Connecticut's #1 Morning Show. Heard on 99.1 PLR. Hosts Chaz and AJ lead you through interviews, current events, and Dumbass News. Come here for a recap of the biggest stories of the day in Connecticut and pop culture.
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Pod Pick: Brian Foley on Karen Read Trial
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18:24Chaz and AJ first asked former Hartford Police detective Brian Foley about the Karen Read case weeks ago, but he was unfamiliar. Today, he was back on the phone after getting caught up, and had a LOT to say about the case details, court proceedings, and more. Photo credit: ReutersBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, May 12: Michelle's Sheltered Childhood, An AJ Rant, Freakshow Kyle and Mayor Cassetti's Makeover
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46:02Michelle in Hamden was on the phone to handle the Top 10 list this morning, sharing the things she misses the most about childhood. However, Chaz and AJ quickly realized she had been sheltered from some key experiences. (0:00) Chaz and his wife, Jennifer recapped their Mother's Day weekend, which unfortunately included a bad experience at a restaur…
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Chaz and AJ kicked off a Mother's Day segment about mom fails by calling the newest mom they know, comedian Ayesheh Mae. The Tribe called in their stories, and then a few surprise guests came by the studio.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, May 9: Jennifer's Voicemail, Scot Haney's Mom, Boss Keith's Top 5
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41:10Chaz's wife, Jennifer was annoyed by his outgoing voicemail prompt, so she left him a sound-byte filled message that found a home in Dumb Ass News. (0:00) Channel 3's Scot Haney was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about workplace nicknames, and his mom called in to celebrate Mother's Day with him. (3:20) Police in Connecticut may soon be depl…
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Pod Pick: Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti on his Facebook Controversy
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15:19Chaz and AJ spoke with David Cassetti, mayor of Ansonia this morning. The mayor was getting some heat in news headlines, for attacking citizens on Facebook that were complaining about the new garbage cans.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, May 8: Gene Simmons Picks Perfect Songs, Earl the Corn Crashing Criminal, Jimmy Koplik
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48:29Gene Simmons was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his show at Mohegan this weekend, the songs he thinks are "perfect," and even endured an AJ fanboy moment about the movie "Trick or Treat." (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a man throws corn through the windows of his neighbor's homes, and Chaz and AJ debate the "goodness" of the name, Earl. (…
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In honor of Mother's Day, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the lies they were told by mom, that they believed for way too long.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, May 7: All About Cheshire, Meth Smoking Raccoon, How to Fix Hamden, Fairfield Shoe Thief
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1:02:30Chaz and AJ started news this morning with a story from Cheshire, and realized in the middle that they don't know a whole lot about Cheshire. (0:00) Sgt. Luke Davis from the Connecticut State Police was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the prostitution arrest that happened in the driveway of the police barracks. (16:06) In D…
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Chaz and AJ welcomed Bill Berloni, a theatrical dog trainer for nearly 50 years in studio this morning. Bill shared stories of working with Bill Murray, Tom Hanks, and Naomi Watts, and why he's walked off sets in the past.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, May 6: Connoisseur Media Expands, A Road Rage Update, Not-So-Great Mom Moments
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37:46Chaz and AJ had Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw on the phone this morning to talk about a big addition to the company, after acquiring Alpha Media. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, an update to the worst road rage story of the year, the Delco Pooper. (8:38) In honor of Mother's Day this weekend, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their not-so-great mo…
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Chaz and AJ spoke to Vincent in Torrington a while back, after months and months of dealing with his neighbor's blight and the town's refusal to help. A few calls from Mike Cerulli at News 8, and it seems all has been resolved.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, May 5: Horror Movie Villains, Fairfield Fart Spray, Badass Mom Moments
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45:51Comedian Vince Berry was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, and handled the Top 10 list. His horror movie monster and villain list became side-tracked once Jason Voorhees was mentioned. (0:00) Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone this morning for another update on the Waterbury stepmom case, and his thoughts on the Karen Read trial. (8:52) F…
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Pod Pick: Boss Keith's Top 5 Ozempic Thoughts
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8:58Boss Keith was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about Ozempic, something he hears about every single day in his personal life.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, May 2: No Cologne in the Bakery, Seagull Boy, Scot Haney, and the Delco Pooper
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53:46Debbie Diaz was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about why her bakery in New Jersey is now asking customer to not wear cologne inside the building. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, the very real sounds of a very real competitive seagull call tournament. (8:18) WFSB's Scot Haney was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his new place, his inclusion in a Ji…
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Pod Pick: Connecticut Swingers Club is Closed.. For Now
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42:55Chaz and AJ spoke with Steve Gagne, the owner of the Wicked Fun Club in Terryville, that was forced to close after a town meeting this week. Steve explained why he doesn't believe he should close, took on some callers from the Tribe, and promised to keep fighting the town's decision. Then, Pastor Dave Townsley was in studio to share the other side …
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Thursday, May 1: Another Hamden Mayoral Candidate, Jimmy Koplik, Comedian Paul Virzi
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1:00:37Chaz and AJ had an opportunity this morning to speak with Jameka Jefferies, another candidate hoping to be the next mayor in Hamden. Jameka found a lot of support after her vocal and passionate participation at the town hall meeting. (0:00) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his friend Michael Bolton, who recently admi…
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Pod Pick: The Ridiculous Thing That Scared You as a Kid
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28:23Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share the thing they still remember scaring the wits out of them as kids. Chaz shared yesterday about his fear of the doll from Trilogy of Terror, and plenty of other examples were called in today.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, April 30: Revisiting John Kaloidis and Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett, The Worst Airline Passenger, Ansonia Street Takeover
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34:53Chaz and AJ revisited their interviews with the Hamden Mayor, Lauren Garrett, and defense attorney John Kaloidis from yesterday. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ put forward a contender for the worst airline passenger, ever. (13:37) Ansonia Mayor Cassetti was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the street takeover in town, …
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Pod Pick: Defense Attorney John Kaloidis on Waterbury Stepmom
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21:12Chaz and AJ spoke with defense attorney John Kaloidis, the lawyer hired by the Waterbury stepmom, about how he's building a case to help his client. Attorney Kaloidis talked about the access the accuser had to food, the outdoors, the roles of the stepmom's daughters, and why he's not sympathetic to the accusor in this case.…
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Tuesday, April 29: Hamden Mayor on Taxes, Hamden Residents Respond, Connecticut's Dumbest Eyewitness
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49:37Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to address rising taxes in town, as a result of recent home propert revaluations. Tribe members from Hamden called in after, to complain that the mayor is not understanding how devastating the tax hike is for most residents. (0:00) The Groton murder suspect that sparked serial killer rum…
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Mike Cerulli from News 8 was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the recent, collective outburst from residents over raised taxes. Some Tribe members from Hamden called in to explain just how much money they are being asked to pay.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, April 28: Eyeball Injuries, Waterbury Stepmom Update, Surviving a Bobcat Attack
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1:00:40Dr. Ron Clark was on the phone with Chaz and AJ for this morning's Top 10 list. Today, he had the most common eye injuries that bring people into the emergency room. (0:00) Chaz and his wife, Jennifer were in attendance Friday morning for Jay the Ice Man's services. They knew right away space would be limited, from the sheer amount of people showin…
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Chaz and AJ spoke with Joe Exotic, the Tiger King, live this morning from prison. The news out there was that he had recently been married, but apparently that is not true. Photo credit: Getty ImagesBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, April 25: AJ's Top 10 Inventions, Hamden School Controversy, Ayesheh's Baby
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1:05:24AJ's Top 10 this morning was the greatest inventions of all time, only a few items didn't quite seem to meet the mark. (0:00) A school in Hamden is dealing with a nude photo controversy, involving one of their faculty members. Why was Chaz taking so much heat from the Tribe about the story? (25:46) In Dumb Ass News, a Florida man left his Easter di…
