Gordon R Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I would be interested in knowing if anyone has managed to listen to Vernon Kay for a whole show. I appreciate that anyone who had to follow Ken Bruce might struggle, but Kay is dire. Aside from the meaningless drivel that he spouts between records, his music knowledge is truly appalling. After a mention of the Bee Gees, he couldn't stop himself displaying his extensive "knowledge" - proclaiming the Bee Gees as Maurice, Robin and Andy. As Andy was never a member, it could have irked Barry - the only survivor. Today he described the lead singer of the Power Station as Robert Palmer - a Geordie. This must have come as a shock to inhabitants of Batley, where Robert Palmer was actually born. How did he get the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 I’m with you on this, he is absolutely atrocious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonty Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) Zoe Ball is the reason I started listening to radio 2…… must’ve been the very late 1990’s and my last years in my 20’s, she took over the breakfast show on radio 1 and I had to start looking for a new station to listen to in order to avoid her babble. She’s now the reason why I stopped listening to Radio 2, the minute she started on the R2 breakfast show. Seems like a default that they migrate them over from Radio 1 because they’re no longer ‘down for the kids’ irrespective of whether they are suitable/half decent. Edited September 20, 2023 by Jonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enfieldspares Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Odd I must be for I actually much enjoyed listening to Steve Wright. Radio 2 was pretty much tuned into him from 2pm to 5pm weekday afternoons when i was driving. Nowadays I mostly never listed to Radio 2 during that 2pm to 5pm weekday "slot". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedledee Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Think the pool of candidates these days are pretty poor....very little talent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yates Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 5 hours ago, Jonty said: Zoe Ball is the reason I started listening to radio 2…… must’ve been the very late 1990’s and my last years in my 20’s, she took over the breakfast show on radio 1 and I had to start looking for a new station to listen to in order to avoid her babble. She’s now the reason why I stopped listening to Radio 2, the minute she started on the R2 breakfast show. Seems like a default that they migrate them over from Radio 1 because they’re no longer ‘down for the kids’ irrespective of whether they are suitable/half decent. I'm with you on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 I have tried, but never manage more than 10 minutes! He talks ********, adds nothing to my enjoyment and really should stay silent and play more records. I do still listen to good old Ken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 I don’t listen to R2 so much nowadays and am really struggling to find a station or rather a presenter that I enjoy listening to, ever since Wogan hung up his boots. I enjoyed Steve Wright but the incessant talking over music and fading it out prematurely started to get on my nerves, and I couldn’t stand Chris Evans. Zoe Ball is ok in very small doses, but as soon as Strictly is mentioned or she goes all lovey that’s me done. I quite like Vernon Kay; I think he’s down to Earth and quite amusing, has some good banter with the audience, and that’s what I want. I haven’t listened avidly admittedly and find myself despite the ads’ attracted more and more to classic fm! 😳 Maybe I’m just getting old. I want someone who makes me laugh to present my music, has good craic and is just one of the lads or lasses. Kay is the closest to fit my bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Hello, while at the farm waiting for the pesky rats I use to listen to drive time 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Up untill retiring I had R2 on in my lorry all the time. I think it went downhill when Jimmy Young left and jeremy whine took over. Most of my drivers referred to him as CD time. Since retiring I've found a commercial station with music I like, it let's a couple of records play in full, a bit of inane babble then music again. News every hour but it's only available on digital. Fortunately it plays in my car. I think it's called Magic, I just leave the radio tuned into it. RIP anything BBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 TBH, personally not interested in any of the radio babble, local BBC just as dire. Commercial is just as bad with the ear splitting mindless adverts? Seemingly on most radio a constant rotation of the same talentless erks trying to persuade that competition is interesting? Traffic noise has more variation?🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 The radio is always on in the car or house, and the minute someone bores me I'll flick the station, song I don't like then flick the station, simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu64 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 I used to listen to ken bruce and steve wright-can't stand jeremy vine though. these days I listen to internet radio with no d.j. at all, just constant music and no adverts. classic hits uk, teenage kicks radio or 70s and 80s stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mice! said: The radio is always on in the car or house, and the minute someone bores me I'll flick the station, song I don't like then flick the station, simple. Spotify better bud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave53 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Planet rock. Good music decent dj's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 The radio is never on in my house. If I am alone in the car it is sometimes on Classic FM. ALL “DJ’s” should be made to get a proper job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udderlyoffroad Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 37 minutes ago, stu64 said: these days I listen to internet radio with no d.j. at all, just constant music and no adverts. classic hits uk, teenage kicks radio or 70s and 80s stuff. This - It's 2023, why on earth subject yourself to the inane chatter and 'slebs' plugging their latest project. Podcasts for the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, old man said: Spotify better bud? Spotify is great; it’s what I listen to most of the time, especially in the studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Scully said: Spotify is great; it’s what I listen to most of the time, especially in the studio. 👍😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeydredd Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 11 hours ago, Jonty said: Zoe Ball is the reason I started listening to radio 2…… must’ve been the very late 1990’s and my last years in my 20’s, she took over the breakfast show on radio 1 and I had to start looking for a new station to listen to in order to avoid her babble. She’s now the reason why I stopped listening to Radio 2, the minute she started on the R2 breakfast show. Agreed, she is awful! I don't mind Vernon tbh, but appreciate he will not be everyone's cup of tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Dave53 said: Planet rock. Good music decent dj's. Was hoping someone would mention Planet Rock ,,,, seconded 👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 31 minutes ago, JKD said: Was hoping someone would mention Planet Rock ,,,, seconded 👍😀 Yes, on at work when i am running the shift! I don't have DAB in the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 3 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Yes, on at work when i am running the shift! I don't have DAB in the car. I have it on the radio alarm AM,,,, on the radio in the kitchen,,,, then in the van,,,, then on my site radio,,,, then in my van going home,,,, then back on in my kitchen until I go to bed, then,,,, it's on a one hour snooze until I nod off 😆🤣 Don't go near BBC radio,,,, or anything else for that matter 😁 errrr, except for Folkestone/Dover area where the dab signal isn't great,,,, philistines 😲🙈🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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