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PODCAST – Tuesday, January 26: A Speech Pathologist Diagnoses AJ’s Flubbles; Bad TV And Movie Prison Portrayals; Dumb Ass News

Vaccine scheduling has become a major point of contention between teachers and the Board of Ed in the Pomperaug school district, because the organizers got themselves the vaccine ahead of many others. Then, Scot Haney from Channel 3 was on to talk about the snow coming this afternoon and evening. (0:00)

Speech pathologist Rachel was on to evaluate AJ’s flubbles, and offer a basic diagnosis for the cause. (13:01)

Sean Hennessey was in prison at age 16, and learned a lot about “the rules of survival.” Chaz and AJ wanted to know who on the show would have the roughest time inside, and which TV show or movie had the most ridiculous portrayal of what life is like locked up. (15:49)

Dumb Ass News – Chaz and AJ had some (brief) audio of a Sheriff’s Deputy having sex at Universal Studios, over a live mic. Then, a viral review for an intimate product turned into a brainstorming session to re-name it. (37:20)

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Choice Pet Celebrates the Opening of Their Ridgefield Store

Choice Pet, the Connecticut based pet specialty retailer, announces the Grand Opening of their Ridgefield, CT location in the former PetValu site at 125 Danbury Road this Saturday, January 30th, 2021. The event, which celebrates the opening of their 15th location and marks 42 years in business in Connecticut, will be held during normal business hours of 8am to 9pm. The whole community is welcome to come visit and enjoy the Choice Pet experience.

Choice Pet was founded in 1979 with a central promise to offer quality, inspiration and choice to pet lovers in the Northeast. Their knowledgeable staff offer a carefully curated selection of natural, organic, holistic, and premium products. Continuing to strive to offer more of the best to the community of pet lovers they serve, the Ridgefield location has been refreshed and updated while maintaining the services the Ridgefield community have come to love and rely on. Choice Pet will continue to offer self-serve baths but now, 20% of all profits from the baths will be donated directly to local animal rescue and welfare organizations. Choice Pet will also continue to operate a renovated and updated grooming center reflective of the Choice Pet experience opening March 1st.

Lawrence Bocchiere, Director of Operations for Choice Pet, says, “We are excited to mark our long-term presence in the Ridgefield community with a day of celebration and we can’t wait to introduce the residents of Ridgefield to Choice Pet. We are always looking for ways to make the experience of having a pet more fulfilling and more convenient by offering our wide selection in our neighborhood locations, as well as the opportunity for curbside pick-up and to shop local online and have items delivered right to your home.”

Choice Pet Ridgefield is proud to be a strong presence in the community, as are all 16 Choice Pet locations throughout the CT, NJ and NY areas. Local ownership, lower prices, knowledgeable staff and the best in organic, grain-free and natural products make Choice Pet a top choice for the highest quality in-store and online shopping experience. For details, directions to all locations, and to shop online,

Visit ChoicePet.com

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, January 26

7:09 – WFSB’s Scot Haney

7:30 – Rachel Criscuolo, Speech Language Pathologist and Owner of “Speech Pathology Group & Rehab Services of CT”

8:00 – Joanne Conlan, Chairwoman, New Haven St Patrick’s Day Parade

8:20 – Sean Henessey, Stand-up comedian and roaster who has sent most of his life in prison

Throwback Concert: ZZ Top at The XL Center 1994

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 1994!

That year ZZ Top came to Connecticut and rocked Hartford’s XL Center (which was then called the Hartford Civic Center). ZZ Top was supporting its eleventh studio album, “Antenna,” and they brought special guest George Thorogood & The Destroyers with them.

Today we look back at this show…

ZZ Top

Tour: Antenna

Special Guest: George Thorogood & The Destroyers

May 24, 1994

The XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut

Band Members: Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard

Setlist*

World of Swirl
Pincushion
Breakaway
Waitin’ for the Bus
Jesus Just Left Chicago
I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide
Cheap Sunglasses
Tell It
A Fool For Your Stockings
Sleeping Bag
She Loves My Automotive
Antenna Head
Legs
Gimme All Your Lovin’
La Grange (with Slopping Drunk Jam)
Sharp Dressed Man
Viva Las Vegas (Elvis Presley cover / cover)
Tush (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

Check out these clips of ZZ Top in Hartford

PODCAST – Monday, January 25: Remembering Larry King; Six Bank Heists In Three Hours; Dumb Ass News

Chaz and AJ spoke with Tom Cantone from Mohegan Sun, who knew Larry King very well. Plus, audio from Larry’s career, including the funny story that led to him taking the name “King.” (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – If your goal is to stay out of Dumb Ass News, rule number one would be not to text Chaz RIGHT before the segment. Jennifer learned this the hard way, after we all learned about the clogged toilet she left for Chaz for when he gets home. (17:35)

