The Rod Ryan Show: The Pumpkin Spice Price is Right (October 8, 2025)
Episode Overview
In this lively segment from Houston's Rod Ryan Show on 94.5 The Buzz, the team brings autumn flavor to the airwaves with a special game: The Pumpkin Spice Price is Right. Contestants are invited to guess the retail price of a quirky, seasonal product—pumpkin spice mustache wax—with plenty of banter, laughs, and classic "Price is Right" rules.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Introducing the Pumpkin Spice Price is Right
- [01:04] Host Rod Ryan kicks off the game, playfully calling it "the sweeping sensation that's sweeping the nation."
- Three contestants—Jesus, Billy, and Alex—are introduced and welcomed ("Come on down!").
- The hype man details the day's featured item: a two-pack of Stache Bomb Pumpkin Spice Mustache Wax.
2. Product Presentation
- [02:52] – [03:51] The hype man launches into an amusing description, blending humor with product info:
- "I mustache you a question. Is your mustache ready for fall?"
- Describes the wax as "made with beeswax and just the right amount of pumpkin spice scent."
- Proclaims versatility: “It also works on beards, goatees, and even sideburns!”
- Hype man rhymes, “You can be just like all those ghost ghouls and Halloween hacks, or you can stand out by wearing some pumpkin spice wax.”
3. Contestant Bids & Banter
- Each contestant offers their price guess for the two-pack of mustache wax:
- Jesus: $13.99 ([04:01])
- Mo: "Yeah, it seems good." ([04:31])
- Billy: $17.00 ([04:38])
- Mo again: "Probably more realistic." ([05:02])
- Alex: $18.00 ([05:03])
- Mo: "I loved it. She seems to like all the bids. I love them all." ([05:07])
- Jesus: $13.99 ([04:01])
- Throughout the bidding, Rod and the hype man joke about the “plea-able” (pliable) nature of the wax and poke fun at each other’s appearances.
4. Drumroll: Announcing the Winner
- The winner is the contestant who gets closest to the actual retail price without going over:
- Actual retail price: $23.89 ([06:05])
- Closest bid: Alex with $18.00 ([06:15])
5. Alex Wins – Prize & Celebrations
- Alex wins tickets to see Altar Bridge at Bayou Music Center ([06:36]).
- Rod and the team engage in playful back-and-forth about Alex’s identity and the other "Alexes" on the show ([06:46]).
- The hype man, ever the showman, wraps things up by commenting on his flashy outfit and joking about sharing his (allegedly handsome) pay with friends ([07:00]).
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Hype Man on the product description:
"I mustache you a question. Is your mustache ready for fall?" ([02:53]) - Hype Man on versatility:
"It also works on beards, goatees, and even sideburns!" ([03:33]) - Rod Ryan:
"The contestant that comes closest without going over the actual retail price will be our winner today." ([05:51]) - Hype Man, big reveal:
"The actual retail price for Stache Bombs pumpkin spice mustache wax is 23 dollars..." ([06:05]) - Rod Ryan congratulating the winner:
"Alex, congratulations. Your $18 bid came closest to the $23.89 actual retail price. Dude, you're the winner of today's Pumpkin Spice Price is Right." ([06:16])
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [01:04] – Game Introduction
- [02:52] – Product Description and Humor
- [04:01] – Contestant Bids Begin
- [05:51] – Rules Reminder & Tension Builds
- [06:05] – Retail Price Reveal & Winner Announcement
- [06:36] – Prize Awarded to Alex
- [07:00] – Playful Banter to Close the Segment
Tone & Style
The segment is high-energy, lighthearted, and filled with puns and friendly roasting. The Rod Ryan Show leans into its rock and alternative vibe, keeping things upbeat, silly, and perfect for listeners who love both autumn and hilarious morning radio.
Summary:
The Rod Ryan Show’s Pumpkin Spice Price is Right delivers on its promise of fun, fall-themed antics, with a quirky mustache product, good-natured contestant competition, and the signature irreverence of Houston’s favorite rock radio crew.