Mike Bloody Hosking

[Paul in NZ]

Had a good old rant against bikes this morning, selfish, over due, been getting away with it, should pay their way, blah blah blah...

I've sent a shitty email but its the last time I'll listen to the prick.

[awayatc]

Who the hell is Mike Hoskins.......?

[Oakie]

A sexually confused talking head on radio and from time to time on TV.

[SPman]

Christ - is he still prattling on - I thought he'd lost all cred years ago......

[nsrpaul]

come on

share his email so we can all join in

[James Deuce]

He's just looking for a reaction.

You know better than that Paul. ;)

[Paul in NZ]

He's just looking for a reaction.

You know better than that Paul. ;)

Hes a cunt and a sorry excuse for a broadcaster but he has a BIG audience...

my email was.. calm...

[James Deuce]

Except for the bit where you asked him to admit to an affair with Michael Bulgaris.

[Trudes]

Is an e-mail considered abusive if it consists of only one word?

[Paul in NZ]

Except for the bit where you asked him to admit to an affair with Michael Bulgaris.

really? whos he????

[James Deuce]

http://www.salesmarketing.org.nz/event268.html

[cold comfort]

Hes a cunt and a sorry excuse for a broadcaster but he has a BIG audience...

my email was.. calm...

An shit stirring opinionated prick for sure. Bound to appeal to the ill informed tossers that hang on his words and bleat their ignorance to all who will listen on late night talk back shows.

[YellowDog]

Hes a cunt and a sorry excuse for a broadcaster but he has a BIG audience...

my email was.. calm...
Finally!

A subject in the media you know somethng about.

Now you see how the game works.

All these guys who know nothing about anything using their skills to bullshit you into believeing they are credible.

Hoskyns has a big head.

No really, his head is physically too large for his little body.

[davebullet]

That's why he's a broadcaster and not a journalist. Hosking's very similar to Paul Holmes - short, smarmy and sexually confused.

[tri boy]

Only blondes and public toilet loiterer's pay any attention to Hoskin and that other little wank stain Paul Henry.
No harm done.
But the Q needs to be asked, have you dyed your hair Paul?:sunny:

[retro asian]

Who the hell is Mike Hoskins.......?

the thing on the left:

<img src="http://static.stuff.co.nz/1233108507/232/519232.jpg">

[Qkchk]

Hes a cunt and a sorry excuse for a broadcaster but he has a BIG audience...

my email was.. calm...

Unfortunately, yes a BIG audience - He replaced Paul Holmes on Newstalk ZB when he retired from the breakfast show (No1 spot) last year. ZB have been voted No1 in Auckland (again) then second place was behind by 30% (crikey!)


An shit stirring opinionated prick for sure. Bound to appeal to the ill informed tossers that hang on his words and bleat their ignorance to all who will listen on late night talk back shows.

As above - Its the No.1 show (primetime radio) between 6am - 8.30am. See here for more details. (http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2)

OH LOOK - You can follow him on Twitter! (http://http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=3) :lol:

Yes, I do listen to them. Got to be a learned one eh....

[HenryDorsetCase]

It is also a ratings round time now. Think its coincidence that Michael Laws is talking abuot sterilizing the poor or whatever?

[HenryDorsetCase]

http://www.salesmarketing.org.nz/event268.html

Michael Vulgaris.... shit, last time I heard that name he was on the wrong end of a judgment for about half a million bucks. Last year sometime IIRC. Some deal in Queenstown or Wanaka or something.

Fucking real estate agents are NOT celebrities. Dont encourage them, because there will only be more for me to ethnically cleanse when I rule you all (and I will)

[Conquiztador]

Unfortunately, yes a BIG audience - He replaced Paul Holmes on Newstalk ZB when he retired from the breakfast show (No1 spot) last year. ZB have been voted No1 in Auckland (again) then second place was behind by 30% (crikey!)



As above - Its the No.1 show (primetime radio) between 6am - 8.30am. See here for more details. (http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2)

OH LOOK - You can follow him on Twitter! (http://http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=3) :lol:

Yes, I do listen to them. Got to be a learned one eh....

Morning Rumble is all there is.

[YellowDog]

the thing on the left:


Clearly he took the little guy saying "Get a perrrrm" literally.

