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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Chaz and AJ invited Jennifer and Samantha, two eyewitnesses from yesterday's hostage situation at Foxwoods, on the phone this morning to talk about their experience. Plus, the never-ending gift of Long Island Nancy's video updates, as she shared them to social media throughout the incident.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, October 21: Jimmy Koplik, Wayne Carini's Career with Cars, The Most Annoying Kids on the Planet
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37:28Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to go into more detail about getting Rush into Mohegan Sun for next year's tour. (0:00) Wayne Carini was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about the show "Chasing Classic Cars" getting started, the Stutz Bearcat find, and writing his new book. (13:35) In Dumb Ass News, a…
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Pod Pick: ANOTHER Rush Announcement with Jimmy Koplik
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3:45Right at the end of the show, minutes before the rest of the world found out, Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on live with Chaz and AJ to share excellent news for Rush fans in Connecticut. Dates added to the 2026 tour, including Mohegan Sun! Photo Credit: ReutersBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, October 20: Tonya's Pizza Problem, Busted for Weed, Mike Cerulli and Monster's Ball
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1:13:47Chaz and AJ took a call from Tonya, a New York listener, who was looking for a reason other than pizza to visit CT. Right at the end of her call, she was trying to compliment AJ, but wound up offended the show (momentarily.) (0:00) There's some good news for anyone who's previously been busted in CT for weed. Chaz and AJ shared the information, and…
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Pod Pick: Commander Keith's Top 5 "Old Wives Tales"
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14:27Recently promoted to "Commander Keith," Chaz and AJ welcomed him back in studio for a Top 5 list chock-full of misinformation and sure-fire ways to get people sick.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, October 17: RIP Ace Frehley, The Farting Pants, Roasting Influencers
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52:33Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the passing of Ace Frehley, leaving behind his music, influence and a Hall of Fame career. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman went viral for sharing a hilarious story of embarrassment from her new pants. (14:28) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on early to talk about the legacy of Ace Frehley, specifically how …
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Chaz and AJ were excited to welcome TJ Miller back on the show, even if he nearly missed the call because of his overnight experience in a yurt. TJ is performing at Mohegan's Comix Roadhouse tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, once he finishes his sound bath with chickens. Plus, some progress seems to have been made with the Deadpool team and Ryan Reyn…
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Thursday, October 16: Real Housewives on New Haven Apizza, World Record Joker Collection, Jimmy Koplik's Concert Updates
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1:18:55Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about some serious local headlines, and shifted to a dopey New Haven pizza review from one of the Real Housewives. (0:00) Kate was leading this morning's Chaz and AJ Top 10 list, asking the Tribe to guess the places that most likely to be haunted. (14:18) Quinn Fabas-Smith was on the phone from the Waterbury fire…
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Chaz and AJ only heard recently about the roaming goats of Clinton, who have been on the loose since July. Hannah Sgroi was on the phone to talk about her encounter with the goats, after spending over an hour trying to coax them into her car. Photo credit: Hannah SgroiBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, October 15: Another Folgers Fail, Public Dustups, Ashley Baylor and The Villages, Former FBI Special Agent Tom Simon
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58:02In Bad Idea Island, Chaz and AJ return to yet another Folgers commercial that missed the mark. This time, they knew not to air the completed spot featuring Paul Stanley of KISS. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman is shot after refusing to thank someone for holding the door open. (6:33) Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe about their public dus…
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Pod Pick: Rock Hall of Fame Untold Stories
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17:22Craig Inciardi is one of the founding curators of the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and published a book about getting the whole thing started. Craig was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share stories of finding the original hand-written lyrics for "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix, the strange way Ozzy Osbourne exited a meeting, and how he came t…
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Tuesday, October 14: Incestuous Coffee, The Josh Allen Mailbox, Amy's Tattoo Story
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53:17Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island took down the infamous "incest commercial" from Folgers. Chaz was not immediately on board with the banishment, until the parody "extended cut" painted a clearer picture. (0:00) Joe Rupp was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his viral, life-sized Josh Allen mailbox. Joe admitted his wife was not immediately o…
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Randy Bachman from The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. He'll be at the College Street Music Hall later this month, and went through his whole career on the air today. From seeing Elvis for the first time, making the switch from violin to guitar, and how "Takin' Care of Business" took over 7 yea…
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Monday, October 13: The Saddest Dancer, Derby for Derby, The REAL CT Pizza Trail
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40:56In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of Hilaria Baldwin shedding real tears after her elimination from Dancing With the Stars. (0:00) Scott Derby is running for mayor of Derby. The campaign slogans write themselves, or so we thought. (9:13) Dean Falcone and Gorman Bechard were in studio with Chaz and AJ to cut about 85% of the CT Pizza Trail, re…
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Luke called Chaz and AJ this morning to explain his role as a "hub-son," a term that everyone hates. After his article in the NY Post went viral, Luke was on with Chaz and AJ to explain living at home with mom full time, and wound up in a testy back and forth with comedian Anthony Rodia. Photo credit: Luke Parkhurst…
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Friday, October 10: The Crying Kid Debate, Encounters with Horrible People, Anthony Rodia in Studio
