Merry Christmas, everybody!

My Three Songs: 12/21/10

1. Soundgarden - Black Hole Sun
2. Aerosmith - Same Old Song and Dance
3. Ugly Kid Joe - Everything About You

Theme :: The Sundance Kid.  Movie director George Roy Hill was born on this week in 1922.  Hill directed The Sting, Slap Shot, and (of course) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

 

My Three Songs: 12/20/10

1. Van Halen - Finish What Ya Started
2. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Don't Ask Me No Questions
3. Night Ranger - Don't Tell Me You Love Me

Theme :: The repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the U.S. military.

My Three Songs: 12/17/10

1. Van Halen - Feel Your Love Tonight
2. The Dan Band - I Wanna Rock U Hard This Christmas
3. Night Ranger - Don't Tell Me You Love Me

Theme :: Duh, it's WAPL Xmas Bash 2010.  See you at Waverly Beach tonight to prove that (You Can Still) Rock In America with Night Ranger and the Rockin' Apple!

Liquid Lunch Drink of the Day: Bud Light

Since the Xmas Bash is tonight, today's Liquid Lunch Drink of the Day is the official beer of the WAPL Xmas Bash: Bud Light.

Available in bottles. Available in cans. Available at Waverly Beach tonight at the Xmas Bash.

At least until all you crazy drunks drink it all.

My Three Songs: 12/16/10

1. Def Leppard - Rock of Ages
2. REO Speedwagon - Roll with the Changes (from "You Can Tune a Piano But You Can't Tuna Fish)
3. Ozzy Osbourne - Over the Mountain

Theme :: Ludwig van Beethoven.  The famous pianist and composer was deaf and was immortalized in the Chuck Berry song "Roll Over Beethoven."

My Three Songs: 12/15/10

1. Guns n' Roses - Civil War
2. Eagles - Already Gone
3. Scorpions - Wind of Change

Theme :: Gone With the Wind.  The epic film was released on this day in 1939. 

My Three Songs: 12/14/10

1. - Van Halen - Dance the Night Away
2. - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Saturday Night Special
3. - Ted Nugent - Cat Scratch Fever

Theme :: Saturday Night Fever.  The Travolta-starring disco flick made its New York premiere on this day in 1977.

Bacon Nativity Scene? Sacrilicious!

My Three Songs: 12/13/10

1. Gary Hoey - Let it Snow!
2. John Mellencamp - Crumblin' Down
3. Happy Schnapps Combo - We're the Minnesota Vikings

Theme :: Collapse of the Metrodome roof in Minneapolis.   The Vikings-Giants game was postponed until tonight, and will be played in Detroit because of the damage in Minnesota.

If you haven't seen the footage of the roof as it collapsed, it's way more exciting than anything the Vikings have done this season.

Best Road Trip Songs?

What are the best road trip songs of all time?  What will you listen to when you load up the family truckster and hit the open highway for the holidays this year?  Well, Pioneer announced the results of a nationwide poll last week, and here are their results:

1. Willie Nelson - On the Road Again
2. Steppenwolf - Born to be Wild 
3. Eagles - Take It Easy 
4. Beach Boys - I Get Around 
5. AC/DC - Highway to Hell 
6. Tom Petty - Free Fallin' 
7. The Doors - Riders on the Storm 
8. Kiss - Rock and Roll All Night
9. Bon Jovi - Wanted Dead or Alive
10. Lynyrd Skynyrd - Free Bird

OK, there's some solid stuff on there, but what did they leave off?
Post your suggestions in the comments section

My Three Songs: 12/10/10

1. Rush - Red Barchetta (from "Moving Pictures")
2. Aerosmith - Janie's Got a Gun
3. Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

Theme :: A Christmas Story.  Can't wait to watch Ralphie get his Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot Range Model air rifle with a compass in the stock and a thing which tells time over and over again during the "24-hours of A Christmas Story" marathon, Christmas Eve on TNT.

"It's a major award!"

