How the fuck is Jim so committed and willing to entertain when it comes to his podcast, yet remain so lifeless and unmotivated for his main radio gig which pays him well?
We learned that he shuts down when he doesn't like the circumstances at his work. (DL Hugley interview/ last full year with Opie) "utts-a-matter? baby-boy doesn't wike da bosses and co-workers? aww.."
I had a friend with a diet just like that, literally a couple almonds and quinoa per meal. He also wore Depends out in public, pretty much everywhere he went.
Now that he has control over booking, Jim uses the connections and allure of Sirius to bring in guests he wants to talk to. It's not for our benefit, it's for his and his collection of A-list selfies.
Jim is used to adding to whatever Opie or Ant bring up. Same goes for Artie. He needs an Ant like person to drive the discussion. Sam can't do it because he is also an adder but less likable.
Wrestling was only interesting because Ant will bring up how stupid it is while Jimmy goes "eww" then the boys make fun of Sam's interest in it.
Opie, during all of this, is just repeating Ivan Putski "THE POLISH HAMMER".
I think it's hilarious that Ant is using Opie as his role model and is taking calls during Artie's riffs and making everyone watch and comment on The View like anyone who matters watches it.
He more or less does the podacast on his own time. Unlike the radio show which he has to get up at the buttcrack of dawn to make on time.
I think people here really underestimate how much it sucks to get to a job super early in the morning and Jim seems like one of those people, where if his morning commute sucks or he has to rush, he is wired for stress the rest of the day, stress and gay sex.
And he's been doing it for years, so he should be used to it by now. Plus, its not like he has an exciting social life that keeps him up all hours of the morning. Sweatin' to the Oldies and a dinner of 6 almonds affords you plenty of time to rest.
I started my own company solely because I didn't want to have to wake up early anymore & I work in an occupation that isn't an early morning gig. My job requires me to be creative & use my imagination & I just can't operate properly early in the morning. I think it's genetic because I'm literally 100 times more sharp in the evening or late night than I am anytime before noon.
He got used to not having to do anything for the radio show, other than make the occasional joke, because he had a team of interns/producers/pests bringing him stuff to comment on.
Now that they're gone he's still putting in the same half-arsed effort, just out of habit. The only things that'll change that are getting fired, or a sudden unlikely burst of self-awareness. It doesn't help that Sirius don't collect ratings, so he gets no feedback (unlike RiotCast), and that Sam's copying O&A's work ethic now that he's "arrived". If Sam and Travis went back to doing 3-4 hours a day worth of show prep it'd be a more interesting show, and Jim would have stuff to bounce off - but why bother if they get paid the same to not do it, and there's no effect of the ratings?
You touched on it, but to push the point a little further, Jim doesn't have Opie or Anthony now. Up until now his role was to snipe in funny lines and jokes, not carry the show. He's a comedian, trying to land TV/movie gigs, keeping late hours. He's not a true radio guy.
Sirius XM noticed that old fans still liked Jim and Sam, and that's where their concerns begin and end. There's no channel manager worried about Nielson ratings or thinking what other shows are going.
I love having a job where I'm mostly left alone, but I still get evaluated and checked on twice a year, and as much as I like the job, I probably wouldn't do as well without any supervision. Jim and Sam aren't in any kind of "fight" for ratings or relevancy. Just don't go out of your way to piss off management and you'll be fine.
The Chip Chipperson requires giving a shit. Riotcast downloads are monitored, and Jim is a friend and colleague for Bob Kelly. There's more of an incentive to create more bits and situations for comedy.
I'm not railing against Jimmy here. This whole thing is basic human nature.
I think he's just sick of Sam. I would be too. I have a couple of friends that take the liberal angle on fucking everything, no matter how they have to twist reality. It's infuriating and I spend less and less time with them the more they react to trump tweets.
I listened to an interview with Mike Patton from faith no more. He kept going on about how bored he was in FNM but his smaller bands were more fun. Some people don't realise how lucky they have it.
With Patton, his comment is pretty much true, tho. FNM wanted a rock and roll singer fronting them, but in Mr. Bungle Patton could do literally anything he wanted. I saw him do most of a show on his back, in front of the drum riser, back when we used to see Bungle in the clubs. Patton always said he did FNM to fund Mr. Bungle. And now funds Phantomas and whatever else he's doing. Patton is one of the oddest people I've ever run into, the idea that doing a straight rock show is boring to him? Not shocked, in the least.
I can explain it: I think Chip is a vehicle that makes hm feel liberated. He doesn't have to worry about his image, and it's not the end of the world if a joke bombs. I think it's the only time he feels happy as an artist is when he's in character.
