Martia, Julianne and LeAnn make the cover of the new Shape magazine!
Interview with James Otto
I talked to James Otto while I was in Vegas.
ALAN JACKSON'S SONG, "GOOD TIME", WAS THE MOST POPULAR DANCE SONG OF 2008:
ALAN JACKSON’S song, “Good Time”, tops the list of the ten most requested and played country dance club songs of 2008. The results came from a poll of over 215 nightclubs and dance instructors throughout the U.S. Have a great day!Do you Like to Dance?
Friday, January 16th, 2009 @ 9:14AM
Here’s the Top 10 . . .
#1.) “Good Time”, ALAN JACKSON
#2.) “Chicken Fried”, THE ZAC BROWN BAND
#3.) “All Summer Long”, KID ROCK
#4.) “Shine”, MATT STILLWELL
#5.) “She’s a Hottie”, TOBY KEITH
#6.) “Love Don’t Live Here”, LADY ANTEBELLUM
#7.) “All I Wanna Do”, SUGARLAND
#8.) “Just Got Started Lovin’ You”, JAMES OTTO
#9.) “Crazy Days”, ADAM GREGORY
#10.) “International Harvester”, CRAIG MORGAN
Keith
This is my column about New Years Reolutions that is in the current issue of Wasatch Woman magazine. Enjoy!
Here it is…...
It is that time again…time for the dreaded New Year’s Resolutions. Once again it is time to look back at the past year and be amazed at how little I actually accomplished. It is the time that I love and hate. I hate it because it acts as a mirror and a direct reflection of what really went down in 2008. However, I love it because it represents a new beginning and hope. Who cares what I did or didn’t do last year? “Today is the first day of the rest of your life”...right? Who said that? I think it was Tony Danza on an early episode of “Who’s the Boss?”
My life’s highway is littered with resolutions not achieved. The most popular seem to involve money, family, health and education.
Many of my resolutions over the years have been money related. It may be because I grew up in a large family (there were nine of us) with limited funds. Who doesn’t want financial peace of mind? I was supposed to be a millionaire at 30, right? I would retire early because I could. I was already checking out 60-foot yachts like Ted Knight had in Caddy Shack. Perhaps a bit ambitious for a guy who gets nauseous watching the ‘Deadliest Catch’ on Discovery Channel. Then the goal was to be loaded by the age of 40. That seemed reasonable to a guy who has read as much Zig Ziglar, Stephen R. Covey and Og Mandino as I have. Wasn’t I supposed to have a sweet pad in Newport=2 0Beach and a mountain hideaway in Jackson Hole by now? Well, Ogden will have to do I suppose.
Many resolve to make better decisions with regards to health and fitness.
Am I ever going to run a marathon? That seems to be a popular one. Other than the fact that it is 26.2 mike, another concern with running that distance are my frequent and sudden bathroom breaks. Are there ample facilities?
How about abs? I would love to have a 6-pack…or 4-pack or whatever. I want the kind that 50 Cent has. When are those going to show up? I get dizzy doing a crunch. They say the real secret to those ‘Amazing Abs’ is diet. Are you suggesting I stop eating my Strawberry Frosted Pop Tarts and Diet Rock Star energy drink each morning? I must forgo those waffle cut fries from Chick-Fil-A? Never! I have to give up my Sam’s Club blueberry muffin that is the size of Hulk’s fist? Who needs abs anyway?
“The secret to any goal or resolution is that it is attainable,” at least that’s what it said on my Panda Express fortune cookie. Of course it was misspelled and had sweet and sour sauce on it.
In honor of a new year, 2009, a new beginning, I hereby resolve…...
To no longer refer to Rosie O’Donnell as “that dude who used to be on the View.”
To not cram down a king-size Snickers bar 15 minutes after working out. Perhaps it defeats the purpose.
To help change Drew’s (2), Aiden’s (newborn) and/or my own (who knows?) diaper at least one time per week.
To check with my wife Noelle before I put whites and colors together in the washer. We seem to have a lot of gray and pink clothes these days.
To have a prostate exam this year for medicinal purposes.
To not have any more children. Don’t get me wrong. I love them all dearly but enough is enough! (Noelle agrees).
To go through my closet and donate my old baseball caps, Hard Rock Cafe jean jacket, and my Yo! MTV Raps wrist watch to Deseret Industries or who ever will take them.
And, finally, I resolve to make 2009 better than 2008. If not, there is always next year. Right?
Lady Antebellum singer Charles Kelley is a taken man.
Sorry, ladies. Lady Antebellum singer Charles Kelley is getting married. The 27-year-old country crooner proposed to his girlfriend of two years, Nashville publicist Cassie McConnell, on Christmas morning.
You may recall Charles’ brother is pop singer Josh Kelly and he is married to actress Katheryn Heigl.
“Everyone is so happy for them, as they are so in love,” a friend of the couple tells Us magazine. “It was only a matter of time.”
Good for them!
Happy New Year too!
Keith Stubbs
AIDEN JOSEPH STUBBS
Hey everybody,
Sorry to keep you waiting for pictures of our little Aiden Joseph Stubbs, born on Saturday, December 20th at 8:12pm. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and measures 21” long. He’s doing great and the kids are having fun with their new brother.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Thanks for all your love and support.
Love, Keith, Noelle and the gang
It's Christmas...The Song!
You may have heard this song by comedian Sean Morey about Christmas. Just a little holiday humor for ya!
According to Babycenter.com here are the Top Ten baby names for boys and girls for 2008
Every year, a website called BabyCenter.com compiles a list of the most popular baby names. Here’s a look at the TOP TEN baby names for boys and girls in 2008.
—The TEN most popular names for girls were:
#10.) Lily
#9.) Hailey
#8.) Addison
#7.) Madeline
#6.) Ava
#5.) Olivia
#4.) Isabella
#3.) Madison
#2.) Sophia
#1.) Emma
—And the TEN most popular names for boys were:
#10.) Matthew
#9.) Logan
#8.) Jack
#7.) Noah
#6.) Jackson
#5.) Caden
#4.) Jacob
#3.) Ethan
#2.) Jayden
#1.) Aiden
That’s right….Aiden is the most popular name for boys for 2008…I had no idea. Our little baby boy is due in the next couple of weeks and my wife’s choice of his name is….Aidan….with an A not an E…..
I thought that it was a little more unique than that….Well, so it goes…
Keith
We're officially one week into the holiday shopping season . . . so we figured we'd take a look at the TEN most popular holiday gifts so far.
#10.) Apple iPod Classic, 120 GB
#9.) Panasonic KXTG cordless phone with three handsets
#8.) Tomtom One automotive GPS unit with 3.5-inch LCD screen
#7.) Apple iPod Touch, 8 GB
#6.) Motorola H375 Bluetooth headset
#5.) Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS receiver
#4.) Apple iPod Nano, 8 GB
#3.) Apple iPod Touch, 16 GB
#2.) Nintendo Wii Fitness with balance board
#1.) Canon Digital Elph 8 mega pixel camera (PR Newswire)
Happy Shopping!
4 of the 10 are IPODS….2 are GPS units….
Have a great day!
Keith
In studio this morning, all sons of Alan Osmond, one of the original Osmond Brothers...this is the 2nd Generation
At the CMA's with Darius Rucker, Phil Vassar, Cody Alan - in matching velvet jackets?
EMERSON DRIVE and KEITH URBAN w/wife Nicole Kidman
KEVIN COSTNER IS PERFORMING AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY AND THE CMA KICKOFF CONCERT
Actor KEVIN COSTNER is making his Opry debut this Saturday Nov 8th.
—For those of you who didn’t know, Kevin has a band called MODERN WEST. Maybe performing at the Opry is their dream or maybe they’re just promoting their debut album, “Untold Truths”. (—That drops Tuesday.)
Also,Kevin Costner and Modern West will headline the 2008 Chevy CMA Awards kickoff concert scheduled for Nov. 11 in front of the Sommet Center in Nashville. Rodney Atkins, the Eli Young Band and Heidi Newfield will also perform during the free outdoor concert that calls attention to the CMA Awards show scheduled for Nov. 12 at the Sommet Center. Newfield opens the show at 4 p.m., and Costner and his band are scheduled to go onstage at 6:30 p.m. Costner won two Academy Awards—best director and best picture—for his 1990 film, Dances With Wolves. However, prior to his major success as an actor, director and producer, he and Modern West member John Coinman founded Roving Boy, a band based in Los Angeles. Watch Kevin Costner and Modern West’s video for “Superman 14.”
