Eddie & JoBo

History of the Eddie & Jobo show

The "Eddie, Jobo and Erica Show" is a radio program hosted by Ed Volkman, Joe Bohannon and Erica Cobb 5-10 A.M. Eddie Volkman and Joe Bohannon have been a fixture at Chicago station B96 since 1988. Joe Bohannon first signed on at B96 in 1984 hosting evening as “JoBo In Chicago”. Ed Volkman started at B96 in 1986 hosting morning drive along with Karen Hand and Mike Elston. When Elston left B96 in 1988 Bohannon was moved to mornings along with Volkman and Hand and the “JoBo & Eddie” show was born.

The duo enjoyed success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They invited their listeners, whom they dubbed “The World's Most Dangerous Audience”, to assist in some classic radio bits such as cold water wake-up calls, the daily Twinkie check, and the infamous mattress attacks.

When Eddie & Jobo were fired by WBBM for harsh comments to Joan Esposito of WMAQ-TV, WBBM-FM tried to hold auditions. But very few people warmed up to “T.J. & Wild Bill” as B96 watched Eddie & JoBo’s 5.7 share in the ratings plummet to a 1.9. T.J. & Wild Bill lasted just 10 months at B96. In July of 1995 former evening host George McFly and former overnight host Frankie "Hollywood" Rodriguez were moved up to mornings in an attempt to offset the drastic ratings slide. But this also proved little popular as “George & Frankie” could only deliver a 2.1 Share.

Comeback

B96 began to see significant improvements in their morning drive ratings as the combo “Eddie & JoBo And Frankie” show and “Private Lives” slowly crept its way up the ratings. Afraid of another possible lawsuit, station management stepped in to exert more control over the show. They made on-air staff changes and imposed a taped delay, at times as long as 20 minutes. Every word spoken by the duo was closely monitored and had to be approved by a member of management prior to airing. In addition, a member of management had to be in the studio with Eddie & JoBo at all times or they could not broadcast.

Eddie & JoBo adapted to the changes, and ratings continued to climb back to their former glory. Private Lives was dropped from morning drive in 1999 and Eddie & JoBo hosted from 5–10 am under tight restrictions until May 29, 2002. Rival station WKSC-FM 103.5 made an offer to them to do morning drive unrestricted on their station. B96 pulled the show as a negotiation tactic in the hopes of keeping the show. Negotiations continued until July when B96 announced at an on-air press conference that Eddie & JoBo had signed on with the station in a 7-year, $21 million deal to begin immediately. Most importantly, B96 agreed to drop all restrictions on the show.B96 no longer felt a tape delay was needed, and Eddie & JoBo resumed a live show on July 22, 2002.

Bits on the Eddie,Jobo, and Erica Show

Monday Sucks: Every Monday they play their song "Monday Sucks" and callers call in and say why it sucks.

After This Weekend I'll Never (What) Again: Where Callers call in and say what happened over the weekend.

Radio Perez: On May 6 Perez Hilton Joined the Eddie and Jobo and Erica show for a 5-minute bit at 7:45. This bit is a part of his new "Radio Perez" stint.

Confession Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, callers call in and confess to the hot topic Eddie and Jobo choose.

Prank Calls: Eddie V. Does the voices of Marge Mcdousche, Mrs. Pillowfuff, and Michael Jackson. Although the calls haven't been played as often.

To Catch a Freak Thursday: This bit is pretty recent but it has caught a lot of attention around Chicago. Before Eddie, Jobo and Erica go on air, they post up a add on the adult section of Craigs list with such as "Making a sex tape" or "Girl from Tennesse". Erica Cobb plays the charecter while Freaks call in and talk to Erica.

Entertainment Report: At the :15 of the hour Showbiz Shelly does her celebrity report and sometimes has interviews with celebrities.

5:30 News Update: Eddie and Jobo and Erica talk about the news for the morning. It can be anything from the Presidential election, to a odd story out of small town,USA.

6:20 Suburban Crime Report: Eddie and Jobo and Erica read off the suburban crimes around the Chicagoland area.

Pizza Plugs: They used to plug famous or small pizza restaurants around Chicago.

Parody Songs: These songs are sometimes played during the show and sung by Eddie V.

Rivals

Eddie, Jobo and Erica are direct rivals with Drex Morning Show on CHR competitor WKSC-FM.

References

External links

* [http://www.b96hits.com/index.php?go=onair-eddiev Eddie V.]
* [http://www.b96hits.com/index.php?go=onair-jobo Jobo]
* [http://www.b96hits.com/index.php?go=onair-erica Erica]
* [http://www.b96hits.com/index.php?go=onair-showbizshelly Show Biz Shelly]
* [http://www.b96.com/ B96]