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The Rick Burgess Show

Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 61

·1 hr 7 min·5 clips
Bubba Bussey finally makes the celebrity list, but the photo is a 40-pound flat-top from 1984.
The episode opens by framing the show's recurring theme of pulling back the curtain on the radio business, specifically their 20-plus-year history with the Regions Tradition celebrity golf tournament. The hosts explain they were initially barred from the event for not being 'big enough' but eventually gained access through their unconventional methods. A central conflict is their push to have Bubba listed as a celebrity player, which finally happens, though the provided photo is an unflattering 1984 image that becomes a source of relentless humor. They delve into the complex relationship with event organizer Gene Hallman, who allegedly avoids promoting them to placate local media. The episode includes a clip from a past live TV interview where Greg Burgess disrupts it by walking shirtless through the shot, exemplifying their 'outlaw' reputation. A significant segment involves Speedy confronting Bubba for forgetting he caddied for him the previous year, a moment of genuine hurt feelings. The bulk of the episode is a live play-by-play from the golf course, with Rick Burgess following Bubba's group featuring John Daly, Bo Jackson, Avery Johnson, and Taylor Hicks. Commentary includes John Daly's prodigious drives, Bubba's struggles with worm-burner shots, and humorous observations about the players and crowd. Rick attempts an interview with Nick Saban, adding to the chaotic, on-the-ground energy. The episode blends behind-the-scenes industry talk, personal anecdotes, and live event comedy.

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A Champions Tour broadcast turns into a memory test, with old golf grievances giving way to Alabama oddities and security.

The episode uses a Champions Tour broadcast as a way into the hosts' familiar rhythm, where celebrity interviews, first-tee commentary, and a running Alabama large-cat theory all share the same space.

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You want a golf-broadcast hang where behind-the-scenes radio talk keeps getting interrupted by selective memory, caddying complaints, and an Alabama large-cat report.

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