Can We PLEASE Replace Mike Taylor Already?

[arodz]

You know, I gave the guy a chance when he got here, even though I know he was a Mavs suckass fan. Because Eric Gray was too and I enjoyed him. But I am thoroughly fed up with his non-existent Spurs talk. THIS IS SAN ANTONIO. He starts his shows with Cowboys or Longhorns talk. Throw in some of his shitty non-funny bits, followed by more Cowboys talk. Toss in a call or two (and only gives them about 10 seconds before cutting them off by saying “No thanks Man”), followed by more Cowboys talk. Then the only funny part of the show is when his fat ass sidekick, decides to read some texts from listeners (who are ten times funnier than they are). Then capped off with more Cowboys talk.

Yes, this city loves the Cowboys, but were are a Spurs first city….PERIOD!! The day after a Spurs game, I’m ready for some Spurs talk and this asshole gives us his take on what Jerry said today. I know the people from Clear Channel who hired him, sold him on the idea that it’s a huge Cowboys market and he could talk Cowboys endlessly. But his obvious hatred of the Spurs is clear to anyone who pays attention. And I’m fed up with it. It’s bad enough this jackass has to host Game Night React; which is another thing that pisses me off. I listened to React after the Bucks loss…it was only 15 minutes and no callers. WTF!?!?! For God’s Sake, the city with the 4 time NBA Champions deserves better that it’s getting from it’s sports radio stations.

Can’t they just admit they made a mistake bringing him here? It’s so sad when I’d rather hear Andy Everett for my Spurs talk.

[honestfool84]

what?

[AlamoSpursFan]

For God’s Sake, the city with the 4 time NBA Champions deserves better that it’s getting from it’s sports radio stations.


Speaking in my official capacity as the self-appointed President For Life of the Dawn Murphy Fan Club, I'd have to agree wholeheartedly with the above statement.

:hat

[stxspurs]

i hate him and jim bob...they are not funny...they fired the others cuz of the iverson thing right...these guys are much more offensive and thier obsessive use of the word "d-bag" , "puro" and "holmes" is down right dumb i couldnt sound more ignorant.....i rather listen to 1250am....i gave him and chance and i end up changing.

[SenorSpur]

I listen to them online and I think they're blowhards. I give Taylor credit for utilizing his Dallas contacts in order to "beef up" his show, but he and his bits have become annoying. I also don't like his abbreviated version of Spurstalk. I thought it was just me and perhaps I wasn't giving him a chance because he's from Dallas. So I'm a bit surprised that others have found him annoying too.

[AlamoSpursFan]

i rather listen to 1250am....i gave him and chance and i end up changing.

Better listen while you can...

:lol

[mrspurs]

Never heard of any of them.

[MoSpur]

It amazes me that the dude is still on the air, but its those same people that keep listening and calling his show that keep him on the air. They obviously like to talk about the Cowboys more than anything and Mike Taylor caters to them. I think he is more annoying than anything. The guy tries to come off as hard and like a know it all.

[PeterBurns]

If you get a chance, give us a shot in the morning. We are pretty Spurs heavy. Obviously, ever host has different strong points. As many people complain at Taylor for going heavy on Cowboys, you should see the amount of emails and texts from the people that love the amount of Cowboys talk.

If you look at the local sports guys in SA, each have a stronger background in a certain sport.

Mike Taylor - Cowboys/Guy Talk
Coach A - High School/College Football X & O's
Duel - Cowboys/Spurs
Minnix - High School/Cowboys
Andy Everett - Spurs / WNBA.....lol
Me.....College Football...Cougars.

Again, take a listen to our show in the mornings, we're pretty Spurs driven.

[SenorSpur]

Anybody see the recent post-game press conference, immediately following TP's injury? This was the one where Taylor asked Pop if he planned on giving the offense over to George Hill. Pop looked at him, rolled his eyes and then asked if anyone had any real questions. Too funny.

[Budkin]

Agreed, the guy is a fucking joke.

[MoSpur]

Anybody see the recent post-game press conference, immediately following TP's injury? This was the one where Taylor asked Pop if he planned on giving the offense over to George Hill. Pop looked at him, rolled his eyes and then asked if anyone had any real questions. Too funny.


I wish I would have. That would have been great.

I have to agree with Peter. The morning show is good when it comes to the Spurs and Cowboys. They mix in college football as well. Its a good mix and show overall so far.

[Kahn Souphanousinphone]

Oh crap I thought this was going to be about that stupid Redneck Booby Jimmy is going to be his own man and stop being that other stupid redneck Mikey Traylor’s YES MAN.

I swear if that Redneck Traylor says something before he finishes his sentence Booby Jimmy is agreeing with him like a lap dog. I keep waiting for his next words to be “you complete me”.


Geez get a room you two inbreeding rednecks.

[jag]

what?

haha exactly

[arodz]

If you get a chance, give us a shot in the morning. We are pretty Spurs heavy. Obviously, ever host has different strong points. As many people complain at Taylor for going heavy on Cowboys, you should see the amount of emails and texts from the people that love the amount of Cowboys talk.


Point taken Pretty Boy. But what happens when Cowboys season is over. He'll spend a month whining about why they lost and try to avoid as much Spurs talk as possible. God Damnit, that's not how it's suppose to be. Maybe those dumbasses at Clear Channel should take some advice: STOP HIRING GUYS FROM DALLAS!!!!

And by the way, I do listen to the Morning show. Well, as much as I can. It kinda conflicts with the Lisle and Hahn show, of which I am a devout listener.

[stxspurs]

i listen from 730 to 400....everett and burns took an hour of dan patrick!!! but if its gonna give me my spurs talk im down for it. i got tired of rome and listen to coach A. i rather listen to cowboy talk cuz they sound more intelligent than taylor cowboy talk.....taylor is pathetic and the fools that feed into him buy calling him and acting like dumbasses too is what keeps it going....he is a puro dbag holmes!!!!

[z0sa]

Lisle and Hahn were funny about 6 years ago.

[Anti.Hero]

Can't even post this on normal name. Pussy.

[dbestpro]

Agreed. He talks more about the Cowboys water boy that the Spurs. It would
benefit the San Antonio sports community greatly if he would take his act
down the road with Jim Bob. I do have it from an inside source that Jim Bob
is actually a puppet and Taylor has is hand well you know where.

[PeterBurns]

i listen from 730 to 400....everett and burns took an hour of dan patrick!!! but if its gonna give me my spurs talk im down for it.

Here's your wish......the great Kori Ellis of SpursTalk.com on the show...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7IL98IWKLo

[coz]

you know, I lurk more than anything, but this topic requires a post:

This is the WORST damn show I've ever heard. I listen to ticket all the time, but when this show is one, I honestly just turn the radio off. I'll listen to hippos humping before listening to this show on most days. Hopefully someone at ticket 760 will read this:

My Complaints:

1. Too juvenile. I mean honestly, those are the best jokes, porn star friday? "I'd hit that"? These dudes are just honestly not funny, not creative, and boring.

2. Cowboys. We don't live in Dallas, this is San Antonio. I think the Cowboys must be paying 760 to shove these shows down our throat. I'll listen to cowboys talk, even though I'm not a cowboys fan, because at least they KNOW something. The Taylor and Jim dudes are just fanboys. Very annoying....

3. Lack of any Spurs knowledge. Not a person on that show has a clue about the Spurs. Unbelievable that they have jobs in San Antonio.

4. Personalities. Both of these guys are completely uninteresting, yet they think we want to hear their constant banter with each other. Maybe this one is unfair, but these guys seriously irritate me.

anyway, if anyone from ticket reads this, replace those three hours with polka from 1965 and you'll draw better ratings.

[coz]

"i rather listen to 1250am"

I honestly didn't even know I had a choice for sports talk. Thank God. I like 760 all the way up until 2pm, then I'll give the other station a shot.

[SenorSpur]

you know, I lurk more than anything, but this topic requires a post:

This is the WORST damn show I've ever heard. I listen to ticket all the time, but when this show is one, I honestly just turn the radio off. I'll listen to hippos humping before listening to this show on most days. Hopefully someone at ticket 760 will read this:

My Complaints:

1. Too juvenile. I mean honestly, those are the best jokes, porn star friday? "I'd hit that"? These dudes are just honestly not funny, not creative, and boring.

2. Cowboys. We don't live in Dallas, this is San Antonio. I think the Cowboys must be paying 760 to shove these shows down our throat. I'll listen to cowboys talk, even though I'm not a cowboys fan, because at least they KNOW something. The Taylor and Jim dudes are just fanboys. Very annoying....

3. Lack of any Spurs knowledge. Not a person on that show has a clue about the Spurs. Unbelievable that they have jobs in San Antonio.

4. Personalities. Both of these guys are completely uninteresting, yet they think we want to hear their constant banter with each other. Maybe this one is unfair, but these guys seriously irritate me.

anyway, if anyone from ticket reads this, replace those three hours with polka from 1965 and you'll draw better ratings.

Wow! Again, I thought it was just me. I have some familiarity with Taylor, as he hosted Gamenight on our local ESPN Dallas affiliate (103.3 FM). He's from Fort Worth, so it was natural that he was the biggest Mav and Cowboys homer. He'll even tell you that. That's why I wondered how that would translate when he took the job in S.A.

I was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt, at first. However, he's failed to impress. His show is nothing more than the usual cess-pool of juvenile schtick, Cowboys talk, guy talk, with some Spurs thrown in. To make matters worse, he's now hosting Game Night React on WOAI. From what I can tell, he goes to games, goes to post-game press conferences, goes to practice from time-to-time.

I guess what bothers me about him, is I find him more style than substance. I'm not really interested in his off-handed, half-baked opinions, his on-air pranks or his country-fried lingo. I guess I was expecting to get more factual, focused, Spurs coverage than we're getting from this crew. I'd be curious as to how they're doing in the ratings war.

[coz]

"I guess what bothers me about him, is I find him more style than substance. I'm not really interested in his off-handed, half-baked opinions, his on-air pranks or his country-fried lingo. I guess I was expecting to get more factual, focused, Spurs coverage than we're getting from this crew. I'd be curious as to how they're doing in the ratings war."

I could not have said that any better myself. In fact, I didn't. This paragraph sums up my feelings perfectly.

On a positive note, I do like the "Sports Grind" that comes on @ 6pm for my drive home.

[chreph]

Maybe I'm in the minority, but I like the show. Obviously, there are some middle-school antics but that seems to be standard protocol for afternoon drive sports talk here. I think they do a pretty good job covering the Spurs but people have to take situations into consideration. We're talking about games 1-7 in an 82 game season when you can't really judge the team yet because they have not been healthy versus the meat of a critical 16 game season. Talking heavy NBA right now is like talking baseball during the NBA playoffs. I noticed most of the people who complain are either cowboy haters or non-cowboy fans who despise the cowboys (yet claim not to be haters). :whine

[davi78239]

Couldn't agree with this thread more. Shit, I thought people actually liked the Cowboys that much in this town to love this guy and his show so I'm glad that others are annoyed as much as I am with all the Cowboys talk. This is San Antonio and not Dallas. God, what would this guy do if we ever got our own NFL team? Then he gets into his "Maxim" like talk shit which is okay for the guy thing but even that after a while gets annoying too. I think someone actually called last week and complained about all the Cowboys talk and he got all pissed off and said that if you don't like it to change the station. Yea, he took it pretty personal.

