Pod Pick: The Beach Boys' Mike Love
Jimmy Koplik of Live Nation was on and a surprise guest also called in. Mike Love of the Beach Boys! Jimmy has been promoting Beach Boys shows and concerts for 50 years now, and says Shelly Finkel will be joining him to make a special stage announcement tomorrow night at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Image Credit: Steve Soyland/Connoisseur Media
21m Aug 18, 2022
21m
Thursday, August 18: CT's Tax-Free Week; The New Girl Scout Cookie Flavor; Wrestling An Alligator
Connecticut's tax-free week begins Sunday, and Chaz and AJ needed a little clarification on how it all works. Mark Boughton was on to share the items that will qualify, tips on how to lose weight, and some TV show recommendations. (0:00) New Haven mayor Justin Elicker was on to talk about last night's approval for a long-term lease of Tweed, through the next 43 years. (17:24) The Girl Scouts ...
42m Aug 18, 2022
42m
Pod Pick: Best Erotic Thriller Movies
Movie critic Joe Meyers joined Chaz and AJ to talk about the "horniest" sexual adult thrillers. Actual movies, with real actors. Apparently, a lot of actresses passed on a big role that helped make Sharon Stone a household name. Image Credit: Motortion / iStock / Getty Images Plus
24m Aug 17, 2022
24m
Wednesday, August 17: Attorney General William Tong; East Haven's Airport Problem; Twerking In A Car
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong was on to talk about health insurance costs surging to insane rates, and what he's doing about dangerous or criminal trends on TikTok. (0:00) So what's the problem with the airport in East Haven? Chaz and AJ constantly hear about how convenient it is to fly in and out of New Haven, so why is there so much anger over a proposed expansion? East Haven res...
47m Aug 17, 2022
47m
Pod Pick: How The Tribe Judges Their Customers
Chaz and AJ wanted to know how the Tribe judges their customers, based on a list they found on the internet. A lot of contractors who make house visits are acutely aware of scents and smells.
24m Aug 16, 2022
24m
Tuesday, August 16: Dashboard Idiot Lights; Elvis; Stories About The Real Annabelle Doll
Vinnie from Tire Shak was originally calling in to help Chaz and AJ and the Tribe with the "idiot lights" on the dashboard, but the segment turned into a revelation about emissions testing. (0:00) Elvis expert, Alanna Nash was on to talk about the ways the King may have been royally screwed by music rights. (13:48) Dumb Ass News - An elderly woman has gone viral for holding a Roman candle, Ch...
49m Aug 16, 2022
49m
Pod Pick: Samantha Ramsdell And The World's Biggest Mouth Gape
Samantha Ramsdell is the world record holder for biggest gape. That's MOUTH gape, and she helped demonstrate that in studio with Chaz and AJ.
20m Aug 15, 2022
20m
Monday, August 15: Chaz And AJ Are Back From Vacation; The Latest Facebook Blunder; AJ Goes To The Goo Goo Dolls
Chaz and AJ are back from vacation, and had some stories from their travels. Chaz wound up sitting next to his ideal airplane passenger, while Phil got stuck in the TSA check line. (0:00) Steve Greenberg is the gadget guy, and he was on to talk about the Facebook/Meta blunder, the BlenderBot. The chatbot has been making headlines for making some racist comments, promoting conspiracy theories, ...
51m Aug 15, 2022
51m
Friday, August 5: Flubbles, Scot Haney's Glamping, Celebrating Stupidity
The flubble montage was, once again, bolstered by AJ's passion for 80's movies, and inability to remember the names of the actors he's talking about. (0:00) Scot Haney from Channel 3 WFSB was on the phone to talk about the monkeypox vaccine, the rules of gay camping, and agreed to jump in with Chaz and AJ on an auction item for tonight's show at Stand Up for Vets. (5:58) To celebrate stupidit...
44m Aug 05, 2022
44m
Pod Pick: Boss Keith's Top 5 News Stories
Not actual news, just the news he cares about. Chaz and AJ had Boss Keith back in studio for his Top 5 list, since his voice has finally recovered from a weekend of yelling. He shared all the necessary news in his life, about Dane Cook, Tom Brady, and dumb GPS people.
