Ashley and Brad Show

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-10

Heart Association mention/News; birthdays/events; do you have a 'lucky charm'?; word of the day. News; game: songs from bands that have 3 word names; do you duplicate or triplicate items that stay in certain rooms? (reader glasses, gum, etc); Valentine's, galentine's, or neither? News; game: space movie trivia; weird habits of intelligent people that others don't understand (Hearty Soul list); simple things in life that everyone else seems to have done but you. News; game: Prison Commissary Price is Right; lots of athletes (and celebrities) participate in 'alternative/holistic therapies'...if they were resonably priced...would you try them or is it all placebo mumbo jumbo?; goodbye/fun facts....national flannel day..flannel- btw- is a fabric, not a pattern....it's often made in a plaid pattern so many people confuse them. It's a soft, woven thread that is "brushed" to create a soft texture, while providing additional insulation. Flannel was first created in Wales during the 17th century as a replacement for "gwlanen", which was basically plain wool. Farmers needed something that was warm but also absorb dampness of the Welsh climate. In the United States, flannel became popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially among workers in factories, railroads, and logging camps....and today it's great to have a shirt or pjs or even sheets made out of flannel...especially in the winter.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-09

News; birthdays/events; Superbowl Monday...is it really a wasted day at work?; word of the day. News; Spotify is moving into the physical book space; game: quiz; game: feud. News; what was your favorite Superbowl commercial?; what's your "don't knock it til you try it"?; Buzzfeed list of funny 'white lies' we tell our kids. News; Valentine's Day on a budget; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Oatmeal Monday is a quirky tradition with practical roots in Scottish university life... they started the tradition as part of the broader culture of the ancient universities. Long before dining halls, meal plans, and late-night delivery, students were expected to fend for themselves. Oats, ground into oatmeal, were the dependable staple that could survive travel, store well in a room, and turn into a hot meal with minimal equipment. Oatmeal was also forgiving. It could stretch to feed a hungry student, and it tolerated a wide range of add-ins...Since their homes were far from campus, universities gave students a day off in what became a later tradition on the second Monday of February allowing them to return home, gather more supplies, and come back ready for more study. Whether enjoyed as a warm, comforting bowl of porridge or incorporated into other creative dishes, oatmeal remains a symbol of nourishment and simplicity. It also serves as a quiet nod to resilience.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-06

News; birthdays/events; Feb is Heart Month-AHA 'Donate for Love'...today is wear red day; word of the day. News; game: I should have known that....yes or no?; fun/funny ideas to pick the Superbowl winner; when you go on vacation do you expect to pay for all the tourist attractions...even if they used to be free? News; game: battle of the sexes 1; game: battle of the sexes 2; have you ever broken something of value that belonged to someone else?...(did you hear/see what Travis Kelce broke?) News; novelty or healthy?...Bear Poop beer; kids get Happy Meal toys...but what about grown ups...what about this fun promotional item for adults from Taco Bell?; goodbye/fun facts....Pay a Compliment Day--encourages people to spread positivity by giving genuine compliments. It's an incredibly simple act that can brighten someone's day and foster a sense of appreciation and kindness. It's about the power of kind words and how they can create a ripple effect of happiness. Compliments can boost self-esteem, enhance relationships, and even improve physical health. Transform your home or office with a splash of kindness. Place sticky notes with heartfelt compliments around for others to find....remember to acknowledge yourself. Give yourself credit for how far you've come.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-05

News; birthdays/events; best and worst Superbowl halftime shows (Rolling Stone list); word of the day. News; do you still compete when you're hurt? (Lindsey Vonn); game: identify these songs with drums; 3 most toxic phrases in a relationship but it can also be in the workplace. News; did you ever get pulled into the principal's office? how about your kids?; game: 80's 90's TV shows based on dialogue clips; food in the Olympic Village (and all over Italy too) News; do you know anyone with an "aptronym"?; game: General Trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person? Optimist Day focuses on building and sustaining a positive future because anything can be achieved as long as you stay focused and optimistic. In fact, an optimistic person is more likely to be happy and motivated. The word didn't exist until 1737 when a Jesuit mathematician Pere Louis-Bertrand Castle coins the term 'optimisme,' or 'optimism.' In 1985 Michael Scheier and Charles Carver formulate the LOT-R test to measure optimism. Optimists recover from surgery quicker and have higher immunity. Often, the first person we forget to be optimistic about is ourselves....so make sure to treat yourself to some self-care by spending time doing something you love. And, of course, it's the perfect opportunity to spend the day paying the kindness forward.

Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-04

News; birthdays/events; when you get a case of the giggles but you're supposed to be serious (Elvis--news anchors---etc); word of the day. News; game: I should have known that; A.I. teaching story--Brad's take; A.I. teaching story--Ashley's take. News; game: outburst; great uses for those over the door hanging show organizers...besides for your shoes; what's your cure for the hiccups? News; game: everybody knows; feel good story...that should be turned into a movie!! (hello Ron Howard!!); goodbye/fun facts....National Stuffed Mushroom Day...primarily featured at parties (like maybe a football party this weekend), this savory dish is prepared by removing the stems of the mushrooms and filling the leftover hollowed area with vegetables or meat or shellfish. Cheese and breadcrumbs are sprinkled on top before the mushrooms are baked and served. Long before modern restaurant appetizers, ancient Romans were already cultivating and eating mushrooms. When exposed to ultraviolet light, mushrooms can synthesize vitamin D2 with levels comparable to fortified foods, making them a rare plant‑free, non‑animal dietary source of this important micronutrient. And as long as it's an edible mushroom (because not all of them are) you can make just about any combo you can think of.