Ray D'arcy on RTE Radio 1 **Mod Warning post 1, 1263, 1610**

xMallx

D'Arcy on one starts Feb 2 @ 3pm on RTE Radio 1. Topics on the first week include triplets and retro HB ice cream.


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Any more posts with "funny" "Hi Presenter" posts will enjoy a very extended forum break beyond the mandatory 1 day in the forum charter.

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Moderator:

Sorry for the long post. Rather than subject everyone to a wall of emboldened text, I am leaving the main part plain but you must take it that this entire post constitutes a moderator decision. Therefore, further discussion of this must be done in the appropriate forums elsewhere - I'd imagine Feedback in this case.

In any event, I have read the thread and I can see the issues. However, I do not think there is much to be done from a moderator perspective at this stage.

This forum is dedicated to discussion of all aspects of radio. Rather than turning it into a niche forum where only technical aspects to radio broadcasting can be discussed, there are many facets to what can be discussed, including technical, presentation, musical knowledge, show content etc. The list goes on. That's not changing today.

In this thread, Ray D'Arcy's much-publicised move from one national radio station to the national, state (i.e.tax-payer)-funded broadcaster. Then there are the additional controversies surrounding the circumstances of the move. Of course that's going to be discussed. It's relevant to the show, its production and most importantly the listenership. It's also within the confines of the charter.

On top of that, we have discussion of the other aspects of the show such as the presenter, show participants and all of the other attendant parts of the show. That's also perfectly in line with the charter.

None of the above discussion goes against the charter.

Something else has happened here, though that's important to note. RD will have brought over fans to RTE, in line with their plans, and there will be those who already listen to RTE1 by choice or otherwise. So, new listeners and old are now tuned into the show and both want to discuss that here. Again, fine.

The problem is that we now have factions - fans and, well, not fans. The freedom allowed by this medium means that debate between these factions is going to be robust. That's what these forums are about. Because the show is still new, that might settle over time. I'm not quite on a par with those saying it's a train-wreck, though posts have been deleted so that might have solved some of that issue.

Obviously, the charter rules restrain the usual things. The charter applies to this thread as much as any other but a number of issues have thus far arisen and I will highlight these below.

There will be zero tolerance in relation to the following:
1. As per Nody's earlier warning, no one is to suggest that another poster is in any way associated with Ray D'Arcy or the show - this will be a one month ban for first offence, and more severe bans subsequently (there aren't many more before it's permanent);

2. Personal abuse - fairly obvious, don't do it. Don't abuse the presenters, don't abuse each other.

3. No more "if you don't like x, then y". No more. People have to listen to the radio in work, people are entitled to listen to something they don't like. People are entitled to discuss that here. People are entitled to criticise, especially public personas, once this doesn't transcend into abuse.

4. Be civil.

I will note that this may change if a particular type of post becomes repetitive and does not add to the discussion. We're not at the stage of Liveline bingo in this thread and hopefully, D'Arcy won't reach the level where you know what he's going to say before he says it.

Right, that's all I have to say about it apart from that I again apologise that the thread was locked for so long, for little reason, it must be said.

Cheers,
hullaballoo.

PS Copied to first post.

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29/04/15 addition

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Enough talk about "changing the station if you don't like it" or "I have the right to complain because I pay taxes" style of arguments please. This is suppose to be a discussion about what's being presented; how it's being presented etc. so please narrow down the discussion somewhat accordingly or we'll have to start handing out cards etc.

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TetraxShard

So kids and sugar?

The more things change....

neris

and running

lertsnim

Mr and Mrs D'arcy reuinted on the air. Moncrief could be talking about a horses toilet habits and it will be more interesting.

neris

see wills on twitter looking for adult triplets. same aul same just on a different station

monkeysnapper

I'm looking forward to some more " ummm tap tap no.. Tap tap , sorry wrong . Tap .

sligojoek

xMallx wrote: »

D'Arcy on one starts Feb 2 @ 3pm on RTE Radio 1. Topics on the first week include triplets and retro HB ice cream.

