Ashley and Brad Show

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why do we pick certain types of music to listen to?
word of the day
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game: everybody knows that movie quote
4 day work week or a 5 days with a raise?
ever just want to scream?
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game: mind the gap part 1
game: mind the gap part 2
what net worth would make you feel secure?
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do you feel like a superhero when you wear a superhero shirt?
what's your favorite social activity
goodbye/fun facts....national raisin day...When it comes to raisins, tiny sundried grapes, there are generally two groups of people: those that love them and those that believe they ruin a perfectly good cookie. Raisins show up throughout history and literature as a healthy, transportable snack for everyone from the Egyptians to Christopher Columbus to those little red raisin boxes are a classic symbol of childhood. you can actually make your own..just place the some grapes on a rack and leave them out in the sun for a few days. nature's jellybeans, as they are sometimes called, boast cancer-fighting antioxidants, provide an excellent source of fiber, and contain no cholesterol.

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what's the perfect movie length?
word of the day
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game: calendar trivia
do you always have a vacation destination in mind or have you just gotten in the car and figured it out on the way
lawn/garden injuries
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safari park or zoo?
game: quiz
gamed: feud
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did you mom ever cut/trim your hair?
what's your "vibe" for May?
goodbye/fun facts....national zipper day...The first attempt at creating the zipper came from the inventor of the sewing machine. In 1851, Elias Howe received a patent for the “Automatic, Continuous Clothing Closure.” Even though Howe patented his invention... never marketed it. Forty-two years later, Whitcomb Judson began selling the “Clasp Locker.” Similar to Elias Howe’s patent, this device served as a more complicated hook-and-eye shoe fastener. Judson started the Universal Fastener Company...In 1906, he hired Gideon Sundback, a Swedish-American electrical engineer who created and was granted a patent for the modern zipper, known then as the "Separable Fastener....and we call it a zipper because in 1923 b.f. goodrich used Gideon Sundbäck's fastener on a new type of rubber boots and referred to it as the zipper, and the name stuck.

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game: al pacino movie quotes
word of the day
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is it weird when someone only takes cash or check these days?
game: 1 second song trivia
a survey defined when we're "old"
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how do you deal with backhanded compliments?
game: general trivia
it's nice be outside/in the yard...but does that mean you have to clean more?
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is there a point in your d.i.y. when you'll call a professional or are you determined to finish a project yourself
what jobs do people have who earn over $150,000 a year?
goodbye/fun facts....National DNA day...On this day in 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick formally announced their discovery of the 3 dimensional double helix they called deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). Fast forward to 1990, when scientists from around the world came together to begin mapping the human genome...and while DNA evidence isn't typically the number one resource used for solving crimes, it has been instrumental in both exonerating or confirming individuals. Genealogical DNA testing companies usually run annual sales around DNA Day if you've ever wanted to research your family. Watch documentaries:=. "Decoding Watson - DNA: The Greatest Story Ever Told" (PBS) "The Gene" (PBS)

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have you ever been too embarrassed to go back to a business?
word of the day
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game: 1 minute mysteries
are there certain sandwiches that need to be on toasted bread vs ones that must be on untoasted bread
historical markers...don't always believe what you see!
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game: 80's and 90's trivia
most overhyped board games
longest baseball game you've ever been to
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game: outburst
when you dvr a show...how long til you actually watch it?
goodbye/fun facts....international guide dog day...Guide dogs provide opportunities for social interaction and greater independence for legally blind adults. the first reference to guide dogs is seen in a nursery rhyme from the year 1500...it says: “A is an Archer” ... “B was a Blind-man/Led by a dog.” by the 1920's Guide dogs helped German soldiers following World War I. and in 1929...the first U.S. guide dog training school opened when Dorothy Harrison Eustis and Morris Frank started The Seeing Eye in Tennessee. today...more than 140 million people in the United States alone are blind or suffer from some sort of vision impairment. Properly trained guide dogs keep them remain safe and independent by helping them navigate everyday obstacles. training training can be an expensive and time-consuming process. It can take up to two years and $25,000 to fully train a single service dog....so consider making a contribution to the guide dogs of america

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how likely are you to pick up after others while on vacation?
word of the day
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sc johnson/spring cleaning survey
game: is ashley smarter than a 5th grader
is it ok for your employer to lock up your phone while you're at work?
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best way to get rid of spiders
game: shakespeare
best 'outdoorsy' states
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have you ever 'energy audited' your house?
game: movie trivia for brad
goodbye/fun facts....national picnic day...This meal hearkens back to mid-18th-century al fresco French dining when all you needed was a bottle of wine, a loaf of bread, some cheese, and fruit and you could have a party under the sky. From barbecues to simple cold plates, picnics are light informal affairs intended to be relaxing and fun for everyone to enjoy the day. If the weather does not cooperate, have a picnic on the living room floor. a poll found 94% of us love or at least like picnics...we're a month into spring...so grab your gingham tablecloth, wicker baskets and enjoy the day!

