George Noory Sucks! - The Definitive Compendium

[Lunger]

...and without bong hits.   

By the way, I saw the face of Jesus in my mashed potatoes last night just as I poured gravy on him. Coasttocoastam.com is today deprived of receiving and posting the photo I wanted to take.

Mmmmm.....  Sacralicious!

[fysisist]

Though it's been said many times, many ways.... George Noory... is a Jackass.

[ziznak]

I just looked at the upcoming shows on C2C and I'm finding myself waiting for the LMH appearance on thursday!!! gah...

[JohnnieB]

My George Noory Friday thought...

Have you ever looked at or listened to someone, and just known that the wheel was turning, but the hamster was dead?

[EnterDragon]

Finally an interesting program last night, I really find that Akashik records topic fascinating. I also find that George is at his best when the topic of the program interests him personally.

[Morgus]

The strega witch guest Noory has on tonight, sounds like the same type as Evelyn Paglini.
Norry keeps trying to get her admit she is really an evil witch, that he grew up thinking they all were.

[Lovely Bones]

I just looked at the upcoming shows on C2C and I'm finding myself waiting for the LMH appearance on thursday!!! gah...

LOL.  I had the same reaction.  You know things are bad when . . .

[bmd88]

The strega witch guest Noory has on tonight, sounds like the same type as Evelyn Paglini.
Norry keeps trying to get her admit she is really an evil witch, that he grew up thinking they all were.

You're right, even George mentioned their similarity.  I think it's the confident, tell-you-how-it-is demeanor. Except Evelyn Paglini has an even more interesting voice (could have done without this one's New York accent).  I love listening to Paglini - it wouldn't even matter what she's talking about.  Her old shows with Art were great, although I can't say I put that much credence into her beliefs.

[ziznak]

I listened for about 5 minutes last night before disgustingly clicking close on the iheartradio window... kinda non-cathartic tho... a real radio would have given me at least some sort of satisfying "CLICK"

[b_dubb]

The recent show with Strieber was bad. Whitley has zero credibility now with all non-schizophrenics. In case anyone was wondering

[basswood]

Wow.  First post here...  You know, I first listened to Art Bell in 1993 or so and listened devotedly through all the ups and downs and retirements (and the every-so-often rare awful show).  When Noory was first "selected" to replace him, it was a sad sad day and I kept hoping that Art would finally return and fix everything up as it should be.  Unfortunately, it never happened.  I tried to stay loyal to the "product" but essentially I became too embarrassed to continue regularly.  As I listened ocassionally over the last few ears, I'd keep hearing that C2C was still growing and dominating the airwaves with millions upon millions of ever-growing listenership...  upon finding this site, I'm learning that I'm not alone in thinking that George Noory and the show, with the exception of the Ian Punnett programs, is GARBAGE.  It's really being destroyed.  Glad to find you here and glad to find the Fine Art stream.  I was resigned to tuning into the Somewhere in Time reruns as long as they lasted and to pulling out my collection of Art Bell CD's every now and then to get my Art fix.  I hope he comes back soon, I think all the encouragement he gets from this forum can only add fuel to a possible new fire for him.

[ziznak]

amen brother!

[EnterDragon]

Wow.  First post here...  You know, I first listened to Art Bell in 1993 or so and listened devotedly through all the ups and downs and retirements (and the every-so-often rare awful show).  When Noory was first "selected" to replace him, it was a sad sad day and I kept hoping that Art would finally return and fix everything up as it should be.  Unfortunately, it never happened.  I tried to stay loyal to the "product" but essentially I became too embarrassed to continue regularly.  As I listened ocassionally over the last few ears, I'd keep hearing that C2C was still growing and dominating the airwaves with millions upon millions of ever-growing listenership...  upon finding this site, I'm learning that I'm not alone in thinking that George Noory and the show, with the exception of the Ian Punnett programs, is GARBAGE.  It's really being destroyed.  Glad to find you here and glad to find the Fine Art stream.  I was resigned to tuning into the Somewhere in Time reruns as long as they lasted and to pulling out my collection of Art Bell CD's every now and then to get my Art fix.  I hope he comes back soon, I think all the encouragement he gets from this forum can only add fuel to a possible new fire for him.

