The Todd and Tyler Show
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The Todd-n-Tyler Radio Empire is a morning radio talk show
based out of Omaha, Nebraska
. It features the personalities of Mike Tyler and Todd Brandt. The show is syndicated in various cities across Nebraska and Wichita, KS. It is currently the #1 rated radio morning in the Omaha, NE market.
in Harrisburg, PA in February 1993. Previously, Tyler was hosting the afternoon show and Brandt was part of the "Starview Morning Show". The duo moved to KEZO-FM
in Omaha
in August 1993. It became the top-rated morning show in Omaha in 1995 and has maintained that spot with the 25-54 demographic . The show began syndication in November 2006 and is presently carried by the following stations:
.
Tyler did several radio jobs in the York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA market, before moving on to Omaha. Tyler is married with two children. Before marriage, Tyler referred to himself as a serial monogamisthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7skGwaJzk&feature=related and often shares his former relationship escapades on the air. Often targeted for jokes because he has a very large head.
Todd Brandt. Hometown: Rugby, ND. Moorhead State College, (now Minnesota State University, Moorhead), and Tempe Normal School (now Arizona State University
. Todd had radio stints in his hometown, starting on the air as a high school freshman. He has worked in Fargo, ND, Phoenix, AZ, Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Harrisburg, PA, and Omaha, NE. Todd is married with seven children. Todd is an outdoor aficionado. Todd frequently shares his camping and drinking stories and is open about his former drug use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7skGwaJzk&feature=related
Craig Evans (News Guy). Hometown: West Memphis, Arkansas
. He was adopted by a preacher and his wife. Moved to Lincoln, Nebraska
in his teens. Craig is known for his stuttering and bloopers while reading the news, infectious laughter, and for frequently providing stories about Space and Astronomy, which lead to the inevitable Uranus joke. Craig is the mystery man of the show.
Big Pussy (Producer) Hometown: Villisca, Iowa
. As a child, Big P spent most of his childhood in an igloo in the northern reaches of Alaska, hunting, ice fishing, and snow skiing. Big P moved to Omaha, NE, where he attended school at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and began an internship with T-n-T. After being abused and tortured by T-n-T, Big P was hired to be the show's producer. Big P is married with one child.
Petey-Mac (Sports) Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
. Petey jumps in during the last two hours of the show. He is the only member of the show that is single. TnT live vicariously through Petey. Besides bringing up sports stories, he comments on any topics the guys are discussing during the time. Petey is known for his heavy drinking and excessive partying.
. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University
and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston, Texas
. He now practices in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ed is on the show every other Wednesday for two hours.
Black Tony. Joins Todd and Tyler periodically. It is often been stated that Black Tony bares a striking similarity to comedian Dave Chappelle
.
LenDog. The creator of the show's South Park
Theme cartoons and the show's Play-At-Home game.
Joe America. Conservative correspondent and friend of the show.
Fake Larry the Cable Guy - The shows' Larry the Cable Guy
impersonator.
Larry the Cable Smoker - The gay version of Larry the Cable Guy
.
Irma - Retiring adult actress who discusses her life experiences in the business.
Herbert the Pervert - The next door old man that knows what boys like.
The Guy Bangin' Tyler's dad - An occasional caller to the show that shares his sexual escapades with Tyler's dad.
Clip-Off. Tyler and Craig empty the hard drive playing all the clips saved.
Unspeakable Sex Acts. Phrases that sound like sex acts that naturally come up during conversation on the show.
Great Band Name. Phrases that sound like a band name. If any band uses any of these band names to promote themselves, the guys will play their songs on the air.
Trained Counseling. Hosts response to listener problems sent to the show. The majority of the questions involve relationship problems or are sexual in nature.
Question and Answer Session. If you call during the first half-hour of the show, you can ask T-n-T anything. That is if you can get past Big P. (the talk blocker)
Craig's Dead Pool. Celebrity dead pool
, in which listeners predict the death of ten celebrities for the respective year. Tyler refers to them as soulless bastards. The winner of the pool receives a plaque. Past winners include Wacko (2009) and Hopeful Scientist (2010).
The $1 Jar. If a host or guest tell a bad, flat, flawed, horrible joke, they owe a dollar to the jar. It is not specified how the money is spent.
Cubicle Affiliates. If you listen to the show via the stream or through podcasts, and your city is not an affiliate of the Todd-and-Tyler Radio Empire you can sign up to be a cubicle affiliate.
, Lewis Black
, Jay Medicine Hat, Dennis Hof
, Jack Hanna
, John Beasley
, and traveling comedians who performed at the Omaha FunnyBone Comedy Club.
at this event by Larry the Cable Guy.
