Today's Show

We start off today's show without the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), but with the song "Taking Pride in Mobile". The song was followed by those familiar notes of ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to two audio clips ("I can't hear you, cut your volume down" and "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 and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). Today's first voice message comes from a fellow who almost had an accident with a "good old boy" truck. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening, thank you for joining the Uncle Henry Show. I'm already enjoying the show", said the Uncle after accomplishing the latter. "The long distance number is 251-479-2723", said the Uncle before getting to the first of today's "numerous topics". "Driving, and teenage driving", said the Uncle, who has read an article on what Alabama state legislators want to propose to restrict young drivers. "The new bill would reduce it (number of passengers) to one passenger", said the Uncle, causing a "major social shift" among teenage drivers. "What they're proposing would be an end to that", said the Uncle, which he believes would give the City of Mobile a reason not to have checkpoints. "Anything that restricts a teenager, I like it. I don't like them being out there at all", said the Uncle. "In fact, vehicles make me nervous", he added. "Another thing they want to do in the Alabama Legislature is to prevent anyone 18 or under from using a cell[ular] phone", said the Uncle. "Always in favor of it", said the Uncle before mentioning a law that would "affect you, the adult person". "Allowing these small town police officers back on the Interstate. They are also looking at increasing the penalty for not wearing a seat belt", said the Uncle. "There would be times when I lay down in the backseat", said the Uncle, who believes he would be arrested if the Legislature has its way with a new seat belt law. "They also want to toughen penalties for people without a driver's license or insurance", said the Uncle, which he likes. "I'm very excited, because there are going to be more restrictions on teenagers", said the Uncle. "You have these children riding around in these vehicles, getting into all sorts of trouble", said the Uncle. Our host apologizes to all the callers on hold before the first commercial break. "Leeanna, not paying attention to the screening. I'm going to have a conference with her", said the Uncle before taking a break. After the break, "I'm up here in Jacksonville-like I tell you, bonding", said "The Idea Guy" in a voice message. "Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710. Rush Limbaugh comes on in about an hour and ten minutes", said the Uncle, who will be keeping listeners company until then. Our first live caller Judy agrees with the Uncle on passenger restrictions, but she troubles our host with the possibility of more teenage drivers on the road. "Maybe we need to make 17 the driving age", the Uncle suggested. "They don't need to drive everyday", our next caller suggested following Judy. "It doesn't matter what kind of vehicle it is, anyway", said the Uncle. "It could be two little cars that have no business racing", said the Uncle. "If they have no job after school, why do they have business riding these cars?" the Uncle asked. "We'll be checking e-mail", the Uncle said to his audience. Our host has received plenty of "lengthy, thoughtful e-mails" lately. "You know, teenagers have every bit of right as grown-ups", said our next caller, interpreting what one organization believes about teenagers. "They are living off the largess of the older. The mature-the mature are the ones providing for these youngsters", said the Uncle. "They don't need to be riding around. Riding around, drinking beer", said the Uncle. "Go [look] in the ditches near a high school", said the Uncle, who will not say what he found in the ditches. "Society needs to pay more attention to what's in the ditches near high schools", said the Uncle. "It's a new world out there", said the Uncle before speaking to caller Grimes. "I think that the parents should get smart", said Grimes, who helped raise a granddaughter until she was a teenager. "One day, she comes in, ready to get somewhere", said Grimes, yet the automobile would not start, leading up to an argument. "Desperate times requires desperate measures", said the Uncle. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.6/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show without the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), but with a song about complaining. The audio was followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to yet another irregularly played audio clip. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show Dan Daniels followed. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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 for listening. A pleasure being here with you today on the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle, who is looking forward to interacting with us for "the rest of this month and the following month". "Many people excited about the war protests in Mobile", said the Uncle, who has heard about people honking their car horns and giving a "thumbs up" to the protestors. "War protests in many places in the United States, including Washington", said the Uncle before getting to a related news story. "War protestors spray paint steps of Capitol building", said the Uncle, as featured in "The Hill" newspaper available to members of Congress. "Sounds like there's almost a swat team of janitors", said the Uncle after reading the story. "You, that might be a money making idea if we charge for pictures of people spray painting government property", said the Uncle. "Seeking a confrontation. I wonder how far do you let them go before you say, 'Enough is enough?'" the Uncle asked if he were a Capitol police officer. Our first live caller turned out to be a prankster, who played audio of our host saying, "It's rolling, baby" in reference to former Alabama Crimson Tide coach Mike Price. "Well thanks Leeanna!" the Uncle shouted, as he feels irritable. "I was wondering if she was some sort of protestor, because she has some sort of gumption", said the Uncle before taking a commercial break. After the break, "We have the news coming up in less than 15 minutes", said the Uncle before speaking to our first real caller "Sly Boy". "You are so absolutely right as you can be", said the Uncle after hearing "Sly Boy's" comments on the spray paint story, including his own situation if the words "Jesus saves" were spray painted. "They were allowed to do so", said the Uncle on the protestors. "Scott O'Brien, going to be having some surgery as of this Wednesday", said the Uncle after hearing a lady caller say she will put the program director on her prayer list. "He was like a member of the family, he is a really good guy", said the Uncle, who often disagrees with Scott on certain topics. "I'd like to say something about these mercenaries", said one caller, referring to those in West Asia. "Try to love thy neighbor, against the bullets", said the Uncle. "It's a sad day when many people who have a voice don't need to say [anything]", said Bill in response to Saturday's protests in Washington. "These people's opinions mean absolutely nothing because they are stupid", said Bill before ending his call. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 3.8/5!


