It's the one newsroom for all bauer stations but the stations have their own individual newsreaders, especially at peak times
I'm finding it slightly irritating that they remind us so often what radio station we are listening to.
The last word is particularly bad for it. You'd lose count the number of times he says, "received a text into The Last Word on Today FM " or to a departing guest, "thanks for joining us here on the Last Word on Today FM".
They probably expect that people just listen in for 15-20 minutes during car journeys or to hear specific parts of the show. So if someone gives the show a try during their car journey, they'll hopefully remember what the show and station was for next time they're channel hopping.
The Last Word is all about repetition now, less actual discussion, more ads.
"Now we have the Six at Six on the Last Word on Today FM, ans our first story is about Simon Coveney and Zappone gate, and how he has not yet stepped down, can you tell us more, Mr 6@6 man?"
"Yes Matt, I will repeat what you just said with a little more detail, here on the Last Word on Today FM, possibly punctuated by an interview with someone who will repeat the guts of the story for a third time."
"Thank you Mr 6@6 man. Now for our second story here on the Last Word on Today FM, a woman in Galway has reported seeing Jesus in her loaf of bread, can you give me more details that I couldn't have just said?"
Repeat ad nauseum for 10 minutes.
The 6@6 and 5@5 segments are awful but I think the worst has to be when Cal Thomas is on. I don't know why he needs to be on Irish radio.
Fully expecting them to expand that 5@5 and 6@6 bullsh!t to the traffic updates:
Cooper: I believe there was a crash on the M50 north bound.
AA person: Yes Matt there was a crash on the M50 north bound at junction 7, expect delays.
Cooper: And can you tell us about these 4 kilometer tail backs at the dunkettle interchange?
AA person: yes, avoid this interchange if you can due to 4 kilometre tail backs Matt.
Tbh I'm amazed that the owners haven't found a way to get rid of the last word by now.
Sounds like the awards announcer on Father Ted to me " authorities were confused by what they saw as bizzare irregularities in his accounts"
Yes, the Last Word just needs more contributors who have the same opinion as the host and all of the production team.
Cals got much more normal now. He was loosing his mind rapidly the longer he was exposed to cult of Trump.
Very entertaining Culture Club yesterday with Anton Savage, a reminder of how good Today FM used to be
Yeah, it's clear he abhors Trump but Cal has to say what his Fox paymasters tell him to say. Can't break with the party line even when he knows he's talking nonsense.
Cal Thomas has always toned himself down for the Irish market. He's an out-and-out Islamophobe and homophobe! It'd be perfectly possible to get a "normal" Republican on to balance Marian McKeown, but Matt appears to prefer the frothing and constant whataboutery from Thomas.
No argument from me there but Cal also has this notion that he's an old fashioned southern gentleman and someone as boorish as Trump does not appeal to his sensibilities. Sadly he is a reflection of where the republican party is at right now although you are right that there will never be a civilised adult discussion between himself and McKeown and Cooper is more than happy to let them at it.
Wow, another interview with Jennifer Hudson on D&D, she was only on the show a few days ago
It's interesting that people are still talking about Ed Smith been moved later but most people seem to have forgotten Paul Mcloone. McLoone was one of the longest serving Today FM presenters and his show had been on air since 1999 (originally hosted by Tom Dunne) so I always thought scrapping him and the show would have been the most controversial move for the station.
It seems to be a cycle in there, though. Whoever is on the later shift will eventually get shafted, especially if they're on a weekend slot - presumably because they're not bringing in the numbers, even though a weekend late evening slot will never bring in the numbers. Paul, Kelly-Anne Byrne, Dave Couse... Entirely agree with you, though, Paul as (is!) a great DJ, and it's Today FM's loss. He's releasing regular playlists on Spotify, but unfortunately doesn't seem to be doing the podcast thing - he only put out the one that I can find.
paula macsweeney is back on early breakfast on Monday
Another "forever young" types along with the likes of McDermott.
Not sure what that has to do with her coming back to work, maybe don't listen to her.
Maybe don't read my posts if you don't like them.
Tom Steele, the man who came up with the idea of Friday Night 80s has died https://www.bauermedia.co.uk/newsroom/press-releases/bauer-media-scotland-pay-tribute-to-tom-steele
Blindboy has quite a funny segment in his latest podcast while encouraging people to support independent podcasts or else they will just go the road of FM radio, and "nobody wants that". Seems to be taking aim at a certain afternoon presenter on today FM in particular!
He would know all about being an insufferable tool.
I would take 1000 hours of Ferg playing Picture this and Dermot Kennedy, over 5 mins of Blindboy's pontificating nonsense.
That may be so, but he made a very good point.
I enjoyed all the Bond theme songs. I've had my fill of James Bond talk though, it was very OTT
I enjoyed it.
Rami Malek was my favourite interview.
Never rely on D&D's opinion on movies they're plugging. Hopefully they won't repeat all that content like they usually do
Some chance, they started repeating stuff DURING the show…….
My prediction was correct, Anton Savage gets Saturday morning show on Newstalk https://m.independent.ie/entertainment/radio/anton-savage-to-host-new-weekend-morning-show-on-newstalk-radio-40900582.html
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