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Paul Anderson

Nice one Ollie!

All about the athletics for me....just hope times and performances don't suffer too much from having no crowds

Paul Anderson

Prob got left in due to no OOW, so Anne has been padding in rounds 11-13

Paul Anderson

Agreed. Putting folk on the spot isn't in the job description. Worked brilliantly on Watchdog tho

Paul Anderson

Sounds like a sporting family...maybe he had other options?

Paul Anderson

Well done Callum, just had a read, good stuff!
We must give this some airtime in the next podcast. Perhaps it should have to be read by all attendees to co events? If they turn up on the day, it could be given to them in person to read.

Paul Anderson

Yeah, shame for the Danes to go out like that. Typical Sterling dive, 2 balls on the pitch and a laser pointer in Kasper's eyes. England on points, but you have to acknowledge that luck seems to be on your side. Can't wait for the Dark Arts Final tho

Paul Anderson

Stockholm Diamond League BBC2 at 3pm

Paul Anderson

I think Warholm ain't too shabby at the 400 flat Gevin

Paul Anderson

Oh cool Jim, I had the pleasure of seeing Karsten in 2019...he's unreal, must have a look at that race

Paul Anderson

[/quote] Oh? https://emojipedia-us.s3.dualstack.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/thumbs/160/facebook/158/eyes_1f440.png [/quote] Contrary to spurious opinions given above, it's in all our interests to try and welcome everyone into the CD community and not be bitchy. In addition any negative comments I make a...

Paul Anderson

I have to be careful what I say obviously, but I did not like the Mensa thing.

Paul Anderson

Chairman Todd has a nice ring to it

Paul Anderson

Thanks for all your honest opinions.
Any on the final itself? Felt pretty special from where I was

Paul Anderson

Chatting to the team, we might go Tuesday and Thursday. Yeah, we were keen to attract Apterites Gevin, without upsetting folk's weekly routine.

Paul Anderson

It's not the first time you've made that exact point. We're all familiar with your opinion on it. And, to be fair, I asked for thoughts on the final.

Paul Anderson

Yes Jack, but you are in the minority here, and are streets ahead of even the average viewer in your CD development. Etymology is a widely shared interest among CD players. For every one like you who doesn't like it, I know personally of at least 5 who do

Paul Anderson

Re: the length, I would point out that we go much deeper into maxes, interesting words, different ways to solve the numbers, aiming to provide more of a masterclass for our cultured viewers. This in tandem with getting to know the players (a key aim of the show) means our games will take minimum 45 ...

Paul Anderson

Yeah, there might have been a pair of us in it...bletherers

Paul Anderson

Wow! What a final! Amazing performance from Elliott and Thomas, so very hard luck to Tcap and hearty congratulations to our ZoomDown Series 3 Champion, Elliott Mellor!
Did ye enjoy it? Did ye like hearing from Paul Z?
Any other thoughts?

Paul Anderson

I won't spoil the result for those yet to catch up, but that was a fabulous final! Hearty thanks to all those who took part

Paul Anderson

Yeah, agree with Gavin too. I'd pick as many of the other women as possible though, and definitely include Fiona.

Paul Anderson

From concerned residents I imagine who don't want to explicitly call someone out, but rather alert the authorities to be on the look-out

Paul Anderson

Means folk are selling contraband in the area

Paul Anderson

Yeah, we'll try fit in a couple of podcasts over the summer for sure.

Paul Anderson

Speaking of records is Kratichvilovas (dubious) 800 netres record ever gonna be beat? I think it's from 1983 it must be the longest standing track record. Maria Koch has a record in the 400 metres that's also over 35 years old. Can we assume there was a little testosterone involved Yeah these recor...

Paul Anderson

Oh well done Callum, gonna have to rename it to "I can't believe it's not Callum"

Paul Anderson

I've lost any weight I had put on just from doing renovations, not sitting as much. I need a new belt hole

Paul Anderson

Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Sat May 22, 2021 2:29 am I cannot see the UK finishing last. There's too much crap from Belgium, Germany, etc. for it to be there.

Last place was nailed on, regardless of how good your song was.

Paul Anderson

Had a couple recently, but I didn't fancy returning to the Noughties to register for a hosting site to be able to attach images

Paul Anderson

Delighted we have Paul Zenon for the final
Thoughts?

Paul Anderson

So, a big night on ZD with young Ronan on. Who was the last youngster allowed on CD? Eoin?

