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Erin's Son Headed for Marine Basic Training Today

Robert and Erin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:58:01 +0000

This is the day I have been dreading. My oldest son leaves for the U.S. Marines today. He is headed to basic training in South Carolina for 13 weeks. It’s very bittersweet for me. I am, of course, a proud Mom; but I will be so worried about him. Is he mentally prepared for what [...]

Erin McCarty Rides Again In Krewe of Highland Parade

Robert and Erin — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:15:44 +0000

After this past weekend’s stellar representation of 96.5 KVKI and ‘The Robert & Erin Morning Show’ at the Krewe of Centaur Parade, Erin McCarty climbs back up on the award winning Viking ship float this Sunday for the highly popular, fun and somewhat zany, Krewe of Highland Parade. Chatting with Robert and Erin Wednesday morning, [...]

Erin McCarty's Mardi Gras Day as a Viking

Robert and Erin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:50:45 +0000

The Krewe of Centaur Parade was spectacular. I was thrilled to be a member of the “Victory or Valhalla” Float. Some of my dear friends invited me to join with them this year for this spectacular day. Our float was sponsored by Albertsons, so we had quite a spread set up for us at the [...]

Erin McCarty's Mardi Gras Adventure with the Krewe of Centaur

Robert and Erin — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:14:58 +0000

KVKI’s Erin McCarty had ridden in a number of Mardi Gras parades before, but nothing quite like her ride in this year’s Krewe of Centaur parade Saturday. The first text I got from Erin came about 2 p.m. and it said ‘what an amazing day.’ The last one came around 8 at night when she [...]

Things You Should Not Do After Age 40

Robert and Erin — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:50:41 +0000

As Erin's big Mardi Gras parade weekend approaches and her inner tug-o-war between fun and common sense sways toward the sensible (at least for the time being), she came across this list of 'Things You Shouldn't Do After Age 40'...and realized she may attempt at least four or five of them in a single afternoon. That would, by the way, be at Saturday's 'festivities on a float'.

Erin Needed Your Advice and You Failed!

Robert and Erin — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:25:10 +0000

OK, when you get my age (let’s say middle age for the sake of argument) you need help from your friends to make sure you don’t do stupid things. I didn’t get those reminders yesterday. So, I ran some errands when I left work and forgot to eat lunch. One of my friends came over [...]

Erin McCarty "Friends" Uncover Old High School Photo

Robert and Erin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:43:05 +0000

I sure do remember taking this picture. Sorry to say I can’t remember too many of the names. But I do know the daredevils were the ones to climb to the top of the bar….I was not one of them. Baton Rouge Magnet High School This is a photo from my 10th grade year [...]

How To Deal With (ENS) Empty Nest Syndrome

Robert and Erin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:39:15 +0000

My oldest son has moved to Houston, at least for awhile. My youngest lives with his dad, so I am empty nesting. While I wish the best for my oldest, Houston is a big world and I am so worried for him. by JW Cox III Well, me and Tiger will have some quality [...]

Operation Santa Claus Brings in $1,500

Elaine Etheridge — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 21:00:57 +0000

Thanks for joining The Christmas Station, 96.5 KVKI and Erin McCarty for Friday’s Operation Santa Claus remote. Erin talked on the radio about an emotional incident that happened to her at the remote Friday morning. This lady who years ago was destitute around Christmas was helped by Operation Santa Claus, which provided Christmas toys for [...]

Is Robert J. Wright An Idiot?

Robert and Erin — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:22:21 +0000

Four weeks ago Robert decided to stop eating beef and pork. I don’t think I could do it.He said “I’m not going to eat anything that would recognize me”. So he thinks pigs and cows are the most intelligent animals he’s been eating. I asked him what about chickens? He says they don’t recognize him. [...]

Hallmark Cards For The Unemployed

Robert and Erin — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:23:32 +0000

Hear about the new line of greeting cards. Problems with an ice cream store mascot: Guy puts quarters in his belly button…..hear our discussion and you can also see the video of this nutty guy. SEE THE VIDEO We had a little fun talking about the world’s largest afro: Read more and see the pictures [...]

Robert J. Wright's Low IQ Might Be A Good Thing

Robert and Erin — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:56:08 +0000

A new study says employers are more likely to hire workers with a low IQ. Career Builder says workers emotional intelligence is more important. 71 percent of employers say they value emotional intelligence over IQ. So you might ask what is Emotional Intelligence? It is your ability to control emotions, to sense, understand and react [...]

Erin's New Birthday 'Curtains'

BJ Kelley — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:03:42 +0000

So today is Erin McCarty’s birthday. She got tons of great stuff… Including rice pudding, books, and panties! And not just any panties… The biggest panties I’ve ever seen. On my way into work this morning, I heard Robert urging her to use them as windows dressings. But I didn’t think she’d actually do [...]

Bunco To Me Is Really Just "Wine Pong"

Robert and Erin — Thu, 26 May 2011 12:01:45 +0000

It’s a Bunco Night for me and I am gearing up for lots of fun. In college I played a game of beer pong or two. Haven’t done that in a while, but Bunco brings back the same feeling of fun with a group of friends. If you’ve never played Bunco with a great group [...]

"Everybody's Talkin" With Robert & Erin

Robert and Erin — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:46:20 +0000

Kindergarten student in the Pittsburgh area is caught bringing 18 bags of heroin to school. The youngster actually handed out some of the bags to friends. Parents have been asked to search their children’s belongings for the drug. The 7-year-old boy called the bags the “magic ticket” because they were stamped with an image of [...]

Most Powerful Celebrities

Robert and Erin — Thu, 19 May 2011 11:48:19 +0000

Forbes magazine is out with its list of the most powerful celebrities of the year and you might be surprised to learn who’s at the top of the list. Oprah Winfrey has held the top spot for many years but no longer. Lady Gaga is now number 1 with Lady O at number 2 on [...]

How To Get The Best Travel Deal For Summer

Robert and Erin — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:57 +0000

As you know, I do lots of traveling with my kids for soccer and we usually take one or two vacations a year. But I am cheap. Robert thought I should share my top 5 tips for saving money on travel…so here we go: I have used all the popular websites, but find Priceline is [...]

Robert And Erin Mentioned In "Bossier Press Tribune"

BJ Kelley — Wed, 04 May 2011 21:57:02 +0000

As I came back from lunch today, there was an email from Marissa pointing out that our very own Robert & Erin got some press yesterday in the “Bossier Press Tribune!” OK, it’s not ALL about them, but we’ll keep that a secret! The Bossier Press Tribune did a great job talking about our “Taste [...]

What Would You Choose: Sex Or Corn?

Robert and Erin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:23:52 +0000

I’m reading the book Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen and right off the bat I found a great passage. We talked about it on the radio this morning….and you can hear it right here by clicking on the headline….enjoy!

HID Treasure Is Found

Robert and Erin — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:02:41 +0000

The Holiday in Dixie Treasure is found. Kristi Milligan of Shreveport and her mom, Lavonda Sexton of Stonewall have found the 2011 Holiday in Dixie Treasure. They’ve been participating in this hunt for several years and this year it paid off. They found it last night on the back of a guardrail along highway 171 [...]