FOR THOSE ABOUT TO...

Go see AC/DC on November 17th at The Wachovia Center, Here's an idea of what you"ll hear. The setlist from the 10/30/2008 show in Chicago.



1. Rock 'N Roll Train

2. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be

3. Back In Black

4. Big Jack

5. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

6. Thunderstruck

7. Black Ice

8. The Jack

9. Hells Bells

10. War Machine

11. Shoot to Thrill

12. Anything Goes

13. You Shook Me All Night Long

14. TNT

15. Whole Lotta Rosie

16. Let There Be Rock

Encore:

17. Highway To Hell

18. For Those About To Rock

THE EMMA STONE CIRCLE: COMPLETE

We'll here we are, two months after Emma Stone walked in to our lives and walked away with my heart. This week our Emma Stone saga took the strangest of turns.



Grindcity, who are way too talent to even be involved in something like this, have written their own version of my Emma Stone Tribute Song. And, as you may remember, we had made the deal with local bands that if they come in and cover the song we would gladly dedicate an Episode of Studio 94 to them.



The result is a very cool version of The Emma Stone Song from my new favorite local band. Listen to the episode to hear there own stuff as well, and check them out here.



In case you forgot, here is our version



Metro - The Emma Stone Song





And without any further ramblings, here is theirs.



Grindcity On Studio 94

IT'S NEWS BITCHES VOL.2

Our weekly wrap up with MAD TV's Arden Myrin for the week of October 14th. Featuring Jocelyn Kirsch, 15 Pound Burgers. Healthcare, and Girls Next Door.



It's News Bitches Vol.2

GOOD TO BE SEEN

Christian Slater On Studio 94

TERROR FILM FESTIVAL

There is a cool thing happening this month in Philly called The Terror Film Festival. Check it out here.



They sent us Princess Horror to preach the word of Terror. This stuff all scares me. I can't even handle the tamest of horror, but any chance to make co-workers uncomfortable makes me smile. Check out the video and then listen to Princess Horror's interview below.







Princess Horror On Studio 94

COME ON RIDE THA TRAIN

We made friends at this year's Warped Tour with a band by the name of Family Force 5. Check them out here when you want to dance and or rock.







Here our whole interview below. Click that play button. Do it. Please.



Family Force 5 On Studio 94

HOCKEY MOMS AND THE HOMELESS

So Sarah Palin got a Philadelphia welcome last night at the Flyers game. Read about it here and watch it below. Who saw that going well? At least it wasn't free battery night.







In other news, my friend Greg sent me this picture from his Vegas vacation.







Really we should create a government program where financial stability and a home are awarded based on creativity. How is this kind of genius living on the street while Jeff Foxworthy and Margaret Cho sleep in warm homes?

HIJACKED BY NBC

Ethan Suplee from My Name Is Earl joined us this morning on behalf of Senator Obama. Seriously. It is Barack-tober and he is all over Philly this weekend. Check out his schedule here, or in the interest of fairness go see Sarah Palin here.



If that weren't enough to grab your interest than how about this. Ethan gives us some new insight into Don's Plumb, which is a legendary movie starring Leonardo Dicaprio and Tobey Maguire that's been rarely seen because of lawsuits.



But wait, there's more! GUTS, Yes Dear, and My Own Worst Enemy star Mike O'Malley crashes our interview. Listen below.



Ethan Suplee And Mike O'Malley On Studio 94

IT'S NEWS BITCHES

A brand new segment that we are going to do once a week, or until our new friend Arden Myrin from MAD TV gets her phone number changed. This is the virgin voyage.



It's News Bitches Vol. 1 

DANCES WITH DEAD PEOPLE

Here is our conversation with Strong Bear the Spirit Talker. Much more fun if you live in Philly. Listen and learn.



Strong Bear On Studio 94

BREAKFAST WITH GEORGE DURAN

Food Network's George Duran On Studio 94

ONE STOP SHOPPING

Only on Craigslist. Where else can you become Philly's biggest Porn Star and Disney's latest sensation?







