should get the numbers to justify that transition.

True. I tend to make a decision based on what I hear there and then and yesterday's show didn't do it for me at all. I did listen for a bit today but saw no real improvement IMO. But, hey, it's the JNLRs that will decide not picky people like me!:cool:

MidlandsM

Lenny Lovett wrote: »

the decision to put Colm Hayes in that slot was made prior to Jenny Huston's run.

yes, but she's covered for Gerry Ryan last year and the year before. The Mgnt in 2fm know what she can do at this stage.
My opinion on her is that she is can be a decent presenter tho' her accent can be annoying but the content she covers is pure drivel. Surrounded by a decent production crew, she'd be 150% better.

jimmynokia

i think he is doing ok he is easy to listen to and better that the tweet twitter book turbidy

what is jim jim doing now?:D

Itssoeasy

Listening to it today for one of the few times and lads it's better than the JFK fan club before it.

ibarelycare

I like Colm's show. I think he's much better at doing more serious stuff than he was on the breakfast show.

Fago!

I think he's like fish out of water not doing childish stuff. I loved him on breakfast radio. He's good now, but he sounds like he doesn't enjoy it.

polly78

I can't believe there is not more feedback on Colm Hayes show!! He is diabolical. He hasn't a clue and is basically pretending he is Gerry Ryan, I laugh at him (not with him). He comes across as chauvinistic and patronising with no ground for it. Always trying to be at one with the girly opinions, again copying Gerry but can't carry through cos he's not at one with the general public. Now and again he takes a notion of disagreeing and it's usually with men callers and on weak stupid discussions. He hasn't got strong enough opinions on any of the subjects discussed so far and the call for all this "it's what you wanna talk about, it's what we wanna talk about" reeks of desperation. The show would be nothing without the people phoning in (who the hell are they?) Anyone could front that type of show, the callers are the show. He's boring and definitely not in touch with younger people, despite Gerrys age he could relate to any age group which is why he had so many young fans. Colm Hayes is not the right guy for this format at all. He never listens, time and time again he asks people relevent things that they've already told him, grr! my blood boils. I liked him on the breakfast show, cannot stand him now. Gerry started his show with what seemed like no planning, it's blatant that Colms show has been discussed for hours and planned to a tee to avoid dead air. How could anyone not know that when the 12 o clock news is over it's now the afternoon!! He says Good Morning to callers every day after 12, then corrects himself. I now turn radio off til one o clock.

jane wani

Lenny Lovett wrote: »

In my opinion it's a bit light weight. More inane drivel. Just what we need.... Not!

inane can be great if the presenter has a sense of hunour and imagination..

i think we all know our dearest colm ..and our dearest ryan..really aint packing

but according to coleman at large...what a name...ryan turbidy is world class and deserves every bit of his reprted wages..he could take over from jay leno no problem...was the exact quote..

colm should have stuck with jim...now hes wandering through the radio winters forrest without a flask....shivering...lol....about to die...lol

MJ23

polly78 wrote: »

"it's what you wanna talk about, it's what we wanna talk about" reeks of desperation.
How could anyone not know that when the 12 o clock news is over it's now the afternoon!! He says Good Morning to callers every day after 12, then corrects himself. I now turn radio off til one o clock.

"awright awright, its what we wanna talk about, its what you wanna talk about, its what we want you to talk about"
The bit today about the millenium trees was terrible, went on way too long.
There's not a day goes by where he doesnt mention the dog, the child and the wife.
"bobeye bobeye"

polly78

MJ23 wrote: »

"awright awright, its what we wanna talk about, its what you wanna talk about, its what we want you to talk about"
The bit today about the millenium trees was terrible, went on way too long.
There's not a day goes by where he doesnt mention the dog, the child and the wife.
"bobeye bobeye"

This is him trying to endear himself and his family to the listeners, he's so transparent. My ears bleed a bit more when he ends calls, "bobeye bobeye"! Who speaks like that!

Itssoeasy

Lads why all the hate of Colm. I like his show and it keeps me away from Ronan fecking Collins at midday on radio one.

Saint_Mel

I had the misfortune of tuning in to this show today and honestly thought it was amature hour on 2fm. Unbelievable tripe.

Had some tarrot card reader on spouting out the same rubbish to everyone who rang in!
Yer man Colm sounded about as interesting and enthusiastic as a bag of onions!

