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The Mikey Show - FM 94.9 - 01/05/12

Thursday, January 5, 2012

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The show opened with Mikey sharing his personal fitness experiments, from stair‑running sprints to a bench‑press goal of 225 lb, while Woods and Jay weighed in on everything from free‑agency strategy to the awkwardness of public proposals. Listeners called in with cringe‑worthy foot‑in‑mouth stories, a serious murder‑suicide update, and a heartfelt plea for Brandy Ward’s medical fundraiser, juxtaposed with lighter bits like the ‘I love you so much’ text prank and a dating‑site name‑popularity study. The hosts also debated New Year’s resolutions, the merits of Joe Torre’s Dodgers bid, and wrapped up with a quirky Show‑and‑Tell segment highlighting gadgets and novelty items. Throughout, the banter touched on topics ranging from fitness and relationships to crime, politics, and pop‑culture trivia.

What happened, in order

  1. Stair‑running bit

    Mikey describes his new habit of running up and down stairs at home, aiming to go from nine to ten trips as a baby‑step workout.

  2. Bench press goal

    Mikey shares his ambition to bench 225 pounds by year’s end, detailing his current reps and pride in lifting heavier than before.

  3. Awkward kiss‑cam proposal

    A UCLA basketball game kiss‑cam proposal goes horribly wrong when the girlfriend says no, leaving the guy kneeling in embarrassment.

  4. Lake Tahoe proposal

    Mikey recounts his own nervous proposal to Rebecca at a Lake Tahoe rest stop, where he awkwardly asks her to marry him while overlooking the lake.

  5. Iowa caucus explained

    Brian Williams on Letterman describes the Iowa caucus as a tradition where roughly the number of voters could fit in the new Cowboys stadium, noting it’s non‑binding but influential.

  6. Coronado murder‑suicide

    The show outlines a New Year’s Eve murder‑suicide in Coronado where John Robert Reeves allegedly shot his brother’s sister Karen out of jealousy after meeting Matthew Satterley.

  7. Casey Anthony video

    Casey Anthony posts her first video since acquittal, speaking vaguely about her life while avoiding mention of her daughter Kaylee, prompting discussion about her motives.

  8. I love you so much prank

    Jay suggests a prank where you repeatedly text “I love you so much” to a partner and keep replying the same phrase, creating an awkward but funny loop.

  9. Dating‑site name study

    A Humboldt University study shows that names like Kevin, Mandy, Justin and Chantal get fewer clicks on dating sites, while names such as Alexander, Charlotte, Emma and Max are favored.

  10. Joe Torre Dodgers bid

    Woods reports that former Yankees manager Joe Torre is trying to buy the financially troubled Los Angeles Dodgers, while the Miami Marlins have acquired Venezuelan pitcher Carlos Zambrano.

  11. Brandy Ward fundraiser

    Listener M1 Buzz calls in to support Brandy Ward, a 17‑year‑old Claremont High student who suffered cardiac arrest on a Utah ski trip and now needs $9,800 for medical transport.

  12. Mikey Show and Tell

    The hosts recommend quirky products: the Flick Kick Field Goal iPhone app, Frownies wrinkle‑treatment sheets, a GoPro camera for surf/ bike helmets, and an instant Polaroid Z340 camera.

People mentioned

MikeyWoodsLauren O'BrienJayNicoleGarrettAdamMatt CommerceHeatherAntboKatieRebeccaKim HardemBill