Keith
My Official TOP TEN Scariest Movies Of All Time...
Here they are:
10 Jacob’s Ladder with Tim Robbins
9 Jaws directed by Speilberg starring Richard Dreyfuss
8 Texas Chainsaw Massacre released in 1974
7 Poltergeist another scary one by Speilberg
6 Scream with Neve Campbell and Drew barrymore
5 Friday the 13th came out in 1980
4 Nightmare on Elm Street came out in 1984 a Wes Cravens classic
3 Halloween with Jamie Lee Curtis
2 Silence of the Lambs with Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster
1 The Shining with Jack Nicholson and Shelly Duvall—(I saw this in Ecuador on my mission with spanish sub titles and it was especially scary and I got in trouble…...)
Thanks.
Keith Stubbs
Aimee and Drew at the Black Island Farms Corn Maze
We played Spy the Lie! and the Big News is this Sunday Oct 26th is my boy Drew's birthday!! Happy 2nd Birthday buddy!!!
SPY THE LIE
Dwight Yoakum has appeared in all of the following movies except for one: Spy the lie!
Slingblade
Crank
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen *** The Newton Boys
Four Christmases (w Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn)
All of the following were titles of episodes of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” except for one: Spy the lie!
No place like home
The Wooden Stake *** Into the woods
The weight of the world
Intervention
All of the following are the names of real songs except for one: Spy the lie!
“Your Bulldog Drinks Champagne” by Jim Stafford
“Ahab the Arab” by Ray Stevens
“Rise from the Grave” Ozzie Osbourne *** “Amos Moses” by Jerry Reed
“Blood-letting” by Concrete Blonde
Thanks!
Keith
The kind of shoes you wear doesn't just affect the way you walk and move they reflect your true personality. Find out what your favorite footwear reveals about you:
Boots —You’re energetic, hard working and sure to successfully finish any project. But while you always get the job done, you also know when to kick back and enjoy yourself.
Flip-flops —You’re a go getter who uses your creative abilities to solve problems with an innovative flair. You’re also a free spirit whose positive outlook on life delights everyone you meet.
High heels —You’re an ambitious person who rarely fails to reach the bold goals you set for yourself. And if you falter, you’ve got a circle of supportive, admiring pals ready to help.
Peep toed stilettos —You’re vivacious, talkative and captivate both friends and acquaintances with your clever quips. You’re also a loyal person who can be depended upon in a crisis.
Ballet flats —You’re a girl who can juggle several tasks at once without breaking a sweat. Family and friends appreciate your sharp instincts and practical approach to problems.
Sneakers—You’re a trend setter who’s on top of everything, from the best movies and music to the latest kitchen gadgets. People follow your lead, knowing they’ll have a good time.
Do you buy any of this? I have my reservations…..
I am a tennis shoe/sneaker guy.
Keith
Just another reason I am a huge fan of Tim McGraw!
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP)—As the father of three girls, Tim McGraw understands the challenges that face dads who want to please their daughters.
So the children’s book he’s co-written with Tom Douglas has some simple advice: As long as you’re spending time with them, it doesn’t really matter what you do.
“My Little Girl,” to be published Tuesday by Thomas Nelson, tells the story of a father — in a dark cowboy hat, of course — who spends a fun day with his little girl Katie doing ... nothing in particular.
They stop by the farm co-op, gaze up at the clouds and play on a tire swing.
The 41-year-old country singer said he enjoys spending time with his daughters — ages 11, 10 and 6 — but if he did what they liked doing, he’d be spending a lot of time shopping at the mall or getting pedicures.
“It’s something that as a father you kind of have to sacrifice what you want to do, because boys do what you want to do. If I want to go to the farm and shoot guns or ride four-wheelers in the mud when it’s 40 degrees ... the girls aren’t really interested in doing that,” he said.
But McGraw said he’s found that his daughters like coming along while he does simple, everyday stuff, like running to the grocery store or stopping by the office.
“Do what you have to do in your regular routine and take them with you. It makes all the difference in the world,” he said.
McGraw’s wife, Faith Hill, wrote in the forward: “I hope this story provides quality time for fathers and daughters to enjoy each other’s company and make memories reading together.”
While Hill loved the book, McGraw said, his daughters were far less enthusiastic.
“If it doesn’t have Chris Brown or the Jonas Brothers involved, they don’t care,” he joked.
Keith
This is your chance to play along....
From Time to Time we play This or That…THIS OR THAT
Two choices: you gotta pick one… The bold one is my choice…..
Burp or Sneeze
Dancing or Working out Delta or Jet Blue
Text or E-mail
Simpsons or Family Guy
Tylenol or Advil
Reba or Kelly Pencil or Pen
Apple juice or Grape juice
East coast or West coast
Johnny Depp or Robert Downey Jr.
Madonna or Guy Ritchie
Good day!!!
Keith
The Shape magazine photo shoot is Faith's Birthday present to herself...Wow.
We played a little game called Spy the Lie!!
SPY THE LIE
All of the following celebrities experienced homelessness somewhere along their career except for one: Spy the lie!
Daniel Craig
Jewel
Neil Patrick Harris ***
Shania Twain
William Shatner
All of the following celebrities have had homes in foreclosure except for one: Spy the lie!
Ed McMahon
Barry Bonds ***
Courtney Love
Aretha Franklin
Michael Jackson
All of the following celebrities consider themselves Republicans except for one: Spy the lie!
Kelsey Grammer
Larry the Cable Guy
Harrison Ford ***
Pat Sajak
Alex Trebek
Also, A Happy 50th Birthday to Alan Jackson!!
We had great guests in studio again...Brandon and Charlie from The Pay it Foward Foundation.
MSnugZPresident/CEO Brandon Mackay and Vice President Charley Johnson have created silicon bracelets that are imprinted with the phrase, “Pay It Forward.” The bracelets are distributed to anyone who wants them, at no cost whatsoever (SnugZ even covers the shipping).
The inspiration for the bracelets came from the book, “Pay It Forward,” written by Catherine Ryan Hyde. Of course, the book was later made into a feature film in 2000, and starred Kevin Spacey, Helen Hunt and Haley Joel Osment. In 2000, Hyde and some of her associates established the Pay It Forward Foundation with the primary purpose of educating and inspiring students to realize that they can change the world. The foundation also provides students and teachers with materials to “pay it forward.” SnugZ Vice President Johnson is a board member of the foundation.
To date, Johnson and Mackay have distributed more than 300,000 bracelets. The first 100,000 went out the door in about six months, the second 100,000 took about three months, and the third 100,000 will probably only take a few more weeks. The bracelets have been shipped to six continents and over 50 countries. Johnson and Mackay have said their goal is to distribute billions of bracelets around the world. “You have to think, so why not think BIG? Some how, some way we will make this HUGE goal a reality,” says Johnson.
“The plan for the future is to change the world like no one has ever seen before or ever thought possible. There are simply too many people in the world right now who are begging for change. For us, there’s no money involved, and we’re not asking for donations. We simply want to help the people you pass by every day become better,” Johnson said.
He added, “If you want to see the full effect a simple Pay It Forward bracelet can have, go to lunch today and buy lunch for the person behind you. After the shock of the person goes away, remove your bracelet, hand it to him or her, and ask that person to pay it forward. Then, just walk away. You’ll quickly see how addicted you become to taking care of others, and seeing the response you receive from a single act of kindness.”
Check out http://www.payitforwardtoday.net
Thanks!
Keith
Our next little 'nameless' addition to this world is due Decemebr 24th,2008.....
I wrote this last Friday and it will run in ‘Wasatch Woman’ magazine soon…enjoy!
What’s in a name? What is the big deal? “We’re pregnant!” So they say. Let’s get one thing straight from the start. My awesome wife Noelle is pregnant. I, on the other hand, am guilty as charged.
We already have a house full of kids, in my opinion. There is Jake (9), Aimee (4), and Drew (2). You would be hard pressed to find three more beautiful kids. I am not bragging, I just know what I see. I have seen ugly. We all have. Just go down to your local big box warehouse store on ‘free sample’ day and look around. There they are clamoring for another deep fried chicken nugget dipped in a very secret sauce acting like they haven’t eaten since Steve left Blues Clues.
I digress….
We do know that we are having a boy and he is due in December and the quandary is what to name him? In an ideal world the experts say that the decision of what to name a child should be made together. A joint effort. I am not so good at that kind of team work. I don’t want the pressure of coming up with names. I want veto power. Noelle is Congress and I am the Executive branch. Noelle has ideas for names almost daily and I casually discard them the way Dikembe Mutombo (NBA player who is tall) swats away a Mugsy Bogues lay up. Here’s an example. She suggested the name Devin. I realize Devin is a solid name. I know a couple of nice fellas named Devin. However, I remember a Devin in elementary school who had stinky feet. Therefore, I am unable to separate the name from the odor.
Another problem with names and having a large extended family is that the good names have already been taken. For a boy I like Charles. Taken. Troy. Gone. Ryan. Ditto. Luke. That one too. Are there any good ones left?
I also have an odd last name. Stubbs. What goes with Stubbs? Not much really. It does not exactly roll off the tongue. I have heard all the jokes. “Hey, Ticket Stubbs!” “Stubbie!” Ugh….my poor boy!
My wife likes the name Harry. Actually, I like it too. David Letterman named his son Harry. There is Prince Harry. But, Harry Stubbs? No thanks.
Often you can tell the age of a person by their name. Perhaps a famous person influenced a generation. I wonder how many kids there will be named Barack? Or Kanye? Shaquille? How about Mitt? Or heaven forbid, Sanjaya? I am not judging but there are a lot of Spencers and Gordons around here.
I want my children to have names that they like. I wonder how Mr. and Mrs. Sumner felt when their son came home from school one day and announced that henceforth his name would be Sting. Sure, that’s a great name if you are an artist but not if you are my attorney.
I don’t want to go the route of naming my son after cities around Utah. Sure, some work like Logan, Brighton, Brigham, Layton, etc. I can even live with Vernal. But, who would name their child Tremonton? (actually a friend of mine did). What’s next, Panguitch? Can the twins ‘Tooele’ and ‘Dugway’ be far behind?
Perhaps I am putting too much pressure on myself with this name thing. It is a struggle. Am I over analyzing this? I just want to get it right. For my child’s sake and for my sanity.
What’s in a name? Everything.
Keith Stubbs
Today-Sept 29th is Officially Pumpkin Day!
Pumpkin Day—How about a little Pumpkin trivia?
Pumpkins were once recommended for? The correct answer has the ****
Cleaning horses
Treating acne
Removing freckles and curing snakebites ***
Curing impotence
Some Indians used pumpkins as?
Doormats ****
Masks
Birthing aids
Skin cream
Indians used pumpkin seeds for?
Medicine ****
Facial masks
Birth control
False teeth
Pumpkins originated in?
Cuba
Central America ****
Ecuador
San Pedro
Enjoy Pumpkin Day!
Keith
My wife Noelle and I are having another little boy in December...What to name him?
This morning Carly, Lindsay and I were chatting about what to possibly name my new litle boy that is due to arrive in December. Noelle has been throwing names at me and I am at a loss…But, thanks to the loyal Eagle listeners out there I have recieved lot’s of suggestions….Here are a few:
Dakota James, Dakota Austin, Aaron,Aidan,Aric,Austin,Cordell, Rowdy, Mccoy, Stetson, Atticus, Wyatt Dean,Wyatt Jacob,Wyatt Blake,Dallin, Dallon, Dallen,Cayden James,Bryton Joseph,*Matthias Joseph Stubbs,Samuel Joseph Stubbs,Joseph Max Stubbs,Joseph Allen Stubbs, Brock Alan Stubbs,Brandon Joseph Stubbs, Brailen Joseph Stubbs,Kip Joseph Stubbs,Alec Keith Stubbs…and there were plenty more!
Thanks so much for the calls and emails. When it gets down to it, Noelle will decide…...kind of…
Have a great day and thanks for listening!
Keith
What is your color?
THE COLOR YOU WEAR THE MOST REVEALS PERSONALITY
When it comes to self-expression, color is primary. To determine your color, just open your closet door—it’s the single shade you wear the most.
Orange—Positives: You are nurturing, outgoing, creative, practical, and competent. Negatives: Competitive, restless. Off with orange when you feel confused.
Brown—Positives: Honest and down-to-earth, you prefer a structured lifestyle. Negative: You may avoid problems. Down with brown if you need a lift.
Green—Positives: You are benevolent and humanistic with a keen eye for detail. Negatives: Overly cautious, untrusting. Give up green when you’re indecisive.
Red—Positives: You are physically active and highly motivated—a natural leader. Negatives: Short-tempered, impulsive. Run from red when you’re feeling tense.
White—Positives: You are positive, well-balanced, and eternally optimistic. Negative: You may isolate yourself. White’s out when you feel lonely.
Blue—Positives: You are an intelligent achiever who feels deeply. Negative: You overreact to extroverts. Bag blue when you’re feeling… blue.
Purple—Positives: You are sensitive and intuitive and have high aspirations. Negatives: Arrogant, rude, impatient. Prohibit purple when you feel used.
Yellow—Positives: You are an interesting, aspiring, cope-with-anything individual. Negative: You may worry too much. Yellow’s a lemon if you feel vulnerable.
Black—Positives: You are strong-willed, disciplined, and independent. Negative: You may lack confidence. Ban black when you need to mingle.
Thanks!
Keith
Here are a few pictures of my posterity....
Here they are Jake (9), Aimee (4) and little Drew (almost 2)
They bring different levels of “joy” each day!
keith
Here are the cities with the most attractive and least attactive residents...
“Travel and Leisure” magazine released a list of U.S. cities with the most attractive residents. Here are the FIVE cities with the MOST attractive people . . .
#5.) Honolulu, Hawaii
#4.) Charleston, South Carolina-(my hometown)
#3.) Austin, Texas
#2.) San Diego, California
#1.) Miami, FloridaAnd here are the FIVE cities with the LEAST attractive people . . .
#5.) Washington, D.C.
#4.) Orlando, Florida
#3.) Atlanta, Georgia
#2.) New Orleans, Louisiana
#1.) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Apparently SLC is somewhere in the middle…...
Keith
MY LITTLE GIRL ON HER FIRST DAY OF SOCCER
Here are some of the nominees for the CMA Awards!
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Sugarland
Keith Urban
Female Vocalist
Alison Krauss
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Alan Jackson
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
New Artist
Jason Aldean
Rodney Atkins
Lady Antebellum
James Otto
Kellie Pickler
Vocal Group
Eagles
Emerson Drive
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Single of the Year(Award goes to artist and producer.)
“Don’t Blink”
Kenny Chesney
“Gunpowder & Lead”
Miranda Lambert
“I Saw God Today”
George Strait
“Stay”
Sugarland
“You’re Gonna Miss This”
Trace Adkins
Keith
Im swimmin with the Dolphins!
I went to Mexico with my wife Noelle and a few friends from our hood in South Ogden. We had so much fun! It was hot and humid but it was terrific!
Keith
Dude's got a new DO!
Check out my new thing.
It is a visor with ‘life-like’ hair!
A dream come true for me.
A big thanks for my friend for turning me on to such a life changing look!
Keith
Listener Debbie and Blake Shelton
This morning we got a call from a listener who saw Trace Atkins at the airport. Someone else saw Paula Abdoul and another saw Stevie Wonder. Listener Debbie saw Blake Shelton a few months back and he was kind enough to take a picture with her.
New Due West "everything is beautiful" video
Hey,
This is the new video of ‘Everything is Beautiful’ performed by Due West and written by Jason Deere.
We send our condolences to Tyson’s family.
Keith
FUN TIMES IN VEGAS...
Here are some fun picutes from Las Vegas and the taping of NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
In various pictures are Marcus, from right here in SLC, Jeff Dye from Seattle and Iliza Schlessinger from the Dallas area…All are finalist on the 2008 LCS.
Congrats to them all!!
Keith
SEE ANYONE YOU KNOW?!
Here’s a clip from NBC’s Last Comic Standing…...This is the show opener that was taped at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Noelle (my wife) and I were honored to be there with Marcus on a big night for him.
This opening sequence is ‘The Dan Band’ with an original song about Last Comic Standing. (Dan the lead singer is married to Kathy Najimy).
If you make it all the way to about :36 seconds left you will see Noelle on my left and on the right is Marcus’ sister Bindy…I am the one in the middle.
What a fun night!!
The Sweatiest City in America is......
Phoenix has been named the sweatiest U.S. city in the 7th annual poll conducted by our friends at Old Spice. Phoenix’s average temperature was 95.1 degrees in June, July and August, 2007, living up to its nickname of “Valley of the Sun.” Here’s the top five:
Phoenix, Arizona
Las Vegas, Nevada
Tallahassee, Florida
Tucson, Arizona
Memphis, Tennessee
Want more? Sure you do:
Each resident in Phoenix produces 26.4 ounces of sweat an hour—enough to fill two cans of soda.
San Francisco is the nation’s least sweaty city included on the list, coming in at number 100 with an average temperature of just 63.5 degrees during the summer months.
Keith
ELTON JOHN IS GETTING HIS OWN BEN & JERRY'S FLAVOR:
Here’s something you probably didn’t know: ELTON JOHN has performed in every U.S. state except one: VERMONT. And next Monday, he’ll finally cross it off his list when he performs at Vermont’s Champlain Valley Expo Center.
—Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream . . . which is based in Vermont . . . will celebrate the occasion by giving Elton his own, limited edition, Ben & Jerry’s flavor.
—It’ll be called “Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road” . . . (I have no idea what ‘brickle’ is)...and it’ll consist of, quote, “an outrageous symphony of decadent chocolate ice cream, peanut butter cookie dough, butter brickle and white chocolate chunks.”
It’ll only be available for ONE WEEK . . . from this Friday through next Friday . . . in Vermont. Proceeds will benefit Elton’s AIDS foundation.
My ice Cream of choice? Chocalate Chip! slightly melted…...
Keith
The Idol show
Here are a bunch of pictures taken by ‘my lady’ Noelle at the American Idols live Tour.
I went with Noelle, my son jake (9) and my niece Courtney from Seattle ..it was her first ever.
Enjoy the pictures.
Keith
The worst Country Song Lyrics?
Are these The Worst Country Song Lyrics?
I did some google-ing and this is what I found.
THE ‘BEST’ OF THE ‘WORST’ COUNTRY SONG LYRICS
1. Her Teeth Was Stained, But Her Heart Was Pure.
2. How Can I Miss You If You Won’t Go Away?
3. I Don’t Know Whether To Kill Myself Or Go Bowling.
4. I Just Bought A Car From A Guy That Stole My Girl,
But The Car Don’t Run So I Figure We Got An Even Deal.
5. I Keep Forgettin’ I Forgot About You.
6. I Liked You Better Before I Knew You So Well.
7. I Wouldn’t Take Her To A Dog Fight, Cause I’m Afraid
She’d Win.
8. I’m So Miserable Without You, It’s Like Having You Here
9. I’ve Got Tears In My Ears From Lyin’ On My Back and
Cryin’ Over You
10. If I Had Shot You When I Wanted To, I’d Be Out By Now.
11. Mama Get A Hammer (There’s A Fly On Papa’s Head).
12. My Head Hurts, My Feet Stink, And I Don’t Love You.
13. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend, And I Sure Do
Miss Him.
14. Please Bypass This Heart.
15. You’re The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly.
16. If the Phone Don’t Ring, You’ll Know It’s Me.
...here comes Aimee, your new makeup artist.
Now booking makeover appointments, hurry slots are filling fast!
Check out her sample photos that are attached of what she can do for you!
In California!
My Little Aimee at the beach on the Stubbs Family Vacation last week.
We had a great time at the beach, Seaworld, Lego Land and Disney Land…enough churros and standing in line to last a lifetime!
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CATCH CHARLIE JENKINS TONIGHT ON NBC SINGING “I LIKE IT I LOVE IT” ON NASHVILLE STAR. RAISED IN ROOSEVELT LIVING IN MURRAY, CHARLIE HAS BEEN ON 101.5 THE EAGLE SEVERAL TIMES AND IS A GREAT FRIEND OF THE STUBBS SHOW. MAKE SURE YOU WATCH TONIGHT AND VOTE VOTE VOTE TO KEEP OUR LOCAL BOY IN THE COMPETITION!
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Any 'fibbers' out there?
Hey Everybody! Do you fib at work?
I think we all do from time to time. Not really lying but telling the bosses what they want to hear.
Examples? Here are a few…
“I’d really be Happy to” Think about the last time you’ve said you would be happy to do something. Were you sincere? Probably not. If you have too much on your plate, just say you can’t do it.
“No, I don’t have any questions”—How often have you been in a meeting and nothing made sense? It’s best to ask what you are doing than not and end up messing things up.
“My Alarm didn’t go off” really? Just tell the truth. If you’re late….you’re late!
I hope this helps somebody!
Have a great day!
Keith
I am grateful for you.
A Big Thanks! for All the emails, calls and expressions of sympathy regarding the passing of my wonderful mom Sue P. Stubbs. It has been a difficult time and you have truly helped me and for that I am thankful.
Keith
Big thanks...
Jon Peter Lewis was on season 3 of American Idol and has been our official Eagle correspondant all season. Look for his new single Break the Silence and check out all he does at http://www.myspace.com/jonpeterlewis or at http://www.jonpeterlewis.com. No “H”! BIG THANKS to Jon for gettin up every morning to bring us an insiders perspective on American Idol. GO ARCHULETTA!
Our Photo Shoot
Here are pictures of me and my sweet little girl Aimee, she just turned 4. She is one of a kind!
Here it is...For the Standard Examiner and posterity......5/3/08
Hey-
From time to time a write a little ‘sports related’ column for the Standard Examiner….
Keith Stubbs
http://www.keithstubbs.com
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Ahh, the weather is changing and temperatures are starting to warm up. It feels like summertime is right around the corner. The snow has finally melted and the guy with a truck showed up to aerate my lawn. Why do they even need to do that and what are those huge ‘tootsie roll’ looking things all over the yard?
The huge decision this week is when to begin wearing summer attire. Some people seem to jump the gun on this but I like to think it out. I need to get some sunshine on my legs before I inflict the pale chalkiness on the unsuspecting. I have my wrap-around sunglasses from Big Lot’s, T-shirt with the ‘Smith and Edwards’ logo, and some sweet cargo shorts I bought on sale at Sam’s Club. All I need now is some sunscreen for my sparsely covered noggin and a new fanny pack. Ok, I am ready. Let’s roll!
The NBA playoffs are in full swing and now it is Lakers vs. Jazz. College basketball has a new champion and I am actually starting to look at the box scores for Major League Baseball.
The schools will soon be out and vacation plans are being made all around us. What to do? How about Disneyland? Lagoon? Bear Lake? Vegas? Pocatello? West Weber? All great options.
However, it doesn’t really matter where you end up traveling but I do hope you enjoy your summer.
In that vein, I would like to wish a hearty ‘Enjoy your Summer‘ to some people who need it!
Enjoy your summer Isaiah Thomas. You are truly the Ken Lay of the sports world. The Isaiah Thomas era is finally over and the question is ‘What took so long?’ You are lucky to have the natural good looks of older Emmanuel Lewis. Let’s see, you destroyed the CBA, set back the progress of the Toronto Raptors and embarrassed the New York Knicks. And the sexual harassment case….don’t you get it? You are management, this is not an episode of Big Brother 6.
Enjoy your summer Houston Rockets. It’s time to start over, again. I think you could use a healthy “Skip 2 My Lou.”
Enjoy your summer Stephon Marbury. You and your new Mike Tyson-esque persona has GMs running the other way. You are reminiscent of Wham’s George Michael - tons of talent with horrible decision making skills. By the way, I tried your ‘Starbury One’ disposable shoes and they rubbed my ankles raw and I am really slow.
Enjoy your summer Roger Clemens. Go hide! Why couldn’t you just leave well enough alone? Your story is no doubt the biggest collapse of credibility since Tanya Harding (was she ever credible?). Of course you didn’t use HGH or steroids, but you say your wife did. Now word is out of a 10 year affair with a country singer you met at a karaoke bar when she was just 15-years-old? Who is making your decisions Jerry Lee Lewis?
Enjoy your summer Yao Ming. Will we see you at the Olympics in Beijing?
Enjoy your summer ‘Dancing with the Stars’. It is hard to believe I have watched as much of it as I have. I look forward to not seeing a freshly waxed metro-sexual ballroom dancer with tight stretchy pants with no pockets or zippers. Those pants are made for Blackjack dealers at a Winnemucca casino, not prime time television.
Enjoy your summer Seattle Sonics. Leaving Seattle won’t cure losing. Kevin Durant can’t do it all. We will see you at the lottery!
