Following on from main thread in Current Affairs about Tubs in general (now closed and mod suggestion that Entertainment category is more suitable).
Indeed, entertainment in certain respects is what Tubs has provided, albeit perhaps in a way not intended. And still awaiting 150k payback to the licence fee holder.
And of course, his new career in Virgin Radio which is imminent.
copying some frequent posters from original thread.
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Cat-Mod: See post here regarding off-topic segues.
A well-know Internet forum term humorously meaning Fixed Your Post. You said previously you enjoy a bit of humour. It usually means turning a post back around in the direction from whence it cane.
I’m just repeating what you said without spelling it out, I think that’s probably obvious though. I think you know exactly what I mean overall.
You probably didn't really succeed in doing that.
yes indeed, trolling experts might draw this conclusion
Maybe one will come along and give her opinion.
Getting strong George Costanza vibes here.
I don’t watch Seinfeld but it has its many fans
Er, do some people want to start their own pegging thread? Although why, in this weather, you’d want to put your laundry out on the line beats me.
you really know Tubs is yesterdays news when he’s not even being discussed in his own thread…
Marvellous stuff all together…
A fan of Alan Partridge fans, interesting subset.
I suppose you could call it indirect tribute.
a thrilling story about airport luggage carousels.
called ‘benefit-in-kind’
tell us more!
something about bringing a guitar to London on the plane and it not appearing on the luggage conveyor so he stood there like a plank for ages until belatedly finding out there is a thing called the outsized baggage desk in Heathrow . The joys of carrying your own bags for the first time. 😂 anyway it made for a riveting first link.
RT plays guitar? OR has he just outed himself in a role in some sort of customs dodging enterprise… :)
didn’t he get one free from some celeb ? Ed Sheeran??? I’m sure he wouldn’t buy one but maybe he’s going to busk in the Tube? 😉
he’s deffo bringing the guitar that Ed Sheeran gave him out at every possible opportunity to gain some street cred….
“Look, look…. I really am Famous… Ned Sheehan gave me a guitar”
the man needs his props or crutches.
Pure Partridge
I listened again for the first hour: -
I wonder are they not allowing longer time to talk. It's large much the same as before.
Film, Theatre and Museum recommendation. Asks him to let him know how he is doing.
A few British people text/calling, but again people calling in from Ireland, I think 3 in the first hour today.
Nothing that stands out.
I have listened a few times, and it’s just generic radio, pop music, and a presenter waffling on. No better or any worse than I’d guess any regional radio in the UK.
What it really shows though is that he was promoted well above his ability, and hugely overpaid.
Given the talk of Darcy getting a new contract on 250k a year, it seems RTE still are paying way too much.
That new Darcy contract is proof nothing has changed and anyone paying their TV licence is a fool.
So I listen to Q102 quite a bit when I listen to radio and they are constantly advertising the Ryan Tubridy show on in the morning but not once did I here Tubridy talk. What is that about?
Quiet around here, isn't it ? 🙂
It’s apathy that will do for him. If he can’t improve he’s got to get much worse to keep up the attention he needs
Only so many ways, but still, more than sufficient. Thanks for reminding!
Maybe the new "Director of Audio" or the new "Director of Video" will strongly consider all available talent on the island of Ireland, while also looking at Tubs to ensure past mistakes aren't repeated.
Yeah. Most people tolerated him, even if he was poor technically at his job, until himself and his agent buried their reputations last summer. That should give the hate listeners enough energy for a few years. Even if he did repay the 150K to the taxpayers, the underhanded nature of his conduct has soured many, who now see that his position in Irish broadcasting was not deserved.
ah sure apply anyway. The interview practice will be worthwhile if nothing else!
Are you classified as a hate listener if you've tuned into his show and concluded that he's not doing a good job? I don't hate Tubridy as a person - I don't know him and don't want to know him. But I hate the way he made it to the top of the tree in RTE even though he wasn't the best presenter in the place. I hate how RTE management over-paid its "talent" and kowtowed to their agents. He has been well and truly exposed as a broadcaster. I'm sure he'll continue to work once this radio gig is over but I don't ever want to see him being handed prime-time radio or TV shows again.
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