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The Top 5 Rock Christmas Songs of All Time

2010-12-23T03:46:00.000-08:00

What are the top 5 rock Christmas songs ever? We did some thinking and asked you to do some suggesting, and here is what we all came up with together.

5. "My First Christmas as a Woman" by the Vandals

4. "Mistress For Christmas" by AC/DC

3. "Merry Christmas. I Don't Wanna Fight" by the Ramones

2. "Christmas is the Time to Say I Love You" by Billy Squirer

1. "Father Christmas" by The Kinks

Hot Chicks on Kids' Shows

2010-12-16T04:37:00.002-08:00

My daughter loves the Imagination Movers on the Disney Channel, and that's fine with me. I'll even watch it with here so long as their neighbor Nina shows up at least once per episode. She has a nice butt and is always doing the naughty school girl act.

Relax. She's like 30. It's not creepy.

Anyway, I know I am not the only one that finds a chick on a kid's show attractive. Look at Genevieve from Choo Choo Soul!

Tell me you wouldn't ride that train!

Our New Buddy Ice-T

2010-12-16T02:56:00.000-08:00

The man knows his way around Twitter! In fact, the Village Voice says he is responsible for the tweet of the year, so why aren't you following him? Just click here. And while you're at it, follow his wife Coco too! I promise, you're hard drive will thank you.

Move Over Celebrities! Here's the Greatest Mugshot Ever!

2010-12-03T04:25:00.001-08:00

Kids, don't do drugs. Drugs are bad. Mmmkay?

Now, in the event you find yourself in a car and forget to signal when you turn, there is a chance the cop behind you will pull you over. If you happen to be carrying a bag of cocaine in your center console you could get arrested. You may be tempted (as this young man was) to shove the bag in your mouth and swallow the entirety of its contents.

I'm not saying it isn't a good idea. I just want you to know that if that's the route you choose to take, there is a very good chance your mugshot will look something like this.

And I will declare it the greatest mugshot in the history of crime!

Are You Thankful for NFL Parity?

2010-11-23T13:33:00.000-08:00

When you sit down on Thanksgiving Day to watch what from the outset seem like three meaningless potential blowouts, keep this graphic in mind

What you are looking at is a chart that perfectly illustrates why there are no dominate teams in the NFL this year. Each team is represented. Underneath the team's logo is the score by which they beat the team next to them going clockwise.

So here is the question. Does all of this parity make for an exciting football season or a year filled with a bunch of mediocre games where nothing special is going to happen?

The 100 Worst Players in NFL History

2010-11-19T03:25:00.000-08:00

The NFL tried to do a nice thing and release their list of the top 100 players in league history.

Jerry Rice was at the top of that list.

So along comes Sports Illustrated's Jeff Pearlman with his own list. It is a little less uplifting. Click here to check out the 100 worst players in NFL history.

It may make you laugh, but remember, these millionaires have feelings. And those feelings may be dressed in the finest silks and furs, but they still get hurt.

Our Wall of Thanks

2010-11-11T05:22:00.000-08:00

It's Veterans' Day, and we are very thankful to anyone that has served their country in order to keep us safe and free. That is why we put this Wall of Thanks together. The names listed here are the names of Vets and active military that listeners submitted to us. Even if your or your loved one's name isn't here, know that we are still very thankful! We couldn't do our jobs unless you did yours.

OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Nick Mitchell

Gus Mitchell

John Mitchell

Bob Corley

Jensen Basenberg

Paul Estep

Chris Meztista Jr.

Christopher Hume

Martin Pierce

Marty Newton

Lee Newton

Al Simmons

John Taylor

OUR LISTENERS & THEIR FAMILIES

Sean Kinney

R. Lee Kinney

Mariano

John Sasser

Jeff Sasser

Charles Sasser

Jarrod Richardson

Allen Schlegel

Allen Schlegel Jr.

Robert Schlegel

Travis Schlegel

Brandon Schlegel

This Couple Has to be From the Triangle, Right?

2010-11-03T17:21:00.001-07:00

Our buddies at Deadspin.com posted a very funny and provocative video today that was taken at the new Cowboys Stadium during Dallas' Monday night loss to the New York Giants a few weeks back.

First of all, Cowboys fans everywhere should thank this young woman. Tony Romo, Miles Austin, and the rest of the team have given them very little to cheer about. But that's not the point! Did you notice something interesting that the girl had on?

Aside from the snow leopard print bra, of course.

She is wearing a t-shirt celebrating the ECU/NC State rivalry! Look, I don't want to piss off fans of those schools, but no one outside of the state of North Carolina cares about that game. You could even argue that no one west of Durham really cares about that game. Logic tells you then, that the couple must be from this area!

Do you know who these people are? If so, let us know. We want to get in touch with them!

Want Your Own Theater?

2010-11-01T03:47:00.000-07:00

Do you want to see the new Harry Potter at midnight in your very own theater? That's right! We want to help you avoid people dressing up and kids running up and down the aisles.

You could win you very own theater at Marquee Cinemas Wakefield for the very first showing of Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part I! All you have to do is show us how much you love Harry Potter. You can do it with a song, a video, or a photo like these kids!

You can get official rules and upload your media right here!

They Smoke Weed in San Francisco

2010-10-29T03:32:00.000-07:00

I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure there are people that smoke marijuana in Dallas. I am not sure why this is such a big deal to Newy Scruggs and the folks at NBC DFW.

Ghost Hunting in the Triangle

2010-10-28T05:24:00.000-07:00

Curt House from Triangle Paranormal Investigations was in studio this morning to talk about ghost hunting and share some of the great stories from his jobs. If you think your house maybe haunted or a family member is possessed, check them out online and give them a call!

Bear Scratch

2010-10-28T03:52:00.001-07:00

Balloon Boy's dad is back and he's crazier and wants to sell you stuff.

Yup, it's just a pole that he wants you to pay $20 for. See what happens when your kid sells you out to Wolf Blitzer on live TV and America punishes one of it's greatest showmen? I assume that Richard Heene's creativity died that day and all he can come up with now when he's asked for a great idea is a wooden pole and a couple of screws.

Make Your Halloween Rock

2010-10-26T06:53:00.000-07:00

Still looking for an idea for your jack-o-lantern this Halloween? Why not make those pumpkins rock! Click the links below and put a couple of rock legends in front of your house this weekend!

Click here to get the Slash pumpkin stencil.

Click here to get the Ozzy Osbourne pumpkin stencil.

If you plan on using one of these for your jack-o-lantern, upload your pictures to the Facebook page! Best one gets a prize.

What Should LeBron Do?

2010-10-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Have you seen LeBron's new Nike commercial? It's definitely turning some heads.

<a href="http://msn.foxsports.com/video?vid=9c650643-b80c-4bec-997a-e8e320793ad9&from=IV2_en-us_foxsports_articles" target="_new" title="LeBron's latest commercial">Video: LeBron's latest commercial</a>

Kudos to Nike on creating another ad that makes people talk. I actually think it makes LeBron look like less of a douche bag - those things are few and far between these days.

OMG! LOL! LOL! LOL!

2010-10-24T10:47:00.000-07:00

I don't care what the weatherman's name is, because the real heroes of this clip are all of the unseen men and women in the graphics department!

Follow the Band

2010-10-19T04:39:00.000-07:00

How is the 96 Rock band progressing?

You can follow all of our triumphs and downfalls by checking out the blog that our friends at Ellington Studios set up.

Talk About Breasts and Save a Life!

2010-10-18T04:17:00.000-07:00

We want you to help us bring awareness to breast cancer this month. You know we are donating $5 to the Susan G. Koeman Foundation every time we play Pink Floyd during October. Last week we told you about the Real Men Drive Pink campaign to raise money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Now we want to make a statement that goes world wide! Make your Facebook status your favorite euphemism for breasts. Listeners gave us some help this morning. If you still want a creative one, check out this video!

Plus, today is the first day to get the limited edition Real Men Wear Pink 96 Rock shirts. Hurry! They're gonna go fast! Click here to order.

I Wasn't Kidding...Brett Favre Really Did Get Hit in the Groin Yesterday

2010-10-14T05:01:00.000-07:00

The subject of NFL Weiner Watch 2010 is now damaged goods.

Salt & Demetri's Fair Guide

2010-10-12T04:45:00.001-07:00

Loves the magic of the Fair. I didn't know such a thing existed, but he says you can't miss Michelle's Magical Poodles. She seems lovely enough...as lovely as someone who spends her time traveling to state fairs all across the country in a van full of poodles can be.

Salt also says that you gotta see Steve Trash, the Eco Magician. Steve Trash looks just like my Uncle Bob. Also, I am not sure what an "eco magician" is exactly. I am going to assume it is all about recycling, which I can tell you with absolute certainty is not magic!

I am sure Steve and Michelle are lovely people. Let's face it though, a carny magician in still just a carny. And carnies are weird, creepy people that often have several warrants.

And I am going to assume several Warrant albums. Don't you want to be these guys' cherry pie?

The Worst/Best Interview of Scott Weiland's Career.

2010-10-08T04:15:00.000-07:00

You know STP frontman Scott Weiland.

He has developed quite the reputation over the years, and he is working to change it. He promises that he isn't drinking or doing drugs these days and that he is 100% committed to being a member of Stone Temple Pilots.

Either he broke that first promise in an interview with The Cowhead Show on 102.5 the Bone in Tampa or he has trouble hearing and forming sentences.

Scott Weiland didn't remember that he missed the band's last show in Tampa. He took long pauses in the middle of sentences. It all lead to Cowhead betting Weiland $10,000 that he wouldn't show up for the band's next show in Tampa. The interview is both hysterical and cringe worthy all at once. Check out the whole interview here.

Our New Favorite Internet Video!

2010-10-07T06:18:00.001-07:00

We saw this on CNN this morning. We are big fans and we are trying to track down the film makers!

All we know is that the guy in the video isn't really homeless. This was a piece that was created to raise money and awareness for charities that help the homeless. Anyone has info on this guy please email us or hit us up on Facebook!

Cigar Guy

2010-10-05T10:00:00.000-07:00

This Tiger Woods photo from the Ryder Cup has become an internet sensation! Can you guess why? No, it doesn't have anything to do with capturing the ball just before it shatters the camera lens. Look again!

Yes, it is all because of Cigar Guy - a delightful man of indeterminate race that wondered into the edge of the photo. Check out what the fine folks at the Dallas Observer did to make Cigar Guy a part of Everything That Rocks!

What are the Finally Screenings?

2010-09-27T03:23:00.000-07:00

This morning we chatted with Alden Ford, a thirty year old guy that has never seen many of the comedies that make up our everyday vocabulary. There are a lot of reasons he missed these movies when he was a kid. He was raised in a home that didn't allow R rated movies. He is a huge Star Wars nerd. He is from Alaska.

So now he is watching these movies for the first time and sharing his thoughts with the world at splitsider.com. He is updating the reviews all of the time, so check back often!

Click here to check out his review of Ghostbusters.

Click here to check out his review of Animal House.

Click here to check out his review of Wayne's World.

Even Hypocrites Have an Opinion of Ines Sainz

2010-09-17T03:35:00.000-07:00

You remember NFL Weiner Watch 2010, right?

Well, the woman that allegedly received the pictures of Brett Favre that started that whole hullabaloo has an opinion of Ines Sainz - the woman that says she was sexually harassed by the New York Jets.

Now granted, Ines doesn't exactly dress conservatively on the sidelines...

All I'm saying is maybe Jenn Sterger isn't the one to offer an opinion on this situation. Afterall, she got her start by wearing very little clothing to a Florida State game.

Besides, Jenn maybe a little too biased to speak fairly on this subject. I give you exhibit A.

Look at that shirt! Come to think of it, look at what is under that shirt! My goodness, what a lovely young woman. She looks smart.

It Takes a Certain Kind of Man to Run for Public Office...

2010-09-13T05:44:00.000-07:00

...and judging by Phil Davidson, that type is bat poop crazy!

He's part Ultimate Warrior...

He's part Matt Foley...

He's completely nuts!

Wanna Get a Lady?

2010-09-10T03:26:00.001-07:00

If you want a mate you better learn to dance. In fact, a group of scientists have but together a well researched list of dance moves that make women find men attractive. It has something to do with certain moves making them think of virility and other moves making you look like a fat lump.

Here's a video of what to do when you hit the dance floor.

Our Singing Debut

2010-09-07T04:24:00.000-07:00

The fine folks at Ellington Studios are teaching the 96 Rock jocks to play guitar, bass, drums and keyboards. Perhaps they should spend more time on singing lessons.

The Craziest Man in the World

2010-09-03T03:21:00.000-07:00

This is Jonathan Lee Franks. He is the guy that filed that crazy lawsuit that claims (among other things) that Mark Cuban used his credit card to try to buy the Texas Rangers, Nolan Ryan and Robin Ventura beat him up, and he is owed a position with the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that you've met the man behind the madness, check out the lawsuit here. Keep in mind, this legal brief is handwritten, so it may take some effort to read.

Salt is Going Over the Edge!

2010-08-30T04:31:00.000-07:00

Salt is going to repel down the side of the Wachovia Capital Center!

That is a very large building! Want to join him and raise some money for the Special Olympics of North Carolina? Then click here to sign up.

Get Ready to Pass This Around the Office

2010-08-20T03:47:00.001-07:00

This is the video that we have been playing clips from all morning.

It is all at once disturbing and hilarious!

What the Hell is the FFL?

2010-08-19T03:20:00.000-07:00

It's not exactly football. It's actually a little closer to rugby, but it does involve fighting! As Salt put it "it's like mobile MMA," because it is legal for you to beat the hell out of any member of the opposing team (not just the guy with the ball), and if you get knocked out or injured your team cannot bring in a sub. It's like the polar opposite of soccer!

Still having trouble figuring this out? No problem, we have a whole game to show you. Check out the Rome...I'm gonna guess "Gladiators" against the Florence...let's call them "Gladiators."

Support Bomani

2010-08-16T04:31:00.000-07:00

Our pal Bomani Jones from ESPN.com's Page 2 is going to be on First Take debating Skip Bayless, who is apparently a big fan of Lil' Wayne.

Here's the video Bo put together to get a little support from the people.

Steven Slater Surveillance Video

2010-08-16T03:34:00.000-07:00

There's no video of what happened inside the plane, but here are a few things that we can confirm beyond a shadow of a doubt.

First, the man loves a fine micro-brew. Next, he is a real lady killer. That fact cannot be denied. And finally, he did inflate the emergency slide and ride it to freedom.

Inetta the Moodsetta

2010-08-12T05:27:00.001-07:00

This morning we played something for you that has become legendary among DJs across the country. It's Inetta the Moodsetta from WBLX in my hometown - Mobile, Alabama - resigning live on air.

Well I did a little searching and guess what! I found her...kind of. I found her Twitter page. Click here for fits of profound wisdom (in 140 characters or less of course) from the Moodsetta herself. Here's a quick word of warning though, she hasn't updated her page in two months.

NFL Weiner Watch 2010: Day 5

2010-08-10T02:55:00.000-07:00

Here we are, five days into weiner watch, and we have a theme song. This video popped up on Youtube yesterday.

So little is known about it, especially who put this little masterpiece together. We owe them a "thank you" and a hardy hand shake.

Your Last Chance to Win a PS3!

2010-08-09T03:24:00.000-07:00

Want to win a copy of Madden 11 for the PS 3 tomorrow morning? Sure you do!

What's that you say? You don't have a PS 3? Don't worry! The fine folks at Buffalo Brothers want to give you one of those too!

Get your best John Madden impression ready tomorrow at 8:15. Again, we don't want you to call a game. You have to give us your best John Madden impression while you are saying something the coach would never say himself! So, what will you be saying tomorrow?

Remember when Bea Arthur dies and we did a little sound-alike contest in her honor? Well, tomorrow we are using the same line from that contest.

My cupcakes are moist and delicious. Men love my cupcakes.

NFL Weiner Watch 2010: Day 1

2010-08-06T06:44:00.001-07:00

It started this morning with nothing...then with something...kinda. Skip to the 2:16 mark of this video.

That is Allison Torres' interview with Playboy Radio, in which she reveals that she saw the alleged photos that Brett Favre sent to her friend and former Jets Game Day host Jenn Sterger.

Fun with the Pope's Baseball Cap

2010-07-28T06:34:00.000-07:00

Earlier this week we had some fun with the Pope's choice of summer head wear. It looked a little out of place - mostly because when you think of the Holy Father, you don't picture him wearing a baseball cap.

Turns out that a baseball cap is not the weirdest thing the Pope has ever put on his head. A quick Google search revealed that when he attended a Spanish rodeo, he was given some souvenir head wear. Before you Catholics get upset, please remember that we did not alter this photo in any way, shape or form.

Now some of you - like Robert Horvick of Holly Springs - got a little more creative. Check out what he did with the Pope's picture and photoshop.

