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Old 24-10-2016, 22:43
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I used to really like Nick Abbot when he did his Virgin and TalkRadio shows back in the 90s. I thought he was funny and the show was entertaining and a good laugh (although admittedly I was only a kid myself back then).

But these days I hear him on LBC and he I find him incredibly boring and repetitive. He seems obsessed with just two topics at the moment: 1) Brexit and 2) Trump/Hillary election. He never discusses any other topic and the points he makes are pretty much word-for-word the same ones every show.

He is very monotone and I find it quite depressing hearing him moan on and on like a stuck record. His silly pronunciations such as "EeeeUwwww" for 'E.U.' just get on my nerves we well.

And another thing: why does he STILL use those stupid sound effects like Mrs Crabtree's "come on - we're running late" which is now nearly TWENTY years old and he first used in 1997!?

I know very well that no-one is forcing me to listen, but I guess the reason I do is because I used to like him so much. I guess I need to accept that time has moved on and his style has changed (even though the sound effects haven't!).

Anyone else care to discuss it?
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Old 24-10-2016, 23:12
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I used to really like Nick Abbot when he did his Virgin and TalkRadio shows back in the 90s. I thought he was funny and the show was entertaining and a good laugh (although admittedly I was only a kid myself back then).

But these days I hear him on LBC and he I find him incredibly boring and repetitive. He seems obsessed with just two topics at the moment: 1) Brexit and 2) Trump/Hillary election. He never discusses any other topic and the points he makes are pretty much word-for-word the same ones every show.

He is very monotone and I find it quite depressing hearing him moan on and on like a stuck record. His silly pronunciations such as "EeeeUwwww" for 'E.U.' just get on my nerves we well.

And another thing: why does he STILL use those stupid sound effects like Mrs Crabtree's "come on - we're running late" which is now nearly TWENTY years old and he first used in 1997!?

I know very well that no-one is forcing me to listen, but I guess the reason I do is because I used to like him so much. I guess I need to accept that time has moved on and his style has changed (even though the sound effects haven't!).

Anyone else care to discuss it?
it sounds like your listening relationship with nick abbott is going through a rough patch ... may i suggest a trial separation ...start listening to other people
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Old 25-10-2016, 02:07
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great bloke love listening to him.
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Old 25-10-2016, 02:21
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great bloke love listening to him.
Me too.

The current UK and USA political scene is ripe for the picking and there are some easy pickings to grab which he manages to make so entertaining with his droll and dry sense of humour. Not everyone's taste but certainly to mine.
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Old 25-10-2016, 07:23
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He was talking about the new South Park, but no one took the bait (or did they I'm still working my way through Saturday's show). As for the sound effects they're great fun and im surprised he's still allowed to play them. I can see why people complain because I imagine a lot of LBC listeners are old before there time. He's still a great host but he has been a bit Brexit & trump heavy Lately.
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Old 25-10-2016, 07:32
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I used to really like Nick Abbot when he did his Virgin and TalkRadio shows back in the 90s. I thought he was funny and the show was entertaining and a good laugh (although admittedly I was only a kid myself back then).

But these days I hear him on LBC and he I find him incredibly boring and repetitive. He seems obsessed with just two topics at the moment: 1) Brexit and 2) Trump/Hillary election. He never discusses any other topic and the points he makes are pretty much word-for-word the same ones every show.

He is very monotone and I find it quite depressing hearing him moan on and on like a stuck record. His silly pronunciations such as "EeeeUwwww" for 'E.U.' just get on my nerves we well.

And another thing: why does he STILL use those stupid sound effects like Mrs Crabtree's "come on - we're running late" which is now nearly TWENTY years old and he first used in 1997!?

I know very well that no-one is forcing me to listen, but I guess the reason I do is because I used to like him so much. I guess I need to accept that time has moved on and his style has changed (even though the sound effects haven't!).

Anyone else care to discuss it?
A lot of us on the LBC thread have said the same about him for a while now John_Adam. The sound effects are out of date and his range of subjects is just too limited. Like you say Brexit, Trump/Clinton and of course don't forget, the bankers.

