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Tom is a Buffalo comedian and author. And kindred spirit. I must admit, he's funnier in person than on radio, though. That microphone does things to people.
Direct download: Dialog_112906_-_Tom_Waters.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Direct download: Interview_112806_-_Jim_Clymer.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:18 PM
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Bob and I talk about guns and the police state in which we live.
Direct download: Dialog_112806_-_Bob_Confer.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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I maintain that 2006 is 1984. We are living in a police state right now.
Direct download: Dialog_112706_-_Police_State_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_112206_-_Aronow_Quit_and_more.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 6:48 PM
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Tom Christy called in at the beginning of the show to talk about the progress of FAIR.

After we talked with Tom, we talked about the need (or lack thereof) for a draft in America.
Direct download: Dialog_112106_-_FAIR_and_draft.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_112006_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 6:55 PM
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Direct download: Interview_112006_-_John_Cox.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Carme has entertained Vegas for years. Now he's come home to Lockport to entertain us.
Direct download: Interview_111706_-_Carme_Pitrello.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_111706_-_Worst_People_in_the_World.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:29 PM
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Dan created dealnews.com, a great web site with all sorts of cool savings. Also, five callers got gift cards after the show.
Direct download: Interview_111606_-_Dan_de_Grandpre.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_111606_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_111506_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_111406_-_On_Fox_News.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:21 PM
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Direct download: Interview_111306_-_Tim_Larkin.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_111306_-_Guns_and_Taxes.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Tim played some country for us.
Direct download: Interview_111006_-_Tim_Harriger.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Friday's show included Lee Bordeleau talking about his plan to put a sign at the entrance to Niagara County noting our status as the highest taxed county in America. Good stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_111006_-_Lee_Bordeleau.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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This interview is actually two interviews - both with people I've interviewed before: Chris Markowski and Nelson DeMille.
Direct download: Interview_110906_-_Markowski_and_DeMille.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Thursday we kept talking about the results from Tuesday's election. Man I'm feelin' good.
Direct download: Dialog_110906_-_More_Elex_Stuff.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Well, Reynolds might have won. But he didn't win Niagara County. And now he's neutered. Can't hurt us any more. Plus other election results.
Direct download: Dialog_110806_-_Post_Election_Reax.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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I had a couple surprise guests on Tuesday. Conspiracy Bob dropped by to say "hi," as did my friend Dennis Farley. So I wrangled the two of 'em into being my panelists for election day. Hilarity ensued.
Direct download: Dialog_110706_-_Dennis_and_Bob.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Monday we discussed what we'd like to see in a commercial. Kathy Ellis had the best suggestion, going so far as to script something. Good stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_110606_-_Make_a_Good_Commercial.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Jim Budde is a Democrat running in Royalton. Unfortunately, that really hurts his chances of winning the Town Supervisor seat. It's unfortunate because Jim's a good guy, but people will only see him as being "a Democrat." People are weird.
Direct download: Dialog_110306_-_Jim_Budde.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Janet discussed the new voting machines and the imporance of each vote.
Direct download: Interview_110206_-_Janet_Jai.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:04 PM
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The election season has brought out the worst on some of our political folk. I implore you not to reward them for their idiocy.
Direct download: Dialog_110206_-_Dont_Reward_Bad_Behavior.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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The day of reckoning is nearly upon us.
Direct download: Dialog_110106_-_Election_Stuff.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Al discussed his book, LocalPolitics101.
Direct download: Interview_103106_-_Al_Arnold_copy_1.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Direct download: Interview_103106_-_Al_Arnold.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Eric Dondero is a Republican operative who was on the interview to discuss the Libertarian influence in the election. Unfortunately, Eric is one of those Republicans who thinks that "Libertarian" is just a cool new way to say "Republican." Please understand that he's wrong.
Direct download: Interview_103006_-_Eric_Dondero.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:00 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_103006_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Check out the name of the radio station on Tom Reynolds new commerical against "Millionaire Jack Davis."

The devil is in the details, no?

Category: Dialog -- posted at: 11:31 AM
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Direct download: Dialog_102706_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Assemblyman Mike Cole was our guest on Wednesday. Good stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_102506_-_Mike_Cole.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Treasurer Mike White and challenger Louise Kern were in studio to debate the issues. I hope it helps you make an informed decision.
Direct download: Dialog_102406_-_City_Treasurer_Candidates.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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So Sunday, some jerk stole my cell phone while it was in my car on MAIN STREET!!!
Direct download: Dialog_102306_-_Someone_stole_my_cell_phone.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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CONgressMAN Tom Reynolds is a jerk. That sums up the show.
Direct download: Dialog_102006_-_On_Reynolds.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Open Dialog.
Direct download: Dialog_101906_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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I spoke with the creator of Fiki Football, a very cool game similar to one we used to play in school with a folded up piece of paper. Except this is a real piece of leather. Very cool. And fun.

For more info, visit fikisports.com

Direct download: Interview_101706_-_Fiki_Football.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Pat is the Democrat running for Niagara County Treasurer.
Direct download: Dialog_101706_-_Patrick_Brown.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Monday's show was devoted to discussing the cleanup efforts in WNY. I went out and chainsawed over the weekend. It was fun.
Direct download: Dialog_101606_-_Cleanup_Talk.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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A little bit of everything.
Direct download: Dialog_101206_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Mike Tucker, mayor of Lockport, has been recruited to do a commercial for disgraced CONgressMAN Tom Reynolds. We discussed whether it was a good move or not.
Direct download: Dialog_101106_-_Mayor_Mikes_Commercial.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Author David Colgrove was on to discuss his book, "6 p.m. Sunday," a drama about an emergency room and the relationships that occur.
Direct download: Interview_101006_-_David_Colgrove.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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With the recent backlash against the GOP, in the interest of fairness, I have to ask - are Democrats any better? I don't think so.
Direct download: Dialog_101006_-_Are_Democrats_Any_Better.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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The weekend snapped me out of my haze and I remembered ... Tom Reynolds is a jerk. I'm not supporting him.

Direct download: Dialog_100906_-_More_on_Reynolds.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Juda was in studio but the tunes were off his CD.

For more great local music, be sure to check All WNY Radio . com

Direct download: Interview_100606_-_The_Fragile_Path.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:04 PM
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Everyone's picking on poor CONgressMAN Tom Reynolds. Someone needs to stick up for him. I'll be that man ... at least for today.

Direct download: Dialog_100606_-_Sticking_up_for_Reynolds.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Laura is running for election about Assemblyman Mike Cole. She took some phone calls.
Direct download: Dialog_100506_-_Laura_Monte.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Poor CONgressMAN Tom Reynolds is being picked on by "the liberal media." And farmers can't get their crops picked cause their endentured servants were rounded up. It's time for a pity party.
Direct download: Dialog_100306_-_Pity_Party.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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The city seems to be picking on Tom Lambalzer for improving his Main Street business. I think it's a crock. Tom calls in.
Direct download: Dialog_100206_-_Toms_Sign.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Rick is part of "Seldom Herd," a local group of musicians and songwriters who play together. Enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_092906_-_Rick_Heenan.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Mayor Mike Tucker. Live in studio. I was much more rational then the day before.
Direct download: Dialog_092906_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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Meg is a representative from the Niagara International Kite Festival. She was quite interesting. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_092806_-_Meg_Albers.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:06 PM
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I was soooooo irritated at all the stupid little things going on in Lockport. And the mayor's on tomorrow. I wanted listeners to help me vent. Instead, most made it worse. Oh well.
Direct download: Dialog_092806_-_Talk_Me_Off_the_Ledge.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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Political ads suck. Politicians flyer's all seem to say they've solved all the worlds problems.
Direct download: Dialog_092706_-_Political_Ads.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Jerry is a writer for the Oregonian ... and also for Nascar magazines. WLVL's Racin' Ray was thrilled.
Direct download: Dialog_092606_-_Jerry_Boone.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Newfane is a crazy place.
Direct download: Dialog_092506_-_Together_We_Quit.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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I'm cheap. I like to save money. I thought that maybe other frugal people out there would give me new ideas to save money. I didn't really get many ... just that I should get a wood stove. Well, now I've ruined it. Gave up the whole show. Sorry.

Listen anyway.

Direct download: Dialog_092206_-_Frugality.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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It seems to me that in Lockport we make it easy on some people ... and not so easy on others. Especially when it comes to starting and maintaining a business.

Why is that?

Direct download: Dialog_092106_-_Economic_Development.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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The folks from the Historical Society make their monthly visit.
Direct download: DIalog_092006_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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Some fool decided this would be "National Talk Like a Pirate Day."

While not as cool as "No Pants Day," I thought it was a cool thing ... so we did that ... and more.

Enjoy.

Direct download: Dialog_091906_-_Pirate_Day.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Ten years ago some politicrats decided we should take a day to honor the Constitution.

Six years ago some idiot in Washington decided that the Constitution is "just a g-d piece of paper."

Nice.

Direct download: Dialog_091806_-_Constitution_Day.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Karl Reily was on to talk about the government's claim that "Liberty Dollars are illegal." (they're not)

We also discussed the primary (same as it ever was).

