Friday, September 03rd, 2010

We sent our intern Ginger out to a local coffee shop to perform random psychic readings on patrons. This all stemmed from Kline’s wife being approached the other day by a lady who gave her an impromptu, unsolicited reading where she offered dreadful news. Listen to Ginger, who transformed into Miss Ruby, as she dispenses her premonitions.

We spoke with Pearland All Stars coach, Mike Orlando about the boys’ run in the Little League World Series. Find out what his toughest job was during the whole stay in Williamsport, PA by clicking here.

Gridiron Invasion continued today with the Santa Fe High School Indians Cheerleaders in our studio. Make sure you listen to their cheer on our Gridiron page because you’ll vote at the end of the year on your favorite.

Tuesday on the Zoo, we’ll give you an opportunity to win Gatorfest tickets and also some tickets to see Robert Earl Keen at Minute Maid Park.

Intern Ginger... Uh I meam Ms. Ruby gets ready to give some folks fake readings at a local coffee place

Thursday, September 02nd, 2010

Thursday is always a treat because we get to play Match Game with Erica Rico. Never has there been something that is guaranteed to make you laugh and scratch your head in amazement at the same time. Listen to this and you’ll know what we mean.

Snooki from Jersey Shore declined a marriage proposal from her boyfriend. This flabbergasted Timmy T because he thought that kind of stuff only happened in movies. Turns out, he needn’t look any further than to the person who sits closest to him in the studio to learn that it happens in real life too. Erica has some stories that you’ll hear by clicking here.

Another trend that Timmy T thought was just a work of fiction is the Female Mid-Life Crisis. Word is that the phenomenon is real and that there are very clear signs that a woman is going through it. After Erica and Kline submitted “cougar” behavior as an example, Timmy T still needed more proof so we asked you to call us and let us know what else you’ve seen. Here are the examples.

Tomorrow on the Zoo, two more U of H vs. Texas State football ticket opportunities, plus, Mike Orlando, coach of the Pearland Little League World Series team call us and Intern Ginger becomes Miss Ruby and gives free, but bogus, psychic readings.

Wednesday, September 01st, 2010

Today we played Lies, Darn Lies and Statistics. Make a guess at these and then click here to find out how close you are to the real answer. Your stats:

What is the percentage of people who say they would actually kill somebody if they knew they’d get away with it? What is the percentage of American girls who go on some sort of a diet before the age of 12?

We found out this morning that it’s a different age in the evolution of picking up members of the opposite sex. Women actually have pick up lines now. When Timmy T and Kline were on the dating scene, you know, back in the dark ages, guys were the only people with pick up lines. No so much anymore as we found out today. Go here to listen to some of these lines from women.

Tomorrow on the Zoo, in the 8 and 9am hour, we’ll have more Clay Walker tickets for you, plus, more U of H tickets for their game Saturday night at Robertson Stadium. How will you win them? With Match Game with Erica Rico. Also, if you Gotta Get Away, we’ll have your Hyatt Lost Pines package ready to go.

Don’t forget to check out our Critter Corner and meet Anna. She’s the sweetest kitty cat with some unique features like a very unusual coat and an amputated leg. She is a just a sweetheart and very cuddly and loving. She needs a good home and is available for adoption from the Houston SPCA.

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

A story was released today that Texas born drug lord The Barbie has been captured. The Barbie? What a nickname. We spun this into a game where you told us your nickname and we guessed how you acquired that name. How did it go? All we can say is that Timmy “The Franchise” T was on fire.

Kline’s wife has the recurring dream where she falls off of a bridge while driving and drowns after she can’t get herself out of the car. This dream has been going on for years and yesterday, while in line at Starbucks, a woman tapped her on the shoulder and gave her some startling news. Click here to find out the stunning statement the woman made and how we took this into a different direction. You’ll be amazed.

How many random Houstonians, out of ten, do you think knew that the five vowels in the English language are A, E, I, O, U? We weren’t even looking for the “sometimes Y” to make it easier. Could we get a ten out of ten this time? Go here to find out.

Tomorrow, more U of H football tickets vs. Texas State and in the 7 and 9am hour, more Clay Walker opportunities.

Monday, August 30th, 2010

We ran across a story today about a move that airlines are contemplating to satisfy customer complaints about noisy children. Some airlines are thinking about making special child seating areas where parents with children can sit in the back of the plane and be separated from the other fliers by a curtain. What did you the Zoo think about this and how did you react? Click here to listen.

As our resident Cowboys fan, Erica took a bit of a beating today due to her team’s dismal performance on Saturday night against the Texans. Timmy T tried to stick up for her, but was his chivalry really believable after his reaction to Kline’s poems? You take a listen and decide for yourself.

Congratulations to the Pearland Little League team on their 4th place finish at the Little League World Series. Timmy T had a word of warning for the kids though based on his own Little League experience. Don’t peak too early. Listen to the story and then the calls we took on when you peaked too early.

Tomorrow, we give you two more Clay Walker ticket opportunities in the 8 and 9am hour. Plus, we’ll have more tickets to see the U of H Cougars open the season against Texas State.

Friday, August 27th, 2010

Erica found this article on AOL revealing the dirty secrets of the airline industry. Here’s the list: Things you may not have known about flying...

Your captain and crew are often exhausted Your coffee might be made from bacteria-ridden water - water for coffee and tea comes from bathroom sinks Chemicals from the engine can make their way into cabin air Fewer checked bags means more sandbags in the cargo hold The lavatories are even nastier than you thought- Quick turnarounds mean there is hardly time for more than a cursory wipe-down of the facilities before the next passengers are invited to board.

We decided that every industry must have secrets so we asked you to share your job’s little known facts. Pretty interesting stuff that you can hear here.

People are running in the red lately and Timmy T is no exception. Lately, the biggest annoyance in his life is the people who use the express checkout lane when they have more than the allotted items. Just last week, a man in Wisconsin was arrested for harassing a woman who was doing just this. We sent our producer, John Vondra and our intern, Ginger to a local grocery store to be the “Express Lane Sheriff”. This got really edgy and you can hear Ginger bust someone here.