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Chaz and AJ took a call from Marty this morning, about 2 hours too early. He tried again, and left quite a mark on the show.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, April 24: Nightmare Neighbors in Torrington, Anger and Stress Management, Jimmy Koplik
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1:06:20Chaz and AJ spoke to Vincent Cleri of Torrington, who has been dealing with some nightmare neighbors for years. Vincent claims the blight department in town has ignored him, and that he was even arrested for attempting to solve the problem on his own. (0:00) Theresa Crisci is an expert on stress and anger management, through changing your thought p…
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Pod Pick: Waterbury Stepmom's Lawyer Speaks, S's Biological Mother Calls
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30:12Chaz and AJ spent some time going through statements made by the defense attorney for the Waterbury stepmom, and then took a live reaction on the air from S's biological mother, Tracy Vallerand.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, April 23: Falling Off the Cross, Twin Stories, Private I For Two
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31:04In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ were shocked that an 84-year-old man was allowed to climb 10 feet up a cross for an Easter re-enactment. Of course, he fell. (0:00) The viral twins from Australia have been everywhere, but Chaz and AJ wanted to learn more about twins from the Tribe. (6:22) Christine Davis, a private investigator, was back in studio wit…
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Pod Pick: Norm Pattis on What Comes Next for Waterbury Stepmom Case
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13:52Chaz and AJ had Norm Pattis on the phone this morning, to talk about the upcoming court date for the Waterbury stepmom. Plus, what he thinks she will need to do over the next year to keep the trial as fair as possible.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, April 22: The Pope, Gout, and More on the New England Serial Killer
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1:10:22Chaz and AJ started the show talking about the death of the Pope, and immediately got a call from a Tribe member about a conspiracy theory. The guys then tried to come up with a more entertaining way to select the next Pope. (0:00) Chaz was in charge of the Top 10 list today, which he thought would be the songs most likely to be on the Pope's playl…
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Pod Pick: Remembering Jay "Iceman" Piccirillo
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52:44Chaz and AJ spent a lot of time this morning remembering Jay Piccirillo, The Ice Man. Callers from the Bridgeport community, his friend group, and family members all called in to share stories of Jay's gigantic personality and generosity.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, April 21: The New England Serial Killer, and Firework Fugitives Caught in West Haven
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22:26Chaz and AJ brought back Jane Boroski to talk about the potential of a New England serial killer on the loose, with potential victims in a number of CT towns. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ read about a couple of fugitives arrested in West Haven, on numerous fireworks-related charges. (14:09)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, April 18th: The Tribe Is Working On Good Friday, Scot Haney Sings Karaoke, Frank Pepe's Unveils A New Pie
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57:55The Tribe calls in to let Chaz & AJ know if they're working on Good Friday. (0:00) AJ wrote a parody song for Scot Haney (10:41) Chaz & Aj talk about things the Tribe does better stoned (26:00) Frank Pepe's joins Chaz & AJ in-studio to unveil a new pizza. (45:30)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: Jane Boroski, Survivor Of The Connecticut River Valley Killer
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18:41Jane Boroski, host of the podcast "Invisible Tears" survived an attempt on her life by the Connecticut River Valley Killer and joins Chaz & Aj to tell the tale. Photo Credit: Jane BoroskiBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: An Interview With William DuVall Of Alice In Chains
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15:42Chaz & AJ talk with William DuVall of Alice In Chains about joining the band, trading cassette tapes, and William's favorite power ballads. Photo Credit: ReutersBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, April 17: Waterbury Step-Mom's Lawyer Responds To Statement, Jimmy Koplik On His Favorite Power Ballads
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54:58John Kaloidis responds to the statement from the Waterbury captive. (0:00) Dumb Ass News: A little girl terroizes an airplane passenger with a fork. (14:45) Jimmy Koplik talks with Chaz & Aj about upcoming concerts and his favorite power ballads. (33:30)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, April 16th: Katy Perry, Gayle King, Fire Back At People Who Say They Are Not Astronauts
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40:13The women of the most recent Blue Origin flight say they are astronauts who were on a journey akin to Alan Shepard. Chaz & AJ believe otherwise.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: The Waterbuy Captive Issues His First Statement, Amanda Nardozzi Calls Into The Show
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36:16The Waterbury captive issued his first statement. (0:00) Amanda Nardozzi, Executive Director of Safe Haven chats with Chaz & AJ about his statement and possible next steps. (13:45) Photo Credit: Amanda NardozziBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: Comptroller Sean Scanlon's Plan To Help Firefighters In Need
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24:16Comptroller Sean Scanlon talks with Chaz & Aj about his plan for helping save firefighters.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, April 15: Blue Origin Takes Flight With Katy Perry Aboard, Tattoo Convention Interviews, And Sam Parnia Brings Folks Back From The Dead
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57:02Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket takes flight with an all female celebrity crew. (0:00) Chaz & AJ talk tattoo conventions & bad tattoo decisions. (18:06) Doctor Sam Parnia says dead doesn't mean dead. (32:45)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: Nathan Grubbe On Rory McIlroy's Masters Win
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16:41Nathan Grubbe talks with Chaz & AJ and shares his insight into Rory McIlroy's win on the Masters tournament.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, April 14th: Uconn's Victory Parade, Coachella Surprises, and Lorin Richardson In Studio
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1:09:22Uconn Womans Basketball celebrates their 12th championship with a parade in Hartford. (0:00) Coachella surprised with some major celebrity guests. (11:12) Lorin Richardson joins Chaz & Aj in studio and reveals she's never ridden a bike! (36:28)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, April 11: The Worst Massage In History, Relaxing ASMR, And a Man Who Drinks His Own Urine
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54:40A man is sent to the hospital after a masseuse almost kills him. (0:00) Chaz & AJ try their hand at relaxing ASMR. (4:42) Troy Casey joins the show to talk about what it's like being a certified health nut. (33:08)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Pod Pick: Kenneth Gray's Insight Into The Helicopter Crash In NY, Nathan Grubbe On The Travelers Championship
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14:40Kenneth Gray speaks with Chaz & Aj about the horrific helicopter crash that happened in NY on Thursday. (0:00) Nathan Grubbe talks with Chaz & AJ about the prestigious Traveler's Golf Championship. (7:26)By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, April 10: The Traffic Nightmare Day; The Dumb Reason You Were Fired; Mike Cerulli; and The Attack On the Easter Bunny
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57:02Comedian Dan Shea joined Chaz and AJ in studio this morning on what turned out to be one of the biggest traffic nightmares in quite some time, with a tractor-trailer overturned on 95. Chaz and AJ took calls from the Tribe, many who were sitting in the mess on the roads. (0:00) Dumb Ass News: Anthony Avallone of Reitman Inc., called in to discuss th…
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Podpick: Jimmy Koplik and the Mystery Superstar Almost Arrested
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22:09Chaz and AJ caught up with LiveNation's Jimmy Koplik this morning and things started off with a fun guessing game to figure out the mystery female superstar whose name begins with a "B" who was nearly arrested for smoking pot before a show at the New Haven Coliseum back in the 70s. Listen to find out who it was!…
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Pod Pick: Steve Gagne, Owner Of The Wicked Fun Club Takes Questions From The Tribe
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25:02Steve Gagne, Owner of the Wicked Fun Swingers Club spoke with Chaz & AJ on the towns recent attempt to shut down his club. He also answered questions about "the lifestyle" from the Tribe. Photo Credit: Steve GagneBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, April 9: Vince Launches A New Fragrance, Real Estate Questions With John Carbutti & Eating Floor Pizza
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28:02Chaz & AJ help Vince with his new fragrance line with a little help from Chat GPT. (0:00) A 911 dispatcher is accused of ordering breakfast while answering calls. (4:45) Johnathan Carbutti answers real estate questions from the Tribe. (10:30) A delievery man drops a pizza and puts it back in the box (20:20)…
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Pod Pick: Vince Candelora Talks Energy Costs In Connecticut
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11:26Vince Candelora talks with Chaz & AJ about the $275M Eversource energy credit that was put on hold. Photo Credit: Getty ImagesBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, April 4: A Gender Reveal Doesn't Go As Expected, Animal Attacks and Karl Mitchell, Tiger Wrangler
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44:25Chaz & AJ talk with Channel 3 news reporter Dylan Fearon about updates from the Waterbury Step-mom case. On Dumb Ass News, a gender reveal doesn't go as planned. The guys talk animal attacks and an interview with Karl Mitchell, a Hollywood tiger wrangler. Photo Credit: Karl MitchellBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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