But wait there's more! Check out this CBS3 story.

Mom, Daughter Busted In Northeast Philly Sex Sting

PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ― A mother and daughter were arrested during a sex sting in Philadelphia's Wissinoming section Thursday afternoon after allegedly advertising acts of prostitution on the popular online classifieds site Craig's List.

Click here to read the full story. The hits keep on coming.

WHAT IS EPISODE 47

If this were Jeopardy the category would be called "No Really...That's The Show".



Your question is "Which episode features both Rick Springfield and an Astrological discussion of Presidential Candidates?"



Answer: What is Episode 47.



Listen Below.



Episode 47 Of Studio 94

SEXY DARES

If you need help spicing up your relationship then Laura Corn's 101 Sexy Dares may be the book for you. However this interview will probably only make you hungry for Shake And Bake Chicken. Listen below to see how, in typical Studio 94 fashion, we turn something sexy into something rediculous.



Laura Corn On Studio 94

Sometimes the best things come out of bad situations. Like roses in concrete or Francis Bean Cobain. Such was the case this morning. It was quite a journey getting in today to interview MAD TV's Arden Myrin, but boy am I glad I did. If they let me have a co-host she sure would be a contender. Which I'm sure would create a tough choice between national network television show and an awkward boy with a small studio and a plant in Philadelphia. That's a tough one.  Listen below and learn why we're now friends with Arden Myrin.



Arden Myrin On Studio 94

CATCHING UP IS HARD TO DO

I've posted interviews and video on this blog lately, but haven't written to you in quite some time. Well my friend, I apologize. I'm better than that and you deserve better. Truth.



Today I write you from the Manchester, NH Airport. How does that happen? Well it's the latest in a long line of odd occurrences and not so exotic locales that I've found myself in over the past week. I guess the easiest way to explain is to start from the beginning.



Well I was born in a cross fire hurricane. Wait...wrong beginning.   Actually the first of my recent adventures was the Municipal Court of Audubon, NJ. Apparently being adorable is a crime. So is running a red light which was my actual offense. A couple quick notes about Municipal Court and the Justice System as a whole. First of them being the total lack of respect and tradition that has developed when it comes to dressing. I was and still am under the impression that you are suppose to dress up for court. You know, shirt and tie, look presentable. I always fit the part. I make R Kelly look bad when it comes to my court room fashion. Yet for some reason my fellow "defendants" all went to the Michael Jackson school of court attire. Pajamas! No lie, f'n pajamas! There were tank tops, flip flops, and sweat pants. One dude didn't even bother to wear two shoes. That's right one shoe! That's maddening. I wouldn't go to Dennys with one shoe, let alone court!



The other item that is equally as disturbing as good ol' One Wheel Willie was the process in general. Now I got a ticket for running a red light. If I plead guilty I would have paid a mere 80 dollars, but would have received two points on my license. Now in the great state of New Jersey, two points is blood in the water for the man eating insurance companies. You can't live with that. You'll need a bigger boat, or in this case a thicker wallet. Therefore, you must attend this cloning experiment gone wrong know as Municipal Court. Once there you are immediately whisked into the Prosecutors office where he MAKES UP a new offense, which by the way costs you triple, to avoid getting those awful points. So now I'm no longer a red light runner, but a man who fails to use his turn signal.



Now here's where you really get to see the fibers of our Justice System hard a work. You are called up to the judge and the exchange goes loosely as followed.

Judge: Where you driving in Audubon on August 26th?

Me: Yes.

Judge: While you were driving did fail to use your turn signal?

Me: Yes.

Judge: How do you plead?

Me: Guilty.

Judge: The Defendant is found guilty of a failure to use a turn signal, blah blah blah, go give them your rent money outside.



Now I know I'm lying. The judge knows I'm lying. Even One Wheeled Willie knows I'm lying. Yet somehow this is the process. This is justice. A purposely orchestrated lie fueled by insurance companies, a town looking for extra financial backing, and a judge that has excepted this "look the other way" policy. Your legal system at work for you.



