Alan Belford-Gloria-Parrot Jones
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Do you still win the cash if you say â4GB for meâ in Brisbane?
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Following up as that spot has started this week and yep, the 2006 Nine News theme lives on.
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It wouldnât surprise me if they take Michael McLarens show from 2GB
That would explain what was a bit of a vague exit. Peter handled it well but it felt like there was more to the story from a station point of view.
A shame, it is a one person operation over night so I donât think they are saving a heap of money.
Rugby League Legends Join Wide World of Sports New Radio Show
The biggest names in rugby league are joining the new Wide World of Sports radio show from Monday, February 17.
The man regarded as the greatest fullback to play the game, Billy Slater, NSWâs most capped captain, Paul Gallen, and Blues Origin coach, Brad Fittler will be giving their opinions and insights on the biggest stories in rugby league and engaging directly with listeners on 2GB and 4BC.
Slater will join WWOS host Mark Levy on Mondays, with Gallen on Tuesdays and Fittler on every Wednesday, while the former long-time TV host of Wide World of Sports, Ken Sutcliffe, will be a special guest each Thursday night for âKennyâs Cornerâ.
Meanwhile, The Continuous Call Team will be back in 2020 with a lineup including Mark Levy, Darryl Brohman, Erin Molan, Mark Riddell, David Morrow, Jamie Soward, Anthony Griffin, Chris Warren, James Willis and Joel Caine. Ray Hadley will continue to call State of Origin games and the NRL Grand Final.
âWide World of Sports radio has the biggest names and the best coverage of sport and rugby league in particular, with Slater, Gallen and Fittler adding a new layer of expert commentary,â said Nine Radio Head of Content, Greg Byrnes.
âThe show will give Sydney and Brisbane listeners everything they need to know about the game they love.
âThe Continuous Call Team is set for another cracking season as they return for a record 34th year covering rugby league.â
Fitzy & Whipper from NOVA 96.9 stitched up Ray Hadley for Valentineâs day a couple of days ago, (the videoâs on the NOVA 96.9 web site if you want a look), so Ray put this in the newspaper yesterday (Iâm guessing it was the Sydney Morning Herald)?
Looks similar to the Herald Sun messages, so guessing itâs the Tele and heâs paid the 30 odd bucks for the gag
Theyâre too old to play âthe boysâ thatâs why.
His listeners probably could do with a horn as an alarm clock 
Speaking of which, I was listening to the podcast of Alan Jonesâ breakfast out of sheer boredom (also wanting to listen if @nickatnights was right about Alan Jones being so bad itâs funny) and I find that every time Gloria starts up followed by Alanâs voice saying âyes it isâ just makes me crack up for no reason. That combination for some bizarre reason is hilarious but at the same time I couldnât listen to Gloria in the same way I used to ever again.
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Itâs the Gloria & Mulray conversations that used to crack me up.
Hereâs just one example.
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Gloria is likely a paid actor/actress.
Bryan Wiseman was often hired by 2UE to spice up shows, eg the many crank callers to Stan Zemanekâs show.
I thought that was Stan that hired him? According to this, 2UE put a stop to it after it was exposed by Today Tonight
Meanwhile, I just randomly tuned in today to Deb Knightâs show and they were playing a scene from The Simpsons. Not sure that would have gone down well with 2GBâs target demographic.
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So nice reading that old article with Stanâs quotes.
I think all forum members will agree we will NEVER hear another announcer like Stan Zemanek. And no AM night program will ever come close.
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He lit the fuse and he blew the dynamite.
Zenamek didnât fit in on mornings on 2GB and I think his year there was a mistake. His home was nights on 2UE and I still miss his program.
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What about Bob Francis?
I also miss Stan at night. Was very entertaining.
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READY SET TOKYO
Exciting podcast returns to shine a spotlight on Tokyo 2020
Ready Set Tokyo â a podcast dedicated to the worldâs biggest sporting event â is back for a jam-packed second season.
Launched last year, Ready Set Tokyo , the only podcast of its type in Australia, delivers a variety of interviews, news and opinion, all about the Olympic Games, with a focus on Tokyo 2020.
Hosted by 3AWâs Shane McInnes and 2GBâs Natalie Peters , Ready Set Tokyo is appointment listening for sports fans and anyone who loves the excitement and exhilaration of the Olympic Games.
McInnes and Peters are experts in their field, both having covered two Olympic Games, London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016.
Sit back, relax and prepare to delve into all things Tokyo 2020.
Youâll learn about the athletes as McInnes and Peters talk to the movers and shakers within the Olympic bubble, while also covering a diverse range of discussion topics around various Olympic themes.
Among the guests featured to date are John Coates , Kieren Perkins , Kevan Gosper , Andrew Gaze , Sally Pearson and Steve Hooker .
The podcast has quickly established itself as a must-visit destination for the very latest in Olympic Games news, including the potential effect of coronavirus on Tokyo.
In 2020, weâll chat to athletes from across the globe as they prepare to make the trip to Tokyo for the sporting event that captivates the world.
Shane McInnes is a sports broadcaster with 3AW. As well as the Olympics, he has covered two Commonwealth Games, Glasgow and the Gold Coast.
Natalie Peters is the 2GB news director. She has also covered two Winter Olympics, in Sochi and Pyeongchang.
Ready Set Tokyo is available at wwos.nine.com.au, via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast servers.
I too miss Stan⌠never be someone like him again. 2GB has become like Talking lifestyle at night at times. A bit boring even though I like John. His weekend program is much better with Paul (athough there is a bit of Talking Lifestyle in that show too!).
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