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, where a number of gas stations are out of fuel  

A growing number of gas stations on the east coast are out of fuel. The shortage was caused by nervous drivers aggressively filling up their tanks following the ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline. The panic-buying threatens to worsen the supply shock. I’m assuming the panic buying was done by the same people who still have a basement full of toilet paper. (Additional Out) So we’ll know who to thank when gas hits 4 bucks.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, more positive Covid news  

It appears we’ve successfully avoided the fourth wave many health experts feared. Cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in the US. A CDC advisory panel will meet today to discuss whether to recommend Pfizer’s vaccine in 12 to 15 year olds. Plus, Uber and Lyft announced they’ll provide free rides to vaccination sites from May 24th to July 4th. A good opportunity to dust off the app none of us have used in over a year. (Additional Out) In case you want to have an awkward forced conversation with a stranger on your way to and from getting vaccinated.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, what the voyager space craft picked up beyond our solar system  

A ‘persistent hum’ was detected beyond our solar system by the Voyager spacecraft. The craft that launched 43 years ago has moved past the edge of our solar system but still sends back data. Its instruments recently detected the sounds of plasma waves. Aliens if you’re trying to contact us, now’s not a good time. (Additional out) How come we could make a spacecraft that lasts over forty years back in 1977, but the toaster I bought two months ago is already broken?  

Tease: In _____ minutes, Medina Spirit’s odds after the Preakness announcement  

According to oddsmakers, Medina Spirit has the best chance of winning the Preakness Stakes with a 9-5 morning line, following by Concert Tour at 5-2. Yesterday the Preakness Stakes and trainer Bob Baffert came to an agreement that would allow the horse to run in the second leg of the triple crown. Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby but later failed a drug test because of a joint medication. And no it’s not the same joint medication that Snoop and Willie take. (Additional out). So now it will have the honor of running fast around a track while a tiny man whips it for our viewing pleasure this Saturday.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: The frozen margarita machine turns 50 years old this week. The contraption that has brought us all joy was created by Dallas, Texas restaurant owner Mariano Martinez May 11th, 1971 after watching some kids buy a slurpee in 7-eleven. What do you think, do you prefer your margaritas frozen or on the rocks?  

Contest Tease: Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, what year did this Nickelodeon classic that’s getting a reboot originally air? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] The CW has picked up the reboot of the classic kid’s competition show Legends of the Hidden Temple to do a version for adults. They’re currently casting in the LA area for contestants over 21 if you’re looking to fulfill a childhood dream. What year did Legends of the Hidden Temple debut on Nickelodeon?  

A: 1993  

B: 1994  

C: 1995  

Answer: A, the show debuted in 1993 and ran until 1995. So, if you’ve always wanted to be a Blue Barracuda or Orange Iguana team member, now’s your chance.  

[DIY Feature] What in the World Wednesday: I’ll give you riddle clues about a place, person or thing and the first person to guess it correctly wins _________. If no one gets it I’ll give you more clues.  

Hint: Actor  

Clue 1: Stand-up comic  

Clue 2: Was on SNL from 1980 to 1984  

Clue 3: Axel Foley, Buddy Love, Prince Akeem and Randy Watson  

Answer: Eddie Murphy  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) A growing number of gas stations on the east coast are out of fuel. The shortage was caused by nervous drivers aggressively filling up their tanks following the ransomware attack that shut down the Colonial Pipeline. The panic-buying threatens to worsen the supply shock. I’m assuming the panic buying was done by the same people who still have a basement full of toilet paper.  

2) It appears we’ve successfully avoided the fourth wave many health experts feared. Cases and hospitalizations continue to fall in the US. A CDC advisory panel will meet today to discuss whether to recommend Pfizer’s vaccine in 12 to 15 year olds. Plus, Uber and Lyft announced they’ll provide free rides to vaccination sites from May 24th to July 4th. In case you want to have an awkward forced conversation with a stranger on your way to and from getting vaccinated.  

3) A ‘persistent hum’ was detected beyond our solar system by the Voyager spacecraft. The craft that launched 43 years ago has moved past the edge of our solar system but still sends back data. Its instruments recently detected the sounds of plasma waves. Aliens if you’re trying to contact us, now’s not a good time.  

4) According to oddsmakers, Medina Spirit has the best chance of winning the Preakness Stakes with a 9-5 morning line, following by Concert Tour at 5-2. Yesterday the Preakness Stakes and trainer Bob Baffert came to an agreement that would allow the horse to run in the second leg of the triple crown. Medina Spirit won the Kentucky Derby but later failed a drug test because of a joint medication. And no it’s not the same joint medication that Snoop and Willie take.  

5) The CW has picked up the reboot of the classic kid’s competition show Legends of the Hidden Temple to do a version for adults. The show debuted on Nickelodeon in 1993 and ran until 1995. They’re currently casting in the LA area for contestants over 21. So, if you’ve always wanted to be a Blue Barracuda or Orange Iguana team member, now’s your chance.  

Frozen Margaritas or On The Rocks?  

The frozen margarita machine turns 50 years old this week. The contraption that has brought us all joy was created by Dallas, Texas restaurant owner Mariano Martinez May 11th, 1971 after watching some kids buy a slurpee in 7-eleven. What do you think, do you prefer your margaritas frozen or on the rocks? We posed that question to our  _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll below to weigh in, then listen tomorrow at _______ to hear the results.  

(Upload audio from your best calls)  

(Web poll)  

Do you prefer frozen margaritas or on the rocks?  

Frozen  

On the Rocks