I just realized that tomorrow morning will probably be the first Jon Gruden "This Guy" Challenge of the season. Another reason to love the start of the NFL.
RIP Toucher and Rich Show ... It was fun while it lasted
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This AM they came back from a commercial and replayed an entire segment from yesterday, Adolfo interviewing fans in the Gillette parking lot waiting for the Brazil-Portugal friendly. Then they came back from that break and it was McAdam talking about Carp's grand slam last night, so they were obviously live again.
I didn't hear them say "we're replaying this" or anything, they just went right into it. It was on Wednesday in the 8 o'clock hour and today right at 7, I appreciate trying to hit a different part of the audience at a different time, but I was a little surprised they played it off as new material (or at least didn't suggest that it wasn't new). Not complaining about this, but is anyone familiar with this as a practice? Have they done this before?
I didn't hear them say "we're replaying this" or anything, they just went right into it. It was on Wednesday in the 8 o'clock hour and today right at 7, I appreciate trying to hit a different part of the audience at a different time, but I was a little surprised they played it off as new material (or at least didn't suggest that it wasn't new). Not complaining about this, but is anyone familiar with this as a practice? Have they done this before?
When they have done this int he past they usually announce it and replay it so people who missed it live can hear it because it was a good bit.
Shades of Guay this morning was really good. The going from "host to a beat reporter" line almost made me drive off the road.
Shades of Guay this morning was really good. The going from "host to a beat reporter" line almost made me drive off the road.
They do that pretty regularly. Last week or the week before when Fred was out for a day he was suddenly back on the air and its because they were replaying some bit from the day before.SidelineCameras said:
Weei hits new lows.
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They are at the Celtics charity golf tournament today. They have had Ainge, Grande and others on today. I would guess that we'll hear the C's on either the Hub or WBZ-AM.
I heard the Ainge, Gotham and Stevens interviews, quick recap. Gotham talked about general NBA topics and generating fan interest this year, not that compelling. The Stevens interview was very quick and didnt provide much insight into Stevens or his plans unfortunately.
As always the Ainge interview was interesting. Danny projected that Rondo would be back sometime in December, but stressed that he wanted him to be healthy because he 'is a big part of this team now and in the future'. He recapped and confirmed (again?) that he offered Rondo for Chris Paul, he told Rondo about it, and one of the biggest reasons why was late 4th quarter scoring where he felt Paul was much better than Rondo. I found the last 4th quarter scoring piece to be very insightful. Danny claimed that he could never have gotten more for KG and PP, said that in most talks 'he couldnt get a decent 1st round pick for aging veterans', he also thinks KG and PP will be great as the 4th and 5th best players on that team. Danny dispelled rumors that Ray was told he was traded, Danny said that he talked to Ray about possibly being traded but never told him he actually was traded and then the deal fell through. Danny also stated that he is always truthful when there are rumors and players ask him about them, he tells them exactly where things stand. A really great interview
As always the Ainge interview was interesting. Danny projected that Rondo would be back sometime in December, but stressed that he wanted him to be healthy because he 'is a big part of this team now and in the future'. He recapped and confirmed (again?) that he offered Rondo for Chris Paul, he told Rondo about it, and one of the biggest reasons why was late 4th quarter scoring where he felt Paul was much better than Rondo. I found the last 4th quarter scoring piece to be very insightful. Danny claimed that he could never have gotten more for KG and PP, said that in most talks 'he couldnt get a decent 1st round pick for aging veterans', he also thinks KG and PP will be great as the 4th and 5th best players on that team. Danny dispelled rumors that Ray was told he was traded, Danny said that he talked to Ray about possibly being traded but never told him he actually was traded and then the deal fell through. Danny also stated that he is always truthful when there are rumors and players ask him about them, he tells them exactly where things stand. A really great interview
Really? I thought he true way too hard to fit in which was awkward. I think he'll get better over time.
JCizzle said:
I didn't like it either, something was off. He was either trying to hard as Northeastern suggests or really hates Wallach.
Also T + R do have a habit of letting their jokes run into the callers, leaving the callers in an awkward spot when they come on the air in the middle of some running gag. Fred also mentioned something like "I believe we'll be speaking with Mike Salk" or something, getting Grande's name very wrong before he came on. So a lot of things were weird about that call but I think things will smooth out.
Good interview with Rajon Rondo this morning (pre-recorded I believe). T&R can be great interviewers - not-in-your-face, irreverent and funny enough to make the guest feel comfortable, but will still ask tough questions. Rondo came across as a thoughtful, self-aware guy
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/01/rajon-rondo-on-toucher-rich/
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/01/rajon-rondo-on-toucher-rich/
Fred was really proud of the interview this morning leading into it. Rightfully so. Extremely well done.
