Wednesday, November 12: Nancy's Fueled by Espresso, Airplane Kids, A Day to the Box
Chaz and AJ were talking about the preparation and anxiety leading up to being in the box for 24 hours, when Nancy from Long Island called in during an espresso binge. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, another chapter in the book that proves Ruth hates kids on airplanes. (11:34) Scot Haney from Channel 3 WFSB was on the phone this morning to talk about the items he's preparing for his 24 hours in the ...
56m Nov 12, 2025
56m
Pod Pick: Veterans Day, Tribe Calls and Stories
Chaz and AJ replayed an interview with Vietnam veteran Art Wiknik, who survived the Battle of Hamburger Hill. Art survived the climb to the summit, despite being blinded, and lit on fire by a shot to the chest. (0:00) Chaz and AJ wanted to get some real, local stories from the Tribe. AJ began by sharing a story about his Uncle Anthony from World War 2. (12:18) More service stories from vetera...
55m Nov 11, 2025
55m
Tuesday, November 11: Gator Girl Mama, and Governor Lamont
In Dumb Ass News, a mom on maternity leave made the news for spending her free time successfully hunting a record size alligator. (0:00) Governor Ned Lamont was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his plans on Veterans Day in the state, and addressed his recent announcement to run for a third term as CT's Governor. (9:58)
17m Nov 11, 2025
17m
Pod Pick: Announcing the Song for the Box
Chaz and Scot Haney will be live from the box on Thursday, spending 24 hours together to raise money for the Toy Drive next month. The last piece of the puzzle was to select the song that will play on repeat the whole 24 hours, which the Tribe voted on all weekend. Photo credit: Getty Images
12m Nov 10, 2025
12m
Monday, November 10: Pruno, Chicken Bones, and Phone Privileges in Prison
Chaz and AJ saw a news story about Diddy being caught drinking prison wine, so called their buddy Joe Carlone, a retired Captain of the Dept. of Corrections, to talk about the creative things prisoners are able to make. Then, the Tribe called in to share their stories from serving time, or as corrections officers. Photo credit: Getty Images
37m Nov 10, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Box Ideas for Chaz and Scot Haney
Next week, Chaz and Scot Haney will be in a box for 24 hours, listening to the same song on repeat. Scot was on the phone this morning as Chaz and AJ took calls from the Tribe for song suggestions, and ideas for things that could happen while they are in the box to help raise money for the Toy Drive.
32m Nov 07, 2025
32m
Friday, November 7: Moron Uber Passengers, Aliens on a Comet, Commander Keith's Government Waste
During Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of an Uber driver losing their mind on passengers who asked to have the radio on. Uber Tim called in to share his stories of passengers that acted like morons. (0:00) Professor Ari Loeb was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the mysterious comet in our solar systenm. The comet has not behaved like a normal comet, gaining speed, ...
27m Nov 07, 2025
27m
Pod Pick: Songs to Annoy Chaz (and Scot Haney) in the Box
A week from today, Chaz and Scot Haney will begin their 24 hours in a box together. One of the last pieces to put in place, is the song that will play the entire time on an endless loop. The Tribe called in the songs they think will provide the most entertainment for everyone, except Chaz and Scot.
27m Nov 06, 2025
27m
Thursday, November 6: Fighting at the Bass Pro Shop, Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik, Rainn Wilson
Chaz asked his wife, Jennifer to call in to talk about the incident that happened in the house last night. Audio was shared of the traumatic event, involving the death of the spider. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a massive fight broke out at a new Bass Pro Shops while people were waiting for the bathroom. (6:45) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about how inc...
51m Nov 06, 2025
51m
Pod Pick: Tommy Tutone
Chaz and AJ were able to get Tommy Tutone on the phone this morning, even though he's currently partying in Cancun. Tommy explained the real person that inspired the band's iconic hit, "867-5309/Jenny," and why he won't go after a big rock star for a similar sounding song. Photo courtesy: Tommy Tutone
17m Nov 05, 2025
17m
Wednesday, November 5: CT Election Results, Conn-Etiquette Nonsense, Revisiting a Phone Fart
Chaz and AJ talked about last night's election results, including another win in West Haven for Dorinda Borer, and a 6-term run ending in Ansonia for David Cassetti. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, Connecticut's attempt to correct bad behavior on city buses completely misses the intended audience. (15:59) Chaz and AJ continued a discussion from yesterday, as mating season for deer has lead to a dras...
