Woody's Workday Kickoff

A gross Cruiseline passenger story highlights today's 'Newwwz of the WEEEIRD,' and an interesting financial hypothetical question:  Would you pocked a guaranteed $50k now ... or flip a coin for a shot at $1M (and risk coming away w/nothing).  Interesting stuff! Thanks for checking out our 'Workday Kickoff' podcast, and thanks for making the SWITCH!

Ever see one of those big, green dinosauers in front of a Sinclair gas station?  Apparently, some crazies in MT were bored (and industrious) enough that they STOLE one ... highlighting our 'Newwwz of the Weird' today. And a new nationwide survey is out which asked Americans, 'What tells you it's time to get out of the pool!?'  Some of these results will surprise you. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

Our resident "Workday Kickoff" jokester, Phil from Westerville, delivered an LOL today ... and it's National Drive-Thru Day - who are the fastest & SLOWEST to get you your order?

Details (actual Medical Community FACTS) on how experts are now proclaiming coffee consumption is now GOOD for us! And remembering the smells of those wonderful Movie Nights in the 80's and 90's ... all in today's Pod. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

The Idaho man who holds more Guinness World Records than anyone .. set another one ... a real doozy, and it highlights our 'Newwwz of the Weird" today.   And the unforseen problem the government created by eliminating the Penny from our currency ... all in today's Pod. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

Another mind-boggling story about a Porta Potty diver tops today's 'Boneheads-of-the-Day,' and are you part of America's apparent shift in protein eating?   Thanks for checking out the "Workday Kickoff" podcast!

Garth announced Friday he's bringing back something for his upcoming tour that he featured in the 90's .. details in today's Nitty Gritty from Music City, and the folks at Consumer Affairs rank the best and WORST states in America to move (based on several factors I list) .. all on today's Pod. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

The 'Workday Kickoff' resident joke teller, Phil from Westerville, delivers another good one for you to share this weekend ... and while it's difficult to even write the word 'Diarrhea,' there's an update on the foods that should be safe to consume - and be confident you're avoiding the parasite causing it. Have a great weekend, and thanks for making the SWITCH!

Our Newwwwz of the WEEEIRD segment starts with a bizarre incident involving an unruly dog and an officer on officer shooting. And just when you thought you'd heard all the strange (but true!) stuff you can hear, we offer you 'Five Random Facts' for your Thursday.  Enjoy. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

If you drive much in/around Columbus .. the city's ranking in a new Allstate survey won't surprise you.  And according to the  Wall Street Journal , regardless of lifespan, 40 may no longer be "middle aged!" Thanks for making the SWITCH!

A ridiculous, new Guiness World Record tops today's 'Newwwz of the WEEEIRD,' and some Nat'l Grilling Month statistics (and do's and don'ts) you may find interesting .. all here in today's pod. Thanks for making the SWITCH! 

Justin Moore was back out of the road this past weekend after a 30-day break for unspecified "Health Reasons," and at his first show back Saturday night, he detailed exactly those reasons. And CNBC is out with its annual list of America's best and WORST states to live .. based on Quality of Life, and there are some surprises (the list is on my blog at 1039themaverick.com)!

Our weekly joke-teller extraordinaire, Phil from Westerville, delivers a belly laugher today ... and for Summertime travelers, Travel & Leisure's Top 5 American cities! Have a great weekend, and thanks for making the SWITCH!

A NY man claims to have DNA evidence from Cornell U - that Bigfoot truly exists!  And The NY Times writers have determined America's best hot dog (video on my blog)!

Cast members of 'Landman,' arguably Taylor Sheridan's most popular series, all get HUGE salary bumps for Season 3 (thanks to rating increases of over 260%)!  Details here in today's pod. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

The significant Classic Country 'Star Power' present at the huge Taylor Swift-Travis Kelcey wedding Friday detailed in today's Nitty Gritty from Music City, and what the stupid rich are doing to beat the heat, on today's "Workday Kickoff" podcast. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

'Woodhead' Phil Turner from Westerville delivers this week's Dad Joke-of-the-Week .. another good, clean one you tell anyone this 4th of July Weekend. And we have a quick audio rundown of all known, organized central Ohio community fireworks celebrations this weekend for America's 250th! Thanks for making the SWITCH@!

July (can you believe the year's half OVER?) is National Ice Cream month.  Sounds great in this heat, no?  What's Ohio's favorite flavor??  Got it right here. And with Summer upon us we offer up (for you non-planners) another quickk One-Day Getaway .. perfect for a long weekend. Thanks for making the SWITCH!

Some things are just NOT supposed to be shoved down one's PANTS.  Find out what we mean in today's Boneheads-of-the-Day! And if you're looking for something at the last minute to do/somehwere to go over the Holiday Weekend, check out today's One-Day Getaway! Thanks for making the SWITCH!

Alan Jackson made his final 'Live' concert appearance Saturday night in Nashville .. and we've got the highlights here in The Nitty Gritty from Music City. And our ole Columbus TV buddy, Anietra Hamper, joins us this week for thoughts on how/where you could get out of town & not have to waste much time getting there ... with a 'One Day Getaway!'

Friday mornings always mean a joke to tell to friends/family over the weekend, and 'Woodhead' Phil Turner from Westerville always delivers - this one's a classic with a fresh coat of paint. And just in time for Fourth of July travel, Dolly opened her much anticipated new travel plaza about an hour south of Nashville along I-65 - complete with a jingle like only she could pull off.   Thanks for mak...

America's best (and worst) states to take your Summer roadtrip - and Ohio made the list! - and another shot of Weirdos in today's 'Newwwz of the WEEEIRD!'   Thanks for making the SWITCH!

The Mars Corporation, bowing to government pressure, is rolling out artificial dye-free colors in August (details here), and Tim McGraw's coming back to Vegas!  Thanks for listening.

Inexperienced gas thieves siphoning from the WRONG spicket got a mouthful of something that might cure them from every trying it again ... topping our Boneheads-of-the-Day. And nearly 50 year old Waylon Jennings tracks have been compiled by his former bandmembers, the Waylors, into a forthcoming never before heard songs this Fall ... and we had a clip of the album's title cut, Diamonds, on the sho...

Kenny Chesney's return to Sphere Las Vegas (and the special guest he snuck out) Friday night tops our Nitty Gritty from Music City ... and how is this even a THING ... researchers are working on the development of a diaper that supposedly will last a M O N T H!?  All here in today's Pod.