Chaz and AJ In The Morning

Chaz and AJ brought Jimmy Koplik on this morning, to talk about his long friendship with Bob Weir. 

Baby Laugh-a-Lot, and more specifically the horrifying commercial that ran, both were sent off to Bad Idea Island this morning. Chaz and AJ also took a call from a Tribe member who remembered the haunting sounds it would make as the batteries started to die. (0:00)  A recap of last night's Golden Globes ceremony, including the acceptance speech that seemed a little too emotional. Plus, Chaz shares...

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their best stories, to make us say, "Wow!" Immediately, stories of cars flipping, and losing fingers were called in. The segment ended with an eyewitness account of a horrifically violent scene. 

Bad Idea Island continues to take on the most annoying and vapid of celebrity spawn, with Jaden Smith's "music" career and thought-provoking tweets. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, a car theft suspect was on the loose in nothing but a tablecloth. (6:21)  Chaz was in trouble with his wife, Jennifer after dumping his diesel-soaked gloves in with the laundry. (12:17)  The first Top 5 of the year for Comman...

Chaz and AJ spoke with Jimmy Koplik about concerts in 2026, with some new details about Dave Matthews, Metallica and a yet-to-be-announced show at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater. Plus, his honest and live reaction to the state of Steven Tyler's toes. Photo Credit: Reuters

More from the bottomless well that is Chet Hanks. Chaz and AJ continued their focus on celebrity spawn with his infamous and awkward interview promoting "White Boy Summer." (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, a wrong way driver crashes head-on into a police car, then gives some incredible answers to basic questions. (8:54)  Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in with their near-death stories. The segment en...

Chaz and AJ spoke with Justin Elicker, New Haven's Mayor this morning, about the recent scandal involving the police chief admitting to taking funds from a designated state fund. 

More obnoxious celebrity spawn in Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island. The rap song that celebrates a white boy summer. (0:00)  Who poops in a beer cave? Chaz and AJ had a story of one such pooper, and the insultingly low fine they were issued for the act. (3:30)  Public brawls are always a memorable event, so Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in with their stories of witnessing a massive fight in pub...

Chaz and AJ were curious how much money might be paid to a C.I., and found a lot of answers with "Ski" from Long Island. Ski admitted to helping authorities over a period of 15 years, leading to lifetime sentences for some, and receiving payments of thousands of dollars for each successful arrest. 

Chaz and AJ opened the show by talking about the abrupt retirement of the New Haven's Police Chief, immediately following the news that he admitted to theft from a state fund for confidential informants. (0:00)  Bad Idea Island was inspired by a rant Chaz had yesterday about the Ryan Seacrest New Year's Eve broadcast. Today, Ruth walked us through the glorious bomb that was the Jamie Kennedy "Firs...

Retired Command Sargeant Major Bert Puckett from the US Army was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the military's successful mission in Venezuela. Bert was directly involved with a similar objective in Panama in 1989.  Photo credit: Bert Puckett 

In Dumb Ass News, a family is lucky to be alive after their neighbors celebrated the New Year by shooting guns through the house. (0:00)  A brand new segment, "AJ Dies on This Hill." In the very first episode, he shares the greatest TV show to ever be made, Cobra Kai. (3:44)  Chaz and his wife, Jennifer talked about their holiday break, including the "big" gift Jennifer gave to Chaz this year. It...

Chaz and AJ counted down the Top 10 show moments from the year, with Ruth handling the list. There was some serious argument about how some of these were ordered. (0:00)  Is CT seriously getting rid of nips? House minority leader Vince Candelora was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the chances they go away, and more. (14:55)  In Dumb Ass News, more Gary Busey celebrating the holidays wi...

Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the Toy Drive, from the record-setting total, to the incredible performances by Sponge and Quiet Riot. (0:00)  Brian Blackmore handled this morning's Bad Idea Island, with the murderous Elmo doll. (14:53)  Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to address the water main break that has caused a lot of trouble over the last few da...

Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on to talk about "the Meadows" returning as the official name of the music venue in Hartford. Plus, Chaz and AJ finalized a deal to sponsor a specific part of music venues in 2026. 

Chaz and AJ spoke with Tom Cantone from Mohegan Sun, who was instrumental in gettin Quiet Riot booked for the Toy Drive. Tom even offered up a Mohegan Sun package for 2026, to help raise more money for the benefitting charities. (0:00)  In Dumb Ass News, some bids kicked off the Mohegan Sun package, and then the world record for the longest vocal note. (15:23)  Officer Chris Bruckhart from New Hav...

Chaz and AJ invited Mike and Mike (from the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast) in studio to talk about the best of holiday and Christmas movies. After a quick discussion about Die Hard, the Tribe called in the movies that tend to be overlooked this time of year. 

Even the greats can fail, as the Star Wars franchise proved back in 1978. Chaz and AJ sent their wookie-centric holiday special off to Bad Idea Island, with a part 2 coming tomorrow. (0:00)  Dumb Ass News was scheduled to mine another nugget of gold from the always fun VHS Dating Tapes archive. However, a mention of the FBI started a new conversation that introduced us to Nick the almost FBI guy....

Carole Hooven was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about a trend among women, who have turned to using testosterone to restart their sex drives. However, there are many reasons to be cautious. The Tribe called in to share with Carole their experiences with testosterone.   Photo courtesy: Carole Hooven

Tribe member Emma was leading this morning's Top 10 list, about the people you should be giving holiday tips to. (0:00)  In Chaz and AJ Dumb Ass News, another instant classic from the VHS Dating Tapes. Gwen does not like drummers or active people, but can type fast and loves her cottage cheese. (25:39)  Vinnie Dombrowski of Sponge was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about playing on Friday a...

Chaz and AJ were shocked to see zero arrests from the weekend's big SantaCon event, after things got out of hand in 2024. Vince Berry was in with audio from interviews with some of the event participants, and a Tribe member called in to remember a date that he seemed to have forgotten. 

Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the anniversary of John Lennon's murder, only to take a call from a Tribe member who seemed to be intent to interrupt the conversation. (0:00)  Bobby Crabtree was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about Friday's Toy Drive, and agreed to a sound-alike competition during the show for tickets. Plus, Brian Foley called in to talk about the Wat...

Commander Keith's Top 5 was all about the holiday traditions he'd like to see come to an end, but the list was definitely secondary to his thoughts on the Fairfield SantaCon tomorrow.

Dumb Ass News turned into more of a warning about tomorrow's SantaCon event in Fairfield. Chaz and AJ talked about last year's debacle with Jim Wiltsie, who was the shift commander during the 2024 event. (0:00)  A deer story that you have to hear to believe. Comedian Paul Virzi pitched it as, "A deer story for the ages," and since it just happened this week, all the details are fresh and emotions...

Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his backstage escapades with Doug Gray of Marshall Tucker, the event that convinced him to leave dental school for concerts, and his big goals for Metallica in CT for 2026.  Photo provided by: Jimmy Koplik