Art Bell Quits Dark Matter

[TheGrimCreeper1]

Don't forget "could it be a portal?" and "there are no coishidenshes."

How remiss of me.

[HorrorRetro]

Thanks to those who responded to my question about Art "losing his base."  I actually do know what Art means when he says he has lost his base.  I just don't believe he really thinks huge numbers of diehard fans have dropped their subscriptions to Sirius because there were some internet glitches.  Translation:  I don't buy Art's lame excuses! 

No one is more of a base for Art than the people who post here on a regular basis, and I haven't heard anyone saying they would no longer listen to Dark Matter if Sirius didn't perfect their streaming system.  I had dropouts from time to time, which had improved greatly from the beginning of the show, but it never once occurred to me that those little annoyances made Art Bell's long-awaited return to radio unlistenable.

That dog just don't hunt!! 

I'm glad we're on the same page with this "base" issue.  I've been shaking my head over that excuse since I read it the other night.  It makes no sense at all.  You're going to dump a potential base of, in his own words, 27 million listeners over the complaints of a few hundred people? It makes zero sense.

As for ad revenue and purchases made to CCrane, I fail to see how a micro-sampling after a whopping 6 weeks gives any foundation to his excuse either.  Many people had to purchase equipment to listen to DM.  The economy is bad.  They're most likely not going to immediately plop down $150 for another radio purchase right after that.  If he'd given people time, I'm sure CCrane's numbers would have risen.  I know members here were discussing upcoming purchases from CCrane.  If they'd waited a few more weeks before jumping ship yet again, I'm sure things would have smoothed out considerably.  Obviously, I feel there is much more behind this quitting, for the excuses he's given us don't add up to reality.

[VictoriaPandora]

This doesn't really sound like George Noory to me.  Close, but no cigar.

Oh gawd, he sucks SO hard,
Jesus, how soon so many of you forgot.
I can't believe how Art has been treated on this thread.

[grano salis]

I'm glad we're on the same page with this "base" issue.  I've been shaking my head over that excuse since I read it the other night.  It makes no sense at all.  You're going to dump a potential base of, in his own words, 27 million listeners over the complaints of a few hundred people? It makes zero sense.

As for ad revenue and purchases made to CCrane, I fail to see how a micro-sampling after a whopping 6 weeks gives any foundation to his excuse either.  Many people had to purchase equipment to listen to DM.  The economy is bad.  They're most likely not going to immediately plop down $150 for another radio purchase right after that.  If he'd given people time, I'm sure CCrane's numbers would have risen.  I know members here were discussing upcoming purchases from CCrane.  If they'd waited a few more weeks before jumping ship yet again, I'm sure things would have smoothed out considerably.  Obviously, I feel there is much more behind this quitting, for the excuses he's given us don't add up to reality.

Agree.
good post.

[Producer-Paul]

Art if you come back I promise only to call every other week. 

We will have to have a little chat about your lack of enthusiasm.....   

[Falkie2013]

This might almost be better than dancing titties !!!


Hitler Discovers Art Bell's Dark Matter Has Been Cancled

[HorrorReporter]

I broke up with a girl in 1999 because she was cheating on my. When I got there, she had her new boyfriend and his friends triple up on my and beat the crap out of me. All the while she stood above me burning love notes I gave to her.

But this breakup seems to much worse.
I think I can handle George. But if he brings Tommy I'm done.

[ItsOver]

We will have to have a little chat about your lack of enthusiasm.....   

Welcome back, Paul.  Hope you got some sleep.  This whole thing is "one ride" I wish we weren't taking.

[DanTSX]

I broke up with a girl in 1999 because she was cheating on my. When I got there, she had her new boyfriend and his friends triple up on my and beat the crap out of me. All the while she stood above me burning love notes I gave to her.

But this breakup seems to much worse.
I think I can handle George. But if he brings Tommy I'm done.

What the?

At least one of you guys had to drive a late model camaro.

Which one was it?

[Falkie2013]

I broke up with a girl in 1999 because she was cheating on my. When I got there, she had her new boyfriend and his friends triple up on my and beat the crap out of me. All the while she stood above me burning love notes I gave to her.

But this breakup seems to much worse.
I think I can handle George. But if he brings Tommy I'm done.

If $noorge posts a video of Tommy dancing nude, I'm outa here.
:

[ItsOver]

If $noorge posts a video of Tommy dancing nude, I'm outa here.
:

...slathered in flavored butter.  Yes, that would cross the line.

[HorrorReporter]

What the?

At least one of you guys had to drive a late model camaro.

Which one was it?

