Chaz & Aj In The Morning

Dave Peichert from Concentric Brewing was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about starting the company two and a half years ago. Plus, the Suffield Mountain rite of passage, and why working a tobacco field is the worst job he's ever had. 

Dr. Mather is the authority on ticks. He was on with Chaz and AJ to help the Tribe protect themselves from ticks, and the dangerous infections they carry like Lyme Disease and the Powassan Virus. (0:00) Dumb Ass News - A man may miss his own wedding, since his dog ate his passport just before he needed to get on a plane. (12:55) Chaz has been asked to officiate a wedding for his niece, and had a lot of questions about the process to become ordained. AJ and comedian Ayesheh Mae had a lot of strong opinions on how the ceremony should go, and the Tribe called in to share their opinions on what makes a "good" wedding. (16:27) Image Credit: Ladislav Kubeš / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Chaz and AJ shared a story that happened to Chaz's wife, Jennifer when a "very normal-looking human" tapped her on the shoulder at an event, only to make comments about her feet. The Tribe was quick to share stories from online dating fails, to public hookups, and the things that happen to home service technicians. 

Dumb Ass News - A manatee in Florida is dead, thanks to high intensity sex with it's brother. (0:00) Stunt or Stupid this week was a test of AJ's focus and concentration, when a pair of pedicured feet are dangling in his face. (5:11) Dave from Riverview Bistro was on to share details about an event coming up to help veterans. Then, Jason Bunce of Skull and Combs called in to try and help AJ do something new with his hair. Skull and Combs was recently recognized with a national award, but this may be the biggest challenge they've faced, yet. (16:53)

Lou Gramm is headlining the Milford Oyster Festival this weekend, and he was on with Chaz and AJ this morning. Lou talked about joining Foreigner, the first time he heard the band's music on the air, some stories of John Lennon and KISS, and his thoughts on the state of Foreigner in 2023.  Image Credit: REUTERS/Carlo Allegri 

Bridgeport's Amphitheater had to institute new rules in the suites, thanks to something that happened during the Goo Goo Dolls show in the Mayor's box. Plus, stories of being chased by the cops when they would just run you over. (0:00) WFSB's Scot Haney was completely tied up with weather updates because of the morning storms, so Caitlin Francis stepped in. Chaz and AJ asked her about the wedding she'll be attending, and how much money is appropriate to give as a gift. (10:48) Chaz and AJ brought Pat Oates into a round of "59 Cent Pyramid," where Chaz was giving and AJ was receiving. (17:54) Boss Keith's Top 5! He was big mad about the new "speed cameras" in the state, even though we don't know the locations of these cameras, and complained about construction, garbage and bears. (24:24)

Connoisseur Media's VP of Connecticut, Kristin Okesson, was in studio with Chaz and AJ to talk about this year's Surfside Hotel Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. It's coming back on August 26 and 27, but word of warning to anyone tempted to cheat; you will be found out.

Dumb Ass News - A backflip slip causes lip to rip, for this unfortunate rugby player. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spent money to bring AI Satan to the Tribe. What kind of questions would they like to have answered? (5:52) Movie guy Joe Meyers was on to talk about the continued dominance of "Barbie" at the box office, the host of Mattel-themed movies that are already on the way, and what the entertainment world has learned about this audience. (14:42) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to play a new game, where he would have to share a behind the scenes story about the artist that gets picked by the wheel. (28:18)

Former FBI agent Jeffrey Rinek was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his career, and book "In the Name of the Children." Rinek famously worked a confession from a serial killer, that he didn't even know he was looking for. He shares some details about that case, and the mental anguish his career has put him through.  Image Credit: ASphotowed / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Dr. Ron Clark took over Top 10 duties this morning, and asked the Tribe to identify the most common joint dislocations that come into the ER. Of course, he also had a story to share for each and every item on the list. (0:00) Comedian Paul Mecurio was in studio today, and tried to tell us all about the movie scene he was in with Megan Fox. It wound up being cut from the movie, and once you hear the details of what it's like to work with Paul, you'll understand why. (25:58)

WFSB's Joe Zone was in studio with Chaz and AJ, and shared some incredible stories from his illustrious career in broadcasting. From the harrowing moment he found out his wife was held hostage inside a prison, to the time Red Sox fans literally buried him live on the air, Joe has done it all. 

Fred Scholl is the director of the Cybersecurity Program at Quinnipiac University, and was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to share the top 5 dumb things we all do that could get us hacked. (0:00) What's the strangest thing you keep in your car? The calls from the Tribe were coming in faster than Chaz and AJ could get to them, as things like live tarantulas, music instruments, kerosene lamps and even a shrunken head were called in. (9:15) The horrifying sound of house explosion, that killed five people. A door cam from a neighbor caught the whole incident, which was strong enough to blow apart the screen door on their front porch. (23:50) Image Credit: Sashkinw / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Today's Stunt or Stupid started by looking like AJ had pulled a fast one on all of us. The "spicy wing challenge" ramps up the heat intensity, starting pretty basic, and AJ is guy who loves spicy food. By wing number 5, he was guzzling milk and barely able to speak. Chaz and AJ welcomed Jay from the Dew Drop Inn to the studio, as he admitted to bringing a special sauce out of retirement, as it had sent too many people to the hospital. 

A crime spree over the weekend involved stolen cars, swerving the vehicle towards police and citizens, and burning at least one vehicle. Chaz and AJ knew exactly why this is happening in several towns in the state. (0:00) Lionel Richie's cancellation of a show has angered thousands of fans, including Tricia, who had planned her 25th wedding anniversary around the show. She called in to explain what the cancellation announcement was like from the fans' perspective, and what this now means for a scheduled Connecticut show. (14:31) Dumb Ass News - Lady vs. robot in a grocery store. The lady was arrested, but which side are you on? (30:01) The Glastonbury Tickler has completely taken over Chaz and AJ's interest. A true crime story from several decades ago, that actually inspired a book! Author Teresa Cramer was on to talk about her memories of the tickler's reign. (37:52)

Peggy Jones was on live with Chaz and AJ to talk about her viral animal encounter. The headline says it all, attacked by snake, then attacked by a hawk that was attacking the snake. So, what the hell happened?  Image Courtesy Of Peggy Jones

Dumb Ass News - A Florida man managed to flood an emergency room, after pushing a patient and nurse. Of course, he also removed all of his clothes.  Nurse stories from the Tribe! Chaz and AJ asked them to call in their nurse stories, either as a nurse or as a patient. One thing is for sure, do not remove your catheter by yourself.  Has Olaf been fired? Last week, Olaf called in to tell Chaz and AJ he was about to be fired as he was already over an hour late for work, again! He was on with an update on his job status, plus an animal encounter from Warren involving bats.  Boss Keith is back, refreshed and relaxed from vacation. Just kidding, he's as loud and angry as ever with the Top 5 worst types of people to experience on vacation. 

Joe Carlone was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about this year's Dream Ride, coming up at the end of the month. AJ has participated many years in a row, and has a unique distinction for putting his athlete to sleep as they cruise together. 

Chaz and AJ were talking about the viral videos of the Montgomery melee on the dock, which everyone has seen except for Chaz. The Tribe called in their stories of having public fights, including on the softball field, and a bunch of drunken sailors in Gitmo. (0:00) Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to answer questions Chaz took from Tribe members at the Jelly Roll concert last night in Bridgeport. Plus, the death of The Band's Robbie Robertson, and some personal stories Jimmy had from working with him for the legendary Watkins Glen festival. (14:57) Dumb Ass News - The Glastonbury Tickler is not a new case, but one that Chaz and AJ have only recently become aware of. Brian Foley, former detective with the Hartford Police was on (reluctantly) to discuss what he remembers of the case. (26:31) Mayor Justin Ellicker from New Haven was on to assist in Stump the Chumps. The category was songs from the 1990's, and the Tribe was asked to hum the tune on the phone. (33:16) Image Credit: goodynewshoes / iStock / Ge

"Class Action Park" documentary writer and producer Seth Porges was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the infamous rides and attractions from New Jersey's Action Park. The waterslide that would leave riders missing teeth, the overloading of local ambulances, and "drunk driving" the ride. 

A woman was attacked by a snake that fell from the sky, then repeatedly attacked by a hawk that was attacking the snake. Chaz and AJ had some audio of the news report, and then took calls from the Tribe about their animal encounters. (0:00) Chaz and AJ spoke with an eyewitness of the cows on the loose in Connecticut, then continued to take animal encounter stories from the Tribe, including a rooster who was out for vengeance. (11:32) Dumb Ass News - A California man has been arrested over accusations of fondling women's feet, after breaking into their homes. (26:02) Image Credit: Clara Bastian / iStock / Getty Images Plus