Have you ever called into a radio show?

Lathum · 03-12-2014, 07:20 PM

Even been a first time long time?

DaddyTorgo · 03-12-2014, 07:35 PM

Yes, but not since...HS.

cartman · 03-12-2014, 07:40 PM

Back in high school in Fort Worth, I used to call in to KZEW's morning show. They had a daily contest where you tried to stump them with a movie trivia question. I had a knack of always being the first or second caller, and they never let the first people through win. I would always try to ask a question about 'American Flyers', the bicycle racing movie with Kevin Costner. I would get through at least 4 days per week. It almost got to be a running gag.

Then I think it was over Spring Break, or just as summer vacation started, they did a live remote show from a Whataburger not too far from my house. So I rode my bike over, fought through the crowd, and got to ask my American Flyers question in person. After the commercial break, they had everyone in the place bang their tables and yell, and said "we've taken care of the American Flyers guy. He won't be calling in anymore." Sure enough, I made it through the next morning.

dzilla77 · 03-12-2014, 08:17 PM

Yeah, twice.

Once as a kid to answer a trivia question - who wrote the James Bond novels? I think I was 10 at the time.

I also called into a Sports Radio talk show when the U of Mich snobbery was suggesting that U of M boycott the NIT in 1997 when they got snubbed by the NCAA. They actually won the damn thing, too (I'm not a U of M fan).

sterlingice · 03-12-2014, 08:20 PM

I don't think I've ever called in except to try and win tickets or prizes

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Neuqua · 03-12-2014, 08:41 PM

I've called into the local ESPN1000 and Score 670 on occasion.

Suicane75 · 03-12-2014, 09:00 PM

Back back way back in the 90's there was a network, I forget the name of it, but I think it was based out of Chicago. Anyway, the overnight guy was John Renshaw who I thought was just insanely awesome. Well I used to smoke a lot of pot (I still do, but I used to too). So I called up one night impersonating Beavis and making random sports jokes. At some point they just started calling me off the air right around the time the show started and would randomly put me live to make jokes or whatever. I seriously thought I was a star. The Producer, who went by the name Chunky V was just an awesome guy.

I Think it lasted about 6 months or so till he was moved to the afternoons at which point most of the frivolity of the show went out the window and then he was fired not long after.

Not sure what he's doing now but I know he's bounced around some in the last 20 years, KC, Miami, Louisville, but he still calls me now and again out of the blue just to see how I'm doing.

ColtCrazy · 03-12-2014, 09:16 PM

One time way back in MS to answer a question about the NCAA tournament.

stevew · 03-12-2014, 11:56 PM

I've called into the "Yo is this Racist" podcast before but as for radio only for contests.

M GO BLUE!!! · 03-13-2014, 12:25 AM

Yes, when the Knicks sent Oakley to Toronto for Camby.

In my career, I have bleeped many idiots who thought they were slick & wanted to prank shows though.

SackAttack · 03-13-2014, 12:27 AM

Couple times. Former FOFCer who had a radio show had me call in to discuss a fire that was burning near my house. Not really sure why that was newsworthy for his show but okay.

Called in to Petros' show years ago to try and win tickets to a Dodger game (ended up getting them basically by default).

Groundhog · 03-13-2014, 12:53 AM

When I worked night shifts years ago I used to phone up one station every now and then, and got on air maybe 4-5 times.

Also phoned in for a quiz and lost because I had a mental blank over the incredibly easy question "What is blog short for?"...

Abe Sargent · 03-13-2014, 01:18 AM

I called in to Rush's show and talked before.

Butter · 03-13-2014, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

I've called into the "Yo is this Racist" podcast before but as for radio only for contests.

Did they discuss your question?

I called into the fabled 97X here for contests a couple of times and won some tickets to a Travis (the band) show. They also used to do a thing where if you submitted a group of 6 songs with a theme, they would send you a 6 pack of cassettes. Yes, cassettes. I won that a couple of times, but don't think I have the cassettes anymore.

Barkeep49 · 03-13-2014, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Yes, but not since...HS.

Yes but not since...Middle School

Toddzilla · 03-13-2014, 07:06 AM

I've called into Ron and Fez probably a hundred times

Logan · 03-13-2014, 07:09 AM

I called into Pumpy's show once.

GrantDawg · 03-13-2014, 05:26 PM

A few times a very long time ago. As matter of fact, the first time I called a radio show was on a rotary phone. It was a Bulldog program on WSB 750, the week after the national championship in 1980.

