Totally Unlistenable

[Tank]

Just heard Kerry Sayers doing the Scoreboard Update on The Score. Glad to see she got some work.

Seems to me radio plays against her strengths.

I was just thinking the same thing. The sports media in this town is such a total fucking clown college I can't fucking take it anymore.

On the other hand, Keith Moreland was really enjoyable to listen to.  Eventually we might get tired of his act, but it is hard to imagine ever getting tired of being reminded of the 1984 team.

I was 4 years old when that team choked. The best memories of the '84 team are all based around watching a drunken Alphonse J. Peck destroy a picture of Smilin' Steve Garvey with his bare fist at Sluggers.

Got news for you kid, I was 22 in 1984, and that's my favorite 1984 memory too.

I saw Pete Rose's first game as player/manager for the Reds that year against the Cubs in Cincy. Watched a Betamax cassette of the locker room champagne orgy in Pissburgh about eleventy bajillion times until it flat out melted. Meeting Fork and Slak and re-uniting with Huard was pretty cool too. But for me, it'll always be a 2007 memory complete with a Golden Shower Sombrero for Rick Ankiel, fresh off a drug cheat revelation. Still got a scar on my knuckle from that day. I'll show you sometime if you ask.

Internet librarian'd

[Dave B]

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Listening to a guy talk about something he knows nothing about is listenable?

[MAD]

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Hub actually was the one guy on that station last year that was able to talk about hockey without having to quickly resort to tangental elements like the anthem, the Hawks' place in Chicago, and how Canadiens talk funny.  Just real honest-to-goodness analysis about what was happening on the ice, so I appreciated that.

As for the Cubs radio broadacst...it's a funny thing about Hughes.  While my heart goes out to him for having to do everything but change Santo's diapers, part of me also recognizes that Hughes doesn't mind this  role.  While his adroit play-by-play call suffers from having that blubbering mascot pooh all over it, he's also recognzied that by playing Santo's babysitter, it actually raises his profile so he's still getting recognition, even if it's more for being Santo's partner than being an outstanding PBP man in his own right.  Still, the guy deserves a real complementary partner.  Neither Moreland or Dave Otto are outstanding, but the broadcasts are worlds better than with Santo moaning away.

[MAD]

Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Listening to a guy talk about something he knows nothing about is listenable?

I'm sorry.  When did you get a radio show now?

[Ivy6]

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Hub actually was the one guy on that station last year that was able to talk about hockey without having to quickly resort to tangental elements like the anthem, the Hawks' place in Chicago, and how Canadiens talk funny.  Just real honest-to-goodness analysis about what was happening on the ice, so I appreciated that.

As for the Cubs radio broadacst...it's a funny thing about Hughes.  While my heart goes out to him for having to do everything but change Santo's diapers, part of me also recognizes that Hughes doesn't mind this  role.  While his adroit play-by-play call suffers from having that blubbering mascot pooh all over it, he's also recognzied that by playing Santo's babysitter, it actually raises his profile so he's still getting recognition, even if it's more for being Santo's partner than being an outstanding PBP man in his own right.  Still, the guy deserves a real complementary partner.  Neither Moreland or Dave Otto are outstanding, but the broadcasts are worlds better than with Santo moaning away.

I have a feeling that if anyone here had the opportunity to spend some extended time with Ron Santo far away from anything related to brodcasting that they would show him the same genuine affection that Pat does.  He's actually a remarkably nice old guy.

Not as nice as Pat Hughes, however.  That guy is world class.  In the top-3 nicest guys on the planet today.

[Waco Kid]

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Hub actually was the one guy on that station last year that was able to talk about hockey without having to quickly resort to tangental elements like the anthem, the Hawks' place in Chicago, and how Canadiens talk funny.  Just real honest-to-goodness analysis about what was happening on the ice, so I appreciated that.

As for the Cubs radio broadacst...it's a funny thing about Hughes.  While my heart goes out to him for having to do everything but change Santo's diapers, part of me also recognizes that Hughes doesn't mind this  role.  While his adroit play-by-play call suffers from having that blubbering mascot pooh all over it, he's also recognzied that by playing Santo's babysitter, it actually raises his profile so he's still getting recognition, even if it's more for being Santo's partner than being an outstanding PBP man in his own right.  Still, the guy deserves a real complementary partner.  Neither Moreland or Dave Otto are outstanding, but the broadcasts are worlds better than with Santo moaning away.

What the hell does Hub Arkush know about hockey? Did he ever play professional hockey?

[Tank]

I have a feeling that if anyone here had the opportunity to spend some extended time with Ron Santo far away from anything related to brodcasting that they would show him the same genuine affection that Pat does.  He's actually a remarkably nice old guy.

You should meet this one dude named Mike...

[Chuck to Chuck]

Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Listening to a guy talk about something he knows nothing about is listenable?

I'm sorry.  When did you get a radio show now?

I start on Webio on Monday.  They even gave me a signing bonus.  Just got the check today.

[MAD]

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Hub actually was the one guy on that station last year that was able to talk about hockey without having to quickly resort to tangental elements like the anthem, the Hawks' place in Chicago, and how Canadiens talk funny.  Just real honest-to-goodness analysis about what was happening on the ice, so I appreciated that.

As for the Cubs radio broadacst...it's a funny thing about Hughes.  While my heart goes out to him for having to do everything but change Santo's diapers, part of me also recognizes that Hughes doesn't mind this  role.  While his adroit play-by-play call suffers from having that blubbering mascot pooh all over it, he's also recognzied that by playing Santo's babysitter, it actually raises his profile so he's still getting recognition, even if it's more for being Santo's partner than being an outstanding PBP man in his own right.  Still, the guy deserves a real complementary partner.  Neither Moreland or Dave Otto are outstanding, but the broadcasts are worlds better than with Santo moaning away.

I have a feeling that if anyone here had the opportunity to spend some extended time with Ron Santo far away from anything related to brodcasting that they would show him the same genuine affection that Pat does.  He's actually a remarkably nice old guy.

Not as nice as Pat Hughes, however.  That guy is world class.  In the top-3 nicest guys on the planet today.

I wouldn't care if Ron Santo cured puppies of cancer in his spare time.  He is just absolutely aggravating to listen to these days.

While doing some driving last night, I caught some of Zonk's color commentary on the radio. He was pretty damn good. I wonder if Pat Hughes appreciates the upgrade or is mad that he gets a little less air-time.

Also, Hub Arkush and Brian Paruch are pretty decent in that 6-10 spot on The Score. Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Hub actually was the one guy on that station last year that was able to talk about hockey without having to quickly resort to tangental elements like the anthem, the Hawks' place in Chicago, and how Canadiens talk funny.  Just real honest-to-goodness analysis about what was happening on the ice, so I appreciated that.

As for the Cubs radio broadacst...it's a funny thing about Hughes.  While my heart goes out to him for having to do everything but change Santo's diapers, part of me also recognizes that Hughes doesn't mind this  role.  While his adroit play-by-play call suffers from having that blubbering mascot pooh all over it, he's also recognzied that by playing Santo's babysitter, it actually raises his profile so he's still getting recognition, even if it's more for being Santo's partner than being an outstanding PBP man in his own right.  Still, the guy deserves a real complementary partner.  Neither Moreland or Dave Otto are outstanding, but the broadcasts are worlds better than with Santo moaning away.

What the hell does Hub Arkush know about hockey? Did he ever play professional hockey?

Well played.

"WHERE'D YOU PLAY BALL?  HUH?"

[CT III]

Hub is a lot more tolerable when he's talking about something other than just the Bears, so it's listenable.

Listening to a guy talk about something he knows nothing about is listenable?

I'm sorry.  When did you get a radio show now?

I start on Webio on Monday.  They even gave me a signing bonus.  Just got the check today.

Run, don't walk, to the bank and cash that sucker.

[Oleg]

I wouldn't care if Ron Santo cured puppies of cancer in his spare time.

The fuck good would that do?  You just want them cured so you could punch them in the face when you listen to Santo.

[Saul Goodman]

Speaking of totally unlistenable, did anyone else notice how factually terrible Buck was during the ASG?  During the first inning, a single to center was "a single to right".  And he called an 82 mph Lincecum change his "fastball".  He was especially terrible during that game.  Must have been too busy watching the Bachelor to prepare.

[Indolent Reader]

Speaking of totally unlistenable, did anyone else notice how factually terrible Buck was during the ASG?  During the first inning, a single to center was "a single to right".  And he called an 82 mph Lincecum change his "fastball".  He was especially terrible during that game.  Must have been too busy watching the Bachelor to prepare.

He also misjudged more than one fly ball as a potential homerun (raising his voice, etc....).

I think you're right - he was simply devastated that the Canadian chick kept the guy who looks like Greg Brady. (My wife watches it, ok?)  OK?!

[Internet Apex]

Speaking of totally unlistenable, did anyone else notice how factually terrible Buck was during the ASG?  During the first inning, a single to center was "a single to right".  And he called an 82 mph Lincecum change his "fastball".  He was especially terrible during that game.  Must have been too busy watching the Bachelor to prepare.

He also misjudged more than one fly ball as a potential homerun (raising his voice, etc....).

I think you're right - he was simply devastated that the Canadian chick kept the guy who looks like Greg Brady. (My wife watches it, ok?)  OK?!

I don't have a clue what the last part meant. But the fact that Buck made that many factual errors during the broadcast kind of flies in the face of all the retarded, "He's competent, he's better than Chip Caray, at least he knows the game..." cocksmoke I hear once in awhile in his defense. So fuck anybody who ever said anything nice about him and his ass-chin. I want to punch his throat with a penny nail stuck betwixt my ring and middle fingers. I want this more than a million dollars or world peace. I'd just squander those things. But that punch, I'd make that one count.