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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Monday, September 11: Don't Steal MMA Fighter's Car; Stunt Or Stupid - One Suck Helium Challenge; Dumb Ass News
Dumb Ass News - The last person you'd want to try and steal from is a professional MMA fighter. This happened in Philadelphia recently. (0:00) The one suck helium challenge, in Stunt or Stupid. AJ took some big breaths from a helium balloon, and attempted to read limericks and sing songs, and sounded curiously like Sharon Osbourne. (4:10) Dumb Ass News - Further proof that getting lippy with ...
16m Sep 11, 2023
16m
Pod Pick: Jim Florentine Hates Phil Collins
Comedian Jim Florentine was in studio today, and is big metalhead and hard rock fan. Chaz and AJ were trying to find some common ground with WFSB's Scot Haney, and it turns out they have the same feelings about Phil Collins.
14m Sep 08, 2023
14m
Friday, September 8: CT United Ride Updates; The Artist You'd Erase From Music History; Boss Keith's Top 5
Fred Garrity was in with Chaz and AJ to talk about the CT United Ride, scheduled to happen this weekend, though he admitted the weather has been a concern. Everything you need to know about the ride, the weather plans, and where to get updates is right here. If you could wipe an entire band or artist from all of music history, who would it be? Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their most ha...
30m Sep 08, 2023
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Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning with a ton of exciting details, about big plans for 2025. Bridgeport is moving forward with the construction of a new music venue, to continue to bring in more musical artists. Jimmy explains how the size was very important, as it will not compete with the Toyota Oakdale Theater, or the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre for bookings...
24m Sep 07, 2023
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Thursday, September 7: Former NFL Champ Mark Schlereth; Comedian Craig Ferguson; John Cafferty
Dumb Ass News - A terrified man called 9-1-1 after nearly being run off the road by a wrong-way driver. The police responded and arrested the guilty party, the man who made the initial call. (0:00) Football season is here, and Chaz and AJ are looking for tailgating tips. Josh in Shelton shared a brilliant recipe for tailgate kielbasa chili, and former NFL champion Mark Schlereth talked about S...
46m Sep 07, 2023
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Pod Pick: Building Homes For Heroes
East Haven Mayor Carfora was in studio with Andy Pujol, to talk about Building Homes for Heroes. Andy's story began on 9/11, helping the first responders in the bucket brigade as much as he could as they sifted through the rubble of the World Trade Center looking for survivors. Andy and then founded Building Homes for Heroes, to help the first responders who needed it, including Evan Marcy of E...
15m Sep 06, 2023
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Wednesday, September 6: Why Is AJ So Mad?; How You Found A Significant Amount Of Money
Chaz and AJ took a call from Don Shubert about the Shepherd's Men, and a big event happening this weekend for veterans and then immediately rolled into a round of "Why is AJ so Mad?" (0:00) No matter which way it goes, it makes for a memorable story. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories about finding, or losing a significant amount of money. (13:19) Image Credit: jwblinn / iSt...
35m Sep 06, 2023
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Pod Pick: Stunt Or Stupid - AJ Cracks Walnuts With His Forehead
AJ's first Stunt or Stupid since returning from a week of vacation, involved a World Record attempt and his skull. Using only his forehead, he tried cracking walnuts on a table, but quickly needed some protective gear.
17m Sep 05, 2023
17m
Tuesday, September 5: The Fisherman Who Caught A Shark During The Bluefish Tournament; Viral Barstool Pizza Review; Dumb Ass News
Eddie Carroll was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his big catch during the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth last weekend - a 6 foot shark! (0:00) Dom of the Year was just walking by a pizza shop in Massachusetts recently, when the Barstool crew showed up for their review. The whole thing turned into a nasty shouting match, with one clear winner - Dom of the Year. (6:46) Chaz and AJ wer...