[SenorSpur]

Yeah, he's kind of a hot-head. He got himself into some trouble when he was working here in Dallas, because of his occasional hot-headedness. The guy knows his sports, and he's got great contacts, as a result of his time here in Dallas. However I do believe he needs to brush up a bit more on Spurs information. Simply because the issues going on with the Spurs right now cut deeper with the local fan base, than do the Cowboys issues.

[Lackluster]

On a positive note, I do like the "Sports Grind" that comes on @ 6pm for my drive home.

quality show, prefer it to STSA

[MoSpur]

The guys on the Sports Grind are very good. I like that show and don't see why they don't get more time.

[stxspurs]

im always up for a smart take in sports whenever kori is on.....but i hate to say it but i actually rather have pasacrita and ......uh cant remember the other guys name right now...he was a big spur homer but that was good..he would think the same things the fans would and go off that...i liked it.....Taylor sucks monkey sack!

[Obstructed_View]

Wasn't Taylor the one who referred to Pop as moonface when he was up here?

[dmac]

I didn't know we had him!!

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mike_taylor/index.html

[hater]

a mavfan in san antonio radio?????

wow that is beyond pathetic

[arodz]

I think they do a pretty good job covering the Spurs but people have to take situations into consideration. We're talking about games 1-7 in an 82 game season when you can't really judge the team yet because they have not been healthy versus the meat of a critical 16 game season. Talking heavy NBA right now is like talking baseball during the NBA playoffs.


Again, THIS IS SAN ANTONIO. The Spurs are our ONLY team. It's not about judging a season this early, it's about getting the fans takes on what's happening with the team. And right now, we as fans need to vent more than ever. And there's NO sports radio in town to do it in. And by the way, Taylor talked endless Cowboys during training camp. So it doesn't matter how early in the season it is. It's that kind of apathy that some Spurs fans are critized for these days cause they don't give a shit anymore.

[MoSpur]

The guy proved in his first year that its never a bad time to talk Cowboys. I listened to his show on and off for like his first year and when it was in Feb, March, and April, there was no shortage of Cowboys talk.

[mouse]

The guys on the Sports Grind are very good. I like that show and don't see why they don't get more time.


So where the Thompson bros but after they got a legitimate show it went to their heads and they lost touch with the fans that got them there. Sometimes success is bad for the listener.

If you Google Mike Taylor you will see many who were happy in Dallas to see him go. I wanted to support Mike Taylor at first I was so excited to get something fresh and different, for some reason the Wally Vex Show was all over the place. Like no one was at the wheel. They sounded like a bunch of caffeine induced teens inside a bus on MTV's NEXT reality show.

After Mike Taylor was on the air for about 15 Minutes he said he was a Spurs fan. I think his famous quote was.."hey I do what I gotzs to do to pay my bills"

That's when he lost me as a listener. The man had no sac to just admit he is a Maverick fan and maybe with time he can change but he sold out on day one. Add to the fact his lap dog Jim Bob (the producer) had his head so far up Mike's ass he had to yawn so he could see his laptop.

Their is ass kissing and then there's a place in the Salad tossing department even Eb McMahon on the tonight show wouldn't go. And he is the king of co-host ass kissers.

But people do what they have to do to get that check each week so more power to them.

It's sad hours after Andrew Ashwood's death the Ticket spends the first hour talking about hot babes and reminding the listeners "this is porn star Friday!"

Trust me you will know when San Antonio has a decent radio show because i will be a regular caller.

[coz]

Funny about the cowboys quote.

Yes it does seem that most on this thread don't like the cowboys, and i'll give that to you. i do listen to the show on right before called "talking cowboys". i listen to that show basically every day, and i'm not a cowboys fan.

living in san antonio, you get used to cowboys talk. i don't think that argument holds much weight at all.

i do think ticket 760 has taken cowboys talk to a new level. i mean, i see season ticket commercials on local tv. am i seriously supposed to drive 5 1/2 hours for a football game every sunday? i don't think it is too far fetched to assume the new format was bought and paid for by your dallas cowboys.

my complaint about this show in particular doesn't really have anything to do with the cowboys. i would listen if the guy was a professional, but the show just seems, for lack of a better phrase: childish, amatuer, and poorly conceived.

[utsaguy1999]

I couldn't agree more with this thread. What upsets me most about the Ticket, is as San Antonio's token Texans fan, they stopped airing the games!

[Trainwreck2100]

I couldn't agree more with this thread. What upsets me most about the Ticket, is as San Antonio's token Texans fan, they stopped airing the games!

Not to mention the Texans don't get any discussion time on the Ticket's drive time show

[arodz]

I agree with the juvenile comments about Mike. Whenever he says things like 'Gangstaaaaa' or 'Holmes' or 'Purrrro' or ANYTIME he says Dbag, I wanna reach through the radio and choke the shit out of him. That North Texas accent of his combined with his patronizing, pathetic attempt at a Spanish accent if soooo vile.

[Oh, Gee!!]

The day after a Spurs game, I’m ready for some Spurs talk

I listened to React after the Bucks loss…it was only 15 minutes and no callers.

You must be a glutton for punishment. You want more talk after they play like ass for 48 minutes?

[dbestpro]

Amazing the comments in this thread are running about 40-1 against this guy. They can make up all the crap stats they want but this guy needs to get a clue. This ain't Dallas. This is San Antonio. To say this city belongs to Dallas just pisses people off even if they are Cowboy fans.

[Anti.Hero]

The guys on the Sports Grind are very good. I like that show and don't see why they don't get more time.

Agreed

[Obstructed_View]

That North Texas accent of his

:lol WTF is a "North Texas" accent?

[mouse]

:lol WTF is a "North Texas" accent?


It's when you sound like a mix of Jerry Jones and Hank Hill

[Obstructed_View]

It's when you sound like a mix of Jerry Jones and Hank Hill

:lol That would explain it. Jerry Jones is from Arkansas and Mike Judge is from Albuquerque.

[PURO SAN ANTO 210!]

Yah Fuck Taylor He N That Sorry Ass Jim Bob! Most Stupid Ass Fool I've Ever Heard. Yah N He Starts Talkin Spurs Then Again He Go's Back To Cowboy Talk. Fuck That This Is San Anto N I Wanna Hear Sum Spurs Talk! Fuck Dallas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mouse]

Wasn't Taylor the one who referred to Pop as moonface when he was up here?

He said many things about Pop and the Spurs he had many nick names he would use. I remember a few of his buddies called the show to welcome him to San Antonio and one of them said hey Mike why don't you tell the folks in San Antonio what you used to call Pop? And then you could hear like the dudes mic was turned off and Mike said hey are you guys going to behave I just got this job or something like that but you could tell Mike did not want the San Antonio listeners to know how he really felt about San Antonio.


Another man who was on the phone from Dallas called mike out for selling out his team so fast. I think I might have the show on a HD somewhere.
I wanted to record the show to see if maybe Tpark of Kori would call in but they didn't.

[Obstructed_View]

He said many things about Pop and the Spurs he had many nick names he would use. I remember a few of his buddies called the show to welcome him to San Antonio and one of them said hey Mike why don't you tell the folks in San Antonio what you used to call Pop? And then you could hear like the dudes mic was turned off and Mike said hey are you guys going to behave I just got this job or something like that but you could tell Mike did not want the San Antonio listeners to know how he really felt about San Antonio.

He and Jenn Engel used to say nasty shit about the Spurs players, Pop, the city of San Antonio, you name it. I used to keep the radio on all day after the Spurs beat the Mavs just to enjoy their misery. People down there should know what this idiot was like.

[mouse]

The guys on the Sports Grind are very good. I like that show and don't see why they don't get more time.

Those guys pay to be on the air they are not affiliated with the Ticket employees, from what I was told they pay there radio bill buy the ads they sell during their show. That is what my ex Boss Stan Singleton said. He used to be a regular on the Tony Bruno show.

The sports Grind fellas would call him almost everyday. They would tell Stan how the other folks from the Ticket treated them like the enemy because of their popularity with the listeners.

At one time Don Harris and Walter would call the Thompson Brothers idiots and so on. Don Harris and Walter did not like people comparing the Thompson's show to theirs. I recorded a show where someone from the Ticket said something negative to the Thompson Brothers and Roland a loyal caller to the show bought the tape from me for 20.00 dollars.

I am not sure what they did with the tape but a few weeks later the ticket was getting a face lift and the T-brothers was getting more air time.

[stxspurs]

dumbass ppl who call in and argree with him and use the same lingo keep him on....i thought i was the only one...i had a talk with my uncle and he likes him...we had it out about out all this shit......its pathetic

[mouse]

He and Jenn Engel used to say nasty shit about the Spurs players, Pop, the city of San Antonio, you name it. I used to keep the radio on all day after the Spurs beat the Mavs just to enjoy their misery. People down there should know what this idiot was like.

If Mike Taylor would have just came clean and said he said many things but that was then and this is now? I could maybe respect the vato but he acts like he has been a Spurs fan since 1974 and a die hard Vato loco Mexican from the south side.


I would love for him to get a Job in Phoenix... I can only imagine what would come out of his pie hole next.

[mouse]

dumbass ppl who call in and argree with him and use the same lingo keep him on....i thought i was the only one...i had a talk with my uncle and he likes him...we had it out about out all this shit......its pathetic


Your uncle is into anything that is not what was on the show before. Some people are so happy the ticket changed the people who were on before that they would even welcome Rosie O'Donnell as a host.


Let me find the HD that has his first show. Then your uncle can see how he went from a white man from Dallas to a brown Mexican from San Antonio in less that an hour.

It would be like Tpark at a Lakers game with his girlfriend and ESPN went and asked him how long has he been a Laker fan and Tpark goes on a long rant about how he has been a Laker fan since he was 11 years old......and yet we all knew he is a Spurs fan how would we feel about him?


Well Mike fucked up by not saying "yes I am A Maverick fan but it's up to you San Antonio to help me see the light"

And maybe after a few months he can act as though he is sold on San Antonio and he may gain some respect.

They could have promoted it big time and he could have the Spurs Coyote baptize him in the San Antonio river. while he puts on a Spurs Jersey and sets on fire a Mark Cuban life sife doll.


The possibilities are endless.......

[stxspurs]

that would have been sweet! vex at least talked spurs....im sick of the cowboy talk already.

[stxspurs]

If Mike Taylor would have just came clean and said he said many things but that was then and this is now? I could maybe respect the vato but he acts like he has been a Spurs fan since 1974 and a die hard Vato loco Mexican from the south side.

I would love for him to get a Job in Phoenix... I can only imagine what would come out of his pie hole next.

i actually sometimes get offended by the way he talks.....and thats not me...im not easily offended at all but i think its just him.
ps i am a spurs fan since i was born 77 and a vato loco from the south side!!!!!

[mouse]

i actually sometimes get offended by the way he talks.....and thats not me...im not easily offended at all but i think its just him.
ps i am a spurs fan since i was born 77 and a vato loco from the south side!!!!!


Then you must really hate the fact that the spurs today charge 90.00 dollars for a seat where you can actually tell who has the ball and watered down flat beer for 8.00 dollars a cup. Tack on a 7.00 dollar hot dog and you just wasted your families cable bill for that month.


You really think a working class Mexican from the south/west/or east side that has 75.00 dollars in his pocket is going to go to the Spurs game when his wife wants him to put 10 in gas 25 on wallmart items and 40.00 for HEB?


I also hate when Jason on ESPN keeps talking about how there are 4 million people in San Antonio and that means the AT&T center should be a sell out every night.

He forgets 3 1/2 of the 4 million are poor Mexicans like us. Just because some town in Zembobway Africa has 2 Million people doesn't mean you can just open a StarBucks and make a killing.


And 1/2 of the rich white folks who do live in San Antonio moved here from out of town and they are Suns,Maverick,Jazz,and Rocket fans.

Hell even when Kori moved to San Antonio she was still a Jazz fan.

[stxspurs]

[QUOTE=mouse;2901264]Then you must really hate the fact that the spurs today charge 90.00 dollars for a seat where you can actually tell who has the ball and watered down flat beer for 8.00 dollars a cup. Tack on a 7.00 dollar hot dog and you just wasted your families cable bill for that month.


You really think a working class Mexican from the south/west/or east side that has 75.00 dollars in his pocket is going to go to the Spurs game when his wife wants him to put 10 in gas 25 on wallmart items and 40.00 for HEB?
QUOTE]

actually im lucky to be able to spend that much on a game or whatever...the last championship me and my gf had season tix...... but yes there are the poor areas that will totally agree with u...hell right about now i agree with u after just buying a new car....

[stxspurs]

back to the point.....TAYLOR SUX!

[lotr1trekkie]

Agreed in spades! Taylor and Jim Bob are awful. Boring! Self involved--talking about their experiences in life-like what? They talk too much and listen too little! Taylor obviously wants to return to Dallas. Get Chis Duel to talk sports!

[PeterBurns]

Damn Peeps.
Just waking up and reading this thread.

Obviously feedback good and bad is always welcome. Good to get a pulse on what people like and don't like.

Personally, I like Taylor, and off the mic, the guy is really a good dude. Their show is built on either a love or hate mentality. Their core audience freaking loves them, and there are some people, like posted above, that hate it.

Indifference is the most dangerous thing in any kind of media. If people don't care either way, then that sucks, and people won't listen.

Again, I'll give the shameless plug. Andy and I are pretty much all sports talk. We are heavy Spurs talk, and still Cowboys, and College Football right now. So give the show a shot in the morning. 7A-9A on Ticket

Hell, Mouse knows. I'll take my medicine regarding feedback.

[8ft.tall.tejano]

why doesn't he just stay up in dallas?...
tired of this whole small town mentality that anyone in the media feed down our throats...
its sickening, we'll never get our own football team w/that mentality...
i'd rather him discuss the Horns...

and btw a north texas accent is disgusting...kinda sounds like an oklaHOMO accent...can't wait til south/central texas becomes its own state...

[tmtcsc]

I tuned in once and heard an endless diatribe of anti-Houston Texans stuff. WTF ? No one in San Antonio gives a shit about the Texans being on local tv or not. In fact, most people here hope that another Texas team does well.

It then splintered off to heckling or harassing some local Texans employees in a bar. Seriously, dude. It wasn't funny and it seemed completely stupid and rude.

And if he says "Puro" one more time, I hope one of the local boys in town shows him what a puro pop to the mouth feels like. Leave it alone Taylor. This isn't your town, and no one fucking says "Puro" about jack shit except for you.

Burns, you're all right, Taylor needs to relocate back North.

[tmtcsc]

ESPN 1250 isn't too much better with Duel and Minnix. Jason Minnix talks like he is half Preacher and half Radio guy by stressing parts of words way toooo much. For example, he'll say something like: "Those two teams aren't even close-uh. It's not even-uh. So why show that on prime time-uh."

Meanwhile, Duel is still beating a dead joke into the ground and trying to salvage anything he can out of it. Its usually some sexual innuendo or play on words that he just hammers over and over.

At least Jay Howard is on now. You know what would have been interesting ? Ask Jay how he feels about Andrew Ashwood passing away. That would have been an interesting answer. Its no secret that they didn't like each other at all. 'Hey my EGO's bigger than yours' bullshit.'

[mouse]

Hell, Mouse knows. I'll take my medicine regarding feedback.

That's the problem Peter your show and the Grind are so local and in touch with San Antonio that Mike is like the square peg in the round hole.

Your show is like cheese enchiladas the grind is like guacamole and Mike Taylor is like wonder bread he doesn't fit in with the Mexican food.

But to those who don't care that Mike sold out his city, or that he has a fetish for The Dallas cowboys then he is good.

I never said he sucks at his job, I just can't support anyone who will say anything to get a paycheck. At least Walter would call me a weasel on the air and Tim Merriman said i was a loser. To me that is honesty.

But if Mike can get the ratings and he has a fan base that loves him then more power to him he may be the best San Antonio has to offer.

I never had a problem with his radio skills it was the way he acted like he was a Spurs fan from day one that got my goat.


And Jim Bob is cool I would love to have a beer with him , he fucked up when he called the ST posters losers, and said anyone who has more than one screen name needs a life. He was the one to always toss out the first insult.

And he can be a real bitter person on the www.

Go look at the topic about ESPN the Zone making cut backs and getting rid of the T bro's he posted a picture of the titanic going down.

Was that a positive thing to post? So why can't we post what we want why does he get a pass? Just because he has only one screen name that means he is superior to me? I post something I am a loser, he post something its legit info? where is the balance?

Peter it comes down to the EGO. that is what breaks apart bands,business partners,and radio shows.

Just ask Woody,Jay Howard,Howard Stern,Tony Bruno, etc.........

[mouse]

This tmtcsc vato seems to know what he is talking about! :tu

[2centsworth]

Taylor was brutal when he first started, and then he got good, but now he's worst than when he started. Listening to one minute is painful

[Salad Tosser]

As long as he has many salad tossers like Peter Burns, he will be here for a very long time!

[dbestpro]

760 may not be interested in what is said here but perhaps the businesses that advertise during his show would be. Maybe a few emails with the posts from this thread could get the ball rolling. After all this is the age of activism.

[cool hand]

Lisle and Hahn were funny about 6 years ago.

20years ago.

[tmtcsc]

It must be hard to host a local sports radio show here. No one has been very good at it.
I once sent an objective, positive e-mail to David Chancellor to help him with his morning show. It was absolutely terrible and most of it was Charlie Parker's fault.

Charlie Parker is a nice, down to earth guy and is always cool to people at shows on location. However, I can't stand him on the radio. He's been in the business so long that he has no interest in improving or getting better. He does his deal to get him through 3 or 4 hours or however long his show is.

Bad jokes, bad music, bad top 10 lists, little substance. I told Chancellor to take control of the show and tell Parker to back off the mic a little. That show needed direction, a format and some better guests. Parker was way out of control. I said if things didn't improve, the show would be gone and Parker would be off to another time slot because he's a survivor and a nice guy. What do you know ?

[arodz]

Hey maybe someone with the Spurs was reading this post. Mike didn't host React last night. Wally did it alone. Probably because he was stilling jerking it in Cowboys post game euphoria.

[stxspurs]

Good.....

[Solid D]

I don't really listen to STSA much any more because of the lack of value-add. I don't really enjoy listening to 2 guys talk about women they see on their website, like two kids at home on their mom's computer after school.

[MoSpur]

tmtcsc is right on with Mike Taylor. I hate when he says "Puro." Its kind of offending. I would love to smack that dude in the mouth. The dude has almost a big of an ego as Jay Howard.

[MarHill]

Meanwhile, Duel is still beating a dead joke into the ground and trying to salvage anything he can out of it. Its usually some sexual innuendo or play on words that he just hammers over and over.

I agree with you about Chris Duel. He's always looking to talk about something sexual every chance he gets. It's like he just reached puberty and has nothing else to talk about.

It's a Sports Talk Radio Show....not Howard Stern-lite!!!!!

Yikes!!!

[MoSpur]

Chris and Jason I can tolerate because at least they talk about other sports besides the Dallas Cowboys. Plus they have good guest that come on the show at times.

[arodz]

Their show is built on either a love or hate mentality. Their core audience freaking loves them, and there are some people, like posted above, that hate it.


Come on now Pete, let's be real. The core audience that "loves" them :lol are the same type of dudes who were loyal listeners to the previous regime. It's not the host of the show that they dig, it's the want to participate in our local sports talk radio. I almost fell into that. I listen daily to the show and participate in the live blog, but as time passes the show becomes more and more unlistenable. He sounds like he's a wanna be Rome, with his little lingo and the fact that he just babbles for three hours instead of taking listener participation.

I got pissed the other day when, on a Monday after the Spurs got thrashed by the Heat, he starts the show with Longhorn talk (cause the Cowboys were on a bye week). That's fucking bullshit.

This weekend the Spurs won two games that came down to the last second shot, but I already know that it'll be 3 hours of Cowboys kiss ass. :bang and they'll probably spend about 10 minutes at the ass end of the show to mention the Spurs.

[arodz]

Further proof the Mike Taylor is a dick. I tried to send an email to him and to his "Producer" to inform them on the Brent Barry comments. And it looks like those assholes have blocked me from their email. Looks like word got back to them that I started this thread and now their shitting on me. Fine. Fuck 'em. :ihit I'll just sit back and wait for Mike to fuck up and get fired.

[tonylongoriafan]

[QUOTE=mouse;2902062]At least Walter would call me a weasel on the air and Tim Merriman said i was a loser. To me that is honesty.
QUOTE]

quit effin' around and bring back the topic wheel already...where's vexler? :lmao

[tonylongoriafan]

tmtcsc's avatar is hypnotizing :toast

[T Park.]

Further proof the Mike Taylor is a dick. I tried to send an email to him and to his "Producer" to inform them on the Brent Barry comments. And it looks like those assholes have blocked me from their email. Looks like word got back to them that I started this thread and now their shitting on me. Fine. Fuck 'em. :ihit I'll just sit back and wait for Mike to fuck up and get fired.



Mike doesn't have the time or really care about ST it's his producer Jim Bob that posts here and he reports to Mike what the boards are saying just do a search on Gogatos read his posts.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/search.php?searchid=1028080&pp=25&page=3

[Loli]

The guy gets on mouse for posting as an alias and on his myspace page he admits his name is not Jim Bob. :lmao

http://www.myspace.com/jimbobbreazeale

[PeterBurns]

Further proof the Mike Taylor is a dick. I tried to send an email to him and to his "Producer" to inform them on the Brent Barry comments. And it looks like those assholes have blocked me from their email. Looks like word got back to them that I started this thread and now their shitting on me. Fine. Fuck 'em. :ihit I'll just sit back and wait for Mike to fuck up and get fired.

Yo Rodz....I doubt that was the case. Surely, they didn't block email. If they did, send it to me at [email protected] and I'll read it on air, and give credit.

We were talking about Stalk.com today at the office. They enjoy the site, both Taylor and JB

Anyways, what people say on a board, is sometimes a good temperature gauge on what people really think, sometimes it's just a pile on mentality because no one has to own up to their forum comments.

Honestly, I like how Tigerrant.com does it.
They keep a running tab of one of their radio shows, and it's a topic/thread about the show.

It's a running tab on the show. It allows posters instant feedback on the show. As long as the posters do it in a constructive way.

