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Oct 24 - Jeff Teolis with Dodgers' Will Smith, Tyler Glasnow, Tommy Edman, and Michael Kopech - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 24 - Jeff Teolis with Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, Mark Prior, Michael Conforto, and Tanner Scott - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 24 - Jeff Teolis with Daulton Varsho, David Popkins, and Braydon Fisher - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 24 - Jeff Teolis with Chris Bassitt, Nathan Lukes and Mason Fluharty - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 24 - Jeff Teolis - Party After the ALCS Game 7 Win - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 17 - Jeff Teolis with Isiah Kiner-Falefa - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Oct 16 - Jeff Teolis with John Schneider and George Springer - Baseball Playoff Report by ClassicRock981
Dan Phillips, owner of Illbury & Goose, joins Classic Rock Mornings to talk about the construction in Old East Village and how it's impacting local businesses. And - how the hell did that car get ON the new median on Dundas outside their store?!
Toronto Maple Leafs legend and former captain Wendel Clark joins the show to talk about the Maple Leafs charity alumni game happening Sunday at Budweiser Gardens.
Jennifer Baxter from the Children’s Health Foundation joins the show to talk about why Tim Hortons Smile Cookie week is so important for the London Health & Sciences Centre Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
BLAIR & RV EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Dunn, Executive Director of London Abused Women's Centre, Talks Resources For Young Women Affected By Western University Sexual Assault Allegations
Canadian rock legend Kim Mitchell joins Blair & RV to discuss his induction into the Canadian Songwriter's Hall Of Fame as well as his newest album, The Big Fantasize
Did Carey Price's wife hint at a move to Seattle? RV's Mom says she saw a bear off Riverside Drive - turns out she wasn't the only one. Should Dundas Street be renamed Terry Fox place? And the Blue Jays are coming home!
Toronto recently changed the name of Dundas Street because of it's history with the transatlantic slave trade, now, Guinness World Record holder Mike Jack wants the same to happen in London and for it to be named after Terry Fox.
FRIDAY EVE! The City of London wants your input on a new ride sharing program that would include e-Scooters, bad news for Montreal Canadiens captain Shea Weber and a street-racing tradition returns to Delaware Speedway.
Vlad Jr. broke some records while honoring his Dad at the All-Star game, with Ribfest officially returning - our friend Jerry Whinefeld takes the stage with terrible Rib jokes, Cobra Kai received a massive an Emmy nomination and Blair doesn't agree with it and a Winnipeg pot shop is offering a heightened incentive for those who are vaccinated.
Blair's 3 year old twins played their first soccer game and Coach Ben wasn't too impressed, haha! A 15 year old chased away an intruder with a samurai sword, Shohei Otani hit a 535 homerun that would have done serious damage at Labatt Park and you can now bus from London to Toronto for MEGA cheap!
Monday! Blair is back after being knocked out by his vax shot, Step 3 happens this week which is good news for RV's face, a new hotline is helping depressed sports fans with the lack of televised sporting events and space travel is a thing (for rich people).
London Majors open their season in front of a sold-out crowd and all-time home-run leader Cleveland Brownlee joins the show to talk about how special this season is to him and his young son.
Tampa Bay won their second straight Stanley Cup and Nikita Kucherov was throwing shade at Habs fans, #BlairandRV celebrate another sad birthday and are Heavy Metal baby names the new thing?
Wednesday! A classic display of idiotic London driving caught on camera, we got a hilarious email from London Majors star Cleveland Brownlee ahead of their sold out home opener and after Blair's daughter had a little accident, the fellas remind you to never trust a fart.
The Habs won in OT and Blair overheard RV say something that he'll never let him live down, London hotels are offering you $100 to stay over and a experiment to try in your car during the heatwave!
Amazon is taking over the old Talbotville Ford Plant, Both Blair & RV were in for a shock when they tried on their new radio station clothing and did the Mayor of Tampa Bay just curse the Lightning?
Adam Growe of Cash Cab joins the show to talk about ChildCan Quiz Night, Chris Williams of St. Thomas is crowned Decked Out Champion and after teasing RV about wearing Crocs, Blair pulls a very hypocritical move.
Canadian Rower Jill Moffatt shares her Olympic announcement, Springsteen isn't allowing people who got AstraZeneca into his shows and what the hell happened to Jeff Petry's eyes?!
Western Grad and Canadian Rower Jill Moffatt joins Blair & RV to deliver the biggest announcement of her life!
WEDNESDAY! The Snowbirds flew over Hyde Park in honour of #OurLondonFamily, Western Fair has been postponed again and a 70 year old criminal was caught in Grand Bend using the Find My Phone App!
RV is feeling the effects of a Montreal Canadiens late night loss, qualifying continues for our "Boss of the Toss" Cornhole Tournament and a young mother had a rather uncomfortable experience while in line at Costco.
London is re-open and the line-up's were crazy! Blair took his family to Storybook Gardens and was shocked when he arrived at 1pm & don't miss your chance to earn a spot in Blair & RV's 1st Annual "Boss of the Toss" Cornhole Tournament.
MLB's top pitcher Garrit Cole is in hot water, Wolfgang Van Halen's new album sparks a memory with Blair and hopefully London follows suit with what Ottawa is doing when the province reopens Friday morning!
TFIF! For the first time in 2 years Blair is going golfing and his clubs are embarrassing! Mark Scheifele was handed a multi-game suspension, Stan sparks a great Blair & RV memory when playing The Game and could vaccine prize lotteries be coming to Ontario?
FRIDAY EVE! Jake Evans got clobbered by Jets forward Mark Scheifele and people are rattled, Blair took RV's advice and added "more space" in his relationship and tragic hamster news from the RV household and the adventure that followed.
RV's kids weren't listening so he crushed their super soaker with the car - did he cross the line? The Maple Leafs received a hilarious comparison from an American broadcaster and the SAH order is lifted and we are already confused.
Craig Needles joins #BlairandRV to talk about how Maple Leafs fans are feeling after another early playoff exit and a listener submits a strange request.
Toronto won't be having fans in the stands and there's one person to blame, Blair helped his neighbor move a hot tub and he's feeling it today and the worlds most expensive car just sold for $28 mil and you'll know the owners.
TFIF! The May 2-4 weekend is here! Blair, RV and Miranda celebrate by trying the new the pickle ice cream, listeners react to the scary scene in Toronto last night involving John Tavares and Ontario's Re-opening plan reminds #BlairandRV of an annoying song from the 90's.
The phone lines are on fire today ahead of the Leafs/Habs playoff series, Blair catches RV off guard with a surprising personal announcement and Drunk Darryl with his playoff predictions!
The Ontario Government is getting set to ditch colour coded zones, Montreal could be the first North Division city to have fans in attendance and Blair spent a whole day contemplating one of his frugal decisions.
RV ignored Blair's financial advice until Tom Brady changed his mind. major vaccine rollouts are happening in London and it was a magical scene in Carolina last night when the Canes took the ice.
Blair & RV share some crazy stories from their time on Greyhound Buses after they closed down Thursday, RV got his kids a new pet - but only because of it's age and one of our favourite London shops has been forced to close.
Famous for getting smoked by a toboggan, sports journalist Rob Leth joins #BlairandRV to talk about a video game version of Labatt Park! Iron Maiden missed the Rock Hall again - is it because of what Bruce Dickenson said? And Ohio is doing things right with a vaccine lottery to win money!
