Jim Rome Clone Report

Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Show Open

Jim started by saying he feels good today. "The Jason Bourne poster is up," he told us. During the run down of the XR4ti crew, Jim said that he doesn't have a buzzer. "That's Alvin's call...," he said. 

NBA Free Agency

   Rome: "...still nearly impossible to get a read on who the front runner is." (for LeBron James) He mentioned reports last weekend that the Bulls would sign LeBron. Now the Miami Heat is getting run as the likely spot where LeBron will land. 

Jim also expressed that he feels Cleveland is not the front runner. He did mention a few things Cleveland has on their side: Money - They can offer the most in a max contract. Also: His crew. However, Jim concluded, "...short of this guy not liking what he sees or he's scared to make a big leap...I think he's gone."

Early E mails

"Dear Bourne poster, Welcome to the party pal. Signed, the McClane poster."

Another one asked Rome if the set up was: Bourne on the left, McClane on the right and Van Smack in the middle..."

Celebrity Drunk Bus

Jim brought up the arrest of actor Chris Klein on DUI charges. Rome wondered why this keeps happening when, he said, "...I have a service for this...1-800-BLAAAHH."

More E mails

Dear Jim, You forgot a rick roll story. Signed, Terrance wins the Smack Off."

Rome talked about Terrance and said, "Terrance is probably what...60?"

Vic in NoCal weighed in with comments on Kyle Brandt giving gifts for his 5000th Twitter follower. "Dear Rome, ...if @kylebrandt wants @VicNocal to follow him...he's going to have to ratchet up his offer........War Josh McDaniels hiring me as a quality control coach."

"Hey Snagger. Not all NFL stadiums are quiet when...War bums using traffic cones as vuvuzelas." Rome said, "You're BLOCKED!"

Craig in Tampa later warred Jim naming his new horse "Come on Rachel Pay Van Smack".

World Cup Crying

Jim brought up the story of a guy crying about the loss of the U.S. in the World Cup during an interview of bar patrons. David Cruz was whining about losing to Ghana again. With his name being Cruz, Rome compared him to Tom Cruise in Top Gun. "Bro...pull it together," Jim suggested.

Text Contests Selections

"War bums using bottle caps as cuff links." (Rome asked Kyle Moss, "Who sent that? Homeless smack gets you BLOCKED.)

"...Did you say Mav killed Goose or Gruce?" (Jim responded by saying, "You could stand Gruce in front of an 18 wheeler and it wouldn't kill him.")

"Dear Jim, Thank you for having Pau Gasol on. He carriers on the tradition I started: Spanish speaking forwards. - Mark Madsen."

Triple U: "50 hot dogs? What you call a contest, I call a midnight snack. Signed, Weigh Mohr aka Ham Man." 

Result: "You're BLOCKED!"

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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Show Open

Jim started with the announcement that J. Stew is out this week on vacation. Kyle Moss is replacing him.

Rome then touched on the Tampa Bay Rays' dugout argument between Evan Longoria and B.J. Upton. "Evan Longoria was absolutely in the right to go after Upton...he's dogged it before..."

Fedor Emelianenko

The MMA heavyweight that hadn't lossed is 10 years lossed on Saturday night. Fabricio Werdum forced Emelianenko to tap out with a triangle choke and an arm bar. Jim Rome said he never saw a bar fight won without throwing a punch. 

E mails

An e mail came in asking Jim what the best part of his weekend was: "...the track, seeing Twilight with Melvin, soccer ending, or Entourage starting?"

Another came after Jim announced that Ken Berger from CBS Sports was coming on. "...Did you say you would have a burger today...Eric Mangini..."

This guy got...BLOCKED!

Someone that Jim saw at the Denver station visit wrote in. His was was "...Monica Seles winning the sack race at the Jim Rome 'fat ramily' picnic."

Jim warned him. He said he wasn't BLOCKED because Jim had seen him in Denver. Also, Jim said not to push him because he'd BLOCK his mom if  

she wrote in with fat smack.

Jim interviewed Adrian Gonzalez. Adrian cleared his throat during the discussion. Afterword, E mailers compared him with Trapper. Rome said, "Trapper's doesn't sound human!" 


Gallitin's Run


Jim's day at the track Saturday was marred by an incident in the starting gate. A horse reared up and ended up with his two front legs over the gate rail. It turned out to be Jim's horse!  Jim said he couldn't say what he said to Billy Koch. Gallitin was scratched from the race, but was not seriously injured.


