High Noon with George Hook.

Harry Angstrom · 18-09-2017 12:17AM

ballsymchugh wrote: »

ffs. it was topical, and a high profile case in the UK. british media reported on it every day of the case in the main news of the day. why shouldn't he ask it??

Topical because it's such a rarity. Again, Hook blew it out of all proportion because it suited his twisted agenda against cyclists - the same with his twisted agenda against vaccines, and his "daily rant about anything the fcuk that comes into George's head, irrespective of reason and sense".

Calhoun · 18-09-2017 12:17AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Ciaran Cuddihy. Was more of an "arts" vibe about it than "appalling racism against (insert group here) in Ireland today"
I'd tune in to him again.

Like someone else said on this thread at one stage i listened to the program as it was quite interesting but as it became a program about bashing Ireland i stopped a long time ago.

I wouldnt tune in unless an official announcement was made.

Lady Chatterton · 18-09-2017 12:19AM

Lt Dan wrote: »

Never thought I would say this but, bring back that Johanatan whatshisface. At lunchtime 1-2, it should be current affairs, news and whatever was said in the Dail etc that morning. Not some rubbish that men, who mostly tune into the station, do not want to listen to on their lunches. Leave that rubbish for the weekend or just give Moncrief a longer shift, that kind of fluffy studenty empty waffle would suit his show. (I have to had it to Sean Moncrieff, he has a brilliant way of making obscure, pointless , fluffy topics sound interesting)

Lets not get carried away, Jonathan was beyond painful with his smart @rsey comments. I would like Kieran Cuddihy to be given a primetime show. Maybe pair him up with someone.

I know in my bones Dr. Ciara is going to be George's replacement. I've no interest in listening to her, I'll probably listen to a podcast to bring me up to the One O'Clock News on RTE. From now on I reckon I'll only be listening to Vincent Wall (Breakfast Business), Pat Kenny, Ivan Yates (another man who hates cyclists, Harry

) and I'll continue to dip in and out of OTB.

ballsymchugh · 18-09-2017 12:23AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Topical because it's such a rarity. Again, Hook blew it out of all proportion because it suited his twisted agenda against cyclists - the same with his twisted agenda against vaccines, and his "daily rant about anything the fcuk that comes into George's head, irrespective of reason and sense".

if that's the case then why bother talking about a court case involving a politician being held in her car since it's such a rarity? it's news ffs.

years ago the old OTB crew took a photo of themselves in front of some poster at work reminding them of what to do at work. one of the points was to constantly remind people of the text number and rate, because it adds to the coffers. all these rants just rile people up to text in and the only people who gain are communicorp. it wasn't just on his show that it would turn into cyclists v motorists v pedestrians.

when people stop listening to whoever replaces George, they'll slowly see that revenue stream drop.

martingriff · 18-09-2017 12:23AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

Statistically speaking, the number of cyclists who injure pedestrians compared to the number of motorists who injure or cause death to pedestrians is negligible. Hook blew it all out of proportion because it suited his twisted agenda. It didn't help that his constant crusade against cyclists came in the wake of more cyclist fatalities than ever before.

Okay Harry do you think that if a cyclist kills someone what charges should they be brought up on. No statistically speaking or anything a simple question and I would like a simple answer. And I know you will ask it so I will preempt you I do think someone who drives a car and kills someone should be able to be brought up on manslaughter charges and not death due to driving or whatever it is

Lady Chatterton · 18-09-2017 12:28AM

ballsymchugh wrote: »

when people stop listening to whoever replaces George, they'll slowly see that revenue stream drop.

This is going to be a headache for Newstalk management, same as when Jeremy Clarkson parted company with the BBC and Gerry Ryan passed away. Love or Hate Hook but he did attract a decent following for Newstalk. I just wish the man had retired on a high last year, this is not the way his career should end

degsie · 18-09-2017 12:32AM

Oddly I never did hear GH have a bad word to say about Denis O'Brien.

Harry Angstrom · 18-09-2017 12:32AM

martingriff wrote: »

Okay Harry do you think that if a cyclist kills someone what charges should they be brought up on. No statistically speaking or anything a simple question and I would like a simple answer. And I know you will ask it so I will preempt you I do think someone who drives a car and kills someone should be able to be brought up on manslaughter charges and not death due to driving or whatever it is

I have no problem at all with a cyclist being dealt with the full force of the law in the circumstances of causing death to a pedestrian by their carelessness, but my point stands that it's such an absolute rarity compared to the amount of times we hear of motorists causing death to pedestrians - and how many of those motorists are actually charged with manslaughter? Yet Hook made a point of singling out cyclists because he has an obvious agenda against them, thus proving he's a fcuking idiot.

Lady Chatterton · 18-09-2017 12:47AM

degsie wrote: »

Oddly I never did hear GH have a bad word to say about Denis O'Brien.

To be fair, how many people are brave/stupid enough to speak critically of their CEO/Employer in public? I know I wouldn't.

