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The Parish priest

The Today fm ceo has announced major changes are coming in 17...Any predictions ? My guess cormac and daniella for breakfast, Chris and Ciara for mid morning and Ian Dempsey goes to drive time

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Addle

TheDavester wrote: »

Don't inflict Paula on us, a poor imitation of Louise Duffy, and I'm sure no one wants her rambling on about her fella....Another dire choice would be the bland Alison "do you have babies" Curtis

Al was as bad, my boyfriend this and my boyfriend that, my boyfriends family...

pjohnson

TheDavester wrote: »

Don't inflict Paula on us, a poor imitation of Louise Duffy, and I'm sure no one wants her rambling on about her fella....Another dire choice would be the bland Alison "do you have babies" Curtis

I hear you talking about Paulas fella far more than I actually hear her talking about him. Dara Quilty and Paula's fella are two of the most popular topics of this thread.

TheDavester

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Yeah, gotta agree. I kinda liked her at the start but she gets fairly annoying after a while. But i guess thats what they're looking for for the lunch time slot. Fluff radio. That's all Today FM seems to be now though - text us in your stories radio, or pick a song between these two, or polls...i dont listen to her, but Paula MacSweeney ads are the same.."here's what we talked about this morning, your five favourite chocolate bars!!! So crazzzy."

Anton was the best thing on the station, able to have a decent conversation, good humor and good mix of music . Fair play to him for sticking to his guns. Would gladly listen to whatever radio show/station he pops up in next.

Don't inflict Paula on us, a poor imitation of Louise Duffy, and I'm sure no one wants her rambling on about her fella....Another dire choice would be the bland Alison "do you have babies" Curtis

Buford T. Justice XIX

mikep wrote: »

I don't get all the love for Muireann..I find her utterly annoying with her inane chatter, she sticks to the predetermined jukebox playlist and has no clue about music..recently she mentioned how much she loved the original version of Galway Girl by Mundy!
Everyday she comes in and makes a statement along the lines of "I used a plastic bag today...they are sooooo mad! text in your best plastic bags stories and I'll give you a shout out"
Bland inane drivel....

I don't find her too bad in the afternoon but she wrecks my head in the 9-12 slot.

But that appears to be the way TodayFM is going, personality driven radio, rather than shows where the music drives the show.

Showing my age on that because I find very few songs on the radio now that I willingly listen to after being played hour after hour on every show on the station.

reg114

Rackard wrote: »

Yep - she gets over excited alright. But they're all at the same crap unfortunately.

Yeah cones across as hyper and over enthusiastic about bog standard stuff, but shes no different than most, shes probably the best of a bad lot. I think the producer Pamela would be good, nice voice, and not loud.

Rackard

mikep wrote: »

I don't get all the love for Muireann..I find her utterly annoying with her inane chatter, she sticks to the predetermined jukebox playlist and has no clue about music..recently she mentioned how much she loved the original version of Galway Girl by Mundy!
Everyday she comes in and makes a statement along the lines of "I used a plastic bag today...they are sooooo mad! text in your best plastic bags stories and I'll give you a shout out"
Bland inane drivel....

Yep - she gets over excited alright. But they're all at the same crap unfortunately.

Nerdlingr

mikep wrote: »

I don't get all the love for Muireann..I find her utterly annoying with her inane chatter, she sticks to the predetermined jukebox playlist and has no clue about music..recently she mentioned how much she loved the original version of Galway Girl by Mundy!
Everyday she comes in and makes a statement along the lines of "I used a plastic bag today...they are sooooo mad! text in your best plastic bags stories and I'll give you a shout out"
Bland inane drivel....

Yeah, gotta agree. I kinda liked her at the start but she gets fairly annoying after a while. But i guess thats what they're looking for for the lunch time slot. Fluff radio. That's all Today FM seems to be now though - text us in your stories radio, or pick a song between these two, or polls...i dont listen to her, but Paula MacSweeney ads are the same.."here's what we talked about this morning, your five favourite chocolate bars!!! So crazzzy."

