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Log Archive

July 2005

Friday - July 29, 2005

The Terminator 2 was movie of the week.  Movie of the week is now terminated!  It won't be back!
 
The gang talked about Ryne Sandberg's induction in to the hall of fame.
 
Vote for Battle of the Bands and Question of the Week!
 
7:20:   Bears Training Camp Report w/ Zach Zaidman.
 
Margaret Lyons, the Time-In Editor of Time Out Chicago!, was on.  Check out this week's edition of Time Out Magazine on page 34  Mike is featured with his three favorite bars.
 
8:10:  Carl Amari of "Eden Court" called into the show.  Stay tuned for more details on the motion picture featuring Mike North.
 
Carlton Fisk called the morning show from Cooperstown.
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring David Schuster
 
Were Ya' Listening? What Bears player did Zach Zaidman play a cut from in his interview today?
Awnser: Tommy Harris
Winner: Randy Strauss of Oak Creek, WI
 
9:20: The Ryan Dempster Show
 
9:40: Bob Melvin, the Arizona Diamondbacks manager, called in to the show.

Thursday - July 28, 2005

6:09:  MIKE, ANNE AND FRED ALL AGREED ON SOMETHING!!!
 
The morning show talked about Dusty Baker's thoughts on the fans booing Latroy Hawkins yesterday in the game vs. The Giants.
 
The article that Mike referred to in the Daily Southtown: http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dssports/pro/271sd5.htm
 
6:40: The Mike North Morning Show Real Estate Game
 
7:20: Arnie Duncan: Chicago Public School's Chief Executive Officer.  School Supplies Drive Targets CPS Homeless Students. Kits cost less than $15 and can be purchased online at www.kitsforkidz.org or by calling 1-800-975-KITS.  Folks can also drop off donations of their own at the Fox Studios at 205 N. Michigan Ave.
 

Stay Tuned on The Mike North Morning Show for your chance to qualify for a chance to win a 20 seat club level suite to see the WBC Heavyweight Championship fight between Rahman & Barrett.  The fight is Aug 13th at the United Center!  Suite is courtesy of Don King Productions and the United Center.  We will pick the winner on Friday Aug 5th in the 8am hour.

 

Looking for a job?  Mike noticed when he was eating White Castle that they are hiring with great benefits.  Check out the bag!

 
Who will the White Sox play if ( I mean when) they make it to the playoffs?  Since the All star break:
Oakland 11-3
Red Sox 7-7
White Sox 8-6
Yankees 7-6
Angels 7-6
Twins 6-8
 
8:20: The Steve Stone Baseball Report
 
We're Ya Listening? Who was the guest in the 7 o'clock hour?
Answer: Arnie Duncan
Winner: Pete Malecki

Frankie Avalon joined the morning show in studio!

 
9:40: Chicago Cubs Catcher,  Michael Barrett, called in to the show.
 
9:55: Greg Maddux joined mike on the phone.

Wednesday - July 27, 2005

We have a triple Adopt-A-Pet feature this week.  "Bear", show above, is a sweet Huskey/German Shepherd mix who was treated poorly.   Zimba and Bailey, shown below, are mother and son.

Today the gang was joined by Ron Gidwitz the Republican Gubernatorial Candidate in studio. Check out www.ron2006.com

 
Mike talked about his experience on the set of the new movie "Eden Court." Mike's assistant Nikki called in to the show.
 
Check out Adopt-A-Pet.  There are great dogs that need loving parents.
 
Mike asked the listeners if they think that Iguchi is the right candidate for the White Sox MVP?
 
7:40: The Bears Training Camp Report featuring Zach Zaidman.
 
Have you ever heard of "sharting?"  If you don't know what this is click here for the definition:
 
We're Ya Listening? Who was doing traffic for the Mike North Morning Show today?
Answer: Bonnie Green
Winner: Ed Cichoki of McHenry
 
Submit reports of bribes, fraud, waste and corruption in Chicago, Cook County, and Illinois government at www.312whistle.com
 
8:20: Mike's Rants
Winner: Jim Hult of Chicago Heights.
Topic: People who open their umbrella's at baseball games
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring George Ofman.
 
If you won the lotto, is it selfish to keep your job?
 
Mike took calls from listeners on who you want him to interview at Bears Camp.  Email us and let us know who you want to hear from.

