What’s Going On? August 20th, 2008

Kirk Cameron

I found another great reason to listen to BlogTalkRadio! There is a development going up across the road! The peaceful farm with its tranquil view has since been replaced by tractors, backhoes, Bobcats and rising mini mansions. My home office faces the destruction and even with the windows closed the noise pollution is distraction. Thank you BlogTalkRadio for giving me intelligent discussions to listen to (Nikki Starr, I’m talking to you, hon!) and keeping me from losing my sanity.

I’m not exaggerating when I tell you we have some awesome programming today. I’m sure you’ll agree too! Check it out:

(All times EDT)

• Kirk Cameron, that’s right Mike Seaver from the 80’s series Growing Pains, is all grown up and doing the family values things in a big way. (As you know, I’m all about finding good role models so that’s not a bad thing.) Kirk is visiting with Tamara Walker, the MomRN, to discuss his new film “Fireproof”. Tune in today at noon.
• Comedienne Margaret Cho is visiting with Rico and Paulie on Fruit Salad tonight at 10:30 p.m.
• Virginia Stanley, Director of Library Marketing at HarperCollins and Neal Wyatt, President of RUSA (Reference & User Services) at the American Library Association interview New York Times bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips this afternoon at 3:00. Susan is the author  of the  “Natural Born Charmer” as well as numerous other romance novels including “Heaven Texas,” “It Had to be You” and “Lady Be Good.”
• On BlogTalkRadio Today at 2:00 p.m.,Tim Castleman of the Drive 55 Conservation Project visits followed by  the latest headlines and gossip.

Don’t forget, all of our great programming is available on demand. Check out the On Air Schedule for a full listing of today’s BlogTalkRadio segments.

Have a great day. Listen while you work,

Deb

Bigfoot ‘Corpse’ Had a Rubber Foot; Finders ‘Admitted It Was a Costume,’ Says ‘Squatch Detective’ Host

Steve Kulls, host of BlogTalkRadio’s Squatch Detective, has denounced Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer – the Georgia men who claimed to have found a Bigfoot “corpse” last month – as liars and fraudsters.

Yesterday on his show, Kulls recounted how he first introduced self-styled Sasquatch hunter Tom Biscardi to Whitton and Dyer after Dyer had appeared on Kulls’ show on July 28 to discuss the “find.”

Kulls: Whitton and Dyer have crossed the line from hoaxers to criminals!

Eighteen days later, on Aug. 15, Biscardi, Whitton and Dyer held a press conference in Palo Alto, Calif., where they had promised to unveil hard evidence of the half-man, half-ape. But that event proved to be a bust, with Biscardi producing only photos of the alleged beast, and testing of alleged tissue samples showing only possum and human DNA.

Meanwhile, Kulls, who lives in upstate New York, says he flew to Georgia to inspect the corpse, which was thawing out from deep freeze.

While doing so one day after the press conference, Kulls says he “observed the foot, which looked unnatural – reached in and confirmed it was a rubber foot.”

“We immediately contacted Tom Biscardi and advised him of the situation,” says Kulls.  At that point, Biscardi told Kulls that Whitton and Dyer had admitted the corpse was a costume.

“We have proven now that Ricky Dyer and Matthew Whitton are liars,” Kulls told his audience.

Click hear to hear Kulls’ special “Bigfoot Corpse: Fact or Fiction?” edition of Squatch Detective, or read from the transcript below.

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STEVE KULLS: On August 16, 2008, the freezer containing the alleged corpse arrived with the Searching for Bigfoot team at an undisclosed location.  I arrived that same day at 6 p.m. to provide initial verification, examination, biohazard control, and consult for security measures at the location.

At that time, the ice was being thawed slowly, to prevent and further decomposition of the alleged corpse.

On August 17, 2008, Searching for Bigfoot Director of Operations TJ Biscardi and myself were up early. We discovered that some hair was now exposed from the ice.  I extracted some from the alleged corpse and examined it and had some concerns.

Bob Smalbach, vice president of Searching for Bigfoot, arrived and concurred.  We burned the said hair sample and the hair sample burned into a ball, uncharacteristic of hair.

At that time, we began to expedite the melting process, after receiving the go-ahead from Tom Biscardi, by using a salamander heater to heat the freezer.  Within one hour, I pressed on the partially exposed head and it seemed mostly firm, but unusually hollow in one small section – yet another ominous sign.

Within the next hour, upon examining the feet area, there was a break in the ice and I observed the foot, which looked unnatural – reached in and confirmed it was a rubber foot.

