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.

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.

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.

News; birthdays/events; are you more excited for the Superbowl or the Olympics...both? neither?; word of the day.

News; a new shower trick that could make you smarter; which song best describes your life?; game: songs with laughter.

News; generation z's work ethic is strong according to a new study; house and car maintenance to do in February; game: top songs from 1986.

News; we'd love to hear from our listeners...what are you an expert in?; game: Superbowl trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Carrot Cake Day celebrates one of our favorite desserts. Carrots contain a natural sweetness that's just perfect for cake. Many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce carrots were used as a substitute. Eating carrots has a host of health benefits. Research shows they can reduce the risk of cancer, slow down the aging process, cleanse toxins from your body, and improve the condition of your teeth and gums...and adding some cream cheese frosting just make it delicious!

News; birthdays/events; carscrolling' is the new pause button; word of the day.

News; game: quiz; game: feud; has a movie (or TV show) changed the way you live or do things because the message was so powerful?

News; can't get motivated to get stuff done? host an "admin night"; were you the 'teacher's pet' at school...did that translate to the workplace?; would you hire a 'sleep coach'?

News; have you/would you travel to a city (in the U.S.) just to see if their 'famous' food is all it's cracked up to be?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Heavenly Hash Day...the dessert that combines marshmallows (which can be a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme, or a combination of the 2) plus nuts, and chocolates into a heavenly mix. There are many ways to enjoy Heavenly Hash, including candy, ice cream, and fruit salads. The Elmer Candy Corporation of New Orleans invented heavenly hash in 1923 which was first introduced it as an Easter candy called the "Heavenly Hash Egg,". You can make your own...lots of recipes available online...or for a lighter option, make a healthier Heavenly Hash. Use dark chocolate, fresh fruit, and low-fat yogurt or whipped cream.

News; birthdays/events; do you like "drive thru" animal parks?; word of the day.

News; should the Superbowl be moved to Saturday?; game: songs with saxophones; reasons you don't your work done (Career Builder list)

News; should AI songs be excluded from winning a Grammy?; game: scattergories;
inventions you thought were silly...but they are actually genius! A&B each have one of the things on this list.

News; how do you deal when your s.o. has completely opposite taste in food or music?;
game: pop culture jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Brussel Sprouts Day...these green superfoods come with a plethora of health benefits and can put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. They are produced mainly in the United States and Europe. Brussels sprouts were first found in the northern European region during the 5th century and were extremely popular in the southern Netherlands and eventually northern Europe. Then, in the late 18th century, French settlers brought Brussels sprouts to Louisiana, marking the beginning of the production of this crop. A Cornwall College study explains that a chemical in Brussels sprouts makes them taste bitter to people with a certain gene mutation....but if you just haven't had them in awhile because your mom boiled them and they were soggy and gross....give them another try and roast them!!

News; birthdays/events; have you ever 'made a deal' in a restaurant...where is the best place?; word of the day.

News; do you put ketchup or salsa on anything that seems "wrong"?; game: songs with famous bass lines; what's the one expense that you absolutely hate paying every month?

News; what food does your mom/dad/granparent make that no one else can even touch?;
game: song titles "my____"; funny feel good story of the day.

News; game: movies trivia; motion sickness can occur in more places than just a car? (funny list); goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle day...With the advent of digital entertainment, some people may think that the common puzzle may be falling by the wayside.
But National Puzzle Day is the perfect chance to go back to basics: do a jigsaw puzzle, solve a crossword puzzle or buy a Rubik's Cube, or you can even download dozen of puzzle games on your phone. While puzzles, as we know them today, are a fairly modern invention, the idea of taking words and using them creatively dates back to ancient Roman times. The first jigsaw puzzles were developed in the mid-1700s, by a British cartographer --John Spilsbury. He started by fastening a map of Europe onto some wood and then cutting out each country. These were then used to teach children about the different countries on the continent. Study after study shows that playing any type of puzzle, soduko, wordle etc is great for your keeping your brain young!"

News; birthdays/events; you couldn't pay me enough to (fill in the blank); word of the day.

News; experts say we should be leaning in to our nostalgia/inner child; game: Shawshank Redemption movie quiz; if you job offered free snacks...which ones would make you happiest?

News; what's your favorite Superbowl commerical of all time?; game: 3 word TV show descriptions; what movie 'gut punches' you every time?

News; would you rather watch a 5 part TV series or a movie?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid-redemption; goodbye/fun facts....national kazoo day...The kazoo has a rich history and roots in African musical instruments. It became popular in the United States in the 1840s but the first kazoos were made by Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker....by the 1930's the kazoo became a common element in American folk music, often seen in jug bands. By the 1970's rock musicians began using kazoos for their quirky sound, reflecting its influence and adaptability across various musical genres and if you can hum...you can play a kazoo! no talent required: and they are affordable--or you can make your own-all you need is a cardboard tube, wax paper, rubber bands, and scissors.