Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, September 12th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, September 12th

6:00. Reversing on Rt. 8

6:20. The Top Ten Hated TV characters. AJ – (203) 882-9757

6:40. What are spongmonkeys and why are they getting shipped off to Bad Idea Island?

7:00. Lzzy Hale of Halestorm shares her backstage and onstage experiences at the Farewell to Ozzy show.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. VHSdate week continues. She’s equal parts lady and super freak.

Jimmy Cash in studio.

7:30. Four hikers on shrooms, one with a “debilitating high” had to be rescued from a trail. Call in your tripping story. Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to Adam Sandler. (203) 882-9757

8:00. The tickling teacher of West Hartford.

8:20. The school memory you wish you could erase. Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. (203) 882-9757

9:00. Sebastian Maniscalco has a problem with AJ‘s footwear. He’s up next.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A couple files for divorce over a baby‘s name.

9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5 thoughts for his new underlings.

The Local Bands Show 09.14.25

The Local Bands Show 09.14.25

Join Rick Allison, Frank Critelli and Dennis Lamar 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

This Sunday is The Local Bands Show! Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday…

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge & 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

Thursday, September 11: Remembering 24 Years Ago

Thursday, September 11: Remembering 24 Years Ago

Chaz and AJ asked former Stamford Fire Chief, Tom G, to handle this morning’s Top 10. He counts down the things that movies always get wrong about firefighters. (0:00) 

24 years ago, Dave Russell was at home, enjoying an off-day, when his wife called the landline to tell him to turn on the TV. Minutes later, he was on his way in to NYC, to commandeer a city bus, and help organize whatever help or aid he could in the immediate hours after the attack took place. (5:13) 

Holly Winter was thankfully not where she was supposed to be on 9/11. Originally, she had planned to be in the the WTC, enjoying champagne and caviar with her mom. That trip never happened, since her mom insisted on visiting her in Colorado, instead. (32:33) 

Joe Lott’s life was saved, thanks to a necktie. Joe was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share his story of visiting New York on 9/11, and the fashion advice a co-worker gave him minutes before he was supposed to be at the Windows of the World. (40:56) 

Rory Thompson from the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department was on the phone to talk about the blood drive they are hosting, and also shared his personal story from 24 years ago, working in New York City the morning of 9/11. (51:03) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about how concerts in Connecticut changed in the immediate days after the events of 9/11. Jimmy specifically remembers canceling a show scheduled for that same night, by Earth, Wind and Fire. (57:55) 

Marty was supposed to be at the Yankee game, 9/11/01. He wound up going over two weeks later, but never relaxed during the game. Plus, AJ Bordas was in studio from Mission 22, to talk about the important free services they offer to veterans who struggle to adjust to life as a civilian after service. (1:05:14)

Photo credit: Getty Images 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, September 11th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, September 11th

6:00. 9/11. Where were you?

Vince Berry in-studio

6:20. The top ten things movies and TV get wrong about firefighting with retired firefighter Tom G. (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island. What are spongmonkeys? Whatever they are, Ruth is sending them to Bad Idea Island.

7:00. Retired NYFD Lt. Air-force Veteran Dave Russell brings us through his 9/11.

7:20. Dumb Ass News.

7:30. There were a few people who were lucky on 9/11. The next two callers were supposed to be in the towers 24 years ago today, but fate wouldn’t have it. Holly Winter.

7:40. How the gift of a neck tie saved his life 24 years ago today. Joe Lott.

8:00. Where were you on 9/11?

8:20. Jimmy Koplik’s shares behind the scenes at the Concert for New York and how concerts in Connecticut changed immediately.

8:30. Where were you on 9/11?

8:46. Moment of silence. Bells ring.

8:51. Where were you on 9/11. (Also go live to New York)

9:00. AJ Bordas with Mission 22

9:20. Dumb Ass News. The return to regular life after 9/11.

9:30. Today is a great day to thank a first responder. In the next break we honor Newington Volunteer Fire Department as they celebrate a great distinction

Rust To Redemption Premiere

Rust To Redemption Premiere

Come celebrate the premiere of Rust to Redemption—a journey through time and miles. The premiere happens on Saturday, October 4th starting at 5pm at Tribus Beer Company in Milford.

What started as 1947 Autocar concrete truck then left to rot in a Tennessee field has been reborn. Brought back home to Milford, it was transformed into a patina hot rod and, against all odds, driven across America on the legendary Route 66. Along the way, we’ve interviewed former employees and people connected to Beard Sand & Gravel, tying the truck’s past to the community’s history.

✨ What to Expect:
• 🎟️ Raffles with great prizes
• 🎶 Live music
• 🛠️ Local vendors
• 🎨 Live painting
• 🖋️ Flash tattoos
• 👕 Live T-shirt printin
• 🍖 Food by @steakinit
• 🍻 Tribus craft beer
• 🚛 Patina on display
• 🤝 Good times with the community

🌟 Giving Back:
The film paired with local non-profit @krusinskikares , and a portion of proceeds will also support the @overcrestproductions Overcrest Foundation.

📩 Sponsorship & Raffle Donations

If you’d like to donate to the raffle or sponsor the event,
please contact: [email protected]

Pod Pick: Sebastian Maniscalco on AJ’s Flip-Flops

Pod Pick: Sebastian Maniscalco on AJ’s Flip-Flops

Chaz and AJ had Sebastian Maniscalco on the phone this morning, and not even 10 seconds into the call, he had some advice for AJ’s choice of footwear. Plus, why he hates to listen to people chewing food, and how awesome it was to work with Robert DeNiro.  

Photo credit: Khoi Ton/Mohegan Sun

Wednesday, September 10: Ayesheh Mae, More Bad VHS Dates, Jimmy Koplik’s Concert News

Wednesday, September 10: Ayesheh Mae, More Bad VHS Dates, Jimmy Koplik’s Concert News

Chaz and AJ had Ayesheh Mae on the phone this morning, to talk about the scary house fire they escaped safely over the weekend. There is a lot of work to do, but Ayesheh, her husband Nate, their son, Lincoln and dog, Harper are all safe. (0:00)

In Dumb Ass News, more gold from Bad VHS Dates. Today, Heather loves birds, and her comfy couch. (9:22)  

Chaz and AJ invited Kurt Panouses on this morning, to talk about the plan for any potential lottery winners. Kurt has expertise in helping to guide mega-jackpot winners correctly, but insists on not being referred to as the “lottery lawyer.” (15:55) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on this morning to talk about recent shows like the Outlaw Music Fest, some big names at Toad’s Place, and remember the legendary 1978 Van Halen shows with Black Sabbath. (29:58) 

Photo credit: Ayesheh Mae

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, September 10th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, September 10th

6:00. The Conjuring house.

Brian Blackmore in-studio

6:20. The top 10 scary moments in non-scary movies. Mike S from the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast. (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island. Giant metal darts flying through a yard full of people, what could possibly go wrong. Lawn darts gets shipped off the Bad Idea Island.

7:00. Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to Mohegan Sun this Friday and Saturday and he’s on our show next.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. VHSdates week continues with the bird lady with a good couch

7:30. A social media fight turned into a gun and hatchet fight in Meriden.

7:40. Where you ever in a fight where weapons were used?(203) 882-9757

8:00. If you did hit the Powerball jackpot what were your plans? This guy has them ready for you. The Lottery Lawyer is next.

8:20. Tomorrow is 911 so we moved Jimmy up to today. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik up next with all the concert information you crave.

8:30. Call in your question to live nations Jimmy Koplik. Is it about a concert? You went to 20 years ago or a show you wanna go to in the future? (203) 882-9757

9:00. A way to help veterans this weekend- Info on Touch-a-Truck at Riverview Bistro happening Saturday.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A woman wearing a hotdog costume arrested for disorderly conduct.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the Running to see not one but two comedy shows at Mohegan Sun… Adam Sandler and Sebastian Maniscalco at Mohegan Sun plus a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Lzzy Hale

Pod Pick: Lzzy Hale

Chaz and AJ spoke with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm this morning, about her appearance at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath “Back to the Beginning” tribute and farewell show. Lzzy admits there were a lot of tears backstage, revealed that the spelling of her name is insipired by Ozzy’s, and felt enormously proud of their performance of “Perry Mason.” 

Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine