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We get one thing out of the way: Steven A. Smith is omnipresent and overplayed. 

We do a plug for Dynamic Gaming. 

We meet Mike Stone - "Stoney" to anyone who is a sports fan in Michigan. Pioneer of the nascent sports talk radio industry with Bob "Wojo" Wojnowski in the 90's on the acclaimed "Stoney & Wojo" show. Disclaimer: I brought content to it. Mike and I run the gamut of sports media nationally, locally Detroit, we talk a bit of Red Wings and I go all Marshall McLuhan. 

We play "Thank You, No Thank You" where Stoney answers the requisite questions on sports media, music, Stern, Little Steven, and we mercifully keep it short on Bruce.

We finish as always with Disclaimers and Thank You's.

About Mike:

Mike Stone is a long-time American radio host that helped pioneer the sports radio format in Detroit. He is best known as co-host of "Stoney and Wojo" on WDFN-AM from 1994 to 2009, then became the morning show host at WXYT-FM from 2009 until 2024. Stoney teamed with the great, dearly departed Jamie Samuelson on 97.1 He appears frequently on the local Fox 2's SportsVerks with the lovely and talented Dan Miller. 

Mike hails from Philly and heals from an affair in Atlanta. Prior to his Detroit move, he produced the syndicated George Michael's Sports (not Sex) Machine out of DC, before moving to Detroit to work with Bernie Smilovitz' and produce at Local 4 in Detroit. He teamed with Mitch Albom on FM radio, leading him to WDFN and the rest is his story. Stoney is married to the lovey Cindy and is the father of twin daughters. He is not an expert in hair. 

You can catch Mike on:

97.1 the Ticket on the FM dial and streaming out of Detroit.

"Restore the Floor" - a Detroit Pistons podcast available where you rent your podcasts - here on the Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/restore-the-floor/id1651495333

"That's Mike Stone!" as quoted by Jim Rome.

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We get one thing out of the way: Sports broadcasting jocks are "unbelievable!" This needs to stop.

We do a plug for Dynamic Mattresses. 

We meet Neal Rubin, esteemed and witty columnist for The Detroit Free Press. We talk about news and sports and entertainment in the 70's and up till now from Neal's career of writing on Detroit.

We play "Thank You, No Thank You" where Neal answers the requisite questions on Detroit rock and roll, pizza, sliders and media.

We finish as always with Disclaimers and Thank You's.

About Neal:

Neal has a tremendous body of work reporting and column writing since 1984 at The Detroit Free Press, then Detroit News, and currently back at the Freep. His eyes and ears and writing style paint vivid pictures on what is happening in a dynamic (not that Dynamic) Metro Detroit. Neal's Sunday column is required reading, as well as his columns during the week in print or at freep.com. 

Neal wrote the comic strip Gil Thorp for 18 years. The strip told the story of the fictional Milford High School football coach and chronicled the wholesome trials and travails of high school students and society.

Fun reads from Neal:  

Getting under the sheets on convenience stores and who wants them: https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2025/01/19/sheetz-michigan-farmington-hills-council-rejection/77772641007/

On young NFL kicker Jake Bates striking gold through the prism of his wedding registry: https://www.freep.com/story/news/columnists/neal-rubin/2025/01/11/lions-kicker-jake-bates-wedding-registry-shows-restraint-as-leaps-of-faith-rewarded/77592951007/

It appears that Neal does not do much on social media, but can be reached for column suggestions and other folderol at [email protected]. 

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We don't get anything Out Of The Way - We get on with the show. 

We do a plug for Dynamic Wine Coolers. 

We meet Chris Sprague, drummer and vocalist of Los Straightjackets. Currently on tour backing Nick Lowe, we go deep with Chris on backing a legend, touring with everyone, and being in a killer band of good people. 

We play "Thank You, No Thank you" where Chris hates on prog rock, deplores Ringo's All Starr Band (but loves Ringo), and explains Roth-era Van Halen as funny, Vaudevillian, and a guilty pleasure. 

We finish as always with Disclaimers and Thank You's.

About Chris:

Chris Sprague is a musician and singer. And behind the Lucha LIbre (Mexican wrestling) mask – Chris "Gringo Starr" is the great drummer and singer for the incomparable Los Straightjackets. 

