Wow. I thought Sirius was bad at consumer relations. My heart goes out to you.

Many months ago, I told the story of receiving a Sirius subscription as a Christmas gift from my kids and my initial thought was "what the heck am I going to do with this?". But my son immediately told me of a racing channel, and I soon received my introduction to ATR and Steve Byk. Within a matter of weeks I heard about the DT 04 offer, and not only was I hooked as a listner, but I immediately became a partner, too. I met Steve at Saratoga and my sons and I made it to Aqueduct this winter/spring for a couple of Lloyd's races. This all came about because of my Sirius gift subscription. But I rarely have listened to anything but channel 126 since I received the gift . And I really have no desire to listen to anything but ATR. Count me in as another of the disenchanted. I, too will remain loyal to Steve, but my Sirius subscription will end the day Steve is no longer on Sirius!

If the new programming you write of is the wrestling and fighting shows currently on from 2-4, that's a joke. Who do they possibly think listens to that stuff?
Steve, the fact of the matter is, if Howard Stern does not re-sign, Sirius/XM will cease to exist shortly thereafter anyway. Better to find an alternative way to continue the show.

The internet availability is tough. I purchased an Sirius internet radio for my wife recently (and to get ATR at home). This requires additional iternet subscription. I was disapointed that 126 is not available on the Sirius internet.

Even as a Sirius subscriber, I sometimes use your site to catch portions of your show. Tough to limit your availability to stream, when not otherwise available on the net. Would think your streaming would create more Sirius/XM subscribers as opposed to be somehow competing...

Best of luck. Hoping to have show back on my car radio soon.

Even though i know it will not last,today i heard all the races from Hollywood and the last 4-5 from Belmont. For the gambler, this is great. It would be paradise to have Steve in the morning from 6-9 and live calls from 1pm on. Im sure it will change though.

I sent an email to Sirius and they emailed me back. This was their response.

You can still stay on top of all the latest horse racing news and hear
previews of the big upcoming events with a full lineup of TVG shows.
You can listen to Trackside Live, Racing Coast to Coast and Starting
Gate and more.

I just shook my head. I wrote them back and told them that 5 TVG hosts combined don't have as much horse racing knowledge and passion about the sport as Steve Byk has.

I got new-used car last November. It came with a free, life time subscription to Sirius. I thought, gosh, this is lucky. So I started messing around with the radio to see what was on all the channels. I got to 100 and thought, this is all crap anyway. I kept going. When I hit 126 I could not believe what I was hearing. Someone was talking about horse racing. I shouted out loud, "my people!, I've found my people!". So I listened and thought, who is this guy using all these big words? He finally said his name. Steve Byk. When I got home I looked up Steve Bic on the 'puter. Could not find him. I tried Steve Bick. Could not find him either. Ahh, go look on the Sirius site. Oh, it's Byk. Cool. Wondered what kind of name that is.

Since I got my new-used car I've become a much better handicapper. I hit the triple in the Derby and Belmont this year. I've watched the last 51 years of triple crown races and I can't recall a year when I've had this much fun. Prior to the Derby I would go home, feed the critters and then look up Mike Welsch's reports. Took notes and everything. Discovered DerbyTrail.com. and here I am.

Steve I can't thank you enough. You're the best.
Will follow you anywhere;)

Great post :)

The two redboards moved it up a few notches.

We're all in the same boat. Our long drives from work, just longer.
Good Luck Steve.
This is really going to hurt the West Coast.

:tro:

Any updates or set in stone plans for the show and time?

I MAY MOVE TO BERLIN NOW, TO HEAR THE SHOW FROM 2-5PM:tro:

Any new news on this?

I only ask because I just went out to move my truck and (of course) my XM was set to 243 from this morning when I was listening to race replays from yesterday. There was some kind of "fight" show on and I turned it off. I came in to check emails and decided to look on XM's channel lineup, and 243 says "More Programs Coming Soon!" Scrolling through the channels I came upon 226 which shows ATR at its regular 4-7 slot, and I got excited. Is it too much to hope that I'll be able to listen this afternoon/evening?

edit: Never mind. It looks like internet streaming and replays for me!

Let's Call Howard and Make a Stink!!
 

:confused::confused:I kept thinking Steve was just taking a vacation after the Belmont and he would be back in a few days ,well since reading these post I am going to write Sirius and let them know that I'll always support Steve and his sponsors and charities but there is no way I or the 10 to 20 people I know that subscribe to Sirius just for Steve and Howard,can continue the subscription if they don't sign Steve to the deal he wants
I am going to call Howard and see if I can get his audience behind our effort to keep Steve on at 4-7 pm est:confused::mad:

I wonder if Howard's Dad listens to ATR. Bring it up if you somehow get on the air.

Yeah, Ben Stern goes to Belmont or Aqueduct every day that they race. He's a big racetrack fan...Howard has mentioned it many times on his show.

Yeah but he can't hear thunder so I doubt he listens to the show.

He used to go to Aqueduct every day though I can't recall seeing him in a while.

Yeah.. From what i understand, Ben Stern hasn't been well.

Just keep repeating BABABOOIE a bunch of times. That might help the cause.:D