Friday, September 26: Sentencing the Daycare Dirtbag, Duct Taped on a Plane, Attack Squirrels
A Middletown daycare worker was sentenced to 8 years for tossing a 2-year-old "like luggage." How much time will she actually serve? Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to explain the nuances of the criminal court system. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman freaks out on a plane and is duct taped to her chair. She put on one hell of a show, though. (15:20) Also in Dumb Ass News, an attack squi...
43m Sep 26, 2025
43m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik Teases a Big Announcement
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about the updates to the PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford Civic Center) ahead of the Stevie Nicks show, and gave a teaser for a big announcement on Monday for one of the Tribe's most frequently asked about concerts. Plus, Dave from Massachusetts had some observations about the Foo Fighters show, mostly bragging about getting to...
23m Sep 25, 2025
23m
Thursday, September 25: Mike Lapitino's Top 10 Cartoon Characters, Bears in Simsbury Homes, Collective Soul's Will Turpin
Mike Lapitino was on the phone to handle the Chaz and AJ Top 10 list this morning, all about his favorite classic cartoon characters. (0:00) AJ was on the phone with an update from his hospital room, and hung around to comment on a news story about a bear that invaded a home in Simsbury. (19:03) The Tribe was calling in with their encounters with "nutbags," including a man repeatedly trying t...
49m Sep 25, 2025
49m
Pod Pick: Foo Fighters Played Toad's Place Last Night
Chaz and AJ spent a lot of the morning talking about last night's Foo Fighters show at Toad's Place. The band played nearly 30 songs, showcased their new drummer, Ilan Rubin, and gave all the fans everything they wanted. Plus, stories from the front row and Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik on the timeline for the whole day.
34m Sep 24, 2025
34m
Wednesday, September 24: Jose's Call, Kinky Camp with Meg and Chris, AJ Update
Jose called Chaz and AJ during the Top 10 list, but talked more about how loud his concert experience was last night. (0:00) Retired Secret Service Paul Eckloff was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the recent cell scam that was dismantled, which had the capability to completely lock down NYC's cell towers. (13:16) In Dumb Ass News, a full can of silly string is emptied on a dude in...
51m Sep 24, 2025
51m
Pod Pick: Behind the Scenes of Bringing the Foo Fighters to Toad's Place
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the details that fell into place to bring the Foo Fighters to Toad's Place tonight. The band decided on playing select clubs, and the history of Toad's Place was a major selling point.
22m Sep 23, 2025
22m
Tuesday, September 23: Foo Fighters Surprise CT, and Comedian Drew Lynch on the Phone
The state was shocked and excited when the Foo Fighters made a surprise announcement yesterday, that they are performing at Toad's Place tonight! News 8 sent Bob Wilson to talk to the folks in line, and they all had great answers for how they heard the news. (0:00) Of course, not everyone could get tickets, so some folks waited for hours with no luck. Chaz and AJ spoke with David Biller, Janin...
47m Sep 23, 2025
47m
Pod Pick: CT State Police Announcement
Sgt. Luke Davis was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to make the announcement that he is returning to patrol, with Sgt. Rodney Valdes stepping in as the new Public Information Officer. The Tribe then did their best to stump both troopers with their best movie quotes.
16m Sep 22, 2025
16m
Monday, September 22: Crushing ATVs, Celebrity Encounters, Enraging Gene Simmons
North Haven's Mike Freda was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about New Haven's plan to crush hundreds of illegal ATVs and dirtbikes. Mike says this has been a big problem in surrounding towns, and no one is going to put up with it any longer. He also introduced the whole show to new word! (0:00) Tribe member Rocco was on the phone (eventually) with Chaz and AJ this morning ...
45m Sep 22, 2025
45m
Pod Pick: Best of Luck, AJ!
This morning's Top 10 list was hosted by AJ, all about the film franchises that are ripe for a Hollywood do-over. In typical AJ fashion, he half-remembered most of the movies and overly complicated the "little tidbits" for his list. Then, Jennifer was on the phone as AJ explained his next cancer treatment, why he'll be out of the studios for a few weeks, and even fonud a way to laugh about the ...