He needs putting out to pasture.
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Old 25-10-2016, 11:41
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brexit /trump endlessly is an instant turn off for me ! get back to lighter stuff.BORING!
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Old 25-10-2016, 14:21
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Nick Abbot seems to have slightly managed to get over his utter confusion and desperation re: Brexit. Just. He was completely obsessed with unfounded doom mongering for weeks. He can be brilliant but sometimes seems to run out of steam (and callers).
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Old 25-10-2016, 14:34
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Nick Abbot seems to have slightly managed to get over his utter confusion and desperation re: Brexit. Just. He was completely obsessed with unfounded doom mongering for weeks. He can be brilliant but sometimes seems to run out of steam (and callers).
I agree with your comments to an extent- i would like to see him diversify his range of topics. That said I still love listening to him, his "grumpy old man" persona has matured nicely. Some of his rants about politics/corruption/the Royals/the media are very edgy but also entertaining and seem heartfelt.

I love his audio clips, I'd just like to hear a greater range of them. They always make me chuckle though - Groovy!

I've bought an lbc podcast sub just so i can listen to his weekend shows without staying up.

To me, he sounds authentic and appears to speak his truth.
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Old 25-10-2016, 14:47
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I used to really like Nick Abbot when he did his Virgin and TalkRadio shows back in the 90s. I thought he was funny and the show was entertaining and a good laugh (although admittedly I was only a kid myself back then).

But these days I hear him on LBC and he I find him incredibly boring and repetitive. He seems obsessed with just two topics at the moment: 1) Brexit and 2) Trump/Hillary election. He never discusses any other topic and the points he makes are pretty much word-for-word the same ones every show.
As you said you were a kid back then.

Before Brexit he just talked about bankers and UKIP for months on end together with the odd other topic that might have taken his fancy that week. Regardless of topic, he uses the same clichés/phrases and sound effects each week. For me he's the laziest presenter around, and one of the rudest. If anyone bothers to call up and challenge his views they are given very short shrift - like being cut off. But most have learned to leave well alone as he gets few callers. Most listeners I suspect have given up on him. I rarely tune in myself, and when I occasionally do he's still bleating on about the same crap.
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Old 25-10-2016, 14:57
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I am a relative newbie to LBC still
And love him
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Old 25-10-2016, 17:28
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Nick's a legend, i agree his current form (last 6 months) hasn't been his best however his show is still one of the best in the UK. His LBC show in general isn't his best work but as i say he's still well up there as one of the best. I've been listening to some of his old Real Radio stuff lately where it's clear he knew he was going to be pushed and he's really on form there.
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Old 25-10-2016, 17:44
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I used to really like Nick Abbot when he did his Virgin and TalkRadio shows back in the 90s. I thought he was funny and the show was entertaining and a good laugh (although admittedly I was only a kid myself back then).

But these days I hear him on LBC and he I find him incredibly boring and repetitive. He seems obsessed with just two topics at the moment: 1) Brexit and 2) Trump/Hillary election. He never discusses any other topic and the points he makes are pretty much word-for-word the same ones every show.

He is very monotone and I find it quite depressing hearing him moan on and on like a stuck record. His silly pronunciations such as "EeeeUwwww" for 'E.U.' just get on my nerves we well.

And another thing: why does he STILL use those stupid sound effects like Mrs Crabtree's "come on - we're running late" which is now nearly TWENTY years old and he first used in 1997!?

I know very well that no-one is forcing me to listen, but I guess the reason I do is because I used to like him so much. I guess I need to accept that time has moved on and his style has changed (even though the sound effects haven't!).

Anyone else care to discuss it?
Did I write this using another username????

I totally agree.
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Old 25-10-2016, 18:08
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I love Nick.

He's the highlight of my radio listening.

I love all the soundbites and I've enjoyed his take on the Trump/Clinton debacle.

Admittedly he did get a bit stuck in Brexit doldrums but he seems to have moved on from that.

He also tends to move onto lighter subjects towards the end of the show.
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Old 25-10-2016, 19:50
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As you said you were a kid back then.

Before Brexit he just talked about bankers and UKIP for months on end together with the odd other topic that might have taken his fancy that week. Regardless of topic, he uses the same clichés/phrases and sound effects each week. For me he's the laziest presenter around, and one of the rudest. If anyone bothers to call up and challenge his views they are given very short shrift - like being cut off. But most have learned to leave well alone as he gets few callers. Most listeners I suspect have given up on him. I rarely tune in myself, and when I occasionally do he's still bleating on about the same crap.
I think you've hit the nail on the head.

