Oscar Oscar

TK begins with discussion of the Oscars. He's amazed by Tom Shales' highly negative criticism of Chris Rock and his hosting gig.

** Joe Barber -- Joe got all of the main awards right except Best Director (but he thought Eastwood should win, but picked Scorsese). Also talk about the presentation of the show, like bringing up nominees on stage at once and then giving out the awards. Joe says that Chris Rock probably won't work in Hollywood again, after "naming names" about people with no talent.

** Mark Maske -- the beginning of the NFL Hot Stove season. The Pats cut Ty Law. Mushin Muhammad signs with the Bears. The Skins may replace Fred Smoot with Samari Rolle.

** Wilbon -- Letterman react. The most common question asked by people is -- Why did Wilbon sit next to Dave? "So Tony wouldn't throw up on Letterman." Wilbon says he doesn't self-analyze (unlike TK), so he doesn't worry about how they did. People say Dave laughed a lot at them and didn't interrupt very much (as Dave is wont to do). Onto sports. Yes, John Chaney's actions last week is a Woody Hayes situation. Wilbon says he wants to talk to Phil Martelli, who has always professed an admiration for Chaney.

** Old Guy Radio -- Ray Charles, What I Say. Going far afield, TK talks about the BTK killings in Kansas and how someone was finally arrested for crimes decades old. This moves us to talk of oter serial killers and "secret lives."

** Mailbag -- all about the Oscar and John Travolta's hair.


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TK, back from NYC

We begin with David Feldman from Fox 5 refuting that he only gets a minute per night on the nightly news. Feldy says he actually gets 3 minutes.

TK says he's gotten lots of positive praise from the Letterman appearance. Tk says it's a top 10 career highlight. and no, he did not get sick.

How did the seating get chosen? "black guy in the middle."

No, they did not meet Travolta. TK was hoping to meet Ricky Gervais, who's on tonight's show, but his segment was taped Monday.

Czabe thinks that TK and Maggie should go on Stupid Pet Tricks.

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Letterman React

Tk gives us the scoop on last night's Letterman appearance.

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From the Ed Sullivan Theater...

TK is on his way to NYC for Letterman, but took time to call in the first segment.

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Breaking News

Apparently, Randy Moss will not get a ride on Redskin One, as he will be traded to the Raiders. TK wonders about the views expressed by potential Vikings owner Reggie Fowler, who wanted to keep Moss if he bought the team.

The latest on Coles. they have to make the deal by March 2nd or it won't be done.

As for the Terps last night, the less said the better.

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Barry Bonds, not Redd Foxx

We begin with Barry Bonds. Interrupted by Kim giving a traffic update (apparently for an intersection that doesn't exist.)

** David Dupree -- Oscar picks

** Bob Ryan -- Sox spring training

** Junior -- MD analysis and griping about the RPI

** Old Guy Radio -- Always on My Mind (Elvis version)

** The Royal Wedding -- TK is agahst that Queen Elizabeth will not be going to the wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles.

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more on Coles

TK comes into the discussion about trading Coles, possibly for John Abraham. Talk about all the recent moves by Gibbs and previous regimes.

Bonds talk. Regarding denying reporters' access to BB, TK and DA bring up how the Wizards rebuilt the lockerroom to keep Jordan sheltered.

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Perception vs Reality

The shows with TK talking about Jose Canseco's appearance on the Today Show this morning. TK thinks Matt Lauer was fairly pitbull-ish in the interview and no longer thinks Jose has any credibility left. This segued into a discussion of the new Dream Job, where the athletes are savaged by people in the media, in a (delicious to the media) reversal of standard operating procedures.

** Joe Barber -- Oscar Preview -- here are Joe's Picks
Best Actor -- Jamie Foxx (will win and should win) Eastwood or Depp (upset pick)
Best Sup Actor -- Morgan Freeman (will win and should win) Church (upset)
Best Actress -- Hillary Swank (will win and should win) Imelda Staunton (upset)
Best Sup Actress -- Cate Blanchett (will win) Virginia Madsen (should win) Portman (upset)
Best Director -- Clint Eastwood (should win) Martin Scorsese (will win) anyone else (upset)
Best Picture -- The Aviator (should win) Million Dollar Baby (will win) Sideways (upset)
Best Adapted Screenplay -- Sideways
Best Original Screenplay -- Hotel Rwanda

** Dave Shenin -- in Scottsdale for Spring Training-- Barry Bonds speaks today, although likely to say little if anything. This branches out to a larger discussion about steroids in baseball. Shenin believes (without any hard evidence) that almost every who has been brought up (Pudge, Raffy, McGwire, ...) is probably dirty on some level.

** Sam Smith -- All-Star discussion -- First up, Lebron's coming out party. Sam mentions it's 20 years ago for jordan's "freeze out" at the All-Star game. Ironically, Jordan has become a recluse. Tk brings up a column by Mike Wise in the Post about the NBA's labor deal and how the union will give up the 20-year old rule. Sam wonders why the Union fought against it for so long, since they would be taking jobs from the union members. In the Kobe vs Shaq deal, Sam thinks Shaq has been in the wrong in not letting Kobe off the hook.

** Old Gal Radio -- Bonnie Raitt -- Again, in honor of the passing of her father John.

** Jose Guillen -- TK talks about a Post article about the new Nats OF today and how he has "chosen" to not discuss the past (ie, the incidents last year in Anaheim that got him suspended in the middle of a pennant race).

** Emails -- a nerd trifecta as me, Lahecka and Brandon Borzelli get emails read all in a row.

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Holiday blues

TK being talking about holidays, and first tier and second tier holidays. Tk actually racks the Gnome for doing a live TV show.

Andy asks about any prep TK and MW have done for the Letterman show this week. TK says there hasn't been any yet, but will be some the night before. They are on the same night as John Travolta. TK hopes they'll be bumped.

Czabe wonders what's next. Andy thinks they should go on Regis the day after the Letterman shot. Czabe thinks TK should do a blog (and Andy nicely gives us a plug). Of course, TK doesn't really know what that is.

Gibbs denied the Lavernius Coles story in the Post today. Tk is ready to write a column on the situation ("If you want to go, go."), so he thinks there's smoke to the story.

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Black Thanksgiving and Redneck Xmas

Tk begins by talking about the two disparate sporting events this weekend -- the Daytona 500 and the NBA All-Star game. He watched some of each yesterday. Tk was rooting for # 24 (since he had been on PTI last week) and thought the announcing seemed pro # 8. TK also declared the Nash/Stoudamaire dunk from Saturday the best he has ever seen.

** Mike Wise -- From Denver, All-Star Game recap. Talk about the Wizards in the game, the dunk and other NBA stuff.

** Mark Maske -- Topic # 1 was the report in the Post about Lavernius Coles apparently wanting out of DC, including possibly giving back part of his signing bonus. This led to a talk about what WR might be available (Derrick Mason). Also there was brief talk about Tom Fowler and whether he'll still be approved as Vikings' owner.

** Wilbon -- MW didn't go to Black Thanksgiving (he was in AZ). He watched the Daytona 500 in a Scottsdale sports bar and found it fascinating. Wilbon kills the dunk contest, even though he agreed with TK about the coolness factor of the Nash/Stoudamaire dunk. MW never thought the NHL season would be cancelled, but he does know. TK advocates a Canadian league that could add some American cities.

** Old Guy Radio -- "Beyond the Sea" by Bobby Darin. In honor of the death of Sandra Dee yesterday. Apparently, during the height of her alcoholism, she drank a quart of scotch a day (while weighing 80 lbs). Also dying yesterday was John Raitt (Broadway star and father of Bonnie Raitt) and gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson (who committed suicide last night).

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Va Tech > Va in DC?

According to TK, there are more fans of VA Tech in the DC metro area than UVA (says Post research).

Craig Eschreck (sp) to New Mexico State?

Andy brings up an ESPN survey about Steroids, where most people Bonds took the juice.

Feldy asks about The Nats in Florida and how long will they be relevant.

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A New cast member

It appears that Gary's wife Kim will be doing occasionally be doing traffic reports, as she takes their kid to school.

The opening discussion is about Teddy Bruschi and whether he'll be able to recover from his apparent stroke.

** Barry Svrluga -- In Spring training with the Nats. Barry tells great story about Boz bringing old Senators' baseball cards with him on the trip. Frank Robinson has been great, not "crusty" as TK would have expected.

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Nats not on WTEM

The Nats won't be on 980, so no free tickets for MR. Tony. They'll be on an FM station for night games and another AM station for day games.

Then, talk about the Terps last night. The less said, the better.

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Nice to know you, NHL

The cancellation of the NHL season the topic du jour.

** Jason La Canfore -- Although no longer the Post's hockey writer, he still has his connections. Goodenow will probably be out after the next deal gets done, but not before.
** Eric Prisbill -- talking about MD's upset by NC State last night. (you can bet no Gary on teh show today)
** David Aldridge -- in Denver for Black Thanksgiving, DA talks about the NHL dead and how it might be a portend for the NBA. Also, league news and notes discussion, including the coaching futures of Mo Cheeks and Kevin McHale.
** Old Guy Radio -- Gene Pitney.
** Rants -- TK turns down another dinner invitation. Satchmo really doesn't want to get stuck with some guy or gal and deal with the uncomfortable silences. Andy gets some rants in about the cockroaches for the second time today.

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Where's Junior

[note: The rest of today's recap will be delayed, possibly until tomorrow. I'll be travelling and away from the computer. Thanks.]

The show begins with TK talking about his lack of knowledge and interest of NASCAR. Wilbon wants more NASCAR on the tv show (Jeff Gordon may be on PTI today). He may watch some of it, if he's home and has nothing to do on Sunday (the Daytona 500 that is).

TK throws out that there may be a NHL deal, just one that he doesn't know about right now.

** Bob Ryan -- talks about two former Boston athletes -- Drew Bledsoe and Kevin McHale. Also quick talk about Scott Pioli's decision to stay in Boston for less money.

** Ron Sirek from Golf World -- Is Phil on happy drugs? TK wants to know. Ron says he has been working with a sports psychiatrist, but doesn't know about the drugs. We learn that Michael loves to try and hit funky wedge shots like Phil does.

** Junior -- Despite being banned, Junior appears in his weekly segment. Junior also asks why Tk won't stop calling him "Junior" and doesn't like it when strangers call him that in public. On to basketball matters... TK asks about UNC freshman Marvin Williams, who is a sixth man and some people think could be the first pick in the NBA draft.

** Old Guy Radio -- Kinks, "Dedicated Follower of Fashion." Lahecka's website is up now. It's at http://www.thiswebsitestinks.com.




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Swimsuit Issue -- passe?

Czabe gives a quick plug for the Letterman appearance next week.

Topic 1 -- SI swimsuit issue. Is it run its course, since there's SO much porn out there. TK thinks it's a rite of passage. Plus, it's something to talk about on a slow news day, in the Post-Super Bowl malaise.

Topic 2 -- Allen Iverson. Does he want out? One place says yes, one says no. What's he worth now? TK thinks the only equitable value is LaBron or Kobe, and those won't happen. Iverson has not played with a multiple-time All-Star on his team. TK thinks the best guy to play with AI would be Ben Wallace.

Topic 3 -- NHL , finally dead or shortened season? TK brings up that no one complains about the Redskins' Super Bowl wins in strike years. Czabe wonders if the fans will have the $ to come back this season, since everyone wrote it off for dead.

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Meet the Nats, Greet the Nats

Misc. business to start the show, including the fact the guy who owns Oldguyradio.com will give the domain to Mr. Tony for his use. Then onto the Michael Jackson witness list and Mary Kay Latourno (sp), for your criminality portion of the show.

** Sam Smith -- Wilbon not going to the all-star game (aka Black Thanksgiving) this year, which shocks TK and Sam. Talk about the collapse of the T-Wolves and how this may be Kevin McHale's swan song in MN.

** Larry Brooks, NY Post -- ETA on the NHL being DOA -- 1 PM tomorrow, although they've been apparently negotiating yesterday and maybe today. Larry thinks the league has been underestimated the intelligence of the players.

** Boswell -- from spring training, Boz writes about pitchers and catchers today in the Post. Boz thinks, if things go well, the Nats might finish above .500. Tony seems excited the team has a pitcher named Harry Potter.

** Old (Gal) Radio -- The Crystals, "the Rebel" --

** Grammy ratings. Down -- beat by Desperate Housewives in the ratings, with its lowest ratings in ten years.

** Spring Training memories -- TK talks about how when he was a young baseball fan, he knew all the cities where Spring Training is held. Now, many teams have been added and more have moved.


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MD-duke aftermath

TK talked about the MD/Duke game and how they had Gary Williams on PTI today.

This diverges into a discussion about how more comfortable people are on radio than on TV. DA (today's guest) agrees.

More talk about the post-game rioting in College Park. TK thinks the photos of the people rioting should be expelled.

A brief happy trails to Dick Weber, who passed away today.


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Grammys and sports

TK begins with talking about the new Old Guy Radio Gear and the confusion on who the super secret TK Board wanted to nominate to date Char.

Then, Canseco on 60 Minutes. TK dissects the piece and rags on Lupica for his appearance talking about it on the today show this morning.

** Kirkjian -- Instead of Canseco, we begin with rumors about Bonds being spread (on Geraldo) by "his former mistress."

** Maske -- since football is over, talks some college hoops. He also talked about a sidd Finch like story he wrote in HS at DeMatha.

** Wilbon -- starts with a discussion of Million Dollar Baby. Wilbon liked it. Wilbon also gave love to Hotel Rwanda. [I saw it last night and think it might be better than Baby or Aviator] MW also ragged on people who would waste their lives by watching the Pro Bowl.

** TK discusses the Grammys -- didn't like the Southern rockers, liked Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys (who he really doesn't care for much), liked JLO and Marc Anthony, loved Melissa Etheridge (and her bald head), and loved Green Day.



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LIve from ...

I'm up in NYC for a few days, so the report will either be LIVE or very late, depending on what my schedule is like.

(Look for a special report on the magazine's blog about a new Broadway play tomorrow.)

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