Synopsis
Ashley and Brad bring upbeat fun and laughs, and the best in pop culture to you every week day. The show features funny bits, trivia, and popular guest interviews, along with humorous conversation, and the latest in entertainment and music news. Ashley and Brad are both married (not to each other!) and have children. Ashley has two girls, and Brad has two boys. Both are pet lovers, and own dogs. Together Ashley & Brad deliver laughs and entertainment, while sharing their life with you!
Episodes
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-23
24/02/2026 Duration: 41minNews; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list of some of the dumbest things you've heard people say; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; watching The Olympics...most of them are under 30...what did other famous people accomplish before they turned 30...how about you? News; besides a dog...have you ever been chased by a wild animal?; list of movies people think are way overrated...do you agree?; your favorite toy (from this list) reveals a lot about your personality. News; Easter is coming up in 6 weeks...Good Housekeeping list of fun/interesting way to decorate eggs; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Banana Bread Day celebrates a perfect pairing of fruit plus bread. In 1929...Money was so tight during the Great Depression that people refused to throw away rotten food — thus ushering in the era of overly ripe bananas in banana bread. By 1930 baking soda and baking powder made banana bread and other quick breads standard features in American cookbooks. The release of Chiquita Banana's Reci
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-20
21/02/2026 Duration: 42minNews; birthdays/events; have you ever damaged your car by hitting something you own?; word of the day. News; everyday things that many people don't like to do because it scares them; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; electrical engineers say you really should unplug these appliances when not in use. News; does your dog/cat watch TV...lots of cats are watching The Olympics especially the luge/bobsled events; game: songs about hearts; Reader's Digest list of things that annoy us...do any of these bother you? News; hot sauce is the most polarizing condiment...what are our favorites?; game: is Ashley as smart a 5th grader?; goodbye/fun facts....national muffin day. Muffins are an essential morning staple for many people. They come in a variety of flavors, they're super easy to make, and they're fun to eat. English muffins have been whipped up in kitchens as far back as a thousand years ago in Wales, and American style muffins have been around since the 18th century. Today there are lots of variations li
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-19
20/02/2026 Duration: 45minNews; birthdays/events; Spring is just around the corner...what are you looking forward to?; word of the day. News; weekends/days off: alarm clocks or wake up naturally?; dumbest way you injured yourself recently (funny list); game: mindtrap. News; funny dog escape/Olympics story; the amenenities of 'sleepcations'...but it'll cost you!; game: guess these TV show characters. News; how long does it take us to determine if we like things....seconds? days? months?; game: songs lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....chocolate mint day, not only does chocolate help produce serotonin and dopamine, but the combination of that with mint also makes it an overall healthier candy. That's because mint is a powerful and aromatic herb that aids in digestion and freshens the breath. Combining mint with chocolate happened around the 19th century when chocolate alone was being manufactured as confectionary and for ice cream. In the 1940's, the creation of the York Peppermint Patty was announced, and this popular development
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-18
19/02/2026 Duration: 47minNews; birthdays/events; what was your favorite store in the mall when you were 12?; word of the day. News; game: celebrity trivia true or false?; besides workout equipment...what household items do you rarely use? (Work and Money list); Buzzfeed list of interesting/fun products that are quite handy. News; game: think n sync; have you ever left the drive thru line? how long will you wait? (Ashley sfa); kiddies shows or movies you actually love to watch (even if the kids aren't around) News; game: heart songs; restaurant pet peeves; goodbye/fun facts....Thumb Appreciation Day is a quirky little reminder that one of the hardest-working parts of the human body is also one of the most overlooked. ...it's the genuine MVP of everyday life. It helps open jars, hold a pen steady, zip a jacket, scroll a screen, carry bags, hold cups and utensils and snap (for most people except ashley) Made up of two bones, human thumbs are often called 'opposable thumbs' because they can be stretched opposite other fingers in order to
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-17
18/02/2026 Duration: 41minNews; birthdays/events; has your cc/debit card ever been turned down when you knew there was money in the account? it even happens to famous people; word of the day. News; Mardi Gras tossing out "new" beads; game: what are these video games by their sound?; biathalon is and odd winter Olympic sport...but they used to have some very bizzare sports that are no longer part of the games. News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; who has been stealing students items...camera reveals the thief (funny story); American names mean other things in other languages...what do 'Ashley and Brad' mean? News; game: picture songs; best reason to start your day with breathing and stretching; goodbye/fun facts....Fat Tuesday--The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection--this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world. Through time and culture, the practices of Lent and Carniva