Direct download: Dialog_091506_-_Liberty_Dollar_and_Primary_Results.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Lou was in studio taking phone calls about a hot zone on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Niagara Falls. Scary stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_091406_-_Lou_Ricciuti.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Listeners last chance to stump for their candidate.
Direct download: Dialog_091206_-_Primary_Day.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Of course, like every other talk show host in America, I was talking about the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on NY and DC. Unfortunately, the phones weren't functioning right and I had to do some post-editing to make it sound good on the podcast.
Direct download: Dialog_091106_-_Five_Years.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Madeleine and Jeremy Mohr were in studio on Friday. They sounded so good, I signed them up to be the opening band for Lockport's new Canalside Concert - to be held Tuesday, Sept. 19th at 5:30 at Widewaters Marina.

Check my other website for more details.

Direct download: Interview_090806_-_Madeleine_White.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:28 PM
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Tom Reynolds' commercial calling Jack Davis "millionaire Jack Davis," is so dishonest and so vile. How can anyone stand up for Reynolds? Well, they don't on my show. In fact, I don't know too many people that like him.
Direct download: Dialog_090806_-_On_Tom_Reynolds.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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KT's back for another interview. I thought this one went well. We had a bit of a disagreement about Hillary Clinton's "promise." Good stuff.
Direct download: Interview_090706_-_KT_McFarland.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:10 PM
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Greg Lewis, manager of our fair county, was in studio for his regular visit. Lots of sports commentary going on here.
Direct download: Dialog_090706_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Joe Bruno runs the NY State Senate. He said he's sick of hearing about the shape the upstate economy is in. Poor Joe Bruno. And now Scott's even more pissed at him than before.
Direct download: Dialog_090606_-_Joe_Bruno_and_more.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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John Clifton is the Libertarian candidate for governor in New York.

Tuesday, he and I talked about who he is and what he stands for.

Check electclifton.org for more details on John.

 

Direct download: Interview_090506_-_John_Clifton.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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Niagara County's GOP chief returns to Dialog after a lengthy absense. Hopefully it won't take him a year and a half to come back again.
Direct download: Dialog_090506_-_Henry_Wojtaszek.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Basil owns Spices Restaurant and wanted to move downtown. The city nixed that idea and Basil's upset about it. Good show.
Direct download: Dialog_090406_-_Basil_Davis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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DJ Hook is a club DJ in Buffalo. He came to the Lockport studios to talk about how he works it.

Good interview.

Direct download: Interview_090106_-_DJ_Hook.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker in studio.
Direct download: Dialog_090106_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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A Lockport woman claims to have seen the Virgin Mary in her tree. We talk about things we've seen.
Direct download: Dialog_083106_-_Seeing_Things.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Clarence Ragland and Joe Bartholemew were in studio talking about the Lake Ontario RC Flyers. Got some good phone calls.
Direct download: Dialog_083006_-_RC_Flyers.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Marc joined us to talk about the "Net Neutrality Act." Basically it keeps the internet free and open. You'll have to listen for more details.
Direct download: Interview_082906_-_Marc_Odien_of_WNY_Media_Network.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:00 PM
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A teacher in Batavia, NY wants a sex change operation. And the parents are opposed to it. Good discussions.

Direct download: Dialog_082906_-_Sex_Change.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_082806_-_Slacker_Monday.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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The Wheezing Stumblers are off to NYC. But they wanted to do a little radio in WNY before they left. Different from what we're used to.
Direct download: Interview_082506_-_The_Wheezing_Stumblers.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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Dennis is a musician and a friend of mine. He didn't say much, but that's alright.
Direct download: Dialog_082506_-_Dennis_Farley.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:19 AM
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Niagara County Legislator Jason Murgia filled in for Henry Wojtaszek.
Direct download: Dialog_082406_-_Jason_Murgia.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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So the show isn't really about the Sheriff's Parking Ramp. It's about the Sheriff's Department and the Lockport downtown parking ramp - two things I think we should get rid of.
Direct download: Dialog_082306_-_Sheriffs_Parking_Ramp.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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Town Supervisor Marc Smith makes his inaugural appearance on Dialog. He assures me it won't be his last.
Direct download: Dialog_082206_-_Marc_Smith.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Snakes on a Plane comes out today.

Yeah.

Direct download: Dialog_081806_-_SoaP_Day_5.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Tom is the alderman of the city's 1st Ward. he was into the snakes thing. In fact, he brought me a toy snake. We talked about a lot of city issues - not just ones in the 1st Ward. Good stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_081706_-_Tom_Grzebinski.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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The Niagara County Historical Society was our guest ... but I still talked about snakes alot.

 

Direct download: Dialog_081606_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Chris is a talk show host and financial guy from Florida. We talked about deficit spending and the GOP's lack of "conservatism."

Chris was a GREAT interview. Listen repeatedly.

Direct download: Interview_081506_-_Chris_Markowski.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:04 PM
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In our second edition of SoaP week, we talk about abnormal fears ...
Direct download: Dialog_081506_-_Fears.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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With Snakes on a Plane being released on Friday, we're celebrating the week with snake themed shows ...

Snakes on a Plane, of course, is heralded for it's "brutally honest title," so I want brutally honest names for other things, too.

Fun stuff - with special SoaP intro.

Direct download: Dialog_081406_-_Brutally_Honest_Titles.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:22 PM
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Siriun Geometry - from Niagara Falls - filled in on the fly for a band that no-showed. They didn't play ... but we listened to some of their tracks and they talked about them. In studio with them - Christian Fisher, their publicist. He was in PR whore mode. Kinda funny. We both knew each others names were familiar and came to realize, he published a book by two women I met in NYC last year. Small world.
Direct download: Interview_081106_-_Siriun_Geometry.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:15 PM
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Lockport has been a community with racial tension and this show discusses - and attempts to alleviate - the problem.
Direct download: Dialog_081106_-_Race_Issues.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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In preparation for the upcoming "race forum," Lenny was on to talk about the format. And we had open Dialog, too.
Direct download: Dialog_081006_-_Lenny_Thomas_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Niagara County's Democratic Chairman was in studio.
Direct download: Dialog_080906_-_Dan_Rivera.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:15 PM
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I was in Toronto ... so Tom hosted the show for me. Thanks, Tom.
Direct download: Dialog_080706_-_Tom_Christy_Hosts.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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Oral Roberts, a Christian singer, was in to help promote the upcoming Kingdom Bound, a Christian music and worship festival at Darien Lake.

Direct download: Interview_080406_-_Oral_Roberts.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:06 PM
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This one's about as short as they come. I followed this little ditty up with the KT McFarland interview from a few days earlier.
Direct download: Dialog_080406_-_Short_Show.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Niagara County Manager Greg Lewis.
Direct download: Dialog_080306_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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We talked about Chemical Waste Management and fight clubs ... and their illegality. I believe that if two grown men want to duke it out, more power to 'em.
Direct download: Dialog_080206_-_CWM_and_Fight_Clubs.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 1:05 PM
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GOP Senate candidate KT McFarland was a pretty good interview. Listen for yourself.
Direct download: Interview_080106_-_KT_McFarland.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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It was particularly hot ... so I decided to talk about something that MAKES me hot. The theft of private property by the government ... also known as Eminent Domain.
Direct download: Dialog_080106_-_Got_Me_Hot_Eminent_Domain.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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This guy from Lockport wants to put a Beatles museum on Market Street. Some people think it's a great idea. Others, not as much.
Direct download: Dialog_073106_-_Beatles_Museum.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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Dennis and Andy's peculiar style of music.
Direct download: Interview_072806_-_Magic_Tonez.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:08 PM
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Mayor's monthly visit.
Direct download: Dialog_072806_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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The Carson and Barnes Circus was in town. We talked about it. Good times.
Direct download: Dialog_072706_-_Circus.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Over the past several years, I've often referred to something as one of the area's "jewels." So I decided to start a list ... and asked for help. Lots of good phone calls on this show - a positive one.

Direct download: Dialog_072606_-_Jewels_of_Lockport_and_Niagara.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Direct download: Interview_072506_-_Scott_Perdue.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:13 PM
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'nuff said.
Direct download: Dialog_072506_-_Impeach_Bush.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_072406_-_Slacker_Monday.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Dorothy Drummond, our resident Middle East expert, joined us for part of the show. After that, it was a free-fer-all.
Direct download: Dialog_072106_-_Dorothy_Drummond_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Bob Confer and Tom Christy co-hosted the show (along with Scott, of course) and we had a round-table that was a lot of fun. Thanks to Racin' Ray Sherman for engineering this episode to make it possible.
Direct download: Dialog_072006_-_The_Media_Trio.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_071906_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:25 PM
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Tim, editor of the Union Sun & Journal was the guest.
Direct download: Dialog_071806_-_Tim_Marren.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Jairid, also known as Best of Intentions, was in studio on Friday. The first two songs were aired live - and are a little horse. The third and fourth song are internet only editions and are a little smoother.

Enjoy.

Of course, for more local music - and whenever you want it - surf on over to my other website for a 24/7 stream of local tunes.

