Solo Prep April 2, 2021

NOTE: Subscribers can download the DIY graphics, sales one sheets and audio clips on the Show Prep page here with their login or in the shared Dropbox folder.  

Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, cases are rising sharply in this US state  

Infections and hospitalizations in Michigan have risen sharply in recent weeks. The state has added more Covid-19 cases per capita than any other state. Officials blame a more contagious variant and a premature return to prepandemic behaviors. On a brighter note, 30% of the country has received at least one shot of a vaccine. And so far nobody has sprouted an extra arm. (Additional Out) Hence why Texas and Florida are acting like this was all a bad dream.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, sales of these two luxury cars are booming  

Sales of Bentleys and Lamborghinis are booming. Auto sales as a whole have suffered from factory shutdowns and other disruptions during the pandemic. But sales of super-expensive cars like Ferraris, Bentleys and Lamborghinis finished 2020 at a blistering pace. One of the main reasons appears to be the fact that rich people are bored because they are not able to go on trips. I guess that’s one way to celebrate getting a stimulus check you didn’t need. (Additional out) You know you’re loaded when your answer to boredom is dropping six figures on a new ride.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, some of the insane things they’re putting peeps in  

Peeps have officially gone too far, overshooting their comeback with Peeps Lattes, Peeps Smoothies, Peeps cereal, Peeps Pepsi and even Peeps clogs. After a short hiatus, the sugary, marshmallow candy has bounced back with a vengeance just in time for Easter. Which makes sense being that I’ve never seen a single person eat one. (Additional out) Despite the fact that no one missed them.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, how the ‘Cash Me Ousside’ girl made a million in six hours  

‘Cash Me Ousside’ girl Bhad Bhabie made $1 million dollars in six hours by joining OnlyFans a week after turning 18. Daniel Bregoli, who originally gained fame after an appearance on the Dr. Phil show went viral, went on to become a rapper and Instagram influencer that goes by Bhad Babie. Yesterday she joined subscription website OnlyFans and has already broken the site’s record. Which I was hoping was an April Fool’s joke but unfortunately it was not. (Additional out) But I’m sure it’s all above board.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: We may all be paying more for toilet paper soon. This week the maker of Scott, Cottonelle and Viva announced that it will begin to raise prices on some products later this year. I will not be deterred by the increase, because toilet paper is one thing I never skimp on. What about you, what's the main thing you never buy the generic brand for?  

Contest Tease: Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how many people are constantly doing this? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] Feel like you’re on the internet all day? Well, you’re not alone. According to a new Pew Research survey, what percentage of people admit to near constant internet use?    

A: 21%  

B: 31%  

C: 41%  

Answer: B, 31% of respondents say they’re almost constantly on the internet and people over 30 are driving the surge. So at least I’m not the only one who finds the end of the internet daily.  

[DIY Feature] Fast Five Fridays: If you can name five in five seconds you’ll win _________. Call for your chance to win.  

Fast Five Friday Topic:  Pie  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 of the 10 worst pies in the world according to Taste Atlas dot com (Pork Pie – UK, Banoffee Pie – England, Mince Pie – Europe, Sweet Potato Pie – US, Pecan Pie – US, Pie and Mash – UK, Melton Mowbray Pork Pie – Europe, Steak and Ale Pie – Europe, Sharlotka – Russia, Zwiebelkuchen – Germany)  

Name 5 of the top 10 most popular pies in America according to a Harris Poll (Applie, Pizza, Chocolate or Chocolate Cream, Pecan, Cherry, Pumpkin, Key Lime, Cocunut Cream, Chicken Pot Pie, Lemon Merengue)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Infections and hospitalizations in Michigan have risen sharply in recent weeks. The state has added more Covid-19 cases per capita than any other state. Officials blame a more contagious variant and a premature return to prepandemic behaviors. On a brighter note, 30% of the country has received at least one shot of a vaccine. And so far nobody has sprouted an extra arm.  

2) Sales of Bentleys and Lamborghinis are booming. Auto sales as a whole have suffered from factory shutdowns and other disruptions during the pandemic. But sales of super-expensive cars like Ferraris, Bentleys and Lamborghinis finished 2020 at a blistering pace. One of the main reasons appears to be the fact that rich people are bored because they are not able to go on trips. You know you’re loaded when your answer to boredom is dropping six figures on a new ride.  

3) Peeps have officially gone too far, overshooting their comeback with Peeps Lattes, Peeps Smoothies, Peeps cereal, Peeps Pepsi and even Peeps clogs. After a short hiatus, the sugary, marshmallow candy has bounced back with a vengeance just in time for Easter. Which makes sense being that I’ve never seen a single person eat one.  

4) ‘Cash Me Ousside’ girl Bhad Bhabie made $1 million dollars in six hours by joining OnlyFans a week after turning 18. Daniel Bregoli, who originally gained fame after an appearance on the Dr. Phil show went viral, went on to become a rapper and Instagram influencer that goes by Bhad Bhabie. Yesterday she joined subscription website OnlyFans and has already broken the site’s record. But I’m sure it’s all above board.  

5) Feel like you’re on the internet all day? Well, you’re not alone. According to a new Pew Research survey, 31% of people admit to near-constant internet use and people over 30 are driving the surge. So at least I’m not the only one who finds the end of the internet daily.  

What's The Main Thing You Never Skimp On?  

We may all be paying more for toilet paper soon. This week the maker of Scott, Cottonelle and Viva announced that it will begin to raise prices on some products later this year. I will not be deterred by the increase, because toilet paper is one thing I never skimp on. What about you, what's the main thing you never buy the generic brand for? We posed those questions to our  _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll below to weigh in, then listen Monday at _______ to hear the results.  

(Upload audio from your best calls)  

(Web polls)  

What’s the main product you refuse to buy the generic brand of?  

Toilet paper  

Paper towels  

Soft drinks  

Chips  

Sandwich meat  

Household cleaners  

Laundry detergent  

Deodorant  

Dog food  

(Other suggestions from on-air)

Leave a comment