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The Mikey Show - Rock 105.3 - 02/15/08

Friday, February 15, 2008

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Daily Audio 2008KIOZRock 105.3

Northern Illinois University shootingJane Fonda C word slipBurger King cheese pricing controversyValentine's Day gift appropriatenessGo‑kart racing challengeTestimony Friday personal salvationIdentity theftMeasles outbreakImmigration debateTipping point theoryHush puppies exampleBaby signs communication

The show opened with a detailed discussion of the Northern Illinois University shooting, covering the weaponry and casualty count. It then turned to entertainment news, focusing on Jane Fonda's accidental utterance of the C word on the Today Show and the ensuing apology. A recurring theme was Eddie's long-standing grievance over Burger King's cheese pricing, which sparked a heated debate about consumer fairness. The hosts also took listener calls about Valentine's Day gifts, highlighting both thoughtful gestures like Boston Rob's handmade garland heart and contentious gifts such as WWE tickets. Later, the program featured a personal testimony segment about overcoming addiction and finding hope, alongside lighter topics like baby signs and go‑kart racing challenges.

What happened, in order

  1. NIU Shooting Details

    The hosts describe the Northern Illinois University shooting where a former student killed six people and himself with a shotgun and two handguns, noting the casualty count and weapon details.

  2. Jane Fonda C Word Slip

    Jane Fonda inadvertently says the C word live on the Today Show, prompting an apology and a discussion about the slip.

  3. Burger King Cheese Complaint

    Eddie recounts his frustration over the price difference for cheese at Burger King, sparking a long-running debate about being overcharged.

  4. Jillian's WWE Ticket Gift

    Caller Jillian says her husband gave her WWE tickets for Valentine's Day, leading to a debate about whether the gift was thoughtful or selfish.

  5. NIU Student Eyewitness Account

    A student describes crawling during the NIU shooting, hearing the gunman cock his pistol and playing dead to survive.

  6. Boston Rob's Valentine's Gifts

    Boston Rob describes the heartfelt gifts he gave his fiancée, including a handmade garland heart and a personalized calendar.

  7. Boston Rob's Son Tantrum and Baby Signs

    Boston Rob shares his son's tantrum and how they taught him baby signs to communicate needs.

  8. Testimony Friday Segment

    The host shares his personal testimony of overcoming addiction and finding hope through faith, inviting listeners to seek similar change.

People mentioned

MikeyEddieBoston RobSkyeSeanRobAshleyChristyGooseTalonJillianNicoleJessicaDownspell