Who knew Ken Laird was a rocker and a shredder!
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The WEEI Afternoons episode dives into the multifaceted personality of Ken Laird, revealing him as far more than the reserved radio personality he appears to be. Host Rich Shurtainle shares a series of candid, anonymous confessions from colleagues about Ken’s surprising traits: his love for Disney World—especially Epcot and the Tron ride—despite visiting alone; his subtle, dry humor (like handing someone a breath mint to hint at bad breath); his surprising skill as a guitarist, having played in blues and 80s rock cover bands under the nickname 'The Bad Blues Man'; and his use of a steering wheel club after his car was stolen in Montreal. The episode also highlights Ken’s quirky sense of humor, including his infamous 'would-you-rather' game and his ability to pivot from a wild Vegas story to a Red Sox clubhouse analogy mid-sentence. Amid these personal revelations, the show transitions into sports talk, touching on Alex Cora and the Red Sox front office drama. The episode paints Ken Laird as a layered, humorous, and unexpectedly talented man beneath a calm exterior.
Ken Laird is a skilled guitarist who played in blues and 80s rock bands under the nickname 'The Bad Blues Man'.
He is a devoted Disney adult who visits Epcot and the Tron ride, even going alone—though he admits it’s socially awkward.
After his car was stolen in Montreal, he uses a steering wheel club for security, a practical but oddly specific precaution.
Ken has a dry, subtle wit—evident in quiet gestures like handing someone a breath mint or making absurd 'would-you-rather' questions.
His ability to pivot from personal stories to sports commentary keeps the show dynamic and unpredictable.
Welcome and Introduction to Ken Laird
Rich Shurtainle opens the show with gratitude for the team, praising his colleagues, especially Ken Laird, and setting the stage for a deep dive into Ken’s personality.
Ken Laird Confidential: The Disney Adult
“I went to Epcot by myself once. Okay, stop, stop. By yourself. It was a mistake.”
The Subtle Message: Breath Mint Incident
A colleague shares a story of Ken handing a breath mint with a silent, pointed message—highlighting his dry, understated humor and social awareness.
The Guitarist and the Blues Man
“Come on, feel the noise. Girls, rock your boys. We'll get wild, wild, wild.”
The Steering Wheel Club and Car Theft
“I was instructed to get a club by the police force of Greater Montreal.”
“There is not even a privacy door where people don't see it. I was like, why would you fat shame these people at Disney World?”
“Come on, feel the noise. Girls, rock your boys. We'll get wild, wild, wild.”
“How would you compare your experience with those edibles to the chaos in the Red Sox clubhouse right now?”
Host
Guest
Ken Laird
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Rich Shurtainle
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Disney World
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Epcot
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Montreal
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Ted Johnson
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Tron Ride
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Red Sox
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80s Rock Cover Band
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Brookline
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