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JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
Daylight Saving Time Adjustments
Discussing the one-week adjustment period since moving the clocks back, the seasonal spike in accidents, and the challenges of early evening darkness and explaining the time change to children.
Post-Election Reflections & Local Politics
Navigating the conclusion of political ads, Florida's unique political landscape, and the shifting dynamics for local leadership.
Movie Reviews & Entertainment Picks
"You Can See Everything": A detailed review of the nearly three-hour documentary on Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, rated 4.5 out of 5 quarks.
"Jimmy": A review of the new Jimmy Stewart biographical film starring K.J. APA, rated 2.5 out of 5 quarks.
Other Mentions: Quick hits on upcoming streaming series, holiday movies, and cultural oddities.
Feature Interview: Don McLean
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the iconic song "American Pie," looking back at his breakthrough in 1971, the challenges of life on the road, and upcoming anniversary projects.
The Wayback Machine & Pop Culture Trivia
A collection of quirky weekly stories, historical anniversaries, strange medical/science studies (including sad nipple syndrome and tooth enamel gel), and a look back at classic media history.
Classic Media Feuds & Courtroom Battles
A retrospective look back at local media history, including the 29-year-old backstory of a six-day trial and legal battles involving local radio personalities.
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
Show notes:
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
We go back to 2004 for one of the goofiest stories to affect the sports world, involving a blues player by the name of Mike Danton, who tried to hire a hitman to kill his agent, and something that got us in a lot of trouble that shouldn't have. In eighty seven involving Playboy Magazine, Jim Bakker and Jessica Hahn
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
She's been in the news lately, and I suspect she'll continue to be. Back then she was known as the Money Honey. This week we'll dig into the archives for our conversation with Maria Bartiromo. Plus, it's been hard to go anywhere the past twenty five years without somebody praising us for our 9/11 coverage. You'll hear exactly how it played out that morning.
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
Show notes:
The Art of Relatability in Advertising: Opening thoughts on why spokespeople succeed through personal connection rather than just product claims, referencing Weber Chevrolet.
Behind-the-Scenes Radio Tales: Corcoran shares wild historical anecdotes from his time in broadcasting, including a bizarre 1992 encounter with a troubled news director at Channel 4 and memories of late anchors Dick Ford and Mike Bush.
Pop Culture & Nostalgia:
Looking back at the realism of the movie Almost Famous.
The massive impact of Tom Cruise wearing Ray-Bans in Risky Business on saving the company from bankruptcy.
The history of Union Station in St. Louis and its architectural legacy.
Bizarre News & "Weekend Pickup" Oddities:
A new study linking sleep issues and napping to an increased risk of hemorrhoids.
Research revealing that religious websites are three times more likely to spread computer viruses than porn sites.
Why mosquitoes are drawn to the color red and human carbon dioxide.
Celebrity Encounters & Tributes:
Meeting a remarkably natural and stunning Dolly Parton during the 1989 press junket for Steel Magnolias.
Memories of working with late comedians Howie Mandel and Richard Jeni.
Recalling the life and legacy of the late "Crocodile Hunter," Steve Irwin.
The episode concludes with a live performance track featuring Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris.
Music & Closing
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
Thirty two years ago this week I was at a deposition for my lawsuit against Steve and DC. I'll tell you what that was like. Also this week in '98, I was sitting in an interview with Robin Williams. You'll hear some of that. And I have a great story about actor Eric Stoltz, who I think wanted to punch me out during an interview in Memphis
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
We go back to 1991 and the bus-load of listeners we took to the Field of Dreams. I'll tell you about the truly astonishing play my uncle was part of this week in 1959 at Wrigley Field. We'll talk to a reporter friend of mine in Milwaukee who covered the Stevie Ray Vaughan crash, and we opened the Elvis file.
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
I was twelve and looking rad, riding around the South Side of Chicago on my Stingray with the sissy bar and banana seat, and I outsmarted the Beatles. You'll hear the story. Plus 8/8/88 was the first scheduled night game at Wrigley Field, and I was there and got gypped out of fifteen hundred bucks.
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
JC's Sunday Showgram, Sunday mornings from 7am-9am on NewsTalkSTL.
Brought to you in part by Skip Weber and The Weber Automotive Group
https://www.weberautomotivegroup.com/
https://newstalkstl.com/jcshowgram/
This week I'll tell you the story of how my debut in Saint Louis back in 1984 almost ended after two months. They almost whacked me. Plus, this week in 1969, Charlie Manson's pals wreaked havoc in Southern California. And we'll tell you how a St. Louis TV reporter busted the case wide open.
https://www.bestbuyflooringstl.com/
https://cjsofallon.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FastsignsStLouis/
https://mocannaofallon.com/
https://www.dgfirearmsllc.com/
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