Click here for more funny pet pictures.

 

Tuesday - July 26, 2005

 
The Chicago Tribune reported that Mike North will be doing the Bears pre-game with Hub Arkush on WSCR.  This is news to Mike!
 
August 1st and 2nd Mike North Morning Show
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
The Morning Show will in  Bourbonnais for Bear's Training Camp.
 
7:20: Jesse Jackson Jr. called in to the show.
 
Is Kerry Wood and Brian Urlacher the most over-hyped athletes in Chicago?
 
What do you think of the new proposed tower to be built in Chicago? http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-tall26.html
 
 
The Wedding Crashers Purple Heart Prank is going to be pulled from their website www.weddingcrashersmovie.com Check it out: http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-crash26.html
 
7:40: Fred's Movie Reviews:  "Bad News Bears" 2 1/2 Stars, "The Island" 2 1/2 stars
 
8:20: Glen Beckert joined the morning show.
Glen will be appearing on July 31st from 11-1p.m. at the 26th National Sports Collection Convention "The World's Largest Sports & Entertainment Convention" at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Illinois.  One-day general admission ticket is $15. Weeklong VIP pass is $99.  Call 877-5-National.
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman
 
We're Ya Listening? Which two movies did Fred review today?
Answer: "Bad News Bears" and "The Island"
Winner:  Sam Orton of Chicago

Monday - July 25, 2005

 
A little bird told Mike that Chicago White Sox General Manager, Kenny Williams, is interested in Milwaukee Brewers 1st baseman Lyle Overbay.
 
6:40: Preview of Movie of the Week.  Don't Forget to Vote!
 
7:20:  Zach Zaidman joined us with the Bears Report
 
Mike starts filming his part in the movie "Eden Court" on Tuesday.  Stay tuned for more information on the film.
 

The legendary Gale Sayers joined the gang in studio. Go to www.galesayers40.com for a free DVD.  Gale will be appearing at the 26th National Sports Collectors Convention "The World's Largest Sports & Entertainment Convention"  July 27-31 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  One-day General Admission Ticket is $15.  Weeklong VIP Pass is $99.  Call 1-877-5-NATIONAL for more information.  Gale will also be throwing out the first pitch and singing the 7th inning stretch at the Cubs game on Saturday.

 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring  David Schuster
 
9:20: Harry Reid: The U.S. Senate Minority Leader called in to the show.  Senator Reid is in Chicago this morning to address the AFL-CIO conference.  Not only is he a former boxer, but he is a huge sports fan.
 
9:40: The Chris Widger Show. 

Dave Matthews stopped to take a picture with Jen Jen on Michigan Avenue.

 

Friday - July 22, 2005

 
Saturday
July 23, 2005
2pm-4pm
Steve Buchman
Dave & Busters
1030 N. Clark
Chicago
Come hang out with Steve Buchman at Dave & Busters and enjoy some baseball action between St. Louis and the Northsiders.
 
The Movie of the week is "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest"
 
There are 9,000 homeless children in CHICAGO!!!  Let's help to make a difference for these children.  Click here: www.schoolkidz.org  or call 800-975-KITS.
 
7:20: Greg "The Bull" Luzinski called in to the show.  He was a .276 Hitter with 307 HR's and an All Star from 1975-1978.  Greg is promoting "Master Card's Win 12 Cars"  www.win12cars.com
Greg's advice for the White Sox was to play all your horses!
 
7:40: Margaret Lyons of Time Out Chicago!
 
8:10: Carl Amari of Falcon Pictures joined the gang to talk about Mike's weight loss and his upcoming feature "Eden Court."
 
8:20:  Mark Zupan of "Murderball."  "Murderball" is playing at the Landmark Century Center Theaters. 2828 N Clark St. Chicago.  Roger Ebert gave it 4 stars!
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.
 
The Ryan Dempster Show at 9:20.
 
Aron Rowand of the Chicago White Sox called in to the show at 9:40.
 

Thursday - July 21, 2005

 

 

6:40: The Mike North Real Estate Game

Winner: Brian Evans of Plainfield

 

8:20: The Steve Stone Report.

 

Mike wants to know why Ozzy sat three starters in yesterday's game vs. Detroit and why the starting pitcher remained pitching in the ninth while they were losing.  You have any answers?

