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Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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scapulataf posted:

This just happened to my starmate 4 a few weeks before christmas. You get the same "Antenna not detected" thing on the display?
I bought a starmate 5 on boxing day, and cancelled my 4, but I took it apart and I think I've found the problem. Assuming yours isn't on the antenna itself, then open it up and take a look inside where it plugs in to the dock. Use a magnifying glass if you have to. On mine there is a little soldered joint that broke. I'm still trying to figure out how to solder somethnig that small, but I will come up with a solution soon, I hope.
I switch my radio between my car and work vehicles, and always take it off the dock when I'm working/leaving my car wherever. So I suspect that after a few years of that joint flexing, and moving it finally broke.

Also, as the iron shiek would probably say "gently caress THE ERIC THE MIDGET, HE IS A CHEAP JEW human being SON OF A BITCH, I WILL gently caress HIS rear end AND MAKE HIM HUMBLE"!!!

You might try solder paste. (Just don't confuse it with flux which is nowhere near the same thing).

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Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Graviton v2 posted:

We should really just email Richard and ask.

In fact done:


I might orgasm if he replies.

I'm pretty sure I recall Howard bitching that his mouse 'froze' one day which leads me to think that they don't have touch screens.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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So nobody was repulsed by the king of all psycho therapy's bad-winner attitude? His crowing and belittling of everyone else for not being the paragon of mental health his is made me cringe. I know he tried to play it off like he was joking or just saying it get them to seek help, but he meant it, all of it. What a twisted gently caress.

I wish Howard scored worst or second worst, his spiral of denial and self hatred would have been glorious. Instead we get Benji going on and on and on about the test. Though Robin attacking Howard was pretty sweet.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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NJersey posted:

Woooooo!

Howard gets me rolling every time he does Oprah's sister


Really? I find his poor racial caricature offensive and he goes on with it way too long. I actually turned over to another station when he went off today.

edit: Most of Howard's black impressions sound like Andy and Amos light to me, and I can handle it for a while but after too long it starts to get insulting and I give up on it.

Though oddly the old days when they did full on Andy and Amos I found it pretty funny.

And Sal's black voices are so over the top they work on a level he never intends.

I guess my issue is blatant racism is funny because you can laugh at the person being racist and how dumb their impression is, but Howard's interpretation of how black people talk is more subtly (and in my mind truthfully) prejudiced and therefore offensive to me.

Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 05:25 on Jan 27, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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kylej posted:

Tuning into the Howard Stern show definitely seems like a good idea if you're easily offended by racial caricatures and politically incorrect humor.

ugh, how did I know you'd all pile on? I find most of the humor on Stern to be great, even the racially sensitive stuff, but Howard doing his poor dumb friend of the family impression (aka every black impression he does, because all blacks have a southern drawl and don't use 'proper' English) gets annoying. That is all. And I have found that his Oprah's sister bits go on too long.

gently caress I don't get offended by much. I love hate man, Gilbert and Yucko for God's sake! It just annoys me that every time Howard "plays black" he plays a Stepin Fetchit negro, with lots of "I is sho' glad to be hea" type bullshit.

edit: It's like his bad homo room, gay parody 'acting'. It's dumb at best, cringe worthy at worst.

Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 06:08 on Jan 27, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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scapulataf posted:

This reminded me of something from a few years ago. THey played a clip of Imus, who had some guy on his show call up, doing an "I is be black" routine, talking about how he banged Beth O, trashing her and so on. Howard and Beth were upset, rightfully so I guess. But Howard got SO pissed off "they were implying that she has sex with BLACK MEN" A WHITE WOMAN HAVING INTERRACIAL SEX WITH A BLACK MAN. Insert sal apology joke here. And then he has a porn star in the sutdio, "you ever do scenes with black guys?. Yes? Really"!!
THen a regular girl who happens to be a guest, "You've had sex with black guys? WOW, you're so wild"!!

Black men, people, BLACK MEN.


