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[Princess Dye]

Do Murph and Boers/Bernstein actually hate each other?

 

Or is it all an act on the part of B&B?

 

 

Has this ever been addressed on air, anyone know? Boers hit him pretty hard just now. And Berns/Murph come from two total opposite ends of the spectrum.

[SoxFan562004]

Do Murph and Boers/Bernstein actually hate each other?

 

Or is it all an act on the part of B&B?

 

 

Has this ever been addressed on air, anyone know? Boers hit him pretty hard just now. And Berns/Murph come from two total opposite ends of the spectrum.

Someone here use to intern, so they can give you the inside scoop, but remembering a few past posts and speaking with my brother-in-law who somehow knows the Boers family, the Boers/Murph feud is legit.

[The Critic]

Simply judging by their on-air personas:

 

Bernstein seems to be an insufferable asshole.

Boers seems to be that little cartoon dog who runs around the bigger dog, egging him on.

Murphy seems to be a hypersensitive wimp.

I could definitely see how they wouldn't get along.

[Princess Dye]

Simply judging by their on-air personas:

 

Bernstein seems to be an insufferable asshole.

Boers seems to be that little cartoon dog who runs around the bigger dog, egging him on.

Murphy seems to be a hypersensitive wimp.

I could definitely see how they wouldn't get along.

 

The one thing I will say, however, is that Bernstein seems partially an on-air persona that cant be that insufferable in real life. As evidenced by him taming it town when he temporarily replaced Dan Patrick on the syndicated show.

 

 

Whereas Murph and Boers seem to be the real projection of their real selves --- but obviously I cant confirm that assumption - you just get that sense.

[WhiteSoxfan1986]

From what I've heard a lot of people there don't like Murph.

[The Critic]

The one thing I will say, however, is that Bernstein seems partially an on-air persona that cant be that insufferable in real life. As evidenced by him taming it town when he temporarily replaced Dan Patrick on the syndicated show.

 

 

Whereas Murph and Boers seem to be the real projection of their real selves --- but obviously I cant confirm that assumption - you just get that sense.

I agree that Bernstein could be dialing it up for the show, but he also seems to carry a smugness about himself.

He's not a likable character, at least the character he presents publicly.

[Princess Dye]

I agree that Bernstein could be dialing it up for the show, but he also seems to carry a smugness about himself.

He's not a likable character, at least the character he presents publicly.

 

In general I agree. yet it reminds me of this polling I once saw for America's most beloved and most hated TV personalities.

 

Conan O'Brien was #2 most beloved and #3 on most hated. Different strokes for different folks I suppose, as w/ all things.

[The Critic]

In general I agree. yet it reminds me of this polling I once saw for America's most beloved and most hated TV personalities.

 

Conan O'Brien was #2 most beloved and #3 on most hated. Different strokes for different folks I suppose, as w/ all things.

Very true, and just for the record, I really enjoy B&B's show. I find it funny a lot of the time, in large part because they are such jerks. I just don't take any of their opinions very seriously at all. It's just a schticky afternoon radio show to me.

It's MUCH more enjoyable than the Mac, Jurko and Harry show. That show is just weak, and Jurkovic is the worst radio personality in Chicago by a mile.

[IlliniKrush]

I agree that Bernstein could be dialing it up for the show, but he also seems to carry a smugness about himself.

He's not a likable character, at least the character he presents publicly.

He's smug because he's pretty much always right when he's dealing with complete idiot callers. If i dealt with some of those assclowns all day, I'd have the same attitude. I love how Bernstein carries himself on air.

 

Very true, and just for the record, I really enjoy B&B's show. I find it funny a lot of the time, in large part because they are such jerks. I just don't take any of their opinions very seriously at all. It's just a schticky afternoon radio show to me.

It's MUCH more enjoyable than the Mac, Jurko and Harry show. That show is just weak, and Jurkovic is the worst radio personality in Chicago by a mile.

When Bernstein wants to talk about the nuts and bolts of a particular game or sport, he's as good as anyone out there. It doesn't happen every day or every hour, but it's there.

 

I love B&B, more the Bernstein than the Boers. Boers doesn't add nearly as much to the show, Bernstein carries it.

