Suburb Summer Sizzler Day 9 (Spring Branch vs Pearland) - The Rod Ryan Show

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Plus overtime opportunities and full time year round work. Ready for a career that values hard work? Apply today@mountaincement.com or call 307-745-2620. All right, let's go. We're gonna meet the players. Let's bring them on here. I don't know if I was prepared for that. Let's say, let's say hi to Chris again. Hey, Chris. Welcome back. Hello, brother Rod. You led us to believe this morning that you're going into work early so that you can kind of clear this timeout so that you like. Did you tell everybody at work like, hey, don't bother me. I'm. I'm playing a game here? Oh, no, I'm a delivery driver, so I work on my own schedule. So you got your deliveries made early delivery this morning? That's right. All right. We already talked to you early this morning. The Cliff notes was. He is practicing. He has been practicing. But I think the key here is truck driver. Why do I. Why do I have a soft part in my heart? For truck drivers, they listen the most. They're on the roads the most. Most. They got that damn radio on all the time. Thank you for that, Chris. Chris, you might be a force to be dealt with. Let's see what Nick. I don't know anything about Nick. Nick. Good morning. Where were you when I was taking the first phone call this morning? Talking to Chris. Were you still sleeping at 6:05? No, I was pulling into work. I got to work early in the morning. He's a superior human being. He was out fully. Nick, we don't know much about you, but I'm asking everybody that gets on the game. Are you practicing? Did you practice for today? How'd you get ready for the game? Oh, not at all. Honestly, I'm coming in blind. I'm just hoping for pure luck. Let's go. We heard how that worked out for a couple players. So I'm gonna play you a very popular song here. Heard on 94. Five the buzz. You'll hear the song. You have to shout out your name when you think you know the artist and the song title. Chris, are you ready? Yes. Nick, are you ready? Yes, sir. Are you? Just kidding. Are you okay? We'll find out. We'll find out if you're ready. Chris and Nick. It's the Suburb Summer Sizzler. It's game nine. Shout out your name when you think you know. Artist and song title. Here we go. Shout out your name you think you know the song. Nobody wanted. Okay, okay, here's what happened. Can you still say it? Is it a Mexican standoff? Are you allowed to say that? I don't know. Is that when everybody's just pointing guns at everybody and nobody's pulling the trigger? The wild, wild west, right? Is that what we just had? I think so. You guys, nobody drew their weapon. I blanked on it. All right. Yes. I think I'm drawing a blank. Both of you. Okay. It's a high pressure situation. I understand drawing a blank. All I know is Alex went in the other room. Yeah. He's gotta figure some stuff to go to go get me another song. So here's what's gonna happen here. I need this right here. Keep stretching, Chris. Okay, here we go. Come on, y'. All. All right. You get another song. All right. The dude wasn't happy about what happened last hour. Yeah. I can only imagine what else is gonna be like the rest of the show. The last hour. I don't like you when people just don't put your name on it. They didn't know. Was it a hard one? Okay, what was the song? Seether Fine Again. Seether Fine Again. Was the song even Mono Seether. Now, this hasn't happened yet in the game, and we said it could happen. We prepared for this. And you prepared. Thank you, Alex, for preparing for this. I have another song to play for you. 5. If you don't. If you like. You're both out. If you don't weigh in on this. Somebody out. Both of you. Both of you done. Well, he's not wrong. Both of you would be out. We don't have another song. Have a backup song. Somebody's gonna have to say something here. Otherwise both suburbs are. Are yanked. So do you understand the situation here? I'm playing another song. Chris and Nick. Some. Somebody's got to shout out their name. Otherwise excuse both of you from the game. I want that. Here we go. Backups on. We're prepared for this. Shout out your name when you think you know the band and the song title. Here we go. I don't know this one. Somebody say their name or we're going to send you both home. Oh, man. Goodbye. Goodbye. See you later. They're both gone. It's Creed. Yeah. I don't like Creed. Everybody knows. I don't like. Everybody around me knows. I do not like Creed. Now the world knows. Yeah, I didn't know. I didn't know that one. That's okay. Both are out. Yes, both are out. They're done. We don't have another song to put in. Okay, guys, What'd you do? Why? Bye, Chris. Should be ashamed of yourself. Both of you. Spring Branch and Pearland, both eliminated. Bye. Both out. You want to play the Creed song or the see the song right now? Who you want to play? It's up to you. I want to play Creed just because I know he doesn't like it and he lost and he. Okay, Chris, you're done. Spring Branch, out. Yeah, I didn't know that one. Nick. Pearland. Ouch. Holy. Never been done before. This has never been done before. I don't think we've ever just kicked out both of them. The song. I want you to hear it again. Let it rain over your head. You hear this part? Let it. Let it. Nick, you still there? Nick? Let it start at the top of your head. Now it's dripping down your face. Now it's dripping down your face. It's hitting your neck. Now it's hitting your titties. It's Creed. It's higher. Nick, you're out. Hey, guys, it's Ryan. I want to tell you about my new pastime, Chumba Casino. Chumba Casino has been around for over a decade. Delivering the most fun you can have online. Play social casino style games for free, anytime, anywhere. So sign up@chumbacasino.com. no purchase necessary bgw group void. We're prohibited by law. See terms and conditions 21 plus.

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The Rod Ryan Show: Suburb Summer Sizzler Day 9

Spring Branch vs. Pearland
Date: July 30, 2026
Podcast: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM)
Theme: High-pressure elimination and breaking new ground in the Suburb Summer Sizzler contest

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rod Ryan Show dives into the ninth matchup of their local trivia showdown, the “Suburb Summer Sizzler,” pitting Chris (Spring Branch) against Nick (Pearland). Known for its high energy and radio banter, today’s game delivered an unprecedented double elimination, making for a memorable broadcast. Rod and the team share both camaraderie and good-natured ribbing while managing a rare standoff between both contestants.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet the Contestants

Chris (Spring Branch)
- A returning competitor, delivery driver, and frequent show listener.
- Has been “practicing” for the contest and orchestrated his schedule to play.
- “I work on my own schedule...I made all my deliveries early this morning.”
  (Chris, 02:14)
Nick (Pearland)
- First-time contestant, also an early riser, but comes in with no game prep.
- “I’m coming in blind. I’m just hoping for pure luck. Let’s go.”
  (Nick, 03:19)

2. The Game: Artist + Song Showdown

Format: The host plays a popular song from 94.5 The Buzz; first to shout their name gets to identify the artist and song title.
Both contestants are asked if they're ready; mild jokes and tension build up.
First Round Stalemate:
- Neither Chris nor Nick answers after hearing the clip.
- Rod jokes about the “Mexican standoff”:
  - “Is that when everybody’s just pointing guns at everybody and nobody’s pulling the trigger?”
    (Rod, 05:13)
- Both admit to “drawing a blank.”
- The song was Seether - ‘Fine Again’.
- The hosts acknowledge it’s the first time this total freeze-up has happened in game history.
Second (Backup) Round:
- Stakes raised: both will be eliminated if they don’t answer.
- A backup song is played, but again, neither competitor answers.
- Rod escalates: “Somebody say their name or we’re going to send you both home.” (08:41)

3. Double Disqualification: Never Done Before

Neither Chris nor Nick answers, breaking the contest norm.
Both are eliminated, removing Spring Branch and Pearland from the tournament.
Rod’s incredulity and signature humor:
- “Should be ashamed of yourself, both of you.” (09:15)
- “Holy—never been done before!” (09:38)

4. Creed Controversy and Show Banter

The backup song was Creed - ‘Higher’.
Rod famously dislikes Creed, and the crew jokes about playing the song just to “punish” him:
- “Everybody knows I do not like Creed. Now the world knows.” (09:11)
- “Let it rain over your head...it’s hitting your neck, now it’s hitting your titties. It’s Creed. It’s ‘Higher.’” (Rod, 10:01)
Nick and Chris, both audibly resigned, are thanked and dismissed.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