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earth day...how are you reducing your carbon footprint
word of the day
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game: quiz
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what kind of 'road tripper' are you?
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listener feedback break
are you a music festival person?
page a day trivia
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no or low cost things to do with friends and family
newest home trend (no..it's not primary bedroom coffee bars)
goodbye/fun facts....National Playground Safety Week...Playgrounds come with hazards and risks so it’s important to consider safety. this week let's us focus on children’s outdoor play environments, and show gratitude for those who effectively maintain playgrounds. German developmental psychologists like Friedrich Fröbel came up with the idea of a recreational area as a developmental tool that instills children with a sense of fair play and good manners. in 1859 The first public-access recreational area is opened in Manchester, England. in 1922 a man named Charles Wicksteed invented the slide... and today's playgrounds kids land on soft surfaces and no rust.

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fun ways to remember your vacations (besides buying a t-shirt or coffee cup)
word of the day
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how to be more focused
do you like to do things in silence or have background noise. what do you use for background noise?
game: password
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gadgets that were "on their way out" 15 years ago..but they're still around
if you were in charge of the world...what would you do to make it a better place?
game: drum intro songs
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2024's list of things left in ubers
game: movie titles in 3 words
goodbye/fun facts....National Garlic Day....this bulbous flowering plant has been around since the ancient Egyptians...they used it as currency. garlic is also known as the stinking rose. it's a member of the lily family which includes onions, leeks, and shallots. It can be sweet — through caramelization and roasting. It can be buttery and savory — through sautéing. It can be pungent and sharp — through slicing it raw. No matter how you slice, sauté, or roast it, garlic is a truly multifaceted plant....and it's loaded with healthy/medicinal properties...so if you don't like it raw...try it a different way

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what would be your "adulting crash course"?
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game: quick casual restaurant slogans
old customs that are hard to imagine people doing today
do you eat fruit rinds?
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game: just under $1,000 pyramid
most stolen items from hotels
are you looking for happiness in the wrong place?
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game: outburst
thrillist...best beach towns in the u.s.
goodbye/fun facts....national animal cracker day...Animal crackers have been part of American childhood memories since the late 1800s when they were first imported from England where animal crackers were invented. Stauffer’s Biscuit Company began commercially producing their original recipe circus crackers in 1871. Stauffer’s unique baking process created a slightly sweet, crispy, cracker-like biscuit that dominated the market...until 1902 when competitor National Biscuit Company, a.k.a. Nabisco, introduced their brand of animal crackers packaged in small boxes that looked like P.T. Barnum circus train cars. were initially sold as Christmas tree ornaments which is why they had a string on them...But not all animal crackers are created equal and many people still preferred the original Stauffer’s Animal Crackers recipe...which is still produced using the original 1871 recipe.

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so many people take selfies and videos...should there be places that are off limits?
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we should teach our kids basic survival skills...do you know the things on this list?
what scared you as a child...are you still afraid of it?
game: guess that classical music
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don't shop hungry...or when it's busy..or without a list...
should all students get a 'student discount'?
game: everybody knows
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underrated advice that we shouldn't ignore
game: I should have known that
goodbye/fun facts....national kickball day...It’s time to hit the playground for some good old-fashioned kickball action. Kickball is a widely enjoyed sport all around the globe. and it has existed since the early 1900s. Originally named Kick Baseball, the game was used by gymnastics teachers to teach baseball kids the basics of baseball. The game is played on the field and uses three bases, a pitcher pile, and a home plate. most people use 8.5 inch to 16 inch diameter inflated rubber ball, such as a utility ball....you know the same one you knocked in the face with in dodgeball

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game: 1 minute mysteries
word of the day
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do we have too many choices on everything?
game: movies trivia
national park week starts saturday
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do you have 'subscription creep'?
game: 80's and 90's movie trivia
how do you get your health and wellness info? from your doctor?
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the nike olympic uniforms are....interesting
things not to do at a new job
goodbye/fun facts....The Day of the Mushroom...it's celebrated to honor all things fungi. Since they first appeared in early European communities, it is generally assumed that people have been gathering mushrooms since the beginning of time, possibly even in prehistoric times. it is likely that China and Japan were the first places to cultivate mushrooms as early as 600 A.D...in 1824 The popular cookbook “The Virginia Housewife” is released where cooking with mushrooms was first introduced to Americans. Similar to how humans breathe, mushrooms take in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. but not all mushrooms are edible...so don't go out in nature and just eat any mushroom....but the edible mushrooms contain high amounts of selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B6.