Posts filed under 'Talkback Emails'
An email to 2GB’s Glenn Wheeler
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Good evening Glenn,
I hate receiving emails which just start with “Samuel” and have no “dear” or “hi” or whatever…to me, such emails feel like the person sending it is angry and about to spend the whole email barking instructions at me.
If I’m in the middle of a long email exchange with someone, I might drop the introduction all together and just have the body of the message with no names or salutations, but I’ll try to avoid just using the recipient’s name as the introduction…unless I am genuinely unhappy with the recipient!
I hope you’re keeping well. You’ve been looking well on The Morning Show of late.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
July 24th, 2010 at 10:42pm
An email to 2GB’s Andrew Moore who is currently calling the match between the Warriors and the Storm
G’day Andrew,
It sounds like the vuvuzelas have found their way to the NRL. Good! They grew on me during the world cup, and I’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms ever since. When will you be giving Blocky and the Big Marn a vuvuzela each?
Have a great night!
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
July 17th, 2010 at 06:25pm
An email to 2UE’s Stuart Bocking
Good evening Stuart,
I was watching Julia Gillard’s appearance on the WA edition of Today Tonight when she ruled out September 25 as the election date, and I agree with you, she ruled it out because the election will have already been held by then. The date I’m hearing from a few people who should know is August 28, and the word is that she will visit the Governor-General next weekend to make it all happen.
She might also be at the MCG on AFL Grand Final day, and as a Bulldogs supporter I’d like to see her on the ground as a player. She is the secret weapon…all that she needs to do is stand there and recite her immigration policy announcement speech of the other day, and before you know it everyone will have fallen asleep, allowing her to kick the only goal of the match. It’ll be a great day, the Dogs first premiership since 1954…and Julia will have finally done something which I can agree with!
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
July 8th, 2010 at 10:06pm
An email to 2UE’s Stuart Bocking
Good evening Stuart,
I was most intrigued by your discussion with the lady about how she remembers her licence number and expiry date, but you don’t remember yours.
I remember my licence number and expiry date (although from the sounds of it, ACT licences have easier to remember numbers which don’t contain letters, unlike NSW licences), but I think it’s more a force of habit than a matter of willingly remembering it. I say this because I have remembered the number and expiry date of my Visa Debit card for years, simply because it’s easier to remember it than to have to pull it out and check every time I use it. The three digits on the back of the card change every time the card expires and is replaced though, so it takes me a little while to remember that each time.
I think remembering my licence number and expiry date came from remembering other cards. I also think it’s a useful thing to know just in case I’m ever pulled over and have misplaced it, as I can recite the details and hopefully waste less of my time and that of the police.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
July 6th, 2010 at 10:37pm
An email to 2GB’s Jason Morrison who is presenting his show live from Parliament House today.
G’day Jason,
My immediate reaction to Julia Gillard is that we finally have two parties which have clearly defined and different ideological standpoints. Apart from the point of illegal immigrants, it is clear that Labor is left and Liberal is right…it’s been ages since we’ve been able to truly say that. People actually have a choice now.
Julia may have been appointed by the right-wing, but only because Kevin Rudd was sinking the ship…it is still the same team, but one which will now run with clear left-wing policies on things like global warming and workplace relations.
I say bring it on. This type of clear difference is what this country should have more of.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
June 24th, 2010 at 03:25pm
G’day C Team.
Just on the subject of the talking clock. George doesn’t always tick over properly at the time when daylight saving starts or ends. I sat up one night a few years ago and listened to George as daylight saving ended and he didn’t change to the correct hour. The next morning he was engaged for an hour or so while Telstra wound him back a bit.
I hope you guys get to enjoy the extra hour of sleep.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
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They think it’s a bit sad that I’d sit up for changes in the talking clock. They’re probably right.
On that note, I’ve been thinking for some time of doing an hour as a talking clock myself just to see if I’d last. It might be worth a shot on Tuesday afternoon if I don’t get distracted by other things. If and when I do it, I’ll stream it live for the fun of it.
Videos of the talking clock have previously been posted here.
Samuel
April 2nd, 2010 at 07:58pm
G’day Andrew,
Well tonight’s the night…the start of Bulldogs Victory 2010 a week late…or if not, hopefully we can kick at least one goal tonight. Last week was humiliating but was all made better by the other Bulldogs winning the NAB Cup Grand Final.
Have a great night, and thanks for your great work filling in for Alan during the week.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
March 19th, 2010 at 07:20pm
An email to 2UE’s Andrew Daddo
Hi Andrew,
I personally doubt that we are even close to people considering that we're becoming a cashless society. I prefer to pay for almost all of my "over the counter" purchases in cash unless it's more than about $50 when I will generally whip out my Visa Debit card.
