Episodes

  • Pod Pick: Flashing Stories and Creepos in Public

    Pod Pick: Flashing Stories and Creepos in Public
    Dec 1 2025
    Chaz and AJ started Dumb Ass News with a story of a man flashing people on the highway, then took calls from the Tribe of their run-ins with public flashing and nudity.
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    26 mins
  • Monday, Dec. 1: Bad Idea Island, The Football Bet, Best and Worst of Christmas Music

    Monday, Dec. 1: Bad Idea Island, The Football Bet, Best and Worst of Christmas Music
    Dec 1 2025
    Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island was supposed to feature a failed Black Friday event from the weekend, but morphed into something a little more top of mind. (0:00)

    The results from the Seymour and Woodland "War in the Woods" Thanksgiving football game is in, and that means a first selectwoman has a song to sing at the Toy Drive on Decemeber 12. Annmarie Drugonis of Seymour was on the phone along with Gerry Smith from Beacon Falls, to talk about her upcoming performance of "I'm Gettin' Nuttin' for Christmas." (8:10)

    Dr. Kim Shaunesey from the Boys and Girls Village was on the phone to represent one of the benefitting charities of the Toy Drive. Dr. Kim shared a letter and some thoughts from some of the kids who have received gifts from the Toy Drive in the past. (19:28)

    Rob Harvilla, "The 90's Guy" was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the best and worst Christmas music. Some of Rob's choices caused arguments, but one in particular really seemed to bum everyone out. (25:46)
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    45 mins
  • Pod Pick: Thankful Tribe Calls

    Pod Pick: Thankful Tribe Calls
    Nov 26 2025
    Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share some of the things they are thankful for this year, but with a small twist: A bad thing, that turned out to be a good thing.
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    20 mins
  • Wednesday, November 26: The Barney Balloon Bust, A Football Bet, Chaz's Macy's Day Parade Rant

    Wednesday, November 26: The Barney Balloon Bust, A Football Bet, Chaz's Macy's Day Parade Rant
    Nov 26 2025
    In Bad Idea Island, Chaz and AJ revisited the infamous 1997 Macy's Day Parade, where high winds destroyed Barney the Dinosaur. Tribe member Kate called to share her first-hand experience from the day, even getting to sit on the Barney carcass, after the incident. (0:00)

    The "War in the Woods" between two undefeated teams, Seymour and Woodland is tonight. Chaz and AJ invited Seymour first selectwoman AnneMarie Drugonis, and Bethany's Gerry Smith on the phone to make a friendly wager between the two 9-0 teams, with the losing town's leader to perform at the Toy Drive on December 12. (5:59)

    Chaz and AJ played dozens of voicemails this morning from guests, who all picked their favorite Thanksgiving side dishes. One message did not fit the montage, Senator Blumenthal, who earned an entire segment on its own for the bizarre food choice and loud background conversation. (14:08)

    Chaz has a Thanksgiving Day tradition with his wife, Jennifer, where he puts on the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and angrily yells at the television the whole time. (20:07)

    In Dumb Ass News, AJ had a heart-felt moment of thanks completely ruined, thanks to his number one nemesis, Siri. (26:15)

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    36 mins
  • Pod Pick: Who You're NOT Thankful For

    Pod Pick: Who You're NOT Thankful For
    Nov 25 2025
    Chaz and AJ were joined by comedian Emily Siero this morning, who shared a story about her neighbor. The Tribe then continued to call in about the people they are not thankful for this time of year, with a heavy emphasis on energy companies.
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    18 mins
  • Tuesday, November 25: Thanksgiving Injuries, Toddler in a Toilet, San Quentin's "Fame Row"

    Tuesday, November 25: Thanksgiving Injuries, Toddler in a Toilet, San Quentin's "Fame Row"
    Nov 25 2025
    Dr. Ron Clark was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the most common Thanksgiving injuries he sees in the E.R. (0:00)

    Lt. Jordan Brown with the Waterbury Fire Department, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the rescue of a toddler who had their head stuck in a toilet. Plus, The Tribe continued to call in about the people they are not grateful for this season. (8:00)

    News 8's Mike Cerulli is an expert at getting out of talking about politics, so he was in this morning to help the Tribe with his methods for the Thanksgiving table. (19:47)

    Darren Monahan, a former prison guard at San Quentin, was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about the 5 years he spent there. During his time, he was in charge of the infamous "Fame Row," which housed Charles Manson and Richard Ramirez. (29:30)

    In Dumb Ass News, a valet in Cleveland took a $100,000 car for a joyride. (40:33)
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    49 mins
  • Pod Pick: Chef Gerry's Thanksgiving Stuffing

    Pod Pick: Chef Gerry's Thanksgiving Stuffing
    Nov 24 2025
    Chaz and AJ invited Chef Gerry Iannaccone from Encore by Goodfellas in studio to help the Tribe with their Thanksgiving meals. Chef Gerry shared the recipe he uses to make stuffing in the restaurant, and Joe in Bridgeport claims to have the recipe for the best pumpkin bread.
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    23 mins
  • Monday, November 24: Vince's Sweater, Bird Strikes, Rock Auction Recap

    Monday, November 24: Vince's Sweater, Bird Strikes, Rock Auction Recap
    Nov 24 2025
    In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ were able to finalize a friendly wager that will pay off at the Toy Drive, between Seymour and Beacon Falls. Plus, Vince Berry's sweater was thoroughly roasted online by the Tribe. (0:00)

    A woman called 911 after an eagle dropped a cat through her windshield. Chaz and AJ had audio of the call, and took calls from the Tribe about their bird strike stories. (9:12)

    Martin Nolan was on the phone from Julien's Auctions, to recap the rock auction items Chaz and AJ were most interested in. Especially the safe that Tommy Lee and Pam Anderson's "tape" was taken out of. (28:20)

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    41 mins