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How Cool Is This? January 26, 2012 @ 17:56
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Enjoy Your Trip January 26, 2012 @ 07:06
Mexican Police lie about how Canadian woman was beaten. And how about this story: Nabb's story reminded Scott Giddy of his last trip to Mexico. That's because the Fergus, Ont., resident was clobbered from behind on his fourth day of vacation and woke up eight days later in a Mazatlan hospital. Giddy and his wife, Sarah, who stayed at the same hotel as Nabb last March, went to a nearby restaurant for dinner. At one point Giddy stepped outside, alone. A few minutes later, staff found Giddy crumpled on the ground, bleeding profusely. A taxi driver drove them to a private clinic where they presented their credit card. A surgeon said Giddy should seek better treatment at a hospital. "Doctors said I was likely hit with either a baseball bat or a hammer in the back of the head," Giddy said. "As soon as I was struck, my eardrums instantly shattered and had a major bleed on my brain." They later discovered that the clinic charged $4,500 to the credit card for no treatment. Giddy has since recovered from the attack, although he now has no sense of smell and a hatred for Mexico. "I will never go back to Mexico, absolutely not," Giddy said. "We're not trying to ruin Mexico's reputation, but I wouldn't go back and I don't think other Canadians should either." **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com**
One Hundred Great Days January 24, 2012 @ 21:17
When we first hatched the idea of doing an internet show back in July, little did we know or dream that by January 24th we'd be trail-blazing Canadian Broadcasting. There are lots of podcasts of terrestrial radio shows, but ours is the first exclusively independent on-line show to be distributed by a major broadcasting company. And that's what this is, it's a distribution deal between Rogers Broadcasting and HumbleandFredRadio.com INC. We supply content and Rogers gives us crazy promotion which increases our reach, which increases our advertising rates. We maintain complete control of content and we continue to do the show from our cozy and comfortable studio in Etobicoke. I don't know what was the best part of today, the initial announcement on Breakfast TV, the follow-up with Brady and Lang on The Fan 590, having Bob McCown on our show as a guest, or getting in the car at 3:00 this afternoon and hearing a 680 News traffic report brought to you by Humble and Fred Radio? It didn't hurt to go to Sportsnet.ca either, and see a Humble and Fred Radio banner right across the top of the screen. Again, it's more than we could ever have thought possible in such a short amount of time, but it's a fine indication of what good solid content can do for you, because honestly, if we weren't doing a good show, none of this would be happening. The first indication was the last week of October and the second week of the show when we received an e-mail from Rogers Vice-President of Programming Julie Adam. hi guys ... hopefully these are still your email addresses This led to lunch, which led to another meeting, which led to a proposal from Julie and the next thing you know, we reached an agreement and signed it just before Christmas. The people at Rogers have been fantastic, from top to bottom. No bullshit here, everything they said they'd do, they've done, and more. And that's pretty refreshing on the heels of being jerked around by others over the summer. What impresses us more than anything is Rogers vision for the future. They see what's coming and being in the delivery business they want to stay ahead of the game. Where's it all going to go? We have no idea, but it's going to be a lot of fun finding out. Up until today, our biggest challenge was reaching those people who we knew would still want to listen to us, but had no idea we were back together and available on their computers and smart phones. Rogers will help us get that message out. Did I mention the TV commercials that are being produced right now? Or the billboard that will soon be on the Gardiner? Yes, it's been a great 100 days and we're looking very much forward to the next 100. Toronto Star - Humble and Fred Gain A Powerful Pal Marketing Magazine - Rogers Radio Snags Humble and Fred **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com**
Tomorrow Morning on Breakfast Television and Sportsnet Radio January 23, 2012 @ 20:01
The announcment will be made on Breakfast Television shortly after 8am. It will be repeated at 8:40 with Brady and Lang on Sportsnet Radio, The Fan 590. After just three months and 62 shows, Humble and Fred Radio will make an unprecedented move in Canadian broadcasting. Hopefully it will pave the way for others. It's been quite the ride.
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What An Asshole January 23, 2012 @ 19:08
Then I found out it wasn't. Thomas it turns out is a staunch Conservative and raging Republican, and has a keen interest in politics, but he claims today's move had nothing to do with picking sides. It's become a tradition. Some months after the Stanley Cup is awarded, if it's an American team, they're received by the President at the White House. It's got nothing to do with politics, it's just a harmless tradition that most players look forward to. After all, how often do you get a chance to meet the most powerful man in the world and walk around his house for a few minutes? It all happens pretty fast, so there's no time for politics, it's more a respect thing. The President respects your accomplishment and the players acknowledge that respect by showing up. But not Tim Thomas. Nope. He issued a statement later in the day witch basically said that he's pissed off at all government, both parties, and he exercised his right as an "individual" to stay away. What an asshole and what a shame. Today, instead of the story being the Boston Bruins visit to the White House, the story became Tim Thomas "not" visiting the White House. He's joined the club of all those half brain Hollywood actors who pull politics into places it doesn't belong - and to make matters worse, Thomas is a self confessed mega-fan of American idiot Glenn Beck. And what good can come of today? I don't think there are too many people praising Tim Thomas for his balls today, but I bet there's a whole whack questioning his commitment to his teammates. The guys he won the Stanley Cup with. The reason and only reason they were at the White House today. **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com** Comments: 22, Category: Sports
Enjoy Your Trip January 23, 2012 @ 07:25
Canadian woman found beaten in Mexico hotel. Mexico's drug wars kill more than 47000 in five years. Mexico opens homicide investigation into explosion that killed Canadians. Canadian found in trunk of torched car in Mexico. Drug violence hits heart of Acapulco. Snowbirds flock to bloody Mexico. Vancouver man shot in Mexico after being forced to fight. Canadian blogger stabbed to death in Mexico. Respiratory illness sickening visitors to Mexico.
Humble and Fred's Walk Off The World Parody January 21, 2012 @ 07:16
Where Was God Last Night? January 15, 2012 @ 14:30
For the past week the Tim Tebow God shit has been off the richter scale because of their surprise victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. I would hope that no one other than those who may have suffered a brain injury really thinks that God had anything to do with it, but the God circus that it created was unbelievable, most notably the John 3:16 connection. What it did, mostly in the United States of course, was escalate the debate on whether someone should be criticized for overt displays of faith in public. Personally, to the extent that Tebow does, I think they should be. In fact I find it so horrifically self absorbed that it borders on creepy. Especially during a game. As ridiculous as I find it to thank the Lord after a game, at least the outcome has already been decided. During a game is sickening, and that's what Tebow has continuously done, overtly prayed on the sidelines during the game like God is going to take sides while the ball is still in the air. I know Godians will argue that thanking the Lord after a game is more for their physical safety than anything else, but what's your excuse during the game? Last Saturday, during the game Tebow must have been praying for a so called miracle, praying that God would help the Broncos win... and wouldn't you know it, as coincidence and nothing else would have it, he got his way. But this started a shit storm of God talk that I'm sure had millions of the weak minded actually thinking there was connection, and worse than that, promoting it. Ironically all it does is back fire on them, and it will every time. Because it leads to this question, where was God last night? If He was so instrumental in Tebow's accomplishments to date, where the hell was He last night when the Broncos were getting their balls handed to them? How the hell does He all of a sudden not show up? It's not like He was working on a famine, drought or atrocity somewhere because those are still going strong around the globe. Who knows, maybe He only hands out only one football miracle a day... and it was used up on the San Franciso 49ers. **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com** Comments: 17, Category: Sports | Stuff
I'm Glad I Don't Live In Quebec January 15, 2012 @ 09:09
When I first heard that there was an issue because newly named coach Randy Cunneyworth couldn't speak French I thought it was a joke... because none of it made sense. A coach's number one priority is to communicate with his players and there isn't one member of the Canadiens who speaks French only. In the dressing room, where a large measure of a hockey team's fortunes is determined, Cunneyworth has no problem delivering whatever message he has. You'd think that's all a true Hab fan would care about. But no, it's become a huge issue and the flames were fanned by a shockingly bigoted French media that claimed "the coach of the Montreal Canadiens should speak French, not only for cultural reasons, but to keep an open dialogue with the media." Bullshit. It's not Randy Cunneyworth's job to communicate with the French media, its French media's job to communicate with Randy Cunneyworth. I'm willing to bet there isn't one member of the French media that can't speak English, yet they make an issue of language through blatant intolerance, and the scary thing is, they're speaking for a lot of wing nuts. There have been pre-game demonstrations outside of the Bell Centre by staunch Quebec language kooks. People who could care less about Randy Cunneyworth