1st guest: Joooooe Duffeeeh

L1011

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I'm looking forward to some more " ummm tap tap no.. Tap tap , sorry wrong . Tap .

Much more likely that he'll use a producer-driven studio and won't even be able to do that.

CountyHurler

I still cant understand RTE's reasoning for paying so much for D'Arcy... RTE have a lot of second tier presenters who could do that job more than adequately.. And I thought when Mooney left it would have been a good change to REDUCE the payroll for that particular radio show, not double it....

The only way that it would have made any sense would have been to move him straight in place of Tubridy and most of his listeners would have followed him straight across to 2FM. But this just makes no sense at all..

bbability

it may be a new thread but the rules are exactly the same. Yosser Hughes banned for 1 month for obvious name calling

More Music

CountyHurler wrote: »

?....... And I thought when Mooney left it would have been a good change to REDUCE the payroll for that particular radio show, not double it......

Honestly, that's what you were thinking when Mooney announced the news. Here's a chance for RTE to reduce its payroll now.

CarrickMcJoe

sligojoek wrote: »

1st guest: Joooooe Duffeeeh

And his first question, even before he presses the wrong button, "Joe, you keep saying , My God My God,.....Just who is your God?, it has to stop!"..

coylemj

monkeysnapper wrote: »

I'm looking forward to some more " ummm tap tap no.. Tap tap , sorry wrong . Tap .

+1

wait now, hang on....., let me try that again.

Will, why doesn't that work? Will we go to a break?

In fairness, Ronan Collins has finger trouble all the time...

wait now, that was track 2, wasn't it? No? Well we'll play it anyway....

wnolan1992

It'll be interesting to listen in. I always thought that some of D'Arcy's best shows in the last few years were when Jenny was in. I liked the way they interacted with each other on air, so it'll be nice to hear them together again.

The topics mentioned above don't do much for me, but I'll give it a go, see if Ray's actually going to make an effort now or just copy and paste the Today FM show.

furiousox

xMallx wrote: »

D'Arcy on one starts Feb 2 @ 3pm on RTE Radio 1. Topics on the first week include triplets and retro HB ice cream.

"Dear Ray and gang, I'm a 48 year old former serial killer and I'm sitting here in my kitchen with tears rolling down my face listening to these stories about ice cream from days gone by......"

maxwell smart

Will his Da be on telling us all how to make pancakes?? These are the important questions that need answers!!!


And would that make Darcy senior an RTE contractor then??

PureDaycent

CountyHurler wrote: »

I still cant understand RTE's reasoning for paying so much for D'Arcy... RTE have a lot of second tier presenters who could do that job more than adequately.. And I thought when Mooney left it would have been a good change to REDUCE the payroll for that particular radio show, not double it....

The only way that it would have made any sense would have been to move him straight in place of Tubridy and most of his listeners would have followed him straight across to 2FM. But this just makes no sense at all..

It's called strategy.

Bring over a presenter who has 235k listening, has strong national identity, has tv presenter skills (loose term) and while your at it knock a huge chunk out of your biggest competitors schedule and revenue benefiting your national output (2fm)

That's my view.

Red Fred

Volkswagen have signed a deal with RTE to sponsor the show for 18 months.

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/ray-d-arcy-s-rt%C3%A9-radio-1-show-signs-volkswagen-as-sponsor-1.2077503

NTC

Red Fred wrote: »

Volkswagen have signed a deal with RTE to sponsor the show for 18 months.

http://www.irishtimes.com/business/media-and-marketing/ray-d-arcy-s-rt%C3%A9-radio-1-show-signs-volkswagen-as-sponsor-1.2077503

Makes sense, Ray has been talking about his Golf for years.

Red Fred

Heard a promo for the show on radio 1 featuring "clips" of Ray. Needless to say, running got a mention.

Parchment

furiousox wrote: »

"Dear Ray and gang, I'm a 48 year old former serial killer and I'm sitting here in my kitchen with tears rolling down my face listening to these stories about ice cream from days gone by......"

Im weak laughing here....

BPKS

Since the big transfer was announced I have heard ads for Fair City on Today FM which I had never heard before.

Was this some sort of the trade-off for D'Arcy's transfer I wonder? D'Arcy moves and RTE have to pay Today FM to advertise their worst TV programmes?

Atlantic Dawn

Will they be playing music on the show? Can't see the same mix of music working on Radio 1 it's more 2FM. If there's no music I can't see them having enough content to fill the show.

sligojoek

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Will they be playing music on the show? Can't see the same mix of music working on Radio 1 it's more 2FM. If there's no music I can't see them having enough content to fill the show.

Crystal Swing, Shane Filan, Mary Byrne.

djemba djemba

Looks like the break has given Rays creative side a boost...

xMallx

What i don't understand is why all the fuss about D'Arcy being put on a slot/radio station that didn't even have a ratings problem ?

sebcity

http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/ray-darcy-i-am-not-5046229

lambayire

That ad is dreadful.

That said, I will be tuning in next week.

neris

Poor Rays taking a pay cut. Bet today fm felt bitter when they realised theyd overpaid for the same repetitive muck every day

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/move-back-to-rte-resulted-in-pay-cut-claims-ray-darcy-30939898.html

BPKS

neris wrote: »

Poor Rays taking a pay cut. Bet today fm felt bitter when they realised theyd overpaid for the same repetitive muck every day

http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/television/tv-news/move-back-to-rte-resulted-in-pay-cut-claims-ray-darcy-30939898.html

If you take into account the voluntary redundancy package Janny Kally would have gotten when she left Today FM and fact she is now employed again by RTE, the D'Arcy household wage will be well up you can be guaranteed.

Frog Song

Oh God that ad is awful. And same old same old.

Chip Whitley

"I would prefer if people didn't know what I was earning, but I definitely wasn't motivated by money," D'Arcy said.

...says the fella who plagued almost every guest about what they earned. I used to defend Ray a lot on here, but that's dopery of the highest order.

lucylu

Will this mean that there will be no more Mammies dancing around their Kitchens with their babies as they will be too busy on the school run..

Also why does Ray need two producers? Its hardly taxing reading out text from said Mammies dancing around their kitchens.

neris

Just heard a promo on the news at 1. Feck sake sounds exactly the same as todayfm. An over excited mammy and mentions of runing

BaZmO*

sebcity wrote: »

http://www.irishmirror.ie/showbiz/irish-showbiz/ray-darcy-i-am-not-5046229

And he admitted he wouldn’t have made the movie without his wife Jenny, who returns as his producer.

What movie?

L1011

Typo for "move" I'd be certain.

The_Wanderer

BPKS wrote: »

If you take into account the voluntary redundancy package Janny Kally would have gotten when she left Today FM and fact she is now employed again by RTE, the D'Arcy household wage will be well up you can be guaranteed.

If she left on her own account then she wouldn't have a redundancy package.

More Music

BPKS wrote: »

If you take into account the voluntary redundancy package Janny Kally would have gotten when she left Today FM and fact she is now employed again by RTE, the D'Arcy household wage will be well up you can be guaranteed.

What voluntary redundancy package?

mrsdewinter

BPKS wrote: »

If you take into account the voluntary redundancy package Janny Kally would have gotten when she left Today FM and fact she is now employed again by RTE, the D'Arcy household wage will be well up you can be guaranteed.

Did Today FM have a voluntary redundancy scheme last year? Did Jenny Kelly avail of it? You're making a lot of assumptions there...

Gits_bone

Funny that the people who were "forced" to listen to Ray seem to be in line to be forced to listen to him again.

Addle

Gits_bone wrote: »

Funny that the people who were "forced" to listen to Ray seem to be in line to be forced to listen to him again.

Is he broadcasting yet?

Gits_bone

Addle wrote: »

Is he broadcasting yet?

No.

