Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message: "Uncle Henry, the gentleman from Saraland has very good taste", referring to yesterday's voice message commenting on the theme song. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air" followed that last voice message. Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Yes", said the Uncle during the opening before greeting listeners with, "Thank you so much for listening!" "Dr. Semoon Chang, the noted economist" will join our host in the 10 o'clock hour of the program, but first the Uncle must speak to WPMI-TV reporter Bruce Mildwurf bringing to our attention a special report soon to air during the 10 o'clock news on young people behaving badly during vacation from school. "Just shocking, I'm against Spring Break, I'm against Spring Break for all schools", said the Uncle in transition from the Mildwurf conversation to a "pleasant announcement" from Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine, along with his theme music the "NBC Olympics" theme. "Mobile County will participate in the tax holiday this coming August", said the Uncle before asking Nodine about "his friend Sam", as in Sam Jones, mayor of Mobile. "You are looking at the possibility of a tax cut", the Uncle asked, with Steve replying with, "Yes, a permanent tax cut". "The county has a built in capital fund that exceeds $7 to $8 million dollars a year", said Steve. "The gasoline tax(es) are collected by the state, which in turn" are given back to the county for roadwork, said the county commissioner. "You're going to throw a mullet this weekend, at a mullet toss", said the Uncle before learning that Nodine has been participating in this mullet toss event for the past 12 years and 5 in the celebrated person's portion of the event used to collect money for charity. "Anytime someone calls in about a tax break, it's good news", said the Uncle, "we must urge other municipalities to join in the tax break". After the first commercial break and a voice message our regular commentator Al, "I don't believe I've ever voted for a Democrat in the last several years, Al", said the Uncle. "I bet you, Al, voted for the Democratic district attorney", said the Uncle referring to John Tyson, Jr. in Mobile County. "I'd like to challenge the mayor and the city council to do post haste", said Jim the Tax Man to officials in the City of Daphne in Baldwin County. "Let's be honest about this, I don't think we need the American Medical Association", said our next caller commenting on Mildwurf's report, along with using his daughter "under 10" for example of someone who knows her morals well thanks to parents like him. "I think that, you know, to use an old adage, it really starts at the home", said our caller before leaving us. "The county commission's going to Boston and they're not going to have a consultant goal", said Tim just joining us. "I was thinking about you last night, I went to buy a box of popcorn", said Tim, who noticed three different languages on the box. Tim also mentioned baseball player Barry Bonds and his on-going streak for home runs. Tim believes that most people don't realize that the fellow is "juiced" with steroids, explaining his frequent home runs. "I hope Nodine throws a lot of mullet and wins", said Tim before leaving us. "We're going to talk with a USA professor, local economist Dr. Semoon Chang", said the Uncle reminding us about the one he considers to be "very wise". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Notes of Interest:

Folks, as the first half-hour of the Uncle's program aired, the final half-hour of the popular syndicated radio show "The Rick & Bubba Show" was being simulcast live on the cable/satellite channel Turner South for the final time. Due to a pending change in ownership of the station and many changes along the way, "The Rick & Bubba Show" will no longer be available as a visual option. Unfortunately for residents in the Mobile region, WYCL 107.3 FM no longer airs the show, so our only option lies online for now.