37m Sep 05, 2023
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Pod Pick: Closer To Free Ride
Michael Morton is riding in the Closer to Free Ride, and was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the event and his fundraising. The event raises money for Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale Cancer Center, so Chaz helped Michael to reach his fundraising goal. That was immediately matched by Anthony at Reitman Personnel. Image Credit: BartekSzewczyk / iStock / Getty Images Plus
8m Aug 25, 2023
8m
Friday, August 25: The Subway Story; WFSB's Scot Haney; The Strange Things You Witnessed
A stoner idea wound up becoming a massively successful business, by the name of Subway. Chaz and AJ shared the story of the company, as they heard from folks coming into the station over the years, and participating in some legendary concert events. Subway sold for billions recently, one of the most impressive fast food sales in history. (0:00) WFSB's Scot Haney was on with Nicole Nalepa this ...
44m Aug 25, 2023
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Fishing Influencer Matt Stone
Matt Stone, a fishing influencer who lives in Connecticut, was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about this weekend's Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. There is still time to register, and Matt even dropped some hints for ways to land a competitive bluefish.
4m Aug 25, 2023
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Pod Pick: Detention Stories
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share stories of the things they did to get detention. Selling joints, shooting spitballs, ditching class and one caller who threw a knife into the wall at the back of the classroom. Image Credit: miya227 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
18m Aug 24, 2023
18m
Thursday, August 24: Jimmy Koplik; CT United Ride; Stump The Chumps - U2 Trivia
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about Keanu Reeves coming to Toad's Place with his band, Dogstar. Plus, his reaction to the Fyre Festival organizer announcing a second festival, with no bands and no set location. (0:00) The annual CT United Ride in memory of 9/11 is the largest in the state. Fred Garrity has organized the event since inception, and expects thousands ...
45m Aug 24, 2023
45m
Pod Pick: Jay Mewes
Actor/comedian Jason Mewes was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. He and his wife recently welcomed baby number 2, and Jay admitted that while he was in the room, he has a hard time "watching" the birth. Plus, a story about the rock bottom moment that led him to sobriety. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
10m Aug 23, 2023
10m
Wednesday, August 23: Getting Rid Of Squatters; Food Injury Stories
Flash Shelton has figured out how to squat out the squatters. Chaz and AJ had him on to explain the process that helped him get rid of squatters in a day, after his mother's home was taken over and the police couldn't intervene. (0:00) Chaz met a woman at the Jelly Roll concert with bandages on both of her arms, because of an accident involving microwaved butter. The Tribe called in their food...
28m Aug 23, 2023
28m
Pod Pick: Concentric Brewing
Dave Peichert from Concentric Brewing was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about starting the company two and a half years ago. Plus, the Suffield Mountain rite of passage, and why working a tobacco field is the worst job he's ever had.
15m Aug 22, 2023
15m
Tuesday, August 22: Ticks And The Powassan Virus; Dog Eats Passport; What Makes A "Good" Wedding
Dr. Mather is the authority on ticks. He was on with Chaz and AJ to help the Tribe protect themselves from ticks, and the dangerous infections they carry like Lyme Disease and the Powassan Virus. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A man may miss his own wedding, since his dog ate his passport just before he needed to get on a plane. (12:55) Chaz has been asked to officiate a wedding for his niece, and ha...
45m Aug 22, 2023
45m
Pod Pick: Weird Encounters With Strangers
Chaz and AJ shared a story that happened to Chaz's wife, Jennifer when a "very normal-looking human" tapped her on the shoulder at an event, only to make comments about her feet. The Tribe was quick to share stories from online dating fails, to public hookups, and the things that happen to home service technicians.
23m Aug 21, 2023
23m
Monday, August 21: Dumb Ass News; Stunt Or Stupid - Toe-tal Concentration; AJ's New Do
Dumb Ass News - A manatee in Florida is dead, thanks to high intensity sex with it's brother. (0:00) Stunt or Stupid this week was a test of AJ's focus and concentration, when a pair of pedicured feet are dangling in his face. (5:11) Dave from Riverview Bistro was on to share details about an event coming up to help veterans. Then, Jason Bunce of Skull and Combs called in to try and help AJ d...