Direct download: Interview_071406_-_Best_of_Intentions.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 7:43 AM
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Direct download: Interview_071706_-_Bryan_Eisenberg.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:15 PM
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Folks from the Rotary Club dropped by Monday to talk about the Make a Splash project to fix the Lockport Pool. After that, we had open Dialog.

Direct download: Dialog_071706_-_Make_a_Splash_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:26 PM
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Local activist, Lenny Thomas, wants to have a forum to get some stuff aired out. Some people think he's part of the problem. He thinks he's part of the solution. He called to discuss. The show is short to make room for the interview with Jonathan Linkov. Enjoy.

Direct download: Dialog_071406_-_Race_Issues.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:33 PM
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This interview didn't air in its entirely on WLVL. The last few minutes was cut off. But here's the whole thing for download and continual enjoyment.
Direct download: Interview_071306_-_Jonathan_Linkov.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 11:38 AM
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Direct download: Dialog_071306_-_Stem_Cell_Research.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Pets Plus was raided by the Erie County SPCA. Some people thought Pets Plus got what they deserved. Others were shocked.

Good show.

Direct download: Dialog_071206_-_Pets_Plus.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_071106_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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I compared the the Trojan wars to the war in Iraq. And we talked about a bunch of other stuff, too.

Enjoy.

Direct download: Dialog_071006_-_Troy_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Find Osama. Lose the penny.

Listen to the show for more depth.

Direct download: Dialog_070706_-_Osama_and_the_Penny.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_070606_-_Office_of_Censorship.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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This was the first show with phone calls in a week.
Direct download: Dialog_070506_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Fresh off the string of hangups, I decided to turn the table and have a friend of mine fake a bunch of calls.

This is the first and only show that I've done that set up phone calls.

And all the callers are one person.

Funny stuff.

Direct download: Dialog_070306_-_Ethnic_Callers.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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Kevin McCarthy sounded great on Friday. And he was very interesting, too. Sometimes its difficult to stop talking with the guests so they can play their tunes. Enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_063006_-_Kevin_McCarthy.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:18 PM
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Friday was day 2 of not taking phone calls. Talking for 45 minutes without a net is really easier than I imagined - as long as I'm prepared. I promise to return to the phones on Monday.
Direct download: Dialog_063006_-_Still_No_Calls.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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I'm not dealing with idiots who call and hang up all the time. And the easiest way to not get hung up on is to not answer the phone. So I took this show solo. All Scott Leffler. All the time. It was fun. We talked about flag burning and Superman's sexual orientation. Oh, and Abe Lincoln's, too.
Direct download: Dialog_062906_-_Thank_you_for_Calling.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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For some reason Wednesday, some people decided to be smart-asses and call the show repeatedly and hang up. Thanks to technology, Scott caught one of 'em. Overall, the show was irrititating and unlistenable because of the juvenility of some morons (and not Scott, this time - different morons).
Direct download: Dialog_062806_-_People_Got_Hang_Ups.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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It's always fun when Bob's on cause we share a feeling of contempt for government ... or at least the way government is run. Tom Christy called in at the end of the show. He's a funny guy.
Direct download: Dialog_062706_-_Bob_Confer.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Monday we checked in with the folks from the Fair Tax group to see what's going on with it. Among other things, we found out that just a single NY Congressperson has taken a stance on the Fair Tax ... and that was to oppose it. Those congresspeople are slippery, aren't they?
Direct download: Interview_062606_-_Steve_Hayes_Fair_Tax.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:19 PM
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Monday I discussed several topics, including Congressman Reynolds' fakeness, the attack ad against Harry Apolito and the financial woes of the Brewhaus.
Direct download: Dialog_062606_-_Plethora_Stuff.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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The guys from Trick Question had a great time playing in studio. And they sounded good, too. Hard to believe they're all 16-year-olds. Good job, guys.
Direct download: Interview_062306_-_Trick_Question.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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Mayor Tucker was in. Fun as usual. Although, I think I irritated him by calling the Common Council stupid.
Direct download: Dialog_062306_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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Eric is running for congress in the 20th district of New York. He's a Libertarian. We talked about his goals and plans. It was a great interview. Especially if you love freedom.
Direct download: Interview_062206_-_Eric_Sundwall.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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John Hall and Melissa Dunlap chose "summertime memories" and "state signs" as the topics du jour. We got some interesting phone calls. Enjoy.

Direct download: Dialog_062106_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:16 PM
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I think it's unfair that so much of local government funding comes from property taxes. I think there's got to be a way to even things out and make them more equitable. In this show, we discussed a few ways to share the tax burden more fairly.
Direct download: Dialog_062006_-_City_Revenue.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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The Lefflers jumped in their car this weekend and fled down the coast to beautiful Virginia. It was my topic du jour when I returned.
Direct download: Dialog_061906_-_Vacation_Wrapup.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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Thursday's interview was on finances and new rules regarding IRAs and 401(k)s.

Direct download: Interview_061506_-_Jim_Lang.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:06 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_061506_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_061406_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:28 PM
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Politicians priorities are so out of whack. Locally, it seems that skateboarding the the biggest problem in the world. While congress seems to think that people not speaking English will be our downfall. Thank God theres no real crime or poverty or anything like that.
Direct download: Dialog_061306_-_Skateboarding_in_English.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:23 PM
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The State of New York, in its infinite wisdom, is considering giving drivers licenses to illegal immigrants. Huh? Doesn't make sense to me either.
Direct download: Dialog_061206_-_Illegal_Drivers_Licences.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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The whole crew from Flyin' Blind Blues Band set up in studio and sounded great. Hope you enjoyed it live. If not. listen to it over and over on the podcast. For more Flyin' Blind, check my friend's podcast. And for more great local music 24/7, don't forget my other web site.
Direct download: Interview_060906_-_Flyin_Blind_Blues_Band.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Dan Rivera is the chairman of the Niagara County Democratic Committee. He says they're not dead yet. 'tis only a flesh wound.
Direct download: Dialog_060906_-_Dan_Rivera.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:29 PM
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Niagara County Manager Greg Lewis.
Direct download: Dialog_060806_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_060706_-_Mount_View_and_more.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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Despite the date, nothing evil happened.

*phew!

Direct download: Dialog_060606_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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Looks like the GOP is in trouble, so they've to bring out the old standards - flag burning and gay marriage. Yup, we're at war right now, but the most important thing we can do is legislate against flag burning and gay marriage. What a crock.
Direct download: Dialog_060506_-_Congressional_Pandering.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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The Rochester band Serenity Falls was in studio on Friday to discuss an upcoming Amnesty International fundraiser to combat violence against women. They were there late, but stayed a little late, too - just for you. Enjoy the podcast. And don't forget, you can hear more great local music here.
Direct download: Interview_060206_-_Serenity_Falls.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_060206_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Keith talked about his project, Vocab Rock. Similar to the old Schoolhouse Rock we grew up with, Vocab Rock teaches through music. But this is designed to teach for the SAT or ACT. Good stuff.

Direct download: Interview_060106_-_Keith_London.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Direct download: Dialog_060106_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Two local residents sat in studio to talk about issues with the recent assessment process. Good stuff.

Direct download: Dialog_053106_-_Assessment_issues.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Open eclectic.
Direct download: Dialog_053006_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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JD Silver rocked the joint. Thanks to the boys (and girl) from Engine 38.
Direct download: Interview_052606_-_JD_Silver.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:16 PM
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Mayor Tucker made quite an announcement on Friday, saying that assessment increases would be reduced by 40 percent across the board. He didn't tell the paper. He didn't even tell WLVL's news department. He told you directly - and he chose Dialog to do it. We also discussed Tom Lambalzer's sign issues. And took lots of calls. Good show.
Direct download: Dialog_052606_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Al Garza from the Minutemen organization was on talking about the president's plan for border security and the Minutemen's plan to build a fence on the Arizona/Mexico border. Good stuff.
Direct download: Interview_052506_-_Al_Garza_Minutemen.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Greater Niagara News' Tim Schmitt was in studio talking Thursday. He and I mainly talked hockey since the Sabres are such a hot commodity. I hope he joins us again in the finals.
Direct download: Dialog_052506_-_Tim_Schmitt.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Wednesday we talked about the president's border security plan again ... and also David Ulrich's tax breaks on 80 Main Street. A good show.

Direct download: Dialog_052406_-_Immigration_and_Ulrich.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:12 PM
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US&J Columnist and fellow Libertarian Bob Confer was in studio Tuesday talking about stupid things state government does and other things. Bob also agreed to make a montly foray into the studio to talk about similar topics.
Direct download: Dialog_052306_-_Bob_Confer.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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A plethera of topics. Sorry for the delay in uploading. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_052206_-_Baby_Bunny_Ketchup_and_More.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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The HOaX was May 19th's Interview guest. But, alas, they had navigation problems and didn't show up in time for the live show ... but, not to worry, they still recorded 30 minutes worth of music. We'll air this on WLVL on June 16th. You get it early on the podcast.

