Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
Win Tickets to “Disney Live”
Disney Live is coming back to Billings this month. Want to take your kids to see the "Mickey Makes Music" Festival at Metra Park on the 25th? Sign up here to win free tickets and good luck from Pop Crush 97.1
It’s Official: Atomic Wedgies Can Be Lethal
If you've ever been victimized by an atomic wedgie, you know how painful and humiliating they can be. Now, police in Oklahoma have confirmed our greatest fears. Atomic Wedgies can kill you.
According an article from the website newser.com, a ma...
Barry Bonds Belongs In the Baseball Hall of Fame
As a lifelong Chicago Cubs fan, I am proud to see one my favorite players, Greg Maddux, inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. Maddux will join his former teammate Tom Glavine and White Sox slugger Frank Thomas in the Class of 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the 2013 Last Call Ball
Happy New Year from Pop Crush 97.1. If you're headed downtown for our New Year's Eve Last Call Ball, here's some frequently asked questions.
Do I have to buy tickets in advance?
No, tickets will be available at the door. They are the same price at the door as they are on-line.
Is th...
Billings Man Foolishly Attempts the Grandstand’s “Hot Wings Challenge”
Monday night, while we were broadcasting live at the Grandstand Casino Sportsbar in Billings for their "Ugly Christmas Sweater Party", we met a man named Kevin. Kevin is a good guy, but he isn't very bright. His buddies talked him into taking the Grandstand's "Hot Wings Challenge".
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Win Free Tickets to the “Last Call Ball” New Year’s Eve Party
Monday night, Pop Crush will be back on the streets with another chance for you to win free passes for the Last Call Ball. Tara Nicole will be broadcasting live from The Grandstand on 905 Grand Avenue from 6 pm to 8 pm and, while she's there, we'll be giving away 10 pairs of tickets for the biggest and best New Year's Eve Party in Billings.
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Your Last Chance to Help Toys 4 Tots
All month long, we've been teaming up with the United States Marines and Bretz RV collecting Toys 4 Tots. Because of your support, thousands of needy kids from all over Yellowstone County will have presents to open on Christmas.
We've been following the Bretz RV Toys 4 Tots Toy Hauler all over town and it's almost full. Ho...
Rock and Country Artists Boycotting Sea World Are Missing the Boat
Ever since the CNN Network debuted the controversial documentary film "Blackfish", rock and country musicians have been lining up in droves to boycott Sea World or cancel previously scheduled concerts at their parks. This week alone, .38 S...
The 3 Guys Who Will Hit On Your Girl At The Rainbow Bar in Billings
This weekend, my lady friend and I decided to have a drink at the Rainbow Bar on Montana Avenue. For those of you who have ever frequented this fine establishment, you know that the Rainbow is the one place in Billings where a person can get completely hammered for $10.
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Townsquare Media Teams Up with United Blood Services in Billings
Thursday, December 19th, Townsqare Media will be part of the annual "DJ's United for Life" event at United Blood Services on 1444 Grand Avenue in Billings. As you know, blood helps save lives. But did you know that blood supplies run especially low over the holidays, often when the need is greatest?
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