Guest MarvinisaLunatic Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I watched Jim Rome's show on ESPN, and I gotta say that I was sort of 50/50 on it. I listen to his radio show on a semi regular basis, although Im not in on everything yet (we just did get his show on the radio here about 4 months ago..) I remember his old show on ESPN2 and how he got beat up for calling Jim Everett, Chris (the female tenis player..) As for the new show, it really doesn't need to be an hour long, it seemed to drag. Some very good interviews and commentary on sports, but overall I didn't like the panel segment with the columnist guy, Jim Lampley and Denis Haysbert, as Denis seemed out of place among the other 3. I also didnt like how the show seemed to jerk around in each segment, from Rome standing to sitting to standing somewhere else..and the Voicemails are definitely lame compared to the calls and emails he gets, but thats understandable. I know Rome is a love him or hate him type of person, so there probably won't be too many people who share my same opinion..but I thought the show was definitely better than PTI or ATH. I can't stand Tony K., and Around the Horn is pretty much just a joke of a show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I love PTI. I'll give Rome is Burning a few weeks to judge it. It takes a while to get used to the format and stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mindless_Aggression Report post Posted May 7, 2003 PTI kills anything Rome could ever do but thats just me. Frankly, I just find the guy boring. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NoCalMike Report post Posted May 7, 2003 When does this show air? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Satanico Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I don't like Jimmy Rome to begin with. Besides 30 minutes of Sportscenter is all the sports news I can stand watching. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest phoenixrising Report post Posted May 7, 2003 They really have to dump the stupid Voice Mail segment. Clones trying to sound funny on TV doesn't go over as well as it does on the radio. Liked everything else though. I was wondering when it is on too...is it going to be on Tuesdays only or will it be every day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mr. Slim Citrus Report post Posted May 7, 2003 PTI kills anything Rome could ever do. Kornheiser >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Rome Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest geniusMoment Report post Posted May 7, 2003 Woody Paige>>>>>>>>>>God Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cartman Report post Posted May 7, 2003 Bob Ryan>>>>>>>>>>>Woody Paige Especially for what he said about Jason Kidd's wifey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest razazteca Report post Posted May 7, 2003 they are trying to put the radio show on tv just like Howard Stern, I am not liking it. Why must 3 shows use the same graphics? I know PTI is the has the best side panel graphic but having 3 shows doing the same damn thing is just too much. They should just have a 90 minute panel show that combines PTI, ATH, Sport Reporters, Rome is Burning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MaxPower27 Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I'll give it a chance, but it's not looking too good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PencilJobber Report post Posted May 7, 2003 It's not a bad show but it can't compare to PTI and ATH there the main reason i signed up for the new American Sports channel over here in the UK that plus College Football when it starts later in the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I'm one of the rare few that likes Around the Horn. I don't care about Jim Rome. However, Frank Caliendo (of Mad TV) does a hilarious impression of him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest starvenger Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I don't care about Jim Rome. However, Frank Caliendo (of Mad TV) does a hilarious impression of him. Thank goodness it's not Michael Macdonald. That guy is incredibly unfunny. I agree that an hour-long format is overkill for sportstalk, especially since you end up with 2.5 hours straight of sportstalk and news. Change Rome is Burning to half an hour, reformat ATH into a US-centric Off The Record and I think it'll be OK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Polish_Rifle Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I think its just new and they will tinker with it as the show progresses. Romey is usually on the money except when he talks about the Clippers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Human Fly Report post Posted May 7, 2003 Well, I watch ATH and PTI everyday that I can and I thought the Rome show was good last night. As said above Clone's trying to get off the best take in 30 seconds doesn't work on TV, but this was just the first show so I expect some stuff to be ironed out. The Mark Grace segment was really good. Concerning ATH, IMO Woody Paige is by far the most entertaining person on the show. Kevin Blackistone is also good just for the fact that they can make fun of his Nascar fantasy league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bosstones Fan Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I don't care about Jim Rome. However, Frank Caliendo (of Mad TV) does a hilarious impression of him. Ever heard Caliendo do his impression of John Madden? He's been on the Houston sports talk station (610 AM) several times, and each and every time his Madden impression is DAMN funny. Great, great stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MrRant Report post Posted May 7, 2003 I like Rome Is Burning and it's only on once a week so it will take a month or two to get the flow going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurriShane 0 Report post Posted May 8, 2003 I'd rather see another season of Beg Borrow and Deal instead of Rome is Burning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spicy McHaggis Report post Posted May 8, 2003 ... and Denis Haysbert, as Denis seemed out of place among the other 3. BACK UP JUST A SECOND... You can't talk about David Palmer like that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted May 9, 2003 Beg Borrow and Steal IS having a second season... ROME IS BURNING...What kind of title is that? I'd rather a 30 minute daily show with ATH/PTI/ROME/30 minute Sportscenter Highlight reel before the Game of the night (Basketball, Baseball, Hockey)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest alkeiper Report post Posted May 9, 2003 ROME IS BURNING...What kind of title is that? I'd rather a 30 minute daily show with ATH/PTI/ROME/30 minute Sportscenter Highlight reel before the Game of the night (Basketball, Baseball, Hockey)... Most of us have ESPNnews for the highlight reel already. Why not end with a 30 minute discussion show devoted solely to the sport being played that evening? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest starvenger Report post Posted May 9, 2003 ... and Denis Haysbert, as Denis seemed out of place among the other 3. BACK UP JUST A SECOND... You can't talk about David Palmer like that... Yeah, you didn't just disrespect the (fake) president, but Pedro fucking Cerrano as well... ROME IS BURNING...What kind of title is that? I'd rather a 30 minute daily show with ATH/PTI/ROME/30 minute Sportscenter Highlight reel before the Game of the night (Basketball, Baseball, Hockey)... It's a title straight out of the Simpsons - one that's kinda funny the first time you hear it, but gets less and less so as time goes on... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest hardyz1 Report post Posted May 9, 2003 Ever heard Caliendo do his impression of John Madden? He's been on the Houston sports talk station (610 AM) several times, and each and every time his Madden impression is DAMN funny. Great, great stuff. Yeah, he's been on the Bob & Tom show a few times. I'm pretty sure he did his Madden impression on Mad TV around the Super Bowl this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
