Ashley and Brad Show

News; birthdays/events; if your kids are over 18 and still live at home...when would you start charging them for rent? (or would you??); word of the day. News; unusual life events people celebrate (some cultures have parades for the dead); game: Disneyland grand opening trivia; when you're on vacation, should you (or do you) stick to your diet? what if your travelling partner isn't? News; on average we break 32 laws a year without realizing...(besides speeding) what makes the list?; game: General trivia; a man in Arizona was fined by his HOA for trying to help people!! (Ashley actually got a warning from her HOA for a similar act). News; what's your biggest beef with your car's design?; game: I should have known that; Fun Facts: national peach ice cream day...Ice cream has become a dessert that has its own fan base. From times of happiness to times of sadness, ice creams of different flavors play a great role in uplifting the mood. While Georgia may be the first state to come to mind when we think of peaches, California actually leads the nation in production. The creation of peach ice cream also has an intriguing story behind it. It all started when Auguste Escoffier, a French chef created a new dessert for a dinner party. The sweet dish was a fascinating ice sculpture of a swan that was resting on vanilla ice cream and was topped with peaches and sugar. In 1900, the chef created a new version of the dessert containing peaches with raspberry puree. It is this fusion of flavors and ingredients that later led to the creation of peach ice cream.

News; birthdays/events; should we start scanning/digitally saving everything we can find for historical purposes?; word of the day. News; game: Will Ferrell birthday trivia; do you frequent shops/restaurants that offer "rewards points"...do you sign up for everything?; things that will be obsolete in 10 years/things that changed quietly. News; game: movie studio logo audio part 2; harsh truths that will make you a better person; July/August peak season for stolen cars! News; game: minute mysteries; how often should Amazon do 'prime days'?; goodbye/fun facts....National Corn Fritters Day...the crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter and if you make them with fresh corn the celebration will be even better! Corn is the number one crop grown in the United States--we produce more corn than any country in the world. Fritters are super versitile!!  You can make them meat, fruit, vegetables, seafood, you name it...just mix it with batter and fry it up! If you like things spicy you can kick up the spice level by mixing scallions, shallots, jalapenos and garlic into the batter! Summer is peak corn season so enjoy while the gettin' is good!! When there's a bumper crop of sweet corn, be sure to freeze some for a taste of Summer during the Winter. These corn fritters will brighten up a gloomy, cold day.

News; birthdays/events; did you ever throw a party when your parents were away...did you get away with it or get caught?; word of the day. News; how do you feel about A.I. generated music?; game: Twitter quiz; top "feel good/wellness" activities. News; do you have a '10 year itch' when it comes to your job?; game: movie studio logo audio; do you give fake names when you order your coffee? what if your job required that you weren't allowed to give your real name? News; states that eat the most fast food; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts.... National Tapioca Pudding Day...Tapioca is a starch derived from the cassava root. The word has been around since the 1500's and is derived from the Tupi language spoken by natives in the Northeast region of Brazil tapioca's country of origin and there it's prepared differently. Brazilians make tapioca flatbreads and add sweet or savory fillings to them. While the root looks similar in shape and color to a sweet potato...grinding down the root produces a flour or powder used as a thickening agent and for those sensitive to gluten, substitute tapioca in place of flour as a thickening agent in recipes. Try it in recipes for pancakes, cookies, and other baked goods. Tapioca also provides an excellent source of vitamin B, manganese, and iron. Tapioca is also produced into pearls and used in pudding which is typically how most Americans eat it.

News; birthdays/events; MLB--ABS yay or nay?; word of the day. News; the newest 'Pepsi where's my jet' incident; game: quiz; game: feud. News; have you ever been 'Hugh Grant tired'?; ancient Roman dating tips; funny married names (old Johnny Carson bit). News; do you have a 'seflie side'? what does that even mean?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Tape Measure Day. We know there’s a tape measure nestled in your toolkit or crammed in the back of a junk drawer. Everyone has one because they’re universally useful! Whether you need a tape measure for your job as a seamstress or construction worker, or you just need to know if your couch will fit in your living room, you’ll need a tape measure. Though we humans have been measuring for centuries, the more modern form of the ruler came in 1821 when James Chesterman a craftsman from Sheffield, England, who worked in the fashion business, created long steel tape measures as an accidental byproduct of the metal hoops he made that were inside popular dress skirts...which was later improved upon by Alvin J. Fellows, an inventor from the United States who patented the first spring measuring tape.  They were originally made out of steel until 1968 when fiberglass tape measures hit the U.S. market....and now tape measures have gone digital.  You can download tape measure apps!

News; birthdays/events; preppies, yuppies, trust fund babies...and now: dinkwads; word of the day. News; game: is Ashley smarter than a 5th grader?; Waffle House made a major announcements...will other restaurants follow suit?; funny office complaints according to office managers/HR. News; game: Amazon Prime trivia; we need waterproof books in the Summer...yes??; stop using these 'vague phrases' on your resume. News; game: movies password; besides chips and salsa...what's the appetizer you can't resist?; goodbye/fun facts....National Rainier Cherry Day...one of the nation’s best-loved summer fruits. The day also marks the peak of the Rainier cherry harvest for growers...Washington produces some of the highest quantities of Rainier cherries in the entire United States. The Rainier cherries are golden yellow cherries with tender, creamy-yellow flesh and a red blush. In 1952, Harry Fogle of Washington State University developed the Rainier cherry by cross-breeding the Bing and Van cherry varieties. While cherries in general present growing challenges, Rainier cherries are unique. Their delicate skins require the cherries to be hand-picked because they bruise so easilty...hence the cost difference from bing cherries...but cherry lovers agree...they are worth the price!