Jim Rome Clone Report

signing out...

I will leave the site up for now so you can "search" the blog for entries from August, 2009 and April 2011            

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Smack Off Eve

Today, Jim described what he called "The Triangle of Hate" between Vic in NoCal, Brad in Corona, and Mike in Indy. He played clips of what each had to say about the others. 

I was finally able to get my RSVP in. I said that Matt in Cleveland's "...global warming..." made me spit through my neck. I took a couple of shot's at Greg in Vegas and Israel in Los Angeles, ending with a "Robocop" impression. (That was hard.)

Toby in Houston shout outs started again with Memphis Grizzlies' head coach, Lionel Hollins, doing the deed at the end of his interview today.

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In the Smack Off??

I received a message via Twitter on Friday that I, Greg in Sun Valley, was mentioned as being in the 2011 Smack Off. I tried to get a few others to confirm, but was unable.

On Monday, March 14 Jim Rome was naming participants and said that I was on the "bubble" and that he had his eye on me. 

Today, near the end of the show, an E mailer "warred" me getting a Smack Off invite and Rome said that I was in....and the clip of my portable buzzer was played.

So, I guess it's official. Back to back Smack Off invites! Now I just need for Rome to put me on air on April 8th!

Readers from last year will remember that I spent the entire Smack Off on hold and did not get on.

Jim invites around 30 people to each Smack Off, yet there is only time for around 15-17 calls.

I would like to be the first ever cyborg in the Smack Off!






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Let the Pre-Smack Off Begin

On today's show, the reigning Smack off champ, Vic in NoCal, made his return to the phones. He referenced the reach of the Jungle: "...from Maine to Baja to 'The Canadian Rockies'." (The last phrase in "Hack-Saw" voice.) By adding Jungle insiders in other parts of the globe, Vic said, "...the sun never sets on my empire..."
   He then commanded the clones not to call him Vic, but rather "Broadway". He said he earned it by calling his shot last year and cashing it in with the win. "Broadway" compared calling him Vic to British subjects calling Queen Elizabeth "Liz".
   He took shots along the way at Brad in Corona, Iafrate, and Trapper, as well as saying that people from Twitter were on the way to his house to verify his account.

Lo and behold, a short time later, Rome told us that Kyle Brandt took a call from one of those that took a shot from Vic. The caller said he needed 10 minutes to get to a land line, so he could "destroy" Vic.
   That caller was none other than 2009 Smack Off Champ, Brad in Corona.
Brad asked Vic, "...That's what took you 9 months?..." He compared his feelings about Vic's call to what visitors to KyleBrandt.com feel.
   Regarding Twitter, Brad referenced @Vicnocal having only 1,000 followers, saying it meant only .000000001% of the Jungle audience felt he was interesting enough to follow after each of his many calls.
   Finally, Brad ended his call saying that "Weighson Sherbert" is the Charlie Sheen of the Jungle....."Duh, ...eating!"

It was a good Pre-Smack Off day. The only question that remained was who would get the huge call of the day.

Rome gave it to Brad.





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5'11" Dunker

Rome featured a 5'11" dunker on his Facebook page and JRIB today.

It occurred to me that I had seen something like that before...From my son!

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Weighson Sherbert

Everyone's favorite call screener, Jason Stewart, performed a song about himself today. It was written by 2009 Smack Off winner, Brad in Corona and produced by Alvin Delloro. It was set to the tune of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi".

It started with the line, "Cinnabon in my face....fries all over the place."

Initially I sent a Twitter message to J. Stew to the effect of "With all due respect, that was horrendous."

Then I realized, that J. Stew not only "goes with" the fat jokes. He also "goes with" the fact that he can't sing, and didn't try to be a great singer. 

It also hearken's back to his "Blind Date" appearance where he was obviously not trying to impress the girl or get a second date. 


At the end of the show, Jim brought Stew on air. He obviously had food in his mouth. It WAS Dominos Friday, but Stew was playing up the whole food theme to the song. He also mention that Kyle Brandt is all about the way he looks. To this, Rome replied, "You're not!" A minute later, Jim tells us that KB just came in and gave Stew something, saying, "Here you go, fat boy!"

