Pod Pick: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim On The General Election And New Primary
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, claiming victory in Tuesday's general election. The margin of victory is close, he admits, and of course we're all still learning what a second primary election will look like with opponent John Gomes.
9m Nov 09, 2023
9m
Thursday, November 9: How AJ's Prepped Himself; FOX 61's Jimmy Altman Broadcasting Live For AJ's Entering The Box
How has AJ prepared himself to live in a box for 24 straight hours? Chaz and AJ discussed all of the prep he's done (and all that he hasn't) and realized he hadn't even had a breakfast yet today. (0:00) AJ leaves the studio to head to McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven. He told everyone he was ready to go, but it still took him about 5 minutes of goodbyes before he was walking down the...
26m Nov 09, 2023
26m
Pod Pick: BADSONS Beer
Mark DaSilva from BADSONS Beer Co., was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about the 15-year plan to get into their building, and why he dropped out of a helicopter with skis on.
15m Nov 08, 2023
15m
Wednesday, November 8: Losing A Fight To A Tuba Player; Is AJ Cleared To Go In The Box?; Election Day Results
Andre in Derby took over Top 10 duties this morning, and caught a little heat for ranking soup his number one "comfort food." Chaz and AJ were discussing the ranking, when it was revealed that AJ has actually made a song about soup in the past. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - Losing a fistfight to a tuba player, while he's holding the tuba and playing, is a tough look. (11:07) So, is AJ OK to go in th...
39m Nov 08, 2023
39m
Pod Pick: Finger Eleven's Scott Anderson
Finger Eleven is one of the bands headlining this years Toy Drive! Lead singer Scott Anderson was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the event, the band's original name, hitting it "big" while still in high school, and which songs they might play acoustically for the Toy Drive. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mark Blinch
16m Nov 07, 2023
16m
Tuesday, November 7: Election Day Preview; How News 8's Ashley Baylor Met Her Husband; Stump The Chumps - State Capitals
Dennis House, a real, live news guy was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the big elections taking place today, from vacated mayoral seats to the situation in Bridgeport. His cat, Angelo may have stolen the show. (0:00) News 8's Ashley Baylor was in studio, and shared some hilarious stories about meeting her husband. Their first encounter was in a not-so-great bar, she hated the proposal, and ...
48m Nov 07, 2023
48m
Pod Pick: The Worst Things About Moving
Tom G recently packed up and moved, so he handled the Top 10 worst things about moving this morning. Chaz and AJ chimed in their memories of moving, while the Tribe tried to guess the items from Tom's list. Image Credit: Robert Daly / OJO Images
15m Nov 06, 2023
15m
Monday, November 6: The AJ In A Box Menu; Dumb Ass News; Stump The Chumps - '90s Music Videos
AJ is back in the studio! Chaz and AJ reunited in person, as his recovery from surgery continues to progress. Right away, they talked about AJ in a Box starting on Thursday, and how things will go differently this year. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A dad has sued a hospital, after the horrible things he witnessed during his wife's C-section procedure. (6:38) The Tribe attempted to Stump the Chumps ...
21m Nov 06, 2023
21m
Pod Pick: Wild Hogs Wreaking Havoc In Connecticut
Michael Grenier was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about a very specific problem; loose, feral pigs. The town of Sterling has reportedly been struggling with the hogs for years, Michael's lawn is in shambles, and the state seems to have their hands tied when it comes to solving the problem. Photos Courtesy Of Michael Grenier
9m Nov 03, 2023
9m
Friday, November 3: The AJ In A Box Debate Continues; Redneck Moments; Boss Keith's Post-Halloween Rant
Dumb Ass News - A refusal to buy a Happy Meal, leads to a gun being pulled, an arrest, and a conversation about the last time everyone has had one. (0:00) WFSB's Scot Haney was on to talk about the debate between Chaz and AJ and the Tribe over AJ in a Box. AJ wants to go through with it! The Tribe says he should focus on recovery, so what is Scot's solution? The new Plan B develops. (5:03) Th...
51m Nov 03, 2023
51m
Pod Pick: The Must-See Things In Connecticut Keego The Irish Comedian Needs To Do
Keego the comedian was in studio all the way from Ireland this morning. Chaz and AJ wanted to make sure his first trip to Connecticut was the best it could be, so they asked the Tribe to call in and share the must-see things in the state.
14m Nov 02, 2023
14m
Thursday, November 2: What AJ Should Be Allowed To Have In The Box; Back Ass; The Last Beatles Song
AJ in a Box will kick off in exactly a week. Chaz and AJ spent some of this morning trying to figure out what items he should be able to bring into the box with him, and big debate broke out regarding his cellphone. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - Irish comedian Keego was in studio, and learned all about "back ass." AJ was happy to explain, while talking about a news story of a stabbing victim using th...
43m Nov 02, 2023
43m
Pod Pick: Where Not To Go For A First Date
Chaz and AJ had comedian Ayesheh Mae in studio this morning, and discussed a viral list from women on the internet regarding where NOT to go on a first date. The list was quickly set aside as Ayesheh and Phil both had stories of terrible first dates, then Tribe member Bedelia shared the best bad date, Bubba.
25m Nov 01, 2023
25m
Wednesday, November 1: Dumb Ass News; The Guitar Playing Paramedic; AJ Was *Not* Faking Being Scared Of The Bucket Truck
Dumb Ass News - Artificial Intelligence was probably what he intended, but British pop star Cliff Richard did not say that. (0:00) Carlos sent the show an email, offering to play guitar in studio and share stories from his EMT career. So, the guitar playing paramedic was in studio this morning to tell us why you should not throw milk on a person having a heart attack. (3:09) Dumb Ass News - J...
24m Nov 01, 2023
24m
Pod Pick: The World's Only Ouija Board Museum
John Kozik runs the only Ouija Board Museum, and was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. John has come into possession of hundreds of boards, from all kinds of people, that come connected to stories of hauntings and strange happenings. Bridgeport apparently has a dubious place in Ouija historical timeline, and the Tribe called in their ghost stories. Image Credit: Fran Rodriguez / iStock / Getty...
23m Oct 31, 2023
23m
Tuesday, October 31: The Worst Halloween Candy; Connecticut Urban Legends; How Old Is Too Old For Trick-Or-Treating?
Chaz and AJ started the day talking about Ruth's costume this morning, their plans for Halloween, and the worst candy to hand out. (0:00) During the Top 10 list, Connecticut sites of urban legends, Steve from Stratford called to warn people about the creepiest lore from town and wish a happy birthday to his friend, Barb. (17:50) How old is too old to go out trick-or-treating? Chaz and AJ deba...
54m Oct 31, 2023
54m
Pod Pick: Ghost Audio
Angela DeSchenes from Dark Angel Paranormal Investigators was in studio with Chaz and AJ to play some audio she's helped to collect from recent investigations. Angela shared everything from ghostly laughter, to voices in the middle of the night, and the scream of child. Image Credit: IanGoodPhotography / iStock / Getty Images Plus
24m Oct 30, 2023
24m
Monday, October 30: Toy Drive Musical Guests Announced; Should CT End Daylight Saving?; Flavor Flav's National Anthem Performance
AJ In A Box is back! He was home this morning, still in recovery from hernia surgery, but next week starts the AJ In A Box kickoff to the Toy Drive. TWO headlining musical acts announced this year, Finger Eleven and Foghat! (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A relationship with a ghost ended, because of his "blank." The Tribe called in their best guesses to fill in the blank, and finally got the answer to...
32m Oct 30, 2023
32m
Pod Pick: Ruth's Crazy Costumes
The Chaz and AJ Monster's Ball is tonight, and the creative costumes are always a fun surprise. Turns out that Ruth has had quite of few of those costumes in the past, including more than one that were on stage as a finalist for the grand prize.
17m Oct 27, 2023
17m
Friday, October 27: Chaz Guesses Scot Haney's Costume; This Week's Flubbles; Boss Keith's Issues With Hospitals
WFSB's Scot Haney did not want to give away his Halloween costume, but Chaz was able to pick it out of thin air. (0:00) A full update from AJ on his hernia surgery recovery. He tried to give details about his surgical drain in between bites of his breakfast. (9:37) The Flubble Montage is the best of the worst moments from the week, all the mistakes and blunders that made us laugh. (23:34) Bo...
35m Oct 27, 2023
35m
Pod Pick: Chaz's Marconi Stage Bomb
Chaz and AJ were nominated for a Marconi, as were some of the Connoisseur Media radio stations. Chaz went to New York for the ceremony, and decided to seize an opportunity to take the stage to give the voting board a message for 2024. Nobody, including Chaz, knew he was going to do that - so how does the CEO feel about how the stage bombing incident went down?
17m Oct 26, 2023
17m
Thursday, October 26: Patient Attacks Nurse With Spork; AJ's Hospital Food Menu; Jimmy Koplik On 2024 Concerts
Dumb Ass News - Comedian Alyssa Goggi was in studio to talk about a nurse surviving a spork attack by a patient. (0:00) AJ called in live from his hospital recovery bed, to talk about the food he's been eating (or drinking) since his hernia surgery yesterday. (3:51) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik doesn't believe a Sound on Sound music festival will be a reality next year, and took calls from the ...
46m Oct 26, 2023
46m
Pod Pick: Sully Erna's Big Announcement
Chaz and AJ spoke with Sully Erna about Godsmack's new album, and how this is more than likely their last. Plus, Sully shared some new information about the band's touring plans for next year, and his memory of losing to the Foo Fighters at the Grammys. Photo Credit: Reuters
8m Oct 25, 2023
8m
Wednesday, October 25: AJ's Surgery; Connecticut Sues Facebook; Scariest Movies and Scene
AJ was on the phone live from the hospital, as he was walking in for his 7th hernia surgery. (0:00) Mighty John the Record Guy shared a personal story about his time working with Stephen King, who lives in an actual haunted house. (8:00) Connecticut's Attorney General, William Tong was on to talk about the state's decision to join more than 40 other states suing Meta, AKA Facebook and Instagr...
1hr Oct 25, 2023
1hr
Pod Pick: Freak Week - Tony Spera
Tony Spera, son-in-law to the Warrens, was on with Chaz and AJ. It's Freak Week, so Tony shared some of the most sensational evidence of the paranormal, the Enfield Poltergeist investigation.
23m Oct 24, 2023
23m
Tuesday, October 24: Drive-Thru Meltdown; Stories From Elvira; Dumb Thieves In Fairfield
Dumb Ass News - A man in Florida was arrested after having a total meltdown in the drive-thru. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spoke with the legendary Elvira, AKA Cassandra Peterson, about her career in Hollywood. That includes a notorious run-in with Frank Sinatra, some Vegas mafia experiences, and her plans for this year's Halloween costume. (6:32) Dumb Ass News - Thieves in Fairfield were caught, afte...
22m Oct 24, 2023
22m
Pod Pick: Fabrice Morvan On The New Milli Vanilli Documentary
Milli Vanilli's Fabrice Morvan was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the documentary coming out this week about the band. Fab talked about the band's formation, how the audio tracks wound up with different voices, the decision to lip-synch on stage, and the infamous moment at Lake Compounce that revealed it to the world. Image Credit: Reuters
17m Oct 23, 2023
17m
Monday, October 23: A Dog Is Running For Mayor; Throwing Cheese At AJ; Pizza Rules
Dumb Ass News - A dog is running for mayor of a town in Alaska, and his campaign manager did an interview on the local news to talk up the candidate. (0:00) Stunt or Stupid! Today, AJ had slices of cheese thrown at his face, in hopes they would stick. Comedian Vince Berry did the tossing, and quickly figured out the warmer/wetter slices stuck a lot better. (4:58) A brand new pizza show is com...
41m Oct 23, 2023
41m
Pod Pick: Comedian Adam Ferrara Learns About Scot Haney's Grape Nuts Debacle
Comedian Adam Ferrara was in studio with Chaz and AJ, and WFSB's Scot Haney was on the phone. Scot had an incident this week on the air, choking on his breakfast during a live hit, so Chaz and AJ used that as an opportunity to introduce Adam to the infamous Grape Nuts debacle.
16m Oct 20, 2023
16m
Friday, October 20: AJ's Hernia History; This Week's Flubbles; Boss Keith's Complaints About Flying
AJ is back! For now, anyway - he's out of the hospital after missing yesterday with pain from hernias and surgical blockage. Chaz and AJ took the opportunity to walk through AJ's insanely cluttered history of hernias. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - The show was split on the movie Mannequin, and it's Starship theme song. Good, or awful? (6:45) Adam Ferrara talks about meeting his wife, and the hilario...
36m Oct 20, 2023
36m
Pod Pick: Comedian Anthony Rodia
Comedian Anthony Rodia was in studio, talking about his live shows in Stamford and Waterbury. Plus, how he honed his on-stage presence through family events and the new special he's been shopping around.
