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The Mikey Show - Rock 105.3 - 08/29/08

Friday, August 29, 2008

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Olympic sports challenge2008 presidential politicsOlympic medal storiesworkplace accountabilityinfomercial purchasesaddiction recoveryChristian faitholympicswrestlingarchery100 meter dashboston rob

The Mikey Show broadcast live from the Olympic Training Center, where Eddie beat Boston Rob in a chaotic Greco-Roman wrestling bit but Rob won the 100-meter dash and a sudden-death archery contest while dressed as Robin Hood. Mikey, Sky, and the crew also sparred over Barack Obama's nomination speech and John McCain's surprise selection of Sarah Palin, arguing about inspiration, experience, and electoral strategy. Olympic champions Al Joyner and Natalie Coughlin described the pressure and emotion of winning medals, while Ashley's chronic lateness triggered a serious on-air argument about accountability. Mikey closed by recounting his alcoholism, his Christian recovery, and his message of hope to listeners facing addiction.

What happened, in order

  1. Ashley Arrives Late

    Ashley arrived late to the remote broadcast, prompting Mikey to argue that her repeated lateness showed she did not care and to consider suspending or firing her.

  2. Obama Speech Debate

    Sky praised Barack Obama's nomination speech as inspiring, while Mikey questioned whether its promises would become reality and challenged the effort to put experience off limits.

  3. Infomercial Confessions

    Mikey admitted buying a Jack LaLanne juicer, a rotisserie, and classic-rock DVDs from infomercials, then using each purchase only about twice.

  4. The Singlet Reveal

    Eddie and Boston Rob emerged in revealing wrestling singlets, leaving Mikey and Sky horrified as the two competitors played up the awkward spectacle.

  5. Greco-Roman Chaos

    Eddie and Boston Rob ignored coach Gabe's Greco-Roman instructions, staged pro-wrestling antics, and ended with Eddie pinning Rob for the first event win.

  6. Al Joyner's Gold

    Al Joyner recalled winning the 1984 Olympic triple jump as an underdog and sharing history with his medal-winning sister Jackie Joyner-Kersee.

  7. Coughlin Defends Gold

    Natalie Coughlin described the pain of defending her Olympic swimming title and the uncontrollable tears that came when the gold medal was placed around her neck.

  8. Palin Pick Breaks

    The crew reacted live to John McCain selecting Sarah Palin, arguing that her brief record as Alaska governor weakened his experience case against Barack Obama and looked like a play for Hillary Clinton voters.

  9. The 100-Meter Dash

    Boston Rob easily beat Eddie in the 100-meter race, after which Eddie collapsed into the grass, gasped for breath, and insisted the race had been close.

  10. B-Robin Hood

    Boston Rob competed in archery dressed as Robin Hood and ultimately beat Eddie in a tense series of tied shoot-offs decided by the final arrow.

  11. Podium Meltdown

    During the medal ceremony Eddie pantsed Boston Rob, received a silver medal labeled "worst," and threw it away while Rob celebrated his overall victory.

  12. Mikey's Testimony

    Mikey closed the show by recounting his alcoholism, saying faith in Jesus Christ transformed his life, and offering hope to listeners struggling with addiction and anger.

People mentioned

MikeyEddieBoston RobSkyAshleyBarack ObamaJohn McCainSarah PalinJack LaLanneGabeAl JoynerJackie Joyner-KerseeNatalie CoughlinGuy Kruger