L.A.

In other news, later in the week I went to Los Angeles to find actress Emma Stone. You can watch the videos below. As may already know I failed and realized the error of my ways. Luckily I realized before the court appointed restraining order realized.



My favorite part about L.A. Is the accidental humor it provides. I stopped for Pizza on Hollywood Blvd one night. The only people there were me and Charlie Chaplin. True story. Full get up with cane and all. He even ate like Charlie Chaplin. Now that's commitment. Working right in Philadelphia's historic district, I've seen even Betsy Ross catch a smoke and drink some Starbucks. Not this guy. I want to hire him to break bad news.



AND FINALLY MANCHESTER

I flew into Manchester, NH to see Weezer kick off their tour on the campus of UMass. I feel like I'm in Wings. Small town New England for sure. There is 1 terminal, only 15 gates, and a statue of a moose next to baggage claim. And this is the state that helps pick our Presidential Candidates. Isn't that fun.



The show itself was great. Well worth a visit when they hit Philly this weekend.



I promise I'll try to write more. That was my original intention with this space in the first place. I lost in court, lost in love, and am now lost in New England. Talk to you soon. Register To Vote.

FINDING EMMA STONE: THE TRILOGY

Here is the entire trilogy of "Metro Quits Radio To Find True Love Emma Stone". Watch below! I hope you enjoy it.



PART 1





PART 2





PART 3

MY NAME IS METRO AND I DANCE ON THE SAND

Say what you will about Duran Duran, but you know every time Hungry Like The Wolf comes on the radio you sing along. Admit it! I will. I'll go one step further and tell you I think they're great. That's why I was very excited to talk to Andy Taylor this morning. It went a little something like this. Listen below.



Andy Taylor On Studio 94

METROLLICA

Everyone here is very excited about Death Magnetic. It's finally here and it's everything they said it would be. At least it is in my mind. Heavier? Yes! Faster? Yes! It really does feel like it's something that would have been a nice transistion from Justice to The Black Album. In honor of THAT, please enjoy THIS! Listen below.



Hooked On Hetfield From Studio 94

STRAIGHT OUT OF UPPER DARBY

Local Boy Jamie Kennedy checked in this week to talk about his new movie. As you should know Jamie is from Upper Darby and attended Monsignor Bonner. Remember that as we discuss our bizarre past. Listen below.



Jamie Kennedy On Studio 94

 

COHN-HEAD

Going into it I didn't know what to expect from ESPN's Linda Cohn. I mean I don't really care about the status of Tom Brady's knee nor do I wish to talk for 10 minutes about the Phillies and how September will "shape up". You're better than that. Fortunately for us we found that Kurt Russell, Long Guylnn Accents, and Barry Melrose Dirty Talk makes for good conversation. Listen below.



Linda Cohn On Studio 94

A*L*A*N

What do you do when when one of America most honored actors is going to be on your show? Of course the typical answer is discuss his work and contributions to society. In our case with Alan Alda we took the road less traveled by taking a friendship compatibility test. True story. Listen below.



Alan Alda On Studio 94

PLANT OR NO PLANT

Of all the Deal Or No Deal Case Models Marisa Petroro is our favorite. Watch and Listen to Learn!







Marisa Petroro On Studio 94

THE VIDEO THAT FINALLY COMES

The Metallica video is now officially out for The Day That Never Comes. I'm having trouble deciding if it's brilliant or if it's completely anticlimatic. Judge for yourself.

DEAR LOCAL BANDS...

Introducing a new contest that will get your music lots of exposure! I don't pretend to know how to sing or play guitar, yet sometimes I still attempt it. Such was the case a couple weeks ago with our new friend Emma Stone. You know Emma from Superbad, The House Bunny, and The Rocker. In typical smooth Metro fashion I confessed my love to her and wrote her a song the last time we spoke. Listen, learn it, love it by Clicking Below. Right there, that play button thing.



