Howard Stern

[Mike Mercury]

Almost every hit show on Quebec tv is a rip off of either an american or French program.

I guess you & I don't watch the same programs.

Rip-off means steal.
Maybe the shows are imitating depicting similar life situations.

I have absolutely no idea why you way say such a deragatory thing.
But from your trailer park I guess watching "reality" TV shows that were borrowed from South America into the USA into Quebec would appear that way.
I don't watch Fear Factor, Survivor and all that crap.

 

[Mike Mercury]

Howard Stern is but a modern-day version of an agent provocateur - he is a professional shit-disturber, like Rush Limbaugh, like Pat Robertson, like Jeff Fillion. !

"modern-day version" interesting.

None of these guys is risking their lives. None of these guys is saving lives or improving the world we live in.

Its like the "modern-day version" of prophets hawking their love for the lord on Sunday morning TV. Making money.

Or "modern-day version" of black magic. All those info-mercial s for miracle medicines, esoteric pathways to happiness, and lose a few pounds at the same time..... Making money.

 

[HonestAbe]

None of these guys is improving the world we live in.

Its like the "modern-day version" of prophets hawking their love for the lord on Sunday morning TV. Making money.

But Bill O'Reilly says he is "Looking out for you!"
Rush Limbaugh is continuing his years of "Broadcast Excellence" better known as lying.
The televangelists like Pat Robertson are advocating "Killing in the name of -insert bogus cause here"
And "Miracle" healers like Benny Hinn are saving you from the perils of having too much money in your wallet.

Their are plenty of douchebags on radio and TV and its up to us to recognize them for what they are and treat them accordingly. That being said if someone chooses to listen that is their right.

Famous Quote about modern media "...and I can't tell the difference between ABC News, Hill Street Blues, and a preacher on the Old Time Gospel Hour, Stealing money, from the sick, and the old, well the God I believe in isn't short on cash Mister... come on, into the arms, of America."-Bono/lyrics from Bullet the Blue Sky.

 

[Techman]

I guess you & I don't watch the same programs.

Rip-off means steal.
Maybe the shows are imitating depicting similar life situations.

I have absolutely no idea why you way say such a deragatory thing.
But from your trailer park I guess watching "reality" TV shows that were borrowed from South America into the USA into Quebec would appear that way.
I don't watch Fear Factor, Survivor and all that crap.

It's not a derogatory statement, it's a fact.
Star Academie comes from France, the US have a hit with a dance competition and next thing you know there's one on Quebec tv. What I was trying to say is if that is the culture we are so determined to protect from insult, we have out priorities in the wrong place. The best example of Quebec culture on television is Les Bougons. Then again there's nothing original on the major US networks either, they've been stealing their sitcom ideas from British tv for ages. They just don't do the shows as well as the Brits do. As far as reality shows are concerned, I've never seen Survivor, or Big Brother(stolen from europe), or Fear Factor etc... In fact I rarely watch much network television these days as I find that 3 versions of CSI and who knows how many Law & Orders, all the reality shows and the stupid Nanny programs just go to prove that creativity is just about dead in Hollywood.

And just so you know, I don't live in a trailer park. Why can't people just try to make an intelligent arguement without throwing insults into the mix?
I'm starting to understand why some posters don't feel like posting here anymore.

 

[HonestAbe]

Controversy

I don't think creativity is dead Techman, you just have to look for it. HBO is the best value on TV for my money with more awards for its original programming than we would care to count. Funny thing about HBO is that, like Howard Stern, much of its programming is highly controversial. Imagine that! Controversy helping to create a buzz to get people to take a look and once they see the quality of the product(in HBO's case at least) the shows just take off. Again though, like it or not, you have to pay to get it(HBO), and if it offends someone they have the power to change the channel.

 

[Techman]

HonestAbe

The problem is that up here in the Great White North, our glorious CRTC prevents us from receiving HBO. Have to protect our Canadian culture you know. I have gotten so tired of the regular network programming that I no longer even have cable. If one of our cable or satellite providers is ever able to deliver HBO I might re-consider, but as of 2 years ago I'm running good old rabbit ears and watch a lot of PBS. I've also built up a large collection of DVD's.

 

[Mike Mercury]

Why can't people just try to make an intelligent arguement without throwing insults into the mix?
I'm starting to understand why some posters don't feel like posting here anymore.

Words to live by. Techman. Let's both practice what you preach.

On the other hand good threads containing jabs & pokes are funny to read and hard to resist.

 

[HonestAbe]

Too bad.

The problem is that up here in the Great White North, our glorious CRTC prevents us from receiving HBO. Have to protect our Canadian culture you know. I have gotten so tired of the regular network programming that I no longer even have cable. If one of our cable or satellite providers is ever able to deliver HBO I might re-consider, but as of 2 years ago I'm running good old rabbit ears and watch a lot of PBS. I've also built up a large collection of DVD's.

