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chalkitdown1 · 14-10-2019 11:08am

Unfortunately, no one can be told what Content Creation is. You'll have to see it for yourself (in a class taught by Fergal D'Arcy).

Being an Old School DJ is a system. That system is our enemy. But when you're inside the studio, you look around, what do you see? Producers, sound technicians, editors, engineers. The very minds of the people we are trying to save. But until we do, these people are still a part of that old-school system and that makes them our enemy. You have to understand, most of these people are not ready to be content creators. And many of them are so inured, so hopelessly dependent on the old-school system, that they will fight to protect it.

prunudo · 14-10-2019 11:28am

TaurenDruid wrote: »

So, just wondering - what, exactly, is the difference between an "old school DJ" and a "content creator"?

I mean, I'm guessing the "A survey says more than 80% of us would save this one thing if the house went on fire - what do you think it is?" is content creation, but is that really much different from Phil taking a minute between songs to talk about a conversation he had with some guy while out on a motorcycle ride, or spending 5 minutes talking about his latest Camino walk?

I suppose I would describe the difference as Phil talking about a real life situation or experience where as a content creator tries to make a big deal about a such mundane or trivial activity and get their listeners to engage in the show to show how cool and relevant they are.
So a recap, real life vs bs.

Dannyman76 · 14-10-2019 2:04pm

Ed Smith in for D'Arcy &#55357;&#56833;

lleti · 14-10-2019 3:11pm

Dannyman76 wrote: »

Ed Smith in for D'Arcy ��

Like getting cured of rabies and then discovering you have an STD.

Itssoeasy · 14-10-2019 3:36pm

Dr_serious2 wrote: »

Wasn't it Pamela Joyce who went on the Last Word and defended the travellers in Tipperary who turned down that huge new free house they were offered by the county council because it had no stables?

I'm sure she will be a joy to listen to with such politically correct opinions.

Did she ? I barely listen to today fm anymore.

Xenji · 14-10-2019 4:23pm

lleti wrote: »

Like getting cured of rabies and then discovering you have an STD.

You got a shout out for that!

TaurenDruid · 14-10-2019 4:36pm

lleti wrote: »

Like getting cured of rabies and then discovering you have an STD.

So here's someone who doesn't like either content creation or "old school DJing"...

D'arcy's certainly not everyone's cup of tea (I find him fine for the most part), but I think you're in a small minority here if you're not a fan of Ed's style - though I presume he's stuck with a per-genned playlist for daytime rather than the more eclectic stuff he gets to play later and on Sunday nights.

prunudo · 14-10-2019 5:15pm

Xenji wrote: »

You got a shout out for that!

Haha, what did he say.

cena · 14-10-2019 6:26pm

mugsymugsy wrote: »

Just tuned in and 9 at 11 is on but no Phil

shame it was taken off on saturdays

corcaigh07 · 14-10-2019 7:09pm

prunudo wrote: »

Haha, what did he say.

Heard it myself but can’t remember the exact wording. You could listen back on their app if you’re curious enough!

prunudo · 14-10-2019 7:15pm

corcaigh07 wrote: »

Heard it myself but can’t remember the exact wording. You could listen back on their app if you’re curious enough!

Ah not that bothered, good to see Ed taking time to read the forum and not take it too serious.

fourmations · 15-10-2019 9:57pm

I like ed, glad he didn't die!

chalkitdown1 · 16-10-2019 12:07pm

Can we bring back Muireann, lads? Mairéad's show is just awful. She seems to be shouting into the mic at all times.

She reminds me of my father talking on the phone when he automatically assumes he has to raise his voice when not speaking to someone in person.

zoobizoo · 16-10-2019 12:24pm

chalkitdown1 wrote: »

Can we bring back Muireann, lads? Mairéad's show is just awful. She seems to be shouting into the mic at all times. She reminds me of my father talking on the phone when he automatically assumes he has to raise his voice when not speaking to someone in person.

Yeah.... you'd think that radio stations might see how a voice sounds to listeners before hiring presenters. Tone, timbre etc.. . maybe check to see if it's pleasant to listen to - regardless of the content.