Aidric

Gave the bloke 5 minutes of my time, 5 minutes too much as it happens.

deelite

I haven't listened but I think this forum speaks volumes 27 previous posts - so in me granny's words - the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about....

fred funk }{

Not too bad a show. Kinda doing what Gerry did in the beginning. Talks about things that will get the punters talking, clampers, Child care costs etc.

deelite

fred funk }{ wrote: »

Not too bad a show. Kinda doing what Gerry did in the beginning. Talks about things that will get the punters talking, clampers, Child care costs etc.

Has he done any "Ghost" stories yet - I used to love when GR did them.

fred funk }{

deelite wrote: »

Has he done any "Ghost" stories yet - I used to love when GR did them.

Don't know deelite, I haven't really listened all that much TBH.

Dr. Bad Touch

Aidric wrote: »

Gave the bloke 5 minutes of my time, 5 minutes too much as it happens.

Spot on, tis utter crap.

Rubik.

Lottie Ryan has been handed a weekly spot on The Colm Hayes Show as an "entertainment contributor". While acknowledging how tough it must of been for her to lose her father so young, can't anyone in RTE see how inappropriate it is to give her such a helping hand simply because of who she is.

ibarelycare

Nepotism in RTE? :eek::eek: Say it ain't so!

Btr

I'm sure she got the spot based on her broadcasting history ie Rte tv ! Id be more shocked by now if RTE hired on basis of real talent !

Caledonman

Rubik. wrote: »

Lottie Ryan has been handed a weekly spot on The Colm Hayes Show as an "entertainment contributor". While acknowledging how tough it must of been for her to lose her father so young, can't anyone in RTE see how inappropriate it is to give her such a helping hand simply because of who she is.

Unfortunately in radio, it is all about who you know, and especially in RTE. in fairness, she isn't bad, but many presenters out there that are more capable and deserving of a chance. Unlikely to happen though.

MJ23

Lottie Ryan sounds like someone out of a Ross O Carroll Kelly book. I wouldnt say she's every been out of the county of Dublin.
The start of Colms show is awful, almost begging for people to phone in.
Awright, awright, its we wanna talk about, its waht you wanna talk about.
Bobeye Bobeye

polly78

One minute into the show and he's said "i dunno" ..twice!!

deelite

Rubik. wrote: »

Lottie Ryan has been handed a weekly spot on The Colm Hayes Show as an "entertainment contributor". While acknowledging how tough it must of been for her to lose her father so young, can't anyone in RTE see how inappropriate it is to give her such a helping hand simply because of who she is.

She's also on the Daily Show with Claire Byrne. I wonder when Mr. Tubs goes to the BBC will she be given his time slot for a few days or so.

Personally I used to love that fella Trevor who used to do the entertainment slots on the afternoon show. I wonder did he "apply" for the entertainment contributors posititions and was unsuccessful. I wonder where these jobs are advertised.

emptybladder

Trevor got the job after becoming 'famous' by camping up traffic reports. So that's him and that spa Lorraine Keane. Anyone else?

Itssoeasy

Talking about aliens so he is.

johnmacward

Colm Hayes...

I've had to listen to this twat for months now and sweet Jesus, I thought he was some kind of temporary stand in for G. Ryan. I mean he had to be temporary, he was rubbish! I was never a fan of Ryan either and ironically I think they suit each other perfectly with their reserved cocky style which stinks of "I haven't woken up properly but I have to perform".

Anyway, he's still there and he's still gratingly annoying and not one bit funny. He throws out jokes with this iffy confidence that he's not one bit comfortable with and deals with topics he hasn't prepared for one bit.

I don't like to say but I prefer Tubridy, I'm not a fan of him but he sounds more awake, aware and genuinely confident and it's easier to listen to him too.

johnmacward

polly78 wrote: »

I can't believe there is not more feedback on Colm Hayes show!! He is diabolical. He hasn't a clue and is basically pretending he is Gerry Ryan, I laugh at him (not with him). He comes across as chauvinistic and patronising with no ground for it. Always trying to be at one with the girly opinions, again copying Gerry but can't carry through cos he's not at one with the general public. Now and again he takes a notion of disagreeing and it's usually with men callers and on weak stupid discussions. He hasn't got strong enough opinions on any of the subjects discussed so far and the call for all this "it's what you wanna talk about, it's what we wanna talk about" reeks of desperation. The show would be nothing without the people phoning in (who the hell are they?) Anyone could front that type of show, the callers are the show. He's boring and definitely not in touch with younger people, despite Gerrys age he could relate to any age group which is why he had so many young fans. Colm Hayes is not the right guy for this format at all. He never listens, time and time again he asks people relevent things that they've already told him, grr! my blood boils. I liked him on the breakfast show, cannot stand him now. Gerry started his show with what seemed like no planning, it's blatant that Colms show has been discussed for hours and planned to a tee to avoid dead air. How could anyone not know that when the 12 o clock news is over it's now the afternoon!! He says Good Morning to callers every day after 12, then corrects himself. I now turn radio off til one o clock.

