Today we visit with the very funny comedian Derrick Stroup. His new comedy special “Nostalgic” is out right now on Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/title/82084417
TRAILER:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2l6Ybfwlbg
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Zoo Lovers Day
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/baltimore-zoo/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A new survey of 2,000 American women reveals that 1 in 3 feel their gender has held them back across careers, healthcare, and daily life. In the poll, released during Women’s History Month, Gen Z women report the highest impact, with half saying gender limited their opportunities, while Millennials cite parenthood expectations as a key barrier. Women described the concrete challenges they face: ideas dismissed (45%), pay gaps (35%), being underestimated (32%), and restrictions tied to safety (36%). Yet despite these obstacles, nearly 60% of Gen Z believe pay, healthcare, and leadership gaps will improve in their lifetimes. Their advice to younger women? Stand your ground and don’t let anyone silence you.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Channing Tatum goes by many titles: dad, actor, producer, model, incredibly hot dancer. Now, the multi-hyphenate is adding author to the list, as he prepares to release a romance novel co-written with Roxane Gay next year. According to Gay, “It’s very sexy. Lots and lots of sex.” This isn’t a totally new thing for Tatum. He authored a picture book series called “Sparkella”, inspired by his and ex-wife Jenna Dewan’s 12-year-old daughter Everly.
Stephen Colbert already has a new job lined up for when he ends his 11-year run as host of “The Late Show” in May. The comedian and well-known J.R.R. Tolkien superfan has announced he will co-write and develop a new film in the blockbuster “Lord of the Rings” franchise. The movie is tentatively titled “Shadow of the Past.” Colbert joined “LOTR” director Peter Jackson to reveal the news in a video announcement. Jackson also gave an update on the next “LOTR” film, set for release next year. “The Hunt for Gollum” will be based on parts of Tolkien’s “The Fellowship of the Ring” book that didn’t make it into the original movies. LINK: https://youtu.be/HMHh4L2626A
Anne Hathaway had a special request for the producers of “The Devil Wears Prada 2”. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, she recalled that making the 2006 film took some to get fashion brands on board. But Meryl Streep emphasized that this time around, she and the cast attended “actual fashion shows during Milan Fashion Week.” Streep was “struck by how not only beautiful and young — everyone seems young to me — but alarmingly thin the models were”, an issue that she thought “had been addressed years ago”. Streep said that Hathaway “made a beeline to the producers about it”, and made them promise that the models used in the film “would not be so skeletal!”
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… A housefly hums in the key of F. The sound comes from the rapid vibration of its wings. Scientists have measured the frequency precisely.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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SCOOP
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Reese’s is tossing its bad eggs recipes. The Hershey Company announced Wednesday it will return to “classic milk and dark chocolate recipes” in its Reese’s lineup by 2027. The change comes after the grandson of Reese's founder called Hershey out for swapping the good stuff with a cheaper coating. The chocolate maker cited consumer demand and rising cocoa prices for the original shift.
Don’t you just love it when you pick up on a clever reference in a movie or show? Or when you catch a sly joke that almost seems as if it was included especially for you? Well, spotting hidden Easter eggs in movies and TV shows seems to trigger something deeper than simple enjoyment: a sense of pride. A study of nearly 1,000 adults found that viewers who feel strongly connected to fictional characters get more satisfaction from their entertainment when they actively engage with a story beyond just watching. Catching a subtle reference can feel like an achievement, similar to solving a puzzle. About 41% of participants recalled finding an Easter egg in the past year, and often described the experience as bringing feelings of excitement and pride. These moments also spark conversation, making fandom a more interactive, rewarding experience. They also often result in the viewer rewatching scenes, and seeking out more content.
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 your huckleberry.” — Tombstone — Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) — 1993
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
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✓ “Tater Tots” originally failed because people thought the product was too cheap. Popularity rose after the price was raised.
✓ CDs were created to hold 74 minutes of music because that is the duration of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony.
✓ The Tyrannosaurus rex only lived an average of 27-33 years.
✓ In Greece, you can lose your driver’s license for being “poorly dressed” or “unbathed”.
✓ Cats have 3 eyelids, but most do not have eyelashes.
WEIRD NEWS
A woman in India was shaken…and then she stirred. After collapsing and being declared brain-dead, Vineeta Shukla was taken to a hospital. Doctors determined she had no brainstem reflexes and no chance of regaining consciousness. Her family began funeral preparations and arranged to take her home. But during the ambulance ride, a sudden jolt caused by a large pothole ended up reviving her. She began breathing normally and later regained consciousness, astonishing doctors. Shukla has since returned home, is fully awake, and able to speak with family.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
34% of single women say they like THIS quality in a man. What is it?
Answer: Spontaneity
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
British media group Time Out has named its “Best Cities for 2026″ list. Its annual survey drew responses from 24,000 people across 150 cities worldwide, and here are the top 10…
1. Melbourne, Australia. Australia’s second city is renowned as a global food and drink powerhouse, where nature is close by, and urban delights are readily available.
2. Shanghai, China: Visiting this financial hub of 25 million is an exhilarating experience, but it is also known for its access to China’s huge network of high-speed railways.
3. Edinburgh, Scotland: Overlooked by an extinct volcano, few cities are as bursting with history, from the medieval streets of its Old Town to the spacious boulevards of its 18th-century New Town.
4. London, England
5. New York, USA
6. Cape Town, South Africa
7. Mexico City, Mexico
8. Bangkok, Thailand
9. Seoul, South Korea
10. Tokyo, Japan
GOOD NEWS
3-Year-Old
Sees Older Man Eating Alone At McDonald’s
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
