ATTN SXM Executives & Share Holders - How can you in good faith draft a contract extension to Gregg "Opie" Hughes after today's debacle?

72  2016-09-08 by I-take-beast-shits

There have been signs of regression for quite some time, but today's show was essentially a microcosm of what the OpieRadio brand has evolved to.

OPIERADIO FACTS DEMONSTRATED AFTER TODAY'S SHOW:

  • Poor interview skills

  • No show prep work

  • Unprofessionalism (late cuts to break, no flow, host burping into mic, etc)

  • That majority of the conversations had are lacking basic substance or humor

The only thing this show has going for it are the C-list guests, along with the occasional A-lister. Unfortunately, once those guests are on the air the interviews are egregious and cringe-worthy. Yes, Opie may be trying to do his homework by reading their book, but questions like "Hey I loved page 64 where you said [insert meaningless point]" does absolutely nothing for the listener or guest.

Without these guests appearing this show would be a VERY below average podcast, and these guests aren't even helping as referenced in the honest criticism noted above.

The writing is on the wall SXM, the "Opie" name and "Opieradio" brand is not recognizable, in fact a simple google search reveals nothing but negative news clips.

It's time to move on SXM

61 comments

You seem to have mistaken the collection of cunts in this subreddit for executives and share holders. The only thing we're share holders of is each other's dicks.

I got somebody's dividends on my dress.

Some hold more than others

I thought we weren't going to be bringing that up here

It just popped up

This is the only 'buzz' and 'press' the show gets!

i believe you just entombed this habitual fellator. Please would you deliver us from the this situation, Mr Nagel.

Tss, they call me Mr Celsius, I'm traveling at the speed of sound or somethin

Easy mistake

Maybe we could hold hands instead to give the illusion that other people care about our lives

Yeah, whatever, management knows it's a hang. They're very happy with it. Nice try with the hate, though.

Everyone here should copy paste this and send it to:

[email protected]

VP of investor relations, looks like if you know the name of the person it's just a period between the first and last @ SiriusXM.com

Post any other email addresses you can think of to cc this to

[email protected] for bookings.

Nah, Fake Roland books guests exclusively via Twitter.

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Cumia don't work there no more.

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This comment has been overwritten by this open source script to protect this user's privacy. Gregg Opie Cake Stomp Shock Jock Hughes would rather dox his ex fans than face up to his wife's past with Bam Margera. YOUR MOMS BOX

I'm sure nobody at the company listened.

He'd be on the chopping block if they did

Great post, horrendous user name.

Speaking as though SiriusXM isn't a ponzi scheme that's actually several billion dollars in debt.

I've never wished anything but the best for the Opester. He's just a dumb dad that got lucky and now his lack of talent is extremely exposed. I still have a soft spot in my heart for him (yeah I just said that) and feel very bad for him when this sub constantly attempts to ruin him.

With all of that said- if he's not capable of accepting the truth and doing what's best for the station, himself, loyal employees like Sam and Travis and most of all us the fans, well then I'm afraid that I'm not gonna be able to feel sorry for him anymore. If he's really so ego maniacal, narcissistic, and in denial then he's just not worth caring about anymore. Opie needs to step aside and allow Jim and Sam to do mornings together where they can get themselves a ton of spotlight and money. If he still wants to broadcast and have the channel named after him- that's fine- but he needs to accept the fact that his time has passed and he's second fiddle. It's time he throws any power and influence he has left to his protege and loyal meal ticket and allow them to shine

I hope he stays employed for a long time. Then there's less time for him to be out on the streets stomping on cakes, mocking disabled children or perving on women in the park.

Better than a borderline pedophile

Borderline?

I was being generous

He's at least six years over the border.

There is a zero percent chance that any of those people come here. It would require them to know who opie is.

This post is just reiterating what we've been saying for years, it has changed nothing. It might be heard if it were sent directly to the execs email addresses. But even that will just get blamed on 'troll losers'

This is a company that employed Fez.

This is a good point. Apparently to get fired by them you have to go on a twitter rant on a holiday weekend.

Sadly no more holidays this month, not even Jewish ones.

Opie needs his own show, we have to make this happen. Imagine how funny it wont be. Itll be FANTASTIC.

As long as the car companies keep selling new cars and SXM gets to keep lying (I'm gnawt lwying!) about all of the new subscribers they have every quarter, they don't give a flying fuck who is actually on air. They have NO fucking clue who is listening to what shows. It's all made up. Well, maybe they know a little more now with the app, but back to the original point, they don't fucking care as long as they can keep up the shell game with the stockholders.

