Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge

Summary

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The Rod Ryan Show: Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge

Date: July 30, 2026
Station: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM, Houston)
Episode Theme: Listener Champions Face Off in a Battle of Wits

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Episode Overview

This episode features the popular "Fresh Outta Bed Head to Head Challenge," a game-show segment where highly accomplished listeners Kenny "the Cashman" and Corey "the Goat Hunter" compete in a battle of fast-twitch trivia. Both previous champions and Hall of Famers, the match-up is friendly but competitive, as they vie for the coveted Rod Ryan Show T-shirt. Listeners experience classic Rod Ryan banter, quick-witted exchanges, and tense trivia showdowns — showcasing the fun, community spirit of The Buzz's morning show.

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Key Discussion Points & Segment Breakdown

1. Introducing the Competitors

[00:45 – 01:45]

• Rod Ryan enthusiastically sets the stage, reminding listeners of the stakes and lauding both participants’ histories in the game.
• Kenny "the Cashman": Eight-time Hall of Famer, one-time world champion.
• Corey "the Goat Hunter": Ten-time Hall of Famer, two-time world champion, tongue-in-cheek “fastest back-to-back champion” comment.
  • Memorable moment: Rod and Corey joke about title records and friendly rivalry.
  • Quote:

    “I knew he wouldn’t disappoint, Corey the goat hunter.” — Rod Ryan [01:22]

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2. Warm-up Banter & Stakes

[01:45 – 02:13]

• Friendly jabs about previous matches and near-misses.
• Prize: Rod Ryan Show T-shirt (neither contestant owns one yet).

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3. Gameplay Instructions

[02:13 – 02:34]

• Rod clarifies game mechanics:
  • No buzzers — contestants shout their name to answer.
  • Polite sportsmanship:

    “Good luck, Kenny.”
    “Good luck, Corey.” — Both contestants [02:31]

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4. Question 1: British Rock Band Named After a Bug

[02:34 – 03:02]

• Question: “Which famous British rock band is named after a bug?”
• Corey answers: “Beatles” — Correct.
• Rod jokes about possible other answers (Adam and the Ants, Bee Gees).
  • Quote:

    “Yeah, the Beatles is the correct answer.” — Rod Ryan [02:48]

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5. Question 2: Opposite of “Open”

[03:02 – 03:34]

• Question: “What is the opposite of open?”
• Kenny answers: “Closed” — Correct.
  • Quote:

    “Closed is the correct answer. Would have also… shut? Yeah. But he beat you, clearly. Like there was no question.” — Rod Ryan [03:34]

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6. Question 3: What Type of Animal Is Remy in Ratatouille?

[04:03]

• Question: “What type of animal is Remy in Ratatouille?”
• They joke about kids watching the movie at home.
• Answer: Rat — Correct.
  • Rod quips on the pronunciation “Ratatoire.”

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7. Question 4: Name a Primary Color

[04:54 – 05:29]

• Question: “Name one of the three main primary colors.”
• Corey (incorrectly) answers: “Green.”
• Kenny gets a free attempt: “Blue, Red, Blue and yellow.” — Correct.
  • Confusion about the question, with banter over guessing, and Corey’s logic (“I was thinking of a stoplight”).
  • Quote:

    “You’re gonna be so mad.” — Rod Ryan [05:11]
    “I am.” — Corey [05:14]

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8. Off-the-Rails Moments & Joking About Question Phrasing

[05:30 – 06:14]

• Rod asks about three blind mice, three amigos, etc.
• Corey jokes about giving up; they both call the game dumb in a loving way.
  • Quotes:

    “This is such a dumb game.” — Corey [06:02]
    “I agree. Good job, Kenny. That was fun.” — Corey [06:05]

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9. Wrap-up and Rivalry Banter

[06:21 – 06:41]

• Acknowledgment of ongoing rivalry:
  • Two world champions, “back to back.”
  • Rod: “I don’t think they’re gonna make it easy on you, but wow.”
  • Corey: “Let’s keep it going.”

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Notable Quotes

• On Competition & Legacy:

  “Eight time hall of famer and a one time world champion, Kenny the Cashman… Ten time hall of Famer, two time world champion, Corey the goat hunter.”
  — Rod Ryan [00:45–01:24]

• On Game Simplicity:

  “This is such a dumb game.”
  — Corey [06:02]
  “What a dumb game. All right, Corey. Goodbye.”
  — Rod Ryan [06:21]

• On Lost Opportunity:

  “You’re gonna be so mad.”
  — Rod Ryan [05:11]
  “I am.”
  — Corey [05:14]

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Episode Flow & Tone

The tone is playful and irreverent — Rod Ryan’s hosting keeps things lively, with quick pacing, inside jokes, and laughter over flubbed questions. Both contestants are seasoned pros but remain humble and sportingly self-deprecating, turning even wrong answers into running gags. The chemistry among host and players makes the trivia contest engaging for repeat listeners and casual fans alike.