"More Like It" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message recorded at 8:00 PM Tuesday night: "Hey, if this is still Uncle Henry's voice mail, this is Jim for Saraland". "That Mobile song is getting a little trite and boring, so change it please", said Jim suggesting that change in the show's opening. Following that voice message was, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much, welcome to the program, today's program, we're on the air", said the Uncle greeting one & all in spite of the rain, thunder, and lighting moving across the Mobile region. "We have a special guest to help us talk about the issues", said the Uncle before introducing Scott Walker of WPMI-TV Channel 15. "Your radio appearances have been frequent here when I'm on vacation", said the Uncle, who had no problem with the shows hosted by Scott compared to those with program director Scott O'Brien, who is on vacation this week. "Scott Walker, here, of course covering the story facing the nation Taylor Hick's sentencing on 'American Idol'", said the Uncle, who mentioned WALA Channel 10's Bob Grip predicting the outcome of the popular TV show. "Now, it's interesting of course from an outsider to watch the weird going ons", said the Uncle referring to the Mobile County School System's board members activities, especially as of last night's meeting. "It's difficult to see this getting any more", said the Uncle before Scott completed our host's sentence with "weirder". "Do you think the school board's doing this just because they're being told to or is it just PR", the Uncle asked our guest regarding the decision to end the search for Superintendent Harold Dodge's successor. The board is just "saving a little face", according to Scott. "Other topics to discuss as well on the program", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Thomas. "Check out the correction in today's Press-Register", said Thomas on the newspaper's correction of their article on downtown Mobile, including Water Street. Turns out that the fellow quoted in yesterday's story never said that Water Street is in need of several elevated walkways or bridges. Thomas asked Scott for his thoughts on the new White House press secretary Tony Snow. Our host mentioned Snow's past hosting of the Rush Limbaugh program at certain times. "Maybe 75% of the job requires looking good in front of the camera", according to Scott, since Snow was a commentator for the FOX News Channel and moderator of the FOX Broadcasting Company program "FOX News Sunday". "We allegedly have a school board member on the line", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "Uncle Henry Show continues", said the Uncle before asking Scott about a special event being planned this upcoming Friday. Scott says WPMI-TV will hold a block party in the station's parking lot Friday morning, featuring lots of giveaways and food. "We have someone claiming to be Bill Meredith", said the Uncle before learning from Meredith himself that he was surprised during last night's school board meeting. "You're the one who said it doesn't take up to the year to find a school superintendent", Scott asked Meredith. As for school board member Lonnie Parsons suggesting that fellow school member David Thomas resigns for the good of the school system, "I didn't know that was coming up either", said Bill. "It seems like people are ambushed at meetings on a regular basis", said Scott, who sees "two school systems", one for people who know what is happening and the other is the complete opposite. "Is [there] a pattern that things keep getting added and some members don't know about it", the Uncle asked Meredith. "I think we were a little hasty last night", said Bill. "So Dodge will be re-evaluated in six months", said the Uncle before learning that the superintendent will be evaluated the same way as before. "Wade Perry is with the Alabama Education Association", said the Uncle switching over to another surprise guest on the phone. "The thing that struck me last night is how everyone was going in a different direction", said Wade. "Is there an official position of the local AEA on this", said the Uncle, with Wade responding that the local office is doing fine not because of the school board. "It looks like there are going to be some real changes on that board", said Wade in response to Scott seeing a circus-like atmosphere in the months ahead. "Can I put you on hold and tell Leeanna to arrange a meeting", said the Uncle now interested in a conversation with Wade Perry in person. Our host told Leeanna in the other room to "put down the tattoo magazine" (Scott laughs) to speak to Perry on the second telephone line. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"More Rain Today" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip (3 seconds later): "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). Some giggling was heard in the background between the opening music and pre-recorded introduction. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show in progress for this beautiful day, Tuesday, April 25, Lower Alabama region", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "By the way, excellent program coming up in the week", said the Uncle, but avoided going into further details. Listeners were informed of the station's new phone system and that problems are subject to occur during the show, either involving our call screener Leeanna or the system itself. There is yet another study on downtown Mobile according to the Press-Register and "the conclusion of the study is that we need to spend more money on it", as the Uncle put it. "It's been 15 years and now we're getting stories about how people can't get to it", said the Uncle on access to the barge downtown. "Water Street is a disaster, Water Street is a disaster", said the Uncle twice quoting one fellow named Leon Maisel featured in the "Business" section of today's newspaper. "Do you remember the fight over Water Street many years ago", said the Uncle referring to the idea of an elevated pedestrian walkway back then. "Leon says we need a series of these things", said the Uncle. "A $15,000 study and the result of it is that we need to spend more money down there", said the Uncle before reminding listeners to call in by dialing (251) 479-2723. "I have been able to walk across Water Street", said the Uncle speaking as "one of the few" who can without getting himself killed. "I might be the only one in the community that has been able", said the Uncle "There is a walk/don't walk electronic sign down at the walkway on Water and Government Street", said the Uncle. "You may want to wait to call the voice mail", said the Uncle due to the new phone system before anyone can hear the reassurance that comes in the form of our host's pre-recorded greeting. During the commercial break, our host did a live commercial for Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, Alabama. He also suggested a meal from the restaurant as a Mother's Day gift aside from flowers ("did you know that flowers die") and chocolate. "Barbecue is different, barbecue is a necessary part of the diet, it's a necessary nutrition", said the Uncle. "Hey, good morning! How are y'all doing", said our first live caller Cliff before advising residents in Mobile County to "come to the beautiful place" just across Mobile Bay, including a convention center of their own. "Maybe we can have some type of trampoline maybe", said the Uncle with another idea for Water Street. "Y'all having a real problem with the phone line", said our next caller Grant, who got the question, "How did you get this number" from our call screener Leeanna after accidentally dialing her secret telephone number. "I think the problem with the whole water front issue is that there is not much water front [to see]", according to Grant. "You know you got the railroad track, which is kind of an inconvenience", said Grant. "Well Grant, I sure do appreciate your call and be sure to hold on to that number", said the Uncle reminding Grant to hold on to Leeanna's number. "Perhaps they need to eliminate vehicular traffic down there all together and build a park", said the Uncle before "Idea" joined us with the old idea suggested by a past caller named Tom of promoting Mobile as the place to do nothing. "Good morning, brother", said our next caller before asking (or reminding) if there were complaints about gasoline price gouging from Baldwin to Mobile County after watching a newscast yesterday. "Right now, the demand for the ethanol has gone up", said the Uncle. "Roll Tide Roll!" said Tom joining us, followed by the usual "yeah" before asking for a "need to go downtown" again. Our host suggested the Explorium, but Tom believes that place is "for kids" only. "They've got some good pictures at Fort Conde", said the Uncle suggesting the replica of the original Fort Conde (made famous after the Battle of Mobile Bay) as a place of interest. Tom would be interested in seeing and hearing Gospel musicians in the downtown area rather than those of the rock 'n' roll genre that can be found on Dauphin Street. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Rain Later" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with audio of caller Tim saying, "It makes me sick" in the background), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to Tim's "dag gone" before the following clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "They are sneaky, they get behind the bush, and do their thing", said one fellow in a classic conversation with our host preserved in an audio recording. "Well tell us something new, we knew that", said the Uncle in the recording. "Please, someone come forward", said the caller asking for an honest politician to step forward. "Thank you so much! Yes, welcome to the show, Uncle Henry Show in progress for a beautiful Monday in the Mobile region", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "All kinds of stuff out there for us to talk about", according to the Uncle, including the sheriff of Baldwin County cursing according to today's edition of the Press-Register. "Very interesting that they thought that was worth printing", said the Uncle on the newspaper's decision to quote the sheriff's cursing in their "Political Skinny" column, which according to our host & Baldwin County resident "says a lot". "I'm finding it very difficult to breathe now, don't call the paramedic", said the Uncle before mentioning Leeanna's return to the show, along with the odor of a strong perfume. "It just, I'm trying, I'm trying to find if it's worth putting on a man or a woman", said the Uncle. "She's left in the top five on my list of perfume experiences, where it's actually physically affected by someone's perfume", said the Uncle before suggesting that our call screener should use a towel to rid herself of the perfume. "The gas prices and the illegal alien problems popping up today", said the Uncle now bringing to our attention news of the speaker of the House of Representatives and Senate majority leader planning to send a letter to G.W. Bush requesting a investigation into gasoline prices. "So they're going to send a letter, they're not actually going to get the investigation going themselves", said the Uncle, who figures that they actually "get to go on the news" and appear as if they have actually done something. As for the subject of immigration, the Uncle has news of a "new national anthem" recording that is bilingual. "They want to show their support for the illegal aliens, so they're releasing it today", said the Uncle on this album that is priced $10 and includes an "urban Latino rhythm". During the first commercial break, our host promoted the restaurant Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, Alabama. After the break, "All right, Uncle Henry Show continues on a beautiful day", said the Uncle before speaking to first live caller Dan. "I called in before, I worked for the same company in South Carolina", said Dan, who learned after changing his mailing address to Mobile that he had a $60 paycheck in the mail after income taxes. "I feel your pain, I do, just like this of, speaking of taxes, the Press-Register had this nice story about where gasoline prices are going", said the Uncle. "Why not cut the taxes on gasoline and maybe they can give it a ceiling", said the Uncle to the lawmakers sending a letter to Bush. "Look what they do with the money in the state of Alabama and I'm going to refresh your memory as the day goes on", said the Uncle before reminding us that 75% of lawmakers absolutely wanted a tax increase about four years ago. "We just got as much extra money (a surplus) without the tax increase, so what happened, nothing", said the Uncle. "Listen, a lot of people don't quite understand this, where we can save our money instead of government spending it on a percent", said Tommy shortly after joining the show. "Just charge us a flat rate, say 30 cents a gallon", Tommy suggested. "Nothing wrong with a little mathematics to start off the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle before summoning Leeanna, who joins our host mainly to promote Cosmetic Dentistry & Implants. "Your perfume and I'm not exaggerating", said the Uncle before he could explain that he can actually taste the perfume whenever our call screener enters and leaves the room. "I feel I've been hit by a giant baby powder club or something", said the Uncle. "I'm wearing the same amount I always wear", said Leeanna before leaving the studio, "you missed me". "All right, the Uncle Henry Show continues, news coming up", said the Uncle before previewing what he calls an "excellent discussion" during the next hour of the show. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!


"Nice" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "You know [that] back in 1917, when that revolution took place up there in Russia", said the late great community activist Lillian Jackson in a classic conversation with the Uncle preserved on tape. "The people will flock there here in there", said Jackson using Bienville Square in Mobile as a gathering point if a "people's revolution" were to occur here. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show in progress on a beautiful, beautiful Friday in this Mobile region", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I want to thank you all for making the Uncle Henry Show the most popular show of its genre in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle as he does on a regular basis. "Breakdown in city services as the City of Mobile lags behind in trash, I mean garbage", said the Uncle on the crisis of late trash pickup. "Very happy today, lots of good news", said our host reporting that the Food & Drug Administration now says that "pot" or marijuana "has no health value" at all. "So stop it!" said the Uncle. "And to add insult to these pot smokers", said the Uncle before bringing to our attention that yesterday was National Pot Smoking Day. The numbers "420 are some kind of signal" according to our host referring to the date April 20th and its significance to pot smokers. "Let's talk to Chuck, hello Chuck", said the Uncle to our first live caller, who finds today "to be a great day in the City of Mobile" with rain being forecast to move into the area sometime today. "Anyhow, I want to congratulate you on one thing", said Chuck thanking our host for having a good clean program and for not calling anybody a "stupid idiot". Our host admits to "thinking bad thoughts" about some callers that involved the words "idiot" and "moron". "I don't use them on the air", said the Uncle, whose "principles remain the same" spite of those words. "Well, good morning, Uncle Henry", said George. "I was listening to C-SPAN last night", said George bringing to our attention a televised discussion on immigration, including one person our caller referred to as an "attractive middle age" lady. "There is something going on this country and our government will do something about it", said George shortly before leaving us. Our host mentioned the recent arrests of hundreds of illegal immigrants across the country, including those working for a certain company. "If you arrest an illegal immigrant and arrest them on bond, do you think they'll really show up", the Uncle asked before the commercial break. After the break, "Hey Uncle Henry, this is Kermit", said our caller via voice message sharing his suspension of some trucks on Highway 90 before expressing his thoughts on Judge Roy Moore after listening to the 10 o'clock hour of yesterday's show. "I've got some solutions for you. First the illegal immigration problem", said Keith just joining us. "I think the illegal immigrants should be turned into slaves", said Keith, something that prompted a great "what!" out of our host before hearing Keith's explanation. "I guess my point is that this campaign is completely under the radar", said Bill after asking our host how the candidates for governor of Alabama stand on issues. "Apparently you're too busy, I understand how life can be", said the Uncle after Bill said that his source for political news is our host. "Do not leave your radio, it will be in the next segment right after the news at 10 o'clock", said the Uncle referring to gubernatorial election news. "Do not expect to find out in a radio commercial", said the Uncle, who used lieutenant governor candidate Luther Strange's "tall" commercials as a perfect example. "Bill, if that what your name was, stand by", said the Uncle before endorsing Hall's Meats. "Hall's Meats does not come from China, Hall's Meats comes from Chickasaw, Alabama", said the Uncle, who also uses a grill built in the USA to cook Hall's products such as hamburgers and sausage. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


"Today?" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much! All right, Uncle Henry Show underway in the Mobile region", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "What a great week it's been, Leeanna's gone", said the Uncle before later adding, "wish the company would give her more vacation time". "I'm just shocked as I can be that some children in a Baldwin County school were watching pornography", said the Uncle. "Would you think there would be some kind of reaction, well, we don't have all the details", said the Uncle. "How in the world is a teacher not aware of the porn show and the other question is where did this contraband come from", our host asked. "Well, there should never be any instance where a child should have access to pornography", said the Uncle to the pornography defenders or lovers of the material. "It's child abuse", said the Uncle before reminding listeners how to call in. "Talked to you early in the week", said Freddie referring to a previous conversation with our host. "They (teachers) may be bringing those videos", said Freddie, which according to him explains why some teachers as of recent were having sexual intercourse with students. "Let me tell you what my pastor told his congregation this past Sunday", said Freddie before sharing the message of attending any church of one's choice, along the upcoming Franklin Graham Festival to be held at the Mobile Civic Center. After the first commercial break, "Hey Uncle Henry this is Al! I see that your friend Taylor Hicks has won again, he lives another week. I see that gas went up two cents", said our regular voice message commentator, who sees gasoline priced at $4.00 in the future. "Yes, the children involved in the porn thing need to be severely punished", said the Uncle, along with some counseling. "Should he put all the oil company executives under house arrest", said the Uncle giving ideas to Al about what G.W. Bush should do, along with sending troops over to oil refineries and setting a limit for drivers. "That's not what we want a president to do", said the Uncle. "Should the president set the price for coffee", another idea by our host, along with ideas for the price of movie theater tickets and cereal. "Unless you want to make it a government takeover of an industry, I don't know what you want the president to do", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller. "I don't want a president determining a price for what the company sets it for", said the Uncle to our caller. "Well, right now, the government's taking over the oil industry is the Saudi Arabian and Venezuela government", said our caller. "Well, we have a vote for government taking over oil", said the Uncle before speaking to Jack. "What did you just say, please", said the Uncle before Jack repeated for him that summer seems to be "coming early" this year according to the temperatures. "Whatever the good Lord sends us, I can live and I can survive", said Jack. "Let's talk to John, hello John (busy signal). Lost John", said the Uncle. "If you look at them over a series of years (five years), actually oil companies don't profit or haven't profited", said the Uncle. "After the news, more phone calls and usual voice mail from people", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


"WBPG to be CW station; WJTC will go independent"

"Still" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (followed by audio of Tim saying, "Dag, gum it" or something similar, such as "dag gone it"). Those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") followed the Tim audio clip before this regularly played clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). The pre-recorded introduction began airing with, "10 WPMI presents The Uncle Henry Show", excluding the full "NewsRadio 710" branding from reaching our ears today. "Thank you so much! Yes! Uncle Henry Show in progress", said the Uncle greeting one & all on a beautiful Wednesday morning. "I enjoy talking to you, I've been thinking of you, I've been thinking of you last night", said the Uncle reflecting on his night that included watching the popular TV program "American Idol" and the commercials and promotions that air between breaks. Our host recalls WALA Channel 10's Bob Grip's preview of the 9 o'clock newscast as, "Coming up tonight on FOX 10 News, reaction to Taylor Hicks' performance on American Idol". Our host reminded listeners they can telephone the show by dialing (251) 479-2723 or by simply leaving a voice message at (251) 706-BULL "Some of the best thoughts come after the show is over", said the Uncle. "Now, a bunch of people are trying to criticize President Bush on the gas prices, I don't understand that", said the Uncle. "Is that what the president's job is, to control the prices", the Uncle asked himself and listeners. "I don't understand why he hasn't put a cap on it", said the Uncle quoting someone he spoke with recently. "What do you want him to do? Perhaps you want him to takeover a country, take their oil", said the Uncle. "So all of you who want to blame him, you're out of your minds", said the Uncle before suggesting that these critics turn to Congress for an explanation to the problem of drilling for oil in Alaska. "If you want pressure put on the oil companies, you should put pressure on your congressman", said the Uncle. "Maybe this is part of some master plan, annex Mexico", our host wonders. "Hello!" said the Uncle to our first live caller Sherry, who asked, "Where's Leeanna?" "She's gone!" said the Uncle, giving our caller the idea that our regular call screener "gone for good" before our host confirmed for her that Leeanna is gone for the time being, a week to be precise. "You know who he (Taylor Hicks) reminds me, along with that little laugh, Goober", said Sherry. "Last night's was the most excellent slate of songs", said the Uncle after Sherry mentioned the old songs "brought back" by the contestants. "Bob Grip would never support Taylor Hicks unless it's like he's going to win", according to the Uncle. "Isn't it great to be from Alabama", said Sherry before leaving us. "The Bob Grip instinct" is where our host is placing his trust into the outcome of the singing competition. After the first commercial break, "Uncle Henry Show continues on this beautiful Wednesday", said the Uncle before speaking to Mike, who addressed our host as "brother" before giving everyone a "Roll Tide" shout. Though Michael finds Hicks to be a good singer, he sees his competitor named Paris to be the better singer. "According to Bob Grip, he's the one to follow", the Uncle reminded Michael, causing him to burst out with laughter. "I think you're exactly right about the Congress", said Michael on our host's suggestion about turning to Congress about oil prices. "Well Uncle Henry, enjoyed your show, brother", said Michael before leaving us. "This week, OPEC said, 'well, the world wide demand in increasing', well, how's that possible", said the Uncle. "Do you understand what I'm saying? If I have something to sell and I'm always worried about something, do you think I would be worried about something", said the Uncle. "I would like to make a couple of comments, I can't believe that people think this TV show 'American Idol' is the most important thing in their lives", said Bill whom our host recognized. "It's the only show left where you can watch with your child", according to the Uncle on the show's appeal and popularity. "You can definitely learn what verbal abuse is from these judges", said Bill referring to the judges on "American Idol". "Oil price is set on speculation", said Bill before comparing that speculation to that of (jokingly) worrying that his wife is "cheating" on him with another fellow. "Roy Moore is here, he's not on the phone, he's actually here, and we're going to talk with him", said the Uncle before the commercials, the station ID, and the newsbreak. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Warm and Dry" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Uncle Henry, there are a lot of ignorant people in your radio audience and the country as a whole". Following that clip was, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that regularly played clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show underway on this beautiful Tuesday in the Mobile region, enduring record high temperatures, maintaining this broadcast despite the incredible heat", said the Uncle greeting his listeners. "Hello Moe Brooks", said the Uncle speaking to this candidate for lieutenant governor. "You were in the (Alabama) legislature for a time", our host acknowledged. "Last time you were on this program, Moe Brooks, we were talking about taxes and the state of Alabama fiscally", said the Uncle before taking a message (with sound effects) on tax ranks written by "Bad Cat" from the electronic mailbox. "That's an appropriate name", said Moe with a laugh. "The Alabama legislators passed a tax holiday", the Uncle mentioned before asking Brooks if he sees this as a good idea, though the gubernatorial candidate believes the legislators should be looking at in more ways than here. "We're focused here with this piece of legislature on three or four days", said Moe. Our host brought to Brooks' attention fellow candidate Luther Strange and his numerous campaign commercials acknowledging his height (6'9), yet our host knows very little about him. "A lot of people don't know he's a professional lobbyist", said Moe, who is well aware of those commercials giving his height attention. Instead of using this segment as a "dump on Luther Strange session", Brooks mentioned all the candidates for lieutenant governor, including George Wallace, Jr., Jim Folsom, Jr., and of course Luther Strange. "Of course, I'm Moe Brooks and I want to prevail in this campaign", said Moe. "Uncle Henry, you have been very kind to allow me to express my viewpoint", said Moe before leaving us, allowing a few commercials to air. After the commercial break, "We are going toward socialized medicine, I always thought the school system was in despair", said the late community activist Lillian Jackson in a classic audio clip. After reminding listeners to dial (251) 479-2723 to join the show, "Alabama Legislative session done, I'm glad they've done the tax holiday", said the Uncle on this time period that begins on the first Wednesday of August before the new school year. "This voting, moving the presidential primary", said the Uncle on this last day decision to move the state's presidential primary to Mardi Gras, specifically the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. "This is really eliminating of the Mardi Gras, the party vote", said the Uncle. "It just doesn't sound well thought out, why does it have to be a Tuesday, why can't it be Wednesday, why can't it be another Tuesday", our host asked, "I just don't get that". Our first live caller joined our host with a "Roll Tide" shout before sharing the "first failure of socialism" in Jerusalem during Biblical times. "Before going on with your love of socialism, it was voluntary", said the Uncle. "You just heard it right here, we had an incredible conservative talking about lobbyists", said the Uncle on the depth of today's program, including the transition to socialism. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Quite Warm" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to, "Uncle Henry, to a smoker, the world is their ash tray". Following that voice message was, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show underway on a beautiful Monday", said the Uncle greeting one & all in the Gulf region, including parts of Florida where 710 AM's signal penetrate, according to the electronic mail our host has received. "To those Floridians listening, God bless you", said the Uncle to some listeners using aluminum foil to hear the show. "My taxes have been done and sent in since the beginning of March", said the Uncle, who now wishes to have his forms back to make sure his tax return "only benefit(s) those living in the United States". "The least they could do is let us comment", according to our host suggesting "a special comments page" for tax forms. "Many of the people in this area, if the hurricane came near your county, you get an automatic exemption", our host reminded listeners. "Numerous bills that have not been resolved, things that could have happen" will be voted on today in the Alabama Legislature, including the sales tax holiday before the new school year. "I haven't bought a globe in a long time", said the Uncle suggesting school items that would be tax-free. "He said we could not stop illegal aliens from coming in", our host asked first live caller Clark, who called during Friday's show hosted by program director Scott O'Brien and our vacationing call screener Leeanna. "Don't tell me we can't keep out illegal aliens", said Clark on what he believes was basically the only topic Scott O'Brien commented on last Friday. "I agree with you, you're right, Scott O'Brien wrong", said the Uncle. "I don't even want to discuss what to do with the people already here illegally", said the Uncle. "You're right, there's big forces in this country that want to continue flow", said the Uncle on what he sees as a "social revolution" in illegal immigration. "I hope they take care of the old people", said the Uncle before speaking to Larry. "I'm so fed up with these people calling these people illegal immigrants, they're trespassers", said Larry. "Let me ask you this Larry, because you are a thinker and I've been thinking about this", said the Uncle before asking the caller about these illegal residents working below minimum wage. "There's going to be a demand for illegal workers, there's not going to be a demand for people already here legally", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "Hey old man, this is Danny. I'm out here Friday night watching the BayBears play the Mud Cats", said this fellow via voice message. "Still enjoying myself, drinking a Co-Cola", said Danny ending his voice message. "I would like to give you some of my thoughts on this immigration garbage", said "the beloved Mr. C." before saying that it all began with NAFTA. "I'll tell you this, if push comes to shove", said Mr. C. telling all to "just wait until these Mexicans show their behind". "These are the true immigrants, not these punks coming", said Mr. C. referring to the immigrants that made the USA what it is now. "Those people are not paying Social Security, they're not paying income taxes, they're not paying anything contributing", said Mr. C. before leaving us on a message that he wants listeners to remember. "Now all the experts are saying Democrats are going to have power because of all the things going wrong with the Bush administration, so look for socialism ahead", said the Uncle ending today's half-hour of the show. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Breezy" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show without the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town") or those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973"), but from "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). The Rebecca Wilson audio and "cut your volume down" clips were included in the opening. "NewsRadio 710 WPMI, Uncle Henry has the day off today, so it's Leeanna and me", said program director Scott O'Brien introducing himself and our regular call screener. "Do you know what Uncle Henry plans to do on this Good Friday", Scott asked Leeanna. "Goof off", according to Leeanna, who honestly has no idea about the Uncle's true whereabouts. Scott shared newsreader and "student of the Bible" Michael P. Sloan's research of possible answers to why today is known as "Good Friday" or "Holy Friday", as it was known as before the "good" came into existence for unknown reasons. "We may show up at an Easter sunrise service, I'm not sure", said Scott on his family's plans for Easter, including a special breakfast. "It's open line Friday, I had Michael Chertoff", said Scott getting ready to play the seven or eight minute interview he conducted with the secretary at about 6:30 AM before making his way into Mobile to attend a conference on hurricane preparedness and to meet Gov. Bob Riley. "This was now, um, this is not going to play", said Scott, giving Leeanna time to say, "You broke it" before getting the interview to play about five seconds later. "This is the Uncle Henry Show, we'll be back with your phone calls", said Scott minutes before the actual commercial break, but first he asked listeners and Leeanna what they think about Chertoff's stance on the USA's borders. "The point of the matter is, a man is going to feed his family, and many of these people who come into this country illegally are not going to attack you", said Scott. "You can put up all the fences you want", said Scott, along with the suggestion of electrifying them. "They'll still keep going", said Scott. "Mr. Chertoff agrees that the borders should be safe and secured", said Scott as the sound signaling a cellular phone's incoming call can be heard in the background. After the first commercial break, "It's the Uncle Henry Show on NewsRadio 710 WPMI, I'm Scott O'Brien hosting for the master along with Leeanna Matteson", said Scott before speaking to our first live caller. "We're a member of a group of very few out of the total number of countries who have a good standard of living", said our caller before saying "might as well" open up the borders to the USA. "The idea was bring these people in to do the work that we don't want to do", said our caller speaking about the idea of a guest worker program. "What we're doing now is simply not working, it won't work next week, it won't work next month", said Scott. "I've got a couple of more calls coming up and a newsbreak", said Scott before speaking to our next caller, who finds the show awful without the Uncle. Scott claimed to have no idea what the fellow said by asking Leeanna, who interprets the call as anger toward the Uncle's absence. "Don't blame the messenger", said Scott referring to himself. "J.C., what's on your mind", said Scott, with the fellow from the southern part of Mobile County responding with, "the immigrants", including memory of the old Kimberly-Clark paper mill before the move to Mexico for the cheap labor. "It's a good thing Uncle Henry is not here to see your dress", said Scott. "It's his favorite dress", Leeanna replied. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.6/5!


