The Rod Ryan Show – Full Show

94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM), Houston's Rock and Alternative
Date: March 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This Tattoosday edition of The Rod Ryan Show packed in local news, pop culture chatter, games, concert giveaways, and a healthy dose of playful banter. The team—Rod Ryan (host), Mo, and Alex—discussed major headlines, hot topics, quirky fun facts, sports, upcoming concerts (including a big Blue October announcement), and listener interactions. Highlights included a deep-dive review of a Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary, the ever-popular “Hit the Post” game, musings on dress codes, and lively debates over fast food, movie ratings, and celebrity news—all delivered with the show’s signature irreverent, rapid-fire humor.

Key Segments, Discussions & Quotes

1. Show Kickoff & Announcements

• Rod kicks off the show on “Tattoosday” and “Taco Tuesday,” previewing the day’s games and giveaways:
  • “Wakey wakey, hands off those cupcakes…You guys get to play DJ on the show.” (00:34)
• Concert ticket teasers included Dirty Heads, Young the Giant, Godsmack’s “Hit the Post” contest, and a major concert announcement at 9:00am.

2. Houston Headlines & National News

(From ~03:53 & recapped throughout)

Iran-US “Peace Talks” Drama – Oil Market Volatility

• Alex details:
  • “President Trump said yesterday that the U.S. and Iran have reached ‘major points of agreement’ … Iran [calls it] ‘fake news’... The markets went crazy, oil prices down 10%, stock market up…” (04:05, 30:44, 58:33)

Port Arthur Valero Explosion

• “An explosion occurred at a Valero facility in Port Arthur around 6:30 last night...still monitoring the air quality, and residents were advised to shelter in place.” (04:52, 45:33)

Travel Woes – TSA Delays

• “Bush Airport absentee rates among TSA are the highest in the country—stay glued to fly2houston.com for four-hour wait warnings.” (31:10, 111:22)

Dress Codes & Rodeo Fashion

• Debate over recent dress codes at Houston Rodeo and a viral case of a woman denied club entry in Vegas:
  • “They were all on the same page: let’s go test this dress code... I saw some stuff that was pretty revealing…” (69:04)
  • “I'm just wondering—did anyone actually get turned away? I feel like we’d have seen video if so.” (72:28)

3. Pop Culture, Movies, and Viral Stories

Adult Easter Baskets

• Mo: “66% of adults say they ‘deserve’ an Easter basket as much as kids. ‘Deserve’ just ticked me off.” (05:32)
• Alex’s indignation: “And you don’t deserve an Easter basket, you piece of crap.” (05:57)

Movie Ratings Demystified

• How many “thrusts” separate an R vs. NC-17 rating in “American Pie”?
  • Alex: “Two thrusts = R rating. Three = NC-17.” (06:39, 61:37)

Celebrity News

• Kelly Osbourne and Slipknot’s Sid Wilson reportedly pause their engagement.
• Alex: “We’re cheering for everyone involved. Those are Houston's headlines.” (07:32, 62:44)

Moana, Bill Cosby, and Social Media Trends

• Moana live-action trailer (with The Rock) drops; excitement and skepticism abound.
• Bill Cosby ordered to pay $59.25 million in liability case:
  • “What a POS. That guy.” (74:36, 96:58)
• Hannah Montana’s 20th Anniversary special trending.

4. Games & Listener Interaction

Fresh Out of Bed, Head to Head Challenge

(~14:11, 15:26, 17:48, 18:27, 33:09)

• Winner: Eddie becomes two-day champion after a close round with Hall of Famer Keith.
  • "Eddie is for real. Clearly. I never doubted him." – Mo (16:17)
• Quote: “You were one word away… Oh well, I'll try again in 30 days.” – Keith (18:27)

“Hit the Post” (Radio DJ Game) [Featured at 76:13 onward]

• Mo demos how it’s done; listeners Chris (Chris P. Bacon), Mike (Motorcycle Mike), and Anna Montana compete.
• Judges debate hitting the post vs. best on-air energy:
  • “If you go past it, I'm not putting you as my winner.” – Alex (79:03)
  • Winner: Chris P. (Chris P. Bacon)
    • “He also was one of the two that nailed it perfectly.” – Alex (89:03)

Fun Fact Flashback

• Vanna White has never repeated an outfit on Wheel of Fortune since 1982.
• Mo: “I wore this T shirt yesterday... John, you're the winner.” (29:03)

5. Concert Announcements & Ticketing

• 311 & Dirty Heads: Announced for August 23 at the Woodlands Pavilion.
• Blue October “Blue Christmas Shows”: Major reveal; two nights, Dec. 18 and 19 at 713 Music Hall, celebrating 20 years of Foiled.
  • Justin Furstenfeld (Blue October) set to join the studio on Thursday.
  • “I had a crazy idea: what if he played Read My Lips on Thursday against one of you guys?” – Mo (101:17)