E mail on the subject: "Dear Jim, You can tell me what you said to Koch. Signed, The Dump Button."  Brian in Syracuse

"Grown Ups"

Jim jokingly said that Adam Sandler can thank him for the great opening weekend his movie "Grown Ups" had since Sandler was on the show last week.

Later Jim commented on E mails coming in saying that Adam Sandler appeared on other shows leading up to the opening. "...how do you not get that joke...they did a media blitz...That's what I do: sarcasm...What do you get out of this show...Why do you listen to me?"

Later, Blaise E mailed: "I don't think Kirstie Ally is really sending those 

E mails." 

Callers

Peter in Akron

   Peter talked horses and wished Jim well with Gallatin's Run, then said Michael Vick was arrogant and pompous for announcing a public birthday party for himself.

Brendan in Wilmington

   Early in the show Jim said that Brendan in Wilmington was on hold.

Before the final segment of the show, Jim said Brendan had a coin flips chance of getting his call taken. He also suggested that Brendan could hang up now and "spare himself the embarrassment".

An E mail came in: "Take the freakin' call...we're sure 'Barry in Philadelphia' will.......Signed Toilet humor and bum smack."

Rome went to Brendan in the final segment of the show. 

When Brendan got on, he gave Vic in NoCal a belated congratulations for his Smack Off win. Brendan said it proved that fat smack and appearance smack works if done correctly. He also cracked on Stu in Manhattan. He called CC Sabathia 'CC Safatia'. Then the manual buzzer sounded! 

Rome said it would have been better if Brendan called as Barry in Philadelphia.

Text Contest Selection

"Unwar Moss getting the call....over Gruce."

Jim said that Gruce was no longer in town. He also repeated his line that Gruce is 9'8" and 670lbs. For good measure, Jim added an "Autobots.....transform and roll out!"

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Friday Format

Today's Show

Jim started with some NBA Draft talk. Free agency and LeBron were topics as well. Jim was discussing all the teams creating cap space and possible scenarios for teams getting LeBron. Then he said, "...I don't want to be that guy...I don't like the phrase...but, Cleveland...BOHICA buddy...'cause it doesn't like he's coming back..."

Earlier in the week, Jim talked about "a player whose names rhymes with Amar Lodom". This set off E mailers and texters similarly changing starting letters of names. Today, an E mailer (Todd in Madison) wanted to bring back "The Fat Ramily". Jim even read the names "Porey Cavin", "Killy Bean Jing", and "Leve Stavis".  

Also, Jim's friend and founder of Little Red Feather Racing, Billy Koch, came in studio and presented Rome with a signed poster of Matt Damon as "Jason Bourne".

My Pick for Interview of the Week

Josh McDaniels

   Of course he talked Denver Broncos football. However, having an NFL coach talk about the Jungle is great. He talked Steve Elkington, the Smack Off, and Vic in NoCal!

My Top 5 Funny Moments of the Week

-5. Rome saying, "Look out the window. I think a pig just flew by" as a result of him spending the open of his show Wednesday on soccer.

-4. Jay Mohr calling in and commenting on his time on ABC's "The View", "I think I'm pregnant."

-3. The J. Stew water bottle incident. During a call from Mike in Albuquerque, J. Stew spilled his "ergonomic" water bottle. In a panic, he started pushing buttons and cut off Mike. Another Mike, on another line chimed in, "Hey Rome!" Jim was not happy. "Stupid ergonoimic water bottle!," he said.

-2. Rome himself saying, "BOHICA Cleveland" as explained above.

-1. Alvin's use of parts of the Larry Brown call in this weeks "The Week That Was". "...used to live in San Antonio......Larry Brown (followed by the Original Buzzer. War the original buzzer!)

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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Wimbledon

The longest match in tennis history ended! It took 11 hours and 5 minutes over a period of three days for John Isner to defeat Nicolas Mahut. Rome compared it to a boxing match. "...one of the most insane things I've ever seen," said Jim.

We also learned that Isner is a big "Jungle guy".

Jim also reset some of his soccer coverage from yesterday.

Early E mails

"...war the 'Rome about to talk soccer' alarm."

