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Too bad.
I liked that show.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
That's a bummer
What the heck am I supposed to listen regarding the Blazers? Conzano? Not the best source, that’s for certain…
This is a sad day for radio listeners.
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by FiveOhThree-RipCity!! on Aug 17, 2010 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, what are we supposed to do with our beef?
That honestly was the dumbest segment in radio history. What’s your beef? This waste of radio waves is my beef! Why not just have a segment that’s called, “What’s your favorite color?” or “Hi, what’s your name?”. It’s only rival for a waste of time was “Sports Graffiti” where people could call in and say whatever they want. “Sports Graffiti” is radio-speak for “We can’t come up with enough content for a radio show”.
I love Wheels and the personalities in the show (especially Jay Allen!), didn’t like some of the segments that seemed to always be on when I was in my truck.
Ryan Gomes: forever a Blazer in our hearts.
by musicdaniel on Aug 18, 2010 7:32 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hate to say this but I prefer Wheels calling games on the radio vs. Wheels the radio personality.
"You know, when you are in the game, you hear 20,000 people behind you, you don't feel anything."
- Nicolas Batum on playing through his shoulder injury during the 2010 playoffs.
I have the opposite reaction
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
me too.
It is tough to tell what is actually going on when Wheels is calling the game…. unless you honestly believe that the Blazers get hosed every play.
by Escrote on Aug 17, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
you can always tell when they're behind
because Wheels sounds like he needs a hug
after 25+ years of the Schonz, I never warmed up to Brian. Too shrill and sensational. If I’m traveling and the game is on then I’ll tune in, but it’s always a chore to listen to him and Tone, not something I look forward to
OTOH, on the talk shows I think they’re both good guys with plenty of anecdotes
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
by two4larue on Aug 17, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
lol
I get so mad listening to him. I hear the game and I think that the Blazers would be winning by 50 if it weren’t for the refs blowing every call. Then I see a replay of the game and think that Wheels needs to tone it back and concentrate on calling the game.
LOL. I have always said this.
The Blazers hold back on going to the championship for fear of killing Wheels on the air.
by Daddygr33nJeans on Aug 20, 2010 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
Wheels is the only guy I liked on that entire station
"We are building a fighting force of extraordinary magnitude. We forge our tradition in the spirit of our ancestors. You have our gratitude." - Rich Cho
by Sexual Tyrannosaurus on Aug 17, 2010 12:35 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
It was a decent show
I won’t miss it badly but I’ll miss it.
by collectiveshane on Aug 17, 2010 12:36 PM PDT reply actions
1080 the fan is better anyways
Moment of clarity
by 420Phenom on Aug 17, 2010 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
agreed
Numerically Blazers Edge is #25
by Outlaw is Rejector on Aug 17, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
There goes the only reason ever listen to 95.5
outside of Blazers and Duck games.
I hope that station knows what they’re doing, but, based on their other programming decisions, I’m highly skeptical.
I hope they keep Holton on Hoops!?
That guy brings it all the time, hopefully he does not disappear!
Care to explain?
I know he didn’t win, but was he bad to play for?
by upper left corner on Aug 28, 2010 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions
Very Sad
I would say as far as replacements go i would be all for John Lund. He did a great job filling in for Canzano and it would be great to have him back in Portland.
Bummer!!!
But I can see how it would be exhausting for wheels to have to do a 3 hour radio show, then games.
3rd down... chainsaw noise please.
Hacksaw Hamilton a possible replacement? Seriously?
For those who are unaware, when Jim Rome starts to talk in a gravelly voice and says things like “I want to talk to a Garbageman” or “Escondido! El Cajon! Encinitas! I want to talk to you!” or even “Good night now”, he’s doing his imitation of Lee ‘Hacksaw’ Hamilton.
The ‘Saw was OK to listen to about 20 years ago, but I can’t imagine listening to him again on a regular basis…..
None of those replacements inspires me
The Leeroy Rule: being insistent >>>> being correct
by leeroyjenkins on Aug 19, 2010 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Totally understandable.
Throw in preseason and playoffs, and dude calls close to a hundred games a year.
Hosting a radio show on top of that IS excessive, no question.
But, my gosh – there’s only two weeks until it’s over, and they don’t have a replacement lined up?
That’s kinda unprofessional-looking.
Do it! Do it! Do it 'til you're satisfied!
"GET THE HELL OFF MY AIR!!!"
Portland > Tacoma
by CaptainSexyJacob on Aug 17, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions
radam, rasam, raffum
God…bless…America!
Vance is truly one of a kind
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
This was the best part of that show
I was barely paying attention to the show that day until he went off like that on that dumb L*ker fan
Blazers win!