Enjoy your summer athletes who use their heads for billboard advertising. First it was Dennis Rodman with the Chicago Bulls logo, then Anthony Mason with messages buzz-cut into his hair, and now journeyman Brian Skinner of the Phoenix Suns has dyed half his goatee blonde? I am all for self promotion and fashion but playing for seven different teams and averaging five points a game won’t get it done. You must earn the right to look that ridiculous.
Enjoy your summer Miley Cyrus. I was so hoping the Vanity Fair photo scandal would make Utahns cough up their Stadium of Fire tickets. Man, I need four, help!
Enjoy your summer!!
Keith Stubbs
Comedian, Radio Guy, Victim of Circumstance, Enabler, Cowboy Poet…....
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Carrie is honored.....again.
CARRIE UNDERWOOD IS “DEAR DOCTOR DENTISTRY & ORAL HEALTH” MAGAZINE’S “FEMALE CELEBRITY SMILE OF THE YEAR”:
The widely read (by dentists…. I suppose)”Dear Doctor Dentistry & Oral Health” magazine has chosen CARRIE UNDERWOOD as their “Female Celebrity Smile of the Year”. And it’s NOT just because she’s hot, I think.
According to the magazine, Carrie’s face has something called the “Golden Proportion”. It’s what cosmetic dentists and orthodontists try to recreate when they design and restore smiles.
She also has the right combination of youth, symmetry, harmony, balance, proportion . . . plus really white teeth and flawless skin.
Congrats!....again.
She seems to win everything.
Keith
Here is a follow up to the Miranda Lambert stuff
Miranda in the clear….
The woman who claimed MIRANDA LAMBERT shoved her several times and cussed her out, has been arrested for filing a false police report . . . and all the charges against Miranda have been DROPPED.
Aisha Esbay was arrested on Friday and charged with filing a false report to a police officer. It’s a Class B misdemeanor, which means she could get jail time, a fine, or both.
Esbay is currently being held at the Smith County Jail in Tyler, Texas (about 90 miles east of Dallas).
Miranda Lambert drama...
ugh…....
MIRANDA LAMBERT is being accused of shoving a woman, cussing her out, and calling her “trailer trash”. This supposedly went down last Saturday night at Bootlegger’s Music Joint in Tyler, Texas (—about 100 miles east of Dallas).
Miranda was NOT there to perform. She and her boyfriend BLAKE SHELTON were checking out a CD release party for a singer named ADAM HOOD.
The woman Miranda allegedly assaulted told the “Tyler Morning Telegraph” that she asked Miranda to pose for a picture. Miranda said “Maybe later.” A short time passed when a different friend of her’s gave it a shot.
Miranda still wasn’t feeling it, and she supposedly treated the friend poorly. She explains, quote, “I walked back over there to tell Miranda that she shouldn’t treat her fans like that.
“She jumped up and started cussing me, saying I was in the VIP section and needed to go back with the other trailer trash.” Esbay, who admits to outweighing Miranda by “about 100 pounds”, said she was amazed by what happened next.
Miranda allegedly shoved the lady TWO TIMES, pushing her backwards. She caught herself on the stool, turned around, and then Miranda shoved her TWO MORE times, and, quote, “Let the cuss words fly. I just couldn’t believe it.” “I’m not suing anyone and don’t want anything from Miranda or anyone else.
“What I am doing by filing the report is letting her know that just because she is famous she can’t do this to other people.”
Miranda has not been charged yet. A police report was filedby phone.
Miranda’s people are claiming ignorance.
Can’t We all Just get along?
Keith
Toby Keith is at it again!
TOBY KEITH is heading to the Persian Gulf on his sixth USO trip. Toby will be performing 18 shows in 10 days . . . and squeezing in a ton of meet & greets. Let me repeat…18 shows in 10 days….exhausting…But, what a great experience that must be. As always, the exact dates of the trip are kept under wraps for his protection.
Toby’s ‘Biggest & Baddest Tour’ kicks off June 19th so it’s safe to say he’ll be heading overseas between now and then. (Word on the streets is that he will be back in SLC in Sept.)
Keith Stubbs
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It's NBA Playoff time!!
Hey-
Here it is…..
For The Standard Examiner and posterity…
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It’s that time. The NBA Playoffs. Two-and-a-half months of exciting basketball as long as your team is still in it. There truly is nothing like the energy felt while your team is still in the hunt.
As a transplant to Utah, I am impressed at the level of enthusiasm and hope that each game represents. It’s the Jazz and the Rockets once again.
The biggest sporting event I ever attended was in southern California in 1987, twenty-one years ago. It was game six of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood. It was make or break for my Celtics who were down 3-2. I may have been a resident of California but I was a huge Boston Celtics fan. And why wouldn’t I be? Bird? Parrish? Mchale? Ainge? Dennis Johnson? Greg Kite? Fred Roberts? Legends…(some sarcasm)
The Lakers had Kareem, Magic, Worthy, Rambis, Michael Cooper, Byron Scott. Abdul Jabbar had shaved his head for the first time right before game time. Chick Hearn on the mic.
The Lakers didn’t have a mascot like the Jazz Bear. Most teams back then didn’t. Do you remember Dancing Barry? Jack Nicholson was there with his trademark sun glasses, Dyan Cannon looking a lot like she does now and me about 60 pounds heavier with my Art Garfunkle afro. I bought myself a ticket from a ‘street broker’ that day for $500. I sat way up high. I remember it being hot and smelly up there but it didn’t matter. It was the Finals!
The game ended with the Lakers winning it all. 106-93. Who cares? Actually, I do…a little. Even then I knew that I was there experiencing sports history. An event I will never forget.
With the NBA Playoffs upon us the chance to feel that way again is enticing.
Here’s to history in the making!
And now, it is time for My Official NBA Fake Predictions!
Even though he is a football player ex-Tennessee Titan Pac Man Jones will be picked up by the Denver Nuggets to complete the list of thugs possible on one team. Word is still out if Stephan Marbury is available.
Rob Lowe will offer his now open nanny position to Gloria Allred in exchange for courtside Lakers playoff tickets.
Paul Abdul is hired to sing the National Anthem at the NBA Finals. Upon refusing payment, Paula accepts Aqua Net, Paxil and Hubba Bubba Lip Gloss as compensation.
After 41 unspectacular years in Seattle, the Sonics will relocate to Evanston, Wyoming and play their games in a banquet space at the Best Western.
Dallas Maverick forward Dirk Nowitzki will enter a Bucky Covington look-a-like contest only to be defeated by Bucky’s twin brother Rocky (I am not making this one up).
After carbon date testing is ordered by the AARP, it is discovered that Houston Rocket center Dikembe Mutombo is actually 84-years-old and commonly refers to Senator John McCain as ‘that young fella.’
Even though still stinging form the loss to Barrack Obama, Senator Hillary Clinton is hired as fashion consultant for the NBA cheerleaders and changes the standard uniform to the Yellow pant suit and scarf.
In the off season San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Gianobli takes acting classes from Charlie Sheen and is cast in the sequel of “The Piano” playing the character which made actor Adrien Brody an Oscar winner.
After making disparaging remarks regarding Utah and Mormons ESPN’s Ric Bucher is hired a greeter at Energy Solutions Arena and must wear a ‘Vote for David Archuleta’ t-shirt.
My real prediction for Round one Jazz vs. Rockets. Jazz win 4-1.
Keith Stubbs
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Here are some pictures......
The top one is me in my suit with yellow tie doing some stand up opening for Frank Caliendo at Kingsbury Hall…What a thrill!
The 2nd is my little girl Aimee—almost 4 and one of a kind.
Th 3rd picture is my boy Jake Aimee and their kite…(notice the Eagle?)
My 5K Run Experience....
Hey
Here it is…..For The Standard Examiner
Bang!! The sound of the starter pistol marks the beginning of the sometimes overlooked 5K running season. And we are off! Could it be here already?
Over 2000 people gathered on a cold, windy Saturday morning for the annual Golden West Credit Union 5K run in South Ogden. I started off the day looking out my bedroom window hoping for a new foot of snow and blizzard conditions. They would cancel it for sure, right? No such luck. How about locusts? Potato famine? Writers’ strike? Anything? ugh….. There’s no bailing out now. I needed energy. I ate my usual breakfast which consists of a cold 16 ounce Diet Rock Star sports drink and two Frosted Strawberry Pop Tarts, toasted to perfection. Delicious! Off we go. My wife, my son Jake and me.
