So what is the deal on DB and announcing.

9/27/2023 6:03am

Goals change, I get it. Especially after starting the new gig with KTM but he seemed pretty set on climbing through the ranks of the broadcast and eventually working for the NFL. Just unfortunate as we all believe DB to be an excellent presenter but he seems happy with his new role. 

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9/27/2023 6:04am
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DB just doesn’t have the resume of everyone else stepping in the booth now. It seems all the goats want the spotlight again.    I think...

DB just doesn’t have the resume of everyone else stepping in the booth now. It seems all the goats want the spotlight again. 
 

I think he busted his ass for so long, and was under appreciated, over worked, and probably paid less than the others, even though he is the best at his job. They would fly Todd Harris in on a whim and overlook Blair. 
 

Damn I miss him, I really thought he was about to take the next step up and be a permanent fixture. 

That is kinda what I thought but the way he reacted was odd for him. 
 

orrrrr maybe I’m an idiot and need to hush. Either way I agree I thought he was about to take the next step. 

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9/27/2023 6:15am Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 6:17am
Zoom wrote:

BTW, DB=David Bailey. Just sayin"...

Spent five minutes wondering who da f*** we were talking about.

Probably because I had already forgotten Blair ever was on air.

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You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school...

You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school. By the time he kind of entered the real world he was the greatest dirtbike rider of all time and super rich so you are going to have some "unique" social skills. I dont think he was trying to be mean I think he's just not the best at banter like we are use to.  

Well your wrong there he went to public school through his junior year....

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9/27/2023 6:25am

Having DB on the broadcast team was good but you know what's better? Listening to him, TMD and Producer Joe twice a week on Main Event Moto. They are much more open than DB could ever be on broadcast tv. Stop being a cheapskate and pony up the 5 bucks a month. 

 

Besides all that, I think DB is right where he belongs running the Orange Brigade. He seems happy and I think he is making a difference. 

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You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school...

You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school. By the time he kind of entered the real world he was the greatest dirtbike rider of all time and super rich so you are going to have some "unique" social skills. I dont think he was trying to be mean I think he's just not the best at banter like we are use to.  

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

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9/27/2023 9:39am Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 9:40am
CPR wrote:

Looked like banter between two mates to me? If that’s being a dick, geez don’t ever visit Australia!

Idk, I love banter as much as anyone, but that didn’t look like just banter to me.. Ricky looked real serious 

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Man, I am on the fence. Is it joking or not? My gut says Ricky was trying to be funny in front of those VIP fans...

Man, I am on the fence. Is it joking or not? My gut says Ricky was trying to be funny in front of those VIP fans, but failed miserably and came off like a dick. 

Unfortunately I've been in this position more than I'd like to admit. I have a dry and sarcastic delivery and every once in a while I joke with someone and immediately know I came off as a dick. Then it gets awkward, do you continue joking and risk making things worse or apologize and basically admit you're a dick in front of mixed company? I think Ricky went with the former, unsuccessfully, and made things worse.

 

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I like how professional DB sounds compared to Ricky or James, who both sound illiterate 

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9/27/2023 10:31am
Zoom wrote:

BTW, DB=David Bailey. Just sayin"...

Absolutely! 💯 so wish we could find this cat another tag than DB.

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9/27/2023 10:42am Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 10:51am

Man, that conversation between DB and RC was pretty interesting. RC seemed to have quite a bit of contempt.

*Contempt will often show itself as sarcasm, eye-rolling, sneering, mocking, cynicism, name-calling, and/or mean humor – which conveys disgust with your partner. It is often a contributing factor to divorce.

 

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9/27/2023 10:49am
Zoom wrote:

BTW, DB=David Bailey. Just sayin"...

I think it means decibel 

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9/27/2023 10:57am
soggy wrote:

That was obviously playful banter between the two of them. 🤦🏼. Blair’s problem is with nbc not Ricky. 

no, bro

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9/27/2023 11:01am

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

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Looked like banter between two mates to me? If that’s being a dick, geez don’t ever visit Australia!

Wow.  Ricky seemed pretty serious to me.  Daniel seemed a little flustered after Ricky walked away. 


Sounds like, at a minimum, Ricky is upset that the fans think Daniel is a better announcer than him.

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9/27/2023 11:07am
jnickell wrote:
Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're...

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

Yeah, when RC raises his voice and says "what I SPECIFICALLY tell them..." while trying to shut Blair off, sounds *very* serious to me.

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9/27/2023 11:14am
Ob917 wrote:

I like how professional DB sounds compared to Ricky or James, who both sound illiterate 

James just sounds folksy at least, I like his style. But I know what you mean here and I sort of agree.

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AMetts wrote:
You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school...

You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school. By the time he kind of entered the real world he was the greatest dirtbike rider of all time and super rich so you are going to have some "unique" social skills. I dont think he was trying to be mean I think he's just not the best at banter like we are use to.  

jnickell wrote:
Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're...

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

Dude it was a recorded segment. They easily could have re shot it or edited RC out. 🤦🏼

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9/27/2023 11:26am Edited Date/Time 9/27/2023 11:26am
RichieW13 wrote:
Wow.  Ricky seemed pretty serious to me.  Daniel seemed a little flustered after Ricky walked away.  Sounds like, at a minimum, Ricky is upset that the...

Wow.  Ricky seemed pretty serious to me.  Daniel seemed a little flustered after Ricky walked away. 


Sounds like, at a minimum, Ricky is upset that the fans think Daniel is a better announcer than him.

The bad part is that Ricky is the worst announcer by far. Not sure why they keep him.  