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36:47In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio from a viral video of a mom arguing with a man in a restaurant about her crying child. (0:00) The screaming kid debate continues, as the Tribe called in their stories of encounters with horrible people. (6:48) Comedian Anthony Rodia was in studio, and was immediately upset with Chaz for trying to trick him in…
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Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and More
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24:15Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share even more dates added to the newly announced Rush 50 Something tour. Plus, answering the Tribe's questions about Alex Van Halen, Nickelback, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and the Stevie Nicks show later this month.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, October 9: Bad Idea Island, Stratford's Sinkhole, Waterbury Drivers
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30:35A musical misstep that was so poorly received, it nearly killed two iconic rock careers. Chaz and AJ explored 2011's "Lulu" in Bad Idea Island. (0:00) CT rep Joe Gresko was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the sinkhole being repaired in Stratford, but first entertained the problems existing with the Yankees. (4:46) Brian Turco, with Port…
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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.…
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Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns
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22:44Chaz 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 fee…
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Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush 50 Something Tour Announcement
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Tuesday, October 7: Little Miss No Name, Pissed Off Elephants, Hamden's Problems, New Haven Pizza Museum
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Pod Pick: The Worst Public-Facing Jobs with John Pierson
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Monday, October 6: Diddy Sentenced, Sweden's Whitney Houston (with an AJ Update) and CT's State Roads
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Pod Pick: Shot in the Face, Baboon for a Brother
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20:10Chaz and AJ opened the phone lines for the Tribe to call in their stories to make everyone say, "Wow!" Paul in Danbury was shot in the face, survived, and then smoked the weed he was shot over. Jen in West Haven grew up with a baboon, after her mother stole it from a traveling a circus at the New Haven Coliseum. Photo credit: Getty Images…
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Friday, October 3: Diddy Sentencing, Yankees Win, John Cafferty and an AJ Update
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49:33Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain the Diddy case, and how the sentencing might go. (0:00) The Yankees won, thanks to a huge performance from their rookie pitcher. Joe Zone from WFSB was on to talk about their chances in the next round of the playoffs, and Jennifer called in with an AJ health update. (9:27) Make us sa…
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Chaz and AJ spoke with Mickey Thomas about his career with all the versions of Jefferson Starship, and first finding success with Elvin Bishop. Plus, his thoughts on one of his hits being considered the "worst" rock song, even though it was nominated for a Grammy. Photo credit: Joe SchaefferBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Thursday, October 2: Yankees, The CT Pizza Trail, Jimmy Koplik
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1:01:08The show started with a discussion about the Yankees win, and then shifted into some celebrity gossip about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a wedding guest was called out for rudely ordering a pizza before the food was served during the reception. (9:08) Staying with pizza, Chaz and AJ discussed the newly unveiled CT Pizza T…
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Chaz and AJ spoke with Steel Panther's drummer, Stix Zadinia about their show coming to Toad's Place on October 30th. Stix shared a story about the time they got to perform with Ozzy Osbourne, and how he screwed up an impromptu live moment with Joe Walsh. Photo credit: Dave JacksonBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, October 1: Neil's Donuts, Haunted Valley, Weirdest Jobs with Kent Pierce
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51:26Neil Bukowski was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share the story of how the iconic Neil's Donuts began in Wallingford. A sales meeting with terrible donuts started a years-long process of learning the bakery business and opening his own place. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a, E.R. doctor goes viral on TikTok for sharing a story about the craziest thin…
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Pod Pick: Author Brian Klaas on the Philosophy of "Fluke"
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14:28Chaz and AJ spoke with Brian Klaas, author of the book "Fluke." Chock full of stories that illustrate how minute, seemingly innocuous decisions and actions can have major effects. Sometimes, the difference between life and death is choosing the right necktie. Photo credit: Brian KlaasBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, September 30: Bad Year for Yellow Jackets, Chaz's Nightmare Fridge, Ansonia Mayor Cassetti, AJ Health Update
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1:10:41Norm Patterson was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the bad year for yellow jackets, after being stung thousands of times already throughout the summer. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman yawned so hard that it broke her neck, and nearly killed her. (13:25) Chaz shared a horror story about his latest hobby house, which included the fridge …
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Pod Pick: Bridgeport's Building Implosion and Jose's Never-Ending Call
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20:28Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the implosion of the old power plant, and the next steps for the iconic smokestack. During the Mayor's call, Jose called in to advocate for the city, and derail the show with his thoughts and stories. Photo credit: Getty Images…
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Monday, September 29: Skin Conditions in the E.R., Durham Fair Audio, Ryder Cup Fan Frenzy
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48:19Dr. Ron Clark was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to handle the Top 10 list. Dr. Clark asked the Tribe to call in the skin conditions that are brought into the E.R. most often. (0:00) The Durham Fair was a massive success over the weekend, which included a 1,000+ pound pumpkin demolishing a car. Vince spoke with some folks who were visit…
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Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the planned strikes for school bus drivers, and figured that has to be one of the most underappreciated jobs in the state. Adam, a real life school bus driver, called in to talk about the job and the worst parts.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Friday, September 26: Sentencing the Daycare Dirtbag, Duct Taped on a Plane, Attack Squirrels
