Ashley and Brad Show

News; birthdays/events; when did we get so judgemental?; word of the day. News; game: SNL trivia; holiday decorating/building and mishaps (guy shot himself with a nail gun); most popular halloween treats. News; game: candy slogans; when you buy "american made"...how do you react when you find out it's not?!; if you're offered something for free...are you suspicious? News; game: spoken intros from tv shows; certified ethical hacker suggestions so you don't get hacked; goodbye/fun facts....world egg day...Although we have no definitive answer to the question of “Which came first? The chicken or the egg?” we know that the history of eggs is almost as old as that of humans. From ancient times, humans nurtured chickens to obtain eggs. one of the most versatile foods...hard boiled, fried, scrambled, fritatta or omlette, egg salad, mayonaisse...etc etc etc.  they are loaded with nutrients and minerals. fresh eggs sink in water while stale eggs float...and the color of the egg doesn’t have anything to do with freshness, flavor or nutritional value. In fact, the color of the egg is determined strictly by the breed of the hen and corresponds to the color of the hen’s earlobe!

News; birthdays/events; how many stores will you go to before you buy something online?; word of the day. News; would you wear your halloween costume the week before halloween to get special deals?; game: top 10 billboard songs of all time; subjects kids wish were taught in school. News; new Miriam Webster words; horror fans have ranked the best ghost movies of all time; game: top 10 celebrity autobiographies. News; what was your favorite holiday toy when you were a kid?; game: outburst; goodbye/fun facts....With holiday dessert buffets coming up soon, National Cake Decorating Day is the perfect time to practice your technique! Decorated cakes become popular in England​ in the 1500's...and by the mid 1970's ​​The International Cake Exploration Societé was founded and they Annual Convention and Show, held in a different U.S. location each year. you can bring your inner artist out and turn any old cake into a work of art! you can watch dozens of online videos to learn about the 6 different kinds of icing and when to use them or one of many cake and cupcake decorating shows on channels like the food network.

News; birthdays/events; what was your first scary movie?; word of the day.  News; funny ways language is redundant; how to pick a good pumpkin; baby name trends for 2025. News; some people are more patient then others...but how long will you wait on someone to show up?; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2. News; fast food chains with a secret "dog menu"; game: brand mascot; goodbye/fun facts....Curious Events Day...the day to wonder about everything we’ve ever wondered about. How do they get those clipper ships inside the bottles? Who figured out how to tie shoelaces? how did those stone heads get to easter island...Be inquisitive. so when your kids as endless questions...Don’t just give them answers,  teach them how to find answers!! what are you curious about?

News; birthdays/events; ai and robots in sports...good idea or not?; word of the day. News; game: prison commissary price is right; every generation says: "these kids have it so easy today"...what have you seen that shocks you?; have you ever ruined something you worked really hard on? News; game: think n sync; list of movies that are over-hyped- is your favorite on this list?; Japan is turning an old prison into a luxury hotel...would you stay? News; game: 80's/90's trivia; Buzzfeed...gut feeling you knew something was really wrong; goodbye/fun facts....Tag! You're it! American Touch Tag Day...It is inherently straightforward, with most forms of the game having no teams, scores, or equipment...the game actually dates back to ancient Rome. in 1936 ‘Kabaddi,’ a variant of the game Tag, was demonstrated at the Berlin Olympics but it never offically made it into the olympic games. The variations and modifications of the tag game include Freeze Tag and Shadow Tag.  and there is a very funny movie from 2018 called "tag".

News; birthdays/events; best/favorite vocalist; word of the day. News; do you actually know your friends/family phone numbers and addresses?; Buzzfeed's list of things teachers need parents to REALLY hear; funny misconceptions you had as a kid. News; listener feedback break; game: quiz; game: feud. News; game: calendar trivia; things we find boring in life; goodbye/fun facts....national frappe day...an undoubtedly american tradition in coffee houses today...but they've actually been around since 1957. Necessity is said to be the mother of invention. The need for a caffeine fix was the impetus behind Dimitris Vakondios shaking up the first frappé at the 1957 International Fair in Greece. Vakondios was representing the Swiss-owned Nestlé food company at the annual international exhibition, where Nestle was introducing a new instant chocolate beverage made with milk and shaken in a shaker. Vakondios could not find hot water to make his usual Nescafe instant coffee during his break, so he improvised by mixing his Nescafe with cold water and ice in one of the exhibit shakers. Voila!  Today’s popular American versions of the Greek frappé contains milk, cream, or even ice cream, blended with instant coffee. in 1994 coffee shop owner George Howell invents the Frappuccino in Boston and trademarks the name Frappuccino, a name play on beloved international coffee favorites – the Greek frappé and Italian cappuccino....that same year Starbucks' ceo Howard Schultz buys George Howell’s coffee stores and the rest is history.

