Toronto Sports Media Discussion Thread - v7 (2022 Edition)

[Nineteen67]

Yeah, i love that we need these analysts to tell us what we have been saying for 5 or 6 years. Easiest job in the world if you can get a job in hockey.

A lot of the stats let some fans rewrite history in July.

 

[Nineteen67]

I wonder what the numbers say that OverDrive has football talk during the 5-6 central time slot. With Kyper and Bourne on during the winter, why not cover basketball and football in the first two hours and have exclusive hockey talk in the final hour.

 

[rojac]

You know there are plenty of people who will consider you stupid right?

And I suspect that very few, or none, of them are people whose opinions about me matter to me.

 

[colchar]

And I suspect that very few, or none, of them are people whose opinions about me matter to me.

Which is exactly how O'Neill will feel about your opinion of him.

Saying that you have little use or stupid people reeks of arrogance.

 

[Craig Button]

You can't? People talk about them and what they write daily.

And it’s never anything good.
That’s why I can’t believe they are still employed.


It’s like an AYCE buffet that serves the worse quality food. All you hear about is how gross the food is and gives everyone diarrhea. Then you ask yourself “Self, How is this place still open?”

Then some guy goes.
“How? people always talk about the food and give reviews. “

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Jonas subbing in for Noodles tonight. Usually makes for wild TV lol

 

[Darcy Tucker]

Jonas subbing in for Noodles tonight. Usually makes for wild TV lol

I can't stand Jonas he's so see through. I switched over to Kyper and Bourne at 5pm for this reason and was pleasantly surprised.

 

[al secord]

Haha yeah I actually kinda felt bad for Simmons there. Pretty scathing thing to hear someone say.

I'm sure he loved it

 

[ACC1224]

And it’s never anything good.
That’s why I can’t believe they are still employed.


It’s like an AYCE buffet that serves the worse quality food. All you hear about is how gross the food is and gives everyone diarrhea. Then you ask yourself “Self, How is this place still open?”

Then some guy goes.
“How? people always talk about the food and give reviews. “

Like I said they are employed because they garner attention. Your example of the restaurant doesn’t really make any sense in comparison.

 

[MK78]

Just watching the Jeff Marek show, and i'm thinking, does he even do any in studio stuff for Sportsnet anymore? It seems like he hasn't come out of the basement since covid ended.

 

[Warden of the North]

Just watching the Jeff Marek show, and i'm thinking, does he even do any in studio stuff for Sportsnet anymore? It seems like he hasn't come out of the basement since covid ended.

He's primarily radio and podcast now, which are work from home jobs at this point.

Good for him. If I could make a living doing it, I would be.

 

[stickty111]

Typical Jamie for coming up with a point on why Bertuzzi's non goal could potentially be the right call.
If the Oilers had a non goal call like that, he would lose his mind.
Good on Hayes for calling out the people who think the league is biased towards the Leafs

 

[Dr Pepper]

Anyone else tired of the whole "Al's Brother" shtick?

I don't know why they just continually refuse to call him Mike DiStefano, going out of their way to keep this dumb nickname going.

Also, I've figured out what bothers me about the morning show on 590.

I've listened to this show, on and off, pretty much every morning on my drive to work. Usually flip between 590, First Up on 1050, and whatever John Moore's talking about, over on 1010.

Between the two guys on 590 (Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning) I still can't tell which one's which. But one of them doesn't realize he's got a mic in front of him. He talks like he's trying to make sure the back row of a large theater can hear him, projecting his voice when he doesn't have to.

I don't know why he does this, and again I can't figure out which one of them it is, but it's so annoying.

 

[Seath The Scaleless]

They need to have Strudwick on every week. His stories and chirps are hilarious

 

[Nineteen67]

Was TSN 1050 sold as part of the Bell cutback?

 

[go_leafs_go02]

Was TSN 1050 sold as part of the Bell cutback?

No it wasn't. Looks like all radio stations that were sold are in smaller communities. CBC has a map here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bce-cuts-1.7108658

 

[MK78]

Between the two guys on 590 (Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning) I still can't tell which one's which. But one of them doesn't realize he's got a mic in front of him. He talks like he's trying to make sure the back row of a large theater can hear him, projecting his voice when he doesn't have to.

I don't know why he does this, and again I can't figure out which one of them it is, but it's so annoying.

I recognize Ennis because he's been on the Fan for quite some time now, probably over 10 years in various forms. The shouty guy is Gunning I think, i think this is his first daily regular show as he was always the fill in host.

I do feel like both of them are much more loud than necessary, especially on morning radio.

Ennis was much more calm and focused when he was doing the show with Brunt.

 

[Dr Pepper]

I recognize Ennis because he's been on the Fan for quite some time now, probably over 10 years in various forms. The shouty guy is Gunning I think, i think this is his first daily regular show as he was always the fill in host.

I do feel like both of them are much more loud than necessary, especially on morning radio.

Ennis was much more calm and focused when he was doing the show with Brunt.

Ah, well that clears it up.

They're both still easier on the ears than JD used to be when he was part of that morning crew though.

 

[the squared circle]

Cory Woron tweeted that he is done at TSN. Admittedly I don't watch TSN/Sportsnet much anymore, but he was one of the few sportscasters I liked. Didn't make endless jokes while broadcasting, just gave you the news. I appreciate that straight on delivery, like Rod Smith and Jim Van Horne.

 

[TheTotalPackage]

Cory Woron tweeted that he is done at TSN. Admittedly I don't watch TSN/Sportsnet much anymore, but he was one of the few sportscasters I liked. Didn't make endless jokes while broadcasting, just gave you the news. I appreciate that straight on delivery, like Rod Smith and Jim Van Horne.

Man, that sucks. To your point, he just delivered the goods. No aura of arrogance or excessive tones in his voice.

They did the same thing with Staniszewski 3 years ago with the round of cuts then.

Funny how these massive layoffs occur right after Bell Let's Talk Day.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

With all the money Al's brother must make gambling and broadcasting you would think he could afford a jacket that fits. He looks like George Costanza going to the opera. He needs to invest in a personal trainer or treadmill because he may be young but he is two big macs away from a heart attack. I like the guy but he needs to look after his health.

 

[tmlms13]

Jonas vs Hayes on what the Leafs should do at the TDL was just cringe worthy. It's too bad ODog wasn't there to tell him to stfu.

 

[sxvnert]

Anyone else tired of the whole "Al's Brother" shtick?

I don't know why they just continually refuse to call him Mike DiStefano, going out of their way to keep this dumb nickname going.

Also, I've figured out what bothers me about the morning show on 590.

I've listened to this show, on and off, pretty much every morning on my drive to work. Usually flip between 590, First Up on 1050, and whatever John Moore's talking about, over on 1010.

Between the two guys on 590 (Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning) I still can't tell which one's which. But one of them doesn't realize he's got a mic in front of him. He talks like he's trying to make sure the back row of a large theater can hear him, projecting his voice when he doesn't have to.

I don't know why he does this, and again I can't figure out which one of them it is, but it's so annoying.

Im shocked they're still trying to meme him into existence.

 

[rielledup]

Jonas vs Hayes on what the Leafs should do at the TDL was just cringe worthy. It's too bad ODog wasn't there to tell him to stfu.

How was Jonas wrong?

 

[tmlms13]

How was Jonas wrong?

Leafs are 10-14 team in the NHL..... Don't go all in to move to a 6-8th best team. I'd rather do what Hayes suggests, stand pat this year and re-allocate Cap Space in the summer with (hopefully) better choices.