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Dick Purtan is podcasting with various Purtan's People reminiscing and chatting about current events with the typical jokes
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Welcome to the first weekend of APRIL and Podcast #155... In this go-around, Jackie and I shower you with a discussion of topics including:
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When does food REALLY "expire"? And our very different views of what's okay to eat...and when it's okay to eat it.
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My experiences with food poisoning...including one that landed me in the hospital.
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The Tigers new season and the quest to give Mike Ilitch a much deserved World Series Ring.
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The MLB team that Vegas odds-makers think will go all the way this year... REALLY?
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My love of Wikipedia.
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How I was literally pounded in elementary school about "The Explorers".
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And on that note... A quiz about those explorers and what they discovered.
So put on your thinking cap...along with your Tiger's cap...and take a swing at Podcast #155.
Have a great weekend - GO SPARTANS! GO TIGERS! - and I'll see you back here on Monday!
-Dick
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If you read the lead story in the Free Press Sunday, or have watched CBS This Morning, The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends on cable or a host of local TV reports, you know the story of James Roberston. He's the local man who walks 21 miles to and from work 5 days a week - and has for the last eleven years - without missing a single day.
Jackie is lucky enough to call this exceptional man her friend and today he joins us, along with Blake Pollock, the man who first "found" James, for a conversation, giving us all the chance to get to know him on a more personal level.
James not only embodies an incredible determination and work ethic so rare in America these days, he is funny, smart, wise, humble and simply put: remarkable.
Please join us for this very special Podcast with a very special man: James.
Have a great day... (48:32)
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a brand new Podcast - #132. Today I'm joined by daughters #1 & #2 (Jennifer and Jackie) for another go-around at the Purtan dining room table. On today's menu:
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Are men actually "intimidated" when they date "smart" women...and do women have to dumb themselves down for things to go anywhere?
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My College Alma Mater being named the #1 Party School in America...and my non-drinking days while I was there.
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Bill Clinton's statement on September 10th, 2001 - saying that he could have killed Osama Bin Laden TEN times...but decided not to.
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Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay: Strange name. Fabulous Actress.
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How the 1.2 Billion usernames, passwords, and email addresses stolen by the Russians led to an unusual "Friend Request" I got on Facebook.
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And the mystery of the horse that Maid Marion rode in the famous Errol Flynn movie "Robin Hood".
So pour yourself something cold, put it in the microwave on high since it feels like October out - and take sip of Podcast #132! (35:58)
Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here on Monday with my usual blog!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and Podcast #131! Today I'm joined by not one but two of my daughters, my Podcasting partner Jackie (daughter #2) and special guest Jennifer (daughter #1). And when it comes to topics, we travel from one to another, all over the map! Here's a sample:
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The rising sense of panic over the coming winter because of such a cool summer. (After last years devastating winter!)
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I tell the story of an American woman on a trip to China who went back to her hotel room and found a man from the Chinese government going through the computer in her room.
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Why the secret service doesn't like to cover Joe Biden.
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The reason that Jennifer and Jackie had "unusual" births.
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My experience with "Shingles" (not the roofing kind!)
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A Purtan family story involving a piece of medical equipment and Sheena Easton's song "Morning Train".
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Some stories about my Dad and his love of singing and dancing.
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The (in my opinion) great movie "Baby Boom" and the strange way that Comcast rates the movies they show on cable.
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The one Movie that Jackie will NOT watch and what the "flying monkeys" are really chanting in that film.
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Plus the time in everyone's life when they "peak"...and which one of the three of us doesn't feel we've hit that point yet.
So set your GPS for "anywhere and everywhere" and join us for a verbal "road trip" in Podcast #131. (37:17)
Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here Monday with my regular blog!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and Podcast #130! This week I welcome not only my regular partner in Podcast Crime, daughter Jackie to my dining room table, but her 12 year old son Charlie as well! On the docket:
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What REALLY killed the dinosaurs according to 12 year old Charlie. (If you thought it was just an asteroid...think again)
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Charlie offers up his theory that there comes a point in everyone's life when they think they become "awesome".
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On the 50th anniversary of their first American tour, Jackie gives me a quiz on "The Beatles!"
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I share my personal experience with The Fab Four...and explain how I was involved with bringing them to Cincinnati for one of their first American concerts! Plus, how I ended up spending time with them backstage and emceeing their show.
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Speaking of music... I tell you about the time Dick Clark asked me to be one of a handful of judges on his 3 hour ABC Network TV special to pick the Top Song of the 60's 70's and 80's, and the Best Song from all three decades combined. I'll tell you which song I picked and if the other judges agreed.
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Plus we talk about a recent news item about which country has had the most penis enlargements...and I'll give you my theory about who had the first enlargement and how it led to WWII.
So grab something cool to sip on (or maybe something hot - the weather changes faster than Taylor Swift changes boyfriends) and join us for Podcast #130. (30:03)
Have a great weekend and I'll see you back here Monday with my regular blog!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a brand new Podcast - #107. Dad's no longer in North Korea having proudly hung his "Mission Accomplished" banner after his work with Dennis Rodman and Kim Jong Un to achieve world peace. But our "Globe Trotter" isn't done yet...
Hearing about his success, Russian Prez. Vladimir Putin invited him to the Kremlin to help develop a high-tech security system for the upcoming Olympic games in Sochi. (I think it's his work on the Obamacare website that got him the gig!)
While there, Dad was stunned to find out that after retiring from being a ruthless Communist, one of the greatest insane Russian dictators of all time, Vladimir Lenin, would go on to write that incredible hit song "Imagine" And when Putin showed him Josef Stalin's yearbook photo, (voted "Most Likely To Kill 20 Million of His Own People"), he realized that Stalin had a better haircut than Kim Jung Un.
That leaves my special return guest Joe Noune and me to man (and woman) Podcast Central. And Joe has big news: HE HAS GIVEN UP ON ALL DATING! And when he shares the stories of just two of the dates he met online, you'll understand. Let's just say one of the women so misrepresented her "physical attributes" he ended up on a date at The Palace with a female Dick Butkus.
To be honest, Joe's dating prowess was a non-starter even in high school. Just wait til you hear the story of his teenage girlfriend who told him she suffered from a rare disorder that would cause her to lose consciousness if he ever touched her. Yep...he believed her the entire three years they dated.
So get out a tissue or two (you'll laugh, you'll cry...) and join us for Podcast #107!
Have a great weekend and Dad and I will see you back @dickpurtan.com on Monday for our regular blog!
-Jackie
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Welcome to another frigid weekend and a cool new Podcast...#110! We've got BIG NEWS today regarding a rather important event coming up on Friday, February 21st!
But you'll have to stay tuned! (There hasn't been that big a tease since Phyllis Diller had her hair done).
First...Jackie and I sit around the Purtan dining room table to take on the very latest in current events. From the bizarre and downright dangerous hotel rooms at the Sochi Olympics (I'll explain why you should never book a room in Russia on priceline.com...munist) to a television milestone (I'm talking Jay Leno's departure...NOT Bob Costa's hosting the Olympics with "Pink-Eye"), there's plenty to talk about.
Did I mention the allegations that Bill Clinton had an affair with Austin Power's Star Elizabeth Hurley? (We'll give you our thoughts on whether or not the former Commander-in-Briefs really showed her his "Mini-Me".) Plus...we'll tell you why we're so "high" on the idea of Justin Bieber's Dad being named "Father of The year".
And speaking of musicians (Did I just call Justin Bieber a musician???) I'll tell you about the drastic measures that Dancing With The Stars is taking to attract younger viewers.
And then we get to the real meat of the Podcast, when we welcome special guest Dale Johnson to the table. Dale will once again be serving as the Producer of the upcoming Salvation Army Bed & Bread Radiothon benefiting the all-important Bed & Bread Club - that feeds over 5000 men women and children EVERY SINGLE DAY and shelters more than 600 people every night.
