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Mookie Wilson Talks '86 New York Mets, Steroids and Pete Rose In Baseball Hall of Fame [Audio]

This morning on The Free & Hot Wings Morning Show, we spoke with former Major League Baseball outfielder and coach Mookie Wilson. Wilson has a new book out titled Mookie: Life, Baseball and the '86 Mets, which he co-wrote with Erik Sherman Berkley.

04-01
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Adam Carolla Talks 'Road Hard,' Boxing and Jimmy Kimmel's Penile Issues [Audio/Video]

Late on The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show today, we talked to comedian, author, host, actor and podcaster Adam Carolla. He has a new movie that is currently available on demand titled Road Hard.

03-20
10:26

Ickey Woods Talks Super Bowl, TV Commercials and Jovante Woods Foundation [Audio]

We were joined on The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show on Friday morning at Pure 96 Rock in Cincinnati by former Cincinnati Bengals fullback Ickey Woods. Woods played for the NFL's Bengals from 1988 through 1991, but retired after a series of injuries that left him sidelined. You might have seen Woods recently in a GEICO commercial, where he spikes the cold cuts while doing the Ickey Shuffle.

03-13
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Kathleen Madigan Talks Gilda's LaughFest, Jokes About Family and Family Names [Audio]

On "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," we got a chance to talk to comedian Kathleen Madigan. She was the very first comedian Free Beer and Hot Wings ever interviewed nearly 15 years ago!

03-06
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Hannibal Buress Talks Jiu Jitsu, Cracker Barrel and Upcoming Movie [Audio]

We again talked with comedian and actor Hannibal Buress on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Show" this morning.   We learned a few things from this interview.  

03-06
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Comedian Andy Kindler Talks State of Comedy, Jimmy Fallon, David Letterman and Jay Leno [Audio]

This morning on The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show, we were joined by comedian Andy Kindler.

02-27
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'Free Beer & Hot Wings' Accidentally Talks to Gilbert Gottfried (Again) About The Oscars [Audio]

After "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" aired Monday, we were just sitting around the studio when we saw the hotline was ringing. Not expecting anyone, we decided to pick the phone up anyway. Lo and behold, actor and comedian Gilbert Gottfried was on the other end!

02-24
15:01

Actor-Comedian Billy Gardell Talks DJs, Chevy Bel Air, LaughFest and Steelers [Audio]

Actor-comedian Billy Gardell visited with us on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" today. Gardell is perhaps best known for his work on CBS' "Mike & Molly" and he appears next week at the Gilda's LaughFest comedy festival in Grand Rapids.

02-23
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The Real Charissa Thompson Finally Joins 'Free Beer & Hot Wings' [Audio]

This morning on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," we were finally joined on the air by the real Charissa Thompson, co-host of "Fox Sports Live" on Fox Sports 1. Thompson was the subject of one of the greatest cases of mistaken identity in radio show history, when we mistook someone else for her at our Super Bowl broadcast.

02-20
12:33

Gilbert Gottfried Talks 'SNL40,' Eddie Murphy and Donald Trump with 'Free Beer & Hot Wings' [Audio]

This morning on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," we talked to comedian, actor and voice artist Gilbert Gottfried. He talked about a bunch of topics, including the "Saturday Night Live" 40th anniversary special reunion, Eddie Murphy's awkwardness and his relationship with Donald Trump.

02-18
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Solomon Wilcots Shares His Wisdom About NFL, Super Bowl, TV Sports [Audio]

This morning on Super Bowl XLIX's Radio Row in Phoenix, we got the chance to talk to Solomon Wilcots on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show." He played six seasons in the NFL before going into sports broadcasting.

01-30
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Bill Romanowski Talks About Five Super Bowl Appearances and Nutrition [Audio]

This morning on Super Bowl XLIX's Radio Row in Phoenix, we got the chance to talk to 16-year NFL veteran, four-time Super Bowl champion and Nutrition 53 founder Bill Romanowski on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show."

01-30
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Bob Golic Talks Radio, DeflateGate and His Only Touchdown [Audio]

We were joined on the air on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" this morning in Phoenix by 14-year NFL veteran and University of Notre Dame All-American Bob Golic.

01-30
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Jeremy Staat Talks NFL Career, Military Service and Pat Tillman [Audio]

This morning on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," we had the honor of talking to NFL veteran and United States Marine veteran Jeremy Staat. Staat's story is pretty incredible.

01-30
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Frank Caliendo Joins 'Free Beer & Hot Wings' at the Super Bowl [Audio/Video]

"The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" is again broadcasting live from Radio Row at the Super Bowl. This time, we are in Phoenix for Super Bowl XLIX. Comedian Frank Caliendo joined us today on the show.

01-29
10:11

Legendary Sportscaster Al Michaels Talks Lake Placid, Howard Cosell and 'BASEketball' [Audio]

We were joined on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" today by legendary sportscaster Al Michaels. Michaels called in to promote his new book, "You Can't Make This Up: Miracles, Memories and the Perfect Marriage of Sports and Television."

01-20
11:10

Actor-Comedian Dave Coulier Talks 'Full House,' Flying and His New TV Show [Audio]

We were joined on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show" today by actor and comedian Dave Coulier. Coulier is definitely best known for his work as Uncle Joey Gladstone on the '80s/'90s ABC-TV show "Full House." We talked about a variety of topics, including how he references "Full House" during his stand-up comedy routines, his new TV show and Eric Zane's daughter even got to ask him a question.

01-15
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Johnnie Walker, Janna, and Metalhead Ned Ring in New Year! [Audio]

If you were listening to the WGRD All Request New Year's Eve Show, you would have heard some of us in our prime! We had a good time and we hope you did, too! While you were making out with someone or celebrating, we were singing that song that your supposed to sing on New Year's. Give us a break, by the way. We're not the best singers.

01-02
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Kyle's Free Beer & Hot Wings Holiday Break-In In Grand Rapids [Audio]

For the 11th consecutive year, we tried to do our part to help out families in need this Christmas season with Free Beer & Hot Wings Holiday Break-Ins.

12-19
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Free Beer & Hot Wings Flashback: Producer Joe's Bath at an Open House [Audio]

During the Can't Wait To Talk About Blank segment today on "The Free Beer & Hot Wings Morning Show," Mark in Albany, N.Y., called in to tell us about an indirect interaction he had with the show about four years ago.

12-17
14:45

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