Did Leno know what was going on when he took a picture with this “fan”?   

By the way COCO “FTW” is “for the win”.  I’m sure Conan O’Brien is proud.

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.