Johnny Dare Morning Show: Recent Episodes
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For better or worse, The Johnny Dare Morning Show has been waking up Kansas City since 1993. You would think we could find a better show by now! You never know what might happen when Johnny, Jake, Gregg, T-Bone, and Nycki fire-up weekdays from 6 till 10am. Enjoy some of their best bits, parody songs, and recent interviews below.
Many don't know that Impractical Jokers star Brian Quinn used to be a fire fighter in NYC!They also probably don't know that he got arrested once at Oktoberfest in Germany! We talked about all that and more this moring!
Smithville MO native Mandy Horvath is, in short, a total bad ass.After tragically losing both legs in 2014, she has grabbed headlines for he climbs of Mt Kilimanjaro, Pike's Peak and more.And now she's gearing up for biggest challenge yet, appearing on Discovery's "Naked & Afraid"!
Musician Tim Montana has quickly become a friend of this show, not only because his latest album, Savage, is amazing, but because his real life story has to be heard to be believed!He hung out with us in the studio and today and it was quickly apparent that he's definitely one of us!
Oh sure, Valentine's Day is a week away...but there's another, less publicized holiday the day before...National Mistress Day!!Which is also the day most people get busted!!We talked to private investigator Carey Torrice this morning, and she had some stories!!
With the Super Bowl coming up on Sunday, Americans are estimated to bet over $1 BILLION on the game...and to help us navigate those murky waters, and to help us not lose our asses, we turn to a man so tied to sports handicapping that Hollywood made the movie "Two For The Show" on him!!
We're headin' in to Super Bowl weekend and the haters are hatin'...crank this one up and let 'em know how you feel!!
After centuries of men using whatever was on hand to lube up for masturbation...hand lotion, their own tears, blood...ok, maybe not blood...but FINALLY there's a jerk lube for the discerning gentleman....Dr. Tuggs!!
When you wanna know about what it's like to actually play in the Super Bowl, it's best to ask an expert...so today we talked to former Chiefs Defensive End Jared Allen who, while playing for the Carolina Panthers, played in Super Bowl 50! And as always, Jared had a lot to say!!
Coming off of last Sunday's Cook Off Clash, NASCAR legend and Friend of the Show has a VERY busy next couple of weeks on tap.Not only is he heading to NOLA to cheer on his favorite team, The Chiefs, at the Super Bowl, but then he has to turn right around and head to Florida for the legendary Daytona 500!!Ol' Clint's liver is gonna need a vacation!
Your Kansas City Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl next week and there's no one better to get fill us in on all of the latest than the voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus!
Las Vegas ice cream truck owner/operator Billy Settlemyers made headlines this week after some dumbass on posted a video on TikTok mistakenly identifying his truck as an ICE vehicle, claiming he was trying to lure unsuspecting immigrants into his truck...and we talked to Billy about all the stupidity this morning!!
Most first met Gilby Clarke when he replaced Izzy Stradlin on tour with Guns n Roses...a position he filled from '91-'94...but we've been fans since his previous band Kill For Thrills, through his work with Slash's Snakepit and more....and now he's filling in for Nita Strauss for a run of dates with Alice Cooper!!And we got the chance to catch up with him this morning!
Tim Montana is a fairly new name to the listeners of this station, but he's quickly become a good friend of the show...not only because he's a fantastic singer/guitarist/songwriter, but because he's one of us...he's a real as it gets...and he's got a lot of stories to tell!
The Chiefs take on the Bills for the AFC CHAMPIONSHIP on Sunday!! Crank up this week's fight song!!!
It's been a minute since we've talked to our cold friend, comedian/actor Robert Kelly...but with him coming into the Comedy Club of KC this weekend...we decided it was time to catch up...and we quickly found out that he's still as amazingly fucked up as ever!!
Friend of the Show and Impractical Jokers star James "Murr" Murray might as well move to KC at this point.Between coming in for The Big Slick, filming a movie here last October, and returning for Big Slick this year and doing stand up at Funny Bone this may...he's practically a hometown boy at this point!
It's been a few years since Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider announced that he was retiring...and since then, all of that free time has resulted in solo albums, books, movie deals and a whole lot more...so much for retirement!!
Doug Stanhope is the kind of comedian that you either are completely terrified of what's going to come out of his mouth, or the type that you will follow to the end of the earth...and with his new special "Discount Meat" he's proven that point even more.From murder enthusiasts, tripper tourism and everything in between, Stanhope proves he's still at the top of his game!
We've known Rudy Reyes, star of the FOX show "Special Forces: Wolrd's Toughest Test" since the early 90s....and you would be hard pressed to find someone who is as patriotic for all the right reasons than him.And now that the show is in it's 3rd season, we thought it was time to catch up with our old friend to see what this season has in store and what's up in his world!
Dear Johnny,On December 13th, my wife Anna, had an appointment with a Hematologist/Oncologist dueto severe anemia. That night at 7pm, we received a call from the doctor telling us to go tothe Emergency Room for a blood transfusion due to a hemoglobin level of 5.1 (normallevels are usually between 12.0-15.0). Fifteen minutes later, her doctor called again and toldus she needed to go to a bigger hospital because there was significant percentage of blasts(immature white blood cells) in her blood. Finding these blasts is a strong indicator ofleukemia. That evening we arrived at the University of Kansas Hospital. After talking with anurse, she was admitted to Labor & Delivery unit because, she is also 18 weeks pregnant.After completing more blood work it was determined that she needed 3 units of bloodbecause her hemoglobin had dropped to 4.5. The following day two Hematologists came todeliver the news that she has Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), which is an aggressive form ofLeukemia, and she would need to be admitted to the Leukemia unit to begin a minimum 5week stay where she would start chemotherapy. The hard part is now that she isimmunocompromised, she is unable to see the kids in person until she can go home. After abone marrow biopsy, her form of Leukemia was confirmed. December 20th she began herfirst round of chemotherapy and will continue with this round of treatment for a total of 7days. There is no guarantee that this round of chemotherapy will put her into remission; inthe event that it does not, she will begin another round of treatment. These past few weekshave been such a crazy, overwhelming, whirlwind of events. This is such a scary time for ourfamily; but we are staying as positive as we can. We are just trying to focus on what ishappening now and not worry about the future. I just want to say friends and family havebeen so great to help out with the boys, meals, and sending well wishes and prayers. Youreally have no idea who is in your corner until something like this happens and we areblessed for the support we have received. I have taken several days off work and it has putus behind and I just don’t want my wife to have any extra worries. Thank you for reading ourletter. We appreciate it.AaronWho Helped: Bradley, Shane, Kevin, David, Willis, Emily with IBEW Local 124, Stump, CosentinosHow You Helped: 3 months mortgage, gas/electric and phone bills, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Every year, we wrap up the season with the Jackyl Family Reunion and it’s ALWAYS a drunken good time!! And this year won’t be any different!!And as we get set to get our livers warmed up for the main event, we got Jackyl’s Jesse James Dupree on the horn to talk about what’s gonna go down…you know, while we can still remember it all…..
Dear Johnny,My name is Amy and I’ve been a Med Tech at local nursing homes for the last 14 years.My husband works fulltime at a manufacturing job in the caves. We are really strugglingthis year. Two weeks ago, my position was eliminated at the facility I’ve been working at.After an interview yesterday, I will be back at a new nursing home starting this Friday.But in the downtime, my husband was laid off for a week. When work is slow they justdon’t go in (but he is back at work this week). The gap in funds has put us behind. Wemanaged to pay December rent, but January is due on the 1st. My electric and gas arealso behind. I’m also writing to you about my beautiful little boy, Paxton, who’s in the 3rdgrade and turned 9 on December 10th. He is having a rough time. In kindergarten, hewas diagnosed with language and learning disorder. He has trouble comprehendinglanguage, instructions, and understanding simple tasks. He falls behind very quickly. Hegoes to school and has IEP classes (Individualized Education Program), but he feelsdifferent. He gets quiet when he doesn’t understand, he’s socially awkward, has troublemaking friends, and gets picked on. He constantly calls himself stupid and I hate it. I amworking on getting him into counseling. It’s sad to see his confidence go from 100 to 0.Things are so tight with bills and I just want a little something under the tree for him fromSanta. Thank you for reading my letter. I appreciate anything you can do.AmyWho Helped: Troy, Keith, Danelle, Nick, Casey, Luke, Russ, Cosentino’sHow You Helped: Caught up on rent, electric and gas, Christmas for Paxton, groceries
Dear Johnny,My name is Shelby and I work full time and I’m also a student. I’m writing for helpbecause I have an emergency. A few days ago our service animal, Luna (a husky), wasplaying in the yard and fell and injured her knee. We rushed her to the emergency vetand found out she needs a TPLO surgery (tibial plateau osteotomy). She has adislocated kneecap and torn CCL (puppy version of an ACL). Her surgery costs $3800to repair and we just don’t have it. Luna is a big part of our family, and more than that,she is my service dog. In May, I was having severe headaches and was diagnosed witha brain tumor that effects my vision. It’s a pituitary adenoma about the size of a largegumball. It’s not cancerous, but it suppresses my adrenal gland and can cause seizuresand severe drops in blood pressure. I may have to have surgery, but for now I’m onmedication to regulate it. Luna is trained and certified as an alert dog for seizures andblood pressure alerts, and I love her and need her. I can’t do without her. Thanks forreading my letter and for any help you can give. I can provide any documentation or vetestimate you need.Thank you,ShelbyWho Helped: Amy, Jeff & Tracy, Pete & Pipefitters 533, Derek, Tammy How You Helped: Paid for Luna’s veterinary surgery, pet ramp
With the barrage of news coverage and conspiracies surrounding the mystery drones on the East Coast, it was good timing for documentary filmmaker and UAP/UFO expert James Fox to release his latest work, “The Program” that delves into the changing landscape of the government’s involvement in getting to the bottom of all of the recent encounters with UFOs and more….and he called the show this morning to talk all matter of unexplained phenomena!
Dear Johnny,My name is Jessie and my husband is John and we have two little girls that are 6 and 9.We both work (my husband is a diesel mechanic with a trucking company and I cleanhouses). About 7 weeks ago we had a scare, my husband was on his motorcycle on hisway home from work and hit a deer not far from our house up in Gladstone. He had multiple injuries including a broken pelvis, broken left femur, broken ribs and road rash.It’s been a hard road for him to get back on his feet, but we’re just happy it wasn’tworse. I’ve worked to try to clean extra houses to keep our heads above water whilehe’s had to take some time off for recovery. We’ve used up what little we had in savingsto try to keep up on bills and we’ve done ok for the most part, but I’m really worriedabout rent. We haven’t been able to come up with money to cover December and it’ll beJanuary 1 before you know it. The good news is, my husband was just cleared to goback to work on December 30th. I’m just praying we can make it until that first paycheck back. We’ve been through so much as a family. I’ve just tried to keep everything as normal as possible for the girls, but it’s been rough. I just ask that maybe you could please consider us and thank you for reading our letter.JessieWho Helped: Mary, Ashley, Big Eric, Shannon, Jason, Mike, CosentinosHow You Helped: Caught up on rent + one month, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Dear Johnny,My name is Candace and I am married with two kids, 14 and 5. My husband James andI both work full time jobs, but have had trouble lately trying to stay above financialissues. Our truck has been in and out of the shop for the past few months for onereason or another. Our transmission went out, sensors were going bad and then somecomputer issues. Getting repairs done has set us back so much that I even had to pawnmy wedding ring just to cover some of the costs. We’ve also fallen behind on paying fordaycare for our youngest son. I recently had to change jobs to be closer to home to cutdown on daycare hours, but we just can’t catch up. They have been good about workingwith us, but I’m afraid we could lose our spot. I’m a US Army veteran and have beentaught to never give up, but I just don’t know I’m ever going to be able to fix this. I thankyou for taking the time to read my letter and anything you could do would be muchappreciated.CandaceWho Helped: Jason, Sue, Zach, Kevin, Amish Adam, Red, CosnetinosHow You Helped: Caught up daycare payments + one month, gave money to get wedding ring back from pawn, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Dear Johnny,My dad, Tom, is a retired carpenter, but has since went back to work as amaintenance man to make ends meet. Due to the nature of his work as acarpenter, he has numerous health issues. He has had Hip replacement,Knee replacement, Herniated disk surgery, both rotator cuffs repaired, andmore.My dad has been a hard worker his whole life. I used to watch my dad frommy bedroom window leave for work early in the mornings. He would comehome as soon as he could, dirty and tired but never too tired for us kids.Even with the struggles he would still smile and laugh. He loves tellingstories and stupid jokes. But over the last few years, I’ve seen him smileless and less because of problems with his teeth. He has had upperdentures for the last 15 years, but recently has had serious infection in fourof his bottom teeth (two of them had to be pulled). His dentist has warnedhim that he needs denture replacement. He has health and dental, but itdoesn’t cover dentures.He lives alone now and it’s hard for him to come up with that extra money.I try and help as much as I can, but I am a single mother that works fulltime trying to get by myself. I would do anything for my dad. He needsupper and lower dentures, but he just doesn’t have the money. I know he isworried about infection and it’s painful for him to even eat and I think hegets embarrassed in public because of his teeth. He’s always been my bestfriend and I’m just scared that if we don’t fix this he’ll have problems downthe road. I really would just be able to help my dad smile again.Thank you for all you guys do, it is greatly appreciated by everyone.DestinyWho Helped: Christopher & Pipefitters 533. Alexander Ray’s TV & Appliance, Tom, Joe & Miles, Lori, Jerry, Cosentino’sHow You Helped: raised money for new dentures for her father and groceries
Dear Johnny,I am not one to really ever ask for help or assistance, but this year has been different.Things were going well, and my husband and I are both working. Then a week beforeThanksgiving, my mother in law suddenly passed away of a heart attack the nightbefore she was scheduled to be released to come home from her nursing/rehab facility.We are still in shock, can't wrap our head around it. Needless to say, my husband and Iare now taking care of my father in law and my husband’s uncle.In 2012, my father in law was injured in a 4-wheeler accident and a tractor weightlanded on the side of his head. Mentally and physically it has been a real struggle forhim and he needs our care. Both of them are living with us as this time.We both work construction, but with time off for the funeral and getting our house inorder we’ve fallen a little bit behind.I'm not one to ask for help, but when it comes to family, you do whatever you can.Thank you for reading my letter and Merry Christmas to you guys.Thank you,CarolynWho Helped: Colby, Jim, Shannon, Cosentino’sHow You Helped: Caught up mortgage, Christmas for the grandkids, groceries
Dear Johnny and Morning Show,I don’t know if you remember me, but this is Clint. You helped my family and our little boy, Maddox, last year. Unfortunately, December 7th 2024 our 4yr old Mighty Maddox lost his fight with brain cancer. He fought so hard and actually beat the cancer initially...unfortunately, 3 months after beating it the cancer came back with a vengeance. Mighty Maddox truly fought so very hard. Even though he was just 4yrs old Maddox has inspired many others to fight just as hard as he did as well as touching the hearts and minds of many more. I am truly grateful to you guys and the people of Kansas City for giving us a final Christmas with Maddox that was unforgettable and we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Personally, I just wanted to give you an update and to say thank you to you all for giving our family a gift we can hold on to forever.Thanks again and Merry Christmas,ClintWho Helped: Emily, Shelby, Brian, Cody, James
Dear Johnny,My name is Alicia and I am in a desperate situation. In mid-October, my 2008 ChevroletImpala-- my driver's side front Window went off track and is wide open and won’t goback up. Then a few days later, I noticed my muffler started vibrating underneath thecar. I’ve tried to cover the window the best I can, but it’s been some cold drives backand forth to work. And then at the end of October, as the weather started to turn cold, Itried to turn on my furnace and it was not working right. I try not to think about itbecause I just don’t have the money to get it fixed and I hoped it would be okay. Acouple of weeks ago when the weather really turned cold, I tried to fire it back up and itwould only blow cold air, so I tried to get the temperature up to at least 58 degrees. Itbegan making a buzzing sound for a minute then shutting off for 30 seconds to a minutethen try to come back on with the same buzzing sound. I knew something wasn’t right,so I just let it shut off. That has made for some really cold nights the last couple ofweeks. I went to bed a few nights ago and it was 43 degrees inside my house. I calledan HVAC technician to come out to my house and he said it could possibly be a blowermotor and/or a transformer. He quoted me more than $1000 to fix it and I just don’t have the money.I work a full-time job and I’m just at my wits end. I’m driving to work every day with thewindow down and the cold blowing in my face and then come back to a house that’susually in the mid-40’s degrees. I’ve been staying with a friend the last couple of nightsbecause I just don’t know what to do. I make just enough to cover my bills and getgroceries, but I just don’t have a way to get past this. I hate having to ask for help, butthank you for taking the time to read my letter. Any help would be appreciated.Sincerely,AliciaWho helped: Trevor our car mechanic, Joel with McFarland Heating and Cooling, Emily, Cosentino’sHow you helped: fixed the window in her car and installed a brand new furnace, paid water bill, groceries
Dear Johnny,My name is Faith and I’m writing because me, my husband and 3 children had a giantloss last week. On Wednesday, December 4th we had a house fire from a faultyelectrical issue in our garage. It was a total loss from smoke, fire and water damage.Renters insurance will help cover us, but it’s going to take a minute. Red Cross wasable to give us immediate help with a hotel room, but we are now just trying to put thepieces back together. We have 3 kids and we are devastated to say the least. But,thankfully no one was hurt and we are counting our blessings. If there’s anything youcould do to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless!FaithWho Helped: Pinball Jeff & Kathy, Jeremy Dixon & DSS, Lisa, Jason, Ginger, Shane, Sue, Levi, Benjamin, Jeremy, Ryan WestwardHow You Helped: Hotel fees for a week, money for clothes/coats/necessities, Christmas for the kids
Any day that our old friend, comedian Josh Wolf, rolls into KC and stops by the studio is a good day!And today was no different!
Dear Johnny,My name is Amanda, my husband is Jed and we have four beautiful kids. Chase 13,Jaxon 11, and twin girls Paige and Piper 8. Jed is a sheet metal worker with Local 2 andI’m a loan processor. We both have worked hard to get where we are in life, but I neverthought I’d have to write this letter.About a month ago Jed started to have some weird symptoms of numbness in his leftarm and hand, and headaches. He thought it was a pinched nerve. A couple of weekslater he had a migraine that increased in severity and it became debilitating. He went tothe emergency room on Saturday 11/16. After a cat scan, they discovered a baseballsize tumor in the right side of his brain. He was immediately transferred to the Universityof Kansas Medical Center. They did a tumor resection on Monday 11/18, just two dayslater. The tumor was sent off so they could find out what we were dealing with. Braintumors are graded 1-4. A grade 1 tumor is a slow growing tumor that is usually treatedwith good outcomes. The higher the grade the more aggressive the cancer and theworse the prognosis is.On Monday of this week we had the follow up appointment and pathology results for thetumor. The tumor is unfortunately a grade 4 glioblastoma. The most aggressive type ofprimary brain tumor. Statistically it’s not good. Long term survival is not in our favor.He starts 6 weeks of radiation right after Christmas, followed by chemotherapy. He’llalso have to have physical and occupational therapy to regain and work on fine motorskills.Jed has been off work for just over a month now and on one income we’re starting to fallbehind. It’s all been just so much in a short amount of time. Jed knows he’s in the fightof his life and we just want to be here for him. We’ll see as treatment progresses wherethis takes us, but I just want to take some pressure off of him and the family while wefight this battle.Thank you for reading my letter and keep us in your thoughts.AmandaWho helped: Bobby, Mike, Jeremy, Candy, Chris & Pipefitters 533, Cosentino’sHow you helped: Mortgage payment, electric bill, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Dear Johnny,My name is Terri and I have been a daycare provider for over 30 years in the BlueSprings community. I have watched over mostly children from area teachers and I loveevery minute of it. I’ve helped with kids from most major school districts on the Missouriside including Blue Springs, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Grain Valley, Raytown, andthe list goes on and on. I genuinely love these kids and try not to be the “typicaldaycare provider.” I fix homemade meals for the kids every day for breakfast and lunch,customize a preschool curriculum, go to the kids’ birthday parties and help themcelebrate birthdays and holidays to make them feel special. I really try to spare noexpense for the kids I care for and look after every day.Over the last couple of years, my family and I have suffered some hardships. My husband, Larry, of nearly 30 years had to quit his job as a local mechanic due to theeffects of his progressing Parkinson’s Disease. In the Spring we suffered a smallkitchen fire and insurance covered most of the repairs, but we did have some out ofpocket expense to make sure we were running things safely and efficiently. Recently,the strong winds that came through town a couple of weeks ago and caused a branch tofall from a nearby tree and puncture a hole in the back porch roof. It also blew over aportion of our fence in the backyard. Insurance will cover the repairs, but I just can’tafford the large deductible.Going to a single income family has already put financial strain us, but adding the fire,the roof and fence repair, and my husband’s medical expenses makes it hard to stayafloat. I have started doing “DoorDash” after all the kids have been picked up just to tryand make ends meet.Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and any help would be greatlyappreciated. Merry Christmas.Sincerely,TerriWho helped: Gary, Jason, Shane, Tony, Sue, Gene, Allison, Jason, Consentino’sHow you helped: 3 months of mortgage payments, insurance deductible for roof repair, groceries
April Balascio had a rough childhood to say the least...but she always felt like there was something more sinister lurking...and in 2009, she found out what that was...the fact that her father Edward Wayne Edwards was a serial killer..and she herself turned him in!She tells her story in her new book, Raised by a Serial Killer and we talked to her all about it.
Dear Johnny,My husband, Josh, had an accident at work in 2015. He works for a small drywallcompany and the scaffolding he was on tipped over and he fell 15 feet. He broke hiswrist, cracked one heel and shattered the other. After 19 surgeries and a few years laterhe is a below the knee (left leg) amputee. We did not have health insurance, but werecovered by workers comp for upkeep on his prosthesis until about 2 years ago. He wentback to work as soon as possible for the same drywall company. He needed a newmechanical foot for the prosthesis last year and our prosthetic people are awesome,and got us set up with a payment plan which we finished about 2 months ago. Now fromwear and tear and his leg slightly shrinking, he needs a new socket, which is moreexpensive than the cost of the foot we just paid off! We both work full time. I work innursing and he works in construction, but it still leaves us paycheck to paycheck.Without a new socket he won't be able to work, and without both our paychecks I’mafraid we will lose everything. The socket for his prosthesis now doesn't fit his stumpproperly anymore, and due to the day after day he is getting sores on his leg andworking while in constant pain. I just want him to be able to work comfortably and notrisk another infection that could get even worse. Merry Christmas and thank you forreading my letter. Any help at all would be more than appreciated.Thank you,Catie Who helped: Billy Brimblecom & Steps of Faith, CosentinosHow you helped: New prosthetic socket, groceries
Former Chiefs QB and Friend of the Show Trent Green is no stranger to the limelight...from his stellar NFL career and his work with CBS as a sportscaster...but now he's added actor to his resume with his cameo in the new Hallmark movie, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" and we talked to him all about it this moring!
Actor Danny Trejo is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood...not to mention he's become a food icon with his Trejo's Tacos and Donuts restaurants...and now he's hosting the new History Channel series, Mysteries Unearthed, and he stopped by today to tell us about that and more!
Dear Johnny,This year has been incredibly hard on our family. After battling health issues it feels likewe’re just sinking and can't stay afloat.My husband is working, but I had to step away from job due to health issues and I amwaiting for disability/social security.In 2021 I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. In 2022 I had Radioactive iodine ablationfor Thyroid cancer. This year I have been dealing with a lot of symptoms that wethought were caused by a tumor on my kidney, turns out on Nov 14th I found out I havea brain tumor (Parafalcine meningioma). I am having trouble bathing myself, my bodyshakes constantly, weak, vision trouble, I walk with a cane and worry about fallingdown. I have my neurosurgeon appointment on Dec 16th to figure out my treatmentprocess.My family is really struggling because of all of it. Our lights are behind, gas is behindand Internet has not been paid (we use for our son’s school). I’m worried about rent forDecember. We have had to sell pretty much everything we own. We are out of bodywash, Laundry soap, etc.My son, Levi, who is 9 and has autism. We are desperate for him to not know we arestruggling so hard.We greatly appreciate you taking the time to read this letter and we hope next year is alittle brighter for us.Justin, Teresa and Levi Who helped: Pinball Jeff, Jeremy Dixon, Misty, Brian, Derek, Cosentino’s How you helped: Rent, electric, gas, internet, Christmas for Levi, groceries
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In 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the most devastating natural disasters in history. In the blink of an eye. a quarter of a million people in 19 countries we gone.And the stories of those who survived are explored in the new Nat Geo mini-series, Tsunami: Race Against Time...and we talked to survivor Chris Xaver this morning.
We love us some Sevendust 'round these parts, in particular frontman and Friend of the Show, Lajon Witherspoon...and yesterday the band announced their "In Dust We Trust" headlining tour and we caught up with LJ this morning to find out more!
As if the football fans of the world didn't hate the Chiefs enough...on Nov 30, the Hallmark Channel debuts the new film that was filmed here in KC this summer, "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story"...and lord knows they'll have us more....that is unless you talk to our friend, actor and one of the movie's stars, Diedrich Bader!!
Every time we talk to our friend, Hollywood icon Henry Winkler, it's always an amazing conversation filled with the kind of wisdom and insight that only Henry can offer, and today was no exception!
Tired of the same ol' boxing and MMA? Well, friend you need the fabulous freakshow that is Fight Circus!Phonebooth boxing! Human pinata! And some of the freakiest fights ever!And one of the men behind the madness is our friend Dr. Octagon!And he called us today to talk all about Fight Circus 12 this Sunday!!
Ya never know what's gonna happen when the family gets together for Thanksgiving...but before the blood spills, it helped to be prepared, so we talked to Dr. Stuart Fischer, author of The Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies to help us minimize the damage!
Actor Tom Matheson made a for himself in such movies as Animal House and A Very Brady Sequel, as well as on the long running series The West Wing...and now he takes an honest and hilarious look at his 7 decade career in his new book, "Damn Glad To Meet You"
The boxing world and beyond is all abuzz about this Friday night's Mike Tyson/Jake Paul fight...and to get a closer look at what's gonna go down, we turned to old friend of the show and commentator, Sean Wheelock...who also happens to be on the broadcast team for the fight!
We first met Overland Park based entrepreneur Behman Zakari when he bought the house featured in the classic film, The Goonies, with designs on opening it to the public! And now he's featured in a new doc that features houses made famous from movies and TV, "The House From"
Boxing fans are waiting for the big Jake Paul/Mike Tyson fight...but boxing legend Butterbean doesn't think all is what it appears to be...and he's not afraid to voice that opinion!!
Any time we talk to Comedian/Podcaster Dan Cummins, we know it's gonna get weird...and today was no exception!!Is dropping acid in the French Quarter a good idea? Dan knows!And we talked to him all about that and more!
The late Evel Knievel was many things...a huckster, a showman, fearless, bigger than life, an outlaw and a true original.And now with the museum that honors him moving from Topeka to Las Vegas, we though it was time to catch up with his eldest son Kelly to find out about that and more!
When we have questions that only a former FBI agent can answer, Frank Figliuzzi has been our guy for years now...and with election day fast approaching, we decided to talk to him about the threats and misinformation that we face in the age of social media...
Comedian Tom Papa has been one of our favorites for quite some time...his honest looks at the real world set him apart from his contemporaries...and his new Netflix special "Home Free" is no different! We talked to him all about it this morning!
At one time Scott Stapp and Creed were one of the biggest bands in the world...but then it all came crashing down with Stapp's descent into drug addiction and madness...and that's just a small part of Stapp's story, the he told in his book, Sinner's Creed.And with the band reunited and filling arenas again, it was time to catch up with Scott to talk about their upcoming show at T Mobile and more!!
It's not Halloween until we talk to Cassandra Peterson aka Elvira Mistress of the Dark!But, apart from being the Queen of Halloween, her story from going from a farm girl in Manhattan KS to being one of the most recognizable characters ever is an amazing one!
At one time, Creed was one of the biggest rock bands in the world...but then it all came crashing down in 2004.Guitarist Mark Tremonti didn't sit still...releasing albums under his own name, forming Alter Bridge and more...but now Creed is back and riding a wave of nostalgia, as well as finding a new generation of fans...and this morning we talk to Mark about that, pinball and much more!!
We first met Michael Cudlitz in things like Band of Brothers, Southland and The Walking Dead...but now he's playing one of the most iconic superviaains of all time as Lew Luthor on the CW series "Superman & Lois"...we talked to him about the show's final season and much more!
This Sunday, the Chiefs take on the hated Raiders in Vegas and who's callin' the game for CBS?Former voice of the Chiefs, Kevin Harlan AND our friend...Chiefs legend Trent Green!!!We caught up with Trent this morning to find out what to expect this Sunday!!!
From her talk shows to comedy specials and other Netflix projects, Chelsea Handler has proven herself to be one of the most fearless performers in the business...and this Sunday night she rolls into the Midland Theater!
We've been fans of comedian Greg Warren since first hearing his album "One Star Wonder"...and over the years he's become a great friend of the show...and this weekend he rolls into KC for shows at The Comedy Club of KC!!!
We've become good friends with Impractical Jokers star James "Murr" Murray, not only thru the show, but also thru his books and appearances at the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend...and now he's been in KC filming a new movie based on his book, "Don't Move"!
Anyone who has listened to this show knows that we love the Dukes of Hazzard...but our sports guy Chris Gough LOVES that show...and as such, is bringing star Tom Wopat back to his Peculiar WInery to perform this Saturday!We caught up with Tom this morning to talk about that and more!
The Terrifier movies have, over the last few years, become some of the most talked about Slasher films in recent history...and writer/director Damien Leone has become a friend of the show...which begs the question, what do we have to do to get killed in one of his movies?Terrifier 3 is out now!!!
We recently met legendary record executive Tom Zutaut, the man responsible for the careers of Motley Crue, Dokken, Tesla, Guns n Roses and so many more...and today we got the chance to catch up with him as he roams the Sunset Strip taking part in the Motley Crue Hollywood Takeover shows!
Singer/Drummer/Percussionist Sheila E got her start as a kid with her father, Santana percussionist Pete Escovedo...but she truly cut her teeth collaborating with the late great Prince, which led to several top 10 singles...but now she's trying her and at acting in the new Lifetime movie, "Nobody Dumps My Daughter"
We've been fans of Blackberry Smoke from the get-go...and when co-founder and drummer Brit Turner passed away earlier this year, it hit us all hard. But tomorrow night, the band rolls into KC for their rescheduled sold out show, BBS fans will gather at the Uptown Theater for a magical night.We caught up with frontman Charlie Starr this morning to see what's good.
The holiday tradition continues as Trans Siberian Orchestra returns to KC on Dec 7th...and we caught up with our old friend Al Pitrelli to find out what's in store for this year's shows!!
It's to believe that, after a 35 year, multi-platinum career, Skid Row have just released their first live album! But their new album "Live In London" is a perfect snapshot of that legendary band and how they are still kicking ass today!
From the late 60s up through the 80s, Church of Satan founder Anton LaVey truly spooked the American public...but turns out, he was just another huckster capitalizing on people's fear in his quest for celebrity...and in his new book, "Born With A Tail" author Doug Brod gives us a look into the boogeyman's life!
We first met Rian Kanouff when he set the record for most naked skydives in a 24 hour period...a feat he did to honor a fallen friend and bring awareness to suicide prevention.
Now, since then, he has created Skydive First Project...an "adventure therapy" organization that is helping veterans, 1st responders and others deal with PTSD, depression, anxiety and more through skydiving...and learned all about it today
One of the things we love about our friend, comedian Josh Wolf, is the fact that he never shies away from the truth...which was completely evident in today's conversation.
While we were there to talk about his latest special, Four Stories, things took a very serious turn...and what followed was amazingly open, honest and REAL conversation...
While the rest of the world knows adult film legend Stormy Daniels from her dealings with a certain famous politician, WE have known her for over 15 years, hanging out with her up at Sturgis...which is why we were happy to catch up with her on the show and talk about her "One Night Stand" tour, traveling the country telling stories in only the way she can...AND she's coming to Atchison KS next month for the Zoinks 2: Ghost Hunt!!
What kind of people would we be if we let you roll into the weekend without some rubber lovin'? WE AREN'T ANIMALS!!
We're givers!!
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Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait has always carved his own path in comedy...and as such, has crafted a style and delivery that is uniquely his own.
But not only is he comedy legend, he's also become a great friend of the show over the years, which is why we were stoked to find out that he'll be in KC at the end of October to perform 3 nights at the Comedy Club of KC!!
He called us this morning to talk about his ducks, his new home in Dublin Ireland and more!
The weekend is here and you know that means!!
RUBBER DICKS AND VAGINAS!!!
I mean...at least around here it does.
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Las Vegas resident Kevin Ford made headlines in 2022 when after never missing a day of work at Burger King in 27 years, only got a goodie bag containing movie tickets, candy and other trinkets as a token of the company's appreciation.
After a GoFundMe was started for him by his daughter raised over $465,000, he was able to buy a house and a car...and now is preparing to roll out his own food truck.
And, quite frankly, he's one of the most gracious and real people we've talked to in a long time.
Give him a listen...it'll make your day.
We first met Cash Car KC's Desmound Logan back in 2021 when his hilarious sales videos went viral on YouTube gaining millions of views...and then he moved away to sell used buses to doomsday preppers in El Paso...but now he's BACK in KC with a new lot at 7703 Prospect and is funnier than ever!!
Kyle Petty is pure NASCAR royalty, and over the years he's become a friend of the show. So with the race for the cup in full gear, and the big NASCAR weekend coming in hot at Kansas Speedway, Kyle is one of our go-to guys to talk about what's happening in the chase!!!
Shery Underwood is many things...Comedienne, Actress, Veteran, TV Host, failed lingerie model and more....but at the end of the day, she is one of the smartest, funniest and nicest people we've ever made friends with...and she stopped by the studio to promote her shows at The Funny Bone this morning and talked about everything under the sun!!
Anyone who has listened to this show for a while knows our love of Billy of Billy's Ball Bags...the hyper-realistic testicle treasures that we've given to friends and listeners for years!
But last week, Billy went viral after an internet prankster waved a big 'ol set of Billy's Balls behind a reporter doing a live shot for Sky Sports in England!
So we HAD to give Billy a call to see what's up!!
KCK native Eric Stonestreet is many things…from winning Emmys for his work on Modern Family…to being part of the ownership group of the Royals…to working through the Big Slick raising millions of dollars for Children’s Mercy Hospital…he is Kansas City through and through.
And, at the end of the day, he achieved all of his successes because of his work ethic and his willingness to say “yes” …And we got the chance to talk to him all about that, the importance of showing up and much more this morning!
It's Wednesday which means it's time for a little rubber lovin'...but today, it's all about wet whackin' and butt stuff!!
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While most people just know Billy Bob Thornton from his day gig as an award winning actor...WE here on the morning show have grown to know him over the last 18 years at one of the founders of the genre-bending band The Boxmasters.
And over the years, the band has found a home here in KC at Knuckleheads...becoming their favorite place to play in the country!
And now, hot on the heels of the release of their new album, "Love & Hate in Desperate Places", the band are coming to their home away from home this Saturday night...and filming the performance for a new documentary!
Growing up in Overland Park, Darren Lynn Bousman loved the feel, culture and experience of the haunted houses in KC's West Bottoms...and that young man went on to direct such films as Saw 2, 3 and 4, as well as the 9th film in the franchise, Spiral.
In 2016, he started to develop immersive experiences that grew from his early love of haunts...and now he's partnered with Exiled in Bonner Springs to bring KC a next level experience unlike any other!
Of all of the actors and actresses who have come from Kansas City, few are a better representative of our fair city than Rob Riggle!
From his tireless work raising money for Children's Mercy Hospital through the Big Slick, to hosting the "World's Largest Tailgate" next week for the Chiefs home opener...he is KC through and through!!
AND he's heading to Vegas this weekend to host the big "Chestnut VS Kobayashi" hot dog eating event LIVE on Netflix!!
The world has been watching as astronauts Barry Wilmore and Suni Williams' 8 day mission to the ISS aboard the Boeing Starliner has turned into an ordeal that will leave them stuck staying on the ISS until FEBRUARY!
And so, as is always when we have questions about all things space travel, we turn to our friend, retired astronaut Clayton Anderson, for informed answers!
Some on the Morning Show love Katee Sackhoff for her work on Battlestar Galactica...others love her from The Mandalorian...but we ALL love her for work as Bitch Pudding on the animated series, Robot Chicken...not to mention her love of motorcycles and more...add it all up and she's perfect and she'd definitely one of us!
Nerds like us know Aisha Tyler from her work on "Archer" and in "Balls of Fury"...prime time viewers know her from "Friends" and "Criminal Minds"...and we here on the show have always had the hots for her no matter what she's in.
And now that she has her own booze brand, an organic margarita named Losophe, she just went even higher on our list!
And we talked to her about that, the upcoming season of Criminal Minds: Evolution and more!!
FACT: Former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has opinions.
ALSO FACT: He is not afraid to share them with you.
Few people in show business have fought their way to the top of their profession and, when the bottom dropped out, fought as hard to stay relevant and in the game as Dee Snider has.
And because of those fighting instincts, he has never shied away from speaking his mind...and we love him for that,
It's been a minute since we've given y'all some rubber lovin', so we were bringin' the heat this morning...literally!!
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There's a whole lot of ways to make money via a side hustle...but Texas native Tiffany She'ree turned what started out as a hobby into a full time gig dumpster diving and selling her finds online or at yard sales...and last year, she pulled in $80,000!!!!!
Follow her at https://www.dumpsterdivingmama.com/
It may still be summertime…but the whole damn city is ready for football and to watch our boys start their run toward another Super Bowl win!!
And, as always, when it comes to talkin’ football, we always defer to a man who knows WAY more about football than we do…former Chiefs QB, Trent Green!
And with the first preseason game happening this Saturday, we had to get Trent on the phone to get a look at what we can expect this year, the Olympics, world travel and much more!!
In 1989-90, the duo of Fabrice Morvan and Rob Pilatus, aka Milli Vanilli, were one of the biggest things in the music industry.
Their multi platinum debut album spawned numerous chart topping hits, including 3 number one singles...eventually earning them a Grammy.
But all of that changed when it was discovered that, not only were they lip syncing...they hadn't even sung a single note on the album!
And the ensuing scandal saw them go down in flames unlike any musical act before them.
And now the whole sordid tale is told in the new biopic, Girl You Know It's True...and we talked to Patrice Morvan all about it this morning.
The 1985 and 2015 Royals...CHAMPIONS! The 1969, 2020, 2023 and 2024 Chiefs...CHAMPIONS!!!
But KC's TRUE champion is one Cole Lindbergh...who, under is alter-ego Slappy Nutz is YOUR REIGNING US CHAMPION AIR GUITARIST!!
And soon he will travel all of the was to Finland to take on air guitarists from all over the world to vie for the WORLD CHAMIONSHIP!
And we caught up with ol' Slappy this morning to fins out more!!
It's a fact that some folks enjoy huffin' lady's dirty underwear...but of you don't have easy access them dirty drawers, what's a person to do?
Enter Greg from SNIFFFR...the web's foremost outlet for buying used undies for your huffin' pleasure!!!
Back in 2006, Toby Dorr (then Toby Young) made national headlines after she snuck John Manard...who was serving a life sentence...out of Lansing Correctional Facility in a dog crate...what followed was a 12 day nationwide manhunt that ended in a high speed chase and her landing in jail for 27 months.
And this morning she told us all about it and more!
Truly an amazing story and conversation!
We first met Dr. Eric Sprankle though his book, "DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History & Science of Masturbation"...which is why we felt that he was the man to talk to about the new "No Fap" movemen...men who are actively abstaining from porn and masturbation, and it's possible benefits or lack thereof!
Some people, mostly other comedians, love to make fun of Carrot Top...but the facts speak for themselves...
25 years as a headliner in Vegas...19 of those at The Luxor....thousands and thousands of shows to millions of fans...and a net worth hovering around $70 million...all prove that he's obviously doing something right!!
And we were lucky enough to talk to him this morning about his residency, what it's like surviving in Vegas and more!
Since it's debut in 2005, Deadliest Catch has become one of the most popular and successful reality series in television history!
Now the show has entered it's 20th season, and one of the constants over those 2 decades is Capt. Sig Hansen of the Northwestern....and we got to chat with him this morning about their amazing run and more!!
We first grew to love Lew Temple for his work in such films as The Devil's Rejects and on The Walking Dead...but we finally met him, we found out that he was a giant baseball fan and a truly nice person...so we were excited to find out that he's co-starring in a new baseball movie alongside Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear, titled "You Gotta Believe"...and we found out all about it this morning!!
Pennsylvania-based retired mechanical engineer Dan Hryhocoff might just be one of our new favorite people...because at 73 years of age, he's not only built a submarine and a full size pedal car....but now he's built a 13 ft long, fully street legal replica of a 1953 Lusse bumper car....and it rules...and so does he!
Listen to our chat, and if you aren't inspired to do something fun and amazing with your life, you might be dead inside.
Anyone who has listened to this show for any length of time knows that one thing the 5 of us call ALL agree on is that "That Thing You Do!" is one of the greatest movies of all time!!
And one of the reasons why is actor Jonathan Schaech aka James Mattingly II, lead singer for the ONEDERS...sorry, THE WONDERS!
And now he has a new series on INSP, "Blue Ridge" and we got to talk to him about it this moring!
We've been fans of Diedrich Bader for years.
From his work on such shows as The Crew Carey Show and American Housewife...and movies like Office Space and Napoleon Dynamite...and over the years he's become a friend of the show....so we were excited to find out he's been in KC to film the upcoming Hallmark movie, Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story!!
And he's been fully getting the whole KC experience!!
Matt Walsh knows comedy...from his beginnings with the U[right Citizen's Brigade....to movies like "Semi-Pro", "Ted" and "The Hangover"...to his Emmy nominated work in the HBO series "Veep", which sadly predicted what the political world has become.
Matt stopped by to promote his new film, "The Good Half" and we discussed that, Veep and much more....
It's hard to believe that it's been 15 years since we first met the guys in Steel Panther...and since then they've played huge festivals across the USA and around the world...they've sold out so many shows here in KC...they appeared on America's Got Talent...and they are still the same degenerates they've always been!
And now they're gearing up to re-release their debut album Feel The Steel to commemorate it's 15th anniversary...and we talked to our old friend Michael Starr all about it this morning!
Weird Al Yankovic is, without question, THE KING of parody songs. To the point that it's a badge of honor for any musician to be parodied by him...because that means you have truly made it.
And now he's released a new single, his first in a decade, that polka-fies everyone from Bruno Mars, Cardi B, Taylor Swift and more..." POLKAMANIA!"....and we caught up with the man himself this morning!
We could not be more excited for our friend Matt Iseman...because not only i American Ninja Warrior Season 16 drawing to a close...not to mention that the show has been renewed for a 17th season...but this morning when we caught up with him, he was on the way to the airport to head of to Paris to host THE 2024 OLYMPICS!!
More than just about anything on this show, it's safe to say that we are HUGE fans of astronauts and everything about the space program...and today we got to meet yet another astronaut!!
Jack Fischer is a retired NASA astronaut and USAF colonel...which makes him more bad ass than any of us will ever be!
So much so that he's receiving the Platinum Astronaut Award this weekend for his work earlier this year landing the Odysseus on the moon!!!
For some godawful reason, there are people out there who LOVE to eat the hottest peppers possible...they just enjoy the pain...and those are the people who Ed Currie and the PuckerButt Pepper Company are after!!
Ed bred the Carolina Reaper pepper, which has been recognized as the hottest pepper ever...until last year when Ed topped it with PEPPER X...clocking in at 2.69 MILLION Scoville Units....which begs the question....WHY????
We met Ed this morning and his story is truly interesting!
If you were a dude growing up in the 70s, you likely idolized the Dukes of Hazzard...which is why it's been so cool to get to know former Dukes star Tom Wopat over the years...because while he may APPEAR to be normal...there's a wild side of that dude lurking underneath...and we're here for it!
In this divisive world we live in, there's one thing we can all agree on...orgasms = good!
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It's a collaboration we've been hoping for for a very long time...our friend, KC's own hip hop icon Tech N9ne, and another good friend, Grammy nominated Sevendust frontman and KC resident Lajon Witherspoon have banded together on Tech's new single, "The Ghost of Rosetta Tharpe" and it's fucking phenomenal!!!
We caught up with LJ this morning to find out more!!
If you grew up in the 70s, you likely spent your Saturday mornings getting your mind blown by the endless list of shows brought to you by Sid and Marty Krofft!H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters, Banana Splits, Lidsville, the Bugloos and SO many more!!!
We first got to meet got to meet a listen to a real piece of television history, when Sid Krofft came to town for ComiCon....and this morning we got to catch up with him again and it was ANOTHER amazing conversation!!
From the Presidential Pumps to Patriotic Poonanny, we get America as hell on today's edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!!
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Few bands do a better job of capturing the classic sound of 70s Hard Rock than LA's own Dirty Honey...and their latest album "Can't Find The Brakes" does a stellar job of capturing that vibe without sounding dated...and LIVE they're even more amazing...which you can find out for yourself when they roll into KC on July 21st at the Madrid Theater!!!
We talked to singer Marc LaBelle this morning about their tour, experiencing the world around you and more!
Former Australian Navy Clearance Diver Paul de Gelder has something to say to anyone who thinks their having a bad day..."but did you get eaten?"
I mean...he has a point...since a bull shark took his right and leg during an attack in Sydney Harbor...and, let's face it...who better to be, pretty much, the face of Discovery's Shark Week than a guy who has stared into that gaping maw and lived to tell the tale??
For 14 seasons, you seemingly couldn't turn on TruTV without seeing an episode of "Impractical Jokers"...and while that's all well and good, it was fantastic news when we found out they guys were making the move to TBS!
A bigger network...a bigger audience...and the freakshow is just gonna get bigger!!
And we got to talk to our old friend James "Murr" Murray this morning all about it!!
We ‘round here love us some Josh Blue…so it’s always a fantastic day when he comes to K
We ‘round here love us some Josh Blue…so it’s always a fantastic day when he comes to KC and stops by the studio to hang with us for the morning! And, even though it’s been a year since we last saw him…like any great friendship, we picked up right where we left off!!
And, as a bonus, we also got to talk to comedian/actor, Jay Mohr as well!!
Any discussion of the 80s and the Sunset Strip has to include one of the bands that paved the way for all who followed...RATT!!
Over 20 million albums sold, numerous multi-platinum albums...and videos in constant rotation on MTV, they were, along with Motley Crue, the KINGS of the Sunset Strip before "hair metal" was really a thing.
And now, unbelievably, RATT's debut album, "Out of the Cellar" is turning 40, and frontman Stephen Pearcy is heading out on the road to celebrate!!
The 4th of July is next week, and that means it's WEINER TIME!
The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is taking place at Coney Island, WITHOUT the legendary Joey "Jaws" Chestnut...but the #1 Female Competitive Eater in the WORLD, Miki Sudo, is ready to take her 10th championship!!
And we caught up with her this morning!!
A native of Kansas City Kansas, Ed Dwight took his childhood obsession with airplanes to joining the Air Force, becoming a test pilot in a time when black men had to fight just to SERVE in the military, ending up becoming the first African American to be selected for the Aerospace Research Pilot School with an eye on becoming the first black astronaut...but that part of his story came to an abrupt halt when those in power decided the country wasn't ready for a black man in space.
But last month, Ed FINALLY achieved his dream as be flew into space on Blue Origin's New Shephard...and, as such, became the oldest person to ever fly into space, and the distinction of now being referred to as an astronaut.
Our friend and NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer theoretically retired back in 2020 and joined the FOX/NASCAR broadcast team...but we knew....WE KNEW...that he couldn't stay away...and this Friday night he's competing in the Craftsman Truck Series race at Nashville Superspeedway!!
And we had to find out what he was thinkin'!
Lewis Black has built a legendary comedy career on his own brand of anger...so who better to play "anger" in a Disney animated film than him?? And now he finds himself in the #1 movie in the country!!
Add that to the fact that he's winding down his touring days with the :Goodbye Yeller Brick Road tour...and he's still looking at life as only he can!
What? Do you think we'd let you go into the weekend without some rubber lovin'?
Hell no! We want you to get ta' stickin' chicken!
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Comedian DL Hughley has been successful for a long time...as one of the Original Kings of Comedy, he was part of a group of comedians that forged a path for all comedians of color who followed...and all that being said, the man doesn't HAVE to tour clubs on the weekend...he does it because he WANTS to.
And he is still as relevant than ever...and he's coming to The Funny Bone this weekend!
It's not often you get to talk to one of the architects of Heavy Metal, but this morning we got the chance to talk to legendary Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler about his book, "Into The Void" (which is out now on paperback) ...and he was everything you would hope he'd be!
Back on March 23rd, the Rock’s Imaging Director…while picking up a Door Dash delivery…suffered a near fatal cardiac event when he went into v fib.
And thanks to the amazing first responders, they were able to kickstart his heart and rush AJ to Olathe Medical Center…and what followed was a quadruple bypass, a handful of mini strokes following the surgery. but he has lived to tell the fuggin’ tale!! And then the long road to recovery started.
And today, after 13 long weeks…HE IS BACK!!! And we couldn’t be happier…because it’s truly a miracle he's here today.
And we welcomed him back this morning!!
Since 2005, the Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission (KCMCC) has hosted the Guns N Hoses event that pairs our area's finest Police Officers, Fire Fighters and Paramedics to compete in sanctioned boxing matches that celebrate the strength, dedication and loyalty of these awesome men and women. This event benefits the programs of the KCMCC, primarily the Surviving Spouse and Family Endowment Fund (SAFE) which provides funds for families of fallen first responders.
And our friend Tami Holthus, along with a couple of cop friends, stopped by this morning to tell us more!
Former Sky Hi news editor Patrick Brower has a unique qualification to speak on the tale of Marvin Heemeyer's destructive rampage through the town of Granby CO in his self-built Killdozer...because not only had he covered Heemeyers battles with city government and more, he was also one of Heemeyer's targets...being inside the Sky Hi news building when Heemeyer drove the killdozer into it.
