Decoding text messages from our parents, John and Kenny’s fear of heights and more ghostly adventures with Dawn, including REAL AUDIO proof as we approach Halloween.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with The Temptations as the iconic Motown group performs at MGM National Harbor this Friday night. You’ll first hear from the late lead singer Dennis Edwards in 2016, followed by a pair of conversations with founding member Otis Williams from 2018 and 2020.
The Weekly Scramble: Stones concert, 30th anniversary of the 91 World Series, and stuff we don’t want handed down!!
Students at Christopher Newport University in Virginia felt frightened and unsafe because of a tweet written by the school’s resident scholar. We receive inside info from the Chicago P.D. trying to stop the murder record. Johnny Heidt with guitar news. Looks like we are fated to get a Covid booster shot every year.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Grammy-winning R&B star Ledisi, who performs tonight at Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland. They spoke in 2017 when Ledisi joined the National Symphony Orchestra for an epic concert at the Kennedy Center. At the time, she was a nine-time Grammy nominee, but she has since earned 13, including…
Monday Night Sports Talk: The Rolling Stones, Eddie Rosario, and another great Louie Cardinal story
We start the show with a review of the Rolling Stones concert last night. Is Ilhan Omar up to something we know nothing about? Or is she just trying to hang onto a job. Johnny Heidt with guitar news
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Henry Winkler and co-author Lin Oliver about their new children’s book “Hollywood vs. The Galaxy,” which they’ll virtually present at the 23rd annual Fall for the Book festival in Northern Virginia this Friday. Winkler also shares memories of playing The Fonz on “Happy Days,” as well as his…
OH WELL, WE STILL CAN HIT 12-5! (WINK WINK) CLAUDE BRINGS ANALYSIS, WHILE KEVIN BRINGS A UNIQUE, AND PERHAPS UNPOPULAR PERSPECTIVE ON SEAN TAYLOR. OH, AND A DISCUSSION OF A STUPID NFL RULE.
Halloween is around the corner marking the start of the holiday season. The pandemic is easing, but health experts still warn of another COVID-19 spike as colder weather rolls in and holiday celebrations begin. Dr. Ruth Kanthula is a pediatrician and an infectious disease specialist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She walks us through how…
In case you missed it – this episode was originally released in 2019. Dr. Ashley Solomon, clinical psychologist, and I discuss a variety of topics about binge eating including: the difference between binge eating and binge eating disorder, how to stop and what triggers a binge. Find more resources from Dr. Solomon here: https://galiacollaborative.com/ …
Mompreneur Ashley Peterson, a mother of two and the wife of NFL running back Adrian Peterson, joins Squats and Margaritas to talk about being confident (finding her voice and losing the mom guilt) and why moms should stop comparing themselves to other moms and just ask for some help!
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with singer/songwriter Don McLean, who released his album “American Pie” exactly 50 years ago today on October 24, 1971. They spoke about the 50th anniversary of a song that not only became an iconic singalong but also served as a genius breakdown of American pop culture history.
WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of “The Blair Witch Project” just in time for Halloween. They spoke in 2018 when the Library of Congress celebrated the film’s 20th anniversary, examining how this low-budget horror flick pioneered the “found footage” subgenre to become one of the most profitable indie films ever…
Chambersburg, Pa. is about 90% white and heavily Republican. The death of George Floyd changed something there. Marvin Worthy is a Black Democrat. He and his wife, Dr. Linda Worthy say their inclusive “blue + red = purple” political strategy could make history.
Congressional Democrats have made major progress on a scaled-back version of President Joe Biden’s social spending plan. Lawmakers have had to make a lot of tradeoffs to get the cost down to close to $2 trillion, and there is more work to be done. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has “The Week on the…
Ben Jordan oversees all aspects of winemaking, vineyards and production at Early Mountain Vineyards near the Shenandoah in Virginia. While his background is in fine arts, Ben has been able to put together an impressive winemaking resume with positions at popular wineries in Sonoma County, as well as the general manager and winemaker with Michael…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Emmylou Harris, who performs at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia on Oct. 28th for “The Lantern Tour” to benefit the Women’s Refugee Commission. I spoke with her about the humanitarian cause, as well as her iconic career, evolving from folk music to country standards like “Two More…
10/21 Best Of GL: Hollywood Squares, Count the honks, the reverse drive off, and more!!
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WTOP Entertainment Editor Jason Fraley chats with Foreigner bass player Jeff Pilsen ahead of the band’s concert this Saturday at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore, Maryland. They discuss the band’s biggest hits, including “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,” “Double Vision,” “Cold As Ice,” “Jukebox Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You” and “I Want…
Ambassador Joe Detrani, who was the Director of CIA East Asia Operations, joins us to talk about the threat from the PRC’s aggressive actions, China’s objectives, and how the center would benefit CIA activities.
Chicago’s Magnificent Mile is currently not safe for shoppers and tourists. Miss France contestants sue the production company for discrimination. Trayon White of climate control fame, is running for mayor of Washington D.C. Patrick tries to tell another joke and Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
Kenny almost forgot about the pod, Dawn’s still looking for her 2020 tax returns and John doesn’t like sweets… So much ground covered on today’s podcast.
