The Weekend On One With Brendan O'Connor

generalgerry · 14-02-2020 10:04pm

mgn wrote: »

https://www.thejournal.ie/brendan-o-connor-rte-radio-weekends-5007369-Feb2020/

O'Connor to get Finucane slot.

Surprisingly positive comments, especially on thejournal.ie
I'm happy for Brendan in a way and he deserves it because he's good at the job, but sort of unhappy that he's conformed as much as he's has.

Dan Jaman · 15-02-2020 1:32pm

It seems to have transmogrified into a middle-class Dub version of Mumsnet today.

generalgerry · 16-02-2020 12:05pm

Brendan has certainly settled nicely in to Marion's old role. He's already got his first week off.

Oops69 · 16-02-2020 12:40pm

David Mc Williams once again with his vivid non- evidence based imaginings.

Brendan Bendar · 16-02-2020 3:01pm

Oops69 wrote: »

David Mc Williams once again with his vivid non- evidence based imaginings.

He speaks as if there were earth shattering pronouncements coming from his mouth.

Talking about Norway and the differential tax in rural and urban areas as a model for Ireland.

Norway has oil David.

Can you just imagine what would happen here if that was tried?

Also mentioned Switzerland.... And the decentralization of power,as a model for Ireland

Could you imagine the Hely - Raes and other like minded individuals getting their hands on something like that.Not suggesting any impropriety of course, but it works for the Swiss because they obey the laws.

The auld “ aaah shure Lookit councillor,didn’t the sheepdog knock over bins and scatter rubbage all over the gaff” wouldn’t butter many parsnips in the cantons:cool:

0lddog · 16-02-2020 4:39pm

Dan Jaman wrote: »

It seems to have transmogrified into a middle-class Dub version of Mumsnet today.

Good move - give the listener what he wants.

bobbyss · 19-02-2020 1:39pm

What a dull, dull presenter O'Connor is. His accent makes the programme difficult to stay with.

GSF · 19-02-2020 2:33pm

bobbyss wrote: »

What a dull, dull presenter O'Connor is. His accent makes the programme difficult to stay with.

Well he’s not Charles Mitchell

tintin67 · 19-02-2020 5:20pm

bobbyss wrote: »

What a dull, dull presenter O'Connor is. His accent makes the programme difficult to stay with.

I'd rather Brendan than Miriam talking about the stade of the pardees or the cawst of living. The more non-SoCoDu accents the better.

generalgerry · 22-02-2020 12:12pm

Steps in getting a job in RTE.

1. Do the interview.
2. Sign the contract.
3. Take a month's holiday.

bigroad · 22-02-2020 12:19pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Steps in getting a job in RTE.

1. Do the interview.
2. Sign the contract.
3. Take a month's holiday.

There is no need for number 1.
Change that to who are you related to.

serfboard · 22-02-2020 1:11pm

bigroad wrote: »

Change that to who are you related to.

Who is Brendan O’Connor related to?

Brendan Bendar · 22-02-2020 1:58pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Steps in getting a job in RTE.

1. Do the interview.
2. Sign the contract.
3. Take a month's holiday.

Guy has to probably work out notice in the Indo, sort things out, and open a new bank account.

Jim_Hodge · 22-02-2020 6:41pm

bobbyss wrote: »

What a dull, dull presenter O'Connor is. His accent makes the programme difficult to stay with.

Absolutely. Marian annoyed me and she should have been replaced years ago but Brendan is as dull as dish water and a pain to listen to. I don't think I'll be able to stomach him for a couple of hours.

bigroad · 23-02-2020 1:14pm

serfboard wrote: »

Who is Brendan O’Connor related to?

That wasn't directed at Brendan o c.
It was just a general comment about gaining employment in RTE.

generalgerry · 23-02-2020 7:44pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

Guy has to probably work out notice in the Indo, sort things out, and open a new bank account.

I would have thought that he would be keeping on that job as well. It's not like the four hours a week will leave him with time for nothing else.

Oops69 · 23-02-2020 8:40pm

generalgerry wrote: »

I would have thought that he would be keeping on that job as well. It's not like the four hours a week will leave him with time for nothing else.

you really must factor in the 'reading and research 'time needed for the 4 hours broadcasting ,His predecessor needed the whole week, I'm sure Brendan has at least learnt that.

tabby aspreme · 23-02-2020 10:39pm

serfboard wrote: »

Who is Brendan O’Connor related to?