 

9:00: Fritzy's Night on the Town.

Wednesday - July 20, 2005

6:40: Top 10 Downloaded Songs in Chicago.  Mike and Fred guessed 2 out of 10.

 
Mike's favorite White Sox Player: Scott Podsednik.  Who he thinks should be up for MVP of the Sox : A.J. Pierzynski or Iguchi. Pitcher: Jon Garland
 
7:10:  Hot Topic! Mike and Fred gave marriage tips!
 
7:40: Billy Bob Thornton called in to the show. Check out "Bad News Bears"
 
8:20: Mike's Rants
Winner: Aron Benjamin of Aurora 
Topic: On Palmiero not going to the Hall of Fame
 
Mike wants to send Anne's son, Dylan, to Tony's Deli Camp.
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report with George Ofman.
 

Gayle Ong of Ford Modeling Agency joined us in studio.

  Check Gayle out on the cover of Time Out Chicago! or on the cover of this magazine:

Tuesday - July 19, 2005

 Mike thanked Licorice for waking him up during the 7th inning of the Chicago White Sox game to see them WIN!!! Keep your eye out... Mike will be at the White Sox game tomorrow vs. Detroit.
 
Attention WCIU: you need to relocate your score graphic for the baseball games to the TOP of the screen.
 
The morning show was questioning American Idol's, Ryan Seacrest's, sexuality.  He has a new clothing line out.
 
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR MOVIE OF THE WEEK AND QUESTION OF THE WEEK!
 
Also Check out Adopt a Pet. 
 
The gang talked about the Hurricane Season and also Rev. James Meeks during Anne's news.
 
Fred, Mike, and Anne talked about the British Open
 
Anne's excited to check out Bruce Springstein's new DVD.
 
7:40: Fred's Movie Reviews: "Wedding Crashers"  Fred gave it three stars.
Vince Vaughn is Mike's favorite actor right now.
 
Were Ya Listening: Who has a cameo in the new movie "Wedding Crashers?"
Answer: Will Ferrell
Winner: Pete Parilli of Chicago
 
8:20: Scott Skiles the head coach of The Chicago Bulls joined the show
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring George Ofman.
 

Don King joined the Mike North Morning Show in studio to promote the Chemek Saleta vs. Andrew Golota fight on August 13th at the United Center.  Tickets are on sale now just call ticketmaster: 312-559-1212.  

Don King and "The Gang".

9:40 Jerry Hairston Jr.  of The Chicago Cubs called in to the show.

Monday - July 18, 2005

Today the gang talked about the Cubs and White Sox wins from yesterday.

 
Anne brought up the topic of CTA security in the city of Chicago.
 
Mike and Fred talked about Tiger Woods at the British Open and David Beckham's appearance at Soldier Field over the weekend with Real Madrid.  Mike doesn't like Beckham's hair-band and Anne tried to explain to him the purpose of it.  Let's face it--the girls like Beckham and some men like him too!
 
Mike, Anne, and Fred debated about Ron Santo. This Old Cub was showed on TV over the weekend.
 
Check out www.urbancougar.com if you are a man trying to find a place to pick up an older woman.  According to this website you should go to Tavern on Rush or The Lodge in Chicago.
 
Chicago is rated the #1 Dog Friendly City.  Click here for more information: http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-dogtown18.html
 
But, people, PLEASE DON'T GET TOO FRIENDLY WITH THE DOGS like this man did in St. Charles: http://www.dailyherald.com/search/searchstory.asp?id=73799
 
Don't Forget To Vote For Movie Of The Week!
 
The Gang talked about Rev. James Meeks.  Click here for more information on the story: http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/cst-nws-meeks18.html
 
Casey Fisk called in to the show to tell us about the "Kramer Games."  The 14th annual Kramer Games will be held on July 23 & 24 at the Itasca Park District and the majestic Maple Meadows Golf Course.  Go to www.kramergames.com or call 630-405-9800.
 
Mike won the score wars against Mike Mulligan at Rec Room Furniture over the weekend.
 
Mike thinks that the Cubs home jerseys should read "False Hope" on the back of them.
 
Mike gave Vince Vaughn's new movie "Wedding Crashers"  3 Patrons (you know Patron Tequila).
 
