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child, who asked his listeners in New York apartments to flash their lights on and off and then to look outside to see how many neighbors were doing the same, as a way to gauge the audience size (Jean Shepherd). Leykis asked his listeners to do the same with their car headlights, and a few minutes later, jokingly suggested that women flash their breasts. A listener called in to report that he saw a woman flashing fellow drivers, and it became a regular feature of the show. Both women and men commonly call during the Friday broadcast to alert other listeners as to their location, and to recount stories of flashing or being flashed, respectively.
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would not allow podcasts for them, as they were concentrating on other online ventures at the time. Despite all this, Leykis has no regrets over his contract terms, and still speaks highly of CBS. During his show's hiatus, he created The New Normal Network in 2010 including the Gary and Dino Show. The network has also at times held multiple music streams, in order to take the media into his own hands. After setting up his new network, Leykis announced on the network's website that his show would return on April 2, 2012, one day after the conclusion of his contract with CBS.
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asserted that she made the shooting look like a suicide. Leykis asked if the woman was serious, and the woman explained how she "got away with it" because police believed "a blubbering, crying woman" and that she was never arrested or charged. Leykis informed her that she had made a murder confession live on the air, that the call-screener had her phone number, and that they would turn her information over to police. The woman ended her call.
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through both advertising and a premium subscription service that offers a less-compressed stream and podcast-on-demand ability. It was produced by Gary Zabransky along with associate producer Dean "Dino" DeMilio, and engineered by Mike Timpson, who replaced Art Webb after his departure in 2013. In February 2018, Tom Leykis announced that he would be ending his live show that year. The final live episode aired on October 25, 2018.
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On the first day of the show's return, there were some streaming issues that were rectified within the first 30 minutes, due to a far greater influx of listeners that he was expecting. After receiving data from his analytic sources, Leykis announced on the air that in the first week of the show, over
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as "The FM Talk Station" in what coincidentally became a strikingly appropriate catch phrase to be had: The phrase "blow up the station" is a radio term for ending a particular format or station run. After a much longer than usual explosion sound effect, the crowd cheered and KLSX changed format from
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had its last regular terrestrial broadcast on Friday, February 20, 2009, and ended at 5 p.m., the middle of its usual time slot. Leykis took calls until the last five minutes. At that point, the host mentioned that people had asked him how he was going to end the show. Saying "Let's tell the truth",
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Leykis denied allegations that the call was part of a hoax set up by the show, and producers turned over all information they had about the caller to police who began an investigation. Leykis discussed the confession on subsequent episodes of his show, urging listeners to phone a toll-free number if
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Leykis constantly recommends that young men pursue their career or educational goals and avoid being distracted by serious relationships or marriage at a young age as he was. Leykis describes many women as "dream killers" (i.e., he argues that, in dating or marriage, women will typically prioritize
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When Leykis's show went off the air in 2009, he was in the middle of a five-year contract with CBS. This contract included the rights to his show over terrestrial radio, internet rights, and specific to airing on KLSX; this kept Leykis from appearing on any other CBS station. In addition, CBS also
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A popular and long-running feature of the show is "Flash Friday", in which men are encouraged to drive with their headlights on and women are encouraged to expose their breasts to such vehicles. The feature began as a one-time bit; while on the air, Leykis recalled a radio host he listened to as a
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during each sexual encounter; and immediately ending a relationship if a woman issues an ultimatum. In the event of an unplanned pregnancy, Leykis advocates a strategy known as "The Hail Mary", whereby the man persuades the woman to have an abortion by promising to have children with her when they
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Show. Leykis later reflected on his comparative lack of success in the New York market, explaining that the station never truly got behind him, "We were talking to about the show being on the station on a regular basis. He said, "This show will never work in New York." Now, that may be true or it
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On September 25, 2018, Leykis announced the end of his online stream and Internet call-in radio show would be on October 25, 2018. He claims there will be some form of podcast behind a paywall because of the freeloaders who never supported his Premium Tom paid podcast subscriptions. For some time
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Leykis's show returned on his podcast/streamcast network The New Normal Network at 3PM Pacific time, April 2, 2012 – one day after his CBS contract ended. The new uncensored show included a new theme song, fewer commercials, and "Leykis 101" news at the top of each hour. The new show was financed
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who said that he was too old and should not be on the air. But Ingels was placed on the air, and Leykis also disparaged Ingels, stating "you're not just older than my demographic, you're the grandfather of my demographic". Leykis explained that he didn't want older callers because he was selling
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Friday was also the usual day for live appearances in cities around the U.S., when Leykis would broadcast from a bar or other public place with an audience present. The free-for-all subject matter and large crowds led to a rowdy atmosphere on Friday shows, and it was in this context that "Flash
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Leykis credits his defining moment to seriously pursue a career in radio to an incident that occurred in the early 1980s, in which his then-girlfriend locked him out of their residence because she believed he didn't earn enough money; he has since stated that this was one of the most important
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game, filed a police report against him while they were married and living in Boston in 1993. On December 22 of that year, she alleged that Leykis assaulted and threatened to kill her during a fight after they returned home from a radio station Christmas party. He was subsequently charged with
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area called the show and confessed to shooting the father of her child when he refused to pay child support. The caller described herself as a nurse who went by her middle name, Sue, and said that she shot the man in the heart with a 9 mm because she "knew how to aim for it", and moreover
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On September 29, 1992, KFI management dismissed Leykis with only an hour's notice, based on what Leykis claims they called "a business decision"; KFI assumed the obligation of paying him his contracted salary, estimated at $ 400,000 per year, for the remaining six months of his contract.
