Purtan Podcast #53: "Going For The Gold, Silver, Bronze & 50 Shades of Grey"

As the Olympics draw to a close... Dick, Jackie and former "Purtan's Person" Dave Zoran discuss the sports they think are hot, not and in between. Plus...they explain how Michael Phelps is trying to improve his breast stroke (he's got a girlfriend!) and why Ryan Lochte's mom announced to the world that her son only does "one night stands". They also take a look at "The Way We Were" with the passing of Marvin Hamlisch, whose music was featured in countless films including "The Sting". And speaking of "Stings"... Dick recounts his recent encounter with a rogue bee. So put on some Off... and turn the Podcast on!

Purtan Podcast #51: "It Seems Like Every Tom, Dick & Jackie Has An Opinion!"

In honor of the Olympic games... Dick, Jackie and the ever-popular former "Purtan's Person" Tom DeLisle run rings around a variety of subjects. From Fred Willard giving more than "two thumbs up" at an adult movie theater and why anyone would take that risk, to some interesting speculation on the timing of Joe Paterno's death (think of the Penn State Football field as a sort of "Grassy Knoll") it's all here. Throw in their discussion about the world's fattest woman losing 100 pounds by having sex 7 times a day (which would make a popular Olympic event) and you've got a Podcast that will "weigh on your mind" long after it's over! Grab a 32 ounce soda pop (unless you live in NYC), sit back and let the games begin!

Purtan Podcast #52: "Who, What, Where, When & Gordie Howe"

Today Dick and Jackie are joined once again by former "Purtan's Person" Tom DeLisle for a conversation that covers just about everything under the sun. From Kim Jong Un's "Un-availablity" (the good one's are always taken!) to how some people (Dick and Tom included) have an usual physical response when they're really concentrating - the comments flow faster than Michael Phelps in an Olympic pool. Plus...Tom shares some great stories about the legendary Detroit Red Wing Gordie Howe and Dick tells of a recent encounter with a man who gives a whole new meaning to the phrase "I'm not from around here". So turn off the Women's Beach Volleyball for a few minutes and listen in to Dick's latest Podcast. It's at least worth a Bronze!

Purtan Podcast #50: "When Nothin' On The Radio Was Keener...Than Keener 13!"

In this, their 50th Podcast, Dick and Jackie welcome Dick's original producer and character voice talent, Tom Ryan, to the table for a flashback to Purtan's start in Detroit Radio. These were the days when Top 40 Radio ruled the airwaves, and Keener 13, Dick's home for three unforgettable years, was the King of the Hill. Find out how Tom went from Switchboard Operator to on-air Sidekick and re-live some of the moments that made it impossible for anyone listening to "switch that dial".

Purtan Podcast #49: "A Small Step For A Man... A Giant Leap For Talking Urinal Cakes."

For today's Post-4th-of-July Pre-Dick's-Birthday Podcast, he and Jackie are joined by former "Purtan's Person" Jim Ochs for a riveting discussion about everything from the proposed "Zombie Theme Park" in Detroit, to the Higgs Boson "God Particle", to Talking Urinal Cakes. And speaking of bathrooms - they ponder the important question: Now that Obamacare has been declared a "Tax", will IRS agents be giving rectal exams? So pour yourself something cold and... bottoms up!

Purtan Podcast #48: “Sex, Lies & Embalming Fluid”

In today’s Podcast we kick off the holiday festivities with verbal fireworks as Dick and Jackie are joined by the always funny "Purtan's Person" Joe Noune. From Obamacare getting the thumbs up, to a new study that shows people can get just as much pleasure from using Facebook as they do from having sex, it's all in Dick’s latest Podcast. (Nancy Pelosi says you can get the same pleasure from Obamacare as you can from sex, but that’s for another day!) Plus Joe has a great Jack Nicholson story and the group mourns the death of a 100-year-old turtle! Check it out now!

Purtan Podcast #47: "Fast & Furious... (Without the Controversial Gun Running)"

In today's edition, Dick and Jackie run the gamut from "The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly" (Dick's Father's Day gifts, not the movie!) to the latest fried food to sweep the "State Fair" circuit (apparently last years Fried Kool-Aid Balls weren't enough). Plus... apparently some Americans think we need a new National Anthem and Dick will tell you what music star the majority of those surveyed want to write it. Even more fun are the runners-up! So sit back and listen to a rapid-fire rundown of a whole lot of things under the sun!

