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PODCAST – Monday, January 30: Steve Augeri; Hartford Plane Crash; Football Weekend Recap

Steve Augeri has some new music out, and was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the project. First, he shared his story of joining Journey as their lead singer, the job he had while out of music for a short time, and the surprise guest that co-wrote a song with him for his latest album. (0:00)

Dick Knapinski is a plane and aviation expert, and joined Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the accident in Hartford. Dick was as stunned and surprised as the rest of us that the pilot was OK following the crash. (7:13)

Dumb Ass News – After hearing about custom-built “kit” planes, Chaz and AJ got an email from a listener who lost their propeller, mid-flight! (19:54)

The Super Bowl is set, NFL Agent Joe Linta was on with his early prediction for the winner, and his thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals player crying on the bench at the end of the game. (20:38)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, January 30

6:00. 100,000 chickens died in a Connecticut fire. And- The lottery curse strikes again!

6:20. When Steve Perry left the band Journey called this guy and asked him to fill the incredible void.

6:30. Guess where the most congested corridor in the United States is?

6:40. Where is there ALWAYS traffic? (877) 764-2535

7:00. A pilot ejected from a plane during a crash in Hartford. Plane expert Dick Knapinski Director of Communications for the Experimental Aircraft Association

7:20. Dumb Ass News: A school cafeteria worker in trouble for selling a special dessert.

7:30. Stunt or Stupid. How many balloons can AJ pop with his ass in 60 seconds?

8:00. Five cops busted for the murder during a traffic stop. We’ll talk to Hartford Detective Brian Foley. Also-We’re making a Super Bowl bet.

8:20. A fan reveals how they snuck into a Guns and Roses concert.

8:30. Call in if you snuck into a concert or event. (successfully or not) (877) 764-2535

9:00. Who will win the Super Bowl? Let’s ask NFL agent Joe Linta.

Also- the Connecticut native who’s become the Henry Ford of tiny Houses.

9:20. Dumb Ass News: Lifeguards no longer need to know how to swim.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. The category: Movie cars. The Prize: Tickets to see Shinedown and Three Days Grace.

PODCAST – Friday, January 27: Florida Woman Rescued From Storm Drain For Third Time; AI Writing Programs; Boss Keith’s Top 5

Dumb Ass News – A Florida woman had to be rescued from a storm drain, after becoming trapped. This happened THREE times. (0:00)

Artificial intelligence programs are getting pretty good at writing things, including speeches for politicians. A representative read one to Congress recently, prompting Chaz and AJ to immediately call Steve Greenberg “The Gadget Guy” for more information about how prominent these programs will become in the future. (8:31)

Dumb Ass News – Chaz and AJ share with you their best (or worst?) flubbles of the week. Every time someone screws up their words, it goes into a file to share in the Friday montage. (25:02)

Boss Keith’s Top 5 proves what we all knew about him already: he cares way more about Oscar nominated movies, than classified documents. (29:13)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, January 27

6:00. The first artist to be announced for the Sound on Sound music fest was released on this show yesterday… by accident.

6:20. The top 5 Flubbles of the week.

6:30. Pick a new movie and old movie that AJ should see. Call in: (877) 764-2535

7:00. A cat that would stop at nothing to get a piece of pizza. And comedian Dom Fig is in the studio.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A Florida woman rescued from a storm drain… For the third time.

7:30. Scot Haney. The oddest place someone brought you on a first date.

8:00. A big time foodie magazine has named the top diner in Connecticut

8:20. Summer vacation planning is happening now. Places in America to avoid. Call in: (877) 764-2535

9:00. Was this the first speech written by artificial intelligence to be read on the House floor?

9:20. Dumb Ass News. The top 5 Flubbles of the week.

9:30. From the core of the earth to the NFL playoffs, Boss Keith’s Top 5 takes on this weeks news.

PODCAST – Thursday, January 26: Jimmy Koplik; All About Ozempic; Toys You’ve Kept From Childhood

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was not impressed with the list of recently eligible acts for Rock Hall induction, so instead, he offered up a big name that has committed to Sound on Sound in 2023. (0:00)

Dr. Wong was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Ozempic, the drug for diabetic patients that has been in high demand. The demand, unfortunately, seems to come mostly from people who are not diabetic, because a side effect of the drug is weight loss. (11:08)

Stump the Chumps! Can the Tribe get their classic rock song lyrics past Chaz and AJ? (25:16)

AJ was all too excited to share the toys he has kept from his childhood, which lead to the Tribe calling in the toys they have kept. “Fish Nipples” was ready to share his over the phone, but it did not go as planned. (38:01)

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The Local Bands Show 1/29/23

Join Rick Allison and Frank Critelli every Sunday at 10pm for “The Local Bands Show” on 99.1 PLR!

