March 27, 2007

Sirius raising the dead with "The Whacked Sopranos"

Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at 4:41 PM
I love you Johnny Cakes
Sirius Satellite Radio will feature a live broadcast of "The Whacked Sopranos" event from The Museum of Television & Radio symposium.

"The Whacked Sopranos" is an event dedicated to those who have been killed off in The Sopranos. Panelists include Steve Buscemi, David Chase, Drea de Matteo, David Proval, Annabella Sciorra, and Terence Winter. As the HBO series reaches its own end, The Sopranos creator David Chase will discuss the fine art of whacking with many of the actors whose characters now sleep with the fishes.

"The Wacked Sopranos" will be simulcast live on Vincent (Big Pussy) Pastore’s "The Wiseguy Show" on Raw Dog: Comedy Uncensored, (ch 104) this Wednesday, March 28th at 6pm ET. Missed it? no problem, a replay airs on Saturday, March 31st at 4pm ET.

And remember... snitches get stitches.

March 16, 2007

Sirius airing world premire of Larry The Cable's new album

Friday, March 16, 2007 at 5:27 PM

Larry the Cable GuySirius Satellite Radio will air the exclusive world broadcast premiere of Larry The Cable Guy’s new comedy album, Morning Constitutions, on Blue Collar Radio (ch 103).
 
On this Sunday, March 18th, at 3pm ET listeners will be the first to hear the full album.

Recorded live in Minneapolis, Morning Constitutions will land in stores on April 3rd.

Git 'er done!
 
Blue Collar Radio which was launched back in March of last year, features comedians like Jeff Foxworthy, Larry The Cable Guy, and Bill Engvall, as well as many others.

March 12, 2007

Sirius renews contract with NPR

Monday, March 12, 2007 at 2:05 PM

NPRSirius has renewed their long-term agreement with NPR to continue broadcasting two NPR-branded channels as well as featuring a variety of shows from NPR, other public radio producers and NPR Member stations.

On top of that, Sirius will be the exclusive satellite radio home of a new morning news and information program for Adults ages 25-44 that NPR will launch in September.

Terms of the renewal were not released, but it's described as a "long-term" agreement. (Hmmm, if I was a content provider, would I want to renew my contact prior to the merger? You betcha.) 

Sirius signs on Sonya Fitzpatrick

Monday, March 12, 2007 at 1:46 PM

Sonya FitzpatrickSirius has signed on the fan-favorite pet psychic Sonya Fitzpatrick to do a new a animal advice and call-in talk show on Sirius Stars (ch 102).

Sonya Fitzpatrick will help pet lovers understand and connect with their pets-both living and passed on, in her weekly show, entitled "Animal Intuition." Formally from Animal Planet's "Pet Psychic" Sonya supposedly has the ability to communicate with animals and to teach people how to see things from the pet's point of view.

On "Animal Intuition," Sonya will use her special telepathic gifts and healing talents to counsel pet owners on resolving common behavioral problems such as scratching, chewing, soiling, barking, and more.

Should make for some captivating radio.

March 7, 2007

Dr. Andrew Weil joins Sirius' Lime Radio

Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at 8:18 AM

Dr. Weil on SiriusDr. Andrew Weil, pioneer of integrative medicine, will be having his own show on Sirius Satellite Radio's Lime Radio (ch 114) starting on April 11th.

His show is headlining Lime's change to a live, call-in programming which starts this month. LIME will feature renowned hosts talking with listeners on a variety of topics such as alternative healthcare, healthy food, eco-lifestyle, and life coaching.

Dr. Weil's show will be joined by other experts in the health and wellness category including Josh Dorfman, Dave Foreman, Phil Lempert, and Mel Robbins.

Dr. Weil one-hour show will air weekly starting April 11th at 6pm ET.

March 6, 2007

Bill Cosby interview with Sirius' Jim Breuer

Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at 1:07 PM

Bill CosbyLegendary entertainer, comedian and purveyor of Jello Puddin' Pops - Bill Cosby -  will join Sirius Satellite Radio host and comedian Jim Breuer for a rare, hour-long conversation on Sirius Raw Dog Comedy (ch 104).

Cosby will discuss significant moments from his life and career, including insight into his creation of Fat Albert, bigotry he witnessed as a child, and the importance of storytelling in comedy. Cosby also discusses some of the comedians he admires most such as Redd Foxx, Lenny Bruce, and Jonathan Winter.

"For me, as a comedian, talking with a legend like Bill Cosby was fascinating," said Breuer. "I feel like I touched a god of comedy, it was phenomenal."

The hour-long interview airs Thursday, March 15th at 6pm ET on Raw Dog Comedy Uncensored. Breuer Unleashed airs every Monday through Friday from 4pm ET - 6pm ET, also on Raw Dog.

March 1, 2007

Sirius' Mojo Nixon makes the move to NASCAR

Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 11:17 AM

Mojo NixonSirius Satellite Radio's on-air host du jour, Mojo Nixon, has expanded his reach from country music and political programming, to now NASCAR.

Nixon, who joined Sirius back in 2004, will continue to host "The Loon in the Afternoon" on Sirius Outlaw Country (ch 63), as well has his political-talk show conveniently entitled "Mojo Nixon's Political Talk Show" on Sirius Stars (ch 102).

But now Mojo Nixon will now also host "Manifold Destiny," a weekly NASCAR talk show airing Saturday afternoons on Sirius NASCAR Radio (ch 128). This Saturday, March 3rd, "Manifold Destiny" (get it?) will air live from 3-6pm ET.

Future air times can vary depending on Sirius' live NASCAR race coverage. 

“As a die-hard NASCAR fan, I want Manifold Destiny to be the radio version of the infield at Talladega,” said Nixon. “Imagine a bunch of fans hanging around a BBQ pit arguing about NASCAR drivers, teams, tracks, manufacturers, having a lot of fun and a few cold ones. To get paid to talk NASCAR, politics and music is a dream come true.”  

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