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* ButtMonkey: The show has had a few of these over the years. Depending on how long a listener has been tuning in, their Butt Monkey of choice was Mark the Whiffle Boy, former producer Lightning, Big Tad, or mich recently, Beer Mug.
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** "This...was a sussess (sic)."
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* AntiHumor: One of the longest-running regular guests on the show is the Armenian Comedian, a real Armenian-American hairdresser named Sam who fancies himself a comedian and entertainer, but is actually a delusional weirdo with a questionable grasp of humor and the English language. The hosts of the show are so fascinated by his horribly unfunny jokes that they keep bringing him back.
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* AntiHumor: One of the longest-running regular guests on the show is the Armenian Comedian, a real Armenian-American hairdresser named Sam who fancies himself a comedian and entertainer, but is actually a delusional weirdo with a questionable grasp of both humor and the English language. The hosts of the show are so fascinated by his horribly unfunny jokes that they keep bringing him back.
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* AGoodNameForARockBand: A cast member will usually quip "I hear they're headlining for Coachella" or some variation whenever a good example pops up.
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* AGoodNameForARockBand: A cast member will usually quip "I hear they're headlining for at Coachella" or some variation whenever a good example pops up.
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.
** Kevin and Bean once had listeners gather hundreds of KIIS-FM antenna balls and ceremonially buried them in a coffin with a cardboard cutout of Rick Dees and performed a live on-air mock funeral.
** Kevin and Bean once had listeners gather hundreds of KIIS-FM antenna balls and ceremonially buried them in a coffin with a cardboard cutout of Rick Dees and performed a live on-air mock funeral.
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.
**him. Kevin and Bean also once had listeners gather hundreds of KIIS-FM antenna balls and ceremonially buried them in a coffin with a cardboard cutout of Rick Dees and performed a live on-air mock funeral.
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* SpinOff: The B-Team Podcast, hosted by former producer Lightning, current producer Dave the King of Mexico, and sound editor DJ Omar Khan, takes a look behind the scene of the show, answers listeners' questions, and examines old audio from the show's 25-year plus history.
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** Kevin and Bean once had listeners gather hundreds of KIIS-FM antenna balls and ceremonially buried them in a coffin with a cardboard cutout of Rick Dees and performed a live on-air mock funeral.
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* OnlyInFlorida: A recurring segment called [[http://kroq.cbslocal.com/tag/whats-up-with-florida/ What's Up With Florida]] covers a block of about five to eight strange news stories coming out of Florida.
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** Inappropriately dropping in audio from DJ Omar Khan's student film [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y46MIftOP0c/Cucamonga Heat]] in which he plays a mob boss having a telephone conversation to set up a "double cross."
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** Inappropriately dropping in audio from DJ Omar Khan's student film [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y46MIftOP0c/Cucamonga com/watch?v=y46MIftOP0c/ Cucamonga Heat]] in which he plays a mob boss having a telephone conversation to set up a "double cross."
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** Inappropriately dropping in audio from an old college film of Omar's in which he plays who mob boss having a conversation on the phone to conduct a "double cross."
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** Inappropriately dropping in audio from an old college DJ Omar Khan's student film of Omar's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y46MIftOP0c/Cucamonga Heat]] in which he plays who a mob boss having a telephone conversation on the phone to conduct set up a "double cross."
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** Dean Schefrin, who replaced Matt "Money" Smith, as the sports guy for a few months from 2005-2006, also left the show with no notice. Publicly, it was said he left the show because KROQ management felt that the show didn't need a sports guy; however, the few subsequent references to Dean have downplayed his presence on the show, up to and including quick denials that he was ever a part of the show at all.
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The Kevin and Bean Show is a long-running morning zoo radio show on the seminal Los Angeles alternative rock station KROQ. It began in 1985 and is still running today. It is perhaps most notable for launching the careers of Creator/AdamCarolla and Creator/JimmyKimmel.
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The Kevin and Bean Show is a long-running morning zoo radio show on the seminal Los Angeles alternative rock station KROQ. It began in 1985 1990 and is still running today. It is perhaps most notable for launching the careers of Creator/AdamCarolla and Creator/JimmyKimmel.
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* MaleRestroomEtiquette: The show used to have a recurring segment where Kevin would sit in a bathroom stall and try to engage the men pooping beside him in awkward conversation. His opening gambits were usually, "Hey... what are you doing?"
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** When Lisa May and Doc on the Roq were fired, Kevin and Bean were not allowed to talk about it for a week. They brought Lisa May in to discuss what happened and essentially apologize.
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** When Lisa May and Doc on the Roq were fired, Kevin and Bean were not allowed to talk about it for a week. They later brought Lisa May in to discuss what happened and essentially apologize.
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* AGoodNameForARockBand: A cast member will usually quip "I hear they're headlining for Coachella" or some variation whenever a good example pops up.
