- Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:49 pm
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When I first started listening (I think Chris had been at the station for about a year then) I had never heard a DJ with his particular style of broadcasting before, and what I really loved then, and still do now, is the way he says exactly what he, and usually everyone who is listening, is thinking about various subjects, even if it isn't very corporate, unlike most/all other DJs, including those at R1. I also have a soft spot for Dave, and I really like the relationship between him and Chris. I must say that personally, the afternoon era was my favourite time, as I thought Chris was at his best then, mainly because the personalities of the team members he worked with during that time e.g. Will, Rhys, and on the female front, Lizzie, suited the show so well. I do still enjoy the show now, I think Aled and Dom are great, although I'm not a huge Rachel or Carrie fan. Nowadays I sometimes go through phases of thinking the show is getting a bit dull, the competitions are crap etc. Then Chris will be on top form one day which will result in a great show, or there'll be a single very fuuny link that makes me laugh out loud, and I'll end up thinking the show is genius again.
As for the site, I heard about it years ago when Chris mentioned it, and I have looked at it quite regularly since then, but just never got around to posting until recently. I do think it's a very good, well laid out, informative site, and the 'Ask Aled' thread provides a direct link between fans and the team. What I like most about it is that while it is primarily a fan site, people who post on the forums aren't afraid to also point out what they don't like about the show (a rare thing on most fansites), and to offer criticism which is also usually quite constructive. There is no point in having discussions in which everyone continually says how great the show is, while avoiding mentioning anything about it which actually really irrititates them, or something they think could be changed or improved. I think the majority of the members who post on these forums must be pretty sensible, decent people, based on the comments I have read, and the way all aspects of the show, good and bad, are discussed on the forums.