Some consider Heemeyer to be an anti-hero...some consider him to be a madman who was driven by revenge and inner demons...and we explored that with Patrick Brower this morning.
If there was ever a "power couple" in the world of competitive eating, it's Nick Wehry and his wife Miki Sudo. Ranked #4 and #1 in their respective divisions, they are two of the biggest names in the sport...the biggest being Joey Chestnut...who, in a shocking turn, has been banned from this year's legendary Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest!!
And we talked to Nick about it this morning!
From 1989 to 1996, American Gladiators was one of the most popular shows on television, being regarded by many as the first reality competition show.
And now, after a wildly successful reboot in the UK, creator Johnny Ferraro has signed to being the Gladiators BACK to American, through Amazon Prime Video!!
There are few comedians who are more willing to mine the dark side of his mind than Christopher Titus...and he's built a career being truly one of the last fearless comedians on the road today.
And while he's waiting for his 10th comedy special "Carrying Monsters" to come out...he's already out on the road building his MEXT special!!
And he's in KC this Saturday night at the Funny Bone!!
Former FBI asst. director Frank Figliuzzi has been on our show numerous times...and we always learn something new and interesting...much like today!
Frank's new book "Long Haul: Hunting The Highway Serial Killers", explores the ties between over the road truck drivers and serial killings along America's highways...and, frankly, it's kind of terrifying.
There are few bands on this station that have a bigger place in our hearts than Halestorm.
We've known them since they were teenagers and have watched them carve a path that has seen them becoming one of the most popular bands on the road today!
And now they've dropped a brand new single, a collaboration with I Prevail before they hit the road together!
We caught up with our dear friend Lzzy Hale this morning and got up to speed with every crazy thing going on in their world
The invasive species of Northern Snakehead Fish are making their way into Missouri and, because we're a media outlet, we need to manufacture fear in our listeners!
So we talked to Conservation Agent Jacob Plunkett to find out more about this scourge that's coming for your children! OK, not really.
We first met John Corabi when he was fontman for the band The Scream...and then watched as he replaced Vince Neil in Motley Crue, and all of the headlines and drama than ensued...and through it all, he's the same dude from Philly he's always been...just straight up and reall as f**k 24/7...and now he's back fronting The Dead Daises, they just dropped a new single ("Light 'Em Up") and are heading out on tour...and we got the chance to catch up with him thins morning!
Over the last few years, Tom Segura has become one of our more favorite stand up comedians...and he's proven to be one of the hardest working comedians on the road today...touring relentlessly as well as hosting 2 podcasts, "2 Bears 1 Cave" with Bert Kreischer, and "Your Mom's House" with his wife Christina...AND he's rolling into KC this Friday night for one big show at Starlight Theater!!
New Yorkers James Kane and Barbie Agostini thought they were just out for another day of magnet fishing in a Queens park lake...but they managed to hit it big this past week when they found a safe with $100k in cash in it...and we called them this morning to find out more!!
We had Andy Bustamante on this morning to talk about the new season of his History Channel series, "Beyond Skinwalker Ranch", which is all well and good, but why we really like having him on is because his career as a CIA intelligence officer and more, makes for some interesting and informative conversations...just like today!
We've known Dave Coulier for a long time...from Full House to his time as a stand up comedian and more...but over the last handful of years, showbiz has taken a backseat to real life...but now he has his podcast, "Full House Rewind" and he's developing a new dramatic series that will focus on a Detroit pediatrician fighting the good fight, called Dr. Dave...and we talked to him all about it this morning!
Our friend, Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon, is home from tour for a bit...gearing up for the summer festival season, and getting ready to celebrate the 21st anniversary of their 4th album, "Seasons" with a tour that kicks off in September...so, it was good to get him on the phone to catch up!
But...after going on the Creed Cruise with his wife, Ashley...he learned a sad truth about cruise ship ice cream parties....
Doug Stanhope has been couch surfing his way to KC to appear on his friend and fellow comedian James Inman's podcast at the Comedy Club of KC tonight...but to road to this place has been littered with poor decisions and many stories...but none of that has prepared Doug for the shit show he's walking in to tonight...and he called us this morning to tell us all about it!
Stuff to stick it in...stuff to stick in ya...that's how we do 'round here at the Adult Toy Price Is Right!
From pumpin' that junk to buzzin' that bean...we have the rubber lovin' to keep you shovin'!!
The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend has become one of the premier charity events, not only in KC, but across the country...with more big names every year coming to town to help raise money for Children's Mercy Hospital.
And along with Jason Sudeikis, Paul Rudd, Rob Riggle, Eric Stonestreet and Heidi Gardner, our old friend David Koechner has built something truly magical in this town.
And this morning, David stopped by the studio to talk about this weekend's big event!!
It's no secret that Johnny is a big fan of things that go boom...so it was great having FBI bomb expert Dr. Kirk Yeager on the show to discuss his new book, "The Bomb Doctor"...Dr. Yeager has investigated some of the most notorious bombings in the last several decades, from Oklahoma City, to the Boston Marathon, Times Square, and the infamous collar bombing, and he discussed that and more this morning
Award winning actor Viggo Mortensen has been in some classic movies...Carlito's Way, G.I. Jane, Green Book and the Lord of the Rings trilogy, just to name a few...and now he's attempting new feat as writer, director AND star of the new Western, "The Dead Don't Hurt"...taking the classic genre in a new direction...and we talked to him this morning about that and more...
Things are going full tilt for our friend, WWE star Baron Corbin these days.
Not only has he just made the move back to Smackdown after holding the tag team title alongside Bron Breakker in NXT, he just returned from Saudi Arabia this past weekend for King & Queen of the Rong 2024…and he’s turning right around to return back home to KC for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital!!
We caught up with Baron this morning to talk about what Big Slick means to him and more…
Jackyl frontman and Friend of the Show, Jesse James Dupree released an amazing new solo album, "Breathing Fire" a few months ago, and this past week, he dropped the second single, "Stranded" and the accompanying video is truly a work of art...one of the most cinematic music videos that has been released in a very very long time...and he gave us a call this morning to talk more about it!
Doug Stanhope is, without question, a one of a kind comedian.
Not only does his work explore the dark spaces of his mind...but he also lives his life unlike any of his contemporaries...case in point...he's coming to KC to be a guest on fellow comedian James Inman's podcast at the Comedy Club of KC on May 30th...but he's traveling here by couch surfing at total stranger's houses along the way!!
You may only know the band Living Colour from their hit "Cult of Personality",,,and if that's the case, you've truly been missing out on one of the most innovative and original bands of their generation....and frontman Corey Glover STILL has one of the most amazing voices in the business.
He has a new side project, Sonic Universe, that has just released their debut album "It Is What It Is", which is phenominal....and Living Colour is rolling back into KC on Sept 1 opening for Extreme...and we had the pleasure of talking to Corey this morning!
We're fans of the show Impractical Jokers, and over the last few years, we've become fiends with one of the stars, James "Murr" Murray...which is why we were excited when we found out Murr, Q and Joe Gatto were coming to KC for the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children's Mercy Hospital!
For 27 years, one thing we can count on twice every year is a visit from our old friend Michael Bergen to talk about the Night Train Run to benefit his Hands to Heart foundation that helps bring toys to kids in need every year…last year alone, bringing joy to an astounding 14,500 kids!!
This Saturday is the 27th annual Spring run…and it’s going to be a beautiful day!
Our favorite scumbag Mike Bergen stopped by to give us all the details!!
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We all know Mitch Holthus as THE VOICE of your Kansas City Chiefs…but today, he and his wife Tami stopped by the studio to tell us all about their involvement with the charitable association SAFE (Spouse And Family Endearment) that helps spouses and families of 1st Responders who have died in the line of duty…providing financial assistance to those who have lost a loved one, providing help within 24-48 hours.
And this month, they’re really stepping things up raising funds with the help of Anheuser Busch events like “Guns n Hoses” on June 22nd and more…and Mitch and Tami told us more about how we all could help.
https://www.kc-crime.org/safe
https://www.kc-crime.org/kansas-city-guns-n-hoses
The men, and now women, of the Blue Angels are among the most elite pilots in the world...and now there's a new IMAX film that not only puts you in the cockpit, but it also pulls back the curtain on what it takes to become the best of the best...and this morning, 3 time Commander Greg "Boss" Woolridge stopped by to tell us more about it!
The annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children's Mercy Hospital just keeps getting bigger and bigger every year, raising over S21 million over the last decade and a half...and this year's event, happening May 30th thru June 1st, is looking to be bigger and better than ever!
And one of the weekend's founders, Rob Riggle, stopped by this morning to talk all about it!!
South Carolina's Will Georgitis was diving for fossils in the Cooper River...running low on air he headed for the surface...where he encountered a big ass alligator who decided to make lunch out of him...attacking him, tearing at his arm and eventually taking him to the bottom of the river trying to drown him...all the while Will fighting for his life, stabbing at the gator with a screwdriver ...and somehow miraculously Will managed to get away...but that's just the start of his story...
After the loss of Blackberry Smoke founding member and drummer Brit Turner, the band knew that they had to carry on to keep Brit's legacy alive..and after having to postpone a run of shows in the wake of Brit's passing, the band just announced the rescheduled KC show...Oct 10th at The Uptown Theater...and the band will pay tribute to their brother with a show in Atlanta on Aug 23rd.
Old friend of the show Matt Iseman has a whole lot goin' on...not only is the season 16 coming up on June 3rd...but he's going to Paris in July to cover The Olympics...AND he just got engaged...with an little help from Arnold Schwarzenegger!!
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If anyone knows the highs and lows of divorce, it's Tom Arnold.
So who better to host a podcast about divorce, the good and the bad? Which is what makes Tom's podcast (along with co-host, actress Monica Casey) "Divorce Party" so interesting!!
We talked to them both this morning and realized that we ALL know some who has gone through or is going through the big D...
Last week when we talked to our friend Tech N9ne in advance of his show with the KC Symphony, he hinted at a big announcement this week...and now we know!
Falling in Reverse dropped their first single in several years featuring a guest appearance from Tech! And it fucking kills!
Not to mention, Tech will be going on tour as opener for Falling In Reverse which will put him in front of a ton of new people!!
William Shatner, at 93 yrs of age, is busier than most people half his age.
He has a new children's album coming out, "Where Will The Animals Sleep? Songs For Kids And Other Living Things"...which will be suitably Shatner-esque...as well as a new documentary that explores his life and career, "William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill"...and he's truly discovered the key to a full life...and he told us all about it this morning...
As we inch ever closer to some day being able to send a human crew into space to travel to Mars...a trip that would take 3 years just to get there...there are SO many variables and unknowns...not just the physical and technological aspect, but teh psychological aspect as well.
And it's just that sort of thing that is explored in the new documentary, Space: The Longest Goodbye"...and astronaut Cady Coleman called us this morning to talk more about it,
KC's own Tech N9ne has built an empire on hard work, determination and following his own path...never paying attention to those who tried to discourage him.
And, because of that, he is he single most successful independent rapper in the entire world!
And through it all, he has stayed true to his home town...always KC proud.
And now he's achieving another personal milestone as he performs tomorrow night with the KC Symphony at the Midland theater!!
Man, just when I think we've encountered every weirdo and dirty pervert possible...y'all manage to raise the bar!
And today it got real weird real quick!
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We've talked on the show before about how our boy Kyle used to like gettin' his cougar on...but today, Listener Seth called in to tell us about HIS love of ladies of a certain age...and wow, we went straight down that rabbit hole!!
The love that we have for NASCAR legend and Friend of the Show, Clint Bowyer is almost rivaled by the hatred we have for Denny Hamlin....and this Sunday, Hamlin is looking to win again at KS Speedway for the Advent Health 400....so, of course we knew it was time to get Bowyer on the show for some good ol' fashioned shit talking about Douchebag Denny...and we covered that and more!!!
I don't think we can overstate just how small today's guest, exotic dancer Tiny Texie really is.
But while she's only 3'6"....she's got an attitude 3 times her size!!
She stopped by the studio this morning with her finacee Anastasia and their opening act, Chanel to promote their shows this weekend at Bazooka's and it was a wild ride!!
Let's face it....flamethrowers? COOL!
A robot dog? ALSO COOL!!
But...a fucking robot dog with a flame thrower mounted to it?
TAKE OUR MONEY!!!!!!!!
Our friend Quinn from Throw Fame is making all of our wildest dreams come true and we talked to him all about it today!!!
Just a month ago, our production director and dear friend AJ had a near fatal cardiac event, his heart stopping for 6-8 minutes and eventually leading to major bypass surgery...but he's on the mend and today is his birthday, so we had to give our boy a call to see how he's doin'!!!
Christian Okoye's story is the stuff of Hollywood dreams...growing up poor in Nigeria, he was a gifted athlete in track & field...he moved to America at age 21 to train for the Olympics...at age 23, he decided to play football, having never played the game in his life...and a few short years later, he was drafted by the Chiefs, becoming one of the most feared players in NFL, being dubbed The Nigerian Nightmare and leading the NFL in rushing at age 28.
We got the talk to Christian this morning about all of that, as well as his big charity event this Sunday!
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Florida's Rene Remund and his wife spent 3 weeks in Switzerland visiting family...and before they left, they double checked with their cell provider to make sure they wouldn't incur any roaming charges...they were assured they were all good...BUT?
They weren't. They returned to a cell bill totaling $143, 442.74!!
We talked to Rene this morning all about it!
Billy Gardell is one of a rare class of actors who have had lightning strike twice in their career...first with the success of "Mike & Molly" and then again with "Bob Hearts Abishola"...and now with the latter coming to an end, he's looking toward his next projects...and, knowing Billy like we do, whatever he does is going to be fantastic!
NASCAR legend Kyle Petty is, in short, the real deal.
Not only is he part of NASCAR royalty...but he used his fame to launch an annual cross country charity ride to help children's charities...then, after the passing of his son Adam, he founded Victory Junction, a camp that enriches the lives of kids with serious illnesses.
He could easily sit back and rest on his fame in retirement, but he continues to give back...and with his 28th annual ride coming up in a few weeks, we got him on the phone this morning to talk about it!
Yesterday morning we lost a fellow KC radio personality and, more importantly, a friend yesterday when 101 The Fox's Brian "Slacker" Adams passed away after a long and hard fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.
And no one we've ever known met the challenges he had in front of him with the grace, strength and heart that Slacker displayed.
We paid tribute to our friend this morning...so please take a moment to listen and learn from the many things he taught us.
Any day we get to have an astronaut on the phone is a good day around here...and with the recent story about some space junk falling through the roof of a house in Naples FL, that was a perfect chance to get someone who has plenty of experience with space junk on the phone, retired astronaut Clayton Anderson!!
WWE/NXT star Baron Corbin is always one of our favorite friends to catch up with, bit just because he grew up here...but mostly because, well, he's a bad influence on us...in the most awesome way possible!!
KC native and Friend of the Show, Rudy Reyes rose from a troubled childhood that landed him and his brothers in the Omaha Home for Boys to, in 1998, In 1998, joining the USMC and was ultimately serving in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 1st Battalion Recon...eventually being part of the book and HBO mini-series, "Generation Kill"...and that is just scratching the surface of his story!
He's gearing up to film another season of the Fox reality competition, "Special Forces: World Toughest Test"...and this coming Monday night, he's debuting his new History Channel series "The Proof Is Out There: Military Mysteries"
This show's relationship with Henry Winkler has long been known...and recently, before Johnny led the Happy Days chat at Planet Comicon, we go the chance to talk to Anson Williams....and today, we finally reached the trifecta of Happy Days cast members as we got to have Don Most on the show!!!!!
For nearly 2 decades, Norm Pardo was OJ Simpson's business manager...but was it a friendship/business partnership...or was Norm just using OJ...was it mutually assured destruction?
Well, now that OJ is dead, Norm is already making the rounds to tell his side of the story...and we talked to him this morning...
Our old friend, comedian Brad Williams has long been one of the funniest stand ups we know...but things are set to jump to the next level for Brad as he's making the move from clubs to big theaters with his upcoming tour that rolls into the Uptown Theater on June 22nd!!
ANNNND...he's also going to be in the new Spinal Tap movie!!!
He gave us a call this morning to tell us all about that and more!!
We all fell in love with Valerie Bertinelli back in the 70s as the star of "One Day At A Time"...then we watched as she fell in love and married the biggest guitarist in the world in Eddie Van Halen....and now these days, we love her for the gigantic amounts of pride she has in their son Wolfgang...and her openness about everything that has lead her to where she is today...
Olathe KS native Alyssa Klinzing made a name for herself as Miss Kansas 2019 before even entering the world of reality TV on the show "Deal or No Deal Island"...and now that she's made her exit from the competition, she's not afraid to talk very openly about how the world of reality TV really works!
Hot on the heels of her last reality dating competition, "F Boi Island", Nikki Glaser turns the tables on the new CW spinoff, "Lovers & Liars"...which looks to be hotter and more fucked up than ever!!
We caught up with our friend Nikki to find out more about it this morning!
After 33 years as a pilot for Delta Airlines, Keith Rosencranz decided to make his final flight before retirement the most memorable one ever....so he spent an entire year's salary to fly 112 friends, family and co-workers to Hawaii...wherein he renewed his wedding vows with his wife Collette...and dammit if the whole story wasn't just the kind of thing we all needed to hear....
Ever since our friend Lzzy Hale of Halestorm turned us on to the testicular treasure that is Billy's Ball Bags, we've been fans!
And now, Billy's back with some new products, including the Bumhole-der....a suction cup based butthole that can hole dish towels, pens and more!!
Back in 1979, Tom Garvey was a Vietnam Vet in his late 30s working handling the parking lots at Philly's Veteran's Stadium when, after a night spent with his crew in a storage area so that they would be ready for an early event, had the bright idea that it just might make a nice apartment....and for the next tow and half years, he did just that...he had a secret, fully functional apartment, rent free, right there in Veteran's Stadium!!
And we talked to him all about it this morning!!
Late great KC legend Harley Race was, is, and always will be, wrestling personified.
He was one of the greatest champions of all time, winning over 40 titles worldwide, 8 world championships, and is considered by many as one of the greatest wrestlers in history.
But there was also a dark side to his life...and those tales are explored in Vice TV's "Dark Side of the Ring....and we talked to Harley's son Justin about it all this morning!
Beth Willman is smart.
Like real smart....smart enough that she discovered a new galaxy that is named after her. Smart.
So...considering there's a solar eclipse on Monday, maybe you listen to the smart lady when she tells you DON'T LOOK AT THE SUN!
Oh, and she also came by to talk about the Atlas Obscura Ecliptic Festival this weekend!
It's been a while since our old friend Jim Breuer has been to KC, which is why we were excited to find out that he was announcing a new tour with a date right here at the Midland Theater on June 15th!!
But could Jim's touring days be nearing an end?
Listen to find out!
Ghost Adventures: House Calls co-star Jay Wasley gave us a call this morning to talk about the new season of the show that debuts this Wed night...but THEN we got a call from a listener with his own ghost story...
Jackyl guitarist Jeff Worley has been a friend of this show since '94....and he's become part of our family over the years...and we love because, he is one of the looniest motherfuckers we've ever known, in the best way possible!
And now he's got a new side project, Worley The Pirate, which includes his brother Chris, his daughter Emma and a host of other extended family...and their new single, "Country Gangster" IS OUT now!!!
In this episode, Crystal and Jeff harness the awesome power of the internet, and attempt to become Social Media Content Creators...we're all gonna need some T's and P's after this one....
In this episode, Crystal and Jeff go on strike to protest the influx of meth from South of the Border! Can you really go on strike if you don't have an actual job? Listen and find out!
Crystal & Jeff gather their friends to bring Steve a little Christmas cheer...and the result are something the baby Jesus might not approve of!
In this episode, Crystal & Jeff are getting ready for the spotlight as they prepare to enter a Battle of the Bands!
And the only thing holding them back from stardom?
Their complete and utter lack of talent!
In this episode Crystal & Jeff profess their love of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Steve, only to learn a fact that could put their lives in peril!!
The episode that stated it all!
Steve, Jeff and Crystal were introduced to an unsuspecting public in this classic clip!
It’s been almost exactly one year since we’ve seen our friend Comedian/Actor Craig Robinson….but Easter weekend just got a whole lot better as he’s in town to perform at The Funny Bone…AND he stopped by the studio to hang out for a while!
It was a hard fought battle of teams from all over the area...but in the end, it was Team "We Work For Dick but Prefer Cash" were the champions of EASTER KEG 2024!
Last week when we had Carlos Mencia in-studio, he told us a hilarious story about his sexual encounter with a trans person...which really hit home with one of our listeners, who called us this morning to tell us his HIS story of looking for love in all the wrong places!!
Comedian Bert Kreischer knows how to live life.
Everything he does, every project he's involved in, is all built around having a good time doing things he loves...and he's doin' it right!
He's just launched a new vodka, Por Osos, along with Tom Segura...both are gearing up to do their own 5K run...and Bert is bringing his Fully Loaded Comedy Tour, featuring some of his favorite comedians, to the Ozarks Amphitheater this June...and ever wilder, when we caught up with this morning, he was set to speak to a class at HARVARD!!
At one point in time, Nickelback was the most commercially successful rock bands in the entire world....numerous top 10 hits, multi-platinum albums, diamond certified albums, multiple Grammy nominations, Billboard and American Music awards....and over 50 MILLION albums sold....yet somehow they became the band that everyone loves to hate...but SOMEHOW they keep sellin' out arenas!!
And all of that is covered in the new documentary "Hate To Love: Nickelback" which is in theaters for a limited run...and we talked to guitarist Ryan Peake about it this morning!
We here on The Morning Show are all VERY pro-masturbation.
We're fans, you could say.
Which is why it's perplexing when we run across people who are NOT down with it...and it's those kinds of weirdos and more that are explored in Dr. Eric Sprankle's new book, DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History & Science of Masturbation...and Doc called us this morning to discuss that and more!
It's been a while since we've talked to old friend of the show, Jim Jefferies...but with him coming to town to play the Midland Theater tomorrow night, we were lucky enough to get our very busy friend on the phone to catch up...and, let's face it, even though he's married with 2 kids and no longer does blow or drinks...he's still a man who is unafraid to offend the easily offended!!
It’s been a while since our friend Carlos Mencia spent the morning in-studio with us, but every time he stops by, the conversations pick right up where they left off like no time has passed…and said conversations are f**kin’ out of control funny and wild!
Carlos is in town this weekend at the Comedy Club of Kansas City, and he stopped by this morning…and as usual, it was a wild ride!!
Based out of Thailand, Fight Circus is the wildest thing in combat sports...combining MMA and other fight disciplines with some of the f**ked up scenarios you can imagine...phone booth fights, 2 on 1, hot chicks leg wrasslin', the Human Pinata and more!
And their biggest event ever is coming up this Sat night...and the man behind the madness, Dr. Octagon, called us this morning to tell us more!
For here on the show, Motley Crue was a huge part of our growing up...they were the soundtrack for a whole lotta poor life choices...and, for us, the biggest part of that was the guitar work of Mick Mars...and when Mick left/was forced out of Motley, we knew the band would never be the same.
But we also knew that we hadn't heard the last of Mick...and with his long awaited solo album, "The Other Side of Mars", he's shown that he still he still has a lot to say...and we had the chance to talk to him about it this morning!
When we first met Rob Hodge, the man behind Only Dolls, we were stunned at how realistic these sex dolls were. And as they grew to become the biggest selling sex dolls in the world, we're now even MORE impressed with their latest innovation, THE WORLD'S FIRST ORAL SEX DOLL...and Rob called us this morning to tell us all about it!!
We’ve been friend with comedian Carlos Mencia for two decades now.
We’ve been there through his Comedy Central series, through the good and the not so good…but he’s reached a point in his career where he’s unapologetic and unafraid…and his energy is infectious!
And he’s rolling into KC next weekend to the Comedy Club of KC!!
Whooooo boy....today's edition of Adult Toy was particularly spicy thanks to a trio of ladies who were covered in crazy!!
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Prop Store is a bad baaaaad website.
Not bad as in it sucks...bad as in BAD FOR OUR BANK ACCOUNTS!!
There are so many amazing items from movies like Star Wars, Shawshank Redemption, Indiana Jones, not to mention from Evel Knievel...that, in the words of Joe Exotic "I am never going to financially recover from this"
TJ Miller has so many projects in the works right now, it would be impossible for us to keep track...but one this we do know is that he's just dropped a new digital album, "Smooth Peanut Butter", and we couldn't be more excited for him!!
This country was erected on the backs of people who knew how to build things...create things...fix things...but somewhere along the way, we were told that, in order to succeed, you had to get a 4 yr college degree and get some sort of high paying corporate gig.And because of that, theres a void in the world of skilled labor....and it's eventually going to come back and bite us in the ass.Which is why someone like Mike Rowe and his Mike Rowe Works Foundation has initiated the Work Ethic Scholarship Program...help those out there who WANT to learn a skill and close that gap in our country.https://www.mikeroweworks.org/
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If you grew up in the 70s, you likely spent your Saturday mornings getting your mind blown by the endless list of shows brought to you by Sid and Marty Krofft!
H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, Sigmund & The Sea Monsters, Banana Splits, Lidsville, the Bugloos and SO many more!!!
And this morning...we got to meet a listen to a real piece of television history, the one and only Sid Krofft....and it was truly amazing.
While Johnny and Henry Winkler have become dear friends over the last decade, and we've gone on ad nauseum about our love of Happy Days...we've never managed to have anyone else, apart from Marion Ross, on the show....until today.
With the reunion of Henry Winkler, Don Most and Anson Williams at ComiCon this weekend, we were excited to have Anson on the show this more to talk all about the amazing bond between the stars of one of the greatest shows ever on network TV!
On today's edition of the Adult Toy Price Is Right, we ran the gamut from "one hole, one goal" to a rump rumblin' butt plug!
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Yesterday, we lost one of the best and brightest people we've had the privilege to know, Blackberry Smoke drummer Brit Turner.
Since his diagnosis with glioblastoma in November of '22, he fought with everything he had in him....continuing to tour and record with the band up until December of last year.
The band released a statement that reads:
“It is with the deepest sorrow that we inform everyone that our brother Brit Turner has moved on from this life,” the group said in its statement. “If you had the privilege of knowing Brit on any level, you know he was the most caring, empathetic, driven and endearing person one could ever hope to meet. Brit was Blackberry Smoke’s True North, the compass that instituted the ideology that will continue to guide this band. Brit has battled glioblastoma since his diagnosis in the fall of 2022 and fought every day. We ask for prayers for his family and band brothers. More information on arrangements will be forthcoming. Thank you to everyone who has supported and been there for Brit and his family through this fight.”
Anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting Brit would tell you the same thing...we was larger than life, funny, kind, a family man, and truly a one of a kind human being.
And we here are going to miss him very much.
Rest easy, Brit. We'll see you on the other side.
Drummer Artimus Pyle joined Lynyrd Skynyrd before the band recorded their 3rd album, right as the band's popularity was set to go worldwide...and then just a couple years later, it came to a tragic end in a heavily wooded area in Mississippi.
Artimus, miraculously, was one of the survivors of that crash....and eventually started his own band, The Artimus Pyle Band...and now he's assembled names like Sammy Hagar, Ronnie Dunn, Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton and more to pay tribute to Skynyrd's legacy with a new tribute album!!
It's been almost a year since we've talked to our friend, comedian Drew Lynch, so when we found out he was rollin' into Wichita this week, we figured we'd call him up and ask "WHY THEM NOT US???"....and, as always with Drew, shit got weird, right away!
It’s been a minute since we’ve had our friend April Macie in studio to hang out…I mean, we get it, she’s been busy being married and living a beautiful life in Italy and Malibu…so when we heard she was rollin’ into KC to perform at The Comedy Club of Kansas City, we were happy to welcome her back into our sweaty uncomfortable embrace…and it was fantastic catching up!
It's a fact...some dudes get off on huffing women's dirty undies!
It's also a fact that lots of ladies out there stand to make a whole lotta $$ selling their undies to the aforementioned undie huffers!
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In his new book, WE’VE GOT ISSUES: How You Can Stand Strong for America’s Soul and Sanity. famed daytime talk show host, Dr. Phil, takes a look at America’s cultural crisis and offers practical strategies to restore our country to sanity.
And he stopped by to tell us more about it this morning!
Anyone who has listened to the morning show for any length of time has heard us mention our friend Clay Haas...you know, our little buddy who wears "outfits" to concerts and such...and, well, our little lady got himself in a bit of hot water with his wife...and what follows is just too fucking hilarious...you can't make this shit up.
In his own words, Ray Trapani "always wanted to be a criminal"...and he did just that as part of the multi-million dollar crypto currency scam known at the center of his company, Centra Tech...and that whole mess and the ensuing arrests and convictions are explored in the Netflix doc, "BitConned"
Friend of the Show, Baron Corbin is already a big name in the WWE...currently NXT tag team champion alongside Bron Breakker...but he's also a rising star in the world of Brazilian jiu jitsu, recently placing 2nd in the Florida World League competition!
We called him to congratulate him this morning and learned all about "tap or nap" and more!
Jon Teffer knows a thing or two about bars....I mean, we do too, but he knows about how they tick...and that's why Bar Rescue works so well...because Jon has taken his years of experienced and has refined running a bar to a science.
And he's back with season 9 of his popular show this Sunday night!
When presented with a situation where you witness someone being treated badly, you always wonder how you would handle the situation...how would you react?
Would you do the right thing?
Would those around you do the same?
That's why shows like What Would You Do are so important...as host John Quinones says "This show is a reflection of where we are a society"...and we talked to John this morning all about the new season!
Alan Tudyk has built a career on playing weird roles, from Pirate Steve in "Dodgeball" to Sonny in "I Robot" and K2 in "Rogue One"...and now, his SyFy series, "Resident Alien" is in it's 3rd season and it's just gettin' weirder.....
We've been hardcore supporters of Blackberry Smoke since we first heard them back in 2003, and over the years we've been lucky enough become friends with the guys, especially frontman Charlie Starr...and now that the band has released a new album, "Be Right Here" and are rolling into the Uptown in a couple weeks, we knew it was time to catch up!
We missed doing ye olde Adult Toy for Valentine's Day last week, so what better way to kick off this week than with some big ticket items!!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT...brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Former KISS guitarist, the legendary Ace Frehley is makin' the rounds in support of his upcoming new album, "10,000 Volts", and he gave us a call this morning to talk about it....and, well...either it was late night or an early morning...or both...for ol' Ace....but who cares? It's fucking Ace Frehley!!!!
Anthony Burnside is a long time friend of the show who also happens to be a security specialist, protective threat assessment investigator, bodyguard and more…and he also happened to be in attendance at this past Wednesday’s Chiefs Super Bowl Rally when gunfire erupted.
And because of that, we decided to have him on the show to talk about the events of that day, what he saw, what he thinks could have been done differently and more.
NASCAR kicks off the 2024 season this Sunday with the legendary Daytona 500...so, of course we got our friend and NASCAR legend/Fox NACAR broadcaster Clint Bowyer on the phone!! And what did we talk about? THE CHIEFS!
It’s been a while since our old friend, comedian Jon Reep, was in town to hang out on the show…and just in time for Super Bowl weekend, he rolled into town to perform at The Funny Bone, and he’s stopped by the studio to hang out all morning…and as always, it was a fantastic morning!
Ty Ferrell is a competitive roper, single father and photographer from Missouri’s boot heel…and now he’s becoming a reality tv star on the 2nd season of the reality series, Farmer Wants A Wife!
We met him for the first time this morning and…frankly….our simple asses can’t compete with this kinda guy….
We've known professional sex worker Alice Little since her days at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch...and now she's at the Chicken Ranch and making headlines with the Ranch's offer to throw an orgy for the winners of the Super Bowl!!
We caught up with Alice this morning to find out more!!
Impractical Jokers continues to be the top show on TruTV as well as being one of the popular shows on cable TV...and with the premiere of their 10th season tomorrow, they're as big as ever...not to mention he guys LOVE KC after being part of The Big Slick!
We talked to our friend James "Murr" Murray about the new season and more this morning!!
Of all of the big celebrity names who hail KC as heir hometown, few are as KC PROUD as Rob Riggle!
And not only is he heading to Vegas for the big game, he’s also taking part in numerous charity events while he’s in Sin City…which speaks to the kind of guy he is.
We talked to Rob this morning about his big week this week AND what he has on the horizon!
Valentine’s day is comin’ in hot, so we felt it was time to have our friend, sexologist Dr. Sadie Allison, along with her daughter Sienna, into the studio to tell us all of new things on her site ticklekitty.com as well as talking about all things sex!!
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We have long talked about our love of hip hop legends and R&R Hall of Famers Run DMC on this show...which makes it even sweeter that we've grown to become friends with Darryl DMC McDaniels...and now that Peacock is releasing a new 3 part documentary chronicling their meteoric career, we knew it was time to catch up with our friend!!
We head into Super Bowl week as the team everyone loves to hate and we f**king LOVE IT!! We'll bathe in your bitter tears as we ENTER CHAMPIONS!!!
We're a little over a week away from Chiefs VS 49ers in SUPER BOWL 58, and we checked in one more time with former Chiefs QB Trent Green before he's too busy to answer our calls next week! Are you ready? LET'S F'KN GOOOOOOOOO!!!
For 60 years, the assassination of then president John F Kennedy has been the subject of discussions with everyone from historians to wacko conspiracy theorists and everyone in between...and now, legendary Hollywood, director Rob Reiner (Spinal Tap/A Few Good Men/Stand By Me/ When Harry Met Sally) offers up his take on the greatest murder mystery in modern history on his podcast, "Who Killed JFK?"
For 75 years, the Petty family has been a huge part of what is, was and will always be, NASCAR.
And with the 2024 NASCAR season gearing up with the Clash at the Coliseum this Sunday, and then the official kickoff with the Daytona 500, we thought it was time to catch up with NASCAR legend Kyle Petty to hear his thoughts on all that and more!!
It's been a minute since we've played ye olde Adult Toy...but we brought sexytime back this morning with some spectacular items!!!
It's The Adult Toy Price is Right....brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
After a shortened interview yesterday due to technical difficulties, we got the chance to bring back Prison Brides star Emma Bradford to finish our conversation....and, quite frankly, it went way differently than we thought it might!
It's a tale as old as time itself...ladies love outlaws...and some ladies love INCARCERATED outlaws...and that world is explored in the new Lifetime reality series, Prison Brides...and we talked to one of the brides, Emma Bradford this morning...kinda...
When we're looking for the latest innovations in sex toys, it's good to have our friend Adam from Hot Octopuss on hand to tell us about the latest products they are developing...including reinventing the tried and true finger vibe with the all new DIGIT!!
We beat the Bills...We rolled over the Ravens....and now we're off to Vegas for Super Bowl 58 against the 49ers!!! Let's F**Kin' GOOOOOOOOOO!!!
15 yr old Wakeeny KS resident Joey Zeman made headlines this week after slipping and falling on some ice, impaled himself on his own pliers!!
We talked to him Mom Alicia all about it...which also led to even more horrific and hilarious stories!!
Planet Comicon is comin’ in hot for 2024 with the biggest list of celebrity guests in the history of the event!
From the stars of Scream to stars of Sons of Anarchy…not to mention actors/actresses from Return of the Jedi, The Fog, Rocky Horror Picture Show, The Walking Dead and so many more!
But one thing we’re excited about is the Happy Days reunion of Donnie Most (Ralph Malph), Anson Williams (Potsie), and the one and only Henry Winkler aka THE FONZ…and we talked to our good friend Henry about it this morning about that and more!!
The Chiefs are heading to Baltimore this weekend for their big AFC Championship game against the Ravens this Sunday and so it was time to get our friend and Chiefs legend, Trent Green back on to talk about the game....and everything else from Taylor Swift haters to Big Brother of the Year, Jason Kelce!!!
Over the last couple of years, one of the most fascinating guest we've had is former FBI assistant director Chris Swecker.
Not only for his part in bringing Olympic bomber Eric Rudolph to justice, but because the unique viewpoint that he brings to the table thru his experiences with the agency and beyond.
And this morning he called to talk about the CBS series "FBI True", and as always, 10 minutes just wasn't enough to ask everything we want to know!
It's been a while since we've talked to our friend and former Full House star Dave Coulier...and with the recent 2nd anniversary of Bob Saget's passing...and with his podcast "Full House Rewind" we decided it was time to catch up with once of the nicest guys in show business!!
Tech N9ne’s career has had many twists and turns…from playing Rockfest and Knotfest to collaborating with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, to performing at Arrowhead and the Super Bowl celebration, to turning on the Plaza Lights this past Thanksgiving…and now he’s adding another accolade to his career as he prepares to perform with the KC Symphony at the Midland Theater this May!!!
And we talked to Tech about his journey this morning!!
After a hard battle with the Bills in Buffalo, our boys are headin' to Baltimore to take on the Ravens for the AFC Championship game....one step from the Super Bowl!!
So let's get pumped up with this Chiefs FIGHT SONG!!!
It’s been a while since TJ Miller has rolled into KC…and every time he comes in studio it’s ALWAYS a good time…a fuckin’ weird time, but a good time!! And today was no different as TJ drove all night from Des Moines to hang out with us this morning in advance of his SOLD OUT shows at The Funny Bone!
As the lead singer 70s jailbait rockers, The Runaways, Cherie Currie is an underground legend herself...but now she's joined other legends like Alice Cooper, members of The Circle Jerks, The Butthole Surfers, Dead Kennedys, Soundgarden, Nashville, just to name a few, as well as the Memphis based band, Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre to pay tribute to legendary punk pioneers the MC5...and we talked to Cherie this morning about that and more!
Starting back in 1988, John Walsh made it his goal to bring down as many bad guys as he could with the Fox series, America's Most Wanted...and for over 25 seasons he did just that until the show ended in 2012.
But now he and that wildly popular show are back on Fox premiering this Monday night...and we talked to John about it all this morning!
We give our boy Kyle a lot of shit for being less than manly...So we decided to test Wokey Wokerson's knowledge of all that is man with an all new game!!
Steve Byrne is one of the hardest working comedians around...for example, he flew back from friggin THAILAND to be on our show this morning to promote his shows at the Comedy Club of KC...and we love him for that!
Investigator Matt Browning got his start as an officer for the Mesa AZ police dept, going on to go undercover to expose white supremacist organizations...but now he's a investigator blowing the lid off of the seedy world of polygamist groups on the new A&E series, Secrets of Polygamy.
You want big ticket items? We got big ticket items!!
Ye olde Adult Toy is back with a vengeance!!
Brought to you, as always, by our friends at MOODLIGHT ADULT BOUTIQUE!!
We've had the chance to talk to multiple astronauts over the years, and quite frankly, it never EVER gets old.
And today we got to meet retired astronaut Steve Swanson, who over 3 missions to the ISS, spent over 28 hours walking in space!! And he's coming to an action-packed Planet Comicon this March!!!
There are so many factors in this Saturday's game against Miami...Yes, they've never won a game in weather under 40 degrees...but the Chiefs have never won a Wild Card game against Miami...so we enlisted Chiefs great Trent Green to get all of the details about this weekend's game!!
It's been a bit since we talked to our friend Actor/Comedian TJ Miller...which is why we were excited to catch up with him...and, as always, we picked up just like no time had passed...and, again as always, it got weird real fast...and we wouldn't have it any other way!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Amber and I’m a 42 year old single mother of 3 and I’m also a dialysis patient. I have had hereditary kidney trouble since the age of 9 (IGA nephropathy).
At the age of 26 my kidney began to shut down and I had to start dialysis (3 times a week for 7 years). In 2014, I was finally able to get a donor and for 6 years life was great. In 2020, I went to work one morning and I didn’t feel well. I just didn’t feel right. I was rushed to the hospital and after testing doctors found that my donor kidney was failing. At that point I had to go back on dialysis 3 times per week for 3 ½ hours per session.
I have so much scar tissue up and down my arms from all of the needle pokes and it’s all so draining and time consuming. It can be painful and physically exhausting.
I have kept working 4 days a week and I stay late if I can to get more hours or take extra shifts. When I’m not working or at dialysis I sleep a lot to try and recover. I am awaiting testing for my heart to see if it’s safe to go back on the donor list.
The only way I can afford to live is by sharing a place with my 2 daughters (ages 20 and 16) and they help take care of me as best they can. I also have a son, but he lives in Hayes, KS. With all of the testing and doctor’s appointments and dialysis I’ve fallen behind on some bills. I do my best but sometimes it just isn’t enough. I pray that you can help me and I thank you for reading my letter.
Sincerely,
Amber
Who Helped: Brad, Levi, RJ, Kyle, Lisa, Justin, Dean & Pipefitters 533, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: 2 months rent, 2 months gas & electric bills, $1000 in groceries
As we roll into the last couple of shows of the year, we decided it was time to talk with our old friend, Sevendust lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon!!
And, as always, we talked about everything BUT music...mantiquing, new pups, old school wrasslin' and more!!!
It's no secret that we love Henry Winkler on this show with all of our hearts.
Simply put, he is one of the kindest, loveliest humans we know...but the person we all love came from very difficult beginnings...as told in his new book, "Being Henry"...and he stopped by the show to spend an hour telling us all about it.
NXT star Baron Corbin is living his best life right now...Not only is he on the path to eventually ascend to the NXT championship, he recently won gold in the Adult Masters division at Jiu Jitsu World League in Kissimmee, Florida...AND he recently flew back to KC to hang with Taylor Swift at Arrowhead!!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Dave and I’m writing to ask for help. My mom, Mary, passed away in July 2019. She was 86 years old and suffered with alzheimer’s and she was diabetic.
She was the greatest mom a guy could have.
My father died when I was 2 years old and it only made me that much closer to my mom. After she died, my brother and two sisters and I were able to pay for a funeral, but it cost almost $10,000. It’s been 4 years now and my family and I can’t afford to get her a headstone.
Each of us kids have our own families and we have tried to save money for a headstone over the years, but it just never happens. It’s hard to go to the cemetery and see her grave marked with only a small metal nameplate on a stake in the ground. I would love to honor my mom and finally mark her grave in the proper way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read my letter and if anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Thanks,
Dave
Who Helped: Cole, Troy, Matt, JT, Stephanie, Chris Kubas, Felix
How You Helped: Raised money to help buy a headstone
First we knew Mark Tremonti as the amazing lead guitarist for Creed and Alter Bridge...THEN we were completely taken aback when he released a fantastic album of Frank Sinatra covers last year...NOW, he's released a Christmas album,,,and it's really REALLY good!!!
We talked to Mark this morning about Creed's upcoming tour, his love of pinball and more!!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Christina. I'm a single mom of 4 great kids.
In July of this year something didn't feel right and I felt a small lump on my left breast. I went in for a mammogram and doctors found 3 lumps. After scans and testing I was diagnosed with breast cancer and scheduled for a single mastectomy in September.
After the surgery I started chemo in October (I have had 4 rounds, now have 12 left). With my surgery they removed 18 lymph nodes, 14 were cancerous. With surgery and treatments I have missed several weeks of work and it has been tough to make ends meet.
For the last 6 years I have been a school bus driver and bus aid for a local school district and with my immune system compromised, it’s hard to work and be around the kids. I have applied for disability and should have it right after the first of the year but I am late on December rent and I'm at a loss to how I'm going to make it. I owe $1427 with late fee. I never thought this could happen. Thank you for reading my letter.
Please help if you can.
Christina
Who Helped: David Ball, Dan, Big E, Ron, Kristin, Ken, Clay, Cameron, Ken, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: 2 months rent, gift cards for Christmas for the kids and groceries
This Saturday night is one night that we look forward to all year long, the Jacky Family Reunion!!
Why? Well, is a night for family and friends to get together....and spend the night making all kinds of poor decisions!!!!!
Drinkin'! Rockin'! And, hopefully, not getting thrown in jail....again.
And we talked to Jesse James Dupree all about it this morning!!
Dear Johnny,
I'm writing for help for me and my family. It's been a tough year for us. We are unable to get our heat turned on this winter due to financial difficulties. It's me, my mother, my two brothers with autism, my grandfather and my grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2021.
My mother has become a full-time caregiver for my grandmother and watching to make sure everybody is taken care of. We have really buckled down to try and catch up, but we just can't seem to get there. They are on a fixed income and I work as many hours as I can to take things off of their plate and make things warmer and safer.
We are currently relying on space heaters and electric blankets to stay warm, but it would be such a blessing for us to have heat. I didn't realize the gas had been shut off sometime around May or June due to past due bills.
After the past couple years of my grandmother getting her diagnosis and my grandfather and mother having to dedicate so much time to taking care of my brothers and grandmother, things have been an immense struggle. The overdue bill to get the heat turned back on is $2500 and I just don't know where to turn.
Thank you for all you do and thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Sincerely,
Kiara
Who Helped: Anonymous texter, Troy, Tom, Rob, Stephanie, Mike, Kyle, Jake, William, Devin, Steve, Katie, Frank, Mike, Shauna, Heather, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: Brought gas bill current, gift cards for Christmas and groceries
There is truly only one name that comes to mind when you think of platinum selling, world-famous, MTV pioneers, masters of parody who has a new biopic available on DVD/BluRay....mainly because the only person who fits that bill is Weird Al Yankovic!!
And we were honored to have him on the show this morning!!
Dear Johnny,
On December 8th 2023 my wife was diagnosed with leukemia.
She has been sick off and on the last six months and we've had several doctor's appointments and now know what we are dealing with. She is currently at KU Med Center, but she won't be home for Christmas or New Years as they have already begun treatment.
I'm am now keeping up with work and all of life's daily responsibilities and helping take care of my wife as well. I'm working as much as I can, because I can't lose my medical coverage, but I also have to be available to my wife to provide the support she needs for this fight. I can't share my worries with her because I just want her to concentrate on getting better. I have missed some work which has cut back on our funds and my car has an issue that I really need to deal with.
The power steering pump is going out which is making the car really hard to steer and drive safely. I need the car to get to the hospital, go to work, buy prescriptions, but I don't know how long it's going to hold out. It's costs like $500-$600 and I don't have it. I will be behind on rent, but luckily my landlord is trying to work with me on it. I just really need the car to work and I'm desperate and overwhelmed. I feel like I fake a smile to get through my days, but I just want my wife to be okay.
Thank you for your time,
Jason
Who Helped: Misty, Brian, Trevor & Blue Valley Auto Clinic
How You Helped: 3 months rent, new power steering pump and general maintenance on their car
Dear Johnny,
My name is Kaidan and the reason I'm writing for help today is that my wife (31) and I just found out last Thursday (Nov 30) that she has stage 3 colon cancer. Possibly stage 4. And a spot on her lower left lung. It started in November when she was having dizzy spells and trouble breathing. She's also had some stomach pain. We have both had to take several days off work for doctor's appointments to figure out what's going on. She's been through CT scans, x-rays, rectal exams, and more. We are now waiting on the results of a biopsy. She is supposed to start chemo next week (4 to 6 rounds) but her hemoglobin tested low so she has to have a blood transfusion this week.
I'm trying to work as many hours as possible. We have 3 kids ages 12, 8, and 5. I hate to ask for help but I know I won't be able to do this alone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read this,
Kaidan
Who Helped: Pinball Jeff, Jonathan, Michael, Travis, Matt, Tracy, Christy, Cody, Candace, Larry, Dustin & DE Services, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: 3 months rent, Christmas for the kids, Christmas lights and groceries
Bill Engvall has seen a lot during his 50 years in comedy, he took the nation by storm as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, he starred in his own sit-com and comedy specials and he's toured this nation from coast to coast more times than he can count...and now, he's decided to hang it up with one last special, "Here's Your Sign, It's Finally Time"...and we talked to him all about it this morning!
Johhny and crew,
I’ve never been good asking for help, but I really need support with getting freedom back in my life for wheel-chair lift for the truck.
I have been fighting Parkinson’s Disease for 6 years now, and 5 back surgeries.
Luckily the company I work for has accommodated me with working from home. BUT home has been my life for over a year now.
I fought BCBS Insurance for over 6 months to just get my powered wheelchair covered.
The problem is my BCBS insurance company does not cover any type of lifts for vehicles.
I have priced lifts all over KC, the best price I found was at Mobility Plus Platte County and they are still out of my price range.
The cost for just the lift is $3500 (trading in an old chair). It must be a special size lift to handle the weight of the chair.
Model is AL425HD that handles the weight, I can’t use a hitch style.
Story:
I have giving up everything in my life, I just can’t even get out of the house now.
I take 56 pills each day, yes 56, I can’t afford a lift.
Not sure how much more life can throw at me.
Then 5 major back surgeries and then Parkinson’s.
Guys, I need help to gain some freedom again, any help please. I even tried looking at used but the few I tried did not fit or needed to many parts replaced to use.
Love you guys, please see if you can help.
Jay
Who Helped: Nancy, Tad, Tracy, Debbie, Duane, Vanessa, River, Shane, Megan, Curt, Patty, Will, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: $3500 to help buy a wheelchair lift, a night out hotel/dinner for he and his wife, groceries
At he height of the sit-com Good Times' popularity, Jimmie "JJ" Walker was the biggest star on television.
But really, that is only one part of his story...as we found out this morning...until our phone system shit the bed right in the middle of the interview....
Dear Johnny,
On Saturday, December 2nd around 7:30 am, a man driving a truck lost control and ran into our town home driving through the wall into our living room. Luckily my daughter and I were not at home, but now we are scrambling for a place to live.
The Red Cross helped us with $640 but that is not going very far. We have been in a hotel since Saturday night and soon will have no place to go. I just paid our rent December 1st and now that money is gone. And they're not going to be done with repairs for at least 2 to 3 months on our unit.
I'm a single mom my daughter lives with me she's 18 years old and we have 2 dogs. We are just stressed about what is going to happen to us. I have reached out to multiple agencies I was directed to by Red Cross, but they don't have funds to help us. We did find a 2-bedroom duplex to rent and we were approved but I just don't have the money for rent deposit and pet deposit and I am trying to figure out a way to come up with that. My next paycheck isn't until December 13th and I don't know what else to do. Even though this was all an accident I just want to know that my daughter and I have a place to lay our head at night.
