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Good Night, DavePound. Good News For You.....

......Because you've taken the galactic time to visit this cosmically awesome website, myself and my Imperial minions have decided to spare your planet from being blown up via our brand new Death Star III.  Sleep well!

- Darth Dave

Join Us.......Or Perish......Well......Not Really......But It'd Be Nice If You Joined Us....

The one problem I've had with Darth Vader is that I would have choked out that little weasel Grand Moff Tarkin (Imperial commander from Episode IV) the split-second that boney geek gave me lip.  Screw you, Tarkin...I'll Force-choke anyone I damn well please, nerd.  Anyway, check out Carl & Dave (and Gotts) on WRAT, 95.9 FM!!  6 AM (EST) every weekday!!  Hear the show online with the WRAT.com/player OR WRAT.com OR the free WRAT app!!  May the Force be with you, home-slices!!

It's Groundhog Day!! Enjoy It.....Over And Over Again!!

Rise and shine, campers!!  And don't forget your booties!!  Because it's cold outside!!  It's Groundhog Day!!  Enjoy the Morning Rat Race with Carl & Dave (and the Gotts) this morning!  And every morning starting at 6 AM (EST)!!  Why?  Because it's Groundhog Day!!!  ONLY on Jersey's legendary WRAT, 95.9 The RAT!!  Listen to the show online with the WRAT.com/player OR WRAT.com OR the free WRAT app!!  Enjoy your day(s)!!!  And Happy Groundhog Day!!  (Click on pics for larger size.)

- Davey Mac

Classic Super Bowl. Patriots 28, Seahawks 24.

Well, all kinds of nonsense happened in Super Bowl XLIX, but in the end, the New England Patriots came out on top over the Seattle Seahawks, 28 to 24.....which further proves that only the greatest quarterback in the history of the NFL, Mr. Eli Manning, is capable of beating Tom Brady and the Patriots.  Good night, America!

Davey Mac Makes The Bleacher Report!

Oh, yes, daddy!  My eyes nearly popped out of my head when I saw former Olympic figure-skater Johnny Weir doing football commentary on NBC.  Even better, when they threw the show back to Bob Costas in the studio, Bob said, "Like Marshawn Lynch......I am speechless."  Quite frankly, I thought Johnny did a good job!  Hence the nice East Side Dave tweet!!  Anyway, here's the link to the Bleacher Report article!!  Bam!!

- Davey Mac

Enjoy The Poop Out Of Your Super Bowl Sunday!

In all honesty, the Dave Man doesn't care who wins or loses.  The Dave Man just wants to see a great game.  The Dave Man is gonna consume two pizza's, a bag of Ruffles potato chips, four packages of Sour Patch Kids, and three cans of Ginger Ale.  The Dave Man is ready to watch some Roman Numeral Football, daddy.  The Dave Man is jacked up like a road-runner on meth.  Am I ready for some football?!

.......You bet your bottom the Dave Man is!!  Have a great Super Bowl Sunday, dogsie!      - East Side Dave

Bring On The Super Bowl Already!

I cannot wait for the damned Super Bowl.  I'm a self-confessed sports junkie, and my football-loving ass is jonesing for some Roman Numeral pigskin, jack.  I wish I had a time machine.  I'd travel two days into the future and watch the holy heck out of the game.  Sure, I could probably use a time machine for more meaningful experiences......JFK assassination, the birth of Jesus, Don Mattingly's sixth grand slam in 1987, etc.....but you know what?  I ain't got time for that.  I want to watch......the Super Bowl.  Good day to you.

- "East Side" Dave

Let's Rock, Baby. Let's Rock Together. WRAT.

                              "East Side" Dave: Has crazy eyes.

You know what time it is, dogsie!!  It's bleeping game time!!  The Morning Rat Race with Carl & Dave begins NOW!!  Tune to the legendary WRAT 95.9 FM at 6 AM (EST)!!  Don't live in New Jersey?  Listen to the show online at WRAT.com or the WRAT.com/player OR the free WRAT app!!  Let's ROCK, baby!!  Let's rock HARD!! 