We immediately contacted Tom Biscardi and advised him of the situation, and he began to take action on his end.  We were advised that both Matthew Whitton and Rick Dyer admitted at this point it was a costume.

They agreed to sign a promissory note in an admission of what they’d done, and set a meeting for their hotel room in California at 8 a.m. the next day.

On August 18, 2008, Tom Biscardi went to the hotel so they could sign those documents – where Dyer and Whitton were staying – and found out they had left.  Searching for Bigfoot is at this time seeking the return of their funds.

The actions and motives of Whitton and Dyer, obviously at this point, are beyond comprehension.

Whitton, who being a police officer for the Clayton County police Department in Georgia, got up before the world and lied, and was complicit to defraud in a felonious manner.

Ricky “Trailer Truck” Dyer, an ex-corrections officer, who now operates mostly as a car salesman and, as I uncovered several weeks ago, is involved in shill-bidding his vehicles on eBay under another screen name.

The bottom line in this is that both organizations sought the truth. The team here, myself, did our jobs, did our duties, reported it such, and there you have it.

We have proven now that Ricky “Trailer Truck” Dyer and Matthew Whitton are liars, and have crossed that line from hoaxers to committing a fraud and a crime.

What’s Going On? August 18, 2008

There are two more weeks until the unofficial end of summer. While that’s something most of us don’t want to ponder, we can look at the bright side. As it begins to get dark earlier and cooler during the day, we’ll have more time to spend by our laptops listening to BlogTalkRadio. And you don’t only have to listen while you’re surfing. BlogTalkRadio makes great background talk while cooking, cleaning, working out and more.

Here are today’s highlights: (As usual, all times EDT)

• George McFly himself, Crispin Glover is visiting This is Some Scene to talk about his variousm, and ecclectic, film projects 9:00 p.m.

• The BigFoot news continues. Steven Kulls will issue a statement to be followed by a roundtable discussion with Billy Willard and Becky Sawyer. That’s tonight at 9:00 p.m. on Sasquatch Detective Radio.

• Don’t forget your regular dose of insanity with the Midlife Gals at 7:00 pm.

Hope you’re having a great day!

Deb

‘The Mix’ Is All Over the Map!

What do Canadians, Christmas, contests and midlife crises have in common?

Nothing, of course.

But that didn’t stop us from rolling those highlights – and more – into one big fat edition of The Daily Mix.

Coming to you at 9 p.m. ET, this absolutely fabulous show answers such all-important questions as:

—What The Midlife Gals – those liquored-up, 50-something vixens from Austin, Texas – are gonna do to any caller who’s “lewd, lascivious, vulgar or perverted” on their new show.

Mike Farrell: Don’t boot those tired, poor huddled masses!

—What M*A*S*H star Mike Ferrell thinks Uncle Sam should do with all our illegal immigrants.

—Why Kiesha and Midnight, those wacky hosts of Canadians Rock, think karaoke should be an Olympic sport.

—Which Beatle used pop legend Jackie DeShannon to test-market his original composition.

—Whose voice sent Media Lizzy into a tizzy (hint: he feels her pain – and would like to feel more).

So don’t miss The Mix, hosted by everyone’s favorite pod jockey Shaun Daily, every Monday at 9 p.m. ET!

Special Summer Programming This Week

Many of us are lucky enough to take some time off to enjoy the end of the summer.  Whether you’re vacationing somewhere tropical, or just taking a break in your own backyard, tune into the special programming we’ve chosen on BlogTalkRadio this week to relax and soak up the last rays of summer.

On Monday, we’ll be highlighting some great Politics shows on the network.  With the conventions coming up and the election heating up, you’ll no doubt find some stimulating chat.

Tuesday brings live chats about Health, Fitness, and personal development.  Get fit, get confident, and get some great advice from the gurus on the air.

Wednesday, we’ll highlight the Entertainment shows.  From film lovers, to fan shows featuring your favorite reality stars, to celebs candid chats, there’s something for everyone.

Thursday will showcase some of the Bestselling Authors and noteworthy personalities who have appeared on BlogTalkRadio.

We get spooky on Friday with some of the haunting Paranormal shows on BTR.  Leave the nightlight on.

Saturday will feature the Best of Celebrity interviews and appearances.  We have great exclusive content, up close and personal with your favorite stars, from Gene Simmons of KISS to it-girl Kim Kardashian.

We’ll close up the weekend with a focus on Sports.  Vocal fans and aficionados take on the world of sports, from wrestling and MMA, to Fantasy Football, and everything in-between.

Check out the homepage this week and see what we have in store, the variety of content is astounding and who knows, you may find your new favorite BlogTalkRadio show.

