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Matt from the Water Doctor was on to talk about being one of the proud sponsors for this year’s Toy Drive. Then Nick the Science Guy was on to explain the “Christmas Star” that will be visible this month. (9:25)

Dumb Ass News – Who would call themselves a professional cook it they can’t pronounce microwave? (22:34)

The Battle of the Broadcasters. Birthday boy AJ vs. Teresa Dufour from News 8! A round of Chubby Bunny. Who can fit more marshmallows in their mouth? (29:42)

For AJ’s birthday, a very special song by Chaz’s wife, Jennifer. (36:49)

FOX 61’s Jimmy Altman calls in for his first ever Toy Drive appearance, happily offered up one of his 38 (!!) Emmy awards, and shared a story that made Ashley cry. (38:57)

As a special treat, AJ got to speak with two of his favorite guests, Wayne Carini from Chasing Classic Cars, and Jay Leno! Oh, also his mom from Florida! (48:55)

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The Local Bands Show 12/13/20

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….

Gravel Pit – Sucking on a Holiday Treat
The Wind Up – Who Cried Run
Tom Guerra – It’s All In The Skies
Michael James Anderson – Drag The Coast
Kierstin Sieser – In The Reading
Mountain Laurel – Smile In Your Eyes
Cursive Is Code – The Grand Libido
Steve Mednick – Riding On A River of Tears

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, December 10

6:20 – Angelo, the Elf from Staven

6:50 – Debra Greenwood, The Center for Family Justice

7:00 – Nick the Science Guy

7:00 – Matt McCoy, The Water Dr

7:30 – Teresa Dufour

7:30 – Andre in Derby

The Bands Andre sings for:

7:40 – Mayor David Cassetti of Ansonia

8:20 – Concert God Jimmy Koplik

9:00 – Jim Altman, Fox 61

9:00 – Ian Cunningham

9:30 – AJ’s Mom

9:30 – Wayne Carini, Owner of F40 Motorsports

9:40- Andy, Art’s TV & Appliance

PODCAST – Wednesday, December 9: Toy Drive Week Continues; PS5 Madness; How Ozzy Celebrates Christmas

Around 100 people waited in line to get their hands on the elusive PS5 at a WalMart in Detroit, only to find out they didn’t have any. The real fun part of the story was the reporter’s voice. (0:00)

Roger Susanin from Channel 3 WFSB did one of his hardest interviews, with his own daughter. Roger doubled as the interviewer, and the translator so we could all understand what’s on her Christmas list. (6:35)

David from Team INC was on, to explain why the donations from the Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive are so important to the kids that they serve. Plus, Chaz had a personal connection to Team INC from his time in the program as a young man. (13:46)

Ozzy Osbourne is celebrating Christmas, and looks forward to this time of year, even though he’s the Prince of Darkness. Something about the trees. (18:16)

Trump called in to talk about Rudy Giuliani’s bout of COVID, his plans for January, and then Bernie Sanders popped on to talk about his donation to the Toy Drive. (21:23)

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Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, December 9

***DAY 3 OF THE “CHAZ AND AJ MCDERMOTT CHEVROLET AND LEXUS TOY DRIVE***

6:50 – David Morgan, President and CEO of TEAM Inc.

7:00 – Bryan Dylewski, The Home Aides

7:00 – Brian Foley, Assistant to the Commissioner, Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

7:30 – Roger Susanin, WFSB

@RogerSusanin on Twitter

7:40 – Comedian Paul Bond

CD – “A Very Filthy Xxxmas” – profits go towards toward pet rescue efforts

Animal Fundraiser on Paul’s Facebook Page

NYE COMEDY SHOW streaming live at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk at 8:00pm

8:00 – Comedian Vic Dibitetto

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter: Vic Dibitteto

EVENT: December 18th at 8:00pm at the Wall Street Theatre in Norwalk

Can purchase tickets for Livestream OR Live Audience Show – Tickets at wallstreettheater.com

8:20 – Movie Critic Joe Meyers

@joesview on Instagram and Twitter

8:40 – Dave from Riverview Bistro

9:00 – Ozzy Osbourne

9:30 – Jen Tavella, Marketing Coordinator of Trinity Point Wealth

Facebook: Trinity Point Wealth

9:40 – David Ellefson from Megadeth has a very special holiday message for Chaz and AJ

