Art Bell

[cosmic hobo]

Can't wait until Steve is consistently doing a show. It's going to rock.

Steve/bateman should have been the host of MITD instead of the unknown we got. Hopefully his hinted at live show is an audition for the spot that should have been his.

[Element 115]

Steve/bateman should have been the host of MITD instead of the unknown we got. Hopefully his hinted at live show is an audition for the spot that should have been his.

I thought that long ago but didn't want to cause hard feelings with someone who's doing the best of a difficult situation.

[The Snorchlax]

I'm almost certain he doesn't want to do the show anymore, at least full time.  And if he wanted to do it on a part time basis, he would have done that, or would be doing that now.

Art started doing the paranormal shows when tired of doing politics.  Given that the paranormal genre has been done to death, and is frankly mostly debunked, it wouldn't surprise me if he were tired of that as well after so many years of it.  If that is the case, he may have even come back in part simply to please the fans.

The show with the Alien In The Freezer guy on Sirius/Dark Matter was the absurd poster boy for the tiredness of the subject matter, and I think he realized that afterward.


What I would propose to Art is reinvent himself once again, and to do shows that focus on topics of interest to him, whatever they may be.  They wouldn't all have to be from a specific genre.  I think Ian Punnett was doing that with his shows much of the time, while still doing the occasional paranormal topic, and that worked pretty well for him. 

Fans of Art Bell want to hear Art Bell, regardless of the subject, and he has done many shows outside the paranormal over the years.  I'm not sure he would even need the music bumpers to set the mood for that type of show, making moot the licensing fees.

If he were interested in doing that, I would strongly encourage him to start slow, one night a week, instead of risking another start-and-quit like we've seen the last two times out.  He can always add additional shows later if it's working for him, and if he has more topics he wants to cover. 

And no more bullshit and drama, even if that means staying off social media and not discussing whatever thoughts occur to him regarding the direction or future of the show going forward.  No more 'big news next week', or 'stay tuned'.  Limit updates with his fans to topics like his family and the cats.

Amen!!!  Good post

[malachi.martini]

Steve/bateman should have been the host of MITD instead of the unknown we got. Hopefully his hinted at live show is an audition for the spot that should have been his.

+1000

[Jackstar]

I agree though, I think Art is done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3Yjm433MFY

[superfan]

How exactly is he going to catch this stalker when no one is even investigating it?? The only small chance of catching this guy was by investigating the call threats and yet Art decided to not do that.
He should just stop teasing with possible comeback and just say he is done with the show.

Do you really think Art exaggerated this situation.Have you ever been shot at?I doubt it.The effects sit in your mind for years.Hav e some insight into others.PTSD or lesser degrees of it are real.I would imagine that with the financial resources Art has,that there would be,HAS to have investigators on the case.I don't think Art is a quitter.But Art has always one to make quick sharp decisions.Like leaving Sirius.Like leaving MITD. I think that there are certainly suspicions as to who, or what person or corporate entity would have been into this concerted effort to INTIMIDATE him.Make no mistake the data DO NOT fit that of a stalker,but of an effort to intimidate. I think by all past behavior Art is an Honest person who has said he is retiring.But  one can come out of retirement.

[paladin1991]

Do you really think Art exaggerated this situation.Have you ever been shot at?I doubt it.The effects sit in your mind for years.

I remember the adrenaline dump into my blood stream.  After it was over the incredible 'aliveness' that I felt.  A fucking high like none other.

And then the shakes and the dry heaves the first time or two.  After that, I was pretty much in control.  After that, you control the fear and it's just 'another day at the office.'

It can be different for everyone.

How was it for you?

[Scully]

Except that someone like Savage fights for what he wants instead of rolling over. And I'm saying that as someone who is not a fan of the Savage Weiner (his real last name).

+1

[WOTR]

I'll just leave this here...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKC8d_KWk6s

Wow...Just wow.  Gary Spivey???  Of the psychic companions network???

I think when a "psychic" is whoring himself out to the WWE (and the WWE is whoring itself out to the "psychic companions network" it is time to give thanks that I do not own a television...

[Uncle Duke]

Steve/bateman should have been the host of MITD instead of the unknown we got. Hopefully his hinted at live show is an audition for the spot that should have been his.

Why would a very bright guy like Steve give up a paying gig as the producer for one of the nation's most respected radio hosts/journalists on one of the world's most recognized radio stations to take over an internet radio show that could be reclaimed at anytime by a mentally unstable narcissist broadcast on an amateurish "network" that could go tits-up at any moment run by hobbyist with zero business sense?

[GravitySucks]

Why would a very bright guy like Steve give up a paying gig as the producer for one of the nation's most respected radio hosts/journalists on one of the world's most recognized radio stations to take over an internet radio show that could be reclaimed at anytime by a mentally unstable narcissist broadcast on an amateurish "network" that could go tits-up at any moment run by hobbyist with zero business sense?

/reported
*excessive display of logic

[Philosopher]

/reported
*excessive display of logic

Your report is reported.

[chefist]

Why would a very bright guy like Steve give up a paying gig as the producer for one of the nation's most respected radio hosts/journalists on one of the world's most recognized radio stations to take over an internet radio show that could be reclaimed at anytime by a mentally unstable narcissist broadcast on an amateurish "network" that could go tits-up at any moment run by hobbyist with zero business sense?

