The Rod Ryan Show

Episode: The Chile Brown Game (Thanksgiving Edition)

Date: November 18, 2025
Station: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM), Houston

Episode Overview

This Thanksgiving-themed episode delivers the annual hilarity of "The Chili Brown Game," where co-host Chili Brown tries to read a passage from a Thanksgiving book while holding as many pieces of Brock's Mellow Cream Autumn Mix candy in his mouth as possible. Listeners call in to guess how many pieces he actually manages to cram in, with fun, banter, and good-natured ribbing among the team. Prizes are on offer, and everyone gets into the spirit—and the absurdity—of the tradition.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Setting Up the Chili Brown Game

[01:04 - 04:21]

• The hosts lament only doing one Chili Brown Game round this year before Thanksgiving.
• Rod Ryan introduces Chili, referencing past years' candy disasters:

  "You almost killed me last year with...this stupid pumpkin stuff that you add on there." (B, 01:12)

• Explanation of the game: Chili must read from a Thanksgiving book with his mouth stuffed full of autumn mix candies (candy corn, pumpkins, etc.), while callers guess how many pieces he has managed.
• Banter about the new AI-powered show intro (“Chili Brown” song); reactions are mixed but generally positive:

  "The intro's cool. I just hate this game." (Chili, 02:34)

2. Meeting the Contestants

[03:39 - 04:23]

• Listeners Paul, Justin, and Colby are introduced as this year’s contestants.
• Each will guess the number of candies after Chili's reading.
• Colby gets to choose the page number for the Thanksgiving book reading; he picks #13 for luck.

3. The Dramatic Reading: Chili Brown’s Performance

[04:41 - 05:45]

• Chili begins his mouth-stretching task, struggling to read with 26 candy pieces packed in.
• The group reacts in amusement at his effort and unintelligible narration.
• Rod and Mo decipher the scene as the classic Charlie Brown Thanksgiving sequence where Peppermint Patty is upset with the cheap meal:

  "That's the scene where Peppermint Patty is not happy...They gave him toast and jelly beans and popcorn." (B, 05:50)

• Much laughter and encouragement as Chili tries hard not to choke or spit out the candy.

4. Contestant Guesses & The Big Reveal

[06:12 - 07:21]

• Paul guesses 14, Justin guesses 20, Colby guesses 27 pieces.
• The actual number: 26 pieces—Colby wins, missing by just one.
• Light teasing for Colby’s accuracy:

  "You just know Chili's mouth so well. Colby." (A, 07:30)

• Prize: Tickets to see the Toadies at House of Blues.

5. Aftermath & Wrap Up

[07:29 - 08:04]

• Discussion about Ms. Christina's health concerns for Chili eating too much candy.
• Chili laments the damage to his mouth.
• Rod assures listeners the tradition will return for Christmas:

  "No, we'll do a Christmas one." (B, 08:06)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On the inherent absurdity of the game:

  "You almost killed me last year with...this stupid pumpkin stuff that you add on there." (B, 01:12)

• Chili’s honest take on the intro and the challenge:

  "The intro's cool. I just hate this game." (Chili, 02:34)

• Cross-talk during Chili's garbled reading:

  "No, he's a performer." (A, 05:29)
  "Don’t you know art? ...I know every word he’s saying. I speak Chili Brown." (B, 05:33)

• Praise for Colby’s win:

  "You just know Chili's mouth so well. Colby." (A, 07:30)

• Chili on the aftermath:

  "Just stretched the heck out of my mouth." (B, 07:48)

Key Timestamps

• 01:04 — Game introduction and Chili’s reluctance
• 03:39 — Contestants introduced; page chosen
• 04:41 — Chili Brown’s mouthful reading begins
• 05:50 — Post-reading discussion; deciphering Chili’s words
• 06:12 — Guesses from contestants
• 07:21 — Actual answer revealed; Colby declared winner
• 08:06 — Plans for the Christmas edition

Summary & Listener Takeaway

This episode of The Rod Ryan Show continues its tradition of silly, interactive, and uniquely local Thanksgiving programming. The hilariously uncomfortable "Chili Brown Game" elicits laughter from hosts and listeners alike, blending nostalgia (Charlie Brown specials), gross-out gags, and audience participation. The energy is fun and slightly chaotic—perfect for pre-Thanksgiving radio and great for regular listeners or newcomers looking to experience the show’s trademark culture firsthand.