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, Best Buys new subscription service for the tech challenged
Best Buy is offering a $200 annual subscription service to challenge Amazon. The subscription includes their geek squad installing your devices and providing special tech support. It also includes free shipping, extended return windows and exclusive sales. The pilot program will be available in 60 Best Buy stores in six states by the end of the month. Sign me up, that way it won’t take three remotes to turn on my TV. (Additional Out) Just what I need, another subscription service I use once and forget I’m paying for.
Tease: In ______ minutes, what Fauci says about new Covid cases in the US
Dr. Fauci says new Covid cases are at a ‘disturbingly high level.’ Adding that the US is at risk from a new surge. But the good news is we’re vaccinating people quickly, with just over 33% of the population, more than 109 million, having received at least one dose of the vaccine. Fauci called it ‘a race between getting people vaccinated and this surge’ caused by the British variant that’s now the dominant strain in the US. Quickly becoming the least popular British export since the Spice Girls. (Additional out) So get vaccinated today so I never have to sit in another Zoom meeting again.
Tease: Coming up at _____, new gun control measures Biden will sign today
President Biden will take his first actions on gun control today announcing a series of executive actions. He’ll direct his administration to tighten restrictions on pistol stabilizing braces that allow weapons to be used more accurately as well as so-called ghost guns. Because apparently in America, even our ghosts are packing heat. (Additional out) Personally I like Chris Rock’s plan, charging 5 grand per bullet.
Tease: In _____ minutes, a few of the upcoming blockbusters now that theaters are back
Finally, we have some blockbusters to get excited about. That game I never won at, Mortal Kombat, hits HBO Max on April 23rd. On May 7th Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man starring Jason Statham hits theaters. The following week, May 14th, Those Who Wish Me Dead will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. It’s described as a neo-Western survival action thriller. Plus, the heavily anticipated A Quiet Place Part II hits theaters May 28th. I can’t wait to get my $20 popcorn and 64 ounce soda so I have to pee ten minutes into it. (Additional out) After we waited a year and two months, hopefully the sequel directed by Jim from the Office doesn’t disappoint.
Phone Topic/Web Poll: Andy Cohen will host a Kardashian reunion special. Keeping Up With the Kardashians will come to a close this year after 20 seasons on E!. Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Scott Disick will take part in the sit down interview. Who’s your least favorite Keeping up With the Kardashians character?
Contest Tease: Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, who’s won this the most times? The correct answer wins ________.
[Contest setup] The Masters Tournament kicks off today in Augusta. With the best golfers in the world teeing off in front of a limited number of fans. What golfing legend has won the most Masters?
A: Tiger Woods
B: Arnold Palmer
C: Jack Nicklaus
Answer: C, Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 6 Masters Tournament championships. In other words, Jack has six terrible green jackets in his closet.
[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: Napster launches, the Yankees beat the Braves in the World Series, and this show debuts (Family Guy Clip)
2nd break clues: Jack Kervorkian is charged with second-degree murder for assisting suicide, Vladimir Putin becomes the President of Russia, and this movie hits theaters (Sixth Sense Clip)
Answer: 1999
5 Things You Need to Know
1) Best Buy is offering a $200 annual subscription service to challenge Amazon. The subscription includes their geek squad installing your devices and providing special tech support. It also includes free shipping, extended return windows and exclusive sales. The pilot program will be available in 60 Best Buy stores in six states by the end of the month. Sign me up, that way it won’t take three remotes to turn on my TV.
2) Dr. Fauci says new Covid cases are at a ‘disturbingly high level.’ Adding that the US is at risk from a new surge. But the good news is we’re vaccinating people quickly, with just over 33% of the population, more than 109 million, having received at least one dose of the vaccine. Fauci called it ‘a race between getting people vaccinated and this surge’ caused by the British variant that’s now the dominant strain in the US. Quickly becoming the least popular British export since the Spice Girls.
3) President Biden will take his first actions on gun control today announcing a series of executive actions. He’ll direct his administration to tighten restrictions on pistol stabilizing braces that allow weapons to be used more accurately as well as so-called ghost guns. Personally, I like Chris Rock’s plan, charging 5 grand per bullet.
4) Finally, we have some blockbusters to get excited about. That game I never won at, Mortal Kombat, hits HBO Max on April 23rd. On May 7th Guy Ritchie’s Wrath of Man starring Jason Statham hits theaters. The following week, May 14th, Those Who Wish Me Dead will debut simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max. It’s described as a neo-Western survival action thriller. Plus, the heavily anticipated A Quiet Place Part II hits theaters May 28th. I can’t wait to get my $20 popcorn and 64 ounce soda so I have to pee ten minutes into it.
5) The Masters Tournament kicks off today in Augusta. With the best golfers in the world teeing off in front of a limited number of fans. What golfing legend has won the most Masters? Jack Nicklaus holds the record with 6 Masters Tournament championships. In other words, Jack has six terrible green jackets in his closet.
Who’s Your Least Favorite Kardashian Cast Member?
Andy Cohen will host a Kardashian reunion special. Keeping Up With the Kardashians will come to a close this year after 20 seasons on E!. Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kendall, Kylie and Scott Disick will take part in the sit down interview. Who’s your least favorite Keeping up With the Kardashians cast member? We posed those questions 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.
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(Web polls)
Who’s your least favorite Keeping Up With the Kardashians cast member?
Scott Disick
Kim Kardashian
Khloe Kardashian
Rob Kardashian
Kendall Jenner
Kylie Jenner
Kris Jenner
Caitlyn Jenner
Brody Jenner
Kanye West