The Mike North Morning Show will be live from New York for the Yankees/White Sox series.  Book your trip now to see the show live from The Grand Hyatt on Park Ave.
 
John Popper of Blues Traveler and Vanilla Ice called in to the show to give us the juicy details on Nudes A Poppin.  For more information go to www.nudes-a-poppin.com
 
8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report featuring David Schuster.
 
9:20: The Chris Widger Show.

Friday - July 15, 2005

 
Saturday
July 16, 2005
12pm-2pm
Mike North
Rec Room
1316 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-620-1222
JOIN MIKE NORTH AND MIKE MULLIGAN AT THE  REC ROOM FURNITURE STORE  IN DOWNERS GROVE.  PAPPY AND MULLY WILL BE COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER IN SCORE WARS, A COMPETITION INVOLVING IN-STORE MERCHANDISE. 
 
The Artist of the Week Winner was The Police
At 6:40 we played "Invincible Sun"
 
We were sad to find out that comedian Freddy Soto passed away.  We had him in our studio in May.  Our condolences go out to his family and friends.  If you would like to make donations to his memorial go to www.freddysoto.com for more information.
 
The Score is the new home for Northern Illinois University Sports.  Mike made an appearance at the press conference yesterday at Harry Cary's.
 
A $100 reward went to Jen Jen for finding Mike's missing cell phone.
 
The gang talked about the Cubs and Sox this morning.
 
Mike wants to use Jen Jen and Anne as bait to get interviews with The Chicago White Sox when they are in New York for the Yankees/Sox series.
 
Read quotes by Steve Stone from "The Steve Stone Report" on The Mike North Morning Show in today's Chicago Sun Times in the Sports section.
 
Mulligan, Buffone and Hanley Challenged the Mike North Morning Show in Score Wars at the Rec Room Furniture.  Don't forget to go see Mike North Saturday from 12-2 pm
 
Are Boers and Bernstein going to move to the afternoons?  Read Teddy Greenstein's column for more info: http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-050714teddy,1,5460319.column?page=2&coll=chi-sportscolumnistfront-hed
 
Today was the debut of Edwardo's new White Sox Theme Song
 
7:40 Margaret Lyons - Time in editor of Time Out Chicago!
 
Today we gave away two pairs of soccer tickets for the Real Madrid vs. Chivas game.
 

Diane Hill of Maxim Magazine with the gang.

Diane Hill of Maxim Magazine Sports joined us in studio.  You can check Diane out at www.dianehill.net or http://www.maximonline.com/girls_of_maxim/html/girl_1105.html 

 
The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring Laurence Holmes at 8:40
 
According to www.chicagosports.com 54% of people polled couldn't name a member of the current Chicago Blackhawks roster.
 
Were Ya Listening? Which two baseball players did Diane Hill say that she is not a fan of?
Answer: Barry Bonds and Chipper Jones
 
9:20 The Ryan Dempster show.

 

Thursday - July 14, 2005

Dave Dattalo from The Fudge Pot joined Mike to share his story about Tom Cruise.  After Tom blew off a visit to Dave's store, The Fudge Pot, Tom wrote him an apology letter and invited him to the premier of War of the Worlds in LA (all expenses paid)!  Scroll down for pictures and to view Tom's apology letter.

 The NHL is back in action. 
 
Ronnie Woo Woo was spotted.  Steve Stone thought that he was looking for Dusty Baker to talk to him about the pitching staff.
 
Rumors are flying that the Chicago White Sox could be interested in A.J. Burnett (HIS NIPPLES ARE PIERCED!!)  For more info: http://www.suntimes.com/output/sox/cst-spt-sside14.html
 
6:40: The Mike North Real Estate Game. 
Winner: Rich Hayes of Peoria
 

Today's Soccer Ticket Winners:

 
Ray Vaselenko
Oak Lawn
 
Angelo Mihalopoulos
Chicago
 
Ron Jacobson
Matteson

Cindy Morgan, also known as Lacey Underall, in the hit movie "Caddyshack", joined the gang in studio.  Cindy will be appearing at Hollywood Blvd. (1001 West 75th Street Underneath the Clock Tower) for special autograph signings and they are also showing "Caddyshack" on the big screen on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. 