If you’re interested in what’s going on with me personally – then this episode will fill you in! If you’re in need of a health coach, and you’d like to check out Team Fit With Me – Get 10% off month 1 of all packages, plans, and add on services using this link: www.teamfitwithme.com/poundthis…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle on the 44th anniversary of the tragic plane crash that killed his bandmates, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. They discuss the band’s biggest hits from “Free Bird” to “Sweet Home Alabama” to “Simple Man,” as well as the new movie “Street Survivors:…
Ilhan Omar tells Minneapolis voters to reject Jacob Frey, thus betraying the black community that she supposedly cares about. Student at Oberlin College is traumatized by the installation of new radiators in his dorm. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with country star Clay Walker, who performs at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Friday night. They discuss his biggest hits from “If I Could Make a Living” to “A Few Questions,” as well as detailing his brave battle with multiple sclerosis since his diagnosis…
Monday Night Sports Talk: Episode 97
Kevin is celebrating his birthday so Claude uses this as an opportunity to vent his frustration about the WFT. His 8 year old son does fake news or not and he reviews “Halloween Kills” without seeing it.
Superman takes a hit in the cultural wars. Halloween takes a hit in the failed academy. Americans will take a hit once they realize what is in the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.
Brain health plays an important role in your overall health, especially when paired with exercise. Adam Ortman shares some of the research on brain health – including links to dementia and Alzheimers Disease and how he’s bringing brain centered workouts to Cincinnati. Find more information here: https://www.activatebrainandbody.com/ If you’re in need of a…
The Smithsonian National Zoo saw a COIVD-19 outbreak among their great cats in September. Nine lions and tigers were infected. One of their older lions almost died from the delta variant of the coronavirus. The variant also caused the Zoo to cancel both Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Lights this year. This week National…
House of Wise founder and CEO Amanda Goetz joins Squats and Margaritas to discuss the benefits of CBD for women (less stress, better sex, better sleep and better workouts) and how she balances her career and family as a single mom of three young kids.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with gospel legend BeBe Winans on the eve of the 52nd annual Dove Gospel Music Awards tomorrow night in Nashville, Tennessee. Winans joined us in 2016 when his life story was adapted into a musical at Arena Stage in Washington D.C. You’ll also hear from his niece, actress Deborah…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with Judy Collins, who performs tonight at The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. They spoke earlier this year when Collins hit Wolf Trap to recreate her first solo concert at New York City’s Town Hall in 1964. They also discussed her biggest hits from “Both Sides Now” to “Send in…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley marks the return of the Middleburg Film Festival this weekend in Middleburg, Virginia by bringing back one of his favorite Middleburg interviews. In 2017, he spoke with Greta Gerwig upon the release of “Lady Bird,” which made Gerwig the first woman to earn an Oscar nomination for her directorial debut.
Dr. Julie Pham, who is “proud” to have come to the U.S. with other Vietnamese “boat people” discusses her family’s connection to Vietnam and immigration to the U.S. She sets the record straight about the Vietnam War, Vietnamese contributions to American business and she discusses her book, “The 7 Forms of Respect”.
Congress is about to return into session and Democrats are still trying to agree on exactly how much they can spend on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The president is continuing to tout the plan, but lawmakers are still far apart on its final price tag. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has…
Congress is about to return in session and Democrats are still trying to agree on exactly how much they can spend on President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan. The president is continuing to tout the plan, but lawmakers are still far apart on its final price tag. WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondent Mitchell Miller has…
St Paul police chief Todd Axtell joins to discuss the current conditions relating to crime. Tom Reid joined to discuss west 7th street and his infamous penalty shot goal. Reusse with his weekly visit, and the debut of Rookie telling a joke as Patrick.
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with actors Ann Dowd and Jason Isaacs of the new Oscar-contender drama “Mass,” which hits movie theaters in Washington D.C. today. You’ll also hear from writer/director Fran Kranz about why he made this harrowing film.
Kendall Qualls and Kofi Montzka describe their brilliant movement to rescue black American families from the failed academy and its embrace of CRT. Johnny Heidt with guitar news, and Joe absolutely destroys the idea of providing tax breaks to news gathering institutions.
MaryJo Webster is the data editor for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. She talks with It’s All Journalism producer Michael O’Connell about her aversion to math before learning about data journalism, how data can be a better story source than interview a person, and how entering a query into a database can help pull information to…
WTOP Entertainment Reporter Jason Fraley chats with New Kids on the Block founder Jonathan Knight as tickets go on sale for the group’s 2022 Mixtape Tour, which wraps at Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. next July. They discuss the group’s formation in the 1980s, breakup in 1994 and reunion in 2008, inspiring countless boy…
Director, Lt. General Scott Berrier sits down for a wide-ranging interview about threats to the U.S. and how DIA is staying ahead of them. In this exclusive interview, he delivers several stark warnings about the nation’s adversaries.
Will Washington and the Chiefs treat us to a shootout on Sunday? How will the Caps do this year?
A St Paul mayoral candidate debate Tuesday night revealed that Melvin Carter can Otter with the best of them. We got some help understanding sentencing guidelines, but we still were left struggling. Gustavus Adolphus College power washed an 18th century botanist for essentially being an advocate for CRT. Johnny Heidt with guitar news.