So "Weighson Sherbert" is not a masterpiece, but it sure is funny. You can go to jimrome.com to hear the song as well as read the lyrics.

Homemade Ice Cream & Sherbert

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A few observations from yesterday's and today's shows...

Yesterday

Jim talked about Steven Segal teaching UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva the front kick he delivered to Vitor Belfort's face last Saturday night.

Clips of Segal saying, "Ka-ra-tay" were played and a few E mails cracked on "Mason Storm". 

Jim said we he can't crack on the guy after that kick. When he later did, Jim "warned" himself, saying, "You're warned, Van Smack. Do it again, and you're BLOCKED!

Today


Clay Matthews got some run as a Superbowl champ, and...one loved by dorks?
The Green Bay Packer quoted J.R.R. Tolkien on Twitter, saying, "...one ring to rule them all..."
Rome mentioned again how Clay went to Agoura High here in SoCal. Famous people from Jim's and KB's high school were mentioned so I sent in an E mail: "Rome: North Hollywood High: Adam Carolla, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Greg in Sun Valley." 
I was surprised when it got read. Jim threw in a few "VAAANNN SMAAAAACK's" for good measure.


Matt in the Fred got BLOCKED on the texts! I'm sure we'll hear more from him through E mails and Tweets.
He referenced Jim getting a "machine gun" filled with some kind of drink from a band by saying "Buffetson Chewart" had a maching gun filled with gravy.

































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Briefly,...on the show today...

John in C-Town

  The old school caller, who once dubbed himself "The legal guardian of the Jungle" called the show today. John is also famous for being the subject of the anonymous tape sent into the studios years ago. It was a mix of some of his calls. "Lunch with the monkey" is the most famous line in the tape.

Today, John (who is now in New Hampshire) came in to call the station manager of the C-Town affiliate on the carpet regarding the moving of the show's first hour to a sister station with a weak signal. John said he is headed to Cleveland on family business but will stop at the affiliates studios if need be to get that first hour back! (He said he would not, however, be having lunch with him.)

Greg in Sun Valley

   I got on for the first time in a few months. I announced that I was NOT the next candidate for a voice box transplant surgery. Next, I commented briefly on the "toughness" issue in the NFL. I got out after that, saying I believed Trapper was waiting on hold for his turn on air.

Rome explained to new listeners that I was a "legit" call...not "technology gone awry". He added that Greg in Sun Valley had come to the (Santa Anita) track and seen him. Further, Rome added, "...talks smack with his voice box.....great guy, great voice box, great rap..."

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Things I caught on the Jim Rome Show today...

Jim talked about the Cleveland affiliate putting the first hour of the show on a sister station with a weaker signal. The original station, WKNR, will continue to carry the last two hours of the show.

   

Rome said he was not happy about it. He told the C-Town clones that if they don't like it, they should, "...let them know." It was a different approach than back in the day when Jim would say, "Bang your monkey!" when program directors made such changes to the show's broadcast time or order.

I tweeted, "I'm taking 'let 'em know' as 2011 for 'Bang your monkey'." It did not get read on air. I also sent an E mail saying, "It's time for John in C-Town to have lunch with somebody!"

Blaise in KC got in with an E mail blast on C-Town. (paraphrased): "...Cleveland. Was it because I said you have B.O., halitosis, and rampant tooth decay...?"

Callers

Matt in C-Town

   He said he was supremely disappointed with the local monkey.

A.J. in Cleveland

   He added that the last thing they need in C- Town is them taking the "best 3 hours of our day".

Iray in Long Beach

   Is it Iray...Irie???

   He said he is down with the Jets.

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Brief notes

Jim started off today with the NFL playoffs. The Jet's vs. Patriots game was first up. New England's Wes Welker went off with foot references in a recent press conference. Rome added a few himself when discussing the topic.

Eric in Arizona got an E mail in with, "Wes Welker has foot jokes in bulk. Yo. Signed, Jolene."

Other Early E mails

"Hey Rome. Where is my Octo/Deca Yeah?......." Logan in Denver wrote in (in part).

Jim said he didn't want to over use the clip, then promptly reset the entire show open with the Deca-Yeah included.