Somehow I doubt that new garment will become a part of the traditional Easter Mass at the Vatican.

Another Chance to Win a Copy of Madden and a PS3 Tomorrow!

2010-07-26T04:05:00.001-07:00

Want to win a copy of Madden 11 for the PS 3 tomorrow morning? Sure you do!

What's that you say? You don't have a PS 3? Don't worry!

The fine folks at Buffalo Brothers want to give you one of those too!

Well...remember the Spice Girls?

Spice Girls - Wannabe
Uploaded by starboymcfly. - Explore more music videos.

That's right, you'll have to give us the chorus for this little ditty. I know you'll need help with the words, so here they are:

If you wanna be my lover, you gotta get with my friends,
Make it last forever friendship never ends,
If you wanna be my lover, you have got to give,
Taking is too easy, but that's the way it is.

Good luck!

We Talked to Brian May...

2010-07-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

..and when we did I told the Queen guitarist that I thought his band's performance of "Tie Your Mother Down" with the Foo Fighters at the VH1 Rock Honors was amazing. Well, I don't want to be a douche bag and not share the performance with you. So, enjoy!

Win a PS 3 and a Copy of the New Madden Before You Can Buy Them

2010-07-19T07:27:00.000-07:00

Our friends at Buffalo Brothers have provided us with four copies of the new Madden NFL 11 for the Playstation 3.

Now we know that not everyone has a PS3. That's why the good people at Buffalo Brothers are going to give you one of those too!

So how do you win? All you have to do is call up and give us your best John Madden impression. We'll give you the line to say. You just put on your best Madden voice and deliver the line. Tomorrow's line is from the Julia Roberts/Hugh Grant classic Notting Hill.

I'M JUST A GIRL STANDING IN FRONT OF A BOY ASKING HIM TO LOVE ME.

We'll do it at 8:15 tomorrow morning! The best impression wins. So call 860-9600. Good luck!

Gay Babies

2010-07-08T03:18:00.001-07:00

I used to believe that being straight or gay was something that you just couldn't help. You were born one way or the other. Then I saw this commercial.

Now, I still don't know if a person's sexuality is a product of nature or nurture, but if your kid wasn't born gay this is a pretty good way to turn him. Look at this kid! He is a pair of roller blades away from an evening at Legends.

The New York Post Loses World Cup Fever

2010-06-29T03:14:00.001-07:00

The New York Post has had a great sense of humor when it comes to the US World Cup team and this country's sudden - all be it brief - obsession with soccer.

Well, after the US loss to Ghana, the folks at the Post didn't follow our lead. No, instead they came up with a truly American headline - a headline that sums up the way most of us feel about the World Cup and soccer in general now that our team is done.

U-S-A!

Salt and D destroy the studio Vuvuzela

2010-06-28T09:19:00.000-07:00

With the United States losing to Ghana in the 2010 World Cup, the wind has been knocked out of our sails. We wanted to enjoy soccer in all it's nil-nil glory but now that we don't have a dog in the fight, WHAT IS THE POINT?!

So we decided to take our anger out on that annoying little instrument that has plagued the World Cup broadcast...and we don't mean the British broadcast team! We are speaking, of course, about the vuvuzela...and here is what we did to it!

Farewell Lee Fowler

2010-06-25T05:05:00.000-07:00

Debbie Yow is the new Athletic Director at NC State, and you now have a lot of free time on your hands.

Look at it this way - now you have more time for boating...or snorkeling...or whatever the hell was going on when this photo was taken. What's the story with those ladies in the background? All three of you have lovely breasts.

The NBA Draft Drinking Game 2.0

2010-06-24T05:52:00.000-07:00

Many of you are asking for it, so hear it is - the rules (straight from Fancy Nuts himself) for the NBA Draft Drinking Game 2.0!

The Inaugural Gary Coleman-Manute-Bol Remember the Little People and the Big People Memorial 2010 NBA Draft Drinking Game

Timeless Single Shots

· 1 shot in honor of tonight’s ignominious (SAT prep word) broadcast crew: Stuart “Left Eye” Scott, Jon “Marvin Bush” Barry, Jeff “I Was Fantastic in Adams Family Reunion” Van Gundy, and “Long” Jay Bilas

· “Long” Jay Bilas uses any of the following phrases:

o Explosion Ability

o Upside

o Potential

o Upside Potential

o Tremendous Upside Potential, with Topside

· Any of the following terms/phrases are used:

o Passes the eyeball test

o Measurables

o “Feel for the Game”

o Heady

o “Ball Skills”

· Dress Code Drinks:

o If a player wears a tacky wedding bowtie (see Karl Malone)

o If the player wears a B.I.G. tophat (Samaki Walker)

For every illegitimate child at a player’s table
Anytime a random uninvited Euro emerges out of the stands and walks onto the stage, making David Stern exceedingly uncomfortable

· Dick Vitale screams for more than 10 seconds without breathing, while wearing a blood red shirt – Scream “Satan!” and drink

Honorary Manute Bol Double Shots

· Any time “the LeBron James sweepstakes” is mentioned

· Any time the cryptic (and certainly homeless) “World Wide Wes” is described as “the most powerful man in sports”

· Every time Jon Scheyer is described as heady, then claim racism

· Every time they show the Gordon Hayward shot vs. Duke and say “that shot’s still in the air, right?”

· If the sound of a vuvuzela breaks out

THE FANCY NUTS "ZIMA/SPRITZER/CIDER SPECIAL"

· If Bilas uses the phrase “long and heady with great ball skills and tremendous upside potential”

The Kardashian Charm

2010-06-23T05:33:00.001-07:00

So let's see if we have the formula right. Take one talented athlete - say Reggie Bush

Or Lamar Odom

Then add one Kardashian sister - say Kim

or Khloe.