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-16
17/02/2026 Duration: 41minNews; birthdays/events; feel good....Snoop Dogg at The Olympics; word of the day. News; does your morning routine change seasonally or ever?; most of us don't want to pay for news...since it's almost all online now; Olympic Village has a Nutella dispensing machine!!! News; when you ask for advice--do you already know the answer or are you truly seeking answers?; game: quiz; game: feud; News; upworthy list of ridiculous 'social norms'; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national almond day. You can toss them in a salad, ground them into flour, use them for a healthy alternative to milk, or just munch on a few for an afternoon snack. Almonds are among the most versatile and delicious of nuts. Filled with vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. Almonds appear in several passages of the Hebrew Bible--reflecting their early importance as a cultivated tree and symbol in the 6th century BC. Eighty percent of the world's almonds are grown in California. If you aren't a fan of eating almonds, try celebrating almon
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-13
14/02/2026 Duration: 40minNews; birthdays/events; do you poke all the chocolate in the box? (Ashley does); word of the day. News; is your car turning into a mobile storage bin? (funny list of things people keep in their car); game: what are these video games by their sounds; have you ever forgotten an important day/date? News; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: mind the gap 2; do you look like your name? News; if you had to get rid of one holiday each year what would it be?; UK supermarket introduces different baskets for single shoppers; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheddar Day--Cheddar Gorge on the edge of the village, Cheddar in Somerset, England, is home to the origin of cheddar cheese. The gorge has several caves that provide the perfect humidity and steady temperature for maturing the cheese. The popular cheese was first bought by the royal family and is said to have been brought to Britain by the Romans from the Cantal region of France. Joseph Harding, was central to the modernization and standardization of Cheddar cheese. He encoura
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-12
13/02/2026 Duration: 46minNews; birthdays/events; which phase of your life would you like to go back to? (4 stages according to this poll); word of the day. News; what's your nervous habit...do you even realize you have one?; game: Abraham Lincoln trivia questions; we're supposed to laugh more (several studies have concluded the same thing) who makes you laugh? News; signs you're aging well (list); game: guess that celebrity voice; funny Superbowl prank...how long do you think it would take you to notice? News; boomers give genz some 'life advice'...what would you add to this list?; game: getting to know you; goodbye/fun facts....National Plum Pudding Day--the tasty treat with an interesting history. Plum pudding is also known as figgy pudding or Christmas pudding, which is why some think this is a confusing time to celebrate this food holiday. It's also odd that plum pudding contains no plums...that's because raisins were often called "plums" in 17th century Great Britain. It's a steamed or boiled concoction and features nutmeg, rai
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-11
12/02/2026 Duration: 40minNews; birthdays/events; 70% of men are more appearance consious that ever!; word of the day. News; 2026 travel trends; Olympic athletes-backstories and what it took for them to get there...does that motivate you to keep going?; game: what year was it? News; when you pick a restaurant...how much does ambiance play into your decision?; did you see an artist/group that played in a bar or at a private party that is now mega-famous?; game: songs with "hey" in the title. News; funny/petty things we silently judge others for; game: classic literature quiz; goodbye/fun facts....national make a friend day...To paraphrase Yeats: "There are no strangers in the world, just friends you have never met." We must never stop making friends. Friendships are incredibly importnat...they help us through challenging times, provide us with the comfort of a safe emotional space where we can be ourselves. Good friends are our biggest treasure. A new friendship can open you to new experiences...sign up for a class, volunteer, introdu
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-10
11/02/2026 Duration: 41minHeart Association mention/News; birthdays/events; do you have a 'lucky charm'?; word of the day. News; game: songs from bands that have 3 word names; do you duplicate or triplicate items that stay in certain rooms? (reader glasses, gum, etc); Valentine's, galentine's, or neither? News; game: space movie trivia; weird habits of intelligent people that others don't understand (Hearty Soul list); simple things in life that everyone else seems to have done but you. News; game: Prison Commissary Price is Right; lots of athletes (and celebrities) participate in 'alternative/holistic therapies'...if they were resonably priced...would you try them or is it all placebo mumbo jumbo?; goodbye/fun facts....national flannel day..flannel- btw- is a fabric, not a pattern....it's often made in a plaid pattern so many people confuse them. It's a soft, woven thread that is "brushed" to create a soft texture, while providing additional insulation. Flannel was first created in Wales during the 17th century as a replacement for