Good Afternoon,

I'm James E. Meyer, CEO of SiriusXM Radio. Thank you for your interest in our programming. We here at XM value your opinion and have heard your comments loud and clear. With that being said, in regards to our popular Opie Radio channel, we are VURRY happy with the direction of the show. Thanks for listening.

Sincerely,

James E. Meyer
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
CEO Peckahs

Of course he's a kike.

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Stern has been horrifyingly bad for the last 8 years. If he is staying at the level he is, then there is no way The Opester is going anywhere.

Stern's name/brand is still quite powerful. Howard recently sat at the judging panel of a very popular TV show.

He also draws in A-List celebs that generates great conversation and content on occasion.

Nothing magical has come from the OpieRadio studio since Pete Rose trashed everybody in studio 2 years ago.

Stern is doing great interviews with A list celebrities, or at least that's what people think. It's not even comparable. Opie absolutely has no reason to be on the radio.

Stern does interviews with fellow Jews then asks them in this order how much money they are worth and how big their penis is.

Stern badgers his guests until they announce that they hate their father.

I agree that his show is much better on paper. But I think if they are paying Opie $1-2 mil vs Stern's $100 mil/year he does not need to be even close to Stern in quality to stay. I would be curious to see a solo Stern show.

Yes, Opie may be trying to do his homework by reading their book, but questions like "Hey I loved page 64 where you said [insert meaningless point]" does absolutely nothing for the listener or guest.

Opie did exactly this yesterday during the interview with Matt Pinfield. After Matt wrapped up a story, Opie said, "Tell them about the [whatever]! I don't want to give anything away (he may actually have said "I don't want to blow up your spot"), but I want to prove to you I read the book!"

Why not email this to sxm

I am in fact a SiriusXM stockholder. How can I replace the opster with the morning jam with Jim and Sam?

Too late. It's three weeks to contract time and they definitely have a deal. Opie is way too chipper. He said something today about there being "changes". A deal is done. He's staying.

I'd like to add....Jim Norton and Sam Roberts is potentially the best show the company can offer. Do whatever you want with Opie but keep Norton and Sam. That show is legitimately funny as fuck and you can take the 2 funniest comics in the world that are best friends and they still would not have the on air chemistry that Jimmy and Sam have. The 2 of them are seasoned veterans and their chemistry is 100x better than O&A ever were and even Howard and Robin

The Bonfire is a fine program, and even though Jay and Dan are both much funnier than Sam might be- Mr. Roberts truly is a professional broadcaster. Jimmy is the funniest off the cuff human being in the world and we've all forgotten it because of his current situation. When he's with Sammy, that ugly boy knows how to feed him constantly and Jim knocks it out the park non stop. Horsecock and Sam in the morning is the absolute best way to not only keep the most hardcore fans interested and satisfied but also bring in new fans....not a specific type of fan either- it's not some conservative show, or millennial show- or really aything specific. It's just a pure comedy show and They can talk about any and everything and the loose, fun vibe in the room is appealing to just about everyone and is undeniably funny to all types of people

No its not , Sam is and always has been fucking awful, hes Opies protege , that says it all , its amazing hes being touted as some sort of saviour for the show , hes fucking cancer to the ears.

Also, allow me to add that Opie is a shithead.

This sub has really found new ways to absolutely stink the last few months.

are you here for the chip jokes only?

Tsss wats that

There used to be humor and creativity, now it's just like a buzzfeed article shouted through WoW general chat in 2010.

Really?

Top 10 Reasons /r/opieandanthony Users Are Becoming Holes

You won't believe #7! "Non ironic overuse of the word cuck."

If only the rest of us unfunny schmucks were able to bring the quality, high-hilarity references to buzzfeed articles and how WoW general chat was in 2010.

I didn't make a thread about it, ricrac.

Who the fuck takes this sub seriously enough to complain about a drop in quality.

Fags

I tend to agree but this is a good post...people seem to think he really thought xm executives were going to read this...I doubt it, its just a decent analysis breaking down how Opie is astonishingly bad at what he does, which we can never have enough of.

[email protected] for bookings.

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Cumia don't work there no more.

Borderline?

No its not , Sam is and always has been fucking awful, hes Opies protege , that says it all , its amazing hes being touted as some sort of saviour for the show , hes fucking cancer to the ears.