Great post. It's weird how Jimmy isn't stepping up to the plate as more of a co-host. He's still just hanging in the third mic role. Seems odd given his interest in being a host (vice). The just seems like the Opie and Guest show withJimNorton
I think he feels bad, like he doesn't want to replace ant, and maybe like he didn't 'earn' it. Mostly, though, I think he wants to be seen to be making it on his own. He said on the JRE that he was sick of being "that guy from o and a, that guy that was on Louie' etc.
But he doesn't want to do it on the show, its like the only reason he's there as host is by chance not through how good he is. Plus it might look like he's betraying ant by profiting off his firing. Personally I think they've all got their eyes on October. The show as it was is over and little Jimmy is feeling all lost. Hope the vice show works out.
One factor, is that he's always on his phone. You can tell even on the old show when he'd just check out for periods of time, and then an in studio photo would show him on his phone.
He's good on other podcasts, although that's more of an interview so he has to respond. He was good on Rogan. I don't know, maybe I'd be relaxed and not care about the show going forward either, it's hard to tell.
He has to up his game if he wants to make it past October. If he doesn't he should keep going as he is.
Honestly, if Opie doesn't want to go to the compound because it isn't in NYC Jim should jump ship and join ant. This isn't working. Opie needs to realise the limits of his talents. He needs ant more than ant needs him.
Wait, the show is bad now? But I saw a LOT of threads saying they were "digging" the Opie and Jim show! Much less focus on politics, much more relaxed...A lot of great humor and jok...oh that's right.
Those are big shoes to fill and Jimmy knows he isn't in the same league as Ant. Not saying Jimmy isn't good but just seriously think about how knowledgeable Ant is about everything, Jimmy doesn't want to be someone who is trying to be Ant or fill his role. He just wants to concentrate on his career.
Fuck man, that was a fun part of the show. I watched enough Seinfeld to get most of them and it was fun to listen and wait till someone got it. Ya just reminded me that I won't hear it again - till October er so.
After you get through the first 15 min of the show which consists of Opie playing music that has some "deep and intellectual" tie-in to the show. You then have 30-40 minutes of listening to Jimmy stammer and verbally stumble through some half-thought out, emotional "take" on some over-done topic that no one really cares about, while Opie just repeatedly chimes in with, "right".
Fucking hell this is bad... I do feel for them. What the hell are they to do?!?! They're going to limp along, poorly, until October. Opie and Jimmy just isn't consistent, good radio. They just aren't.
Yeah, Opie mentioned that they did get a bunch of guests for the first few shows and then really didn't know what to do after that. A major piece is missing from the show which has been going on for 20 year, of course they're going to have problems.
The question is, what does SiriusXM do? Do they cut ties and possibly lose a lot of subscribers, do they try to really undercut Opie and Jimmy since the shows may not be as strong and it's no longer the same "brand"(which we know SiriusXM loves brands).
Ant has a place in NYC proper that they, with time, could move the "compound studio" to. Which makes sense, not because Ant can't be successful on his own, but because they have 20 years of work put into building a brand. That in and of itself is an advantage as opposed to starting over, alone and build something new from the ground up.
At least it would make sense in my opinion... but what do I know, I'm just an "Everyday Joe"... OK, back to the job site or sumtin, tsss.
They could build out a new studio in NYC, broadcast from there which would in effect, be moving the broadcast studio from the Island to the City. They could set up a satellite studio and broadcast from both or just move the hardware from the Compound to the NYC dwelling, which would be a literal moving of the studio.
Ant has covered his royal arse well. He has options, baby!
I am still enjoying the show more than anything else I can possibly listen to while at work. So far every show has been extremely entertaining. It definitely feels a little off but that's cuz they just lost one of the funniest people on earth. With that said, I know for a fact that up until October I will much prefer o&j over lftc all day. You guys keep talking shit about opie but imagine a show with brother joe on every single day for more than 10 mins.
fuck seinfeld that fucking show sucks asshole and he's a shit comic. The popularity of this show is a perfect example of just how shitty the human species is.
do you really think that or do you just think that you're supposed to think that? I usually peg anyone who pulls the "lost faith in humanity" crap as a desperate-to-impress needy little sheepcunt that wants to hoist themselves above most people without working for it by not liking something popular. embrace your mediocrity you negativity as a defense mechanism using faggot.
