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The Agony of De-FEET

AJ LOVES Instagram, almost as much as he loves his feet. In fact, he posted the above photo captioned “S***’s going down in 3, 2, 1” last Sunday for an alleged social media experiment, and it got him into a viral mess. Thank god someone took a screen shot; AJ underestimated how many people would see his post and took the photo down after enduring an hour of comment section chaos.

During the show last Monday, Listener Kyle the Janitor, or in this case nicknamed “The Rat King”, called in to express his disapproval of the photo.

“AJ stole that quiet innocent Sunday morning right away for me from my feet,” Kyle said. “I take a quick little browse on Instagram…” said Kyle, and found what was “by far, the creepiest, most terrifying AJ picture I’ve ever seen.” Kyle blames the photo on AJ’s recent discovery of the smartphone camera timer.

By Tuesday morning, the photo was posted to the Chaz and AJ and WPLR social media pages and went viral among the listener community. Chaz thinks AJ posted the photo for attention, “No one takes a photo in bed and thinks ‘oh the guys are gonna love this’”.

Aj said, “I probably should have done it in the living room instead, looking back, that was a mistake (doing it in bed).” AJ claimed that he was still “half-drunk” from celebrating his “killer act” at the comedy show the night before.

AJ also blocked Kyle from viewing his personal Instagram. “He blocked my Instagram account but the rats never die” Kyle said in a chat message to Phil with copies of AJ’s recent posts attached, “My resources are endless; I am the Rat King.”

Some wonderful comments from the Chaz and AJ FB Post that caught the morning show’s eyes…

The topic stayed off of the show’s radar until Kyle called back on Friday. He’s noticed that AJ had not posted anything about his feet since last Monday.

Kyle also reported that he got locked out of work last Wednesday and was in the cold while listening to the podcast from that week. As he got locked out, AJ was saying in the podcast in reference to Kyle, “We’ve got something for you, we’ll see”.

“Did this guy make an assassination attempt on the Rat King?” Kyle asked. The battle was not over…

Everything came together during the Chaz and AJ Week in Review on Facebook Live after the Friday show. Chaz casually asks AJ if he will post any photos during the weekend, and AJ got defensive again, “they’re never planned, they always just happen, they’re organic”.

This was when the show questioned AJ’s technique for taking the photo. “10 seconds is plenty of time” to press the button and pose, but the show was not convinced and needed a live demonstration.

Kyle commented that he would love to see AJ’s camera roll on his phone in addition to the demonstration selfie, and that’s when AJ snapped. He started throwing F-Bombs around and threatened to leave the room, it got real intense!

The viewers and the show felt bad and tried to reassure him that it was all in good fun and was just a joke, just as AJ was saying all along. And just like that, AJ was back to his normal self, cracking liners and going along with the bit.

“We got all of AJ today; creepy, angry, and funny.” Phil remarks.

AJ claims that he will not post a photo like that again, but we know how that goes…

And as for The Rat King? Kyle comments “I finally did it, I made him snap.”

I guess we can say…long live the Rat King.

Monday, February 4: Big Game Analysis And Naked Karaoke

Game highlights, speeches, drunk Robert Kraft (0:00), Rams player in a dark place (9:51), Gladys Knight’s National Anthem and Halftime show (14:28), Tribe member and Pats fan Kevin Volpe on the phone from the game (31:31), Chaz calls himself out for burning a pizza (42:22), Street Pete’s game drunk audio (51:29), Brian Foley from Fox 61 talks about naked karaoke (1:02:43), and Ian Cunningham with his latest Patriots parody “Champ Grind of Edelman” (1:16:12).

Image: Tribe Member Kevin Volpe

AJ’s Car of the Day: 1955 Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Sedan

Car: Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 Sedan

Year: 1955

What makes it special: The Volkswagen Beetle, officially the Volkswagen Type 1, informally in German the Käfer, meaning “Beetle”, is a two-door, rear-engine economy car, intended for five occupants manufactured and marketed by German automaker Volkswagen, or VW from 1938 until 2003. Although designed in the 1930’s, the Beetle was only produced in significant numbers starting from 1945, when the model was internally designated the Volkswagen Type 1, and marketed simply as the Volkswagen or “People’s Car”. Later models were designated Volkswagen 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302, or 1303, the former three indicating engine displacement, the latter two derived from the type number.

