The Rod Ryan Show – "The Gun Game"

Date: January 7, 2026
Host: Rod Ryan
Co-Host: Mo
Station: 94.5 The Buzz (KTBZ-FM)

Episode Overview

This Wild Card Wednesday episode of The Rod Ryan Show brings back the ever-popular "Gun Game": a playful, on-air contest where female callers compete to make the best "gun noise" live. The hosts revel in the silliness, inject plenty of humor and friendly trash talk, and, as always, offer a high-stakes prize—in this case, Monster Jam tickets—to the best shot (or at least, the best-sounding one). The atmosphere is zany, lighthearted, and filled with over-the-top morning radio fun.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

Introduction & Setup

• [01:30] Rod introduces the Gun Game, explaining his excitement and the premise: callers make gun noises for the chance to win Monster Jam tickets.
  • “Why don't we play this every day?... I'll be taking that to both of our graves.” – Rod Ryan
  • Mo playfully responds: “Yeah, like I should be fired.”
• Rod and Mo banter about how much they enjoy the game, teasing each other and hyping up the competition.

Contestant Introductions & Performances

1. Caitlyn

• [03:03]
  • Caitlyn is the first caller and confesses her nerves:
    “This is probably one of the silliest things I've ever done in front of people.”
  • Her gun noise is a strong opener and well-received.
    • Rod: “Caitlyn, great job today. I liked it. That was a solid start at the gate.”

2. Lisa

• [04:31]
  • Lisa brings a playful spirit, describing her gun as
    “a little handgun, guys.”
  • The exchange is comedic, with Lisa insisting she “got” Rod:
    • Rod: “You got me. That was the whole thing, playing guns. I got you.”
    • Announcer: “You missed.”

3. Kaylee

• [05:33]
  • Kaylee admits to hearing the previous guns, acknowledging the advantage.
  • Her performance features a “suppressed” sound:
    • Rod: “I think it was silence. Might have had a silencer... It's not a—it's a suppressor! Don't you know anything about guns, idiots?”
  • Mo jumps in: “Did y'all hear me?” when her sound effect nearly goes unnoticed.

4. Kelly

• [06:55]
  • Kelly, the final contestant, is called out for having heard and learned from the earlier competitors.
  • She jokes about letting everyone down, to which Rod responds:
    • “The more I'm let down, the more I laugh, so it's good. I can't be let down during this game.”
  • Kelly’s entry leaves Rod laughing, praising her for the comedic delivery.

Judging and Deliberation

• [08:05 – 10:43]
  • Rod and Mo discuss each contestant’s performance, debating openly and humorously.
  • Kaylee’s “suppressed” gun is eliminated because “suppressed weapons don't really work great for the game.”
    • Mo: “Yeah. Bring a different gun.”
  • Lisa is praised for the “cutest” gun but doesn’t win.
  • Caitlyn and Kelly emerge as the top contenders.
  • Rod and Mo split votes: Mo picks Caitlyn, Rod picks Kelly.
  • Rod rationalizes his picks:
    “I’m always more of a full auto guy. Semi-auto guy. I had to give Caitlyn a slight edge in this.”

Winner Announcement & Celebration

• [10:43 – 11:28]
  • Caitlyn is declared the winner after a tiebreaker.
  • Rod asks for a repeat of her winning gun noise:
    • “Let me hear it again... Oh yeah. Oh yeah. That's a winner.”
  • Mo announces the Monster Jam prize:
    “Caitlyn, way to go. You’ll be with us at the first Monster jam event of 2026... Four pack of tickets, four pack of pit party passes.”
  • Rod: “I want to hear you, but better yet, I want to see you in the pit. I want to hear you. Great job, everybody.”

Notable Quotes & Moments

• [01:31] Rod: “I knew the gun game was fun... I am so excited right now.”
• [03:12] Caitlyn: “This is probably one of the silliest things I’ve ever done in front of people.”
• [04:57] Lisa: “It’s a little handgun, guys.”
• [06:15] Rod (about Kaylee's quiet gun): “Spitball. I think it was silence. Might have had a silencer, that felt like.”
• [06:38] Rod (on gun terminology): “It's not a—it's a suppressor! Don't you know anything about guns, idiots?”
• [07:44] Rod (laughing): “Kelly, you didn't let me down. I'm laughing my balls off.”
• [10:54] Caitlyn (after winning): “My hand was waving around when I was shooting my gun while I’m driving down the street.”
• [11:07] Rod (on Caitlyn’s second gun impression): “Oh yeah. Oh yeah. That’s a winner.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:30] – Gun Game Introduction and set-up
• [03:03] – Caitlyn’s performance
• [04:31] – Lisa’s performance
• [05:33] – Kaylee’s performance
• [06:55] – Kelly’s performance
• [08:05] – Judging begins: Evaluating Kaylee and Lisa
• [09:38] – Mo’s winner selection (Caitlyn)
• [09:52] – Rod’s winner selection (Kelly)
• [10:43] – Tiebreaker and final result
• [11:12] – Caitlyn wins Monster Jam tickets

Overall Tone & Personality

This episode is energetic, irreverent, and overflowing with camaraderie. The hosts maintain a playful tone, poking fun at both themselves and the contestants. The segment is driven by spontaneous reactions, inside jokes (about gun terminology and trash-talking), and a light-hearted spirit intended to delight regular listeners and new callers alike. The prize segment wraps up with a sense of community and shared celebration, as all involved laugh and look forward to meeting at Houston’s Monster Jam.

For New Listeners

If you didn’t catch the show, this episode is a great example of The Rod Ryan Show’s style: interactive, goofy games with listeners, enthusiastic personalities, and plenty of “shoot-from-the-hip” humor (pun intended). The Gun Game delivers pure fun and showcases the chemistry between hosts and the show’s lively community.