Ashley and Brad Show

News; birthdays/events; where do you hide the candy your kids bring home so they don't eat it all?; word of the day.

News; Reading of "The Raven" By Edgar Allan Poe; how often do you display an American flag at your house?; game: songs that feature the word ghost in title or lyrics.

News; best U.S. cities for Halloween; great songs for your Halloween playlist; game: guess the scary themes.

News; besides rude servers/service---what are your restaurant pet peeves?; game: Movies trivia (Halloween/scary?); goodbye/fun facts....national checklist day --without checklists, we can feel like we're juggling a bunch of balls in the air and trying to keep them from dropping. Even the simple things can be forgotten or go unnoticed — let alone the difficult or complex things that fill our day. Although success in any endeavor is not guaranteed, armed with an organized checklist, you stand a better chance of achieving your goals. The formal checklist began in 1935...Aviation safety authorities and pilots create the checklist after a Boeing B-17 plane crashed during WWII, admitting that the complex nature of pilots' work was too challenging to do by memory and required a more standardized way to ensure the safety of the aircraft...but checklists can help in our everyday lives...even simple tasks like going to the grocery store.

News; birthdays/events; Halloween would you rather? questions; word of the day.

News; how is adulthood different than you thought?; game: Halloween word ladder; let the debate begin: Rolling Stone magazine list top 200 greatest rock songs of the 21st century (so far)

News; The Wizard of Oz had a very successful run at The Sphere...what other movies would be 'Sphere-worthy'?; game: Halloween movie themes songs; funny story of the day...dads will be dads.

News; dictionary.com word of the year; game: Halloween antagonists in the movies; goodbye/fun facts....national oatmeal day...Oatmeal, while praised today by nutritionists and health gurus, comes from very humble beginnings. The last of the cereal grains to be domesticated by western society 3,000 year ago, the oats for oatmeal came from weeds that grew in fields prepared for other crops. Ancient Romans saw oats as an unfortunate and diseased wheat and used them as cheap horse food. Though oats are still used in horse food today, oats are grown specifically for human consumption. And for good reason! The fiber within oats is more soluble than any other grain. Soluble fiber dissolves in water and turns into a thick, viscous gel, which moves slowly through the body. This means it keeps you full for long periods of time.

News; birthdays/events; when is 'too early' to start playing holiday music?; word of the day.

News; how do you typically end a phone call?; keeping kids and pets safe for Halloween; game: 5 second rule.

News; smell-o-vision may be closer than we think; we talked the other day about wanting office parties during office hours...but some employees want this instead; game: classic horror film clips.

News; instead of bingeing TV...have you tried slow TV?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....international animation day...commemorates the day when animation had its first public appearance. That was October 28, 1892, at a museum in Paris, when Charles-Émile Reynaud and his Théâtre Optique presented his first production,--It was a collection of three cartoons. Then in 1888 when Reynaud patented Théâtre Optique, a machine that produced images on a screen using 36 mirrors, two supplementary lights called magic lanterns that were the source of a stationary background, and a projector. The images were painted on a long band that would be wound up on two spools that had to be rotated by hand. By 1900, animation had begun to evolve. By 1923 Walt and Roy O. Disney found the Walt Disney Company --and in 1995 come an entirely new take on animation with Pixar and "Toy Story," the world's first computer-animated feature film.

News; birthdays/events; would you trade cars with someone (permanently?); word of the day.

News; should there be 'seated' seats and 'standing' seats at concerts?; game: John Cleese trivia; would you buy your kid this new cell phone?

News; if you had/have a friend of extreme wealth...should they cover upgrades when traveling together?; game: Outburst; is it rude for people to talk during the movie previews?

News; video games and e-sports are so popular...will arcade ever make a comeback?; game: Guess theTV show by dialogue; goodbye/fun facts....national black cat day...goodbye/fun facts...The black cat carries a unique status around the world. In some locales, notably Scotland, Britain, and Japan, the presence or appearance of a black cat is indicative of imminent good fortune and prosperity. In much of the Western world, black cats are considered to be harbingers of misfortune and wickedness....which can largely be linked to the Middle Ages whereby people believed that witches were shape-shifting black cats....but that tide is changing. Rather than being associated with bad luck, they are now being associated with strength and elegance. This is why black cat gifts, including jewelry charm bracelets and artwork, have become so popular with people who are looking to send positive and uplifting messages to their loved ones.

News; birthdays/events; new Air BNB rules...will this change if you rent one?; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you care what color your car is? what features are super important to you?

News; things that boomers do that gen z should take note of; things that seem to annoy all of us (besides the time change); Halloween costume ideas for grown ups.

News; blast from the past...has anyone reached out to you that you haven't heard from in years?; game: calendar trivia goodbye/fun facts....Chicken fried steak, with its crispy, golden-brown crust and tender, juicy interior, is a cornerstone of American comfort food. Though its name is a bit confusing—it contains no chicken—its history is a classic American story of immigrant ingenuity and regional culinary tradition. The origins of chicken fried steak can be traced back to German and Austrian immigrants who settled in Texas during the 19th century. These settlers brought with them a taste for Wiener Schnitzel, a traditional dish made from a thin, breaded, and pan-fried veal cutlet...The name "chicken fried steak" comes from the preparation method, which is nearly identical to the way Southern-style fried chicken is made.

News; birthdays/events; ways to make the drive thru experience better...would anything on this list make your experience better?; word of the day.

