Stern Alternative Still Missing
Another Friday has passed, and once again I looked to the Sirius channel line-up for a Stern alternative. A radio show where topical information is discussed in a way that is light yet engaging, and perhaps a bit more straight and narrow than the typical Howard Stern broadcast.
If you are a Howard Stern fan then you are all set with Sirius’ morning drive line up. If you are not, you may find yourself without much of a choice. Maxim radio is a replay in the morning. Sirius Stars lacks a regular morning show. Indie talk has a replay. Martha Stewart’s morning show is geared towards women.
What is a casual Stern fan to do? The political shows are simply too political. The sports shows are pure sports, and while the music is great, people sometimes simply want a topical variety show in the morning. A show that is light hearted, yet has the ability to get serious. A show that can flow with the happenings in our world, and catch us up with the latest news and information. Why is Sirius missing this?
Afternoon drive is chock full of talent and shows. Jay Thomas, Cavino and Rich, Bubba, Jennifer and Alexis’ Whatever, and several more. Why can’t we have the same type of quality and variety in the morning?
Morning drive is the bread and butter of radio. I get music all day long. In the morning I want information and a show host that is dynamic. I pay for three subscriptions every month. Why do I find myself scanning the Sirius dial and ultimately winding up listening to terrestrial radio’s Dennis and Callahan on Sports Radio WEEI this morning? Sirius is in my opinion missing the morning drive boat.
Stern is entertaining, no doubt about it, but there are a large number of fans who would prefer a less edgy show, and at this point Sirius has a slim offering to satisfy the listeners needs.
Position - Long Sirius, Long XM
February 15th, 2008 at 4:50 pm Conrad Says:
They should have Jason Ellis @ faction 28 do Fridays. He is very entertaining and would be perfect for Friday morning.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:17 pm rjr Says:
I cannot agree more. I hate Fridays! There is no morning show at all. Occasionally I will listen to Playboy channel’s morning show, which is, unfortunately, almost horrible.
Frankly, with the amount of time Howard takes off, I don’t understand why Sirius can’t offer more in the morning.
February 15th, 2008 at 8:22 pm Tyler Savery Says:
Thanks for proving that I am not alone in this thought. I baffles my mind that a solution has not happened.
February 15th, 2008 at 9:22 pm ryan Says:
Jason Ellis is always my “Stern Alternative”, located on Faction 28. So much so, that now Stern in my Ellis Alternative.
February 15th, 2008 at 10:52 pm 10lbs Says:
I could not agree more. They need something live on Fridays. I really enjoyed it when Bubba was on, but now, nothing. If they’re waiting for the merger to go through before they make any more big programming decisions, they’re really taking it on the chin because of the delay. Or, should I say, we’re taking it on the chin.
February 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm gsxryager024 Says:
Jason Ellis would be perfect for Fridays!
February 16th, 2008 at 12:29 am jason Says:
fridays are extremelly dull without Bubba in the morning anymore. Jason Ellis is already a favorite of mine, But I would rather have him in the morning than to wait untill 3 o’clock for a live show.
February 16th, 2008 at 12:34 am Dennis Says:
Jason Ellis would be a great addition to Friday mornings!
February 16th, 2008 at 4:37 pm Big D Says:
Jason Ellis needs more air time-Period. Give him friday mornings on one station, then his regular show on faction in the afternoon.
February 16th, 2008 at 6:07 pm Head Says:
We need Ellis on Friday mornings and not on Octane. Give him Bubba’s old spot. Sirius subscribers demand it!!
February 18th, 2008 at 6:31 pm Tyler Savery Says:
I caught a bit of Jason Ellis today because of the feedback here. I would say that he would be a viable show on the Stern Channel for Friday’s, but would not categorize him as a “Stern Alternative” for people seeking a less edgy show.
February 22nd, 2008 at 1:35 pm Jenny Gold Says:
This issue goes beyond Fridays. Someone else mentioned the amount of time Howard takes off. Just take a look at this week. Howard was off, and the “best of” shows just don’t cut it for most people who are starting to feel that the Stern show is apathetic about putting out a good product. Stern and Sirius are treading on thin ice. They need to put more effort forth or they will lose subscribers.
March 6th, 2008 at 4:54 am Ryo Chonan Says:
I am thinking that Mayhem is great fighter and DJ hosting man. Jason Ellis makes skateboarding a good job, and also motorcycle and also car racing, and also fighting.
He making me laughing time here in Japan on internets.
Ryo Conan
March 6th, 2008 at 5:07 am Michael Says:
Jason “El Futuro” Ellis needs to be have a show on friday mornings but he’s the shit. If that’s not a good enough reason, which it should, Jason “Mayhizzle” Miller is the biggest badass motherfucker, who loves pinkberry, ever.
March 6th, 2008 at 5:10 am Ed Says:
The 17th most exciting fighter in the world (Jason Miller), as well as 6 pounds of sound (Jason Ellis) Need to take over this slot. ASAP
Make it happen!
March 6th, 2008 at 5:14 am Ed Says:
Jason Miller, Jason Ellis.
I’d buy 37 Sirius radios to listen to these fools everyday. Someone make it happen.
You can even call it Jason & Jason!@!
March 6th, 2008 at 5:25 am mayhem monkey #... Says:
jason ellis’ show is the the funky biznutch! MAYHEM MONDAYS with the great one mayhemeezie aka bannana hucker aka the leader of the best cult in the world WAHAAAA! join the cult drink the punch!