The Radiothon is coming up on Friday, February 21st, live from the Oakland Mall, from 6am to 10pm, and broadcast live on WJR 760 AM. And I am happy to announce that we'll be having a reunion of sorts. In addition to joining Paul W. Smith, Frank Beckman and the other guys during the day, yours truly will be Hosting the 4pm to 8pm slot along with some former "Purtan's People" including Big Al and Jackie! I hope you'll join us at the mall, tune in, but most importantly DONATE! The donation line (248) 528-0760 is already up and running if you want to get a head start. Just $10 a month ($120/year) will FEED ONE PERSON FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR, $20 a month ($240 for the year) will FEED TWO PEOPLE FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR! It's an amazing program - and with the weather we're experiencing this year - an especially life saving one as well.
For all the details on how you can help change the lives of our friends and neighbors for the better...tune in to Podcast #110.
Have a great weekend...and as I used to say...and still do..."Thanks for Listening!"
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a fresh-as-the-fallen snow Podcast! (#111) Today's special guest (our most requested) is the very talented former "Purtan's Person" Tom Delisle. Tom lives about 45 minutes away from Podcast Central (i.e.: my dining room table) and he said his steering wheel still hadn't completely thawed out when he pulled in.
That led to our discussion of the long, cold winter. (Whoever knew people could spend so much time talking about the weather - and not because they don't know what else to say?!) And of course the LATEST QUESTION: Is global warming really the cause of the mini Ice Age we're experiencing? Or is it just the fact that it's Damn cold? Period!
From there, it's a natural transition to a story about my late mother-in-law, her older sister Ethel, and a holiday phone call that have made the initials "N.A.B.G" a part of our family's regular vocabulary.
And with the 27th Annual 16-Hour Salvation Army Radiothon for the Bed & Bread Club less than a week away - next Friday, Feb. 21st - I'll explain the importance of this incredible program. Simply put, it feeds 5000 men, women and children in Metro-Detroit 365 days a year and shelters more than 600 people a night. A donation of just $10 a month ($120/yr) FEEDS ONE PERSON FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR and $20 a month ($240 for the year) FEEDS TWO PEOPLE FOR AN ENTIRE YEAR. Nobody gives you more bang for your charity buck than that! And this year is kind of special for me... while I'll be popping in and out of the broadcast all day live from the Oakland Mall and broadcast on 760 AM WJR, I will actually be HOSTING the 4pm to 8pm slot with Big Al and Jackie. It's a reunion for us - and we'd love to have you donate while we're on the air! Heck, you can even donate now by calling 248-528-0760. As they say..."Operators are standing by!"
And speaking of the Radiothon...we'll tell you about another event that I emceed the other night that raised $25,000 for the Bed & Bread Program. It was called "Comedy for a Cause" and featured not only a great Headliner, Taylor Mason, but the Stand Up Debut of someone on this very Podcast. (Hint: It wasn't Tom or me).
While were on the subject of laughs, we lament the passing of the incredible Sid Caeser and I'll tell you how two of my daughters and I came to have a rather interesting meeting with him at the Plaza Hotel in NYC.
And I'll finish up with a story about my daughter JoAnne that I'm pretty sure I'm going to get in trouble for putting on the Podcast. But hey, as they say, "It's Good To Be The Dad!"
So join me as we gear up for the Radiothon and have some laughs along the way in Podcast #111! (44:33)
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and Now...Here's...Podcast #112!
Today we welcome back my most requested (and not just by his wife) special guest, former "Purtan's Person" Tom Delisle, for a Podcast featuring all things "Tonight Show".
With Jimmy Fallon now behind the iconic desk, we discuss the history of the storied late night show, from how Jack Parr ended up replacing Steve Allen (the original host) to who Jay Leno NEVER MENTIONED on his first "Tonight Show" broadcast and why.
Jackie, Tom & I also debate who was the best Tonight Show host of all time and I'll tell you the inside story of who really aced Conan O'Brien out of the TS job (and it WASN'T Jay Leno!)
And I could do a monologue on some of the other things we cover...including whether or not our former "Commander-in-Briefs"...yes Bill Clinton...really "had sex with that woman...Elizabeth Hurley" and whether or not Woody Allen is seriously BANANAS!
There's lots more...but I'm having trouble typing so I'm running out to Metro Airport to have my fingers De-Iced!
Have a great weekend, kiss February goodbye and March into Podcast #112!
-Dick
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Welcome to the first weekend of Spring!!! Today I offer up an encore of the Podcast we put up last Friday. Why? I got a lot of emails about it and wanted to give those of you who didn't hear it a chance to check it out. Next question: Why so many emails? Well, Podcast #114 features two hilarious "Everything You Wanted To Know About Trying To Get Pregnant But Were Afraid To Ask" stories. One from former "Purtan's Person" Joe Noune, and the other from my daughter Jackie.
Both Joe and Jackie's then-husband had to have their "Michael Phelps" counted (if you catch my drift) and though their experiences were different...they are both hysterical. Who knew "giving a sample" could be so complicated?
What's NOT complicated is listening to the Podcast! Just click on either of the links on this page and voila! You can "sample" it for yourself!
Have a great Spring Weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a brand new "Pothole Podcast!" (Our 115th Podcast - but only the 3rd since the Pothole invasion!)
The crumbling roads reminded me of something the great comic actor Walter Matthau once said to me when he was a guest as I was filling in for Bill Kennedy. You'll have to listen to hear it, but think Germany in the 1940s.
Then Jackie and I are "saved by the bell" so to speak, when she gets our traditional "It-Wouldn't-Be-a-Podcast-Without-One-Of-Us-Getting-a-Phone-Call" phone call, in this case, from a friend of hers out East. (No...it's not Anthony Weiner. He just tweets her.)
Next things really "pick-up" with a discussion about Hookers in Amsterdam which somehow - inexplicably - leads us to the memorable comments Jackie's 3rd or 4th grade teacher made about her during a parent-teacher conference.
We also talk about Jackie's (alleged) lack of athletic prowess and I'll tell you about a sporting event where she beat me - and what that eventually led to for me. (Does she feel guilty? Yup! It's Jackie...she always feels guilty!)
While were on the subject of daughters, I tell you how an invitation to a Thanksgiving dinner led Gail and I to name our 4th daughter "JoAnne". Who did we name her after? You'll have to listen to find out.
We also list the highest paid people in television (no, JoAnne isn't one of them...unfortunately!) and what they make. Plus...with the passing of two NFL team owners in the same week - William Clay Ford of the Lions and Ralph Wilson of the Buffalo Bills (Both Detroiters!) I'll tell you what each of them paid for their for respective teams more than 50 years ago...and what the Bills are worth today. It will astound you!
Finally, Jackie and I give our theories on the still-missing Malaysian Flight 370 and more importantly, we cover P. Diddy's decision to change his name back to Puff Daddy.
So take your mind off the Potholes by falling into Podcast #115! (32:52)
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and another "Pothole Podcast"! (#116 - 39:42)
On tap today:
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My problem with Jimmy Fallon as host of the Tonight Show.
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How I ended up taking the job at Keener 13 (after turning it down twice) and how a fist fight between two jocks in the studio led me to take over the morning show ahead of schedule.
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The incredible Life & Death story of Keener newsman Ed Mullen...including how he died and actually lived to tell about it!
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Why the PC world we live in is a real bummer.
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Who's got the best Chicken sandwich...McDonald's or Burger King. And which one I'd cross the road to get to.
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How Anthony Weiner "popped up" in the news...again...and why I think the guy getting the press should be the incredibly talented Seth McFarland from "The Family Guy".
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How I almost bought Hitler's Globe...and did buy Clark Gable's personal script from "Gone With the Wind".
All that and lots more in Podcast #116. I know it's a lot to take in, but you can always listen to it again tomorrow. After all...Tomorrow is another day!
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a brand new "Pothole Podcast"...#117!
Today's offerings include:
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How and what Stephen Colbert will do when he takes over for David Letterman in 2015.
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Taylor Swift's parents big "takeover" of her career.
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"Throw-Back Thursdays"... What are they?
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What 93 year old Mickey Rooney's estate was worth when he died and who he didn't want to be buried near.
And finally...
- Great news for men who are into older (and I mean much older) women!
Plus lots more in Podcast #117! (28:11)
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Hello and welcome to another fabulous Spring weekend in Michigan! (Yeah, right...) The temperature may not be so hot, but Podcast #119 is chock full of things to warm your cockles. Here's just a sample:
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Why, if you're thinking of cutting off you're penis, you should really think it thru.
