Former Butler player and current radio analyst Nick Gardner breaks down the Butler vs UTEP game on Thursday.

We do a segment on wednesday mornings on the Smiley Morning Show called “Get LOST in 30 seconds”. The TV show Lost is so hard to follow and the shows are so long! The Smiley Morning Show gets you all caught up in 30 seconds (or so) the following morning.

here was this week’s recap:

Lost In 30 Seconds – 03-10-10

With the “Madness” approaching, here is a little something to get you in the mood. Player intoductions from Hinkle Fieldhouse for the Butler Bulldogs!

Have ya noticed there are street signs for EVERYTHING?!?!  Finally someone has one that makes sense!  Yeah a sign that says beware of drunks!  Who hasn’t been there?  I say we put ‘em all over the city.

As Music Director here at Z99.5, people ask me about my favorite songs all the time.  So, here are the songs that are in my personal 5 as of this moment (subject to change very soon!)

Ke$ha “Tik Tok” – I know it’s getting a little old, but I still love this song.  You know why?  Because it’s fun and dancy and utterly pointless.  Ke$ha doesn’t know or care about anything except having a good time, and she’s honest about it.  I can’t stand it when artists – who are rock stars, not economists or foriegn policy experts – try to take a political stand about complicated issues (yes, I’m looking at you, Green Day).  I much prefer a song that’s just fun and upbeat, and functions as entertainment, not propaganda.

Kris Allen “Live Like We’re Dying” – If an artist finds that he/she must do a song that has a deep message, do one that’s not political or divisive.  Make it something everyone can relate to and agree on, like getting the most out of every day.  This update on Tim McGraw’s “Live Like You’re Dying” has decent tempo and a good hook, and I like it a lot.

Daughtry “Life After You” – Maybe you’ve noticed, most of Daughtry’s songs sound pretty much alike.  (I guess that’s why I like them all!)  But, Chris has a good sound, one that’s been missing from radio for a long time.  After nearly two decades of everybody either singing very low and growly (like Eddie Vetter and Scott Stapp), or sounding like Chad Kroeger, it’s refeshing to hear someone singing a little higher.  Daughtry songs always have great hooks, too.

Orianthi “According To You” –  Gotta love a good, mature, female-voiced rock song.  Yes, Pink and Kelly Clarkson have done decent rock songs recently, but they both have a pop image.  And Paramore is too teen-sounding for my taste.  Orianthi, amazing guitarist that she is, has real “rock cred” like the Wilson sisters from Heart, Pat Benatar, and Melissa Etheridge (and maybe Amy Lee from Evanescence).  I like this song a little bit more everytime we play it.

Lady Gaga, featuring Beyonce “Telephone” – Did I mention that I like a good, fun, pointless dance song?  Awesome tempo, great hook, and the mid-song switch-up in rhythm and style when Beyonce does her part makes for an interesting interlude.  This is the song that makes me turn the radio way up when it comes on.

So, who’s in your 5?

Butt Drugs is supposed to be a real drugstore in Corydon, Indiana … and this is supposed to be their actual commercial.  Really. 
Courtesy of iLoveLocalCommercials.com.

This is definitely the movie I’m most excited about for this summer!  “Iron Man 2″ hits theaters May 7th!

If you made it through the entire Oscars, this was your reward.  Since chances are you were fast asleep like me, you can enjoy it now…

So, last month I made a few Grammy predictions.  I guess I did well, considering my job is to pick hit music – 75% accurate.  Now, I’m going to see how well I can do with movie predictions before Sunday night’s Academy Awards telecast.  Admittedly, I don’t know much about movies (except what I like and don’t like), and have actually NOT seen ANY of the movies nominated.  My predictions are based purely on advertising, hype, and what I’ve read.

Best Picture:  Avatar
Lead Actor:  Jeff Bridges
Supporting Actor:  Matt Damon
Lead Actress:  Sandra Bullock
Supporting Actress:  Mo’Nique
Animated Film:  Up
Best Director:  James Cameron
Best Writing:  Original Screenplay:  Inglorious Bastards
Best Writing:  Adapted Screenplay:  Precious
Best Editing:  Avatar

You can judge me on Monday.  Leave your predictions in the Comments.

The following information courtesy of Indianapolis Downtown, Inc.

Downtown Indianapolis transforms into every basketball fan’s fantasy during the month of March. Between the Big Ten Basketball Tournaments, Indiana Pacers, NCAA^® Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and IHSAA Basketball Finals, March is jam-packed with opportunities to cheer on your favorite teams. No ticket, no problem. With more than 250 restaurants and 50 taverns, Downtown is the place to catch every minute of 37 games in 35 days. Use this information as your guide to optimize your basketball experience Downtown.

Downtown tournaments and games:

With so many great games going on, you’ll need a schedule to keep up! We’ve got you covered.