Anton was the best thing on the station, able to have a decent conversation, good humor and good mix of music . Fair play to him for sticking to his guns. Would gladly listen to whatever radio show/station he pops up in next.

mikep

I don't get all the love for Muireann..I find her utterly annoying with her inane chatter, she sticks to the predetermined jukebox playlist and has no clue about music..recently she mentioned how much she loved the original version of Galway Girl by Mundy!
Everyday she comes in and makes a statement along the lines of "I used a plastic bag today...they are sooooo mad! text in your best plastic bags stories and I'll give you a shout out"
Bland inane drivel....

Rackard

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

wouldn't it be nice for Paula MacSweeney to see a bit of daylight?

:rolleyes:
Jesus no. Would be an utter disaster. Painful DJ.
Muireann should get it. Safe hands and all that. As you say, they might already have other options in mind.
Anyone but Macsweeney though please.

reg114

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

The One Note Guessing Game.
When I Was 17.
The odd Apella tune.
His sense of humour.
Being absolutely nothing like Al Porter.

Ha apparently Appella is a band and guess who is in it... dara quilty. Never heard of them. So ur basically saying Dara plays his own music on his own show literally. Priceless

ILikeBoats

hullaballoo wrote: »

I like Fergal Darcy now, having intensely disliked him when he started. He's a hell of a lot better than when he started and he has the sense to use his producer, Ed Smith, as a sort of co-presenter, which works very well..

I think the same!

Trebor176

TheDavester wrote: »

Laura Whitmore subs in for him

She'd provide the entertainment news / celeb goss. .

TheDavester

Trebor176 wrote: »

Perhaps Mikey could set up his own station and have his dream line up!

7-10am Breakfast with Dara Quilty
10-1pm Mornings with Dara Quilty
1-4pm Afternoons with Dara Quilty
4-7pm Drive Time with Dara Quilty
7-9pm Dara Quilty
9pm - 12pm Love songs with Dara Quilty

Overnights with music, so Dara can rest for the night.

Saturday's and Sundays would simply be Weekends with. . .Dara Quilty. YAY!!!

Laura Whitmore subs in for him

pjohnson

JoeA3 wrote: »

Tbh I would never know the guy exists only for his adoring fan club on here. He’s on 98 / 104 FM I take it? A local / regional station that 70% of the country never hear...

I dont think one person is a club. But like said before he manages to appeal to Al Porter fans AND now people who will happily listen to 2FM so based of those demographics.....nope keep him away.

MikeyTaylor

Trebor176 wrote: »

Perhaps Mikey could set up his own station and have his dream line up!

7-10am Breakfast with Dara Quilty
10-1pm Mornings with Dara Quilty
1-4pm Afternoons with Dara Quilty
4-7pm Drive Time with Dara Quilty
7-9pm Dara Quilty
9pm - 12pm Love songs with Dara Quilty

Overnights with music, so Dara can rest for the night.

Saturday's and Sundays would simply be Weekends with. . .Dara Quilty. YAY!!!

Very funny.

Trebor176

The day time on Today FM is fine now, and I would be happy to hear of Muireann taking over from Al permanently. Surely anyone has to be better than Porter, though. I guess Muireann may not want a permanent slot, if she also wants to focus on the TV3 show.

Fergal is good to listen to as well. I don't know what he was like in the beginning, so I can't comment.

I do miss the earlier days of Today FM. Whatever about the great presenters, but the music was a lot more varied. I'd love if the station provided a lot more variety than what is currently being played. It's not uncommon to hear the same songs played twice or three times a day. There was no such repetition back a few years ago.

JoeA3

Tbh I would never know the guy exists only for his adoring fan club on here. He’s on 98 / 104 FM I take it? A local / regional station that 70% of the country never hear...

Trebor176

Perhaps Mikey could set up his own station and have his dream line up!

7-10am Breakfast with Dara Quilty
10-1pm Mornings with Dara Quilty
1-4pm Afternoons with Dara Quilty
4-7pm Drive Time with Dara Quilty
7-9pm Dara Quilty
9pm - 12pm Love songs with Dara Quilty

Overnights with music, so Dara can rest for the night.

Saturday's and Sundays would simply be Weekends with. . .Dara Quilty. YAY!!!

TheDavester

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

They have already said she is a temporary replacement, she will not get it. Period. She's awful anyway.

