John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus it's a Tuesday... so we have everyone's favorite segment... TUESDAYS with Charlie!!!BUY THE T-SHIRTS HERE https://goo.gl/S476Js OR HERE https://goo.gl/GQvVxo
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
School Bus Driver Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
It seem that keeping kids off social media might not be such a great idea. School phone bans, social media age restrictions, and parental monitoring tools are spreading worldwide, aiming to protect kids online. But a new Science analysis suggests these measures can backfire. Broad, one-size-fits-all rules may weaken trust between children and adults – and push online activity underground, making kids less likely to seek help. Experts say a better approach is to design digital spaces that support safety and growth. That includes building trust through collaboration, adding easy ways to report problems, using gentle real-time prompts instead of strict blocks, and teaching digital skills in everyday learning. While more research is needed, the takeaway is this: support and communication work better than fear-driven social media restrictions.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Cameron Diaz is revealing her very relatable “ick” when it comes to home etiquette, especially for those visiting her New York home. She was prompted to open up about the topic on her friend Drew Barrymore’s show, in the “Drew’s Qs” segment. When asked about her “biggest ick,” Diaz paused, took a deep breath and said: “Shoes from the street in New York City.” That prompted Jonah Hill to burst into laughter, and Barrymore responded: “If you want to go into her house, put a body condom on.”
Nicole Kidman has shared that she’s learning to become a death doula. The actress explained that she got the idea after her mother died at age 84 in 2024. She said during a talk at the University of San Francisco: “As my mother was passing, she was lonely, and there was only so much the family could provide.” Death doulas, also known as end-of-life doulas, provide support to people and their loved ones toward the end of life, “to empower dignity throughout the dying process,” according to The International End-of-Life Doula Association.
A handful of people have won more than one Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, but no one has won that category twice in a row. That means Shawn Hatosy could break new ground this September. For playing ‘Dr. Jack Abbot’ on “The Pitt”, Hatosy won the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series trophy last September. With his larger role in the HBO Max medical drama’s second season, he stands a chance of getting nominated in the category again – and maybe even winning. Only 5 actors have won that category more than once – none in consecutive years.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Some sharks must keep swimming to stay alive. Water needs to flow over their gills for oxygen. If they stop moving, they can suffocate.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
According to the Fan-Cost-Index, it’ll cost a family of 4 over $400 to attend a baseball game at Yankee Stadium.
Here’s the big question that gets asked in my house at least once a week: “Is my phone listening to me?” Well, the tech companies would plead innocent. And experts agree. Ad industry veteran Ari Paparo insists phones aren’t passively recording (or monitoring) conversations. For one thing, it would be impossible to process audio from billions of devices. Instead, ads feel eerily accurate because companies analyze browsing habits, app usage, and even shared household internet activity. Another expert says his analysis found no evidence of hidden audio recording, although he also says companies closely track online behavior. If you get the creepy feeling that you’re seeing ads based on your conversations, industry pros suggest you limit tracking through browser choices and privacy laws. Still, as positive as he is that you’re your phone isn’t listening to you, Paparo also admits he’s “positive that no one will believe me!”
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“I’m not left-handed either.” — The Princess Bride — Man in Black (Cary Elwes) — 1987
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Canned baked beans are not actually baked. They are cooked through a steaming process.
✓ 1922 Nobel Prize winner Niels Bohr was gifted perpetual supply of beer piped into his house.
✓ Animals yawn based on how large their brain is. The bigger the brain, the longer the yawn.
✓ According to a study, spending money on others yields more happiness than spending it on yourself.
✓ Living in sight of water can make you calmer, happier and more creative.
WEIRD NEWS
A Dutch politician was thrown out of her party after allegedly using AI to heavily alter her campaign photo. Patricia Reichman, who served in Rotterdam, was criticized when her polished, youthful image went viral alongside more recent photos showing a stark difference. She claimed she only enhanced the resolution and blamed any changes on medication, insisting the image was still her. Critics, including her own party, Leefbaar Rotterdam, disagreed, calling the photo misleading and asked her to step down. After she refused, the party expelled her, citing a breakdown in trust over the altered image.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Just 3% of us say they’ve never used their phone to do THIS. What is it?
Answer: Send an emoji
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
WACKY PET NAMES:
The pet health insurance company Nationwide is inviting people to vote in its 2026 “Wacky Pet Names” contest. These are the finalists (voting is closed)
• WACKIEST DOG NAMES:
Dinonugget, Nuggetron McFife, Mini Moose the Goose, Marshmallow Panda, Internet Browser, Howl Capone, General Chaos, Danger Jr., Babyshark, Aries Amethyst World Eater
• WACKY CAT NAMES:
Lucipurr Meowzebub The Lord of Cats, Orange Julius Caesar Salad, Statistically Significant, Munchie McPurryToes, Miso Tunacanopolis The First, Goofus McDoof Business Horse, Cheddar Big Booty Cheesburger, Catatouille, Bad Kitty 5000, Brave Little Toaster
• WACKY EXOTIC PET NAMES:
A ferret named ‘Auntie Tuna’, a parrot named ‘TBird’, a gecko named ‘Squash McGourdy’, a bearded dragon named ‘Space Cowboy’, a bunny named ‘Sergeant Major Booplesnoot’, a hedgehog named ‘Quillie Nelson’, a guinea pig named ‘Penelopeanut’, a corn snake named ‘Obi-Wan Cornobi’, an exotic bird named ‘Mochi The Captain Of Chaos’, and a dove named ‘Luna Dovegood’.
LINK: https://www.petinsurance.com/wackypetnames/
GOOD NEWS
Horse
Swept Away By Floodwaters Rescued After 8-Hour Fight For His Life
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
