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The Mark & Lynda Podcast
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Use this page to say hey, ask a question (which probably won’t get answered), or just to kiss the RG’s ass.
KARLA says
I hope you ask Noah Wylie about ER. That was such a brilliant show:
Jeff says
Mark, Thanks for the birthday shout out last week. Made turning 70 a little brighter. I’m sure you’re afflicted by CRS like many of us are but I’m the former State Trooper that wrote in about the guy I stopped who looked as if he were crying because he was laughing at the “Cutcha guy” skit on M&B. As a way of thanks, here is another story of an encounter. This is from my tribute to veterans collection. Veterans I’ve Met on the Road
By Jeff Leighty
In 27 years as an Oregon State Trooper, I have had some memorable encounters with veterans. Here’s another one.
During my career, the federal government gave grants to police agencies to enforce certain safety issues — including seat belt usage. These funds were used to pay overtime for officers to focus on such enforcement. At my office, you could sign up for this overtime duty in 4-hour blocks.
I didn’t care much for working seat belt overtime as Oregon had a very high percentage of seat belt compliance and I always felt a little self-imposed guilt when I would go an entire overtime shift without issuing one citation for failure to wear a seat belt.
I had plenty of other activity but it seemed the only time I saw a seat belt violation was when someone drove past without one while I was on another traffic stop.
One afternoon on my day off I was a little bored so I called the on-duty supervisor and asked if there was any grant overtime available. He authorized a 4-hour block of seat belt enforcement.
So I suited up, fired up the Crown Vic and went off in search of seat belt scofflaws. Surely I would be able to find one or two. Three and a half hours into the shift, however, history was repeating itself. Plenty of stops for other violations but none for the reason I was out there.
I was parked perpendicular to the roadway where I could observe traffic in both directions when I observed a minivan approaching with two occupants. I could see the passenger in the right front seat wearing his seat belt but it appeared the driver was not. I needed to confirm the violation and as they passed there it was: the silver buckle shining, dangling in the window.
Making the stop, I contacted the driver, who looked to be in his 70s. The passenger was maybe in his 40s.
“Sir the reason I stopped you is that you’re not wearing your seat belt,” I told him.
He said that he had just forgotten to put it on.
“Your passenger didn’t,” I noted.
The driver was wearing a U.S. Navy veteran ball cap. Normally I would have asked about his service and — being a Coast Guard veteran — might have told him a Navy/Coast Guard joke and issued a warning for the seat belt violation.
But I was out here to do seat belt enforcement. Maintaining a professional bearing, I obtained his driver’s license and returned to my patrol car to write the citation. During the initial contact the passenger stared straight ahead and never said a word or looked at me.
I scratched out the citation and returned to the vehicle.
“Sir I’m going to issue a citation for failure to wear a seat belt,” I told him. “The instructions for handling this are on the back and you may take care of it by mail if you wish.”
Without hesitating, he said: “Would it help if I just got out of the car and whipped your ass?”
The passenger finally spoke up.
“Jesus, Dad!” he said. .
I didn’t react at all.
I had noticed that the driver had a slight smile on his face when he said what he did, so I knew it hadn’t been a genuine threat.
In my most stern voice, I said, “Sir — let me have that citation.”.
His son, who clearly hadn’t seen the smile said: “Nice job, Dad! I’m sure he’s going to add something else to that ticket”
Remaining serious, I tore the citation in half.
“The last thing I need today is to get my ass whipped by some old Navy geezer,” I said.
I didn’t wait for his reaction, I returned to my patrol car and drove off.
I can only imagine how many times that story was told and how many times his son said “No it’s true, I was there!”
I did take credit for a seat belt warning though. Damn it was a fun job.
