Friday, October 17: RIP Ace Frehley, The Farting Pants, Roasting Influencers
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the passing of Ace Frehley, leaving behind his music, influence and a Hall of Fame career. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman went viral for sharing a hilarious story of embarrassment from her new pants. (14:28) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on early to talk about the legacy of Ace Frehley, specifically how KISS changed the expectations for rock audien...
53m Oct 17, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: TJ Miller's Yurt Adventure
Chaz and AJ were excited to welcome TJ Miller back on the show, even if he nearly missed the call because of his overnight experience in a yurt. TJ is performing at Mohegan's Comix Roadhouse tonight, tomorrow and Saturday, once he finishes his sound bath with chickens. Plus, some progress seems to have been made with the Deadpool team and Ryan Reynolds. Photo courtesy: TJ Miller
14m Oct 16, 2025
14m
Thursday, October 16: Real Housewives on New Haven Apizza, World Record Joker Collection, Jimmy Koplik's Concert Updates
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about some serious local headlines, and shifted to a dopey New Haven pizza review from one of the Real Housewives. (0:00) Kate was leading this morning's Chaz and AJ Top 10 list, asking the Tribe to guess the places that most likely to be haunted. (14:18) Quinn Fabas-Smith was on the phone from the Waterbury fire department this morning, talking about the p...
1hr 18m Oct 16, 2025
1hr 18m
Pod Pick: The Roaming Goats of Clinton
Chaz and AJ only heard recently about the roaming goats of Clinton, who have been on the loose since July. Hannah Sgroi was on the phone to talk about her encounter with the goats, after spending over an hour trying to coax them into her car. Photo credit: Hannah Sgroi
11m Oct 15, 2025
11m
Wednesday, October 15: Another Folgers Fail, Public Dustups, Ashley Baylor and The Villages, Former FBI Special Agent Tom Simon
In Bad Idea Island, Chaz and AJ return to yet another Folgers commercial that missed the mark. This time, they knew not to air the completed spot featuring Paul Stanley of KISS. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman is shot after refusing to thank someone for holding the door open. (6:33) Chaz and AJ took some calls from the Tribe about their public dustups, and AJ shared a classic about nearly ge...
58m Oct 15, 2025
58m
Pod Pick: Rock Hall of Fame Untold Stories
Craig Inciardi is one of the founding curators of the Rock Hall of Fame in Cleveland, and published a book about getting the whole thing started. Craig was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share stories of finding the original hand-written lyrics for "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix, the strange way Ozzy Osbourne exited a meeting, and how he came to acquire John Lennon's glasses. Photo credit:...
17m Oct 14, 2025
17m
Tuesday, October 14: Incestuous Coffee, The Josh Allen Mailbox, Amy's Tattoo Story
Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island took down the infamous "incest commercial" from Folgers. Chaz was not immediately on board with the banishment, until the parody "extended cut" painted a clearer picture. (0:00) Joe Rupp was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his viral, life-sized Josh Allen mailbox. Joe admitted his wife was not immediately on board with the plan, but relented after Josh...
53m Oct 14, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: The Iconic Randy Bachman
Randy Bachman from The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning. He'll be at the College Street Music Hall later this month, and went through his whole career on the air today. From seeing Elvis for the first time, making the switch from violin to guitar, and how "Takin' Care of Business" took over 7 years to complete. Photo credit: Reuters
18m Oct 13, 2025
18m
Monday, October 13: The Saddest Dancer, Derby for Derby, The REAL CT Pizza Trail
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of Hilaria Baldwin shedding real tears after her elimination from Dancing With the Stars. (0:00) Scott Derby is running for mayor of Derby. The campaign slogans write themselves, or so we thought. (9:13) Dean Falcone and Gorman Bechard were in studio with Chaz and AJ to cut about 85% of the CT Pizza Trail, released by the state government a few weeks ag...
