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The Sandbox Recap 5.21.09 by Intern Erin

SandboxIntern — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:23:00 GMT

Bah Weep Granah Weep Ninny Bong and hello warm weather!!

6 a.m.

Info Burrito

Finn Keheler, an 11-year- old from Utah, put 43 snails on his face in attempt to beat the last known record, which was 36 snails. Papi may be back. He hit a 2-run homerun last night, the first of the season, and is on the cover of the Herald. Brad Penny pitched his best game of the season, Sox lead series with the Blue Jays 2-0 after the 8-3 win last night. Four Sox Players hit homeruns: Papi, Varitek, Bay and Lowell. President Obama is delivering a speech today about anti-terrorism policy. Happy Birthday Mr. T, who turned 57 today. Gas prices have gone up $.20 in the past two weeks.

Henry Santoro's 180: Giving You Half of Everything

"Why do they do it? I understand the miracle of modern science, but I am begging you to stop putting these pictures on the front page," pleaded Santoro regarded the cover of the Globe and boston.com which displays a picture of a man that received a face transplant. "It's not the first thing you want to see in the morning." We should celebrate the fact that the doctors can do this, but there's no need for a press conference until they're un-swelled and back to looking remotely normal. Doctors at Brigham Women's Hospital put a different face on this man. He has no chin and no bottom lip, and the transplanted face is from the bridge of this nose down. We feel bad for him and have sympathy, but we don't want that to be the first thing we see in the morning while eating a bearclaw and drinking tea (if you happen to be an elitist like Santoro).

7 a.m.

Fletcher's Fail for the Day

Fletcher apologizes slightly sincerely for his comment that was wrongly taken yesterday. "Then it turns out to be Bobby Jindal of governor Louisianna, who is kind of a ‘tard cart'", Fletcher said yesterday when talking Republican politics. The caller said this statement was ridiculous and rude, and also slightly racist. Henry says the caller has to be commended for listening with both ears. Ed says Fletcher has to accept that because he's white, everything is taken the wrong way and he can't get away with anything, despite the fact that the comment was about Jindal being a crazy politician, not Indian. Ed says maybe Fletcher is a racist because he kills computers and always has to talk to Indian people for hours on the phone for help. Fletcher always goes on to remain consistent with his slam of the Republican party, saying they used to have balls of steel and they do not anymore.

Game of the Day: "Are You Smarter Than a Baby". Congrats to Cordelia of NH, a huge Cake fan, who identified the 2 lullaby versions of FNX songs. She won tickets to see them at the Lowell auditorium next Wednesday!

McG, the director of Terminator: Salvation, talks Hollywood with the Sandbox

Ed: Just tell us right off the bat, is this movie going to suck?

McG: The new Terminator will not suck.We aspired to base it off the first two films. Plus trying again with Christian Bale seemed like a good idea. It worked for Batman.

Ed: Is the new formula in Hollywod make it dark, intense and make Christian Bale the star?

McG: Well the Star Trek is a good example that you can still have classic fun, action packed films. But it's definitely a winning formula at the moment and it's the direction we wanted to go in for this.

Charlie: So what's up with the douchey nickname, Mcg?

McG: Well I was born as 'John' into a house that had 3 Johns, so I was bound to be called something else. So everyone started calling me McG and it stuck forever. It really doesn't help out when I go to the set of a music video and they expect some blinged out rapper dude and they get an orange haired brace face.

Ed: How did this one compare to the others?

McG: Well the past films have taken place in the present and this one takes place after judgment day and Christian Bale and I both thought it was a story worth telling.

8 a.m.

Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query

Veterans of Brockton are fuming for not being commended by a Memorial Day parade this upcoming Monday because Brockton just can't afford it with the economy in such a state. $9,000 is the average cost of a citywide parade. On the other hand, the city pays for a lot of the Veteran service, like transportation, medical bills and assistance and paying rent. Since this is so, is it okay for there to be no parade?

Caller Emmy recommended that the locals volunteer their time and service to celebrate the Veterans. Others offered the suggestion of going to the parade of another nearby town. Fletcher doesn't see why giving up a parade for the sake of the city and country isn't seen, instead, as patriotic.

Final Consensus: Yes, everyone's making sacrifices. At least you're getting your life paid for by the city and state, you Vets in Brockton.

Pop Trash with Maura form Idolator.com

Maura had plenty to say about American Idol, as did Special Ed in regards to him winning the bet between Fletcher and him. He danced around and showered himself in ten whole dollars at the delight of looking down upon Fletcher, who was very ashamed with America. Maura told us about how Arkansas alone, Chris Allen's home state, voted 38 million times. She said that Southerners always seem to win and the coupons he gave his mom for free concerts as a child won America's heart. She always showed her disapproval of 4th American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi coming back next season, so we'll see whether she comes back or not.

9 a.m.

My Song Is Better Than Your Name

Returning Champion Jason Layne came back to battle against Brooklyn/Lynnfield based band, Plushgun. Jason Layne brought Beastie Boys' "The Sound of Science" against Plushgun's "Purple Rain" by Prince. It was a very close battle, but "The Sound of Science" came out on top and Jason Layne will be here next week, hopefully this time with some breakfast!

Plushgun!

Plushgun came into to make some 'that's what she said' jokes, invent a new addition of "time" to the Metric System, and play a live verson of "Just Impolite", their hit single from their latest album, Pins & Panzers. In just a few weeks they'll be starting a summer tour, so look out for them, and look for their live performance on wfnx.com

WTF Line

A caller that's not of color called in to expression his disgust with Special Ed's use of the word 'honky'. On the other hand, we apparently have quite a cultured audience. Many Indian callers left messages to give Fletcher a piece of their insulted mind!

The Sandbox Recap 5.19.09 by Intern Erin

SandboxIntern — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:02:00 GMT

Bah Weep Granah Weep Ninny Bong Everyone!

6 a.m.

Info Burrito

Pearl Jam will be the musical guest and Will Farrell the comedy guest on Conan O’Brien’s first “Late Show” June 1^st. And happy birthday to Pete Townsend, who turned 64 years old today. Our sympathy to the 10-year-old who was the youngest person to be diagnosed with breast cancer. 78-year-old Ralph Chicorel who has kept his comic books from his childhood in mint condition is auctioning his collection at ha.com and it's expected to go for 500k.

Thibodeau could be coaching against the Celts next season… The 76ers will be interviewing Tom Thibodeau, assistant coach of the Boston Celtics, for their head coach spot. The NBA Lakers and WWE are going head to head over arena conflicts at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Apparently the owner of the stadium thought the Nuggets wouldn’t have a chance of playing in the playoffs this year. The Sandbox would take WWE over NBA any day. James Harrison of the Stealers didn’t think it was a big deal to go to the White House for their Superbowl win and decided to deny Obama.

Erica Cann from the Boston Globe Talks Glambert with Fletcher!

In preparation for the American Idol finale tonight on FOX, between Adam Lambert and Chris Alen, Erica Cann tells us just what made America fall so hard for Adam Lambert!

Special Ed: Adam Lambert fever and he still hasn’t come out. What is it that everyone loves about him?

Cann: It's not a cougar phenomenom, he's simply a great performer. Something about his performances and vocals makes him very appealing and fun to watch, regardless of his sexual preference. The fans overlook the black nail polish. Openminded people are likely to favor him. He's a great guy and talented performer. A lot of heterosexual guys can't stop watching him either!

Charlie: So maybe it's not actually a popularity contest this year?

Cann: Adam's more consistent, original and has a way about him on the stage. He's also very glam rock and the cougars love him because he's a flash back to the Prince and David Bowie days.

7 a.m.

Santoro 180: Half of Everything

How many years will it take us to get through the month of May for us to not hear about someone dying from proms and drunk driving?

It happens every year, every where. Jonathan Carusso of Saugus, who admitted to drinking 10 beers, was on his way home at 7 a.m. and ran down a 67-year-old woman and her daughter. The older woman is dead, her daughter is in critical condition. Carusso's life is over, legally, socially and mentally. The Sandbox says that he's 18, he's responsible and it's his own problem. Fletcher feels worse for him than he does the victims, and questions if you can hold the people who left the scene and bought the beer responsible for anything. The high school did everything it could to keep them from drinking, and had breathalyzers at the after-prom event. How many years do we have to go with prom incidents?!

Lindsay from NH said, "The police in my town offered to take kids home who had been drinking with no questions asked."

Anonymous caller from Saugus said, "The parents who were hosting the kid who drove home and the other kids that were drinking should definitely take some responsibility too."

Ellen from Portsmouth said, "Parents set the example. Kids shouldn't be drinking when they're out, but if the parents are doing the same, what are you going to expect? Nothings going to stop that unless you cancel prom, and that won't happen." Fletcher and Ed are living proof that your parents don't have to be alcoholics for you to be one.

Tricia, calling from Route 1, said, "The parents ought to be asking where their kids are going and figuring out what the plans are."

Game of the Day: "Fletcher Plays Trombone" Yes, he's still a band nerd, and just all around nerd.

Congrats to Mark from Hudson for guessing "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day! He won two tickets to see Cake in Lowell!

8 a.m.

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query

We’re expecting GM to follow in Chryslers downfall, who has just a few weeks to get rid of their inventory. That got us thinking about American cars in general versus foreign cars. Will a foreign car tax discourage you from buying a foreign car? That would not in fact discourage Charlie from buying foreign cars. Fletcher loves Nissans and will always be paying for cars no matter what. You can’t close up the American economy. Ed never owned an American car, and needs someone to convince him, or else it's never going to happen. Nothing American has jumped out and said buy me.

Jeff from Exeter said, “Those American companies are shooting themselves in the foot because no American cars last more than 200k miles anymore.” And he doesn’t have crazy amounts of debt, so he must be doing something right!

Final Cosensus: Sandbox listeneres are primarily Subaru drivers and will in fact stick with their foreigners, while Henry will do everything in his power to be a cheap ass and not pay taxes.

Andy "The Package" Ference calls in to talk Bruins, or lack thereof

Andy calls in from the Montreal airport just before getting the typical extra patdown just for being the Bruins' Andy Ference. Fletcher thinks there's a fake injury and Ed plays a clip of Fletcher bad mouthing Andy to reveal how Fletch really feels when Andy isn't on air, saying "Ference getting injured was one of the biggest disappointments of 2009." I thought Britney's comeback was way more disappointing." -Ference. He says his is legit. Plasma Therapy to speed up healing process. Chuck getting banged up every season. Every team has injuries, catch bad breaks.

