Pod Pick: Joey Okesson's Olympic Hopes
Chaz and AJ have been closely following Southbury's Joey Okesson, as he attempts to make his first-ever Winter Olympic Team. Joey's mom, Kristin, is a Senior Vice President with Connoisseur Media, and was on the phone to go through the scenarios that could land Joey on the team. Plus, how very careful everyone has to be to not catch COVID.   Photo Credit: US Grand Prix at Mammoth Mountain
16m Jan 10, 2022
16m
Monday, January 10: Remembering Bob Saget; Ashley's Wedding Dress Fitting; Comedian Colin Quinn
Chaz and AJ talked about the surprising death of Bob Saget, and spoke with Stamford Fire Deputy Chief Tom G about the devastating and deadly fire in New York City. (0:00)   Ashley's wedding dress fitting was scheduled for this past Friday, so what happened? (18:30)   Chaz admits he has gained some weight, and needs a plan to help him lose it. He was tipped off it had become a problem when h...
57m Jan 10, 2022
57m
Pod Pick: An Incredible Survival Story
Chaz and AJ had Amanda McFarland on the phone this morning, to talk to her about her mother's incredible survival story which recently went viral. Lynnell McFarland, accidentally drove off the road after hitting a patch of black ice, tumbled into a ravine, and survived the next five days, alone. She drank rain water off a tarp, cut herself out of her seatbelt with a dagger, and kept multiple wo...
15m Jan 07, 2022
15m
Friday, January 7: The First Snowstorm Of The Year; The Week Of Flubbles; More Thoughts On The 92-4 High School Basketball Game
The first Flubble montage of 2022! Has AJ made a resolution to do less flubbing this year? (0:00)   D.O.T. Commissioner Joe Giulietti was on as the snow was falling, to urge motorists to stay home. He also had some lessons he'd like everyone to learn, and remember, for all future snowstorms. (3:23)   WFSB Channel 3's Scot Haney was from the weather center, cranked up on Dr. Pepper. (12:09) ...
46m Jan 07, 2022
46m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on 2022 Concert Season
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on for the first time in the new year to talk to Chaz and AJ about the effect the COVID surge has already had on the concert season, but is hopeful that come the spring time things will be comfortable once again. Plus, a tease at a Chaz and AJ BBQ-type concert this year, and some big hints to acts coming this summer. 
22m Jan 06, 2022
22m
Thursday, January 6: Yesterday's Nightmare Commute Stories; Attorney General William Tong; The 92-4 High School Basketball Game
The Tribe called in their first-hand accounts of the nightmare commute yesterday morning, including one teacher that wound up stuck on the road for over 5 hours. Plus, WFSB's Roger Susanin sounds terrible this morning, while he's out in the field asking people to get their COVID booster shots. (0:00)   Connecticut Attorney General William Tong was on to talk about the scams of 2022, and why y...
57m Jan 06, 2022
57m
Pod Pick: Accidents, Ice and the DOT Commissioner
Chaz and AJ starting taking calls from the Tribe this morning, as traffic accidents piled up because of the icy conditions. Many reported the conditions and delays being the worst they've ever experienced, and DOT Commissioner Joe Giulitetti asked people to please stay home so they could catch up with the accidents already reported.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/BrianAJackson/iStock/Getty Images...
20m Jan 05, 2022
20m
Wednesday, January 5: The Death Of Blackberry; Dumb Ass News; How Would You Handle Being Stuck In Traffic For 19 Hours?
Steve Greenberg "The Gadget Guy" talks about the death of Blackberry phones, and why he thinks Google glasses and other augmented reality items will be very popular in 2022. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - A Connecticut woman has stopped selling her farts in jars after some health issues arose. (13:09)   How would you handle over 19 hours in traffic, especially if you had to go to the bathroom? Pl...
34m Jan 05, 2022
34m
Pod Pick: Doubling Down on Dumb Asses
A two-for-one segment here, both Dumb Ass News segments in one podcast! First, AJ's missing bellybutton, and the pebble Chaz found. Then, audio of a criminal who was caught by a bush, and another that claimed drugs found ON his body, were not his. 
13m Jan 04, 2022
13m
Tuesday, January 4: AJ's Missing Belly Button; Tribe Body Oddities; A Life Coach Helps Us Achieve 2022 Goals;
AJ didn't realize it immediately, but he started the new year with one less body part. He explains what happened, and Ashley even helped demonstrate how things have changed. (0:00)   After hearing about AJ's missing belly button, the Tribe called in their body oddities and weirdo features. (7:34)   Caitlin Clarkson Pereira talks about becoming the first female firefighter sworn in in Fairfi...
