The Official Mitch English Blog

Sylvie X from Busch Garden's Hall-O-Scream

2010-10-14T07:24:00.001-05:00

Sylvie X stopped by the show to talk about past loves, Halloween traditions and scaring. check here out on Twitter @sylviemyx

Buzzin' Out

2010-10-07T08:18:00.001-05:00

I've never looked better.

The Orlando Fantasy

2010-09-24T08:10:00.001-05:00

Some of the athletes from the brand new Orlando Fantasy Football Team. Full contact football!

The Orlando Fantasy

2010-09-24T08:09:00.001-05:00

Some of the athletes from the brand new Orlando Fantasy Football Team. Full contact football!

the Orlando Fantasy

2010-09-24T08:07:00.001-05:00

Some of the athletes from the brand new Orlando Fantasy Football team!!

Sleeping With The Enemy

2010-08-20T10:13:00.001-05:00

Ok, I know that the title is misleading because my wife is extremely talented (You have to see the Julia Roberts movie with the same name to get the reference). I am mocking her in this video because to be quite honest, I'm the one that insists that everything is organized. Watch the show to see how scattered scripts on the desk drive me batty. Anywho, what I love is that my wife makes cute little labels FOR EVERYTHING. I came home one day and saw this and I had to share.

Good Golly Ima Gonna Miss Holly

2010-08-11T17:56:00.001-05:00

My girl Holly Hannula's last day was Friday. She is really a fun chicky and I'm going to miss her for sure. the silver lining is the fact that Holly is headed out West and you're going to see a whole 'lot more of her.

Bowl-A-Rama Bowling Demo

2010-08-02T03:16:00.001-05:00

Wanna see just how bad I am at bowling? Why?

The Best Ant on the Road is the BlueAnt

2010-07-15T03:06:00.000-05:00

Road safety has been getting a lot of press lately. With Oprah's push to end "texting and driving" is now become a big topic as is should be. Keeping your eye on the road and not the cell phone will reduce accidents and save lives. That's where technology comes in.

If you're fortunate enough to have a built-in in car Bluetooth communication system, ie a speaker phone built into your car stereo, then go ahead and skip this post. But if you don't, like myself, then you need to start marching in line with the Ant... The Blue Ant S4.

I've reviewed other Bluetooth speaker systems and I think the BlueAnt S4 is the best. Why? Clarity, ease of setup and, of course, functionality. The BlueAnt S4 features a sensitivity setting which will eliminate background noise and listen to your voice with clarity. "BlueAnt, speak to me." is all you say to activate its functions. That's right. That's all you say. You might be like myself where you forget the commands to get the function you want to perform. That's cool, because you just say "What can I say?"
and it lists out what functions you can use. Since its Bluetooth, you don't have to worry about pairing after the initial setup, so long as you keep your phone's Bluetooth function on. It will let you know its paired once you come in signal distance. And talk about distance. I have to remember to turn it off when I pull into my garage as it still picks it up when I am in my den at home. That's strength. There is a battery saving mode too so you won't have to worry about charging.

If you have an Andriod phone, there are Apps you can download that will read your email and texts through the speaker. There is a free iPhone app that does the same, however, the premium service to read email and text does cost you some cash... up to $10.

All in all, with all these great features, the BlueAnt S4 car speaker is top notch. Trust me, this is the one you want as it will delivers safety, superb functionality and to be quite honest, a companion on those long drives (I sometimes talk to it just to break up the silence, just don't tell anyone that.)

ISYWILAY - Mitch
I was not compensated for this review.

Edwin McCain

2010-07-14T08:10:00.001-05:00

ok, we have artists come in on the show and they have fun, but I think Edwin is the real deal. he went with the flow. very honest. very cool

What A Country!!!

2010-07-09T09:02:00.001-05:00

Andy and I get to the bottom of this Russian Spy story with Yakov Smirnoff

Mr. Connection - Yeah that's me

2010-07-09T04:13:00.001-05:00

If any of you know me personally, or maybe you watch the show, you know that I am a HUGE "Techy". I'm labeled the "Tech Geek" on the show and its actually a badge of honor for me. I think I've always been that way since I was kid. Technology amazes me. Sometimes it confuses me. But that's what I dig about it because it makes me learn more about a gadget and how it works.

