That's kind of where I am too. I usually check F&M and if they're bullshitting about the Pats, I'll go to EEI. I think that Jones has calmed down a bit since he made the switch and I like Arcand and Mego. But they're going to have to do something to turn those numbers around. I wonder how much of those numbers are of the old show versus this one?
Agreed, have enjoyed it since the show started. Not perfect, but it's a decent alternative to listening working himself into a frothy rage over some trivial sports take.
This ^ "Fingernails down a chalkboard" best describes his approach to radio imo.
Same here. I actually listen a lot now. I haven’t listened to F&M for years but I like this show and I really like Keefe at nights when he’s on. I usually throw the Twitch feed on when I’m working on a secondary monitor.
The glass is always a 1/4 full to him! It's funny because he is essentially trying to play Lou's spot but with absolutely 0 credibility and 9 times out of 10 with horrible wrong takes.
I don’t even get what Greg Hills demo is supposed to be or who he appeals to? I hated D&C but get why people listened or who their demo is. Hillman is so boring and dull.
I was flipping channels driving back after 10, and heard a blend of Hill, Wiggy, Courtney and Keefe, with that jackass producer that stayed on from D&C. There was some minimal talk about the draft on the show, but they kept talking about the Cs packaging the pick for potentially a pick or trading up in the draft. Meanwhile the draft was on like pick 22, so something didn't jive. Then it got into some random non-sports discussion and I changed it over to the Sportshub who were actually timing their commercial breaks to bring the draft pick live (which didn't happen as planned obviously). I listen to Keefe in order to minimize the WEEI stench from a couple of the other shows, but no bueno last night.
Agree it is the best; by far. I was an avid listener to Gresh and Keefe and after Keefe went to his own show I realized I don't find Gresh entertaining at all. I have no idea what the contract dollars are like for people at WEEI but hopefully even with such a shortened schedule during the summer for Red Sox games, Keefe is doing ok. I find him alone great, with Fitzy and or Hart great as well. But he needs more airtime. I forget the reason behind the whole segment months ago but him and Fitzy were talking about 'Your Greatest Fears' or something and one of Keefes was, "not being able to provide for my family." So I hope he can weather this haphazard paltry schedule for now.
I remember when Rich left 98.5 and he said that the primary reason was that they wouldn't give him benefits like health insurance even though he was full time at night with Adam Jones and they were #1 in the ratings at night. Just a shitty situation as they were a great combo. IMO Gresh is the one guy on either station I can't listen to, he just sucks so bad. Odd how he's managed to get bumped out of numerous stations yet Keefe was shown the door at 10-2.
The whole sports radio scene just seems to suck for the people who work there. If you're kicking ass at a station like TSH, the suits are trying to cut you to the bone in terms of pay, benefits and overall money for your show. If you're at a place that's sucking, like EEI, they're constantly moving you around and firing people.