"Bundel Up" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show with 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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "On the Moon Pie drop (discussion) today, let me put it like this: if an azalea drops down, it speaks for the city", said caller Daniel in a voice message. "Now what would you rather have, Uncle Henry?" Daniel asked at the end of his message. "Thank you so much! Thank you so much. Welcome to the show", said the Uncle greeting one & all on a "beautiful Friday" morning in the south Alabama region. "So many things we can discuss together, if we care to do so", said the Uncle before reminding listeners how to contact him on the air and by electronic mail. "You were asking about the Moon Pie debate", the Uncle said in response to Daniel's voice message. "I don't know if you were directing the question to me, point blank", said the Uncle, but he says that his azaleas are "ornery" compared to others he's seen in the area. "I have had difficulties with my own azaleas", said the Uncle, who is not sure whether it's the soil or his 10 lb. puppy dog "diving on the bushes". "It will nip little branches off the bush. It will prune the azaleas for me", said the Uncle. "It will act like Barry Sanders or Reggie Bush" on the azalea bushes, said the Uncle. "They are a point of conflict within me", said the Uncle. "I do want to train the dog and give it walkings and things like that, but at the same time I don't know if the training will take quick enough to save the bushes", said the Uncle. "You were painting a negative picture of the Moon Pie with your conception of what the Moon Pie eater is like", said the Uncle, who is an occasional Moon Pie eater. "I would not go out and get a bunch of them on a regular basis", said the Uncle. "I'm not going to go on your proposition of dropping the azalea", said the Uncle after hearing Daniel's idea of a Moon Pie eater. "If you say you're going to do something like a Moon Pie (drop)", said the Uncle, the world would give a chuckle in response. Our host moves forward to a Press-Register article on Yvonne Kennedy's future as president of Bishop State Community College in Mobile. "Ask any reasonable person that would say, 'of course remove her' ", said the Uncle. "The incompetence has been shown. When someone has been doing an awful job", said the Uncle. "Uncle Henry, good morning to you", said a "long, long time listener and a first time caller", who mentioned what he heard a caller say on a recent show (during the 10 o'clock hour). "If you're in the city limits in West Mobile", said our caller, who says "we have a 26 or 27 foot boat that has been parked in our yard" for "a number of years". After the first commercial break, the theme music to the popular TV program "American Idol" was used as bumper music. "You noticed what yesterday's editorial in the newspaper was on this word for word conversation we had on Monday?" Norman asked. "You were talking earlier about dropping azaleas for the tower", said Norman, who suggested that Mobile's Azalea Trail Maids participate in such an event. "The idea is to emulate the dropping in Times Square", said the Uncle, as in the lowering of the ball (or "globe", as our host said). "Those girls don't need to be up that late, in my opinion. They are high school girls", our host said about the Azalea Trail Maids. "Are you going to go down to that Senior Bowl?" Norman asked. "I don't have tickets", said the Uncle, who "has to pass" this year due to family activities. "Can I bring you a couple of true points about azaleas?" our next caller Glenn asked before sharing his azalea advice. "I had to tie a rope around the (azalea bush) root", said Glenn, with the other end tied to the back of a truck. "I might have them too close to my house now", said the Uncle. "Uncle Henry Show is continuing after the news here on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle before directing listeners to the station's website, where pictures of program director Scott O'Brien singing are available. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show without the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), but with those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Wednesday night, I'm up in Jacksonville, Alabama, on a retreat", said another caller via voice message, even though he is not a board member in the Mobile County Public School System. "Thank you so much! Thank you so much. Uncle Henry Show underway on a beautiful, just beautiful morning in the City of Mobile", said the Uncle. "This is what our city looks like", the Uncle said to "our Senior Bowl visitors". "That's more like it", he added. "(251) 479-2723 is the number", said the Uncle, along with the long-distance number. "That long distance number is for people listening to the podcast and far away", said the Uncle. "If you're listening to the podcast, that means the show is already over", said the Uncle. Our host has received more recorded messages "in the last couple of days than any other Uncle Henry Show (ever)". "I've just got numerous voice mails about the giant Moon Pie on top of the RSA Tower (proposal)", said the Uncle, who expects the proposal to be featured in the Press-Register's "Living" section, which he reads on the weekend. "On the national level, I have started to pick up on a troubling bit of signs", said the Uncle. "Very ominous", our host said after the news early this week. "They are not talking about what Nixon was like", said the Uncle, who remembers times when "Nixon was extremely popular" as president. "Now today, there's another-this is-same week, there is another story", said the Uncle before mentioning a recent report by a certain Bernstein. "Earlier this week, Bush was at Nixon level, now he's worse", said the Uncle. "The brouhaha by Nixon gave birth to Jimmy Carter", said the Uncle, who can imagine seeing "another Carter" very soon. "I'm not going to say I'm worried, but I'm-I'm on alert now. With the Nixon terminology going around", said the Uncle. "I'm going to predict that the word 'Nixon' is going to go around a lot", said the Uncle. "This is very reminiscent of Nixon", said our first live caller Steve. "In my opinion, both Nixon and Bush are good men, good presidents", said Steve. "It's a very difficult ball game", said the Uncle, but he believes the same "blue prints" are being followed. "You've already been subliminally-they've implanted in your sub-conscience", said the Uncle after hearing Steve say, "When Hillary (Clinton) gets in there" seconds ago. "It's almost like a very subtle, but effective brainwashing", said the Uncle, even for the "rock solid conservative". "I'm so glad you called, because that's opened my eyes to all [sorts] of things", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, listeners heard the voice of Crockett in a recorded message. The theme music to the TV series "The Big Valley" followed. "I don't know who to vote on", said our next caller, who doesn't know whether to vote at all in the next election. "I want to hear what they've got and their record and all that stuff", the Uncle said about the presidential candidates. "They're already running, starting hard", said the Uncle before speaking to David. "I don't have a problem with a woman president in the White House", said David. "It worries me that there's a chance that that woman can [get] in there", said David. "I'm going to listen in, thank you", said David at the end of his call. "I'm more worried about a President Hillary when it comes to the military", said the Uncle, who is less worried by health care under such a presidency. "It's like having 1960s protestors become president", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to Paul. Hello Paul", said the Uncle. "I could just go on on all the topics you discussed this morning", said Paul, but starts off by saying Jimmy Carter had "no backbone" as president. "Why does the press-basically so liberal, why does the press seem to be so anti-American?" Paul asked. "I don't know why they're so liberal. I guess it has to do with the type of person that goes into that profession", said the Uncle, who believes Rush Limbaugh can understand such people better than he ever will. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 3.9/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show without the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" ("that's my wonderful town"), but with those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message: "Uncle Henry, I sat here thinking that Paul Finebaum didn't come on at 2:00", said "The Idea Guy", who said FOX Sports Radio programming was airing in Finebaum's timeslot. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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 listener! It is such a pleasure", said the Uncle on this "wonderful day in Lower Alabama". "We will ordinarily have much more sunshine", the Uncle said to visitors to Mobile, including folks who will intend the Senior Bowl this Saturday. "Please don't judge Mobile, based on the Press-Register", said the Uncle. "Right at the very top of the front page, it says 'Happy Hills Shooting Victim Dies' ", said the Uncle. "You go to the 'Metro/Region' section and at the top of that it says 'AEA Gives Money to State Senator' ", said the Uncle. "You get this portrait of Alabama that I say to you is not an accurate portrait, even though these things have occurred", said the Uncle. "Don't judge us based on today's Press-Register, please", said the Uncle. "What we are is a city that likes Moon Pies", said the Uncle, which reminds him of "long time talk show caller" John's call about Mobile City Council member Fredrick Richardson's idea for a Moon Pie drop from the top of the RSA Tower. "Let's listen to Fred Richardson", said the Uncle before playing the recording provided by "the only radio reporter in existence in Mobile" Charlie Moss. Our host laughed as the Mobile City Council audio played. "Get ready Mobile, we will drop the Moon Pie", said Fredrick Richardson. "We're going to need some kind of noise ordinance to drop this Moon Pie", said William Carroll of the city council. "They were having a lot of fun, weren't they?" the Uncle asked. "We're not all sex crime", the Uncle repeated for listeners visiting Mobile. "Fred Richardson said that they'd make the Moon Pie any size they want", said the Uncle. "Is it going to be free? I'm just very curious", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller B. J. "I'm just very disappointed in Mobile", said B. J., who would move "to the other side of the earth". B. J. would "make a world of a difference in Mobile" if elected in office. "Why can't we do something where we could get some of these people off from under the bridges?" B. J. asked. "Nothing will get done about the crucial stuff because we are focused on the Moon Pie", said the Uncle. "It's just to the point where you'll get to the nearest person and [beat] the snot out of them", said B. J. Our host urged B. J. not to do that, as it would end up in the newspaper "for the Senior Bowl people to see". After the first commercial break, "Paris of the South of the Moon Pie falling off the RSA Tower", said "The Idea Guy" in a voice message. He now finds Mobile to be "a joke" after hearing Fredrick Richardson's Moon Pie idea. "No wonder the homeless people are flocking here", said "Idea" at the end of his voice message. "I've been watching the local (news) with Jim Loznicka", said our next caller Paul, who nearly mispronounced "Loznicka". Paul has noticed the WPMI-TV meteorologist in just his long-sleeve shirt and later his jacket. "I see Allen Sealls on Channel 5 (WKRG) and he's doing the same thing", said Paul. Rema joins us to comment on yesterday's low voter turnout in Mobile's District 4 election (a run-off election will take place in 6 weeks). "That gives you an idea of what the situation is like", said Rema. "I think I want to get to the other side of the bay", said Rema, who ended her call with a polite "thank you". "Well, this is quite amusing to me. Who won in District 4?" George asked. "It shows that they have a dry sense of humor" in the Mobile City Council, said George. "I guess we'll go from the Azalea City to the Moon Pie City and the transportation hub", said George. "They are amused, but very serious", the Uncle said to George before speaking to Norman. Our caller recorded G.W. Bush's "State of the Union" speech last night, but has yet to watch it. "One of the other things is-when you see-yeah, do you notice the party politics going on in Montgomery, about the AEA (Alabama Education Association)?" Norman asked. "The AEA gives money to just about everyone in Montgomery", said the Uncle. "Both parties", he added. "The thing is, it's a shame, a shame and a disgrace", said Norman, who puts yesterday's District 4 election into that category. "Now Finebaum, he left Clear Channel. Did somebody else buy Clear Channel?" Norman asked. Clear Channel is in the process of being sold to a private equity firm. "Is Clear Channel still going to be Clear Channel?" Norman asked, in which our host confirmed. Norman is also curious about TV stations owned by Clear Channel, but the Uncle claims to have no idea about their status, including WPMI-TV in Mobile. "We're going to be around for a while, ask Clear Channel", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