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Do Jihadi woman get 72 virgins like the men do?
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Why getting one of KFC's "Chicken Corsages" for Prom should be on your Bucket List.
- How unbelievably bad (in our opinions) Will Ferrell's "Anchorman II" movie really was.
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My one experience with "Mary Jane" and how Jackie almost became engaged to a lamp.
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True Hollywood "Dope Stories" from our special guest, Tom Delisle.
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- Something I've done to make a foot injury more comfortable that has suddenly become a hot fashion trend among the "Beautiful People"!
There's lots more, so pour yourself a nice cool refreshing glass of hot coffee and warm up to Podcast #119! (36:34).
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the first weekend of May...and Podcast #120! Today, my wife Gail, daughter Jackie and I offer up an All-You-Can-Listen-To-Buffet including:
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Donald Sterling and his "unusual" Mistress.
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How Jackie accidentally almost re-created the "plot" of an adult film, when she answered the door for the exterminator wearing...well, not much.
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The theories behind George Clooney's engagement. (Yes...there are actually "theories" about it!)
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Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's astounding realization that he "might have a substance abuse problem". (You can't get anything by this guy!)
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People with Photographic memories. (Very helpful...but hard to post on Facebook!)
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-The night Jackie's chin turned purple and why...
- And another installment in what has somehow become a regular Podcast Feature... "Dick's Injury of the Week!"
So grab a lawnchair (and a blanket) and join us as we usher in a rather chilly May with Podcast #120.
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to Easter Weekend and Podcast #118! Here's what the Easter Bunny (along with Jackie and special guest Tom DeLisle) has in his basket for you this week:
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How Al Pacino's looks and voice have changed so dramatically since "The Godfather" days.
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Bruce Jenner's "Chesticles" (He could be a Victoria Secret Model...)
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Why is the world obsessed with the Kardashians?
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Speaking of big butts...We'll tell you a funny story about how Nipsey Russell once described a beauty pageant contestant on live TV.
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How Greta "I Vant To Be Alone" Garbo used the produce section of a grocery store to exchange secret messages with a certain actor.
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Jimmy Durante's surprise call to Dick's father-in-law and how it came about.
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The average yearly salaries for Detroit's Professional Sports Teams - The winners and the losers.
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The new Michigan Football broadcast team and who Dick thinks is the hardest working man in on-air play-by-play coverage.
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Dick's discovery of a mysterious Aunt named "Flo" that no one in his family EVER mentioned.
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The most famous movie OF ALL TIME.
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How our special guest Tom Delisle came to meet Elvis and the secret system the "Memphis Mafia" used to make sure the King of Rock 'n Roll met only the "hottest babes".
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And which of Elvis's co-stars became a nun after working with him. (And still is!)
There's plenty more, but we don't want to put all of our Podcast "Eggs" in one Blog Basket!
So hop on down the Bunny Trail and tune in to Podcast #118! (45:30)
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and Podcast #113...our first "Pothole Podcast". My wife Gail, daughter Jackie and I talk about the dangers of swerving drivers due to the virtual invasion of these road wreckers. And speaking of invasions...We discuss Hillary Clinton's recent comparison of Vladimir Putin to none other than Hitler. (Apparently Ukraine is the new Poland). Also speaking of invasions...we'll tell you about Bill Clinton's recent "accidental" photo op with two prostitutes.
From there I'll tell you the Five Words I've been mispronouncing my entire life...and you probably have been too!
Then suddenly, WH-ooo (that's a hint) walks in...but my special guest, former "Purtan's Person" Joe Noune. (He wasn't late - we just started without him). He immediately notices that I am now sporting not only my traditional mustache, but a goatee and a new hairstyle.
It all started as a way to raise money for the recent Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club Radiothon and ended up changing my entire "Look". Yes, with the help of my barber, an olympic size swimming pool and two blow driers, I managed to create the "Just Rolled Out Of Bed" look so many Hollywood types are sporting. Hard to believe...but after all these years I'm finally "A Dude". I'm "Hip"!
As I bask in my "Coolness", I'll reveal the REAL REASON I retired... and if that isn't shocking enough, Jackie tells us about a new remote control device accidentally discovered by scientists that will allow women to experience the big "O" (and I'm not talking Oprah) with the touch of a button.
Get ready guys...the girls are about to get their very own Clicker!
From Potholes to "Personal Pleasure" it's all in Podcast #113! (36:12)
Have a great weekend, and my goatee and I will see you back here Monday with our regular blog!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and Podcast #109 featuring...drum roll please!...The return of Dick Purtan! (Okay...enough of referring to myself in the 3rd person. That's just weird). Anyway...after a three week vacation I'm back at the dining room table with daughter Jackie for Podcast #109.
And we've got plenty to catch up on. From the insane weather (is it any wonder Chuck Gaidica is hanging up his Doppler?) to Justin Bieber's on-going crime spree, a lot happened in January. Most shocking of all has to be the news that The Captain and "Love Will Keep Us Together" Tennille, are divorcing after 39 years of marriage. (No word yet on who gets custody of the Muskrats). I'll tell you a story involving one of the Tennilles, a frisbee, and a pastel undergarment from my days Emceeing at Pine Knob.
I'll also tell you why the Queen of England is being forced to live "on a budget", what target weight do airlines design their seats for, and a personal story about an encounter my wife Gail and I had the other day at Metro Airport with two women who give the word "clueless" a whole new meaning.
I've also got a BIG (literally and figuratively) announcement about the Salvation Army's Bed & Bread Club Radiothon that's coming up on Friday, Feb. 21. (I think you'll be as surprised by it as Jackie was). And I'll reveal some shocking news about a certain someone who is about to start doing Stand-Up comedy.
So say goodbye to January and hello to Podcast #109!
Have a great weekend!
-Dick
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Welcome to the weekend and a brand new Podcast (#108)! Dick (aka my Dad) is spending yet another week abroad. (At least this time he's not with that "broad" Dennis Rodman!) leaving me at the helm of Podcast Central. I tried to get a special guest for your listening entertainment, but alas, my first choice (George Clooney) and my second choice (any one of my five sisters) all turned me down. (Apparently George is busy on a movie set, and my sisters just aren't all that fond of me.)
That means for the first time in history...there's just one person on the Purtan Podcast today...and that person is...well...me!
But worry not...without anyone to talk to, I keep it shorter than one of Miley Cyrus's skirts (if she actually wore one) at an Awards Show.
I'll reveal what international "celebrity" Dad is spending the weekend with, offer exciting details of my recent bout with the flu (grab a tissue!) , and I'll tell you what my life has in common with Tiger Woods. (And no it's not that we both like to putter around the house).
So take off your ear muffs for a few minutes and warm up to Podcast #108!
Have a great weekend and Dad and I will see you back here Monday with the regular blog!
-Jackie
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Jackie here...
Welcome to the weekend and a brand new Podcast...#106! We decided to fill our first fresh installment of the New Year with just about everything under the sun - with one minor exception: My Dad.
Why isn't he here to kick off 2014 with us? You'll have to listen to find out! (Hint: it involves a a wedding dress, a jock strap, and a really bad barber).
But fear not...one of our favorite guests, the always amusing Joe, story teller extraordinaire Noune, joins me for a fascinating (his word) conversation.
Case in point: Joe reveals two things he recently left at a gas station during a 20 below wind chill fill-up that has left him less of a man, but with a falsetto that would make the fat lady at the opera jealous. Plus, I'll tell you about an incredibly popular movie I saw over the holidays that I thought was so bad (as did my Dad), that we actually warned people waiting in line for the next showing to go see the Mary Poppins movie instead.
And as hard as it is to believe, it's been 13 years this week since we lost our long time friend and Dad's long time radio show producer & comic genius, Gene Taylor, to an asthma attack. We share some great stories about Gene's wit, how he and Dad worked together like "Comedic Surgeons"...and how Gene loved to remind me (especially at public appearances) that he used to change my diapers. The really embarrassing part is...it's true! (Gene always did know how to "Pamper" the ladies"...)
So sit back, try to think about Dad's mustache (it's better than thinking about mine!) and warm up your ears with Podcast #106!
