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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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Snorlaxx

Does Anyone know the ratings for Ed's show for the old time vs the new?
Spoken to a few people who havent listened since slot change, they may be the few rather than the majority of course.

statto25

Who is filling in for Jessica today? It's all very LOUD!

Dannyman76

TaurenDruid wrote: »

As Claude says, none. Or on Today FM at least, that was the case until 7pm, when Ed's show used to start. Sure, there was some more mainstream stuff for the first hour, but that slowly faded and later in the show it was all Ed. Louise Duffy used to have that slot (it's still what comes up on my Google Hub!) so would have had some leeway too.

Pamela Joyce's music seems to be pure algorithm choice music - though apparently it's requests she's getting? Frankly, I'm amazed that all of her listeners aren't going "wait, what? We used to hear indie, alternative and rock at this time, so no, I'm still going to request R.E.M., not Jason ****ing Durillo!"

Apart from that, it seems presenters pick literally one song between 7 and 10, and that's the Cheese or Cracker song on Dermot and Dave.

She was doing the afternoon slot then. Mairead Ronan played a Miley Cyrus song lately just to reference her stint on dancing with the stars. Other than that I'd say they leave it to the computer

TaurenDruid

In the main, I'm not too bothered with the music during weekdays daytime. I really enjoy D&D and Mairéad's shows, Ferg D'arcy can be hit or miss depending on what his "D'ye remember..." topic-of-the-day is, and they're grand to have on in the background during work, but come 7 I want decent music.

I'm experimenting with Nova (Greg Gaughran still on the go!) - it's fine, but "safe", and I don't think I'll be hearing any new music on it? And John Creedon on RTÉ, who is wonderfully eclectic but who doesn't start until 8 and who might have a theme I'm just not into. It does have the advantage of finishing at 10 so I can switch back over to Ed!

[Deleted User]

Back when Willie O'Reilly was running Today FM , many shows were ran like independent Republics so Dempsey, Darcy, Foley And Fenton (& their team) would have been completely free to alter the playlist as they saw fit, since the mid 2010s the 5am/4:30pm presenters don't even have the facility to change the mucic

Claude Burgundy

Even Ian Dempsey playing Bowie every so often is a thing of the past.

Now i do believe Ferg Darcy has something there with promoting Irish artists but then again i don't know if he's just presented with them and has to act all excited.

Mainstream radio is dead. The old days of the pirates and a presenter actually moulding a playlist are a thing of the past outside specialist evening and weekend shows.

TaurenDruid

Dannyman76 wrote: »

I think they have a little bit of leeway. I remember Louise Duffy being first to introduce songs on Irish radio like Christine and the Queens. Maybe they're so caught up on content creation there's little effort being put into the playlist

As Claude says, none. Or on Today FM at least, that was the case until 7pm, when Ed's show used to start. Sure, there was some more mainstream stuff for the first hour, but that slowly faded and later in the show it was all Ed. Louise Duffy used to have that slot (it's still what comes up on my Google Hub!) so would have had some leeway too.

Pamela Joyce's music seems to be pure algorithm choice music - though apparently it's requests she's getting? Frankly, I'm amazed that all of her listeners aren't going "wait, what? We used to hear indie, alternative and rock at this time, so no, I'm still going to request R.E.M., not Jason ****ing Durillo!"

Apart from that, it seems presenters pick literally one song between 7 and 10, and that's the Cheese or Cracker song on Dermot and Dave.

Claude Burgundy

NIMAN wrote: »

I always wonder just how much input a dj actually has in song selection on Radio?

Can they play a few songs they like, or are they tied to a playlist?

The repetition of songs on Irish radio during the day is shocking.

None.

Programming manager will do the majority of the picks.

https://radiotoday.ie/2014/03/martin-maguire-appointed-pd-at-today-fm/#:~:text=Today%20FM%20producer%20Martin%20Maguire,Colm%20O'Sullivan%20Assistant%20PD.

PsychoPete

It seems to be the same sh!te repetitive music across most stations, I've switched to local radio stations where the playlists seem to have more freedom with playing 70s - 00s with a bit of modern stuff thrown in

Dannyman76

NIMAN wrote: »

I always wonder just how much input a dj actually has in song selection on Radio?

Can they play a few songs they like, or are they tied to a playlist?

The repetition of songs on Irish radio during the day is shocking.

I think they have a little bit of leeway. I remember Louise Duffy being first to introduce songs on Irish radio like Christine and the Queens. Maybe they're so caught up on content creation there's little effort being put into the playlist

NIMAN

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Even the presenters mentioned how often Watermelon Sugar was played.

I always wonder just how much input a dj actually has in song selection on Radio?

Can they play a few songs they like, or are they tied to a playlist?

The repetition of songs on Irish radio during the day is shocking.

