Friday, December 20, 2013

12-20: Justice and Unjust Judges

Justice and Unjust Judges
(Ted Bobosh photo)
Are some judges unjust and while other controversial figures on the bench execute justice? Convicted girl-beater Chris Brown gets his probation revoked - but isn't sent to jail. Sixteen-year-old Ethan Couch is sent to rehab for killing four people. San Diego judge Patricia Cookson performs a marriage ceremony and bakes a cake for murderer Danne Desbrow after she sentences him to life.  Al weighs in and also tells some stories about his father - a very powerful, unique judge.

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

12-19: "Duck Dynasty" Controversy

The Wise Guys take on the Phil Robertson/Duck Dynasty controversy
Willie Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty'
Al & Nicky give their take on Phil Robertson/Duck Dynasty controversy and talk a little Christmas

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

12-18: EPA Official Pretends to be CIA. Cancer Patient Oppression.

An EPA official pretended to be a CIA agent. And nothing says "Merry Christmas" like allegedly discriminating against a cancer patient. 
Jennifer Horn takes over the hosting duties for the day and notes, "It’s been a tough 24 hours to be a Wise Guy." Both Nicky and Chris ended up hospital – find out why and what Nicky’s wife said!
EPA official John Beale pretended to be CIA agent. Why? And what's his punishment. Plus, Morton's Steakhouse staff allegedly asked a man going through cancer treatments to remove his hat. Robert Chambers reportedly told management he needs the added warmth because he is a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy. The Guys (and Gal) have plenty to say about both topics. Plus, Nicky declares what he would do if he won the lottery.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

12-16: Mental Illness: A Convenient Scapegoat?

More and more, it seems mental illness is becoming a convenient scapegoat for those wanting to shirk responsibility for their actions. From the 16-year-old kids blaming "Affluenza" for his drunken joyride killing four people to the rampant shootings claiming so many lives, Al & Nicky argue mental illness takes the blame instead of something that people to seem have forgotten: choosing between right and wrong.
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Saturday, December 14, 2013

12-14: Italian Christmas Foods and Music, Medical Credit Cards

Italian Christmas foods and music, medical credit cards, North Korea's Kim Jong Un's not-so-family-like behavior, all get the Wise Guys treatment. Plus, Nicky's Picks

Italian Christmas Foods and Music

The Guys talk about the different foods and drinks on their Christmas Eve and Christmas Day tables. Plus, some special Italian Christmas music is selected for the show!

Medical Credit Cards

Can't afford surgery? No problem! Just sign up for the medical credit card - with insanely high insurance rates.

 Music Played in This Episode

Friday, December 13, 2013

Thursday, December 12, 2013

12-12: Getting Wise on Education

Get wise on education
(Woodley Wonder Works photo)
From six-year-olds getting flagged for sexual harassment to $20,000-a-year pre-schools to parents encouraging their kids to lie about homework, the education system in America is turning into a farce. The Wise Guys add their two cents - with plenty of laughs and stories.


Wednesday, December 11, 2013

12-11: Wise Guy Heroes. President Obama's Selfish Selfie.

After nearly being hit by a motorcycle the night before, Chris recalls the incident and talks about how a group of bystanders came together to help comfort an injured victim. Al tell us how he saved a man's life. Plus, the Guys are outraged by President Obama's selfie - at Nelson Mandela's funeral.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

12-10: Hollywood Celebrities Acting Like Tough Guys

Actor Shia LeBeouf and other Hollywood punks acting like tough guys
Shia LaBeouf (Cesar photo)
Shia LeBeouf allegedly told someone he could have them killed. Did Lindsay Lohan mastermind an attack on Paris Hilton's brother, Barron? Why do these Hollywood celebrities - or anyone else, for that matter - insist on acting like tough guys and thugs?Albert, Nicky, and Chris take up the issue. Plus, Al dispenses some advice that could save your life. Listen now!


