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The Greatest Hits of the Rock & Roll Generation

08/18/2024

🎶 Listen today! The Cowsill Chronicles is serving up the iconic sounds of the '60s and '70s that you won’t want to miss. 🎸 Join Mike Kirtner and his fantastic crew—Bob, Paul, and Susan, TheCowsills—as they take you on a musical adventure through the golden years of rock. 🎵 This week, we’re chatting with Dennis Tufano, the legendary voice of The Buckinghams! 🔥 Tune in at noon and 10 PM to jam with us and relive the magic of those timeless classics. And hey, what's your favorite song by The Buckinghams? We can't wait to hear your picks! Don’t miss out!

08/16/2024

Talking Lamar - The Velvet Buzzsaw (Airdate 8/16/2024)
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We now know why Lamar is such a romantic guy...as a young man Lamar got his hands on a copy of the book, The Sensuous Man.

The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!

08/16/2024

Morons in the News - That's Madness (Airdate 8/16/2024)
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08/16/2024

Lamar Reviews - "Tickled" (Airdate 8/16/2024)
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"I love a documentary about just about anything, but especially if it looks a little weird and then turns out to be nothing like you thought it was going to be, a gets even weirder. You go into this thinking this is about competitive tickling. Well, it’s possible. The 2024 Olympics had competitive break dancing, and now everybody knows who the Australian Raygun is! But it turns out this documentary is not really about competitive tickling, it is about something much, much more."

08/16/2024

🎶 Today's Mid Day 4 Play at Noon! 🎶

We’re spotlighting the top 4 songs on the radio from August 16, 1977! 📻🎵

But that’s not all—Today’s Takeout Trivia Question is all about music history! 🌍🎤

This global music icon passed away on August 16, 1977, at his mansion in Tennessee. 🏠✨

Name the icon! 🤔

Text your answer to 304-523-2275, and don’t forget to include your name and where you're listening from! 📲📝

08/15/2024

🎶 Get ready to groove with the iconic sounds of the '60s and '70s on the next episode of the Cowsill Chronicles! 🎸 Join Mike and the awesome crew— TheCowsills—as they take you on a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. 🎵 This week, we’re catching up with Dennis Tufano, the legendary voice of The Buckinghams! 🔥 Tune in Sunday at noon and 10 PM to jam with us and relive the magic of those timeless classics. And hey, what's your favorite song by The Buckinghams? We can't wait to hear your picks! Don’t miss out!

08/15/2024

Morons in the News - I will Stab You with My Blood (Airdate 8/15/2024)
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08/15/2024

🎵 Mid Day 4 Play 🎵

Today at noon, we’re shining a spotlight on the Top 4 songs on the radio from August 15, 1968! 🎶📻

Today's Takeout Trivia Question is all about an iconic song by The Beatles. 🐝🎸 In 1968, several songs topped the charts, but one of the most notable number one hits of the year was this legendary track by The Beatles. Released in August 1968, it became a major hit and one of the band’s most famous and enduring songs, holding the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a whopping nine weeks! 🌟🎤

Can you name the song? Text your answer to 304-523-2275 📲, and don't forget to include your name and where you're listening from! 🌍✨

08/14/2024

Morons in the News - Wing Heist! (Airdate 8/14/2024)
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08/14/2024

🎶 Mid Day 4 Play 🎶

Tune in today at noon for our Mid Day 4 Play, where we'll spotlight the top 4 songs on the radio from August 14, 1966! 📻🎵

🧠 Today's Takeout Trivia Question 🧠

We're diving into legendary albums released in 1966. The Beatles dropped their influential album Revolver, and Bob Dylan released the third album in his rock trilogy recorded in 1965 and 1966. This trilogy started with Bringing It All Back Home and Highway 61 Revisited (both 1965).