-Jackie
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Today Dick kicks off the final push towards Christmas with a return visit by "Matinee Mindy". Mindy spent years as Producer/Sidekick for Tom Ryan at WOMC (Yup...the same WOMC where Dick did the morning show for years). Speaking of which, Mindy reveals some behind-the- scenes info on how Dick ended up replacing Tom in the mornings - and how Mindy's sleuthing at the station forced her to keep a secret from Tom for a very long time! (Okay, it was only a week, but for Mindy...that's an eternity!) Plus more of her "Bad First (and Last) Bad Date Stories! Click now some Pre-Christmas Chuckles...Mindy-style!
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Today Dick welcomes a very special guest to Podcast Central..."Matinee Mindy". Mindy was the longtime producer and sidekick for Tom Ryan during the years both Dick and Tom were at WOMC. Mindy's never married...but she's dated - a lot! Join Dick and Jackie as Mindy recounts some of her hilarious "Best Worst Dates". (She really needs to rethink her membership on eFindMeALoser.com!)
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Welcome to the weekend-after-Thanksgiving and Dick's latest Podcast #102. Much like your Turkey Day Plate was Thursday, today's installment is heaped high with a virtual cornucopia of tasty tidbits! Join Dick and the gang for this edible...that's audible...buffet for your ears!
Unlike that iThing your kids want, the Podcast is FREE. That's what we call "gravy"!
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As the nation marks the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Dick welcomes his good friend, and longtime friend of the Kennedy family Tom Delisle to the table. Dick shares personal stories of his amazing encounters with JFK, and Tom shares some behind-the-scenes information including how one his friends ended up being a pall bearer for Lee Harvey Oswald and how the gun Jack Ruby used to take him down in that parking garage ended up in Detroit. Incredible details you won't hear anywhere else in Podcast #101.
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To celebrate his 100th Podcast Dick invited the whole Purtan family to grab a mic & join him around the dining room table! Of the 21 members only 7 were able to make it (work, school, etc...). Dick said he totally understands and knows those who didn't show will understand the upcoming "adjustments" he'll be making to his will! The "party attendees" take you on a whirlwind tour of everything from "What's Hot" (a certain baseball manager) to "What's Not" (the huge social networking site teens are "so over") and just about everything in between! So Grab a noise maker and join the Party!
Join Dick as he and the gang offer up both "Tricks" and "Treats". From a new website that can tell you if anyone has ever died in your house (a great ice-breaker when you have friends over for dinner), to Henry Winkler going from "The Fonz" to pushing Reverse Mortgages, to possibly the scariest topic of all: How the Obamacare numbers are really adding up (or not) for most Americans. We turn the clocks back this weekend, so you've got a whole extra hour to tune in Podcast #99!
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Welcome to Dick's latest Podcast (#98) - featuring an encore visit from one of Dick's most popular (according to his wife) and entertaining guests, Tom Delisle.
Today Dick challenges Tom and Jackie to a game of "Name That Tune"... with Dick providing the tunes on his very own xylophone. (Okay it's not really the one in the picture - it's a tad more grown-up).
The trio also talk about the then pro-athlete who had affair with Johnny Carson's 2nd wife as revealed in a new book by Johnny's attorney, why former Tiger Manager Jim Leyland mumbled all the time, and the technical reason that pro ball players spit so much. (Who needs cable news when you've got this Podcast???)
Plus, they'll tell you why newscasters (not Dick's daughter JoAnne, of course!) have begun using words like "Flippin'" and "Freakin'" on the air, plus the time Dick and his wife Gail made a horrible mistake by giving a video wedding gift that went "Freakin'" horribly wrong.
So before you even think about carving your pumpkins, carve out a little time to check out Podcast #98!
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Today Dick, daughter Jackie, and special guest (and former "Purtan's Person") Tom Delisle, offer up Podcast #97. The only thing missing from today's "Podisode" is a discussion of the outcome of Game 5 against the Bosox. Why you ask? The game was just hours away from being played at the time of recording! But the trio does touch on a whole roster of other topics including Prince Fielder's astronomical "Per-Pitch" salary, Dick's latest exercise routine, and Jackie's burning desire for one of those Walk-In Bathtubs. (Don't ask!) In an effort to top that, Tom - who was friends with the Kennedy family - Yes, THAT Kennedy Family - shares some hard-to-beleive-but-true-stories about his times with "American Royalty" and confesses to stealing something very unusual from their Compound at Hyannis Port. So GO TIGERS!!!!! And GO TAKE A LISTEN TO PODCAST #97!
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In Dick's Latest Podcast, you'll find him and Jackie sparring with the often humorous and always argumentative former "Purtan's Person" Jim Ochs. The trio laughs and disagrees on everything from old movie stars to violent video games. And Jim even offers 10 scientifically proven signs that prove he's a bad conversationalist! And did we mention there's music? Prepare to "take notes"!
Today Dick & Jackie welcome former "Purtan's Person" Jim "Mr. Sunshine" Ochs to the dining room table. From Obamacare to the Tigers clinching the AL Central Division Championship...listen as Jim finds the bad in everything!
Dick & Jackie welcome former radio guy Lou Roberts back to not only tickle the ivories, but tickle your "funny bone", as the three discuss Smartphones, Dumbphones, and a lot of other Dumbstuff! You'd have to be "dumb" to miss it!
It's a Labor (Day Weekend) of laughs as Dick welcomes one of his favorite radio buddies to the table for some great radio stories - and a very special LIVE musical performance!
Join Dick, Jackie and guest Dr. Larry Lawson – the voice of “The Story Lady” and “Wendell Ledbetter” on Dick’s radio show for a “trip” thru everything from Larry’s recent Wedding blunder to a “Berlitz-Krieg” of how to speak coherently in foreign countries!
Join Dick and the gang as they tackle everything from Anthony Weiner to the rather extensive name of the newly born Royal Baby. Also…great personal stories about the Pope (for real!) And they reveal who is Kim Jung Un’s favorite B-Ball player! (Sorry Dennis!)
One of the original "Purtan's People", the always funny and Coleman Young impersonator Joe Noune joins Dick to share some up close and personal stories about the Mayor and the City in ‘the good old days!”.
Dick sits down with an aspiring TV and Movie Actress who gets advice & great stories from Jackie, a former Second City Actor, who shares John Candy and “naked actors backstage” stories!
Dick celebrated a Birthday Thurs. and the festival continues! Join the B-Day Boy, his wife Gail, 3 of their 6 daughters, & one grandson as they celebrate Purtan-style! There's even singing & dancing! (OK… no dancing) Unwrap Podcast #85 now!
Dick starts out with a bang by informing his wife and daughter that a new study shows American women have been heavier in the last 50 years than in any other time in history. (Good move Dick - NOT) From there, they cover everything from A-Z. (Anthony Weiner to Zoomba). Plus...find out what happens when Dick gets in a pool with 25 women! So hop in... The water's fine in Podcast #83!
Today Dick, Jackie and his wife Gail dig up the latest on Jimmy Hoffa, remember James Gandolfini, and tell you about new stockings designed to make women wearing them look like they have hairy legs and thus “Repel Perverts”. Plus lots more…
It’s Dad’s Day Weekend so lay on the couch and do nothing but listen to Dick, et al talk about “Manly Things” like Sports, Military Invasions, and the white puffy cottonwood things that seem to be taking over the world! Enjoy!
Today Dick, his daughter & fellow-Podcaster Jackie, and former Purtan's Person and big-time "Tonight Show" comedy writer Tom Delisle, fire up their mics at "Podcast Central" (or as Dick calls it on Thanksgiving - "the dining room table"). Listen in as the trio turns their attention to all-things Hollywood! From the death of Jean "Edith Bunker" Stapleton to the AFI's Writer's Guild top picks for the Five Best Written TV Shows of All Time...it's All here. Plus Tom shares a bonafide bombshell Hollywood SHOCKER, with some inside info about one of television's now-deceased most iconic hosts. (Even Carnac couldn't see this one coming!) And they all weigh-in on Michael Douglas's new film about Liberace - "Behind the Candelabra" and explain why they just couldn't get "behind" the movie. So butter your popcorn, sit back, and tune in to Podcast #81!