March 6th, 2008 at 7:03 am Dave G Says:
I think people should stop putting Howard on such a pedestal, I mean, sure, he’s the “King of all Media” but really, he’s becoming more and more dated. To generalize, most of his listeners are between, 30-50, the only reason the younger audience tunes in is for the rare time a more youth oriented guest is on. It’s time to start thinking about “the future” of entertainment. Stop looking for replacements and just look for some entertainment. Faction 28 has the right idea with hosts like Jason Ellis and Bam Margera and Tony Hawk. These shows represent the listeners who want to be entertained, not to hear the latest about Artie’s prostate exam. We the younger crowd want to hear about the 17th most exciting fighter in the world in MMA on Mayhem Mondays on the Jason Ellis show, skateboarding, car racing, Motocross, tattoos, and things that are hot right now, not hot for aging hipsters who are clinging to a youth that is fast escaping them…
Thanks for listening.
March 6th, 2008 at 7:08 am Mike Says:
Ellismate all the way. Between him and Mayham Miler they are the ultimate 1-2 combo Ellis is the future and he is much better with the 17th most exciting fighter in the world at his side. Besides who else is going to warn us about he primate uprising?
March 6th, 2008 at 9:01 am Brian Says:
6 pounds of sound aka Jason Ellis has a sweet show But Stern is Stern Ellis is DA FUTURE of radio his show is a mini more action pact version of Sterns also he has Mayhizzle aka Jason Miller and hes way cooler than any of Sterns side kicks if you want a sweet show you listen to Ellis show it truly amazing
March 6th, 2008 at 10:02 am Charlie Says:
Jason Ellis and Mayhem Miller should be on more often. These guys are the reason baboons have no hair on their asses!
March 6th, 2008 at 2:16 pm the big gouda Says:
mayhem and da future on ‘funk schnizzle’ fridays
March 6th, 2008 at 2:31 pm Justin Brewer Says:
Oh man! Jason Ellis makes me hard, if I was gay. Ol’ Baby Monster can tell you if you are or not and Ellis worship is not considered gay. You should definitely tune in on Fridays, actually fuck it, tune in all week, especially Mayhem Mondays. You have to tune in like your a kid waking up at the ass crack of dawn to catch your cartoons. Mayhem Mondays is your looney tunes or ninja turtles. They kill cats. They’re abortion masters.
Word = Born
March 6th, 2008 at 3:58 pm BigBrown68 Says:
Yeah I think El Futuro aka Jason Ellis would be great for fridays.
March 6th, 2008 at 5:15 pm MAYHEM 123456789 Says:
Jason Ellis Is The Greatest Ever. I Love When He Rides Grease Ligtening As He Strokes His Slappy Johansen. Mayhem Mondays Makes My “Case Of The Mondays” Unexistant, Because The 17th Most Exiting Fighter In The World aka Mayhizzle aka Mayhem Makes All My Dreams Of Becoming A Model Come True.
Word=Born
March 6th, 2008 at 6:05 pm Michael Halonen Says:
Mayhem Mondays is the greatest show on earth. The 17th most exciting fighter in the world told me how to properly smell money balls. Jason Ellis is my mom’s dad, and is my brother.
March 6th, 2008 at 8:04 pm Mike Hunt (aka licquids) Says:
I don’t know about “alternative” either… I was thinking more like surrogate. Anyway, get this guy Jason more air time. I agree that the “best of” shows aren’t cutting it for me either. I would also like to agree with anyone else who agrees with me. Thank you to those of you who do! His shows with this Jason “Miller Time” character crack me up… It’s freakin’ MayheM…
March 6th, 2008 at 11:14 pm Till the Number Wanter Says:
The Only reason I have Sirius is to listen to the 7th greatest mega ramp skater in the world, Jason “6 Pounds Soft” Ellis. Exspecially on Mayhem Mondays with the 17th most exciting fighter in MMA. Ellis keeps us safe from monkeys, gets his intern handjobs, tells you if your gay, and I hear he sucks dick for coke. This show is totally worth the “less than 50 cents a day”, their words, Sirius costs. Howard is boring, and bubba is a wus for not fighting Ellis. So tune in to 28 Faction in the afternoons and listen to the Maymillerac and “The Future” of satelite radio.
March 7th, 2008 at 1:05 am shawns afan Says:
MAYHEM is my favorite fighter because he’s a the person’s champ. He’s currently the 17th most exciting fighter in the world.
THE FUTURE is Jason Ellis the man the myth the legend rocks and he got the best show around because his name ends with the letter n give him all the air time he wants
WORD=BORN
March 7th, 2008 at 8:18 pm Jefferson Says:
Um…Get it together Sirius and put ‘DA Future’ on Fridays. Everybody who is anybody knows that Ellis is heading a revolution and Mayhem Mondays should be on 24/7 with dead air if need be. Bye Bye boredom. BLAMMO. And if you don’t know, now you know… (i’m white).
March 8th, 2008 at 2:08 am Monkey Business Says:
All I have to say is that Mayhizzle is the best cult leader around. He should probably run for president. He is also one of the most exciting fighters ever!
Kudos to the Cult Leader!
March 30th, 2008 at 5:08 am SiriusFanMMA Says:
The only reason to have Sirius radio is to listen to ‘The Future’ and ‘Mayhem’ on Faction 28! My buddy listens to Howard and I just found out that he now likes bearded men and hairy asses, so that’s in your future if you don’t start listening to ‘Mayhizzle’ and ’six lbs soft.’
September 19th, 2008 at 12:12 pm HooHaa Daddy Says:
Jason Ellis is the best show on Sirius for me. It’s def edgy so not for everyone but I just can’t take the same walking corpses they drag out everyday on Stern and Bubba anymore.
If you liked Howard before he got old and crotchety then you will love the Ellis show. It may take a couple shows to dig into the crazy flow he has going but he won’t bore you with has-been wrestlers, old porn stars, fat drunks, etc.