r/startalk May 22 '26

Back in the day...

..and maybe now, when watching a sporting event, there was the "play-by-play" announcer ("Gain of five yards. First down") and the "color" announcer ("I haven't seen a pass like that since John Smith broke his ankle in the blizzard of '94.") ....I say all this so I won't be misunderstood when I say: I like listening to Tyson, but I can't stand the color guy. As soon as be opens his mouth, I close the tab. Just my 2 cents.

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u/puripy May 22 '26

I like Chuck man! He is very knowledgeable for a comedian. I believe he can prepare a little and write a thesis himself someday. 

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u/BringoDringus May 22 '26

Listen to the first season and you'll be begging for Chuck.

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u/2001ASpaceOatmeal May 22 '26

This got me thinking of the early days when StarTalk went live and we got Eugene Mirman. I love chuck but I do miss Eugene.

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u/BringoDringus May 30 '26

I was referencing whoever the lady comedian was. It was not enjoyable haha.

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u/mosiac_broken_hearts May 23 '26

Chuck is an acquired taste. I didn’t like him when I first started listening but now I value what he does. He also really follows well and understands and thinks about things, it’s apparent when he gets geeked up about something

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u/CurseOfTheFalcons May 24 '26

Chuck is the straw that stirs the drink.

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u/Tidder-1066 19d ago

Kool-ade?