Giveaway Winners and Listener Calls

• Notable Quote (To Blue October ticket winner):
  • “That's what I expect everyone to say. Sometimes I'm blown away when people will win from us and they'll say it's their first time seeing Blue October.” – Mo (104:37)

6. Sports Update

• Rockets lose to Bulls 132-124.
• Astros face Sugar Land Space Cowboys in an exhibition before the regular season (Opening Day Thursday vs. Angels).
• Alex: “Rockets, 43 win team, lost to a 25 win team... They were blown out.” (07:48, 97:25)

7. Red Hot Chili Peppers Documentary Review

• Rod and Mo review Netflix’s “The Rise of the Red Hot Chili Peppers: Our Brother Hillel.”
  • Mo: “It’s a beautiful tribute to their friend Hillel... It’s not a Red Hot Chili Pepper documentary, just a tribute.” (53:14, 56:18)
  • “I watched it thinking, what did they say [that upset them]?... I couldn’t find it.” (56:21)

8. Quirks, Bits & Show Personality

• Taco Tuesday / White People Taco Night:
  • “Ortega sauce, sour cream, on-the-border shells... that’s what happens at my house.” – Mo (09:05)
• Best Fast Food Meals:
  • Burger King wins best burger, Chick-fil-A for chicken sandwich, McDonald's for fries/nuggets, Dairy Queen for milkshake.
    • “That's dedication—not drinks, gets his drink from home…” – Alex (94:44)
• Enya trending:
  • “64, still pretty hot, lives alone in a castle with 12 cats—she’s the #2 Irish artist, after U2.” – Rod (107:47)
• Sword Yoga, Goat Yoga, Animal Antics:
  • “Sword yoga mixes yoga, tai chi, kung fu—with an actual sword.” – Mo (115:00)

9. Listener Q&A/Game—“Know the Show”

• Winning question:
  • “According to Jason Biggs, how many thrusts equal an R rating in a movie?”
    • Josh: “Two thrusts” (123:11)

Notable Quotes & Exchanges

• On Houston traffic/airport lines:

  • Mo: “We got that guy with the teeth from ABC… he’s at Bush [airport], reporting…” (111:29)
  • Rod: “240 minutes at terminal A. Good news—immigration’s only six minutes.” (112:04)

• On dress codes & gender:

  • Mo: “Do guys get dress coded? Any guys walking around with bulging… Maybe. I doubt it.” (68:36)
  • Alex: “Three quarters of your ass is hanging out—let me call my supervisor…” (71:12)

• On “Hit the Post”:

  • “If you go past it, I'm not putting you as my winner.” – Alex (79:03)
  • “He called me Gravy King—I’m a little biased.” – Rod (88:51)

Timestamps – Important Segments

• 0:30 – Show intro, day’s games and giveaways preview
• 3:53 – Houston's headlines/news begin
• 14:11 – Fresh Out of Bed, Head to Head challenge (recurring)
• 29:03 – Fun Fact Flashback (Vanna White’s outfits)
• 33:09 – Sports update
• 53:14 – Red Hot Chili Peppers documentary review
• 58:33 – Major headlines revisit
• 69:04 – Dress code/radio fashion debate
• 76:13 – Hit the Post DJ game starts
• 89:54 – Godsmack ticket winner announced
• 93:14 – Another news/sports block
• 101:04 – Blue October concert announcement
• 123:02 – “Know the Show” winning answer
• 125:02 – Show wrap-up, recap of winners, reminder about upcoming shows

Tone & Style

• Language: Lively, irreverent, friendly, teasing among co-hosts.
• Vibe: Morning radio energy—part local news, part pop culture, part wild card banter.
• Engagement: Heavy on listener interaction, off-the-cuff humor, reference to ongoing inside-jokes and running gags.
• Pop Culture Savvy: From fast food and concert tours to movie trivia and viral trends, always with a Houston flavor.

If You Missed the Episode…

This Tattoosday’s Rod Ryan Show overflowed with giveaways, Houston news, major concert announcements (notably Blue October’s two-night Christmas run), games, candid celebrity takes, and spontaneous laughs. The team’s chemistry kept it lively—whether debating who deserves Easter baskets, scoring fast food, reviewing a poignant Chili Peppers doc, or ribbing each other and listeners (“Two thrusts = R rating!”). Expect updates on Houston happenings, major and minor pop phenomena, quirky facts, and the kind of improvised fun that puts this homegrown crew at the heart of Houston’s commute.