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[edit] Page Protection

I would like to add something about Martin coming to do a talk at a local primary school recently. This is true, not vandalism. Thanks. degrabber74

I've removed the template, article additions can be made by registered users, also, we need the full text you want added to perform these requests. Shell babelfish 16:33, 1 November 2006 (UTC)

The page protect has been removed - I disagree with this - as long the show continues to mention this Wiki article, it should remain. --Ninevah 23:09, 10 September 2006 (UTC)

Don't disagree, but given the enjoyment/airtime they get from seeing it vandlised, that'll probably be quite a way off... Cyckath 08:41, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

Please put Page Protect back on - it's abundantly clear that this article needs tighter control on editing. --Ninevah 03:06, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
Does not help when the radio show makes light of the vandalism to this wiki and makes jokes about it, so in turn this encourages it even more!...I like funny stuff but people putting in useless comments not even related to the show then it makes it annoying --Mikecraig 03:11, 28 September 2006 (UTC)
Since the latest removal a couple of days ago it seems to be getting vandalised as often as before - I say leave the protection up there for good. Brebster 00:43, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Has been requested again --Mikecraig 00:44, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Given that the show openly promotes vandalism of Wikipedia and this page in particular, you can only assume the semi-protection is appropriate until the show has finished its run for the year (or the hosts get bored of wikipedia and move on to the next running gag, whichever happens first). Rob.au 16:20, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Get This Broadcast Times (Correction Needed)

In the introduction the article claims that Get This can "be heard between 9am-10am weekdays on Triple M" This is not correct and should be changed to reflect nationwide broadcast times to something like: Get This can be heard weekedays on Triple M between 9am-10am in Melboure, Sydney and Brisbane and 5pm-6pm in Adelaide.

Fixed. --ozzmosis 06:41, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It has been suggested that Ed Kavalee be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)

  • I don't think this is necessary - my thoughts are that Ed Kavalee has done enough to warrant his own page. --Kramy 23:43, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Even when most of what's listed in his article is about his work on Get This? --Ninevah 23:49, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
They just discussed it on Get This - Ed may be sad now if we remove it :) What do others think? --Kramy 23:54, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
Granted, but if most of his work listed on the article is about his contribution to Get This, than it should be merged. Find some other information about him (aside from his antics on Get This) to warrant his own article. --Ninevah 23:57, 17 August 2006 (UTC)
There's some stuff about his acting roles in a few movies, so I think his page stays. Rogerthat Talk 10:24, 18 August 2006 (UTC)
Ok, will remove merge suggestion. --Ninevah 23:21, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] It has been suggested that Richard Marsland be merged into this article or section. (Discuss)

Definitely. The wikipedia article on him just says he's 'panel guy', but he is on the show all the time. I think he's a writer and comic or something. Tony always mentions that he hosted a TV show that he used to appear on, but I never saw it. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 124.168.131.231 (talk • contribs).

I don't think there is much harm in having a separate article. --ozzmosis 07:57, 21 August 2006 (UTC)
Now that the article has been expanded to include information other than his work on Get This, is it worth removing the "merge request" on the Get This and Richard Marsland pages? --Ninevah 22:21, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

I think so, he's got more content than Jake Wall. :P Stu 12:06, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

Ok, will remove merge suggestion. --Ninevah 23:22, 23 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Guest list

Since there has been an extensive guest list started, I suggest special guests at top should be removed. --Ninevah 00:57, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps leave:

The show's great premise is to rotate co-hosts. Every day is a new guest host.

The show is different every day, depending on the co-host's expertise. Martin also creates comedy sketches that include edited recordings of politicians of the day, celebrities, and musical parodies. He will even go as far as to ridicule his co-hosts on a daily basis, though it is Kavalee who garners the most abuse. --Kramy 00:31, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

Fixed. --ozzmosis 06:08, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Soundbytes regularly used

I would like to upload the soundbytes he uses - do you think this will be acceptable.

Also the title of this section can be changed... any better suggestions for it? --Kramy 00:38, 27 July 2006 (UTC)

I'm a fan of the show but I don't think this section belongs on Wikipedia. Much too trivial. I'm removing it. --ozzmosis 06:08, 29 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Vandalism

Vandalism seems to be more frequent since the show acknowledged this article's existence. Any way to tackle this? --Ninevah 04:22, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

Actually I thought it was surprisingly minor. Nothing that a few regular Wikipedians can't revert where necessary. :-) --ozzmosis 05:29, 1 August 2006 (UTC)
The vandalism was mentioned by Tony Martin and co-hosts on August 23rd 2006 show. MxAesir 14:28, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
Yes... they seem to be encouraging it... --ozzmosis 11:43, 23 August 2006 (UTC)
Is it permissable/possible to lock the article during the show's broadcasting times? The show refers to the "funnybone" comment and its constant changes daily, this may alleviate vandalism issues possibly... --Ninevah 23:22, 28 August 2006 (UTC)
No, probably not. A lot of the edits are done outside those times anyway. --ozzmosis 14:04, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
But you'd be amazed how many people are using Wikipedia whilst listening to the show! --Ninevah 23:46, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
I have added a section so the vandals can vandalise to their heart's content, and the essential information of the article remains intact... Let's see how it goes... User:pc_wall
Reverted. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. --ozzmosis 14:04, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
But surely there is a call for humor in a comedy article. This isn't encyclopedia Britannica and never will be.... [[User:pc_wall}}
Articles must remain neutral. Which means little humour - remember, what you might find funny may not be humourous to others! --Ninevah 23:43, 29 August 2006 (UTC)
User:pc_wall Please look at: Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. MxAesir 01:55, 31 August 2006 (UTC)