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-09
10/02/2026 Duration: 42minNews; birthdays/events; Superbowl Monday...is it really a wasted day at work?; word of the day. News; Spotify is moving into the physical book space; game: quiz; game: feud. News; what was your favorite Superbowl commercial?; what's your "don't knock it til you try it"?; Buzzfeed list of funny 'white lies' we tell our kids. News; Valentine's Day on a budget; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Oatmeal Monday is a quirky tradition with practical roots in Scottish university life... they started the tradition as part of the broader culture of the ancient universities. Long before dining halls, meal plans, and late-night delivery, students were expected to fend for themselves. Oats, ground into oatmeal, were the dependable staple that could survive travel, store well in a room, and turn into a hot meal with minimal equipment. Oatmeal was also forgiving. It could stretch to feed a hungry student, and it tolerated a wide range of add-ins...Since their homes were far from campus, universities gave students
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-06
07/02/2026 Duration: 39minNews; birthdays/events; Feb is Heart Month-AHA 'Donate for Love'...today is wear red day; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that....yes or no?; fun/funny ideas to pick the Superbowl winner; when you go on vacation do you expect to pay for all the tourist attractions...even if they used to be free? News; game: battle of the sexes 1; game: battle of the sexes 2; have you ever broken something of value that belonged to someone else?...(did you hear/see what Travis Kelce broke?) News; novelty or healthy?...Bear Poop beer; kids get Happy Meal toys...but what about grown ups...what about this fun promotional item for adults from Taco Bell?; goodbye/fun facts....Pay a Compliment Day--encourages people to spread positivity by giving genuine compliments. It's an incredibly simple act that can brighten someone's day and foster a sense of appreciation and kindness. It's about the power of kind words and how they can create a ripple effect of happiness. Compliments can boost self-esteem, enhance relations
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-05
06/02/2026 Duration: 45minNews; birthdays/events; best and worst Superbowl halftime shows (Rolling Stone list); word of the day. News; do you still compete when you're hurt? (Lindsey Vonn); game: identify these songs with drums; 3 most toxic phrases in a relationship but it can also be in the workplace. News; did you ever get pulled into the principal's office? how about your kids?; game: 80's 90's TV shows based on dialogue clips; food in the Olympic Village (and all over Italy too) News; do you know anyone with an "aptronym"?; game: General Trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person? Optimist Day focuses on building and sustaining a positive future because anything can be achieved as long as you stay focused and optimistic. In fact, an optimistic person is more likely to be happy and motivated. The word didn't exist until 1737 when a Jesuit mathematician Pere Louis-Bertrand Castle coins the term 'optimisme,' or 'optimism.' In 1985 Michael Scheier and Charles Carver formulate the LOT-R t
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-04
05/02/2026 Duration: 46minNews; birthdays/events; when you get a case of the giggles but you're supposed to be serious (Elvis--news anchors---etc); word of the day. News; game: I should have known that; A.I. teaching story--Brad's take; A.I. teaching story--Ashley's take. News; game: outburst; great uses for those over the door hanging show organizers...besides for your shoes; what's your cure for the hiccups? News; game: everybody knows; feel good story...that should be turned into a movie!! (hello Ron Howard!!); goodbye/fun facts....National Stuffed Mushroom Day...primarily featured at parties (like maybe a football party this weekend), this savory dish is prepared by removing the stems of the mushrooms and filling the leftover hollowed area with vegetables or meat or shellfish. Cheese and breadcrumbs are sprinkled on top before the mushrooms are baked and served. Long before modern restaurant appetizers, ancient Romans were already cultivating and eating mushrooms. When exposed to ultraviolet light, mushrooms can synthesize vitamin
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-03
04/02/2026 Duration: 44minNews; birthdays/events; are you more excited for the Superbowl or the Olympics...both? neither?; word of the day. News; a new shower trick that could make you smarter; which song best describes your life?; game: songs with laughter. News; generation z's work ethic is strong according to a new study; house and car maintenance to do in February; game: top songs from 1986. News; we'd love to hear from our listeners...what are you an expert in?; game: Superbowl trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Carrot Cake Day celebrates one of our favorite desserts. Carrots contain a natural sweetness that's just perfect for cake. Many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce carrots were used as a substitute. Eating carrots has a host of health benefits. Research shows they can reduce the risk of cancer, slow down the aging process, cleanse toxins from your body, and improve the condition of your teeth and gums...and adding some cream cheese frosting just make it
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-02