[Mom]

Is an e-mail considered abusive if it consists of only one word?


No, I dont think so. It is not a sentence explaining what you want to do to him, it is not a sentence that explains what you think about him, it is only one word. Should be fine :yes:

Use a 16 point, bold font though, so he really gets the message :innocent:



Unfortunately, yes a BIG audience - He replaced Paul Holmes on Newstalk ZB when he retired from the breakfast show (No1 spot) last year. ZB have been voted No1 in Auckland (again) then second place was behind by 30% (crikey!)



As above - Its the No.1 show (primetime radio) between 6am - 8.30am. See here for more details. (http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=2&menu=3&menuitem=2)

OH LOOK - You can follow him on Twitter! (http://http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/featdetailnew.asp?recnumber=3) :lol:

Yes, I do listen to them. Got to be a learned one eh....

Hmmm, so if many of us lined up to call him day after day, we will be heard? What a good idea :D

[scissorhands]

Hes just a puppet who looks worn out and cynical and little wonder the fuckers those guys rub shoulders with

Hes been told to down grade bikers. Tool of the state mouthpiece! Looks like battlelines are being drawn....

[awayatc]

the thing on the left:

Looks to me like the poor anorexic girl in the picture threw up........
a little furball..?

[davebullet]

the thing on the left:

<img src="http://static.stuff.co.nz/1233108507/232/519232.jpg">

"No... No.... It's Frodo Baggins!"

[EgliHonda]

Looks like Richard Simmons,
remember that little 'extravagant' bloke who wore leotards and encouraged fat chicks to exercise...?

A good reminder to age gracefully guys. Do NOT attempt to dress 'hip' and wear an expensively tousled 'do' when you are, in fact a balding tosser...

[Naki Rat]

I did hear him throw in a comment at the end of his talk with the acting PM (Bill English?) after 8.00am yesterday along the lines of "If rugby players had rego tags attached the government (ACC) could tax them too".
It was after English had disconnected so no reply. A seed of apprehension for a few people?

[Pixie]

Who the hell is Mike Hoskins.......?

A fag......

[k2w3]

That hairdo is far too young for a man of his advancing years. He looks ridiculous. He tends to be less smarmy that that Paul Henry tosser, though. But then, that's his "thing".

[Pixie]

That hairdo is far too young for a man of his advancing years. He looks ridiculous. He tends to be less smarmy that that Paul Henry tosser, though. But then, that's his "thing".

Actually he is younger than he looks.Perhaps being an arsebandit ages you.

[Big Dave]

Do people still listen to Radio?

How quaint.

[avgas]

the thing on the left:

<img src="http://static.stuff.co.nz/1233108507/232/519232.jpg">
Are you sure????

[Ixion]

I did not know that wireless was still around.

It is not really important what Mr Hoskings says. What matters , is what response did he get?

I take it this is one of those "talk back" arrangements ? Where strange randoms 'phone in and make incomprehensible grunting comments ?

Did any such call in to agree with mr Hoskings ?

[k2w3]

hahaha avgas. Tran-tastic.

[scissorhands]

maybe some smooth voiced talkers could be briefed to monitor the wireless talkback

some people love and gulp it down that shit

someone who doensnt sound as convincing or has a voice like a wombat, should not fuck it up by calling in

[Big Dave]

Speaking of Radio.

Nada response from the Radio Network after submitting a request for a quote on some ads.

[Ixion]

D' y' think that is cos they are thick, or cos they don't want our money? Or cos the governments suggested that they shouldn't have anything to do with us?

[Big Dave]

Conspiracy theory!

[Maha]

Are you sure????

Difficulty in telling Hot from Not??

[Ozzie]

Is there any way of hearing his broadcast, or getting a transcript?

He's twittered some crap about bikers being angry and wearing leathers too tight.

[Ixion]

..
He's twittered some crap about bikers... wearing leathers too tight.

He's been looking ?

[igormortis]

Speaking of Radio.

Nada response from the Radio Network after submitting a request for a quote on some ads.
Really? I find that difficult to believe. Who did you contact?

D' y' think that is cos they are thick, or cos they don't want our money? Or cos the governments suggested that they shouldn't have anything to do with us?
The Radio Network consists of commercial stations only. A wholly corporate enterprise - no government influence there.