Check Cindy out on her website: www.cindy-morgan.com
 
7:40: Dave Dattalo, of The Fudge Pot, called in to the show to talk about his experience on the red carpet with Tom Cruise.  The Fudge Pot is located at 1532 N Wells St. Chicago.  312-943-1777
 
Not once, but schweiss: (Glen Ellyn Rick) sang his White Sox Song on the air today.
 
8:20: The Steve Stone report.
 
Bobby Hitz called in to the show.  John "Irish" Duddy vs. Pat Coleman at the All-State Arena on Friday July 22nd.  To order tickets for the July 22nd event call 630-787-6600 or 312-559-1212. 
 
Fritzy's Night on the Town at 9:05.

Wednesday - July 13, 2005

 

 

 
Saturday
July 16, 2005
12pm-2pm
Mike North
Rec Room
1316 Butterfield Rd
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-620-1222
JOIN MIKE NORTH AND MIKE MULLIGAN AT THE  REC ROOM FURNITURE STORE  IN DOWNERS GROVE.  PAPPY AND MULLY WILL BE COMPETING WITH EACH OTHER IN SCORE WARS, A COMPETiTION INVOLVING IN-STORE MERCHANDISE. 
 
 

Ronnie Woo Woo is missing.  Have you seen him?  If you have, tell him to go home!

 

Were Ya Listening? Who were the two baseball Hall of Famers that were on the Mike North Morning Show yesterday?

Answer: Gaylord Perry and Fergie Jenkins

Winner: George Hickey of Chicago

 

7:10: Randy Kaegan joined us in studio. He will be at Zanies Comedy Club.

Pheasant Run Resort | 4051 E. Main Street | St. Charles, IL 60174 | (630)513-1761. Show time 8PM Wednesday & Thursday--8PM & 9:45 Friday-- 7:30pm & 9:45pm. Saturday. Admission $20.00 + a 2 item food/bev minimum per person.

 

Mike read a bar quiz from Time Out Chicago!

 

Mike talked about Anna Benson, wife of Kris Benson, ejected from the World Series of Poker for vulgar language.

 

The gang talked about Mike Ditka and his debate against the no smoking ban.

 

8:20: Mike's Rants.  Winner: Maryanne Kay of Chicago.  "Women putting on makeup while they drive."

 

8:40: Brenda Sexton

9:40:  Ernie Lasalle of Rec Room Furniture.

 

 

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!

 

Vlade Divac called in to the show.

July 15th

6th Annual Charity Golf Outing Hosted by Vlade Divac, Peja Stojakovic (played for Sac. last season) and Andre Kirilenko (played for Utah last season)

Oak Brook Hills Resort & Willow Crest Golf Club
3500 Midwest Road
Oak Brook, IL

Few spots left for foursomes: 877-747-6877

 

Don't forget to pickup the Chicago Red Eye to see Mike featured in the 5 on 5 in the sports section.

 

Were Ya Listening? Who are the other two hosts in the Vlade Divac golf outing?

Answer: Andre Kirilenko and Peja Stojakovic

Winner: Paul Jerard of Woodstock

Tuesday - July 12, 2005

 
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!!
 
The Morning Crew talked about the Home Run Derby and The All-Star Game.  Mike thinks the baseballs were juiced.
 
They also talked about major league player salaries and bonuses. 
 
Mike wants to know why Tiger Stadium is still standing!
 
6:40:  The top 13 over-rated songs according to blogcritics.com.  Check it out for yourself: http://blogcritics.org/archives/2005/07/06/100215.php
 
Rock finally admitted to trying to stuff the ballot box for Artist of The Week when you were able to vote more then once.  SHAME ON YOU ROCK!!!
 
John Cougar Mellencamp and Willie Nelson have announced that Farm Aid is back.  For more information: http://www.farmaid.org/site/PageServer.
 
7:40: Fred's Movie Reviews.  Fred gave "Fantastic Four" 2 stars and gave "Bewitched" 2.5 stars.
 
Mike is going to be appearing at Rec Room Furniture.  Check it out: http://www.recroomfurniture.com/special.htm
 
8:40:  Were Ya Listening? What two movies did Fred Review?
Awnser: Bewitched and Fantastic Four
Winner: Pat Woytas of Chicago
 
Two Hall of Famers joined the Mike North Morning Show live from Detroit at the All Star Game: Fergie Jenkins and Gaylord Perry
 
WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR VINCE VAUGHN!!! HAVE YOU SEEN HIM?  DO YOU KNOW HIM?  SEND HIM IN TO OUR STUDIO!!!
 