Purtan Podcast #46: “A Purtan Family Affair”

Today’s Podcast is kinda like a clown car… more and more people just keep pilin’ out. Dick and Jackie are joined by newly married daughter Jill, new-mommy daughter Julie, and her newly born son Brayden as they talk about everything from Kayne West’s pricey new sneakers to the fact that scientists have proven there really is an “Old Person Smell”. Plus… we hop on the “Rolling Stone” bandwagon and give our own picks for the “Worst Song Of All Time”.

Here We Go! Our First Podcast!

 Well today’s the day! My first Podcast. Jackie and Big Al join me to sit around and shoot the breeze! And let’s face it, the breeze needs to be shot because it’s hotter than hell! Stay cool and I hope you enjoy our first leap into cyber-casting!

Purtan Podcast #45: A Trip To Hitsville USA: The Story Behind The Motown Music Factory...

Today Dick takes a fascinating trip down Musical Memory Lane with Jack Ryan, author of the book "Recollections of The Detroit Years: Motown Memories From The People Who Made Them". Find out who REALLY discovered the Jackson 5 (no... it wasn't actually Diana Ross) to some pretty surprising facts about Marvin Gaye. Turns out what was "Goin' On" was that he wasn't paying taxes, kidnapped his own daughter and fled the country. From how Barry Gordy made every decision to an alleged epileptic seizure during a concert that the audience thought was just some crazy dancing... it's all here. And don't forget to check out Dick's topical take on the day's events every Monday through Thursday at DickPurtan.com.

Purtan Podcast #44: Johnny Carson Revealed by the Delightful, Delovely, Tom Delisle!

Today former "Purtan's Person" Tom Delisle returns to the table, joining Dick and Jackie with a unique first-hand account of behind-the-scenes showbiz stories from the good old days. (You know... before "Jersey Shore" and "Keeping Up With The Kardashians"). We're talking Johnny Carson here. Tom had an intimate relationship with "Family Feud" & "The Match Game" star Richard Dawson (no... not THAT kind of intimate relationship). Tom wrote monologues for Dawson, who regularly hosted "The Tonight Show" when Johnny took vacation. The encounters between the three of them are not only funny, but also offer fascinating insight into "the real Carson" - the man-behind-the-man who put us all to bed at night. And so, without further ado, "HERE'S....... THE PODCAST!"

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Purtan Podcast #43: One Purtan Says "I Do" While Another Purtan Says "I Don't"... Oh My!

Today Dick and Jackie offer up a re-cap of the big Purtan wedding last weekend. It may not have been a same-sex marriage, but I think even President Obama and Joe Biden would have had a good time at the reception! Plus, with Mother's Day the same weekend... Jackie tells us about a special gift she got from her 10-year-old son Charlie that warmed her heart and froze her "nether regions". And speaking of "Mothering" - Time Magazine's new "Breast Feeding Cover" is all the rage - and causing some rage as well with it's touting of "Total Attachment Parenting". From NEVER letting your baby cry to letting the "baby" nurse well into toddlerhood and sleep with Mom and Dad indefinitely, Dick thinks the doctor behind the theory should be put in a Time Out! From Wedding Bells to Baby Blues... listen in on the conversation right now! And don't forget to check out Dick's daily topical comedy blog every Monday through Thursday @ dickpurtan.com

Purtan Podcast #42: "8 Lovely Weddings For My Six Lovely Daughters... Get Me To The Church On Time!"

It's a big weekend for Dick, his wife Gail and the whole Purtan family as daughter Jill (#3 of 6) prepares to walk the last mile... um... I mean... down the aisle! She's asked both of her parents to give her away this time since Dick did it alone last time and it just didn't take! Join the proud parents, the blushing Bride-to-be, and her sister Jackie, as they reveal the inside secrets of the impending nuptials (Yes... Dick will be leading the group in the traditional YMCA) to the drama that ensued when four month old nephew Brayden was chosen as the ring bearer (over the other 5 male cousins)... it's all here for your listening pleasure. (Except for the wedding night... there are just some things that a Dad doesn't want to know!)