Don't tar an entire company with the same brush as the one for a smarmy little prick. It's all about ratings people - trust me, there's no agenda.

[phred]

Except for the bit where you asked him to admit to an affair with Michael Bulgaris.

I thought that was already admitted to?

[Big Dave]

Really? I find that difficult to believe. Who did you contact?


Submitted the form on the website.
we had some email and I asked for a rate card.

I note now on one footer there is a contact number if I want to talk to someone.

I don't really - all I want is a rate card to see if we have legs first.

[avgas]

Difficulty in telling Hot from Not??
Is it one of those magic eye images?
No matter what I do I cant find the Hot.......luke warm?

[AllanB]

He used to do the morning TV Breakfast - she was his co-host - Kate Haskesby, daughter of ex TV presenter John.

Pretty sure they were both married .... there was chemistry between them, rumors started.

He took time off work to "chill out".

They appear together a lot .............

He's been described as a 'poor mans' Hugh Grant - probably by himself!

I like him - he makes me look really tall :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[peasea]

the thing on the left:

<img src="http://static.stuff.co.nz/1233108507/232/519232.jpg">

That thing on the left is the monkey, which means the toothy blonde thing (ol' wotserface) on the right HAS to be the organ grinder, right?

[Swoop]

Actually he is younger than he looks.Perhaps being an arsebandit ages you.

He's twittered some crap about bikers being angry and wearing leathers too tight.
Perhaps he has his eye on some leather-clad gentlemen? This could be a concern if you ride, wearing arse-less "chaps"...:shit:

[Ozzie]

It's really difficult to tell which one is the cut-out, they are both FUGLY!

Him with the fat filled lips, her with a face like a fried fart.

Oh, hang on, is that the right way round?

[igormortis]

Submitted the form on the website.
we had some email and I asked for a rate card.

I note now on one footer there is a contact number if I want to talk to someone.

I don't really - all I want is a rate card to see if we have legs first.

Where are you based? I might be able to help you out. Can give you a quick idea if it's worth your time to pursue further.

[AllanB]

her with a face like a fried fart.


I've cracked out a few farts over the years ........ never thought of frying one, however I may do if they turn out like that. :wari:

[Paul in NZ]

To his credit he did reply to my email. It was pretty lame...

My email to him was...

Comments
I listened to your anti motorcycle rant this morning on the drive into work, in my car.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion and in a democracy it is accepted that we need to be tolerant of others choices and opinions as long as they are within the law. However, as a broadcaster you must be aware that your opinion may unduly influence a great many people. The blind acceptance of the figures quoted by ACC is potentially a problem for your stance and a source of embarassment to a professional journalist. Even a curosry inpection demonstrates that ACC and Dr Smith are overstating the case and the numbers just don't add up. I'd suggest you talk to the anti acc groups for a more balanced point of view.

There are some serious issues here and if we take your argument to its logical conclusion, I already subsidise my own bike because I register 2 cars as well as a vintage motorcycle. In 35 years of riding I've never submitted an ACC claim or an insurance claim on a motorcycle and managed to rack up 2 traffic tickets (in 35 years)

Why should I subsidise other motorcyclists or for that mater people who drive drunk in cars? Thats not fair. Indeed, I don't go rock climbing or cycling either so why am I pinged for that? ACC was set up to ignore these imbalances to provide a decent cover for all, essentially what you and ACC are describing is a private 'risk based' scheme which frankly wouldn't trouble me in the least as I'm a very low risk.

Lumping all 'motorcyclists' in together is painfully unfair. For example, I have a 39 year old 650cc british motorcycle, I've put 20 years of effort into it and it is used carefully because I have to repair it if it breaks. Yet I get taxed at the top rate (over 600cc)... How is that 'fair'...

I'm sorry but your tirade really just got right up my nose but don't worry about it, my radio has a tuning facility and its now set to miss your station completely!


His reply was...

Thanks for that
You dont think youre a bit worked up ?
Its an opinion piece designed to make people think and stir debate
If you change stations everytime you hear something you dont agree with ..youll run out of stations !!
have a great day
Mike

Frankly I don't give a toss about his sexuality or his opinion except his show is not a talk back so we have no right of response and he was quoing opinion as 'fact'. I think his excuse above is very lame.

Anyway - feel free to email the station and make your displeasure known.