Bonsai trees were stolen from a St. Thomas shop and the burglars look oddly familiar, some dude got scolded by a Judge for entering a court hearing on Zoom with a filthy name and could the Oakland A's be relocating to Montreal?
Good news about London vaccine availability! Blair is excited about Tom Brady's new venture, Tom Arnold's sister Lori will be the star of a new Discovery channel show named "The Meth Queen" and it looks a lot like Tiger King and RV face palms when the stupidest joke ever goes over his head.
RV's wife won a sexy mothers day prize and one of our listeners was jealous, Elon Musk made history on SNL with a shocking announcement and Leafs fans are lighting up the studio line after clinching the North division!
All show listeners called in and shared stories of the times they were a little a-hole to their Mom when they were a kid...and all these years later they regret it!
The Rangers & Caps game started with an all-out brawl, RV sneezed so loud during Miranda's newscast that it travelled through sound proof glass and RV introduces Blair to a new form of digital currency.
Today is Cinco De Mayo and London has 6 of these locations you can visit to celebrate. The fellas deliver a lesson in road rage after a driver was shanked at Commissioners & Wonderland and London Majors legend Cleveland Brownlee joins the program with a London Majors update.
The galaxy's least favourite father stops by for a round of Darth Vader Dad Jokes and Blair refused to help his wife put together basic furniture - but claims to have a good reason for his decision.
If you're a Rogers or Fido customer, don't fall for this service reimbursement scam! Mike Weir is back on top just as golfers in Tillsonburg are getting handed fines and a lesson in "Navigation" after a downtown restaurant went above for RV and his wife until a delivery app screwed them over.
After missing 3 days with pink eye, Blair is back in the studio ready to explain what actually happened! The Patriots have drafted Tom Brady 2.0 and arena concerts are returning this fall with a massive classic rock reunion.
Steps For Life - helping families and workers affected by workplace tragedies. Elisa and Marlene from Threads of Life join #BlairandRV to talk about the importance of the event happening on Saturday May 1, 2021.
BlairandRV thank the community of London and fellow media partners for helping spread word about our lost guitar, Blair reacts to the Chris Weidman leg break UFC video and thank Daniel Kaluuya for the most awkward Oscar speech ever.
TFIF! Some jackass broke through the studio door and stole our autographed Sammy Hagar double-neck guitar! #BlairandRV have a first hand account of how things went down and they need your help.
Today is Earth Day and Blair admits that he doesn't want to do his part to help. Mother Nature joins the show with her annual spring message, Netflix is coming to Woodstock and the debate between Essential VS Non-essential items is heating up!
The guys can't believe these new City of London billboards, snowbrushes are not essential items apparently, #BlairandRV react to the verdict in the George Floyd case and Knights voice Rick Doyle reacts the season-ending OHL announcement.
Blair & RV deliver a 420 "Horticulture" lesson in the School of Hard Knocks, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews sent Patty Marleau an x-rated video and despite saying the pandemic was fake this rocker now has the vids.
Police Chief Steve Williams joins the show to clear the confusion surrounding the Doug Ford announcement. We learn a lesson from RV about tipping in dark alleyways and find out what coping strategies the lads have for dealing with kids doing remote learning.
TFIF! Remote learning starts Monday and people aren't impressed, someone broke into the Labatt Brewery and loud mufflers and street racing are taking over London - RV has proof!
Schools are closing again and Blair & RV feel like teachers & parents are getting screwed, New England has lost another piece of their dynasty and it looked like a scene out of Twister in West London yesterday.
Will Zalatoris was the talk of the masters all thanks to Happy Gilmore himself, The Toronto Maple Leafs made another big signing the Mustang Drive-Inn was forced to cancel their re-opening, AGAIN.
With the province on shutdown...only essential workers are allowed out and about. This made us wonder...what classifies essential and non-essential classic rock? Listen as #BlairandRV go head to head with their music tastes!
On the heels of a potential spring/summer altering government announcement...everyone is on edge. Also, to clarify, Londonder Damian Warner is training for the Olympics not Wrestlemania! 🤣
The Blue Jays took on the Texas Rangers in front of 40 thousand people and everybody has mixed feelings.
It's April Fools Day and you wouldn't believe the amount of people that fell for Blair and RV's prank! Haha!
RV's Mom didn't like the stunt pulled Friday morning, Maple Leafs fans are getting a digital arena and the remaining members of the Ramones are cashing in!
RV faces humiliation in the form of electric shocks for losing the hockey pool, a new pot shop on Richmond looks very similiar to this National chain and London, Ontario has a Pizza Club and it sounds amazing!
NHL referee Tim Peel has lost his job over a comment made over a live microphone, turns out - there's more unreleased audio the NHL doesn't want you to hear! Parents are getting more $$$ from the Government and Victoria Matiash of ESPN Sports with her take on the Tim Peel firing.
An ice fisher on Lake Simcoe lost his truck in a stupid way, Netflix will eventually eliminate "binge-watching" and bad news for the Montreal Canadiens!
Krispy Kreme is rewarding people for getting vaccinated, the NHL's North Division faces it's first COVID postponement and RV receives some shocking news in regards to the Tech Alley Hockey Pool.
RV got yelled at when he took his family to Komoka Provincial Park, Zack Snyder's Justice League has achieved something no Marvel movie has and London could break a temperature record today!
Blair lost the hockey pool and now faces a fan-submitted humiliation! RV gets you set for the best weekend of TV since before the VIDS began and #BlairandRV receive word of a major summer festival cancellation! Booo!
FRIDAY EVE! A Richmond Row book shop wasn't happy about the St. Paddy's crowds and they released an angry tweet - whose side are you on? A hilarious sign on Adelaide is getting everyone's attention and RV reveals the SHOCKING humiliation Blair must face for losing the Hockey Pool!
Blair & RV call the National Leprechaun Museum in Dublin Ireland (YES, IT'S REAL!) Ann swore live on the air and Blair stole his daughters St. Paddy's school props without knowing it...now he's screwed!
An LTC bus was stolen and taken for a joy-ride by a former employee, Blair & RV help you with March Madness picks and a gym in Sarnia is getting national attention for not following protocol - what side are you on?
The fellas are moving a little slow with the time change, Drew Brees retired from the NFL and his kids helped with the announcement and with the Grammy's last night...did rock fans miss anything worthwhile?
TFIF! Moe Al-Kaissy, the car salesman who went for a ride on the hood of a stolen BMW joins us with a crazy story, Ottawa MPP Jeremy Roberts thinks this could be the last ever spring forward and Netflix password sharing will soon become extinct!
We've been in a pandemic for one year as of today. Join Blair & RV as they reminisce about the day the world changed forever, Museum London needs your help and the Blue Jays revealed some very surprising news we didn't expect to hear this soon.
A 42 year old record in London, Ontario is about to be broken! Prince Harry's long lost Australian cousin sent him a ridiculous hand written letter and find out WHY March is the worst month of the year for dog owners!
Blair is contemplating divorce after going out with his wife for the first time in a year! Mick Mars of Mötley Crüe is shooting up, but not the way you think and former London Knight Patrick Kane wants to help put you to sleep.
Kate Wright talks about International Women's Day and Women Who Rock! A London car salesmen went for the ride of his life after a car was stolen and it's hard to believe that one year ago everything was about to change and nobody knew it.