Metro - The Emma Stone Song





So what does this have to do with you? Well my local band friend, we would like to have a better version of the Emma Stone song. One with a full band. One that's in tune and doesn't sound like a wounded animal. One that she can be proud of. We will pick our favorite and feature your REAL music. We'll bring you and your band in for your own episode of Studio 94 With Metro. We'll interview the band and play a couple of your tracks. Imagine all our 94WYSP website viewers getting your band up front and in their face. That's great exposure!



You have your mission. Send us your version of The Emma Stone Song in mp3 format to metro@94wysp.com and we'll pick our winner shortly. This is a limited time offer so get those songs in NOW! Good night and good luck.

ZACK MORRIS AND I: FRIENDS FOREVER

I grew up on Saved By The Bell. I've seen all the episodes. From Deke The Bully, all the way up to the Wedding in Vegas. I don't think I'm alone. The show is ubiquitious. That's smart guy talk for everywhere! I, like many, wanted to be Zack Morris and date Kelly Kapowski when I was growing up. He lived the American Dream for a generation rasied on reruns.



So as you can see, this was an epic moment. But why just let a moment exist when you can make it awkward and embarassing for yourself. That's why I performed an intimate version of Friends Forever for Zack, I mean Mark Paul Gosselaar. Watch the soon to legendary video here, and listen to our whole interview below. It's complete with Rod Belding and Tori Scott references. Enjoy.  







Mark Paul Gosselaar On Studio 94

THE PRICE IS WRONG LADIES

KEEPING UP WITH THE OSBOURNES

Fear not my friends, we always get to the bottom of things. Last week, during an Ozzfest hangover, several sources claimed that Ozzfest would be returning to Dallas again next year for a 2 Day Festival. But where does that leave the rest of the country? Sharon, you promised! We get our answer straight from the source as well as find out some new details on the Ozzy Documentary in the works from none other than Jack. Here's the audio evidence.



Sharon Osbourne On Studio 94...Again

OK UK! WEEK

Blimey! The Brits have invaded Studio 94 this week. Word must have finally gotten out across the pond that Studio 94 With Metro is the quintessential high brow American experience. Perhaps they got news of one of my award winning interviews with Grover or Batman. High Brow Bitches! Regardless, this week we had the chance to speak to Steve Coogan from Tropic Thunder and Hamlet 2, and Simon Pegg who you know from Shaun Of The Dead and Hot Fuzz. Enjoy and keep an eye out for our new Sharon Osbourne interview coming soon.



Steve Coogan On Studio 94





Simon Pegg On Studio 94

DAVE'S NOT HERE

Oh but he is! Tommy Chong is back with his Nash Bridges friend Cheech for a new generation of cannabis inspired fun. These days action and adventure follows toking in film, but there was a time when it led to comical nuns and blind musicians. Huh? Ask your father and listen to Mr. Tommy Chong.



Tommy Chong On Studio 94

EMMA STONE 2: THE MUSICAL

What more can I say about Emma Stone? Some how the film publicity gods smiled on me again and we had our second interview in less than a week. Fate? Maybe. But who am I to argue the system. All I know is that there is a very pretty talented girl living in LA that called me "Hubby" this morning.



Let this be a lesson though, in my long distance fictitious relationship with Emma I may have played my Trump card. Once you write and sing a song to a girl it's pretty much all down hill from there. All the mixtapes in the world won't top that one.  Any way go see her movies and make her famous so that we can share more awkward moments. Enjoy!



Emma Stone On Studio 94....Again

DON'T SCREW THIS UP

So this Sunday I did a Live Broadcast from The Linc for the 14th Annual Eagles Carnival. There were Cheerleaders, Players Signing Autographs, and Nydia Han. For real! In fact, today Nydia knows me just as the obnoxis guy screaming her name over the speakers. See I get a thing known simply as "Mic Ego". It's when you have a microphone and the rest of the world doesn't, so that frees you up to more annoying than usual.



