This Monday we hosted Hot 103 Morning man Ace Burpee, a big fan of our show and of the alternative media.
He sat in for the entire show and joined Spirited Kenny, Wonderboy Taylor and the inimitable Dave "I'm a stand-up comic, really I am" Shorr, as we discussed news coverage of the day's events and he chimed in during our Porkgate update. Ace had picked up on the scandal, and the harm it has done to the reputation of Winnipeg Harvest, and was the first mainstream media personality to raise it on-air with Mator Katz (on Hot103 last week). He also went toe to toe with Frank the Italian Barber comparing losing SportSelect tickets.
I can't thank Ace enough for his kind words and support.
Courtesy of our esteemed fearless leader, Rick the Boss, the link for the entire program with Ace is here:
http://www.kick.fm/2008/12/ace-burpee-on-great-canadian-talk-show.html
(You'll note in that post, that Rick has also provided separate audio of a discussion with a caller, about his views of the state of local media and the importance of our program. Give it a listen.)
Last Friday, Dec. 12th, we were honoured to interview former AWA World Heavyweight Wrestling Champion Nick Bockwinkel, one of the classiest and most intelligent athletes ever to grace our Arena.
Below is the link for that entire program that includes the retrospective with Bockwinkel (the interview begins about 1.08.00 into the show)
http://www.kick.fm/2008/12/nick-bockwinkel-interview.html
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We are on live today at 4 PM with Scott Taylor, sports director of Citi-FM; he did 15 media appearances yesterday about the financial floundering of the NHL's Phoenix Coyotes and whether the team might again become the Winnipeg Jets.
Our special guest today will be our old friend John, the man behind the counter at VJ's, the historic best burger stand in Winnipeg at Main St and Broadway. It's all about the best french fries ever, VJ's dripping-with-calories special burger, and the secret of the chili sauce today at 4 PM.
AND JOIN US TONIGHT FOR THE MATZA BALL, AT OZZY'S BAR AND NIGHTCLUB, 160 OSBORNE ST. (DOWNSTAIRS AT THE ZOO).
Hosted by The BEAT Deejays Mod Marty and Catherine ( heard every Saturday from 2-3 PM on Kick-FM's Breaking and Entering), this will be the best Chanukah party ever, with dreidel games, fresh fried latkes, a beautiful menorah lighting, and proceeds going to Jewish Child and Family Services. Doors open at 8.30 and it's happening all night long.
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Our thanks to blogger Jim Cotton, who took time on his blog this week to endorse not only our show, but also our nifty new mugs! (Great pic Jim!)
http://jimmycotton.blogspot.com/2008/12/best-drive-home-show-in-winnipeg.html
While we're at it , don't forget to check out the playlist and pre-order the Kick-FM music collection HomeSpun 2: The Revenge, a solid way to support our station and local music, and sponsored by Half Pints Brewing Company:
http://www.kick.fm/2008/12/homespun-delayed.html
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Our replay schedule the rest of the week:
Xmas Day: The Best of Cheez Whiz, or, the NDP says Northerners don't need no stinkin' fresh milk.
Boxing Day: The interview with Nick Bockwinkel.
Sunday Dec. 28th - 5 episodes starting at 7 PM.
Live programing returns Monday at 4 PM with a return visit from wandering hockey referee Ryan Wood, and on Tuesday, CTV CrimeWatch reporter Kelly Dehn will give us his top stories of 2008.
A peaceful and happy Christmas and Chanukah and Kwanzaa to all our listeners and friends.
