The Rant: Jan. 14

We have one of our own attending the inauguration of Barack Obama next week, so that was big on our discussion list. We also discussed Temple Theatre, Lee County High School, cold weather, the legacy of George W. Bush and much more.

The Rant play-along, Jan. 14

Clips that you’ll hear on the Jan. 14 edition of The Rant.

Inauguration talk

Geroge Bush video

Outro music
Beck Orphans

Beck Modern Guilt

The Rant Returneth

After a month-long Internet hiatus (and two-week holiday vacation), The Rant is back at you with an hour and a half of radio goodliness today.
Our guests were Temple Theatre artistic director Peggy Taphorn and members of the cast and crew of the newest Temple experience — Hamlet, which begins tonight with a pay-what-you-want show.
To learn more about Hamlet, the Temple and everything associated with the two, go online to www.templeshows.com.

Also this week, we discussed:
• Jon and Gordon’s “break-up” and Jon’s attempt at home ownership
• The wind-caused power outage that knocked out the first 7 minutes of our show.
• Items you will find in every college guy’s apartment/dorm.
• More depressing headlines (local and national) dealing with the economy
• The Temple Theatre’s financial troubles.

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The Rant returns Wednesday

After a month-long podcast hiatus and a two-week vacation from the show, The Rant will return Wednesday from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on WDCC FM, 90.5 in Sanford.
Our guests this week will comprise of the cast of Hamlet and Peggy Taphorn, director of the Temple Theatre in downtown Sanford. As for what else we’re going to talk about … I’m certain there will be a lot on our minds.

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Merry Christmas from The Rant

A special Christmas video from all of us at The Rant. (Clicking the photo will take you to our Facebook page … become a fan today!)

With special appearance by Sanford City Councilman Linwood Mann.

The Rant: Dec. 17 Play along

Now you can play along with today’s The Rant. Below are a series of clips and audio files that will be played on today’s broadcast. The Rant airs live from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on WDCC, 90.5 FM in Sanford, and the podcast goes up on this site later in the day.

TOP 5 CHRISTMAS SONGS

5. “All I want for Christmas is you” by Mariah Carey

4. “Christmas time is here” by the Chipmunks

3. “Happy Christmas” by John Lennon

2. “Let me Sleep” by Pearl Jam

1. “Silver Bells” by Elvis Presley

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GORDON’S FAVORITE
1. Jingle bells

HONORABLE MENTION
1. Bob & Doug’s 12 Days of Chrismas

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HEADLINES

George Bush dodges questions, shoes

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HEATH LEDGER as The Joker

The Rant: Dec. 3

Our guest this week was Jordan-Matthews High School Librarian and recent Jeopardy! contestant Rose Pate, who talked to us about her experience and whether Alex Trebek is as manly as he thinks he is.

Also this week:
• Billy’s least favorite Christmas songs and favorite Christmas specials
• Local headlines
• Gordon vs. Jonathan in studio Jeopardy!

Enjoy.

The Rant, Thanksgiving edition

This week, in honor of food and all things Thanksgiving, we had chef Chad Blackwelder, owner of Bella Bistro in downtown Sanford, as our guest. And a great guest he was.

Also this week:
• Thanksgiving tradition talk
• Christmas parade talk
• Mullet talk

And of course, much much more.

The Rant: Nov. 19 edition

A familiar guest was in studio this week — my wife Jennifer, who’s also the marketing director for the Sanford Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is hosting the Sanford Christmas Parade this Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in downtown Sanford.

Also this week:
• Snow talk — Sanford had snow this week, and it’s getting even colder.
• Lee County and the “Lee”conomy … ugh, can’t believe I typed that.
• Dasa spicey meataballa
• Parade talk
• News of the wierd
• Much, much more …

The Rant online … listen up

It’s amazing … every week, a new episode of The Rant magically appears.
This week, our guest was Alexandra Reid, the Sanford woman who proposed a chicken ordinance this year to the City of Sanford and was defeated. She talks about the process, open government and her future plans.

Please forgive the minute of “Complicated” that begins this Podcast.

Also this week:
• Life without Gordon (off sick)
• Jon has a new puppy … and he finally pays for all the time he made fun of Billy’s dog ownership status
• Gun sales talk
• Much much more

Enjoy. I know you will.