This #MovieStarMonday we visit Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan - Super Troopers 3, IN THEATERS NOW!!
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYFevn5frf0
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Black Cat Appreciation Day
https://www.cocktailwave.com/recipes/black-cat
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
It seems that everywhere you turn these days, you’re being asked to place a bet on a sporting event. But sports betting apps are doing more than entertaining millions of users – they’re affecting how much money some households have left over to save and invest. A new study of bank and credit card records from more than 183,000 households (in the US) found that frequent bettors cut their investment deposits by 56% after online sports betting became legal. For every dollar deposited into a betting app, investment deposits fell by about 20 cents. Frequent bettors wagered an average of $1,138 per quarter, compared with $93 for occasional bettors. The impact was strongest among households with limited savings, which also saw increases in credit card debt and loan payments.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Demi Lovato will make a cameo appearance in “Camp Rock 3,” reprising the role of ‘Mitchie Torres’. The movie will debut on Disney Channel tomorrow, before streaming on Disney+ beginning Friday. Previously, Lovato was announced to be executive producing without an on-screen role. Her return to the role of Mitchie comes 18 years after the original “Camp Rock” movie launched her career in 2008.
Universal’s annual Halloween Horror Nights is looking like an even scarier place to have a nice daaaate. ‘Nikki’ from the breakout hit “Obsession” (played by Inde Navarrette) will make her debut as a character at the theme park spookfest. The announcement was made by John Murdy, the creative director and executive producer of Halloween Horror Nights during a panel at MidsummerScream. He said to the crowd: “Nikki is out there somewhere…She might be looking for her next obsession, and I’ll leave it at that.” Halloween Horror Nights starts Aug. 28, at Universal Orlando and Sept. 3 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
The Jonas Brothers will headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Melbourne Game, where the LA Rams will face the San Francisco 49ers. The game set is for Friday, September 11 at 10:35am local time, and will air live on Netflix in the US Thursday, September 10 at 8:35pm ET. Melbourne is one of 7 countries that will host NFL international games for the 2026 season, with more halftime artists to be announced in the coming weeks.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Lava can reach temperatures of over 1,000°C (1,800°F). Even after it begins to cool, it can remain dangerously hot beneath a hardened outer crust.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
How much ketchup is too much? Heinz is letting you decide. The brand has introduced its new “Love Lid”, a first-of-its-kind ketchup bottle cap that lets you control exactly how much comes out. The lid has 3 settings: “Like,” “Love” and “Crazy Love,” ranging from a light stream to a serious ketchup dump. Designed for burgers, fries and hot dogs, the limited-edition Love Lid is launching exclusively online in the U.S. and U.K. It comes with a bottle of Heinz ketchup and a guide suggesting the perfect squeeze for different foods. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/y3urcdmk
High-protein ketchup could be coming to a fridge near you. Scientists in Russia and New Zealand have managed to boost ketchup’s protein content by adding protein extracted from a nutrient-rich green algae. The protein level jumped from about 1.6% to as much as 6.3% – nearly 4 times higher. Smaller amounts also added minerals and antioxidants without significantly affecting the taste. However, too much algae made the ketchup darker, thicker and less appealing. Researchers found that around 4% algae protein offered the best balance between nutrition and keeping ketchup tasting like, well, ketchup.
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
“The power of Christ compels you!” — The Exorcist — Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) — 1973
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ The most-used substance on earth, following water and air, is sand.
✓ It is impossible to imagine a new color.
✓ In the 1870s, a city in Belgium tried to employ 37 cats as mail carriers. It didn’t work.
✓ The asteroid that led to the end of the dinosaurs set 70% of the world’s forests on fire.
✓ Male monkeys go bald, just like men.
WEIRD NEWS
Researchers studying yellow-bellied marmots in Colorado have turned to an unusual fundraising strategy after losing federal research funding: OnlyFans. The University of California, Los Angeles team behind a marmot research program dating back to 1962 created an account called “OnlyMarms,” offering fans daily photos and videos of the furry animals in exchange for tips supporting their work. The page is strictly G-rated, with researchers sharing cute clips and educational content. The agency’s Instagram account asks visitors to “head to the link in our bio for the uncensored marmot content!” The team is also raising money through a marmot-themed IPA and an upcoming “Fat Marmot Week.” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/5ydymerw
QUESTION OF THE DAY
32% of people say getting THIS has improved their appearance. What is it?
Answer: A passport
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
STRANGE TRAVEL SUPERSTITIONS:
Every country has its own travel superstitions. Some are rooted in ancient folklore, while others are merely psychological. Here are some odd ones that people around the world still practice today…
➢ Stash Garlic in Your Suitcase: In parts of the Balkans, Greece and Italy, carrying a clove of raw garlic is believed to protect travelers from bad luck and the evil eye. Just be prepared for your luggage to smell like dinner.
➢ “Spit” Over Your Shoulder: In Norway, saying “Tvi tvi”, a sound representing spitting – or actually spitting 3 times over your shoulder – is believed to ward off bad luck and evil spirits. Think of it as a Scandinavian “break a leg.”
➢ Sit on Your Suitcase: In Slavic traditions, sitting silently on your luggage before leaving gives you a moment to pause and is thought to clear away bad energy.
➢ Throw Water Behind a Traveler: In Serbia, parts of the Balkans and Middle East, throwing water behind someone as they leave is considered a blessing. The flowing water symbolizes a smooth, trouble-free journey.
➢ Avoid 4, 13 and 17: Four is considered unlucky in parts of East Asia because it sounds similar to the word for “death,” while 13 is widely avoided in the West. In Italy, the unlucky number is 17 – so unlucky that some airlines skip Row 17.
➢ Don’t Sweep After Someone Leaves: In Bulgaria, sweeping the floor immediately after a guest leaves is believed to sweep away their good luck, or even their life.
➢ Tap the Plane Before Boarding: Some nervous travelers touch or tap the outside of an airplane before boarding as a kind of good-luck ritual. It may not improve the flight, but it can provide a comforting moment of reassurance.
➢ Skip Friday Flights: Old European and maritime traditions consider Friday an unlucky day to begin a journey, partly because of its association with the crucifixion of Jesus. Sailors were particularly wary of setting out on Fridays, and the superstition eventually made its way into air travel.
GOOD NEWS
A Little Boy's Joy Over a Box of Froot Loops Inspired One Man to Change His Community. https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news