Friday, May 21, 2010

Ralphie May/House of Thunder/SJ Sharks

Friday 05-21-2010 10:09am PT

We had comedian Ralphie May on the show this morning and I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Ralphie was hilarious! I got a cramp from laughing! He's appearing the Improv this weekend and I recommend his show- it's fresh, topical, and very funny. Ralphie's rapid fire delivery is infectious. I predict Ralphie becomes a big star. He's just too funny to not make it.

I will be at the HOUSE OF THUNDER in Morgan Hill this Saturday at 12:00 noon for the big HARLEY DAYS OF MAY. 98 people will try their keys, one of which will unlock a new era in your life with a new "Street Bob" Harley Davidson motorcycle.

If you're in Morgan Hill this Saturday, you should stop by and say hello at HOUSE OF THUNDER. Also, a few keys will be held out for people who show up in Saturday- just so they can have a chance to win the bike too.

We'll have two bands playing live and bar-b-que up the wazoo! Drop in and have lunch and check out some hot r&r, plus possibly even win a motorcycle!

And last but not least, the Sharks travel to Chicago to play the Blackhawks tonight in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and they really need to win. It is very important that you root for the Sharks tonight. Of course, that game (and every Sharks game, playoffs of not) will be broadcast right here on KFOX. Dan Rusanowsky will do the play by play with his sidekick Jamie Baker. The pressure is on. The Sharks are down 2-0 and it is imperative that they win tonight!

This game should be an epic struggle. The Sharks need to win one of the next 2 games in Chicago to bring the series back here to San Jose. Make some noise even if you're alone at home!

McCartney/Dolley Madison/Praying Mantis

Friday 05-21-2010 10:07am PT

First things first:
Sir Paul at At&T Park! On tomorrow's show- McCartney Tickets!
This is the toughest ticket in town and we got 'em! I don't know if you've checked the prices but these tickets are not cheap! And you can win them tomorrow! For free!

OK, back to normal...
Yesterday, my first batch of praying mantises hatched! I got a couple hundred healthy little buggers! I kept about a dozen and let the rest go in the yard. I'll have more updates tomorrow and maybe even some video!

And so it begins again...

My favorite First Lady of all-time was born on this date in 1768. Dolley Madison was married to James Madison, fourth President of the U.S. (It was her second marriage.) James was 17 years older than Dolley and a confirmed bachelor.

She was a plucky woman with a strong personality, but the reason I really like her was what she did during the war of 1812. When the British troops invaded Washington D.C. in the War Of 1812, they intended to burn the entire city down. Dolley loaded up all the expensive silverware, jewels, and valuables from the White House and secertly shipped it to Maryland for safe keeping.

Then, in a burst of patriotism, she took down the portrait of George Washington and removed it from the White House before the English troops torched it!

Dolley- we need more like you today!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Brooks Robinson Tribute

Wednesday 05-19-2010 10:36am PT

Yesterday was Brooks Robinson's birthday and I missed it! Brooks Robinson was my childhood hero- he played 3rd base for the Baltimore Orioles, and was a Hall Of Famer. Maybe the greatest third baseman to ever play the game.

Here's Brooks after winning the World Series.

I grew up watching him play at Memorial Stadium.

How many baseball players have been immortalized by Norman Rockwell? The name of this painting is "Gee, thanks Mister!" I got Brooks's autograph many times growing up. As a matter of fact, I could have been one of the kids in that picture.

Here are a list of Brooks's accomplishments from Wikipedia:

15× All-Star selection (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971,1972, 1973, 1974)
2× World Series champion (1966, 1970)
16× Gold Glove Award winner (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975)
1964 AL MVP
1970 World Series MVP
1966 MLB All-Star Game MVP
1972 Roberto Clemente Award
1970 Babe Ruth Award
1966 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Baltimore Orioles #5 retired
Major League Baseball All-Century Team

Brooks Robinson Tribute

Wednesday 05-19-2010 10:36am PT

Here's Brooks after winning the World Series.

Here are a list of Brooks's accomplishments from Wikipedia:

15× All-Star selection (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971,1972, 1973, 1974)
2× World Series champion (1966, 1970)
16× Gold Glove Award winner (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975)
1964 AL MVP
1970 World Series MVP
1966 MLB All-Star Game MVP
1972 Roberto Clemente Award
1970 Babe Ruth Award
1966 Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
Baltimore Orioles #5 retired
Major League Baseball All-Century Team

Sharks Street Rally Today!

Tuesday 05-18-2010 11:09am PT

There will be a big KFOX Sharks Street Rally today at 5:00-6:45 in front of the HP Pavilion on Autumn Street. I'll be there! Tim Jeffries will be there! YOU be there! If you're going to the game, show up a little early and help us pump up. You'll love it.

We lost game one to the Blackhawks, so it is mucho importante that we all show up and scream our fool heads off tonight at the Shark Tank, and what better way to get in the groove than a big old street rally in front of the tank?

Look for the KFOX team, we will be giving away 18,000 white pom-poms with "For Those About To Cheer, We Salute You!" written on one side and "This Is Sharks Territory!" on the other. Hold them high and shake 'em when we need a boost!

After the Sharks win, they'll be heading to Chicago for next 2 games. Let's win tonight so we can go to Chicago tied at one game each instead of down by 2.

Use all of your mojo, and all of your magic and special powers and skills to power the Sharks to this important win tonight.

I'll see you at the rally later today! Come on up and say hello. And, by the way, in case you didn't know...
GO SHARKS!