episode guide to the talkSPORT shows

faceless · admin Joined: 25 Apr 2006

I've been meaning to keep notes of the contents of most shows for a while now, but only really get as far as the cursory comments I put in the download section, so I'm wondering if anyone reading this has got notes of relevant topics in any shows? The idea would be to make up a browsable topic list, and then perhaps create a wikipedia page with the info.

I realise it's a fairly OCD thing to do, but I do like my lists...

Also, I'm planning to make a Galloway dance-mix jobby and if any of you know of particular good putdowns or laughs in any show, then I'd appreciate the input.

PaintDry · Joined: 12 Jan 2007

'Schoolboy howler' at the senate comes immediately to mind as to his putdowns, all-time classic.
'Scottish Billys', the rubbish we were dragged through with the fox-hunting, conspiracy theories and quacking ducks, these seem to have had him particularly exasperated as I recall off the top of my head.

major.tom · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 8:16 pm Post subject:

Sounds like an interesting project. Either Friday or Saturday (yes, my memory is that bad) he re-iterated his opinion of Christopher Hitchens (drink-soaked popinjay) -- doesn't sound complete.

I would shy away from some of his catch phrases, though, such as his "shiver running along looking for a spine to run up" or "2 cheeks" only because I think he uses them a bit too frequently. He likes to mention "white coats" whenever people call in with "conspiracy" theories. "They're coming to take me away (ha ha)" Very Happy

"Have they let you out for the weekend?" (Saturday's show, about 44 mins in, talking to John).

There are some gems, but it'll be painstaking finding them. Let me know if you want help with that.

popinjay · Joined: 02 Jan 2007

major.tom · Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 10:53 pm Post subject:

right you are, Popinjay.

faceless · admin Joined: 25 Apr 2006

that was a good suggestion for the one for John on Saturday's show - cheers Major. If you or anyone else notices any more and can give a time and date that would be great.

behroze · Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Brown Sauce · Joined: 07 Jan 2007

guttersnipe

popinjay · Joined: 02 Jan 2007

There was a great one where he said a caller "sounded like Rab C Nesbitt". Can't remember which show it was on.

major.tom · Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2007 1:06 am Post subject:

Last night (Sunday) about 9:25 mins in, I heard him describe a drunken MP as "the honourable member swaying in the non-existent breeze." That sort of had a nice ring to it.

I'll revisit some previous recordings and report what I find.

mickyv · Joined: 12 Dec 2006

One recent Caller that made me, (and GG), laugh, accused him of selling out his principles in order to win votes/power, and when GG asked him to name one such principle, the Caller went quiet for a bit, and then said he couldn't think of any !!

It's not the first time he has do this to clueless callers, so maybe a little string of these would be quite amusing ?

major.tom · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 6:55 am Post subject:

Some of these aren't too funny, but as "sound bites" aren't bad...

7/8/06
- 7:12 "I don't believe in exclusive states" (monologue)
- 39:12 "...a script that has thrown sand in the eyes of generations..." (Jabar)
- 81:00 "he's a rank hypocrite" (Zane?)
- 140:00 "I've waited my whole life to be caught out [by Jeff of Stanford Hill]"

Are you more interested in his particular brand of put-down or will anything distinctly Galloway do?

popinjay · Joined: 02 Jan 2007

Really good insult tonight. David Milliband... "Harry Potter"

major.tom · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:38 am Post subject:

On tonight's show, there was a hilarious comment about Margaret Thatcher. About 63 minutes in, a lady (Gloria) called in to mention Tariq Ali's play in which Maggie is hiding in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament, only popping up when the halls are empty to give Blair advice.

"She'll be in the cellar 'til there's a stake through her heart."

major.tom · Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:17 am Post subject:

I've been busy reviewing (when I can). Here are some more gems. (Let me know if they miss the mark.)

7/15/06
- 20:30 "Keep speaking, Michael, 'cos I can hear people laughing across the country"

7/16/06
- 43:30 "...he went into the stables and came out with Margaret Beckett" (a spin on his regular analogy to Caligula's Horse)

9/03/06
- 79:00 "You'd have to be in a humane asylum [to believe that Iraq is better off without Sadam Hussein]"

9/09/06
- 37:00 "Just because you haven't tasted it, doesn't mean that the moon is not made of cheese. I think that's crackers." (Lee's text)

Might I suggest "sticky"-ing this thread? it would make for easy reference.