"Beach Weekend" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to an odd voice message regarding the late "Peanut Man", Mobile's well known peanut peddler following, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much! Thank you so much, listener, a pleasure to be here with you", said the Uncle greeting one & all in the region he now refers to as Lower Alabama or the Gulf region rather than the Mobile region. "Now what, there's a lot we need to talk about today", said the Uncle, who expects more calls "to trickle in about the Tillman deal" and some suggestions for a temporary sheriff to be installed before this year's election. "We had Mayor Jones take office, assemble just about everybody in Mobile on committees", said the Uncle speaking about yesterday's "State of the County" meeting; yet today's news headline in the Press-Register is a litter crackdown. "Back to the topic of who should be appointed the new sheriff, the interim sheriff of Mobile County", said the Uncle before playing a voice message or three from "The Idea Guy" after reminding listeners to telephone the show by dialing (251) 479-2723. "I think I've come up with a possible answer to this situation, what if Harold Dodge were to run for sheriff", said "Idea" referring to the Mobile County Public School System superintendent. "He can hound David Thomas for other stuff", "Idea" added among the positives of having Dodge sheriff in Mobile County. After the first commercial break, "Hey Uncle Henry, you know (if) Harold Dodge did win the sheriff's position", said this fellow via voice message suggesting that the City of Mobile changes its name to Dodge City. "How about that, Dodge City?" said our caller before suggesting a big map similar to that of the one on the TV program "Bonanza", something else that would bring visitors to the cruise terminal in downtown Mobile. "Press-Register highlights all the parts about litter, the mayor wants to get aggressive about litter", said the Uncle. "There is a City of Mobile (in spite of the Mobile Register becoming the Press-Register again), it seems like there isn't any effort to make public safety a priority and more police a priority", according to the Uncle. "We're going to buy more garbage cans, how about more police", said the Uncle before speaking to first live caller Mike. "Mike Dow is right, we need a new trash czar", said Mike. "Let's talk to John, hello John, hello John, hello, listener", said the Uncle, "there's a man on the end of this line". "There were recent news stories on red light cameras, I think there was a brand new study on how they not prevent accidents", said the Uncle after John joined us at last. "It is always talked about as a safety measure", according to the Uncle, yet later on it becomes an issue for the taxpayer. "In my opinion, I think Jack Tillman and his family have been put through the ringer", said our next caller. "When someone pleads guilty and they say that's not really an admission of guilt", said the Uncle before adding that "to the average person" it indicates that the person is guilty. Our caller believes that Tillman was just trying "to get over" his troubles in the courtroom by pleading "guilty". "Both sides will never have a resolution because we never got to have this thing follow the course of all", said the Uncle. "I never call your show", said Sarah joining us for the first time before suggesting a new system to keep the office of sheriff accountable. "People are human and they're going to do these things obviously", said Sarah. "I think the man, he needs to be incarcerated, he has no remorse", said Sarah. "He needs to account to the public in some other way", suggested by Sarah seconds before the commercial break leading up to the Michael P. Sloan newsbreak. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Notes of Interest:

Our host will be taking Friday off, as it is the Friday before Easter. In the meantime our regular call screener Leeanna and program director Scott O'Brien will be hosting together between 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM on 710 AM.

Folks, a sign of change was in Mobile's airwaves this week and this morning the change was clear on the 104.1 radio frequency. WYOK 104.1 FM got rid of its contemporary hit radio format and four staff members in preparation of a country music format that was unclear until 8:00 AM today. Twenty-four hours before "Kicks 104" (new brand name) made its debut, the song "Sweet Home Alabama" and a special announcement played continuously. The publication Radio & Records and Mike Brantley of the Press-Register was given different information about WYOK-FM by market manager Gary Pizzati, yet at the very end the new formats given to them ("mainstream rock 'n' roll" and "smooth jazz" respectively) turned out to be false. Brantley was also told early this week that the station would be renamed "Coast 104" at 8:00 AM today and that smooth jazz music will be the format. Once again, WYOK-FM, owned by Cumulus Broadcasting is trying to compete against a station already successful with a particular format. Like Top 40 station WABB 97 FM (locally owned by Dittman Broadcasting), country music station WKSJ 95 FM (Clear Channel Communications) has been successful with its format for many years in the Mobile region.

WYOK-FM Contact Information

(251) 652-2000 (Telephone Number)
(251) 652-2001 (Fax Number)

"New format for radio's WYOK, but what is it?"

"Same Song" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of our host, along with Dan Brennan and Shelby Mitchell of WKSJ-FM's "The Breakfast Club". Our host was ranting about the resignation of Mobile County Sheriff Jack Tillman during his regular commentary segment on the country music station. "If I were an illegal immigrant, I would ask for the Tillman deal", said the Uncle referring to the former sheriff's plea deal in court. "Somebody needs to get a message to Hollywood Barkley", said the Uncle at the end of his rant on WKSJ-FM. Following our host's commentary earlier today was this regularly played audio clip: "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Thank you so much, Uncle Henry Show in progress on a beautiful Wednesday in the Gulf region in Lower Alabama", said the Uncle greeting one & all on the day following Tillman's resignation. Our host checked his voice messages for reaction to yesterday's news, mainly "deleting and deleting and deleting", but two voice messages did stand out. One message was recorded by our regular commentator Al. "So the little deal there upsetting Al", said the Uncle before playing a message from "Idea", which immediately followed Al's according to our host. "Maybe they need to put David Thomas in as the new sheriff", said "Idea" suggesting the school board president for the Mobile County Public School System. "An interesting turn of events", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller Michael, who received some electronic mail from the American Family Association informing him about an Alabama teacher named Steven Watt imposing his own personal beliefs in a video slideshow shown to his students. "This is the kind of trash that I'm talking about", said Michael, though he has no children in order to know what really goes on in the Mobile County Public School System. "So this is the guy that's running for state legislator", said the Uncle before speaking to Freddie. "When my children, when I was disciplining my children, I did not have a high popularity in my household, but I did not step aside", said the Uncle during Freddie's call. In spite of Freddie going off "on the deep" discussing G.W. Bush's popularity ratings, our host admits that the fellow kept the blood flowing. After the first commercial break "a special guest" will join the show. Audio from the Michael C. Dow era played after the first commercial break, signaling Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine's appearance in the studio to discuss Highway 98, or "Bloody 98". "Commissioner, the governor has to appoint a sheriff", said the Uncle before asking, "Why does he have to do it now?" "What we need is someone over there", said Nodine explaining that until the July primary, there must be a sheriff in place. "As for Jack, I think he's the best sheriff Mobile County has ever had", said Bill speaking on behalf of folks in Semmes, Alabama and hopes that the misdemeanor charges against Tillman don't stick around too long. "He's glad things are over and he loves this community", said Nodine answering our host about Tillman's thoughts after resignation. "Steve Nodine here, not for the whole show, he's got a press conference about Bloody 98", said the Uncle before doing his live commercial for Woody's Barbecue restaurant in Daphne, Alabama. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