59m Jan 04, 2022
59m
Pod Pick: Governor Lamont on Omicron COVID Surge
Chaz and AJ had Governor Lamont on this morning to talk about the surge in positive COVID cases, how that will affect schools, what he's doing about the test supply, and how to pronounce "Omicron" correctly. 
14m Jan 03, 2022
14m
Monday, January 3: COVID Surge; CT School Plans; Remembering Betty White
Dr. Ron Clark was on to talk about the surge in COVID-positive patients, and how emergency rooms are handling that in 2022, vs. the very beginning of the pandemic. (0:00)   Fran Rabinowitz talks about the plans for schools, in light of the recent COVID surge. She does not think a return to virtual learning is the right move, and strongly believes that students and teachers are safe enough to ...
1hr 2m Jan 03, 2022
1hr 2m
Friday, December 17: The Final Show Of 2021!
The best flubbles from all of 2021. Chaz and AJ compiled five minutes of the most egregious, hilarious and ridiculous miscues from the entire year. (0:00)   Channel 3's Scot Haney was on the phone to talk about his performance at the Toy Drive with AJ and Tribe member Andre from Derby. Turns out they make a pretty good tribute act to the Bee Gees! (5:52)   Governor Lamont was on the phone t...
46m Dec 17, 2021
46m
Pod Pick: A Family's Plea
Chaz and AJ had Ken Tamborra on this morning, so he could ask the public for help. His mother and father have both died, after being struck in a hit-and-run while leaving a wake service in Seymour. Police are looking for a car similar to the one pictured, a 2014-2016 Acura MDX, with heavy damage to the front of the car, including a broken/missing headlight on the driver's side.  Picture provid...
13m Dec 16, 2021
13m
Thursday, December 16: Fauci's Big Announcement; Chaz Looks For Gift Advice; Dumb Ass News
A big announcement from Dr. Fauci yesterday, but Chaz and AJ instead invited him to come in the studio and explain why it's such important news. (0:00)   Chaz was looking for some help with the gifts he still needs to get, so he was asking AJ, Ashley and Phil for advice. Turns out Chaz had the answer he needed all along, and it took a Tribe member to point that out to him. (10:09)   Dumb As...
28m Dec 16, 2021
28m
Pod Pick: Norm Pattis on Montville Arrest
Chaz (without AJ, who is still recovering at home) invited attorney Norm Pattis on this morning to talk about the arrest in Montville, that has acquired some viral attention. The suspect was ultimately charged with 14 crimes, including cruelty to animals, and released on a $250,000 bond. How can the system allow this guy to be out walking around in society again?  Photo Credit: Getty Images/80...
16m Dec 15, 2021
16m
Pod Pick: Allie Rae's WetSpace
Allie Rae is consistently among the top earners on OnlyFans. She was fired from her job as a nurse when the adult content she shared with followers became public knowledge, and has since made enough money to fund her own platform. She was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to discuss her visit to Dr. Phil, and how she plans to run "WetSpace."  Picture provided by Allie Rae 
22m Dec 14, 2021
22m
Tuesday, December 14: The Great Tip Debate; Dumb Ass News; AJ Checks In On His Surgery Recovery
A big tip went viral on social media, then the server was fired for taking the money instead of splitting it with her other co-workers. Chaz, comedian Pat Oates, Ashley, Phil and the Tribe debate who was cause of the problem. Tribe member Sarge called in a story about his wife who was left with just a $5 tip for a massive party that included Michael Jackson. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - How do yo...
44m Dec 14, 2021
44m
Monday, Dec. 13: Mask Mandate Returns to Hamden, AJ's Trip to the E.R., Judge Lisa Wexler
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett was on the phone to address the decision to re-implement the mask mandate. (0:00) AJ had to leave for his hernia surgery, so Ashley wound up driving him in this morning. During Dumb Ass News, comedian Pat Oates was in the studio and everyone got to hear what AJ had to deal with on the ride in. (12:05)   In news, Jimmy Koplik was on to give away some additional ticke...
