Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-20

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-20

News; birthdays/events; have you ever done something kind of dangerous just to say you did it? extreme sports? bungee jumping, swimming with sharks etc; word of the day. News; is there a televised sport that no matter how hard you try...you just can't get into it?; what do you think about "chair hogs"?; game: acoustic guitar song intros. News; is there another person/email/phone number tied to one of your 'rewards' accounts?; do you keep anything unusual to remind yourself how far you've come?; game: guess that celebrity voice. News; gently walk into the pool or cannonball?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Pick Strawberries Day...strawberry picking time is usually between late April and throughout the summer, depending on what part of the United States you live. Knowing what "ripe" looks like is also half the fun. Strawberries do not continue to ripen much after they are picked, so selecting berries that are fully colored matters. A ripe berry is typically red all the way to the shoulders, with a glossy surface and a plump shape. Strawberries offer amazing nutritional value--at only 32 calories and containing 91% water, these red berries are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, folic acid, fiber, etc. As if these qualities weren't enough, the tasty fruit is also a cousin of the beautiful rose plant.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-19

News; birthdays/events; do you know anyone (grown adult) who doesn't have a dl? why don't they have one?; word of the day. News; since very few of us can afford to travel for the summer...here are some budget friendly and fun things to do!; game: I should have known that yes or no?; when do you feel 'fully awake' in the morning? News; are we so negative that saying something nice seems out of the ordinary?; game: songs with 'doctor' in them; what kind of 'expos' have you been to? News; do you prefer to be the tourist or the host?; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....Plant Something Day encourages people to take a few minutes to plant something around them. It could be a flower, a tree, or an indoor plant. There are more than 80,000 edible plant species. However, about 90% of the food we eat comes from only about 30 plants. This makes the human diet more limited than it has to be. You can share seeds with the people around you. Giving them seeds will encourage them to plant. Clinical and population studies have found that regular gardening reduces stress, anxiety, and depression and improves life satisfaction.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-18

News; birthdays/events; listener John B story...what did you believe until you were an adult?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; weird TV shows you like to watch/fall asleep to. News; do you plog?; what do you think about this usage of A.I.?; things that warm you heart...Ashley saw something adorable over the weekend. News; what does your favorite ice cream flavor say about you?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Cheese Soufflé Day honors this French delight. The word 'soufflé' comes from the French word 'souffler,' which means 'to puff up' or 'to blow up.' A soufflé is basically a white sauce filled with egg yolk. Stiff egg whites are folded into the mixture. You can add whatever flavor you like at this point such as vegetables, cheese, chocolate, or fruits making it either sweet or savory. The tricky thing about soufflés is that, after a certain point, they will collapse due to the cool air outside the oven. So they need to be served and eaten as soon as they are taken out of the oven. Soufflés gained popularity in fine dining from the early to mid-1900s. According to the New York Public Library menu archives, soufflés made frequent appearances in menus at upscale venues like the Waldorf Astoria, The Biltmore, and Hotel Astor but today they are found on brunch menus everywhere!

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-15

News; birthdays/events; how often do you need something in less than 30 minutes; word of the day. News; game: Songs with the word "Don't" in the title; Mom.com list of skills your kid needs to become an awesome adult; how often do you stop halfway through a chore...which one(s)? News; game: WWTBAM; what award should you win at work? (even if it's just a made up award); if you found something worth a lot of money...would you keep it or sell it? News; game: general trivia; what "jerk" behavior should be fineable?; goodbye/fun facts....Straw Hat Day celebrates this timeless wardrobe staple. Both men and women wear it in a variety of styles...and the straw hat has stood the test of time, serving not only as a protection from the sun but a fashion statement. Straw hats have been around since the Middle Ages---late medieval illustrations from Europe show peasants and outdoor laborers wearing simple woven straw hats for sun protection in fields and vineyards. By the early nineteenth century, Luton had developed a major straw plaiting and hatmaking industry, supplying fashionable straw bonnets and hats across Britain and abroad. In the U.S., the Panama hat became popular due to President Theodore Roosevelt wearing it during his visit to the Panama Canal construction site. So if you don't have one...today is the day to get one!

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-05-14

News; birthdays/events; what trend do you wish would make a comeback?; word of the day. News; game: Star Wars trivia (George Lucas Birthday); most polite countries...do you travel to places where people are nice or because you want to see that particular city?; would you ever ask your neighbor to turn their music up LOUDER? News; game: Back to the Future movie trivia; do you know your monthly expenses?; how to cope with the hot temps...besides drinking water. News; game: 80's/90's trivia; things that seem illegal but are actually legal; goodbye/fun facts....The Stars and Stripes Forever Day is celebrated to honor the American march of the same name written and composed by John Philip Sousa. It became the National March of the United States in 1987...but it was actually composed on Christmas Day in 1896. It was composed while Sousa was on his way home from a vacation in Europe, with his wife when he got the news of his band manager, David Blakely's death. He later penned the notes on paper after he arrived back in the United States. You can listen to 'The Stars and Stripes' March in celebration of Stars and Stripes Day. There's a recorded version by Sousa's band available on YouTube. "