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, some good and bad virus news  

We added a record 121,000+ Covid cases yesterday here in the US breaking the record reported yesterday. On a brighter note a new study shows that children infected with the virus appear to clear the infection faster than adults. Also, a new nasal spray that blocks the virus has shown some good early results on ferrets. If it works in humans, it could be a new way to fight the pandemic with a daily spritz up the nose. I’m in, but do I do it before or after my daily box of wine? (Additional out) Marking the first time I’m sad that I’m not a child or a ferret.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, I’ll tell you how many inhabitable planets there are in our galaxy  

There are as many as 300 million potentially habitable planets in our galaxy. That’s according to a team of astronomers from around the world who pored over the data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope, which spent nine years on a planet-hunting mission. Probably not a good sign that scientists are spending so much time and energy trying to find other planets we could live on. (Additional out) After the year we’ve had I say we load up the spacecrafts, pick the one with the best beaches and get the heck out of here.  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, how to get a free reusable Starbucks holiday cup  

Starbucks is giving away a free reusable version of their holiday cups today to customers who order a seasonal drink. Some of this year’s seasonal drinks include peppermint mocha, toasted white chocolate mocha, caramel brulee latte, eggnog latte and more. The company revealed their holiday cups yesterday, head to our website to see them. Or just check social media where people will no doubt be irrationally outraged by one of them. (Additional Out) As a way to take your mind off the election for five minutes.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, when the next NBA season will start  

The NBA tentatively plans to start their new season on December 22nd. The league and its players association reportedly came to an agreement last night on a reduced 72 game season beginning on December 22nd. The NBA draft is November 18th and training camps will open on December 1st. I’m assuming Lebron told them to call him when the playoffs start. (Additional Out) I’m guessing roughly the same time football season will be canceled.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: The ‘explosive’ Bachelorette plot twist host Chris Harrison has been teasing was finally revealed last night. Clare Crawley decided to leave the show because her and Dale Moss are engaged. Tayshia Adams has taken over as the new Bachelorette. What do you think, were you shocked by last night’s Bachelorette bombshell?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how long was the longest one of these in modern history? The correct answer wins _______ _.  

[Contest setup] 2020 may seem like the longest US election in modern history but its not even close yet. From ballot box to concession how long did the 2000 presidential election between Bush and Gore take?  

A: 25 days  

B: 35 days  

C: 45 days  

Answer: B, it took 35 days of lawsuits and recounts before Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore conceded the 2000 presidential election. When the most powerful man in the world was decided by a few hanging chads.  

[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:  Kevin Costner  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 Kevin Costner sports movies (Bull Durham, Field of Dreams, Draft Day, Tin Cup, For Love of the Game, McFarland USA, American Flyers, Play it To The Bone, The Hurt Business, Fastball)  

Name 5 of the top 10 Kevin Costner films according to the Hollywood Reporter (Dances With Wolves, Bull Durham, JFK, A Perfect World, The Untouchables, Field of Dreams, Hatfield & McCoys, No Way Out, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, The Bodyguard)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) We added a record 121,000+ Covid cases yesterday here in the US breaking the record reported yesterday. On a brighter note a new study shows that children infected with the virus appear to clear the infection faster than adults. Also, a new nasal spray that blocks the virus has shown some good early results on ferrets. If it works in humans, it could be a new way to fight the pandemic with a daily spritz up the nose. Marking the first time I’m sad that I’m not a child or a ferret.  

2) There are as many as 300 million potentially habitable planets in our galaxy. That’s according to a team of astronomers from around the world who pored over the data from NASA’s Kepler Space Telescope, which spent nine years on a planet-hunting mission. After the year we’ve had I say we load up the spacecrafts, pick the one with the best beaches and get the heck out of here.  

3) Starbucks is giving away a free reusable version of their holiday cups today to customers who order a seasonal drink. Some of this year’s seasonal drinks include peppermint mocha, toasted white chocolate mocha, caramel brulee latte, eggnog latte and more. The company revealed their holiday cups yesterday, click this link to see them. Or just check social media where people will no doubt be irrationally outraged by one of them.  

4) The NBA tentatively plans to start their new season on December 22nd. The league and its players association reportedly came to an agreement last night on a reduced 72 game season beginning on December 22nd. The NBA draft is November 18th and training camps will open on December 1st. I’m assuming Lebron told them to call him when the playoffs start.  

5) 2020 may seem like the longest US election in modern history but its not even close yet. From ballot box to concession it took 35 days of lawsuits and recounts before Democratic presidential nominee Al Gore conceded the 2000 presidential election to Bush. When the most powerful man in the world was decided by a few hanging chads.  

Were You Shocked By the Bachelorette Bombshell?  

The ‘explosive’ Bachelorette plot twist host Chris Harrison has been teasing was finally revealed last night. Clare Crawley decided to leave the show because her and former NFL player Dale Moss are engaged. Tayshia Adams has taken over as the new Bachelorette. It’s the first time in sixteen seasons a replacement Bachelorette has come aboard. What do you think, were you shocked by Thursday night’s Bachelorette bombshell? We posed that question to our  _________ listeners, click below to hear their responses, take the web poll below to weigh in, then listen Monday at _______ to hear the results.  

(Upload audio from your best calls)  

(Web polls)  

Were you shocked by Thursday night’s Bachelorette bombshell?  

Yes  

No