Welcome to the unofficial beginning of Summer…Memorial Day Weekend! Although with the weather at the time of recording, was more like “Happy Halloween”. In today’s all new Podcast, Mr. Purtan's better-half Gail, daughter Jackie and Dick cover more topics than you can shake a stick at (Does anyone know what that actually means?) From Jodi Arias and her revolving views on the death penalty - at least when it comes to herself - to the monkey in Justin Bieber’s pants, Gail’s real-life run in with Mr. Wonderful (no, not Anthony Weiner, we’re talking the one-and-only Liberace, to a “sexy” portrait of a rather “non sexy” celeb (especially since she died) that broke records in the auction world. Plus the trio dishes the latest on the big tree White House Scandals - including the story of the NFL player who Instagrammed a picture of himself, uh, relieving himself on the IRS Building sign. (Dick believes that counts as a “National Security Leak").
In today's Podcast Dick sits down with his regular partner-in-podcasting daughter Jackie, and a very special returning guest, his wife Gail. The trio weigh in on the hottest topics in the news from the Scandals rocking Washington...to a South American country that has literally run out of toilet paper. (Dick thinks they should ask Iran for help since they're always threatening to "wipe" other countries - especially this one - off the map!) Plus they put in their three cents on everybody's favorite felons - Jodi Arias, O.J. Simpson, and Detroit's ex-Mayor and current convict Kwame Kilpatrick. From the IRS to the AP to an abundance of BS from OJ... it's all here! So sit back, grab of roll of TP (just in case) and tune in to Podcast #79!
This time around Dick and fellow Podcaster, daughter Jackie, welcome Dick's long time on-air partner Tom Ryan back to Podcast Central. The trio cover a whole gamut of topics including Albert Einstein's little known role as "chick magnet" (It had to be the hair!) to the not-so-genius moves of the many, many Radio Program Directors they encountered over the years. Dick reveals what the "10 Second Rule" means in Radio (yes, it does involve the mouth, but not putting dropped food in it!) and how he risked his career repeatedly by refusing to follow it. Meanwhile Tom shares a bunch of "Goofy" stories about his recent trip to Disney World - and how he did everything but give Donald Duck his pants in exchange for some air-conditioning and a place to sit down. And speaking of Disney, you'll hear a story involving Jackie, Morey Amsterdam (from the Dick Van Dyke Show), and The Seven Dwarfs that will give you a whole new appreciation for Snow White! So sit back, relax and join them for a trip through the Magic Kingdom that is Podcast #78!
Today Dick is back broadcasting from up North after dodging the not cold, not snowy, ridiculously mild March and April Michigan weather by going to Florida. He is joined by his "regular" fellow Podcaster daughter Jackie, along with special guest star... Dr. Phil. (Okay, it's actually his daughter Jessica - But she is a psychologist and has much nicer hair and a thinner mustache). They touch on everything from exercise & eating habits to Jessica's 8 year old son Jack who given recent events in Colombia... may end up becoming a Secret Service Agent. Buckle your seat belts... it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Finally! After a six-week "Spring Break" from Podcasting, Dick is back at his dining room table with daughter Jackie and his long-time radio partner and special guest, Tom Ryan. (Those of you from the Detroit area will also remember Tom as TV's "Count Scary") Speaking of scary…Dick and Tom take a trip down memory lane - and we're talking a very fast trip - involving Dick's driving technique in the Windsor Tunnel, back when the duo work at Canada's CKLW. And they''ll share the story of a prank two of Dick's daughters pulled that could have landed both he and Tom in hot water with the Canadian Immigration Department. They also "Pontificate" if you will, on how germaphobia and gluten allergies have affected the Catholic Church. (You can't make this stuff up…) Plus…tips on the best colors to wear to beat the summer heat (it's not what you've always been told!) and our Podcasting Trio reveal the vehicles that none of them will park next to, and more importantly - WHY? Spring Break may be over, but you're invited to join them for a "Senior Trip" (Not counting Jackie who is 27!!!) in Podcast #77.
In their latest "Podisode", Dick and daughter Jackie welcome a gentleman to the table who has a rather interesting and unusual occupation. Think Humphrey Bogart...(No not as a River Boat Captain in the "African Queen") but as a Private Eye...a Private Dick...a Gumshoe, if you will. If you ever wondered If P.I.'s still exist...THEY DO...and that's what special guest Tim Lennon does for a living. From Insurance Fraud cases, to middle-of-the-night maneuvers to plant high-tech gear capable of tracking a cheating spouse ANYWHERE, to old-fashioned leg-work...Tim does it all. He's got some great stories - including one about a cheating couple he caught "enjoying each other" on videotape in a car - not once, but twice in the span of 10 minutes. And with St. Patty's Day right around the corner, their full-blooded Irish guest explains how be begins celebrating each year (It involves his late father, cold beer and a cemetery). Plus Dick uncovers the bizarre story of how Jackie and Tim met, and how several years later, they ended up in a relationship of their own. So dust off your shamrocks and tune into Podcast #76...And if you feel like you're being watched...well, you never know!
Today Dick & Jackie welcome you to the month of March with Podcast #75. And when it comes to topics, their cups definitely runneth over...(And Dick's not just talking about the "We Saw Your Boobs" song and dance number served up by Seth MacFarlane at the Oscars!) There's the Pope's official retirement (Rumor he was wearing golf shoes under his robe when he boarded the helicopter) to the hot new word in Washington: "Sequester". (Apparently it's not just for jury's anymore!) And your won't want to miss their in-depth coverage of Basketball Bad-Boy Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea to hang with Kim Jong Un in an effort to bring peace to the two nations. Relations between the countries may still be strained...but apparently Dennis has developed "feelings" for the dictator and actually "Loves the guy!!! (Hey...it's probably less dangerous to his health that dating Madonna was!) There's plenty more...so sit back, and join Dick and Jackie as they "March" towards Spring with a "Pope-Pourri" of topics in Podcast #75!
In this weeks "Podisode" Dick and daughter Jackie welcome "Mr. Positive" himself, former "Purtan's Person" character voice guy, Jim Ochs back to the dining room table. With the Oscars coming up, they talk about what appears to be the frontrunner "Argo" (who knew a movie about Cornstarch would be such a hit with the critics?) and how it will fare against Dick's fav "Lincoln". Ironically, Jim's belief that men like historical pictures while women prefer flicks featuring bare-chested men (think "Magic Mike") sets off a verbal Civil War between Jackie, Dick and Jim that may only end up settled at the Appomattox Court House. They also reveal today's most bankable actress...and least bankable actor. Then they switch from the Silver Screen to the computer screen to tell you about a new way Internet scammers are using YOU to get your friends to open ads for a wide range of things. (Let's just say Dick's #4 daughter JoAnne was a tad suspicious when she received an ad for a male-enhancement product allegedly sent by daughter #2, Jackie!) So stop opening fake e-mails and click on the real deal: Podcast #73!
Welcome to February and a frenetic new Purtan Podcast (#72). Today Dick and Jackie are joined by former "Purtan's Person" Jim Ochs. Jim did character voices on Dick's radio show for years including "White Fang" and the King of Music Countdown, "Casey Kasem". Speaking of music, the trio talks about Barbra Streisand's decision to perform on this year's Oscars for the first time in 36 years. (Dick is hoping for a duet with Neil Diamond: "You Don't Bring Me Flomax Anymore"). Plus there's Jim Nabors not-so-shocking announcement that - Shazam! - he's gay and married to his partner of 38 years! They also touch on Ashley Judd's impending divorce from race car driver Dino Franchitti (apparently she got tired of driving around in circles) and the man who pretended to be Notre Dame football star Manti Te'o's fake deceased girlfriend who has now admitted that not only was she a he, but she/he fell hopelessly and romantically in love with Manti. Throw in some Super Bowl picks, chicken wing sauce, and other tasty stuff and you've got a Podcast Party! So tune in to Podcast #72 now! (You don't even have to bring a dish to pass!)
