Sex and Tampa Bay

I’ve never really liked Bubba’s radio show back when he was on 98 Rock. I’m just not into the shock jock thing. Honestly, I’m more of an NPR girl. But they’ve been doing their fundraiser this week, and I can’t put up with the guilt trip anymore. So, I tried out Bubba’s new show on The Bone.

It’s not bad. I like his progressive politics, his fearless defense of the first amendment, and his desire to go after people (even if it makes him unpopular). I also know that he’s really a good guy. I’ve been 2 degrees away from him in terms of friends we both have (after all, this is a small town at heart). He is, from all I’ve heard, the classic good guy when he’s not on the radio. And on air he serves the role of community pot stirrer, which really is important.

But the show grinds to a halt whenever he starts talking about MJ. The songs, the skits, the constant bashing- it is dull. Besides, Bubba’s already won the ratings war. There’s no reason to keep harping on it.

This morning, on the long drive down 19, I was faced with either listening to Bubba go through an extended MJ rant or listen to the NPR money begging.

I actually picked the begging.

So, Bubba Clem, do us a favor and stop it with the MJ stuff. Show a little bit of class. When you win the war you stop shooting at the enemy. Focus on taking down the people in power (like Rhonda Storms) instead of starting some lame radio host war.