Keith Urban called us today and gave us the scoop on that new apartment he and Nicole Kidman recently purchased in New York and he also told us about how fast Sunday Rose is growing up. Listen here.

While all that was fun and entertaining, the best thing about today’s show was our two episodes of Match Game with Erica Rico. See if you can match wits with Erica by going here.

Monday, we’ve got Clay Walker tickets and also U of H football tickets.

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Today was the return of Gridiron Invasion where we search for the most spirited high school cheerleading squad in the area. Kicking off the season this year were the Baytown Sterling Rangers. Listen to Kline make friends and then listen to their cheer here.

After the Ranger cheerleaders performed their cheer, they took on a couple of you in hot potato. It was your chance to win tickets to our Astros End of the Summer Blowout. Could you upend the girls or were they untouchable? Find out here.

A group of American and Australian firefighters are running across America to honor the fallen first responders of 9/11. They started in Santa Monica and will finish their journey on September 11 in New York. Listen to some of the stories of their experiences told to us by Australian runner, Paul Richie.

One of the United States' most affluent cities is debating whether or not, and how, to track its students with RFID tags. School officials in New Canaan, Connecticut have engaged in talks with SecureRF Corporation, which has applied for a $100,000 federal research grant and is hoping to find test partners. Among the potential applications for the radio-frequency identification devices (like those used in mobile payment systems) bandied about were tracking students for the purpose of emergency evacuations, streamlining the bus system and monitoring who's cutting class. At least one board member, it seems, has some sense, though. "I can perceive parents would have an issue with tracking kids through the school and through town," Jim Kucharczyk told the New Canaan Advertiser. "There's a big difference between putting this on the school bus [and] putting it on backpacks or an ID card." Fortunately for the students of New Canaan High School, Superintendent Dr. David Abbey has made clear that participation in the experiment would not be mandatory, and that it would require both student and parental permission. This touched off a heated debate between Erica and the guys. Find out what the verdict was right here.

This Sunday, at Big Texas North, Pat Green plays a benefit concert. Listen to Pat lay out all of the details here.

Tomorrow, two more Ziegfest ticket chances in the 8 and 9am hour, plus, Keith Urban calls us in the 7am hour.

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Timmy T made good on his promise to work Houston’s toughest job, as voted on by you, so he took off for the Houston Zoo yesterday to shovel giraffe poop and clean sea lion poop. The pictures, audio and video can all be found on our Zoo home page. We’re proud of him because he only gagged and dry-heaved 5 times.

We ran across a story about a guy who kept calling his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times per week. He called 56 times when the police were at her house. It got us talking about crazy stalker stories. Wow, did Erica have some bizarre encounters or what? You can hear them here.

Tomorrow on the Zoo, it’s Match Game with Erica Rico for our End of Summer Blowout with the Astros, and we’ll have two more opportunities for Ziegfest tickets in the 8 and 9am hour. Also, Intern Ginger becomes Express Lane Sheriff at a local grocery store.

This Saturday is the Houston SPCA telethon. To get you ready, go to our Critter Corner and meet Jim Bob. What a sweet little terrier. He needs a good home and he is a lover. He’s adoptable at the Houston SPCA.


Timmy T keeps his promise and spends some time at the Houston Zoo to get his hands dirty! Check out the video and pictures below!

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

Another disheartening round of “Does Houston Know” when we asked ten random Houstonians today how many sides there are in a rectangle. You’d think this would have been a perfect ten for ten. You’d think wrong. Click here to learn just how wrong you are.

Timmy T ran across this story about a woman who was trying to teach her misbehaving 6-year-old daughter a lesson by threatening to give her to a stranger if she kept acting up. Well, the little girl kept acting up so the mom fulfilled her promise and gave the girl to a stranger and then walked away. Timmy T, who prides himself on his creativity, needed your help to come up with creative threats for his children so we took your calls. Here’s what you came up with.

Jenny McCarthy’s new beau might not be around much longer if you believe the reports that the relationship has hit a rocky patch due to his Facebook relationship status and his profile picture. In order for you not to be on the quick outs with Jenny, should you ever be lucky enough to get close to her, we decided to lay the foundation for Facebook relationship etiquette. Your future dating life, especially with Jenny McCarthy, depends on you listening to this list right here.

Tomorrow, Timmy T shovels giraffe dung at the Houston Zoo and we’ll give you two more Ziegfest ticket opportunities in the 8 and 9am hour. Also, another end of summer blowout chance to see Randy Rogers Band and the Astros with the Q Zoo next Monday night.

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Welcome back to school. Since today is the first day of school, and a traumatic day for parents dropping off their kindergartners, we asked Erica Rico, who has extensive experience in this area, to share her list of tips. Here’s the list: Don’t cry in front of your kids Don’t stay too long Don’t be a paparazzi Keep yourself busy Click here to listen to the explanations of these four bits of wisdom

Cynthia needed some emotional support as she dropped off her son for his first day of school. Listen to how distraught she was an hour before she took him to school by clicking here. Then, an hour later, we caught up with her right after she watched her son walk into school. It’s a tough day for her.

Erica claims that to this day her mom doesn’t know that on her first day of school, she snuck her cleats into her backpack and changed shoes once she got to school. Erica says that if her mom found out, she’d “kill her”. Well, guess we’ll find out because Erica’s mom reads this everyday. Nice knowing you, Rico.

Tomorrow, more Ziegfest tickets in the 8 and 9am hour, plus, another opportunity for you to attend our End of Summer Blowout when the Astros take on the Cardinals next Monday.


Kevin Kline Annouces Fights at the MMA at Toyota Center!

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Do you know how many out of then Houstonians know that Crayons are made from wax? You might be surprised to find out the number is quite low. Take a guess and then find out how close you were by clicking here.

Whoa, Timmy T is an upset daddy right now. Seems a second grader informed his fourth grade daughter, Audrey, about the birds and bees. Erica blamed Timmy T for this being an issue. Click here to listen to the debate and then how a professional counselor settled it.

We learned something about Erica that we would have been perfectly fine never hearing about. Here’s Erica’s confession: I’ve been recording Jersey Shore and then watching it when no one is home. I was talking to my husband about Jersey Shore and he said, "OMG, you are addicted to Jersey Shore"....I said, "I am NOT!" Ok really, I am. He said that there is a bunch of people on FB talking about how they are addicted to FB and they were the people that said ,"that's the dumbest show ever!" Jersey Shore people are surprisingly relatable...I know, its embarrassing...but I swear, the show is AWESOME! We wanted to know what show is your guilty pleasure.

Tomorrow in the 7am hour, it’s all LeAnn Rimes from our exclusive Q Zoo Up Close and Personal, and boy did she get personal with us. And, we’ll give you some live, acoustic performances from her.




• Pearland Little Little League goes to the World Series! Click here to see how you can help them out
  
  

  Monday, August 16th, 2010

  Erica and her kids were school shopping for clothes at the mall and for the first time Erica started noticing men....not guys....but men looking at her adolescent daughter, Danielle. Yeah...her 15 year old Danielle!!!!! Here is Erica’s account: For the first hour I was cool...disgusted and surprised because to me, she is still a baby, but then this happened.....A man, about 22 years old at least comes up to me as I am waiting for Danielle to finish trying on clothes and says, "Excuse me honey, but I was wondering if you can introduce me to your friend. She's gorgeous!" I say, "What friend?" thinking that he has the wrong person and he says, "your friend in the blue shirt"....THAT'S DANY!!! OMG.....my worst nightmare is coming true...im already annoyed from being in a mall full of people and waiting in long lines, plus I am hungry and pregnant and to be honest, I'm already a little crazy as it is so I say the following: Stand up in the guys face and say, "ARE YOU FREAKING TALKING ABOUT MY DAUGHTER? MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD DAUGHTER? YOU SICK %^&$! Before you try to hit on girls find out how old they are. If I even catch you looking at her I will beat your @$$ myself!"..then a bunch of other bad words followed and I kinda don't remember much after that, I was so pissed....ok so remember that I am 4 months pregnant and really shouldn't be challenging or threatening anyone. Then Ricky steps in and says, "Mom, it's ok. Sit down please." Then tells the guy to get out of there....So, yes...I made a scene. But it was the first time this has happened and I was caught off guard. It was the motherly instinct at its finest. For your safety, please go to Erica’s page and remember what she looks like so you don’t feel her “pregnancy induced hormonal wrath”.
  
  The voting ends today for Timmy T to do the worst job in Houston for a day. Please vote and we’ll find out later this week what job you want Timmy T to do.
  
  Last week, Jerrod Niemann was Up Close and Personal. Since he’s on Brad Paisley’s label, we wanted to know what prank Paisley played on him when he signed the contract. It’s pretty funny and you can hear it here.
  
  Tomorrow, more Sugarland tickets in the 8am hour, plus we’ll give you an opportunity to win Texans scratch off lottery tickets
  
  
  
  

  Friday, August 13th, 2010

  Word is now out that Jet Blue flight attendant, Steve Slater, had planned his outburst that for 20 years as a sort of “fantasy resignation”. Timmy T can’t believe that people actually have fantasy scenarios about how they’d ideally like to quit their jobs. Well, as you’ll hear here, Slater isn’t the only person out there with this idea.

  Erica Rico is in her fourth month of pregnancy and yesterday she had the “gender determination” ultrasound. We’ll end the suspense here and tell you that she’s having a boy. What we won’t tell you is the name that she’s already chosen for this unborn child. Find out the name and the initial reaction to what Timmy T and Kline are calling a travesty.

  Jo Koy is playing at the Improv this weekend. Here’s a sample of his work from his studio visit this morning.

  This link right here will take you to both episodes of Match Game with Erica Rico. You HAVE to listen to this for a good chuckle.

  Monday, we have more Sugarland tickets and we’ll also give you $50 “Texans” Lottery Scratch off tickets.

  What's more embarrassing for actor Laurence Fishburne....having his daughter be in porn or this photo of him as Cowboy Curtis from Pee-Wee's Playhouse?
  
  

   

  Thursday, August 12th, 2010

  A true American icon joined us today to talk about his career and his current project. Hulk Hogan gave us the real scoop on his epic Wrestlemania match with Andre The Giant. Bet you didn’t know what really happened behind the scenes before the match. Well, you’ll know all of the details when you listen here.

  Mario Lopez’s character on SAVED BY THE BELL…the actor who played Clarence in TRUE ROMANCE…the Jet Blue flight attendant…what’s the connection? Go here to find out if you’re correct.

  Speaking of the Jet Blue flight attendant, Steve Slater, it sounds like he’s gonna lend his skills and voice to country music. Hear his first offering by clicking here.

  Finally, Kline lent his lack of skills and voice to a country music song when he performed during “Hold Your Tongue”. Listen to the song he sang, see if you can identify it and then immediately rinse your ears with peroxide so they don’t get any more infected.

  Tomorrow on the Zoo, a 7am and 9am LeAnn Rimes up close and personal opportunity and an early bird and 7am hour chance for Sugarland tickets.

  Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

  Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

  This is a stunner. Take a guess at how many, out of ten, random Houstonians could name at least one country in Europe. Gimme, right? Think again and go here to listen to the answers.

  News was released yesterday that at age 65, Rod Stewart is expecting another child with his wife. Erica and Timmy T both think that 65 is too old to have a newborn. What do you think? We had some interesting calls and you can hear them here.

  Tomorrow, we'll have an early opportunity to win some Sugarland tickets before they even go on sale and in the 9am hour, you can win LeAnn Rimes up close and personal passes.

