Jump to content
Unofficial Mills

James Cusack

ianwilk1999

By ianwilk1999
in BBC Radio 1

 Share

Recommended Posts

ianwilk1999

ianwilk1999

Posted
Posted

James was a great listen doing the chart while I was driving home. More chatty and natural (similar to when Jordans on it) which was refreshing. I even listened through songs I don't particularly like because I found the presenter entertaining.

It's clear chart only has quick links but even in those he made the mariah link his own and joked about cutting it off for newsbeat. Playing actual Chase and Status the clip of Mollie doing Baddadan was also funny, again made it his own rather than 'a chat with an artist'.

I guess it's as much can be done, but do think he's somewhat wasted on shows like chart as his regular covers for Matt & Mollie are brilliant with callers, on target original topics and a set of his own features. These always come across as down to earth, warm with lots of funny lines from him, maybe that's why it connects. Hopefully we get to hear some more of him on those sorts of shows soon.

Credit to Radio 1 for using talent like James, management clearly like him and rightly so as he's got the 'this presenter is actually good and I want to keep listening to this show' vibe, rather than ffs what is this. I rated the Mollie and james duo idea too that was a first and think that will come up again. RN he's the stand out as getting a show in 2024, feels like he's on that cusp that Jordan was when he went from dep to full time presenter

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Old Codger Fan

Old Codger Fan

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, ianwilk1999 said:

James was a great listen doing the chart while I was driving home. More chatty and natural ..

 

Whisper it, folks, but ... Every time someone stands-in for Jack Saunders, the show has improved.

Credit where it's due - Every time JS has stood-in for Clara Amfo, that's also improved matters - but that's quite a low bar!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TheSaviourisHere

TheSaviourisHere

Posted
Posted
24 minutes ago, Old Codger Fan said:

Whisper it, folks, but ... Every time someone stands-in for Jack Saunders, the show has improved.

Credit where it's due - Every time JS has stood-in for Clara Amfo, that's also improved matters - but that's quite a low bar!

I dont agree i think Jack has really upped his game on the chart recently and the way he announced the beatles at number 1 was great

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BBCAaron

BBCAaron

Posted
Posted
5 hours ago, Old Codger Fan said:

Whisper it, folks, but ... Every time someone stands-in for Jack Saunders, the show has improved.

Credit where it's due - Every time JS has stood-in for Clara Amfo, that's also improved matters - but that's quite a low bar!

I think he’s a good presenter and really like him on future sounds but I do find when tried listening to him on future artists. It found few years into the shoe he’s talking as if it’s first ever show in slot if it was bit more calm and gentle presentation for the show and not overbearing that it’s high octane energy find Jack does end up with repetition of churning out same lines and phrases.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BBCAaron

BBCAaron

Posted
Posted
8 hours ago, ianwilk1999 said:

James was a great listen doing the chart while I was driving home. More chatty and natural (similar to when Jordans on it) which was refreshing. I even listened through songs I don't particularly like because I found the presenter entertaining.

It's clear chart only has quick links but even in those he made the mariah link his own and joked about cutting it off for newsbeat. Playing actual Chase and Status the clip of Mollie doing Baddadan was also funny, again made it his own rather than 'a chat with an artist'.

I guess it's as much can be done, but do think he's somewhat wasted on shows like chart as his regular covers for Matt & Mollie are brilliant with callers, on target original topics and a set of his own features. These always come across as down to earth, warm with lots of funny lines from him, maybe that's why it connects. Hopefully we get to hear some more of him on those sorts of shows soon.

Credit to Radio 1 for using talent like James, management clearly like him and rightly so as he's got the 'this presenter is actually good and I want to keep listening to this show' vibe, rather than ffs what is this. I rated the Mollie and james duo idea too that was a first and think that will come up again. RN he's the stand out as getting a show in 2024, feels like he's on that cusp that Jordan was when he went from dep to full time presenter

 

I do think they could do some good cutting the running time of the chart show to me as a programme it doesn’t need to be or shouldn’t be a chatty programme and considering how many weeks a track spends on the chart. The charro itself could be something more fast paced playing less tracks and or consider trimming the track lengths down as shorter cuts of show like the chart a chat with the artist is more preferable than doing in-house station humour.

I think on a sn

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ianwilk1999

ianwilk1999

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Yeah, not taking anything away from Jack, it was just a refreshing change. I'm not sure that I agree with it being shortened any more. It sounds like they already drop a lot of songs and at 1 hr 45 minutes, it's very short.

I think the fact that James managed to get chat, personality and wit in here brought it to life. Although I do still think he's a brilliant presenter outside of this show and much more suited to the daytime cover shows they have him do.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 3 months later...
ianwilk1999

ianwilk1999

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I believe a few said it in the chat @lochnessa @StormcloudR1 but James was again spoke about on a few forums today and showed that he's brilliant and shines with anyone.

He was paired up with Nat today, who can have a select audience at times, but he brought it right back down to earth. A funny presenter with loads of personality that can cut through a somewhat posh outlook at Radio 1 and make it feel relevant to northerners.

