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Rod Ryan
What are you giving away?
Alex
I have five finger death punch tickets. Yeah, they're gonna be with Cody Jinx September 27th in the Woodlands.
Rod Ryan
All right, all you gotta do. Oh, listen back. All you gotta do is let's make sure that Zach is up on the lyrics. Hey, Zach, good morning.
Anthony
Good morning, brother.
Rod Ryan
Rod, you want to sing this morning for us?
Anthony
Unfortunately for you guys, I do.
Rod Ryan
Okay. Now, I want to make sure that we got the lyrics right. It's no, I don't want to fall in love. You give me a couple of those. You end with a. With you Let us do the backgrounds. But I, I. You just gotta. It's. I'm. I'm listening for that transition. I don't know. I don't know how Chris Isaac, the. The voice of our generation, I don't know how he does that transition, but I'm listening for you to do that. All right, Alex? Me?
Rod
No.
Rod Ryan
Why not like this game?
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And you, why don't you like this game?
John
Because it's the worst game we play.
Zach
It's the best game.
Rod Ryan
It's the best game. All right, Zach, are you ready?
Anthony
I'm ready.
Rod Ryan
All right, here we go. You got a judge and you got a background. Sing for me, Alex.
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Here we go.
Rod Ryan
Mo, you ready to go?
Alex
Yes, sir.
Rod Ryan
Contestant number one. Everybody this is Zach, the world's only Chris Isaac game. Zack, you're on in three, two, one, go.
Zach
No, I don't want to fall in
Rod
love this girl is only going to break your heart no,
Zach
I don't want to fall in love this girl is
Rod
only going to break your heart with you
Rod Ryan
oh, that's. That's coming in hot out of the gate.
Lady Luck Bretzky
Wow.
Rod Ryan
Dude, you might get a recording contract out of that. All right, Zach, good job. Hang on,
Alex
Zach.
Rod Ryan
I wouldn't want to go second. John's going second. John.
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Zach
Morning. Morning, Morning, morning.
Rod Ryan
Welcome to the Chris Isaac game, the world's only Chris Isaac game.
Alex
The world'
Rod Ryan
Only one in the world. All right, all right. You're down with the lyrics. It's no, I don't want to fall in love. We'll be your. Will be your like, Supremes in the background singing. And then give me a couple of those and let's do it. Show the world what you can do. Zach was strong. All right, you ready to sing?
Anthony
Yes, sir.
Rod Ryan
All right, here we go. This is John Roller, everybody. Three, two, one.
Zach
You're on. No, I don't wanna fall in love
Rod
this girl is only gonna break our
Zach
heart no, I don't wanna fall in
Rod
love this world is only gonna break your heart with you okay, John.
Rod Ryan
John, Good. You guys are.
Alex
That was pretty great.
Rod Ryan
You're all putting your ass into it. That's what I appreciate. We're not putting anything into it. Is Alex.
Rod
I have no comments.
Zach
I don't hear you at all.
John
You're not.
Rod Ryan
Listen, I. I can't hear your background at least.
Alex
Like, it's affecting the performance.
Rod Ryan
It's. It's affecting the performance of the lead singers.
Alex
It's not affecting my performance.
Rod Ryan
Step up the background.
Alex
Will.
Rod Ryan
Will. Good morning.
Zach
Good morning, brother.
Rod Ryan
Good morning, Will.
Alex
It's so sweet of you to be here with us.
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You.
Rod Ryan
You want in on this Chris Isaac game?
Anthony
Yes, sir, I do.
Zach
I was born for this.
Rod Ryan
All right, dude.
Zach
Wow.
Rod Ryan
All right. You down with the lyrics?
Anthony
Yes, sir.
Rod Ryan
Got it. Here we go. This is contestant number three. You're judging, right, Will?
Alex
Yes.
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Are you judging over there?
Rod Ryan
I. Oh, Alex, are you judging? Get into it.
Alex
Okay, Will.
Rod Ryan
All right, here we go. Contestant number three, the vocal stylings of Will in three, two, one. You're on, baby.
Zach
No way. Don't wanna fall in love this world
Rod
is only gonna break your heart no, this world is only gonna break your heart with you Dang.
Zach
How are we gonna judge this?
Alex
Way to bring it, Will.
Anthony
Thank you.
John
Thank you.
Alex
Leave it all out there.
Rod Ryan
So good.
Alex
It's five finger death punch. Tickets on the line. Are you sure you can handle one more?
Rod Ryan
I got time. I mean, I'm sure Wizard doesn't think we have time.
John
I. I think we're running
Zach
in my mind.
Rod Ryan
I know we have time for one more because I know Anthony is going to be so great. You're going to be so happy that we waited. Maybe we saved the best for last. Is that what's happening here, Anthony?
Anthony
I think so.
Rod Ryan
Okay. I think. I think that's what it is. We're saving the best for last.
Anthony
Anthony.
Rod Ryan
Anthony, are you ready to sing for us today?
Anthony
Yes, sir.
Rod Ryan
You got the lyrics down? You ready?
Anthony
Yes.
Rod Ryan
Okay, here we go. Anthony, you're on in three, two, one. Sing it, baby.
Anthony
No.
Zach
I don't wanna fall in love.
Rod
This world is only gonna break your heart with you.
Zach
Oh.
Alex
Oh, crap.
Rod Ryan
Guys, I didn't know we were getting pro singers on today.
Zach
Rap.
Rod Ryan
I did not know that this level of talent was just sitting out there listening to this show. Anthony, hang on the phone for me.
Alex
Yeah. Don't go anywhere.
Rod Ryan
Oh, my goodness.
Alex
What are you gonna do?
Rod Ryan
I'm gonna ask you.
Alex
Why? Why me?
Rod Ryan
I'm gonna ask you and I'm gonna ask Alex.
Alex
Alex wasn't even listening.
Rod Ryan
I need you get into it. Contestant number three. Will.
Alex
Will was good.
Rod Ryan
They were all good. I mean that.
Alex
I don't know. There's one that wasn't good.
Rod Ryan
Does anybody have Will as their winner?
John
No, you don't have Will as your winner.
Rod Ryan
Do you have Will as your winner?
John
I might.
Rod Ryan
I need to know.
Alex
I get Will second place.
John
Yeah, I give. I gave Will second place also.
Rod Ryan
Will is not the winner of this competition. Okay?
Alex
Will out silver medal.
Rod Ryan
I did not have Will. Will, I love you. I had Will in last play.
Alex
You're joking. Do you not remember the first?
John
The judge of our singing game that he loves so much?
Alex
Garbage.
Rod Ryan
Okay, I'm mad referee now. Let's get this out of the way
John
of the Chris Isaac game.
Rod Ryan
Does anybody have the first singer, Zach, as their winner?
Alex
No, he was the worst.
Rod Ryan
I have him as my winner. You're joking.
Zach
Look at.
Rod Ryan
Look at my piece of paper. That's why we shouldn't play this game.
Zach
Look at my paper.
Alex
You ridiculous.
Rod Ryan
Okay, so you don't have Zach down as your winner.
Alex
Sorry. Zach. I love you. And I'm sure your mother does as well. Zack and Rod.
Rod
Rod also loves you when you go first.
Alex
No, he was not. Good.
Rod
Okay,
Rod Ryan
Who do you have as your winner?
Alex
Anthony? The last guy he was the best. He had a little twang that tickled my heart.
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Rod Ryan
Rod, who do you have? Well, I already had Zach, but what it would come down to is who I have in second place. If you have. If you. If you're splitting it. It would come down to who I have in second place would be the winner.
John
I have Anthony as my winner.
Rod Ryan
Anthony is the winner. Anthony is the winner.
John
Clearly a winner. Yeah, I don't think there was really any debate.
Zach
Yeah, Anthony.
John
Yeah, it wasn't really even close.
Anthony
Oh, my God. Yes.
Rod Ryan
You just won the world's only Chris Isaac game. Dude, congratulations.
Anthony
Dude, I've been trying to get on that game for years.
Rod Ryan
Stop it right now. Anthony, I'm dead serious. This guy's a pro.
Alex
Can you sing, like, in real life?
Anthony
You know, I'd like to think so, but, you know, my wife likes it, so that's what matters.
Zach
Okay, why don't you ask Zach if
Rod Ryan
he can sing in real life? Because he can. Because he can. Okay. Have you forgotten what Zach started us with?
Zach
Anthony, come on.
Alex
You're going to Five Finger Death Punch. Cody Jinx is going to be there, and maybe they'll invite you on stage. September 27th in the Woodlands.
Zach
Oh, that's so awesome.
Rod Ryan
I had Anthony.
Alex
Lifelong dream.
Anthony
Thank y' all so much.
Rod Ryan
I had John as at 8.5 and Anthony at 8.6. So Anthony was my second place guy, but did you guys not hear Zach? Did you leave the room when Zach was on? What happened? Zach, Anthony, you're the winner. Congratulations. Great job.
Lady Luck Bretzky
I'm sad.
Anthony
Y' all are awesome. Thank you so much.
Rod Ryan
I mean, dreams come true on the Rod Ryan show.
Rod
Ugh.
Rod Ryan
I have had no luck lately.
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In this lively episode of The Rod Ryan Show on 94.5 The Buzz, the team hosts its uniquely entertaining segment, "The Chris Isaak Game." Listeners call in to show off their vocal skills by singing the iconic hook from Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game," vying for tickets to see Five Finger Death Punch and Cody Jinx. Amidst playful banter, enthusiastic judging, and some surprisingly strong vocal performances, the team crowns a winner—and delivers plenty of laughs and memorable moments for listeners.
[01:15–02:28]
Zach — Contestant #1 [02:38–03:13]
John — Contestant #2 [03:49–04:17]
Will — Contestant #3 [05:19–05:45]
Anthony — Contestant #4 [06:36–06:56]
[07:11–09:17]
[09:24–10:18]
The episode is characterized by high spirits, playful arguments, genuine appreciation for audience engagement, and a hearty dose of local radio fun. Even those uninterested in the contest itself will be entertained by the chemistry and comedic timing of Rod, Alex, and the crew.
In short: The Chris Isaak Game remains a quirky, endearing staple of the Rod Ryan Show—one where Houston listeners get to belt it out, and dreams (of sorts) come true.