The Wacky Week Podcast

This was the last Wacky Week podcast I did before putting these on hold when I took the morning gig at KRKO. Only so many hours in the day. And a chat with my ex....broadcast partner....Bruce Murdock. After 15 years off the air, I needed some guidance.

A special announcement, some clips from 1988 and our KLSY Dream Vacation giveaways, and the Tim J. Hunter explanation.

Turning on the Wacky Week Wandering Microphone, for a chat with Bill and Chris Hicks.

A collection of bits from the year 2000, including topics of camping, computer games, election messages and more.

Talking about radio marathons, including the ski boat marathon at the Seattle Boat show, a call to the Michael Jackson hotline, a sports broadcast that was oversold.....and something that's "very nice."

With help from the Wacky Week Wandering Microphone, I'm reconnecting with my old KOMO radio news buddy, Stan Orchard.

An episode of Gardening with Frisco, an interview with LeAnn Rimes and the time Bruce Murdock fell into Tom Cruise.

Ballard Seafoodfest and Viking Days at the National Nordic Museum, including coverage of the annual Lutefisk Eating Championships.

A couple of the fun folks I've gotten to know over the years. Fred Bugg, our resident impressionist, who lives in Florida these days....and a couple of Bothell besties, Bothell High teacher Shelly Crump and Police Chief Mark Ericks.

Introducing you to a couple of the fun folks I've gotten to know over the years. Enjoyed a visit with ventriloquist Mark Merchant and his wife, Cindy. And a report from Bothell, prior to the big 4th of July Parade.

From the KLSY days, our chats with two of the stars of "24."

Back to the days of KCMU, a student operated radio station at the University of Washington, including some of the bits from my daily comedy series, "Tim Hunter's Return to Normalcy."

Some of my adventures at my first professional radio job, at KQOT, Yakima.

Firing up the Wacky Week Wandering Microphone again to chat with Joe Doyle, comedian, actor and a guy with plenty of stories to tell.

From my KLSY days, some Waterbeds Unlimited commercials, an actual radio commercial when KLSY was hiring a new receptionist, and other silliness I won't admit I was part of.

Dragging you into my involvement with the Ballard celebrating of "Syttende Mai", the 17th of May. Captain Dale Peterson shares details of the tradition and the Royal Couple that the Norwegian Commercial Club invited to be part of the festivities.

A chat with our British pal Linda Botts, formerly the official "Voice of Britain" of KLSY's Murdock & Hunter. So, what does she think about the upcoming royal wedding?

A medley of clips from my early days at KLSY, from the days of the Bhagwan, including some seriously dated commercials

The grand opening of the brand-new National Nordic Museum and an interview with Marianne Forsbad, Jan Colbrese and the museum's director, Eric Nelson.

Sharing some of my Bothell connections, including the re-opening of Main Street.

A friend of mine who is riding his bicycle across the U.S.A. and a celebrity "Battle of the Sexes", including this one featuring contestants from the land of Oz.

The Wacky Week wandering microphone connects us with the former mid-day guy, Dave Scott. Back from the "Classy" days...

Husky Football coach Rick Neuheisel, Bill Swarts, the Sonics' Ray Allen and the Dana Dearden & D.K. Erickson era of KLSY. Oh, I mean, Mix 92-5 and the announcement of "Fanfest!"

A collection of odds & ends, including my son Tyson's 18th birthday, some KING radio jingles, and some Mix 92 jingles that we thought were a good idea.

Some KLSY "Jingle Shouts"....celebrity prize presenters....and other radio weirdness.

Stan Boreson and Larry recording promo's for Ballard Seafoodfest and a behind-the-scenes listen to Larry and Bob "voice of the Huskies" Rondeau, recording one of their "Special Times" segments, bloopers and all. Yes, that friend was none other than Ken Schram.

A St. Patrick's Day episode and some Irish nuggets, including a chat with new Seahawks quarterback, Dan McGuire. Also, a "Battle of the Sexes" and actual sound of St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland.

It claims episode 151, but it's actually number 152. Here's a great chat with Brian Krinbring. I just had to introduce you to this character.

From the days of the Murdock, Hunter & Alice Show, that time I put together our 25th anniversary show. Despite the fact we had actually only been a team for 13 years.

Remembering Don Chapman from KOMO radio, one of the great characters I got to know during my tenure there.

Some bits and pieces from my KLSY days, including a search for Murdock calls, a chunk of me hosting the first ever Crowne Awards, and Mariners radio announcer Rick Rizz.

A review of my radio career, an episode of Gardening with Frisco, a Mike Evans segment, and a medley of guest hosts that filled in for us.

An interview with Dave Barry, the Titanic song I turned into a disaster, a "How 'bout dem Hawks" song and the Weekly News in Reviews Blues.

Some KOMO radio moments, including an interview with Larry Nelson following his neck-breaking auto accident

Catching up with Kelly Marshall, best-selling author but previously an evening host at KLSY.

Back to my KCMU days, when I cut my radio teeth at the University of Washington and a comedy montage I put together for the locally produced comedy show, "Almost Live." I'm still waiting for the call.

Rummaging through some of the tapes under my house. Some old lost tracks from KLSY, including commercials and songs, plus my new robot vacuum.

I had forgotten all about this interview with Tom Treece, one of Larry Nelson's buddies from those golden KOMO radio days....

The Alana Baxter song, "All I want for Christmas is Booze", and Stan Boreson stops by KOMO radio for a little holiday cheer

More holiday cheer with the likes of Curt Moulton, a holiday Ray Ramsey intro and one of my early collaborations with local singer, Alana Baxter.

Diving into the holiday spirit, talking about my HO HO BROTHER cd's, my annual holiday collection...and a clip from a Norwegian Christmas dinner I emcee every year, Julebord.

Remembering the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle.

It's an Apple Cup week themed show, with clips from our Husky/Cougar madness days at both KOMO radio and KLSY

Rolling around in gratitude, some Thanksgiving bits from my college days, KQOT and KOMO.

Afternoons at KLSY with Alice Porter, including some promos I put together for KLSY'S radio bingo and an episode of "Confusing Theater."

A few musical treats including Alice Porter on the sax, one of the cooks from Terry Hall in my UW days, a singing promo, a Bellevue Square Halloween event and a performance by the KOMO Radio All Dawg Band.

More KOMO Husky Tailgate Party fun and the "James Gang" song, by Rainier Rey! Oh, and Efren Herrera!

Digging out some gems from my KOMO radio Husky Tailgate Parties and a couple of Halloween treats.

Going back to my college days and when I decided to major in communications. Some behind the scenes stuff about those days, so long, long ago....

Going back to the Doo-Wop days and the early days of KOMO radio's Larry Nelson