Funny. Or not.
It was actually a red convertible .. At that time brand new. But that was 99.

See, these fights were not just contained to the 1950s.

I actually felt like McFly from Back to the Future.
Ugh..memories.

And Tommy dancing Nude? Oh lord.

[HorrorReporter]

...slathered in flavored butter.  Yes, that would cross the line.

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

[Falkie2013]

Welcome back, Paul.  Hope you got some sleep.  This whole thing is "one ride" I wish we weren't taking.

Now if we could only get $noorge to do THIS !!!


Animal House-Daniel Simpson Day

Or maybe even better still Tommy AND $noorge.

Or this :


www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSFbf0f4Ch8

Talk about a ride !!!

[DanTSX]

Funny. Or not.
It was actually a red convertible .. At that time brand new. But that was 99.

See, these fights were not just contained to the 1950s.

I actually felt like McFly from Back to the Future.
Ugh..memories.

And Tommy dancing Nude? Oh lord.

I am seldom wrong on these matters.  I bet they drive giant pickup trucks now.

Anyways, sorry for your loss.  Just be glad he got to know your sloppy seconds for a brief while.   I mean some dudes like that, but most do not.   I'm guessing he does not.

[Falkie2013]

I am seldom wrong on these matters.  I bet they drive giant pickup trucks now.

Anyways, sorry for your loss.  Just be glad he got to know your sloppy seconds for a brief while.   I mean some dudes like that, but most do not.   I'm guessing he does not.

Just imagine this but with either $noory or Tommy in the video instead of Ron Jeremy.
OMG, $noorge doing porn WITH Ron Jeremy.
Ewwwwww !!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVnFqI9KOKI

[ItsOver]

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

"Inhumane behavior.  Fifteen yard penalty!"

[Falkie2013]

Funny. Or not.
It was actually a red convertible .. At that time brand new. But that was 99.

See, these fights were not just contained to the 1950s.

I actually felt like McFly from Back to the Future.
Ugh..memories.

And Tommy dancing Nude? Oh lord.

NUDE RADIO ?

And Halloween's never over on You Tube.

Here's something really scary for 7:01 am !


George Noory's little dancing skeleton friend

[peppermint elvis]

Peppermint,

What would you say if Elvis hadn't died, but went in and out of retirement like 2 or 3 times and there were years where you couldn't hear him sing anything new. And instead, he was replaced with the recordings of an anus. Then he suddenly comes back, out of the blue, and says he'll be back for a good long while, but you got to buy some sound equipment and a subscription to listen to him. Then a spider bites him and he threatens to move back to Turkmenistan. But that's not the worst thing: the worst thing is he then says that because the equipment cuts out sometimes when he's singing live, and no one will help him with it --- even though he offers for the subscription-only-company that streams his live stuff the genius option to offer the stream without ANYONE PAYING FOR IT, even though no one else in the company does this except Jimmy Buffet. He says he'll quit if they won't. They won't because they're goddamn business people, so, yes, he takes down his myspace and tells us all he's not going to sing again for at least 2 years and prolly never. Meanwhile the anus gets on gabcast and begins to sound like Bing Crosby, making heart's swoon and tremble with pagan lust.

What would you think, then?

I do get it, Elvis has been gone for so long and there is nobody who can replace him, I may benefit from the finality of his death by not expecting him to come to my city or put out a new record, but Art is not gone from us and of course I am angry that he and his new show is gone, but the situation sucks, not Art Bell.

C2C is not what it was but it has become a mere choice from among many late night radio shows now, none of which come close to Art Bell but there are paranormal shows out there.

I just bought a dark matter shirt and a mug from Arts Parts last week and I will put my shirt on and drink coffee out of my mug and wait......... 

Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water.  After enlightenment chop wood, carry water.

[UnscreenedCaller]

...slathered in flavored butter.  Yes, that would cross the line.

Gah! I didn't have breakfast yet and that mental image will put me off solid non- alcoholic food forever. Brain bleach, please.

[IcicleTrepan]

My goodness I was watching a show on the DVR with my child Bride and come back to this?  Of course I am not going to commit sewerpipe, I said all that tounge in cheek and I did not say anything that was not said here and over and over, spread out over 106 pages or so. My skin as I age is indeed getting thinner but my public skin has never been thicker. I just thought you would like to see how the same words used here would sound coming from me. I have not changed my mind about free streaming and intend to make it a reality one way or the other. I have asked Sirius to allow me to act as a Private Broadcaster, then as other shows do, I could stay on Sirius and would be free to stream all I want.
If they go for that all will be well, It would mean no pay from Sirius but I am good with that, I do not need the money. If Sirius says no, then I will, at the first opportunity stream from artbell.com.

