The Rick Gilmour Show

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The Rick Gilmour Show

Rick Gilmour was a Cleveland Radio personality, either as a caller or as a host. He started off his radio presence as a caller into wcsb (Cleveland State University) radio shows during the 80s to mid 90s. He was never actually a student or alumni of CSU, but he was on air so often, everyone thought he was. If he wasn't calling in, he was invited in studio as a guest. He hosted brokered radio shown on WERE in the mid 90's. He was booted off the air at WERE when he read Alan Ginsberg's "Howl" after a listener complained. Nothing wrong or illegal occurred seeing as it was during safe harbor hours, but it was too much for management to deal with. In 1997 he was hired by WTAM to replace Morton Downey Jr's failed radio show. He kept the WTAM slot until 2004 and gained a national audience. He basically was pushed out the door at WTAM by a reduction in hours, it seems management did not like his opinion of the US involvement in Iraq. A failed marriage and loss of his producer, Gary Schwar

  1. 96

    Fahrenheit 911 and Champ Car Grand Prix

    Michael Moore’s documentary Fahrenheit 911 is released and Rick talks about it. Rick states he is not a big fan of Michael Moore, but thinks people should have the right to question the government and question the war. The question is asked is the movie and it’s intention pure anti Bush propaganda or is it... Read More

  2. 95

    A sober Rick Calls into Dricore

    A sober Rick Calls into The Dricore show that aired on wcsb. This was back in 2009 long after he left commercial radio. Rick talks about reading Allen Ginsbergs Howl and getting terminated. J . Edgar Hoover and his blackmail way of leadership is touched upon. Pigman (or the fake pigman) calls in. Rick talks... Read More

  3. 94

    Rick as a caller to Dricore on wcsb

    This excerpt is from 06-03-2009 when Rick calls into the Dricore show that aired on wcsb. Rick talks about an upcoming 30 year high school reunion and how he hated high school. Also discussed is his recent birthday party and blogs. Once again Gilly is not running the show, he is just a caller and... Read More

  4. 93

    Myspace and Dricore

    Rick is on the party line on Dricores radio show at wcsb. Myspace is discussed along with making friends online. Uncle Vic is mentioned. This show is edited from a 5-20-2009 Dricore show to include Gillys input.

  5. 92

    Gilly on Dricore @ WCSB 5-13-2009

    Rick calls into the Dricore show which aired on WCSB Cleveland State University radio. No money Mark joins the conversation. Cleveland’s John Demjanjuk is discussed. Some good crank callers call in to interrupt the show. Farrah Fawcett was on her death bed and they let her son out of jail to visit. Patrick Swayze was... Read More

  6. 91

    Christmas Carol and Gilly on Dricore radio

    Once again, another show where Rick is a caller and not a host. The beginning of the show is almost unbearable to listen to as Christmas Carol rambles on and Rick demonstrates his patience of a Biblical Job in dealing with Carols lunacy. Towards the end it gets funnier as Rick demonstrates his ability to... Read More

  7. 90

    Rick as a caller to Crap Radio at wcsb

    Rick calls into Crap Radio hosted by Keith Newman at WCSB. This is Rick as a caller, not a host contributing to a party line sort of talk show. Older men with younger women and welfare are discussed. Excerpt taken from 4-27-2009 Crap Radio Show which aired on wcsb.

  8. 89

    Combo of Rick Calling into Dricore and Ray Carr on WCSB

    This is 3 clips of Rick calling into the Dricore Show on wcsb. They are from Dricore’s shows that aired on 11-19-2008, 04-01-2009 and 04-22-2009. He only had brief calls and that is why they are combined. Rick appears to be somewhat intoxicated and Dricore does not have the patience to deal with him on... Read More

  9. 88

    Ray Carr and Gilly on WCSB

    This is edited down from the 6 hour original file of the Dricore show of 04-15-2009 and contains Rick “Gilly” Gilmour’s contribution. Dricore was no where to be found and Ray Carr hosted it along with Jorge (maybe George) Rodriguez. The name is too common for me to identify, but interesting none the less. In... Read More

  10. 87

    Dricore and Rick VT shooting and Christmas Carol

    Rick calls into Dricore’s wcsb show from 04-18-2007. They discuss Seung-Hui Cho, the Virginia Tech shooter. Christmas Carol calls in and it is apparent that Rick does not want to deal with her at all and starts letting her have it. Rick has some good insights on the downside of radio and how callers don’t... Read More

  11. 86

    Gilly on Dricore The Hunter S. Thompson clip

    This is a clip from Dricores show (04-04-2007) on wcsb. Rick and Dricore discuss Hunter S. Thompson. Gilly relays a story of how him and Hunter shared something in common.