I used to tune in especially to hear his previously very witty show, however, over the past year his presentation has become very narrow. I think it started when the Tories won the General Election in 2015. He evidently didn't like the result and now that we've voted to LEAVE the EU he seems to have a real chip on his shoulder.

Becoming too politically-driven doesn't suit him and I never tuned in to hear him drone on about the Tories, BREXIT and now Trump. He hates all three.

When I'm reminded he's due to present a show I now turn off. I never thought I'd do that !

Of course it could be me that I've gone off his shows because I was pleased the Tories won the election, I voted LEAVE in the referendum, and would vote for Trump were I a US citizen.

He's a psychology graduate and they can normally be categorised as being politically Left of Centre. Perhaps he simply a student who never grew up . . .
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Old 25-10-2016, 20:32
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I subscribe to the podcasts for Nick's show alone. Although I don't agree with some of his political opinions I find the show really entertaining, especially the sound effects.

I miss Liberace at the beginning of his LBC show like the old days though! It was amusing hearing his monologue over the music.
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Old 25-10-2016, 20:58
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I miss Liberace at the beginning of his LBC show like the old days though! It was amusing hearing his monologue over the music....
Yes he made it his LBC theme tune, I also liked when he interacted with Lucy. Disgusting
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Old 25-10-2016, 21:49
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Yes he made it his LBC theme tune, I also liked when he interacted with Lucy. Disgusting
My favourites were the ones when Amanda was producing. They had great chemistry and she kept him in check.
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Old 26-10-2016, 08:06
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My favourites were the ones when Amanda was producing. They had great chemistry and she kept him in check.
I think I meant Amanda not Lucy or was that what he called her when she first started I'm sure I've got old recordings where he's talking to the producer (Lucy) and she sound exactly the same as Amanda.
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Old 26-10-2016, 08:35
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I used to love Nick in his old Virgin and Talk Radio days. I think at LBC he's too restricted in format etc and I'd love to se him given the freedom Iain Lee seems to have at Talk now as I think that would bring the "old Nick" back somewhat.
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Old 26-10-2016, 11:09
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I used to love Nick in his old Virgin and Talk Radio days. I think at LBC he's too restricted in format etc and I'd love to se him given the freedom Iain Lee seems to have at Talk now as I think that would bring the "old Nick" back somewhat.
It could be because Nick is getting older and perhaps stale in his 'old age'.

He's not 30 any more. He's 57!
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Old 26-10-2016, 14:16
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Also post Talkradio and Real Rado, Nick spent a lot of time off-air before he got a job back at LBC. I guess he figures out giving LBC what they want pays the bills
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Old 20-11-2016, 01:16
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Well Nick was having a right old rant tonight about the cost of the Royal family.
I agreed with him 100% and so for the first time in ages I felt him going on and on was entirely justified.
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Old 20-11-2016, 02:23
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On Friday night his tone over Trump suddenly shifted into a far more serious, disgusted and annoyed one after having spent the past year having a jolly good laugh at him. Now the reality has set in it no longer feels quite so amusing even for Nick Abbot.
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Old 20-11-2016, 09:03
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I used to love Nick Abbot. He can still shine but, increasingly, I don't like his attitude to callers. He is only OK if they are being sycophantic. Even in pleasant mode, he will go out of his way to find a flaw in their argument. He reminds me so much of my ex (which is why he's an ex). If you said the sky was lovely and blue he would point out the solitary cloud in the sky etc etc.. Unbelievably I used to find myself thinking through whether hubby would agree with something before I even dared I open my mouth. It's like Abbot feels compelled to demonstrate that he is the superior one.
I particularly don't like the way he picks apart texts that might be poorly worded - as if he doesn't know what they mean. It's quite simple Nick. If you don't understand a text don't read it out. Unless you just want to make a show of intellectual superiority that is....

Generally he has become less tolerant and more supercilious and there is more shade and less light in his tone.
Don't expect a fair hearing if you have different views to him.

When I first started listening, he would get a lot of husky female callers - I'll swear some of them were a bit smitten. But these days that hardly happens - he is simply less likeable.
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