Bubba's Kissing Howard's Ass Right now on his show.....

[tv910]

Bubba's even more irrelevant than Howard (if that's even possible), he needs all the help he can get.

[sinicalypse]

I wonder why he's sniffing around Howard's ass? Bubba should realize more than anyone that Howard isn't going to give anyone any money or make any one a star. For christ's sake Howard already kicked Bubba to the curb, publicly too.

Same thing goes for Jackie.

Do it the Billy West, Stuttering John, Artie way: make a clean break and don't look back.

My guess is that Bubba would want some sort of deal where he could simulcast/tape-delay his morning show, or perhaps even combine the IO show with a "Sirius show" to get the name out there nationally and pick up more affiliates for his morning show. If he can get back to that level and claim that he's got a national footprint I reckon it'd be that much easier for the Topeka. Kanses of the world to sign up with the BRN a la St Louis recently and whatnot.

[pasqua]

why do you guys say bubba is doing well on his own? i haven't been following recently. has he added affiliates? last i checked, it was just tampa and ft myers...

[knu3421]

Bubba is trying to fill his sandwich.

[jimbronie]

I know bubba plays stupid but (some of) the people he has around him (most behind the scenes) are pretty smart.

With that said, could bubba be trying to pull an end around on Howard. By that I mean get his foot in the door knowing full well Howard is on borrowed time and when it becomes convenient for sirius to pull the rug out on Sirius bubba take over the whole channel. ( I am guessing 101 will disappear just like Howard's talent when his comedians left. ).

[The Butler]

why do you guys say bubba is doing well on his own? i haven't been following recently. has he added affiliates? last i checked, it was just tampa and ft myers...

Charleston SC has been on board a couple years. Just added Ft. Walton Beach/Pensacola and the just announced St Louis. Not the same $$$ he was getting from Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami.

[Ruffypup]

That's the thing that was kinda sad listening to him this morning...

He and Brent and Manson are talking up Howard and all of his current "TV deals" like he's still some big star and that they're all tight buddies, in this "radio family"....when in reality, Howard:

A. Isn't even CLOSE to being the powerhouse that he used to be (or ever thought he was)
B. Doesn't give a shit about Bubba or his crew....
C. Wouldn't cross the street to help Bubba/crew come back to Sirius or broker a deal....

Made me feel bad for the guy... and I agree: he seems to be doing pretty well on his own now... I hope he can continue.

Bubba seems to "get" the psychology of ego and maybe his last appearance went so bad that he is reversing the heat on Stern and his crew.

[pasqua]

thanks butler. how has the show been recently? i had to stop listening in January 2011 when the whole "Drop The Trey" thing went down. Has it improved?

I was a big fan of Spice. Has his absence hurt the show?

[rilagent]

My guess is that Bubba would want some sort of deal where he could simulcast/tape-delay his morning show, or perhaps even combine the IO show with a "Sirius show" to get the name out there nationally and pick up more affiliates for his morning show. If he can get back to that level and claim that he's got a national footprint I reckon it'd be that much easier for the Topeka. Kanses of the world to sign up with the BRN a la St Louis recently and whatnot.

OK, I can understand the business reasoning behind that but what does he need Howard for? If he's going to donate his time anyhow why doesn't he just cut out the middle man and offer his services to Sirius directly or one off the other channels?

What benefit is there on being on Howards channels these days besides perhaps getting an opportunity to appear at the Block Party?

[The Butler]

thanks butler. how has the show been recently? i had to stop listening in January 2011 when the whole "Drop The Trey" thing went down. Has it improved?

I was a big fan of Spice. Has his absence hurt the show?

Hit or miss. He's been sucking Sam Simon and PETA's dick this week and going vegan for a week. He blows off the uncensored show too often. His sister Tara has been a shitty replacement for Spice. But while the Stern show seems completely devoid of laughs, I still get a good chuckle out of Bubba from time to time.

[pasqua]

Hit or miss. He's been sucking Sam Simon and PETA's dick this week and going vegan for a week. He blows off the uncensored show too often. His sister Tara has been a shitty replacement for Spice. But while the Stern show seems completely devoid of laughs, I still get a good chuckle out of Bubba from time to time.

that's good to hear. was there any tension when spice left? did bubba feel betrayed?