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News; birthdays/events; are you planning on giving out candy this year or turning your lights off and pretending you're not home?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Halloween tradition backstories. News; best and worst Halloween candy; secret to happiness according to a Harvard professor; what are the best social skills you can have? News; game: calendar trivia; Target list of most stolen items; goodbye/fun facts....cranky co-workers day...there are several shows that reflect this: The Office, Parks and Rec, Brooklyn 99---ever since people began working together, there has always been the risk that one of them would turn out to be rather disagreeable or even somewhat cantankerous. Every office has a Negative Nancy or Doubting Daniel —always has something negative to say. Then there are those who, no matter how helpful someone is or how nice anyone can be to them, they’ll just snip their head off and hand it back to them on a plate. Today is your chance to show them some love and kill them with ki

News; birthdays/events; should restaurants ban "influencers"?; word of the day. News; game: 1 minute mysteries; if you used a food delivery service...would it just be for 1 or 2 items or are you ordering a feast?; things you shouldn't keep on your kitchen counter. News; game: Halloween word ladder; candy prices are at an all time high...do you hand out 1 piece of candy per kid or a handful?;  when you get a shot or blood drawn, do you watch or look away? News; game: 1 second song clips; daily routine changes that really impact your life for the better; goodbye/fun facts....Take Back Your Time Day...ever notice how some days just go by in a blur? Not just today...but everyday: pause, reset, and reclaim your hours. Instead of answering every ping or pushing through more tasks, reflect on what brings peace, joy, and meaning. Choose a solid hour when all devices go silent. Let your mind rest without notifications. Learn how to say NO...Pick one thing to say no to—an extra meeting, an online scroll, a request you

News; birthdays/events; should public places have private areas for people to use their phones?; word of the day. News; a very odd trend happening at Starbucks; do you get enough protein?-it seems like unexpected foods are adding it to their products; game: 3 word movie quotes. News; what is the most ridiculous thing a customer or client has gotten really mad about?;  we are ruder than ever...here are some habits that most people consider to be the 'rudest';  game: who covered these Bob Dylan songs? News; did you have posters in your room growing up?-what was your first poster?; game: yes or no...I should have known that; goodbye/fun facts....National Boston Cream Pie Day...the yellow butter cake, filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. But why is it called a pie, when it’s actually a cake? When the Boston cream pie was first invented, cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans so the words were used interchangeably. As a result, the Boston cream pie kept its old-fashioned nam

News; birthdays/events; how often have you changed your style? (hair, clothes etc); word of the day. News; game: who sang this version of 'yesterday'?; what food is delicious but a pain to eat?; do you prefer to just watch movies or episodic TV shows? News; game: 3 word quotes from films; how long will you walk behind a 'slow walker' before passing them?; we all steal candy from our kids Halloween bags...but which one do you take first? News; game: speakout; grumpiest countries in the world; goodbye/fun facts....National Color Day gives you a chance to stop and reflect on the relationship we share with the colors that surround us and the innumerable ways in which they impact us. How long has it been since you stopped by a garden to admire a yellow sunflower, or gazed at the deep blue sky? The right color can enhance your beauty and the wrong one can ruin a photograph. In 1700 Sir Isaac Newton discoverd the visible spectrum of light and studied the impact of color for the first time....he gave us the color whe

News; birthdays/events; ways to spread positvity; word of the day. News; gravestone cookbook; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; how bachelors really live. News; what are you willing to do without this holiday season to cut costs?; game: disco music trivia; signs your job is taking advantage of you. News; a man has created what he thinks is the perfect way to keep people from 'doomscrolling'; game: $1,000 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....Not every person can look at a boa constrictor or a toad and think lovable thoughts. However, National Reptile Day is the perfect day for the squeamish and admirers alike to appreciate the role these creatures play in our ecosystem. ​There are four orders of species: the Crocodilia (crocodiles, alligators, etc.), the Tuatara (lizard-like), the Squamata, (includes lizards and snakes), and the Testudines (turtles, tortoises, and terrapins)....so visit a zoo or reptile store  learn more.

News; birthdays/events; AI is too real rant; word of the day. News; would you go back to the store if you accidentally left something in your cart?; what's your personality based on an animal chart? AI can translate what your dog's bark means. News; game: quiz; game: feud; is there a TV show that makes you wonder "how is this show still on the air"? News; food network list of foods that are ruining your skin; game: calendar triva; goodbye/fun facts....chicken and waffles day--as odd as it seems, chicken and waffles have been around for more than 150 years. And while no one knows who first put chicken and waffles on the same plate together, we do know the meal was a staple of both African-American cooks and the Pennsylvania Dutch. The traditional Pennsylvania Dutch version consists of a plain waffle with pulled chicken on top, covered in gravy...and the African- American version uses fried chicken on a waffle served with butter and syrup.  The sweet and savory combination is simply delicious...and easy to make

News; birthdays/events; do you have your own method of doing chores? (loading the dishwasher, ironing, folding laundry etc); word of the day. News; most haunted cities in the U.S.; awkward situations that most of us have found ourselves in, game: songs with 'lady' in the title. News; real (funny) emails to city managers; most people prefer the original version of songs...not covers; game:  everybody knows. News; did you buy something off a TV commercial (or social media) that was actually as good as the commercial said?; game: 1980's song lyrics; goodbye/fun facts.... national pasta day....Hundreds of years of Italian tradition go into this simple food which comes in many shapes and size and it’s something nearly every American family has grown up with. In 400 B.C. they found evidence of pastain Palermo. By 1154 it was being produced in larger quantities in Sicily and by 1740 the first Pasta Factory Opened in Venice. Typically, it is made from an unleavened dough of durum wheat flour. The flour is mixed with

News; birthdays/events; funny Halloween dilemma; word of the day. News; what do you think about full speed internet on planes?; game: Tim Robbins trivia; Rolling Stones '250 greatest songs of the 21st century so far' list. News; best way to spend a cozy fall day?; game: We Are The World video trivia; Finance Buzz list of things to dispose of properly. News; game: scattergories; House Beautiful list of kitchen items to toss; goodbye/fun facts....Dictionary Day...celebrates the birth of Noah Webster, an American writer who was born in 1758. He grew up on a farm in Connecticut in a typical colonial family. When scholarly young Noah was 16, he set off for Yale. He then wanted to study law but it was too expensive of a career path. Noah chose to go into teaching. As a teacher, in 1801 he set out to define many of the terms that set apart American English from the way the language was spoken in England....correcting English spellings to American English ones. (which is why words like color and honor have no "u" in

News; birthdays/events; Federal Reserve survey how much cash we keep on us nowadays; word of the day. News; when you lose the remote, keys, phone, etc in the house...where do end up finding it?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; wheter it's dating or hanging with friends...do you "zip code" them?; if you could get one car from your past back...which one would it be?; trick or treat: what age could kids stop and what age is ok for them to go by themselves? News; game: I love lucy TV show trivia; things you should never do when visiting/staying with family for the holidays; goodbye/fun facts....national mushroom day...With more than 14,000 different species of mushrooms that grow around the world. Yes...they are fungi...but they are DELICIOUS! They’re a staple in a vegetarian’s diet due to their nutritious value and hearty consistency — plus they make a delicious side dish for a juicy piece of steak. While they might look a bit bland, mushrooms are chock full of healthy nutrients that

