Live & Local: Ethan warns about a rise in wildlife nesting inside car engines and shares that a neighborhood cat in New Fairfield has been stalking him.

Missed Headlines Round 1: A modern-day Bonnie and Clyde broke into a restaurant and had sex, a woman set fire to her hookup’s house after he fell asleep, and a flight attendant accidentally deployed the plane’s emergency slide.

Listener Challenge: The boys invite listeners to help finish Lou’s new “Swan Song.”

Live & Local: A lucky Danbury resident just won $2 million in Mega Millions.

Missed Headlines Round 2: The masked trio caught on video trying to break into a Virginia home turned out to be related to the victim. Kourtney Kardashian is now selling “private parts” lollipops, and Ohio lawmakers have ruled out civil rights protections for AI.

TV Talk Tuesday: The guys review Task on HBO Max, Nobody Wants This Season 2 on Netflix, and The Chair Company on HBO.

Missed Headlines Round 3: Possible cocaine was found in a Halloween candy bag in Pennsylvania, raising one big question—who’s trick-or-treating already? Jennifer Lawrence announces plans for a boob job, and Freddie Freeman hits a walk-off home run to end the second-longest game in World Series history.

Plus: Classic micro-interviews with Sebastian Maniscalco (HBO’s Bookie), Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Carlos Mencia (Mind of Mencia), and Adam Ferrara (Rescue Me).

Ethan’s Announcement: Ethan revealed he’s taking another vacation—this time to perform with his high school buddy. The two will reunite for the SunUp Farewell Show in upstate New York, calling it their “swan song.”

Lou’s Idea: Inspired, Lou says he’s always wanted to write an original song about swans that people could sing at the end of their lives.

Live & Local: The Barnum & Bailey Circus is back and coming to Bridgeport—but this time, no animals. Meditate on that.

Missed Headlines Round 1: The guys share the funniest NFL play-by-play call of the weekend, plus a viral bit where a man asks husbands at Costco how much they enjoy shopping with their wives (spoiler: not much). The boys also offer a surprisingly useful hack on how to make your carved pumpkin last longer.

Sports Recap: The guys break down the Jets’ win and the Giants’ loss.

Live & Local: A man plows into a convent and daycare center in Bridgeport. Lou calls it the worst possible motor vehicle accident scenario. Chick-fil-A also unveiled its new vending machines—which, naturally, don’t operate on Sundays.

Missed Headlines Round 2: A skeleton strip show is causing outrage in a Florida neighborhood. Suzanne Somers’ husband is having an AI robot built to look like his late wife—unfortunately, it doesn’t. China is reportedly sending attractive women to spy on Silicon Valley tech bros.

Music Moment: Lou actually wrote the swan song, and according to the guys, it’s a banger.

Lou’s Obsession: Lou can’t stop overanalyzing things this morning, including John Fogerty’s unique singing style.

Missed Headlines Round 3: Most Americans say they’ve had a paranormal experience. A weed-loving, bikini-clad influencer was busted in a major drug sting. Biohacker Bryan Johnson—the billionaire trying to live forever—is back with a new claim: he’s found a solution to remove microplastics from men’s sperm.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including “Medium Rare or Medium Well,” “50 Dolla Bill,” “Lou’s Friend Wants to Beat Up Warren G,” and “Taint is Gaza.”

The boys kick off the show by reminiscing about the radio programs they grew up with, sharing their appreciation for both legendary national voices and beloved local personalities. They cover everyone from Stern to Opie & Anthony, Imus, Mike & The Mad Dog, Leslie Gold (The Radio Chick), Don & Mike, Ron & Fez, Ethan Carey, Pat Scully, Mary Scanlon, Eric Senich, and more.

Live & Local: The update is in! What really happened on the 16th floor at Foxwoods? The police have released the details — and they’re hilariously unexpected.

Missed Headlines – Round 1: Feeling stressed? Join the screaming club. What’s America’s favorite sandwich? It’s simple, delicious, and apparently 75% of Americans don’t know how to make it. Meanwhile, a beauty pageant contestant faces major humiliation onstage.

Carlos Mencia: The comedian joins the guys for an extended, laugh-out-loud conversation — a 30-minute interview trimmed down to the best 20 minutes. Lou asks Carlos what his opening line would be if he had to roast his 18-year-old self, leading to one of the funniest and most honest moments ever on the I-95 Morning Show. Carlos also sets the record straight about his love for fajitas and why stereotypes don’t bother him in the slightest.

Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves: The Mayor calls in live from the Amber Room as Election Day draws near. He addresses the online rumors surrounding the Republican campaign headquarters being shot up. Lou asks how involved the Mayor wants to be in the upcoming live stage show, Morning Show After Dark, coming this February — and the Mayor says he wants all the smoke. Also joining from the Amber Room is “Amber Room Doug,” giving Lou another opportunity to roast Doug’s perpetually sleepy face. The guys now want Doug to appear in the stage show as “Guy on the Couch.”

Emile Buzaid: The Republican mayoral hopeful checks in just days after reports surfaced online that his campaign headquarters had been struck by gunfire.

Plus: Classic clips from the I-95 archives, including mini-interviews with Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers), Tony Dorsett (NFL Hall of Famer – Dallas Cowboys), and Adam Ferrara (Rescue Me). Rounding out the show are fan-favorite Ethan, Lou & Dave vault bits like “Intolerable Hellscape” and “Olaf Heel Turn.”

Carlos Mencia: The legendary comedian joins Ethan, Lou & Large Dave for an extended, laugh-out-loud conversation that showcases both his razor-sharp wit and surprising honesty. The full chat ran nearly 30 minutes, but this version trims it down to the 20 best minutes — every second packed with humor, insight, and a few stories that might just catch longtime fans off guard.

Lou challenges Carlos with a question that sets the tone for the whole interview: “What would your opening line be if you had to roast your 18-year-old self?” What follows is one of the funniest and most brutally honest answers ever heard on the I-95 Morning Show. Mencia doesn’t hold back as he pokes fun at his own past, reflects on mistakes, and reminds listeners why his blend of self-awareness and fearlessness has kept him relevant for decades.

Beyond the laughs, Carlos opens up about his approach to comedy, why authenticity still matters, and how he navigates a world that’s more sensitive than ever. He even sets the record straight on a few personal quirks — including his unapologetic love for fajitas — and explains why stereotypes don’t rattle him the way people might expect.

Fans in Connecticut can catch Carlos Mencia live this weekend at Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun. He’ll perform four shows over three nights — Thursday, October 23; Friday, October 24; and Saturday, October 25 — bringing his signature, no-filter comedy to the stage.

This is Carlos Mencia at his best: sharp, hilarious, reflective, and completely unafraid to say what everyone else is thinking.

Live & Local: Reports are coming in that Republican mayoral candidate Emile Buzaid’s campaign headquarters has been vandalized.

Missed Headlines – Round 1: The AWS outage is disrupting more than just tech—at least 2,000 customers say it’s affecting their bedroom activities. HBO Max is raising prices again. A Parkinson’s patient plays clarinet during brain surgery so doctors can track his motor skills in real time.

Lou discovers a cheap alternative to dental implants: all it takes is $7 and an Amazon account.

Live & Local: Rush adds more shows to their 2026 reunion tour, including new Connecticut dates that weren’t part of the original announcement.

Missed Headlines – Round 2: A jeweler has a diamond implanted in his eye—on purpose. Mariska Hargitay finally clears up how to pronounce her name correctly. A 5-year-old boy asks for—and gets—a Jimmy Carter-themed birthday party.

The boys give away tickets to see Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, and yes, they’re both beautiful and delicious.

Live & Local: Brookfield benefits from the Nickel-per-Nip program, and Waterbury gears up for the opening of its new Amazon facility.

Missed Headlines – Round 3: A guy roasts every maid of honor speech ever in thirty seconds—and nails it. The boys go through a list of things that used to be normal 30 years ago but are now considered luxury items or experiences. What have you been priced out of? Apparently, everything. Joe Jonas claims he’s never done cocaine, which, to be honest, sounds exactly like something a cokehead would say.

The boys share crazy historical facts you won’t find in any history book. These easily referenced but rarely taught stories are likely skipped in schools for being a little too off-color. Lou brings some wild propaganda claims out of North Korea, bizarre dwarf facts from the Middle Ages, and a surprisingly resourceful use for urine in the Roman Empire.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including mini-interviews with Jamie Kennedy (Scream), David Koechner (The Office), Don Barnes (.38 Special), and a hilarious throwback phone call from Nickie from Wilton.

Ethan is back from vacation with some of the most uneventful stories imaginable, which Lou is more than happy to point out.

Live & Local: A brawl breaks out at Foxwoods, and the boys break down all the chaos.

Missed Headlines – Round 1: In honor of Back to the Future Day, Casio is releasing Marty’s iconic watch. A man steals a truck and kindly asks witnesses not to snitch. Paris Hilton launches a new web series, reminding Lou that she still exists.

Live & Local: New Milford gets a movie update as the guys dig into what’s happening with Myke Furhman’s filming on Bank Street.

Lou can’t stop laughing at the comment section on Julian Edelman’s Instagram video featuring Ric Flair.

Missed Headlines – Round 2: A sports reporter keeps her cool during a live broadcast while drunk 20-somethings shout “6-7” in her ear. Country fans accuse Chris Young of being drunk on stage. A man named Daryl is accused of murdering his brother—also named Daryl.

TV Talk Tuesday: Lou pleads with listeners to skip “The Perfect Neighbor” on Netflix. The guys also review the Prime documentary Bad Actor: A Hollywood Ponzi Scheme and Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family.

Listeners chime in with their own TV Talk Tuesday picks. Big Booty Judi recommends Lock & Key (Netflix – 2020), while Southern Rock Joe admits he’s hooked on Below Deck on Bravo. Meanwhile, people are starting to notice that our friend Pam Brooks recorded a new commercial—all the way from Florida. Florida, you say?

Missed Headlines – Round 3: Which airline do people hate the most? A nationwide study has answers. Also, where in North America are you most likely to encounter Bigfoot? We’ve got the location.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including “Ciabatta Bread,” “Who is Lionel Richie?” and vintage mini-interviews with Adam Ferrara (Rescue Me, Top Gear) and Jon Early (Search Party, Would it Kill You to Laugh?).

The boys kick things off by discussing the disastrous loss by the New York Giants. The G-Men were up 26–8 against the Broncos with just seven minutes left in the 4th quarter—only to collapse and lose 33–32. It wasn’t just the Giants who embarrassed themselves on Sunday—Lou’s Raiders and Dave’s Jets also had rough outings.

Live & Local: Police in Westchester are on the hunt for teddy bear thieves. The suspects reportedly boated into Rye Playland and made off with over 200 teddy bears.

Lou’s patience is running thin with slow people: the guy behind the counter, the driver taking forever to make a right turn, and the folks dragging their feet at the youth football concession stand. HURRY UP!

Missed Headlines – Round 1: Is Shohei Othani the greatest baseball player of all time? At this point, there’s no doubt. A woman is going viral for admitting she wears rubber gloves every time she pumps gas—and honestly, her reasoning checks out. Space junk reportedly collided with a commercial plane over Utah.

Live & Local: Which state is more haunted—Connecticut or New York? A new study claims to know, but the boys aren’t buying it.

Lou and Dave revisit the Giants’ collapse: how do you blow a 28–6 lead with just over five minutes to go in the game?

Missed Headlines – Round 2: Torrential rain is bringing out toxic toads that are apparently sending Americans on unexpected psychedelic trips. Brandy abruptly left her concert mid-song—seemingly proving she was lip-syncing. Customers are suing a Swiss shoe company over how noisy their clothes are.

Jen the Zookeeper suggests Lou put Tic Tacs in Dave’s pocket to combat his stealthy "fat sneak attacks." Dude is like a ninja in wrestling shoes. Screen name “High in the Hills” offers the boys some unexpectedly solid drug science on DMT. His advice: if you're thinking of licking toxic toads, buckle up—it's a wild, short ride.

Live & Local: After reviewing all the highlights, Lou breaks down exactly how the Giants managed to blow such a massive lead to lose to the Broncos.

Missed Headlines – Round 3: One of the members of Journey is officially calling it quits. A Florida car thief returned a stolen vehicle after discovering a toddler in the back seat. "Finders keepers" doesn’t apply in Maine—you can’t legally keep the $7,000 you found on the street.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including “Crystal the Robot Roast – 2025” and “Son of a Cheeks.” You’ll also hear mini-interviews with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Ed Roland of Collective Soul.

Dave mourns the loss of Ace Frehley from KISS: The legendary guitarist’s passing hits hard for Dave, who reflects on Ace’s impact on rock music and the band’s legacy.

Live & Local: A Cava restaurant is coming to Danbury, and Lou & Dave dive into their own ‘research’ to see if it’s connected to the buzzworthy Southington location that’s been trending on social media.

Missed Headlines Round 1: A man has figured out how to turn hot dogs into booze. Kim Kardashian is now promoting body hair. Rumors swirl in the tabloids about Charlie Sheen possibly dating a man.

Live & Local: A major national retailer plans to bring hundreds of jobs to Connecticut. Lou admits he always misunderstood the store’s business model—he thought it was a staffing agency.

