Kirk and Callahan: Done
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"I am so indifferent to all this that I came here just to post how much I don't care about it."
Based upon a conversation with a maniac who hears everything said on WEEI, I've changed my thoughts about Brady being thin-skinned. I had thought that this had the potential of being the tree that fell in the forest that nobody heard. I was wrong. Apparently Minahane was talking about Reimer's comment before Brady got on. It hardly matters what he said, it had already become a thing. Under that circumstance, Brady couldn't ignore it. He handled it correctly.
edit: name corrected as per CR67dream
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Brady continues to be a masterclass in public relations. With the number of times he’s been interviewed, profiled, etc, it’s amazing how many excellent choices he’s made.
His composure is spectacular. He never puts himself in a corner. In this case, everything is in EEI’s court. They act like buffoons, he walks away, and no one blames him. They grovel appropriately, he has a graceful way to re-enter. Just so good.
I don’t know if he’s had extensive training or if he’s simply a natural, but it’s so impressive.
His composure is spectacular. He never puts himself in a corner. In this case, everything is in EEI’s court. They act like buffoons, he walks away, and no one blames him. They grovel appropriately, he has a graceful way to re-enter. Just so good.
I don’t know if he’s had extensive training or if he’s simply a natural, but it’s so impressive.
This story is getting airtime on national network news tonight. Might say more about the state of network news, but still.
Yep, CBS National News is covering it next break. I'm sure Brady will be asked numerous times tonight at Media Night.
And he will say "I think I made my feelings clear this morning and I don't think there's a need to give comments like that any more attention." repeatedly until they stop asking about it.
Actual footage of Alex Reimer on national tv. His parents must be proud.
Agreed - and further, I think that given EEI's embracing his dramatic brand of radio, it would be pretty hypocritical if Alex sees a serious (as in career altering) punishment on this. EEI does nothing but benefit from this in the short term and it seems as though that's the only game that matters anymore. Now we get to hear Mutt talk ad nauseam about how great the morning show is and how Reimer should have known better....Still rockin' those rum and cokes before hopping behind the wheel, Mutt?
Also, not for nothing, but Brady is putting his daughter out there to further his lifestyle brand. Who cares what some night-time talk show host says about his daughter? It's awful that a host calls Brady's daughter a pissant, yet you can make fun of a trans gender high school athelete? The people slamming Reimer are the same people calling for K&M to win a Peabody award.
Brady just said he is protective of his kids but he would "certainly hate" for Reimer to get fired over this. WEEI senior VP has issued a statement of apology to TB and his daughter on behalf of the station.
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/01/29/tom-brady-weei-interview-daughter-alex-reimer-kirk-callahan/
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2018/01/29/tom-brady-weei-interview-daughter-alex-reimer-kirk-callahan/
Not annoyed... more amused by the hand wringing and panties that seem to be in a twist over this
Especially given how competitive he is. Just an incredibly rare combo...always measured and calm with media but a white hot competitive flame inside.
Hard to think of many comps...maybe Bill Russell?
No way, this is perfect for him. He gets all the drama and programming without any of stress about wondering if he is on the firing line.
Not surprised that Brady came out saying he didn't want Reimer fired.
What are you in middle school?
Ummmm... up your nose with a rubber hose?
Serious answer, I started the thread because other than Brady being a guest on K&C what Reimer said has nothing to do with the show.
So if people are going to be so offended and if it's such a hot topic, then it might has well have it's own thread. Am I wrong?
People aren't offended. For better or for worse, it's a sports story about a Boston-based player that has blown up. So people, including the hosts of the show in this thread's title, are discussing it. So, yes, it's a stupid story in the big picture, but it is a story.
Why is it a story? Does EEI have a vested interest in making it a bigger story than it should be? Is this part of a broader problem in Boston media? These are things that people in this thread are talking about, not whether Tom's kid is a "pissant".
I mean, do you think people here are upset by this? Concerned? Agitated? Do you reserve discussion for topics that offend you?
Why is it a story? Does EEI have a vested interest in making it a bigger story than it should be? Is this part of a broader problem in Boston media? These are things that people in this thread are talking about, not whether Tom's kid is a "pissant".
I mean, do you think people here are upset by this? Concerned? Agitated? Do you reserve discussion for topics that offend you?
