Featured Stories
Josh Kerns
FCC chair backtracks on allowing airline cell phone use
One day after striking a nerve with travelers by saying it was time to consider allowing cell phone calls on airplanes, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is backtracking and saying it should be up to the airlines.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seattle to buy mini street sweeper for bike lanes
Some protected bike lanes are too small for traditional street sweepers to access, so according to the Seattle Bike Blog, the city is planning to purchase a mini street sweeper.13 years ago
Tom & John sing a number from ‘Sweeney Todd’
When his daughter's were young, Tom Tangney would sing them classic songs from the Steven Sondheim musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street."13 years ago
Watch: Tom Tangney auditions for ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
Seattle Radio Theatre will perform "It's a Wonderful Life," starring John Curley as George Bailey and Dave Ross as Clarence to be performed live at Seattle Town Hall and broadcast live on KIRO Radio December 13 at 7:30 p.m.13 years ago
The ugliest man on TV
Tom & Curley start ranking the least-good looking guys that show up on the small-screen.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seahawks fans among most intimidating in NFL
Seattle's 12th Man is one of the most intimidating fan bases in the NFL, according to Sports Illustrated.13 years ago
Friends dress alike: Tom & Curley wear the same shirt
Slightly horrified, the KIRO Radio hosts say they've been trying to avoid wearing the same shirt for at least two weeks. But apparently, great minds think alike.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Seahawks stadium announcer sees something special building
Ever wonder about that voice booming from above at Seahawks games at CenturyLink Field? Randy Rowland, the stadium voice for the Seattle Seahawks, has been behind the mic for the team for 23 years.13 years ago
Making the NFL more exiciting with Tom & Curley
John and Tom talk to Seahawks' CenturyLink game announcer Randy Rowland - and they're going to ask him about some things he may or may not know about it, if the above conversation is true.13 years ago
Behind the scenes with the Tom & Curley Show
Today on the show, Tom Tangney and John Curley will be joined by candidate for Seattle City Council Kshama Sawant, a "devout, unashamed and unabashed Socialist," as described by John.13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Is the media encouraging more mass shootings?
When there is a mass shooting tragedy, the shooter - often taking their own life, is responsible for the terror. But are the media - us on the radio, news, and the many bloggers - are they culpable as well?13 years ago
Is it a big deal if Seattle votes a Socialist into the city council?
The election results are still slowly trickling in, and at this point Kshama Sawant, a devout, unashamed, and unabashed Socialist, is leading in a Seattle City Council race by 402 votes.13 years ago
John Curley, star of the ‘Neat Feet’ infomercial
He's a TV personality, radio host, world-class auctioneer, and did you also know - John Curley has been an infomercial guru.13 years ago
Watch: What sports your kids should play
Should you play sports for the fun of it? Or because you think they'll be good?13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
What your old yearbook photos say about you
Did you leave your lips closed to hide the old braces you hated? A new study says those not eager to smile in front of the camera may be headed for harder times later in life.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
What it’s like being married to Seahawks’ Russell Wilson
The woman behind the man that all Seahawks fans now hold dear says while they're seeing many new and remarkable opportunities come along with an NFL career, one of their main goals is keeping things between them the way they always were.13 years ago
A not-so-subtle jab at Chris Christie?
Here's the Time cover ... do you think they were making a joke about Gov. Chris Christie's weight?13 years ago
Alyssa Kleven
Tom Tangney: Why Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn is losing to Ed Murray
Early election results gave Sen. Ed Murray a double-digit lead over incumbent Mike McGinn in the race to be Seattle's mayor.13 years ago
Jamie Skorheim
Tom: Save Seattle’s Scarecrow Video for at least another day
One of the last holdouts after all the big video giants like Hollywood and Blockbuster shuttered up, is facing make-or-break times.13 years ago
Josh Kerns
Sugar rush: Top Puget Sound neighborhoods for trick-or-treating
When it comes to trick-or-treating, some Puget Sound area neighborhoods consistently stand out. For kids, it's all about the candy. And all you have to do is ask around to figure out how to tap into the mother lode.13 years ago
Woman wants to send letter home with obese trick-or-treaters
A North Dakota woman (who wouldn't identify herself) said in a radio interview she's not planning on handing out candy to children she believes are "moderately obese." Instead she's giving them letters.13 years ago
Photo: The horrible things cigarettes can do to you, every time you buy a pack
Australia has gone all in on cigarette packaging. Instead of regular branding, cigarette packs there now must have "plain packaging" -- no branding whatsoever, just a picture of the horrible things cigarettes do to your body.13 years ago
Curley: Teaching ‘stranger danger’ is a disservice to kids
As Halloween comes around the corner - let's talk about "stranger danger."13 years ago
John Curley on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
-
Tune in to KIRO Newsradio weekdays at 3pm for The John Curley Show.