Why is American radio so bad?
Dec 29th 2008, 5:33 am
#46
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
Originally Posted by Steerpike
XM is not cheap. After a cheap intro period, they try to charge you about $140/year, but if you let your subscription expire and string them along a few weeks, you start getting special offers for about $80/year. I believe XM and Sirius have merged, but they may each offer different packages still.
Maybe after they merge they could come to a compromise in prices, or maybe even get cheaper as more and more people switch.
It's only a matter of time before broadcast radio goes the way of analogue TV anyway.
Dec 29th 2008, 5:35 am
#47
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
My (Dutch) husband loves it.
I think it's a certain taste in humour? rather than sentimental Americana.
PS they both grew up in farming areas.
Dec 29th 2008, 7:31 pm
#51
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
Eh... Decisions decisions. I may as well stick to broadcast radio for a while longer. Especially since there's nothing really wrong with the stations I get.
Maybe after they merge they could come to a compromise in prices, or maybe even get cheaper as more and more people switch.
It's only a matter of time before broadcast radio goes the way of analogue TV anyway.
Maybe after they merge they could come to a compromise in prices, or maybe even get cheaper as more and more people switch.
It's only a matter of time before broadcast radio goes the way of analogue TV anyway.
Dec 29th 2008, 7:43 pm
#52
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
I moved to the Apple Iphone so I could access the BBC's Iplayer Radion service much better to get the whole show rather than a best-of podcast I really loved the Danny Baker and Zoe Ball R2 spot it's a shame Jonathan Ross will soon be returning
And I get to listen to Simon Mayo's R5 show on the drive home
And I get to listen to Simon Mayo's R5 show on the drive home
Dec 29th 2008, 8:06 pm
#53
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
Does anyone have tips for how to renew XM cheaply? My strategy (mentioned above) is to let the subscription lapse a few days, then they give much better offers to 'come back' - but you do have to go a few days without the service (which is not a big deal for me). I renewed at $79.
Also, FYI, you can download the 'News from lake Wobegon' episodes freely from the I-Tunes store as podcasts. I've collected over a year's worth now ... .
Also, FYI, you can download the 'News from lake Wobegon' episodes freely from the I-Tunes store as podcasts. I've collected over a year's worth now ... .
Dec 29th 2008, 9:24 pm
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
You didn't mention football !! All those headliners make sense from a US-centric perspective, but only Sirius has Premier league games plus 6-0-6, as well as some US-produced "soccer" shows like World Soccer Daily. AFAIK, XM has no equivalent.
Dec 29th 2008, 10:11 pm
#55
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
World Soccer Daily and Charlie and Georgio (who are of pair complete Italian cocks, I believe would crawl up Neil Barnetts arse if he let them)
are all on XM now.
Dec 29th 2008, 10:15 pm
#56
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
In terms of which to get... Well, you pays your money and you takes your choc ice. Sirius has Howard Stern, Martha Stewart, NFL and NASCAR. XM Has Opie And Anthony, Oprah, NBA and NHL. The rest are basically merged together, the others you can purchase for a little extra in a "Best of" the other package. Eother way, I heartily recommend either one, though would prefer you to get Sirius as that way my wife keeps her job.
I'll think about it...
Dec 30th 2008, 2:24 pm
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Re: Why is American radio so bad?
Yeah, I was just talking about the exclusive channels. I believe the basic sports channels are now merged.
