PODCAST – Friday, June 2: Competitive Parents; Dumb Ass News; Advice For Grads

PODCAST – Friday, June 2: Competitive Parents; Dumb Ass News; Advice For Grads

Comedian Emily Siero was in with Chaz and AJ, and comedian Pat Oates was on as a “self-serving weirdo parent.” Apparently, for parents of students in Newington there is a competitive tradition of hanging signs for their graduating children. WFSB even covered the story, which includes tailgating mothers and “rules” to follow to hang your sign. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – A village-owned swan was killed and eaten by three guys in upstate New York, who claimed to think it was a duck. No one believed them, but the conversation turned to a strange topic about celebrities, and who would taste better. (14:00)

Advice to the graduates! Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe for the advice they wished they had before going to college, and shared some examples of failure as a “what not to do.” (19:56)

Dani Barker is a screenwriter, who has a new horror movie coming out, “Follow Her.” Dani admitted that most of the on screen violence was based on her experience for a hidden camera show, responding to strange Craigslist requests like standing on someone’s face. (28:29)

Boss Keith is celebrating a “fake” birthday this weekend, and only wanted to complain about things during his Top 5 list about the summer concert season. (37:11)

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PODCAST – Thursday, June 1: Attorney General William Tong On Kia/Hyundai Thefts; Jimmy Koplik; Stump The Chumps – Superman Trivia

PODCAST – Thursday, June 1: Attorney General William Tong On Kia/Hyundai Thefts; Jimmy Koplik; Stump The Chumps – Superman Trivia

Attorney General William Tong was on with Chaz and AJ to make an announcement about Kia/Hyundai thefts. AG Tong has been working with other Attorneys General from around the country to crack down on the “easy” thefts of their vehicles. Tribe member Austin called in with some first-hand information about that process and how frustrating it has been for him as a Kia driver. (0:00)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik answered question about concerts coming to the state of Connecticut, some that are already in the works for 2024! Chaz and AJ also shared a disappointing update to last week’s story of the New Haven Paul McCartney concert that never happened. (15:38)

For Stump the Chumps, Chaz and AJ invited Mitch Hallock, “The King of the Nerds” to help with Superman trivia. The character is celebrating a big anniversary this year, but the conversation on the air got heated almost immediately when two nerds went head-to-head on Superman details. (32:45)

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The Local Bands Show 06/04/23

The Local Bands Show 06/04/23

Join Rick Allison and Frank Critelli every Sunday at 10pm for “The Local Bands Show” on 99.1 PLR!

Send your original music to [email protected] or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday….

  • The Reducers – Fist Fight on the Beach
  • Jeff Burnham and The Insiders – The Pines
  • Llama Tsunami – Something Clever
  • Christine Ohlman – Strip
  • Julai and The Serotones – Green Light

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, June 1st

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, June 1st

6:00. The geniuses in Washington have reached a deal on the debt ceiling..

6:20. The Top 10 reasons Americans go into debt with Officer Joe. (203) 882-9757

6:40. What’s new with Ayesheh? She’s playing Friday, June 16 with Emma Willmann at Heritage Hotel, in Southbury. Tickets.

7:00. How much jail time does a politician get for stealing a million dollars from West Haven?

7:20. Dumb Ass News: An 85-year-old-man steals two packs of condoms.

7:30. A guy sitting next to Kate Winslet on an airplane makes it very awkward. (Audio)

7:40. Your awkward celebrity encounter. (203) 882-9757

8:00. If you have an issue with a company that you can’t resolve, we got a guy. He happens to be the Attorney General.

8:20. Jimmy Koplik.

8:30. Call in your concert questions for Jimmy (203) 882-9757.

8:40. This day in Koplik Concert History.

9:00. He placed 3rd in the most famous race on the planet and he’s from Woodbury Connecticut: Santino Ferrucci.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A sports caster makes an amazing Flubble.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Superman Trivia. Metallica tickets at MetLife stadium August 6.
Mitch Hallock is our expert.

PODCAST – Wednesday, May 31: Tribe Prison Tips; Building Cases For Rock Stars; Surviving A Crocodile Attack

PODCAST – Wednesday, May 31: Tribe Prison Tips; Building Cases For Rock Stars; Surviving A Crocodile Attack

What is it like to be in prison? Chaz and AJ welcomed comedian Orlando Jones in studio, as the Tribe called to share some tips for how to survive a prison sentence. (0:00)

Joe Calzone, Founder of the Calzone Case Company has set the industry standard for rock stars when it comes to road gear. Chaz and AJ asked about the humble beginnings of his business, building a case for a timpani drum, to the more elaborate requests he’s had from rock bands like ZZ Top, Metallica and a bizarre custom order by Bob Marley. (17:15)

An Australian man survived a crocodile attack, escaping with his life after it chomped on his head. Plus, the intense mating sounds of a male alligator. (32:42)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, May 31

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, May 31

6:00. A famous murder suspect suffers a prison beating.

