Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
It’s Official: Atomic Wedgies Can Be Lethal
If you've ever been victimized by an atomic wedgie, you know how painful and humiliating they can be. Now, police in Oklahoma have confirmed our greatest fears. Atomic Wedgies can kill you.
According an article from the website newser...
Barry Bonds Belongs In the Baseball Hall of Fame
As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, I am proud to see one my favorite players, Greg Maddux, inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Maddux will join his former teammate Tom Glavine and White Sox slugger Frank Thomas in the Class of 2014...
Billings Woman Wins Ultimate Man Cave
What were the chances that a woman would win our Ultimate Man Cave? Congrats to Holly Reed, the grand prize winner in our Pro Football Pick 'Em Contest. Holly won 2 of the 17 weekly pools this season, and now she'll be watching the games on her new 50" plasma screen TV, while comfortably seated in her new recliner from Ashley Furniture...
Billings Man Foolishly Attempts the Grandstand’s “Hot Wings Challenge”
Monday night, while we were broadcasting live at the Grandstand Casino Sportsbar in Billings for their "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party", we met a man named Kevin. Kevin is a good guy, but he isn't very bright. His buddies talked him into taking the Grandstand's "Hot Wings Challenge"...
Your Last Chance to Help Toys 4 Tots
All month long, we've been teaming up with the United States Marines and Bretz RV collecting Toys 4 Tots. Because of your support, thousands of needy kids from all over Yellowstone County will have presents to open on Christmas.
We've been following the Bretz RV Toys 4 Tots Toy Hauler all over town and it's almost full...
Rock and Country Artists Boycotting Sea World Are Missing the Boat
Ever since the CNN Network debuted the controversial documentary film "Blackfish", rock and country musicians have been lining up in droves to boycott Sea World or cancel previously scheduled concerts at their parks. This week alone, ...
The 3 Guys Who Will Hit On Your Girl At The Rainbow Bar in Billings
This weekend, my lady friend and I decided to have a drink at the Rainbow Bar on Montana Avenue. For those of you who have ever frequented this fine establishment, you know that the Rainbow is the one place in Billings where a person can get completely hammered for $10...
Townsquare Media Teams Up with United Blood Services in Billings
Thursday, December 19th, Townsqare Media will be part of the annual "DJ's United for Life" event at United Blood Services on 1444 Grand Avenue in Billings. As you know, blood helps save lives. But did you know that blood supplies run especially low over the holidays, often when the need is greatest...
Broncos Fans Are Sore Losers
Like a lot of Broncos fans in Billings, I like to watch the games over at Tiny's Tavern on 4th avenue. It's the quintessential Broncos bar of Billings and it's always packed on game day with rowdy, and usually, jubilant fans.
However, some of those fans don't know how lucky they are to have a winning team to root for...
Bald Guys Should Get a Discount at the Hair Salon
As a follically challenged man, I face discrimination on a daily basis. Over the weekend, I met a fellow bald dude who told me he was recently charged nearly $20 for a haircut at a local hair salon. I was outraged. Together, we plotted a campaign to promote the concept of a bald discount to the entire cosmetology industry...
Tomorrow’s the Deadline to Enter the Disney Kids Contest
For those of you planning on entering your child or grandchild in our Disney Kids photo contest, hurry up and send in those pictures. The deadline to submit a photo of your kid(s) or grandkid(s) dressed up as their favorite Disney character is coming up tomorrow at 5 pm...
Teasing Smokers on a Cold Day
This morning, as I braved the elements for a nicotine fix, a random woman approached me and said sarcastically, "Don't let this cold weather stop you from smoking. Stick to your guns." I was not amused.
As smokers, we are relegated to second class status...