Monday, December 7, 2009

Season 3, Episode 11

This is the first Rich & Dubie Show since their all-night special, and unknowingly, this episode would be their last regular episode recorded before their hiatus from internet radio. Rich had a sore throat, but Dubie was on top of his game with his hot new catchphrase: BROWN SUGAR!!! Also, Irving Jean-Baptiste from PrimeTime Radio guest stars! Here's how the show went down:
  • Opening: Microphone Confusion; Comments about the all-nighter; Dubie's Warhead Candy Double-Drops!
  • Headlines, Part One: President Obama sends more troops to Afghanistan& Sarah Palin's Booktour
  • Bill Cosby & Drugs: Bill Cosby releases rap album; Cosby SNL skit; Can selling drugs be morally acceptable if it's to put food on the table?; Rich loves the Pelican clip from Scarface
  • Dubie reads the hell out of a PSA
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Cow licks a house, causes damage; Daniel Boss (LIKE A BOSS) rubs hamburger in wife's face during argument; 100-Proof Vodka Turkey for the holidays!
  • Rich and Irving try to pronounce Dubie's Ukrainian Drinking Song
  • Irv requests "Smoke On The Water" but fails; Rich starts singing
  • 2nd Ukrainian pronunciation attempt; Dubie is surprised
  • Irv beat-boxes, Rich fails at rapping
  • Rich and Dubie discuss NFL while Irv provides great background music
  • Closing & Special Bonus Ending clip!

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "You Dropped A Bomb On Me" by The Gap Band
  • "Brown Sugar" by The Rolling Stones
  • "It Don't Come Easy" by Ringo Starr
  • Dubie's Ukrainian Drinking Song: "Pour Me A Drink, Brethren, Into My Crystal Chalice"
  • "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple
  • "Just What I Needed" by The Cars
  • "Long Road to Ruin" by Foo Fighters
  • "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey

Monday, November 16, 2009

Season 3, Episode 10

In this epic broadcast, everyone brought their A-game, as Rich was his crazy self, Dubie got to talk about soccer, and the soundboard room was overly eccentric as usual. Later on, Irving Jean-Baptiste joins the show to discuss freestyle rap. Here's the topics discussed on this episode:
  • Opening: Who exactly is "The One And Only" and does it matter if Dubie doesn't wear pants on the radio?
  • Headlines: President Obama avoids question about visiting Hiroshima and Nagasaki; was the atomic bomb the right decision?
  • Special Call from Emine Kilic
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: 11-year-old kid shoots bear with his own gun; Manure from cows can heat Dutch homes; Criminal pays $1,000 for being 50 years late on returning a library book
  • Triumvirate of Successes & Failures: Week 10 NFL; Dubie talks soccer but Rich doesn't care
  • Irving loves the Lingerie Football League and how freestyle rap has changed
  • Rich's "Pawn That Jawn" is better than Soulja Boy's "Superman That Ho"
  • The Chewbacca Defense & Closing

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "King of Kings" by Motorhead
  • "Ralph Wiggum" by The Bloodhound Gang
  • "Brand New Day" by Ryan Star
  • "Times Like These (Acoustic Version)" by Foo Fighters
  • "10 Paces Away" by The Gin Club
  • "Vincent Price" by The Smokestack Orchestra
  • "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2
  • The Bill Cosby Pokemon Rap
  • "The Electric Version" by The New Pornographers

Monday, November 9, 2009

Season 3, Episode 9

Due to a tornado whistling through the studio, this episode of The Rich & Dubie Show went through many technical difficulties, including the soundboard not working and wires not relaying sound. Although many of them were fixed, the biggest problem is that the recording sounds as if Rich and Dubie were stuck in a wind tunnel. Please excuse this mishap, because nevertheless, our relentless co-hosts still put together a heck of a show. Here's how this episode went down:
  • Technical difficulties
  • Headlines: SEPTA Strike!
  • Dubie's (Event) of the Week: 20-Year Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
  • Dubie can't read a PSA
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Gum thefts on the rise; Joey Chestnut gobbles meatballs; Rich can't pronounce anything that is longer than three syllables or that is foreign
  • MLB: World Series Recap; What the hell is up with Sammy Sosa?
  • NBA: Allen Iverson Aftermath
  • Supporting the women that "help prolong the lives of men" & Closing