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Monday, December 9, 2013

12-09: Shopping Mall Insanity, Minnesota Viking Escorts

Shopping mall insanity, Minnesota Vikings escorts
(Ben Schumin photo)
A man flips out at a shopping mall with his girlfriend and decides to take the leap - but probably not how you're thinking. Plus, the NFL's Minnesota Vikings are paying for escorts. That's right - the group famous for chartering a boat and loading it up with girls once again finds themselves in the news. But how are they spending $300 - and getting the police involved?

Reese McKee - the guy who tasked the world to help him find a girl he likes - responded to an email Chris sent him. What did he say? Find out now!

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Friday, December 6, 2013

12-06: The Internet and Guns: Two Powerful Weapons

Are guns and the Internet similar?
Reese McKee (ReeseMcKee/Facebook)
The Internet and guns are two powerful tools that, in the wrong hands, can cause serious harm. In his now internationally-known campaign to find a girl he met last New Year'sReese McKee and the woman he's searching for have becoming minor celebrities. But it's unknown whether she wants the fame. And someone crossed the line by publicly posting online her address and family's names

The Wise Guys talk about stalking and when enough is enough when it comes to computers. Listen now.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013

12-05: Have You Seen "Katie"? New Zealander's Odd Story to Find Girl

New Zealander Reese McKee is hoping you've seen Katie
"Kate" (Reese McKee/Facebook)
Have You Seen "Katie"? New Zealander Reese McKee hopes you have - and has launched a Facebook campaign so you can help his efforts to find her. After a chance meeting in Hong Kong last New Year's, the girl gave Reese only her name and said she lives in "DC."
At first, the story may seem sweet and romantic. But the Wise Guys find it creepy...and maybe even a hoax. Find out why.

Plus, Al praises Nelson Mandela - who died today at the age of 95 -as a hero and one of the Top 10 Men of All Time. Chris puts Al and Nicky on the spot, asking who some of the others on that list are - and places a time limit on the proceedings. Do they make it before the buzzer? Listen now!

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

12-04: Squatter's Realty - Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers?

How is this for a new business: professional squatting? Robert Carr of Ohio allegedly broke into a family's home while they were away - visiting a dying family member - and laid claim to their house. Carr said he plans to ask a judge for a title to the house. Is it a game of Finders Keepers, Losers Weepers - or is this guy a criminal?

Plus, Nicky and Al briefly reestablish the show and discuss what their lives and mission mean. Listen now!


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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

12-03: Good Cops, Bad Cops

Why do so many people dislike the police? Good cops and bad cops are the topic of discussion on this episode of the Wise Guys Sit-down Show. Al, Nicky & Chris talk about power, aggression, and point out that all cops aren't bad - in fact, the Wise Guys are law enforcement proponent. Are bad cops really born from good cops? If so, what makes them turn dark?

The case of Kelly Thomas - a homeless man allegedly beaten to death by Fullerton (CA) police officers Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli - and questionable hiring practices are Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca are touched upon. Listen now.

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Monday, December 2, 2013

12-02: Mugger Michael Goodman Apologizes on Facebook to Victim

Mugger Michael Goodman Apologizes on Facebook to Victim
Michael Goodman (Facebook/Michael Goodman)
Thirty-five years ago, a kid named Michael Goodman allegedly mugged a guy named Claude Soffel. Goodman recently saw Soffel on Facebook - and sent him an apology message. While the message of contrition is a nice gesture, something seems a little fishy.

Listen now to what Nicky, Al, and Chris have to say about it - plus Nicky's ideas for this year's Christmas cards.

Plus, Ryan Ferguson was imprisoned for 10 years - sent away for a murder he purportedly didn't commit. Why is going free now? The Wise Guys have the details.

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Thursday, November 28, 2013

11-28: Wise Guys Thanksgiving and New New Business Idea?