Thank you so much for your time,
Leah Sumner
Who Helped: Amish Adam, Adrian, Alexander & Ray’s TV and Appliance, Shane, Craig and Cosentino’s.
How You Helped: Rent and Deposits for duplex, groceries.
Dear Johnny,
My name is Jason and I'm 43 years old. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 19 years ago.
It is a chronic and progressive disease that I have lived with now for years. I've been in a continuous battle with MS and realize that I need an electric wheelchair to improve my quality of life. This style of wheelchair is the Majestic IQ 7000 and will solve a lot of my mobility issues I'm currently dealing with.
As a new father to a baby girl, it will allow me more freedom to be hands on and hold my daughter. This style wheelchair will also make it easier for my wife to pack up for transport (it is an auto-folding remote-controlled electric chair). On bad days, getting out of bed is very difficult and this chair would help solve many of my problems like just getting around the house and even getting into a vehicle for doctor’s appointments.
I'm currently $2500 short on being able to get this chair, but it's a necessary tool to improve my daily health as I battle MS.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and going on this crazy journey with me.
Happy Holidays and Thanks,
Jason Dean
Who Helped: Joe & Myles, Kevin, Jeremy Dixon with DSS
How You Helped: Raised $2500 to help buy a new wheelchair!
While we go through all of the letters trying to help out as many folks as we can with Hope For The Holidays, every once in a while something else pops up that needs our attention.
Such is the case with PawsAbilities, a nonprofit in Olathe that helps those with disabilities enter the workforce.
Over the weekend, a car accidentally drove through the front of their facility causing a lot of damage...follow the link to find out more on the story: https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/pawsabilities-nonprofit-works-to-build-back-after-car-crashes-through-storefront
So after talking to their director, Debbie Horn, and finding out they're losing $1000 a day by not being open, we put the call about and between listeners Emily and Terry, as well as our friend Pinball Jeff, his wife Kathy and their kids Max & Maddie, AND the fine folks at Alexander & Ray's TV and Appliance, we raised $3000 to help them out in minutes!! Not only that, Cosentino's gave the $500 for food to help them celebrate the holidays!
Former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider has long been proponent of freedom of speech, going as far as joining forces with Frank Zappa and John Denver to take on the PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center) in 1985 to fight censorship.
And now his journey from a young rocker to taking on the establishment is illustrated in his graphic novel, "He's Not Gonna Take It"!
If you've been a fan of comedian Josh Wolf for any length of time, you've no doubt heard him talk about his son Jake...which it was why it was great when Josh came into the studio this morning with him in tow!
And man...the apple definitely doesn't fall far from the tree!!
Dear Johnny,
This is a hard email to write, I have listened to your show for years growing up with my dad and brothers. I have heard so many Hope For The Holidays stories over the years.
Here is ours…my husband Erik is an Army Veteran, who has many complex health problems that we are just recently discovering are potentially connected to his service and we are actively trying to get service connected disability pay for his new health finds.
But he has been in and out of the hospital several times this year, with Pancreatitis and other complications. He used all of his PTO in January when he was first hospitalized, and we are struggling to get caught up on rent and utilities since his last hospitalization in September and final outpatient procedure in October, to top it off, we thought we were headed for the light at the end of the tunnel when we both got COVID for a week in early November, after he was cleared to return to work from his last hospital procedure.
My PTO is gone and my employer is losing patience with my time off needs. So, I am hesitant to even ask for assistance from them.
We currently owe $930 for rent for December.
Late fees for September, October and November are $135 a month for a total of $405.
I was able to get our utilities are extended until December 1st we owe $330.28 for them.
My husband’s car just started making an awful grinding noise last week and that’s just another expense to think about.
We haven’t purchased any groceries or food for Thanksgiving or for the upcoming break for my kids next week and I’m hoping to have gas money to just keep us getting to and from work to keep making some money for all of our other bills.
We appreciate any help and support you can offer to help us out of this rough patch we are in.
Thank you and God Bless,
Katie and Erik
Who Helped: Jason, Sarah, Mary, Mike, Brandon, Don, Cosentino’s
How You Helped: December rent, past late fees, utilities, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Thanks to the actors strike, it's been a hot minute since we've had our friend Rob Riggle on the show...but all that changed this morning!!!
And even better, he's going to be appearing on an upcoming episode of Blake Shelton's USA bar game show, Barmageddon!!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Arianna, I am sending you this letter because my family could really use some help.
On September 5, 2023 I had to take my oldest daughter Piper (9) to Children’s Mercy Hospital in downtown KC because she was having constant headaches, her left eye was presenting as a lazy eye out of nowhere, she was not wanting to eat, and she was very sluggish. That morning I decided I needed to get her to the hospital to see what was going on. They got her into the emergency room immediately and within an hour she was getting a CT scan. The ER Doctor that was with her came in to tell us the results of the CT Scan. They had my fiancé and I step out of the room and I knew something was wrong. They pulled us into a separate room to tell us that they found a mass on my daughter’s brain. The Neurosurgeon told us that he was 99% sure it was a Brain Tumor and told us that she would need an MRI that day, a biopsy the next day and surgery sometime in the next week most likely. I stayed at the hospital with Piper while they got the MRI set up for her. It did end up being a Brain Tumor located directly on her Spinal Cord, he told us that it had to be removed immediately. So, Piper was rushed into surgery that afternoon. After about 8 hours of surgery, the Neurosurgeon came out and told us that the Brain Tumor was huge and he got 97% of it, he wasn’t sure what kind of tumor it was yet until the pathology comes back in a few weeks. He said she did great and that she would be in the PICU for a few days but he was hoping she would recover nicely. We spent 2 days in the PICU and then were moved to the Neurosurgery follow up floor and we spent the next 2 1/2 - 3 weeks there.
After the tumor removal, her right side of her face is paralyzed for the time being and she could not walk, talk, use the restroom or anything on her own. She is now wheelchair bound and requires a 5 point harness car seat. We found out that she has what’s called Posterior Fossa Syndrome from the tumor removal, she is relearning everything at this moment and has been since she came out of surgery. She is now wheelchair bound and has to have full physical support daily. The Pathology came back and it is a low grade (slow growing Cancer) Pilocytic Astrocytoma tumor. She does have to get MRI’s every 6 months for the time being. If her tumor decides it wants to start growing then she will have to have more treatment.
My fiance is working full time, but I had to quit my job to be Piper’s full-time caregiver. I have been taking care of her and her two sisters. I am currently taking her to Ability KC Rehab facility here in Kansas City because they are really the only Pediatric facility that does intensive therapy that she needs at this moment! I drive her every week 5 days a week up here to get the rehab she needs. With help from my brother I bought a minivan that is lower, has more room, and is easier to load Piper in and out of. The last few months have been tough basically living off of one income, but I'm so happy to bring my oldest girl home and we can be a family again. It has put a strain on us financially. I am worried about rent coming due, getting tags for the minivan and the cost of gas to drive so much from Wellsville into KC.
Thank you for listening to my story and I hope you have a happy holiday.
With Love,
Arianna Phares & Luke Campbell
Who Helped: Brad, Mark, Candy, Brian, Rob, Gene and Consentino’s
How You Helped: Van tax and tags, December rent, gas cards, Christmas for the kids, groceries
The police chase of the year recently took place right here in our backyard in Excelsior Springs MO....and it was only made better by the narration to the dash cam video by one Sgt Kyle Craven of the ESPD...you gotta hear it for yourself!!
https://www.kctv5.com/2023/11/28/excelsior-springs-police-release-video-mobile-home-pursuit/
Dear Johnny,
My name is Angel and I am looking for a little help this holiday season.
I have been raising my two beautiful boys by myself since they were 3 and 5 years old. Sadly, their dad was killed in a car accident. I do not have any family here in Missouri with me, so I've had to try and do it all myself.
I lost my dad 3 years ago this Christmas day. I miss him every day. He was a huge part of my life.
I was recently diagnosed with stage 4 incurable metastatic breast cancer HER 2 Positive 3 plus which is very fast spreading in September of 2022. I had a double mastectomy then started immediately on chemo. I had the "red devil" cocktail which landed me in the hospital after every treatment. I am still doing Her2 blockage infusions every 3 weeks. I also went through 30 rounds of radiation which I burnt so incredibly bad, and the pain made me cry every day. I made it through all of that and stayed positive while doing my treatments. I just want to live for my boys and watch them grow up.
A few weeks ago, I was at the doctor's office complaining about headaches, dizziness, blurry vision and being nauseous. I had a Brain MRI, and the cancer has spread to my brain. I will now be undergoing radiation to pick the spots off in my brain. I am still staying positive, saying my prayers. I am a fighter, and I will not give up. No matter where my cancer spreads, I will deal with it, do whatever the doctors tell me do to, do whatever treatments I have to do just to live. I am only 52 and want to be around for as long as I can.
I've gotten behind on a few bills and would just like to get caught up and catch my breath. The cost of everything has gotten to be too much. I would like to be at a place that if God forbid something happen to me my boys would be okay.
Anything you can do is greatly appreciated. Thank you for reading my story – Angel
Who Helped: Tammy, Todd, Jimmy, Kevin, Nick, Todd, Paul, Lindsey, Consentino’s
How You Helped: Covered 2 months of house payments, utilities, car payments plus groceries
Dear Johnny,
My brother John has been without teeth for several years now. John has an intellectual disability, and has gotten by on social security and odd jobs all his life. His teeth started to really get bad in his 30s. My family and I started paying towards his tooth extractions and his dentures. We got halfway through the procedures when Dad died, and the whole family fell on hard times.
John is now in his late forties. And he still has no teeth. The tops were removed, and he received a top set of dentures. But we haven't been able to get his bottoms done. It's been years. He can't wear the top piece because it chips what's left of his bottom teeth. It's been a hard time, and I had $1300 saved up a few years ago. But that $1300 dwindled little by little over the last few years as I had a whole slew of family get sick and pass.
I need to get his teeth fixed. Medicare doesn't help with dentistry, and I would love to see him eat his favorite foods again.
Thank you, Tony
Who Helped: Joel, Chuck, Consentino’s
How You Helped: $1000 for new dentures and $500 for groceries
A&E's "Neighborhood Wars" is one of the most popular shows on cable TV>
Why? Because we LOVE watching other people act like assholes and pay for it in really hilarious ways...and we love Director/Producer Pat Twist for feeding that need we have every damn Tuesday night!
And how much do we love it? Well enough that the show is knee deep in Season 5!!!
And Pat stopped by this morning to tell us more!
Because we here on the show like to do our share of traveling when we can, one of our favorite guests to have on the show is Shawn Kathleen, the former flight attendant behind the Instagram account Passenger Shaming...because it shows us all the level of asshole that WAY too many people are capable of on airplanes.
And what with all the holiday travel on tap, we need her more than ever!!
It's a fact: Sometimes we all have that moment in the bathroom, whether your own ot someone else's, when the payload you just dropped off won't go down the drain.
What is one to do? Well, you no longer have to live in fear when there is THE POOP KNIFE!!!
https://www.originalpoopknife.com/
While rapper Tech N9ne is, without question, the single most successful independent rapper in the world, he is STILL every bit a KC guy.
From performing at Arrowhead and the Super Bowl celebration, to recently helping to award 105 local students $50,000 scholarships....and now, one of the most KC things of all, turning on the Plaza lights Thanksgiving night!!
We caught up with Tech this morning to talk about all that and more!
As we roll into the Thanksgiving weekend, we know that dealing with that much family time is probably gonna suck...so, because we're givers...we decided to load up a couple of lucky listeners with some high dollar rubber lovin'!!
It's the Adult Toy Price Is Right!!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique
From the very start of our Hope For The Holidays campaign, guitar great Gary Hoey has provided the soundtrack...and his Ho Ho Hoey albums have provided tons of people with Christmas music that most decidedly does not suck!!
And, frankly, it doesn't feel like the holidays until we talk to Gary....and we checked that off of our list today!!
People make a lot out of all of the actors and comedians who have come from Kansas City...but the guy who did it all before them was comedian Eddie Griffin...who, after leaving KC for LA at age 16, was soon after playing arenas opening for Andrew Dice Clay and hasn't stopped since!!
And now he's playing the T Mobile Center on 12/1 for one hell of a homecoming!!
And he stopped by the studio this morning for a wild interview!!
Guitarist/Songwriter/producer Tommy Henriksen has truly lived a charmed life...since joining Alice Cooper's band in 2011, he has worked with everyone from Johnny Depp and Joe Perry, to Lady Gaga, Meatloaf, Halestorm and the list goes on and on.
You may not know his name...but man does he have some great stories to tell!!
It's always a good day when we can have a band hang out in the studio all morning....especially when it's good dudes like Dirty Honey...and even better when they're supporting their amazing new album "Can't Find The Brakes!"
Buckle up! It's a hell of a ride!!
Terry Virts is retired NASA astronaut, International Space Station Commander and colonel in the United States Air Force who was selected as a space shuttle pilot in 2000, and has gone on to spend two hundred and fourteen days in space, racking up 19 hours over 3 EVA's, as well as serving as a test pilot, logging more than 5,300 flight hours in 40 different aircraft...which means, to us, he's a total bad ass, and we want to be his friend.
Luckily, he's a great guy and didn't mind Dare getting his nerd on!!
For some of us on this show, Motley Crue provided the soundtrack to our misspent teens and 20s...and over the years, we've talked to Nikki Sixx, Vince Neil and Tommy Lee...but never Mick Mars...but that all changed this morning!!!!
With a new single out, "Loyal To The Lie" from his upcoming solo album, "The Other Side Of Mars", we had the amazing opportunity to FINALLY talk to Mick this morning and it was everything we hoped it would be!!!
KC natives Jason Sudeikis and Billy Brimblecom Jr have been friends since meeting while doing improv. here in town at Comedy Sportz...from there, their careers took different paths...Brimblecom is an accomplished drummer who toured with bands like Blackpool Lights and The Creature Comforts...Sudeikis rocketed to stardom on "Saturday Night Live", in movies like "Horrible Bosses" and "We Are The Millers", as well as his hugely popular Apple TV series, "Ted Lasso"!
In 2005, Billy lost most of his left leg to cancer, but turned what could have been tragic into something amazing, going on to become executive director for Steps of Faith Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping amputees get the help they need!!
And now, they're back with the annual THUNDERGONG! benefit for Steps of Faith tomorrow and, as always it's SOLD OUT!!!
But that doesn't mean you can't contribute! Go to https://www.stepsoffaithfoundation.org/support
Jackyl frontman and long time friend of the show Jesse James Dupree's new solo album. "Breathing Fire" dropped at midnight last night, and it just might be the best straight up rock and roll album to come out this year!!
Every track is steeped in everything we love about rock and roll...and it delivers on every level!
And Jesse gave us a call this morning to tell us all about how this scorcher of an album came about!!
We've found over the years that some of our favorite comedians are the ones who freely let their weird run wild...and with some people, like comedian Harland Williams, that weird runs 24/7...and we love him for that.
And you can experience it for yourself this weekend at the Comedy Club of KC!
Few comedians are better at taking an honest look at who we are are human beings, than Tom Papa.
Through his books and comedy special...he, maybe more than any comedian, is able to tap into a real side of ALL of us, as fucked up and hilarious as it all may be!
And on Friday 11/17, Tom returns to KC for one show at the Uptown Theater!
Down in Florida, python hunting has become big business as the Burmese python has become an invasive species in the Everglades...and in a job mainly dominated by men, former real estate broker turned python hunter Amy Siewe is giving the boys a run for their money!! And now you can join her for a hunt next month, and she stopped by this morning to tell us all about it!!!
Farmington MO's Desirae Kelly went viral on TikTok recently when she discovered that she had a LIVE SPIDER in her ear...and she told us the whole horrifying story this morning!!
We've been teasing for days that we had a special guest coming on the show...but with our phone system being fuckeroo'd for the last couple days, it hasn't happened...UNTIL TODAY!!
Anyone who has listened to this show over the years knows our love of the Turpentine Creek Animal Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs Arkansas...and Scott & Tanya Smith have been friends of this show for going on 3 decades...an now their daughter Miranda, who we've known her entire life is taking a bigger role, and stopped by this morning to tell us all about the huge projects going on !!
Back in 2009, if you had said that a reality show about a pawn shop in Las Vegas would, at one point, be the biggest show on cable TV, most would have thought you were insane...but Rick Harrison and "Pawn Stars" proved everyone wrong, still going strong 14 years later!!
And now Rick and crew have hit the road in search of cool stuff across America on the new show, "Pawn Stars Do America!"
Since 2009, the history series "Pawn Stars" has been one of the most popular, and at time THE most popular, show on cable TV...and now Rick, Cory and Chumlee have hit the road for season 2 of "Pawn Stars Do America",,,heading out to find all the cool stuff they can find!
Chumlee stopped by the show this morning to tell us more1
Yes it's Halloween...but are the toys FRIIIIIGHTFUL...no, not really,,,but some of the contestants horror stars kinda are!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
It's been a few months since we've talked to our friend Dan Cummins...and now that he's got a new comedy special, "Trying To Get Better" out on YouTube now, we knew it was time to catch up with one of our most favorite weirdos...and, as always, we ran the gamut of subjects from drugs, dogs, serial killers and so soooo much more....
It may going to be cold this Sunday night in KC, but it's gonna be HOT inside the Uptown Theater as our old friend Wheeler Walker Jr rolls into town!
Lock up yer ladies, guys...Ol' Wheeler is back!!!
Anthrax's Joey Belladonna loves football, loves singing the National Anthem and loved the Chiefs...so it seems like it would be a no brainer to have him sing the NA before a Chiefs game...and we've tried and tried to make that happen.
NOW? He's finally singing for the Chiefs game...except it's in Denver, not here.
COME ON!!! We talked to Joey this morning about that and more!
We love comedian Nikki Glaser because she's hilarious, beautiful, damaged and one of the most brutally honest comedians we know....and this Sunday, she's bringing her new tour back to where it all began, Lawrence KS, this Sunday night!!
It's become a holiday tradition when Al Pitrelli and Trans-Siberian Orchestra bring their giant stage show to KC...and this year, they're actually rolling in before the holiday itself! Two shows on 12/16 at T-Mobile Center which are sure to sell out!!
And we caught up with Al this morning to talk about what's in store for this year!!
Man, it's always good when you reconnect with an old friend and it's like no time has passed...such is the case with comedian Robert Kelly!
Once upon a time he was on the show a bunch...but then life and careers happen and we lost touch....but this weekend he's coming back to KC for the first time in a long time and it's like we picked up right where we left off!!
For some time, WWE star and Friend of the Show, Baron Corbin was the man everyone loved to hate...but now that he's returned to his Lone Wolf roots, something weird has been happening...people are CHEERING for him...and he thinks it's kind of weird....
We continue to be proud and amazed at our old friend Rudy Reyes' climb to reality television stardom as part of the FOX show, "Special Forces:World's Toughest Test", because we know where he came from, what he's lived through and what he's accomplished to get where he is today.
And all you have to do is listen to the man himself and you walk away thinking there's nothing that any of us can't do if we just keep moving forward.
Even though he grew up in Atlanta, Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon now calls KC home...and has truly become a Kansas Citian through and through...which is why he's looking forward to hitting town this Monday night with Static X and Dope!!
We caught up with LJ this morning and talk about everything from mantiquing, the tour, their possible Grammy nomination and MORE!!!
Any day sex expert Dr. Sadie Allison comes into town is a good day!!
And we covered a whole lotta ground this morning...all all of it was sexy!!
The Summer blockbuster Gran Turismo is the true story of Jann Maderborough, who went from being a teenage video gamer playing the game Gran Turismo, to winning a competition that put him behind the wheel of an actual race car and a career that has found him competing in the British GT Championship, Formula 3 European Championship, the GP3 Series, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and much more!
And this morning we finally got him on the show!!
There are few comedians out there, male or female, as fearless as Tiffany Haddish.
Growing up with an abusive mother, dumped into the foster care system, ending up living in her car in her 20s...she rose above that, as well as fighting the fact that she's black and a woman in the white male dominated world of stand up...and she has kicked down the doors to become a true star.
And she's coming to the Midland on November 12th!!
We here on the Morning Show are all fans of The Glore Psychiatric Museum in St Joseph, MO...it's truly one of the most fascinating and disturbing museums you'll ever visit...and every year they give you a few chances to spend the whole night exploring the museum, having dinner, participating in paranormal investigations and more!
And we caught up with the Glore's Kami Jones to find out more!!
It's been a whirlwind couple of days...not only with Johnny wrapping things up in Curacao, getting our friend George set for a few more things before HE can come back to the States...but also, if you missed it earlier this week, Johnny found an abandoned puppy in the middle of the highway in Curacao....and Johnny being Johnny, he wasn't about to leave that dog behind...and if ever wondered what it takes to bring a dog home from another country...just listen!!
Lebanon MO's Steve Kueny recently set a new Guinness World Record floating 39 miles down the Missouri River in a 1208 pound pumpkin.
And who says there are no heroes anymore??? We talked to Steve this morning and quickly discovered that he's really not even remotely batshit crazy!
If you tuned in yesterday, you heard that Johnny found a lost puppy in the middle of the highway...and, well...looks like Dare's coming home with a new dog, if all goes as planned!
Meanwhile, the monumental shitshow that is the medical industry on Curacao still hasn't produced George's MRI results...Johnny gave us the update this morning!!
Jack Osbourne is no stranger to the weird and wild side of life...and the son of Ozzy & Sharon, he's seen it all...he lived through reality television fame...he put behind his hard partying ways...he's studied tai kick boxing and submitted himself to numerous survival camps...and he's been battling MS since 2012...but that hasn't stopped him from pushing himself to the limit on the new season of the FOX reality competition, Special Forces: World's Toughest Test.
Oh sure we've always looked to former Chiefs QB Trent Green to fill in the gaps of our, admittedly, poor football knowledge...but now? NOW he just might have some competition in our own "football guy", one Johnny Dare...
By now, those of you who have been keeping up with the saga of our friend George know that dealing with the medical system in a 2nd World country is not great...and yesterday proved that more than ever as Dare and George hit a bit of a speedbump...but while the day kind of went to shit...there was one very small and furry light at the end of the tunnel...
On of our new favorite comedians is Fortune Feimster!!
Mainly because she one of us...I mean, moreso if we were lesbians...but she's a first class weird, just like we are and we love it!!!
And now she's coming to KC next month and we can't wait!!!
With a pair of new singles out (Dig A Hole/ Littel Bit Crazy) and upcoming new album (Be Right Here), we were stoked to find out that Black berry Smoke had announced a run of tour dates that include a stop right here in KC on March 9th!!!
So we figured it was time to get Charlie Starr on the phone to find out about all that and more this morning!!
Today is going to be a hopefully exciting day as we await the results of George's MRI which will determine if he's fit to fly back to the states to start the next round of treatments and surgeries to get George healthy and working again...but meanwhile, it seems Johnny has settled in to his new role as Man Servant! HA!
Listen to the G'Andre update and more!!!
It's been a minute since we've had a chance to talk to our old friend Larry The Cable Guy...but it never fails that no matter how long it's been since we've talked, it's like no time has passed at all!
On January 15th, 1978, Kathy Kleiner Rubin was one of several women attacked in a Florida sorority house, leaving two dead.
Some may say she was lucky to survive the brutal assault...but sometimes, survival comes with a whole lot more to deal with...as she tells in her new book, "A Light In The Dark"....and we talked to Kathy this morning about it.
It's Friday, and we're just a couple of days from finding out when we can get our friend George back to the states to get the additional care he needs to get back to 100%...but first, Johnny had to do battle with a wild island cockroach!!
You may not know the name Ed Dwight, but you should.
A native of KCK, he took his childhood obsession with airplanes to joining the Air Force, becoming a test pilot in a time when black men had to fight just to SERVE in the military, ending up becoming the first African American to be selected for the Aerospace Research Pilot School with an eye on becoming the first black astronaut...but that part of his story came to an abrupt halt when those in power decided the country wasn't ready for a black man in space.
And now he, and others, tell their story in the upcoming documentary, The Space Race...and we had the honor of meeting Ed this morning!
Halloween is coming up soon, so it was time for a SPOOKTACULAR edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right full of slutty specters and demonic dongs!!
IT'S THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT...brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Today was, in all honesty, one of the greatest mornings we've had on the show in months...because after months of battling bacterial meningitis among other issues...our dear friend George Kieffer walked into the offices of the Curacao Sea Aquarium and the Dolphin Academy for the first time in months...and he sat down to talk with Johnny...and it was fucking amazing.
Today's George update is a good one, not only because it's looking better and better every day for George to be able to return to KC to get the medical care needed to get him back to 100%, but also because we juuuuust might get a visit from him on this show!!
Check out Johnny's update for more!!
Johnny is back in Curacao this week...and things are looking better every day for our frien George Kieffer!
Waiting on the results from his latest MRI to see if he's cleared to fly back to KC, and then the real works begins to get him healthy and working again!!
Johnny gives us the latest info on George's condition and what's next in store for G'Andre!!
We got to know of actress/host/journalist Kelly Rizzo through her husband and our longtime friend, Bob Saget.
And one thing was certain, Bob was madly in love with her.
And now that she's competing on the new season of Special Forces: World's Toughest Test, we finally got to talk to Kelly on the phone...and what was supposed to be a chat about the show, turned into a bit of a tribute to one of our favorite people, Bob Saget.
In a year when every bit of news is just a pile of hot steaming shit...We couldn't think of anything to turn it all around than announcing that the long standing tradition that is the Jackyl Family Reunion is BACK, baby!!
Saturday Dec 16th, Jesse and the boys, the holiday tradition are rolling back into KC to finish their year out with one big blowout at the Uptown Theater!!
We talked to Jesse James Dupree all about it this morning!!
The list of giant hit records that Desmond Child has written is staggering...Kiss's "I Was Made for Lovin' You"; Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You"; Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer",[1] "Bad Medicine", and "Born to Be My Baby"; Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Angel", "What It Takes" and "Crazy"; Cher's "We All Sleep Alone" and "Just Like Jesse James"; Alice Cooper's "Poison"; Michael Bolton's "How Can We Be Lovers?"; and Ricky Martin's "The Cup of Life" and "Livin' la Vida Loca"....just to name a few.
He tells his life story in the new book, "Livin' On A Prayer: big Songs, Big Life"...and we luckily got the chance to spend more time to find out more this morning!
Former MadTV star Aries Spears is a comedy lifer. He's been at it since his teens, eventually appearing on Def Comedy Jam and Showtime At The Apollo, which led to his gig on MadTV and in the film Jerry Maguire...and since those early days he's pushed forward to realize his dreams, and luckily, we got the chance to catch up with him this morning!
Every once in a while, we get the chance to talk to TRUE rock royalty...and today was one of those days as we held court with the Lord of the Low End , legendary Spinal Tap bassist, DEREK SMALLS!!!
Joel Rifkin was/is the most prolific serial killer in the history of the state of New York...killing 17 people between 1989 and 1993 for which he was sentenced to 203 years in prison.
But there are still questions that need answered...and producer Peter Reiss set out to do just that in his new A&E special, "Cold Case Files: The Rifkin Murders"...and we talked to him this morning all about it.
Today was a damn good day!! WHY?
Because Dare got to fire up the all new Vulcan V10-R FLAMETHROWER RIFLE!!!!!
https://www.vulcanflamethrowers.com/collections/flamethrowers/products/v9e-r
And, oh good lord, is it glorious!!
Kathleen Madigan is one of our favorite comedians of all time...period....end of story.
And not only do we love it when she calls into the show, we love it even more that she's comin' to town in a few weeks to perform at the Midland!!
We caught up with Kathleen this morning and, as always. it was a hilarious conversation!
We're wrapping up the weekday portion of THE BEST WEEK EVAAAAR with Craig Gass...and, good lord, there have been SO MANY ACIVITIES...and we still have the weekend to go....
We're on day 4 of our week long visit with Craig Gass and it's only getting better!
Bret Kreischer tonight...but today, along with Craig, we talked to Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe and played a big round of CELEBRITY NAME THAT TUNE!!!
Day 3 of the BEST WEEK EVER and I'm pretty sure Dare and Gass are gonna die before the end of the week with SO MANY ACTIVITIES!!
And, as an added bonus, the legendary Air Force Amy from the Moonlight Bunny Ranch stopped by as well!!
It's Day 2 of "the best week ever!" and not only did we get to hang with Craig Gass all morning, we also got to catch up with our friend AND Craig's, the one and only Bert Kreischer who is LIVE at the T Mobile Center!!
We love comedian Craig Gass because no one else we know books his entire career around what concerts and events he wants to see...which we find to be wildly hilarious and amazing because he CONSTANTLY finds himself in amazing situations.
And now with a busy week of amazing shows in KC, Craig has booked shows at Knucklehead's to coincide with his very social week!! And he's spending the whole week with us in-studio!!!!
People LOVE American Ninja Warrior...so it only seems natural to expand the idea in others ways...like tonight's American Ninja Warrior COUPLES CHAMPIONSHIP!
Which, frankly, seems like a HORRIBLE idea...not so much for those us watching the train wreck, but for the eventually-to-divorce couples!!
We talked to host Matt Iseman all about it this morning!!
It's a fact that Desmond Child has written some of the most recognizable songs of all time.
Like what? Well...Kiss's "I Was Made for Lovin' You"; Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' "I Hate Myself for Loving You"; Bon Jovi's "You Give Love a Bad Name", "Livin' on a Prayer",[1] "Bad Medicine", and "Born to Be My Baby"; Aerosmith's "Dude (Looks Like a Lady)", "Angel", "What It Takes" and "Crazy"; Cher's "We All Sleep Alone" and "Just Like Jesse James"; Alice Cooper's "Poison"; Michael Bolton's "How Can We Be Lovers?"; and Ricky Martin's "The Cup of Life" and "Livin' la Vida Loca"....just to name a few.
And now he tells his life story in the new book, "Livin' On A Prayer: big Songs, Big Life"...and we got to talk to him about it this morning!
It's always a good day when you get to hear great new music...it's an even better day when that new music is from a friend...which is why we were stoked when we found out that Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree had been working on a new solo album AND working with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, we were freaking out at the prospect at how good that was going to be...and that single, "Never Gets Old" delivers on every level!
Every once in a while one gets acclimated to the various and sundry rubber dicks and vaginas and you have to shake things up...which is why it was our goal to fill those holes with a little DP JAMBOREE!!!!
When you're a big WWE star, it would be easy to assume that you're spending your birthday getting WILD...but when we caught up with our friend Baron Corbin this morning, he wasn't gearing up for a bender...he was performing the decidedly UN-wild task of dropping his kid off at school...but then again, it was only 8:30am...there's still time to burn it all down!!!
We first met Rian Kanouff when he was breaking the record for most naked skydives in a 24 hour period (60)...and then when he took part in the largest naked skydive in formation (26)...and now NETFLIX is set to tell his story with the documentary "the Naked Skydiver"!!
We caught up with Rian this morning to find out what motivates him and more!
Our old friend, comedian Craig Gass, is comin' to town...and in typical Gass fashion...he's booked some shows around his social activities...but if you wanna see him live at Knucklehead's get your tickets NOW:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knuckleheads-gospel-lounge-presents-comedian-craig-gass-tickets-714121184687
We're in the thick of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Playoffs and racer Ricky Stenhouse Jr is on the bubble, which means that this weekend at KS Speedway, he needs a big win in the Hollywood Casino 400 to stay in the chase!
We caught up with Ricky this morning to talk about that and more!!
As things continue to improve with George, and with the arrival of his sister to help out, Johnny is starting to wrap things up down in Curacao...and boy is he ready to come home...but does he have a home to come home to???
It's no secret to anyone who has listened to this show for any length of time that we have an unnatural love of flamethrowers...not to mention we love supporting local businesses...which is why locally based Vulcan Flamethrowers is near and dear to our hearts!!
And Carl and his crew have come up with a new design that, quite frankly, is ridiculous, awesome, and we can't wait to get our hands on it!!
As they roll up on 30 years together, Sevendust are busier than ever!
Fresh off a tour with Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH...they have a killer new album, "Truth Killer"...they're set to release a massive box set cover 7 albums in their impressive catalogue...and they're getting ready to hit the road with Static X and Dope!!
We caught up with our friend Lajon Witherspoon this morning to find out more!
Things are looking better every day for our friend George...which means Johnny can come home soon!
But...will he actually be able to go home?
Listen an find out what's new with the shit show!!
We're back from the 3 day Labor Day weekend and Johnny got us up to speed with the latest on our friend George's medical condition...and while we aren't out of the dark just yet, George's continues to improve greatly!
It's a fact that Corey Feldman has been in some of the most beloved films of all time...Stand By Me, The Goonies, Lost Boys, The 'Burbs and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, to just name a few.
And along the way, he also launched a music career...releasing numerous albums since the mid-nineties...with a new single "Deceptive Deborah" hitting the streets this weekend....and now he's coming to KC to perform at Lemonade Park on 9/17!!
When you've spent weeks cooped up in a hospital room, you're eventually going to reach the point of madness where you just need a change of scenery and a momentary sense of normalcy...SO Johnny snuck George out of the hospital to go have an actual meal at a restaurant...but somebody got in troooooouble.....
Most people know Joey Belladonna as the frontman for thrash metal pioneers Anthrax...but did you know that he's also lead vocalist for a Journey tribute act?
And he fuckin' kicks ASS at it!!
We caught up with Joey this morning to talk about his upcoming tour and more!
Let's face it...most boxing and MMA matches are kind of boring...but what if you put both fighters in a phone booth and let 'em battle it out?
What about 2 guys vs 1? The Wheel of Violence??
That's why Fight Circus is gonna be your new favorite thing...because it takes fighting to an all new hilariously fucked up level!
The path to recovering from bacterial meningitis for our friend George has had it's share of ups and downs...but today we got some amazing news!! Give a listen to Johnny's update for all of the details!!
Last night our friends Steel Panther blew the roof off on the Qualifier round of America's Got Talent...all four judges went wild, but their fate for the next round is up to America...so we wait for the results...and while we wait, we checked in with our friend Satchel to find our more!!
2023 has been one hell of a year for our friend, comedian Bert Kreischer!
A new Netflix special, "Razzle Dazzle", his debut on the big screen, "The Machine", getting his ass handed to him on "Celebrity Family Feud" and now he's out on his next leg of his Tops Off World Tour...which lands in at the T Mobile Center on September 21st!!
As our friend George prepares for another MRI today, we're slowly learning that, in spite of Johnny's aversion to marriage...he is shaping up to be a fine wife down in Curacao!
In the midst of everything else that been going on around here lately, we were hit with the news that our old friend Slacker from 101 The Fox had announced that he had been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and was undergoing treatment at the KU Cancer Center...luckily, a bone marrow match was found quickly and his chances of beating this are greater...but it brought home the importance of the bone marrow registry and the website Be The Match https://bethematch.org/
And we got the chance to find out more from the man himself this morning.
We kick off another week of Johnny broadcasting from Curacao while he helps our good friend George as he recovers from bacterial meningitis...and now Johnny has a bone to pick with Tony Romo's...who knew they still even existed...PLUS he has an update on George's path to recovery!
How does one know that one has "arrived" in this world??
Is it when you get the key to the city? When they name a street after you?
Nope and nope.
It's when a company like Glow F Yourself makes a chrome butt plug WITH YOUR FACE ON IT!!!
Such is the life of our Johnny Dare.
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!!!
While George is recovering from his brain procedure and waiting for results from the tests...yesterday was a fairly laid back day, overall....except for one particularly stinky encounter Johnny had...he fills us in on that and more LIVE from Curacao!
We've known that comedian Doug Stanhope is one of the most honest and dangerous stand ups in comedy history for a very very long time...he's one comedian who has truly carved out his own path on his own terms.
And now he is, in our opinion, about the break thru to a whole new level with the released of his new film, "The Road Dog"...which has already won him an award for Best Actor from the Hollywood Reels Indie Film Fest.
We had a lengthy chat with Doug this morning...and we're convinced that, even if this does change the trajectory of his career...that he'll always be the same fucking malcontent we know and love.
After some concerning MRI results, George's doctors decided that they needed to get some more bacteria cultures...and to do so, they had to drill a hole in his head...which, oddly, didn't end up being nearly as scary as it sounds...Johnny updated us this morning with all the latest shenanigans.
We talked to 84 Michigan native/ skydiver Kim Knor yesterday, but technical issues unexpectedly ended a great conversation....so we got her back on this morning to talk about her quest to make 1000 jumps in her lifetime...and along the way, she may have taught us a thing or two about living your best life.
After the bump in the road encountered the day before, yesterday brought some more hurdles for George to make it over...but hopefully things will be turning for the better with more answers today...Johnny gave us all of the detail this morning.
Our friend George is back in the hospital, his MRI was showing some things that were causing some concern with his doctor, so he's having a procedure this morning so that they can find out more...and thankfully Johnny is there to help and explain it all for us.
Right out of the gate with Queensryche's debut EP, Geoff Tate was heralded as one of the top vocals in metal...then, the band took it to the next level with their platinum selling concept album. "Operation:Mindcrime"....and after parting ways with the band in 2012, he's continued to forge new paths, while remaining one of metal's finest voices.
And now, a year after open heart surgery, he's ready to hit the road with his "Big Rock Show Hits Tour"!!
After Sturgis, Johnny hopped on a plane back to Curacao to pick back up where he left off taking care of our friend George who has been recovering from bacterial meningitis...and while the rest of us were on vacation, Dare was takin' care of business! And he gave us an update this morning!
When you come from a racing dynasty as legendary as the Petty family, it would be easy to be pretty full of yourself...but in the case of Kyle Petty, you get a man who is humble as the day is long and someone who is constantly looking for what's next on the horizon...he truly is one of the greats!
Our boy Wheeler Walker Jr is gearing up to release a rockin' new album, "Ram", and has already dropped two new tracks on an unsuspecting public! And if "Dumptruck" and "Money & Bitches" are any indication, this album is gonna be Wheeler's biggest yet!
It's not often you get to talk to someone who is a true legend in their field, but we are lucky enough on occasion to catch up with the truly legendary John Force, and it's always a wild ride! Listen for yourself!
Hoooooo buddy...We caught up with our boy Clint Bowyer at the Full Throttle and, man, sooooomeone had been having way too much fun!!
Sometimes when we meet the folks we interview face to face, we immediately know that they are our kind of people. And that's definitely the case with Johnny and Counting Cars star Danny Koker...kick back and listen to this amazing interview!
Ahead of the Chiefs first pre-season game, we caught up with former Chiefs QB and long time friend of the show, Trent Green to find out what's in store for this season and more!!
Justin Ashley is currently the #1 Top Fuel driver in the world...one whose top speed is 334.49 mph...a feat the majority of us will never experience.
And he's rolling in to Topeka to compete in what will be the final NHRA event at Heartland Motorsports Park...will he top his record? We'll find out this weekend!!
Generally when we do a Website of the Day here on the show, it's some kind of product that makes us laugh or we think is cool. And in the case of the hand held, 150db train horns offered by Boss Horn, it seemed like a slam dunk.
But then when we met Boss Horn founder Dmytro, things took an unexpected turn toward one of the most amazing stories we've heard in some time.
Give a listen to one of the best stories you will hear today!
The Adult Toy Price is Right is just a fun time...we love givin' some rubber lovin' to the listeners...and we always have a wide variety of players. From guys who are confident cocksmen to ones who have gone dead inside...to ladies who cover it all from shy and demure, to ladies like one of our contestants this morning who, quite frankly, was kind of terrifying...
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!
From his early days in The Scream to being chosen to replace Vince Neil in Motley Crue and all that that entailed, singer John Corabi has led a charmed life, albeit one with a few bumps in the road...but at age 64, he's back with the Dead Daisies, is out on a solo tour with Cinderella's Tom Kieffer and Winger...he's in the new Paramount Plus docu-series, "I Wanna Rock: The80s Metal Dream....and that's only scratching the surface of what going on...as he told us this morning!
With our friend George now in a rehab center in Curacao and improving every day, Johnny flew back to KC to gear up for our annual Sturgis broadcast, but he gave us the low down on what's happening in George's world this morning!
Things could not be looking better for our friends in Sevendust right now...they're about to head out on the road with Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH...followed quickly by ANOTHER tour with Static X and Dope...but first, today marks the release of their absolutely amazing new album, "Truth Killer" and we talked to our friend Lajon Witherspoon to find out what else is on the horizon!
As week 3 of Johnny broadcasting from Curacao wraps up, Johnny gave us some fantastic news concerning our good friend George Kieffer's condition...possibly the best news yet! Keep those positive thoughts comin'!
Christopher Titus is, without question, one of the smartest, darkest and most fearless comedians in the business…because it all comes from a very, very real place.
A place that some of us know…and a place that some of us hope to never see.
But that sort of catharsis is something that is sorely lacking in comedy today.
And this Saturday night, he’s bringing his “Carrying Monsters” tour to the Improv for two shows…so he took time to give us a call this morning to deliver his brand of truth!
As we near the end of the 3rd week of Dare broadcasting from Curacao, things are starting to look much better for our friend George Kieffer! More steps forward than backward at this point and he's getting healthier every day!
Johnny filled us in on what's in store next for our friend!
Dan Cummins is not only one of our favorite comedians, and one of our favorite weirdos...he's also one of our favorite people!
And not only are we fans of his wildly popular podcast, Timesuck, we're stoked that he has an all new special dropping on Aug 27th, "Trying To Get Better"...and we caught up with him this morning talk all about that and more!!
While our friend George continues to improve health-wise, there's a bump in the road coming up that Johnny an George's family is going to have to deal with....Johnny gives us the update live from Curacao.
Shark Week continues and today it's all about blow and blowholes...are the creatures of the ocean being affected by dumped coke and other pharmaceuticals?
Marine biologist Tom Hird explores those possibilities on the special, "Cocaine Sharks" as part of Discovery's Shark Week!!
Things have been progressing as smoothly as they can be, George's condition is improving daily, but now there's a bit of a speedbump to be dealt with as far as his continuing care...and Johnny told us all about it this morning.
If there is one guest we've had on the show that Johnny is totally envious of, it's adventurer/host Forrest Galante!
From searching for endangered species to coming face to face with everything from crocodiles to king cobras, he's living life on the edge in the best way possible.
And now that he's hosting 2 shows this week on Discovery's Shark Week, we thought it was a good time to catch up!
Kicking off week 3 of Johnny broadcasting from Curacao while he helps our friend George Kieffer get back on his feet after dealing with bacterial meningitis...and, frankly, our boy Dare is getting a little stir crazy living out of his backpack, dealing with the locals and now living on a boat...but, that aside, George is getting better and better every day...and Johnny even snuck a coke into the hospital for him!!
We're ending Johnny's 2nd week in Curacao on a high note! George's house in order...that little hiccup of Dare accidentally putting gas in George's diesel truck has been fixed...and most importantly, George's condition continues to improve!
We love the band Dirty Honey, not only because they write some of the most ass shakin' riffs we've heard in a long time, but because they have the kind of work ethic and attitude it takes to become true superstars.
The band just released a new single, 'Won't Take Me Alive", and it's got the kind of riff and vocals that harkens back to that huge 70s vibe that you just don't hear enough anymore!
We talked to frontman Marc LaBelle this morning, who called us WHILE HE'S ON VACATION IN ITALY...because that's the kind of band Dirty Honey is.
Chiefs training camp opens up to the public this weekend, and the Netflix docu-series "Quarterback" that features Patrick Mahomes is a runaway hit...so it only makes sense to catch up with our friend, the VOICE of your Chiefs, Mitch Holthus to see what's in store for the upcoming season, talk about the fire in Patrick Mahomes belly to win another Super Bowl and more!
Anyone who has been in the hospital for any length of time, or has dealt with someone in that situation, knows that there comes a point where you're just done and want nothing more than to get up and walk the hell out of that place and never look back.
And that's where our friend George is right now.
While the bacterial meningitis is slowly going away, he still has a ways to go...but his frustration for wanting to go home has been a lot.
If something tried to eat you, most people wouldn't be in too big of a hurry to try to SAVE that something.
That is, unless you're Paul de Gelder, who took a shark attack that left him missing two limbs, into a life of working to save the very creatures that so many fear.
And now he's back as part of Discovery's Shark Week!!
It's been a hot minute since we've talked to our friend Jesse James Dupree, but with Sturgis 2023 right around the corner, we thought it was time to find up what's in store at the Full Throttle and the Pappy Hoel Campground for the rally!
And in typical fashion, Dupree had some tales to tell!!
After a shitty day the day before, things seem to be falling into place, slowly but surely. George is getting better by the day, and Johnny hasn't had to murder anyone...yet.
But Dare's been busting his ass to get things ready for George's eventual return home from the hospital, and that's exactly what our friend George needs right now!
We knew it wouldn't last.
When Clint Bowyer said he was retiring from racing...we knew it would just be a matter of before the he'd be back behind the wheel of a race car...and now that's happened as Clint is racing in Tony Stewart's SRX Super Star Racing alongside other NASCAR and Indy racing greats!!
By now you know that Johnny has been down in Curacao helping getting our friend George Kieffer get back on his feet as he recovers from bacterial meningitis...and while things have been progressing nicely...sometimes though, you hit some speed bumps that you might night expect....
Ohio State University student and amateur python hunter Jake Waleri made headlines last week when he and his crew caught a record-setting 19th foot Burmese python in the Florida Everglades...and he stopped by this morning to tell us all about it!
We're starting week 2 of Johnny broadcasting from Curacao as he tends to our friend George Kieffer...and good lord...while George is getting better every day, Dare has been on a hilarious hell ride over the last few days...one that could only happen to our boy Johnny.
Who left that booger sugar in the West Wing?
Is Chiefs-a-holic a complete moron?
And...how one robbers love of The Colonel led to his arrest!
These are some of the things we covered today in our conversation with former FBI asst director and host of the podcast "The Bureau", Frank Figliuzzi!!!
When you have a friend in the hospital recovering from a potentially deadly infection, you celebrate every little step toward a return to normalcy...little things like eating a burger...or pooping...all of it!!
Our friend George is getting better and better every day...and Johnny's wrapping up week one in Curacao with an update!
Day 4 of Johnny broadcasting from Curacao where he's helping our friend George Kieffer get back on his feet after a devastating bout of viral meningitis, and it's become clear that our boy Dare is:
A.) Tired of sweating
B.) Tired of Dutch food
BUT we're all glad he's there (and so is he) to help out our friend!
Kyle Petty is racing royalty…from his grandfather Lee Petty…and his father, the legendary Richard Petty…not to mention his own success in NASCAR…but even through all of that, he stil finds the world around him interesting…and that quest for knowledge and living his fullest life shows in his CircleTV interview show, “Dinner Drive”.
Every week he sits down with everyone from NASCAR stars like Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon, to musicians like Darius Rucker and Pitbull…to KC baseball legend George Brett…and he meets each interview with a curiosity and interest that shows that he truly loves what he does…and he discussed all of that with us this morning!
Day 3 of broadcasting live from Curacao and things are improving every day...Johnny and others have been working hard to get George's place ready for his eventual return home...meanwhile George's condition is improving more and more every day!
little victories everywhere.
One of the most interesting people we've met over the years on this show is the General Manager of the World Famous Moonlight BunnyRanch brothel, Madame Suzette.
She went from working as a court reporter to answering an ad and eventually becoming BunnyRanch owner Dennis Hof's right hand...and since Dennis' death, has continued to run the empire which now includes 4 brothels.
And now with the reopening of the famed Love Ranch, Suzette is taking it to the next level, and we caught up with her to find out more!
When comedian Nikki Glaser was attending the University of Kansas, little did she know at the time that she would have Netflix and HBO comedy specials, be gearing up for shows with David Spade in Vegas, and be a big enough name that she would eventually come back to where it all began to play the Lied Center in Lawrence!!"
But that's what's happening this October 29th!! And we had to find out more from Nikki this morning!
For almost a decade now, KC's own Baron Corbin has been the made everyone loves to hate in the WWE...and during that time he's gone thru several incarnations...but now he's made the move back to NXT, stripping away all of the "bullshit", in his words, with an eye on becoming champion.
By now, most of you know that Johnny is broadcasting live from Curacao, helping nurse our good friend George Kieffer from the Dolphin Academy back to health from bacterial meningitis...and he opened this morning's show with an update on George's condition!!
While KC's own Tech N9ne is the most successful independent rapper IN THE WORLD, he's never been afraid to branch out and explore the heavier side of his musical taste, which is evidenced by his new collab with Kim Dracula, "W.H.A.T. (We're Hungry And Thirsty)" from his upcoming new album "Bliss"...and he stopped by this morning to tell us all about it!
We always enjoy having actor Bill Moseley on the show...mostly because, for all of the horror he's inflicted on filmgoers with his work as Otis Driftwood and Chop Top...in reality, he's one of the most normal and laid back guys you would ever hope to meet...to a point...because, let's face it...he's still the best kind of weirdo.
He stopped by this morning to talk about his upcoming movie "Natty Knocks" and much more!
From Johnny:
"Well guys.. as we were wrapping up the show yesterday I got some bad news. My dear friend George Kieffer in Curacao who’s had an incredibly tough year dealing with cancer and the resulting treatments was found unconscious and unresponsive at his house. Taken by ambulance to the hospital in Curacao he’s still in intensive care. I’m sitting on the tarmac at Miami airport headed there now. I’m going to stay as long as it takes to get him back on his feet and put a hand on my friends back to steady him. I’ve brought broadcast equipment so we hope to be back on the air Monday. I’ll keep you posted."
We opened up the show this morning with Johnny live from Curacao, and he gave us an update on George's condition.
Brad Rutter made a name for himself as the winningest contestant ever on the long running game Jeopardy....but now he's using his seemingly endless knowledge of all things trivial to crush all competitors on the game show, The Chase...and he stopped by this morning to talk about why being the heel is oh so sweet!
There is no denying that hip hop changed the landscape of the music world forever.
While there are some who cry that rappers don't belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the fact of the matter is that the genre has had a huge influence on rock music and vice versa.
Which is why it's only natural for the HoF to celebrate "Hip Hop at 50" with a huge new exhibit opening on June 29th!
