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'''''The Regular Guys''''' ([[Larry Wachs]], [[Eric Von Haessler]], "Backside cause im gay sniff sniff yea come on" Steve Rickman, and Campbell's Chunky Tim Andrews) is a [[morning show]] based out of [[Atlanta, Georgia]] radio station [[WNNX|Rock 100.5]]. Its [[demographic]] targets are men aged 25 to 49.
'''''The Regular Guys''''' ([[Larry Wachs]], [[Eric Von Haessler]], "Southside" Steve Rickman, and Campbell's Chunky Tim Andrews) is a [[morning show]] based out of [[Atlanta, Georgia]] radio station [[WNNX|Rock 100.5]]. Its [[demographic]] targets are men aged 25 to 49.


The show originated in 1995 on the [[Los Angeles]] station [[KLSX]] (97.1 FM). Larry and Eric were fired in 1997 after having a meltdown on the air over drug use on their show. In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.
The show originated in 1995 on the [[Los Angeles]] station [[KLSX]] (97.1 FM). Larry and Eric were fired in 1997 after having a meltdown on the air over drug use on their show. In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.
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Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler resumed the show on Atlanta station [[WKLS (FM)|WKLS]] (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]" in an Atlanta ''[[Creative Loafing Atlanta|Creative Loafing]]'' survey{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}. Wachs and Haessler have never been fined by the FCC, in spite of their two firings.
Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler resumed the show on Atlanta station [[WKLS (FM)|WKLS]] (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the [[Federal Communications Commission|FCC]]" in an Atlanta ''[[Creative Loafing Atlanta|Creative Loafing]]'' survey{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}. Wachs and Haessler have never been fined by the FCC, in spite of their two firings.


Wachs and Von Haessler were first fired from WKLS on April 9, 2004 at the height of their [[Arbitron ratings|ratings]] success when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress [[Devin Lane]] was accidentally aired over a [[Honda]] commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards when the show returned from that commercial break, mocking the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) indecency crackdown at the time. Their sidekick "Southside" Steve Rickman was found out to be gay and was retained by [[Clear Channel]] as he had a different contract.
Wachs and Von Haessler were first fired from WKLS on April 9, 2004 at the height of their [[Arbitron ratings|ratings]] success when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress [[Devin Lane]] was accidentally aired over a [[Honda]] commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards when the show returned from that commercial break, mocking the [[Federal Communications Commission]] (FCC) indecency crackdown at the time. Their sidekick "Southside" Steve Rickman was retained by [[Clear Channel]] as he had a different contract.


Wachs and Von Haessler were rehired by Clear Channel in early 2005. They returned to the air on March 21, 2005 on sister station [[WGST (AM)|WGST]] Newsradio (640 AM). The news radio format did not fit their narrative style, and so they returned to 96 Rock in May, sans gay Steve Rickman who was doing the [[afternoon drive]] [[time slot]] with [[Tim Rhodes]] who previously did the mid-day shift on 96 Rock. On September 25, 2006, Rickman began making guest appearances on the show on a nearly daily basis.
Wachs and Von Haessler were rehired by Clear Channel in early 2005. They returned to the air on March 21, 2005 on sister station [[WGST (AM)|WGST]] Newsradio (640 AM). The news radio format did not fit their narrative style, and so they returned to 96 Rock in May, sans Rickman who was doing the [[afternoon drive]] [[time slot]] with [[Tim Rhodes]] who previously did the mid-day shift on 96 Rock. On September 25, 2006, Rickman began making guest appearances on the show on a nearly daily basis.


