Monday, January 31: How'd The State Do With The Storm?; Seymour Man Uses Flamethrower To Melt Ice And Burns House
DOT Commissioner Joe Giulietti was on to talk about the big snowstorm on Saturday, and review the state's performance clearing the roads. Plus, the calls they were getting from idiots who tried to go out on the roads during the storm, and why the white DOT trucks are actually saving the state big money. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - All this week, Chaz and AJ will get some stories about local dumb...
52m Jan 31, 2022
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Pod Pick: Connecticut D.O.T. Commissioner Joe Giulietti
CT D.O.T. Commissioner Joe Giulietti was on to explain how the state is preparing for a big winter storm tomorrow. Chaz and AJ seemed to only make his job more difficult, but he answered all of their questions anyway. Image Courtesy Of Connecticut Department of Transportation/Joe Giulietti
11m Jan 28, 2022
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Friday, January 28: This Week's Flubbles; Ashley Tries Wordle; How I Woke Up In The Hospital
The Flubble montage from this week features a butchering of the President's name, skiing cavemen, and Ashley's brain failing during her traffic reports. (0:00)   AJ already tried, so Ashley was up next this morning, giving this trending "Wordle" game a shot. (3:27)   Dumb Ass News - Audio of a woman going ham on a worker, who blocked in her car as she was trying to make a doctor's appointme...
1hr 9m Jan 28, 2022
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Pod Pick: YouTuber Trolls CT Zoom Claiming Daughter Identifies As Lizard
A YouTuber recently crashed a public zoom in Connecticut, claiming his daughter identifies as a lizard. Turns out, Alex Stein is not new to trolling local government meetings, and even went viral for a 2-minute rap about vaccines in Texas.  Image Credit: kozorog / iStock / Getty Images Plus
9m Jan 27, 2022
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Thursday, January 27: Attorney Norm Pattis; More Chaz And AJ Summer BBQ Details; A Connecticut Concert Announcement
Norm Pattis was on to talk about a deputy in Colorado being fired, after her OnlyFans profile was brought to the attention of the department. Norm played both sides, first as if he were defending the deputy in court, and then if he had to prosecute on behalf of the department. (0:00)   Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about the Chaz and AJ BBQ happening in June with Sammy Hagar and G...
49m Jan 27, 2022
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Pod Pick: Jeff Coddington
A young Connecticut man lost his leg in a car accident, and now his family needs help. Jeff, father of Max, was on to share the horrifying details of the incident, and how the public may be able to help them locate guilty parties. Image Courtesy Of Jeff Coddington 
14m Jan 26, 2022
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Wednesday, January 26: Should CT Charge For Veterans Plates?; "Moonfall" Looks Terrible; Former Queensryche Frontman Geoff Tate
After discussing their distaste with the Connecticut DMV for charging our service members for "veterans plates," Chaz and AJ took a number of calls from retired military members. The consensus seems to be that the state needs to do far more to help the veteran community, and reducing or eliminating the charge for these plates would be a terrific starting point. (0:00)   A young Connecticut ma...
1hr 9m Jan 26, 2022
1hr 9m
Pod Pick: Man Fights Bear To Save His Dogs
Chaz and AJ spoke with Walter, who went viral after his security camera captured the moment a bear tried to attack his three wieners. Walter's dogs were all safe, and a bear psychologist even stopped by to talk to Walter about the bear. Image Credit: Getty Images/Don White/E+
15m Jan 25, 2022
15m
Tuesday, January 25: RIP Gizmo The Hamster; The Crazy Ways Kids Create Chaos; Financial Advice NOT Taught In Schools
Chaz and AJ spoke with Walter, who went viral after his security camera captured the moment a bear tried to attack his three wieners. Walter's dogs were all safe, and a bear psychologist even stopped by to talk to Walter about the bear. (0:00) Lindsey Rivers from Bristol Public Works was to talk about the passing of their beloved Gizmo. Gizmo the hamster became a favorite on Instagram, after b...