"What were those idiots at Wimbledon doing? You're supposed to call it a tie and just go home." (Soccer)

"Dear Jim: Call me and let me know when the draft starts. Signed Elgin Baylor."  Brian in Syracuse.  (Jim then reset how he told listeners many years ago to call Elgin Baylor and let him know when the draft was. He then said it was a long time ago and he was much younger.) 

"Dear Jim: It seemed like that tennis match would never end. Signed, J. Stew's Smack Off call." Brian in Syracuse.

Jim mentioned that the last two were both from Brian in Syracuse. He then played part of J. Stew's call, "...basically....3rd of all....the thin line of blasphemy in the Jungle...basically..."

Kevin Frazier

Jim brought up "Butter" again today. He mentioned him getting "cut off" to make room for Chris Rock. Jim also said that he got two more messages from him today regarding soccer and how that is two more than he's gotten from him in the last five months.

E mail on the subject:  "Butter, Don't worry I know what's it's like to be blown off and cut to the curb by Rome. Signed, Wing Forward." Apollo in KC

(Jim explained that he was only a partial owner of the horse Wing Forward. "Bad take...ignorant E mail," Jim answered.)

5 Year Anniversary

Someone E mailed and told Jim that it was the 5 year anniversary of the "Larry Brown" call. Jim said, "I'm not playing the phone call. I don't care if it's the 5 year, 10 year, or 50 year anniversary...Stop asking."

He then said he loves the top request strategy: "Just play the call. You know you want to". Jim answered that he really doesn't want to play it. He reminded us that it's "The Jim Rome Show" and he  could play it if he wanted to. 


Here's my parody regarding the call

Someone also let it be made known that the call has it's own Twitter account.

John Isner

The winner of the longest tennis match in history called. Asked how he felt this morning when he woke up, he said he felt horrible and had to lay down again. He gave credit and respect to his opponent, Nicolas Mahut. Being the Jungle guy he is, he said he would YouTube "Gym guy" to get ready for his next match.

"Hand Hake Guy"

Jim was resetting "Hand Shake Guy" when he was informed that it was National Handshake Day or Week. He againg covered "Bonecrusher", "oil slick", "fish", "two hander", and "Fake body blow".

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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

World Cup

Yes, Jim Rome did start the show with soccer. In fact it was the big topic of the day. It started with the U.S.'s Landon Donovan scoring in extra time to lead the U.S. to a victory over Algeria and their first group win since 1930. 

Jim said he was prepared to go on air and talk about what a letdown it was for the U.S. Even if they tied, they may not have advanced. Donovan's late goal changed that.

A few liked the coverage. Many questioned whether Rome would allow soccer to go the way of NASCAR and horse racing in his mind. Jim said the win was gritty, and he respects that. Also, the story is noteworthy, but don't expect him to change his mind about soccer as a sport.

At the end of the first segment, Jim said, "Look out the window. I think a pig just flew by. I just spent the open on soccer..."

Early E mail

"Hey Rome, All we need was one shot...just one shot, kid..." Chris in St. Pete "War taking an extended lunch to watch the World Cup."

Callers

John in Tampa got on. He said he was listening to updates on the game. He asked Rome about the off sides call against the U.S. 

John also said he couldn't wait to talk smack to his British friends that have bad teeth. Rome said the U.S. got burned on that call, but he didn't care for the bad teeth reference.

Mark in Buffalo also called about soccer. Rome said, "Rack that call." Then, "What's happening to my radio show?"

He then reiterated that he respects the process of the World Cup, but that it would never be his thing.


Israel in LA
   He called back again. He started by saying he wasn't a "loser" for waiting on hold so long yesterday and today. Yesterday his cell phone battery died while he was on hold. He later called back from a pay phone. He glossed himself "Sir Smackadocious" and told J. Stew to be ready to shine his Smack Off trophy next year.  He ended by telling Jim to rack his call. Jim did. (Wow! Self gloss and got racked. Jim likes this guy.)


E mail on Israel


An E mailer  (Bobby) wrote that the argument "I'm not a loser" is like "Do you know who I am". Then, "War Bums using pay phones to call the show."

Jim said, "Bobby, you're BLOCKED!"


Jay Mohr


Jay called and talked about being on "The View". He joked, "I think I'm pregnant." Then he cracked on France for its World Cup struggles, "Leave it to the French to surrender...to themselves."


