Purtan Podcast #32: IQ's, Big Boobs, A Freshly Shaved Upper Lip and Baby Brayden Turns the Podcast Into a Poopcast!

Our good friend Tom DeLisle joins us at the table today as we cover everything from my freshly shaved upper lip (I deep-sixed my trademark mustache after 40 years to help raise money for the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club Radiothon) to my personal run-in with the great Walter Matthau's ear hair.  Plus, would you give up IQ points for bigger boobs? (I'm directing that question at the Ladies - and possibly Chaz Bono). The results of a new survey may surprise you.  We address the current rumors that George Clooney may be gay. And to get things rolling... my 6 week old Grandson Brayden stops by. Brought a real smile to my face - until my wife pointed out that it was just gas.

Purtan Podcast #33: A Stroll (and Twist) Down Musical Memory Lane That Will Make A "Daydream Believer" Out Of You!

Today Jackie and Tom DeLisle join me again as we answer the burning question we left you with last week. (No spoiler here... you'll have to listen!) Then we literally dance from topic to topic including my days doing "Record Hops", how Tom's dreams of becoming a recording star were quashed by none other than Stevie Nicks, why one record producer told John Denver his music would never fly (oops... bad choice of words), and the true story of how "Daydream Believer" fell into the hands of the Monkee's. Put on your dancing shoes... and come take a spin around the floor with us.

Purtan Podcast #34: "Pass The Prozac... How Life In "Fast Forward" Is Bringing On A National Nervous Breakdown"

Today, my good friend and self-described "Observer AND Eccentric", comedy writer Tom DeLisle, sits down with Jackie and me to discuss the state of the entertainment world. From our obsession with recipe-reaction on Facebook to TV shows and movies with more "bang for your buck" than plot, we offer our observations on what has become an increasingly in-your-face life experience. We don't go so far as to yell, "Hey you kids... get offa my lawn" but we do take a look at the "good old days" when things moved slower than the speed of light.  So make a cup of coffee (decaf, please) and join us as we rewind in attempt to help us all unwind.

Purtan Podcast #31: DeLisle is back

Tom Delisle sneaked back onto the podcast, to our pleasure, to finish his story about Ricky Gervais. We discuss a very funny happening involving Colman Young at the Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Tom's personal experience with a UFO while he was driving on the Southfield Freeway (honest).

Purtan Podcast #30: The Most Important Podcast I'll Do All Year...

Today I welcome Dale Johnson to the table to discuss the Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club Radiothon coming up next Friday, February 24th. The 16-Hour live broadcast has become the biggest one-day/single station Radiothon in the country.  I began it 25 years ago... and to date we've raised over $25 million dollars to feed the neediest men, women and children in the most impoverished areas of Metro-Detroit.  This year I'm coming out of retirement to sit down behind the mic along with "Purtan's People", for the Radiothon which can be heard on 760 WJR and will be streamed live on WJR.com. To donate to this vital program, which feeds 5000 people a day, 365 days a year, call 1-248-258-0760 or go to WJR.com.  And to find out how your donation can literally change lives... listen to today's Podcast with the Salvation Army's Dale Johnson.

Purtan Podcast #29: J.F.K's Newly Revealed 19-Year Old Girlfriend... And A Girl He Had His Eye On That Hits Much Closer To My Home!

Today we gather around the old dining room table and discuss the new revelation about the 19-year-old girl who just came clean about her 18-month affair with JFK when she was a White House Intern (And to think Bill Clinton thought he came up with that idea!). I'll also  share a personal story about an encounter I had with Kennedy and his rather overt attention to my wife!  Plus we explain how we could have won World War II in much less time using something you may have in your kitchen cupboard right now.

Purtan Podcast #28: From Valentine's Gifts... To Giving From the Heart!

What do "Toilet Texting" and what women want for Valentine's Day have in common?  Fortunately, absolutely nothing!  But we talk about both, along with my new "drink of choice" and how Morgan Freeman dumped his step-Grand Daughter/girlfriend for a new squeeze.  Plus - details about my upcoming return to the microphone to host the 25th Anniversary of the nation's largest one day/one station Radiothon, benefiting the Salvation Army's Bed & Bread Club which feeds 5000 men, women & children 365 days a year.

Purtan Podcast #27: A Bunch About Brady... Not Marcia, Tom!

Today we welcome back Tom DeLisle, a former writer/performer on my radio show back in the 60's, 70', and 80's.  He also spent a lot of time in Hollywood writing monologues for the Tonight Show and other TV sit-coms.

Tom took a seat at my dining room table for a discussion including France's announced plans to build "Napoleanland" (it's the perfect vacation-destination for familes who enjoy sharing a good guillotining!) Also... we reveal our favorites to win the Superbowl and share a fascinating story about former UofMer and New England Patriot's quarterback Tom Brady that you may not have heard. Plus an update on my newest Grandson Brayden Alexander Johnson! Yep... I got myself a new Johnson!  All that and a whole bunch of other stuff, that to be honest, I can't remember!

 

Purtan Podcast #26: Star Gazing... Part II

Today, we bring you Part II of our visit with Tom DeLisle - a longtime friend who worked on, and wrote character bits (including “The Whoa Boys”), for my show back in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.  He’s a fascinating guy who has always referred to himself as a “Bystander to the Stars”.  He spent many years in Hollywood (in fact he wrote 24 monologues for the “Tonight Show”). Tom “rubbed elbows” with many of the rich and famous - from movie stars to politicians to sports legends - and today shares some of his priceless stories with us!


Purtan Podcast #25: I'm No Mathematician... But That's Almost Halfway To 50!

