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Tease: Coming up in ___________ minutes, humans lived in this part of the country earlier than we thought  

Footprints show humans lived in the Southwestern U.S. about 10,000 years earlier than scientists thought. The previously held theory had people arriving in North America at the end of the Ice Age around 13,000 years ago. But, researchers studying fossilized human footprints in New Mexico say they have the first unequivocal evidence that humans were in North America at least 23,000 years ago. Or, hear me out on this, someone from the future invented a time machine and forgot to bring shoes. (Additional Out) Further proof that very little we learned in school turned out to be accurate.  

Tease: In ___­­­­___ minutes, this show we all watched during lockdown is coming back for a second season  

Tiger King is returning for a second season on Netflix later this year. But we don’t have a lot of info yet, Netflix hasn’t announced a hard release date or a debut trailer. We also don’t know which characters Tiger King 2 will feature or focus on. Since the main character is in prison and the only one who still has tigers is the lady who fed her ex-husband to one, allegedly but also definitely. (Additional Out) But does it really matter since every character they introduced was weirder than the last?  

Tease: Coming up at ­­­­­­­­­­­­_____, who can now get a booster vaccine  

People 65 and older, patients of long-term care facilities, those with certain underlying conditions and people at risk because of their workplace can now officially begin getting Pfizer’s Covid-19 booster shots. The last group was actually not included in the recommendations of the CDC’s vaccine advisers, but CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky included them in her final approval. But people on team Moderna or team Johnson and Johnson will still have to wait. (Additional out) I’m sure that will settle the booster debate.  

Tease: In _____ minutes, some of the features in Norwegian’s insane new cruise ship  

A new Norwegian cruise ship will feature the world’s first free-fall dry slide at sea and a three-level go kart racetrack. Norwegian Prima is due to set sail in August of 2022 and it’s already the cruise line’s most in-demand ship ever. The go kart track stretches 1,378 feet, features 14 sharp turns and can accommodate 15 racers simultaneously with a section of the track offering open ocean views. And hopefully some decent guard rails since every adult on a cruise is hammered from noon on. (Additional out) Count me in on the go karts and out on any slide with the words ‘free-fall’ and ‘dry’ in it.  

Phone Topic/Web Poll: Kelly Clarkson just released a new Christmas song and its not even October yet. The singer-songwriter and TV host released her new holiday single ‘Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)’ yesterday. The track is one of fifteen off her upcoming ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ album that will come out October 15th. What do you think, is she too early and when do you want to start hearing Christmas music?  

Contest Tease: Coming up at _____________, how many of us are making this food choice during the pandemic? The correct answer wins ________.    

[Contest setup] If you and your family have eaten more fast food during the pandemic you’re not alone. According to a new national poll on children’s health, what percentage of American families admitted that they’re eating fast food more frequently since the pandemic began?  

A: 20%  

B: 30%  

C: 40%  

Answer: A, 20% of parents say their family has been consuming more fast food during the pandemic. The other 80% are lying.  

[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:  SNL  

(Read once you get the caller on the line)   

Name 5 of the top 15 best SNL sketches of all time according to Screen Rant dot com (More Cowbell, Wayne’s World, Olympia Café, The Lonely Island Digital Shorts, Natalie Raps, Papyrus, Matt Foley: Van Down By the River, Haunted Elevated featuring David S. Pumpkins, Chippendale Audition, Kitty Cat on the Mars Mission, Celebrity Jeopardy, Two Wild & Crazy Guys, MacGruber, NPR’s Delicious Dish: Schweddy Balls, Mister Robinsons Neighborhood)  

Name 5 of the top 15 SNL cast members of all time according to a Rolling Stone Reader’s Poll (John Belushi, Phil Hartman, Gilda Radner, Will Ferrell, Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Chris Farley, Dana Carvey, Dan Aykroyd, Tina Fey, Bill Hader, Jimmy Fallon, Kristen Wiig, Norm MacDonald, Mike Myers)  

5 Things You Need to Know  

1) Footprints show humans lived in the Southwestern U.S. about 10,000 years earlier than scientists thought. The previously held theory had people arriving in North America at the end of the Ice Age around 13,000 years ago. But, researchers studying fossilized human footprints in New Mexico say they have the first unequivocal evidence that humans were in North America at least 23,000 years ago. Or, hear me out on this, someone from the future invented a time machine and forgot to bring shoes.  

2) Tiger King is returning for a second season on Netflix later this year. But we don’t have a lot of info yet, Netflix hasn’t announced a hard release date or a debut trailer. We also don’t know which characters Tiger King 2 will feature or focus on. Since the main character is in prison and the only one who still has tigers is the lady who fed her ex-husband to one, allegedly but also definitely.  

3) People 65 and older, patients of long-term care facilities, those with certain underlying conditions and people at risk because of their workplace can now officially begin getting Pfizer’s Covid-19 booster shots. The last group was actually not included in the recommendations of the CDC’s vaccine advisers, but CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky included them in her final approval. But people on team Moderna or team Johnson and Johnson will still have to wait.  

4) A new Norwegian cruise ship will feature the world’s first free-fall dry slide at sea and a three-level go kart racetrack. Norwegian Prima is due to set sail in August of 2022 and it’s already the cruise line’s most in-demand ship ever. The go kart track stretches 1,378 feet, features 14 sharp turns and can accommodate 15 racers simultaneously with a section of the track offering open ocean views. Count me in on the go karts and out on any slide with the words ‘free-fall’ and ‘dry’ in it.’  

5) If you and your family have eaten more fast food during the pandemic you’re not alone. According to a new national poll on children’s health, what percentage of American families admitted that they’re eating fast food more frequently since the pandemic began? A) 20%, B) 30%, or C) 40%. ANSWER: A, 20% of parents say their family has been consuming more fast food during the pandemic. The other 80% are lying.  

When Do You Want to Start Hearing Christmas Music?  

Kelly Clarkson just released a new Christmas song and its not even October yet. The singer-songwriter and TV host released her new holiday single ‘Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)’ yesterday. The track is one of fifteen off her upcoming ‘When Christmas Comes Around’ album that will come out October 15th. What do you think, is she too early and when do you want to start hearing Christmas music? 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 poll)  

When do you want to start hearing Christmas music?  

Now  

After Halloween  

After Thanksgiving  

Two weeks before Christmas