  Monday, August 9th, 2010

  During Emmitt Smith's Hall of Fame induction speech this past weekend, he cried....in public. Normally most people, especially Erica Rico, say that it’s not ok for men to cry in public. We wanted to know if there were certain times when it is ok. Click here for the short list compiled through your calls.

  Today is Sam Elliott’s 66th birthday. Since Erica and Timmy T love the movie “Tombstone” our Monday Morning Montage featured three characters from the movie which featured Sam Elliott. Listen here and see if you can identify either the character or the actor featured in the clip.

  We announced the Sugarland concert. Saturday, October 9 in the Woodlands. We’ve got tickets all week before you can even buy them.

  Also, tomorrow, in the 8am hour, another LeAnn Rimes Up Close and Personal pass opportunity will be yours.

  Friday, August 6th, 2010

  Do you know what teenage girls, Kevin Dillon’s “Entourage” character and Brett Favre have in common? If you don’t know the specific way to connect them, all you have to do is click here and you’ll find out.
  
  The wheel of destiny spun today and landed on lady’s only “Captain Kirk” impersonations. As is custom here on the Zoo, Erica Rico started the competition but needed to be replaced by her daughter. How that talent gene skipped a generation we’ll never know but go here to listen to everyone’s offering.
  
  Today’s “Gotta Get Away” stories were filled with hardships. It was tough to choose just one for the San Luis Resort stay, but we narrowed it down and came to a consensus conclusion. Who won and why? Go here to listen.
  
  Monday on the Zoo, a major concert announcement at 7:10am and then we’ll give you your first opportunity to win tickets to this show.
  
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, August 5th, 2010

  Thursday is such a great day on the Zoo. Two words make it that way…Match Game with Erica Rico. Okay, technically that’s five words but once you say Match Game, you know the comedy is about to ensue. Go here to listen to what Erica matched with (blank) truck and jack (blank).
  
  Timmy T is looking for the worst job in Houston heat. No, he’s not quitting radio, he just wants to toughen himself up for a day. Here are some of the jobs that were nominated this morning.
  
  The daughter of former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuliani was arrested for shoplifting the other day. Also, in Fort Worth, a former Miss USA was busted for stealing. Timmy T had a theory that Kline actually proved via scientific data and you corroborated these findings with your calls.
  
  Tomorrow, we’ll have another Kemah Summer Survival Package for you to win and we’ll get you ready for the H2O show with Brad Paisley.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

  We found out the percentage of American women who never leave the house without wearing make-up. We also learned the percentage of Facebook users who had or currently have an inappropriate relationship with someone. Make your guesses and then go here to find out how close you are.
  
  Timmy T wants to know what the hardest job is in Houston heat. When he determines what it is, he’s going to do that job for a day. The comfort of his job got him thinking about the hardcore gigs that have to endure the heat and difficult labor and now he wants to experience it for himself. Click here to listen to some of the jobs that were nominated today.
  
  A new Michael Jackson album is expected by the end of the year, culled from unreleased material in his vaults. But Jackson collaborator and Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am is vehemently opposed to the idea. "I don't think that should ever come out. That's bad," he said. "He was a perfectionist and he wouldn't have wanted it that way. How you gonna release Michael Jackson when Michael Jackson ain't here to bless it?" Will.i.am collaborated with Jackson on the rerelease of "Thriller" in 2008 with remixed versions of some of the album's classic songs. Timmy T and Kline disagreed about the release of this album. What were their reasons? Go here to find out.
  
  Tomorrow, in the 8am hour we’ll have another VIP Brad Paisley opportunity. Plus, we’ll play Match Game with Erica Rico for Hunter’s Extravaganza passes and another Kemah Summer Survival Package.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

  We journeyed into Erica’s world: Pregnancy GPS-I so need one of these. This weekend the "pregnancy cravings" really started. First I wanted fried pickles, then homemade ice cream, then an awesome sandwich, then pumpkin pie, then salsa...but really good salsa. GPS was no help whatsoever. It doesn't tell me where to go to get these things, I was in Pearland and didn't know where there was a good place for any of this stuff. So, I had my poor daughter Googling all of this for me. I’m just saying, can't someone come up with a pregnancy GPS to tell us the best places to eat in the area we are in? Is that really too much to ask? We wanted to know about your odd pregnancy cravings. You didn’t disappoint us. You’ve had some odd cravings.
  
  Do you know how many random Houstonians, out of ten, knew that there are 360 degrees in a circle? Take a guess and then click here to find out how close you are to the correct answer.
  
  A news survey says that Americans spend 22.7 percent of their internet time on social networking sites. Timmy T made an offer to Facebook addicts. He wanted to know how many would take him up on his offer to pay their mortgage and car payment if they agreed to give up social networking forever. Find out if he had any takers.
  
  Tomorrow, another 7am VIP Brad Paisley opportunity. Plus, more Hunter’s Extravaganza tickets and another Kemah Summer Survival Kit could be yours.
  
  We met Robert today. He’s a Jack Russell Terrier mix who’s adoptable at the Houston SPCA. He’s very well mannered and a loving little guy who needs a new home. Check him out in our Critter Corner.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, August 2nd, 2010

  Today in 1974 President Richard Nixon (Tricky Dick) resigned from office. To commemorate this landmark decision in US history, we put together a collection of audio clips from other famous men named Dick. Can you identify these voices?
  
  Kline attended the HBO pay per view boxing match at Mandalay Bay on Saturday night. Ring announcer Michael Buffer introduced the celebs and athletes in attendance before the main event. Biggest reaction and applause was for Mike Tyson (even over Oscar de la Hoya). We wanted to know why, with Mike’s checkered past, including a rape conviction, alleged domestic violence against Robin Givens, drug abuse and physical assault against Mitch Green, and considering that he hasn’t been a dominant fighter in years, he’s still so popular with the public? Timmy T and Erica had their own thoughts. Find out what they are here.
  