Contest Pressure:
- “It’s a high-pressure situation. I understand drawing a blank.”
  (Rod, 05:56)
Rod on Truck Drivers:
- “They listen the most. They’re on the roads the most...they got that damn radio on all the time. Thank you for that, Chris.”
  (Rod, 01:43)
On Creed:
- “I don’t like Creed. Everybody around me knows, now the world knows.”
  (Rod, 09:11)
Dramatic Exit:
- “Goodbye. See you later. They’re both gone.”
  (Rod, 08:55)
Show First:
- “Never been done before. I don’t think we’ve ever just kicked out both of them.”
  (Rod, 09:38)

Important Segment Timestamps

00:42 – Introduction of the contestants
02:14 – Chris on his preparation
03:19 – Nick on jumping in blind
04:35 – Rules of the Sizzler game restated
05:13 – 05:56 – First-round freeze and commentary (“Mexican standoff”)
06:45 – Reveal: First song was Seether – "Fine Again"
08:41 – Backup round begins; host’s ultimatum
08:55 – Both contestants eliminated
09:11 – Creed joke and host opinions
10:01 – Rod’s extended Creed banter

Tone & Style

Rod Ryan and the crew maintain their classic irreverent, energetic banter—playful but with genuine connection to listeners and contestants. Even in the face of total standoff, the hosts riff on the absurdity, make fun of themselves and the players, and narrate the rare event of a double disqualification with humor and a touch of mock drama.

Summary

In a Suburb Summer Sizzler first, both Spring Branch and Pearland were eliminated after neither contestant could name two popular songs. The hosts handled the unusual outcome with a hilarious mix of disbelief, roast, and radio show camaraderie, making this a standout episode for show regulars and new listeners alike.