Name the third album, which features classics like "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35," "I Want You," "Just Like a Woman," and "Visions of Johanna"—all hailed as some of Dylan's greatest compositions. 🎸✨

Text your answer to 📱 304-523-2275. Don’t forget to include your name and where you're listening from! 🌍

08/13/2024

🎸📻 Get ready to rock with97.9 The River! 🎶 Join us for a journey through the greatest hits of the Rock N Roll Generation! 🌊 Tune in every Monday to Friday for these exciting themed programming:

🎶 Motown Mondays: Kick off the week with soulful vibes! Enjoy two Motown classics back-to-back all day!!

🔥 Twin Spin Tuesday: Double the fun with two songs from the same artist!

🌼 Woodstock Wednesday: Groove to tunes from artists who graced the Woodstock stage!

💿 Double Play Thursday: Twice the variety with two versions of the same song by different artists!

🔙 Flashback Friday: Relive the magic of rock n roll's first decade with two lost gems playing throughout the day!

And don't miss out on the legendary Wolfman Jack taking over the airwaves on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm! 🌙

🤔 What's your favorite day of the week to tune in? Let us know! 🎤✨

08/13/2024

🎶 Mid Day 4 Play at Noon! 🎶

Today, we’re spotlighting the top 4 songs on the radio from August 13, 1970! 🎸📻

🔍 Today's Takeout Trivia Question: 🔍
On May 4, 1970, during a protest against the U.S. invasion of Cambodia, Ohio National Guardsmen shot and killed four students at what Ohio university? 😔📚 This tragic event became a pivotal moment in the anti-war movement.

Text your answer to 304-523-2275, and be sure to include your name and where you're listening from! 📲🏙️

08/12/2024

🎶 Get ready to groove and move with the iconic sounds of the '60s and '70s on the next episode of the Cowsill Chronicles! 🎸 Join our very own Mike Kirtner and our rockin’ crew, TheCowsills, Bob, Paul, and Susan Cowsill, as they take you on a musical joyride through the past. 🎵 This week, we’re thrilled to sit down with Dennis Tufano, the voice behind The Buckinghams' unforgettable hits! 🔥 Tune in Sunday at noon and 10 PM to jam along with us and relive the magic of those timeless classics. And hey, what's your favorite song by The Buckinghams? We’re all ears and can’t wait to hear your picks! Don’t miss out!

08/12/2024

Teachers Tell All with Brooke, Patti and Kristin (Airdate 8/12/2024)
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Brooke and Patti left their jobs in banking to their calling in education. Kristin's dad was a teacher and she vowed never to follow in his footsteps; she's now a kindergarten teacher. We traveled to Margaritaville Beach Resort in Fort Myers, FL with a bunch of teachers and asked them to share their stories.

The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!

08/12/2024

Morons in the News - A Robbery Love Note (Airdate 8/12/2024)
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08/12/2024

🎶 On today's Mid Day 4 Play at noon, we will spotlight the top 4 songs on the radio from August 12, 1967! 🎙️

🎉 Today's Takeout Trivia Question is about a major advancement in banking! 🏦

💡 The world's first kind of automated banking machine was installed in London on June 27, 1967, at a branch of Barclays Bank. This innovation revolutionized banking by allowing customers to withdraw cash outside of traditional banking hours. 💸

🤔 What is this machine called?

📲 Text your answer to 304-523-2275, and be sure to include your name and where you're listening! 🎧

Good luck! 🍀

08/11/2024

🎶 Listen today! The Cowsill Chronicles is taking you on a musical journey you won’t want to miss! 🎸 Join Mike Kirtner and the groovy crew—Bob, Paul, and Susan or the iconic TheCowsills—as they dive into the iconic sounds of the '60s and '70s. 🎵 This week, we’re sitting down with the legendary Tony Orlando!🔥 Tune in at noon and 10 PM to jam with us and rediscover the magic of timeless classics. And hey, what's your favorite Tony Orlando hit? We’re all ears! Don’t miss out on the fun!

08/10/2024

"Uh-oh! 🚨 Our streaming is currently off the air, so you won’t be able to tune in on our website or app. But don’t worry—our engineers are working feverishly to fix it! In the meantime, you can still catch us the old-school way on your radio dial. 🎶 Thanks for your patience—we’ll be back online soon!"

