Wednesday, January 20: A Busy Night In Bridgeport; Best Romantic Movies; New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart
Brian Averna called in to share an encounter with a nut bag. Chaz and AJ got a wild story, that ended with someone getting hit in the head with a bottle of juice. (0:00)   Joe Corradino is a state's attorney, who was on this morning after an already busy and eventful night in Bridgeport. (9:21)   Joe Meyers is a movie critic, and was on to talk to Ashley about her first viewing of "Schindle...
58m Jan 20, 2021
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Pod Pick: Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau
Chaz and AJ spoke to Peter Cordeau, the President of Norwalk Hospital about the coordination between all the hospitals in the state when it comes to the rollout of the next phase of the vaccine, and how he kept the hospital moving when things looked extremely bleak last year.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/Udom Pinyo/iStock/Getty Images Plus
11m Jan 19, 2021
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Tuesday, January 19: Ashley's Movie Quiz, Bath Salts on the Job, NFL Playoff Recap with Joe Linta
Ashley watched Schindler's List this weekend, and to prove it, took a quiz about the movie. Was she even paying attention? (0:00)   AJ admitted to crying in the theater during The Passion of Christ. While talking about the movie, Chaz and AJ both realized they don't know much about the history of Jesus. (5:45)  In Dumb Ass News, a man decided to celebrate his first day at a new job by injecti...
42m Jan 19, 2021
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Pod Pick: Miracle on Hudson and Sully Replay
Today is the anniversary of the Miracle on the Hudson. Dick Knapinski explains just how miraculous it was, the parts missing from the movie, and how pilots are trained to avoid a similar situation now. Plus, a replay from a 2012 interview Chaz and AJ did with Sully, and he goes through everything he was thinking as the plane was going down.  Image Credit: Kyle Allingham/iStock/Getty Images Plus
22m Jan 15, 2021
22m
Friday, January 15: AJ Prepares For The Rage Room; Fun Fact Friday; The Week In Flubbles
The Flubble Montage - All week, Chaz and AJ keep track of each and every time someone "flubbles" on the air. Then they throw them all together in one segment for everyone's enjoyment. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - a man claiming to be the Prince of Morocco called 911 from a McDonald's, and the news report covering this story was pure gold. (5:25) Scot Haney was on to help pick the movie from the 90'...
54m Jan 15, 2021
54m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on 2021 Concerts
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to offer his cautiously optimistic outlook on the 2021 concert season in Connecticut. How did his conversation with the Governor go, and are there any dates already booked for later this year? 
27m Jan 14, 2021
27m
Thursday, January 14: Cat Names, Vaccine Discussion, Led Zeppelin Must Be Loud
Chaz and Jennifer recently adopted two cats, and have not settled on named for them quite yet. While talking about the pair, AJ jokingly suggested some names that Chaz loved. (0:00)   In news, Dr. Rockman Ferrigno called in to help the Tribe members still hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. (10:37)  In Dumb Ass News, a man's defense for playing his music too loud late at night, is a pretty ...
42m Jan 14, 2021
42m
Pod Pick: Joe Meyers and 90s Movies
Boss Keith gave the whole show New Year's resolutions, and Ashley's was to watch a bunch of movies from the 90s. Chaz and AJ asked movie critic Joe Meyers to help narrow down one of the best picture winners, or highest grossing films from the decade for her to watch.  Image Credit: gorodenkoff / iStock / Getty Images Plus
18m Jan 13, 2021
18m
Wednesday, January 13: Worms in the Brain, Huge Heroin Bust, Massive Lottery Jackpot
Mike the Neurosurgeon explains how he gets his kids to wash their hands, by using an example of a patient who had worms in the brain. Plus, how fat David Hasselhoff saved the life of one of his buddies' girlfriends. (0:00)   A $300,000 heroin bust in New Haven, Det. Chris Lyons was on to explain how these busts are researched, investigated and carried out. (16:00)  The Mega Millions jackpot i...
50m Jan 13, 2021
50m
Pod Pick: The First Thing You Learn in Prison
Sean Hennessey was on with Chaz and AJ again this morning to talk about his history being locked up in the system. As a 16-year-old, he was put in with the adults and explained why he had to fight for his eggs every day. 