I'm with you completely, he's uncomfortable, unwilling and desperate just like RTE were to fill the slot with anyone. And he's a kind of Gerry clone (which to me is bad because I never liked Gerry, a cocky git with an ego slightly bigger than Everest). As much as you say they might prepare his show the irony is it sounds totally under prepared and horribly executed. He brings up a topic and then teases out questions about the topic; and repeats himself over and over with laborious drivel.

Today it was:

"Are we still a nation of potato eaters? I mean are we, do you still eat potatoes, do you NOT eat potatoes, do you like potatoes, does your Mammy still cook them, or your Granny, do they NOT cook them anymore - going way back we ate potatoes, I ate them, I liked them. Sure I remember my mother making them and ...eh.. I liked them. But do we still eat them today, I mean it's not important BUT STILL text in and let me know what you think. It's ... eh ... important to know what you think."

polly78

johnmacward wrote: »

Today it was

"Are we still a nation of potato eaters? I mean are we, do you still eat potatoes, do you NOT eat potatoes, do you like potatoes, does your Mammy still cook them, or your Granny, do they NOT cook them anymore - going way back we ate potatoes, I ate them, I liked them. Sure I remember my mother making them and ...eh.. I liked them. But do we still eat them today, I mean it's not important BUT STILL text in and let me know what you think. It's ... eh ... important to know what you think."

This is unbelievable but were colm hayes is concerned it's spot on!

Johnmacward you have summed up this show way better than me.

I havent listened in months I couldn't take any more. Only someone with their brain removed would respond to the statement above. In fact it sounds like he's worse.

How someone can remain in a job they are so incompetent at is beyond me.

GSF

Hayes has made it into the Top 10 highest paid in RTE this year at # 10 Colm Caffrey (Hayes) with earnings of €213,954

ibarelycare

GSF wrote: »

Hayes has made it into the Top 10 highest paid in RTE this year at # 10 Colm Caffrey (Hayes) with earnings of €213,954

They're actually the 2009 figures. But still, ridiculous.

polly78

Oh dear god!!

Why?.....Im mortified for anyone who thinks he's in anyway good, funny, enjoyable......

Does anyone know why he is still employed?

I had 6 months of his waffle, til I tuned into bbc r2... The difference is immeasurable, it also hi-lited how crap 2fm is all round!

bbability

polly78 wrote: »

Oh dear god!!

Why?.....Im mortified for anyone who thinks he's in anyway good, funny, enjoyable......

Does anyone know why he is still employed?

I had 6 months of his waffle, til I tuned into bbc r2... The difference is immeasurable, it also hi-lited how crap 2fm is all round!

Totally disagree. Colm Hayes is one of Ireland's most experience Radio presenters around today. He's worth every penny. Would be much better if his show started at 9am rather than 11. You can actually hear it in his output that he puts alot of time preperation and effort into his show. Like G Ryan Show he does discuss things that not everyone will have an interest in but his content is good.

I Like his show for what its worth.

Gophur

His radio show is like listening to a version of Mrs Merton's show "Let's have a heated debate?"

Tedious, low-brow, bored-housewife radio.

MidlandsM

bbability wrote: »

Totally disagree. Colm Hayes is one of Ireland's most experience Radio presenters around today. He's worth every penny.

lol......keep taking them pills......lol :pac:

todolist

bbability wrote: »

Totally disagree. Colm Hayes is one of Ireland's most experience Radio presenters around today. He's worth every penny. Would be much better if his show started at 9am rather than 11. You can actually hear it in his output that he puts alot of time preperation and effort into his show. Like G Ryan Show he does discuss things that not everyone will have an interest in but his content is good.

I Like his show for what its worth.

You must be related to him.No other explanation.He gets over 200 thousand a year.2fm have a small audience base.If the tax payers went coughing up for this lunacy through the TV Tax Mr Hayes wouldn't be pocketing such a huge salary.When he operated in the real world...FM104 I bet he was on a vastly more realistic salary.See the Irish independent today with the article about Jim Nugent.Says it all.