And don't forget that according to Howard, Fergie must be constantly getting hosed by the other members of the Blackeyed Peas, because BLACK MEN can't not gently caress a white girl if they are around them too much. Regardless of the fact that they are co-workers and professional performers, and that she is married.

I think Howard's racism is more insidious because it is derived from his inadequacy over his dick and therefore he fears hugely endowed BLACK MEN and their ability to steal white women because every girl just wants a massive dick up in them and would leave Howard the second they got a hard loving from a black dick.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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chiz posted:

Yeah, well, he also got the poo poo beaten out of him by them, he was the only white guy in an all black neighborhood and was constantly harassed.

Really? This is the first I'm hearing of that. Where did you hear about him getting beat up?

edit:WOOSH!
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Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 23:07 on Jan 28, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Mad Doctor Cthulhu posted:



And there's no fiber in it at all. Or vitamins, nutrients. Just a bunch of calories and sugar. No benefit to humanity at all!


So how long until Robin meets a Breatherian Guru and starts preaching the benefits of not eating or drinking?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wiley_Brooks#Wiley_Brooks

Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 05:20 on Feb 3, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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No don't you see his problem is the Android sucks. Now Blackberry that's where its at, or possibly iPhone, I'm not sure...does an Android have a sim card? They are the future you know. Hey get John Hein in here to explain this stuff!

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Crotch Bat posted:

That's really hosed up of you to speak ill of the dead. He's gone, let him rest in peace.

Seriously, Crotch Bat is right, quit all the Eric is still alive poo poo. It's great that he out lived the doctors diagnosis, but keeping him "alive" for the sake of a joke is just sick.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Streebs posted:

Jim Bruer is awesome and hilarious :colbert:

Do you live in some parallel but opposite universe that is only linked to our world via Something Awful? Bruer is occasionally tolerable on the show but absolutely unlistenable on his own show.

edit: He's ok in scripted comedy. (So I'll forgive your ignorance about his horribleness.):cool::respek::clint:
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Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 04:01 on Feb 10, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Bonzo posted:

I'm willing to bet that this is talked about for at least two days when they get back.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1356638/Pamela-Anderson.html

Wow, a semi-sheer top that almost lets me see something. Who the gently caress cares? Or if you do has this been forgotten?


Click here for the full 480x676 image.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Kelly posted:

I would also enjoy something live. As it stands, I just tune over to O&A on Fridays or days he is off. It would nice if he had something live on 100. I don't count Jay Thomas - that poo poo is terrible.

Speaking of O&A when the hell is the merger happening in Canada?

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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The Extrapolator posted:

Ronnie's girlfriend is pretty hot and so young looking. Lucky old man working his creep

NSW probably get in trouble for looking at it work
edit : oops I hosed up.



http://i.imgur.com/Vxhps.jpg



Is dat faucet a Moen?

Naw it ain't even! :roflolmao:

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Vakal posted:

He wasn't on the main show exactly, it was just a Lisa G phone news interview spot.

But he said he was aware that Stern was bashing him about the bike/farming thing, and countered that Howard is just jealous that he has nothing that he really enjoys in life and that he is going to die a bitter old man surrounded by his money. (exact words)

That is goddamn sweet.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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OG KUSH BLUNTS posted:

Sirius would be nothing without me, gently caress Oprah, I was 100% responsible for the merger, and where is my respect.

My favorite bit was him bitching about her 3 day work week; pot calling the kettle a negro-woman from the south much, Howard?

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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CapnPyro posted:

He's working 6 days in december! Id like to try that with my boss, see how well it works out.

I'd like his staff to tell him that they are only going to be there the days he is and see how Howard takes it.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Howard: "Doug didn't you get my email last night? Why didn't you put the pictue on the web site?"
Doug: "I was at a birthday party for my son."
Howard: "Why didn't you do if after, or this morning?"
Doug: "Sorry Howard."
Howard: "I never ask you to do anything, and now this one thing you can't do!"


Holy poo poo, what a baby. I know he wants the drat picture up but expecting your staff to be ready and willing to bend to your every whim, on a weekend, placing his requests above their family. Sheesh!