Only listening for the first time today as it's been turned on in the office.

dragonfly! · 16-10-2019 4:11pm

zoobizoo wrote: »

Yeah.... you'd think that radio stations might see how a voice sounds to listeners before hiring presenters. Tone, timbre etc.. . maybe check to see if it's pleasant to listen to - regardless of the content.

Only listening for the first time today as it's been turned on in the office.

We have a new person in the office who has the radio firmly turned down:D
However I heard some of Maireads show one of the days last week when I was in the car
I have a new car and thought I had turned the volume up
Didnt cop she was just shouting - glad someone has pointed that out

whiterebel · 16-10-2019 5:24pm

She would have been ok when talking with Ray and Jenny, but now she's on her own I do find her very shouty all the time.

Dannyman76 · 18-10-2019 12:25pm

Why hasn't Mairead and Dermot and Dave's shows been swapped around yet? It baffling that a morning style show is on at lunchtime!

zoobizoo · 18-10-2019 1:08pm

Dannyman76 wrote: »

Why hasn't Mairead and Dermot and Dave's shows been swapped around yet? It baffling that a morning style show is on at lunchtime!

Possibly because it would be too similar to 2fm at that time?

BPKS · 18-10-2019 2:14pm

Dannyman76 wrote: »

Why hasn't Mairead and Dermot and Dave's shows been swapped around yet? It baffling that a morning style show is on at lunchtime!

I dont listen to Dermot and Dave but I heard an ad for their show the other day and they were calling out jokes that listeners had sent in:eek:

Is this what a content creator does now - read out jokes sent in my listeners while the other content creator laughs?

They should just buy a joke book in Easons and save the listeners having to text in maybe?

ILikeBoats · 18-10-2019 2:24pm

He asks people to send in bad jokes on purpose

BPKS · 18-10-2019 2:44pm

ILikeBoats wrote: »

He asks people to send in bad jokes on purpose

Oh that's hilarious.

I might start tuning in from now on.

Chuck Noland · 18-10-2019 3:14pm

It’s a good segment.
Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive

ford fiesta · 18-10-2019 7:19pm

Applicances Delivered owned by Demerica ltd a Communicorp subsidary, has shut down.

No more annoying ads!!

19-10-2019 7:23pm

ford fiesta wrote: »

Applicances Delivered owned by Demerica ltd a Communicorp subsidary, has shut down.

No more annoying ads!!

And I was just about to shop for a dishwasher - damn!

whiterebel · 19-10-2019 7:26pm

Last night someone texted into Declan Pierce to tell him they were dancing around the kitchen to the tunes......I can only pray it was Alison.....:eek:

ofcork · 19-10-2019 7:38pm

ford fiesta wrote: »

Applicances Delivered owned by Demerica ltd a Communicorp subsidary, has shut down.

No more annoying ads!!

Were they getting free advertising so?

TaurenDruid · 19-10-2019 8:20pm

Block Rockin' Beats worked fine in the Friday night slot. Really good show. Listening to Clare Beck's new show now and it's grand - quite similar to Dec's playlist, but a bit less dancey overall. I think it's a good move overall.

robo · 21-10-2019 9:35am

Only heard bits of the breakfast show this morning but who was the presenter instead of Ian?

ILikeBoats · 21-10-2019 9:37am

Hector

dominatinMC · 21-10-2019 10:25am

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Hector

Oh dear god, say it ain't so

chalkitdown1 · 21-10-2019 11:32am

BPKS wrote: »

Oh that's hilarious.

I might start tuning in from now on.

I'm a huge critic of TodayFM but the bad jokes is one of the best segments they do. They're always amazing every week.

Loughc · 21-10-2019 11:36am

chalkitdown1 wrote: »

I'm a huge critic of TodayFM but the bad jokes is one of the best segments they do. They're always amazing every week.

Same, I often replay the clip at home to the OH, I'd be cracking myself up, her not so much.

RMAOK · 21-10-2019 1:00pm

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Hector

He's hardly being lined up for a show, is he?

He had one before, but it didn't last too long if I remember correctly.

retalivity · 21-10-2019 1:57pm

RMAOK wrote: »

He's hardly being lined up for a show, is he?

He had one before, but it didn't last too long if I remember correctly.

Doubtful. He lives in galway, and iirc, he was complaining about the commute for the weekend show. Doubt he would do a daily other than filling in.