The players did not return to the ice to salute the fans at the end of the game for the end of the season and can't see things from a fans perspective. It's something new that's crept in, but they weren't thinking what a great year, they were just pissed and didn't think of it at the moment. Such a standup guy, Andy.

9 a.m.

Pop Trash with Fletcher

Jack White got into a bar fight in 2004 and is back up to his old tricks with his new band the Dead Weather. After having quite a few drink, he started punching the lead singer, Allison Mosshart. Yes, a woman. Katy Perry is backing Adam Lambert for the win tonight, as is Jordin Sparks. On the other hand, Jamie Foxx likes Chris Allen. Mel Gibson’s Russian girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva is supposedly pregnant with Mel’s baby. Jennifer Love Hewitt can't do any better than Jamie Kennedy? He's not even funny!

Never Heard Nor Seen Review with Fletcher, brought to you by Newbury Comics

CDs

Tori Amos: She’s abnormally attracted to sin and cats squealing in the background of her songs. Rating: CFG (Crying fat girl)

Rubin Studdard: The Velvet Teddybear is back with his release of “Love Is” He seems to be broke not because the Money went up his nose, but down his throat.

Jarvis Cocker: Pulp, the Brit Pop 90’s band's frontman branched out on his own and still sounds exactly like Pulp. Rating: BRG (Black rimmed glasses)

DVDs

Tom Cruise’s Valkyrie. Rating: SA (Space alien)

Paul Blart Mall Cop is today to represent the North Shore's Burlington Mall! Rating: S (Simple)

My Blood Valentine in 3D. Not that we're going to watch it, but does it come with 3D glasses?

WTF Line

A listener is still waiting and anticipating Ed to punch Fletcher in the face. You're not the only one, Listener!

The Sandbox Recap 5.18.09 By Intern Erin

SandboxIntern — Mon, 18 May 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Bah Weep Granah Weep Ninny Bong and Good Morning!

6 a.m.

Info Burrito in 101.7seconds

Massachusetts had made 110 million on gay marriages in the state for the past 5 years since it was legalized. Senate votes on texting and typing while driving in NH, if they vote for it, there'll be a $100 fine. High school Vice President in NYC dies from the swine flu at 55 years old, first death of swine in NY. Celtics continue the Boston losing streak that was kept up by the Bruins and started by the Pats. The number one box office hit for the weekend was Angels and Demons, Star Trek trailing behind in 2nd and Wolverine at 3rd. Take that, Matthew McConaughey! Andy Federrer is back!

Henry Santoro's 180: Half of Everything

Chrysler cars are going to be sold at record low prices because they have to get rid of their inventory. A caller says that they still won't do that great because they always rank really low on every Consumer Report review. Henry begs to differ, swearing by his own car and stating that if the consumer thinks they are getting a deal and gaining something from their purchase they will in fact go for it, and maybe even invest into 2 or 3 cars. The only people that are actually disappointed in Chrysler going bankrupt, are, says Big Jim, old people. "It's the best," says Jim, about disappointed old folks. "'Oh god forbid', they shriek" laughs Jim.

7 a.m.

Special "Ed"vice

PJ is going to be a freshman in college in the fall and wants to know whether he should use his college loan money to go towards a new PS3 and a 52" flat screen for his dorm room. Ed said he's going to be paying his loans until he's dead anyways, so why not. He also told PJ the way to get around having to be a full time student to get loans. Yet this is coming from a man whom it took 6 years to graduate. Plus, how do you think he paid for his xbox? Fletcher obediently disagrees with Ed, plus why would you need a 52" TV in your dorm room? Dorms are about meeting people and making friends. The only friend you'll make with a TV like that is your video game system!

Shanigans with the Shanihan

The crazy Mark Shanihan of the Boston Globe himself calls in to inform us of this week's celebrity sightings, starting at the latest Celtics game, where Ben and Jen Affleck and Eliza Dushku made their presence known. McLovin', who was spotted at earlier games was not there, but actually crossed the Atlantic to start filming in London. Adam Sandler's new film featuring David Spade and Chris Rock is starting to film in Southborough this week. And Christian Bale is filming in Lowell today for his film, "The Fighter".

8 a.m.

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Morning Query

Special Ed is perplexed by his mixed feelings when he gets on the T and the conductor tells him to pay in the cart. If no one is approaching him to collect his money, should he be physically handing the money to anyone? Should he make the effort if the MBTA isn't? What about when you don't even try to pay, but get on the back door of a cart on the Green line? Do you feel guilty about cheating the T?

Caller Bob says, "I feel bad for a second, but then they close the T at 12:30 and expect us to drive home drunk."

Intern HHH has no remorse, saying "I've been so late to anything that ever mattered, like job interviews. I've never been caught because no one enforces. But when you do you get a huge fine, it's like $200. But when too many people do it, they'll station a police officer at the T stop on the street."

Sports & Swears with Pat D

Without KG and Leon Powe, without the two big pieces of the pie, they just couldn't do it. They were undermanned, over tired. Had to lose to a filthy European! Can't stop talking about Bruins. Nick Greene? Really? Big Papi, don't get Pat D started... he needs the steroids. Back when they didn't care of steroids, the game was so much better. Makes too much money to not hit the ball. Rachel Alexander the jockey, yessah!!!

Monday, May 18th is one to go down in the books! Pat D breaks records with 57 swears!

Game of the Day: Big Jim brings in his Big Wheel of Games!

Mysterious Nosher's review for a restaurant in Lynnfield on Route 1. Possibly the worst review Fletcher has ever heard! Congrats to Lori from Peabody for guessing Lucille's Fine Chicken. Lori won tickets to see Cake in Lowell!

Pop Trash

LA was rocked by a 4.7 earthquake. No one dying from it yet. Kim Kardashian speaks out about step-dad Bruce getting plastic surgery. Again. Brooke Shields was livid at the National Inquirer's 2 reporters who checked her mother out of a nursing home who suffers from dementia, supposedly just to cause a raucus. It takes 10 million dollars a year to be Britney Spears, with all of the legal fees. She pays more than 3 million for K Feds lawyers, child support, security, home maintenance, assistance and mortage yearly alone. Natalie Portman denies that she is in a relationship with Sean Penn, who divorced his wife of 13 years, who claims Portman's a homewrecker. Jim noted, "When you're 47, you'll still think you can get those 22 year olds." (In reference to Ed hating on Sean Penn.) Angels and Demons brought in 48 million this weekend.

9 a.m.

Jukebox Jury

WFNX's Program Director, Keith Dakin, Carly Carioli of the Boston Phoenix, and Great Scott DJ Michael V come into the Green Room to comment on Green Day's new album, 21st century Breakdown and it's individual tracks.

"Know Your Enemy"

Keith: "I like it. It's cookiecutter Green Day. Although I dont' know about them being against the man when they make millions. That doesn't really make sense."

Carly: "Isn't that a RATM song...? There are good songs on this album, this not being one, and they won't be played on the radio."

Michael: "Let's get to the Queen 2nd single. All I have to say."

"21 Guns"

Keith: "This track sounds like Def Leppard. I love it, it's going to be the song of the summer and a huge hit. It's slow and fast, the next Blvd of Broken Dreams. They played it on SNL and it was amazing."

Carly: "Trying to do these classic songs is like handing a kid crayons to draw the Mona Lisa. Very Boston/Neil Young feel."

Michael: "I want 21 guns shot in my mouth when I hear this, it's just Bvld of Broken Dreams played backwards. It's not very Green Day. "

"21st Century Breakdown"

Keith: "Like the rest of the album, it sounds like punk showtunes. It's good, I like it, do I like it better than the last record or Dookie? No, and they are done classifying themselves as a punk band". Rating: B/B-

Carly: "There's a part in this song where they do a Kelly Clarkson infused version of a Dropkick Murphys song. Plus, they still use the word generation, while they are in generation zero. Plus the best rhyme they have is "Dream America Dream, Scream America Scream"." Rating: C

Michael: "Worst song since Third Eye Blind single. If you're 16 and you want to see eye to eye with Dad, you get him this. This has got nothing. So boring, so generic. American idiot had its place, but this is just the same thing, except it's absolutely terrible, like the cast of I Love Money 2. It could be the B-side for American Idiot and also could've been 10 tracks, not 18. Rating- D-ish.

WTF Line

Listeners not happy that Julie Kramer, Karma Queen, spoiled the season finale of Grey's Anatomy last week!! She has very little sympathy!

The Sandbox Recap 5.15.09 By Intern Erin

SandboxIntern — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:03:00 GMT

Bah Weep Granah Weep Ninny Bong and Happy Friday!

6 a.m.

Big Jim from the afternoon show is in working the switches for Cheeseburger Charlie. How Big Jim and Special Ed are even alive right now after drinking their sorrows away following the B's game is beyond me... as you can see, they clearly had a pretty rough night. (Special Ed photographed at 6:20am by Intern The Big Mistake after falling from his chair.)

Info Burrito in 101.7 seconds

Possible redesign images of the Playstation 3 were leaked in Japan. Slick Rick is appearing at Showcase tonight, Eddie Money at the House of Blues. Boston sports were a total letdown last night. The Celtics forced a game 7 in the series with Magic after their 83-75 loss. The Bruins went into overtime tied at 2-2 and proceeded to lose in overtime to the Hurricanes 3-2. Maybe if Scott Walker got his rightful punishment, all of this would not have happened. Red Sox lost 5-4 after 12 close innings. Fletcher says the only players for the Sox are Pedroia and Bay. Tito got thrown out.There are now 133 reported cases of swine flu in MA. 780 Chrysler dealerships being shut down nationwide. Rolling Stone confirms that Fall Out Boy and Weezer are opening for Blink 182. Trolley Guy Aiden Quinn has officially been fired.

Mike Diskin, of Stuff Magazine, gives us "Stuff to Do" this weekend!

Puma City's wrapping up the festivities tonight, with the DJs the Bladerunner's there tonight and they're really something.

Josh Blue is at Wilbur Theater Saturday night. He was on last comic standing, has cerebral palsy and must be a pretty funny guy. Lord of the Dance, an irish step dancing performance, is at the Opera House this weekend.

Men's Event Celebration for Stuff Magazine's "guy issue", whhich comes out this Tuesday. Put your email in at stuffboston.com to be invited to the event.

7 a.m.

