My name is Todd E. Lyons. On the radio you may know me as “Todd E. Lyons, Esquire.” I have been on the airwaves in Yakima since 1989 and look forward to it every day. I was born in Seattle, the son of a sharecropper. My family and I moved to the “Fruit Bowl of the Nation” when I was a wee lad of only 7. I spent my formative years in the West Valley of Yakima, indoctrinated in public school. I became keenly familiar with the “special” desk while attending Apple Valley Elementary. The teachers referred to it as the “isolation booth,” but I called it the “special desk.” Most of what I know today, however, can be credited to the “School of Hard Knocks.” I currently reside in East Valley with my lovely wife, Carrie, and our son, Drew. I am extremely fortunate to work on the very radio stations I grew up listening to. So much so that I not only was once a client, I became an employee! If you ever see me stumbling about this great valley of ours, please give me a shout. I would love to talk with you about rock music, sports, individual liberty or whatever spins your beanie!
Todd Lyons
Washington State Ranks #30 For Cheapest Auto Insurance
According to the analysis of the data, Washingtonians rate in the middle of the pack, chiming in at #30 for the most inexpensive car insurance, averaging $714 dollars per year in premiums for an individual.
Kevin Millar Gives Yakima a Shoutout on MLB Network
Former Major League ballplayer-turned-TV-broadcaster Kevin Millar gave Yakima a shout out on yesterdays February 15th) episode of "Intentional Talk" on the MLB Network. As it turns out, he has extended family that lives in the valley!
Mariners Bring Back “Big Maple”, Best “Big” Nicknames of All-Time
With the Seattle Mariners re-signing James "Big Maple" Paxton, it got me thinking of other sports stars that carry a nickname that includes the moniker "Big". Here are some of my favorites with a surprising disproportionate amount of them having played for Seattle sports franchises.
Former Yakima Speedway Racer Had Improbable Daytona 500 Win Too
While Michael McDowell's trip to victory lane at the 2021 Daytona 500 cam in improbable fashion an even more unlikely champion of the 1990 Great American Race spent years racing at Yakima Speedway.
What’s the Most Snowfall Yakima Has Ever Had in 24 Hours?
While a couple of inches in the last day or so is the most we've gotten -- by FAR -- this past Fall and Winter, it does not come anywhere near the all-time record for most snowfall in a 24 hour period in Yakima.
R.I.P. Kris Brannon, AKA “Sonics Guy” [VIDEO]
Seattle superfan Kris Brannon, aka "Sonics Guy", has passed away.
Today is National White T-Shirt Day – Here Are Some of My Faves
Todd's Take: According to the National Day Calendar, today (February 11th) is "White Shirt Day". Here are some of my favorites in my wardrobe.
Gonzaga Men’s Basketball to Grace SI Cover, Story, “The Program”
While print media has slowly eroded over the years thanks to the internet, it is still an honor to make the cover of venerable publication "Sports Illustrated".
In their upcoming February 23rd edition, Mark Few's Gonzaga Bulldogs Men's Basketball team gets that distinction.
Seattle May Be the Best Place to Get Married on Valentine’s Day
If you are planning to exchange wedding vows on Valentine's Day, you may want to consider doing it in Seattle
Yakima Ranks as 16th Safest Large City in Washington State
In a recent study, Yakima ranks as the 16th safest large city in the state of Washington.
Seahawks Fan “Mama Blue” Comes in 2nd as NFL’s “Fan of the Year”
Seattle Seahawks fans, also known, simply, as the "12s", have always prided themselves on being one of the most vocal and loyal fan bases in the country and across the entire National Football League.That passion was validated this past weekend during the annual "NFL Honors" ceremony when 89 year-old Patti Hammond, known better to Seahawks fans as "Mama Blue" finished as the runner-up for the league's first-ever "Fan of the Year" award prior to Super Bowl LV (55).
ICYMI: Seahawks QB Russell Wilson Named NFL’s ‘Man of the Year’
While his season might have ended abruptly, it still culminated in the highest of honors for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson.