Pod Pick: Haunted CT Stories with Mike Bielawa
Michael Bielawa was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about haunted places in Connecticut. Michael has several books out, but calls from the Tribe this morning proved there's always more to learn, including the "dogman" of Seymour.
20m Jul 30, 2025
20m
Wednesday, July 30: Manchester Flasher, Odd Injuries, Ozzy's Funeral
Manchester Mayor Jay Moran was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the serial flasher, who was arrested, after the story wound up going viral on social media. (0:00) The Tribe called in their odd injury stories, after AJ admitted to feeling a lot of pain when he sneezes. Foosball, racing children, and hotel sex all sent people to an emergency room. (9:37) A few different ...
39m Jul 30, 2025
39m
Pod Pick: Connecticut's First Wegman's
Chaz and AJ still can't believe a grocery store has captivated so many people in the state, the first-ever Wegman's in Norwalk. Ruth decided to check it out over the weekend, and the grand opening was covered by News 12, who inteviewed a "superfan."
14m Jul 29, 2025
14m
Tuesday, July 29: Store Manager Locked Up a 10-Year-Old Girl, Human Remains, Love Island Idiots
In Dumb Ass News, a store manager was arrested after locking up a 10-year-old girl for walking through his freshly mopped floor. (0:00) A potential home buyer claims to have found human remains on the property walkthrough. News 8's Mike Cerulli was in studio and Johnathan Carbutti was on the phone. (5:46) Mike Cerulli says he's completely baffled by people who enjoy watching "Love Island." Ru...
46m Jul 29, 2025
46m
Pod Pick: West Haven Emergency Response
Rick Fontana was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to share details from an emergency response in West Haven recently. A firework with a short fuse caused a catastrophic injury, and emergency responders heard the explosion.
13m Jul 28, 2025
13m
Monday, July 28: Jam at the Dam, Butt Sniffing Bandit, AJ's Update
Chaz was psyched to go to the Jam at the Dam over the weekend, and noticed an enthusiastic crowd responding to great live music. However, one act was not too friendly with the station. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a man in California was arrested, again, for serial butt-sniffing behavior. (5:03) Mike DeBarba was in studio to help the Tribe with their dog training problems. Michelle nearly didn't ...
33m Jul 28, 2025
33m
Pod Pick: Gary Hoey's Tryout for Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarist Gary Hoey called in from his tour with Lou Gramm to remember Ozzy Osbourne with Chaz and AJ. Gary has an incredible story of trying out for Ozzy to be his guitarist, after playing his guitar live on the radio for him, and being flown all the way out to L.A. Photo credit: Gary Hoey
14m Jul 25, 2025
14m
Friday, July 25: Celebrity Deaths, Sgt. Slaughter on Hulk Hogan, Boss Keith's Top 5
Comedian Dom Fig was in studio with Chaz and AJ, as the Tribe helped to recount all of the celebrity deaths we've seen over the last week. (0:00) Sgt. Slaughter had plenty of marquee matches against Hulk Hogan, and was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to remember the man that helped launch the WWE into the stratosphere. (13:05) Legendary rock producer Jack Douglas was on the phone w...
1hr 2m Jul 25, 2025
1hr 2m
Pod Pick: Jim Florentine's Many Ozzy Meetings
Chaz and AJ invited Jim Florentine to call in this morning and share about his friendship with Ozzy Osbourne. Jim admitted his first meeting with Ozzy when he was still a teenager did not go very well. Photo credit: Jim Florentine
21m Jul 24, 2025
21m
Thursday, July 24: GG Allin, AJ Update, Jimmy Koplik and Ozzy Stories
During the Top 10 list of wildest rock frontmen, the Tribe called in GG Allin. Chaz was unfamiliar, and got a crash course in the chaos that was the stage during a GG Allin performance. (0:00) Jennifer was on the phone this morning to give an update on AJ's hernia surgery, and shared some of the funny conversation she was having with him. (8:41) A live update from AJ, in his hospital bed, and...
