Shredd and Ragan
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Ted Shredd and Tom Ragan are hosts of The Shredd and Ragan Show a talk radio
show on WEDG
. The show also features James, Josh Potter, and producer Jim Jacka. The show broadcasts to Buffalo
, Toronto
and Southern Ontario and is heard weekday afternoons from 3pm to 7pm.
The show has been a mainstay in Buffalo radio since Tom Ragan and Ted Shredd paired in 1994.
Shredd and Ragan have received national recognition from Radio and Records, the industry's leading trade publication, as nominees for Alternative Rock Show of the Year for 2003, 2004 and 2005 and Active Rock Show of the Year in 2006.
as The Tom and Karen Show was paired with Ted Shredd, then on WUFX as Ted Shredd and Mr. Ed Show. The show first made a name for itself by covering (and making fun of) the Buffalo State College
Prostitute trial, and airing non-stop bits on the O.J. Simpson trial, culminating in the "OJ Bronco Chase Parade" on Buffalo's Kensington Expressway.
In 1995, WUFX changed formats and renamed as WEDG
, keeping only Shredd and Ragan from the previous roster. In an often told on-air story, Shredd and Ragan explain how they went across the street to a staff meeting, looked around cluelessly, and then realized they were the only ones from the current airstaff sitting in the room. Shredd and Ragan are also the first to speak with T.O upon his arrival to the Buffalo Bills.
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
show on WEDG
WEDG
WEDG is a radio station in Buffalo, New York, USA. The station's on air branding is "103.3 The Edge" and broadcasts on 103.3 MHz FM. WEDG has an active rock format and is best known for its afternoon-drive hosts, "Shredd and Ragan," and being the co-flagship of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network...
. The show also features James, Josh Potter, and producer Jim Jacka. The show broadcasts to Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
and Southern Ontario and is heard weekday afternoons from 3pm to 7pm.
The show has been a mainstay in Buffalo radio since Tom Ragan and Ted Shredd paired in 1994.
Shredd and Ragan have received national recognition from Radio and Records, the industry's leading trade publication, as nominees for Alternative Rock Show of the Year for 2003, 2004 and 2005 and Active Rock Show of the Year in 2006.
Format
The Shredd and Ragan Show is a four-hour comedy talk radio show that covers everything from politics to sports, music, movies, the internet and people making news. The show often deals with what's going on around Upstate New York including anything relating to the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.History
The show got its start in 1994 when Tom Ragan, then on WGRWGR
WGR, or WGR Sports Radio 550, is an all sports radio station in Buffalo, New York that broadcasts on 550 AM. It is the flagship station of the Buffalo Sabres and the Buffalo Bandits, and is currently the only full-time sports talk station in the city of Buffalo. Its studios are located in Amherst,...
as The Tom and Karen Show was paired with Ted Shredd, then on WUFX as Ted Shredd and Mr. Ed Show. The show first made a name for itself by covering (and making fun of) the Buffalo State College
Buffalo State College
The State University of New York College at Buffalo, referred to as Buffalo State College, often referred to colloquially as Buff State, is a public, liberal arts college in Buffalo, New York, United States and is part of the State University of New York. Buffalo State was founded in 1871 as the...
Prostitute trial, and airing non-stop bits on the O.J. Simpson trial, culminating in the "OJ Bronco Chase Parade" on Buffalo's Kensington Expressway.
In 1995, WUFX changed formats and renamed as WEDG
WEDG
WEDG is a radio station in Buffalo, New York, USA. The station's on air branding is "103.3 The Edge" and broadcasts on 103.3 MHz FM. WEDG has an active rock format and is best known for its afternoon-drive hosts, "Shredd and Ragan," and being the co-flagship of the Buffalo Bills Radio Network...
, keeping only Shredd and Ragan from the previous roster. In an often told on-air story, Shredd and Ragan explain how they went across the street to a staff meeting, looked around cluelessly, and then realized they were the only ones from the current airstaff sitting in the room. Shredd and Ragan are also the first to speak with T.O upon his arrival to the Buffalo Bills.
