Cold Open Question of the Week: If you could win the NCAA basketball championship, The Masters, or the main event at WrestleMania, which would you choose?

PLEASE HELP: Mid Valley alum and Roanake University sophomore, Eddie Kaufmann, is in the fight for his life, and you can help. If you are between the ages of 18-40, please visit the Throop Civic Center between 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 9th or Thursday, April 10th to have your cheek swabbed to see if you’re a match.

For more information about Eddie’s battle with leukemia and how you can help donate or volunteer, please visit: www.teameddiek.com

Tonight we are joined by Brian’s former co-worker, Chad Wescott. The drummer for the Northeast Pennsylvania-based rock band Portland Frank, they will be performing Friday, April 18th, 2025 along with Plus 3, Tatiana, & Candle in the Dark at The River Street Jazz Cafe in Wilkes-Barre. The show will benefit Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge.

DOORS OPEN AT 8:00 PM, WITH THE SHOW KICKING OFF AT 9:00 PM.TICKETS ARE $5 IN ADVANCE AND $7 DAY OF SHOW AND CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE LINK BELOW Please Note, online ticket sales end 24 hours before doors open. Unless a show is listed as “sold out”, tickets can be purchased at the door. YOU MUST BE 21 YEARS OR OLDER TO ATTEND.

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Final Four: Florida survives in the tournament final, just like they have all tournament.

Portland Frank: We discuss with Chad what the band is working on, including some new music.

Music: We discuss what music Chad’s been listening to lately, including his and Brian’s growing affection for Steely Dan.

Bass and Drum: Chad talks about the relationship between the drummer and the bass player, gives us his theory on drumming.

Movies: Brian watched Tombstone over the weekend in honor of Val Kilmer, who died last week at the age of 65. Kilmer’s performance reminded Brian a lot of Brad Pitt in the movie.

We discuss Val Kilmer’s work, including:

* Top Gun

* Real Genius

* Top Secret

* The Doors

* Tombstone

* Batman Forever

* Heat

* The Outsiders (he declined the role due to stage work!)

Jeopardy: Chad admits his life has come to the point where he watches a lot of Jeopardy! with his wife.

Comedy: Bert Kreischer has a new Netflix special, “Lucky”? Any comedians on your radar we should be aware of?

Podcasts: Chad says he’s started listening to podcasts thanks to his daily commute over the last year. His favorites include: Fantasy Footballers Podcast. The Spitballers Podcast.

New Home Owner: We discuss Chad’s recent new home purchase, and enjoying the extra space, including his very own Man Cave.

Gary’s News of the Weird Sponsored by Rapp Brewing Co.

Tonight: Turtles are never too old; and seniors getting into torpedo bats.

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Texas Hold ‘Em: Texas Roadhouse surpasses Olive Garden as the top casual dining restaurant in the U.S.

Arby's 5 for $5: We reminisce about Gary and roommate Jay’s ventures to Arby’s for the old 5 for $5 roast beef sandwhich deal.

Golf Game: Have you played yet this season? Any golf trips planned?

Chris Lewis Memorial Golf Tournament: The 10th Annual Christopher Lewis Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 1:30 p.m. at Pine Hills Golf Course! (Later start time and some surprises are in store!)

Student Driver: Brian’s been teaching his 16-year-old daughter how to drive. Chad remembers learning to drive, including the parallel parking?

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