Will “I talked to” Christian is back…

6/9/2024 1:19am

Fortunately I have the ability to not let this shit bother me...instead I focus on the racing, the lines each racers use and how their bikes perform.

It would be nice to hear more of bikes from time to time during the broadcast.

Occasionally I let my mind run into ill repute...ya know..like thinking of the lady undressing in front of me..Whistling

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6/9/2024 1:36am

It gets on my tits aswell , but Unfortunately she's only doing her job, her job is to speak to the teams and report back , but FS why does she has do it at key points in the Moto,now that's the fault of the producers 

They need to do away with it all together , we don't have this in mxgp and it's not missed 

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6/9/2024 3:39am

She’s over doing it. Talks way too long, definitely wanting to further her career. Fuck her career, i pay money to watch this and want less waffling on my Screen. 
Im tired of hitting mute every 5 mins

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6/9/2024 5:18am
I think she's outstanding and one of the best, if not the best we've ever had. I 100% don't get the hate. Makes me seriously wonder...

I think she's outstanding and one of the best, if not the best we've ever had. I 100% don't get the hate. Makes me seriously wonder if a lot of ya will ever be content with these things.

Mavetism wrote:

I was talking to the team earlier there and they think you're wrong.

This gave me a right ole chuckle. Thanks Mavetism 👊🏼😂

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6/9/2024 5:21am
It’s already been said, but they only need Weege, Stew and JT. They can save some money!  Alternatively, if they “must” have Will, get her some...

It’s already been said, but they only need Weege, Stew and JT. They can save some money!  Alternatively, if they “must” have Will, get her some media coaching. Clearly she does her homework as a reporter, but she doesn’t have to always say “I talked to so and so” just tell us what they said!

I don't get the hate. Everyone in one thread says "grow the sport" then in the next thread when the put someone on who says "I talked to xyz" because a potential new viewer may not know names. The site melts down. Could the broadcast be better? Always. Are they trying to interest new viewers? Probably. If you want better coverage, you need more money, that comes from more viewers, that comes from catering to new viewers. Carry on folks.

TM

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6/9/2024 5:23am
Boomslang wrote:
Fortunately I have the ability to not let this shit bother me...instead I focus on the racing, the lines each racers use and how their bikes...

Fortunately I have the ability to not let this shit bother me...instead I focus on the racing, the lines each racers use and how their bikes perform.

It would be nice to hear more of bikes from time to time during the broadcast.

Occasionally I let my mind run into ill repute...ya know..like thinking of the lady undressing in front of me..Whistling

Leave it to boom to lighten things up

TM

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6/9/2024 5:43am
It’s already been said, but they only need Weege, Stew and JT. They can save some money!  Alternatively, if they “must” have Will, get her some...

It’s already been said, but they only need Weege, Stew and JT. They can save some money!  Alternatively, if they “must” have Will, get her some media coaching. Clearly she does her homework as a reporter, but she doesn’t have to always say “I talked to so and so” just tell us what they said!

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I don't get the hate. Everyone in one thread says "grow the sport" then in the next thread when the put someone on who says "I...

I don't get the hate. Everyone in one thread says "grow the sport" then in the next thread when the put someone on who says "I talked to xyz" because a potential new viewer may not know names. The site melts down. Could the broadcast be better? Always. Are they trying to interest new viewers? Probably. If you want better coverage, you need more money, that comes from more viewers, that comes from catering to new viewers. Carry on folks.

TM

You miss the point. Instead of many words, she can use less to say the same thing. Instead of saying “I talked to X and they said Y…” just say “X said Y…” 

 

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6/9/2024 6:09am

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

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6/9/2024 6:55am
You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production. If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you...

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

The point seems to have gone over your head entirely. 

The problem is not that we have a female voice on the broadcast, it could be a male voice, hell it could be Morgan Freeman’s voice, the problem is that it adds NOTHING to the race. NOTHING. And it usually takes up space that the actual commentators could be using to call the actual race.

I’m sure she's a nice lady but please, get rid of her.

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6/9/2024 6:58am Edited Date/Time 6/9/2024 6:58am
You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production. If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you...

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

The problem is. when my sweet little mother is over an and she’s the one that grabs the remote and presses mute on the tv because she can’t handle it… that’s when you know it’s bad. 

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6/9/2024 7:00am
You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production. If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you...

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

bigk218 wrote:
The problem is. when my sweet little mother is over an and she’s the one that grabs the remote and presses mute on the tv because...

The problem is. when my sweet little mother is over an and she’s the one that grabs the remote and presses mute on the tv because she can’t handle it… that’s when you know it’s bad. 

My roommate who doesn’t watch moto did the exact same thing in supercross.  Crazy 

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6/9/2024 8:02am

I had my mom over yesterday. Had the race on. Will starts talking and my mom over hears, she goes “who the fuck is that chick? She has no idea what she’s talking about.” My mom hasn’t watched a race in probably 22 years. I told her Will has dirt on the producer so they can’t fire her. She said that makes sense. 

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6/9/2024 8:27am
For the life of me i cannot understand the need for a fourth "commentator". It’s fucking baffling. Weege, James and JT getting the race scoop on...

For the life of me i cannot understand the need for a fourth "commentator". It’s fucking baffling.

Weege, James and JT getting the race scoop on the line. WE ARE GOOD! There’s absolutely, positively no need for another one. We've been saying this for years.

It’s already too much talking. 3 is plenty and they do not need to speak the entire race. 

