Just days away from the second annual DA Show Hall of Fame at Paddy OQuigleys on Woods Chapel Road in Lees Summit, and let it be known: We couldnt be more excited. The new class of inductees is incredibly deep, with a group of no-brainers, a few solid role guys and just a pinch of controversy. Who will win the induction speech honors? What to expect from a group of guys tailgating at 5am? Just what will Crazy Ray wear for the ceremonious day?
This years class was not an easy one to whittle down. Just getting the ballot to a precious ten nominees was a task unto itself. But the final product is solid. In fact, the more we have analyzed it since Fridays announcement, the better this class holds up historically. Thats why everyone is invited to join us for breakfast, beer and a great cause. While honoring these crazies, we are raising money for the Buck ONeil foundation.
1) Crazy Ray (aka Ray Ray): Jumped onto the scene last January touting Samoan-born NFLers prowess. Has since been part of some of the greatest moments in show history, including the Royals tryout, Taco Bell Remix, Growing Pains theme song and Tickle Me Ray Doll. The truest no-brainer of them all, he has developed into a minor celebrity and sportstalk icon. Another words, you couldnt have a hall without him.
2) Paul in Olathe (aka Paul the Prophet): Signature catch phrase. Later DA! has spread like Ryan Sims waistband. Named the Prophet for predicting Lawrence Tynes game winning FG vs. SD. Came in second in the balloting for obvious reasons. Again, the guy is consistently entertaining.
3) Blaze on a cell phone: Shockingly finished third in the show power rankings. Burst onto the scene this year as a two-sports star, calling with great pop-culture references and nailing the Email of the Day with alarming precision. Routinely has multiple emails read on Jim Rome Show. Simply put, he may be the most talented all-around listener. He just delivers with impressive precision.
4) The Commander (aka The Fruity Buccaneer): Undefeated season still in tact, having attended every single Chiefs Players Show remote broadcasts this year. Renown for bringing five-year-old son, The Little Commander, to smokey bars and dumping them off on 610 Sports promotions dept. Catchphrase: Show me the Groupie, DA! Knew his limitations by avoiding true sports takes, instead stuck to what he does best. Attending sportsbars and drinking beer.
5) Jimmy the Freak: MIA for all of 05, blasted his way back into the DA Show universe with shocking proclivity. Freak is a must-listen no matter what he calls in about. His calls centering on his girlfriend in the hospital and dreams about Crazy Ray are legendary. Freak does the best job of toeing the line between good taste and possibly offensive. Again, cant have a hall without the Freak-a-leek.
6) Vigilantee: Left off 05 ballot because of inexperience, has since grown into one of the go-to callers in 06. Gives DA Show major street cred for his work in the community and the barber shop, also intense K-State superfan. A legendary two days for Vig: Friday elected to the Hall, Saturday beloved Wildcats knock off Texas in wild upset.
7) Rowdy in Wichita (aka Rowdy in the Doo-Dah): There is rarely a big decision on the DA Show thats not at least partially controversial. B-Squared took home the all-important final spot in the power rankings, but Jedi Council decided he couldnt receive induction after a Michael J. Fox joke about Parkinsons. To his credit, B-Squared understood and endorsed the decision. That left the door open for Rowdy as the final 06 HOFer. Has developed into strong 1-2 punch with Main Street Moron, calling every day at 6:00a. Considered focal point of DA Show sizeable Wichita listenership. Opening music: White Stripes, -Im Going to Wichita.-
So on Friday at Paddy OQuigleys in Lees Summit on Woods Chapel Road, we ask you to come walk the hallowed halls of the DA Shows history. A new class will be inducted, existing Hall of Famers will be honored and no one will be allowed to leave without hoisting at least one glass to a toast. A toast for the listeners, who once again left us laughing every morning. A toast for the station, which once again gave its blessing (kind of) to a morning show with fabricated interviews, Top 10 lists, stoned interns and a weather robot. And most importantly, a toast to the late Buck ONeil, who inspired us to be better, do better and live better.
We will be holding an auction during the Hall of Fame show, bidding on incredible memorabilia and terrific services to raise money for Bucks lasting vision. Every cent we raise will be donated to the Buck ONeil Education and Research Center, giving the old Paseo YMCA life once again.
Give the guys at Paddy Os in Lees Summit on Woods Chapel Road a call, make a reservation. Everyones invited, we will be serving a $6.10 brunch buffet and the kegs are tapped at 6:30a. Heck, Main Street Moron and the Commander will be tailgating at 5:00a in the parking lot. What could be better?
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.
Just days away from the second annual DA Show Hall of Fame at Paddy OQuigleys on Woods Chapel Road in Lees Summit, and let it be known: We couldnt be more excited. The new class of inductees is incredibly deep, with a group of no-brainers, a few solid role guys and just a pinch of controversy. Who will win the induction speech honors? What to expect from a group of guys tailgating at 5am? Just what will Crazy Ray wear for the ceremonious day? 