And who better to talk about it all than our friend and hip hop legend Darryl "DMC" McDaniels!!
As we enter the 4 day of American and Canadian Coast Guards and others searching for the missing OceanGate sub with 5 people on board, we felt we needed some insight from someone who has first hand experience making the trip to the Titanic...and G. Michael Harris, COO of RMS Titanic Inc, has made 14 trips to the most famous shipwreck in history...and talking to him this morning, he gave us amazing look into what is the biggest story in the world right now.
With the search for the missing OceanGate submarine that was headed for the Titanic reaching a critical stage, we revisited our 2020 interview with CEO and sub pilot Stockton Rush this morning...with Stockton talking all about the sub itself and the dangers of the mission.
Growing up with a mentally unstable mother who murdered his step father, and a drunken, womanizing father, it's safe to say that comedian Christopher Titus knows a thing or two about darkness. In fact, he's built quite a successful career picking those particular scabs off.
But now, he's poised to head out on his "Carrying Monsters" tour, which he promises is his darkest set yet....and if the preview we got this morning is any indication, it's going to be a bumpy ride!!
It's summertime and if you're looking for a once in a lifetime vacation...what about spending a week in Montana with metal legends Joey Belladonna of Anthrax and former Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate?
It can be a reality!
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And we found out all about it from our friend Joey this morning!
For some of us when we were kids, Hot Wheels cars were THE toy!
We'd spend hours of dreaming and wishing we could have a car just like our favorite Hot Wheel to drive when we grew up...and now NBC is making that dream a reality with the new summer competition, "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge!"
Host Rutledge Wood takes builders, reunites them with a car from their younger days, and gives them a week to turn it into a real deal Hot Wheels showstopper!
We caught up with Rutledge this morning to find out all about it!!
I think by now we've all played Fk Marry Kill...whether it be on the Morning Show, or just hanging out drinking with friends...but today we learned something very important...and that's if your answers match Kyles? You. Are. Fked.
We've been friends with comedian Emery Emery since the very beginnings of the morning show, so it's always great when he brings his dark brand of comedy back to KC...and this time he brought his friend and amazing impressionist, Justin Rupple with him...and we covered a lot of ground in a short time!
It's a fact...rock music...more specifically loud rock music...thrive on electric guitars and ass kicking solos.
But, for a long time, it seems like there has been a real lack of guitar heroes.
And that's why Extreme's first album of new music in 15 years, "Six", feels like such a breath of fresh air...because in guitarist Nuno Bettencourt, they have a bona fide guitar slinger on the level of some of the greatest of his generation.
And now that the full album is out, it was cool to catch up with Nuno this morning to talk more about the album and much more!
Lance Armstrong is and has been many things...road race cycling legend, philanthropist, businessman...and now, reality show astronaut?
The new Fox celebrity reality competition series, Stars On Mars, pits various celebs against each other to see who can rise to the top through working together in a simulated Mars colony...the winner gaining the bragging rights of being "the brightest star in the galaxy!"
We talked to Lance about it this morning...and it was clear that he is in no hurry to do it all again!
When it came to 80s excess, few bands did it better than RATT...sex, drugs & Ratt n Roll led them to multiple gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums!!
And now they've released a limited edition box set, available on CD and vinyl, comprised of their first 5 albums, titled "The Atlantic Years"...and we talk to frontman Stephen Pearcy about it this morning!
After moving to LA at age 19 with an eye on becoming an actor, a freak accident involving a line drive softball left Drew Lynch with a severe stutter…so he did what anyone with a life altering condition would do…he started a career in stand-up comedy! But that led him to landing at 2nd place on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent, as well as releasing two comedy specials, “Concussed”, and “And These Are Jokes”!
And now he's just dropped a new special available on YouTube and on his website, "Short King"!
Drew called us from on tour in Bulgaria this morning...mainly to find out who farted in the front row of his recent KC show...but we talked about other stuff too!!
We ran the gamut today on the ol' Adult Toy Price Is Right today!
From a sneaky stoker to a rainbow butt plug...we had ya covered!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!!! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Comic Fortune Feimster is on top of the world right now!
Not only does she have 2 popular Netflix stand up specials, but she's also on the #1 Netflix show "Fubar" alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger...and now she's announced a new tour, the "Live Laugh Love" tour, that's rolling in to the Midland this November!!!
Fortune called us this morning to tell us all about it!!
With so many bands on tour right now, it takes a special line up for people to choose where to spend their hard earned money...and one tour that just popped up on the radar that is causing a lot of chatter is the Static X/ Sevendust/ Dope tour!!
Not only are Static X bringing a huge production on the road, but our friends in Sevendust will be riding high on the wave of their newest album, "Truth Killer" when it drops in July...and we caught up Sevendust frontman and our friend Lajon Witherspoon to find out more about the tour!!
When it debuted on television in 1989, the show American Gladiators was unlike anything ever see on on network TV.
For 9 seasons, Americans watch regular Joes try to best the behemoth Gladiators with often painful results.
And one of the OGs (Original Gladiators) was Deron "Malibu" McBee stopped by the show this morning to talk about the show's enduring popularity and the new ESPN doc that explores the story behind the show that helped launch reality TV!
When our friend Sean "Sticks" Larkin was on A&E's "Live PD", it was the biggest show on cable television...but pressure from some sections of the public, in the wake of police protests across the country, ended the show's run while it was on top.
But Sean and his cohorts are back on the Reelz network with "On Patrol Live"...and they're killing it in the ratings AND just won an excellence in media award from The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
We caught up with Sticks this morning to find out more!
For a guy who said he was retiring a whole back, former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider sure seems to be working more than ever!
Screenplays, a graphic novel on the horizon...AND he's just released his first novel, a coming of age story titled, "Frats"....and we caught up with him to find out more about it !
When Black Sabbath released their debut album in 1970, little did those four lads from Birmingham England would change music forever.
And whole Tony Iommi crafted the heavy riffs, it was bassist Geezer Butler whose lyrics painted the pictures that create an aura that would inspire bands for decades to come.
And now, Geezer has told his story in his new book, "Into The Void: From Birth To Black Sabbath and Beyond"...and we finally got the chance to talk with this legend.
We've had #1 Female Competitive Eater Mike Sudo on the show numerous times...but the last time we got a little revelation that her fella, fellow competitive eater Nick Wahry, alos has a 9 to 5 job as the manager of an adult toy store in Florida!!
And with the big Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition on the horizon, we talked to Nick this morning about everything from eating 9lbs of Spam to rubber dicks!!
As the Discovery reality series "Deadliest Catch" powers it's way through it's 19th season, the show is as popular as ever!!
And one of those reasons is Sig Hansen, the captain of the Northwestern, who has appeared on every season...and has seen more than his fair share of highs and lows along the way!
We announced this morning, your chance to win a brand new 2023 Harley-Davidson Street Glide ST! With a retail value over $30,000, this beautiful backed-out touring bike is perfect for city or highway riding. The Street Glide ST features Harley's 117 cubic inch Milwaukee Eight motor, hard bags, and a premium sound and navigation system.
If you win the new Street Glide ST, we'll cover your first adventure, a trip to the 83rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! Our winner will get a week-long cabin stay at the Pappy Hoel Campground and tickets to every show at the legendary Full Throttle Saloon!
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There are few people we know who are living their best life better than Bert Kreischer right now!
His movie, The Machine is out in theaters now...he's gearing up for a huge arena tour...his podcast with Tom Segura, "Two Bears, One Cave" is as popular as ever....he's kicking ass on all levels!
We caught up with him this morning, and found him to be happier and more filled with gratitude than ever!
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. KILLED it recently as host of the annual White House Press Correspondent Dinner...and he's show time and again that he's not afraid to say out loud what many of us are thinking...but in these days of cancel culture, is he afraid of ruffling feathers?
It's safe to say that the answer is no.
We caught up with Roy this morning to talk about that and his upcoming shows at The Improv!
Most of us want to believe that, after we leave this world, there is an afterlife...and our obsession with that, ghosts, evil spirits and more is why shows like Ghost Adventures are so popular on TV.
And with Zak Bagans and his crew launching a new season on Discovery, we're in for another big season of specters, phantoms and apparitions!!
We caught up with co-star Jay Wasley this morning to find out what's in store for this season!
Our friend Baron Corbin is , without question, one of the biggest heels in the WWE..universally hated..with the exception of Paris, where they LOVE him!
Which is why it's also great to see him come back home to KC for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children's Mercy Hospital...because at the end of the day, he's still a Dad, and is a good person who wants to do something to help kids in his hometown.
We talked to him all about it this morning!
The name of the show is American Ninja Warrior, but it's truly become a worldwide sensation!
And, according to co-host and Friend of the Show, Matt Iseman...the show has been around long enough that there is a whole generation of kids who grew up not wanting to play football, baseball, basketball or soccer, but wanting to be NINJAS!
And now, on the upcoming new season, ninjas will go head to head every week for the million dollar prize!!
Back in the 80s, Triumph ruled the rock airwaves with hits like "Magic Power", "Fight The Good Fight" and "Lay It On The Line"...establishing themselves as one of the best bands on the road, as they proved at the Us Festival in 1983 in front of 670,00 people!!
And now the band is celebrating that performance with a limited edition double album, and we talked to Triumph vocalist and guitarist Rik Emmett about that and more!
It's either a recipe for disaster or is going to be the most glorious moment on prime time TV...but our friends Steel Panther...the filthiest band of all time....are set to compete on the new season of America's Got Talent!!!
Is AGT ready?
Jesus, is America ready??
We'll find out this Tuesday night!!
Since Halestorm started their career, lead vocalist Lzzy Hale has never been afraid to speak her truth....and with the band's new single, "Terrible Things" (featuring guest vocals from country star Ashley McBryde), she takes an unflinching look at how the world around us has gone to shit...but, as always with Lzzy, there is a glimmer of hope.
It's always interesting to see how folks answer whenever we play FMK...but it's only gotten better since our little Kyle joined the show...because, frankly, his answers are perplexing at best...bless his pointed little head.
Nothin' says "We're Halfway To The Weekend" like givin' you c**k rings and buttplugs, right? RIGHT!
And we're givers, people!! WE CARE!
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When it comes to taking a frank, unflinching look at the things that happen in the world of celebrities, Harvey Levin and TMZ have built a reputation as the one website/news outlet that always reports the facts.
And as anyone who has followed the tumultuous life of pop star Britney Spears knows, no one REALLY knows what the hell is going on in that head…but TMZ takes a long look at what’s going on , what went wrong and when, in the new special, “Britney Spears: The Price of Freedom”
We first met Whit Crane and the guys in Ugly Kid Joe back in '91...and over the years, we've followed Whit on his adventures around the world...and while the band still plays huge festivals around the world, they haven't down a proper US tour in 27 and haven't been to KC in over a decade...BUT THAT ALL CHANGES TONIGHT AT THE TRUMAN!!!
And we caught up with Whit this morning to find out what's up in is wide open world!!
Colorado single mom Amber Hall worked hard to buy her first home for her and her kids...only to find out it's infested with SNAKES!!!...and now the person who sold her the house is AWOL and she's footin' the bill to try and rid her home of the snakes...and there could be more snakes to come!!!
She told us all about it this morning!
While it may sound weird promoting a concert in May that isn't happening until October...but when it's Wheeler Walker Jr, we've learned that it's gonna sell out FAST!! And since Wheeler just announced this "Spread Eagle Tour" last week, with a stop at the Uptown Theater Oct 29th, we figured it was time to catch up!!
Launching his career in the early 80s, comedian Bobcat Goldthwait crafted a career on his own terms.
From his stand up, to the movies he’s appeared in, as well as his career as a director in movies and on the Jimmy Kimmel show…he’s stayed true to the complete weirdo that he’s always been.
He’s just released his first album in over 2 decades, he recently toured as opener for Adam Sandler, and this weekend, he’s in KC playing The Comedy Club of Kansas City.
Between Ross Chastain being hell bent on pissing everyone in NASCAR off, Denny Hamlin arguing with teammates, and Kyle Busch being Kyle Busch, things are kinda wild in the race world right now...so with NACAR coming to KC this weekend for the Advent Health 400, we caught up with friend of the show and NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer to find out what the hell is going on!!!
We’ve heard a lot of alien abduction stories over the years, but few have been as believable as Tom Warner’s story of his 1969 encounter that, unlike many of these stories, was corroborated by numerous others.
He told his story in his book, “Beyond the Stars” and on “Unsolved Mysteries”…and now there’s talk of a movie!!
We talked to Tom all about it this morning to find out more!
Before launching his career in stand up, comedian and longtime friend of the show, Greg Warren worked selling Jif peanut butter for Procter & Gamble…but, thankfully for the rest of us, he gave up that six figure career…to starve doing stand up!
And now he covers everything from the peanut butter wars and much more in his new YouTube special, “The Salesman”…and he stopped by the studio to hang out this morning!!
Most people remember Frankie Muniz from his starring role on the long running FOX series, “Malcolm in the Middle” and going on to movies like “Agent Cody Banks” and more.
But what many don’t know is that he’s been involved in auto racing since 2004, becoming a full time racer in the ARCA Menard’s series this past January…and in that short time, he’s the points leader!!!
And he’s deadly serious about winning the championship in his debut season…but first he has to take on Kansas Speedway this weekend!!
We caught up with Frankie this morning and quickly discovered that this isn’t some actor playing race car driver…as he says “This is my life! This is what I was made to do!”
What better way to kick start your Tuesday than some rubber buttholes and mouth vibes?
NONE! There is NONE MORE BETTER!!!
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Say you're someone who has an STD/STI...but like everyone else in this world, you still want to be loved. But finding love in those situations can proof to be tricky....which is why it's great that someone like Jennelle Marie Pierce has your best interests in mind with Positive Singles! https://www.positivesingles.com/
We spoke with Jennelle this morning about the recent uptick in STDs and how to navigate those waters!
And anyone who listens to the morning show, we are not particularly sports ball informed...which is why it's handy to have our friend, former Chiefs QB and broadcaster Trent Green, around to help us understand with the biggest thing in KC this weekend...THE NFL DRAF!!!
With all the hubbub surrounding the whole Bud Light/Dylan Mulvaney/Kid Rock shit show, we figured it was time to cash in and produce the most un-woke beer EVER!!!
CRACKER and mew CRACKER LITE...for when you hate calories as much as you hate change!!
Who would have thought that a show about a Cali based dermatologist ridding people of giant cysts, zits and tumors would make it even one season, let alone NINE!
But that's a testament to the appeal of Dr. Sandra Lee, aka "Dr. Pimple Popper" who rode her YouTube popularity to reality TV fame!! And we got the chance to catch up with the good doctor this moring!
From generic d**kholes to fancy buttplugs, we have all your bases covered on this week's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
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Just about a year ago, KC-based craft cannabis company Franklin's Stash House announced that they were partnering with local snack legends Guy's to release THC infused potato chips!! And now, THAT DAY HAS ARRIVED!!
Guy's THC Chips are available NOW at dispensaries all over town and we talk to Franklin's Stash House CEO Michael Wilson this morning all about it!!!
After moving to LA at age 19 with an eye on becoming an actor, a freak accident involving a line drive softball left Drew Lynch with a severe stutter…so he did what anyone with a life altering condition would do…he started a career in stand-up comedy!
But that led him to landing at 2nd place on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent, as well as releasing two comedy specials, “Concussed”, and “And These Are Jokes”!
Not to mention sold at shows at the Improv this weekend!!
We had him in studio this morning for the first time, and we just might have a new best friend!!
Pennsylvania pizza delivery guy Tyler Morrell has become this week's viral star after doorbell cam video of him tripping a suspected car thief, while never dropping the pizza he was delivering, hit the internet!
We got him on the phone this morning only to find he was every bit the hero we need right now!
NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick, aka The California Kid, aka Happy Harvick, has had one of the most lengthy and successful careers of any driver in the modern age.
60 wins, over 400 top 10 finishes, a Cup Series championship in 2014, two Xfinity series championships, wins a Daytona and Indy, the most wins ever in Phoenix…and that’s barely scratching the surface.
He announced that he’s retiring at the end of this season, where he currently sits in 3rd place in the Cup standings…and he’s rolling into KC on May 7th, but not before taking on the famed Talladega Superspeedway this weekend!!
And we got the chance to meet him for the first time today!
21 year old Massachusetts National Guard member Jack Teixeira made headlines this week...and it's not going to end well for him.
Teixeira, an airman first class with the Massachusetts Air Force National Guard's 102nd Intelligence Wing, based on Cape Cod, was taken into custody by federal agents at his home in Dighton, Mass., about 45 miles south of Boston and 15 miles east of Providence, R.I.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a brief statement at the Justice Department that Teixeira surrendered “without incident” and would be charged with the unauthorized removal of classified national defense information, after getting busted sharing classified information in an online chat room.
To understand more about this case, we talked to our friend and former FBI director Chris Swecker, who talked about the implications to our national security
While we have to wait til July 28th for the new Sevendust album "Truth Killer", the band dropped a brutal new single, as well as a highly entertaining claymation video, this week, "Fence"...and both are amazing!
And before the band heads out on the road for a handful of festival dates and a run of shows with Alter Bridge, we caught up with frontman/friend of the show, Lajon Witherspoon to talk about the new song and much more!
The annual Johnny Dare Morning Show Easter Keg Hunt was another big success, with hundreds of listeners scouring the city in search of the ever elusive Easter Keg!!
And this year, the prize was claimed by Team Smalls Loves Mike Hawk...and they found the keg hiding in a tree in Parkville's English Landing Park!!
Ohio school bus driver Jackie Miler went viral this week when a video of her going on a profanity laced rant at the shithead teenagers on her bus was uploaded to the internet...and while some more delicate types were offended...many of us gave our girl Jackie a standing O for saying exactly what MOST of us would want to say in that same situation!!!
We talked to Jackie this morning, and dammit, now we love her even more!!
Bad neighbors have been a thing since the dawn of time...but now, thanks to cell phone cameras and Ring doorbells, we can have video evidence of just how horrible these assholes can be! From racists to drunk ass reprobates, all of 'em are being exposed for all the world to see! And thanks to Pat Twist and his A&E series, Neighborhood Wars we all get to watch the meltdowns every week!
Pat stopped by the show this morning to tell us all about the season 4 debut coming up next Tuesday!!!
Kathleen Madigan continues to be one of the top comedians on the road today...she just keeps getting better and better every year...which is why it's not all that unusual that it's April, and she called us to promote her show at the Midland that is happening...IN OCTOBER!!
Why? Because it's gonna sell out!!
Get those tickets now!
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We've been talking all about Southern MO preacher John Lindell, faith healer Rev. Bill Johnson and their claim that THE POWER OF PRAYER helped grow back 3 toes on Krissy Thompson's foot...though they have yet to prove it actually happened!!
Which is why a man known only as T.S. launched a website, showmethetoes.com , to help look for the elusive proof of Krissy's Miracle Toes!!!
And we talked to T.S. to get some answers!!!
Gianni Russo (aka The Hollywood Godfather), is without question, one of the most interesting people we've ever had on the show.
From his childhood battling polio to his time working with the Costello crime family, his acting career which was launched in The Godfather, owning nightclubs in Vegas, having sex with Marilyn Monroe and so much more!
And now he's released a new fiction novel...that certainly sounds a lot like his real life, titled "The 6th Family" and we talked to him about it today.
Over the years Alice Cooper has had a string of amazing musicians on the road with him...but the line up that's been in place since 2014, led by shred queen Nita Strauss, is one of the most formidable bands on the road today.
On her own, Nita released a solo album, Controlled Chaos, in 2018...she released a solo single featuring David Draiman of Disturbed on vocals...she briefly left the Cooper band to tour with Demi Lovato...and now she's BACK with Alice for his summer dates AND has released a new solo single with Alice on vocals, "Winner Takes All"....and we met her for the first time this moring!!
Seemingly EVERYONE on today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right had come to the grim realization that being married and having kids has put the kibosh on their sex lives...which is why we're doin' the Lord's work by gifting a couple of lucky listeners some rubber lovin'!...we'll except for one of the ladies who is doing her level best to ruin her young boyfriend for all other women....
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From the early/mid 70s through the 80s, there was no independent record label that did as much to turn the music industry on it’s ear more than Casablanca Records.
Founded by Neil Bogart and Cecil Holmes, the label launched the careers of KISS, The Village People, Donna Summer, Parliament and so many more…as well as pumping out the soundtrack of the disco era.
And now a new movie that tells the story of those heady days, Spinning Gold, is hitting theaters this Friday and we talked to stars Jay Pharoah and Jeremy Jordan this morning about it…which then evolved into talk about the “good old days” of radio!
Actor Scott Grimes kicked off his acting career while still in his teens, growing into a career that led him to roles on such series as, “ER”, “Party of Five”, the Hulu series, “The Orville” and the HBO mini-series, “Band of Brothers”…but since 2005 most know him as Steve Smith on the animated series, “American Dad!”…and the new season premiering this Monday, we thought it was time to catch up…but not before we explored our favorite story of the week…that of Pastor John Lindell and the miracle of Krissy Thompson’s toes!!
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Fact: NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer likes to party.
Fact: Austin TX is a party town.
And with the EchoPark Grand Prix race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin TX happening this weekend…it’s gonna get WILD in the best way possible…and that’s BEFORE the race happens!
And we woke Clint up out of a dead sleep to talk to him about it this morning…sorry not sorry…about upcoming Chicago Street Race weekend, and the possibilities of him getting behind the wheel again!!!
It’s a simple fact.
Rap icon Ice T is the OG…He broke ground in the late 80s as one of the top rappers in the game…he took it next level with his band Body Count, causing controversy wherever they went…THEN he also launched a successful acting career in movies like New Jack City…not to mention his over two decade run with the Law & Order franchise!
And now, he’s adding motivator to his resume with his new podcast, Ice T’s Daily Game…and he called us this morning to tell us all about it…and reminisce about the infamous Outhouse in Lawrence KS!
It’s no big secret our love of pinball on this show…and the true level of nerdery enjoyed by some members of the show (coughJohnny*cough) is at an unbelievable level…especially with the Texas Pinball Festival this weekend!!
And what many don’t know is that one of the ROCK STARS of pinball lives right here in KC!!
Keri Wing just won her 2nd IFPA Women’s World Championship this past weekend, making her the ONLY repeat winner ever!!
We caught up with Keri this morning to hear all about it!!
British actor and martial artist Scott Adkins has built a career, turning in amazing fight scenes in movies like “The Expendables 2”, “The Bourne Ultimatum”, “X Men Origins: Wolverine” and the kung fu classic “Ip Man 4: The Finale”…but now he’s set to take his career to a new level as “Killa” in “John Wick Chapter 4”, which will mow down everything in it’s path at this weekend’s Box Office.
And we got the opportunity to meet Scott this morning to talk about what will be the biggest weekend in his career!
Extreme lead guitarist Nuno Bettencourt is, without question, the last of a dying breed…a true virtuoso guitar hero…and in a world without an Eddie Van Halen, rock and roll still needs guitarists who can cut loose and take the instrument to another level.
And with the band’s new single, “Rise”, he’s proven that he can still light it up…the song is strong, HUGE…but the guitar solo takes it all WAY over the top!!
And we got the chance to talk to Nuno this morning about the band’s upcoming album, his appearance with Rihanna at the Super Bowl, earning the respect of his own heroes and much more!
When our listeners call in to play the Adult Toy Price Is Right, it's no secret that these folks are lookin' for some rubber gratification...and, let's face it, some people win, some people don't...but every once in a while, the kindness of people shines thru the dark like a light...not a flesh light...and the winner chooses to bestow that grandest of prizes to one of their more deserving opponent...and all is right with the world.
When Papa Roach was formed in High School 30 years ago...little did they know that 3 decades on, they'd still be taking the world by storm and releasing more and more hit singles...but as frontman and Friend of the Show told us this morning, "I'm so thankful for each night I get on stage...we savor it all"
And there are few musicians you will meet who are more thankful, and have more gratitude for the success they've achieved.
In early 1993, the world watched as the US Government, Texas law enforcement, and the military had a stand off with the Branch Davidian religious cult, ending in a fire that burned their compound to the ground and leaving 76 cult members dead.
And now director Tiller Russell explores that sordid tale in the new docu-series, “Waco: American Apocalypse” that debuts this Wednesday on Netflix.
We talked to Tiller this morning about this tragic footnote in American history.
Liverpool England-based ultrarunner Rob Pope made headlines in 2016 when, over the course of 422 days and 15, 621 miles, he recreated the run made famous in the movie Forrest Gump…and along the way discovered a lot about America, both good and bad.
And now he’s told his story in his new book, “Becoming Forrest: One Man’s Epic Run Across America”…and after a short chat with him last week, we decided we needed to have him back on to dig even deeper into the story!
After a decade on TruTV, the show Impractical Jokers is still as popular as ever...and add to that a special appearance by our friend, comedian Steve Byrne, throw in a bottle of Jameson whiskey and you have a recipe for GOLD!!!!
It's Wednesday, and you know what that means!
People in dire need of some sex'shul sassisifacation come to us in search of silicone serenity!!
And who are we to deny them?
WE'RE GIVERS, PEOPLE!!!
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From 1967 to 1980, convicted serial killer Richard Cottingham may have murdered and dismembered as many as 100 women…and while he in jail serving 5 life sentences for the handful of murders he eventually confessed to…there’s much more to this story.
And that’s explored in the new A&E two-part special “The Torso Killer Confessions”…and the man who got Cottingham to confess, former Bergen County NJ Chief of Detectives Robert Anzilotti, stopped by the show this morning to tell us about the man who could be one of the most prolific serial criminals of all time.
Ryan Graves is a former Navy pilot who made headlines as the first active duty military pilot who went public in a big way about the influx of UAPs (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) being spotted by Navy pilots in 2014…and now he’s trying to separate the fact from the fiction on his podcast “Merged”…openly talking with pilots and scientists, trying to explain the unexplainable.
And while the world is all up in arms about “Chinese weather balloons”, Ryan thinks there are much bigger things we should worry about!
As anyone who has listened to this show over the past few years, you know that our friendship with Henry Winkler started with his appearance at World of Wheels 2017 and now it's coming full circle this weekend as he's coming back to KC the 63rd Annual World of Wheels this weekend!!
Dinner? YES!!! And could there be a special guest? We hope so!!!
KC's own Baron Corbin has his eyes on the upcoming Wrestlemania 39...and on the way, he's picking a fight with Cody Rhodes, son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes, and the American Nightmare is NOT taking any of Baron's bullsh#t!
But, meanwhile, we caught up with him this morning to talk the golden days of wrasslin' and what the future has in store!!
Our friend Josh Blue is one of our favorite people, and one of the funniest people we know.
And whenever he stops by the studio when he's in KC, we know it's gonna be hilarious...but as we've known each other for so long, what would normally be an "interview", just turns into hanging out with our friend...and that's what today was.
Just an amazing hang with our bud...who also just happens to be a comedian playing four sold out shows at The Improv this weekend!
Comedian Greg Warren is a St. Louis native, was an All American wrestler at Mizzou and has been a friend of the morning show for a long time...but we still learn new things about him...like the fact that he used to sell Pringles...and once fought a hobo...and that he's coming back to KC to play the Comedy Club of KC!!
We caught up with him this morning and found out even more!!
130 years ago on this date Nikola Tesla gave the first public demonstration of the radio....little did he know that 130 years later, our goofy asses would be using his amazing invention to give away rubber dicks!
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You may not know his name, but you've seen Sean Whalen in such films as Twister, That Thing You Do, Employee of the Month and so many more...but he's now getting ready to direct and star in an upcoming horror-comedy, completely crowd-funded...and it just might one of the funniest ideas we've heard in a long time!
While he's steadily built a huge audience on his own, comedian Josh Blue's career has taken a HUGE upturn after appearing on America's Got Talent and AGT All Stars...as is evidenced by the fact that he has FOUR sold out shows this weekend!
But with very few tickets left for his Thursday show, we checked in with Josh in advance of him coming in studio this Friday!!
KC native and Friend of the Show, Rudy Reyes rose from a troubled childhood that landed him and his brothers in the Omaha Home for Boys to, in 1998, In 1998, joining the USMC and was ultimately serving in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 1st Battalion Recon...eventually being part of the book and HBO mini-series, "Generation Kill"...and that is just scratching the surface of his story!
And now back with the season finale of the FOX reality series, "Special Forces: World Toughest Test"
People have been flippin' other drivers the bird since the car was invented....but in these days of road rage, such a gesture could end poorly! Enter the Website of the Day: https://flik.me/
The Flik is a battery powered, remote control device that goes in your car's back window...and you can electronically wave OR give the finger to whoever is behind you!! And while you may think that's a silly, simple idea...remember...truck nutz exist.
We talked to Flik creator Evan today to find out more!!
The whole country was captivated recently with multiple spotting of mystery balloons floating around North America.
Are the Chinese spy balloons?
Weather balloons?
Well, UFO researcher Ryan Sprague, host of the podcast "Somewhere In The Skies", has opinions...and we talked to him this morning all about it!
Any time we get the chance to talk to an astronaut on this show is a good day.
And today we got the chance to meet retired astronaut Nicole Stott and we might have just fallen a little in love.
She's coming to town in a few weeks for the annual Planet ComiCon and we got her on the phone this morning to talk about flying on the space shuttle, working on the International Space Station, walking in space and so much more...
Trans-gender Adult Film legend blazed a trail for all trans people today...yet there are still a lot of people in his community who still feel like they can have an opinion on how he conducts his life.
And because of that, our favorite Tran-pa has a whole lot of opinions, and he's not afraid to speak his mind.
We had him on this morning to chat about being on Cameo...but he also voiced his thoughts on a whole lot of subjects in the trans world!!
Comedian Jason Vest has scored the gig that many (ok, not that many) dream of...hosting The Prettiest Butthole In Michigan competition at Deja Vu Showgirls in Lansing Michigan!!
Bleached, unbleached, crusty, hairy, shaved...buttholes of all shapes and sizes will compete for cash and prizes this May! And Jason gave us a call this morning to tell us more!!
When you get right down to it, actress Katee Sackhoff has all the credentials to be the ultimate nerd fantasy!
Battlestar Galactica? CHECK
Lending her voice to the character Bitch Puddin' on Robot Chicken? CHECK
Appearing on Big Bang Theory? CHECK
And, now the ultimate in nerd-dom...staring on the friggin' MANDALORIAN????
CHECK AND MATE!!
Not to mention that she used to date former Chiefs OT John Welbourn!!!
We caught up with Katee today to find about about the new season of Mandalorian, and the importance of being a weirdo!
We've been friends with the boys in Steel Panther for a long damn time now, and in this world where everyone is getting canceled by the "woke" generation, it's refreshing when artists have ZERO "give a fuck" about such things.
Which is why we're excited for the band's new album, "On The Prowl" to come out this Friday!! So we caught up with drummer Stix Zadinia to find out all about the new album, their upcoming tour, and more!!
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is one of the true gems of Kansas City.
If you haven't visited it, you're missing out on one of the truly great and informative attractions we have...not only because of it's historical significance, but also because of the story it tells....and the man who works so tirelessly to make sure that stories of such greats as Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, Buck O'Neil and so many more, are continued to be told, is museum president Bob Kendrick.
And every time we talk to Bob, it's immediately apparent how much he loves his work and how special the museum is.
At one time, Dukes of Hazzard was one of the biggest shows on television.
And co-star Tom Wopat has been elevated to legend status by many who grew up in the early 80s....including our Sports In Yer Shorts boy, Chris Gough.
So much so that Gough has gone from merely kind of stalker-ish, to becoming good friends with Wopat...and now WE are that much closer to LUKE DUKE!!!!!
Former Live PD star Sean "Sticks" Larkin's latest show, "On Patrol: Live" is now the #1 most watched show on cable TV...with 6.8 million people tuning in to the REELZ Network every Friday and Saturday night!
And because of that, the network has ordered an amazing 90 more episodes!
That just doesn't happen these days.
We talked to Sticks this morning about this amazing news and more!!
For 29 years, Mitch Holthus has been THE VOICE of your Kansas City Chiefs...through the good AND the bad...which is why it's only right that he gets to join the team in their giant championship celebration parade today!!
And talking to him this morning, it was very clear that Mitch is as much a part of the Chiefs as Andy Reid or Patrick Mahomes, and his his love of this team and this organization shows in every word he says.
If there's one man who knows the language of love, it's Backassward Bill.
And on this Valentine's Day, let his words of wisdom guide you to the most romantic night of your life...or possibly a face full of mace.
We first met foreskin fighter Brett Johnson when he showed up at the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and celebration in 2021 wearing bloody pants carrying a sign that said "Chop Tomahawks Not Baby Cocks"....fighting against unwanted circumcisions as an activist with cockfight.org.
And now we find out he's set to make an appearance to tomorrow's big Chiefs party, so we figured it was time to see what our dude was up to!!
It's Valentine's Day...the day of LOVE....and sometimes that means SELF love...which is why y'all are lucky you have friends like us!
Friends who have high dollar sex toys for you to use to get through the annual Made Up Holiday!!
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The said we couldn't do it. They all picked Philly to win.
And we roved those motherf*ckers wrong AGAIN!
Kansas City VS THE WHOLE DAMN WORLD, baby!!!
Who wants to go to a parade on Wednesday????
If there is one person in the USA who loves Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes more than anyone else with the last name Mahomes, it's Hollywood Icon and long time Friend of the Show, Henry Winkler!
From talking about his admiration of Mahomes to Rich Eisen, to finally meeting Mahomes when the Chiefs took on the Chargers....to voicing a hype video for the team...Henry is now firmly entranced in the Red Kingdom...and he stopped by the show this morning to talk about this Sunday's big game....and possible upcoming dinner plans with Johnny????
Over his career in the NFL, former Chiefs QB Trent Green saw it all...From dealing with horrible Philly fans while with Washington, watching his backup QB win the Super Bowl while he recovered from a knee injury, and spending his time with the Chiefs rivaling some of the most legendary QBs in the NFL in total passing yards.
Which is why we are always happy to have him on the show to talk about the REAL parts of the game from an insider's perspective.
And with the Chiefs gearing up for this Sunday's Super Bowl, we had to have Trent on one more time, just to give us some insight into the minds of Mahomes and the team!
Our old friend, comedian Craig Gass, has an uncanny knack for always being at the right place at the right time, and talkin' his way into some impossibly cool situations...which is why it was no surprise when we found out he was down in Glendale AZ for Super Bowl week hob knobbing with the press, the teams and more!!
We caught up with Craig this morning to see what he has planned for the next few days leading up to the big game!!
Make sure to follow him at @craiggasscomedy on Instagram for all the stuff he's posting from Arizona!!!
Valentine's Day is next week, which means it was time to visit with our old friend, sex therapist Dr. Sadie Allison, to find out what the latest and greatest toys are available at her site ticklekitty.com!!
And, as always, she was full of useful information to help heat up your holiday!!
Australian native Paul de Gelder what a paratrooper and navy clearance diver when, in 2009, his whole life changed after an attack by a bull shark in Sydney Bay left him minus his right leg and right hand.
But while this may have scared most off from ever diving again, let alone coming face to face with sharks again, Paul chose to become an advocate for the continued survival of the world's most feared predator.
We're just a few days away from the big game, which means it's time for another CHIEFS SUPER BOWL SONG!!!
Thankfully we have the one man sound bite, Travis Kelce (and Brittany Mahomes) to take it all over the top!! GO CHIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEFS!!!
Kurt Busch is, without question, a bona fide NASCAR legend.
34 wins, 339 top ten finishes, 28 pole starts...including a win in the Daytona 500 in 2017!
So with the NASCAR season firing up soon with, and the 2nd Annual Clash At The Coliseum this Sunday, we thought it a good time to catch up!
FACT: Comedy legend Tommy Chong is a god damn national treasure.
Period. End of story.
And as we've known him now for three decades, every time we get to catch up with him is truly some of the best moments we've ever had...not only because he's hilarious, but also because we could all stand to be a little more like Tommy,
He's just a good, good, person.
Elaine White is fed up with men searching for sex workers showing up at her property.
She said it has been non-stop since last year, at least one of the men came from Laredo, Texas and wonders how or why her east Plano home is being used online to lure men looking for sex workers.
Since last year, White says roughly 25 men have come to her door at all hours, young and old, all ethnicities, locals and from as far away as Laredo....and Elaine has had it with their shit, and told us all about it this morning!!!
Every once in a while, we like to treat you perverts with some high dollar sex toys...and today was one of those days!
I mean...when can give you some rubber lovin' that adds up to more than what FNG makes in a week, it's a good day!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!!
We all know how rough it is getting out of bed in the morning, so we here at JDMS HQ have developed what just might be the greatest morning motivator EVER!!
Guaranteed to get you going...and keep you going...until you can no longer hear it.
It's the Brittany Mahomes Alarm!!!! And it's terrifying.
Cincinnati talked a bunch of shit. They tried to rename our stadium "Burrowhead".
Their MAYOR even tried, sadly, to talk smack, and it ALL FAILED MISERABLY as YOUR Kansas City Chiefs brought the Lamar Hunt trophy back where it belongs!!
And now????
It's on to the SUPER BOWL, baby!! Fire up our new fight song and LET'S GOOOOO!!!
it's not exciting enough in NASCAR legend Clint Bowyer's world, what with his Chiefs winning the AFC Championship and heading to the Super Bowl, but now he's got to get it together for next weekend's Clash at the Coliseum, and then the Daytona 500!!
So we took the chance to catch up with our boy this morning to see how he was feelin'....
We've been looking forward to Dan Cummins coming to town for quite some time, because every time he does, we get to spend the whole morning talking about pretty much EVERYTHING but his actual stand up show....and it always gets weird in the best way possible!!!
You won't find anyone in Hollywood who loves the Kansas City Chiefs more than Rob Riggle...well maybe Paul Rudd...and Eric Stonestreet...oh, and Henry Winkler....but Rob REALLY loves the Chiefs!!
So as we rolled into the AFC Championship weekend, Rob gave us a call to wish the Chiefs Kingdom good luck on whippin' some Bengals ass this Sunday!!!
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been a friend of the Morning Show for over two decades…and every time he makes it back to KC, we always look forward to him stopping by the studio because we always pick up right where we left off…and it always turns into an all morning long conversation that is always hilarious, smart and pushes the boundaries of what some might consider “comfortable”…and it’s always a good time!!
As we head into the Chiefs most important game of the season, the AFC Championship game against the Bengals, it's always cool to get the perspective of someone like Chiefs Hall of Fame center, Tim Grunhard...because, while he could easily give us all of the stats and break down the technical side of the game...he's the kind of guy who takes a much deeper look into what motivates these player who we have all embraced as part of our of lives.
And this morning, he gave us a call with his unique take on the Chiefs Kingdom!
We've been fans of Hollywood-based rockers Steel Panther since around 2008...and we've watched them go from selling out clubs in LA and Vegas, to taking on festival crowds all over the world...and through it all, they have stuck to their guns and not surrendered to those who may be a bit more delicate in nature...you know...pussies.
And now they have a new single that pays tribute to "the best year ever", titled "1987"...they are set to drop a new albums "On The Prowl", next month...and then they're hitting the road across America and Europe!!!
We caught up with frontman Michael Starr this morning to fins out more!!
Today was definitely one of those "huh...that's certainly f**ked up looking" kind of days where the items on The Adult Toy Price Is Right was concerned.
Weird? Yes! Somewhat troubling? Yes!! Completely awesome? Again, yes!!!
Listen and wallow in the weird!
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We had the chance to talk to guitar legend Steve Vai about his latest album. "Vai/Gash" and the story behind it is better told by the man himself:
“This record was written and recorded in somewhat of a stream of consciousness in 1991 within perhaps a 2-week period as an answer to my desire to have a particular kind of music to listen to when I was riding my Harley with my friends. It’s reminiscent of a certain type of rock music I enjoyed as a teenager in the 1970’s. These recordings sat on the shelf for over 30 years and are being released now in 2023. Here’s the story…Around 1990, I was overcome with a desire to rip out what I thought would be a straight-ahead type of rock
record that contained the kind of music I wish I had to listen to when I was that teenager ensconced in the biker culture. And then I met Johnny “Gash” Sombrotto.”
John was born in Queens, New York and as a youth was an avid motorcycle enthusiast. In 1977 at the age of 21, he endured a
serious accident that caused his body to catch fire while plunging 30 feet onto a barbed wire fence. Vai wrote in the liner notes, “The doctors told his family that he had third degree burns over 60% of his body, and that if he even survived, there was a strong possibility that he would lose his right arm and left leg. While in the Burn Unit, he endured excruciating pain, especially when given the intense daily cycle of hot baths for his burns. He soldiered on, and after a month he was finally
discharged from the hospital. Luckily, no limbs were amputated. He was, however, left with a partial left ear and layers of skin grafts over his neck, arms, legs, and entire chest. The stories he told about his recovery and the excruciating pain involved were crushingly gut wrenching. But he survived, and eventually thrived again. He made his way out to Los Angeles in 1982
and got right back up on his motorcycle.”
Vai met John through a mutual friend, Mark Cimino. They bonded over biker culture, and he chose the name “Gash” as a nickname."
He continues, “…something in me wanted to get him in the studio and see how he would belt over these biker type songs I had demoed, but nothing could have prepared me for the voice that came out of his mouth. I had to think, of course he sounds like that because that’s him, confident, authentic, fearless but with a light-hearted intention. This was the voice I wanted to hear wailing over these slamming rock tracks. I was stunned. Around that time frame I was also starting to launch work on ‘Sex and Religion’ and was hoping to eventually record more than the 8 songs I had laid down with John for an alternative project,
but that was proven impossible. On September 7th, 1998, two days after my father had passed away, the phone rang, and it was John’s beloved girlfriend Nancy. Her voice was quaking, and I somehow knew what she was going to tell me. ‘John was in a bike accident and was killed’.”
After three decades, Steve Vai has finally shared this master with The World. In his opinion, “He would have absolutely been the greatest rock lead singer you would ever want to know. All the elements were in place, but he was gone. Disheartened, I put the entire project on the shelf, and would listen to it at least once a year for the past 30 years, especially around the anniversary of his passing. Then recently something compelled me to want to put it out now. I wish you would have had a chance to get to know John. I believe you would have loved him just as we all did. For now, he is ‘In the Wind’.”
We have all sorts of different kinds of friends here on the show...musicians, comedians, actors, doctors, ditch diggers and more...but not everyone can boast the fact that they have a friend who makes FLAME THROWERS!!!...but we we can!!
Our pal Carl is the man behind the KC-based Vulcan Flamethrowers...battery powered, arc ignited, flamethrowers that are capable of shooting gas or diesel flames 25 feet!! https://vulcanflamethrowers.com/
And? We're giving one away!!!!
Keep listening to the Morning Show for your chance to burn it down, Pookie!!!
Since 1994, Mitch Holthus has been the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs, the phrase “TOUCHDOOOOOOOWN KAAAAANSAS CITY!” echoing across the city with every game we play!
And now that the Chiefs have their eyes on the playoffs, and hopefully the Super Bowl, Mitch stopped by the show to talk about tomorrow’s big playoff game against Jacksonville at Arrowhead, how he was accosted by Aussie journalists at the Super Bowl…and help warm up Johnny’s seat on the bandwagon!!
Comedian and Friend of the Show Josh is having a hell of a last few weeks...not only his he heading out on the road, he's gearing up to compete on America's Got Talent All Stars...but then there's the fact that his cabin in Colorado recently burned to the ground...so I think it's safe to say that our friend has had a lot on his plate.
But, lucky for us, he had a little time to give us a call this morning to discuss everything from the cabin fire, AGT, weed and what might be the best idea for a Hallmark movie ever!!
'Round here we don't believe in that "new year, new me" bullshit...we here at JDMS HQ are committed to continue our quest to provide you, the faithful listeners, the level of high quality rubber lovin' that you have come to expect from a bunch of reprobates like us!!
CHANGE IS BAD! MASTURBATION IS GOOD!!
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While we are a rock & roll station, we here on the morning show are fans of all kinds of music...and we know a legend when we have the chance to talk to one.
Such is the case with country legend Wynonna Judd.
Over 30 million albums sold as a solo artist...but alongside her mother, the late Naomi Judd, she was part of one of the biggest country duos of all time, The Judds...releasing mulitple gold and platinum albums and 14 number one hits.
The pair were set to embark on a farewell tour before Naomi's untimely passing in April of '22...but Wynonna has decided to carry on the tour, and pay tribute to the music she created with her mother....and she called the show this morning to tell us all about it.
We here on the Morning Show have been friends with Whitfield Crane and the boys in Ugly Kid Joe for over three decades now...and, trust me, we've seen and done things in those three decades.
And now, the band has a new album out, Rad Wings Of Destiny...and this morning we talked to Whit about the bands first US Tour in TWENTY SEVEN YEARS and it's bringing the band to KC May 15th at The Truman!!
The Chiefs are continuing their march to the Super Bowl this Saturday afternoon against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Divisional playoff...and when it comes to all matters football, we rely on the wisdom of former Chiefs QB, now CBS analyst, Trent Green to break it all down for us!!
And, as always, Trent gave us all of the insight we needed!!
Local KC business entrepreneur Behman Zakeri grew up in the 80s obsessed with the 1985 film classic, The Goonies...so much so that recently, he plunked down almost $1.7 million to buy the Astoria Oregon house featured in the film!!
We caught up with Behman this morning to find out all about his plans to restore this iconic house to the way it was in '85, and his plans for it's future!!
There is one thing you can always count on when you talk to Twisted Sister's Dee Snider, you're gonna get opinions....and Dee has a lot of 'em.
And we love him for that.
And with the band looking forward to their induction into the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame, we talked to Dee this morning about that, and a myriad of other subjects...and as always, it was a hell of a ride!!
When you decide to break into someone's house, you are always going to take the chance of it not ending quite not you wanted....ESPECIALLY when the house you happen to break into belongs to pro-wrestling legend Hacksaw Jim Duggan...and HE happens to be holding a loaded .44 Magnum!!!
My guess is that pants shitting ensued.
We got Hacksaw on the phone this morning to find out all about it!!
We first met comedian Carlos Mencia right as his career was set to take off...then we watched as he landed his own Comedy Central show, starred in his own award winning comedy specials, and appeared in movies like "The Heartbreak Kid"!!
And since he's rolling back in to KC in a few weeks to perform 3 nights at The Comedy Club of Kansas City, we knew it was time to catch up!!
And we quickly found that he's still primed and ready to offend everyone who needs offending!!
KC native and Friend of the Show, Rudy Reyes rose from a troubled childhood that landed him and his brothers in the Omaha Home for Boys to, in 1998, In 1998, joining the USMC and was ultimately serving in Afghanistan and Iraq as part of the 1st Battalion Recon...eventually being part of the book and HBO mini-series, "Generation Kill"...and that is just scratching the surface of his story!
And now he's part of the new FOX reality series, "Special Forces: World Toughest Test"...and he gave us a call this morning to tell us all about that and the myriad of other things he has going on!!
We failed to give away our big year end Big Ticket Items for the Adult Toy Price Is Right before we left for Christmas vacation...so now that were back?
We're back in a big way!!...that was until FNG managed to be, well, FNG.
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Dear Johnny,
My name is Melanie and I am writing because we are desperate for help this holiday.
The company my husband, Scott, was working for went bankrupt in November and they had to let all of their employees go. We didn’t have any warning this was going to happen and we have 3 children. A son age 13, a daughter age 11, and a son age 6.
It’s a rough time of the year and we are really struggling to pay bills. My husband is a computer tech and has been doing all the freelance work he can to keep us caught up.
Our furnace went out so we have shut our gas off. We live in a mobile home community and it has been really cold in the house and with winter here it’s only going to get colder. We are relying on jackets, blankets and space heaters to keep us warm which is making our electric bill very expensive and I’m worried it will end up shut off as well. I just feel like crying and I don’t know what to do. We are truly at a loss and could sincerely some help. My husband starts a new job at the first of the year and I just want to give my kids a warm home for Christmas. Thank you for time and consideration.
Happy Holidays.
Melanie
Who Helped: Jerry, Shannon, Gilligan, Jeff, Consentino's plus Brian Moore w/ Hometown Heroes Heating & Cooling and Royal Supply.
How You Helped: Installing a brand new furnace, took care of elec. & gas bills, lot rent, Christmas for the kids and groceries!
There is no one on WWE Raw with more heat right now than KC native Baron Corbin!
The self-proclaimed "Modern Day Wrestling God" just made the jump from Smackdown to RAW, has aligned himself with wrestling legend JBL and is hell bent on burning down every town he strides into!!
But this morning, while talking to us on the phone, he did battle with his most formidable opponent yet...his 3 1/2 year old daughter!
And honestly...I think she can take him.
Dear Johnny,
My name is James and I have a full time job in waste management. I’ve been a driver for 17 yrs. My wife works part time and our kids are all grown.
On Sunday December 11th I didn’t feel good and my chest felt really heavy. My wife called 911 and an ambulance arrived. It turns out I was having a major heart attack, and I’d just turned 50 years old.
It was so unexpected and it will put me out of a job for a few months until I get
released by the doctors. My wife and I are worried because we always struggle to get
ends met but we always find a way. Now with being out of work I’m worried about the
mortgage and keeping up on other bills.
I have to say I’m so scared this was something I never planned for. I want to get back to work because I just don’t want to feel like I’m letting anyone down.
Thank you for reading my letter and I hope you have a good holiday.
James
Who Helped: Glen, Scotty, Ronni, River, Jacob, Seth & Pipefitters Local 533
How You Helped: Paid 2 months mortgage, gas & Electric bills
As the year winds down, it was great this morning to catch up with our good friend, Sevendust frontman Lajon Witherspoon to see what's up in his world and wish him a happy holiday...and it's also great to find out that, despite being a Grammy nominated, platinum selling rock star...he has to deal with all of the same Christmas crap the rest of us do!!!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Sherry and I’m writing to you because my family really needs your help.
My son Josh and his wife Kayla lost everything they own in a house fire last night (12-16-22) in Cameron Missouri. Luckily no one was in the house at the time, but
tragically they did lose two of their beloved pet dogs and literally everything they
own.
