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PODCAST – Thursday, December 2: Substitute Teacher Stories; Porch Pirates; Jimmy Koplik

During news, Chaz and AJ were reading about yet another shortage affecting the country, substitute teachers. Not only were they shocked to see the average pay a substitute teacher makes, but then the Tribe started calling in their first-hand accounts of what it’s like to lead a classroom. (0:00)

Hartford ranks among the top 10 cities in the country, where package theft is most active. Chaz and AJ contemplated some methods of defense against “porch pirates,” and the Tribe called in some real-world products that seem to be effective. (13:37)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on talking about the Toy Drive, and the generous package he’s offered as an auction item at the Toyota Oakdale Theater. Plus, his thoughts on the Beatles docuseries on Disney+. (32:45)

A terrible, horrific accident killed a popular performer from the X-Factor. While reading the tragic details, AJ fantasized about a world more like the cartoons he grew up with. (52:08)

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The Local Bands Show 12/5/21

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

Send your original music to thelocalbandsshow@gmail.com or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

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

Christine Ohlman – Rock and Roll Santa Clause
Aztec Two-Step – So Easy
Brother Beauty – Cigarettes and City Lights
Joe Flood – What’s Left
Green Light – Seen
Lys Guillorn – Nothing To It
Johnny Mainstream – Radio Violence
The Right-Offs – Every Punk Has A Soul
The Hulls – Workers’ Song

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, December 2

6:00. The first case of the Omicron variant has been reported in the US.
6:20. What songs should John Cafferty play at the Toy Drive? And how he met his wife in Connecticut.
7:00. Which Connecticut city is on the list of top 10 worst cities for Porch Pirates in the US?
7:20. Dumb ass news. Wedding guests keep eating during fire at reception hall.
7:30. Attorney General Tong tells us what he would erase from TikTok.
8:00. Answer these few questions to find out if you or someone you know is a psychopath.
8:20. What kind of cool stuff will Jimmy Koplik hand over for the toy drive auction!
8:40. On this day in Connecticut concert history.
9:00. News.
9:20. Dumb ass news.
9:30. Eliot Tatelman, President of Jordan’s Furniture.

PODCAST – Wednesday, December 1: Bad Decisions; A Deal At Pepe’s To Help The Toy Drive

Your poor decisions. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the worst choices they’ve made in their lives, but kicked things off by each sharing some bad decisions they’ve all made. (0:00)

Before movie critic Joe Meyers could share his Top 5 comedic Christmas movies, Chaz and AJ took a call from another Joe who wanted to comment on the previous guest’s story about being cheated on. Then, Ashley’s catty comment off the air completely disrupted the segment. (18:44)

Jennifer Bimonte-Kelly of Pepe’s Pizza came in studio with Chaz and AJ to unveil a new deal which will help benefit the Toy Drive, where if you bring a toy to a Pepe’s location to donate, you will receive a $5 gift certificate in exchange. (24:29)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, December 1

6:00. What is going on at Connecticut high schools? Is it worse than what’s being reported.
6:20. Kanye did it now it’s your turn…
6:30. Call in and own up to a mistake you made in the past. Everyone on gets in the running for Brian Regan tickets! 877-764-2535
7:00. Vince Neil back on stage after falling off one and breaking his ribs. How does he sound?
7:20. Dumb ass news. Man finds out the hard way that it wasn’t a plastic crocodile
7:30. We have a girl using her porn name coming on to tell us a wild story about cheating. Amber Lexington is a mom who has heard it all.
8:00. We have a simple way for you to determine if you or someone you know is a psychopath.
8:20. Top five Christmas Comedies with Movie Critic Joe Meyers. @joesview on Instagram and Twitter
8:40. Beatles Get Back and other things steaming.
9:00. We figured out a way you can enjoy the worlds famous Pepe‘s Pizza and help the toy drive at the same time.
9:20. Dumb ass news. Bullets in a toaster start a fire-who knew?
9:30. Which songs should John Cafferty play at the toy drive?

PODCAST – Tuesday, November 30: MMA Champ Sergio Pettis; Ansonia Vs. Naugatuck Mayors

AJ made a joke about “omicron” which fell flat, but had Chaz in hysterics for a different reason. (0:00)

Sergio Pettis is fighting on the main card Friday for Bellator 272, against Kyoji Horiguchi. He was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the fight, his nerves, how he proposed to his fiancé a few months ago, and why he wouldn’t wear matching shirts in Disney. (9:14)

Ansonia and Naugatuck mayors, Cassetti and Hess addressed the surprising outcome of the rivalry football game. Plus, they agreed to show up a the Toy Drive and do a performance together. (23:38)

Angelo talks about the difficulty he’s had recently collecting toys for the Toy Drive, despite having trailers full of donations for past events. (30:04)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, November 30

6:00. So how exactly do you pronounce the name of the new Covid variant?
6:20. The worst excuse for calling out….All of your socks are dirty?
7:00. Vince Neil‘s first show back since he fell off stage. How did he sound? We have audio. Also, audio of Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora‘s vocals isolated.
7:20. Dumb ass news. What did a Florida man do when he got tired of waiting for a machine at the gym?
7:30. Is AJ physically fit enough for his hernia surgery? Dr Rao on phone.
7:40. Is it possible to be back to work in two days after the surgery? Did anyone else have this type of surgery?
8:00. Would Bellator MMA Fighter Sergio Pettis wear a “Googly Bear” shirt? He is fighting at Mohegan Sun on Friday!
8:20. Kanye did it… now it’s your turn.
8:30. Call in (877-764-2535) and own up to a mistake. Everyone on gets in the running for Brian Regan tickets!
9:00. The Thanksgiving event that left two towns stunned. One good, one not so good. Ansonia Mayor Cassetti and Naugatuck Mayor Hess on phone.
9:20. Dumb ass news.
9:30. Angelo the Elf

PODCAST – Monday, November 29: Ashley’s Vacation; How You Found Out Your Partner Was Cheating; The Largest Mouth In The World

Chaz and AJ returned from a few extra days ready to get back to work, but Ashley seems to have lost her voice. She explained her torrid trip through Disney World, while everyone mostly just felt bad for her fiance and brother-in-law. (0:00)

How did you know that your partner was cheating? The Tribe had some real terrible stories, though one caller found the whole thing to be great inspiration for a stand-up special. (19:48)

Samantha Ramsdell is the World Record holder for the largest mouth in world, and was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning. Turns out she is also an incredible singer, and even did a demonstration of how much pie she can fit in. (35:44)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, November 29

6:00. A new Covid strain has places closing and some travel bans in place. AJ’s new parody.
6:20. Ashley just got back from Disney! Are you traveling for the holidays? 877-764-2535
7:00. How your Christmas lights can cost you $11,000 in fines.
7:20. Dumb ass news. The sound of a police escape fail.
7:30. Wife saw the birthmark on her friends baby and she knew immediately that her husband was the father.
7:40. How you found out they were cheating. Everyone on gets in the running for Brian Regan tickets. 877-764-2535
8:00. The top cyber Monday deals that we are excited about. Steve Greenberg the Gadget Guy. Check out his YouTube “WHAT THE HECK IS THAT?!” Game Show!
8:20. Sam Ramsdell, the girl with the largest mouth in the world is in studio with Chaz and AJ! What can we stick in there?
9:00. The youngest rider on the US pro half pipe team, Joey Okesson
9:20. Dumb ass news. A TikTok Doctor talks about mole removal
9:30. Dave from Riverview Bistro Restaurant in Stratford.

Photos: Town of East Haven Tree Lighting

Getting in the holiday spirit at the annual East Haven Tree Lighting at East Haven Town Green. Thanks Mayor Joseph Carfora for inviting us!