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Published: Sept. 20, 2020, 11:12 p.m.

Part One: Dueling Walkens

The great Kevin Barbare joins Jack and Mike for (most of) this episode! You may remember Kevin from such radio stations as the great 107.3 WAAF in Boston, where Jack and Mike also worked. Being a man of many voices, Jack puts Kevin against Mike in proving who does the best Christopher Walken impression.

Elsewhere in the news, the union is reeling from the death of Associate Supreme Court Justice and all-around badass Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Mike has some choice words about the current powers in office, as a replacement for RBG is already being planned during this election season.

Part Two: A Chat with Eddie Brophy

Eddie Brophy is a writer and WAAF alum. Eddie’s first book – Nothing to Get Nostalgic About – is available on Amazon or wherever fine prints are sold. Jack talks to Eddie about the book, and what inspires him as a writer.

Learn more about Eddie here!

Part Three: How Fucking Dumb Are You?

Kevin Barbare (and daughter Lola!) joins Jack and Mike for part of this segment. Quick stories about WAAF are shared, including the time morning show producer Spaz had a run-in with the United States Secret Service.

Post-Kevin, Jack and Mike brush off their favorite segment, “How Fucking Dumb Are You?” Featured in this segment are stories out of Iowa and Florida, respectively. One story covers a topic nobody should glorify, especially in 2020. The other tale is all about context; just like our “family-friendly” shirt in the Hardly Focused store!

Part Four: A Further Chat with Eddie Brophy

Writer Eddie Brophy is an alumnus of 107.3 WAAF, along with Jack. While most of New England remembers the on-air talent like Kevin Barbare, they might not be aware of the behind-the-scenes folks like Jack and Eddie. Jack discusses with Eddie their memories of WAAF, including the “Last Night On-Air” and the time Jack knocked the radio station’s transmitter offline.

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