RTÉ admits paying Tubridy €345,000 more than declared

hawley · 05-09-2023 10:53AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121070724#Comment_121070724

The first sentence from the well read bookworm on his Instagram video, "I've got a very little time."

Oscar_Madison · 05-09-2023 11:07AM

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Yeah certainly up to recently the only way was down after RTÉ is what the perception would have been allowing for exceptions like Ian Dempsey for example.

Now stations like Today FM and Newstalk provide very credible alternatives and are superior in many ways. With RTÉ brand suffering greatly I think these stations will only get stronger.

I don’t think Tubridy is the “catch” his PR machine would like us to think he is.

RoTelly · 05-09-2023 11:42AM

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I don't under stand the need for Sharon Ni B and Ray Kennedy to swap every second day, I know Sharon also presents Crimecall but that is a monthly show.

That's not to mention that RTÉ now have to get a Weekend presenter to take over from Sharon T and Ray Kennedy.

But sure we will take august off when we only have on news presenter reading the Lunchtime News, Six One and The Nine O'Clock news.

Furze99 · 05-09-2023 12:13PM

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Well he does have some interest in books, whether free promos or stuff he buys.

So let him at it in his podcast. I won't be watching or following it.

Just as long as he stays there and no funny ideas about weaselling himself back into RTE.

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 12:24PM

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Having an interest in something doesn’t make one an expert in that field. Given his limited vocabulary (as mentioned in an earlier post), and considering his literary output (Patrick and the President, The First Christmas Jumper), I think it’s fair to say we’re not dealing with either an intellectual or literary mastermind here.

It’s not the only area he’s feigned knowledge in. He’s a classic ultracrepidarian.

jmcc · 05-09-2023 12:29PM

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I think that Bauer may be more careful with its market research. But measuring radio audiences is extremely difficult.

Perhaps Tubridy still has some value as a broadcaster. There are still at least two months of PAC and Media Committee hearings to get through first and then there's the RTE bailout. If he kept a low profile, the damage would be to RTE and to its management. Tubridy has an need for attention and that's going to keep him tied into it and it will reduce his worth to broadcasters and advertisers. He probably will return to broadcasting. (He's no longer a national broadcaster so a Dublin station might be the best he cold get.) Looking at it in cynical business terms, he is damaged goods and would need a long quarantine period.

Regards...jmcc

HildaOgdenx · 05-09-2023 12:33PM

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Yes, I never watched or listened to him very much but he does not come across as very well read, or erudite, despite the image he might wish to portray.

Loafing Oaf · 05-09-2023 12:47PM

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He’s a classic ultracrepidarian.

Ultracrepidarian Mr Tubridy?

jmcc · 05-09-2023 01:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121071242#Comment_121071242

All publishers have target lists of reviewers and the genres that reviewers influence. The problem with Tubridy is that he's not really influential but it only costs a publisher a few Euro for the promotional copy.

Without his show, publishers really can't use a Ryan Tubridy recommendation in their marketing (endorsements are valuable). Two of the best examples of TV tie-in marketing were the Oprah Winifrey book club and the Richard and Judy book club. The authors were often part of the promotion. That's a long way from Tubridy's Instagram effort.

Even if nobody takes his recommendations seriously, Tubridy will still keep doing them because he has an overwhelming need for public attention. The Saturday and Sunday newspapers are often the main targets for publishers and if Tubridy wanted some credibility, he might have Noel Kelly knocking on some doors trying to get him the odd reviewer gig. There is a lot of competition and some of those reviewers have been doing the job for years. People trust the opinions of their favourite reviewers and they help with book sales. Writing reviews is a lot tougher than it looks and Tubridy doesn't appear to have the necessary concentration to do it well.

Regards...jmcc

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 01:07PM

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I’d like to offer you my most enthusiastic contrafibularities for posting that humorous gif.

Joking aside, that’s one of my favourite Blackadder episodes.

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 01:12PM

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It’s a great word, I don’t get to use it very often though. There’s quite a few ultracrepidarians in the NK stable however.

Oscar_Madison · 05-09-2023 01:16PM

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Jayzuz will ya stop causing pericombobulation on the thread please 😛

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 01:24PM

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As my friend Hans would say:

alzer100 · 05-09-2023 01:41PM

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IIRC the Ian Dempsey/Ryan Tubridy relationship has been mentioned before but I wasn't aware of any hostility. Regarding a studio handover scenario, I agree with you that there is no specific on air handover between Ian Dempsey and the incoming presenter, as Today FM (AFAIK) would usually cut to commercials followed by the top of the hour news bulletin after which the incoming presenter commences his/her show. I was thinking more on the lines of an off air awkwardness between the two but again that's going on the presumption that there may have been an issue between them.

Furze99 · 05-09-2023 01:53PM

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Oh I agree, but sure let him at it. It's a harmless delusion but as long as he peddles this facade in his own time and at his own expense, let him at it.

RoTelly · 05-09-2023 01:57PM

He's hanging around London today with Peir Morgan. So Talk TV?

Trampas · 05-09-2023 01:57PM

Tubs over at talk tv. Is he going to be on piers Morgan tonight?

humberklog · 05-09-2023 02:14PM

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Hmmm

Sunny Disposition · 05-09-2023 02:24PM

RTE have flirted with a minor national disaster here. Okay, I would like to have him on our national broadcaster, as would most people, but it's a total catastrophe if our top broadcasting talent doesn't even go to a commercial station in this country, but ends up abroad. Absolutely crazy stuff. I think Kevin will find it very hard to remain in his job if Ryan does go to the UK. I still hope he won't.

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 02:31PM

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“as would most people”? What empirical research have you conducted to arrive at this conclusion? “None” is the answer.

Even the Sindo readers don’t want him back on air, and that’s despite all the cheerleading going on there in his behalf.

Oscar_Madison · 05-09-2023 02:32PM

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I think Kevin will get a raise if Ryan moves to UK media

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 02:33PM

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What’s hilarious about this is Tubs had no time for Morgan prior to this, as he thought he was nasty towards his good friend (who he met ONCE) Meghan Markle. The levels of hypocrisy are mind-bogglingly deliciously bonkers. 🙄

jmcc · 05-09-2023 02:36PM

To what do Tubridy fans (well, perhaps only Tubridy himself) listen to now that he's off-air?

Regards...jmcc

RoTelly · 05-09-2023 02:45PM

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why? You move on and upwards. How do you feel about Dee Forbes she retained her job for 7 years!

yagan · 05-09-2023 02:47PM

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They're well met so.

I can image RT wading into some vengeful Ireland bashing paid for by some shady Cayman residing British billionaire.

Loblox · 05-09-2023 02:48PM

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A white noise machine.

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 03:07PM

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I’d assume one of the following:

I see Tony Bennett features on at least one of the albums. That’s Tony Bennett who was accosted by Tubridy for a selfie in New York and when Bennett politely declined Tubridy took it anyway. A real class act.

Note: I knew there was one of the above compilations sold to a gullible audience, I hope it at least stopped at Vol. 3.

ButtersSuki · 05-09-2023 03:38PM

Someone should tweet this pic by return to Morgan and tag him in it and we’ll if he will be so welcoming to Tubs afterwards:

swine · 05-09-2023 03:41PM

I rolled my eyes thinking those album covers were more awful AI generated image crap, but apparently no.

Genuinely quite surprised he is actually meeting Morgan. Coming soon to GB News - the Be Kind hour.

RoTelly · 05-09-2023 03:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121072848#Comment_121072848

Peirs is on Talk TV

RTÉ admits paying Tubridy €345,000 more than declared

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