Pod Pick: Tommy Tutone

Pod Pick: Tommy Tutone

Chaz and AJ were able to get Tommy Tutone on the phone this morning, even though he’s currently partying in Cancun. Tommy explained the real person that inspired the band’s iconic hit, “867-5309/Jenny,” and why he won’t go after a big rock star for a similar sounding song.  Photo courtesy: Tommy Tutone 

Wednesday, November 5: CT Election Results, Conn-Etiquette Nonsense, Revisiting a Phone Fart

Wednesday, November 5: CT Election Results, Conn-Etiquette Nonsense, Revisiting a Phone Fart

Chaz and AJ talked about last night’s election results, including another win in West Haven for Dorinda Borer, and a 6-term run ending in Ansonia for David Cassetti. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, Connecticut’s attempt to correct bad behavior on city buses completely misses the intended audience. (15:59) Chaz and AJ continued a discussion from…

Pod Pick: Scam Stories, and an Ex-Professional Scam Artist

Pod Pick: Scam Stories, and an Ex-Professional Scam Artist

Chaz and AJ spoke with Joseph Allen of Stratford this morning, who recently lost his entire life savings through a scam. Some Tribe members called in to share their stories of being scammed, while expressing a lot of sympathy for Joseph. Then, Matt Cox, an ex-professional fraudster, was on to share how he wound up…

Pod Pick: Mick Jagger and David Bowie’s Really Bad Idea

Pod Pick: Mick Jagger and David Bowie’s Really Bad Idea

Chaz and AJ’s “Bad Idea Island” highlights the worst of pop culture, through music, movies, ads or products that completely ruined their chances to succeed. This morning, AJ highlighted one of the all-time worst music videos, “Dancing in the Street” by Mick Jagger and David Bowie.   Photo credit: Reuters

Pod Pick: Chaz and Scot in the Box

Pod Pick: Chaz and Scot in the Box

Last year, Chaz and Scot Haney both agreed to spend 24 hours in a box together. The regret is starting to set in, as the date is less than two weeks away. Eddie from Brown Roofing was on the phone to take some requests for comfort items. 

Friday, October 31: Bent Carrots, Rush on Sale, Hunting Ghosts at the Ansonia Opera House

Friday, October 31: Bent Carrots, Rush on Sale, Hunting Ghosts at the Ansonia Opera House

In Dumb Ass News, comedian Jimmy Cash joined Chaz and AJ in trying to figure out the “bent carrot” commercial. A Tribe member called in to explain their experience attempting to correct a similar affliction on their own. (0:00)  In news, Chaz and AJ shared some Trick-or-Treat tips from “Miss Manners.” Plus, Mohegan Sun’s Tom…