So I was challenged by my friends at AT&T (I should mention that I was already an AT&T customer prior to this) to "Lose the Laptop Challenge". What? Give up my portal to the world? The one thing that I use everyday? The lifeline to me and the rest of the world?!? After they told me to calm down, they said that they've got a great device that's going to keep me connected but do it all in the palm of my hand. They let me borrow the new HTC Tilt 2. Almost everything that I would get from my laptop, I can get from the HTC. Considering that I had a trip to Roswell, NM, I was intrigued as I wouldn't have to lug around my laptop, but I could still get everything I needed.

I like a challenge. However, after I set everything up, it wasn't much of a challenge at all. I was able to get email from all four of my email accounts. INCLUDING my Microsoft Outlook info off of the company's server. The info was "pushed" to me, meaning, I didn't have to go retrieve it. Someone sends me an email to my work computer - boom - it goes to the HTC... even in Roswell, NM. (No alien interception) Very cool.

One feature that I dig is the fact the the Tilt 2 actually looks like a laptop. It folds open with the "monitor" or in case the screen is facing to me and the keyboard is open. You might have seen it on my desk in the Weather Center opened as such. The Bluetooth connectivity allowed me to hook up my BT earpiece and it was super fast. No lag time. The apps I was able to download allowed me to stay connected with Facebook and Twitter, which y'all know I am on 23 out of 24 hours a day!

So, I lost my laptop. Not literally, I know exactly where its at but for one week I had it all in my hand. This phone is great for anyone that needs to have that connectivity with them. Whether its a mom that wants to take some really cool pictures, have easy access to them, or may want to check the email the teacher sent to her about the kid's homework. Its all there. On the road, in the house.

Now, hopefully that will give you a good idea what the HTC Tilt 2 can do. Now there's a way for YOU to see what ELSE it can do for you. Including a chance to win FIVE GRAND. Yeah. That's $5000. Here's the skinny: Go to http://www.losethelaptop.com/ . Read up on what some real life parents and even some small business bloggers have been “losing the laptop” over the last four months. All you have to do is vote for your favorite blogger and then YOU enter for your chance to win $5,000. Yeah. YOU can win the five grand. Even cooler, they're letting you vote once per day so that's going to increase your odds of winning. If you have one of those Tilt2s, tell them all the cool things you do from your phone like I did. (Don't worry, I can't win the $5000 so you and I aren't competing!) If you don't have an HTC Tilt2 smartphone yet, tell them why you want a Tilt2 device and how its going to help you "Lose the Laptop". Good luck. Have some fun with it.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Miss Sprint Cup

2010-07-01T08:01:00.000-05:00

Paige Duke, Miss Sprint Cup was on the show today and actually let me try to catch her firesuit on fire. Yes, it is fireproof but not so much waterproof BUT she let me pour water on her too. Great stuff!

TURN LEFT!!

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Electric Youth 2010

2010-06-04T07:44:00.000-05:00

Ladies and Gentlemen... the lovely and talented Deborah Gibson. I'm certain she loves me.

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Hot

2010-05-11T17:53:00.001-05:00

Chicks on Rice Burners are hot. I think this one behind me was TRYING to give me a show.

The Superions

2010-05-06T08:08:00.002-05:00

The superions stopped by the show to talk about their new single "who threw that Ham at Me" which is a total party song. And YES, that is Fred Schneider of the B52s! They were very very cool. Lots of fun. Check 'em out on MySpace. very fun

Back to the Future

2010-05-03T07:05:00.002-05:00

I love my job. The Back to the Future DeLoren stopped by the show. how cool. It's on tour to raise money for Parkinson's Disease. Head to their website www.tothefuture.org

The Neighborhood Rat Pack

2010-05-02T16:30:00.001-05:00

Our neighborhood has events put at the park all the time. it's cool. I'm digging this months. it's the Rat Pack performing (right now Dean Martin is finishing and YES Mr. Sammy Davis Jr. has taken the stage).
They're all professional. I think it'd be weird if my neighbor was Frank Sinatra.