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lecture and question and answer session, over which Leykis presides as a self-styled "professor". The subject of the "101" segments are how men can spend less money on women while achieving greater sexual and personal success. The intent of his advice is to serve as a
573:. Originally the show was often political in nature, a fact Leykis highlighted at the start of every episode by proclaiming his show the only radio talk show that is "not hosted by a right-wing wacko or a convicted felon", references to radio hosts 1828: 822:. She claimed to have suffered post-traumatic stress from disparaging and sexual comments Leykis made about her on the air. Leykis has stated on air that the case occupied much of his attention in the winter of 2002. Tom Leykis did win the case. 1057:, the crowd in the studio, and everyone in southern California who made it "12 great years", and he finished with "Let's do this thing one more time..." The crowd yelled "Blow me up, Tom" one last time to end the show and mark the end of 1911: 743:
Typically, Leykis discusses one topic per hour. He will introduce the topic by reading a news article or peer-reviewed study, or by discussing a personal anecdote or experience. He will then accept callers for discussion and debate.
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syndicated television program. Geraldo: "So what was your first reaction when you got this call?" Leykis: "I was shocked. You know, people call talk shows and say all kinds of things, but they never confess to murder."
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On August 7, 2008, Leykis interviewed an officer involved in the investigation. Evidence was presented to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and charges were considered against Megan Suzanne Vice of
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Along with general information on life for young men, Leykis's 101 advice mostly consists of his principles of looking out for oneself. He argues that the institution of marriage is flawed and that
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Another widely publicized event took place in November 2006, when Leykis invited callers to make confessions about their wrongdoing or escapades which were never discovered. A listener from the
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On October 13, 2018, Leykis announced a new podcast series that would be exclusive to his subscribers on his premiumtom.com website. His new podcasting venture commenced on October 29, 2018.
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In late 2016, an obsessed fan was alleged to have called the show around 200 times a week and to have made threats against Leykis himself. A three-year restraining order was granted.
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in Sacramento, California. It was produced by The New Normal Network and later has morphed into a two-hour podcast show. In the show he discussed "fine wine, high-end spirits, and
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their desires above a man's, and will actively discourage men's ambitions for fear of him leaving the relationship if he attains success). Furthermore, Leykis urges men to live
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format, which brought Leykis much success, particularly in the Southern California radio market. Due to the provocative nature of the show, Leykis has often been described as a
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they had possibly relevant information, and offering a cash reward for information leading to conviction of the woman for murder. About a month later, former
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there was a counter tracking the number of subscriptions above 1900, which was the minimum required for the New Normal LLC to remain profitable.
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for the show and Leykis began to tone down the political aspect of the show around this time, and started the "Leykis 101" segment soon after.
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fine over Leykis' on-air comments; however, the fine was paid in full from contributions by listeners. During Leykis' tenure at KFI, KFI host
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was briefly heard on an irregular basis in New York City on WNEW. Leykis was moved to afternoons from nights to replace the recently fired
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first-rate dining and premium cigars". The show was first broadcast mostly on West Coast radio markets but has later moved online.
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The radio show host has caused considerable controversy over the years for his practice of identifying such individuals by name
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is the top internet radio talk show in the world, as well as the number two internet radio station in the world, according to
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129 Cal.App.4th 1050, 28 Cal.Rptr.3d 933 Cal.App. 2 Dist. (review denied August 24, 2005 by the California Supreme Court)
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grounds. Ingels, who was much older than the typical caller to Leykis's show, was subjected to some rude remarks by the
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from 1994 to 2009 (nationally syndicated), and April 2012 to 2018 (internet streamcast/podcast). The show follows the
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The cornerstone of the program was the Thursday broadcast of "Leykis 101", in which the program is set up as an
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on him after he investigated some hotel receipts he found. Another marriage, which lasted one year, was with a
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With the departure of Howard Stern to satellite radio in January 2006, KLSX became known on-air as "97.1
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that ended in 1981. After his departure from WABC, Leykis was offered a full-time radio hosting job in
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even after DNA testing has established that a man was not actually a child's father. To guard against
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For early 2008, Leykis had announced radio ratings at various angles. Among the 81 radio stations in
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Major media outlets generally and voluntarily withhold names like these due to their adherence to
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In July 1998, Tom Leykis and the production company Westwood One were sued by Karen Carpenter of
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was suspended and then resigned over an incident related to steamrolling a massive collection of
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Leykis has no children. He says that four women he impregnated all had abortions. He is an
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systems are often corrupt because DNA testing after childbirth is not mandatory to prevent
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In addition to his weekday show, Leykis began hosting a new syndicated weekend show called
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may not be true but how do you know until the people have had a chance to listen to it?".
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where she contacted his show in an attempt to resume their relationship and he declined.
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for his mostly-male listeners. Thus, many callers address Leykis as "Dad" or "Father".
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as well as multiple California markets in addition to its Los Angeles flagship such as
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was broadcast in a number of affiliate markets nationwide including but not limited to
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aired its final broadcast. The show ran Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Leykis commented that he knew since the previous summer that it was possible the
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are ready in the future. Then as soon as she has the procedure, he dumps her.
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from Culver City, California. The final years of the show were produced from
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who tried to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge in Seattle, Washington.
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events of his life. A few years later, Leykis appeared on an episode of
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April 4, 1994 – March 30, 2007 (Westwood One); April 2, 2007 –
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Leykis was born in New York City and spent his early childhood in
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advertising aimed at younger listeners. Ingels sued the show for
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data, show that Leykis has an estimated listening minimum weekly
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to replace the WNWS night show hosted by talk radio personality
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to study broadcasting, but dropped out due to financial issues.
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and was heard in a number of major metropolitan markets on the
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Leykis retired in 2024, streaming his last new show on May 15.
