Solo Prep July 23, 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 state wants to overturn Roe v Wade  

Mississippi’s attorney general has urged the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Attorney General Lynn Fitch called the 1973 landmark decision ‘egregiously wrong’ and asked the court to allow a controversial Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks to go into effect. The court will hear arguments this fall. That won’t be divisive at all. (Additional Out) Just in time for us all to argue about it and ruin Thanksgiving.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, why you might want to get your school supplies early  

There will likely be a shortage of back-to-school supplies in the coming months. With more classrooms fully reopening in the fall, industry experts expect demand on school merchandise to be higher than normal. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family spends $850 on school supplies. Because we all know that having the lamest trapper keeper can scar you for life. (Additional Out) A high price to pay for something they’re going to just trade for candy.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, why Crocs sued Walmart  

Crocs have sued Walmart, Hobby Lobby and other companies for copying its iconic clog. In the trademark infringement lawsuits the shoemaker alleges that the retailers are selling cheaper knockoffs of its $50 clogs under a variety of different names. Strong pushback from the official shoe of people who’ve given up. (Additional Out) Mental note, stop production on my new line of Gators.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, critics are calling this the movie of the summer  

The new Ryan Reynolds film Free Guy is being touted as the movie of the summer. We’re now just weeks away from the August 13th release and the upcoming big budget action-comedy flick is getting rave reviews from critics. Steve Weintraub of Collider says that the zero-to-hero story in a video game world ‘might be the best video game movie ever made.’ But then again, that’s a pretty low bar. (Additional out) No need to convince me, I’m in on anything starring Van Wilder.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll The prank war between Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon has escalated. Hart shared a photo on Instagram of an LA billboard he rented offering Cannon’s parenting advice. It reads ‘For any advice on Fatherhood? Call my best friend Nick Cannon’ and attached his actual phone number. This comes after Cannon got Hart a llama for his birthday. Who’s winning the prank war, Kevin or Nick, and what’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled on a friend?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how long does this typically last? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] The Olympic Opening Ceremony kicked off this morning with athletes parading through a near-empty stadium. Less than 1,000 people are in attendance in the 1.5 billion dollar stadium that holds nearly 70,000 people. How long does the average Olympic Opening Ceremony take?  

A: 3 hours  

B: 4 hours  

C: 5 hours  

Answer: B, on average the Olympic Opening Ceremony takes about 4 hours. That’s why I just DVR it and skip past the boring countries.  

[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:  Will Ferrell  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 of the 10 best Will Ferrell SNL sketches according to the Huffington Post dot com (Celebrity Jeopardy, More Cowbell, Harry Caray: Space The Infinite Frontier, Janet Reno’s Dance Party, Inside the Actors Studio, Get Off the Shed, The Spartan Cheerleaders, Dissing Your Dog, Sculpture Class, Patio Lovers)  

Name 5 of the top 10 funniest Will Ferrell movies according to Cinema Blend dot com (Elf, Old School, Anchorman, Talladega Nights, Step Brothers, Zoolander, Stranger Than Fiction, The Other Guys, Kicking & Screaming, Semi-Pro)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Mississippi’s attorney general has urged the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade. Attorney General Lynn Fitch called the 1973 landmark decision ‘egregiously wrong’ and asked the court to allow a controversial Mississippi law that bans most abortions after 15 weeks to go into effect. The court will hear arguments this fall. Just in time for us all to argue about it and ruin Thanksgiving.  

2) There will likely be a shortage of back-to-school supplies in the coming months. With more classrooms fully reopening in the fall, industry experts expect demand on school merchandise to be higher than normal. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family spends $850 on school supplies. Because we all know that having the lamest trapper keeper can scar you for life.  

3) Crocs have sued Walmart, Hobby Lobby and other companies for copying its iconic clog. In the trademark infringement lawsuits the shoemaker alleges that the retailers are selling cheaper knockoffs of its $50 clogs under a variety of different names. Strong pushback from the official shoe of people who’ve given up.  

4) The new Ryan Reynolds film Free Guy is being touted as the movie of the summer. We’re now just weeks away from the August 13th release and the upcoming big budget action-comedy flick is getting rave reviews from critics. Steve Weintraub of Collider says that the zero-to-hero story in a video game world ‘might be the best video game movie ever made.’ No need to convince me, I’m in on anything starring Van Wilder.  

5) The Olympic Opening Ceremony kicked off this morning with athletes parading through a near-empty stadium. Less than 1,000 people are in attendance in the 1.5 billion dollar stadium that holds nearly 70,000 people. It’ll be rerun tonight in primetime. On average the Olympic Opening Ceremony takes about 4 hours. That’s why I just DVR it and skip past the boring countries.    

Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon’s Prank War Escalates  

The prank war between Kevin Hart and Nick Cannon has escalated. Hart shared a photo on Instagram of an LA billboard he rented offering Cannon’s parenting advice. It reads ‘For any advice on Fatherhood? Call my best friend Nick Cannon’ and attached his actual phone number. This comes after Cannon got Hart a llama for his birthday. Who’s winning the prank war, Kevin or Nick, and what’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled on a friend? We posed those questions to our  _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll to weigh in, then listen Monday at _______ to hear the results.  

(Upload audio from your best calls)  

(Web poll)  

Who’s winning the prank war, Kevin Hart or Nick Cannon?  

Kevin Hart  

Nick Cannon

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