From my days at 92.3 WCKW-FM in New Orleans Click the Green Play button to hear Neanderpaul!
2 Fer Tuesday - - Our Promotions Coordinator Lancehole, used to talk shit about getting piercings done. So, Supershow and I thought we'd offer to help facilitate this event. This is what happens when you don't keep your mouth shut! Ownership was extremely concerned we were creating a hostile work environment.
April Fools '99 - - This entire show was faked. New Orleans is notorious for throwing parties for anything. The Mardi Gras parades are considered tradition. So, we decided to throw a parade for April Fools day. Our midday guy John Marty and I chose this little town called Lyons, Louisiana. Which is pretty much a blinking, yellow light. We weren’t even there. We set up in the back parking lot of the station, and sat in director’s chairs for 4 hours. Our production guy Bart Melton did an amazing job with putting together audio. We had no idea what he was using, or how it would go. Bart told us to cue certain events. John, and I adlibbed 100% of this show. We made up everything. Throughout the day, the station switchboard was slammed with people calling, looking for directions.
Dee Snider - - I love Dee. He’s one of the guys that gets what we do. Hell, he DOES what we do. This was prior to the Twisted Sister reunion. Pay close attention. Dee had the idea for “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” long before Chaim did!
High Plains Drifter - - This was (I believe) Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan’s final interview. Bobby passed 6 months later in New Orleans. This was a side-project band with John Popper and a group of local musicians. You might notice they sound like an Applebees commercial. That’s because the guy singing, does those “good in the neighborhood” songs.
I’m LEFT Handed - - Radio stations give away “autographed” items all the time. Rest assured they are legitimate. But, I absolutely pissed off the boss with this little quip. He spent a good few minutes ripping me after this break. And yes, we always play with the autographed guitars if they’re left out.
Leo the Cancerous Prostate - - Sometimes, my lack of compassion can be really creative. This was one of those things that came together spontaneously in the studio. Had I asked permission, I’m sure it would’ve been denied. And rightfully so.
Math Sucks - - Jimmy Buffet sucks! I will never understand the attraction. The guy actually released this song, and expected people to like it. Are you serious? And by the way…Parrotheads…do the world a favor. Either secure your fucking Styrofoam shark-fins better on your Volvo. Or, clean the fuck up after yourselves. There’s nothing more annoying than Jimmy Buffet fans. Except sloppy, inconsiderate Jimmy Buffet fans! You can always tell when Buffet’s in town by the amount of styro-refuse all over the highways.
Slash - - I don’t care what anyone says…I LOVE Slash! He’s always been cool to me. I’ve had him on the air many times. But, this is one of the best times we ever had. And a prime example of why radio stations use the infamous “dump button.” Yes…he was drinking. And we got him shitfaced! Plus, he still played that night, and never missed a note.
We Have Two Assholes - - One of the all-time classic moments of my career! My boss at the time Ted (his real name) pulled me in to his office to talk to me about making fun of music, and then proceeded to discuss a health issue. He had an “anal fissure,” and felt the need to explain to me the entire situation. So, I felt the need to tell all of New Orleans about it. This is another in my continuing “for your health” series.
