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
CDC Warns, “No Cheering” While Watching Super Bowl – Have Fun!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have come out with their recommendations if you plan on throwing or attending a party to watch the Super Bowl this Sunday.
Sorry 12s, You’re #14 as Seattle Ranks The on List of Best Football Cities
The list of best and worst cities for football fans based on 21 different measurable metrics. Sorry Seahawks fans, aka 12s, you don't rank #1.
Here Are the Craziest Things You Can Bet On in Super Bowl 55
If you haven't heard (!), there's a little football game coming up this weekend and there are plenty of crazy things that you can place a bet on that do not require any knowledge of football whatsoever.
WIAA Offers 20% Off at Dick’s Sporting Goods Feb. 5 – 8
The WIAA has partnered with Dick's Sporting Goods to offer all student-athletes that attend WIAA schools a 20% discount off your entire purchase this Friday through Monday!
Todd’s Take: Things That Suddenly Got Important When I Turned 50
Having recently turned 50 years old, the milestone birthday has not fallen lightly on me. Even though it has been just over a month, there are a couple of things that, almost overnight, vaulted to the top of my "Big Book of Things That Are Important" list.
Here’s How to Find Out When You’re Eligible to Get Covid Vaccine
The Washington State department of Health has set-up a website that will determine when you are OK'd to get the vaccine as they are trying to strategically roll them out to make sure that the most vulnerable receive inoculations until more is produced.
What Are Washington’s Most/Least Favorite Vegetables?
So, just what is the most hated vegetable according to Washingtonians?
New Facebook Group Created to Help Support Yakima Restaurants
Many of us have tried to do our best to shop and support local businesses but now the effort is becoming more concerted thanks to the brainchild and effort of Facebook user Riley Wilkinson.
O.T.D.: February 1st – Where Were You When the Butler Did it?
Where were you when the Butler (Malcolm) did it? It was on this date (February 1st) six years ago that the New England Patriots rookie defensive back ended Super Bowl 49 with a stunning interception that still has Seahawks fans scratching their heads six years later.
What (Groundhog) Day Do You Wish You Could Live Over and Over?
What day in your life -- if you could -- would you like to relive again over and over and over and over...?
16 Years Ago Today, I Got My Mini-Me – Happy Birthday, Son!
It goes by fast...I was told that 16 years ago when my wife and I were expecting our first child together. Truer words have never been spoken as my son, Drew E. Lyons, Esquire turns 16 years old today!
Seahawks Pluck Another Coach From Rival Rams
The Seattle Seahawks continued the makeover of their coaching staff by pilfering yet another member of their NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams cupboard.