...And what do you get?

You get a championship. It's a proven formula! So which former Tar Heel is looking to be the next beneficiary of the Kardashian charm? Click here to find out.

There are 2 Tim Peelers

2010-06-21T11:29:00.000-07:00

Just so we're clear...

This is the guy who claims he saw Bigfoot in Cleveland County.

His name is Tim Peeler. He seems like a delightful man. His hobbies include bear hunting, hog hunting, and amateur coyote caller making.

This man works as a reporter for gopack.com.

His name is also Tim Peeler, but he is not that Tim Peeler. Please stop confusing this Tim Peeler with that Tim Peeler. It is making life hell for this Tim Peeler.

Who is the Better Internet Creature?

2010-06-17T16:58:00.000-07:00

White people, I think we are being punished. We have had our fun with the Mobile, Alabama leprechaun video for a number of years now.

Karma says it is time for us to leave the citizens of Crichton alone and laugh at ourselves. If you have not already seen it, take a look at the next internet phenomenon - Tim Peeler and the North Carolina Sasquatch!

The New iPhone and Sex

2010-06-10T05:24:00.000-07:00

This is Debby Herbenick, the woman we had on this morning to talk about the new iPhone and how it can improve your sex life. She is a lovely woman.

Click here to read the article at Gizmodo.com.

Sexy Movie Monsters

2010-06-07T04:40:00.000-07:00

We got some great calls and suggestions this morning. Of course everyone loves the three boobed hooker from Total Recall.

The subject of Natasha Henstridge from the Species films came up. Is she hotter as Eve - the human?

Or was she hotter as Sil - the monster?

The ladies weighed in as well. One of them said that she wanted to be with Gordon Shumway,

Yes, Gordon Shumway is ALF.

There is one thing that really bothered me about this question. How did no one say Sy Snootles?

You can have Leia in the gold bikini. If we are trapped in Jabba's lair, I am going for the sultry singer of the Max Rebo Band - they're like Dave Matthews without the bad dancing.

Why Does CNBC Cover Sports in the First Place?

2010-06-03T17:43:00.000-07:00

While we were on the air yesterday morning, we nearly missed a fight on CNBC!

I don't know what the old man's name is. I don't know what the relatively attractive young lady's name is either. All I know is that he is a terrible sportscaster, and she very nearly punched a sexagenarian.

It's Spelling Bee Time!

2010-06-02T05:11:00.000-07:00

The Spelling Bee is back this Friday! We all have Spelling Bee fever here. Perhaps you could call it "Spelling Bee-ver," but that, frankly, sound dirty. Let us help you get in the spirit!

Click here to meet the spellers!

Now, let's see them at play!

This year the spellers and their parents all get t-shirts with letters on them, which made for some spelling related humor and patriotism at the annual pre-Bee barbecue.

There is more to a spelling bee than just cookouts and wordplay. It's also a chance to tell your parents a little something about yourself.

Now, from the outside the Scripps National Spelling Bee seems like the kind of place that nerds gather to prove who that year's Highlander is. But think about it from the stand point of a kid in the competition! This is foreign soil, with a whole new set of young ladies to put the mack on. Time to look sharp!

"Ladies..."

Cleveland Ruins Lost for Everyone

2010-05-25T04:27:00.000-07:00

It is no secret that we are not fans of Lost. It just isn't our cup of tea, but this article made us feel even worse for the people of Cleveland.

Again, things always go wrong for Cleveland.

They are really going to hate this.

Alison Brie is a Stone Cold Fox!

2010-05-21T05:25:00.001-07:00

This morning we spoke with Alison Brie from NBC's Community. She detailed her sexual history for us, which probably got you hot and bothered. Here's a video that won't help that at all.

Tar Heel Spring Break

2010-05-21T04:17:00.001-07:00

Yes, that's Marcus Ginyard getting obliterated on a boat.

Yes, that's John Henson with a couple of shorties.

Yes, that's former Tar Heel, Mike Copeland living it up on the party boat.

There are a lot more photos where these came from. Check them out here.

Marlins Soar

2010-05-19T05:25:00.000-07:00

This is the new song from Scott Stapp of Creed all about the Florida Marlins.

I'm telling you, it still sounds like he is saying "you will suck" in the chorus, which would probably be more accurate for a song about the Florida Marlins.

Actually, if he really wanted to make this about the Marlins, Scott should have included a line about being good for one season and then trading the entire team away.

Rima Fakih's Sexy Pictures

2010-05-19T04:15:00.000-07:00

Here is the photo of the new Miss USA, Rima Fakih, from Mojo's Stripper 101 contest.

It may be a little racy for pageant officials, but remember, before she won the Miss USA people had Rima take this photo to promote the pageant.

I gotta say, the official picture is a little racier, but the photo of Rima on the stripper pole is much sexier!

Now You Have a Dog in the Fight

2010-05-17T13:53:00.000-07:00

So the Canes' season has been over for quite some time. No worries, we just found the team you should be rooting for during the Stanley Cup Playoffs - The San Jose Sharks.

Why?

Because this is the team's GM, Doug Wilson

Now that doesn't matter to you, nor should it. But, this is Doug's daughter Lacey!

She was a contestant in the recent Miss USA pagaent. She didn't even make it into the top 15, but honestly, who cares? Go Sharks!

R.I.P. Ronnie James Dio

2010-05-17T06:02:00.000-07:00

Our friend Ronnie James Dio passed away over the weekend. We asked him once what was his favorite Dio song ever. He told us "The Last in Line."

Rest in Peace, Ronnie.

Wait, Did I Hear That Right?

2010-05-13T14:30:00.001-07:00

If you see this video out of context...

it's easy to think that co-anchor Michael Hill is some kind of pervert...