  12. 85

    Oldsmobile ending production and the Iraq war

    Rick talks about Oldsmobile ceasing production and holding an Oldsmobile Cruise in at Bob’s Big Boy at West 130 and Brookpark Rd. He also talks about the Iraq war.

  13. 84

    The Ghost of Amy Mihaljevic and open carry

    A quick mention is brought up regarding a section of the Cleveland Metro Park (Rocky River Reservation) and the sensation of an eerie feeling some people get when near it. These people think that Amy Mihaljevic was brought there and killed. Open carry and CCW laws are discussed. I included a link to a book... Read More

  14. 83

    Stella The Dog

    Rick Talks about his experience with his dog who has just died. Rick quotes George Carlin more than once by saying “life is a series of dogs”. His advice is that the best way to make a species not endangered is to put them on a plate. Notable Callers: Scary Ellen millions of dead chickenheads

  15. 82

    Ghosts and Open Carry

    Rick talks about the new concealed carry gun law in Ohio. The question is asked and answered of “is it ok to wear an empty shoulder holster into an business”? A caller calls in and brings up an eerie feeling he gets when he passes an area where Amy Mihaljevic was allegedly brought to after... Read More

  16. 81

    Free Form Politics

    Rick Goes into all sorts of political rants in this episode. Basically he finds fault wish all of them, Bush, Taft, Voinovich, Kerry, and Kucinich. Rick ends the show with “The Motorcade Sped On” which was sort of appropriate seeing as he touched on the JFK assassination.

  17. 80

    Bill Randle

    Rick and callers tell stories about Bill Randle, a Cleveland disk jockey. Bill “Smoochie” Gordon calls in with some interesting insights. References

  18. 79

    Star Spangled Banner

    Rick opens up the phone lines for callers to call in and sing the Star Spangled Banner.

  19. 78

    Divorce,Cars,Ebay and Reagan Dies

    Rick talks about a GTO he bought for $100.00 back in 77 the day before the blizzard. Rick tells a quick story about Ron Sweed (The Ghoul) who was a guest at his wedding. Ken Dixon of Cleveland Live Music calls in and gives rick some ebay tips. The show ends with the announcement that... Read More

  20. 77

    Birthday & Stella the Dog and Memorial Day

    It’s Ricks 43rd birthday and he begins telling the story of Stella the dog, a German Shepherd/Terrier mix. Ricks bumper music, One Headlight by the Wallflowers may be getting old and he is thinking he may need to change it. The sport of participating in a Putt-Putt league is discussed. Useless Celebrities are discussed and... Read More

  21. 76

    General Motors Shuts Down Oldsmobile

    Rick Talks about GM shutting down the Oldsmobile line and cars in general.

  22. 75

    Best Show Ever? Triv and Gilly

    Rick stars of with news and a story involving NBC Sports chairman Dick Ebersol and the crash of his plane in Montrose, Colorado. Rick blasts Pat Robertson and the 700 Club for a bit. Rick quickly mentions about the House of Blues opening up in Cleveland. Ken Dixon from Cleveland Live Music calls in and... Read More

  23. 74

    Food Poisoning and Richard Clarke

    Rick tells a story about going to a bars grand opening and getting food poisoning from peppers and sausage. We learn the danger zone for food is between 40 and 140 degrees. Richard Clarke, a national security expert had just published a book critical of 911 and the Bush administration. Rick discusses a meet the... Read More

  24. 73

    Ralph Nader 3rd Party Candidate

    The discussion of Ralph Nader running as an independent for president and how it would disrupt the two party system, and not in a good way. It then spills into why are we in Iraq? Rick asks the question, what would this country become if gas went up to $2.50 a gallon? Rick discusses the... Read More

