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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, the medal count so far
China has 15 Olympic medals, one medal ahead of the US at 14 so far. But, the US still leads in gold medals with 7 total. In swimming, the men’s four-by-100 meter freestyle relay won gold last night. Plus, today Americans swept both skeet shooting gold medals and set new Olympic records. Reminding everyone that skeet shooting is actually an Olympic sport. (Additional Out) However, somehow yesterday our all NBA team lost to France.
Tease: In ______ minutes, where acid-shooting scorpions are roaming in the US
Acid-shooting whip scorpions are roaming a national park in Texas. Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is alerting visitors that summer rains are bringing arachnids called vinegaroons “out of their burrows in search of food and love.” The three inch-creatures, also known as whip scorpions, shoot a spray of 85% acetic acid from their whip like tails. Apparently, people in their twenties aren’t the only thing that emerged from the lockdowns thirsty. (Additional Out) Reason number 101 not to go camping in Texas in late July.
Tease: Coming up at _____, this gross sounding ice cream has sold out
Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream debuted and quickly sold out. The Kraft Heinz Company partnered with Van Leeuwan Ice Cream to introduce the limited-edition mac and cheese flavored ice cream. Van Leeuwan began selling the flavor two weeks ago and its already sold out. But, new supplies are on the way. As our desire to take two amazing things and combine them into one terrible thing continues. (Additional Out) I assume this is some sort of experiment to identify the strangest people among us.
Tease: In _____ minutes, how much money Aaron Rodgers wants from the Packers
League sources say Aaron Rodgers wants $90 million guaranteed over two years. That would get the 38-year-old QB to the Patrick Mahomes $45 million per year high-water mark. Last week the Packers offered Rodgers a massive five-year contract that he immediately turned down. He does know that they have to pay other players as well right? (Additional out) Apparently Aaron Rodgers still thinks its 2011.
Phone Topic/Web Poll Jen and Ben are Instagram official. Over the weekend Jennifer Lopez confirmed relationship rumors when she posted a photo kissing Ben Affleck. The actress celebrated her 52nd birthday Saturday by posting several pics of herself in a stringed bikini, the last of which showed her locking lips with Affleck. What do you think, where do JLo and Ben rank and who is the best celebrity couple?
Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, what year did this show debut? The correct answer wins ________.
[Contest setup] LeVar Burton will be hosting this week’s Jeopardy!. Burton is the former, and original, host of the popular children’s show Reading Rainbow. What year did Reading Rainbow debut on PBS?
A: 1983
B: 1985
C: 1987
Answer: A, Reading Rainbow debuted in 1983 and LeVar Burton hosted for twenty years. For our younger listeners, reading is what we did before there were iPads.
[DIY Feature] Name that Movie Monday: I’ll give you a clue and play a short clip, the first person to call in and correctly identify the movie wins ________. If no one gets it I’ll move on to another clue and a slightly longer clip.
Clue #1: 2012 action adventure film
Clue #2: The 23rd in the series
Clue #3: The 3rd to star Daniel Craig
Answer: Skyfall
5 Things You Need to Know
1) China has 15 Olympic medals, one medal ahead of the US at 14 so far. But, the US still leads in gold medals with 7 total. In swimming, the men’s four-by-100 meter freestyle relay won gold last night. Plus, today Americans swept both skeet shooting gold medals and set new Olympic records. However, somehow yesterday our all NBA team lost to France.
2) Acid-shooting whip scorpions are roaming a national park in Texas. Big Bend National Park in southwest Texas is alerting visitors that summer rains are bringing arachnids called vinegaroons “out of their burrows in search of food and love.” The three inch-creatures, also known as whip scorpions, shoot a spray of 85% acetic acid from their whip like tails. Apparently, people in their twenties aren’t the only thing that emerged from the lockdowns thirsty.
3) Kraft Mac and Cheese ice cream debuted and quickly sold out. The Kraft Heinz Company partnered with Van Leeuwan Ice Cream to introduce the limited-edition mac and cheese flavored ice cream. Van Leeuwan began selling the flavor two weeks ago and its already sold out. But, new supplies are on the way. As our desire to take two amazing things and combine them into one terrible thing continues.
4) League sources say Aaron Rodgers wants $90 million guaranteed over two years. That would get the 38-year-old QB to the Patrick Mahomes $45 million per year high-water mark. Last week the Packers offered Rodgers a massive five-year contract that he immediately turned down. Apparently Aaron Rodgers still thinks its 2011.
5) LeVar Burton will be hosting this week’s Jeopardy!. Burton is the former, and original, host of the popular children’s show Reading Rainbow. Reading Rainbow debuted in 1983 and LeVar Burton hosted for twenty years. For our younger listeners, reading is what we did before there were iPads.
Who’s The Best Celebrity Couple?
Jen and Ben are Instagram official. Over the weekend Jennifer Lopez confirmed relationship rumors when she posted a photo kissing Ben Affleck. The actress celebrated her 52nd birthday Saturday by posting several pics of herself in a stringed bikini, the last of which showed her locking lips with Affleck. What do you think, where do JLo and Ben rank and who is the best celebrity couple? We posed those questions to our _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll to weigh in, then listen tomorrow at _______ to hear the results.
(Upload audio from your best calls)
(Web poll)
Who’s the best celebrity couple?
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn
(Other suggestions from on-air)