[PeterBurns]

Saying that a show sucks, is your opinion, but that's like an asshole, everyone has one.
The truth is, a program director is not going to make a decision on personnel at the station based on what a poster says.

But I will tell you this, and I know it first hand from an experience lately, if a poster brings up good constructive criticism, a program director takes a look at it, and helps try to mold the show. Which is a good thing

[Ocotillo]

We were talking about Stalk.com today at the office. They enjoy the site, both Taylor and JB



What the NFL section for Cowboy comments?

[arodz]

Saying that a show sucks, is your opinion, but that's like an asshole, everyone has one.
The truth is, a program director is not going to make a decision on personnel at the station based on what a poster says.


You think I don't know that? I post here because this is the ONLY outlet to vent my frustration with the show. I've talked about it on the live blog but no one really cares there. I've emailed Mike about it too and gotten no response. And as you can see, I'm not the only one who feels this way.

BTW: As far as the block email thing goes, I brought it up to Dingus during the live blog and he swore that no one was blocking my email. Then I got a reply email from Jim Bob saying and I quote, " Dude... proof that I didn't block you from my damn email. You sent this yesterday." And to their credit, they did get to the topic I sent them: Which was the Brent Barry comments about Bruce Bowen.

[PeterBurns]

You think I don't know that? I post here because this is the ONLY outlet to vent my frustration with the show. I've talked about it on the live blog but no one really cares there. I've emailed Mike about it too and gotten no response. And as you can see, I'm not the only one who feels this way.

[/COLOR][/FONT]

Yeah. I hear ya.
I think some people really believe that, just making sure you weren't one of them.

Either way, go Spurs :flag:

[dbestpro]

The hate for Taylor and his puppet Jim Bob may insure that this thread will never end.

[2centsworth]

I'm sure Mike is a good guy, but the show is horrid. It's myopic.

[mouse]

.

But I will tell you this, and I know it first hand from an experience lately, if a poster brings up good constructive criticism, a program director takes a look at it, and helps try to mold the show. Which is a good thing


I have to agree, I mentioned that Andy Everett and Peter Burns would make a great show and it was maybe 2 months later they had a show, although Peter never gave me my props, which is cool since i may have to take back what i said anyway. :lmao

[David Oliver]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3043058380_d1313d37df.jpg?v=0

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Tonto]

pale face mike bring shame to city
spurs not win again
him go back to dallas kiss cuban ass
take pale face jb with you
make tonto proud

[PURO SAN ANTO 210!]

Fuck Taylor N Jim Bobby!!!!!!

[Killakobe81]

LOL personally i like the Cowboys talk ...to a certain point although he does cross-over to ofar in to blatant Cowboys ass-sucking.
To be fair ESPN etc still show Cowboys even though we suck this year ...but I think there are some valid points/criticisms made here ...nothing wrong with covering Cowboys as long as Spur fans and basketball in general get some love ...also he always says he will let callers talk but too many of these guys Coweherd, Rome Taylor etc rather hear themselves talk than let the listeners vent that is the most CONSTRUCTIVE feedback that can be given let the callers drive the show if Cowboy fans push the show towards football cover that if it's basketball then do that ...trust me as relo San-Antonian if teh fans were running things it would be cover sports in this order 1. Spurs 2. 'Boys 3. Longhorns 4. Lakers (so many LA transplants now in SA) 5.guy talk

[PeterBurns]

I have to agree, I mentioned that Andy Everett and Peter Burns would make a great show and it was maybe 2 months later they had a show, although Peter never gave me my props, which is cool since i may have to take back what i said anyway. :lmao

Hey...I will now.
When you posted the topic a few months ago. We had just agreed to do the show, and couldn't say anything about it yet.

So....Mouse....a belated Props!!

[Taco]

http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif @ THIS THREAD

[Brazil]

I'm a french guy living in Brazil, for me reading this thread is like reading hebraic... lot of fun.

[Ballcox]

I've liked Taylor's show so far, but being a big time Cowboys homer probably has something to do with that. He has Mickey on every week, T. Newman on weekly, so it's great to get an up close look at what's going on with the Cowboys (also enjoy Wade on the am show, although he's not the most stimulating guy to listen to).

My only gripe with Taylor's show is that they get too caught up at times with talking to each other and not talking with listeners, also knowledge about UT sports is fairly limited. Overall I would give them about a 8.6 on a scale of 1-10.:flag:

[Trainwreck2100]

I've liked Taylor's show so far, but being a big time Cowboys homer probably has something to do with that. He has Mickey on every week, T. Newman on weekly, so it's great to get an up close look at what's going on with the Cowboys (also enjoy Wade on the am show, although he's not the most stimulating guy to listen to).

My only gripe with Taylor's show is that they get too caught up at times with talking to each other and not talking with listeners, also knowledge about UT sports is fairly limited. Overall I would give them about a 8.6 on a scale of 1-10.:flag:

I'd like that about his show too, except Talkin Cowboys is way better.

[I Love Me Some Me]

Not listening is always an option.

[SenorSpur]

I've liked Taylor's show so far, but being a big time Cowboys homer probably has something to do with that. He has Mickey on every week, T. Newman on weekly, so it's great to get an up close look at what's going on with the Cowboys (also enjoy Wade on the am show, although he's not the most stimulating guy to listen to).

My only gripe with Taylor's show is that they get too caught up at times with talking to each other and not talking with listeners, also knowledge about UT sports is fairly limited. Overall I would give them about a 8.6 on a scale of 1-10.:flag:

Great points. As I mentioned before, Taylor has good contacts from his days here in Dallas. This type of inside information enhances his show. I highly doubt that it could be provided by anyone else in the San Antonio market. He's be a fool not to capitalize on that. Personally, he does a real good job on Cowboys coverage, as a whole.

It's is the Spurs coverage where I feel he needs some work. I'd like to see more inside information, particularly from local beat reporters, coaches, and NBA insiders, etc. If he takes the same thorough approach with the Spurs, as he does with the Cowboys, the show would be excellent.

I also wish they'd tone down the sophomoric humor a bit. However, I've come to the realization that that stuff sells in many markets. Don't know why. If had my way, I'd just prefer the sports.

I don't know Taylor, but have listened to him for years in the Dallas area. He seems like a good guy and is extremely knowledgeable. Whether that comes across consistently to the masses - I don't know. I think everyone should separate constructive criticism from the personal criticism. I've been guilty of that on ocassion too. The chatter should be business, it should never be personal.

[Taco]

http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif @ THIS THREAD


I'm a french guy living in Brazil, for me reading this thread is like reading hebraic... lot of fun.


Would you like some http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif also. :lol

[Djour Djilios]

Hey...I will now.
When you posted the topic a few months ago. We had just agreed to do the show, and couldn't say anything about it yet.

So....Mouse....a belated Props!!


And I thought about making Google just around the time it came out also! :lmao

[stxspurs]

i think he doesnt talk spurs cuz he doesnt know shit about them.....ive heard him talk about things ppl post here...coincidence...i think not. he just sticks to what he knows and its cowboys and at that im tired of hearing all the dumb ass nicknames he gives everyone.....JB is not funny and just basically tries to redo taylors jokes, tries to talk like him...its so annoying....1250 isnt bad but i really do miss vex and all his spurs talk

[Brazil]

Would you like some http://www.improvresourcecenter.com/mb/images/smilies/popcorn.gif also. :lol

:lol yes please and a beer !!

[mouse]

Hey...I will now.
When you posted the topic a few months ago. We had just agreed to do the show, and couldn't say anything about it yet.

So....Mouse....a belated Props!!


Actually I said it twice before, even as long as 2 1/2 years ago when you went to your first ST gtg. The only reason I picked Andy was he was the only underrated sports person that had no Spurs show on the ticket and he will also let you have some mic time.
Vex,Walter,Don Harris,David C,and Charlie Parker like to be the main focus of all shows and will not let you finish your bit,or your points you may want to elaborate on.

It would be cool to hear you and Dawn do a show. or maybe you and Chris Duel.

[MoSpur]

I have heard Mike interview George Hill and Manu. Both interviews were some of the most boring and bad interviews I have ever heard. No substance whatsoever. The guy does not know too much about Spurs or basketball.

If he had a show on the Ticket to talk about the Cowboys for about one hour, that would be cool. Other than that, not so much.

[mouse]

Maybe they need a topic wheel it has Spurs,cowboys,or other on it. Where it lands they do a show that hour.

If it was me, I would make Jim Bob the anchor host Mike as back up, and have them do Taylor Trash every 45 minutes,followed by Jim Bobs basement.

then one hour of nothing but calls.

[I Love Me Some Me]

You guys are all flat in the front.

[Cartman]

Is this a picture of Mike Taylor or Jim Bob?

http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/texastravisj/meinbrownhat2.jpg

[stxspurs]

24 mins in the show and the first talk of sports.... now a ncaa take on the final four diss......there is a fucking spurs game today....wtf gameday talk jackasses....

[Fingaroll44]

On a positive note, I do like the "Sports Grind" that comes on @ 6pm for my drive home.

yea...those two brothers at least have valid sports takes. Taylor gets on my nerves w/ the "oh my lorrrrd look @ her..." I feel like im in 8th grade gym class listening to the boys giggle about girls u know what. I'm glad i have a choice.

[Fingaroll44]

They could have promoted it big time and he could have the Spurs Coyote baptize him in the San Antonio river. while he puts on a Spurs Jersey and sets on fire a Mark Cuban life sife doll.


The possibilities are endless.......

LOL...true true

[Milton.]

The power of the EGO........................


why do folks hate Jim Rome? Ego

why did Jay Howard get fired? Ego

why did SR ban 90% of their posters? Ego

why does Mike and Jim Bob hate ESPN? Ego

anyone catching on?

[arodz]

Looks like I've made enemies on STSA. Both guys tag teamed me today on the Live Blog. But hey man, if you can't take the heat, get out of San Antonio. :nutkick:


BTW: It says something when the "Producer" of the show bolts early in order to go to his moonlighting gig in San Marcos. :nope

[Dude]

You have any links or screen captures?

[arodz]

You know, I really didn't except it do go this far, but I got an detailed email from Taylor himself regarding this post. I wasn't gonna post it, but he said it was cool so here it is:

A-Rod,

Hey man you didn't make any enemies with me or JB. You can say whatever you want whenever you want. Unless we get thousands of emails saying the same thing we can't take complaints too seriously. I didn't tag team you on the blog. I gave my side. I must feed what the majority wants. I can't worry about hundreds when I'm trying to cater to thousands. I don't normally respond to this kind of stuff but you've been a long time emailer and I hate to lose you. I have gotten far worse feedback from people and it's part of my gig. I expect it. In fact, if we're not pissing some people off we're not doing the job. I disagree that the only outlet you had was on spurstalk.com. You know my email address.

For the record: I read some of the chat sites from time to time. I was made aware of this one and I was thoroughly entertained for the most part. That's what Kori's site is about right? You will never, ever see me post on a chat site. Ever. I have a 3 hour outlet everyday. I think it's unbecoming of a host to go on a chat site and pander to the people. It's also not cool. Reeks of paranoia and comes off thin skinned. You won't succeed for very long in my business being like that. You certainly won't be very successful. Jim Bob knows how I feel about this. It's my opinion. Tell the people on spurstalk.com that I have no ill will. None. Also tell them that the picture of that generic red neck idiot cowboy picture isn't me but looks very much like one of my dead uncles. Hilarious. Ah hell, go ahead and copy this email on there if you wish. Consider it a very rare appearance on there by me.

