TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Darien Fifth Grader putting her cooking skills to the test on popular TV show

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Darien Fifth Grader putting her cooking skills to the test on popular TV show

I love food shows. My wife and I watch Food Network constantly. Any food competition shows we’re obsessed with. So when I see someone from Connecticut is going to be competing on one it’s very exciting!

A fifth grader from Darien, Ivy Childs, will be competing in the new season of MasterChef Junior which premieres tomorrow (March 17) on FOX. She is one of 16 kids who will be trying to not get yelled at by Gordon Ramsey and hoping to become the next MasterChef Junior champ.

Ivy is the youngest of four siblings and she’s been cooking pretty much since she could climb up to the kitchen counter, she told CT Post

The winner gets a trophy and $100,000! That’s enough to try and open her own restaurant maybe if she wins. Good luck, Ivy! We’ll be watching.

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where and when was the first St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Tomorrow being St. Patrick’s Day one of the big traditions are all the parades. We are in a bunch here in Connecticut. But where and when did the tradition start? You might think it’s Ireland… but it’s actually not!

They have celebrated St. Patrick in Ireland since the 1600s, but the tradition of a St. Patrick’s Day parade actually began in America. Even before the United States was formed

Historical records show that a St. Patrick’s Day parade was held on March 17, 1601 in a Spanish colony in what is now St. Augustine, Florida.

Then over a century later, in 1737 a group of Irish soldiers serving in the English military who were homesick marched in Boston and in New York City on March 17.

From there the tradition stuck every year as people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades in New York City, Boston and other big cities. Now, there are parades in towns and cities all over.

Time To Do The Macarena!

Time To Do The Macarena!

In spirit of “The Macarena” winning today’s March Fadness matchup, we decided to do the dance ourselves! But with a bit of a twist..

Wednesday March 16, 2022:  March Fadness; Jon’s Jingle; Work With Your Spouse

Wednesday March 16, 2022:  March Fadness; Jon’s Jingle; Work With Your Spouse

Wednesday March 16, 2022:  March Fadness; Jon’s Jingle; Work With Your Spouse

Are the days of mall shopping finally over?  Anna is worried that this staple of her childhood may be slowly disappearing!  (:30)

How long do you nap for?  According to one study, there are only two correct answers to that question!  (2:25)

At this point, you should have taken your Christmas decorations down months ago.  But if you’re the type of person who put everything away except for one single strand of lights, that’s all I need to know about you!  (6:13)

A major pop star has recently put out a new jingle for Taco Bell and Anna think it’s….not her best work.  So she asked Producer Jon to come up with his own Taco Bell jingle and let you decide which is better!  (9:43)

Do you have a vanity plate?  Anna saw a car with a vanity plate on it and it’s got her wondering what this person could have been thinking!  (12:32)

Basketball may not be your thing, but everyone is always excited about the latest trends!  Anna and Raven present March Fadness, the ultimate tournament to determine the greatest fad of all time!  Today’s match-up is between; The Macarena and Juicy Couture  (16:01)

The increasing gas prices have got us all going a little crazy, so to help, we want to fill your tank! All this week, play “Heads Up” for a chance to let us fill your gas tank! (23:15)

Do you work with your significant other?  Anna found herself in a situation where she was working with her husband and she’s not sure how she felt about it… (25:23)

Brandon and Casey drive one of their children’s friends to and from school every day. They live a few miles away. Brandon thinks that they should request gas money going forward given the high prices. He also says it’s slightly obnoxious they’ve never offered since they drive their son every single day. Casey says it’s embarrassing to ask for gas money! What do you think? (34:56)

Shannon has got a shot at $3100!  All she has to do is beat Raven in pop culture trivia!  (41:54)

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Father celebrates his own March Madness with epic moment during his daughter’s basketball game

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Father celebrates his own March Madness with epic moment during his daughter’s basketball game

As someone who played high school basketball and is now a father of two girls I can 100% relate to how special this story and moment is for this Dad.

A girl in Louisiana playing for her school’s basketball team got into the the a game for the first time and made the first shot she took! She then immediately ran to her Dad who was watching on the sideline to give him a big hug. They caught it all on camera too!

If you’re having one of those days and just need a pick-me-up or need to smile… this video will absolutely do it for you

@larryjmac1984 #originalsound #mybabygirl #myworld #nevergiveup #iloveyou #foryou #basketball #espn #sportscenter #houseofhighlights #marcusspears #tictok #larryjmac1984 ♬ original sound – Larry Mac

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What exactly is the “Ides of March”?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What exactly is the “Ides of March”?

You might have seen this trending… today is the Ides of March. But what exactly is it? And when did it start?

A lot of people believe it to be an unlucky day because it’s the anniversary of Julius Caesar’s assassination by the Roman Senate on March 15th 44 BC.

The phrase “Beware the Ides of March” has stuck ever since. So I guess… be careful today.

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Manners That Are Out Of Style

Manners That Are Out Of Style

After Anna noticed almost every diner at a restaurant having their elbows on the table, she wondered what manners don’t matter anymore? Karen Thomas, Etiquette Expert, fills you in.

The Technology That Changed Your Life

The Technology That Changed Your Life

There is a new list of life changing technology that guarantees to better your life, but what was the one gadget or piece of technology that DID make your life easier? Catch up with the podcast.