9m Aug 05, 2022
9m
Pod Pick: Ashley's Wedding Anxiety
Ashley and Erik are getting married! Saturday is the big day, so Alyssa Goggi will be filling in for her tomorrow morning. As soon as Alyssa showed up today to train, the anxiety took over for Ashley. Nervous laughter, crying, yelling and unintelligible noises all made appearances in her explanation for the final plans to be made. Her fiance, Erik eventually called in to help her relax, and cou...
30m Aug 04, 2022
30m
Thursday, August 4: Fighting Robo-Calls, Proof of BigFoot, Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik
Attorney General William Tong was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to offer Ashley some tips for working through her wedding stress, and tip for all of us to avoid stress and scams from robo-calls. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman in Ohio claims to have recorded proof of BigFoot. Chaz and AJ had the audio to share, and called Trapper Don to see if this sound was made by another animal. (14:44) A...
44m Aug 04, 2022
44m
Pod Pick: AJ is Not Happy About the "Road House" Remake
Chaz and AJ had movie critic Joe Meyers on the phone this morning to talk about the most underrated movies of all time. He mentioned "Road House," and that launched AJ into a rage about the reported remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
10m Aug 03, 2022
10m
Wednesday, August 3: Guess What I'm Gargling, Ashley's Wedding Anxiety, Bruce Tickets
"Guess What I'm Gargling" is a game AJ pitched to play on the air, less than 24 hours after the boss emailed the air staff about being more responsible with liquids in the studios. Either the game is very hard, or AJ didn't do it correctly, because no one was able to guess the song he was trying to sing. (0:00) Ashley has been keeping a sharp eye on the weather forecast for Saturday, since tha...
49m Aug 03, 2022
49m
Pod Pick: Speeding Stories, and a Crazy Car Accident
Brian Averna was on the scene of a crazy car accident in New Haven yesterday, a car jumped a curb, a gate and a tree to land on top of a bunch of parked cars. Chaz and AJ were also taking speeding stories from the Tribe, after hearing about a Danbury man getting caught in New Hampshire traveling 160 mph. Photo credit: Brian Averna
19m Aug 02, 2022
19m
Tuesday, August 2: Police Training, Busted at 160 mph, the Bus Driver Shortage
Sean Cassidy was in studio with Chaz and AJ to administer some physical tests, to see if they would be able to pass the police exam. (0:00) Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to talk about the recent arrest in New Hampshire, a man from Danbury busted doing over 160 mph in his Corvette. (19:40) There is a massive shortage of school bus drivers in Connecticut. Steve Gardner of All-Star Trans...
1hr 1m Aug 02, 2022
1hr 1m
Pod Pick: Stand Up for Vets with Jim Florentine
The Chaz and AJ Maritime Chevrolet Stand Up for Vets is this Friday night, headlined by Jim Florentine. Laurie Hollander was on from Help Our Military Heroes, as was Bob who is still waiting for AJ to pay up on an auction item from a few years ago. Plus, comedian Jim Florentine on the Will Smith apology, and the band he'd pick to play his private party if he won a lotto jackpot. Photo credit: ...
32m Aug 01, 2022
32m
Monday, August 1: Losing Money, Financial Advisor on Lottery Jackpots, Hatchet Road Rage
People lose money every day, sometimes a whole bunch at once. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories of losing money, and took an interesting call from a guy in East Haven (0:00) One, single winner will claim the $1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot. Chaz and AJ asked a real financial advisor how much advice you should take from viral articles on the internet. (5:21) Crazy road rage...
31m Aug 01, 2022
31m
Pod Pick: Locked Up For Road Rage
A local road rage story that Chaz and AJ covered in news, prompted a Tribe member to call in with a personal story. Brian admitted he spent nine months locked up because of the incident, after pulling the man through his driver's side window and mushing his face into the asphalt. Image Credit: Antony Robinson / iStock / Getty Images Plus
8m Jul 29, 2022
8m
Friday, July 29: This Week's Flubbles; Another CT Bank Robbery; Trumbull Teen Makes It To "America's Got Talent"
This week's Flubble montage was 100% AJ, as a prank. Did he even pick up on it? (0:00) Comedian Pat Oates was in while Brian Foley called in to address yet another bank robbery in the state. Brian seemed very confident that the police had good information on a suspect, and that an arrest would be made very soon. (6:06) Gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski was on to talk about the unaccepta...
