Episodes

  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-18
    Mar 19 2026

    News; birthdays/events; do you consider your 'carbon footprint' when you order things online?; word of the day.

    News; game: NHL trivia; 1st world problems...new toilet paper trends; what elementary school kids want to be taught in school (list)

    News; can you pass this mobility test?; game: Mind the Gap 1; game: Mind the Gap 2.

    News; what's a small life hack that works for you everytime? (list); Esquire has a list of rules that every man should follow; goodbye/fun facts....National Awkward Moments Day. Awkward moments are one of the most universal human experiences-- but today we celebrate of all those times when we've said or done something that we wish we could immediately undo because it's just so embarrassing! You know those social slip-ups and cringe-worthy situations...but they usually make for great stories later. In 1872 Charles Darwin publishes "The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals," giving one of the first scientific accounts of blushing as a physical sign of social self‑consciousness. The 1984 John Hughes film Sixteen Candles puts teen awkwardness on the big screen...and in 1999 'cringe comedy' is part of TV shows like The Office and Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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    42 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-17
    Mar 18 2026

    News; birthdays/events; weird/funny ways your car hurt you; word of the day.

    News; where would you think the best coffee shops in the world are? in the 15 only 2 are in America; game: Irish bad dad jokes; do you leave your trash behind at the theater (movie or venue)?

    News; returning to the office...what if there were just more people there...like "window workers"?; game: can you name these songs played on the tin whistle?; our kids apparently aren't as cute as we think they are!

    News; according to good housekeeping professional organizers...if you're doing spring cleaning...you can throw these things out; game: Brad reads 80's lyrics; goodbye/fun facts....not only is it St. Patty/Paddy day...it's also the beginning of March Madness.....with the first four playing tonight. The NCAA basketball tournament is the result of Ohio State University coach Harold Olsen's efforts to establish a postseason national basketball competition. The tournament kicked-off in 1939, originally involving only 8 teams...today, 68 college basketball teams play against each other for the title of national champion. It wasn't until the eighties that the moniker "March Madness" began to be associated with the NCAA basketball competition, all thanks to sportscaster Brent Musberger. Over the course of three weeks, teams play against each other and must make it through the different rounds of their bracket until we get to The Final Four which will start on Saturday, April 4, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the national championship game on Monday, April 6.

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    42 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-16
    Mar 17 2026

    News; birthdays/events; 30% of us have had food stuck in our teeth and no one said anything!; word of the day.

    News; game: quiz; game: feud; do you have friends/family who get great discounts in their industry that they pass on to you?

    News; St. Patty's Day is tomorrow...do you go out and have fun or stay home away from the chaos?; funny things kids have said to you (list); goat yoga, puppy yoga, and now this....

    News; did you see the live nation employee texts/emails!?!?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national driving instructor day...driving instructors have a very difficult job! Preparing drivers with rules of the road, sign memorization, safety issues---not to mention they are literally risking their own lives at times by giving the driver's seat over to someone who is unqualified and a complete novice. The first mandatory national driving test was introduced in 1899 in France, and around the US states were joining in on the practice of requiring licenses for drivers which eventually developed into the need for instructors to teach all of these drivers how to drive. In the US there is no single national standard for becoming a driving instructor, so qualification rules differ markedly...though many states require a high school diploma, at least two to five years of clean driving experience, a background check. Do you think you have what it takes to teach a complete stranger how to drive?

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    44 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-13
    Mar 14 2026

    News; birthdays/events; do you panic when you see a cop car behind you even if you really haven't done anything wrong?; word of the day.

    News; do you have/use business cards?; game: 80s guitar licks; according to an etiquette expert in the U.K....we're eating our breakfast cereal all wrong!

    News; if you happen to have the same name as someone famous...should they be able to stop you from using your own name?; game: mindtrap; what would make you demand a refund on a hotel room or rental car? (USA Today list)

    News; if the house next door (or across the street) from your best friend was for sale...would you want to live there?;
    game: songs with rain or thunder; goodbye/fun facts....National Coconut Torte Day--A torte is basically a cake without flour. It is a dense, multi-layered cake made with breadcrumb or groundnut base and layered with a heavy helping of cream, jam, buttercream, ganache, or fruit. Flour-based cakes typically rely on gluten development and chemical leavening for lift and a tender crumb. Tortes often rely on whipped eggs, nut meals, or carefully handled batters for a tighter, more luxurious bite. Coconut is well-known for its nutrients, such as vitamin B6, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Indulge your sweet cravings while eating healthy.

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    42 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-12
    Mar 13 2026

    News; birthdays/events; communal TV viewing parties...the new trend at bars; word of the day.

    News; game: guitar licks from the 1980's; do you really think feng shui can adjust your energy?; what snacks do you leave out for the Amazon/delivery drivers...(Ashley does...Brad does not!)

    News; game: everybody knows; spring break...what are you doing with the kids?; Askmen came up with a list of things they say make men "wimpy"...do you agree with this list?

    News; game: outburst; current 'unclaimed baggage' list items; goodbye/fun facts....National Alfred Hitchcock Day---he was a pioneering film director who brought us some of our favorite classic horror films. He developed innovative filmmaking techniques that influenced generations of future filmmakers and changed the way we view horror and mystery. He directed over 50 films in his career and became an expert at nerve-wracking suspense, twist endings, and psychologically complex characters. So why is march 12th hitchcock day since it's not his birthday or day he died... the origins of March 12 as National Alfred Hitchcock Day remain a mystery — a fitting tribute for the Master of Suspense himself. And he's actually Sir Alfred Hitchcock...He was knighted in 1979, shortly before his death in his sleep in his Los Angeles home.

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    37 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-11
    Mar 12 2026

    News; birthdays/events; if you could get an unlimited gift card...where would it be? (restaurant, clothing store, something else?); word of the day.

    News; 35% of seats at most pro sports are empty on any given game, if prices were reasonable, would you go...either to learn about the sport or just to get out?; game: Brad reads 80's lyrics; gen z is really getting into 'grandma hobbies'...what are these?

    News; do you belong to a bunch of groups/organizations? are there some that you've been in for a long time but have "outgrown"?; game: March Madness college basketball quiz; do you own a patent on something? or know someone who does?

    News; celebrity name anagrams...what can you make out of your name?; game: movies trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national wash your nose day....not the outside--the inside! as in nasal flushing/irrigation. Our noses are the bedrock inlet to our eyes, ears, and lungs. This means that it's also the easiest nest location for bacteria and viruses. There are many ways to wash your nose: nasal sprays or nebulizers from doctors or neti pot. It does take some getting used to...and you have to use distilled water or boil and cool water on the stove. It helps to reduce nasal swelling, which ultimately leads to an increase in airflow and clear all that icky out and people have been doing this since 1,000 BC...

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    41 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-10
    Mar 11 2026

    News; birthdays/events; when a project that should take 5-10 minutes takes 2 hours (Ashley story); word of the day.

    News; study of the biggest dating turn offs....but aren't these things turn offs to everyone?!?!; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; did you see the spring training exhibition game with the little boy who gave back the foul ball?

    News; game: battle of sexes part 1; game: battle of sexes part 2; do you always check your fast food order to make sure it's correct before you drive off?

    News; are you watching the Paralympic games?; do you have a 'go-to' party trick? something fun to bring energy to a boring party?; goodbye/fun facts....national ranch (dressing) day. The story of ranch dressing dates back several decades, to the late 1940s. In fact, the claim to the first creation of this strictly American condiment goes to a man named Steve Henson who originally thought of the concoction of buttermilk and herbs when he was working in Alaska. After moving to California and purchasing the Hidden Valley dude ranch in California, Henson started serving and selling his salad dressing commercially. Ranch style dressing was originally sold as dry packets of herbs and spices that were meant to be mixed with milk and mayonnaise (which is the best tasting). Today ranch is one of the most popular salad dressings and condiments that is sold in the United States. Americans consume over $1 billion worth of ranch annually.

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    42 mins
  • Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-03-09
    Mar 10 2026

    News; birthdays/events; we're all extra tired because we lost an hour of sleep...but what if our work/school days started later?; word of the day.

    News; game: quiz; game: feud; HR managers reveal the most unusual questions people have asked in a job interview.

    News; when animals (birds, squirrels, cats, etc) end up in a sports event bad things can happen; do you "exaggerate" on your taxes?; it's one thing to trick your kids (sometimes) but do you think you could trick yourself to fall asleep?

    News; soccer has the most fans worldwide...but where does American football rank on the list...what about other sports?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national meatball day--a tasty and versitile comfort food. Most people may associate them with Italian cuisine but early recipes for meatballs are found in ancient Chinese, Arabic and Roman texts—and every culture seems to have their own version! Beef, pork, and veal are most popular, but they can be made with chicken, fish or even vegan. Meatballs are made by taking ground or minced meat such as beef, pork or lamb, mixing it with spices, breadcrumbs, rice, eggs or other ingredients and then rolling it into a ball to be cooked. Cooking methods vary and include frying, braising or baking. You can buy them in the frozen section of the grocery store too...and did you know Swedish furniture chain IKEA's foot court is known for their meatballs. In fact, IKEA sells a whopping billion meatballs every year

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    39 mins