  An online poll asked: "How Much Older Will You Date?" The Results: I have no cut-off. Age ain't nothin' but a number, baby! -- 9.62 percent 20-25 years -- just look at how happy Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are! -- 5.44 percent Not much more than a decade older. If there is a decent chance he could have knocked someone up before I was born, I feel weird. -- 17.28 percent 5-10 years -- more than that and I feel like we'll be in different life stages. -- 37.28 percent Only a couple years older. I really prefer to date someone close to my age. -- 19.5 percent Please. I date younger. -- 10.87 percent We wanted to know your age rule when it comes to dating. Do your rules fall in line with the survey? Go here to listen.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, VIP Brad Paisley tickets in the 8am hour and another Summer Survival Packet including hotel, dinner and unlimited rides in Kemah.
  
  
  
  

  Friday, July 30th, 2010

  Could today have been the last time you’ll hear Kline hold his tongue and sing? If it’s up to Timmy T, and when isn’t it, this is the last performance. Listen to it here.
  
  We found a story about this weekend’s Chelsea Clinton wedding where Chelsea actually had to tell her father, former President Bill Clinton, to back off because he was getting too involved in the planning. We coined a new term, FOB-zilla (father of the bride-zilla). We wanted to know about your FOB-zilla or MOB-zilla stories. When you listen here you’ll find out that there’s another zilla that we didn’t even know about.
  
  The Wheel of Destiny spoke today. It landed on ladies only Forrest Gump impersonations. Erica started off the proceedings then her daughter Dani had to bail her out with a decent offering. But Jessica took the big prize with her rendition. Hear it here.
  
  Monday, we have the end of summer survival kit, two hotel rooms for one night in Kemah, dinner at any of the Kemah restaurants and unlimited ride tickets, plus, we’ll have more VIP Brad Paisley tickets in the 7am hour.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, July 29th, 2010

  In Erica’s Celebrity Dish, she reported a story that former wrestler, Hulk Hogan is hoping to become the next Billy Mays. We wondered what it might sound like. Click here to find out.
  
  Here’s a story we ran across that prompted us to learn your thoughts: Jean Twenge knew her daughter was too old for a pacifier but liked the comfort it provided — not only for her 3-year-old, but also for Mom and Dad. Twenge, a psychology professor at San Diego University and co-author of The Narcissism Epidemic — Living in the Age of Entitlement, knew it wouldn't be easy for her to part with the pacifier. So she did what many other modern parents have done and enlisted the Binky Fairy to take her child's pacifiers and (wink, wink) give them to babies who need them. We took your calls to find out if you lie to your kids and if you were lied to as a child. Erica’s pants are constantly on fire the way she talks to her kids. Find out here.
  
  Since today is Thursday, that meant Match Game with Erica Rico. Neither episode disappointed as you’ll hear here.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, in the 7am hour, your next chance to win VIP Brad Paisley tickets, plus, we’ll spin the Wheel of Destiny and Kline will hold his tongue and sing. Yes, a ridiculous way to start your weekend, we know.
  
  
  
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  Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

  Timmy T unveiled a new age guessing formula where he could identify your age based on the 1ST sporting event you remember getting excited about and how many older brothers you have. Could the formula be beaten? Click here to find out.
  
  More numbers were discussed today as we tossed out two statistics in our game “lies, darn lies and statistics”. Do you know the average number of miles an American walks in a year? Do you know the percentage of Americans who’ve spent at least one night in jail? Take your guesses and click here to see how close you are the actual number.
  
  This story touched off quite a debate in the studio this morning. Chinese real-estate tycoon Yu Pengnian may be worth billions, but his children won't be seeing a dime of his fortune. He announced in April he's giving away the last $500 million in his bank account to his charitable foundation. His explanation? "If my children are competent, they don't need my money. If they're not, leaving them a lot of money is only doing them harm." Timmy T and Erica, both parents themselves, thought this was unacceptable. Kline, not a parent, found this totally acceptable. Who do you agree with and who’s side did our callers take? Go here to find out.
  
  Tomorrow, in the 8am hour, we’ll have more VIP Brad Paisley tickets, plus we’ll have Luke Bryan tickets and Waterfowl Expo tickets which you can win through Match Game with Erica Rico.
  
  Teddy needs a good home. Teddy is a 6-month-old kitty cat adoptable at the Houston SPCA. Go to our Critter Corner and meet him.
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

  Celebrity crushes…most everyone has one. For Kline, it’s Gwyneth Paltrow. Well, imagine his surprise to find out that she called and left a message for one of the Zoo members. Was it for him? What did she say? Find out here.
  
  Kline has two friends who are both recent college graduates who both have jobs but are looking for something better. One of the friends told the other about a job opportunity that she was applying for. The other thought that she was qualified for the job as well, so she asked her friend if she would be upset if she applied for it too. The friend said yes. But the other friend plans to apply for the job anyway -- and wants to know if she's a bad friend for doing it. This touched off a major disagreement in the studio and we needed you to settle it. Listen to the conversation and the verdict here.
  
  How many random Houstonians, out of ten, know that we are in the central time zone? Make your guess and then go here to find out how close you are to the correct number.
  
  Tomorrow, another chance for Brad Paisley VIP tickets in the 7am hour and Timmy T unleashes a new age guessing formula.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, July 26th, 2010

  Someone actually asked a group of people how long a man should have dated a woman before he passes gas in front of her. While 34% of women believe that this should never be deemed acceptable, many women disagreed. 39% of women believe that a man should wait until they have officially become boyfriend and girlfriend. 13% think a man should at least wait until the end of a first date, and 12% of women wanted that moment to wait until they were living together. The remaining 2% believed the question was too gross to answer. We wanted to know what you thought. Go hear to find out the shocking results.
  