46m Nov 05, 2025
46m
Pod Pick: Scam Stories, and an Ex-Professional Scam Artist
Chaz and AJ spoke with Joseph Allen of Shelton this morning, who recently lost his entire life savings through a scam. Some Tribe members called in to share their stories of being scammed, while expressing a lot of sympathy for Joseph. Then, Matt Cox, an ex-professional fraudster, was on to share how he wound up with millions in fraudulent cash through mortgage scams. Photo courtesy: Matt Cox
40m Nov 04, 2025
40m
Tuesday, November 4: Crazy Deer Accidents, CT Election Day, Song Ideas for the Box
To start the show this morning, Chaz and AJ put out a warning about the uptick of deer accidents since the clocks changed. The Tribe called in to share some of their stories involving accidents with deer, and to share tips on how to properly hit them (if needed.) (0:00) The news of Dick Cheney's passing was announced while the show was on live, and Chaz and AJ immediately remembered interviewi...
42m Nov 04, 2025
42m
Pod Pick: Mick Jagger and David Bowie's Really Bad Idea
Chaz and AJ's "Bad Idea Island" highlights the worst of pop culture, through music, movies, ads or products that completely ruined their chances to succeed. This morning, AJ highlighted one of the all-time worst music videos, "Dancing in the Street" by Mick Jagger and David Bowie. Photo credit: Reuters
7m Nov 03, 2025
7m
Monday, November 3: Monkeys on the Loose, Bon Jovi High Note Challenge, Attorney John Kaloidis
Chaz and AJ started news with the electric call at the end of Game 7 of the World Series. Plus, Johnathan Carbutti was on the phone to talk about a new homeowner in Texas finding a dead body in the house. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, research monkeys escaped in Mississippi following a truck crash, and they are all carrying diseases. (15:07) Bon Jovi's back on the road in 2026, and the Tribe had a...
56m Nov 03, 2025
56m
Pod Pick: Chaz and Scot in the Box
Last year, Chaz and Scot Haney both agreed to spend 24 hours in a box together. The regret is starting to set in, as the date is less than two weeks away. Eddie from Brown Roofing was on the phone to take some requests for comfort items.
17m Oct 31, 2025
17m
Friday, October 31: Bent Carrots, Rush on Sale, Hunting Ghosts at the Ansonia Opera House
In Dumb Ass News, comedian Jimmy Cash joined Chaz and AJ in trying to figure out the "bent carrot" commercial. A Tribe member called in to explain their experience attempting to correct a similar affliction on their own. (0:00) In news, Chaz and AJ shared some Trick-or-Treat tips from "Miss Manners." Plus, Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone was on the phone to talk about the Rush shows going on sale to...
48m Oct 31, 2025
48m
Pod Pick: Tony Spera on Selling the Warren's House, and the Infamous Singing Cat of Lindley Street
Chaz and AJ invited Tony Spera, the son-in-law to Ed and Lorraine Warren, to call in this morning and go through the process of selling the Warren's house to Elton Castee and Matt Rife. Plus, a Tribe member called in to ask about the Lindley Street poltergeist investigation, and the singing cat that scared all the first responders in the house. Photo credit: Getty Images
14m Oct 30, 2025
14m
Thursday, October 30: Diamantis Goes Back to Court, Breeding Bandits, Freakshow Kyle
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to explain why his client, Kosta Diamantis, may want to go back to court. A comment made by the jury's foreperson to news cameras could bring everyone back in for another go. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a fornicating couple take a break from their sexual activities to rob a restaurant. (9:18) A perfect fit for Freak Week, Chaz a...