Direct download: Interview_051906_-_The_HOaX.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Friday's show was a mish-mosh of everything ... all mixed up like.
Direct download: Dialog_051906_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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We talked with Richard Armstrong, author of a book entitled "God Doesn't Shoot Craps - A Divine Comedy." He gave us some tips and tricks on how to get freebies out of casinos.
Direct download: Interview_051806_-_Richard_Armstrong.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:08 PM
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This little episode is with Cambria resident and frequent Dialog caller Pete Schul, who is upset about the way government treats us ... so he played a couple songs for our listening pleasure. This will run as-is during the May 29th Dialog. But it's on the internet early. Enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_051806_-_Pete_Schul.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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A lot going on in Niagara. We discussed a multitude of things.
Direct download: Dialog_051806_-_Three_and_a_half_topics.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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In Scott's absense, Good Neighbor Dave Marmon hosted Dialog with guests John Hall and Melissa Dunlap from the Niagara County Historical Society.
Direct download: Dialog_051706_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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The president unveiled a plan to have the National Guard protect the border from illegal aliens. We discussed it. Lots of ... let's say "contentious" ,,, comments.
Direct download: Dialog_051606_-_Border_Security.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:20 PM
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The City of Lockport sent out it's annual letters telling people the value of their property (for tax purposes). People were a little upset. We had group therapy.
Direct download: Dialog_051506_-_Black_Monday_Reval.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:15 PM
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The guys from Free Henry rocked out in studio. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_051206_-_Free_Henry.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:12 PM
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UAW Local 686 voted to authorize a strike at Delphi. Friday we talked about it.
Direct download: Dialog_051206_-_Delphi_Strike_Vote.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:09 PM
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Lyndon LaRouche was our guest on Thursday, talking about the impending American financial collapse and what we can do to stop it. For more information on Lyndon, check larouchepac.org.

 

Direct download: Interview_051106_-_Lyndon_LaRouche.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:06 PM
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Checkers guru John Herberger was in studio on Thursday talking about his bid to be the National Checkers Champ. He's going to Medina, Ohio in June and needs $500 to cover his expenses. Callers loved him. I did too. After John left, I complained about the "just say yes" ad campaign by the State Teacher's Union. To quote Ruthie, "What a Crock!" Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_051106_-_John_Herberger.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Last week, a couple Lockport police cars smacked into each other on their way to a car chase. Three people got injured in the accident. Because of that, the guy they were chasing was charged with three counts of assault. Assault in absentia. How is that possible? I was a little perturbed. So were several callers. Good show. Enjoy.

Direct download: Dialog_051006_-_Law_of_Unintended_Consequences.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Four school board candidates from three different school districts made their cases right to the people on Tuesday. Thanks to the candidates for their participation and to the callers for questions.
Direct download: Dialog_050906_-_School_Board_Candidates.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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Bob Z, a musician from the Queen City was in studio singing a few songs, including one done just for Cinco De Mayo. Find out more about bob at his website.
Direct download: Interview_050506_-_Bob_Z.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:24 PM
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Friday's show was a bit of a release for Scott. He got to talk about all the stupid things the Democratic Party does. Scott, a reformed Democrat, says the donkeys (asses?) missed a great opportunity to take a seat in the ASSembly (coincindence, I think not). Was he too hard on the Dems? You be the judge.
Direct download: Dialog_050506_-_Democrats_Piss_Me_Off.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Joe Ritz is a former writer for both the Buffalo News and the Courier Express. He shared some stories about his time as a writer and some personal accounts of his life.

Buy his book here.

Direct download: Interview_050406_-_Joe_Ritz.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:14 PM
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Niagara County Manger Greg Lewis was in studio Thursday to discuss his desire for a contract extension, among other things. We got some incredibly rude phone calls from some union folk. Some people are somethin' else, ya know?
Direct download: Dialog_050406_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Wednesday, John Harrison, the official ice cream taster for Edy's ice cream, was our guest. And he brought ice cream for everyone to eat. We opened up the lobby at the WLVL studios and invited the public to taste what John was offering. It was a fun show. A very nice change of pace.
Direct download: Dialog_050306_-_John_Harrison.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:54 PM
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This week is home to many great events including the ice cream guy coming Wednesday, Cinco De Mayo and ... No Pants Day. What other great events could we celebrate?

On May 5th, leave the trousers behind.

Direct download: Dialog_050206_-_Contrived_Holidays.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:57 PM
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Monday's show was a plea to listeners to vote in Tuesday's special election for NY State Assembly. And we talked about some other stuff, too. It's a short show cause we had to cut away for a Nascar race.

Direct download: Dialog_050106_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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Andy Herman (without his band) was the guest on Music Friday for April 28th. He did four songs and talked a little bit about life. Thanks, Andy.
Direct download: Interview_042806_-_Andy_Herman_Podcast.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Mayor Mike was in studio on Friday talking about Lockport issues. Many called to wish him a happy retirement, as he had just left his long-time job at Delphi. Lots of calls. Good show.
Direct download: Dialog_042806_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Thursday's guest on the Interview was Assembly Candidate Joe DeMare. He's running a write-in campaign for the seat recently vacated by Sanda Lee Wirth. We talked about the Green Party's principles and how hard it is to run as a write-in candidate.