Daddy in law, was a big stickie wheel, in RTE

bigroad · 24-02-2020 11:42am

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Daddy in law, was a big stickie wheel, in RTE

John Caden who used to produce the Gay Byrne show and morning Ireland.

Brendan Bendar · 24-02-2020 11:47am

tabby aspreme wrote: »

Daddy in law, was a big stickie wheel, in RTE

Stickie would be the operative word, as you say.

generalgerry · 29-02-2020 12:52pm

So he has learned in college how to leverage his identity, but is he any closer to getting a job with his Arts degree? Seems like a nice guy and well done to him, but I think he needs to reset and evaluate exactly why he is going to third level education.

pinkyeye · 01-03-2020 9:37pm

So when is Brendan O'Connor actually going to present this show?

ednwireland · 02-03-2020 1:50pm

pinkyeye wrote: »

So when is Brendan O'Connor actually going to present this show?

heard the end of the show on sunday and wondered that. seems to have disappeared since it was made his show, maybe he got the same working hours as marion ?

pinkyeye · 07-03-2020 9:50pm

Still no Brendan O'Connor today?? Like what is the story?

sligojoek · 08-03-2020 12:11am

pinkyeye wrote: »

Still no Brendan O'Connor today?? Like what is the story?

Not sure but I think It was said he was starting in April or May.

generalgerry · 14-03-2020 12:23pm

He's back at last.

Very unusual to start the show with the opinions of actor Michael Harding, who is essentially brought on for his comic value, before trying to have a serious discussion about the Coronavirus.

citykat · 14-03-2020 1:16pm

Does that consultant not know what is an algorithm?

BarryD2 · 14-03-2020 10:00pm

pinkyeye wrote: »

So when is Brendan O'Connor actually going to present this show?

Back today, he'd be alright for a few weeks but no way should he be a permanent fixture. Should just be called the Weekend on One and then hosted by a small panel or rotating presenters. That'd keep in fresh. Brendan is okay but you'd be weary of his themes after 3 or 4 weeks.

generalgerry · 15-03-2020 1:28am

I agree that it should be called Weekend On One as opposed to calling it after the name of the presenter. Surely this lesson should have been learned after Marion took the right royal p1ss with the amount of time that she took off. At least then it's not so embarrassing when the presenter is off for two months and the stand in is presenting the show with somebody else's name above the shop.

ford fiesta · 15-03-2020 1:38am

is it called the brendan o connor show now and not the weekend on one name that RTE announced?

Brendan Bendar · 15-03-2020 12:18pm

Hope Ballsy is t going to talk over everyone like he did yesterday.

I’d give him some time, but couldn’t take too much of very clunky interruptions like yesterday.

generalgerry · 15-03-2020 12:38pm

I really don't think this show has done anything to clear up the confusion. They have had everybody from economists, to medical professionals, to journalists, to comedians giving their conflicting takes on the current situation. And now we have a doctor who is disagreeing with the Government line, and the "is it one percent or is it five percent" discussion. Is it any wonder that people are confused.

john123470 · 15-03-2020 1:37pm

Love how these panellists think theyre an authority on everything. Full of gush n blather. In their Sunday best.
A 2 hour black out Silence from 11 - 1pm on rte radio, Sundays would be more instructive

Brendan Bendar · 15-03-2020 2:42pm

generalgerry wrote: »

I really don't think this show has done anything to clear up the confusion. They have had everybody from economists, to medical professionals, to journalists, to comedians giving their conflicting takes on the current situation. And now we have a doctor who is disagreeing with the Government line, and the "is it one percent or is it five percent" discussion. Is it any wonder that people are confused.

Gerard,the answer is in reality nobody really knows.

It depends on us.... strange as it may seem ..it depends on what we do.

The Public!!

As I see it, best thing to do is take the direction from the lead people in the HSE.
They are the trained experienced people with the information,let’s trust them .

Ignore those who come up with crackpot stuff, ffs.

ShamNNspace · 15-03-2020 4:48pm

generalgerry wrote: »

I really don't think this show has done anything to clear up the confusion. They have had everybody from economists, to medical professionals, to journalists, to comedians giving their conflicting takes on the current situation. And now we have a doctor who is disagreeing with the Government line, and the "is it one percent or is it five percent" discussion. Is it any wonder that people are confused.

Not to mention fr Brian D'Arcy on Sat

generalgerry · 15-03-2020 9:12pm

ShamNNspace wrote: »

Not to mention fr Brian D'Arcy on Sat

I thought it was completely bizarre when one of the panelists suggested that the priests (who are mostly quite aged) should capitalize on the opportunity for some good press by making a big effort to call to people. So, a load of men ~70 years old calling around to every house in the parish, ensuring maximum exposure. They might as well shoot themselves in the head.

generalgerry · 15-03-2020 9:14pm

Brendan Bendar wrote: »

As I see it, best thing to do is take the direction from the lead people in the HSE.

Yeah but that is my exact point. They had a doctor on the phone who DISAGREED with Government policy and thought that they had handled it badly. Surely this is irresponsible, and they should be contacting the Department (i.e. her bosses) to see what the company line is on the subject.

Brendan Bendar · 15-03-2020 9:41pm

generalgerry wrote: »

Yeah but that is my exact point. They had a doctor on the phone who DISAGREED with Government policy and thought that they had handled it badly. Surely this is irresponsible, and they should be contacting the Department (i.e. her bosses) to see what the company line is on the subject.

Yes Gerry, unfortunately as I did say... we don’t know for sure ..we don’t know.

The Doctor could be right..unfortunately. It’s possible.

However I do fully agree way to handle this is to abide by Govt. direction as advised by those trained and qualified in the infectious diseases field.

22-03-2020 12:14pm

Well it started well enough, but then David McWilliams came on. “Hey Google, Stream BBC Radio 2”....

ShamNNspace · 22-03-2020 12:31pm

Completely over the top praise for Varadkars speech even quoting Eoghan Harris es piece in the sindo

Mav11 · 22-03-2020 12:49pm

Does BO'C completely love the sound of his own voice and talking over his panelists?

generalgerry · 22-03-2020 12:49pm

ShamNNspace wrote: »

Completely over the top praise for Varadkars speech even quoting Eoghan Harris es piece in the sindo

I was shocked to hear the lack of challenge on this. Like something on Chinese radio telling how great the leader is. I don't know who exactly O'Naughton is representing here but he's certainly coming across as a Government / HSE shill today. He said that he was in the HSE earlier this week meeting people, so if he has a vested interest then this should be disclosed.

generalgerry · 22-03-2020 12:56pm

I have a fake news story for you Aine, a person on the show this morning that all the people of Ireland are behind Leo Varadkar after his "epic" speech. Give us a break RTE.

Joe_ Public · 22-03-2020 1:21pm

He asks whether irish people are getting it, whether they have the cop on, but how many guests do they have in the studio there? Why do they need to be there at all? John Crown was the only one worth listening to, patiently tolerating the frequent interruptions to calmly make his point, and he was on the phone.

Mad_maxx · 22-03-2020 1:25pm

Brendan is a terrible presenter

Mav11 · 22-03-2020 1:25pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

He asks whether irish people are getting it, whether they have the cop on, but how many guests do they have in the studio there? Why do they need to be there at all? John Crown was the only one worth listening to, patiently tolerating the frequent interruptions to calmly make his point, and he was on the phone.

The constant interruptions from BO'C kills the flow of those that know what they are talking about. Loves his own opinion.

generalgerry · 22-03-2020 1:32pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

He asks whether irish people are getting it, whether they have the cop on, but how many guests do they have in the studio there?

Yeah that point wasn't lost on me either. Newstalk are mostly broadcasting from home. Surely RTE should have their guests Skyping in if they want to tell the rest of us off for our lack of social distancing.

Brendan Bendar · 22-03-2020 1:37pm

generalgerry wrote: »

I was shocked to hear the lack of challenge on this. Like something on Chinese radio telling how great the leader is. I don't know who exactly O'Naughton is representing here but he's certainly coming across as a Government / HSE shill today. He said that he was in the HSE earlier this week meeting people, so if he has a vested interest then this should be disclosed.

What exactly did you find fault with Varadkar on, General ?

While I agree it wasn’t the Gettysburg address, I found it perfectly sufficient to advise and inform the public, based on robust advice from those qualified in the field??

Given the context of the time and issue, what did you find objectionable to it?

Joe_ Public · 22-03-2020 1:39pm

Mav11 wrote: »

The constant interruptions from BO'C kills the flow of those that know what they are talking about. Loves his own opinion.

I was struck by his apparent flattery of McWilliams as an "outside the box" thinker. I can think of another outside the box thinker very close to power in the UK, and look at the state thats got them in.

EmmetSpiceland · 22-03-2020 1:40pm

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I was struck by his apparent flattery of McWilliams as an "outside the box" thinker. I can think of another outside the box thinker very close to power in the UK, and look at the state thats got them in.

Shhhh! The man wants to give us all free money. He should be made president.

The Weekend On One With Brendan O'Connor

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