Im surfin USA- Gotta see

2010-04-29T07:32:00.001-05:00

Really? Fat guys can't surf? Really? Watch and Eat Surf dude

Monster Drunks

2010-04-28T19:11:00.001-05:00

Me (not drinking), Hoss & Doolittle at a Mexican Restaurant in Gatlinburg. These two are monsters. just look how big their hands are wrapped around those Coronas, or as Hosmer calls them "Alcoholic Juice Boxes" (Registered Trademark Hoss Industries)

Sign Language

2010-04-28T11:27:00.001-05:00

actual electronic sign from Severville, TN. the city put this up

the Tally

2010-04-27T18:12:00.001-05:00

Here's what all Hosmer ate

4000

2010-04-27T17:42:00.001-05:00

David Hosmer wants to consume 4000 calories for our Outback dinner. After what you see here, he has a little under 200 to beat his goal. I'm going to order the Chocolate Thunder from Down Under for him because that's what friends do.

I'm under 600 in case your wondering or judging.

Have you ever been bit by a Penguin?

2010-04-27T10:46:00.001-05:00

check that off the list

comedy

2010-04-26T11:12:00.001-05:00

See...it's a dude that's dressed up like an old woman. get it? comedy.

...and I quote...

2010-04-23T22:28:00.001-05:00

Chrissy: "I'm running late...had to pick up some worms"
Mitch: "for what?"
Chrissy: "for the catfish"
Mitch: "you're bringing catfish when you go out?"
Chrissy: "that's why I'm late."

Welcome to Kentucky

Eric...you can't spell terrific without him. I'm going to make him pay me for thinking that up

2010-04-23T22:25:00.001-05:00

out with the cuzzez pt 1

2010-04-23T22:23:00.001-05:00

me making them laugh (at me)

love it.

2010-04-23T22:05:00.001-05:00

Doreen Taylor

2010-04-20T07:19:00.001-05:00

the very talented...not to mention very beautiful Doreen Taylor stopped by the show. you should check out her site www.doreentaylormusic.com she has a neat concept in"albums". it's a pictorial with words from songs from the "pin-up" days. she's really nice too. she has that younger Britney Spears look too.

Dronin'

2010-04-16T05:59:00.001-05:00

Amber Benson and Samm Levine. their new movie 'Drone' is out. it's 'Zombieland' meets 'Office Space' and looks real good. check it out!

ps- I have such a bulbous head.

Judy Landers

2010-04-09T10:18:00.001-05:00

Half of the Landers Sisters. wow. my jaw dropped when she told me she watches the show. I can't tell you how many times I drooled all over her and her sister when they would show up on The Love Boat. SHE LOOKS GREAT!!!!

Official Hot Mess

2010-04-09T10:06:00.001-05:00

Official Hot Mess loves my iPad!!! I love them back. Puppies, babies, and iPads- they all are babe magnets.

Getting Real

2010-03-31T08:19:00.001-05:00

Alex McCord from The Real Housewives of New York on the show...and ya know what? She is Real. pretty down to Earth.

Uhhhhh... WOW. Please see this

2010-03-29T11:27:00.002-05:00

Its not preachy but its unbelievably powerful. A seatbelt saved my life back in 1986 when I went head on with a Semi - Hopefully you'll be motivated by this PSA from the UK

WOW.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Tillman the Skateboarding Dog

2010-03-25T06:12:00.003-05:00

the world record holder Tillman the Skateboarding dog on the show. WHAT A COOL FREAKING DOG!!!! Check out Tillman and Friends

Good catch

2010-03-24T05:51:00.000-05:00

One of our producers found this with her keen eye. (WTF means 'What the Freak, man?')

Double click the image to get a better view.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Joe Biden = Audio Napalm

2010-03-23T19:06:00.000-05:00

Joey is so delicious. I swear we need to get this guy on satellite radio. You know, far away from the FCC.

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Sasha Cohen

2010-03-22T06:58:00.001-05:00

why do I always look creepy around petite women?

I believe the children are the future...

2010-03-22T03:25:00.001-05:00

i believe the childrens are the future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them how bon jovi is the way. you know, i used to think that today's youth are misguided and have lost their understanding of what good music really is. that's until i saw this video. it gives me hope. rock forth that video.

I'm going to the movies tonight

2010-03-20T17:09:00.000-05:00

Also - teach the kids you don't talk during a movie. That includes cell phones. Sorry for being such an old crotchety man.

