Im not one to lie to my listeners. Why? Because I could never get away with it. The 300-Level sees through the b.s. right away. Thats why when Stormbot went AWOL, I couldnt just tell everyone he was on a work-related vacation. We all know the powers that be refuse to negotiate with the limey bastard. So, instead I had to come clean. The Bot plugged into the on-board food warmers and stowed away to Amsterdam for a semester of sex, drugs and rock n roll with former intern Mr. Wiggles. However, there is a silver lining. We are trying to lure recently unemployed weathercaster Jillian Barberie out of retirement. How about that upgrade, Jimmy Chavez?!
So, when I tell you Im struggling with the DA Shows second annual Hall of Fame induction, theres no false pretense here. Who is getting in, where are we gonna have it and, most importantly, when to start drinking is all up for debate. The scary part is, we are only two months away. This needs to come together fast. I need answers ASAP.
Lets start with the class of potential inductees. The way I see it, this could be the deepest class we will ever have. Heres why. The inagural class was incredible, star power across the board. Main Street Moron, BBJ, Tony from Independence, The Bizz, Wolverine Willie, Christopher Walken, Dane Dane, Lobos. I mean, that really is like Cooperstowns first class, Babe, Cy Young, Gehrig, Cobb, Walter Johnson. Just a devastating lineup.
However, after the first class was inducted, the next group knew what was expected of them and recognized the competition. There were dozens of callers waiting in the weeds of the 300-Level, just buying time until they pounced on the opportunity and boy, what a season this has been.
There is one sure-fire, no-brainer, mortal lock for the 06 Class. That, of course, is Crazy Ray. He has quite simply developed into the largest singular force in Kansas City sports radio. His rendition of the Growing Pains theme song, his original works like the Buddy Bell- Taco Bell remix, and his personal tryout with the Royals make him a cant-miss. Add his inspired performance in the Rib Bowl and personal background song and Ray might be having the single greatest season since Frank Robinsons triple crown year.
The rest of the potential class is as deep as it is talented. How do you keep any of the following DA Show regulars out? DA Groupie, Commander, Vigilantee, Blaze in Olathe, Paul in Olathe, Rowdy, Jimmy the Freak, 20-Year-Coma, B-Squared, Raider Fan, the list is endless.
Theres only one HOF Emailer spot available as well. Last year it went to the much deserving B-Mac. But this season, Blaze, Apollo Belvedere. KC-Jayhawk and the Donger are all worthy. Where do you draw the line between greatness?
Just as difficult a decision is the location. A number of sportsbars in the metro have stepped up and offered solid bids. We even have the opportunity to make it a classy affair as the swank downtown Hotel President has offered up its penthouse-view ballroom, usually reserved for dignitaries. Sinatra once played the President. Could the DA Show follow? We know this: the host site needs tons of TVs, plenty of food and even more beer. We are holding this on a Friday for a reason. The Rav-4 Crew (Kling, Angry Jonah, B-Dub and myself) is not going back to work. This is our holi-DA to spend with you guys and we have every intention of leaving by cab.
Keep it locked to the DA Show evey morning as we try to find answers to all these questions. The only thing we know for sure is the date: Friday, November 17. Thats the Friday before Thanksgiving. Youve been given fair warning. Make your sick day plans now. You cant miss this. And Im not lying.
BEST OF: The Panthers Dancers stop by and don't stop talking for twenty minutes. Wait, you're home schooled? BEST OF: Heat legend Glen Rice in studio on dropping 56 on the Magic, Final Fours and MMA. BEST OF: "The Obama Guy" now has D.A.'s old job! He asked the Prez a question, then he joined the show. BEST OF: Phil and Chris Simms drop by the broadcast to rap about dad's career and son's future. BEST OF: Why so few minority college coaches? DA answers with one word: Boosters. BEST OF: When a Super Bowl MVP and Hall of Famer talks, you listen. The immortal Lynn Swann. BEST OF: TNA Wrestling's Traci Brooks on being blessed with, ahem, great dimensions. DA LOVES THE KIDS: After Marlins summer-camp day, the next gen of Fish Fans might be in trouble. DA LOVES THE KIDS: Part 1 Heat charity camp shows us D-Wright's defense needs a little work.
DA LOVES THE KIDS: Part 2 Not everyone is thrilled with the hiring of Eric Spoelstra. INSTANT CLASSIC: Free-agent Joe Horn blasts his old coaches and asks for Dolphins forgiveness, all live on the show! INSTANT CLASSIC: The man who took down Kimbo Slice: overnight celebrity Seth Petruzelli talks about the fight that stunned the fight world. BEST OF: Author Jeff Pearlman on the controversial Cowboys dynasty. Uh, ew. BEST OF: Heat rookie Mario Chalmers needs help hot-boxing. Cough, cough.. BEST OF: DA is named a Godfather. Can he handle the responsibility or will he sleep with the fishes? BEST OF: DA witnesses the greatest kids game ever. Rock, paper, scissors, space! STAR WARS GEEKS: Part 1 DA goes where no sportstalk host has gone before: Star Wars premier night.
STAR WARS GEEKS: Part 2 Will DA make it out alive or turn into an extra from the Cantina Bar? INSTANT CLASSIC: Legend of the MMA Dan "Hendo" Henderson on the circus attraction to Kimbo and the rise of UFC. BEST OF: New UFC Champ Forrest Griffin on the belt and bouncing out of fighting while the gettin's good. INSTANT CLASSIC: Zo's youth clinic brings us immediate joy: Heat Kids Say the Darndest Things BEST OF: Miami boxer Joey "Twinkle Fingers" Hernandez found himself on the streets. How he got his mojo back. BEST OF: CBS4 Weather Wizard and Miss Florida Lissette Gonzalez on the jet-stream and the wave. BEST OF: Marino delivers a commencement speech and DA's own graduation horrors. INSTANT CLASSIC: Cats winger Nathan Horton is married to a Playmate? Oops. INSTANT CLASSIC: What does JoePa really mean at pressers? Ask Penn State 101. INSTANT CLASSIC: St. Patty's Day means celebrating Irish sports legends: DA Show style. INSTANT CLASSIC: Canes Big Man Dwayne Collins has his Aladdin DVD stolen. The Horror! INSTANT CLASSIC: Dontrelle says peace to South Florida with DA. Here's his Top-3 movies of all-time. SUPER BOWL XLII: NYG's Lawrence Tynes stops by after the ticker tape parade. INSTANT CLASSIC: Is Shaq becoming M.C. Hammer Jr? Say it ain't so. INSTANT CLASSIC: DA melts down as his alma mater brings brings back the dimwitted Greg Robinson for more SU pain. INSTANT CLASSIC: This placed DA squarely on the Chiefs blacklist forever. DA and King Carl in THE Battle Royale. BEST OF: Where it all started: Herm
and Carl agree... Damon is a nice name. SUPER BOWL XL: D.A. does his best investigative work ever. It's the field turf press conference from Detroit. INSTANT CLASSIC: The Mark Mangino Montage tastes better than ever! INSTANT CLASSIC: The 2007 Herm-Gasm. 'Nuff said. INSTANT CLASSIC: The Chiefs Dept. of Misinformation is at it once again. Are the Chiefs wearing white or not? Don't ask them. INSTANT CLASSIC: Chicago's legendary Mike North joins DA to preview Chiefs- Bears. Da Bears! INSTANT CLASSIC : The annual DA Show NBA Mock Draft is here... with a return from Stormbot. FEATURED AUDIO: Royals legend Denny Matthews has bought his first cell phone. Unfortunately, it's not as easy as 6-4-3. FEATURED AUDIO: A fond DA Show farewell to Buddy Bell. He really was "Our Buddy." FEATURED AUDIO
: Lauren Nichole has made quite an impression with her traffic reports. Great or gross? You decide. The
one, the only, Zach Greinke from Royals Spring Training. The
2007 One NIT NIT Moment.
The 2006 Caller Hall of Fame Track One: Christopher Walken's legendary roast
of the new class
First the staff. Then listeners. Now LJ has the Herm-gasm? Crazy
Ray sings the Growing Pains theme song. The
Royals 70's jingle that puts a smile on your face during another horrid season
in KC. The
local TV anchors slip up on the broadcast and luckily the D.A. Show was rolling
tape. 6-6-06:
The Crypt Keeper's Holiday Crazy
Ray displays his talent for singing. Could he make a run at the next American
Idol? Oklahoma
takes it on the chin with this famous call from R.B. Missed
any of the NIT NIT action? Check out the recaps of the games and a special
edition of The One NIT NIT Moment. We
couldn't leave Alex the Intern out of the mix, check out the drunk dial message
Alex left for D.A. The
D.A. Show tribute to Alan Thicke.
Is
Crazy Ray really crazy? Take a listen to find out.
A
D.A. Show Investigation reveals color commentators handing out the pink slip
to local college coaches.
Quinner's
feeling a bit down. We ask, what's wrong with Quinn Snyder? Herm Edwards gave us quotable material right from jump street. He gets a montage based on his introduction presser. A
staple of any good office party. It's the Dick Vermeil montage XP: final edition.
Duh, ok.
DA's Hometown Hottie contest created controversy throughout KC. Radio superstar Johnny Dare stuck his nose in the middle of it. The
callers finally had their own chance to put their stamp on the Vermeil montage Why
do the sista's hate the show? It all started here: Yvette's call of the day The original D.A. Show parody of Jim Rome's smack-off (circa '04). The '05 D.A. Show parody of Jim Rome's smack-off, complete with a certain national columnist. The '06 smack-smack, which brought all the D.A. Show legends together for one fab event. You asked for it. We delivered. DA Show icon Alan Thicke's first appearance.
Im not one to lie to my listeners. Why? Because I could never get away with it. The 300-Level sees through the b.s. right away. Thats why when Stormbot went AWOL, I couldnt just tell everyone he was on a work-related vacation. We all know the powers that be refuse to negotiate with the limey bastard. So, instead I had to come clean. The Bot plugged into the on-board food warmers and stowed away to Amsterdam for a semester of sex, drugs and rock n roll with former intern Mr. Wiggles. However, there is a silver lining. We are trying to lure recently unemployed weathercaster Jillian Barberie out of retirement. How about that upgrade, Jimmy Chavez?!