News; birthdays/events; halloween costumes trending this week; word of the day. News; what would you accept a corporate sponsor for?; game: I should have known that...yes or no?; scratch and sniff stamps. News; can you do standard physical education exercises?; game: 80's lyrics of songs; do you have favorite "fall" song? News; halloween candy that has stood the test of time...(some date back to 1866!); game: computer acroynm game; goodbye/fun facts....national dessert day...The origin of the word dessert comes from the French “desservir,” a word which here means “to clear the table.” This, of course, referenced the dish that came after the clearing of the main dishes served as part of the meal. It's the perfect day to indulge in your favorites, whether that’s a flaky pastry, a decadent slice of chocolate cake, a scoop of creamy ice cream, or a warm, bubbling apple cobbler. Dessert has become a symbol of celebration, creativity, and comfort....so enjoy your favorite today with no guilt.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever invented something or come up with an app?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Halloween soundtrack...lots of classics but many new additions. News; 8 most common pumpkin carving mistakes; foods that are ruining your skin; Forbes lists best companies to work for 2025. News; game: calendar trivia; Good Housekeeping list: rudest things you can do at a wedding; goodbye/fun facts....National Train Your Brain Day recognizes the power of the mind, and how training it to be positive can change human lives. Routine tasks do not maintain mental sharpness. This day urges us to use more of our brain’s potential capacity by expanding and exercising it. Reading, word puzzles, number games, brainteasers, trivia games, riddles, and word games are all good activities to “work out” your mind and develop your cognitive skills. and you can incorporate this into your day...if you're going to the store or to work, choose a different path. You'll not only notice changes in your are

News; birthdays/events; what's the 'cost' method?; word of the day. News; Canadian airline that offers 'special' reclining seats; game: backwards song game; a social book club for introverts...using colored wristbands. News; Americans spend 39 hours a year staring inside the fridge...do you?; game: outburst; America isn't the only country who takes their dogs everywhere...Germany is doing something controversial. News; funny dress codes on websites (Ashley sfa); game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....International Stage Management day...you should buy a ticket to see a theatre production in honor of the unsung heroes of stage management. It takes a lot of dedication, planning, prioritizing, and management to put together a show or concert. Stage management was a fairly new concept in the 1300s and only emerged as a distinct role in theatre in the 1600s. Some duties of a stage manager include creating and setting up rehearsal schedules; managing furniture and props; arranging costume fittings; and liaising

News; birthdays/events; almost 35% of people talk to themselves...often do you? what if you're in public?; word of the day. News; game: songs that feature a children's choir; is "microshifting" the new way to work?; do you have a jar in your house that you have to put money in everytime you do something you're not supposed to? News; game: password; last time your pets did something BAD!; best horror films of all time (list) News; game: movie password; what's the 20-5-3 rule?; goodbye/fun facts: moldy cheese day...While most foods that have mold on them mean that they have been left too long and need to be thrown out, cheese is one food that can be an exception! However, not all cheeses are meant to be eaten when they are moldy, but for a few types, the mold is intentionally added to create a type of cheese that has a unique texture and flavor like Gorgonzola, blue, Camembert, Brie and Stilton. Moldy cheeses are rich in calcium, protein, and probiotics. The molds can aid digestion and contribute to gut health.

News; birthdays/events Gabriel Sharp!; do you feel self conscious doing things by yourself...especially around the holidays?; word of the day. News; do you go for traditional costumes, punny ones, or something from pop culture? game: Chevy Chase birthday trivia; October is scary movie season...are you all in? News; Buzzfeed list of immune boosting secrets; game: songs with saxophones; best corn mazes  in the U.S. this year. News; most popular breakfast item in America (and it's not eggs and bacon); game: minute mystery; goodbye/fun facts....national fluffernutter day...where did the term "Fluffernutter" come from? Well, the advertising agency for Durkee-Mower created it in 1960 in an attempt to effectively market the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwich. But marshmallow creme has been around way longer than you might think! In 1917, Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts invented a sweet marshmallow-like spread called Marshmallow Creme. Query sold his recipe for Marshmallow Creme to Durkee-Mower, Inc.

News; birthdays/events; what's your favorite halloween candy?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about alternate endings?; game: mindtrap; feel good story of the day. News; game: 5 second rule; funny things caught on ring doorbell (besides people falling); should Halloween be moved to the last Sat. of Oct? News; game: 80's/90's trivia; 35% of people said their favorite thing to do with their families is play board games; goodbye/fun facts....National Chocolate Covered Pretzel Day...whether they’re dipped in dark, milk, or white chocolate you can enjoy the salty sweet goodness in an endless combination of ways! They’re the perfect party favor or gift for any occasion. Add them to cakes, cupcakes, or even ice cream sundaes for an extra sweet-and-salty crunch. You can also find them beautifully decorated with sprinkles or festive holiday colors, making them an irresistible addition to your dessert table....and they are super duper easy to make!