Go basketball. Taylor..

Ok, a couple of side notes: 1st: "I can't worry about hundreds when I'm trying to cater to thousands." I think this thread proved that it's not just hundreds. This is just the online voice.

2nd: "I disagree that the only outlet you had was on spurstalk.com. You know my email address." Yeah I do Mike. And I've tried emailing you about this subject but to no avail. Again, it's not personal, but it's obvious you don't care about the Spurs.

[David Oliver]

You know, I really didn't except it do go this far, but I got an detailed email from Taylor himself regarding this post. I wasn't gonna post it, but he said it was cool so here it is:

A-Rod,

Hey man you didn't make any enemies with me or JB. You can say whatever you want whenever you want. Unless we get thousands of emails saying the same thing we can't take complaints too seriously. I didn't tag team you on the blog. I gave my side. I must feed what the majority wants. I can't worry about hundreds when I'm trying to cater to thousands. I don't normally respond to this kind of stuff but you've been a long time emailer and I hate to lose you. I have gotten far worse feedback from people and it's part of my gig. I expect it. In fact, if we're not pissing some people off we're not doing the job. I disagree that the only outlet you had was on spurstalk.com. You know my email address.

For the record: I read some of the chat sites from time to time. I was made aware of this one and I was thoroughly entertained for the most part. That's what Kori's site is about right? You will never, ever see me post on a chat site. Ever. I have a 3 hour outlet everyday. I think it's unbecoming of a host to go on a chat site and pander to the people. It's also not cool. Reeks of paranoia and comes off thin skinned. You won't succeed for very long in my business being like that. You certainly won't be very successful. Jim Bob knows how I feel about this. It's my opinion. Tell the people on spurstalk.com that I have no ill will. None. Also tell them that the picture of that generic red neck idiot cowboy picture isn't me but looks very much like one of my dead uncles. Hilarious. Ah hell, go ahead and copy this email on there if you wish. Consider it a very rare appearance on there by me.

Go basketball. Taylor..

Ok, a couple of side notes: 1st: "I can't worry about hundreds when I'm trying to cater to thousands." I think this thread proved that it's not just hundreds. This is just the online voice.

2nd: "I disagree that the only outlet you had was on spurstalk.com. You know my email address." Yeah I do Mike. And I've tried emailing you about this subject but to no avail. Again, it's not personal, but it's obvious you don't care about the Spurs.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3177/3043058380_d1313d37df.jpg?v=0

[T Park]

Can't say I have a problem with Mike Taylor.

He does a good job on GNR.

[Kori Ellis]

For the record: I read some of the chat sites from time to time. I was made aware of this one and I was thoroughly entertained for the most part. That's what Kori's site is about right? You will never, ever see me post on a chat site. Ever. I have a 3 hour outlet everyday. I think it's unbecoming of a host to go on a chat site and pander to the people. It's also not cool. Reeks of paranoia and comes off thin skinned. You won't succeed for very long in my business being like that. You certainly won't be very successful. Jim Bob knows how I feel about this. It's my opinion. Tell the people on spurstalk.com that I have no ill will. None. Also tell them that the picture of that generic red neck idiot cowboy picture isn't me but looks very much like one of my dead uncles. Hilarious. Ah hell, go ahead and copy this email on there if you wish. Consider it a very rare appearance on there by me.

LOL @ the appearance

Just a comment on this whole thread... There's been plenty of radio bashing threads in this forum over the years - from bashing Vexler to Chancellor to Pasacrita to Charlie Parker to the Thompsons to now, Mike Taylor and Chris Duel. I always laugh when I read the threads complaining, "Every single day he ..." That means you are listening, every single day. So they must be doing something right because you are tuning in.

I honestly don't listen to sports radio that much. I used to listen to Game Night React a lot. I always listened to the Pop Show, but other than that ... not much. But I know radio isn't easy and I know you aren't going to please everyone.

For every person in here who bashes the current radio hosts, there are hundreds of people out there who are tuning in and enjoying their shows. If there aren't, then won't get any ratings and they'll be gone soon enough. Mike, though he's a Dallas guy, is obviously doing something right because he's improved on the ratings numbers of all the previous STSA hosts. The Cowboys, "holmes" and "puro" talk might bug you ... but you are still listening. :lol

[stxspurs]

yes we r listening but its trying to pick the lesser of two evils....i switch back and forth from 760/1250...sometimes i just got to put on music......i love sports talk but like when i listen to rome...i can only take so much....we have our pet peeves about taylor but like i said i wish there was more SPURS talk....thats our team and would like to hear more about them. instead of a lopsided show with mostly cowboys,nonsense and a slice of spurs

[arodz]

I always laugh when I read the threads complaining, "Every single day he ..." That means you are listening, every single day. So they must be doing something right because you are tuning in.


No dude, that's a misconception. It's called a lack of options. Put STSA up against another local sports talk show that's dominated by Spurs talk, then let's see who gets more listeners. And by the way, I do tune in every day, but most times I have to change the station for big chunks of the show, cause it's soooo boring. They spent an hour yesterday on Longhorn coaches talk. :sleep

[Taco]

:wakeup
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110083

[PeterBurns]

You know, I really didn't except it do go this far, but I got an detailed email from Taylor himself regarding this post. I wasn't gonna post it, but he said it was cool so here it is:

A-Rod,


For the record: I read some of the chat sites from time to time. I was made aware of this one and I was thoroughly entertained for the most part. That's what Kori's site is about right? You will never, ever see me post on a chat site. Ever. I have a 3 hour outlet everyday. I think it's unbecoming of a host to go on a chat site and pander to the people. It's also not cool. Reeks of paranoia and comes off thin skinned. You won't succeed for very long in my business being like that. You certainly won't be very successful. Jim Bob knows how I feel about this. It's my opinion. Tell the people on spurstalk.com that I have no ill will. None. Also tell them that the picture of that generic red neck idiot cowboy picture isn't me but looks very much like one of my dead uncles. Hilarious. Ah hell, go ahead and copy this email on there if you wish. Consider it a very rare appearance on there by me.



Here is where I'll disagree with Mike a little bit. He believes that it's unbecoming of a host to hop on a message board and pander to the people, as he thinks it comes across as paranoid and thin skinned.

I take all the shit good and bad posted here. There are people that hate my show, and there are others that like it. I know that you aren't supposed to be swayed but posters, but truthfully, I think we live in an info age, that message boards provide instant feedback.

It's hard to ever get a true gauge on if people like a show. The radio ratings method is a joke. Friends and Family aren't going to ever give honest feedback, and a program director rarely will sit a host down unless its a major major issue.

The difference is that Duel, Taylor, Charlie Parker....etc. They are professional broadcasters. Their broadcasting skill level is much higher than mine, because that's what they have grown up doing, and they have the training and background. So, they don't need or want the feedback, they've been taught to do the best show they can.

Me on the other hand, as many of you know, I'm just a sports fan, that got an opportunity to be on-air. I like the feedback. If a person posts that I talk over listeners too much. I'll make a note, and try to work on it. If people want to hear more Spurs, then I'll try to work it in the show more. Call it pandering if you want, but to me, it's the audience reaching out. And if I can use that feedback to make a better show product, then I think everyone wins.

Oh well, different strokes for different folks. But I will say, Taylor is damn good host, and I'm proud to have him anchoring our afternoons for a long time coming.

[AlamoSpursFan]

Your station needs more Dawn Murphy, Pete...

[to21]

^ satellite radio or turning ur dial is too.

[Killakobe81]

I think that he is Ok ...I dont like his corny humor but that is just me ...I spent a lot of time on the road recently going back and forth from Houston 2 Dallas and to me most of the guys rarely let the listeners talk i think the best shows have either great insider info like the (Mickey Spagnola Coboys stuff) or interviews with the athletes ...my main issue with the show he says "I'm turning it over 2 the people" but he hardly does and if THEY do not agree with his takes on Spurs or Cowboys he cuts them off 80% of the time. And there are many time when they get in to "anti Houston rants" especially vs. Texans but also against the Rockets I dont lile either teams but there are some supporters of those teams here in SA ...

[LEONARD]

<---- so happy I live in Dallas and have little 1310 to listen to!!

[dbestpro]

I wonder if this thread will last as long as Jim Blob and Taylor Trash.

[coz]

I have to admit, that email seemed thoughtful and articulate, and had some very good points. It kind of changed my mind. I still don't like the show but readily admit I am in the minority.

I still think the show is too juvenile, but can accept how that sells to the vast majority of knuckleheads out there.

I still believe that the show should devote less time to Taylor v Jim talk, but can understand how some people like that.

And I still want a focused "spurs talk" radio show during the nba season, but I can understand how that would be difficult to fill 3 hours of just spurs talk.

Finally, I have no interest in the fact that a user's email is blocked, or someone has a personal fued with the show. I just don't particularly care for the show, and I no longer listen to it. They have a constant stream of childish nonsense, which I can only assume attracts childish callers, emailers, and listeners. The show just doesn't interest me, but it damn sure interests somebody, or it wouldn't be on the air. I guess after reading that email, I can seperate the radio personality from the guy.

[mouse]

I agree with Peter Burns I remember JT the Brick being very active on his message boards. And I used to get an email from Andrew Ashwood at least once a week or he would at least post at the old WOAI site. Hell even Jay Mohr sends me an email hours after I email him.

To say your to big or to busy to care about the www is an excuse or a cop out. No one is that busy. Mike chooses to avoid message boards because it takes a real man to face your critics. Don Harris ,David Chancellor,and others avoid the message boards also, they don't understand that the negativity is temporary and if people see you on the boards after a few days they will know you really care about what others have to say and the harsh insults start to fade away as many will say "well at least Peter Burns post here"


Peter Burns can tell you his lame reputation is almost all but gone, and I rarely see anyone bashing him or his show anymore. Could it be Peter has proved himself to be a man of the people and not of his ego?

The future of Sports is the www, and as soon as Mike and Jim Bob realize that, then and only then will they succeed in the years ahead.

[The Power Hour.]

There is a conspiracy going on at the ticket.

[Trainwreck2100]

I wonder if this thread will last as long as Jim Blob and Taylor Trash.

I forgot all about taylor trash

[stxspurs]

taylor should get his all on here and at least look at this as a way to better his show...log on and lets talk it out mikey

[AlamoSpursFan]

Hell even Jay Mohr sends me an email hours after I email him.


Gary, Unmarried is funny as hell.

[mouse]

I have not talked to Jay since the last comic standing were all his students from his comedy class made it to the finals. Even Drew Carey walked out on one of the shows as a judge after he noticed the fix was in.

http://www.606studios.com/bendisboard/archive/index.php/t-123297.html

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=firefox-a&channel=s&rls=org.mozilla%3Aen-US%3Aofficial&hs=TuQ&q=drew+carey+last+comic+standing&btnG=Search




As for Mike Taylor looks like Mike had critics from back in the day.

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2007/10/radio_daze.php


RadioGuy says:

I was not really at all a fan of Mike Taylor and when Coop quit doing that show, I basically quit listening.