They are a family of 7, with 5 children ranging from ages 2-6 years old.
Firefighters believe the fire started from a faulty outlet in the bedroom.
They are now having to start over and right before Christmas as well. Times are already hard as it is and now they really will be facing some difficulties to overcome this as a young family who puts every penny they earn into providing for their kids. Josh works so hard to support their family and for all those things they now have lost, they are beyond devastated by this.
If there’s anything you could do to help them get through this rough patch so close to the holidays, I would appreciate it beyond words. Even the bare necessities like
clothes, shoes, household items, etc. Anything you could do would be much appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
Sherry Wolfgang
Comedian Tom Papa is a rarity among stand ups in that you always walk away from watching him thinking as though you learned a little something along the way.
From his last special, and the accompanying book, "You're Doing Great!", to his latest Netflix special, "What A Day!", he always has an honest and hilarious look at the world around him.
And we got the chance to catch up with Tom this morning to find out all about it!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Aaron and I am writing in hopes to get help for my mother, Mary. My mom is retired, but she has been a caretaker for the last 14 years helping with my grandpa until he passed in 2009, then my grandma who passed in 2016 and now my uncle who suffers from Parkinsons.
He is in and out of the hospital and rehab facilities a lot.
My mother has health issues of her own (stage 4 of kidney failure) but continues to help everybody all she can. My mom came and stayed with me from the Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving to Monday.
The plumbing in her house has been backing up and causing problems. Yesterday she had a plumber come out and take a look, and they found out her main sewer line is broken 28 feet from the house. They quoted her $4000.00 to fix it
and on a fixed income, she just doesn’t have it. She doesn't have that kind of money and has had to shut the water off to her house and is coming back to stay with us.
She has been so strong and is always there for family. I just wish I could be there to help her. It just seems it is taking a toll on her physically and emotionally. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. Hope you guys have a happy holiday.
Aaron
Who Helped: Amish Adam, Adrian, Chris, Q & The Creepy Horseman Community, Kevin & Muddy River Tactical, Consentino's
How You Helped: Raised money to pay for sewer repair, grocery gift card
Dear Johnny,
My name is Jamie and I’m writing because on November 2nd, I lost my husband, my best friend and the father of my kids unexpectedly at the age of 40. That day I was headed home from work and my 2 teenagers were trying to resuscitate their father and wait for emergency services.
He was taken to the hospital and placed in ICU, but never
regained consciousness.
My husband was selfless and so great to our family. He always had time and if you
needed something, you could count on him. He was the life of any room and loved
concerts. He had a lot of knowledge and love for all music...and man could he dance.
As of right now, we are still waiting for a death certificate. Doctors are trying to
determine if it could have been a brain aneurism or a blood clot.
We both work, but he was our bread winner. This year I have had to tell our kids I can’t do Christmas because I’m trying to keep a roof over our heads. I work everyday and it just isn’t the same without that 2nd income. Of course my kids understand, but I just don’t want to fall behind and have so much worry. If nothing else, thank you taking the time to read this. In loving memory, love you Marc!
Jamie
Who Helped: Jason, Jeff, Bobby, Jennifer, Erin, Ashley, Joel, Bill Ludwig III & WFL3 Drums
AC/DC is one of the most iconic rock & roll bands of all time.
Brian Johnson is one of the most recognizable voices in rock history.
If you do not like AC/DC, you are likely an asshole.
These...are facts.
And today, we had the distinct pleasure of spending a few minutes talking to Brian about his new book, "The Lives Of Brian"...and as is with every conversation we've ever had with him...he is one of the most humble, kind and friendly rock legends you could ever hope to meet.
We only got to spend a few minutes chatting this morning, and that didn't EVEN scratch the surface of his story...so hopefully soon we'll get him back in to get deeper into the story...but for now, enjoy 10 minutes with a true icon.
Dear Johnny,
Thank you for taking the time to read this email.
We have struggled these last few months and my family could really use your help.
My husband was involved in a serious car crash and was severally injured in
September. He broke 7 ribs and lacerated several internal organs. We were so worried while he spent a few days in the ICU. And then he was off work to recover for 6 weeks after.
We both have jobs, but he rushed himself back to work because he knew the bills were adding up.
The kids and I are just happy that he made it through and is still here with us.
We are keeping up as best we can, but we have an outstanding electrical bill that I know is weighing heavily on him.
I just want to take a little bit of that load off if I can. Thank you very much for reading,
God bless and merry Christmas.
We've had the chance to talk to a whole lot of rock stars over the years...and there are few that can truly be considered rock royalty like legendary bassist Rudy Sarzo.
A Cuban immigrant, he chased his dream of playing music to spend time in some of the most iconic and influential acts in heavy metal.
Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Dio...and that's just scratching the surface.
He rejoined Quiet Riot in 2021, at the behest of late drummer Frankie Banali, to carry on the band's legacy....and now they've unearthed an unreleased recording. "I Can't Hold On", featuring both Frankie and late frontman Kevin DuBrow....and we talked to him all about it this morning!
Dear Johnny,
My name is Kimberly. My family and I could really use some help this holiday. My
husband is 33 and has been type 1 diabetic for most of his life (he was diagnosed at 6months old). In October, he had a heart attack and has been off work a little more than 2 months while recovering. We are doing our best to survive on my income alone.
He just started back to work last week and it worries me because his job is heavy labor, but the bills are piling up and he wanted to get back to work. Right now we are struggling to keep our lights on, pay rent, put food on the table for our 3 kids and the insulin and other medication needed for my husband. We usually have no issues, but have just fallen behind and I worry about Christmas for the kids.
They see us struggling and it hurts me to see the way this has affected them.
Thank you for reading my letter and thank you for everything you do. We appreciate it. Happy holidays.
Kimberly
Who Helped: Brandon & MC Electrical Contractors, George, Ryan & Cara, Christian, Steve, Consentino's
How You Helped: Caught up on rent and truck payment, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Dear Johnny,
My name is Jessie, I’m a 29 year old single mother of 3 amazing children. In 2021, I had been experiencing some headaches and they would come on strong and all of a sudden. After visiting the doctor in February, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
It was small and not growing so we had MRI’s every 6 months. In August of 2021 it grew just a little bit, but by February of 2022 it almost tripled in size.
I had several tests done and at the end of March, I saw my neurosurgeon and he told me in 5 days, he’d be performing a craniotomy to resect all of the tumor that he could get, but due to some complications he was only able to get a biopsy.
I came home 3 days after my surgery with 72 staples in my head and severe swelling. I made it through and my kids stepped up and helped more than a parent could dream of. At the end of April I got information that the biopsy was inconclusive and that I need to undergo a second craniotomy, which happened on May 20th of 2022.
This time I had 42 staples and lost all feeling in my left leg (I can still walk, but sometimes have numbness). I had to re-learn how to walk on my left leg. In late June/early July, we were told that it is cancer. They weren’t able to remove the tumor due to its location and it could cripple my left side.
I started radiation and chemo and have continued on my treatments. Then I was laid off from my job, but thankfully was able to find another job and started the following Monday morning. In between all of my medical issues, my father passed away from Alzheimer’s. And, I’m doing my best to keep up, but we are falling behind.
My kids have been so good through all of this and I’m just worried about Christmas. My next check is going to have to try and cover bills and I just want them to have a good holiday.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my letter. Happy Holidays.
Jessie
Who Helped: Pinball Jeff, Wendy, David, Consentino's
How You Helped: Caught up on electric bill, car payment and phone bill, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Holy shit...some of the best damn mornings we've ever had is when Josh Wolf comes to town to perform at the Improv...but he always stops by the studio and we always know it's going to be a hilarious morning....and today was no exception!
Pop a cold one, sit back and enjoy!!!
We've been fans of the band Steel Panther for damn near 15 years now.
And not only because their songs are hilarious...but because behind the image and salacious lyrics, they are a phenomenal group of performers!
Now they've released a new single that pays tribute to, what they feel, is the greatest year in music..."1987",
And now, as the band gears up for the release of their full length album in Feb '23, followed by a full slate US and European dates...we thought it was time to catch up with our old...and I do mean old...friend, Steel Panther guitarist Satchel, to see what's up in his world.
Dear Johnny,
I wanted to write to you about my family. My son, Nolan, is a 5 year old little boy who can light up any room. He has a twin sister and a 14 year old sister as well.
Nolan was born with Down syndrome and has been overcoming hurdles since birth.
He had open heart surgery at 6 months old, and 2 years ago we found out he will need another at some point.
In August, Nolan started limping. He would get better, then limp a few days. Multiple X-rays, doctor visits, and labs were done with no answers. We made the trip to Children's Mercy on September 6th of this year, and received the devastating news no parent wants.
Nolan was diagnosed with ALL, or Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
He has had many ups and downs in his short life so far. I have never known a little boy to go through so much and still do it with a smile on his face most days.
He loves the simple things in life, going on wagon rides, playing with cars, and being at home with his family are just a few of his favorite things.
The reason I am writing is because we have put so many miles on our cars. Our
primary van which has 160,000 + miles is now leaking oil and I can’t figure out how to fix it, but I was able to put 4 new tires on it. We are having to drive the 1 hour trip to Children’s Mercy now every 10 days, but in January we will have another 30 day in hospital stay which means that me and my wife will switch on the weekends staying with him while he is in the hospital. After that 30 day stay we will have to start going weekly for visits, then back to treatments every 10 days. This takes a toll on the vehicle.
With my wife having to take my son to appointments and therapy, and now chemo, she can’t work. So I am working two jobs just to try and make ends meet with him being in and out of the hospital since September. We are caught up on most of the bills, but I’m worried about our mortgage payment in January.
It’s difficult to write this letter and ask for help, but I just wanted you to know Nolan’s story and how strong this little boy is.
Thank you for your consideration,
Justin Anderson
Who Helped: Nick, Tammy, Glen, Benjamin, Ryan, Trevor & Christian Brothers Automotive
How You Helped: Paid January mortgage, fixing the van and a rental car.
Ya know, it's not every day we get a noob on Ye Olde ATPIR...on our little radio show...we discovered the true spirit of Christmas...and it was found in a funfetti dong.
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Dear Johnny,
I am a single mom of 3 and have had the roughest year ever. Last August (2021) I
was diagnosed with breast cancer (I had a large mass in my right breast, stage 2).
Starting in September I began chemo.
I had treatment until February this year and in March I was told I was in remission. I worked all through chemo in order to pay the bills and provide for my kids. I had my first surgery in March which was a double mastectomy and had to take 6 weeks off from work.
I also had to have a procedure to put in expanders to prepare for breast reconstruction. In September of this year, I had to have my ovaries removed because my cancer is estrogen fueled.
I missed 3 weeks of work. I’m 38 years old. I have one more surgery that I have to have done but I have been putting it off to January because I can’t afford to take more time off right now and my oldest son is leaving in a few weeks for his first deployment.
Through it all I have to smile and keep pushing because we are still very blessed no matter the obstacles we’ve had to overcome. I am working so hard to keep up with doctors’ appointments, bills, work and kids. Just normal life things. And it will be my son’s last Christmas home for a few years.
I would be so grateful if you could help us. I just want to have a good
Christmas and not fall behind. Thank you for reading my email and thanks for all you do.
Brandy
Who Helped: Carrie, Glen, Jason, Consentino's
How You Helped: 2 months rent, Christmas for the kids, groceries
Dear Johnny,
My name is Adam and my wife is Tonya, and I’m writing because this year has been tough for us. We have a 1 year old daughter that we just brought home from Children’s Mercy Hospital last week. We live in Maryville and we have made lots of trips to Children’s Mercy this year.
My daughter’s name is Hexley and she was diagnosed with Hypo-plastic-Left Heart Syndrome at 21 weeks in utero. We have been in and out of the hospital for the past year. She had surgery last November at just 8 days old and a second surgery in May of this year.
I have missed quite a bit of work and with everything that has gone on money has been tight. We have fallen behind on bills and are just trying to catch up.
Our little girl has a long road ahead of her and we want her to have a special Christmas since this will be her first Christmas home and with family.
Thank you for taking the time to read our letter. I appreciate it.
Adam Peak
Who Helped: Sabrina, Joel, Steve, Dawn, David
How You Helped: 2 months rent, caught up on car payment and electric bills
Our old friend, Comedian/Podcaster Dan Cummins, is one of our favorite entertainers, not only because his particular brand of comedy is truthful, weird and prone to make more than a few folks cry in the overpriced cocktails...but also because his hit podcast, Timesuck, is one of the in-depth, informative freak shows on the internet!!
We're stoked he's coming back to KC on Jan 27th...but we're even more excited about his new episode of Timesuck that explores the world of one of the most mysterious organizations right here in KC, The International House of Prayer!!
We caught up with Dan this morning to find out more!!
Holy shit!! Today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right ran the gamut from one dude who was gearing up for his first sex party tonight, another who is the stunt dick for his wife's cam shows to one lady who juuuuuuust might be either bat shit crazy, drunk...or maybe both.
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Dear Johnny,
My name is Mandy and I need some help this year. I’m not writing for myself, but my husband Tommy. We’ve been together for 8 years and actually got married in June.
Tommy’s had it rough these last few years. He was diagnosed in 2018 with a brain
tumor about the size of a grapefruit. He beat the odds and was out of the hospital from having it removed in 48 hours. He was also back to work within a month, and we thought we had this beat.
In May, we were told he had 2 new tumors and we started radiation and chemo (Glioma brain tumors on left side of the brain). Soon after radiation
he had a stroke and a grand mal seizure. He works as a large machine mechanic in a factory and has continued to work as much as he can during treatment. He’s continuing treatment and continuing to try and work.
He is very proud and we aren’t sure how much time he has. We feel like we’ve just been buying time. He has battled multiple brain tumors and still keeps going. He is just a fighter.
The doctors say his health will continue deteriorating and even though they don’t like to give a prognosis, they figure somewhere between 7 and 15 months. The reason I’m writing is because he will soon have to use a wheelchair and the basement area that is accessible isn’t framed in or finished off for a wheelchair shower or proper flooring.
I was able to install a sink and a toilet, but want it to be a comfortable area for him to live an fight this. I’ve been in contact with a contractor near us in St. Joe and have gotten a bid of $2000 to finish out the area, install the shower, frame it in, run the plumbing, do traction flooring and make everything wheelchair accessible. He has such a huge heart and has given all his life.
I don’t have the extra funds, but I would really like to do this for him. Thank you for
reading my letter and happy holidays to all of you. – Mandy
Who Helped: Robbie, Gene, George, Consentino's
How You Helped: Raised money to help finish out the basement to make it wheelchair accessible, groceries
Dear Johnny,
Hello, my name is AJ and I desperately need assistance.
It all started in September 2021, I had to call 911 for my husband who had gotten covid.
He had gotten really sick with covid and pneumonia and was on a ventilator for a month and a half. He was at KU for 67 days, then a hospital to have his tracheotomy taken out, and then more of a hospital stay for physical and occupational therapy.
It was so hard and painful for him to go through therapy and learn to walk again. He was away from home for a total of 150 days and didn’t return home until February 2022.
I needed to say the hardest thing to our children, in our lives. That their dad may not make it. You just can’t believe it when the medical staff asks you if his heart stops do you want to resuscitate.
He continued his therapy every Wednesday and went back to work part-time. I work part-time as well at a daycare. I work all the hours I can, but sometimes it’s difficult because I was diagnosed with MS in 2006.
I knew it is going to be a really hard Christmas this year with all the setbacks. But,
during Thanksgiving this year all 4 of us had the flu. Of course it is harder on my
husband than the 3 of us. I had to take him to urgent care this last Sunday, because he was coughing and having problems breathing. He is still on oxygen after the urgent care, but he is getting better.
Needless to say, we’ve gotten behind on bills (gas, water electric, trash). We have a daughter 18 and son 13. They understand the situation and are helping all they can. I was able to make our mortgage payment, but it just doesn’t leave any extra to get caught up. My husband is ready to go back to work and will be cleared to go back full-time at the first of the year.
It was a tough Christmas last year in the hospital. I just want to be able to make it
through the holidays this year. Thank you for taking the time to read our letter.
AJ
Who Helped: Mike, Shane, Candy, Kevin & Muddy River Tactical, Brandon & MC Electrical Contractors, Consentino's
How You Helped: Catch up on bills (gas, water, water, trash), 1 month mortgage, Christmas for the kids and husband, groceries.
We love comedian Brad Williams, not only because he’s damn hilarious, but because…for the longest time…he was a man who has a hot Asian wife who likes to have threesomes…So we basically had to live vicariously through his exploits!!
And Kansas City loves our boy Brad too, proven by the fact that all of his shows this weekend have sold out, with another show added this Sunday!
Between sell out shows, not to mention his appearance in the new Reno 911 Christmas special on Comedy Central, things are blowing up for they guy!
We caught up with him this morning to talk BBQ, sex after kids, pinball, and so much more!!!
Dear Johnny,
I don't even know where to start. My family really needs help.
My husband Richard and I both work full time jobs, we have 4 children. This summer we had to move out of our home we had lived in for over 8 years. The landlord had sold the property and we needed to find a new place to live.
Not long after moving, Richard was in a car accident. He was T-boned as someone ran a red light near Kansas Avenue and K32.
His car was totaled.
We are now down to one car and doing our best to keep our heads above water with Christmas on the way.
We have fallen behind on a few bills, but most importantly I owe $200 to get my tags registered (they expired in September). As it is our mode of transportation, we are in a tight spot, some months we both worry if we are able to pay the bills and keep food on the table for our children. I have applied for food stamps but simply put we make $67 too much to qualify.
I sometimes feel like I am failing my children, but I know...where there is a will there is a way. I would love to get our only car legal if anything else, as well as make sure our children have some sort of Christmas.
We are grateful that you took time to read our letter. I promise to pay it forward once we are able to get back on our feet.
Thank you for listening,
Sincerely Abby Packer
Who Helped: Jim. Kevin, Joe & Myles, Bobby, John and Consentinos
How You Helped: Caught up on rent and gas bill, got the car tags legal, Christmas for the kids and groceries
It truly isn't officially the holiday season around the station until we talk to our old friend, guitar legend, Gary Hoey...since his version of the holiday classic "The 12 Days of Christmas" has been the soundtrack of our Hope For The Holidays campaign for 27 years!
So it was great to chat with our old friend this morning to talk about his Ho Ho Hoey Rockin' Holiday Tour, his legacy in holiday music and much more!
From the first time we met him with LivePD up thru Neighborhood Wars, director/producer Pat Twist has become a fast friend of the show...because we get his vision...and he gets what entertains the hell out of America....which is why Neighborhood Wars is the #1 show on cable!!
And now Pat was a new show guaranteed to turn up the hear even more...CUSTOMER WARS!!!
We talked to Pat all about it this morning!
My dad, Preston Brown (57), is an amazing person. A father of six children, he’s been a hardworking man his entire life and has sacrificed so much to always take care of his family.
He’s the type who will always help out anyone who needs it and will never ask
for anything in return. My family loves him so much and I don’t know what we would do without him.
But in September of this year he started to feel bad, had a hard time eating and an
upset stomach. After being pushed by my mom, he went to the doctor to have some tests done. In early November, my father was diagnosed with Stage 4B esophageal cancer.
Tests and biopsies reveal he also has several lymph nodes affected, spots on
his liver, and a malignant mass on his kidney. They have now scheduled tests for spots on his spine also. He will be undergoing an aggressive course of both radiation and chemotherapy to battle this cancer and our hope is that he will eventually be cancer-free.
While he’s battling cancer, he’s unable to work. My mother, a cancer survivor herself, has been working two jobs and picking up as many extra shifts as she can to support the family, including my three little sisters who still live with them.
My mom has been working herself insanely hard trying to keep them afloat, but with all of the tests and treatments he’s undergoing, they’re starting to fall behind.
I don’t want my mom to have to be so stressed about finances on top of everything else.
I just want to help them not fall behind and my mom and family to be able to spend time with him while he battles this disease. They are spending so much money on gas to and from his appointments (he has several each week and all are 1 to 2 hours away from their home.)
I appreciate you reading my letter.
Brittany Brown
Who Helped: Brandon & MC Electrical Contractors, Nathan, Ken, Curtis, Whitney, Tom, Charlie, Grant and Consentino's
How You Helped: Gas Cards, paid gas bill, Christmas for the kids and groceries
In a world of professional boxing and mixed martial arts, there’s a new combat sport that has been growing bigger over the last couple of years…and it’s one of the most ridiculous ever (in the best way possible)…and that’s SLAPFIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP!!
Grown ass men and women, slapping the ever loving shit out of each other for sport.
The man behind it is promoter JT Tilley…and he stopped by the show this morning to talk all about their next big event from the Grand Glaize Resort in Osage Beach, SLAPFIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP 21!!
Anyone who listens to the Morning Show knows our undying love for Henry Winkler.
It’s just the plain truth…we love him.
He’s an icon.
He’s one of the kindest people we know.
And, as we all found out a little while back that he’s a huge fan of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes!
And this past Sunday, Henry and Patrick FINALLY got to meet when the Chiefs played the Chargers in LA…and the whole city beamed with pride at the truly heartfelt meeting between the two.
It was just plain amazing to watch.
So we HAD to get Henry on the phone to find out all about it…and hearing him re-tell the story was just magical.
The legend and myth of the Bermuda Triangle has long been a source of wonder for many who believe in such things…ships, airplanes, people…vanishing without a trace.
And now a new History Channel 6 part series looks for answers in “The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters”…but in looking for these wrecks…the crew found something they didn’t expect…and it could be one of thr most historical finds ever.
We talked to diver Jimmy Gadomski all about it this morning!
Just when we thought we knew it all and were familiar with all of the products on the market for pre-sex, during sex, and post-sex, along comes out new friend Frances Tang and her revolutionary new item, The Drip Stick!!
Yup…is a medical grade sponge designed to help ladies clean up those post-coital emissions that linger long after the thrill over!
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Over the last few years, director Eli Roth has become one of our favorite people to have on the show. Not just because we're huge fans of the films he's directed, and of his work as "The Bear Jew" in "Inglorious Basterds"...but because when you talk to him, you realize he's just another nerd like us...albeit one with a really fucked up sense of humor!
And now that he's back on Travel Channel executive producing the new series, "Urban Legend", we figured it was time to catch up!
Let's face it...we're children on this show.
Things like rubber ball sacks still make us laugh uncontrollably.
Which his why it's fortuitous that we have a friend like Billy of UK-based Billy's Ball Bags!! Hyper-realistic scrotums that make perfect gifts...and now, just in time for the holidays, Billy's made some special Christmas themed nuts to decorate yer tree and more!!!
https://billysballbags.com/
The story of Dennis Rader, aka The BTK Killer, gripped Wichita KS and much of the Midwest with fear for two decades before he was eventually arrested and found guilty of the murder of 10 people.
A seemingly normal family man, community leader, held a dark, evil secret…his need to bind, torture and kill.
There are two great documentaries out now, A&E’s “BTK: Confessions of a Serial Killer” and the season 2 debut of Netflix’s “Catching Killers”…but this morning we talked to the man who finally slapped the cuffs on him, former KBI senior special agent, Ray Lundin…and he gave us even more insight into mind of one of the most terrifying criminal minds of all time…a man with no guilt, no remorse…and man who reveled in telling the police all of the details of his kills…and man Ray Lundin calls “An unfinished soul.”
In our lifetime there have been a lot of magicians and illusionists.
From the hippie dippy magic of Doug Henning in the 70s, to the giant illusions of David Copperfield and the sarcastic take on it all from Penn & Teller…one man took it all to another level…a bigger, more rock and roll, gigantic level….and that’s Criss Angel!!
His Vegas show has been one of the most consistently HUGE draws on the strip since 2008! So much that he was named “Magician of the Century”!
And now he’s pulling back the curtain…slightly…with the new CW celebrity competition, Magic With The Stars!
Each week, two celebrities go head to head, learning and then performing some of Criss Angel’s biggest illusions, competing for the ultimate prize of The Golden Wand!
We caught up with Criss this morning to find out more!
Working with a successful ensemble cast like Topher Grace did on "That 70s Show" can be a once in a lifetime thing...lightning in a bottle...but luckily for him, he's found that again with the cast of his hit ABC show, "Home Economics"...and he told us all about the family vibe and more this morning!
We know Jack McBrayer mostly from his more "adult" roles in such films as "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" and "Talladega Nights", not to mention his work on "30 Rock"...but these days he's on a crusade to help raise a generation of kinder humans with his AppleTV children's show, "Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show"...bringing back the feel-good vibe of "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood"...and, listening to him talk about it this morning, we think he's on the right track!
I have but one word to describe today's edition of the ATPIR.....JOYCE.
Wonder what I'm talking about...listen and learn!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!
Jesse James Dupree...the Southern Fried frontman of the band, Jackyl.
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels...half of the iconic hip hop duo Run-DMC.
Together...they've just released....a country single??
Damn right they have!
After collaborating on such songs as their take on the Mother's Finest song "Like A Negro" or their remake of Run-DMC's "It's Tricky"...the two have been all about breaking down barriers.
Which is why it only makes sense that they took it one step further and released a new country single "Just As God Made Me"
We talked to them both this morning about the inspiration for this and more!
Longtime Friend of the Show, Billy Brimblecom had it all.
An amazing drummer, he was touring the world with his band, opening for big artists and set to take his career to the next level...then, in 2005, he lost his left leg above the knee due to Ewing's Sarcoma.
Many folks would have just given up.
But Billy chose to follow another path, becoming Executive Director of Steps of Faith, the non-profit organization that has helped nearly 1000 amputees get the prosthetics they need!
And every year he, along with his best friend, Emmy Award winning star of Ted Lasso, Jason Sudeikis, have called on their celebrity friends to help them mount THUNDERGONG! An amazing night of music and comedy at the Uptown theater!
https://thundergong.org/
https://www.stepsoffaithfoundation.org/
Any day we get to talk to Mitch Holthus is a good day.
Not only because, he's a great guy, and hilarious...but because for 29 seasons, he has been the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs!!
So it was great to have him on this morning, especially because it was to talk about the Chiefs "Salute To Service" this Sunday...and it was clear just listening to him that this is something near and dear to his heart.
For the last several year, right around this time, our friend Jeff Parson, aka Big Gay Jeff, has turned his front yard into a giant artful tribute to the Kansas City Chiefs!!
And earlier this week KCTV5 stopped by to do a profile on Jeff, and it was as hilarious as always!
We caught up with our big gay friend this morning to talk about his current infamy!!
Back before Halloween, we talked to director Damien Leone about his movie “Terrifier 2”…which, at the time, was in limited release, but starting to create a big buzz…
Flash forward to 1 month later and Damien’s slasher classic, made for only $250,000, has made over an astounding $10 MILLION, and is heading to streaming this week!!
So, ya know…since we were on board early…it seems only fitting that Johnny and Jake get THEIR chance to get murdered in the next sequel!!
And we got Damien on the phone this morning to kiss ass!
Rick Harrison is a self-professed history geek who parlayed his years of work in pawn shops into cable television mega-stardom on the long running History Channel series, “Pawn Stars”.
And now, he, Corey and Chumlee are hittin’ the road across the United States looking for rare collectable and historical artifacts in the new History series making is debut this week, “Pawn Stars Do America”…and we caught up with Rick this morning to find out more about his latest adventure!!
HAHAHA…when you have a contestant on The Adult Toy Price Is Right who refers to his kids as “nuthin’ to brag about”…you know he’s gone dead inside and is in SERIOUS need of the kind of love only something that you can stick your d**k in and won’t get knocked up can provide!!
And WE LIVE TO SERVE!!
And, as an added bonus, it’s a butt stuff bonanza!!
It’s The Adult Toy Price Is Right!
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Since the first time we met comedian Bert Kreischer, we knew he was going to be one of us.
And, from the first time we heard the story now known to all as “The Machine”, we knew he was going to be a fucking legend!
Since those early days, he’s released numerous comedy specials, hosted shows like “The Cabin” and “Go Big Show”….and he’s been working on a new movie based on his most legendary story…but it’s been held up due to the Ukranian War…so, Bert did what Bert does…got drunk and leaked the trailer himself!!
And from the looks of it, when it finally comes out, its going to be AMAZING!!
We got Bert out of bed to talk about it this morning!
We first met retired Secret Service Agent Clint Hill back in 2012, when he released his book, “Me & Mrs. Kennedy” that detailed his time as an agent protecting President John F Kennedy and his family…thru JFK’s assassination, his work protecting Jackie Kennedy, and the level of friendship they shared.
And now he’s released a new book that further delves into their relationship titled “My Travel’s With Mrs. Kennedy”…and in talking to him, it’s clear that he truly cared for Jackie O in a way that only two people who have lived through true tragedy can.
We talked to Clint and his wife Lisa today about the book, THEIR love story and much more.
We’ve long said on the Morning Show that if you are the type of person who doesn’t like the movie “Clerks”, chances are that we aren’t going to be friends.
Kevin Smith’s self-financed debut film helped change Hollywood and movies…but despite all of his ensuing success, he’s still that same dude from Red Bank, New Jersey that he’s always been.
And in talking to him, you can’t help but feel like he’s the kind of guy that you would want to hang out with…and he lives every day with the kind of attitude of a man who is living life right.
We talked to him this morning, and as always, we can’t but feel a little better about life afterwards.
Over his time as a Secret Service Agent, Clint Hill worked with presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford...as well as being assigned to First Lady Jackie Kennedy after JFK's assassination....an event of which Mr. Hill will forever be a part of as the first agent to jump onto the back of the presidential limo when the first shot rang out.
In this in-studio interview from Aril 11, 2012, we were fortunate enough to hear the first hand re-telling of that fatal day and much more from a man who was witness to it all...a true hero, Clint Hill...it was a amazing conversation to be part of.
Texas born Colby Donaldson was first introduced to the world via the 2nd season of “Survivor”, where he came in 2nd place…but was popular enough to be brought back for two more editions of the show!
He parlayed that into hosting several History Channel shows like “Top Shot” and “Alone”…as well as a guest spot on “Curb Your Enthusiasm”!
But now he’s back with an all new History show that pits a group of marksmen against ancient weaponry on “Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman”…and we caught up with him this morning to find out more!
Comedian Bobby Slayton, aka "The Pitbull of Comedy", built as career for himself as one of the most intense comedians to ever set foot on stage.
Truly fearless and ruthless.
And one would think that, now that he's retired, he'd soften up...yeaaaah, no.
He's just as agitated as ever! And we caught up him to talk music, monsters and...Paul Stanley making pizza at his house?
Seriously…when did all of the ladies who call in to play The Adult Toy Price Is Right all of a sudden get into gettin’ with other ladies and butt stuff??
And when we ask ‘em how this happened, they casually say “oh, you know how it goes!”
NO!
WE DON’T KNOW!!
Hurtful, I say.
Hurtful.
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We all love a good sex scandal…ESPECIALLY when it involves people who have dedicated their lives to telling the rest of us what horrible sinners we are.
And such is the story of former Liberty University president, Jerry Falwell Junior…son of the late Rev. Jerry Falwell…the founder of the Moral Majority.
Jerry Jr., his wife Becki, a pool boy named Giancarlo…sex, money, power, more sex…and it’s all covered in the new Hulu documentary “God Forbid:The Sex Scandal That Brought Down A Dynasty”…it debuts today, and we got director Billy Corben on the phone to tell us more about it!!
It's not every day you can cover your dog's Halloween costume, your boss' lack of parenting skills and the phenomenon of "chick brain" in one 15 conversation...but it's easy when you are an ADD riddled morning show!!
Sit back, pop an Adderall and try to keep up!!!
It's Halloween!! Which means conversation turns to all things spooky...and one of the spookiest times in American history was the Salem Witch Trials...innocent people being accused of witchcraft, being killed...basically because of hysteria.
But there are a lot if misconceptions about those days...which is why it was great to talk to our new favorite nerd, Salem Witch Museum Director of Education, Rachel Christ!!
Kentucky native Josh Nalley’s success story from bored guy doing TikTok videos of himself posing as a dead guy, to appearing…as a dead guy…on “CSI: Las Vegas” is truly a tale of the internet age!
For a year, he posted these videos, each one in a different position of death, hoping someone would notice and put him in a movie or on TV…and millions of views later, he finally got a call from the producers of “CSI: Las Vegas” who flew him to Hollywood to film a scene as a dead guy!!
And we talked to Josh about livin’ that dream this morning!!!
When Friend of the Show and former Tulsa PD gang unit supervisor was co-hosting A&E's "Live PD" and "PD Cam", he was part of a huge phenomenon on cable TV, with millions of viewers every week.
Then, due to rising incidents between the police and the public, the shows were abruptly cancelled, despite their huge ratings.
But now Sticks, Dan Abrams and the rest of the crew are back trying to changes the public's perception of policing with the REELZ show "On Patrol: LIVE!"...and, like the shows before, they've become the most watched show on cable TV!
We caught up with our old friend Sticks this morning to find out more!!
At 91 years of age, Hollywood icon William Shatner is still a seeker of knowledge.
Between his short voyage into space on Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin shuttle...about which he talks about deeply in his new book "Boldly Go"...to the subjects he covers on his History Channel series "The UnXplained"...Shatner is always looking for answers to life's great questions in the most Shatner way imaginable.
You know it's a slow news week when an old lady and her husband being held hostage in their house by rogue tumbleweeds is a headline....and it would be really easy to make fun of that situation...but we talked to Colorado's Marlies Gross this morning and she was such a sweet little old lady...who reaaaaallly wanted us to have all of the details of the story...we can't help but love her!
Former SNL star Kevin Nealon has long been one of our favorite people to have on the show.
Not only because he’s had a charmed career, filled with interactions with some legendary names…but also because he’s one of the most humble stars that WE have had the pleasure of hanging out with.
And apart from his work on SNL, his movie roles in films like “Happy Gilmore” and “Grandma’s Boy”, and his work on the series “Weeds”…he’s also an amazing caricature artist…and all of that is covered in his new book “I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame”
As a kid, Scotty Schwartz made his big screen debut alongside Hollywood legends Richard Pryor and Jackie Gleason in the film, “The Toy”…and while he made his name in that movie, he became a true part of the fabric of pop culture as Flick in the holiday classic, “A Christmas Story”!
But, once he hit his teens, his career hit a wall.
He took a brief a brief detour into the adult film industry with the film “Scotty’s X Rated Adventure”…but he’s spent most of his adult years working in the sports and celebrity memorabilia industry....a fact which set off a nerd-fest on this morning's show!
And now, he’s reprising his role as Flick in the upcoming HBOMax film “A Christmas Story Christmas”…and he’s coming to town to do a meet and greet at the Peculiar Winery on November 5th!!!
I we sound like a broken record when we have him on the show, but god dammit, Rob Riggle is just better than all of us.
Not only is he a talented comedic actor, host of the wildly popular Holey Moley, devilishly handsome and humble…he’s also a retired marine, a guy who loves his hometown of KC fiercely and continually gives back to this city through The Big Slick and so many more endeavors.
And while he stopped by this morning to talk about his new Comedy Central movie, “Cursed Friends”…we talked about pretty much everything BUT that.
He’s proof positive that hard work, a can-do attitude, and the work ethic that so many Midwesterners possess…good things happen to good people.
Let's face it, we all enjoy masturbating...you may not always talk about it, but you like doin' it....but sometimes the toys that are on the market can be a little intimidating.
Which is why our new friend Kristin from Emojibater stopped by the show this morning!
Don't send an eggplant emoji! Get yerself a vibe that looks like and eggplant!!
What about one that looks like a strawberry? A chili pepper? A banana?
What about some brightly colored and sparkly bondage rope!??
Emojibator is here to make make masturbation fun again!!!
https://emojibator.com/
Impractical Jokers star James "Murr" Murray may be a true Renaissance Man...from the hit TV show to his work as an author...few can say that they write best selling kid's books AND get kicked in the balls by Rob Riggle!!
But Murr can!!!
And we talked to him this morning with a big announcement for fans of Impractical Jokers!!!
We here on the Morning Show strive to appeal to all walks of life...And as today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right proves...between vagina en espanol and an Average Joe sized black dong...WE ARE HARMONY IN A WORLD OF DILDOS...I mean DIFFERENCE!!
It takes a certain kind of crazy to hunt crocodiles.
It's takes a whole different kind of crazy to hunt crocs in the Australian outback, where the crocs are some of the biggest in the world, and bring those fuckers back ALIVE!!!
That's where Matt Wright and his new Netflix series, "Wild Croc Territory comes in...and we've decided after talking to him this morning that he's the type of guy who could esily steal your girl, get you eaten by a croc....or both!
Every year around Halloween, Hollywood manages to drop their annual horror blockbuster…be it Freddie, Jason, Michael Myers, Jigsaw…and they’re just fine, but they aren’t breaking any new ground.
But this year, the press is abuzz about the soon-to-be horror classic, “Terrifier 2”, written and directed by Damien Leone!
But the reasons for all buzz isn’t the cinematography or the acting…it’s all about the gore!
Reports of people vomiting, fainting, ambulances being called…all making the movie the most talked about horror film in ages!!
And Damien set out to make a film that would be remembered…and after chatting with him this morning, we’re convinced that he and “Art The Clown” are gonna be around for a long time!!
It's not truly Halloween season until we talk to actress Cassandra Peterson, or as the world knows her, Elvira The Mistress of the Dark!
And while she's been a fixture of Halloween since the 1980s, she's been in the news more than ever before over the last few years after opening up about her sexuality and her two decade ling relationship with Teresa Wierson...a secret she kept for fear of public backlash.
We chatted with her about that, her new Elvira pinball machine, and the importance of Elvira setting an example for young women everywhere!
Actor Bill Moseley has created some of the great characters in horror...From Chop Top in "Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" to Otis Firefly in "House of 1000 Corpses", "The Devil's Rejects" and "3 From Hell", and many more...one might think that he's just that terrifying in real life. But nothing could be further from the truth!
In person, Bill is one of the nicest dudes you would eve hope to meet...albeit one who knows how to turn on the evil when needed...like in his movies...OR on personalized from Cameo!!!
https://www.cameo.com/choptopbbq?unmuted=true
Back in late August, our gal Nycki Pace had major neck surgery.
She's been plagued with chronic pain and numbness for 20 plus years. And over the last couple of years, it really started ramping up...so Nycki finally decided enough was enough and she went under the knife...two surgeries going in through the front and back of her neck...and FINALLY, after two successful surgeries and weeks and weeks of rest and rehab, SHE'S BACK!!!!
So many thanks to those who filled in while she was out...Holly Starr, Ryan Westward, Nycki's husband Mike Kennedy....and...Bob...we couldn't have done it without them!!!
From when we first met him while on his way to winning season 4 of “Last Comic Standing” up through his comedy specials, tours and his finish as runner-up last year on “America’s Got Talent”, we have been fans of comedian Josh Blue for a long time…and over those years he’s also become a great friend.
And now he’s releasing his comedy special “Broccoli” as a digital album…
https://standuprecords.com/products/josh-blue-broccoli-download
…and he gave us a call this morning to tell us all about it!
It’s been really cool to watch local boy, Baron Corbin become one of the biggest and most recognizable names in the WWE…it’s also been hilarious to see the pure level of hate that he’s managed to generate as one of the biggest heels in the world of sports entertainment!!
And now, with wrestling legend Triple H at the helm of the WWE, the organization is poised to make some changes that could very well make Corbin an even bigger star!
We caught up with Baron to talk about the things in store for WWE, they joys of being the bad guy, getting your heart broken by a little girl and much, much more!!
Throughout the 1990s, Chiefs Hall of Fame center Tim Grunhard was one of the pillars of a team that was struggling to rebuild the city’s faith in the team and return to something we could claim as “Chiefs Kingdom”
And over the course of the 169 games he played for KC, he took the words of then Head Coach Marty Schottenheimer and GM Carl Peterson to heart and has helped to build a sense of community and purpose between the team and fans…truly rebuilding The Kingdom.
And now he’s released a book that tells his story, and the tales of the real people under the helmets on the field, View from the Center: My Football Life and the Rebirth of CHIEFS KINGDOM…and we caught up with him this morning to tell the tales…at least the ones that can be aired…that made him one of our favorite Chiefs!!
We first met Rob Dietrich as the Master Distiller of Metallica’s Blackened Whiskey…and now he’s collaborating with them again, along with Drew Estate, on the new Blackened M81 cigars…and talking with him about that would be interesting enough, but there’s MUCH more to him than just that!
He’s an Army veteran who spent time fighting Somali warlords, spent part of his life living in a converted school bus on the Oregon coast, worked with the legendary Bill Graham, and is a motorcycle lover who has traveled extensively around the world via motorcycle!
So while we started with every intention of talking cigars…we went straight off into the weeds in the best way possible!
We first met Will Sasso as a member of the cast of the long-running FOX sketch comedy show, MadTV.
He went on to films like “The Three Stooges” and “Super Troopers 2”…and has lent his voice to “Family Guy”…and now he’s taking on the world of podcasting with a unique comedy/musical tale of a fictional country music legend and his mysterious disappearance, “The Ballad of Uncle Drank”!!
We talked to Will this morning to find out more about this hilarious new take on podcasts!!
Here’s the scenario…You like smokin’ weed…your sex partner likes the butt stuff…but how could one combine those two enthusiasm to create harmony in the bedroom?
Look no further than our new friend Jesse with the Website of the Day, Glow F Yourself!!!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/glowfyourself
The Booty Bong is part bong, part butt plug and all awesome!!
But that ain’t all he has!
You want a Magic 8 Ball butt plug? It’s there!
A Baphomet butt plug? YUP!
A corndog butt plug? Oh yeah!
Or maybe a Christmas butt plug featuring Bruce Willis in “Die Hard”? Helllllll yes! That and much more!!
Michael Berryman is one of the most unique individuals in Hollywood.
Born with hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, a rare condition characterized by the absence of sweat glands, hair, and fingernails, he turned his unique look into a career in films like “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest”, “The Hills Have Eyes” and “The Devil’s Rejects”…but apart from that, he’s worked as a security guard for Bob Dylan, worked for years with the Wolf Mountain Sanctuary, as well as being an avid scuba diver, conservationist, and one of the most positive people you would ever want to meet.
We’ve all had them.
Sh*tty neighbors.
But these days, thanks to Ring cams, drones, cell phone cameras and the internet, you can share your experiences with your horrible next door neighbors with the entire world!
And now, thanks to A&E’s “Neighborhood Wars” you can watch all of these asshole antics in one place!!
And with Season 3 of the show debuting soon, we talked to producer/director Pat Twist all about it!!
Of all of the more modern-day horror movie characters, Halloween’s Michael Myers tops the list as the most iconic of the bunch.
And the man who has embodied that character in 2018’s “Halloween”, “Halloween Kills” and the upcoming “Halloween Ends”, is actor/stuntman James Jude Courtney.
And from studying his cat to better play the world’s favorite movie slasher, to whether or not this is truly the end of the franchise…we heard all about it this morning when we got him on the phone!!
"The Waltons" was, undoubtedly, one of the biggest television dramas of the 1970s...as was evidenced by the numerous Primetime Emmy Awards the show, and it's cast, won over the decade.
And no cast member won more awards than actress Michael Learned.
Over the years, she went on to win another Emmy starring on the show "Nurse", and work on such daytime dramas as "All My Children" and "One Life To Live"...but now she's in the biggest mini-series on Netflix, "Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story", and had the honor of talking to her this morning!!
The history between the Morning Show and Steel Panther is long and littered with debauchery...at least what we remember of it!
Which is why our livers are quivering at the fact that Steel Panther have just released a new single, "Never Too Late (To Get Some Pussy Tonight!)" from their upcoming album "On The Prowl", because that means they'll be coming back to KC some time soon!!
We got the lowdown this morning from Steel Panther guitarist Satchel!!
Man, we thought we knew Kyle...but it appears we didn't really KNOW Kyle!!
And maybe we learned a little more about him than we're comfortable with!!
The world of difference between the guys and the gals on today edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right was crazy…because while a lot of times, the ladies err toward being a bit bat shit…today all of the ladies were straight up matter of fact about what the hell they want!
The guys?
ALL PRAYING FOR DEATH.
That’s why we keep giving, folks.
Helping downtrodden married men from driving into a bridge abutment one rubber vagina at a time!!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
For over 40 years, starting at the age of 5, Mike Rinder was a part of the Church of Scientology…as a member at first, but then working his way up to being an senior executive with access to all of the inner workings of the organization.
Then…he left the church in ’07 and has become a tireless voice, calling out the misuse and abuse of power inside of the church…which has made him a marked man by church.
And now he’s released a memoir, “A Billion Years” that is set to show the world the dark side of Scientology.
And we only scratched the surface with our talk this morning!
From the late 90s til around 2005, Eric Esch, aka Butterbean, was one of the most terrifying fighters in professional boxing.
Finishing his pro career with 77 wins, 58 by knockout, he became known as the King of the Four Rounders…a one man knockout machine…going on to fight as a kickboxer, mixed martial artist and a pro wrestler.
And from his childhood being bullied for being overweight, to being one of the most recognizable names in boxing, he has a lot of stories to tell…and that’s why he’s in KC for a special “Evening With Butterbean” at the Comedy Club of Kansas City!
And this morning, we had the honor of having him in-studio for his first radio interview in 15 years!!
At 76 years of age, Hollywood icon and Friend of the Show, Henry Winkler is busier than ever…between his Emmy award winning work on the HBO series “Barry” to his award-winning children’s books…not to mention his love of traveling and fishing…Henry seems to be going non-stop!!
And now, this weekend, he’s breaking into cyberspace as he takes part in a virtual meet & greet for GalaxyCon!!
https://galaxycon.com/collections/henry-winkler
It’s been a minute since we talked to Henry, and we found him this morning to be just as amazing, gracious and funny as always!!
Throwing a surprise birthday for ANYONE can be a difficult task...but when that person is a famous rock star, who also happens to listen to the morning show every day...planning a surprise party over 500 miles away in Nashville can be even more crazy...but, that's what Ashley Witherspoon, wife of Sevendust frontman and Friend of the Show, Lajon Witherspoon, managed to pull off!
And the fact the Dare had to keep the fact that he was flying to Nashville to celebrate with our friend a secret? Next to impossible!!!
We caught up with Lajon this morning before he headed out to come back to KC to talk to him all about it!!
At one point, Dane Cook looked to be one of the biggest comedians in the country.
Sold out arenas, huge comedy specials, movies, money and fame....but over the past few years he's kept a pretty low profile.
And now, he's ready to explode again with an all new special, "Above It All"...filmed in front a live crowd on his front porch in the Hollywood Hills!!
https://www.moment.co/danecook
Every day we get calls, texts and social media messages asking about our girl Nycki's rehab from her recent neck surgery...so since her husband Mike Kennedy was in-studio filling in on news this morning, we decided it was time for a wellness check on New Neck Nyck...and we found out that maaaaaaybe she's not doin' what she oughta when it comes to her physical therapy...so we had to put the hammer down because we care....and because she's at the lake and too far away to stab us!!
Though it only ran from 1964-1966, The Munsters continues to be one of the most beloved television shows of all time.
And now, with the release of Rob Zombie’s movie version of this classic series on Netflix, a whole new generation of fans are discovering America’s favorite misfit family!
Which is why we were stoked to find out that our old friend, Butch Patrick aka Eddie Munster, was coming to Lawrence to do an in-store appearance at 1313 Mockingbird Lane Toys & Collectables!!
We caught up with Butch this morning to find out what he thinks of Rob Zombie’s remake and more!!
Whenever we hear that Actor/Comedian/Friend of the Show, TJ Miller is putting out a new comedy special, we know it's going to be different.
And, in the case of his latest special, "Dear Jonah", that couldn't be any more true.
Without spoiling it for you...what started out as a normal stand up show, morphed into something truly different and special...and we talked to TJ all about it this morning!
We first met Rutledge Wood as one of the hosts of the American version of Top Gear, as well as all of his work with NASCAR...but back in 2020, when the whole world was on lockdown, he hit Netflix with the extreme game show, "Floor Is Lava" and now millions know his face!!
We got Rutledge on the phone this morning to discuss the new season of the show...but, as always, all talk turned to hot rods and poor life choices!!
We haven’t seen comedian John Caparulo in far too long.
From Blue Collar Comedy: The Next Generation to The Tonight Show, and up to his Netflix special, he’s out there tearing up the road…so it was great to see him when he swung by the studio this morning to talk about everything from fatherhood, relationships, the true evil of cats and the graaaaaaadeur of driving thru Kansas!!
But when he told us all about his meeting with Chiefs legend Marcus Allen, we remembered why we truly love this dude!
With weed in Missouri looking at a vote in November to make it legal to smoke it recreationally, the smart money is getting into the business NOW…and in ways to make it even more accessible to all.
Enter Franklin’s Stash House CEO, Michael Wilson and the legendary local snack company Guy’s, who are partnering to make THC infused potato chips!!!
GENIUS!!
We talked to Michael this morning and had many many questions about would might be an amazing day someday very soon!!
When you have a hyper realist silicone penis laying around, a slightly anal retentive new guy, mixed with a studio full of guys whose sole purpose on a Thursday morning is to bust your balls...what do you get?
Two words.
Boop Snoot.
Wonderin' what I mean? Just give a listen!!
Today's ATPIR has it all...dudes smoking weed, disappointed pumpers, fancy dongs, and ladies who run the gamut from meh to batshit!!
It's the Adult Toy Price Is Right, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
We've learned a few things about our new guy Kyle on the show...He was a cheerleader and a body builder, he's very woke, he wears a man bun because he doesn't like his hair to touch his neck...but today we learned a new hidden talent!!
The world really first met actor Lucas Black when he was just 13 years old alongside Billy Bob Thornton in the classic film “Sling Blade.”
He went on to reteam with Billy Bob in “Friday Night Lights”, as well as making his mark on the “Fast & Furious” franchise, the Jackie Robinson docu-drama “42”, and on the “NCIS” series.
And after leaving NCIS in 2019, to took time to reconnect with his faith, and is back with new PureFlix movie, “Legacy Peak” hoping to bring a positive light to fatherhood that he feels is missing today.
Let’s face it…watching baseball games can be boring.