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It is Ryan Seacrest here. There was a recent social media trend which consisted of flying on a plane with no music, no movies, no entertainment. But a better trend would be going to chumbacasino.com it's like having a mini social casino in your pocket. Chumba casino has over 100 online casino style games, all absolutely free. It's the most fun you can have online and on a plane. So grab your free welcome bonus now@chumbacasino.com sponsored by Chumba Casino. No purchase necessary vgw group void where prohibited by law 21 terms and conditions apply. Your skills are in demand and your next opportunity is waiting. In Wyoming, Mountain Cement in Laramie is hiring. Whether you're looking for an hourly position or a salaried career, there's an opportunity waiting for you. Entry level positions start at $24.75 an hour with a raise after 90 days and paid training mechanics start at $3,778 an hour. You'll receive medical, dental and vision benefits starting day one. Plus overtime opportunities and full time year round work. Ready for a career that values hard work? Apply today@mountaincement.com or call 307-745-2620. All right, let's go. We're gonna meet the players. Let's bring them on here. I don't know if I was prepared for that. Let's say, let's say hi to Chris again. Hey, Chris. Welcome back. Hello, brother Rod. You led us to believe this morning that you're going into work early so that you can kind of clear this timeout so that you like. Did you tell everybody at work like, hey, don't bother me. I'm. I'm playing a game here? Oh, no, I'm a delivery driver, so I work on my own schedule. So you got your deliveries made early delivery this morning? That's right. All right. We already talked to you early this morning. The Cliff notes was. He is practicing. He has been practicing. But I think the key here is truck driver. Why do I. Why do I have a soft part in my heart? For truck drivers, they listen the most. They're on the roads the most. Most. They got that damn radio on all the time. Thank you for that, Chris. Chris, you might be a force to be dealt with. Let's see what Nick. I don't know anything about Nick. Nick. Good morning. Where were you when I was taking the first phone call this morning? Talking to Chris. Were you still sleeping at 6:05? No, I was pulling into work. I got to work early in the morning. He's a superior human being. He was out fully. Nick, we don't know much about you, but I'm asking everybody that gets on the game. Are you practicing? Did you practice for today? How'd you get ready for the game? Oh, not at all. Honestly, I'm coming in blind. I'm just hoping for pure luck. Let's go. We heard how that worked out for a couple players. So I'm gonna play you a very popular song here. Heard on 94. Five the buzz. You'll hear the song. You have to shout out your name when you think you know the artist and the song title. Chris, are you ready? Yes. Nick, are you ready? Yes, sir. Are you? Just kidding. Are you okay? We'll find out. We'll find out if you're ready. Chris and Nick. It's the Suburb Summer Sizzler. It's game nine. Shout out your name when you think you know. Artist and song title. Here we go. Shout out your name you think you know the song. Nobody wanted. Okay, okay, here's what happened. Can you still say it? Is it a Mexican standoff? Are you allowed to say that? I don't know. Is that when everybody's just pointing guns at everybody and nobody's pulling the trigger? The wild, wild west, right? Is that what we just had? I think so. You guys, nobody drew their weapon. I blanked on it. All right. Yes. I think I'm drawing a blank. Both of you. Okay. It's a high pressure situation. I understand drawing a blank. All I know is Alex went in the other room. Yeah. He's gotta figure some stuff to go to go get me another song. So here's what's gonna happen here. I need this right here. Keep stretching, Chris. Okay, here we go. Come on, y'. All. All right. You get another song. All right. The dude wasn't happy about what happened last hour. Yeah. I can only imagine what else is gonna be like the rest of the show. The last hour. I don't like you when people just don't put your name on it. They didn't know. Was it a hard one? Okay, what was the song? Seether Fine Again. Seether Fine Again. Was the song even Mono Seether. Now, this hasn't happened yet in the game, and we said it could happen. We prepared for this. And you prepared. Thank you, Alex, for preparing for this. I have another song to play for you. 5. If you don't. If you like. You're both out. If you don't weigh in on this. Somebody out. Both of you. Both of you done. Well, he's not wrong. Both of you would be out. We don't have another song. Have a backup song. Somebody's gonna have to say something here. Otherwise both suburbs are. Are yanked. So do you understand the situation here? I'm playing another song. Chris and Nick. Some. Somebody's got to shout out their name. Otherwise excuse both of you from the game. I want that. Here we go. Backups on. We're prepared for this. Shout out your name when you think you know the band and the song title. Here we go. I don't know this one. Somebody say their name or we're going to send you both home. Oh, man. Goodbye. Goodbye. See you later. They're both gone. It's Creed. Yeah. I don't like Creed. Everybody knows. I don't like. Everybody around me knows. I do not like Creed. Now the world knows. Yeah, I didn't know. I didn't know that one. That's okay. Both are out. Yes, both are out. They're done. We don't have another song to put in. Okay, guys, What'd you do? Why? Bye, Chris. Should be ashamed of yourself. Both of you. Spring Branch and Pearland, both eliminated. Bye. Both out. You want to play the Creed song or the see the song right now? Who you want to play? It's up to you. I want to play Creed just because I know he doesn't like it and he lost and he. Okay, Chris, you're done. Spring Branch, out. Yeah, I didn't know that one. Nick. Pearland. Ouch. Holy. Never been done before. This has never been done before. I don't think we've ever just kicked out both of them. The song. I want you to hear it again. Let it rain over your head. You hear this part? Let it. Let it. Nick, you still there? Nick? Let it start at the top of your head. Now it's dripping down your face. Now it's dripping down your face. It's hitting your neck. Now it's hitting your titties. It's Creed. It's higher. Nick, you're out. Hey, guys, it's Ryan. I want to tell you about my new pastime, Chumba Casino. Chumba Casino has been around for over a decade. Delivering the most fun you can have online. Play social casino style games for free, anytime, anywhere. So sign up@chumbacasino.com. no purchase necessary bgw group void. We're prohibited by law. See terms and conditions 21 plus.