I recall this being said once before as well. A real shame that even your mini-dish providers can't provide it. Ever considered C-Band? You'll need at least a one acre lot to put up the dish but after watching PBS for too long I'd be jumping at the chance! Are any of those DVD's adult in nature? Thats the best entertainment value for your dollar outside of hobbying!

 

[Techman]

Hydragoat...jabs and pokes are fine but when you say I live in a trailer park you are insulting all those who actually do live in one. If I moved in, everyone else would leave

Honestabe...sorry, no adult DVD's. Why should I pay for porn when I can download dvd quality adult vids from the net for free and burn my own? I've always found that watching adult content is much more fun when you have a lady, who is also into it, watching with you.

Unfortunately I live in an apartment and sat dishes of any kind are prohibited.

 

[Techman]

Thanks for the link. I missed the radio show but caught the party at the HardRock Cafe in NYC with a live show by Sheryl Crow.

 

[ck_nj]

SIRIUS Canada Adds Howard Stern to Satellite Radio Line Up

http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/February2006/01/c2581.html

Canada's leading satellite radio provider to add The Howard Stern Show on
Howard 100 as of February 6th

TORONTO, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - SIRIUS Canada today announced that the "King of
All Media," Howard Stern, will be included as part of the company's
100 channel premium line up. As of February 6, 2006, SIRIUS Canada subscribers
will be able to hear Stern on the widely publicized Howard 100 channel.
Stern who debuted on SIRIUS Satellite Radio in the U.S. on January 9,
2006, is North America's most recognized radio personality, and had the top
rated morning drive show in the U.S.
"No one in radio commands more attention than Howard Stern," said
Mark Redmond, SIRIUS Canada President and CEO. "He is an industry icon with
millions of loyal fans throughout the continent who will follow him anywhere
to hear his unique form of entertainment. SIRIUS Canada is committed to
providing an unrivaled radio experience for Canadian subscribers with the most
variety and choice available in radio, and Howard's show will make our unique
entertainment offering even more exciting."

Premium Content
SIRIUS is the fastest growing satellite radio provider in North America
and SIRIUS Canada is the leading satellite radio provider in Canada. SIRIUS
Canada offers the widest range of premium content with 100 channels, including
60 commercial-free music channels; live sports play-by-play action from the
NFL, NBA, NHL, English League Soccer and in, 2007, NASCAR; extensive news and
information channels; comedy channels and entertainment from Martha Stewart
and Maxim Radio, and the most Canadian content among satellite radio
providers.

King of All Media
Stern has written two best-selling books - Private Parts, which was Simon
& Schuster's fastest selling book ever, and Miss America, the fastest selling
book in publishing history. He later starred in the highly successful motion
picture adaptation of Private Parts, orchestrated the fastest-selling
soundtrack in motion picture history and starred in the most watched
entertainment pay-per-view special of all time. The televised Howard Stern
Show was the E! television network's most successful show.
SIRIUS Canada's premium satellite radio service is available at Future
Shop, Best Buy, London Drugs, The Source by Circuit City, Canadian Tire, Audio
Video Unlimited, Visions, Audiotronics, Home Hardware, 2001 Audio Video and
many other leading retailers throughout Canada. In Quebec, SIRIUS products are
available at Dumoulin, Centre Hi Fi and others.
SIRIUS Canada's premium subscription service is priced at $14.99 a month
for the first receiver and $7.99 for each additional receiver (maximum 4).
All SIRIUS Canada satellite radio receivers are equipped with built-in
controls that allow listeners to restrict access to certain channels. In
addition, SIRIUS Canada subscribers who do not want to have access to mature
content can restrict their subscriptions by contacting the SIRIUS Canada
customer care centre at 1-888-539-7474.
Information on the SIRIUS Canada service can be found at:
www.siriuscanada.ca
SIRIUS Canada's channel listing is available at:
www.siriuscanada.ca/Channels-et.htm

Howard Stern B-Roll Availability
Video B-Roll of Howard Stern is available via satellite between
2:00 P.M. ET - 2:30 P.M. ET at the following coordinates:

Anik F2 C Band Analog
Transponder 6B
Audio subcarrier 6.2 and 6.8
Downlink Frequency 3940 vertical

About SIRIUS Canada
SIRIUS Canada is a Canadian corporation owned by CBC/Radio-Canada,
Standard Radio Inc. (Canada's largest privately-owned radio network) and
SIRIUS Satellite Radio U.S. (NASDAQ - SIRI), the fastest growing satellite
radio company in North America. The SIRIUS satellite radio service is a
world-class digital audio platform that offers Canadians high-quality digital
music, news, sports and entertainment programming, including an exclusive
lineup of Canadian channels. Key sports programming include NFL, NBA and NHL
games. SIRIUS Canada is committed to supporting Canadian musical talent and
will spend 5% of its revenues on Canadian talent development initiatives over
the next seven years. SIRIUS Canada reaches Canadians wherever they live, from
urban centres to the most remote regions of the country.