1hr 3m Dec 13, 2021
1hr 3m
Pod Pick: ER Stories from Dr. Clark
With AJ out for hernia surgery, comedian Pat Oates was in studio with Chaz as Dr. Ron Clark came in to share some ER stories. First, he addressed the strange things he's heard patients say while under heavy anesthesia.  Picture provided by Dr. Ron Clark
19m Dec 13, 2021
19m
Pod Pick: The Toy Drive Plan
Chaz and AJ invited Rep. Vin Candelora on the phone this morning to go over the bit he's doing tomorrow morning at the Toy Drive, but when he admitted to a change of plans Ashley had an ill-advised outburst.  Pic provided by Vin Candelora 
8m Dec 09, 2021
8m
Thursday, December 9: Incredible Coast Guard Rescue; Attacked By Raccoon While Decorating; All The Tickets You Can Win At The Toy Drive
Deputy Chief Tom G with the Stamford FD was on to talk about the insanely daring rescue efforts made by the Coast Guard, as a car was near Niagara Falls. The vehicle had been swept into the rushing water, and with use of a helicopter, a Coast Guard rescue swimmer was lowered to the vehicle, mostly submerged in water, and pulled the woman out before reaching the falls. (0:00)   Tomorrow at the...
32m Dec 09, 2021
32m
Pod Pick: Toy Drive Headliner, John Cafferty
John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band are headlining this year's Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus Toy Drive, live from Jordan's Furniture in New Haven. John was on the phone this morning to talk about the songs he'll be playing, how he felt about Eddie and the Cruisers, and his big takeaways from the Beatles docuseries on Disney Plus. 
22m Dec 08, 2021
22m
Wednesday, December 8: Hard To Pronounce Words; Dumb Ass News; AJ Knows A Lot About Musicals
The Tribe called in the words they have trouble pronouncing correctly, which included some car manufacturers, condiments, and most of the towns from a nearby state. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - Many more mispronounced words, as the Tribe started to get a little testy with they way some people say words like "ask." (13:58)   Movie critic Joe Meyers was on to share his list of the best musicals, ...
36m Dec 08, 2021
36m
Pod Pick: AJ's "Great Day"
Yesterday, AJ left the show an hour early to guest host with Kara Sundlun on "Great Day Connecticut." Chaz wanted to hear how he did on TV, but couldn't get past his first 35 seconds of the show, since AJ nearly flubbed his own name, and then forgot the headliner of the Toy Drive.  
6m Dec 07, 2021
6m
Tuesday, December 7: Flame Throwers; Who Do You Tip For The Holidays; Guitarist Jeff Pitchell
Channel 3's Roger Susanin was on the phone with Chaz and AJ from Hamden High School, where metal detectors will be in place for students returning to class tomorrow. A rash of violence has a lot of parents of students feeling uncomfortable about their safety. (0:00)   While reading a news story about a man in Florida who attacked his neighbor with a flamethrower, Chaz and AJ made the mistake ...
49m Dec 07, 2021
49m
Pod Pick: Fran Rabinowitz on School Violence
Chaz and AJ spoke with Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director for the Connecticut Association of Public School Superintendents. There is a growing concern among teachers that students have too much power in the schools. Fran doesn't believe that is the case.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/tiero/iStock/Getty Images Plus
22m Dec 06, 2021
22m
Monday, December 6: Death Pool Reset; Toy Drive Rehearsal From Ansonia's And Naugatuck's Mayors; Lisa Lampanelli In Studio
Chaz and AJ reset the celebrity death pool, after Emma in Wallingford correctly picked Bob Dole. (0:00)   Ansonia Mayor Cassetti and Naugatuck Mayor Hess were both on the phone to practice their Toy Drive performance of Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe" (12:31)   Former comedian and current life coach Lisa Lampanelli was in studio this morning. Why did she leave her comedy career after 30 y...
51m Dec 06, 2021
51m
Pod Pick: Scot Haney
Scot Haney from WFSB Channel 3 will be live at Jordan's Furniture next Friday for the Chaz and AJ McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus Toy Drive. He is also going to be doing a live Bee Gees performance, with AJ! 
19m Dec 03, 2021
19m
Friday, December 3: Flubbles, Face Lasers and Getting High in the Wrong Places
Every Friday, Chaz and AJ play a montage of all their on-air slip-ups, the Flubble Montage! (0:00)  Trooper First Class Pedro Muniz was on the phone to talk about the recent arrests of three people, believed to be those responsible for the viral theft of laundry detergent from Market 32 in Oxford. (4:12)  In Dumb Ass News, a woman had her face burned by a technician with a laser, because she ...