But read the first few replies in the thread.

digzy

Gits_bone wrote: »

Funny that the people who were "forced" to listen to Ray seem to be in line to be forced to listen to him again.

This thread is fantastic.
His last one was full of the same posters having a go at him over and over ad nauseum. They couldn't change station because their heads were shoved up to the speakers by bosses who paid them.....:rolleyes:
What's their excuse this time? The guy hasn't even started yet.

As regards the potential content of his show, rte are well aware of the kind of broadcaster he is. They're not paying him the wage he's getting on an afternoon slot to start banging out house music.

Best of luck to him, I won't be listening as I'd rather moncrieff but for the lads having pops at him before he even starts you ought have a little think about it.

All the thread needs is the return of mikey weston!!

TetraxShard

digzy wrote: »

As regards the potential content of his show, rte are well aware of the kind of broadcaster he is. They're not paying him the wage he's getting on an afternoon slot to start banging out house music.

To be fair, an hour and a half of bangin' choonz would really liven Radio 1 up after Liveline.

"The Liveline stays open until 3.15. Now, here's Maniac 2000 on a loop for 90 minutes."

mbur

There are two morning show host I can't listen to. Marty Wheelan and Ray D'Arcy. It's nothing personal, I just don't enjoy listening to them.

Moncreiff I like a lot but I wouldn't be prepared to listen to everthing he does.

Lately I have had a good alternative. Since he started, Marty Morrisey is a far better Radio host than Mooney ever was. All IMHO of course.

So if past behavior is indicative of future action I suspect I am going to miss Mr Morrisey come friday.

CountyHurler

I wonder where they got the fake callers for the promo... I think this was a stupid thing to do.... Cos everybody knows that the callers are fake since he is not on air yet...

Gits_bone

CountyHurler wrote: »

I wonder where they got the fake callers for the promo... I think this was a stupid thing to do.... Cos everybody knows that the callers are fake since he is not on air yet...

Is there a way to listen to the promo?

CarrickMcJoe

I will listen in on his first morning, more so for radio Bingo, to see how many hours...sorry minutes before the great man mentions running, Kate, Tom, Jenny, sugar, height and how many kids and what ages are they?

Gits_bone

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

I will listen in on his first morning, more so for radio Bingo, to see how many hours...sorry minutes before the great man mentions running, Kate, Tom, Jenny, sugar, height and how many kids and what ages are they?

Bitter

bruschi

digzy wrote: »

This thread is fantastic.
His last one was full of the same posters having a go at him over and over ad nauseum. They couldn't change station because their heads were shoved up to the speakers by bosses who paid them.....:rolleyes:
What's their excuse this time? The guy hasn't even started yet.

As regards the potential content of his show, rte are well aware of the kind of broadcaster he is. They're not paying him the wage he's getting on an afternoon slot to start banging out house music.

Best of luck to him, I won't be listening as I'd rather moncrieff but for the lads having pops at him before he even starts you ought have a little think about it.

All the thread needs is the return of mikey weston!!

not sure that is entirely true. I dont recognise anyone complaining from the other thread. I was one who complained on the other thread, and I'm delighted now, as I wont have to listen to him anymore. Todayfm is on our work radio, and thats it, so there'll be no complaining from me anymroe about Darcy.

I hope it works for him, and maybe he'll change up his show. The change may do him good, and the sly digs he has been getting since leaving Todayfm may well spur him to adjust and give a more positive outlook to his show and more varying topics.

Gits_bone

bruschi wrote: »

not sure that is entirely true. I dont recognise anyone complaining from the other thread. I was one who complained on the other thread, and I'm delighted now, as I wont have to listen to him anymore. Todayfm is on our work radio, and thats it, so there'll be no complaining from me anymroe about Darcy.

I hope it works for him, and maybe he'll change up his show. The change may do him good, and the sly digs he has been getting since leaving Todayfm may well spur him to adjust and give a more positive outlook to his show and more varying topics.

Listening figures would suggest a lot of people like his show. I loved it.