Brad IRC Session 4

Brad IRC Session 4 IRC channel #seven 4pm EDST, Friday 7/Nov/1997. <Brad> Hi everyone, what's new with u all? <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <HOLES> Hey Brad!! Its tim.. I'll see ya tomorrow... Gotta get ya autograph ok?? (a few friends want it too) :> <Brad> Holes: heh tim. Cool, it'll be good to see you tomorrow <Brad> <Scott> how old are you <Brad> Scott: 24 and aging quickly <Brad> <sk}{itzo> which one are u off agros cartoon connection?? <Brad> skitzo: The token male! <Brad> <Mola-Ram> G'day Brad! Lately you've been copping alotta flak for your loud wardrobe - and rightly so! You're beginning to look like Mike Seaver from 'Growing Pains'. How do you defend such actions? <Brad> Mola-Ram: Mike Seaver's not that bad, I just wear what wadrobe gives me! <Brad> <Jerome> Hello Brad! What is the best thing about your job? <Brad> Jerome: Being able to wirk in front of a live audience every weekend <Brad> <HOLES> Ummm... Brad could you come up and say hi too me?? <Brad> Holes: Make sure you "Yabba Dabba Doo" and I'll do an intro with you <Brad> <Derek> Any Perth highlights (funnies, stunts, stuff-ups) for us to watch out for next week? <Brad> derek: Not really, the sound arrangement meant there was little interaction between Agro and Tereas and Holly and myself, so it a pretty quite week. Except Terasa was made to ddip her finger in the sardines and put it in her mouth <Brad> <sk}{itzo> do u know any hot chicks from home and away??? <Brad> skitzo: not really, but i do get to walk past them every day!! <Brad> <sk}{itzo> what city are you in now??? brisbane?? <Brad> skitzo: no, we've been in sydney all year! <Brad> <HOLES> How do you pick who goes on Agro's Wheel and Nesquick video challenge? <Brad> holes: no, not at the moment. Do you mean in studio as far as the wheel and challenge go?? <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <Mzombo> who is that feller underneath the desk who operates agro. i thought agro was real ? <Brad> mzombo: he's agro's minder to make sure he behaves himself <Brad> <s329172> does wayne also do the voice of the father in 'brad bits'? <Brad> s39172: yes but he'd never admit it <Brad> <Mola-Ram> How was your Bookworm experience, do you prefer his demeanour to agro's or his Booky too much of a fairy for ya? <Brad> mola-ram: In real life, he's as bad as Agro, but I could never get used to all the rehersals and takes they do on the show! <Brad> <Vince> - Someone asked Holly last week if she is involved with "Save the Sealife" along with Terasa. Do you know what this is? Some kind of Television project? <Brad> Vince: It's an advertising campaign Terasa did a few years ago apparently which is getting another run on TV again at the moment! <Brad> <HOLES> Cool!! When should I Yabba Dabba Doo ??? <Brad> Holes: As soon as I come out...you'll know <Brad> <HOLES> How many episodes are recored on saturday? <Brad> Holes: 5 episodes (3 in the first session and two in the second) and no you don't get to se the cartoons <Brad> <Superboy> [Brad: Who do you think is better looking? Teresa or Holly?] <Brad> Superboy: It's a tough call isn't it, I wouldn't be game to choose!! <Brad> <HOLES> Could you introduce me to Holly and Teresa and Agro and all?? <Brad> Holes: yeah, everyone will be wandering through the audience during the shows <Brad> <Jerome> how did u manage to get your job? U r so lucky <Brad> Jerome: I had to audition like everyone else (I must have done something right) <Brad> <Vince> - But Terasa didn't actually EAT a sardine in Perth??? What a let-down. :-) <Brad> Vince: No, she wouldn't go that far!! <Brad> <LadyEliza> enjoying IRC - you are an old hand at it now! <Brad> LadyEliza: It's not so scary anymore <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <HOLES> Yes... Just wondering how do you pick it?? <Brad> Holes: Our production assistant will be wandering through the crowd before you go into studio and will pick someone out <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Do you write your own scripts for the Brad's Bit segments? If so, how long do you expect to get away with it? <Brad> Mola-Ram: Yes, I do write my own scripts and what do you mean get away with it?? <Brad> <Mzombo> has agro's wheel ever spun off before ? <Brad> Mzombo: No, but we're awaiting the day! <Brad> <HOLES> have you recorded the episode yet when you show my homepage?? <Brad> holes: can't remeber if I've used it yet <Brad> <Vince> - What DID you find scary about IRC intially/ <Brad> vince: simply answering questions...I had no idea what to expect <Brad> <IceBaby> r u single? <Brad> Icebaby: oh yeah! <Brad> <obake> wayne admitted he was the father when he did irc the other week! :) <Brad> obake: he promised he <Brad> obake: ooops, he promised he'd never tell <Brad> <Mzombo> what ever happened to our old friend gibbo ? <Brad> mzombo: he stayed in Brisbane to continue working there when the show moved down to Sydney <Brad> <`Sarabi`> Hi How are you? <Brad> Sarabi: I'm just fine, how are you?? <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <Graeme> <Brad> <Mandy> What is it like to work with Agro? <Brad> Graeme: It's great, you get used to the payouts after a while <Brad> <LadyEliza> do you plan to go onto acting or stay with hosting type roles? <Brad> LadyELiza: Hopefully, I'll have time next year to continue with a few theatre gigs <Brad> <Mola-Ram> You know what I mean! How long do you think you'll get away with it before there's an outcry and a public hanging? <Brad> Mola-Ram: Play the game till the referee blows the whistle <Brad> <Vince> - I remember when Holly's sister spun the wheel about 2 years ago. Some Agro dolls flew off. <Brad> Vince: yeaah, but Agro's firmly stapled on these days <Brad> <HOLES> Mums pestering me to find out what time it will rougly finish? <Brad> holes: first session finishes at 11:15, and second session at 1.30pm <Brad> <Mzombo> how much make-up do you use ? <Brad> mzombo: depends how late I stayed out the night before <Brad> <Graeme> hi Brad are you getting my questions <Brad> Graeme: Sure am, response time a bit slow <Brad> <Superboy> [What is the address of the studio, so that we can write to ya?] <Brad> Superboy: Morning Mailbox, Locked Bag 8717, Eastwood, NSW 2122 <Brad> <obake> maybe we'll never see his face? <Brad> obake: yeah, that's the idea...believe me you wouldn't want <Brad> <DannyBoy> howd u get onto agro? <Brad> dannyboy: Through the usual audtion process <Brad> <Red_Knigh> Hi Brad... <Brad> Red_Knight: heh, how r u going? <Brad> <Jerome> r u religious in any way Brad? <Brad> Jerome: my contract states that Agro rules supreme <Brad> <obake> how come crickey's still on the credits, and not in the show? <Brad> obake: a phasing out process and look carefully, he won't be there next year <Brad> <Scott> how do u get tickets to go to the show <Brad> scott: call our audience hotline on 02 9906 2377 <Brad> <LadyEliza> hows your typing going? <Brad> LadyEliza: I'm still the two finger method <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Are you intimidated by the scrubbers in the audience who flirt with you? I'd be terrified! <Brad> Mola-Ram: No, it makes the record more interesting...and there are security guards in the studio!! <Brad> <Superboy> [What is your favourite food?] <Brad> Superboy: ANything that revolves around MEAT <Brad> <Graeme> <Brad> When do they and where do they AUDTION <Brad> Graeme: Are u trying to steal my job???? <Brad> <Vince> - Saw a story about Jamie Dunn some weeks ago, on a brisbane Ch.9 current affairs show "Eye on Queensland". Did you hear about that? <Brad> Vince: Saw it mentioned on Derek and Clive, but that's it <Brad> <Mzombo> why does it take so long for an answer ? <Brad> mzombo: I'm a slow typist!! <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Is that you as the Great Galactic Gobbo? If so, that's an x-cellant impersonation of Mr. Humphries from 'Are You Being Served?' <Brad> Mola-Ram: no it's not, but you're not the first to ask, I'm starting to get concerned <Brad> <HOLES> How many people do you rougly get per recording session? <Brad> Holes: about 160 <Brad> <Jerome> what kind of car do u drive? <Brad> Jerome: an old one...you would have seen it on one of the shows a couple of weeks ago <Brad> <LadyEliza> here brad - have a boiled lolly while you are here - you are doing a wonderful job :) (no need to respond...) <Brad> LadyEliza: thanks, I'll save that for later <Brad> <David> Hi brad, it's dave here again... :) Do you know if Terasa is coming to Cairns at all?? <Brad> David: no idea...you can ask her in a couple of weeks time when she visits this chat <Brad> <Superboy> [where did you get those websites shown on Cartoon Connection...do you actually find them?] <Brad> Superboy: if someone else has given me the sites i always mention who its from, otherwise I find them myself <Brad> <IceBaby> Why the hell are you on here anyway? <Brad> Icebaby: I'm just having a chat, how bout u?? <Brad> <Jerome> where do u like going on holidays to? <Brad> Jerome: Preferrably, somewhere overseas, cold and with plenty of snow <Brad> <Scott> do u play golf and r u getting paid to do this <Brad> Scott: used to play golf once a week, but haven't had a game since i started here <Brad> <Superboy> [Who are you the best friends with on the set?] <Brad> Superboy: Agro, he pays me to be <Brad> <Vince> - You looked rather friendly next to that lady who turned 21 on the show this morning. 