Gianni Russo also knew Larry King pretty well, and shared some stories about seeing him often. He also talked about a heist that he knew intimately, six banks in three hours! (21:37)

Dumb Ass News – For a guy who works out a lot, AJ really loves himself some fast food. Who knew he had so much knowledge about Jack In the Box? (36:11)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, January 25

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7:00 – Tom Cantone, Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment at Mohegan Sun

7:30 – Mike the Ufologist

8:00 – NFL Agent Joe Linta

8:20 – Gianni Russo, Actor and former Mobster

9:30 – Comedian and Actor Bob Saget

Throwback Concert: Aerosmith at New Haven Coliseum 1994

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another historic year in our history: 1994!

WPLR’s studio at the time was on Dixwell Avenue in Hamden, which was a short drive to New Haven Coliseum. WPLR and The Coliseum had a long history of welcoming some of the biggest rock acts to New Haven. In the summer of 1994 “99 Rock” WPLR welcomed Aerosmith to New Haven Coliseum. Originally scheduled for January 8, 1994, the show got postponed to August. Jackyl was also on the bill, supporting their latest album “Push Comes To Shove.”

Today we look back at that show…

Aerosmith

Tour: Get A Grip

Special Guest: Jackyl

August 11, 1994

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Setlist*

Eat The Rich
Toys In The Attic
Fever
Draw The Line
F.I.N.E.
Rag Doll
Cryin’
Crazy
Mama Kin
Boogie Man
Shut Up and Dance
Drum Solo
Stop Messin’ Around (Fleetwood Mac cover)
Mannish Boy (Muddy Waters cover)
Janie’s Got a Gun
Love In An Elevator
Dude (Looks Like A Lady)
Sweet Emotion
Chip Away The Stone (encore)
Dream On (encore)
Livin’ On The Edge (encore)
Walk This Way (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

Check out these live performances of Aerosmith in New Haven

PODCAST – Friday, January 22: Dumb Ass News Testicle Fight; Ashley’s Terrible Movie Knowledge; Celebs Call In For Fun Fact Friday

Mitch Hallock the “King of the Nerds” was on the phone, as Ashley continued to horrify and disappoint Chaz and AJ with her glaring lack of movie knowledge. (0:00)

New Haven mayor Justin Elicker recently decided to seek re-election. Chaz and AJ had him on the phone to help, though maybe it backfired. At least they left him with a good idea for viral marketing and exposure. (15:07)

Dumb Ass News – A man was arrested for a fight over a testicle. While discussing the details, the Tribe called in their stories about missing testicles. (28:37)

More Tribe stories about horrible testicle incidents, including a golfing accident and a good reminder that nail guns are not toys. (38:27)

During Fun Fact Friday, Bernie Sanders called in to talk about the crazy viral meme of him in a chair wearing mittens, and then David Letterman and Paul Schaffer talked about pineapples. (44:06)

Boss Keith always sounds angry during his Top 5 lists, but wanted to try and focus on his sensitive side this morning. Instead, he was mocked for his emotional attachment to fake people. (54:01)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Friday, January 22

7:00 – New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker

7:34 – Scot Haney

8:00 – Jay Moran, Vice President of Athletics at the University of Bridgeport

9:00 –Dr. Abe Fridman, Griffin Health

9:30 – Boss Keith

Throwback Concert: Yes at The XFINITY Theatre 2004

99.1 PLR celebrates 50 years! This week we are celebrating another great year in our history: 2004!

That year we saw YES hit the road to celebrate its 35th Anniversary. We were thrilled to welcome them to Connecticut, not once but TWICE! The band play at Mohegan Sun Arena on May 12, 2004 and then returned in the summer at Hartford’s XFINITY Theatre.

Today we look back at their show in Hartford…

Yes

Tour: 35th Anniversary Tour

Special Guest: Dream Theater

August 22, 2004

The XFINITY Theatre in Hartford, Connecticut

Band Lineup: John Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Chris Squire and Alan White

Setlist*

Close to the Edge
America (Simon & Garfunkel cover)
I’ve Seen All Good People
Mind Drive (Part 1)
South Side of the Sky
Foot Prints
Mind Drive (Part 2)
Clap (Steve Howe solo)
Long Distance Runaround
Wonderous Stories
Roundabout
Owner of a Lonely Heart
And You and I
Awaken
Yours Is No Disgrace (encore)

*source: setlist.fm

Check out these live performances from the Yes 35th Anniversary Tour