Hey Howard, some of work to live, not live to work.

Speaking of which, doesn't Howard get all bitchy when people tweet at him that he should be working during his time off, yet he can browbeat his staff about their work ethic on their unpaid weekends.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Millstone posted:

The cat is definitely a replacement for something.

Also the overexposed shot doesn't work here.

She brought up the cat to Howard by saying "I met the sweetest little boy today". No she's not kid crazy or anything.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Kelly posted:

Jesus - Jason wrecked Ross Zapin. What a dummy Ross is - easily one of the most loathsome people at Sirius. Then, typical pretend tough guy, he asks Jason to "step outside" when he couldn't win verbally. :rolleyes:

Though admittedly Jason could benefit from a savage beating. He is such a lovely little instigator.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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AltronHGX posted:

I feel like 3 to 5 of the 20 or so regular posters in this thread are still actually subscribed to SIRIUS.

Bought a life time years back because I'm a cheap gently caress. By my math I have had free Sirius for about 4 years now. I also buy old sirius units from yard sales for $5-$10 for replacement parts since the antennas are built like poo poo; though I am still on my first radio.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Gary laughing at the fact that Howard didn't even see the guy in the photos who posted them on Facebook, and now Robin laughing at him for getting personal weather forcasts, awesome.

Howard: "What's so goddamn funny?"

You are Howard, you are so removed from being an 'everyman' it is mother-loving hilarious. You self-centred emotional zombie.

Angry Howard is the best Howard.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Evil Agita posted:



To me it wouldn't be nearly as bad if they were just up front about it. If someone is expecting to hear the show then wake up and the show isn't on- well thats when they will get mad about it. It ain't rocket science.

To me it wouldn't be nearly as bad if they weren't just phoning it in. From someone who said they demand to make the best show ever at all times the most recent stuff seems really lazy.

Indolent Bastard fucked around with this message at 01:30 on Sep 23, 2011

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Burden posted:

From what I have seen the new channels are only available online through the web or through the apps on Android, BlackBerry, iOS, and a new radio called Edge.

Sirius XM, doing everything they can to keep listeners.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Millstone posted:

Accidentally tuned into Abe Kanan today. Fell asleep at wheel. Crashed car.

Who is this clown and where did he come from? He is god-awful.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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brewz posted:

I've been a listener since the show premiered on Sirius in 2006.

I'm out. Finished. Done.


Can someone recommend me a good podcast to fill my endless hours on the road? I've been listening to Democracy Now, Joe Rogan, and pretty much all the NPR stuff.


Anything else I should be aware of?

Try here: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3335405

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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A Intimate Rimjobs posted:

:siren: Eric the Midget voicemail and Jeff the Drunk call this morning :siren:

Then Howard complained about how he doesn't like something.

Hearing him bitch about how Halloween annoys him and he wishes it would just go away really shines a spotlight on just how miserable an old man he truly is. I am tuning over to Jay Thomas and Ellis on a far more frequent basis.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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I love how Howard is incredulous that people think going on his show is bad idea for peoples careers. How many people have been fired or otherwise disciplined just for being on his show, not even having said anything controversial? The hottest girl with the ugliest guy comes to mind. Either he knows and doesn't truly care about his guests, or he is completely delusional about his show being career poison.

edit: Also, F-Brett.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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AxeManiac posted:

I'm surprised Howard isn't into Glee, but I guess because it is scripted and you don't vote on it, he doesn't watch it.

Does any woman's whole rear end in a top hat hang out? No? Then Howard isn't interested.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Christmas, feh, what a bunch of hooey and nonsense. Everyone running around like maniacs; buying a bunch of gifts no one needs. You'll slip and hurt yourself on the ice. Just stay home with your mutha and we can stare at the wall together.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Cliche Guevara posted:

Reminder: as little as he works now, as much money as he has, as much as he's accomplished...

