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28 Hour Show 2008 - Rock 105.3KIOZRock 105.3

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Near the end of the 28-hour Mikey Show, callers Chuck and Wade argued whether a working musician can support a family or must ultimately choose the band over the relationship. Dan Patrick explained how he makes interviews feel natural, defended Keith Olbermann's talent despite Sean's objections, and coached Mikey to ask shorter, open-ended questions. Sleep deprivation fueled Sean's no-shower plan, Ashley's accidental theft of Mikey's care package, and the surreal Sky and Ramsey sketch. Mindy explained the work of Rady Children's Hospital before the crew revealed a $20,406 fundraising total, and the P1 listeners capped the marathon with a signed banner and emotional thanks.

What happened, in order

  1. Can a rocker raise a family?

    Chuck said he kept his job while advancing his band and supporting his child, while Wade argued that an emerging musician's touring demands make family life nearly impossible.

  2. Bed angels without a shower

    An exhausted Sean insisted he would go straight to bed without showering after the 28-hour show, horrifying the crew with plans to make dirty 'bed angels.'

  3. The stolen care package

    Ashley discovered that she had accidentally taken the care package labeled for Mikey and eaten the beef jerky Rebecca packed for him.

  4. Dan Patrick's interview philosophy

    Dan Patrick said he gets revealing interviews by treating celebrities naturally, asking only what genuinely interests him, and creating a real exchange instead of flattering them.

  5. Never ask yes or no

    Dan described a week-long questioning seminar and explained that prompts beginning with how, why, or who keep guests—and even his own children—talking.

  6. The Keith Olbermann argument

    Sean said Keith Olbermann often plays the smartest and funniest person in the room, while Dan defended his singular talent and separated their SportsCenter chemistry from politics.

  7. Dan critiques Mikey

    When Mikey asked for feedback, Dan said his questions were sometimes overexplained and coached him to ask the short, direct question and let the answer breathe.

  8. Sky and Ramsey

    The crew replayed a delirious improvised bit in which wealthy Sky tormented her fictional servant Ramsey over his treehouse, pool chores, missing ham, and bizarre meowing.

  9. A banner from the P1s

    Listeners presented Mikey with a huge signed banner, and the station offered rides to anyone in the parking lot who was too exhausted to drive safely.

  10. $20,406 for Rady Children's

    Mindy and the hosts announced that the marathon raised $20,406 for Rady Children's Hospital, including Bo Bice's $500 and several listener gifts near $1,000.

People mentioned

MikeyChuckWadeSeanAshleyRebeccaDan PatrickKeith OlbermannChris RockReggie MillerCharles BarkleySkyRamseyMindy