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The Mikey Show - FM 94.9 - 11/05/11

Saturday, November 5, 2011

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Chargers game recapMagic Johnson HIV announcementAndy Rooney cotton in pill bottlesName That Tune dead bandsJay Isbell bike‑ride controversyPenn State scandalTiffany interviewSexual harassment study grades 7‑12Identical outfits trend in ChinaMcRib sandwich returnmagic johnson hivandy rooney eyebrows

The show opened with Mikey welcoming listeners and discussing the Chargers loss, then Woods and Mikey reflected on Magic Johnson's HIV announcement from 20 years ago (P12). Later, the crew debated Andy Rooney's obsession with cotton in pill bottles (P8‑P10) and played a lively Name That Tune round identifying songs by bands with deceased members (P28‑P34). Jay Isbell faced scrutiny over his claim of being sick when he actually attended a garage sale and sold tickets (P35‑P42), while the hosts dissected the Penn State child‑abuse scandal involving Jerry Sandusky and Joe Paterno (P52‑P55). Tiffany called in to defend using her appearance to advance her career, sparking a debate about looks versus merit (P107‑P116), and the program closed with a discussion of a national study revealing widespread sexual harassment among middle‑ and high‑school students (P182‑P189).

What happened, in order

  1. Cotton in pill bottles

    The crew riffs on Andy Rooney’s famous bit about why cotton is placed in pill bottles, questioning its necessity and joking about the material being rayon.

  2. Magic Johnson HIV announcement

    Mikey and Woods recall where they were when Magic Johnson revealed he was HIV‑positive 20 years ago and discuss the public reaction.

  3. Name That Tune – dead bands

    Listeners call in to identify songs by bands that have a deceased member, with Woody, L.O.B. and Jay competing for points in a lively game.

  4. Jay’s bike‑ride controversy

    Jay claims he was too sick to attend a beer fest, but Woods and L.O.B. reveal he actually went to a garage sale, sold tickets and went on a bike ride.

  5. Penn State scandal

    Mikey and Woods detail the Jerry Sandusky child‑abuse case, the alleged cover‑up by Joe Paterno, Tim Curley and Gary Schultz, and its impact on college football.

  6. Identical outfits in China

    Woods describes a trend in China where couples wear matching outfits, debating whether it’s cute or creepy.

  7. Tiffany interview

    Tiffany calls in to defend using her looks to land a management job, sparking a debate about appearance versus merit in the workplace.

  8. Sexual harassment study

    The hosts discuss a national study finding that half of 7th‑ to 12th‑graders experienced sexual harassment, with many reporting negative effects.

People mentioned

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