I understand
but it still sucks, helped me get through the latter part of my day for the past few years. Will miss wheels and the others, but mostly my Blazers info in the afternoon. I cant stand Canzano nor can I stand Rome so I’m pretty much done listening to 95.5, sad day.
by przybillafan2001 on Aug 18, 2010 10:25 AM PDT reply actions
That show was horrible
I can only listen to Wheels say “uh” so many times and Kenny talk about how often he gets drunk and goes to stripclubs so much. I liked that is was centered around the blazers but it was not very entertaining.
WWOPD? What would Optimus Prime do?
Having said that it was horrible
I would still rather the Bald Faced Lie was gone instead!
WWOPD? What would Optimus Prime do?
Article said it was too fatiguing during the season
Maybe, and I’m not trying to be a jerk, he can use the extra time to … uh…. hit the gym?
Holding out for Hedo
by T$ 225 on Aug 18, 2010 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Rich Cho doesn't have much on his plate.
Rich could host his own program from noon to 3 called, "Cho’s Show: Fo’ Sho’.
by parkinglotj on Aug 18, 2010 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Meh, that was really the only thing on 95.5 worth listening to
The morning show has gotten a little better with Dwight and Antonio Harvey, but not that much
The Leeroy Rule: being insistent >>>> being correct
by leeroyjenkins on Aug 19, 2010 7:55 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I can't stand Dwight or Tone
Dwight is a cranky old fart who thinks he knows everything.
Tone lacks any insight into much of anything.
The only thing you can say for these guys is that they are better than Conzano.
by upper left corner on Aug 28, 2010 8:33 AM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully they can keep the time slot focused on the Blazers 70% of the time, regardless of who takes over.
Thank god I don’t have to listen to Jay Allen during the day anymore, such a douche.
The show was hardly tolerable for me.
Kenny V is terrible for radio (this is his 2nd failed show) as a full timer. Jay Allen can’t drive a show. Wheels is alright though didn’t come across as the guy I would want to have a beer with as he claimed in his opener.
Whether you like him or not, Canzano is great radio. He needs a better lead-in.
Wherever you may be; good night, eeeeeeverybody!
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 20, 2010 8:30 AM PDT reply actions
Canzano is great if you like Duck-bashing and hearing about a fat guy's quest to lose weight
AMAZING SPORTS RADIO
I can listen to it for about two minutes before I turn on Z100
The Leeroy Rule: being insistent >>>> being correct
by leeroyjenkins on Aug 23, 2010 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I would've never taken you for a Z100 guy.
Something about the avatar of Buck with his goggles on…
Wherever you may be; good night, eeeeeeverybody!
by you'vegottomakeyourfreethrows on Aug 24, 2010 7:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm With Mike
It is great to hear someone working towards reaching their goals. The “I’m with mike segment” take a whole 4 mins a week.
I for one really like to hear about his progress and wish him the best.
Rich Cho "no one is untouchable"
Mike is a very nice guy, and a Bedge lurker as it turns out
We chat on FB regularly so if he becomes offended by leeroy’s comment then we all know who to blame.
I’d say Canzano’s quest to help him drop the weight for free is a very noble cause
Blazers win!
Canzano makes me crazy
On one hand, he gets the best guests and he is very clever at finding fresh angles on a story.
OTOH, he drives me nutz!. His moral absolutism reminds me of a bad Dr. Laura imitation. His Duck bashing is annoying as hell. Above all, his unrelenting fanning the flames of any hint of controversy is so transparently self-serving as to drive me to distraction.
Canzano is great at self-promotion, decent as an entertainer, worthless at providing insight into sports, and annoying as a social commentator.
by upper left corner on Aug 28, 2010 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions
My hope
Lund + Kermit Washington Noon-3pm
T-Rodg 3pm-6pm
"Parting ways is not the end of the world. Ultimately, it may not be a bad thing at all, but right now I know the emotions are pretty raw. But it doesn't serve anyone to bash the Trail Blazers or Paul. It is after all a business of tough decisions. So, for the sake of the players, coaches and everyone who believes in Trail Blazers basketball, let's turn the page, move on and keep our eye on the prize." -KP
by The Cactus Leaguer on Aug 20, 2010 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
Special announcement today at 1:20
Wheels hinted that reports of the show’s demise may be premature
I’m guessing Lund will be hired as the host and he’ll bring the others in as guests from time to time
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
1080 the Fan Blows
The lack of local content except for the afternoon is a joke. Then the takes of Ike and the Big Suk are regergitated national spew. So Kep your radios tuned for the real local programming from 6am-10pm.
I like Patrick and the Dan-ettes
they’re good for interviews and frivolous banter, much better than Rome
When reached 40 years of following Portland basketball you have, be as passionate of the Trail Blazers you will not!
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