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PODCAST – Wednesday, June 30: One Day Until Legalized Marijuana; Local Competitor Joins Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest; Sopranos Prequel Talk

Joe LaChance, the weed guy, was on to talk about a new law that starts tomorrow. It is now illegal to do this with your pet. (0:00)

A local guy is going off to compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Nick Wehry was on to explain the weird (and gross) sounds he heard during last year’s pandemic competition, and admitted that he regrets his life choices the day after a big eating contest. (15:36)

Jeff Warshaw, CEO of Connoisseur Media is back with Chaz for “Taste of Haven.” This time, they stopped at an Ethiopian restaurant, where every single item on the menu was something Chaz has never tried before. (25:09)

Nick the science guy was on the phone to talk about the first known shark attack victim in history. This may have happened some 3,000 years ago, and victim was bitten over 750 times! (32:04)

Movie critic Joe Meyers was on to talk about the Sopranos prequel, and the show seemed split on what to expect based on the trailer. Then, Chaz and AJ shared the movies with the best special effects, and one answer made everybody else laugh. (43:03)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, June 30

6:00. So how HOT is it? Hello?

6:20. Comedian Chuck Nice says Amy Schumer wasn’t so nice.

7:00. It will be illegal to do this with your pet. Weed Guy Joe Lachance

Check out the Marijuana Policy Project.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The idiot who caused a wipe out seen by the world.

7:30. A local guy, Nick Wehry, is going off to compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog eating contest. How close is he to Joey Chestnuts number?

7:40. Can you name one Ethiopian dish? Chaz couldn’t. Jeff the CEO.

8:00. Imagine being the first person eaten by a shark. (Maybe he wasn’t the first but this could be the oldest shark attack on record…) Nick the Science Guy from the CT Science Center

8:20 – 9:00. What do you think the best special effects movie is? Movie Critic Joe Meyers.

@Joesview on Instagram and Twitter

9:00. Joe Biden and Donald Trump check in

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Snake handler says the dumbest thing when he got bit in the face.

9:30. The Offspring has a new album out. And it’s awesome. Dexter and Noodles of The Offspring up next.

PODCAST – Tuesday, June 29: The Heat Wave Continues; AJ Plays Hair Removal Trivia; Comedian Chuck Nice

The heat is here and everyone is upset. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the jobs that really suffer through high temperatures, and how they have learned to cool themselves off. (0:00)

More calls about the jobs that suffer most through a heat wave, including the hell that is the inside of postal delivery vehicle. (16:38)

There has been a few interviews since the building collapse in Miami that have shed some light on possible causes. This former maintenance man says he saw a lot of water, frequently appearing in the underground garage. (24:13)

AJ tried to answer TV trivia questions, since for every wrong answer he had hair removed from his body by way of duct tape. (33:44)

The Discovery Channel has a three hour live event planned tomorrow, to go through all the government information on UFOs. So why is Chaz so angry? (40:52)

Comedian Chuck Nice, the other headliner for the Stand Up for Vets show next month at Little Pub, was on the phone. He shared stories about living up to his last name while on vacation, and shared two stories about sharing the stage with other big name comedians. (54:46)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, June 28

6:00. If you think it’s hot here. Wait.

6:20. Do you have to work in the extreme heat today? Call us at 877-764-2535

7:00. I think we now know what caused the Miami building collapse.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A seven year old causes a full blown rescue from a dressing room in Port Jeff.

7:30. Hair removal trivia. The topics?

Call in a question. Hair removal by duct tape for every wrong answer.

8:00. News.

8:20. True crime author, Gregg Olsen, brings us into a real life hell house.

9:00. The oldest shark attack victim has been found.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. If you knew the snake was going to bite you why would you still try to take an egg?

9:30. Comedian Chuck Nice.

Photos: Chaz and AJ / Haynes Group “Classic Car Show” at Quarry Walk

We had a blast at the Chaz and AJ / Haynes Group “Classic Car Show” at Quarry Walk in Oxford. All the money raised benefited Homes For The Brave! Thanks to everyone that came out to the show!

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PODCAST – Monday, June 28: Stand Up For Vets Announced; From The Best Day Ever To Being Tased In Less Than 3 Minutes; Building Engineer Explains Miami Collapse

Announcing the Chaz and AJ Maritime Chevrolet Stand Up for Vets! Plus, Chaz met 8-year-old Aiden over the weekend, who had a question for AJ.

Dumb Ass News – The best day ever, to being tased in less than 3 minutes.

Jim Quill is a building engineer, and was on with Chaz and AJ to explain some of the possible explanations for the building collapse in Miami. Plus, why he doesn’t believe evacuation of the surrounding buildings is immediately necessary.

Dumb Ass News – A woman had to get a COVID test, and it wound up dislodging a tiddlywink that has been up there for over 35 years.

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, June 28

6:00. Somethings that are still in short supply from the pandemic?

6:20. What are you having a hard time getting? What other shortages are there? Call us at 877-764-2535

7:00. We announce the Chaz and AJ Maritime Chevrolet Stand Up for Vets!

