Russell Brand Radio Show - Talksport

GiftGrub100

He's back.

From - Digitalspy
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/broadcasting/news/a279719/russell-brand-to-host-talksport-show.html

Back this Saturday - Oct 9th

Russell Brand has agreed to host a new weekend radio show on TalkSport, marking his return to the airwaves after the Manuelgate affair at the BBC.

The Saturday night show will feature clips and backstage recordings from Brand's current UK tour, starting with last night's performance at London's Hackney Empire.

During the 20-week run, Brand will also be joined by a series of guests including Noel Gallgher and Jonathan Ross.

The show, which will be produced by former Radio 2 controller Lesley Douglas, is expected to start later this month, with an "uncut" version being made available to download from the TalkSport website.

This will mark Brand's first regular radio show since the notorious Radio 2 broadcast on October 18 last year, when he and Ross left rude messages on the answering machine of Andrew Sachs.

The ensuing controversy led to Douglas and Brand leaving the BBC, and Ross taking a three-month unpaid suspension.

Douglas, who is now Universal Music UK director of programming and business development, is understood to have played an integral role in bringing Brand to TalkSport, after she helped launch his radio career at the BBC.

FlutterinBantam

I heard him today in an interview on R5Live.

How anyone can take that chancer seriously I don't know.

Sids Not

It must be a brit thing, why does anyone like that fool.....:rolleyes:

greendom

Sids Not wrote: »

It must be a brit thing, why does anyone like that fool.....:rolleyes:

Perhaps because he is a very funny guy, not to mention intelligent and sharp.

He is completely up his own ass thought, but that kind of adds to his charm.

I used to download his podcasts before Jonathon Ross and Manuel intervened. Brilliant stuff and really looking forward to his re-launch.

greendom

Might help to show that there is more to Brand than meets the eye...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/9053238.stm

FlutterinBantam

greendom wrote: »

Perhaps because he is a very funny guy, not to mention intelligent and sharp.

He is completely up his own ass thought, but that kind of adds to his charm.

I used to download his podcasts before Jonathon Ross and Manuel intervened. Brilliant stuff and really looking forward to his re-launch.

Absolute brass necked idiot.

greendom

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

Absolute brass necked idiot.

You need to dig below the media hype - the guy is witty and clever

FlutterinBantam

greendom wrote: »

You need to dig below the media hype - the guy is witty and clever

I accept your opinion, however I heard him on BBC5live yesterday and I will hold on to my opinion.


Maybe he can 'pull one over' the masses who like that kind of thing, and yes, he is very intelligent and clever, but his like and cohorts will never impress the more discerning listener,and I include myself in that coterie.

greendom

FlutterinBantam wrote: »

I accept your opinion, however I heard him on BBC5live yesterday and I will hold on to my opinion.


Maybe he can 'pull one over' the masses who like that kind of thing, and yes, he is very intelligent and clever, but his like and cohorts will never impress the more discerning listener,and I include myself in that coterie.

So he's intelligent and clever, you now accept he's not an idiot ?

_feedback_

I like the guy. He's an odd sort of a character alright. Fareplay to him for doing so well in the US.

FlutterinBantam

greendom wrote: »

So he's intelligent and clever, you now accept he's not an idiot ?

No.

mikom

One of the funniest bastards when at his peak on BBC radio.
Irish radio can only dream, as our equivalent is YA-Hooing Hector.

Neil3030

A man who is categorically more likeable than he lets on.

chordtype

http://www.talksport.co.uk/radio/russell-brand/blog/2010-10-09/russell-brand-radio-show-uncut-part-1

First part of the podcast is up now. It's a similar format to the old BBC show but only in front of an audience and with more swearing. Legit delighted to hear Matt Morgan's voice in my ears again.

orourkeda

greendom wrote: »

Perhaps because he is a very funny guy, not to mention intelligent and sharp.

He is completely up his own ass thought, but that kind of adds to his charm.

I used to download his podcasts before Jonathon Ross and Manuel intervened. Brilliant stuff and really looking forward to his re-launch.

oh god

greendom

orourkeda wrote: »

oh god

???

Cranky Mc Funhouse

orourkeda wrote: »

oh god

I can only assume this was an attempt at a dismissive and belittling response to what was in my opinion a valid comment. I would suggest you download and listen to any Russell Brand Radio Show episode. I personally have yet to find a more witty, intelligent and thoroughly enjoyable host in any medium.

FlutterinBantam

Cranky Mc Funhouse wrote: »

I can only assume this was an attempt at a dismissive and belittling response to what was in my opinion a valid comment. I would suggest you download and listen to any Russell Brand Radio Show episode. I personally have yet to find a more witty, intelligent and thoroughly enjoyable host in any medium.

I'll give that a miss if you don't mind, I have to sterilise and clean out the cat's litter tray this morning.

bogtreader

I listened to his latest podcast on itunes it just wasnt that
funny.He had Noel gallagher on.Like a lot of comedians go to
America and just and lose the edge