08/09/2024

Talking Lamar - Flippin' The T-Top (Airdate 8/9/2024)
Listen now: https://buff.ly/3WZL8V5

In another "Lamar's lucky to be alive" story, he shares with us the time he and his buddies were reckless teenagers who flipped their car.

The Bob & Sheri Oddcast: Everything We Don’t, Can’t, Won’t, and Definitely Shouldn’t Do on the Show!

08/09/2024

Morons in the News - Russian Chess Champ Plays Dirty (Airdate 8/9/2024)
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08/09/2024

Lamar Reviews - Twisters (Airdate 8/9/2024)
Listen now: https://buff.ly/4fGgM24

"This one stars Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones. Powell has been in the business since the early 2000’s and has been in some really good movies like Hidden Figures, Top Gun: Maverick, Anyone But You, and Hit Man on Netflix."

08/09/2024

🎶 The next episode of the Cowsill Chronicles is bringing you the ultimate blast from the past! 🎸 Join Mike Kirtner and the groovy gang— TheCowsills —as they take you on a musical trip like no other. 🎵 This week, we're rolling out the red carpet for none other than Tony Orlando!🔥 Tune in Sunday at noon and 10 PM to jam with us and relive the magic of timeless classics. And hey, what's your favorite Tony Orlando hit? We’re dying to know! Don’t miss out on the fun!

08/09/2024

🎶 Today’s Mid Day 4 Play at Noon! 🎶

We’re spotlighting the top 4 songs on the radio from August 9, 1976. 📻✨

But that’s not all! 🕵️‍♂️ Today's Takeout Trivia Question is about a major headline from 1976.

Former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter began his successful campaign for the U.S. presidency, eventually winning the election later in the year. 🇺🇸🗳️

Question: Name President Carter's favorite candies. 🍬🍫

Text your answer to 📲 304-523-2275 and include your name and where you’re listening from.

Good luck! 🍀

08/08/2024

Morons in the News - PawPaw Takes on Gator (Airdate 8/8/2024)
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08/08/2024

📻 Mid Day 4 Play 🌟

Tune in today at noon for a special spotlight on the Top 4 Songs on the radio from August 8, 1960! 🎶

And don’t miss today’s Takeout Trivia Question! 🍽️

Question: In May 1960, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first oral medicine that would have a profound impact on sexual freedom and women's rights. Can you name this groundbreaking medicine? 💊✨

Text your answer to 304-523-2275 📲 and include your name and where you’re listening from. Good luck! 🤞

08/07/2024

Morons in the News - Before He Cheats (Airdate 8/7/2024)
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08/07/2024

🎶 On today's Mid Day 4 Play at noon, we’re taking you back to August 7, 1972, as we spotlight the top 4 songs on the radio from that day! 📻✨

🎯 Today’s Takeout Trivia Question is all about an American family drama TV series set in rural Virginia during the Great Depression and World War II. The show debuted in 1972 and became a beloved staple of American television throughout the 1970s.

Do you know the name of the show? 🤔📺 Text your answer to 304-523-2275 and don’t forget to include your name and where you’re listening from! Good luck! 🍀

08/06/2024

Morons in the News - X-Ray That Lasagna! (Airdate 8/6/2024)
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08/06/2024

🎶 On today's Mid Day 4 Play at noon, we're spotlighting the Top 4 songs on the radio from August 6, 1969! 🎧✨

But first, it's time for our Takeout Trivia Question! 🤔📚

July 18, 1969: This American Senator was involved in a car accident on Chappaquiddick Island, Massachusetts, where his car went off a bridge, tragically leading to the drowning of his passenger. The incident sparked controversy and had a significant impact on his political career.

Can you name the Senator and the drowning victim? 🤔

Text your answer to 304-523-2275, and be sure to include your name and where you're listening from! 📱🎙️

Good luck! 🍀

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