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Key Timestamps

• [00:45] — Start of Fresh Outta Bed Challenge / Contestant Intros
• [01:45] — Banter about game history & prize explained
• [02:13] — How the game works / sportsmanship
• [02:34] — Question 1: Beatles
• [03:02] — Question 2: Closed
• [04:03] — Question 3: Rat (Ratatouille)
• [04:54] — Question 4: Primary Color fail (Green)
• [05:30] — Lighthearted banter / game goes off-script
• [06:36] — Friendly wrap-up

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For fans of morning show energy, quick-fire trivia, and listener community, this episode delivers a fast and fun segment with plenty of classic Buzz banter.

Transcript

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And now it's time for the Fresh out of bed, Head to Head challenge. Listeners to your corners. Eight time hall of famer and a one time world champion, Kenny the Cashman. Good morning.

[Corey]

Good morning family.

[Rod Ryan]

How are you?

[Corey]

Oh, I'm doing good.

[Rod Ryan]

Okay, for now, what is about to happen? Joining us on the program, Good morning, Rod Ryan show.

[Corey]

Good morning everybody.

[Rod Ryan]

I knew he wouldn't disappoint Corey the goat hunter.

[Tammy Racing]

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[Rod Ryan]

10 time hall of Famer, two time world champion, and I think his email signature says something about the fastest back to back two time champion. Is that true?

[Corey]

Second Todd is the fastest.

[Rod Ryan]

Oh, geez. Okay, Todd. Todd gets into some rarefied air. Okay, well, here you go. Well, pretty good game. Pretty good game. Corey, when was the last time you played?

[Corey]

A couple months ago. I was at the airport. It was a really bad idea.

[Rod Ryan]

And you've got all kinds of history with Kenny. I know that.

[Corey]

Yeah. Actually my last game was against Todd. He beat me. So thanks for doing that, Kenny.

[Rod Ryan]

I can let these guys talk all day, but I won't. So what are they playing for? Well, we have a Rod Ryan show

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[Rod Ryan]

do have to pick a winner. Well, neither one of these guys have a Rod Ryan show shirt, so that's good. Finally get you guys looking sharp. Okay, much like I asked yesterday, please listen carefully here in the studio.

[Ryan Seacrest]

Corey.

[Rod Ryan]

Don't have buzzers. Corey. Kenny. Kenny. Corey. Okay, okay.

[Corey]

Good luck, Kenny. Good luck, Cory.

[Rod Ryan]

Shout out your name when you think you know the answer. Which famous British rock band is named after a bug? Kenny?

[Corey]

Beatles.

[Rod Ryan]

Yeah, the Beatles is the correct Answer. Which famous British rock band named after a bug or insect? We would have accepted Adam and I probably would have slid on Bee Gees.

[Corey]

Okay.

[Rod Ryan]

B G's. Oh, get it. Bees. Yeah, I know they're Australian, but they were raised in England. They were raised in Colony. All right. Beatles was the correct answer. And that's Kenny on the board. Next question. Shout out your name when you think you know the answer. What is the opposite of open or Kenny? Oh, that's a 10 time hall of famer. Timing that out. What's the answer?

[Corey]

Closed.

[Rod Ryan]

Closed is the correct answer. Would have also. Was it close? Shut. Yeah. Yeah. But he beat you. He beat you, clearly. Yeah. Like there was no question. It was that kind of close. No question. Close. Cory's on the board. Little of that old Kenny. He's still in there. No, I'm just trying to get the.

[Corey]

The timing down, that's all.

[Rod Ryan]

Listen, dude, there's still. There's still blood flowing through your veins. It's good.

[Corey]

No complaining.

[Rod Ryan]

I was just getting the timing done. Here we go. Next question for the win. Now, what type of animal is Remy in? Remy? Ty. Yeah, Ty. What type of animal is Remy in? Ratatouille. Alex, you guys getting into that yet? Ratatouille is great, huh? That's my go to. It's a rat. Ratatouille. Ratatoire. Next question. Kenny. Corey. Name one of the three.

[Tammy Racing]

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[Rod Ryan]

Okay, go for it, Corey. Need an answer in three.

[Corey]

Let's go with green.

[Rod Ryan]

Not bad. You're gonna be so mad.

[Corey]

I am.

[Rod Ryan]

Kenny gets a free one.

[Corey]

I didn't even hear the answer.

[Rod Ryan]

He said. He said green.

[Corey]

He said green.

[Rod Ryan]

That was incorrect. Kenny, name one of the three main primary colors.

[Corey]

So close.

[Rod Ryan]

Blue, Red, Blue and yellow.

[Corey]

I would have said mir. I would have said M. The nina. The pink town. I mean, had you even guessed color? That's crazy. Stooges.

[Rod Ryan]

Name one of the three. Name one of the three. Blind mice. The first one. Blind mice.

[Corey]

The third one.

[Rod Ryan]

I don't know. Amigos. Three amigos.

[Corey]

This is such a dumb game.

[Rod Ryan]

This is such a dumb game.

[Corey]

I agree. Good job, Kenny. That was fun.

[Rod Ryan]

What was green? What was green? One of the three colors on the Mexican flag.

[Corey]

I was thinking of a stoplight. Okay, one of the.

[Rod Ryan]

All right, I agree. What a dumb game. All right, Cory. Goodbye. All right, Kenny. Kenny, do you get the feeling this isn't going to be easy for you?

[Corey]

No. I mean, two world, two champions. Two. Two time champions. Back to back. Let's keep it going.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah. I don't think they're gonna make it easy on you, but wow.

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