Matinee Idol radio show

**idb** · 8th January 2008, 15:56

Could there be a better radio show than Matinee Idol on Radio NZ (AKA National Radio) at the moment?
Do yourself a favour and tune into 101 (or thereabouts).
Two mature (almost said old there) professional radio presenters with a vast knowledge of music just having fun...Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris.
It's only for two more days so you'd better be quick.
1230-1700 until Friday.

**tri boy** · 8th January 2008, 16:53

Tis an entertaining listen indeed. Would tune in, and listen while in the work van.
Is it the same line up that has run for a few years now?

**Steam** · 8th January 2008, 17:02

OH MY GOD
I cannot believe anyone could enjoy Matinee Idol.
Two old fogies who seem to have been told "Just dither on until five o'clock, rabbit on about any old thing, you don't need to plan. Play lots of crap old music and try to make things faintly funny."
AARG!
I actually sent them an email suggesting they save on paying the presenters by just streaming the BBC World Service, thus increasing quality, news content, and decreasing costs.

I listen to morning report, then Summer Noelle (Hot sexy irish voice), and then I TURN THE RADIO OFF until 5pm, when it's time for Worldwatch and interesting documentaries.

The Prairie Home Companion is good listening, the highlight of my radio week. National Radio (or should I say Radio New Zealand National) are playing that Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 12.

Enjoying Matinee Idol?! Inexplicable.

**Mom** · 8th January 2008, 17:03

Originally Posted by Steam

OH MY GOD
I cannot believe anyone could enjoy Matinee Idol.
Two old fogies who seem to have been told "Just dither on until five o'clock, rabbit on about any old thing, you don't need to plan. Play lots of crap old music and try to make things faintly funny."
AARG!
I actually sent them an email suggesting they save on paying the presenters by just streaming the BBC World Service, thus increasing quality, news content, and decreasing costs.

I listen to morning report, then Summer Noelle (Hot sexy irish voice), and then I TURN THE RADIO OFF until 5pm, when it's time for Worldwatch and interesting documentaries.

The Prairie Home Companion is good listening, the highlight of my radio week. National Radio are playing that Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 12.

Enjoying Matinee Idol?! Inexplicable.

One day you will understand

It happens faster than you may imagine.....watch out!...LOL

**Steam** · 8th January 2008, 17:13

I have arranged for Katherine Ryan to shoot me in the head if I ever show any signs of enjoying Matinee Idol.

**idb** · 8th January 2008, 20:32

Originally Posted by Steam

OH MY GOD
I cannot believe anyone could enjoy Matinee Idol.
Two old fogies who seem to have been told "Just dither on until five o'clock, rabbit on about any old thing, you don't need to plan. Play lots of crap old music and try to make things faintly funny."
AARG!
I actually sent them an email suggesting they save on paying the presenters by just streaming the BBC World Service, thus increasing quality, news content, and decreasing costs.

I listen to morning report, then Summer Noelle (Hot sexy irish voice), and then I TURN THE RADIO OFF until 5pm, when it's time for Worldwatch and interesting documentaries.

The Prairie Home Companion is good listening, the highlight of my radio week. National Radio (or should I say Radio New Zealand National) are playing that Saturday and Sunday from 10am till 12.

Enjoying Matinee Idol?! Inexplicable.

Hmmm...interesting.

Summer Report...essential.
Summer Noelle heft meer mmmmmmm!!!!

Prairie Home Companion is clever I'll grant you but it's just...too...I dunno...foreign. I'll laugh when I listen to it but I won't stay in the room to listen nor bother to turn on the radio to get it.

But Matinee Idol is the most fun for me.
I wish I had their wit, energy and knowledge on all things musical...nothing too modern I'll admit but "eclectic" isn't too big a word beginning with 'E' to use to describe their playlist.
"Catholic" would be good one starting with 'C', "diverse" if you prefer a 'D', "sweeping" if ..............

**pete376403** · 8th January 2008, 21:56

You do hear a bit of obscure stuff - today I heard an Italian version of "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini"

**madmal64** · 8th January 2008, 22:10

I really look forward to it every year & wish it was on all year round.
Its the best radio show around

philo · 24th January 2008, 02:53

Hi all,

Just wanted to say a quick and heartfelt thank you for the comments re Matinee Idle. Always interesting to read other peoples views on this programme, postive AND negative.

For those who enjoyed the show - watch this space... a chance that MI may well be making a more regular appearance on Radio NZ. For those of you that DON'T enjoy the show - well, there's a chance that MI may well be making a more regular appearance on Radio NZ.

Sorry.

Phil O'Brien

**idb** · 24th January 2008, 07:03

Originally Posted by philo

Hi all,

Just wanted to say a quick and heartfelt thank you for the comments re Matinee Idle. Always interesting to read other peoples views on this programme, postive AND negative.

For those who enjoyed the show - watch this space... a chance that MI may well be making a more regular appearance on Radio NZ. For those of you that DON'T enjoy the show - well, there's a chance that MI may well be making a more regular appearance on Radio NZ.

Sorry.

Phil O'Brien

Oh...my...God!!!! could it really be you Phil??!!
Will you play Uncle Mosquito and Dead Puppies on your new show...please?

**Steam** · 24th January 2008, 08:00

Oh man, Phil O'Brien busted me ragging on his show. I'm banned from National Radio forever.
Worst day of my life.

**idb** · 24th January 2008, 08:31

Originally Posted by Steam

Oh man, Phil O'Brien busted me ragging on his show. I'm banned from National Radio forever.
Worst day of my life.

Sarcasm isn't clever you know!!!

**HenryDorsetCase** · 24th January 2008, 08:34

I really loved the show also, and they even read out some of my emails.

And I dont think we should underestimate the amount of preparation that goes into something to let it sound so spontaneous.

As an aside, who HASNT got the hots for Noelle??? she's mine, MINE I TELL YOU.

philo · 24th January 2008, 23:08

Busted??? Nah.... LOVED your comments... I'm afraid too old (as you pointed out...!!!) to worry about negative comments. As my boss keeps reminding me, if we DON'T get any negatives, it means we're not pissing enough people off....

Philo

**Steam** · 25th January 2008, 07:26

Originally Posted by philo

Busted??? Nah.... LOVED your comments... I'm afraid too old (as you pointed out...!!!) to worry about negative comments. As my boss keeps reminding me, if we DON'T get any negatives, it means we're not pissing enough people off....

Philo

Actually, my secret shame is that I did listen. Often.

But none of my real-life friends will ever know!