Pod Pick: Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik

Pod Pick: Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik

Chaz and AJ had Jimmy Koplik on once again this morning, to talk about concerts in CT and share some behind the scenes stories. Jimmy shared details about the time Whitney Houston was served with court papers after a show in New Haven, and why throwing things on stage at David Lee Roth is a very bad idea. 

Thursday, June 26: A New CT Carp Record, LawnCast Finalist #4, Youngest to the Seven Summits, Nathan Grube Recaps the Travelers

Thursday, June 26: A New CT Carp Record, LawnCast Finalist #4, Youngest to the Seven Summits, Nathan Grube Recaps the Travelers

Chaz and AJ spoke with Rafal Wlazlo this morning, who is now the former record-holder in Connecticut for largest carp caught. Rafal explained why he was called by the current record-holder, Norbert, shortly after the winning catch was reeled in. (0:00) 

Andy from North Branford was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to pitch his home and yard for the LawnCast on July 3rd. He started strong with a garage kegerator, and lost AJ after mentioning his two young children. (11:53) 

The LawnCast may not yet have a location, but it is going to be expertly catered. Chaz and AJ spoke with Dan Lanigan from the Pig Rig BBQ in Wallingford about his agreement to cook up some food for everyone starting at 5 AM. (23:14) 

Emma Schwerin, the youngest girl to summit on all seven continents, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about getting started in mountaineering, and what she plans to do next (after graduating from high school.) (29:42) 

The Travelers Championship was a tremendous success once again this year, and tournament director Nathan Grube was on the phone to talk about the event with Chaz and AJ. Nathan believes the crowd really made the difference for most of the competitors this year. (44:59) 

Photo courtesy: Rafal Wlazlo 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, June 26th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, June 26th

6:00. Beaches closed and lightning strikes galore.

Vince Berry in studio

6:20. The Top 10 Medical conditions that will break your heart. Dr. Ron Clark (203) 882-9757

6:40. An AJ parody song commemorating the weather over the last few days.

7:00. The Connecticut record for largest bass caught has been broken again. And guess who was there to certify it?

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Batman busted for stealing Red bull.

7:30. The fourth finalist in the Chaz and AJ and Art ms TV and Appliance Lawncast is up next with some things that will repel AJ in horror.

7:40. Our Lawncast is going to feature some of CT’s best barbecue.

8:00. The youngest girl to summit in all seven continents has Connecticut ties and is on next.

8:20. Jimmy Koplik’s with the latest on the Connecticut 2025 concert scene his favorite summer shows.

8:30. Show stopping moments. Why Billie Joe Armstrong stopped a show recently

9:00. Fresh off of organizing Connecticut’s premiere sporting event, Nathan Grube.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. AJ parody celebrates our recent heatwave (replay)

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to win tickets to see Stevie Nicks and win a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Mohegan Sun’s Tom Cantone

Pod Pick: Mohegan Sun’s Tom Cantone

Chaz and AJ spoke with Tom Cantone this morning about all the Hot Summer Fun coming to Mohegan Sun this year, starting with the big Def Leppard show at the Arena on July 3rd. 

Wednesday, June 25: Mike Lapitino’s Top 10, Lawncast Finalist 3, Roger Susanin Wants a Cow

Wednesday, June 25: Mike Lapitino’s Top 10, Lawncast Finalist 3, Roger Susanin Wants a Cow

Mike Lapitino was on the phone this morning (a little late) to handle the Top 10 list for Chaz and AJ this morning. Mike had the ten best vacation places in Connecticut, and we all got to hear his first cup of coffee for the day. (0:00) 

Wayne from Hamden was on the phone as the third finalist to host the Chaz and AJ Lawncast next week. During his call, it became clear he was rooting for a previous finalist to wind up hosting. (13:53) 

Roger Susanin was in studio with Chaz and AJ, after spending the previous two days covering the heat wave with roofers. Vince Berry also did some reporting on the heat wave, asking food truck owners about the high temperatures on Long Wharf. (21:33) 

What goes into owning a raising a cow? Roger Susanin thinks it’s something he would like to do, despite some resistance at home. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in advice and information about raising cattle. (35:33) 

Brian Foley was on the phone to warn CT residents about a new crime trend called “jugging.” (54:35) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, June 25th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, June 25th

6:00. East Haven robbery and heat.

Brian Blackmore in studio

6:20. The Top Ten vacation spots in Connecticut with Mike Lapitino (203) 882-9757

6:40. The Top Trending stories on the planet.

7:00. Trump says these two countries don’t know what the F they’re doing.

Tom Cantone of Mohegan Sun

7:20. Dumb Ass News. What should be the penalty for damaging a 300 year-old painting?

7:30. Contestant #3 in the Chaz and AJ Arts TV and Appliance Lawncast.

8:00. Reaction to the heat from people working inside a food trucks

Channel 3’s Roger Susanin

8:30. Lightning strikes

9:00. A new trend in crime in Connecticut. Don’t be “jugged.” Brian Foley explains.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Customers are flirting with artificial intelligence at the drive-through.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the Running to win tickets to see Stevie Nicks and win a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Chaz Fights with Martin Popoff

Pod Pick: Chaz Fights with Martin Popoff

Chaz and AJ invited author Martin Popoff on this morning to talk about his book about Guns ‘N’ Roses. Martin and Chaz disagreed about the band’s role in the downfall of hair metal, and it all ended with a fail by Ruth, before she joined the show. 

Tuesday, June 24: Street Takeovers, Lawncast Finalist 2, Creepo Encounters

Tuesday, June 24: Street Takeovers, Lawncast Finalist 2, Creepo Encounters

Vince Candelora was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the Governor’s attempt to crackdown on street takeovers. Plus, the Tribe calls in to talk about doing their jobs in intense heat. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a clip from Chaz’s TikTok feed of the two dumbest contestants to ever appear on Family Feud. (16:05) 

The Chaz and AJ Lawncast is happening July 3rd, and Donna is a finalist to host the event. She and her husband, Dominic were on the phone today to talk about their home in North Branford with chickens, ducks, dogs, trucks and a slip-n-slide hill to bleed on. (20:02) 

Kaylin Morales was on this morning to talk about her encounter with the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer on a train. The Tribe called some of their stories, and Chaz remembered the time he went to the police about a guy that tried to give him money for ice cream. (35:20) 

Photo courtesy: Kaylin Morales 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, June 24th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, June 24th

6:00. Mick Ralphs is dead.

Emily Siero in studio

6:20. The Top Ten Fleetwood Mac Songs with Boston John (203) 882-9757

6:40. How artificial intelligence is trying to escape and who on the planet can stop it.

7:00. The Heat goes on. Great stories that will make you feel better about today.

7:20. Dumb ass News. Possibly the two dumbest family members ever to go on family feud.

7:30. Finalist Number 2 in the Chaz and AJ, Arts TV and Appliance Lawncast competition

8:00. How many people in Hamden can run for mayor at once? We have one of the many contenders up next and she is fresh off of annoying the current mayor.

8:20. Call in your brushes with creepos

8:30. A woman who was creeped on by the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer.

9:00. What would you like to know about Guns N’ Roses. We got a guy. Martin Popoff, the author of Guns N’ Roses at 40 up next.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Stump the chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the Running for tickets to see Stevie Nicks and win a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757