Los Straightjackets are a crack instrumental band with 20-plus albums recorded. According to legend, they are Conan O’Brien’s favorite band, having played live on his shows 13 times! For the last many years, the Straightjackets have been Nick Lowe’s band. They’re currently touring North America and Europe with Nick in support the album recorded together entitled “Indoor Safari.” 

If you know Nick Lowe, you know greatness. And if you’ve seen Los Straightjackets – especially live -- you’ve SEEN greatness. Chris is the drummer and main vocalist of the band. You’ll hear his sweet harmony vocals behind Nick Lowe’s singing. Outside of the Straightjackets, Chris can be heard in a bevy of other bands including The Sound Minds, The Outta Sites and on the west coast in Ventures Mania - tribute band to The Ventures. Chris lives in upstate New York with his wife and cats. 

Follow Chris on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chrisgringostarrsprague/
Follow The Outta Sites https://www.instagram.com/theouttasites/
Follow The Sound Minds https://www.instagram.com/the.sound.minds/
Follow Los Straightjackets for music, tour dates and the like here

Buy and stream this kick-ass live recording of Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets playing all the Nick Lowe hits and Straightjacket hits 
https://nicklowe.bandcamp.com/album/nick-lowe-los-straitjackets-live-at-haw-river-ballroom

Check out Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets new music "Went To A Party" 
https://youtu.be/3WMon2-5uxo?si=NnR3NwFANFl4C_vJ

Check out Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets live performing "Love Starvation"
https://youtu.be/Gr_QyfXgvgU?si=xpFrovtJCuulyyUF

Check out Los Straightjackets performing Vince Guaraldi's "Linus & Lucy" https://youtu.be/MYDkQEl-PyA?si=b4z3_lqLZOsxANZb

Check out The Outta Sites performing Frankie Laine's "Jezebel" 
https://youtu.be/j55bdpAzKj0?si=GiqM4CpERUvRhqnR

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We Get ONE THING Out Of The Way:

The handsome new guy dancing about controlling his A1-C diabetes is trying to charm his way into my medicine cabinet. 

We do a plug for Dynamic Weight Loss Products.

We meet musician, writer and musicologist Paul Myers and chat about his life, his books, popular music, and about The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers. We play "Thank You, No Thank you" where Paul gets a bit to choose who we prattle on about. The hour went fast and we'll need Paul back at some point!

We finish as always with Disclaimers.*

*Because footnotes just don't work in audio. Work with me here.

About Paul:

Paul is a musician, songwriter, author, and deep expert on popular music and humor. He has written the authorized biography of the great band Barenaked Ladies entitled "Barenaked Ladies: Private Stunts, Public Stories." Paul also authored "It Aint Easy: Long John Baldry and the Birth of the British Blues," of which he then penned the script for the documentary film "Long John Baldry: In the Shadow of the Blues." Paul’s third book, "A Wizard, a True Star: Todd Rundgren in the Studio" is wonderful trip inside the studios of all many of the artists Todd has produced, including The Band, XTC, The New York Dolls, Grand Funk, Meatloaf, Hall & Oates, Psychedelic Furs and others. Paul’s most recent book is the authorized biography of the incredible comedy troupe Kids in the Hall, entitled "Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy." 

Paul is also a songwriter, musician and performer. Check out the album "Inner Sunset" by The Paul and John - his group with  bandmate John Moreman. Every week, music fiends like myself can get dose of interviews and insightful conversation about new releases on The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers that Paul writes, scored the music, and hosts. 

On Threads: @pulmyears
On Twitter: @pulmyears

The Record Store Day Podcast with Paul Myers: https://pod.link/1482426505/episode/c620ef6dc4db5950986d3e895ab4aea8

The Paul and John music to buy and stream:
https://thepaulandjohn.bandcamp.com/album/inner-sunset

Support your local record shops! 
Check out Record Store Day for info on exclusive and new releases from your favorites: https://rsdmrkt.com/

Check out Paul's pal and honey-voiced genius Ron Sexsmith doing the finest cover of any song in history.** His tribute to Gerry Rafferty, at the tribute concert for him in Glasgow Scotland, backed by Rafferty's band, singing "Right Down The Line:"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7qWJ-2OsPg

**Or your money back.

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The show is explained.
 
Andy Kindler is introduced as our guest.