6:20. The Top Ten Metallica songs with Andre. (203) 882-9757

6:40. The Connecticut YouTuber with the 106 year old tell-it-like-it-is grandmother.

7:00. Waterbury Police search for ways to stop street takeovers.
Comedian Orlando Jones in studio. See him this weekend at New York Comedy Club in Stamford.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Husband smashes beauty pageant winners crown after wife comes in second.

7:30. The guy who made road cases for ZZ Top’s motorcycles, Joe Calzone in studio.

7:40. The oddest request from an artist to Calzone Cases came from Bob Marley.

8:00. The celebrity rumored to have paid ten thousand dollars to lick someone’s feet.

9:00. Australian man, pries croc’s jaws from his head.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A sports announcers amazing on air Flubble.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Metallica trivia. Everyone who stumps us gets in the running to see Metallica at MetLife Stadium August 6. (203) 882-9757

PODCAST – Tuesday, May 30: CT State Police Memorial Day Weekend; Heat/Celtics Recap; Encounters With Idiots

PODCAST – Tuesday, May 30: CT State Police Memorial Day Weekend; Heat/Celtics Recap; Encounters With Idiots

Sgt. Christine Jeltema from the Connecticut State Police was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the citation numbers from the long weekend. Thankfully, it seems there is also a plan in place for the street takeovers that have concerned citizens of smalls towns in the state. (0:00)

Sports guy Jason Page was on to talk about the Celtics blowing their shot at the NBA Finals last night in a Game 7 loss at home. He thinks the coach is to blame, and has some tips on why you want to bet on the Heat to win it all. (14:56)

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories of encounters with idiots, which included a person who nearly killed themselves due to the sheer volume of Bugles they ate. (24:23)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, May 30

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, May 30

6:00. Sports guy Jason Page reacts to last nights game.

6:20. The Top ten athlete cameos in TV or film with Michael Killen. (203) 882-9757

7:00. The Memorial Day weekend numbers from the CT State Police. Along with a new tactic that seems to be working against street takeovers. Sergeant Christine Jeltema on the phone.

(Pat Oates in the studio- catch him June 10th at the Elbow Room in West Hartford.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Straight out of Connecticut: A burglar crawled on floor of Dollar General to avoid activating alarm.

7:30. The summer movie season is here! Let’s talk about the top five biggest summer blockbusters of the last ten years with Joe Meyers, the movie guy.

8:00. Sports guy Jason Page reacts to last night’s game.

8:20. A guy plays “Bird is the Word” for 14 hours to get back at his neighbors. Hero or zero?

8:30. Encounters with idiots. (203) 882-9757

9:00. A Connecticut guy has a rockstar grandma who happens to be 106 years old. We’ll talk to Alex Traynor.

9:20. Dumb ass news. A sports announcer’s slip off the tongue.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Austin Powers trivia. Tickets to see Metallica at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (August 6th show). (203) 882-9757

PODCAST – Friday, May 26: Dumb Things That Brought You To The ER; Hummel Hot Dogs; Boss Keith’s Top 5 Things We Should Do This Summer

PODCAST – Friday, May 26: Dumb Things That Brought You To The ER; Hummel Hot Dogs; Boss Keith’s Top 5 Things We Should Do This Summer

Dr. Ron Clark is an emergency room surgeon, and shared some of the dumb things he’s seen that brought people into the ER. The Tribe called in shortly after to share their first-hand stories of hospital visits caused by stupidity. 

Is it National Hot Dog Day? Even if not officially, Chaz and AJ invited Eric Hummel, of Hummel Bros. Inc. in studio this morning to share his favorite ways to prepare all-beef hot dogs. 

Boss Keith’s Top 5 list this week was all positive, since it is his favorite time of the year. Here are the top 5 things we ALL should do this summer. 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, May 26

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, May 26

6:00. A Connecticut woman loses her leg to a shark bite.

6:20. The top 10 things you should bring to a Memorial Day picnic with AJ. (203) 882-9757

7:00. What Memorial Day means to a veteran. We’ll speak with retired Marine Major Jason Quinn. Please visit Shepherd’s Men to learn more about supporting our veteran heroes.
Comedian Rodney Norman in studio.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The Final Tank a Day in May. Name the dumb ass and win the gas.
(203) 882-9757

7:30. Scot Haney meets Rodney.

8:00. A Connecticut woman loses her leg in a shark attack. We’ll speak with shark expert Jon Dodd, Executive Director of the Atlantic Shark Institute and Dr. Ron Clark.

9:00. It’s National Hotdog day. The do’s and don’ts of hotdog grilling. Eric Hummel in studio.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. This weeks least favorite moments. The Flubble montage.

9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5 things you should do this Summer.