But if you watch ABC 26's full report...

You may wonder how the entire report even made it on the air in the first place!

So Who is Elena Kagan?

2010-05-10T17:58:00.001-07:00

By now you know her name. She is the woman President Barack Obama has nominated to the Supreme Court.

Does she look familiar? Is that a face you've seen before?

We know for a fact that they aren't twins, but it's possible she is Clarke Kent to his Superman. Think about this. Have you ever seen Elena Kagan and Paul Blart in the same place at the same time?

Cleveland Indians Meltdown

2010-05-09T07:00:00.000-07:00

It's gotta be tough to cheer for any team from Cleveland...aside from maybe the Cavaliers. Imagine this poor bastard's plight. His name is Bruce Drennan. He hosts the studio show for the Indians' TV broadcasts.

Now the good news is that he is an equal opportunity hater. He went down the lineup card and laid into each guy. It's already been a long season and there are about 130 games left.

Now, the team has every right to fire or discipline Bruce if they want to. He is their employee. There is no word as to whether or not they will do that. They may not have a problem with this rant. I have no problem with it. If you are a broadcaster, you have to report and talk about what you see on the field.

Here's a question for you to consider. Would you be okay if John Forslund or Chuck Kaiton had gone on a rant like this early in the Hurricanes' season?

Is Geraldo Trying to Get Us Killed?

2010-05-03T14:52:00.000-07:00

Watch this video from Geraldo Rivera's show on Fox News.

So let me make sure I heard him right. He tells the viewers where to get the firecrackers that were used as detonators. He and some woman say that New York should be blown up if terror trials are held there. Then he tells the viewers how to make a better detonator so that the car bomb will actually go off next time.

Remember when this douche bag gave away the location of our troops in Iraq?

How does Fox News let him stay on the air?

Roy's on Vacation

2010-05-03T06:38:00.001-07:00

What's up with the Lee Fowler situation at State?

Roy couldn't care less!

He is at some resort in Arizona soaking in the sun and letting his chest hair breathe. Looks like it's about quarter till Margarita o'clock. There really is no better treatment for Vertigo (or losing the NIT championship game one night and then watching Duke win a National Championship) than a lounge chair and a striped towel.

Is Lee Fowler on his Way Out?

2010-04-30T05:05:00.000-07:00

Could next week be the week that State fans have been waiting for for ten years now? Earlier this morning, Taylor Zarzour talked about this article from the Triangle Business Journal.

Get a Book on Your iPhone!

2010-04-30T04:42:00.000-07:00

This morning we talked to former tour manager for the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead. His book is called You Can't Always Get What You Want.

It's available in paperback and as an iPhone app and it's filled with rare stories about Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Jerry Garcia among others. The iPhone app features videos and commentary related to some of the stories. If you want it, click here.

You Don't Get to Have Sex And You Don't Look Like Tiger Woods

2010-04-29T05:27:00.000-07:00

The guy in the front of the line has been selected to play Tiger Woods in an upcoming porno starring real life Tiger mistress Joslyn James.

Yes, Joslyn is still claiming to be the victim here while she's profiting from her affair with Tiger. Here's the worst part. This guy doesn't even get to have sex in the movie!

That's right! The production company wanted to find an average Joe to play Tiger. He would get the thrill of a lifetime by being in a porno - except he does not get to have any sex.

Oh, and he doesn't look like Tiger.

Not even a little bit.

The Luther Down

2010-04-27T05:14:00.001-07:00

There it is in all it's glory - the Luther Down!

One KFC Double Down in between two halves of a Krispy Kreme donut. Want to make your own? It clocks in at just a shade over 900 calories. Click here for directions.

Listeners Can Make Us Laugh!

2010-04-27T04:37:00.001-07:00

Today we salute Brady Nemeth, who sent us this awesome video from the You Tubes.

Unemployment can be hell. Please kids, remember to keep Carlton and Phil in your prayers.

This Man is an Island

2010-04-25T16:13:00.000-07:00

Not every Oscar winner can keep that momentum going their entire career.

Some are forced to do bad movies.

Some watch their star fade and realize they have to follow in someone else's shadow.

Some even get too drunk at a bar, grab the microphone and proceed to make patriotic, yet idiotic toasts.

Someone please show Cuba the money...or at least a place he can get a meal and a nice warm bed for the night. This is getting sad.

Forget the MVP's and the 4 NBA Titles!

2010-04-21T06:03:00.000-07:00

This is the greatest thing Shaq has ever done!

Ladies and Gentlemen, this is what millionaires do with their time when their wife leaves them and takes the kids.

How does he not know the lyrics to "Jessie's Girl?" I mean, it is a terrible song, but doesn't everyone know the lyrics to that song? Also, is the clean-shaven puppet supposed to be an older version of Shaquille O'Neal? And who is controlling the puppets - Penny Hardaway?

Introducing the Morning Show Puppy

2010-04-21T05:41:00.001-07:00

We found this creepy thing in the studio, while we were cleaning one day.

It's not real, but he keeps the Morning Show-rilla company.

Separated at Birth?

2010-04-18T15:01:00.001-07:00

Here's a photo of Charlie Sheen. It seems the Two and a Half Men star recently shaved his head. I am going to assume this was after a week long bender of coke, whores and whiskey.

Nothing wrong with the freshly shorn look, right? In fact, he looks just like someone else we know.

Foster!

The Ice T Eagle

2010-04-13T05:25:00.000-07:00

We told you about the epic twitter war raging between folk rocker Aimee Mann and "Original Gangta" Ice-T on the show this morning. Check out the whole feud here. We also told you that Ice-T ended the war of words by tweeting the greatest picture of all time.

Want to see it?