We Get ONE THING Out Of The Way:

"Weird" is not the same as "WEIRDOS." 

We do a plug for Dynamic Glue Products.

We banter with legendary standup comic and actor Andy Kindler. We talk about Letterman, Seinfeld, Dave Attell, hacks, glue, the "c word," and so many other topics not covered on The View. We play "Thank You, No Thank you" where Andy gets to choose who we prattle on about. All in all, a fun and fast hour with a comedy genius and mensch.

We finish as always with Disclaimers* - this time with Andy chiming in.

*Because footnotes just don't work in audio. Work with me here.

About Andy:

As not to bury the lede, Andy was perhaps the most frequent guest on The Late Show with David Letterman, with over 40 appearance doing standup and as correspondent. Andy Kindler stars on TV's Bob’s Burgers as Mort. Andy was the host of Season 4 and 5 of Hulu’s standup series, Coming to the Stage as well as a series judge on the seventh season of NBC’s Last Comic Standing and the star of two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials.   

He has previously recurred on Everybody Loves Raymond, Showtime’s I’m Dying Up Here, Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place, IFC’s Maron and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show.  Other noteworthy credits include Portlandia, the HBO Young Comedians Special, Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist, Home Movies and The Larry Sanders Show.  In July 2022, Andy became the first comedian to perform as a hologram, delivering his notorious State of the Industry Address from the relative safety of Van Nuys, CA. while appearing 3-dimensionally live at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal.

Andy's website: andykindler.com
On Twitter: @andykindler
On Threads: @andykindlersuperstar

Andy on The Late Show with David Letterman: 
https://youtu.be/BmC6UpzXCpY?si=AMqpX-SJ1s-nyqUx 

Andy's hologram version of his State of the Industry Address 2023:
https://youtu.be/RdtSRnmBLMU?si=9hR0IvJH7IhyFj2O 

Andy on The Todd Glass Show podcast reprising "Shut Uppa Your Face:"
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-todd-glass-show/id456835323?i=1000415320193

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The show is explained. 
Mike Skill of The Romantics is introduced as our guest. 

We Get A Few Things Out Of The Way: 

1. Mattel decides that Scrabble needs to be the "New Coke" of board games. 
2. I'm forced to introduce "Pronunciation Nation" as a segment for people getting too cute with the language and butchering words. Today's word victim: "Diversity"

We do a plug for Dynamic Dairy Products.

We then go deep  with Mike Skill, original member, lead guitarist, and songwriter of The Romantics.  We talk about creating and writing hits, on growing up in the 50's, 60's and 70's in the American melting pot of music - Detroit.  We go into being in a band, touring in the heyday of rock, punk and new wave, what makes a great song, into what's the current state of The Romantics and The Mike Skill Band, and more.  

This is a long one, Weirdos - Lefsetz-type long. But worth it for fellow music nerds. 

We finish with Disclaimers.*

*Because footnotes just don't work in audio. Work with me here. 

A bit about Mike, from Mike:

I created a band consisting of Brad Elvis, drummer of The Romantics, Ricky Rat and Brian McCarty of The Trash Brats and special guests join me on stage such as Rich Cole, Johnny Evans on Sax, Danny Schauffler of "The Crazy 8's", Sax, Harp and keyboards. Kerry Movassagh, bass (Tommy Tutone), Kevin Rankin of "A Flock of Seagulls".

My set includes the hits I wrote for The Romantics such as "Talking In Your Sleep", "Rock You Up", "What I Like About You" and more.....including a few songs off my highly acclaimed music releases.  

Mike's music and that of The Romantics and The Mike Skill Band can be found at:

https://soundcloud.com/mikeskill

https://mikeskill.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoz2fnCWEvwIQMxZ23o1R6Q

https://www.instagram.com/mikejskill/

https://www.facebook.com/mikejskill/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mike-skill/1420966108

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The show is explained. 
Matt Dery is introduced. 
We Get A Few Things Out Of The Way: 
1. People are excited and dancing about their diabetes. 
2. Dr. Ruth is back to help the globe deal with loneliness and gets an apology. 
We thank our sponsor Dynamic Breath Mints. 
We then go deep with Matt on broadcasting, radio, the sports media landscape - the good, the bad, and the slappy, -- and oh so many other things that character limitations prohibit their description. 
We finish with Disclaimers.*
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