"Football? What's a football"

"It... It 'twas... soap poisoning"

Wedding Song: 12/10/10

Here's who's making a mistake this week:
-- Al and Ashley of Green Bay

And those who are counting the years they've had that ball and chain strapped to their leg:
-- Rick and Brenda Vandermause of Kewaunee: 33 years

And remember - if you don't get married, you'll never have to get divorced!

Sing Christmas Carols with the Cup Size Choir!

Seven hot girls in lingerie. Touch them and they make noises.

No, it's not that dream you had last night. It's an interactive online "Cup Size Choir" that lets you touch the girls to make beautiful music as they bounce on their beds.

No, seriously, it's NOT that dream you had. Check it out here to play for yourself.

I said "for," not "with."

I Wanna Do CPR!

Super Sexy CPR from Super Sexy CPR on Vimeo.

Liquid Lunch Drink of the Day: Brandy Egg Nog

Brandy Egg Nog
2 oz. Brandy
Milk
1 Egg
1 tsp. Sugar

Shake with ice and strain in a tall highball glass. Garnish with nutmeg.

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My Three Songs: 12/09/10

1. Van Halen - Dance the Night Away
2. Vixen - Edge of a Broken Heart
3. Bryan Adams - Run Rudolph Run

Theme :: Santa's Reindeer.  Dancer, Vixen, and Rudolph get added in with Dasher, Prancer, Donner, Blitzen, Cupid, and Comet to pull Santa's sleigh every Christmas Eve.

Sandwiches Around the World

If the prospect of meeting new cultures, exploring new lands, relaxing on tropical beaches, and seeing the wonders of the world up close hasn't motivated you to travel the world yet... I've got another reason that might just work: Sandwiches.

Delicious sandwiches from all over the world.  From the English chip butty (left) to the Swedish smorgastarta, it's a great excuse to get off the couch and see the world.

Check out the list of 15 Sandwiches from Around the World here.  Come for the Maine lobster roll.  Stay for the Men At Work song that's stuck in my head after reading #15.

Theme Thursday: "What I Want For Xmas"

It's Theme Thursday again for the Noon Lunch Whistle.  Today, with Christmas rapidly approaching, I'm looking for song requests that reflect what you want for Christmas.

Call the Rock Lines with your request, or click here to email it to the studio!

Every Playboy Ever, On Your Computer

Talk about a "hard" drive...

The perfect Christmas gift for the porn aficionado in your life.  You can now purchase a collector's edition 250GB hard drive containing every issue of Playboy from December 1953 to December 2009. 


No, it's not just the fun parts.  You can still read every issue "for the articles" - exactly as they appeared in print.  It's available for PC or Mac, costs $300, and you can buy it here.

Fat Bottomed Girls... make a ginormous underwear business go 'round

Shopping for clothes can be hard.  Finding the right style and fit can be a pain.  Especially if you're a strange size.  I've always been a fairly skinny guy, and for years had to search for or special order jeans with a 29" waist.  Or just buy 30" waist and cinch that belt extra tight. But I can't imagine the opposite end of the spectrum where you're so large you can't shop or even order from most of the stores at the mall. 

Enter The Big Bloomers Company.  Making underwear for large women.  I'm not talking "Victoria's Secret is a little tight on me" large.  I mean VERY large women.  As in 9XL and larger.  As in waist sizes over 100 inches - more than three times my current waist size.  You can check them out for yourself at www.thebigbloomerscompany.co.uk

Spokesmodel or Bullfighter?

I get it.  Fat chicks need panties too.  But holy s*** people, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXL?  8.75 foot waistline???  What the hell, have you never heard of exercise? Dieting?  Portion control?  I'm not saying you need to be supermodel thin.  I'm not saying you even have to join a gym or eat nothing but celery.  But take a walk every once in a while!  Instead of having two Big Macs, try just one for lunch today.  Maybe a glass of water instead of the 2-liter of soda you have with every breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack?

My Three Songs: 12/07/10

1. Deep Purple - Woman From Tokyo
2. Dokken - Dream Warriors (from "Back For The Attack")
3. Pearl Jam - Alive

Theme :: The December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.  The "day that will live in infamy" brought the U.S. into World War II.

Chicken Sweaters?

Apparently everyone in the world is doing great.  How do I know this?  Because there's a group in England that's doing a very special kind of charity work this holiday season.  They're not volunteering at a local soup kitchen or ringing the Salvation Army bell in front of the mall.  They're not buying toys for orphans, giving blood, or even writing a check to the United Way. 

So how are these resourceful Brits helping the world become a better place?

Chicken Sweaters.

No, it's not the latest Lady Gaga fashion trend.  They're literally knitting sweaters... for chickens. Not coats for the homeless.  Not even blankets for the elderly.  Sweaters.  For chickens. 

Seriously, WTF?

Here's the full story.

My Three Songs: 12/06/10

1. AC/DC - Highway to Hell
2. The Black Crowes - She Talks to Angels
3. The Rolling Stones - Gimme Shelter

Theme :: Altamont.  On this day in 1969, the Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, CSNY, and others held the Altamont Speedway Free Festival.  The festival was expected to be a west coast Woodstock.  However, with security being handled by the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, the event was marred by violence including one murder and three accidental deaths, in addition to numerous injuries and extensive property damage.

The show was captured in the documentary Gimme Shelter, which I'd highly recommend.

Hardee's Xmas Bash Remote

Great crowd at Hardee's in Oshkosh today. Some very enthusiastic people looking for Xmas bash tix. We'll contact the winners on Monday.



Thanks to everyone who stopped by, and thanks to the Hardee's crew for their help!

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My Three Songs: 12/03/10

1. Pearl Jam - Jeremy  (from "Ten")
2. Rush - The Spirit of Radio
3. Steve Goodman - Go Cubs Go

Theme :: Ron Santo, #10, the long-time Cubs' third baseman and radio announcer.  Santo died this morning due to complications from  bladder cancer and diabetes.  

Happy Birthday Hello Kitty

OK, so today isn't technically the birthday of Hello Kitty (officially listed as 11/1/74), but this year is the 50th birthday of Sanrio, the company that makes Hello Kitty.

In case you're somehow unfamiliar, Hello Kitty is a cute Japanese cat cartoon character with an unsmiling face and bow on its head.  It has been put on every product imaginable, from dolls and stickers to school supplies and home appliances. 

I even know a girl who owns a Hello Kitty bong, although there's something disturbing about taking a bong hit through a plastic cat's skull.  Unless you're stoned, then it's hilarious.

Pictured: the perversion of your childhood.

For more on Hello Kitty, check out this article from NPR.

Liquid Lunch Drink of the Day: Amaretto-Cranberry Kiss

Yield: Makes 8 cocktails

The tang of the cranberry juice is balanced by the smoothness of the amaretto and vodka.

Ingredients
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup vodka
1/2 cup amaretto
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Ice cubes
Clementines, peeled, separated into segments


Preparation
Mix cranberry juice, vodka, amaretto, and orange juice in pitcher. Cover and chill until ready to serve. DO AHEAD: Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.

To make 2 drinks, fill cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in scant 1 cup vodka mixture. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain into 2 Martini glasses. Garnish each with clementine segment. Repeat 3 times with ice cubes, remaining vodka mixture, and clementine segments.

Bon Appétit, December 2007
Meredith Deeds and Carla Snyder
photo by: Kana Okada

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My Three Songs: 12/02/10

1. Queensryche - Jet City Woman (from "Empire")
2. Temple of the Dog - Hunger Strike
3. AC/DC - Back in Black

Theme :: The Empire Strikes Back. Irvin Kershner, who directed the film (not George Lucas), died this past weekend.

My Three Songs: 12/01/10

1. Stone Temple Pilots - Sex Type Thing
2. REO Speedwagon - Roll With the Changes
3. Aerosmith - Dude (Looks Like a Lady)

Theme :: Today is the anniversary of the first ever sex-change operation, which took place in Denmark in 1952.