With Jordan working for the main competitor, he still reminds me of a jordan scott hybrid and someone they should keep a hold of

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Posts

    • Darren m
      Radio 1 Schedule Changes

      By Darren m · Posted

      They seem to be using James more for cover now makes me think it will be him getting weekends eitjer breakfast or 1 till 4 
    • coffeeandgin
      Jordan North's first Capital Radio breakfast show

      By coffeeandgin · Posted

      Yep am very much Capital Breakfast now. Jordan, Chris and Sian are a great trio and it's got that feel of the old shows Jordan and Chris used to do on Radio 1. It doesn't take itself too seriously but is packed full of content and slick. With Greg he's great but 6 years in you've probably heard it all before plus frankly I can sit through the Capital Playlist a lot more easily than the Radio 1 playlist (where some of the inclusions and omissions can be quite baffling at times). Plus after things like the Oscars or Met Gala or if there's a particularly big TV show or film or popstar then Greg won't half wang on about it at times. I guess it's partly to be expected with it being a Breakfast show on a young station but it can feel very London bubble and get tired.
    • Lily Georgia
      Radio 1 Schedule Changes

      By Lily Georgia · Posted

      Ore Olukoga is in for Arielle on Tuesday 14th May. James Cusack is in for Danny Beard on Saturday 1st June. James Cusack is in for Nat on Sunday 2nd June.
    • Rob86
      Jordan North's first Capital Radio breakfast show

      By Rob86 · Posted

      I honestly never thought in a million years I’d move from Radio 1 to be a regular Capital breakfast show listener. But it’s got pretty much everything I want - 3 really genuine, entertaining mates having a laugh, playing silly games and it all sounds great. I became a big fan of Chris from his days with Scott, became a Jordan fan on Going Home, and Sian Welby is newer to me but is loads of fun too.  It’s great and I’ve shocked myself by transferring my listening at breakfast. For me Greg’s show now feels very tired and it’s time for something new. But with Jordan gone that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon. Greg’s had a great run and I’m a fan - but there’s no new ideas now. I still listen to Radio 1 at other times - but this show feels like very serious competition for Greg. 
    • Lily Georgia
      The eighth floor

      By Lily Georgia · Posted

      They have built four new studios to increase capacity, alongside the existing six.  Bearing in mind that some of the output of R1, 1X, R2 & 6M comes from elsewhere, and Asian Network is gradually moving all output to Birmingham, this should be enough!
    • onlyME
      The eighth floor

      By onlyME · Posted

      How do they manage to cater for 6Music and Radio 2 on that floor? Did they adapt it? 
    • Bluestraw
      Jordan North's first Capital Radio breakfast show

      By Bluestraw · Posted

      I think we've all figured out now how much you like it @AndyK77 😂 Personally while I think it's by far the best show on the Capital schedule and better than its predecessor, it still has the shortened songs and other commercial-radio aspects that remind me why I'm a Radio 1 fan. No matter how well this has worked out for Jordan, and all credit to him for landing the job, I can't help but feel that a Jordan and Katie show on R1 breakfast would have been so much better!
    • AndyK77
      Jordan North's first Capital Radio breakfast show

      By AndyK77 · Posted

      A few weeks in and I am actually loving the show and Jordan is a nice mix of his old chaotic self and dare I say it a slick jock.
    • radio247
      Sam and Danni and Scott Mills up for Arias

      By radio247 · Posted

      He must be in his element. At Eurovision and a Gold award!
    • xxladybarefootxx
      Rylan and Scott

      By xxladybarefootxx · Posted

      I really like Rylan, and as much of a fun idea it would be to have Scott and Rylan together, I think Rylan is too much of a main character.  Scott needs a side-kick rather than a full on co-host I think. That’s why he and Chris worked so well, Scott steered the show, and Chris was the perfect person to have alongside him.    I don’t religiously listen to Rylan’s show, but when I do catch it, it’s perfect weekend energy. He has a very warm presenting style too, but something makes me think he and Scott together every day would be a bit too much.     
    • xxladybarefootxx
      Sam and Danni and Scott Mills up for Arias

      By xxladybarefootxx · Posted

      So pleased for Scott on his best entertainment show win. As much as I miss his R1 style, he clearly puts so much into his shows, well deserved and it’s a big two fingers up to all the abuse he has had since joining R2
    • Jono
      Eurovision 2024

      By Jono · Posted

      There are a lot that share your sentiments. People have made comparisons to the different takes to Ukraine. 
    • Old Codger Fan
      Eurovision 2024

      By Old Codger Fan · Posted

      It's a big 'No' from me (Israel-Palestine). No further comments.
    • R1Fan1
      Sam and Danni and Scott Mills up for Arias

      By R1Fan1 · Posted

      A joke about pirates: ‘but we’re not jumping ship, like someone else’
    • lochnessa
      Eurovision 2024

      By lochnessa · Posted

      I felt it was much better with the staging and everything.  I still cannot warm to his voice but he's a very good performer. Ireland was everything though.
×
×
  • Create New...