Mark should let Shane talk.
I mean no disrespect in anyway....but these podcasts would be so much better without Mark Griffin.
I like Mr. G but I have to agree here.. He interrupts Shane way too much IMHO..
Hope that does not sound ungrateful as I really enjoy the TAR Podcasts, it's just my opinion..
Keep up the great work fellas!
I don't understand why people feel the need to criticize a free podcast?
. I don't understand why people feel the need to criticize a free podcast? Human nature I guess. Just enjoy it.
...Who wants to listen to an old guy who has a bunch of opinions and judgments about people and a plethora of other subjects, when Shane Van Boening shows up?
Because the best player in the world shows up and Mark Griffin can't keep his mouth shut, even when he's told to. It's a recurring thing with him-if you've ever watched any of the older segments. He's obviously a knowledgeable guy, but that's not really the point. You don't drown out the best player in the pool with a bunch of nonsense no one wants to listen to. Who wants to listen to an old guy who has a bunch of opinions and judgments about people and a plethora of other subjects, when Shane Van Boening shows up?
Perhaps people forget that Mark is the reason there is a podcast for Shane to show up to?
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Perhaps people forget that Mark is the reason there is a podcast for Shane to show up to?
I mean I get it. Some people want everyone to shut up so they can hear Shane pass out the meaning of life and a plan for peace in the middle east but I think you are being a little harsh. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism thats how things improve. Several people here did it with honesty and civility. Thats all good. Dropping "Who wants to listen to an old guy who has a bunch of opinions" doesnt really help anyone do anything.
Then again talking shit about the guy who is responsible for the very free product you want to see is par for the course in pool.
My only complaint about the podcast is shane wouldn't STFU!
Perhaps people forget that Mark is the reason there is a podcast for Shane to show up to?
I mean I get it. Some people want everyone to shut up so they can hear Shane pass out the meaning of life and a plan for peace in the middle east but I think you are being a little harsh. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism thats how things improve. Several people here did it with honesty and civility. Thats all good. Dropping "Who wants to listen to an old guy who has a bunch of opinions" doesnt really help anyone do anything.
Then again talking shit about the guy who is responsible for the very free product you want to see is par for the course in pool.
First off, Shane is NOT the best player in the world. Maybe the best American player right now, but certainly not in the world. And, he will tell you the same thing if you ask him.
Second, not everyone is as starstruck as you seem to be. So Shane was there. That's nice. He's a great player, that doesn't mean he has much interesting to say. And, he seldom says much. It's just not his way.
Third, since you didn't know Shane was going to be there, and you figured to listen to Mark and Justin, why did you even bother to tune in if you thought it was just going to be a bunch of nonsense??
So you can't run a podcast without Mark, Justin? Maybe the "old guy" comment wasn't civil, but it was honest. I'm not really interested in what he has to say after listening to a lot of it in the past. It's nothing new and exciting, such as the content of these forums. The same topics that existed years ago, exist today. Talk about the, "pool world" and why it's failing, aiming systems, etc.
If you want help, run the podcast professionally. Get chairs for guests when they come in and zoom out your camera. Have enough mics and actively engage the people coming in. Teach Mark how to keep his conversations simple, more direct, and on topic. Don't let him interrupt when Shane is asked a question directly, because no one cares what he thinks about how Shane responded when losing to Alex. They want to hear Shane.
I've bought a ton of TAR matches and have always supported what you're doing, no disrespect intended.
Tune in next week when we will hopefully have eight unexpected drop in guests in surround sound and wide screen for me to shock Mark out of interrupting.
Lets do this point by point since you want to help.
Shane had a chair and a mic. I set it up before he got there. I had no clue anyone else was coming. Next time I'll set up seating and mics for eight just in case.
The camera was zoomed out when I had the chance. Thats why you could see Shane.
As for actively engaging the people who came in I dont know how much more actively I could engage them besides what I did. Maybe hugs next time.
If you are not interested in the content of the podcast why would you watch it in the first place? There are lots of podcasts I don't watch.
Mark can interrupt whoever the hell he wants as far as I am concerned though several times I joked with him to let Shane talk. A shock collar would probably be good for that issue though. We'll fit him up with one next week.
For the final point....no I wouldn't run a podcast without Mark. I probably would have stopped them after the first couple if he wasn't here.
Thanks for your help. Tune in next week when we will hopefully have eight unexpected drop in guests in surround sound and wide screen for me to shock Mark out of interrupting.
Easy fix, use the mute button........., or watch Spongebob.I'm not really interested in what he has to say .........
I have a question, does the TAR studio have a fully stocked private bar. Self serve of course. If not it should have just to add to the atmosphere. Then maybe shoot an episode from the bar. Liven things up a little.