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The camera is ALWAYS on, the camera is ALWAYS on...

2010-03-15T03:03:00.002-05:00

Ok, I am proud to say that I always make sure that we are "clear" before I have my hissy fits caught on tape. Ok, it happened ONCE before and coincidentally, it was when I was broadcasting from Gatlinburg, TN which is next to Knoxville. Maybe something in the water?

EMBED-Technical Difficulties On Live Newscast -

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Wow. NASCAR Fans check this out... WOW.

2010-03-08T08:34:00.000-05:00

Carl Edwards sent Brad Keselowski up in the air during Sunday's Kobalt Tools 500 in Atlanta. Some say it was deliberate. If so, should he be suspended or banned from NASCAR? I mean, this thing could have flown in the grandstands and kill someone. I never really grasped the power of these cars until I went to the Daytona 500. Unbelievable and this shows just how dangerous a sport it is.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Epic Education Protest Fail

2010-03-05T10:51:00.000-05:00

I'm so proud of my self for finding this one. Thank you to the editors for making a still from the video.

moar funny pictures

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UNBELIEVABLE VIDEO!!!!

2010-03-05T06:26:00.001-05:00

Actual video of the wave that crashed into the Italian Cruise ship. What would you do in this sitch? I'm scared just watching it.

Watch CBS News Videos Online

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Who cares what side of the politcal fence you are on -- its funny

2010-03-04T04:11:00.000-05:00

Funny or Die's Presidential Reunion from Will Ferrell

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Chubby Checker

2010-03-01T08:51:00.001-05:00

You tell me which one is Chubby.

New Olympic Sport!

2010-02-24T04:28:00.001-05:00

A professional Pole Dancer (stripper)

There is a huge movement to make Pole Dancing an Olympic Sport.

imagine how proud their fathers are going to be
If the judges think you're going home with him, you win Gold.
To make sure there's no performance enhancing drugs, they'll be sure there's a V-I-Pee room.
at every competition, there's a a $10 cover and two-drink minimum
Extra points for Tattoo placement, stage name and your lap dance dismount
It's an event you can even watch as a couple... for an extra ten spot
The thrill of victory and the agony of ugly feet
three words - "Pommel Crazy Horse"
Opening Ceremonies has DJ explaining the "Touch and Go" Policy
The biggest obstacle to overcome - What Motley Crue song to use
Every four years - just like visitation rights!
Misty Mountains ---the next Jim Thorpe!
Oddly, Poland doesn't place well.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Kermmy can help

2010-02-15T08:15:00.002-05:00

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KERMIT!!!

2010-02-11T09:20:00.001-05:00

Forbes Riley

2010-02-04T09:17:00.003-05:00

Forbes Riley from 10000 infomercials stopped by the show. wow. talk about personality and energy!! :^)

Sarah Silverman sent me a note. I am so stoked.

2010-02-04T09:17:00.001-05:00

I made it into a Golden Globe and Oscar Nominated Director's Film

2010-02-03T10:05:00.001-05:00

Jason Reitman is an incredibly talented Director and Writer. He compiled pictures on his massive Press tour, taking a picture with everyone he interviewed in 3 months. I made it into the mix. I'm at or around :28. If you blink you'll miss me.

Anyway, go see Up In The Air. Really good film that deserves accolades.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Skippy

2010-01-20T07:15:00.002-05:00

Scott "Skippy" Jessop was an intern on my television show in Utah. I gave him the nickname "Skippy" and he gave the world back pictures with celebrities. Bordering on stalking, he goes every year to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, camps out, and basically hounds celebrities for a picture. That's all. Doesn't want anything from them other than the picture.

Skippy is now the focus of a documentary that is out. Here's the trailer. I am making absolutely no money off of this and I do not have any connections to the documentary other than just givin' my boy some promotion.

I give you...Skippy.

PS - he doesn't bite.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

LIVE! AT THE CES!

2010-01-07T16:54:00.000-05:00

I'll be going live from the CES anytime I find something interesting. You can watch live below OR watch recorded segments. Enjoy!

Tom Everett Scott

2010-01-07T08:24:00.000-05:00

Tom Everett Scott stopped by the show today. His show, Southland, received a second lease on TV life as it moves from NBC to TNT. They'll give it a good spot. He swung by just to do the show. Cool guy.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Happy Holidays

2009-12-18T04:48:00.004-05:00

In case you're sitting at your computer and not feeling in the holiday spirit, I give you the Yule log. Go ahead and hit play. Put it in full screen mode and open up your gifts. (its 10 minutes long)

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Mitch English.com.

OK, It's just me.

I'm freaking out a little...

2009-12-17T11:24:00.002-05:00

Ok, if any of you know me, you know that I am a huge pizza lover. I guess you don't have to know me, you just have to look at me..AND SO. But my family has a tradition and we've had it for years, that we have pizza every Friday night. Since I'm the Dad, I get to pick where it comes from. Its just one of the many benefits that come from being a breeder. Anywho, I heard this week that one of my favorite things in the world will be getting an overhaul. I'm talking Domino's Pizza. I was so intrigued by this news that I called Domino's Corporate to get someone on the show to talk about it. Could this be the next Coke debacle that we saw in the 80s? Domino's says no. I believe them too.

What I love about Dominos, or at least when I worked there, was their business model: Keep It Simple, Stupid. Meaning - Pizza and Coke. Thats it. Ownership has changed and so has the philosophy. I get it, you have to stay competitive.

I grew up Pizza. My parents owned a pizza place when I was in in High School. My dad was an executive at Domino's when I was younger. I'm crossing my fingers for this change. After all... Change is good sometimes. I'll let you know on the first Pizza night in the new year.

PS- I haven't and NEVER will call Pizza "Za".
PPS- I used the old Domino's logo because it brings me good memories.

Related Article: USA TODAY DOMINO'S OVERHAUL

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The Chevy Volt Dance

2009-12-16T13:59:00.001-05:00

I am so glad that all of our bailout money is going to good use. This is all too real.

I'm Yours(ukulele)

2009-12-11T04:20:00.001-05:00

THIS KID CAN'T EVEN SING AND HE GETS MORE HITS THAT I DO!!

Ha Ha. You should check this out. Kid has more talent in his pinky than I do completely.

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Samantha Brown

2009-11-05T08:18:00.000-05:00

There is no question that Samantha Brown from the Travel Channel has the best job in the world. The best. She's been doing the gig for 10 years and does a great job! she was very cool, fan of the show.

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Jim is my new hero

2009-11-03T04:31:00.005-05:00

I've recently started to appreciate the true talents of Jim Carrey. While I have been a fan for quite some time, I now consider him an inspiration. Not because he is such an amazing talent, but the fact that he is a guy that truly paid his dues, but the fact that he believed in himself at such an early age and his father was such an inspiration to him. I believe that is why he is the success in life. Its something that I have slowly understand. Now that I have teenagers, I realize that it really doesn't matter what they want to do in life, as long as it doesn't contradict the moral values that I am trying to instill. Anyway, after I saw this video, I realized that in all of its simplicity, it is truly very funny that makes me laugh. I've showed it to other people and they "don't get it". This furthers my belief that I have a unique sense of humor sometimes and so many people don't "get me".

I tried to embed it on this post, but apparently whoever runs Jim's YouTube Page doesn't want anyone to embed it, so please go to this link to see it: Click here to view

ALSO! He has the most amazing website I have ever seen. Being a novice web designer myself, I really dig it. Check it out, its worth it: Jim Carrey's Website

He's also on Twitter at Jim's Twitter (click the bird with Jim's head on it on his site and it will take you there too)

Enjoy.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

One more thing, he's dating one of the coolest chicks in Hollywood. Love her, Here's Why:

Jason Reitman - The Coolest Director in Hollywood

2009-10-27T11:01:00.000-05:00

Why is he the coolest director out there? No attitude, extremely talented and a top ten interview. He walked off the set just like in Jerry McGuire. Look for his new movie "Up in the Air" in theaters December.

What a VERY cool guy and interview...and a GREAT movie too. (George Clooney is in it)

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Those were the days, my friend

2009-10-19T11:34:00.001-05:00

Did I really act like this on TV?

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..and now, The President of The United States of America

2009-10-07T11:21:00.001-05:00

Barack Obama's latest appointee to end terror at night.