TaurenDruid · 21-10-2019 2:25pm

RMAOK wrote: »

He's hardly being lined up for a show, is he?

He had one before, but it didn't last too long if I remember correctly.

Oh please no. His Sunday afternoon show was dire. Rambling intros and just... Hector playing the character of Hector, I guess.

PopePalpatine · 21-10-2019 3:48pm

RMAOK wrote: »

He's hardly being lined up for a show, is he?

He had one before, but it didn't last too long if I remember correctly.

Maybe Ian refused a pay cut.

The Princess Bride · 21-10-2019 8:43pm

ILikeBoats wrote: »

Hector

An instant channel changer for me.
Always has been, and always will be.

NIMAN · 21-10-2019 9:11pm

The Princess Bride wrote: »

An instant channel changer for me.
Always has been, and always will be.

Same here.

Same old routine, old shtick, the parish, the local ga club.....

mooseknunkle · 23-10-2019 1:49pm

Leo is going to be on ask me anything this Friday,somehow i doubt we will be allowed to really ask him anything!

Can ask him through their Instagram stories..
https://www.instagram.com/todayfm/

TaurenDruid · 23-10-2019 1:59pm

mooseknunkle wrote: »

Leo is going to be on ask me anything this Friday,somehow i doubt we will be allowed to really ask him anything!

Can ask him through their Instagram stories..
https://www.instagram.com/todayfm/

Leo Sherlock, Leo Cullen or Leo Varadkar?

mooseknunkle · 23-10-2019 2:11pm

TaurenDruid wrote: »

Leo Sherlock, Leo Cullen or Leo Varadkar?

Varadkar

23-10-2019 6:52pm

Please help me.

I am listening to TLW with Matt, and he has Eamonn Dunphy on his “culture” segment. I am agreeing with Eamonn Dunphy on nearly every choice he’s made. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, tick; Marian Callas, tick; Bob Dylan, tick.

I don’t know what’s happened to me but I am concerned for my future wellbeing

EverythingGood · 23-10-2019 7:20pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Please help me.

I am listening to TLW with Matt, and he has Eamonn Dunphy on his “culture” segment. I am agreeing with Eamonn Dunphy on nearly every choice he’s made. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, tick; Marian Callas, tick; Bob Dylan, tick.

I don’t know what’s happened to me but I am concerned for my future wellbeing

Dunphy, forgot the hyperbole stuff, is one of the good guys.

JoeA3 · 23-10-2019 8:08pm

Yeah, Dunphy is compelling, if he's speaking on any subject I am totally hooked. His weekly podcast show, "The Stand" is excellent by the way.

Another reminder of how god awful so many of the regulars on this show are, Jen Gannon and the likes

NIMAN · 23-10-2019 10:23pm

Ed's show just highlights how good a radio show can be.

Claude Burgundy · 24-10-2019 2:09pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Ed's show just highlights how good a radio show can be.

Agreed but it is a niche market radio wise.

As with Kelly Anne Byrne who's show is the best in the country for me. Its not for everyone but the selection is just amazing.

nc6000 · 24-10-2019 5:09pm

https://twitter.com/PhilCawley/status/1187399305734295552

IUA14 · 24-10-2019 6:58pm

Ian Dempsey - 177,000 (down 2,000)
Dermot and Dave - 164,000 (up 1,000)
Fergal D'Arcy - 103,000 (down 6,000)
Last Word - 148,000 (down 3,000)
Mairead Ronan - 89,000

Book on book changes in JNLR's for primetime weekday schedule...

Nokia6230i · 24-10-2019 7:32pm

IUA14 wrote: »

Ian Dempsey - 177,000 (down 2,000)
Dermot and Dave - 164,000 (up 1,000)
Fergal D'Arcy - 103,000 (down 6,000)
Last Word - 148,000 (down 3,000)
Mairead Ronan - 89,000

Book on book changes in JNLR's for primetime weekday schedule...

Given the Phil Cawley stats there & the previously mentioned Premier League Live ones of 134,000 (maybe I'm leaving out 30,000 there?) then Today FM are throwing the baby out with the bathwater; both those Saturday Shows were performing quite well in comparison to their daytime colleagues.

PsychoPete · 24-10-2019 7:34pm

That looks pretty bad for Mairead. 75,000 is some drop off after Dermot and Dave

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