Weeknight Late Date

Joe_ Public

I dunno really, too much drawl, was kind of a low hum in the background for me. A few typical brolly anecdotes, a couple of world peace sermons, a shout out or two for some of his mates. Brolly's a clever guy but not really my bag so wasn't sure I was going to take to it.

Plus, for some reason i'd assumed these weren't going to be pre-recorded shows which is a bit of a dealbreaker as far as i'm concerned.

Harry Angstrom

This adulation towards PJ Mara is nauseating.

Lady Chatterton

Ah Harry, don't contaminate this happy thread with Joe Duffy's misery

Lady Chatterton

Just a little reminder for the regulars on this thread - we all have a date with Dr. Leo Varadkar this evening (11pm - 1am).

Trebor176

I notice on the Late Date page that it still has the presenters as being Lillian (Monday-Friday) and Fiachna on Saturday and Sunday. At least they have the correct photos

Incidently, Lillian was presenting Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves last night, and will be on again with it tonight before Late Date.

Lady Chatterton

So far, it would appear that Leo is chasing the young vote.

The Parish priest

Tory boy sounds pre recorded and dull

Euphoria Intensifies

Leo playing some highkey bangers.

Lady Chatterton

Is Leo receiving commission from Ticketmaster? He is plugging gigs all over the place

FrKurtFahrt

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

So far, it would appear that Leo is chasing the young vote.

Somehow I don't think the young 'demographic' listen to late date.

I've just listened to the last 15ish minutes, and its one dreary song after another. (Joni Mitchell excepted!!)

mansize

I'm enjoying the tunes.

Trebor176

Not a bad playlist so far. But, I feel that the first three/four tracks weren't quite suited to the Late Date format.

mansize

Trebor176 wrote: »

Not a bad playlist so far. But, I feel that the first three/four tracks weren't quite suited to the Late Date format.

I missed those

Lady Chatterton

Trebor176 wrote: »

Not a bad playlist so far. But, I feel that the first three/four tracks weren't quite suited to the Late Date format.

Overall, I think he is doing well, he has a good voice for this time of night.

Trebor176

mansize wrote: »

I missed those

Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition, followed by something from LCD Sound System. I forget the opening track already.

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Overall, I think he is doing well, he has a good voice for this time of night.

Yes, he's doing well so far. No hiccups or anything like that.

On another note, a nice sign off from Joanna Donnelly on the weather: "may the force be with you."

Lady Chatterton

Trebor176 wrote: »

On another note, a nice sign off from Joanna Donnelly on the weather: "may the force be with you."

I'm a big fan of Joanna's, she has a great way about her. When Prince passed away she said "No rain... purple or otherwise"<3.

Trebor176

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

I'm a big fan of Joanna's, she has a great way about her. When Prince passed away she said "No rain... purple or otherwise"<3.

I remember that. It went down very well with viewers at the time. I do like listening to her as well

Lady Chatterton

Leo needs to reduce the number of plugs... he has promoted festivals, gigs, albums and a cinema so far........



Nice touch inviting in his colleague (a former DJ).

Euphoria Intensifies

Not much chat out of him, but it's been pretty good. His radio voice is definitely not as annoying as Joe Brolly's raspy one last night!

Playing LCD Soundsystem within the first 15 minutes defo helped get me on side though haha.

Lady Chatterton

The older Late Date listeners won't appreciate this selection much.

Euphoria Intensifies

Lady Chatterton wrote:

The older Late Date listeners will won't appreciate this selection much.

Was just thinking the same LC! I'm loving it, but then again I'm probably not in the Late Date target demographic (despite being a very regular listener).

Lady Chatterton

Alf McCarthy would be turning in his grave (if he was dead).

mansize

Here's George Michael

Lady Chatterton

mansize wrote: »

Here's George Michael

This show was recorded earlier today I'd say.

Overall, Leo is doing very well, I wouldn't mind if RTE invited him back during the Dáil holidays.

limnam

Record selection is gone a bit all over the shop

RayM

He wasn't bad, surprisingly. I hope he loses his seat and gets a permanent job on a local radio station or something.

Lady Chatterton

Leo thanked his Press Advisor Nick Millar, what the hell was he doing in studio?

Lady Chatterton

Ray, can you believe that Liz Smith, our beloved Nana has passed on ?

Trebor176

Good show, so I thought. Nice to hear Maria Callas in there too.

Aoibhinn McGinnity will be in the hot seat tomorrow.

RayM

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

Ray, can you believe that Liz Smith, our beloved Nana has passed on ?

So sad. Although I really hope her last words were "Trevor McDonald". It would be a fitting tribute to the man.