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
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to share some updates on Aerosmith, Foo Fighters and Bruce Springsteen. Jimmy believes we'll know a lot more about Bruce's 2024 plans by tomorrow, and then answered the Tribe's questions.
24m Oct 05, 2023
24m
Thursday, October 5: Dumb Ass News; Connecticut In The Movies; Comptroller Sean Scanlon
Another machete attack? This time in Connecticut, Chaz and AJ talked about the disturbing number of machete-related events they've seen in the news recently. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A man claimed a police officer could not arrest him, since he's seen her naked on OnlyFans. (8:39) Sure, everyone knows about "Mystic Pizza," but Connecticut has a lot more involvement in the movies than that one f...
46m Oct 05, 2023
46m
Pod Pick: WFSB's Dylan Fearon
WFSB's Dylan Fearon joined Chaz and AJ in studio to talk about his first-ever concert, reporting on Quinnipiac winning the national title as an alum, his family ties to the infamous Bill O'Reilly meltdown, and being "attacked" by a three-legged dog.
25m Oct 04, 2023
25m
Wednesday, October 4: Dumb Ass News; CT's Wrong Way Driver Prevention Systems; The New Dating Show "Naked Attraction"
Dumb Ass News - The worst start to a wedding ceremony, a grandfather accidentally shot his own grandson trying to get the attention of the crowd before he began his officiating duties. (0:00) Hire an AJ! Chaz and AJ took some more calls from the Tribe, trying to raise the last bit of money needed to send him out to L.A. for comedy camp. (6:41) CT DOT spokesperson Josh Morgan was on with Chaz ...
37m Oct 04, 2023
37m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik On Sound On Sound
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to grade the Sound on Sound Music Festival, share some stories of how they got everything ready despite the weather, and give some early thoughts on the future of the festival.
15m Oct 03, 2023
15m
Tuesday, October 3: Attorney General William Tong; What Are The Chances?; Surviving Ted Bundy
During the Top 10 list, AJ attempted to share a fun tidbit of information about R2-D2 but couldn't get the details out very clearly. (0:00) Foxy Shazam's Sky White was on to talk about their show at Toad's Place tonight, and had a crazy story about nearly being electrocuted to death in front of a crazed crowd. (5:56) Cheshire schools were in secure lockdown mode yesterday, after receiving a t...
51m Oct 03, 2023
51m
Pod Pick: Sound On Sound Recap
The Sound On Sound Music Festival needed some last minute changes to keep concert-goers dry and happy, so that's what they did. Chaz and AJ had Howard Saffan, one of the organizers to talk about all of that prep work, share some behind the scenes stories and details, and addressed a rumor that the backstage area was only serving cold coffee and chips.
18m Oct 02, 2023
18m
Monday, October 2: Connecticut's New Laws; Dumb Ass News; NFL Weekend Recap
AJ is back! The big news this morning is that AJ is back in the building (isolated) and playing the Powerball once again. Chaz and AJ talked about the $1 billion grand prize, then spoke with David Biller about some of the crazy flooding footage that has made news headlines out of NYC. House Minority Leader Vince Candelora was on to summarize some of the brand new laws that went into effect Oct...
41m Oct 02, 2023
41m
Pod Pick: Sound On Sound Preview
Howard Saffan is one of the organizers for the Sound on Sound Music Festival in Bridgeport. Seaside Park is ready for the weekend, and Howard was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share the details you need to get ready before heading in. Image Credit: REUTERS/Ethan Miller EM
14m Sep 29, 2023
14m
Friday, September 29: Dumb Ass News; Tribe Confessions; Boss Keith's Top 5
Dumb Ass News - How does an alligator provide emotional support? A man attempted to bring his pet alligator into a Philadelphia Phillies game, but that (obviously) did not work out. (0:00) Chaz's wife, Jennifer was on to share the crime she witnessed this week. Did she do the right thing by not saying anything? (4:13) With VIP passes on the line to both days of the Sound on Sound Music Festiv...
46m Sep 29, 2023
46m
Thursday, September 28: Attorney Steve Errante; The Big E's Lost And Found; Stump The Chumps With Comedian Chuck Nice
Attorney Steve Errante was in studio with Chaz and AJ to share some details about a truly wild case. A doctor in charge of a sperm bank admitted to using his own samples on patients who had difficulty conceiving. Janine, one of the children to come from this practice, was on to explain what the revelation has been like for her. (0:00) The Big E brings in thousands of people each year, and many...
50m Sep 28, 2023
50m
Pod Pick: How Much Will You Pay For An AJ?
Chaz and AJ sounded a little different this morning, as AJ was home recovering from a bout with COVID, but he's still planning to make a trip to the Comedy Fantasy Camp next month. Problem is, he's a little short on the bill, so the Tribe called in the odd jobs they'd be willing to hire him to complete to cover the difference.
