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75 Radio storms the DMV

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By: Scoop Stanton

This weekend 75 Radio was all over the DMV. Not the place where you register your car, but the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.  And I saw “eeeevvveeerrrryyyone!”

First, the kids and I met up with Ed Huebner for the Georgetown Fordham football game. Ed is a Fordham alumni and played for Fordham on the gridiron. Both teams were not that good. Ed wanted to be put in. He was actually bigger than most of the defensive line! Georgetown was slightly better than the Rams. Worst part; no beer! A football game with no beer is like going to a gentleman’s club with no entertainment! But since two people from 75 Radio are there, it’s a 75 Radio event. Hey, those are the rules!

I dropped off the kids and headed up to pick up my friend Lisa. Like every other lady I hang out with, Lisa is a hot. bad ass boss lady. And like every woman I meet, I disappoint them simply by opening my mouth.  The crazy thing about Lisa is that she runs in the same circles as me and knows everyone I know! And we haven’t met until June of this year! 

We roll up to WINO in Arlington, Virginia for Barry Morgenstein’s book party for Rock and Soul which Barry promoted on 75 Radio. Alessandra Griffitt and Brian Sussman along with Shelly Morgenstein were also there. And Lisa knew everyone!

On Facebook I told Barry no pop music at WINO and when I enter I want “Ain’t Wasting Time No More” playing. And sure as shit, I see DC Mike Echo spinning the ipod and he recognized me before I recognized him. And he played the song! Don’t know if it was a coincidence or not. I’ll take it!

After a couple of cocktails it was time to head to Maryland for Eliza Nguyen’s Friendsgiving Birthday Party. Since it was close to Thanksgiving, Eliza thought it would be nice if it was a Thanksgiving theme. There were plenty of tables for all the people. Kudos to Eliza and everyone for putting it together.

And of course, 75 Radio Spokesmodel Danila Rodrigues was there looking like her typical bad assed self! And since myself and Ms. Rodrigues were there its’ now a 75 Radio event!

The party was going full tilt. Then it was time to go to overdrive. I asked Dani if she wanted to come on. She wanted to have a good time, so she declined! But, she will get some shout outs! As I’m getting my stuff ready walking outside, I saw Dani dancing her ass off! That diverted my attention. Luckily I was walking slowly because I ran into the screen door! Similar to when allegedly Donald Trump ran into a glass door looking at some girls in bikinis!

I get the show up and running. We’re talking about the Epstein nothing burger, and Elisa comes over for the next segment. She kills it! Another gentleman comes on named Kenneth. Kills it! Then at the halfway point we lost our internet feed and I have to phone it in! But Tammy Eanes comes on and confirms that I did wear a bedazzled G-string last year!

As the show goes on, I lose contact with the studio. I hear absolutely nothing, so I say: “Ground control to Major Tom?” A short time later I’m back on with Walter and Mike. Thank God they are on the air! We cross the finish line and I pack up, I walk through the dance floor with my box looking like I just got fired clearing my desk. Across the basement I see Danila sitting down on a huge ottoman which gave me an idea. I threw my box upstairs and grabbed Dani. “Dani I need to borrow you for 10 seconds.” I told her what I wanted to do and she thought it was a good idea. Look, I don’t know much, but I do know a good photograph of Danila when I see one.

Now here’s why Danila is the only choice for our Spokesmodel. As I was taking the photograph, a dude who saw me do radio take the lovely photo of Ms. Rodrigues. He asked me who was that!? I said that Danila. She’s the spokesmodel for the radio show. “Whaaaaaaaaat!?” I said that’s Danila. She’s our spokesmodel for our radio show. I then gave a business card and said to check it out! We did our “Irish goodbyes” and made our way home.

I need to thank everyone I saw this weekend. It’s because of you I’m in a much better place than 5 years ago. I am currently living my best life. The reason why I attend all these functions is the people. If someone was going to have beer at a dumpster fire, I’m there. You are the best the DMV has to offer. Not the politicians, not the media types or other people who think they are something. All of you bring the best out of me. For that I say thank you!

75 Radio walks the runway at Glitz and Glamour again!

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By: Scoop Stanton

Last night I went to the Glitz and Glamour Veteran’s Gala and once again one of the 75 Radio family members was a hit during the fashion show and it wasn’t the most beautiful woman in radio Danila Rodrigues! 

It was our Field Producer Ed Huebner! Now if two of us show up at any event, it’s a 75 Radio event! 

