One of these kids is not like the other!

Thursday, February 28th, 2008 @ 11:34AM

Can't we all just get along

There is an interesting phenomenon that exists among entertainers.  Everyone likes who they know and are immediately suspicious of anyone who might try and be a part of their group.  I dont think this intentional, or perhaps, being naive I hope that it isnt intentional.  I think it is a matter of trust.  I felt this when I first started working with Radio From Hell, it seemed like I was on the outside of the chain link fence looking through at all the cool kids playing but I wasnt allowed to climb the fence and play.  Even now, I will occasionally feel that way.

However.......

That is not the reason for this post.  Last night I went to my comedy class in Provo.  Several of these people have been doing Improv Comedy together for years. These people didnt pay attention to the things I was saying, started talking while I was on the stage, ignoring everything that I did and if not ignored I was mocked for what I did. Granted, I dont expect to have an immediate relationship, but I do expect to be treated with respect.  I am not sure if it is insecurity on their part to let someone in or if they just genuinely dont like me.  Whatever it be....I dont like it. 

RT

Who do you look like?

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008 @ 11:09PM

Better to recognized than revolting.

Throughout my life I have never really been told that I look like someone famous.  I have only ever been told that I look like Eric Stoltz, who, by the way plays a lot of supporting roles in a bunch of movies that no one ever watches.
Today I get a phone call from my gf (Booster) and she tells me that her mom finally figured out who it was that I look like.  She didnt remember until she saw this persons obituary.  I feel for the Thomas family and mean no disrespect by placing this picture in the blog.  But, I think her mom may be right.  I think whoever this Mr. Thomas was he and I might be related.  He is not famous, to my knowledge anyway, but it is fun to know that I have a look alike out there.

I shouldn’t complain I guess.  I have a friend who really looks a lot like Steve Buscemi (Con-Air and Fargo)

RT

Represent!

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008 @ 2:51PM

Fellowship of the Hell

So, I am looking forward to representing Radio From Hell a couple of times this week.  Tonight (Tues) I am giving a tour for a YMCA group through our station.  I think it is one of those “Show us what a radio station is like” kind of things.  I always enjoy that.  It is fun to have people peek behind the curtain and see what things are really like.  Also, it is fun to see the excitement people have for radio and encourage it.  That is one of the things that made me want to get into radio.

Growing up I was in a ward with someone who worked at KSOP. I remember going on a tour of a radio station.  We got to go in and actually be on the radio!  It was the coolest thing ever!  It wasnt one of those moments where I said this is what I want to do and made up my mind then and there.  It was just something that I remember.

The second chance I have to represent RFH is this Friday at the.....are you ready for this?  The Spanish Fork High School Career Fair!!!!!! Wahoo.  I get to speak to students about how cool working radio is and even further how cool it is to work here at X96.  Spanish Fork will be fun place.  The last time I did a career fair I met Kurt Hale (and subsequently got to be in Singles 2nd Ward) So who knows what may or may not come from this career fair.  The thing is, I just really likely talking to kids.  High school or college kids who think they might want to get into radio.  Thats why I love giving kids a chance with internships and I will never pass up an opportunity to speak to kids about my passions.  (ok that last part sounded pretty gay)

Wish me luck!

RT

Who is this person?

Monday, February 25th, 2008 @ 12:45PM

Maybe a new segment on the Radio From Hell show?

I love having a cell phone.  Believe it or not I was of the last to conver to having a cell phone when I was in college.  I didnt trust them or something.  I now cant even remember the day when I didnt have a cell phone or how I survived without one.  I love being able to text people when I am in a meeting, play some online games if I am bored, and Oh yeah, talk on the phone to people when I am in my car or other places that I normally wouldnt be able to talk.  The only bad thing that I can think of about having a cell phone is that sometimes I just put names in my phone thinking that I will remember the person. Only to look back a month or two later and think to myself.  Dave? Who is Dave?  When did I talk to a Dave? and why can’t I remember him now?  This happened to me yesterday.  I had a text message conversation for probably 45 mins before I finally figured out who it was that I was talking to.  Might this be a fun segment for the show.  Have people bring their phones with people that they dont know and call them up?

RT

Being “That” Guy

Thursday, February 21st, 2008 @ 11:56AM

I always want to be "That" guy"

Last night I went down to Provo for my being funny classes. On the way back my friend Rob suggested we stop in Pleasant Grove to see his friend Shelley.  So we did. 

* A little back information about Shelley is that a freind of the program sugested to Shelley that she should figure out a way to meet me cause we are a perfect match. One of those “He’s Mormon, your Mormon, it’s perfect!” kind of deals.  Shelley quickly let her friend know that she had met me already and was not at all interested.

Back to the story.  So at this apt in PG I finally got a chance to be that guy.  My buddy Rob is single, but I am not.  I had no inhibitions and could say whatever I wanted because I was not trying to impress.  The worse I made myself look, the better I made my friend Rob look.  I think I provided a new perspective for these girls.  The “Man am I glad I am not dating that guy” perspective is a valuable lesson for all you ladies out there. I was able to be that guy last night. 

After all if you didnt have to impress anyone wouldnt you wear a toilet bowl costume?

RT

Why you gotta hate?

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 @ 11:28AM

People don't understand

I have plenty of reasons to be hated.  Plenty. But for trying to make the Radio From Hell show and subsequent RFH Podcast more user friendly not of them.  I work hard to put “our” (the collective Radio From Hells) best foot forward.  People hating the Richie T experience for the sake of hating the Richie T Experience, NOT COOL. 

Then I take a step back and realize that probably no one cares one way or the other....

If you get a chance check out the podcast on itunes..

RT

Who says I’m Gay?

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 @ 12:04PM

Why would anyone think I'm Gay?

So instead of spending my Valentines Day with my girlfriend I spent the day in this lovely leotard.  Instead of finding myself in a romantic rendezvous, I was hated and threatened by unsuspecting significant others across the Salt Lake Valley.  This picture is one my favorite for the day.  So I dare you! I dare you. Call me Gay,

Valentines Day Comic

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008 @ 11:47AM

Forgive the "Swear" in the cartoon.

Let me say a few things abou Valentines Day.  First of all, I used to be the bitterest of people.  I hated people that were happy in their relationship, public displays of affection, holding hands, nicknames the whole lot.  I never EVER called Valentines Day Single Awareness Day.  Every year I hear people use the term begging for approval because it is the first time that they have heard it and they want to be the first to share it with me cause they have never heard me use the term.  I dont think that it is funny, just annoying.

Secondly, I think the pressure that is put on either sex for Valentines Day is ridiculous. It is not as much pressure as say Christmas or a birthday, however it is still unfair.  The panic and pressure into getting just the right gift ruins the holiday.  Booster (my Lady friend) and I went to Thaifoon (in Gateway) last night for our Valentines Gift.  We ate and then walked around and talked.  No pressure and good conversation helped us remember how much and why we love each other.  We didn’t make out in public, buy expensive things, just had the two of us.  Easy. Simple.

Thanks to roomie Dave for the cartoon

RT

Time Capsule

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 @ 12:07PM

Leave it to my family

This is just kind of an insight to how my family is....We buried this on our property in Calaveras County California in 1991.  I dug it up a few days later cause I had some serious life issues.  We read it as a family this last Sunday night.

Making love with the man upstairs!

Monday, February 11th, 2008 @ 11:58AM

Why me?

Last night I was awakened to the sweet sweet sounds of my upstairs neighbors.  Though usually it is the sounds of sex, this time it was something much much worse.  It was Hinder “Lips Of an Angel”.  Apparently the guy upstairs uses it as his “Get Some” music.  It wasnt working for him this night.  The woman he was trying to bed kept repeating “I dont want to be one of five” and “No! Dont touch me”!  I almost called the cops, not because i was worried, but because I think that they should know that I can hear their every average looking moan.  Terrible.  She left. She left him alone and frustrated but the best part was....he finally turned off Hinder.  Next time this whole thing happens...I am leaving a note.

Oprah was right..

Saturday, February 9th, 2008 @ 10:59AM

MMMMmmmm Donut

Call it “Throwing out into the universe” like is talked about in the highly publicized book “The Secret” featured on the Oprah show, or maybe I just paid it forward at some point but today has been a considerably better than my “Bitter” yesterday.  Dan, a guy who works in our building brought me a donut and chocolate milk.  I am sure he thought that he was just being nice, but I LOVE DONUTS AND CHOCOLATE MILK.  The only thing that I love more than that combination is frozen Thin Mint girl scout cookies and whole milk.  (Now i want some some girl scout cookies!) Any way Dan’s kind gesture of deep fried dough and cow utter byproduct has truly restored my faith in mankind.  Doesnt take much to make this guy happy.

My Very First Blog….Ever

Friday, February 8th, 2008 @ 8:38AM

Richy=Bitter?

Welcome to my first blog entry.  I will be honest, I am not really sure what a person should put into a blog so hopefully I don’t disappoint.  I should probably address the idea that I am becoming bitter.  Not true, at least, I don’t think so.  Others would like to lay claim as being the one who brought me to be bitter.  This is not true.  If in fact I am bitter it is my own doing.  Work, here at X96 like at any company, goes through cycles where things are good and then times where things are not so good.  It always is changing and always gets better then worse then better.  So if there is bitterness it is merely a cycle.