Big Ten Basketball Tournaments:

• March 4 – 7 — Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament (Conseco Fieldhouse)

Session 1 (First Round)
Game 1: Thursday, March 4, Noon – Michigan vs. Northwestern
Game 2: Thursday, March 4, 25 min. after Game 1 – Penn State vs. Minnesota

Game 3: Thursday, March 4, 25 min. after Game 2 – Indiana vs. Illinois

Session 2 (Quarterfinals)
Game 4: Friday, March 5, 11:30 a.m. – Michigan State vs. Game 1 Winner
Game 5: Friday, March 5, 25 min. after Game 4 – Iowa vs. Game 2 Winner
Session 3 (Quarterfinals)
Game 6: Friday, March 5, 6 p.m. – Ohio State vs. Game 3 Winner
Game 7: Friday, March 5, 25 min. after Game 6 – Wisconsin vs. Purdue

Session 4 (Semifinals)
Game 8: Saturday, March 6, 5 p.m. – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner
Game 9: Saturday, March 6, 25 min. after Game 8 – Game 6 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner
Session 5 (Championship)
Game 10: Sunday, March 7, 4:30 p.m. – Game 8 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner

• March 7, 2:30 p.m. — Women’s Pep Rally (Conseco Fieldhouse)

• March 11 -14 — Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament (Conseco Fieldhouse)

Session 1 (First Round)
Game 1: Thursday, March 11, 2:30 p.m. – #8 Seed vs. #9 Seed
Game 2: Thursday, March 11, 25 min. after Game 1 – #7 Seed vs. #10 Seed
Game 3: Thursday, March 11, 7:30 p.m. – #6 Seed vs. #11 Seed
Session 2 (Quarterfinals)
Game 4: Friday, March 12, Noon – #1 Seed vs. Game 1 Winner
Game 5: Friday, March 12, 25 min. after conclusion of Game 4 – #4 Seed vs. #5 Seed

Game 6: Friday, March 12, 6:30 p.m. – #2 Seed vs. Game 2 Winner

Game 7: Friday, March 12, 25 min. after conclusion of Game 6 – #3 Seed vs. Game 3 Winner

Session 4 (Semifinals)
Game 8: Saturday, March 13, 1:40 p.m. – Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner
Game 9: Saturday, March 13, 25 min. after conclusion of Game 8 – Game 6 Winner vs. Game 7 Winner
Session 5 (Championship)
Game 10: Sunday, March 14, 3:30 p.m. – Game 8 Winner vs. Game 9 Winner

• March 12, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Big Ten Conference Career Expo (Union Station)
  The event pairs the talents of Big Ten students and alumni with the staffing needs of elite and industry-leading employers. Full-time jobs and internships will be available. To register and see a list of participating employers, visit www.bigtencareerexpo.com today.
• March 14, 11 a.m. – Big Ten Hoops Day 5K (Downtown Indianapolis)
  Start championship Sunday with a lap around Downtown Indianapolis. Support your school by wearing your school colors. For the competitive and the casual runners. For more information, including how to register, www.tuxbro.com.
• March 14, 1:30 p.m. – Men’s Pep Rally (Ober parking Lot)

Big Ten University Restaurant Pairings

Enjoy the game, eat and drink with your team’s fans.

Illinois – The Ram (140 S. Illinois; 955.9900)

Indiana – Kilroy’s Bar & Grill (201 S. Meridian St.; 638.9464)

Iowa – Claddagh Irish Pub (234 S. Meridian St.; 822.6274)

Michigan – O’Reilly’s Irish Bar and Restaurant (36 S. Pennsylvania; 974.0674)

Michigan State – Slippery Noodle (372 S. Meridian; 631.6974)

Minnesota – Alcatraz Brewing Co. (49 W. Maryland St.; Circle Centre Mall; 488.1230)

Northwestern – Buffalo Wings & Rings (111 W. Maryland St.; 822.8400)

Ohio State – Champps Americana (49 W. Maryland St.; Circle Centre Mall; 951.0033)

Penn State – Harry & Izzy’s (153 S. Illinois; 635.9594)

Purdue – Scotty’s Brewhouse (1 Virginia Ave.; 571.0808)

Wisconsin – Buffalo Wild Wings (7 E. Washington; 951.9464)

IHSAA Basketball State Finals:

• March 27, 10:30 a.m. & 6 p.m. – IHSAA Boys State Basketball Finals (Conseco Fieldhouse)

Fans will have the chance to see Indiana high school basketball legends from a century of championships at the 100^th Anniversary Celebration Parade on March 27 at 3 p.m. The parade will begin at Pennsylvania and Vermont streets and travel down Pennsylvania Street and will turn right onto Ohio Street. The procession will turn left at Meridian Street and head south to Monument Circle. The parade will turn right and make its way around the Soldiers’ and Sailors Monument before continuing south down Meridian Street. The route will then make a left on Georgia Street, where it will end its mile-long march on Pennsyl vania Street in front of Conseco Fieldhouse.

Indiana Pacers regular season:

• March 9, 7 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Philadelphia 76ers (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 16, 7 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Charlotte Bobcats (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 19, 7 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Detroit Pistons (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 21, 2:30 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 24, 7 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Washington Wizards (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 26, 7 p.m. — Indiana Pacers vs. Utah Jazz (Conseco Fieldhouse)
• March 30, 7 p.m. – Indiana Pacers vs. Sacramento Kings (Conseco Fieldhouse)