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC
  • "Oh My God" by Kaiser Chiefs
  • "Break The Walls Down" by Adam Morenoff (Chris Jericho Theme)
  • "Sussudio" by Phil Collins
  • "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

Monday, November 2, 2009

Season 3, Episode 8

There were some classic technical difficulties in the studio on this day, but Rich and Dubie still made it a great episode to listen to. Here's the breakdown of what happened:
  • Headlines, Part One: Philadelphia Catholic High Schools Shut Down
  • Headlines, Part Two: Can Moderates Exist in American Politics?
  • Chris Chambers (Breaking news at the time)
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Biggest meatball made; Bad driving could be genetic; Space station to be future vacation resort; Woman reports herself as drunk driver
  • 2009 World Series Update
  • Triumvirate of Successes & Failures
  • Release of Ronald Jenkees' new CD, Disorganized Fun, and Closing

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Cocaine" by Eric Clapton
  • "Feel So Numb" by Rob Zombie
  • "Junebug" by Robert Francis
  • "Sandy" by Township
  • "Home" by Township

Monday, October 26, 2009

Season 3, Episode 7

On the last Monday before Halloween, Rich and Dubie decided to do things a little bit differently on this episode. First off, instead of Headlines, the two decided to chat about fond Halloween memories. In addition, this episode marks the return of "Smoke The Dubie". However, it was not Rich who re-introduced the segment; instead, it was new WEXP DJ, Alex Schiappacasse. Here's how the rest of the show went:
  • Introduction to Halloween show
  • Rich & Dubie's Halloween stories
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Taiwan training center forces kids to eat fire and walk on glass; Hugo Chavez says Venezuelans must take showers in 3 minutes or less; 9-year-old kids in London will now get career advice
  • Dubie's Man of the Week: Kurt Warner
  • Update on the Marshmallow Bandito!
  • "Smoke The Dubie" Challenge: Eli Manning
  • The 2009 World Series & Closing

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett
  • "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr.
  • "One Way or Another" by Time Again
  • "Lucky" by Time Again
  • "Another Love Song" by Queens of the Stone Age
  • "Burning Heart" by Survivor

Monday, October 19, 2009

Season 3, Episode 6

Even though Rich and Dubie were on their mid-semester break, that didn't mean the show would go on break, too! Here's the topics discussed on their day off from classes:
  • Headlines: "Balloon Boy" Hoax
  • Dubie makes fun of Hilary Clinton's "Over-charge" button mishap in Tartarstan
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: 22-month-old child falls 30-feet onto concrete and survives; Woman shows up drunk to give a ride to a man arrested for DWI; Man test drives car for over 1000 miles; Woman calls 911 over Chicken McNuggets
  • Triumvirate of Successes & Failures: Three NFL teams that looked great and looked horrible
  • Dubie's Fan Mail: Rush Limbaugh and the St. Louis Rams
  • Rich's Fan Mail: Wesley's dirty hit
  • How did the Phillies score more than the Eagles?
  • Dubie's World Cup Soccer Update & Ending

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Backstabbers" by The O'Jays
  • "Ice" by Lights
  • "Drive My Soul" by Lights
  • "Baby Blue" by Badfinger
  • "A Little Less Conversation" XL Remix by DJ Junkie
  • "No Way Back" Foo Fighters
  • "Alive" by Pearl Jam

Monday, October 12, 2009

Season 3, Episode 5

In this episode, Rich and Dubie were raisin' hell! Covering a breadth of subjects from slavery, to boobies, to nazis, to Sham-Wows, this episode has a large range of topics our co-hosts talked about. Here's what they discussed:
  • Special dedication of this episode
  • Headlines: President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize
  • Men live longer if they look at boobies according to scientific study
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Drunk college student steals ambulance, Man brags about sexual exploits in Saudi Arabia, gets 1000 lashes; German man drops pants and gets dragged by a train
  • Toss Up: Best AFC and NFC 5-0 teams; ALCS
  • Kayne West calls the show and ending

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "I Walk The Line" by Johnny Cash
  • "Flesh and Blood" by Johnny Cash
  • "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" by Marvin Gaye
  • "Wake Up Everybody" by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
  • "992 Arguments" by The O'Jays
  • "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" by The Charlie Daniels Band

Monday, October 5, 2009

Season 3, Episode 4

This is the 30th episode! Can you believe it? The Rich & Dubie Show has reached 30 episodes! As Dubie says, "That's over 60 hours of Rich and Dubie to listen to!" Although they recognized the milestone, it's not like them to do this 30th episode any differently than they did with the other 29 shows. Here's the topics discussed:
  • 30th Episode of The Rich & Dubie Show!
  • Headlines: Education Reform
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Message in a bottle found in France; Poor cat gets arrow shot through its head and lives; Nude man pounds on cars and spits on police officer
  • Toss Up: The 2009 MLB Playoffs
  • Marshmallow Bandito Update!
  • John Wayne calls the show
  • The Emotional Roller Coaster of Sesame Street's Mad Men & Ending

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Danger Zone" by Kenny Loggins
  • "Anytime" by Journey
  • "Message In A Bottle" by The Police
  • "Since We've Been Wrong" by The Mars Volta
  • "The State of Massachusetts" by Dropkick Murphys

Monday, September 28, 2009

Season 3, Episode 3

After someone at WEXP made a weird 80's-style-sitcom opening to the show, Rich and Dubie kick this episode off right (with DX music of course!) and hit the ground running! Here's the topics discussed:
  • Fake Intro Opening
  • Headlines: Glenn Beck's Triumvirate of Failure
  • Dubie's Men of the Week: WBC World Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko & Matt Knetzger
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Burglar steals cremated remains in Manatee County; Man sues Bank of America for "1,784 Billion-Trillion Dollars"; Texas flies U.S. Flag with only 43 stars
  • Fan Phone Call: Finding out what "1,784 Billion-Trillion Dollars" is in Turkish Lira
  • Good Cop / Bad Cop: Phillies remove Lidge as closer; Nationals lose 100 games for second consecutive season; Lions actually win a game; New York City winning
  • Conclusion where they ignore the music cue to end show

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Bulletproof" by La Roux
  • "Comfortably Numb" by Pink Floyd
  • "Big Jack" by AC/DC
  • "The Captain" by Kasey Chambers
  • "Uprising" by Muse
  • "United States of Eurasia" by Muse
  • "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush
  • "Let It Rain" by Eric Clapton

Monday, September 21, 2009

Season 3, Episode 2

It's the second episode of The Rich & Dubie Show's comeback season, and it was quite hectic as usual. Random wire problems led to some mishaps but the duo seemed to rebound quickly. Also, Jimmy returns in this episode, further adding to confusion. Here's the topics discussed:
  • Headlines: Nancy Pelosi in Philadelphia and insists public option in healthcare bill; Obama takes away the "missile shield"
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Soccer player hurt, but then ambulance gets in accident; Ireland finally gets postal codes; U.S. Dollar Bill madness!
  • Jimmy Returns!
  • NFL Conversation: 49ers sue Jets (breaking news at the time); Triumvirate of Successes & Failures; Caller Response!
  • Dubie finds out conversation rate on Turkish Lira
  • Dubie's Special Comment on Swine Flu
  • Shoutouts & Conclusion
  • Joke Out-take