Bill Kurtz says
Jim Ladd, KLOS 2008
Mark,
I’ve been meaning to write this story to you for some time now regarding a fellow KLOS radio personality, the late Jim Ladd. I was living in Moscow, Russia at the time and was streaming KLOS via the internet. One morning I was working out and a listener from Ohio phoned Jim. He was amazed that someone that far away was listening to his show. I thought shit I’m in Moscow, Russia; so I phoned him on Skype. His call screener was excited and told me to hold on. I explained to Jim why I was living in Moscow. He asked me what time it was there; I replied 10 am. Then he said, “Great, I’ve always wanted to do a morning show!”
All the best, Wild Bill
Larry Martinson says
Jim Ladd was my four hour addiction for forty years. I do miss his free-form show. And as Jim would say. Thank you for being my friend. RIP my friend.
Jeffrey Pendley says
Hey Mark ! Love your book and show ! Just wanted to say thank you thank you and thank you. I have been a big fan of M&B show from day one ! Good ole I-95 I still go back and listen to the archives of your last show there . Thank you for all you do and have done y’all always put a smile on my face .
Do you have any of the shows back then on record would love to hear clips . Huff the anchor woman. Mountain brook girl . Great memories! Keep rockin …….Jeff
Lauren Hoffrichter says
Howdy Mark! Youngest SRL here to let you know I bought your audiobook this week. Since I spend so much time listening to your bullshit podcast on Fridays, I figured why not get your audiobook since my Dad, Steve, already read your book when you released it. (So much for a Father’s Day Gift). Yes, I know; I’m late to the Mark Thompson Book party, but better late than never. I’m half way through and I just have to say, I love your stupid story! I highly recommend to listeners if they haven’t read or listened to your book, to definitely do so now! The audiobook is an extra delight to hear the true emotion and the extras that bring your story to life! Thank you, again, for the weekly podcasts that bring so much laughter, Hope you and the family are well.
Theresa B says
Looking forward to the Amdy Chanley conversation. I discovered him on MITM and imagine my surprise when I heard him on my local Chicago station! I’d love to hear his thoughts on leaving LA to live in Chicago, how has the transition been, what do his kids and his wife think of Chicago, especially the weather. I always love to hear the old MITM crew get together again. If only we could Your Artificial Friends to come back.
Ted Villanueva says
Hey RG, why are some of the episodes missing from Spotify? 33,37,39 & 43. Just a few examples. Eat my balls.
Eleni says
Some of the episodes are blocked on Spotify because of certain songs that Mark plays in his segments.
Debbie says
Hi Mark love your show; hi to Lynda!
I was just listening to your latest show where you mentioned things that bother you. I have one…. I don’t like the background music you played during that segment and others 😖. The music got loud and then quiet and I found myself ready to turn off the Podcast. I don’t think you need any background music just your awesome sexy voice is enough for me!
Thanks for all you do 😊
Debbie
Chris in Northridge says
As often as I’ve laughed and shrugged off the many mistaken remembrances of yours (something I do much more often nowadays haha), for some reason THIS was the one that I couldn’t let this one pass by unacknowledged – Jack Nicholson played The Joker in the 1989 Michael Keaton Batman movie, not Heath Ledger. Heath played that role in The Dark Knight w/Christian Bale in 2008. Phew, that’s a relief! Oh, and LMB. Chris.
Larry Martinson says
Started listening to theM&B show from the beginning at KLOS. Just found this podcast and it’s fucking great. My question is why do people call you RG?
Loving you.
Theresa B says
RG stands for the Radio God
Richard says
Hi Mark
What ever happen to your trip to Italy with Frank Was it just all radio talk. On to another subject
I bought and read your book it as soon as it was sent to me Great read I wanted to buy the auto book but to my surprise I have to have a paid monthly subscription to listen to it What the Fuck Mark Anyway thanks for the pod cast always good hear your voice
Martin Lotts says
Hi Mark, as always, great podcast. That message you put on your phone is OK, I’m glad it’s not true. That lady on the plane that hit the kid, I hope she has to pay for that, Miss piggy should not have the kid for telling the truth Lol. Love you all. Later