In his latest Podcast, Dick & Jackie are joined once again by the alway funny Joe Noune. They cover everything from playing psychiatrist to a fellow NYC radio morning show team cast member who refused to talk on the air, to some bizarre happenings in that very same radio station's lobby that ended a doorman's career (and most likely his marriage!). Plus...who is the greatest recording artist from the 1970's to today? And who should play Lance Armstrong in the inevitable upcoming movie? (Rumor has it "The Eagles" are doing the theme song: "You Can't Hide Those Lyin' Thighs"). So sit back and tune in to Purtan Podcast #71. And don't forget to check out Dick's daily comedy blog - Monday thru Friday @ dickpurtan.com!
Welcome to another weekend and another new Podcast - (#70!). Today Dick and Jackie are joined by not-so-frequent-but-always-amusing former “Purtan’s Person” Joe Noune. Joe was the man behind many of the character voices on Dick's radio show, from Ronald Reagan to Japanese Comic “Socki Too-Me”. The three of them “tackle” a lot of important issues including Notre Dame football star Manti Te’o’s mysterious, non-existant girlfriend, who apparently died although she was never actually alive. Plus, Joe offers a list of reasons that prove Manti might be just a bit gullible. (For example, he wants to win a Superbowl with the Detroit Lions). They also explain the hot new trend called “Te’oing” - where people take and post pictures of themselves with their imaginary girlfriends. And speaking of “dating”, Joe shares his true-story about a Russian women he met on the Web who wanted him to send her $690 - and not a penny more! And then he shares "an incident" about a REAL woman that he met on the Internet, set up an “in person” date with…and let’s just say there isn’t enough beer in the world to have drunk that woman pretty. So grab your imaginary significant other and tune in to Podcast #70!
Welcome to the weekend and Dick's latest Podcast, "My Stationary Bike Is Getting Me Nowhere, Fast!" Jackie's recovered from her cold and (due to popular demand and some arm-twisting) Dick's wife Gail is back for the second week in a row. Join them as they continue the saga of the ancient exercise bike that Dick foolishly threw away and, upon changing his mind, went to the junkyard and brought back. That plus "Missing Cell Phone Syndrome", What NOT to touch in an airplane, and if you thought we'd escaped the "End of The World"…think again. History's most honored scientist thought otherwise. Dick tells you the year he (the scientist, not Dick) predicted it's all going kaflooy! All this and lots more in Podcast #69 now @ dickpurtan.com
Welcome to the weekend and Dick's latest Podcast (#74). This time around, Dick swapped out daughter #2 (Jackie) for daughter #4 (JoAnne) and her kids Lauren (12) and Adam (9). JoAnne's not only a Mom, she's a news Anchor for Channel 7 Action News in Detroit. We'll have more of that story after the break... No wait, that's TV talk! Since this is just a Podcast, she and the kids let us in on some "behind the scenes" info about the off-air JoAnne. For instance...Her complete lack of cooking skills. (She can talk to World Leaders live on TV but she can't microwave a bag of popcorn with out the fire department showing up). The kids talk about... well, whatever is is 9 and 12 year olds talk about, and Dick explains how, when he was a kid, he mixed up the game "Post Office" with "Spin the Bottle". Let just say he didn't "deliver" on Saturdays - or any other day for that matter. So heat up a snack (Just down ask JoAnne for help) and click on Podcast #74!
They say behind every great man is a great woman...Well in Dick's latest Podcast, you get to meet the woman whose been behind him all these years! Yes, Dick's microphone-shy wife Gail agreed to sit-in for their "under the weather" daughter Jackie as co-host for the first time ever! They not only reveal how, after a houseful of kids and grandkids on Christmas Eve, they spent Christmas Day (Nothing says "Ho Ho Ho" like dinner at a place with plastic menus), they also share their different opinions on movies they saw over the holidays. (According to Dick, they don't call it 'Les Miserable" for nothin'!). They also weigh in on everything from Hugh Hefner's nuptials to Kim Kardashian's pregnancy. And speaking of babies...you'll hear the latest on North Korean dictator Kim Jung Un's expectant wife (Apparent he's got at least one missile that actually works!) So grab your better half - and take a few minutes to listen to Dick and his - in Podcast #68!
Welcome to another weekend...and if you believe the Mayans, it could be one of our last! So with the "End of the World" rapidly approaching on Dec. 21st, Dick and Jackie, along with their special guest and former "Purtan's Person" Tom DeLisle, address some really deep and meaningful topics in Dick's latest Podcast (#66). And what could be more "deep and meaningful" than Convicted-Felon-Former-Detroit-City-Councilwoman Monica Conyers' impending release from the slammer and move into a Half-Way House?! (She made headlines by repeatedly calling the council Prez "Shrek") Dick also tells you about a new Special Edition magazine dedicated entirely to the legendary Detroit Red Wing, Gordie Howe - and Tom shares a story about a "cup" (and we're not talking Stanley here) that he wore just in time to save his, um, family jewels at a hockey game. Speaking of "Royal Jewels" Dick dishes out the latest on Kate Middleton's morning sickness, and explains why England's Boy George told an arena full of Detroit concert goers that "Dick Purtan can kiss my ass! So stop worrying about the Apocalypse for a few minutes, sit back and spend some time catching up with what's going on. It'll come in handy just in case the Mayans were wrong!
So here we are smack dab in the middle of that magical time between Thanksgiving and Christmas! What better time to take a few minutes to spend with a couple of fruitcakes (Dick and Jackie) and their special guest, Dale Johnson. Before Dale became the producer-extradordianare of Dick's 16-Hour Radiothon for the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club, he spent a few years as a “Mall Santa”. Today he shares a few of his favorite stories that include everything from a wet knee to the time his Santa-pants ended up around his ankles. Plus…Dick's got important information if you’re flying this holiday season (on a plane, not a sleigh). Turns out the TSA agents will be scanning a lot more than just you… (Hint: It gives a whole new meaning to “Pie in the Sky”). So take a break from swearing at that strand of lights that just went out on your tree and listen into some Holiday cheer (and a few jeers!) in Podcast #65.
In their latest "Pod-i-sode" (is that a word?) Dick and Jackie touch on a variety of topics in the news. Speaking of "touching", grab onto your Stars and Bars as they take a verbal trip through the twists and turns of the ever-widening Petraeus Sex Scandal. And with the Military "front and center" this week, Dick recounts some personal stories of the eight years he spent on Active Duty and in the Army Reserves. There's also the demise of the Twinkie, hair-raising news about Donald Trump, and the tragic (?) break-up of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Plus...get ready to hit your "Like" button...They'll tell you about Pope Benedict's plans to launch a personal Facebook page. (Dick's worried the Pontiff's profile pic will cut off the top of his hat.) So put down your copy of General Petraeus's biography "All In" ...and "Tune In" to Podcast #64!
What a week! Hurricane Sandy certainly made for a scarier Halloween than usual! And with the Presidential election just days away, the winds (at least the political hot air) continues to blow. In today's installment... Dick, Jackie and his wife/her mother Gail sit down for a look at both big and little things of interest. From the the 108-year-old-woman who cast her very first Presidential ballot (Dick thinks she voted early "just in case") to Lindsay Lohan's tweets that people were being way "too negative" about the big storm, they bounce from topic to topic faster than Chris Christie on his way to a donut shop. Plus, Dick and Gail tell the story of a past-hurricane that they not only lived thru - but actually DROVE thru, and Dick talks about something he did with his alarm clock that had him more confused that Chaz Bono in a unisex bathroom. It's all here in Podcast #63!
Join Dick, Jackie and former "Purtan's Person" and frequent guest Tom DeLisle for what, if the Mayans are right, may be their very last Podcast! While the world ending may not be music to your ears...Dick shares a story that will be: How he and his wife Gail put up every cent they had to bring the Beatles to Cincinnati on their first US tour in 1964. And he tells you which Beatle actually stopped a concert to get the girls in the audience to stop throwing a certain something at the band. (Nope...it wasn't their panties!) Speaking of music, they also discuss why feminist writer Camille Paglia believes Taylor Swift, Katie Perry and Rhianna are "ruining" things for women by sending us "back to the 1950's". Plus, Dick offers up a great last-minute clothing gift idea for that special someone that offers "The Crouch Without The Ouch". So quit staring up a the sky waiting for the Apocalypse and tune in to Podcast #67 Now!