Jennifer Horn and the Guys talk about Thanksgiving. Plus, New York City bumped up their smoking age - does that give Nicky a new business idea and what are some of the other ones he's had? Listen now!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

11-27: Airplane Passenger Etiquette and Cellphone Calls During Flight

Airline passenger etiquette gears up for another challenge as many airlines now allow passengers to use electronic devices during all phases of flight. How close are we, though, to allowing on cell phone conversations on airplanes? Will mobile devices cause us to Candy Crush the heads of yammering fellow passengers - and turn airplanes into Angry Birds?

Plus, Chris and Al have a heated discussion about reclining seats back - is it inconsiderate or just trying to gain a little extra comfort? Listen now!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

11-26: JFK and the Mob, Part 5: Carlos Marcello Confesses

New Orleans mob boss Carlos Marcello allegedly confessed on tape that he organized John F. Kennedy's assassination. Plus, why is Charles Manson allowed to get married?

Monday, November 25, 2013

11-25: Smoking Kills Wayne Mills in a Bizarre Way. PeeWee Heroes.

Country music singer Wayne Mills learned the hard way that smoking (allegedly) kills - but not in the traditional way. Plus, a peewee football team stands up for its bullied waterboy.
Smoking kills? Country singer Wayne Mills was allegedly shot after refusing to put out a cigarette.
Wayne Mills (Facebook)

Wayne Mills

Wayne Mills of Wayne Mills Band fame was allegedly shot by bar owner Chris Ferrell after the musician refused to put out a cigarette and a fight ensued. But Al points out that while he personally doesn't like smoking, there's probably much more to this story.

PeeWee Football Heroes

Six-year-old Danny Keefe is the waterboy for the Bridgewater Badgers D5 PeeWee football team – and the first grader takes the gig very seriously, dressing up every day with an actual suit and tie.
But not long after Danny was born, he suffered a brain hemorrhage that left him with a severe speech impediment. So here’s this kid, the waterboy, who dresses in a shirt and tie, and has speech issues. And bullies came after him big time. That is, until the team’s quarterback, fifth grader Tommy Cooney, organized a day to recognize their friend and put an end to the bullying.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

11-19: Brett Favre Can't Remember Soccer. George Zimmerman and Rob Ford.

Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre has CRS - but what does it mean? Plus, why can't George  Zimmerman and Rob Ford just go away? Jennifer Horn sits in for Chris - who is on assignment in Vegas for the Latin Grammys. At least, that's his story...

Brett Favre

Quarterback Brett Favre can't remember soccer!
Brett Favre (Courtesy of PSU Mark)
Brett Favre has a case of "CRS" - Can't Remember Soccer! Was it caused by too many hits to the head? Too much...other stuff?

The former Green Bay Packer and Minnesota Viking said if he had a son, he wouldn't let the kid play football.

Zimmerman and Ford: Go Away, Please

George Zimmerman was arrested again. Toronto's official mayor Rob Ford keeps saying and doing stupid thing.  They should both book a vacation at a gated resort - Club Fed!

Plus, Al & Nicky were not feeling the Christmas spirit after watching the "Shoe your Joe" Kmart Joe Boxer Christmas" jingle! Listen now!


Monday, November 18, 2013

11-18: Wise Guys Theatre. Texting and Driving

The Wise Guys Theatre presents the Wise Guys Players reading the live tweets of rooftop breakup. Plus, Al & Nicky discuss texting and driving.

The RoofBreakup

Kyle Ayers of the RoofrBreakup
Kyle Ayers (Twitter/Kyle Ayers)
Writer/comic/podcaster Kyle Ayers was put in an awkward situation Saturday. Alls he wanted to do was enjoy some peace and quiet on his Brooklyn rooftop. And then a couple was up there with him, breaking up. Mr. Ayers did the noble, courteous thing - he live tweeted the event, hashtagging it #RoofBreakup.

Nicky, Chris, and Al reenact the live tweet - with Al playing Rachel, the girl. A few liberties are taken to convert it into an auditory medium - and some ad libs added.
Follow Kyle Ayers and check out his podcast, the Middle Notes Podcast.

