News; birthdays/events; game: TV shows audio; word of the day.

News; what skills take only a few minutes to learn but can come in handy your entire life?;
Mind the gap pt 1; Mind the gap pt 2.

News; would you rather admit your age, weight, or salary?; textured treadmills?; have you noticed the NFL pre game tunnel is turning into a fashion show.

News; Matthew McConaughey is kind of sort of standing up to A.I.; we talked about neighborhood factory smells...what about neighborhood sounds?; goodbye/fun facts....National Quinoa Day...a known superfood, quinoa is full of dietary fiber and proteins. Originally cultivated in South America, the popularity of the grain spread in the U.S. as a gluten-free alternative to wheat and wheat-based dishes. Quinoa has been cultivated for thousands of years by the Andean people. In an area where few crops could survive, quinoa grew easily. A particularly resilient plant, quinoa can survive drought, hail, high salinity, wind, and frost, which is a good thing in a place like the Andes. Most commercial quinoa will already be washed and have the saponin removed but it's a good idea to rinse it just before you use it.

News; birthdays/events COACH; do you use different sponges in your house to clean different things? (Ashley does!!); word of the day.

News; game: celebrity authors; double standard: if baseball players can throw balls into the stands...why is it not okay for football players to do it?; most popular sandwich in the U.S.

News; game: what year was it?; underhanded insults/phrases that people use which come across really rude; "Karen" is so yesterday!!

News; game: popular songs lyrics; do you check in with your loved ones every day or several days a week?; goodbye/fun facts....National Bagel Day pays homage to this dense and delectable bread, celebrating the diverse range of bagels now available and the history of a type of bread that is over 600 years old--they've been around since the 14th century and were first recorded as being handed out to women who had just undergone childbirth in Poland and today bagels can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets and of course deli's. Bagels made the jump to America with a massive Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s that firmly entrenched itself in New York City where it thrived but they didn't make their way to the national scale until the mid 20th-century where automation made mass manufacturing much more efficient. If you see the word beigel, then it's not a typo, bagels are also known as beigels, it's just the old fashioned spelling. The name bagel itself also comes from the German for 'bracelet'.

News; birthdays/events; worst games of all time according to geek rating; word of the day.

News; features in cars that should make a comeback (list); what would it take to get you to pick up and move to a new city/state?; game: David Letterman trivia.

News; where do you go/what do you do to cheer yourself up?; when the weather is to "wintery" for you...do you do movie marathons or get back in the warm bed and nap?; game: Ken Jennings Jeopardy questions.

News; how to be an unbothered person; game: guess the song with the letter o;
goodbye/fun facts....National Take the Stairs Day ...supported by the American Lung Association in an effort to help people have healthier lungs and bodies. We're not moving as much as we should. To top it, the air we breathe gets increasingly unhealthy. Over 3.7 million Americans live with chronic lung diseases like asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease or lung cancer. Climbing stairs strengthens muscles, joints and bones as well as contributing to heart health...The good thing about stairs is you'll find them everywhere: at the office, apartment complexes, malls....any place that has more than 1 story.

News; birthdays/events; when was the last time you changed your voicemail outgoing message?; word of the day.

News; when mom isn't home to cook...does dad let have kids whatever they want?; game: baby boomer trivia; are you more apt to 'give back' if it makes you feel patriotic?

News; have you ever had to fire anyone? how do you do it?; game: getting to know you;
all the holiday bills coming in? there might be a way to make it cheaper.

News; do you hide your favorite food? (from roommates, spouses, kids); game: who wants to be a fake millionaire?; goodbye/fun facts....National Peach Melba Day...A decadent, sticky, sweet melange of peaches, raspberry sauce and ice cream. Made for and named in honor of the famous australian opera singer Nellie MelbaWhile establishing her career on the opera circuit, soprano Nellie frequently stayed in London, and she enjoyed nothing more than eating out, often opting for the restaurants of the esteemed chef, Auguste Escoffier who was known for his lavish feasts, which often featured up to 11 courses, and occasionally, he would create something special for famous guests.

News; birthdays/events; best smells (list from around the world); word of the day.

News; MTV trivia; game: quiz; game: feud.

News; best national parks to visit in the winter; essential' household items you should never throw away; have you ever gotten hurt playing with your kids? (funny story from Poland)

News; smart dog escapes from animal shelter...funny video; game: calendar trivia;
goodbye/fun facts....national kettlebell day. The kettlebell, cast-iron weight, shaped like a cannonball with a handle...it's origins trace back to 18th-century Russia, where it was initially used as a counterweight for measuring goods. Over time, Russian farmers and strongmen began using kettlebells for strength training. In 1948, kettlebell lifting became the national sport of the Soviet Union. Circus strongmen frequently demonstrated their power with the kettlebell. Some of these circus folk even came to America with their kettlebells, establishing their gyms here, and introducing the American public to this cool new fitness fad. By the 1950s, this new trend had almost vanished from all fitness centers and gyms, however, and would only come back years later. Kettlebells are a great workout tool, burning more calories than your average exercise...an elliptical machine burns only 50 to 125 calories during the same time a kettlebell exercise would burn 300 calories.

News; birthdays/events (LAURALEE'S BIRTHDAY...Ashley's sister); there's goat yoga, cow cuddling farms, and bunny island...fun or gross?; word of the day.

News; game: 1976 trivia; do you use your kids as an excuse to buy something you want?;
Buzzfeed list of movies that have a different takeaway when you watch again as an adult.

News; game: #1 hits from 1976; best travel destinations for 2026; pop culture as courses in college...currently: Taylor Swift, The Beatles, The Golden Girls...what/who do you think would make a good artist to study on the collegiate level?

News; game: I should have known that...yes or no?; do you believe these 'fuel myths'?;
goodbye/fun facts....national apricot day...related to the peach, the apricot's velvety flesh is quite similar. However, the texture of the golden-orange fruit is firmer, and the flavor more tart than its cousin's. Apricots originated in northeastern China near the Russian border in ancient times. Later, the fruit was introduced to Europe and Armenia. The apricot found its way to North America when English colonists settled in Virginia. The apricot is a versatile ingredient lending itself to both sweet and savory dishes. Perfect for snacking, apricots are the best fresh off the tree...and dried, they are delicious in healthy granola or a salad. Plus they are loaded with vitamins including Vitamin C, B-6, Magnesium, Iron, and Calcium, and are also an excellent source of fiber.

News; birthdays/events; did you ever belong to a celebrity fan club...do they even still exist?; word of the day.

News; people born in January might get shortchanged in the birthday present department;
if you borrowed something and ruined it...would you come clean or pin it someone else?;
game: prison commissary price is right.

News; Buzzfeed list of 'outdated' home trends that need to make a comeback; CES 2026 gadgets; game: word ladder.

News; do you prefer a weighted blanket or electric blanket in the Winter?; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....show and tell at work day...just like you used to do in kindergarten-- but this day is for adults to indulge themselves! While the exact origins of the activity are unknown, one of the first references to show and tell was in the 1954 journal "Childhood Education." The activity can help children build storytelling abilities, bridge the school and home, encourage bonds with one another, and enhance their communication skills....and the same can happen for adults at the workplace.

News; birthdays/events; are you a fan or a fantatic?; word of the day.

News; new app for watching TV...but works like a dating app; game: outburst; the new bedtime alarm trend.

News; most people would choose this food for their last meal...Ashley would even eat this;
game: I should have known that; 38% of men think women should never do this.

News; the great sandwich survey 2026; game: everybody knows; goodbye/fun facts....national tempura day...Although the Portuguese living in Nagasaki in the 16th century introduced it, tempura...or deep frying food in it's distinctive batter, as no bread crumbs are used--has become entrenched in Japanese culture. The great thing about this batter is that it is highly versatile and so it can be teamed with a wide range of seafood, vegetables, and meat. And if you want something sweet, you can even make tempura with chocolate and ice cream.