News; game: Battle of the Sexes pt 1; game: Battle of the Sexes pt 2; parking garage slide has been installed in Utah....would you use it?

News; what's in Neiman Marcus' holiday book this year?; are you planning on doing a full on Thanksgiving day or does picking up take out sound better?; what time do you turn the lights off on Halloween night? when is too late to trick or treat?

News; game: Guess the TV show by the audio; how do you feel about hosting montly dinner parties; goodbye/fun facts....national Boston creme pie day...the dessert that's not quite a pie, yet not exactly a cake. When in 1856 French chef Monsieur Augustine Francois Anezin created a masterpiece by layering two rounds of golden sponge cake with a thick, velvety vanilla custard. To finish, he draped the entire creation in a rich, glossy chocolate glaze for The Parker House Hotel (now the Omni Parker House Hotel) in, of course, Boston in those days cakes and pies were baked with the same kinds of pans, and even the words were used interchangeably. As a result, the Boston cream pie kept its old-fashioned name, in addition to its delicious flavor.

News; birthdays/events; how do you set your holiday budget...is it per person or total amount?; word of the day.

News; 3-D printing it can help your pet and your car; game: name these bands with animal names; would you rather watch horror movies all of October or Hallmark movies all of December?

News; when you're emotionally invested in something...do you use your 'friendfluence'?; game: Three word 'the' characters; even Kevin Bacon experiences shipping nightmares.

News; people share a lot with their hairdressers...what do you share about your life?; game: musical jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....national nut day --Nuts are a highly prized food and energy source and are a primary source of nutrients for both humans and wildlife. Many of them are used in cooking, eaten raw, sprouted, or roasted as a snack food, and pressed for oil that is used in cookery and cosmetics. Many nuts are excellent sources of vitamins E and B2. They are also rich in protein, folate fiber, and essential minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and selenium. Walnuts can be traced back to 10,000BC – making them the oldest tree food...but today, from a culinary/edible perspective, there are about 25 to 35 major edible nut types globally...so grab a handful for your health.

News; birthdays/events; tip fatigue is at an all time high...should we adopt the European standard of having the tip included in everything?; word of the day.

News; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; if you don't want to give out candy on Halloween, what else would you give out?; funny things that happen with your spouse or s.o. (list from Reddit)

News; game: songs that have 'dream' in the title; how do you feel about every conversation being recorded?; Yourtango list of habits that are now considered rude by most of Gen Z.

News; game: everybody knows; what's your 'I'm not proud of this...but I love this snack'!; goodbye/fun facts....Pumpkin Cheesecake is a delightful dessert and a perfect blend of texture and taste. Imagine a velvety base of rich cream cheese, sugar, and eggs, infused with pumpkin purée and a warm medley of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. This luscious filling is often nestled in a buttery crust made from graham crackers or crushed cookies. Cheesecakes can be dated as far back as the 5th century B.C. when the ancient Greeks made them with cheese pounded with honey and flour. The cheesecake was then elevated in late medieval England, where it emerged with a tart-like pastry base. It spread rapidly across the region. Given its popularity in England, cheesecake soon made an appearance in American colonies---American cheesecake truly took a new form when cream cheese was introduced. Bakers went on to experiment with an endless array of different flavorings and toppings — blueberry, strawberry, chocolate — and along the way, the pumpkin cheesecake was born.

News; birthdays/events; would you eat or drink items if they were manufactured as their natural color?; word of the day.

News; if you read/see something scary...how does it affect you?; if you see someone on the playground or at school behaving badly...will you say something to that kid?; game: NFL trivia.

News; they say sports teams have a strong bond because they fist bump and butt slap each other...what if we did that in our home and work life?; if you happen to pick the phone and it's a telemarketer---are you extra rude to them?; game: songs with 'dream' in the title.

News; pettiest reason you didn't like someone; game: artists real name vs stage name; goodbye/fun facts....international chef day...Unlike most other modern professions, the chef has played a significant role in our society since the beginning of time. Food is a basic need, and experiments with food have been going on for thousands of years. In the first century A.D., a Roman gourmet called Marcus Apicius wrote the world's first cookbook. His book was known as "The Art of Cooking." The book contains more than 400 recipes--flash forward hundreds of years later...In 1765, A. Boulanger opened the first business in Paris that was called a restaurant. The sign above his door said 'restoratives,' or 'restaurants,' which referred to the soups and broths that were being offered on the menu. The word 'restaurant' then took on the meaning, 'a public eating place.'

News; birthdays/events; do you think you're becoming kinder or grumpier as you age?; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; what word(s) do you tend not to use because it's too difficult for you to pronounce?

News; what's the best color of clothing for you (or do you even care?); ranch and dill pickle trend may be over...here's the next "new" flavor; how much does the American dream cost now?

News; where do you do your best thinking?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National New Friends Day invites everyone to open their hearts and social calendars to new connections. This day celebrates the joy of expanding your social circle and the profound benefits of fresh perspectives. Make a plan to introduce yourself to someone new, join a local club, or reconnect with an acquaintance to deepen your bond. Today is a great day to take stock of the current friendships in your life. Make sure that all of your friendships are mutually beneficial. Are you being a good friend to the people closest to you? Are they doing the same for you? If you've got any toxic friends in your life, now is the time to consider trying to resolve those issues or peacefully ending the friendship.