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43:08A Middletown daycare worker was sentenced to 8 years for tossing a 2-year-old "like luggage." How much time will she actually serve? Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to explain the nuances of the criminal court system. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman freaks out on a plane and is duct taped to her chair. She put on one hell of a show, though. …
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Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik Teases a Big Announcement
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22:51Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about the updates to the PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford Civic Center) ahead of the Stevie Nicks show, and gave a teaser for a big announcement on Monday for one of the Tribe's most frequently asked about concerts. Plus, Dave from Massachusetts had some observations about the Foo …
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Thursday, September 25: Mike Lapitino's Top 10 Cartoon Characters, Bears in Simsbury Homes, Collective Soul's Will Turpin
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49:00Mike Lapitino was on the phone to handle the Chaz and AJ Top 10 list this morning, all about his favorite classic cartoon characters. (0:00) AJ was on the phone with an update from his hospital room, and hung around to comment on a news story about a bear that invaded a home in Simsbury. (19:03) The Tribe was calling in with their encounters with "…
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Pod Pick: Foo Fighters Played Toad's Place Last Night
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34:02Chaz and AJ spent a lot of the morning talking about last night's Foo Fighters show at Toad's Place. The band played nearly 30 songs, showcased their new drummer, Ilan Rubin, and gave all the fans everything they wanted. Plus, stories from the front row and Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik on the timeline for the whole day.…
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Wednesday, September 24: Jose's Call, Kinky Camp with Meg and Chris, AJ Update
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51:26Jose called Chaz and AJ during the Top 10 list, but talked more about how loud his concert experience was last night. (0:00) Retired Secret Service Paul Eckloff was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the recent cell scam that was dismantled, which had the capability to completely lock down NYC's cell towers. (13:16) In Dumb Ass News, a ful…
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Pod Pick: Behind the Scenes of Bringing the Foo Fighters to Toad's Place
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22:00Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the details that fell into place to bring the Foo Fighters to Toad's Place tonight. The band decided on playing select clubs, and the history of Toad's Place was a major selling point.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Tuesday, September 23: Foo Fighters Surprise CT, and Comedian Drew Lynch on the Phone
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46:58The state was shocked and excited when the Foo Fighters made a surprise announcement yesterday, that they are performing at Toad's Place tonight! News 8 sent Bob Wilson to talk to the folks in line, and they all had great answers for how they heard the news. (0:00) Of course, not everyone could get tickets, so some folks waited for hours with no lu…
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Sgt. Luke Davis was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to make the announcement that he is returning to patrol, with Sgt. Rodney Valdes stepping in as the new Public Information Officer. The Tribe then did their best to stump both troopers with their best movie quotes.By Chaz and AJ Audio
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Monday, September 22: Crushing ATVs, Celebrity Encounters, Enraging Gene Simmons
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45:07North Haven's Mike Freda was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about New Haven's plan to crush hundreds of illegal ATVs and dirtbikes. Mike says this has been a big problem in surrounding towns, and no one is going to put up with it any longer. He also introduced the whole show to new word! (0:00) Tribe member Rocco was on the pho…
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This morning's Top 10 list was hosted by AJ, all about the film franchises that are ripe for a Hollywood do-over. In typical AJ fashion, he half-remembered most of the movies and overly complicated the "little tidbits" for his list. Then, Jennifer was on the phone as AJ explained his next cancer treatment, why he'll be out of the studios for a few …
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Friday, September 19: The Jimmy Kimmel Thing, Married at a Chili's, Charles Ramsey the Viral King
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43:55Ryan McCormick is a PR guy in New York, and was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to unravel the whole Jimmy Kimmel thing. (0:00) Garrett and Ash joined Chaz and AJ in studio to talk about getting married at the Bristol Chili's. They estimated the whole evening cost less that $80. (13:58) In Dumb Ass News, a true king of Viral City, revisiting the Char…
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Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to answer any and all questions from the Tribe about concerts. Are Rush really going to get back together? Will we see the Foo Fighters in CT again? Plus, a teaser of an announcement for a big show coming soon. Then, Alice Cooper was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his spotty career as …
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Thursday, September 18: Remembering "Hurl," AJ's Ice Cream Story, Legendary Viral Sweet Brown
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30:36Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island sent another poorly received gameshow into the forever land of shame. "Hurl!" was a real show, lasted only one season, and dared all of their contestants not to throw up. (0:00) Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories of being hit by a car. Bob remembered some his incident, the headlights, the artic wind, …
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Pod Pick: The Death Clock App that Predicts Your Death
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13:49Chaz and AJ spoke with Brent Frenson, creator of the Death Clock app, which he believes can accurately predict the date and manner of death for users. Photo credit: Getty ImagesBy Chaz and AJ Audio
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Wednesday, September 17: Fireworks on a Birthday Cake, Fired for Social Media, A Viral King of Internet History
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46:11In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of what sounded like a happy birthday celebration, until the cake candles turned out to be fireworks. Plus, a woman in Florida was arrested for driving the wrong way on the highway. (0:00) Social media will get you in trouble on job interviews. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories with Anthony A…
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