Ya, shocker here for you, temporary can be made permanent....im starting to dislike this quilty guy already

hullaballoo

I like Fergal Darcy now, having intensely disliked him when he started. He's a hell of a lot better than when he started and he has the sense to use his producer, Ed Smith, as a sort of co-presenter, which works very well.

I've said it before, his culchie shtick is annoying but his genuine excitement at being where he is and his personality, at least when he's not hamming it up, are great to hear.

johnire

There’s definitely worse out there-Feargal Darcy between 2.30 and 4.30 is dire stuff altogether.

EPAndlee wrote: »

I'd rather have my ears ripped off than listen to 2fm

EPAndlee

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

EPAndlee wrote: »

If today fm had any sense they'd give the slot to Muireann and it will be problem solved

If they do, I'll religiously listen to the last hour of Nicky & Jenny and to Tracy Clifford.

Be careful what you wish for.

I'd rather have my ears ripped off than listen to 2fm

MikeyTaylor

reg114 wrote: »

How would DQ save Today fm tho because right now they need saving and quick

The One Note Guessing Game.
When I Was 17.
The odd Apella tune.
His sense of humour.
Being absolutely nothing like Al Porter.

robo

JoeA3 wrote: »

You’re making it up. Aren’t you. Which was amusing for a while but it’s bloody tedious now.

Hey I am due a win on one of those Last Word competitions - haven't won anything in about 2 years :rolleyes:

MikeyTaylor

EPAndlee wrote: »

If today fm had any sense they'd give the slot to Muireann and it will be problem solved

If they do, I'll religiously listen to the last hour of Nicky & Jenny and to Tracy Clifford.

Be careful what you wish for.

EPAndlee

If today fm had any sense they'd give the slot to Muireann and it will be problem solved

MikeyTaylor

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Mike you wanted laura whitmore to be on the radio despite the fact she doesn't have any radio experience yet seem to have a problem with muireann who has years of experience in radio. Why exactly do you dislike her so much ? I think muireann getting the gig permanently would the best move today fm can make after a few iffy ones previous. Also I like Tracey Clifford as well.

I just find her annoying. If you disagree then that's fine. I have a funny feeling that if people keep saying she should get the slot, she might not get it at all. I think it she was, then Today wouldn't have announced her as a "temporary replacement". I think they might not even keep that slot at all. If they do, wouldn't it be nice for Paula MacSweeney to see a bit of daylight? Maybe Dara or Muireann could take over early breakfast. Unless there is something preventing him from doing a weekday show then Neil Delamere wouldn't be bad either. Dara might get the slot or he might spent a few more years on 98 before going national or he might not join Today FM at all - all I know is that I don't know. I was absolutely not expecting Al Porter to join Today FM, or for Anton to leave for that matter.

If they did offer Dara the slot he'd probably say something like: "Hell yeah, it's time for a bigger audience". Biggest weekend names are Neil and Hector, and with Hector wanting to remain in Galway I would say Neil would be more likely to get the show. So I actually think it will most likely be Neil.

Itssoeasy

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

Well if by some miracle she does get the slot, for me that'll be another good reason to listen to 2FM from noon to 2:30pm. I like Tracy Clifford anyway.

Mike you wanted laura whitmore to be on the radio despite the fact she doesn't have any radio experience yet seem to have a problem with muireann who has years of experience in radio. Why exactly do you dislike her so much ? I think muireann getting the gig permanently would the best move today fm can make after a few iffy ones previous. Also I like Tracey Clifford as well.

MikeyTaylor

zoobizoo wrote: »

Yes, temporary until a decision is made, which might be her..

I like her, she gets a fairly positive reaction on here and with her profile in the ascendancy, she'd be a safe bet.

She also has good radio experience and with her TV3 profile it'd help promote the show.

Well if by some miracle she does get the slot, for me that'll be another good reason to listen to 2FM from noon to 2:30pm. I like Tracy Clifford anyway.

zoobizoo

MikeyTaylor wrote: »

They have already said she is a temporary replacement, she will not get it. Period. She's awful anyway.

Yes, temporary until a decision is made, which might be her..

I like her, she gets a fairly positive reaction on here and with her profile in the ascendancy, she'd be a safe bet.

She also has good radio experience and with her TV3 profile it'd help promote the show.