Again, I am sorry that some people invested in a radio or a stream and if a deal is not reached will have lost out. You do not know what
was going on behind the scenes for those six Weeks and if you did I think you might understand, or considering the makeup of some of this
group perhaps not, but I was trying to act in the interest of the listener, not myself.

I still love this board. There is something about the core group that is somewhat loveable and I still feel that way, I do know trolls when I see them, and I can guess where they slime in from. I am toying with the idea of new hours for the show....

There is only one good way to proceed and that is with a better product. That is what I intend to do.


                                                                                                                                                  Art

If this happens I would be so happy

Art I've been listening since about 1996 and have never called in, but if you do come back, maybe I'll actually call in and tell you about the evil clown apparition I saw once..

[Marc.Knight]

My goodness I was watching a show on the DVR with my child Bride and come back to this?  Of course I am not going to commit sewerpipe, I said all that tounge in cheek and I did not say anything that was not said here and over and over, spread out over 106 pages or so. My skin as I age is indeed getting thinner but my public skin has never been thicker. I just thought you would like to see how the same words used here would sound coming from me. I have not changed my mind about free streaming and intend to make it a reality one way or the other. I have asked Sirius to allow me to act as a Private Broadcaster, then as other shows do, I could stay on Sirius and would be free to stream all I want.
If they go for that all will be well, It would mean no pay from Sirius but I am good with that, I do not need the money. If Sirius says no, then I will, at the first opportunity stream from artbell.com.

Again, I am sorry that some people invested in a radio or a stream and if a deal is not reached will have lost out. You do not know what
was going on behind the scenes for those six Weeks and if you did I think you might understand, or considering the makeup of some of this
group perhaps not, but I was trying to act in the interest of the listener, not myself.

I still love this board. There is something about the core group that is somewhat loveable and I still feel that way, I do know trolls when I see them, and I can guess where they slime in from. I am toying with the idea of new hours for the show....

There is only one good way to proceed and that is with a better product. That is what I intend to do.


                                                                                                                                                  Art

This starts to get to the heart of the issue.

[Unbuhliebahble!!!]

I keep wondering why I never had these streaming issues on my PC when I listened to Stern on Sirius years ago.

[nooryisawesome]

The private broadcaster thing would be awesome. Maybe if he doesn't charge sirius to run his program , they'll rip up the contract.

[bradtech]

Art,

I respect your decision to pull Dark Matter, and work on a better solution that satisfies you personally. I never had any problems streaming from my iPhone or PC. I really enjoyed the show and hated to see it go though. I called to cancel Sirius XM and told them I was dropping them because Dark Matter isn't being aired now. I ended up agreeing to keep it for three months free, and wait it out for a possible return of Dark Matter.  Sirius XM really offers nothing else I am willing to shell out the cash for. Even though I have never had any problems with streaming.

I've read through a lot of this thread, and this forum in general awaiting approval from the moderator to post. I hope you don't think all your core audience has turned on you, or won't listen now if you come back. I dislike not having you back on the air, but overall I understand it's a business decision and you want to improve the show or whatever comes from the stream from your site.

[Unbuhliebahble!!!]

So not everyone had this problem streaming? I don't get it.

[jblank]

Ok, I agree, I am a washed up has been who has lost what little talent I might have had, my memory is fading
fast and my skills as a Interviewer no longer exist. Like a Prize fighter who took one to many punches I am off
in zombieville. I can take a hint, I am done. So I will now leave and abandon my idea of free streaming along
with a life that has now lost all it's meaning. I am sorry to have crushed so many dreams and now understand
full well that the real King has taken his rightful place on the throne of Bell Gab. I understand I am dead to you
all.

                                                                                                                                Art

[guildnavigator]

Jesus CHRIST!!!   


I'm going to need some FUCKING blood pressure medicine by the end of the fucking evening over this shit, I swear to you.

I went to bed last night with that terrible message from Art on my head and Noory on the podcast with all my pals and it SUCKED. I sent Art a heartfelt message via email and now I'm fuckin embarrassed. Oh well.

I need a fucking mylanta. Or some crystals to tape on my face. Black salt SOMETHING, FUCK!

[Jesus Undercarriage]

I'm not a moderator nor am I acting like it. I'm asking you what the fuck you're thinking to act like you are.

You act like a moderator all the time, it's well annoying.

[3OctaveFart]

This thread is a riot. Been laughing all morning.

All we need at this point is an appearance by Numbers Lady and were really through the looking glass.