46m Jul 24, 2025
46m
Pod Pick: Interviewing Ozzy in 2010, Rudy Sarzo's Concert Memories
Before OzzFest came to Hartford in 2010, Ozzy Osbourne made a surprise call to Chaz and AJ. The call only aired a few times, but was revisited this morning to celebrate the life of the Prince of Darkness, and the answers that may never be fully understood. Plus, bassist Rudy Sarzo shared memories across four different interviews with Chaz and AJ of touring, playing, and fighting with Ozzy Osbou...
17m Jul 23, 2025
17m
Wednesday, July 23: Remembering Ozzy with Zakk Wylde, Jimi Bell, Jimmy Koplik, Doc McGhee, Carmine Appice and Don Dokken
A sad show today, remembering the life of Ozzy Osbourne. Chaz and AJ spoke with Zakk Wylde back in March, about his excitement in joining the Ozzy farewell show. (0:00) Jimi Bell was one of the very last guitarist tryouts to be considered for the band, before Zakk Wylde was the selection. Jimi was on the phone with Chaz this morning to talk about the tryout process, having dinner with Ozzy, an...
1hr 12m Jul 23, 2025
1hr 12m
Pod Pick: Joe Zone's 50 Years in Television
Chaz and AJ invited WFSB's Joe Zone to the studio this morning, to celebrate his 50 years in television. Joe shared stories of his start in Scranton, "burying" the Red Sox on live TV, and the comment about cheerleaders that backfired "big time."
25m Jul 22, 2025
25m
Tuesday, July 22: AJ's Surgery, Third-Degree Blackbelt, Honoring Jay "Iceman" Piccirillo
AJ's surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, so Chaz's wife Jennifer was on the phone to run through what he'll need to do. First, she ripped into Chaz a bit for complaining about a movie that he actually liked. (0:00) Ryan McCormick, a PR guy from New York, joined Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the positive outcome for the Astronomer CEO from the Coldplay concert. (5:41) In Dumb Ass News,...
1hr 13m Jul 22, 2025
1hr 13m
Pod Pick: Torsten Gross, Quadriplegic and Race Car Driver
Chaz and AJ spoke with Torsten Gross this morning about his career as a race car driver, which began after becoming a quadriplegic from a failed dive into the ocean. Photo credit: Torsten Gross
13m Jul 21, 2025
13m
Monday, July 21: Astronomer CEO is Gone, Painful Tattoos with Ogre, Brian Foley's Aerosmith Story
Chaz and AJ started the show by thanking everyone for showing up for the CT Pizza and Brew Fest yesterday, then got right into the Astronomer CEO losing his job after getting caught by the Coldplay concert. (0:00) Ogre joined Chaz and AJ in studio this morning to talk about spine tattoos being the latest big trend, and why it took him three days to tattoo his own penis. (17:04) Former Hartfor...
53m Jul 21, 2025
53m
Pod Pick: Robert Sweeney the Hot Dog King
Chaz and AJ spoke with 85-year-old Robert Sweeney this morning, who was the first food truck to call Long Wharf in New Haven, home. Robert says his truck has been serving people in New Haven for 65 years, and has even been in some fistfights over territory along the strip.
17m Jul 18, 2025
17m
Friday, July 18: Warrant's Robert Mason, CEO Caught Cheating at Coldplay, Tribe Calls, and Tony Spera on Dan Rivera
Chaz and AJ spoke with Robert Mason, the lead singer of Warrant, about the Jam at the Dam happening next week in Monroe. Robert shared about his long friendship with Jani Lane, getting to meet Brian Wilson backstage one time, and the song he hopes everyone will sing along to next week. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ talked about the viral moment from the Coldplay concert, where a CEO and...
55m Jul 18, 2025
55m
Pod Pick: Jimmy Koplik Drops Clues to a Big 2026 Show
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, and addressed Paul McCartney's added tour dates skipping over Boston and New York. Plus, the Tribe called in their questions, and got some exciting news regarding Kenny Chesney, Nickleback and Guns N Roses.
23m Jul 17, 2025
23m
Thursday, July 17: Contaminated Water, AJ's Root Canal, Dolly the Autopsy Technician
Some swimming holes are closed in Connecticut today, due to bacteria. Chaz and AJ think those contaminated waters are still FAR safer than what they used to swim in. (0:00) AJ's root canal experience was great, compared to the warnings he received from the Tribe. (13:53) In Dumb Ass News, a criminal helps Chaz and AJ learn about all the options you can buy at WalMart. (19:01) Dolly the autop...
