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The Mikey Show - Rock 105.3 - 05/13/08

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

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Daily Audio 2008KIOZRock 105.3

television host changebaseballhost introductionshaircut mishapearthquake reportinggrocery store secretson‑air profanitymusician jailbenefit concertticket giveawayjimmy fallonconan o'brien

The show kicked off with Mikey noting Jimmy Fallon’s upcoming takeover of Conan O’Brien’s slot and the Padres’ heavy loss to the Cubs. After introducing the on‑air team, Mikey endured a comedic haircut mishap when his barber was constantly on the phone, resulting in an undesirably short cut. Later, an NPR reporter described the China earthquake live while the hosts debated magnitude scales, grocery‑store secrets, Sue Simmons’ on‑air profanity, Scott Weiland’s jail stint, and a contest to win Metallica tickets by submitting a ‘hero’ story.

What happened, in order

  1. Fallon & Padres

    Mikey opens the show joking about Jimmy Fallon replacing Conan O'Brien and laments the Padres' 12-3 loss to the Cubs.

  2. Meet the Crew

    The hosts introduce themselves: Mikey (37), Eddie (35), Skye (30), Shawnee O'Boy (38), Ashley (24), Boston Rob (25), and info guy Zethian Oates III (23).

  3. Haircut Horror

    Mikey visits a barber who spends more time on the phone than cutting, leaving him with an unwanted, overly short David Beckham-style haircut.

  4. Quake Report

    NPR reporter Melissa Block describes feeling the 7.9 China earthquake live, while the hosts explain how a tenth‑point magnitude increase equals ten times more energy.

  5. Grocery Tip

    Caller P1 Skills reveals that Albertsons drops ground beef to 99¢ a pound at 9 a.m. and Vaughn’s cuts up French bread upon request.

  6. Sue Simmons Slip

    The show plays the audio of WNBC’s Sue Simmons uttering an on‑air F‑bomb, followed by her apology and a discussion of the incident.

  7. Weiland & Metallica

    Scott Weiland checks himself into jail for a DUI, and the hosts promote a benefit concert featuring Metallica with $200 tickets and a meet‑and‑greet giveaway.

  8. Hero of the Day

    Listeners are invited to nominate a hero via MikeyShow.com keyword ‘hero’ to win a pair of Metallica tickets and a backstage meet‑and‑greet.

People mentioned

MikeyEddieSkyeShawnee O'BoyAshleyBoston RobRoosevelt Zethian Oates IIIJimmy FallonConan O'BrienPadresCubsDavid BeckhamMelissa BlockSue Simmons