37m Oct 30, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Chaz Does Not Remember Hurricane Gloria
While talking about the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Cuba, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the most extreme weather they've been in. After several calls about Hurricane Gloria, Chaz admitted to having no memory of the event in Shelton. Photo credit: Getty Images
27m Oct 29, 2025
27m
Wednesday, October 29: Daredevil Missed the Water, Hurricane Melissa, Ghost Audio with Barry Pirro
Chaz and AJ send Karel Souchek's "capsule" off to Bad Idea Island. Despite surviving the drop over Niagra Falls, the capsule and Souchek would not make it through the Houston Astrodome stunt. (0:00) WFSB's Scot Haney was on the phone to tallk about the devastation of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica, perhaps the strongest hurricane on record. (5:18) Barry Pirro is a paranormal investigator in Con...
30m Oct 29, 2025
30m
Pod Pick: Cursed by a Black Witch
Chaz and AJ took a call from Joe in Ansonia this morning, about his relationship with a witch who he claims cursed him for months after they broke up. Photo credit: Getty Images
10m Oct 28, 2025
10m
Tuesday, October 28: Longest Work Days, Booty Call Arson, Midnight Mary
After one of the longest games in World Series history, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their longest and hardest jobs. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a failed booty call led to an arson attack. (11:01) New Haven's city historian Michael Morand was in studio to talk about the fairly recent history of Halloween in Connecticut. During his time, a Tribe member called in to ask about Midnight Ma...
34m Oct 28, 2025
34m
Pod Pick: 24 Hours in the Box
This year, Chaz and Scot Haney will be sharing 24 hours together in a tiny box for charity. The box will live at Crabtree Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven from November 13th through the 14th, with Chaz and Scot inside the whole time! All donations will go to benefitting the Chaz and AJ Toy Drive in December.
11m Oct 27, 2025
11m
Monday, October 27: Nancy vs. Espresso, Halloween Injuries, Viral Cat-astrophe
Nancy from Long Island called Chaz and AJ for the very first time this morning, to share some info about Lassie. Several minutes into her call, we learned she had started her day with three shots of espresso. (0:00) Dr. Ron Clark handled the Top 10 this morning, all about the Halloween accidents and injuries that bring people to the E.R. Gotta be careful carving those pumpkins. (4:48) In Dumb...
56m Oct 27, 2025
56m
Pod Pick: Ghost Stories
The Tribe called in to share their ghost stories, including playdates with ghost children, stolen photos from an abandoned hospital, the family that vanished in Woodbridge.
22m Oct 24, 2025
22m
Friday, October 24: Perfect Polly, Speedo Assault, NBA Gambling Ring, Commander Keith Hates Halloween
Chaz and AJ sent the world's most low-maintenance pet, Perfect Polly off to Bad Idea Island for the world's worst commercial. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a man wearing a hat and Speedo attacked emergency responders at a 911 dispatch center. (4:45) Brian Foley was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to break down the details of the NBA gambling scandal, including fixed poker games, and also the brazen ...
43m Oct 24, 2025
43m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush, Dave Matthews and More
ANOTHER Rush update, as they have added a second show to Mohegan Sun for 2026. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share how that all came to be, and then had updates on Dave Matthews, Metallica and more for the Tribe.
22m Oct 23, 2025
22m
Thursday, October 23: The Meanest Reality Show, Toxic Toad Lickers, The World's Best Eyewitness is Back
Comedian Vince Berry was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to present "The Swan" for Bad Idea Island. Is this the meanest show ever created? (0:00) Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his client, Kosta Diamantis, being found guilty on all counts. (5:13) In Dumb Ass News, residents in Arizona were told by their local news to stop licking the toads. (17:56...
35m Oct 23, 2025
35m
Pod Pick: Scariest Horror Movies (Kinda)
Chaz and AJ welcomed Mike and Mike into the studio to talk with the Tribe about the scariest horror movies. Some usual suspects like The Exorcist, Halloween and Psycho were called in. But, so were Rudolph, Dante's Peak, and Unhinged.