I really think humanity is a shitty species. Yes, I truly believe that. We are selfish, narcissistic, generally stupid, our bodies are poorly designed, we don't know what we want, I can go on and on but why bother with a tool fuck like yourself.
cutter joke, good one man, you really made me about-face my whole view on the world.
you're a typical toolshed pickin daisies and fartin flowers huh. fag.
Print it out, look at it, read it out loud, re-read it, look at again. Properly. Then think about it. Think about it for a while. And then come back here and explain what exactly went wrong for you that this tragic mess was how you ended up.
Fuck man, that was a fun part of the show. I watched enough Seinfeld to get most of them and it was fun to listen and wait till someone got it. Ya just reminded me that I won't hear it again - till October er so.
do you really think that or do you just think that you're supposed to think that? I usually peg anyone who pulls the "lost faith in humanity" crap as a desperate-to-impress needy little sheepcunt that wants to hoist themselves above most people without working for it by not liking something popular. embrace your mediocrity you negativity as a defense mechanism using faggot.
I really think humanity is a shitty species. Yes, I truly believe that. We are selfish, narcissistic, generally stupid, our bodies are poorly designed, we don't know what we want, I can go on and on but why bother with a tool fuck like yourself.
Print it out, look at it, read it out loud, re-read it, look at again. Properly. Then think about it. Think about it for a while. And then come back here and explain what exactly went wrong for you that this tragic mess was how you ended up.
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28 VanDamme79 2014-07-21
Great post. It's weird how Jimmy isn't stepping up to the plate as more of a co-host. He's still just hanging in the third mic role. Seems odd given his interest in being a host (vice). The just seems like the Opie and Guest show with Jim Norton
10 connor_lingus 2014-07-21
I think he feels bad, like he doesn't want to replace ant, and maybe like he didn't 'earn' it. Mostly, though, I think he wants to be seen to be making it on his own. He said on the JRE that he was sick of being "that guy from o and a, that guy that was on Louie' etc.
15 [deleted] 2014-07-21
Then he should step up! If he doesn't want to be "that guy", make a name for yourself! Don't just chime in with a good one every 10 minutes.
1 connor_lingus 2014-07-21
But he doesn't want to do it on the show, its like the only reason he's there as host is by chance not through how good he is. Plus it might look like he's betraying ant by profiting off his firing. Personally I think they've all got their eyes on October. The show as it was is over and little Jimmy is feeling all lost. Hope the vice show works out.
7 WiretapStudios 2014-07-21
One factor, is that he's always on his phone. You can tell even on the old show when he'd just check out for periods of time, and then an in studio photo would show him on his phone.
2 VanDamme79 2014-07-21
Now that is a reason someone gets fired at any other job than SiriusXM apparently.
2 WiretapStudios 2014-07-21
He's good on other podcasts, although that's more of an interview so he has to respond. He was good on Rogan. I don't know, maybe I'd be relaxed and not care about the show going forward either, it's hard to tell.
1 VanDamme79 2014-07-21
I just think he is has always been a not very focused boi. Which is probably why his career, although successful, is not where he wants it to be.
4 KnickedUp 2014-07-21
I think Jimmy wants to pretend like he is "so over this" to keep his credibility with Ant and co.
4 kimchifart 2014-07-21
He has to up his game if he wants to make it past October. If he doesn't he should keep going as he is.
Honestly, if Opie doesn't want to go to the compound because it isn't in NYC Jim should jump ship and join ant. This isn't working. Opie needs to realise the limits of his talents. He needs ant more than ant needs him.
4 Danielson799 2014-07-21
The only guests going to ants basement are comics plying governors or whores from the local strip club.
