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The Mikey Show - Rock 105.3 - 03/05/08

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

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Daily Audio 2008KIOZRock 105.3

birthdaysBrett Favre retirementWarren Sapp retirementP1 listener definitiongardening and onionsalcohol recoverycomputer upgrade and Geek Squadphoto scanningMajor Brian Dennis and Nubs dogIraq deploymentsatellite phone communicationmorale in the military

['Mikey opened the show with light‑hearted talk about birthdays, Brett Favre’s retirement, and Warren Sapp’s coincidental announcement, then explained what a P1 listener is.', 'He shared his gardening hobby, describing giant red onions and how working the soil helps him stay sober, before introducing the regular crew and Major Brian Dennis, who called in from Iraq to tell the story of rescuing a dog named Nubs.', 'Major Dennis explained how Nubs followed him 70 miles, the effort to bring the dog to the States, and his plans to return to flying F‑18s while Nubs waits in San Diego; Mikey proposed an on‑air reunion with the dog.', 'The program also featured Brett Favre’s voicemail to Chris Mortensen about his retirement, plus occasional comedy bits with Tom Arnold, Christopher Walken, and Craig Gass, and various listener calls about hidden‑camera catches and secret crushes.']

What happened, in order

  1. Opening Banter

    The host jokes about birthdays, Brett Favre's retirement timing, and Warren Sapp retiring the same day.

  2. P1 Listener Explained

    Mikey defines a P1 listener as an exclusive fan who follows rules like turning down the radio, getting to the point, and not cussing when calling in.

  3. Gardening Therapy

    Mikey talks about planting vegetables, his giant red onions, and how gardening helps him stay sober and calm.

  4. Guest Introductions

    Mikey introduces the show's seven regulars and announces Major Brian Dennis as a special guest on satellite phone from Iraq.

  5. Nubs the Dog Rescue

    Major Dennis describes meeting a dog named Nubs whose ears were cut off, bonding with the team, and the dog eventually following them to the States.

  6. Return Plans and Dog Wait

    Major Dennis says he'll be back around the last week of the month, resume flying F-18s, and that Nubs is waiting for him in San Diego.

  7. On‑Air Reunion Idea

    Mikey suggests bringing Nubs into the studio for a live reunion with Major Dennis, calling it a Disney‑moment for listeners.

  8. Brett Favre Voicemail

    The show plays Brett Favre's voicemail to Chris Mortensen explaining he retired because he felt he couldn't win a Super Bowl and wanted to go out on a high note.

People mentioned

MikeyEddieSkySeanJakeBoston RobAshleyZethShawneeMajor Brian DennisChrissyEricTracyChris