The Hit The Post Game

Summary

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The Rod Ryan Show: The Hit The Post Game

Date: March 24, 2026
Podcast: The Rod Ryan Show (94.5 The Buzz)
Episode Theme:
A lively and fun-filled segment where listeners compete in "Hit The Post"—a classic DJ challenge to introduce a song and finish talking at the precise moment the vocals begin. The cast riffs on DJ names, radio energy, and judging criteria, showcasing the unique personalities that make Houston's 94.5 The Buzz a local favorite.

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Episode Overview

This episode centers on "The Hit The Post Game," where three listener contestants are challenged to front-sell (introduce) Sum 41’s “Fat Lip” in nineteen seconds—timing their banter to end exactly as the lyrics hit. Rod Mo and the rest of the crew provide energetic support, funny commentary, and creative DJ monikers for each caller. The segment is peppered with inside jokes, good-natured ribbing, and a final winner crowned.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Meet the Contestants & The DJ Name Game

• [01:28-02:32] The show kicks off the game by brainstorming DJ names for the contestants, blending humor and wordplay (“Chris P. Bacon,” “Motorcycle Mike,” “Anna Montana”).
  • Quote, Rod Mo: “French kiss. Ham and Swiss. I'm hungry. Chris. Criss Cross. Chris. Crafty Crafty Chris.” [02:10]
  • Judge: “Crispy Bacon. Chris P. Done bacon.” [02:21]

2. Instructions & Warm-Up

• [02:42-03:09] Jingle Blake (the jingle master) offers intentionally silly, tongue-in-cheek advice:
  • Jingle Blake: “Try not to sound like an idiot. Act confident and you'll be just fine. Probably BS your way through some. Smooth.” [02:50]
  • Judge: “I think that explained it perfectly.” [03:11]
• Contestants are reminded to be energetic, confident, and perfectly timed.

3. Contestant Performances

Each contestant gets 19 seconds to talk over the song intro, aiming to hit the post on "Fat Lip" by Sum 41.

Chris P.’s Attempt

• [03:46-04:06]
  • Weather update, Astros talk, and show banter, closing just before vocals hit.
  • Chris P.: “Hey, what's up, H Town? This is Chris and 94.5 the Buzz with Rod Mo and the gravy king himself, Alex...you know what? Enough of that. He's a throwback.” [03:46]
  • Judges: Positive response to including station/hosts and timing.
  • Rod Mo: “He got it in there. We know what station we're listening to. Little Astros Talk. Some weather.” [04:08]

Motorcycle Mike’s Attempt

• [05:24-05:44]
  • Classic DJ intro, weather, Houston rodeo shoutout.
  • Motorcycle Mike: “Good morning, Houston. This is Motorcycle Mike here on the Buzz. We have a sunny day today...Now let's get started. Our 94.5 the Buzz.” [05:24]
  • Judges: Liked the energy, used the DJ name.
  • Rod Mo: “Hey, Motorcycle Mike. I thought that was good. And you used the cool name that we gave you, Moto Mike.” [06:04]

Anna “Montana”’s Attempt

• [07:19-07:38]
  • Upbeat, energetic, positive spin on a “foggy morning.”
  • References the nostalgia of the song and fits in her DJ name.
  • Anna Montana: “Good morning, Houston. It's your girl, Anna Montana coming in...don't let that gloom bring you down. Coming on up. Got Fat Lip by my all time favorite band, Sum 41, a classic party jam from the early 2000s. This is it, 94 by the Buzz.” [07:19]
  • Judges: Loved her “vibe” and energy but noted she overshot the 19 seconds, technically missing the “post.”
  • Judge: “Her vibe was so extra... Loved her vibe. Anna Montana went a little too long.” [07:51]

4. Judging & Debate

• [08:09-09:34] Judges discuss criteria—timing precision versus on-air personality and branding.
  • Judge: “It is called Hit the Posts... If that's the name of the game, there's only one winner.” [08:17]
  • Rod Mo: “She was the best, but is she the best vibe?” [08:30]
  • General consensus: While Anna Montana brought the most personality, Chris P. nailed the precise timing (“hit the post”), thus following the rules exactly.
  • Discussion of technicalities—should embracing the DJ name weigh as strongly as hitting the post?
  • Judge: “He's the only one that did the assignment correctly.” [09:21]
  • Judge: “He hit it with like a half a second left. That's the game... Nothing against Mike, but Mike didn't do that.” [09:48]