Jordan in Madison got in asking Jim if he got a slice of pizza yesterday after the show from the food Dominoes Pizza brought in. "...or did 'Buffet-son Chewart' and Alvie.....(eat it all?) ?"

Caller

Gert in Tampa got in with her third call. (2nd with Rome)

One line she dropped today went something like, "...was helping (Al) Davis disconnect his cable...Hey-O!"

E mails came in about her voice and whether or not she's had a "few heaters" in her day.

E mail of the day

Some guy named...Greg in Sun Valley wrote in with, 

"Dear Jim,

 Gertrude is hitting it big. Thanks for having another caller with a voicebox in the Jungle. That's cool."

Jim liked it. He had my voice and Gert's played back to back to compare. He said he doesn't think Gert uses a voice box, but that I have an "awesome voice box...bad ass, Greg...You're the man!"

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Announcement: The Clone Report is Going Periodical.

This run as an almost daily blog has come to a close. I will post periodically. 

You can read my thoughts on Twitter at Twitter.com/GregInSunValley.

There I will say when I am posting on the blog, and when and if I will go back to posting here daily.

Thank you to all that checked in daily over the past year and a half.

                                                         

                                                                      -Greg




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Brief Notes on Today's Show

Today's show was heavy on interviews (5), and thus light on clones.

Jim Harbaugh

   

With Stanford's big win in the Orange Bowl, eyes are on coach Jim Harbaugh as the hottest potential coaching prospect. 

E mail

   Chris in St. Pete wrote in to "Dear Michigan". He told them they were a step down from the other, namely NFL, jobs that would open up for the Stanford coach.

The "Heatles"

Rome said LeBron can't help himself with his latest self gloss, calling the Heat the Heatles because they sell out or nearly sell out stadiums wherever they go. Jim said, "Beatles? You're not even the Monkees yet!..." Rome then called the statement a Triple U.

E mail

Chris in Canada

   The "I told Potsie I'd do this" guy wrote in warring "Weigh Stew and Weigh Mohr" starting a band and calling it the "Eatles".

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Notes on clones in today's show

First E mail of the year

Jim mentioned today about how there would be talk about the "firsts" of the year. When he went to the E mails in the first segment, he said Blaise in KC sent in a bad one and it wouldn't be the first of the year.  He then read it: (paraphrased) "...You hit a mountain? I hit a house. Signed, Billy Joel." Rome then said he didn't read that. He was just showing why it wasn't good! He then gave credit to one about "Gym guy" being "P.O.'d" that the gym will be packed for two weeks at the beginning of the year with all those that made new years resolutions as being the first E mail of the year.

Later, after comments on the Big Ten going 0-5 in Bowl games and Richard Rodriguez of Michigan being on the coaches "hot seat", Jim asked, "Would you take an E mail from Dave in St. Louis?" Dave wrote in saying he wanted to "lift Rich Rod up......Up over my head and throw him in a dumpster."

Howie Long

The former NFLer came on and did a well received interview. An E mail came in congratulating J. Stew for landing the interview, and urged him to "give himself another mole" for that.

First Call of the Year

Gert in Tampa

   She got on last week with a guest hosts who was taking calls looking for potential Smack Off or Hack Off candidates. Today, she said she thinks the wrong coach from the Penn State/Florida bowl game is retiring. Gert also cracked on Brett Favre with a "pants on the floor" blast, followed by a "Yeah, I said it!"

Her call was followed by an E mail from Bryan in Syracuse: "Dear Jim, Gert has replaced me as the best female caller. Signed, Rosemary." Rome was a bit miffed. He said, "...predictable...Gert is a woman. Rosemary is a moron..." He then ceremonially crumpled up the paper the E mail was supposedly written down on.

Caller

Adam in Denver

   He got on with a take on Tim Tebow. Adam likes Tebow's intensity and hustle. He was impressed with how Tebow played hard regardless of the score or time on the clock.

Other  E mailers

-Jordan in Madison got in with a reference to Jim's long ago appearance on America's Funniest Home Videos. Apparently it runs in syndication and a website ran a story about it.

-Chris in St. Petersburg got in with a GED blast about how the Seattle Seahawks proved "Losers can be winners".

