Hank Chinaski
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As I worked with TSN1290 especially people like Gary Lawless. I know 1290 very well and how they operate. Their biggest problem is they want to balance local hosting with not being repetitive with fan participation. So they are not too worried about Jets/Bomber fans hating on certain hosts as they know you will still listen. They care to offer the best available insider information and information from knowledgeable hosts like Troy Westwood and Chris Walby. But their biggest problem is that they do not have the full exclusive rights to the Blue Bombers (YET. 1290 is puting in an offer the Blue Bombers wont be able to refuse) Most of their hockey pundits are journalists and radio hosts that are passionate Jets fans. So fans opinions have wide range of knowledge and opinions.
Interesting. I hope they bring Irving along to do PBP, but keep him the hell away from the pre- and postgame show.
Why? For one, I really like the chemistry between Bauming, Westwood and Walby. The other thing is that Irving, more and more these days, just whiffs on the point callers are making. Yeah it's mostly dopes phoning in, but I've had to change from 680 to 1290 in disgust a few times after listening to surprisingly valid, insightful points completely sail over Knuckles' head.