He is miserable. I take comfort in that. Why do you think he gave up karate, chess, painting and, soon to be, photography? It's because he's only good at radio. As much as there is competition out there - whether it be conservative radio (O'Reilly, Rush, Hannity) or Howard-clones (O&A, Bubba, Imus), he's still the best at it. Even if his loving show sucks now.

Of course, due to all of the above, I wait for the day to tune in again when his wife leaves him, he loses his pets and house, and his subscribers dash out in droves.

I like it when he's angry. Call me crazy. :v:

You're not crazy, angry Howard is at least compelling, and he has something to say. Howard on a day where he isn't sparked up is BORING. Having nice bland interviews with polite guests and talking about how he had dinner out on Friday is not great radio. Howard going balistic about almost anything is at least passionate.

And I too take solice in the fact that no matter how great his life is, on the inside he is numb and he just wishes he could genuinely feel something. Hence why Richard crying always amazes Howard.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Brocktoon posted:

I think you are all missing the brilliance of this calendar. Beth has an umbrella in April! April Showers! GET IT?!

Seriously, this whole calendar is a metaphor for the show: lazily done. Stern harps on and on about how he doesn't sell crappy merchandise to his fans, but when he actually does, it's shoddily put together. He can hide behind "hey, I'm just an amateur" all he wants, but this is a supposed professional product that he's urging his fans to buy.

And it especially irks me, because I work with stuff like this every day, and see work this shoddy because "it's good enough" or "no one will notice". Why do something half-assed?

Mutt can talk all he wants about how flawless Beth's skin is in person, but no human has ZERO PORES in their skin whatsoever. It's unnerving. She looks computer generated.

What's your problem? Everything the Stern-iverse creates is top notch. It should be, everything costs a small fortune to make.



And who are you to criticise? What do you do for a living?

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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AxeManiac posted:

I don't think Beth could be "in on" anything. I don't think she could hold up any ruse for long.

It is kind of maddening how he can't see the Imus/Deirdre connection or just doesn't care to address it, but it is his show, so that is probably why nobody goofs on him but the listeners, the only people who can.

...for 30 seconds before Howard erupts with an emphatic "FUCKK OWF!" hangs up and then takes Bobo's call to sooth his bruised ego.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Vakal posted:

Those are very disrespectful words. If Chuck heard you say that he would punch you right in the face.

And he would be right to do so, because he is a man's man!

That's right Chuck Zito will knock your rear end out. (With one of his long winded and over blown stories; the man is more effective than Ambien.)

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Mr Hands Colon posted:

Well, fake Herman Cain was a total bust. What the hell happened to this show?

Complacency.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Mike Tahoe posted:

Back/neck problems, germaphobia, and now frequent urination...is there anything Dr. Sarno's book can't cure?

A God complex.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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sedative posted:

If you guys were thinking of getting me a Christmas present I'd definitely love some arm warmers











Sleeves? Feh.

Finally Beth looking as good as people on the show always go on about. Use a professional photographer, get professional results. No joker smiles, no harsh lights, no (visable) photoshop. She seriously looks fantastic.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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sedative posted:

Eric didn't want to say what he's being paid for that tv show because someone from SFN would tell SSI and get him in trouble again. That led to Howard complaining about SFN being terrible, hating Howard, hating Beth, hating the show, etc and saying it should be shut down.


Howard was the photographer :ssh:

Holy poo poo. I take it all back, sorry Howard.

Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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prefect posted:

I like Jason Kaplan. He and Ralph are, for me, the last two people on the show who seem to have some of the old-school feeling. Jason likes to instigate poo poo, and Ralph will actually disagree with people sometimes. I like those guys.

What, am I the crazy one?

I don't much like Ralph but the fact that Geek Time gets half decent guests like Wayne Knight and new directors and writers, while Howard re-interviews Chuck-loving-Zito for the hundredth time. It really does spotlight how little effort is going into the show.

Also, gently caress everything about Jason Kaplan.

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Indolent Bastard
Oct 26, 2007

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Does this mean that the show staffers can now poo poo all over Howard for doing something that distracts him from making the best radio possible, in the same way he dumps on Richard for doing anything outside the Stern universe?

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