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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, November 19

6:00. If you’re flying to your Thanksgiving destination get ready for some not so holiday like behavior.
6:20. AJ did a great job raising money for the toy drive but how did he do on the whole talking thing? The Flubble montage!
6:30. Call in your nightmare landlord or nightmare tenants. Nightmare HOA rules count! Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to see Journey and Toto. 877-764-2535
7:00. Naugatuck Police Officer down and he needs our assistance. Michelle, Lt. Mark Pettinicchi’s wife, on the phone. If you can, please donate to their GoFundMe page.
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Drivers Warned to watch out for horny deer. And a song written for a hernia.
7:30. Channel 3’s Scot Haney. What’s on his Thanksgiving plate?
8:00. An Airbnb in Hamden voted best in Connecticut.
8:20. Comedian Mo Mussa was almost dead. He is opening for Eric Nuemann tomorrow, Saturday, November 20! You can purchase tickets HERE! 8:30. How you almost died. No illness please. Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to see Journey and Toto. 877-764-2535
9:00. Eric Clapton‘s guitar and other cool things you can buy for the holidays. Martin Nolan, Executive Director of Julien’s Auctions. You can register to bid HERE!
9:20. Dumb Ass News. AJ did a great job raising money for the toy drive but how did he do on the whole talking thing? The Flubble montage is next.
9:30. Boss Keith’s Top 5.

PODCAST – Thursday, November 18: Christmas Tree Shortage; How You Can Get Paid Leave; Holiday Travel Issues

Another shortage to be concerned about this holiday season. Chaz and AJ spoke with Brad Wells of Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton, who warned us that there is a Christmas tree shortage this year. (0:00)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ talking about the viral video depicting Brass Against’s lead singer peeing on a fan, on stage. Jimmy admitted he has seen a performer urinate on stage before, but it was during sound check and definitely not on purpose. (9:55)

The ways you can get paid leave, according to Andrea from CT Paid Leave. Plus, the big issues coming your way next week for holiday traveling, according to AAA. (30:29)

In less than 5 minutes, Chaz lost all his excitement for the holiday season, just by talking to AJ, Ashley and Phil. (43:21)

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The Local Bands Show 11/21/21

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 that will be featured this Sunday….

Christine Ohlman – Bring It With When You Come
Shellye Valauskas – Do Over
The Macaroons – Nosh
Shandy Lawson – Thankful
Glambat – Bad Self
Eric Nassau – People Everywhere
Cobalt Rhythm Kings – Cross Eyed Mama
Mighty Tortuga – Reverie
The Gravel Pit – New Haven

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, November 18

6:00. More brazen thefts at big stores.
6:20. A door dash worker left behind a gift that got her fired. What got you fired? Or why you fired someone?
6:30. Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to see Journey and Toto at the XL center. 877-764-2535
7:00. Looks like we found another thing we have a shortage of… This one if you want it you’re gonna have to get it now. Brad Wells from Fairview Tree Farm.
7:20. Dumb ass news. Man riding on Hood having a beer at 74 mph
7:30. Odd thing you saw or heard on a service call. Ralph from Madison and Samantha from Hamden.
8:00. Maybe criminal charges are coming for Alec Baldwin? Attorney Norm Pattis.
8:20. Has anyone peed on stage during one of Jimmy‘s shows? Concert God Jimmy Koplik.
8:40. This day in Connecticut concert history.
9:00. “Triple A” says millions of New Englanders will do this over Thanksgiving. Plus, Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of CT Paid Leave.
9:20. Dumb ass news.

Photos: Food Drive for The Spooner House

Chaz hanging out at the Smile Dental and Sofferman Family Thanksgiving Food Drive for The Spooner House. What a great turnout! Our friends from Park City Ford showed up with 100 turkeys!

PODCAST – Wednesday, November 17: Cars Keep Driving Into Buildings; The Anything Goes Dating App; Will The New Ghostbusters Be Good?

A car plowed through the wall of a Connecticut business. While Chaz and AJ discussed the details of the story, a pattern emerged from other, similar incidents. (0:00)

With the Toy Drive officially announced, Chaz and AJ are now looking to bring in some more local musicians. Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on the phone to help them narrow down the list of big name performers that live locally. (12:53)

Dumb Ass News – A serial blanket draper is wanted by police. This is a crime? (20:47)

While discussing a new dating app where “anything goes,” the conversation turned to explicit pictures. Ashley was dumb-founded when she heard someone had never sent pictures like that to anyone before. (26:00)

Movie critic Joe Meyers was on to talk about the latest Ghostbusters trailer, before the movie opens this weekend. He seems to think this time around, the fans will be much happier with the end product. (43:58)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, November 17

6:00. 2 people sent to the hospital after a car plowed through the wall of a Connecticut business.
6:20. A first responder shares some of the strange things he’s heard on calls.
6:30. The odd thing you saw or heard on a service call. Everyone on gets in the running for tickets to see Journey and Toto. Call it in at 877-764-2535
7:00. A winning lottery tickets sold in Milford. Plus- A dating app where anything goes.
7:20. Dumb ass news. A woman calls 911 to report a possum holding her hostage.
7:30. Apparently, there is a long list of people urinating on stage.
8:00. Just in time for the holidays… The top things that fill us with rage!
8:20. Top five Dan Aykroyd movies with Movie Critic Joe Meyers. @joesview on Instagram and Twitter
9:00. Dr. Bruce Sofferman from Smile Dental Center in Shelton.

35th Annual Smile Dental Center and Sofferman Family Thanksgiving Food Drive

TODAY (November 17), 10:00am to 2:00pm

At the Smile Dental Center (1000 Bridgeport Avenue, Shelton)

Financial contributions can also be made securely through PayPal on our website, www.actspooner.org, or via our Facebook fundraiser, “Smile Dental Center’s Fundraiser for Spooner House”

9:20. Dumb ass news. Mom almost hacks having first shot of tequila
9:30. How an accident created a champion’s closer. Drew McIntyre with the WWE is next…

Friday Night Smackdown

At the XL Center in Hartford THIS Friday (11/19)

Purchase tickets at www.xlcenter.com

PODCAST – Tuesday, November 16: Chaz And AJ Toy Drive Announcement; The Odd Things People Do; Channel 3’s Bruce DePrest On His Retirement

The announcement for the 2021 Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus Toy Drive! Join us December 10th at Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven for a whole lot of fun, live music from John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, and holiday cheer. Please bring a donation! (0:00)

Professor Morgan was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the odd things people do, and show how most of time it isn’t so weird after all. Somehow, that turned into a conversation about the recently renovated bathrooms Chaz and AJ have been using in the office building. (6:31)

Channel 3 meteorologist Bruce DePrest has announced his retirement after 43 years on the air. He was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his career in television, and why he decided to walk away now. (20:53)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, November 16

6:00. The Mayoral Race in West Haven is not over!
6:20. Wedding weirdness. Any wedding story we can classify as weird gets you in the running for Journey and Toto tickets. May 11 at the XL center. Call it in! 877-764-2535
7:00. Official Announcement: The Chaz and AJ ‘McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven’ Toy Drive is happening on Friday, December 10 at Jordan’s Furniture in New Haven!!!!!!!
7:20. Dumb Ass News. Why did a band have to apologize for its lead singer.
7:30. What’s the oddest thing about the people in our lives? He is promoting his art exhibit at the Stanley Whitman house in Farmington, “Embracing Strange.” Professor Andy Morgan from the University of New Haven.
8:00. TV Weather guy announces his retirement after 43 years. Bruce on phone. And… A first responder talks about the bizarre things he’s heard on calls.
8:20. Liara Roux, A sex worker and author of “Whore of New York: A Confession”
9:00. A 105 year old breaks the 100 meter record. And… Southbury First Selectman Jeff Manville. You can donate HERE!
9:20. Dumb Ass News. A woman walks into a lion enclosure.

Monday, November 15: Jobs You Can’t Walk Away From; Sopranos Behind The Scenes Stories

With AJ now out of the box, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the jobs that you can’t just walk away from. A few teachers called in, then Al had a story about accidentally turning on the cement mixer while two guys were still in there. (0:00)

Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw was on the phone to recap the trip he and Chaz took to Consiglio’s, and somehow one joke from AJ derailed the whole segment. (8:08)

James Andrew Miller wrote a book on HBO, The Sopranos, and how TV changed when the series became a hit. He shared details from speaking with David Chase, the series creator, and a lot of stories about James Gandolfini. (15:26)

Jason Flint from Park City Ford was on the phone to talk about the 100 turkeys they are donating this week. (32:54)

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