"The String Continues" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air" in a less than smooth transition that had loyal listeners wondering. Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right"). "Uncle Henry, I'm sitting here watching these protest marches on FOX News", said "Idea" before suggesting that our host greets Spanish-speaking listeners in their language. "It may help to do it in Poland, German, Japanese, or other languages", said "Idea" before ending his message. "Yes", the Uncle said twice during his pre-recorded introduction before his usual shout of, "Thank you so much!" "A Tuesday unrivaled in its beauty. Yes, so many topics to discuss", said the Uncle before bringing to our attention "on a serious note" Leeanna's absence after surgery was performed on her pappy, or father. "You are free to include Leeanna in the prayer, but direct the prayer toward Leeanna's father", said the Uncle before bringing up "the funniest Press-Register in the history of the Press-Register", including "a rare thing indeed" done by editorial cartoonist J. D. Crowe in a news story on the court case of David Thomas of the Mobile County Public School System. "I want to thank the Register for printing the transcript of the sociologist", said the Uncle before mentioning Mobile County Sheriff Jack Tillman's early resignation this morning. "There was a recent politician in the last several years who got into legal problems", said the Uncle comparing this unnamed person to the route Tillman is taking. "Too bad Leeanna isn't here", said the Uncle, who would be interested in hearing our regular call screener act out the sociologist testifying in the Thomas case. Unfortunately we lost potential first live caller Bill before the first commercial break. "Uncle Henry Show (pause) brought to you in part by Woody's Barbecue", said the Uncle in a live commercial for the Daphne, Alabama establishment. After the first commercial break, "Uncle Henry, I've been thinking about this immigration problem", said "Idea" before suggesting that all 12 million or so illegal immigrants be taken in the USA legally in exchange for certain criminals to live in Cuba. "Swap our bad people for their people who may not be", said "Idea". "I think [what] we need to do on this sheriff's race, I think we need a segment" on where the candidates are going to be, according to our first caller. "I'm going to get some of these fellows here on the show", said the Uncle, who admits this is very difficult due to the large number of candidates running for sheriff. Speaking of Sam Cochran's name being mentioned, the "Baldwin County signs for Sam Cochran" our host reported last week are now missing. "I just wanted to be here legally and I don't understand why that's such a big problem", said our next caller regarding citizenship and immigration. "Just as you listener, I have been thinking about this issue (immigration)", said the Uncle, whose anger continues to grow "day by day" over the USA's border. "I want a border that is secure", said the Uncle. "We'll figure out what to do about the people already here, we'll figure that out later", said the Uncle. "Hey, Brian, how are you doing", said Brian before suggesting "a new Panama Canal" along the Mexican border. "You're advocating [some] kind of a moat which would serve as a river", said the Uncle. "If you look at the costs, well, just look at the pros and cons", Brian added. "Grant citizenship for everyone who builds this wall", our host suggested before Brian left us. "If you want to give me a drawing of your moat canal, I would appreciate [that]", said the Uncle after reminding listeners how to contact him by mail. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

The address is….

Uncle Henry
555 Broadcast Drive
Third Floor
Mobile, Alabama 36606

Notes of Interest:

WKRG-TV5 interrupted today's airing of "The Price is Right" at 10:50 AM for a special report on Mobile County Sheriff Jack Tillman's resignation, including a live report from Government Plaza in downtown Mobile. After a couple of bumpers reminding viewers to "stay tuned" for further information and "we now return to our regularly scheduled program already in progress", today's "The Price is Right" was back on the air at 10:52 AM. Good day!

"Another Nice Day" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to, "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air". Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right). "Thank you so much! Yes, a pleasure, I'm enjoying the program already", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "So much for us to discuss, issues on every level of our lives to be discussed on today's Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle, "my goodness, all these people out there protesting". "So many of these people, with their countries, the countries they came from", said the Uncle referring to the flags of home countries being flown along with the Stars and Stripes. "Dallas Morning News says there were some counter protesting there", said the Uncle before reading the part that Dallas police can only protect these folks up to a point. "I wasn't expecting it to be this bad", said one 16-year-old counter protester, who noticed water bottles being thrown during the Dallas protests. "Now a local angle to this story, there is a story in the Washington Times, pay attention to this", said the Uncle before reading this news article with a "Mobile, Alabama angle". "Local Alabama men had jobs and when the illegal aliens showed up, they were [laid off]", said the Uncle summoning up the story that is available for all online. "The illegal aliens are here and they'll work for less" is how our host interprets this story, which contradicts the belief that legal residents are not interested in jobs that many illegal immigrants have. After the first commercial break, "Good morning, Uncle Henry, this is Billy. I hope you're having a good day, this is Friday", said our caller via voice message on a Friday, a day when he's usually able to hear the show. "These people need to be sent home, period", said Billy. "We have trains, airplanes, private cars, buses, people would be happy to send them back to the Rio Grande", said Billy. "I can say this, I know what I'm talking about, I've been experiencing it over the past seven years", said our first live caller Eric sharing his workplace and home experience with immigrants whom he would call his neighbors. "I didn't call in to talk about illegals", said our next caller before bringing to our attention an official listing of states ranked by taxes, with Alabama at #25. "Anyway, I just wanted to point that out to everybody", said our caller. "Let's talk to Mike", said the Uncle before Mike gave everyone a "Roll Tide" shout. "Most of them (immigrants), just like Eric said, are pretty decent hard working people", said Mike, who is interested in speaking to Eric later on. "At the first part of this year, I hired landscapers of my own", said the Uncle speaking about the two brothers who just happened to be Auburn graduates. "Yes, I Uncle Henry have hired Auburn grads", our host confirmed for us. "They're not illegals, they're criminals", said our next caller. "Congress and the Senate are not doing their jobs", said our caller before the Uncle reminded him that the Congress has not done their job well over the past several decades. Our host had to end this discussion, as he was taking precious commercial time at about 9:58 AM. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