26m Sep 19, 2025
26m
Friday, September 19: The Jimmy Kimmel Thing, Married at a Chili's, Charles Ramsey the Viral King
Ryan McCormick is a PR guy in New York, and was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to unravel the whole Jimmy Kimmel thing. (0:00) Garrett and Ash joined Chaz and AJ in studio to talk about getting married at the Bristol Chili's. They estimated the whole evening cost less that $80. (13:58) In Dumb Ass News, a true king of Viral City, revisiting the Charles Ramsey interview heard 'round the country...
44m Sep 19, 2025
44m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik and Alice Cooper
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to answer any and all questions from the Tribe about concerts. Are Rush really going to get back together? Will we see the Foo Fighters in CT again? Plus, a teaser of an announcement for a big show coming soon. Then, Alice Cooper was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his spotty career as an actor, the band's connection to Greenwich f...
39m Sep 18, 2025
39m
Thursday, September 18: Remembering "Hurl," AJ's Ice Cream Story, Legendary Viral Sweet Brown
Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island sent another poorly received gameshow into the foreverĀ  land of shame. "Hurl!" was a real show, lasted only one season, and dared all of their contestants not to throw up. (0:00) Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories of being hit by a car. Bob remembered some his incident, the headlights, the artic wind, and trying to breath through blood after losi...
31m Sep 18, 2025
31m
Pod Pick: The Death Clock App that Predicts Your Death
Chaz and AJ spoke with Brent Frenson, creator of the Death Clock app, which he believes can accurately predict the date and manner of death for users. Photo credit: Getty Images
14m Sep 17, 2025
14m
Wednesday, September 17: Fireworks on a Birthday Cake, Fired for Social Media, A Viral King of Internet History
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of what sounded like a happy birthday celebration, until the cake candles turned out to be fireworks. Plus, a woman in Florida was arrested for driving the wrong way on the highway. (0:00) Social media will get you in trouble on job interviews. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories with Anthony Avallone from Reitman Personnel. (7:26) P.J. H...
46m Sep 17, 2025
46m
Pod Pick: Danie Wright Will Fight For Her Dog
Chaz and AJ spoke with Florida resident Danie Wright this morning, who went viral for punching an alligator that tried to eat her dog, Dax. Danie and Dax were able to get away, but only after Danie put a Brockton beat-down on the gator. Photo credit: Danie Wright
15m Sep 16, 2025
15m
Tuesday, September 16: Florida Drive Thru Dumbass, Lookin' at Luciana, 50 Years of Iron Maiden
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ played the raw footage of a woman holding up a drive thru line for a baconator, but she was at the wrong restaurant. (0:00) Another episode of "What's your freak?" with Halestorm fans. Chaz and AJ got to more audio from Ruth's trip to the Halestorm show this weekend, with Luciana who enjoys being watched. (5:40) Sports guy Dan Booth was in studio from Channel 3, ...
42m Sep 16, 2025
42m
Pod Pick: Fall Movies to See (or Skip)
Chaz and AJ invited Mike and Mike (of the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast) in studio to talk about the movies to be excited about for the fall. Mike and Mike tried their best to pitch some interesting and weird movies to get them into a theater, and admitted that the Oscar's best picture might have already been selected.
24m Sep 15, 2025
24m
Monday, September 15: Shot with a Flare Gun, Freak Like Me Stories, NASCAR's Ryan Preece
In Dumb Ass News, a Long Island retirement community has drawn national attention after a woman shot a man in the face with a flare gun. (0:00) Ruth was out at the Hartford HealthCare Amp for Halestorm's show last night, and asked Tribe members at the concert to share their "freak." Chaz and AJ were not prepared for how honest some these stories were. (7:04) NASCAR'S Ryan Preece was on the ph...
31m Sep 15, 2025
31m
Pod Pick: Tripping with the Tribe
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their experiences while tripping on various substances. From tree people, to nearly falling off the Earth, and one defiled pie. Photo credit: Getty Images
16m Sep 12, 2025
16m
Friday, September 12: Spongemonkeys, Brian Foley on Charlie Kirk's Shooter, Boss Keith's Top 5
Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island now included the infamous Quizno's Spongemonkeys. Ruth did her best to explain why this was all bad, but it may have only convinced everyone that the spongemonkeys deserve to return. (0:00) Former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about all the steps investigators with the FBI have been going through to a...