Text Contest Selections

"War 'Weigh Stew' for putting Gert through..."

Triple U Sponsor: "...'Haven't seen you since last year' guy."

Triple U: (paraphrased) "Whoa!...Gators? I thought they said taters!...Chuck Weis."

 

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CCA's

Best New Caller of the Year

Mike in San Diego

Jim said, "Mike is like the Jeff Spicoli of smack."

Mike called in to accept his award. Many Twitter comments that I saw said this call was better than the one that got him the award. I happen to agree. He started out with, "Romey, I'm freaking out, bro." Addressing the other nominees, Mike said to Jerry in San Antonio, "...mix in some xanax." To Monroe in Milwaukee, "I don't speak Mizzlewaukee." And finally to Israel, "Strong work, homes......I always thought Israel was in the Middle East."

Best New Guest

Brian Wilson

The Giants reliever also called in to accept. "This is ultimately awesome....I don't even know how to react....I'm at Starbucks...," he said in part.

Drop of the Year

Fabian in Los Angeles, for "Youknow Youknow Youknow!"

He called in to accept. He threw in several "Umkay's" and said it was an honor to be a part of the Jim Rome Show.

Manual Buzzer of the Year

Ray Ray in Tampa

In his call to accept, he answered Jim's question of where he would put the award, "MANTLE!" He went on to "explain" his call, saying that he had trouble with his phone, heard two beeps and lost his train of thought. Notwithstanding, Ray said he deserved to get run.

Best JRIB Correspondent

Dana White

The UFC President called in! He said he was honored and talked about how the UFC is accessable to it's fans.

Song of the Year

Better Man...as performed by call screener and show booker Jason Stewart.

J. Stew came on air and said he was "stunned". He talked some smack, telling Sandstorm artist Darude that if he wants to win next year, "Mix in some lyrics."

Rant of the Year

Top Gun Sequel

Jim accepted the award as the one who did the rant.

Bit of the Year

Brett Favre's playoff interception bit with "Why do you even ponder passing?..and "Hey y'all, watch this..."

Broadcaster Pete Bercich who uttered, "Why do you even ponder passing?" called in. 

JRIB Moment of the Year

Brian Wilson and "machine"

E mailer of the Year

In the tightest race of the day....Stu in Manhattan won. He sent in an acceptance via E mail. It was straightforward and thanked Jim and the voters. He said he is glad to be a part of the show each day.

Interview of the Year

Bill Romanowski

He called in to accept. He talked about there being a period where he and Jim weren't connecting, but at Super Bowl he made a point of asking to talk to Rome.

Jungle Moment of the Year

Henry Winkler calling in to acknowledge that he did say, "I told Potsie I'd do this!"

Henry Winkler called in to accept! He said he was overwhelmed to know he got 61% of the vote. He recounted the events of the day he called and was very cool.

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2010 Year in Review

A Year in One Day

Rome's one day year in review meant rapid fire with little clone commentary. A few got in however.

Some Clones mentioned

-  Vic in NoCal's editing had Brad in Corona "admitting" to reverse engineering Vic's smack.

-The cut off of Mike in Albuquerque by J. Stew and his "stupid ergonmic water bottle" was covered.

- Some Hack Off RSVP's were played. Eddie in Boise was mentioned as well as Vinny Mac and Jolene.

-Parts of some Hack Off calls:

 Jolene's "your momma in bulk, yo!"

 Vinny Mac's "I'll stay on hold 'cause I know I won"

Smack Off

Rome talked about the numbers of callers taking shots at Brad in Corona. Jim said Doc Mike's call put him up with Donald Trump and his Rosie O'Donnell rant.

Of course, part of Vic in NoCal's winning call and acceptance speech were played.

Clones that got in today

-Cheryl in Austin wrote in that she would have a "Michael Vick like comeback" in 2011.

-Mike in Indy tweeted that he was honored to be considered for Run Call of the Year. He promised that if he won, he would get run during his acceptance speech.

Dustin in (???) texted in with his new phone number after getting BLOCKED! Today he wrote something to the effect of, "Rome did you mention the Boom Town Shanahans? (Boom Town Rats)

He was promptly BLOCKED again! Jim said, "...you are perpetually BLOCKED!" The BLOCKED! clip was played repeatedly.