  A 2009 study revealed that swearing may increase a subjects’ pain tolerance. Subjects were asked to submerge their hands in a bath of ice water and keep them there as long as they could. When subjects were allowed to curse, they were able to keep their hands in the icy water longer. We gave our producer, John Vondra, a bucket of ice water and he submerged his hands without saying anything. He lasted 3:40. How long could he last while swearing? What swear words did he use? Find out here.
  
  This week marks the 20th anniversary of Roseanne Barr’s rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at a San Diego Padres game. Her version, while brutal, isn’t the only version memorable for its wretchedness. See if you can identify these three memorable National Anthem performances. Hint, the first two will make your ears bleed and the third will make your eyes well.
  
  Tomorrow, another Brad Paisley VIP ticket chance is yours in the 8am hour
  
  
  
  

  Friday, July 23rd, 2010

  So your boyfriend is cheating and you find out about it. Now what do you do? Here Are The YourTango.com Poll Results: Break up with him. His loss. -- 49% Sleep with someone else to even the score. -- 19% Beat him up. Or get your brothers to. -- 8% Nothing, you've made the mistake of cheating, too. -- 2% Don't take revenge, instead talk it out. -- 22% How have you taken revenge on a cheating boyfriend? Can you beat Erica’s wrath? Give this a listen.
  
  Darius Rucker joined us for a chat and told us about the time he sang for a legend and he also shed some light on his tweeting prowess. You can get the scoop here.
  
  Darius has an unmistakable laugh, and thanks to the scientists in our home office in Angleton, we played a new game today called Rucker or Pecker. See if you can tell the difference between the laugh of Darius Rucker from the laugh of Woody Woodpecker. It’s not very easy.
  
  Monday, we’ll give you an opportunity to score Brad Paisley H2O tickets and VIP passes.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

  Today was Match Game with Erica Rico Day as it is every Thursday. Go here to check it out the audio fro the greatest game in Houston radio.
  
  A recent British survey found one in five adults said that they were actually in love with someone other than their significant other. And the poll found that the person they were really in love with was likely to be a co-worker or someone in their circle of close friends. Timmy T thought this was a high number so we asked you to call in and tell us your story. Let’s just say that 20% might be a little too low.
  
  Every guy, at one time or another, has to meet his girl's father for the first time. A new girlfriend's dad is frightening because he knows what your motives are. Here are a few rules to make the meeting a little less stressful:
  
  Keep it brief -- Meet the parents in a neutral environment. Dinner at a restaurant is good -- it's over with quickly and provides opportunities for easy conversation. Control your tongue -- You're trying to make a good impression. Don't talk about yourself all night -- steer the conversation back to her parents' interests. Treat his daughter like a goddess -- He will be watching you very closely for any real or perceived slights against his child. Pull out chairs for her, pick up the tab, and compliment her intelligence. We wanted to know about your meeting the parent horror stories. Erica Rico and Kline set the tone and the bar pretty high with their examples, but you came through and raised the bar with your calls. Listen to them here.
  
  Tomorrow, another opportunity in the 7am hour to win Rodney Atkins and Luke Bryan tickets, plus, Darius Rucker joins us to confirm or dispel a story about a private performance he did for a music legend.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

  Can you guess the percentage of Americans who have been on TV? How close can you get to guess the percentage of American men who wear tighty whiteys? Make your guesses and go here to find out how close you were.
  
  Here’s a story we ran across this morning and it caused a bit of a disagreement between Erica and the guys. In order to keep students focused and on schedule, a Katy school is trying something different next year: no lockers. But banning students from using lockers has some parents upset. The policy is going into effect at West Memorial Junior High, and we spoke to two mothers of children there. They told us they want to know why the school came up with the new policy they also worry how it will affect their children's health and safety. Erica’s fine with this, but Timmy T and Kline saw it a different way. Hear their conversation and then how you settled it here.
  
  We delved into Erica’s world when she relayed a story about a happening she experienced yesterday. I just overheard my daughter saying to my niece (Dany didn't know I was in the next room and could hear) what I used to say to her and Ricky when they were little. My niece was crying over something dumb and my daughter said to her, "Why are you crying? Did someone spank you? Did someone die?" to which my niece answered "No" to both and she said, "Then I don't want to hear you cry. Those are the only two good reasons for crying. If you whine, you get nothing." ahahah....at 15 years old, she has already turned into me. I was going to point that out but decided not to freak her out. We wanted to know when you realized you were turning into your mom or dad. Some funny stories came our way and you can hear them here.
  
  Tomorrow in the 8am hour, more Rodney Atkins/Luke Bryan tickets. Also, Darius Rucker joins us and we’ll give you more Rio Ranch Texas certificates and Natural Bridges Caverns passes via Match Game with Erica Rico.
  
  Don’t forget to check out our Critter Corner and meet “Ode”, a 1.5 year old Welsh Corgi who needs a good home. She’s adoptable at the Houston SPCA.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

  We ran across an article listing the 10 things guys say make a good girlfriend. Here’s the list and then after you read this, click here to find out what Timmy T thinks makes a good girlfriend. If you’re like Erica, you’ll be outraged. She Encourages Freedom. "All of my relationships have started to sour when my girlfriends began suffocating and trying to control me." --James, 25
  
  She trusts her man. "If I catch a girl searching my phone or she starts suspiciously questioning me, it is over. A great girlfriend is secure in herself, and trusts me." --Shay, 35
  
  She has a life of her own. "If the relationship is a girl's primary focus, invariably she finds things missing in it, whereas if it's a complement to the rest of her life's goals and interests, the little things are no big deal." --Matt, 27
  
  She's attentive but not clingy in public. "If a girl needs to be attached to me 100 percent of the time when we are out, that shows me that she has to prove to herself and others our status, which is a real turnoff." --Jason, 33
  
  She dresses sexy but not slutty. "I like a sexy look that shows off her physique but not one that crosses over to looking trampy -- a good girlfriend always projects class and saves the real good stuff just for her man." --Craig, 27
  
  She doesn't flirt with my friends. "A good girlfriend, no matter what, will never ever flirt with my friends, no matter how much better-looking they are than me." --Keith, 24
  
