An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? What other things have our generations believed over the years? Eat a tape worm to lose weight? Lobotomies cure psychological issue? Crazy! Join us for a discussion on snake oil or real practices on this "Apple a day..." episode of The Works.

https://museum.dea.gov/museum-collection/collection-spotlight/artifact/soothing-syrup

https://www.history.com/articles/7-of-the-most-outrageous-medical-treatments-in-history

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/

https://museum.dea.gov/museum-collection/collection-spotlight/artifact/soothing-syrup

https://www.history.com/articles/7-of-the-most-outrageous-medical-treatments-in-history

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/

https://museum.dea.gov/museum-collection/collection-spotlight/artifact/soothing-syrup

https://www.history.com/articles/7-of-the-most-outrageous-medical-treatments-in-history

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2022/04/10-strange-medical-practices-from-history/

What are the categories of A.I. (artificial intelligence) being used? Do you actively use A.I.? Some people use A.I. to help them write a papers or to summarize some research. Others use it to create artwork and logos. It is getting harder to differentiate A.I. images/videos from real images. Do we embrace or do we encourage caution? Join us for a lively discussion about artificial intelligence on this "A.I. ... Schmay-I" episode of The Works.

Still no winners in our hot sauce giveaway! We decided to make it easier with making the music montage have extended samples. Guess the correct song title in the correct order in this 8 song music montage. Email guesses to [email protected]

((hot sauces brought to you from MadeInMaidenNC.com))

What was the 1st video game you ever played? Did you ever go to a game arcade back in the day? How can Legend of Zelda be 40 years old? Video games and how we play them have changed over the decades. Games have been played on computers, gaming systems, handheld devices, phones and even on streaming services. Do you still play? Join us for a discussion about video games on this "Pac-Man Fever" episode of The Works.

((still no winners in the song montage give-away...check out the episode "Extended Music Montage" for an extended version of the montage! Email your guesses to [email protected]))

There have been many wonderful musicians that are now eligible for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame! What qualities should they possess? What are the qualifications? Who is missing from the list? Join us for a discussion for this "Hall Of Wonder" episode of The Works.

https://rockhall.com/2026-nominees/

As GenXers, there were certain things growing up that just invoked fears or concerns. Missing kids were on milk cartons, and it seemed as though knowing how to get out of quicksand was important! What were YOU afraid of that you realize now isn't a thing? What was the millenial "thing"? What worried the boomers? Join us for a discussion of "Irrational Fears" on this episode of The Works.

What is your favorite convenience store? Is it because it is truly convenient or does it feature certain niceties such as great food or coffee? Great bathrooms? Cheaper gas? We are team Buccees! However, Kwik Trip has beat out the former favorite of WaWa. What makes these stores so popular? Join us for a discussion of stores in "That's Convenient" episode of The Works.

Do you hear me...do you care? (Missing Persons song) What are you listening to? Do you recall K-Tel records that were sung by "The Original Artists"? Napster? How amazing is it that we can all share conversations with the world through podcasts! There was even a Golden Globes category honoring the medium. What do top podcasts have in common? Join us for a podcast discussion of "Do You Hear Me..." on this episode of The Works.

The food industry is a multi billion dollar industry. We watch celebrity chefs and various cooking shows. How many celebrity chef positions are there truly? Even if you don't know how to cook, you can partake in good food with meal solutions delivered for a subscription. We...love...FOOD! Join us for a lively discussion of "Food For Thought" on this episode of The Works.

Back in the day, when we listened to RADIO, they always had give aways. You could be the 10th caller that knew the phrase that pays. Did you win any give aways or promotions? What was the weirdest that you heard? We have decided to reward you listeners by doing TWO GIVE AWAYS! The first three correct answers on each will get a free bottle of MadeInMaidenNC.com hot sauce. Join us for details of our "Give Away" on this episode of The Works.

(( Send your answers to [email protected]))