8-) She looked really "excited". <Brad> Vince: Yeah..and who said I can't act!! <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Is the agro e-mail up and running again? It been giving me the root around lately... <Brad> Mola-Ram..yep all fixed <Brad> <Mzombo> what's holly's phone number by the way? <Brad> Mzombo: Ask her next week on the chat...I'm sure she'll give it to you <Brad> <Jerome> do u like travelling around? If so i would love you to come and visit my house at christmas... we put 2200 lights on it :) <Brad> Jerome: Hopefully I'll be overseas on holidays by then, but thanks for the offer <Brad> <David> check this site out, http://www.holon.net/agro/ it's really cool <Brad> David: I'm already a big fan of it and a regular visitor <Brad> <Superboy> [You are doing are great job on the show, but I'm sure you have those days when you just don't want to go to work! What keeps you going?] <Brad> Superboy: Coffee and having to pay my rent <Brad> <Vince> - Has Terasa recovered from her flu/virus last week? <Brad> Vince: yes, she's fine <Brad> <HOLES> How many people do you rougly get per recording session? <Brad> Holes: about 160, depends on the time and day <Brad> <Superboy> [Who do you look upto in Australian television?] <Brad> Superboy: anyonewho's made a name for themselves..and has achieved some sort of longevity in this industry <Brad> <obake> is it a guy or a girl who does toyworld bear? <Brad> obake: usually a girl <Brad> <Scott> where is the computere that u r using at <Brad> scott: in a small dark room at Channel 7 (actually the same computer u see in the website segments) <Brad> <Superboy> [If you were having a problem on the set, who is the first person you would turn to?] <Brad> Superboy: Generally, if I'm having a problem, the camera turns on me pretty quickly...I have no-one to turn to...sob sob <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Act indeed, that lady was a shocker! my god... <Brad> Mola-ram: u said that not me <Brad> <HOLES> Are you and the crew friends off set? (like goto clubs etc.) <Brad> Holes: we don't get much time to hang out together, we all live in different ends of Sydney <Brad> <Mzombo> i think agro should get a new hair style. and tell him to brush it occasionally ... <Brad> Mzombo: ACtually, a five year old kid said the same thing on air at last weekend's record <Brad> <Superboy> [Do you have a computer at home?] <Brad> Superboy: no, a long story there <Brad> <Superboy> [Are you into any sports?] <Brad> Superboy: yes, i like to get out on the golf course and the cricket field on weekends, when i find the time <Brad> <sk}{itzo> Do you think Therasa is hot??? <Brad> skitzo: doesn't everyone <Brad> <HOLES> Where do you plan to go overseas for your holiday? <Brad> Holes: Canada <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Do you live with a bunch of buds and throw huge frat parties, with keg rollings, wet t-shirt & skulling competitions aplenty? <Brad> Mola-Ram: no, I'm afr too civilised....yeah right! <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <Superboy> [Us Wonder and Super boys have go to stick together....ever wish you could just fly off the set?] <Brad> Superboy: no...i get good parctice at ad libbing on the show, so i'm used to it <Brad> <Superboy> [For all our questions, you seem to come up with the perfect answers....you sure this aint scripted! :)] <Brad> Superboy: no...i get good parctice at ad libbing on the show, so i'm used to it <Brad> <Vince> - I don't recall saying you couldn't act. I think Holly said that - she's a great actress! (?) <Brad> vince: yeah, you're right....maybe <Brad> <Superboy> [Us Wonder and Super boys have go to stick together....ever wish you could just fly off the set?] <Brad> Superboy: u and me buddy....where to? <Brad> <obake> what job did you hold before acc? <Brad> obake: I was managing a restaurant and picking up the odd acting jobs in between <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Do you know whether Holly plans on turning her 'Cyber-Chick' character into a re-occurring role? I hope so, I liked it... I liked it a WHOLE lot! <Brad> mola-ram: not sure...though i think she quitely enjoyed the green suit <Brad> <Superboy> [What is the last movie you saw at a cinema?....think hard on this one!] <Brad> Superboy: I saw LA Confidential the other night <Brad> <Vince> - What's your favourite beer, Brad? (Derek will be interested in this answer). <Brad> Vince: Tooheys Dry or whatever I can afford <Brad> <obake> are you interested in hi-fi? because canada has good quality audio stuff, cheap! <Brad> obake: yeah...shame i can't afford any of it <Brad> <Superboy> [O.K....if I wanted to do what you are doing, what should I try and aim for....any advice?] <Brad> Superboy: Don't let anyone tell u who u have to be <Brad> <David> The next time you film the show, can you say hi to me <Brad> David: didn't i say hi to you last time? <Brad> <Superboy> [Have you got any brothers or sisters, and if so, what do they think about your job on Cartoon Connection?] <Brad> Superboy: one brother..and I'm not too sure (u know sibling rivalry and all that) <Brad> <David> I want to here my name on the TV. When will it go to air? <Brad> David: This weekend, we start filming December's shows. I'll see what i can do <Brad> <Superboy> [Brad...I'm thinkin' that Hawaii is perfect this time of year....wanna fly there?] <Brad> Superboy: Sounds great but not that much snow in Hawaii <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Was that McDonalds or Hungry Jacks you were managing? <Brad> Mola-Ram: It was called the Keg <Brad> <Vince> - What sort of duties does Nici do? <Brad> Vince: Nici is kinda of the office receptionist, but mainly handles the prizes and rundowns for the show <Brad> <HOLES> Brad how do you get it so they have to type /msg #questions I know the +m but how do you get it to send to the channel #questions? <Brad> Holes chat to Stu after the chat his nick will be StuB <Brad> <VL1> Brad, I notice you use the name you use on the show, but the H&A stars use names different to the ones used on the chats. Why?? <Brad> vl1: The Home and Away guys use their real names, and not their character names <Brad> <Mzombo> does the today show affect your ratings much ? <Brad> mzombo: no, completely different audience, depends who has the remote control in the house <Brad> <Superboy> [Umm....look your clothes were a little shockin' this morning.....who chooses them for you?....(sorry if it is you)!] <Brad> Superboy: I don't choose them. It's a surprise thing, when i open my dressing room door on Saturday <Brad> <DannyBoy> howd u get work on agros? <Brad> Dannyboy: they were desperate <Brad> <Vince> - Did your brother ADAM actually tell 475 jokes in an hour at Edinburgh? <Brad> Vince: yes and hopefully he'll get his act together and send off to the guiness book of records to make it official! <Brad> <Mzombo> have you ever thought about shaking your "kid next door" image ? <Brad> Mzombo: No. For some reason it seems to suit a kids show <Brad> <David> yeah i think you did, but I missed that show. To early in the morning <Brad> David: I know what u mean <Brad> <Superboy> [Can I get an autographed pic of you through the internet for my friend?.....she loves ya!] <Brad> Superboy: Sure. Email me <Brad> <Superboy> [You like snow...cool....can't remember the last time I've seen it....what do you hate about living in Australia?] <Brad> Superboy: Nothing..I love it..It could do with more snow though <Brad> <Vince> - Does Jamie Dunn turn up at staff meetings much? Or is he in Brissy most of the time? <Brad> Vince: he's in Brissy all the time (except for the records, of course) and attends the meetings over the phone, when we can get hold of him <Brad> <Mola-Ram> When you're at parties, do you tip your beer on the lawn, wipe your mouth and say "Aaah, hand me another sixer, woman!"? <Brad> Mola-Ram: parties...what are they?? <Brad> <Jerome> how long does your contract last? <Brad> Jerome: for about another 3 weeks <Brad> <David> Why don't you do a show in Cairns? people up here don't get a chance to see TV Stars very often <Brad> David: we hope to record some location stories next year in that area, but taking the entire show there is a huge undertaking <Brad> <Vince> - Bet on the Melbourne Cup this week? <Brad> Vince: no..for the first time <Brad> Vince: I would have lost my money anyway <Brad> <Superboy> [If you had a choice, what other shows would you like to act in or host?] <Brad> Superboy: I'm just happy to be working on any show at th moment, but if I had my choice I'd probably go for a movie role instead <Brad> <David> does Terasa still live on the Gold Coast, or has she moved to Sydney? <Brad> David: she lives in Sydney now <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Any thoughts on establishing an agro-related telemall shopping show(much like the Danny Bonaduce show with special guest Memory expert Kevin Trudeau)? <Brad> Mola-Ram: Not a bad idea..I'll bring it up with Jamie tomorrow <Brad> <Jerome> will u come back next year? <Brad> Jerome: Ye, if they'll have me <Brad> <Superboy> [Were you at all reluctant in accepting the part on Cartoon Connection?] <Brad> Superboy: My only concern is being pigeon-holed as a presenter, but if i can still do theatre next year, that shouldn't be a problem <Brad> <ATN7> Do you hope to stay on the show? <Brad> ATN7: I'll be back next year!! <Brad> <Vince> - Any significant changes planned for the show next year? <Brad> Vince: Not that I'm aware of, but u never know on this industry <Brad> <Superboy> [Do you enjoy travelling much or do you get homesick easily?] <Brad> Superboy: no, i love travelling...I spent too much time at home to get homesick <Brad> <Vince> - What did you enjoy most during your visit to Adelaide (anything?)? <Brad> Vince: Showing everyone my local knowledge of the wineries <Brad> <HOLES> Where did the name "agro" come from? <Brad> Holes: Because if he was called anything else...it would be a very boring show <Brad> <ATN7> Does the audince at agros see the cartoons? <Brad> ATN7: no, they have to watch the show on TV!! <Brad> <Superboy> [If you could choose one magical power...what would it be?] <Brad> Superboy: to know what the future holds <Brad> <Mola-Ram> So what's it like being a hot-shot celebrity? Is the underworld of fame as seedy and souless as believed? Have you lost your true self in a purple haze yet? <Brad> Mola-Ram: Dunno about being a hotshot celebrity, but I don't know if I've found my true self yet anyway (hang on that's a bit deep...sorry about that) <Brad> <Superboy> [Have you used any other nicknames in chat sessions?] <Brad> Superboy: what and ask questions to myself?? <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> <LadyEliza> the reptile park springs to mind as a location.... I'm sure agro would be a tasty treat :) <Brad> LadyEliza: Holly did the reptile park not long ago, I think it's coming up. <Brad> <Mola-Ram> Here's a question for your Brad's bits section: why do they call them BLOW jobs? I'm truly sorry, you don't have to answer that... <Brad> Mola-Ram: That would make an interesting Terasa/Brad reenactment <Brad> <David> cya Brad, I will be on next friday <Brad> Dave: See ya mate. <Brad> <HOLES> You said "you'll know when to say Yabba Dabba Doo" whats that meanta mean?? <Brad> Holes: If you say it when I walk out you'll know. <Brad> <Superboy> [How long do the children practice before the Video challenges?] <Brad> Superboy: For Tuesday they get a show and a half to practice, for thursday it's only half a show. <Brad> <Vince> - RE: Agro - boring name. I'm afraid the show has become rather boring already this year (from an adult point of view - don't know about children's). <Brad> Vince: Well it is a childrens show after all, we've always considered the adult element to be a bonus. <Brad> <HOLES> What does ATN stand for? <Brad> Holes: Amalgamated Television Network <Brad> <Jerome> what is your faourite kind of music <Brad> Jerome: anything loud and grungy, mainly Pearl Jam, Live and Smashing Pumkins <Brad> <David> i'm a bit of an artist and have drawn some pictures of the cast. Can i email the scanned pictures to agro@seven.com.au <Brad> David: Go right ahead, i'd love to see them. <Brad> <goldilox> Brad what is your favourite cartoon? <Brad> Goldilox: The Simpsons, Doh!! wrong network. <Brad> Ok last chance for q&a!! <Brad> to ask Brad a question Type /msg #questions [type your question here] <Brad> Thanks everyone, Holly is in the chair next week, until next time....See Ya!