This is actually really old news, but I watched it again and wanted to post it. Its a segment from Glenn Beck that aired a few months ago when all the shock jocks were getting fired. Glenn took the side of free speech and gives one of the best commentaries on the subject you'll ever see. Plus I think this is the first talk show Debbie Wolf(aka Happy Typing Girl) was on. Enjoy:
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Monday, August 20, 2007
Satellite Radio Update
According to this article, Sirius Satellite Radio is considering adding video content. There is also an update on the potential merger between XM and Sirius.
First the video doesn't seem that interesting. It will be targeted to kids, so even if XM did it too, there is little chance of any Opie&Anthony or Ron&Fez content. But if it increases subscriptions, then I suppose its a good thing.
The article also says that the chance of a merger is almost zero at this point. I'm starting to agree with the Feds on this one. At first, the thought of twice the content at the same price sounded like a good deal, but there is no way that would actaully happen. For one thing, neither system has the bandwidth to double their content (even less if they add video). Plus, Howard Stern and Opie&Anthony have hated each other since they were on the same radio station in New York many years ago. Since the potential new president of the merged company, Mel Karmazin, is a big Stern fan, O&A wouldn't get the support they do from XM. And who knows what would happen to Ron&Fez.
The current setup seems better and better. With their FM simulcast on Krock, XMers get 5-6 hours of O&A. And rumor has it that Ron&Fez are probably returning to FM soon also. With the potential for up to 12 hours of shock jockery already, who needs a merger?
First the video doesn't seem that interesting. It will be targeted to kids, so even if XM did it too, there is little chance of any Opie&Anthony or Ron&Fez content. But if it increases subscriptions, then I suppose its a good thing.
The article also says that the chance of a merger is almost zero at this point. I'm starting to agree with the Feds on this one. At first, the thought of twice the content at the same price sounded like a good deal, but there is no way that would actaully happen. For one thing, neither system has the bandwidth to double their content (even less if they add video). Plus, Howard Stern and Opie&Anthony have hated each other since they were on the same radio station in New York many years ago. Since the potential new president of the merged company, Mel Karmazin, is a big Stern fan, O&A wouldn't get the support they do from XM. And who knows what would happen to Ron&Fez.
The current setup seems better and better. With their FM simulcast on Krock, XMers get 5-6 hours of O&A. And rumor has it that Ron&Fez are probably returning to FM soon also. With the potential for up to 12 hours of shock jockery already, who needs a merger?
Monday, August 13, 2007
Trapped...Again
The next installment of R. Kelly's weird Trapped in the Closet series of videos came out today. You can see episode 13 as well as catch up on the first 12 at ifc.com.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
WRX
I traded my Subaru for another:
Its a 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX. The turbo engine has plenty of power and the handling is spot on. And I like the obnoxious yellow.
Its a 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX. The turbo engine has plenty of power and the handling is spot on. And I like the obnoxious yellow.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Angry Nintendo Nerd
Check out the Angry Nintendo Nerd's videos. Basically he reviews old NES games and complains about how bad they are. He's also pretty vulgar about it, so wear headphones if you watch these at work. The Top Gun, Bible Adventures, and Ghostbusters reviews are some of the funniest. Its also pretty interesting to see someone trying to play these crappy games.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
The return of Futurama
This is another show that never should have been canceled. It just had the misfortune of being on Fox. Thanks to the success of the DVDs, they're coming out with New Futurama DVDs. Look forward to the first disc in November.
