I found Rich Thomas—somebody had to—at the end of this WSFA segment on Aubie and Big Al shot the week of the 1982 Iron Bowl, back when The Friends weren’t muzzled when dealing with the media. It was just Rich’s second year on the job. P.S. Please tell me that’s Morgana the Kissing Bandit… Can’t […]
Archives for April 2015
The Wishbone Podcast: All A-Day Discussion
Van and John thoroughly discuss the 2015 Auburn A-Day Game and answer listener questions. If you’d like to help TWER keep on keepin’ on, click here. … Keep Reading: * Praise and worship standard ‘More Precious Than Silver’ inspired by 1978 french fry theft at Auburn McDonald’s * Remembering the McLean Deluxe, ‘the burger that made Auburn famous’ * Playboy’s […]
Was an Auburn fan photobombing broadcasts of other teams’ games in the 1970s?
Remember the Rainbow Man? Well, Auburn may have once had a Rainbow Man. Only instead of John 3:16 signs (and kidnapping charges), he was holding up Auburn seat cushions and promoting the gospel of Shug. Or at least it seems like the guy our old pal Allen Spain spotted holding up a “War Eagle” seat […]
Rod Bramblett plays ‘Kick Six’ Iron Bowl call for Auburn Christian school kids, apologizes for using Lord’s name in vain in a completely appropriate way
The Kindergarteners at Holy Trinity Episcopal School took their annual field trip to The Auburn Network offices Wednesday morning. The youngsters toured the facilities with Rod Bramblett, the Voice of Auburn himself, who taught them about satellite transmission, ISDN, and studio etiquette. Once trained, Rich Perkins, host of The Drive, helped them make a secret […]
Lee Bains III dons Auburn hat in new Glory Fires video
Birmingham-based (but Lee County-lovin’) rock ‘n’ roller Lee Bains III is once again wearing his Auburn affection on his sleeve. Only this time it’s on his head. Not as rad as that time he blew Bama fans away with his “War Eagle” shirt at Egan’s in Tuscaloosa back in 2012, but still… more like Lee Brains. Can’t […]