Direct download: Interview_042706_-_Joseph_DeMare.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:05 PM
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We spoke with Shane and Daniel Buczek about their ordeal at HSBC arena involving the Liberty Dollar. Plus local distributor Karl Reile checked in. And we took a bunch of calls. Overall, a good informative show, IMHO.
Direct download: Dialog_042706_-_Liberty_Dollar.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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PC Tony was in studio on Wednesday talking about - among other things - whether to legalize marijuana. He says no.  I disagree. Several new callers. Nice to hear.
Direct download: Dialog_042606_-_PC_Tony_on_Mary_Jane.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:26 PM
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NYS Assembly candidate Mike Cole was in studio Tuesday taking phone calls from listeners on his candidacy.
Direct download: Dialog_042506_-_Mike_Cole.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Monday's show was all over the place. Listen. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_042406_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Mary is half of the band "Under New Management." Unfortunately, her partner in crime ... er music, Megan Erbacher, was unable to attend. So Mary did a couple solo tunes and we played a couple of their songs off a demo CD. Enjoy. I did.
Direct download: Interview_042106_-_Mary_Palmer_-_Under_New_Management.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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County Manager Greg Lewis is looking at another job. It pays a lot more than Niagara County pays. He says he wants to stay here ... but adds that we should sweeten the pot. What do you think Greg Lewis is worth? Plus we talked about Union Station. A man wants to buy the old train depot and refurbish it. Which I think is great. I just don't want him to do it with government money. Do you think it's worth it?
Direct download: Dialog_042106_-_Greg_Lewis_etc.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Thursday's show was on the topic of marijuana and whether it should be legalized. I think it should. Some listeners did, too. Others, of course, did not. What do you think?
Direct download: Dialog_042006_-_The_420.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:28 PM
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The Niagara County Historical Society had a topic about a man wandering from Niagara County to Alaska ... but it was not well recieved. We played an alphabet game to end the show.
Direct download: Dialog_041906_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:19 PM
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Tuesday's show was fun. Disorganized, but fun. Actually, maybe that's WHY it was fun. We talked about my Dyngus Day, taxes, Jeff Bono being sold down the river by his Democrat friends in the Assembly, and more. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_041806_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:42 PM
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Monday's show was mainly about taxes and the taxes (alot) and what we get out of it (not alot). We also discussed the upcoming Dyngus Day celebrations at area watering holes.
Direct download: Dialog_041706_-_Taxes_and_Dyngus_Day.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:12 PM
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Friday I had my friend Joe Speer cohost the show. It was a lot of fun. He's crazy. Hope you enjoyed it.
Direct download: Dialog_041406_-_Joe_Speer.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:36 PM
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Kathy discussed her book that she wrote for her daughter called, "It's Springtime in My Backyard." It's a very good book for kindergarten aged children or thereabout.
Direct download: Interview_041306_-_Kathy_Mazur.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Gene talked about his book, "Duck - The Ultimate Dick Cheney Survival Bible." It was quite funny.
Direct download: Interview_041306_-_Gene_Stone.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Peter Soemann was our guest on Thursday to discuss the ongoings at the Newfane School District.
Direct download: Dialog_041306_-_Peter_Soemann_Newfane_CARES.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:36 PM
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Wednesday's show was about the situation with the Buffalo Bills. Now, I'm a Bills fan, too. But I don't believe that professional sports franchises should get public money. Period. Listen for some good discussion on the matter.
Direct download: Dialog_041206_-_Poor_Ralph_Wilson.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Tuesday's show started out very slow, but picked up towards the end. If you've never heard the show before, don't judge it by this one. :)
Direct download: Dialog_041106_-_Slacker_Tuesday.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:22 PM
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Monday's Interview was with a gentleman Victor Regino, a legal immigrant from the Dominican Republic.
Direct download: Interview_041006_-_Victor_Regino.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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Monday's show was all about stupid laws. Good participation. The most important thing to remember from the show is "if you're having five women in your car at once, go fast." I don't see myself running into that situation ... but if I ever do, now I know.
Direct download: Dialog_041006_-_Dumb_Laws.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Lockport rockers Gil Transit tore it up Friday. This is the first band that we've had for Music Friday that's brought drums. The levels are a bit loose, but it's hella fun to listen to anyway.
Direct download: Interview_040706_-_Gil_Transit.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Friday's show was an open format. We complained about a multitude of things.  :)
Direct download: Dialog_040706_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Niagara County Manager Greg Lewis was in studio on Thursday taking your phone calls.
Direct download: Dialog_040606_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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With the passing of Sandra Lee Wirth, there's a special election in the 142nd Assembly district. Jeff Bono is the Democratic candidate. He was our guest on Tuesday.
Direct download: Dialog_040406_-_Jeff_Bono.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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Scott was at a seminar on how to be a good employee, and while Scott was flirting with other corporate detainees, Tom Christy was hosting Dialog. I'm told he did a great job, but I can't confirm it. Who told me? Oh, that would be Tom Christy.  :)
Direct download: Dialog_040306_-_Tom_Christy_Hosting.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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These guys came out from NU to play some tunes. Sounded great. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Interview_033106_-_Variety_Hour.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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People always ask me why I'm always so negative. They want to know why I don't just talk about good things. Soooooo Friday I did just that. And NO ONE CALLED. That's why I don't just talk about good things. People just want to bitch. It's sad, but it's the truth in talk. And I'm all about the truth. Enjoy my happy thoughts, though.
Direct download: Dialog_033106_-_Feelgood_Friday.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Thursday's show was primarily about school funding and dealt with the Campaign for Fiscal Equity and the Alliance for Quality Eduction. Some interesting phone calls and a very interesting guest. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_033006_-_Fabiola_Friot.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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Wednesday, we took a couple of local news topics and rolled it into a nice philosophical discussion on the First Amendment. Should Ann Marie Reeb be allowed at the Starpoint meetings? And is it okay to anonymously flame people on the internet? Starpoint and the feds say no, respectively. Oh, and Donna Piezella announced to the world that she's running for the school board in Newfane. Good for her.
Direct download: Dialog_032906_-_First_Amendment.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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Alderwoman Phyllis Green was back in studio on Tuesday to finish the conversation about the potential deal with the Lockport Fire Department. We took several phone calls and, as usual, I picked on her.
Direct download: Dialog_032806_-_Phyllis_Green.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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Brian Nesline, a graphic designer and the artist behind Faces of Buffalo was on to talk about the new American Flag mosiac, a fundraiser for Jammies for GIs.
Direct download: Interview_032706_-_Brian_Nesline.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:04 PM
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I got a ticket on Friday night, which I, of course, bitched about. And the people gave me free legal advice on how to deal with it. Plus I talked about my dentist appointment, my skunk, and the church in North Tonawanda advising people that homosexuality is an abomination. Overall, a good show.
Direct download: Dialog_032706_-_Speeding_Ticket_Blues.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Ron and Nancy cut it close on time, showing up Friday just before they were set to start playing, but the weren't any worse for the wear. It was a different brand of music than we've been used to from Music Friday's, but it was a very welcome change of pace. The best part is that they played "Little Brown Shack Out Back." Hope you enjoy. Their Web Site.
Direct download: Interview_032406_-_Ron_and_Nancy.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:04 PM
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Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker was in studio Friday talking about downtown development, garbage, speeders and blight.
Direct download: Dialog_032406_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:22 PM
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Sean Kelly is a professor at Niagara University. He also wrote a book about congressional committee assignments. If you enjoy process, you'll enjoy this show. If not, I'm sure there's something good on MTV right now.
Direct download: Interview_032306_-_Sean_Q_Kelly.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:13 PM
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David Arkin, managing editor of the news group that is Greater Niagara was my guest on Thursday. He brought with him Laura Wahler, the features editor; and Tim Schmitt, the sports editor of the group. The time flew, which means I enjoyed it. Hope you did, too.
Direct download: Dialog_032306_-_GNN.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Getting rid of the Industrial Development Agency and the GLDC was just one of the hair-brained ideas Leffler had on Wednesday's show. A vast improvement from the suckage that was Tuesday's Dialog. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_032206_-_Abolish_the_IDA.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:19 PM
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I was supposed to have a guest on Tuesday. Becuase of that, I wasn't prepared. And since she didn't show up, I sounded like crap. Speaking of crap, I talked about Bob Rooney's website and had a lovely conversation with Mz. Gloomy Day. Friggin brilliant.
Direct download: Dialog_032106_-_Open_Suckage.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Chris Sax performed three songs in studio on Friday. One, an original, and the other two were covers of great classic songs. Chris is only a junior in high school.
Direct download: Interview_031706_-_Chris_Sax.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:17 PM
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Friday's show featured a plethera of topics, including: the cigarette tax on indians, the Occidental Building in Niagara Falls, illegal aliens, and more. A good show. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_031706_-_Eclectic.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Absentee Alderwoman Phyllis Green was in studio on Thursday to talk about her penchant for vacations and to discuss the situation at the fire department. We barely got into the fire department deal, so we'll have Phyllis on again soon to do that. Math does not make for good radio, BTW.
Direct download: Dialog_031606_-_Phyllis_Green.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Paul Oates sat in as a special guest with the Niagara County Historical Society to discuss the topic of local dairies and their histories.
Direct download: Dialog_031506_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:17 PM
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Tuesday we took an article from the Union-Sun and Journal on superintendent salaries ... and mixed it with an article from Parade Magazine on everyone elses salaries ... and turned it into a pretty darn good show. Oddly, Business First had a story on the same topic later that day. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_031406_-_What_People_Make.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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On Monday, Scott mourned the passing of Assemblywoman Sandra Lee Wirth, talked about Phyllis Green's absence and shared a sad experience with listeners ... and they shared, in turn. Honestly, one of the better shows we've had in the past couple months. IMHO.
Direct download: Dialog_031306_-_Two_GOP_Women_and_a_Bunny.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Lockport's Handsome Jack was in studio performing and discussing their work. They played two acoustic songs and we listened to a third off their CD. Listen for these guys around Western New York this summer.
Direct download: Interview_031006_-_Handsome_Jack.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Amy and Jim were in studio Friday to discuss emergency contraception. It was a good discussion with some good phone calls ... and some very obvious set ups. Oh well. It happens, I guess. Download. Enjoy. Repeat.
Direct download: Dialog_031006_-_Amy_White_and_Jim_Hufnagel.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:14 PM
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Katherine's new book "Help Mom! Hollywood is in my Hamper," is based - in my opinion - on a false assumption. But its a good book to share with your kids. And talk about it with them afterwards. For my daughters opinion on the matter, download Monday's interview.
Direct download: Interview_030906_-_Katherine_DeBrecht.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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Niagara County Manager Greg Lewis talked about Niagara County issues - including a proposal giving preferential treatment to local businesses - and took phone calls.
Direct download: Dialog_030906_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 AM
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Wednesday's show sucked. A coupla jokers kept calling and hanging up, ruining the flow of the show. Gee - think it mighta been the fire department union? Since it was them I was talking about? I wonder ...
Direct download: Dialog_030806_-_Fire_Greyhounds.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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My daughter Emily returns to "The Interview" to discuss the new book by Katherine Debrecht.The sound is a bit tinny cause the acoustics at my home studio isn't nearly as good as the ones at WLVL.
Direct download: Interview_030606_-_Emily_Leffler.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 3:02 PM
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Monday's show went right to the phones, just like I promised we would. Topics varied widely. I also discussed Bill Clinton's search for interns and Brokeback Mountain. Overall a good show.
Direct download: Dialog_030606_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 2:55 PM
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Jason was in studio at WLVL and performed and amazing SIX SONGS in the time we had together. Three of the songs he played were his own and three were cover tunes. If you liked Jason's music, buy a CD. I hope you guys are supporting local music.
Direct download: Interview_030306_-_Jason_Wilhelm.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:14 PM
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We talked about a bunch of stuff on Friday ... including eating fish from the lake, the Seneca golf course, and Lt. Gov. Mary Donahue.
Direct download: Dialog_030306_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:07 PM
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GOP candidate for governor John Faso checked in on Thursday. We talked a lot about education and he discussed his status as a candidate. He recently got the nod from the Conservative Party chairman.
Direct download: Interview_030206_-_John_Faso.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:13 PM
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Thursday, we talked about the rights gauranteed in the First Amendment. It's astounding how many people don't know what their rights are. Plus we talked about how to throw away a garbage can ... and speaking of garbage, Scott read some of the crap in the new issue of "White Voice," an aryan publication. Sheesh. Stupid people.
Direct download: Dialog_030206_-_First_Amendment.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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Wednesday's show we talked about the 10 megawatts of cheap electricity that NYPA voted to allocate to Delphi ... and we talked about the WalMart movie that I watched with some friends Tuesday night. Plus we discussed Lent and my hurting my knee at church the night before. Download and enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_030106_-_Walmart_n_Delphi.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Tuesday, we talked about the special election going on in the Falls and Barker, plus the way congression and state districts are "drawn," plus the fact that the Coast Guard is against the Dubai Ports World deal ... but the president doesn't care ...
Direct download: Dialog_022806_-_Redistricting_and_Ports_Deal.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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On Monday we talked about a proposed law that would require police officers to use the minimum amount of force to subdue a criminal. Rochester talk show host Bob Lonsberry thought it was a stupid idea. I disagreed. The callers almost all agreed with Lonsberry. It was a good show.
Direct download: Dialog_022706_-_Killer_Cops.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Dave Stockton - of Pocket Change - did two songs live in studio and talked about his music and photography on Friday's show. He was the first musician we've had to play an electric guitar in studio. It still sounded great.
Direct download: Interview_022406_-_Dave_Stockton.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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Mayor Tucker and I talked about downtown, Richmond Avenue, fire dispatch, the sexual predators law and dodge ball. A good show overall.
Direct download: Dialog_022406_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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Jack Davis provided the other side of the global trade story from Bob Confer's view, provided Wednesday. We also discussed Jack's political career and his thoughts on the Dubai Ports deal.
Direct download: Interview_022306_-_Jack_Davis.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:03 PM
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Thursday's show was sort of all over the board, but it started with a small rant by Scott about all the negative MySpace news. We also discussed Dubai Ports World at length. A solid B.
Direct download: Dialog_022306_-_MySpace_and_more.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:10 PM
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Bob Confer, vice president of Confer Plastics and columnist for the Union-Sun & Journal, was my guest on Wednesday. It was a great show. We talked about Bob's columns and focused on the global economy. For more on Bob, check Bob's web site.
Direct download: Dialog_022206_-_Bob_Confer.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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We talked about the US government's penchant for selling us out to the highest bidder - specifically the deal with the United Arab Emerates company taking control of six eastern sea ports.
Direct download: Dialog_022106_-_Port_Security.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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I wasn't really expecting many phone calls Monday since I had said I'd be taking the day off and it was a holiday ... but people wanted to talk. Some interesting stuff.
Direct download: Dialog_022006_-_Open_Presidents_Day_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:33 PM
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Usually I write these show notes right after a show ... and I let a few days pass with this one. As such, I don't recall what this was about. But someone told me it was funny. So I hope they were right. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_021706_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Thursday, I read an email I got for a man who has been labeled a "sex offender" and we talked about what that means. We also discussed a proposed law that would essentially bar sex offenders from Lockport. Good thoughts from callers.
Direct download: Dialog_021606_-_Sex_Offenders.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Doug Farley sat in for Melissa Dunlap on this episode. Doug and John Hall talked about music history in Niagara County - and especially the Lockport area.
Direct download: Dialog_021506_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Valentines Day I had the great opportunity to interview Jake LaMotta, the Bronx Bull. We talked about boxing in his day and boxing now. It was tough at times, cause Jake doesn't seem to have the best hearing, but I appreciate his giving me the time. Thanks to PC Tony for putting this together. And thanks to Jake for donating the gloves to raffle off for Winter Fest. They look alot like the one he autographed to me. :) This interview will air Friday, but I thought I'd put it up now for those of you who want to listen.
Direct download: Interview_021406_-_Jake_LaMotta.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 2:00 PM
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So Tuesday's show was a continuation of a theme from Monday. Dick Cheney shot someone. It's still astounding. And I took a lot of phone calls from people on the subject. A good time. Oh, and we shared valentines thoughts from President Bush, VP Cheney and former president Bill Clinton. This is a good one, folks.
Direct download: Dialog_021406_-_Dick_Cheney_Shot_Someone.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:11 PM
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I interviewed Gary Grossman, author of Executive Treason. It's a very good book with a unique premise. For more on grossman, visit ExecutiveTreason.com or ElliotStrong.com. This podcast is the RAW interview (which took place Thursday), and includes a brief conversation between myself and Grossman before the interview and after. Also, this contains about six minutes more interview than aired on WLVL including a discussion about Hillary Clinton and the current state of talk radio. Grossman was a great interview. I hope you enjoy it like I did.
Direct download: Interview_021306_-_Gary_Grossman_RAW.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:00 PM
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Michele Johnston is a fan of the show who asked if she could be a guest. Since she's a nice person and also a local cab driver, I figured, "Why not? She probably has lots of funny stories and we'll just talk about whatever." Well, she clammed up once the mic got turned on. Standard broadcastophobia. But she tried. Anyway, a guest who doesn't talk makes for a long show, so I kicked her out at the first commercial break and then took phone calls on a variety of topics. John Lombardi dropped by and talked about Winter Fest and July 4th (2nd?) and Sal Paonessa called late in the show, too. Overall, a good show.

