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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

News; birthdays/events; Buzzfeed list of things that were created for one purpose...but ended up in a different lane (Pez dispensers); word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; most and least expensive states for a dinner date (Mental Floss list) News; services that used to be free but cost money now (Finance Buzz list); funny stories of people who accidentally left family members behind;  where did certain everyday phrases come from? News; food beast list: NFL stadium food 2025; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national biscotti day... Biscotti are almond biscuits that originate in Prato Italy...they were the result of a process that was used to help preserve food for a long time, they are twice-baked and those foods were often taken on long journeys and wars by Roman Legions. Today they are made in lots of flavor variations besides the traditional Almond...Chocolate Hazelnut, Honey Pistachio, Almond and Lemon Dipped in White Chocolate, Dried Cherry. All of them are the perfect accompaniment

News; birthdays/events; would you tell a friend/co-worker their cooking is terrible?; word of the day. News; did you see the video of the woman who got stuck on a slide on a cruise...have you ever been stuck anywhere?; game: who is this celebrity reading their autobiography?; just because something is "tradition"...does that mean you feel obligated to do it? News; if you travel with your dog...should you have to pay more in 'tourist taxes'?....one italian city thinks so; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; life advice from people 60+. News; would you rather have your life narrated dramatically or have a built in laugh track?; game: movie trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national key lime pie day. Key lime pie is a little burst of sunshine on a plate-made with tangy Key lime juice, sweetened milk, and a buttery crust, it’s the kind of treat that wakes up your taste buds. key limes are smaller, rounder, less acidic, and more fragrant than their familiar cousin, the Persian/Tahitian lime. They grow bigger in the tropics

News; birthdays/events; would you want to take "the world's longest flight"? it'll be available this year!; word of the day. News; game: one hit wonders 70s; Finance Buzz....safe places to hide cash; would you pay more for something because it comes with a lifetime warranty? News; game: one hit wonders 80s; how do you feel about biometric facial recognition?; celebrity secret talents. News; game: one hit wonders 90s; things every serious sports fan should have?; goodbye/fun facts....National Quesadilla Day...Quesadillas were likely invented in the southern regions of Mexico where Aztecs would have made corn tortillas...Of course, like many dishes, the quesadilla has developed over the years and different variations have evolved into what it is today. While it's not a sandwich or a taco, the quesadilla satisfies snack cravings while also completing a meal. Typically made with a corn tortilla and filled with cheese...some people also include other fillings such as cooked sausage, chicken, pork, or beef. And don

News; birthdays/events; do you like to vacation in the same place?; word of the day. News; how many things are you subscribing to?; it's Fat Bear Week; game: Love Boat TV show trivia. News; work anxiety....what makes you most anxious"; would you want to confront your childhood bully now that you're an adult?; game: get out of my TV show part 1. News; things that HR managers want to tell you but can't (Finance Buzz article); game: get out of my TV show part 2; goodbye/fun facts....national puncutation day...Though you might not have consciously considered punctuation since elementary school, you likely use it every day. The little dots, slashes, and spaces that turn a string of unintelligible letters into a compelling story, ancient cultures had to make do without. Since most early languages were purely verbal, punctuation was not necessary. The Greeks were among the first civilizations to start to develop rudimentary punctuation in 200 B.C. Once you see bad punctuation, it’s hard to unsee. It can ruin a lette

News; birthdays/events; would you consume less if you were incentivized?; word of the day. News; best TV shows of the last 25 years (Rotten Tomatoes list); game: Jason Alexander/Costanza trivia; pot pie is comfort food...what do you like in yours? News; best movies of the last 25 years (Rotten Tomatoes list); game: songs with "train" in the title; what's your don't knock it til you try it hack? News; most confusing appliances; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....National Baker Day. Baker is the last name of Old English origin, derived from the Middle English and Old English words...it's derived from the word ‘bacan,’ which means ‘to dry by heat,’ that is, ‘to bake.’ It originated before the eighth century and was primarily used as an occupational name for people who baked bread or bricks. During the Middle Ages, most households baked their bread, so the popular belief is that the name was used to refer to the owner of a communal oven, who was in charge of baking bread for a community or village. Then it tran