Solo Prep January 22, 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, this blockbuster film has been delayed again  

We’ll have to wait even longer to watch the new James Bond film No Time To Die. MGM announced yesterday that the film which was set to open on April 2nd after multiple delays has been pushed back again to October 8th. That’s a full 18 months after the new Bond film starring Daniel Craig was set to open. This better be the greatest movie ever made. (Additional out) Just throw it online and charge us $20 for it, come on we need content!  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, the percentage of Americans who now say they’ll get the vaccine  

66% of Americans now say they’ll try to get the vaccine when it’s available to them, that’s up from just 51% in October. Dr. Fauci says he’s confident the US “can and should” vaccinate up to 85% of the adult US population by summer’s end. Elsewhere the UK is considering closing its borders to contain the new variants and Japan insists the Tokyo Olympics will go on this summer, despite rumors of cancellation. Inviting people from all over the world to converge on a city with 14 million people during a pandemic, sounds like a great idea. (Additional out) I hope so, I’ve been training my whole life for the race-walking competition.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, Shaq told this NBA player to his face that he doesn’t have what it takes to be a top player  

Shaq told Donovan Mitchell to his face that he doesn’t have what it takes to be a top player in the league. During halftime of the Jazz-Pelicans game Shaq went on a rant about why he doesn’t think the Jazz point-guard is a superstar. Afterwards in a post-game interview on Inside the NBA Shaq straight up told Mitchell “you don’t have what it takes to get to the next level” to which he awkwardly responded ‘aight.’ Granted it’s a little easier to tell someone exactly what you think of them when you’re literally a giant. (Additional out) Can we please have Shaq and Barkley host the next Oscars?  

Tease: In _____ minutes, what won the Podcast of the Year award  

“Office Ladies” won Podcast of the Year last night at iHeartRadio’s Podcast Awards. The podcast features Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey talking about the beloved sitcom. “Pod Save America” took home best News Podcast, “All The Smoke” won best Sports Podcast and best Crime Podcast went to “Crime Junkie”. Sadly, my aunt’s podcast about her cats was snubbed again this year. (Additional Out) I’m assuming Joe Rogan won best podcast to listen to when you’re high.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: There’s a new wristband called Moonbeam One that alerts bosses if their employees are unhappy. The gadget links to a mobile phone app and web interface and has two buttons, one yellow and one blue. The employee presses the yellow one if they’re unhappy and the blue one if they are sad. What do you think, would you wear a wristband that tells your boss you’re unhappy?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, which one of these crazy new Oklahoma state proposed bills is real? The correct answer wins ________.  

[Contest setup] An Oklahoma state representative has proposed a bill that, if passed, would go into effect on November 1st. What is the bill looking to establish?  

A: A highway with no speed limit  

B: A bigfoot hunting season  

C: Mandated casual Fridays  

Answer: B, the proposed bill would establish a hunting season dedicated to ‘bigfoot’, drafting rules, annual dates, hunting licenses and fees for anyone wishing to shoot the elusive creature. It’s good to see the Oklahoma legislature addressing the real problems in our country.  

[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:  Apps  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 of the 10 most downloaded apps right now in the iTunes App store (Signal, Telegram, TikTok, Zoom, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Mesenger, Snapchat, Gmail)  

Name 5 of the top 10 best dating apps according to CNet.com (Bumble, Hinge, Tinder, OkCupid, Coffee Meets Bagel, Happn, The League, Her, Clover, Plenty of Fish)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) We’ll have to wait even longer to watch the new James Bond film No Time To Die. MGM announced yesterday that the film which was set to open on April 2nd after multiple delays has been pushed back again to October 8th. That’s a full 18 months after the new Bond film starring Daniel Craig was set to open. This better be the greatest movie ever made.  

2) 66% of Americans now say they’ll try to get the vaccine when it’s available to them, that’s up from just 51% in October. Dr. Fauci says he’s confident the US “can and should” vaccinate up to 85% of the adult US population by summer’s end. Elsewhere the UK is considering closing its borders to contain the new variants and Japan insists the Tokyo Olympics will go on this summer, despite rumors of cancellation. I hope so, I’ve been training my whole life for the race-walking competition.  

3) Shaq told Donovan Mitchell to his face that he doesn’t have what it takes to be a top player in the league. During halftime of the Jazz-Pelicans game Shaq went on a rant about why he doesn’t think the Jazz point-guard is a superstar. Afterwards in a post-game interview on Inside the NBA Shaq straight up told Mitchell “you don’t have what it takes to get to the next level” to which he awkwardly responded ‘aight.’ Granted it’s a little easier to tell someone exactly what you think of them when you’re literally a giant.  

4) “Office Ladies” won Podcast of the Year last night at iHeartRadio’s Podcast Awards. The podcast features Office stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey talking about the beloved sitcom. “Pod Save America” took home best News Podcast, “All The Smoke” won best Sports Podcast and best Crime Podcast went to “Crime Junkie”. Sadly, my aunt’s podcast about her cats was snubbed again this year.  

5) An Oklahoma state representative has proposed a bigfoot hunting bill that, if passed, would go into effect on November 1st. The proposed bill would establish a hunting season dedicated to ‘bigfoot’, drafting rules, annual dates, hunting licenses and fees for anyone wishing to shoot the elusive creature. It’s good to see the Oklahoma legislature addressing the real problems in our country.  

Would You Wear A Wristband That Tells Your Boss You’re Unhappy?  

There’s a new wristband called Moonbeam One that alerts bosses if their employees are unhappy. The gadget links to a mobile phone app and web interface and has two buttons, one yellow and one blue. The employee presses the yellow one if they’re unhappy and the blue one if they are sad. Its aimed at companies who wish to monitor the wellbeing of staff working from home. What do you think, would you wear a wristband that tells your boss you’re unhappy? We posed that question 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 poll)  

Would you wear a wristband that tells your boss you are unhappy?  

Yes  

No

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