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The Mikey Show - FM 94.9 - 10/17/11

Monday, October 17, 2011

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The show opened with host Mikey introducing co‑hosts Woods, L.O.B. (Lauren), Jay and phone screener Chris, then quickly moved into a charity segment with Andrea Moriarty of Banding Together about an instrument drive for special‑needs kids. The tone shifted dramatically when the crew reported the fatal IndyCar crash of Dan Weldon, sharing details of the Las Vegas wreck and paying tribute with a five‑lap salute. Later, lighter bits included a review of Footloose praising Julianne Hough, a critique of The Thing’s spaceship interiors, a memorable slap self‑defense demo where L.O.B. struck Jay’s arm, and a listener poll that declared candy corn hideous.

What happened, in order

  1. Banding Together Charity

    Andrea Moriarty from Banding Together promotes an instrument drive and upcoming concert to raise money for music therapy for kids with special needs.

  2. Dan Weldon Death News

    The crew breaks the news of IndyCar driver Dan Weldon's fatal crash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, discussing the wreck and his legacy.

  3. Footloose Friday Box Office

    Woods celebrates Footloose's strong weekend earnings, praising Julianne Hough's performance and the film's nostalgic appeal.

  4. The Thing Review

    Mikey and Lauren discuss the 2011 prequel The Thing, praising its acting, plot, and effects while criticizing its spaceship interior scenes.

  5. Spaceship Rant

    Mikey argues that showing the inside of any spaceship in movies always looks stupid and should be avoided.

  6. Rebecca's Face Hugger

    Rebecca playfully mimics a face‑hugger on Mikey during a live bit, embarrassing him in front of the audience.

  7. Slap Incident

    L.O.B. slaps Jay's arm during a mock self‑defense demo, leaving him lightheaded and the crew laughing.

  8. Candy Corn Vote

    The show takes a listener poll on whether candy corn is hideous, ultimately declaring it hideous after a tied vote.

People mentioned

MikeyWoodsL.O.B.JayChrisAndrea MoriartyRyan HoneycuttElla BDan WeldonDanica PatrickRandy BernardDale EarnhardtMichael WaltripJulianne Hough