Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-06

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-08

News; birthdays/events; what kind of 'crawl' would you be interested in?; word of the day. News; game: Kevin Bacon movies; would you exercise for free things?; funny list: words/phrases you use when you can't remember what something is called. News; game: Song titles that follow A-B-A; should more companies have a "product graveyard"?; T and T wedding...even if you don't care...aren't you interested in the officiant? News; game: general trivia; if you woke up in your 10 year old childhood bedroom and have all the knowledge you have now...what's the first thing you'd do?; goodbye/fun facts....national cucumber salad day. This is the ultimate summer celebration dedicated to the fresh, crisp, and undeniably delicious world of cucumber salad. So grab your mandoline and prep your favorite dressing. By early July, gardens across the country are beginning to overflow with cucumbers. It's the peak of the "dog days of summer" and the last thing anyone wants to do is turn on a hot oven. Cucumbers are often dismissed as just crunchy water because they are 95% water but they contain flavonoid and tannin compounds to help block harmful free radicals. They are rich in vitamin K and silica, which help with bone health. The day honors Logan Moffitt, the viral "Cucumber King" of TikTok whose recipes sparked a global culinary craze.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-07

News; birthdays/events; destination dupes; word of the day. News; do you eat vegetables? favorite/least favorite; game: name that movie that happened with Summer in the theme; could you handle these real life scenarious? News; internet divided...if your kids are destructive at a restaurant...should you be responsible for the damage?; game: Brad reads 70's lyrics; MLB and NFL stadiums have all kinds of new food choices each year...FIFA got in on that too? News; Europe has done well with a 4 day work week...and now they have a new workplace change...what do you think about this? game: just over $1,000 pyramid; goodbye/fun facts....National Day of Rock 'n' Roll celebrates and captures the essence and impact of the music genres. Rock 'n' roll has not only shaped musical trends but also reflected and influenced significant cultural shifts. Rock 'n' Roll began in the late 1930s from African-American music and contained combinations of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and country music. By the 1940s, instruments like the saxophone and piano were added to the sound, intensifying the appeal. It wasn't until the 1950s that rock 'n' roll hit the mainstream music scene. It pushed technological boundaries in music production and performance, giving rise to iconic sounds and styles that defined generations. 2 of the industry's greatest...Gibson Established in 1902 by Orville Gibson---Gibson is renowned for its electric guitars, particularly the Les Paul and Fender--Founded in 1946 by Leo Fender--Fender is one of the world's leading guitar manufacturers. Its iconic Stratocaster among it's best known and most used guitars.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-06

News; birthdays/events; we want businesses open 24/7...good idea?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you secretly love your commute? News; overlooked food that tastes great grilled; should we be hiring more grumpy and lazy workers?; have you ever had bad dreams/nightmares that seemed really real! News; joke day...Brad dad jokes; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national handroll day.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-03

News; birthdays/events; 64% of shoppers do this...do you?; word of the day. News; game: citizenship test; what makes you proud to be an American? what song makes you feel patriotic? (Hollywood Reporter list); do you prefer actual fireworks show, drone shows, or staying at home away from the crowds? News; game: name these 'American' songs; feel good story of the day; July 4th food survey...bbq, best hot dog brands, etc. News; game: patriotic word ladder; the e-book turns 55 tomorrow!; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate wafter day...Probably the most prominent example of chocolate wafers is the now famous Kit Kat bar, a delicious combination of chocolate and wafers that are popular in America. But those are just the wafers that are covered in chocolate. Founded in 1898, Nabisco is an American manufacturer of cookies and snacks, famous for its iconic brands. Their Famous Chocolate Wafers are a staple for many no-bake desserts, especially the classic icebox cake. Bakers also swear by chocolate wafers as an ingredient in cakes and cheesecakes, and crushed wafers add an interesting texture to pies and tarts. Another version of the chocolate wafer that we consume regularly is the chocolate waffle cone. Creameries serve ice creams in these waffle cones....which is my personal favorite so I think I'll head out to an ice cream shop today!

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-02

News; birthdays/events; we talked about cliches in movies (baguette in grocery bag, etc)...but what about TV commercials?...how many of these do you notice?; word of the day. News; game: mindtrap; phrases that annoy you (list); do you decorate your porch for July 4th? News; game: songs with "Rose" in the title; 2026 TV hall of fame shows; if you could only eat 1 fruit/1 vegetable all Summer long...what would it be? News; game: guess that tune of which Brad reads the lyrics; prevent motion sickness songs; goodbye/fun facts....Made In The USA Day spotlights American manufacturing and encourages consumers to prioritize domestically produced goods, supporting local jobs and strengthening the national economy. It also recognizes and supports the hard work, innovation, and quality that define American manufacturers. Labels on products that signify the country of origin are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). While these labels are mandatory for imported goods, only some products made in America — for example, automobiles, furs, textiles, and wool — must have the labels. But what exactly makes a product eligible for the 'Made in the USA' stamp? Well, when "all or virtually all" of the product is made in the United States, the brand can ask for a 'Made in the USA' label and the product becomes 'American-made.'