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Markonline · 05-19-2013, 06:59 PM

It's very tempting to use the "No, he long ago became what he once ridiculed" otion and not think any further.

In my opinion though, the interviewers of years gone by are a dying breed; in some cases that's not a bad thing.
But overall, I miss the older generation of interviewers who were either skilled at their craft in a serious way, or those with an 'alternative' approach like Stern.
Sadly, it's probably just the now semi-retired old/er generation like me who fully appreciate this - maybe not, I don't know?

But with Stern, he had a certain uniqueness which however hard they try (and some don't like him and never did so forget them), his uniqueness remains,
albeit as he ages so his take/approach alters, but those trying to emulate him, still, in the main, fail to do so.

Overall, you know quality interviewers of most types must now in short supply when networks have to resort to the likes of Piers Morgan ....

GrantMercury · 05-19-2013, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Markonline

It's very tempting to use the "No, he long ago became what he once ridiculed" otion and not think any further.

In my opinion though, the interviewers of years gone by are a dying breed; in some cases that's not a bad thing.
But overall, I miss the older generation of interviewers who were either skilled at their craft in a serious way, or those with an 'alternative' approach like Stern.

I agree. Howard is a fantastic interviewer. I think one reason for that has been his own star power. Celebs WANT to be on the Stern show because he does have a huge audience. So often celeb interviews suck because everything is prearranged, so they're nothing more than commercials for a movie or book. Howard could get away with asking anything because he didn't care if the celeb got pissed or not - he didn't need access to them, they needed access to him.

GrantMercury · 05-19-2013, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Gunn

You have that backwards- Sirius needs Howard, not the other way around.

Agreed.

GrantMercury · 05-19-2013, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bronco67

I could listen to him talk all day... and there's some song parodies that people do about Robin's titties -- I laugh so fucking hard I almost have to pull the car over.

Yeah, the song parodies are great.

Some Guy · 05-19-2013, 10:25 PM

Hey Mutt, you're not the same Mutt that runs the Stern Fan Network, are you? I've been wanting to ask you that for years but never got a chance.

I did Opie and Anthony's show a few years ago with Jim Norton. HHH was on with me and I had a real blast. Opie and Anthony do get a lot of negative feedback but they were nice enough to me and Serena, the nude model who went on with me.

Supz · 05-19-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Some Guy

Hey Mutt, you're not the same Mutt that runs the Stern Fan Network, are you? I've been wanting to ask you that for years but never got a chance.

I did Opie and Anthony's show a few years ago with Jim Norton. HHH was on with me and I had a real blast. Opie and Anthony do get a lot of negative feedback but they were nice enough to me and Serena, the nude model who went on with me.

Jay Mohr doing Tracy Morgan on the Opie and Anthony show is one of the funny things I have ever heard in my life. Jay Mohr is funnier as Tracy Morgan then Tracy is himself.

This is the same skit he did on the show.

O & A are funny but have nothing on Howard as far as intelligence and interview skills, and the level of people he has on his show. Howard also created this genre of radio.

To answer if Howard is relevant or not. The answer is obviously yes. He has the biggest name guests on his show, he is on a mainstream tv show and he makes a boatload of money. If he was not relevant. The people that come on his show would never come on. He has all top A list actors, celebrities and musicians. This week he had ZZ Top perform which was amazing and Rod Stewart. Both music legends. I don't believe these kind of people go on Opie & Anthony but I dont listen to them enough to know.

GrantMercury · 05-20-2013, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Supz

O & A are funny but have nothing on Howard as far as intelligence and interview skills, and the level of people he has on his show.

Agreed. Plus Howard is a lot more likable, IMO.

Mutt · 05-20-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Some Guy

Hey Mutt, you're not the same Mutt that runs the Stern Fan Network, are you? I've been wanting to ask you that for years but never got a chance.

No but I've been asked the question many times. That crowd of Stern fans scare me, it becomes their lives.

GrantMercury · 05-20-2013, 06:35 PM

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Mutt · 05-20-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Supz

Jay Mohr doing Tracy Morgan on the Opie and Anthony show is one of the funny things I have ever heard in my life. Jay Mohr is funnier as Tracy Morgan then Tracy is himself.

Jay Mohr has his own daily radio show on Fox Sports Radio network after years of filling in occassionaly for Jim Rome - at times he can be as funny as any comedian in the business.

i forget why but Howard hates Jay Mohr.

Some Guy · 05-20-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mutt

No but I've been asked the question many times. That crowd of Stern fans scare me, it becomes their lives.

Thank God.

I'll never understand the people who post on the Stern Fan Network. I registered to post there but quickly realized what a shit-show it is and left. It's a massive collection of people just complaining about every little thing Stern does. From his teeth to his hair, they always find something to bitch about. Hell, they even shit all over his wife for no good reason. Those people have no lives. I don't understand the logic of posting on a fan forum just to dump all over the guy you're there for. Fans are such ingrates.

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Yes, Howard is still one of a kind.	15	27.78%
No, he long ago became what he once ridiculed. He sucks.	23	42.59%
He's relevant - but not like he was. Star is fading.	9	16.67%
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05-19-2013, 06:59 PM	#51
Markonline Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Desirable Posts: 65	It's very tempting to use the "No, he long ago became what he once ridiculed" otion and not think any further. In my opinion though, the interviewers of years gone by are a dying breed; in some cases that's not a bad thing. But overall, I miss the older generation of interviewers who were either skilled at their craft in a serious way, or those with an 'alternative' approach like Stern. Sadly, it's probably just the now semi-retired old/er generation like me who fully appreciate this - maybe not, I don't know? But with Stern, he had a certain uniqueness which however hard they try (and some don't like him and never did so forget them), his uniqueness remains, albeit as he ages so his take/approach alters, but those trying to emulate him, still, in the main, fail to do so. Overall, you know quality interviewers of most types must now in short supply when networks have to resort to the likes of Piers Morgan .... Last edited by Markonline; 05-19-2013 at 07:02 PM..

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