Texting and Driving

Nicky and Al generally don't like texting and social media. Now that people text and drive, they really have a problem with it. Listen now.


RoofBreakup Reenactment - the Breakup Live Tweeting of Kyle Ayers

The Wise Guys reenact RoofBreakup - the live tweeting of Kyle Ayers of an actual breakup atop a Brooklyn building. Al even plays the girl! Listen now.


Saturday, November 16, 2013

11-16: Unions in America. Good Deeds and Batkid.

Unions in America may not be such a great thing, good deeds continually being punished and BatKid the hero are some of today's topics.

Unions in America

Union buster Robert Cuccinotta and Right to Work's Dan Mirod discuss some of the pros and cons of unions in America. The discussion gets very spirited and lively - especially when a union member who lost his health benefits and then contracted cancer calls in.

BatKid

Miles Scott - a five-year-old who has battled leukemia since he was a baby - helped save San Francisco from the Penguin and Riddler on Friday. The Make-a-Wish Foundation made it happen and Gotham on the bay can sleep easier thanks to Batman and Batkid.

Good Deeds

We've talked about Erin Cox, the high school student who was punished for being a sober driver. In the September 28th episode, the Wise Guys discussed Andrew Anderson who was fired from Goodwill Industries after giving discounts to underprivileged people. Now, James Brady of Hackensack, NJ, was denied his welfare benefits after turning in $850 he found on the street. Listen to what happened - and why America is becoming the place where good deeds are no longer welcome.
Plus, Nicky's PicksRobert Abney goes on the shelf and much more!
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Songs Played in this Episode

Friday, November 15, 2013

11-15: What’s That Smell? Robert Abney – the Cancer Patient-Banning Principal

Principal Robert Abney banned a mother from his school - because her cancer smells bothered him and others
Principal Robert Abney (Robert Abney/Twitter)
It takes a lot to shock and sicken the Wise Guys. But principal Robert Abney of Albuquerque, New Mexico, accomplished the feat. 

 Kerri Mascareno is a mother battling breast cancer. She showed up on campus and smelled of chemotherapy...so he allegedly banned the lady who may not have much time left with her kids. Apparently, her odor was just too much for him and others.

But is his reaction purely olfactory - or does it have something to do with an incident from his past? Listen to the story - and his Jedi-imitating response to Chris' request for an interview.


Thursday, November 14, 2013

11-14: JFK and the Mob, Part 4 - Mob Conspiracies, Cancer Injections

JFK and the Mob - Conspiracies
Al argues that Boston mobster Whitey Bulger's government-sanctioned crime spree is a bigger conspiracy than John F. Kennedy's assassination. Was Lee Harvey Oswald's assassin Jack Ruby injected with cancer?


Even ObamaCare and gun control are now tied as a conspiracy.

Listen to Al & Nicky discuss conspiracies and answer a listener question about if alleged mobster (and possible JFK assassination participant) Jack Ruby was injected with cancer in prison.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2013

11-13: Whitey Bulger Sentencing. Behaving Like a True Wise Guy.

Al & Nicky have plenty to say about what went down today during Whitey Bulger's sentencing hearing. Plus, when you get caught doing something wrong, Al & Nicky advise us to act like a true wise guy. But how?
Listen to What Happended During the Sentencing at Whitey Bulger's Trial
Whitey Bulger - old enough to be at Alcatraz (Federal Bureau of Prisons)

Whitey Bulger Sentencing Update

Victims' families faced Whitey Bulger during the sentencing faze of the Winter Hill Gang mobster's trial - but he wouldn't face them. Hear what some of them had to say. And hear why Al & Nicky blame some of the mutt's terror squarely on the FBI.

Acting Like a True Wise Guy

Getting caught doing something wrong is no fun - but copping attitude and showing disrespect are not the hallmarks of a smart person. Listen to what Al - the former police officer - says about what to do when you're pulled over for a traffic violation. And it's good advice, especially considering he's a guy who admittedly loved giving tickets.

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