The Frank Show
Encyclopedia
The Frank Show pronounced (Du-Mafagas) is a morning talk radio
show that originates from KLPX
in Tucson, Arizona
. The show broadcasts mornings from 6 AM to 10 AM Mountain Standard Time time on Classic rock
station 96.1 KLPX
in the Tucson
area, which is owned by Lotus Communications. Prior to its move to KLPX on June 28th 2010, The Frank Show was previously broadcast on a sister station of KLPX, Alternative rock
station 92.1 and 101.3 KFMA
.
Members of the Show:
Frank Brinsley
– hosts the radio show.
Tic Tac (Christian) – co-host, got his radio name after claiming to be hung like a half-eaten tic-tac candy.
Sherm the Producer (Rick) – Producer and phone screener. Sherm is also the host of Sports, and often gets small amounts of airtime.
Three 10 minute newscasts are held during the duration of the show, which usually include three major headlines of news, followed by three major headlines of sports. Occasionally, politics enter the show, but with a stronger and less politically correct viewpoint than most other sources of politics.
Two segments of "Entertainment News" or E News for short, happen during the show; one in the early morning, and one towards the end of the show.
Another segment of the show is "Dumbass of the Day." Which is a pretty simple concept: Frank will read a story of someone or something rather stupid in the news. Show members usually point out things in the story and comment on it in general.
Must Listen Thursdays are a part of the show, and have included short episodes with names that were spun off from popular TV shows. However, the episodes are completely original, containing voice-overs from members of the show. Some of these include, 24 Seconds with Stagz McNasty, Edge Of Cool with Gregg Gerringer, Indiana Sherm, Sherm In The City, and Mild Boys (parody of Wild Boys). These popular segments usually feature a short story that lasts four to five minutes, and air on occasional Thursdays.
The Annual Nut Club is a very popular yearly addition to the show. This event usually draws hundreds of people to the Wildcat House, a local bar/grill. Co-host Tic-Tac gets on his knees to be kicked in the balls as hard as co-host Stagz can, in front of the usually wild and rowdy crowd.
The show is a large supporter of the Opie and Anthony
show on XM Satellite Radio
and CBS Radio
's Free FM
. Frank commonly mentions the show, stating that if it wasn't for their show, he probably wouldn't be doing morning radio. He also shares the same point of view that they do concerning other DJs and people in radio: He believes that most people that are popular in radio use fake wacky radio names, use fake “pukey” radio voices, and are otherwise dishonest.
number, or the nationwide 888 number. Listeners also provide feedback through the AOL Instant Messenger
"frankshowstudio".
The Frank Show cast are big enthusiasts of a popular online game, World Of Warcraft
, and at one point had their own guild on the Skywall server with over 100 Alliance players, called the FrankShowArmy. Over time, this guild has slowly dispersed due to the number of dedicated players being in the casual guild. Still avid players of the game, they have a segment of their show call "Real Life Stories of WoW".
Crazy Diane - A local from Tucson, she is the most well known of all the callers for her "crazy" life and her pride as a Native American. She claims to always have a ladder outside her window for Frank to climb in and have his way with her, but that is not as touched on anymore since Frank's marriage. One of her catchphrases include "In the spirit of Crazy Horse!"
Smiley - "The Stuttering Mexican", he came on the show for a skit called Handicapped Boxing, in which he beat Tic Tac in a boxing match. Due to a disability, he usually wears a glove on his bad hand to keep from digging his own nails into his palm. One thing he is known for is his collection of shot glasses.
Bingo - Another local from Tucson, Bingo is known for his drinking, which has caused him to look much older than he really is. He claims to be a songwriter, and have sold many of his songs to famous artists like Trace Atkins, and also claimed to have written "And The Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks, but has no legitimate proof of any of these claims. He is also known for his past with women and fathering different children, most of which he never sees.
Koji - He has called in a number of times and is known for the first "official Frank Show t-shirt", which depicted Gregg and Crazy Diane with Gregg's most memorable phrase "How did I fail when I got serviced?" Another shirt was made for Frank as a present, and only two other shirts have been made by Koji: one of Frank's "Shock Jock Illustrated" cover (which was given to Crazy Diane) and one of the quote "Tic Tac is an M-F-er." said by Buddy, which was also given to him as a gift as well. Koji's most recent appearance was during the show's Rock Band Contest under the alias of "Lewis Bawls" with his band Nocturne's Cry.
