The show has already declined since Bob left.  Gone are the days of no athlete interviews and a stable of interesting guests on the payroll.

While I like Tim,  Sid is too much for me., as the frat boy approach annoys me;  although I know many fans like it.

The biggest problem for I have however,  is the decision to keep the television format for T&S and just simulcast the audio feed over the radio.  This makes for shorter segments to facilitate more commercial  breaks.  When cameras were first introduced to PTS,  McCown said that he would not go to a TV format because he had hosted TV sports in the past and knew that the on-air product would be changed. 

For these reasons alone,  I think the ratings will ultimately suffer in both the 2-5 and 5-7 periods.

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Not sure if the new Hockey Central lineup is going to build some comfortable chemistry, but I think Jeff Marek can keep the show moving forward until the game legs kick in, if you know what I mean.

I will say that sports radio is a beautiful refuge when the other radio stations are banging on about the election. Not trying to change the thread, just saying I really appreciate sports radio.

TheWiz wrote:

Another change that most probably have not noticed yet is the return of 3 breaks an hour. For the last 5 years or so, the FAN had moved to two massive 8 minute commercial breaks. Thank god they changed this, If  I was a sponsor, I would not be happy if my commercial aired 6 minutes into a 8 minute stopset.

 
Good point. From about ten to the top of the hour it was a Manhattan sized island of spots on the Fan. Too easy to switch to another sports station, then maybe forget to turn it back. And the ads on sports radio are so predictable, cars, betting aps, cars, restaurants, trucks etc. This change should make it easier for their marketing team too.

Looks like the NHL deal has struck again with more layoffs hitting Sportsnet's Vancouver station. 

Sportsnet 650 cuts staff and shuffles host lineup

T&S were GREAT on the radio, miss that show.  Their tom-foolery was perfect for that medium.  Unclear where the TV show is at - don't have time to sit and watch.  I see them on screen while at the gym but I've got other things going on.