Dannyman76

Liking Ed's new show, if only it was on at 7 to keep Paul on too

Claude Burgundy

TaurenDruid wrote: »

That Jason Durillo (sp?) song, that Harry Styles "Watermelon Sugar" song, Bieber and D'espacito... Beware, I heard Ed Sheeran has a new album on the way.

Even the presenters mentioned how often Watermelon Sugar was played.

TaurenDruid

boccy23 wrote: »

As they have done with Dermot Kennedy, Dojo Cat and many many others...................

That Jason Durillo (sp?) song, that Harry Styles "Watermelon Sugar" song, Bieber and D'espacito... Beware, I heard Ed Sheeran has a new album on the way.

boccy23

Dannyman76 wrote: »

They will in a couple of months after playing it so much everyone hates it. Then they'll find another song to murder for three months

As they have done with Dermot Kennedy, Dojo Cat and many many others...................

Dannyman76

mimimcmc wrote: »

Would they every STOP ****ING PLAYING THAT TOM GRENNAN SONG!

they play it every show! it gives me ire!

He must be paying them to play it or something

They will in a couple of months after playing it so much everyone hates it. Then they'll find another song to murder for three months

Claude Burgundy

paddylonglegs wrote: »

You are SO not invited to the indie disco

mimimcmc

Would they every STOP ****ING PLAYING THAT TOM GRENNAN SONG!

they play it every show! it gives me ire!

He must be paying them to play it or something

ford fiesta

TaurenDruid wrote: »

Ed is now on graveyard shift duty, 10pm to midnight; 10 to 1am on Sundays. Paul McLoone is gone gone.

I always thought in radio land at least, that the graveyard shift was between 12 midnight and 6am.
Like in the old days of 2FM where there would be LIVE presenters!!

paddylonglegs

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

FACT.

There are some amazing jocks out there BUT thinking that just because they host a radio show means that they can hold a crowd and build an atmosphere or a decent set is just plain silly.

The names mentioned above are top notch performers ( Kelly Anne Byrne being a big favorite of mine).

You are SO not invited to the indie disco

Claude Burgundy

ford fiesta wrote: »

Back in the 70s / 80s / 90s radio DJs doing night club and disco appearances was big business and very successful, for all involved.

Indeed it was and i worked with many of them.

I Remember one well known 2FM jock turning up to do an ABBA night with ABBA Gold 1 & 2 on cd. He was amazing and his grasp of the crowd was out of this world.

I also worked a few where the "personality" left early, the lack of an actual personality was the problem there:D

Claude Burgundy

flazio wrote: »

Holding together a live nightclub show and a radio programme is almost comparing a bus driver to a chauffeur.

FACT.

There are some amazing jocks out there BUT thinking that just because they host a radio show means that they can hold a crowd and build an atmosphere or a decent set is just plain silly.

The names mentioned above are top notch performers ( Kelly Anne Byrne being a big favorite of mine).

Declan A Walsh

Montage of Feck wrote: »

Just wtf is with the evening schedule? Where is Ed gone?

This is where the discussion started on this thread:
https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057678744&page=418

TaurenDruid

Montage of Feck wrote: »

Just wtf is with the evening schedule? Where is Ed gone?

Ed is now on graveyard shift duty, 10pm to midnight; 10 to 1am on Sundays. Paul McLoone is gone gone.

Montage of Feck

Just wtf is with the evening schedule? Where is Ed gone?

siblers

KanyeSouthEast wrote: »

Turned on the show that’s replaced Ed’s songs of praise last night. Some inane conversation that I can’t remember and then Justin Timberlake.That’s enough for me over and out.

She was on today about how much she's looking forward to Winter as she doesn't like the heat. That was the running topic of the show, awful ****e.

marno21

BPKS wrote: »

Do Bauer also Spin and if so, why would they feel the need to turn Today FM fully into another Spin?

To use a UK example, if Spin is Capital, their vision for Today FM is more like Heart.

Or Bauer’s own UK stations, Spin is Kiss and Today FM is Hits Radio (the Hits Radio stations retain local branding in major markets like Radio City/Clyde 1)

ford fiesta

Back in the 70s / 80s / 90s radio DJs doing night club and disco appearances was big business and very successful, for all involved.

flazio

Holding together a live nightclub show and a radio programme is almost comparing a bus driver to a chauffeur.

paddylonglegs

Claude Burgundy wrote: »

Yes some are but i've seen many a promoter or nightclub hire a "radio personality" for their venue and it was car crash stuff.

Dec is a rare exception, he's a cracking jock and has been for many years.

You've mentioned one there, what about the other 20;)

I would put them in the category of gig DJ over radio personality. Same for Claire beck and Kelly Anne Byrne, both well respected gig DJs