12-21-23 Thursday
Segment 1: Ray Richardson starts the morning off with thanking everyone that came out to Erik’s Church last night for the 2nd Annual Richardson Christmas Karaoke. He then moves on to some of the events that show that the people in charge are willing to do whatever it takes to remain in power including the schools superintendent that covered up the rape, moved the student and lied about the crime.
Segment 2: Ray reads a text about Trump being accused and convicted by the leftist lynch mob for insurrection without a conviction from the courts.
Segment 3: Ray, and Dee Dee are surprised by Pam Laskey (Maine Day Ventures) who brings a gift for Ray from Bob Witkowski (Where Y’at Magazine). Steve Abbott (US Sen. Susan Collins’ Chief of Staff) also joins and they catch up, Bob shares some stories as the catch up on what Bob’s family is doing and Pam’s visit to New Orleans. Mark Reilly joins in.
Segment 4: Ray opens the box of goodies that Tyler Bear Thomas sent Ray.
Segment 5: Ray talks about the Karaoke night at Erik’s and the kids that sang, what people are doing for Christmas and other family stories.
Segment 6: Ray reads a Merry Christmas from Steve DiMillo to the group and then they talk about Steve Abbott’s father.
Segment 7: They talk about Rev. Jeff McIlwain and then welcome Dave Ciullo (Career Management Services and host of The H.R. PowerHour on WLOB Radio) join and they talk about Dave’s Christmas wonderland that his wife, Doreen, created.
Segment 8: Ray plays part of the Nutcracker and talks about the ballet. Steve and Ray talk about going college and the college experience.
Segments 9-10: Ray thanks Pam Laskey (Maine Day Ventures) for playing Bob Witkowski’s elf. Travis Mills (Travis Mills and The Travis Mills Foundation) join and they talk about the weather and power outages and the State of Maine fines to CMP for being overly prepared. Ray introduces Bounce Back: 12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life”, book signing at the Barnes and Noble in Augusta, and more.
Segment 11: Dan Merrill opens up the segment and Ray introduces Dan’s wife, Belinda “Bindi”, and Barney Martin and they talk about the benefit to help him out with his cancer treatments, Dr. Ciampi and some of his patients, Dan’s journey fighting Leukemia, and more. Ray asks Steve about the Colorado decision to not allow Trump on the ballot and they discuss the ramifications of that decision.
Segment 13: Dan plays on original Christmas song and shares his Faith journey through his recovery, they discuss Don Campbell and the comradery of Maine musicians, Don’s hospice benefit.
Segment 14: Dan’s sings a song about his daughter, Kate, and shares his process for writing songs. Ben Smith (Junction Bowl / The Sidecar/Red City Ale House) joins the fun.
Segment 15: They talk about the Time Life music clubs and some of the radio music stations. They take calls from Cheryl from Bath, Jeff Preble. Ray shares opening up Tyler Thomas’ homemade eggnog. They take more calls
Segment 16: The gang chat for a bit, then Tyler Thomas calls in. They talk about Red City Ale House, and Don Campbell playing at Cowbells in Scarborough, some of the exciting thing to watch out for in the new year. Ray shares appreciation for all of the listeners.