John B. Wells

[coaster]

In every photo I've seen of Wells, he looks like he just had a lobotomy.

[Abby Normal]

And that molecule-thin possibility is what allows people who milk paranoia and mistrust; like like Wells, Lance, Jones, Beck, and others,  make a pretty good buck.

I tried to listen last night but tuned in at bottom of the 1st hour; just in time to hear this week's alarmist paranoid telling Wells that Obama was arming the IRS with AR-15s.  Click.[/font]

I believe conspiracy obsession is a form of mental illness.  It’s delusional thinking combined with OCD and Tourette Syndrome.

[awake]

Those numbers are incorrect. The true numbers are hard to find. I've seen as high as 1250. Who knows. I just know Obama is the most experienced best man for the job in a time when we needed man with vast economic and foreign policy experience. He's by far the best economic Kenyan president we've had.

Where did you see the number 1250?  If you are using the same type of sites that consider him to be a secretly gay muslim who was born in another country you may wish to reconsider.

[b_dubb]

I believe conspiracy obsession is a form of mental illness.  It’s delusional thinking combined with OCD and Tourette Syndrome.

and an enormous amount of free time

[West of the Rockies]

That makes sense.  I remember my parents loving Bob Hope when I was a kid too, and never understanding what was so great about this old man who would come on the stage and not do anything particularly entertaining.  The most fascinating thing I knew about Bob Hope was that he had a huge yacht at one marina that we went to which made our little boat look like a dinghy, and my parents were pretty impressed.

edit:  what was I quoting?  Did I post on the wrong board again?

Yeah, I never got the fascination with Bob Hope either.  I'm sure it was a generational thing.  To me, he seemed a remarkably bland old guy who'd wander onto stage, tell a couple of very corny jokes, pretend to swing a golf club, and then shamble off-stage again.  To those older than I, he was, no doubt, associated with younger years, funnier jokes, a victory in WWII, and so forth.

[JohnTitor89]

GREAT line at the end of first segment: "Wells in for Noory..."

Been saying it for years.  Wells has that low-register, gravely voice that makes him sound as if he is broadcasting from a secret bunker shrouded in a cloud of cigarette smoke; his voice often sounds menacing and conspiratorial, both qualities being hallmarks of the C2CAM mystique.  I've listened to broadcasts in which Wells gets stuck with mundane topics like the emergence of hybrid cars, and because of his consummate showmanship, he is able to make the topic seem like he's sharing redacted and highly sensitive material from secret government documents with the listeners.   Lob any topic at Wells and he'll make it sound frightening and imminently threatening.  He seems to realize that he is performing, and his interviewing chops are much sharper than those of Noory, Punnet, and Knapp combined to boot.  Art was a fantastic interviewer; he often asked poignant, leading questions in order to steer the conversation in directions which run concurrent with the conspiratorial aspects of the show, and this applies to Wells' interviewing style as well.  Noory is great at remaining neutral, allowing guests and callers to peddle whatever New Age or Esoteric agenda they're selling, but Wells is infinitely better at corralling the conversation into whatever pen seems most interesting.  Beyond that, Noory and Punnet often sound bored, irritated, or tired.  Wells just seems happy to be behind the mic and he never seems disenchanted with the task of entertaining American insomniacs.  While I wouldn't say that Noory sucks, I will say that Wells seems a much better fit for a show designed for the likes of the paranoid nighthawks which comprise the C2CAM listenership, of which I am an unabashed and avowed member.  When Noory hangs up his tinfoil hat,  I say "stick Wells at the helm and let him steer the mothership".  He can let Punnet steer every once in a while if his Tenitus permits.

[Yorkshire pud]