Notes of Interest:

"Lots of Sun" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

"You're watching NBC 15 News on FOX, on WPMI.com" - WPMI-TV Anchor Mike Rush, Sunday

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a Ron Reams audio clip before "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air" can be heard. Following that clip from Mobile's radio past were Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right). "Hey Uncle Henry, this is B.W.", said this caller via voice message comparing the Mobile Metro Jail to the Mexican border as being "real open" after reading about two prisoners leaving own their own. "Thank you so much, thank you so much for listening to this program", said the Uncle greeting one & all still broadcasting live from Mobile no matter the "hazardous conditions". "Moe Brooks coming up in the 10 o'clock hour, we're going to talk with him a little bit", said the Uncle previewing his conversation with the candidate for lieutenant governor. "After all the hale storm of criticism", said the Uncle before later adding, "finally, the mayor has a proposal" on how the senior system in West Mobile should be funded. "It's a very exciting day in Mobile", said the Uncle before speaking to first live caller Jimmy, who has been following the situation at Gulf Shores High School by reading the Register. "I thought the fellow was a girl", said Jimmy referring to the young fellow accused of plotting a school shooting on the anniversary of the Columbine High School massacre. When our host saw the fellow's picture, he thought, "Well that's a mistake, it's not a guy" before realizing that he is male. "A haircut, a butt 'whoopin', and Christ", said the Uncle after Jimmy mentioned the first two suggestions. "A Haircut, a Butt Whoopin, and Christ: The Recipe for Raising Your Teen" is our host's idea for a book title. "Children from age, when they [come right] out of the momma until they leave the house need structure", said the Uncle. "No kid of mine is going to dress up like a witch", said the Uncle, whether the child is living on his own or not. Our host shared his viewing experience of the TV program "The Wife Swap"; including the "terrible message" he witnessed on the screen on account of his family encouraging him to watch. After the first commercial break, a voice message Tim recorded after making pancakes that resemble Fred "Hollywood" Barkley and Jesse Jackson. "I'm going to make some money on these things", said Tim before ending his message. "Coming up the next segment, we're going to have Moe Brooks. "He was going to be here in person, but he's in Montgomery for an imminent domain rally", said the Uncle before speaking to Ron Reams of WPMI-TV on the telephone. "I don't understand why people are afraid to do their job with their children", said the Uncle before Ron assumed that some parents are "letting the world" do their job. "The Book of Proverbs is full of knowledge", said Ron, including Solomon's messages that still apply today. "Always enjoy Ron Reams, he would make an excellent co-host, he would make an excellent host on one of my mini-vacations", said the Uncle before summoning our call screener Leeanna. She was asked about "that horrible Wife Swap" show last night, which she actually enjoyed. "What's the name of this doctor you're involved with", said the Uncle participating in this small commercial of hers for Dr. Scott. After the commercials, station ID, and newsbreak, our host will speak to Moe Brooks by telephone. "We're going to find out how tall he is and other important stuff", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.5/5!


"Cooler and Dry" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with the Uncle saying "yes" during the song), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message from Crochet. "Hey, Uncle Henry, this is Crochet", said Crochet before saying his poem for one "Flower Girl". Following that voice message was a clip from Mobile's radio past ("Ok here we go, hello you're on the air), Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six") of the Mobile City Council, and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds"). Ending this theme of audio clips on today being "a great day in the City of Mobile" was Tim ("it is a great day in the City of Mobile, yeah that's right). "This David Thomas stuff, I had to get a dag gum spread sheet on my computer to keep up", said Tim via voice message. "This is going to be a long spring break, Uncle Henry", said Tim via ending his message. "Thank you so much, oh thank you so much, listener", said the Uncle greeting one & all on a "beautiful Monday in this Gulf Coast region". "Instead of Mobile region, perhaps follow the example of the Press-Register", said the Uncle considering the term "Gulf Coast region" in place of Mobile, which the Register dropped from the title of its newspaper as of this Sunday. "I didn't know the Gulf Coast region had that (incompetence) as a charge" for impeachment, said the Uncle after learning of the charges against David Thomas of the Mobile County Public School System. "Before we move on to other topics", said the Uncle before asking himself "who would publicly step up" and defend David Thomas. A voice message from our regular commentator Al played following our host's question. "He's a coward, a no good coward, man", said Al speaking bitterly about John Tyson of the Mobile County District Attorney office before ending his message. "It boggles my mind that someone [who] has done such a terrible job as David Thomas that you [believe] is in need of defense", said the Uncle. After the first commercial break, "Hey old man, guess who", said our next caller. "If anybody in Mobile's got any real sense, they'd start going to the polls, we need an entirely new school board, a new mayor, an entirely new city council", said this fellow via voice message. "I have news in the sheriff's race", said the Uncle after taking a walk outdoors recently since his gout was not acting up then. "Shockingly I have seen 'Sam Cochran for Sheriff' yard signs in Baldwin County", said the Uncle, something he finds "very, very interesting". "People ask me what did he do", said Tim referring to Thomas as he himself tries to keep up with the charges revealed and pending. "I remember years ago when the Mardi Gras throws were not elaborate", said our next caller Steve, including mention of his Mardi Gras experience in New Orleans, Louisiana. "I guess he still thinks he's living pre-1964 or something", according to Steve talking about Al earlier. "I wonder how prevalent is that attitude", Steve asked. "Hello, Uncle Henry, this is Bill", said our next caller after our host asked if Mr. C was on the telephone. "May I make a suggestion", said Bill regarding the idea of Mr. C. writing a book about himself. Our host reminded listeners that the show is available online in a "podcast" available at NewsRadio710.com. "Look for the Uncle Henry with the headphones", said the Uncle before his live commercial for Woody's Barbecue in Daphne, Alabama. "They have eight TVs, they have eight TVs for you to watch the basketball game(s) and eat barbecue", said the Uncle in the commercial. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.4/5!


"April, Too?" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar