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Free Beer & Hot Wings – Pat Robertson Explains Why Miracles Don't Happen In America

Varacchi — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:48:21 +0000

I’m still going to give my support to “Free Beer & Hot Wings’ Miracle Court” over this guy…

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Does TV's Satan Look Like President Obama?

Varacchi — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:22:16 +0000

There’s a controversy centered on the History Channel’s series The Bible. After Sunday night’s episode, the internet erupted with people claiming that the actor that played Satan, Mehdi Ouazanni from Morocco, had a very strong resemblance to President Obama. Check out the video for the side-by-side comparison.

Wanna Bet?

Barbara LaRue — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:14:45 +0000

Should Governor Chris Christie sign a bill legalizing internet gambling in New Jersey? According to an article in the Wall Street Journal: “Mr. Christie is expected to decide this week whether to sign or veto the bill, which would let gamblers set up accounts with the casinos and play from their homes. He vetoed a [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Obama Gave Her A Phone!

Varacchi — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 10:23:22 +0000

Best way to voice your political opinions? Scream into a random camera!

Did You Watch? What Do You Think? [VIDEO]

Andy Chase — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 20:56:41 +0000

Last night, President Barack Obama took the stage to accept the nomination for President of the United States. His speech lasted about 40 minutes or so, and it appeared to get the Democratic Delegates pretty pumped up. So what did you think of his speech last night? If you didn’t get a chance to see [...]

Watch Governor Christie Sing Springsteen With Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Dan Alexander — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:45:49 +0000

Governor Chris Christie talked about politics, the Jets, Clint Eastwood and sang a Bruce Springsteen duet during his second appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s late night show on NBC Tuesday night. He said he ran into Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney before he delivered the keynote address at the Republican National Convention and Romney asked him [...]

Who is Tonight Bigger For? The Republican Party's Future or Gov. Christie's Future?

Andy Chase — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:21:59 +0000

Tonight all eyes will be on Tampa Florida for the Republican National Convention. Scheduled to speak tonight is Mitt Romney’s wife Ann, and the Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie. Of course Governor Christie’s name came up multiple times in speculation of who Mitt Romney would pick as his running mate. However Paul Ryan of [...]

Dee Snyder NOT taking it

Andy Chase — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 22:55:08 +0000

It seems like musicians just don't like Republicans using their music for campaign purposes.

The latest is "Twisted Sister" lead singer Dee Snyder who has asked VP running mate Paul Ryan to stop playing his song "We're not Gonna Take It" on the campaign trail. You could read the complete story here.

Past musicians who have asked politicians to stop using their music are:

Another Olympian Gets Punted From Team…

Scott Ferguson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:21:05 +0000

For the second time in as many weeks, 105.7 The Hawk can send out “Another One Bites The Dust” to a recently expelled Olympic athlete. This time around the sport is soccer, the countries involved are Switzerland and South Korea, the offending media of choice remains Twitter, and the offense is similar in nature to [...]

Punishment for Greek Olympian Over the Top?

Scott Ferguson — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 23:32:17 +0000

Is the world just becoming a bunch of super sensitive uptight people that have been conditioned to throw the book at anyone that even steps into a grey area? The Greek Olympic team has decided to boot one of their triple jumpers, Voula Papachristou from the team before she boarded the plane to France. While [...]

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Producer Joe's Vagina Rally

Varacchi — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:43:18 +0000

Yesterday Producer Joe held his own “Vagina Rally”, you heard it on the air, watch the vid here!

No Livin' After Midnight in Point Pleasant

Varacchi — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:09:06 +0000

The biggest news story of the day revolves around the passing of a law forcing bars in Point Pleasant to close at midnight, rather than the old 2 a.m. I live in Brick, closer to Point Pleasant than anyone else at the Hawk (I believe). I end up hanging out in Point Pleasant a lot, [...]

Another One Bites The Dust

Tom Mongelli — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:23:30 +0000

Another elected official carted away in 2009′s Operation Bid Rig is sentenced to prison. Former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell, 66, was given 30 months for taking a bribe in exchange for using his influence to push through development approvals for an undercover government informant. Shunning the route that many other elected and appointed officials took, [...]

Christie Blasts NYPD For Lack Of Communication on Muslim Surveillance

David Matthau — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:52:21 +0000

Governor Chris Christie is strongly criticizing the New York City Police Department for carrying out surveillance operations on possible Muslim terrorism suspects in the Garden state – without letting authorities in Jersey know what was going on. During Townsquare Media’s “Ask the Governor” program this evening, Christie says, ” I know they think their jurisdiction [...]

Top 5 Tuesday: Pet Peeves

Joe Giglio — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 02:05:47 +0000

Just a Bit Outside prides itself on many things. Great radio. Good looks. Knowledge about everything from sports, to life skills, to holding court with the ladies. Somewhere on that list includes consistency. Every week includes a Top 5 Tuesday topic.

This week: The Top 5 stupid things people do to/with their pets.

Free Beer & Hot Wings – Congressman Joe Walsh

Varacchi — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:46:30 +0000

Illinois Congressman Joe Walsh (no relation to the Eagles guitarist) goes a little crazy during a townhall-style meeting. I DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT! LOUD NOISES!! I NEED MORE COFFEE!!! Actually, it was sort of refreshing to see a politician not stick to the boring polite middle-of-the-road stance and get really fired up and [...]

What Happened to the NYPD?

Tyrone Johnson — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 05:20:22 +0000

After 9/11 there was not a more respected police force in America then the NYPD. Now 10 years later, that respect is beginning to unravel. As I write this more than one dozen officers are turning themselves in an apparent ticket fixing scandal.