The Official LGP Pittsburgh Sport Radio Thread

[Bioshock]

Am I wrong on thinking Starkey was better on ESPN radio then da fan?

He was far better. He has two idiots on either side of him and it makes him lower his game to their level.

You know who is better than the talent on the Fan?

Ken Laird
Chris Mack
Mike Logan

Those three are actually better... and that is flat out amazing.

Edit: I would rather hang out in a bar with Randy Baumann and listen to him talk about New Orleans all night than listen to Vinny and Cook.

[FreeCandy44]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

[profpolisci]

I like TribLive Radio and am glad to add Laird to the mix of people I can listen too. I didn't think that would happen.
Hey Fedko, calm down, there's no need to yell.

[Troy Loney]

Am I wrong on thinking Starkey was better on ESPN radio then da fan?

That's because espn 1250 (w/madden) >>>>>>>>>>>>> the fan. I'm not going to kid myself, as soon as madden left and the drive took over the station sucked.

And there are plenty of reasons why it was better.

- Listening to Matt Williamson talk about football is the only time I ever actually learn things about the game and what's driving the results.
- The Madden and Hamm thursday show was great.
- The weekend afternoon shows, during football season they would have williamson on to talk, during hockey they would have burnside, and during baseball they would have keith law. The fan is littered with obnoxiuos personalities that make no effort to provide depth of coverage. They just want to drive sensationalism down our throats.

[PghSkins]

Tim Benz makes me feel warm and fuzzy in comparison.

Now THAT'S over the line. There's one way this station could get worse, and it's by adding that smarmy d-bag.

[KennyTheKangaroo]

"Thats phenomanel! Play that post back Craigers. Craigers is going to run that back for us because he's Craigers and thats what Craigers does, right Craigers? Craigers is our producer in case you didnt know who Craigers was. Say hi, Craigers!"


Maybe I'll go as Joe Starkey for Halloween

GERBILS!! CRAIGGERS NEEDS A GIRLFRIEND!

[jimjom]

Paul Alexander this morning talking about cool bars that used to be in Oakland followed right up about how the commute on the Parkway East is a terrible commute. Full of fail.

[Troy Loney]

"Thats phenomanel! Play that post back Craigers. Craigers is going to run that back for us because he's Craigers and thats what Craigers does, right Craigers? Craigers is our producer in case you didnt know who Craigers was. Say hi, Craigers!"


Maybe I'll go as Joe Starkey for Halloween

GERBILS!! CRAIGGERS NEEDS A GIRLFRIEND!

Seibel - Yeah...Craggers maybe you should try this online dating everyone talks about.

(no response)

Seibel - Hahaha...Not like I would ever use that, I never had problems getting dates.

(no response)

Seibel - Cause you know, i've dated A LOT of women guys....I mean like I don't have the exact number or anthing, but i've been with lots of girls.

[Pavel Bure]

Chris Mueller is the only really good thing about that station. I don't know what it is but he's just good. The wrestling intro music coming back from every break is a nice touch, he takes his job seriously but not so seriously that he has to be right about everything, he realizes he's the late shift guy and uses that as self deprecation but is tongue in cheek about it. On top of that he actually does know sports. Just an entertaining listen.

[cheesesteakwithegg]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

Speaking of, whatever happened to him? Obviously he got canned at 1250 and was never hired at 93.7. Can't remember if he ever had a stint on Trib Live Radio or not.

I follow him on twitter, and he used to tweet constantly. Then all of a sudden, account is gone and he no longer is there.

[DudeMan2766]

Den you got dish, dat, and and dee udder ting...

[Batman]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

I didn't mind him that much, he knew his hockey rather well.

I bought some shoes at Macys last christmas and he was working in the shoe section. I felt bad for him, he was the of the nicest dudes ive met in the media.

[Sam's Drunk Dog]

Rob Rossi looks like Greg Proops in his twitter picture

[DudeMan2766]

As if I wouldn't have a hard enough time deciding which one I'd rather punch in the face, now they both look alike!

[FreeCandy44]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

I didn't mind him that much, he knew his hockey rather well.

I bought some shoes at Macys last christmas and he was working in the shoe section. I felt bad for him, he was the of the nicest dudes ive met in the media.

Wow that sucks...he def knew his stuff and the dude was funny. Junker Crowe and Mack were great.

[Malkamaniac]

Chris Mueller is the only really good thing about that station. I don't know what it is but he's just good. The wrestling intro music coming back from every break is a nice touch, he takes his job seriously but not so seriously that he has to be right about everything, he realizes he's the late shift guy and uses that as self deprecation but is tongue in cheek about it. On top of that he actually does know sports. Just an entertaining listen.

I absolutely hated his twitter feed.

[Stoosh]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

Speaking of, whatever happened to him? Obviously he got canned at 1250 and was never hired at 93.7. Can't remember if he ever had a stint on Trib Live Radio or not.

I follow him on twitter, and he used to tweet constantly. Then all of a sudden, account is gone and he no longer is there.

I wasn't a big fan of his at first, but he gradually grew on me and I thought he ran a great show over at TribLive. That was right about the time he took to Twitter and also had his blog (which was VERY well written).

From what I understand, he was let go at TribLive and it really blindsided him. I don't think he was fired...I think it was a cost-cutting move. He said via Twitter a few times that he kept trying to get his foot back in the door in radio, but nothing ever materialized.

About a month ago or so, he resurfaced briefly on Twitter and explained that since he and his wife had a baby, he's been working two jobs and basically doesn't tweet or blog much because he doesn't have time. Understandable.

Sucks, because I was really taking a liking to his work.

[JS©]

I miss Chris Mack. Nobody I knew liked him at all.

Speaking of, whatever happened to him? Obviously he got canned at 1250 and was never hired at 93.7. Can't remember if he ever had a stint on Trib Live Radio or not.

I follow him on twitter, and he used to tweet constantly. Then all of a sudden, account is gone and he no longer is there.

His account is still there but he's been quiet.
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[Letang Is The Truth]

Listening to vinnie try to say jhouyls chacin was funny

[SteelCityVoice]

Paul Alexander this morning talking about cool bars that used to be in Oakland followed right up about how the commute on the Parkway East is a terrible commute. Full of fail.

His commute only sucks because he has to do it sober now. Pesky little thing called DUI and all.

[Batman]

Listening to vinnie try to say jhouyls chacin was funny

Listening to Vinnie say "Heart Healthy Pizza" was also funny.

[DudeMan2766]

I REALLY wish Vinnie would stop using the term 'well lubricated' about drunk people and drinking.

[viva la ben]

Did anyone else hear the morning show segment where they talked about the Steelers/Jets with their counterparts on WFAN in NYC? Good stuff :thumb:

[PghSkins]

- When did "Jim Colony Reads an Athlete's Tweet" become "Jim Colony Reads Ricky Gary's Tweet?"

- Why don't they kill this segment?

[KennyTheKangaroo]

based on a quick search of this thread, we have been whining about athletes tweets since september 2010.