PODCAST – Thursday, February 7: Wal-Mart Woman Gets Tased; Giant Spiders Are Coming; The Tribe Tries To Hit The High Note

PODCAST – Thursday, February 7: Wal-Mart Woman Gets Tased; Giant Spiders Are Coming; The Tribe Tries To Hit The High Note

Serge was on the phone from Ukraine, with some updates on how things are going in the capital city, Kyiv. (0:00) 

Dumb Ass News – A woman was tased for refusing, multiple times, to drop a knife in a Florida Wal-Mart. (14:38) 

Giant, parachuting spiders are coming. Nick the science guy was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Joro spider, which is a very large and colorful spider that we’re all going to have to learn with. (24:19) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about even more concerts coming to the state and his excitement for the Doobie Brothers. (32:25) The Tribe all did their best to hit a Michael McDonald high note, for a chance to win $100 to Big Y in the “Chaz and AJ Great Grocery Giveaway.” (36:33)

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The Local Bands Show 04/10/22

The Local Bands Show 04/10/22

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 that will be featured this Sunday….

  • Hi Fi Automatic – Believe
  • The Tines – Rough Jazz
  • Hollywood All Stars – Field of Grace
  • Calvin DeCutlass – My Favorite Place
  • BEPW/MK – Ballad of West Beach
  • Peasant – Sam Sheriff
  • Robert Monster – Big Bad Now
  • Poe / Lock – Monsters in Montreal

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, April 7

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, April 7

6:00. There is a fundraiser at Riverwalk Social in Derby for a German Shepherd that was shot by his owners. If you’re able, please consider donating to his GoFundMe Page.
6:20. Another police pursuit. This time with an Uber guy. Call in any weird or nutty customers or service people. 877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for Journey tickets! They’re coming to the XL Center in Hartford on May 11. 
7:00. How bad are the conditions now in Kyiv, Ukraine? We will check in with Serge, currently in the Ukraine.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. How rich is the inventor of the Keurig coffee maker?
7:30. Call in how you almost got rich. 877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for Journey tickets!
8:00. Are giant parachuting spider coming our way? “Nick the Science Guy” from the CT Science Center.
8:20. Concert God Jimmy Koplik.
8:40. This day in “Koplik Concert History.” 
9:00. Who wants to be an office manager? Angela in studio. 
9:20. Dumb Ass News. 
9:30. The Chaz and AJ Biller Associates Public Insurance Adjusters Great Grocery Giveaway! You can win $100 to Big Y!

PODCAST – Wednesday, February 6: Ken Burns Talks About Benjamin Franklin; Debating 2009’s Movies; A Hot Air Balloon Makes Dumb Ass News

PODCAST – Wednesday, February 6: Ken Burns Talks About Benjamin Franklin; Debating 2009’s Movies; A Hot Air Balloon Makes Dumb Ass News

Ken Burns was on to talk about his latest, big production documentary “Benjamin Franklin.” He admits that he learned way more about the man than he expected to during the process, and only realized how truly remarkable he was to the founding of the United States when the project was completed. (0:00) 

Movie critic Joe Meyers was on to talk about the movies of 2009. Was it a good year, or bad year for movies? (15:34) 

The most expensive house in Connecticut is for sale, so Chaz and AJ turned to Jonathan Carbutti for some clarity on the high asking price. AJ, meanwhile, was in his glory imagining himself living in the home. (24:48) 

Dumb Ass News – Once again, a terrifying scene involving a hot-air balloon. Chaz has been saying for years that he’ll never, ever go for a ride, and examples like this only help reinforce his decision. (41:26)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 6

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 6

6:00. Tiger Woods is getting back into the game!
6:20. The accident you walked away from… 877-764-2535! Everyone on gets in the running for Journey tickets coming to the XL center in Hartford on May 11. 
7:00. Are giant spiders coming our way?
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Guy pleasures himself on a flight. Executive Director of Public Safety and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart University Gary McNamara on the phone.
7:30. You’ll learn more about one of the most fascinating people on the planet in 5 minutes than you have learned your entire life. Famous filmmaker Ken Burns talking about inventor and politician Benjamin Franklin!
8:00. A woman who wrote a book called “How to murder your husband” on trial for… guess what? Attorney Norm Pattis on the phone.
8:20. Movie Critic Joe Meyers. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter…@joesview.
9:00. The most expensive house on the market in Connecticut right now. Real Estate Agent Johnathan Carbutti on the phone.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Granny sets rules for her funeral. 
9:30. Who wants a hundred dollars in Big Y groceries? Who knows their music? The Chaz and AJ Biller Associates Public Insurance Adjusters Great Grocery Giveaway.