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "La La Means I Love You" by The Delfonics
  • "It's The Same Old Song" by The Four Tops
  • "Bed of Roses" by Bon Jovi
  • "I Love College" by Asher Roth
  • "I've Been Everywhere (Live)" by Johnny Cash
  • "Paint It Black" by The Rolling Stones
  • "Closing Time" by Semisonic
  • "One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer" by George Thorogood

Monday, September 14, 2009

Season 3, Episode 1

This was the reunion of The Rich & Dubie Show for a full Season Three! After a 7-month hiatus from the WEXP Studio, Rich and Dubie returned for another season of banter, music, and sheer chaos! And if you're not down with that, they've got two words for ya...

Here's the rundown:
  • Introduction to Season 3
  • Headlines: Interrupters Take The Stage (Joe Wilson, Kayne West)
  • Fan Calls For Dubie
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Boy lies he was kidnapped just to escape homework; Home next to Obama's house in Chicago up for sale; 2 DUI arrests made by one cop at one stop
  • Dubie's "Special Comment"
  • Rich & Dubie's Triumvirate of Successes & Failures! -- 3 teams that looked great and looked horrible
  • Summer Wrap-Up
  • Unique Ending

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Everlong" by Foo Fighters
  • "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones
  • "Re-Education (Through Labor)" by Rise Against
  • "Collapse (Post-Amerika)" by Rise Against
  • "Paperback Writer" by The Beatles
  • "The One I Love" by R.E.M.

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Lost Season: Episode 2

In this episode, Rich and Dubie set, for the first time ever, the official Rich & Dubie Show list of Commandments:
1) TAKE RESPONSIBILITY!
2) LOVE EVERYONE!
3) YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!

Listen to the show, and you'll understand why. Here's the other issues discussed:
  • HEADLINES: Violence in Philadelphia
  • GOOD COP / BAD COP: Can "A-Roid" Recover From Steroid Scandal? Would Marvin Harrison Be Good For The Eagles? Should LeBron James Go To The Knicks in 2010?
  • DUBIE'S MAN OF THE MONTH: Ric Flair
  • "WHAT THE FLABBYGAB?!" NEWS: Hero gets jaywalking ticket despite noble efforts; Coffee shop is allowed to have topless waitresses; Angry commuter throws hot coffee on bus driver; Another story of a random piece of metal going through a building; Balsamic Vinegar thief in Oregon!
  • SMOKE THE DUBIE CHALLENGE: Can Dubie remember people The Rock made fun of?
Playlist:
  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Go With The Flow" by Queens of the Stone Age
  • "Love Train" by The O'Jays
  • "Pork And Beans" by Weezer
  • "Good Days Bad Days" by Kaiser Chiefs
  • "Runnin' Down The Highway" by The Doobie Brothers

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Lost Season: Episode 1

This was supposed to be the beginning of the third season of the show, but issues with WEXP prevented the third season from happening at this time. It's the season that could have been, but got cut woefully short in it prime. Nevertheless, this episode was just as great as previous shows. The topics for this show include:
  • Delays in Season 3 and Mic Problems
  • Headlines: President Obama's Stimulus Package
  • Recap of Super Bowl XLIII
  • "What The Flabbygab?!" News: Son writes essay about BB Gun incident; Chunk of metal rips through a warehouse; Couple wed at funeral home; 75-year-old fights robber at Bingo Night; Man gets hit with golf club despite using manners
  • Hulk Hogan calls the show
  • If there's no ending theme music, can we end the show?

Playlist:

  • D-Generation X Theme
  • "Sympathy For The Devil" Remix by The Neptunes
  • "Spiralling" by Keane
  • The 0-16 Detroit Lions Song!
  • "Rock And Roll Train" by AC/DC
  • "Right Here, Right Now" by Fatboy Slim
  • "I'm On A Boat" by The Lonely Island
  • "Larger Than Life" by Backstreet Boys