The 5K enthusiast comes in all shapes, temperaments and sizes. There are runners, sprinters, joggers, amateurs, professionals, strollers, skippers (yep, those), kids, dads, moms, hippies, rednecks, retirees, toddlers, freaks, teachers, Republicans, Democrats (must be from Sugarhouse), members, non-members, meat eaters, posers, schmoozers, bishops, vegetarians, hypocrites and even an occasional smoker, joker and a midnight toker.
Why do so many put themselves through this? Is it peer pressure? Fitness? Boredom? Checking out Ogden’s singles’ scene? You do get the sweet t-shirt. What about the free bottled water and orange slices? Everyone has their reason. I have mine.
The 5K run for me is a measuring stick against time. Every year I get older and ‘Father Time’ is chasing me like the past is chasing Eliot Spitzer. Time is running out—just ask Hillary Clinton. The 5K is my Super-Delegate. The clock is ticking and it never stops brother, like it or not. I am fighting ‘the inevitable’ with all I got. At any moment it could all fall apart faster than you can say Milli Vanilli.
I know that I won’t win any trophies, medals, proclamations or certificates. It’s a dead giveaway that you are not ‘in it to win it’ when the Wal-Mart sticker is still on your canvas loafers. How am I going to be able to out-run someone that is in even reasonable shape? I am not going to be recognized as ‘that dude that can flat-out fly.’ When I run it sounds like someone is loading a corduroy couch onto the back of an El Camino. Who would see me as a threat? The threat is the clock. The competition is against myself. My goal is to improve my finish time each year. You get a little older and the time gets a little lower. That’s the idea.
I ran in this same 5K last year. 3.2 torturous miles. My time? It’s personal.
The start of the run was potentially disastrous. As soon as the starter pistol sounded, I dropped my Walk Man radio on the pavement. Well, that strategy was blown. The music would have provided a soundtrack inspiring me to a new personal best. I would surely shatter last year’s time. Well, what can you do?
I attempted to separate myself from the pack of hundreds of runners because I am a little claustrophobic. I was passed by a pack of Cub Scouts and a guy who ran backwards the entire way. Not good.
The route for this year’s event was different than last. More hills. Who cares? I can do this. “Gird up your loins….”
As I neared the finish line I could see the clock (thanks to Lasik). Unbelievable! It was all within reach. I crossed the finish line and indeed, I did do it. A new record for me. My age may be going up but my time is going down. Mission accomplished. See you next year ‘Father Time.’
Now, will somebody get me my free bottled water and orange slices? It’s starting to snow.
Keith Stubbs
http://www.keithstubbs.com
DOWN BUT NOT OUT
Here’s little Drew (age 1) still being chipper after breaking his leg going down a slide yesterday.
Thanks for listening!
keith
March Madness!?
Hey….
Here it is….
For The Standard Examiner
It’s that time of the year. They call it “March Madness.” The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. Hands down the best tournament of any kind in the world.
I am sure some would argue that the NFL does a good job with their playoffs. True. There is nothing like the Super Bowl. Hockey? I’ll politely pass. The World Series can be exciting but the regular season with 162 games is so long and drawn out that it interferes with my college and pro football viewing. The BCS is another discussion altogether. The bowl games can be a bore unless your team is involved.
The NBA Playoffs start with just 16 teams, then they drag out the postseason for two-and-a-half months. If David Stern and his boys were running college basketball it would take nine months to find a winner. The NCAA basketball tournament, on the other hand, gets right to it. The committee gets in a room, picks 65 teams, and three weeks later it is over. Single elimination. We have a winner. A National Champion is crowned.
My problem with the NCAA Basketball tournament is that it is often referred to as “March Madness.” Announcer Brent Musburger gets all the credit, or blame, for coining the term “March Madness.” A great system but, “Madness?” That seems to be a smidge overstated. Actually, it is kind of predictable and simple just the way it should be. The best teams in the country battle it out and a champ is crowned. Works for me.
But if it is “Madness” you want, then it is “Madness” you will get…..
Madness would be…having the CBS Selection Show be hosted by The Olsen Twins and Jared from Subway.
Madness would be…a special halftime free-throw shooting contest between Barack and Hillary—not Clinton, Hillary Duff.
Madness would be…mandatory drug testing administered by Amy Winehouse, Scott Wieland, and Paula Abdul.
Madness would be…..having Tennessee’s women’s coach Pat Summitt switch places with Bruce Pearl and coach the Volunteer Men’s team. (I have a feeling there would be little or no difference).
Madness would be…having Senator John McCain’s hot wife be the sideline reporter at the Final Four.
Madness would be….locating the surviving members of the 1978 Charleston, South Carolina LDS 2nd Ward boys team and lace ‘em up. Chuck Taylors and all. Average height 5’9”. Sure we came in third that year but we had heart!
Madness would be…having the worst team in the NBA, which seems to be the Shaq-less Miami Heat, be the 65th selection and have them play Coppin State in the play-in game. (I’ll take the ‘under’).
Madness would be…having this year’s Indiana Hoosiers team coached by Gene Hackman and a sloppy drunk Dennis Hopper.
Madness would be…having no referees. Just hire ex-Foot Locker employees. They already have the awesome striped shirts.
Madness would be…having Bobby Knight hired as an analyst for ESPN. What? He is? Ugh…please retire!!
Madness would be…having the games played at the Burch Creek Stake Center while the Cub Scouts are preparing for their Pinewood Derby battle.
Madness would be… going shirts and skins—not the players, the fans.
Madness would be…having the Harlem Globetrotters as a #1 seed with those red, white, and blue basketballs. I always liked those.
Madness would be…having a team made up of ‘Biggest Loser’ rejects and coached by Rick Majerus with the pre-game meal at Chuck-A-Rama. Have you tried their scones with honey butter? Yes!
Madness would be…having the winning team get a weekend out ‘on the town’ with your favorite former governor of choice: Spitzer or McGreevey.
Now, That is Madness!
My pick for National Champion? UCLA.
Keith Stubbs
Comedian, Radio Guy, Victim of Circumstance, Horse Whisperer….....
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Traits that Guys look for in Gals....
We talked about this today....we learn together.
HERE ARE TRAITS THAT MEN LOOK FOR IN
THEIR SPECIAL LADIES.....IN MY OPINION......
Ladies, you have to have A LOT more than just physical attraction to keep a guy interested in you over time. Here are some traits that men look for in their girlfriends . . .
INDEPENDENCE. This means no mooching money . . . not constantly craving attention . . . and just overall not being a pampered, spoiled brat. You also have to have a life OUTSIDE of the relationship. Guys prefer women who can stand on their own. Bring something to the party….
INTELLIGENCE. That whole airhead routine gets old . . . REALLY fast. Don’t hide how smart you are. If your intelligence scares him away, then he probably wasn’t worth it anyway, right?
YOU RESPECT HIM. Don’t constantly criticize the mistakes he makes or try to win EVERY SINGLE argument. You should avoid embarrassing him in public and always wait to talk about whatever issues you may have with him in private. Give your dude a little credit for crying out loud!
YOU GET ALONG WITH HIS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. Honestly, how far do you think the relationship will go if his family and friends completely DESPISE you? This is really important to a lot of guys, so you really need to try to get along with them. However, they don’t have to be best friends with your friends.
AS FAR AS APPEARANCE…...Put in an effort. We are not perfect and we don’t expect perfection—But, we do expect an effort…....
Also, A GOOD SOUL!!
Thank you, America!
I am sure there are more…but, this is a nice start!
Keith
How to Get the Raise you Want
We talked about this this morning….Everyone thinks they are being paid less than they deserve. Here are some thoughts and ideas….
***HOW TO GET THE RAISE YOU WANT***
You’ve been paying your dues, working tirelessly for The Man, and now you feel like you deserve a bigger salary. Here are some tips for getting the raise that you want . . .
#1.) HAVE AN AMOUNT IN MIND. It’s pretty silly to walk in to discuss a raise . . . yet have absolutely no idea HOW MUCH extra you want. Be prepared with a fixed number of what you really think you’re worth.
If they can’t give you the money—ask for extra vacation or perhaps a bonus plan….
#2.) HAVE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. Let’s face the facts: You’re not going to get a 100% raise. That’s just a pipe dream. So don’t ask for some crazily high amount.
#3.) USE “I” MESSAGES. If you’re disappointed with their offer, tell them “I’m disappointed” instead of “YOU need to give me more”. It sounds less accusatory. Also, give specific examples of all the good stuff you’ve done at work to back up your case.
