'Good Day!' and Goodbye To Paul Harvey...

One of the nations most familiar voices has passed on...



Talk-radio legend and pioneer, Paul Harvey, passed away in Arizona on Saturday. He was 90. Here's Paul Harvey at his very best...



"For what it's worth," Elliot should definitely play 'He Died, You Win' on Monday. R.I.P. Paul Harvey...Good Day!

On Friday 02/27/09...

"I remember getting my first pube and being excited!" - Kyle



Bryan Cranston will be on to talk about his show Breaking Bad on AMC. Plus, more Cut The Line passes for Kegs & Eggs X at 7am.

Chicks and Sticks Tonight!

Diane will be accompanied by several lucky female listeners tonight as the Washington Capitals take on the Atlanta Thrashers...



After the game the ladies will meet Sergei Fedorov and receive an autographed hockey stick. Elliot will also be at the game and will be standing in to get a stick for Jacquie...she's out of town.

Have fun ladies..and Elliot!

Update:

Elliot with Sergei Fedorov...

Ben Kweller On EITM!

Ben Kweller appeared in-studio just before 9am this morning...

His album, Changing Horses was a main topic this morning. It's a country album to say the least, but was one of the easiest records he has ever made. He used several songs he wrote as a teen and the name of the album was something he pondered on for years.

The video for "Fight" is currently running on CMT and Country Weekly Magazine gave the album four stars saying, "Ben's unforced way with a twang on Changing Horses proves he isn't kidding when he cites Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson as major influences."

Ben isn't worried about his new sound or how people will perceive it, but most importantly he doesn't want to be pigeonholed as an artist. "I'm just a Texas weirdo with a guitar," he said.

His next album is almost done. "It's different from any other album I've ever made - but it's not a reggae album," he said. He also talked about Kimmy the stalker, and his One Minute Pop Song episodes.

Ben Kweller will peform live at the 9:30 Club tonight at 10pm in DC. To listen to his interview and acoustic performances of "Things I Like To Do" and "Wanting Her Again" click here.

Caution: Stephanie Rice, Manly Sea Eagles & Melbourne Storm Are Coming

Climbing a mountain the first time can be tough but as Stephanie Rice is finding out, it is even tougher the second time round when your motivation isn't what it was. After winning three gold medals, the golden girl of the Beijing Olympics let her hair down – partying as if it was an Olympic sport. She has just resumed training but is finding it's even harder when you switch from the hunter to the hunted.

The Manly Sea Eagles are in the same boat. Last year's NRL rugby champions will be up against it to defend their title. No one has successfully defended their NRL rugby league title since Brisbane did it in 1992-93.

Once again the Melbourne Storm should be one of the teams to fear in the NRL league. They have sat on top of the NRL ladder for most of the last three years. NRL results just haven't gone their way when it mattered most. They will be looking to be the first team since the Parramatta one of 1981-84 to make four successive grand finals.

Maria Kirilenko in Pretty Purple and Adidas Photoshoot

The Beautiful Miss Maria Kirilenko

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Image Courtesys: Stephane Carter of Tennisgrandstand.com

On Thursday 02/26/09...

Ben Kweller will play live in-studio. Last chance to win tickets for Chicks and Sticks Thursday night. Plus, Cut the Line passes at 7am!

Greg Norman Introduces Wife Chris Evert To His Home State

Golfer Greg Norman stepped out last night as he introduced wife Chris Evert to his home state.

"Chris has asked me if I miss this place," said Norman. "And I said 'of course I do'. We've talked a lot about where I come from and the places I know.

"We fly back to the States tomorrow, but hopefully we'll get the chance to see more of Queensland in the future."

Norman said he had visited Evert's tennis academy in Florida and talked about how it compared to his Greg Norman Golf Foundation.

Norman, who married Evert last June in a $2 million wedding in the Bahamas, hosted a fundraiser at the Brisbane Convention Centre last night.

About 500 people attended "An Evening With Greg Norman" where the golfer renewed acquaintances with a few familiar faces, including old boss and mentor Charlie Earp.

Norman revealed he and Evert were considering starting a joint tennis-golf academy to develop young stars.

News and Image Source: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/

Cuban Boxing Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Flees to Miami, USA

Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has defected to the United States and plans to turn professional.

Farah Colina said Tuesday her husband had no choice but to flee Cuba if he wanted to box again.

"I'm surprised on one level because he left home at the end of January saying he was going to Santiago," Colina said, referring to the eastern city that is Cuba's second largest. "But, on another level, I think he was obligated to do this."

Luis de Cubas, an agent for Arena Box Promotions in the United States, confirmed that Rigondeaux was in Miami and interested in fighting. The 28-year-old boxer won bantamweight gold medals at the 2000 and 2004 Olympics.

Colina said her husband called a neighbor Saturday to say he made it to Miami. The family does not have a phone.

Rigondeaux hoped to try for a third Olympic title at last summer's Beijing Games. But in July 2007 he and 2005 welterweight world champion Erislandy Lara disappeared during the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro. Both were accused of overstaying their visas, arrested and sent back to the island.

Rigondeaux is the latest world class boxer to leave Cuba. Earlier defections include Lara and Odlanier Solis, the 2004 Olympic heavyweight champion.

News Courtesy: Associated Press, Google
Image Courtesy: Daylife.com

On Ash Wednesday 02/25/09...

I get to use a prop like Elliot does...



Patricia Murphy from Citizen Jane Politics will be on to chat about President Obama's speech. Also, comedian Eugene Mirman will be on to talk about his book "The Will To Whatevs".

Plus, more Cut the Line passes for Kegs & Eggs X at 7am!

Dirtwoman In A Wheelchair!

Dirtwoman called in this morning to let Elliot know that he is now in a wheelchair...and yes, it's a big one!

He said that his legs have just given out on him so he now needs it to get around. But no need to worry...he can still make love! Right Carl Kyle?

Speaking of Kyle, tomorrow he will say what he's giving up for Lent.

Roche & Whitney's Off-Air Podcast Fight!

If you haven't already heard it before, Roche and Whitney have an off-air podcast that is posted here every day. They discuss everything from current events to my personal favorite...Playboy bio readings.

Nevertheless, the two manage to stay entertaining and usually agree to disagree on various topics, however today was quite different...

During a colorful discussion about the Oscars, the conversation turned heated and personal. Whitney felt like Roche was attacking her and Roche felt that Whitney was being defensive for no reason.

It seems that they ruffled each others feathers so much so, that the off-air podcast has been cancelled for the remainder of the week.

So was Roche too hard on Whitney? Click here to listen.

Geraldo Confronts Haleigh Cummings' Dad!

As heard on EITM this morning...



Don't you just love Geraldo?

Chess: Kiril Georgiev Played 360 Games Simultaneously, Sets World Record

A Bulgarian grandmaster appears to have broken the world record for the highest number of chess games played simultaneously, organizers said Monday.

Kiril Georgiev played a total of 360 games simultaneously, winning 284, drawing 70 and losing six, during a marathon that lasted 14 hours and 8 minutes in Sofia's Inter Expo Center, the organizers said.

The record number of games and the winning percentage of 88 percent will allow Georgiev to apply formally for entry into the Guinness Book of World Records.

Kiril Georgiev is a three-time Bulgarian national champion and a former under-18 world champion, according to the Bulgarian News Network.

The Guinness Book says the current record for most simultaneous games played was set in 2005 by Susan Polgar, the Hungarian-American four-time women's world champion.

Polgar played 326 games, winning 309, drawing 14 and losing only three.

News Source: Associated Press, Google

On Fat Tuesday 02/24/09...

Michelle Sigona from America's Most Wanted will be on the show.

Plus, Cut the Line passes for Kegs & Eggs X at 7am!

No Speech for Elliot...

Tyler sort of laid a bombshell on Elliot this morning...

He said that former-roomie and DC101 disc jockey Roche, would be giving a speech at Tyler's wedding this summer, not Elliot...

Elliot gave a speech at Diane's wedding several years ago and assumed that he would be giving one at Tyler's wedding as well.

I think Elliot's feelings were hurt. Click here to listen.

Update:
Tyler corrected himslef Tuesday morning. Roche is doing a reading and Tyler's brother is doing the speech. Still no speech for Elliot!

Pink Cricket Balls For Test Matches?

The first move towards a night cricket Test in Australia will take place when a radical new pink cricket ball is put on trial in celebrity Twenty20 at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Former Australian skipper Steve Waugh, who is also a member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) technical committee, will introduce the ball this weekend and is keen to get feedback from the likes of former Test stars Matthew Hayden, Mark Taylor and Michael Slater.

Modern sporting market focuses on events after dark, so now the race is on to develop a ball that can last 90 overs and be seen under lights.

Cricket Australia (CA) spokesman Peter Young said he was keen to see how the pink ball performed and night Tests were a definite item on the governing body`s agenda.

He added that a pale blue ball had also been discussed, given the traditional red ball could not be seen at night and the white One-day ball became too dirty.

News and Image Source: Zeenews.com

On Monday 02/23/09...

Prude, nude, and confused...



Mark Steines from Entertainment Tonight will be on the show.

Skindred will play live in-studio after 9am.

Cut the Line passes for Kegs & Eggs X at 7am.

Diego Maradona Is A Proud Grandfather

Argentine coach, "The God" Diego Maradona became a grandfather on Thursday when his daughter Giannina Maradona gave birth to a baby boy, Benjamin Leonel at the Clinica Monteprincipe de Boadilla in Madrid on Thursday.

The father is Atletico Madrid striker Sergio Aguero, whose club announced the news.

Don Enrique Cerezo, the president of Atletico Madrid siad on the club's official website:

"On the afternoon of Thursday the 19th of February, 2009, Benjamin was born in Madrid. Everything went well and the child and his mother, Gianinna Maradona, find themselves in perfect conditions."

News Courtesy: Goal.com

On Friday 02/20/09...

With Channel, every song could be the last one...



Film critic Ben Lyons will be on to give his Oscar predictions.

Aisha Tyler will be on to talk about her upcoming comedy special.

Peter Greenberg, the Travel Editor for the Today show will be on.

Michaela The Chimp Was A Scam!

This morning when Angela never showed up with Michaela the chimpanzee we knew something was up!

I knew something didn't sound right when Elliot and the Class spoke with her yesterday. It wasn't until after the show that Elliot received an email saying that she would need $3,500 to bring Michaela in-studio!

And get this...Michaela isn't even in the area, she's in Missouri at a placed called the Missouri Chimpanzee Sanctuary...what the fuck?

Angela called in around 7:15am this morning to clear everything up...or not. Her husband is awesome though! Click here to listen.

Related: [Michaela The Chimp In-Studio Thursday!]

More Clear Channel Cuts?

Well, it's that time of the month again...no, not you Diane!

Friday marks one month since the mass Clear Channel layoffs on Inauguration Day. Thankfully, Elliot and the Class survived that round, but could there be more cuts coming?

Like last time, Flounder thinks he's getting it...no mention of Kyle, who a month ago also felt vulnerable.

It seems that Shock and Flounder could be the one's to get the boot this time, although John Ballard and Loo Katz are convinced that Elliot is gone on Friday...so much for Kegs & Eggs X!

"If we get fired tomorrow, then we get fired tomorrow," Elliot said.

We shall see what happens...

Related: [Flounder or Kyle?] [Happy Clear Channel Lay Off Day!]

EITM's Chicks and Sticks!

Your second Washington Capitals promotion of the day is fronted by Diane...why, you ask? Because she's a chick...

Introducing EITM's Diane Stupar's Chicks and Sticks night!

It all takes place next Thursday at the Verizon Center, as the Washington Capitals take on the Atlanta Thrashers.

Sorry guys, this one is for the ladies and ladies only! After the game, you and your "female" guest will meet Sergei Fedorov and he will autograph your very own hockey stick.

Win after Diane's news at 8am or click here.

Mike Green & Elliot's 'So Kids Can'!

First there was 'Olie & Elliot’s Great Saves,' now introducing Mike Green and Elliot's 'So Kids Can' program...

Elliot and Washington Capitals defenseman Mike Green have teamed up with Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc. to create the 'So Kids Can' program, a fundraising initiative that will benefit a different youth-focused, nonprofit organization each year.

As I told you a few weeks ago, the Texas based Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc. is an organization that helps families with children who have either lost a limb or have congenital limb deficiency. Elliot and Mike recently met Brady who was just fitted for a prosthetic...



On Friday, March 6th, join Mike Green and Elliot at The Front Page in Arlington for Celebrity Bartending night from 7-10pm. Mike Green and friends, along with The Class will be behind the bar serving drinks. All money collected will be donated to 'So Kids Can'.



Click here for more info on Mike and Elliot's 'So Kids Can' program.

Related: [Mike Green & Elliot Sponsor Pediatric Prosthetics, Inc.!]

2009 Women's Cricket World Cup Approaches

It doesn't get the same attention as the men's World Cup but the women's cricket World Cup is about to get under way in Australia. Eight teams will be split into two groups of four. They will play each other once with the top six progressing to the Super Six's. Following that a final will be played.

This is the ninth time the World Cup will be played since the first one occurred in 1973 – ironically some two years before the first male tournament. The World Cup is returning to Australia after a 21 year absence.

Australia are the defending champions and have won the tournament five times; England have won it twice and New Zealand once.

The World Cup won't get anywhere near the attention that the Ashes 2009 will get but that shouldn't diminish the exploits of these fine cricketers.

On Thursday 02/19/09...

Hold on Kyle...



British comedian Steve Coogan will be on the show...or maybe not.

Hi Lily Allen!

Mikayla the chimpanzee will maul Diane join the show.

Elliot will have two Washington Capitals promotions...maybe this?

Michaela The Chimp In-Studio Thursday!

In light of the recent chimp mauling of a Connecticut woman, Elliot decided it would be a good idea to have a chimpanzee in-studio Thursday morning...

Her name is Michaela and she's only eight months old. Angela, her handler, says she has no teeth and she can't even walk yet. Safe right?

Hey, I remember when a baby monkey named Joey appeared in-studio two years ago. Oh wait, that didn't turn out so good...

Don't push me Mark!

UPDATE:
Michaela the chimpanzee was all a scam! Click here for more...

Kegs & Eggs X March 13th!

Elliot made his Kegs & Eggs 10 announcement this morning...



Kegs & Eggs X will be on Friday, March 13th at the 9:30 Club in DC. Doors will open at 7:15am and admission is free! You gotta be 21+

Win cut the line passes or just show up in line. Regardless, the show starts at 8am because the beer starts at 8am. Thanks DC!

Your Kegs & Eggs X bands are...

Hoobastank


Filter


Carbon Leaf


Elliot and the Class will broadcast live from 8am 'til noon-something.

Click here for all your Kegs & Eggs X details.

Related: [Kegs & Eggs 10 Details Wednesday at 8am!]

104 Minutes After Elliot!

Channel 104.3 is now commercial free Monday-Friday after Elliot...



Klinger is bringing you...not 60 or even 90 minutes...but 104 minutes of non-stop music straight from San Antonio's playlist!!!

They shouldn't have!

Spanish Model Elen Rives Dumps England Football Star Frank Lampard

THE CAUSE : Frnak Lampard with a Blonde in a Pub KISSING

THE EFFECT: A lone Elen Rives stepping out for a shopping spree at Harrods

Spanish model Elen Rives has reportedly dumped her footballer fiance Frank Lampard.

The couple, who have been together since 2002 and two children together, are said to have split up after a holiday in Florida.

A source told the News of the World: “It’s the saddest thing Elen’s ever had to do, but the love has gone.

“She was the one who ended it and she’s the one who’s moving out."

A spokesperson for Lampard confirmed the news saying: “Frank and Elen have separated. No one else is involved - they have simply grown apart. This is private matter and they won’t be making any further comment.”

Previoulsy a speculation was around the corner that the couple has drifted apart and suffered an additional strain in the aftermath of the death of Lampard’s mother, Pat. She died suddenly and tragically from pneumonia in April 2008. Since her death, Lampard has been paying tribute to her in his goal celebration by looking upward and pointing to the sky. An unnamed friend spoke about this possibility.

“Frank’s mum Pat was at the centre of the family and he spoke to her several times a day. He has struggled to cope with life without her."

News Source: www.dailystar.co.uk

Ana Ivanovic For Rolex and Yonex

Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic for Rolex and Yonex Ad - Pictures

On Wednesday 02/18/09...

It was all chocolate...



Kristen Schaal from Flight of the Conchords will be on the show.

Elliot will announce all the details for Kegs & Eggs 10 at 8am.

The X Chili Cook Off '09 Is April 18th!

Calling all Chili Cooks...



If you think you have the best chili in Richmond, prove it at The X Chili Cook Off 2009 on Saturday, April 18th...

There are 3 Cash Prizes:
- $1000 for "Best Professional Chili"
- $1000 for "Best Amatuer Chili"
- $500 for "Best Booth"

Click here for the official rules and application to get signed up!

UPDATE:
Click here for all the details for The X Chili Cook-Off '09.

Catching Up Baltimore...

Elliot's bachelor party was at Scores in 2001, where Flounder's mom, Sue, had to pay his $800+ black stripper bill...

And no Flounder, Craig propositioned you at his own bachelor party, not Elliot's...get your story straight!

Kegs & Eggs 10 Details Wednesday at 8am!

I'm a sucker for the artwork...



Can't wait to see the new Kegs & Eggs 10 logo!

I'm betting that Kegs & Eggs 10 will be held on Friday, Marth 13th.

Click here to view pics from Kegs & Eggs 9 at the Clarendon Ballroom with Cowboy Mouth, Rooney, and Carbon Leaf.

UPDATE:
Click here for all the details for Kegs & Eggs X.

Elliot Turns 40 Today!!!

Happy Birthday to Elliot Segal, who today, turns the big 40...



Lordy, Lordy...Make sure you call in to give Elliot hell this morning.

Happy Na Na!

UPDATE:
Suga Chef brought in a birthday cake for Elliot.

On Elliot's Birthday 2009...

Anil Kapoor from Slumdog Millionaire will be on the show. Also, NHL record holder, Mike Green from the Washington Capitals.