37m Sep 12, 2025
37m
Thursday, September 11: Remembering 24 Years Ago
Chaz and AJ asked former Stamford Fire Chief, Tom G, to handle this morning's Top 10. He counts down the things that movies always get wrong about firefighters. (0:00) 24 years ago, Dave Russell was at home, enjoying an off-day, when his wife called the landline to tell him to turn on the TV. Minutes later, he was on his way in to NYC, to commandeer a city bus, and help organize whatever help ...
1hr 24m Sep 11, 2025
1hr 24m
Pod Pick: Sebastian Maniscalco on AJ's Flip-Flops
Chaz and AJ had Sebastian Maniscalco on the phone this morning, and not even 10 seconds into the call, he had some advice for AJ's choice of footwear. Plus, why he hates to listen to people chewing food, and how awesome it was to work with Robert DeNiro. Photo credit: Khoi Ton/Mohegan Sun
11m Sep 10, 2025
11m
Wednesday, September 10: Ayesheh Mae, More Bad VHS Dates, Jimmy Koplik's Concert News
Chaz and AJ had Ayesheh Mae on the phone this morning, to talk about the scary house fire they escaped safely over the weekend. There is a lot of work to do, but Ayesheh, her husband Nate, their son, Lincoln and dog, Harper are all safe. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, more gold from Bad VHS Dates. Today, Heather loves birds, and her comfy couch. (9:22) Chaz and AJ invited Kurt Panouses on this morn...
53m Sep 10, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: Lzzy Hale
Chaz and AJ spoke with Lzzy Hale from Halestorm this morning, about her appearance at the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath "Back to the Beginning" tribute and farewell show. Lzzy admits there were a lot of tears backstage, revealed that the spelling of her name is insipired by Ozzy's, and felt enormously proud of their performance of "Perry Mason." Photo credit: Jimmy Fontaine
13m Sep 09, 2025
13m
Tuesday, September 9: Bad VHS Date "Skip," Bear Attacks Dog, Arrested on a Barbie Jeep
In Dumb Ass News, bad VHS Dates continues with Skip, who loves pushups, hot oils, and Hawaiian music. (0:00) Josh Ballard was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the bear attack he and his dog survived recently. The bears were eating pears from the tree, when Evan (the dog) ran outside and surprised them. Josh had to fend off the angry mama bear with all he had; a set of j...
54m Sep 09, 2025
54m
Pod Pick: Joshua Dean Sumrall's Incredible Story of Survival
Chaz and AJ spoke with Josh Sumrall this morning, who survived a terrible motorcycle accident. His head hit a road sign, he broke numerous bones, was stuck in a ditch for seven hours, and was repeatedly stung by fire ants. Photo credit: Josh Sumrall
12m Sep 08, 2025
12m
Monday, September 8: Baby Cages on Bad Idea Island, VHS Dates, Doogie the Croc King
Chaz and AJ's "Bad Idea Island" continues with the baby cage. A real product that was sold in the early 1900's, and had children suspended from the windows of high-rise buildings in major cities. (0:00) Sarah Dellaventura of Bishop's Orchard was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about their farm being in the running for recognition as one of the 10 best orchards in the country...
51m Sep 08, 2025
51m
Pod Pick: Sully Erna
Sully Erna from Godsmack is on the patio at Mohegan Sun to wrap up the summer concert series there, and was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the unique makeup of his band. Sully is bringing in some friends, will play Godsmack hits, and some surprise covers for the fans. Sully also had some big thoughts on Aerosmith's retirement, and what he'd like to see Steven Tyler do to say goo...
8m Sep 05, 2025
8m
Friday, September 5: Scot Haney's Sciatica, Making Us Say "Wow!," The Naked Skydiver
Scot Haney was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about breaking the news to Kara Sundlun of her induction into the Connecticut Broadcaster's Hall of Fame. Plus, his sciatica caused big problems for him during a recent trip. (0:00) Chaz and AJ debuted a new segment today, "Make Us Say Wow!" The Tribe called in their most outlandish stories of injuries, prison time, and bank ro...
