u/HereComeMyTwoPennies

I've been critical of Val here, so it's only fair that I share this...

I was listening to the pre-game coverage yesterday morning while I was running errands, and Val was honestly fantastic in that format. What made it even more impressive to me was that she's surrounded by some BIG personalities in Kirk, Keith Mills, and Rod Woodson. She was in her element, had great chemistry, and carried the discussion very well. IMO Val sounded very clearly like a sports radio pro yesterday.

The performative excitement from Priestly this morning was absolutely cringe-worthy. "OOOH I WANNA MEET FUEL!!!" They announced an upcoming interview with Duff McKeegan, to which he responded, "WHAT?!?! NO WAY!!!" That act worked for him when he was employed by Top 40 stations and Adult Contemporary stations, but 98 Rock is an institution...the lack of authenticity will turn away listeners IMO.