And when Jesse Cole bought a baseball team, he knew that…so he set out to change that in the biggest way possible…by creating The Savannah Bananas!!
In short, The Bananas are the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball…And Banana Ball has been selling out EVERY game since 2016!!
With games limited to two hours, Jesse has become the PT Barnum of baseball, bringing a circus-like atmosphere to the proceedings and making the game more exciting than it’s ever been!
And now ESPN+ has released a 5 part series that tells the story of the team, and follows them on their 7 city tour this past spring, “Bananaland”…and we talked to Jesse this morning all about it!
SlapFIGHT Championship is pretty much what you think it is....big, burley mofos, slappin' the ever lovin' shit out of each other to see why slaps the hardest!!
And it's no huge surprise that the man behind the craziest combat sport, JT Tilley, is based out of Branson!!
And this coming Saturday, JT is bringin' this circus to the Inn At Grand Glaze Resort in Osage Beach!!
We talked to JT this morning to get all of the details!!
For two decades now, we know that Summer is ending and we have an eye looking toward the holidays when Tran Siberian Orchestra announces their Winter Tour...and when tickets go on sale for their annual shows in KC, that means it's time to catch up with our friend and TSO guitarist/co-founder, Al Pitrelli!!
And if you've never seen TSO live, you're missing out on one of the amazing concert experiences you will ever attend! Pyro that makes a KISS show look tame, lights and sound that are constantly being upgraded to the most state of the art...and a holiday message that everyone from 8 to 80 can understand.
We caught up with Al this morning to find out all about the upcoming tour!
When you think of the all-time great metal vocalists, the name Ronnie James Dio is at the top of the list.
Starting his career singing do-wop, going on to form the band Elf, the world really met him as lead vocalist for Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow and replacing Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath. He went on to establish himself as a solo artist and cemented his status as one of the most legendary frontmen in rock history!
And now the new documentary following his life and career “Dio: Dreamers Never Die” is hitting theaters for two days, Sept. 28th and Oct. 2nd, and we had the chance to talk to Dio’s wife and manager, Wendy Dio and director Don Argott this morning all about it!
Dustin Colquitt is a true KC legend.
In his 15 seasons with the Chiefs, he went to 2 Pro Bowls, helped the Chiefs to the Super Bowl victory in 2019, and set numerous team records, including playing in a franchise record 238 games!!
And while he was released by the team in 2020, he’s still very much a part of our city, choosing to stay here and raise his family.
And with tonight being the Chiefs home opener against the Chargers being broadcast worldwide on Amazon Prime, we decided it was time to catch up with our old friend and get his perspective on what we hope is a great opener and championship season!!
There’s a whole lotta visions one has when one hears the term “Florida Man”…but Sarasota’s Eric Merda may have to best story yet.
He was out in the swamps on a walkabout when he ended up jumping into Manatee Lake and encountering an alligator who decided to snack on Eric’s right arm, tearing it off at the elbow.
What followed was three days of him trying to find his way back to find someone to help him…but for the whole freaky story, listen to Eric tell the tale himself…and, man, it’s about as Florida Man as you can get!!
Today’s Website of the Day is a good one!
And our new friend Cody just might be a genius.
Why, you ask?
Because his new company Clean Desires is offering topless maid services to the men (and women) of KC!!
Lingerie? Topless? Nude?
Clean Desires offers it all!
And? If you’re a lady who likes clean…and getting naked…this could be your new side hustle!!
https://www.cleandesiresmaidservice.com/
We here on the Morning Show have known Country Radio Hall of Famer (and Nycki's husband) Mike Kennedy for a very very long time.
In fact, this show owns a lot of our eventual success to the start that that Mike gave us in radio.
And that's why having Mike in today to fill in for Nycki while she's recovering from neck surgery was something we've really been looking forward to!
And, as you'll hear...we had a lot to talk about!!
Tom Papa has become one of our favorite comedians.
From his last Netflix special, “You’re Doing Great”, to his podcast “Breaking Bread”, he’s one of the funniest stand ups in the game today!
And now that he’s preparing to head back out on tour for the rest of the year, we thought it was time to catch up with our old friend!
Jerry “The King” Lawler is true wrestling royalty.
168 career championships, an induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, as well as being the man behind the greatest work in wrestling history with his “feud” between he and comedian Andy Kauffman.
But on Sept 10th 2012, he had just finished a match and had returned to the broadcast table on the WWE Raw live broadcast when he had a near-fatal cardiac arrest.
His heart stopped for 22 minutes, paramedics hit him with the paddles 7 times…and he miraculously lived.
And this morning we talked to him about the 10th anniversary of that terrifying night.
While over the years there have been a lot of rock guitar players who were game changers…Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen to name two…in 1987, guitarist Joe Satriani turned the guitar world on it’s ear with the release of his album “Surfing With The Alien” that put solo virtuosic guitar front and center unlike never before!
And, along the way, he taught the likes of Kirk Hammett, Steve Vai, Alex Skolnick, Larry Lalonde and more how to play, launching countless careers, as well as playing with the likes of Deep Purple, Mick Jagger and the supergroup, Chickenfoot!
And now he’s released a new album, The Elephants of Mars, and is heading out on a new tour!
And we got the chance to talk to the legend himself today!
For 29 years, Mitch Holthus the voice of the Kansas City Chiefs...he's been through the good, the bad and the ugly ups and downs of Chiefs Kingdom.
And it would be easy, after almost 3 decades, to be jaded...but as we roll into the new season, you can hear the excitement in Mitch's voice about Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid, and the entire team's chances at going all the way this year!!
Actor Scott Grimes got his start in the business while still in his teens, but he ended up growing into a career that led him to roles on such series as, “ER”, “Party of Five”, the Hulu series, “The Orville” and the HBO mini-series, “Band of Brothers”…but for the last 17 seasons most know him as Steve Smith on the animated series, “American Dad!”…and we got to meet Scott for the first time today!!
The friendship between the Morning Show and comedy great Larry The Cable Guy is a long one!
We met him when he was still working clubs and calling radio stations to do his commentaries…and we’ve watched him grow to become one of the biggest selling comedians in the country…and then, if that weren’t enough, we watched his star rise even further with his work as Mater in the “Cars” movies.
And now that his new limited-run animated series, “Cars On The Road” is debuting on Disney Plus, we figured it was time to catch up with our old friend!!
Most of you know that our gal Nycki just had major neck surgery...and we know you all have been concerned about how she's doin'...so now that she's home from the hospital and resting up, we decided to give her a call...and we had to make sure it wasn't when she was all pilled up!!
And one thing we learned?
Bein' on the mend from a major surgery, medicated and resting has NOT dulled that little ball of hate one f**kin' bit!!!
Novelist Whitley Strieber was already a successful writer before he started making headlines over his story of being abducted by aliens, telling his tale in his 1985 book, “Communion”
And this story is delved into even deeper in the new Discovery Plus documentary, “The Visitors”
The doc is hosted by Melissa Tittl, who has built a career for herself with shows like “UFO Witness” and “Ancient Aliens”…and she stopped by the show this morning to tell us more!
Harrison Burton is one of the up & coming stars of NASCAR…having started racing go-karts at age 2, moving on to Quarter Midgets by age 4, winning multiple championships before his teens, racing in the truck series by age 16…and now at age 21, taking the Cup Series by storm!
And with him rolling into Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400 this weekend, we figured it was time to meet NASCAR’s new kid!!
When you get right down to it, actor Anthony Michael Hall has appeared in some of the most beloved movies of our time.
Vacation, Sixteen Candles, Weird Science, The Breakfast Club Edward Scissorhands, and The Dark Knight, just to name a few.
And even though he’s had a few bumps in the road along the way, he seems to have navigated what could have ended up like so many child actor stories, to become an elder statesman of the Brat Pack generation.
And now, he has a new film that brings the story of “The Breakfast Club” to a new generation of younger audiences, “The Class”…and we talked to him all about it this morning!
Our friends in Sevendust are busier than ever these days.
They're wrapping up work on their upcoming new album...they're set to head out on another leg of their "Animosity 20th Anniversary" tour....and they have more big things on the horizon!
But one thing has been on frontman Lajon Witherspoon's mind lately...and that's the fact that he worked in the same mall that was featured in the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things", in the same time period the show is set in...and he figures there ain't NO WAY he isn't one of those characters! Ha!!
Lajon gave us a call this more to explain that theory and more!
We've had a LOT of bad ideas on this show...buying a personal helicopter might be the worst yet...or is it?!??!
We talked to Dwight and Norbert from Composite FX this morning about their line of personal ultralight helicopters...and damned if flying to work every day doesn't sound like a hell of a good idea!!
https://composite-fx.com/
While we love our listeners every day...the days we do The Adult Toy Price Is Right are ALWAYS special...because y'all are a bunch of freaks!!
And today was no exception!
Let's just say...from meeting your mate while in a "facility" to lessons on what NOT to buy your lady, we learned a lot today!!
For example...we learned some of y'all have issues...a lot of 'em.
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!
Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett has watched the sport change a lot over the years.
Having grown up the son of a racer/track manager, he’s seen NASCAR grown from humble beginnings to one of the most popular sports in America.
From taking on the likes of Jeff Gordon and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr., to his move to the broadcast team for NBC few have the knowledge and experience to talk to us about the upcoming playoff race at KS Speedway, the new NextGen cars, and the changing face of NASCAR!
There are few rock stars who are as grateful for where they are and how far they’ve come than Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix.
As someone who has struggled with addiction and mental health issues, he is clear headed, with a clear vision of the person he needs to be and aspires to be…and while he’s settled down in some aspects of his life…he is still one of the most electrifying frontmen in the music business!!
And he’s set to burn down the stage tonight at Sandstone!!!
When we wanna talk about American Ninja Warriors...we talk to Matt Iseman.
And today, when Johnny needed to talk to someone about his upcoming colonoscopy...we also talked to Matt Iseman! Because, before his days as host of his hit NBC show, we worked as a doctor!!
And with the season finale of Am. Ninja airing tonight, and Dare's ass nozzling comin' up Wednesday, gettin' Matt on the phone was a no brainer!!
We all first saw Sam J. Jones as the star of the 1980 film Flash Gordon...and some saw him when he appeared in Playgirl...but it wasn't until we met him a few years ago when he was in KC for CryptiCon that we found out how kick ass he truly was!!
And now that he's back with the new PureFlix movie "An Unlikely Angel", we thought it was time to catch up with THE MAN WHO KILLED MING THE MERCILOUS!!!
People have their favorite bands…that’s just a fact.
But music fans who love Blackberry Smoke…they’re a whole different breed.
BBS fans are like one giant family.
And we here on the show are HUGE BBS fans…and over the two decades we’ve known them, they’ve become part of OUR family.
Which is why it’s always great to have our brother Charlie Starr on the show…because it’s always like talkin’ to one of your own.
And with the band rolling into the Firewater Music Fest in Lacygne KS next month, we can't wait to catch up!
July 9th, 1991 is a day that retired Naval bombardier/navigator Lt. Keith Gallagher will always remember…because on that day, he cheated death.
While flying in an A6 “Texaco” Intruder over the Indian Ocean at 8000 ft, he was partially ejected from the plane and somehow managed to survive…due to a lot of luck and the skills of his pilot Lt. Mark Baden.
And thanks to our own Leif Lisec, we got the chance to have Keith on the show this morning to tell us the whole harrowing story!
Before we left on vacation, we had the chance to talk to NASCAR great Kyle Petty about his new book, "Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing" but we didn't have nearly enough time to cover his family's amazing story...so we luckily got him back to talk more about it, and it was truly an amazing look into the first family of stock car racing !!!
Over the last couple of years, we have been lucky enough to get to know Bare Knuckle Boxing star Sam “The Hillbilly Hammer” Shewmaker.
The Gravois Mills MO native is said to have the hardest punch in BKFC…and he’s ready to rain down those hammers on Mick Terrill in London and f**kin’ WEMBLEY STADIUM!!!
We couldn’t’ be prouder of the guy as he prepares for the biggest fight of his career!
When one talks about the LEGENDS of NHRA Drag Racing, there is one name that just might dominate them all...and that is JOHN FORCE!!
16 NHRA Championships, 150+ wins....he is the most dominant driver in drag racing history.
And ahead of The Menards NHRA Nationals at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, the man himself gave us a call...and at 73, he shows no signs of slowing down!!
At one point, A&E’s “Live PD!” was the #1 most watched show on cable TV…and then the death of George Floyd, among others, changed the country’s focus on law enforcement…and in the wake of protests across the country, A&E cancelled the show.
After that, co-host Sean “Sticks” Larkin retired from the Tulsa Police Dept. after almost 25 years…but then the improbable happened!
The Reelz network brought back the series, now under the name “On Patrol:LIVE!”…and lightning struck again!!
Over the last 2 weeks, it’s been the #1 most watched show on cable!!
We got Sticks on the phone to congratulate him on the show’s success!!
PLUS…
Kyle Petty family legacy in NASCAR is the stuff of legend.
His grandfather Lee was a driver. His father Richard, known as “The King”, is hailed as one of the greatest drivers ever, and his son Adam was a rising star before sadly passing in an accident during a practice session in 2000.
But from Kyle’s early days in North Carolina, starting his career in his teens, to his success in NASCAR, and all of the unbelievable family stories in between…the good, bad and tragic…Kyle tells it all in his new book, “Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing”…and we had the honor of talking to Kyle about it this morning!
Kyle Petty family legacy in NASCAR is the stuff of legend.
His grandfather Lee was a driver. His father Richard, known as “The King”, is hailed as one of the greatest drivers ever, and his son Adam was a rising star before sadly passing in an accident during a practice session in 2000.
But from Kyle’s early days in North Carolina, starting his career in his teens, to his success in NASCAR, and all of the unbelievable family stories in between…the good, bad and tragic…Kyle tells it all in his new book, “Swerve or Die: Life at My Speed in the First Family of NASCAR Racing”…and we had the honor of talking to Kyle about it this morning!
At one point, A&E’s “Live PD!” was the #1 most watched show on cable TV…and then the death of George Floyd, among others, changed the country’s focus on law enforcement…and in the wake of protests across the country, A&E cancelled the show.
After that, co-host Sean “Sticks” Larkin retired from the Tulsa Police Dept. after almost 25 years…but then the improbable happened!
The Reelz network brought back the series, now under the name “On Patrol:LIVE!”…and lightning struck again!!
Over the last 2 weeks, it’s been the #1 most watched show on cable!!
We got Sticks on the phone to congratulate him on the show’s success!!
While he’s a brilliant stand-up comedian, Dan Cummins has also built one of the best damn podcasts on the internet!!
Dan’s show “Timesuck” covers everything from sex slaves, serial killers, mythical creatures, mysterious disappearances, and everything in between!
We talked to Dan, fresh off a visit to the UK and seeing Rage Against the Machine in NYC to find out what’s on deck for him!!
MANIACS!
Everyone playing the damn Adult Toy Price Is Right were a god damn bunch of maniacs today!
From keepin’ kids off of your sex swing, to Siamese buttholes, and one lady whose ex left her for an older woman in a broke as minivan…we covered a whole lotta ground this morning while bringing a little hump day joy to the masses!!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
The original Woodstock festival is look back at as a celebration of peace and love that defined a generation.
Woodstock ’94 looked to replicate that vibe for a younger generation…but Woodstock ’99 was a much darker animal.
Fires, vandalism, violence, sexual assaults, all fueled by a soundtrack of bands like Korn, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kid Rock, and most infamously, Limp Bizkit.
For 6 seasons, comedian/impressionist Jay Pharoah turned in some of the most amazing impersonations in the shows history…from Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle, Jay Z, Jamie Foxx and Tracy Morgan to then President Barack Obama!
He left the show in 2016, starring in the Showtime series, “White Famous.”
And now he’s out on tour, rolling into the Improv this weekend…and he stopped by the studio, along with a dizzying amount of celebrity impersonations, to hang out for an amazing interview!
Many of us have own personal “hold my beer” story…but no one has the same level of what-the-fuck-ness than late NYC resident, Thomas Fitzpatrick, aka “Tommy Fitz”.
A veteran of both WW2 and the Korean War…he achieved infamy after, in 1956…while gettin’ hammered in his local bar…he made a bet that he could get from New Jersey back to the bar in 15 minutes.
And he won that bet by driving to Jersey, stealing and airplane…and landing it on the street in front of the bar in Manhattan!!!!
Even more crazy, he didn’t go to jail!
But it gets even crazier when, in 1958, when a bar patron didn’t believe his story…HE DID IT AGAIN!!!
The story is nuts…it’s a movie waiting to be made…and we talked to NY writer Larry Yudelson all about it!
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On his road to becoming a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, wrestling legend Booker T held 35 championships, and was a 6 time World Champion!!
And it’s that wealth of experience that makes him the perfect host for the new A&E show “WWE Smack Talk”…exploring the news, rivalries and legends that have made the WWE what it is today!
On his road to becoming a member of the WWE Hall of Fame, wrestling legend Booker T held 35 championships, and was a 6 time World Champion!!
And it’s that wealth of experience that makes him the perfect host for the new A&E show “WWE Smack Talk”…exploring the news, rivalries and legends that have made the WWE what it is today!
Many of us have own personal “hold my beer” story…but no one has the same level of what-the-fuck-ness than late NYC resident, Thomas Fitzpatrick, aka “Tommy Fitz”.
A veteran of both WW2 and the Korean War…he achieved infamy after, in 1956…while gettin’ hammered in his local bar…made a bet that he could get from New Jersey back to the bar in 15 minutes.
And he won that bet by driving to Jersey, stealing and airplane…and landing it on the street in front of the bar in Manhattan!!!!
Even more crazy, he didn’t go to jail!
But it gets even crazier when, in 1958, when a bar patron didn’t believe his story…HE DID IT AGAIN!!!
The story is nuts…it’s a movie waiting to be made…and we talked to NY writer Larry Yudelson all about it!
From Neil Diamond classics to childhood favorites about fuzzy bunnies, it's all slathered in our own special sauce...not literally...that'd be kind of gross, actually.
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From 2004 to 2008, Jared Allen was a larger than life presence in KC…not only as a defensive end for the Chiefs, but also as a world class partier!
He went on to play for the Vikings, Bears and won a Super Bowl with the Panthers, but he’ll also have a special place in the hearts of Chiefs fans.
And along the way, he created his own charity, the Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, in order to build handicapped-accessible homes for severely wounded military personnel returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.
And he’s now joined Cameo, with the proceeds going to help his charity!
But above all of that…is the world ready for JARED ALLEN: OLYMPIC CURLER???
We talked to Jared to find out!!
Grand Junction Colorado’s Dylan McWilliams is either the luckiest or unluckiest S.O.B. on the planet.
Over a 3 year period he was bit by a rattlesnake while hiking, attacked by a bear while camping, and attacked by a shark while surfing….and managed to survive to tell the tale!
We talked to Dylan this morning and…frankly…we’re never going hiking, camping or surfing with that guy…
WWE superstar and KC’s own Baron “Happy” Corbin is truly riding high right now…not only has he solidified his place in wrestling pop culture with the release of his new action figure…but he’s rolling into one of the most anticipated grudge matches of the summer as he prepares to beat the crap outta Pat McAfee at Summer Slam 56 this weekend in Nashville!!
And while he’s the man everyone loves to hate in the WWE, he’s still the same knucklehead from Lenexa Kansas he’s always been…and he gave us a call from the Atlanta airport to catch up!!
There are few people in show business who are filled with more gratitude for the level of success they have achieved than Billy Gardell.
Through his success as a stand-up…to starring in what was, at the time, the biggest comedy on television in “Mike & Molly”…to his continued success with “Bob Hearts Abishola”!
And throughout it all, he’s stayed the same humble, blue collar guy he’s always been…which is why he’s gone back to his hometown with the CBS show “Secret Celebrity Renovation” to make over the house of his best friend’s mom, who encouraged him back in the day.
He is, simply, one of the best.
From prostate fails to divorcees gone wild, we covered a whole lot of ground on today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right!
Not to mention, any day you can invoke legendary Ozarks party boat The Larry Don and Floyd Mayweather Jr speed bagging a clitoris s a good day!
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There is no denying the fact that the Chiefs and hip hop legend Tech N9ne are both HUGE Kansas City icons! And the love for both in this city is off the charts.
Which is why, with the Chiefs getting ready to fire up training camp, it was only natural that they invited Tech to perform at their big kick off Red Rally this Friday in St Joe!! And best of all, it’s gonna be a free show! And, hot off a vacation in Puerto Rico, Tech gave us a call this morning to say hey! TWO KC POWERHOUSES IN ONE PLACE!! This Red Rally Friday is gonna be off the chain!!
There is ZERO debate that Anthrax were one of the forefathers of thrash metal…alongside Metallica, Slayer and Megadeth, they changed metal forever!
And 40 years on, they are stronger than ever, preparing to release new music soon, and launching a US tour this week with Black Label Society and Hatebreed opening…and that tour rolls into KC at the Midland theater on August 2nd…and that gave us a great excuse to talk to Anthrax frontman and longtime Friend of the Show, Joey Belladonna on the phone about the tour, meeting your heroes, the importance of playing “the hits” and being “metal enough”.
We first met wildlife biologist/adventurer Forrest Galante earlier this year as host of the Animal Planet docu-series, “Mysterious Creatures” and immediately realized that he and Johnny had a lot in common…so we were happy to find out he’s back for Discovery’s Shark Week 2022 with a new special that travels to Papau New Guinea for “The Island of the Walking Sharks”, making its debut this Wednesday on Discovery and DiscoveryPlus!! Forrest gave us a call this morning to tell us all about his newest adventure!!
Baseball legend Buck O’Neil was/is a true Kansas City treasure. From his days playing in the Negro Leagues, to becoming the first African American coach in Major League baseball, as well as his nearly two decades as a scout for the Royals.
And while he SHOULD have been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown BEFORE he passed away in 2006, he is FINALLY being inducted this Sunday.
And to find out more about this long overdue honor, we talked to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick this morning!
Our friend, comedienne Nikki Glaser, is on top of the damn world right now…Her E! reality series “Welcome Home Nikki Glaser” wrapped its first season, her HBO reality show “FBoy Island” just dropped new episodes…AND she has an all new HBO comedy special, “Good Clean Filth”…but, in spite of all of that, she still has to deal with real world shit like breakups, grim realizations and so much more…all of which she talk to us about this morning!
Arnold MO native Rusty Wallace started his NASCAR career in 1980, joining the Winston Cup series in ’84, winning Rookie of the Year, and going on to take the cup championship in 1989.
He retired in 2005 with a career that saw him achieve 36 pole starts, 349 top 10 finishes, and 55 wins!
And he came to KC to talk about the upcoming Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway this September, he gave us a call to talk about that and more!!
Our friend actor/comedian Dave Coulier has done everything from reality TV with “The Surreal Life”, hosting “America’s Funniest People” , worked as a voice actor for numerous cartoons from “Scooby Doo” and “Muppet Babies”, not to mention his work on the long running sitcom, “Full House”…not to mention he’s a man’s man, learning to fly, playing hockey, and building his own house…as well as being one of the nicest guys in show business. And now he’s starring in a new show on the faith-based streaming service, PureFlix…and it hits a little too close to home for us, as it’s about a morning show radio host…and we related a little too much to some of us.
We talked to Dave this morning about the new show, operating heavy machinery…and the Alanis Morrisette story that won’t go away!
Retired astronaut Jose Hernandez is a true study in tenacity.
The son of Mexican immigrants, he studied to be an engineer, and eventually developing the first full-field digital mammography imaging system, used to aid in the early detection of breast cancer...and that was BEFORE he joined the NASA Space Program. Then, he was turned down 11 times before FINALLY making it to space in ’09 spending 14 days on the International Space Station as a mission specialist. And, apart from all of that, his story goes much, much deeper.
And while we were supposed to talk to him about the new images from space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope…because we love astronauts the way we do…we felt the need to dig into his story…
Last Friday on the show, we heard the story of Brittany Campbell, the Hawaiian resident who came home from a trip to the mainland with her husband to find a man living in their house, who as it turned out, had plans to “transform” them…And that terrifying tale is covered tonight on the debut episode of the new Lifetime docu-series, “Phrogging: Hider In My House”!
But on Friday we felt like we didn’t get to fully explore this bizarre story, so we brought Brittany back to talk more about it!!
The new Lifetime series “Phrogging: Hider In My House” explores the scary phenomenon of people secretly living inside someone else’s home. From the man in the attic to the creeper in the crawl space, each episode features two first-hand accounts of survivors…one of which was the story of Brittany Campbell, the Hawaiian resident who came home from a trip to the mainland with her husband to find a man living in their house, who as it turned out, had plans to “transform” them. We talked to Brittany this morning to find out more!!
While he started his career as a drummer in the 1970s, Andrew Dice Clay shifted gears in ’78 and launched a career in stand-up comedy.
He moved from Brooklyn to Hollywood and crafted an act that, by the late 80s, had made him the biggest name in comedy…becoming the FIRST comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two consecutive nights!!
His non-PC act raised eyebrows and courted controversy, but he always stuck to his guns…and launched an acting career that saw him starring on his own Showtime series, and winning rave reviews for his dramatic work in the 2018 movie “A Star Is Born”.
And now he’s rolling into KC to perform three nights at the Comedy Club of KC, so we got him on the phone to catch up with this comedy legend!!
We here on the Morning Show have dealt with a lot of loss over the last year, from family to extended family and friends.
And because of that, there has been much discussion of burial vs cremation...but recently we found about a relatively new method called "aquamation"!
Aquamation, also known as alkaline hydrolysis, is a water-based, sustainable method of final disposition. It is sometimes called liquid cremation. Aquamation has no direct emissions of harmful greenhouse gases or mercury and requires no burning of fossil fuels. So to find out more, we talked to funeral director for the HT May & Sons Funeral Home, Thomas May, who told us all about it.
Every pilot wonders at some point or another, “What would I do in an emergency situation?”…Well, Florida resident/ retired marine/ new pilot, Vincent Fraser found out the hard way on July 3rd! Flying with his father in law in a single engine airplane, the engine failed, and he was forced to land on a highway in North Carolina…avoiding traffic, power lines and more…but managed to stick the landing!! And the GoPro video of the landing went viral…which led us to track him down to talk to him all about it!! And the story is even better than you can imagine!
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Since making his comedy debut in the late 90s, Christopher Titus has consistently proven himself to be one of the most fearless stand-up comedians to take the stage. No subject is too taboo. He built a career mining the depths of his dysfunctional upbringing, and taking aim at the stupidity he sees every day unflinchingly. And now he’s back on the road with his all new “Zero Side Effects” tour, making a stop at the Improv this Sunday night for 2 big shows!! And from the sound of things, he’s on fire more than ever!!
Since making his comedy debut in the late 90s, Christopher Titus has consistently proven himself to be one of the most fearless stand-up comedians to take the stage. No subject is too taboo. He built a career mining the depths of his dysfunctional upbringing, and taking aim at the stupidity he sees every day unflinchingly. And now he’s back on the road with his all new “Zero Side Effects” tour, making a stop at the Improv this Sunday night for 2 big shows!! And from the sound of things, he’s on fire more than ever!!
Every pilot wonders at some point or another, “What would I do in an emergency situation?”…Well, Florida resident/ retired marine/ new pilot, Vincent Fraser found out the hard way on July 3rd! Flying with his father in law in a single engine airplane, the engine failed, and he was forced to land on a highway in North Carolina…avoiding traffic, power lines and more…but managed to stick the landing!! And the GoPro video of the landing went viral…which led us to track him down to talk to him all about it!! And the story is even better than you can imagine!
Oh sure, we usually wait until Wednesday to give you the gift of rubber love, but dammit, we’re givers…so we gave you a special Tuesday dose of ye olde Adult Toy Price Is Right!! SORRY WE CARE SO MUCH!!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT…brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
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We first met actor Kim Coates when he was one of the stars of, what was as the time, one of the biggest shows on television, Sons of Anarchy…but he built his career in such films as, “Blackhawk Down”, “Waterworld”, “The Last Boy Scout” and “Open Range”. And his flair for the darker side of his characters pays off in his newest film, “Neon Lights” that hits On Demand today!
We caught up with Kim this morning to talking acting, bikes and to see what’s what in his world!
We first met actor Kim Coates when he was one of the stars of, what was as the time, one of the biggest shows on television, Sons of Anarchy…but he built his career in such films as, “Blackhawk Down”, “Waterworld”, “The Last Boy Scout” and “Open Range”. And his flair for the darker side of his characters pays of in his newest film, “Neon Lights” that hits On Demand today!
We caught up with Kim this morning to talking acting, bikes and to see what’s what in his world!
Oh sure, we usually wait until Wednesday to give you the gift of rubber love, but dammit, we’re givers…so we gave you a special Tuesday dose of ye olde Adult Toy Price Is Right!! SORRY WE CARE SO MUCH!!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT…brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Some people think living in the city is weird or dangerous, but NOTHING going on in the city compares to the stuff that happens in the suburbs!! And now drunken yard fights, porch pirates and much more is all being captured on Ring doorbell cams and cell phones…and we ALL get to enjoy it thanks to Pat Twist and the hit A&E show, “Neighborhood Wars”!!
We caught up with Pat this morning to find out all about the new season!!
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When you talk about legendary metal vocalists, there is no denying that Ronnie James Dio stands at the top of that list! While small in stature, he had a voice of epic proportions, fueling bands such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own band Dio to huge success!! Not to mention HE is that man who popularized throwin’ the horns!! And now, coinciding with what would have been his 80th birthday, his widow Wendy has released a new remixed version of his debut solo album “Holy Diver” with tons of extras, live tracks and more!!
Bottom line, we loved and still love Dio…and getting the chance to talk to Wendy this morning was, as always, a special time!
When you talk about legendary metal vocalists, there is no denying that Ronnie James Dio stands at the top of that list! While small in stature, he had a voice of epic proportions, fueling bands such as Rainbow, Black Sabbath and his own band Dio to huge success!! Not to mention HE is that man who popularized throwin’ the horns!! And now, coinciding with what would have been his 80th birthday, his widow Wendy has released a new remixed version of his debut solo album “Holy Diver” with tons of extras, live tracks and more!!
Bottom line, we loved and still love Dio…and getting the chance to talk to Wendy this morning was, as always, a special time!
Some people think living in the city is weird or dangerous, but NOTHING going on in the city compares to the stuff that happens in the suburbs!! And now drunken yard fights, porch pirates and much more is all being captured on Ring doorbell cams and cell phones…and we ALL get to enjoy it thanks to Pat Twist and the hit A&E show, “Neighborhood Wars”!!
We caught up with Pat this morning to find out all about the new season!!
Actor James Caan passed away this week at the age of 82...and while he became known for his work in everything from "Elf", "Misery", "Rollerball" and so much more, he will forever be known for his work as Sonny Corleone in "The Godfather"...and when it comes to all things Godfather, we go straight to Friend of the Show, the Hollywood Godfather, Gianni Russo...and as always, it was a fascinating conversation!
This Sunday is going to be awesome.
Not only is summertime in full swing, but it’s also the day that The Pretty Reckless and our longtime friends Halestorm roll into Starlight Theater for a HOT night of Rock N Roll! And Halestorm is hitting the road on the heels of releasing the amazing new album “Back From The Dead” and they are ready to mow down everyone in their path!!
We got Lzzy Hale on the phone this morning to get ready for what is gonna be a killer weekend!!
We first met guitarist Aidan Fisher when he was 10 years old, when he got on stage with Steel Panther at the Uptown Theater, blowing the crowd away with his rendition of Eddie Van Halen's "Eruption" solo...then we had him back to play the National Anthem in 2018...and since then he's played at NFL, NBA, MLB and NCAA games, at Monster Jam and a ton more! But then recently we found out that he had worked as the guitar playing double for the character Eddie Munson in the season 4 finale of the HUGE Netflix series, Stranger Things!!
So we gave him a call to see what's next for him!!
We’ve known vocalist John Corabi for a long time, having first heard him while frontman for the band The Scream…and thru his tenure replacing Vince Neil in Motley Crue, his bands Union and The Dead Dasies, and his work as guitarist in Ratt, Brides of Destruction and more…and FINALLY he has told his story, from his roots in Philly to his rise to stardom and every wild story in between, in his new book “Horseshoes and Hand Grenades” We caught up with our old friend today to talk all about it! And you can pick up his amazing book here: https://www.johncorabi.com/
We’ve all heard the stories…people discovering that a stranger has been secretly living in their house, known as “phrogging”
The term phrogging — pronounced “frogging” —is thought to have originated from the metaphorical idea of people or “phrogs” leaping from home to home.
The typical phrogger is someone with nowhere else to live. They thrive on staying hidden and are most likely to be hidden in rarely visited parts of the home like the attic, basement, or crawl spaces.
And it’s an odd phenomenon that is explored in the upcoming Lifetime series, “Phrogging: Hider in My House”…and we talked to producer Jessica Everleth this morning about this terrifying subject!
When you think of the type of guys who will go out into the wilds of Idaho to search for Bigfoot, one doesn’t immediately think of Jack Osbourne (son of Ozzy/ Portals to Hell) and Jason Mewes (Clerks/Dogma/Jay & Silent Bob)…but the two teamed up for a 2 hour Discovery Plus special debuting this Sunday, “Jack Osbourne’s Night of Terror: Bigfoot” !! We talked to Jack and Jason this morning…albeit with a little delay in the phone line…to find out all about the adventure!!
There are few things that have become more part of the fabric of Kansas City than the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital! KC natives Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Sudeikis and Rob Riggle…along with their celebrity friends, have raised over $13 million for Children’s Mercy, and they’re back in person this year and ready for their biggest year yet!!
And, as with every year, Rob Riggle stopped by the studio this morning for a visit to tell us all about we can expect for the biggest celebrity charity event in the Midwest!!
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Miki Sudo entered the world of competitive eating in 2013, and quickly established her dominance, winning the annual July 4th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest a staggering 7 years IN A ROW!! And while she sat out 2021 to give birth to her first child, she’s back this year to reclaim her crown and break her record of 48 ½ hot dogs.
We caught up with Miki this morning to find out what it takes to eat that many wieners…and speaking of eatin’ wieners, listen for some bonus ball kickin’ on the F**kin’ New Guy!
Miki Sudo entered the world of competitive eating in 2013, and quickly established her dominance, winning the annual July 4th Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest a staggering 7 years IN A ROW!! And while she sat out 2021 to give birth to her first child, she’s back this year to reclaim her crown and break her record of 48 ½ hot dogs.
We caught up with Miki this morning to find out what it takes to eat that many wieners…and speaking of eatin’ wieners, listen for some bonus ball kickin’ on the F**kin’ New Guy!
There are few things that have become more part of the fabric of Kansas City than the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital! KC natives Paul Rudd, David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, Jason Sudeikis and Rob Riggle…along with their celebrity friends, have raised over $13 million for Children’s Mercy, and they’re back in person this year and ready for their biggest year yet!!
And, as with every year, Rob Riggle stopped by the studio this morning for a visit to tell us all about we can expect for the biggest celebrity charity event in the Midwest!!
At this point there are really no more words that we can use to describe our love of Hollywood icon, Henry Winkler. He is, quite frankly, the kindest, sweetest human being we know…simply a wonderful human being…and every single time we have him on the show is occasion to celebrate. And now we love him even more after finding out that he’s a huge Patrick Mahomes fan!! Sit back and enjoy as we cover everything from the new season of HBO’s “Barry”, fly fishing, food, football, Dolly Parton and so much more!
Craig Perra is a rehab specialist who has used his own experience as a recovering sex and drug addict to help people across 27 countries and 6 continents break the cycle of addiction.
And while addictions to drugs, alcohol, porn, gambling among others are the norm, more and more over the last few years, addiction to phones/tablets/digital devices/the internet/social media has become a huge problem.
And it’s a problem that’s explored in the new A&E docu-series, “Digital Addiction”…and we talked to Craig all about it this morning!
While we’ve come to really like American Ninja Warrior co-host Matt Iseman over the years…we also hate him a little because he’s blowing the curve for all of the rest of us…not only did he start out as a licensed medical doctor, then go on to launch a career in comedy, currently hosting season 14 of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior…but he recently went to Austria to help host a damn summit on climate change!!!
And with American Ninja Warrior still going strong, we talked to Matt this morning to see what’s going on in his world!!
Former Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet is Kansas City through and through.
Born and raised in KCK, graduated from Piper High School…he made a name for himself in show business, but never forgot where he came from.
He tirelessly supports our sports teams, so much so that he’s invested in the Royals.
He’s bought land here to say rooted in the city.
AND he’s a big part of what has become a huge part of our city, the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital…and he’ll be coming home for that June 24-25!! We FINALLY got to talk to Eric for the first time on the show this morning, and he just might be our new best friend!!
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Sebastian Maniscalco is, without a doubt, one of the hardest working stand-up comedians on the road today…releasing numerous Comedy Central, Showtime and Netflix specials…and all of that hard work has paid off as he’s become one of the hottest tickets on the road today, having sold out 4 NIGHTS at Madison Square Garden!!! And with TWO big shows coming up on June 26th at the Midland Theater, we got a chance to talk to Sebastian this morning!!
Sebastian Maniscalco is, without a doubt, one of the hardest working stand-up comedians on the road today…releasing numerous Comedy Central, Showtime and Netflix specials…and all of that hard work has paid off as he’s become one of the hottest tickets on the road today, having sold out 4 NIGHTS at Madison Square Garden!!! And with TWO big shows coming up on June 26th at the Midland Theater, we got a chance to talk to Sebastian this morning!!
Former Modern Family star Eric Stonestreet is Kansas City through and through.
Born and raised in KCK, graduated from Piper High School…he made a name for himself in show business, but never forgot where he came from.
He tirelessly supports our sports teams, so much so that he’s invested in the Royals.
He’s bought land here to say rooted in the city.
AND he’s a big part of what has become a huge part of our city, the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital…and he’ll be coming home for that June 24-25!! We FINALLY got to talk to Eric for the first time on the show this morning, and he just might be our new best friend!!
For an amazing 9 seasons now, James “Murr” Murray and his buds have made the show “Impractical Jokers” one of most popular shows on TruTV, as well as one of the most popular on cable!!
And Murr is busier than ever, with releasing a children’s book ( Alien Summer #1 ) this past March, coming to KC for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend June 24-25, and tonight with Impractical Jokers making its Season 9 debut TONIGHT on Tru! Luckily he had time to talk to us this morning!!
For an amazing 9 seasons now, James “Murr” Murray and his buds have made the show “Impractical Jokers” one of most popular shows on TruTV, as well as one of the most popular on cable!!
And Murr is busier than ever, with releasing a children’s book ( Alien Summer #1 ) this past March, coming to KC for the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend June 24-25, and tonight with Impractical Jokers making its Season 9 debut TONIGHT on Tru! Luckily he had time to talk to us this morning!!
From 1978 to 1996, in the wilds of Vernon Township New Jersey, there existed a place called Action Park. But, unlike most theme parks, this place’s popularity went hand-in-hand with a reputation for poorly designed rides, under-trained and under-aged staff, intoxicated guests and staff, and a consequently poor safety record that result in multiple deaths and more personal injuries that one can ever imagine!
And while Action Park’s reputation was known far and wide throughout the upper east coast, the rest of the world is learning about it through director Seth Porges’ documentary, “Class Action Park” now on HBOMax!!
We talked to Seth this morning, which led to many stories about our own misspent youths….
Well today was a first on The Adult Toy Price Is Right…because there was a cow involved.
The cow wasn’t playing the game, it was just hanging out with one of our male contestants…which somehow made the fact that one of our female contestants likes to lock her husband’s junk in a cage less weird, I guess.
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT…brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
Smithville MO native Mandy Horvath is a real life badass. Why? Because after losing both legs above the knee at age 21 after being hit by a train, she turned what was the negative in her life and turned it into a positive…by climbing the Manitou Incline, Pike’s Peak, Cerro Tusa in Columbia and Mount Kilimajaro!! And now, she’s returning home to the KC area to receive the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award next month at the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison KS!!
We talked to Mandy this morning about this amazing honor and so much more!!
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Let’s face it…we as dudes are not always the best at recognizing when a lady is…well…ready. Which is why we need a guy like our friend Roger, who developed the Wet Kitty Panty! Undies that, when activated by moisture, reveal secret messages and such…basically SHOWING us that YES she is READY!! https://www.wetkittypanty.com/
And, in the true American Dream…dude is making bank on this!!!
Let’s face it…we as dudes are not always the best at recognizing when a lady is…well…ready. Which is why we need a guy like our friend Roger, who developed the Wet Kitty Panty! Undies that, when activated by moisture, reveal secret messages and such…basically SHOWING us that YES she is READY!! https://www.wetkittypanty.com/
And, in the true American Dream…dude is making bank on this!!!
Smithville MO native Mandy Horvath is a real life badass. Why? Because after losing both legs above the knee at age 21 after being hit by a train, she turned what was the negative in her life and turned it into a positive…by climbing the Manitu Incline, Pike’s Peak, Cerro Tusa in Columbia and Mount Kilimajaro!! And now, she’s returning home to the KC area to receive the Amelia Earhart Pioneering Achievement Award next month at the Amelia Earhart Festival in Atchison KS!!
We talked to Mandy this morning about this amazing honor and so much more!!
Hailing from Gravois Mills MO, Sam Shewmaker has earned his nickname “The Hillbilly Hammer” in the world of Bare Knuckle Boxing with his relentless, hard hitting style! And while when not fighting, he’s a hard working family man…his star is rising quickly in the BKBC, as is evidenced by that fact that he’s preparing to fly to London England this August to take on Mick Terrill!
We caught up with the soon-to-be GLOBAL HAMMER this morning to find out all about the fight and more!!
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When you want something done correctly, you often call an expert, no matter the situation…which, in the case of Ken Seeley, one the stars of A&E’s reality series, “Intervention”, is very true…having conquered his addiction to meth, preparing to celebrate 33 years sober, and using that experience as a Certified Intervention Professional, Master's Level Case Manager / Interventionist, Registered Addiction Specialist, and Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor. And now he’s back tonight with an all new season, which promises to be the most harrowing yet!!
When you want something done correctly, you often call an expert, no matter the situation…which, in the case of Ken Seeley, one the stars of A&E’s reality series, “Intervention”, is very true…having conquered his addiction to meth, preparing to celebrate 33 years sober, and using that experience as a Certified Intervention Professional, Master's Level Case Manager / Interventionist, Registered Addiction Specialist, and Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor. And now he’s back tonight with an all new season, which promises to be the most harrowing yet!!
Hailing from Gravois Mills MO, Sam Shewmaker has earned his nickname “The Hillbilly Hammer” in the world of Bare Knuckle Boxing with his relentless, hard hitting style! And while when not fighting, he’s a hard working family man…his star is rising quickly in the BKBC, as is evidenced by that fact that he’s preparing to fly to London England this August to take on Mick Terrill!
We caught up with the soon to be GLOBAL HAMMER this morning to find out all about the fight and more!!
We got to know Friend of the Show, Sean “Sticks” Larkin when he became a cable TV sensation on the hugely popular A&E reality series, “Live PD” (as well as on “PD Cam”)…But since those shows ended in 2020, he’s retired from the Tulsa OK Police Dept. Gang Unit after almost 25 years, launched a podcast (”Coptales and Cocktails”)…and now, it’s been announced that he’s returning to TV later this summer as the Reelz Network reboots “Live PD” under the new name “On Patrol Live”
We caught up with Sticks this morning to find out about the new series, and what’s been going on in his life!!
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From 1997 to 2011, the video series “Girls Gone Wild” was a cultural phenomenon…with fans and detractors alike. At the center of it all was founder Joe Francis, courting controversy and making millions in the process! And now documentary film director Katinka Blackford Newman explores the whole sordid tale in the new TNT doc, “Rich & Shameless: Girls Gone Wild Exposed”, airing this Monday night!
From 1997 to 2011, the video series “Girls Gone Wild” was a cultural phenomenon…with fans and detractors alike. At the center of it all was founder Joe Francis, courting controversy and making millions in the process! And now documentary film director Katinka Blackford Newman explores the whole sordid tale in the new TNT doc, “Rich & Shameless: Girls Gone Wild Exposed”, airing this Monday night!
We got to know Friend of the Show, Sean “Sticks” Larkin when he became a cable TV sensation on the hugely popular A&E reality series, “Live PD” (as well as on “PD Cam”)…But since those shows ended in 2020, he’s retired from the Tulsa OK Police Dept. Gang Unit after almost 25 years, launched a podcast (”Coptales and Cocktails”)…and now, it’s been announced that he’s returning to TV later this summer as the Reelz Network reboots “Live PD” under the new name “On Patrol Live”
We caught up with Sticks this morning to find out about the new series, and what’s been going on in his life!!
While it’s true that friend of the show Baron “Happy” Corbin is one of the most hated men in the WWE, having established himself as one of the greatest heels in some time…another fact is that, behind that personality, he’s a guy who loves his hometown of KC…and that’s why he’s stoked to be coming home to take part in one of the great charity events here in town, The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend on June 24th and 25th!!
Will he terrify people into donating? That remains to be seen!!!
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Here’s the story…A Mormon family moves to Mexico to escape religious persecution…that family becomes a cult…that cult becomes a murderous crime family feared throughout the country…all in the name of the Lord. Sounds like a great movie, right? It does…but it’s also a very true story.
It’s the story of the LeBaron family…and journalist Jesse Hyde tells the story in his podcast, Deliver Us From Ervil, available on Apple/Amazon and more!!
We talked to Jesse this morning to find out more!
Here’s the story…A Mormon family moves to Mexico to escape religious persecution…that family becomes a cult…that cult becomes a murderous crime family feared throughout the country…all in the name of the Lord. Sounds like a great movie, right? It does…but it’s also a very true story.
It’s the story of the LeBaron family…and journalist Jesse Hyde tells the story in his podcast, Deliver Us From Ervil, available on Apple/Amazon and more!!
We talked to Jesse this morning to find out more!
While it’s true that friend of the show Baron “Happy” Corbin is one of the most hated men in the WWE, having established himself as one of the greatest heels in some time…another fact is that, behind that personality, he’s a guy who loves his hometown of KC…and that’s why he’s stoked to be coming home to take part in one of the great charity events here in town, The Big Slick Celebrity Weekend on June 24th and 25th!!
Will he terrify people into donating to Children's Mary Hospital? That remains to be seen!!!
While the majority of people simply think of Billy Bob Thornton as an actor, most don’t know that he actually had a music career long before he took up acting.
And that love of music has continued to run through his veins in the form of his band The Boxmasters.
Along with music industry vet JD Andrew, Billy Bob (“Bud” to those who know him) have released an amazing 12 albums since 2008, including their newest, “Help…I’m Alive”
And with them rolling into Knucklehead’s this Friday night, we caught up with Billy Bob and JD this morning!
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Hands down, NO ONE works harder than Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree.
Jackyl’s doin’ shows all over, he’s running his Jesse James America’s Outlaw Whiskey brand, he’s gearing up for Sturgis 2022 at the Full Throttle Saloon and The Pappy Hoel Campground…and SOMEHOW found time to work on a new show for the History Channel, “The Booze, Bets and Sex that Built America” debuting this Sunday night! We talked to Jesse this morning…and as usual…it was a non-stop flurry of pure Dupree!
Hands down, NO ONE works harder than Jackyl frontman Jesse James Dupree.
Jackyl’s doin’ shows all over, he’s running his Jesse James America’s Outlaw Whiskey brand, he’s gearing up for Sturgis 2022 at the Full Throttle Saloon and The Pappy Hoel Campground…and SOMEHOW found time to work on a new show for the History Channel, “The Booze, Bets and Sex that Built America” debuting this Sunday night! We talked to Jesse this morning…and as usual…it was a non-stop flurry of pure Dupree!
While the majority of people simply think of Billy Bob Thornton as an actor, most don’t know that he actually had a music career long before he took up acting.
And that love of music has continued to run through his veins in the form of his band The Boxmasters.
Along with music industry vet JD Andrew, Billy Bob (“Bud” to those who know him) have released an amazing 12 albums since 2008, including their newest, “Help…I’m Alive”
And with them rolling into Knucklehead’s this Friday night, we caught up with Billy Bob and JD this morning!
Y’know…we’ve encountered all kinds of odd sexual proclivities over the years on this show playing The Adult Toy Price is Right…but today, just when we thought we couldn’t be surprised anymore…we met a listener who definitely raised the bar!! It’s a fiery version of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Friend of the Show, Silvia Saige left her life as an x-ray tech here in KC to move to Hollywood and pursue her dream of becoming a stand-up comedian…along the way entering the world of adult film, and launching an OnlyFans page that boasts over 100,000 followers! And now she’s coming back to KC next month to perform live on stage at the Improv! We caught up with her this morning to find out what else is going on in her world!!
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Bassist Rudy Sarzo has been a part of some of the most legendary rock acts ever…from Quiet Riot to Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake, he’s been part of it all! And apart from all of that success, he’s remained one of the most humble rock stars you could ever hope to meet.
And now that he’s back in Quiet Riot, he’s keeping the band’s legacy alive…and they’re coming to The Ameristar Casino on July 29th!!
Bassist Rudy Sarzo has been a part of some of the most legendary rock acts ever…from Quiet Riot to Ozzy Osbourne and Whitesnake, he’s been part of it all! And apart from all of that success, he’s remained one of the most humble rock stars you could ever hope to meet.
And now that he’s back in Quiet Riot, he’s keeping the band’s legacy alive…and they’re coming to The Ameristar Casino on July 29th!!
Friend of the Show, Silvia Saige left her life as an x-ray tech here in KC to move to Hollywood and pursue her dream of becoming a stand-up comedian…along the way entering the world of adult film, and launching an OnlyFans page that boasts over 100,000 followers! And now she’s coming back to KC next month to perform live on stage at the Improv! We caught up with her this morning to find out what else is going on in her world!!
There are few musicians who possess the work ethic that Tech N9ne does. There is a reason he is the most successful independent rapper IN THE WORLD…and it’s because he works harder than everyone else…and has built an empire because of that fact. And he’s coming home to KC on June 11th to blow the roof off of the Midland Theater, shortly after which he’s gonna take a well-deserved vacation.
We chatted with our old friend this morning about finding the real in the madness, his love of amusement parks and what it takes to remain grounded.
It seems like, anymore, everything on the news is nothing but bad…but every once in a while, a light shines on a story with a great ending.
On May 18, little Xavier Rigney bolted out of the apartment where he lives with his mother, Alexis Rigney, and his 4-month-old sister in Lawrence KS, made his way into the fenced-in pool at the complex and jumped into the deep end.
As the terrified boy flailed helplessly underwater, 12-year-old Maddox Westerhaus ran to get his dad.
His dad, Tom Westerhaus, a former lifeguard, rushed over, jumped the locked pool area and plucked the then-unresponsive boy out of the water as fast as he could Then, using the training he'd received 15 years ago as a lifeguard, Tom began performing chest compressions on the boy, saving his life.
We talked to Tom this morning, and he is every bit the humble hero.
Oh sure, it’s a short week…but that doesn’t mean that we won’t still do our civic duty to serve that booty!!
And this week’s edition of the ATPIR is a wonderland of weirdness!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
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Kevin LaRosa is just another in a long line of guests on this show whose sole purpose in life is to make the rest of us look like underachievers. Not only is a pilot who is well trained in flying numerous types of aircraft…he’s also served a pilot/flight coordinator/cinematographer on some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood…from the “Iron Man” and “Transformers” movies, to “The Avengers”, “Godzilla”, and more! And now, what could be his biggest yet…the #1 movie in the country, “Top Gun: Maverick”
We talked to Kevin this morning about why is so much more kick ass than ours!!
Kevin LaRosa is just another in a long line of guests on this show whose sole purpose in life is to make the rest of us look like underachievers. Not only is a pilot who is well trained in flying numerous types of aircraft…he’s also served a pilot/flight coordinator/cinematographer on some of the biggest blockbusters in Hollywood…from the “Iron Man” and “Transformers” movies, to “The Avengers”, “Godzilla”, and more! And now, what could be his biggest yet…the #1 movie in the country, “Top Gun: Maverick”
We talked to Kevin this morning about why is so much more kick ass than ours!!
Oh sure, it’s a short week…but that doesn’t mean that we won’t still do our civic duty to serve that booty!!
And this week’s edition of the ATPIR is a wonderland of weirdness!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
In a world filled with pretty boy bro-country artists, there is one man who stands above the fray. One man whose sole purpose is to feel up Nashville and wipe his d*** on it’s curtains, leaving a stain on Music City that will never wash out!! That man is Wheeler Walker Jr.
And he’s coming to KC to play the Uptown Theater this Friday night!!!
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After 18 seasons, Capt. Sig Hansen has become the elder statesman of the long-running Discovery reality series, “Deadliest Catch”…and with Alaska shutting down crab fishing season…he did what needed to be done…relocating to Norway to make his living fishing for Red King Crab in the shadow of Russian waters.
And with season 18 going strong, we talked to Sig this morning to find out what the future holds!!
After 18 seasons, Capt. Sig Hansen has become the elder statesman of the long-running Discovery reality series, “Deadliest Catch”…and with Alaska shutting down crab fishing season…he did what needed to be done…relocating to Norway to make his living fishing for Red King Crab in the shadow of Russian waters.
And with season 18 going strong, we talked to Sig this morning to find out what the future holds!!
In a world filled with pretty boy bro-country artists, there is one man who stands above the fray. One man whose sole purpose is to feel up Nashville and wipe his d*** on it’s curtains, leaving a stain on Music City that will never wash out!! That man is Wheeler Walker Jr.
And he’s coming to KC to play the Uptown Theater this Friday night!!!
If you ever feel the need to run the full gamut of the human condition, all one really need to do is listen to a round of The Adult Toy Price Is Right! From dudes happily spreading their seed far and wide, to married guys who have gone completely dead inside…to shy, demure ladies who are looking for adventure, to gals who’ve had more d* in them than the urinals at Arrowhead…we get ‘em all!! And we love every one of you glorious motherfkers!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
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Discovery star Josh Gates has become the king of Wednesday nights…With his shows “Expedition Unknown”, “Expedition X” and “Josh Gates Tonight” , he IS Discovery’s prime time Wednesday night anchor. Which is great, because he truly loves what he does, and it shows! And he’s set to launch new seasons of all three shows tonight, so we figured it was time to catch up with Josh and talk about secret Nazi caves, secret treasure and having the job we all want!!!
Discovery star Josh Gates has become the king of Wednesday nights…With his shows “Expedition Unknown”, “Expedition X” and “Josh Gates Tonight” , he IS Discovery’s prime time Wednesday night anchor. Which is great, because he truly loves what he does, and it shows! And he’s set to launch new seasons of all three shows tonight, so we figured it was time to catch up with Josh and talk about secret Nazi caves, secret treasure and having the job we all want!!!
If you ever feel the need to run the full gamut of the human condition, all one really need to do is listen to a round of The Adult Toy Price Is Right! From dudes happily spreading their seed far and wide, to married guys who have gone completely dead inside…to shy, demure ladies who are looking for adventure, to gals who’ve had more d* in them than the urinals at Arrowhead…we get ‘em all!! And we love every one of you glorious motherfkers!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
In the earlier days of the internet, Perez Hilton established himself as Hollywood’s Public Enemy #1, as he single handedly outed celebs, aired their dirty laundry and became the most infamous gossip columnist in the world.
He was TMZ before there was such a thing as TMZ.
And now that the salacious Johnny Depp/ Amber Heard trial is capturing the world’s attention, we couldn’t think of anyone better to talk to about it than Perez!!
One of the most interesting things that’s been going on lately…something that is capturing the freaks of the world’s imagination…is the congressional hearings on the existence of UAPs (Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon), or as most know them, UFOs!! More and more, credible sources, including military pilots and Pentagon officials, are coming forward to report, what officials now claim, up to 400 sightings!!
So, to help us sort through all of this new information, we talked to the host of The Paranormal 60 Podcast, and Friend of the Show, Dave Schrader…is there something out there? Is it foreign technology? Or is it something much, much bigger?
Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian is one of the true godfathers of thrash metal. While Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer represented the West Coast…Anthrax was the band that brought the East Coast attitude to the genre. But, at Scott’s core, he is a true rock n roll fan…and it’s the love of bands like KISS, AC/DC, Thin Lizzy and more that’s reflected in his other band, Motor Sister.
Alongside his wife Pearl Aday, singer/guitarist Jim Wilson (Mother Superior), bassist Joey Vera (Armored Saint) and drummer John Tempesta (White Zombie/The Cult), Motor Sister has just released the big riff rock and roll album of the year, “Get Off”…and we caught up with Scott as Motor Sister gears up to play the Welcome To Rockville festival!!
There are few people who we’ve grown closer to over the years than former “Full House” star, Dave Coulier…who along with the late, great Bob Saget, have been some of our favorite people to get to know over the years. And we haven’t talked to Dave since the passing of our dear friend…which made this morning’s conversation all the more special. It was truly a touching talk/tribute to Bob that I think everyone involved needed to have. And, apart from that, we talked to Dave about why he’s manlier than all of us…and all about the infamous Matt Sorum story!!
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Like Johnny Dare, Brad Rutter used to work at a record store…but whereas Dare went on to be a constant source of disappointment to his parents…Brad went on to become the winningest contestant ever on Jeopardy, raking in over $5.1 million!! And we got the chance to talk to him this morning about all that and season 3 of The Chase!!!
Like Johnny Dare, Brad Rutter used to work at a record store…but whereas Dare went on to be a constant source of disappointment to his parents…Brad went on to become the winningest contestant ever on Jeopardy, raking in over $5.1 million!! And we got the chance to talk to him this morning about all that and season 3 of The Chase!!!
There are few people who we’ve grown closer to over the years than former “Full House” star, Dave Coulier…who along with the late, great Bob Saget, have been some of our favorite people to get to know over the years. And we haven’t talked to Dave since the passing of our dear friend…which made this morning’s conversation all the more special. It was truly a touching talk/tribute to Bob that I think everyone involved needed to have. And, apart from that, we talked to Dave about why he’s manlier than all of us…and all about the infamous Matt Sorum story!!
It’s Hump Day, which means we had to bring you the time honored tradition of not keepin’ you waitin’ for some masturbatin’ with a rousing edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! And today’s contestants brought us everything from happy/sad divorced dudes to some lesbian lovin’…and one warm dildo…
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
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We love a lot of bands here on the morning show...but there are just a handful of bands who we are lucky enough to consider part of our family…and Halestorm is one of those bands.
Since their first Rockfest appearance back when they were still teenagers, through their Grammy win in 2012, up to today with the release of their killer new album, “Back From The Dead”…they just keep getting better, and bigger…but have remained the same amazingly nice folks we met back in the day!!
We caught up with Lzzy Hale on the road this morning to chat about the new album and much more!!
AND… The late great George Carlin was, without question, one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time. A true visionary who tackled subjects the scared many…and views that were so far ahead of their time that they are still relevant today! And now his life and career is explored in the new HBO doc, “George Carlin’s American Dream”…and his daughter Kelly talked to us this morning all about it.
The late great George Carlin was, without question, one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time. A true visionary who tackled subjects the scared many…and views that were so far ahead of their time that they are still relevant today! And now his life and career is explored in the new HBO doc, “George Carlin’s American Dream”…and his daughter Kelly talked to us this morning all about it.
We love a lot of bands here on the morning show...but there are just a handful of bands who we are lucky enough to consider part of our family…and Halestorm is one of those bands.
Since their first Rockfest appearance back when they were still teenagers, through their Grammy win in 2012, up to today with the release of their killer new album, “Back From The Dead”…they just keep getting better, and bigger…but have remained the same amazingly nice folks we met back in the day!!
We caught up with Lzzy Hale on the road this morning to chat about the new album and much more!!
It’s Hump Day, which means we had to bring you the time honored tradition of not keepin’ you waitin’ for some masturbatin’ with a rousing edition of THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! And today’s contestants brought us everything from happy/sad divorced dudes to some lesbian lovin’…and one warm dildo…
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT!! Brought to, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
Let’s face it…feet are, for the most part, pretty gross.
I mean, sure, there are entire OnlyFans accounts for dudes who love feet.
But, by and large…those little piggies need to stay covered the f**k up!
And for you weirdos that enjoy THAT kind of action, look no further than the TLC show, “My Feet Are Killing Me” for some of the most beat up feet you’ll ever see.
We talked to one of the show’s stars, Dr. Sarah Haller this morning, and lord knows…she’s seen things you can’t unsee.
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Nick Wallenda is truly The King of the High Wire! A 7th generation member of the legendary Flying Wallendas, he holds 13 world’s records, walked across the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls and the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua…and that’s just scratching the surface! And now he’s bringing his Zirkus show back to Silver Dollar City!!
Nick Wallenda is truly The King of the High Wire! A 7th generation member of the legendary Flying Wallendas, he holds 13 world’s records, walked across the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls and the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua…and that’s just scratching the surface! And now he’s bringing his Zirkus show back to Silver Dollar City from June 11th to July 24th!!
Let’s face it…feet are, for the most part, pretty gross.
I mean, sure, there are entire OnlyFans accounts for dudes who love feet.
But, by and large…those little piggies need to stay covered the f**k up!
And for you weirdos that enjoy THAT kind of action, look no further than the TLC show, “My Feet Are Killing Me” for some of the most beat up feet you’ll ever see.
We talked to one of the show’s stars, Dr. Sarah Haller this morning, and lord knows…she’s seen things you can’t unsee.
One story that captured everyone’s attention last week was that of Darren Harrison…he and a friend were on a flight back from the Bahamas on a Cessna 208 when their pilot suffered a medical emergency, forcing Darren to take control of the plane to try and land it…despite never having flown a plane!
And the man who helped him land safely is air traffic controller and flight instructor, Robert Morgan…whose calm demeanor and experience helped talk Darren down to a safe landing.
We had the chance to talk to Robert this morning who walked us through the whole crazy scene!
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We figured since it was Monday, y’all needed something to spice up the start of your week…and what says “spicy” more than junk pumps and vibrators?!?! NOTHING, I say! Except for maybe listener Bobby, who apparently is getting far too much anal.
Poor fella. insert eye roll emoji
And the ladies? Boy, they were a whole other thing!
So that’s why we had a special Mashin’ Monday edition of ye olde Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
We figured since it was Monday, y’all needed something to spice up the start of your week…and what says “spicy” more than junk pumps and vibrators?!?! NOTHING, I say! Except for maybe listener Bobby, who apparently is getting far too much anal.
Poor fella. insert eye roll emoji
And the ladies? Boy, they were a whole other thing!
So that’s why we had a special Mashin’ Monday edition of ye olde Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
Brought to you, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
One story that captured everyone’s attention last week was that of Darren Harrison…he and a friend were on a flight back from the Bahamas on a Cessna 208 when their pilot suffered a medical emergency, forcing Darren to take control of the plane to try and land it…despite never having flown a plane!
And the man who helped him land safely is air traffic controller and flight instructor, Robert Morgan…whose calm demeanor and experience helped talk Darren down to a safe landing.
We had the chance to talk to Robert this morning who walked us through the whole crazy scene!
Things are changing in the world of NASCAR.
A new era is being ushered in…young new drivers, the new Next Gen cars, and much more shaking up the status quo…and there’s no one that we know that can help us sort all of that out better than our friend, Clint Bowyer! He’s seen it all from the driver’s to the announcer’s booth and knows the sport inside and out. And now that he’s back in KC for the AdventHealth 400 at the Kansas Speedway this weekend, we caught up with Clint to find out what to expect this Sunday and the rest of the season on the wat to the Cup!!
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To say Ali Larter has had a varied career in entertainment would be an understatement.
Starting as a model in her teens, she moved on to acting, making a name for herself in the movie Varsity Blues…showing her comedy chops in movies like Legally Blonde and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back…but then proving she has the good to be an action star in the Resident Evil movies…and as a scream queen in the Final Destination films.
And now she’s back in theaters and On Demand alongside Ron Pearlman in the new film, The Last Victim.
To say Ali Larter has had a varied career in entertainment would be an understatement.
Starting as a model in her teens, she moved on to acting, making a name for herself in the movie Varsity Blues…showing her comedy chops in movies like Legally Blonde and Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back…but then proving she has the good to be an action star in the Resident Evil movies…and as a scream queen in the Final Destination films.
And now she’s back in theaters and On Demand alongside Ron Pearlman in the new film, The Last Victim, and we got the chance to talk to her about that new film, and her life outside of Hollywood!
Things are changing in the world of NASCAR.
A new era is being ushered in…young new drivers, the new Next Gen cars, and much more shaking up the status quo…and there’s no one that we know that can help us sort all of that out better than our friend, Clint Bowyer! He’s seen it all from the driver’s to the announcer’s booth and knows the sport inside and out. And now that he’s back in KC for the AdventHealth 400 at the Kansas Speedway this weekend, we caught up with Clint to find out what to expect this Sunday and the rest of the season on the way to the Cup!!
There are few reality shows that are as hard to watch, for all the right reasons, than the USA Network show, Temptation Island! Why? Because you KNOW what’s gonna happen! You KNOW someone’s relationship is going to go down in flames because they can’t keep it on their pants! You KNOW that some gal is gonna get liquored up and make bad decisions!! And we keep on watching because WE LOVE A GOOD TRAIN WRECK!!! And with the final two episodes of the season coming up, it was time to talk to host Mark L Walberg about what makes this show keep rolling!
We here locally recall the story of Toby Dorr, the woman who helped convicted murderer John Maynard escape from Lansing in a dog crate…which is why the recent story of Vicky White, helping convicted murderer Casey White escape form an Alabama prison late last week was of great interest to us! First, we talked to a listener who knew John Maynard…but then we had the chance to talk to former FBI special agent Chris Swecker about this most recent case, and he gave us a lot of amazing insight into what is one of the biggest manhunts in the country right now!!
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You may not immediately know the name Will Patton…but you know many of the movies he’s been in.
Armageddon, Halloween, Halloween Kills, Remember The Titans, Gone In 60 Seconds…not to mention his work on the hugely popular series, Yellowstone. And now he’s one of the stars of the most bizarre shows on TV right now, the Amazon Prime series, Outer Range…and we got real deep talking with him this all about it this morning!!!
You may not immediately know the name Will Patton…but you know many of the movies he’s been in.
Armageddon, Halloween, Halloween Kills, Remember The Titans, Gone In 60 Seconds…not to mention his work on the hugely popular series, Yellowstone. And now he’s one of the stars of the most bizarre shows on TV right now, the Amazon Prime series, Outer Range…and we got real deep talking with him this all about it this morning!!!
We here locally recall the story of Toby Dorr, the woman who helped convicted murderer John Maynard escape from Lansing in a dog crate…which is why the recent story of Vicky White, helping convicted murderer Casey White escape form an Alabama prison late last week was of great interest to us! First, we talked to a listener who knew John Maynard…but then we had the chance to talk to former FBI special agent Chris Swecker about this most recent case, and he gave us a lot of amazing insight into what is one of the biggest manhunts in the country right now!!
Longtime Friend of the Show and Kansas City native Anthony Burnside is a security expert/risk assessment specialist/professional bodyguard who has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, at some of the biggest events you can think of.
And it’s this particular skill set that makes him the perfect person to talk to about the recent onstage attack of Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl.
We caught up with Anthony this morning to get his take on the incident, and what needs to be done to prevent things like this happening in the future!
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John Waters, aka “The Pope of Trash,” has written and directed some of the most beloved cult classic movies of all time….”Polyester”, “Female Trouble”, “Hairspray”, “Cry Baby”, and the movie that is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, “Pink Flamingos”!!
We had the opportunity to talk to this legendary cult film icon this morning, and he’s the best kind of weirdo you can imagine!
John Waters, aka “The Pope of Trash,” has written and directed some of the most beloved cult classic movies of all time….”Polyester”, “Female Trouble”, “Hairspray”, “Cry Baby”, and the movie that is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, “Pink Flamingos”!!
We had the opportunity to talk to this legendary cult film icon this morning, and he’s the best kind of weirdo you can imagine!
Longtime Friend of the Show and Kansas City native Anthony Burnside is a security expert/risk assessment specialist/professional bodyguard who has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment, at some of the biggest events you can think of.
And it’s this particular skill set that makes him the perfect person to talk to about the recent onstage attack of Dave Chappelle at the Hollywood Bowl.
We caught up with Anthony this morning to get his take on the incident, and what needs to be done to prevent things like this happening in the future!
Some days everything just falls into place in the most beautiful way…as was the case with the ol’ Adult Toy Price Is Right this morning…because we not only had one of the weirdest men’s items ever, we also had the most aptly name ladies item OF ALL TIME!!!
Listen and find out for yourself! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Anyone who listens to the Morning Show knows that we are fans of Wheeler Walker Jr...as he is the rash on Nashville's ass, draggin' his dirty balls across Music City's chin!! And now that his new album "Sex, Drugs & Country Music" is out, he's ruffling feathers and raisin' hell...rolling into The Uptown Theater on June 3rd!!
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ATTENTION PEOPLE WHO LOVE DR.PIMPLE POPPER!! What if I were to tell you there was a show like that...but instead of pimples...it's people stank ass feet? WELL, FRIEND...The TLC show "My Feet Are Killing Me" is just what you're looking for...and we talked to one of it's stars, Dr. Brad Schaeffer this morning to find out why in the exact f**k people like this stuff!!
Every once in a while, we all need to hear a great story, which leads us to do something amazing for someone…and this is one of those instances… Cranston RI resident Victor Butler is one of a handful of men known as The Tuskeegee Airmen still alive.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily black military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in WW2.
Men who fought for a country that, sadly, didn’t know much about them at the time, and had to fight for recognition at every turn because of racism.
And as Victor approaches his 100th birthday on May 21st, all this man wants is birthday cards from people all over the country. So, takes some time today and make a true American hero’s day. Send your cards to:
Victor W. Butler c/o Gary Butler.
P.O. Box 3523, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910.
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John Michael Higgins is one of our favorite comedic actors.
He’s turned in scene stealing performances in movies like, “Best In Show”, “Walk Hard” and “A Mighty Wind”…he’s garnered rave reviews for his work in the Peacock Network reboot of “Saved By The Bell”…and these days, he’s hosting the Game Show Network’s “America Says”….and we caught up with him this morning to see what else is goin’ on it his world!!
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For 18 seasons, “Deadliest Catch” has been one of the most popular reality series’ on television…and this season has been particularly interesting since Alaska shut down the King Crab season and everyone is scrambling for what to do to save their livelihoods. And over the years, one of the favorite subjects of the show is the captain of the Summer Bay, “Wild” Bill Wichrowski…and we caught up with this morning to find out what the future holds for him, the industry and the show…oh and in his 2nd love, NASCAR!
For 18 seasons, “Deadliest Catch” has been one of the most popular reality series’ on television…and this season has been particularly interesting since Alaska shut down the King Crab season and everyone is scrambling for what to do to save their livelihoods. And over the years, one of the favorite subjects of the show is the captain of the Summer Bay, “Wild” Bill Wichrowski…and we caught up with this morning to find out what the future holds for him, the industry and the show…oh and in his 2nd love, NASCAR!
John Michael Higgins is one of our favorite comedic actors.
He’s turned in scene stealing performances in movies like, “Best In Show”, “Walk Hard” and “A Mighty Wind”…he’s garnered rave reviews for his work in the Peacock Network reboot of “Saved By The Bell”…and these days, he’s hosting the Game Show Network’s “America Says”, now in it's 5th season...and we caught up with him this morning to see what else is goin’ on it his world!
Every once in a while, we all need to hear a great story, which leads us to do something amazing for someone…and this is one of those instances… Cranston RI resident Victor Butler is one of a handful of men known as The Tuskeegee Airmen still alive.
The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily black military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in WW2. Men who fought for a country that, sadly, didn’t know much about them at the time, and had to fight for recognition at every turn because of racism.
And as Victor approaches his 100th birthday on May 21st, all this man wants is birthday cards from people all over the country. So, takes some time today and make a true American hero’s day. Send your cards to:
Victor W. Butler c/o Gary Butler.
P.O. Box 3523, Cranston, Rhode Island, 02910.
Any day that we get to talk to our friend Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke is a good day! Not only is the band a favorite among us all here on the show, but you would be hard pressed to find a more down to earth and real musician in a business full of people who are full of themselves.
And now we find out that they’re going to be in the are three times before the end of the year! Aug 18th in Wichita KS, Aug 19th in Camdenton MO…and the at the end of September, they roll in for the annual Firewater Festival in Lacygne KS!!
From his childhood and formative years to his love of the real musical outlaws…we covered it all!
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It’s a fact that, at one time, Def Leppard was likely the biggest rock band in the entire world. Albums like “High & Dry”, “Pyromania” and “Hysteria” defined hard rock music in the 80s. And now…FINALLY…The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett is coming to KC July 19th and we were lucky enough to chat with Def Lep guitarist Phil Collen all about that, the band’s upcoming new album “Diamond Star Halos” and more!!
It’s a fact that, at one time, Def Leppard was likely the biggest rock band in the entire world. Albums like “High & Dry”, “Pyromania” and “Hysteria” defined hard rock music in the 80s. And now…FINALLY…The Stadium Tour with Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett is coming to KC July 19th and we were lucky enough to chat with Def Lep guitarist Phil Collen all about that, the band’s upcoming new album “Diamond Star Halos” and more!!
Any day that we get to talk to our friend Charlie Starr from Blackberry Smoke is a good day! Not only is the band a favorite among us all here on the show, but you would be hard pressed to find a more down to earth and real musician in a business full of people who are full of themselves.
And now we find out that they’re going to be in the are three times before the end of the year! Aug 18th in Wichita KS, Aug 19th in Camdenton MO…and the at the end of September, they roll in for the annual Firewater Festival in Lacygne KS!!
There are countless theories as to what motivates serial murderers to do what they do...but there's one kind of killer that has long perplexed experts. The "one and done" killers. People who commit one single murder in their lifetime, and just go about the rest of their lives like nothing ever happened. What is their motivation? A crime of passion? Greed? Or did they satiate some sort of urge inside, and never felt the need to repeat the crime? It's these types of killers who are explored in the new Discovery Plus documentary, Unraveled: Once A Killer.
And we had the chance to talk to host Alexis Linkletter all about it....and then, we went even further into what makes killers do what they do with a phone call from a listener who worked with John Allen Muhammad, one of the infamous DC Snipers.
Actor/Comedian Craig Robinson just might be the busiest man in Hollywood right now.
He has a new series on the Peacock Network. “Killing It”…you can hear him in the new animated film, “The Bad Guys”, commercials for everything from Gain detergent to Pizza Hut…AND he’s out on the road doing stand-up!!
But even with all of that stuff going on in his world, it’s great that he still makes the time to stop by the studio and spend the morning hanging out with us on the Morning Show…and it’s ALWAYS a good time!!
Growing up in one of the roughest areas of Houston TX, Booker T couldn’t have imagined the career he would eventually have as a professional wrestler! A 6 time world champion, and over 35 championships in a career that spanned the WWE, TNA, and being the most decorated wrestler in WCW history!!
We caught up with this wrestling legend this morning to find out all his appearance this Sat and Sun at the annual Planet ComiCon!!
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The world first met actor Ke Huy Quan in such blockbuster films as, “Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies”…and then in 2002, discouraged by the lack of good roles for Asian-American actors, he retired from acting. But now in 2022, he’s making a comeback in the acclaimed new film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
And just talking to the guy, you can’t help but love his enthusiasm!!
The world first met actor Ke Huy Quan in such blockbuster films as, “Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom” and “The Goonies”…and then in 2002, discouraged by the lack of good roles for Asian-American actors, he retired from acting. But now in 2022, he’s making a comeback in the acclaimed new film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
And just talking to the guy, you can’t help but love his enthusiasm!!
Growing up in one of the roughest areas of Houston TX, Booker T couldn’t have imagined the career he would eventually have as a professional wrestler! A 6 time world champion, and over 35 championships in a career that spanned the WWE, TNA, and being the most decorated wrestler in WCW history!!
We caught up with this wrestling legend this morning to find out all his appearance this Sat and Sun at the annual Planet ComiCon!!
It’s 4/20…which means it time to get high as balls. It’s also Wednesday…which means it’s time to give away something WITH balls!! And today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right does not disappoint!! Any day you can reference Kansas (the band), Prince and Kiss while providing some rubber lovin’ for the fine folks of KC is a good day!!!
It’s The Adult Toy Price Is Right!! Brought to, as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
The band Anthrax are true metal legends.
As one of the “Big Four” (along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer) they inspired legions of bands. And with that sort of status, it would be easy to lose touch with your roots and the people who made you who you are.
BUT, in the case of Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna, nothing could be further from the truth…because you would be hard pressed to find a nicer, kinder and friendlier person in the music industry or in life.
Period. End of story.
He wears his legend well. And now that Anthrax is heading out on their 40th Anniversary Tour, we caught up with Joey this morning to find out about the tour and more!!
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At 91 years of age, Hollywood legend William Shatner is smarter, sharper and more on the money than people more than half his age. And it’s his thirst for discovery that makes him the perfect host for the History Channel show, “The UnXplained”, which is now in it’s 3rd season!! We talked to Mr. Shatner this morning, and he proved once again, that he is always 3 steps ahead of all of us!
At 91 years of age, Hollywood legend William Shatner is smarter, sharper and more on the money than people more than half his age. And it’s his thirst for discovery that makes him the perfect host for the History Channel show, “The UnXplained”, which is now in it’s 3rd season!! We talked to Mr. Shatner this morning, and he proved once again, that he is always 3 steps ahead of all of us!
The band Anthrax are true metal legends.
As one of the “Big Four” (along with Metallica, Megadeth and Slayer) they inspired legions of bands. And with that sort of status, it would be easy to lose touch with your roots and the people who made you who you are.
BUT, in the case of Anthrax frontman Joey Belladonna, nothing could be further from the truth…because you would be hard pressed to find a nicer, kinder and friendlier person in the music industry or in life.
Period. End of story.
He wears his legend well. And now that Anthrax is heading out on their 40th Anniversary Tour, we caught up with Joey this morning to find out about the tour and more!!
While the world truly came to know Jon Stewart as the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”, going on to his Apple TV show, “The Problem With Jon Stewart”, there are a lot of people that aren’t aware of the fact that he has become a tireless, outspoken advocate for 9/11 first responders and veterans…taking Congress and Senate to task for not keeping the promises made to the people who continually put their lives on the line for all of us. And now he’s coming to KC for a rally at the VFW World Headquarters to help get the word out about the Pact Act, helping vets who have been exposed to toxins from burn pits, and are now getting sick, the assistance they so desperately need.
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It was like something out of a movie, except it was very real…in 2005 a team of men rented property next door to Brazil’s Central Bank, set up a fake landscaping company, and set about digging a 200 foot tunnel into the bank’s vault, and eventually made off with $70 million and 3.5 tons of notes, in what seemed like the perfect crime…and it almost was…and this story is told in the new Netflix docu-series, “The Great Robbery of Brazil’s Central Bank”…and we talked to director Rodrigo Astiz all about it this morning!
It was like something out of a movie, except it was very real…in 2005 a team of men rented property next door to Brazil’s Central Bank, set up a fake landscaping company, and set about digging a 200 ft tunnel into the bank’s vault and eventually made off with $70 million and 3.5 tons of notes, in what seemed like the perfect crime…and it almost was…and this story is told in the new Netflix docu-series, “The Great Robbery of Brazil’s Central Bank”…and we talked to director Rodrigo Astiz all about it this morning!
While the world truly came to know Jon Stewart as the host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”, going on to his Apple TV show, “The Problem With Jon Stewart”, there are a lot of people that aren’t aware of the fact that he has become a tireless, outspoken advocate for 9/11 first responders and veterans…taking Congress and Senate to task for not keeping the promises made to the people who continually put their lives on the line for all of us. And now he’s coming to KC for a rally at the VFW World Headquarters to help get the word out about the Pact Act, helping vets who have been exposed to toxins from burn pits, and are now getting sick, the assistance they so desperately need.
Every year on the Good Friday before Easter, the people of Kansas City celebrate that most holy of competitions, the annual Johnny Dare Morning Show Easter Keg Hunt!!
And this year was no different as HUNDREDS of teams from all over the city hit the streets in search of the Keg, with a prize pack including Megadeth pit tickets, swag from Budweiser and Jesse James’ America’s Outlaw Whiskey, a $1000 Only Doll named Bunny from onlydolls.com AND a $500 gift card from Harry’s Wine Beer and Liquor!! And this years GRAND CHAMPEEEEEEENS were Team Old Rusty Dicks from Lee’s Summit!!! Congrats, fellas!! And to the rest of you, better luck next year!!
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For 17 seasons Adam Savaged challenged science, physics, fact and myth on the show Mythbusters…basically making a living being a big kid and doing crazy shit we all wish we could do…like blowing up cement trucks, cutting trees in half with gatling guns, and all matter of fire and explosions!! And now he’s coming to KC for Planet ComiCon and we couldn’t be more stoked!!
For 17 seasons Adam Savaged challenged science, physics, fact and myth on the show Mythbusters…basically making a living being a big kid and doing crazy shit we all wish we could do…like blowing up cement trucks, cutting trees in half with gatling guns, and all matter of fire and explosions!! And now he’s coming to KC for Planet ComiCon and we couldn’t be more stoked!!
Every year on the Good Friday before Easter, the people of Kansas City celebrate that most holy of competitions, the annual Johnny Dare Morning Show Easter Keg Hunt!!
And this year was no different as HUNDREDS of teams from all over the city hit the streets in search of the Keg, with a prize pack including Megadeth pit tickets, swag from Budweiser and Jesse James’ America’s Outlaw Whiskey, a $1000 Only Doll named Bunny from onlydolls.com AND a $500 gift card from Harry’s Wine Beer and Liquor!! And this years GRAND CHAMPEEEEEEENS were Team Old Rusty Dicks from Lee’s Summit!!! Congrats, fellas!! And to the rest of you, better luck next year!!
Rob Riggle just might be the busiest man in Hollywood right now! Not only is Holey Moley coming back for a 4th season on May 3rd…he and Joe Tessitore are teaming up for the American Rescue Dog Show on May 25th….AND the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital is gearing up to return in-person June 24th and 25th!!!
But, thankfully, our friend found the time to give us a call this morning to give us all of the details!!
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Wil Wheaton is a man of many career phases…firstly as a child star in the movie classic, “Stand By Me”…then as a teen as the very divisive Wesley Krusher on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”…stepping away from acting for a time to work in the tech sector…and coming back as a sort of King of the Nerds, through his work on “Big Bang Theory”, and his appearances at Cons all over the country!
And now he opens up about his life, warts and all in his new book, “Still Just A Geek”…and we got the chance to talk to Wil this morning, and it was an amazingly open chat!
Wil Wheaton is a man of many career phases…firstly as a child star in the movie classic, “Stand By Me”…then as a teen as the very divisive Wesley Krusher on “Star Trek: The Next Generation”…stepping away from acting for a time to work in the tech sector…and coming back as a sort of King of the Nerds, through his work on “Big Bang Theory”, and his appearances at Cons all over the country!
And now he opens up about his life, warts and all in his new book, “Still Just A Geek”…and we got the chance to talk to Wil this morning, and it was an amazingly open chat!
Rob Riggle just might be the busiest man in Hollywood right now! Not only is Holey Moley coming back for a 4th season on May 3rd…he and Joe Tessitore are teaming up for the American Rescue Dog Show on May 25th….AND the annual Big Slick Celebrity Weekend to benefit Children’s Mercy Hospital is gearing up to return in-person June 24th and 25th!!!
But, thankfully, our friend found the time to give us a call this morning to give us all of the details!!
It would be one thing to say that Kathleen Madigan is one of the best female comedians on the road today, which would be a true statement.
But the fact of the matter is that Kathleen is one of the best comedians, male or female, performing today. Period.
And with her rolling into the Midland next week on her “Do You Have Any Ranch?” tour, she’s set to prove to Kansas City exactly what we’re talking about!!
We talked to Kathleen today, and it was instantly the best part of our morning!!
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Any day we get to talk to astronaut on the show is a good day. Why? Because they are WAY more badass than any of us could ever hope to be!! Case in point: Scott Kelly! 520 days in space over 4 space flights, with 3 space walks and spending over a YEAR on the International Space Station!! And now Scott has taken many of the lessons he learned over his career and applied them to life on earth in his new book, “Ready For Launch”
Any day we get to talk to astronaut on the show is a good day. Why? Because they are WAY more badass than any of us could ever hope to be!! Case in point: Scott Kelly! 520 days in space over 4 space flights, with 3 space walks and spending over a YEAR on the International Space Station!! And now Scott has taken many of the lessons he learned over his career and applied them to life on earth in his new book, “Ready For Launch”
It would be one thing to say that Kathleen Madigan is one of the best female comedians on the road today, which would be a true statement.
But the fact of the matter is that Kathleen is one of the best comedians, male or female, performing today. Period.
And with her rolling into the Midland next week on her “Do You Have Any Ranch?” tour, she’s set to prove to Kansas City exactly what we’re talking about!!
We talked to Kathleen today, and it was instantly the best part of our morning!!
NASCAR is a sport that was born out of rednecks, moonshiners and bootleggers…and while he was still driving, no one typified that spirit as much as longtime Friend of the Show, Clint Bowyer. The man has fun…all the damn time.
Which is why it’s no huge surprise that he’s being inducted into the Talladega Walk of Fame…because no one brought the party to Talladega more than Clint!!
We talk to Clint this morning to talk racin’, partying and how he “can’t tell all the stories unless I REALLY wanna be done!!”
Every year for our annual Easter Keg Hunt, we work furiously to put together an amazing prize package for the eventual winner!! But this year, the stakes have truly changed now that our friend Rob Hodges, the man behind the world’s #1 sex doll marketplace, onlydolls.com, has decided to provide us with BUNNY, your very own Easter Only Doll!! We talked to Rob this morning to get all of the details!!
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In 2011, Arizona resident Michelle Myers went to sleep with a severe migraine…when she woke up, she found that she was speaking with a thick British accent, despite the fact that she was NOT British, nor had she ever left the United States. She was diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome…and is one of a small group of people around the world with the affliction….with the most recent case being reported in Australia. We talked to Michelle this morning AND talked to a listener named Heath who had a similar situation!
In 2011, Arizona resident Michelle Myers went to sleep with a severe migraine…when she woke up, she found that she was speaking with a thick British accent, despite the fact that she was NOT British, nor had she ever left the United States. She was diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome…and is one of a small group of people around the world with the affliction….with the most recent case being reported in Australia. We talked to Michelle this morning AND talked to a listener named Heath who had a similar situation!
Every year for our annual Easter Keg Hunt, we work furiously to put together an amazing prize package for the eventual winner!! But this year, the stakes have truly changed now that our friend Rob Hodges, the man behind the world’s #1 sex doll marketplace, onlydolls.com, has decided to provide us with BUNNY, your very own Easter Only Doll!! We talked to Rob this morning to get all of the details!!
The Discovery series "Deadliest Catch" is getting ready to launch it's 18th season, but the future of the show, as well as the future of all of the captains, boats and crews, is in question as Alaska has shut the red crab fishing season down...leaving all involved wondering what they are going to do. And one of those feeling the pressure is Capt. Josh Harris of the Cornelia Marie who, while he was on the show this morning to promote the season debut, shined a light on the whole situation in the way only a man whose livelihood is in question, can.
One of the great things about doing this show is that you never know what the hell kind of day it's going to be...and this was one of those days.
We went from playing the Adult Toy Price is Right...where, let's face it, we had three of the kookiest female contestants EVER...to talking to, arguably, the sweetest man in Hollywood, Henry Winkler in a moment that will make you cry...that's why we do what we do! Listen and enjoy!!
We first met actor Topher Grace back when he was just making a name for himself on the long running FOX series “That 70’s Show”…but he went on to star in such movies as diverse as “Traffic”, “Spiderman 3” and “BlackKklansman”…but now he’s back to his roots on television as the star of the ABC series, “Home Economics”…and we caught up with this morning to talk about playing bad guys, family and much more!!
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Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale is not only a Grammy winning rock star with movie star looks and a voice that can blow the doors off of any concert venue…but she’s also one of the kindest and real human beings on the planet…and she’s made a connection with her audience unlike any other rock star today.
And now with a new album, “Back From The Dead” coming out in May, the band as gearing up to hit the road alongside The Pretty Reckless and lay waste to concert stages all summer long! We talked to Lzzy this morning, and as always, she was just flat out wonderful to talk to.
TODAY WE ARE ALL THAT IS NERD!!! Why, you ask? Because we got the chance to talk to Mimi Meredith from the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson KS…and, because we love all things astronaut/space…AND because they’re bringing Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 capsule to Planet ComiCon in a couple of weeks…it’s was time to nerd the f**k out!! And, we might just love Mimi more than a little because she was even more excited about it than we are!!!
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Imagine this pitch to television producers: “We have an idea for a show…it’s like Honey Boo Boo, except with pigs!!” AND SOMEONE THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT IDEA!! Well folks, this is what we’ve become as a television viewing audience, because the show “Pig Royalty” exists.
And today we talked to one of the stars, Michelle Balero, aka Barn Bitch #1 all about pigs, pig shows and the eventual tasty treats those pigs become!!
Imagine this pitch to television producers: “We have an idea for a show…it’s like Honey Boo Boo, except with pigs!!” AND SOMEONE THOUGHT THIS WAS A GREAT IDEA!! Well folks, this is what we’ve become as a television viewing audience, because the show “Pig Royalty” exists.
And today we talked to one of the stars, Michelle Balero, aka Barn Bitch #1 all about pigs, pig shows and the eventual tasty treats those pigs become!!
TODAY WE ARE ALL THAT IS NERD!!! Why, you ask? Because we got the chance to talk to Mimi Meredith from the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson KS…and, because we love all things astronaut/space…AND because they’re bringing Gus Grissom’s Liberty Bell 7 capsule to Planet ComiCon in a couple of weeks…it’s was time to nerd the f**k out!! And, we might just love Mimi more than a little because she was even more excited about it than we are!!
Everyone, at some point, has had one of those neighbors. You know the one...and if you don’t, YOU may be the one! But now, we can vicariously live through the ridiculous goings on in OTHER people’s neighborhoods on the A&E show, “Neighborhood Wars”!! Producer Pat Twist stopped by the show to tell us all about the new season!!
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Former Twisted Sister frontman and Friend of the Show, Dee Snider is a damn machine. Since his “retirement”, he’s put out two amazing solo albums, worked on numerous other projects from musicals to film, and now is featured on two tracks on the new album honoring the music of the late great guitarist of Mountain, “Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West”…and not only that, but he’s helping the people of Ukraine and Russia as only Dee can!! How’s that retirement workin’ out for ya? We talked to Dee all about it this morning!
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This is a story of piracy and greed…
To those who knew him, Gary Betzner was just wild guy who worked as a crop duster in Arkansas…what they DIDN’T know is that he was living a double life as a drug smuggler…that was until he was busted…and as part of a plea deal…ended up running guns for the CIA…and now the whole sordid tale is told in the HBO docu-series, “The Invisible Pilot”. We talked to producer/director Ari Mark to find out more!
This is a story of piracy and greed…
To those who knew him, Gary Betzner was just wild guy who worked as a crop duster in Arkansas…what they DIDN’T know is that he was living a double life as a drug smuggler…that was until he was busted…and as part of a plea deal…ended up running guns for the CIA…and now the whole sordid tale is told in the HBO docu-series, “The Invisible Pilot”. We talked to producer/director Ari Mark to find out more!
Former Twisted Sister frontman and Friend of the Show, Dee Snider is a damn machine. Since his “retirement”, he’s put out two amazing solo albums, worked on numerous other projects from musicals to film, and now is featured on two tracks on the new album honoring the music of the late great guitarist of Mountain, “Legacy: A Tribute To Leslie West”…and not only that, but he’s helping the people of Ukraine and Russia as only Dee can!! How’s that retirement workin’ out for ya? We talked to Dee all about it this morning!
Everyone, at some point, has had one of those neighbors. You know the one...and if you don’t, YOU may be the one! But now, we can vicariously live through the ridiculous goings on in OTHER people’s neighborhoods on the A&E show, “Neighborhood Wars”!! Producer Pat Twist stopped by the show to tell us all about the new season!!
Man, we managed to sully everything from Peppa Pig to Sesame Street this morning…while talking to everyone from a swingin’ firefighter to a poor young lady who has been without some battery operated love for WAY too long!! WE’RE DOIN’ THE LORD’S WORK!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
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Gianni Russo has lived a life that might kill a mortal man. From running numbers for mob boss Frank Costello, to bangin’ Marilyn Monroe, shooting a drug lord in the head, acting in The Godfather, hanging with everyone from Brando, JFK and Sinatra…and that’s just scratching the surface. It’s been a bit since we talked to him, so we figured since The Godfather is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, it was time to catch up!!
Gianni Russo has lived a life that might kill a mortal man. From running numbers for mob boss Frank Costello, to bangin’ Marilyn Monroe, shooting a drug lord in the head, acting in The Godfather, hanging with everyone from Brando, JFK and Sinatra…and that’s just scratching the surface. It’s been a bit since we talked to him, so we figured since The Godfather is celebrating its 50th Anniversary, it was time to catch up!!
Man, we managed to sully everything from Peppa Pig to Sesame Street this morning…while talking to everyone from a swingin’ firefighter to a poor young lady who has been without some battery operated love for WAY too long!! WE’RE DOIN’ THE LORD’S WORK!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
It’s always a good day when we get to talk tour our friend Lajon Witherspoon, from the Grammy-nominated band SEVENDUST…not only because he’s phenomenal singer/frontman…but also because, if you follow him on social media you know, that he’s an amazingly good human being. A devoted father and husband who is thankful for all of the success he has achieved.
And now that the band has rolled into KC tonight, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album “Animosity” by playing it in its entirety LIVE at the Truman, it was time to get Lajon on the phone to see what’s goin’ on in his world!!
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Back in the 80s, one of the biggest shows on television was, “The Facts of Life”…and a large part of that was due to legions of teenage boys who had crushes on actress Lisa Whelchel, who played the snobby rich girl Blair Warner! And now, she’s hosting the 3rd season of her MeTV show, “Collector’s Call”, exploring the world of rabid collectors of everything under the sun…and, those folks out-nerd us nerds like nobody’s business!!!
Back in the 80s, one of the biggest shows on television was, “The Facts of Life”…and a large part of that was due to legions of teenage boys who had crushes on actress Lisa Whelchel, who played the snobby rich girl Blair Warner! And now, she’s hosting the 3rd season of her MeTV show, “Collector’s Call”, exploring the world of rabid collectors of everything under the sun…and, those folks out-nerd us nerds like nobody’s business!!!
It’s always a good day when we get to talk tour our friend Lajon Witherspoon, from the Grammy-nominated band SEVENDUST…not only because he’s phenomenal singer/frontman…but also because, if you follow him on social media you know, that he’s an amazingly good human being. A devoted father and husband who is thankful for all of the success he has achieved.
And now that the band has rolled into KC tonight, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album “Animosity” by playing it in its entirety LIVE at the Truman, it was time to get Lajon on the phone to see what’s goin’ on in his world!!
We’ve been big fans of comedian Frank Calideno since his days on FOX’s “MadTV”…and he’s one of the best impressionists in the business! From his legendary take on John Madden, to Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, and tons of sports personalities!! And now he’s headin’ back out on the road for some dates, one of which is nearby at the Prairie Band Casino on April 7th!! We caught up with him this morning and, as always, it was hard to keep up!! Get your tickets here!: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/frank-caliendo-prairie-band-casino-and-resort-tickets/11642165
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Dr. Mireya Mayor is an anthropologist, primatologist and wildlife correspondent who has worked with the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall and discovered a new species of primate in Madagascar…so it’s safe to say, she knows a thing or two…which is why, unlike the endless parade of goofballs searching for Bigfoot…when she says she believes that there is possibility that ol’ Sasquatch exists, you believe it. Dr. Mayor stopped by to talk about the new season of the Travel Channel series, “Expedition Bigfoot”…and damned if we aren’t a little more inclined to believe!!!
Dr. Mireya Mayor is an anthropologist, primatologist and wildlife correspondent who has worked with the legendary Dr. Jane Goodall and discovered a new species of primate in Madagascar…so it’s safe to say, she knows a thing or two…which is why, unlike the endless parade of goofballs searching for Bigfoot…when she says she believes that there is possibility that ol’ Sasquatch exists, you believe it. Dr. Mayor stopped by to talk about the new season of the Travel Channel series, “Expedition Bigfoot”…and damned if we aren’t a little more inclined to believe!!!
We’ve been big fans of comedian Frank Calideno since his days on FOX’s “MadTV”…and he’s one of the best impressionists in the business! From his legendary take on John Madden, to Morgan Freeman, Robin Williams, and tons of sports personalities!! And now he’s headin’ back out on the road for some dates, one of which is nearby at the Prairie Band Casino on April 7th!! We caught up with him this morning and, as always, it was hard to keep up!! Get your tickets here!: https://www.ticketweb.com/event/frank-caliendo-prairie-band-casino-and-resort-tickets/11642165
Ya know...most days when shit gets weird on the Adult Toy Price is right, it's because of the aforementioned adult toys....but then some days it gets REAL weird because of the folks PLAYING for the toys...and that is just what happened today!!
Let's just say that one of the ladies likes her guy to dress like a girl, and he likes chicks with dicks and enjoys wearing fake boobs, and...well, you'll just have to find out the rest....
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Overland Park KS-based music educator Keri Wing isn't your typical music teacher. Why? Because, while she has a Master's Degree in education...she's also one of the best damn pinball players IN THE WORLD!!!! And she's headin' down to Dallas this weekend to compete in three different tournaments at the Texas Pinball Festival!! https://texaspinball.com/tpf/
Overland Park KS-based music educator Keri Wing isn't your typical music teacher. Why? Because, while she has a Master's Degree in education...she's also one of the best damn pinball players IN THE WORLD!!!! And she's headin' down to Dallas this weekend to compete in three different tournaments at the Texas Pinball Festival!!
https://texaspinball.com/tpf/
Ya know...most days when shit gets weird on the Adult Toy Price is right, it's because of the aforementioned adult toys....but then some days it gets REAL weird because of the folks PLAYING for the toys...and that is just what happened today!!
Let's just say that one of the ladies likes her guy to dress like a girl, and he likes chicks with dicks and enjoys wearing fake boobs, and...well, you'll just have to find out the rest....
Ugly Kid Joe frontman has lived a charmed life where rock stars are concerned. He managed to keep his money, he didn't become another drug addicted statistic...he became close friends with Lemmy, filled in for Ozzy at Black Sabbath rehearsals, sang with a symphony orchestra...and has devoted his life to traveling the world, exploring new places, meeting new people and generally live a life most of us just dream of! And to top it all off, he's a genuinely good human being.
And that's why we always love playin' a game we call "Where In The World Is Whitfield Crane?"...where was he? Listen to fin out!!
It’s been really cool to watch our friend/home town boy Baron “Happy” Corbin’s rise thru the ranks of the WWE to become one of the greatest bad guys in the business!
He is truly the man everyone loves to hate in the WWE…and has become one of the standout stars of Friday Night Smackdown!!
And, he’s looking toward one of the biggest matches of his career against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 38 next month!!
But apart from all of that, every time we talk to him, he’s still just the same metalhead from Lenexa KS he’s always been, and we love that.
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With movies like “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Howard the Duck” and “Back To The Future”, it’s safe to say that our decades long crush on Lea Thompson continues unabated. We love her, dude. And we always love having her on the show. So, now that she’s directed two episodes of the hit Paramount series, “Star Trek:Picard”, it was a perfect excuse to get her on the phone and profess our love. And profess we did!!!
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If you had told us years ago that Jackass star Steve O would live to see his 30s, we likely would not have believed you…let alone him making it to his 40s….and now he’s here at 47, healthy, happy and determined.
And with “Jackass Forever” still kicking ass in the theaters, he’s been taking his “Bucket List” show on the road, rolling into the Uptown Theater tonight!! And he promises it will be a show that will leave you speechless!!!
