Hey there, Rick Andrews here. I thought I would give you a little background about me. I was born and raised in Bangor, Maine and was bitten by the radio "bug" since the age of 7. By the time I was 14 years old I got my dream job and "cracked the mic" for the first time and have never looked back. My career has taken me from Maine, New York, California and New Mexico. Rick has been described as a "walking encyclopedia" of music info and trivia. When not on the air at Mix 94.1, I enjoy reading entertainment Biographies, Sci-Fi and management books. I also enjoy sketching, painting, drawing and practicing card & coin magic. You usually can find me on the air Monday through Friday from 3pm-7pm.
Rick Andrews
Top 5 Grossing Movies Of All-Time [VIDEO]
As we slowly draw the curtain on 2011, you will be seeing lots of Year End lists; including the Top Movies of 2011.
This year we saw some pretty big box office hits including; Twilight: Breaking Dawn Pt 1 and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Pt 2
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Top Electronic Gadgets Of 2011 – Rick’s Top 5 Picks
This year rang in a lot of electronics for the 'gadget' lover, but if your doing your Christmas shopping for someone on your 'nice' list, it can be a slick road to travel on.
To help you on your shopping quest this year, here is a look at some of the top pics for electronics. By no means is th
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Which Version of ‘The Grinch’ Is Your Favorite? [VIDEO]
The Grinch has been trying to steal Christmas since the 1950's and although he never is successful he has stole our hearts for generations. What started out as a book by Dr. Seuss has been turned into an animated film and a full fledged motion picture.
Arsenic Found In Juice – Is It Safe For Your Children To Drink
There has been much controversy over whether or not there is arsenic in those store bought fruit juices.
When the school year began, Dr Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show" claimed he had commissioned some tests and found 10 out of three dozen apple-juice samples had arsenic levels exceeding what would be considered 'safe.'
iPhone Explodes During Airline Flight Into Sydney
Just recently I became part of the iPhone generation. My 'love affair' with Apple started with the iPod, then the iPod Touch, followed by the iPad. But, earlier this week I became the proud owner of my first iPhone.
I've read and seen on the news the issues that the iPhone has had in the past, including; drop out problems, while holding the phone and how the battery drains quickly. But, the lat
Fictional Character Names You Didn’t Know – Rick’s Top 5 [VIDEOS]
One is a board game character. Another is a famous doll with her own Malibu Dream House. And let's not forget the Captain on a famous cereal box.
You have seen many of these characters on T.V. and you may even know part of their name.
But, believe or not, these 'people' actually have full names that, until now, you might not have ever known.
So, let's pee
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Five Actors And The Famous Roles They Turned Down
We have all had a moment or two when we come to a crossroad in our lives. In Hollywood, these can be 'make it or 'break it' decisions. Luckily, for most of the actor's on this list, their careers still flourished. But, imagine the dynamics had they accepted the offer to play key characters in the following movies.
So, sit back and th
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Rick’s Top 5 Turkeys from the 80’s [VIDEOS]
As we continue our Thanksgiving Weekend, I'm sure we are all recovering from our Tryptophan hangover. So, keeping with the tradition and theme of turkeys, I thought I would share my top 5 'turkeys' with you.
These are not the type that we set in the middle of the table and carve, but actually listen to. These 'turkey
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Dancing With The Stars – Finals Recap [VIDEO]
As we come to a close on Season 13 of Dancing With The Stars tonight, it has turned into a 3-way race.
Last night was some of the best dancing of the season and all 3 of the finalists brought their A-game. Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian and JR Martinez performed two dances each, including a free-style and all 3 brought down the house.
All-Time Greatest Muppet Moments – Rick’s Top 5 [VIDEO]
After watching Saturday Night Live over the weekend and seeing the Muppets with host Jason Segel it reminded me how much I loved 'The Muppet Show' growing up.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the Muppet Movie when it opens on Wednesday, November 23rd.
With that said
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Best Shopping Apps for Black Friday – Rick’s Top Picks
With Black Friday looming over us like 'The Perfect Storm,' it reminds me of people lining up at the starting gate for the Boston Marathon. We all get to the starting line and await the gun to fire to signal the start of the race, as we search for the 'best deals of the season.'
10 Things You May Not Know About Scooby-Doo
You probably know that I am a huge Scooby-Doo fan. Awhile back I blogged about my Top 5 Cartoons growing up and, yes, Scooby was #1 on my list. So, I thought I would revisit the Mystery, Inc gang with a blog about 10 things you may not know about the show or the voices that gave life to the characters
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