In an effort to keep their mind off the World Series (when today's Podcast was recorded, the Detroit Tigers were down two games to zip against the Giants), Dick and Jackie talk about just about everything else. From old movies (Dick recently sat down and actually watched an Elvis flick ALL THE WAY THRU!) to a rather unusual habit he has of Googling "certain things" while he's watching TV. (You'll have to listen to find out!) And speaking of technology, Jackie reveals the repercussions of accidentally texting her Mom - when she thought she was texting her five sisters. (Can you say "Fifty Shades of Humiliation"?) Finally, Dick unwittingly reveals something that he did that Jackie warns is a clear "danger signal" that he's "really retired". So put on your mental cleats and get ready for a run around the bases of Podcast #62!
As Dick and his daughter - fellow Podcaster Jackie - recorded this latest installment, the Detroit Tigers were in the middle of playing what turned out to be their final game against the Yankees - sending the Tigers to the World Series! Since they didn't know the outcome at the time, they turned to equally pressing issues such as Lindsay Lohan's endorsement of Mitt Romney and Lance Armstrong's new gig as one of the Seven Dwarves (and their not talking "Happy"!) Dick also welcomes some special guests to his dining room table - 3 of his 6 nephews, uh, grandsons - one 9 and the other two 11. The boys share their feelings on everything from "Honey Boo Boo" and Justin Bieber, to what it's like to "date" in elementary school. So put yourself in a "Time Out" and take a few minutes to listen in to Podcast #61.
Ever dreamed of winning an Oscar and or an Emmy and running up on stage to give your big acceptance speech? It actually happened to Dick (an Emmy, not an Oscar) Unfortunately he found out moments later that...well...it didn't exactly belong to him. Oops. (Too bad Kayne West hadn't been there to grab the mic and give credit to Beyonce!) In today's Podcast, Dick recounts that rather embarrassing story - along with the time he and a good friend celebrated a little too much at a University of Michigan Football Game and ended up trapped in the bathroom of his daughter Jackie's dorm. (Don't ask...He'll tell!) And somehow, Dick and his fellow Podcasters also manages to address some of today's most pressing issues, including how to get sympathy from your wife or girlfriend when you've been "over served", "Where in the World Is Jimmy Hoffa?" and who had/has the better body, Psycho star Janet Leigh or her daughter Jamie Lee Curtis? So sit back and prepare to be "Showered" with some fascinating stories!
Today, Dick and daughter Jackie sit down with frequent and "fascinating" (his word, not theirs) guest Tom DeLisle for a rapid fire look at celebs both living and those who have gone to that great People Magazine in the sky. From Madonna's pledge to strip naked if Obama is re-elected to Charlize Theron's new obese, gay boyfriend…it's all here. Tom, a friend of Robert and Ethel Kennedy's daughter Courtney, shares some embarrassing stories about his time with her (hint: alcohol, road trips and song lyrics don't always make for the best mix). And, Dick being Dick, he somehow manages to work in some "new" info about World War II and wraps things up with an in-depth look at the sex life of gorillas and chimpanzee's butts. So sit your butt down and check out Podcast #60!
Today Dick and daughter Jackie prove they're on the "cutting edge" as they welcome Jackie's hair stylist, Gjoni, to the Podcast. If you've ever wondered what women (and yes, men) are willing to confess to their stylist - it's a must shear... uh... hear! As Gjoni says, he's "like a Priest with a Blow Dryer". He also offers inside info on what's "in" for your hair this season and offers his opinion on the topless pix of Kate Middleton (He doesn't see anything wrong with it even though she's the future QUEEN OF ENGLAND!). From why a majority of CEO's part their hair on the right, to a sure-fire & simple way women can use their locks to look incredibly sexy, it's all hair... uh here!
In his latest Podcast, Dick welcomes his #4 (of 6) daughter and TV news anchor JoAnne back to the conversation. JoAnne offers up some exciting "behind the scenes" secrets about how the TV news biz works - and some tricks anchors use to keep from sounding, well, uh, stupid. They also reveal what Katie Couric told JoAnne she found "amazing" about her when the two recently worked together - plus JoAnne reveals the one name Katie DOES NOT want to be called! JoAnne's 11 and 9 year old kids also stop by with their views on how their TV mom looks without make-up. (Ouch!) So powder your nose and take a shine to Purtan Podcast #57!
Today, Dick and co-Podcaster Jackie, (daughter #2), welcome JoAnne Purtan (daughter #4) to the table. JoAnne - a TV News Anchor in Detroit - is the last of the 6 Purtan girls to make her Podcast debut. They cover a wide range of important topics ranging from Bill Clinton's "talents" (politically and otherwise) to how it feels to be told, "You look so much prettier on TV than you do in person!" (And you wonder why Dick stuck with radio!) They also touch (figuratively, not literally) on Kathy Lee's boobs and get up-to-the-minute news on life in elementary school from Jackie and JoAnne's sons Charlie and Adam. So take a "recess" from whatever you're doing and tune-in to Podcast #56!
Today Dick and Jackie welcome back former "Purtan's Person" Joe Noune to the Podcast. Joe (the owner of many voices and master of a few!) brings President Ronald Reagan back to life just in time for the political conventions. They also talk about Prince Harry's Royal pickle and the new romance blossoming between Superman & Wonder Woman. But wait! There's more! Elvis's (previously enjoyed) underpants are going up on the the auction block and Dick will tell you why they should be marked "Return To Sender"! So swivel your hips into a comfortable position and click on Podcast #55!
Today Dick is joined by Art Vuolo... who's known in the broadcast business as "Radio's Best Friend". They talk about the heyday of radio - when people carried transistor radios with them everywhere and have now been replaced with iEverythings. They also take a look back -- comparing how vastly different radio is today from the way it was. So many changes... some good, but mostly bad. Dick also tells two great stories: One about a waitress who's one pancake short of a stack when it comes to History, plus a hilarious (and true) recounting of the time 90-something legendary Detroit Weatherman, Sonny Eliot actually heckled a stand-up comic. Wait until you hear what the comic had to say! So stand-up - or sit down - and click on Podcast #54.
As the Olympics draw to a close... Dick, Jackie and former "Purtan's Person" Dave Zoran discuss the sports they think are hot, not and in between. Plus...they explain how Michael Phelps is trying to improve his breast stroke (he's got a girlfriend!) and why Ryan Lochte's mom announced to the world that her son only does "one night stands". They also take a look at "The Way We Were" with the passing of Marvin Hamlisch, whose music was featured in countless films including "The Sting". And speaking of "Stings"... Dick recounts his recent encounter with a rogue bee. So put on some Off... and turn the Podcast on!
In honor of the Olympic games... Dick, Jackie and the ever-popular former "Purtan's Person" Tom DeLisle run rings around a variety of subjects. From Fred Willard giving more than "two thumbs up" at an adult movie theater and why anyone would take that risk, to some interesting speculation on the timing of Joe Paterno's death (think of the Penn State Football field as a sort of "Grassy Knoll") it's all here. Throw in their discussion about the world's fattest woman losing 100 pounds by having sex 7 times a day (which would make a popular Olympic event) and you've got a Podcast that will "weigh on your mind" long after it's over! Grab a 32 ounce soda pop (unless you live in NYC), sit back and let the games begin!
Today Dick and Jackie are joined once again by former "Purtan's Person" Tom DeLisle for a conversation that covers just about everything under the sun. From Kim Jong Un's "Un-availablity" (the good one's are always taken!) to how some people (Dick and Tom included) have an usual physical response when they're really concentrating - the comments flow faster than Michael Phelps in an Olympic pool. Plus...Tom shares some great stories about the legendary Detroit Red Wing Gordie Howe and Dick tells of a recent encounter with a man who gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "I'm not from around here". So turn off the Women's Beach Volleyball for a few minutes and listen in to Dick's latest Podcast. It's at least worth a Bronze!
In this, their 50th Podcast, Dick and Jackie welcome Dick's original producer and character voice talent, Tom Ryan, to the table for a flashback to Purtan's start in Detroit Radio. These were the days when Top 40 Radio ruled the airwaves, and Keener 13, Dick's home for three unforgettable years, was the King of the Hill. Find out how Tom went from Switchboard Operator to on-air Sidekick and re-live some of the moments that made it impossible for anyone listening to "switch that dial".
