G+_jeff perry Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 So I know I missed a few weeks of episodes...apparently they were key. What happened to Tom and Iaz? I hate to say it, but their personality really held my attention on TNT. I rarely listen now as the show is dull and lifeless. The banter just isn't there. AAA still has me interested. FLOSS Weekly needs some life too. Every comment anyone ever makes is "awesome" in the eyes of the host...which just doesn't cut it. I'm fearing the TWIT brand is slowly dying for lack of foresight and true radio talent. Please note, I am not trying to offend anyone with these comments. I am merely sharing some constructive criticism. I have been a listener for years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Turner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm glad that I'm not the only one that has seen this change. I'm still doing my best to listen, but its getting tougher by the day. The personalities just aren't what they used to be. Maybe Leo Laporte should think back to his Screensavers days and bring back some of that youth and fun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Rac Cossart Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Jason Turner I know TWiT is saying they are not finished with the format yet, I still try to listen daily to get there idea of what is news, but light hearted it is not. I like Mike Elgan but he is not fluid or "fun" to watch. This format seems to me to lack any spontaneity. I do believe it is better than when the switch happened and I hope to see at least a second person in studio which helps the conversation. Overall the TWiT network in my opinion is the best out there, but with huge growth comes growing pains. I do like the new schedule of shows, much better, timing between show is greatly reduced. Hope to see more in the future. Thanks for the post Jason Turner and thanks to TWiT for the shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Spencer Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I wish Leo who just bring back the screen saver or something like it. He could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Matt Lyons Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 The TWiT brand is just changing, not dying. They're going for a more news-y approach than a personality based one. At least that's what it feels like to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Russ Smith Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Actually I like the more focused shows. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Turner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I sure hope that you guys are right that this is just "growing pains." I do enjoy the "brand" and would like to see it succeed. I wonder if they are offered any "training" on how to grow into becoming a "radio celebrity" type... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Turner Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Dennis D. McDonald Typically I get most of my "daily" news that way as well. But, I do travel quite a bit and I enjoy listening to podcasts during that "windshield time" of 2+ hours a day. That's where the "radio personality" comes in to play. Who wants to listen to boring folks w/o banter and try to stay awake at the same time while driving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jeffrey Smith Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Iyaz got a job at CNET I think, and Tom's contract was not renewed (I think due to the fact that he is not local to Petaluma anymore, and Leo wants a news director in the Brickhouse) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Spencer Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 http://www.cordkillers.com/ Here is what Tom and Brian are doing now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jason Turner Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Thanks for the updates fellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Russ Smith Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Wow, i loved the framerate show, but only found it late last year, and then it was gone. Thanks Jason Spencer now i see they've become cordkillers, nice! Cording cutting is a fascinating subject, finally I can get the framerate (in a different form) back. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Jeffrey Smith Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 NSFW Show just did their last show on TWiT. They are going independent as Night Attack. Leo is getting more focused on tech news. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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