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6/9/2024 8:39am

It’s already too much talking. 3 is plenty and they do not need to speak the entire race. 

This.

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6/9/2024 10:11am
There’s plenty of misogyny in mx, no doubt, but my objection to Will has nothing to do with her gender, and everything to do with her...

There’s plenty of misogyny in mx, no doubt, but my objection to Will has nothing to do with her gender, and everything to do with her commentary.

Spot on.....I would only add, it also has nothing to do with her accent. 

Sadly, they just seem to keep expanding her role.     

 

We've had far better and more qualified announcers. 

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6/9/2024 11:25am

She is not good, but I'm just glad we get live racing every weekend. I hit mute when ever they say "Wil...."  problem solved.

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6/9/2024 11:40am
ToolMaker wrote:
I don't get the hate. Everyone in one thread says "grow the sport" then in the next thread when the put someone on who says "I...

I don't get the hate. Everyone in one thread says "grow the sport" then in the next thread when the put someone on who says "I talked to xyz" because a potential new viewer may not know names. The site melts down. Could the broadcast be better? Always. Are they trying to interest new viewers? Probably. If you want better coverage, you need more money, that comes from more viewers, that comes from catering to new viewers. Carry on folks.

TM

Will says nothing that will interest ‘new viewers’ , her segments are not even interesting for viewers who know the people she is talking about . I’m not sure why or how , the motocross media decided to elevate mechanics to nearly the level of the rider . It’s bizarre … but maybe that’s just me … I don’t really give a shit what Mathis or his broshow buddies have to say . Lefty loosey … ya ok , keep up the good work Stephan 👍

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6/9/2024 11:57am
You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production. If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you...

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

you're giving her a pass because she's a female, which is sexist. RC is equally bad with his marble mouth word salad. has nothing to do with sex, but if it makes you feel good to strawman everyone here, have at it. maybe if you show your wife, you'll get a pat on the head?

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6/9/2024 12:26pm

I heard Peacock is in serious talks with Nina Drama to do the SMX rounds,... FWIW. Cheerful

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6/9/2024 12:32pm

Arguably the worst National track, Pala, had the best broadcast so far.  Weedge/Stew in booth, JT in pits.  From the past two broadcasts, it is clear only one pit reporter is necessary (JT)  He brings experience and for the most part adds to the broadcast without over speaking.  If we need a 4th bring in AC.  As much the producers fault as her's, she adds zero to the show.  Literally.  Having her cut in with puff pieces during great action every 5 minutes ruins it.  Interviewing ea podium guy with one person was also much better.  Tired of missing action and constant muting.  

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6/9/2024 1:38pm

Is it just me or does Peakcock suck as bad as Screech?  Be nice to be able to FF or Rewind and not have to guess where you’re stopping. Then not have to watch 1 minutes ads each time you try and skip past the bs and watch the next moto. I mean we do pay peacock to watch it. Why do I have to watch ads ?

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6/9/2024 8:00pm
You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production. If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you...

You all seem to act as though she calls the shots on the production.

If a female saying a few words during a race bothers you, you may want to take a deep hard look at your emotional intelligence. I suspect most of you are the same kind of people that lose your shit over a simple traffic infraction.

Truly an embarrassing side of motocross.

The point seems to have gone over your head entirely.  The problem is not that we have a female voice on the broadcast, it could be...

The point seems to have gone over your head entirely. 

The problem is not that we have a female voice on the broadcast, it could be a male voice, hell it could be Morgan Freeman’s voice, the problem is that it adds NOTHING to the race. NOTHING. And it usually takes up space that the actual commentators could be using to call the actual race.

I’m sure she's a nice lady but please, get rid of her.

Bro the commentary doesn’t use the time to call the race lol you are correct though. 
 

Droning on about Levi not getting outdoor testing in as Ty Masterpool blows by was golden. 

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6/9/2024 8:10pm

I would pay extra for no commentary or cuts to people in the pits or mechanics or commentators or whoever is there to try to attract new fans while the race is happening. Never show split screens, and just have the sounds of the bikes and show the closest racing. It should cost peacock less, win win

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6/9/2024 10:42pm

I love Vital. Maybe I’ll read a comment from a retired SX rider, maybe it’ll be a top level riders family member.. Or maybe it’s the guy who just finished a shift delivering parts for NAPA giving pointers to the broadcast crew. 

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6/10/2024 12:28am

I don’t usually complain about the broadcast or announcers etc, but when Anderson was launching that downhill, in the first few laps of an exciting Moto where Jett wasn’t leading, I didn’t need a long winded ramble about:

I was talking to the team earlier and they said the settings weren’t quite where they needed to be, they wanted to adjust the settings back to last years settings so the settings could be more like the settings they were looking for in a setting.  The settings would then be more like the settings we needed to get the correct setup.  

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6/10/2024 12:37am

I was also immediately gutted to hear the high pitch shrill when I tuned in, gave her a chance for a bit during the first moto of the day but soon resorted back to muting. 

Having Will Christien doing commentary is like having Amy Schumer as a Victoria's Secret model.

 

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6/10/2024 1:22am
she sounds excellent each and every time she speaks. she is articulate, knows how to ask the right questions, and means it when she asks them...

she sounds excellent each and every time she speaks. she is articulate, knows how to ask the right questions, and means it when she asks them. you're all fired for the conceivable future.  

Outdoors and SX, needs to take a lesson from MXGP. It's a superior broadcast.

It's two things that needs to go ASAP from American broadcast:

1. I talked to...

2. All day/race/season-long... 

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