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Wordplay with DJ Names
  • Rod Mo: “Anna Banana's too easy, right? ...Anna Montana. Anna Bandana. Anna Montana. You have Anna Montana for sure.” [06:27]
• Friendly Bribery Jokes
  • Rod Mo: “Remember how last week I was saying that chili was bribable?...The twins. Am I right?” [10:28]
• Judging Honesty
  • Judge: “Just to be clear, she was my favorite. If you gave her a redo, I feel like she crushes it again.” [08:45]
• Celebrating the Winner
  • Rod Mo: “Chris P. Bacon, the winner...Good job.” [10:44-10:55]

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Key Segment Timestamps

• Contestant Intros & DJ Name Riffing: [01:28-02:32]
• Game Instructions: [02:42-03:09]
• Chris P. Performance: [03:46-04:06]
• Motorcycle Mike Performance: [05:24-05:44]
• Anna “Montana” Performance: [07:19-07:38]
• Judging & Winner Declared: [08:09-10:44]

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Conclusion

The “Hit The Post” game brought out each contestant’s personality, local flavor, and quick wit under pressure—showcasing not only technical DJ timing but the contagious spirit of Houston’s favorite morning show. Although Anna Montana dazzled with her on-air presence, it was Chris P.’s spot-on timing (and clever on-air banter) that clinched the win and tickets to see Godsmack. Listeners enjoyed the combination of playful competition, banter, and insider radio fun that makes The Rod Ryan Show a staple on 94.5 The Buzz.

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Transcript

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[Motorcycle Mike]

And I can't wait. Oh, heads up.

[Jingle Blake]

Pulse 24 heels.

[Judge or Commentator]

Nice.

[Jingle Blake]

You'll get a cool DJ name, you'll be the host of the station.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Hallelujah.

[Jingle Blake]

Then you'll be drowning in fame.

[Rod Mo]

That was the great jingle Blake. Apparently he was at. You saw him jingle.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Blake was.

[Rod Mo]

He was one of the breaks during our live broadcast on St Patrick's Day a week ago. And I emailed him. I'm like, bro, I didn't see you. He's like, yeah, I left after eight. He got out of there. I didn't get a chance to see him at all.

[Judge or Commentator]

He's a busy guy.

[Rod Mo]

Yeah, he's a busy dude. All right, well, Jiggle Blake does the. Does the jingle for us for this. First up is going to be Chris this morning. Let's say hi to everybody. Hey, Chris. Good morning.

[Chris P.]

Hey, good morning, Rod.

[Rod Mo]

French kiss. Ham and Swiss. I'm hungry. Chris. Criss Cross. Chris. Crafty Crafty Chris.

[Judge or Commentator]

Chris Crispy Peanut butter.

[Rod Mo]

Crispy Crispy Bacon. Chris P. Done bacon.

[Cole Swindell]

Yep.

[Rod Mo]

Chris, good morning.

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[Judge or Commentator]

Just figured it out.

[Rod Mo]

Just work it. Workshopping some DJ names for you. You're gonna be Chris P. Chris P. You want to play Hit the Post this morning?

[Chris P.]

Yeah, I'm Ready?

[Rod Mo]

Okay. I think there are some instructions that Jingle Blake left us, too, right? Yeah, he definitely left instructions. Wait. Don't go anywhere.

[Jingle Blake]

Chris P. Try not to sound like an idiot. Try not to sound like a. Act confident and you'll be just fine. Probably BS your way through some. Smooth.

[Rod Mo]

Okay. I don't know if that helped you at all.

[Judge or Commentator]

I think that explained it perfectly.

[Rod Mo]

Chris P. The song is sum 41. Or I'm sorry, the band is some 41. The band is. Or the song is Fat Lip. You got about 19 seconds to hit the post. Okay, Chris P. How you feeling?

[Chris P.]

Nervous, but I'm ready.

[Rod Mo]

Don't be nervous. Don't be nervous. Okay, here we go. Okay, everybody. For the first time ever on 94. Five the buzz, it's DJ Chris P. In three, two, one. You're on, bro.

[Chris P.]

Hey, what's up, H Town? This is Chris and984. 5 the Buzz with Rod Mo and the gravy king himself, Alex. Sunny skies, not too sunny. We talk about upper 60s, so clear your schedule out because for Thursday. Looking forward to that Astro dub, but you know what? Enough of that. He's a throwback.

[Judge or Commentator]

Ton.

[Motorcycle Mike]

41 fat.