25m Jan 12, 2021
25m
Tuesday, January 12: The Beatles in India, A River Rescue in Danielson, Comedian Kerryn Feehan
In Dumb Ass News, a young kid lectures his mom about the meaning of the word "lockdown." (0:00)  Paul Saltzman got to spend serious time with the Beatles, while they were in India. He briefly recapped how he wound up at the same place at the same time, and then shared some meaningful conversations he had with each of the Beatles. (6:18)  In news, an 87-year-old man was rescued in Danielson af...
40m Jan 12, 2021
40m
Pod Pick: Gianni Russo's 22 Months in Italy
Chaz and AJ spent another Monday speaking with Gianni Russo. While talking about the movie being made about his life, he admitted that he needed to "hide" in Italy for 22 months, after the assassination of JFK. Plus, Ashley's dad, Poppa Gee, was on the phone to try and beat Gianni in a "Godfather" quiz. 
24m Jan 11, 2021
24m
Monday, January 11: Bobcats and Rabies, A Third Grade Quiz, The Heartbreaking Story of Beau Wise
A bobcat attacked in Southbury, targeting a dog, and then the owner. Trapper Don was on this morning to educate us about bobcats, and rabies. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, chickens were terrorizing a drive-thru at a McDonald's outside Philadelphia, and police had to intervene. (15:26)  AJ vs. Ashley in a third grade quiz, questions administered by a real teacher, Ann. History, English, Science, G...
58m Jan 11, 2021
58m
Pod Pick: How Hard It Is to Spend $185 Billion
Kyle the math teacher was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the insane amount of money that Elon Musk has. How hard is it to spend $185 billion?  Photo Credit: Getty Images/Pineapple Studio/iStock/Getty Images Plus
14m Jan 08, 2021
14m
Friday, January 8: Car Break-Ins On The Rise; Fun Fact Friday; The First Flubble Montage Of The Year
The trend of car break-ins has continued to rise into the new year. Chaz and AJ noticed the chat room on Twitch talking about it, and Phil has had this happen in his driveway, on more than one occasion. (0:00)   Governor Lamont seems to have made the legalization of marijuana a priority for this year. Joe LaChance "the weed guy" was on to explain the steps that we need to see before it's a re...
59m Jan 08, 2021
59m
Pod Pick: Capitol Chaos
Wasn't this supposed to a better year than 2020? Chaz and AJ covered the chaos that erupted in DC at the Capitol yesterday, with quotes from Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro and Jim Himes. They also spoke with people on the scene, Florida Chris and Ian Cunningham, and finally Senator Blumenthal.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/sborisov/iStock/Getty Images Plus 
48m Jan 07, 2021
48m
Thursday, January 7: Harbor Yard Amphitheater Updates; Dumb Ass News; Cobra Kai
Dumb Ass News - A naked fugitive was found in croc infested waters. The two guys that discovered him were hysterical news interviews. (0:00)   Bret Ernst is one of the stars of "Cobra Kai," he's Daniel LaRusso's cousin Louie. So how did a comic from New Jersey that moved to the West Coast get into character to play a guy that's from New Jersey and moved out to the West Coast? (3:46)   Live ...
56m Jan 07, 2021
56m
Pod Pick: Sean's Top 5 Things to Know About Prison
Chaz and AJ had Sean Hennessy on this morning, a standup comic and competitive roaster, but wanted to start with his first occupation as a prison convict. Starting at 11 years old, Sean wound up in juvenile detention centers, and progressed stealing cars at 13, to fights in high school and eventually, prison. 
16m Jan 06, 2021
16m
Wednesday, January 6: Barstool Sports Helps CT Restaurant; The Best Movies Turning 40; The Pastor Who Became A Stripper
Trump called in to talk about his second term and that taped phone call to the Georgia secretary, then Joe Biden came on to talk about his vaccination and was surprised by one of the side-effects. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - A man (who sounds at least a little like Ozzy Osbourne) calls the emergency line to report a strange light in the sky. Once he figured out what it was, he called back to expla...
1hr 5m Jan 06, 2021
1hr 5m
Tuesday, January 5: Alien Encounters; Dumb Ass News; Facebook "Jail"
An inflatable Christmas tree outfit may have spread COVID-19 to dozens of people, and Tanya Roberts is alive, despite reports that she had died. (0:00)   Harvard Professor Avi Loeb believes we had a recent alien encounter. What did he see, why is it important, and how does he think it proves existence of alien life? (14:08)   Dumb Ass News - AJ learns the difference between Samoas and Samos...
