Today we visit with Comedian Brian Bates. We'll talk about his new comedy special “Worried”
WATCH ON NATELAND: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LfFqaVj3uQ
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Handbag Day
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Forget waiting until 65 — retirement might come sooner than you think. A new Allianz Life survey finds 42% of retired Americans actually retired earlier than they expected. And 54% said they’d retire immediately if they won the lottery. The top reasons for considering early retirement?
• 36% want more time with family.
• 32% said they might become financially ready sooner than expected.
• 31% simply want less stress.
Of course, early retirement isn’t always a choice. Among those who actually retired earlier than planned, the biggest reasons were health problems and unexpected job loss. Meanwhile, 53% of workers said they already have a specific retirement age in mind.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
‘Willy Wonka’ has delivered for Netflix. The streamer has landed a bona fide reality ratings hit with “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket” after the “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”-themed competition series debuted at number 2 on its English-language TV chart. Shot in Australia, the series sees 12 golden ticket winners entering the Chocolate Factory to compete for a lifetime supply of money. As the winners and their partners step through the factory gates, they face games, tests and temptations designed to test the competitors physically, mentally, and morally before one walks away with the prize.
Bradley Whitford is ready to return to the White House. He says it may be time to bring back “The West Wing” as a “limited series of some kind.” Series creator Aaron Sorkin has had fans chomping at the bit ever since he was inspired to write more episodes while attending a 25th anniversary of the show at the White House in 2024. At the time, Sorkin said he “got a couple of ideas for episodes just walking around the White House. Like, ‘why didn’t we ever do this? Why didn’t we ever do that?’” The West Wing premiered on NBC in 1999 and ran for 7 seasons.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Parrots can live for many decades. Some larger species may reach 60 years or more, making them lifelong companions when cared for properly.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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Does it seem you’re always tapping your fingers, bouncing your leg…or twirling your hair? It turns out these habits may actually serve a purpose. They’re examples of “stimming,” short for self-stimulating behaviour, and they can help regulate emotions, release excess energy, and improve focus. While stimming is often associated with autism and ADHD, actually, pretty much everyone does it. Research suggests fidgeting may even help people retain information. Other common examples include chewing your pen, cracking your knuckles, pacing, or humming. For neurodivergent people, stimming can also help manage anxiety and sensory overload. So, the next time someone tells you to stop fidgeting, tell them you’re boosting your brainpower!
Your shoes may be bringing home more than a little dirt. According to a new Time article, research suggests the soles of our footwear can carry bacteria, fecal matter (Ewwww!), and even environmental contaminants into the house – and carpets can act as a reservoir for those germs. One study found 80% of shoe bottoms tested positive for fecal bacteria, while other research has found shoes can pick up bacteria including E. coli and C. difficile. In fact, shoes have been found to be significantly more germ-ridden than public toilet seats. As for your home, the first few steps inside the front door tend to be the germiest area, making a no-shoes policy especially useful around babies and young children who spend lots of time on the floor. So maybe “shoes off” isn’t just a house rule – it’s a germ-control strategy.
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
“You’re killing me, Smalls.” The Sandlot Ham Porter 1993
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Sugar was first added to chewing gum in 1869…by a dentist.
✓ The inventor of the Chocolate Chip Cookie sold the idea to Nestle Toll House in return for a lifetime supply of chocolate.
✓ Dr. Seuss wrote “Green Eggs and Ham” to win a bet against his publisher who thought that he could not complete a book with only 50 words.
✓ Jeff Goldblum was given the offer to be the voice of Siri by Steve Jobs.
✓ 95% of the creatures on Earth are smaller than a chicken egg.
WEIRD NEWS
Pizza has officially entered its villain era. Tombstone Pizza has unleashed a Halloween creation that may ‘haunt’ traditionalists: a frozen cheese or pepperoni pizza topped with…candy corn. Yes, candy corn. The frozen pizza maker calls it “The Pizza Nobody Asked For” and insists the bizarre combination is “weirdly good.” The limited-edition offering comes with a side of candy corn for sprinkling over the melted cheese and toppings, letting brave snackers create their own sweet-and-savory nightmare. The Halloween stunt costs just $1.31, shipping included. It debuted on Friday, with additional online drops scheduled for October 9 and 23. Tombstone says the idea was “conjured in the spookiest corners of the internet.” Frankly, that sounds about right. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/7bzcwd6u
QUESTION OF THE DAY
More than 3/4 of us admit we do THIS while watching a movie at home. What is it?
Answer: Check our phone.
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ Everybody wears scrubs now. Don’t know if you’re a lash tech or a heart surgeon — Mxim
⇒ They don’t tell you this but after you get married you can’t say “guess what” without everyone asking if you’re pregnant — Darby
⇒ “Did you find everything you needed?” Ma’am, this is a Home Goods, I didn’t need anything. Now ring up my $400 worth of random crap pls. — Brookeogorman
⇒ I’m still thinking about the guy who bought my air fryer on FB Marketplace and showed up with a bag of nuggets to test it. — By_yalz
⇒ As far as I’m concerned, my dental hygienist is my actual dentist and the dentist is her lil assistant who pops in at the end to see if she needs anything – katiearroyocomedy
GOOD NEWS
7th
Grader Donates Over 30,000 Diapers To Families In Need
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news