The Ride Home with Woody Johnson

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The Ride Home with Woody Johnson is onthe new 103.9 The Maverick LIVE from Columbus, Ohio! Listen to the podcast if you missed Woody live every weekday afternoon from 3pm - 7pm on WJKR 103.9 The Maverick!

PHONE TOPIC_Life Hacks_Tik Tokker_Phil calls_063025
Yesterday at 10:30 PM

They call 'em 'Life Hacks' these days.  We used to call 'em short cuts, or just more efficient ways to do things.  Things that save time (and sometimes money!) .. and just WORK better!  Whatcha got .. chime in this week.  877.937.1039.


Boneheads-of-the-Day_063025
Yesterday at 10:26 PM

WI woman rearends copy (who was doing 60!) - for the stupidest of reasons; a CA lawn maintenace man nearly gets blown up; and Paleontologists in TX discover - BARNEY.  No, really!  All right here.


American Farm Bureau_Average cost of a 4th of July cookout (for 10)
Yesterday at 10:23 PM

An interesting list .. with interesting facts .. with one very noteworthy omission!?


New (old) Trend_90's Kid Summers
Yesterday at 10:08 PM

Or the 60's & 70's .. same thing.  Get the kids OUTSIDE & stop being 'Helicopter Parents (where safe to do so)!'


PHONE TOPIC_Vacation Disasters_Calls of the Week (Unedited)_POD_062725
Last Friday at 9:34 PM

Listen here at get 13:00 more minutes of content than I had time for over the air!


Joke-of-the-Week_Phil_W'ville_Bar Bet_062725
Last Friday at 9:25 PM

Tell it anywhere/to anyone & get a laugh this weekend!


The Nitty Gritty from Music City_062725
Last Friday at 9:24 PM

An embarassing on-stage incident for LeeAnn Rimes .. and a drop date for Kenny's first-ever book!


How and WHERE Americans are tightening their belts_062725
Last Friday at 8:49 PM

Personal grooming ... REALLY?  Alcohol consumption??  C'mon now, let's not get carried away here!


PHONE TOPIC_Vacation Disasters_Frank_Rusty calls_062625
Last Thursday at 10:20 PM

We had several more .. but these two were our FUNNIEST calls of the day!


Newwwz of the WEEEIRD_062625
Last Thursday at 10:19 PM

A NW Ohio woman loses cable - for a WEEK - because someone did what many of us have been tempted to do.  Californians might actually be doing something WISE (for a change); and a UK cop's job is on the line - for his flatulance!


Top 3_Bottom 3 Road Trip States_062625
Last Thursday at 8:54 PM

Congrats, Ohio .. you've made this list!  Good or bad, ya think?  Details here.


The central Ohio Entertainment Report_062625
Last Thursday at 8:47 PM

Details on one of Columbus' longest-running festivals, Crew SC's weekend match, streaming tips & the biggest movies opening this weekend are all right here!


PHONE TOPIC_Vacation Disasters_Deb_Matt_Don calls_062525
Last Wednesday at 10:55 PM

Several more great calls today .. here are the three best!  A cruiseline gonig out of business; a jellyfish attack on a honeymoon, and a guy have to fire his DAD!


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Last Wednesday at 10:15 PM

A VA moron who shopped & dashed at Walmart (dressed in a Batman t-shirt); dude does donuts in his car at the National Mall in D.C., and they caught Looney Tune!


Top 5 most quickly REJECTED AEP Energy Saving Tips_062525
Last Wednesday at 9:37 PM

You see the Wednesday DISPATCH article where AEP encouraged us to do a series of mostly mind-numbingly stupid things to conserve energy to avoid "rolling blackouts" in this heat.  As dumb/obvious as they were .. we got our hands on the Top 5 Ideas for Saving Energy that they rejected!


Jon the Gadget Guy_Portable Camping AC Unit_062525
Last Wednesday at 8:50 PM

Jon the Gadget Guy offering up another GREAT gadget - just in time for your Summer camping trip (in this heat)!


PHONE TOPIC_Vacation Disasters_Jimmy_Kyle_Alyx calls_062425
06/24/2025

With this week kicking off Summer Vacation season .. our topic this week:  Vacation Disasters!  And unfortunately, there appears to have been a lot of them ...


The Perfect Drink for HOT Weather_062425
06/24/2025

This will likely surprise you!  Listen here ...


Vacation Planning_Post-Vacation Blues_062425
06/24/2025

If you're like most (and me, and 68% of people like us) .. the anticipation of any vacation is sometimes MORE satisfying than the vacation itself.

With this week kicking off Summer Vacation season .. check out other interesting vacation facts here!


The Clippers Report_062425
06/24/2025

Every Tuesday on 'The Ride Home' we bring in the radio play-by-play voice (on sister station FOX Sports 920), Ryan Mitchell, for the Clippers Report!


PHONE TOPIC_Vacvation Disasters_Tony_Jeff calls_062325
06/23/2025

Two, LONG calls today .. and they were doozies (especially first-time caller, Jeff's)!


Newwwz of the WEEEIRD_062325
06/23/2025

A felon name LOONY TUNES is on the loose in Portland .. a naked/crazy woman in Iowa, and a Chucky Doll the subject of a lawsuit in NC!


The Nitty Gritty from Music City_062325
06/23/2025

Kenny wrapped up his residency at the fabulous Sphere in Vegas .. with a BIG announcement (that he wasn't supposed to make quite yet); quite the generous/thoughtful gesture from Luke Bryan, and another Dolly Rock collab ... all right here!


How a Columbus lawsuit opened the door to NIL_Attorney Bret Adams_POD_062325
06/23/2025

How did NIL happen?  It started right here in Columbus, according to my old friend/Columbus attorney Bret Adams!


PHONE TOPIC_Foods that traumatized you as a kid_Calls of the Week_POD_062025
06/20/2025

Only here on 'The Ride Home POD can you hear the unedited 'Calls of the Week!'


Joke-of-the-Week_Phil from W'ville_Henry's b'day party_062025
06/20/2025

Another quickie you can tell anyone!


Boneheads-of-the-Day_062025
06/20/2025

Only two today, but oh, my!  Check 'em out here!


Greg Murray_Voices for ALZ Longest Day of Golf_062025
06/20/2025

Link to donate to the Longest Day:

http://act.alz.org/goto/LongestDayofGolf

Link to sign up for golf outing in August:

mc-voicesforealzgolfouting.golfgenius.com

Details on Facebook: @Voices4ALZ


PHONE TOPIC_Foods that traumatized you as a kid_Mark_Carolyn_Lexus_Russ_Howard_061925
06/19/2025

Like most weeks, the calls this week got better & better everyday!


Newwwz of the WEEEIRD_061925
06/19/2025

A Taco Festival running from responsibility after its several hundred pound sign fell on a group of women .. a Canadian school bus driver getting fired for his (her?) attire .. and a Texas wedding that was certified - despite the groom not even being there (or aware of it)!  Crazy, weird stuff right here.


The biggest July 4th week food surge items according to Instacart (stock up now!)_061925
06/19/2025

Sometimes stores run, or worse, OUT of these items!


The central Ohio Entertainment Report_061925
06/19/2025

Details on BCS, streaming & the movies are all right here!


PHONE TOPIC_The food that traumatized you as a kid_UnID'd lady_Thomas_Denise calls_061825
06/18/2025

In today's edition:  Listeners who ate something 50+ years ago .. who haven't eaten it since!


The Nitty Gritty from Music City_061825
06/18/2025

A late undercard lineup change for Buckeye Country Superfest (details here) .. TWO Dolly updates, and Blake Shelton opening a cool-sounding, new Country concert out in Fresno ...


Rich People Problems_J-Lo_Ben Edition_061825
06/18/2025

They're divorced for a reason .. but hanging on to the spaceship-sized Beverly Hills home they owned together is co$ting them an unconscionable amount of interest - a DAY!  Check out this story ...


Anietra Hamper's One-Day Getaway_New River Gorge WV_POD_061825
06/18/2025

Be sure to listen to the whole conversation so you get Anietra's three 'Pro Tips' if you're heading over to WV!


PHONE TOPIC_Foods that traumatized you as kids_Dave_Jim_Pete_061725
06/17/2025

Your calls are getting better by the DAY!  877.937.1039 to share YOURS!!


Top 10 Fast Food Fries_based on 20k YELP Reviews_061725
06/17/2025

You're not going to believe the TWO (best?) that were completely absent from this 'Top 10' list!?


Newwwz of the WEEEIRD_061725
06/17/2025

Airline I-T problems (?) .. another FL freak, and a truckload of GOATS.  Weird stuff .. all of it.  Right here.


The Clippers Report_061725
06/17/2025

The Clips open a homestand Tuesday night w/Indianapolis in town for the week .. and Clippers radio pbp man, Ryan Mitchell (heard on sister station FoxSports 920AM) joins us every Tuesday for our weekly Clippers Report!