News; birthdays/events; how old were you when you sat in the front seat? what about your kids/grandkids?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; what's your favorite fall dessert?  News; what smell would get you out of bed? Holiday Inn Express is doing something interesting!; words and phrases you haven't heard in a long time; would you spend extra money to guarantee the middle seat on an airplane is empty? News; workplace dilemma: what would you do? story; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Consignment Day...The word itself mainly means to give something over and into the care of another person. It likely came from the French word ‘consigner’ or the Latin ‘consignare,’ which means ‘to mark with a seal.’ As the seasons change and our lives evolve, and so do our styles and budgets, this holiday celebrates consignment as the smart, sustainable way to shop, earn money, and extend the life cycle of your items. Shopping in a consignment store is for people who like to be on-trend and stil

News; birthdays/events; who would you like to see as an unlikely comic book hero?; word of the day. News; the private jet of the future...with technology that might come to all planes; game: what year was it?; when you left home...how often did you keep in contact with your parents....if you're an empty nester do your kids call? News; things that make you feel like a kid again; game: who dat/celebrity voice?; happiest travel destinations. News; winter weather predictions...do you think they just make it up?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire?; goodbye/fun facts....College Radio Day is here to honor and feature the vital impact that college radio has on the lives of the students and the communities they serve. For more than a century, radio stations on college campuses have been places where students can explore and get experience with various careers in different arenas such as music, news, business management, talk shows, technology and much more. The presence of college radio in the United States can

News; birthdays/events; recall from yesterday's show...and promote our YouTube channel; word of the day. News; game: song titles that start with 's'....women names; giving your pet an 'animal' name is so yesterday; when is it ok to start putting up outdoor Halloween decorations? News; do you agree with doing ALL chores, errands, etc during the week only?; game: mind the gap part 1; game: mind the gap part 2. News; have you ever dropped something on purpose or banged something to get it to work again?; haunted hay ride or corn maze?; goodbye/fun facts....October...National Pretzel Month — when we pay tribute to our twisty snack friend. The pretzel has been used as an emblem of bakers in southern Germany (escpecially the Bavarian region) since at least the 12th century. Their lineage runs through the settling of Swiss German immigrants in Pennsylvania, which by the way is the American pretzel-making capital, producing 80% of U.S.-made pretzels. They aren't just topped with salt...there are many varieties to try

News; birthdays/events; what is your favorite season?; word of the day. News; game: getting to know you; how closely do you check your receipt at the grocery or box store?; would you buy a "re-designed toilet"? News; game: everybody knows; cars that go the distance...literally; trademarked words: Kleenex, Scotch tape etc... News; game: I should have known that; people don't hear us when we nag...spouses especially; goodbye/fun facts....The origin of lace, a delicate fabric made by weblike weaving of yarn, can be traced back to Italy... there is no fabric more regal than soft, handcrafted lace. In the earlier days of lacemaking, experiments with gold, silver, and linen threads were common...Owing to the deep relations between Queen Elizabeth I and France, lace came to England in the mid-1500s. After the industrialization of textiles, cotton thread lace dominated the market and wardrobes. The craft of lacemaking, once mandated to be taught in the schools of Belgium...today if you looking for a new challenge try

News; birthdays/events; Real Simple magazine question: what is your favorite memory of your childhood home?; word of the day. News; game: General Trivia; would you be offended or excited if someone offered you an unsolicited makeover? (Ashley's friend had this happen!); unusual things/places you do for fun (Ashley loves going to ____) News; game: songs with "hello" in the lyrics; have you ever bumped into someone after just thinking about them...Brad's story; do you 'bank points' with your s.o.? News; game: word ladder; if you had an extra hour a day...how would you REALLY spend it? (Real Simple magazine question); goodbye/fun facts....national hot mulled cider day, a traditional drink made from heated apple cider with various spices added, including citrus orange, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon. It’s a perfect drink on chilly days whether you are home alone by your fireplace reading a book, or having a party serving this drink with your friends. There are a lot of different foods and dishes that go with mulled