  She tells me what's wrong when I ask. "I am done dating girls who make me guess what is wrong with them. When I ask, just tell me. Be assertive with what you want, what you need, what you think and how you feel." --Pat, 28
  
  She's confident and comfortable in her own skin. "You have to be yourself. A thousand percent yourself, all the time. A bad girlfriend morphs herself into what she thinks I want her to be instead of being confident enough in her own skin to just be herself." --Joe, 34
  
  She's down to earth. "The higher maintenance the girl, the worse a girlfriend she is. A woman who is down to earth is much more appealing -- someone who can go with the flow and isn't caught up in superficiality and little things that really don't matter." --Chris, 37
  
  She lets me be who I am. "I like me for me and you should, too. If you don't, then don't be with me. Trying to change me (the way I brush my hair, how I eat my food, what I say, etc.) is an exercise in futility." --Eric, 34 Source: SheKnows.com What makes a good boyfriend?
  
  Former President, Bill Clinton, released his “bucket list” yesterday and it got us thinking about our own lists. Initially Erica claimed to not have a list, but then she backed off of that and submitted this: Make every man that’s ever physically hurt a girl pay in a very bad way Have 8 kids Travel with her kids and grandkids
  
  Horseback riding with George Strait Cook out with Blake Shelton Make her very own knife Spend a whole season with the Dallas Cowboys Take a bath in chocolate.
  
  Proving how simple men are in comparison, go here to listen to Timmy T’s and Kline’s list.
  
  Yesterday, Timmy T’s daughter did something that hasn’t been done in over 30 years. While her accomplishment is definitely noteworthy, it’s the high mark that his son set that got us really excited. Find out what it was right here.
  
  Tomorrow, more Rodney Atkins/Luke Bryan tickets in the 7am hour. Plus, more Natural Bridges Cavern passes and Rio Ranch Prime Rib gift cards could be yours.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, July 19th, 2010

  If you've ever had a job you despised so much it hurt, then take heart. You are not alone! And every so often, when the time is just right, you might just find an outrageous way to say "I Quit!" But beware, sometimes quitting in a flamboyant manner can backfire, as our first author ruefully remembers.
  
  Here’s a good one:
  
  Telling the world about his cheatin' heart
  
  It was the glorious 1980s, and you can just guess what my hair and clothes looked like! "Big" doesn't begin to describe my hair.
  
  During my annual review, my boss commented that I was the "limit of the norm" that the company accepted as employee material and threatened to let me go if I didn't change my look. Believe me, I could see the writing on the wall -- and I had no intention of changing my "stylish" look -- so I politely picked up my review paper and left his office, and began to plan my revenge. Just a few months later I was able to serve it up COLD, which is always the best way!
  
  At the company party I marched right up to his wife and told her all the gory details of his latest fling with another woman, and told her that I was quitting because I couldn't stand his cheating ways. I then broke out into the song 'Your Cheatin' Heart,' belting it out as loud as I could. And as I finished a verse of that telling tune, I plastered a big smile on my face and sauntered out of the party pretty as you please.
  
  I still laugh when I think of the look on her (and his!) face.
  
  We wanted to know about your outrageous quitting stories. You had some good ones and they’re available here.
  
  Erica announced last Friday that she’s expecting another child. To celebrate her pregnancy, we put together a Monday Morning Montage featuring three movies with baby themes. Can you identify them?
  
  On Saturday, Timmy T came to the rescue of his daughter when she got chumped at her swim meet. Listen to his story and decide for yourself if he went over the line.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, more Rodney Atkins/Luke Bryan tickets, plus another Rio Ranch Texas gift card and a family four pack of tickets to Natural Bridge Caverns could be yours.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, July 15th, 2010

  A new study in Germany shows that superstitions really do bring you luck. So those Spanish soccer players, knowing in advance the octopus had predicted their win, played with a little more intensity. Some kind of lucky token can actually improve your performance by increasing your self-confidence. Psychologists at the University of Cologne experimented with college students. The tests were games of skill, where the participants were given small clues. Before one game, they were told the "ball is lucky". Another time, before starting a test, the administrator said "I'll cross my fingers for you". Each time, the people who were told they had "luck on their side" actually performed better in the game. We wanted to know your superstitions and believe us, you’ve got some unusual ones that you’ll hear right here.
  
  Today is Kline’s favorite show day of the week. Thursday! Why? Because it’s Match Game with Erica Rico Day. Want to hear how today’s two games went? Of course you do, so go here and check it out.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, Kline will hold his tongue and sing a song…oh joy. Finally, in the 7am hour, it’s your first opportunity of the morning to win Rodney Atkins and Luke Bryan tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

  We had a situation that we needed to address from our e-mailbag.

  Here's the letter:
  
  Dear Erica,
  I have been dating an extremely beautiful girl for two months now and to be honest, she's a little out of my league. I have taken her to dinner about once a week and she is always extremely rude to the wait staff and as soon as she sits down she inspects her cup, plates, utensils, everything for little pieces of food. Sometimes the utensils have spots and she sends them back until they bring her spot free utensils. It drives me NUTS! She wants to meet my mom and dad, invite them to dinner, but they would hate her immediately if they saw her behavior. My question is, if you were me would you continue dating her since she is so gorgeous and smart and all around great catch and just put up with this problem or is this big enough that I should give her the boot?
  Darrin - Clearlake

  What stance did Timmy T, Kline and Erica take and whose stance did you back? Find out the intriguing answer here.

  Do you know the percentage of teens who are married in Kentucky each year? Do you know the percentage of Americans who live within 50 miles of their birthplace? Make your guesses and then go here to find out if you're close.