Members Of Show
- Ted Shredd - co-host. Born in Elgin, Ill. Worked at KHTZ Lake Tahoe/ Reno, Nevada, in Buffalo produced the Taylor and Moore Show on WPHD and The Bearman Show at WUFX. Also on air at the Heavy Metal Rebel Radio 14X WXBX, and WGIR Manchester, NH. Then Returned to WUFX Buffalo.
- Tom Ragan - co-host. Born in Hazleton, Pa. Worked in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. at WARM, Freeland, Pa. at WQEQ and WXPX, Benton, Pa. at WBNE, Wheeling, WV. at WZMM, and State College, Pa. at WQWK and Buffalo afternoons as Tom and Karen on WGR Newsradio 55.
- James - program director. Born in Buffalo. Formerly known as Evil Jim, he worked his way up from show intern to show producer to PD of WEDG. Known for his impersonations of George Bush, Pat O'Brien, and Jeff Garcia.
- Jim Jacka - producer. Born in Lockport, NY. Currently acts as show producer and overnight host at sister station WHTTWHTTWHTT-FM 104.1 FM, is a commercial radio station based in Buffalo, New York United States. The station has a classic hits format and is known by the name "104.1 WHTT".WHTT is owned by Cumulus Media. Its transmitter is located in Buffalo....
.
Assistant Producer Timeline
- February 2004–Present - Josh Potter.
- December 2003 - February 2004 - 'Suzy "Porn Chick' .
- 2000 - December 2003 - Evil Jim.
- 1998 - 2000 - Anne Marie.
- 1994 - 1998 - Between these years SHREDD & RAGAN did not have an official Assistant Producer.
Producer Timeline
- January 2007–Present - Jim Jacka.
- December 2003 - 2006 - Evil Jim.
- 2001 - 2003 - Ryan Patrick.
- 1998 - 2000 - Tim Switala.
- 1997 - 1998 - Darren McKee.
- 1996 - 1997 - Frankie Moh.
- 1994 - 1996 - Between these years SHREDD & RAGAN did not have an official Producer.
Other Characters On The Show
- Angry Black Goddess - Sounds a bit like Buffalo commedianne Jamella.Lusts after white guys, edgefest tickets and free radio prizes.
- Bacon - Long time caller and listener who used to simply call in and say " baconnnnnnnnn!".Now calls in with Sabres facts and to call out Evil Jim.Winner of the very first "Barbaric Cup".Which now entitles him to be known as King Bacon.
- Bradley Lama - Got his name from his call-ins during the Dalai Lama's14th Dalai LamaThe 14th Dalai Lama is the 14th and current Dalai Lama. Dalai Lamas are the most influential figures in the Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, although the 14th has consolidated control over the other lineages in recent years...
visit to SUNY BuffaloUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New YorkUniversity at Buffalo, The State University of New York, also commonly known as the University at Buffalo or UB, is a public research university and a "University Center" in the State University of New York system. The university was founded by Millard Fillmore in 1846. UB has multiple campuses...
in fall 2006. Bradley is a frequent participant in the shows YOUR TURN segment, and a self procliaimed show historian. - Brotha Pope - calls in when he feels the brothers are getting the short end.Highlight: Played a fatherless Black Jesus in S&R Theater.Also winner of the second annual "Barbaric Cup".Which now entitles him to be known as King Brotha Pope.
- Creepy Seth - Isn't a comedian but should be. Comes to YOUR TURN segments each night with jokes written from things talked about on the show.
- Dunkirk Mike - Funny caller who lives in Dunkirk.Finalist of the first Barbaric Cup,lost to Bacon
- Jobless John - An out of work Buffalonian who cracks wise from his couch.Starts each call with, "Hey guys, thanks for keeping me entertained while I'm out of work.
- John from Love Canal - Gives the viewpoint of someone who's lived in the worst part of Niagara Falls.Claims he doesn't glow.No one believes him.