24m Oct 22, 2025
24m
Wednesday, October 22: Dr. Jenny on Peanuts, 6-7 Madness, Chaz Rants About Celebrity Spawn
A new study claims that children should be introduced to peanuts and tree nuts at a very young age. Chaz and AJ spoke with Dr. Jenny about the new information, and how often we should all still be washing our hands. (0:00) Maybe the most annoying slang term to ever happen? Chaz and AJ spoke with teacher Angela Santalo about the trend, and took calls from the Tribe about the origin. (12:15) Wh...
29m Oct 22, 2025
29m
Pod Pick: Eyewitnesses from Foxwoods
Chaz and AJ invited Jennifer and Samantha, two eyewitnesses from yesterday's hostage situation at Foxwoods, on the phone this morning to talk about their experience. Plus, the never-ending gift of Long Island Nancy's video updates, as she shared them to social media throughout the incident.
36m Oct 21, 2025
36m
Tuesday, October 21: Jimmy Koplik, Wayne Carini's Career with Cars, The Most Annoying Kids on the Planet
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to go into more detail about getting Rush into Mohegan Sun for next year's tour. (0:00) Wayne Carini was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about the show "Chasing Classic Cars" getting started, the Stutz Bearcat find, and writing his new book. (13:35) In Dumb Ass News, a college football reporter has to endure the ...
37m Oct 21, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: ANOTHER Rush Announcement with Jimmy Koplik
Right at the end of the show, minutes before the rest of the world found out, Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on live with Chaz and AJ to share excellent news for Rush fans in Connecticut. Dates added to the 2026 tour, including Mohegan Sun! Photo Credit: Reuters
4m Oct 20, 2025
4m
Monday, October 20: Tonya's Pizza Problem, Busted for Weed, Mike Cerulli and Monster's Ball
Chaz and AJ took a call from Tonya, a New York listener, who was looking for a reason other than pizza to visit CT. Right at the end of her call, she was trying to compliment AJ, but wound up offended the show (momentarily.) (0:00) There's some good news for anyone who's previously been busted in CT for weed. Chaz and AJ shared the information, and took some calls from the Tribe about times th...
1hr 13m Oct 20, 2025
1hr 13m
Pod Pick: Commander Keith's Top 5 "Old Wives Tales"
Recently promoted to "Commander Keith," Chaz and AJ welcomed him back in studio for a Top 5 list chock-full of misinformation and sure-fire ways to get people sick.
14m Oct 17, 2025
14m
Friday, October 17: RIP Ace Frehley, The Farting Pants, Roasting Influencers
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the passing of Ace Frehley, leaving behind his music, influence and a Hall of Fame career. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman went viral for sharing a hilarious story of embarrassment from her new pants. (14:28) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on early to talk about the legacy of Ace Frehley, specifically how KISS changed the expectations for rock audien...
53m Oct 17, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: TJ Miller's Yurt Adventure
Chaz and AJ were excited to welcome TJ Miller back on the show, even if he nearly missed the call because of his overnight experience in a yurt. TJ is performing at Mohegan's Comix Roadhouse tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, once he finishes his sound bath with chickens. Plus, some progress seems to have been made with the Deadpool team and Ryan Reynolds. Photo courtesy: TJ Miller
14m Oct 16, 2025
14m
Thursday, October 16: Real Housewives on New Haven Apizza, World Record Joker Collection, Jimmy Koplik's Concert Updates
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about some serious local headlines, and shifted to a dopey New Haven pizza review from one of the Real Housewives. (0:00) Kate was leading this morning's Chaz and AJ Top 10 list, asking the Tribe to guess the places that most likely to be haunted. (14:18) Quinn Fabas-Smith was on the phone from the Waterbury fire department this morning, talking about the p...