Oh, and "Dick Cheney shot someone."
Direct download: Dialog_021306_-_Michele_Johnston_then_open.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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Lockport musician Joe Sears was in the WLVL studios on Friday, performing three acousting songs (one with a harmonica) and talking with Scott. This'd be a good interview to burn to a CD and listen to over and over ... kinda like I'd recommend you do with Gorilla Punch from two weeks ago. In fact, Dennis from GP is the one that hooked me up with Joe and now, I'm hoping, Joe is going to hook me up with other musicians, too. I'd like to do this every Friday. How much would THAT rock?
Direct download: Interview_021006_-_Joe_Sears.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:07 PM
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David Rosenwasser is the president and CEO of the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation. We talked Friday about how to boost tourism in the area and what the NTCC's role is. Rosenwasser was good cause he's apparently not willing to kowtow to the powerful and blamed New York for their faults. Good for him. Hope you enjoy the show.
Direct download: Dialog_021006_-_David_Rosenwasser.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:08 PM
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County Manager Greg Lewis. We talked about the golf course, Mount View, "the buffer zone" and more. Oh, and I stuck it to Rooney for his slight jab at me. Hey Bob, if you're going to mock someone on your piece of crap web site, do it with some gusto, k?
Direct download: Dialog_020906_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:22 PM
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Tom Schatz is from Citizens Against Government Waste, a group that yells at congress for pork-barrel spending and other wasteful things. On Wednesday, we discussed the possibility of a windfall-profits tax on oil companies, among other things. I enjoyed the interview. Hope you do too.
Direct download: Interview_020806_-_Tom_Schatz.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Wednesday's show was a bore. It sucked. Don't bother downloading it. But if you do, listen in for my "jelly bean commentary" which I provide over the top of some of the callers. Frankly it was rude and stupid. But I did it anyway.
Direct download: _Jelly_Beans.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:04 PM
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A bunch of people called the station over the weekend complaining about the way Main Street looked because all the garbage had blown all over the place. We couldn't discuss this on Monday cause we had to talk about the Superbowl commercials, so we talked about it on this show. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_020706_-_Garbage_and_more.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Steve is one of the great people I met in New York at the last media summit I went to. I've been wanting to get to him, but other things keep popping up. If you're into gambling, the book is WELL WORTH $17. Check out his web site. He said he'd throw in free shipping and a couple of other things if you mentioned you heard it on the show. So that's cool. Enjoy. But listen to the show first.
Direct download: Interview_020606_-_Steve_Bourie.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 2:42 PM
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Racin' Ray Sherman helped me to host the Superbowl Ad Review show again this year. Overall, the game sucked ... and the commercials weren't really much better. Calls were slow to come in today, which makes no sense to me. I mean, what else did people want to talk about today?
Direct download: _Ray_copy_1.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:19 PM
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Robert Peters from "Morality in Media" was on to talk about FCC regulations and decency standards in media and the internet. It was a good show, although I can't say I buy into the guy's thought process.
Direct download: Interview_020306_-_Robert_Peters.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:14 PM
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Starpoint and Roy-Hart are two schools in the news and Scott gives his point of view ... plus what was the Union-Sun thinking with a headline like that? You'll have to listen to learn.
Direct download: Dialog_020306_-_Tale_of_Two_Schools.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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Racin' Ray co-hosted this no-holds-barred show where we talked about ... nothing and anything ... for an hour. Topics included Survivor, George Maziarz warchest, and what girls look good in t-shirts. Rather enjoyable ... if I do say so myself.
Direct download: _Ray.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:03 PM
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Mike Lieber, coach of the Emmet Belknap robitics team, and several members of the team, did an "on-location" interview on what they're doing. (Recorded 01/26/02)
Direct download: Interview_012606_-_Mike_Lieber_and_class_Lego_robotics.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:08 PM
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WLVL Sports Director Norm Palmer brought Lockport High School Athletic Director Pat Burke into the WLVL studios and we talked high school sports. The main focus was boys' basketball. It was a good hour. We'll do it again in the spring.
Direct download: Dialog_020106_-_Norm_Palmer_and_Pat_Burke.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:22 PM
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Tim Marren, editor of the Union-Sun & Journal dragged "cub reporter" Bill Wolcott and Eric Duvall into the WLVL studios for an hour of what I'm sure was pure hell for them ... but kinda fun for me. And hopefully for you, too.
Direct download: Dialog_013106_-_Marren_and_friends.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:19 PM
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Monday we just shot the breeze about whatever. Scott was a little tweaked that NYPA is trying to tell the county to be quiet. Also, why is the state involved in Erie County's tax system? Plus thoughts on the SOTU and Alito, and price gouging, too. Plus my buddy Dave dropped by with a girl ... but she was actually hot! (so unlike Dave). All in all, a good show. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_013006_-_Open_Dialog_Winters_Appears.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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Dennis Farley and Jeremy Kirkpatrick, members of Gorilla Punch did two live acoustic songs in the WLVL studios, plus we played a third song off their EP and chatted about life, music and politics.

In addition to the audio of this show, there is also video available of the two acoustic songs the guys performed, Aftermath, and Head - Hole - Dump. Thanks to the guys for rocking out!
Direct download: Interview_012706_-_Gorilla_Punch.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 6:19 PM
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I took video of both of Gorilla Punch's live songs that they performed at WLVL on Friday. The quality is decent, but not the best. Hopefully you enjoy, nonetheless. Aftermath.
Direct download: Gorilla_Punch_Aftermath.wmv
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 6:00 PM
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I took video of both of Gorilla Punch's live songs that they performed at WLVL on Friday. The quality is decent, but not the best. This was the first live song they performed, Head - Hole - Dump. Enjoy.
Direct download: Gorilla_Punch_Head_Hole_Dump.wmv
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 5:59 PM
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The mayor was a couple minutes late, so we started without him. We traversed a bunch of different topics, including the garbage law, the new treasurer, the mayor's son having a job and more.
Direct download: Dialog_012706_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:12 PM
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Hundreds of Western New Yorkers filled "The Summit" (Park Mall) to interview for Survivor. My buddies Racin' Ray Sherman and Joe Speer were there and Ray did a live report in the middle of the show. Plus Tom Christy and I talked about the phenemenon and more. Fun show. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_012606_-_Survivor_with_Tom_Christy.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:33 PM
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Author Leland Gregory and I barely had a chance to talk about his new book, Bushwacked. We were too busy talking about everything else in life. If you enjoy a conversational interview, you'll really enjoy this one. I sure did. For more on Leland, check his web site.
Direct download: Interview_012506_-_Leland_Gregory.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:02 PM
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The folks from Newfane CARES are suing the Newfane school district. They held a meeting Tuesday night and I spent the show talking about their issues. Good on 'em.
Direct download: Dialog_012506_-_Newfane_CARES.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:24 PM
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This show was a lot of fun. I presented 17 words or phrases that need to be stricken from the English Language. The listeners added dozens more. Download. Listen. Repeat.
Direct download: Dialog_012406_-_Banned_words_and_phrases.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:13 PM
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There was a lot going on Monday. We began the show with part of an interview with Lyndon LaRouche (click here for the rest of that interview ... then we brought up the government case against Google (apparently the feds make the rules as they go along and the new rule is that you have to show them/tell them whatever they want) and then we wrapped up with a conversation with Karl Reile, the local distributor of the Liberty Dollar. Overall a good show, although lacking in the phone call department.
Direct download: Dialog_012306_-_LaRouche_Reile_and_Google.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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This is a podcast exclusive interview with economist and perennial presidential candidate Lyndon LaRouche. I talked with Lyn about Samuel Alito, the situation in the automobile industry and his thoughts on the media. The part of the interview dealing with Alito will begin Dialog on Monday - and we'll springboard off of it for a discussion on the Supreme Court nominee.
Direct download: Interview_012006_-_Lyndon_LaRouche_RAW.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:40 PM
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Steve Greenfield is running against Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Primary for the US Senate. He thinks her stance on the war is too similar to that of W and the GOP. It was a pretty good interview. Even Greenfield admits, though, that Hillary can't be beaten. But he thinks his candidacy can keep her in check and maybe even influence her positions.
Direct download: Interview_012006_-_Steve_Greenfield.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:12 PM
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The city fined Lockport's Dan Kane for violating the garbage law that says you can't put your garbage out more than 24 hours before garbage day. Thing is, Dan didn't do it. It was his tenants. I think that's bull - no matter what they law might say. Some folks agreed. Others didn't. Also, despite an announcement from Osama Bin Laden that Al-Queda will attack, the US government keeps the terror level at yellow, citing "no credible evidence." Since when is a confession not credible evidence?
Direct download: Dialog_012006_-_Garbage_Stuff.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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US Senator Hillary Clinton made some really dumb remarks the other day. As did New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. Why do politicians open their mouths is such stupid stuff is going to fall out? Oh, and we also talked about the Amherst fight with Wal-Mart. No shortage of stupid today. Unfortunately, I missed like the first 90 seconds, but I think you'll catch on quickly.
Direct download: Dialog_011906_-_Stupid_is_as_stupid_says.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:26 PM
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John Faso is the GOP candidate for Governor ... or at least he A GOP candidate. We talked about his plans, his accomplishments and how the system is broken.
Direct download: Interview_011806_-_John_Faso.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:00 PM
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John Hall did most of the talking this episode as the topic was Volunteer Firemen, something he's much more familiar with than Melissa is. We didn't get many calls, but one was chock full of information. The website given out during the show was FASNY.com.
Direct download: Dialog_011806_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:00 PM
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AFSCME local president Ed McDonald fielded questions from callers and from the host. All went well, IMHO.
Direct download: Dialog_011706_-_Ed_McDonald.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:06 PM
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Avery discussed his book, "Globalist Papers," an interesting look at how to unite the world and eliminate (to a degree) senseless war. I was impressed. Hope you were, too.
Direct download: Interview_011606_-_Samuel_Avery.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:01 PM
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Monday's show started with bits from an interview I did with former congressman Bob Barr. (for the whole interview, click here) After that, I took phone calls on the matter. And we discussed Martin Luther King day. And I discussed The Lockport Web Rag. Good times.
Direct download: Dialog_011606_-_Patriot_Act_with_Bob_Barr.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:23 PM
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Here's the interview of Bob Barr, unedited. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Hope you do, too. There's about 13 minutes more audio here than what I aired on Dialog Monday.
Direct download: Interview_011306_-_Bob_Barr_RAW.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 4:00 PM
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Simple question - have you considered leaving New York? I was shocked at the number of people who have - not just considered - but made a plan for leaving NYS. Hmm. Interesting show.
Direct download: Dialog_011306_-_Have_you_considered_leaving.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 3:57 PM
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Trager is the president of a pharmaceutical firm that makes "Sine-Off," a cold medicine which is said to be safer than other's becuase you can't use it as an incredient in Crystal Meth. There's a bill that would require cold and flu medicines to be behind lock and key and require a drivers license for purchase. Trager supports the bill cause his product would be exempt.
Direct download: Interview_011306_-_David_Trager.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:12 PM
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In Thursday's show we revisted a couple topics from the day before that never really materialized. We talked about WalMart and how the town has handled the proposed Super WalMart. We talked about Lockport-NY.com again (still no update) and we talked about rude people. And Scott went on a tirade about people being unable to wait on hold.
Direct download: Dialog_011206_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 1:19 PM
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Dorothy and I had a great conversation on the mid-east and what Ariel Sharon's stroke means for the region. For more on Dorothy, check her web site.
Direct download: Interview_011106_-_Dorothy_Drummond.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:43 PM
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We had a variety of topics on Wednesday, but one of the things I really hammered home was the fact that a local web site had asked people for a whole lotta money ... and hasn't updated in 11 days. If I was one of the people that had "donated," I'd be upset. For the record, scottleffler.com costs about $300 a year to run. This other website is asking for $4,000. Seems like a bit much to me.
Direct download: Dialog_011106_-_LockportNYdotcom.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:32 PM
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Tonight is the People's Choice Awards on CBS and they frequently have stupid categories that no one cares about, so I thought I'd create some categories that actually effect us. For more on this, check The post on my MySpace blog. And feel free to add votes/categories/etc.
Direct download: s_Choice_Awards.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:59 PM
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We're all familiar with the corruption problems of the GOP of late. The Dems say they'd do better. But their track record indicates otherwise. Truth is, both major parties are corrupt. We need to make them minor parties. A good show. Some good calls. Enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_010906_-_Political_Corruption.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:02 PM
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County Manager Greg Lewis was in studio taking phone calls on county issues ... but we spent a lot of time talking about the NYPA agreement and the fact that we're all bent over a barrel when it comes to power costs.
Direct download: Dialog_010506_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:15 PM
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With politicians lining up to bloviate, Scott thought he'd take a moment to talk about the state of the show. It's strong. The state of the state, however, is in shambles. Our elected lemons tell you how great everything is cause they're gettin' rich off your wallet. I went on a bit of a rant about the state senate cause they want reform ... as long as it comes somewhere else. Never mind just not spending money?!?!?! Overall, one of the best shows I've done since I got sick. Download. Enjoy. Repeat.
Direct download: Dialog_010406_-_State_of_the_Show_is_Strong.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:51 PM
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Topics included the city treasurer's position and the "stipend" city officials are adding to the salary in order to make the position more attractive. Also, Scott discussed the city's Winter Fun Fest and how we can save it since the city abandoned it. Other than that, it was up to the callers - whom I had to threaten in order to get them to call. I'm still sick. Getting better. I swear I am. No really. Another week and I'll be okay. I hope.