News; birthdays/events; game: convoy song trivia; word of the day. News; what do you think about salary transparency?; game: who wants to be a fake millionaire?; did you ever tell on a sibling and get them in really bad trouble? News; what's your favorite childhood memory about fall?; game: I should have known that; do you complain about the noise when you stay at a hotel? News; furniture that looks like jell-o; do you know or care how you come across to your co-workers?; goodbye/fun facts....national vodka day..the word vodka comes from the russian word voda which means water...Vodka is the Slavic word for ‘little water’ and is traditionally made by mixing water with distilled grains or potatoes (and if it's made from potatoes...it's gluten free). russia and poland have fierce rivalry over who actually invented it...it's rumored that it was first produced in russia in the 9th century. but it It wasn’t until after WWII that the popularity of vodka began to grow all throughout the world, particularly when it landed firmly on the shores of North America. and although it's obviously fantastic for making adult beverages...it's extremely versatile in other ways. due to it's high alcohol content, vodka works as an antibacterial agent..you can use vodka to treat jelly fish stings and poison ivy, to repel bugs, to clean your windows, to make your diamonds sparkle, and it's one of the easiest and best options for tackling ink or oil-based stains, including grass, grease, and even lipstick on your collar stains. 

News; birthdays/events; things that scare horror icons; word of the day. News; pet treats, pet birthday parties, etc. how do you pamper your dog?; game: andy griffith show trivia; 20% of americans have never experienced a "luxurious moment"...but what does that even mean? News; what's duct taped in your house right now?; game: SEC trivia; they say we learn new things everyday...what did you learn yesterday? News; Brad's cousin and the autumn leaves song; game: minute mysteries; goodbye/fun facts....National No Sugar Day...the average Western diet that has been increasing in refined sugar content for many decades....and refined sugar is simply not good for us. National No Sugar Day is here to offer people encouragement to cut back on the amount of added sugars they eat and to look for healthy alternatives like agave, monk fruit, coconut or date sugar, and honey...to name a few. exchange that sugary soda for a sugar free bubbly water...drink coffee or tea with honey instead of that spoonful of sugar or one of the aforementioned alternatives.

News; birthdays/events; do you try to bring in everything from your car in 1 trip? Ashley's sfa; word of the day. News; Uber is getting into new ways to transport us; work perks we now want; game: authors narrating their own autobiography. News; how often do you get a new phone?; name your car; game: 3 word movies. News; top 5 countries for adventure; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....National Pumpkin Seed Day celebrates this tasty and healthy little snack! For centuries, pumpkin seeds have been appreciated for their nutritional values...they offer tons of protein, vitamins, and minerals. In comparison to other nuts and seeds, Pumpkin Seeds are one of the most nutritious plant-based foods. They can be enjoyed in a wide variety of ways: roasted, salted, on top of salads, put them in chocolate chunk cookies, add them to a nut mix or trail mix, use them in hummus, or put them in soups. Studies show that pumpkin seeds can help improve your sleep...the seeds provide an amino acid called ‘tryptophan,’ which is believed to improve sleep.

News; birthdays/events; ashley still hasn't put out her fall decor...it's 10/1!!; word of the day. News; experts say...don't say sorry...say this instead; game: synthesizer intros; do you put leftovers away "properly". News; Brad's issue at the airport; game: password; there are haunted houses...and there's this new trend in japan. News; is it ok to try to get a kid's discount if your kids are past the age limitation?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....international coffee day...Coffee is originally from Ethiopia, and its discovery in Africa comes with an interesting story. Around the 700s AD, a herd of goats started acting strangely, almost as if they were dancing. Their owner, Kaldi, discovered that they were eating a sort of red bean and concluded that was the cause of their behavior. coffee made its way through the north into Yemen in the 15 Century where the beans arrived by the name “Mocha.” Shortly after, they became well known in Egypt, Persia, and Turkey as “wine of Araby". In 1560 coffee made its way through Europe and quickly became popular...by the 1600s coffee houses sprung up all over Europe, the beans followed the wave of colonization and found themselves in America. today there are lots of different types of coffee, differing in strength and richness...and we all can take coffee differently... black, with sugar, with milk, and even with flavoring syrups. 

News; birthdays/events; which states have the happiest/most satisfied employees?; word of the day. News; you've seen those extreme couponers...are they heroes or just holding up the line?; is every store/restaurant/grocery going "self checkout"?; what is one of your favorite "gloriously stupid" movies? News; game: quiz; game: feud; ways to be nicer. News; game: calendar trivia; what's your 'boring but useful superpower'?; goodbye/fun facts....National Hot Mulled Cider Day...as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop...the smells of fall warm our homes with the amazing aroma of apple, nutmeg, orange peel, cloves, and cinnamon. hot mulled cider is usually the non-alcoholic version made with said spices and fermented apple juice. Hard cider would be the alcoholic version of apple cider. The history of hot mulled cider bears remarkable similarities to the old pagan tradition called Wassailing... The term wassailing refers to the act of the bowl being carried into the room with great splendor...but humans have been mulling their ciders and wines since the Ancient Greek period. as with most recipes...there are different takes on hot mulled cider on the Internet. All you need to do is a quick search online...then grab a blanket and curl up on the couch with a book or a good binge watch.