47m Jul 29, 2022
47m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik On Summer Jam At Watkins Glen
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the 49th anniversary of Summer Jam at Watkins Glen. The show was in the Guinness Book of World Records for "largest audience at a pop festival," with sets performed by The Grateful Dead, The Band, and The Allman Bros. Jimmy remembers how the idea first came to him as a 22-year-old, how Watkins Glen was decided as the setting, and why everyone was ...
16m Jul 28, 2022
16m
Thursday, July 28: What The Interest Rate Hike Means For You; How You'd Spend The Mega Millions; The Tribe Impersonates AJ
Kyle the teacher was on to try and explain in simple terms what yesterday's interest rate hike means for the average citizen. (0:00)   The Mega Millions jackpot is now officially over the BILLION dollar mark. How much would you actually get to keep if you won, and chose the lump sum option? Plus, how AJ would spend his days as the jackpot winner. (17:07)   Chaz asked the Tribe to call in an...
49m Jul 28, 2022
49m
Pod Pick: Mark Boughton
Are you leaving money on the table? Chaz and AJ had an old friend on to share the easy way you can snag some money from the state. The opportunity is gone by July 31, so Mark Boughton from the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services was on to share how to find out if you qualify. Image Credit: Stephen Nocera
17m Jul 27, 2022
17m
Wednesday, July 27: AJ Takes The Clothespin Challenge; The Dumb Thing That Sent You To The E.R.; Cpl. John Himan Shares His Story
Corporal Josh Himan was on to talk about Stand Up for Vets, happening Friday, August 5, at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange. In September of 2009, while in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, his Humvee ran over an IED. The blast ejected him from the vehicle and resulted in Josh sustaining a spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic.  (0:00)    Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe about the dumb th...
45m Jul 27, 2022
45m
Pod Pick: New Haven PD Sgt. Paul Finch
Sgt. Paul Finch with the New Haven Police Department is looking for recruits. The New Haven PD needs to fill about 80 vacated positions, and Chaz and AJ were both convinced they could complete and pass the physical portion of the exam.  Image Credit: NHPD Officer Reginald McGlotten
17m Jul 26, 2022
17m
Tuesday, July 26: Lt. Col. Dan Hampton; Whale Breaches Onto A Boat; Stump The Show
Lt. Col. Dan Hampton (Ret.) was on to talk about his new book, "Valor." He wound up talking quite a bit about his own military career, 151 missions, but one in particular stuck out as he wasn't sure he'd make it back. (0:00)   Ethan from Sea Tow in Boston was on to talk about the viral video of a whale breaching the water and landing on a small boat. He's seen and responded to calls like this...
36m Jul 26, 2022
36m
Pod Pick: Mitch Hallock
Mitch Hallock, the King of the Nerds and creator of Connecticut's Terrificon was in studio to talk about the event happening this weekend! He's expecting at least 20,000 people to show up, and shared a story from a past event where a dead man was signing autographs. 
18m Jul 25, 2022
18m
Monday, July 25: The Increase Of Wrong-Way Drivers And Drag Races; Google's Becoming Too Self-Aware; Hamptons Mega-Mansion
Connecticut State Police Sergeant Jeltema was on to talk about the rash of wrong-way drivers lately, and the crackdown on illegal street drag races. (0:00)   Steve Greenberg "The Gadget Guy" was on to talk about the story out of Google, where an engineer was fired after warning people about the artificial intelligence project getting too self-aware. (14:29)   Jonathan Carbutti was on to tal...
51m Jul 25, 2022
51m
Pod Pick: The Fastest "From Hired-To-Fired" Stories
Chaz and AJ wanted to hear the Tribe's stories about getting fired, specifically the quickest turnaround from "hired" to "fired." Plenty of stories barely lasting a full day on the job, including a guy that lost his position for eating a single piece of penny-candy. 
26m Jul 22, 2022
26m
Friday, July 22: Bank Robberies In Connecticut; Comedian Tammy Pescatelli; Why Are There So Many Shark Attacks This Year
Brian Foley was on to address the continuing trend of bank robberies in Connecticut. It seems there is a common thread to all of the recent occurrences, and then Vicki the bank teller was on to share a personal story about the time her bank was robbed at gunpoint. (0:00)   Comedian Tammy Pescatelli was in studio and wound up sharing stories about the terrible people known as "line cutters." T...
