Because of Tim Russert’s untimely demise this interview was rescheduled for the weekend I was out of town – so I had to drive four hours back to the New York I’d just left, do the three-minute interview, and drive four more hours back whence I came. Fortunately Red Bull exists, even though no one knows the long-term effects of drinking Heart Attack In A Can.
The eight hours of driving was actually a brilliant opportunity for me to finally listen to the brilliant lectures-on-tape that my wife and children refuse to listen to. I officially know more about Shakespeare, Biological Anthropology and the theory of Relativity.
Prior to the interview both hosts asked questions that made me realize they were actually familiar with the book. One even had favorite chapters. This was a welcome change from a recent radio interview where the DJ had no idea what the book was about and thought I was some kind of parenting expert.
Everyone at Fox & Friends was nice. The security guard handed me a pass that said “Brian Sack – STUD”. Sadly that turned out to be their abbreviation for Studio.
Brian Sack
I started Banterist in 2003 after this conversation with my cat. It led to all sorts of good things.
They can tell you that ‘STUD’ means whatever they want it to. The security guard had a crush, and was just too shy to admit it.
Nice to know that in THIS interview (much unlike the closet and Dave interviews), they actually read the book and enjoyed it.
Love the reading from the book about the 320-pound man with eczema wanting to be rubbed. I threw up a little in my mouth.
Those lectures on tape are the greatest idea ever! Thanks for the link – it’s perfect for geeky people like me who would rather listen to a lecture on the history of evolution while I’m running that Mary J Blige. Love it!
Do they talk that loud all the time? They reminded me of my drill instructors.
I kept expecting them to tell you, “Drop and give me twenty, you prematurely gray boot!”
[ It’s actually common for TV hosts to protect their territory by shouting and marking everything with urine. -B. ]
I love that they tease the Jonas Brothers after your interview. It makes you seem even more relevant.
[ I don’t even know who they are, but I get the impression I’m better off for it. -B. ]
I found out they are tryouts for being an extra in “The Last Song”