Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 9th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, October 9th

6:00. AJ back!

Vince Berry in studio

6:20. The Top Ten people you dread running into with comedian Dan Shea (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island.

7:00. We have great news for Stratford area commuters and Geoff Tate has an amazing Ozzy story.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. The dumbass reason a woman held up an entire flight and the sound of the fight that ensued.

7:30. We wanna see if this study lines up with reality, I’m going to ask you a question coming out of this break and you need to call in an honest answer immediately. (203) 882-9757

8:00. Waterbury Police have a suspect in their double homicide

8:20. Live Nations Jimmy Koplik. Any nibbles from Rush on a Connecticut date? Is the People’s Bank Arena ready for Stevie Nicks? Another Classic rocker pop star announces a farewell tour.

9:00. A new report ranks America’s worst drivers in the country, and a Connecticut city came in third.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. I’m not sure what this next guy said, but I’m pretty positive. He’s pissed.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia. Get in the running for Skip-the-Line passes at Legends of Fear and a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio

Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio

Chaz and AJ welcome Geoff Tate back in studio, as he’s performing two shows in Connecticut this week. Geoff talked about his highest notes (personally and musically,) and took calls from rabid fans in the Tribe. Plus, stories from touring with Ozzy Osbourne, his recent heart surgery, and the answer to a long pondered question among fans. 

Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns

Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns

Chaz and AJ’s Bad Idea Island eviscerated one the most useless products of the 2000’s, which comes with one of the worst commercials of all time. (0:00) 

Two dogs were recently rescued at New Haven’s East Rock park, by New Haven firefighters. Assistant Chief Danny Coughlin was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain how the dogs were spotted 40 feet below the top of the cliff, and had to be brought up by rope by their special operations team. (5:16) 

During Stump the Chumps, comedian Ayesheh Mae stopped by with her husband Nate and son, Lincoln. Her first visit to the studio since their house burned down nearly a month ago. (16:28) 

Sing with Foreigner live

Sing with Foreigner live

PLR is looking for a local choir to sing with Foreigner onstage at Toyota Oakdale Theatre on December 9th!

If you are a parent or choir director of a local middle or high school choir, send us an mp3 or a YouTube link of your choir singing any song. One lucky choir will get to sing hit song “I Want to Know What Love Is” on stage with Foreigner!

Plus, the winning choir will receive a $500 donation from Foreigner for their school chorus program!

Fill out this form below to send your mp3 or YouTube link along with the name of your choir.

Last day to submit is Friday, November 14th. The winning choir will be announced on Monday, November 24th.

Please note: This contest open to Connecticut high school or middle school choirs or any local youth choirs whose members are of middle school and/or high school age. This contest is not open to adult choirs. Foreigner can only accommodate up to 25 kids onstage (25 kids is the maximum number they can have, but the winning choir can have less than 25 kids sing) along with two adult chaperones. 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, October 8th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, October 8th

6:00. Latest news.

Brian Blackmore in studio

6:20. The Top Ten Yacht Rock Songs. (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island.

7:00. A dramatic dog rescue in Connecticut and the firefighter is up next.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A 911 call from a mom lost in a corn maze

8:00. A horrendous murder where a teen decapitated his mom’s boyfriend. Attorney John Ray.

8:20. Former Queensryche frontman Geoff Tate in studio.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A man confronts a mom about her annoying kid. Who’s the dumb ass?

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with General Knowledge trivia get in the running for Skip-the-Line passes at Legends of Fear and a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush 50 Something Tour Announcement

Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush 50 Something Tour Announcement

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the surprise Rush tour, announced by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson yesterday, hitting 7 cities in 2026. All you need to know about the dates, the new drummer, and any future plans beyond what’s been announced. 

Photo credit: Reuters

Tuesday, October 7: Little Miss No Name, Pissed Off Elephants, Hamden’s Problems, New Haven Pizza Museum

Tuesday, October 7: Little Miss No Name, Pissed Off Elephants, Hamden’s Problems, New Haven Pizza Museum

Chaz and AJ sent a short-lived and unloved doll from the 1960’s to live on Bad Idea Island. Ruth presented the case, and banished the doll (and her commercial) forever. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, tourists on a safari vacation pissed off the elephants, and wound up getting rammed and dumped into the water. (4:40) 

The Tribe called in to talk about the dangerous vacations they’ve been on, including Antarctica and swimming with the whales. (13:39) 

Hamden’s looking for a new mayor, and one of the candidates was in today to explain why the process has been unfairly skewed from the start. Jameka Jeffries got her signatures, has community support, but was not permitted to run as a Democrat for.. reasons. (23:53) 

Dean Falcone and Gorman Bechard were both in studio this morning to talk about the New Haven pizza museum, the bloated CT Pizza Trail, and explained why they walked away from Chaz after a 5 second conversation. (37:22) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, October 7th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, October 7th

6:00. ATM theft.

Emily Siero

6:20. The Top Ten best acting roles by wrestlers. Mike S from the Mike, Mike and Oscar – (203) 882-9757

6:40. Bad Idea Island.

7:00. Rush announces a 2026 tour. Who is the drummer?

Mt Everest climbers stranded – Sophia Danenberg

7:20. Dumb ass news. The sound of an angry elephant going berserk on tourists

7:30. We had a girl on who has seen Keith Urban 40 times. Who have you seen the most? (203) 882-9757

8:00. How bad are things in Hamden? Our next guest lays it out. Jamika Jefferies in Studio.

8:20. Jimmy Koplik talks about the Rush 2026 tour and is there any chance it comes to CT.

8:30. The Pizza guys and the new pizza wing of the New Haven museum

9:00. He started as an artist and was signed to the Beatles record label and toured with Black Sabbath. Then he became a music executive and signed AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Pantera and Bad Company. Derek Shulman is on with us next.

9:20. Dumb ass news. An angry Florida woman was arrested for what she dumped on her ex’s lawn.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us for general knowledge trivia. Get in the running for Skip-the-Line passes at Legends of Fear and a car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757