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His fourth wife, Susan Drew Leykis, who first met Leykis at a
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Mike Dooley (1994–2000); Dean J. "Dino" DeMilio (2000–present)
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in February 2005, covering lifestyle topics such as wine and
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In 2003, Leykis raised controversy by revealing the name of
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from Paramount Studios and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturdays in
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of over 1.75 million for Spring 2007, based on a national
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in 1970. At the age of 14, he was once a fill-in host for
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In 1994, Leykis began the nationally syndicated program,
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Court of Appeal, Second District, Division 4, California
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Acerbic radio star allowed to take act to other station.
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It first aired mostly on such West Coast stations as
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McDougal, Dennis; Puig, Claudia (October 28, 1989).
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401,000 different IP addresses tuned into the show.
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New Media Rockstars interview with Tom Leykis, 2012
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Excelsior, You Fathead ! by Eugene B. Bergmann
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During this time, KFI was hit with a $ 6,000 3381: 3379: 3034:"Shock jock upset over caller's slaying claim" 1288: 1164:In August 2004, Leykis was attacked outside a 1106:In 2005, Leykis was producing a weekend show, 190:Leykis began his radio career in the state of 3453:Woman behind Duke lacrosse scandal speaks out 2253:"RADIO HOST ACCUSED OF THREAT ON WIFE'S LIFE" 3336: 2251:Indira A.R. Lakshmanan (December 23, 1993). 1706: 1704: 1646: 1644: 1642: 1578: 1576: 1574: 1572: 1570: 1568: 1406: 1404: 1402: 1228: 772:, and because courts have forced men to pay 198:, and in 1979 was featured on Mark Simone's 3863:American people of Ukrainian-Jewish descent 3662:, Twitter. Retrieved on September 27, 2012. 3376: 3007:"Valley woman confesses to murder on radio" 2820:"Shock jock on trial for emotional damages" 2021: 1540: 1538: 1536: 1534: 1532: 1335: 1333: 1331: 1329: 1327: 1325: 849: 226:. Leykis also contributed to a show called 3577:, Myspace. Retrieved on February 19, 2009. 3133: 3131: 3129: 3063: 3061: 3025: 2530:"On the radio: Get ready, your ears count" 2309: 1820: 1818: 1297: 349:Cat Stevens' comments about Salman Rushdie 319:After leaving Phoenix, Leykis moved on to 31: 2919: 2917: 2915: 2913: 2851:The Associated Press (January 27, 2002). 2219: 2051: 2049: 2017: 2015: 1983: 1981: 1701: 1639: 1565: 1399: 931:Angela Song, a woman associated with the 46:1956 or 1957 (age 67–68) 3294:. Reuters. July 23, 2003. Archived from 2998: 2883: 2758: 2752: 2402: 2283: 1959:Thornton, Linda R. (September 13, 1985) 1529: 1441: 1439: 1322: 1190: 1188: 637:, luxury cars, and high-end technology. 592:In 1997, Leykis's show was picked up by 277:was assassinated, Leykis told listeners 3697: 3587:Graham, Jefferson (February 14, 2015). 3491:from the original on September 27, 2007 3466:, April 28, 2008. Accessed 2009-05-01. 3418: 3320:. New Chivalry Press. October 5, 1997. 3292:"Women's groups outraged by radio host" 3187: 3163: 3161: 3126: 3114:from the original on September 20, 2022 3101: 3058: 2979:Hastings, Hon. J. Gary. (May 26, 2005) 2759:Kinosian, Michael (November 17, 2003). 2690:See Leykis's 12 December 2006 segment " 2403:Thompson, Stephen (September 6, 2000). 2377:. Los Angeles Radio Guide. p. 10. 2220:Stevenson, Richard W. (March 8, 1989). 1815: 1472: 1470: 1194: 871:asked Leykis about the incident on his 3893:Radio personalities from New York City 3835: 3772:from the original on December 29, 2016 3752: 3634:from the original on February 28, 2017 3586: 3445: 3385: 3349: 3137: 3031: 2923: 2910: 2703:See Leykis's 05 January 2009 segment " 2552: 2521: 2417:from the original on February 19, 2009 2183: 2101:from the original on December 21, 2021 2088: 2055: 2046: 2012: 1987: 1978: 1906:Thornton, Linda R. (January 19, 1985) 1847: 1650: 1582: 1445: 1366: 1339: 1243:from the original on December 29, 2022 391: 3679:from the original on October 26, 2018 3595:from the original on October 26, 2018 3589:"How Tom Leykis blew up the Internet" 3067:Rivera, Geraldo. (December 26, 2006) 3004: 2938:from the original on December 6, 2008 2817: 2716: 2677:See Leykis's 08 August 2007 segment " 2558: 2527: 2449:from the original on October 23, 2014 2437:"Racy Host Replaces WNEW Shock Jerks" 2310:Michaelson, Judith (March 29, 1998). 2119: 2091:"Tom Leykis & Michael Finney bsp" 1583:Jasmin, Ernest (September 26, 2005). 