Ed showed up in his custom Andre Soriano tuxedo! He made James Bond look like a crack head! This was the event we promoted on air with Gift Hughes! It was a nod and thank you to our veterans.  Some were in dinner dress blues and other had their medals. I didn’t want to show up everyone with my National Defense and Good Conduct Medals! 


As usual the ladies looked absolutely amazing! Even the one’s not in the fashion show! I run with a hot group of people! 

There was no Jack Daniel’s available so I did my best to put a dent in the Makers Mark supply! 

As I was being the social butterfly, and talking to everyone (too many to list) I noticed Ed wasn’t around.  I was getting worried. Was he kidnapped, in the bathroom, talking to a lady, or did an “Irish goodbye?” No, he was in the back getting ready to walk the runway! Why not? Ed is a handsome man with grace and class wearing an Andre Soriano custom made tuxedo! I work my “wedding outfit ” with the Rolling Stones tie, again! And Ed was on point! 

As the night was winding down, Brian Sussman and I got some food and he graciously took me home! 

I had the time of my life as usual! Sometimes I feel it’s a dream and I’m going to wake up and all this never happened. I need to thank Gift and Michelle from Glitz and Glamour and Andre for putting on a spectacular event, all the love from the family and especially Ed Huebner for making it special! 




































Two years ago, she changed the face of radio!

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By: Scoop Stanton

In June of 2023 I attended a birthday party of our field producer and fried Ed Huebner. At the party there was an absolutely gorgeous woman that really stood out! I wondered if she was at the right place. So, me being suave and debonair, I did what I always do, text James Edwards! The young lady was at the right place! Towards the end of the party I was doing 75 Radio and our future Field Producer Ed Huebner comes on with a group of fans (his). And after the show he introduced me to the lovely lady. Her name is Danila Rodrigues! Not only did was she absolutely beautiful, she had a great personality!

After the party Ed told me I had to attend the Fourth of July party at the home of Luciano De La Torre on July 1st. Ed was our Field Producer before he became our Field Producer. I said I was in. I get to the party and wow! It was like nothing I’ve been to before. Beautiful, classy people having a great time with tons of food and drink, and now: 75 Radio! The party was in full tilt and on the show we had myself, Walter, guest Mike Rakebrandt, and Charlie LeDuff! LeDuff was the insurance policy if the show bombed or I had to leave in a hurry. Towards the end of the show I had party guests come on to say what’s on their mind. I bring Danila on and not only does she look fabulous, but she sounds great on the radio!

Beauty and the car wreck!

This was our best show ever at the time. I reached out to Danila on Facebook and she didn’t block me. We chit chatted about stuff and then it hit me. We’re already a completely different show. Why not turn it up a notch and have a face for radio!? The old joke was one had a face for radio and voice for newsprint. Why not have a gorgeous woman for radio!? So I asked Danila if she wanted to be the Spokesmodel for 75 Radio. I forwarded the web address and some archives to let her know this is who we are. And she said: yes! I was floored! As much as I love the show and love Walter, we are something else!

So we would premiere her on October 28, 2023 at the Halloween party of Luciano De La Torre. Our July first show was such a hit when we did it remotely, why not do it again. I was nervous as can be. I still couldn’t believe it! She was joining 75 Radio! I wanted Charlie LeDuff to come on in case Dani bailed as she was half of that night’s show. 8:15 I’m walking out to call into The Political Cesspool for their 19th anniversary show! I turn the corner and…………………………………………………………….!!!!

WOW! We said hello and I wanted to take a selfie. I snapped it and it wasn’t that good. So she had to take it! This was the start of the long running “Not only do I harass the poor woman but I make her take the pic'” gag. I immediately sent it to everyone. And my phone started blowing up. I went on the Cesspool and I was winded and flustered of the event that just took place. After the Cesspool, Charlie LeDuff called and said: “Let me talk to her.” So do I tell Charlie now is not a good time, and to call back? No, this is 75 Radio! “Danila, my friend Charlie want to talk to you.” The poor woman took my phone and had a nice conversation with Charlie! LeDuff was in; hot damn!