SIRIUS Canada Key Facts

Most Comprehensive Line Up

- 60 channels of commercial-free rock, pop and classical music - SIRIUS
Canada offers a total of 60 commercial-free music stations to make up
the widest range of music available. SIRIUS programmers feature the
best selections in rock, pop, country, Christian, jazz, hip hop,
electronic, dance, R&B, Classical and show tunes.
- News and entertainment - SIRIUS Canada broadcasts a variety of news
and public radio programming, entertainment, comedy and talk including
CBC Radio One, BBC, Martha Stewart Living Radio, Bloomberg Radio,
Maxim Radio, and E! Entertainment Radio.
- The best sports coverage - With live play-by-play action on three
dedicated SIRIUS play-by-play channels, Canadian sports fans are able
to tune into their favourite NBA and NFL games throughout the season.
In addition, SIRIUS Canada broadcasts a wide variety of NHL hockey
games on a nightly and weekly basis.
- 10 Canadian premium channels - SIRIUS Canada offers the most Canadian
programming in both English and French including music, sports and
talk entertainment.

Most Popular Among Prospective Buyers
- A recent poll conducted by Decima Research in December 2005 reported
that SIRIUS was shown to be the top choice among prospective buyers of
satellite radio in Canada. The poll showed that among those who say
they are going to buy a satellite radio during the next year,
27 per cent chose SIRIUS compared with just 12 per cent who chose the
competition.

Superior Satellite Footprint
- With three satellites in a unique figure-8 orbit, SIRIUS offers the
most extensive satellite footprint in North America. The orbit
optimizes the reception and coverage to provide superior digital
quality sound for listeners anywhere in Canada.

SIRIUS Products Hottest Selling
- SIRIUS Canada's product line up available at Canadian retailers now
includes the best selling, transportable "Plug and Play" Sportster
Replay satellite radio receiver.

- The Sportster Replay has been a best selling model for SIRIUS in the
U.S. since it launched in September 2005 and is expected to quickly
become one of the most popular satellite radio devices in Canada

 

[ck_nj]

One more thing to add...

For those of us (like me) who do not have Sirius, there is a great website from a superfan that details every day of the Howard Stern Show - http://www.marksfriggin.com.news.htm.

This guy has detailed every day of the Stern show for the last 10 years!

It's a good read for those of us who miss the show.

CK

 

[ck_nj]

G1GBallday,

Actually I heard that they are only offering Channel 100 for now.

CK

 

[CryWolf]

Sirius and Howie are in deep s...

Check this link:

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-free2feb02,0,6646585.story?coll=la-home-headlines

 

[Mike Mercury]

Howard Stern,
This show is good for big fat guys that can`t get a date.
I lost interest fast. Too much talk about diapers, sodomy, flatulence, excrement & urine. Frankly; caca & pipi talk do not do it for me in the morning. There is nothing particularly shocking nor interesting about pussy farts either.
Good for the same type of intellect that likes Survivor, Fear Factor and Loft Story.

 

[Uncle Kracker]

Myself and 11 million other people

11 million??? HA! You must be calculating on Howard math... Sirius doesn't have anywhere close to 11 million subscribers... and the ones they do aren't ALL listening to Hoo Hoo.......

 

[Mike Mercury]

Myself and 11 million other people would tend to disagree but I guess Stern's humor just goes straight over you head.

Oh and I'm sure with your sense of humor you're getting plenty of dates.

Yeah. 11 million giggling, moronic young guys that smell like BO. You know, like Beavis & Butthead.

I grew out of humour like that since I was what 8 years old and figured out that when I scratched my ass, my fingers would smell like shit.

As for dates. I'm sure that girls make up a 1% share of Stern's audience.

 

[Mike Mercury]

Rush Limbaugh is on Canadian radio or television?

What station, what city?

 

[Mike Mercury]

My my aren't we a grumpy old hydragoat.
I think someone REALLY needs to get laid.
When was that, back in the depression?

Question:What is this thread called?

This thread is about Howard Stern and not about me.

 

[Mike Mercury]

My my aren't we a grumpy old hydragoat.
I think someone REALLY needs to get laid.
When was that, back in the depression?

This thread is about Howard Stern and not about me.

So you like Howard Stern.
Howard Stern is not a controversial, revolutionary, enlightening the world with wicked ideas. He is an entertainer with a niche. The reason his audience is so limited is that his subject matter only appeals to a small segment of the male population that are liberating themselves from parental and primary school censorship. The curiosity factor for most of us lasts perhaps a maximum of three shows.