Been saying it for years.  Wells has that low-register, gravely voice that makes him sound as if he is broadcasting from a secret bunker shrouded in a cloud of cigarette smoke; his voice often sounds menacing and conspiratorial, both qualities being hallmarks of the C2CAM mystique.  I've listened to broadcasts in which Wells gets stuck with mundane topics like the emergence of hybrid cars, and because of his consummate showmanship, he is able to make the topic seem like he's sharing redacted and highly sensitive material from secret government documents with the listeners.   Lob any topic at Wells and he'll make it sound frightening and imminently threatening.  He seems to realize that he is performing, and his interviewing chops are much sharper than those of Noory, Punnet, and Knapp combined to boot.  Art was a fantastic interviewer; he often asked poignant, leading questions in order to steer the conversation in directions which run concurrent with the conspiratorial aspects of the show, and this applies to Wells' interviewing style as well.  Noory is great at remaining neutral, allowing guests and callers to peddle whatever New Age or Esoteric agenda they're selling, but Wells is infinitely better at corralling the conversation into whatever pen seems most interesting.  Beyond that, Noory and Punnet often sound bored, irritated, or tired.  Wells just seems happy to be behind the mic and he never seems disenchanted with the task of entertaining American insomniacs.  While I wouldn't say that Noory sucks, I will say that Wells seems a much better fit for a show designed for the likes of the paranoid nighthawks which comprise the C2CAM listenership, of which I am an unabashed and avowed member.  When Noory hangs up his tinfoil hat,  I say "stick Wells at the helm and let him steer the mothership".  He can let Punnet steer every once in a while if his Tenitus permits.

Yeah, but it's still bollox. Anyone who broadcasts on air that a school shooting was make believe isn't consummate showmanship. It's an attempt to legitamise being a cretin.

[stevesh]

Yeah, but it's still bollox. Anyone who broadcasts on air that a school shooting was make believe isn't consummate showmanship. It's an attempt to legitamise being a cretin.

Yes, and Wells can't carry Knapp's jockstrap as an interviewer.

[HorrorReporter]

Say What?

[RedMichael]

Damn I thought he should hire a new photographer to handle his pics but maybe he should have paid them more.

[Abby Normal]

Yeah, but it's still bollox. Anyone who broadcasts on air that a school shooting was make believe isn't consummate showmanship. It's an attempt to legitamise being a cretin.

Wells has no credibility and anyone who believes anything he says needs to be medicated.  The only job suitable for Wells is carnival barker.

[Mind Flayer Monk]

Lob any topic at Wells and he'll make it sound frightening and imminently threatening.  He seems to realize that he is performing, and his interviewing chops are much sharper than those of Noory, Punnet, and Knapp combined to boot. 

This site has turned into a real life Rashoman.

[Yorkshire pud]

This site has turned into a real life Rashoman.

Some might agree with that; others will have a different take...  :

[VtaGeezer]

Been saying it for years.  Wells has that low-register, gravely voice that makes him sound as if he is broadcasting from a secret bunker shrouded in a cloud of cigarette smoke; his voice often sounds menacing and conspiratorial, both qualities being hallmarks of the C2CAM mystique.  I've listened to broadcasts in which Wells gets stuck with mundane topics like the emergence of hybrid cars, and because of his consummate showmanship, he is able to make the topic seem like he's sharing redacted and highly sensitive material from secret government documents with the listeners.   Lob any topic at Wells and he'll make it sound frightening and imminently threatening.  He seems to realize that he is performing, and his interviewing chops are much sharper than those of Noory, Punnet, and Knapp combined to boot.  Art was a fantastic interviewer; he often asked poignant, leading questions in order to steer the conversation in directions which run concurrent with the conspiratorial aspects of the show, and this applies to Wells' interviewing style as well.  Noory is great at remaining neutral, allowing guests and callers to peddle whatever New Age or Esoteric agenda they're selling, but Wells is infinitely better at corralling the conversation into whatever pen seems most interesting.  Beyond that, Noory and Punnet often sound bored, irritated, or tired.  Wells just seems happy to be behind the mic and he never seems disenchanted with the task of entertaining American insomniacs.  While I wouldn't say that Noory sucks, I will say that Wells seems a much better fit for a show designed for the likes of the paranoid nighthawks which comprise the C2CAM listenership, of which I am an unabashed and avowed member.  When Noory hangs up his tinfoil hat,  I say "stick Wells at the helm and let him steer the mothership".  He can let Punnet steer every once in a while if his Tenitus permits.

Thanks Mom - JBW

[JohnTitor89]

^i wasn't aware people listened to C2CAM for credible journalism; figured most just liked the thought provoking, mind bending talk radio.  Keep in mind most stations that carry C2C also carry Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. 

In terms of the school shooting, I don't rember that segment.  But the show is all about whacked out conspiracies; that sounds as whacked out and conspiratorial as it gets.  Don't tell anyone, but some of us believe 911 was a bit of a faux job too.

I'm sure that's a bit indicting in terms of credibility where most are concerned.