Henry Santoro's 180

A couple years ago, Gary Zerola, a defense attorney, was named People magazine's pick for most eligible bachelor of Boston. He's been accused of rape three times, and got off all three times. Last year a 19-year-old girl accused him of rape, and ripping off her clothes, that he bought, and forced her to run off naked. He also alledgedly peed on a police office, a charge which he also got off. The latest scandal he's been caught in was him being caught at a Naughty Nurse fashion show at Ned Devine's by camera. Pictures show him smothering several girls, shoving his tongue down girls' mouths, his face into breasts and looking up skirts. Typical night out for Mr. Zerola. He's a loose cannon, and must also be a smooth talker.

Jessica, on Route 93, called to say, "I agree 100% with Ed. Women are stupid. I hate most women and I know it's misogenist. But they see an expensive shirt, and they want to use him like he uses them."

Maureen from Boston chimed in, saying, "Most cases of rape and assault are not reported, so you can only imagine what else he's done over the years."

Pat D delivers the anger with Swears & Sports

He was on pace, and would've destroyed if he had had time to talk about the Celtics and Sox as well. 44 expletives about the Bruins alone!

Game of the Day: The Maze

Congrats to Jen from Chelmsford for choosing to go east in Big Jim's Maze! She'll now be going to see Keane at the Bank of America Pavillion and their soundcheck!

8 a.m.

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Morning Query

Lynn officials are looking to build a halfway house for rehabilitation of level 3 sex offenders in a residential part of town... Level 3 being the scariest, most creepiest men alive. City council president and other have criticized this, because it will decrease property values and put people in danger. And does every level 3 sex offender deserve to be rehabilitated? After rape and child molestation? If the city of Lynn votes yes on this idea today, is it okay for us to burn the place down?

Ed wanted to note that Jim is actually a sex offender for peeing in public!! Alledgedly!

"The city will get so much worse", said Melissa who lived in Lynn as a child and came back because of the inexpensive houses and now. "Just because it isn't a great place to begin with doesn't mean that it ought to be brought to this level."

Ed said, "The want to mess around with children is drilled into you, no one made you want to do it. It's not like smoking cigarettes." Responding to that, Big Jim and Henry came to the consensus that they ought to be castrated.

Final Consensus: Perfectly acceptable to burn down this place. And everyone is invited to follow Big Jim on his mission of hate. Only in S-Town.

Sandbox's Favorite Craigslist Finds

"Craigslist is one of the 5 greatest websites when you have time on your hand," says Fletcher. With the erotic section no longer available, the boys found a couple juicy ads on the Misconnections section of Craiglist, where you can write something to catch the attention of that cutie you made eye contact with at the grocery store but didn't have the balls to approach. She might just be looking here because she felt the same way:

"Dear love of my life... I've tried to wait for you, but the waiting has become insufferable... I imagine laying in bed next to you... in the car I sing bad 80's love ballads to you... In the summer I take you to my favorite spots and splash you with ocean water... I hope that you will come find me before it's too late... and I shrivel up and die."

Fletcher makes the assumption that this woman probably has a fair share of cats and a poster of the Hoff. He also denies being the kind of person that comes home every night to see if someone had a Misconnection with him. One day, Fletch, one day.

The entry of Ed's choice hits very close to home, since he says the guy is reaching out to the same waitress he's been trying to get to divorce her husband for quite some time now. He claims her rack was sculpted by God himself:

"To the blonde waitress in red... I was instantly stunned by your beauty.. You have the type of body I see in the wildest of fantasies... I would savor every second our lips are together... I would get down on my knees and beg you just to spend one night with me." Ed says sorry to break it to you, but her husband will kill you, Craigslist man.

Jim's pick was one of the many, many awful, hateful thing on the Rants and Raves page.

"Dear Mail carrier... For six years, I have given you a very generous gifts at Christmas time, vegetables, pastries, I'm always making your life easier... So why is it that when I put my two bills in the other day without stamps, you couldn't just put stamps on them and send them for me? I left them in their for days just to see if you would do this one thing for me. Haven't I done enough for you?"

9 a.m.

Pop Trash with Fletcher

Lindsay Lohan signed on for a role in the other side. And she's packing her bags to become a Masshole on Martha's Vineyard. Other actors on this film are Alanis Morisette and Dave Matthews... Are they actors??

DMX has been showered with drug, fraud, and animal cruelty charges in the past couple of years as well as an alledged assault on a prison employee over food. Now he's changing directions and starting a Christian TV show called "Pain and Perseverance". He's also going to appear on Celebrity Rehab.

The big stink down in AL with the McDonald's Happy Meal toy, a Kids Bop CD, has now undergone investigation by the Sandbox. The grandmother thinks that they're swearing in Gavin Degraw's "I Don't Wanna Be", but "Kids Bop World" has so many profanities that even we had to bleep it out! Where is the parental advisory warning on this CD?

Matt Calman calls to rant and rave about sports with Ed!

Ed: Why was Walker on the ice?

Calman: They always drop the ball, especially when it comes to the Bruins, and didn't even try to get Aaron Ward's side of the story. This is definitely going to cause a rivalry of some sort, no matter what team Walker's on.

Ed: The powerplays stunk. Who should they be looking to pick up for next season?

Calman: They'll have to replace Recchi because he'll probably retire. But Marco Sturm should be back from his injury, so we'll see.

Big Jim: Do you think Carolina has a chance against a stupid team like Pittsburgh?

Calman: Yes, they definitely do, there's always one hot team that takes everyone offguard, though it could be Detroit and Pittsburgh. If It wasn't my job I'd give it up on the Bruins too, Ed.

Thank you to Matt Calman from the Bruin's blog! :)

The Sandbox Recap 5.13.09 By Intern Erin

FNX Intern — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:46:00 GMT

Good Morning and Bah Weep Granah Weep Ninny Bong!

6 a.m.

Info Burrito in 101.7 seconds

Miss California is keeping crown. Mike Massimino is the first to text from space, saying "Launch was awesome!" Mike Tyson hired a hitman to kill Brad Pitt back for being the rebound of his ex, Robin Givens! Alanis Morisette to appear on the next season of Weeds, and not always clothed! Mass is looking to receive 25 million to test wind turbine blades in Charlestown. Big Baby apologized to Provetti and his 12-year-old son. "Know Your Enemy" by Green Day is the number one alternative song. NH is all for seatbelts and pot, evenly split on gay marriage.

Chris Forsberg of the Globe calls in to talk sports with Ed

   Ed: (plays the clip of Big Baby's apology) What do you have to say on that?
   Forsberg: He didn’t have to come out and say anything, but he was the bigger man and said he was sorry, though it wasn’t overly sincere. He wanted to do the right thing for himself, not for the PR people.
   Ed: How come Scott Walker didn’t apologize?
   Forsberg: If anyone ought to apologize in sports right now, it’s him, for almost breaking Aaron Ward's face. Ward was completely caught off guard with that sucker punch.
   Ed: Why aren't people all over the NHL for not taking him out?
   Forsberg: That's a good question. What I want to know is what the hell they saw that made them overturn the call. A fight and call like this should be left for the NBA, where everyone has inflated egos.
   Charlie: Chris, are you responsible for the headlines, "Storming Back" and "Garden ice the place for Chilling Comeback"?
   Forsberg: Actually, no, that would be the editors that are accountable for that. I must say that the worst of mine is "Fight Cub" though, that was the worst, "puniest" stuff.

7 a.m.

Santoro's 180: Covering Half of Everything

Today the Mass Public Health Council is voting on whether mass chain restaurants ought to have calorie counts next to each item on their menu, behind the counters and at the drive-thrus. 5,800 restaurants would be affected, including fast food like McDonald's and cheap chains like The 99.

Fletcher said with a chuckle, "People like Henry will use the calorie count as a game and see if he can eat more calories than he did yesterday."

Ed said, “If you can’t see your genitals, you have a problem. And you should be gnawing on a head of lettuce.”

Kim of Boston said, "In NY, I rejected a pumpkin muffin because of the calorie count. Yet back in Boston, without the count, nothing stopped me from going right back to that muffin."

Derek of Marlborough said, "There's a quadruple bypass burger at the Heart Attack Grill in Phoenix, AX that's probably about 8,000 calories. If you’re over 300 pounds, you eat for free, and they’ll take you out in a wheelchair if you can't walk from eating so much." Ed and Fletcher are planning their next road trip down there as we speak.

Ed ended the discussion on a disapproving note, saying, "The little warning on the cigarette pack doesn’t stop people from smoking, so how do we expect that are these going to stop eaters?"

Walt Borchers, from movietickets.com, talks movies with Fletcher

Borchers talks about movies out in theaters this week, coming out early this summer and what he predicts will be hit or miss.

The prequel to DaVinci Code, Angels and Demons, is coming out this weekend, and will take the box office by storm if it’s as successful as the Code, which brought in 800 million. But it’s not offending the religious right, so it can’t be that great.

Not sure how people will react to Christian Bale in new Terminator, and the lack of Arnold. It has mixed reviews of it thus far, which could also do with the fact that Ron Howard is directing it.

Fletcher says The Hangover looks brilliant and Borchers said it “very much looks like a Sandbox weekend in Vegas”, produced by the same guys who did Wedding Crashers and Old School.

The one sleeper movie that will establish Ryan Reynolds as an elite in Hollywood is The Proposition, proposes Fletcher, though Borchers isn’t so sure. Borchers noted that Reynold’s best performance was on Punk’d.

Judd Apatow movie, "Funny People", with Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen may be the tearjerker of the summer. Adam Sandler discovers he has an untreatable blood disorder and that he is going to die, so he brings Rogen on to write his scripts and they become best buds.

8 a.m.

Mega Robo Thunder Morning Query

People are being ticketed for swearing in public, a woman dropped an f-bomb in Walmart, someone said he didn’t like the cats pooping in his year while on his property and said the s-word in Galviston County, TX. Should saying profanities in public be illegal?

Charlie started the discussion with a little anecdote, going into how his road rage happened to come out, "I shouted, "what am I driving the invisible effing car here?” in front of my kid." So yes, his son will be repeating that on the first day of kindergarten this fall.

Ed, always the strong opinion of the group, said, " What about free speech? The first amendment? Who decides what is offensive?" and later in the show said "When I'm sitting with friends and family, I'm thinking 'okay, what can’t I say' and have to turn it off in my head before I get close to spitting out an s-word at a family dinner." Fletcher noted that this isn't “me being me” and compared monitoring profanities to using your fake “phone voice”.

Final Consensus: We're gonna swear and we're gonna like it.

Boston Celtic's Media Relations Man, '90's Rapper and Occasional NBA Player, Dana Barros calls in to talk Celtics.

