I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if you want to crack the top 10 in the power rankings, the best bar to establish yourself as a champion is O’Neals. Things have been pretty wide open there for months. Action starts at 8 p.m. $3.50 Mexican beers and margaritas, and a $50 gift cert to the winners. And of course the legendary Muhammad in the kitchen and Suzanne behind the bar, screaming at me to repeat the questions.

On to the City Tap House at 10:15 p.m. Been rocking there lately. $100 gift cert for winners every week. Hope to see ya tonight! (Pic above was taken in New York at 55th and 6th. They just HAAAAAD to get a bigger LOVE sign.)

There are few Philadelphia legends I have become a bigger fan of since I moved here than Jerry Blavat. I mean, this guy’s story is just so unreal. He hung out with Sammy Davis and Frank Sinatra, he was friends with Frank Rizzo and Angelo Bruno, he’s been spinning doo-wop and soul for over 50 years. The Geator was sitting at a table in South Philly when one of his dining partners was the victim of a mob hit in 1981, and in 2009 a mob member wanted to have Jerry himself whacked.

And while Jerry himself has never been indicted for any wrongdoing that I’m aware of, a bombshell dropped in 1995, when a mob informant told police that Blavat had asked Nicky Scarfo to have rival radio DJ and fellow Philadelphia legend Hy Lit whacked. In the above video that I just randomly stumbled across yesterday, Blavat and Hy Lit go on the air to discuss the allegations just days after the report was released. The two had been friends since childhood and friendly rivals in adulthood, but according to the informant, Blavat thought Lit was cutting in on his business and wanted him wiped out. Blavat vehemently denied the accusation. It made for some highly entertaining television, the host and Blavat really sparring repeatedly about Blavat’s mob connections.

While you’re at it, read this excellent Philly Mag story on Blavat in 2008. Well worth a read. And if you want to know even more about the Geator with the Heater, the Boss with the Hot Sauce, you can buy his book which came out in 2011.

I’m Coming at you live from a rest stop on the New Jersey Turnpike to let you know that yes, we are on for tonight. Heading home after an overnight trip to New York. Fun fact: while parking tickets are $41 in Philadelphia, they are $115 in New York. Unbelievable. I’m thinking about hosting a fundraiser for myself to pay this thing off. Goodness gravy.

Anyway, where was I? Oh yes, quiz is on for tonight. North Star at 7. Been rockin lately. Let’s keep it going tonight. On to Sidecar at 9:15. Was quiet last week. Let’s blow it out tonight. See ya soon!

Gonna have Flyers tix, gift certificates, and a $3 craft beers next Sunday night at the Field House for our first annual Super Bowl of Sports quizzo. It will cover all sports, but there will be an emphasis on Super Bowl trivia. And we’re gonna have lower level Flyers tix to give away among other prizes.  Action starts at 6 p.m. on Sunday the 27th. Gonna be joined by my man Pat Gallen from Phillies Nation. We put together a great quiz last time. This one’s gonna be good too. And the winner is gonna go home with the Rich Kotite Trophy. Hope to see ya there!

First Place: Please Johnny No Current Events 101

2nd Place: Why Can’t Us 99

3rd Place: Te’o Good to be True 95