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News; birthdays/events; listener John B story...what did you believe until you were an adult?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird TV shows you like to watch/fall asleep to. News; do you plog?; what do you think about this usage of A.I.?; things that warm you heart...Ashley saw something adorable over the weekend. News; what does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheese Soufflé Day honors this French delight. The word 'soufflé' comes from the French word 'souffler,' which means 'to puff up' or 'to blow up.' A soufflé is basically a white sauce filled with egg yolk. Stiff egg whites are folded into the mixture. You can add whatever flavor you like at this point such as vegetables, cheese, chocolate, or fruits making it either sweet or savory. The tricky thing about soufflés is that, after a certain point, they will collapse due to the cool air outside the oven. So they need to be served and eaten as soon as they are taken out of

News; birthdays/events; how often do you need something in less than 30 minutes; word of the day. News; game: Songs with the word "Don't" in the title; Mom.com list of skills your kid needs to become an awesome adult; how often do you stop halfway through a chore...which one(s)? News; game: WWTBAM; what award should you win at work? (even if it's just a made up award); if you found something worth a lot of money...would you keep it or sell it? News; game: general trivia; what "jerk" behavior should be fineable?; goodbye/fun facts....Straw Hat Day celebrates this timeless wardrobe staple. Both men and women wear it in a variety of styles...and the straw hat has stood the test of time, serving not only as a protection from the sun but a fashion statement. Straw hats have been around since the Middle Ages---late medieval illustrations from Europe show peasants and outdoor laborers wearing simple woven straw hats for sun protection in fields and vineyards.  By the early nineteenth century, Luton had developed a m

News; birthdays/events; what trend do you wish would make a comeback?; word of the day. News; game: Star Wars trivia (George Lucas Birthday); most polite countries...do you travel to places where people are nice or because you want to see that particular city?; would you ever ask your neighbor to turn their music up LOUDER? News; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; do you know your monthly expenses?; how to cope with the hot temps...besides drinking water. News; game: 80's/90's trivia; things that seem illegal but are actually legal; goodbye/fun facts....The Stars and Stripes Forever Day is celebrated to honor the American march of the same name written and composed by John Philip Sousa. It became the National March of the United States in 1987...but it was actually composed on Christmas Day in 1896. It was composed while Sousa was on his way home from a vacation in Europe, with his wife when he got the news of his band manager, David Blakely's death. He later penned the notes on paper after he arrived bac

News; birthdays/events; can an improv technique help your mindset in life?; word of the day. News; we're all pinching pennies...but some luxuries are worth it; when you see a mistake in a movie...does it ruin the movie for you? (funny examples); game: 1 chord songs part 2. News; do you try to use the A.I. customer service option or do you only want to talk to a person?; secret/guilty pleasures that are pretty common; game: outburst. News; what's a 'running holiday/race-cation'?; game: 80's song lyrics; goodbye/fun facts....national apple pie day...it's considered an iconic symbol of American culture, but it did not originate in the United States. It's been around since the Middle Ages. A Dutch cookbook dated 1514 lists a recipe for Appeltaerten. The English also had their version of apple pie, which dates back to the time of Chaucer. The English version also suggests adding figs, raisins, and pears and the French caramelized their apples, an innovation which added a whole new dynamic to the flavor. Serving ap

News; birthdays/events; would you live in a mixed use space?; word of the day. News; game: Usual Suspects movie trivia; would you use A.I. to pick a sports team winner for you?; summer vacation travel tip reminders. News; game: ballpark anthems played backwards; awkward encounters; beneficial insects?...ewwwww. News; game: single chord songs; when singing our national anthem is it ok to act/dress silly?; goodbye/fun facts....national odometer day. An odometer is an instrument that indicates the distance traveled by a vehicle. It may be electronic, mechanical or a combination of both. The word odometer comes from the Greek words hodos meaning path or gateway and metron, meaning measure...traditionally a purely mechanical device, many versions appeared across history. Ancient Greece used specialists trained to measure footsteps and ancient Romans had their own versions too. Independent of these developments, odometers were also invented in the Han dynasty, in the form of a road carriage with a drum. As the stor