1544: 1436: 1224: 1222: 1207:from the original on October 25, 2020 1185: 1073: 1049:'s "I'm the Man" (the title track of 218:leaving in the fall of 1981 to go to 3888:Radio personalities from Los Angeles 3740:from the original on August 10, 2022 3710:from the original on October 9, 2016 3433:from the original on August 17, 2016 3364:from the original on January 6, 2008 3158: 3102:Leptich, John (September 23, 2008). 2970:website. Retrieved on March 5, 2008. 2719:"Shock Jocks: Will they be muzzled?" 2629:from the original on August 17, 2023 2286:"CASE AGAINST RADIO HOST IS DROPPED" 1746:from the original on January 7, 2009 1710: 1659:from the original on October 3, 2008 1467: 1387:from the original on August 12, 2008 928:of forcible sodomy (biting) in 1997. 3698:Clemens, Randy (December 4, 2012). 3511:"Overview of Duke Lacrosse Scandal" 3235:from the original on August 9, 2024 3005:Lewis, Antwan (November 10, 2006). 2884:Chambers, Mike (January 26, 2002). 2561:"SHOCK RADIO: TOO HOT FOR HUMBOLDT" 2384:from the original on August 9, 2024 2232:from the original on August 9, 2024 2022:Fitzpatrick, Tom (March 15, 1989). 1803:from the original on August 6, 2010 1777:from the original on April 23, 2008 1764: 1653:"KNWZ invites Tom Leykis to Valley" 1627:from the original on August 9, 2024 1424:from the original on August 9, 2024 1372: 1101: 358:Leykis next moved on to Boston and 164:. His father was a union leader at 137:personality best known for hosting 13: 3898:People from Hollywood, Los Angeles 3673:"Sep 25th, 2018 | Daily Show" 3419:Burgess, Steve (August 17, 2007). 3324:from the original on July 25, 2008 3205:from the original on March 2, 2008 2924:Welkos, Robert W. (July 6, 2005). 2659:from the original on June 25, 2022 2479:from the original on June 29, 2015 2034:from the original on June 17, 2011 2000:from the original on June 17, 2011 1931: 1878: 1824:Fisher, Marc. (February 29, 1984) 1797:"10 Questions with ... Tom Leykis" 1651:Singer, Alan (December 16, 1994). 1476: 1446:Castro, Hector (August 26, 2004). 1229:Rubin, Chris (February 23, 2005). 1219: 1195:Lippman, John (October 29, 1998). 1021:End of terrestrial radio broadcast 986:2006 Duke University lacrosse case 14: 3914: 3788: 3032:Martin, Nick (November 8, 2006). 2865:from the original on May 19, 2011 2284:Ellement, John (March 10, 1994). 2265:from the original on June 9, 2011 2056:Walker, Dave (October 21, 1992). 1108:The Tasting Room with Tom Leykis. 1045:." With that, Leykis rolled into 974:North Carolina Central University 468:Ben Patrick Johnson (1994–1997); 420:3–4 hours (including commercials) 333:Federal Communications Commission 3858:American people of Irish descent 3386:Rahner, Mark (August 13, 2000). 3350:Rahner, Mark (August 26, 2004). 1848:Lacayo, Richard (July 9, 1984). 1719:from the original on May 9, 2008 1617:"Harry Leykis, Union Leader, 63" 1545:Baker, Bob (November 17, 2002). 1479:"FCC Indecency Fines, 1970–2004" 1340:Rahner, Mark (August 13, 2000). 1125: 565:began in 1988 broadcasting from 429: 106: 3722: 3691: 3665: 3646: 3616: 3607: 3580: 3561: 3529: 3503: 3473: 3412: 3310: 3284: 3262: 3247: 3217: 3095: 3077: 2973: 2950: 2926:"Not too old to sue Tom Leykis" 2877: 2844: 2811: 2785: 2743: 2710: 2697: 2684: 2671: 2641: 2609: 2591:"Paternity Fraud by Tom Leykis" 2583: 2528:Lycan, Gary (August 30, 2007). 2491: 2461: 2429: 2396: 2364: 2348:. June 25, 2010. 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Archived from 2717:Reich, Howard (May 16, 2004). 2499:"The Top Talk Radio Audiences" 2372:"KFI Not To Be Underestimated" 1258: 933:Christian Coalition of America 712:under economic pressures, and 249:On Monday, February 27, 1984, 1: 2957:Excerpts from the Ingels call 1975:Section; Comics/TV; Page 10C. 1850:"Audiences Love to Hate Them" 1178: 938:An accused child molester in 924:Vanessa Perhach, who accused 747: 155: 3421:"'Your Mommy Kills Animals'" 2559:Doran, Bob (July 20, 2000). 2189:"Bugle Boys Of the Airwaves" 2120:Lycan, Gary (July 2, 2006). 1988:Ortega, Tony (May 8, 1997). 1922:Section: Comics/TV; Page 4C. 976:, who falsely accused three 7: 3658:September 21, 2014, at the 2679:Chicks Kill Business Dreams 1740:"Radio Dialing for Dollars" 813: 804: 550:The Tom Leykis Show podcast 529:Taylor Locke and The Roughs 10: 3919: 3568:"Tom Leykis' Myspace Blog" 3142:. CBS News. 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August 24, 2002. 2442:New York Daily News 2201:on November 5, 2012 2165:on February 1, 2013 2134:on January 20, 2009 2070:on January 15, 2009 1860:on January 14, 2005 1689:on February 8, 2008 1484:The Washington Post 1304:The Tom Leykis Show 1298:Tom Leykis (2008). 1276:on January 16, 2008 1231:"Wine, not whining" 1088:The Tom Leykis Show 1026:The Tom Leykis Show 999:Southern California 950:Mary Kay Letourneau 714:The Tom Leykis Show 657:The Tom Leykis Show 611:The Tom Leykis Show 563:The Tom Leykis Show 403: 402:The Tom Leykis Show 393:The Tom Leykis Show 367:The Tom Leykis Show 251:The Tom Leykis Show 139:The Tom Leykis Show 79:The Tom Leykis Show 3573:2009-02-23 at the 3487:. April 21, 2006. 3458:2009-06-08 at the 3400:on August 13, 2008 3146:on October 2, 2008 3089:2008-08-28 at the 2832:on October 2, 2008 2705:Tom's Money Advice 2571:on August 11, 2008 2475:. 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