  According to Cosmo magazine, here are some relationship rules that are meant to be broken:
  1. You can't check out anyone else -- Being in a relationship doesn't mean you're dead. It's human nature to be attracted to other people. Just be respectful of your significant other (no drooling, leering, or inappropriate comments) and don't make it a habit.
  2. You have to give each other the play-by-play of your day -- B-O-R-I-N-G! A quick summary of your day is much better. Then move on to more interesting topics.
  3. You have to resolve every conflict -- While it seems to make sense to never go to bed angry, the reality is sleeping on a problem or dropping a problem is often the best way to go.
  We wanted to know your relationship rules, so we took your calls, that is, after we heard just some of Erica's extensive list. Listen to the rules here.

  Tomorrow on the Zoo, in the 8am hour, another Rodney Atkins/Luke Bryan ticket opportunity and we'll play the game that is fast becoming the number one listened to radio game show in Houston, Match Game with Erica Rico, not once but twice.

  Want to meet a cool kitty? Of course you do. So go to our Critter Corner and introduce yourself to Frodo. He's available at the Houston SPCA.

  Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

  How many, out of ten random Houstonians knew that the two basic forms of precipitation are rain and snow? Make your guess and then click here to find out how close you were to the actual number.

  Erica found an article in COSMO that listed ten reasons why women are better than men. Well, Erica couldn't believe that there were only ten reasons listed. She claimed to be able to think of many more. Well, she didn't have to because Larry from Liberty sent us an e-mail with more examples of what women do better than men. Listen to his list here.

  Kendra Wilkinson has written a new book about her life and she reveals everything, including that she used to be a stripper at an early age. This is something her mom doesn't know about and it made us curious about the stuff that you're hiding from mom. Erica was a little testy about revealing this information because her mom was in our studio today, ironically enough. Find out here what Erica revealed and then listen to our calls. You will not be disappointed.

  Tomorrow, in the 7am hour, we'll have another opportunity to win Rodney Atkins and Luke Bryan tickets.

  Monday, July 12th, 2010

  Today is Bill Cosby’s birthday and to commemorate the special day for “America’s Dad” we gave you three clips of some Cosby work. You had to identify the show. Think you can do it? Go here to listen to the audio.
  
  Over our vacation week, Timmy T did something that seems virtually impossible to do. Find out what he did here. Then listen to the calls we took about interesting vacation happenings .
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, in the 8am hour we’ll have another opportunity for you to win Rodney Atkins and Luke Bryan tickets. Plus, we’ll give you another Josh Kelley Up Close and Personal chance and more Moody Gardens passes.
  
  
  
  

  Friday, July 2nd, 2010

  According to StandardMadness.com, here are some signs a man is getting old:
  
  He doesn't have that many beer buddies.
  
  He’s buying seated tickets to rock concerts -- and not getting into the mosh pit.
  
  He’s rooting for the cops during street protests.
  
  He really hate teenagers.
  
  He’s worried about your cat's mental health.
  
  He leaves the game early to beat the traffic.
  
  He’s over-planning every road trip.
  
  He’s getting out of your vehicle and asking for help with your parking.
  
  We asked to know your first sign that you were getting old. We got some great calls. You can listen to them here.
  
  The wheel of destiny spoke twice today. It’s Erica’s favorite sound. Our favorite sound is when Erica throws out the first attempt at the wheel’s request. Today it was Popeye impersonation and a Christopher Walken impression. Check out Erica’s offerings and then our contestant attempts right here.
  
  Enjoy your 4th.
  
  

  Thursday, July 01st, 2010

  It’s the experiment everyone is talking about. We sent Intern Ginger out to test a British theory that men make snap judgments based on a woman’s looks so attractive and well endowed women are assisted more often than less attractive, less endowed women. You’ll never believe what Intern Ginger was able to get a guy she’d never met before to help her with just because she looked the way she did. Listen here.
  
  How’s your week been? Bet it’s been better than these two calls we took today. Listen to them here and make yourself feel better and see who was awarded the weekend stay for four at the Hyatt Hill Country.
  
  The best part about today though was our every Thursday journey into the mind of Erica Rico through Match Game with Erica Rico. Last week, she gave us the well known word “perb” when asked to match something with “Soup”. What popular word or phrase would she give us today in our two episodes? Go here to find out.
  
  Tomorrow, we’ll have more Brad Paisley tickets and Up Close and Personal passes for Easton Corbin, sponsored by Crown Royal Black. Also, we’ll have more Seaworld passes and Twilight Eclipse tickets for you.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

  You know that you're in a relationship when your girlfriend starts nagging you about the clothes you wear. She wants you to look your best all the time, but don't be fooled. It's not only for your benefit, it's for hers. So here are 10 reasons why she wants you to dress well:
  
  10. The better you look, the better she looks among other women.
  
  9. Getting you in the habit of dressing well will ensure that you'll never let yourself go.
  
  8. It will raise your status, thus raising hers.
  
  7. You'll look great as a couple.
  
  6. You'll look better in photos.
  
  5. It will motivate her to maintain her appearance.
  
  4. You'll impress her friends and family.
  
  3. People will treat you better.
  
  2. You'll get ahead in your career.
  
  1. If you look better, you'll have better sex.
  
  Source: AskMen.com
  
  We wanted to hear about your situation. What does she make you wear that drives you crazy and do you, as a guy, ever tell her what to wear? You might be shocked to hear these calls.
  
  Do you have any idea the average amount of time a snail sleeps when it decides to go night night? This will amaze you. Another stat that will amaze you is the percentage of Americans who admit that they’ve committed a felony before. Make your guesses and click here to find out the answers.
  
  Tomorrow, it’s Thursday, so that means MATCH GAME with Erica Rico! Also, we’ll give you your first opportunity to win Brad Paisley tickets and Easton Corbin Up Close and Personal passes. Also, it’ll be your day to ease the pain of a rough week to win a weekend stay at the Hyatt Hill Country.
  
  Ginger all dressed up... What will she get away with?
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

  It's Monday morning and like always we started it off with our "Monday Morning Montage!" It's a special birthday for a legendary comic director... Yup Mel Brooks! Can you identify what the different mov

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