Seeking guest hosts for live, uncensored Twins broadcasts during select games

[Craig Arko]

I demand royalties!!!

[ashbury]

I guess I was wrong. Dinger got something.

[GoGonzoJournal]

 

Dinger can PM you and give you specifics, but he came up with this idea when he was approached to do a game thread. He basically started the game thread with all the pertinent info and lead ins then gave the link to his audio broadcast and encouraged people to listen while being active on the thread here, online. His audio link had a place for people to 'chat' as well, but we encouraged people not to chat there, but here. Dinger can tell you how it went but from my perspective, there would be a couple of things I might change, or at least think about going forward; and I'm sure dinger has his own list, too.

 

One, he did his broadcast when it wasn't Dick n Bert, but rather Dick n Torii, and a lot of people wanted to hear how Torii would do. Two, he did a weekend thread, and I think participation was down on the thread, as well as listening, due to it being a nice weekend day. And three, I think Dinger found it difficult doing it alone. Moving forward, I'm not sure trying to do more than a game here and there, at least for this season, would be a good idea. I think one needs to look at the schedule ... both of the Twins games and who is in the broadcast booth ... and identify games where it would be really good to have an alternative. And build audience first before opening up with more games.

 

It's a really good concept ... you and Dinger, obviously both great minds thinking alike ... but I think you need to start out with a game here and there and build once there is solid following. And start by really pinpointing good games to do this with ... I'd choose a weeknight when both Dick n Bert are in the booth ... not sure how much the opponent would fit into this and if an away vs home game would be better. I'd choose an away game because there are a lot of us 'out of market' folks who might also want an alternative to the home team's and the Twin's broadcast.

 

Anyway ... PM Dinger and ask him his thoughts, but those are mine. Maybe the two of you could do a joint broadcast/game thread going forward? Hmmm ....

I've already requested his info. I think you're right about picking the right games, but this show is about more than baseball. While it is a play-by-play broadcast, there's a lot more talk of surviving and enjoying life on our broadcasts. Some friends and I have been doing a few shows for a few years now but now that I'm in Minneapolis I have a front-row seat to the action and really want to grow this FoulPlaybyPlay.com idea, where fans start their own broadcasts to replace their regional sports announcers. Have to have an audience first, though, so your advice is welcomed and appreciated. I would love to work with Dinger on a thread/live show. His thread would put us in touch with people who really care about the game and give them a chance to control the content of the show so to speak.

[ShouldaCouldaWoulda]

 

Shoot me a pm with your PayPal or venmo info, I will shoot over $100 regardless of if I ever end up on your show, I like and support the idea regardless.

Super cool DaveW, thanks for supporting this. I am giving show 32 a sample right now. Like it. Would love to contribute, but just can't financially, but maybe content if needed/wanted. Would have to filter my past posts to see if I'm the type of dude you're looking for. Have done wrestling and football broadcasts in past because my uncle is VP of a radio station.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

I'm interested in the concept. I'll tune in

[GoGonzoJournal]

You can listen to the broadcast of Sunday's game against the Rays starting at 1 PM CST by following this link or visiting here.

[Squirrel]

 

You can listen to the broadcast of Sunday's game against the Rays starting at 1 PM CST by following this link or visiting here.

Who's guest hosting?

[GoGonzoJournal]

 

Who's guest hosting?

No one yet, but if anyone wants to stop by, I get settled at Hrbeck's before the game and you can't miss me. I'm the one talking into a big microphone.

[GoGonzoJournal]

 

Super cool DaveW, thanks for supporting this. I am giving show 32 a sample right now. Like it. Would love to contribute, but just can't financially, but maybe content if needed/wanted. Would have to filter my past posts to see if I'm the type of dude you're looking for. Have done wrestling and football broadcasts in past because my uncle is VP of a radio station.

How many games do you attend? Will you be at Sunday's game? If so you can just stop by and we can chat on air. I have a script of sorts, but it's flexible. Frankly, just having another voice would be helpful. I want to take it mobile, but the gear Dave W bought got delivered to the wrong address, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. Then I'll be about as mobile as I'll ever be. If you can't make it Sunday stay in touch via PMs.  

[GoGonzoJournal]

 

I'm interested in the concept. I'll tune in

Thanks! Let me know any comments you have via Twitter during the show so we can make it a bit more interactive. 

[tarheeltwinsfan]

 

It's **** Dick and Bert, but I get from where you're coming. I've pondered a name change for marketability purposes. Puck Dick and Bert has been a consideration because I'd like to talk hockey during the broadcasts as well, given the love our listeners have of hockey.

I'm sure you can come up with a better name than the one you selected. I won't be listening just based on the name you selected.

[DaveW]

How many games do you attend? Will you be at Sunday's game? If so you can just stop by and we can chat on air. I have a script of sorts, but it's flexible. Frankly, just having another voice would be helpful. I want to take it mobile, but the gear Dave W bought got delivered to the wrong address, and I'm still waiting for it to arrive. Then I'll be about as mobile as I'll ever be. If you can't make it Sunday stay in touch via PMs.

Nope, back home in NYC this week.

 

We can connect in a week or two.

[GoGonzoJournal]

Doing a broadcast tomorrow. We’ll talk about robo-money managers, give you another cocktail recipe perfect for summer, tell you how to turn a dollar hot dog into a deluxe dog at the ballpark, and give you some tips on how to feed yourself and family if you lose SNAP or WIC benefits. We’ll also review the Twins first few picks of the draft, with more in-depth analysis coming in Thursday’s broadcast. Wednesday’s broadcast kicks off at 7 p.m. CST from Target Field. Follow this link to join us.