ROB LOWE - BIGGEST SECRET REVEALED

2009-10-05T08:05:00.001-05:00

Mitch English and Rob Lowe discovers Rob has kept a deep secret about his career. Only Mitch English helps Rob through it. Rob is such a cool guy.

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The Invention of Lying. The Mitch English Interview

2009-09-28T20:02:00.001-05:00

Ricky Gervais is a genius. When I had the opportunity to talk to him about his new movie, I was pumped. When he told me that I was the movie equivalent of his latest work.

The Informant! Interview with Matt Damon & Scott Bakula

2009-09-22T06:23:00.000-05:00

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We're SEVEN!!

2009-09-16T06:13:00.002-05:00

Remember that cool Seinfeld episode where George wanted to name his daughter "seven"? I like that episode. I thought it would be a cool name for a girl too. Anyway, in the worst segue-way in the world, The Daily Buzz has turned seven today. You may or may not know, I've been with the show since day 1. We've seen a lot of changes on the show, four different studios, and hosts coming and going. Its weird that I am the only thing that hasn't changed. Is that good or bad?

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Vacations- The True Delusions of Grandeur

2009-08-30T16:20:00.005-05:00

Going into day 2 of my vacation I realized that it is indeed not what I expected. The axiom of a vacation is to relax, take it easy but I am no longer subscribing to the belief that I must "vacate". My family works best with the "each take their own" vacation schedule. Meaning, I take one week and do/go what I want, My wife takes one week and does/goes where she wants and then we take one where we do it all together. I am sure some of you will look at this with minds set that something is dysfunctional about this set up. I know this because I have brought it up on the air and I'm told so. Still, I think that its what works best for the English clan. Bringing me to the subject at hand... a vacation. We had initially scheduled a train ride to Raleigh, NC. We were going to get a room on the train and check itoff on the "things to do" list. As my vacation came closer, I realized that a vacation doesn't necessarily mean I have to head out of town. I don't know... maybe its because I am hitting the four decade mark soon, but I find pleasures in doing other things, namely, projects around the house. So, that's what I am doing this week. Its weird because I have no animosity about not doing my usual traveling and just staying home. Instead of surfing the web looking for great deals on flights with little or no plane switches and wall-to-wall lines at airports, I'm surfing the web looking for switch plates for my walls that match the lines in my living room.
I suppose too much is put on what vacations really are. Its to take a break from your work and re-charge your batteries so you can get to work with a better attitude until the next time off. We expect all these great things that will happen, all the fun you're going to have, and all the memories you are going to bring back. Don't get me wrong, I mean I do have a lot of that when I return but I really think that if and when you put too much stock into the vacation, you come back disappointed. You just take it as it goes. Do the stuff you want to do. So, if you miss a flight, or if the plane is overbooked, or if the hotel doesn't have ice in the machine... you just roll with it. It happens.
This week, i don't have too much to look forward to other than how great the hallway is going to look when I put a new coat of paint on it, or how I can do the final touches of candlelight on the walls in the foyer. (BTW- its far too much hassle than what its work-get a professional to do it).
So - here's to home improvements, and here's to life improvements also.

ISYWILAY -Mitch

Mindy's Good News- Here's why I do what I do

2009-08-27T12:13:00.001-05:00

Ok, so The Daily Buzz had a contest where we were looking for kids to be our "Cub Reporter". They had auditions and the winner would report on stories that would air on the show.
Our winner, Mindy, is being taped at the very moment that she found out that she won. This is an honest and sincere moment.

When I watch this, it answered the question as to why do I get up at 2 am, drag my butt into work only to act like a jackass for three hours on national television. Watch this and listen to what she says around 1:45 into it. My hand to the heavens, I freaking welled up in tears and on the day I am going on vacation (today) I now would rather work. Don't tell the suits that though. I'll still take a vacation.

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Trey Songz

2009-08-19T08:34:00.002-05:00

Trey Songz performed and pretty much hung out all morning with us. We had some fun and he was a good sport. I think my son is a big fan of his, so I thought I'd try to seem cool to him by posting this picture. As you can see, I am a nerd and have no rhythm.

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P Funk George Clinton

2009-08-14T08:14:00.004-05:00

There is only one George Clinton. He hung out with us all morning long and even did the weather with me. Very cool stuff. He was a great sport too.

