Ashley and Brad Show

News; birthdays/events; some products at the grocery store are a HUGE waste of money (funny list); word of the day. News; game: is Ashley as smart as a 5th grader?; do you have any secret code words/phrases that you use with your s.o.?; if you could ban anything at the beach...what would it be? News; game: 80's song lyrics; the new way to have a water balloon fights; are you a mulitple? or is it weird when you find out your friend is one? News; game: movies trivia; 3 months of Summer...what are you hoping to accomplish?; goodbye/fun facts....chocolate pudding day...the soft, spoonable, custard dessert...originally it was egg that provided the thickening agent that made a pudding into a type of custard...however, we owe the instant process of this dessert to Alfred Bird, an English chemist and food manufacturer who, in 1837, invented egg-free custard powder for his wife, who was allergic to eggs. This innovation paved the way for modern instant puddings, making creamy desserts accessible to a wider audience without the need for eggs or complex cooking. His invention revolutionized dessert preparation. By 1918 the My‑T‑Fine brand begins selling what is described as the first boxed pudding mix. Today they are available for vegans too....using alternative milks, avocado, and even peanut butter.

News; birthdays/events; things we did as kids that would actually be considered 'bad parenting' today; word of the day. News; game: songs with dance or dancing in the title; has anyone ever revealed your 'big news' accidentally/prematurely?; amusement park or water park for the Summer? News; what's the best customer service you've received recently?; game:battle of the sexes 1; game:battle of the sexes 2. News; do you prefer social media over actual class reunions?; best movie snacks; goodbye/fun facts....national pralines day..French sugar industrialist, Marshal du Plessis-Praslin (1598-1675), originally inspired the early pralines. At the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte during the 17th century, du Plessis-Praslin created his first pralines, made with almonds and individually coated in caramelized sugar. The French settlers brought their recipe into Louisiana, an area of the United States where both sugar cane and pecan trees were plentiful. During the 19th century, New Orleans chefs substituted pecans for almonds, added cream to thicken the confection, and thus creating what is known throughout the Southern United States as the praline. A trip might be in order to truly appreciate the pralines American origins. Learn about the history of pralines on a walking tour in New Orleans' French Quarter, the birthplace of pralines in the United States.

News; birthdays/events; TSA warning to World Cup fans...but Ashley has a suggestion; word of the day. News; there are 4 different types of introverts; game: quiz; game: feud. News; toddler had a very unusual theme for his 3rd birthday party; is there a question you are tired of being asked?; what are you doing for July 4th? News; bunk bed injuries...have you ever hurt yourself in a bunk bed?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national eclair day...Eclairs are a particular pastry made from a dough called pate a choux that is piped it into an oblong shape using a pastry bag. Once baked, the eclair is light and crispy on the outside and hollow on the inside making it the perfect avenue for transporting creamy vanilla or chocolate creme. In some regions of the United States, Long Johns are marketed under the name eclairs. However, the two are not quite identical. Long Johns are made with donut pastry and typically filled with vanilla pudding or custard. The eclair, on the other hand, requires a little more effort and expense to make.

News; birthdays/events; how well is your brain functioning? (real age test); word of the day. News; game: songs with 'hey' in the lyrics; Summer camps....revamped!!; interesting dilemma...(Ashley's friend) as humans we tend to judge others...especially when it comes to children (having them, how they are being raised etc) do you ever feel like you have to defend your choices to others (in-laws, friends, etc)? News; game: TV show catchphrases; The World Cup and how the Japanese are setting the etiquette bar high; what kind of a dad are you...in comparison to your dad (Men's Health survey/list) News; game: password; funny/odd/weird things you've memorized; goodbye/fun facts....International Picnic Day invites everyone to embrace the simple joy of al fresco dining. This global celebration encourages friends, families, and communities to gather outdoors, share delicious food, and create lasting memories. The picnic as we know it today didn't exist until after the French Revolution when royal parks opened to the public for the first time, popularizing picnics. By the early 1800's the concept of picnic spreads to Britain and the rest of the Isles, with an official Picnic Society meeting regularly near the Pantheon in London. So...pack your favorite snacks, find a scenic spot, and enjoy the fresh air....you might even make some new friends.

News; birthdays/events; have you ever had a dream/nightmare alter your life?; word of the day. News; game: TV show catchphrases; what's worth vip/premier pricing? (first class? vip parking? etc); what fun work perk do you get? News; game: what year was it?; could 'fake shopping' be the new cool thing to do?; if you found a famous person's belongings...would you keep it as a souvenir? return it? expect a reward? News; game: Movies trivia; feel good story of the day; goodbye/fun facts....international waterfalls day invites everyone to pause and marvel at these natural wonders.. Waterfalls have a way of stopping us in our tracks. From the roar of Niagara to the misty veil of Angel Falls, each cascade tells its own story. This day celebrates not just their beauty but also their role in our world. They provide fresh water, support wildlife, they draw visitors from all corners. Waterfalls connect us to nature's raw power and grace, they sustain ecosystems, and communities often rely on them for clean water and energy. And If travel isn't an option, stream waterfall videos or documentaries. Plenty of high-quality films offer stunning views and relaxing sounds.

