If you're referring to the Brookline 911 bit, I believe they popped in a repeat.Fred's back in studio now?
The thing is, I agree with him about there seems to be a lot of anti-semitism lately and people being more vocal about it. I just think he did his point a huge disservice by unnecessarily calling 80% of BLM people anti-semites. He shouldn't stop railing on athletes and other celebs who are anti-semites because it is wrong. It's a shame with things like Q-Anon picking up in popularity because one of their central points is the Hathaway's own the banks (which he mentioned) and George Soros is secretly funding the deep state. Both are hugely anti-Semitic things and are awful.
Absolutely, I think it's great to use a prominent platform to highlight anti-semitism when it happens. It's fucking awful and disgusting. You just don't want to lose that message by over-generalizing BLM, which is going after an equally important message. I don't think he meant the comment as it came across, it was just poorly worded.80% anti Semitic number is way off. I believe his point is though, there seems to be no repercussions when rappers/celebs/athletes make an anti Semitic comment but if one even hints at racism b/c of non white skin they get nailed agains the wall and lose jobs, sponsorships, fines etc. For context Fred's wife is Jewish, so obviously struck a nerve with him.
I think that's mainly why he has been minimizing Covid: in one way he WANTS it to be a big hoax because there is enough crap on his plate at home, but second he probably feels the lockdown helped caused or accelerate the family strife and the risk of being free in the world seems a lot better in retrospect.3 - It's been clear on the air that Fred is really having a hard time with the COVID and his home life. It's made the show not great at times and he needs some time off. I don't think it has anything to do with booze or him taking drugs especially when on air. I think mentally it seems like he needs a break and has for awhile. I can't imagine going on the air day after day going through this. I feel bad for him and want him to get better.
Wish i heard him calling the thread, was still probably more diplomatic than Simmons.And he just called out this thread. We love Fred and are concerned.
If Fred has been reading this thread for a while (and I believe he has; I remember way back in the BCN days of him saying that he has a google alert set up about himself), I would have to think he knows that this is a mostly positive thread with a ton of fans of his. I didn't hear any of today's show, but he is clearly in a bad way right now and we all wish the best for him and want him to succeed.If Fred took my post last night about him needing time of as me accusing him of being drunk that's unfortunate. If I thought he was sitting around reading it I would have been put more detailed thought into it or not posted at all. Not knowing Fred, my point was that it sounded like he's in a really bad place, it's hurting the show, he's going after Rich and needed a break since this whole COVID thing has been extremely hard on him. That was before knowing about the divorce stuff being back again, which makes it all 10x worse. So sorry Fred if you're reading this! Hope you get better man and get through all this.
Yes, that was me that posted about the slurring. I'm not sure how else to fairly describe it, but he obviously was upset reading that so I feel bad. But like you allude to, I saw a ton of people on Twitter describing it the same way (and using FAR harsher language.)I don't think anyone here was accusing him of being drunk specifically, one poster said he was slurring which was pretty consistent with what I was reading on Twitch.
Agreed! Fred is one of the very few reasons I even bother tuning on terrestrial radio these days. I've been a big fan since the very end of the 'BCN days. Maybe with a little time away and some actual sports to talk about, he can come back and entertain us like he always has.I personally at least owe him that from the amount of times I have cried laughing because the show is so funny. From the Chilli guy, to the effen champ, to shootin' the breeze.
Is the divorce back on?That's what the divorce will cost him
yeah, and no going back this time.Is the divorce back on?
If Fred has been reading this thread for a while (and I believe he has; I remember way back in the BCN days of him saying that he has a google alert set up about himself), I would have to think he knows that this is a mostly positive thread with a ton of fans of his.
Good, hope the rest of the week and the weekend he can get back in a better place and get some of his life settled. I have to say, I do love having Joe Murray in and the energy and fun he brings.Fred taking a few days off per Rich...(& Chad)
View: https://twitter.com/GlobeChadFinn/status/1285886511259557888?s=20
Doesn't he do these fill-ins and then go work his "real" 40 hr/week job? I can't imagine. I agree he's a good host, he fits in well with the show.Good, hope the rest of the week and the weekend he can get back in a better place and get some of his life settled. I have to say, I do love having Joe Murray in and the energy and fun he brings.
I really like Arcand. The Sunday Service is a solid few hours. He also makes Adam Jones almost listenable.Joe's great, easily able to have fun at his expense
He and Arcand are definitely the go to guys for covering people's time off
Good for him. Get well.Per Fred's Instagram:
Fredtoucher: First of all thank you to the listeners that have my back. For some reason I want you guys to know I have never been drunk on the air [management has never accused me of such} I am going to a mental institution next week. I am sometimes too forthcoming on the air. I’m used to just being honest about my life but when you are a fuckup that isn’t such a good idea.
They used to broadcast from events, or do pre-recorded nights out together where the whole point was them being drunk. But I think those were all during the BCN days. But I know what he's getting at as well. It could be from medication issues, him just not sleeping, or a whole bunch of other things.Good for him. Get well.
Haha but, he has to be talking about being drunk on air while employed by Beasley. T & R interviewing Incubus while Fred was shitfaced is one of their classics.
Get well Fred and take all the time you need.Per Fred's Instagram:
Fredtoucher: First of all thank you to the listeners that have my back. For some reason I want you guys to know I have never been drunk on the air [management has never accused me of such} I am going to a mental institution next week. I am sometimes too forthcoming on the air. I’m used to just being honest about my life but when you are a fuckup that isn’t such a good idea.
Management at the Sports Hub did not provide specifics on Toucher’s status, but passed along a statement from its corporate parent, Beasley Media Group.
“As a responsible company committed to the Boston Community," the statement read, “we take this matter very seriously. Fred will be off the air while we continue to review the situation.”
I don’t think this is a private forumIs Fred a member here or does he read the stuff everyone can read as a guest?
I wish him well and seriously hope he gets the help he needs.
I'll never forget that announcement about Rich's wife and the emotion that came with it from Fred. It was SO raw and came from such a loving place. I remember him trying not to cry and then just giving in (he said something like "wow I'm about to cry on the radio") and then took the next few minutes to talk about how amazing both Rich and Mary were. It was absolutely devastating and warm-hearted at the same time. I couldn't get out of my car because I was so invested.I’ve been listening since BCN days and while the lack of a regular commute reduces my engagement right now I appreciate all they do and Fred gets the help he needs. They are great at what they do and stood by each other when Rich’s wife was ill and want them to continue to succeed once fang is back together. Sad times
Big Dick Wallach is going to be strutting for weeks after getting the main chair today hahaWallach touched on it briefly this morning and said Joe Murray would have plenty of hours for awhile with “where Fred has gone”. Doesn’t sound like this is a quick break. Hope he gets his life turned around and gets back on the air.
That's great. It must have been VERY tough for him to openly admit this problem. I'm already looking forward to his comeback.From Fred's Instragram last night:
"Here is a non sarcastic post. I can't sleep tonight because I'm going to rehab for my alcohol addiction tomorrow. I don't think I've ever been this scared in my life. I have read all of your posts and they have meant the world to me. You made me feel a lot better about my struggle. I am looking forward to get back to the radio but I need to get well. I hope I can make those of you that like the show still tune in. Once again I have been overwhelmed with your support. Thank you so much."
Best of luck to Freddie No Pockets! I'm glad he is making the right moves to get himself better and can't wait for him to come back.