[Chris P.]

Whoa.

[Rod Mo]

Wow. Now, wow. Nobody said you gotta end with 94. 5 the buzz. He got it in there. We know what station we're listening to. Little Astros Talk Some weather.

[Tyler Redick]

Mo, did you hear that?

[Grainger Representative]

Yeah, it was really great.

[Rod Mo]

Hey, Chris P. Nice job today. Yeah, nice job. Today we are.

[Judge or Commentator]

We're all drinking on a what kind of scale?

You make your own scale?

[Rod Mo]

Whatever you want. I go one through ten.

[Grainger Representative]

Okay.

[Judge or Commentator]

I do a seven star scale.

[Grainger Representative]

I like stars.

[Rod Mo]

Seven, Michael. Good morning, Michael. Hey, Michael. How are you?

[Motorcycle Mike]

Good. How are you?

[Rod Mo]

Good. Motorcycle Michael.

[Judge or Commentator]

Mike the bike.

[Rod Mo]

Mike the bike. Michael. Recycle. Mike the bike.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Mike. Mike.

[Rod Mo]

Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike, Mike. Mike. What day is it?

[Judge or Commentator]

Mike, Mike, Mike the boat motorbike.

[Rod Mo]

Motorcycle Mike.

[Judge or Commentator]

Okay, that was nice.

[Rod Mo]

All right, Motorcycle Mike, welcome. In sum 41 fat lip, 94.5 the buzz. You got 19 seconds to show us how great you are. You ready?

[Motorcycle Mike]

Yes, sir.

[Rod Mo]

All right, here we go, Dude. Good luck to you. This is Motorcycle Mike in three, two, one. You're on.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Good morning, Houston. This is Motorcycle Mike here on the bus. We have a sunny day today. Kind of a little bit of clouds hanging out at 80 degrees. I hope everybody had fun at the rodeo. Now let's get started. Our 94. 5 the buzz.

[Rod Mo]

Okay, it's not bad.

[Judge or Commentator]

Not bad.

[Rod Mo]

These guys are pretty.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Whoa, Mo.

[Judge or Commentator]

Wait a minute. Not bad.

[Cole Swindell]

I like that.

[Tyler Redick]

I like that.

[Cole Swindell]

Mo

[Rod Mo]

that we want. Oh, I want this one here. That's the one I want. That's what I want.

[Motorcycle Mike]

All right.

[Rod Mo]

Hey, Motorcycle Mike. I thought that was good. And you used the cool name that

[Judge or Commentator]

we gave you, Moto Mike.

[Rod Mo]

I don't think Chris P. He did not embrace Chris P. This is gonna be tough. Okay, judges, you ready for your next contestant? Yep. Okay, let's say hi to Anna. Anna. Good morning.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Good morning.

[Rod Mo]

Anna Banana's too easy, right? Anna, baby.

[Judge or Commentator]

Yeah.

[Rod Mo]

Anna Montana. Anna Montana.

[Judge or Commentator]

Today's your day, Anna Montana.

[Rod Mo]

Anna Bandana. Anna Montana. You have Anna Montana for sure. With today's news and with what's happening,

[Judge or Commentator]

it is your day.

Given everything going on in this world, of course.

[Rod Mo]

So lucky Anna Montana got tired to be Anna Montana.

[Tyler Redick]

Okay, that's what I'm going to say.

[Rod Mo]

If she loses, I'm going to say that she didn't like her name. That's why. All right, Anna Montana. Same song. It's some 41. It's fat lip. It's 19 seconds long. Okay. I hope Anna Montana not tired to be Anna Montana.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Fair.

[Judge or Commentator]

Not me.

[Tyler Redick]

Don't tire out in the 19 seconds

[Rod Mo]

that we're giving you. Okay, you ready?

[Chris P.]

Okay.

[Rod Mo]

All right, here we go. Coming down in three, two, one.

[Judge or Commentator]

Good morning, Houston. It's your girl, Anna Montana coming in. See you this morning on this foggy morning. Don't let that gloom bring you down. Coming on up. Got that lit by my all time favorite band, Sum 41, a classic party jam from the early 2000s. This is it, 94 by the Buzz.

[Motorcycle Mike]

Oh, man.

[Tyler Redick]

She just.

[Rod Mo]

I thought. I thought.

[Grainger Representative]

I'm mad.

[Rod Mo]

I thought she had it.

[Judge or Commentator]

She nailed it.

[Rod Mo]

I thought she. She was killing. It just went a little.