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* TakeThat: Perhaps the meanest thing the show has ever done was telling Creator/KeanuReeves that he's the worst actor in Hollywood during an in-studio interview promoting ''Film/AWalkInTheClouds''. After making an attempt to defend himself, Reeves stormed out of the studio and has refused to associate with the show since.
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* TakeThat: Perhaps the meanest thing the show has ever done was telling Creator/KeanuReeves that he's the worst actor in Hollywood during an in-studio interview promoting ''Film/AWalkInTheClouds''. After making an attempt to defend himself, Reeves stormed out of the studio and has refused to associate with the show ever since.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Michael the Maintenance Man, a significant member of the show in the 1990s, was apparently fired from the show and filed a wrongful termination suit. The hosts are prohibited from speaking about the suit publicly, so they have to behave as if Michael never existed.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: ChuckCunninghamSyndrome:
** Michael the Maintenance Man, a significant member of the show in the 1990s, was apparently fired from the show and filed a wrongful termination suit. The hosts are prohibited from speaking about the suit publicly, so they have to behave as if Michael neverexisted.existed.
** When Lisa May and Doc on the Roq were fired, Kevin and Bean were not allowed to talk about it for a week. They brought Lisa May in to discuss what happened and essentially apologize.
** Michael the Maintenance Man, a significant member of the show in the 1990s, was apparently fired from the show and filed a wrongful termination suit. The hosts are prohibited from speaking about the suit publicly, so they have to behave as if Michael never
** When Lisa May and Doc on the Roq were fired, Kevin and Bean were not allowed to talk about it for a week. They brought Lisa May in to discuss what happened and essentially apologize.
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* OneOfUs: In spite of Ralph's reputation as a hard-drinking, erudite lady's man, he's a huge comic book fan.
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Kevin and Bean had a short-lived television version of their show in the early 1990s. In one episode, they announce a new song, "[[Music/{{Nirvana}} Smells Like Teen Spirit]]," and comment on what a terrible name that is.
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Kevin and Bean had hosted "Gorilla Theater" on KCAL in 1990 as a short-lived television version extension of their show in the early 1990s.radio show. In one episode, they announce a new song, "[[Music/{{Nirvana}} Smells Like Teen Spirit]]," and comment on what a terrible name that is.
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** The show usually sends its most incompetent interviewer to perform red carpet interviews. Big Tad started the trend and it's carried on by Beer Mug.
** The segment jingles created by Omar almost always have intentionally off-key and obnoxious vocals.
** The show usually sends its most incompetent interviewer to perform red carpet interviews. Big Tad started the trend and it's carried on by Beer Mug.
** The segment jingles created by Omar almost always have intentionally off-key and obnoxious vocals.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: Michael the Maintenance Man, a significant member of the show in the 1990s, was apparently fired from the show and filed a wrongful termination suit. The hosts are prohibited from speaking about the suit publicly, so they have to behave as if Michael never existed.
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** Ralph reading an email from a fan that concludes with a line that sounds very similar to the chorus of a OneHitWonder song that Ralph is obsessed with that month, followed by Ralph singing the sound-alike chorus over a clip of the song. It started with "Rock Me Amadeus."
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Kevin and Bean had a short-lived television version of their show in the early 1990s. In one episode, they announce a new song, [[Music/{{Nirvana}} Smells Like Teen Spirit]]" and comment on what a terrible name that is.
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Kevin and Bean had a short-lived television version of their show in the early 1990s. In one episode, they announce a new song, [[Music/{{Nirvana}} "[[Music/{{Nirvana}} Smells Like Teen Spirit]]" Spirit]]," and comment on what a terrible name that is.
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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Kevin and Bean had a short-lived television version of their show in the early 1990s. In one episode, they announce a new song, [[Music/{{Nirvana}} Smells Like Teen Spirit]]" and comment on what a terrible name that is.
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The Kevin and Bean Show is a long-running MorningZoo morning zoo radio show on the seminal Los Angeles alternative rock station KROQ. It began in 1985 and is still running today. It is perhaps most notable for launching the careers of Creator/AdamCarolla and Creator/JimmyKimmel.
* DumbassDJ: The show is an example of the "morning zoo" style of show, with comedy, interviews and give-aways as the main draws. Being local to Hollywood, however, they have a better relationship with celebrities than most other examples.
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.
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* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.him.
* TakeThat: Perhaps the meanest thing the show has ever done was telling Creator/KeanuReeves that he's the worst actor in Hollywood during an in-studio interview promoting ''Film/AWalkInTheClouds''. After making an attempt to defend himself, Reeves stormed out of the studio and has refused to associate with the show since.
* TakeThat: Perhaps the meanest thing the show has ever done was telling Creator/KeanuReeves that he's the worst actor in Hollywood during an in-studio interview promoting ''Film/AWalkInTheClouds''. After making an attempt to defend himself, Reeves stormed out of the studio and has refused to associate with the show since.