or the Montreal Canadiens, but people who are more concerned with cleansing their society. And this was before the Habs plunged into their current losing streak. It was highlighted again this week when the Habs traded Mike Cammalleri to the Calgary Flames for power forward Rene Bourque. Considering their roster of pip squeaks Bourque was exactly what the Canadiens needed but that didn't matter to the bigots. As one Montreal reporter stated, "Bourque is a good player, but Montreal was hoping for a good "French" player". You see, Rene Bourque has a French name, but he can't speak the language, so that too has become an issue. I'm sure if Bourqe performs, his language won't ultimately matter, but the fact that it's even talked about is disturbing. And rivaling the bigotry in Montreal is the stupidity. The days of having the French market cornered are over. Under a draft system, the only control you have is when it's your turn to pick. You take the best player or you take the best player who can speak French? Would these people prefer a lesser player simply because he speaks their language? Some actually would and they make no bones about it. They argue that the French language in Quebec must be preserved and protected - but when they apply it to a hockey team that really only needs to win games - they expose themselves for what they are. Disgusting bigots! **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com** Comments: 22, Category: Sports | Stuff
We Can Be Very Forgiving January 14, 2012 @ 12:45
Right off the top, I'll admit I've never been a Led Zeppelin fan. I've never been one for strident / hard rock and today the very sound of Classic Rock on the radio, any classic rock, nauseates the shit out of me. To me, Classic Rock on the radio is like watching an Andy of Mayberry marathon. A couple of episodes are alright, but I'm quickly bored and need to escape before I get depressed. It's alright by the campfire in small doses, but I'd prefer my radio enlighten me. I've never really understood the fascination with Led Zeppelin, and that's before I learned that a good measure of their work was actually somebody else's work. Their screechy uneven sound is something that I've always found more aggravating than appealing. Stairway To Heaven was a small exception, but it turns out even that was a rip-off. When I hear The Ocean I want to drive ice picks through my ears and run to my Beatles collection I don't even know how old the segment on Stern is, but it really doesn't matter. There is no time limit on thievery or proof and I'm not about to explain it all. Go here and have a listen for yourself and then go here for more proof. The point of this essay is this. After I posted the link to my facebook I was amazed at the comments and e-mails I received actually defending Led Zeppelin. I guess I really shouldn't be surprised. It's human nature to defend, at any cost, something you have a vested interest in. Taste is subjective and I'm not about to criticize anyone who adores Led Zeppelin because we all receive art differently. One mans Van Gogh is another mans finger painting. But I find it extremely amusing when people, having had proof laid in their laps, still want to defend them. They use the excuse that all bands "borrow" music, and that may be true. Influence is something that's hard to resist, but when you steal material word for word and pretend it's your own till you're exposed, it's slimy. Especially when you begrudgingly allow credit that was due at the outset. But again, it's human nature. The same way my mother in law is willing to over-look Tiger Woods behavior because she absolutely adores the guy. The same way I'm sure there were Philadelphia Eagles fans that were ready to defend Michael Vick because they wanted him back on the football field. OJ Simpson got way more support than he deserved. I think you get my point. But the Led Zeppelin response floored me. We still don't know absolutely for sure if OJ cut off his wife's head, but we sure as hell have blatant proof that Led Zeppelin stole other peoples work. And as I stated above, there is no timeline on theft. One guy commented this morning that at this point it doesn't matter. "Let's just enjoy the music they gave us." I beg to differ, it does matter. Here some other comments, with the position that Led Zeppelin wasn't alone, which for some crazy reason makes it OK. "Plagiarism is part of music." All are pointless arguments given the circumstances. Again, influence is one thing, but ripping somebody off word for word like Led Zeppelin did is another thing. And please, don't respond to this by defending Led Zeppelin "the musicians" because I'm sure there are musicians I like that you hate. This is all about integrity and apparently Led Zeppelin had none. **Listen to the latest edition of HumbleandFredRadio.com - we talk about it.**
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That's how long it's been since Humble and I recorded our first show on HumbleandFredRadio.com - and man oh man, has a lot happened since then.
Tomorrow morning Humble and Fred Radio moves to higher ground. 
At first I really didn't believe it. When I heard that Boston Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas skipped a visit to the White House for political reasons, I really thought it was a joke.
Last night was a great example of why religion can be so bloody stupid, especially when you take it out of the mind and heart, where it belongs, and put it on the playing field.
As someone who has live his entire life in Southern Ontario and who as seen and felt the affects of political correctness, I'm totally blown away with the unchecked bigotry in Quebec that has engulfed the Montreal Canadiens.
Earlier this week while going through my news feed on facebook I came across a segment on the Howard Stern Show about the thievery of the band Led Zeppelin.
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