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 (after a one second pause): "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 and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Listen, the um, president of Iran is firing missiles", said Dan in his voice message, along with the Venezuelan saying, "Go to hell, gringos!" "When is the U.S. going to step on those people?" he asked. "There's nobody with a backbone anymore", said Dan, whose tone of voice expressed anger. "Yes", the Uncle said in agreement with his pre-recorded introduction. "Thank you so much! Thank you, listener", said the Uncle, who actually "enjoyed the commercials even before the show came on". "Looking forward to interacting with you, the listener", said the Uncle. "I feel your pain", said the Uncle after listening to Dan's recorded message. "I'm a little more unsettled that there's going to be more Hillary Clinton news", said the Uncle. "We probably all realized it (her presidential ambitions) before her husband was out of office", said the Uncle. "A very dysfunctional staff, in that I'll do my job, even though I'm supervised, in many ways [improperly]", said the Uncle, who suggests a "retreat" for station personnel such as himself. "Apparently I'm not smart as some of these people" who retreat, said the Uncle. "The school board cannot focus because of the pressures of daily life", the Uncle said after his lead up. "The distractions of daily life everybody has to deal with", said the Uncle, speaking as a grandparent. "When I have the whole family there (at home) with me during those years, a retreat for me was going to the bathroom", said the Uncle. "I probably would have paid for that, because there is always the door", said the Uncle. "A retreat-to me, this is a very foreign idea", said the Uncle. "I'm glad that they have all the funds that they need to go on and have these little retreats", said the Uncle. "Maybe they can have retreats in the bathrooms", our host suggested for the school board after they move into the old QMS office building in West Mobile. "They need to be dropped off on a island and see how they can survive", our first live caller Steve suggested, which could give them a better "appreciation of things". "I wouldn't send my kid to one of these schools", said Steve, not even "for all the tea in China". After the first commercial break, "All right, let's talk to you. Hello you", said the Uncle to caller Wade Perry. "Are you excited about Hillary or Obama?" the Uncle asked our caller. Perry actually met presidential candidate Edwards. "He's a good southern boy", he said. "I was just looking at the taxpayers report at the Department of Education", said Perry. "There are only 11 county school systems that pay less on country school construction", said Perry. "Good, I wished I hadn't asked about the Hillary thing", said the Uncle before speaking to caller Bud Man, who believes a cruise may change our host's perspective on life. "I think we could solve whatever problems we have in a conference room", said the Uncle. "Again, I have nothing against cruises. I have relatives who just love 'em", said the Uncle. "Now, Scott O'Brien and Leeanna who want to do a cruise, they could report back", said the Uncle before speaking to Charles, who brought up the news story of a Chinese missile knocking down a satellite. "Now that they've got the missiles to shoot down satellites, we need to be more friendly", said the Uncle. "If you were to knock down satellite television, this country would suddenly wake up", said the Uncle. "Have you been on any retreats sponsored by your own business?" the Uncle asked "The Idea Guy", who suggested putting five people in the same automobile and put others close together to solve each other's issues. "Well, once again Idea Guy, you've earned your name", said the Uncle. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song again), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to a voice message. "We should all stop 'kissing' the Bud Man" was on this fellow's conscience when he recorded this message about another show listener. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Listeners should be careful out here today, even school buses", said one fellow referring to the weather and Interstate 10. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show underway on a Monday. Already an excellent show", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I want to talk to you today", said the Uncle rather than play recorded messages throughout the entire show. "I'm borderline irritable", said the Uncle. "I just want to say how disappointed, shocked, and stunned I am. All of that", said the Uncle after finding an obscenity in "the Sabbath newspaper" yesterday. "I had the Sunday Press-Register stacked up on the table and I was looking through it", said the Uncle. "The scan is where you go through everything, word to word", said the Uncle, who was actually skimming the newspaper. "There are sentences that are in bold, capital letters", the Uncle noticed in the "Insight" section. "A four letter word. I don't know if it's a mistake. It better be a mistake", said the Uncle. "There's no telling how many children or grandchildren" would find it while looking for the "funnies", said the Uncle. "The FCC would fine this radio station-if I say what they printed", said the Uncle. "You can't even say it in the middle of the night, not that I want to, but they put it right in there", said the Uncle. "There's no telling what other words might be in there", said the Uncle. "I don't care if-there's no justification for it. That wasn't news", said the Uncle. "It's not like the president said it or the mayor said it or a crime victim said it", said the Uncle. "You owe us all an apology", said the Uncle, who paid the "astronomical" price of $1.25 for the Sunday newspaper. "That's just the tip of the iceberg of what got me irritable today", said the Uncle. Instead of ranting about other irritating subjects, "I'm going to take your phone calls", said the Uncle before allowing our first live caller Tom to speak. "Is there anything further on this Mobile Gas debacle?" Tom asked the Uncle, who has no new information on this debacle. "As a utility, as a public utility and monopoly, their profits are restricted and regulated", said Tom. "What a way to fatten your pocket than to have a sweetheart deal like this", said Tom. "It's just wrong, Uncle Henry, it's just wrong", he said. After the first commercial break, "Uncle Henry, I just finished the 'Bringing Life to Downtown: The Walking Tour' ", said "The Idea Guy" in a voice message. "We have good bones here", "Idea" learned during the tour, probably due to our great consumption of milk "Idea Guy, I'm glad you brought up the 'walkability' thing", said the Uncle, who read about it in the Sunday newspaper. "Once you fixed-for some reason Water Street, it's very important", the Uncle remembers from the article. "Yes, Uncle Henry, this is Joe", said our caller, who has just divested all interest in the Alabama Power company. "It's because the regulators, the people that are making the laws, are forcing them to spend the money", said Joe. "Good morning, Uncle Henry", said Gerald before sharing thoughts on the state's public service commission. "It would be a few years until there are a few changes", said the Uncle. "Six years", said Gerald, meaning that change will come to the public service commission "after I die", the Uncle said. Our host received an electronic message titled "Police Checkpoints" and read it on the air. "You're multi fascinated in the point making", said the Uncle to the writer of the message. "After the news, we'll talk with the Mobile City Council candidate John Williams", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!


Note of Interest:

Folks, your daily writer wants an answer to this question: Why did WABB-AM (1480) simulcast the FM signal (97.5) from Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon? If it was a programming decision, since much of the AM station's weekend programming is reruns, then I congratulate WABB for bringing Top-40 (popular) music back to the AM side. It's interesting to note that WABB-FM was originally a simulcast of the AM station from 1973 until the 1980s.

"Mostly Gray" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song again), 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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Two dollars and 75 cents for a rotten looking bag of onions", one caller said in a voice message. "I believe there is some potential for price gauging", our caller believes. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening to the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle greeting the audience he admitted to thinking about recently. "Numerous topics to discuss on today's Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle, who is looking forward to interviewing the other candidate running for the District 4 council seat in the City of Mobile. "There is apparently someone gauging onion prices", said the Uncle after listening to the previous voice message, which suggested a presidential conspiracy in onion prices. "If you're a Finebaum fan, or if you're not [even] a Finebaum fan", said the Uncle, today's Paul Finebaum Show should be very interesting. "It looks like today will be his last day" after 13 years at the same radio station in Birmingham, Alabama, said the Uncle. "It should be quite an entertaining, intriguing discussion this afternoon. Having all these people working together for 13 years", said the Uncle. "It should be quite the program this afternoon", said the Uncle. "We will be carrying him program as he moves to a different company", said the Uncle. "He also called back with an additional comment", said the Uncle on the fellow who left the onions voice message. "So, soup also being affected. There could be some gauging in soup", said the Uncle, who finds soup very essential for senior citizens. "Maybe some young people are being forced to listen" by an older person, our host believes before explaining why soup is essential for seniors. "All right, let's go to the phones here on the Uncle Henry Show. Let's talk to Jim", said the Uncle. "I enjoy starting the program with someone I agree with", said the Uncle after listening to Jim's call. "Happy Friday", said caller Thomas. Before getting to the subject of his call, Thomas mentioned that he played a card game last night. "Some people are predicting Saints and Colts in the Super Bowl", said Thomas, who wants to know our host's thoughts. "I'm more interested in seeing whether Peyton Manning can beat the New England Patriots", said the Uncle. After the first commercial break, "Called in about some pot holes and I'm afraid I jammed the 311 (hotline) up", said Tim in a voice message. "I don't want the entire city crew working on Old Shell Road just because I go down it", said Tim. "We have news coming up in about 10 minutes", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to Freddie. Hello Freddie", he said to our next caller. Freddie was "listening to that late night show that comes on your station", referring to Coast to Coast AM. "You need to focus on other thoughts", our host suggested after listening to Freddie. "That is something I expect from a high school student trying to shock the teacher", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller, who would start a rare discussion on soup. "At the same time, that guy was not listening at the late night show, he was listening to the late night show", said the fellow following Freddie. "47-time", said the Uncle before correcting himself on the call-in number. "I've got an idea", said Norman, who suggests getting the afternoon timeslot back from the Finebaum program. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.0/5!