For today's Post-4th-of-July Pre-Dick's-Birthday Podcast, he and Jackie are joined by former "Purtan's Person" Jim Ochs for a riveting discussion about everything from the proposed "Zombie Theme Park" in Detroit, to the Higgs Boson "God Particle", to Talking Urinal Cakes. And speaking of bathrooms - they ponder the important question: Now that Obamacare has been declared a "Tax", will IRS agents be giving rectal exams? So pour yourself something cold and... bottoms up!
In today’s Podcast we kick off the holiday festivities with verbal fireworks as Dick and Jackie are joined by the always funny "Purtan's Person" Joe Noune. From Obamacare getting the thumbs up, to a new study that shows people can get just as much pleasure from using Facebook as they do from having sex, it's all in Dick’s latest Podcast. (Nancy Pelosi says you can get the same pleasure from Obamacare as you can from sex, but that’s for another day!) Plus Joe has a great Jack Nicholson story and the group mourns the death of a 100-year-old turtle! Check it out now!
In today's edition, Dick and Jackie run the gamut from "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" (Dick's Father's Day gifts, not the movie!) to the latest fried food to sweep the "State Fair" circuit (apparently last years Fried Kool-Aid Balls weren't enough). Plus... apparently some Americans think we need a new National Anthem and Dick will tell you what music star the majority of those surveyed want to write it. Even more fun are the runners-up! So sit back and listen to a rapid-fire rundown of a whole lot of things under the sun!
Today’s Podcast is kinda like a clown car… more and more people just keep pilin’ out. Dick and Jackie are joined by newly married daughter Jill, new-mommy daughter Julie, and her newly born son Brayden as they talk about everything from Kayne West’s pricey new sneakers to the fact that scientists have proven there really is an “Old Person Smell”. Plus… we hop on the “Rolling Stone” bandwagon and give our own picks for the “Worst Song Of All Time”.
Well today’s the day! My first Podcast. Jackie and Big Al join me to sit around and shoot the breeze! And let’s face it, the breeze needs to be shot because it’s hotter than hell! Stay cool and I hope you enjoy our first leap into cyber-casting!
Today Dick takes a fascinating trip down Musical Memory Lane with Jack Ryan, author of the book "Recollections of The Detroit Years: Motown Memories From The People Who Made Them". Find out who REALLY discovered the Jackson 5 (no... it wasn't actually Diana Ross) to some pretty surprising facts about Marvin Gaye. Turns out what was "Goin' On" was that he wasn't paying taxes, kidnapped his own daughter and fled the country. From how Barry Gordy made every decision to an alleged epileptic seizure during a concert that the audience thought was just some crazy dancing... it's all here. And don't forget to check out Dick's topical take on the day's events every Monday through Thursday at DickPurtan.com.
Today former "Purtan's Person" Tom Delisle returns to the table, joining Dick and Jackie with a unique first-hand account of behind-the-scenes showbiz stories from the good old days. (You know... before "Jersey Shore" and "Keeping Up With The Kardashians"). We're talking Johnny Carson here. Tom had an intimate relationship with "Family Feud" & "The Match Game" star Richard Dawson (no... not THAT kind of intimate relationship). Tom wrote monologues for Dawson, who regularly hosted "The Tonight Show" when Johnny took vacation. The encounters between the three of them are not only funny, but also offer fascinating insight into "the real Carson" - the man-behind-the-man who put us all to bed at night. And so, without further ado, "HERE'S....... THE PODCAST!"
Today Dick and Jackie offer up a re-cap of the big Purtan wedding last weekend. It may not have been a same-sex marriage, but I think even President Obama and Joe Biden would have had a good time at the reception! Plus, with Mother's Day the same weekend... Jackie tells us about a special gift she got from her 10-year-old son Charlie that warmed her heart and froze her "nether regions". And speaking of "Mothering" - Time Magazine's new "Breast Feeding Cover" is all the rage - and causing some rage as well with it's touting of "Total Attachment Parenting". From NEVER letting your baby cry to letting the "baby" nurse well into toddlerhood and sleep with Mom and Dad indefinitely, Dick thinks the doctor behind the theory should be put in a Time Out! From Wedding Bells to Baby Blues... listen in on the conversation right now! And don't forget to check out Dick's daily topical comedy blog every Monday through Thursday @ dickpurtan.com
It's a big weekend for Dick, his wife Gail and the whole Purtan family as daughter Jill (#3 of 6) prepares to walk the last mile... um... I mean... down the aisle! She's asked both of her parents to give her away this time since Dick did it alone last time and it just didn't take! Join the proud parents, the blushing Bride-to-be, and her sister Jackie, as they reveal the inside secrets of the impending nuptials (Yes... Dick will be leading the group in the traditional YMCA) to the drama that ensued when four month old nephew Brayden was chosen as the ring bearer (over the other 5 male cousins)... it's all here for your listening pleasure. (Except for the wedding night... there are just some things that a Dad doesn't want to know!)
Today, former Purtan's Person Joe Noune re-joins Dick and Jackie for a "rectangular table" discussion about everything from bizarre car-color names to Osama bin Laden's strange desire to keep VEEP Joe Biden alive. Throw into the mix a few (true!) parakeet stories, the John Edwards debacle, and our unfortunate decision to download (and actually use) the new "Ugly Meter" App during the Podcast - and you've got for some interesting listening. Pour a cup of coffee (Colombian if you have it - as everyone knows they grow great coffee and great hookers there) and join us!
Today Dick is back broadcasting from up North after dodging the not cold, not snowy, ridiculously mild March and April Michigan weather by going to Florida. He is joined by his "regular" fellow Podcaster daughter Jackie, along with special guest star... Dr. Phil. (Okay, it's actually his daughter Jessica - But she is a psychologist and has much nicer hair and a thinner mustache). They touch on everything from exercise & eating habits to Jessica's 8 year old son Jack who given recent events in Colombia... may end up becoming a Secret Service Agent. Buckle your seat belts... it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Today Dick sits down with Detroit Radio veteran, former program director, teacher and "observer" Dick Kernan to talk about the immense changes that have affected so many people in the broadcast industry... including the listeners. Kernan was the first program director of the legendary Detroit Rock station WRIF (Baby!) in the late 1960's. He's been involved in the radio and media business ever since. From former Detroit jock Howard Stern all the way to the legendary Dick Clark, Purtan and Kernan share their thoughts on the "State of The (Radio) Union"... and Purtan offers up his personal experiences with both Stern and Dick Clark.
In today's installment, Dick talks to his daughter Jill's son and daughter (okay, his grandkids) Matthew (17) and Julia (14) during a visit to the family vacation home in Florida. They cover everything from their career aspirations (yep - they both want to go into broadcasting!) to mis-pronounced words and the movie,"The Hunger Games". And speaking of "Hunger" even the kids notice that waiters and waitresses tend to get nicer the closer it gets to "tip time". Now if Dick could only get the kids to pick up the check once in a while...
Today Dick reveals where he's been the last few weeks, what he's been doing, and how he learned the "definitive scientific" explanation as to why some women give birth to either all girls or all boys. Plus... Jackie tells the story of how a nurse she knows told her how incredibly hard life is for her, because she's just sooooooooooo gosh darn beautiful! (The other woman, not Jackie!) And I'll explain why you won't be seeing the big, bearded"Tax Master Man" guy on TV anymore!
While Dick takes one more Podcast off, he once again leaves three of his six daughters in charge. Good idea? You be the Supreme Cou..., uh, judge. Join Jackie, Jennifer, and this time, baby sister Julie, as they talk about everything from changing diapers to the REAL location of the G-Spot. It's a conversation you won't want to miss (although, Dick most likely will!)
Dick is taking a long weekend and, with some trepidation, has left this edition of the Podcast in the semi-capable hands of daughters Jackie, (his regular co-host) and two of his five other daughters, Jennifer and Jill. With "Dad" away... the girls cover a few topics that probably wouldn't have made the Podcast otherwise: From what Moms are really reading these days (oh my!) to the importance of Oscar Mayer Little Weiners at family gatherings... the girls let it all hang out. Think of it as "The View" without the cat fights. Enjoy... chances are, Dick's never going to let this happen again!