41m Oct 13, 2025
41m
Pod Pick: Luke, the Stay At Home Son
Luke called Chaz and AJ this morning to explain his role as a "hub-son," a term that everyone hates. After his article in the NY Post went viral, Luke was on with Chaz and AJ to explain living at home with mom full time, and wound up in a testy back and forth with comedian Anthony Rodia. Photo credit: Luke Parkhurst
21m Oct 10, 2025
21m
Friday, October 10: The Crying Kid Debate, Encounters with Horrible People, Anthony Rodia in Studio
In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio from a viral video of a mom arguing with a man in a restaurant about her crying child. (0:00) The screaming kid debate continues, as the Tribe called in their stories of encounters with horrible people. (6:48) Comedian Anthony Rodia was in studio, and was immediately upset with Chaz for trying to trick him into insulting AJ. Chaz's wife, Jennifer also c...
37m Oct 10, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and More
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share even more dates added to the newly announced Rush 50 Something tour. Plus, answering the Tribe's questions about Alex Van Halen, Nickelback, Guns 'N' Roses, Bret Michaels and the Stevie Nicks show later this month.
24m Oct 09, 2025
24m
Thursday, October 9: Bad Idea Island, Stratford's Sinkhole, Waterbury Drivers
A musical misstep that was so poorly received, it nearly killed two iconic rock careers. Chaz and AJ explored 2011's "Lulu" in Bad Idea Island. (0:00) CT rep Joe Gresko was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the sinkhole being repaired in Stratford, but first entertained the problems existing with the Yankees. (4:46) Brian Turco, with Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans, wa...
31m Oct 09, 2025
31m
Pod Pick: Geoff Tate in Studio
Chaz and AJ welcome Geoff Tate back in studio, as he's performing two shows in Connecticut this week. Geoff talked about his highest notes (personally and musically,) and took calls from rabid fans in the Tribe. Plus, stories from touring with Ozzy Osbourne, his recent heart surgery, and the answer to a long pondered question among fans.
37m Oct 08, 2025
37m
Wednesday, October 8: Bad Idea Island, A Dramatic Dog Rescue in New Haven, Ayesheh Mae Returns
Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island eviscerated one the most useless products of the 2000's, which comes with one of the worst commercials of all time. (0:00) Two dogs were recently rescued at New Haven's East Rock park, by New Haven firefighters. Assistant Chief Danny Coughlin was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain how the dogs were spotted 40 feet below the top of the cliff, and had to be br...
23m Oct 08, 2025
23m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik on Rush 50 Something Tour Announcement
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the surprise Rush tour, announced by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson yesterday, hitting 7 cities in 2026. All you need to know about the dates, the new drummer, and any future plans beyond what's been announced. Photo credit: Reuters
10m Oct 07, 2025
10m
Tuesday, October 7: Little Miss No Name, Pissed Off Elephants, Hamden's Problems, New Haven Pizza Museum
Chaz and AJ sent a short-lived and unloved doll from the 1960's to live on Bad Idea Island. Ruth presented the case, and banished the doll (and her commercial) forever. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, tourists on a safari vacation pissed off the elephants, and wound up getting rammed and dumped into the water. (4:40) The Tribe called in to talk about the dangerous vacations they've been on, includin...
51m Oct 07, 2025
51m
Pod Pick: The Worst Public-Facing Jobs with John Pierson
News 8's John Pierson was hanging in studio with Chaz and AJ, and shared some of his pre-TV jobs that were a little tough thanks to the customers. The Tribe called in their experiences as a hair dresser, a park ranger for CT's state parks, and cable installer making home calls.
18m Oct 06, 2025
18m
Monday, October 6: Diddy Sentenced, Sweden's Whitney Houston (with an AJ Update) and CT's State Roads
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk abotu the Diddy sentencing, which was a bit lighter than he predicted. Plus, the bizarre 20-minute video Diddy showed to the judge in court. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a Swedish singer's viral fame for their attempt at covering Whitney Houston. Plus, an AJ update now that he's back home from the hospital. (10:44) DOT Co...
39m Oct 06, 2025
39m
Pod Pick: Shot in the Face, Baboon for a Brother
Chaz and AJ opened the phone lines for the Tribe to call in their stories to make everyone say, "Wow!" Paul in Danbury was shot in the face, survived, and then smoked the weed he was shot over. Jen in West Haven grew up with a baboon, after her mother stole it from a traveling a circus at the New Haven Coliseum. Photo credit: Getty Images
20m Oct 03, 2025
20m
Friday, October 3: Diddy Sentencing, Yankees Win, John Cafferty and an AJ Update
Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain the Diddy case, and how the sentencing might go. (0:00) The Yankees won, thanks to a huge performance from their rookie pitcher. Joe Zone from WFSB was on to talk about their chances in the next round of the playoffs, and Jennifer called in with an AJ health update. (9:27) Make us say, "Wow!" Chaz and AJ let the Tribe call once...
50m Oct 03, 2025
50m
Pod Pick: Mickey Thomas of Starship
Chaz and AJ spoke with Mickey Thomas about his career with all the versions of Jefferson Starship, and first finding success with Elvin Bishop. Plus, his thoughts on one of his hits being considered the "worst" rock song, even though it was nominated for a Grammy. Photo credit: Joe Schaeffer
11m Oct 02, 2025
11m
Thursday, October 2: Yankees, The CT Pizza Trail, Jimmy Koplik
The show started with a discussion about the Yankees win, and then shifted into some celebrity gossip about Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a wedding guest was called out for rudely ordering a pizza before the food was served during the reception. (9:08) Staying with pizza, Chaz and AJ discussed the newly unveiled CT Pizza Trail. Immediately, Chaz had issues with the f...
1hr 1m Oct 02, 2025
1hr 1m
Pod Pick: Stix Zadinia of Steel Panther
Chaz and AJ spoke with Steel Panther's drummer, Stix Zadinia about their show coming to Toad's Place on October 30th. Stix shared a story about the time they got to perform with Ozzy Osbourne, and how he screwed up an impromptu live moment with Joe Walsh. Photo credit: Dave Jackson
15m Oct 01, 2025
15m
Wednesday, October 1: Neil's Donuts, Haunted Valley, Weirdest Jobs with Kent Pierce
Neil Bukowski was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to share the story of how the iconic Neil's Donuts began in Wallingford. A sales meeting with terrible donuts started a years-long process of learning the bakery business and opening his own place. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a, E.R. doctor goes viral on TikTok for sharing a story about the craziest thing he's seen in someone's butt. (13:33) Author...
51m Oct 01, 2025
51m
Pod Pick: Author Brian Klaas on the Philosophy of "Fluke"
Chaz and AJ spoke with Brian Klaas, author of the book "Fluke." Chock full of stories that illustrate how minute, seemingly innocuous decisions and actions can have major effects. Sometimes, the difference between life and death is choosing the right necktie. Photo credit: Brian Klaas
14m Sep 30, 2025
14m
Tuesday, September 30: Bad Year for Yellow Jackets, Chaz's Nightmare Fridge, Ansonia Mayor Cassetti, AJ Health Update
Norm Patterson was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the bad year for yellow jackets, after being stung thousands of times already throughout the summer. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a woman yawned so hard that it broke her neck, and nearly killed her. (13:25) Chaz shared a horror story about his latest hobby house, which included the fridge from hell. The Tribe called in their stories ...
1hr 10m Sep 30, 2025
1hr 10m
Pod Pick: Bridgeport's Building Implosion and Jose's Never-Ending Call
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the implosion of the old power plant, and the next steps for the iconic smokestack. During the Mayor's call, Jose called in to advocate for the city, and derail the show with his thoughts and stories. Photo credit: Getty Images
20m Sep 29, 2025
20m
Monday, September 29: Skin Conditions in the E.R., Durham Fair Audio, Ryder Cup Fan Frenzy
Dr. Ron Clark was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to handle the Top 10 list. Dr. Clark asked the Tribe to call in the skin conditions that are brought into the E.R. most often. (0:00) The Durham Fair was a massive success over the weekend, which included a 1,000+ pound pumpkin demolishing a car. Vince spoke with some folks who were visiting from out of state. (16:52) Nathan Grube, ...
48m Sep 29, 2025
48m
Pod Pick: School Bus Drivers
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the planned strikes for school bus drivers, and figured that has to be one of the most underappreciated jobs in the state. Adam, a real life school bus driver, called in to talk about the job and the worst parts.
12m Sep 26, 2025
12m
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