So, he thought about killing himself because his special wasn't good enough. That's Jim. When Chip bombs, he can just do that whiny shit where he blames everyone but himself in-character, and he can bomb and it's part of a the meta joke of Chip being a bad comedian. Yet, at the same time, he can do quick insults and good lines just the same.
Anyway, that's what I think. He's far more comfortable with "Jim" being a private person and "Chipp" being his public outlet. Hell, he can even attack himself in-character so it's probably pretty cathartic for him.
Everything gets repetitive and more boring when you do it daily for years. Side gigs or things you do every now and then tend to seem more exciting or fun so it's normal to get into it more. I love drawing, computer graphics, photography and other stuff, but when I do either of them for 8 hours a day months or year on end they get less interesting.
Chip seems like way more fun to do. It's a character he has complete creative control over, it's a chance for him to flex his improv muscles, the success of Chip probably feels good for him, and how awesome is it to have a character who's shtick is that he sucks? If a joke bombs it's just your character, if the joke is good then you're a good comedian. It's a win-win for Jim.
I could see Jimmy as an artist loving doing Chip way more than his main corporate gig.
He was never and will never be a radio type personality, that honor belongs to shit heads like Sam and Opie zoo crew setup. His own advice show was just miserable, he needs to be actived by other comics or other people to be funny, it's like night and day when Colin, bobby or Ant steps into the studio. It's nothing wrong with that, so for now he's collecting his paycheck and trying to make it through the day. I don't blame him for not giving a care, his long standing show fucking imploded, his comic friends are either dead or caught up in their own thing. I would just let the guy be. He delivers on the podacast so there's that
Jim and Sam need to step it up. Their LA shows have been a fucking snorefest. Bert Kreischer on today AND tomorrow hogging airtime with his unfunny stories? Fuck off!
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1 bonniesretardsister 2017-09-26
He doesn't like Sam's show. And he's happy to work with Anthony.
1 TriangleDimes 2017-09-26
he enjoys the ability to meet celebrities and get autographs, i'm convinced that aside from the check that's all he gets out of it.
1 iHaveOpieTits 2017-09-26
It's more than enjoyment he gets from celebrity interaction, it's his entire sense of self worth.
1 xBrianSmithx 2017-09-26
Maybe he is just trying to get Anthony back at SiriusXM? I don't know.
1 Slippery_Slope_Guy 2017-09-26
There is a reason we called O&J "tits and the paycheck."
1 majin_babidi 2017-09-26
This. He started optimistic with Sam, and probably considers him a friend, but its obvious he'd rather be doing (real) radio with Ant.
1 Daddy_Donuts 2017-09-26
He doesn't enjoy his coworkers at SXM
1 BaggySpandex 2017-09-26
Contracts and guaranteed money.
1 Hamburger212 2017-09-26
We learned that he shuts down when he doesn't like the circumstances at his work. (DL Hugley interview/ last full year with Opie) "utts-a-matter? baby-boy doesn't wike da bosses and co-workers? aww.."
1 SorryFiMAGADog 2017-09-26
Link for the lazy muthahucka?
1 eastriverdriveII 2017-09-26
He's very tired in the morning.
1 Whydontulovemelynsi 2017-09-26
Doubt it. He eats 12 almonds and a carrot every night at 9 PM so he should still be buzzing on that energy high the next morning.
1 Damn_Croissant 2017-09-26
<shake shake shake>
1 grandmacaprio 2017-09-26
You sure eating is what he's doing with those carrots?
1 Xx9mmParabellumxX 2017-09-26
w...wait wait wait.......he's fawkin stickin em where the shit tumbles out!
1 Lyle_D_Chipperson 2017-09-26
He switched to decaf coffee because he can't sleep if he has it after 8 am
1 DickSlit 2017-09-26
I had a friend with a diet just like that, literally a couple almonds and quinoa per meal. He also wore Depends out in public, pretty much everywhere he went.
1 turdstew 2017-09-26
Hey I told you not to post stuff about me online
1 thelittlewizardboy 2017-09-26
Why was he your friend?
1 DickSlit 2017-09-26
He was actually kinda normal at ome point.
1 Zazz_Lacker 2017-09-26
Wait why the depends?
1 Slippery_Slope_Guy 2017-09-26
He forgot to mention his friend had colon cancer.
1 Coridan1984 2017-09-26
Was your friend Troy?
1 ThePittWolf 2017-09-26
Jimmy is a sleepy boy
1 Delicious_Apes 2017-09-26
Yer kidding. Next you'll tell me he announces he has to take a piss every 10 minutes.