45m Jan 05, 2021
45m
Pod Pick: Gianni Russo's Message from Pablo Escobar
Chaz and AJ have still not reached the end of the incredible stories from Gianni Russo's life. Last time, he was explaining how he killed a man in self-defense, only to learn later that he was employed by Pablo Escobar. Gianni received a threat from Pablo, and avoided retaliation because of a meeting with John Gotti. Then, Ashley tries to answer some basic questions after watching "The Godfathe...
22m Jan 04, 2021
22m
Monday, January 4: 2021 Is Finally Here! We're Back!
Returning from a two-week vacation to an early morning show can cause a few bumps in the road. Thankfully for the Tribe, that usually manifests in the form of a flubble when AJ is involved. The very first Top 10 list of the year had Chaz in tears from laughter as AJ tried and failed to talk his way through a segment. (0:00)   The first guest of the new year is Dr. Ron Clark, who has received ...
53m Jan 04, 2021
53m
Friday, December 18: The Final Show Of 2020!
Mitch Hallock "The King of the Nerds," tells all us normal people about Boba Fett. The man who played the character originally has died, and apparently was hired just because he could fit into the costume. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - Not like you needed a reminder, but a story to confirm that gas station sushi is always a terrible idea. (8:08)   David Letterman, President Trump, Bernie Sanders...
42m Dec 18, 2020
42m
Pod Pick: The Last Flubble Friday of 2020
AJ has held the crown of "Flubble King" for all of 2020. Honestly, he hasn't even been challenged. For the last flubble montage of the year, he made sure there was absolutely no doubt or debate about who the world champ is. 
6m Dec 18, 2020
6m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik's Concert Year in Review
Chaz and AJ had Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik on to talk about snowstorms that happened during concerts, and took calls from the Tribe about their favorite shows in CT. One of the first appearances of U2 in the state involved a special birthday message on stage for a fan, and Jimmy didn't have a great "year in review" for the concert world of 2020, but has wonderful thoughts for next year. 
26m Dec 17, 2020
26m
Thursday, December 17: Snowstorm Updates, Yale Doctor Explains Vaccine Allergies, Chainsaw at McDonald's
A healthcare worker in Alaska had an allergic reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, and Chaz and AJ imagine what would happen if that happened in front of them. (0:00)   Ashley is broadcasting from home, and agreed to do a live weather report for Chaz and AJ from her yard. The biggest piece of information she shared, is that she's been wearing the same pajamas for multiple days. (2:44)   New Have...
42m Dec 17, 2020
42m
Pod Pick: Deer Through the Windshield
Dan Gregoire was lucky to escape with only minor injuries after a deer flew through his windshield. It was hit by another car, went into the air, and landed in his passenger seat. He took Chaz and AJ through the whole ordeal this morning. 
9m Dec 16, 2020
9m
Wednesday, December 16: AJ's Classic "God Made A Plow Driver"; SEAL Team 5 Stories
The impending snowstorm had the Tribe requesting a classic bit AJ recorded about plow drivers. "God Made a Plow Driver." (0:00)   Trapper Don has been referred to as the Ghetto Gourmet, by his fans on his Facebook page. What has he been cooking recently, and is he dating anyone? (2:33)   Mitch Fatel was asked to help Ashley with a dilemma she's having in her personal life, and he was all to...
58m Dec 16, 2020
58m
Pod Pick: The Vaccine Trials
The COVID-19 vaccine has already been administered to a select few in Connecticut, but before it was approved by the FDA for emergency use, there were the trials. Chaz and AJ spoke with Yasir Batalvi, one of the trial subjects. He explains why he chose to do so, how his healthcare is affected, and what kinds of side-effects he experienced. 
14m Dec 15, 2020
14m
Tuesday, December 15: Vaccine Updates; Meeting The Beatles In India; Pre-Storm Updates
Tom G from the Stamford Fire Dept. was on to talk about Connecticut EMTs being offered the training to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. (0:00)   Paul Saltzman was on to share his incredible story about meeting the Beatles, during their time in India. Paul happened to be there at the same time, met them while studying meditation to get over a breakup with a girlfriend, and has some of the most...
39m Dec 15, 2020
39m
Pod Pick: Gianni Russo's Acting Advice from Marlon Brando
Chaz and AJ continued their weekly conversations with Gianni Russo, and this time they got some on set stories from "The Godfather." Gianni remembered the advice he got from Marlon Brando in a crucial scene at the end of the movie, and then told a story about the time he shot someone in self defense at his own restaurant. 
24m Dec 14, 2020
24m
Monday, December 14: Most Googled Items Of 2020; Mayor Mark's New Job; Dumb Ass News
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe for their stories about the worst injuries they've ever endured to their private parts. Pat admitted to some manscaping injuries, and then Jennifer was on to share a story from her childhood, about a friend of hers that landed very awkwardly on the diving board and to tease Chaz about his manscaping practices. (0:00)   Mayor Mark Boughton from Danbury has got a new...
48m Dec 14, 2020
48m
Friday, December 11: The Toy Drive
Chaz and AJ's McDermott Chevrolet and Lexus of New Haven Toy Drive kicked off with a news segment about vaccines coming to CT, and an angry AJ who felt attacked by a rendition of the National Anthem. (0:00)  At the end of every week, Chaz and AJ play the best flubbles from every show. This week's montage was the first time someone challenged AJ's flubble crown. (11:53)   Mitch Hallock, The Ki...
41m Dec 11, 2020
41m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik's Toy Drive Auction Item
Chaz and AJ had Jimmy Koplik from Live Nation on this morning to talk about the auction item he's donated to benefit the Toy Drive. A concert from next year's schedule at the brand new Bridgeport Amphitheater, with backstage access to Jimmy's office and perhaps the band. Plus, stories about the Grateful Dead canceling a show (with audio of Jimmy addressing the crowd,) and Frank Zappa's first-ev...
17m Dec 10, 2020
17m
Thursday, December 10: Toy Drive Week Continues; Jay Leno Wishes AJ A Happy Birthday; Chubby Bunny With Teresa Dufour
What were the top Google searches of the year? Chaz and AJ go through the list and try to figure out why some of the searches were so popular. (0:00)   Matt from the Water Doctor was on to talk about being one of the proud sponsors for this year's Toy Drive. Then Nick the Science Guy was on to explain the "Christmas Star" that will be visible this month. (9:25)   Dumb Ass News - Who would c...
1hr 7m Dec 10, 2020
1hr 7m
Pod Pick: Vic DiBitetto
Comedian Vic DiBitetto called in to talk to Chaz and AJ about the Toy Drive, how he celebrates Christmas, and then played a song on the harmonica. The harmonica song is normally only a family tradition, and then Chaz played a song that always reminds him of Vic. Photo: Vic DiBitetto
7m Dec 09, 2020
7m
Wednesday, December 9: Toy Drive Week Continues; PS5 Madness; How Ozzy Celebrates Christmas
Around 100 people waited in line to get their hands on the elusive PS5 at a WalMart in Detroit, only to find out they didn't have any. The real fun part of the story was the reporter's voice. (0:00)   Roger Susanin from Channel 3 WFSB did one of his hardest interviews, with his own daughter. Roger doubled as the interviewer, and the translator so we could all understand what's on her Christma...
27m Dec 09, 2020
27m
Tuesday, December 8: Toy Drive Week Continues; Gary Hoey; Comedian Mitch Fatel
Gary Hoey, who has performed at past Chaz and AJ Toy Drives, was on the phone this morning with his guitar to try and help encourage donations. He and AJ agreed to come up with an original song, and Gary also shared the story of how he almost became the guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne. (0:00)   Dumb Ass News - A bridge collapsed in Thailand when beauty queen contestants stood together for a photo...
48m Dec 08, 2020
48m
Pod Pick: 40th Anniversary of John Lennon's Death
Today marks 40 years since the death of John Lennon. Chaz and AJ spoke with rock photographer Bob Gruen, the man that took the iconic picture of John wearing the "New York City" shirt. Bob told his stories of spending time with John and Yoko, and the music he was looking forward to making before his murder. Plus, Tom Cantone of Mohegan Sun is one of the biggest Beatles fans on the planet, and s...
27m Dec 08, 2020
27m
Pod Pick: Gianni Russo's "Godfather" Role
Chaz and AJ invited Gianni Russo to come back on this morning, since they didn't get around to hearing the story of how he wound up playing Carlo in "The Godfather." It was his first acting role, and the story behind him getting the job is nuts. 
