Ladies & Gentlemen.... John Ditullio
Wease is vacationing in Florida with his family this week, but we're still here live to make your morning a little more fun. Today we're getting some help from our buddy John Ditullio. Tools is a manly man, and tells us how he spent yesterday pulling up carpet.... when the rest of us need carpet pulled we Google "Rochester, NY Carpet Pulled Up". We also chat a bit about the NBA All-Star Weekend, and Ryan Miller melting down after yesterday's Sabres loss.
Danica Patrick has the pole position at The Daytona 500. We learn that the pole position means she starts in the first spot, and not what we hoped it means.
The story of Tiger Woods golfing with President Obama this weekend leads to the question "who would you want to golf with?" Pauly take the hottest chicks he can think of... Danica (since she's on his mind), Shakira, Natalie Portman, etc... Tools, once again, is a man's man.... Brett Favre is his #1 draft pick.
Harry Gibbs With Sports
With Johnny filling in for Wease we also have Harry sitting in the sportscaster chair, filling Tool's spot.
A Columbus Blue Jackets minor leaguer had a seizure after being checked into the glass causing Sunday's game between the Springfield Falcons and Adirondack Phantoms to be suspended.
Springfield left wing Wade MacLeod was taken to the hospital and the team later said in a statement that the 26-year-old was stable and alert. The team is an American Hockey League affiliate of the Blue Jackets.
"We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming show of support for Wade tonight," MacLeod's family said in a statement. "Wade is alert, in good condition, in positive spirits, and is resting comfortably at Baystate Medical Center. He will remain at the hospital while he undergoes tests. We are deeply appreciative of all the caring and kind words we have received from family, friends, and fans."
Adirondack defenseman Brandon Manning received a two-minute penalty for boarding on the play.
The coaches agreed to suspend the game in the second period with Adirondack leading Springfield 2-1. No makeup date has been announced.
The Sabres and Amerks both lost yesterday. The Amerks outshot Hershey 36-21, but lost the game 4-1
A discussion about people getting drunk at sporting events leads to us talking about the last time John got drunk at a game. Nowadays he prefers a nice hot cup of Dunkin Donuts coffee to beer, which Harry says is lame.
Cruisin'
Tools brings up the crippled Carnival cruise ship story from last week, and talks about how he hates cruises to begin with... having a bad experience the one time he was on one..., and now this story will keep him from ever going on one again. Saturday Night Live did a very funny sketch about the situation.
We also discuss the squirrel hunt they had in Holley over the weekend, and the controversy it caused.
The village mayor and elected officials have received death threats.
One derby supporter was caught on camera threatening protestors Saturday.
Listerners on both sides of the debate call to defend their point of view.
Amazing Grace
We, like everyone else in the community, was sad to learn of the passing of Grace Esposito, the 17 month old baby of WHAM 13's Jennifer Johnson Esposito and her husband Vinnie. Click HERE to read the story of the medically challenged miracle baby, and be prepared to be touched listening to this emotional tribute to the baby by Jennifer's coworkers Doug Emblidge, Norma Holland, Evan Dawson, etc...
Doug With News
We start the segment by speaking with Doug about the Grace Esposito tragedy, and Doug reading a beautiful text he sent to his kids and wife about how much he loves and appreciates them.
- 2 Tracked Through Storm. Arrested.
- Local 8 Year Old Sings Anthem In 2 Cities In 1 Day
- Friends Of Murdered Professor Plan Memorial
Did Pauly Lose His Manhood?
Pauly's girlfriend Ryann got a promotion at work last week, they went out Saturday night to celebrate. They started with a great dinner at Jo Jo's, and then wind up at Taylor's nightclub in Pittsford. Pauly was the designated driver, and since he wasn't properly lubricated felt awkward when it came time to dance, and wound up being told he wasn't fun. Do real men dance? John shows us his dance moves... as long as you try you should get points from the woman. Dancing is always the woman's idea... when guys try and figure out what to do at night dancing isn't an option. Listener's call with advice for Pauly... dancing shows the women you have confidence. Pauly may suggest that he and Ryann take dance lessons together as a bonding experience.