The real story from the day though was this. I was told I would be interviewing Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie. Now here's the thing about this kind of interview. If I'm talking to Ben Stiller and he doesn't like my interview then nothing happens. The world continues in harmony, I just don't get on the list for Zoolander 2. However, if Mr. Lurie doesn't like my interview then who knows the reprocussions. The Eagles part ways with WYSP? The station loses millions? I get vanished to the island of Misfit Toys and am forced to do a morning show with Charlie-In-A-Box? And lets face it, no child wants to play with Charlie-In-A-Box.



Fortunately everything went well. Listen to the audio evidence.



Jeffrey Lurie Interview

36 CHAMBERS...OF FUNNY

We had the chance to bring the ruckus with Method Man today, and we are very proud that he approved of our Wu Tang Poetry. I bet you didn't think we could work The Olympics, Shampoo, and Poetry into one conversation with our rapping friend...but that's where you're wrong. Listen and learn.



Method Man On Studio 94

BEAUTY AND THE BIGFOOT

It's been a big week here at Studio 94. First there was my landmark interview with Grover from Sesame Street. Amazing! Already being considered for several awards and 2008 "Best Of" lists. Nearly unbeatable. But then came Emma.



I'm in love with Emma Stone. She's beautiful, she's funny, she's super down to earth....what is not to love. Even more so now that she's taken my boderline, ok full blown creepy advances in stride. For those who don't know her she was Jules in Superbad, and is soon to blow up with her movies The Rocker and The House Bunny both opening at the end of August. You really get the feeling like she is destine for great things. Among those great things might be our life together in my fictional future. Listen as we map it out together and she readies her restraining order.



Emma Stone On Studio 94





In other Studio 94 news, somewhere between epic moments with Grover and Emma we talked to Eric Altman who is head of The PA Bigfoot Society. In my mind this went really well, but unfortunately we no longer broadcast from my mind. Enjoy if you can.



Bigfoot Expert On Studio 94

 

THE PAIN AND THE GLORY

A couple of weeks ago we took to the streets and went to The Warped Tour on it's stop in Camden. It was there that we debuted a gloriously dumb game known simply as Instrumental Idol. If you look below you"ll see us playing with some of the bands. Well, much more awkward and amusing is playing with the fans. Enjoy the video evidence.

GROVER!!!

I was very nervous about this one. Think about it. Who is bigger than Grover? I'll give you a second to process. Answer... Nobody! He's been a part of everyone's childhood for the past 39 years. In the picture above we're kickin it like it's 1985. He taught me math! It's a big interview. Give it a listen and for some time killing at work play some games on Sesame Street's new website. Check it out here and click below to listen.



Grover On Studio 94

SMOKE EM' IF YOU GOT EM'

So Pineapple Express is officially out. Is it a stoner movie? Yes! Does it work on another level? Yes! It's very funny and well worth your time this weekend. This week we had a chance to talk to both Craig Robinson and Danny McBride from the movie. Both funny, and both willing to play our latest dumb idea...Dank Or Tank. Enjoy.



Craig Robinson On Studio 94





Danny McBride On Studio 94

SAY ANYTHING

What can I say about Say Anything that I don't already gush about like a fourteen year old girl in the following interview? For starters I probably shouldn't assume we are all on the same page. Say Anything is a band fronted by Max Bemis. Max writes about his life and the result is a special brand of intellectual heartfelt rock with a certain pop sensibility. Buy this album! Say Anything's "...Is A Real Boy". Seriously. If it impacts you half as much as is has me than it's a well worthy purchase.



Back to now. I had a chance to sit down with Say Anything at the Warped Tour. I got to ask about all my nerdy superfan stuff, but we also got to talk about more pressing issues like Cereal Characters Fighting. Along the way I ate cookies and got to hang out with some musicians that I truly respect and admire their work. Thanks for letting me geek out for a moment.







To hear the whole interview including my awkward admiration listen below. Click it!



Say Anything on Studio 94

INSTRUMENTAL IDOL: A REVOLUTION?

What is Instrumental Idol? I'm glad you asked. It's simple really, it's the same as any other Karaoke contest only instead of singing the lyrics, you sing the music. Proof that a dumb idea is born every week here at Studio 94. While at The Warped Tour we had a chance to play with some of the people in attendance. That was a train wreck. We are holding that card until we are good and ready. In the meantime here are some shining examples from some of the bands we came across.











Take those performances and more with you anywhere with this handy little podcast. Click it!



Instrumental Idol On Studio 94

WARPED: AN INTRODUCTION

Oh Warped Tour. What a nasty mistress you are. So sweaty and loving for one day, then it's off to another city. Now all we have are memories. To catch you up The Vans Warped Tour was in town over the weekend. Lots of kids, lots of bands, lots of parking lot clean up. We did however have a chance to catch up with a couple of our favorite bands along the way.

 

Part of the charm of The Warped Tour is the access and the lack of egos. For every Rock Star that makes you wait an hour for their 5 minute window of non-intrusive preapproved questions, there is a band on the Warped Tour that will invite you on their bus for TV and cookies. One of them being Gym Class Heroes. We sat down with Travis and between talking Tats (he has some sweet new Hall & Oates ink) and playing Instrumental Idol (see above), we got into the latest scandal with Billboard Magazine. Here's the video evidence.







To hear the rest of our interview with Travis it's been conveniently insert for you here. See it? See it? Click that.



Gym Class Heroes On Studio 94

INTERMISSION

HOLY DOMESTIC ABUSE BATMAN!

Hey are you sick of Batman yet? Me neither. I got at least another week left in me. If the back story wasn't enough with Heath Ledger's death, Christian Bale up'd the anti this week by getting involved in an alleged assault with his Mom and Sister. Was it over money, his wife, or something much bigger...like Judgement Day? We got to the bottom of it. Audio Evidence below. Click It!



Batman on Studio 94





Wow who knew? On to bigger items. Who would win in a fight? You know you've played it. In bars with friends, at home with the family, on the roadside with drifters....It's all the rage. That's why we had to talk to Jake Kalish, the authority on all imaginary fights. Consider your arguement settled.



Jake Kalish On Studio 94

 

THE FUTURE OF OZZFEST

We had a chance to talk with Sharon Osbourne. She's a judge on NBC's America's Got Talent, but more importantly she holds the keys to your Ozzfest future. Will it be back in Philly next year? Who should headline with Ozzy? What the hell is an Osbourne Variety Show? All the answers here...



Sharon Osbourne On Studio 94 

WHY DO BIRDS SUDDENLY APPEAR

Brent and Nick are in a band called Shinedown. They melt faces with rock on a nightly basis. However, somehow when they came to Studio 94 I managed to bring them down to my level and talk about Whitney Houston and sing Carpenters songs.







Hear the rest of the interview here.



Shinedown On Studio 94

SAMMY!

Sammy Hagar is the man. And he's been down with WYSP for a while. Check out the video evidence from 1985.







I had a chance to talk to Sammy this week about playing Philly, Hot Country girls, and DLR choking on a nut. Enjoy!



Sammy Hagar On Studio 94

 

TRACY MORGAN WILL GET YOU PREGNANT

Tracy Morgan is still one of the funniest guys out there. He's also one of the most misunderstood people out there. Do a quick YouTube search for him and every clip shows a "drunk" Tracy causing havoc on local television shows across the country. But what people fail to realize is he's not drunk, he's entertaining. He could give that same awful interview that everyone else does or he can challenge the system and do something different. We had the chance to ask him about it and of course talk about how he wants to "Get You Pregnant". Enjoy!



Tracy Morgan on Studio 94

WE ATTACK RAINN WILSON...SORRY

So we had a plan when we decided to interview Rainn Wilson from The Office. Something went wrong along the way. Watch the chaos.







Once the dust settled we actually did a REAL interview. The movie is good and Rainn is a great guy. Sorry again Rainn. Listen below.