[Yorkshire pud]

^i wasn't aware people listened to C2CAM for credible journalism; figured most just liked the thought provoking, mind bending talk radio.  Keep in mind most stations that carry C2C also carry Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. 

In terms of the school shooting, I don't rember that segment.  But the show is all about whacked out conspiracies; that sounds as whacked out and conspiratorial as it gets.  Don't tell anyone, but some of us believe 911 was a bit of a faux job too.

I'm sure that's a bit indicting in terms of credibility where most are concerned.

Other than faux being the new fake  : ...The problem with whacked out CT's is that so far there hasn't yet to my knowledge been a statute passed (certainly not in the UK) whereby they're forced to listen to the alternative point of view, that includes niceties such as facts, common sense, real verifiable research and all the hypothesis, experiment, review and confirmation involved therein.


No: What happens is some fuckwit posts the radio piece (or entire show) on YT, and the messages call it 'great work'...or along the lines of 'This guy really knows the truth and is getting out there'... Irrespective of how fucking idiotic it is.


Chemtrails, imminent civil war, Russians marching on DC, two suns, phantom planets colliding with Earth, I've seen them all; all have something in common; the protagonists refuse absolutely to listen to reason...because (and this always raises a smile) the ones doing the criticism all apparently work for the government or eat GM food, or are zombies controlled by the NWO..In other words not scientific. These people are allowed to reproduce, THAT'S what I take exception to.

[awake]

^i wasn't aware people listened to C2CAM for credible journalism; figured most just liked the thought provoking, mind bending talk radio.  Keep in mind most stations that carry C2C also carry Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. 

In terms of the school shooting, I don't rember that segment.  But the show is all about whacked out conspiracies; that sounds as whacked out and conspiratorial as it gets.  Don't tell anyone, but some of us believe 911 was a bit of a faux job too.

I'm sure that's a bit indicting in terms of credibility where most are concerned.

One reading of this site will show that there are many people who use C2C as a source of "credible journalism" or listen to the callers on the show.  You weren't aware?  How were you not?


If you would like I can send you the back to back dates in which JBW denies/claims uncertainty about ANY deaths at Sandy Hook.  Your call sport.

[PB the Deplorable]

One reading of this site will show that there are many people who use C2C as a source of "credible journalism" ...

It's the go-to source for zoo deaths and freak accidents involving kids

[Abby Normal]

Don't tell anyone, but some of us believe 911 was a bit of a faux job too.

I'm sure that's a bit indicting in terms of credibility where most are concerned.

Affirmative.

[GeorgieForPresident2216]

^i wasn't aware people listened to C2CAM for credible journalism; figured most just liked the thought provoking, mind bending talk radio.  Keep in mind most stations that carry C2C also carry Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. 

In terms of the school shooting, I don't rember that segment.  But the show is all about whacked out conspiracies; that sounds as whacked out and conspiratorial as it gets.  Don't tell anyone, but some of us believe 911 was a bit of a faux job too.

I'm sure that's a bit indicting in terms of credibility where most are concerned.

Engineering classes are mind bending and thought provoking.  I'm sorry, but my personal opinion is that listening to Wells is like hanging out in the high school pot smoking hole.

I will agree that the circumstances of 9/11 were very suspicious.   Still there's credible levels of suspicion, and then there are those that believe the 767's were holograms and the buildings were taking down with Tesla devices or HAARP, and that the BBC was in on the whole thing.  I suppose Coast to Coast is a legitimate place to air those ideas, but when people disrespect the parents of all those children who died at Sandy Hook by saying it didn't happen, it's a bit much.  For those people it's like saying the Holocaust didn't happen.  Or, like my recent post, when Wells says President Obama has issued hundreds of times more execultive orders than anyone else, in order to scare us, and he's actually issued fewer than any president since Grover Cleveland, it's plain irresponsible broadcasting.

[HorrorReporter]

Say what?

[JohnTitor89]

Irresponsible broadcasting? We are talking about a show that promotes psychics, mediums, monster hunting, ghost stories, demonology, pseudo science, and half-cocked archeological fiction.  At least wells fits the tone of the show.  I agree, using school shootings as a platform to bolster ratings is disgusting, but take it up with the program director.  Wells has to work with whatever nonsense gets plopped on his desk.  My point was simply that wells is far superior to noory.  I like his material much more than the typical sycophantic, neutered programming noory puts out.  Wasn't trying to kick sand in your vaginas.  And isn't the point of C2C to question everything? The circumstances need to be examined for all things....even national
Tragedies. 