Purtan Podcast #41: "We... We-G-L-Y! We Ain't Got No Alibi! We Ugly!"

Today, former Purtan's Person Joe Noune re-joins Dick and Jackie for a "rectangular table" discussion about everything from bizarre car-color names to Osama bin Laden's strange desire to keep VEEP Joe Biden alive. Throw into the mix a few (true!) parakeet stories, the John Edwards debacle,  and our unfortunate decision to download (and actually use) the new "Ugly Meter" App during the Podcast - and you've got for some interesting listening. Pour a cup of coffee (Colombian if you have it - as everyone knows they grow great coffee and great hookers there) and join us!

Purtan Podcast #40: "I'm Back From Vacation... And Getting Back To Work, Uh, I Mean Retirement!"

Today Dick is back broadcasting from up North after dodging the not cold, not snowy, ridiculously mild March and April Michigan weather by going to Florida. He is joined by his "regular" fellow Podcaster daughter Jackie, along with special guest star... Dr. Phil. (Okay, it's actually his daughter Jessica - But she is a psychologist and has much nicer hair and a thinner mustache). They touch on everything from exercise & eating habits to Jessica's 8 year old son Jack who given recent events in Colombia... may end up becoming a Secret Service Agent. Buckle your seat belts... it's gonna be a bumpy ride! 

Purtan Podcast #39: Radio and The Media... Changes You Can Believe In???

Today Dick sits down with Detroit Radio veteran, former program director, teacher and "observer" Dick Kernan to talk about the immense changes that have affected so many people in the broadcast industry... including the listeners. Kernan was the first program director of the legendary Detroit Rock station WRIF (Baby!) in the late 1960's. He's been involved in the radio and media business ever since. From former Detroit jock Howard Stern all the way to the legendary Dick Clark, Purtan and Kernan share their thoughts on the "State of The (Radio) Union"... and Purtan offers up his personal experiences with both Stern and Dick Clark.

Purtan Podcast #38: Dick Purtan & Pur-Teens People!

In today's installment, Dick talks to his daughter Jill's son and daughter (okay, his grandkids) Matthew (17) and Julia (14) during a visit to the family vacation home in Florida. They cover everything from their career aspirations (yep - they both want to go into broadcasting!) to mis-pronounced words and the movie,"The Hunger Games". And speaking of "Hunger" even the kids notice that waiters and waitresses tend to get nicer the closer it gets to "tip time".  Now if Dick could only get the kids to pick up the check once in a while...

Purtan Podcast #37: Dick's Back!

Today Dick reveals where he's been the last few weeks, what he's been doing, and how he learned the "definitive scientific" explanation as to why some women give birth to either all girls or all boys. Plus... Jackie tells the story of how a nurse she knows told her how incredibly hard life is for her, because she's just sooooooooooo gosh darn beautiful! (The other woman, not Jackie!) And I'll explain why you won't be seeing the big, bearded"Tax Master Man" guy on TV anymore!

Purtan Podcast #36: "The Purtan Girls Go Wild - The Sequel"

While Dick takes one more Podcast off, he once again leaves three of his six daughters in charge. Good idea? You be the Supreme Cou..., uh,  judge. Join Jackie, Jennifer, and this time, baby sister Julie, as they talk about everything from changing diapers to the REAL location of the G-Spot.  It's a conversation you won't want to miss (although, Dick most likely will!)

Purtan Podcast #35: "While Dad's Away"... aka "The Purtan Girls' Gone Wild"

Dick is taking a long weekend and, with some trepidation, has left this edition of the Podcast in the semi-capable hands of daughters Jackie, (his regular co-host) and two of his five other daughters, Jennifer and Jill. With "Dad" away... the girls cover a few topics that probably wouldn't have made the Podcast otherwise:  From what Moms are really reading these days (oh my!) to the importance of Oscar Mayer Little Weiners at family gatherings... the girls let it all hang out.  Think of it as "The View" without the cat fights.  Enjoy... chances are, Dick's never going to let this happen again!