PODCAST – Tuesday, April 5: The Gun Drummer; Waterbury Police Chief Talks About That Recent Car Chase; Topher Grace Calls In

PODCAST – Tuesday, April 5: The Gun Drummer; Waterbury Police Chief Talks About That Recent Car Chase; Topher Grace Calls In

Chaz was teasing his wife, Jennifer for being a tailgating driver. She called to defend herself, and shared a recent story about road rage. The Tribe called in some of their road rage incidents, including Danielle from East Haven who was clearly still embarrassed by her involvement. (0:00) 

Nate “The Gun Drummer” has cornered the internet market on drumming with guns. He was on to explain how he found his talent, and how the response online has surprised him and surpassed his expectations. (7:14) 

Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo was on to talk about the recent car chase, that sent multiple officers to the hospital. Some bodycam footage of the suspect’s initial escape, ramming into an officer’s vehicle, was released and showed how violent and dangerous the chase was. (18:26) 

Jimmy Rap was back with karaoke audio. Chaz and AJ are working on a title for the segment, but love the enthusiasm by karaoke singers, regardless of their talent level. (32:12) 

Topher Grace from “That 70’s Show” was on to talk about his latest show, “Home Economics.” He still loves Connecticut, where he grew up, and had some great stories about shooting a movie here with Robert DeNiro. (38:49)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, April 5

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, April 5

6:00. A Connecticut house that makes the nicest place in Greenwich look like a dump. 
6:20. Montage of “Beat the sound out of AJ” from yesterday
6:30. Your road rage story could win you Journey tickets! They are at the XL center May 11th. Call in your story at 877-764-2535
7:00. A guy in Connecticut wakes up face to face with a bear.  
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Granny posts rules for her funeral. 
7:30. “The Gun Drummer,” Nate Wilkinson
8:00. One woman sent 7 Waterbury police to the hospital. Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo
8:20. It’s Connecticut karaoke…the bad and the best. Jimmy Rap on the phone.
9:00. Topher Grace from that 70’s show. Season 2 of his hit ABC sitcom Home Economics.” Currently airing Wednesdays at 9:30pm. Can stream episodes on abc.com and on Hulu. 9:20. Dumb Ass News. 
9:30. The Chaz and AJ Biller Associates Public Insurance Adjusters Great Grocery Giveaway!

PODCAST – Monday, April 4: AJ Takes The Harmonica Pain Test; Jamie McDonald Talks About Helping Ukrainian Refugees; Jason Bonham Calls In

PODCAST – Monday, April 4: AJ Takes The Harmonica Pain Test; Jamie McDonald Talks About Helping Ukrainian Refugees; Jason Bonham Calls In

AJ found a challenge on TikTok he wanted to try, which included a harmonica and lots of pain. He volunteered for this! (0:00) 

Jamie McDonald of Bear’s Smokehouse was in studio with Chaz and AJ, to recap his time helping Ukrainian refugees on the border of Poland. He was there with World Central Kitchen to help feed those in need, and fleeing for safety. (11:19) 

After the USS Nimitz was mentioned while Jamie was in studio, Eric called in to talk about his time serving on the flight deck on the Nimitz during the Cold War. (19:15) 

Jason Bonham called in this morning, to talk about coming to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in June with Sammy Hagar and The Circle, and remembering his good friend Taylor Hawkins. (29:48)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, April 4

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, April 4

6:00. Danbury students sick on eatables 
6:20. You chance to win Journey tickets! Call in and everyone on gets in the running for Journey tickets! 877-764-2535
7:00. What the hell happened in West Haven. Hello? Mayor Nancy Rossi calls in to the show.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Peanut butter recall because it’s not crunchy enough. 
7:30. Let’s beat some sounds out of AJ
8:00. 5 things you can do to be happier! Yale Psychology Professor Laurie Santos
8:20. Jamie McDonald in studio with Chaz and AJ! He is the founder of Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ. He recently got back from the Ukraine. 
9:00. Betty White’s house is on the market.
9:20. Dumb Ass News. Lady robs mail truck, takes off on tricycle. 
9:30. Jason Bonham, legendary drummer and son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham. You can by tickets to his “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening” at the Oakdale …HERE!

Photos: Kashmir at College Street Music Hall

Photos: Kashmir at College Street Music Hall

We had a great time rockin’ out with Kashmir: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Show at College Street Music Hall in New Haven. Mike Lapitino was there hanging out at the show!

Check out our photos