A home for those who love almost everything about The Ticket (1310 AM, 96.7 FM, Dallas-Fort Worth), and who would like to discuss -- respectfully and fondly -- their thoughts on how (and whether) to eliminate the "almost."
Mrs. Plainsman and I just finished watching the four-part miniseries called "All the Light We Cannot See." Enjoyed it. Especially impressed by Mark Ruffalo's performance. Also Hugh Laurie's.
It's about generations of a family who broadcast inspirational messages over shortwave in WW II France, which has been invaded by Germany. Use of shortwave radios by civilians is illegal and punishable by death. Some of the messages contain coded instructions to the Allies on where to bomb.
The latest person to broadcast is a young blind woman. She is a contemporary of a reluctant Nazi soldier conscripted for his own radio expertise who himself has listened to these messages over the years and found comfort in them. The series shows how they come together through many perils.
Dick Hicks left the right way: He neither lied nor scapegoated nor engaged in ad hominem nor attempted to ground his new position on an unfounded, unwarranted, imaginary spite. Rhyner, Sirois, Balis, and Dobbs, not so much. Small minded, petty, and short sighted is as small minded, petty, and short sighted does.
That's Rhyner and his cohorts' bullsh, 8th grade, M.O. Not DnN, not THL. Another dipstick attempting to foment unfounded speculation. Must be boring in Mom's basement.
Well, Paco, it's with good reason. Of the many, many hard lessons Mr. Sirois has learned from his gambit, none hit home harder than it's best to keep your powder dry and your mouth shut. But don't you worry, our hero will soon make his return. sone knows what they speak of. Weenies are about to be pinched in a most serious fashion.
Don't know about weenies and returns, but my guess is Mike S is laying low in hopes it all goes away and is forgotten in short order. Hoping no one comes around asking probing questions. Specially someone who isn't trying to make a friend. Even more specially, someone who starts to poke around The Narrative and begins to poke holes in it. See, that's what the lot of them are worried about. Because, you see, The Narrative isn't exactly kosher. Anyone who can hold more than 3 related memories in their head at one time could've seen this during the prolonged circle jerk of a beginning. No need to trod over well stomped upon ground. So in honor of Mike S's wishes, we'll let it go off into that good night.
Just for kicks, this is the postgame Narrative: "Hey it's all iHeart's deal. They didn't know what to do with a talk station. They're specialty is music. (Sssshhhh. Don't let anyone know they have #1 talkers across the country.) We weren't given the tools and leadership to succeed. (Sssshhhh. Don't let anyone know that iHeart spent a lot of $$$ up front on ads, billboards, and that we received massive amounts of fawning press both locally and nationally, and that we sold the then "Point Person" on the story that we could run our own shows, PD/police ourselves, and therefore could command larger salaries.)
Watercooler folk say a few small fissures are beginning to appear between The Boys. Get back to me in 9 months. Have a feeling there's gonna be boom in the proctology game. Lotta sore butts out there.
@The Decider May-December romances usually end in tears. The December half of the equation consuming far more tissues than their May counterpart. The cruelty of being left behind, and now with far fewer years to quest, grail like, for an elusive, illusory happiness -- devastated, knowing the Other will drink from many more cups. But yes, the signs are beginning to manifest. When the fast fading youth of self-righteousness and the tenuous, desparate grasp onto relevance of thin-skinnedness converge, there can be but one outcome.
Alas, all Boys must one day reckon with their temporal master. Sein zum Wirklichkeit, so to speak.
I remember the days of Bob's Blog....this midday show co-host that would wake up at 5am to write up dense breakdowns for free because he was that into Sports. Decades later he's now working for Troy, and in that PM drivetime shift. His former midday co-host.....oh he's doing a podcast with a couple guys 20 years his junior. Usually in his above garage 'man-cave'. Sometimes at random peoples more luxurious abodes. Life Moves Pretty Fast....
People aren't rational? I mean we, can from our emotinally distant position, logicallly conclude that there's no reason that any of the Ticket expats should have any brusied feelings or bitterness but it didn't happen to us. I think as observers we look for clear answers and I don't think there is one in this case. I think there's a lot of messy, emotional stuff involved here that we aren't ever going to understand.
Not a single comment about Monty all day. I guess this site is just for the weird pee-drinker guy to get his rocks off by replying to his own posts every day
Well Damn!, you could have jumped on and been the first to actually comment. It's all terribly sad and scary, and I'm sure everyone is really worried for him. (If you don't know he announced he has a new tumor and is awaiting more info on what's next).
Go fuck yourself and your self serving comment. Again, neither Jake nor Dan nor Blake (aka The Boys) will see your handiwork. Just. Stop. You. Fucking. Loser.
When did he announce it? I missed WiP this week and I am a very hit an miss listener to the Sweet Spot. Very sorry to hear this though. I hope they are able to treat it with as little pain and suffering for Monty as possible. Fuck Cancer!
Thanks for the link, peter. Man, I think that I speak for all Confessors, including Plainsman, in saying we're behind Monty 1000%. We love you, Monto. You got this.
Mrs. Plainsman and I just finished watching the four-part miniseries called "All the Light We Cannot See." Enjoyed it. Especially impressed by Mark Ruffalo's performance. Also Hugh Laurie's.
ReplyDeleteIt's about generations of a family who broadcast inspirational messages over shortwave in WW II France, which has been invaded by Germany. Use of shortwave radios by civilians is illegal and punishable by death. Some of the messages contain coded instructions to the Allies on where to bomb.
The latest person to broadcast is a young blind woman. She is a contemporary of a reluctant Nazi soldier conscripted for his own radio expertise who himself has listened to these messages over the years and found comfort in them. The series shows how they come together through many perils.
The shortwave station, frequently mentioned?
13.10, pronounced "thirteen ten."
Yes it was discussed quite a bit
ReplyDeletehttps://www.theunticket.com/friday-fun-dave-and-the-wagyu-the-hardline-11-22-2023/
ReplyDeleteHeres the segment
Missed it -- thanks a lot.
ReplyDeleteShe’s blind? I thought she was gay.
ReplyDeleteIt was great hearing Rich Phillips back on the channel.
ReplyDeleteDick Hicks left the right way: He neither lied nor scapegoated nor engaged in ad hominem nor attempted to ground his new position on an unfounded, unwarranted, imaginary spite. Rhyner, Sirois, Balis, and Dobbs, not so much. Small minded, petty, and short sighted is as small minded, petty, and short sighted does.
ReplyDeletethe good people on reddit are saying that jake is the dude on the stationary bike in this video
ReplyDeleteif it is he certainly is living large around the waist
Lotta FP with that one.
Deletehold onto your butts
ReplyDeleteLet's hear your spiel....
Delete435pm - Nirvana - Lithium.
DeleteOh, brother. Another bulshitter. Does it ever end? WKRP idiot coming hot in 3-2-1.
DeleteNo I won't.
Delete??? Dumbass.
Delete735am - The Offspring - The Kids Aren't Alright
ReplyDeleteThe Musers aren’t the type to play cheeky music-as-hints games. And connecting one song from yesterday morning to one song this morning? Stretch.
ReplyDeleteYesterday afternoon.
DeleteThat's Rhyner and his cohorts' bullsh, 8th grade, M.O. Not DnN, not THL. Another dipstick attempting to foment unfounded speculation. Must be boring in Mom's basement.
DeleteWeenie pincher
DeleteWe commend your bravery. It's not easy to self identify as such in this oppressive age.
DeleteMike Sirois has not tweeted anything in a month. He’s the only former freaker that seems to be laying low. Me thinks he’s taking it very hard.
ReplyDeleteWell, Paco, it's with good reason. Of the many, many hard lessons Mr. Sirois has learned from his gambit, none hit home harder than it's best to keep your powder dry and your mouth shut. But don't you worry, our hero will soon make his return. sone knows what they speak of. Weenies are about to be pinched in a most serious fashion.
DeleteDon't know about weenies and returns, but my guess is Mike S is laying low in hopes it all goes away and is forgotten in short order. Hoping no one comes around asking probing questions. Specially someone who isn't trying to make a friend. Even more specially, someone who starts to poke around The Narrative and begins to poke holes in it. See, that's what the lot of them are worried about. Because, you see, The Narrative isn't exactly kosher. Anyone who can hold more than 3 related memories in their head at one time could've seen this during the prolonged circle jerk of a beginning. No need to trod over well stomped upon ground. So in honor of Mike S's wishes, we'll let it go off into that good night.
