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Mar 23, 2023
Daily Dumbass – A Man Was Arrested 10 Times . . . in One Month
There’s a 38-year-old guy in Fresno, California named Keith Chastain, who just got arrested for the 10th time . . . in just ONE MONTH. The 10th arrest happened on Tuesday, when the police got a call about a man driving a stolen truck. They went out and nabbed Keith, but it could’ve been even …
Mar 20, 2023
This Week on HARDDRIVE and HDXL 3-20-23
Coming up on this week on HARDDRIVE and HDXL: Your source for the loudest rock is HardDrive XL with Lou Brutus! All this week Lou will be joined by FEATURE GUEST ZACH MYERS of SHINEDOWN! On Monday, BRANDON SALLER of ATREYU will check in to talk about “Watch Me Burn”! Tuesday, MATT BRANDYBERRY of FROM …
Feb 22, 2023
Chris Purple Hayes and Bobby Show: Half of Us Know How to Kill a Zombie, Here Are Our Weapons of Choice
Zombies have been trending because of the popular HBO show “The Last of Us”. And a new poll found over half of Americans think they know how to KILL a zombie. 53% say they know how. The other 47% don’t, so they’re DEFINITELY future zombies. Here are a few more stats from the poll …
Feb 16, 2023
MSSU to host annual Dress To Impress Event
Alex Gandy from Missouri Southern’s Career Services Department talked to the Chris Purple Hayes and Bobby Show this morning about their upcoming Dress To Impress Event. The event helps students headed into the work force find professional clothing for upcoming career fairs, job interviews, and to begin their career. Alex said the could always use …
Feb 13, 2023
2023 Big Game Sweepstakes Winners
Congratulations to our Big Game Sweepstakes Winners! Crystal Buckner from Carterville MO wins $50 Go Rewards play at Outpost Casino Chris Howard from Joplin MO wins $75 Go Rewards at Outpost Casino Alicia Cagle from Joplin MO is our Grand Prize Winner! Alicia wins The Ultimate Stay n Play Package: two night stay in a …
Jan 20, 2023
Racoon Saved after groin gets frozen to the railroad track
One lucky racoon in Georgia was saved from a dire situation by a rail worker. In below freezing temps the poor racoons groin was frozen on the railroad track. With warm water and a shovel, the racoon was freed from his icy position. You can see the video of the hero helping this trash …
Jan 11, 2023
Cardinals Caravan
The Cardinals Caravan returns to Joplin for the first time since 2020 this Saturday. A combination of Cardinals players, minor league prospects, alumni and team broadcasters will visit Young Gymnasium at 11am. The Caravan is a great way for fans outside of St. Louis to get up close and personal with Cardinals players. Major League players scheduled to attend include Lars Nootbaar, Zack Thompson, and top prospect Gordon Graceffo. Also slated …
Nov 11, 2022
Violets Are Blue – Big Dog Interview
Unleashed host Joel Norman was joined in the Big Dog studio by Mark, David and Sam from Violets Are Blue to discuss their new album, “Wabi Sabi,” out now. Listen to the full interview below. Violets are Blue interview 111122 Violets Are Blue play Sunday (11/13) at Crawlspace/Dream Theater at 124 S. Main in Joplin. …
Oct 6, 2022
Chris Purple Hayes and Bobby Show’s Private Listening Party with Godsmack
You may have heard the show live in Las Vegas last week. We had an amazing time meeting and seeing several bands perform. But probably the coolest opportunity was getting invited to a listening party for the new Godsmack album “Lighting Up The Sky”. A few days before the event we received an email asking …
Oct 4, 2022
Moonage Daydream – Movie Review
Over the weekend, I got a chance to check out the new David Bowie Documentary, Moonage Daydream at Joplin’s Bookhouse Cinema. Having already eaten there several times, this was my first experience taking in a film there. Judging from the trailers presented before the feature, along with the overall experience, I’ll certainly be back. That’s …
Mar 18, 2022
The guys give details on Joplin Police Officer Reed’s funeral precession, NFL announcer shuffle, Daily Dumbass from Fork thief to Turtle Thief, Morning BJ, Top 6 List, March Madness and wrong Air BNB
Episode #125 First Laugh of the day, NFL announcer shuffle, Morning BJ, How you feeling after St. Patrick’s Day, Chris’s March Madness pick theory not working out, Dumbass 1 Stolen Fork, Top 6 List – Why your bracket already busted, Guy moves into cubical, Wrong Air BNB, Concert announcement, Officer Reed’s funeral precession details, Dumbass …
Mar 17, 2022
Lori stops by to talk about the kick off of year 15 of Third Thursday downtown Joplin and St. Patrick’s Day, Netflix new charge, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, Daily Dumbass’s, Top 6 List, Morning BJ and Leprechauns
Episode #124 As always it starts with your first laugh of the morning, Missouri Sports hall of fame inducts first animal, Morning BJ, Lucky charms but no luck, Best toilet movie scene, Dumbass 1 dentist gone bad, Top 6 list – what to do with leprechauns when you catch it, Bobby to adult to wear …