03/02/2026 Duration: 43minNews; birthdays/events; carscrolling' is the new pause button; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; has a movie (or TV show) changed the way you live or do things because the message was so powerful? News; can't get motivated to get stuff done? host an "admin night"; were you the 'teacher's pet' at school...did that translate to the workplace?; would you hire a 'sleep coach'? News; have you/would you travel to a city (in the U.S.) just to see if their 'famous' food is all it's cracked up to be?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Heavenly Hash Day...the dessert that combines marshmallows (which can be a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme, or a combination of the 2) plus nuts, and chocolates into a heavenly mix. There are many ways to enjoy Heavenly Hash, including candy, ice cream, and fruit salads. The Elmer Candy Corporation of New Orleans invented heavenly hash in 1923 which was first introduced it as an Easter candy called the "Heavenly Hash Egg,". You can make your ow
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-01-30
31/01/2026 Duration: 40minNews; birthdays/events; do you like "drive thru" animal parks?; word of the day. News; should the Superbowl be moved to Saturday?; game: songs with saxophones; reasons you don't your work done (Career Builder list) News; should AI songs be excluded from winning a Grammy?; game: scattergories; inventions you thought were silly...but they are actually genius! A&B each have one of the things on this list. News; how do you deal when your s.o. has completely opposite taste in food or music?; game: pop culture jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Brussel Sprouts Day...these green superfoods come with a plethora of health benefits and can put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. They are produced mainly in the United States and Europe. Brussels sprouts were first found in the northern European region during the 5th century and were extremely popular in the southern Netherlands and eventually northern Europe. Then, in the late 18th century, French settlers brought Brussels sprouts to Louisiana, marking the beginni
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-01-29
30/01/2026 Duration: 41minNews; birthdays/events; have you ever 'made a deal' in a restaurant...where is the best place?; word of the day. News; do you put ketchup or salsa on anything that seems "wrong"?; game: songs with famous bass lines; what's the one expense that you absolutely hate paying every month? News; what food does your mom/dad/granparent make that no one else can even touch?; game: song titles "my____"; funny feel good story of the day. News; game: movies trivia; motion sickness can occur in more places than just a car? (funny list); goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle day...With the advent of digital entertainment, some people may think that the common puzzle may be falling by the wayside. But National Puzzle Day is the perfect chance to go back to basics: do a jigsaw puzzle, solve a crossword puzzle or buy a Rubik's Cube, or you can even download dozen of puzzle games on your phone. While puzzles, as we know them today, are a fairly modern invention, the idea of taking words and using them creatively dates back to a
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-01-28
29/01/2026 Duration: 39minNews; birthdays/events; you couldn't pay me enough to (fill in the blank); word of the day. News; experts say we should be leaning in to our nostalgia/inner child; game: Shawshank Redemption movie quiz; if you job offered free snacks...which ones would make you happiest? News; what's your favorite Superbowl commerical of all time?; game: 3 word TV show descriptions; what movie 'gut punches' you every time? News; would you rather watch a 5 part TV series or a movie?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid-redemption; goodbye/fun facts....national kazoo day...The kazoo has a rich history and roots in African musical instruments. It became popular in the United States in the 1840s but the first kazoos were made by Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker....by the 1930's the kazoo became a common element in American folk music, often seen in jug bands. By the 1970's rock musicians began using kazoos for their quirky sound, reflecting its influence and adaptability across various musical genres and if you can hum...you ca
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Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-01-27
28/01/2026 Duration: 46minNews; birthdays/events; besides kids or pets getting sick...what are some of the worst ways you woke up? Ashley's dad would use a bullhorn!; word of the day. News; game: password; have you ever learned an invented language?; strange laws from around the world. News; game: movie password; Brad's lightbulb problem; what do guys do on 'guys night' compared to what girls do on 'girls night'? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; only 1 American city made the list of "best nightlife"...according to Timeout list; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate cake day...love at first bite, right?!? In 1764, it was discovered that cocoa beans that are ground between stones make cocoa powder...so Dr. James Baker financially backed the production of grinding cocoa beans to make cocoa powder. This is the beginning of the company still known as Baker's chocolate. Then in the 1830s and 1840s, it was primarily a drink that you mixed with water but it wasn't even sweet. By the 1920s, the humble chocolate cake had become mainstre