30m Aug 21, 2023
30m
Pod Pick: Lou Gramm
Lou Gramm is headlining the Milford Oyster Festival this weekend, and he was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. Lou talked about joining Foreigner, the first time he heard the band's music on the air, some stories of John Lennon and KISS, and his thoughts on the state of Foreigner in 2023. Image Credit: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri
21m Aug 18, 2023
21m
Friday, August 18: WFSB's Caitlin Francis; The 59¢ Pyramid; Boss Keith's Top 5
Bridgeport's Amphitheater had to institute new rules in the suites, thanks to something that happened during the Goo Goo Dolls show in the Mayor's box. Plus, stories of being chased by the cops when they would just run you over. (0:00) WFSB's Scot Haney was completely tied up with weather updates because of the morning storms, so Caitlin Francis stepped in. Chaz and AJ asked her about the wedd...
32m Aug 18, 2023
32m
Pod Pick: Uncovering A Bluefish Tournament Cheater
Connoisseur Media's VP of Connecticut, Kristin Okesson, was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about this year's Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. It's coming back on August 26 and 27, but word of warning to anyone tempted to cheat; you will be found out.
15m Aug 17, 2023
15m
Thursday, August 17: Dumb Ass News; AI Satan; Jimmy Koplik
Dumb Ass News - A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the continued dominance of "Barbie" at the box office, the host of Mattel-themed movies that are already on the way, and what the entertainm...
43m Aug 17, 2023
43m
Pod Pick: Former FBI Agent Jeffrey Rinek
Former FBI agent Jeffrey Rinek was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his career, and book "In the Name of the Children." Rinek famously worked a confession from a serial killer, that he didn't even know he was looking for. He shares some details about that case, and the mental anguish his career has put him through. Image Credit: ASphotowed / iStock / Getty Images Plus
19m Aug 16, 2023
19m
Wednesday, August 16: Most Common Joint Locations That Come To The ER; Comedian Paul Mecurio
Dr. Ron Clark took over Top 10 duties this morning, and asked the Tribe to identify the most common joint dislocations that come into the ER. Of course, he also had a story to share for each and every item on the list. (0:00) Comedian Paul Mecurio was in studio today, and tried to tell us all about the movie scene he was in with Megan Fox. It wound up being cut from the movie, and once you hea...
48m Aug 16, 2023
48m
Pod Pick: Joe Zone
WFSB's Joe Zone was in studio with Chaz and AJ, and shared some incredible stories from his illustrious career in broadcasting. From the harrowing moment he found out his wife was held hostage inside a prison, to the time Red Sox fans literally buried him live on the air, Joe has done it all.
22m Aug 15, 2023
22m
Tuesday, August 15: Top 5 Things We Do That Could Get Us Hacked; The Strangest Thing In Your Car
Fred Scholl is the director of the Cybersecurity Program at Quinnipiac University, and was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share the top 5 dumb things we all do that could get us hacked. (0:00) What's the strangest thing you keep in your car? The calls from the Tribe were coming in faster than Chaz and AJ could get to them, as things like live tarantulas, music instruments, kerosene lamps ...
38m Aug 15, 2023
38m
Pod Pick: Spicy Wing Challenge
Today's Stunt or Stupid started by looking like AJ had pulled a fast one on all of us. The "spicy wing challenge" ramps up the heat intensity, starting pretty basic, and AJ is guy who loves spicy food. By wing number 5, he was guzzling milk and barely able to speak. Chaz and AJ welcomed Jay from the Dew Drop Inn to the studio, as he admitted to bringing a special sauce out of retirement, as it ...
29m Aug 14, 2023
29m
Monday, August 14: Weekend Crime Spree; Lady Vs. Grocery Robot; The Glastonbury Tickler
A crime spree over the weekend involved stolen cars, swerving the vehicle towards police and citizens, and burning at least one vehicle. Chaz and AJ knew exactly why this is happening in several towns in the state. (0:00) Lionel Richie's cancellation of a show has angered thousands of fans, including Tricia, who had planned her 25th wedding anniversary around the show. She called in to explain...
48m Aug 14, 2023
48m