Canada's Hockey Dad, Walter Gretzky has passed away and it seems like everybody has a story to share. Blair found himself at the hospital again and avoid the internet if you haven't seen Wandavision!
Wandavision Finale tonight and Blair is confused about with the hype, Wolfgang Van Halen hits #1, Adam Levine with a controversial statement about bands and do you appreciate weekends now more than ever before?
Blair & RV react to Post Malone's Hootie & The Blowfish cover, seniors had a tough time navigating the vaccine website, A new Sex Pistols show is on the way and Rick Doyle joins with a massive London Knights announcement!
The boys are back together after a crazy February! Owen Sound wants to bribe you into moving there and vaccinations are ramping up for the elderly...but Blair has a brilliant idea to make things more accessible for seniors!
Doug Ford joins the show to talk about his excitement over a new Tim Horton's menu item, Blair faces Hockey Pool Humiliation buy eating a raw onion and Knights voice/legend Rick Doyle talks CHL start-up.
Doug Ford, Ontario Premier and Breakfast Sandwich Connoisseur, Joins Blair & RV to talk the re-opening of Ontario's economy and why hockey players are allowed to dine-in while you cannot.
Tom Brady got drunk and tossed the Lombardi off a boat, Rock Hall nominations are announced, a London Majors legend RE-SIGNS for another season and why is find out why alfredo sauce is impossible to find right now!
Valenshine's Day is giving your car the love it desperately needs, The Tragically Hip is suing Millstreet Brewery, LCBO is getting set to sell an $85,000 bottle of whiskey and find out how Blair failed his kids miserably!
Instead of talking more about reopening, Doug Ford went off about breakfast sandwiches! Deputy Fire Chief Matt Hepditch advises you to not take Blair's #LifeHack advice and a Go-Fund me page is raising money for Pete Mogen, a London dad injured while tobogganing.
Blair imitates the Superbowl streaker by running naked down Richmond Row in -22 temperatures, the first winner of the Forest City High School Bowl is announced and a rental listing in the Argyle area has the city laughing.
TFIF! Blair & RV run a Superbowl simulation on Madden 21...and Blair's prediction was NEARLY spot on, RV faces Humiliation for losing the hockey pool and must face a pair of pliers! Also, the FINAL TWO have been revealed for the Forest City Highschool Bowl!
Bend over! A new form of COVID swabbing could be on the horizon, Tom Brady is getting a sitcom and your chance to say "UP YOURS" to Jeff Bazos.
Legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean joins #BlairandRV to talk about the 50th anniversary of American Pie, Tyler Toffoli scores the goal of the year and according to this NBA legend, Bruce Lee would have loved Cobra Kai.
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Legendary singer/songwriter Don McLean talks 50 years of his classic song, predicts the Super Bowl, and if he'll ever tour again
Wiarton Willie makes his annual announcement, Wayne's World has returned and London pencil artist Dan Pietens talks about his hockey player portraits that are getting big NHL attention.
When the pandemic began, Londoner Dan Pietens rediscovered an old love for drawing, now he's getting attention from TSN, Sportsnet and the NHL.
Mike Jack of London, Ontario joins Blair & RV to talk about his FOURTH Guinness World Record!!
Brian Vollmer of Helix joins to talk about a charity initiative for London's Tristan Roby, New Covid swabbing in China will make you clench, RV is relieved his wife cancelled his birthday plans and Beth Mitchell from CMHA helps break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Brian Vollmer of Helix joins Classic Rock Mornings with #BlairandRV to talk about his fundraising efforts for Londoner Tristan Roby's stem-cell treatment.
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Scott Crawford from the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame recalls the time RV hit on Pat Hentgen's daughter, Blair & RV had an irregular arrival to the radio station and some people think RV is rigging the Forest City Highschool Bowl, RV responds.
Stay at home orders have been extended, Karl Toulouse Toronto Raptors stats-man shares a fun memory of Kobe Bryant one year after his death and Blair scarred his twin boys forever by forcing them into tobogganing.
⚡🚨 A disgruntled London Bills fan lost $1000 on the game last night, one of London's favourite pizza slice joints has a VIDS outbreak and was the late Larry King cryogenically frozen? 🚨⚡
After losing the hockey pool, RV faces Humiliation as he drinks coffee filtered through Blair's underwear, competition is heating up for the Forest City High School Bowl and there's a major push to get this legendary Canadian band in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Bill Clinton pulled the ultimate Dad move at Biden's inauguration, Blair explains his theory on the announcement of extending home schooling and going to the bathroom with your facemask on is a very terrible rule!
It's the one year anniversary of the Harris Park Snow Phallus! Also, Foo Fighters have a new song ahead of the Biden inauguration, Blue Jays make the most expensive signing in franchise history and did Joe Exotic get his presidential pardon?
RV lost to Blair in the Hockey Pool and has a disgusting humiliation coming his way, Nunavut has a great idea for a vaccine lottery and Joe Exotic could be pardoned by Trump and he's already got some crazy plans.
London Police Chief Steve Williams tells us how to avoid tickets during Lockdown 2, London is getting a Hard Rock Hotel and it reminds RV of a forgotten Disney sequel, also Flyer's forward Jakub Voracek with the greatest interview of all time!
The Thames River is overrun with Gizzard Shad, Mitch Marner teases Jumbo Joe Thornton over his age and the Chat-Town Hustle makes a return as people are breaking the COVID laws!
AC/DC and Foo Fighters with a Thursday surprise, People are confused with the new stay at home orders, the city of London wants to build you a hockey rink and could vaccines be arriving in Jell-O shooter form?
With the NHL season starting today, #BlairandRV run a virtual simulation between the Leafs and Habs - the outcome surprised everybody! Also, Nick Alberga from NHL Radio and Sportsnet joins adds some hockey credibility to the show.
The PGA has cancelled an event at Trump National Golf Course, so Blair & RV tried to book a tee-time...it didn't go so well. A former Londoner spent a week building a legendary London bar out of gingerbread.
In an ode to one of London's most well known music venues, the detail in this gingerbread CTO is as good as it gets!
Dr. Doug Mack joins us to talk about the drastic mental health effects of not having kids in the classroom, a Polar Vortex is heading to London and could Big Ben be retiring from the NFL?
Dr. Douglas P Mack, Assistant Clinical Professor, McMaster University, among many other titles, has joined forces with Dr's across the province to urge the government to reopen schools for the kids on the basis of mental health and falling behind where they should be.
Parents got some frustrating news yesterday, NFL head coach Sean Payton has a crazy idea to have fans in stadiums, If you like swear words, this new Netflix show is for you and Mayor Ed Holder joins the show.
Blair & RV react to the storming of Capitol Hill, a new Danish kid’s show about a man who has to overcome the hardships of having a large penis has parents laughing under their breath and a scary incident occurred at a west London LCBO.
Canada lost to Amurrrica in the World Junior final and fans are pissed at what showed up in USA's team photo. A porch pirate in the GTA is going viral over a failed getaway attempt and Metallica achieves a crazy milestone.
A virtual fan at the World Juniors was caught lighting up on live TV, Michael Keaton is taking over for Ben Affleck as Batman and London Police busted a NYE party while handing out major fines!
This Russian/Canadian Timbits coach has a hard time moving on from the 72' Summit Series, Blair is being forced to watch Bridgerton and the fellas attempt to name London's first baby of 2021.
