This is just a small taste of the show overall, the bits and bobs that I found interesting, funny, insightful and relevant. To hear everything that happened, check out the podcast of today's show. However, if you're looking for a quick read along with random self inserts and my personal thoughts, you've come to the right place.
Call in Point:
(This is the broadstroke canvas on which I base my call, obviously these notes are going to be longer and more detailed.)
So normally on hump day, we begin our spiraling descent into the midweek madness you have seen time and again from this show. However, this morning was a bit different, almost ominous as Angi came into her designated studio spot to find two envelopes. Normally, we'd assume it was just her hush money payments or her cut from the pigeon kidnappings that were made to make sure her neighbors pigeons win the upcoming races. However, the black envelopes did not contain anything fun like cash or anthrax but instead had 2 menacing cards in them. The first envelope said "Adios Brochacho" which is weird because that is a total "Angi Taylor Statement." (Much like Angi Taylor Money, we attach her name to things to showcase importance and her owning them.) As for the inside, it was a card with a casket on it that said "Let Me Rest in Peace." That was it, no name, no indication who it was from, just that. The second envelope said "Til the End" on it and the card inside said "Life, although it only may be an accumulation of anguish, it is dear to me just like you." Obviously, the first thought was that iHeart has given up on pizza party firings and this was now how they intend to get rid of us. Marris chimed in that he'd rather receive a severance than a casket though caskets are expensive and he could probably sell it off for some cash. As everyone should know, Angi is always in full time panic mode and she pointed out that if her husband or boss even texts her "call me," she goes into meltdown mode. In her head, she goes off the tracks and assumes that she is going to be fired, that Floptopia has collapsed on itself or that her husband has finally had enough and he's checking out. Needless to say, things like this freak her out so to have this happen this morning was not ideal. She's not sure who left the cards and if the situation is bait that they set up so she would discuss it on air but she is not amused. The problem of course is that the studio is shared with a ton of people but since her spot is centered away from others, this was a direct message from her and not an accidental left behind Uncrustable that she ate that one time. As of writing this, we did not know what it meant and she is clearly not okay with not knowing what it is all about. Angi decided that an investigation is going to occur and I'm assuming that we are about to become the Scooby Doo gang (Marris: Fred, Angi: Daphne, Prison Tattoo: Shaggy, HP: Velma, Myself: Scooby Doo.) So look forward to the coming days to see if we can figure this out or if Angi ends up worrying so much that she has a stroke.
Other Stuff from Today's Show
Now, it's kind of ironic that Angi had this Daily Discussion Topic prepped for today with all that is going on but you know how this show is, we're always one step ahead of everyone else (and three steps behind in life.) So, Angi has a thing where she likes to go into celebrities' iTunes when they come in to get a feel for the music they like. This ahead of the trend action came up recently in a Bon Jovi interview where he revealed some of the songs on his playlist and what they mean to him. For example, "Born to Run" by Bruce Springsteen is a song that changed his life. He wished he had written "Boys of Summer" by Don Henley. As for a song to be played at a party, he went with a vanity choice of "Livin' on a Prayer" for a song to be played at a party and there was an agreement in the studio that people go nuts when they hear it anywhere. It was his funeral song that became our absolute focus as he chose "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham which was ironic using wake me up, when I'm dead. That led to our question for the roadies, what is your funeral song? Marris' song was not in the system so he opted for "In the End" by Linkin Park because it combines keeping his memory alive while also jamming out. Angi, as stated plenty of times, wants a celebration of life and not a funeral. As we all know, they burn witches at the stake so cremation is her way to go out. Plus, this lets everyone remember her as young and hot and not the sagging old mess that she is now. As for her memorial song, it will be "Purple Rain" by Prince and when it's played, she wants every man around the world to don a black armband for a month and they need to wander the city and mourn. This goes for mascots as well, all of them. As for my pick, I want "Growing Sideways' by Noah Kahan because it feels fitting. With our playlist firmly cemented, we went to the Request Line to get some roadie addons. Aaron picked "We Are the Champions" by Queen because he wants to go out on a high note. Mike had a perfect pairing by Alice in Chains by using "Man in the Box" at his wake and "Down in a Hole" at the funeral. Karalee wants "Stranglehold" by Ted Nugent. Carrie's mom wanted "Grenade" by Bruno Mars played for her and it may have had something to do with animosity toward her husband. Nick is literally going out in style by using "Going Out in Style" by the Dropkick Murphys as he feels it's a celebration of life. Zack chose "Where Eagles Fly" by Sammy Hagar because it was his dad who passed away several years ago favorite song and it felt they would be together in the sky in the afterlife. Marty chose a sad yet positive song in "Remember We Die" by Gemini Syndrome. If you are looking for more roadie thoughts or have your own, hit up our Facebook group (Angi Taylor Show) and drop us a comment.
Moving away from death and onto money, which tends to be the leading cause of death sometimes (people stressing over it, not having enough, etc.) We didn't even need to reach delusional portions for this cash introduction as we started with a question. If Marris was to drop something in a urinal, would he fish it out? If it was a phone, definitely. Even with all the piss on it, he would throw it in rice and let it get soaked out while he lysoled everything. Angi's question had to do with a penny though, a singular penny. Marris said no way but if it was paper money then totally (sounds right to me.) A poll was conducted about a target practice penny and 62 men (13%) said they would take it. Marris was rightfully disgusted and wondered why anyone would consider it. Outside of it being like a penny collector or the penny being a special edition one that was worth $100, they belong in the trash. Dude's polled said they would take paper money even though that is gross which led to Marris revealing he will sometimes put paper money in his mouth!!! (BRB crying, screaming, throwing up) The point is that if you see free money, you take it if it is worthwhile even if Angi is against it. Since we have to always end off the rails, Angi wondered what men do in the bathroom. She saw fellow iHeart employee and KISS.FM guy Jason Brown go in with Marris and wondered if Jason Brown had taken a peek at Marris' meat monster. She's betting he has and Marris, well, Marris needs to consider this thought now.
Finally, if you have trouble getting dressed in the morning, perhaps you should consider the Tiktok "Sandwich Method." This means that you match the shoes to your shirt and the pants can be whatever as they are the meat. When Marris dresses, it's usually the hat first and then it trickles down. Sometimes he will match shirt to hat and not care from there. Angi does the shirt first and then matches the shoes to it. Basically, if it works, just go with it. On the flip, you can also match jeans to your hat and make the shirt the meat. See, Angi is a fashionista so everything must be perfect in her presence or you'll get the chop. You seek to create balance and not be too matchy matchy. Angi then gave the business to anyone who mixes labels like ADIDAS track pants and a Nike shirt. We came to hear that Marris does that sometimes and if she saw him with ADIDAS and Puma together, she would send the fashion police after him (I think those are the Queer Eye people.)
Request Wars 3.5
Theme: Rock and Metal Songs with a Billion Streams
Current Champion: Angi (2x)
Angi's Song Choice: “Chop Suey" System of a Down
Marris' Song Choice: "Seven Nation Army" by The White Stripes
Winner: Angi
10 O' Clock Toast:
Toastee: Perry Farrell
Marris and Angi had a covid date (they don't have it, they just watched the same documentary at their own houses at the same time,) watching Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza on Paramount Plus last night. It showcases Chicago well, has tons of bands Rock 95.5 plays and has a great story of how Rick Rubin once tried to buy the tour for a million dollars.
Show Quotes and Tidbits:
"If there's a perfectly clean penny on a table, I'm not taking it." - Angi "Angi Taylor Money" Taylor