56m Dec 03, 2021
56m
Pod Pick: Getting to Know the Attorney General
Chaz and AJ had CT Attorney General William Tong in studio this morning, so they could get to know him a little before next week's Toy Drive. He admitted to hating first dates, the concert he had to miss that he never quite got over, and his favorite albums while he was growing up. 
18m Dec 02, 2021
18m
Thursday, December 2: Substitute Teacher Stories; Porch Pirates; Jimmy Koplik
During news, Chaz and AJ were reading about yet another shortage affecting the country, substitute teachers. Not only were they shocked to see the average pay a substitute teacher makes, but then the Tribe started calling in their first-hand accounts of what it's like to lead a classroom. (0:00)   Hartford ranks among the top 10 cities in the country, where package theft is most active. Chaz ...
1hr 6m Dec 02, 2021
1hr 6m
Pod Pick: Toy Drive Headliner, John Cafferty
Chaz and AJ spoke with John Cafferty this morning about the Toy Drive on December 10th, which he and the Beaver Brown Band will be headlining. John talked about coming up in bars and clubs at the same time as Springsteen and Southside Johnny, his ties to New Haven, and took a few song requests from the show for his setlist. 
15m Dec 01, 2021
15m
Wednesday, December 1: Bad Decisions; A Deal At Pepe's To Help The Toy Drive
Your poor decisions. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in the worst choices they've made in their lives, but kicked things off by each sharing some bad decisions they've all made. (0:00)   Before movie critic Joe Meyers could share his Top 5 comedic Christmas movies, Chaz and AJ took a call from another Joe who wanted to comment on the previous guest's story about being cheated on. Then, As...
41m Dec 01, 2021
41m
Pod Pick: The Hoo-Ha Lineup
Missy in Middletown called back during a news segment about abandoned kittens, to share an important detail she left out from an earlier call. Chaz and AJ wound up asking a lot of questions about the picture of a hoo-ha Missy found in her boyfriend's camera, that she immediately knew was not hers.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/Aiman Dairabaeva/iStock/Getty Images Plus
15m Nov 30, 2021
15m
Tuesday, November 30: MMA Champ Sergio Pettis; Ansonia Vs. Naugatuck Mayors
AJ made a joke about "omicron" which fell flat, but had Chaz in hysterics for a different reason. (0:00)   Sergio Pettis is fighting on the main card Friday for Bellator 272, against Kyoji Horiguchi. He was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the fight, his nerves, how he proposed to his fiancé a few months ago, and why he wouldn't wear matching shirts in Disney. (9:14) ...
38m Nov 30, 2021
38m
Pod Pick: Joey Okesson's Olympic Dreams
In studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, US snowboarder Joey Okesson who is working hard to get on the Winter Olympic team for snowboard halfpipe. Joey shared some stories about snowboarding in Switzerland, making an opportunity for himself when Shaun White had to duck out of a competition, and what needs to happen next for him to make a trip to Beijing in 2022.   Picture provided by Joey Okes...
21m Nov 29, 2021
21m
Monday, November 29: Ashley's Vacation; How You Found Out Your Partner Was Cheating; The Largest Mouth In The World
Chaz and AJ returned from a few extra days ready to get back to work, but Ashley seems to have lost her voice. She explained her torrid trip through Disney World, while everyone mostly just felt bad for her fiance and brother-in-law. (0:00)   How did you know that your partner was cheating? The Tribe had some real terrible stories, though one caller found the whole thing to be great inspirati...
57m Nov 29, 2021
57m
Pod Pick: Top 10 Thanksgiving Sides
Officer Joe took the lead for the Top 10 list at the start of the show. Chaz and AJ were surprised when he first emailed, thinking a big one was missing from the list.   Photo Credit: Getty Images/bhofack2/iStock/Getty Images Plus
15m Nov 24, 2021
15m
Wednesday, Nov. 24: The Flubble Montage, Choking Stories and the Naugatuck-Ansonia Football Game
A short week still produced a very entertaining Flubble Montage, carried once again, by AJ. (0:00) What you need to know before heading out onto CT roads this holiday weekend. Chaz and AJ spoke with CT State Police Sergeant Christine Jeltema. She also shared her surprising favorite side dish at Thanksgiving with the in-laws. (4:48)  Since it's a big eating weekend, Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe...