[Abby Normal]

I agree, using school shootings as a platform to bolster ratings is disgusting, but take it up with the program director.  Wells has to work with whatever nonsense gets plopped on his desk.

Exploiting the murder of innocent children and adults is beyond repugnant.  It gives a whole new meaning to the words repugnant, disgusting and irresponsible.  If Wells had a conscience, he would have told the producers to take a hike, thrown the headphones down on the table and walked out of the building.

 

[GeorgieForPresident2216]

Irresponsible broadcasting? We are talking about a show that promotes psychics, mediums, monster hunting, ghost stories, demonology, pseudo science, and half-cocked archeological fiction.  At least wells fits the tone of the show.  I agree, using school shootings as a platform to bolster ratings is disgusting, but take it up with the program director.  Wells has to work with whatever nonsense gets plopped on his desk.  My point was simply that wells is far superior to noory.  I like his material much more than the typical sycophantic, neutered programming noory puts out.  Wasn't trying to kick sand in your vaginas.  And isn't the point of C2C to question everything? The circumstances need to be examined for all things....even national
Tragedies.

Fair enough.  Wells has his moments and I think has potential.  I think if you listen to him long enough you will come to the conclusion he is worse than Noory, but that may be a prejudice from listening to his earlier programs.  I do think he has made an effort to improve and if I was willing to wipe the slate and listen to him from that perspective I might agree he has become better than Noory.  I still will say there is a difference between airing subjects like psychic phenomena and making outright false or poorly researched statements in order to carry a point of view.

[b_dubb]

The worst thing about Coast is it promotes these ideas as fact to those who cannot distinguish BS from reasoned truth. Judging by the callers a good chunk of the Coast audience have mental illness(es). They make no effort to be critical of anything a guest says

[Abby Normal]

The circumstances need to be examined for all things....even national Tragedies.

Of course.  But if you think the assorted quacks and hucksters who make up the C2C universe are the ones to do it, then you'd better get back on your meds before "the voices" start telling you to do things you'll regret.

[Yorkshire pud]

The worst thing about Coast is it promotes these ideas as fact to those who cannot distinguish BS from reasoned truth. Judging by the callers a good chunk of the Coast audience have mental illness(es). They make no effort to be critical of anything a guest says

^^^ This.


Wells or whoever isn't doing anyone but themselves any favours; least of all the hard of thinking and easily gullible, when he and the producers give an qualified soapbox to any charlatan selling (because that is what they're doing) crap. Wayne Klutz will will just drink anything he has poured down his throat and not have the intelligence to even imagine it might be wrong. There are estimated 40 MILLION illiterate adults and young adults in the USA, what is the betting that a high proportion of C2C target audience can't read anything that has a scientific basis so depend on C2C for their science/ nature/ medical/ nutrition, information? And sadly believe it.

[awake]

Irresponsible broadcasting? We are talking about a show that promotes psychics, mediums, monster hunting, ghost stories, demonology, pseudo science, and half-cocked archeological fiction.  At least wells fits the tone of the show.  I agree, using school shootings as a platform to bolster ratings is disgusting, but take it up with the program director.  Wells has to work with whatever nonsense gets plopped on his desk.  My point was simply that wells is far superior to noory.  I like his material much more than the typical sycophantic, neutered programming noory puts out.  Wasn't trying to kick sand in your vaginas.  And isn't the point of C2C to question everything? The circumstances need to be examined for all things....even national
Tragedies.

You didn't listen to the Sandy Hook shows clearly.  Wells volunteered up his opinions on two consecutive nights.  Nobody put the "nonsense" on his desk.  The man is disgusting...period.  Listen to the shows.

[HorrorReporter]

You didn't listen to the Sandy Hook shows clearly.  Wells volunteered up his opinions on two consecutive nights.  Nobody put the "nonsense" on his desk.  The man is disgusting...period.  Listen to the shows.

We should all check our notes.
Maybe this would be a good time for Snores to advertise his coast insider special
...all those words about Sandy hook can be revisited any time of the day..

[PB the Deplorable]

...  I do think he has made an effort to improve...

That's something George Noory would never even consider