In the case of anyone working for INM or Communicorp, you may as well kiss your career in journalism/broadcasting goodbye if you fallout with Dinny. Just look at Sam Smyth. The real issue that needs to be tackled here is O'Brien's dominance in the Irish Media, he owns practically every media outlet in the country.

monstermag · 18-09-2017 12:48AM

degsie wrote: »

Oddly I never did hear GH have a bad word to say about Denis O'Brien.

This is not just any old shakeup, Dinny might just take a personal interest in this situation. Don't forget Fintan O Toolebox and the Irish Times stirred up a lot of the storm around this story, and it goes without saying Dinny and Finny are not best buddies. And maybe just to rub Fintan's nose in it, he may just insist on George been allowed back on air.

Del.Monte · 18-09-2017 12:51AM

degsie wrote: »

Oddly I never did hear GH have a bad word to say about Denis O'Brien.

Yeah, I'm sure Chris O'Donoghue and the rest of them mouth off about DOB all the time. :rolleyes:

Nekarsulm · 18-09-2017 12:53AM

I see that Chris O Donoghue's tweet "someone needs to go to town on G Hook" has now vanished.
Perhaps he's feeling the chill winds of a change coming?

Lady Chatterton · 18-09-2017 12:59AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

I see that Chris O Donoghue's tweet "someone needs to go to town on G Hook" has now vanished.
Perhaps he's feeling the chill winds of a change coming?

He can delete it all he likes but it's a matter of public record now, the Irish Times quoted him on Saturday, September 9th.

"Chris Donoghue, the group political editor at Communicorp, a media company that owns Newstalk, tweeted saying, “Someone needs to go to town on Hook. It’s disgusting.”
On Saturday morning, he tweeted again saying: “Thanks for msgs, I’m not trying to be a hero or outspoken. It’s a basic thing for everyone to stand for. Rape is never a victim’s fault.”

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/george-hook-apologises-for-comments-about-rape-case-1.3215686

brooke 2 · 18-09-2017 01:06AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

Ciaran Cuddihy. Was more of an "arts" vibe about it than "appalling racism against (insert group here) in Ireland today"
I'd tune in to him again.

Kieran Cuddihy's name mentioned a few times. Most people who have done so seem to like him. Hope someone from NT is reading this!

martingriff · 18-09-2017 01:08AM

Harry Angstrom wrote: »

I have no problem at all with a cyclist being dealt with the full force of the law in the circumstances of causing death to a pedestrian by their carelessness, but my point stands that it's such an absolute rarity compared to the amount of times we hear of motorists causing death to pedestrians - and how many of those motorists are actually charged with manslaughter? Yet Hook made a point of singling out cyclists because he has an obvious agenda against them, thus proving he's a fcuking idiot.

He singled out cyclist because it was a piece about cyclists. George actually likes cyclists as when he is talking about the Irish cyclist and there disregard of the rules of the road ( I had one come at me in the middle of the road up a one way street) he always talk about cyclists in other countries who obey the rules.

monstermag · 18-09-2017 01:11AM

martingriff wrote: »

He singled out cyclist because it was a piece about cyclists. George actually likes cyclists as when he is talking about the Irish cyclist and there disregard of the rules of the road ( I had one come at me in the middle of the road up a one way street) he always talk about cyclists in other countries who obey the rules.

A cyclist an Atheist and a Vegan were all in a bar, how do I know this? They had everyone told within 5 minutes

Calhoun · 18-09-2017 01:14AM

I would say one thing, DOB is probably going to be doing a root an branch change of the whole place, a certain political editor could be in trouble for it.

If anything all this has shown is how disorganized the station on a whole is and for a budding media mogul is not good.

Lt Dan · 18-09-2017 05:14AM

monstermag wrote: »

Ur not serious, do u want me to take to the bed or what? I couldn't deal with that ****ing hell. He probably will get it short term, but i'd say long term either Ciara Kelly or Sarah McInerney will get it. Are we throwing in the towel for poor old George, is there a way back for him, does the final call rest with Dinny?

Like I said, "I never thought that I would say" that. He is bad, but she is worse

Ya, sod that even McInerney would be a billion times better than Ciara or whatshisface.

There is no way back for George, he is gone, and I'd reckon that he had no stomach for any fight. Even, if an investigation was done and found George to be clear of all wrong doing and defended him and they went off to sue anyone who claimed that he supported rapists etc, he has burned his bridges with other staff members. Anytime he pipped up he would be an easy target. It would be a while before any company would want to sponsor his show as well, even if they backed George (Again, why do companies sponsor current affair shows when they might run the risk of seeing controversy from either the host or guest, even if it is valid ?)

Lt Dan · 18-09-2017 05:19AM

Lady Chatterton wrote: »

To be fair, how many people are brave/stupid enough to speak critically of their CEO/Employer in public? I know I wouldn't.

In the case of anyone working for INM or Communicorp, you may as well kiss your career in journalism/broadcasting goodbye if you fallout with Dinny. Just look at Sam Smyth. The real issue that needs to be tackled here is O'Brien's dominance in the Irish Media, he owns practically every media outlet in the country.

We should all point out at this point, that Saint Dinny of Malta is a wonderful master of business, a kind and loving and wise entrepreneur who at the helm of the INM is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy better than Sir Anto the Brit. Dinny is a true Irish man :P

Lt Dan · 18-09-2017 05:24AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

I see that Chris O Donoghue's tweet "someone needs to go to town on G Hook" has now vanished.
Perhaps he's feeling the chill winds of a change coming?

I hope he gets smashed for that by his superiors

Regardless of who the broadcaster is, public comments of a Political Editor of a Company is unbecoming of him. Childish even. Especially if any investigation is on going or it was crystal clear that such an investigation would have to be perused as per due process. Then again, he got his knuckles wrapped by the Broadcasting Committee during the SSM (to be fair, if any broadcaster has never come to their attention at some point, there is something wrong with them)

However, for now, in the short term, he won't because he would be a victim, and we all know now quick he would be to run that line. Let him stew in the long run. Give him a year to turn things around with the quality of the radio station but don't forget his silly little attempt to be a hero

One thing is for sure, I never want to hear him lecture politicians or others on procedures or rules

suicide_circus · 18-09-2017 05:31AM

I'll listen to a bit of pat kenny and an occasional bit of sean moncrieff from now on. but sean has really become very jaded, cynical and self righteous (like myself) so I don't tune in much these days. pat still a slick consummate professional. Will continue to switch off the instant Chris D or Dil W come on the air.

Lt Dan · 18-09-2017 05:32AM

Calhoun wrote: »

I would say one thing, DOB is probably going to be doing a root an branch change of the whole place, a certain political editor could be in trouble for it.

If anything all this has shown is how disorganized the station on a whole is and for a budding media mogul is not good.

It is one thing to bring to the head of the station a petition, fair enough.But to allow it to be made public brings the station into disrepute and says that the Head of the State can not control staff.

Dil Whatsherface has essentially repudiated her contract by publicly stating that she would refuse to carry out her services unless certain conditions were met that had absolutely nothing to do with her or her ability to run her own show. Christ she could have got two weeks material ranting to her 50 odd listeners out of it. It would be perfectly merit a debate about attitudes towards rape.

Eamonn Dunphy said something slightly similar during the Sam Smyth affair and NT held the door for him not trying a single thing to persuade or talk Eamo down from his threat to leave.........so Dil should be offered a similar treatment, equality after all

But, no, that would be way too much heat, despite most NT listeners rejoicing to the news , sod those who don't listen or would ever listen to NT

Lt Dan · 18-09-2017 05:35AM

suicide_circus wrote: »

I'll listen to a bit of pat kenny and an occasional bit of sean moncrieff from now on. but sean has really become very jaded, cynical and self righteous (like myself) so I don't tune in much these days. pat still a slick consummate professional. Will continue to switch off the instant Chris D or Dil W come on the air.

Did you ever both listen to Dil (after the first few weeks of discovering her) or Chris?

Personally I gave up on Drive a long time ago , just not the same as George ranting and raving but actually being funny (intentionally or not) Some of the stuff on Sean's show is utter drivel. He is a smart man , surprised that he has not sought a slightly more serious show.

suicide_circus · 18-09-2017 06:05AM

Yes I've listened to Dil, very much a one trick pony, fairly boring, poor interviwer. I've heard Chris on the radio for a few years now. He just about got away with being Ivan's straight man but on his own he pretty dreadful, sounds like he is trying very very hard. Sean sounds tired of the format of his own show. He's narky and has lost his sparkle somewhat.

Vorenus400 · 18-09-2017 07:14AM

Nekarsulm wrote: »

"Ciara's new show will focus on health, wellbeing and lifestyle"

Yep, on to a winner of a show there.

Said nobody, ever.

Anyone interested in that drivel will be watching TV3 and Expose.

I cant see that show lasting 12 months. I imagine she will convieniently have to see to some doctor duties and have to give up the show and will be replaced by a contrarian

Pkiernan · 18-09-2017 07:24AM

To the lefties the ends always justify the means.

Chris D is your typical far left hypocritical, anti democratic limousine liberal. Vomit inducing.

What NT don't realise is that they've lost a ton of listeners.

Pkiernan · 18-09-2017 07:26AM

And don't get me started on Dil "I'm just a poor immigrant pointing out the injustices of Ireland while never mentioning the atrocities that occur in my own country"

Ray Purchase · 18-09-2017 07:28AM

I'm just happy George is gone. Literally anyone they replace him with will be an improvement. Even if they just play a 500Hz test tone for 2 hours it'd be an improvement.

Ash.J.Williams · 18-09-2017 08:42AM

Donohue comes out of this the worst

Ray Purchase · 18-09-2017 08:48AM

Ash.J.Williams wrote: »

Donohue is comes out of this the worst

Sure he only does an hour or two of radio a week now anyway, can't see it doing it that much harm to him. I'm sure he doesn't give a toss what High Noon listeners think of him.

High Noon with George Hook.

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