"Gray Days" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song once again), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message: "Yeah, Uncle Henry, in this town, at 10:30 at night, hear those gunshots going off", said our caller in today's first recorded message. "Just your average run-of-the-mill shootings going on", he said, since it's not New Year's Eve or the following day. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show personality Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Is that a word, 'commonalities'?" "Idea" asked in his new voice message. "Please play the "Love train" song all day today because of Sam Jones (Mayor of Mobile)", said "Idea", who got his request during the Uncle's pre-recorded introduction. "Thank you so much, thank you for listening! And I do love you, and I'm sincere about that", said the Uncle after having done the "love thy neighbor thing for several months". "It's in the Bible where you have to love thy neighbor and I've looked for loopholes", said the Uncle, who finds it difficult to "love everybody". "It can just be very difficult", said the Uncle as "Love Train" continues to play in the background. "Let's see, we have a democrat mayor who is calling for a religious service later this month", said the Uncle, who wonders what would happen if a conservative mayor were to call for this gathering. "I shouldn't have asked that question, because that's not loving", said the Uncle. "I'm in favor of it, and I think that's a wonderful idea", said the Uncle, as long as it's not tax dollar funded. Our host re-read portions of the Jones article in the Press-Register. "Sixty nationalities (in Mobile), we just need to do our best to be as loving as possible", said the Uncle. "You (the midtown Mobile listener) might want to unlock that front porch furniture" to be a loving neighbor, the Uncle suggested. "Let's talk to you. Hello you", the Uncle said to our first live caller, who has just realized that he is living outside of reality. "I have one simple question: should parents be responsible for their children?" our caller asked, followed by his simple answer of 'yes', but believes the cutoff age for the child is 16. "I think people that are claiming they are not disciplining children are wimping out", said the caller. Our host thanked the fellow for his "stirring" and "deliberate opinion". Our next caller Jimmy thanked "Miss Leeann" (Leeanna) for responding to his call on the second ring and her call screening process. The Uncle thanked Jimmy for the report on Leeanna, since she "has not been herself" today. "The big billboard industry must be hurting", said the Uncle after learning from Jimmy that a billboard with the words, "The Savior Has Arrived" was put up in response to the hiring of Nick Saban for the Alabama Crimson Tide football team. Our next caller brought up the idea of "pocket parks" (and statues of famous Mobilians) in the City of Mobile, as discussed at a recent meeting. "Well, Patrick, that was a wonderful report", said the Uncle. "Statues of politicians", said the Uncle, causing some unpleasant thoughts to fill his mind. Our host used the commercial break to edit those unpleasant thoughts. After the break, "Uncle Henry, this is Zach. I'm just coming off Baltimore Street and on to Broad Street", said Zach in his voice message. "It is filthy", he said. "Pocket parks, no body told me about the pocket parks", said the Uncle, who would rather see other notable Mobilians honored instead of politicians. "No offence", he said to politicians listening. "A Peanut Man statue. We have not had Peanut Man honored", said the Uncle. "Dot Moore, why not have a Dot Moore statue. These are people that meant a lot to this community", said the Uncle. "It doesn't really matter what statues are put up there", said caller Steve, since he believes the statues will be covered in graffiti eventually. "I would say if all the Muslims boycotted the airlines, that would be a big problem as far as terrorism is concerned", said Steve. "Have you heard a reaction from the airline?" the Uncle asked. "No body seems to ever demand or expect an apology out of those people", said Steve. "I'm not a kind of racist or anything", said Steve, who considers himself to be a "realist". "Thanks for telling me about that story", said the Uncle after Steve left us. "Let the phone ring, when you call", said the Uncle, since there is a "50 or 60% chance" that Leeanna will respond to a call. "I think that may be an Alec Naman impersonator", the Uncle said about the fellow who called in after Steve. Speaking of Naman, the Uncle shared his memories of working with the local caterer on a cable TV program a few years ago. "Let's talk to Glenn. Hello Glenn", said the Uncle. "I have spent hours going through the New Testament for some kind of loophole", the Uncle said to Glenn. "You know, regarding the possibility of religious services", said Glenn, who was reminded Aaron in the Old Testament, and is "a little bit suspicious" over the idea of such a gathering. "I don't know if there are any alternative motives or not", said the Uncle. "Someone, somebody gets upset" when a politician gets into religion, our host believes. The Uncle did the station identification himself before the 10 o'clock newsbreak with Michael P. Sloan. Home listeners unaware of the time raced to the nearest TV set to watch today's airing of "The Price is Right", including this writer. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song again), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to audio of an 85-year-old Alabamian. She laughed at the end of that clip. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show personality Dan Daniels followed the previous clip. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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 listener, it's a pleasure", said the Uncle, who could "sit with you" and just listen to the show's theme music. "You didn't necessarily have to vocally fellowship with each other", said the Uncle. "Enough of that. I might do that for another show", the Uncle said about "silent fellowship". "Numerous topics to discuss here on the Uncle Henry Show. There is a new job-there is a new job description that I missed on when I was younger", said the Uncle. "What I'm talking about is walkability. Walkability", said the Uncle after reading Chip Drago's online column (Mobile Bay Times) mentioning "an expert on walkable communities" coming to the Mobile area this Friday. "I have always considered myself an expert on the walkability anywhere", said the Uncle, since he has two legs. "As a person with two legs and adequate vision and hearing, I feel that I am expert on walkability", said the Uncle. "There's sometimes I rather sit or ride", said the Uncle, though riding appears to be "going out of style". "Now what is an audit on walkability? Think about that for a moment", the Uncle asked his listeners. "What in the world-this is a job description that, as a younger man, I would have been involved", said the Uncle. "You could wear radio headsets-I don't know, if you're making an audit, you're probably going to [wear] a tape recorder", said the Uncle. "The lunch costs $5 per person, if you want to hear someone talk about walking in downtown Mobile, and that's going to be this Friday", said the Uncle. "If you're going, I'd love for you to call", said the Uncle, who is interested in attending the "walkability drive". "Let the phone ring", the Uncle advised, as call screener Leeanna is absent yet again. Substituting for her today is Chris Desalvo. "Tell me if this is right, because I saw something in the Press-Register about the schools that I just find hard to believe", said the Uncle after reading an article on the performance of schools in Mobile County and Baldwin County (with Baldwin "doing a little better", said the Uncle). "70% of the students in the Mobile County school system qualify for free or reduced price lunches?" the Uncle asked in amazement. "That sounds like a very high percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced price lunches", said the Uncle, still in a sense of amazement. "To the phones, I say to you good morning", said the Uncle before hearing a busy signal. "All right, lost you", he said before hearing our first live caller, who wanted to discuss the new rule for schools, students, and parents in Bayou La Batre, Alabama. "I live in Grand Bay, Alabama, I worked in Theodore", said our caller, who was a truck driver. "In the City of Mobile they're having all these cases if these children are having these fights in middle school, they are carted off to jail", said the Uncle. Our host agrees with the caller that removing paddling from public schools in Mobile County was a mistake. "Look at where we are, we have taken school prayer and paddling from the schools", said the Uncle. "I appreciate your time, have a good day", said our caller. "The whole thing about parents going to jail if they're children misbehave, I've had ornery feelings", said the Uncle. "So, I see this thing in Bayou La Batre as a symptom of struggling with the times-we've messed up public education", said the Uncle. "There's a struggle for an answer to it. Let a parent sign something that says that my child's butt will be beaten by a paddle. If you don't want to sign that, then" send your child to school, said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "You're listening to the Uncle Henry Show. We have news coming up", said the Uncle. "Now back to the phones", he said. "Tim, how are you doing?" the Uncle asked caller Tim, who was looking at the numbers "555" on the WKRG building as he spoke to our host. "Are we called walkability experts?" the Uncle asked Tim. "Not anymore", said Tim, as the local parking diplomats are now using segways. "I'm afraid they're going to have a walking committee (in Mobile)", said Tim. "By the time you're a senior center, there will probably be a walking czar in the United States", said the Uncle. "I'm going to walk downtown a little bit", said Tim. "By the way, this expert-this expert is a famous walkability expert", said the Uncle. "This guy thought of it first", said the Uncle. "Hello, how are you doing today?" said our next caller Richard, who wanted to discuss the Bayou La Batre issue. "You can't raise a child without discipline, number one", said Richard, who follows the Bible's message to "spare the rod, spoil the child". "I sign a paper every year that they (Richard's boys) can have corporate punishment", said Richard. "The way things are going today, we are going to have something. We are going to have some consequence", said Richard before leaving us. "Last night, they had the season premiere of the 'American Idol' show", said the Uncle as he points out the contestants' parents that hold back on what they really think of their child's singing ability. "We want them to like us", according to our host. As for our host's children when they were growing up, "I wanted them to survive", he said before the station ID immediately followed. Home listeners looking forward to "The Price is Right" today rushed to their TV sets during the station ID. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song again), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following voice message: "Hey, I want to make a comment. I'd say that downtown Mobile could be a nicer place", said our first caller in a voice message. He suggests the round up of all criminals in the downtown area, followed by a trip to California by bus. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "I'm over here on Old Shell Road. Well, I hate to say it, but it's just not that beautiful. There's no sidewalk. Pot holes everywhere. I thought maybe someone would call in and get some to tell us that not all the roads are beautiful. I'll make a list of them to give to the city council", said Tim in a voice message. "Thank you so much! Thank you, listener", said the Uncle greeting his audience on a "spectacular day in Lower Alabama". "I want to thank you for listening to this program, the most popular of its genre in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle. This show's topics are "always interesting on the national level, but intriguing on the local level", said the Uncle. "The local stuff is just extremely interesting today", said the Uncle in reference to local newscasts reports on the inauguration of Gov. Bob Riley yesterday. "He first talked about courage and made these references to our problems, that we were going to keep moving forward, and all this kind of stuff", said the Uncle, who is still trying to figure out what Riley was saying. "Is there something I haven't been told that I need the courage for?" our host asked. "He used the word 'courage' repeatedly over and over", said the Uncle after reading a transcript of the inauguration speech. "Apparently, there's a lot more to go that I wasn't aware of that requires courage", said the Uncle, according to Riley. "We were in deep trouble several years ago and you remember the tax-the gigantic tax that you and me rejected to from Gov. Riley", said the Uncle. "Apparently, they probably see the end of the money and they're not talking about. There must be an end coming to the gravy train", according to the Uncle. "If anybody has a better explanation of what he's talking about", the Uncle said before reminding listeners to call in by dialing (251) 479-2723. "This is of a special interest to me", said the Uncle on the story of residents in Semmes, Alabama looking forward to their community becoming a municipality. Our host used to be a resident of Semmes. "I'm very curious as to what the mood of Semmes is", said the Uncle. "I would think they would probably be better off incorporating than joining the City of Mobile", said the Uncle, who will continue to follow this on-going story. "I believe Gov. Riley is trying to tell us to stand by our (conservative) principles", said our first live caller. "Do you think he'd make a strong choice as a vice presidential candidate?" the Uncle asked. Our caller would have no problem with Riley running for vice president of the USA. "He was using psychology? You mean he didn't want to raise taxes?" our host asked. "He wanted me to vote no? He caused me to behave in such a way that it caused prosperity?" the Uncle added upon his questions. "I never once considered it was some political psychological technique", said the Uncle, who asked, "I wonder if he can do that to the country?" "There is a high potential for socialism in this country. Higher than you think. I'm not sure if Bob Riley can use psychological techniques such as that to vote no on taxes", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller. "You know, I think there's something in the air", said our caller after hearing John McCain, the Arizona senator say that everybody loves Riley. "I kind of think that Riley wants to rewrite the (Alabama) constitution that he was referring to", our caller believes. "I'm against it if I'm not told who's going to do it", said the Uncle if the constitution rewrite ever happens. "The Uncle Henry Show proceeding", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "I just can't believe this thing with Stewart Dubose being a judge", said "The Idea Guy" in a voice message. "Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle, who will be checking his electronic mailbox during today's show. "Good morning, hello there", said the Uncle before realizing that our next caller is Norman. "Everything's a done deal", said Norman, referring to "anything that we have no say in". "By the time anybody hears about or gets to vote on it" it's a done deal, said Norman. Our host asked Norman if it's "a done deal" on the next president of the USA and the incorporation of Semmes, Alabama. "Maybe if you run for office, maybe we'll get someone down there that actually cares and stops giving this special interest money", said Norman. "Let's talk to the Idea Guy", said the Uncle. "Dolphin and Old Shell", "Idea" said on the location of some homeless people he's noticed recently in the Mobile area. "We've got the news coming up next", said the Uncle just seconds away from the station ID. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Wintry" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song), followed by those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") leading up to the following audio clip: "Happy Martin Luther King Day, Uncle Henry-Uncle Henry", said our caller in a voice message recording while witnessing the opening of a new technology center at Bishop State Community College in Mobile. "Ok here we go, hello you're on the air", our host's regularly played tribute to former radio talk show host Dan Daniels followed the recorded message. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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 Al always stimulates conversation, it's always negative conversation I guess", said our caller, who shared the story of his pursuit for another job after getting laid off in 1994. "I want you to know that I made a really good living", said our caller reflecting upon his decision to accept a job in machinery. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening already. Thank you for listening to the Uncle Henry Show on NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "I appreciate you letting me speak my mind", said the Uncle, who understands that many folks disagree with him. "I can't help it, it's my opinion, my stance, and I am not a New Orleans Saints fan", said the Uncle. "I wish you, the Saints fan well. I am happy for the Saints", said the Uncle. "The bottom line is this: I am not a bandwagon jumper", said the Uncle. "For 40 years, it has just been awful. One of the worst sports franchises in history", said the Uncle. "I swore it off years ago", our host said about his status as a Saints fanatic. "I just removed myself from considering myself a fan of it", said the Uncle. Our host remembers the days before he had cable/satellite TV when one of the few choices on a Sunday afternoon after church would be a Saints game, since we are closer to New Orleans. "They were going to shove it (the games) into you so much", said the Uncle. "I went to see a Saints game and I was so excited to go to a professional football game", said the Uncle reflecting on his previous experience. "I'm not a band wagon jumper at all, and after the way they treated me all these years as a fan of the game, booting me in the rear, year after year", said the Uncle. "They are going to have to win the Super Bowl by a touchdown twice. Yes, they are going to have to win a Super Bowl by a touchdown twice and then I'll be a fan", said the Uncle. "That's the requirement, I'm not going to jump on the bandwagon", said the Uncle. "My favorite professional game in the year was the way the Washington Redskins beat the Dallas Cowboys", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to John. Hello John", said the Uncle to our first live caller. "It's good that we have a holiday for Martin Luther King", said John, who also extends acknowledgement to the holiday celebrating the life of Robert E. Lee. "If you look around the South, you might find many stuff named after him", said the Uncle. "In just regular life, is what I'm talking about", John said about Lee. "Being a father, being a citizen", John said for example. "All right, thank you for bringing that up, John", said the Uncle. "They celebrate him in Georgia right after Thanksgiving", said the Uncle. "I just find it interesting about you not being a Saints fan", said Mike. "I feel about the Saints the same I feel about the [Alabama/Auburn] game", said Mike. "Just wanted to put my two cents in", said Mike. Our next caller Carol asked the Uncle if he read the newspaper article about storm damaged drawers being displayed as pieces of art in New York, New York. "Why would anybody think that was an art exhibit?" Carol asked. "As long as it's not government paying for it", said the Uncle. "That's depressing", said the Uncle. "I'm thinking about putting an exhibit in my back yard", said Carol. "You better be careful, a garage sale might break out", said the Uncle, making Carol laugh. "If it's good (art), someone will like it and buy it", said the Uncle before the first break for commercials. "I want to talk about the arts, I want to state the obvious", said caller Glenn. "After exposing yourself to the arts, you may come up with a decision that's not rationale", Glenn said later in his call. Our caller asked the Uncle if he's seen German propaganda films. "In the meantime, news and journalists have become entertainment", said the Uncle. "I appreciate the clarity of your comments", said the Uncle. "I have not checked my e-mail box since Friday morning", said the Uncle, who is sure that the inbox is full of various offers and "your e-mail". "We're going to take a timeout, followed by some words", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.9/5!