23m Sep 27, 2023
23m
Wednesday, September 27: AJ's Home Sick; Dumb Ass News; Kent Falls Brewing
AJ is home sick today, recovering from COVID, so comedian Pat Oates was in studio to start the show with Chaz. AJ called from home to talk about the lack of medicine and remedies he has at home, and then everyone talked about the return of spicy nuggets. (0:00) A man in Torrington was arrested for robbing a bank in Milford. The story though, is the name of this man. (12:53) Dumb Ass News - A ...
42m Sep 27, 2023
42m
Pod Pick: Desmond Child
Desmond Child is the not-so-secret name behind a ton of monster hits in rock history. Chaz and AJ had Desmond on to talk about some of the stories behind his collaborations with KISS, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith and Cher. Plus, the time he was recruited by SNL alums to play live on the show, and how he found out George Harrison was in the audience for one of his shows. Image Credit: REUTERS/Aaron Jose...
16m Sep 26, 2023
16m
Tuesday, September 26: David Koechner
SNL alum and Anchorman star David Koechner joined Chaz and AJ in studio, to talk about Taylor Swift's presence taking over his favorite team, the Kansas City Chiefs. Plus, trying to limit the time his kids spend on electronic devices, auditioning for SNL and the comment Lorne Michaels had about his hair, and how he landed a role on The Office. (0:00) A story has followed David Koechner that he...
47m Sep 26, 2023
47m
Pod Pick: National Binge Day
Today is National Binge Day. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe things they can easily binge, from TV shows, to food and social media. Image Credit: Rainer Puster / iStock / Getty Images Plus
17m Sep 25, 2023
17m
Monday, September 25: Stunt Or Stupid - Clothespin Challenge; CT's Ref/Ump Shortage; Dumb Ass News
Another Monday, another Stunt or Stupid! AJ's music knowledge is well documented, but he's a little thin when it comes to music of the last decade. For every wrong answer he had to clip a clothespin onto his body, chosen by Chaz, Pat Oates, Phil and the Tribe. (0:00) Jeff Bellemare made headlines this weekend, when his car was stolen as he was out making food deliveries. Thankfully, the car wa...
50m Sep 25, 2023
50m
Pod Pick: Foley Artist John Roesch
John Roesch is a Hollywood legend you may not know about. He's retired now, but was formerly the Lead Foley Artist at Skywalker Ranch, making the movies we love sound the way they sound. John was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to explain how something simple, like walking through the snow, actually requires a whole different stage and set of props to make it "movie-ready." Image Credit: Nata...
21m Sep 22, 2023
21m
Friday, September 22: Caught On Doorbell Cam; Things You Swallowed Accidentally; Boss Keith's Top5
WFSB's Scot Haney was on to talk about the weekend's forecasted rain, but also seeing naked people in public, and the worst song covers ever. (0:00) Doorbell cams are more and more common, so more and more hilarious circumstances are caught on camera every day. Chaz and AJ had a few examples, from farts to bugs and some personal stories. (17:45) The Tribe called in stories about the things th...
42m Sep 22, 2023
42m
Pod Pick: T.J. Miller
Comedian T.J. Miller was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, after a very late night that involved missing his stop on the train. Still, he came up with a nickname for the new intern after following him into the bathroom, shared a story about a girl who cried throughout his entire set in Houston, and took on the Tribe in Stump the Chumps.
34m Sep 21, 2023
34m
Thursday, September 21: The Missing Jet's Been Found; Dating Requirements; Car-Jacking Arrest Made In Westport
Pat Oates joined Chaz and AJ this morning, as the military has finally recovered the missing jet. The local news coverage included one the all-time best eyewitness accounts to make it to TV. (0:00) Tribe member Jessica shared her dating requirements, enraging both AJ and Pat Oates. It had such an effect on AJ, that he couldn't even articulate why spelling mistakes upset him so much. (15:27) B...
51m Sep 21, 2023
51m
Pod Pick: Don Dokken
Don Dokken was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about playing the Big E tonight, on "Connecticut Day," with two CT natives in the band! Plus, the band he enjoyed touring with the most, why he's never been married, and why he was a little bummed out on tour with Metallica, Van Halen and the Scorpions.
18m Sep 20, 2023
18m
Wednesday, September 20: Anger Is Good?; CT Secretary Of State Stephanie Thomas; 1,000 People Howling And Barking
Dumb Ass News - Bills fans are wild by nature, so you know if one of them is making headlines, something truly insane has happened. (0:00) Jaime Mahle says anger is good. She was on with Chaz and AJ to explain how anger is actually a good thing, as long as it is expressed properly. The Tribe called in some recent examples of them getting angry, so Jaime could evaluate what they could do differ...
38m Sep 20, 2023
38m
Pod Pick: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on with Chaz and AJ today to address alleged election misconduct. The incident is being investigated, after a video of what appears to be absentee ballots shoved into a ballot box on September 5. Image Credit: sanfel / iStock / Getty Images Plus
13m Sep 19, 2023
13m
Tuesday, September 19: Derby Mayor Zeke; Dumb Ass News; Nightmare Neighbors
Chaz and AJ finally got a chance to speak with Derby Mayor Zeke (Richard Dziekan) this morning. The primary election was decided by just 10 votes, with the mayor winding up on the short end. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - If you're only famous on Instagram, is that really famous? Chaz and AJ had some bizarre audio of a passenger getting booted from a plane. (8:11) The Tribe called in their pet injury...
