Morning Mayhem

After shaking off Groundhog's Day the crew started debating whether the NFL should just move the Super Bowl to President's Day so everyone can sleep off their chili-induced comas. If you're stressed about the Patriots-Seahawks matchup, the hosts suggest watching the 2014 replay; spoiler alert: they’ll still probably pass on the one-yard line.

In news, Saudi Arabia is building solar farms with a confusing amount of "twos," and China has debuted a humanoid robot named Moya. Moya walks with 92% human accuracy—potentially beating out some of the hosts—though its "smile percentage" remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Firefox added an "AI-block" button for anyone tired of technology asking to "help" write eight-word texts.

Local sports are dominated by the 15-0 boys’ basketball team and a player whom Momma Manning describes as a "criminal" for his thieving defensive skills. If you’re truly desperate for action, set your alarm for 4:05 AM to watch American curling against Norway. Just remember to charge your Chromebooks and bring your peanut butter jars for the donation drive

Today, the crew investigates a frozen-tundra standoff between a school bus and a garbage truck, sparking the ultimate historical showdown: which specialized vehicle saved us from the Black Plague first?. It’s Tuesday—officially the world’s "eighth favorite" day—but don't despair!. It’s an early dismissal, National School Counseling Week, and the PB&J drive has moved to a high-stakes, "ounce-based" scoring system to avoid further controversy. In global news, Italy is officially sick of your Instagram photos, while Elon Musk prepares to move your data into actual space.

Finally, the sports desk hosts NVL and state champion dance captains and they’re spilling the tea on an emotional senior night filled with "surreal" goodbyes and tear-jerking letters from their sisters. These legends credit Coach Davis for a total program glow-up, admitting the standards are so high now, they might not have even made the cut as freshmen. Whether they’re channeling Michael Jackson in jazz or vibing to Tate McRae in hip-hop, these "Dancing in the Woods" MCs are ready to defend their titles at the NVL tournament on February 12th. Wake up with Woodland—because you never know when you’ll need to out-dance a Blue Knight!

It’s the "most Monday" Monday ever here in Woodland. Currently braving an 11-degree "heat wave" while worrying about frozen gutters,. We’ve even got a new mascot, Mikey the Microphone, who’s looking very "Vegasy gold" but lacks a proper T-shirt for this "unrelenting winter"

The main event, however, is the rodent-led meteorological civil war. It’s Groundhog Day, a tradition rooted in German heritage where seemingly every small town has its own furry forecaster,. Punxsutawney Phil skipped his shadow and promised an early spring, a prediction shared by Shubenacadie Sam,. However, our local Connecticut hero, Chuckles, saw his shadow and demanded six more weeks of winter,. Since Phil only has a 50% hit rate, it’s basically a coin toss whether we should keep our parkas on.

While the groundhogs argue, our sports teams are actually winning; the Woodland boys are a perfect 14-0, and UConn is steamrolling rivals,. If the winter doesn't end, at least we have the advisory puzzle challenge—though we’ve been working on one puzzle for three weeks already,. Stay warm and charge those Chromebooks!.

Rise and shine, Woodland! It’s your favorite morning mayhem, coming at ya live this groovy January 29th! Can you dig it? It’s Registration Day, baby! Slide into advisory, fire up those Chromebooks, and lock in your classes for next year. If you’re feeling in a funk, check that course catalog on Schoology!

It’s a winter wonderland out there, so break out the roof rakes and watch those gutters! While you’re staying cozy, hit the Pom Pom poll—are you team Hot Coffee or a Protein Smoothie today? Puzzle lovers, rejoice! You’ve got until February 6th to finish those edges. And don't miss the NHS fundraiser in Cheshire on Feb 3rd or the Track team at the Tap House on Feb 4th!

In the big world, Gold is hitting a funky record high of $5,500 an ounce. Meanwhile, China has a viral crying horse plushy that’s hitting all the emotional notes for the modern worker!

Sports fans, hold onto your hats: Eli Manning and Bill Belichick were snubbed for the Hall of Fame! Absolute madness! But keep the faith—UConn is still #1. Charge those Chromebooks, stay groovy, and keep it tuned right here!

