Lee Mroszak
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Lee Anthony Mroszak known by the on-air moniker Cabbie, was an American deejay
on New York City
's 92.3 K-Rock and a former regular guest on The Howard Stern Show. On his show, Mroszak regularly dealt with topics of the day relating to life in America. The topics included music and hard rock: two of Mroszak's many lifelong recreational passions.
Mroszak previously worked for two radio stations in the Twin Cities
, spending time as part of the 92 KQRS Morning Show
. Mroszak was fired from KQRS after he faked a segment implying that Brett Favre was staying in a Minneapolis hotel with a woman other than his wife.
Mroszak began his radio career as a frequent caller known as "Cabbie" on The Andy Savage Show, airing on Minneapolis' 93.7 The Edge. When Howard Stern's show came to town, Mroszak moved to the KQRS Morning Show, the highest rated morning drive show in Minneapolis.
Mroszak served in the 82nd Airborne during Operation Desert Storm, where he received numerous medals and awards.
On Tuesday, June 26, 2007, Mroszak was a guest on the syndicated The Opie & Anthony Show. In response to questions about the Howard Stern Show, he retorted by saying "F Howard Stern" and mentioned that though it took him a while, he realized long ago that he had to "sever that umbilical cord [i.e., Howard and his show]", and remarked that he is "not a Howard Stern guy," having done radio years before his association with Stern.
's hotel room door when the NFL's Green Bay Packers
were in town for a Monday night game. Mroszak claimed that he intended to offer Favre some Vicodin and a six-pack of beer, but that he instead discovered the quarterback
with a naked female who was not his wife. The report ended abruptly, but the press contacted the station for further information. Mroszak was forced into hiding, but eventually admitted that the story was completely fabricated. With his credibility shattered, Mroszak was fired by KQRS on December 3, 1997, and the station was sued by Favre.
Mroszak was not forgotten by old friend Cane (from his 93.7 The Edge days), who brought Mroszak to 92.3 K-Rock (WXRK) New York to produce his popular afternoon show. Mroszak used his newfound notoriety to appear on The Howard Stern Show.
service during Operation Desert Storm
, events that occurred during his stint as a deejay for KROC radio, and many bizarre antics that happened in his personal life.
On the March 23, 2001 show, the Stern Show paid Mroszak $3,000 to air the details of his honorable discharge from the military. Mroszak revealed that he and several other men had group sex with the 17-year-old daughter of a Delta Force Sergeant Major. The interview shifted to Stern interrogating Mroszak about his involvement in a sexual situation that involved the presence of several men. This line of questioning led to the revelation that Mrozak had engaged in various homosexual activities on several different occasions, to which those present reacted
wildly.
Mroszak fought two boxing matches during his association with the Stern show. On April 27, 2001, he fought Wack Pack
member Angry Black to a five round draw and on May 31, 2002 he was defeated by Stuttering John
by a unanimous decision.
On September 11, 2001, Mroszak called in to the Stern show-- by then one of only a couple of local broadcasts still on the air-- and helped explain that airplanes that people witnessed in Manhattan were United States Air Force
fighters sent to patrol Manhattan airspace. He received many plaudits for his on-air contributions and composure during this difficult day.
On the January 6, 2003 show, Mroszak had an on-air reunion with his biological mother, who claimed to have given him up as a newborn for adoption because she could not afford to raise him.
On July 27, 2006, Mroszak was released from prison, and immediately went to Sirius Satellite Radio
to visit Howard Stern
. On August 15, 2006, Mroszak substituted for Sirius radio host Scott Ferrall
, who was on vacation.
On February 7, 2007 it was revealed that Mroszak allowed a porno film featuring Ron Jeremy
and Tabitha Stevens
to be shot in Howard's studio without permission. When confronted by Stern and crew, Mroszak contended that he produced the film but did not directly participate, rather playing "a Steven Spielberg type role" and that the film had been destroyed. On February 8, 2007 Howard questioned whether Mroszak could ever again be trusted, while Fred
described the porn antics as "a sign of disrespect." In 2009 Ron Jeremy confirmed that Mroszak acted in the movie and Mroszak was reportedly trying to sell the footage.
After an appearance on the Stern Show in 2007 where he appeared heavier than he did on his previous show appearance, Stern regular Ralph remarked that Mroszak had "gotten fat". Mroszak was on the show to promote a weight loss drug, I57 Ignite. The sponsor, Kelly Lockwood, announced that they planned to sue the Stern Show and SIRIUS, Mroszak's employer, for as much as $100 million, claiming defamation. However, no lawsuit was ever filed. Mroszak's website later contained messages chastising Stern for the disparaging remarks.
. An IRS
employee happened to be listening and reported him. Mroszak pleaded guilty to tax evasion in federal court in December 2004, and was sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay over $100,000 in outstanding taxes, which have since been paid in full.
On July 29, 2005, Mroszak was imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey
. On February 27, 2006, it was reported on the Howard Stern Show that he was "recently" moved to Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts
.
In a spring 2006 phone call to Stern Show producer Gary Dell'Abate
, Mroszak claimed to be "tortured by the government" while in jail. He announced that Cabbie and Lee Mroszak died in jail, and that his new name would soon be revealed .
Mroszak was released from prison on July 27, 2006 and appeared on The Howard Stern Show to discuss his prison experiences that same day. Mroszak was noticeably thinner.
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
on New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
's 92.3 K-Rock and a former regular guest on The Howard Stern Show. On his show, Mroszak regularly dealt with topics of the day relating to life in America. The topics included music and hard rock: two of Mroszak's many lifelong recreational passions.
Mroszak previously worked for two radio stations in the Twin Cities
Twin cities
Twin cities are a special case of two cities or urban centres which are founded in close geographic proximity and then grow into each other over time...
, spending time as part of the 92 KQRS Morning Show
92 KQRS Morning Show
The 92 KQRS Morning Show is a popular, long-running radio morning show originating from KQRS-FM in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is currently hosted by Tom Barnard, and features several other regular personalities...
. Mroszak was fired from KQRS after he faked a segment implying that Brett Favre was staying in a Minneapolis hotel with a woman other than his wife.
Mroszak began his radio career as a frequent caller known as "Cabbie" on The Andy Savage Show, airing on Minneapolis' 93.7 The Edge. When Howard Stern's show came to town, Mroszak moved to the KQRS Morning Show, the highest rated morning drive show in Minneapolis.
Mroszak served in the 82nd Airborne during Operation Desert Storm, where he received numerous medals and awards.
On Tuesday, June 26, 2007, Mroszak was a guest on the syndicated The Opie & Anthony Show. In response to questions about the Howard Stern Show, he retorted by saying "F Howard Stern" and mentioned that though it took him a while, he realized long ago that he had to "sever that umbilical cord [i.e., Howard and his show]", and remarked that he is "not a Howard Stern guy," having done radio years before his association with Stern.
KQRS hijinks
Mroszak raised his visibility at KQRS as a resilient street reporter who took some listeners on a tour of the city's crack cocaine market. Ever pressured to be outrageous, Mroszak did a "remote report" in which he knocked on NFL star Brett FavreBrett Favre
Brett Lorenzo Favre is a former American football quarterback who spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League . He was a 20-year veteran of the NFL, having played quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons , Green Bay Packers , New York Jets and Minnesota...
's hotel room door when the NFL's Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
were in town for a Monday night game. Mroszak claimed that he intended to offer Favre some Vicodin and a six-pack of beer, but that he instead discovered the quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
with a naked female who was not his wife. The report ended abruptly, but the press contacted the station for further information. Mroszak was forced into hiding, but eventually admitted that the story was completely fabricated. With his credibility shattered, Mroszak was fired by KQRS on December 3, 1997, and the station was sued by Favre.
Mroszak was not forgotten by old friend Cane (from his 93.7 The Edge days), who brought Mroszak to 92.3 K-Rock (WXRK) New York to produce his popular afternoon show. Mroszak used his newfound notoriety to appear on The Howard Stern Show.
Howard Stern Show
On The Howard Stern Show, Mroszak would often discuss his paratrooperParatrooper
Paratroopers are soldiers trained in parachuting and generally operate as part of an airborne force.Paratroopers are used for tactical advantage as they can be inserted into the battlefield from the air, thereby allowing them to be positioned in areas not accessible by land...
service during Operation Desert Storm
Gulf War
The Persian Gulf War , commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from 34 nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.The war is also known under other names, such as the First Gulf...
, events that occurred during his stint as a deejay for KROC radio, and many bizarre antics that happened in his personal life.
On the March 23, 2001 show, the Stern Show paid Mroszak $3,000 to air the details of his honorable discharge from the military. Mroszak revealed that he and several other men had group sex with the 17-year-old daughter of a Delta Force Sergeant Major. The interview shifted to Stern interrogating Mroszak about his involvement in a sexual situation that involved the presence of several men. This line of questioning led to the revelation that Mrozak had engaged in various homosexual activities on several different occasions, to which those present reacted
wildly.
Mroszak fought two boxing matches during his association with the Stern show. On April 27, 2001, he fought Wack Pack
The Wack Pack
The Wack Pack is the name given to a wide assortment of personalities heard throughout the history of The Howard Stern Show. As a parody of the Rat Pack or Brat Pack, they are a considerable part of what the radio show became notable for...
member Angry Black to a five round draw and on May 31, 2002 he was defeated by Stuttering John
John Melendez
John Edward Melendez , commonly known as "Stuttering John," is an American television writer and former radio personality. Prior to his work on television as a writer and announcer, Melendez was a regular on-air personality on The Howard Stern Show...
by a unanimous decision.
On September 11, 2001, Mroszak called in to the Stern show-- by then one of only a couple of local broadcasts still on the air-- and helped explain that airplanes that people witnessed in Manhattan were United States Air Force
United States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
fighters sent to patrol Manhattan airspace. He received many plaudits for his on-air contributions and composure during this difficult day.
