Fun Morning Radio Shows: The Bob & Tom Show and The Phillips Phile
After hearing about a major shakeup in the radio scene here in Nashville, resulting in one station switching formats and another station canceling the popular Rick & Bubba Show (I've never listened to it myself, but I'm aware that many got their morning laughs from those two)...
I am reminded of two of my favorite talk radio shows:
- the Bob & Tom Show (102.9 in Nashville) which I listen to each and every day on my way to work; and
- the Philips Phile (and others) on Real Radio 104.1 in Orlando, which I listen to via "live streaming" on my computer all day at work.
Bob & Tom Show 102.9 Nashville
It's no secret that I LOVE the Bob & Tom Show.Here's why...
For me, there is no better way to start the day, than with a healthy dose of Bob & Tom in the morning.
It all starts around 4:30am when Jim's alarm goes off (...and he automatically hits "snooze" no less than 3 times before he rolls out of bed at 5AM), and then again at 6:30am when mine goes off (...and I promptly rise to the occasion).
Our alarms are set to "music" rather than "buzzer", so we're blessed with swear words and wisecracks to cajole us out of bed.
I used to turn on the Morning News shows to listen to while I got ready for work each day... but Bob & Tom quickly won out and we just leave the radio on all morning til it shuts itself off after we're gone.
Then, I usually make a mad dash to my car -- where the radio is set on 102.9 The Buzz -- hoping not to miss a second of the hilarity during the period of transition between the house and the car.
Bob & Tom Help To Combat Road Rage
In fact, Bob & Tom have worked wonders in my life. You see, I am no longer a road-rager in the rush hour traffic on the way to work each morning. Truthfully, I wish the drive took LONGER, because I'm usually so caught up in all the fun facts, trivia tidbits, and comic wit that Bob, Tom & Chick have to offer that I hate to get out of my car & leave all the fun behind!
They only offer online streaming of their daily broadcasts to VIP members. That means, you've gotta pay $30 for a 6-month subscription or $55 for a year. I'll admit, that seems a little high, but I guess their fans are loyal and willing to shell out a huge chunk 'o change to get their Bob & Tom "fix".
In addition to the complete cast of characters: Bob, Tom, Chick, Christie Lee (not her real name), and a whole host of call-in characters who liven up the show, they load the show with at least two different Top-Of-The-Line comedians each day!
The result: You can't HELP but crack a smile in the morning. If you're anything like me though, you're probably busting at the seams and even laughing out loud in your car on the way to work.
Here's a list of radio stations that air the Bob & Tom Show -- hopefully there's one near you.
UPDATE: Thanks to new FCC regulations, the Bob & Tom Show isn't nearly as "trashy" as it used to be... Give it a listen!
Real Radio 104.1 in Orlando
Then, once you're at work, I invite you to join me in listening to REAL Radio WTKS 104.1 via "live streaming" on your computer. Here's why.While they run a whole line-up of different "hosts" in 4-5 hour chunks throughout the day, my favorites are (in this order):
- The Philips Phile - real life topics with an edge for "intelligent" people who want to discuss
- Monsters of the Morning - silly (sometimes childish) real-life pranks and dialog among 20- and 30-somethings
- Shannon Burke Show - "intelligent" discussion that often gets sidetracked on trivial matters
I would like to ask someone to talk to BoB and Tom for the sake of Jobs here in Indiana. Salliemae, a student loan processing company is going to loose 2300 jobs here in Indiana if Obama gets his way about eliminating private lending and going with government Direct Lending. The personel at Salliemae are trying to get 70,000 signatures on a petition to send to Senator Lugar so he will get involved in saving jobs in Indiana. Salliemae restocked the Gleeners foodbank this year when it was in dire staights for the help. I know Bob and Tom support the food bank. Maybe Bob or Tom could publically ask Mr. Lugar to get involved in saving 2300 jobs that if lost, would devastate Fishers, Indiana.
Thank You,
Salliemae employee E18215D. This is my tag id for the sake of being real about this request.
FYI - You can listen to Bob and Tom without paying the membership fee by going to their home station web page http://q95.com/main.html and clicking the "listen live" button. Don't know why, but for us locals they simulcast everything through their website - including B&T. Guess they don't expect folks outside Indianapolis to track down their local station web site.
As I've mentioned before, Jim and I don't really do "gifts" for each other (birthdays, Christmas, etc.), but Jim suprised me this year and got me VIP membership to the Bob & Tom website for Christmas!
I LOVE, love, love it.
The best parts:
LOVE YOUR SHOW!WHERE CAN I FIND ALL THE STATION IN CA.?
Are you enjoying the Phillips Phile now a days? Now that I run the show? O&A PARTY ROCK!!