#4.) DON’T THREATEN TO LEAVE. Unless you’re willing to be jobless . . . it’s not really a great idea to threaten them that you’ll leave if they don’t give you more money.
#5.) NEVER COMPARE YOURSELF TO OTHER EMPLOYEES. Who cares if Bob from accounting just got a huge raise? Using this as an example of why you should get more money will turn your boss off, and you could end up with NOTHING.
#6.) ASK FOR A FOLLOW-UP. If The Man just can’t give you more money, ask if you can touch base on the subject again in five or six months.
Good luck!
Keith
Here are 5 Ways to Live longer
By popular demand…....
FIVE WAYS TO LIVE LONGER
Let’s face it: We’re turning into groups of mindless, lazy blobs who could care less that we’re slowly KILLING ourselves. Here are five things you can do that’ll help you to live longer . . .
#1.) GRILL A STEAK. I prefer the Rib Eye. Believe it or not, but beef is actually good for you, because it helps to boost your immune system. Sounds good to me.
#2.) TAKE ASPIRIN. Aspirin is a blood thinner . . . which basically means that it helps to keep clots from forming in your blood. By doing this, it lowers your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke.
Is this for real?
#3.) DRINK MORE TEA. Tea ALSO is a blood thinner . . . and drinking about two cups a day is all you need. What about Herbal tea? Is it the same?
#4.) GET A DOG. You probably didn’t know this, but having a dog makes your heart better able to deal with stress that can lead to heart disease.
However, I don’t think that will work for me. I have allergys….
#5.) MAKE FRIENDS AT WORK. You may not like EVERY person you work with, but try to be friends with a couple of them. People who have work friends generally have lower heart rates, even when they’re stressed.
Kill them with kindness!!
Good day!
Keith
http://www.keithstubbs.com
How to Stay Awake at Work...ugh...
Here’s something we talked about on Tuesday March 4th—-
HOW TO STAY AWAKE AT WORK
Going through the motions at your mundane, boring job can literally PUT YOU TO SLEEP . . . no matter what you do to try to stop it. Here are some things you can do to try to stay awake at work . . .
#1.) BRING COFFEE, SNACKS AND GUM. These things will give you energy . . . and the gum should give you something to do . . . so you don’t get bored and fall asleep. Careful with the coffee, though, because the caffeine could make you crash later on. That of course coming from a guy who drinks a couple of Diet Rock Stars a day. As far as gum how about Big Red?
I am hearing that sunflower seeds still in the husk are a good idea too.
#2.) DON’T REST YOUR EYES OR LAY YOUR HEAD DOWN. This is pretty obvious, but when you do this . . . it’ll be more likely that you’ll fall asleep at your desk. Don’t rest your head in your hand, either.
#3.) MOVE AROUND. Get up from your desk and walk around the office. You have to keep that energy up, because staring at your computer screen all day is probably one of the most boring things that you can possibly do.
#4.) TAKE FREQUENT BREAKS. If, for some reason, The Man doesn’t offer you unlimited breaks . . . take a bathroom break. While you’re there, splash some cold water on your face to wake yourself up.
#5.) GET HELP FROM CO-WORKERS. You know how you always see the wage-slaves on “The Office” play games to alleviate their boredom? If some of your co-workers are cool enough, maybe you can gather them together to do the same.
I hope these help someone….
Happy Leap Year Day!!!
Happy Leap Year Day!!! Whatever that means. Let me get this straight… Leap years are necessary to keep our calendars in alignment with the earth’s revolutions? Sounds complicated to me. I had no idea that there was science involved. It is science, isn’t it? Thank you Mr. Google!
Leap years occur pretty much every four years, the same as the Presidential campaign season. We pick up an extra day of ‘politicking’ and ‘bickering’ free of charge. Does it really have to be in February? Can we use it like a floating holiday or a personal day? Also, if it is an extra day, why don’t we get the day off?
I look at the Leap Year day a little differently. I see it as a bonus. We can use this extra day to right a wrong. Think of it as a 24-hour Mulligan, a do-over if you will.
No more ‘woulda, shoulda, coulda’. Wipe the slate clean on Mulligan Day!
How many times have you heard people say “I have no regrets, I wouldn’t change a thing…” Really? You wouldn’t change a thing? No regrets? None? Sounds cliche to me. I am calling hogwash on that. Mulligan Day can set you free.
We all have regrets. Man, my life’s highway is littered with regrets. I don’t wallow in them, but I do recognize and try to avoid the same traps that I’ve fallen victim to in years’ past. Some are small and others require an emergency visit with the Bishop.
Here are a few of my regrets.
Why did I quit my cushy job at Radio Shack in Provo? It was right next door to a KFC that made the best mashed potatoes in the state.
Why, oh why, did I let my mom get her hands on my enormous baseball card collection and give them to a neighbor kid while I was in Ecuador? This kid makes off with my Steve Carlton and Hank Aaron rookie cards and I am left with two Larry Sherrys, a Miguel Dilone lighter (remember him?), and a Memphis Tams team pennant. Ughhh…...
How about the time I bought the wrong running shorts for a mid-summer 5k? The kind without the lining, ‘nuff said.
Why didn’t I hang on to that Microsoft stock? Sure it was only 60 shares but still.
Why didn’t I go ahead and splurge on a sweet $300 mail-order hairpiece like the one Chuck Norris wears? His looks so real.
Why did I vote for Bo Bice instead of Carrie Underwood on American Idol? That dude can rock.
Are there more? Of course there are. However, I will spare my posterity the shame.
I am not alone. I know others have their regrets. I know others wish they could go back and make an adjustment or two.
Do you think Chris Webber regrets calling that time-out when there were none left against Carolina in the NCAA Championship game in ‘93?
Do you think Senator Larry Craig regrets going ‘tappy-toe’ in the restroom in Minneapolis?
Do you think Michigan regrets scheduling Appalachian State?
Do you think Roger Clemens wishes he had kept his mouth shut? His wife is juicing yet he’s not? Right.
Do you think Ron Artest regrets anything? Bad example, I am sure he doesn’t get it.
Do you think Bobby Knight regrets bullying players, media, and who knows who else?
And finally, do you think BYU’s Dean of Standards regrets calling me on the carpet for my ‘Hasselhoff Afro’ in ‘78? Probably not.
As the great lyricist Paul Anka wrote for Frank Sinatra “Regrets? I’ve had a few…”
Happy Leap Year Day! Errr…Mulligan Day!
Keith Stubbs
Radio Guy, Comedian, Victim of Circumstance, Cowboy Poet….....
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American Idol Stuff...The Girlies
Before it’s too late.
These are my predictions of who will be booted off American Idol tonight Feb 21st…....
They were both great but say ‘good-bye’ ..to….Joanne Borgella the plus size model from Hoboken, NJ and Amy Davis.
I think I may be on to something…However, I could be wrong.
We shall see.
Good Day!
Keith
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Idol Stuff...The Guys
Well, it is here. American Idol. The 12 guys did their thing last night. Utah’s David Archuleta is the one to beat, it seems. Good for him! He is smooth, poised and the ‘girlies’ and the moms love him.
I think it is a ‘3 horse race’ as far as the fellas. The Australian guy Micheal Johns, David Archuleta from Murray and the kid w/ dreadlocks and very good teeth, Jason Castro. We shall see how it goes…....
My pick as far as the guys to be booted on the Thursday Feb 21st show…..Garrett Haley (he looks like the lead singer of Rush) and Chikezie Eze (yes, I looked up the correct spelling of his name…)
So, there are my picks.
Stay tuned…......
Keith Stubbs
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From The Sports Page in The Standard Examiner
This is from my “Stubbs on Sports” column printed in today’s Sports section of the Standard-Examiner . Thought I’d share it with all of you. Enjoy.
I Love Sports.
Happy Valentine’s Day to Sports. Sports is what I love. Sports is my naughty pleasure. I am in love with sports and all the good it can bring. Sports can bring good health, satisfy a competitive urge, teach teamwork, build self esteem and teach humility through victory and defeat. Truth be told, I have learned more through defeat, of course, I have lost more than I have won.
Sports can also have an ugly side. It can divide, undo, and destroy but that’s not the purpose of this column.
I love many kinds of sports at many levels. College, professional, recreational, team and individual. I even love participating in some sports, although not at a very high level as some have witnessed.
Sports is my mistress. Please don’t tell my Bishop. So, on this Valentines Day the following is a tribute to who and what I love in and about sports…..and please don’t take that the wrong way. When I say love, I mean love, not love…...got it?
