Solo Prep July 8, 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, Tampa Bay wins another title  

The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup for the second time in a row. Tampa Bay’s David Savard slid a pass to Ross Colton in the crease and Colton beat Montreal Canadien’s goalie Carey Price to give the home team a 1-0 lead in the second period. That ended up being enough to hold on and win the cup. Last year they were unable to celebrate with fans, friends and family because they were in the bubble. So, I assume this year there’s a whole bunch of people who drank beer from that trophy last night. (Additional Out) And we all know its just not the same celebrating via Zoom.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, why you should update your PC immediately  

Microsoft is urging Windows users to install an update ASAP after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operation system. The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service. Researchers at a cybersecurity company accidentally published a how-to guide for exploiting it. So, Microsoft says to disable the Spooler service or update Windows to the latest version. Instead of ignoring it for months on end like we all typically do. (Additional Out) Or have your kid do it, they’ll probably figure it out faster.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, finally a petition we can all get behind  

This might be the most important petition in history. Heinz has started a petition to get companies who make hot dogs and hot dog buns to start packaging their products in the same quantity. Hot dogs traditionally come in packs of ten while most buns are sold in eights. You can sign the 10 weiners, 10 buns petition at HeinzHotDogPact.com. Finally, someone is tackling the real issues in this country. (Additional Out) That’s better than my solution of just doubling up on two of the buns.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, this country outlaws Instagram model photo edits  

Norway has made it illegal to secretly edit a model’s appearance in advertiser social media posts. The new law outlaws Instagram influencers from retouching photos and even threatens to jail offenders. The Norweigan government said the new legislation was passed to help reduce the notion of ‘idealized people in advertising.’ I say just add a disclaimer, ‘You will never look like this because even this model doesn’t really look like this’. (Additional out) Well there goes my dream of being a Norweigan Instagram Model.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll Trials of a four-day work week in Iceland were an ‘overwhelming success’, leading many workers to move to shorter hours. The Iceland study resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being. If your company ever moved to a 4 day work week which day would you want off, Monday or Friday?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how often should you wash this? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] Nothing beats a comfortable pair of jeans, they’re versatile, reliable and they don’t require a ton of maintenance. According to clothing experts, how often should you wash your jeans?  

A: Every time you wear them  

B: Every two weeks  

C: Every two months  

Answer: C, the less you wash your jeans the longer they’ll look new, so clothing experts and jean manufacturers recommend only washing them every two months or so. Or every time they fail the smell test, whichever is sooner.  

[DIY Feature] Throwback Thursday Name That Year: I’ll describe the events of a year and the first person to call in and correctly identify it wins ___________. If no one gets it I’ll move on to more clues.  

1st break clues: The average cost of a house was just over 86 grand, Margaret Thatcher wins a landslide victory in the UK, and this movie hits theaters (Indiana Jones Clip)  

2nd break clues: The Summer Olympics were held in LA, DNA profiling was developed, and Apple made a big splash with this commercial (Apple 84 Clip)  

Answer: 1984  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) The Tampa Bay Lightning won the Stanley Cup for the second time in a row. Tampa Bay’s David Savard slid a pass to Ross Colton in the crease and Colton beat Montreal Canadien’s goalie Carey Price to give the home team a 1-0 lead in the second period. That ended up being enough to hold on and win the cup. Last year they were unable to celebrate with fans, friends and family because they were in the bubble. So, I assume this year there’s a whole bunch of people who drank beer from that trophy last night.  

2) Microsoft is urging Windows users to install an update ASAP after security researchers found a serious vulnerability in the operation system. The security flaw, known as PrintNightmare, affects the Windows Print Spooler service. Researchers at a cybersecurity company accidentally published a how-to guide for exploiting it. So, Microsoft says to disable the Spooler service or update Windows to the latest version. Instead of ignoring it for months on end like we all typically do.  

3) This might be the most important petition in history. Heinz has started a petition to get companies who make hot dogs and hot dog buns to start packaging their products in the same quantity. Hot dogs traditionally come in packs of ten while most buns are sold in eights. You can sign the 10 weiners, 10 buns petition at HeinzHotDogPact.com. That’s better than my solution of just doubling up on two of the buns.  

4) Norway has made it illegal to secretly edit a model’s appearance in advertiser social media posts. The new law outlaws Instagram influencers from retouching photos and even threatens to jail offenders. The Norweigan government said the new legislation was passed to help reduce the notion of ‘idealized people in advertising.’ Well there goes my dream of being a Norweigan Instagram Model.  

5) Nothing beats a comfortable pair of jeans, they’re versatile, reliable and they don’t require a ton of maintenance. But, according to clothing experts you’re probably throwing them in the laundry too often. The less you wash your jeans the longer they’ll look new, so clothing experts and jean manufacturers recommend only washing them every two months or so. Or every time they fail the smell test, whichever is sooner.  

Would You Want Monday or Friday Off in a 4 Day Work Week?  

Trials of a four-day work week in Iceland were an ‘overwhelming success’, leading many workers to move to shorter hours. The Iceland study, that lasted four years and involved 2,500 workers, resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being. If your company ever moved to a 4-day work week which day would you want off, Monday or Friday? We posed that question 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)  

If your company moved to a 4-day work week which day would you want off?  

Monday  

Friday

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