On the January 6, 2003 show, Mroszak had an on-air reunion with his biological mother, who claimed to have given him up as a newborn for adoption because she could not afford to raise him.
On July 27, 2006, Mroszak was released from prison, and immediately went to Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio
Sirius Satellite Radio is a satellite radio service operating in North America, owned by Sirius XM Radio.Headquartered in New York City, with smaller studios in Los Angeles and Memphis, Sirius was officially launched on July 1, 2002 and currently provides 69 streams of music and 65 streams of...
to visit Howard Stern
Howard Stern
Howard Allan Stern is an American radio personality, television host, author, and actor best known for his radio show, which was nationally syndicated from 1986 to 2005. He gained wide recognition in the 1990s where he was labeled a "shock jock" for his outspoken and sometimes controversial style...
. On August 15, 2006, Mroszak substituted for Sirius radio host Scott Ferrall
Scott Ferrall
Scott Ferrall is an American sports talk radio personality who currently broadcasts for Sirius XM Radio on Howard 101. His voice is easily recognizable by his crackling....
, who was on vacation.
On February 7, 2007 it was revealed that Mroszak allowed a porno film featuring Ron Jeremy
Ron Jeremy
Ronald Jeremy Hyatt , usually called Ron Jeremy, is an American pornographic actor. Nicknamed "The Hedgehog", he was ranked by AVN at number one in their "The 50 Top Porn Stars of All Time" list...
and Tabitha Stevens
Tabitha Stevens
Tabitha Stevens is an American pornographic actress and frequent on-air guest of radio personality Howard Stern....
to be shot in Howard's studio without permission. When confronted by Stern and crew, Mroszak contended that he produced the film but did not directly participate, rather playing "a Steven Spielberg type role" and that the film had been destroyed. On February 8, 2007 Howard questioned whether Mroszak could ever again be trusted, while Fred
Fred Norris
Eric Fred Norris is an American radio personality known for being the longest-tenured staff member of The Howard Stern Show aside from Stern himself...
described the porn antics as "a sign of disrespect." In 2009 Ron Jeremy confirmed that Mroszak acted in the movie and Mroszak was reportedly trying to sell the footage.
After an appearance on the Stern Show in 2007 where he appeared heavier than he did on his previous show appearance, Stern regular Ralph remarked that Mroszak had "gotten fat". Mroszak was on the show to promote a weight loss drug, I57 Ignite. The sponsor, Kelly Lockwood, announced that they planned to sue the Stern Show and SIRIUS, Mroszak's employer, for as much as $100 million, claiming defamation. However, no lawsuit was ever filed. Mroszak's website later contained messages chastising Stern for the disparaging remarks.
Tax trouble
Mroszak spent one year in federal prison for tax evasion. He had been arrested after bragging on the November 9, 2004 Stern show that he did not file a tax return for three years and would not resume paying taxes until the U.S. government cures his Gulf War SyndromeGulf War syndrome
Gulf War syndrome or Gulf War illness describes a medical condition that affected veterans and civilians who were near conflicts during or downwind of chemical weapons depot demolition, after the 1991 Gulf War. A wide range of acute and chronic symptoms have included fatigue, musculoskeletal...
. An IRS
Internal Revenue Service
The Internal Revenue Service is the revenue service of the United States federal government. The agency is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury, and is under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue...
employee happened to be listening and reported him. Mroszak pleaded guilty to tax evasion in federal court in December 2004, and was sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay over $100,000 in outstanding taxes, which have since been paid in full.
On July 29, 2005, Mroszak was imprisoned at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey
Fort Dix, New Jersey
JB MDL Dix , better known as Fort Dix, is a United States Army base located approximately south-southeast of Trenton, New Jersey. Dix is under the jurisdiction of the United States Army Reserve Command...
. On February 27, 2006, it was reported on the Howard Stern Show that he was "recently" moved to Federal Medical Center (FMC) Devens in Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer, Massachusetts
Ayer is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Originally part of Groton, it was incorporated February 14, 1871 and became a major commercial railroad junction. The town was home to Camp Stevens, a training camp for Massachusetts volunteers during the American Civil War...
.
In a spring 2006 phone call to Stern Show producer Gary Dell'Abate
Gary Dell'Abate
Gary Patrick Angelo Dell'Abate , also known as "Baba Booey", is an American radio producer, known for being the executive producer of The Howard Stern Show. His autobiography, They Call Me Baba Booey, was released on November 2, 2010.-Early life and career:Dell'Abate was born in Uniondale, New...
, Mroszak claimed to be "tortured by the government" while in jail. He announced that Cabbie and Lee Mroszak died in jail, and that his new name would soon be revealed .
Mroszak was released from prison on July 27, 2006 and appeared on The Howard Stern Show to discuss his prison experiences that same day. Mroszak was noticeably thinner.