34m Nov 24, 2021
34m
Pod Pick: Jeff's Flammable Friend
The only saving grace here, is that it was raining. Jeff called Chaz and AJ this morning to share his story about accidentally lighting his friend on fire in their dinghy fort. They were only trying to keep warm, with a candle and a Cool Whip container full of gas.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/Stefano Spicca/iStock/Getty Images Plus
11m Nov 23, 2021
11m
Tuesday, November 23: Stories From The E.R.; Guitarist Gary Hoey; Killer Cranberry Sauce
A recipe for a killer homemade cranberry sauce. Chaz and AJ had Dave from Riverview Bistro on the phone with a top secret recipe, never before revealed in public, to wow your Thanksgiving guests with a killer cranberry sauce. (0:00)   Dr. Jacoby explains what the "wound unit" is at a hospital. Plus, calls from the Tribe about their most ridiculous trips to the emergency room, and Frank the CE...
50m Nov 23, 2021
50m
Pod Pick: Julien's Auctions' Big Rock Weekend
Chaz and AJ spoke with Martin Nolan of Julien's Auctions this morning, since nearly 1,000 iconic rock items were available over the weekend. Martin talked about the big money Eric Clapton's guitar went for, the Frank Sinatra pieces Chaz probably could have owned, and the surprising price Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar went for.  Photo provided by Julien's Auctions 
20m Nov 22, 2021
20m
Monday, November 22: A Thanksgiving Horror Story; Crazy Stories From Bobcat Country; CT Needs Plow Drivers
Diana in Wethersfield called in a Thanksgiving horror story, when her sister tried to cook the turkey for the first time and everyone except for mom all got sick the next day. (0:00)   Chaz and AJ had a news report of the intense training and "boot camp" that prospective UPS drivers have to go through before being hired before a busy holiday season. (8:27)   Dumb Ass News - Before Dumb Ass ...
49m Nov 22, 2021
49m
Pod Pick: Michelle Pettinicchi
Chaz and AJ spoke with Michelle Pettinicchi this morning, about the recovery process for her husband, Mark. Mark is a lieutenant with the Naugatuck Police Dept., and was run over by a vehicle escaping a crime while he was directing traffic. He's already had three surgeries to repair his legs, and alleviate the incredible pain he's still struggling with.  Photo provided by Michelle Pettinicchi 
14m Nov 19, 2021
14m
Friday, November 19: The Week In Flubbles; Close Calls On 95; The Ultimate Rock Auction
The Flubble Montage was short and sweet this week, highlighted by a very tired AJ from last Friday, before he exited the box. (0:00)   Scot Haney from WFSB Channel 3 shared the first thing he looks to put on his plate during Thanksgiving dinner. (2:39)   Comedian Mo Mussa was in studio with Chaz and AJ, and had just finished telling them about the crazy car accident he was in on 95. The Tri...
50m Nov 19, 2021
50m
Pod Pick: A Horror of Hoarding
Chaz and AJ asked Ralph to call in today, just to share the story of the hoarding house he was asked to service. What he found inside, was so upsetting and foul, he needed three full-size dumpsters and specialty septic service to begin the work.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/cerro_photography/iStock/Getty Images Plus
11m Nov 18, 2021
11m
Thursday, November 18: Christmas Tree Shortage; How You Can Get Paid Leave; Holiday Travel Issues
Another shortage to be concerned about this holiday season. Chaz and AJ spoke with Brad Wells of Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton, who warned us that there is a Christmas tree shortage this year. (0:00)   Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ talking about the viral video depicting Brass Against's lead singer peeing on a  fan, on stage. Jimmy admitted he has seen a performer urinate...
52m Nov 18, 2021
52m
Pod Pick: WWE's Drew McIntyre
WWE's Friday Night SmackDown is coming to Hartford on Friday. Chaz and AJ spoke with Drew McIntyre about his Scottish ancestry, his love for "Murder She Wrote," and the diet he maintains to keep his physique.  Photo Credit: Reuters
9m Nov 17, 2021
9m
Wednesday, November 17: Cars Keep Driving Into Buildings; The Anything Goes Dating App; Will The New Ghostbusters Be Good?
A car plowed through the wall of a Connecticut business. While Chaz and AJ discussed the details of the story, a pattern emerged from other, similar incidents. (0:00)   With the Toy Drive officially announced, Chaz and AJ are now looking to bring in some more local musicians. Allie from the Ridgefield Playhouse was on the phone to help them narrow down the list of big name performers that liv...
51m Nov 17, 2021
51m