Ashley and Brad Show

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-04-02

News; birthdays/events; the average worker does these things (list) how 'averaage' are you?; word of the day. News; do you have app fatigue?; game: everybody knows; feel good story of the day. News; ways to get out of a boring converstion; game: songs with "no no no" in them; things you keep in your wallet that may lead to identity theft. News; we're spending $196 per person on Easter this year...is that number higher or lower for you?; game: mindtrap; goodbye/fun facts.... National DIY Day, celebrated annually on April 2. "Do it yourself," or D.I.Y., as it's often abbreviated, is the act of creatively handling tasks you would usually hire someone to do. These include building, decorating, fixing, and renovating. In the 6th century B.C., there was a temple-like building in Basilicata which held instructions on how to mass-produce its components, as well as how these components fit together. These ruins were discovered by Italian archeologists, and are now known as 'an ancient IKEA building'. Flash forward to the late 1900s, D.I.Y. had taken over with several television shows and channels dedicated to the act. The development of the internet also led to a breakthrough for DIY projects. So, whatever project you planned on hiring services for---take some time out to finally get the job done by yourself.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-04-01

News; birthdays/events; how do you eat your Easter bunny?; word of the day. News; game: word ladder; unspoken life rules....according to the internet; most of us (96%) can't/won't listen to a voicemail...knowing this...do you still leave messages for people? News; game: songs with "fool" in the title; strangest books actually sold on Amazon; what physical attribute are you asked about way too much...is it annoying? News; game: general trivia; do you feed animals in the park...there is an elderly gentleman that feeds squirrels in the park near Ashley's house; goodbye/fun facts....national sourdough bread day. It is believed sourdough originated in Ancient Egyptian times around 1500 BC. Making sourdough bread in a home kitchen is likely to give the home baker a fresh respect for the work that goes into running a bakery because it's not something you can just 'whip up'...It requires a starter, which is living 'wild' yeast that has been nurtured and allowed to grow for several days before it is ready to be used. San Francisco sourdough is the most famous sourdough bread made in the United States today because it has remained in continuous production since 1849, with some bakeries able to trace their starters back to California's Gold Rush period. Sourdough fermentation can break down gluten and other compounds, making the bread more digestible and potentially beneficial for those with sensitivities.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-31

News; birthdays/events; who are your favorite cartoon/characters...has it changed much since you were a kid?; word of the day. News; we've heard of cruise ship living...but what about this new option?; game: celebrity autobiographies; can you parallel park without cameras/technology? News; Parade magazine list of rude texting habits; game: I should have known that...yes or no?; list of proverbs/aphorisms...do you agree or disagree with these? News; which celebrity were you surprised to see has ended up like a total trainwreck?; game: 80's song lyrics read by Brad; goodbye/fun facts....National Tater Day recognizes all kinds of potatoes which provide us with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Potatoes are the number one consumed vegetable in the United States--potatoes have been part of human civilization for thousands of years dating back more than 4000 years to the Incan civilizations and we have been cultivating and eating potatoes in dozens of different ways since then. By 1955 Ray Kroc opens the first McDonald's branch in Illinois, selling the first McDonald's fries in the world. Tater tots came from the excessive leftover scraps of french fries, and in order to not waste these, tater tots were invented. Make sure to eat the skin though...it contains the majority of the fiber and potassium.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-30

News; birthdays/events; new ways to plan your next vacation; word of the day. News; game: quiz ABA; game: feud; when you were a kid--what's something you thought would be so cool when you got to be an adult? News; do TV shows/movies portray your job or hobby completely wrong (we are not at all like anchorman!); we've heard of the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame, Baseball hall of Fame, etc...here are some you've probably never heard of; what are some of the most underrated bands? News; things you can grill that are surprisingly good; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national pencil day. With so many writing implement choices...the humble pencil often has a tendency to be overlooked. Pencils are one of the first writing tools and they are known to have originated in the 16th century when graphite was discovered in Keswick, England. Sketching in pencil is an incredibly expressive, therapeutic and fun activity. Whether you're an experienced illustrator or think you don't have a single creative bone in your body, take five minutes to have a quick doodling session and see where that imagination can take you. During its lifetime, a typical pencil can write approximately 45,000 words and draw a line up to 35 miles long.A typical pencil can be sharpened around 17 times before it is too short to be used. You can find several videos online to watch how pencils are made.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-27

News; birthdays/events; have you ever ended up on the internet/viral post because you were in the background of someone's video/selfie?; word of the day. News; alternative ideas for Easter baskets because candy is so expensive and not super healthy; have you ever reported something "stolen" but it turns out you accidentally had it the whole time? (funny story); game: March madness trivia. News; how do you decide if your day was 'successful'?; if an 'expert' reviews something...how much weight do you put in it?; game: baseball mascot trivia. News; game: name these bands; when you have guests in town but it also spring break...do you try to avoid "touristy" things?; goodbye/fun facts....national paella day. The term "paella" derives from the Old French word "paelle", meaning pan which is how it was cooked. Considered by many to be the national dish of Spain, paella originated, as many traditional dishes do, as "peasant" food — a rice dish prepared by workers in the field over an open fire and made with rice, meat, or fish...basically whatever food was available. Many countries and regions have their own recipes and variations, it can be made using any meat or fish...however, according to gastrophiles, (aka foodies) the best paellas are made in Spain, on the beach, with fresh seafood.