52m Jul 17, 2025
52m
Pod Pick: Pastor Kenneth Moales Fights Off Robbery Attempt
Bridgeport pastor Kenneth Moales Jr. was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to recount his viral video, fighting off a robbery attempt in Baltimore. While attending a funeral, a young man attemped to carjack him and pointed a gun at him. Pastor Moales said his Bridgeport upbringing and football playing past helped him fight off the attacker, making sure he got a "taste of concrete." Ph...
17m Jul 16, 2025
17m
Pod Pick: Rudy Sarzo on Ozzy's Farewell Show
Chaz and AJ spoke with Rudy Sarzo about the all-day farewell to Ozzy and Black Sabbath at the Back to the Beginning concert and tribute. Rudy shared a bit about the backstage scene, with so much rock royalty hanging out. Photo credit: Jason Roman
15m Jul 15, 2025
15m
Tuesday, July 15: A Vacation Buttcrack Catastrophe, Pizza Fest, Lightning Strike Stories
Chaz and Jennifer had another vacation story this morning, this time involving a ton of wet mud in a buttcrack. (0:00) The Tribe was calling in some of the worst concerts they've attended, while Mackenzie Carey from The Parlor was in studio to talk about Sunday's CT Pizza and Brew Fest. (6:48) Chaz will be introducing the band on Sunday, the Yacht Lobsters. He was pitching AJ on some potentia...
46m Jul 15, 2025
46m
Pod Pick: Poop Cruise Director, Jen Baxter
Chaz and AJ spoke to Jen Baxter, the cruise director of the infamous "poop cruise." The whole event was recently covered on NetFlix, and Jen was the runaway star of the episode. Photo Credit: Getty Images
19m Jul 14, 2025
19m
Monday, July 14: Laughing Vacation Goats, Biting Picnic Pigs, Streaking Baseball Coaches
Chaz is back from vacation, and shared a story of running into a laughing goat at a restaurant in Vermont. (0:00) Russell Ruff of Somers, CT is richer today because of his cat, Patches. Russell won $150,000, after his cat found the winning ticket behind his bed while hiding from fireworks. (5:44) In Dumb Ass News, the story of a couple having sex while drunkenly driving their RV takes a backs...
1hr 4m Jul 14, 2025
1hr 4m
The Best of the Lawncast at Hillbilly Heaven
Chaz and AJ did a live broadcast this morning from Dom and Donna's in North Branford this morning, or as they called it on the air, "Hillbilly Heaven." There is a taste of everything this morning had to offer; from outfits, to creative ways to feed the chickens, the return of the buttle rockets (featuring a cannon!) and a surprise early announcement from Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik. Boss Keith's...
37m Jul 03, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Competitve Eater Nick Wehry
Chaz and AJ spoke with one of the competitors in this year's Nathan's Hot Dog eating competition, Nick Wehry. His records include 46 moon pies, 41 pork rolls, and over 9 pounds of Spam from the can. Photo courtesy: Getty Images
14m Jul 02, 2025
14m
Wednesday, July 2: A Cattle Decapitation Cameo for Ethan, Fireworks Kevin, 80's Songs with Mike Cerulli
A few weeks ago, Tribe member Ethan shared some stories of his dad accidentally shooting himself on three different occasions. Chaz and AJ reached out to Travis of Cattle Decapitation through Cameo to send some words of encouragement to Ethan. (0:00) Fireworks Kevin was on the phone with Chaz and AJ from American Fireworks, to talk about all the CT fireworks shows he's helped put together this...
35m Jul 02, 2025
35m
Pod Pick: Tornado Warning with Jennifer
Jennifer was on the phone this morning, after listening to the woman in Dumb Ass News who drove through a tornado. Jennifer shared the call she took from Chaz, when tornadoes came through Connecticut in 2018.
6m Jul 01, 2025
6m
Tuesday, July 1: Fast and Furious Movies, Driving Through a Tornado, Emily Siero's Smoke Alarm
Chaz acidentally started a long conversation about the Fast and Furious movies while trying to set up a clip from Vin Diesel. Towards the end, the Tribe might have conviced Chaz to start watching these. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, she's driving through a tornado. (14:07) Comedian Emily Siero was in with Chaz and AJ this morning, and shared a story about her smoke detector going off at 1 AM befor...
43m Jul 01, 2025
43m
Pod Pick: DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto
Chaz and AJ welcomed Garrett Eucalitto back into the studio this morning, to take calls from the Tribe about their morning commutes. The DOT Commissioner explained why the state has changed the numbers for many highways exits, why the Stratford sinkhole has such a long project window, and shared his thoughts on A.I.
24m Jun 30, 2025
24m
Monday, June 30: Donna the LawnCast Winner, 80's Obsession, Monkey in the Break Room
In Dumb Ass News, a Florida man's reckless driving even scares other Florida men. (0:00) The Chaz and AJ LawnCast will broadcast from Donna's place in North Branford on Thursday. Donna's already planning to send out a ton of invites, and figure out who will eat all the food coming in. (7:42) Violet Sky has built an online following for her dedication to the 80's. She was on the phone with Cha...
37m Jun 30, 2025
37m
Pod Pick: Cheapo Encounters
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their encounters with "cheapos," or people who were rudely cheap. This all followed a story from Chaz, who is making sure to get a tip to the guys who loaded in his new appliances this week.
40m Jun 27, 2025
40m
Friday, June 27: Impaled with Dan Shea, LawnCast Finalist #5, Boss Keith's Top 5
A New Jersey lifeguard is OK after being impaled by an umbrella, but Chaz and AJ learned their guest Dan Shea had been impaled before, too. Dan shared the whole story about getting a pencil stuck through his arm in class. (0:00) East Haven makes an appearance in Dumb Ass News, after a person impersonating an employee tried to take two air conditioning units. (14:38) Michael from Wallingford, ...
1hr Jun 27, 2025
1hr
Pod Pick: Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik
Chaz and AJ had Jimmy Koplik on once again this morning, to talk about concerts in CT and share some behind the scenes stories. Jimmy shared details about the time Whitney Houston was served with court papers after a show in New Haven, and why throwing things on stage at David Lee Roth is a very bad idea.
23m Jun 26, 2025
23m
Thursday, June 26: A New CT Carp Record, LawnCast Finalist #4, Youngest to the Seven Summits, Nathan Grube Recaps the Travelers
Chaz and AJ spoke with Rafal Wlazlo this morning, who is now the former record-holder in Connecticut for largest carp caught. Rafal explained why he was called by the current record-holder, Norbert, shortly after the winning catch was reeled in. (0:00) Andy from North Branford was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to pitch his home and yard for the LawnCast on July 3rd. He started strong with a ga...
58m Jun 26, 2025
58m
Pod Pick: Mohegan Sun's Tom Cantone
Chaz and AJ spoke with Tom Cantone this morning about all the Hot Summer Fun coming to Mohegan Sun this year, starting with the big Def Leppard show at the Arena on July 3rd.
13m Jun 25, 2025
13m
Wednesday, June 25: Mike Lapitino's Top 10, Lawncast Finalist 3, Roger Susanin Wants a Cow
Mike Lapitino was on the phone this morning (a little late) to handle the Top 10 list for Chaz and AJ this morning. Mike had the ten best vacation places in Connecticut, and we all got to hear his first cup of coffee for the day. (0:00) Wayne from Hamden was on the phone as the third finalist to host the Chaz and AJ Lawncast next week. During his call, it became clear he was rooting for a prev...
1hr 7m Jun 25, 2025
1hr 7m
Pod Pick: Chaz Fights with Martin Popoff
Chaz and AJ invited author Martin Popoff on this morning to talk about his book about Guns 'N' Roses. Martin and Chaz disagreed about the band's role in the downfall of hair metal, and it all ended with a fail by Ruth, before she joined the show.
21m Jun 24, 2025
21m
Tuesday, June 24: Street Takeovers, Lawncast Finalist 2, Creepo Encounters
Vince Candelora was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the Governor's attempt to crackdown on street takeovers. Plus, the Tribe calls in to talk about doing their jobs in intense heat. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a clip from Chaz's TikTok feed of the two dumbest contestants to ever appear on Family Feud. (16:05) The Chaz and AJ Lawncast is happening July 3rd, and Donna is a...