1hr 2m Jan 25, 2022
1hr 2m
Pod Pick: Announcing The Chaz And AJ Summer BBQ With Sammy Hagar!
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to announce a big show this summer at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater, hosted by Chaz and AJ! Sammy Hagar and the Circle, with George Thorogood and the Destroyers opening, on June 10 - the FIRST show of the tour! Image Credit: REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
11m Jan 24, 2022
11m
Monday, January 24: AJ Vs. Wordle; A Crazy Football Weekend; Who Doesn't Deserve To Be In The Rock Hall?
Wordle is a game that has been trending on Twitter lately, and Chaz thought it would be fun to have AJ give it a try. As he ran out of guesses, AJ became increasingly unhinged. (0:00)   Carol the Accountant was on to offer some help filing your taxes this year. First, a warning about how the IRS is short-staffed, and a lot of people will be waiting a long to time to get their returns. (7:18) ...
1hr 5m Jan 24, 2022
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Pod Pick: Remembering Meat Loaf
Chaz and AJ woke up this morning to the terrible news about the death of Meat Loaf. Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik joined the show to talk about his experience working with Meat Loaf, and admitted to an uncomfortable situation that nearly ruined the relationship. Thankfully, everything was repaired, and Meat Loaf apparently was the tipping point that helped Jimmy get his shows at Toad's Place. The...
34m Jan 21, 2022
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Friday, January 21: This Week's Flubbles; RIP Meat Loaf; Boss Keith's Top 5
The Flubble Montage this week was punctuated by AJ breaking a show rule, and attempting to do math while live on the air. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - A doctor is claiming you can go blind from flatulence. (5:44)   Chaz and AJ woke up this morning to the terrible news about the death of Meat Loaf. The Tribe called in to share stories about meeting him around Connecticut, attending his shows, an...
58m Jan 21, 2022
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Pod Pick: Reporter Keeps Going After Getting Hit By Car
Dumb Ass News - A reporter in West Virginia has gone viral for continuing her news report, after getting hit by a car while live on the air. Turns out this is not the first time this has happened to her! Image Credit: PinkBadger / iStock / Getty Images Plus
11m Jan 20, 2022
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Thursday, January 20: Customer Angry At Closed Taco Bell; Remembering The New Haven Coliseum Demolition; Betty White Stories
Dumb Ass News - An angry customer at a Taco Bell demanded the staff connect her to corporate, after they refused to serve her because they had already closed. So one of the workers gave her his own, personal cell phone number and took a fake report of the incident. (0:00)   Dawna Kaufmann worked with Betty White, and shared some stories about how wonderful she was in person. Plus, her theory ...
54m Jan 20, 2022
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Pod Pick: Bob Stefanowski's Announcement
Bob Stefanowski was on with Chaz and AJ to make it official: he is running for governor. Bob specifically wanted the announcement to happen here, first, and he detailed why he thinks this time around he will win the election.
18m Jan 19, 2022
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Wednesday, January 19: Crazy Spider Bite Story; Tribe Member Survives Failed Sleeping Giant Rappel; AJ Still Hates Girl Scout Cookies
Chaz and AJ had WFSB Channel 3 reporter Roger Susanin on to talk about the announcement expected by Bob Stefanowski, that he will be running again for governor. (0:00)   Trapper Don was on with a crazy story about a spider bite, and the insane doctor he visited to help him with his swollen knee. (3:46)   Bob Stefanowski was on with Chaz and AJ to make it official: he is running for governor...
55m Jan 19, 2022
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Pod Pick: Ashley Gives AJ A Pedicure
Friday, AJ and Ashley made a bet with each other over the outcome of the Bills/Pats game. AJ picked the Bills, so he won, and somehow, still felt like the loser after Ashley made good on the terms and gave him a pedicure.