Got sick of Mike Taylor's Big12 agenda of only 0U and Texas. We don't all care about them and too many others are yapping about them any way. I mean goodness me, Corby and Miller make me vomit with the 0U ad nauseum on the Ticket to begin with.

And Li'l Ball of Stupidity? I didn't have a lot of use for her either. I hate ALL Cowboys talk and all Mavs and crap that ESPN tries to do. Give us somre more college stuff. That's what is so great about Coop being on there, when he is! Save for Mavs games!


http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/2007/10/espns_local_radio_affiliate_is.php

Posted at: October 17, 2007 8:19 PM
notafan says:

Dallas' gain is San Antonio's loss. Taylor's a wine that was served way before its time.

I will say this about Mike he likes you to go deep!
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Mike%20Taylor.jpg

[stxspurs]

wtf?

[Biernutz]

Do any local sports celebrity's post on SR? I would think they would like to post there as any hard questions or negative post would be deleted as quick as the show up. A ideal place for them to look good and get a pass.

[stxspurs]

morning drives superhost peter burns posts :P

[mouse]

I checked out the Andy Everett show today it wasn't that bad, I wish his guest Mr.Burns could talk more, but other than that, is was interesting to listen to. I wish they had a live blog during the show I wanted to chime in on one of the topics. They talked about how San Antonio did not get the Final Four games due to the old bomb shelter the Alamo Dome.

I wanted to call in, that has not happened since ESPN started their show a few months back. I wonder if Peter Burns will let us use this topic to ask him and Andy a Question or two for Monday's show?

I will also tune in to the Mike and Jim Bob show today I want to be fair and balance about my opinions.

[stxspurs]

yeah heard it too.....i wish there was a blog too

[mouse]

Andy Everett said they Stole money from San Antonio who ever got the final four. I disagree you have to have something first before you can have it stolen, Why can't another city host the games? Who made San Antonio the mecca for final fours? Maybe the folks who decide where the final four takes place is tired of Mexican food and walking up and down the river all day.

There could be a million reasons why they did not pick San Antonio. Maybe I will call in Monday to let Andy have it mighty mouse style complete with all the deliverance sound effects and a nice MLK sound bite when I exit.

That's if Andy allows me to finish my point! :lmao

[arodz]

Speaking of Live Blogs: I've noticed that STSA's blog is few and far between now. I wonder if it's cause people were starting to complain there too about boring content on the show. Bob Stoops talk?? :bang

[mouse]

There are three main reasons why people stop posting at forums and blogs in my opinion.

#1 They don't want to have to worry about having to walk on eggshells. no one wants to have to watch what they say. Who wants to post somewhere if you can't say what is really on your mind?

#2 No one likes a place where they go to read something they posted earlier and it's gone! Locking a topic is lame enough but to completely erase a topic or post is borderline China/Nazi censorship. Unless someone posts child porn, or something that is very upsetting to see then there is no reason to erase something someone took their time to post.

#3 No one likes to post at a blog that a radio station promotes and tells the listeners to post at and then during the show they don't respond to the blog or they skip over certain posts. They only read the posts that they think should be read on the radio.

They cherry pick what they want to read,which only reminds the poster of reasons #1 and #2 and thus the person behind the keyboard losses interest in the show altogether.

[stxspurs]

yeah taylors blog sucked cuz i would post something and it never got accepted so it didnt show up or it was never responded to....they like the ones who ass kiss on the blog...some dont but usually if i have a legit post it gets overlooked

[Smackie Chan]

If those asshats are that paranoid about what a person behind a keyboard has to say then there is no telling how much they would love to censor a caller or a listener. It only shows they don't really give a shit about you,

It's their show, they are God, and they will do what ever it takes to make a paycheck.

I can understand now why Mike and his butler Jim Bob avoid ST altogether, who wants to justify being dicks 24/7?

[lookitup]

You think that show will last with this ratings trend for the last year that had 760 as the last ranked station in our market?

KTKR-AM (http://www.ticketsports.com/) SportsClear Channel1.5 1.3 1.1 0.4

#30 San Antonio, TX
Updated 10/21/2008
Summer '08 ARBITRON Quarterly Report 12+ Mon-Sun, 6a-12mid
Pop: 1,626,500
Black: 99,700 (6%) Hispanic: 825,400 (51%) Asian: 0 (0%)

[mookie2001]

i hate him and jim bob...they are not funny...they fired the others cuz of the iverson thing right...these guys are much more offensive and thier obsessive use of the word "d-bag" , "puro" and "holmes" is down right dumb i couldnt sound more ignorant.....i rather listen to 1250am....i gave him and chance and i end up changing.
uhh yes

but that dude wont shutup about the cowgirls and how hes from dallas and loves the cowgirls because hes from dallas, and romo and TO. I would rather listen to sarah palin read the da vinci code on cd

[Ricardo Romo]

My experience of living here in San Antonio for over 35 years is that nothing besides Charlie Parker is permanent on the radio. The funny thing is that Jeff Vexler and others also avoided being in touch with the real listeners and you would think that someone with a computer would snap and figure out what the public is asking for. This kind of behavior reminds me of Adolf Hitler who knew he was losing the war and instead of surrender he put his head in the sand and started to recruit the very old and the very young to fight his war for him. Unfortunately I don't see Mike and Jim Bob in a basement drinking a cyanide pill anytime soon.

[Biernutz]

My experience of living here in San Antonio for over 35 years is that nothing besides Charlie Parker is permanent on the radio. The funny thing is that Jeff Vexler and others also avoided being in touch with the real listeners and you would think that someone with a computer would snap and figure out what the public is asking for. This kind of behavior reminds me of Adolf Hitler who knew he was losing the war and instead of surrender he put his head in the sand and started to recruit the very old and the very young to fight his war for him. Unfortunately I don't see Mike and Jim Bob in a basement drinking a cyanide pill anytime soon.

I don't like Mike either but do you think the cyanide is a little over the edge?

[Last Comic Standing]

I don't like Mike either but do you think the cyanide is a little over the edge?


If you can last 3 hours of their show cyanide is like drinking a red bull.

[AlamoSpursFan]

I listened to some of Pete and Andy's show this morning, and I stand by my earlier statement: That show needs more Dawn Murphy.

:gpower

[Jump!]

Maybe Mike does post here!

[PeterBurns]

yeah heard it too.....i wish there was a blog too

What would actually be a decent Idea, is if Kori has a Media forum.
That way people could post items about all type of media.

TV Shows, Radio Shows....etc. I think people would participate.

I like the idea of a running blog. We don't have one for our show, because I don't have another producer or intern to help with it on the site.

Ya'll are always invited to ask questions. Although, I would prefer it be in a different post, not one titled..."Can we replace Mike Taylor"....lol.

[stxspurs]

lol...well pete start one up!

[GoGatos.]

I like the idea of a running blog. We don't have one for our show, because I don't have another producer or intern to help with it on the site.
.

How hard can it be to read off a laptop while your doing your show? I think the real reason you don't want a live blog is because you need to have that Google page up to get all your stats so you can sound like you know sports.

It's called minimize your screen,you will see a little _ on the top right corner of the page. :tu

[AlamoSpursFan]

I like the idea of a running blog. We don't have one for our show, because I don't have another producer or intern to help with it on the site.


Funny...the best producer in the biz is currently available.

I'm just sayin'...

:nerd

[Biernutz]

They don't want forum people to run their shows. Have you read some of the Spurs thread titles? Would you like the input of mrspurs in your show?http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb270/systime/SMILEYS%20%20222/sign0135.gif

[mouse]

I like the idea of a running blog. We don't have one for our show, because I don't have another producer or intern to help with it on the site.


ok Peter your starting to get my goat already, look all you have to do is make a topic that reads...............

11/24 Morning Drive show Live!

We tune in to your cheesy show and we reply to your show in the topic you created, how hard can that be?
Jesus do I have to do every flippin thing around here!
:wakeup

[arodz]

How hard can it be to read off a laptop while your doing your show? I think the real reason you don't want a live blog is because you need to have that Google page up to get all your stats so you can sound like you know sports.


Dude, you're one to talk. How much shit do you get wrong on your show? Especially when it comes to Spurs. I can picture both you guys scrambling to find Spurs facts for the show. :lmao

[AlamoSpursFan]

Dude, you're one to talk. How much shit do you get wrong on your show? Especially when it comes to Spurs. I can picture both you guys scrambling to find Spurs facts for the show. :lmao

You do know that's not Jim Bob, right?

:lmao

Period troll strikes again!

[easy7]

It really sucks when the Cowboys get a bye week and STSA talks 14 Hours about them and just talk 15 minutes about the Spurs who played about 5 games that same week. You can tell that Mike Taylor forces himself to talk about the Spurs.

[Taco]

Dude, you're one to talk. How much shit do you get wrong on your show? Especially when it comes to Spurs. I can picture both you guys scrambling to find Spurs facts for the show. :lmao


You do know that's not Jim Bob, right?

:lmao

Period troll strikes again!

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=9798

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=11191

:lol

[dbestpro]

The thread that will never die as long as Taylor and puppet Bob are around. I wonder if there is a way to trade talk show hosts. I wonder if we could trade these guys to somebody in Alaska. I could see them now trying to convince the polar bears that the Cowboys are their team.

[lotr1trekkie]

I LOVE HEARING ABOUT TAYLOR'S DYSFUNTIONAL FAMILY and HOW JIM BOB IS GOING TO GET SMASHED AFTER THE SHOW. OR ABOUT HOW FAT HE IS! Bring back BODY SOLUTIONS AS A SPONSER!

[mouse]

Maybe it's not really how bad the show is,rather when it's on! How about they trade places with Peter's show. That way they can keep their Jobs and we don't have to worry about listening to them in the afternoon. I know it's a band-aid effect but ,it's a move in the right direction. :tu

[stxspurs]

lol body solutions...lolololol

[MoSpur]

Its worse when they talk Cowboys in the off-season and there is really nothing going on in Cowboys world period. That's when I knew this dude only knew how to talk abotu the Cowboys. He has tried to interview the Spurs and those were some of the worse interviews I've ever heard.

[mouse]

You know Dusty Garza was good on the radio they should give him a show.

[JudynTX]

:lol

[arodz]

How about they trade places with Peter's show. That way they can keep their Jobs and we don't have to worry about listening to them in the afternoon. I know it's a band-aid effect but ,it's a move in the right direction. :tu


Now there's a thought. :toast

[stxspurs]

taylor should be on from 5am -8am....i can start listening after 8 and hit up the morning drive

[AlamoSpursFan]

You know Dawn Murphy was good on the radio they should give her a show.

Fixed.

:hat

[mouse]

Can you imagine a Peter Burns / Dawn Murphy show?

The ratings would hit the roof as the FCC starts chewing it's nails.

[cool hand]

He is an asshole. I caught him making fun of mexicans when he first started. he has that northern texas racism. He said on Friday that San Antonio is 31st market, down from 29. Well, when the Saints were here they here the we were 37th.....and they never include Austin.


All BULLSHIT.

Combined Austin/San Antonio would be right outside the top 10.

[cool hand]

QUOTE=easy7;2921324]It really sucks when the Cowboys get a bye week and STSA talks 14 Hours about them and just talk 15 minutes about the Spurs who played about 5 games that same week. You can tell that Mike Taylor forces himself to talk about the Spurs.[/QUOTE]

http://omniideas.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/bullseye.jpg

[mouse]

maybe it's not really Mikes fault as much as it is the program Directors fault.

