Season 4 Episodes
411:LOVE IS IN THE AIRWAVES
Missions:
14: Host a radio show "Love Rules"
My comments:
Oscar is awesome for doing that whole hike and not complaining even one time, if it was anyone else they would have quit a long time before.
It was sad that MTV had to do the radio show in such a backwards country that will not even address the worse problem in their country.
What Bonnie had to say about the episode:
Original Air Date: Sept. 15, 1997
Segment #1
At St. Vincent, the group is climbing down a steep incline into the volcano with a rope. Vince tells them all to be careful when climbing down. Erika tells Oscar to go an inch a minute if he has to and reminds Kalle not to look down. Vince loses his footing on the loose rock, as does Jake, but they recover fine.
When they get to the bottom, Oscar crosses himself. Vince's leg is scraped up a little. They keep hiking until they can find a flat area to put their tent up.
Kalle reads the tent directions and they manage to get the tent set up. Oscar rewraps his broken toes. They all relax and eat and talk about how little they care at this point if there is an eruption. They all go to bed early ... just in time for a thunderstorm.
The next morning, they are all grumpy because the rain from last night's storm, seeped into the tent and got everything wet. They go and place the Road Rules flag and prepare to hike back out of the volcano. Once they get back up, they are all really tired and hungry. Erika says they're all proud of Oscar.
Mission 13 completed.
They meet back up with their guide who dropped them off at the volcano. They are given their next clue which says they will be going to Grenada and that they'll be talking on a radio show about sex.
Segment #2
At night, the gang is back on Christian's boat. Kalle and Jake are lying around in a bed, kissing. Jake tells her he loves her and he wishes he could spend the rest of his life with her. She says she needs to get out of the bed because it's too hot in there.
The next morning on the boat, Vince and Kalle are talking about relationships. Jake is close-by on the boat and seems like he's eavesdropping on their conversation. Vince asks her if she can see herself with Jake. She tells Vince she doesn't want to see herself with anyone right now. Vince asks her if she was in New York and if she met Jake there, would she like him? She says no. Jake is rubbing his eyes, but it's hard to tell if he's crying or just tired.
7,273 miles traveled so far.
At GBC Radio, the gang meets Troy who tells them that for their next mission they have to produce a talk radio show.
Mission 14 - Love Radio Show "Love Rules"
They all walk around the village passing out flyers to promote their radio show for the night. When they get back, Troy reminds them that they have to keep the show's content clean and not to offend anyone.
They are now on the air. They introduce themselves. Kalle says, on air, that she likes Jake and Jake says he likes her.
They get their first caller who wants to talk about music instead of sex. Kalle says she couldn’t understand what most of the callers were asking. Someone calls in and asks if they speak Russian. All the questions seem to be off-topic and the group is getting frustrated with the callers. Troy reminds them for the second time to keep it clean because of the different cultures in Grenada.
Segment #3
A caller named Anthony calls and wants to talk about God. An angry caller calls in and says they all should have done their homework before they came here. They all try to be as polite as possible to the callers, but again their frustration is getting the best of them. Troy barges in a warns them a third time to not offend the callers.
The next caller is Adam, the host of MTV's other TV show, Love Lines. Erika says they need their help. Adam asks if there's been any sex in the Winnie yet. The other Love Lines host suggests to the group that they not get intimate on the trip because it will only lead to problems. Kalle wants to talk about AIDS for a little bit.
The next caller calls in angry and says the last half of their show has been insulting to the Grenada public. Troy comes in a fourth time to yell at them. Kalle yells back at Troy that he's already told them and that they are not intentionally trying to upset people.
The next caller is Jake's dad calling long distance. Jake's dad gives them the next clue by asking Jake when he's coming home. This means the group will be heading to Philly soon.
Mission 14 completed.
Jake's excited that he'll be introducing Kalle to his parents.
What MTV had to say about the episode:
411:LOVE IS IN THE AIRWAVES
Previously: Oscar breaks two toes in a tarzan escapade aboard the Lady Jane. He bravely hobbles through a traditional Creole Wedding that the Road Rules Gang planned and then, donning his Puerto Rican T-Shirt, hoofs it to the top of... A VOLCANO!
It's one of those moments where you contemplate the meaning of life. The wind whips through your hair as you stand with your cast-mates at the edge of the volcano, looking down into the crater. Yes, we have to hike down inside now. Yes, we could die here. It's an ominous moment.
Jake is really nervous: "I've got fifty pounds on my back and Oscar has two broken toes!" Erika instructs everyone to move an inch a minute. Vince leads the way and is quickly shimmying down the life-rope, calling up to the others a play-by-play of what to watch out for. Suddenly, he slips into a vertical ditch, nearly loosing hold of the life rope. He's quickly out of the hole and back on track, but this gets everyone's blood racing. Now it's hand-over-hand, foot-behind-foot as the cast slowly work their way down the treacherous slope. Don't look down...
Vince reaches the volcano floor first, calling out "I'm down!" Soon, everyone has joined him and all are thrilled to be alive. Now it's a hike across the parched land to look for a flat spot to pitch the tents. Of course, all are trying to stay calm - remember, the volcano could blow again at any moment! And what's that over there? Those steaming, bubbling, gray areas on the side of the hill? It's a section of the volcano that's still simmering - like an open wound on your elbow that's still damp with blood.
Flat land found, the tents are pitched without too much difficulty, and everyone decides it's time for bed - even though it's still light out. The evening wind nearly rips the tent stakes out of the earth. The Road Rulers can only cross their fingers and try to sleep.
Next morning, everyone wakes to find the tents are in the middle of a small lake! Seems it rained in the middle of the night. Everyone is soaking and cranky. Let's get out of here! They hike back up the mountainside and out of the volcano. They are greeted by Clint, the trail guide. He hands off another clue: you will host a love-chat radio program on the island of Grenada. Kewl! Erika is not sure she is an appropriate candidate for the mission; after all, she hasn't had sex in eight weeks!
That night on their yacht, the Lady Jane, Kalle and Jake cuddle in their private suite. Jake proclaims his love for Kalle and reminds her that if nothing changes, he can imagine spending the rest of his life with her. Kalle tries to wriggle out of Jake's arms, complaining "it's hot in here." Isn't it romantic...
The next day, Vince takes the wheel as the cast sails for Grenada. During a private chat, Vince asks Kalle if she thinks she'll stay with Jake after the show. Kalle confesses that she is unsure. Vince continues, asking Kalle, "if you had met Jake in New York and not on this trip, would you have gotten together?" Kalle quickly responds, "no, I wouldn't have liked him at all!" Up in the bow of the boat, Jake lowers his head. Vince docks the boat and the kids motor on over to GBC Radio Station, where they meet the manager, TROY. He explains, "you will produce and present a radio program." But first you need publicity, of course. The kids quickly whip up some flyers and hit the streets to get the word out.
It's show time! The kids file into the sound proof booth and take their seats at the round table - everyone has their own mic. Troy reminds everyone, NO OBSCENITY. Oscar says he wants it to be real, with comments such as "I like to have sex on the bottom while I'm really high." Okay...
Suddenly, the ON AIR box lights up and the kids are live across the country. It's introductions all around and then the calls start pouring in. But there's a problem. All of the callers have thick accents. They are speaking English, but as Vince points out, "it's like we have to know Russian to do this show." The kids are left with no choice but to make light of the situation, joking about all the confusion. A female caller condemns the program, explaining "you are insulting the people of Grenada and you should finish with your filth and leave!" Making friends around the world... Troy quickly bursts into the room to remind the cast they must be sensitive to cultural differences... to say the least!
Next caller. Hey, it's Adam Corola and Dr. Drew from the MTV show LOVELINE. The pros turn the tables and start to ask the Road Rulers some questions. Is anyone hooking up on the show, Drew wants to know. Jake and Kalle confess and Drew quickly tells them to kool it. He explains that intimacy during a journey like this can only lead to confusion and, eventually, disappointment. Adam jokingly reminds them, "you never have sex with someone you'll see the next day."
Next caller. Dad, is that you? It's Ed, Jake's pop! And he's got a clue: come home to Philly! Jake is thrilled at the turn of events. Hey Kalle, are you ready to meet Mom and Dad? Kalle gulps.
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