The Toucher and Rich Show
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| The Toucher and Rich Show | |
| Genre | Comedy, Talk, Rock |
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| Running time | ~4 hours |
| Country |  United States |
| Home station | 104.1 WBCN |
| Starring | Fred Toucher Rich Shertenlieb Chris "Crash" Clark Adolfo Gonzalez |
| Air dates | June 5, 2006 to Present |
| Website http://www.toucherandrich.com |
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 Podcasthttp://toucherandrichpodcast.com/ |
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The Toucher and Rich Show is a weekday radio show that airs on WBCN from 3 to 7 pm and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. The show first aired on June 5, 2006.
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[edit] Show crew
- Fred Toucher' - co-host
- Rich Shertenlieb - co-host
- Crash Clark 3rd chair, news and sports
- B-Real - show producer
- Intern Nick Phone Screener (only on air if he makes an error on the phones, or to play a game)
- Adolfo Gonzales, Jr. A.K.A. "Kadolfo" A.K.A. "Scoops Gonzales" A.K.A. "Gonzerelli" - Assistant producer
[edit] The "Iron My Shirt" Incident
On January 7, 2008, Nick and Adolfo pranked Senator Hillary Clinton during a campaign speech in New Hampshire. In front of a crowd of supporters, Clinton spoke the words, "Some people think they can bring about change..." Upon the word, "change", Nick and Adolfo, stood up with signs reading, "Iron My Shirt" and proceeded to shout the slogan. Clinton then asked her staffers to "turn the lights on...it's so dark..." She then said, "Ah, the remnants of sexism are alive and well," to applause from the crowd, as the men were led away by Clinton's security. Clinton managed to make light of the incident, asking if anyone in the audience had questions, or still wondered how one irons a shirt.
A journalist, Michael McAuliff of the NY Daily News, followed the pranksters from the speech area and found they had "Hillary for President" stickers, causing accusations they were pro-Hillary plants.[1]
[edit] The Chili Guy
A frequent bit on the radio show involves interviews with a homeless man known as "The Chili Guy". The Chili Guys has some sort of mental disorder that causes him to talk nonsense and talk to his imaginary friend, Timmy. His rants and raves are a favorite on the show, including, "A couple of beers, no beers.....chili", "BRING HIM UP ON RACKETEERING CHARGES!", "How many eights you got?". His favorite food is from, "PIZZZZAAA HOOOOUSE", and his favorite beverages include, "REEEEEED DRIIIINK". The interviewer of The Chili Guy is Adolfo (known as Kadolfo to Chili Guy) Gonzalez, who has been told on many occasions that the two have never met.
Other exploits involving The Chili Guy include the failed Chili Phone, which was a plan to give The Chili Guy a prepaid phone with a GPS system to keep track of the rascal. In response, The Chili Guy hurled the phone for no particular reason.
[edit] Other Frequent Contributors
The Gunner: An often inebriated caller who begins every call by saying "Hey guys... hey." Pieces with The Gunner include his karaoke of various popular songs. Frequently challenges Adolfo to a "panty drinking contest", which involves chugging beers through a woman's used panties.
Dungeon Master Jim: a Boston lawyer whose main hobby is gaming. DMJ is the T&R definitive source for all things nerdy on the show, and he has begun to have his own segments on the movie review bits.
Quincy Brisco: a local legend known for his appearances on cable access television. He considers himself an entertainer, and loves performing karaoke. He also is a big 70's and 80's pop culture trivia buff. He has been teamed with The Gunner several times on the show; his high energy presence in contrast to Gunner's laid back demeanor.
[edit] The TARDs
The Toucher and Rich Show's fan base, standing for "Toucher And Rich Derelicts/Degenerates/Drunks". Always throwing their two cents in, either by calling, e-mailing the show, or utilizing the show's "Instant Feedback" utility. When there is an appearance involving one of the members of the show, the TARDs usually aren't far behind.
[edit] Frequent Bits
Drunken Celtics/Red Sox recap: a member of the show goes out and interviews drunks outside of stadiums and bars after Celtics and Red Sox games. The first meeting with the Chili Guy came during a drunken Red Sox recap.
I Rule: a weekly contest similar to the 100,000 dollar pyramid
Crash Board Confessionals: a weekly recap of Crashes weekend, told as a Catholic confessional that ran for about a year during the first year of the show.
Best of Boston: an annual contest to determine who has the best face, butt, boobs and feet in Boston. Winners get tickets to the "chili pot" St. Patrick day concert where they can win a trip.
Prison Letter Wednesday: a weekly segment in which prison guards and inmates are encouraged to call in and discuss their experiences.
Know Your Butt Rock: A contest in which callers must identify songs from bands that are considered "butt rock", a term referring to generic top 40 rock like Daughtry and Nickelback.
[edit] External links
- The Toucher and Rich Show official website
- The Toucher and Rich Show page on WBCN's website
- Official Toucher and Rich Podcast
- The Unofficial Toucher & Rich Fan Messageboard
