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Wednesday, September 17: Fireworks on a Birthday Cake, Fired for Social Media, A Viral King of Internet History

Wednesday, September 17: Fireworks on a Birthday Cake, Fired for Social Media, A Viral King of Internet History

In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of what sounded like a happy birthday celebration, until the cake candles turned out to be fireworks. Plus, a woman in Florida was arrested for driving the wrong way on the highway. (0:00) 

Social media will get you in trouble on job interviews. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories with Anthony Avallone from Reitman Personnel. (7:26) 

P.J. Harrington was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about his career as a salvage diver. His “honey hole” is Candlewood Lake, which gets pretty murky, pretty fast. (16:11) 

Antoine Dodson was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about his viral fame on the internet. The moment began when he was interviewed by the local news, with his comments instantly becoming the stuff of internet legend.  (38:48)

Photo courtesy: Antoine Dodson 

Benhaven Walk for Autism

Benhaven Walk for Autism

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, September 17th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, September 17th

6:00. Brian Blackmore in studio

6:20. The Top Ten Things Connecticut is known for. (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island. A hairstyle from the past that still haunts some of us today.

7:00. The 1000 pound pumpkin that will kill a minivan at the Durham Fair this Friday.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A family mistakes fireworks for birthday candles.

7:30. The social media posts that have gotten people fired. Anthony Avallone.

7:40. Social media posts that got you in trouble. (203) 882-9757

8:00. When will you die? The founder of the Death Clock app up next.

8:20. The odd things this guy has discovered while diving the waters of CT and beyond: PJ Harrington

8:30. What was his toughest recovery dive of the season?

8:40. Pooping underwater

9:00. It’s Connecticut day at the Big E and there’s a Big time CT debut there this year.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. The Kings of viral city week continues with Antione Dodson. (Audio and Antione on phone)

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to see Alice Cooper and Judas Priest plus a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Danie Wright Will Fight For Her Dog

Pod Pick: Danie Wright Will Fight For Her Dog

Chaz and AJ spoke with Florida resident Danie Wright this morning, who went viral for punching an alligator that tried to eat her dog, Dax. Danie and Dax were able to get away, but only after Danie put a Brockton beat-down on the gator. 

Photo credit: Danie Wright 

Tuesday, September 16: Florida Drive Thru Dumbass, Lookin’ at Luciana, 50 Years of Iron Maiden

Tuesday, September 16: Florida Drive Thru Dumbass, Lookin’ at Luciana, 50 Years of Iron Maiden

In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ played the raw footage of a woman holding up a drive thru line for a baconator, but she was at the wrong restaurant. (0:00) 

Another episode of “What’s your freak?” with Halestorm fans. Chaz and AJ got to more audio from Ruth’s trip to the Halestorm show this weekend, with Luciana who enjoys being watched. (5:40) 

Sports guy Dan Booth was in studio from Channel 3, and Chaz and AJ tried to convince him that celebrities should not be singing during the 7th inning stretch. (11:49) 

Author Daniel Bukzspan was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about 50 years of Iron Maiden, and Bruce Dickinson’s recent rendition of the National Anthem at an NFL game. Plus, a little tribute to some of the best movie moments of Robert Redford’s career. (22:23)

In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ are recognizing the “kings of viral city,” the most recognizable quotes from viral clips in the earlier days of the internet. (36:52) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, September 16th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, September 16th

6:00. Thievery in Connecticut.

Emily Siero

6:20. The Top Ten Fair Foods with Emma -(203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island: Any toy that exposes kids to an intoxicant sounds like a bad idea.

7:00. The lady who beat up an alligator to save her dog is up next: Danie Wright. And, a map shows the most searched music genres in each state. What type of music does Connecticut like most?

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The last thing you want to hear when you’re a service or delivery person.

7:30. The Freaky thing Luciana from Long Island is in too.

7:40. A shout out from Furries.

8:00. The odd thing found in a used car in North Haven.

Dan Booth of WFSB is here

8:30. What’s the oddest thing in your car right now? (203) 882-9757

9:00. The author of Iron Maiden at 50

9:20. Dumb Ass News. The Kings of viral city: Today: Nah and I said Nah!

9:30. Stump the chumps. Get in the running to see Alice Cooper and Judas Priest plus a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Fall Movies to See (or Skip)

Pod Pick: Fall Movies to See (or Skip)

Chaz and AJ invited Mike and Mike (of the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast) in studio to talk about the movies to be excited about for the fall. Mike and Mike tried their best to pitch some interesting and weird movies to get them into a theater, and admitted that the Oscar’s best picture might have already been selected. 

Monday, September 15: Shot with a Flare Gun, Freak Like Me Stories, NASCAR’s Ryan Preece

Monday, September 15: Shot with a Flare Gun, Freak Like Me Stories, NASCAR’s Ryan Preece

In Dumb Ass News, a Long Island retirement community has drawn national attention after a woman shot a man in the face with a flare gun. (0:00)

Ruth was out at the Hartford HealthCare Amp for Halestorm’s show last night, and asked Tribe members at the concert to share their “freak.” Chaz and AJ were not prepared for how honest some these stories were. (7:04) 

NASCAR’S Ryan Preece was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about racing with a new number, and his event at Foxwoods and their go-kart track on Wednesday. (23:11)

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