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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "I support the president of the United States and this increase in troop strength in Iraq, but only temporarily", said our caller in a voice message. "We're not going to be there forever", he said at the end of his message. "Yes", said the Uncle in agreement with his pre-recorded introduction. "Thank you so much! Uncle Henry Show underway on this Friday. Oh, I'm looking forward to our interaction", said the Uncle, who told callers in advance to "let the phone ring" due to our call screener Leeanna's absence. "Saw Leeanna earlier in her leopard shirt", said the Uncle, who believes this to be a sign of a "call of the wild". "I got a lot of voice mails about this Broad Street proposition", said the Uncle after last night's "informal public meeting" on improving the street in Mobile. "It's too broad" is how our host interprets what many folks say about Broad Street. Our host thanked Press-Register staff reporter Jeff Amy for writing the article featured in today's newspaper. "A bicycle lane on each side of Broad Street. Isn't that great?" said the Uncle after reading one of the suggested ideas for Broad Street. "Let's say they beautify it, they eliminate the lane", said the Uncle, thus resulting of the loss of businesses. "I'm in the minority, because some people are so excited by this", said the Uncle. "Thanks to Press-Register reporter Jeff Amy for throwing in some descriptive language", said the Uncle before reminding listeners of the descriptive language used to describe Water Street ("the Berlin Wall of Mobile") some time ago. "It's not just a street, which is a-a street is a street, it is more than a street, but a concrete canyon", said the Uncle. "I have crossed Broad Street. I know this is going to shock a lot of people that live over there" on Broad Street, said the Uncle. "Canyons can be very difficult. People get lost in them all the time", said the Uncle, who remembers "in the 1970s, one of the Brady Bunch got stuck in a canyon, and they had to get Native Americans to get him out". "Here comes more descriptive language", said the Uncle before reading "steep of asphalt", as said by Oakleigh neighborhood resident Palmer Hamilton. "When you're in the traffic there, imagine yourself at sea, it's an asphalt sea, and you're heading for a canyon", said the Uncle before speaking to our first live caller, whose name was never mentioned. "We demand our people a sanity test", said our lady caller. "Well, you heard now that people-it sounds like they live in midtown and Broad Street seems to divide them", said the Uncle. "You don't feel like you're being divided in midtown?" the Uncle asked our caller, who is a resident in midtown Mobile. "No", she answered. "Good morning. Hello there", the Uncle said to our next caller, who asked, "What do you think how they got the name 'Broad Street'?" "If they cut out two lanes, they're going to have to call it Narrow Street", our caller suggested. "Park Avenue", our host suggested. Our unnamed caller also suggested a renaming contest for the show if the idea of renaming of Broad Street is ever considered. After the first commercial break, "You're listening to the Uncle Henry Show. NewsRadio 710 WPMI", said the Uncle before promoting this week's "Deal of the Week" for Naman's Catering, owned by Alec Naman. "He is that enjoyable to converse with. He is allowed on the show at any time", the Uncle said about Naman. "Now that I've found out that Broad Street is a concrete canyon", said the Uncle, who now believes the street would be a good spot for Boy Scouts or Cub Scouts "before the canyon is destroyed". Our next caller asked when the "Deal of the Week" begins (11 o'clock this morning). "People are excited about this Alec Naman thing", said the Uncle, who mentioned the caterer's new place along the "concrete canyon". "The reason they call it 'Broad Street' is because it's so broad", said caller Chuck. "There's so many streets in Mobile that needs repair and here we're going to tear up Broad Street", said Chuck. Our host reminded Chuck that for the last 15 years, city emphasis has been on the downtown area. "Is Keep Mobile Beautiful involved in this thing?" Chuck asked. Our host has no idea whether or not they are involved, but Chuck still wonders. "They don't care about the collisions", Chuck said about the folks who want Broad Street changed. "I'd don't have to worry about it too much, at my age", said Chuck before leaving us. "Uncle Henry Show, good morning", the Uncle said to our next caller Ann. "I crossed Broad Street on foot very quick", said Ann, who stepped on Conti Street with a bag of groceries before walking Broad Street. "If they narrowed Broad Street, you would never get across", said Ann. "There's no (traffic) light at Conti", said Ann. "Some of the people in this newspaper story sound like they have never been able to cross Broad Street", said the Uncle. "She is claiming to actually cross Broad Street on foot", said the Uncle, who cannot verify Ann's claim. To "this lady, this is a street", said the Uncle. "We're out of time for this segment, we have the news coming up. I don't know if Mike Sloan has the concrete canyon in his newscast", said the Uncle. "The Uncle Henry Show continues here on NewsRadio 710", said the Uncle, who reminded listeners about the show's online "podcast". He will also be checking his electronic mail inbox sometime in the next hour. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song once), 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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "One more thing, I want to apologize to everyone who watches that junk on TV all the time. They probably didn't want to watch the president", said Tim in a voice message. "I'm a fairly thin guy", said Tim, who believes he should "get a check that I haven't gotten". "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening to this show. This is the Uncle Henry Show", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "Dating back into the-right in the broadcasting era-right before the era of broadcasting, there were people talking on the corner", said the Uncle. "I had a big moment of frustration about 45 minutes ago", said the Uncle after reading a Birmingham News article about the Alabama Legislature. "I'll explain to you why. Now, I think most reasonable people that looked at the facts believe that the way Bishop State has been run", said the Uncle, has been disgraceful under school president Yvonne Kennedy. "Not only is she running that place, she is a member of the Alabama House", said the Uncle. "I want to thank you at the Press-Register", said the Uncle. "So Yvonne Kennedy, one of these representatives that has a say in where the money goes in education", said the Uncle. "She's the chairwoman" of the committee that oversees state education funding, said the Uncle. "Are the people that make these committee assignments out of their mind?" our host asked, with his voice rising. "What does that do for confidence in government?" our host asked. "There is no shame in that legislature. So shame at all", said the Uncle, who suggests a "dump truck of shame" for the Alabama Legislature. "It's a concept, it's an idiotic concept", said the Uncle. "I appreciate the Press-Register printing that (article)", said the Uncle. "It says that some lawmakers went up to Gov. Riley last week" asking for a pay raise, said the Uncle reading another article. "And Riley said no", our host read. "Several of them feel like they're not making enough money there", said the Uncle. "Do you think they deserve a pay raise?" the Uncle asked his audience. "They're going to attempt a pay raise revolution sometime in the Legislature session", said the Uncle. The committee assignments "tell me all I need to know", said the Uncle. "It sounds like they're doing just fine to me. Very disappointing", said the Uncle, since there is a committee that appropriates pay to lawmakers in the Legislature. "I'm glad this didn't come out Monday", said our relieved host, as the news would have "tainted the week". After the first commercial break, "I can hear your program in Mississippi where I am at now", said our caller in a voice message about the calming of Broad Street in Mobile and why it is not being accomplished before. "Uncle Henry, you talk about it all the time in your program", said our caller. Since a commercial for Naman's Catering service just aired, the Uncle mentioned that owner Alec Naman will be a guest during tomorrow's program to promote the Uncle's "Deal of the Week". "I enjoy talking with Alec Naman", said the Uncle. "The Bring Back Broad Street" hearing will take place tonight, said the Uncle, who mentioned the goals to be discussed at this hearing. "They want you to be able to walk across Broad Street", said the Uncle. "They want to improve the streetscape by planting trees", said the Uncle. "They're actually going to reduce lanes of traffic", said the Uncle, who doesn't travel Broad Street very often. "It appears, when I'm driving down there that you need all the lanes", said the Uncle, speaking as a non-Broad Street resident. Our first live caller joins us to discuss Broad Street. "Well, they'll try traffic calming by just eliminating the lanes", our host said to this caller. "You can get into the gondola business", the caller suggested. "I'm a shrub lover", said the Uncle, since the idea of a streetscape is being considered. "Why not just make-get some tree areas?" the Uncle suggested before speaking to caller Thomas. "Well, (Richard) Shelby, yeah, he had a special press release about him getting a million dollars for the Broad Street initiative", said the Uncle. "Let's talk to Willie. Hello Willie", said the Uncle to our next caller. "In November 2005, the city rewrote the ordinances" limiting limousine services, our caller said to "refresh" the Uncle's memory. Our host had to end the conversation with Willie since the time was approaching 10 o'clock. "The Uncle Henry Show continues after the news here on NewsRadio 710", said the Uncle before the break. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!

