Pod Pick: Scam Stories, and an Ex-Professional Scam Artist

Pod Pick: Scam Stories, and an Ex-Professional Scam Artist

Chaz and AJ spoke with Joseph Allen of Stratford this morning, who recently lost his entire life savings through a scam. Some Tribe members called in to share their stories of being scammed, while expressing a lot of sympathy for Joseph. Then, Matt Cox, an ex-professional fraudster, was on to share how he wound up with millions in fraudulent cash through mortgage scams.  

Photo courtesy: Matt Cox

Tuesday, November 4: Crazy Deer Accidents, CT Election Day, Song Ideas for the Box

Tuesday, November 4: Crazy Deer Accidents, CT Election Day, Song Ideas for the Box

To start the show this morning, Chaz and AJ put out a warning about the uptick of deer accidents since the clocks changed. The Tribe called in to share some of their stories involving accidents with deer, and to share tips on how to properly hit them (if needed.) (0:00) 

The news of Dick Cheney’s passing was announced while the show was on live, and Chaz and AJ immediately remembered interviewing him through a DC visit to Senator Lieberman’s office. Plus, the story of AJ’s vehicle being impounded for not having a parking sticker. (9:17) 

Comedian Vince Berry was out in Milford this morning, visiting the polls to gauge voter interest at the beginning of Election Day. (23:36) 

Chaz and Scot in the Box will be happening next week, and the song that will plays on a continuous 24-hour loop still needs to be decided. The Tribe called to share the songs they think will irritate Chaz the most. (27:11) 

Photo credit: Getty Images 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, November 4th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, November 4th

6:00. Connecticut bus Etiquette. Election Day.

Emily Siero

6:20. The top 10 hottest Presidents – (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island. What is a Free Flexor?

7:00. Election Day 2025. Vince is in Milford. And twp CT high school football teams taunted with AI.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A follow up to the attack of the aggressive monkey story from yesterday.

7:30. Song ideas for the box (203) 882-9757

8:00. Another classic rocker passes. And Election Day in Connecticut. Vince is in Hamden.

8:20. A Shelton man who was scammed for almost a quarter of a million dollars. What happened?

8:30. Call in if you’ve ever been scammed or someone tried to scam you. (203) 882-9757

9:00. This next guy was a scammer of all scammers. Matt Cox

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A teacher accused of showing up to work high.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with General. Knowledge Trivia get in the running to win tickets to see Heart and a car wash from Splash Car Wash – (203) 882-9757

Enter to win: The American Pink Floyd Show

Enter to win: The American Pink Floyd Show

The Milford Performance Center presents The American Pink Floyd Show at The High Plains Auditorium in Orange on Saturday, November 22nd. Tickets are on sale at www.milfordperformancecenter.org

Enter to win a pair of tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. 

Enter to win: Rod Stewart at Mohegan Sun

Enter to win: Rod Stewart at Mohegan Sun

Rod Stewart is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Friday March 13, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 7th at www.ticketmaster.com

Enter to win a pair of tickets!

Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. Tickets are digital so winner must have a smartphone and a valid email address to receive tickets.

Pod Pick: Mick Jagger and David Bowie’s Really Bad Idea

Pod Pick: Mick Jagger and David Bowie’s Really Bad Idea

Chaz and AJ’s “Bad Idea Island” highlights the worst of pop culture, through music, movies, ads or products that completely ruined their chances to succeed. This morning, AJ highlighted one of the all-time worst music videos, “Dancing in the Street” by Mick Jagger and David Bowie.  

Photo credit: Reuters

Monday, November 3: Monkeys on the Loose, Bon Jovi High Note Challenge, Attorney John Kaloidis

Monday, November 3: Monkeys on the Loose, Bon Jovi High Note Challenge, Attorney John Kaloidis

Chaz and AJ started news with the electric call at the end of Game 7 of the World Series. Plus, Johnathan Carbutti was on the phone to talk about a new homeowner in Texas finding a dead body in the house. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, research monkeys escaped in Mississippi following a truck crash, and they are all carrying diseases. (15:07) 

Bon Jovi’s back on the road in 2026, and the Tribe had an opportunity to win tickets if they could hit the high note from Livin’ on a Prayer. (23:17) 

John Kaloidis, attorney for the Waterbury stepmom, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. Some new information was presented in the court proceedings, which Attorney Kaloidis argued his client has a right to access. (36:25) 

NBC CT’s Andrew Rowan is new to the state, and has spent his weekends getting to know Connecticut by visitng pizza and ice cream places. (47:55)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, November 3rd

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, November 3rd

6:00. Hartford is the rattiest.

Vince Berry

6:20. The Top Ten songs that should be deleted from existence. (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island

7:00. The odd thing a new home owner found in his house.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A truck load of aggressive monkeys crashed and all hell broke loose.

7:30. You want Bon Jovi tickets? Call in and hit this high note and you will be in the running to see Bon Jovi at Madison Square Garden

8:00. The Waterbury step mom is back in the news and her attorney is up next.

NBC CT’s Andrew Rowan talks roundabouts

8:20.Who’s the dumb ass- the person who designed the rotary or the people who are confused by it?

8:30. NBC CT’s Andrew Rowan is new to CT. What are his impressions of us and what should he do and experience here? (203) 882-9757

9:00. Good luck to Ashley Baylor!

9:20. A man caught on camera torching Halloween display

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with General knowledge trivia get in the running to win tickets to see Heart and a car wash from Splash Car Wash – (203) 882-9757