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Tony Martin Destroys Optimus Prime, Goes Viral
Following on from the dubious, but resounding, success of Lolly Scramble, comedian Tony Martin returns with another collection of tales from his life outside show business. Outrageous coincidences, disgraceful errors of judgement, ancient family disputes and misguided attempts to impress women are just part of the story.
You'll be both amused and appalled as Martin establishes his own junior detective agency, discovers that his parents are censoring bare breasts from the National Geographic, has his braces repossessed by the government, ruins several plays in an attempt to find a girlfriend, gets caught two-timing his local video shop, mars an awards night with a burst of foul language, attends a racist dinner at an Indian restaurant, allows cameras to enter his every bodily orifice, and returns to his hometown to discover that his grandfather is not the man he thought he was.
MYF Warhurst and Peter Helliar are facing the axe after their Triple M breakfast show scored its worst-ever ratings in the latest Nielsen survey, dropping 1 point to 3.2 per cent. The station's overall audience share slipped 0.6 points to 4.3 per cent — the lowest in its 20-year history. The result prompted former announcer Peter Grace to make a stinging attack on Guy Dobson, executive director of Triple M parent company Austereo. "Triple M's problems go all the way to the top," he said. Until last year, Grace hosted a 1980s music show on Triple M. "I was the only guy who went up in the ratings, so they fired me," he said. "Triple M seems to pay a lot of money to a lot of people to maintain its low ratings."
As recently as 2005, Triple M was Melbourne's top-rating FM station. But after a series of controversial sackings and music format changes, it slid. In 2007, the station axed its popular Get This comedy program, headed by Tony Martin, prompting aggrieved fans to picket the studio. More recently it changed its format from "rock music" to "music that rocks" and included pop artists such as Pink on its playlist.
Read more on news.com.au
BLOCKBUSTER MAGAZINE's Quote of the Month
It's in the issue with Adam Sandler as Zohan on the cover
Triple M's Ratings Slump
Hate to say I told you so, alright!
Tony Martin's New Book
"A Nest of Occasionals"
Coming Soon (Hopefully) in 2008...
The SGT.com Podcast
The PlumCast!
On Twitter:
genechan:
Seriously, he is a idiot to step on it like that.
Seriously, he is a idiot to step on it like that.
OneMOD:
Yeah, I wonder how the owner of the toy feels.
Yeah, I wonder how the owner of the toy feels.
clairejackson:
My boyfriend sat there, open mouthed, then said 'they have NO appreciation for how much that thing is worth'. And they say our generation (X / Y) are clueless.
My boyfriend sat there, open mouthed, then said 'they have NO appreciation for how much that thing is worth'. And they say our generation (X / Y) are clueless.
Scottkeenan:
Every time I see Tony Martin crush the Optimus Prime on the TBYG promo I feel physically sick. Tony, what have you done?!
Benttothemax:
Can't believe Tony Martin just killed a classic Optimus on Talkin' bout Your Generation!!! Why would you stand on him?! Why?!
Can't believe Tony Martin just killed a classic Optimus on Talkin' bout Your Generation!!! Why would you stand on him?! Why?!
MarkVsMason:
Tony Martin just broke a 'most likely' collectible Optimus Prime toy from the early '80s…
Tony Martin just broke a 'most likely' collectible Optimus Prime toy from the early '80s…
N3urogod:
Tony Martin just destroyed an original Optimus Prime...shame on you Tony, SHAME!!!
Tony Martin just destroyed an original Optimus Prime...shame on you Tony, SHAME!!!
WhiteOx:
Tony Martin just trod on Optimus Prime. It's like trampling on my childhood. Not cool.
Tony Martin just trod on Optimus Prime. It's like trampling on my childhood. Not cool.
WarHamster:
Not a big fan of Tony Martin anymore.
over on you tube tony hasn't escaped either
sexygeekgaming: Oh shit...original prime toy, rare as hell haha :P I feel sorry for the crew member who bought it in.
Not a big fan of Tony Martin anymore.
over on you tube tony hasn't escaped either
gallactorme:
RIP Original 1984 Optimus Prime Action Figure! I've got one myself - or what's left of one...the odd hand has disappeared over the years.
sexygeekgaming: Oh shit...original prime toy, rare as hell haha :P I feel sorry for the crew member who bought it in.
