Jim has established himself as the top choice of athletes and fans when it is time to know what is going on beyond the scoreboard.
Rome’s nationally syndicated radio program, The Jim Rome Show a.k.a. The Jungle, airs on more than 185 radio stations each weekday and boasts more than two million listeners.
But these are no ordinary listeners; they are a legion of fans known as the clones who live and breath for Jim Rome’s “take” on the day’s larger issues of sport. It is his departure from conventional sports commentary that has resulted in Rome’s unique dialogue with his listeners.
In addition to his daily radio grind, Rome hosts Jim Rome Is Burning, a weekly live, one-hour, provocative sports talk show 7:00p.m. EST on ESPN. The program originates from Los Angeles and features opinion, Rome’s “rants,” debate and guest appearances by some of the biggest name in sports.
Rome has made a cameo appearance along side Michael Jordan in Space Jam; appeared in Blink 182’s music video; appeared on HBO’s Arliss; and released a CD, Welcome to the Jungle, which features memorable sound bites from frequent callers and the hip music regularly used on the radio show.
Rome previously served as host of the popular program The Last Word with Jim Rome, broadcast nightly on Fox Sports Net, for five years. Prior to The Last Word with Jim Rome, Jim spent a two-year stint hosting ESPN2’s Talk2, a nightly one-hour interview show. Rome began his radio career at KTMS, Santa Barbara as the “$5 dollar-an-hour” traffic reporter and covered UC Santa Barbara’s sports. He left KTMS for San Diego’s all-sports station, XTRA Sports 690.
It was during a temporary stint on a late-night show for the station that Rome debuted his “smack” (Jungle Glossary term meaning sports talk in a gloating, uninhibited or unbridled manner). The style yielded high ratings, and, by acclimation of his listeners, The Jungle was born. In 1996, to further keep up with demand, Premiere Radio Networks acquired exclusive syndication rights and the program continues to pick-up affiliates throughout the country.
Rome graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1987, with a degree in Communications. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Janet and son, Jake.
The Breaks
Jim Rome Lyrics
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If you got what it takes
'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know
That these are the breaks
Breakes on a bus, brakes on a car
Breaks to make you a superstar
Breaks to win and breaks to lose
And these are the breaks
Break it up, break it up, break it up!
If your woman steps out with another man
(That's the breaks, that's the breaks)
And she runs off with him to Japan
And the IRS says they want to chat
And you can't explain why you claimed your cat
And Ma Bell sends you a whopping bill
With eighteen phone calls to Brzil
And you borrowed money from the mob
And yesterday you lost your job
Well, these are the breaks
Break it up, break it up, break it up
Throw your hands up in the sky
And wave 'em 'round from side to side
And if youdeserve a break tonight
Somebody say alright!
(All right) Say ho-oo!
(Ho-oo!) And you don't stop
Keep on, somebody scream!
(Owwwww!) Break down!
Breaks on a stage, breaks on a screen
Breaks to make your wallet lean
Breaks run cold and breaks run hot
Some folks got 'em and some have not
But these are the breaks
Break it up, break it up, break it up!
Break down!
To the girl in brown, stop messing around
(Break it up, break it up)
To the guy in blue, whatcha gonna do?
To the girl in green, don't be so mean
And the guy in red, say what I said
Break down!
Brakes on a plane, brakes on a train
Breaks to make you go insane
Breaks in love, breaks in war
But we got the breaks to get you on the floor
And these are the breaks
Break it up, break it up, break it up!
Break down! Yo!
Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it!
Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it!
Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it!
Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it!
You say last week you met the perfect guy
(That's the breaks, that's the breaks)
And he promised you the stars in the sky
He said his Cadilac was gold
But he didn't say it was ten years old
He took you out to the Red Coach grill
But he forgot the cash and you paid the bill
And he told you the story of his life
But he forgot the part about...his wife! Huh! Huh!
Well, these are the breaks!
Break it up, break it up, break it up!
Break down!
"The Breaks" by Kurtis Blow has been considered one of the most influential and iconic songs in hip-hop history. The lyrics of the song speak about the ups and downs of life, and how we need to be able to handle the "breaks" that come our way. The song is a combination of rap, funk, and soul, with Kurtis Blow's energetic and charismatic voice driving the song's message.
The opening lines of the song, "Clap your hands, everybody, if you got what it takes, 'cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know that these are the breaks," are an invitation to the listeners to participate in the song, to clap along and become a part of the experience. The breaks being referred to in this song are not just the musical interludes, but also the opportunities, setbacks, and challenges that we each face in our lives.
The verses of the song describe various types of breaks, such as brakes on a car or a bus, which can keep you safe or take you places, breaks to make you a superstar or to make your wallet lean, and even breaks in love or war. The chorus line, "These are the breaks, break it up, break it up, break it up," is a call to action, urging the listener to take control of their situation and rise above any obstacles they might face.
Overall, "The Breaks" is a powerful and enduring anthem for self-motivation and resilience, inspiring generations of music lovers to keep going through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Clap your hands, everybody
Let's get excited and show our enthusiasm for what's about to come
If you got what it takes
If you're up to the challenge and ready for the ride
'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know
I'm the man in charge and I'm ready to share my wisdom with you
That these are the breaks
This is what life is all about - the ups and downs, the good and bad
Breakes on a bus, brakes on a car
Brakes are everywhere, we need them to stop and slow down
Breaks to make you a superstar
Sometimes taking a break to rest and recharge can make you a better performer or achiever
Breaks to win and breaks to lose
Breaks can either help or harm us, in both success and failure
But these here breaks will rock your shoes
These are not ordinary breaks, they are exciting and will make you want to dance
And if you deserve a break tonight
If you've been working hard and need some time off to enjoy yourself
Somebody say alright! (All right) Say ho-oo! (Ho-oo!)
Let's celebrate and make some noise for those who deserve a break
Brakes to make your wallet lean
Sometimes things get tough financially, and we need to tighten our budgets
Some folks got 'em and some have not
Breaks are not always equally distributed, some people have more than others
To the girl in brown, stop messing around (Break it up, break it up)
Take responsibility for your actions and don't play games
Well, these are the breaks! Break it up, break it up, break it up! Break down!
This is life, we have to deal with it, sometimes we need to take a break, but we have to keep going
Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it!
Stop overthinking and start taking action
You say last week you met the perfect guy (That's the breaks, that's the breaks)
Sorry to hear that, but that's life
He took you out to the Red Coach grill But he forgot the cash and you paid the bill
It's disappointing when things don't go as planned, you have to be prepared for the unexpected
Well, these are the breaks! Break it up, break it up, break it up! Break down!
Life is tough, but you have to keep moving forward and take the ups and downs in stride
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JESSE BONDS WEAVER JR., CHARLIE JIMENEZ, LARRY MACK, REGGIE HOBDY, RICKY M. L. WALTERS, DAVID JOLICOEUR, VINCENT L. MASON, KELVIN MERCER, ROBERT ARTHUR FORD, JAMES B. MOORE, RUSSELL W. SIMMONS, LAWRENCE SMITH, KURTIS WALKER
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@bogie7311
Rome getting his ass kicked is one of the great moments in television history.
@StoryoftheYear16
"Ass kicked". A staged table flip being done slowly and gently being set on the ground in a chair is an ass kicking where you come from?
@bogie7311
Call it what you want. Rome ended up flat on his back and it couldn’t have happened to a more deserving guy. So yeah, he got his ass kicked.
@RagingKikeEngin
@john sutherland I bet you think wwe is real too
@ryanforsythe8923
@Adam ass kicked doesn’t necessarily mean getting hurt
@48waffles36
This, and Joe Biden being the worst president ever is up there on the list.
@silkroad1201
That was the most polite and professional ass beating I've ever seen. He even flipped the table with grace
@Coviditous
Polite and professional? And ass beating lol? The guy acted like a child on live TV bc somebody called him a different name. Chris. He didn't call him dicklips or something insulting. Just an arrogant moron trying to be tough to a sportscaster. The way he acted was embarrassing. "I bet you won't say it again" how old are we 12? Chris Everett is a tool
@niceguy6152
Who says he wanted to totally batter him? He did it in a very clever way
@TheTenCentStory
@Nice Guy assault is still assault