News; birthdays/events; how often do you update your devices?; word of the day. News; game: finish the name of these toys; have you seen the Japanese gorilla video? is it A.I.?!?!?; what's the last thing you accidentally broke at your house? News; game: battle of the sexes part 1; game: battle of the sexes part 2; what's your summer cocktail personality? News; have you ever gone home to use 'the facilities' because the public bathroom was so gross?; "how to" book from the 15-1800's...how did they do things?; goodbye/fun facts....national peanut butter cookie day. 3,500 years ago, indigenous peoples of the Americas, including Aztec and Inca cultures, ground roasted peanuts into a paste, creating an early forerunner to modern peanut butter used in sauces and foods. By 1916 Dr. George Washington Carver publishes the Tuskegee Institute bulletin "How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption," featuring several recipes for peanut-based cookies and desserts. Peanut butter cookies are incredibly easy to make: peanut butter, sugar, and eggs...and, yes, the fork marks on peanut butter cookies serve a critical functional purpose in addition to being decorative. Because peanut butter cookie dough is significantly denser, thicker, and higher in fat than many other cookie doughs, it does not spread naturally on its own in the oven.

News; birthdays/events; what was the best and the worst Summer job you ever had?; word of the day. News; would you like a cash app accessory?; game: prison commissary price is right; funny habits many of us have done but probably wouldn't admit (how many on this list have you done?) News; when you were a kid, what was the best snack to find in your lunchbox?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; best sunburn remedies. News; Father's day is coming up...do you know the backstory?; game: songs that ask questions; goodbye/fun facts....National Black Cow Day celebrates the delicious beverage also known as a Root Beer Float. That's right, the beverage made with root beer and vanilla ice cream is called a Black Cow. Frank J. Wisner from Cripple Creek, Colorado, invented the black cow. He was the owner of the Cripple Creek Cow Mountain Gold Mining Company. The story goes that one night he found himself staring out the window thinking about the line of soda waters that he was producing and as he was looking out the window, he went back to his bar and added a spoonful of vanilla ice cream to his favorite flavor of soda, Myers Avenue Red Root Beer. When he tasted it, he knew he had a hit. Wisner named the new creation Black Cow Mountain but the local children shortened the name to Black Cow. Some people even substitute vanilla ice cream with chocolate ice cream, making it a "brown cow."

News; birthdays/events; are there certain bands you want to see over and over...would you travel?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; 73 percent of Americans go back to their house for forgotten items when leaving on a road trip. News; roles that were so perfectly cast no one else could have played them; feel good story of the day; 3 words to live by...brief but great advice. News; here's an interesting way to help cope with stressful situations...would you try it?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Eat Flexitarian Day..for many people, a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle can be difficult to adopt because it's assumed that this limits many delicious foods—like beef, chicken, and bacon—and especially foods that satisfy savory cravings. Eating flexitarian is a great alternative and an opportunity for people to incorporate more plant-based foods that satisfy those cravings, with the option to enjoy meat or fish on occasion as well. It sparks curiosity by offering freedom. Studies link plant-rich eating with lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers...at the same time, eating less meat cuts greenhouse gas emissions and reduces resource use. Offering balance instead of all-or-nothing.

News; birthdays/events; right place, right time story; word of the day. News; would you let an A.I. robot clean your house?; strange Summer festival 2026; game: This is Jeopardy. News; easy bill splitting...because some restaurants won't split it for you; things you should never apologize for; game: Van Halen song intros. News; if you're not really a breakfast person but you want to lose weight would you do this?; game: General Trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national cheese day...While there are certainly some people who do not like cheese or cannot eat it for health reasons, most other people would agree that it is one of the best ingredients for food recipes that was ever invented. There are so many different kinds and varieties of cheese available from cultures the world over. Chemical analysis of perforated pottery from 5000 BC in Kuyavia in present-day Poland shows residues of milk fats, indicating that early farmers were straining curds and making a simple cheese thousands of years before written records. By the 8th century BCE Greek writers such as Homer and Aristotle describe sheep's and goat's milk cheeses, with the Odyssey depicting cheesemaking in caves... evidence that cheese was a staple food and trade product. So if you love cheese...try one of the more obsure/peculiar ones like: Gjetost Cheese ("yay-toast") from Norway or Drunken Goat Cheese from Spain.

News; birthdays/events; fun/funny/clever dog names; word of the day. News; non-Americans share what they think is the best American food(s)...no hot dogs or apple pie!!; game: outburst; how old is "too old" for rock stars to be on tour? News; how many apps do you have vs use...other categories that are similar; game: boomer trivia; if you could go back and change your college major...would you? News; David Rush's new record; game: harmonica songs; goodbye/fun facts....National Rocky Road Day is a day dedicated to the eating of Rocky Road ice cream; a dessert made from marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate. People have been enjoying this delicious combination for many years. There are varying accounts of the origin of this ice cream, as there often is with the creation of something new. Sometime during the late 1920s, William Dreyer used inspiration from his partner Joseph Edy's chocolate candy to make rocky road ice cream. Dryer did something he was probably told a hundred times not to do. He used his wife's sewing scissors to chop up marshmallows and walnuts and added them to chocolate ice cream. Another who laid claim to the creation of rocky road ice cream was George Farren. He had simply blended a candy bar into chocolate ice cream creating the creamy dessert. Although rocky road began as a chocolate-and-nut confection, it has evolved into distinct regional styles. In the United Kingdom, "rocky road" is usually a no-bake traybake made from crushed biscuits, cocoa, golden syrup, and marshmallows, while in New Zealand and Australia, versions often include coconut or glacé cherries.

News; birthdays/events; favorite Summer foods; word of the day. News; game: mindtrap; Summer swimming safety (not only for kids!); how important is 'good Wi-Fi' to you when you travel? News; game: name these 50 year old songs; has someone ever not gone out with you on a date because of your job?; can 'old technology' undermine modern systems? News; game: songs from 40 years ago; once popular home features that are fading fast; goodbye/fun facts....National Paperclip Day. This humble little invention comes in various forms, shapes, and sizes, has been around for a little under two centuries now, although who knows what the Egyptians invented to keep their papyri together. The first patent for the paperclip (a 'bent wire paper clip') was awarded to Samuel B. Fay in 1867, in the U.S. The original intent was to use it to attach tickets to fabric. However, its use for holding paper together quickly became apparent. Since then, 50 others also received patents for their versions of the paperclip. The story can be traced back to the German occupation of Norway (from 1940 to 1945), during World War II. Due to Johan Vaaler's paperclip design, it was (and still is) erroneously believed in his home country of Norway that he was the inventor of the paperclip. Therefore, in 1940, during the German occupation of Norway, students of Oslo University began to wear the paperclip as a non-violent symbol of resistance, unity, and national pride. There is an American documentary that traces the story of the inception of the Paper Clips Project, which began as a project at Whitwell Middle School, Tennessee to raise awareness about the 6 million Jewish lives lost during the Holocaust.

News; birthdays/events; are you lacking in fun?; word of the day. News; funny/punny store names have you seen?; game: slogan game; is it ok to give an Amazon wish list to people for celebrations? News; funny acts of 'mild vandalism' (Buzzfeed list); game: songs with 'man' in the title; funny story of the day. News; most tear jerking films of all time; game: 3 word movie title clue; goodbye/fun facts....World Otter Day occurs on the last Wednesday of May, which is May 27 this year. Otters are beautiful, playful animals that live in wetlands across the world. Species are declining due to habitat destruction, reduction of prey, roadkill, and illegal trade for fur and as pets. There are 13 different species, 12 of which are disappearing. Otters may look playful and carefree, but they play a powerful role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Unlike most marine mammals, sea otters have almost no insulating blubber and instead rely on extraordinarily dense fur. Their fur, which can exceed 1 million hairs per square inch, traps air next to the skin like a dry suit. Otters are found all over the world....though about 90% of all sea otters live on the coast of Alaska...Otters form "rafts," where they hold hands to avoid drifting apart. Some rafts can include up to 20 otters. This behavior showcases their highly social nature. there's a great documentary on national geographic called Billy & Molly: an otter love story.

News; birthdays/events; are you team gas or team charcoal?; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; 7 months til Christmas...anything you plan to start doing now to make life easier later? News; if you had the money to spend at a celebrity auction: which celebrity would you want to 'win' lunch with?; Money magazine's list of favorite inexpensive summer activities; a new study says if you to do these things your days will be positive...but there is one thing that can it really challenging. News; 2026 list of best beaches; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Bath Bomb Day is a day to celebrate self-care and relaxation with the use of bath bombs which were created by Mo Constantine, one of the co-founders of Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetic. She always wanted to indulge in luxurious baths, but her skin was sensitive and easily irritated when she tried conventional bubble bath products...so in 1989, she went into her garden shed and blended baking soda and citric acid for a fizzy effect. She then got creative with colors, essential oils, and add-ins like flower petals and sea salt. The first bath bomb was born right then and there! You can make your own with just a few simple ingredients and you can modify them to include any essential oil you love!