Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-26

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-26

News; birthdays/events; some products at the grocery store are a HUGE waste of money (funny list); word of the day. News; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; do you have any secret code words/phrases that you use with your s.o.?; if you could ban anything at the beach...what would it be? News; game: 80's song lyrics; the new way to have a water balloon fights; are you a mulitple? or is it weird when you find out your friend is one? News; game: movies trivia; 3 months of Summer...what are you hoping to accomplish?; goodbye/fun facts....chocolate pudding day...the soft, spoonable, custard dessert...originally it was egg that provided the thickening agent that made a pudding into a type of custard...however, we owe the instant process of this dessert to Alfred Bird, an English chemist and food manufacturer who, in 1837, invented egg-free custard powder for his wife, who was allergic to eggs. This innovation paved the way for modern instant puddings, making creamy desserts accessible to a wider audience without the need for eggs or complex cooking. His invention revolutionized dessert preparation. By 1918 the My‑T‑Fine brand begins selling what is described as the first boxed pudding mix. Today they are available for vegans too....using alternative milks, avocado, and even peanut butter.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-25

News; birthdays/events; when was the last time something really embarassing happened to you at work?; word of the day. News; if you found a cure for something (like hair loss or graying hair) but it's a 'stinky solution'...would you still try it?; what are your favorite smells of Summer?; game: think n sync. News; misconceptions that we have about each other (genders) what would you add to this list?; sleeping on your stomach isn't so good for you...how do you keep from rolling on your tummy...if you're sleeping?; game: songs with 'heat' or 'hot' in the title or lyrics. News; we talked the other day about going to H.S. reunions...do you know whatever happened to your H.S. crush?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....National Strawberry Parfait Day--this elegant and delicious layered dessert is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. It's a 3 layer dessert...the creamy layer: yogurt, whipped cream, custard, pudding, mascarpone, or ice cream---the strawberry layer: fresh sliced berries, macerated berries with syrupy juices, or a quick strawberry compote--and finally a crunchy layer: granola, toasted nuts, crushed cookies, ladyfingers, cake cubes, cereal, or even toasted coconut. Because they are so popular, special tall glasses were invented for serving parfaits so that they are also a visual treat. Of course you can use any berry you like...but strawberries are at the peak of their season and fresh strawberries provide about 50 calories per cup yet deliver high amounts of vitamin C, dietary fiber, and polyphenols.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-24

News; birthdays/events; things we did as kids that would actually be considered 'bad parenting' today; word of the day. News; game: songs with dance or dancing in the title; has anyone ever revealed your 'big news' accidentally/prematurely?; amusement park or water park for the Summer? News; what's the best customer service you've received recently?; game:battle of the sexes 1; game:battle of the sexes 2. News; do you prefer social media over actual class reunions?; best movie snacks; goodbye/fun facts....national pralines day..French sugar industrialist, Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675), originally inspired the early pralines. At the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte during the 17th century, du Plessis-Praslin created his first pralines, made with almonds and individually coated in caramelized sugar. The French settlers brought their recipe into Louisiana, an area of the United States where both sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful. During the 19th century, New Orleans chefs substituted pecans for almonds, added cream to thicken the confection, and thus creating what is known throughout the Southern United States as the praline. A trip might be in order to truly appreciate the pralines American origins. Learn about the history of pralines on a walking tour in New Orleans' French Quarter, the birthplace of pralines in the United States.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-23

News; birthdays/events; if you found out a neighbor was 'stealing your wi-fi'....what would you do? (funny story); word of the day. News; if food/beverages in the grocery store had a QR code to find out more about the product (nutritionally) would you scan it?; game: celebrity autobiographies; do you show up as 'the most put together version of yourself' of does it depend where you're going/what you're doing? News; unrealistic 'everyday life' habits portrayed in movies; game: 3 word celebrity descriptions; do seasons make you SAD? (Seasonal Affective Disorder) News; restaurants are putting up signs that say "if you can't afford to tip then don't eat out"...agree??; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Hydration Day is all about the power of a simple drink—water. This day reminds everyone how essential hydration is, not just for comfort but for keeping the body working at its best. Without enough water, everything feels harder. Muscles tighten, headaches creep in, and focus slips away. Dehydration can also increase the risk of developing kidney stones. Even mild dehydration can leave you sluggish and out of sync. The body relies on fluids to regulate temperature, digest food, and keep joints moving smoothly. Elevate your hydration by adding lemons, strawberries, or cucumbers and let them steep in your water. This not only enhances taste but also makes drinking more enjoyable. and don't forget to keep your pets hydrated too!! Fresh water every day is essential for them too!!

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-22

News; birthdays/events; TSA warning to World Cup fans...but Ashley has a suggestion; word of the day. News; there are 4 different types of introverts; game: quiz; game: feud. News; toddler had a very unusual theme for his 3rd birthday party; is there a question you are tired of being asked?; what are you doing for July 4th? News; bunk bed injuries...have you ever hurt yourself in a bunk bed?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national eclair day...Eclairs are a particular pastry made from a dough called pate a choux that is piped it into an oblong shape using a pastry bag. Once baked, the eclair is light and crispy on the outside and hollow on the inside making it the perfect avenue for transporting creamy vanilla or chocolate creme. In some regions of the United States, Long Johns are marketed under the name eclairs. However, the two are not quite identical. Long Johns are made with donut pastry and typically filled with vanilla pudding or custard. The eclair, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and expense to make.