Saturday, July 27, 2013

07-27: Roasting Weiner; Rats; What Makes a Man; Miley Cyrus; Dennis Farina Tribute; Larry Manetti Birthday Rap; Listener Emails & Phone Calls

The full gang reunites this week! After teasing Chris about working at Comic-con last week, the boys got down to business. They skewer Anthony Weiner and talk rats (the human kind). An epic giggle fit soon ensues. Miley Cyrus is thrown on the Shelf for being a terrible role model to kids looking up to her. 

 The Wise Guys honor Simpsons TV show creator Sam Simon, who's battling terminal cancer - and has pledged his royalties to charity for the rest of time. People often talk about wanting to be "Made." But before they can even thinking about that, they need to know what makes a person. The Wise Guys issue their criteria. Bobby performs a birthday rap for CRN's own Larry Manetti before the guys pay tribute to the late Dennis Farina. 


A listener asks them to reveal surprises about themselves (which they do) and another asks for fashion advice (which they give). Someone else sends the guys a letter about her true feelings about the show. Open phone time was truly memorable - as the guys were asked for their opinions on...well, just listen.    
Bobby Braciola will perform LIVE on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at 6pm at he Disco Summer Jam at the Last Resort, 325 Farnum Pike, in Smithfield, RI.  Call Inside Out Productions for tix and info @ (401) 209-9059.  
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Monday, July 22, 2013

07-20: "Rolling Stone" gets put on the shelf; Sgt. Sean Murphy; Kanye West; Ron Pirolli; Monique Davis.

"Rolling Stone" gets put on the Shelf - and not in a good way. Sgt. Sean Murphy is honored as the Stand-up Person of the Week and Kanye West takes a beating (instead of giving one). Plus, the Wise Guys briefly fail as babysitters, discuss Monique Davis' controversial comments, and Nicky predicts who's going to win the Super Bowl. The Irishman is missing and Helen Thomas is nothing to be celebrated. That and much more all went down on the July 20 episode!

 Co-host and producer Chris Carley was “on location” this week. Some reports place him at Comic-con in San Diego. Another rumor was that he’s searching (again) for Jimmy Hoffa (though we all know it’s an excuse for vacation).
The big topic of the week dealt with the Wise Guys thoughts on the controversial Dzhokhar Tsarnev’s pictures. The guys aren’t at all happy that Rolling Stone magazine seems to be making a rock star out of the Boston Marathon Bombing suspect. But they do applaud Massachusetts State Police officer Sgt. Sean Murphy, a tactical photographer who released photos he shot as Tsarnev was apprehended. Murphy was then suspended from the police force. What happened when the Wise Guys called the MPD for comment? Listen and find out.

They named Sgt. Murphy their Stand-up Person of the Week. If you’d like to voice your support for Sgt. Murphy, please visit this Facebook page. And for their efforts in seemingly celebrating a terrorist, Rolling Stone was put on the Shelf.

Retired patrolman Ron Pirolli (now with the Rhode Island Juvenile Justice program) was a guest this week and gave his thoughts about the Murphy situation. Mr. Pirolli also happens to be Al’s brother-in-law – and talked about the time he arrested Al!  (Awk-ward!)

The Guys lose Al's cousin's son Cameron during the show – but Nicky saves the day (and the trunk of a car!) And find out what all the craziness is about the Man in the Black Trenchcoat. (Just don’t tell Cameron’s mother, Maria)

Robbery suspect Kanye West – who beat a photographer last week – got his own licks from the Wise Guys. Plus, Al, Nicky & Bobby talked about role models: who theirs are and why.

They reminded people to visit WiseGuysCare.com to find out how people can help Code 3 for a Cure – the charity that helps firefighters afflicted with cancer.

Plus, they also talked smack about the Yankees & Red Sox and Nicky already knows who’ll be in the Super Bowl. The problems in Detroit were also discussed and the Wise Guys dished about Illinois representative Monique Davis’ remarks dealing police and their roles in Chicago’s plague of violence.

Al, Nicky & Bobby put late White House reporter Helen Thomas on the shelf after an irate caller tells them of another radio show host censored people for talking about her anti-semitic actions. Listen to what happens.

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Saturday, July 13, 2013

07-13: Family business. Plus a hammer to the head; George Zimmerman; firefighter Lorenzo Abundiz; actor Billy Vigeant.

The Wise Guys separate fact from fiction when it comes to family business. Plus, a discussion about George Zimmerman; real-life superhero firefighter Lorenzo Abundiz; actor Billy Vigeant.

July 13, 2013 was a very special day in Wise Guys in history: the first two-hour episode.

The live show started a couple minutes late after the boys were hampered by a technical issue…and something else. Let's say that the Irishman was a little jittery.

The Wise Guys talked about the differences between "family" and street gangs before discussing loyalty, honor, and bravery.

Al told a story that began with him getting a call from a guy in the head with a hammer. What did Al do next? Find out.

Actor Billy Vigeant discussed his new mob-themed web series, "Fedoras." Watch the trailer now!

The Wise Guys named Lorenzo Abundiz their Stand-up Person of the Week. Lorenzo is a retired firefighter and cancer survivor who launched the Code 3 for a Cure Foundation to assist fellow firefighters who are afflicted with cancer. The interview was especially emotional and memorable.

The Wise Guys announced that, because the show is now the Wise Guys Sit-down Show, anytime one of them says "Wise Guys Sit-down Hour," they're donating $3 to the "Hour Glass," which benefits Code 3 for a Cure. Plus, through the end of August, anytime someone buys something through WiseGuysRadioShow.com, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Code 3 for a Cure. Donate directly to Code 3 foundation by visiting their website.

Al, Nicky and Bobby then put accused murderer George Zimmerman on the Shelf for his role in Trayvon Martin's death. Listen to the episode and find out why.

Then Al talked about someone who doesn't know what it takes to be a man. It's a story that will be continued next Saturday - so tune in!

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Saturday, July 6, 2013

07-06: Stephen Starring, Loser Athletes, Chicago Violence, Nelson Mandela, Fred's Birthday

The Wise Guys reveal which former NFL player got pushy with women. Plus, scornful pro athletes get the boot and Chicago violence gets the Wise Guys treatment, and Nelson Mandela is a Stand-up Guy. Plus, a special birthday rap for a special celebrity, and Fourth of July stories!

The Wise Guys disclosed that former New England Patriot Stephen Starring (who also played for the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers) threatened and became violent with Albert's wife Lori and family several years ago. Lori called into the show to discuss the shocking and frightening incident.

Fittingly, Albert, Nicky, and Bobby put on the Shelf athletes like Starring and others like him.

Chicago violence is seemingly out of control and rogue cops don't seem to be anything new. How would the Wise Guys solve the problem?


They honored Nelson Mandela as their Stand-up Person of the Week, Bobby rapped a Happy Birthday to Fred Dryer, and the guys talked about their Fourth of July holidays.

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