Month: August 2011

Help JGT Make His Dream a Reality

 

Hey gang, I made it into the 2nd round of the 97.5 the Fanatic Dream Job competition. This is something I really want to win. I dunno if you know this, but when I first moved to Philly 10 years ago, I paid just to be on the air, and host a sports show for several months. In fact, when I started hosting quizzo, it was to raise money for that show. I thoroughly enjoy being on the microphone, and I know a fair amount about sports. And I don’t have any interest in hosting an obnoxious, jocky sports show. I want to host a sports show that is entertaining for everyone. I’ve had an opportunity to meet many of the most interesting people in Philadelphia, from comedy, music, and entertainment, and I want to get them on the air to talk to them about sports.

I want to discuss the quirkiest and most interesting things that have happened in Philly sports history, not a bunch of yelling about the Eagles punt formation. I can talk about those things if called on, but quite frankly, I don’t think they’re very interesting. I really want this opportunity, because I want to entertain people, and I need your help to make this a reality. Voting will begin next week, but in the meantime, please join the facebook group “Give JGT the Dream Job“. I will keep you updated as the competition moves forward. I greatly appreciate your support.

Bounty Bowl and Dollar Dogs Tonight

We kick it into high gear tonight at quizzo. Steak Em Up has been a little too hot lately, and it’s time to knock them down a notch. They’ve won 6 straight, thus necessitating a $20 Bounty on them tonight. Action starts at 10:15 p.m. But we start at 8 p.m. at Ugly American, where things are wide slam open. The most parity on the tour. 7 different winners in the past 8 weeks. If your ego needs the boost that a quizzo win can provide, I highly encourage you to play at the UA. Hope to see ya tonight!

Quizzo News and Notes


First of all, great turnout for our new quiz last night at North Star bar. I think it’s gonna be a great spot for a quizzo. Next up, we’re back to normal this week. Well, more or less. The music round is Round 2 and Speed round is round 3, but other than that, it’s a good old fashioned quizzo, with topics across the board. No special themes or anything like that. We kick it off at O’Neals at 8 p.m., then move to City Tap House at 10:15. The kids are starting to file back into town, and our crowds are getting bigger at CTH. Things are gonna be wide slam open pretty soon. Oh, and I have some sweet last place prizes. So even if you’re dumb, this should be a good week for you. As far as the music round, the music above should give you a hint.

Larry Mendte, Zoo With Roy, and Black Landlord Talk Sports

On Philly Sports History, we’ve got some really interesting stuff posted.

Larry Mendte talks about his favorite Philly sports memories.

The Phillies played in the first game ever broadcast on the radio.

Black Landlord frontman Maxx recalls his favorite sports memory.

The only player to ever get two hits for two different teams in one day got one of those hits off the Phillies.

Zoo With Roy recalls his favorite Philly Sports Memory.