I feel like this issue falls in the hands of Katie. It's the producers job to "direct" the show where to go, and I think Katie has too much of a hands off approach to making sure topics are discussed when teased or not repeated again for the 27393928 time. I think that's a reason Taylor loves her so much because she doesn't butt in on what Taylor wants to talk about. I have a feeling Stef interjected a lot more which may be a reason there was some tension between them. It's like they don't realize that because of on demand, people listen to the ENTIRE show EVERY DAY. Radio used to entail catching their audience for maybe an hour or so at a time during the day- that isn't the case anymore. It's so frustrating to hear the same crap over and over again.

This is exactly why she lost me, I'm over listening to three hours of empty content. Finally, after a decade they're putting the most minuscule of efforts into "reaching out" to their fans. (By hiring out the work, i.e. Another half-assed website, sometimes weekly blog) Too little, too late, in my opinion. I'm just not even interested anymore. There is so much amazing FREE content from people who work their ass off and have similar interests and values to me, I can't even justify losing brain cells listening to her drivel on the reg anymore.

On_Point wrote:

Completely agree. David does such a good job producing DSF, but Jenny also realizes that listeners don't want to hear repeat stories or topics.  

My point, all along, has been that other hosts like Jenny, Howard, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Cohen, etc. have rich life experiences to draw upon.  They've lived interesting lives and have great stories.  So while Jenny knows that listeners want to hear new stories, she HAS them to draw upon.   What can Taylor talk about?  Shopping, drinking in bars, hanging out in her apartment watching tv?  That's why her go-to is always the old high school boyfriend stories, her virginal parents and her ex-inlaws.  I'm sure Cosmo radio thought she would bring a young, fresh perspective to the radio but, as we've seen, it's short-sighted to have an inexperienced (and woefully uninterested in changing that) host have a 3 hour show to fill everyday.  
 

youcaaango wrote:

On_Point wrote:

Completely agree. David does such a good job producing DSF, but Jenny also realizes that listeners don't want to hear repeat stories or topics.  

My point, all along, has been that other hosts like Jenny, Howard, Sandra Bernhard, Andy Cohen, etc. have rich life experiences to draw upon.  They've lived interesting lives and have great stories.  So while Jenny knows that listeners want to hear new stories, she HAS them to draw upon.   What can Taylor talk about?  Shopping, drinking in bars, hanging out in her apartment watching tv?  That's why her go-to is always the old high school boyfriend stories, her virginal parents and her ex-inlaws.  I'm sure Cosmo radio thought she would bring a young, fresh perspective to the radio but, as we've seen, it's short-sighted to have an inexperienced (and woefully uninterested in changing that) host have a 3 hour show to fill everyday.  
 

 
She did it well the first few years, dating, city life, being engaged, wedding planning, newlywed. Part way through the marriage, it just sort of petered out. People who have come along with her, are at a different place in their lives, younger listeners I don't see relating. I can see new people tuning in really enjoying it, because the stories repeat regularly though, they'll soon tune out.

There are so many things she could draw on from everyday life being single now, without getting crazy personal. New restaurants, dating, meals, tv, work out plans, decorating, shopping on a budget, actually interviewing guests and not peppering the whole segment with your own retold stories.

Even Jenny Hutt who talks about very little (she repeats every word three times and 90% of the show is about her dogs and kids) is more re entertaining because while the topics are always he same, it's always a story from what happened to her in the last few days.


I used to be so annoyed when I missed a show and would listen on demand when I had a chance, couldn't tell you the last time I listened on there. I always start with them in the morning (I'm in the car at 7 and stars is on from one of the Jenny's the night before) but more and more often I'm switching over to Opie or Andy when I'm bored or a commercial and less often do I switch back.

I wonder if it's true that Xm doesn't track ratings? I wonder what would happen if they did? Maybe there is a really strong following there? From those who comment on social media though, there doesn't seem to be.

Wakeupfan420 wrote:

This is exactly why she lost me, I'm over listening to three hours of empty content. Finally, after a decade they're putting the most minuscule of efforts into "reaching out" to their fans. (By hiring out the work, i.e. Another half-assed website, sometimes weekly blog) Too little, too late, in my opinion. I'm just not even interested anymore. There is so much amazing FREE content from people who work their ass off and have similar interests and values to me, I can't even justify losing brain cells listening to her drivel on the reg anymore.

LOL. Well Said!!
 

I can't listen to Jenny Hutt anymore. I used to find her grating, but liked some of the topics, but since she got her new dog, she's intolerable. There is nothing more boring to me than when someone goes on and on about their pets. No one cares but you.

Jenny Hutt is bright and relatable. She is married, has kids, is into eating healthy and working out. She can actually have an intelligent conversation . Taylor can not.

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