[The Critic]

He's smug because he's pretty much always right when he's dealing with complete idiot callers. If i dealt with some of those assclowns all day, I'd have the same attitude. I love how Bernstein carries himself on air.

 

 

When Bernstein wants to talk about the nuts and bolts of a particular game or sport, he's as good as anyone out there. It doesn't happen every day or every hour, but it's there.

 

I love B&B, more the Bernstein than the Boers. Boers doesn't add nearly as much to the show, Bernstein carries it.

 

I do like how B&B handle the dumb callers.

What I don't like is the way Bernstein will try to paint a caller as an idiot if the caller doesn't agree with his opinion.

Still, I'd say their show is one of my favorites. My favorite host overall is Brian Paruch - I really like his style. I listen to him whenever I happen across his show. That guy must have an apartment above the studio, he seems to always be there.

[Kyyle23]

I do like how B&B handle the dumb callers.

What I don't like is the way Bernstein will try to paint a caller as an idiot if the caller doesn't agree with his opinion.

Still, I'd say their show is one of my favorites. My favorite host overall is Brian Paruch - I really like his style. I listen to him whenever I happen across his show. That guy must have an apartment above the studio, he seems to always be there.

 

Thats my only gripe with Bernstein, how dismissive he is of differing opinions. And when he is called out on it, he gets worse. But I really like his interview style, and he can be pretty funny at times. I dont believe Boers is as bad as everyone says he is, in regards to being the cartoon dog, i just think he is comfortable and sitting back and having a good time playing the village idiot.

 

Paruch is ALWAYS on the air. He does shifts on 101.9 as well.

[Brian]

B&B is probably my favorite sports show in Chicago. I do have to take breaks from them sometimes. When they play, "The Score, hello?", I laugh consistently.

 

And I agree with others, I like when they keep a caller on and rip him and milk it. It's great radio.

[G&T]

Do Murph and Boers/Bernstein actually hate each other?

 

Or is it all an act on the part of B&B?

 

 

Has this ever been addressed on air, anyone know? Boers hit him pretty hard just now. And Berns/Murph come from two total opposite ends of the spectrum.

 

As I understand it, about 10 years ago, Boers joked that Murph was gay. Murph didn't laugh. Since then they've hated each other. Murph also got into it with Mulligan back in 2005 or so.

[knightni]

Cubs fan aside, I always thought of Murph as if your grandpa did sports radio. Kind of homey and comforting.

[Swingandalongonetoleft]

I'd be shocked if it wasn't legit, and both shows are in my top 3 Chicago shows with MJH at #3.

[shipps]

For those that listen to the Score alot know its no secret those two had a standing fued.They are really pretty open about it,more Boers feeds into it than Murph because Murph knows Boers will make him look like and ass.

[G&T]

For those that listen to the Score alot know its no secret those two had a standing fued.They are really pretty open about it,more Boers feeds into it than Murph because Murph knows Boers will make him look like and ass.

 

I think Murph knows he will get fired. B&B are the biggest show that station has and Murph doesn't get along with anyone on that station anymore since North left. Even Steve Stone sounds annoyed when he's on with Murph.

 

The only think I like about Murph is that he will talk baseball in the winter.

[Harry Chappas]

If anyone listened to Bernstein on Friday afternoon when they were discussing fighting in hockey it was hte most condesending piece of crap I had ever heard. You could tell he does not liek hockey and this was his way of telling us. How he can lovethe NBA is beyond me.

 

I really do not like either afternoon show. MJ&H seem be taking more of a warm and fuzyy feel to it.

[shipps]

If anyone listened to Bernstein on Friday afternoon when they were discussing fighting in hockey it was hte most condesending piece of crap I had ever heard. You could tell he does not liek hockey and this was his way of telling us. How he can lovethe NBA is beyond me.

 

Yeah that was pissing me off.Its like Bernsie,dont you realize that sports are entertainment and fighting in Hockey just adds to the entertainment.Its the same thing like pitchers protecting their hitters in baseball.

[Kyyle23]

If anyone listened to Bernstein on Friday afternoon when they were discussing fighting in hockey it was hte most condesending piece of crap I had ever heard. You could tell he does not liek hockey and this was his way of telling us. How he can lovethe NBA is beyond me.