Direct download: Dialog_010306_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 1:24 PM
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"The sickness" just won't go away ... but Mayor Mike makes it more bearable, wrapping up the year with questions about downtown, the Flight of Five, and Winter Fun Fest, which apparently we have to save from the jaws of death. Hmm. Stay tuned for more details.
Direct download: Dialog_123005_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 11:12 AM
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Tom Christy co-hosted to help talk about the year 2005 in review. Of course, we discussed Delphi ... plus local gas prices, the election and more. I was still pretty sick so it was mainly Tom and callers.
Direct download: Dialog_122905_-_Year_in_Review.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 11:04 AM
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After six days, Scott continues to evade death. Tuesday's show he took a lot of phone calls - cause he didn't have the strength to talk much. I really appreciate those who called in and saved me. It's in interesting show to listen to if you like the sound of a talk show host choking to death ... which I'm sure many of you do. :)
Direct download: Dialog_122705_-_The_Sickness.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:45 PM
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James and I discussed his book, "God Rest ye Merry Soldiers," a tale about Christmas on the Civil War battlefield. It was - in my opinion - a very good interview. Hope you enjoy it ... and Merry Christmas.
Direct download: Interview_122305_-_James_McIvor.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:25 PM
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This edition starting with the "did you run out of insults for our president" bit - and went downhill from there. Un-PC phrases included "fire the fatty" and a bit on incest. Enjoy ... if you can stomach it.
Direct download: Dialog_122305_-_Worst_of_Leffler_Volume_8.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:41 PM
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Avis is a local author who has written a number of books on local towns. She shared some litte-known and some well-known facts about the towns of Newfane & Olcott, Wilson, Medina and Albion. I was very sick so I sound like crap. Thank goodness Avis tried harder.
Direct download: Interview_122105_-_Avis_Townsend.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:17 PM
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With me down for the count, Good Neighbor Dave Marmon filled in most graciously. The show was to be about Christmas hymns, but it changed with the breeze. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_122105_-_NCHS.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:35 PM
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Tuesday's show we discussed things that the Constitution allowed us to do but that the state has taken away. Our rights are eroding and they'll continue to as long as we continue to elect the same politicrats. Good show, IMHO.
Direct download: Dialog_122005_-_Liberty_Lost.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 3:58 PM
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The guys threw a shout out to "all my fans."
Direct download: Horrible_At_Best_Greeting.ASF
Category: Interview -- posted at: 5:18 PM
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Our first musical guest for the Interview was quite entertaining. Unfortunately, they didn't perform live, but their songs spoke for themselves. :) "Band" members include Ryan "Berno" Bernardi, Luke Minderler, Joey "Small Fry" Verdonselli, and Eric "Modus" Brandt - who was unfortunately unable to attend.
Direct download: Interview_121905_-_Horrible_at_Best.mp3
Category: Music Friday -- posted at: 5:17 PM
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We started with a "commercial" from our "new sponsor," and then led to a good discussion on the government tearing away at our freedoms - specifically the president signing an executive order calling for wire taps without warrants, a clear abridgement of our 4th Amendment rights. Oh, and Cheney Claus made an appearance or two. Overall, I thought it was a great show. Hope you enjoy.
Direct download: Dialog_121905_-_Liberty_vs_Security.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 3:53 PM
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I just think this gay cowboy movie is the funniest damn thing. So I talked about it - by myself - for an hour. We got several complaint calls during the show. People thought I was making it up. I'm not. A gay cowboy movie. Whoda Thunkit?
Direct download: Dialog_121605_-_Gay_Cowboy_Movie.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 1:34 PM
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I had no real plan when starting the show, just throwing open the phone lines and seeing what the people wanted to talk about. Well, one guy wanted to talk about the Red Cross ... and other's did too. Lots of talk about the Red Cross vs. Salvation Army vs. FEMA vs. United Way. Interesting stuff. But, frankly, I thought it was a little hard to listen to. Not putting down the callers ... just keeping it real. Had I been more prepared, it woulda been a better show. Honesty.
Direct download: Dialog_121505_-_Open_Dialog_-_Charity.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:41 PM
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I talked with Chris Faulkner, CEO of CI Host.com. He discussed internet shopping and security. A good show. The live airing cut short - here's the whole thing.
Direct download: Interview_121405_-_Chris_Faulkner.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:55 PM
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Niagara County Community College is thinking about adding a dorm, Newfane is hiding public information and Lockport's Bruce Fraser is leaving soon. It's a day for school stuff. And a good program to download, too.
Direct download: Dialog_121405_-_School_Issues.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:48 PM
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I've had enough of the whining from the likes of Bill O'Reilly about the "war on Christmas." There's absolutely NOTHING offensive about "happy holidays." It's inclusionary - just like America is supposed to be. This is a great 42 minutes. Listen to it over an over again. For more on the topic, check my blog comments at MySpace.
Direct download: Dialog_121305_-_Happy_Holidays.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:39 PM
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WLVL is taking part in a "time capsule" thing with the new City Center. This show - as well as this day's episode of Tradio - are being preserved digitally for people to listen 50 years from now and figure out what we were all about. Scary that me and PC Tony will be the ambassadors from this generation to that one. But a good show overall. Worth keeping.
Direct download: Dialog_121205_-_For_Posteriors_Sake.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 4:58 PM
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County Manager Greg Lewis seemed to get perturbed with certain lines of questioning. I'm not sure how it sounded out there in radio land, but it was mildly humorous from the comfort of my control room.
Direct download: Dialog_120805_-_Greg_Lewis.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:18 PM
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Bill Dutcher talked about his new book, Fictoids. It was a very funny book - at least what I've read of it so far.
Direct download: Interview_120705_-_Bill_Dutcher.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 1:00 PM
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Topics included Delphi on strike, John Kerry (yawn), and Biblical contradictions.
Direct download: Dialog_120705_-_Open_Dialog.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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The show started with a letter from John Cleese about England "revoking our independence" since we've done a poor job of governing ourselves (i.e. electing Bush) and quickly moved to me talking about the New York State Lottery, which I morally oppose. Half way through the show, Tom Christy joined me to announce that he will be WLVL's new Scholastic Bowl host for the 2006 year. Now that's radio worth listening to. One caller was whining something about John Kerry. I didn't get it. He said I was "stupider" than he thought. It's an upgrade from what I was called yesterday, I guess.
Direct download: Dialog_120605_-_Lottery_and_Tom_Christy.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:01 PM
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Annmarie Reeb and Sara Siracuse were in studio talking about the ongoings at Starpoint. If you want to contact Annmaria, her email is fyt4rkids@adelphia.net.
Direct download: Interview_120505_-_Annemarie_Reeb_and_Sara_Siracuse.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 2:41 PM
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We discussed a variety of issues - starting with capital punishment ... and special laws for police ... also Newfane School Board member Rick Ruhmel. And Delphi came up again. Plus some idiot swore. People, I tell ya.
Direct download: Dialog_120505_-_Moral_Compass.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 2:28 PM
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Uncle Higgly talked about his book, Mr. Gonopolis and his 12 Holsteins - A Christmas Story. It's very funny. I have the audio version. As he said on the interview, if you order, use SCOTT as a coupon code and he'll take 20% off. So - ya got that goin' for ya. :)
Direct download: Interview_120205_-_Uncle_Higgly.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 3:09 PM
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The Mayor of Lockport was in talking about what's going on in the city. We talked about improvements downtown - including the City Center - the parking ramp - traffic light timing - show removal - and more. A lot of traffic related stuff: from one-way streets to speed limits to lights downtown. Good show overall.
Direct download: Dialog_120205_-_Mike_Tucker.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 2:58 PM
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Thursday we went back to a couple topics from earlier in the week. First, I played PC Tony's thoughts on Delphi from Wednesday's show and took phone calls on that. Then I read a couple letters on the Lockport Superintendent search and gave one of the subjects of one of the letters (Renee Knight) the opportunity to respond. Overall a great show.
Direct download: Dialog_120105_-_Cleaning_Up.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 12:34 PM
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The comment I've heard the most from Wednesday's show is how PC Tony's thoughts on the Delphi situation struck people. It was raw and it was real. So I took just that part of the show and made it available. Take these words to heart. They come from someone who knows.
Direct download: Dialog_Clip_-_PC_Tony_on_Delphi_113005.mp3
Category: Sound Clips -- posted at: 2:42 PM
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Ken Davis talked about the mythological history of Christmas - where different stories originated from and how they got to what they are now. Very interesting story. Very good interview. For more, check Ken's web site.
Direct download: Interview_113005_-_Ken_Davis.mp3
Category: Interview -- posted at: 2:32 PM
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PC Tony from Niagara Falls via Lockport was our guest. The phone calls were slow to come, but they flooded away once they started. At one point, Tony shared his thoughts for Delphi employees. A must listen. Click HERE for more music by "Horrible at Best"
Direct download: Dialog_113005_-_PC_Tony.mp3
Category: Dialog -- posted at: 2:24 PM
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