Yes, Art Bell was fantastic, I miss him. But the topics are the same. You say the show is garbage, and not the host.

[rangers1919]

There was actually an interesting caller on the show, but needless to say Noory destroyed it. The guy that called in and said he had served in Iraq (I think, maybe Afghanistan), and that he had met a woman who removed her veil and grabbed his arm, her eyes looked dead and her mouth opened almost like it stretched or something at the bottom.

George of course attributed it to demons, because he has been on a major freaking demon kick lately. Seriously, almost anything can now be attributed to demons, it's almost as bad as his idiotic "Do you think Angels did it" kick a while ago. Next he said it was Death, although one would think being grabbed and approached like that would mean the guy would be dead if it was death. Then he said it was a lady who went places and amazing things happened everywhere she went. What a damn idiot. One or two good callers at most each night w/ Noory, and he ruins them all.

[ziznak]

There was actually an interesting caller on the show, but needless to say Noory destroyed it. The guy that called in and said he had served in Iraq (I think, maybe Afghanistan), and that he had met a woman who removed her veil and grabbed his arm, her eyes looked dead and her mouth opened almost like it stretched or something at the bottom.

George of course attributed it to demons, because he has been on a major freaking demon kick lately. Seriously, almost anything can now be attributed to demons, it's almost as bad as his idiotic "Do you think Angels did it" kick a while ago. Next he said it was Death, although one would think being grabbed and approached like that would mean the guy would be dead if it was death. Then he said it was a lady who went places and amazing things happened everywhere she went. What a damn idiot. One or two good callers at most each night w/ Noory, and he ruins them all.

this was which night? I still have the last weeks shows on my computer but I love listening to George get especially stupid as of late.  His "what would I do if I was Jesus" thing was hilarious earlier this week I actually just found that little nugget of inspiration.

[Mind Flayer Monk]

There was a pretty good exchange on Friday night between Noory and a man who wanted to 1) shoot grey aliens and 2) was planning a bigfoot hunt with his brother.

[ziznak]

friday night was listemed to for about dive seconds lol... friggin witches.  ill scan through it though.  that call was during the last hour?

[Mind Flayer Monk]

I cant remember the exact time Z. Anyone else on here remember that call?
Also that caller sounded exactly like John C. Rielly.

[WOTR]

Yes, Art Bell was fantastic, I miss him. But the topics are the same. You say the show is garbage, and not the host.

I have to disagree.  Yes, the host(s) are horrid.  However, to say that it is the same topics is simply untrue.  I tuned in tonight for under two minutes to hear Wells interviewing somebody about Obamacare and heard him wonder out loud what would stop the president from declaring that everybody needs to buy an electric vehicle next year if Obamacare stands.

If this were a one-off I would not say anything.  The fact is that the topics are far from what they used to be.  We now get the political, the health shows, and many other topics (think new age religious) with a smattering of actual material that used to the the staple.  We get warnings about taking anti-psychotic drugs (take turmeric instead.)  We get financial shows (I think they have another Peter Schiff show coming up).  We are treated to Wells acting like a first rate jackass while he talks to scientists about evolution or God.  Student loans has been a topic touched on during a number of recent shows (and one dedicated to it.)  We can listen to Noory and Wells tell us about abiotic oil and deny global warming.  Please do not misunderstand me.  I enjoyed the recent show Knapp did about the mob and other shows that are not classic coast topics (as long as Noory or Wells are not hosting).  I am just saying that the material and topics no longer remain what they were in the days of Bell.

Tonight, according to the coast website it appears that it is 9/11 conspiracy.  Last night was big pharma (was that really something that Bell did on a regular basis?) 