2020 was a helluva ride! Here's the highs and lows from the most challenging year of our lives.
Backdoor Santa stopped by #ClassicRockMornings with #BlairandRV to spread some adult Christmas joy!
The Mandalorian season finale blows up the internet, a 2nd lockdown is coming, the NHL is introducing a new division and Blair & RV open the 2nd last door on the Dadvent Calandar!
TFIF! The fellas open an envelope from the office of Doug Ford, but what's in it?! The Dadvent Calendar reveals an important grilling item and he won gold for Canada, now he's winning the hearts of people everywhere!
BlairandRV honor a classic Christmas villain in the Dadvent Calendar, RV channels his inner Dave Grohl with a round of Toilet Karaoke and another idiotic display of London Ontario driving!
Tom Cruise lost it on the set of Mission Impossible 7 because people weren't following COVID protocol, Scott Kitching made a Gretzky brother cry and #BlairandRV open another door on the Dadvent Calendar!
RV took his kids to see Santa in Victoria Park and everything went wrong, Lamar Jackson left Monday Night Football for an emergency bathroom break, Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree gets a 2020 re-do and Mayor Ed Holder joins the show!
London Mayor Ed Holder joins to speak about the tragic events that took place at Teeple Terrace, a video has gone viral showing hundreds of people ignoring COVID rules at Victoria Park and find out what happens when a $15,000 piece of radio equipment is destroyed!
Former Western Mustang hits it big with the NFL, Dadvent continues and a Burl Ives Christmas classic gets a 2020 re-do!
London is getting government money to fix the poop river, the USA has reportedly had contact with the "Galactic Federation" of Aliens, Rick Doyle joins to chat Knights at World Juniors and #BlairandRV open up the Dadvent calendar!
Movie theatres have been dealt another massive blow as Warner Bros makes a huge 2021 announcement, Buddy The Elf covers Alice in Chains and an Andy Williams Christmas classic gets a pandemic themed re-do.
Budweiser Gardens wants to let you drive the Zamboni, Parker opens the Dadvent Calandar to a juicy surprise and the government wants to give parents a nice little cash bonus before Christmas.
EMS in Chatham are under fire after a photo went viral of paramedics loading a pool table into the back of an ambulance, the NHL may NOT be returning in 2021 and Blair & RV open door #2 on the Dadvent Calendar!
Blair & RV open the first door on the Dadvent Calendar, Elf of the Shelf is back and his journey from the North Pole to London, Ontario was a little bumpy, the Baltimore Ravens are breaking records for COVID cases. Also, Miranda Chant hated snow days as a kid...find out why.
Did Blair haggle Christmas tree prices? Turns out Mike Tyson was blitzed during the fight on Saturday, Scott Moir & Tessa Virtue receive massive honour and the late David Prowse aka Darth Vader was terrible at keeping secrets.
A legendary London music venue may be closing, AC/DC celebrates a massive album debut, The Queen's Gambit is breaking Netflix records and UFC fighter Mike Perry walked out to the wrong song and totally went with it!
Dadvent is back! Also, the London Knights are losing a key member of their organization, London Knights voice Rick Doyle joins. COVID has claimed a famed piece of London nostalgia and Kiss makes big announcement!
The Rockefeller Christmas tree is straight out of Charlie Brown's Christmas, The Toronto Argonauts are boosting the spirit of their fans by going retro and with NYC schools are shutting down - what does this mean for Ontario?
How to make your own AC/DC song in 30 seconds, Waking up on Christmas to Wonder Woman, Robinson Cano flushes 24 million down the crapper and how Mr. Dressup inspired Exeter's latest criminal.
Two London men were caught swimming in the Thames River, Heinz is coming back to Canada, Wolfgang Van Halen hits #1 and the NHL is discussing big changes for 2021.
Wolfgang Van Halen shares a voicemail his late father Eddie left him, Somebody on Marketplace is trying to hose you for a PS5, the NHL has a new look and Blairs pulls a Jackass stunt on Richmond Row.
Dustin Johnson broke a Masters record, Mayor Ed Holder talks Yellow Zone, the Santa Parade caused a traffic nightmare and Costco North was evacuated!
Blair FINALLY GOT MARRIED, teens in Exeter are playing a really dangerous and stupid game on local streets and the same company that invented Viagra has a COVID vaccine!
London could break a near 20 year old record today! Dave Grohl talks about the new Foo's album "Medicine at Midnight" and you'll never believe how many COVID tests were needed to wrap filming on Jurassic World 3!
Blair is off today! RV talks about the new Foo Fighters album, the late Howie Meeker and his connection to London, Ontario and a famous London golfing landmark has shut down for good.
Blair & RV announce the grand prize winner for the $200,000 Fall Haul, A changing of Christmas traditions in Victoria Park and the Foo Fighters tease new music ahead of their SNL appearance.
RV had an awful experience getting his flu shot, the USA is still president-less because of a puppet, Stone Cold Steve Austin is getting a documentary and according to Blair, finally a reason to go to Windsor!
If you're suffering from an election hangover, the fellas got you covered with everything you need to know. Also, a mattress was found behind Joe Kools with a hilarious message written on it.
It's US election day and Blair & RV help Americans get to the polls with a new Canadian made prescription. RV is debating joining the PTA and if you like watching hockey from the stands, huge news for fans of the London Nationals!
RV scared the s--t out of a bunch of teenagers on Halloween, Doug Ford wants the OHL to return with body contact and the fellas talk about how the late Sean Connery had a connection to Port Stanley.
The fellas reveal their Halloween customes, Premier Doug Ford joins the show to chat pumpkin carving, Our resident witch Tatiana Whisper talks about hexing during a full moon Halloween and Mayor Ed Holder talks Trick-Or-Treating!
The OHL is a go! London Knights voice Rick Doyle joins the show, London yard waste guy becomes overnight hero and the first trailer for the David Bowie movie dropped and people aren't happy.
London Majors legend Cleveland Brownlee joins us to talk about Justin Turner celebrating a world series win despite testing positive for Covid during the game. Stephen King gives a shoutout to Dorchester and "Elton John" sings about the awful New York Jets.
Good news for kids and parents regarding Trick or Treating and the London Santa Claus Parade. A man is releasing a line of London Ontario scented candles and the infamous Talbot Street Bridge is getting a makeover.
Borat made an appearance in Stratford over the weekend, the OHL could be making a crazy change when it comes to their American teams and this license plate spotted here in London is GOLD JERRY, GOLD!
Today the boys talk about a crazy scene that happened on the LTC, how Charlie's Brown's Christmas specials won't be available on cable and the fact that Miley Cyrus is recording an album of Metallica covers.
Today the fellas chat about RV's cousin Steve winning Lottomax, a family from Woodstock is avoiding the pandemic by packing up and moving to the east coast and St. Thomas legend Jumbo Joe Thornton signs with the Leafs.
Blair & RV talk about creepy Pennywise sightings happening around London and RV's addiction to UberEats. The fellas also chat about Peyton Manning's new dad bod and an idiot that got pulled over on the 401 for driving on a rim!
Londoner Tyler Hetherington is living the dream as the first ever head coach of Fanshawe College's eSports team.
15 years ago the London Knights won their 1st Memorial Cup...and Londoner Andrew Kitt became an unexpected local celebrity.
Discussing the CERB vs EI. Who can apply? Will we owe after? Can we take advantage of both?