Doesn't the buck stop with him? or is he and Mike old golfing pals?

[dawn]

Can you imagine a Peter Burns / Dawn Murphy show?

The ratings would hit the roof as the FCC starts chewing it's nails.

I know... Peter and the FCC scare Me...:wow

[Last Comic Standing]

Why hasn't Dawn gone over to the Adult mega plex she has hands on experience with many of their products. :tu

[arodz]

maybe it's not really Mikes fault as much as it is the program Directors fault.


No. They hired him knowing damn well what they were getting from him: A Cowboys homer. Plus, I think they wanted to do something different than Eric Gray was doing. Biggest difference though is that even though Eric was a HUGE Mavs homer too, he didn't try to ACT like a Spurs fan. But at least Vex was there to represent Spurs homer. Really, neither one of these guys are Spurs homer. Which begs the question: Why does Ticket keep hiring guys from Dallas?? :flipoff

[dbestpro]

Stick it to the ticket and go with the ESPN radio station until Taylor is vanquished to the dead zone.

[The Final Countdown]

. Which begs the question: Why does Ticket keep hiring guys from Dallas?? :flipoff

To get a reaction? or maybe no one from San Antonio can do sports?

[easy7]

We get 4 Hours of the Cowboys and professional Football every afternoon in San Antonio and we don't even have an NFL team. I am sure that if we did they would be seen as a secondary thought after the Cowboys, because for a mofo who hates the Cowboys (or so he says), Mike Taylor, sure loves to talk about them. We need a change and we need it fast, we need a local radio show that caters to the local professional sports. Not a homer from Dallas who swings with whatever he can get away with and does.

[arodz]

I just go an email from Jim Bob taking offense to what I said about hiring Dallas guys. First JB, I was talking about Taylor: HELLO!!! And here's what he put at the tail end of the email:

I know what we're doing is working because the ratings say so. The newest ratings trend (think score update) showed that we are back up to record numbers after dipping a bit in the summer. So what SpursTalk says and the ratings say are completely different. Ratings keep my job. SpursTalk does not.

[z0sa]

fuck ratings, why talk Big D in the Alamo City? The ratings would be higher than ever if they balanced it out, then.

[BlackBellamy]

I just go an email from Jim Bob taking offense to what I said about hiring Dallas guys. First JB, I was talking about Taylor: HELLO!!! And here's what he put at the tail end of the email:

I know what we're doing is working because the ratings say so. The newest ratings trend (think score update) showed that we are back up to record numbers after dipping a bit in the summer. So what SpursTalk says and the ratings say are completely different. Ratings keep my job. SpursTalk does not.



Uh, huh. Ratings eh? Well, Spurs fans have the highest rated TV viewership in the league based on how many households within S.A. watch. I don't think one should underestimate how much the ravenous townies like to talk or hear about this team. Maybe Mike is that distant to what the majority of listeners truly want. Or maybe his Spurs commentary is so remarkably weak that even the Spurs fan base are changing the station rather than listen to that idiot. And how does the ratings dip in the summer equal out into more Big-D coverage versus Spurs? The Spurs played just as many league games this summer as the Boys...None! Dallas homer in S.A.? Ditch his ass.

[stxspurs]

Jim BOOB getting all butt hurt......well im sure tit talk and half nekkid chicks site will get ppl to listen....like i said bfore its a better of 2 evils....only 2 local programs at the same time....i listen to both...but i have to cut out stsa cuz i dont care about how sick jim boob is or anything like that...i think they should cut the show by an hr...maybe they would talk more sports and have less time to fill in time with bullshit talk

[BlackBellamy]

Ratings keep my job. SpursTalk does not.

[/QUOTE]

So what he's really doing is daring the S.A. sports fan base not to listen and then and only then SpursTalk will get what we desire. Thanks for the tip.

[dbestpro]

It is time for Jim Bob to learn a lesson. He is young he will recover. It is time to tune out 760 for all things until these arrogant voices of ignorance are gone. They take the fan and the city of San Antonio for granted. It will not longer be about Spurstalk but about everyone we know. We are all friends of S.A. fans. The gauntlet has been shown the glove has been tossed. It is time to shut of 760 until those who take us for granted are vanquished back to the heathen city of Dallas.

[Salad Tosser]

I just go an email from Jim Bob . Ratings keep my job. SpursTalk does not.




This guy loves to bash this site 24/7

[purist]

This guy loves to bash this site 24/7

he's right though.

[Anti.Hero]

At least he doesn't go off on 1 joke that they discuss for the next 10 straight minutes.

Or in the case of Jessica Simpson, hours and hours.

[Mr Roper]

he's right though.

Have you seen his mySpace page? :lmao

[Rack The Trolls!]

he's right though.


Who the person he quoted, or the person in his quote?

[stxspurs]

Have you seen his mySpace page? :lmao

what is it

[PeterBurns]

Well...I take a little 2 hour nap....and this happens.

I feel like Sarah Palin. I'm sitting there trying to teach the world my conservative values, and someone pops in and knocks up my teenage daughter.

Oh wells.

[tonylongoriafan]

Well...I take a little 2 hour nap....and this happens.

I feel like Sarah Palin. I'm sitting there trying to teach the world my conservative values, and someone pops in and knocks up my teenage daughter.

Oh wells.

sleep when your older dawg...thinking about going out to the birdcage for another thrashing by the 'Runners

[PeterBurns]

It is time for Jim Bob to learn a lesson. He is young he will recover. It is time to tune out 760 for all things until these arrogant voices of ignorance are gone. They take the fan and the city of San Antonio for granted. It will not longer be about Spurstalk but about everyone we know. We are all friends of S.A. fans. The gauntlet has been shown the glove has been tossed. It is time to shut of 760 until those who take us for granted are vanquished back to the heathen city of Dallas.

Wasn't this in Braveheart?

How about this. If you so feel inclined, how about show them by just tuning into the morning show. You see that way, you can show them that the Spurstalk faction is strong.

[PeterBurns]

sleep when your older dawg...thinking about going out to the birdcage for another thrashing by the 'Runners

You're only as young as the girls you date.
Are there any cuties at the game tonight?

[tonylongoriafan]

Wasn't this in Braveheart?

How about this. If you so feel inclined, how about show them by just tuning into the morning show. You see that way, you can show them that the Spurstalk faction is strong.

unless you're trying to defend pacman

[Obstructed_View]

To get a reaction? or maybe no one from San Antonio can do sports?

Radio stations suck. Walk in to a radio station with a communications degree and they hand you a broom. The guys that get jobs are the people that have been there the longest; rarely does it have anything to do with knowledge or being interesting, usually just the people that will eat the most shit over the long haul. There are a lot of people on this website that I'd rather hear talking sports than Mike Taylor or Jay Howard or Charlie Parker or anyone I ever heard when I lived in SA.

[tonylongoriafan]

You're only as young as the girls you date.
Are there any cuties at the game tonight?

dibbs mofo

[silk]

Radio stations suck. Walk in to a radio station with a communications degree and they hand you a broom. The guys that get jobs are the people that have been there the longest; rarely does it have anything to do with knowledge or being interesting, usually just the people that will eat the most shit over the long haul. There are a lot of people on this website that I'd rather hear talking sports than Mike Taylor or Jay Howard or Charlie Parker or anyone I ever heard when I lived in SA.



So true, same in france, albeit maybe at a lesser extent, from what i heard, even our mediocre radio talking heads seems less bad, in some sense, than yours..

Not that i'll be jumping joy from it...

[Kori Ellis]

he's right though.

Yeah, he is right. A small amount of people complaining about the Cowboys talk on STSA here at SpursTalk is just a drop in the bucket compared to his fan base. The ratings on STSA are higher on Mike Taylor's show than they have been in past (ever?). So he's doing something right for some people. I know a lot of people complain about it here, but he is actually doing well for the station. So Jim Bob is right.

[Mr Roper]

Well...I take a little 2 hour nap....and someone pops in and knocks up my teenage daughter.



Did she at least get pacmans' autograph?

[The Power Hour.]

Yeah, he is right. A small amount of people complaining about the Cowboys talk on STSA here at SpursTalk is just a drop in the bucket compared to his fan base. The ratings on STSA are higher on Mike Taylor's show than they have been in past (ever?). So he's doing something right for some people. I know a lot of people complain about it here, but he is actually doing well for the station. So Jim Bob is right.


Funny, they said the same thing about the Don Harris show also.

[PeterBurns]

Yeah, he is right. A small amount of people complaining about the Cowboys talk on STSA here at SpursTalk is just a drop in the bucket compared to his fan base. The ratings on STSA are higher on Mike Taylor's show than they have been in past (ever?). So he's doing something right for some people. I know a lot of people complain about it here, but he is actually doing well for the station. So Jim Bob is right.

Bingo.

[ScoobyDoo]

ruk rike raylor and ruk rimrob

rupple uh rooshrags

[CubanMustGo.]

Bingo.

Kiss ass!:rolleyes

[my2sons]

maybe its time for the spurs to consider another station that will keep it as the top dog in local sports, then they can talk cowboys all they want and please don't go w/oai and stsa being different because they never really were and are not now

[mouse]

This city has 5 things

The Alamo
The River
The Alamo Dome
The Spurs
and Clear Channel

you do the math.

[David Oliver]

The ratings on STSA are higher on Mike Taylor's show than they have been in past (ever?).

Seriously?

With all due respect, I've seen Arbitron numbers that show STSA has lost 50% of its audience from a year ago at this time.

[MrChug]

I'm sorry...I was waiting to answer but this guy is as fucking annoying as a conceited sweaty fat chick with small tits and gobs of makeup that talks too much about her cat or her kids.

[cool hand]

there is only one thing to do...................EVERYONE STOP LISTENING TO STSA. I have.

[easy7]

there is only one thing to do...................EVERYONE STOP LISTENING TO STSA. I have.

I will stop listening to that radio station as of today. We all should stop to see if we can influence the ratings and someone can take notice. :hat

[purist]

didn't this thread appear before, except it was when vexler and pasacrita had the show? Or wait, no it was when CParker and Chancellor did the morning show. No, never mind. it was jay howard ....

Point is this is a tired thread. Doesn't matter who is at the mic, they all get blasted. There's always somebody better and the current host sucks.

Here's an idea. Just stop listening. If the show is truly that bad, thousands of others will do the same and the hosts will be gone. Otherwise, complaining only stirs more interest in the show among those who have not listened.

[dbestpro]

didn't this thread appear before, except it was when vexler and pasacrita had the show? Or wait, no it was when CParker and Chancellor did the morning show. No, never mind. it was jay howard ....

Point is this is a tired thread. Doesn't matter who is at the mic, they all get blasted. There's always somebody better and the current host sucks.

Here's an idea. Just stop listening. If the show is truly that bad, thousands of others will do the same and the hosts will be gone. Otherwise, complaining only stirs more interest in the show among those who have not listened.

Look Jim Bob, you can't try and disguise yourself and say you should stick around because the guys before you were just as bad. For the record I rate you guys at the top of the list for stinking it up and have like many removed you from the drive home list and am encouraging all of my sports buddies to do the same.