I am more conscious of how much cash I carry on me since I was robbed last year, and will generally withdraw cash at an ATM in a shopping centre before I make a purchase, however I would much rather have cash on me just in case I am robbed again in the future as I figure that a would-be robber is not going to take kindly to a "I don't use cash, I use plastic" response to their "hand over all your money" demand.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
January 4th, 2010 at 12:19pm
An email to 2UE’s John Kerr
Good morning and felicitations to you John,
I was planning on sleeping through the start of the new year as the changeover from one year to the next doesn't really phase me, however the fireworks at midnight woke me with a decent bit of rattling of the walls. Nattie (the lovely little dog in residence) was quite concerned by the fireworks and insisted on a cuddle and shelter in my room…sadly I have been unable to get her to stay in her own bed since then, and she has taken up residence on my bed, as you can see in the attached photo. I might try to coax her back to her own bed later.
By the way, I would be interested in your thoughts on whether this year is the first or last year of the decade. I have had this debate with myself and with a friend…in one way it's not the start of the decade as there was no year "zero", making years ending in "one" the first year and years ending in "zero" the last year of any decade, but to the same extent we name decades such as the "eighties", "nineties", "noughties" etc. I suppose it could be argued that every year starts a new decade, depending on how you measure decades.
It could also be argued that I give these things too much consideration.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
Update: Just fixed the image…no idea why it didn’t work properly to begin with. End Update
January 1st, 2010 at 02:10am
Your “Jerk of the Week” submission
The Maritime Union of Australia and the Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union
Why should this person be the “Jerk of the Week”?
For giving $10,000 to 78 illegal immigrants who have refused to leave an Australian Customs ship despite being offered “rapid resettlement” in Australia.
Your Name (Optional)
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
The usual stuff: Casey and Heather’s Jerk Of The Week airs at 6:09pm Thursday on Newsradio 840 KXNT in Las Vegas, which is (and will be for the next many months) 1:09pm Fridays in Canberra. Nominations can be submitted via the KXNT website.
Update: The segment has been moved for this week to 6:39pm/1:39pm, and is moving to a new time of 5:30ish/12:30ish next week
Update: Due to the breaking news of the Fort Hood shooter being confirmed as being alive and in a stable condition, and not dead as had been reported for hours and hours, Jerk Of The Week has been held over until tomorrow’s show.
Samuel
November 6th, 2009 at 07:31am
Your “Jerk of the Week” submission
Bollywood film producers
Why should this person be the “Jerk of the Week”?
Creating films of people dancing and singing for no explainable reason which run for over three hours, and for making all Hollywood musicals look like masterpieces in the process.
Your Name (Optional)
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Jerk Of The Week with Casey Hendrickson and Heather Kydd airs at 6:09pm on Thursdays on NewsRadio 840 KXNT in Las Vegas. This equates to 12:09pm Friday in Canberra, however it will be 1:09pm next week as the US comes out of daylight saving time on Sunday morning.
Samuel
October 30th, 2009 at 10:12am
Your “Jerk of the Week” submission
People who think it’s OK to assault and rob people
Why should this person be the “Jerk of the Week”?
Because they’re either out in public being a menace, or in jail wasting taxpayer funds by being fed.
Your Name (Optional)
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
For those of you who are wondering, I am feeling better. The facial pain is almost gone, however the concussion and headache are on to day five, and are much less severe than they were.
Jerk Of The Week airs at 6:09pm Thursdays in Las Vegas (12:09pm Fridays in Canberra) on Newsradio 840 KXNT.
Samuel
October 23rd, 2009 at 08:37am
An email to 2UE’s Stuart Bocking
Good evening Stuart,
Random breath testing isn't anything new at school dances. Whilst I avoided the dances like the plague during high school, I remember students being warned very clearly about the presence of breathalysers prior to many of the dances.
I think it's a good idea. Under-18s shouldn't be drinking anyway, and I would hate to think of the potential repercussions for teachers who could be held legally responsible for drunk teenagers. It's a sensible precaution to my mind.
Have a great night.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
October 15th, 2009 at 08:15pm
An email to the Continuous Call Team who are calling all three rugby league grand finals today on 2GB, 2CC, a heap of other radio stations, and streaming live at RugbyLeagueLive.com
G’day Ray, Andrew and the team.
One very happy Dogs supporter down here in Canberra, with the 32-nil win by the Bulls over the Tigers.
Some great up-and-coming talent in that side, including the goalkicker, 300-pointer Brent Crisp who went to my College down here in the ACT!
Thanks for another great year of NRL calling. Enjoy the off-season for those of you who get one.
Regards,
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Canberra
October 4th, 2009 at 01:59pm
Your “Jerk of the Week” submission
Malkin Holdings (the people in charge of the Empire State Building)
Why should this person be the “Jerk of the Week”?
For celebrating the 60th anniversary of China’s communist revolution, and the subsequent deaths of millions and millions of people, by bathing the Empire State Building in red and yellow light.
Your Name (Optional)
Samuel Gordon-Stewart
Casey Hendrickson and Heather Kydd’s Jerk Of The Week airs at 6:09pm Thursdays on Newsradio 840 KXNT in Las Vegas. As Canberra will enter daylight saving on Sunday, today is the last time that Jerk Of The Week will air at 11:09am Friday for a few months. Next week it will air at 12:09pm on Friday.
As usual, you can nominate your Jerk Of The Week via the KXNT website.
Samuel
October 2nd, 2009 at 03:26am
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