Perhaps you could support his position but say it does not go far enough. Everyone should pay their way! People who contract HIV / AIDS are a huge drain on the health system and gay men of course are a high risk group. Lets extend the argument and get them to pay extra health taxes....

[Ozzie]

I've cracked out a few farts over the years ........ never thought of frying one, however I may do if they turn out like that. :wari:

Sad, very sad!

[Ozzie]

To his credit he did reply to my email. It was pretty lame.......

Just sent him a tweet so he can see what we think

[Naki Rat]

Is there any way of hearing his broadcast, or getting a transcript?

He's twittered some crap about bikers being angry and wearing leathers too tight.

His little diatribe starts at about 19:30 on this archive (http://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/thisweek/hourrecs/Mon,%20Nov%202%2006.00%20trn-newstalk-zb-akl.asf). Ignorance to the extreme :bash:

[Big Dave]

Where are you based? I might be able to help you out. Can give you a quick idea if it's worth your time to pursue further.

Auckland.

But we'd be looking for National. Hauraki and Mums and dads.

There is a committee meeting tomorrow night.

All I want to say at the meeting is we could get X number of spots for Y Dollars.

Non profit organisation but we have some budget.

I can supply the scripts/outlines - and probably the talent - but all flexible.

[MaxB]

If that weasel Hosking is true to form, once public opinion starts to go against the ACC, he will fold like a cheap suit. Bandwagon anyone?

[Phurrball]

You really expected any reason or objectivity from Newstalk?

Occasionally I get briefly 'stuck' listening to it when I fill in at another location at work. It makes me want to stab myself in the head with a rusty blade...especially Leighton Smith.

If you've got to have news in the morning [with at least an attempt at objectivity] there is only one - Radio NZ National.

They're not perfect [Their coverage of the BRONZ meeting wasn't good] but they don't rely on ads or intellectually bankrupt populist ranting...

Sadly, NZ has the second lowest level of per-capita public broadcasting funding in the OECD. Sometimes it shows. But it's still the best 'objective' news in any NZ medium. Sigh. I dream of a NZ version of the Beeb...

[igormortis]

Auckland.

But we'd be looking for National. Hauraki and Mums and dads.

There is a committee meeting tomorrow night.

All I want to say at the meeting is we could get X number of spots for Y Dollars.

Non profit organisation but we have some budget.

I can supply the scripts/outlines - and probably the talent - but all flexible.

PM'd you about it.

[scissorhands]

You really expected any reason or objectivity from Newstalk?

Occasionally I get briefly 'stuck' listening to it when I fill in at another location at work. It makes me want to stab myself in the head with a rusty blade...especially Leighton Smith.

If you've got to have news in the morning [with at least an attempt at objectivity] there is only one - Radio NZ National.

They're not perfect [Their coverage of the BRONZ meeting wasn't good] but they don't rely on ads or intellectually bankrupt populist ranting...

Sadly, NZ has the second lowest level of per-capita public broadcasting funding in the OECD. Sometimes it shows. But it's still the best 'objective' news in any NZ medium. Sigh. I dream of a NZ version of the Beeb...

Radio NZ National are tory fuckers too in their own special way. Like talking with a broom stick up your arse. Knowledge ain't wisdom.

[Swoop]

His reply was...

Thanks for that
You dont think youre a bit worked up ?
Its an opinion piece designed to make people think and stir debate
If you change stations everytime you hear something you dont agree with ..youll run out of stations !!
have a great day
Mike
It is nice to see that he avoided mentioning facts, or the lack thereof. A cheap monkey who can be fed acc "truths" and he will regurgitate them ad-nauseum since they come from a "reputable source"...:bash:

[Skyryder]

I can remember Mike Hoskins going ga ga over the Hospital reforms just prior to the break up the Hospital boards. He waxed on and on about how the new RHA's were going to deliver a better health service etc.

Hoskins did much the same thing of the Elecricity reforms about how power was goning to be cheaper etc.

Same thing with the Banking sector........cheap and better service ect....bla bla

bla


Hoskins simply repeats the national Govt mantra for the day.........whatever it may be.

Skyryder

[Pixie]

Like talking with a broom stick up your arse. Knowledge ain't wisdom.

Or a pork sword......

[k2w3]

The one-bar heater.