Senator · 03-13-2014, 05:50 PM

Cam interviewed me once but the other ones were not FOFC related.

Wolfpack · 03-13-2014, 06:25 PM

Once, to the local sports talk station back about 1998 or 1999 when the topic was who the ACC should get in expansion. I said Miami, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. Fifteen years later, two out of three ain't bad.

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03-12-2014, 07:40 PM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Back in high school in Fort Worth, I used to call in to KZEW's morning show. They had a daily contest where you tried to stump them with a movie trivia question. I had a knack of always being the first or second caller, and they never let the first people through win. I would always try to ask a question about 'American Flyers', the bicycle racing movie with Kevin Costner. I would get through at least 4 days per week. It almost got to be a running gag. Then I think it was over Spring Break, or just as summer vacation started, they did a live remote show from a Whataburger not too far from my house. So I rode my bike over, fought through the crowd, and got to ask my American Flyers question in person. After the commercial break, they had everyone in the place bang their tables and yell, and said "we've taken care of the American Flyers guy. He won't be calling in anymore." Sure enough, I made it through the next morning. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

03-12-2014, 08:20 PM	#5
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I don't think I've ever called in except to try and win tickets or prizes SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

03-12-2014, 08:41 PM	#6
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	I've called into the local ESPN1000 and Score 670 on occasion. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

03-12-2014, 09:16 PM	#8
ColtCrazy College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midwest	One time way back in MS to answer a question about the NCAA tournament. __________________ The Field Generals and Statis Pro Basketball Super League

03-12-2014, 07:35 PM	#2
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Yes, but not since...HS.

03-12-2014, 08:17 PM	#4
dzilla77 High School Varsity Join Date: May 2011	Yeah, twice. Once as a kid to answer a trivia question - who wrote the James Bond novels? I think I was 10 at the time. I also called into a Sports Radio talk show when the U of Mich snobbery was suggesting that U of M boycott the NIT in 1997 when they got snubbed by the NCAA. They actually won the damn thing, too (I'm not a U of M fan).

03-12-2014, 09:00 PM	#7
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	Back back way back in the 90's there was a network, I forget the name of it, but I think it was based out of Chicago. Anyway, the overnight guy was John Renshaw who I thought was just insanely awesome. Well I used to smoke a lot of pot (I still do, but I used to too). So I called up one night impersonating Beavis and making random sports jokes. At some point they just started calling me off the air right around the time the show started and would randomly put me live to make jokes or whatever. I seriously thought I was a star. The Producer, who went by the name Chunky V was just an awesome guy. I Think it lasted about 6 months or so till he was moved to the afternoons at which point most of the frivolity of the show went out the window and then he was fired not long after. Not sure what he's doing now but I know he's bounced around some in the last 20 years, KC, Miami, Louisville, but he still calls me now and again out of the blue just to see how I'm doing.

03-12-2014, 11:56 PM	#9
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I've called into the "Yo is this Racist" podcast before but as for radio only for contests.

03-13-2014, 12:25 AM	#10
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Yes, when the Knicks sent Oakley to Toronto for Camby. In my career, I have bleeped many idiots who thought they were slick & wanted to prank shows though.

03-13-2014, 12:27 AM	#11
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Couple times. Former FOFCer who had a radio show had me call in to discuss a fire that was burning near my house. Not really sure why that was newsworthy for his show but okay. Called in to Petros' show years ago to try and win tickets to a Dodger game (ended up getting them basically by default).

03-13-2014, 12:53 AM	#12
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	When I worked night shifts years ago I used to phone up one station every now and then, and got on air maybe 4-5 times. Also phoned in for a quiz and lost because I had a mental blank over the incredibly easy question "What is blog short for?"... __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

03-13-2014, 01:18 AM	#13
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	I called in to Rush's show and talked before. __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

03-13-2014, 07:06 AM	#16
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I've called into Ron and Fez probably a hundred times

03-13-2014, 07:09 AM	#17
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	I called into Pumpy's show once.

03-13-2014, 05:26 PM	#18
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	A few times a very long time ago. As matter of fact, the first time I called a radio show was on a rotary phone. It was a Bulldog program on WSB 750, the week after the national championship in 1980.

03-13-2014, 05:50 PM	#19
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	Cam interviewed me once but the other ones were not FOFC related. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

03-13-2014, 06:25 PM	#20
Wolfpack Pro Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC	Once, to the local sports talk station back about 1998 or 1999 when the topic was who the ACC should get in expansion. I said Miami, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia. Fifteen years later, two out of three ain't bad.

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