48m Jul 22, 2022
48m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik With Springsteen Ticket Info
Jimmy Koplik was on to share the most recent information about the 2023 Bruce Springsteen show, coming to the Mohegan Sun Arena. Tickets are on sale, only for verified fans, and there have been some questions about the process - so Jimmy did his best to explain how it worked for him.  Image Credit: REUTERS/Rebecca Cook RC
8m Jul 21, 2022
8m
Thursday, July 21: The $150M Jewelry Heist; How AJ Beats The Heat; Vietnam Veteran Michael Sulsona
Brian Foley, former Connecticut police officer was on to talk about the $150 million jewelry heist. Brian seemed pretty sure he already knew how it all happened, and that was immediately supported by Paul, a former driver with an armored car company. (0:00)   It's all anyone is talking about this week, the heat, humidity and extreme temperatures. AJ believes he's found an effective way to fig...
59m Jul 21, 2022
59m
Pod Pick: When Bees Attack
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe about being bitten by animals, since a guy in Philadelphia tried to pet a raccoon and got his leg chomped. Bees have been a nuisance for everyone, but they added a personal attack on Rob by targeting his bald spot.  Image Credit: Prompilove / iStock / Getty Images Plus
14m Jul 20, 2022
14m
Wednesday, July 20: Connecticut's 16 Marijuana Cultivators Were Approved; Avon PD's New Training; When Movie Critics Were Wrong
Weed is legal now in Connecticut, and 16 cultivators have been granted the green light to start production. Chaz and AJ spoke with their weed guy, Joe LaChance, who explained that all of these places had to pay $3 million up front, before growing even a single plant. (0:00)   School shootings are terrifyingly commonplace in the United States, and one Connecticut town is not waiting around to ...
35m Jul 20, 2022
35m
Pod Pick: Sex In Public Places
The Tribe called in the most public places they've had sex, sometimes even getting caught in the act. Chaz and AJ found a study that the happiest couples are having sex at least once a week.  Image Credit: AntonioGuillem / iStock / Getty Images Plus
16m Jul 19, 2022
16m
Tuesday, July 19: Preparing For The Heat Wave; Bank Robberies In Connecticut; The Worst National Anthem Performance
Connecticut is preparing for a heat wave, so Chaz and AJ talked about the businesses that get the biggest boost during one. (0:00)   Attorney Norm Pattis was on to talk about bank robberies happening around the state, which apparently is far more common crime than anyone realized. The good news is, most of these crimes do wind up being solved. (11:34)   Last night's Home Run Derby was overs...
52m Jul 19, 2022
52m
Pod Pick: TikTok Divorce Attorney Katie K. Leonard
TikToker Katie K. Leonard was on to share some of the wild characters she's experienced as a divorce attorney. She shared the gross details of "diaper baby," and then told her favorite story of all time.  Image Credit: Patrick Marcigliano (Courtesy Katie K. Leonard)
19m Jul 18, 2022
19m
Monday, July 18: Why You Got Kicked Out Of A Concert; How Connecticut's Drought Affects Farmers; Comedian Adam Carolla
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe about getting kicked out of concerts, and in the middle of some great stories took a call from "Cowboy Cal." He claimed to be a big fan of Chaz and AJ, but didn't seem to recognize that he was talking to them. (0:00)   Jim Smith is a local farmer, and was on explain how devastating droughts can be for farmers. Who knew so much work went into getting a gallon of mil...
48m Jul 18, 2022
48m
Pod Pick: How The Tribe Got Caught In A Sex Act
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in stories about the times people accidentally found their porn, or caught them in a sexual act. It seems to happen pretty often, by the sheer number of callers. 
20m Jul 15, 2022
20m
Friday, July 15: This Week's Flubbles; An Incredible Armored Car Heist Story; Dumb Ass News
The Flubble Montage was especially busy this morning, since both Chaz and AJ struggled to shake off "vacation mode." (0:00)   Chaz and AJ were hoping for some interesting stories when they asked the Tribe to share how they were arrested. No one was prepared for the story Lenny called in with. (6:58) Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe about the times people accidentally found their porn, or caught t...