  25. 72

    Choose the Bumper Music

    One Headlight (wallflowers), Hey Yea (outkast), Marquue Moon (television) are some suggestions. Ken Dixon calls in with some suggestions and reads lyrics from Whitey on the Moon by Gil Scott-Heron. Arthur Noske is mentioned. Notable Callers: Scary Ellen Millions of Dead Chickenheads

  26. 71

    Saddam Hussein Captured

    Rick talks about Saddam Hussein’s capture

  27. 70

    Cleveland Redevelopment Casino and Police and Fire Layoffs

    Rick talks about how Cleveland is a dead city and that it has nothing to do for its residents. Domed stadium, balance budget, convention center and how the leaders of C town are corrupt. Dennis Kucinich is searching for a wife? Rick claimed the best muscle cars came from 1969-1970. Callers call in and talk... Read More

  28. 69

    The Sharpest Mind in Cleveland

    A big grab bag of goodies in this episode. Rick explains on how to deal with mice in your house. Then he talks about conspiracies involving the jFK assassination and Flight 800 near Queens. He then talks about what kind of parent would allow their 10 year old child to go over to the Neverland... Read More

  29. 68

    Lakewood Election Issue 47

    Rick talks about issue 47 on election night in Lakewood Ohio. Basically issue 47 wanted to empower the local government to use eminent domain to take peoples houses and property so a shopping district could be created. Callers call in and voice their opinions. Spoiler Alert: it fails.

  30. 67

    Driving in Cleveland and Open Lines

    Rick talks about Cleveland drivers and callers call in voicing their opinions. Triv calls in at the end.

  31. 66

    Mike Trivisonno on CLE and the Middle East

    Rick talks about how blighted the flats are. Trivisonno calls in and they discuss why Downtown Cleveland is a ghost town and a joke. The war in the middle east is brought up.

  32. 65

    Rush Limbaugh Oxycontin and Big Game Hunters

    Rick talks about Rush Limbaugh coming out and admitting to being addicted to pain pills. He then discusses a Cleveland Scene Magazine article written by Sarah Fenske called Big Game Hunters. A caller calls and mentions the incident where Warren Sapp called the NFL a bunch of slave masters.

  33. 64

    Frustration With George W. Bush and Interview with Dick Feagler

    Rick talks about his disappointment for voting for George W. but comes to the conclusion it wouldn’t have mattered because the 2 party system is basically a 1 party system. The second half of the show is filled with Dick Feagler calling in and discussing the war in Iraq.

  34. 63

    Clear Channel Takeover

    Rick talks about commercial radio in general, and strategy. He mentions how you can find the exact same radio format in multiple cities. He also takes on calls regarding Iraq and Afghanistan. He goes over the rules for driving in Cleveland. He ends with reading a new state mottos list.

  35. 62

    The Man in Black aka Johnny Cash

    A tribute show to Johnny Cash who had just passed away. Callers call in with their memories and Rick throws some facts about the man and his music at you.

  36. 61

    Jobs in America, Chuck Bronsons Death and Sokolowski’s Inn

    Rick takes a call about an exploding car battery. The death of Charles Bronson is discussed and some of the movies he acted in. Sokolowski’s University Inn is brought up. Scary Ellen, “Mary Ellen” from wcsb’s millions of dead chicken heads calls in with some movie discussion. A Good Charlotte reference goes awry. Dick Feagler... Read More

  37. 60

    The Blackout of 2003, Holcomb, Couch and Mayo vs. Miracle Whip

    In this show Rick goes into the blackout of 2003, and what havoc it caused to the contents of his refrigerator. The controversy between a crying Tim Couch and a less than capable Kelly Holcomb is discussed. Rick then asks the big question, Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip?

  38. 59

    Kobe, Marriage, Divorce and Cheating

    Rick discusses the Kobe Bryant infidelity situation. Rick then goes into a bit of his personal life and lets us know what happened in his brief marriage and why he ended up filing for divorce. This show brings up some good questions about marriage, cheating, reconciliation, divorce and the difference between men and women regarding... Read More

  39. 58

    Smoker Rights and the War on Terror

    A quick mention about the mile high club starts off the show. Rick talks about smoker rights and the problem with governmental control. He then discusses the Iraq war and callers weigh in. He sums up war by saying “someone wins, someone loses and someone profits”. A caller calls in and brings up the Kobe... Read More

  40. 57

    Brainstorming for a Car Show

    Really no theme or topic for this show. Rick is thinking about putting together a car show that would benefit members of the Military. He is just seeing if it would have enough interest based on feedback from callers.

  41. 56

    Smokers Rights Rally

    Rick does a live broadcast from Combinations bar at 6200 Brookpark Rd. Combinations is long gone and the Pearl Brook shopping plaza where it stood has been demolished since then and replaced by a Sheetz gas station. This broadcast seems quite different than a normal Gilly show, Rick is working and leading a crowd, more... Read More

  42. 55

    Smoking Ban and Fathers Day at Cedar Point

    Rick talks about the attempt to ban smoking in bars and restaurants and the possibility to hold a rally to support smokers rights. Callers call in and give their opinion. Norman Ezzie (Stormin Norm) of “WE the People” calls in. The irony of gay day and fathers day on the same day at Cedar Point.

  43. 54

    Hillary Clinton and Her Marriage to Bubba

    Rick must have had a time machine because he brings up concerns about Hillary way back in 2003. His opinion was Hillary was only tolerating the Monica Lewinsky scandal because she was interested in running for president in the future. Rick also discussed the losing proposition on who to choose, Hillary Clinton or Dennis Kucinich.... Read More

  44. 53

    Free Times Magazine

    David Eden, editor of Free Times magazine talks with Rick and discusses its presence in Cleveland. Racial profiling by police is brought up. The topic of a black kid getting elected as student council president in the Mentor exempted school district is brought up and how the school district is trying to deal with it.

  45. 52

    Mini Cooper, Police Tattoo, Car Shows and June Carter Cash

    Deaths come in 3, June Carter Cash and Robert Stack recently passed and Rick asks who will be number 3. Cleveland International Tattoo is discussed. Car shows and cruse-ins are explained. References Cleveland International Tattoo

  46. 51

    CWRU Shooter

    Rick talks about the Case Western Reserve University shooter, Biswanath Halder. He also mentions Frank Spisak, Cleveland State University Shooter. Rick goes on a rant about how useless Jane Campbell is as Mayor of Cleveland. He then briefly talks about how horrible the television coverage was of the shooting and how Denise Dufala turned it... Read More

  47. 50

    Triv Calls In – Iraq War 4-3-2003

    Mike Trivisonno calls into Ricks show and they debate why we are in the Iraq war. Recorded on 4-3-2003.

  48. 49

    Homeland Security Warning

    Rick goes on about homeland security. Some Dennis Kucinich bashing goes on.

  49. 48

    Skip Lazzaro and the Iraq conflict

    Attorney and part time judge Skip Lazzaro joins Rick in studio. Callers call in and ask general legal questions for Skip to field. Problems with Iraq are discussed. Ricks bumper music is discussed with his board operator Nate.

  50. 47

    Tom Harkness – Corvair & urban legends

    Rick is joined in studio by Tom Harkness, a political analyst. A bunch of topics are discussed, things like legalized gambling in Ohio, urban legends, the border crisis, the Chevrolet Corvair and Henry Ford. References Corvair

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Rick Gilmour was a Cleveland Radio personality, either as a caller or as a host. He started off his radio presence as a caller into wcsb (Cleveland State University) radio shows during the 80s to mid 90s. He was never actually a student or alumni of CSU, but he was on air so often, everyone thought he was. If he wasn't calling in, he was invited in studio as a guest. He hosted brokered radio shown on WERE in the mid 90's. He was booted off the air at WERE when he read Alan Ginsberg's "Howl" after a listener complained. Nothing wrong or illegal occurred seeing as it was during safe harbor hours, but it was too much for management to deal with. In 1997 he was hired by WTAM to replace Morton Downey Jr's failed radio show. He kept the WTAM slot until 2004 and gained a national audience. He basically was pushed out the door at WTAM by a reduction in hours, it seems management did not like his opinion of the US involvement in Iraq. A failed marriage and loss of his producer, Gary Schwar

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