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Saturday, December 21, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
12-20: 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
- 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.
Show Notes
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.
Listen now.
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
12-13: Texting, 16-Year-Old Elvis Impersonator
The Guys discuss texting and 16-year-old Elvis Presley impersonator David Thibault.
Thursday, December 12, 2013
12-12: Getting 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
- 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!
Show Notes
Monday, December 9, 2013
12-09: Shopping Mall Insanity, Minnesota Viking 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!
Show Notes
Friday, December 6, 2013
12-06: The Internet and Guns: Two Powerful Weapons
- 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's, Reese 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.
Show Notes
Thursday, December 5, 2013
12-05: Have You Seen "Katie"? New Zealander's Odd Story to Find Girl
- "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!
Show Notes
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!
Show Notes
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.
Show Notes
Monday, December 2, 2013
12-02: 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.
Show Notes
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