    Ed: We refuse to stop talking about Big Baby's apology. What do you think about it?
    Barros: I think the father should have his ticks taken away, that was ridiculous! When you buy a floor ticket, it says on the back that there are consequences, and that’s one of them, sometimes. Tiger Woods hit a lady in the head last week and she was happy, so he ought to be thrilled. The kid has been on ESPN for three days straight, what else do they want?
    Charlie: Would you say that Big Baby is outgrowing his nickname?
    Barros: Time for him to be called Big Glen (though Ed suggests Big Toddler) because he’s really stepped up with KG not being able to play. He’s done everything we’ve asked him to do defensively and offensively.
    Ed: How has the team changed since last year's playoffs?
    Barros: We were so confident last year, but now Orlando is creating a lot of problems. You have to take into account every single match up that you encounter.
    Charlie: You made a comeback in the 2003-04 basketball season. What was that all about?
    Barros: We had some injuries and I ended up practicing for about 2 weeks. The coach at the time asked me to come out and I got back on the court, at the age of 37 and at 5’11.

9 a.m.

Admiral Chirstopher Pike aka Bruce Greenwood calls in to talk Trek!

    Fletcher: Now, I went to the screening here and there were a couple people dressed to the nines, but the actual premiere must have been absolutely wild!
    Greenwood: Well Hollywood Blvd was absolutely packed with people, but not too many were actually in costumes. On the other hand, there was a premiere in the little farm town in Alberta, Vulcan suggested by Leonard Nimoy, and it was absolutely insane there. The entire town was dressed up.
    Ed: Now, I have to tell you that I hate the fact that Fletcher hopped on the Star Trek bandwagon after he saw this movie despite never having been a fan. He's a total hipster douchebagger.
    Charlie: You've starred in movies with Sir Anothony Hopkins, Phillip Seymor Hoffman, Will Smith. Do you have this incredible agent or something?
    Greenwood: Let's just say I made a deal with the devil.
    Ed: What's the deal from here?
    Greenwood: Well, we're going back and seeing what created these characters in the first place. This is the story of their beginnings. Spock was a brilliant jerk, and Kirk was also a jerk and they always in heated arguments, but they're friends. It's very human stories despite the massive scale, not to diss what Ed lives and breathes for, but it's much more human than Star Wars.

Fletcher Missed that Movie too: Space Camp

Joaquin, who in 1986 was apparently known as Leaf Phoenix, plays a pudgy kid with a bowl cut. Also stars Tate Donovan, Lea Thompson, Tom Skerritt and Kelly Preston. Fletcher says, "It's not about the movie, it's about being able to make your own jokes about certain characters." Fletcher was especially fond of the friendship between Joaquin Phoenix, aka Max, and the robot Jinx. It was based on the Huntsville, Alabama space camp. Fletcher said, "I kinda sorta enjoyed it, mostly because it was campy." Rating: C+

The Sandbox Recap 5.12.09 by Intern Erin

FNX Intern — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:47:00 GMT

Bah Weep Grahan Weep Ninny Bong to everyone!

6 a.m.

Sports w/ Special Ed

Ernest Provetti is asking for an apology from Big Baby, for bumping into his 12-year-old son while celebrating his big buzzer shot the other night. He claimed that Glen Davis was like "raging animal with no regard for fans' personal safety." In the clip, it most certainly looks as though the son was not watching the game, had his back to the shot, and deserved the little shove! See 1:15 on the video!

Scott Walker only got a $2500 fine, no suspension. Ed is severely disappointed in the NHL officials for this one.

Henry Santoro's 180: Covering Half of Everything

By now everyone knows about the trolley crash in government center last week. We definitely know who the driver is, that he definitely ran a red light, that he was definitely texting his girlfriend, that he definitely had 3 speeding tickets since 2002, that 50 people were definitely injured, and now he's not definitely a dude?! Apparently he was born with the name Georgia Quinn, and has quite recently become an 'Aiden'!

Scott of Woburn says, "This reminds me of the Curb Your Enthusiasm episode where the guy comes in to consolidate all of the remotes into one. Larry David wants to fire him, but won't because he's black, despite his screw-ups. Except that now the screw-ups are too big to look past, even if he is a he/she."

Fletcher commented, "How can you be that comfortable with driving that huge thing underground during rush hour with 50 people inside that you can text? I really don't understand that."

Charlie put it simply, saying, "Well it's on tracks, can there's two options, forward or reverse. All he had to do was put on the breaks!"

There also seems to be an uncanny resemblance between Special Ed and Aiden Quinn. Perhaps long lost brothers?

7 a.m.

Fletcher's Never Seen Nor Heard Review

Crystal Method, the electronic music duo, released their 4th studio album "Divided by Night", featuring artists like Matisyahu, Emily Haines and The Heavy. Rating: E

Stanley Clark Trio: "They pump some bitchin' jazz," says Fletcher. In noting the two kinds of jazz, swingy big band jazz and cool moody elevator jazz, he seems to think this isan example of the second of the two.

Afroman is back, and he is still singing about getting high. He gives "Because I Got High" a new spin, updating the old lyrics, and leaving the infamous chorus unchanged. The new album is called "Frobama: Head of State". Well, of course it is. Rating: THC.

Steve Earl released a tribute album today called "Townes". One song features Tom Morello, and we're crossing fingers that it's the 'Night Watchmen' Tom Morello that's featured, not the other Morello... Bring back the old Steve Earl!

Big Business, clearly a fake heavy metal band, or as Wikipedia puts it "stoner/sludge metal". But real metal, Lamb of God, is at the House of Blues tonight!

Pick of the Week: Maximo Park's new "Quicken the Heart" has captured Fletcher's heart, and perhaps only because they're a UK band! They are also said to be one of the UK's most popular live bands!

In discussing the release of "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" on DVD, Charlie notes that Kate Beckinsale may very well be one of the three hottest brunettes, although she could use a real sandwich.

Liam Neeson's Taken is out on DVD. And yes, he does kick ass after guiding his daughter to being kidnapped. Rating: A, because of Neeson.

The Grudge 3 was not out in theaters, and won't be watched on DVD either, whether you saw the first two or not. Rating: WWTE: who'll watch this ever!

The Dana Carvey Show is released on a 2-DVD set special! It featured future talents such as Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert and Louis C.K.. They "luckily recovered", says Special Ed.

8 a.m.

Third Eye Blind, who played acoustic in the Puma Red Room at the Hard Rock Cafe, played Jumper for us, followed by a quick public interview about George Lucas and the drum solo of Jumper.

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query

The new T3 Motion, the love child of the Segway and a Smartcar, is being used by the Arlington police force. They cost $9,000 each and are extremely green: zero emission, 10 cents to operate a day, operates on charged battery and can go up to 12 miles per hour! 25 miles per hour upon special order! A bike, and your feet, have all these features at much less than 9k! Is the T3 Motion a waste of money? Is it nothing but another vamped up scooter?

Brett in Arlington actually saw on of these bad larries in action, telling us that "one police officer was on it, the other was trying to figure out how to work it. It looks like a Segway for someone without balance."

Promotional ad for the T3 Motion: “Personal mobile device that provides access to places officers cannot with cars (but can with their feet), can go indoors (which you can also do with your feet), has fabulous storage, very similar to police car with smaller features, including lights and a siren.”

Charlie commented that it would serve the purpose of "giving officers a head above everyone else on the days where Boston streets are packed, or in amusement parks and Disney."

Final Consensus: Total waste.. we'll walk instead.

9 a.m.

Andy Ference Calls In to Talk Hockey with Ed

Ed: Don't you think it's bull that Walker didn't get suspended for a single game?
Andy: Yeah, we can't do much about it, but doesn't seem fitting for a wheel of justice.

Charlie: Since he wasn't, is this going to ignite their fire?
Andy: Games 3 and 4 were awful games to watch, but I think we’re back to where we ought to be. If you need any extra motivation during the playoffs, you’re playing the wrong sport.

Pop Trash

The right wasn't too keen with Wanda Sykes' jokes about Rush Limbaugh's connection with terrorism and OxyContin.

Simon Cowell says Adam Lambery will win American Idol. He also made the cover of Entertainment Weekly for being "the most exciting American Idol contestant in years".

Boy George is out of prison for beating the Norwegian whore man.

Politician David Cameron suspected that Ludacris may have smuggled a weapon past the White House Security and into the Correspondents Dinner. Quite likely.. the man raps about Coronas and girls, not guns!

Game of the Day: The Rap Game

Congrats to Greg of Boston for finishing the line “ People losing their jobs, they can’t pay the rent, still stamps went up by two whole… cents!” Greg now has a pair of tickets to Keane at the Bank of America Pavilion and will get in for their sound check beforehand!

The Sandbox Recap 5.11.09 By Intern Erin

FNX Intern — Mon, 11 May 2009 09:50:00 GMT

Bah Weep Grahan Weep Ninny Bong!

6 a.m.

Fletcher, Special Ed and Santoro are back from Puma City!

Pop Trash

At the Correspondents Dinner at the White House, Obama brought more laughs than the actual comedians did, cracking jokes about Joe Biden, Rush Limbaugh, his first 100 days and his dog. Everyone couldn't help but chuckle when he greeted the Head of the RNC, Michael Steele, with a "Wazzup?"

In other news, "Star Trek" was at the top of the Box Office at $76.5 million, with "Wolverine" inching down to number two, and somehow "Ghosts of Girlfriend's Past" is still in the top three.

7 a.m.

Santoro's 180

Although many don't like the idea of Big Brother (or at least libertarian-for-the-day Ed doesn't), people that are suspected of a crime, and could very well be innocent, are given a GPS ankle bracelet to track their whereabouts, and a cell phone that they'll call to tell you you're out of your boundaries. Is it fair that you're being stalked by the government if you're not a convicted perv?

Bay State Authorities cannot use the system to track sex offenders that are waiting on trial and have not yet been convicted. At what point during the trial would you break it up?

Ted, a police officer in Ipswich, noted that, "The bracelet isn't used to track them, but to "keep them in jail in their own house" and to make sure that they stay out of the vicinity of their victim's house/workplace."

Special Ed argues that, "If there is a bracelet on my ankle and I didn't do it, the entire neighborhood is still going to question me, assume I'm guilty and tell their kids to stay the hell away."

Mark Shanihan

The Shan was stood up by Kevin Costner! Ouch! He also went to a question and answer session with the Sasha Grey, about her new movie and Rolling Stone write-up. But he didn't do a piece on her because she wouldn't allow pictures! That's a fail!