The 9;30-9:45 segment won't be on their resume reel (quoteth Fred: "This is some sloppy radio") but it was also hilarious and a demonstration of why these guys are so good - they genuinely like each other and can manufacture laughs out of nothing. The topic - no shit - was whether "Shakedown" by Bob Seger was available on ITunes.
@FredToucher: Hooray! @GlobeChadFinn: Sports Hub finishes first, WEEI tied for fifth in summer Arbitron ratings http://t.co/Zbea8p7yjL
T&R have Marchand on at 7 tomorrow, and Iginla at 9. The Iginla one should be really interesting. I bet they ask him about that Pierce jersey hanging in his weight room.
Did Fred really just do that?!!?
They had Rick Pitino on. Fred opens with "You stink. You ruined the Celtics"
end call
Hilarious
They had Rick Pitino on. Fred opens with "You stink. You ruined the Celtics"
end call
Hilarious
Thats fantastic. The audio link is here:steveluck7 said:
http://boston.cbslocal.com/2013/10/03/toucher-rich-hang-up-on-rick-pitino-in-shortest-interview-ever/
I missed the Iginla interview, that audio isn't up yet, was anything good asked?
I'm convinced that Iginla conflated Pierce's and Garnett's careers when he was asked about the PP34 jersey in his home gym, but no one else listening agreed with me.
After that Rick Pitino interview they are my idols. I dont know if there was ever a better radio moment than that
timlinin8th said:
The Iginla interview was ok. They asked about the Pierce jersey in his weight room with the first question. He said he got it two years ago at a golf tournament, and it wasn't a ploy to curry favor with Boston fans. Fred seemed to believe him.
Fred actually said afterwards that he didn't believe him, neither did Wallach. Rich believed the story and asked them if they were calling Iginla a liar to which Fred responded "yes".
Edit: This was all very lighthearted, I don't think Fred believes the story but I also don't think he thinks it is that big of a deal.
Edit: This was all very lighthearted, I don't think Fred believes the story but I also don't think he thinks it is that big of a deal.
I'm pretty sure it was Wallach who had the question plainly put to him about calling Pitino a liar, since he's the one who they had built up as hating coach P.
I wasn't even listening during the Pitino segment this morning so that wasn't what I heard (they were still teasing the PItino interview when I got out of the car to get into work). Immediately after the Iginla interview Rich said something like "you can admit I was right any time you want", which caused Fred and Wallach to both comment that they didn't necessarily believe the story. Rich then said "are you calling him a liar" and both answered "yes".
Dave Portnoy at Barstool goes after T&R here: http://www.barstoolsports.com/boston/super-page/toucher-and-rich-cant-stop-sucking-each-others-dicks-over-hanging-up-on-rick-pitino/
Fred responds and buries Portnoy here: https://twitter.com/FredToucher/status/385807020281962496
Also, Fred clearly responded in comment section of the barstool post as "come-at-me-bro".
This back and forth should be interesting.
Fred responds and buries Portnoy here: https://twitter.com/FredToucher/status/385807020281962496
Also, Fred clearly responded in comment section of the barstool post as "come-at-me-bro".
This back and forth should be interesting.
I heard the interview while getting into work late.
Because I was late, I was in a fucking horrid mood.
I still laughed my fucking ass off.
Because I was late, I was in a fucking horrid mood.
I still laughed my fucking ass off.
Rusty13 said:
Does Portnoy hate T&R? It seems like a dumb thing to write an article about, even for Barstool. The funny thing is that he goes after T&R when it was really Wallach making 90% of the comments.
Between the Pitino thing, and the playing and mocking of Stings new song, this show was a great listen.
You'd think they prank called the Pope. JFC, it's Rick Pitino. He's a mealy-mouthed piece of shit who is awesome at coaching college basketball. His life is good enough that if he gets some mud on his face once every decade or so about his catastrophic Boston tenure, he should be able to wipe it off with a smile, I'd hope. When did we decide that people shouldn't have to be embarrassed for embarrassing things? Dude wrote a book called 'Success is a Choice' and then went out and failed spectacularly. The T&R call, in a just world, would have been like the tenth most humiliating reminder he's gotten of that (this month).
On the other hand, this quickly became one of those 'who can I tune out?' Issues, and they're my fav.
On the other hand, this quickly became one of those 'who can I tune out?' Issues, and they're my fav.
I love this line from the Eisenberg piece in light of the ratings news yesterday. And yes, they wasted an opportunity to hear Pitino give some canned talk and avoid answering questions about his past.