-2 breadmoccasin 2014-07-21
Wait, the show is bad now? But I saw a LOT of threads saying they were "digging" the Opie and Jim show! Much less focus on politics, much more relaxed...A lot of great humor and jok...oh that's right.
0 shimrra 2014-07-21
Those are big shoes to fill and Jimmy knows he isn't in the same league as Ant. Not saying Jimmy isn't good but just seriously think about how knowledgeable Ant is about everything, Jimmy doesn't want to be someone who is trying to be Ant or fill his role. He just wants to concentrate on his career.
20 Thelonius16 2014-07-21
Wait a minute... were you making a Seinfeld reference?
13 DipsomaniacDawg 2014-07-21
Seinfeld? Is it? I always look at Travis because he gives it away.
2 th3malcontent 2014-07-21
Fuck man, that was a fun part of the show. I watched enough Seinfeld to get most of them and it was fun to listen and wait till someone got it. Ya just reminded me that I won't hear it again - till October er so.
18 mesobuku 2014-07-21
LOL... So true.
After you get through the first 15 min of the show which consists of Opie playing music that has some "deep and intellectual" tie-in to the show. You then have 30-40 minutes of listening to Jimmy stammer and verbally stumble through some half-thought out, emotional "take" on some over-done topic that no one really cares about, while Opie just repeatedly chimes in with, "right".
Fucking hell this is bad... I do feel for them. What the hell are they to do?!?! They're going to limp along, poorly, until October. Opie and Jimmy just isn't consistent, good radio. They just aren't.
What a shit way to see this show end...
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2 NastyPiggy 2014-07-21
Yeah, Opie mentioned that they did get a bunch of guests for the first few shows and then really didn't know what to do after that. A major piece is missing from the show which has been going on for 20 year, of course they're going to have problems.
The question is, what does SiriusXM do? Do they cut ties and possibly lose a lot of subscribers, do they try to really undercut Opie and Jimmy since the shows may not be as strong and it's no longer the same "brand"(which we know SiriusXM loves brands).
1 GleepGlorpFloopdedoo 2014-07-21
You have to admit, that's at least marginally better than Ecstasy of Gold.
1 mesobuku 2014-07-21
You do have a point... lol
-7 kimchifart 2014-07-21
Opie needs to get over the location issue with the compound and get his ass over there quickly.
5 mesobuku 2014-07-21
Ant has a place in NYC proper that they, with time, could move the "compound studio" to. Which makes sense, not because Ant can't be successful on his own, but because they have 20 years of work put into building a brand. That in and of itself is an advantage as opposed to starting over, alone and build something new from the ground up.
At least it would make sense in my opinion... but what do I know, I'm just an "Everyday Joe"... OK, back to the job site or sumtin, tsss.
-1 BurtWard 2014-07-21
How do you move a fucking studio that is built into his basement?
3 mesobuku 2014-07-21
They could build out a new studio in NYC, broadcast from there which would in effect, be moving the broadcast studio from the Island to the City. They could set up a satellite studio and broadcast from both or just move the hardware from the Compound to the NYC dwelling, which would be a literal moving of the studio.
Ant has covered his royal arse well. He has options, baby!
2 Danielson799 2014-07-21
Two well off men in their mid fifties don't have the need to do this. It won't happen.
2 telemecanique 2014-07-21
huh? all the equipment unplugs and moves, rest of it is a desk and green screen, it really isn't that hard.
11 [deleted] 2014-07-21
holy shit, that's the perfect way to describe what's happening.
8 thatsnotwhatimsaying 2014-07-21
Day 6 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOWtHL6zaIo
7 [deleted] 2014-07-21
That's gold Jerry, gold!
4 MrDurden42 2014-07-21
That's pretty true. Sad but true
3 [deleted] 2014-07-21
The nail. You hit it.
3 Slack_Irritant 2014-07-21
Perfect.
3 kimchifart 2014-07-21
Painfully true. Jimmy was really laughing too hard at some of Opies me me me I I I horsecum.
2 DrLyleChipperson 2014-07-21
There's a Kramer/Ant racism analog to be made here as well.
