03-14-23 Tuesday

WLOB Radio...The Lobster Network

Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the Silicon Valley Bank, and uses the movie “It’s A Wonderful Life” as an example of how a bank works, and worrying about more banks collapsing.


Segment 2:  Ray clarifies the quote he used earlier.

Segments 3-4:  David Jones and Gunny Mike join Ray. The boys are joined by Jimmy Fahey as he says goodbye to the audience.

Segment 5:  Sophia Pride joins the fun and they discuss kids, music, the lobster industry, windmills, NOAA, and more.

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Segment 7:  Ray talks about jobs, the unemployment rate, and people just not doing the work, the Hershey bar name controversy, Ray reads a quote from the lady whose luggage was stolen by Biden’s Energy Department official Sam Brinton (a gender non-binary) has been accused of stealing airport luggage, and more.

Segment 8:  Ray and David talk about Gloria Gaynor and her song “I Will Survive” and the memories that it evokes.

Segment 9-10:  Kevin Lipson (Venable DC Attorney for Maine Lobster Association) is representing The Maine Lobster Fishery as it sues the Monterey Bay Aquarium for trying to destroy the lobster industry.

Segment 11: Ray and David talk about the economy, inflation, interest rates, and more.

Segment 12:  Ray takes several calls.

Segments 13-14:  Ray talks about the weather.

Segments 15-16:  Ray talks about the landlord and government.

03-13-23 Monday

WLOB Radio...The Lobster Network

Segment 1:  In Ray Richardson’s monologue, he talks about the 2023 Carnival Maine, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and more.


Segment 2:  Ray addresses his hot mike moment on Friday and Ray and Dee Dee talk about the anniversary of their meeting each other back in 1983.

Segment 3:  Gunny Mike joins Ray.

Segment 4:

Segments 5-6:  Ray starts the segment with his “hot mike moment” that happened on Friday. This turns into manners and family.

Segment 7:  Todd Piro (Co-Host of Fox and Friends First) Todd shares his new fun pastime, an Instagram page, and more. Dr. Demi Kouzounas joins in.

Segment 8:  Laurel Ryan (Nautically Northern) joins the group. They talk about the song “Garden Party” by Rick Nelson.

Segment 9:  The panel discusses Lauren’s business, business margins, and how inflation affects the margins, where she lives, her other job, and more.

Segment 10:  Laurel, Demi, and Vern discuss the New England Products Trade Show, Old Port Festival, and more.

Segment 11: Molly Lovell-Keely (Communications and Marketing Manager for The Travis Mills Foundation) joins Vern, Demi, Dee Dee, and Ray in the studio. Ray talks about Ke Huy Quan’s acceptance speech and how your state of mind makes a difference in your life. They talk about Travis Mills (one of 5 American quad amputees).

Segment 12:  Molly shares more about Travis Mills, his story, personality, fundraisers, and more.

Segment 13:  Ray, Vern, and Demi discuss the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse and bailout.

Segment 14:  Ray and Vern take calls starting with Ethan of Saco about the SVB collapse and Larry finishes the segment.

Segments 15-16:  Ray and Vern discuss the bailing out of banks, Steve from Westbrook calls in to talk about agreeing at the start with Vern about the bailout. The next caller, Jimmy the Milkman, agrees with Vern that we are watching what the right hand is doing, but ignoring the left hand.

03-10-23 Friday

WLOB Radio...The Lobster Network

Segment 1:  Ray Richardson talks about the claims that President Biden is making about cutting the deficit and highlights some of the proposed Biden budget details including unrealized gains.


Segment 2:

Segments 3-4:  Gunny Mike calls in to talk about U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Matt Taibbi’s Twitter Files testimony and the Democrat calls him a ‘so-called’ journalist.

Segments 5-6:  Ray more talks about unrealized gains.  Mike Shepherd (Political Editor for the Bangor Daily News) joins Ray and they discuss a license plate, some of the Maine Budget negotiations, and more.

Segment 7:  Steve DiMillo (Owner of DiMillo’s Floating Restaurant in Portland Maine) joins Ray. Steve is really excited about the 3rd annual Carnaval ME Winter Festival, they also talk about some of the business costs in Maine, and wrap up with who is on deck tonight at the festival.

Segment 8:  Ray has a short segment on some of the upcoming guests, including Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce and Volunteer In Police Service (VIPS) Leader Suzanne LaCrox, and regular guest Sophia Pride.

Segment 9:  CC Sheriff Joyce and Suzanne explain what are some of the jobs that the VIPS do and how they give back to their community, their partnership with AARP Maine, and more.

Segment 10:  Ray asks Sheriff Kevin Joyce about the standoff that just happened in Oxford County and the cooperation between the different teams around the state. For more information on the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department and its programs, you can find them at https://www.cumberlandso.org.

Segment 11:  Mike Mercer (F3 Defense) joins Ray and Sophia. Ray gives a shoutout and congratulates Matt Mattingly on earning his Doctorate. They talk about the push to defund the police and the difference between illegal and legal immigrants.

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Segments 13-14:  Sophia wanted to send her love and thanks for giving her their car for her 16th birthday. The panel discusses language and labels. They take calls from Steve of Westbrook, Ethan of Saco, and Arthur Langley.

Segment 15:  Mike Mercer announces the Maine Emerald Society’s Golf Tournament at Sunset Ridge Golf Course in Westbrook Maine.

Segment 16:  They take another call.

03-09-23 Thursday

WLOB Radio...The Lobster Network

Segments 1-2:  Ray Richardson is joined by Dr. Michael Ciampi of Ciampi Family Practice and they talk about Covid and its effect and the lasting problems it will have on our lives. Gunny Mike Hall calls in to ask Doc a question.


Segment 2:  Dee Dee brings Ray coffee and they discuss the color purple and then Ray shares the loss of Carmen Footer, one of our beloved Freeport Flag Ladies, who passed away yesterday morning.

Segments 3-4:  Ray and Doc are joined by Bob Witkowski and they discuss the live music of Maine, its musicians, recording studios, live venues, playhouses, and more.

Segment 5:  Todd Starnes joins Ray and Doc. Ray reads something to Todd and they talk about Todd’s Executive Producer, Grace Baker, and the Covid-19 hearings.

Segment 6:  Ray and Doc talk about the series 1923. Today would have been his Grandmother Richardson’s 123rd birthday and they talk about some of the amazing changes that took place in her lifetime.

Segments 7-8:  Ray and Doc start off talking about Stevie Nicks, then Ray asks for prayers for the group from Eastpoint Church that are in Israel bringing a discussion about Israel’s sovereignty, antisemitism, racism, double standard, and more.

Segments 9-10:  Ray talks about a truly monetary conservative politician.

Segments 11-12:  Ray takes calls.

Segments 13-14:  Ray welcomes Rick Hughes of Rick Hughes Ministries and the FLOT Line Podcast joins by phone to discuss the program heard on WLOB Radio on Sunday morning 9 am – 9:30 am and the need for Believers to stand together and continue to share the Good News. Ray continues to talk about Faith.

Segments 15-16:  Ray talks about the appropriate imagery in the books like Gender Queer and the school boards wanting to use and even though the pictures can’t even be shown on TV. Ray takes calls about Faith.