Enjoy your summer with BlogTalkRadio!

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Kris Kringle Comes Early to BTR (and Stays!)

Internet Santa: Ho-ho-ho, merry August!

What could be better than a Christmas chat with Santa Claus?

Chatting with the jolly old gent all year ’round, that’s what.

Beginning today (yes, we know it’s nowhere near December), Internet Santa will be taking calls from boys and girls who want to get a jump on the Christmas rush.

But more importantly, he’ll be talking to them about troubles they may be having at home, in school, on the playground or in any other areas of life that require a little wisdom, touch of TLC or hearty ho-ho-ho to help keep them atop his - and everyone else’s - Nice List.

So don’t miss Talking with Santa Claus Live and In Person today at 11 a.m. ET – and every Saturday from now on.

‘Bigfoot’ Finder Rick Dyer Admitted to Trickery in July BTR Interview

Rick Dyer, the Georgia man who claims to have found a Bigfoot corpse, said last month that he and co-finder Matthew Whitton, also of Georgia, were purposely duping the public to drum up interest in the story.

In his first interview about the find, July 28 on BlogTalkRadio’s The Squatch Detective, Dyer said of “teaser” videos he and Whitton had released:

“What we’re trying to do is get everybody pissed [off]. And then, on September 1, everyone will have to eat their words.”

In response, host Steve Kulls said, “You intrinsically said about 80 percent of the video itself was crap.”

Apparently supporting Kulls’ statement, Dyer told the host that an “expert” in one of the videos was in fact Whitton’s brother.

“We throw hints in[to the video]. Like [Matt Whitton’s] brother, Morton Whitton, ‘Dr. Van Buren.’ If you watch the previous videos, you will see him in other photos in the other videos. But no one has caught that.”

The alleged corpse: Will finder's chicanery squash Squatch tale?

Dyer also tells Kulls, “The freezer we’re supposed to have [Bigfoot] in, well, all you have to do is freeze-frame that and you will see it’s like four feet long.”

Later in the show, a caller asks, “You said earlier you’re going to reveal some information September 1. Am I to understand someone is taking the body – or are you selling the body?”

“Yes, I am selling the body,” Kulls replies. “But it’s going to be in my possession for one month after September 1. And then [the buyer] will take possession of the body.”

Later still, another caller asks, “You think by riling up the Bigfoot community, by pissing everybody off, you think that’s gonna make them buy your T-shirts?”

“Oh, yea. Yes,” says Dyer. “We’re selling a lot of T-shirts… We’re going to continue to build up the hype.  We’re going to continue doing everything we’re doing.  The more people we piss off, the better for us.”

Earlier this week, Dyer and Whitton announced they would be holding a press conference today in California, where they promised to unveil hard evidence of the half-man, half-ape they claim is seven feet, seven inches tall and weighs 500 pounds – or, as Dyer described it on BlogTalkRadio, “Like two Andre the Giants.”

But that event proved to be something of a bust.

One Fox News headline read “Bigfoot Hunters Reveal Little at Press Conference,” while a Cox News Service headline read “‘Bigfoot’ Press Conference Reveals Possum DNA.”

Click here to hear Dyer’s original interview.

Meanwhile, Kulls, who lives in upstate New York, tells us he landed in Georgia just hours ago to inspect the alleged Sasquatch body.

And on his show Monday, Aug. 18, he says he’ll issue a statement about his findings.

Will the Georgia beast turn out to be the genuine article – or just a big bamboozle?

Stay tuned.

What’s Going On? August 15, 2008

Ally Sheedy

Congratulations! You made it until Friday. And if the day is dragging for you, you might want to listen to some cool BlogTalkRadio segments to help pass the time.

Here are some highlights: (All times EDT)

• The BlogTalkRadio team is conducting interviews live from the New Media Expo today. If you’re there, stop by the booth and if you’re listen in live at the event.

• On the Judy Joy Jones Show at 1:00, Dr. Michio Kaku; theoretical physicist, best-selling author, and popularizer of science, discusses his NY Times Bestselling book: ‘Physics of the Impossible’. Dr. Kaku will also be discussing Aug. 10th’s Science Channel special he hosted; ‘Visions of the Future’.

• Star of stage and screen, Barry Bostwick, is a Mary Ann Dorward’s guest this afternoon at 2:00.

• Former Brat Packer Ally Sheedy is in the house. She’ll be a guest today with Mr. Media to talk about her latest project - Steam.  Don’t miss it this afternoon at 2:00.

As always, all programs are available on demand immediately folliwng the live broadcast.

Have a wonderful weekend and keep it tuned to BlogTalkRadio.