9:20:  Walter Jacobson of Fox News Chicago

 

Monday - July 11, 2005

Mike, Fred, and Anne talked about Iguchi having Friday and Saturday off before the three-day break for the all-star game.  Should Iguchi have sat out two games for the series against the Oakland A's?

 

Anne's Favorite Cold Stone's Cake Batter Ice Cream has caused illness amongst 14 people.  Check it out: http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=93208

 

The gang talked about the Sox Game and had a baseball recap from the weekend games.

 

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week and Question of the Week. 

 

Mike watched "Along Came Polly" over the weekend.  Fred's favorite character is the pet ferret.

 

We played Delta's new commercial on the show.  I think they forgot to edit it before they sent it to us. Listen to McDonald's new spot--too explicit for the airwaves: http://www.starterupsteve.com/swf/mcdonalds_ebonics.html

 

Were ya listening? Who is this week's heavy metal band for artist of the week?

Answer:  Dio

Winner: Fred DeMott of Aurora won an brand new GE Microwave

 

Rock has been caught campaigning on the message boards for artist of the week, so Mike, Anne, and Fred took their turn campaigning on the airwaves.

 

Mike thinks that XM radio will eventually start playing commercials just like Cable TV did.

 

Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about Oprah's ridiculous outrage over the Hermes store not letting her in after it closed.

 

Mike is in search of Gail Ong.  Do you know her?  He wants her to join the morning show in studio.  Send her over.

 

7:40: Colleen McShane the President of the Illinois Restaurant Association called in to the show

 

Derek Lee is on fire!  His stats: .378 AVG  27 HR  72 RBI

 

Mike talked about the NASCAR race with Anne for about 30 seconds. 

 

Will the NHL sign a deal this week?  Let's hope so.

 

Were ya listening?  Who joined us from the restaurant Association this morning?

Answer:  Colleen McShane

Winner:  Jon Terrill of Chicago won a $50 gift certificate to Schuba's

 

Mike was very surprised by Bobby Simmons 5-year $47 million deal.  Also surprised to find out that the LPGA has an age limit of 18 years old.

 

Cubs win 3, Sox lose 3! 

 

8:40 The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring David Schuster

 

Chris Stuart joined us live from Las Vegas. Mike sponsored Chris as he competed in the World Series of Poker.

 

9:20 The Chris Widger Show

 

Monitor The Pandas: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/

 

Mike's Weight Monitor:  195 lbs.  (He is down 6 lbs.)

 

Monday - July 11, 2005

Mike, Fred, and Anne talked about Iguchi having Friday and Saturday off before the three-day break for the all-star game.  Should Iguchi have sat out two games for the series against the Oakland A's?

 

Anne's Favorite Cold Stone's Cake Batter Ice Cream has caused illness amongst 14 people.  Check it out: http://news.bostonherald.com/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=93208

 

The gang talked about the Sox Game and had a baseball recap from the weekend games.

 

Don't forget to vote for Artist of the Week and Question of the Week. 

 

Mike watched "Along Came Polly" over the weekend.  Fred's favorite character is the pet ferret.

 

We played Delta's new commercial on the show.  I think they forgot to edit it before they sent it to us. Listen to McDonald's new spot--too explicit for the airwaves: http://www.starterupsteve.com/swf/mcdonalds_ebonics.html

 

Were ya listening? Who is this week's heavy metal band for artist of the week?

Answer:  Dio

Winner: Fred DeMott of Aurora won an brand new GE Microwave

 

Rock has been caught campaigning on the message boards for artist of the week, so Mike, Anne, and Fred took their turn campaigning on the airwaves.

 

Mike thinks that XM radio will eventually start playing commercials just like Cable TV did.

 

Mike, Anne, and Fred talked about Oprah's ridiculous outrage over the Hermes store not letting her in after it closed.

 

Mike is in search of Gail Ong.  Do you know her?  He wants her to join the morning show in studio.  Send her over.

 

7:40: Colleen McShane the President of the Illinois Restaurant Association called in to the show

 

Derek Lee is on fire!  His stats: .378 AVG  27 HR  72 RBI

 

Mike talked about the NASCAR race with Anne for about 30 seconds. 

