Morning Mayhem

S5:E79: Mascot Search, MahNa MahNa, Connecticut Governers, Jackson’s Flag, and Basketball Updates

Welcome to Morning AM, the "wild ride" at Woodland Regional where the hosts kick down the door at 7 a.m. to discuss everything from basketball to 19th-century history. The show is currently in the throes of a mascot identity crisis, with ideas ranging from a rooster wearing a headset to a grown-up version of "Chip" from Beauty and the Beast who leans against walls smoking cigarettes.The news segments are equally eclectic. Tomlin reports on Ohio's new flag, which apparently looks like someone "melted" a box of Crayolas, and the historical fun fact that one Connecticut governor served for exactly one day. Meanwhile, Decker navigates the sports world, trying to remember if the Xavier mascot is a Falcon or a Crusader while debating whether the Dolphins should hire a 75-year-old Pete Carroll.Between reminders to charge your Chromebook for midterms and pleas for 822 more Instagram followers to unlock live broadcasting, the show captures the frantic energy of a Wednesday morning. It is a place where you can learn about clam pizza toppings and Pączki season (pronounced "punch key") season in the same breath.Morning AM is like a caffeinated group chat that accidentally became a radio station—it is a little bit of mayhem, but it keeps the school day moving

S5.E78: Safety blankets, Exams Soon, Course Registration, CWI, Studio takeover, Basketball Hitting Highs

Weather & The "Magic" of BlanketsWhile New England is serving up its usual mix of freezing rain and 50-degree weekend forecasts, the hosts took a moment to appreciate the "magical quality" of blankets. Apparently, pulling a sheet over your head provides total protection from scary house creaks, though unfortunately, it offers zero protection from your morning alarm.The Great Exam ConfusionAttention students: Excerpts confirm that exams are officially next week!. There seems to be a school-wide state of denial, with both students and teachers thinking they had more time because of the late January 5th return from break. If you’re looking ahead to next semester, registration is open for cool classes like Zoology, Sports Broadcast, and Creative Writing (CWI)—the latter of which was pitched as a course that "might be good, might be bad".Pop Culture & "Rich People Problems"In the news, Paramount and Warner Brothers are embroiled in a "hostile takeover" drama that the crew dubbed #richpeopleproblems. Looking ahead to 2026, get ready for a "period drama" explosion; the trend is shifting toward historical interior design, meaning your grandmother’s dining room set and harpsichords are about to be very cool again. Also, Dave Filoni is officially the future president of Lucasfilm, much to the hosts' approval.Sports & Trivia• Basketball Domination: The boys' basketball team is making history, steamrolling their competition with a recent 106-45 victory. The girls' team also secured a solid win over Wolcott.• Mascot Trivia: After some guessing (and a hint about "some sort of bug"), the crew identified the East Hartford mascot as the Hornets.• State Secrets: Did you know Connecticut’s state insect is the Praying Mantis?. There is also a heated debate brewing over whether the "state pizza topping" should be New Haven-style clams.Final RemindersThe show is on a quest for 1,000 Instagram followers so they can go live on the platform, and they are looking for mascot suggestions—the current frontrunner is "Cuppy," a broken morning coffee cup. Finally, don’t leave your Chromebooks in the car, charge them up, and start studying!.----------------------------------------------------------------Understanding the Exam Schedule: Think of this school year's January schedule like a shortened runway; because the "plane" (the semester) started late after the holiday break, you have much less time to gain speed before you hit the "takeoff" point of exams.

S5.E77: New Year, Same Show, Resolutions, LEGO backlog, Soda Choices, AI medicine, Basketball, Student Teacher

Well, the year changed but the show didn't. Except we can't livestream to Instagram any more because we don't have 1000 followers; we are only 822 short. The crew didn't have any New Year's resolutions, except for Amato who is going to work on his LEGO backlog which is daunting unto itself. Which soda would you prefer: Coca Cola, Pepsi, or Dr. Pepper. AI just prescribed your next medicine and Equatorial Guinea is getting a new capital. WRHS Boys basketball is making strides and both teams are in action this week. And Special Guest: Mark Sankosky, Student Teacher

S5.E73: Last Show for 2025, Cocoa Makes Things Better, Boats Get Bigger, Basketball Wins

Amato can't find anything happy on the radio; both Christmas songs and news is making him sad. But cocoa could be the answer. It's ugly sweater day! Canada finds missing/stolen jewels and gets to keep them. Warships are the next big thing. And both basketball teams won in convincing fashion! And we'll see you next year!

S5.E75: Sad Christmas Songs and the Classics, Ugly Sweater Day, Monopoly is Real, Boys Swim Captains

Amato had a less than merry ride into work. Saddest Christmas songs are debated. Turns out every property in Monopoly is a real place--who knew? (Not Amato) Boys Swim Captains preview the upcoming season. Holiday Cheer is in the Air!