The Monsters in the Morning

The Monsters in the Morning
Country United States
Language(s) English
Home station WTKS-FM Real Radio
Starring Russ (Triple R) Rollins,
Dirty Jim, Angel and Carlos Navarro
Recording studio Orlando, Florida
Audio format Speech

The Monsters in the Morning is a morning talk radio show that is broadcast on WTKS-FM Real Radio in Orlando, Florida and simulcast on the iHeartRadio mobile app. The show's current staff consists of Russ (Triple R) Rollins, Dirty Jim, Carlos, and Angel. The Monsters in the Morning's' format features a mix of current events, comedy, and stunts.[1] Guests include comedians visiting the local Improv comedy club, local celebrities, and sometimes national celebrities. Stunts have involved skywriting, hanging a Monsters banner on a local eyesore, getting married, and blowing oneself up with firecrackers.

History

The show was renamed several times before receiving the final title of The Monsters in the Morning. Attempts were made to simulcast the show in several other Florida markets but were unsuccessful. It was eventually canceled in all other radio markets, bringing them back to local radio status. WXTB in Tampa Bay ended simulcasts of the show in favor of local programming.[2] On December 20, 2013, Tom Vann AKA:Drunky The Bear announced he was leaving the show, after Daniel Dennis had already decided to not resign his contract. Russ is currently separated from his wife and has been served divorce papers amid accusations of abuse [3]

Following the sale of Clear Channel's stake in Sirius XM Radio, the show ended its simulcast over XM Satellite Radio on October 18, 2013. The Monsters in the Morning most recently aired on Extreme Talk (XM channel 243), a channel now only available online via iHeartRadio.[4]

The show received national attention when host Russ Rollins was served with divorce papers while on the air. It appeared that he had staged the timing of the service so he would be on the air. His wife subsequently sued him for defamation as the result of his remarks.[5]

Segments

Cast members

  • RRR (Triple R) - Russ Ray Rollins
  • Dirty Jim - Jim Colbert[6]
  • Carlos - Carlos Navarro
  • DJ Angel of Boom - Angel Rivera

References

  1. Bancroft, Collette (Jul 20, 2004). "Monsters Tone Down Meanness". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 12 August 2013.
  2. "WXTB Cuts "Monsters" Morning Show". FMQB. January 3, 2005.
  3. "Lawyer: Radio host facing domestic abuse accusations had...". wftv.com.
  4. Venta, Lance (August 2, 2013). "Clear Channel Sells SiriusXM Stake; Stations To Leave Service". RadioInsight.com. Radio Insight. Retrieved January 3, 2014. With the sale all but two of the Clear Channel programmed stations will depart the XM service... Departing are... Extreme Talk (home of Todd Schnitt, Artie Lange and WTKS Orlando programming)...
  5. "Monsters Biography". Cflradio.net. 2006-02-06. Retrieved 2013-07-29.

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