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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Come on now, those commissioners, they-we need more of them (in Mobile County)", said our caller via voice message. "That guy needs something else to do at that other radio station", said our caller. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening. Thank you, listener, isn't it a beautiful day?" said the Uncle greeting his audience. "Already very pleased, very pleased that the front page of the Press-Register used one of my favorite words, and that is 'peeved' ", said the Uncle after reading the article by reporter Mike Brantley on a cable dispute between Mediacom and Sinclair Broadcast Group, owner of ABC Television Network affiliate WEAR-TV. "Front page news now-president's going to be on TV tonight", said the Uncle, who believes many TV viewers expecting to see their favorite shows at 8:00 PM will be furious. Our host has numerous ideas for exporting Western culture to the land formerly known as Mesopotamia, now a war zone. "Make sure that every household has a television set", our host suggests, including satellite television to have access to "the wrestling and various other shows people have on satellite". "When they reach that point-and in my opinion, then we would be able to send the troops back in, and they wouldn't care", said the Uncle. "Look where we are in this country", said the Uncle before mentioning the story of folks being paid to lose weight in Alabama. "Someone sent me an article in the Los Angeles Times this morning", said the Uncle, who found out that some pet owners are putting their pets on Prozac. "They're giving them Prozac every day, to take out the anxiety", said the Uncle. "Furniture is not being destroyed or urinated on because they are using Prozac on these animals", said the Uncle. "They'd be doing the violence on the TV" instead of outdoors if electronic video games were imported to West Asia. "I don't care to understand any of that-I'm not reaching out to them, I want a victory", said the Uncle. "War used to be moving tanks in there", said the Uncle. "Nowadays we have to figure out who's in there. If it's right to go in there", said the Uncle. "The president will talk tonight, I doubt he will adopt my idea. The president will be on television tonight", said the Uncle. "I believe this is a real conflict", said the Uncle. "It will only continue to increase if we don't nip it in the bud somehow", according to our host. "We'll end up with a president that doesn't feel this way and I think we're going to look back at Bush" more favorably in the future, the Uncle predicts. Our host tried to speak to a caller named Rick. "I lost Rick", he said before speaking to our first on the air caller Steve, who agrees with the idea of "exporting the mindset" of the USA over to West Asia. "Even the poorest of the poorest have televisions and microwaves", said the Uncle. "Do you realize, Henry, that it doesn't really matter" what religious sector you're in, said Steve. "If the oil wasn't there, then the rest of the world would say, "Hey, whoever wins wins' ", said the Uncle. "When the access of food was that plentiful, that even (the poor had plenty to eat)-you're right", said the Uncle in agreement with caller Glenn. "People who entertain us are almost always the highest paid", said Steve, which he believes says a lot about our culture. "Books about TV, just, the amount of leisure time", said the Uncle. "You know the old saying about having an idle hand and an idle mind?" our host asked his audience. "I guarantee you, if these people had some Wal-Marts and some Burger Kings and satellite TVs, it would change their focus", said the Uncle. "It's such a distraction from what is important, and it could happen quickly. You can do it in a generation", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller Bill. "Thank you for taking my call", said Bill, who believes the Uncle "hit the nail on the head" minutes ago. "If only they would flood that culture with marijuana", said Bill. "I mean, what you try to do is stop all the fighting", Bill clarified for us. "You give your dogs a pill?" our host asked Bill in amazement. "Why don't you just train the dog? Train the dog to behave", said the Uncle. "It's kind of hard to take a bird to a doctor", said Bill. "Every call from you, I learn more", said the Uncle. "People giving their dogs a Prozac. They need to check with the dog whisper about this, the guy that works with National Geographic", said the Uncle. "I realize people don't treat animals like animals anymore", our host admits. "So we can't expect our animals to be like animals anymore", said the Uncle, explaining why some pet owners "worry about a dog's anxieties" and the stability of a bird. Our host reminds listeners about his section of the radio station's website. He also mentioned that program director Scott O'Brien "was complaining that no people were visiting his personal web page" on the site. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.8/5!