7 KnickedUp 2014-07-21
I believe most clips on the internet are now digital, but if you want to produce it in analog, have at it!
1 Anarox 2014-07-21
Heeeeeeeess aaaa niggaaaaaa idontknowifontknowidontknow
1 [deleted] 2014-07-21
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1 BRUTAL_ANAL_RAPE8888 2014-07-21
110% this. Perfect
0 EvanLeonard 2014-07-21
Haha
0 maynardsabeast 2014-07-21
I am still enjoying the show more than anything else I can possibly listen to while at work. So far every show has been extremely entertaining. It definitely feels a little off but that's cuz they just lost one of the funniest people on earth. With that said, I know for a fact that up until October I will much prefer o&j over lftc all day. You guys keep talking shit about opie but imagine a show with brother joe on every single day for more than 10 mins.
-6 howboutushutup 2014-07-21
fuck seinfeld that fucking show sucks asshole and he's a shit comic. The popularity of this show is a perfect example of just how shitty the human species is.
3 RealRockTV 2014-07-21
do you really think that or do you just think that you're supposed to think that? I usually peg anyone who pulls the "lost faith in humanity" crap as a desperate-to-impress needy little sheepcunt that wants to hoist themselves above most people without working for it by not liking something popular. embrace your mediocrity you negativity as a defense mechanism using faggot.
1 howboutushutup 2014-07-21
I really think humanity is a shitty species. Yes, I truly believe that. We are selfish, narcissistic, generally stupid, our bodies are poorly designed, we don't know what we want, I can go on and on but why bother with a tool fuck like yourself.
1 RupertRooksby 2014-07-21
You should spend more time cutting and less time posting.
That'd make everyone happier. Spoiled crybaby.
0 howboutushutup 2014-07-21
cutter joke, good one man, you really made me about-face my whole view on the world. you're a typical toolshed pickin daisies and fartin flowers huh. fag.
1 RupertRooksby 2014-07-21
This is your project for tonight:
Click here, http://www.reddit.com/user/howboutushutup
Print it out, look at it, read it out loud, re-read it, look at again. Properly. Then think about it. Think about it for a while. And then come back here and explain what exactly went wrong for you that this tragic mess was how you ended up.
Do not reply until you have completed this task.
0 howboutushutup 2014-07-21
<car crash>
1 RupertRooksby 2014-07-21
Disobedient cunt.
-7 bimpy 2014-07-21
You fickle cunts, they've been doing all right,still that picture is fantastic especially cause Ant is the Seinfeld fan!
1 FaroutIGE 2014-07-21
I downvoted you for your exclamation mark.
-1 KnickedUp 2014-07-21
I downvoted you for excluding one!
1 FaroutIGE 2014-07-21
Fuck!
-6 bimpy 2014-07-21
I upvoted you for being a fantastic human being!!
13 DipsomaniacDawg 2014-07-21
Seinfeld? Is it? I always look at Travis because he gives it away.
2 th3malcontent 2014-07-21
Fuck man, that was a fun part of the show. I watched enough Seinfeld to get most of them and it was fun to listen and wait till someone got it. Ya just reminded me that I won't hear it again - till October er so.
3 RealRockTV 2014-07-21
do you really think that or do you just think that you're supposed to think that? I usually peg anyone who pulls the "lost faith in humanity" crap as a desperate-to-impress needy little sheepcunt that wants to hoist themselves above most people without working for it by not liking something popular. embrace your mediocrity you negativity as a defense mechanism using faggot.
1 howboutushutup 2014-07-21
I really think humanity is a shitty species. Yes, I truly believe that. We are selfish, narcissistic, generally stupid, our bodies are poorly designed, we don't know what we want, I can go on and on but why bother with a tool fuck like yourself.
1 RupertRooksby 2014-07-21
This is your project for tonight:
Click here, http://www.reddit.com/user/howboutushutup
Print it out, look at it, read it out loud, re-read it, look at again. Properly. Then think about it. Think about it for a while. And then come back here and explain what exactly went wrong for you that this tragic mess was how you ended up.
Do not reply until you have completed this task.