DeleteJust for kicks, this is the postgame Narrative: "Hey it's all iHeart's deal. They didn't know what to do with a talk station. They're specialty is music. (Sssshhhh. Don't let anyone know they have #1 talkers across the country.) We weren't given the tools and leadership to succeed. (Sssshhhh. Don't let anyone know that iHeart spent a lot of $$$ up front on ads, billboards, and that we received massive amounts of fawning press both locally and nationally, and that we sold the then "Point Person" on the story that we could run our own shows, PD/police ourselves, and therefore could command larger salaries.)
Watercooler folk say a few small fissures are beginning to appear between The Boys. Get back to me in 9 months. Have a feeling there's gonna be boom in the proctology game. Lotta sore butts out there.
And WHYYYYYY has he never told us what happened to The Fate of Man????
Deletehttps://www.reddit.com/r/thefreak971/comments/163lflr/comment/jyaxh1c/
DeleteWhat a poor, tortured, delusional soul. Almost as pathetic as one who pays two podcasters , hahaha EDGY!, $690 to do a "remote" at their home.
DeleteAnd you're pinching your weenie (er...*smiling*) when you say that
DeleteAt this juncture, I'd say it's more like pinching a loaf than anything else.
Delete@The Decider
DeleteMay-December romances usually end in tears. The December half of the equation consuming far more tissues than their May counterpart. The cruelty of being left behind, and now with far fewer years to quest, grail like, for an elusive, illusory happiness -- devastated, knowing the Other will drink from many more cups. But yes, the signs are beginning to manifest. When the fast fading youth of self-righteousness and the tenuous, desparate grasp onto relevance of thin-skinnedness converge, there can be but one outcome.
Alas, all Boys must one day reckon with their temporal master. Sein zum Wirklichkeit, so to speak.
Y'all have a good'un.
That might be ender of all enders.
Deletedeath, diarrhea, and middle age: the great equalizers.
Deletethank you for the thread Pavo
Deleteevery time i see rhyner i want to scream “dude your sacks hanging out!” maybe double exclamation point
Eh. B- stuff here, cochise.Let's do better next time. You got this.
DeleteI remember the days of Bob's Blog....this midday show co-host that would wake up at 5am to write up dense breakdowns for free because he was that into Sports. Decades later he's now working for Troy, and in that PM drivetime shift. His former midday co-host.....oh he's doing a podcast with a couple guys 20 years his junior. Usually in his above garage 'man-cave'. Sometimes at random peoples more luxurious abodes.
ReplyDeleteLife Moves Pretty Fast....
Bob does not work for Troy
DeleteThe reason I never understood the “Dan is butthurt about Bob getting a promotion” mindset. Bob put in the work and got the promotion.
ReplyDeletePeople aren't rational? I mean we, can from our emotinally distant position, logicallly conclude that there's no reason that any of the Ticket expats should have any brusied feelings or bitterness but it didn't happen to us. I think as observers we look for clear answers and I don't think there is one in this case. I think there's a lot of messy, emotional stuff involved here that we aren't ever going to understand.
DeleteNot a single comment about Monty all day. I guess this site is just for the weird pee-drinker guy to get his rocks off by replying to his own posts every day
ReplyDeleteWell Damn!, you could have jumped on and been the first to actually comment. It's all terribly sad and scary, and I'm sure everyone is really worried for him. (If you don't know he announced he has a new tumor and is awaiting more info on what's next).
DeleteGo fuck yourself and your self serving comment. Again, neither Jake nor Dan nor Blake (aka The Boys) will see your handiwork. Just. Stop. You. Fucking. Loser.
DeleteWhen did he announce it? I missed WiP this week and I am a very hit an miss listener to the Sweet Spot. Very sorry to hear this though. I hope they are able to treat it with as little pain and suffering for Monty as possible. Fuck Cancer!
Deletehere's the link to his wekeend announcement on WIP: https://omny.fm/shows/sportsradio-1310-and-96-7-fm-the-ticket/work-in-progress-montys-announcement
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link, peter. Man, I think that I speak for all Confessors, including Plainsman, in saying we're behind Monty 1000%. We love you, Monto. You got this.
DeleteWhaaaat’s happening?
DeleteNot much, scro. How 'bout choo?
DeleteNew post w/ multiple AI ginger caregivers.
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