52m Jul 15, 2022
52m
Pod Pick: How Phil Nearly Lost Thousands Of Dollars
Phil the producer shared with Chaz and AJ how he nearly lost thousands and thousands of dollars, while they were off on vacation last week.
9m Jul 14, 2022
9m
Thursday, July 14: Bob Stefanowski; Strange Veterinarian Stories; More Info On Chaz And AJ's Punta Cana Party
Gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski admitted he thought he could make a better negative ad about himself than the one that is currently running. Plus, NYC residents were disturbed and concerned when a PSA began running recently sharing what to do in the event of a nuclear attack or explosion. (0:00)   Marissa had some dog stories to share, as a vet tech she has seen quite a bit. First, a ...
55m Jul 14, 2022
55m
Pod Pick: Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone
Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone was on to talk about the Bruce Springsteen show coming in March. Tom admitted there's still a big name performer on his "to-do" list, and shared a great story about booking Clarence Clemons on his birthday.
18m Jul 13, 2022
18m
Wednesday, July 13: How Your Family Member Made News; Best Movie Villains; Jon Anderson Of Yes
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe how they made the news, or a family member wound up in the headlines. Rose's story about her cousin, would've been perfect for Dumb Ass News. (0:00) Movie Critic Joe Meyers was on to talk about the best on-screen movie villains of all time. AJ wound up reciting most of a Lethal Weapon movie from memory. (5:47) Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone was on to talk about the Bruc...
43m Jul 13, 2022
43m
Pod Pick: Sean Kanan
Sean Kanan from "The Karate Kid Part 3" was on to dodge questions about his potential involvement in future Cobra Kai seasons, and talk about his appearance at this year's Terrificon! Sean also shared the secret to losing 40 pounds. Publicity Photo Supplied By Sean Kanan 
15m Jul 12, 2022
15m
Tuesday, July 12: Bruce Springsteen's Coming To CT; Rock Photographer Neil Zlozower; Snapping Rubber Bands On AJ's Forehead
Sean Kanan from "The Karate Kid Part 3" was on to dodge questions about his potential involvement in future Cobra Kai seasons, and talk about his appearance at this year's Terrificon! Sean also shared the secret to losing 40 pounds. (0:00) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik popped on quickly this morning to announce that Bruce Springsteen is coming to Mohegan Sun in March. (14:47)   Rock photographe...
45m Jul 12, 2022
45m
Pod Pick: Drunk Audio With Jimmy Rap
Jimmy Rap was on with Chaz and AJ, after speaking with a group of ladies this weekend. They were celebrating a friend's 40th birthday, so were clearly not prepared to answer some American history trivia questions. Image Credit: Ian Cunningham 
15m Jul 11, 2022
15m
Monday, July 11: We're Back From Vacation; Breaking Down The New "Elvis" Movie; How Weird Thumbs Make Money On OnlyFans
Jimmy Rap was on with Chaz and AJ, after speaking with a group of ladies this weekend. They were celebrating a friend's 40th birthday, so were clearly not prepared to answer some American history trivia questions. (0:00)   Captain Sibley with the Sandy Hook Fire Department was on about the passing of Fire Chief William Halstead. The Chief joined the department when he was 16 years old, and wa...
59m Jul 11, 2022
59m
Pod Pick: Why July 4th Is Independence Day
Kyle the Teacher was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain why July 4 was chosen as our nation's Independence Day, and all of the important events that lead up to earning our freedom from England.  Image Credit: artisteer / iStock / Getty Images Plus
16m Jul 01, 2022
16m
Friday, July 1: This Week's Flubbles; Blackie's Hot Dogs; We Play "She's A 10, But..."
The Flubble Montage! A week's worth of flubs, mumbles, stumbles and other blunders. (0:00)   Scot Haney was on from Channel 3 WFSB, and AJ immediately asked him about the reddish look to his skin. Turns out, Scot has been going through some cosmetic procedures to rejuvenate his skin. (6:24)   Rick Flavin from Blackie's was in studio WITH hot dogs, a special occasion since they have been clo...
48m Jul 01, 2022
48m