36m Oct 19, 2023
36m
Thursday, October 19: Paul Scheer On Terrible Movies; AJ Updates From The Hospital; Kerri-Lee Mayland's New True Crime Series
Comedian Paul Scheer was with Chaz and AJ to talk about the live taping of his podcast, "How Did This Get Made?" Paul has reviewed terrible movies for 13 years, and still has no idea how the Britney Spears movie "Crossroads" actually ends. (0:00) A live update from AJ from the hospital. (7:30) Kerri-Lee Mayland talks about her new true crime series, based on revenge and payback. The episode s...
44m Oct 19, 2023
44m
Pod Pick: The Biggest Thing In Comedian Jake Strom's Life
Comedian Jake Strom was in studio with Chaz and AJ and admitted the biggest thing in his life right now is the Jets pulling off a miracle win against the Eagles. Chaz and AJ turned it over to the Tribe, asking them to share the biggest news in their life at the moment.
18m Oct 18, 2023
18m
Wednesday, October 18: Dead Body Mistaken For Halloween Prop; Connecticut's New Slogan; The Dumb Things Your Coworkers Did
Dumb Ass News - A dead man was mistaken for a Halloween prop in North Carolina, and was left outside for days. (0:00) The state of Connecticut has unveiled a brand new slogan! Chaz and AJ felt like it didn't quite capture what the state has to offer, and brainstormed some better options. (3:39) The Tribe called in the dumb things they've seen co-workers do, like drive a forklift right through...
35m Oct 18, 2023
35m
Pod Pick: Stories From A Stuntman
Chris Gombos the stunt guy was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his career in the movie business. Chris talks about the stunts he's done for Dolph Lundgren, Bill Murray, and Jim Gaffigan, while also sharing the closest he's ever come to death on the set of a movie.
23m Oct 17, 2023
23m
Tuesday, October 17: Is UCONN's Preseason Rank Correct?; Who Would Steal Full Porta Potties?; Scary Movie Moments
WFSB's Joe Zone was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the pre-season ranking for the UConn Men's Basketball team. Is it the right spot, or did they deserve a higher ranking? Plus, Kyle from K&J Tree Service called in to talk about this weekend's Skate for Luca event in Hamden. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - Who would steal a porta-potty? Who would steal MULTIPLE porta-potties, that had not yet been em...
40m Oct 17, 2023
40m
Pod Pick: Joey Belladonna Of Anthrax's Side Hustle
Joey Belladonna, lead singer of Anthrax, also has an interesting side hustle. Joey was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about "Joey's Jukebox," and some of the music Anthrax fans might be surprised to hear him singing.
16m Oct 16, 2023
16m
Monday, October 16: New Haven Assistant Fire Chief On This Weekend's Apartment Fire; Stunt Or Stupid - Body Waxing; The Story Of The Creepy Doll Lady
A New Haven apartment building fire has displaced a number of families, more than 35 people in total. Assistant Chief Danny Coughlin was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the rescue effort, which included pets hiding that had to be found, and the rumor of where the fire originated. (0:00) Pat Oates was in studio for AJ, who is still traveling back to Connecticut from comedy fantasy camp. So, g...
28m Oct 16, 2023
28m
Pod Pick: Trumbull Man Who Found $5,000 Tells His Story
Trumbull's Bob Withington, legendary dog trainer, made headlines when he found a bag containing nearly $5,000. Bob opted to keep the money, and then found himself charged with a crime by the town. Chaz and AJ had Bob on to explain his side of the story, and then the Tribe called in their reactions. Image Credit: jwblinn / iStock / Getty Images Plus
29m Oct 13, 2023
29m
Friday, October 13: The Strangest Thing A Doctor Said To You; Chasing America's Most Wanted; How Did AJ Break His Toe?
It's Day 2 (or not?) of AJ in Los Angeles for comedy fantasy camp. Chaz, Pat Oates and Phil played another video AJ posted to Facebook and heard all about his broken big toe. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A man with no arms did something to a tourist in Florida, and the Tribe had a hard time figuring out the answer. (5:54) WFSB's Scot Haney is back from his trip to Paris, and talked about the inappr...
56m Oct 13, 2023
56m
Pod Pick: What Are The Chances?
AJ is in LA for comedy fantasy camp, so Pat Oates was in with Chaz this morning. The Tribe called in the crazy stories that made them wonder, "What are the chances?" Dad reincarnated as an owl, a ski accident that almost killed him twice, and two babies born on the same day in the same hospital meet for the first time more than half a century later.
14m Oct 12, 2023
14m
Thursday, October 12: AJ In L.A.; Buying A Stranger's Ashes Online; Paddling 39 Miles In A Giant Pumpkin
AJ has landed in LA! He shared some videos from his hotel room, exhausted from travel. Chaz, Pat Oates and Phil had a lot of fun laughing at the deranged details he chose to focus on in each one. (0:00) A Connecticut dealership had $380,000 worth of cars stolen recently from their lot, and the Tribe seemed to have way too many examples of their cars being stolen as well. (6:53) Dumb Ass News ...
49m Oct 12, 2023
49m
Pod Pick: Comedian Paul Virzi's Comedy Stories And Tips For AJ's Trip To Comedy Camp
Comedian Paul Virzi was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, and shared some great stories about working with Pete Davidson, Rob Kelly and Bill Burr. Paul also gave some tips to AJ about the LA clubs he likes working the most, as AJ is flying off to comedy fantasy camp this week.
25m Oct 11, 2023
25m
Wednesday, October 11: CT's New Concert Ticket Laws; ER Visits For Things Stuck In Butts; Encounters With Creepos
Chaz and AJ tried to explain new laws for concert tickets yesterday, but decided to bring on the Attorney General for total clarity this morning. William Tong also introduced everyone to his dog, Celeste, talked about "The Exorcist," and had thoughts on the Hamas attack on Israel. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - 4,000 Americans visit the Emergency Room each year, after various "things" get stuck in the...
40m Oct 11, 2023
40m
Pod Pick: Jack Osbourne On Ozzy's Health And Stripper Shenanigans; Dogstar Drummer Rob Mailhouse
The Osbournes are back, in podcast form. Chaz and AJ spoke with Jack Osbourne about the health of Ozzy, Sharon's recent ghost encounter, and some stripper shenanigans between Jack and Kelly. Plus, Dogstar is playing tomorrow night at Toad's Place, and their drummer Rob Mailhouse was on to talk about the band's history, his ties to New Haven, and how he met their bassist before he became an A-li...
19m Oct 10, 2023
19m
Tuesday, October 10: Fake A Heart Attack, Get Out Of Bill; How You Walked Away With No Injuries; Florida's Filthiest Restaurant
Dumb Ass News - Can faking a heart attack get you out of a pricey restaurant bill? No. (0:00) A train collided with an SUV in Cromwell, and miraculously everybody is OK! Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories of major accidents, where everyone walked away without serious injury. (4:45) A report from Florida spotlighted a filthy restaurant, shut down for numerous citations of rod...
43m Oct 10, 2023
43m
Pod Pick: Bruce Springsteen's New Date At Mohegan Sun
Chaz and AJ spoke with Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone, the "President of All Things Cool" about the recently announced Bruce Springsteen make up date. According to Tom, not one refund has been asked for and he shared some stories about The Boss, Taylor Swift, and Elvis. Photo Credit: Reuters
17m Oct 09, 2023
17m
Monday, October 9: North Branford Shooting, AJ Steps In Poo, "Voice" Contestant Sings Dio
Vinny Candelora was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about a homeowner in North Branford being shot at, during a robbery attempt. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a Florida man flashed his piece at his son's football game, showing it to other parents in the stands. (15:42) AJ is unable to meet his duties today, scheduled to pick up dog poo. So, instead, the poo came to him in the studio (sort...
39m Oct 09, 2023
39m
Pod Pick: How An Arrest Was Finally Made In Tupac's Murder
Mike Dorsey was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the long road to getting an arrest in the decades-old murder of rapper Tupac. Mike is a filmmaker, and has been personally involved in a private investigation into the details for years. Image Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo
7m Oct 06, 2023
7m
Friday, October 6: Can Dogs Drive?; Why AJ Stuck His Toes In Brownies; The World's Most Unfortunately Named Street
Dumb Ass News - Dogs can't drive, right? Well a camera caught one clearly sitting behind the wheel of a moving car, and the driver was arrested. (0:00) Yesterday, AJ was out in North Haven selling brownies to raise money for his trip to comedy fantasy camp. One of the guys who showed up at Art's TV and Appliance was Chester, who asked AJ to stamp his big toes on the two brownies that he purcha...
42m Oct 06, 2023
42m