Now I know there are a lot of jealous people here that want to downplay my contributions to the local radio stations, but there is a reason I am referred to as one of the most thoughtful callers on the station, a hall of fame caller, etc....

Now I know there are a lot of jealous people here that want to downplay my contributions to the local radio stations, but there is a reason I am referred to as one of the most thoughtful callers on the station, a hall of fame caller, etc...I have a thought, I generally have stats, trends, etc. to back up my theories or opinions and I can articulate those things well. Boilermaker, you obviously resent my notoriety. Why I don't know and I don't care. You are insignificant.

When meeting people, do you introduce yourself as Elmhurst Steve?

Now I know there are a lot of jealous people here that want to downplay my contributions to the local radio stations, but there is a reason I am referred to as one of the most thoughtful callers on the station, a hall of fame caller, etc...I have a thought, I generally have stats, trends, etc. to back up my theories or opinions and I can articulate those things well. Boilermaker, you obviously resent my notoriety. Why I don't know and I don't care. You are insignificant.

Listening is a skill...one you have obviously not aquired. Mac had asked Cub fans if we had lost faith in the Cubs to win the Central in 2009 and asked for callers to respond to his question. I called to say that I had lost faith in this team's ability to win their division in 2009, based not only on the current state of the Cubs, but because of how the Cardinals had bolstered their club, with the additions of DeRosa, Julio Lugo-who has done a great job as their leadoff man since aquired and Matt Holliday who is batting .480 since he was aquired by the Cardinals. Further, it's not just their offense, but the fact that their top 3 pitchers, Carpenter, Wainwright and Piiero have combined to help the Cards to 21 wins in the last 24 games that trio has started. A team with 3 pitchers going that well has the ability to not just hang onto thir 6 game division lead, but I believe as currently constructed, they can win the 2009 World Series.

Now I know there are a lot of jealous people here that want to downplay my contributions to the local radio stations, but there is a reason I am referred to as one of the most thoughtful callers on the station, a hall of fame caller, etc...I have a thought, I generally have stats, trends, etc. to back up my theories or opinions and I can articulate those things well. Boilermaker, you obviously resent my notoriety. Why I don't know and I don't care. You are insignificant.

Wow, that was a *thoughtful* (Macs adjective) call at 12:26 from ElmhurstSteve. Thanks for going on for 2 min. about how the Cardinals are good and better since they got Matt Holliday and their pitching has been hot.
Thats not at all self-evident to anyone who knows that its 90 feet between the bases.

You seem like a reasonably nice guy from your posts ElmhurstSteve but you waited on hold to say that?

Boilermaker, you obviously resent my notoriety. Why I don't know and I don't care. You are insignificant.

When meeting people, do you introduce yourself as Elmhurst Steve?

I was on hold all of 2 minutes. This is going to sound boastful, but it's just fact....if you are a good caller, they take you ahead of other calls and don't make you wait.

Why would anyone be jealous of someone who calls into radio shows? Am I missing something?

You're a bigger moondick than I thought if you're buying your own fertilizer, Steve. Open the windows when you paint, you're sniffing too many fumes, I think.

The better question is why would anyone boast they call radio shows?

It would be like me bragging to my friends that I'm a well known poster on this site.

But he does correct B and B when he's introduced as "Steve from Elmhurst".

The better question is why would anyone boast they call radio shows?

It would be like me bragging to my friends that I'm a well known poster on this site.

"Elmhurst Steve", is a branded name.

People all around Chicagoland know who I am and it's gotten me a fair number of complimentary beers at bars after softball games when one of my buddies mentions that I am Elmhurst Steve.

I can't go into a sports bar without some of the people inside knowing who Elmhurst Steve is.

But while he was going to put up the money for the airtime, I would only be paid from advertizing dollars we would both be responsible for selling. I didn't care to undertake those duties with him, as I already have a business to run. I had talked to Mac and a couple others from ESPN and the Score for their opinions on it. I finally concluded that it might be fun, but it was not likely to be worthwhile. But there is no doubt about the fact that I have an ego and it's a sizeable ego at that.

I do think that I am smarter and more insightful than the average fan and thats why doing the radio show really appealed to me.

No no, more like this one:

1. a person having a mental age of less than three years old and an intelligence quotient under 25.
"Wow, did you see Jimmy this morning? Instead of brushing his teeth, he smoked a menthol. What a moondick!"

Yes I do. As Mac pointed out to me recently-"Elmhurst Steve", is a branded name. I feel they need to get it right. People all around Chicagoland know who I am and it's gotten me a fair number of complimentary beers at bars after softball games when one of my buddies mentions that I am Elmhurst Steve. I can't go into a sports bar without some of the people inside knowing who Elmhurst Steve is. I have gotten invitations over the years to many Score and ESPN events and guest hosted years ago, all because the people at those stations value what I bring to their airwaves. I had an offer a year ago from a guy who wanted me to do a weekend sports talk show on the radio with him, just because he liked what I brought to the air on my calls. But while he was going to put up the money for the airtime, I would only be paid from advertizing dollars we would both be responsible for selling. I didn't care to undertake those duties with him, as I already have a business to run. I had talked to Mac and a couple others from ESPN and the Score for their opinions on it. I finally concluded that it might be fun, but it was not likely to be worthwhile. But there is no doubt about the fact that I have an ego and it's a sizeable ego at that. I do think that I am smarter and more insightful than the average fan and thats why doing the radio show really appealed to me.

But there is no doubt about the fact that I have an ego and it's a sizeable ego at that. I do think that I am smarter and more insightful than the average fan and thats why doing the radio show really appealed to me.

Hey guys,
I'm thinking about buying some air time on the Score. You will have to help me sell advertising but I will pay you if we ever make any money. Anyone interested?