I'm generally ok with the music that's on it, but the presenters man.
I don't want to listen to Jeremy Vine talking about "middle ground" on settled issues to rile up Daily-Mail readers so they phone in and froth.
The only thing it really has going for it is the music playlist, as it does tend to flow well with the day.
Radio 3 and 4 with the grown ups is becoming more and more my jam.
You think Radio 2 is bad, try listening to Heart Dance for close to 45 hours a week.
I don't think I've listened to the radio for music since I got an mp3 player about 20 years ago!
I work 7 on/7 off so I let a week's worth of podcasts build up to get me through work. That also includes a weeks worth of James O'Brien. I don't bother with any other radio, too annoying.
I gave up on all radio years ago when streaming music on phones became big. If I want something more talkative then I'll stream a podcast.
I enjoy Sara Cox's evening drivetime show. I sometimes wish I didn't, but when you're doing yet another 4-hour slog up the M1/M6 in evening rush hour traffic it's perfect company.
And Zoe Ball can be OK in the mornings, although I'll often tune into something with a bit less chatter unless I'm feeling particularly enthusiastic. Other than those two shows, R2 doesn't really do it for me. And yes, Jeremy Vine is utterly off-putting.
Jeremy Vine realised that Jeremy Kyle was popular for being a bit obnoxious, and that people like Nigel Farage were popular for having outspoken opinions. He tries to emulate their style, but keeps it family friendly, and fails miserably.
He's desperate to be controversial and opinionated, but his shows concentrate on mediocre nonsense, and he's too 'soft' to have an actual controversial opinion.
(Soft isn't a great word, but I can't think of a better one right now, sorry.)
I gave up on Radio 2 some time in the 80s I think. Hardly ever listen to broadcast radio now. I used to have Radio 4 on in the van at work but half an hour listening to sundry lying, evasive politicians and other self-important removed in the morning tends to put a downer on the rest of your day.