Send your original music to [email protected] or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday….

Big Fat Combo – It Wasn’t Easy Getting Into This
The Furors – Her Mary Way
Frank Critelli – Tonight
Goodnight Moonshine – Its Harder Than It Should Be
Stephen Peter Rodgers – Back Into The Muddy Water
Wolf Harbor – Captain’s Lament
The Tines – Collarbone
Carrie Ashton – Miserable

Support your Local Bands!

Support Local Businesses who support Local Bands…

New England Brewing – 175 Amity Road, Woodbridge

Brian’s Guitars – 453 W. Main Street, Cheshire

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, January 26

6:00. Dogs in restaurants and your electric bill. Also, Pat Oates joins us in the studio.

6:20. Adults keep an average of 20 toys from their childhood. What was your go to?

7:00. A cat stolen in a robbery in Shelton.

7:20. Why Jesus was kicked out of an Exodus concert.

7:30. AJ shared his ghost story with Ruth yesterday. Ruth still came to work today.

7:40. Tell us your ghost story? Call (877) 764-2535

8:00. Comedian says she didn’t even know she was on Ozempic. We have a doctor on the phone to talk about the controversial drug being used for weight loss.

8:20. Let’s run through this weeks concert announcements with Jimmy Koplik.

8:30. Who should be on this years Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot?

9:00. A Connecticut native created a company that mass produces tiny houses.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A girl looking for proof of Santa goes to the police.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. The category: Classic Rock song lyrics. The Prize: Tickets to see Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH. (877) 764-2535

PODCAST – Wednesday, January 25: Tips To Help You Find A New Job; Conspiracy Theories; Survivalist Tips

Anthony Avallone of Reitmann Personnel has his Top 5 tips to help you find a new job. Most often, he says, the best job is the job you’ve already got. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – A bar recovered a purse that was left behind by it’s owner, only to find it was filled with an insane item. Chaz and AJ ask Ruth to share what she keeps in her bag, to see how weird this is. (11:33)

Conspiracy theories are rampant online, including a recently trending one about Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the theories they subscribe to and believe. (15:57)

Survivalist Kevin Estela was on with his thoughts about the missing actor, Julian Sands. How long could someone survive outdoors, with limited resources? Plus, his tips to help keep you alive if you ever find yourself in a similar situation. (27:52)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, January 25

6:00. A world famous company is leaving Connecticut. And – Is tipping out of control? Many say yes.

6:20. The latest song to be attacked by the woke. Which other songs could be next? Call (877) 764-2535

7:00. Top 5 ways to jump start your career. Anthony Avalone, President of Reitman Personnel.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A bartender finds a lost purse. No one could believe what was inside.

7:30. There is a conspiracy theory on Damar Hamlin from the Bills and his appearance at the game. Was it really him?

7:40. Conspiracy theories? Do you have any? Call (877) 764-2535

8:00. An actor went hiking and has now been missing for 12 days. Could you survive two weeks in the woods? Survivalist Kevin Estella on the phone.

8:20. None of us care about the Oscar nominations but it is fun to point out how bad they screwed it up again. Joe Meyers, movie guy, up next.

8:30. Movies from 2022 we should all see. (877) 764-2535

9:00. We were talking about scams yesterday. Apparently there is a big one involving weed. Kristen Johnson from the Better Business Bureau .

9:20. Dumb Ass News. An inmate said that thing they found up there wasn’t what they thought it was.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. The category: Western movies. The prize: Tickets to see Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH.

PODCAST – Tuesday, January 24: Slow Left Lane Drivers; Zoom Rant; Duped By A Mooch

Vince Candelora, CT House Minority leader was on with Chaz and AJ to brainstorm some solutions to a problem that has plagued the state for a long time – slow drivers clogging up the left lane. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – An emotional worker began ranting at his boss during a Zoom call, which of course was promptly recorded and shared publicly by a co-worker. (14:05)

Duped by a Mooch, part two. More calls from the Tribe with stories of scams, swindlers and cheats. (19:59)

Dating coach Kimmie Seltzer was on to help Andrew with his dating profile, after he was ghosted by a date over the weekend. (33:37)

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