23m Dec 07, 2020
23m
Monday, December 7: Toy Drive Week Begins!
Fox 61's Margaux Farrell was on as Chaz and AJ's first guest of the Toy Drive! She had some comical difficulty last week while reporting about trees, falling down and getting stuck in the mud. (0:00)   John McCarthy from Rock House School of Music called in to share a song the kids for the Toy Drive this year. Some of them are as young as 8 years old, and were so happy to be able to get in a ...
45m Dec 07, 2020
45m
Friday, December 4: CT Cow Falls In Pool; Flubble Friday; Boss Keith's Top 5
Flubble Friday - A montage from this week, every time someone slipped on their words or made a mistake while speaking. AJ remains the undisputed champ! (0:00)   Comedian Paul Bond called in to talk about a recent near death experience, after he was squished like a bug by a giant piece of machinery. Then the Tribe started to call in the times they were sure they were about to die. (4:53)   T...
52m Dec 04, 2020
52m
Pod Pick: West Haven Pot Bust
Sgt. Jordan Zwickler from the West Haven Police Dept. was on with Chaz and AJ to explain the bust they made, seizing over $15 million in marijuana. Tree Man called in to challenge Sgt. Zwickler on the value estimate, but also to thank him for getting bad quality weed off the streets.  Photo Credit: Getty Images/Bloomberg Creative Photos
14m Dec 04, 2020
14m
Thursday, December 3: McRib Reactions; Vaccine News; Connecticut Concert Stories
The McRib is officially back on the menu at McDonald's, and the Tribe has their early reactions to it. Plus, a recap of vaccine news from Dr. Fanelli. (0:00) WFSB reporter Kevin Hogan was on to talk about the fire that killed the founder of Zappos, which involves some dubious details and has made international news. (5:13)   AJ got his McRib yesterday, but waited until this morning to enjoy ...
50m Dec 03, 2020
50m
Pod Pick: Governor Lamont on Vaccines
Chaz and AJ spoke to Governor Lamont this morning about how the state will handle vaccines in the next few months. Plus, what he believes the timeline will be for opening the state up once the vaccines are administered, what he did for Thanksgiving, and his thoughts on the McRib coming back to the menu.  
11m Dec 03, 2020
11m
Pod Pick: Dean Fanelli, The Vaccine Doc
What are the important things to know about the new vaccines for COVID-19? Chaz and AJ spoke with Dean L. Fanelli, a vaccine specialist, to figure out who will get it, when we'll all have access to it, if we can stop wearing masks after we get it, and if this will be anything like the flu shot. 
12m Dec 02, 2020
12m
Wednesday, December 2: Who Gets The Vaccine First; New Haven Green Tree Update; Return Of The McRib
The CDC has revealed after a lengthy meeting, who they believe should be the first recipients of the vaccine. Plus, a scientist (who sounded a lot like AJ) talks about the meeting and how the order was determined for who gets it first. (0:00)   Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their celebrity encounters, and it sounds like everyone has a Paul Newman story, and the man loved his beer. (1...
46m Dec 02, 2020
46m
Pod Pick: Utah Monolith Mystery
Chaz and AJ spoke with Nick the Science Guy, from the CT Science Center about the strange metal monolith that appeared in Utah, and then just as quickly disappeared. Plus, a new one has been spotted in Romania, and a black hole seems to be dangerously close to the planet. 
9m Dec 01, 2020
9m
Tuesday, December 1: Useless Gifts; Tribe Members Injured By Pets; AJ's Employee Of The Quarter Tribute
Chaz and AJ talk about the most useless gifts they have ever given, or received. Who even uses a bread maker? (0:00)   Lots of wind and rain yesterday, so lots of property damage today. Chaz and AJ had David Biller the insurance adjuster on to talk about what you are probably covered for, and what you should be concerned about. (7:02)   The Tribe was calling in the injuries they've suffered...
47m Dec 01, 2020
47m
Monday, November 30: Phil's Engagement; Darth Vader RIP; Chaz's Thanksgiving
Phil got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Amanda. Chaz and AJ spoke with both of them about the proposal and how it all happened, then spoke with Phil's dad, Johnny A about who'll be paying for the wedding. (0:00)   Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe about how they met their significant others, when it was revealed that Phil and Amanda originally matched on Tinder. One guy called in to admit he t...
38m Nov 30, 2020
38m