[Lovely Bones]

I have to disagree.  Yes, the host(s) are horrid.  However, to say that it is the same topics is simply untrue.  [respectfully snipped]

Please do not misunderstand me.  I enjoyed the recent show Knapp did about the mob and other shows that are not classic coast topics (as long as Noory or Wells are not hosting).  I am just saying that the material and topics no longer remain what they were in the days of Bell.

Tonight, according to the coast website it appears that it is 9/11 conspiracy.  Last night was big pharma (was that really something that Bell did on a regular basis?)

[bolding mine]

We don't need any more evidence of the truth of your post than the fact that Noory has been using the phrase **CLASSIC COAST TO COAST SHOW** to promote any upcoming show that's currently an anomaly.

Simple George: "Wednesday, we'll talk to Charles Goyette about the fractured American Dream and how our freedom and prosperity can be restored. Thursday night, we'll have Emerson Hardwick Fenstermarquer  on with a weird tale of the supernatural, a Classic C2C show.  Then on Friday, author James Wasserman will discuss the Illuminati, the existence of Secret Societies, and their role in the 9/11 plot to destroy America from within."

Okay, I made parts of that up, but that's the contrast: whatever Art might have done when C2C was conceived is "classic," as in "classic Coca Cola."  Whatever Georgie Boy does is the New Coke.

We all know what happened to the New Coke and I can't wait for it to happen to Simple George.

Knapp's broad, inclusive vision is fine with me--ordinary people finding themselves caught up in extraordinary events.  That can run the gamut from UFO's, cryptozoology, Michio Kaku, etc. through the kinds of off-beat topics Ian often chooses. 

But it does not--repeat does not--just continue the daytime conversation about health, medicine, politics, financial stuff, religion, student loans, etc. 

In my humble opinion. 

[McPhallus]

I have to disagree.  Yes, the host(s) are horrid.  However, to say that it is the same topics is simply untrue.  I tuned in tonight for under two minutes to hear Wells interviewing somebody about Obamacare and heard him wonder out loud what would stop the president from declaring that everybody needs to buy an electric vehicle next year if Obamacare stands.

If this were a one-off I would not say anything.  The fact is that the topics are far from what they used to be.

Could it be that there's just not much new to talk about in the paranormal world?  I'm not defending the post-Bell version of the show, but it seems all that stuff has already been covered ad infinitum.  And these days, you can google almost any guest and quickly find out if they're just full of shit.  Are there really that many new developments in the paranormal each year to warrant constant focus?

[b_dubb]

You can't just call a show a "classic" and suddenly its true. The LISTENERS DECIDE what's classic. There's nothing classic about noory/welles hosted coast shows these days. It's an ongoing travesty.

[WOTR]

Could it be that there's just not much new to talk about in the paranormal world?  I'm not defending the post-Bell version of the show, but it seems all that stuff has already been covered ad infinitum.  And these days, you can google almost any guest and quickly find out if they're just full of shit.  Are there really that many new developments in the paranormal each year to warrant constant focus?

Absolutely!  I was just thinking that even when Noory has on a guest from the days of Bell it just is not worth listening to.  It could be that Bell chose a good time to exit (I really do not know that I would want to listen to 7 days a week of supernatural material and aliens.)  There exists the possibility that there was a magic between host and guests during a time of inquiry that could not be reproduced today (certainly the guests are unable to recapture the magic without the host... I would put money that even with Bell as host any magic would be gone.)  I only pointed out the difference in coast topics because the original poster had stated that the topics are the same.  As LB said

Knapp's broad, inclusive vision is fine with me--ordinary people finding themselves caught up in extraordinary events.  That can run the gamut from UFO's, cryptozoology, Michio Kaku, etc. through the kinds of off-beat topics Ian often chooses. 

But it does not--repeat does not--just continue the daytime conversation about health, medicine, politics, financial stuff, religion, student loans, etc. 

That about sums it up.  While there may no longer be a place for Coast in the old format of Mels hole and exorcisms, it does not need to turn into Glen Beck lite as hosted by Wells.  I thoroughly enjoyed the show Ian did on studio musicians; it was a show and a topic that I would not expect to hear anywhere else.  The problem is that it also is not a show that I expect to continue to hear on Coast as Noory and Wells take over control and I get shows discussing government, big pharma, financial institutions and evolution (despite the fact that neither host has the brain capacity or common sense to take on the subject matter.)

In short, I think you are correct.  When Bell started hosting he had a century of material that was fresh.  He could talk about Betty and Barney Hill and bring a guest on with some new insight or thoughts on the case.  The Hills have been covered (and the case beaten to death) where I can not imagine wanting to listen to several nights of rehashing old material.  Coast likely needed to change the regular subjects...  Regardless of the reasons the subjects and material changed or the necessity of the change, it has.

[EnterDragon]

The show about the Akashic fields was interesting and refreshing, but yeah, overall, it's the same stuff being looped over and over by different guests. And WOTR, I have to agree, C2C covers less paranormal now than it did, Noory said he had to start talking about politics or he would wind up getting fired. No wonder there's more celebrity guests on the show today then in the past.

[michio]

The show about the Akashic fields was interesting and refreshing, but yeah, overall, it's the same stuff being looped over and over by different guests. And WOTR, I have to agree, C2C covers less paranormal now than it did, Noory said he had to start talking about politics or he would wind up getting fired. No wonder there's more celebrity guests on the show today then in the past.

Wait a minute....Noory said he had to discuss political themes or he'd be fired from C2C? I would never trust anything Noory says without thorough investigation.

The second that the A.R. lady started fast-stroking Noory's overinflated ego by calling him a purveyor of truth is the millisecond I lost my cookies.

[stevesh]

I thoroughly enjoyed the show Ian did on studio musicians; it was a show and a topic that I would not expect to hear anywhere else. 

And how. I would love to see C2C drop the paranormal stuff completely. As mentioned above, there's nothing new to say about angels, ESP or NDEs. When you actually have ET craft parts, or have captured a Bigfoot, come on back and show me and we'll talk about it.

I'd prefer that C2C concentrate on the sociological stuff Ian used to specialize in on Saturdays, with some Mother-Earth-News-type self-sufficiency content thrown in.

[ziznak]

I'm always down for a good physicist on the show.  It's interesting cause of the physicist and then funny to hear Snoores try to wrap his head around the concepts... of course it's almost sad to hear questions about time-traveling angels from the host... but not sad enough to stop me from laughing.

[Sardondi]

I spend my days inundated with current events and "hard news". I don't want anything approaching that with C2C (not that fear porn shows about inoculations causing Asperger's is "hard news",  but you know what I mean.)

I'm not ashamed to say that my favorite C2C shows by far are the trashiest paranormal stuff imaginable. Ridiculous stuff I'd be ashamed to admit to in person like cryptozoological expeditions to the Congo, evidence of interstellar wars with alien craft, Hall of Records silliness. When GhostToGhost comes around I'm in absolute heaven. I mean, c'mon, at 2:00 a.m. I don't want to be calculating how many parts per million fluorocarbons are in the Great Lakes. It's ridiculous to try to clothe C2C in respectability.   

I want my trash!

[Lovely Bones]

I'd prefer that C2C concentrate on the sociological stuff Ian used to specialize in on Saturdays, with some Mother-Earth-News-type self-sufficiency content thrown in.

I totally ate that stuff up and lived for Saturday night radio when Ian held the reins.  Always something from left-field, often things I never envisioned thinking I'd enjoy listening to.  Rogue waves?  Floating garbage?  How to pack for a trip to Mars?  Whether Sonny Bono really rammed himself into a tree while skiing or maybe was offed in a conspiracy we never envisioned? Historical stuff and religious history, rock music history and archeology. . . .

I just never had a clue what would be coming on Ian's show, whereas with Noory it's always some variation of doom and gloom or those danged angels and demons. 

[Morgus]

Noory has a four-hour Financial Crisis Special scheduled for tonight's show with a variety of guests.
He should instead have a special on the far more important Coast-To-Coast-AM Show Crisis.