8 a.m.

Qboda Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query

Mass Turnpike Executive Director, Alan LeBovidge, resigned after having suffered criticism for two cost-cutting moves. He probably did this to avoid being cut. If you were in his shoes, and you knew that you were going to be fired, would you jump the gun and quit first?

The major reason not to seems to be that you could be losing a reference for jobs in the future and it's very unlikely that you'll get unemployment benefits.

Caller Ed says, "Quit, but not right away. Two weeks notice makes a good cushion to find another job."

Zach of Wakefield chimed in about a co-worked of his, "Mike knew that he was going to get fired, and came into work on Monday as Michelle. Then he couldn't get fired because it would be discrimination. And no, it wasn't an act, he's still out there wearing lipstick.

Special Ed says, "You can't quit on the spot! You have to take advantage of the time that you have to torture the office! You can always use the line: "What are you gonna do, fire me?!""

Final Consensus: The wild and rebellious majority of listeners have agreed they would quit first, and quit on the spot.

Sports w/ Pat D

45 expletives in summing up a winning weekend of sports for Boston!

Dawn Yanek, Editor-at-large of Life & Style Weekly, and Fletcher get their gossip on!

Miss California.. does anyone even know who actually won? Because it's kind of sad when everyone knows more about the girl that keeps screwing up than they do about the winner!

Nude photos of Rihanna. Nude pictures, can't see her face. Clothed pictures, can see her face. Finally one of these teenage celeb girls has learned how to get it done! Could Chris Brown be responsible for the mass leakage??

Jon Gosselin and his cheating scandal! What else are you to expect of the family that has been living a televised life for the past four years?

Pop Trash

On the topic of Rihanna and posting nude photos on the web, Charlie commented, "If I put my junk on the internet, no one's going to even care!"

Will Champion, of Coldplay, noted that "similarities are inevitable" in the music industry when asked about the Viva La Vida scandal. Fletcher's convinced. Ed, not so much.

Justin Timberlake and Andy Sandberg have moved on from "Junk in a Box" to "Mother Lover". We love it!

9 a.m.

Ask Ed's Parents Anything!

Callers called in to talk to Special Ed's parents to ask about the natural birth of Ed, past girlfriends, and his experience with law enforcement. If you want to pictures of Ed as a child, watch the Sandbox webcam! And a big thanks to the Mom of Special Ed for the delicious cookies you came bearing!

WTF Line

Listeners were quite disappointed that there wasn't enough time for Charlie's hott younger sister, but someone called to give light to her existence regardless.

The Sandbox Recap 5.08.09 by Intern Erin

FNX Intern — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:48:00 GMT

Bah Weep Grahan Weep Ninny Bong!

6 a.m.

What’s new in 101.7seconds:

Mickey Carroll, our favorite little Munchkin from “The Wizard of Oz”, passed away at the age of 89.
Jennifer Garner was voted “Best Celebrity Mom” in a poll on parentdish.com for Mother’s Day.
Dom Dimaggio is the 2nd "Dom" to die this week, at 92 years of age.
Mass. Transitional Assistance is giving out 65 free cars per year to welfare recipients to help them get jobs and get back on track, in which case they still get to keep the car, loaded with insurance, repairs and AAA service.

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Stuff Magazine’s Mike Diskin gives us a look at what's going on around Boston!
The LGBT film festival, based at MFA, will be in town until next Wednesday.
Tickets to see individual showings are $10.00 each.
Live music scene:
    -Tragically Hip at the House of Blues Saturday
    - DJ Khan at Puma City. Diskin says “He’s the man.”
    - Ben Harper and Relentless7 at Paradise on Saturday
    - Boys II Men at Showcase Live in Foxboro
Jackie "The Jokeman" Martling at the Wilbur Theater
Brooke Hogan at Shrine for her 21^st Birthday.

7 a.m.

Henry’s 180
In Salem, Oregon, a man was accused of criminally mistreating his four children, all under the age of ten, by putting dog collars around their necks and zapping them with the remote. Listeners were torn between thinking that it was cruel and painful while others said the collars don't give humans a hint of shock.
“Why else have kids if not to entertain yourself?” –Ed

Puma Ocean Racers Casey Smith and Shannon Falcone make the Sandbox feel less manly!
Casey Smith, of Australia, and Shannon Falcone, of Spain, come in to talk about racing on a sailboat around the world for Puma Ocean Racing, which is basically 95% “routine of eating, sleeping, working” and 5% “floating frat house”. Their team is now 3^rd overall in the race. Although they are not allowed to launch cannons at other boats, you can get a glimpse of their cool shoes, accents and manliness by watching them race around Boston Harbor tomorrow at 1pm.

Game of the Day: “Who said It?”

Congrats to Sharon in Boscawen, NH for identifying a clip from earlier this week! Enjoy the Offsping show at the Tsongus Arena July 10^th!

8 a.m.

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Morning Query:

If someone offered you a frowned upon performance enhancing drug that would make you make quadruple more money than you do, would you take it?

Barry from Wakefield says, "If Everybody else in your field is using this drug, like in baseball, then what's the problem? Gotta level the playing field for yourself."

Chris of Medford says, "He should’ve been fined more, if you have such a good thing going, why would you risk it? It’s the missing of the games that’s really going to hurt him. When he comes back, if he does, he's going to suck big time."

Nick, calling from Route 128, says "Manny's already playing a game for a living. Gosh. Why would you go and screw it up?"

Fletcher said when it came to The Beatles, "performance enhancing drugs made for fantastic music."

Jackie “The Jokeman” Martling began the line of comedians making appearances at Puma City!

When asked about the Wilbur theater policy of no alcohol, The Jokemand says, "Even Boston folks can go 90 minutes without a drink."

Was his act was funnier when he used to drink? "Oh, I always worked sober, everyone just expected that I was drinking because I made a fool of himself."

Martling is performing tonight at the Wilbur Theater, tickets are available at thewilburtheater.com The laughs don’t have to end after his show tonight! Email jokeland@aol.com if you want The Jokeman to send you a joke a day.

9 a.m.

Pop Trash

Kiefer turned himself in for the infamous head butt, and could be facing up a year in jail for it along with a $1,000 fine with a 3^rd degree assault charge.

Nine In Nails front man Trent Reznor posted on Twitter that not only was Cornell’s solo awful, but that Rivers Cuomo has released sub-par albums. "I’m not Prince or Rivers Cuomo, who claim to have hundreds of unreleased songs," said Reznor.

Paula Abdul performed her new single and still claims that she's never been addicted to drugs or alcohol and has never been to rehab.

Scott Hannerty, of Fox news, covered a story of Barack Obama and Joe Biden being real people, eating burgers at a small restaurant in Virginia! Obama's condiment of preference happens to be Dijon mustard!

Comedians Rob Riggles, of the Daily Show, and Janeane Garofalo stop by the Fan Pier!

This was a homecoming for Garofalo, who grew up and worked as a bike messenger in Allston, but was fortunate enough to have lived there before the evergrowing rat problem. She talked about "Air America Radio" and how she would love to wind up with another radio show somewhere down the line. The Sandbox decided if any of them come down with swine flu (cough, Charlie), they would love to have her!
Riggles came in wearing a Dodgers' hat, and of course this was the first topic of interest. It just so happened that the only baseball cap he owned and his decision to wear it during the Manny scandal was purely ironic!
Altcom is presenting both comedians at the Somerville Theater tonight at 7pm and 10pm!

WTF Line

As usual, most callers are wondering why Ed seems to talk about anything but sports?

The Sandbox Show Recap 5.06.09 by Intern Erin

FNX Intern — Wed, 06 May 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Bah Weep Grahan Weep Bong Sand Bitches

6 A.M.

What's new in 101 seconds:

Sully, the pilot that saved the world, is being commemorated with a library.
The Boston Globe Guild finally came to an agreement, meaning Boston is still a 2 newspaper town!
Don Law and David Mugar buy the Orpheum, Opera House and Paradise for 22.5 mill to pay down its debt!
Harvard says a little booze is good for the heart!
Crystal Meth playing at the House of Blues tonight, Jim Bean and Galactic at Paradise.
Brett Favre is back! How many times has it been now?
National burger month! Eat up!
The swine flu kills 2 in the US. We're doomed.
Dom Delouise, actor, comedian, producer, chef and author, died at age 75.
You can hear Santoro's interview once had with Deluise during tomorrow's show!

Sports & Burrito Report

The FNX team battled against a competitive group of beauty queens and brawny firemen in the Qdoba Burritto de Mayo burrito eating contest. Ferone was named the team MVP, Pat D was named the team let down for "nibbling".
The Sox beat the Yanks 7-3 last night, the series marking their first appearance at the new NY 1.5 billion dollar stadium. Jason Bay had a 3-run home run in the 1st inning. More empty seats than people. Good investment, huh. Sox are coming home tonight, Masterson said to start. The Bruins are in North Carolina for game 3 of the Eastern Conference final at the only stadium in the US that allows fans to bring in firearms...? Celtics at the Garden for game 2 against Magic.

Erica Corsano, the Editorial Director of Stuff Magazine, drops by Puma City to put in a good word for Pat D and talk about Stuff's summer issue, all about hair salons, Mario Russo, the godfather of Boston salons and how Santoro's afro is among the best in Boston.

180 Brought to you by Santoro!

Thanks to Markoff, the Craig's list killer, MA and RI officials are looking to shut down the adult section of Craig's list and the Phoenix (a long shot), because they're bordering the line of prostitution.

7 A.M.

Fletcher's Old Movie Review

"They Live" (1988) All the poor and lazy are homeless and the ones with the control and money are aliens mooching off average joes. Roddy Piper becomes the vigilante and will fight you if you don't put on the sunglasses. Epic five minute fight scene. Epic quotes that will make you say WTF Piper?! Fletch gives it a B+/B rating.
"I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum."

Patriots tickets go on sale June 4th. But be aware that Tom Brady went all Timberlake on us the other day before you get your hopes up on him..

Local Comic, Zach Sherman aka MC Mr. Napkins, Z Stylez, Zack the Ripper comes to Puma City to say hello! He placed 2nd in Yucks for Bucks comedy show, meaning no prize and no title. The Sandbox released a public apology for him not winning. He likes audiences to have a gentle buzz, is not typically heckled and has a show Saturday "Tofunny" with all vegan comedians. You can see pictures of the white, dorky herbivore at mrnapkins.com... (don't ask, he can't explain).

8 A.M.

Morning Query: Should grown ass men be biting nails?