Kevin Frazier


Jim's friend and fellow broadcaster called in when it looked like comedian Chris Rock wasn't going to call in for his interview.  He began to talk World Cup. He said he told Landon Donovan that he thinks Jim is coming around on soccer. Landon told Kevin that Rome is a "hater". Soon after, Chris Rock called the hotline, and things ended abruptly with Kevin Frazier.
Rome later said he thought Kevin was still there on hold.


More E mails


"USA wins match
BOHICA Algeria
Now to the sixteen"


"Landon Donovan
Thinner lettuce than Baldrick
Cue vuvuzelas" (Apollo in KC)


One Reginald Mayweather III wrote in that he was proud of Jim Rome for the soccer coverage.


Another E mailer wrote that if Reginald is proud of you, you better play "Michael's Dad" (The song by Niems. "...How proud he must have been to be Michael's dad...")
Jim played it, then said, "This is classic Niems, not 'Rome from home' Niems."




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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Denver Station Visit Recap

What I am sorry I missed yesterday (with the LA Laker parade preemption of the Jungle) was Denver Broncos coach Josh McDaniels' take on Vic in NoCal. The NFL head coach discussed a Jungle caller! "He's a different guy....hard to repeat in the Smack Off...everytime he calls...there's a little more pressure...," he said of Vic.

Rome said today, "What's next?...'The Hoody' on Joe in the O.C.?" Jim then did a short Belichick impression.

Early E mails

"...How many beaver skins did you have to barter for your canoe ride out of there...Sincerely, Civilization." Stu in Manhattan

Craig in Tampa wanted a Jim's comparison of Lisa in Indy and Jessica in Denver. Then he warred "Blaise in KC kneeling behind Eric in Falls Church and me pushing him over."

More on Denver

Oren in Denver, a long time caller and now a host at the Denver affiliate, introduced Rome yesterday.

When KB was brought up, someone asked today, if they did the "Denver Omelette" with him yesterday.

Steve Smith/Flag Football Guy

Carolina Panther broke his arm. It took place, reportedly, during an  adult flag football game. Jim talked about the risk of injury in such games because of how serious some guys take flag football. This led to a lot of discussion of "Flag Football Guy". We learned of guys who think it's going to be just a fun time of throwing the football around until they run into team with uniforms, full gear, tape, playbooks, and $150 real NFL balls. 

Caller

Mike in Albuquerque got on. He's the guy with the full body tattoo of Jim Rome on his calf. He made the 7 hour each way roadie to Denver for the station appearance. He did a "Romey, you rock" impression of "Rosemary". He was about to say what the tattoo means when...he got cut off! Another Mike chimed in, "Hey Rome". Rome wondered what happened to Mike in Albuquerque. We learned after a commercial that it was J. Stew's fault! He had knocked over his water bottle, then panicked and started hitting buttons and inadvertantly cut off Mike. 

Jim said, "Stupid ergonomic water bottle....that was not clutch...not exactly Mr. Automatic." And later, "Stew...get in your car and drive to Albuquerque and apologize in person, then drive back here and be at work tomorrow."

(They did get Mike back on to complete his call.)

My Latest Jungle Parody

Caller on Hold

Jim said that Israel had been on hold so long that his cell phone battery died. He then went to a pay phone. Then..."Sorry, Israel. Hotline." (An interview guest called in.)

When Rome went to his last commercial later, he added, "...doesn't look good for Israel..."

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Clones, Comments, and Moments from Today's Show

Jim is in Denver

Rome opened with he reasons for being in Denver. He hit on the U.S. Open, which was won by Graeme McDowell. As expected, Jim had a number of Denver sports related interviews.

Early E mails

"...Welcome to Denver. Regards, the creepy blue horse at the airport!"

"Dear Jim, Welcome to Denver. After the show let's do a fly over. Signed, Balloon Boy." Brian in Syracuse

The Jungle Preempted in LA for the Lakers Parade

I expected the preemption at 11:00am, instead it came at 10:00 am!

Attempted Call

I dialed 1-800-636-8686 several times from the Laker parade! I was attempting to tell Rome it was great to be at "Staples Stadium" and give him a Kyle Brandt style "VAAAANNNNN SMAAAACK!". However, I only got rings! J. Stew never picked up!

Laker Parade

                                                                                

I'll post some pictures from the parade instead!

Here's Kobe and his family atop a double decker bus

I got a shot here with LA's own Vic the Brick Jacobs aka "VTB". Followed by a shot of Ron Ron.