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Our hero goes from the best day ever to being tased by the police all in under 3 minutes.

7:30. Killer Karaoke. They’ll have fun fun fun. But we won’t.

8:00. We’re going to talk to an actual building engineer about what happened in Miami. Jim Quill from the Quill Group in Bridgeport

8:20. Building your best burger for the upcoming 4th of July Holiday. Chef Brian Averna.

PASTRAMI MAPLE BAKED BEANS
Vegetable oil.                  2 T
Sliced onions                  1 cup
Pastrami thin sliced     4 oz
Canned baked beans 1 lg can
Catsup.                              1/4 cup
Mustard                             1 T
Maple syrup.                    1/4 cup

1. Oil in pan on med heat
2. Add onions, stir frequently until lightly browned
3. Add pastrami and cook while stirring 2 minutes
4. Add the beans, catsup, mustard and maple syrup
5. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally

BLEU CHEESE BBQ BURGER
Ground chuck.                    1 lb.
Ground brisket.                  1 lb.
Salt.                                         1/2 tsp
Crumbled Bleu cheese   8 oz
Caramelized onions         2 cups
Kansas City BBQ sauce. To baste

1. Combine ground chuck with ground brisket and salt. Mix well and hold in the fridge
2. Shape a thin patty in the palm of your hand. Top with 1 oz Bleu cheese and a generous spoon of caramelized onions. Top this with a T of BBQ sauce.
3. Shape another thin patty and place atop the onions. Gently press the stuffed burger into shape and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
4. Grill and serve with a butter toasted brioche burger bun

GERMAN POTATO SALAD
Red bliss potatoes.            2 lb.
Finely Minced Onions.      1 cup
Parsley, chopped                 1/2 bunch
Salt.                                           1 tsp
Sugar.                                       2 T
Water.                                       1/4 cup
Olive oil.                                  1/2 cup
White vinegar                       1/4 cup

1. Place red bliss potatoes in a pot of water and simmer for about 30-45 minutes or until lightly tender but not mushy. Cool and slice thin. Place in a large bowl.
2. Mix the minced onions, parsley and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a small pot combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil and remove from heat being sure the granulated sugar is dissolved.
4. Add the onions to the sugar water with the olive oil and white vinegar. Combine well
5. Gently pour the mixture over the sliced potatoes. Mix carefully until the potatoes are fully marinated.
6. Serve at room temperature.

9:00. A girl gets stuck in a dressing room in Long Island. How they got her out is an amazing story. Plus,

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Moddest is hottest? could be the worst song ever recorded

9:30. Southbury Connecticut has a black hole.

PODCAST – Friday, June 25: The Week In Flubbles; Tribe Road Rage Stories; Household Hacks

This week’s Flubble Montage was, once again, heavily AJ-centric. (0:00)

A LOT of traffic was reported on 84 this morning, from an apparent road rage situation that spun out of control. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their road rage stories. (3:36)

Comedian Kate Clancy was in studio, as Chaz and AJ played a news report that sounded very similar to a story from Plymouth, CT last year. 40 cows escaped a slaughter house and trampled through a neighborhood. (8:28)

Chaz and AJ were asked to share “household hacks” as a topic, but they were a little skeptical that it would be helpful. They debated the proper way to replace garbage bags, fold (or not) fitted sheets, and Jennifer called in to claim that Windex on granite countertops is OK (it is NOT.) (21:02)

Boss Keith’s Top 5 was all about the worst things that have happened because the pandemic has ended. “We all have to stop sucking.” (33:42)

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50 Years, 50 Albums 1978: Van Halen ‘Van Halen’

The year was 1978. Disco at its prime and three iconic albums to choose from to be inducted into our Hall of Fame. Rolling Stones Some Girls album coming off a decline in popularity put the boys back on top. The debut of the Cars introducing us, at that time, into the New Wave/Rock Pop era and then there was Van Halen’s debut album, a straight-ahead Rock Album which paved the way for younger rock bands and lead us into the Hair metal era. Although all three albums are PLR favorites, it’s the debut from that band out of Pasadena, California that got most of the votes. Their demo was financed by Gene Simmons in 1977 and helped them get their first record contract along with the touring of the L.A. club scene, especially at the Whiskey a Go Go where the cover art for the album came from. The first single introduced us to the incredible Eddie Van Halen with “Eruption” into “You Really Got Me”, what a song! We never heard this kind of guitar playing before with Eddie’s hammer on technique then going into a classic rock song by the Kinks….brilliant combining New Rock with a classic rock song from the Kinks. The rest is history selling over 10 Million copies by 1996, giving the album Diamond status from the RIAA. We are certainly proud to welcome Van Halen’s debut album into the WPLR Hall of Fame. Thanks for your votes.

Learn more about the album:

Van Halen: the story of the debut album that saved rock

How Van Halen’s Debut Changed Rock History

One minute and 42 seconds of Van Halen’s guitar transformed music

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