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/columnists/jessica_heslam/2018/01/heslam_losing_tom_brady_would_be_biggest_turnover_possible
There’s a quote in here from Stacey James that TB has fulfilled his WEEI obligations for he year and they’ll reevaluate the segment over the summer. They’ll let WEEI twist in the wind a bit.
There’s a quote in here from Stacey James that TB has fulfilled his WEEI obligations for he year and they’ll reevaluate the segment over the summer. They’ll let WEEI twist in the wind a bit.
Deadspin calling out Boston for it's hot take radio culture with a hot take of their own.
https://deadspin.com/boston-is-so-embarrassing-1822545960
https://deadspin.com/boston-is-so-embarrassing-1822545960
The Patriots don't want him to stop going on. They get a lot of money from WEEI and the Brady interview is by far the biggest reason, and they just signed a new deal. Brady refusing to do the interview puts them in an extremely difficult position. He'll be back next season.
Tough to tell from a still picture, but it kinda looks like Kirk is making a serious face, Hardy is wondering what his problem is, and Fred is laughing at (not with) him. All of which fit their personas.
I thought they hated each other.
But, it is a still image so I admit I could be totally off on that.
Right? Like the issue is with Boston and not sports radio in particular and bro culture in general.
Yeah, mea culpa, this is a bigger story than I realized as my wife was asking me about it last night. We're in Pennsylvania and I don't know what she was watching but they played the Brady clip showing how upset he was with Kirk Monday Morning.
It's manufactured bullshit. But the one non-bullshit aspect is a dad (Brady) being pissed that someone called his grade-school kid a name, probably in an effort to jump-start exactly what is going on now. So in addition to the name-calling, they're exploiting Brady and his kid.
Brady was the one who chose to feature his daughter in the documentary in the first place, right? Like, this wasn't a paparazzi with a telephoto lens filming the kid in her backyard. Should that factor into things?
Not really, I don’t think.
This isn’t a crime and it’s not a trial. The men are being evaluated by the content of their thoughts and their expression of them—and nobody is claiming there is any miscommunication.
I find grown men trying to score “guy points” by teeing off on young girls distasteful. I find Tom Brady telling such people that hat makes them jerks agreeable.
The only reason this is a story is because it’s so rare that someone with the gravitas was in a position to and so inclined to push back.
I’m fine with all of this.
"I don't believe in Jesus Christ but I think there's a 68% I am him." - Kirk Shameus Minihane re: Borges
I almost spit out my coffee. What a line.
EDIT" I realize after lurking here for some time that I'm probably, literally the only Kirk fan here. That's cool. Come at me.
I almost spit out my coffee. What a line. EDIT" I realize after lurking here for some time that I'm probably, literally the only Kirk fan here. That's cool. Come at me.
Yikes. I thankfully missed that part. However, a little later, I actually was enjoying Minihane take Tomase to task over his infamous Spygate story in response to Tomase spinning for Borges. He even threw Matt Walsh's name at him! (Haven't heard that in a while.)
Then...after a commercial break....it sounded like Tomase was out of the room and was apparently speaking with management/producers, and Kirk referred to some "edict" that they apparently have to follow in regards to Tomase and that story. Kirk was pissed! (IMO justifiably). And they were
I think I read somewhere from Jerry Thornton about this apparent "edict" at EEI. Why do they protect Tomase of all people so much for this? To his credit, it seems like Tomase doesn't seem to mind talking about it, as uncomfortable as it might be.
My guess is that EEI already pissed off the the Globe and for a long time (maybe still?) Globe Reporters weren't allowed on EEI so maybe they don't want to piss off the Herald too.
Is this in reference to "protecting" Tomase? He writes for WEEI.com, not the Herald.
The only thing that WEEI has done to "piss off" the Herald of late is expose Borges as a fraud.
Comcast and City of Boston Credit Union have pulled advertising.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/02/12/city-boston-credit-union-suspends-advertising-weei/qKtz6vvt2waK8QlBMu4K1H/story.html
https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/02/12/city-boston-credit-union-suspends-advertising-weei/qKtz6vvt2waK8QlBMu4K1H/story.html
Someone's getting shitcanned this week.... and it's likely not Kirk or Callahan.
Mr. Fauria... COME ON DOWN!
Is there anything more fake and pandering than a company playing the "our values" card. What bullshit.