1hr 18m Oct 16, 2025
1hr 18m
Pod Pick: The Roaming Goats of Clinton
Chaz and AJ only heard recently about the roaming goats of Clinton, who have been on the loose since July. Hannah Sgroi was on the phone to talk about her encounter with the goats, after spending over an hour trying to coax them into her car. Photo credit: Hannah Sgroi
11m Oct 15, 2025
11m
Wednesday, October 15: Another Folgers Fail, Public Dustups, Ashley Baylor and The Villages, Former FBI Special Agent Tom Simon
In Bad Idea Island, Chaz and AJ return to yet another Folgers commercial that missed the mark. This time, they knew not to air the completed spot featuring Paul Stanley of KISS. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman is shot after refusing to thank someone for holding the door open. (6:33) Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe about their public dustups, and AJ shared a classic about nearly ge...
58m Oct 15, 2025
58m
Pod Pick: Rock Hall of Fame Untold Stories
Craig Inciardi is one of the founding curators of the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and published a book about getting the whole thing started. Craig was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share stories of finding the original hand-written lyrics for "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix, the strange way Ozzy Osbourne exited a meeting, and how he came to acquire John Lennon's glasses. Photo credit:...
17m Oct 14, 2025
17m
Tuesday, October 14: Incestuous Coffee, The Josh Allen Mailbox, Amy's Tattoo Story
Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island took down the infamous "incest commercial" from Folgers. Chaz was not immediately on board with the banishment, until the parody "extended cut" painted a clearer picture. (0:00) Joe Rupp was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his viral, life-sized Josh Allen mailbox. Joe admitted his wife was not immediately on board with the plan, but relented after Josh...
53m Oct 14, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: The Iconic Randy Bachman
Randy Bachman from The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. He'll be at the College Street Music Hall later this month, and went through his whole career on the air today. From seeing Elvis for the first time, making the switch from violin to guitar, and how "Takin' Care of Business" took over 7 years to complete. Photo credit: Reuters
18m Oct 13, 2025
18m
Monday, October 13: The Saddest Dancer, Derby for Derby, The REAL CT Pizza Trail
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of Hilaria Baldwin shedding real tears after her elimination from Dancing With the Stars. (0:00) Scott Derby is running for mayor of Derby. The campaign slogans write themselves, or so we thought. (9:13) Dean Falcone and Gorman Bechard were in studio with Chaz and AJ to cut about 85% of the CT Pizza Trail, released by the state government a few weeks ag...
41m Oct 13, 2025
41m
Pod Pick: Luke, the Stay At Home Son
Luke called Chaz and AJ this morning to explain his role as a "hub-son," a term that everyone hates. After his article in the NY Post went viral, Luke was on with Chaz and AJ to explain living at home with mom full time, and wound up in a testy back and forth with comedian Anthony Rodia. Photo credit: Luke Parkhurst
21m Oct 10, 2025
21m
Friday, October 10: The Crying Kid Debate, Encounters with Horrible People, Anthony Rodia in Studio
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio from a viral video of a mom arguing with a man in a restaurant about her crying child. (0:00) The screaming kid debate continues, as the Tribe called in their stories of encounters with horrible people. (6:48) Comedian Anthony Rodia was in studio, and was immediately upset with Chaz for trying to trick him into insulting AJ. Chaz's wife, Jennifer also c...
37m Oct 10, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and More
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share even more dates added to the newly announced Rush 50 Something tour. Plus, answering the Tribe's questions about Alex Van Halen, Nickelback, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and the Stevie Nicks show later this month.
24m Oct 09, 2025
24m
Thursday, October 9: Bad Idea Island, Stratford's Sinkhole, Waterbury Drivers
A musical misstep that was so poorly received, it nearly killed two iconic rock careers. Chaz and AJ explored 2011's "Lulu" in Bad Idea Island. (0:00) CT rep Joe Gresko was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the sinkhole being repaired in Stratford, but first entertained the problems existing with the Yankees. (4:46) Brian Turco, with Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans, wa...
31m Oct 09, 2025
31m
Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio
Chaz and AJ welcome Geoff Tate back in studio, as he's performing two shows in Connecticut this week. Geoff talked about his highest notes (personally and musically,) and took calls from rabid fans in the Tribe. Plus, stories from touring with Ozzy Osbourne, his recent heart surgery, and the answer to a long pondered question among fans.
37m Oct 08, 2025
37m