 

Will the NHL sign a deal this week?  Let's hope so.

 

Were ya listening?  Who joined us from the restaurant Association this morning?

Answer:  Colleen McShane

Winner:  Jon Terrill of Chicago won a $50 gift certificate to Schuba's

 

Mike was very surprised by Bobby Simmons 5-year $47 million deal.  Also surprised to find out that the LPGA has an age limit of 18 years old.

 

Cubs win 3, Sox lose 3! 

 

8:40: The Mike North Daily Baseball Report Featuring David Schuster

 

Chris Stuart joined us live from Las Vegas. Mike sponsored Chris as he competed in the World Series of Poker.

 

9:20: The Chris Widger Show

 

Monitor The Pandas: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/

 

Mike's Weight Monitor:  195 lbs.  (He is down 6 lbs.)

Friday - July 8, 2005
 
Corey Patterson and Jason Dubois of the Chicago Cubs have been sent down to the minors.  We replayed Mike Murphy's interview with Jimmy Piersall. Mike and Fred talked about Jimmy Piersall's thoughts on Scott Podsednik, and Corey Patterson.
 
This weeks Artist of The Week winner: Huey Lewis and the News.  We played "Hip to be Square" at 6:40
 
Mike compared Corey Patterson to Scott Podsednik, Kenny Lofton, Bob Dernier,  and Jerome Walton.
 
Anne, Mike and Fred discussed the London explosions.
 
Baseball and Softball have been dropped from the 2012 Olympics.
 
It's Anne Maxfield week at the Score, don't forget to go see her.
Thursday
July 7, 2005
6:30pm-8pm
Anne Maxfield
Best Buy
Joliet
Anne will be at Best Buy along with Nascar driver, Mike Bliss, who drives the "0" car.
Saturday
July 9, 2005
Anne Maxfield
Office Depot
Joliet
Anne will be at the Office Depot in Joliet to talk about the upcoming Nascar race  that will be taking place at Joliet Motor Speedway  that weekend.
 
 
7:20: Carl Amari of Falcon Pictures joined the gang in studio.  Mike will be in Carl's next to motion pictures: "Eden Court" and "October Rain"  Check out Feder's column today for more information:
 
7:40:  Margaret Lyons Time-In Editor for Time Out Chicago!
 
Today Rock played Taps in honor of the Chicago Cubs
 
The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question:  Who did Huey Lewis play in the movie "Duets" with?
Answer: Gwyneth Paltrow
Winner: Nick Rod of Elmwood Park
 
8:20:  Bob Sirott: The host and Managing Editor for Chicago Tonight.  He can be seen weeknights at 7pm on Channel 11.  His next guest if John Cougar Mellencamp
 
8:40: George Ofman with the Mike North Daily Baseball Report
 
Chris Stuart joined us live from Las Vegas at the World Series of Poker.  You can see the results of the World Series of Poker at www.worldseriesofpoker.com
 
9:20: The debut of the Ryan Dempster Show.  Ryan will be joining the Mike North Morning Show every Friday morning at 9:20.

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Happy Birthday President Bush!

Chicago White Sox, Scott Podsednik took the lead in all star voting... Don't forget to continue to vote to make sure he beats Derek Jeter. 
www.chisox.com or www.mlb.com

Check out our events page to see when you can meet Anne Maxfield and Jen Patterson.

Pick up today's edition of The Chicago Red Eye to read Mike in the 5 on 5 in the sports section.

The Mike North Daily Car X Quiz Question:  What was Dennis Farina's Character's name in "Get Shorty"
Answer:  Ray 'Bones' Barboni
Winner: Jerry Holtz of Evanston

Mike, Anne and Fred talked about the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Gorilla attack.

Today Mike and the gang gave away an alarm clock.  Stay tuned... tomorrow they are giving away a microwave oven!

7:20 Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune called in to the show to talk Cubs/Sox baseball.

Mike and Fred talked about Frank Thomas' 3-run homer in last nights game against Tampa Bay

Mike and Anne debated about Tom Cruise's sexuality and talked about homosexual actors.  Are there any?

8:20 Mike's Rants
Winner: Kurt Anderson of McHenry (topic: Tom Cruise on Oprah's couch)

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