bbb Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Seems like you had to be listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 8, 2016 Author Share Posted January 8, 2016 actually it is kind of hilarious, at least to me, on it's own, but yes, listening would put things a bit more in context. Seems like you had to be listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I finally have Sirius. I've had XM for years, but gave up trying to deal with customer service a long time ago. I've talked with other people who agree they are the worst ever. But, they've streamlined the things you can do online, so that I finally got what I wanted. How does the Stern channel work? I'm so used to podcasts now, and wonder if it works somewhat like that. I know the live show would obviously be on (does he just go to whenever he feels like it like he used to on terrestrial?) But, do they also play the show back throughout the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) I finally have Sirius. I've had XM for years, but gave up trying to deal with customer service a long time ago. I've talked with other people who agree they are the worst ever. But, they've streamlined the things you can do online, so that I finally got what I wanted. How does the Stern channel work? I'm so used to podcasts now, and wonder if it works somewhat like that. I know the live show would obviously be on (does he just go to whenever he feels like it like he used to on terrestrial?) But, do they also play the show back throughout the day? He's on from 6 am to roughly 10 am EST then they do a Wrap-Up show co-hosted by Baba Booey. Channel 101 is a west coast feed. The show loops throughout the day on channel 100. On the weekends (Thursday - Sunday) they play highlights from the week and classic bits. Edited January 16, 2016 by ChevyVanMiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I finally have Sirius. I've had XM for years, but gave up trying to deal with customer service a long time ago. I've talked with other people who agree they are the worst ever. But, they've streamlined the things you can do online, so that I finally got what I wanted. You do realize XM and Sirius are the same company now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) You do realize XM and Sirius are the same company now? Yup, but they are still treated as separate companies. You still need a separate XM online account and you have to call a different number to talk to their customer service for XM radios. You can't bundle XM and Sirius into one account which is so dumb. Edited January 16, 2016 by BuffaloBillsForever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 I thought it was interesting how SLJ talked about how he overcame severe stuttering as a child. He even didn't talk for over a year because the other children picked on him so badly. What was funny about the discussion was how SLJ revealed that when he says the word mother$&@%er, it helps to "switch off" the stammering. He seems like a real down to earth dude. Great interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 that really was one of the best interviews...couple that with this week and one of the worst....stupid kloe k. i am sure it was as bad as i think in my head, but the subject matter just has ZERO interest to me. I listened but i was not impressed. Hey, they can't all be homeruns. I thought it was interesting how SLJ talked about how he overcame severe stuttering as a child. He even didn't talk for over a year because the other children picked on him so badly. What was funny about the discussion was how SLJ revealed that when he says the word mother$&@%er, it helps to "switch off" the stammering. He seems like a real down to earth dude. Great interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 You can go to a bay full of pirates and download his daily shows commercial free. you can go on the sirius xm app if you have it and play shows by demand. I finally have Sirius. I've had XM for years, but gave up trying to deal with customer service a long time ago. I've talked with other people who agree they are the worst ever. But, they've streamlined the things you can do online, so that I finally got what I wanted. How does the Stern channel work? I'm so used to podcasts now, and wonder if it works somewhat like that. I know the live show would obviously be on (does he just go to whenever he feels like it like he used to on terrestrial?) But, do they also play the show back throughout the day? 7-1030ish. commercials about every hour. monday-wednesday at least right now. his new contract he will probably be on 1 day a week from 8:30 to 8:43. He's on from 6 am to roughly 10 am EST then they do a Wrap-Up show co-hosted by Baba Booey. Channel 101 is a west coast feed. The show loops throughout the day on channel 100. On the weekends (Thursday - Sunday) they play highlights from the week and classic bits. 7, 7 am now. The Wrap Up Show has got much, much better over the year. I do miss BTLS. A lot. His show got weak as he went to podcast, etc. For two years he and Howard had the ultimate lineup with the sports dude at night. You do realize XM and Sirius are the same company now? No, they're not. I have a lifetime sub to Sirius, well 3 of them. It is not a lifetime sub to SiriusXM. If I want to continue with my Sirius lifetime contracts I must have original Sirius equipment. I have 3 stillettos on standby, and a few other radios I have collected over the years to avoid having to lose my lifetime sub. Some could argue that my buy in to the lifetime subs was worth it - but, when you consider my first contract was $299 and second was $399 and than the one I got for my dad was $499... over ten years about $10/month. My dad paid for his, and excluding him I saved a lot, but I got the radio almost 10 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks for all the info, everyone. (Not you, Jack!