What made it famous: From 1950 to 1959, changes were made throughout the vehicle beginning with the availability of hydraulic brakes and a folding fabric sunroof in 1950. The rear window of the VW Beetle evolved from a divided or “split” oval, to a singular oval. Beetles built during this time were known as a “Zwitter”, or “hybrid”, as they used the split-window bodyshell with oval-model chrome trim, vent windows and dashboard. In 1954, Volkswagen added 2 mm to the cylinder bore, increasing the displacement from 1100 cc to 1200 cc. This coincided with upgrades to various key components including a redesign of the crankshaft. This increased power from 30 hp to 36 hp and improved the engine’s free revving abilities without compromising torque at lower engine speeds. At the same time, compression ratios were progressively raised as, little by little, the octane ratings of available fuel was raised in major markets during the 1950’s and 1960’s. In 1955, the separate brake lights were discontinued and were combined into a new larger taillight housing. The traditional VW semaphore turn signals were replaced by conventional flashing directional indicator lamps for North America.

Why I would want one: They’re fun and have become highly collectible with a huge increase in popularity.

Fun fact: In 1955, Volkswagen United States, later becoming Volkswagen of America, opened its doors in a modest, two-story building in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.

On Today’s Show: Recap

6:00. Chaz and AJ News. Super Bowl highlights.

6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20. Super bowl audio. The National Anthem.

6:30. Thoughts on the Half Time Show.

6:40. Audio of the Victory speeches.

6:50. Who won/lost money? Call in: 877-764-2535.

7:00. Chaz and AJ News.

7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Elderly couple burns down house during sex games.

7:30. Reaction videos of the Super Bowl.

7:40. Rob Kelly’s Instagram reaction montage.

8:00. Chaz and AJ News. Super Bowl and Groundhog Day. We talk to Mayor Moran of Manchester.

8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

8:20 – 8:50. Drunk Super Bowl audio with Street Pete.

9:00. Chaz and AJ News. Fox 61’s Brian Foley calls in.

9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Family argument over monopoly leaves one person injured.

9:30. Boss Keith’s reaction to last night.

9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.

Friday, February 1: Big Game Stuff And The Case Of The Missing Armored Truck

Kyle the Janitor returns to confront AJ (0:00), Big Jim with Big Game coverage from Atlanta (5:13), Dumb Ass News (9:42), WFSB Channel 3’s Scot Haney (14:11), armored truck disappearance (21:36), NFL agent Joe Linta (35:37), Mark from Stratford (44:46), and Boss Keith’s Top Five (50:30).

Image: Landmark / PR Photos

AJ’s “Badass Friday” Car of the Day: 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pak Coupe

Car: Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six-Pak Coupe

Year: 1970

What makes it special: Introduced in fall 1969 for the 1970 model year, Challenger was one of two Chrysler E-Body cars, the other being Plymouth’s slightly smaller Barracuda. Positioned to compete against Mercury’s Cougar and Pontiac’s Firebird in the upper end of the Pony Car market, it was a late response to Ford’s Mustang which debuted in April 1964. Chrysler intended the new Challenger as the most potent pony car ever, and like the less expensive Barracuda, it was available in a staggering number of trim and option levels, and with virtually every engine in Chrysler’s inventory.

What made it famous: A special model only available for the 1970 model year was the Dodge Challenger T/A(Trans Am) racing homologation car. In order to race in the Sports Car Club of America’s Trans American Sedan Championship Trans-Am, Dodge built a street version of its race car just like Plymouth with its ‘Cuda AAR which it called the Dodge Challenger T/A Trans Am. Although the race cars ran a de-stroked version of the 340, street versions took the 340 and added a trio of 2-barrel carburetors atop an aluminum intake manifold, creating the 340 Six Pack. Dodge rated the 340 Six Pack at 290 bhp, only 15 bhp more than the original 340 engine (which also had the same rating as the Camaro Z/28 and Ford Boss 302 Mustang. It breathed air through a suitcase-sized air scoop molded into the pinned down, hinged matte-black fiberglass hood. Low-restriction dual exhaust ran to the stock muffler location, then reversed direction to exit in chrome tipped “megaphone” outlets in front of the rear wheels. Options included a TorqueFlite automatic or pistol-grip Hurst-shifted 4-speed transmission, 3.55:1 or 3.90:1 gears, as well as manual or power steering. Front disc brakes were standard. The special Rallye suspension used heavy duty parts and increased the rate of the rear springs. The T/A was one of the first U.S. muscle car to fit different size tires front and rear: E60x15 Goodyear Polyglas in the front, and G60x15 on the rear axle. The modified chamber elevated the tail enough to clear the rear tires and its side exhaust outlets. Thick dual side stripes, bold ID graphics, a fiberglass ducktail rear spoiler, and a fiberglass front spoiler were also included. The interior was identical to other Challengers.

Why I would want one: Going back to my “go-to” reason is that it’s a variant of the Challenger. Not as many T/A’s as there are R/T’s, so if you want something a little “extra special,” this is one way to go.

Fun fact: The “Western Sport Special” was a version available only to west coast dealers. It came with a rear-exit exhaust system and Western Sport Special identification on the rear decklid. Some examples came with a vacuum-operated trunk release. Another late production version was the low-priced “Deputy”, stripped of some of the base car’s trim and with fixed rear side glass.

On Today’s Show: Super Bowl Foods You Should Eat, Dave Reilly Is Back, Boss Keith Top 5

6:00. Chaz and AJ News. CT DMV worker could get 60 thousand dollar bonus.

6:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars.

6:20. Kyle Long Island aka the King of Instagram Rats calls in with a message.

6:30 – 6:50. Who had it the worst yesterday in the cold? Everyone on gets in the running for Adam Corolla Tickets. 877-764-2535

7:00. Chaz and AJ News. Strange but true. One of AJ’s insane rants turns out to be correct. Plus Dave Reilly joins us again in studio.

7:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars. Big Jim Murray is in Atlanta covering the Patriots.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Elderly mugging victim has words for her attacker.

7:30. Scott Haney with the Channel 3 WFSB News.

8:00. Chaz and AJ News. CT DMV worker could get $60,000 bonus.

8:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars. NFL agent Joe Linta calls in.

8:20 – 8:50. Call in the best Super Bowl Foods. 877-764-2535.

9:00. Chaz and AJ News. Big Jim Murray from Atlanta covering the Pats.

9:13. Chaz and AJ Sports Buzzer powered by Road Ready Used Cars. Big Jim Murray is in Atlanta covering the Patriots.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Boss Keith Top 5.

9:50. Call in with your 4-second final thought.

THE RAGS TO RICHES STORY OF JIMMY KOPLIK

Jimmy Koplik has become a Connecticut concert booking legend but it wasn’t always that way. Koplik was on Chaz and AJ this morning telling the story of how in the late seventies he was losing “hundreds of thousands of dollars on shows”

Everything went downhill when a concert at Colt Park got cancelled because of the Grateful Dead riot. Colt Park Hartford, in the summer of 1976, was they destination to see bands. Sadly on August 2^nd of that year, biker gangs and the local police clashed and all of a sudden that was it for the venue.

Koplik started losing money fast because he booking smaller venues but still paying big price for acts. Fewer seats equal fewer tickets. He became broke to the point where he was losing “50 to 100 grand a night”; it lasted two years.

His revenue became so scarce that when he looked back at his taxes from 1977-1978, he said he “didn’t pay any social security because they didn’t take any salaries because [Koplik] had no money.”

He resorted to credit cards. Tons and tons of credit cards. “I had piles of credit cards…I would take money off the credit cards, you know, cash advances.” Between him, Shelly Finkle, and their wives, they had over 150 credit cards to shuffle through to get by.

“I would run to the bank…say ‘I need 2,000 dollars off this credit card’; they’d give me 2,000 dollars. I’d go back to the Coliseum and then give the band 2,000 dollars.”

Luckily for Jimmy the concert business turned around and he was able to find his footing and reach enormous success throughout the 80s’ right up until today, but for a brief moment in time there might not have been a legend after all.

Photo: (Left to right) Chaz, Jimmy Koplik, and Mike Lapitino at the Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet/Lexus Toy Drive, Dec. 7th, 2018

Wiggy’s Books: Eric Idle’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”

This is a sorta-great book!
Wiggy reviews Comedian Eric Idle’s ‘sortabiography’, “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life”.
Go behind the scenes and discover the antics the British comedians behind Monty Python went though to create a whole new genre of comedy.
What’s your favorite Monty Python quote?

Phil’s Pigskin Podcast – Super Bowl Predictions

Can the Rams stop Tom Brady and Patriots? Fathead was in with Phil to talk about the Rams defensive coaching strategy throughout the playoffs, and how getting to Tom Brady should be their top priority. Phil thinks stopping the Patriots rushing attack is more important, and they both agree the future for the Kansas City Chiefs is incredibly bright.