News; birthdays/events; teaching coping skills to children include a "calm down corner"...as an adult what would be in your "calm down corner"?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird things most of us do but no one talks about. News; losing sense of taste and smell can be caused by many things...but this Willy Wonka gum might be the solution; Ashley got to sit in the Batmobile and the Back to the Future Delorean; if your kids want a dog or cat...this might be a unique solution. News; world video game Hall of Fame inductees; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Twillight Zone day...The 1950s had seen an explosion in science-fiction-themed television and radio shows. But perhaps none has had a greater impact on popular culture than "The Twilight Zone," which debuted in 1959. The series was created by a young writer named Rod Serling. It delved into several different genres, including science fiction, comedy, drama, and horror. Serling would often lean on his personal experiences in boxing,

News; birthdays/events; have you ever told a totally made up story about yourself to see if people will believe it? (funny story); word of the day. News best, worst, or even weird field trips you ever went on?; there are over 2,600 billionaires in the world...unimaginable amount of money...what would you do with it if you had it?; which incident during your childhood taught you the most about life? News; if you could be invisible what mildly inconvenient things would you do to people? (list); game: mind the gap; game: mind the gap 2. News; game: songs with age in the title; what's a really great word that you like to throw into conversation whenever you get a chance?; goodbye/fun facts....National Give Someone a Cupcake Day where people give either bakery-bought or homemade cupcakes to their coworkers, colleagues, teachers, bosses, or anyone they care about. The tradition of cupcakes dates back to the late 18th century. In 1796, Amelia Simmons included a recipe for small cakes baked in cups in her cookbook, "

News; birthdays/events; funny random Mother's Day thoughts (from the internet); word of the day. News; would you like to be a mascot?!?!; game: password; if you're not a hugger...how do you handle those that come in for a hug? News; would you rather work with someone who is good at their job but not likeable or someone who is super likeable but messes up a bit?; game: movie password; how life would be different if kids made the rules (what rules would you have made as a kid?) News; 30% of pet owners either currently do this or are planning on doing this...would you ever?; game:  everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....National Packaging Day recognizes the craft of package designs and the design professionals who create them. It encourages people to appreciate the artistry of package design which has become a very important factor in modern-day marketing. Until the late 1800s, packaging containers were expensive. They were mostly reserved for luxury goods, such as jewelry or premium foods..The rise of dual-use p

News; birthdays/events; could the 'Green Bay model' save American business?; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that;  if you have a tough household task to tackle why should you ask a lazy person for help with it?; because of your job...what odd things do you tend to notice? News; game: name the guitar riff; no shirt, no shoes, no service...what if it's a 'naked shoe'?; what's a 'death cafe'? News game: 80's song lyrics; do you think blatantly lying on your resume could get you an interview?; goodbye/fun facts....Great American Grump Out. What sounds like a day to be grumpy, is quite the opposite. By kicking the grumpy mood out the window you get to spend a day full of happy vibes. Are you out of your favorite breakfast cereal? Try something new! Standing in a long line? Strike up a conversation with the person next to you, you could make a friend. Find the silver linings today because there always is one. Stress is the leading cause of health problems in America. It leads to cardiovascular dis

News; birthdays/events; how many times (if any) will you call a business to complain about their service before you'll stop going?; word of the day. News; what are your favorite cartoons, favorite artists?; new way to listen to a book; game: Cinco de Mayo word ladder. News; how many forgotten clothes do you have?; our phone habits (list...do you do these things); game: outburst. News; when technology becomes more affordable it can also become more dangerous'; game: 70's guitar licks;  goodbye/fun facts....National Cartoonist Day is held in remembrance of the first comic strip featured in a newspaper -- It also honors all cartoonists, past and present, and their amazing creations. You've probably heard of: Charles Schulz, Walt Disney, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Gary Larson, Jim Davis, and Matt Groening...but we may have never of them if it weren't for Richard Outcault....on May 5, 1895, the Sunday morning paper held a little surprise for its readers. Readers of the New York World discovered a single-strip, full-c

