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28 Hour Show - 2005 - Part 27

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28 Hour Show 2005 - Rock 105.3KIOZRock 105.3

Lord of the Rings watch alongRadio show banterMovie commentaryStaff interactionsIrreverent humorSan Diego referencesFantasy film discussionControversial jokesHobbit cultureThe One Ringlord of the ringsfellowship of the ring

The Mikey Show hosts a live watch-along of "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" for their listeners, providing running commentary and jokes over the film's opening scenes. Mikey, feeling a crash, drinks a Red Bull while setting up the DVD sync with Boston Rock and Eddie. Staff members Skye and Sean are late, with Sean arriving mid-movie, and Ashley is working. The hosts interject the movie's narration with irreverent humor, personal anecdotes, and controversial jokes, including Mikey questioning the "masculinity" of Sauron's ring, joking about hobbit hygiene, and making light of topics like abortion and Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's, leading to reactions from Skye and other staff. Guests Bobby Colonels and Joey also join the watch-along.

What happened, in order

  1. Lord of the Rings Watch-Along Setup

    Mikey explains how listeners can sync their DVDs to watch "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring" with the show.

  2. Movie Starts, Staff Missing

    The show begins the movie countdown, noting that Skye and Sean are late, and Ashley is working during the watch-along.

  3. The Ring's Masculinity

    Mikey questions if Sauron's ring is a "cool" item of power, comparing it to "Gay Chase's ring" and debating its masculinity.

  4. Sean's Late Arrival & San Diego Mayor

    Sean finally arrives late to the studio, and Mikey makes a joke about San Diego Mayor Donna Frye finding the rings.

  5. Hobbit Hygiene & Joey Joins

    Mikey speculates humorously about hobbit sewage systems and invites guest Joey to join them for the movie.

  6. Rob's Barbecue & Offensive Jokes

    Mikey brings up Rob's barbecue where Skye and Mikey weren't invited, then makes a series of controversial jokes about abortion and episiotomies.

  7. Bilbo's Alzheimer's & Reagan Joke

    Mikey makes a joke comparing Bilbo's forgetfulness to Alzheimer's and Ronald Reagan's death, which Skye finds offensive.

  8. Teasing Sean About Gandalf's Beard

    Mikey and the crew tease Sean about the grimy hobbit environment and challenge him to interact with Gandalf's beard.

  9. The Ring's Elvish Inscription

    The hosts react to the reveal of the Elvish inscription on the One Ring, with Mikey joking about "blue suede shoes."

  10. Sauron's Return & Mikey's Inattention

    As the movie explains Sauron's return and the ring's power, Mikey admits he wasn't paying attention and asks what kind of ring it is again.

People mentioned

MikeySkyeSeanAshleyBoston RockEddieBobby ColonelsJoeyGay ChaseDonna FryePeter JacksonRonald ReaganNancy ReaganHugh GrantShaquille O'NealMark Spitz