Pro grappler Tyson Dux joins Blair & RV to chat about life in lockdown and what he's doing to help pass the time with his 17 year old son.
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Will your kids school year be cancelled? What resources are available to keep my children learning? How long will social isolation last?
These are all questions Blair and RV asked Doug Ford Friday morning at 9:40 when he joined the show live from Queens Park in Toronto. Listen here as Premier Doug Ford shares an update on the provinces battle with COVID-19.
We spoke to Dr. Summers about the two assessment sites here in London. What happens when you go there. What will they do and are they now in fact testing there?
To celebrate the start of the NHL season, RV's wife Megan "attempts" to read hockey player names.
This is your chance to live vicariously through a university student as they party their ass off like there’s no tomorrow!
Ed, the man behind the famous @TalbotStreetBridge twitter account joins Blair & RV after ANOTHER moving truck crashed into the bridge!
Jux Cain joined us in the studio to chat about "Ethan's Fight - A Charity Wrestling Event" coming to Montcalm SS on June 23 2019.
It's the talk of the town...but was he actually there? Ryan called Joe Kool's to find out.
Rob Paulsen joins #TheRVshow show to chat about his famous roles on shows like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pinky and the Brain, GI Joe, Transformers and more.
Jim Duggan joined Ryan & Rubino to chat about how the wrestling industry has changed since the 80's, his favourite Canadian beer and his cross-Canada tour coming to London Music Hall.
Bill KcKeown, chair of the Banting 50 reunion joins Bronco alumnus Ryan Valdron in studio as they discuss what's in store for the highly anticipated reunion weekend!
What's the secret to a great caesar? Listen here to find out. Check out everything to do with Canada's national cocktail at the Great Canadian Caesarfest Saturday May 11th at the London Convention Center!
April 27, 2019 Stax is joined by former London Knight and NHL 60 goal man, Dennis Maruk. Dennis shares stories about his time with the Knights, his legendary moustache, and recalls some of his favourite tunes during his NHL career. Tune into Stax After Dark, every Saturday night from 8-9 on Classic Rock 98.1
April 13, 2019: Stax is joined by Ed Holder, the mayor of London. Ed shares some great stories about his time as a nightclub doorman here in London when he was a young philosophy student at Western. Tune into Stax After Dark, every Saturday night from 8-9 on Classic Rock 98.1
April 20, 2019: Stax is joined by Carole Pope, one of the founders of the 80s new wave rock band Rough Trade. Carole shares stories about a couple of Rough Trade's biggest hits and some of her early musical influences. Tune into Stax After Dark, every Saturday night from 8-9 on Classic Rock 98.1
Tournament chair Greg Matthison and in-game host Jake McKenzie join #TheRVshow to chat about the 2019 edition of the GOT Game Street Hockey showdown.
Home County Music and Art Festival is celebrating its 46th year in London and the festival's Artistic Director, Tim Fraser, stopped by Classic Rock Mornings to make a big announcement about this year's festival headliners! Bonus: he brought Stax and Blair coffee and doughnuts. You're welcome back any time, Tim!
One of the most anticipated movies of the year was released last night-- Avengers: Endgame. Already shattering ticket sales records before its release, Endgame is expected to break even more box office records over the next couple of days for its opening weekend. Our evening guy, Dan "Danos" Wylie called Classic Rock Mornings to give his review. Did it live up to the hype?
It's here. Vladdy Jr. Day has arrived in Toronto.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the #1 prospect in Major League Baseball will be making his highly-anticipated debut for the Jays vs Oakland tonight.
We caught up with our MLB insider, Jeff "Big Red" Teolis to chat about the excitement surrounding this debut...
April 6, 2019: Stax is joined by Rick Doyle, voice of the London Knights on Rogers TV. Rick talks about his time as a London Knight back in the mid-70s and the music that got his teamed pumped up before a big game. Also, Stax picks Rick's alcohol expertise and gets him to choose which booze pairings go best with certain iconic classic rock tunes.
Tune into Stax After Dark, every Saturday night from 8-9 on Classic Rock 98.1
Voice actor Kevin Conroy joins tells us about his experiences voicing The Dark Knight in the 90's animated series and how much he enjoyed working alongside Mark Hamill.
Billy Dee Williams joins #TheRVshow to chat about his involvement on Star Wars Episode 9, playing Harvey Dent in Batman 89, Niagara Falls ComicCon and more.
Amazing Race Canada Favourites Jet & Dave are looking to win the fan vote which will see them compete again on The Amazing Race Canada! Dave joins #TheRVshow to share the exciting news!
Rickey Medlocke, guitarist for Lynyryd Skynyrd joins #TheRVshow to chat about the bands farewell tour, when he was asked to re-join the band and the history behind Ronnie Van Zant's real-life approach to song-writing
The 19th annual Battle of the Bands for Wellspring goes down March 1st at London Music Hall!
Troy joined Ryan Valdron to chat about season 10 of Swamp People, alligator hunting, cuisine and why's he's coming to London, Ontario!
Canadian Icon Ed The Sock and "Red" Liana K join the #TheRVshow to talk about their "War on Stupid" tour. Ryan also asks the duo some hard-hitting personal questions.
TheRVshow hit Richmond Row to ask non-football fans fake questions about the Superbowl...and their answers were hilarious!
Ewan and Ryan form The Sheepdogs joined #TheRVshow live from the Juno Nomination party at CBC headquarters in Toronto.
Thanks to 98.1 football expert Sara Rubino for joining the show for another round of Big TD's!
Moe joins Ryan Valdron to chat about touring with their friends The Odds, recording with rock legend Todd Rundgren and the re-issue of their 1988 debut studio album "Love Junk".
While making pizza dough with his daughter, Steve Stax discovered that his stainless steel bowl sounds like the intro of an iconic Rock N Roll classic!
Former London Knight favourite, Rob Schremp joined Classic Rock Mornings from his home in Florida for a very candid conversation about life after pro hockey and his struggles with depression and anxiety.
The Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2018 was announced, including Gary Bettman. The argument here isn't whether or not Bettman should be in the hall, rather, should he be featured front and center in the photo the NHL tweeted out the other day? Steve Stax has something to say about this
After a photo of her Gene Simmons Halloween costume went viral, we decided to call 9 year-old Leah...with a MASSSIVE SURPRISE!
Cam McQueen driver for Northern Nightmare joins #TheRVshow to chat about Monster Jam coming to Budweiser Gardens!
Did you know that Little Caesars Arena was modeled after another iconic NHL arena? Tom Wilson, CEO of Olympia Sports & Entertainment joins the show with some really cool stories.
Comedy legends Martin Short & Steve Martin joined #TheRVshow to chat about their new stage show and the legalization of marijuana in Canada.
WWE Hall of Famer and WCW Legend Diamond Dallas Page joined #TheRVshow to chat about life after wrestling and what inspired him to create DDP Yoga.
TheRVshow broadcasted live from the kick-off of airshow London and had a chance to talk with many pilots including Western Sensitivity Grad Pete McLeod, pilot of the Redbull stunt plane.
Being a parent....sometimes it's hard to contain yourself when stuff like this happens.
Do you ever wonder what was going through Mick Foley's head (other than his tooth) when Undertaker threw him off Hell In A Cell in 1998? Mick joined the show to share all the secrets! Catch Mick Foley: 20 Years of Hell - September 7th at London Music Hall!
San Francisco has introduced a Poop Patrol to help clean city streets...I thought they needed a theme song.
Brendan Wraith from Ilderton Red Army Men's Baseball team joins #TheRVshow to chat about their trip to nationals and how the team needs your help!
Typically, we scan the local online classifieds for Desperation Station, however, every so often, our listeners reach out to us for help. Hayley met a dude named Joe at the Wortley Roadhouse on Saturday night and gave him her number...
Irwin from the Globe of Death crew joined #TheRVshow to chat about their appearance at Baconfest and how they train for one of the worlds most dangerous stunt shows!
Rick from Sandman joined #TheRVshow to tell us how Metallica gave them a seal of approval. We also chat Lucan Baconfest!
Following Donald Trump's accusation that Canadians are NAFTA cheaters who smuggle American goods across the border (including brand new shoes that we apparently scuff up to look "used"), Classic Rock Mornings put this little diddy together!
Crossing the border for half a day, Hit Port Huron with all my pay, Sweet sweet deals my trunk is stacked Cheap shirts, cheap pants, our bags are packed We spend our cash, we buy some bling And when we're hungry, Bob Evans is our thing Eat some chicken, Buy some booze Head home to Canada With our scuffed up shoes
We wear American shoes We wear American shoes Smuggle them on our feet Trump says we're NAFTA cheats We wear American shoes
Today on The Ryan Valdron Show...you had to sing the opening line from Black Dog for a chance to win Robert Plant tickets. Featuring special guest judge...the Prince of Darkness - OZZY OSBOURNE!
Art from Everclear joins #TheRVshow to talk about why 90's nostalgia is huge right now.
Sleazy P. Martini manager for thrash metal legends GWAR joins #TheRVshow to chat about how much of a pain in the ass it is to cross the border. We also detail what's in store for GWAR BOHABS (fans) at the first ever Rock 'N' Con!
"Meet It or Eat It" this morning: Blair was given the choice to rank who he thinks are the best announcers at 98.1 OR take a spoonful of pasta sauce that was in the staff fridge for the past year!
Desperation Station: Looking for the girl who clobbered a corn dog and a sausage on a bun from the chip truck
Victoria Matiash of ESPN weighs in on the Golden Knights' glitzy pre-game entertainment-- will we see other NHL teams attempt to match the entertainment value of Vegas?
A Toto classic gets a reworking following the cancellation of "Roseanne"
After discovering that one of our staff members lives in an apartment with no windows, we introduce a new feature called "Skylight Weather Report with The President's Kid"
And, after shrugging off a puck to the face in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals, we explore the science behind Ovechkin's rock hard head
May 29, 2018... Chatting about that awesome pregame show by the Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals. Also, it's 2018, can you still buy an ashtray? It's a topic that morphed into a conversation about other forgotten vintage furniture pieces and trinkets. Plus, in Desperation Station, Mr. Perfect is looking for someone who can live up to his standards!
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister joined the show and you'll never guess his latest project! If you're a parent or grandparent...TRUST ME - you'll be thankful for this! Catch Dee at Rock'N'Con coming to London Music Hall June 8-10th!
Great White guitarist and co-founding member Mark Kendall joins The Ryan Valdron Show to share a hilarious story of what inspired the band to change their name from "Dante Fox" to "Great White".
During the Classic Rock 20" May 2-4 Countdown to Summer, Ryan gave a shout-out to the Labatt factory in London, Ontario!
Host of "Off The Rush" and "Ice Cap" on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio, Nick Alberga joins #TheRVshow with his thoughts on the new Leafs GM and East/West series predictions.
Victoria Matiash of ESPN predicted the Nashville Predators going all the way from day 1 of the playoffs. With the Preds and Jets heading into game 7 tonight, she's not straying from that prediction. After all, you can't spell "Prediction" without "PRED"!
The Classic Rock Mornings team of Stax, Blair and Mindy is going camping next Thursday night and will be doing their show from Fanshawe Conservation Area on Friday morning (May 18). They need a good name for the trip. Have a listen to the suggestions that have come in so far from FREE Nation and help us #RockTheCampsite!
Following the birth of his twin boys, Blair has announced that it's time for him to get snipped. FREE Nation weighed in with some advice and their own stories of getting chopped!
Calgary parents were shocked to discover their neighbor set up an alarm that erupted any time their kids would play outside. How would you react to this?
Plan on watching Game 7 tonight between the Leafs and Bruins? Might want to stop by Crazy Joe Bowen's Liquidation World!
Norm James, host of The Leafs Convo, joined Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax to talk about the thrill of awaiting the Leafs vs Bruins Game 7 tonight...also, his Leafs tree is up and ready to bring some magic for the Blue and White!
Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax was joined by Norman James, host of The Leafs Convo podcast to talk about the Buds heading into Game 5 tomorrow night and what went wrong for them last night
With a nerve-wracking game 3 looming tonight for the Leafs, Norman James, host of The Leafs Convo joined Classic Rock Mornings to talk about what has gone wrong in the first 2 games and what fans of the Buds can expect tonight.
The very funny Jeff Leeson dropped by #TheRVshow to chat about his Live Taping coming to London Music Hall April 28th...he also went off the cuff on our producer Taylor. This is hilarious!
Why should kids be the only ones who get to have fun on Easter? Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax talks about a new character who should start making his rounds at this time of year!
Are you looking for an authentic way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day this weekend? Should you ever put green dye in your beer? Does anyone ever say "Top O' The Mornin to ya"? Stax, Blair, and Mindy chatted with Claire at the Guiness brewery in Dublin to find out!
With the success and popularity of Alexa, Amazon's portable virtual assistant, the online shipping giant has released a version exclusively for London, Ontario. Introducing: Linda.
He's one half of the Raw Tag Team Champions, The "Swiss Cyborg" Cesaro joined #TheRVshow to chat about Wrestlemania season and the amount of strength it takes to body-slam The Big Show. Cesaro also shares a funny story about who fixed his teeth after they got knocked out during a match!
Ahead of his Paranormal show in Windsor, the shock rock legend chatted with Steve Stax of Classic Rock Mornings
What happens when Stax dresses up as a priest and attempts to joke around with Scott and Tessa? A fail of colossal proportions, that's what.
Stats Canada wants to know how much you pay for your weed. They're using the majesty of song to attract pot smokers to participate in their survey
If you were eating fish food at a local pet store, hanging around Wally World in the 90s, or watching a granny score big at the slots, someone is searching for you in Desperation Station!
Promoting the new book he wrote with Ken Reid, "Dennis Maruk: The Unforgettable Story of Hockey's Forgotten 60-Goal Man", former NHL player and London Knight, Dennis Maruk, joined Classic Rock Mornings w/ Steve Stax to talk about his book, his glory days, and his legendary Fu-Manch moustache!
Cynthia Hare from the Toronto Boat Show joined #TheRVshow to chat about the January 2018 event.
With Thanksgiving approaching this weekend, Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax were talking everything from whether or turnips belong anywhere near a meal and tips on cooking the perfect bbq'd bird. These two phone calls came in back to back and made our day! Have a listen...
Catch Desperation Station weekday mornings at 6:10 & 8:20 on Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax!
Following the news that Playboy Magazine founder Hugh Hefner has passed away, Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax paid tribute to the 91 year-old horn dog with another song spoof.
Sing along! I saw my first playboy when I was 12 years-old It was in the back of my father's garage with my school friend, Mario I didn't know what to think at the time, looking at all that skin But, every time an other issue came out, Dad had the biggest grin
Because of Hugh Hefner, Hugh Hugh Hugh Hugh
He walked around in a bathrobe right up to his dying days He'd leave his house in his pajamas cuz that was just his way He lived in a giant mansion, paid for with his Playboy loot If you ever get a chance to go inside, please put on a hazmat suit
Because of Hugh Hefner, Hugh Hugh Hugh Hugh
Following the news that Wille, Wiarton's long-serving Groundhog day ambassador, had passed away, Classic Rock Mornings offered up this small tribute out of respect.
Derry Grehan joins #TheRVshow to talk about a full summer of touring, writing songs at Fanshawe College in the early 80's and about what makes the perfect set-list.
The Oxford Dodge 10 Second Challenge is back...powered by Oxford Mobility...every weekday at 7:40am with Classic Rock Mornings. Brad got through this morning and had a shot at $250. He got 6 of the 10 songs correct, which means there will be even more in the pot tomorrow morning! 679-3733
Shortly after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made it to the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax re-worked an old Bob Dylan standard. In case you didn't have time to read the piece in the magazine, this song should crystallize it in a nutshell for you!
Tom Cruise recently confirmed the rumours about a sequel to Top Gun. He says filming could start in the next year. What will Maverick's role be in Top Gun 2? Have a listen to this reworking of Danger Zone for an important clue!
Did you know the Rolling Stones once promised to return to London after their show was cancelled in 1965? Well, they've had 52 years to make good on that promise, which is why there is petition you can sign to help get their attention and hold them accountable! Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax chatted with Hap Campbell, the man behind the petition.
It's a conversation that appears to have no end-- to go ahead with a bus rapid transit system in London, or scrap the idea altogether. A recent poll indicates that a majority of Londoners are against it. Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax paid homage to a thundering rock n roll classic with a slight lyrical adjustment!
Following the news that the Eagles are suing a place in Mexico that calls itself the "Hotel California", we put together a "litigation" version of the legendary tune.
Yes, it happened again-- some hapless fool underestimated the power of the Talbot Street Bridge and its insatiable appetite for trucks. FREE 98.1 listener, Debbie, challenged us to write a parody tune about the recent carnage. Challenge accepted, Debbie!
Myles Goodwyn of April Wine talks about his solo tour "Up Close & Personal" coming to The Aeolian this summer.
The London Knights begin Round 2 vs The Erie Otters tonight. Classic Rock Mornings with Steve Stax has re-written a rock n' roll gem which we hope will help fuel our boys in Green! Go Knights Go!
Chatting with Londoner Graham Lear who's worked with Reo Speedwagon, Carlos Santana and more!
Ahead of Game 7 between the London Knights and Windsor Spitfires tonight at Budweiser Gardens, Steve Stax of Classic Rock Mornings channeled his inner Bruce Springsteen as a plea for victory... WARNING Stax sings. Your ears may bleed!
Steve Stax of Classic Rock Mornings chats with legendary Canadian producer Bob Ezrin. Have a listen as they discuss everything from the discovery of Alice Cooper to finding art and beauty in literally everything around us.
How would John react when we tell him he's off to see one of the worlds MOST FAMOUS rock bands? Listen to find out!
Don Gunn takes home more than $500 cash with The Oxford Dodge 10 Second Challenge powered by Oxford Mobility!
Richmond Row NEVER disappoints on #StPaddysDay! I went and asked a bunch of drunk millennials to identify famous rock-stars and they had no idea what I was talking about...
Colin James joins #TheRVshow ahead of his performance at London's Centennial Hall. Colin chats about going back to his roots, his travel schedule and plans for summer 2017.
Greg Keelor joins #TheRVshow to chat about 30 years with Blue Rodeo, the bands winter tour and what the agenda for a "rare" day off consists of.
Randy Brown, driver of the most legendary truck out there joins #TheRVshow to chat about MONSTER JAM rolling it's way into Budweiser Gardens in London, Ontario.
Royce White, star Center for the London Lightning joined #TheRVshow to chat about the teams big streak and gave his Superbowl predictions! Powered by White Oaks Mall.
The building owners are threatening this restaurant to change it's name because it's offending the locals (laugh out loud).
With Guns N' Roses tickets on the line...it's winner take all! Can Stephanie complete the sweep on Free's Five Days of Christmas? Listen here to find out!
Spencer "Spenny" Rice of Kenny VS Spenny fame brings his solo musical tour to Sammy Krenshaws Tillsonburg on Thursday December 15th.
Lee Cassar, President of "Plow Your Neighbour" joins #TheRVshow to talk about London's newest snow-removal app!
Garth Hudson & Sister Maud Hudson join #TheRVshow to chat about the 40th anniversary celebration of "The Last Waltz" happening at the Grand Opening of the Jack Richardson Music Hall of Fame in London, Ontario.
Canadian comedy legend Bruce McCulloch (Kids in the Hall) joins Ryan to chat about his "Young, Drunk Punk" comedy tour coming to London, Ontario.
TheRVshow invested some serious money in a state of the art "Richmond Row" camera system that records what hockey jerseys people are wearing on opening day. This years results....are absolutely shocking.
He's sold over 15 million records, added 3 Grammy's to his living-room shelf...and now he's set to rock London Music Hall. Legendary rock n' roll guitarist Steve Vai joins #TheRVshow to chat his anniversary tour and life beyond the strings.
The NHL is getting ready to take over Budweiser Gardens on Sunday Oct 2nd - Mike Matheson joins the show to chat some puck and what it's like playing with the legend that is...Jaromir Jagr!
The Stax Show called our grand prize winner Chris Bougie to give him the big news! Have a listen.
Festival Director Aaron McMillan joins #TheRVshow show to talk about the 7th annual Dundas Street Festival.
Mr. Lahey & Cheeseburger Randy from "The Trailer Park Boys" join #TheRVshow to chat about their show at Sammy Krenshaw's in Tillsonburg. As well as life on the road, dope festivals and Sam Losco's hot-dogs.
Londoner Dennis Kjeldsen (hubby of Heather on The Stax Show) is getting set to defend his 1st ever Fantasy Football Championship! With Ryan's help, they talked some SMASH about the other teams in his league!
Race Director Steve Ryall joins #TheRVshow show to talk about the latest (and tastiest) race in the Run The District series!
At WWE London, Ryan's buddy Aarron fooled a bunch of kids into thinking he was the real Kevin Owens. He even made a kid cry (whoops)! Here's how it happened.
It's been 31 years since we saw Goonies on the big screen....but will it ever happen again?
With WWE Live! Summerslam Heatwave Tour rolling through Budweiser Gardens, The Miz checks in with #TheRVshow to talk about wrasslin', the Cleveland Cavaliers, his WrestleMania dream match and whether or not he's ever made a child cry.
A #FreeNation listener called in to argue that Chicago would have been a more dangerous location for the games over Rio. Things got heated.
WWE Legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts joins #TheRVshow to talk about overcoming drug and alcohol addictions and life after wrestling.
The Spiny Softshell Turtle has been added to the endangered species list. I wonder why?
We noticed Ryan from The City of London working hard on the new sidewalks outside the Free 98-1 World Headquarters - so we decided to salute him on air!
Jake Jeffrey from @AroundTheOHL joins #TheRVshow to help celebrate the London Knights Memorial Cup victory!
