Ashley and Brad Show

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-08-12

News; birthdays/events; do you unplug your appliances after every use?; word of the day. News; game: I should have know that yes or no?; there are definitely some jobs A.I. shouldn't do!; Uber drivers are complaining about micro trips. News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; has your car ever been hit by an errant piece of sports equipment? News; if you or A.I. could hack a waiting list system...would you?; how many 'lazy days' do you need per year?; goodbye/fun facts....National Julienne Fries Day--invites everyone to celebrate the delightful, thinly cut potato sticks. These elegant fries, known for their extra crispiness, offer a unique texture and flavor experience. They've been around since at least 1722 in Francois Massialot's Le Cuisinier Royal et Bourgeoi for the oldest known written reference to the julienne cut although revolutionary French chef and restaurateur Georges Auguste Escoffier often gets the credit. The julienne cut involves cutting food into long, thin strips, often resembling matchsticks. You can find julienne fries at restaurants, you can make your own, or you can buy matchstick potatoes in a can at the grocery store!

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-08-11

News; birthdays/events; how would you feel if airlines started charging for overhead space?; word of the day. News; these body language gestures/actions can impact your popularity; what are the Christmas trends for 2026?; game: music that came from Germany. News; with 'tipflation' out of control....here are some people you never have to tip; everyday activities can have some really intersting medical benefits; game: mindtrap. News; pro athletes often get into sports broadcasting when their careers have run their course....but not this bball player; game: 3 word movie descriptions; goodbye/fun facts....Play in the Sand Day--head outside to play on a beach (beach volleyball, ultimate frisbee, sand sculpting), or at a park, or in the backyard to enjoy the summer sunshine, while playing in the sand. Plus it gives us a chance to connect with the earth and unleash creativity. Swiss psychoanalyst Carl Jung's 1914 development of sand play therapy further underscored its therapeutic benefits. Fast forward to the 1950s, and the toy industry had begun to capitalize on the popularity of sand play. It started producing a range of toys designed specifically for this purpose. But not all parents love the idea of loose sand all over the house...so luckily today is also kinetic sand day....which is a soft, moldable sand made from natural ultra-fine sand and 2% silicone oil and unlike regular sand, this product sticks to itself, allowing users to create shapes without making a mess.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-08-10

News; birthdays/events; how do you 'transistion' to your at-home self after a long day out?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Buzzfeed list of some "non essential" essesentials you should keep in your car. News; what similiarities do you see between you and your parents?; do you remember your childhood phone number or first driver's license plate number?; would to take a helicopter to run errands? News; game: calendar trivia; if you could swap lives with anyone famous for the day...who and why?; goodbye/fun facts....National S'mores Day--gather around a campfire or firepit --this treat originated in the U.S.A., s'mores are the perfect blend of gooey marshmallow, rich chocolate, and crisp graham cracker. The first mention of this great American camping treat was in the 1920s in a book of recipes published by Campfire Marshmallows...at that time, the recipe was called a 'Graham Cracker Sandwich' and suggested the treat had already been made popular by the Boy and Girl Scouts. Later, in 1927, the Girl Scouts published a similar recipe in "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts" but they called it 'some more.' Finally, in the late '30s to late '50s, various recipes gave the name as we know it today, s'mores. While 41% of people surveyed in a recent study enjoy s'mores most during the summer, the 20% die-hards enjoy them year-round.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-08-07

News; birthdays/events; what happened to recess?; word of the day. News; what not to do if you hear a noise downstairs in the middle of the night (according to police); 14% of people who work from home...work from this unusual place; game: Mindtrap revisited. News; have you ever been asked to produce your digital receipt when leaving a store...does it offend you?; animal fallacies...do toads really give you warts?; game: just under $1,000 pyramid. News; what would you do with an unexpected day off?; game: music jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day unpacks our collective frustration with excessive or difficult-to-open packaging...from oversized boxes for tiny items to impenetrable plastic clamshells. Amazon is the world's largest online retailer, often criticized for excessive packaging on small items. They have invested in 'Frustration-Free Packaging' initiatives to reduce waste and improve the customer experience. British cosmetics retailer, Lush, known for its ethical sourcing and 'naked' packaging philosophy, offering many products without any packaging at all to reduce environmental impact. TerraCycle is a private U.S. recycling company that collects and repurposes hard-to-recycle waste, including many forms of complex product packaging that traditional recycling systems cannot handle".

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-08-06

News; birthdays/events; would you live in a pineapple under the sea?; word of the day. News; favorite toy growing up says a lot about your adult personality; game: outburst; does combing 2 sports make them more watchable? (i.e. frisbee-golf) News; do you use your parents house as a storage facility...do your kids do the same to you?; game: music jeopardy; can you take a teenager seriously when they have adult jobs? News; do you leave music on for your dog when you leave the house? (spoiler alert: Ashley does); game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts....National Fresh Breath Day was started as a way to promote oral hygiene so that we are never embarrassed by how our breath smells! The day hopes to encourage more people to take their oral health seriously. We're supposed to brush our teeth at least two times a day, floss, and regularly visit the dentist. In 1780 William Adis creates the first mass produced modern toothbrush....before that ancient egyptians used twigs with leaves attached or they could chew on pulverized eggshells and bones. Today is a reminder to evaluate your oral hygiene and make any necessary adjustments.