, and all things local and not transportable. The Ticket (KTCK 1310) is one of them. Yes, I miss The Ticket. http://www.theticket.comI spent a lot of time in a car in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and they got me through some long, boring stretches. The Morning Musers -- JubJub, Junior, and the occasionally annoying Gordon (yes, I heard you interview Cheech or Chong and you deserved to be hungup on). Norm, whom I have listened to since the "I Am not a Jock Club" (love ya' Norm). I even miss Bob and Dan, even if Dan whines too much. And, of course, the #1 show, the HardLine -- Greggo, Reiner (yes, Reiner) and the old yuck-monk himself, Corby.
A few of my nostalgic favorites:
- The first Compound Radio Week was the best radio program(s) ever.
- Corby's original overcusser, I really did drive off the road, I was bent over in laughter.
- The "Cat, don't tell Reins", fake Greggo call-in, I have played dozens of times, which reminds me that Greg's admission on public airwaves was as good as good gets. Not too many guys would do that.
- Fake Jerry and all things fake.
- Norm broadcasting from his kitchen after the operation.
- Over the top Gordon when Norm was admitting some temptations he struggles with and Gordon wouldn't let up. I was mad at Gordon but riveted to the radio.
I could listen on the internet, I know, but it's not the same, most of my listening has been in the car. I want to be in a car on a wide freeway, fighting traffic and talking back to the Ticket talk radio. I miss the mellifluous sound of Reins' gravel voice:
"It's five-forty-toooa, and we'll be back . . . on The Ticket, (the ticket?)."
Those were good times. I'll be home soon boys. (hmmm, gay or not gay?)
2 comments:
as a Sirius junkie, i hardly ever listen to broadcast radio any more. that said, you didn't mention satellite radio, so i've left those options out:
i'm definitely with you on the musers. i think they have the best morning show on the air in dfw.
the midday slot is a beating no matter what station you choose. (sorry - but i can't stand bob and dan)
for afternoon drive, though, if you haven't given a week of listens to Russ Martin, you're depriving yourself of the funniest show on broadcast radio. i'm a howard fan, but i think russ is even funnier than howard. like any good show, there's a "lingo" that you have to acquire before some bits are funny, but russ is worth the trouble. you might remember hearing him on 97.1 the eagle back in the day. he's a "local" guy that's paid plenty of dues in the business and finally made it.
i grant you that the hardline is good - and you're right about the nostalgic, gravelly voice...
...i just happen to think russ is better. check it out and tell me i'm wrong. afternoons 3-7 on 105.3 FM in DFW.
oh, and by the way, if you try satellite radio - especially the music channels - the first thing you'll realize is how many commercials you're having to sit through on "regular radio." :)
I agree with you on all Ticket comments. My kids have heard me say many times that they deserve the awards they get. I think Craig is the most level headed guy at the station and I don't listen to Bob and Dan much.
I look forward to trying Russ martin and I do remember him.
Finally, I really need to start the Sirius thing because I am a radio listener. I should have before I came up here.
I know Howard is the leader in the field but I think I'm just too Republican. My other listening is KERA 90.1 because I generally disagree, and because they are more thoughtful than the conservative meatheads (although I preferred their music format from long ago to today's news and talk). Really great comments, thanks.
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