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Bernie Williams

2009-07-24T06:30:00.002-05:00

Great Guy!

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Do only stupid people fly?

2009-07-17T13:19:00.001-05:00

I'm on SWA flying back from Nashville. Which, by the way is a really cool town. The video shoot for Ty Williams was really fun. He's a cool guy. We got to get a taste of Nashville too. Last night when we wrapped we went back to our car and heard a gunshot. Then a mass of people running. Then speeding cop cars. It was kinda cool.
However, that's not the subject off my post. It's about this airline. While I do not agree with their boarding policies and the fact it's a free for all when looking for a seat, it's more of the fact that they apparently listen to Lawyers when designing their lavatories too. Note picture. They have to actually explain to people how to throw trash away. Up to this moment, I never realized that throwing away a towel I just used to clean my hands actually took TWO hands to throw away in the trash, or legal speak "refuse receptical". Do you really believe that we're that stupid?
I realize that these economic times that companies are tightening their belt and airfare has gone up. I don't fault them. It's just policy. Like the boarding policy of allowing wheelchair bound and families with children to board first. Wheelchairs, ok. I can't argue with that. But Southwest, how about reserving space in the back for the fams? You know when families are traveling together. It's in those computers you tap away on during check in. Do you think we're so stupid that we'll not figure out assign seating?
Here's the solution: Ok, fine. You get to get on first but you have to sit in the back. That's where screaming kids should sit. IT'S CLOSER TO THE LAVATORY TOO! Wow! What a concept. Right now. My hand to God, there is a kid singing "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" very loudly. Parents think it's cute. I think it's freaking July and that kid has a better seat than me. I'm sitting here in the middle seat with two other guys while future Pageant Queen Courtney is sitting in 3A. Here's more! She'll get off this plan first. Why? Well obviously she's in front, but we'll have to wait for mom and dad to gather the 15 bags they brought and watch Courtney figure out how to get the buckle undone. Listen, Mom and Dad, just because they tell you to affix the oxygen mask first doesn't mean you have to let Courtney figure out how to get off this plane. Here's the next problem with your open seat policy: the plane is packed. The unfortunate people that had to get on last don't know that the back is completely full. So the "turn around and pray for an overhead compartment while finding a seat" parade begins. You're now no longer the 7th to last person to get a seat, you're now the absolute last person because the line had to change directions. Brilliant. And why is open seating so dang important to you? It's only important to families. Families make up a unbelieveably small percentage of who flies your airline. This goes back to the economy and business travel.
So I go back to stupid people. Maybe it's more of stupid policy. Just as stupid is the placard that explains how to throw away trash, because of some company's lawyers worries, so is the policy on this open seating. I believe Greyhound busses have the same policy.

One more thing on flying. This time it's etiquette. Hey drunk Cougars in front of me- Yeah, You two in seats 11A and 11B that are thinking we're still back in the airport bar where you apparently met the old dude sitting next to you--- it's called courtesy. When you are LITERALLY bursting out with loud drunk laughter that is CLEARLY bothering other passengers, keep in mind that we all know you're looking forward to your "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" weekend in Orlando but we don't want the party now. We came to read or watch a movie or God forbid WRITE a Blog post on how miserable this flight is. I can't even close my eyes because they keep jerking back and forth in their seat with laughter. I can't imagine what it's like to the passengers in front of them. Is this the first time you hags have flown? AND YES, I AM THE JACKASS ON TV THAT IS OBNOXIOUS WRITING THIS!! But, hell, even i have a filter and know when to shut up when no one wants to hear it!

The flight attendants must get tired of this. They have also gotta get tired of the same lame jokes about airplane saftey they just spewed out on the previous flight from Debuque. They usually go through the warn-out set once we land. Thenmg the fuselage is treated to courtesy chuckles and the unneeded applause when we land. Ok, I'll give you the latter...with all these planes going down and holes in the roofs, I can see why people are grateful for this flight of apparent fancy.

Sorry. This post turned into therapy. I'm just waiting for the day that policy falls into my lap and drunk Cougars have to sit back with Courtney and obvious deaf Mom and Dad.