- Davey Mac

Your Are Now Leaving Snowmageddon 2015. Have A Nice Day.

Well, we made it dogsies.  We got through Snowmageddon, Snowzilla, Snow Wars - Episode V: The Snowpire Strikes Back, or whatever the heck you want to call it.  And guess what?  I only ate two of my neighbors during the wintry event!  They tasted pretty good.....I dipped them in Famous Dave's barbecue sauce and gobbled away.  The funny thing is, the power in our neighborhood didn't even go down.  I could have just made myself a sandwich.  But, I must tell you, Mr. and Mrs. Graziano and their dog, Chunkles, tasted delicious!  Have a great day!

- East Side Dave

Snowzilla Can't Keep Us Down!

                    Davey Mac: Is befuddled by snowy hedge mazes.

I don't give a flying fart if it snows cats and Ewoks or not.......the Morning Rat Race with Carl & Dave WILL go on (and rock your ears off) as regularly scheduled!!  Check us out on WRAT 95.9 FM, weekdays at 6 AM (EST)!!  Are you not in Jersey?  Listen to the show online at WRAT.com or the free WRAT app!!  Blizzard-shmizzard!!  I say bring it on, Jack Frost!!! 

Snowmageddon 2015 - Hoth on Earth

It's gonna snow like a mofo today, tonight, tomorrow, AND tomorrow night, homies.  That means we are getting a full-on blizzard, people.  And for some reason, the name of this winter storm is being called "Juno".  What the?!?!  Juno was a ridiculous and over-rated film about some pregnant teen who couldn't get rid of that damned, snarky attitude to save her glib life.  I suggest calling it Winter Storm Tauntaun.  And THAT'S why I'm an idea man, dogsie.  Listen to WRAT 95.9 FM on the WRAT.com/player or the free WRAT app for Hoth-like updates!!  And watch out for Imperial probe droids and AT-AT Walkers!!  May the Dave be with you!!

WRAT's Davey Mac Introduces Marilyn Manson!

It was an absolutely, huge, bleeping honor to introduce Marilyn Manson at WRAT, 95.9's- sponsored, SOLD OUT show!  Marilyn and the band sounded incredible!  Crowd was phenomenal!!  Rock 'N' F***ing Roll, dogsie!!  I feel like the Dope Show was written by yours truly.......what an amazing concert!!

Davey Mac & Marilyn Manson! TONIGHT!

If you're going to Marilyn Manson's awesome SOLD OUT show tonight at the great Starland Ballroom in New Jersey, watch "East Side" Dave McDonald introduce the legendary rock artist before what will be a killer show!  And check out WRAT.com for the best rock radio in America!  Hope to see you there, dogsies!

- Davey Mac

A Fond Farewell To Ernie Banks....

Though I am a self-professed, horrible Yankees fan, I nonetheless respect the Holy Heck out of the sport of baseball in general.  And there were few better ambassadors for the game and truly great players than Mr. Cub - Ernie Banks, who died yesterday at the age of 83 (I broke the story on my Twitter late last night).  Banks split his time playing shortstop at the beginning of his career, and first base towards the end (with some outfield mixed in sporadically)....and all he did was hit 512 home runs in an era with bigger ballparks and arguably better pitching.  Not to mention, he loved the game so much, he coined the phrase "Let's play two."  Furthermore, he was Ferris Bueller's favorite player.  Baseball fans will miss you, Ernie.  Class act.

- Davey Mac

These Aren't The Daves You're Looking For. TGIF!

                        Davey-Wan Kenobi: Clearly on mushrooms.

Have a spectacular Friday and tremendous weekend, Dave Pound.  Davey-Wan Kenobi loves you.  And remember.....the Dave will be with you.....always.