1 Single_Action_Army 2017-09-26
desperately
1 TacoTrots 2017-09-26
How fired up would you be if Sam Roberts was your ship steering co-host?
1 Lokque 2017-09-26
Hopefully enough to be cremated.
1 Doc_McCoyXYZ 2017-09-26
That was Sam's best line in the whole Chip live podcast. I think that was the first thing he said, legit made me lol.
"Y'heard what I saiyad."
1 SpurdoBurdo 2017-09-26
Chip gets much better guests
1 AnferneeCumiyayuh 2017-09-26
Riotcast doesn't fuck up his eggs.
1 bonniesretardsister 2017-09-26
Shocking Bobby's company would be good getting food.
1 Three_Finger_Brown 2017-09-26
I was shocked a few weeks back to learn Bobby doesn't allow eating in the studio, no wonder he doesn't do rogan-length podcasts
1 bonniesretardsister 2017-09-26
The owner banned it because a bunch of plates and drinks were left in the room. The guy called Lauren about it and yelled at her until she cried.
1 Broken-Flowers 2017-09-26
"pretended to cry for attention"
1 Single_Action_Army 2017-09-26
Never underestimate a woman's ability to cry on the spot to manipulate - Bill "the negress cuck" Burr
1 frrunkis 2017-09-26
Women are equal
1 LaurenDoingChin-Ups 2017-09-26
The tears took 2 1/2 hours to roll off the chin. You could time a lasagna with that muuuuuggg!
1 Touch_Of_Red 2017-09-26
See, that actually doesn't shock me because Bobby is quite fat.
1 DaBadass79 2017-09-26
They always remember the mustard
1 Sternacthegreat 2017-09-26
1) 1 day a week vs 4 - 5 early mornings.
2) Anthony and real life comedians (who usually are his friends) vs Sam and whoever shows up that day.
3) His own project, which succeeds or fails based on him and him alone vs a show he really just got shoehorned into.
1 TittyMtnhighway 2017-09-26
Plus, he's not being Jim. He's being Chip
1 tw-means-teen-wolf 2017-09-26
PLUS, Chip's Jim character sucks.
1 TittyMtnhighway 2017-09-26
Chippa bellyfeel double-plus-good
1 pjwils 2017-09-26
It's not even one day a week. He records several back-to-back every few weeks.
1 RamonFrunkis 2017-09-26
Now that he has control over booking, Jim uses the connections and allure of Sirius to bring in guests he wants to talk to. It's not for our benefit, it's for his and his collection of A-list selfies.
1 --DC-- 2017-09-26
Probably like the rest of us. We'd rather be doing something we like more, but something else pays better.
1 Belchides 2017-09-26
Jim is used to adding to whatever Opie or Ant bring up. Same goes for Artie. He needs an Ant like person to drive the discussion. Sam can't do it because he is also an adder but less likable.
Wrestling was only interesting because Ant will bring up how stupid it is while Jimmy goes "eww" then the boys make fun of Sam's interest in it.
Opie, during all of this, is just repeating Ivan Putski "THE POLISH HAMMER".
1 ChrisBenoit_Daycare 2017-09-26
Ant would also do hilarious Vince McMahon impressions too. Opie would play with his tits and take calls because he had nothing of value to add.
1 rahtin 2017-09-26
I think it's hilarious that Ant is using Opie as his role model and is taking calls during Artie's riffs and making everyone watch and comment on The View like anyone who matters watches it.
1 ObsessiveMuso 2017-09-26
Is he still a sleepy boy who's not getting his eggs the way he likes them?
1 User_Name13 2017-09-26
He more or less does the podacast on his own time. Unlike the radio show which he has to get up at the buttcrack of dawn to make on time.
I think people here really underestimate how much it sucks to get to a job super early in the morning and Jim seems like one of those people, where if his morning commute sucks or he has to rush, he is wired for stress the rest of the day, stress and gay sex.
1 leedsjr 2017-09-26
I thought they started at 8, and Jim lives in Manhattan?
That's not exactly "the buttcrack of dawn".
1 MasterBetti 2017-09-26
Yea no joke. I gotta do 4am Friday Saturday then 4pm Sunday Monday 12 hour shifts. Jimmy is a fag
1 hoogityboogitiesRIP 2017-09-26
8 for 8 amiright?
1 SorryFiMAGADog 2017-09-26
See you down at the jobsite, Mike.
1 PATRIOTSRADIOSIGNALS 2017-09-26
You're just a regular stiff with your container of coffee.
