so is it BASHING to offer critisism of a show? look at RMS and his performance? The fact is, as successful as the show HAS BEEN, it is a direct copy of Howard Stern. That is what got Russ his listenership in the first place, and now, he doesn't have the lead in and his show has been stagnant. And, I think the heavy commercial load is a leading factor in the ratings decline. If you look back to Fall 06, you will see a trend.