We begin with TK talking about the Kemper Open, which is now the Booz Allen Classic, the PGA tour stop this week and from where Andy and Steve are broadcasting. TK is not going this year, since TK has not gotten a preferred parking spot for the tournament.
As for the Jerry Stackhouse/Christian Laettner for Antoine Jamison trade, TK says it's about time that the Boulez has a real player on it.
We segue into talking about the Mavericks part of the deal and TK thinks Cuban would be Steinbrenner if the NBA didn't have a cap.
At the end of the segment, WTEM head honcho Todd Casselberry comes up with the blue parking pass. So, we have a happy ending.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Whither the Expos?
There was a discussion about where the stadium would be Les Expos come to DC. Tony thinks anywhere but DC (downtown) is a stupid idea.
There was also more MD vs VA arguing, as Andy (MD) and Steve (VA) did for most of yesterday's show.
And now for something completely different... Regis was at PTI today (and made a cameo to boot). TK used the word parapetic (look it up) to describe the Reeg.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
There was also more MD vs VA arguing, as Andy (MD) and Steve (VA) did for most of yesterday's show.
And now for something completely different... Regis was at PTI today (and made a cameo to boot). TK used the word parapetic (look it up) to describe the Reeg.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Curse of Les Boulez (again)
Tony's column today was about Les Boulez and the upcoming draft. Andy called the column "tough, but fair," mainly due to the hopelessness of the tone.
Tony doesn't have anything against Eddie Jordan and Ernie Grunfeld, but they have tons of history against them.
The draft is nothing but projects anymore. Stanford's Josh Childress said "I have college experience and high school ability."
TK also briefly talked about Ralph Wiley's funeral, which he went to a few days ago. One of the speakers told a story about how he had serendipitiously run into Ralph in Los Angeles, just a few days ago before he died. Tony said the anecdote could very well be the beginning of a movie.
Many of the country's biggest African-American sportswriters, including Stephen A. Smith, J.A. Adandae and Bryan Burwell, came from all over the country for the funeral.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tony doesn't have anything against Eddie Jordan and Ernie Grunfeld, but they have tons of history against them.
The draft is nothing but projects anymore. Stanford's Josh Childress said "I have college experience and high school ability."
TK also briefly talked about Ralph Wiley's funeral, which he went to a few days ago. One of the speakers told a story about how he had serendipitiously run into Ralph in Los Angeles, just a few days ago before he died. Tony said the anecdote could very well be the beginning of a movie.
Many of the country's biggest African-American sportswriters, including Stephen A. Smith, J.A. Adandae and Bryan Burwell, came from all over the country for the funeral.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, June 21, 2004
Tiger, Phil and More
Vigilante Justice is how Tony described Tiger's caddie Steve Williams bashing cameras. But, he wonders why there's more about Tiger than about Phil gagging on the last two holes at the Open.
There was also discussion about the conditions on the Island, Butch Harmon and, oh yeah, Goosin, the guy that won the tournament.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
There was also discussion about the conditions on the Island, Butch Harmon and, oh yeah, Goosin, the guy that won the tournament.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, June 17, 2004
The Chase
Today is the 10th Anniversary of the White Bronco.
Lots of OJ talk. TK didn't remember what he wrote at the time. He suggested asking Junior.
Also, Maggie started acting up in the background and MR. Tony threatened to put her on the phone.
Both TK and WIlbon had columns today about the NBA Finals. You can guess the subjects.
No PTI Today (golf).
No Tony on the radio tomorrow.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Lots of OJ talk. TK didn't remember what he wrote at the time. He suggested asking Junior.
Also, Maggie started acting up in the background and MR. Tony threatened to put her on the phone.
Both TK and WIlbon had columns today about the NBA Finals. You can guess the subjects.
No PTI Today (golf).
No Tony on the radio tomorrow.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, June 16, 2004
The Camp Counselor Wins
Of course, Larry Brown talk.
TK hasn't talked to Larry yet, btw.
Anecdote time: After Larry won the NCAA title with Kansas, he told his agent and Tony "It's good, but not being [the summer camp rival all those decades ago]."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK hasn't talked to Larry yet, btw.
Anecdote time: After Larry won the NCAA title with Kansas, he told his agent and Tony "It's good, but not being [the summer camp rival all those decades ago]."
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Lost in Translation
Tony got lost the other day. His subscription to OnStar lapsed and he chose not to renew, given the cost.
Tony was in Northern Jersey this weekend, but when by way of Pennsylvania.
So, a missed turn here and there and Tony was totally lost.
Did Tony call for help? No, he called home and yelled at everyone.
Eventually, a happy ending. But getting there.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tony was in Northern Jersey this weekend, but when by way of Pennsylvania.
So, a missed turn here and there and Tony was totally lost.
Did Tony call for help? No, he called home and yelled at everyone.
Eventually, a happy ending. But getting there.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, June 14, 2004
RIP Ralph Wiley
Sportswriter Ralph Wiley passed away last night (after being on ESPN radio Sunday morning with Dan LeBatard). Tony and Mike both talked about him today on the radio.
Tony talked about a time a few weeks ago when Ralph was on the radio and they talked about Ralph's son gradutating from Hampton and going on to Harvard Law School.He also told a story about an airport mix-up in DC involving Tony and Ralph and how people of different colors were treated with identically incorrect tickets.
Wilbon also had many good things to say. Wilbon actually got a call from Ralph's son (since Wilbon's number was in his phone), and so he had to make many phone calls last night.
They also did a tribute to Ralph on PTI.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tony talked about a time a few weeks ago when Ralph was on the radio and they talked about Ralph's son gradutating from Hampton and going on to Harvard Law School.He also told a story about an airport mix-up in DC involving Tony and Ralph and how people of different colors were treated with identically incorrect tickets.
Wilbon also had many good things to say. Wilbon actually got a call from Ralph's son (since Wilbon's number was in his phone), and so he had to make many phone calls last night.
They also did a tribute to Ralph on PTI.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, June 11, 2004
Be True to Your school
Tony talked about his graduation speechat Mariet today.
Tony talked about his famous "Driver's Ed" story.
Tony didn't read his speech, which impressed a lot of people, but he does have 12 years of radio. Also, he had rehearsed it plenty over the last week.
There was a brief discussion of Zach hosting Around the Horn this week. It's nothing permanent, according to TK, and if he was making the decision, they would give the job to Stat Boy.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tony talked about his famous "Driver's Ed" story.
Tony didn't read his speech, which impressed a lot of people, but he does have 12 years of radio. Also, he had rehearsed it plenty over the last week.
There was a brief discussion of Zach hosting Around the Horn this week. It's nothing permanent, according to TK, and if he was making the decision, they would give the job to Stat Boy.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Pomp(ous) and Circumstances
Tomorrow is when TK gives the Graduation Speech at Mariet. Tony will not give away any of his material today. Tune in tomorrow to hear some of it.
Talking about the Senior dinner the other day segues somehow into a discussion of ANIMAL HOUSE.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Talking about the Senior dinner the other day segues somehow into a discussion of ANIMAL HOUSE.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, June 09, 2004
The Camp Counselor
Lots of discussion about last night's Game 2. As you would imagine, TK sticks up for Larry Brown.
During the gab fest, you could hear Mayor McCheese yelling in the background, disagreeing with TK.
Also, the Larry Bird "white guys inthe NBA" topic came up. Tony said if Larry and Magic agree on the issue, he agrees with them.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
During the gab fest, you could hear Mayor McCheese yelling in the background, disagreeing with TK.
Also, the Larry Bird "white guys inthe NBA" topic came up. Tony said if Larry and Magic agree on the issue, he agrees with them.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, June 08, 2004
Columns! We got Columns!
Tony Had a column today, comparing Larry Brown and Phil Jackson. You can just imagine what it said. In fact, go read it. We'll wait for you. TK likes both guys - Phil since he played for the Knicks and we all know about the Camp Counselor.
Czabe, of course, took some shots at Captain Smudgie, as you would expect.
TK thinks the Lakers will win big tonight.
TK was griping about PTI getting bumped from ESPN yesterday by the 2003 World Series of Poker. TK wonders about the Poker Fad. Ask Norman Chad.
There was a brief discussion of the Mark Cuban reality show. TK, of course, is very curious about it, since the show will air against LISTEN UP! in the fall.
BTW, Wilbon also had a column today, about the Finals.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Czabe, of course, took some shots at Captain Smudgie, as you would expect.
TK thinks the Lakers will win big tonight.
TK was griping about PTI getting bumped from ESPN yesterday by the 2003 World Series of Poker. TK wonders about the Poker Fad. Ask Norman Chad.
There was a brief discussion of the Mark Cuban reality show. TK, of course, is very curious about it, since the show will air against LISTEN UP! in the fall.
BTW, Wilbon also had a column today, about the Finals.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, June 07, 2004
RIP President Reagan
We begin with Smarty Jones. TK found it interesting that the owner and jockey of Birdstone apologized for winning and spoiling the Triple Crown for Smarty Jones.
As for the death of Ronald Reagan, TK wondered about the shutdown of DC on Friday. Rumors going around town that the subway will be closed. Also, the funeral on Friday is the same day as the Mariet School graduation.
Like most people on the opposite side of the political spectrum, TK praised Reagan's charisma and communication skills.Tony also mentioned, like some media critics, that it's odd for the media to be so overly praising of Reagan, since he was often at odds with the press during his Presidency.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
As for the death of Ronald Reagan, TK wondered about the shutdown of DC on Friday. Rumors going around town that the subway will be closed. Also, the funeral on Friday is the same day as the Mariet School graduation.
Like most people on the opposite side of the political spectrum, TK praised Reagan's charisma and communication skills.Tony also mentioned, like some media critics, that it's odd for the media to be so overly praising of Reagan, since he was often at odds with the press during his Presidency.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, June 04, 2004
Tony's Back
Tony is back from his trip to Upstate New York. The trip up was nice, but it rained on TK while playing golf.
There was a family brouhaha in the TK household. Maggie was sitting on one of the chairs in the dining room, which TK loved, but Mrs. TK and Elizabeth didn't like, since they believed a dog shouldn't sit on a chair where people eat.
TK briefly discussed the topic of the day, Red VS Phil. Tony, despite his love of the 1970s Knicks, leaned towards Red.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
There was a family brouhaha in the TK household. Maggie was sitting on one of the chairs in the dining room, which TK loved, but Mrs. TK and Elizabeth didn't like, since they believed a dog shouldn't sit on a chair where people eat.
TK briefly discussed the topic of the day, Red VS Phil. Tony, despite his love of the 1970s Knicks, leaned towards Red.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, June 01, 2004
Andy's daughter has started to get college brochures and got one from Binghamton. Tony is on the list as "famous alumni," along with Paul Reiser and other people I've never heard of before.
As mentioned a few days ago, TK was in NY doing Sports Reporters and as always, he read the Sunday Times on the train on the way back. Tony talked about a lecture series in New York, where the Torre/Costas tickets are 4x more expensive than the ones for Mario Cuomo and other high-profile guests.
As for sports, TK has been picking the Lakers all the way (unlike Wilbon), but either Detroit Or Indiana could give them trouble, at least more trouble than Philly or Jersey did in previous years.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
As mentioned a few days ago, TK was in NY doing Sports Reporters and as always, he read the Sunday Times on the train on the way back. Tony talked about a lecture series in New York, where the Torre/Costas tickets are 4x more expensive than the ones for Mario Cuomo and other high-profile guests.
As for sports, TK has been picking the Lakers all the way (unlike Wilbon), but either Detroit Or Indiana could give them trouble, at least more trouble than Philly or Jersey did in previous years.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Sunday, May 30, 2004
A rare Weekend Update
TK had an article in the Post today, talking about the sitcom.
Also, as mentioned earlier, TK was on the Sports Reporters, with Ryan, Sal Pal and Napoleon, who was sitting in the host chair while John Saunders covers the Stanley Cup Finals.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Also, as mentioned earlier, TK was on the Sports Reporters, with Ryan, Sal Pal and Napoleon, who was sitting in the host chair while John Saunders covers the Stanley Cup Finals.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Friday, May 28, 2004
Pre-Emption Horror Stories and NBA basketball
Tony is angry right now, since PTI has been bumped to the Deuce. For Women's College Softball. "That's a Joke."
TK talks about Bob Ryan's column in the Globe today (about the crappiness of today's NBA). Tony is on the other side, since he sides with the Camp Counselor, even against "the Quintessential American Sports Writer." Larry's Pistons are not Pat Riley's Knicks.
Programming Note: TK is on Sports Reporters this week, along with the aforementioned Bob Ryan and probably, unfortunately, the Napoleon of Sportswriting.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK talks about Bob Ryan's column in the Globe today (about the crappiness of today's NBA). Tony is on the other side, since he sides with the Camp Counselor, even against "the Quintessential American Sports Writer." Larry's Pistons are not Pat Riley's Knicks.
Programming Note: TK is on Sports Reporters this week, along with the aforementioned Bob Ryan and probably, unfortunately, the Napoleon of Sportswriting.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
We begin by talking about the kids and the fat guy fighting over the bat in Cincinnati. TK actually drops a Henry Clay reference, presuming causing a great deal of confusion to the WTEM sports talk radio audience.
TK segues nicely to the Ron Artest middle finger fine and discusses how viewing things in slo-mo often alters perception of an event after the fact. This turned into a discussion about Karl Malone's elbow and his not being suspended for the elbow he threw earlier in the week.
And...the draft lottery, where the Wizards are a participant. TK says he probably would take Okafor, but it's not a great year. And Les Boulez cannot, TK says, take another HS kid.
Also, there was a blurb in Martzke's column today about Tony's desire to do radio locally in DC, but also something that would be available outside the city, possibly on XM Radio.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
TK segues nicely to the Ron Artest middle finger fine and discusses how viewing things in slo-mo often alters perception of an event after the fact. This turned into a discussion about Karl Malone's elbow and his not being suspended for the elbow he threw earlier in the week.
And...the draft lottery, where the Wizards are a participant. TK says he probably would take Okafor, but it's not a great year. And Les Boulez cannot, TK says, take another HS kid.
Also, there was a blurb in Martzke's column today about Tony's desire to do radio locally in DC, but also something that would be available outside the city, possibly on XM Radio.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
Goff shots, nothing but Goff shots (and cicadas)
TK was great, so he says, on the links today. He shot 81 today and apparently only "missed" one shot all day.
Cicadas are stupid and clumsy, TK says. They fly into you when you're trying to hit a golf shot.
The basketball game from last night was also briefly discussed. TK did not hate it nearly as much as Andy Polley.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Cicadas are stupid and clumsy, TK says. They fly into you when you're trying to hit a golf shot.
The basketball game from last night was also briefly discussed. TK did not hate it nearly as much as Andy Polley.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Monday, May 24, 2004
Victory? I guarentee it.
Today, lots of talk about Rasheed Wallace's guarentee of victory tonight in the Pistons' game 2 vs the Pacers.
Also, we learn why TK said "Snappy Jones" on PTI last week. It seems George Michael said it on the basketball related show they do in DC and it stuck in Tony's head.
Segueing nicely, TK asked what has happened to Bill Walton, who is barely visible (which isn't easy mind you) on the EPSN/ABC coverage of the NBA playoffs.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
Also, we learn why TK said "Snappy Jones" on PTI last week. It seems George Michael said it on the basketball related show they do in DC and it stuck in Tony's head.
Segueing nicely, TK asked what has happened to Bill Walton, who is barely visible (which isn't easy mind you) on the EPSN/ABC coverage of the NBA playoffs.
Mark Coale
Odessa Steps Magazine
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