[purist]

Look Jim Bob, you can't try and disguise yourself and say you should stick around because the guys before you were just as bad. For the record I rate you guys at the top of the list for stinking it up and have like many removed you from the drive home list and am encouraging all of my sports buddies to do the same.

Sadly, I'm probably twice the age of Jbob. But nevertheless, my point is not that the current hosts are just as bad the previous ones. My point is that whoever hosts this show will never please everyone. We are fickle as hell as sports fans, and impatient. The same sentiment that spurred the "fire Pop" threads in the past, spurs the "fire the current radio host" threads. the person behind the mic changes, but the complaints never do. You may say you are going to get your buddies to stop listening, but history and reality says you probably won't. Why? because we crave sports 24/7 and we'll put up with even the worst radio hosts in the world for just a chance to have our sports itch scratched while we're driving to and from work.

That's just the way it is.

P.s. and for the record, I find the current host and co-host a bit annoying at times as I do the 1250 crew. But I still listen because of the aforementioned reason.

[SAtown]

At least with Vex and Walter we'd get tons of Spurs talk and interviews with Pop. It takes Mike Taylor a whole fucking minute to get one of his stupid points across, and on top of it, he sounds like an uneducated moron. I don't want to turn on sports talk radio at 5 pm just to hear these two douchebags telling me what the difference is between "gay" and "homo."

Bring back Vex and Walter

[lookitup]

How does 760 say their ratings have gone up in the past year when they have dropped from a 1.5 in Fall '07 to a .4 in Summer '08 which is roughly losing 75% of your audience




KTKR-AM (http://www.ticketsports.com/)


Sports


Clear Channel


1.5


1.3


1.1


0.4

(the past 4 quarters)

[Anti.Hero]

lol calling for pasacrita?

You guys are ridiculous. These must be 1250 trolls.

[AlamoSpursFan]

:lol

I was a 1250 troll until they fired the lovely and talented Dawn Murphy...

[arodz]

For those who say just don't listen: I know that sounds logical, but I'm not trying to get rid of STSA. I'm trying to get them to do more Spurs talk. I've said it before: This city deserves a better sports talk show than what it's getting. That's like trying to tell a heroin addict, just stop doing drugs. It ain't that simple.

[Taco]

How does 760 say their ratings have gone up in the past year when they have dropped from a 1.5 in Fall '07 to a .4 in Summer '08 which is roughly losing 75% of your audience




KTKR-AM (http://www.ticketsports.com/)


Sports


Clear Channel


1.5


1.3


1.1


0.4

(the past 4 quarters)


Wow
Station Format FA07 WI08 SP08 SU08
KTKR-AM All Sports 1.5 1.3 1.1 0.4

http://www.arbitron.com/home/ratings.htm

[tonylongoriafan]

Wow
Station Format FA07 WI08 SP08 SU08
KTKR-AM All Sports 1.5 1.3 1.1 0.4

http://www.arbitron.com/home/ratings.htm

wtf does that mean? translation fools!

[Taco]

:wakeup

[Blake]

How does 760 say their ratings have gone up in the past year when they have dropped from a 1.5 in Fall '07 to a .4 in Summer '08 which is roughly losing 75% of your audience




KTKR-AM (http://www.ticketsports.com/)


Sports


Clear Channel


1.5


1.3


1.1


0.4

(the past 4 quarters)

look up all the ratings during the summer for the previous years.

aint much happenin during the summer in San Antonio in the sports world.

I guarantee you that the fall 08 ratings will look nice when they come in.

and for the record, Taylor does a good job. He's entertaining.

on the other hand C3PO thinks that Andy Everett needs to loosen up. Ive turned off the morning show as it's become unbearable........and I want to punch that arrogant a$$ longhorn gene in the face.

[Al Gore]

Sadly, I'm probably twice the age of Jbob. But nevertheless, my point is not that the current hosts are just as bad the previous ones. My point is that whoever hosts this show will never please everyone.

That's just the way it is.



And if you think about it who are the ones complaining? what do all those show have in common? the WWW Each show would ignore the forums. WOAI had only a hand full of people complaining you, RevHill ,and Pooh.

Your not mentioning the shows no one complained about like the Thompson bros on Saturday, Andy Everett show after the Spurs game, and the Tony Bruno show. Those shows would have balance they would cover many areas and they did talk about emails IMs and forums.

If Mike Taylor was to admit he is a sorry Maverick/Cowboys fan stuck in San Antonio and he would post in the forums he could go from a Zero to a hero.
As all of San Antonio do their best to convert him.

The truth is the Listener has no place to go if they want Ego free radio in San Antonio. So all this "don't tune in" talk is useless. You get Kori to stick a radio antenna on the roof of her house and have TimVP,Tpark,Ducks,The Thompson Bros,The sports grind dudes,Dawn and Peter Burns to take turns talking sports and you will see STSA and ESPN fold in less than 30 days.

[purist]

Props to you AlGore for dropping old school names like Rev Hill and Pooh.
I just consider it a lesson learned ...complaining on forums generally does little to affect programming. As you point out, i was there too at one time.

Guess I've given in. Mainly, I want hosts that at least show effort to know what they're talking about. LIke him or hate him, Taylor gives the effort. So does Everett and Burns. COach A and the Thompsons too. Duel? not so sure. he seems more suited to mainstream pop culture talk radio than sports.

Just my opinion.

[mouse]

One thing is for sure, no matter what time you tune into local radio, no matter who is doing the show,the folks on the boards get used or shit on we are beneath them.

[arodz]

Guess I've given in. Mainly, I want hosts that at least show effort to know what they're talking about. LIke him or hate him, Taylor gives the effort.

Wow, your standards are pretty low. So, any mindless moronic idiot could host the show, but as long as he's putting in the effort he's ok with you? :lol Ok, for the last time: THIS CITY DESERVES BETTER SPORTS TALK RADIO THAN WHAT IT'S GETTING.

[arodz]

BTW: How much effort can there be when he knows dick about the Spurs. Effort would mean keeping himself informed.

[mouse]

I tuned in for the first 3 minutes today and tried to listen to the story of Mike dropping his kids off for Thanksgiving and I lost it, I know it may be a sweet story with a happy ending but I couldn't stay tuned in any longer.
It felt like I was watching the View. I was expecting JimBob to tell the listeners about a cool new stuffing recipe he picked up during his Thanks Giving dinner.

[arodz]

Oh it got worse. The next hour was ALL SOONERS talk. Yes Sooners, NOT Longhorns. Today's show may be the worst ever. And no fucking blog either. :bang

[mouse]

Even though I did not wish to stay tuned in doesn't mean he didn't deliver a quality product. And after all, if the ratings are like Kori says they are then the vato is doing something right and you have to give props where they are due.

[Tom Nissalke]

It sounds as though this gentleman's ratings are pretty high and since all of you are talking about him, he should be doing something right. I will tune into his show later today to see what all the fuss is about.

[arodz]

Even though I did not wish to stay tuned in doesn't mean he didn't deliver a quality product. And after all, if the ratings are like Kori says they are then the vato is doing something right and you have to give props where they are due.

Not really. Just cause he caters to the average moronic sports fan that feeds on this kinds of show, doesn't mean it's good.

[mouse]

Not really. Just cause he caters to the average moronic sports fan that feeds on this kinds of show, doesn't mean it's good.


But you have to ask yourself what is "good" and to who? you as a listener?

Or the $hare holders of the station? sometimes you have to look at the big picture!:wakeup

[Tom Nissalke]

I did tune in for a few minutes and did not find him as bad as some of you say he is. Other than the Texas twang in his voice which sounded a bit contrived and the use of words like "bra" and "homes" to refer to callers, I kind of liked him.

Maybe some of you are jealous because a non-San Antonio guy comes to San Antonio and gets the high profile gig that other San Antonians never received.

[superbigtime]

The guy is a dimwitted shithead who has no real Spurs knowedge. His only plus is that he is not a blind Pop loyalist. He barely talks Spurs basketball and now I can't believe he is doing the postgame talks. I hate his grating voice. Go back to Arlington, D bag. I miss Pasacrita.

[stxspurs]

I did tune in for a few minutes and did not find him as bad as some of you say he is. Other than the Texas twang in his voice which sounded a bit contrived and the use of words like "bra" and "homes" to refer to callers, I kind of liked him.

Maybe some of you are jealous because a non-San Antonio guy comes to San Antonio and gets the high profile gig that other San Antonians never received.


:rollin:rollin:rollin
yeah im sure thats it....did u even read the posts?....and i dont know about that job being "high profile"

[Brazil]

This thread will never die :)

[mouse]

I did tune in for a few minutes and did not find him as bad as some of you say he is. Other than the Texas twang in his voice which sounded a bit contrived and the use of words like "bra" and "homes" to refer to callers,

I notice you didn't mention any Spurs info you picked up by listening.
Maybe you need to to tune in more often, I'm sure you will have another view after about a week or so.


I kind of liked him.

Just like your kinda a Spurs fan only when they win?
This topic is about people who know for sure they are Spur fans and for sure know they don't like him.




Maybe some of you are jealous because a non-San Antonio guy comes to San Antonio and gets the high profile gig that other San Antonians never receive

Yes I am sure that's it! If only he was born on the south side of San Antonio with an accordion in his crib he would sound so much better on the radio.

Look Brah, Chris Duel was not only born in San Antonio he was baptized in the San Antonio River and even he gets shit on a daily basis. Try bringing in Tony Bruno who was born in jersey to do Sports here in San Antonio and see how he is loved by the masses.
It's not the color of your skin or where you was born it's talking Spurs and not about some Chicks camel toe that people want coming out of their AM radio.

[easy7]

Yes I am sure that's it! If only he was born on the south side of San Antonio with an accordion in his crib he would sound so much better on the radio.
I bet if he did half an hour of nothing but accordion playing, the show would be so much better, period. Hell, call it the "South Side menudo half hour in honor of the NFL" and watch the ratings spike for that half hour. I would tune in just for that, just saying...

[Pimp my Banner]

^ :lmao

[CubanMustGo.]

Lets look at the facts!

Is Mike Taylor going anywhere soon?

No!

Do poeple like the Peter Burns morning drive show?

Yes


So move Mike Taylor to 7AM

and Peter Burns to 4Pm

Problem solved.

[arodz]

So, they decide to do a live show from a strip club and vomit all over themselves. I laughed my ass off listening to Jim Bob bumble and stumple on the air trying to fill time. :lmao It was like the radio equivalent of the Ashley Simpson debacle. And Mike has the nerve to continually call his show "The Best Show in Texas".

[Ricardo Romo]

. I laughed my ass off listening to Jim Bob

Mission accomplished. :tu

[stxspurs]

So, they decide to do a live show from a strip club and vomit all over themselves. I laughed my ass off listening to Jim Bob bumble and stumple on the air trying to fill time. :lmao It was like the radio equivalent of the Ashley Simpson debacle. And Mike has the nerve to continually call his show "The Best Show in Texas".

i couldnt stomach it.....JB is horrible..granted he is no host but damn...he couldnt fill time if his life depended on it.....how may times did he say "mike taylor crapped on the listeners"??? hell i rather listen to dingus than that bumbling idiot. u can tell he didnt even want to talk about the spurs for fear he would sound dumb actually trying to give a spurs take.......damn shame!

[fotan2]

i thought the OP was talking about the other Mike Taylor ( Clipper player)