On this our 25th Podcast (Do you give gifts for the 25th Podcast?  A silver "Mr. Microphone"?) we cover the gamut from "No Pants Day" on subways around the world to the split-second decision that cost me $50 thousand dollars, and a slip of the tongue that almost got Jackie kicked off morning radio in NYC.  On a personal note we'll give you a  "Reader's Digest" version of how I became involved with Children's Hospital of Michigan more than 30 years ago.  They are giving my wife Gail and yours truly an award Friday evening - but the award should go to them... They saved my daughter's life.

Purtan Podcast #24: Welcome to "Two-Thousand & Twelve"... Or Is It "Twenty-Twelve"

Today we cover everything under the Kim Jong Il's Son - Un! A pudgy 26-year-old dictator with his own nuclear arsenal - talk about a chick magnet! Speaking of "Pudgy", we'll tell you about a boxed brownie mix that lets you enjoy your just desserts without feeling guilty.  Think of it as "Taste Great. Less Fattening". Plus... the story of a man who shot himself in the testicles not once, but twice.  He really started the New Year off with a bang!


Purtan Podcast #23: "Things Are So Crazy... We Should Be Sent To A Home For The Holidays!"

If you think Santa covers a lot of ground on Christmas Eve... check this out!  My special Pre-Christmas "Podisode" touches on everything from soup to chestnuts. Bill Clinton joins us to complain that neither he, Hillary, nor any of his girlfriends made Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of the Year" list, and I relay the story-behind-the-story of something hilarious that allegedly happened on the Jay Leno show. Plus,  I'll tell you a CLEAN joke you can tell at your office party that's actually FUNNY! And we even have a special musical guest! (Nothing says "Merry Christmas" like a ten year old playing "Three Blind Mice" on the recorder!) All that, plus more stuff than you'll have in your "gifts to return" pile on December 26th!


Purtan Podcast #22: Nude, Rude, and Lewd Celebrities - It Must Be The Holidaze!

Today Bill Clinton joins us to discuss his latest appearance on "The View" and how he made Whoopi! We'll tell you why Muslim women are being banned from touching cucumbers and how a 7-year-old boy was accused of sexual harassment after kicking a bully where the sun don't shine.  And speaking of "Boys Gone Wild", we'll give you the skinny on the fathead move that got Alec Baldwin kicked off an airplane. Plus a sneak peak at Lindsay Lohan's full frontal (and backal!) shots for Playboy!


Purtan Podcast #21: A Cavalcade of Celebrities!

Today we welcome former Purtan's Person Dave Zoran to his first appearance on the Podcast, along with a "pot pourri" of celebs as we sit down at my dining room table to catch up on current events.  George W. Bush, Rodney Dangerfield, Tom Brokaw and others give their two-cents on everything from Barbara Walters' list of the "10 Most Fascinating People of 2011" including Pippa Middleton. (If butts count as "a person"!) to a new Ohio State study about how often men and women really think about sex, to how the ref's tried to steal the game from Michigan at last weeks U of M/OSU showdown!


Purtan Podcast #20: An Especially Fowl Edition!

In this special "recorded-the-day-before and aired-the-day-after" Holiday edition of our podcast, we talk about everything from Turkeys (and not just the ones in Washington) to "Sexting while Sleeping".  (It's a newly recognized medical condition, and therefore a great excuse if you get caught by your spouse!) President Obama joins us to discuss "Black Friday" and the White House "Country Music Night". Plus we talk about "Shrinky Dinks", why you may never have to visit the dentist again, and a grandmother-groping ghost! Plus... info on how to reserve your copy of my 10th and final "Best of Dick Purtan & Purtan's People" CD - featuring 40 never before released bits from my last years on the air, benefiting two great military charities, available at DickPurtan.com.


Purtan Podcast #19: A Pilot Who Had To Pee and How To Get My New CD!

Today we welcome Regis Philbin to the Podcast - the man who holds the record for the most time ever on television at 16,700 hours - just edging out Ryan Seacrest! We also talk about two pilots: one who's potty break caused a terrorist scare and another who literally ran out of gas! Plus, I'll tell you about my back (which is out) and speaking of  "out"... I'll tell you exactly how you can reserve your copy of my new CD, "The Best of Purtan - Vol. 10" starting Monday, November 21st, at DickPurtan.com, benefiting two Military charities.


Purtan Podcast #18: From Perry to Paterno to the brand-spanking new “The Best of Purtan – Volume 10"

Today we discuss Rick Perry’s Texas-sized brain freeze, Howard Cosell checks in from that great broadcast booth in the sky with his take on “Paternogate”, we have our weekly showbiz round-up including everything from Bill Bonds to Lady Gaga (both of whom wear “hair extentions”)!  Plus details on exactly how and when you can order “The Best of Purtan – Volume 10” CD on Amazon.com. It features the “Best Of” my last few years on the air and benefits two Michigan Military Charities.


Purtan Podcast #17: From the Sublime to the Ridicul-ASS!

Today we take an in-depth look at the stories Americans really care about… the economy and jobs. NOT!  How about Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan?!  Plus  more information about my new “Best of Purtan Volume 10 CD” – what it is, who it benefits, and when and where you can buy it in plenty of time for the holidays!


Purtan Podcast #16 - From Rubber Duckies to Ghadafi Didn't Duck!

Today - along with special guests Larry King, Bill Clinton, and a bunch of other people who showed up at my house unannounced, we cover everything from Moammar Ghadafi's toupee to Geraldo Rivera's love life.  (Neither very pretty!) Plus a full celebrity round-up and more info on my upcoming brand new CD:  "The Best of Purtan #10."