 

I really do not like either afternoon show. MJ&H seem be taking more of a warm and fuzyy feel to it.

 

 

Thats the thing about Bernstein, he just cannot believe in something that can't be quantified in some way or another. He refuses to believe in the concept of momentum, he doesnt believe in protecting hitters, fights in baseball, fights in hockey, etc.

 

 

[Princess Dye]

Thats the thing about Bernstein, he just cannot believe in something that can't be quantified in some way or another. He refuses to believe in the concept of momentum, he doesnt believe in protecting hitters, fights in baseball, fights in hockey, etc.

 

interestingly though, if anyone tries to explain why they think momentum exists he can shut them down. and if someone's going to call in a show like this, they have to be on top of their game or else dont bother calling.

 

here's where i agree with a lot that's been said: i wish he'd take guests to task when they discuss a team's momentum.... he gives them a free pass but jumps all over callers who dont do this for a living and beats them

 

so yea, he strongarms the callers and uses his familiarity with the forum to win arguments. but it's still entertaining radio so i tune in. i mean i wouldnt wanna have a beer with him, but i'll listen and it's particularly awesome when the rare caller gets in and beats them at their game. well Boers is always more likely to be caught in something.

 

an act of verbal hypocrisy, that is.

Edited October 14, 2008 by Princess Dye

[Kyyle23]

interestingly though, if anyone tries to explain why they think momentum exists he can shut them down. and if someone's going to call in a show like this, they have to be on top of their game or else dont bother calling.

 

here's where i agree with a lot that's been said: i wish he'd take guests to task when they discuss a team's momentum.... he gives them a free pass but jumps all over callers who dont do this for a living and beats them

 

so yea, he strongarms the callers and uses his familiarity with the forum to win arguments. but it's still entertaining radio so i tune in. i mean i wouldnt wanna have a beer with him, but i'll listen and it's particularly awesome when the rare caller gets in and beats them at their game. well Boers is always more likely to be caught in something.

 

an act of verbal hypocrisy, that is.

 

He can shut them down only because you cannot measure something like momentum. Any of us can see it happening, you can feel it during a game. Its just something thats tremendously hard to explain

[HuskyCaucasian]

Do Murph and Boers/Bernstein actually hate each other?

I'll preface this as someone who interned at the Score for a summerr 4 years ago.

Murph is not well liked by anyone. He's very full of himself. I was interning for North (that's a story in and off itself). I was asked to create the opening sequence to his JagBag segment. I included a caller JagBagging Murph because it was funny. I was told by the producers to never ever use a JagBag of Murph again because they didnt want Murph storming in and b****ing them out.

 

BandB also hated North. It's a long story. But they once spent a commercial break talking about how Mike doesnt give his producers much of a chance to have "up ward mobility". Basically saying he wont allow his producers to be creative and advance themselves. BandB, on the other hand, have had a TON of their producers go on to do other things within the station and around the country.

 

I have a few other stories, but I cant really comment on the on the record. Some of you have heard my rants about JenJen before.

Edited October 14, 2008 by Athomeboy_2000

[HuskyCaucasian]

Bernstein seems to be an insufferable asshole.

I dont know if I would say that. He just has very strong opinions. He knows what he believes and he wont allow you to get awa with fluffy BS on the air.

[Princess Dye]

I dont know if I would say that. He just has very strong opinions. He knows what he believes and he wont allow you to get awa with fluffy BS on the air.

 

I'm in agreement. In general, he elevates the conversation because radio should be something different.

 

If guys are just talking and going unchecked, then it's just sports conversation which is available for free in pretty much every bar or business in Chicago.

 

Whereas bringing an intellectual level to it makes a unique, worthwhile product. And of course people are welcome to not tune in if they dislike it.

 

The thing with B&B is it has the intellectual but also with Boers the 6 year old humor dimension. When it gets intolerant or slanderous towards certain groups in society...I have somewhat of a problem with it. But it's talk radio - you cant go in expecting it to be reined in, and the power of the caller is to get on the line and point out where they're out of line or wrong.

Edited October 14, 2008 by Princess Dye