10pm rolls around. My idea was that myself, Walter and Charlie would do our juvenile hijinks, jokes, insults and what not then at 10:30 bring on Danila for a “normal” show. I didn’t want her to be a one and done! The first half of the show was as expected. After the 10:30 news, I am nervous as I don’t know what. I can’t believe this is happening! Danila is sitting right next to me having a great time. After “Hole in the Sky” we are off and we have a nice, normal radio show for about 10 seconds as Charlie LeDuff is talking to the Brazilian lady in Spanish! And it goes downhill from there. Charlie asks Danila about the movie Blow because he watched it the night before. I’m already seeing Dani running to her car and smoking those Goodyear’s down the Beltway! I turn to Walter to get me out of this mess and Walter never disappoints. He asked Dani if she had any red lipstick. She did. I was holding my bated breath. “Put it in your pocket because Scoop might take it.” Danila had a great time, I was a hot mess! Two days later Danila was mentioned in Talkers Magazine!

Not only had Danila graced all of our archives and promotional material, but she does a bang-up job behind the microphone. On our March 15, 2024 show, we were at the home of Luciano De La Torre once again for St. Patrick’s Day. I was talking about St. Patrick and what American’s do for St. Patrick’s Day. Walter asked if I painted my nipples green! Now I’m pissed. Here we go again! “Walter I thought we were not going to talk about this, especially in front of company (Danila)” Without skipping a beat Dani replies “I don’t know why you’re saying that you were showing everyone at the party!” I replied: “Danila!” Right then and there I knew she was one of us!

For Danila’s one year anniversary she was at a Halloween party and only could make one segment. Walter couldn’t do the show as he was entertaining company during the World Series and Charlie LeDuff came on to wish Danila happy anniversary at the last segment! Say it with me: “This is 75 Radio.” One year in and Danila made Talkers Magazine again!

One thing Danila does have is a great sense of humor! Thank God! Some of the things we do are a little off the wall! When Elon Musk turned Twitter into X I needed to change the voiceover. I always mention that I look at Danila’s Instagram account at: danilarodrigues.model So we have Day of the Eagle playing and James Edwards saying:

I also pepper her with all sorts of nonsense via text that I think is funny! She should be glad she’s not Walter or Mike!

When were not burning up the airwaves, were at different events. Birthday parties, fundraisers and the such. Last November I attended the DC Glitz and Glamour Fashion Show fundraiser! And I told no one as I didn’t know who was going. Dani posted a pic on instagram and I texted her a photo of the venue! And she put me to work. I was the Official Photographer for the 75 Radio Spokesmodel! I gave thanks to the Lord for that one!

But I was also her dance partner afterwards! Let’s just say Dani knows how to cut a rug and I know how to stink up a joint! Dani probably cursed the Lord for that!

Besides a great radio persona and one of the most beautiful people on the planet, Danila has the biggest heart I have ever seen. Last year she came down to my other job to meet some of the ladies I just trained after working a very long shift at DR Wellness and Esthetics! And she had to cross the American Legion Bridge, twice! Not only did she meet these ladies for the very first time, she wore white for “White Shirt Day” that I made up at work! When my mother died, she showered me with love and empathy (as well as the rest of the family). And she took one for the team and went to Yhanundasis with me to meet the family. Dad was in the hospital and she and pops took a liking to each other immediately. She met Schreck Stanton was on his best behavior! The best moment was on dad’s boat. She took some real nice selfies! I now know how the sound engineer on “Beggars Banquet” felt when I was watching Dani! And of course everyone loved her! Dad’s dog loved her shoes! Sorry Dani!

Courtesy: Danila Rodrigues

Danila, on behalf of the entire 75 Radio family; thank you for what you have done. Not only for the radio show, but for myself. You have made me a better person. You made the world a better place. I can never repay you for what you have done for myself and the rest of the family. You are part of this family.

He’s still on the air, and no one cares!

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The self-proclaimed “King of All Media” Howard Stern will remain on the air after all. For months rumors were flying all over that Stern’s contract with Sirius/XM would not be renewed. As for us, we remained silent because there was no official work from either Stern or Sirius/XM.

Stern was brilliant in remaining silent all summer as the buzz was building up to see if Stern was returning. Stern was supposed to return on September 2nd. But that was postponed until today. Then today Andy Cohen took over the microphone stating that Stern was no longer with Sirius/XM. Then later in the broadcast Stern came on the air and said he is still employed by Sirius/XM.

