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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, two more major cities told to hunker down
Chicago issues a new stay-at-home advisory and Detroit shifts to remote learning as hospitalizations and covid cases continue to surge across the nation. Yesterday we added 153,000 new cases nationwide, another single day record. Experts blame the recent surge in part on small in-home gatherings like game nights as covid fatigue sets in. In the past all game nights were responsible for is making you feel inferior to the nerdy couple that reads a lot. (Additional out) So remember game nights work better on Zoom where you can lean off camera and look up answers on your phone.
Tease: In _____ minutes, this Canadian pop star will headline the Super Bowl Halftime show
The Weeknd will headline next year’s Super Bowl Pepsi halftime show in February. The Canadian pop star has been tapped to perform in front of the fans in Tampa and the 100 plus million viewers watching at home. The big game will air on CBS. Meaning football Nostradamus Tony Romo will call the game and make a bunch of references Jim Nance is too old to get. (Additional out) No word yet on who will play the halftime show at the Puppy Bowl.
Tease: Coming up at ______, the DHS weighs in on the election
The Department of Homeland Security said the election “was the most secure in American history.” Federal, state and local election officials agree adding that there was “no evidence” of any compromised voting systems in the 2020 election. Despite what you might’ve read on Facebook or Parler. (Additional out) So, spoiler alert, someone’s about to get fired at the DHS.
Tease: In _____ minutes, McDreamy returns
Grey’s Anatomy fans were excited to see Patrick Dempsey return as Derek Shepherd for last night’s season 17 premiere. The episode featured Meredith Grey collapsing in the parking lot and reuniting with her husband Derek, better known to fans as McDreamy, in a dream sequence. It’s Dempsey’s first appearance on Grey’s Anatomy since he was killed off in season 11. What his reappearance means is still a mystery. So, place your bets now on coma dream, hallucination or ratings ploy. (Additional Out) The bigger mystery is how anyone is still watching this show.
Phone Topic/Web Poll: According to a new survey 63% of Americans believe the pandemic has permanently changed the dating game. Roughly a third of Americans think it will lead to a rise in the use of dating apps and that virtual first dates will continue after covid. What do you think, has the pandemic permanently changed dating and are virtual first dates here to stay?
Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how old was this legend the first time he won? The correct answer wins ________.
[Contest setup] Tiger Woods is in the hunt at the masters finishing the first day with a solid 4 under par. How old was Tiger the first time he won the Masters?
A: 21
B: 23
C: 25
Answer: A, On April 13, 1997 Tiger became the youngest golfer to ever win the Masters Tournament at 21-years-old. Proving that anything is possible when your dad forces you to start playing golf at the age of 2.
[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: Superman
(Read once you get the caller on the line)
Name 5 Superman Villains (Lex Luthor, General Zod, Doomsday, Metallo, Brainiac, Parasite, Mongul, Darkseid, Mister Mxyzptlk, Toyman, Livewire, Prankster, Hank Henshaw, Imperiex, Lobo, Silver Banshee, Superboy-Prime, Manchester Black, Non, Ursa, Solomon Grundy, Titano, Nuclear Man, Ultraman, Ross Webster, Bloodsport, Conduit, Terra-Man)
Name 5 actors who’ve played Superman (Henry Cavill, Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, Tom Welling, Tyler Hoechlin, Dean Cain, Nicolas Cage, George Reeves, Matt Bomer, Ryan Driller, Mark Harmon, Jason Isaacs, Kirk Alyn, Tim Daly, Jerry O’Connell, Channing Tatum, Bud Collyer)
Web Posts (Post after your shift)
5 Things You Need to Know
1) Chicago issues a new stay-at-home advisory and Detroit shifts to remote learning as hospitalizations and covid cases continue to surge across the nation. Yesterday we added 153,000 new cases nationwide, another single day record. Experts blame the recent surge in part on small in-home gatherings like game nights as covid fatigue sets in. In the past all game nights were responsible for is making you feel inferior to the nerdy couple that reads a lot.
2) The Weeknd will headline next year’s Super Bowl Pepsi halftime show in February. The Canadian pop star has been tapped to perform in front of the fans in Tampa and the 100 plus million viewers watching at home. The big game will air on CBS. Meaning football Nostradamus Tony Romo will call the game and make a bunch of references Jim Nance is too old to get.
3) The Department of Homeland Security said the election “was the most secure in American history.” Federal, state and local election officials agree adding that there was “no evidence” of any compromised voting systems in the 2020 election. Despite what you might’ve read on Facebook or Parler.
4) Grey’s Anatomy fans were excited to see Patrick Dempsey return as Derek Shepherd for last night’s season 17 premiere. The episode featured Meredith Grey collapsing in the parking lot and reuniting with her husband Derek, better known to fans as McDreamy, in a dream sequence. It’s Dempsey’s first appearance on Grey’s Anatomy since he was killed off in season 11. What his reappearance means is still a mystery. So, place your bets now on coma dream, hallucination or ratings ploy.
5) Tiger Woods is in the hunt at the masters finishing the first day with a solid 4 under par. The legendary golfer won the Masters for the first time on April 13, 1997, becoming the youngest golfer to ever win the illustrious tournament at just 21-years-old. Proving that anything is possible when your dad forces you to start playing golf at the age of 2.
Are Virtual First Dates Here To Stay?
According to a new survey 63% of Americans believe the pandemic has permanently changed the dating game. Roughly a third of Americans think it will lead to a rise in the use of dating apps and that virtual first dates will continue after covid. What do you think, has the pandemic permanently changed dating and are virtual first dates here to stay? We posed those questions to our _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web polls below to weigh in, then listen tomorrow at _______ to hear the results.
(Upload audio from your best calls)
(Web poll)
Has the pandemic permanently changed the dating game?
Yes
No
Will virtual first dates continue after covid?
Yes
No