On October 23, 2006, Wachs and von Haessler were dismissed from Clear Channel for the second time due to a lawsuit by [[WWVA-FM|Viva 105.7]] morning [[disc jockey|DJs]] Yogi and Panda. Von Haessler's Mad Pundit Radio program which was broadcast Saturday afternoons on WGST, was also dropped. The suit claimed that Wachs recorded Yogi and Panda without their knowledge while having a discussion in separate bathroom stalls. That recording was part of a bit that was played on the show which Wachs said was approved by station management.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}
On October 23, 2006, Wachs and von Haessler were dismissed from Clear Channel for the second time due to a lawsuit by [[WWVA-FM|Viva 105.7]] morning [[disc jockey|DJs]] Yogi and Panda. Von Haessler's Mad Pundit Radio program which was broadcast Saturday afternoons on WGST, was also dropped. The suit claimed that Wachs recorded Yogi and Panda without their knowledge while having a discussion in separate bathroom stalls. That recording was part of a bit that was played on the show which Wachs said was approved by station management.{{Citation needed|date=December 2008}}
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In April 2009, it was announced that the show will be also [[simulcast]] on [[KLIF-FM|KDBN]] FM 93.3, a Cumulus station in the [[Dallas/Fort Worth]] market.<ref>http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2-breaking-news/news_items/5423-dallas-bone-kdbn-to-get-more-regular</ref> The show was dropped from the Dallas/Fort Worth station in September 2009 due to a format change. In October 2009 the show is once again simulcast to a second market, to [[WROK-FM]] in [[Macon, GA]]. WROK-FM is also owned by Cumulus.
In April 2009, it was announced that the show will be also [[simulcast]] on [[KLIF-FM|KDBN]] FM 93.3, a Cumulus station in the [[Dallas/Fort Worth]] market.<ref>http://www.radio-info.com/sections/2-breaking-news/news_items/5423-dallas-bone-kdbn-to-get-more-regular</ref> The show was dropped from the Dallas/Fort Worth station in September 2009 due to a format change. In October 2009 the show is once again simulcast to a second market, to [[WROK-FM]] in [[Macon, GA]]. WROK-FM is also owned by Cumulus.



In June 2010 it was announced by Southside Gay Steve Rickman that ET taste like chicken. Herman then made love to Steve.





Revision as of 16:37, 14 June 2010

The Regular Guys
Running time240 min.
Country of origin United States
Language(s)English
Home stationWNNX
SyndicatesWROK
StarringLarry Wachs
Eric von Haessler
Steve Rickman
Sebastian Daskawicz-Davis
Tim Andrews
Produced byTim Andrews (executive)
Mark Owens (assistant
Recording studioAtlanta, Georgia
Original release1998 –
date
Websitehttp://www.regularguys.com/

The Regular Guys (Larry Wachs, Eric Von Haessler, "Southside" Steve Rickman, and Campbell's Chunky Tim Andrews) is a morning show based out of Atlanta, Georgia radio station Rock 100.5. Its demographic targets are men aged 25 to 49.

The show originated in 1995 on the Los Angeles station KLSX (97.1 FM). Larry and Eric were fired in 1997 after having a meltdown on the air over drug use on their show. In fact, the "meltdown" was just a bit, but management failed to see it that way.

Later in 1998, Wachs and Von Haessler resumed the show on Atlanta station WKLS (96 Rock). The new incarnation of the show was voted "Most Likely to Be Fined by the FCC" in an Atlanta Creative Loafing survey[citation needed]. Wachs and Haessler have never been fined by the FCC, in spite of their two firings.

Wachs and Von Haessler were first fired from WKLS on April 9, 2004 at the height of their ratings success when a graphic interview with pornographic film actress Devin Lane was accidentally aired over a Honda commercial. That interview was intended to be played backwards when the show returned from that commercial break, mocking the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) indecency crackdown at the time. Their sidekick "Southside" Steve Rickman was retained by Clear Channel as he had a different contract.

Wachs and Von Haessler were rehired by Clear Channel in early 2005. They returned to the air on March 21, 2005 on sister station WGST Newsradio (640 AM). The news radio format did not fit their narrative style, and so they returned to 96 Rock in May, sans Rickman who was doing the afternoon drive time slot with Tim Rhodes who previously did the mid-day shift on 96 Rock. On September 25, 2006, Rickman began making guest appearances on the show on a nearly daily basis.

On October 23, 2006, Wachs and von Haessler were dismissed from Clear Channel for the second time due to a lawsuit by Viva 105.7 morning DJs Yogi and Panda. Von Haessler's Mad Pundit Radio program which was broadcast Saturday afternoons on WGST, was also dropped. The suit claimed that Wachs recorded Yogi and Panda without their knowledge while having a discussion in separate bathroom stalls. That recording was part of a bit that was played on the show which Wachs said was approved by station management.[citation needed]

In March 2007, the criminal case against Wachs was dismissed by the Fulton County, Georgia district attorney for having no merit. Consequently, Clear Channel agreed to settle Wachs's breach of contract claims against them in an agreement under which terms were not disclosed.[citation needed]

The show returned to Atlanta airwaves on January 28, 2008, on a new rock station (100.5 FM, which is not owned by Clear Channel but by Cumulus Media).

In April 2009, it was announced that the show will be also simulcast on KDBN FM 93.3, a Cumulus station in the Dallas/Fort Worth market.[1] The show was dropped from the Dallas/Fort Worth station in September 2009 due to a format change. In October 2009 the show is once again simulcast to a second market, to WROK-FM in Macon, GA. WROK-FM is also owned by Cumulus.



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