PODCAST – Thursday, January 18: Former ESPN Broadcaster Thrown From RV; Wallingford Mayor Vinny Cervoni; Concert Season Preview

PODCAST – Thursday, January 18: Former ESPN Broadcaster Thrown From RV; Wallingford Mayor Vinny Cervoni; Concert Season Preview

A former ESPN broadcaster is recovering, after being thrown from his RV on the highway. Chaz and AJ had a news report about the incident, and criticized the so-called “good Samaritan” that pulled over to help him. (0:00)

Wallingford’s brand new mayor, Vinny Cervoni was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning. Just 2 weeks into the job, how is he feeling and what changes has he already made? (7:54)

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik says this is the busy season for concert promoters, as all the bands start lining up their tours for the summer. Chaz and AJ asked if there are any “big” announcements in the near future, and Jimmy said he’ll have a big band announcement in February. (16:22)

The Local Bands Show 01/21/24

The Local Bands Show 01/21/24

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

This Sunday is a Holiday edition of The Local Bands Show! Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday….

  • Hot Rod Circuit – Cool For One Night
  • The Danglers – Stormbringer
  • Marvelous Liars – Talk Something Sweet
  • Big Fat Combo – It Wasn’t Easy Getting Into This
  • Peasant – Wounds
  • New Cardiff Giants – Re Gex
  • Jellyshirts – Wren

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 18th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, January 18th

6:00. Latest news in Connecticut.

6:20. The Top Ten Hockey movies. Bridgeport Islanders coach Rick Kowalsky in studio.

6:40. Potentially the craziest hockey call of all time.

7:00. Shocking video captures a former ESPN sports caster being ejected from an RV on a highway.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Slippery roads foil carjackers in Connecticut.

Ayesheh Mae in studio.

7:30. The brand spanking new Mayor of Wallingford. Vinny Cervoni in studio. And he’s got his guitar!

7:40. Ask the Mayor. (203) 882-9757

8:00. The top mind blowing innovations from last weeks CES. Steve Greenburg the Gadget Guy.

8:20. Jimmy Koplik takes your concert questions. (203) 882-9757

8:30. A huge band from the 90’s announced their reunion. Will they be coming to Connecticut? And more recently announced concerts.

8:40. This day in Koplik concert history.

9:00. We finally found a financial person that AJ can follow. She’s huge on TikTok so she has to be able to give you lots in small bites. Jacqueline Schadeck, CFP, AWMA.

9:20. Dumb Ass News.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with Van Halen 5150 (the album) trivia and you’ll get in the running to see Mammoth WVH coming to Toads. Darren Paltrowitz is our Guest Expert. (203) 882-9757

PODCAST – Wednesday, January 17: Did Bob Iger Tell A Chaz Story In His Book?; The Gilgo Beach Murders; Actor Dave Briggs’ New Career

PODCAST – Wednesday, January 17: Did Bob Iger Tell A Chaz Story In His Book?; The Gilgo Beach Murders; Actor Dave Briggs’ New Career

Chaz and AJ have talked about this moment before, when Chaz was fired from another radio station that was in the middle of being purchased by Disney. However, it was recently uncovered by a Tribe member that Bob Iger might have written about that specific incident in his book! (0:00)

Norm Pattis brings us all up to date on the Gilgo Beach murders, including the Connecticut heritage of one of the identified victims. Plus, Ken Engelman the Branford Kindness guy. (3:35)

A news anchor, an actor, and now cannabis salesman. Dave Briggs joined Chaz and AJ in studio (with some product) to talk about his career, and the many interesting jumps he’s made. (18:26)

Dumb Ass News – He sounds like a movie character from the early 1980’s, but Sheriff Grady Judd is a real person in Florida, who shared a clip of himself talking about a man who threw beer cans and fired a rifle at speeding cars. (36:28)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, January 17th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, January 17th

6:00. A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of bananas flipped over in Connecticut.

6:20. The top 10 movies featuring radio stations or DJs with Vince Berry.

6:40. Jennifer reviews Saltburn.

7:00. The Gilgo Beach serial killer charged with death of a Connecticut woman and why is everyone trying to be kind in Branford.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. A pothole brings a guy back to life.

Damien Speranza in studio

7:30. The Stanley tumbler fiasco.

7:40. What were you picked on for in school? (203) 882-9757

8:00. A horse saved from a swamp in Clinton.

Also, a guy who was an anchor, an actor and now a cannabis maker. Dave Briggs in studio.

8:20. David Briggs in studio, His duet with Vanilla Ice and his very difficult role on Succession.

8:30. Does he have a slogan for his cannabis drink yet? Let’s help him. (203) 882-9757

8:40. Which TV shows does a TV guy like to watch?

9:00. What evidence was presented on Day 3 of the Troconis trial?

Lisa Wexler in studio

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Sex Toys rain from the sky in Oklahoma

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with Van Halen’s 1984 album trivia and get in the running to win Mammoth WVH coming to Toads. Darren Paltrowitz is our Guest Expert. (203) 882-9757

PODCAST – Tuesday, January 16: Tips For Driving In Snow; Dumb Ass News; Jury Duty Stories

PODCAST – Tuesday, January 16: Tips For Driving In Snow; Dumb Ass News; Jury Duty Stories

Advice from the professionals! Chaz and AJ asked the drivers who spend every day on the road to share the tips and suggestions on the best way to drive in the snow. (0:00)

Dumb Ass News – Bill the balloonie was on to talk about a recent story involving a hot air balloon accident. (14:45)

Ruth was recently chosen for jury duty, so the Tribe called in their stories from serving. Some folks know all the tricks to NOT be selected, while others wound up marrying a person they met while serving. (18:41)

Image Credit: Chris Ryan / OJO Images

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, January 16th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, January 16th

6:00. Tips from the pros on how to drive in the snow.

6:20. The Top Ten Male/Female Rock duets with Emily Siero. (203) 882-9757

7:00. A $1.7 million dollar lottery winner in Connecticut. And a hot air balloon disaster.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Don’t clear snow by pouring gas and lighting it on fire.
Comedian Dan Brown in studio.

7:30. Call in your jury duty story. Guess who got picked. (203) 882-9757

8:00. A road rage incident in Connecticut results in a death.

8:20. A bucket list trip goes bad for two tribe members.

8:30. Trips that looked good on paper (203) 882-9757

9:00. I’m sure she has some great stories from the 1980s L. A. Music scene. She was in the middle of it and had a monster album. Roxy Petrucci of Vixen.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. Sex toys falling from the sky in Oklahoma.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Van Halen II trivia. Stump us and get in the running for tickets to see Mammoth WVH coming to Toads. Darren Paltrowitz is back as our Guest Expert. (203) 882-9757