1 BoardroomBimmy 2017-09-26
And he's been doing it for years, so he should be used to it by now. Plus, its not like he has an exciting social life that keeps him up all hours of the morning. Sweatin' to the Oldies and a dinner of 6 almonds affords you plenty of time to rest.
1 Sicboy69 2017-09-26
I started my own company solely because I didn't want to have to wake up early anymore & I work in an occupation that isn't an early morning gig. My job requires me to be creative & use my imagination & I just can't operate properly early in the morning. I think it's genetic because I'm literally 100 times more sharp in the evening or late night than I am anytime before noon.
1 Jungies 2017-09-26
He got used to not having to do anything for the radio show, other than make the occasional joke, because he had a team of interns/producers/pests bringing him stuff to comment on.
Now that they're gone he's still putting in the same half-arsed effort, just out of habit. The only things that'll change that are getting fired, or a sudden unlikely burst of self-awareness. It doesn't help that Sirius don't collect ratings, so he gets no feedback (unlike RiotCast), and that Sam's copying O&A's work ethic now that he's "arrived". If Sam and Travis went back to doing 3-4 hours a day worth of show prep it'd be a more interesting show, and Jim would have stuff to bounce off - but why bother if they get paid the same to not do it, and there's no effect of the ratings?
1 quasi100 2017-09-26
There were a ton of OandA show where you didn't know jim was even in studio for the first hour and a half.
1 MasterBetti 2017-09-26
So true
1 Opthony 2017-09-26
You touched on it, but to push the point a little further, Jim doesn't have Opie or Anthony now. Up until now his role was to snipe in funny lines and jokes, not carry the show. He's a comedian, trying to land TV/movie gigs, keeping late hours. He's not a true radio guy.
1 deegan258 2017-09-26
Sirius XM noticed that old fans still liked Jim and Sam, and that's where their concerns begin and end. There's no channel manager worried about Nielson ratings or thinking what other shows are going.
I love having a job where I'm mostly left alone, but I still get evaluated and checked on twice a year, and as much as I like the job, I probably wouldn't do as well without any supervision. Jim and Sam aren't in any kind of "fight" for ratings or relevancy. Just don't go out of your way to piss off management and you'll be fine.
The Chip Chipperson requires giving a shit. Riotcast downloads are monitored, and Jim is a friend and colleague for Bob Kelly. There's more of an incentive to create more bits and situations for comedy.
I'm not railing against Jimmy here. This whole thing is basic human nature.
1 uralldiseased 2017-09-26
I think he's just sick of Sam. I would be too. I have a couple of friends that take the liberal angle on fucking everything, no matter how they have to twist reality. It's infuriating and I spend less and less time with them the more they react to trump tweets.
1 RaiderRush2112 2017-09-26
Why would he have him on the podcast then?
1 Three_Finger_Brown 2017-09-26
Last minute cancellation of another guest, Sam has only been on the podacast 2 or 3 times
1 PutMeOver 2017-09-26
'i have a couple of friends' of course you do.
1 puppy_action_team 2017-09-26
I listened to an interview with Mike Patton from faith no more. He kept going on about how bored he was in FNM but his smaller bands were more fun. Some people don't realise how lucky they have it.
1 SkepticSloth 2017-09-26
With Patton, his comment is pretty much true, tho. FNM wanted a rock and roll singer fronting them, but in Mr. Bungle Patton could do literally anything he wanted. I saw him do most of a show on his back, in front of the drum riser, back when we used to see Bungle in the clubs. Patton always said he did FNM to fund Mr. Bungle. And now funds Phantomas and whatever else he's doing. Patton is one of the oddest people I've ever run into, the idea that doing a straight rock show is boring to him? Not shocked, in the least.
1 puppy_action_team 2017-09-26
You ran into him? That's pretty cool
1 tw-means-teen-wolf 2017-09-26
"I don't know man... It's tough, ya know..."
1 Rentington 2017-09-26
I can explain it: I think Chip is a vehicle that makes hm feel liberated. He doesn't have to worry about his image, and it's not the end of the world if a joke bombs. I think it's the only time he feels happy as an artist is when he's in character.
So, he thought about killing himself because his special wasn't good enough. That's Jim. When Chip bombs, he can just do that whiny shit where he blames everyone but himself in-character, and he can bomb and it's part of a the meta joke of Chip being a bad comedian. Yet, at the same time, he can do quick insults and good lines just the same.
Anyway, that's what I think. He's far more comfortable with "Jim" being a private person and "Chipp" being his public outlet. Hell, he can even attack himself in-character so it's probably pretty cathartic for him.
1 Patmcpsu 2017-09-26
tl;dr It’s fun being Chip
1 Djs3634 2017-09-26
Jim needs someone to riff with. Sam isn’t that person.
1 PATRIOTSRADIOSIGNALS 2017-09-26
It's too bad the voice isn't easy to do long-term it he could just be Ted.
1 iSOBigD 2017-09-26
Everything gets repetitive and more boring when you do it daily for years. Side gigs or things you do every now and then tend to seem more exciting or fun so it's normal to get into it more. I love drawing, computer graphics, photography and other stuff, but when I do either of them for 8 hours a day months or year on end they get less interesting.
1 throwawaymanthrows 2017-09-26
Because he doesn't have an interesting enough life to fill 3 hours a day.
1 PATRIOTSRADIOSIGNALS 2017-09-26
Neither do I. It's so relatable.
1 dsmoll43 2017-09-26
Because his cohost stinks?
1 late_50s_why 2017-09-26
He's a worm, once he got the gig he will start acting like a bitch
1 HANNABALLA 2017-09-26
This is simple, Chip is funnier than Jim currently is.
1 MuddahSockCuckah 2017-09-26
Sam Roberts.
1 Captain_Howdyy 2017-09-26
Chip seems like way more fun to do. It's a character he has complete creative control over, it's a chance for him to flex his improv muscles, the success of Chip probably feels good for him, and how awesome is it to have a character who's shtick is that he sucks? If a joke bombs it's just your character, if the joke is good then you're a good comedian. It's a win-win for Jim.
I could see Jimmy as an artist loving doing Chip way more than his main corporate gig.
1 fayekenstein 2017-09-26
Everyone hates their job.
1 nazicumfarts 2017-09-26
Because Sam is basically Opie 2.0, and Jim sees that.
1 kalirizian 2017-09-26
A cO-hOsT oF LoWeR StOcK...
1 Senators86 2017-09-26
It's because he actually gets to interact and work off of other funny people.
1 Senators86 2017-09-26
It's because he actually gets to interact and work off of other funny people, albeit through his retarded character.
1 _enjoy_me_ 2017-09-26
He doesn't like Sam as a co-host and he knows the show suffers.
1 hoogityboogitiesRIP 2017-09-26
when are we going to get the big jim and sam blowup fight?
1 _enjoy_me_ 2017-09-26
It will happen.
1 SorryFiMAGADog 2017-09-26
Isnt the contract done in Oct? I cant see SXM running this shit another year.
1 Eternalforms 2017-09-26
Funny you say that. He was excellent on joey diaz's podcast yesterday.
1 NGJimmy 2017-09-26
Jim was OK but boy oh boy does he take himself seriously.
1 AppleBonfire 2017-09-26
Also he stole 60 big ones from truckers
1 undersight 2017-09-26
It honestly comes down on whether he can get away with it or not. That extends to every aspect of his miserable life too.
1 anodyne01 2017-09-26
For the same reason he lights up when Anthony or comics are in studio.... he hates unfunny, interrupting Sam as a co-host
1 aegrotatio 2017-09-26
You don't need to work hard to keep a contract, fam.
Just don't film the talent Booker on the shitter and you're golden.
1 1Pink1Stink 2017-09-26
I like jim & sam
1 slothlivesmatter 2017-09-26
Self hatred. The only time he's happy is when he is doing one of his alternate personalities. That or he was up edging all night.
1 JeffDenlon 2017-09-26
Because he takes his radio gig for granted
1 Anarox 2017-09-26
He was never and will never be a radio type personality, that honor belongs to shit heads like Sam and Opie zoo crew setup. His own advice show was just miserable, he needs to be actived by other comics or other people to be funny, it's like night and day when Colin, bobby or Ant steps into the studio. It's nothing wrong with that, so for now he's collecting his paycheck and trying to make it through the day. I don't blame him for not giving a care, his long standing show fucking imploded, his comic friends are either dead or caught up in their own thing. I would just let the guy be. He delivers on the podacast so there's that
Tldr: Let tha nigga be homie
1 herpacin 2017-09-26
For the same reason you can write a comprehensive detailed and referenced post here but are unable to write a report at work.
1 kevin121312 2017-09-26
If he did the sirius show with vos, colin, bobby or ant, he'd be happy there too
1 Stablemate 2017-09-26
Jim and Sam need to step it up. Their LA shows have been a fucking snorefest. Bert Kreischer on today AND tomorrow hogging airtime with his unfunny stories? Fuck off!
1 bonniesretardsister 2017-09-26
Shocking Bobby's company would be good getting food.
1 tw-means-teen-wolf 2017-09-26
PLUS, Chip's Jim character sucks.
1 DaBadass79 2017-09-26
They always remember the mustard