Paul Anderson

There may be a future Co: Paul's House, marquee style

Paul Anderson

You'd be great Callum

I hope they have a boy to "complete the set" as they say.

Paul Anderson

Best of luck with this Jack, and gimme a shout when you're doing IOS

Paul Anderson

Don't forget to join us for our 1st Birthday Celebrations tonight

Paul Anderson

So by my count, I've hosted 181 games on ZD and am yet to need hair plugs

Paul Anderson

Gavin Chipper wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:02 pm What? Ever? Source?

Yeah, he confirmed it to me too. They seem to think we'll never be fully in a post covid situation, so is an audience necessary when it can save costs on staff, insurance etc.
Shame for finals though. Hope they at least increase the +1 to a +3 for finalists

Paul Anderson

JackHurst wrote: ↑Sat Mar 06, 2021 9:49 am7

Deadly sins?
Ways to win?
Holy paths to hell?

Paul Anderson

Really looking forward to the Mr & Mrs contest, which was always meant to be its own special, but couldn't get the numbers before.

And we finally get to see Joseph Bartram, who's improved a fair bit.

Paul Anderson

Way ahead of ya, that was always the plan if he won.

Paul Anderson

Really enjoyed hosting the newbies last night, great craic and some very interesting, if consonant-heavy, selections.
Looking forward to Monday already

Paul Anderson

Oh, I thought this was where folk declared their bank balance

Paul Anderson

I really enjoyed that last night, so thanks to the team for arranging. Hopefully my playing experience will serve me well as a host.

Paul Anderson

That Ranganation is pants and a poor use of Zoom

Paul Anderson

Dan Byrom wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:05 am Enjoyed that a lot!

Ah good, glad to hear it

Paul Anderson

Documentary's good - really enjoyed it. Expected to find 80 minutes a drag, but it was really well put together and the time flew. Great job Paul. But I've gotta shake off this mumsy image - it's not how I see myself! Gonna get HATE tattooed across my knuckles or something. :D Cheers, glad it was e...

Paul Anderson

Page 4 eh?

Paul Anderson

Wow, it does seem she won't have much of a honeymoon period

Paul Anderson

Rhys Benjamin wrote: ↑Thu Feb 18, 2021 11:14 pm The documentary was great, even if I did come across as a bit of a tit.

You were great, and got the last word

Paul Anderson

Yeah the clips and the humour have not aged well. She'd need to be thick to not realise that and modify her persona

Paul Anderson

Yeah I expect this series to be very different, with me or any of us probably not familiar with half of the players. ZD has had a very community feel til now, with all the liberties that go with that.

Cheers on the docu, yeah I’m most pleased I got it to a watchable length, from well over 2.5 hours

Paul Anderson

But thanks for your honesty.
You're correct Tom, it does depend on the level of player and I will naturally tone it down for new players.

Paul Anderson

I take your points, not sure where/when I've misdirected the convo tho. I try to get the players to chat, period. Sometimes this is easy, sometimes not. I'm looking forward to dealing with complete strangers this series, as it's the bit I enjoy most. The other point I feel applies to CD much more th...

Paul Anderson

Well, I'd kinda hoped folk would be able to say it all here

Paul Anderson

Matt Morrison wrote: ↑Sun Jan 31, 2021 12:24 am Just to say, every time I read the title of this thread - every time, from the first post to now - I always expect it to be a "and that's all folks" thing.

Well, you get your wish Matt.

And that's all folks....

Paul Anderson

Yeah, there are no rude words, context is everything.
That said, I'd delete "woke" first

Paul Anderson

Two points: Firstly, the fact it ain't a done deal already could suggest he may be unable to commit to the role long-term. MOTD looks in need of a refresh and his stock has surely risen since taking over from Nick. Secondly, if the fb group is anything to go by, there will have been a commensurate n...

Paul Anderson

Yeah, I too was a bit puzzled by him changing up the order of declarations, that seems sacrosanct to ensure fairness, except in the case of a NWD The Countdowners group is quite a good barometer of public opinion, and he has as many fans as detractors at the moment. Nick's return should provide an i...

Paul Anderson

Yeah a phone interview, just an Irish online paper, hopefully it gets picked up by a UK one. Have an Irish radio interview for a breakfast show this week too

Paul Anderson

https://extra.ie/2021/01/24/entertainme ... senter-gig

Well? What do ye make? I feared it would be way fluffier, but I'm happy with it

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