I still love my job.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

There's a Dog Humping on John Stamos' Leg - Country Version

2009-07-08T06:18:00.001-05:00

Enjoy my friends.

Danika McKellar

2009-05-08T08:06:00.001-05:00

Winnie from the Wonder Years. Great person!!

Gary Valentine

2009-05-08T06:41:00.001-05:00

King of Queens co star Gary Valentine stopped by the show.

Why I dropped my MySpace page

2009-05-06T07:24:00.000-05:00

I've been receiving some email from people asking me why I got rid of my MySpace page. Short answer- I grew tired of it and I hate "Sparklies". I could stop right there, but I will go on to say that I have a Facebook page too. I found that most people that I know have both too. Facebook works better for me anyway. So...with that said, add me on Facebook and we'll be friends. -Just remember- I don't post "Sparklies" of any kind!

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Saving seats at movies

2009-05-03T07:01:00.001-05:00

Y'all tell me this. What should theblimit be for saving seats at movies? I'm of the school that you should get to a theatre early enough to get the seat you want. It's like a race. First come, first served. However, when too get there early, how many seat should you be allowed to save? There was a couple that saved 3 seats when my wife and I walked in to a packed theater. My wife asked if they were taken and the lady there said yes and said it like she was pissed off we even asked.
She didn't even have a purse or anything sitting on the chairs. We had to sit in the second row, so my neck is hurting this morning. BUT, we didn't get there early so I can't complain too much. Still fun to go to a movie with the wife.
Now as far as the two teenage girls sitting next to us with the talking, texting on phone and getting up 3 times...that's a different story.

My son and I went to see Wolverine earlier in the day and I'm proud to say he has excellent theater manners.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

The Goodbye Girl

2009-04-29T08:20:00.001-05:00

Thanks for the memories Andrea.

Farewell Andrea

2009-04-28T03:49:00.000-05:00

Well, I've known about it for quite some time now and the day has come. My co-host for 7 years, Andrea Jackson is leaving the Daily Buzz. She will be greatly missed and the show is not going to be the same without her. If you have a chance, drop her a line at andrea.jackson@dailybuzznow.com or check out her website www.andreajacksontv.com

Tomorrow on the show, we will be highlighting her ups and downs on the show, so be sure to tune in.

ISYWILAY,

Mitch

The Daily Buzz Soapbox

2009-04-09T17:02:00.003-05:00

I had no idea where I was going with this one. But it went.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

She turns my world on with her smile.

2009-04-01T06:46:00.005-05:00

I produced a little something for my co-host Andrea. Enjoy.

ISYWILAY - Mitch

Bear Hug in Tennessee

2009-03-22T16:29:00.000-05:00

THE IBOMB

2009-03-21T07:51:00.001-05:00

Space shuttle

2009-03-15T19:03:00.002-05:00

I suppose NASA's space shuttle program has been a part of my life. I saw the very first one take off in the early 80s and I was home sick with mono when the shuttle exploded in the 80s.
I had the opportunity to walk beneath the space shuttle a few years back too.
I took the kids outside to see this one. It took off at dusk so the entrails [-sic] (contrails - thanks Antney )were really bright. One of the perks of living in Florida.

What I see at work

2009-03-11T10:17:00.001-05:00

GeoTagged, [N28.46945, E81.46404]

So I walk into the men's restroom this morning to fix my hair and this is what I see. Gotta love your job , right?

23 Feb 2008. RIP Larry H. Miller

2009-02-23T17:20:00.003-05:00

I had the opportunity to interview Larry H. Miller, owner of The Utah Jazz and successful business man for the show a few years back. He always liked me and how I did things on my show I had when I was living in Utah. He remembered me when I came back for an interview and told me that I had a great on-air personality. It was supposed to be an interview for an hour or so and I wound up spending the whole day with him.
He took me out to lunch. He gave me VIP treatment at The Delta Center. I needed to get downtown and he had a quick appointment and the guy actually told me to pick out a car on the lot and to just drive it down to the Delta Center where I got to park in his spot. A spot closer than the players used.

I was so impressed by him and his generosity. I hope the interview we aired showed justice to a guy that I called a friend and I know that others did too.

RIP Larry H. Miller. You were one of the good ones.

Mitch

ISYWILAY - Mitch