1hr 5m Sep 05, 2025
1hr 5m
Pod Pick: When Smelling Feet Goes Wrong
Chaz and AJ started Dumb Ass News with a news report about a girl that was run over by a car, after denying a man the opportunity to sniff her feet. The report itself was terrible, and then Vince Berry and AJ bonded over their affinity for feet, and the Tribe called in their weird interests.
26m Sep 04, 2025
26m
Thursday, September 4: The PedEgg, 100 Year Celebration in Orange, Jimmy Koplik's Concert News, Dirtbikes at Public Hearing
Today, Chaz and AJ's "Bad Idea Island" centered around a topic AJ is very comfortable talking about; feet. The PedEgg, however, horrified viewers with their infomercial in the 2000's. (0:00) New details and developments have occurred in New York's Gilgo Beach murder case. Attorney John Ray was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the recent decision by state courts, which has never happ...
1hr 3m Sep 04, 2025
1hr 3m
Pod Pick: Waterbury Mayor Targets Motels
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe for a little clarity about Waterbury, since the mayor has announced a crackdown on pay-by-the-hour establishments. A few calls mentioned some specific places that are known for this, and a retired police officer shared some information about a similar place in Bridgeport. Photo credit: Getty Images
20m Sep 03, 2025
20m
Wednesday, September 3: E.T. the Video Game Lands on Bad Idea Island, Saved at the Guilford Library, Catfishing and Online Dating Horrors
Today's episode of Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island, features the video game that very nearly killed the entire industry. E.T. the video game lacks any redeemable qualities, and was infamously buried in the desert by developers. (0:00) A man was saved at the Guilford Library, by 22-year-old med student Luke Letizia. Luke was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the event, how ...
44m Sep 03, 2025
44m
Pod Pick: Leon Haberski Saved Three Students from Choking
Chaz and AJ spoke with Leon Haberski, security guard at Bennet Academy in Manchester, about saving 3 different kids from choking over the last 18 months. Photo courtesy: Leon Haberski
9m Sep 02, 2025
9m
Tuesday, September 2: Bad Idea Island, Fairfield Little League In Studio, Burning Man Dumbassery
"Poochinski" is a real show that only ran one episode, and gets the feature spot in Chaz and AJ's, "Bad Idea Island." Each day, we'll remember a real bad idea that was put into the world. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, the first birth to happen at Burning Man, and apparently the woman did not even know she was pregnant. (7:15) Coaches and players from the Fairfield National Little League team were ...
1hr 14m Sep 02, 2025
1hr 14m
Pod Pick: Danny Cahill On What It Takes To Be The Biggest Loser, Winner
Danny Cahill talks with Chaz & AJ about the triumphs and struggles he experienced on The Biggest Loser. Photo Credit: Danny Cahill
18m Aug 22, 2025
18m
Friday, Aug. 22nd: The 1957 Little League World Series, The R.I. Attorney General's Friend Is Even Worse, The Tribes 15 Minutes Of Fame
(0:00) Paul Miller talks about playing in the 1957 Little League World Series. (12:16) The Rhode Island attorney generals friend gets locked up. (23:00) Scot Haney reviews AJ's meteorology techniques. (31:41) The Tribe calls in their 15 minutes of fame. (39:46) Boss Keith's top 8 fears for his daugher at college.
48m Aug 22, 2025
48m
Thursday, Aug. 21st: Fairfield Little League Wins In Nevada, Hot Dog Battles In CT, and Another Airline Freakout
(0:00) Dan Booth is on the show to talk about Fairfield Little League's Win Streak. (14:25) The 2nd half of the Rhode Island attorney who was arrested for tresspassing. (21:24) Art Ververis from Capitol Lunch talks hot dogs. (33:13) Jimmy Koplik answers the Tribes concert questions. (1:00:00) An airline passenger loses her cool. Photo Credit: Getty Images
1hr 9m Aug 21, 2025
1hr 9m
Pod Pick: A Bride's New Surname Has The Internet In Tears
Bride-To-Be Brooke Marshall is getting a new last name and a lifetime of jokes. Photo Credit: Getty Images
17m Aug 21, 2025
17m
Wednesday Aug. 20th: CT's Most Dangerous Highways, An Attorney General Gets Arrested, A First Grade Teacher Sings About Private Parts
(0:00) DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto talks about the most dangerous roadways in CT. (6:37) A Rhode Island attorney general thinks shes above the law. (13:30) Anthony Avallone on gen z bringing their parents to interviews. (22:56) Alleah Red talks with Chaz & AJ about her adventures in Vegas. (55:31) A first grade teacher sings a song about private parts.