PODCAST – Tuesday, December 8: Toy Drive Week Continues; Gary Hoey; Comedian Mitch Fatel

Gary Hoey, who has performed at past Chaz and AJ Toy Drives, was on the phone this morning with his guitar to try and help encourage donations. He and AJ agreed to come up with an original song, and Gary also shared the story of how he almost became the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – A bridge collapsed in Thailand when beauty queen contestants stood together for a photo op. Everyone was OK, and AJ could not stop laughing about it. (13:12)

Vietnam Veteran Art Wiknik was on with Chaz and AJ to share why Christmas is such a lonely time for active military, and remembered his Christmas Eve from Vietnam. (18:18)

Mark Michaels has been a friend of the show for a long time, heard about the charities that are benefitting from the Chaz and AJ Toy Drive, and agreed to make a substantial donation to each of the five organizations this year. (23:57)

Comedian Mitch Fatel was on the phone to talk about the Toy Drive, and had a lot of questions about the lunch with Chaz and AJ that is up for auction. Can he have the lunch at AJ’s house? What does the inside of AJ’s house even look like? (30:00)

Bob Wilson from News 8 called in, but Chaz and AJ were curious about his son, Liam. Back in 2013 when Liam was graduating fifth grade, he spoke to Chaz and AJ about being selected as MC for the ceremony. Now as a college student, how’s he doing? (39:40)

Photo: Gary Hoey

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, December 8

*** Day 2 of the “CHAZ AND AJ MCDERMOTT CHEVROLET AND LEXUS TOY DRIVE” ***

6:20 – Feliz Navidad, performed by Rick Reyes (Del Mundo Productions and Cosmic Jibaros Latin Rock band) and James “Fuzz” Sangiovanni (Deep Banana Blackout, Caravan of Thieves Bands)Music video on Facebook sponsored by City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport

6:50 – Amy Wiltsie, Annual Campaign Director, Central CT Coast YMCA

7:00 – Paul Foertsch, President/CEO of Telrepco

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

7:30 – Vietnam Veteran Art Wiknik

8:00 – Comedian Mitch Fatel

EVENT: No Apologies Comedy Tour, December 18th at 8:00PM at the Mahaffey Theatre, St. Petersburg, FL

Can purchase tickets for the Livestream at www.watchlivenow.com

8:20 – Gary Hoey, famous Rock and Roll Guitarist

UPCOMING ONLINE EVENT: Ho Ho Hoey’s Rockin Holiday Live Stream Concert

This Friday (Dec. 11) at Daryl’s House Club, NY at 8:00pm – Tickets at garyhoey.com

8:50 – Gerry the Painter (and his daughter Jackie)

9:00 – Bob Gruen, Rock Photographer

Book: “Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock and Roll Photographer”

9:30 – Bob Wilson, WTNH

9:40 – Jose Llerena, Dental Associates of CT

PODCAST – Monday, December 7: Toy Drive Week Begins!

Fox 61’s Margaux Farrell was on as Chaz and AJ’s first guest of the Toy Drive! She had some comical difficulty last week while reporting about trees, falling down and getting stuck in the mud. (0:00)

John McCarthy from Rock House School of Music called in to share a song the kids for the Toy Drive this year. Some of them are as young as 8 years old, and were so happy to be able to get in a studio and record Carol of the Bells for the show. (7:53)

As AJ started to sing for every Toy Drive donation coming in that was over $100, Rui made a much larger donation that was also a part of the pot to get Governor Lamont to sing some Merryoke on the air. (12:25)

Shaye Roscoe from the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley was on to explain just how meaningful the Toy Drive is to the kids they serve, and how much bigger a need there is in 2020 for these kinds of donations. (15:42)

Comedian Paul Mecurio was impressed with AJ making up lyrics to thank the Tribe for their Toy Drive donations, talked about how he’s still dealing with COVID-19, and talked about the terrible gifts he got when he was a kid. (18:51)

Jim Bozzi was on to talk about the Santa experience he donated to the Toy Drive, so kids can still get a meet and greet with Santa. Then attorneys Hugh Keefe and Tara Knight were on, and Tara sounded a little upset about the Christmas gift she got from Hugh last year. (26:31)

Eliot from Jordan’s Furniture was on with Chaz and AJ, very happy to be able to help again this year with the Toy Drive. While he cannot be in New Haven to see everything, he’s extremely happy to continue to help the community by collecting toys. (36:59)

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