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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the term “dog days of summer” come from?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Where does the term “dog days of summer” come from?

Even though it’s been feeling like summer lately, summer officially starts this Sunday at 11:32pm. In the next few months you might hear the term “dog days of summer” pretty often. But what does it actually mean?

The phrase “dog days of summer” comes from astronomy.  Sirius which is the “Dog Star”, rises in late July.  In ancient Greece, the “dog days” meant the hottest part of the year. That’s why they started calling it the “dog days of summer”.

Now when someone says that to you this year you can drop this knowledge on them.

 

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Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better!

Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better!

We found a list of the thing that dads can do that mothers can’t, and Anna wants to prove that she can do everything on that list better! Who do you think did better!? Anna or Producer Jon?

According To Your Kids, What Does Their Dad Do!?

According To Your Kids, What Does Their Dad Do!?

Does your child know what their father does for a living? How about asking them what their favorite food he can cook is? Surprisingly, most of the answers aren’t what you expect. Hear them all in the podcast!

Friday June 18th, 2021: Father’s Day Gifts; Dad Jokes; Mommy’s Margarita Friday

Friday June 18th, 2021: Father’s Day Gifts; Dad Jokes; Mommy’s Margarita Friday

Shopping for Father’s Day is difficult, but what is the worst gift you have ever given to dear old dad? (0:15)

Dad is full of advice! But what was the best advice or wisdom he has ever shared with you? (3:16)

If you park in THIS spot or wear THIS, that is all I need to know about you! (10:44)

Anna’s husband Paul is the self-proclaimed King of Dad Jokes so Anna flipped the script and had her twelve-year-old daughter Hayden tell dad jokes to Paul and let him grade them. How did she do!? (14:32)

Does your child know what their father does for a living? How about asking them what their favorite food he can cook is? Surprisingly, most of the answers aren’t what you expect. Hear them all in the podcast! (18:06)

Want to win the Dad in your life a $50 gift card to Home Depot for Father’s Day? All you have to do is play Craig’s List Price is Right: Father’s Day Edition! (24:54)

Couples Court: Bill is happy with his forty-pound pandemic weight gain. He thinks it’s fun to be heavier for the first time in his life and not having to worry about eating just lettuce and working out four days a week. She says he’s being ridiculous! He loves being active and Kathy wants him to lose the weight because it’s just not healthy; she feels he’ll eventually hate the extra weight and the novelty of it. (27:52)

Raven is on a short vacation so we decided to play the times that you could beat Raven! (34:13)

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday: Father’s Day Edition! What did you do to earn yourself a margarita today!? What one dad did for his daughter goes above and beyond his parental duties! Find out what sweet gesture he did for his daughter in the podcast! (37:56)

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 68% of people admit they intentionally avoided using this product at some point during the pandemic

I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT! 68% of people admit they intentionally avoided using this product at some point during the pandemic

All this week I have tickets to see Phillip Phillips who’s coming to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday August 7th. Play every afternoon at 4:30pm to win.

Here was today’s question if you missed it…

Q: 68% of people admit they intentionally avoided using this product at some point during the pandemic while working from home.

A: Deodorant

 

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Scary Shark Story With A Happy Ending

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: A Scary Shark Story With A Happy Ending

It’s that time of year when we start to hear stories of shark attacks up and down the east coast. But every once in a while you get a GOOD shark story.

A fisherman out in California recently spotted a great white shark that was tangled in a bunch of fishing lines. Somehow… very carefully I’m guessing, he managed to reach down from his boat and untangle it all without getting bit.

Everyone in this story deserves an award or some kind of medal. The fisherman, the shark, all parties involved.

 

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MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What do lobsters eat?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What do lobsters eat?

We all love to eat delicious lobsters… but what do THEY eat? Themselves!

Yup, that’s right. Lobsters are cannibals.  When they’re hungry and looking for food, they’ll happily eat another lobster without even thinking twice about it. Which I totally get. I mean, have you ever had a warm drawn butter lobster roll here in Connecticut? If I was a lobster I’d probably eat other lobsters too.

 

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Dad Laws

Dad Laws

Every single dad abides by some sort of “dad law”. What are dad laws and some examples of them? Find out right here in the podcast!

Thursday June 17th, 2021: Ant Infestations; Dad Laws; and Commonly Misspelled Words

Thursday June 17th, 2021: Ant Infestations; Dad Laws; and Commonly Misspelled Words

Can you recall your earliest memory? You’ll be surprised to hear what age scientists say you how far you can think back to! (0:00)

Every single dad abides by some sort of “dad law”. What are dad laws and some examples of them? Find out right here in the podcast! (4:12)

If you do THIS at a child’s softball game, that’s all I need to know about you! (8:09)

Three news stories but the twist is we only discuss one! Producer Sean picks the most interesting story about a girl’s revenge story on an ex! (10:48)

What are some of the most common misspelled words!? We fill you in on what they are and see if Producer Jon and Producer Sean can spell any one of them. (13:29)

Anna has been dealing with an ant infestation and asked you for the best solution to get rid of them once and for all. (17:26)

Want to win the Dad in your life a $50 gift card to Home Depot for Father’s Day? All you have to do is play Craig’s List Price is Right: Father’s Day Edition! (23:18)

Couples Court: John and Maureen’s kids have asked to go to an amusement park this Sunday for Father’s Day. Mom thinks it’s a great idea. He thinks it’s ridiculous that they must spend “his” day doing something that the kids want to do. If it was up to him, they would just grill at home and watch movies. Why do they have to go battle crowds, and go on rides that will make him vomit? She says that he’s acting like a baby, its summertime, school is over, and it’s time to do family things! They can stay home and watch Netflix any time! Whose side are you on? (25:32)

Raven is on a short vacation so we decided to play the times that you could beat Raven! (30:30)

Anna and her husband Paul ran into a situation involving a pedestrian and traffic. Anna thinks she did the right thing, but Paul says otherwise. Five calls say it all! Did she do the right thing or should she have done what her husband Paul said!? (34:24)

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