Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-01

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-07-01

News; birthdays/events; why don't we "coupon" as much as we used to...what about digital coupons?; word of the day. News; signs that your house is a target to get robbed; how much would you pay for peace and quiet?; how long do you need to wait to discuss a show's "spoiler"? News; game: mind the gap 1; game: mind the gap 2; how likely are you to "play with fireworks"? News; game: just under $1,000 pyramid; remember Garanimals? (Ashley thinks some adults still need that) but what if A.I. could help dress you?; goodbye/fun facts....national U.S. postage stamp. Did you know that the postal service in the United States began with the delivery of stampless letters? And the recipient had to pay for it-- Luckily, not long after, new systems and inventions started to streamline the process, and it became easier and cheaper to send mail. The United States government post office first issued adhesive postage stamps of the value of five and ten cents on July 1 1847. And in 1855, the use of stamps was made mandatory. Initially, stamps would usually feature the face or bust of a former American president or another historically significant statesman. That all changed in the 1890s when the post office realized that selling stamps as collectibles could increase revenue. Founded in 1923, Mystic Stamp Company is one of America's largest stamp dealers, offering a vast inventory of U.S. and worldwide stamps, collecting supplies, and expert advice. They cater to both novice and experienced philatelists.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-30

News; birthdays/events; throwback music is the #1 thing that triggers happy memories...what on your top 3?; word of the day. News; the movie theater business model could be gone before we know it...what do you think they should do?; game: outburst; do you make weekly meal prep calendars...are you super inspired to try new meals? News; how much work do you do "off the clock"?; game: word ladder; hidden costs of vacation. News; people are surprisingly sensitive about how tall they are...and we start shrinking well before we think we do!; game: I should have known that..yes or no?; goodbye/fun facts....World Snorkeling Day invites everyone to glide just under the surface and discover the hidden wonders below. With a mask, a breathing tube, and a pair of fins, the ocean becomes a living window where reefs, rock gardens, and waving sea grasses create a scene that feels both wild and surprisingly close. Explore a live reef stream or interactive marine tour online. Some aquariums provide excellent videos of tropical ecosystems, while marine educators often host guided "reef walks" explaining what viewers see and why it matters. Plus Watching fish, turtles, and corals frequently encourages greater care for those delicate environments, because damage becomes difficult to ignore once seen firsthand.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-06-29

News; birthdays/events; do you judge people on what they eat? HALF of us do!!; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; Ashley's friend doesn't like new technology because she can't manually adjust the time. News; frugal habits that make sense at home but send the wrong message at work; Gen Z job "requirements"; things your parents warned you about that actually came true (did you think eating your veggies and saving money was a good idea as a kid?) News; even the guy who invented Chat GPT says 'beware'!; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Almond Buttercrunch Day--almond butter crunch became popular in the early 1900s when confectionaires began experimenting with different ways to make toffee. Popularity grew during WWII when families would send the treat to soldiers on the front. Made primarily from butter, the treat was affordable to make and easily transported in packages. Plus, the shelf life lasted a long time. Some people refer to butter crunch as toffee, but there are a few differences between the two. Toffee is a traditional confection made by caramelising sugar with butter, then cooling it...Buttercrunch recipes started evolving when confectioners swapped brown sugar for white granulated sugar and added nuts for extra flavour and texture. Almonds became an especially popular type of nut to use in butter crunch.

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.