Leland - A caller with autism
and a love for zombie movies, Leland first started appearing on the show when the members raised money for Leland and his friend to go to the studio's yearly concert event, KFMA Day. For a short while, a skit called "Leland's Movie Reviews" started where Leland would call in with his review of a movie he watched recently. Because of his inconsistency to keep up with the bit, the skit was canceled. After a falling out with Frank and the others, Leland hasn't called in much or appeared on the show.
Gregg (Elliot Gerringer) – an audio and voice producer who used to read the news; did promos, rejoiners and bumpers for the show; and offer some comments on the show. Left the show to start his own production company in late 2005. Gregg was often called "Big Jew Lips" because of his lips. Frank and Gregg would often have on-air disputes about little things, such as Gregg's inability to play along in situations. Speculation of Gregg leaving because of this teasing occurred after Gregg left, but was put to rest when Gregg revealed he left to start his own production company in Phoenix. Gregg continues to do voice work for the show.
Stagz McNasty (Matthew Stagi) – co-host, self proclaimed “Queen of Entertainment News” Was laid off in 2010 by the higher-ups.
.
In early to mid 2005, Tic-Tac returned to the show from being fired. He had previously been fired, allegedly when Gregg became a member of the show, due to money issues. When Gregg agreed to start voicing station promos for KFMA
’s sister station KLPX
, Tic-Tac then returned to the show.
Speculation began in 2005 when rumors started going around that the Frank Show would be going to Phoenix
, on former alternative rock
station 101.5 KZON
, as a Howard Stern
replacement. However, Frank announced on the show in early 2006 that the general manager of KZON
wanted too much control over the show for Frank to move to Phoenix
. He stated that the lack of content control by station management was a reason for staying in Tucson. The station later filpped formats to become Phoenix's Free FM
affiliate. On June 10, 2010 the announcement was made that "The Frank Show" will be moving to the KFMA sister station, 96.1 KLPX in July of 2010.
The show now streams online at KLPX's website http://klpx-fm.tritondigitalmedia.com/includes/streamtheworld/KLPXStream.html.
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
show that originates from KLPX
KLPX
KLPX is a classic rock radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. KLPX broadcasts on the frequency of 96.1 MHz and broadcasts from northwest Tucson. The KLPX transmitter is located on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains.-History:...
in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
. The show broadcasts mornings from 6 AM to 10 AM Mountain Standard Time time on Classic rock
Classic rock
Classic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
station 96.1 KLPX
KLPX
KLPX is a classic rock radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. KLPX broadcasts on the frequency of 96.1 MHz and broadcasts from northwest Tucson. The KLPX transmitter is located on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains.-History:...
in the Tucson
Tucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
area, which is owned by Lotus Communications. Prior to its move to KLPX on June 28th 2010, The Frank Show was previously broadcast on a sister station of KLPX, Alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
station 92.1 and 101.3 KFMA
KFMA
- Awards :*Tucson Weekly Best of Tucson: public-vote winner for its radio station category every year since 1996 except once....
.
Members of the Show:
Frank Brinsley
Frank Brinsley
Frank Brinsley is a self-proclaimed small market “shock jock”.As the son of a preacher, his family moved a lot for his father’s work. Brinsley spent time in places like Colorado Springs, Cincinnati, and the small town of Ashland, Kentucky in northeastern Kentucky. The latter is where he spent most...
– hosts the radio show.
Tic Tac (Christian) – co-host, got his radio name after claiming to be hung like a half-eaten tic-tac candy.
Sherm the Producer (Rick) – Producer and phone screener. Sherm is also the host of Sports, and often gets small amounts of airtime.
About the Show
Current events play a major role in the show's style of radio. Observations and comments on pop culture is what the show centers itself on, with original bits and humor added in.Three 10 minute newscasts are held during the duration of the show, which usually include three major headlines of news, followed by three major headlines of sports. Occasionally, politics enter the show, but with a stronger and less politically correct viewpoint than most other sources of politics.
Two segments of "Entertainment News" or E News for short, happen during the show; one in the early morning, and one towards the end of the show.