Apart from all of that…it’s amazing to talk to him and realize that he is in the best place he’s ever been, and will be for a long time!
If you had told us years ago that Jackass star Steve O would live to see his 30s, we likely would not have believed you…let alone him making it to his 40s….and now he’s here at 47, healthy, happy and determined.
And with “Jackass Forever” still kicking ass in the theaters, he’s been taking his “Bucket List” show on the road, rolling into the Uptown Theater tonight!! And he promises it will be a show that will leave you speechless!!!
Apart from all of that…it’s amazing to talk to him and realize that he is in the best place he’s ever been, and will be for a long time!
With movies like “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Howard the Duck” and “Back To The Future”, it’s safe to say that our decades long crush on Lea Thompson continues unabated. We love her, dude. And we always love having her on the show. So, now that she’s directed two episodes of the hit Paramount series, “Star Trek:Picard”, it was a perfect excuse to get her on the phone and profess our love. And profess we did!!!
It’s been really cool to watch our friend/home town boy Baron “Happy” Corbin’s rise thru the ranks of the WWE to become one of the greatest bad guys in the business!
He is truly the man everyone loves to hate in the WWE…and has become one of the standout stars of Friday Night Smackdown!!
And, he’s looking toward one of the biggest matches of his career against Drew McIntyre at Wrestlemania 38 next month!!
But apart from all of that, every time we talk to him, he’s still just the same metalhead from Lenexa KS he’s always been, and we love that.
Former UFC star Kenny Florian holds the distinction of being one of only two MMA fighters to compete in FOUR different weight classes...he retired with a record of 14 wins and 6 losses, making his way into working as a commentator...and it's all of that experience that made him a natural to make to move to his current gig as commentator on the popular Discovery series "Battlebots"...and he stopped by to talk UFC, robots and more!!
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Actor Seann William Scott has made a career out of playing loud, slightly unhinged and horny characters in such movies as "American Pie", "Roadtrip" and "Role Models"...but now he's taking on another kind of role, as a small town pastor in the new FOX series, "Welcome To Flatch"! We talked to Seann and quickly discovered things we all have in common...like the fact that every town has what we all know as, "The Bicycle Guy", and more!!
Actor Seann William Scott has made a career out of playing loud, nutty oversexed characters in such movies as "American Pie", "Roadtrip" and :"Role Models"...but now he's taking on another kind of role, as a small town pastor in the new FOX series, "Welcome To Flatch"! We talked to Seann and quickly discovered things we all have in common...like the fact that every town has what we all know as, "The Bicycle Guy", and more!!
Former UFC star Kenny Florian holds the distinction of being one of only two MMA fighters to compete in FOUR different weight classes...he retired with a record of 14 wins and 6 losses, making his way into working as a commentator...and it's all of that experience that made him a natural to make to move to his current gig as commentator on the popular Discovery series "Battlebots"...and he stopped by to talk UFC, robots and more!!
Dead inside divorced dudes and frisky females are what were on deck for this morning’s edition of the ol’ Adult Toy Price Is Right!! Ya want a bag for your balls? We got you covered!! Need to electro-stimulate those kegels? We’ll buzz buzz that coochie, cuz!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
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Oh sure, Brazilian-born actress Morena Baccarin got an Emmy nomination for her work on “Homeland”…sure she’s garnered rave reviews for her work on such series as, “Firefly” and “Gotham”…but, let’s face it, she was hot as hell as Deadpool’s girlfriend Vanessa in Deadpool 1&2!
And, frankly, that’s all we care about!
But now she’s heating up prime time television on the new NBC series, “The Endgame” and she just might be the best new villain on tv!!
Oh sure, Brazilian-born actress Morena Baccarin got an Emmy nomination for her work on “Homeland”…sure she’s garnered rave reviews for her work on such series as, “Firefly” and “Gotham”…but, let’s face it, she was hot as hell as Deadpool’s girlfriend Vanessa in Deadpool 1&2!
And, frankly, that’s all we care about!
But now she’s heating up prime time television on the new NBC series, “The Endgame” and she just might be the best new villain on tv!!
Dead inside divorced dudes and frisky females are what were on deck for this morning’s edition of the ol’ Adult Toy Price Is Right!! Ya want a bag for your balls? We got you covered!! Need to electro-stimulate those kegels? We’ll buzz buzz that coochie, cuz!! It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
Let’s face it…The reason we here on the station do what we do is because of Rock & Roll…it’s the reason you stay up too late at night….it’s the reason you hate your job…it’s the reason to drink, f*ck and fight…and when we find a new band that flips that switch, we wanna turn EVERYONE we know on to them!! Case in point, LA’s Dirty Honey! Anyone who has seen them live onstage will attest to the fact that these guys are the real fuckin’ deal!!
The played to a packed house at the Uptown Theater last night, and lucky for us, they decided to stop by this morning and hang out all morning!!
And when you hear them play acoustic in-studio…you’ll see what we mean…they are the REAL.FUCKING.DEAL.
It’s no secret that Halloween is Dare’s favorite holiday. Not to mention that his house pretty much looks like Halloween all year around!! And even though the holiday is 7 months away…the true celebration starts in March with the annual Trans World Haunt Show in St. Louis! https://www.haashow.com/
Every year in March, vendors from all over the world gather in St. Louis to show off the latest and greatest in the most horrific Halloween things imaginable!!
And over the years, one of Johnny’s favorites has become the guys from Ghost Ride Productions (https://ghostride.com/ ) who make the most realistic, nightmare inducing props you will ever see.
We talked to our old friend Greg Chaille from Ghost Ride to get the lowdown on this year’s show that’s looking like it will be bigger than ever with the addition of escape games, Christmas stuff and MORE!!!
Film maker Jay Wasley has long felt there are paranormal occurrences that beg to be explained…which is why he was perfect fit when he joined the crew of the wildly popular Travel Channel series “Ghost Adventures” as an AV tech in 2010, eventually joining the crew of investigators! And now the crew is back with an all new season, streaming with new episodes every Thursday, on Discovery Plus!!
It’s another Wankin’ Wednesday edition of The Adult Toy Price is Right, and we learned a few things… First…Many married men are dead inside.
OK, we already knew that. Secondly…Many female contestants do NOT listen to us…ever.
Well, yeah…we knew that too.
BUT, one new thing we learned is that rubber dongs with movable, lifelike skin are just plain creepy!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
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Throughout the 80s and early 90s, there were few rock bands that were bigger the world over than Def Leppard.
Over 100 million albums sold…sold out world tours…multiple hit singles…no one was bigger…and it lead to their eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!! And through it all, facing tragedy, shifting musical tastes and life changing events…every member of the band we’ve met over the years has stayed humble. And, as we found out this morning, drummer Rick Allen is no exception!
Throughout the 80s and early 90s, there were few rock bands that were bigger the world over than Def Leppard.
Over 100 million albums sold…sold out world tours…multiple hit singles…no one was bigger…and it lead to their eventual induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!! And through it all, facing tragedy, shifting musical tastes and life changing events…every member of the band we’ve met over the years has stayed humble. And, as we found out this morning, drummer Rick Allen is no exception!
It’s another Wankin’ Wednesday edition of The Adult Toy Price is Right, and we learned a few things… First…Many married men are dead inside.
OK, .we already knew that. Secondly…Many female contestants do NOT listen to us…ever.
Well, yeah…we knew that too.
BUT, one new thing we learned is that rubber dongs with movable, lifelike skin are just plain creepy!
It’s THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT! Brought to you by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is a true LEGEND of racing.
Starting in the 60s, over 32 seasons, he was one of the most dominant drag racers ever. Four NHRA championships, the first funny car driver to break 250 mph, and along with Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, he brought drag racing into the mainstream with their own Hot Wheels cars!! He retired in 1994…but you don’t just go from burning up the quarter mile to just sittin’ around…which is why, at age 80, The Snake is heading to Baja to take on the Baja Peninsula!!
We talked to the man, the legend this morning…and he’s every bit as bad ass as you could hope!!
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When you grow up with the last name Van Halen, in the shadow of your legendary father, a lot can be expected of you. And, as such , you can flame out, or rise to the occasion. Which, in the case of Wolfgang Van Halen, he has more that risen to the occasion with his debut solo album/band “Mammoth WVH”!!
He performed every instrument on the album, it’s received rave reviews from critics, and even under the watchful eyes of critics and the public, he has walked his own path as his own man, with his own sound and vision. And for us, growing up as Van Halen fans, and as fans of his mother Valerie Bertinelli, we feel like we’ve know him all of his life…but today was the first time we met him, and we found him to be an amazingly well adjusted guy who knows exactly where he’s going!
When you grow up with the last name Van Halen, in the shadow of your legendary father, a lot can be expected of you. And, as such , you can flame out, or rise to the occasion. Which, in the case of Wolfgang Van Halen, he has more that risen to the occasion with his debut solo album/band “Mammoth WVH”!!
He performed every instrument on the album, it’s received rave reviews from critics, and even under the watchful eyes of critics and the public, he has walked his own path as his own man, with his own sound and vision. And for us, growing up as Van Halen fans, and as fans of his mother Valerie Bertinelli, we feel like we’ve know him all of his life…but today was the first time we met him, and we found him to be an amazingly well adjusted guy who knows exactly where he’s going!
Don “The Snake” Prudhomme is a true LEGEND of racing.
Starting in the 60s, over 32 seasons, he was one of the most dominant drag racers ever. Four NHRA championships, the first funny car driver to break 250 mph, and along with Tom “The Mongoose” McEwen, he brought drag racing into the mainstream with their own Hot Wheels cars!! He retired in 1994…but you don’t just go from burning up the quarter mile to just sittin’ around…which is why, at age 80, The Snake is heading to Baja to take on the Baja 1000!!
We talked to the man, the legend this morning…and he’s every bit as bad ass as you could hope!!
Grain Valley MO native Silvia Saige is a real story of female empowerment. Bored with working as an x-ray tech and living the suburban life, she dropped it all to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand up comedy, eventually making the move to adult film, hosting her own podcast, “Funny Sexy, Raw” AND launching her own OnlyFans page, with over 100.7k followers!! And she’s done it all on her terms. And for her birthday month, she’s offering a free month’s subscription at https://onlyfans.com/silviasaigexxx
We caught with our hometown girl this morning to see what’s up in her world!
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As a 21 year veteran Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi has seen it all…and it’s that particular expertise that makes her the perfect host for the Investigation Discovery true crime series entering it’s 4th season, True Conviction.
Anna-Sigga stopped by the show this morning to talk about the new season and more!!
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When you hear the phrase “UFO sighting”, many times we immediately think of some redneck out in the country being beamed up along with his cows…but recently, the Canadian government released 300 pages of documented UFO sightings spanning 20 years, from everyone from pilots, military, police and citizens of all kinds.
Journalist Daniel Otis recently covered this story for Vice World News and called us this morning to discuss these amazing revelations!!
When you hear the phrase “UFO sighting”, many times we immediately think of some redneck out in the country being beamed up along with his cows…but recently, the Canadian government released 300 pages of documented UFO sightings spanning 20 years, from everyone from pilots, military, police and citizens of all kinds.
Journalist Daniel Otis recently covered this story for Vice World News and called us this morning to discuss these amazing revelations!!
As a 21 year veteran Brooklyn homicide prosecutor, Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi has seen it all…and it’s that particular expertise that makes her the perfect host for the Investigation Discovery true crime series entering it’s 4th season, True Conviction.
Anna-Sigga stopped by the show this morning to talk about the new season and more!!
Grain Valley MO native Silvia Saige is a real story of female empowerment. Bored with working as an x-ray tech and living the suburban life, she dropped it all to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in stand up comedy, eventually making the move to adult film, hosting her own podcast, “Funny Sexy, Raw” AND launching her own OnlyFans page, with over 100.7k followers!! And she’s done it all on her terms. And for her birthday month, she’s offering a free month’s subscription at https://onlyfans.com/silviasaigexxx
We caught with our hometown girl this morning to see what’s up in her world!
Oh sure, we’re a Rock & Roll station, but we on the Morning Show have a special place in our hearts for old school country music…NOT that Florida Georgia Line garbage…REAL stuff like Waylon, Willie and….Wheeler!!
Wheeler Walker Jr. has built a career on being the skid mark in Nashville’s britches and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
From his debut album “Redneck Shit”, featuring the classic “Drop ‘Em Out” to his upcoming new album ,”Sex, Drugs & Country Music”, he’s been on a one man crusade to put the the “O” back in Country! And we talked to this morning to find out where he’s been for the last few years!
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Alexandra Hunt is a public health researcher, a girls’ soccer coach, an advocate for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice and holder of two Master’s degrees who is running for Congress in Pennsylvania…and she’s making headlines for her honest admission that she worked as a stripper during college…embracing it by selling “Elect Hoes” shirts on her website!!
We caught up with her this morning to learn more!
Alexandra Hunt is a public health researcher, a girls’ soccer coach, an advocate for social, racial, economic, and environmental justice and holder of two Master’s degrees who is running for Congress in Pennsylvania…and she’s making headlines for her honest admission that she worked as a stripper during college…embracing it by selling “Elect Hoes” shirts on her website!!
We caught up with her this morning to learn more!
Oh sure, we’re a Rock & Roll station, but we on the Morning Show have a special place in our hearts for old school country music…NOT that Florida Georgia Line garbage…REAL stuff like Waylon, Willie and….Wheeler!!
Wheeler Walker Jr. has built a career on being the skid mark in Nashville’s britches and he wouldn’t have it any other way.
From his debut album “Redneck Shit”, featuring the classic “Drop ‘Em Out” to his upcoming new album ,”Sex, Drugs & Country Music”, he’s been on a one man crusade to put the the “O” back in Country! And we talked to this morning to find out where he’s been for the last few years and more!
Bill Kurtis is the last of a dying breed. A journalist of high integrity, respected, with the voice of authority. While he got his start in broadcasting in the 60s at Topeka’s WIBW, making a name for himself reporting the devastating 1966 tornado that killed 17 people…you know his voice as the narrator in the comedy classic “Anchorman”…and as the voice of the long running A&E reality series that he stopped by the show to talk about, “Cold Case Files”. And one thing is for sure...when Bill Kurtis talks, you can’t help but listen to every word.
Some folks look for happiness through religion. Some folks find it in money. Some by forging lifelong relationships. We here on the Morning Show find happiness in giving YOU, dear listeners, the gift of rubber dicks and cooters. WE’RE GIVERS, PEOPLE!! LET US MAKE YOU HAPPY!!!
It’s The Adult Toy Price Is Right, brought to you by The Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
For the past four years, Cincinnati brewery owner Del Hall has given up food for Lent, getting all of his calories from beer and beer alone. But it’s not just all about drinking beer all day, he also does it for a good cause! This year, he’s raising money for Ken Anderson Alliance, helping adults with disabilities! https://kenandersonalliance.org/
We talked to Del this morning about the fundraiser, his call from the Vatican and all things beer!!
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While, on the surface, the Discovery series “Naked & Afraid” may seem silly to some…the bottom line is that you have to a be a certain kind of either crazy person or complete bad ass to survive 20+ days in inhospitable conditions! Enter former Marine sniper Zac Benton, who spent 21 days in the wilds of Columbia for the show and had to use much of his training to make it through!! We talked to Zac this morning…and frankly, we are NOT nearly as bad ass as he is.
While, on the surface, the Discovery series “Naked & Afraid” may seem silly to some…the bottom line is that you have to a be a certain kind of either crazy person or complete bad ass to survive 20+ days in inhospitable conditions! Enter former Marine sniper Zac Benton, who spent 21 days in the wilds of Columbia for the show and had to use much of his training to make it through!! We talked to Zac this morning…and frankly, we are NOT nearly as bad ass as he is.
For the past four years, Cincinnati brewery owner Del Hall has given up food for Lent, getting all of his calories from beer and beer alone. But it’s not just all about drinking beer all day, he also does it for a good cause! This year, he’s raising money for Ken Anderson Alliance, helping adults with disabilities! https://kenandersonalliance.org/
We talked to Del this morning about the fundraiser, his call from the Vatican and all things beer!!
For 27 years, Jerry Springer was the KING of daytime television…acting as ringmaster for the biggest collection of freaks ever, revolutionizing daytime TV! He put the show to rest in 2018, but retirement wasn’t in the cards, because now he’s back with season 3 of his syndicated show, “Judge Jerry” and he’s better than ever! We caught up with Jerry this morning to see what’s in store for the new season and more!!
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Eric Roberts made a name for himself in films like “Star 80” and “Runaway Train” (which earned him a Oscar nomination)…and he’s amassed a resume that is staggering, with hundreds of movies to his credit…among them, “The Dark Knight” and “The Expendables”…and now you can see him on Season 2 of the hit HBO series, “The Righteous Gemstones”, streaming on HBO Max! We talked to Eric and his lovely wife Eliza today, and he sounds better than ever!!
Eric Roberts made a name for himself in films like “Star 80” and “Runaway Train” (which earned him a Oscar nomination)…and he’s amassed a resume that is staggering, with hundreds of movies to his credit…among them, “The Dark Knight” and “The Expendables”…and now you can see him on Season 2 of the hit HBO series, “The Righteous Gemstones”, streaming on HBO Max!
For 27 years, Jerry Springer was the KING of daytime television…acting as ringmaster for the biggest collection of freaks ever, revolutionizing daytime TV!
He put the show to rest in 2018, but retirement wasn’t in the cards, because now he’s back with season 3 of his syndicated show, “Judge Jerry” and he’s better than ever!
We caught up with Jerry this morning to see what’s in store for the new season and more!!
The world of stand-up comedy can be, at times, very cutthroat.
One comedian makes it, and suddenly they’re the target of all of the other comedian’s jealousy…which is why it’s always nice to see when comedians lift each other up.
Such is the case with longtime Friend of the Show, Steve Byrne, who directed the documentary “Always Amazing” following the life and career of his friend and fellow stand-up, The Amazing Jonathan.
Jonathan sadly passed away this week, and Steve stopped by to catch up with us and memorialize one of the most insane and loved comedians of his generation.
PLUS…
During her NASCAR career, Danica Patrick was one of the most recognizable, and sometimes most divisive, drivers in the sport.
And while we were just as susceptible to the negative press as anyone, we learned a few years ago, when she met our friend, the late great Don Post, that she’s much more than that…and today, Johnny got the chance to talk to her all about it!
She’s gearing up to join our friend Clint Bowyer in the broadcast booth for two races next month…she’s “rebranding” her image with her podcast…and we found out that there’s more to her than meets the eye!
During her NASCAR career, Danica Patrick was one of the most recognizable, and sometimes most divisive, drivers in the sport.
And while we were just as susceptible to the negative press as anyone, we learned a few years ago, when she met our friend, the late great Don Post, that she’s much more than that…and today, Johnny got the chance to talk to her all about it!
She’s gearing up to join our friend Clint Bowyer in the broadcast booth for two races next month…she’s “rebranding” her image with her podcast…and we found out that there’s more to her than meets the eye!
The world of stand-up comedy can be, at times, very cutthroat.
One comedian makes it, and suddenly they’re the target of all of the other comedian’s jealousy…which is why it’s always nice to see when comedians lift each other up.
Such is the case with longtime Friend of the Show, Steve Byrne, who directed the documentary “Always Amazing” following the life and career of his friend and fellow stand-up, The Amazing Jonathan.
Jonathan sadly passed away this week, and Steve stopped by to catch up with us and memorialize one of the most insane and loved comedians of his generation.
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante has had an interest in the creatures of this world since his childhood in Zimbabwe.
From swimming with crocodiles, encounters with sharks, to the world’s introduction to him as a contestant on “Naked and Afraid”…and now he’s hosting a new docu-series, where he’s traveling the planet exploring the myths and facts of the world’s “Mysterious Creatures”…one of which is the legend of The Ozark Howler!!
Oddly, that’s what they called me in college….
PLUS….
What can one say about today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right?
Well…in three words…shit. got. weird.
But hey…we do need to thank Dr. Sadie Allison for today’s ladies toy!!
And you can find it right here:
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/moxie-panty-vibrator-app-remote-controlled
What can one say about today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right?
Well…in three words…shit. got. weird.
But hey…we do need to thank Dr. Sadie Allison for today’s ladies toy!!
And you can find it right here:
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/moxie-panty-vibrator-app-remote-controlled
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante has had an interest in the creatures of this world since his childhood in Zimbabwe.
From swimming with crocodiles, encounters with sharks, to the world’s introduction to him as a contestant on “Naked and Afraid”…and now he’s hosting a new docu-series, where he’s traveling the planet exploring the myths and facts of the world’s “Mysterious Creatures”…one of which is the legend of The Ozark Howler!!
Oddly, that’s what they called me in college….
This past weekend, our new friend naked skydiver Rian Kanouff…along with 20 of his friends…finally set the new record for naked skydiving! 21 of ‘em in formation!!
It only took them 7 attempts to get it done, but they did it!!
We talked to Rian, along with a couple of his fellow jumpers, this morning to get the details…and ended up having to set our boy straight on a romantic matter!
Give our man a follow on Instagram and TikTok @riankanouff !
PLUS…
The world of social media is a mixed bag.
Sometimes it can be entertaining. Sometimes a pain in the ass.
And, especially for kids, a scary, dangerous place.
Predators the world over have harnessed social media platforms of all kinds to prey on children…and one woman and her team are dedicated to tracking these people down and bringing them to justice.
Roo Powell founded the non-profit organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse)…posing as a teenager to hunt predators down…and she’s the focus of the DiscoveryPlus docu-series, “Undercover Underage”.
If you have children, and they have social media, this interview will give you chills.
AND…
While some of us like her show, and some of us are grossed out by it, “Dr. Pimple Popper” star Dr. Sandra Lee is a favorite guest of ours.
She's smart, funny and hot, sure...but, man, her show kinda makes us queasy.
But with over 7 million followers on YouTube, and Season 7 over her TLC series going strong, there’s no stoppin’ the poppin!
While some of us like her show, and some of us are grossed out by it, “Dr. Pimple Popper” star Dr. Sandra Lee is a favorite guest of ours.
She's smart, funny and hot, sure...but, man, her show kinda makes us queasy.
But with over 7 million followers on YouTube, and Season 7 over her TLC series going strong, there’s no stoppin’ the poppin!
The world of social media is a mixed bag.
Sometimes it can be entertaining. Sometimes a pain in the ass.
And, especially for kids, a scary, dangerous place.
Predators the world over have harnessed social media platforms of all kinds to prey on children…and one woman and her team are dedicated to tracking these people down and bringing them to justice.
Roo Powell founded the non-profit organization SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse)…posing as a teenager to hunt predators down…and she’s the focus of the DiscoveryPlus docu-series, “Undercover Underage”.
If you have children, and they have social media, this interview will give you chills.
This past weekend, our new friend naked skydiver Rian Kanouff…along with 20 of his friends…finally set the new record for naked skydiving! 21 of ‘em in formation!!
It only took them 7 attempts to get it done, but they did it!!
We talked to Rian, along with a couple of his fellow jumpers, this morning to get the details…and ended up having to set our boy straight on a romantic matter!
Give our man a follow on Instagram and TikTok @riankanouff !
While all of us around the ol’ morning show grew up during the Golden Age of Wrestling, and we all had our favorite heels and faces, one wrestler in particular is near and dear to Johnny’s heart…Memphis legend Jerry “The King” Lawler!!
Which is why it’s always a great pleasure when we get the chance to have him on the show!!
We talked everything from his epic work with the late Andy Kaufman, his collection of odd stuff, and the fact that he’s coming to Planet Comicon this April!!!
PLUS…
We’ve been fans of Chelsea Handler since her days of her E! Network talk show, Chelsea Lately.
She’s truly one of the more fearless stand ups in the business, never shying away from uncomfortable subjects…and now we’re even more stoked that she’s rolling into The Uptown Theater in April on her “Vaccinated & Horny Tour”!!
We talked to Chelsea this morning and, she is more than ready to bring the heat to KC April 23rd and 24th!!!
We’ve been fans of Chelsea Handler since her days of her E! Network talk show, Chelsea Lately.
She’s truly one of the more fearless stand ups in the business, never shying away from uncomfortable subjects…and now we’re even more stoked that she’s rolling into The Uptown Theater in April on her “Vaccinated & Horny Tour”!!
We talked to Chelsea this morning and, she is more than ready to bring the heat to KC April 23rd and 24th!!!
While all of us around the ol’ morning show grew up during the Golden Age of Wrestling, and we all had our favorite heels and faces, one wrestler in particular is near and dear to Johnny’s heart…Memphis legend Jerry “The King” Lawler!!
Which is why it’s always a great pleasure when we get the chance to have him on the show!!
We talked everything from his epic work with the late Andy Kaufman, his collection of odd stuff, and the fact that he’s coming to Planet Comicon this April!!!
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for some rubber lovin' here on the ol' Morning Show...and today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right it was time to bring out the big ticket items!! One of which was from our good friend Dr. Sadie Allison and Tickle Kitty!!
The Chorus!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/we-vibe-chorus-couples-app-remote-controlled-vibrator
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
@golovecbd
PLUS…
On Feb 20th 2003, the rock and roll world, and the whole country, was shaken when a tragic fire during a Great White show at the Station Night Club in West Warwick RI claimed the lives of 100 and injured another 230.
The tragedy, and its aftermath, are examined in the new REELZ documentary, “America’s Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List”….and one of the first people who stepped up to help the victims was our friend Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.
And now, not only does he take part in the documentary, he’s lent his song “Stand” to the soundtrack and is releasing a video dedicated to those impacted by the fire.
On Feb 20th 2003, the rock and roll world, and the whole country, was shaken when a tragic fire during a Great White show at the Station Night Club in West Warwick RI claimed the lives of 100 and injured another 230.
The tragedy, and its aftermath, are examined in the new REELZ documentary, “America’s Deadliest Rock Concert: The Guest List”….and one of the first people who stepped up to help the victims was our friend Dee Snider of Twisted Sister.
And now, not only does he take part in the documentary, he’s lent his song “Stand” to the soundtrack and is releasing a video dedicated to those impacted by the fire.
It's Wednesday, which means it's time for some rubber lovin' here on the ol' Morning Show...and today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right it was time to bring out the big ticket items!! One of which was from our good friend Dr. Sadie Allison and Tickle Kitty!!
The Chorus!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/we-vibe-chorus-couples-app-remote-controlled-vibrator
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
@golovecbd
We talked to sky diver Rian Kanouff a couple of weeks ago about his upcoming attempt to set a new World's Record with 20 naked sky divers at once, in formation, over the skies of Tampa FL!
Well, it seems that might be in danger of not happening due to some cold feet from someone at the jump site, citing fear of bad publicity...but now it looks like it could be on again! Or, it might be cancelled....who knows at this point?
So we got Rian on the phone this morning to update us on the big event!!
PLUS…
It’s no big secret that Dare is a bit of an adrenaline junkie…and one thing he’s been kind of obsessed with for some time is wing walking…you know, climbing out of a perfectly good airplane to stand on the wing of said plane while 5000 ft off the ground!!!
Well, we finally found a place to make that dream a reality!!
https://masonwingwalking.com/
We talked to instructor/co-owner Marilyn Mason this morning, and now Johnny is one step closer to doing the most batshit thing he’s ever done!
It’s no big secret that Dare is a bit of an adrenaline junkie…and one thing he’s been kind of obsessed with for some time is wing walking…you know, climbing out of a perfectly good airplane to stand on the wing of said plane while 5000 ft off the ground!!!
Well, we finally found a place to make that dream a reality!!
https://masonwingwalking.com/
We talked to instructor/co-owner Marilyn Mason this morning, and now Johnny is one step closer to doing the most batshit thing he’s ever done!
We talked to sky diver Rian Kanouff a couple of weeks ago about his upcoming attempt to set a new World's Record with 20 naked sky divers at once, in formation, over the skies of Tampa FL!
Well, it seems that might be in danger of not happening due to some cold feet from someone at the jump site, citing fear of bad publicity...but now it looks like it could be on again! Or, it might be cancelled....who knows at this point?
So we got Rian on the phone this morning to update us on the big event!!
In a world where there thousands of choices for sex toys that go in you, or you go in, it's always amazing when we stumble across something new and interesting...like today's Website of the Day: https://humpus.com/
The Humpus is a hands-free device that straps to your waist and provides a variable speed stroking motion for the guys, or with the female attachment, different speeds of penetration!!
We talked to the inventor, Rob live from Birmingham England this morning to find out more!!
PLUS…
Today is Valentine’s Day…and it’s the biggest day to get busted for cheating…and trust us, as long as there are guys like private investigator Tony DeLorenzo around…you ARE gonna get busted!
For well over 3 decades, Tony and his agency, All State Investigation, have been busting cheaters the world over! With over 18,000 cases to his credit!!
We caught up with Tony this morning to find out how to spot a cheater, and why Valentine’s Day is his Christmas!!
And as a bonus, we called our buddy Little Daddy to hear the best got caught cheating story ever!!!
Today is Valentine’s Day…and it’s the biggest day to get busted for cheating…and trust us, as long as there are guys like private investigator Tony DeLorenzo around…you ARE gonna get busted!
For well over 3 decades, Tony and his agency, All State Investigation, have been busting cheaters the world over! With over 18,000 cases to his credit!!
We caught up with Tony this morning to find out how to spot a cheater, and why Valentine’s Day is his Christmas!!
And as a bonus, we called our buddy Little Daddy to hear the best got caught cheating story ever!!!
In a world where there thousands of choices for sex toys that go in you, or you go in, it's always amazing when we stumble across something new and interesting...like today's Website of the Day: https://humpus.com/
The Humpus is a hands-free device that straps to your waist and provides a variable speed stroking motion for the guys, or with the female attachment, different speeds of penetration!!
We talked to the inventor, Rob live from Birmingham England this morning to find out more!!
We first got to know comedian Jon Reep back in the early days of his career....back when he was the "Dodge Ram Hemi" guy....back when he was poised to win "Last Comic Standing"...back before he was in "Harold & Kumar Escape Guantanamo Bay"!!
So it was fantastic to have him back in the studio with us for the first time in a few years!!!
He's kickin' ass with his podcast, "Country-ish", back out on tour, and spent the whole morning with us...even gettin' in on some Adult Toy Action!!!!
Nick Wallenda is true circus royalty.
A 7th generation member of the legendary high wire artists The Flying Wallendas, he holds 11 world’s records, walked across the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls and the Messiah Volcano…and that’s just scratching the surface!
He was just inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame…and now, with the mantra “Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine” he’s ready to take NYC’s famed Big Apple Circus into the future!!
PLUS…
Dennis Hof was the larger than life owner of the world famous Moonlight Bunny Ranch…and for 30 years, his right hand, confidante, minder and the person who kept things running, was his General Manager and eventual head of his estate, Madam Suzette.
And with the news of the Love Ranch South going on the market for $1.2 million, we felt like it was time to catch up with our old friend, who is getting ready to open the Bunny Ranch back up after Covid restrictions kept them closed…and she’s ready to make it bigger than ever!
Dennis Hof was the larger than life owner of the world famous Moonlight Bunny Ranch…and for 30 years, his right hand, confidante, minder and the person who kept things running, was his General Manager and eventual head of his estate, Madam Suzette.
And with the news of the Love Ranch South going on the market for $1.2 million, we felt like it was time to catch up with our old friend, who is getting ready to open the Bunny Ranch back up after Covid restrictions kept them closed…and she’s ready to make it bigger than ever!
Nick Wallenda is true circus royalty.
A 7th generation member of the legendary Flying Wallendas, he holds 11 world’s records, walked across the Grand Canyon, Niagra Falls and the Messiah Volcano…and that’s just scratching the surface!
He was just inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame…and now, with the mantra “Rejuvenate, Reinvent, Reimagine” he’s ready to take NYC’s famed Big Apple Circus into the future!!
Today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right was a special one, not only because the toy came from our friend Dr. Sadie Allison and TickleKitty.com, but it was also made more interesting by our first ever trans contestant, Courtney!!!
The Adult Toy Price Is Right, brought to you to by Dr. Sadie Allison and TickleKitty!!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/melt-clitoral-stimulator-app-remote-controlled
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
@golovecbd
PLUS….
We got the chance to talk to amazing actor Aidan Quinn this morning!
You know him from such films as “Legends Of The Fall”, “Benny & Joon”, “Michael Collins” and more!
And while he stopped by to promote his new movie alongside Liam Neeson, “Blacklight”, which looks like it's gonna be exceedingly Liam Neeson-ish! (and that's awesome!)…we found out there were MORE things for us to talk about that made us love him even more!
We got the chance to talk to amazing actor Aidan Quinn this morning!
You know him from such films as “Legends Of The Fall”, “Benny & Joon”, “Michael Collins” and more!
And while he stopped by to promote his new movie alongside Liam Neeson, “Blacklight”…we found out there were MORE things for us to talk about that made us love him even more!
Today’s edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right was a special one, not only because the toy came from our friend Dr. Sadie Allison and TickleKitty.com, but it was also made more interesting by our first ever trans contestant, Courtney!!!
AND, we also went all co-e
The Adult Toy Price Is Right, brought to you to by Dr. Sadie Allison and TickleKitty!!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/valentines-gift-guide-2022/products/melt-clitoral-stimulator-app-remote-controlled
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
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Yellowstone is, without question, one of the biggest shows on television right now...and one of our favorite characters is the foul-mouthed, horned up, ass kicking Teeter, played by Jen Landon!!
We got to meet Jen for the first time today to talk about the show's huge success, the hard work involved in filming the show in Montana, and much more!!
Dr. Sadie Allison is a longtime favorite guest on the Morning Show…because every time she’s on, not only do we get to have some of the most open conversations on sexual health and techniques, but we get to hear all about the newest and best sex toys available thru her website ticklekitty.com!!
And just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Sadie stopped by to tell us all about some amazing new toys!!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
@golovecbd
PLUS…
During his 23 years as a detective for the Colorado Springs PD, Lt. Joe Kenda was involved in 387 homicide cases, 356 of which he solved…that’s a closure rate of 92%!!
And now he’s using his amazing expertise as host of the Discovery Plus series, American Detective.
And after you hear our chat with him…you’ll quickly realize that you had better hope he’s never on your case…because ain’t no way you’re gettin’ away with anything on his watch!!
Dr. Sadie Allison is a longtime favorite guest on the Morning Show…because every time she’s on, not only do we get to have some of the most open conversations on sexual health and techniques, but we get to hear all about the newest and best sex toys available thru her website ticklekitty.com!!
And just in time for Valentine’s Day, Dr. Sadie stopped by to tell us all about some amazing new toys!!
https://www.ticklekitty.com/
https://golovecbd.com/
https://drsadie.com/
Follow Dr. Sadie on Instagram:
@drsadieallison
@ticklekitty
@golovecbd
During his 23 years as a detective for the Colorado Springs PD, Lt. Joe Kenda was involved in 387 homicide cases, 356 of which he solved…that’s a closure rate of 92%!!
And now he’s using his amazing expertise as host of the Discovery Plus series, American Detective.
And after you hear our chat with him…you’ll quickly realize that you had better hope he’s never on your case…because ain’t no way you’re gettin’ away with anything on his watch!!
One of our favorite websites we've come across over the last few years, thanks to our friend Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, is Billy's Ball Bags!!
Realistic, hairy rubber nuts in various sizes...key chains, coin purses, facemasks, and now the looooooong balls!!!
We got Billy himself on the phone today to talk alls balls!!
https://www.billysballbags.com/
PLUS….
The last time we talked to Omaha NE-based skydiver Rian Kanouff, he had just set the World’s Record for the most naked skydives in a 24 hour period, with an amazing 60 jumps!
And he did it all to bring more attention to mental health issues and suicide prevention, after the loss of a close friend.
And now, Rian is gearing up to set a new record, 20 naked skydivers in formation at one time…and he’s doing it February 18th in Tampa FL!!
We caught up with Rian this morning to find out what life has been like since setting the record last year, the upcoming record attempt and more!
The last time we talked to Omaha NE-based skydiver Rian Kanouff, he had just set the World’s Record for the most naked skydives in a 24 hour period, with an amazing 60 jumps!
And he did it all to bring more attention to mental health issues and suicide prevention, after the loss of a close friend.
And now, Rian is gearing up to set a new record, 20 naked skydivers in formation at one time…and he’s doing it February 18th in Tampa FL!!
We caught up with Rian this morning to find out what life has been like since setting the record last year, the upcoming record attempt and more!
One of our favorite websites we've come across over the last few years, thanks to our friend Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, is Billy's Ball Bags!!
Realistic, hairy rubber nuts in various sizes...key chains, coin purses, facemasks, and now the looooooong balls!!!
We got Billy himself on the phone today to talk alls balls!!
https://www.billysballbags.com/
Over the years, we've talked to more than a few guys who own or are selling abandoned missile silos...but we've finally found one that's actually kind of affordable!!
Just outside of Abilene KS, is an decommissioned Atlas F silo, built in 1960. 6900 sq feet, on 11 acres, that's all ready to be turned into that special place to get away...from everything and everybody!!
We talked to realtor John Dautel all about it this morning !!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2432-Fair-Rd-Abilene-KS-67410/113177058_zpid/
PLUS…
The late-80s to the mid-90s are considered by many to be the Golden Age of the World Wrestling Federation.
And one of the biggest names and personalities of that period was Hacksaw Jim Duggan!
With his trusty 2x4 in hand, Duggan was the embodiment of the patriotic, blue collar brawler…he loved his country, he loved the flag and he really loved whippin’ the ass of every ‘wrassler who dared get in his way!!
But, unlike many of his peers from that period, Duggan is still out there meeting his fans, keeping relevant through social media, his own website, and NOW he’s available to send personalized videos through Cameo!!
We caught up with Hacksaw this morning and he’s STILL whippin’ ass!!!
The late-80s to the mid-90s are considered by many to be the Golden Age of the World Wrestling Federation.
And one of the biggest names and personalities of that period was Hacksaw Jim Duggan!
With his trusty 2x4 in hand, Duggan was the embodiment of the patriotic, blue collar brawler…he loved his country, he loved the flag and he really loved whippin’ the ass of every ‘wrassler who dared get in his way!!
But, unlike many of his peers from that period, Duggan is still out there meeting his fans, keeping relevant through social media, his own website, and NOW he’s available to send personalized videos through Cameo!!
We caught up with Hacksaw this morning and he’s STILL whippin’ ass!!!
Over the years, we've talked to more than a few guys who own or are selling abandoned missile silos...but we've finally found one that's actually kind of affordable!!
Just outside of Abilene KS, is an decommissioned Atlas F silo, built in 1960. 6900 sq feet, on 11 acres, that's all ready to be turned into that special place to get away...from everything and everybody!!
We talked to realtor John Dautel all about it this morning !!
https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/2432-Fair-Rd-Abilene-KS-67410/113177058_zpid/
Man, are we givers or what?
Oh sure, we gave y'all a shot at some rubber lovin' on Monday...but because WE CARE ABOUT YOU, we gave you a 2nd chance today!!
And, WOW...just when we thought some of our listeners were a hot mess...along comes this bunch to raise the damn bar!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
And….
There are those who would be just fine labeling Whitney Cummings as just a "female comedian"...that would be a mistake.
That's because Whitney is the most dangerous kind of comedian...the kind that doesn't give a single fuck about your opinion, your hurt feelings, or your cancel culture. She is fearless as hell, and we love her for it.
And she's coming to the Midland Theater on Feb 19th!!
There are those who would be just fine labeling Whitney Cummings as just a "female comedian"...that would be a mistake.
That's because Whitney is the most dangerous kind of comedian...the kind that doesn't give a single fuck about your opinion, your hurt feelings, or your cancel culture. She is fearless as hell, and we love her for it.
And she's coming to the Midland Theater on Feb 19th!!
Man, are we givers or what?
Oh sure, we gave y'all a shot at some rubber lovin' on Monday...but because WE CARE ABOUT YOU, we gave you a 2nd chance today!!
And, WOW...just when we thought some of our listeners were a hot mess...along comes this bunch to raise the damn bar!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
There are few rock guitarists of the modern age who are as recognizable as Guns n Roses/Velvet Revolver lead guitarist Slash!!
Armed with a seemingly endless supply of killer riffs, he's responsible for some of the greatest riffs and solos in rock history.
And now he's gearing up to release a new album, "4", with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on Feb 11th...as well as launching a tour that will find them rolling into the Midland Theater on Feb 25th...and we got the chance to catch up with the man himself this morning!!
PLUS….
Tech N9ne is, unquestionably, the most successful independent rapper in the entire world…which is why it’s even cooler that he is still Kansas City through and through…and shows his love of his hometown at every opportunity!
So much so that he’s doing a free Meet & Greet this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at the IMKC Store at Ward Parkway Shopping Center!!
Tech gave us a call this morning to tell us all about it!!
Tech N9ne is, unquestionably, the most successful independent rapper in the entire world…which is why it’s even cooler that he is still Kansas City through and through…and shows his love of his hometown at every opportunity!
So much so that he’s doing a free Meet & Greet this Saturday from 1pm-3pm at the IMKC Store at Ward Parkway Shopping Center!!
Tech gave us a call this morning to tell us all about it!!
There are few rock guitarists of the modern age who are as recognizable as Guns n Roses/Velvet Revolver lead guitarist Slash!!
Armed with a seemingly endless supply of killer riffs, he's responsible for some of the greatest riffs and solos in rock history.
And now he's gearing up to release a new album, "4", with Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators on Feb 11th...as well as launching a tour that will find them rolling into the Midland Theater on Feb 25th...and we got the chance to catch up with the man himself this morning!!
Comin' off of a horrible sports weekend, we knew we had to spread some happiness to our community...which we decided to deliver in the form of a rousing round of the good ol' Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
For the fellas, there was some wet n wild wankery...and for the ladies?
Let's just say it's time for a backdoor dance party!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
PLUS…
Frank Hurley from Versailles MO is selling his modest 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house for over $3 million!!
Why so much, you may ask?
Because underneath the house is a mile long cave, featuring the world’s largest geode!!
http://www.jacobscave.com/
And, as an added bonus there’s also 223 acres of land!!
He's owned the property since 1965, raised his children there, taken untold amounts of people through the cave to explore...and at 89 years old, Frank is ready for someone else to take over the day to day operations of the cave…we talked to him this morning and, dammit, we straight up fell in love with this guy!!
Frank Hurley from Versailles MO is selling his modest 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom house for over $3 million!!
Why so much, you may ask?
Because underneath the house is a mile long cave, featuring the world’s largest geode!!
http://www.jacobscave.com/
And, as an added bonus there’s also 223 acres of land!!
He's owned the property since 1965, raised his children there, taken untold amounts of people through the cave to explore...and at 89 years old, Frank is ready for someone else to take over the day to day operations of the cave…we talked to him this morning and, dammit, we straight up fell in love with this guy!!
Comin' off of a horrible sports weekend, we knew we had to spread some happiness to our community...which we decided to deliver in the form of a rousing round of the good ol' Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
For the fellas, there was some wet n wild wankery...and for the ladies?
Let's just say it's time for a backdoor dance party!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
Former NASCAR driver/ current commentator Clint Bowyer has a lot to be excited about!!
Not only the NASCAR Clash roaring into the legendary L.A. Coliseum for the first time ever to kick off the season...then that's followed up by the Daytona 500...BUT FIRST, Clint has to survive watching your Kansas City Chiefs take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday!!! And, I gotta tell ya, he is FIRED UP!!!
And…
Oh sure Patrick Mahomes might be the most popular guy here in KC right now, but let's face it, there are few people who live eat and sleep KC quite the way actor Rob Riggle does!!
Raised in KC...a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School...as well as a graduate of The University of Kansas....not to mention being one of the guys behind the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital!!
The man IS Kansas City.
And with the Chiefs playing the AFC Championship game on our home turf AND KU taking on Kentucky this weekend...it's a KC sports lover's DREAM...and Rob is READY!!
Oh sure Patrick Mahomes might be the most popular guy here in KC right now, but let's face it, there are few people who live eat and sleep KC quite the way actor Rob Riggle does!!
Raised in KC...a graduate of Shawnee Mission South High School...as well as a graduate of The University of Kansas....not to mention being one of the guys behind the Big Slick Celebrity Weekend benefiting Children's Mercy Hospital!!
The man IS Kansas City.
And with the Chiefs playing the AFC Championship game on our home turf AND KU taking on Kentucky this weekend...it's a KC sports lover's DREAM...and Rob is READY!!
Former NASCAR driver/ current commentator Clint Bowyer has a lot to be excited about!!
Not only the NASCAR Clash roaring into the legendary L.A. Coliseum for the first time ever to kick off the season...then that's followed up by the Daytona 500...BUT FIRST, Clint has to survive watching your Kansas City Chiefs take on the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday!!! And, I gotta tell ya, he is FIRED UP!!!
It is an undeniable fact that, in the tapestry of Kansas City sports history, there are very few voices that are as recognizable at The Voice of The Chiefs, Mitch Holthus!!
Since 1994, Mitch has become part of the history and legacy of our team, and our city.
It's hard to think of The Chiefs and NOT think on Mitch.
Such is the impact the man, his enthusiasm and THAT VOICE has had on our lives.
And we FINALLY got the chance to have him on the show this morning, and damned if we don't love him even more now!
THEN…
Back in the day, Vegas was where entertainers went to die...riding out the remainder of their careers on The Strip.
But these days, with artists of all kinds doing residencies, more than ever before, Vegas is THE PLACE TO BE!
And for a legendary 16 years, comedian Carrot Top has stood at the top of the heap as one of the most popular shows in Sin City!
We caught up with him this morning to talk about his storied career and more!!
Back in the day, Vegas was where entertainers went to die...riding out the remainder of their careers on The Strip.
But these days, with artists of all kinds doing residencies, more than ever before, Vegas is THE PLACE TO BE!
And for a legendary 16 years, comedian Carrot Top has stood at the top of the heap as one of the most popular shows in Sin City!
We caught up with him this morning to talk about his storied career and more!!
It is an undeniable fact that, in the tapestry of Kansas City sports history, there are very few voices that are as recognizable at The Voice of The Chiefs, Mitch Holthus!!
Since 1994, Mitch has become part of the history and legacy of our team, and our city.
It's hard to think of The Chiefs and NOT think on Mitch.
Such is the impact the man, his enthusiasm and THAT VOICE has had on our lives.
And we FINALLY got the chance to have him on the show this morning, and damned if we don't love him even more now!
Ill fitting strokers and chewed up butt plugs...that's the level of fuckery on tap on today's edition of The Adult Toy Price Is Right!!!
Brought to you , as always, by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!!
When one becomes a huge star in the world of pro wrestling returns to their hometown, one would hope that they would get a hometown hero's welcome...that is unless you are one of the biggest heels in the WWE like long time Friend of the Show, Baron "Happy" Corbin!!
And tomorrow night as WWE Smackdown Live rolls into the T-Mobile Center, Baron is ready for whatever the crowd throws at him on his way to Saturday night's Royal Rumble!!!
With the Chief's huge victory the past Sunday against he Bills, you would be hard pressed to pick one person as the MVP...but we here on the show know who the true GOAT was that Sunday....his name is Jacob...and he ran out onto the field, got laid the fuck out by Stefon Diggs, hauled off by the cops and thrown in jail...all on a $1000 bet from his buddy....and we talked to our new hero this morning!!!
The playoff game between the Chiefs and the Bills is being considered by many as one of the greatest games of all time...and, as always, when faced with things such as these...because JD isn't so much a sports guy...we defer to an expert.
And that's where our friend, former Chiefs QB Trent Green comes in!!!
It's always great to hear the perspective of someone who truly knows the game...and isn't afraid to bust our balls in the process!!
One thing we here on the show have learned over the years is that, when we have journalist Lisa Ling on the show, its' ALWAYS going to be an amazing conversation.
And now she's back with “Take Out,” a six-part docu-series that chronicles the cultural contributions and unique lives of the people and families behind America’s Asian food joints, going behind the counter of some of America’s more than 45,000 Asian restaurants!
And our talk this morning with Lisa was, as always, fantastic!
After one of the most thrilling playoff games in NFL history this past Sunday, the Chiefs are preparing for their next target, the Cincinnati Bengals!!
And, as with the Bills, we have to avenge our last loss to the Bengals...and The Red Kingdom is READY!!!!! Crank it up and show our boys some love!!!
In our eyes, there are few vocations more noble that veterinarian...which is why we were happy to meet Dr. Jan Pol, star of the long running Nat Geo series, The Incredible Dr. Pol....and damned if he wasn't every bit of the person we'd hoped he would be!!
"Scream" is one of the most successful horror movie franchises of all time...but what most don't know, is that it was loosely based on a very real story...that of Danny Rolling, aka "The Gainesville Ripper"...and he explores that story in his new Discovery Plus Shock Doc, "Scream: The True Story"
Jim Jefferies is a rarity in todays comedy world...one who is honest, shines a light on the ridiculous...and somehow manages to cut such a wide swath of truth that he manages to piss off people on both sides of many issues....and that's the kind of voice the world needs right now....and he's coming back to KC on Jan 28th to perform at The Midland!!!
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels is a lot of things...ground breaking hip hop pioneer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, multi-platinum artist. comic book creator....and now he can add one more thing to his resume...children's book author.
Darryl just released his new kid's book, "Darryl's Dream"....but more importantly, he's preparing to release a new album, featuring performances by Mick Mars, Duff McKagan, Sebastian Bach, Travis Barker and more!!!
Oh, this could have just been another normal round of The Adult Toy Price...but about halfway through, things got weird and awkward in the most hilarious way possible!!
It's THE ADULT TOY PRICE IS RIGHT, brought to by Moonlight Adult Boutique!!
We've been fans of Comedian/Actor Jay Mohr for a long time.
From his stand up, to his work in movies like "Jerry Maguire", he was one of the funniest stand ups in the business...then he hit the wall.
Addicted to speed, spiraling out of control...no one would hire him.
And, thankfully for the world of comedy, he finally admitted to himself that he had a problem, and checked himself into rehab.
Now he's sharp, sober and ready to prove to the world that he is back!
We'll got the chance to talk to him this morning about his road to recovery, his latest special "Altamont" and more!!