The TV show isn't very good. It's a spin-off of his radio show and it doesn't come across as well, not by a long shot.

And about him being a douche, I can see your point of view as well. There are definitely two groups as far as Jim Rome goes. You've got those that think he's awesome and those that hate his guts. Hardly ever do you find somebody that will say they've got "meh" feelings about him.