- BillyBill - Texts in daily to usually comment on someone who called in or to insult someone or something in the news. Probably most notably for his text following one of "Creepy Seth's" calls, BillyBill texted in "Is it just me, or did "Creepy Seth" sound extra creepy today?"
- Lismo - Hardcore fan and a listener favorite. Says on air he loves Jagermeister so much he got the bottle image tattooed on his leg earning him a lifetime supply from the company.
- Lortab Zombie - A prematurely retired roofing contractor who has on occasion been known to take the painkiller "Lortab",although he claims not to be an addict his nickname suggests otherwise.Lortab Zombie came in second in the second annual "Barbaric Cup 2009" to winner Brotha Pope.Winner of third annual "Barbaric Cup 2010" Which now entitles him to be known as King Lortab Zombie.
- Racing John - Shredd and Ragan often manipulate the message of his calls to expose his nature. As of early 2009, he is referred to as Racing John because of his participation in Shredd and Ragan's go-karting events.Racing John is a truck driver by trade and often calls in with live traffic reports.Also an established Barbarian who is a contender in S&R'S very popular annual Barbaric Cup contest.
- Rehab Jerry- A good guy who calls from rehab/halfway house.Has been known to fall off the wagon like the infamous time he went to a wedding and disappeared for a month.Always ends his calls with "Barbaric"
- Sean in Hamburg - A smart caller who knows more about wrestling than the founder of WWE.
Past and present bits
- Moo at the Canadians - simple and straightforward. They'd call a Canadian and moo at them. Listeners would call and guess if the Canadian would moo back. No one ever mooed back. Then they'd call someone in the US and they'd immediately moo back proving Canadians were not as stupid as Americans who thought cows were calling them.
- Shredd and Ragan Theater - recreations of current and past moments in history. Favorites include a Christmas recreation where Mrs. Claus starred in a gangbang flick for cash, a recurring bit about Erie County Executive Joel GiambraJoel GiambraJoel Giambra is the former County Executive in Erie County, New York. The county seat is Buffalo, New York, where Giambra currently resides.-Early life:...
being portrayed as a blood-sucking vampire (with a Romanian accent and hunchback assistant), and Jesus getting "accidentally" aborted by Madonna during one of her many abortions. - Niagara Falls Police Blotter - unknown to tourists, the American side of the Falls is crawling with insane and unique crime. S&R read the best each week, especially good when one of the perpetrators calls to defend or explain "what really happened".
- Your Turn - a longtime bit in various forms where the listeners take over the final segment and call in to rant, screw around or comment on the show or news of the day.
- New Music Tuesday - Hosts and callers rip on new music. Some music is good, some horrendous like Sigor Ros.
- Mikey Mike At The Movies - Fabulously gay movie reviewer rates new flicks by using his own mouthful/star scale.
- Touchdown Throwdown - Listeners compete for Buffalo BillsBuffalo BillsThe Buffalo Bills are a professional football team based in Buffalo, New York. They are currently members of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
season tickets. They've walked blindfolded into batting cages, taken slap shots in net from Buffalo SabresBuffalo SabresThe Buffalo Sabres are a professional ice hockey team based in Buffalo, New York. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League .-Founding and early success: 1970-71—1980-81:...
and had various body parts pierced. - Test the Perverts - Josh Potter dresses like a young innocent child on Halloween and tries to get convicted child molestors to answer the door. See the video here.
- Cruise Night - a car show that may attract 8,000 people weekly during the summer at Dunn tire raceway park. http://www.dunntireracewaypark.com/
- Sammy Van Halen - An interesting fellow who lives with his mom, was born in Love Canal, wears sports jerseys with the name "Sammy Van Halen" over the original players name, drives sick sports cars - the most recent being the new Z06 Corvette, and going into various business establishments and raising a ruckus, along with picking up hot women and quoting assorted lines from different Van Halen songs into complete sentences. Lastly, Sammy Van Halen is "unreachable by telephone".
- OTF - Stands for Ohio, Texas, Florida, callers are presented with unique news reports from one of the three states then have to guess where the story originated.