Bad Teachers
A story in yesterday's Democrat and Chronicle about how difficult it is to punish Rochester teachers who don't conduct themselves properly. Examples include...
One teacher grabbed a student by the neck, escalating what started as an argument into a full-on physical altercation.
Another teacher shook her backside at a student while singing the lyrics to “Don’t Cha,” a suggestive song by the Pussycat Dolls: “Don’t you wish your girlfriend was hot like me?”
A bus driver reported to work under the influence of alcohol.
Yet these offenses weren’t enough to cost them their jobs.
John talks about how hard it is raising a kid, and needs to push his daughter to do homework, read, etc... and how much harder it would be if the teacher was one of the bad ones. Thank you to the teachers and parents who called 222-9500 with their thoughts.
Bonus... Hot For Teacher Pics
School Absurdity
Just be thankful that when YOU were a kid, the most embarrassing thing your mom ever did was give you a big kiss on the cheek and call you "Sweetie" in front of your friends.
--On Friday morning, North Albany Academy elementary school in Albany, New York was holding a school assembly. It wasn't open to parents, but 24-year-old Aydrea Meaders showed up anyway. Her kid goes to the school.
--Aydrea went up on stage, where there was some music and dancing. According to a school official, she, quote, "wasn't an expected part of the routine, but she wasn't doing anything inappropriate."
--Until she WAS. Quote, "Suddenly, she threw off her coat and stripped from the waist up." Staff members rushed her to stop her TOPLESS DANCE in front of the school and got her off the stage. Then they called the police.
--She was charged with seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and one count of public lewdness. No one is quite sure WHY she decided to dance topless at her kid's school . . . and she hasn't given an explanation
Wease Show Mansions
If you had a mansion what would you want in it? Tools wants a full size basketball court, we'd all like a cool room to watch sports/movies in with ballpark food. Pauly says he wants a urinal.... Tools already has one. Billy's is the weirdest... not surprising... he wants a bowling alley, and a big room to display his superhero toys, statues, figures... sort of like the one actor Ralph Garman has for his Batman collection.
Work No No's
Here's something to help you start the work week. "Forbes" magazine put together a list of five phrases you should avoid at the office, because they either make you seem unprofessional, or like you don't care.
--And if you say them A LOT, they can prevent you from being promoted.
#1.) "No Problem." It implies that what you did wasn't really a big deal, and that the person you're talking to didn't even NEED to thank you.
--So when someone says thanks, just say "you're welcome" instead. It implies that you DID go out of your way, but you're still glad you could help.
#2.) "It's Not Fair." For example, if someone gets a promotion and you think YOU deserve one, it's better to skip the complaining part, and just explain to your boss why the next raise or promotion should go to YOU.
--That way you're being proactive about it, not just whining. Tools says no guy should say "That's not fair". He'd rather go dancing at Taylor's sober than say "That's not fair".
#3.) "That's Not My Job." If it's something like picking up your boss's dry cleaning, then maybe you DO have a case. But if it's less extreme than that, you should at least ACT like you're trying to be a team player.
--That doesn't necessarily mean you have to say yes. But instead of saying no, try something like, "Sure, I can do that. But right now I have A, B, and C on my plate. I'd have to put one of those on hold."
#4.) "I Think." Some people claim you should just drop it from your vocabulary . . . or anything like it . . . because it makes you seem unsure of yourself. But the "Forbes" article doesn't quite go that far.
--Apparently the phrases "I believe" and "I am confident" are both fine to use in its place. But they do agree that the phrase "I think" is no good.
--And you also shouldn't start a sentence with things like, "I could be wrong" or "maybe this is dumb."
#5.) "You Guys." This one depends on how laid back your co-workers are. But some people think it's sexist, or too casual to use in an office setting . . . or BOTH.
--It's better to use the word "everyone." As in, "What does everyone think we should do?" Either that, or just drop the word "guys" so it's, "What do you think we should do?" Not, "What do you GUYS think we should do?"
Tomorrow's Show
Back live tomorrow with Pauly, Billy, Brooksie, and anyone else that chooses to visit and give us some help.... plus maybe some classic laughs from the past with Brother Wease. It's nice to be important, but more important to be nice. See ya.