I Love…Jerry Sloan the coach of the Utah Jazz. He is intense, a winner, a teacher and he never quits. No matter what. He doesn’t back down from what he believes…right or wrong. Salty language and all. He does get your attention.
I Love…when my team wins.
I Love…when the other team loses.
I Love…when I first break a sweat. Hey, I am doing something…maybe this isn’t a waste of time.
I Love…brand new Nikes. Size 11. They still smell good and the squeak they make on the Gold’s Gym basketball court is music to my ears.
I Love…the mid-range jump shot.
I Love…the hot dogs topped with grilled onions at Chicago White Sox home games.
I Love…the National Anthem when sung properly.
I Love…whomever will actually throw me the ball while playing pick-up basketball. Not as a last resort while they are ‘triple teamed’, but as a show of some confidence that I might actually make a shot or a decent pass. For crying out loud. Pass the dad-gum ball!! Sorry about that, I had to tell someone.
I Love…Super Bowl Sunday. I know they overdo the pre-game and it is over hyped but it truly is the best.
I Love…whatever team my brother is coaching. My brother Charlie has coached college football for years from Oregon State to Memphis, UNLV to Alabama, Tulsa to Louisville…..and wherever he lands I will sport their gear. That will be my new favorite team. Blood is thicker than…..well, you know.
More than anything, I Love…watching my 8-year-old son Jake play soccer, Junior Jazz basketball, coach-pitch baseball and whatever sport he chooses. I love Jake’s coaches. They volunteer what little time they have and come to games with their neckties loosened, Blackberries in their pockets and ready to teach a bunch of little fellas. I love the way Jake looks at me for approval when he gets a rebound, hits the ball, makes a catch, scores a goal. I love it when he puts on his new uniform. I love the way he cheers for his teammates. I love the way he is friends with the guys on the other team. I love what Sports teaches both he and I.
I Love Sports.
Happy Valentines Day!
Here is my list of the Top Ten things NOT to Get Her on Valentine's Day
Some of this comes from life experience, some common sense…..some of it…a strong hunch.
Top Ten Things NOT to get her this Valentine’s Day!
10-A box of ASSORTED chocolates—-take the time, go inside the SEE’s Candy Store and pick out what she really wants.
9-The Ham and Cheese Hot Pocket—(however, I hear the Philly Cheese Steak is dee-licious!)
8-The ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ box-set.- (not classy enough for my lady.)
7- A 2 for 1 coupon to the localChuck-A-Rama—-(no coupons on such a special day)
6- Perfume that is sold by the gallon.(probably smells like transmition fluid)
5-Ike Turner’s ‘Greatest Hits’ Collection-(he wasn’t very nice to Tina….)
4-The ‘Hot Guys Of Pocatello’ Calendar—(are there 12?)
3-His and Her Nose-Hair Clippers. (ouch…)
2-The ‘HIP-HOP ABS’ DVD—(not too subtle a hint…)
and…..
the Number One thing NOT to get her this Valentine’s Day…....The Trifecta of Disappointment... (drum roll please…)
Deer Jerky, a ‘Take This Job and Shove It! T-shirt and TUMS!!!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Keith Stubbs
Catching up....
Hey Everybody!
Well, the team I picked won the Super Bowl on Sunday! I am not really a Giants fan but I picked them to win. Dumb luck and a great game.
The big news around here is that Jewel will be in studio for an Eagle exclusive concert Friday morning from 11am til noon. She is so talented and I am looking forward to meeting her and hearing that amazing voice. Some lucky listners will also be present to enjoy the mini-concert and free food!
My wife is headed off to ‘Card-swap’—it is kind of like a scapbooking group and the ladies in the neighborhood get together and get ‘artsy-craftsy!’
In the meantime…I will be at home with the three kids….Please grant me patience!
Thanks for checking in.
The ‘Long-Suffering’ Keith Stubbs
I Have Never Picked a Super Bowl Winner
Here it is…..
I have never picked a Super Bowl winner.
It all started for me growing up in Charleston, South Carolina with no real NFL team nearby to pull for….The closest were the Atlanta Falcons and yes, they were horrible back then too. The Carolina Panthers were still 22 years away from birth. So, my adopted team became the Washington Redskins during the George Allen era. ‘The Future is Now’ was his battle cry. That has a ring to it. Sounds good to me.
Those ‘skins featured a pair of quarterbacks this flabby, curly-haired 13-year-old could relate to—Billy Kilmer and Sonny Jurgensen—slow, plodding, chubby and nothing special…ahhhh…the story of my life.
Finally, it happened. It’s 1973 and my ‘Skins made it to Super Bowl VII in Los Angeles vs. the Miami Dolphins!! Yes, those Dolphins. The undefeated ones. Shula, Griese, Csonka, Kiick, Little and a guy named Mercury. Who cares? Not me. Redemption is nigh! Can it get any better?
The halftime entertainment you ask? None other than the ‘great’ clarinetist Woody Herman—yes my friend , that Woody Herman. Not so fast, PorkChop! (my nickname growing up). The result, a 14-7 Redskin loss. The lowest scoring Super Bowl of all time…ugly….however, it could have been worse. The Redskins only TD that day was a gift interception return on a pass by their Armenian kicker named Garo with two minutes left. The game was 120 seconds from a shutout. That hurt.
By the time my Redskins made it to the Super Bowl again 10 years later it was too late. I had already leaped off the bandwagon before I could taste the ‘sweet nectar’ of victory. 1973 was much too painful.
I wish my Redskins had won that day. So, as a tribute to the ‘Over the Hill Gang’ here are my 2008 Super Bowl wishes…...
I wish….the boys from ‘Queer Eye’ would step in and give Coach Bill Belichick a make-over. Perhaps a Tom Landry-type business suit and a classic Bear Bryant hounds tooth hat. Anything but that worn out hoodie. You’re on TV!
I wish….the game will live up to all the hype. It is sad when the commercials are more memorable than the game.
I wish….I had a name like ‘Plaxico.’ That’s just cool.
I wish….Super Bowl Sunday would become Super Bowl Saturday thus eliminating the awkwardness of sneaking out of church early. Yikes!
I wish….I could be Tom Brady for a day…..he’s a champion, talented, young, handsome, rich, has a head full of real hair…...need I explain?
I wish….Tom Petty would be the half time entertainment this year…What? He is? Right on! At last, a wish comes true!!
My Super Bowl pick? Giants 27-Patriots 24
Don’t take that to the bank. My record speaks for itself.
Remember, I have never picked a Super Bowl Winner.
Thanks-
Keith Stubbs
Radio Guy, Comedian, Victim of Circumstance, Cowboy Poet….....
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Keith Stubbs is a long-suffering amateur athlete who still has dreams.
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BP in Town
Hey Everybody,
I am fired up about the Brad Paisley Consert tonight! He will be great—as usual.
I really enjoy watching the opening acts. They are the ‘Stars of the Future’ and many times they aren’t as appreciated as they should be….in my opinion…...
Most people are coming to see Brad and often the openers don’t get the credit they deserve.
So, get there early and check out Rodney Atkins and Chuck Wicks….I will.
And don’t forget….Another Big Concert announcement Friday January 25th at 7:10am.
Thanks!
Keith
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Day One....Keith's Blog 1 22 08
Hey Everybody!
This is my blog There are many like it but, this one is mine….(Full Metal Jacket)
It is January 22nd and a Happy B-Day to Linda Blair..ughh and Steve Perry from ‘Journey’ fame. I saw him at a Circuit City in Van Nuys ..
We are 2 days out from the Brad Paisley concert and the excitement is palpable. I saw him with Carrie Underwood and Jake Owens and he truly is great!
I am off to buy running shoes and hit the gym.
That’s all got today…oh yea….Chuck Wicks will be great at the concert too…I predict!
Have a great day!
Keith
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Voted Utah’s Best Morning Personality, Keith Stubbs is waking up early every morning on the Eagle!
With a natural ability to make people laugh, Keith left life as a stockbroker in 1991 to fulfill his dream as a comedian. Since then, he’s been seen on Comedy Central, A&E, Fox, ABC and more! Plus, voted “Best Comedian” by City Weekly and twice named “Funniest Person” by the Ogden Standard Examiner. Keith is a father of 4, and enjoys life in the mountains of Ogden. Wake up smiling with Stubbs in the morning, heard mornings 5-10AM on 101.5 The Eagle!
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