Debbie Daly? Maybe, Just Maybe
So Stuck in the '80s stud Steve Spears is strutting around all cocky and googly-eyed today. You see, after an in-house interview yesterday, '80s pop sensation Deborah Gibson hugged the big goof --but all I got was a stiff, lousy handshake. However, as the following video proves, the real connection was actually made between Daly and Gibson, who work up such hot chemistry during the chat, it's amazing we didn't just attack each other on the rickety table.
Anyway, here's the VIDEO of our interview.
And here's another hot picture. And here's Spears bragging. The podcast should be up on iTunes real soon.
Sean Daly is the pop music critic for the St. Petersburg Times. His CD collection -- from Journey to Dylan, Prince to U2, Public Enemy to Stan Getz -- is much bigger and better than yours.
Well, I hate to admit it after watching the video, but Spearsy takes the prize for appearling like the dumbstruck fanboy. Now, don't get me wrong. I loves me some Steven Q. Spears. That much is evident. Howevah, you my darling Daly seemed quite comfortable. I kept waiting for you to turn to the camera Normal Fell/Stanley Roper style and give that knowing look.
Posted by: Marissa | April 18, 2008 at 07:03 PM
jeez, I can't type for poop today. appearing* and Norman*
Posted by: Marissa | April 18, 2008 at 07:04 PM
Argh! One more correction and then I'm done. Erase "dumbstruck" and replace it with LOVESTRUCK! Lovestruck fanboy.
There, I feel better now. Don't you?
Posted by: Marissa | April 18, 2008 at 07:55 PM
Trust me, "dumbstruck" worked just fine.
Posted by: Sean Daly | April 18, 2008 at 08:08 PM
I was trying to be nice. It's a stretch, but I made the effort.
Posted by: Marissa | April 18, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Steve did seem rather at a loss for words in the video, but you Sean, were your lovable, chatty self. How could she not connect with you.
Posted by: Bassnote | April 19, 2008 at 09:30 AM
Sean's like a shark. If he stops talking, he'll die.
Posted by: Spears | April 19, 2008 at 12:29 PM
Wow -- you can just feel the excitement and, dare I day, hyperspeed energy in that snippet. So many questions. So little time -- but you worked 'em all in turbo-style, Mr. Daly. Quite a listening workout.
And I wouldn't call Mr. Spears dumbstruck so much as trying to get a word in edgewise. Who did get the goodbye hug and who got the hearty handshake, after all...
Posted by: jane | April 19, 2008 at 12:40 PM
Hey Sean!
The podcast was really great. Ms. Gibson truly has a knack for being at ease and taking the reigns. It did seem more like a conversation between friends.
I do have to agree with Jane a bit, though. Were you really that nervous? You wore your Spazzy McSpazatron hat. I fear that saying something will make you self-conscious in the future. You is what you is. Maybe it's the Spears/Daly schtick.
You know I just long to hear more of Spearsy. However, all the snow melted. So, I might have to rely on the ice maker.
Posted by: Marissa | April 19, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Don't blame Sean: It's all the Enzyte he's taking.
Posted by: Spears | April 20, 2008 at 07:41 AM
I can't believe Sean didn't know about smiling Bob. Here's an example.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS9xwV2qaBg
Posted by: Marissa | April 20, 2008 at 08:44 AM
If you could see the uncropped version of the photo with Sean and Deborah, you could see his arm was in full "Smilin' Bob" mode.
This just in: Overuse of Enzyte linked to loss of body hair. Coincidence?
Posted by: Spears | April 20, 2008 at 11:07 AM
I think the the Daly/Spears show worked perfectly, well for Steve anyway. He had Sean ask all the questions whilst sitting 2 feet from an 80's fantasy figure. DG was mostly looking straight ahead at Sean answering question after question and little Stevie was doing what I have always wanted to do, ogle at a true beauty of the 80's. Bravo Steve. You are the true winner in this interview.
Posted by: Ian from Down Under | April 21, 2008 at 07:47 AM