News; birthdays/events; how do you split the bill when eating out?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what do moms really want for Mother's Day? News; what was your favorite kids book..do you still have it?; almost halfway through the year...what one word would you use to represent this year so far?; Ranker.com TV moms...which TV mom was your favorite? News; a Tennessee man chopped a car in half to make the thinnest car that is street legal; game: calendar trivia goodbye/fun facts....Melanoma Monday --to raise awareness about skin cancer in hopes of reducing melanoma diagnosis--which is the deadliest form of skin cancer. 98,000 people will receive a new diagnosis for melanoma. Unfortunately, around 8,000 people are expected to die from the disease. Get an annual body check at the dermatologist. wear sunscreen throughout the day, even on cloudy days--lack of sun does not mean lack of UV rays. Wear a broad-brimmed hat, long sleeves, and pants when planning to be in the sun for an extended period of

News; birthdays/events; in the quest to be live in a more non-digital world, 1 rock band is going "old school"; word of the day. News; what was your favorite/happiest childhood memory of your family vacation?; game: Batman trivia; is one of your 5 senses supercharged? (story about a blind man that can tell vehicles by their touch) News; when you yawn...is it quiet?; game: love songs; do you have a favorite planet? News; funny story of the day; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Mother Goose Day--History.com says: according to local legend, it was the widowed Isaac Goose's second wife, Elizabeth Foster Goose, who entertained her numerous grandchildren and other youngsters with songs and rhymes that were purportedly published by her son-in-law in 1719. Fairy tales and nursery rhymes endlessly entertained us as kids whilst providing us with important life lessons. Some national favorites are: Humpty Dumpty, 3 Little Pigs, Pinnochio...just to name a few. Charles Perrault, a French author, is thought to hav

News; birthdays/events; would very specific speed limits make a difference in how you drive?; word of the day. News; game: name these instrumental songs; what is trip advisors top tourist attraction for 2026?;  have you ever set a weird goal for yourself? a guy in London did...and it took him 6 years to complete it! News; game: guess these celebrity voices; how many missing cups, plates, bowls etc will you tolerate until you break down and replace the set; most viewed Youtube videos of all time. News; game: general trivia; list of what people won't buy a 'cheap' version of; goodbye/fun facts....National Bugs Bunny Day. It commemorates the date this happy-go-lucky bunny made his first appearance in 1938. Bugs Bunny's first appearance wasn't on TV or any cartoon channels, but as a short theater cartoon called "Porky's Hare Hunt." Many people don't actually credit that as his first appearance and the reason for this is he was then still called Happy Rabbit. It wasn't until July 27, 1940, that "A Wild Hare" offic

News; birthdays/events; do you prefer a controlled playlist or random music? what about when you're out at stores/shopping?; word of the day. News; has the word 'sale' lost it's punch?; game: Seinfeld show trivia; etiquette experts say there is right way to break plans. News; your circadian rhythm influences your entire day...here's a breakdown; game: Brady Bunch trivia; May 1 is Friday...what's coming up for you/what are you looking forward to? News; food cravings don't just happen to pregnant women...what foods do you crave?; game: pyramid goodbye/fun facts....Shrimp scampi has different meanings around the world. In the U.S. it's the common name for shrimp which americans serve as an italian dish made in garlic butter, dry white wine, sometimes lemon juice and parmesan cheese usually over pasta. Foodies say shrimp scampi pairs well with white wine. Since the dish is light, a rich dessert of cheesecake or crème brûlée rounds out the meal. Scampi, as it turns out, is the name given to the Norway lobster--and

News; birthdays/events; how many minutes need to pass before you consider someone to be late?; word of the day. News; game: Jay Leno 'jaywalking' questions; do you need to 'mentally prepare' to do chores?; should convenience stores get into the catering business? News; game: Johnny Carson Tonight Show trivia; ways to tell if your pet is in charge of the house; inexpensive items that have drastically improved your life. News; game: songs with the word "My" in the title; when something ruins your day...how do you change it back into a good day? (or can you even?); goodbye/fun facts....National Superhero Day ---The first fictional superhero stories were published in a comic strip Phantom in 1936 and since then hundreds of them have been created and developed. Batman, Superman, Captain America, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, Hulk, and Spiderman are just some of the superheroes whose names we recognize. However: superheroes can come in any shape, size or color, and being one is more about valor of the heart than having a