Admiral Ackbar

2010-04-13T03:50:00.000-07:00

In honor of today's Star Wars Spelling Bee, I thought I would share one of my favorite pieces of Star Wars related comedy on the internet.

Our Tiger Video

2010-04-12T04:27:00.000-07:00

This is our take on the new Tiger Woods commercial. Yes, there is a grey stripe across the bottom. No we don't know how to get rid of it. Enjoy the smushed video.

Fun with the Tiger Woods Commercial

2010-04-09T05:53:00.000-07:00

By now we've all seen the new Tiger Woods Nike ad.

Our friends and deadspin.com scoured the internet to find the best parodies of the commercial. I wish we could post all of the videos here, but the bosses would freak out! So instead here is a link.

Salt's favorite is parody number 3. I am a fan of number 6.

The Best Play You Probably Didn't See

2010-04-07T03:23:00.000-07:00

While a lot of you were at work, White Sox ace Mark Buehrle did something amazing!

Own A Piece of History

2010-04-06T06:52:00.000-07:00

And support a great cause!

The folks at Nicko Sports are releasing limited edition commemorative basketballs to celebrate Duke's National Championship. All of the proceeds go to the Duke Durham Neighborhood Partnership.

Call 1-800-345-2868 to get yours or click here!

The Final Standings

2010-04-06T04:52:00.000-07:00

Here are the final stadings of our "Friends of the Show" bracket pool.

CHAMPION: DEMETRI THE GREEK - 67 POINTS

2. TAYLOR ZARZOUR - 58 POINTS

3. SALT - 56 POINTS

3. BARACK OBAMA - 56 POINTS

5. MR. SKIN - 52 POINTS

6. BT - 51 POINTS

7. ROBIN FOX - 50 POINTS

8. BOMANI JONES - 46 POINTS

9. AUSTIN HILL - 30 POINTS

For the record, nobody picked Duke to win it all and only Taylor even picked them to be in the final game. It doesn't matter. I was so far ahead after the Elite 8 that this thing was decided last week. And what did I win? Pride, my friends. Pride.

Duke Wins!

2010-04-06T03:55:00.000-07:00

...and this Butler cheerleader went wild!

Why? We don't know, but it is nice to know that there was at least one person in Indianapolis that was routing for Duke.

Bomani Jones Doesn't Put Up With Canadian Tomfoolery

2010-04-04T14:57:00.000-07:00

As many of you know, our buddy Bomani Jones co-hosted the studio show for the NCAA Tournament on the Canadian television network The Score.

Check out this clip.

Bomani was right to refuse to dance. Is that what passes for basketball coverage in Canada? No wonder we make fun of them.

No One Likes Being Dunked Upon...

2010-04-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

And even fewer people like getting kicked in the balls.

Remember Tony Skinn? Probably not. He was part of that George Mason team that shocked the world by beating Carolina and UConn (among others) to make it to the Final Four in 2006.

Well now Tony is playing ball in Europe. Here is a video of a big time dunk he threw down earlier this season.

There's a lot going on here. First, notice that he kicks the defender square in the sack. Then, to add insult to injury he hangs on the rim and roars like Godzilla. In a brief moment of karmic justice/hilarity you will notice that Tony does fall trying to stick the dismount. Does that stop him? No! He's right back up and smack talking as he runs down the court a split second later.

Tony, you are a douche bag, but at least you are a douche bag with some style. As for the nameless power forward that may never have kids, that is some tough luck. Not only did your nuts get cracked, but you will forever be known as that European dunk victim.

2010-03-30T04:17:00.000-07:00

Here's the video of the elementary school version of Scarface.

Yes, it's fudging adorable!

Sadly, our friends at TMZ did some digging and found out that it isn't real. Disappointing? Yes. Does it mean you can't enjoy the stuffed tiger or the words "The World is Yours" pinned up above the stage? Of course not.

Robert Ruined the Moment

2010-03-29T04:22:00.000-07:00

Robert Horvick of Holly Springs didn't just create a new version of "One Shining Moment" for our "Ruin the Moment" contest. He completely reinvented the anthem - complete with a back story and visuals!

Friends of the Show Bracket Pool Update

2010-03-29T03:23:00.000-07:00

Here are the standings heading into the Final Four. I have already won, but I am going to keep updating this to hammer home my genius.

1. Demetri the Greek - 67 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: Duke, West Virginia

POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 11

2. Salt - 56 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: Duke

POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

2. Barack Obama - 56 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: None

POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

4. Taylor Zarzour - 53 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: Duke

POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 5

5. Mr. Skin - 52 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: West Virginia

POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 5

6. BT - 51 Points

FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: None
POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

7. Robin Fox - 50 Points
FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: None
POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

8. Bomani Jones - 46 Points
FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: None
POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

9. Austin Hill - 30 Points
FINAL FOUR TEAMS CORRECT: None
POSSIBLE POINTS LEFT: 0

Now, here are two fun facts about our little bracket pool. According to ESPN.com, my bracket is among the top 2% in the country. Salt's bracket is in the top 13%. Austin Hill's unbelievably bad brackets are among the worst 1% of those submitted to ESPN.com.

Friends of the Show Bracket Pool Update

2010-03-22T03:23:00.000-07:00

We are moving on to the Sweet 16. Here's how we stand.

1. Demetri the Greek - 44 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is His National Champ Still Alive: Yes (West Virginia)

1. President Obama - 44 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 2

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas, Villanova

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

3. Robin Fox - 41 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is Her National Champ Still Alive: Yes (Kentucky)

4. Salt - 40 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

5. BT - 38 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 2

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas, Villanova

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

6. Taylor Zarzour - 37 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

7. Bomani Jones - 34 Points

Number of Final Four Teams: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

8. Mr. Skin - 33 Points

Number of Final Four Teams: 3

Final Four Teams Lost: Kansas

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Kansas)

9. Austin Hill - 27 Points

Number of Final Four Teams Left: 0

Final Four Teams Lost: UNLV, BYU, Clemson, Notre Dame

Is His National Champ Still Alive: No (Notre Dame)

Friends of the Show Bracket Pool

2010-03-19T03:09:00.000-07:00

Eight of us got together for a friendly bracket pool here on the show. Here are the standings after Day 1.