Another segment of the show is "Dumbass of the Day." Which is a pretty simple concept: Frank will read a story of someone or something rather stupid in the news. Show members usually point out things in the story and comment on it in general.
Must Listen Thursdays are a part of the show, and have included short episodes with names that were spun off from popular TV shows. However, the episodes are completely original, containing voice-overs from members of the show. Some of these include, 24 Seconds with Stagz McNasty, Edge Of Cool with Gregg Gerringer, Indiana Sherm, Sherm In The City, and Mild Boys (parody of Wild Boys). These popular segments usually feature a short story that lasts four to five minutes, and air on occasional Thursdays.
The Annual Nut Club is a very popular yearly addition to the show. This event usually draws hundreds of people to the Wildcat House, a local bar/grill. Co-host Tic-Tac gets on his knees to be kicked in the balls as hard as co-host Stagz can, in front of the usually wild and rowdy crowd.
The show is a large supporter of the Opie and Anthony
Opie and Anthony
Opie and Anthony are the hosts of The Opie & Anthony Show, a talk radio program airing in the United States and Canada on XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Since the merger of the two satellite companies, this is now called Sirius/XM...
show on XM Satellite Radio
XM Satellite Radio
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and CBS Radio
CBS Radio
CBS Radio, Inc., formerly known as Infinity Broadcasting Corporation, is one of the largest owners and operators of radio stations in the United States, third behind main rival Clear Channel Communications and Cumulus Media. CBS Radio owns around 130 radio stations across the country...
's Free FM
Free FM
Free FM was a short-lived, mostly-talk-radio format and brand name for eleven FM CBS Radio stations in the United States, and was created because of Howard Stern's departure to Sirius Satellite Radio in January 2006. Free FM was given its name to highlight that its stations broadcast free-to-air,...
. Frank commonly mentions the show, stating that if it wasn't for their show, he probably wouldn't be doing morning radio. He also shares the same point of view that they do concerning other DJs and people in radio: He believes that most people that are popular in radio use fake wacky radio names, use fake “pukey” radio voices, and are otherwise dishonest.
Listener Involvement
Listeners are a big part of the show, who can either call in the show through the local TucsonTucson, Arizona
Tucson is a city in and the county seat of Pima County, Arizona, United States. The city is located 118 miles southeast of Phoenix and 60 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border. The 2010 United States Census puts the city's population at 520,116 with a metropolitan area population at 1,020,200...
number, or the nationwide 888 number. Listeners also provide feedback through the AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger is an instant messaging and presence computer program which uses the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time. It was released by AOL in May 1997...
"frankshowstudio".
The Frank Show cast are big enthusiasts of a popular online game, World Of Warcraft
World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game by Blizzard Entertainment. It is the fourth released game set in the fantasy Warcraft universe, which was first introduced by Warcraft: Orcs & Humans in 1994...
, and at one point had their own guild on the Skywall server with over 100 Alliance players, called the FrankShowArmy. Over time, this guild has slowly dispersed due to the number of dedicated players being in the casual guild. Still avid players of the game, they have a segment of their show call "Real Life Stories of WoW".
Guest Listeners
At times, listeners from the Tucson area are known to frequently call in, or even come into the studio as guests. These are some of the people that have come into the studio, or called in from time to time.Crazy Diane - A local from Tucson, she is the most well known of all the callers for her "crazy" life and her pride as a Native American. She claims to always have a ladder outside her window for Frank to climb in and have his way with her, but that is not as touched on anymore since Frank's marriage. One of her catchphrases include "In the spirit of Crazy Horse!"
Smiley - "The Stuttering Mexican", he came on the show for a skit called Handicapped Boxing, in which he beat Tic Tac in a boxing match. Due to a disability, he usually wears a glove on his bad hand to keep from digging his own nails into his palm. One thing he is known for is his collection of shot glasses.
Bingo - Another local from Tucson, Bingo is known for his drinking, which has caused him to look much older than he really is. He claims to be a songwriter, and have sold many of his songs to famous artists like Trace Atkins, and also claimed to have written "And The Thunder Rolls" by Garth Brooks, but has no legitimate proof of any of these claims. He is also known for his past with women and fathering different children, most of which he never sees.