Today, hosts, Amato, Tomlin, and Decker, are digging out from a top-ten snowstorm that dumped 18 inches and plummeted temperatures to a bone-chilling -7 degrees,. Between "digging canyons" to find mailboxes and warning students not to let their Chromebooks shatter in the frozen cars, the crew keeps the energy high,.

The excitement doesn’t stop at the snowbanks. The show highlights Em Sierakowska’s Silver Keys in art, upcoming course registrations, and a delicious fundraiser at Jersey Mike’s in Cheshire.

At the news desk, Tomlin explores a study claiming AI is hitting a complexity ceiling and reports on a massive Roman treasure horde discovered in Germany.

Meanwhile, Decker brings the heat to the sports desk, debating the Branford Hornets' mascot and celebrating UConn’s victory over Providence, all while navigating the drama of the Jets and the Patriots.

From heated coffee vs. smoothie polls to global headlines, this show is the ultimate community wake-up call.

Woodland is bracing for “Snowmageddon 2026,” with anonymous sources predicting up to two feet of snow. Locals are already panic-buying bread and milk for "survival French toast". In other news, TikTok has been saved by a new deal, and yodeling is officially recognized as a Swiss cultural treasure.

The morning’s stars were basketball captains John Napiello. and James Scampolino. Their team is a perfect 11-0, thriving as the "top dogs" of the NVL rather than the "hunters". They attribute their success to a deep bench and a relentless "press" that wears opponents out by the fourth quarter. John recently celebrated a 1,000-point milestone, though he remains focused on a deep playoff run. The duo shouted out "Dog of the Game" Ben Pugles and defensive hustler Marco, setting their sights on NVL and State championships.

Looks like traffic cams have an arch enemy--New England weather. Solar-powered things struggle with snow on them, it seems.

Amato and Geary visited Post University to be schooled by the National Champion ESports team. A wealth of information and a good path forward for Woodland's own team as well.

More vexology updates and a light day for Woodland sports.

With the arctic blast day means wearing layers and doubling up for added comfort and warmth and Amato has added a jacket layer to his hoodie layer.

And walking through the cold is a lot different than walking through the cold when it's windy. And what about Woodland Walkers? If you have to walk to school, the bus will still pick you up, according to a cameo appearance by Dr. Dana Mulligan.

Vitruvius, the 'father of architecture' wrote "De architectura," or The Ten Books on Architecture, and Veronika the Cow is making the grade as a hairdresser.

Both Woodland Basketball teams hooped it up yesterday beating Oxford home (girls) and away (boys).

Leland Cruz stops by to give us an update on the forthcoming release by BTS.

Welcome to Semester Two at Woodland! The Morning Mayhem crew is kicking things off by dodging dashboard "arrows" that look more like knives to the head and feet. Their obsession with pictograms led to a realization: the Olympic curling icon might look like a custodial staff member heading to work.

They got closer to selecting a mascot: "Mikey the Microphone," a new mascot envisioned with a golden halo of sunlight and a coffee cup.

The news desk delivered even stranger tales, featuring Veronica, the Swiss cow who became the first of her kind documented using tools to scratch herself.

On the field, the Indiana Hoosiers claimed their first national championship, while the UConn women dominated the court.

Back home, our #1 ranked boys’ basketball team continues to roll, and students are prepping for the advisory puzzle challenge and Hometown Pizza fundraisers. As you navigate new classes, just be sure to check your schedule—you don’t want to end up in the wrong lunch on your first day back!

It was a bittersweet Monday at Woodland! 🎤 The morning show celebrated the end of an era as legendary teacher and coach Mike Magas shared his upcoming move to Watertown High School. Known for his "acting" skills and leading teams to numerous NVL titles, Magas is ready for a new chapter just a mile from home.

The energy stayed high with indoor track stars Claire Sweetland and TJ Lewis, who revealed the "joy" of practicing shot put outside even when it snows. Beyond campus, the news desk covered everything from Apple’s 2025 market share to the Chicago Bears' historic comeback win.

Between debating the unseasonably warm weekend and prepping for exams on the "last B-day ever" of the semester, it was a packed morning. Good luck with finals, Hawks! 📚✨ #WoodlandPride #EndofAnEra #TrackLife #HawkNews