Have requested semi protection at this point..lets see what happens --Mikecraig 00:55, 29 September 2006 (UTC)

Is there any reason why protection was taken off? D1-3508 11:41, 21 November 2006 (UTC)

I think there is a timelimit...but always annoying when it goes off then vandalism hits straight away --Mikecraig 12:05, 21 November 2006 (UTC)
Probably worth requesting protection again I think - can someone who knows how arrange this? Cheers. Brebster 02:19, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
In saying that, it will still happen anyway, due to members "Mucking around". --D1-3508 08:04, 22 November 2006 (UTC)
  • I have semiprotected. Registered users who vandalise will have their editing privileges withdrawn.--Golden Wattle talk 09:56, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Once off Show Events

Perhaps we need a segment for one off show events or old segments. MxAesir 09:38, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

Is it really worthwhile documenting all of this on Wikipedia? Too much minor trivia is a curse. --ozzmosis 11:02, 24 August 2006 (UTC)
I think the section titled 'Notable Events' is sufficient enough to cover the one off show events. Gammon 04:55, 31 August 2006 (AEST)

The Notable Events section is getting ridiculous. This is an encyclopedia article about a radio show, not a fan site. What possible purpose could listing all the topics mentioned by the show have? That section should be culled at least. Aceya 13:15, 26 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Uploading skits

I've just contacted the Get This team about this, but I'm wondering if it's worthwhile putting up some of the skits and discussions they have? I have recordings in the Ogg/Vorbis codec, which would be more appropriate for hosting on Wikipedia than the existing MP3 podcasts.

On a related note, I've also added the Listen Live link, since there is some content that's not available via the podcasts.

I think this is a good idea. But too many would complicate the site and make it too confusing for first time/novice users. A small collection of the best parts/highlights would be acceptable. Gammon 04:56, 31 August 2006 (AEST)


[edit] Image

I think it's great that an image has been added, however I think that it should be cropped to remove the text - it looks like an advertisement banner (which it is)at the moment and seems out of place on wikipedia. 202.76.188.156 10:11, 15 September 2006 (UTC)

It's the logo for the show - --Mikecraig 22:40, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

Not really specific logo, as all the "award" banners use the same font/style. The more generic image on the Get This page with the paper bag clad stand-in for the host may be a more suitable option Cyckath 23:19, 19 September 2006 (UTC)

The banner is part of Triple M's current advertising campaign. You see those "award" posters all over Melbourne.

Is it worth mentioning somewhere that Tony and Ed have admitted on the show that the bodies in that image are not their own bodies, rather it is their heads superimposed on MMM staff members bodies as Tony and Ed were sick of doing photoshoots? Brebster 01:51, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
How about replacing it with the photo from the Triple M website which features Matt from Production with a paper bag over his head? I can edit it to have Tony and Ed only. Stu 03:05, 3 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Notable Events / Running Gags

Is the fact the Robyn Butler came in and talked about her husband being in a movie really noteworthy? If so then we may as well put up every guest who comes in and talks about them or someone they know being on a show.

Also, was there any talk of "Absolute Bollocks" bcoming a regular segment. Half the time the phone-ins are based on a new topic - maybe there should be a separate page for the phone-in topics. Brebster 23:36, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

Further to this, they discuss Richard Marsland's nicknames on just about every episode, it's not really a notable event if it happened on a particular day. I don't think we need daily updates of what happens on the show. Brebster 03:14, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
Yet again, I think it is important to distinguish between "new segments" and segments they run on a particular day that will probably not get a run again. I doubt they will have another call-in asking for people's favourite institutes. As I've mentioned, I dont think we need daily updates on every different segment they air. Brebster 05:55, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
Seem to be talking to myself here, but is this section about "Notable Events & Running Gags" as the title suggests, or is it about what that daily phone-in topics are and what the hosts and co-host talked about that day? I'm all for a section about what the Talkback Mountain topics are about, but maybe it should be under a section called "Talkback Mountain Topics", not "Notable Events", and maybe this should be a separate page altogether just like the daily co-hosts page is. Anyone else agree? Brebster 03:46, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Ok, I understand you like adding to this section as much as possible, but changing the heading slightly to include "notable episodes" still doesn't validate half of the stuff that's in this section. The section prior to "Notable Events..." is "Talkback Mountain" - perhaps any notable Talkback Mountain topics could be listed or linked here.
Furthermore, there is a separate page with the List of guest hosts on Get This, maybe anything they talk about is noteworthy then it could be listed here next to the day they appeared - or just provide a link to this page on their official site http://www.mmmelb.com.au/shows/get_this/cohosts.php which contains the co-host for every day and also an overview of what they've said. If you look at a wikipedia page for say The Simpsons, they don't list what happens on every other episode on the main page, rather they have links to other pages for episode synopses. Just some advice, as I think the main Get This page will start too look a bit messy if we constantly update daily happenings of the show on the main page. Brebster 04:35, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Hate to interrupt your conversation with yourself, Brebster, but how about making a separate article for the items that happens during the months? Ie, Trivia/Events for 2006, etc. --Ninevah 10:48, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Thanks for responding Ninevah - happy to create a separate page for the events over the months, basically what is on the main page currently split out by months. Any objections? Should I just start with what is on the main page at the moment? Brebster 12:56, 24 October 2006 (UTC)
Yep, sounds about right - Just title it Get This Trivia/Events, then the article can be listed by year, then month. --Ninevah 23:09, 24 October 2006 (UTC)

