The Rod Ryan Show – "Read My Lips Game"

Episode Date: October 16, 2025
Station: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rod Ryan Show spotlights a fan favorite: the "Read My Lips Game." Hosts Rod, Mo, Alex, and Chili are joined by listeners Pam and Eric, each hoping to win coveted Rush concert tickets. In this lively, unfiltered segment, the crew banters about previous on-air shenanigans, inside jokes, and the infamous “sandwich gate,” balancing irreverent humor with fierce competition.

Key Discussion Points and Game Highlights

1. Words That Didn’t Make the Cut

• 0:30–1:37
  • Rod teases the audience with outrageous rejected word prompts for the game, such as "Barf Beard," "Ketchup Chips," and "Skin Farmer."
  • Memorable quote:
    • A: “Barf Beard. Barf beard. I wonder what they were talking about.” (01:08)
    • C: “Not to be confused with informer.” (01:35)
  • Sets a humorous, wild tone for the episode.

2. Meet the Contestants

• 1:49–2:43
  • Listener Pam is represented by Mo, proud of “girl power.”
  • Eric (mistakenly called James at first), is paired up with Alex, sparking playful ribbing.
  • Notable moment:
    • B: “I'm gonna so hard, fam. I promise you that.” (01:58)

3. Sandwich Gate Revisited

• 3:16–3:54
  • Chili reminisces about the infamous “sandwich gate,” where he apparently threw up in the studio—a story now the subject of running jokes.
  • Quote:
    • A: “This is where Chili threw up an X like they have in Dallas…just like the shape of a liver.” (03:24)
    • C: “I mean, you just twisting that knife pretty much doesn't salt at it while you in there.” (03:43)

4. Read My Lips – Mo’s Turn

• 4:06–7:42
  • Mo dons the headphones for the guessing game. Rod reads phrases; Mo guesses by reading his lips. Each phrase has a 20-second timer.
  • Round 1: "Bonus boner" – Mo guesses quickly (04:25–04:32).
  • Round 2: "Tongue wipe" – Mo struggles; laughter ensues as they recall Chili wiping his tongue with a Clorox wipe live on air.
    • Memorable moment:
      • A: “You said on the air that you wiped your tongue with a Clorox wipe…Kids, don’t try this at home.” (05:45)
  • Round 3: "Cheek slap" – Mo gets it with some effort; the crew riffs on strip club “cheek slap” jokes (06:43–07:19).
  • Mo scores two points this round.

5. Read My Lips – Alex’s Turn

• 8:06–10:33
  • Alex steps in for Eric, facing phrases like:
    • "Moe’s toes" – Amusing foot pic and “Feet Finder” tangent, hinting at the crew’s camaraderie and in-jokes (08:10–08:55).
      • Quote:
        • B: “Are we selling pictures of your feet on the Internet or something?” (08:42)
    • "Vomit comet" – Alex guesses correctly.
    • "Meat tube" – He fumbles; game heads to overtime.
  • Both Mo and Alex end with two points each.

6. Overtime Showdown

• 10:53–13:45
  • Sudden death round: first to correctly read the next word wins. Mo and Alex both put on headphones; Rod feeds them the phrase.
  • Word: "Lip Rip"
    • Mo: Guesses “lip drip,” then “lip rip.” Time: 4.03 seconds (11:44–13:38).
    • Alex: Gets “lip rip” in a lightning-fast 1.14 seconds (13:44).
  • Quote:
    • C: “Your rules are not recognized by the gravy gangry.” (12:39)
    • A: “Winner. Winner.” (13:45)
  • Result: Alex wins; Eric gets the Rush tickets.

7. Final Moments and Rush Ticket Hype

• 13:50–14:30
  • Celebration of Eric’s win and commiseration with Pam.
  • Rod jokes about Rush’s “platform shoe phase.”
    • Quote:
      • C: “Rush was the band that converted me from disco.” (14:02)
  • Info for buying Rush tickets drops for those who missed out.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• Banter and Jokes

  • A: “Not until I watched the video on YouTube afterwards. You said on the air that you wiped your tongue with a Clorox wipe, which—kids, don’t try this at home.” (05:45)
  • A: “Did you see him do that, Alex? …That was just, you know, a funny radio thing. I was trying not to look at him because I didn’t want to throw up.” (06:15)

• Competition and Trash Talk

  • B: “Why does Chili hate me?” (07:45)
  • C: “I don’t hate you. I just like him more.” (07:47)
  • A: “Here we go. Chris D. sent this one in. Bonus boner.” (04:25)
  • B: “Pam really wants to go. I'm putting these stupid headphones in my ears.” (11:14)
  • A: “Alex P. for Pleasant Middleton…” (12:18)

• Inside Jokes

  • A: “Mo toes dot com. Crap. Let me get that.” (09:03)
  • C: “Rush was the band that converted me from disco.” (14:02)

Timeline of Game Segments

| Timestamp | Segment / Highlight | |------------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 01:00 | Game intro & rejected words tease | | 01:49 | Pam and Eric, the contestants, introduced | | 03:16 | “Sandwich gate” banter | | 04:06 | Mo’s round begins | | 06:41 | Mo nails “cheek slap” | | 08:06 | Alex’s round begins | | 09:00 | "Moe’s toes" and foot pic jokes | | 10:53 | Score tied, overtime rules explained | | 11:44 | Sudden death: "Lip rip" guessed by Mo | | 13:44 | Alex wins in record time | | 14:02 | Recap, Rush ticket details, disco-to-rock conversion riff |

Tone and Style

The segment is high-energy, tongue-in-cheek, and packed with inside jokes. The crew’s playful teasing and honesty (“Did you see him do that, Alex? I was trying not to look at him because I didn’t want to throw up.”) make the listener feel like part of an irreverent, tight-knit circle. Their fast-paced banter, references to inside show lore, and willingness to poke fun at each other are what make this segment a quintessential piece of Rod Ryan Show programming.

Takeaways

• The game blends quick wit with genuine camaraderie, flaunting the crew’s comfort with each other and with listeners.
• Rush tickets drive the competitive spirit.
• Listeners get a mix of rock radio personality, unpredictable improv humor, and reminders of infamous moments (like “sandwich gate”) that make regulars feel right at home.

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