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* BitingTheHandHumor: The hosts frequently take shots at KROQ's stinginess and managerial staff.
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* SassyBlackWoman: Ralph's character Laqueesha, who reviews reality television with snide commentary.
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* SassyBlackWoman: Ralph's character Laqueesha, Lakweesha, who reviews reality television with snide commentary.
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* IncrediblyBadPunReaction: When a host makes a particularly bad joke, usually a tortured pun, someone will shout "File!" so that it can be brought back up in a later "Would You Like to Take That Back?" segment.
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* IncrediblyBadPunReaction: LamePunReaction: When a host makes a particularly bad joke, usually a tortured pun, someone will shout "File!" so that it can be brought back up in a later "Would You Like to Take That Back?" segment.
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* IncrediblyBadPunReaction: When a host makes a particularly bad joke, usually a tortured pun, someone will shout "File!" so that it can be brought back up in a later "Would You Like to Take That Back?" segment.
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** Another recurring segment is "Would You Like to Take That Back?", which highlights an extremely unfunny joke told by one of the hosts.
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** Another recurring segment is "Would You Like to Take That Back?", which highlights an extremely unfunny joke told by one of the hosts.hosts.
* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.
* SitcomArchNemesis: Kevin and Bean hated Rick Dees when he was a crosstown rival at KIIS. They would frequently mock him and occasionally play pranks on him. One prank actually made headlines when Dees accused the show of stalking and threatening him.
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* HollywoodNerd: Ralph's character Roland, classic angry young nerd who calls in to comment on comic book-related matters. Since Ralph is actually OneOfUs, Roland's knowledge of comic books is quite detailed.
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* HollywoodNerd: Ralph's character Roland, a classic angry young nerd who calls in to comment on comic book-related matters. Since Ralph is actually OneOfUs, Roland's knowledge of comic books is quite detailed.
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* SelfDeprecation: A hallmark of the show. The hosts are constantly criticizing each other.
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* SelfDeprecation: A hallmark of the show. The hosts are constantly criticizing each other.their quality as broadcasters.
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* AntiHumor: One of the longest-running regular guests on the show is the Armenian Comedian, a real Armenian-American hairdresser named Sam who fancies himself a comedian and entertainer, but is actually a delusional weirdo with a questionable grasp of humor and the English language. The hosts of the show are so fascinated by his horribly unfunny jokes that they keep bringing him back.
* HollywoodNerd: Ralph's character Roland, classic angry young nerd who calls in to comment on comic book-related matters. Since Ralph is actually OneOfUs, Roland's knowledge of comic books is quite detailed.
* OneOfUs: In spite of Ralph's reputation as a hard-drinking, erudite lady's man, he's a huge comic book fan.
* RunningGag: A whole lot over its 30 year run. A few notables:
** "Point for cake." A debate over pie versus cake spawned a long period where the hosts would conclude something good happening as "a point for cake."
** Santa Karl. Jimmy Kimmel's most popular character, portraying basketball player Karl Malone as if he were Santa Claus and talking to listeners' children.
* SassyBlackWoman: Ralph's character Laqueesha, who reviews reality television with snide commentary.
* SelfDeprecation: A hallmark of the show. The hosts are constantly criticizing each other.
** One recurring moment is "A Moment With...," which highlights a host's previous blunder or gaffe.
** Another recurring segment is "Would You Like to Take That Back?", which highlights an extremely unfunny joke told by one of the hosts.
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* AntiHumor: One of the longest-running regular guests on the show is the Armenian Comedian, a real Armenian-American hairdresser named Sam who fancies himself a comedian and entertainer, but is actually a delusional weirdo with a questionable grasp of humor and the English language. The hosts of the show are so fascinated by his horribly unfunny jokes that they keep bringing him back.
* HollywoodNerd: Ralph's character Roland, classic angry young nerd who calls in to comment on comic book-related matters. Since Ralph is actually OneOfUs, Roland's knowledge of comic books is quite detailed.
* OneOfUs: In spite of Ralph's reputation as a hard-drinking, erudite lady's man, he's a huge comic book fan.
* RunningGag: A whole lot over its 30 year run. A few notables:
** "Point for cake." A debate over pie versus cake spawned a long period where the hosts would conclude something good happening as "a point for cake."
** Santa Karl. Jimmy Kimmel's most popular character, portraying basketball player Karl Malone as if he were Santa Claus and talking to listeners' children.
* SassyBlackWoman: Ralph's character Laqueesha, who reviews reality television with snide commentary.
* SelfDeprecation: A hallmark of the show. The hosts are constantly criticizing each other.
** One recurring moment is "A Moment With...," which highlights a host's previous blunder or gaffe.
** Another recurring segment is "Would You Like to Take That Back?", which highlights an extremely unfunny joke told by one of the hosts.