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Yup, but they are still treated as separate companies. You still need a separate XM online account and you have to call a different number to talk to their customer service for XM radios. You can't bundle XM and Sirius into one account which is so dumb. Sirius has never been known for great customer service. Trying to cancel service on a radio almost had me considering just keeping the service going than deal with their phone support. No, they're not. I have a lifetime sub to Sirius, well 3 of them. It is not a lifetime sub to SiriusXM. If I want to continue with my Sirius lifetime contracts I must have original Sirius equipment. I have 3 stillettos on standby, and a few other radios I have collected over the years to avoid having to lose my lifetime sub. Some could argue that my buy in to the lifetime subs was worth it - but, when you consider my first contract was $299 and second was $399 and than the one I got for my dad was $499... over ten years about $10/month. My dad paid for his, and excluding him I saved a lot, but I got the radio almost 10 years ago It's two different technologies they use, that's why you need to keep a Sirius radio going on your lifetime sub. BTW, I've got a Sportster 4 I'm not using gathering dust if you want to make an offer. Jack - Sirius subscriber since 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sirius has never been known for great customer service. Trying to cancel service on a radio almost had me considering just keeping the service going than deal with their phone support. It's two different technologies they use, that's why you need to keep a Sirius radio going on your lifetime sub. BTW, I've got a Sportster 4 I'm not using gathering dust if you want to make an offer. Jack - Sirius subscriber since 2002. yeah, but when i called sirius about transferring my lifetime sub to a new device that is siriusxm supported they said it is not possible because siriusxm is a different company. maybe they were wrong. i'll call again some time. remind me when it comes time for the tbdahot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 yeah, but when i called sirius about transferring my lifetime sub to a new device that is siriusxm supported they said it is not possible because siriusxm is a different company. maybe they were wrong. They are right and wrong in what they are saying. It's two different technologies, but not two different companies. Wish I could explain it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 They are right and wrong in what they are saying. It's two different technologies, but not two different companies. Wish I could explain it better. oh i know what you're saying; i remember reading an article about it somewhere when they merged how things would be the same but different. the technology that xm uses is not truly even satellite. it is sent from satellite to receivers on the ground which repeat the signal - thus an xm radio does not have to have as clear of a shot at the sky to receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 the technology that xm uses is not truly even satellite. it is sent from satellite to receivers on the ground which repeat the signal - thus an xm radio does not have to have as clear of a shot at the sky to receive. That came out in the early days as a work around for XM radios dropping signals around tall buildings. Sirius satellites move, and they have three in orbit, so there's a good chance you have at least one above you. XM has two that are stationary, one east coast, one west. So as you move, you could lose the signal more easily. NYC is one example where XM had to add repeaters to keep subscribers happy. I've only found one area in all my years of driving that I could consistently lose signal with my Sirius unit, it was down a county road in the woods of Massachusetts, for about 5 miles. Once I got out of that area, everything was fine. Found this article that gives a basic overview of the two sat systems... http://www.johnweeks.com/steps/siriusvrsxm12step.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbb Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Sirius has never been known for great customer service. Trying to cancel service on a radio almost had me considering just keeping the service going than deal with their phone support. That's why it took me years to get Sirius added and get my online account back. They drove me nuts, and I never had the time to try to crack them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted February 1, 2016 Author Share Posted February 1, 2016 Tiki Tai Tai....I am torry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 Tipi Tipi https://www.howardstern.com/wack-pack-contributors/24859-final-farewell-crackhead-bob-dead-56/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChevyVanMiller Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Really nice piece on Howard's interviewing prowess. http://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/celebrity/confessor-feminist-adult-what-the-hell-happened-to-howard-stern/ar-BBuWyyf?li=BBnbfcL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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