1. ROBIN FOX - 12 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Villanova

UPSETS CALLED: Northern Iowa, Washington, Old Dominion, St. Mary's

LOSSES THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown, Vanderbilt

1. PRESIDENT OBAMA - 12 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Villanova

UPSETS CALLED: Northern Iowa, Murray State, St. Mary's

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown

3. AUSTIN HILL - 11 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: UNLV, BYU, Clemson, Notre Dame

UPSETS CALLED: Ohio, Washington, St. Mary's

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Notre Dame

3. BOMANI JONES - 11 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Baylor

UPSETS CALLED: Northern Iowa

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown

5. DEMETRI THE GREEK - 10 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia, Duke

UPSETS CALLED: Old Dominion, St. Mary's

LOSSES THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown, Vanderbilt

5. BT - 10 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia, Villanova

UPSETS CALLED: Old Dominion

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown

7. SALT - 9 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Duke

UPSETS CALLED: Northern Iowa

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown

7. MR. SKIN - 9 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia, Baylor

UPSETS CALLED: Washington

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Georgetown

9. TAYLOR ZARZOUR - 7 POINTS

FINAL FOUR: Kansas, Kansas State, Kentucky, Duke

UPSETS CALLED: St. Mary's

LOSS THAT HURT THE MOST: Vanderbilt, Notre Dame

The Mobile, Alabama Leprechaun

2010-03-16T15:16:00.000-07:00

It's St. Patrick's Day, so we have a special treat for you.

THE GREATEST VIDEO IN THE HISTORY OF THE INTERNET!

Salt & D's One Shining Moment Contest

2010-03-16T02:57:00.000-07:00

Listen to this!

Nothing says "National Championship" like the sweet sounds of Teddy P. So, why is CBS ditching the classic version of "One Shining Moment" for something new?

We have no idea, but Salt & I figured since CBS is going to ruin the end of the Tournament anyway, we may as well give you a chance to be the culprit. This is your chance to re-record the classic "One Shining Moment."

Need some help? No worries. Click here to get the lyrics.

So what are we looking for exactly? Well, we have no idea. We want you to create your own, unique version of "One Shining Moment." You can play it on a guitar, piano, a kazoo - it doesn't matter! Hell, you can even throw on some tights and do a Shakespeare like dramatic reading. Just be sure to film it and upload it to You Tube or record it and send us the file. After you've created your masterpiece send it to us at mornings@96rockwebmail.com.

Don't let Teddy P down!

Give us your best effort. There is a kick ass mystery prize in it for you.

Is Rielle Hunter Hot?

2010-03-15T06:25:00.001-07:00

Have you seen the photos of John Edwards' mistress from her recent GQ spread?

...And I do mean spread!

Don't look so shocked, Kermit. That pose is tame compared to what is going on in a certain video she made. Nice zebra panties, Rielle!

Our Favorite Twitter Feed EVER!

2010-03-11T04:58:00.000-08:00

This is NC State Athletic Director Lee Fowler.

This is not his Twitter feed!

So who is Lee FOLWER? Well, we don't know. We do know that it doesn't matter if you love State or hate them. Everyone can enjoy this send up of the Pack's seemingly inept AD.

Billy Packer Joins Us

2010-03-10T14:53:00.000-08:00

We like Billy Packer. He has always treated us with respect and been good to us and agreed to interviews even though we aren't a "serious show."

We know that many of you feel very differently though.

The interview that may have sent Andrew Young to jail...

2010-03-10T05:36:00.000-08:00

We talked to Andrew and Cheri Young the day before they were held in contempt of court and Andrew could face up to 75 days in jail! Find out what they said that may not have helped their court case...

The Guy That Crashed Vanity Fair's Oscar Party

2010-03-10T05:18:00.000-08:00

This morning we talked to Ravi Somaiya from Gawker. He is the guy that crashed the Vanity Fair Oscar party. Check out the full story by clicking here.

From Special Teams to the Dinner Special

2010-03-09T18:27:00.000-08:00

Zack Follett is a maniac!

He is a special teams player for the Detroit Lions. The guy promised to make all 31 other NFL teams pay for not drafting him. Nevermind that the Lions passed on him 8 times before taking him in the 7th and final round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

He's not on the field much, but when he is...

He makes it count.

Now, why did he feel the need to get in a cage with real lions? Because he's a bad ass! Watch him taunt the lions with his helmet, get in the cage, give a motivational speech then nearly get attacked.

Never Let Blade Forget!

2010-03-09T03:51:00.001-08:00

Did you miss my cameo on Foster & the Blade?

Never forget, Blade. Never forget! By the way, the long balls line is courtesy of Salt.

Erin Cummings and her merkin

2010-03-08T06:03:00.000-08:00

This is Erin Cummings and she is gorgeous, not to mention absolutely hilarious. We talked to her about the movie 'Bitch Slap!'and also her role in 'Spartacus: Blood and Sand' and her use of a merkin on the set.

...and if you were wondering what a merkin is, check it out here

The Greek Slays the Blade

2010-03-08T04:39:00.000-08:00

All hail Demetri the Greek!

Durham Bulls 2010 Media Hitting Contest @ Yahoo! Video

96 Rock's King of the Long Ball!

Let's get a better look at the hit that out Blade away.

The Crushing Blow @ Yahoo! Video

It's good to be king.