Have created separate article for gags/trivia/events for Get This (List of Events and Trivia on Get This) as the list was getting a bit lengthy on the Get This article. Feel free to tidy, etc. --Ninevah 04:58, 7 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] 2 weeks left?

There was talk on the 10th October episode that the show only has a couple of weeks left. Does anyone know if that means for this year or for good? Probably worth putting this on the page if anyone knows. Brebster 23:40, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

I think it's just for the year...I have not heard any of the other shows as yet mentioning when they finish for the year..I am sure we will get this confirmed --Mikecraig 23:47, 10 October 2006 (UTC)

This seems plausible, as the show has been on the air continuously since April, with no holidays - unusual for a Triple M program.

Tough Love finished for the year this week and the guest host on Get This said "how come they get off 3 weeks early" so I would suggest the last show of the year will be on Friday December 1st. Irokin 00:43, 11 November 2006 (UTC)

Tony alluded, on air, to the possiblity of a return next year, and indicated Ed and his negotiations involved pushing for a longer show.

I think they should get the lunch time slot and move Mick Molloy earlier or put him in the drivetime slot replacing the Shebang (or take him off)--Mikecraig 23:18, 28 November 2006 (UTC)
Hasn't there been some talk about The Shebang going to the breakfast slot?? --Ninevah 04:02, 29 November 2006 (UTC)
It has been rumoured due to Fifi Box's popularity and the The Cage not rating well in Sydney FM market (6th place with 2DayFM the top FM station in Syd) --Mikecraig 04:15, 29 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Userbox

Should someone create a Userbox for Get This? Maybe we need confirmation the show will be back in 2007 first. Stu 02:33, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I thought Userboxes were for wikipedian's user pages, not articles? --Mikecraig 03:23, 14 November 2006 (UTC)

I believe he means an infobox - in order to do that, we'd need a standard one for Aussie radio shows (at least). If someone wants to make one - great. I don't know how.

Things to add - Radio network, timeslots, hosts... and other stuff I haven't thought of yet. Surely there is more to add? Blackjack4124 06:51, 16 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Pointless Content Deleted

Get This has its own website. There's even a link to it at the end of this article. Hence is there any point to sections of this encycopedia entry dedicated to outlning what ringtones and other rubbish is available on the website?

Same goes for documenting what catch phrases the hosts use on air. Of what possible use is this information to anyone? It's an encyclopedia entry. If you want to start a fan site which recounts everything you heard on the radio show why not just do that instead. If you want to tell someone something funny you heard try telling your friends.

Seriously, it's a radio show that's been running for 7 months. If the same recounting of every guest, catch phrase and gimmick was brought to bear on the entry for The Late Show With David Letterman Wikipedia would double in size. Use this as a reference for the deletions. Attriti0n 08:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

- 13/2/07 - I feel that most of the "Notable events and episodes & running gags" could be salvaged and entered into the Link "Main article: List of Events and Trivia on Get This" Especially the following "Repeated airing of Rex Hunt's rant regarding his wealth and sexual prowess." This is unnecessary.

[edit] Tony Martin's sketches

Does anyone think that Tony's on-air sketches go wayyy too long?. On the 9 February 2007 episode, he did one about a "press conference" relating to soft drinks and it was not amusing and went to long...I think he has a tendancy to do this quite often. --Mikecraig 00:22, 9 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Get This new 2007 two hour format

I think there needs to be more mention of the new 2 hour format with significantly increased music content and Tony Martin's obvious disaproval. If people agree with me, I am able to post a transcipt of the brief description Tony gave during his show where he talks about the changes, his feelings, the fan reaction and comments from management. --Qualal 07:30, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree. This needs to be seriously considered. Rpf 15:28, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
I would not take it too seriously..alot of what is said on-air is just to be "controversial" ..in a few weeks they will move onto another subject and it wont be mentioned --Mikecraig 22:34, 15 February 2007 (UTC)
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