Agreed...Steve should just continue doing his own thing...and his concept of adding true crime to the long talk format was brilliant...he needs to continue to build his own brand...

[ponyboysunset]

Why would a very bright guy like Steve give up a paying gig as the producer for one of the nation's most respected radio hosts/journalists on one of the world's most recognized radio stations to take over an internet radio show that could be reclaimed at anytime by a mentally unstable narcissist broadcast on an amateurish "network" that could go tits-up at any moment run by hobbyist with zero business sense?

I heard he was offered the job and turned it down, but that could be conjecture and nothing more. If this is true he is absolutely brilliant for doing that.

[ziznak]

funneh I was just re-listening to the last dark city w Jim Marrs yesterday.

[GravitySucks]

I heard he was offered the job and turned it down, but that could be conjecture and nothing more. If this is true he is absolutely brilliant for doing that.

I believe you are mistaken. But I will let Bateman chime in if he chooses.

Believe me, it's all I've been hearing for the last week. Moot point though, I wasn't asked. ...

[CornyCrow]

It was John Lear who said going towards the light was a trick and that we should go towards the darkness on an old Art Bell show.
And I post this solely as a point of factual information.

Thanks.  It sounds like someone who is just trying to stir the pot to get attention, someone who believes none of what these shows or organized religions present.  I certainly question organized religion, but have known people who have had experience with the tunnel and light and I trust that they are not lying, as they'd have no reason to.  They were not making a profit off of such beliefs and I don't believe them to be mad. 

[MV/Liberace!]

It can't be too weird.  Has MV used it as an avatar yet?

I have. Years ago.

[ponyboysunset]

I believe you are mistaken. But I will let Bateman chime in if he chooses.

Well I stand corrected. But would have been a much better choice IMO.

[GravitySucks]

I have. Years ago.

That's what I love about you.  A real trailblazer. Cutting edge. Trendsetter.

😎

Praise MV!

[ponyboysunset]

That's what I love about you.  A real trailblazer. Cutting edge. Trendsetter.

😎

Praise MV!

Didn't someone recently say Braise MV, as in cook him? I didn't realize we had turned into cannibals. I'm really behind in my thread reading :

[Philosopher]

I have. Years ago.

I think MV is really George Noory.  He's devised an ingenious means to garner sympathy for himself (Noory) and to cash in on the meanderings of his main rival, Art Bell.  As for his voice change for his podcast...voice synthesizer.

Think about it.

[CornyCrow]

Except that someone like Savage fights for what he wants instead of rolling over. And I'm saying that as someone who is not a fan of the Savage Weiner (his real last name).

I used to listen to Savage when he used his real name, Weiner, and had a herbal show.  He was extremely knowledgeable and informative and his book on the subject is still one of the most highly recommended.

His present show has his emotions all over the place.  I don't listen often, or for long when I do, but I did hear him admit once something to the effect that he had up days and also days when he was very hyper and the audience had to take their chances when they tuned in.  I thought that was honest. 

[ponyboysunset]

I think MV is really George Noory.  He's devised an ingenious means to garner sympathy for himself (Noory) and to cash in on the meanderings of his main rival, Art Bell.  As for his voice change for his podcast...voice synthesizer.

Think about it.

Damn and then he called into the gabcast and had it out with Redacted. Hmmm, I could almost buy into this conspiracy theory. LOL kidding. Unless it's performance Art, like Noory is a character he is doing.

[GravitySucks]

Damn and then he called into the gabcast and had it out with Redacted. Hmmm, I could almost buy into this conspiracy theory. LOL kidding. Unless it's performance Art, like Noory is a character he is doing.

MV is Falkie.When are you people going to wise up? 

Do you think Phil Hendrie is the only one that can pull off fake callers?

Some random fat dude from Missouri (TM)
Some random fat dude from Martinez (TM)

Connect the dots people... Geez.

p.s.  If this is my last post, you will know why.

[ziznak]

Damn and then he called into the gabcast and had it out with Redacted. Hmmm, I could almost buy into this conspiracy theory. LOL kidding. Unless it's performance Art, like Noory is a character he is doing.

what show date was that again? I been meaning to go back and lishhin to it

[ponyboysunset]

what show date was that again? I been meaning to go back and lishhin to it

Omg I have no clue. I heard it live. Let's put GS on it, he probably knows. The Missouri guy used to be another poster. And I know MV and that guy are two separate people. Now as for the rest of it could be true. MV is a big Hendrie fan. Hmmm...

[ItsOver]

I have. Years ago.

Thanks, MV.  It now has my official stamp of weirdness.

[dan7800]

Couldn't Art just broadcast from KNYE?

[dan7800]

What I would propose to Art is reinvent himself once again, and to do shows that focus on topics of interest to him, whatever they may be.  They wouldn't all have to be from a specific genre.  I think Ian Punnett was doing that with his shows much of the time, while still doing the occasional paranormal topic, and that worked pretty well for him.

+1

Before Art even came back, I said that I'd like to see shows on different topics, not just ones paranormal. The Capt Crunch episode from the 90's was still my favorite show. I liked the deep diver interview a few months back on MitD.