The Rod Ryan Show – Hour 2, March 3, 2026

Main Theme & Purpose

This hour of The Rod Ryan Show on Houston’s 94.5 The Buzz is packed with energy and covers a wide range of fun, local, and relatable content: big concert ticket giveaways, humorous rodeo talk, health awareness, coffee debates, trending news (local and national headlines), and updates from the music and entertainment world. The show’s lighthearted banter is interspersed with a genuine focus on encouraging listeners to take care of their health. The unique Rod Ryan tone balances irreverence and real information, keeping things both funny and useful for the audience.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ticket Giveaways & Rodeo Talk

• Concert/Special Event Giveaways:

  • Mo is giving away pairs of tickets to the Moon To Mars Festival at Space Center Houston, featuring both Wallflowers and 311 ([11:52], [13:26]).
  • Upcoming “Torture 10” segment at 8:20am for sold-out Creed tickets ([01:58], [21:42]).

• Houston Rodeo Experience:

  • Rod and Mo discuss their planned appearance at the rodeo, specifically the calf scramble. Mo explains it’s a high school FFA event where kids try to catch calves, drag them into a pen, and win them as a livestock project ([05:06]).
  • Rod jokes about being left in the dark about details, likening himself to a mushroom (“I’m like being left in the dark over here…just being fed when I need but just a little bit to stay alive.” – [03:08]).
  • Mo assures Rod it’s an honor, highlighting the exclusive opportunity to "walk on the dirt" at the rodeo ([07:15]).
  • Rod expresses nervousness about being around animals, leading to joking banter about “Monster Jam experience” and having the right boots/hat ([07:19]-[09:21]).
  • Armed Forces Appreciation Day will also be observed during the rodeo event ([06:53]).

2. Health Awareness: Men's Wellness Segment

• Physicals & Prostate Checks:
  • Rod talks candidly about annual physicals and the importance of prostate checks, encouraging men, especially those in their 40s and up, to get tested ([15:33]–[20:53]).
  • Shares humorous stories about his own experiences:
    • “When you get to be a guy that’s my age... your doctor has to put his finger in your butthole.” ([15:55])
  • Emphasizes that early detection is crucial and prostate cancer, if caught early, has a very high survival rate:
    • “One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer... if detected early, it is one of the most curable cancers.” ([16:03])
  • Tells the story of a listener whose dad got checked (and had early cancer detected) because of the show’s advocacy ([18:25]).
  • Sums it up with, “Don’t fear the finger,” referencing their past T-shirt campaign ([17:00]).

3. Trending & Headlines

• Local Trends:

  • Bruce Campbell (Evil Dead) announcement: Treatable but not curable cancer ([10:34]).
  • Lunar Eclipse in Houston: Missed by most due to heavy fog ([10:54]).
  • Election Day: Texas primary elections, polls open 7am–7pm; public reminders to bring ID and consult sample ballots ([11:18], [23:13]).
  • Discussion of confusing ballot wording and voting tips ([23:34]-[24:27]).

• News Updates:

  • Middle East Tensions: U.S. citizens in several countries advised to leave, updates on U.S.-Iran conflict, and friendly fire accident involving U.S. F-15s over Kuwait ([24:27]).
  • Streaming Service Merger: Paramount Sky Dance merging with Warner Bros Discovery (Paramount+ & HBO Max combine; ~200 million subscribers) ([26:50]–[27:46]).
  • Metallica at the Vegas Sphere: Ticket demand soars, more shows expected; details on fan club presale and the residency logistics ([02:15], [27:31]–[29:04]).

4. Coffee Poll & Listener Engagement

• Poll on Coffee Habits ([25:13]):
  • 28% of listeners report drinking no coffee.
  • 54% drink 1–2 cups per day.
  • Rod laments giving up coffee for Lent; Mo and Alex reveal their relatively light coffee habits ([25:17]–[26:20]).
  • Mo notes that 47% of coffee drinkers “go to bed excited” to wake up and drink coffee ([26:27]).

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rodeo Jokes/Banter:
  • “It’s like I’m a mushroom. Okay. I’m like being left in the dark over here. Just being fed when I need but just a little bit to stay alive.”
    — Rod Ryan ([03:08])
  • “Horses sense that I’m uncomfortable around them. Yeah. These little calves are probably acting up.”
    — Rod Ryan ([07:36])
• Men’s Health Humor:
  • “Don’t fear the finger. That was one of our kick ass T-shirts.”
    — Rod Ryan ([17:00])
  • “I couldn’t breathe for the two seconds he was in there. I didn’t know I’d breathe through my butthole.”
    — Rod Ryan ([17:13])

6. Fun/Friendly Listener Interactions

• Ticket Winner Reaction:
  • Lucas’s call after winning festival tickets:
    “Lucas, we’re sending you to the Moon to Mars festival… You’re going to see the Wallflowers on March 13 and 3:11 on March 14.”
    — Mo ([13:26])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Rodeo & Calf Scramble Explainer: [04:05] – [09:37]
• Men’s Health Prostate/Physical Talk: [15:04] – [20:53]
• Ticket Giveaway Call (Lucas wins): [12:47] – [13:50]
• Coffee Poll Discussion: [25:13] – [26:41]
• Streaming Services & Metallica Sphere Shows: [26:50] – [29:04]

Summary Table

| Segment | Time (MM:SS) | Main Topics/Highlights | |-------------------------------------------------|--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Show/Contest Previews & Rodeo Banter | 00:00–09:37 | Ticket giveaways, spring break, rodeo/calf scramble explainer, outfits for event, exclusivity of walking the dirt | | Trending Topics & News Headlines | 10:34–12:47 | Bruce Campbell, lunar eclipse, Election Day, reminders and voting tips | | Moon to Mars Ticket Giveaway, Listener Call | 12:47–14:11 | Festival/ticket excitement, Space Center Houston music events, winner Lucas | | Men’s Health & Prostate Awareness | 15:04–20:53 | Importance of doctor visits, humor around prostate checks, listener testimony | | Torture 10 Preview, Recap & News Wrap-up | 21:42–23:13 | Creed ticket contest tease, more rodeo mentions, news about early voting | | Coffee Poll & Daily Habits | 25:13–26:41 | Coffee consumption stats, hosts’ habits, audience engagement | | Entertainment/Streaming News & Metallica Update | 26:50–29:04 | Paramount/HBO Max merger, Metallica Sphere residency, ticket demand and presale info |

Closing Thoughts

Hour 2 of The Rod Ryan Show on March 3, 2026 is a blend of local flavor, music and event hype, authentic health talk, pop culture news, and signature show humor. Even as they make light of situations (from rodeo calves to prostate checks), the team is enthusiastic about sharing essential info and keeping the vibe inclusive and upbeat.