After learning that Anderson Cooper is a life long nail biter, Fletch thinks that it's okay to bite. But Special Ed says Fletch does it consciously to annoy the hell out of people.

Final Consensus: It may be gross and immature, but a nail biter is better than a man with a manicure. "Never trust a guy with pretty nails."

Blue October came into the Puma Red Room to talk to the guys and played an acoustic version of "Dirt Room" live Sunday! You heard it here! What pop culture influences them? Why, scooters of course!

9 A.M.

Pop Trash w/ Fletcher

-Keifer Sutherland head butted someone at a NY Fashion Show defending the honor of Brooke Shields. And yes, he is still on probation for a DUI.
-The Hoff says that the BAC was "absolutely, unbelievably a lie. I went for a stomach problem." Yeah, Hoff...
-Michael Jackson is being sued by his female costar of Thriller, who is yet to be compensated for the profits from the '80's video
-Brianna Curry, a six-year-old diagnosed with a brain tumor, was ecstatic when her Make-a-Wish Foundation dream, to meet and chat with Ted Nugent, came true. That's one dream that you wouldn't expect from a little girl...
-The View is getting intellectual, meaning they did research, and starting arguing about Darwinism.
-Slash judged on Rock Week on American Idol last night! Fletch is still the only one watching!

Game of the Day: Michael McDonald, formerly of Steely Dan, belts out some songs off key and off beat. Can you guess what the hell he's singing?

Congrats to Ben of Dover, NH for deciphering the songs Good Riddance, Feel Good and the Speed of Sound! He'll be going to see the Offspring at the Tsongas Arena July 10th!

WTF Line

All complaints pointed at Fletcher's issues and Pat D's Burrito de Mayo failures.

Catch us tomorrow from 6am-10am!

The Sandbox Show Recap 5.4.09 By - Intern Day 1

FNX Intern — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:54:00 GMT

Bah Weep Grahan Weep Ninni Bong Sand Bitches.

6 A.M.

Time to play: The Answer is always mustache

Congratulations to Cage from NH. She'll be going to see the Offspring at the Tsongas Arena July 10th.

Sport w/ Special Ed:

Sox play the Yankees tonight.

Celtics sneak by the Bulls Saturday night 109-99. Game 1 is tonight at the Garden.

Charles Barkley says Celt's can't do it without KG.

Joakim Noah is a bitch.

7 A.M

Pop Trash w/ Fletcher:

D-list celebrity Denise Richards had the honor of singing the 7th inning stretch song, "Take me out to the ball game" at the Cubs game, and found a way to butcher the song we all know and love.

The Hoff, David Hasselhoff, was rushed to the hospital after his daughter found him unconscious on the floor. He had a 0.39 BAC. The legal limit is .08. How is he not dead?

Pink is back with her husband, yet is now openly bi-sexual.

Wolverine was the #1 movie over the weekend. Ed still has a man crush on Ryan Reynolds. Ghost of Girlfriends Past was #2 some how.

Coldplay ripped off both Joe Satriani and now Cat Stevens as well, from his '73 song, "Foreigner Suite".

8 A.M.

Sports w/ Pat D:

A disappointing 31 swears.

Mark Shan-han-igans from the Boston Globe

Morning Query:

Samantha Olson, age 16, is running a cupcake business in her kitchen, needs to get a permit to sell to neighbors… What? Special Ed suspects she could be a terrorist and be coined "the cupcake killer".

General Consensus: If schools need one to sell your mom’s brownies at bake sales, she should get over it.

Brian Engblom, a hockey broadcaster, tells us what to expect for this week in sports. Said the Bruins didn't play like complete pussies, despite Pat D's thoughts.

9 A.M.

Andy Hull, front man of Manchester Orchestra, may have a pet with "gayest dog name to date" according to Wikipedia, but he still put on a great performance when he came in and played live on the Sandbox last week.

WTF Line

WFNX 92.1 in New Hampshire being overtaken by a crazy Spanish ranchero station?

Burgers: Fuddrucker's vs. Five Guys-a very tough choice. So eat both.

The Sandbox Recap Blog for 4-28-09 by Intern HHH

FNX Intern — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:33:00 GMT

6:00

Ed Time at the Apollo:

Special Ed busts out some classic rhymes for callers while they try to recall exactly what song ED is butchering.

This week it’s “Slam” by Onyx. If you don’t recall it, don’t worry, you haven’t forgotten anything worth rediscovering.

Henry Santoro 180:

The tolls have taken a turn for the worse. It used to be they’d just take your registration and you’d have to mail in the payment later. Now, if you approach a toll with no money it is now an automatic $50 ticket.

- “They ought to give you a way out. At the moment you can’t do anything except take it. You should be able to turn around and go home.”

- “Those toll takers are mean. They always give you dirty looks even if your being a nice guy!”

- Out of 330 complaints 280 of them were never even looked into.

- “JUST REMOVE THE TOLLS! I’ll pay the high sales tax!”

- Deval Patrick says that if it goes to the senate he’ll veto it… He’s thinking re-election.

7:00

Ed Hates Everything!:

- Ed’s E-Z Pass works everywhere in the country. He has not had a problem in any state or city…except BOSTON! Between Allston and Boston Ed always gets a ticket. He claims that he isn’t burning through the toll too fast for it to register. But, Apparently, E-Z Pass is saying that his account does not have the funds to pay the toll at the same time each month. So, once a month Ed gets a ticket. Ed’s argument is that it’s his E-Z Pass updating and not registering because the Boston system is crappy… He owes $600.

- “Just get a new one, their free!”

- “They can give you a ticket for speeding with that E-Z Pass. Even if you slow down for a toll they can still catch you slowing down as you approach!”

- “They have pictures of your car! You’re screwed.”

- “If your not winning this argument here then your DEFINITLY not winning it in court.”

Andy “The Package” Ference calls in to chat:

- He’s feeling a lot better. He’s skating with the other guys and expected to play in the next series.

- The debate last week about celebrating a victory during the playoffs other than winning the cup itself is settled by Mr. Ference. He confirms Ed’s side of the argument that, in hockey, you don’t celebrate until you win the whole thing.

Dave Andelman from the Phantom Gourmet visits the Sandbox:

- Dave got stuck outside the building trying to get in this morning

- He let the guys know about the Phantom Gourmet Wine and Food Festival at Bayside Expo. It’s not for wine snobs. It’s a PARTY!

- They have a dance floor, music, a make out shed, a champagne room. It’s going to be CRAZY!

- “You know making out is going to occur! So, I say, why not regulate. It’s not unlike making drugs legal. You know it’s gonna happen, let’s regulate and tax it!”

- 2pm-9pm on Saturday. 30 wines and the best restaurants in Boston.

- Get tickets at PhantomGourmet.com or Upper Crust Pizzerias everywhere.

8:00

Qdoba Mega Robo Thunder Phone Query

Yesterday, Big Jim voiced the opinion that bringing a girl to a sporting event was a horrible decision. SO…

Do you take your girlfriend/wife/significant other to a sporting event?

- Dave Andelman points out that there are going to be around thirty drunk guys all speculating OUT LOUD whether or not your going to get any that night.

- Ed - “Here’s the thing, taking a date along, if they don’t know the sport then you end up explaining the whole thing and not taking in the game. I’d rather the homoeroticism.”

- Fletcher - “ ‘Did he make a touchdown?’ ‘Yes honey, with four and sugar’ ”

- “Some people just don’t care as much. That doesn’t mean they can’t have a good time”

- “Consider it a litness test. If she sits there and texts the whole time then dump her.”

- “The guys yelling ‘shoot’ when there is no shot is just as bad as the girl asking what off sides is.”

- “What’s so wrong with being a poser? When Italy won the world cup, I still went down to the North End and partied.”

Blake Wheeler drops a line to the Sandbox:

- The guys inform Wheeler of Andy Ference’s nickname “The Package. (His love of spandex pants should put that in perspective.)

- Charlie informs Wheeler that he looks a little out of place on the cover of stuff magazine.

- Rumor has it that he loves hip-hop but he wont admit to it directly.

- Wheeler feels bad for Ed for being a Capitols fan growing up.

- Apparently nobody was expecting the sweep of the Canadians. But, nobody’s knocking it.

- Wheeler admits that “Special Ed was Right” once again about hockey players celebrating a win in the locker room.

Erica Corsano and Mike Diskin come into the studio come in to talk about the new issue:

- This week’s feature is the “players” of Boston, the movers and shakers of the city.

- It’s people who did something great or new, who accomplished some milestone. They have to be nominated and then the staff votes on who to put in. Ed wants to know why nobody nominated him… it’s ok though, Erica brought him a tiara so he could still be a princess…

- “You’d be shocked at who dropped their own nominations off and would consider themselves to be ‘payers’”

- THE TRUTH COMES OUT! Erica points out that Ed says he’s looking for a new place on facebook. NO, DONT BREAK UP BOYS, WORK THINGS OUT!

- Things are fine… for now…

9:00

Fletcher’s Pop Trash:

- Swine Flu has infiltrated the movie industry. The Screening of the new Wolverine movie was postponed due to the flu!

- Jamie Lynn Spears’s boyfriend is out of intensive care and will not require surgery after flipping his truck. I guess pretending your truck is the General Lee can have its down side…

- American Idol is still going on… it might never end… nobody cares except Fletcher.

- Tuesday August 8^th is going to be a date to remember! ALL FOUR ORIGIONAL MEMBERS OF CREED ARE GETTING BACK TOGETHER! Now god rock can reclaim is rightful position at the bottom of the rock food chain.

Fletcher’s Never Heard New Music Review:

- Tec N9ne Callabos comes out with their new album. This receives a “D for Duchebag” rating

- Dio, the tiniest man in music, is releasing his new album with his band Heaven and Hell (basically Back Sabbath reincarnated, with Geezer and Iommi on bass and guitar). Dio gets a “Metal Beers” rating. Now everyone has something more to listen to while they play D&D.

- Bob Dylan gets an “Ehhhhhhhh” rating for his new album. Things went mediocre somewhere for Dylan.

- “Shiest Bubs” from Purple City comes out today. Fletcher gives this a “Skeet” rating because Sean Kingston will eats everything.

- Fletcher’s PICK OF THE WEEK goes to Ben Lee’s “Rebirth of Venus.” If you don’t remember him don’t worry. Neither did anyone else besides Fletcher.

WTF:

- Ed’s mom calls in to leave a message for Ed about an old school mate named Heather that went to Middle School who thought that he was the cutest kid and class. She wants Ed to give her a call next time he’s home.

