BMMS 9-2-26

September 2, 2026

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The Wheel of Fortune Announcer's Suspension and the Mystery Behind It

The voice of Wheel of Fortune, Jim Thornton, has been pulled from the show following an incident on a flight back to LAX in May. The details remain conspicuously vague: a passenger complained to a flight attendant, who alerted the captain, who called ahead for law enforcement to meet the gate. Officers questioned Thornton and released him. His lawyer says he engaged in no illegal conduct, was not arrested, and has not been charged. But the show's producers have suspended him anyway, and the hosts of the Big Mad Morning Show find the timing suspicious.

What Triggers a Pilot to Call Ahead for Police

The hosts walk through what typically escalates a mid-flight complaint to the point where a captain radios ahead for law enforcement: being drunk and unruly, unwanted physical contact, alleged assault or sexual harassment, intoxication, disorderly conduct, interference with the flight crew, a dispute that escalates, threatening language, or suspicion of criminal conduct. Flight attendants deal with difficult passengers constantly, so for an incident to rise to the level of notifying the pilot during the flight—rather than debriefing afterward—it has to be genuinely concerning.

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1 (04:22) **Show Open & Tease** - The hosts kick off the show, listing the day’s segments: Rocklahoma ticket giveaway, Lindsey’s topic, fill-in-the-blank news, top five songs, and a celebration with Justin Gorski from the Tulsa Drillers.
2 (05:45) **Wheel of Fortune Announcer Controversy** - The host introduces a story about Jim Thornton, the announcer for Wheel of Fortune, who has been pulled from the show after an incident on a flight in May.
3 (08:53) **Analyzing the Fallout** - The hosts debate why Wheel of Fortune waited months to pull Thornton, concluding the network likely investigated and found something concerning.
4 (10:53) **Speculating on the Incident** - The hosts discuss the lack of public details and consider the possibility of a video existing, which could be held by the victim for a potential lawsuit.
5 (13:57) **Thornton’s Future & Banter** - The hosts predict Thornton will not return to the show, and the conversation shifts to a lighthearted debate about wearing work-branded clothing in public.
6 (21:28) **News Quickies: Krispy Kreme Theft** - A man steals a Krispy Kreme truck in Nashville, claiming he was on a “quest” and insisting officers call him “Professor.”
7 (23:10) **News Quickies: Crooked Jess** - Undercover police in Florida give a confidential informant known as “Crooked Jess” $60 to buy crack, but she disappears with the money.

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Show Notes

HUMP DAAAAAYYYY!!!!! The Wheel Of Fortune Announcer Is In Trouble, I Need A Krispy Kreme Truck To Finish My Quest, Never Trust Crooked Jess, The Butt Sniffer Has Been Busted, Your Woman Won't Let You Play GTA 6, & Justin Gorski Stops By For Driller's Baseball!!!!