MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you own a color?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Can you own a color?

There are so many colors in the world, but can you actually own a color? Some companies do. Places like UPS, T-Mobile, Target, Tiffany and Co., and that Tar Heal baby blue that University of North Carolina uses all have trademarks on those signature colors. So that Target red… you can’t get anywhere else. Just…

Michael Bublé Has One Simple Request For Connecticut

Michael Bublé Has One Simple Request For Connecticut

Kevin Begley talks with Michael Bublé about what we can expect from his upcoming tour and big show at Madison Square Garden on August 18th. He also starts the interview by laying down an ultimatum for Connecticut, tells us why he only has 3 things on his backstage rider, and what his kids make him…

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Teen To Compete On American Ninja Warrior

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Connecticut Teen To Compete On American Ninja Warrior

It’s always fun to see our fellow Connecticut residents compete on TV. There has been a bunch of Food Network shows, Jeopardy, and more over the years. But there is something REALLY impressive about American Ninja Warrior. Jordan Carr from Easton, CT has been competing for two years on American Ninja Warrior Jr. Which I…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do our fingers get wrinkly when swimming?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why do our fingers get wrinkly when swimming?

If you were at the beach or in a pool over the weekend you might have noticed the thing that always happens to your fingers when you stay in the water too long… they get all wrinkly! But why does this happen? It’s actually really interesting phenomenon. It’s really just the blood vessels below the…

THE FEED: Street Festivals, Lavender Farms, and Hot Dogs For All!

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. The first weekend in June has a lot happening. Everything from Half-Marathons to Lavender Farms and farmer’s markets.   Star 99.9 Events: Stratford Main Street Festival: Saturday June 4th from 10am to 4pm on…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When is the real start to summer?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: When is the real start to summer?

I’ve been hearing a lot of people lately talking about how summer has started now that it’s June. But is that true? It depends who you ask. Meteorologists define summer as June 1st through August 31st based on the temperature being hot in those months. June, July August is summer. But from an astronomical standpoint…