52m Jun 24, 2025
52m
Pod Pick: Road Rage with the Tribe
Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their best road rage moments, which might have uncovered an unsolved crime from 1996, and a jar that caused four flat tires on the highway.
14m Jun 23, 2025
14m
Monday, June 23: Bombing Iran, Lawncast Finalist #1, The A.I. Apocalypse is Coming
Michael Shurkin, a national security and intelligence strategist, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the bombing of Iran over the weekend. What happens next? (0:00) Bristol, CT made Dumb Ass News, after a would-be burglar needed to be rescued fromt he chimney he tried to sneak through. (14:30) Chaz and AJ are going to be broadcasting from someone's backyard on July 3...
1hr 5m Jun 23, 2025
1hr 5m
Pod Pick: Helicopter Reporter Stu Mundel
Chaz and AJ loved the viral audio of Stu Mundel discussing his "legal marriage" status and "personal debacles" while covering the weekend's protests. Stu was on the phone this morning to talk about his viral moment, and speding time living in Connecticut as a kid. Photo credit: Stu Mundel
12m Jun 20, 2025
12m
Friday, June 20: Free Pepe's, Drunk Airplane Passenger, Golf World Record, Tribe's Summer Stories
Kevin Gagliardi from Pepe's Pizza was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to explain how you can get a free pizza tomorrow! (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, a drunk passenger grabs a woman's hair and attempts a world record for beeptones. (8:10) Scot Haney shared with Chaz and AJ his latest failed celebrity interview. Despite giving his all by singing, Scot was unable to get much from Rick Springfield. (14...
45m Jun 20, 2025
45m
Thursday, June 19: The Karen Read Verdict with Norm Pattis and Brian Foley, The "One Clap" Rule; Red, White, and Bundled; "Damn, That's An Alligator!"
Attorney Norm Pattis was back on with Chaz and AJ this morning to weigh in on theĀ  Karen Read verdict. (0:00) Dumb Ass News: A kindergarten graduation ceremony went full "Black Mirror" with a bizarre "one clap per student" rule. (16:02) Former Hartford Police detective Brian Foley was very happy with Karen Read's acquittal ("zero doubt that she is innocent") and had a lot to say about the slo...
50m Jun 19, 2025
50m
Pod Pick: Concert and Music News with Jimmy Koplik
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on this morning with Chaz and AJ to talk about the big announcement that Stevie Nicks will be playing Hartford's Peoples Bank Arena, formerly known as the XL Center (and the Hartford Civic Center before that!) Then Jimmy and the Tribe shared some memories of past Ozzfests.
22m Jun 19, 2025
22m
Pod Pick: Summer Movies and F1 Ratings
Chaz and AJ invited Mike and Mike back in for more discussion on summer movies. The early reviews of the F1 movie really discouraged Chaz, then the Tribe offered some reboot ideas for movies that deserve them.
24m Jun 18, 2025
24m
Wednesday, June 18: SWAT in North Haven, Claude from Alabama, Lisa Wexler on Crazy Wills
Chaz and AJ started the show this morning with news from North Haven, where SWAT had been summoned and no one knew the full story. Things only got stranger, when it seemed no one from the town was calling in. (0:00) Claude Strother was on with Chaz and AJ a few months ago after surviving a Bobcat attack, and then had to deal with a cancer diagnosis. After a Tribe member called asking for an up...
50m Jun 18, 2025
50m
Pod Pick: Santino Ferrucci
IndyCar driver, and CT native, Santino Ferrucci was on the phone this morning with Chaz and AJ this morning. Santino recently had his highest ever race finish, and was in the Top 5 at the Indy 500. Photo courtesy: Santino Ferrucci
14m Jun 17, 2025
14m
Tuesday, June 17: Karen Read Deliberations, Turn Signal Meltdown, Kara Sundlun's Cliff Jumping Adventures
The Karen Read jury continues deliberations, so Chaz and AJ invited attorney Norm Pattis on to talk about the chances that she's cleared today. Plus, an assault in Connecticut involving brass knuckles. (0:00) In Dumb Ass News, an irate woman screeched about a ticket to a police officer, after following him into the police station. Her rant even got its own internet remix. (16:57) Kara Sundlun...
46m Jun 17, 2025
46m