17m Jan 18, 2022
17m
Tuesday, January 18: The Cowboys Drove Chaz Crazy; Dumb Ass News; NFL Agent Joe Linta Recaps The Football Weekend
Chaz and AJ discuss all the games they watched this weekend, and Chaz had a total meltdown about the Cowboys loss. (0:00)   Marcy Jones from Channel 3 WFSB was on to talk about the fatal fentanyl overdose of a 13-year-old in a Hartford school. The state is planning to set up a task force, but Chaz and AJ were extremely critical of the state's response. (22:34)   Dumb Ass News - An elderly c...
1hr 12m Jan 18, 2022
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Pod Pick: NFL Agent Joe Linta Wild Card Weekend Picks
NFL Agent Joe Linta was on the phone to break down all of this weekend's Super Wild Card games, and make some early picks for who he thinks might be going all the way to the Super Bowl.  Image Credit: FotografieLink / iStock / Getty Images Plus
13m Jan 14, 2022
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Friday, January 14: This Week's Flubbles; Scot Haney's Warning About Monday's Weather; The Dumb Thing You Did That Made The News
The Flubble Montage from this week just wants to find you and your "hamily" doing well. (0:00)   Scot Haney and a co-worker of his decided to join Ashley and admit that they, also have never had Big Mac before. Then, Scot talked about his tie, the other unused items from his wardrobe, and gave a warning about the weather on Monday. (3:51)   NFL Agent Joe Linta was on to break down all of th...
43m Jan 14, 2022
43m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik With Connecticut Concert Announcements
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on, with a surprise announcement! He went over the details of the show that was JUST added to Toad's Place, and also all you need to know for the pre-sale. Plus, Sammy Hagar news and the anniversary of the legendary Bob Dylan show at Toad's. 
22m Jan 13, 2022
22m
Thursday, January 13: Rejected CT Vanity Plates; Concert Announcements; Colin Quinn Returns
Chaz and AJ learned that a local resident will be attending the Super Bowl! Tori from Pack Leaders Rescue was on to talk about Lulu, one of the puppy participants in this year's Puppy Bowl. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A YouTuber attended an open-mic city council meeting, and decided to deliver his message about getting vaccinated by a free-style rap. (10:13)   The state has denied a lot of vanity...
1hr 8m Jan 13, 2022
1hr 8m
Pod Pick: Comedian Adam Ferrara
Adam Ferrara was on to talk about his podcast, and interviewing legendary rock producer Glyn Johns. 
15m Jan 12, 2022
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Wednesday, January 12: Woman Walked Through Snowstorm To Deliver Baby; The Most Anticipated Movies And TV Of 2022
A mom walked a quarter mile, through the woods, and a snowstorm, to deliver her baby. Chaz and AJ talked about all the details of the incredible story, and couldn't even fathom the strength it took her to do that, since they struggle to deal with the simplest pain. (0:00)   Movie critic Joe Meyers shared the most anticipated movies and TV shows of the new year. As he went through the list, Ch...
44m Jan 12, 2022
44m
Pod Pick: Incredible Rescue Of A Downed Pilot Before Being Hit By A Train
Chaz and AJ were discussing the viral video of a pilot being rescued in the nick of time, as his wrecked aircraft was hit by a train. The Tribe called in their near-death stories, and then Sgt. Cavestany, who participated in the rescue efforts, was on to share his first-hand account.  Image Credit: DeepInsights / iStock / Getty Images Plus
31m Jan 11, 2022
31m
Tuesday, January 11: How This Cold Can Mess With Your Home; Dumb Ass News; Scot Haney On How Cold It Will Be
Insurance adjuster David Biller was on to talk about all the ways the cold can mess with your home, and what insurance companies will cover. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - A man heard someone yelling for help, turns out they were stuck inside his chimney. Chaz and AJ had a news report from Maryland. (10:42)   How cold will it be today? WFSB's Scot Haney was on to put the temperatures today in his...
55m Jan 11, 2022
55m
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
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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...
1hr Jan 04, 2022
1hr
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 3m Jan 03, 2022
1hr 3m
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 4m Dec 13, 2021
1hr 4m
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