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6 a.m.
The Sandbox was excited this morning when they were talking about The Rolling Stones 100 bands to watch, and Low v. Diamond made the list. “What is Luke holding in his hand, booze,” Fletcher said. Low v. Diamond and Carolina Liar are apparently the nicest guys in the world.
Special Ed has Sports
- Sox devastating “evil empire” NY last night 11-3, and it may be the last time they play in Yankees Stadium. Sox go for the sweep tonight, and Josh Beckett says that the tingling is gone. Yay!
Lynne from asoundmatch.com, matching people through music.
- “The point is to keep people who are passionate about music away from people who are apathetic to music,” she said.
- Matches are not based on what they listen to, but the overall taste in music, gathered from a 3 minute quiz.
- Special Ed is a registered user: FNXED He’s desperate.
News from Fletcher (don’t worry, Henry will be back)
- Joe Biden accepted his nomination as Vice President last night. “He’s 65 and you would never know it.” Charlie even called him a stud.
7 a.m.
Pop Trash with Fletcher
- ABC news producer Asa Eslocker was arrested in Denver after blocking a building, facing charges of interference, trespassing, and failure to obey a lawful order. “He’s probably a douchebag media guy, but if you’re not doing anything wrong, then does he really have to move?” Ed asked.
- Mackenzie Phillips from “One Day at a Time” was busted for cocaine and heroin possession in an airport. That led to Fletcher asking listeners how they would get drugs, smuggle through the airport or buy at the destination. Some tips: put the drugs in a ziploc bag and put it in a shampoo bottle or keep it on you in your underwear. “Don’t do drugs kids, stay in school.”
News with Fletcher
- Barrack Obama is officially the Democratic nominee. Former President Clinton gave a speech of unity to promote Obama. “Awesome Bill Clinton last night, not crazy old man like he has been the past few months,” Fletcher said.
Sports with Special Ed
- Giants/Pats tonight in final preseason game. “It’s going to be nothing like the last time since no one is playing.”
- Shawne Merriman from the Chargers has 2 torn knee ligaments, and is still going to play, regardless of the fact that several doctors have told him to have surgery.
Steven Stark: Political Correspondent from The Phoenix
- Obama has chosen Senator Joe Biden as VP, helping him with working class voters, experience, and foreign policy, all of which help since Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania are the fighting grounds, and Obama’s inexperience is an issue.
- Biden is a conventional pick, and McCain may pick Condi Rice or Lieberman and be unconventional
News with Fletcher
- Essex DA says he is optimistic that 5 year old Giovanni Gonzalez from Lynn is still alive. His father plead not guilty to child endangerment.
8a.m.
Comcast Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query: Would you buy a mini cow?
- Minicattle.com sells mini cows, just like regular cows except they’ve been genetically altered.
- “They put the little cow next to the big cow, and this cow is tiny. It’s teeny tiny,” said Charlie.
- While the DJs on the Sandbox listed off lots of qualities, callers corrected their misconceptions, like producing milk. Charlie even called his wife for information. Apparently they have to get pregnant first.
News with Fletcher
- The DA says three more women have accused deputy fire chief Peter Pearson of rape.
Sports with Special Ed
- Oscar De La Hoya is trying to make a deal with Manny Pacquiao for a farewell fight in December, and they are expecting to get $100 million in revenues.
Maura Johnston from idolator.com
- tracks from Guns n’ Roses upcoming album “Chinese Democracy” was leaked, and the person who did it may go to jail on federal charges for 3-5 years.
- OJayZis is out, a mix tape of Jay Z vocals and Oasis music that actually sounds good.
- In boy band news, a new Fallout Boy mix themed around the election is coming out, and the Leak of the Week is songs from the New Kids on the Block new album.
News with Fletcher
- Tropical Storm Gustav has weakened and is heading to Jamaica, but will pick up this weekend as it heads to the Gulf Coast. “Hurricane season is here, and it is fascinating. I’m gonna be glued to the weather channel after the DNC is over.”
9 a.m.
My Song is Better Than Your Song
Challenger: Chris Forsberg, the sports guy from The Boston Globe
Champion: Sean Baptiste of Harmonix (makers of Rock Band)
Chris Forsberg chose Bittersweet Symphony by the Verve and lost by one vote to Sean Baptiste who chose Cannonball by The Breeders.
Sports with Special Ed
- The SuperSonics from Seattle will be getting a new name and colors for their new home in Oklahoma City. The choices: Thunder, Energy, Wind, Marshalls, Barons, and Bison. While one reporter said it was going to be Thunder, the Sandbox believes the only acceptable name is the Marshalls. “What is the mascot going to be?” Chris Forsberg asked.
On the WTF Line, there was a new development with Big Jim. He seems to be a dealer now, too. And has lots of bootleg DVDs. On top of that, callers needed to explain to him what Special Ed was going to do when he made a bet to pee in a cup in Jim’s office.
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