Ed and I had the pleasure of being guests on the Orthopedics Show on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio. The show was hosted by Dr. Claudette Lajam, who is the one who invited me to come on as a guest, so Ed and I grabbed a load to the east coast so we could do the interview in studio.
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We took the train from New Jersey, into Penn Station in New York, and from there had to take a bus to the medical center on 1st Avenue. But we couldn't figure out where to catch the bus, and the guy at the information window in Penn Station was less than helpful. Big surprise. By the time we got to the kiosk where they sold the bus tickets, we were more than exasperated. There were two machines - one that took a MetroCard, and another that took coins. What?? I didn't have either. We didn't buy a MetroCard for the train, since we paid that fare with a credit card, and I didn't have coins. Who has $4.50 in coins?! Standing there like idiots, looking at both machines, I finally asked a guy nearby, but he wasn't sure what to do because he always just used his MetroCard.
Another guy walked over and jumped in to help us out. He told us how each of the machines worked, but I told him we didn't have any coins, and the machine didn't take cash or credit. Then I had an idea - would he buy us our bus tickets and I'd give him the money? He said yes and proceeded to buy us two tickets with his MetroCard, handing them to us and saying, "Don't worry about it." when I tried to give him money. I insisted he take our money and pushed the five dollar bill in his hand. I'm glad he took it, because I really didn't want to have a sparring match with him on the corner, it was entirely too hot. He then told us exactly which bus to take and where to get off. He was so incredibly helpful, and eased a little of my stress because the clock was ticking and the heat was building in my head, threatening a sweat-fest.
We made it to NYU by 4:45pm, just in time for me to hit the ladies room and for Ed to get a snack in the cafeteria. We hadn't eaten since breakfast and if Ed didn't get something in his belly, it could turn ugly fast. He gets very cranky without food and I couldn't have a cranky co-guest! After we ate, we sat in the lobby and people watched for about an hour before walking over to the studio. Minutes after we arrived, the producer came up and we all introduced ourselves. She showed us to the studio and pointed out where we'd be seated and explained how the console in front of us worked. These were our two seats:
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I should probably note again that I intially met Dr. Lajam via the internet. When we were in the studio, we sort of came to the realization that it had been about eight years - I met her just when I began dating Ed - I was thrilled to finally get to meet her in person. Here's a picture of her (in the corner), on air, after our segment:
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We even got a call from RuthAnn, our trucker friend!! We thought a guy named Brad was calling in, but when she came on the phone instead and started talking in her West Virginia drawl, I turned to Ed, eyes wide, and mouthed Oh my God. It's RuthAnn!!
Turns out in addition to Brad and RuthAnn listening, GiGi Roxx was also listening (and gave us a shout-out on Facebook!), Ed's parents were listening, and Marlaina and Greg were listening. From what they've said, we didn't so sound bad. I've requested a copy of the show so we can hear it ourselves, but I have to say, I was happy to hear that I didn't sound like I was underwater with a clothespin on my nose!
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Look out world!
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2011: A Very Expensive Day Of Laze
2010: A Little River On A Big Lake In The Middle Of A Floating Stage
2009: Eddie The Cicada Whisperer Friday
2008: Maybe We Should Sell Our Truck And Buy An Airboat
2007: Me And My Man
2006: If You’re Going To Rescue Me, Bring Sandwiches
2005: Hurricane Equality
2011: A Very Expensive Day Of Laze
2010: A Little River On A Big Lake In The Middle Of A Floating Stage
2009: Eddie The Cicada Whisperer Friday
2008: Maybe We Should Sell Our Truck And Buy An Airboat
2007: Me And My Man
2006: If You’re Going To Rescue Me, Bring Sandwiches
2005: Hurricane Equality
6 comments:
Looking real good! All Ed needs is his ten gallon hat and he'll be ready to replace IMUS.
I missed it :(
Where can I find a pod cast or something to hear you guys?!?!?!?
Congrats guys, do let us know if we can find you on the internet, you tube..would. love to hear it..
Missed it, but will catch the rebroadcast (2 this weekend).
Def put up that info again for ELH, etc.
Hope this is the first of many broadcasts/podcasts for you and Ed. You have something to say! Not just filler!
Hey everyone! There are two rebroadcasts at the end of this week (see the original post for the link to sign up for a free trial) and I believe the show will eventually be in their archives. I will do a post about it if that happens.
Are you kidding - another way to pimp myself out to the Internet? I'll be all over that in a heartbeat! Will definitely let you all know.
I'll be waiting patiently for the post about the archives as from Berlin I wont be able to catch any of the two rebroadcasts!
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