Breaking News: Multiple dwarf-themed events are heading to Danbury, including burlesque and wrestling. Both shows are happening at a Hat City club accessible only through an alleyway—which feels oddly appropriate.

Listener Reactions: Fans are fired up about the dwarf events. One listener tries to school Lou on the physical distinctions among little people. Lou isn’t having it—“I know my dwarves,” he insists.

Missed Headlines Round 2: An actress lets one rip on the BBC’s version of Traitors. A new cookbook features recipes found in American cemeteries. A surprising number of Americans admit they’d date a chatbot.

Missed Headlines Round 3: A naked Florida man is causing chaos in his neighborhood. A teacher calls police after a student steals her personal toy. A new UFO documentary claims to expose everything.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including “HOBO Yelling,” “Cuban Missile Crisis,” “Where is Shelly Long,” and “Waddle, Stride, Meander.”

Note: Today's Danbury Mayoral interviews are included but have moved to the end of the podcast.

Dave shares details about his latest cosmetic procedure to smooth out the skin on his neck. Lou wonders if the same treatment could be applied to his, uh, “kibbles and bits.”

Live & Local: WTNH has named the best burger in Connecticut — and it’s not where you’d expect. This sparks a deep dive into burger talk, with the boys agreeing that smash burgers reign supreme, though Lou’s still trying to figure out what makes a burger "smashed."

Listeners are buzzing over Lou’s bold idea to bring the soft wave procedure to his dining and entertainment district.

Missed Headlines Round 1: A gorilla breaks loose at the San Diego Zoo. Over half of American couples say they fight regularly about bad smells. And a driver gets fined for using a hand-drawn license plate.

Lou tells a story about his high school friend Matt, who has been claiming for years that he could take rapper Warren G in a fight.

Live & Local: A New Milford man gets caught allegedly soliciting a little hotel whoopie in Danbury.

Missed Headlines Round 2: Al Pacino and Robert De Niro team up for a new commercial celebrating 50 years of friendship. Jim Carrey may be headed to a live-action Jetsons movie. And a Texas corrections officer gets busted for smuggling chicken wings into a prison.

Comedian Britney Brave joins the show ahead of her big show at New York Comedy Club in Stamford. Lou tells her she’s got to leave Miami if she ever wants to meet a real man. Britney says if comedy doesn’t work out, she’s ready to launch an Only Fans.

Missed Headlines Round 3: A woman puts GAP on blast over "farty pants." The Good Morning America lust scandal takes another wild turn. And Open AI CEO Sam Altman teases that users may soon be engaging in erotica on the platform.

Danbury Republican mayoral candidate Emile Buzaid stops by and surprises everyone by playing piano — and nails it.

Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves also checks in for his weekly segment and reveals that he used to rock the accordion.

Plus: Vintage highlights from the archives including “Throw it in the East River,” “Fruit Fiesta Call,” and “Connecticut Street Lingo.”

The boys are fired up for today’s show with actor and comedian TJ Miller (Deadpool, Silicon Valley) joining for an exclusive interview.

Live & Local: Lou and Dave dive into a list of the Top 5 Horniest Towns in Connecticut, compiled from dating app activity and adult toy sales. Spoiler: the metro areas didn’t top the list.

Lou says he’s embracing the early stages of malaise season. While peak malaise hits between January 2 and mid-March, he claims now is prime time for homebodies.

Missed Headlines Round 1: A fight at a Tri-State Marshall’s ends in a stabbing. Britney Spears says she once watched her kids sleep while holding a knife. And yes—Bill Murray and Darius Rucker (aka Hootie) golf together.

Live & Local: Joe Rogan takes more shots at Connecticut, trying to drag as many people as possible into his anti-CT mindset.

The Rogan rant sparks Lou’s trip down memory lane, recalling freezing nights doing stand-up gigs in Bridgeport.

Missed Headlines Round 2: A man attacks his wife after she refuses to go to Chili’s. Would you rather have your food delivered by a robot or a human? A mechanic loses it over a pristine 2017 Toyota Camry.

TJ Miller Interview: TJ joins the show for a wide-ranging and hilarious chat. He responds to Marc Maron’s recent criticism of stand-up comics, imagines what Erlich Bachman would be doing in 2025, and shares his love for gambling at Mohegan Sun. TJ brings his new stand-up tour to Comix Roadhouse this Thursday through Saturday.

Plus: Classic clips from the archives, including “If Michael Jordan Dies,” “Ethan’s Herpes,” “Tragedy Mongers,” and “Window of an Italian Deli.”