Greg Ambrosius on Fantasy Focus

Jeff Erickson · Post by **Jeff Erickson** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:35 am

Hey folks, we've moved Fantasy Focus from XM to Blog Talk Radio, with the show debuting today. I'll be having Greg on the show on Tuesday. The show is daily from noon-1:00 ET, at:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RotoWire

If you can't make that time slot, it's also available on demand as a podcast. I'm hoping that you can make it, call in and bring up whatever NFBC topics that you'd like to talk about. If you have anything you'd like me to ask Greg, please let me know.

Looking forward to seeing everyone in Vegas again this year!

JE

EliGrimmett · Post by **EliGrimmett** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 7:59 am

Does this mean there won't be a fantasy related show on XM? If so, I may have to kill myself!

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:01 am

Originally posted by EliGrimmett:

Does this mean there won't be a fantasy related show on XM? If so, I may have to kill myself! Me too I always thought Jeff did a great job on that show too.

bigdaddyk · Post by **bigdaddyk** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:09 am

Originally posted by EliGrimmett:

Does this mean there won't be a fantasy related show on XM? If so, I may have to kill myself! I loved that show.It was the first radio show i ever called with a question.They dont like to take fantasy baseball calls on WFAN in NY.

Jeff Erickson · Post by **Jeff Erickson** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:16 am

Unfortunately, XM decided not to bring back Fantasy Focus, and as far as I know (though obviously, they don't keep me posted on what their plans are any longer), they don't plan on having a fantasy show.

NorCalAtlFan · Post by **NorCalAtlFan** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 8:22 am

That is most definitely a bummer. You did a great job Jeff. Never were condescending to your listeners and provided quality info.

I will have to check you out on blogtalkradio.

EliGrimmett · Post by **EliGrimmett** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:47 am

MAJOR BUMMER!

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 10:25 am

I read Sirius XM was on the top 10 list of companies to fail in 2009.

It seems they are close to filing chapter 11 bankruptcy.

That could explain a bit.

~Lance

Sebadiah23 · Post by **Sebadiah23** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:57 pm

Blogtalkradio has built a pretty happening group of fantasy shows. I think you'll gain more audience than you lose. You just gained me.

-Craig K.

Jeff Erickson · Post by **Jeff Erickson** » Mon Feb 16, 2009 6:56 pm

Originally posted by Sebadiah23:

Blogtalkradio has built a pretty happening group of fantasy shows. I think you'll gain more audience than you lose. You just gained me.

-Craig K. Thanks Craig - glad to have you aboard!

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 5:28 am

Originally posted by sportsbettingman:

I read Sirius XM was on the top 10 list of companies to fail in 2009.

It seems they are close to filing chapter 11 bankruptcy.

That could explain a bit.

~Lance SiriusXM has been on the ropes for the last couple of years. However, I think they have found a partner and should avoid bankruptcy.

This does not preclude them from making stupid mistakes like getting rid of Jeff's show.

sportsbettingman · Post by **sportsbettingman** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:42 am

Looks like they got bailed out just in time by Liberty Media. (who owns DirecTV)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/co ... 00928.html

~Lance

FSC Guy · Post by **FSC Guy** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:46 am

Just wanted to say that The Fantasy Sports Channel is THRILLED to have Jeff and Fantasy Focus on board! Here's to a great season everyone...

-Marc

RobG · Post by **RobG** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:26 am

MLB Radio on XM really went to the cheap this year and losing Marc Patrick, Rob Dibble, Charlie Steiner and the Fantasy Focus show really has turned me off as a listener. With local shows, like WDFN in Detroit also being cut, I have to think that podcasts will really be the new wave.

One would hope that there would be more shows like Fantasy Focus and less of the Matthew Berry fodder.

Liquidhippo · Post by **Liquidhippo** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 11:21 am

I received an XM radio for Christmas and it has been a complete waste. I listen mostly just during my drives to work and back, occasionally online, but it's simply insipid drivel 24/7 with TONS of commercials.. I could condense the sum totality of all useful content down to 5-10 minutes over the last 2 months. Far less than I got just listening to regular AM sports talk radio. Maybe there's something of value there and I'm just missing it, tuning in at the wrong times, but it's been a big disappointment. I didn't know about Jeff & Greg's show, so unfortunately I missed that one. It's absurd that they've got 24 hours a day to fill and they 'don't have room' for fantasy baseball.....I guess it gives them 24 hours, instead of just 23, to recycle the same steroid rants and inane caller comments over.... and over.

Jeff Erickson · Post by **Jeff Erickson** » Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:45 pm

Originally posted by Liquidhippo:

I didn't know about Jeff & Greg's show, so unfortunately I missed that one. Fortunately, it's available on demand right on the site, or to download as a podcast:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/RotoWire

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:33 am

This XM news blows my mind. I spent every single lunch last year sitting in my car at Wendy's listening to Fantasy Focus. I attribute a decent portion to my first place finish from some of the things I heard on the show. I am bummed out about this.

Pete

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:40 am

Well... I just listened to the link. Cool... at least I have this venue. That said, lunch hour will not be the same this season. - Pete

Sack · Post by **Sack** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:20 am

Hey Pete, no listening until after next Wednesday night.

Take it easy on us.

Chest Rockwell · Post by **Chest Rockwell** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:35 am

I listened to it last night and I know this will sound brown noser...

Greg does a great job of selling this event. Comes across like he is just chatting with Jeff, but 90% of what he is saying is selling to someone in that audience.

I will say it again I think Jeff did a great job with that show and I too will miss it.

I think most of us are bored out of our skull when most mainstream fantasy shows are on. That one never did it for me.

Jeff Erickson · Post by **Jeff Erickson** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:12 am

Thanks for the kind words folks. I hope to have more NFBC-centric content on in the near-future.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:17 am

It was a very good show....

Now that you can listen to the show any time you like, why is it such a big deal that it's not on XM?

DOUGHBOYS · Post by **DOUGHBOYS** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:22 am

Originally posted by JohnZ:

It was a very good show....

Now that you can listen to the show any time you like, why is it such a big deal that it's not on XM? Pete can't listen to it while he is eating his lunch at Wendys.

JohnZ · Post by **JohnZ** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:50 am

Originally posted by DOUGHBOYS:

quote:Originally posted by JohnZ:

It was a very good show....

Now that you can listen to the show any time you like, why is it such a big deal that it's not on XM? Pete can't listen to it while he is eating his lunch at Wendys. [/QUOTE]He can if he downloads it to his ipod

Top Dawg · Post by **Top Dawg** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:36 am

Originally posted by Sack:

Hey Pete, no listening until after next Wednesday night.

Take it easy on us.

Sack - You take it easy on us....

I got lucky last season. 2009 might see the scale tip way in the other direction.

Pete