"Rerun" - TV5 meteorologist Jere Hough

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song for the fourth consecutive time). Those familiar notes of music ("CBS Special Presentation 1973") that usually proceed the audio clip of former radio talk show host Dan Daniels actually aired simultaneously with the theme song's last few lyrics. Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Yeah, Uncle Henry, this is Al", said Al in today's first voice message. "I vote for Thomas Sullivan, county commissioner", Al said about his choice to replace Mobile County Commissioner Juan Chastang. "Thank you so much! Thank you, listener, a pleasure to be with you on this day", said the Uncle greeting one & all. "Thank you for making this program the most popular program of its genre in Mobile radio history", said the Uncle. Today's discussions "can be as local as this building. Why not?" said the Uncle. As our host was driving in the parking lot of the WKRG building, where the station formerly known as WKRG-AM (710) is housed, "A rabbit, not cat, not a dog, a rabbit" almost got killed by the automobile, said the Uncle. "Who knows what kind of radiation is coming out of this building?" our host asked. Our host played a report that aired during WPMI-TV's (710 AM's "sister-station" for now, as Clear Channel Communications plans to sell all of its TV stations) 10:00 PM newscast regarding Bishop State Community College in Mobile and former Mobile County school board member David Thomas. "Isn't that something? This two year college system-this two year college system needs some major reform", said the Uncle. "I went in the long line of work. I need to-David Thomas needs to write a book so that some of us could get a clue", said the Uncle. "It took 8 days before David Thomas could get back in the news", said the Uncle, who is still on the lookout for Fred "Hollywood" Barkley's potential return. "How about them Gators, Mr. Henry?" our first live caller asked the Uncle in reference to last night's college football game between the University of Florida and Ohio State University. "Good for the SEC", said our caller, who finds the football conference to be "the strongest in America". "It was actually before the games happen that people (covering sports) make predictions", said the Uncle. "The Uncle Henry Show-with the e-mail address, I'll be checking that out", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. After the break, "I sure hope they win. SEC needs a big game like this", said one caller in a voice message recorded during last night's football game. "Our local newspaper today seasoned with stories about the Mobile County Commission", said the Uncle. "Ruling goes against Chastang" is the headline the Uncle read. "Juan Chastang is quoted in the Press-Register as saying, 'the ruling is unfair' ", said the Uncle. "If he were a liberal, then it is a political makeup, it is your ideology", said the Uncle. "It has nothing to do with your racial make-up", the Uncle said to Chastang, if he's listening. "You need to think about it in the more realistic terms", our host suggested. "I'm sure we're going to [have some really] interesting candidates show up" in a run for county commissioner, said the Uncle. The next story our host wants to discuss is about Mobile County Commissioner Mike Dean, representing areas such as Bayou La Batre. "Apparently, the council there, very upset there with the response to (Hurricane) Katrina, are upset with Mike Dean in south Mobile County", said the Uncle. "More politicians are not the answer", said the Uncle after learning that the city council in Bayou La Batre wants more county commissioners. "Why would you want more politicians? Can anybody explain that logic to me?" our host asked. "I keep saying 'apparently', because I don't know a lot of people in the Bayou to check on", said the Uncle. "Bayou people, if you are listening, you are taking a risk here", said the Uncle. "Three Mike Deans, a Nodine, and a Sullivan" are the potential consequences for expanding the Mobile County Commission, according to our host. Our host reminds listeners that they can join the show by dialing (251) 479-2723 or leave message on his answering machine by dialing (251) 706-BULL. "By the way, over the weekend a record number of voice mail", said the Uncle before speaking to our next caller Tim. "I don't understand, if that's the case, I believe it is", said Tim, who suggests electing county commissioners every two years instead of four. "That makes more sense than going ahead and having more of them", said the Uncle. "What do they do?" our host asked Tim about the county commission. "There can't be too much for them to do", said Tim. "Well, they are paid to pave roads", said the Uncle, "What else?" "No one has sense to put up a green arrow light", said Tim on one major intersection in Mobile County. "This woman threw out three bags of Checkers burgers", said Tim. "Vote 'em in, every two years", Tim repeated for listeners before leaving us. "I found something interesting on the Mobile County web page", said the Uncle, who found a section called "Commissioners at Work". "The Mobile County Commissions spends countless hours of helping the members of their district every day", the Uncle read on the web site, which includes photographs of the commissioners. "Let's talk to Joe Abdul. Hello Joe", the Uncle greeted our next caller, who calls another radio talk show in Mobile. Joe asked why one does not have a photograph on the section mentioned. "Maybe he's working so much that they can't have a camera on him", said the Uncle. "I'm just curious as to why-oh, the county's too big", said the Uncle after listening to Joe. "You want more representation, why don't we just vote on everything, instead of all these salaries?" the Uncle suggested. Our host believes in "smaller government to get off our back", unlike Joe, whose philosophy is to have government serve as "our mama". Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 5/5!


"Pleasant" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song for the third consecutive time), 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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). Listener Crockett's latest voice message poem was played before the pre-recorded introduction of our host. "Thank you so much! Thank you for listening", said the Uncle greeting one & all on a "beautiful morning in Mobile". Without delay, our host introduced "The Lagniappe Children" Rob Holbert and Ashley Toland, editors of the local alternative newspaper Lagniappe. "No longer considered a bar pamphlet", said the Uncle, who asked Holbert what he now considers his publication to be. "A newspaper", Rob answered. "Has it expanded to the rest of the area?" the Uncle asked. The newspaper has expanded to "the Eastern Shore (Baldwin County along Mobile Bay) and to West Mobile bars as well", said Rob. "You have covered the various city meetings", said the Uncle, including those that get underreported to the general public. "Are your favorite stories of 2006 from the Lagniappe point of view?" our host asked, along with the question of repercussions to the cover story on the University of South Alabama. "It was about the purchase of land where they were going to be building a new cancer center", said the Uncle on the purchase of land under one nurse's name "for 10% profit". "She made a lot of money doing that", said the Uncle on this "very interesting" story. "It just one of those things we looked at", said Rob in response to the Uncle's question on repercussions. "They are all claiming that she came up with this idea herself", said the Uncle. "There's a jacking up and there she is making up a profit", said the Uncle. "That was a good story, though", said the Uncle. "I personally enjoy breaking the Mobile Register name change", said Rob with a laugh. He also mentioned the newspaper's plans for "niche publications" similar to Lagniappe. "We call it a fauxternative", said Rob. "Do you know anybody that says 'zalea? " our host asked after finding out that one of the Press-Register's publications will be named " 'Zalea ", as in azalea bushes. "This year (2006), you got to talk to Sam Jones", said the Uncle. "He has been making more appearances in public", our host mentioned. "It was a good interview", said Rob, who was "called into the principal's office" to interview the mayor of Mobile. "We tried to get as much of it in the paper as we could", said Rob, whose interview was strictly "Q&A". "What do people think of Sam Jones in those areas?" our host asked, since Holbert and Tolen spend much time downtown. "What's the energy like, now that Mike Dow's not at the city council?" our host asked Ashley Toland. "Dow was fighting with the council more", according to Ashley, who finds the meetings nowadays to be more quiet. "We're extending an invitation to all three of the (City of Mobile District 4) candidates", said the Uncle, who wants to know about their positions "and who they want to tax". After the first commercial break, a voice message from Tim played. "I personally think that they have two budgets, one that they go by, and one that they [bring] to the public", said Tim, who has trouble trying to obtain a copy of the local budget. "Ashley, isn't it difficult to get a copy of the budget, or the agenda?" our host asked. He also asked if she ever had the chance of seeing listener Tim at the city council meetings. Ashley wishes Tim would come over to say "hello". Our host mentioned Lagniappe's story on wrestling in 2006 and the TV program "American Gladiators" managed to get into the discussion. "You had to fight with the gladiators, I didn't think that was real", said Rob. "I remember this, you did a story in 2006 that was a vicious attack on Fairhope", said the Uncle. "The Other Side of Fairhope", said Rob. Our host asked about any repercussions to that story. "There were never any repercussions", said Rob. "How many boxes do you have in the Eastern Shore with Lagniappe?" our host asked. "Why do you think you're having any success?" our host asked. "We just think it's interesting", said Rob, who believes Lagniappe covers more politics now that in the early days. "We had to figure out somewhere to start", said Rob. "Uncle Henry Show continues. "We have people from Lagniappe", said the Uncle to some of his listeners before the break for commercials, the hourly station identification, news, more commercials, and station promotions. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.4/5!


"Sunshine Returns" - TV5 meteorologist John Nodar

Today's Show

We start off today's show from the unofficial theme song "My Love is Mobile" (with all-time caller Leroy's "Roll Tide Roll" interrupting the song), 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". Reggie Copeland ("and I know what I did when I woke up this morning at a quarter of six and I said this is going to be a great day in the City of Mobile and that felt so good") of the Mobile City Council and "The Idea Guy" ("when I woke up this morning at 5:13 and 32 seconds, I knew that this was going to be a great day in the City of Mobile") followed that clip from Mobile's radio past. 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"). "Did Alabama just hire another football coach or is that the Second Coming of Christ? You'd think it was?" said our first caller in a voice message. "$4 million a year for a football coach", our caller said before comparing the new Alabama Crimson Tide football coach Nick Saban's worth to folks such as Ronald Reagan, William Gates, and Robert Edward "Ted" Turner. "Thank you so much!" said the Uncle greeting one & all on a "beautiful Friday" morning in the Mobile region. "You have heart felt opinions there, I can tell. I disagree with you, totally, and completely", said the Uncle in response to the first voice message. "In this economy, people are worth what people are willing to pay", said the Uncle. "As far as it's worth to spend that on, very much so, you're going to generate (millions upon millions of dollars)", said the Uncle. "I got a Bryant-Denny, some kind of-I don't know", said the Uncle trying to describe "some kind of blanket", among other Crimson Tide merchandise he purchased. "It goes to the BCS bowl game system", said the Uncle. "All things generate money, so it's an investment that's worth while", said the Uncle before reminding listeners that they can join the show by dialing (251) 479-2723. "I just got a load of these things to discuss with you", said the Uncle, but first he will allow first live caller John to speak. "The salary for the coach doesn't come out of tax payer money, it is separate", said John. "If they give Saban a cut of the salary, he might be a billionaire", said the Uncle. "Very talented people listening to the show", said the Uncle after listening to calls such as our previous one from John. "I want to mention to you (these stories) just so that you hear about them", said the Uncle before sharing the story of "a group of senior citizens" requesting documents on a deal made between the presidency of the United States and Mexico. "The way this would pass and become law with this deal, the president has to send it to Congress and the Congress has 60 days to pass it", said the Uncle. "There would be amnesty granted for illegal aliens and you know that's coming, we have a democratic Congress", said the Uncle. "I am very, um, curious about what the president plans to do about all of this. This is something that the administration agreed to", said the Uncle. Senior citizens were the ones who requested these documents "and the last thing Congress wants to do is anger senior citizens", said the Uncle. "But it goes to show the attitude that is prevailing in what is just about all our lawmakers and the president", said the Uncle before the first commercial break. "Uncle Henry Show continues, we have news coming up in about 10 minutes", said the Uncle before mentioning the story of a U.S. border control site coming under attack on the Arizona-Mexico border. "The National Guards men were forced to retreat", said the Uncle. "I feel safer, don't you?" our host asked before speaking to Thomas. "It's going to be different this year", said Thomas. "Did you see that Bush is going to-is going to open our mail?" our host asked. "It would be probably interesting to open your mail", said the Uncle. "He said he was going to soften his partisan stance, which is good", said Thomas. "He needs to harden it", said the Uncle. "That was just a banner call", our host said after Thomas left us. "People probably these days written more in e-mail", said the Uncle. "If you put the word 'bomb' or something in e-mail, it would probably get flagged", said the Uncle. The advertising just "increases and increases" in our host's electronic mailbox. "It is really boring", the Uncle said about his inbox. "I didn't know that it was your birthday", said our next caller Norman, who tried to call into yesterday's show. "It ain't right to give them (illegal immigrants) benefits", said Norman. "If you're from another country, well, we're going to show you some compassion", said the Uncle. "I wonder if they're going to turn him a loose?" Norman asked. "It all makes me sick", said Norman. Our caller mentioned the "crazies" now in control of Congress. "I used to think that the one-world order was a wacky conspiracy theory", said the Uncle in reference to the 110th Congress. "Well, y'all have a good day, and pray for this country", said Norman, who ended his call with a "Roll Tide". Tim joins us wishing our host a happy birthday. "I went out to the airport this week for the first time in months. What is up with the roads?" the Uncle asked. "It looks dilapidated", he believes. Our host also noticed a shuttle bus recently in the area. "Had one person on it", said the Uncle. "If they want to win the presidency, they have to get on their toes", Tim suggested for the current political party majority in the Congress of the United States. Today's 9:30 AM half-hour gets a 4.7/5!