Rainn Wilson On Studio 94

BEASTIE BOYS MCA SOCK STYLE

THE GENIUS OF YOUTUBE

BEHIND THE SCENES AT WYSP

DECONSTRUCTING VEDDER

I think it is still left to be seen if Eddie Vedder is one of the great musical poets of our time. I'm a fan, but he's not for everyone. That being said, my girlfriend turned me on to this video last night. By far the funniest interpretation of Yellow Ledbetter I've ever heard. I promise you will never hear the song the same again.







It's not crazy to think those might just be the words. Remember when we talked to Eddie? Cue the Harp and hit the play button below



Eddie Vedder On Studio 94

 

THE LITTLE THINGS

There are two things that have stuck with me this weekend. The first of them being our elevators here at WYSP. I’m not quite sure of the inner workings of an elevator, but I’m pretty sure the screeching of metal on metal is not by design. Maybe I’m wrong. Let’s do a quick survey. Do the elevators at your workplace sound like a Velociraptor is mating on the roof? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

 

Maybe I’m approaching the situation all wrong. It’s kind of like a ride. My own personal Tower Of Terror. I should enjoy this perk! My only fear is that one of these days I will not be let out in the gift shop to purchase my commemorative t-shirt, but rather the basement with paramedics prying a LOBBY button out of my chest.  

 

On a much lighter note, I can’t seem to shake the thought of Ben Franklin’s marriage this week. In case you missed it I will catch you up. Here in the historic section of Philly there are people that dress and act as though it were still 1776. They are very authentic, unless you catch them drinking Starbucks and sneaking a smoke, which by the way is hilarious. So the leader or figure head of these people would have to be the guy that plays Ben Franklin. You’ve seen him. Watch any Philly sports event and your nearly garunteed to see a cliché shot of him as they come back from commercial.

 

So what kind of love life could a guy that has dedicated his life to being someone else possibly have? This is where I think it gets romantic. Well he finds it with Betsy Ross. A woman who has set the same course for her life. Two people that love history so much that they rewrite it. Admit it, it’s a little poetic. I imagine that the life of a historical impersonator can be lonely. It takes dedication. And here two people find love wrapped inside the one thing they love the most. Say what you will but I think it’s beautiful and a true Philadelphia story. Here’s the video evidence.  

WHO KNEW?

We did a little interview with Duff McKagan from Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver this week. Our friends at AntiMusic.com were kind enough to mention it here. Then it kind of took off, here, here, and oh yeah….here. Ironically, our Steve Schirripa underwear conversation has not yet taken off. Here's hopin!

 

Steve Schirripa On Studio 94

DUFF WEIGHS IN

So I had the chance to talk to Duff from Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. I figured who better to finally squash this Bear Vs. Shark debate then him. In case your unaware of the battle that's been raging between these walls, here is the video evidence.







With a little help from Dave of The Presidents Of The United States Of America, we attempted to settle it. However I don't feel like much got acomplished. Check It!

RUNNIN DOWN A DREAM

So we have this Intern that wanted to talk to Tyreke Evans when he came in. We thought it would be too easy just to let him ask away, so this is what we came up with







We mock his fatness but I'm not exactly slender in that clip. Enjoy the full interview below while I hit the tredmill.

 

MAYOR NUTTER SOCK STYLE

TIM MEADOWS VIDEO

WALL-E

So I went to a special screening of WALL-E last night. That’s right three days before it hits theaters! I’ll take a second so you can console the jealously of your middle school child.

“How do you have such a hook up?” you may ask. Because I’m people who knows people. Connections! Not the connections that can woo girls, like concert tickets or celebrity meetings, but the kind that gets you into Disney movies early. Baller! This is quite fine with me because I have a girlfriend that is often stuck in adolescence. Ice Cream and Skee Ball still make her smile and that’s alright with me.

Now before you rush to judgment about WALL-E let me give you a little pep talk. It’s alright to like kids movies. I know there is a lot in your nature that makes that hard but its ok. Set down the macho act for a second and let yourself laugh at an animated robot. Because my friend, you WILL laugh.

In all honesty it’s the best movie I’ve seen so far this summer. If you can let the kid in you come out for an hour and a half then you will definitely be entertained. How could you not? It’s a robot in love. And robot love is special and hilarious. Truth.

In true Disney fashion they have worked in a nice little message. Between all the robot love and antics, the film examines how Corporate Overtaking and the Gluttony of America will one day lead to the destruction of our planet and mind. I know…heavy. But it works because it’s true. And if that’s too much to swallow for little Billy or your forever young girlfriend than the adorable robot antics is enough of a candy coating. See this movie!

Sidebar. When seeing movies of this nature you have to have a plan. Make sure you see it late. Like past little Billy’s bedtime late. It’s the only way to fully enjoy it. See you may not have been aware but if you buy your ticket for a showing before 5pm it comes with the kids movie bonus plan. Complete with chair kicking, screaming, wandering down the rows, and a minimum of one outburst or soda spill. Call me minimalistic but I could do without all of that. Enjoy and let me know what you think.

AARP, FNMTV, AND MORE LETTER FUN

That’s when I realized I was in an Elderly Gay Bar! That’s how the story ends.

I’ll let that settle in for a second. Got it? And we’re moving on. The way the story begins is this. The other day I was walking around the city with a friend and stopped for lunch at a little corner bar. I noticed the bartender was a little extra sassy, but who isn’t in Center City. It wasn’t until a couple older gentlemen walked in and the flirting got turned up to 11 that I became suspicious. The clincher was definitely when they asked if my friend and I were married. And that…wait for it…was when I realized I was in an Elderly Gay Bar. A homosexual Boca Raton if you will. This is awesome news. Why shouldn’t there be an Elderly Gay Bar? If we are going to segment everything else in society than we should all get a fair shake. I mean there are way too many bars that cater to the “cover your lack of personality with loud dance music” crowd. Let’s convert a couple of those into comfortably quiet spots with good Chicken Fingers. Your move Nutter.

The other thing that took me by surprise Friday was this FNMTV show on MTV. If you’re ever looking to prove to your doubting friends that you actually DO get seizures and have ADD then this is the show for you! I love music videos, but at the age of 25 I feel like I can handle the full dose. Thank you MTV for your preventative measures but, really I’m cool. To distract you from this point is the laser light spectacular that precedes each video. Wow. Even traffic lights scare me now. Thank you MTV for bringing back videos, you’re half way there. If you dream it you can achieve it!

IT'S EVOLUTION BABY! REALLY?

So I went and saw Pearl Jam at the first of two shows at the Susquehanna Bank Center. It was a great show by Mr. Vedder and company as always, however one of Eddie's rambling monologues rang especially true. He spoke about coming up and playing the "venue ladder" of Philadelphia. First the small bar, then on to The Troc, and The Factory. Now here we are at the SBC with a 10 dollar beer and an Abecrombie reject getting handsy with our girl. Enough!

I think I've been spoiled by these spots throughout my time here. There is just something about the intimacy of The Troc. The connection you feel when you see the lead singer without a video monitor. The lawn of SBC, which by the way apparently enforces a strong 10 drink minimum to visit, makes me long for the sweaty stick of The TLA and Troc. Once you've seen a band there it's impossible to enjoy it on any larger scale. Manifest Destiny? Yes! Absolutely. Believe me I'm not the guy that cries sell out when 13 year olds like my band or they get blared from the speakers of your mom's Honda Odyssey. But it doesn't mean I have to like this. SBC is great for some people and some bands, it's just not the experience I'm used to. This grand production that used to be stripped down and personal.

Speaking of personal. I've been a little slacking in checking my inbox, but I never recieved the memo that The Concert Lawn was an invitation for rape. Come On! You're better than that. I know you're trained as a hunter, and that a drunk vulnerable girl swaying to the music is an easy kill, but have a little self respect. You know who you are Grey T-Shirt Cargo Shorts! Contrary to popular believe, some girls are there to see the band. Take a breath and come up for air. Not every alcoholic encounter is an invitation to "hook up".

Be good and show some respect. I'll meet you at the Balcony Bar.