Koji - He has called in a number of times and is known for the first "official Frank Show t-shirt", which depicted Gregg and Crazy Diane with Gregg's most memorable phrase "How did I fail when I got serviced?" Another shirt was made for Frank as a present, and only two other shirts have been made by Koji: one of Frank's "Shock Jock Illustrated" cover (which was given to Crazy Diane) and one of the quote "Tic Tac is an M-F-er." said by Buddy, which was also given to him as a gift as well. Koji's most recent appearance was during the show's Rock Band Contest under the alias of "Lewis Bawls" with his band Nocturne's Cry.
Leland - A caller with autism
Autism
Autism is a disorder of neural development characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. Autism affects information processing in the brain by altering how nerve cells and their...
and a love for zombie movies, Leland first started appearing on the show when the members raised money for Leland and his friend to go to the studio's yearly concert event, KFMA Day. For a short while, a skit called "Leland's Movie Reviews" started where Leland would call in with his review of a movie he watched recently. Because of his inconsistency to keep up with the bit, the skit was canceled. After a falling out with Frank and the others, Leland hasn't called in much or appeared on the show.
Previous Members Of The Show
Dave "Crazy Breath" Ashley – a comedian who was at one point a member of the show. He is currently a stand-up comic, who travels most of the U.S. Ashley quit the show to go back on the road and tour as a comic. He still has appearances on the show, usually by phone, but sometimes as an in-studio guest.Gregg (Elliot Gerringer) – an audio and voice producer who used to read the news; did promos, rejoiners and bumpers for the show; and offer some comments on the show. Left the show to start his own production company in late 2005. Gregg was often called "Big Jew Lips" because of his lips. Frank and Gregg would often have on-air disputes about little things, such as Gregg's inability to play along in situations. Speculation of Gregg leaving because of this teasing occurred after Gregg left, but was put to rest when Gregg revealed he left to start his own production company in Phoenix. Gregg continues to do voice work for the show.
Stagz McNasty (Matthew Stagi) – co-host, self proclaimed “Queen of Entertainment News” Was laid off in 2010 by the higher-ups.
History Of The Show
The John and Frank Show replaced the John and John Show, which replaced the Ted Stryker show on KFMAKFMA
- Awards :*Tucson Weekly Best of Tucson: public-vote winner for its radio station category every year since 1996 except once....
.
In early to mid 2005, Tic-Tac returned to the show from being fired. He had previously been fired, allegedly when Gregg became a member of the show, due to money issues. When Gregg agreed to start voicing station promos for KFMA
KFMA
- Awards :*Tucson Weekly Best of Tucson: public-vote winner for its radio station category every year since 1996 except once....
’s sister station KLPX
KLPX
KLPX is a classic rock radio station that serves Tucson, Arizona. KLPX broadcasts on the frequency of 96.1 MHz and broadcasts from northwest Tucson. The KLPX transmitter is located on Tower Peak in the Tucson Mountains.-History:...
, Tic-Tac then returned to the show.
Speculation began in 2005 when rumors started going around that the Frank Show would be going to Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, on former alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
station 101.5 KZON
KZON
KZON is a commercial radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona, broadcasting on 101.5 FM. KZON airs a Rhythmic CHR format branded as "101.5 Jamz".-Before 101.5:In the 1960s the station signed on the air as KHEP-FM and aired a classical music format...
, as a Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
replacement. However, Frank announced on the show in early 2006 that the general manager of KZON
KZON
KZON is a commercial radio station located in Phoenix, Arizona, broadcasting on 101.5 FM. KZON airs a Rhythmic CHR format branded as "101.5 Jamz".-Before 101.5:In the 1960s the station signed on the air as KHEP-FM and aired a classical music format...
wanted too much control over the show for Frank to move to Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
. He stated that the lack of content control by station management was a reason for staying in Tucson. The station later filpped formats to become Phoenix's Free FM
Free FM
Free FM was a short-lived, mostly-talk-radio format and brand name for eleven FM CBS Radio stations in the United States, and was created because of Howard Stern's departure to Sirius Satellite Radio in January 2006. Free FM was given its name to highlight that its stations broadcast free-to-air,...
affiliate. On June 10, 2010 the announcement was made that "The Frank Show" will be moving to the KFMA sister station, 96.1 KLPX in July of 2010.
The show now streams online at KLPX's website http://klpx-fm.tritondigitalmedia.com/includes/streamtheworld/KLPXStream.html.