Scotty from London band "After The Lounge" joined #TheRVshow to talk about how Gord Downie and The Hip influenced an entirely new generation of Canadian rockers.
With one game left to go, Jake Jeffrey from @AroundTheOHL joins #TheRVshow to chat London Knights.
Sick of Being Stopped At Trains? Here's What London Should REALLY Invest In! by ClassicRock981
2x Stanley Cup Champion, 2x Olympic Gold Medalist and London's own...Drew Doughty joins #TheRVshow to chat about his involvement with #McHappyDay. Also, his OHL Championship series predictions!
A construction worker had his junk messed with after using a porta-potty...in the most terrifying way possible.
Congratulations to Danielle Bryant of the Free Nation! She's off to see the most anticipated rock and roll show on the planet with a Free Road Trip 2 Guns' N Roses this summer in Toronto!
If this mattress detects two people making-sexy time, it sends an alert straight to your smart-phone. Handy!
If you stopped by the Free-98.1 booth at the London Spring Home & Garden Show, chances are you dropped in a ballot for this!
Smash Wrestling's own Dillon Andrews joined The Ryan Valdron Show to chat Forest City Rampage happening tomorrow at Cowboys Ranch!
What would Jay "The Pool Builder" and his crew do without Classic Rock, Free 98-1 all day long?
Willing to make a simple trade for free pizza and a chance to help the environment? Pat Finelli from Pizza Pizza joins #TheRVshow to tell us about Slices For Devices.
Glenn is the playwright and writing force behind the upcoming production of “Manuel”, based on Richard Manuel of The Band.
Broadcasting out of London, Ontario...I never expected somebody from this place to call! The power of technology!
Ashley "Sewer Princess" Rammeloo joins #TheRVshow to chat about derby-life and Forest City Derby Girls "DECADE of DESTRUCTION".
March 16th is Stone Cold Steve Austin Day. Ryan invites London's own Dillon Andrews on the show to highlight the career of a wrestling legend.
The 2016 London Golf Show & Sale happens this weekend at Western Fair District and it sounds like a golfer's dream.
Every day at 4:20 on The Ryan Valdron Show we test your knowlegde in the Classic Rock Quiz. Can you conquer it?
One brother won 300 million in the Powerball Lottery, the other brother won too...but only $7. This poses the question...
When the Foo Fighters teased a band announcement, the world began thinking they were breaking up...turns out...
George Thorogood discusses how the rock and roll landscape has changed from the 1970's to now.
Pat Finelli from Pizza Pizza joins Ryan to talk about everyone's favourite BIG GAME food choices, including some new items you have to try!
Neil and Dave from 54-40 play an unplugged version of "Lies To Me" Live in the Free 98-1 Classic Rock Studios.
Neil and Dave from 54-40 joined us to chat about their new record "La Difference". They also performed "Lies To Me" live in studio. Listen here!
We take a trip back in time to this day in 1982 when Ozzy was so high on drugs he didn't know what was living and what was real. Also, Pearl Jam announces Canadian tour dates. Details here!
The Knights Machine keeps producing! Jake Jeffrey from @AroundTheOHL joins Ryan Valdron to talk about which London Knight sits a top the NHL mid-term draft rankings.
Also, Jerry from the Free Nation wants Ryan to honor Lemmy by doing this with his microphone.
Poor Alvin...his new movie opened the same day as the biggest movie ever made and has made about 595 million bucks less.
Ryan & Jake chat about what London Knights will be representing their countries on junior hockey's biggest stage!
Way to go, Brian Dalrymple! He and his son Lucas are off to see the Jays battle the Rangers in game 1 of the ALDS!
BlackburnNews.com's Scott Kitching interviews Peter Fragiskatos, Liberal candidate in London North Centre
BlackburnNews.com's Scott Kitching interviews German Gutierrez, NDP candidate in London North Centre
BlackburnNews.com's Scott Kitching interviews Carol Dyck, Green Party candidate for London North Centre.
Randy Sheffield takes a look at fixed, variable, and blended mortgage rates in this week's Money Matters.
After the Jays clinched a playoff spot, Munenori Kawasaki made some very special plans.
London West candidates Kate Young (LPC), Matthew Rowlinson (NDP), and Dimitri Lascaris (Green Party) debate the issues at BlackburnNews.com.
On September 25th , BlackburnNews.com hosted a candidates debate for the riding of London Fanshawe. Candidates Suzanna Dieleman (CPC), Matthew Peloza (Green Party), Khalil Ramal (LPC), and Irene Mathyssen (NDP) debated issues including the economy, health care, the environment, and infrastructure.
In honour of back to school, Ryan asked his newborn baby a trivia question and believe it or not...HE WAS RIGHT!
The Money Man, Randy Sheffield, gives insight on changing mortgage rates, personal insurance, and GICs.
While talking to a caller about the future of Black Sabbath, the conversation began to sway in the direction of Rock Divas.
Randy Sheffield, Division Director at Investors Group Financial Services Inc. explains some differences between Personal Insurance and Mortgage Insurance.
Randy Sheffield, Division Director at Investors Group Financial Services Inc. explains some fine points of the Canadian Registered Education Savings Plan.
August 27th, 2015 marked the 25th anniversary of the passing of Stevie Ray Vaughn, one of the most influential guitarists in blues and rock history. Gordie Johnson joins us to talk about how Stevie's legacy influenced him and Big Sugar.
Not only does Ronda know how to end a match in 32 seconds, but she also knows how to serve up a MASSIVE BURN!
The Made In London 4 Special, showcasing the bands and artists who won Free 98.1's Made In London competition. They were voted as the best band or artist each month and took $4000 to Emac Recording Studios to record their original songs.
The Made In London 4 Special, showcasing the bands and artists who won Free 98.1's Made In London competition. They were voted as the best band or artist each month and took $4000 to Emac Recording Studios to record their original songs.
The Made In London 4 Special, showcasing the bands and artists who won Free 98.1's Made In London competition. They were voted as the best band or artist each month and took $4000 to Emac Recording Studios to record their original songs.
London's White Oak's Park is a Top 4 finalist in TSN's Project Play $250,000 community upgrade.
Friend of the show Luke "The Slugger" Duke recorded a song for us expressing our love for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Phil Rudd avoids jail time and gets off lucky. What is his sentence? Find out in The Rock Lounge Powered by Tek Savvy
Paul McCartney has some strong opinions about John Lennon's legacy. Find out what he had to say in The Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy!
Van Halen opened up their tour in Seattle with a song they haven't played live in 35 years. Find out which one in the Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy!
Need proof that Dave Grohl is THE coolest guy in rock? Find it in the Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy!
Photo credit: Associated Press/Nick Wass
Is there new Guns N' Roses on the way? The Stax Show gives you more in the Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy
Sad news this past weekend with the announcement that Chris Squire, the legendary bassist for Yes, had passed away at 67 years-old. Hear more with The Stax Show in the Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy...
How long does The Who have left as a band? Find out with The Stax Show in The Rock Lounge powered by Tek Savvy!
This week on The Stax Show with Blair and Brandt: Blair is getting waxed and one of his favourite bands stopped by to lay down a manscaping-inspired song for him... Also, what would you do if you caught someone trying to break into your car at 3 am?
Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody is turning 40 and the band wants you to celebrate with beer. More details with The Stax Show in the Rock Lounge!