The Big Apple

Good news 100 Yards fans! Just as our frequent caller, Mel, is known to bet "apples" on games; we invite you to check out an apple of a different kind. The Apple iTunes store now carries the podcast, which is free. Two ways to subscribe: first, scroll down the <deleted link>  page and click on the  subscribe in iTunes link in the sidebar or go directly to the iTunes store and search "100 Yards of Football" and subscribe there. Either way you'll get the show as soon as we publish it. Bonus content is added to each week's live episode. Speaking of the live show, we're on again this Saturday morning at 10:00 am EST (heard in Atlanta on 1010 AM.) Outside the listening area try our streaming Internet feeds at <deleted link> or <deleted link>

—Jim O'Neal

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Behind the scenes the Peanut Whistle Blogger is wearing many hats, so posts have been few and far between.

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Radio for Real Men

Labor Day on the Grin behind us, the Peanut Whistle moves on to the next building phase of a once abandoned career. Starting summer 2011 this blogger was eventually  persuaded out of retirement into a struggling diamond-in-the-rough, broadcasting with 50,000 watts—seemingly limitless potential.

Over the years I found myself “town to town, up and down the dial” (thanks WKRP!). Never had a 50 kW  found its way on the old resume. Meanwhile, retirement allowed me some time to reflect. It seasoned me. Radio evolved while I languished: some good changes, some not so much.

One change I noticed from circa 1983 until now is that the airwaves have become decidedly geared more toward the female listener. That’s okay, but in the process we men have become underserved. It’s high time for a format dedicated to the American male. As a result, Grin Radio becomes radio for men: Guy’s Radio Internet Network. Classic Rock and Sports/Talk, streaming 24/7 on the Peanut Whistle. One of our first shows is produced by me on its flagship station, WGUN-AM, here in Atlanta: 100 Yards of Football. Not only do we cover my favorite sport, but, as demonstrated in the example below, covers most sports. (just make sure to mute the Grin, above, while you listen to the recording below.) Tune in live Saturdays at 10:00 am Eastern time too.

100 Yards of Football from Saturday, September 8, 2012

Oh Yeah!

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Where's the Reset Button?

I've been a bit leisurely lately. This blog has not demanded the attention as it once did. That might be a good thing,

Over my 44 years I have seemed to go through many fads not staying with them long. As a youth I played sandlot football and became obsessed with the sport; parental oversight prohibited me from actually playing in high school. "You could get hurt," my mother would often warn. Compliant children such as I listened only to regret much later what NFL franchise would have beckoned. In reality, officially competing would have been too much work  for a clumsy nonathletic clod. I went through many phases: gym memberships, tennis, bicycling, on and on. Finally, I decided that "bodily exercise profiteth little" so after a few years the fitness craze languished. I realize today that taking scripture out of context can be counterproductive. 

With my pollen filled lungs I have decided to be more proactive with my health lately. It may be a phase; but a 40 year age gap with such young children it's apparent that we couch potatoes must abandon leisure and get with the program. Wish me luck. Summer, here we come!

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A Win is a Win

Congratulations Saints fans! Coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans team made the most gutsy call I’ve ever seen in a Super Bowl. The on-side kick recovered was the pivotal moment for the NFL championship. On the other hand, Peyton Manning’s interception blunder in the fourth quarter sealed the Colt’s fate.

The true winners last night were the fans. It has to be one of the most exciting Super Bowls I have witnessed in 30 years following the sport.

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Super Sunday

What are your predictions for tonight’s game? I’ll go out on a limb; the Who will probably sing 3 numbers and break a guitar on stage at half time. There will be some funny new commercials. And, if you’re lucky, there will probably be a football game.

The Super Bowl is usually a very one sided affair and often a boring game; last year was an exception with the Steelers exciting 27 – 23 victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

I am thrilled that the New Orleans Saints made it this year despite my sworn “hatred” for the franchise that has been rivals of my beloved Atlanta Falcons. Following a remarkable recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina the Big Easy has bounced back nicely with a team the city can be very proud of no matter what the outcome tonight.

My wishful thinking prediction has the Saints winning by a field goal in overtime. Peyton Manning and the Colts are going to give Drew Brees and the Saints a real nail-biter. If New Orleans expects to win then they must play a flawless 4 quarters. If not, I give the Indianapolis team the victory 35 – 24.

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