38m Sep 19, 2023
38m
Pod Pick: Steve Schirripa
Sopranos star Steve Schirripa was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about a live "In Conversation With" coming to New Haven with Michael Imperioli and Vincent Pastore. Steve also talked about how most actors of the show found out their character would be killed off, some of the real notes the actors received from real wise guys, and how he handled Bobby Bacala's weight from his first epi...
20m Sep 18, 2023
20m
Monday, September 18: Stunt Or Stupid - Mousetrap Trivia; Louis' Lunch; Dumb Ass News
Stunt or Stupid! AJ brings out the mousetraps, and his fingers took the damage for every Tribe trivia question he couldn't answer. (0:00) Today is National Cheeseburger Day, so Chaz and AJ celebrated by bringing on the originator. Jeff Lassen from Louis' Lunch shared why they have not changed their methods for over 125 years. (17:04) Dumb Ass News - 10 minutes for a pizza seems like a reasona...
35m Sep 18, 2023
35m
Pod Pick: John Fogerty
Living rock legend John Fogerty was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about playing the 100th concert at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport this weekend. John shares stories about Woodstock, including why he declined to be a part of the iconic movie about the festival, and the exact moment he knew that he was a pretty damn good songwriter. Image Credit: Steve Soyland/Connoisseur Media
13m Sep 15, 2023
13m
Friday, September 15: Scot Haney; Embarrasing Moments At The Doctor's Office; Boss Keith's Top 5
Would you ever describe Air Supply as rock? Chaz and AJ had Scot Haney from WFSB on and comedian/orthodontist Blaine Langberg in studio and he tried to defend them after seeing them live recently. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their embarrassing moments at the doctor's office. Nothing is worse than when all of the medical students come in to gawk at your nude body. Boss Keith's Top 5 t...
52m Sep 15, 2023
52m
Pod Pick: Michael Rapaport
Actor, comedian, sports fan and Jim Dolan hater Michael Rapaport was in studio with Chaz and AJ today. He talked about the brutal Giants loss to the Cowboys, why he'll never go back to Barstool, and auditioning for a role in Pulp Fiction.
31m Sep 14, 2023
31m
Thursday, September 14: Comedian Mitch Fatel; How A Manhunt Is Carried Out; Jimmy Koplik
Comedian Mitch Fatel was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, and realized live on the air that he's always had a fetish for women in stockings. He credited Chaz and AJ for the revelation breakthrough. (0:00) Mitch was just hearing about the prison escape and capture, so Chaz and AJ filled him in on the details. Lenny DePaul, former commander with the U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task was on with...
40m Sep 14, 2023
40m
Pod Pick: Jacoby Shaddix Of Papa Roach
Papa Roach lead singer Jacoby Shaddix was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the internal debates over the setlist each night, and the (Tribe) fan-favorite that will be included this time around. Jacoby also shared a great story about when they all got to hear their music on the radio for the first time, and the honor/shame of getting reamed out by Sharon Osbourne for inciting a riot at OzzFest....
7m Sep 13, 2023
7m
Wednesday, September 13: Hurricane Lee Trends; Dumb Ass News; Primary Day Recap
Chaz and AJ talk about the latest hurricane Lee trends, with a live report from Ruth. Plus, around the state's primary elections, including the new guy in Hartford.(0:00) A Connecticut couple has made headlines for saving a literal baby shark, and Sean from Bridgeport was back on today after getting a chance to meet with Geoff Tate last night. (14:59) Dumb Ass News - Ruth admitted she lets he...
48m Sep 13, 2023
48m
Pod Pick: Geoff Tate
Geoff Tate, formerly of Queensryche joined Chaz and AJ in studio this morning. The hour-long visit included calls from the Tribe asking him for autographs on their prosthetic limbs, sharing how their kids have become musicians after seeing Geoff's performances, and trying to stump him on Queensryche trivia. Plus, Geoff shared stories about recording the original demos in minimal takes, performi...
35m Sep 12, 2023
35m
Tuesday, September 12: Dumb Ass News; Waterbury Police Stories
Dumb Ass News - A woman could not figure out why cars were pulling over for her on the highway, until she was arrested. Plus, an officer tricks fugitives by impersonating a K-9. (0:00) Waterbury Police Chief Fernando Spagnolo and Sergeant Kenneth J. Keroack joined Chaz and AJ in studio this morning to share stories from service, including the first calls they responded to and trying to apprehe...
13m Sep 12, 2023
13m
Pod Pick: Remembering September 11th
Chaz and AJ started the show this morning by remembering where they were 22 years ago, as they watched from a studio on Long Island as the attacks of 9/11 took place. Dave Russell, retired NYFD was in studio this morning as well, to share his memories from the day - from watching the second plane hit on TV, to commandeering a city bus and riding it to Ground Zero.
52m Sep 11, 2023
52m