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Correction to yesterday's post: I mistakenly attributed the "I'm going to Burger King" quote to Brendan in Wilmington, when it was Ryan in Wichita. It has been corrected. Thanks goes out to Josh.

Clones on today's show

Mike in Chicago, non-7 wood user sent an E mail and warred something to the effect of "...Jim asking me for stock opinions in 2011". (Jim joked that he was putting his money in a safer investment: Horses!)

Clones Choice

   Jim said all the categories have close races. Voting will end at the close of tomorrow's show.

Caller

Mike in Cleveland

   He blasted the MNF crew. He said Jon Gruden was "dry humping Favre's leg". He was starting each of his thoughts with "War". It was for that reason, that the hammer fell: "AAAAAHHHHHH!"

E mailer Rick in (???) wrote in about Rome and Marty with stockings for each other and enjoying a moment under the mistletoe.

Jim sarcastically asked Rick to call in an accept his E mailer of the year award for that E mail.

Callers

Dustin

   He apologized for getting run on his last call. Today he thanked the U.S. Armed Forces for what they do and gave props to the SoCal callers on the show.

Israel in Los Angeles

   He is a New Caller of the Year Nominee. He called out Smack Off winners and said he was coming for them in 2011. Also, Israel mentioned Mike in San Diego. He called him "the man" and used some "chron" vernacular.

Cory in El Paso

   When ask by Jim how he was, Cory mentioned getting his wisdom teeth pulled. He also mention his brother turning him on the show. However, Jim's reaction to Cory was his take on "How are you?". He did a little rant about how it's more of a greeting and how you should say "good" and move on.

Text Contest Selections

"Unwar the guy who leaves his door open with his radio blasting when getting gas. You make like REO Speedwagon, but we don't."

Triple U: "Hey Rome. I'm not dreaming of a white Christimas. I'm dreaming of white cheddar Christmas." -Mike

A late E mail or text suggested clicking on all of the clips on jimrome.com of the "Laugh of the Year" at once. I did it. Pretty creepy!

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Brief notes on Clones on Today's show

Callers

Boatie in Pearland

   Boatie got in with some year end thoughts and thank you's to Rome.

John in Green Bay

   First of all,.....John was unhappy with the Packers and especially Charles Woodson for not getting an interception when he had the chance against the Patriots. Second of all......(Then Jim came on and said it was "his bad" for bringing John on too close to a commercial break. The music came up. He was out of time. He added that it's his clock, and he has to manage it. Then, the music died down and Rome took another call!!)

Rob in Edmonton

   He told Jim he was driving a propane tanker and honked his horn. Rob also called Rome on his promise to do an appearance in Detroit since they ran the table in reverse a few years back.

(Later, an E mailer suggested Rob shouldn't be talking on his cell phone when driving a propane tanker!)

Clones Choice Awards

   Jim announced another category today: Best New Caller of the Year

The nominees:

-Monroe in Milwaukee: "Fear the Deer"

-Israel in Los Angeles: "...The Lakers bench is garbage..."

-Jerry in San Antonio: (Why is he here??? He was nervous and breathy...!)

-Mike in San Diego: "Romey!"

E mail Contest

The first one was about Al Michaels believing in miracles.....then to believing in Miracle Whip by "Weigh Stew". (Jim called out Kyle Brandt and J. Stew for "whatever was going on with them between the glass".)

The second was Mike in San Diego praising Vic in NoCal and predicting he would win the E mailer of the year. Mike then told Vic to "get off his ass" and call the show!!)

Mike won.

Text Contest Selections (paraphrased)

"War Philly fan thinking DeSean Jackson't return was %&*% amazing."

"...What did 300+ pounder Dan Connolly say on the way off the field?...'I'm going to Burger King!' " (Jim reset Ryan in Wichita's call regarding Mark Mangino.)

Triple U Sponsor: "...Guys who wear sports jerseys over business attire."

"Hey Rome......Rex Grossman.......I especially like the way that he nibbled at the defense....Coach Shanahan...." Dustin in Milwaukee

Result: You're BLOCKED!

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