Ashley and Brad Show

News; birthdays/events; do you unplug your appliances after every use?; word of the day.

News; game: I should have know that yes or no?; there are definitely some jobs A.I. shouldn't do!; Uber drivers are complaining about micro trips.

News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; has your car ever been hit by an errant piece of sports equipment?

News; if you or A.I. could hack a waiting list system...would you?; how many 'lazy days' do you need per year?; goodbye/fun facts....National Julienne Fries Day--invites everyone to celebrate the delightful, thinly cut potato sticks. These elegant fries, known for their extra crispiness, offer a unique texture and flavor experience. They've been around since at least 1722 in Francois Massialot's Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeoi for the oldest known written reference to the julienne cut although revolutionary French chef and restaurateur Georges Auguste Escoffier often gets the credit. The julienne cut involves cutting food into long, thin strips, often resembling matchsticks. You can find julienne fries at restaurants, you can make your own, or you can buy matchstick potatoes in a can at the grocery store!

News; birthdays/events; how would you feel if airlines started charging for overhead space?; word of the day.

News; these body language gestures/actions can impact your popularity; what are the Christmas trends for 2026?; game: music that came from Germany.

News; with 'tipflation' out of control....here are some people you never have to tip; everyday activities can have some really intersting medical benefits; game: mindtrap.

News; pro athletes often get into sports broadcasting when their careers have run their course....but not this bball player; game: 3 word movie descriptions; goodbye/fun facts....Play in the Sand Day--head outside to play on a beach (beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, sand sculpting), or at a park, or in the backyard to enjoy the summer sunshine, while playing in the sand. Plus it gives us a chance to connect with the earth and unleash creativity. Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung's 1914 development of sand play therapy further underscored its therapeutic benefits. Fast forward to the 1950s, and the toy industry had begun to capitalize on the popularity of sand play. It started producing a range of toys designed specifically for this purpose. But not all parents love the idea of loose sand all over the house...so luckily today is also kinetic sand day....which is a soft, moldable sand made from natural ultra-fine sand and 2% silicone oil and unlike regular sand, this product sticks to itself, allowing users to create shapes without making a mess.

News; birthdays/events; how do you 'transistion' to your at-home self after a long day out?; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; Buzzfeed list of some "non essential" essesentials you should keep in your car.

News; what similiarities do you see between you and your parents?; do you remember your childhood phone number or first driver's license plate number?; would to take a helicopter to run errands?

News; game: calendar trivia; if you could swap lives with anyone famous for the day...who and why?; goodbye/fun facts....National S'mores Day--gather around a campfire or firepit --this treat originated in the U.S.A., s'mores are the perfect blend of gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and crisp graham cracker. The first mention of this great American camping treat was in the 1920s in a book of recipes published by Campfire Marshmallows...at that time, the recipe was called a 'Graham Cracker Sandwich' and suggested the treat had already been made popular by the Boy and Girl Scouts. Later, in 1927, the Girl Scouts published a similar recipe in "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts" but they called it 'some more.' Finally, in the late '30s to late '50s, various recipes gave the name as we know it today, s'mores. ​While 41% of people surveyed in a recent study enjoy s'mores most during the summer, the 20% die-hards enjoy them year-round.

News; birthdays/events; what happened to recess?; word of the day.

News; what not to do if you hear a noise downstairs in the middle of the night (according to police); 14% of people who work from home...work from this unusual place; game: Mindtrap revisited.

News; have you ever been asked to produce your digital receipt when leaving a store...does it offend you?; animal fallacies...do toads really give you warts?; game: just under $1,000 pyramid.

News; what would you do with an unexpected day off?; game: music jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day unpacks our collective frustration with excessive or difficult-to-open packaging...from oversized boxes for tiny items to impenetrable plastic clamshells. Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, often criticized for excessive packaging on small items. They have invested in 'Frustration-Free Packaging' initiatives to reduce waste and improve the customer experience. British cosmetics retailer, Lush, known for its ethical sourcing and 'naked' packaging philosophy, offering many products without any packaging at all to reduce environmental impact. TerraCycle is a private U.S. recycling company that collects and repurposes hard-to-recycle waste, including many forms of complex product packaging that traditional recycling systems cannot handle".

News; birthdays/events; would you live in a pineapple under the sea?; word of the day.

News; favorite toy growing up says a lot about your adult personality; game: outburst; does combing 2 sports make them more watchable? (i.e. frisbee-golf)

News; do you use your parents house as a storage facility...do your kids do the same to you?; game: music jeopardy; can you take a teenager seriously when they have adult jobs?

News; do you leave music on for your dog when you leave the house? (spoiler alert: Ashley does); game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....National Fresh Breath Day was started as a way to promote oral hygiene so that we are never embarrassed by how our breath smells! The day hopes to encourage more people to take their oral health seriously. We're supposed to brush our teeth at least two times a day, floss, and regularly visit the dentist. In 1780 William Adis creates the first mass produced modern toothbrush....before that ancient egyptians used twigs with leaves attached or they could chew on pulverized eggshells and bones. Today is a reminder to evaluate your oral hygiene and make any necessary adjustments.

News; birthdays/events; what's the "mini hill" you're willing to die on?; word of the day.

News; game: what year was it?; when you buy tix to an event...rain or shine...and it rains, do you still go?; Only Fans isn't just what you think...it could help fund a reasearch lab.

News; game: one chord songs; funny stories of the biggest lies parents told their kids; dirty jobs...could you do one?

News; game: Brady Bunch trivia; "no influencer" signs are popping up in stores and restaurants around the country; goodbye/fun facts.... National Dash Cam Day highlights the vital role of in-car cameras...they help with road safety, act as objective witnesses, deter theft, and potentially save you money on insurance. Dash cams were actually introduced in 1939 when a police officer brought a hand-crank camera onboard a Victoria streetcar to capture the ride for the motion picture screen. By 1980 dashcams are financed for widespread usage in law enforcement. Today, only a small percentage of cars come with built in dash cams...but anyone can buy a dash cam system to mount and use with any car!

News; birthdays/events; our phones have DND...but how do you let someone at work know that you're in DND mode?; word of the day.

News; game: what year was it?; funny 1st world problems; do you bring your own candy to the movies? what about your own crockpot?

News; game: name that harmonica tune; do you notice how much more you spend on the weekends in the Summer vs any other season?; is KFC getting into the steak lane?

News; game: mindtrap; 70% off all Americans travel with snacks; goodbye/fun facts....U.S. Coast Guard Birthday day commemorates the founding of this vital military branch on August 4th 1790. This day honors the brave men and women who safeguard our nation's waterways, enforce maritime law, and perform critical search and rescue missions. Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, established the Revenue Cutter Service on August 4, 1790. This service was the precursor to the modern U.S. Coast Guard. In 1915 they changed their name from the revenue cutter service to the coast guard and in 2003 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security took over jurisdiction following the 9/11 terrorist attacks. If you think it's an easy job....The qualifying criteria is so tough that 50% of applicants fail every year.

News; birthdays/events; going back to school...getting the kids ready; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; dept of transportation typos (scool crossing etc)

News; Ashley TJ Maxx SFA; if you had the means...would you hire family members?; besides drinking it...things you can do with beer.

News; did you know that you can send money to the government to pay off our national debt?; game: calendar trivia goodbye/fun facts....National Friendship Day celebrates the vital, loving connections we share with our platonic companions. It's a day for us to reach out, express gratitude, and strengthen the bonds that make our life richer...today you can take a friend out for coffee today or call/text a friend just to let them know how much they mean to you. Humans are the most social beings on earth: we need to relate to others--our sociological needs motivate our behavior, encouraging us to make interpersonal relationships and connect with others on a deeper level. In 1998 the United Nations named Winnie the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship.

News; birthdays/events; would you switch your date night to a 'hookie day'?; word of the day.

News; game: common knowledge; unspoken grill rules; first dating stories cringy.

News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; the time you naturally wake up reveals your personality; would you hire mysterious people to come to your funeral?

News; game: general trivia; what item is your household running out of?; goodbye/fun facts....World Ranger Day. Around the globe, park rangers are on the front line in the fight to protect our natural heritage. World Ranger Day offers a chance to support their vital work. It's estimated there are more than 100,000 reserves, parks and protected areas around the world. Rangers will usually work with other volunteers and staff members in order to maintain bridges, stiles, gates, and footpaths. They are also the eyes and ears of the national park authority, spending most of their time out and about. Documentary filmmaker Sean Willmore made it his mission to bring real-life stories of the plight of park rangers into the public spotlight through the lens of a camera. He spent nearly a year interviewing rangers in 23 countries, uncovering and recording inspirational stories of service and sacrifice for the documentary film, "The Thin Green Line." Park rangers serve as law enforcement officers, environmentalists, cultural historians, and sometimes all three of these roles.

News; birthdays/events; how often do you join then cancel services?; word of the day.

News; freak accident story with a happy ending; chores that might not exist in the next 10+ years; game: Movies trivia.

News; Items born out of necessity; do you go to theme parks if you don't have kids?; game: Schwarzenegger taglines.

News; game: 80s 90s trivia; if you had to pick vanilla, chocolate, or strawberrry ice cream...which one? Edy's/Dreyer's survey; goodbye/fun facts....national chili dog day. The hot dog has come a long way since German immigrant Charles Feltman first sold 'frankfurters on milk buns' from his snack stand in 1867. In the 1870's Chili shows up in the U.S. for the first time in San Antonio, sold by a woman by the nickname of "Chili Queen". In 1916 a former Feltman employee, Nathan Handwerker, opens his own Coney Island hot dog stand and sells hot dogs for a nickel instead of a dime. Chili dogs perfectly embody the melting pot of American cuisine, blending influences from various cultures into something uniquely American....today, on the top 5 list of hot dog condiments...chili comes in at #4.