:: Saturday, January 25, 2003 ::
Two things you should know:
1) This coming Monday, check out The Oregonian's "Living" section, where TV critic Peter Carlin and I will be re-capping and deconstructing the lineup of commercials from Sunday's Superbowl. (Well, "deconstructing" might a stretch, but we'll be pointing and grunting a lot, with the occasional bit of genuine wit. Plus beef jerky.)
2) Our good friend Stan Kost (who did the excellent "Simpsons" caricature of me for rickemerson.com) has lanuched his own online comic strip. Here's his description:
"Joel Bedford and Steve Holladay are two step-brothers who have embarked on a long road trip around the United States. Joel is a fictitional movie reviewer for the very real Hot Talk 1080 radio station in Portland, and his bosses have graciously allowed him to do his job from the road. Steve, on the other hand, couldn't get a job falling off a lawn chair. He's really in his own little world, where potato chips reign supreme and household chores confound. Back at home, Chad Crockett, the neighbor, refuses to let go of the 1980's, although nobody knows why. Not even me."
You can check out "Joel and Steve" at: http://www.bolloxcomics.co.uk/joelsteve.
:: Rick 1/25/2003 06:34:39 PM [+] ::
You looking to see the creepiest thing ever? Check out this Johnny Cash cover of NIN's "Hurt", directed by Mark Romanek. (Thanks to listener Mike for the link.)
:: Rick 1/25/2003 05:08:08 PM [+] ::
As we continue our obsession with the various girls populating various beer commercials:
"Hey Rick,
I think this is the web site of the Brunette in the Miller Light commercial.
www.kitanabaker.com
Just trying to do my part. Thanks Rick, you're the only reason to turn the
radio on in the day!
F' Matt with an 18 ounce long neck!
-Aaron, in the city"
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Also from Aaron:
"Hey Rick,
That last caller is on about Britney playing in the next Die Hard movie.
She's gonna play Bruce's kidnapped daughter...
That means she's that little whiny character in the first flick that the
slimy reporter got to talk on the TV... "Come home"...
Hello Magazine reports that Britney Spears is up for the role of Bruce Willis'
daughter whom has to be rescued from kidnappers.
Oh the horror...Then again...We MAY get to see a sweaty hog-tied Britney.
-Aaron, in the city"
:: Rick 1/25/2003 04:34:49 PM [+] ::
:: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 ::
If you're looking for a new and/or better job, listen up:
Long story short, The Rick Emerson Show is looking for additional salespeople. (Fine print: it's an "entry-level job as an account executive for The Rick Emerson Show sales force", and you need at least one year of direct-sales experience.)
This is a good gig if you can get it, and, as much as we sometimes poke fun at the salespeople, it's a job where you can earn a good income while helping to support a show that you (hopefully) love.
If this isn't your bag, no problem, but if you're interested, send your resume to sales@rickemerson.com.
Fisher Broadcasting is an equal-opportunity employer, etc, etc...
Peace, and I'm out.
:: Rick 1/21/2003 06:16:09 PM [+] ::
:: Monday, January 20, 2003 ::
More from today's mailbag:
"I tuned in today to see if any respect, by your tasteless and Godless program, would be paid to MLK. As I suspected only disrespect and thinley vieled contempt comes out of your mouth. I hope your mother doen't listen to the show, I know I would be ashamed.
John"
:: Rick 1/20/2003 05:51:21 PM [+] ::
Has Mariah Carey had a boob job?
:: Rick 1/20/2003 03:43:14 PM [+] ::
Who knew Johnny Mathis was black? Well, I guess everyone knew....but us. Six of working on the Top Five list, and no one caught it, except for Tim---now I *know* we're living in Bizarro World.
For those who missed it, here's the coolest thing to come our way in a long time: "Radio Gangsta", and original rap song about The Rick Emerson Show, by local artist 'The Low'. Listen to it here.
Tomorrow, Dena the 1080 Girl will be in to tell us about being groped by Ron Jeremy. (Picture link below). Also, Clyde Lewis with News at Ground Zero, and another Top Five list.
As extra incentive to be nice to me, here those long-promised pictures of Hot Talk 1080 Girl Dena (she's the one in the red bra) taken on her recent trip to Vegas. Also featured in the pictures are porn star Ron Jeremy, rapper Tone Loc, and a cast of thousands.
:: Rick 1/20/2003 10:11:05 AM [+] ::
:: Sunday, January 19, 2003 ::
Don't forget, we'll be live on Monday the 20th, MLK Day......while most other shows are wallowing in lame repeats, we'll be giving you brand-new lameness. We'll also be premiering the first-ever RAP song written about the Rick Emerson Show. Seriously. (Don't worry, it's not by the Tim Riley Factor.)
All that, plus Jolie from the Front Desk, CNN's Jim Roope reporting on the Golden Globes, and our own attempt at a holiday-relevant Top Five. Be there!
(And don't forget, the Tim Riley Factor's "I Wanna Be a Ramone" is only available from rickemerson.com for another 24 hours, then it's up to Kazaa; grab it while you can!)
:: Rick 1/19/2003 10:11:48 PM [+] ::
:: Thursday, January 16, 2003 ::
Coming up on Thursday's show, we'll be featuring the "Listeners Talk Back to Jolie" segment. If you're one of the many folks who feel that her "How Chicks Think" advice is off the mark, this will be your chance to tell her so. The numbers are 503-250-1080 and 1-800-727-5955. Who knows when this chance may roll around again, so be ready during tomorrow's "How Chicks Think" segment, as "The Listeners Talk Back to Jolie".
Also on tomorrow's show, we'll welcome Richard Nunn from the WB, and celebrate the day that Frampton Came Alive. Really.
Be there!
:: Rick 1/16/2003 12:01:33 AM [+] ::
:: Tuesday, January 14, 2003 ::
From today's mailbag:
"I"ve only recently started to listen to your show and this penis crap is the last straw! May you rot in hell you godless son of a bitch. I will not only boycott your filth, but incourage others to do so. I also hope those tramps you have get their mouths washed out with soap and that homosexual deviant everyone keeps efing dies of some bad std.
John "
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Thanks to listener "R.H.", who slid me the new Ramones tribute album, We're a Happy Family, a month before it hits stores. It's largely predictable, but there are some standout tracks, most notably Rob Zombie's cover of "Blitzkrieg Bop", and Pete Yorn's "I Wanna be Your Boyfriend". Also, U2 turns in a cover of "Beat on the Brat" so bad it seems like it MUST be a joke. It hits the streets February 11th......
:: Rick 1/14/2003 06:44:46 PM [+] ::
:: Monday, January 13, 2003 ::
Hey...for those who have been wondering, the girls on the Coors Light billboard actually ARE twins. Thanks to listener Chad for hooking us up with their official website.
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Best email of the day:
"Rick, I don't see many people during the day, so this is how I spread the word about your show. I HATE un-solicited faxes. They usually have a 800 number, which I know costs by the minute. I call and listen to their message, then I announce who you are, turn up the radio and set the handset in front of the speaker. I check back in about 5 min., it has usually cut me off by then & I call back and start over.
Spreading the word in my own special way.
Chris "
:: Rick 1/13/2003 05:49:13 PM [+] ::