[Judge or Commentator]

Her vibe was so extra.

[Rod Mo]

Loved her vibe. Anna Montana went a little too long. Anna Montana.

[Grainger Representative]

I know.

[Judge or Commentator]

She didn't get tired. She.

[Rod Mo]

You did not get tired to be Anna Montana.

[Chris P.]

Hang on, Anna.

[Rod Mo]

Hang on, Anna.

[Grainger Representative]

Dang it.

[Judge or Commentator]

Is that an automatic dq?

[Rod Mo]

I thought that was our.

[Judge or Commentator]

Well, like, how does that.

[Rod Mo]

No, no, no. You can judge this however you want.

[Judge or Commentator]

It is called Hit the Posts.

Right? That's the name of the game. If that's the name of the game, there's only one winner.

[Rod Mo]

Okay, well, hang on a second. Anna Bandana Banana Montana.

[Judge or Commentator]

She was the best, but is she the best vibe?

Was she.

[Rod Mo]

Is she.

[Judge or Commentator]

She did not.

[Rod Mo]

Does anybody have her on their winning card?

[Judge or Commentator]

No, she was disqualified. The name of the game has Hit

the post slightly over.

[Rod Mo]

Okay, Anna, it is.

[Judge or Commentator]

Hit the post.

Just to be clear, she was my favorite.

If you gave her a redo just like Mo. I feel like she crushes it again.

[Rod Mo]

Okay, now this is where it's interesting because Mo thinks that there's a clear cut winner here.

[Grainger Representative]

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[Judge or Commentator]

Because qualified.

[Rod Mo]

I don't know that there's a clear cut winner here.

[Judge or Commentator]

I might agree with Mo.

Rare.

Very rare.

[Rod Mo]

Okay, Mo, who do you have as your winner?

[Judge or Commentator]

Chris P. Is the winner.

[Rod Mo]

Still had him down as ham and Swiss. Chris. But you're right, it was Chris P.

[Judge or Commentator]

It was Chris P. Bacon to me.

Crispy Bacon if he's in trouble.

[Rod Mo]

Chris P. Yeah. You have Chris P. As your winner?

[Grainger Representative]

Yes.

[Judge or Commentator]

He's the only one that did the assignment correctly.

[Rod Mo]

He didn't say his name.

[Judge or Commentator]

He didn't have to.

[Rod Mo]

But he said Chris.

[Judge or Commentator]

He did say Chris.

[Rod Mo]

He introduced the song and he has new cool name.

[Judge or Commentator]

Technically, we knew his name. He didn't have to say his name.

He did not embrace his nickname.

He's that powerful.

[Rod Mo]

If you've got Recycle Michael, that wasn't his name. Who do you have as your winner? I was a little biased because Chris

[Judge or Commentator]

Peace called me the Gravy King. The Gravy King immediately. He also was the one of the two that nailed the like. He hit it perfectly. He hit it with like a half a second left.

That's the game.

It was perfect. Nothing against Mike, but Mike didn't do that.

Right.

[Rod Mo]

Recycle Michael got a seven. Five. Chris P. Bacon, ham and Swiss. Chris got an eight. We all three say Chris is your winner. Yeah, Chris, you're the winner today.

[Motorcycle Mike]

All Hills

[Chris P.]

King Alex.

[Judge or Commentator]

See, I'm a little biased. It's that stuff you gotta say and it gives you extra points.

[Rod Mo]

Remember how I said chili and I

[Chris P.]

played my cards right?

[Rod Mo]

Remember how last week I was saying that chili was bribable? The twins. Am I right?

[Chris P.]

I don't think there's anything wrong.

[Rod Mo]

It'd be a little bribeable.

[Judge or Commentator]

They also won on the court with the hardwood.

[Rod Mo]

I think the whole essence of a bribe is bad.

[Judge or Commentator]

Is it?

[Rod Mo]

I think so. Chris P. Bacon, the winner. You giving them?

[Judge or Commentator]

Yes, Mr. Bacon. We will see what God smack. May 30th, Woodlands Pavilion. Everybody else, buy your tickets.

[Rod Mo]

Ticketmaster.com all right, very good, Chris. Way to go today. Enjoy that show. Good job.

[Judge or Commentator]

It's a good game.

[Rod Mo]

Really good job today. All right, we'll come back with that. Some 41. Maybe we'll have him front sell that for us.

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[Tyler Redick]

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[Motorcycle Mike]

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