Todd and Tyler were nominated for the 2006 Medium Market Personality of the Year NAB Marconi Radio Award.
"For the past two years the Wichita Police Department has used this space to post photographs and information about individuals who have been arrested and charged with prostitution -related offenses in Wichita. The Department has learned that these photographs and information were being used for purposes that the Department feels were inappropriate. Because of this inappropriate use of information by individuals outside law enforcement, the Department has suspended our practice of posting this information."http://www.wichita.gov/CityOffices/Police/FieldServices/North/Prostitution+Page.htm.
To this date, it is believed that because T-n-T were using the website for entertainment that the Wichita Police Department took down the site.
{|
|{|
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! Cast Member
! NFL Team
! College Team
|-
| Tyler
| Pittsburgh Steelers
| Penn State Nittany Lions
|-
| Todd
| Minnesota Vikings
| Arizona State Sun Devils
|-
| Craig
| Green Bay Packers
| Arkansas Razorbacks
|-
| Big P
| Green Bay Packers
| None
|-
| Petey Mac
| Denver Broncos
| Nebraska Cornhuskers
|-
| Black Tony
| Dallas Cowboys
| Miami Hurricanes
|-
| Doc Ed
| Dallas Cowboys
| Rice Owls
|}
Talk show
A talk show or chat show is a television program or radio program where one person discuss various topics put forth by a talk show host....
based out of Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. It features the personalities of Mike Tyler and Todd Brandt. The show is syndicated in various cities across Nebraska and Wichita, KS. It is currently the #1 rated radio morning in the Omaha, NE market.
History
Todd and Tyler first teamed up at WSJWWHTF
WHTF is a Top 40 radio station in the Tallahassee, Florida market owned by Opus Broadcasting....
in Harrisburg, PA in February 1993. Previously, Tyler was hosting the afternoon show and Brandt was part of the "Starview Morning Show". The duo moved to KEZO-FM
KEZO-FM
KEZO-FM , better known as Z-92, is an album-oriented rock radio station in Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Journal Broadcast Group.Todd-n-Tyler host the station's morning show, with a replay starting at 10:00 P.M....
in Omaha
Omaha
Omaha may refer to:*Omaha , a Native American tribe that currently resides in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Nebraska-Places:United States* Omaha, Nebraska* Omaha, Arkansas* Omaha, Georgia* Omaha, Illinois* Omaha, Texas...
in August 1993. It became the top-rated morning show in Omaha in 1995 and has maintained that spot with the 25-54 demographic . The show began syndication in November 2006 and is presently carried by the following stations:
| Affiliate | Call letters | City | Started Broadcasting | On Air (Local Time) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z92 | KEZO-FM KEZO-FM KEZO-FM , better known as Z-92, is an album-oriented rock radio station in Omaha, Nebraska. It is owned by Journal Broadcast Group.Todd-n-Tyler host the station's morning show, with a replay starting at 10:00 P.M.... |
Omaha, NE | August 1993 | 5am - 10am Mon-Fri, 3rd-shift replay 10pm - 2am Sun-Thur; Best of the Week 6am-10am Saturday |
| T95 | KICT-FM | Wichita, KS | November 2006 | 5am - 10am Mon-Fri |
| Thunder 103.1 | KKJK KKJK KKJK is a radio station licensed to Ravenna, Nebraska, USA. The station broadcasts an active rock music format to the Grand Island-Kearney-Hastings area... |
Grand Island, NE | October 2010 | 5am - 10am Mon-Fri |
| Rock 99.3 | KETT-FM | Scottsbluff, NE | October 2010 | 4am - 9am Mon-Fri |
| Pure Rock Z 102 | KZMC KZMC KZMC is a radio station broadcasting a Active Rock format. Licensed to McCook, Nebraska, USA. The station is currently owned by Legacy Communications, LLC.... |
McCook, NE | November 2010 | 5am - 10am Mon-Fri |
The Cast
Mike Tyler. Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA. Attended Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a public university in Millersville, Pennsylvania, USA, 3 miles southwest of Lancaster. Millersville University is a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.-History:...
.
Tyler did several radio jobs in the York/Harrisburg/Lancaster, PA market, before moving on to Omaha. Tyler is married with two children. Before marriage, Tyler referred to himself as a serial monogamisthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7skGwaJzk&feature=related and often shares his former relationship escapades on the air. Often targeted for jokes because he has a very large head.
Todd Brandt. Hometown: Rugby, ND. Moorhead State College, (now Minnesota State University, Moorhead), and Tempe Normal School (now Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
. Todd had radio stints in his hometown, starting on the air as a high school freshman. He has worked in Fargo, ND, Phoenix, AZ, Spokane, WA, Portland, OR, Louisville, KY, Harrisburg, PA, and Omaha, NE. Todd is married with seven children. Todd is an outdoor aficionado. Todd frequently shares his camping and drinking stories and is open about his former drug use http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz7skGwaJzk&feature=related
Craig Evans (News Guy). Hometown: West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis, Arkansas
West Memphis is the largest city in Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 27,666 at the 2000 census, with an estimated population of 28,181 in 2005, and 31,329 in 2011 ranking it as the state's 11th largest city, behind Hot Springs...
. He was adopted by a preacher and his wife. Moved to Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska
The City of Lincoln is the capital and the second-most populous city of the US state of Nebraska. Lincoln is also the county seat of Lancaster County and the home of the University of Nebraska. Lincoln's 2010 Census population was 258,379....
in his teens. Craig is known for his stuttering and bloopers while reading the news, infectious laughter, and for frequently providing stories about Space and Astronomy, which lead to the inevitable Uranus joke. Craig is the mystery man of the show.
Big Pussy (Producer) Hometown: Villisca, Iowa
Villisca, Iowa
Villisca is a city in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,344 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Villisca is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land....
. As a child, Big P spent most of his childhood in an igloo in the northern reaches of Alaska, hunting, ice fishing, and snow skiing. Big P moved to Omaha, NE, where he attended school at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and began an internship with T-n-T. After being abused and tortured by T-n-T, Big P was hired to be the show's producer. Big P is married with one child.
Petey-Mac (Sports) Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska, United States, and is the county seat of Douglas County. It is located in the Midwestern United States on the Missouri River, about 20 miles north of the mouth of the Platte River...
. Petey jumps in during the last two hours of the show. He is the only member of the show that is single. TnT live vicariously through Petey. Besides bringing up sports stories, he comments on any topics the guys are discussing during the time. Petey is known for his heavy drinking and excessive partying.
Supporting cast
Doc Ed (Dr. Ed Dominguez). Dr. Ed Dominguez was born in San Antonio, TexasSan Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rice University
Rice University
William Marsh Rice University, commonly referred to as Rice University or Rice, is a private research university located on a heavily wooded campus in Houston, Texas, United States...
and received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, USA, is a highly regarded medical school and leading center for biomedical research and clinical care...
in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
. He now practices in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ed is on the show every other Wednesday for two hours.
Black Tony. Joins Todd and Tyler periodically. It is often been stated that Black Tony bares a striking similarity to comedian Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle is an American comedian, screenwriter, television/film producer, actor, and artist. Chappelle began his film career in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights in 1993 and continued to star in minor roles in the films The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His...
.
LenDog. The creator of the show's South Park
South Park
South Park is an American animated television series created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone for the Comedy Central television network. Intended for mature audiences, the show has become famous for its crude language, surreal, satirical, and dark humor that lampoons a wide range of topics...
Theme cartoons and the show's Play-At-Home game.
Joe America. Conservative correspondent and friend of the show.
Characters
The Guy Bangin' Your Mom - An occasional caller to the show that shares his escapades with your mom.Fake Larry the Cable Guy - The shows' Larry the Cable Guy
Larry the Cable Guy
Daniel Lawrence Whitney , better known by his stage name and character Larry the Cable Guy, is an American comedian, actor, and former radio personality....
impersonator.
Larry the Cable Smoker - The gay version of Larry the Cable Guy
Larry the Cable Guy
Daniel Lawrence Whitney , better known by his stage name and character Larry the Cable Guy, is an American comedian, actor, and former radio personality....
.
Irma - Retiring adult actress who discusses her life experiences in the business.
Herbert the Pervert - The next door old man that knows what boys like.
The Guy Bangin' Tyler's dad - An occasional caller to the show that shares his sexual escapades with Tyler's dad.
Radio Bits
Did that Stick to the Tape? Phrases spoken during that show with certain connotations that are played back during the show or saved for the "Clip-Off."Clip-Off. Tyler and Craig empty the hard drive playing all the clips saved.
Unspeakable Sex Acts. Phrases that sound like sex acts that naturally come up during conversation on the show.
Great Band Name. Phrases that sound like a band name. If any band uses any of these band names to promote themselves, the guys will play their songs on the air.
Trained Counseling. Hosts response to listener problems sent to the show. The majority of the questions involve relationship problems or are sexual in nature.
Question and Answer Session. If you call during the first half-hour of the show, you can ask T-n-T anything. That is if you can get past Big P. (the talk blocker)
Craig's Dead Pool. Celebrity dead pool
Dead pool
A dead pool, also known as a death pool, death watch, dead cert or ghoul pool, is a game of prediction which involves guessing when someone will die. Sometimes it is a bet where money is involved...
, in which listeners predict the death of ten celebrities for the respective year. Tyler refers to them as soulless bastards. The winner of the pool receives a plaque. Past winners include Wacko (2009) and Hopeful Scientist (2010).
The $1 Jar. If a host or guest tell a bad, flat, flawed, horrible joke, they owe a dollar to the jar. It is not specified how the money is spent.
Cubicle Affiliates. If you listen to the show via the stream or through podcasts, and your city is not an affiliate of the Todd-and-Tyler Radio Empire you can sign up to be a cubicle affiliate.
Guests
Frequent guests of “The Todd n Tyler Radio Empire” include Larry the Cable GuyLarry the Cable Guy
Daniel Lawrence Whitney , better known by his stage name and character Larry the Cable Guy, is an American comedian, actor, and former radio personality....
, Lewis Black
Lewis Black
Lewis Niles Black is an American stand-up comedian, author, playwright, social critic and actor. He is known for his comedy style, which often includes simulating a mental breakdown, or an increasingly angry rant, ridiculing history, politics, religion, trends and cultural phenomena...
, Jay Medicine Hat, Dennis Hof
Dennis Hof
Dennis Hof is an American pimp, entrepreneur, and restaurateur. He is best known as the former, owning two brothels in Nevada. His brothels are in Moundhouse, Nevada, a few minutes outside Carson City, less than an hour by car from Reno, Nevada...
, Jack Hanna
Jack Hanna
John Bushnell "Jack" Hanna is an American zookeeper who is the Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. He was Director of the zoo from 1978 to 1993, and is viewed as largely responsible for elevating its quality and reputation. His media appearances have made him one of the most...
, John Beasley
John Beasley
John Beasley may refer to:*John Beasley , American actor*John Beasley , American basketball player*John Beasley , American football player...
, and traveling comedians who performed at the Omaha FunnyBone Comedy Club.
Honors
Todd and Tyler were honored by the Omaha Press Club and inducted as the 106th face on the Barroom Floor on May 19, 2006 and were roastedRoast (comedy)
A roast is an event in which an individual is subjected to a public presentation of comedic insults, praise, outlandish true and untrue stories, and heartwarming tributes, the implication being that the roastee is able to take the jokes in good humor and not as serious criticism or insult, and...
at this event by Larry the Cable Guy.
Todd and Tyler were nominated for the 2006 Medium Market Personality of the Year NAB Marconi Radio Award.
Miscellaneous
- Big P started his internship with T-n-T around the time that Big Pussy Bonpensiero died on the show The Sopranos. As an homage to the Sopranos' Big Pussy, they decided to name their new intern Big Pussy.
- After joining the Wichita market, T-n-T decided to keep track of the Johns and Janes that made it onto the Wichita Anti-Prostitution website, often posting some of the pictures on their website for entertainment. After two years, the city of Wichita took down the pictures and posted the following statement:
"For the past two years the Wichita Police Department has used this space to post photographs and information about individuals who have been arrested and charged with prostitution -related offenses in Wichita. The Department has learned that these photographs and information were being used for purposes that the Department feels were inappropriate. Because of this inappropriate use of information by individuals outside law enforcement, the Department has suspended our practice of posting this information."http://www.wichita.gov/CityOffices/Police/FieldServices/North/Prostitution+Page.htm.
To this date, it is believed that because T-n-T were using the website for entertainment that the Wichita Police Department took down the site.
- The show's syndication started by expanding to Wichita, KS and Springfield, MO in 2006. Between 2007-2009, they added affiliates from Burlington, VT, Billings, MT, San Francisco, CA, and Boise, ID. By May, 2010, T-n-T were dumped by 5 out of the 7 affiliates due to stations flipping formats or low ratings.
- The cast are huge football fanatics and follow the sport closely. Here are the teams that they root for during the football season.
{|
|{|
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! Cast Member
! NFL Team
! College Team
|-
| Tyler
| Pittsburgh Steelers
| Penn State Nittany Lions
|-
| Todd
| Minnesota Vikings
| Arizona State Sun Devils
|-
| Craig
| Green Bay Packers
| Arkansas Razorbacks
|-
| Big P
| Green Bay Packers
| None
|-
| Petey Mac
| Denver Broncos
| Nebraska Cornhuskers
|-
| Black Tony
| Dallas Cowboys
| Miami Hurricanes
|-
| Doc Ed
| Dallas Cowboys
| Rice Owls
|}