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9/27/2023 11:29am

Motokiwi isn't wrong. Just watch Blair's Breakdown from Arlington at the 12:35 mark on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVQ8kA5r5m8

Wow can't believe I missed this. I've always had a feeling RC was a dick but this definitely confirms it. Jesus fuck that dude 

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lostboy819 wrote:

The bad part is that Ricky is the worst announcer by far. Not sure why they keep him.  

I assume because he is the best moto racer ever.

 

And as much as I dislike him as an announcer, I have to say he is a good podcast guest.  So when he is just casually talking and telling stories he seems like a good dude.  That can probably help him keep the job.

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jnickell wrote:
Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're...

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

RichieW13 wrote:

Yeah, when RC raises his voice and says "what I SPECIFICALLY tell them..." while trying to shut Blair off, sounds *very* serious to me.

Ya that was 100% a serious moment. Nobody raises their voice like and sounds that serious when they're joking. Dude that all really pisses me off I liked RC

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9/27/2023 11:36am

Ya I don't blame DB for leaving when he's gonna have Ricky's boot on that back of head the whole time never letting him progress. He was on pulp once saying he wanted to be the best announcer ever but I think Ricky bullied him out of the booth out of jealousy and fear of losing his job

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Catching up on the pulp show with DB cohosting. Steve stated he liked the 2 announcers in the booth better than 3. Steve then asked DB...

Catching up on the pulp show with DB cohosting. Steve stated he liked the 2 announcers in the booth better than 3. Steve then asked DB how many guys he likes in the booth and DB got pretty flustered, He finally did answer 2 but it was pretty awkward moment. You can tell there is some bad blood somewhere. 
 

Why did DB leave and can we please get him back?

Which pulp episode are you referring to? I wanna see what you're talking about 

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Mjones618 wrote:

Which pulp episode are you referring to? I wanna see what you're talking about 

Show #559 - 9/25/2023

9/27/2023 11:49am
CPR wrote:

Looked like banter between two mates to me? If that’s being a dick, geez don’t ever visit Australia!

Ikr, was pretty obvious to me too. Seems like a lot of Americans don't seem to understand when someone is just busting some balls, or being sarcastic. 

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CPR wrote:

Looked like banter between two mates to me? If that’s being a dick, geez don’t ever visit Australia!

Ikr, was pretty obvious to me too. Seems like a lot of Americans don't seem to understand when someone is just busting some balls, or being...

Ikr, was pretty obvious to me too. Seems like a lot of Americans don't seem to understand when someone is just busting some balls, or being sarcastic. 

Well they're not Australian for one. This may joking to you in Australia but here this is a fuckin asshole

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Mjones618 wrote:

Which pulp episode are you referring to? I wanna see what you're talking about 

RichieW13 wrote:

Show #559 - 9/25/2023

Thanks. Surprised I missed it. Haven't checked Spotify in a few days and never got the YouTube notification either 

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Mjones618 wrote:

Which pulp episode are you referring to? I wanna see what you're talking about 

RichieW13 wrote:

Show #559 - 9/25/2023

Mjones618 wrote:

Thanks. Surprised I missed it. Haven't checked Spotify in a few days and never got the YouTube notification either 

I do not know how to link it but the specific part I’m talking about is when JT is on the phone. 
 

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AMetts wrote:
You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school...

You have to remember he was home schooled, most likely never spent a ton of time around other kids besides racing, never went to high school. By the time he kind of entered the real world he was the greatest dirtbike rider of all time and super rich so you are going to have some "unique" social skills. I dont think he was trying to be mean I think he's just not the best at banter like we are use to.  

jnickell wrote:
Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're...

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

soggy wrote:

Dude it was a recorded segment. They easily could have re shot it or edited RC out. 🤦🏼

Editing or not editing RC's involvement is irrelevant.  It doesn't magically eliminate the fact RC did what he did.  Blair was clearly in a different spot when the video continued. The "banter" clearly disrupted Blair's work. 

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RichieW13 wrote:

Show #559 - 9/25/2023

Mjones618 wrote:

Thanks. Surprised I missed it. Haven't checked Spotify in a few days and never got the YouTube notification either 

joshd wrote:

I do not know how to link it but the specific part I’m talking about is when JT is on the phone. 
 

Wow ya that was awkward. DB got frustrated there. There's definitely some bad blood between him and SOMEONE when it comes to him being in the booth. I think RC bullied him out and he realized he was never going to progress any higher so he quit 

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jnickell wrote:
Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're...

Mostly agree.  However, banter has its place.  RC brought it to Blair while he was giving a presentation in the workplace. It's one thing if they're both presenters. It's another when someone steps into the conference room and derails the presentation, all while coming off as serious. The way RC kept talking over Blair so as to not invite a response was pretty telling. I have been a huge RC fan (the racer) and this definitely tarnished my opinion of him.

soggy wrote:

Dude it was a recorded segment. They easily could have re shot it or edited RC out. 🤦🏼

jnickell wrote:
Editing or not editing RC's involvement is irrelevant.  It doesn't magically eliminate the fact RC did what he did.  Blair was clearly in a different spot...

Editing or not editing RC's involvement is irrelevant.  It doesn't magically eliminate the fact RC did what he did.  Blair was clearly in a different spot when the video continued. The "banter" clearly disrupted Blair's work. 

Do you really think they would put that clip out if they weren’t just joking?   You can clearly tell By Blair’s mannerisms he’s going along with it.  
 

I hate RC as an announcer but there is nothing to see here. 

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