News; birthdays/events; Mondays are tough days for most of us at work...but fun little pranks can go a long way!; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; feel good story of the day (man repeatedly called 911 but instead of getting in trouble it turned into a good story) News; Kellogg's is making breakfast fun again!! (but only for a limited time); did you ever see the Shaq/Lyft driver prank?..would you want to have Ashley or Brad be your Uber/Lyft driver?; best way to store groceries so they last longer. News; what happens when a super lifted truck and a super low Huracan meet in a parking lot?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Prime Rib Day-also known as "standing rib roast," prime rib is a tender, flavorful cut of roast from the rib section of the steer – just one of the eight prime cuts of beef. Prime rib is a cut of the ribs of the cow, typically between the 6th and 12th rib, and is considered one of the most classic and delicious cuts of beef. While it can be traditionally pair

News; birthdays/events; when your kids were in preschool...what did they think you did for a living?; word of the day. News; game: general trivia; crazy baseball plays; would you/have you ever lied for a friend? News; game: missing film title fill in the blank; are you packing lighter when you travel by air? 5-4-3-2-1 rule; would you like your phone to help you take pics like a professional photographer? News; game: Brad guesses songs from the 80s; we talked about how smells impact us the other day...a new study has found the best smelling cities!; goodbye/fun facts....National Arbor Day always falls on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on their best tree planting times. The day got its start in the American state of Nebraska when a journalist named Julius Sterling Morton proposed that his fellow Nebraskans would plant trees to show appreciation for nature and the environment. The first Arbor Day was celebrated in 1872 and the idea grew fr

News; birthdays/events; does the subscription template work better for you if it's unlimited?; word of the day. News; aromas leave footprints on our minds...both good and bad...what are yours?; if you love taco tuesday...there is 1 that is going to be the biggest of the year!; game: mashup game that starts with T. News; what are our least favorite sounds? (nails on a chalkboard came in at #2); if you looked like a celebrity...would you want to become their "impersonator" as a job?; game: last names that contain 'ton'. News; it's garage sale time! have you every gotten into an argument at one?; game: William Shakespeare trivia;  goodbye/fun facts....national english muffin day...Known simply as a muffin in the United Kingdom, the English muffin is reportedly the first to have emerged from Wales in 900 A.D. A derivative of Bara brith bread, which is a tea-flavored dough mix, the English muffin was and still is a common and cheaply manufactured food. In 1880 Samuel Bath Thomas opened his bakery in New York City.

News; birthdays/events; where do you do your best thinking?; word of the day. News; "what's the deal "with cockatiels and disco?!?!; game: Jack Nicholson trivia; Earth Day...what can you do to make our planet better? News; list of things you just can't look cool doing (but we've all had to do these things); game: Blues Brothers trivia; we talked about the car with a toilet...but how about these actual car inventions? News; is there something you buy everyday?; game: 80's lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....national jelly bean day. We're all for cutting back on sugar — but let's start tomorrow. They are basically made with Sugar, Corn syrup, and Starch. Gustav Goelitz came to the United States in 1866 from Germany and in 1869 started the confectionery business. One of the products they made were jelly beans...Boston confectioner William Schrafft made them popular during the Civil War. By the 1930s, jelly beans became closely associated with the Easter holiday thanks to their egg-like shape...so they were

News; birthdays/events; what's worse: a person who can't fix things tries or a person who can but won't (Ashley tried to fix something at her house); word of the day. News; would you want a toilet in your car? it could be the future!; if you were invited to a party and one of the hosts stormed out...would you stay? (funny story); an interesting way to use chat gpt. News; if you give your kids crayons/pens/markers etc instead of screens...be careful what else is around them (story); game: BOS 1; game: BOS 2. News; game: Brad reads Ashley song lyrics; have you ever hurt yourself sneezing?; goodbye/fun facts....National Chickpea Day the small bean with big impact. Chickpeas bring flavor, texture, and color to every meal they touch--and they're full of protein and fiber. They fit easily into plant-based meals and help balance blood sugar, too. Archaeological finds in 8,500 bc...at sites like Tell el-Kerkh in modern Syria show some of the earliest evidence of chickpea cultivation. By the 13th century Medieval Arab