- When someone calls in to point out that the “My Weekend is More Manly than Ed’s” Ed never gets laid. Ed makes the argument that its WAY more manly to be with men (take that as you will)…

- A fan of the show calls in to enlighten the boys that Jean Luc-Picard actually has a French background rather than an English background according to episodes of the show. Way to ruin a good bit, Jerk.

The Sandbox Recap Blog – 03/04/09 - By Intern Blonde Girl

FNX Intern — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:53:00 GMT

6am

Good mooooooorning Sandbox listeners!

Play the Sandbox’s game of Michael McDonald Sings for a chance to see CAKE @ the Harpoon Brewery; Wednesday, March 27^th.

Jesse from Dover, NH calls in to give it a shot and guesses right both times!

Song #1:

On the phone / Long, long distance / Always through such / Strong resistance / n first you say / You're too busy / I wonder if you / Even miss me – Never There by CAKE

Song #2:

Johnny take a dive / With your sister in the rain / Let her talk about the things / You can't explain / To touch is to heal / To hurt is to steal / If you want to kiss the sky / Better learn how to kneel – Mysterious Ways by U2

Henry in the Hub – talks with Keith Orr, co-host of the One-in-Ten on FNX. Orr chats about promoting his fundraiser, the AIDS Action Committee, who’s hosting their 14^th Annual Taste of South End – an event of premier food and wine in our friendly city to bring together all South End chefs for the AIDS Action Committee.

Takes place Tuesday, March 10^th at the Boston Center for Arts – go to Ticket Info for more information!

7am

Fletcher’s Missed Movie: Mannequin (1987)

Famous tag line: “Didn't I tell you, you're the only one who can see me like this.” –Ema 'Emmy' Hesire

Brief summary:

Jonathan Switcher is a young artist who just doesn't seem to last in any job he does. But when he builds a mannequin, he makes it so perfect, he falls in love with it. It is the first thing he has made that makes him feel like a real artist. The mannequin ends up in the window of a big department store. When he saves the life of an old lady who happens to be the owner of that store, he is rewarded by getting a job at the store as stock boy.

Later the mannequin comes to life as Emmy, who was an ancient Egyptian living in the year 2514BC. The two redesign the window display to make it most eye catching in town. The store competitors are not happy and will do anything to stop them!

Fletcher’s Approval Rating: It was *effin* terrible!! The cheese factor is way off the charts! Out of all the 80’s movies I’ve reviewed, this is by far the most ridiculous. Overall I’m gonna give this a FAIL! RIDICULOUSLY LAME!

Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode calls in to the Sandbox!

8am

Comcast Mega Robo Phone Query – brought to you by MADD

Those darn kids are at it again! Needham high school – in the news again. Supposedly the guests arriving to watch the sporting events – specifically the kiddies, are showing up and having quite a good time. So much so, they’re making total a**s of themselves in their drunken stoopers. The kids are heading home Friday afternoon, swiggin it down good, and showing up to the Friday night basketball game totally soused.

So administrators are fed up – and they’re taking extreme measures. Officials have purchased a breathalyzer and will randomly test anyone who appears suspicious for intoxication. If the case is so, they will be asked to leave the premise, and further action will be determined, i.e. suspension from future events and even school.

The question: Should Needham High School allow administrators to practice breathalyzer tests on all guests, including under aged students upon entering sporting events?

“Chrissy” Forsberg from the Boston Globe talks with the Sandbox again this morning!

It’s about that time again, boys and girls! So we get the hint – you all REALLY wanna see U2. But you gotta play by our rules! So stop cryin’ about it and just call!

Be caller 10 at 8:50 AM to win tickets to this top secret occasion!

6:57:13 AM – Okay, now you’re just being random and foolish. Call back at 8:50!!

7:49:37 AM – *Errr* One more hour.

8:48:56 AM – Alright, get ready….

8:49:43 AM – HERE IT COMES!!!

8:50:02 AM – OKAY, CALL NOWWW! YES, NOW!!!

8:50:07 AM – YAYYY! WINNER! WINNER! YAYY! *Thank god, it’s OVER!*

The moderately excited Nicole from Malden wins the gig; we’re glad you’re “honored” Nicole – have fun!

9:03:48 AM – What, you’re still here? It’s over…go home…

9am

Fletcher’s Pop Trash

Monahan upset about Brady and Giselle getting married in “her church” – the same church Bridg and Tommy were gonna say I do’s in. Wow, pretty insensitive!
American Idol last night - Final 12 line up!!

The Finisher:

The Sandbox Recap Blog – 03/03/09 - By Intern Blonde Girl

FNX Intern — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 16:48:00 GMT

Good Tuesday morning, all aching trombone listeners!

The Fletcher band comes marching in!

6 AM

Fletcher plays a song on the trombone for callers to guess for tickets to see Cake & the Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival. Jamie from Salem guesses, “Never There” by Cake – and wins! Congratulations Jamie!

Henry Santoro reports the News, 180°

Nope, you’re not crazy – yay for all the hyper mathematicians out there! Today is National Square Root Day: 3/3/09 and 3 is the square root of 9. This only happens 9 times a century – whoa mannn! Also, it was on this date in 1931, Cab Calloway recorded “Minnie the Moocher,” the first jazz album to sell a million copies.

Woah oah!! **Tisk tisk** Legendary former Boston Bruins goalie, Gerry Cheevers’ name has shown up on the list of people expected to participate in a sports gambling case involving the mob. The ordeal originated at a place called The Big Dog, in Lynnfield – links with both Cheevers and Carmen “The Cheese man” Dinunzio.

In Boston news, same sex couples from Massachusetts are filing a lawsuit in Boston today, challenging the constitutionality of the Federal Defense of Marriage Act. They say the law discriminates because it denies them access to federal benefits that other married couples take advantage of. Also, some top state officials are calling on Mass port to rescind a one dollar parking fee increase at Logan Airport. Secretary of transportation, James Aliosi says, “Mass port messed up by raising the rates without the public’s input.” In addition, a Boston developer is moving ahead with a plan to demolish that huge parking garage in Government Center and replace it with several new buildings on either side of Congress Street. Developer, Ted Raymond says it would be the largest Green Building Project in the history of Boston.

Looks like Hawaii wants to be the first state in the country to impose a tax on stuff you buy online. A bill is being pushed through as we speak; some say the tax could bring in $166M for Hawaii this year alone. Furthermore, Oklahoma has an official state folk song – it has an official state country song – and now it has an official state rock song. “Do You Realize” by the Flaming Lips – and nobody here knows the relevance… can you guess? – Comment below if you know the answer.

7 AM

Fletcher’s Pick of the Week brought to you by Newbury Comics – “For the best vinyl selection in town.”

U2’s “No Line on the Horizon” – he gives the rating an 8 plusie plus!

#21 Andrew Ference from the Boston Bruins calls in!

Scott from Burlington is caller #3 and wins some tickets to see the Bruins battle it out with the Flyers, tonight @ 7 PM in the Gahhhrden!

ANOTHER TICKET GIVEAWAY! A TICKET GIVEAWAY! FOR WHAT!? FOR WHAT!?

Well boys and girls, there’s a secret Boston performance by a few guys named Bono, Edge, Adam, and Larry – yeah that’s right, it’s U2!!

Be caller 10 at 7:50 AM to win tickets to this hush-hush affair!

It’s 7:43:21 AM – Call back in 17 minutes!!

7:46:09 AM – Not yetttttt…

7:47:36 AM – Oh my gosh guys! We said 7:50 – jeesh!

7:49:03 AM – AHHHHHHH! ALMOST!

7:50:00 AM – OKAY, CALL NOWWW! YES, NOW!!!

7:50:43 AM – WINNER! WINNER! WINNER! CALLER #10!

The almost hyperventilating Allegra from Rochester is the right caller – YAYY!

8 AM

Comcast Mega Robo Phone Query – brought to you by Wicked Local

At a local college, students are being advised not to roam alone at night. Last Wednesday night, two Wellesley College students reported a man call out to them while they were walking towards the East Lodge. As the girls responded to the yell, they saw a gentleman described as being 6 feet to 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds, with dark hair – had his pants around his ankles. The two students ran away and called the campus police.

Since September, there have been five similar incidents. “We would just suggest [students] don’t walk anywhere alone,” Wellesley Police Sgt. Marie Cleary said. “If [students] are to see anything suspicious, call [the police] right way.”

The question: Should this exposing man known for his obscenities be thrown in jail??

U2-ESDAY! – The Sandbox Jukebox Jury reviews “No Line on the Horizon”

Thought’s overall thoughts:

No Line on the Horizon: This may be my favorite song of the year thus far. It's an anthem and it actually sounds like U2 should sound in 2009. Now, I said to some of you during an email exchange that the leaked "alternate" version would be better than this album version. I still think this is true. The alt version "rocks" a bit more and probably sounded nuts compared to the other tracks.
Magnificent: The first few bars sound like they are covering Ram Jam's "Black Betty." Then it turns into U2 from 1983. This sounds like a hit to me and sounds excellent out of "No Line."
Moment of Surrender: Love it. This is my favorite track on the album. I'm sure that will change eventually because I won't always feel like sitting through all 23 minutes. I like when U2 decides to go to church.... even when the lyrics in the hook include an "ATM." What?
Unknown Caller: I hated this at first. It's growing on me. Some nonsensical lyrics... again. I kind of like the chanty chorus.
I'll Go Crazy if I Don't Go Crazy Tonight: Maybe the worst U2 song title ever. Even Panic at the Disco cut the shit on the last album. Musically I like this though. Keith is right, it sounds like a hit. It's good to get back to tempo at this point.
Sexy Boots: I refuse to call it anything else. I was luke warm. Then I hated it. Then I kind of liked it. Then I decided the breakdown towards the end was the only good thing about it. It's good to hear the rhythm section get some props in the final mix.
Stand Up Comedy: This is kind of great. Excellent guitar riff and vocal production.
FEZ-Being Born: This is just ok. I do like the atmospheric intro featured "let me in the sound" from Sexy Boots. There will need to be a Paul Driscoll radio edit made.
White as Snow: This album's Grace. You write 40 songs, whittle them down to 11, and this makes the cut? I guess they have to save something for the 3rd greatest hits package.
Breathe: Musically I think this is kind of great. Those random Bono lyrics show up here. He's replaced the top of new born babies’ heads with cockatoos and Ju Ju men.
Cedars of Lebanon: I will probably listen to this never. We get it... you are political and a huge Leonard Cohen fan.

Fletcher predicts, “They will move roughly 200k first week. Let's hope they can take down that whore Taylor Swift on the charts.” – Fletcher's Track by Track "No Line on the Horizon" Review

9 AM

Fletcher’s Pop Trash

Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy – fixated on murder. At first he thought he was going murder someone close to him, but now he’s convinced he’s going to be murdered – “I refuse to answer the front door – marriage and fatherhood have taught me both patience and that it’s okay to be happy!”
Affleck Make’s a Wish Come True – agreeing to gamble with 21 year old diagnosed, who made the wish 3 years ago... and now the time has come!
Sublime is reuniting with a chubby new lead singer, named Rome
Spinal Tap getting back together for their 25^th anniversary: Unwigged & Unplugged Spinal Tap – 2009 Tour
Nine Inch Nails and Jane’s Addiction touring!

The Finisher: Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Miramax Studios Security Guard Gordon: Sorry to interrupt sirs, but we've got a 10-07 on our hands.
Matt Damon: [exasperated] Oh Jesus, again Ben?
Ben Affleck: [cocky] No, bullshit, because I wasn't WITH a hooker today, ha-HA!

The Sandbox Recap Blog - 02/27/09 - By Intern Blonde Girl

FNX Intern — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:15:00 GMT

6am

O0o0o baby! It’s gonna be a toasty 53 degrees today! Yay Sandboxers!

Play the Sandbox’s “Who Said It?” for a chance to see The Airborne Toxic Event; Friday, March 6^th at the Harpoon Brewery, and again at The Hard Rock Café, March 7^th!

Who said, “I’ll taste Bev’s, I don’t do that anymore.” Jess from Brighton accurately guesses Julie Kramer’s Auntie; great job Jess!

In Sandbox News with Henry Santoro:

In local news, the Brockton- based golf shoe maker is shutting down – putting more than 100 people out of work. For 150 years, Footjoy has been hand-making golf shoes, the phase-out will lace over the next six weeks. Footjoy has been the official shoe of the U-S Ryder Cup since 1997. Other apparel news, plain clothes or uniform, you decide! Six months ago – Boston’s police commissioner said he wanted to take many of the city’s plainclothes cops off the streets and put them in uniforms. Now he’s reversing his stance and says more officers will be back in plainclothes – and will leave it up to precinct captains to determine how many. The entire town of Fairfield, Connecticut has filed suit against scam artist, Bernie Madoff after the town’s pension fund has been lost, over $42M went to Madoff. Further news, a Boston man faces sentencing today after being convicted of manslaughter in the shooting death of a woman visiting from Kentucky

National news, President Obama’s 3.5 trillion dollar budget plan is not sitting well with some democrats. The plan calls for taking from the rich and giving it to the poor as a way to reduce taxes. Also, Obama makes good on another campaign promise today and announces a plan to bring the troops home from Iraq. He told staffers yesterday it will be August of 2010, but several thousand will have to stay there as a precaution. And lastly, it looks like Citi-group needs more of a government bailout than first thought. Damage control experts are all but begging Citi-group not to run and take their money out or the bank is sure to collapse.

Hey! Guess what; Giselle and Tommy got married!!!

7am

WELCOME! Kenny Florian from UFC joins the Sandbox!!

Some of Ken Flo’s Stats:

· Record: 11 - 3 - 0 (Win - Loss - Draw)

· Association: Team Sityodtong

· Height: 5'10" (178cm)

· Weight: 155lbs (71kg)

· Birth Date: 05.26.1976

· City: Westwood, MA

· Country: USA

Kenny would also like to promote his hometown gym, Florian Martial Arts Center.

‘Striving to give to others the same benefits that the study of martial arts has provided to us. Students learn the Florian training methods from world class coaches and staff.’ – Kenny Florian & Keith Florian

Best Worst Nu-Metal song – Round #2

Kenny votes for Shinedown’s 45!!

Next week’s Round #3:

Mike Diskin from Stuff Magazine calls in:

Sunday, from 6 – 9 PM, the Seaport Hotel hosts The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation’s 7^th Annual “Taste of South Boston;” featuring 25 local vendors of food, drinks, and entertainment.
Tonight, Friday, February 27^th, 8:00 PM @ Great Scott in Allston featuring the Whitest Kids U’Know
Tonight @ the Hard Rock Café, starting @ 9 PM – Tragedy, a metal Bee Gees tribute band, and Girls, Girls, Girls – the all female Motley Crue Tribute Band

8am

Comcast Mega Robo Phone Query:

Do you like to chat? Blog? Share photos? Catalog? Advance your business? Review music? Post your art? – If any of this applies to you, then you probably know all about online social-networking. Facebook, MySpace, DeviantArt, LinkedIn, LiveJournal, Flickr, and many others have taken over the worldwide web – and sadly, the precious lives of many people.

But what started it all? A lot of the networking-virgins just want to keep in touch with old friends and new ones – but that turned into voyeurism to the extreme.

Wake up: check Facebook.

Eat some breakfast: see how many plays I’ve had on my Myspace music.

Drive into work: Any comments on my DeviantArt?

Skip a meeting to update my LinkedIn status.

Go out to eat with the hott girl from accounting: well, lemmie just update my LiveJournal about this rendezvous.

Brush my teeth: post some great photos of me… brushing my teeth.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The question: Are you over the social networking sites or not?

9am

Cares or Who Cares?

In 50 minutes, Stephon Marbury is becoming a Celtic – care?
Four republican governors are not spending stimulus money they got from Obama for their state – care?

Sarah Faith Alterman will not be joining the Sandbox today because she’s sickie… awwww – feel better Sarah!!

In her place – Bang Camaro joins the Sandbox to tap into the big questions!

Lance Gould, editor of Boston Phoenix:

“I’m gonna somewhat echo what the guys from Bang Camaro said. I hope the Celtics have a good on-house oncologist, because this is a total clubhouse cancer. – How big a douche does a guy have to be that you pay him not to come to work? [$20M] He’s a just a “crab-bury!” Cares!”
“South Carolina, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana are arguably are dumbest states… I think if they want to not take the 46M dollars, then this is actually awesome for the other 46 states! This means that the rest of us get to play with their allocated funds for some really ridiculous, off the wall projects entirely guilt free. Thanks dumbass southern governors – Cares!

Professor Santoro:

“I’m with cleaning guy Pat D on this one – and don’t think the Celtics need another point guard. I don’t care if Marbury is staring down the barrel of a 45 – if it’s another banner in the rafters – Cares!”
“I can’t tell you how much pleasure I’m getting out of watching the GOP make asses of themselves by turning down the stimulus money, and does it surprise you that one of these famous asses may be Alaskan governor Sarah Palin – who may be turning it down too? This country is in the worst shape its been in, in decades, and we have these babies – babies who refuse to work to straighten it out! I’m so sick of grown men and women acting like immature babies. Well boo whoo! Cares!

Bang Camaro:

“Uh…. I was too busy not caring. Growing up I was a Nicks fan, and you know Stephon Marbury has a history of being an incredible talent and can turn games around, when he’s not beating coaches up. And you know, he could make this team better, but will he really be a team player? Has he ever won anything? I don’t think he has. Who Cares!”
“Wow good for them. I mean the republicans have been fighting Obama for fighting too much and not going back to the trickle down theories that they love. Good for them, they’re standing right by what they believe in – as most people aren’t. If I was gonna argue with the stimulus package and then somebody gave me money – I’d probably take it. So I’m gonna say Cares!”

Thanks again to Bang Camaro for stopping by! They’re playing at Showcase Live in Foxboro tomorrow night, Saturday, February 28^th @ 8 PM! Head over and pick up their new album!

The Sandbox Recap Blog – 02/25/09 - By Intern Blonde Girl

FNX Intern — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:40:00 GMT

6am

Good Wednesday Morning, Sandboxer listeners!

Play the Sandbox Memory Game for a chance to see The Airborne Toxic Event; Friday, March 6^th at the Harpoon Brewery, and again at The Hard Rock Café, March 7^th!

Finally, Kyle from Maine called in to accurately repeat this nonsense:

Charlie has a sister who is so hott…
Charlie has a sister who is so hott…that the Coz wrote a song about all her best attributes…
Charlie has a sister who is so hott…that the Coz wrote a song about all her best attributes…you can download it now at WFNX.com!

Henry in the Hub – talks with Weslie Janeway, co-author of Mrs. Charles Darwin's Recipe Book

7am

What’s on the Internets? –

The band Tinted Windows unites!

Taylor Hanson (lead vocals) - Hanson

James Iha (guitar) – Smashing Pumpkins

Adam Schlesinger (bass) – Fountains of Wayne

Bun E. Carlos (drums) – Cheap Trick

I LOVE THE BEACH! - Check this out boys!!!

Comedian Doug Benson from ‘Super High Me’ talks with The Sandbox

8am

Comcast Mega Robo Phone Query – brought to you by CNN

Message boards have been around since the beginning of the internet. Posting likes and dislikes, hates and loves, up and downs, and everything in between. However over the last few years, message boards have turned into the Slam Book for colleges. If we all remember the 2004 movie, Mean Girls, there was the Burn Book, and we all remember the results of that being publicized.

But now message boards have become something else. Cyber bullying, sexual advertising, and profanity central have made this board-thing a big ol’ outlet for all of us who are afraid to face the heat. Charlie says, “It’s just a way for these dumb kids to let loose their dumb frustrations without getting into fist fights in the lunchroom.”

The question: Are websites like College ACB, formerly known as Juicy Campus, cruel or awesome?

Mr. & Mrs. “Chrissy” Forsberg from the Boston Globe talks with the Sandbox

Chris describes how very boring last 12 days @ Red Sox Spring Training has been – so NO NEWS! But Mrs. Forsberg chimes in to remind the Sandbox of how Chrissy won her heart at the beginning – with some Dunkin Donuts’ coffee. Awwwww, maybe Chris will buy some for his puddin’, Fletcher.

9am

Fletcher’s Pop Trash

Face 2 Face Tour: The Piano Man, Billy Joel and Sir Elton @ Gillette Stadium – Saturday, July 18th
Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien – now on the West Coast!
US Weekly reports Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green – DUMPED!
Paris Hilton and Twilight star, Rob Pattinson – now canoodling!
Ryan Gosling and Natalie Portman together?? Oh yes!
Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens – engaged!

The Finisher: Fletcher sings some Elton John for you! fletcher_eltonjohn.mp3