1hr 4m Aug 20, 2025
1hr 4m
Pod Pick: Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti Seeks Understanding After His Tires Were Slashed
Mayor David Cassetti talks with Chaz & Aj about the recent vandalization of his town vehicle and the steps to make sure it doesn't happen again.
11m Aug 20, 2025
11m
Tuesday Aug. 19th: Fairfield Little League Coach Brian Palazzolo, Dr. Todd Frisch Can Read Your Face, A Woman Destroys Her Boyfriends Car With Glitter
(0:00) Top 10 occupations women find attractive. (13:50) A woman destroys her boyfriends car with glitter. (20:55) Dr. Todd Frisch reads Chaz, Aj, & Ruth's face. (38:27) Brian Palazzolo on Fairfield Little League's Win Over South Dakota. Photo Credit: Dr. Todd Frisch
1hr 2m Aug 19, 2025
1hr 2m
Pod Pick: A Woman In Shelton Finds A Burglar In Her House And Bites Him
A 68 year old woman in Shelton came home to find a burglar in her house and bit him. Police Captain Bob Kozlowsky weighs in.
25m Aug 19, 2025
25m
Monday, Aug. 18th: Remembering The Flood, Fantasy Football Pet Peeves, Artists With The Best Three Album Run
(0:00) Michael Killen's list of the top 10 fantasy football petpeeves. (10:15) Speaking to Nurse Randi about rebuilding after the flood destroyed her home. (17:50) Chief Jim Buck speaks about the fire truck that was recently hit by a distracted driver. (30:00) Morgan Jimenez talks about being rescued from flood waters with her son. Photo Credit: Morgan Jimenez
29s Aug 18, 2025
29s
Pod Pick: Vernon Man Stuck In Playground Slide
A Vernon man found himself wedged in a playgound slide. First responders had to disassemble the slide in order to free him.
18m Aug 18, 2025
18m
Pod Pick: Brian Foley on DC Sandwich Thrower
Chaz and AJ spoke with former Hartford Police detective Brian Foley about the DC sandwich thrower, and the predictable reaction from the police on scene. As a bonus, Brian also shared his own sandwich incident, and the time he had a handle of alcohol thrown at him. Photo credit: Getty Images
14m Aug 15, 2025
14m
Friday, Aug. 15: CT Strip Clubs, Sandwich Assaults, Boss Keith's Top 5
Chaz and AJ were reading a story about a strip club in Connecticut, and wanted more information. A Tribe member, who remained anonymous, called in with three decades of experience and information. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a South Carolina gubernatorial candidate was arrested in his underwear, and Chaz and AJ had the audio from the bodycam footage. (11:32) The DC sandwich thrower has become Ch...
53m Aug 15, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: Elton Castee Purchased the Warren's Home
Chaz and AJ spoke with Elton Castee this morning, about his partnership with Matt Rife and the purchase of the Warren's home in Monroe, CT. Elton shared that Dan Rivera was the one who first suggested the idea, and also talked about some of the terrifying items in the museum that are not named Annabelle. Photo credit: Getty Images
12m Aug 14, 2025
12m
Thursday, Aug. 14: Fairfield Wins, Attractive Male Hobbies, Jimmy Koplik's Finished with Festivals
WFSB's Dan Booth was on the phone from Williamsport, to talk about last night's incredible win for Fairfield National. The Connecticut Little Leaguers won 1-0 over Texas, thanks to an incredible pitching performance. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a man learns the hard way that wild elephants do not want to take a selfie. (8:32) Chaz and AJ found a list online of the most attractive hobbies men can...
56m Aug 14, 2025
56m