Following on from the dubious, but resounding, success of Lolly Scramble, comedian Tony Martin returns with another collection of tales from his life outside show business. Outrageous coincidences, disgraceful errors of judgement, ancient family disputes and misguided attempts to impress women are just part of the story.
You'll be both amused and appalled as Martin establishes his own junior detective agency, discovers that his parents are censoring bare breasts from the National Geographic, has his braces repossessed by the government, ruins several plays in an attempt to find a girlfriend, gets caught two-timing his local video shop, mars an awards night with a burst of foul language, attends a racist dinner at an Indian restaurant, allows cameras to enter his every bodily orifice, and returns to his hometown to discover that his grandfather is not the man he thought he was.
Triple M rocked by ratings slide
Michael Lallo June 24, 2009
Michael Lallo June 24, 2009
MYF Warhurst and Peter Helliar are facing the axe after their Triple M breakfast show scored its worst-ever ratings in the latest Nielsen survey, dropping 1 point to 3.2 per cent. The station's overall audience share slipped 0.6 points to 4.3 per cent — the lowest in its 20-year history. The result prompted former announcer Peter Grace to make a stinging attack on Guy Dobson, executive director of Triple M parent company Austereo. "Triple M's problems go all the way to the top," he said. Until last year, Grace hosted a 1980s music show on Triple M. "I was the only guy who went up in the ratings, so they fired me," he said. "Triple M seems to pay a lot of money to a lot of people to maintain its low ratings."
As recently as 2005, Triple M was Melbourne's top-rating FM station. But after a series of controversial sackings and music format changes, it slid. In 2007, the station axed its popular Get This comedy program, headed by Tony Martin, prompting aggrieved fans to picket the studio. More recently it changed its format from "rock music" to "music that rocks" and included pop artists such as Pink on its playlist.
R.I.P RICHARD
5 September 1976 – 6 December 2008
5 September 1976 – 6 December 2008
TRIBUTES have poured in for former Sunday Mail columnist, radio anchor and writer Richard Marsland who died suddenly today.
He was aged just 32.
The entertainer - who started his radio career on SA-FM alongside comedian Greg Fleet and Footy Show host James Brayshaw -
was found dead in his car at Ship Rocks Falls at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.
His death was understood not to be suspicious.
He was aged just 32.
The entertainer - who started his radio career on SA-FM alongside comedian Greg Fleet and Footy Show host James Brayshaw -
was found dead in his car at Ship Rocks Falls at the foot of the Dandenong Ranges in Victoria.
His death was understood not to be suspicious.
Read more on news.com.au
BLOCKBUSTER MAGAZINE's Quote of the Month
It's in the issue with Adam Sandler as Zohan on the cover
Triple M's Ratings Slump
Hate to say I told you so, alright!
Tony Martin's New Book
"A Nest of Occasionals"
Coming Soon (Hopefully) in 2008...
The SGT.com Podcast
The PlumCast!
While you wait, check out the new Photo Gallery.
We'll be moving all of the pictures from the Gallery pages there eventually.
Tony Martin on Rove here
Tony Martin on The Big Screen Test (radio movie quiz show) here
Tony on The Big Screen Test again here
Tony Martin on 774 Alan Brough's Show here.
A Tony Martin Rex Hunt Impersonation from 1996 here
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We'll be moving all of the pictures from the Gallery pages there eventually.
Tony Martin on Rove here
Tony Martin on The Big Screen Test (radio movie quiz show) here
Tony on The Big Screen Test again here
Tony Martin on 774 Alan Brough's Show here.
A Tony Martin Rex Hunt Impersonation from 1996 here
Now Celebrating
Deface
Now Celebrating
Fauxvember
Now Celebrating
Oboetober
Now Celebrating
REXtember
Now Celebrating
Auguzz
Now Celebrating
July Buttress
Now Celebrating
JuneperPants
Now Celebrating
DisMAY
Now Celebrating
Capril
Now Celebrating
Augie March
Now Celebrating
Veryuary
Now Celebrating
Rockuary
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