People in the industry and former fans were hoping that this was the end of Stern. The industry people wanted Stern’s gig. But, 30 years ago Stern could relate to his millions of male listeners as they have to slug it in to work, slug it back home, dealing with a nagging wife, kids and less than satisfactory sex life. Stern also had great talent including Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling and Billy West. Stern’s show was outrageous with members of the KKK, lesbians, and all sorts of impolite conversations. Then, Stern’s biggest rivals Gregg “Opie” Hughes and Anthony Cumia came on the scene in New York and Stern went to management at CBS and Sirius/XM to silence Opie and Anthony. Then as Stern started to amass his fortune, the stories of him including clearing the halls of Sirius/XM come out, Stern married a trophy wife, and there was the show itself. Stern went from blue collar to Hollywood. No more immature adult humor. Instead, listeners get to hear about Stern going to parties in the Hamptons, hanging out with A list Hollywood types and interviewing Hillary Clinton and Rosie O’Donnell. Needless to say, Stern’s listenership has declined with some saying he only gets 125,000 listeners per day. Stern is a shell of his former self. Someone put together a clip of Howard Stern berating Don Imus for staying in radio for too long. Anthony Cumia plays the clip and states that Stern did in fact turn into Imus who’s show was horrendous!

As for us, we won’t change. We’re still the same people since day one. Yes, Scoop may be able to sneak into some lovely parties with gorgeous ladies, but (unfortunately) it’s Scoop! But he takes us into those parties with photos and live broadcasts!

Run Dani!

A perfect day!

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Source: Danila Rodrigues

By: Scoop Stanton

Saturday we didn’t have a show because myself and Danila drove up to Yahnundasis, NY to meet the family! The Stanton family. Danila was dressed impeccable as usual. One of the best dressed ladies period. Traffic was light, conditions were clear. On the ride up Danila apologized to me as she had to contact her customers at DR Wellness and Esthetics. I found out that she can perform nose jobs without surgery! And she can get rid of the bags under your eyes. The ads you see on Fox News is Snake Oil. She also pays attention to detail to all of her clients! I told her no reason to apologize as it was either take care of your clients or hear me talk about the Doors PBS special from 1969! We first rolled up to Wynn Hospital to visit Pops Stanton. Pops was funny as hell and Dani was as nice as can be to the elder Stanton. Both took a liking to each other instantly.

Next was to the Stanton compound. Schreck Stanton was walking the dog with the WTF look on his face. Schreck was a big, smelly, mean, Oger that lived in the woods! This one has my last name. He wasn’t used to seeing his brother with such a beautiful lady! Or a beautiful lady up there! Schreck had the boat ready. We changed our clothes and we were off! Note: I did not, repeat did NOT wear a bedazzled g-string (Mike)! We headed on the boat to a greasy spoon. Schreck was actually decent. He didn’t talk trash…..much! After our very late lunch back on the boat headed to a place called the Sandbar. I was psyched as this was not only be the first time the boat had more than the usual two fat drunks, but two fat drunks and a gorgeous woman on board! We pull up and Dani was the hottest lady there by far! Now New York State allows men and women to go topless! And I saw some big boobs! My brother’s! Ugh! But Dani looked absolutely amazing in her one piece! Luckily my brother was going to wear the same one but it was in the wash! We were drinking beer and hanging out. The weather was perfect. No wind, no humidity. My brother loves playing Bob Seger on Spotify. I hate Bob Seger. I kept bringing up The Soft Parade song by the Doors! We were going to head in and Dani saw the sun setting behind the mountains and decided to take some pictures. I now know how the sound engineers felt when “Exile on Main Street” or “Physical Graffiti” was being recorded: perfection. Dani was posing for pictures looking amazing! Simply amazing! And I had a front row seat! This was the greatest moment of my life! This was better than the time I met Ray Manzerek and Robbie Krieger! I was doing my part and taking some of them:

Here’s a link of the pic with The Soft Parade on TikTok! It occurred to me that modeling and photography are art forms. I couldn’t do what Danila was doing. She was sexy and classy at the same time. After we got back on land it was karaoke night at the Roadkill Grill! Dani got changed and looked amazing as usual, the Stanton brothers looked……….human. We mosey on down and it was a packed house. The bar’s ownership greeted us with open arms as usual. Schreck took his seat like Norm Peterson in “Cheers.” Dani and Schreck ordered beer and I drank………soda. I was having such a great time that I didn’t want to be “overserved” and do or say something more awkward than usual and I didn’t want to drive home hungover again. Talk about a long ride home! The karaoke singers were God awful. And the sound system was loud. Two drunks butchering “Careless Whisper” by Wham! Welcome to Yahnundasis Dani! So we said our goodbyes and left at a reasonable hour. Schreck walked home 90 minutes later.

The “This is 75 Radio” moment came when my father’s dog got a hold of Dani’s new sandal!

Again, it was a perfect day I didn’t want it to end. It was a great day with the family.