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The Talk of Austin



The Talk of Austin is a call-in show all about the Austin lifestyle -- music, sports, entertainment, politics and more!  You can hear the show simulcast on 98.1 KVET and AM 1300 The Zone Monday through Friday from 6am to 10am.

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The Keep Austin Weird 5k
Its less about racing and more about celebrating the unique culture that defines Austin. There is more to this festival than just the 5k, there will be games, music and even a pizza-eating contest. There is no better way to spend a great summer day in Austin. Bring the kids and the dogs as there is also a kids K and special costume contests for them as well as a pet and owner look alike contest.

As for the race, serious competitors can jump ahead but the most fun will be in the back where the competition is all about whose costume will be the most crazy and outrageous. There are several different categories but judges love to see costumes that exemplify the spirit of Austin and its weirdness. With the race being held in the evening its already different from the usual 5k. Most runners' favorite part of the race is the aid stations lining the side. It's always a surprise to see what will be offered at each station, it could be anything from ice cream to a cold bear or even Sweet Leaf tea.

The festival details-
Where: Auditorium Shores
When: June 28, which is officially Keep Austin Weird Day.
Times: Gates will open at 12pm and the 5k will start at 6pm.


After the race the festivities continue with live music from some great local bands, including World Gone Bad, as well as food provided by a long list of local vendors like Amy's Ice Cream, Mangia's pizza and Thundercloud Subs.


Bucky G's Football Skills Camp 2008
WEDNESDAY JUNE 25TH
click here to register - spaces limited!



2008 Mullett Open
FRIDAY JUNE 27TH At  FLINTROCK FALLS,
 click here to register - spaces limited





Your Hosts

Bucky Godbolt is a sports radio veteran and coached college football at Boston College, the University of Illinois, and the University of Texas.  In spite of this, Bucky still pretends not to know much about sports.  Email Bucky at buckygodbolt@am1300thezone.com


Bob Cole is an Austin radio legend and entrepreneur--not to be confused with the composer or the hockey announcer.  Bob isn't as mean as this picture makes him look.  Email Bob at bobcole@kvet.com.



Links
austinist.com - Blog about all things Austin
drudgereport.com - Links to international news
mackbrown-texasfootball.com - Texas Football
texassports.com - Everything else
texasmusicseries.com - KVET's Free concert series

 
News, Traffic & Weather

    Michelle Roebuck
             News


          Don Miller
             Traffic


         Troy Kimmel
            Weather


        Chuck Licata
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EricRaines@Kvet.com
Producer


        Jimmy Carter
 Entertainment Reporter 
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Christian the Lion
Tuesday 07-22-2008 7:58am CT
Here's the link to the Salon Fish!!!!
Tuesday 07-22-2008 7:55am CT
Lastest Jib Jab cartoon
Tuesday 07-22-2008 6:47am CT
Click on the picture to see the latest Jib Jab cartoon on the presidential campaign.

Check out Bucky's "new" ranking
Friday 07-18-2008 2:35pm CT

That venerable publication that placed Bucky as Austin's 27th most influential figure in sports, has met with a rebuttal, seemingly (though not actually) by itself. Read the "real" ranking.

Click Here!

Heart Hospital of Ausitn and Teens
Wednesday 07-16-2008 9:47am CT
 

Heart Hospital of Austin Teams up with Championship Hearts Foundation to Offer Free Heart Screenings to Student Athletes


Heart Hospital of Austin and Championship Hearts Foundation will conduct free heart screenings for student-athletes ages 15-18 on Saturday, July 26th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at the Heart Hospital of Austin.



For more information, click here.
The New Yorker
Monday 07-14-2008 11:44am CT
Weigh in on the New Yorker cover that Bucky and Bob were discussing this morning.


*****start poll*****
Poll: New Yorker cover
*****end poll*****

Bob, back from Vacation
Monday 07-14-2008 11:42am CT
Check out the visitors to the studio on Bob's first day back from vacation by clicking on the cartoon. Then listen to the audio of Bucky's practical joke on Bob.

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HeneyHawk courtesy of Warner Bros.
Mullet Memories
Thursday 07-10-2008 2:26pm CT


Pictures from this year's Mullet Open are available online now!  If you'd like to purchase prints, visit this link!
American Flag Do's and Don'ts
Tuesday 07-08-2008 10:34am CT
Bucky wasn't sure of his conduct regarding the American Flag, so we looked it up for him. His question about how to dispose of his flag is answered in Section 176, part (k) of the US Code. Click on the flag to go to the code.