07-06-2021, 08:17 AM
(07-06-2021, 12:35 AM)Weazzel80 Wrote: What's not to like? I'm just curious because it's literally just Bengals talk, nothing more nothing less. All you said in your post above is that you think they suck but didn't list anything specific.
I wasn't going for a professional review of each show, but I understand the ask. Keep in mind, I have been listening to all of these shows daily/weekly for quite a few years. So, I may be harsher or have opinions (rightly or wrongly) formed over longer periods of time than others......
1st: I don't think they're formatted very well. Some people may like just hearing Bengals chatter from fans, but my buddies and I can do that ourselves. Or, I can come here for that. There's a reason professional shows are formatted certain ways and flow well. I like that.
2nd: They missremember/pronounce names, have to correct themselves constantly, and misquote stats and timelines quite a bit. Again, as amateurs or people doing this as a passion project, I think that's normal to happen... it's just not for me. When compared to the others, these things are noticeable to me.
3rd: They talk over each other & technical problems.... interruptions (kids in background, barking dogs, etc).
4th: Suuuuuuper homers. Very little criticism.
5th: What's new? A lot of this is just rehashing things that other people - professionals - have already reported. All I'm hearing is another fan's take on it... I can come here for that.
BTW, Cincy Jungle articles have gotten WAY WAY better at providing original content. Like I said, I keep trying articles and listening to shows. These guys will all grow and get better over time. I don't dislike them as people or anything and realize they're fans putting on a show for everyone.
^ If someone wanted Bengals media stuff I would definitely list this for them, but I would describe it as fan talk.
6th: I feel like some of this comes across as them feeling themselves a bit much in the case of Ace & Zim.
7th: To me, and this may be a complete 180 from what others like, I think those 2 ^ would do really well if they had a producer helping them with flow, info, content, and direction during their show. Instead, they end up drifting into their own kind of tangents that they aren't prepared (data wise) to go into.
8th: The Cincy Jungle shows can have some co-hosts that just do NOT go well with the main host. Not good personalies or energy matches. And sometimes they are last minute. I remember a string if shows where it seemed like they were just subbing in co-hosts and it was tough to listen to.
9th: These shows tend to be 1 note and not particularly funny or engaging. It's just fan takes on Bengals news. Monotone or monochromatic. Again, this goes back to formatting and newness for hosts or perhaps the nervousness of it being new.
^ Ultimately, consistency is a good thing and the shows I said were trash are primarily inconsistent. Of course, I'm comparing armateur stuff to professionals... but when you are listed on the same platforms, that's the space you're competing in. They will get better over time, I'm sure!
