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"Can you feel when you're wearing mismatched socks, or do you have to look?" Its The Senseless Survey
Which neighborhoods have the best trick-or-treating? The rich neighborhoods, or middle class? These are the important economic issues we're facing on this morning's show.
In today's Listener Scavenger Hunt we're looking for anyone who's shown up and been the only one in their Halloween costume. It might turn out to be the best night ever, it did for this caller!
8.2 million people in 20 states are without power across the East coast from Hurricane Sandy, at least 35 deaths had been confirmed so far. The AP has it at 40 in the US, with most victims killed by falling trees. That includes at least 12 in New York City.
In New York City, the 13-foot storm surge caused severe flooding. The storm was a “post-tropical cyclone” when it hit the east coast but it still packed hurricane-force wind. The NTC subway system will also be closed until further notice.
Haloween has been postponed in NJ until this weekend.
Wireless companies say if you are trying to reach friends, use Facebook or text - don’t call.
A helicopter rescue mission happened yesterday for the 17-man crew of the tall ship "HMS Bounty," - the ship appeared in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest” and fans can take trips on it. Unfortunately, one person died and the captain is still missing at sea.
Broadway was shut down, Jimmy Fallon and Letterman did their shows last night without an audience and it was AWKWARD.
American Apparel is now being criticized for starting a Hurricane Sale yesterday while the storm hit - they specifically advertised - Hey, if you’re bored and still have power, shop now get 20% off, just put in SANDYSALE!
Atlantic City, NJ is suffered severe flooding, the mayor of Atlantic City is now under fire after he told residents to stay put instead of evacuate.
If you're planning on flying, check your flight. The major east coast airports will reopen Thursday. Click here.
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After providing his GF with a Halloween costume, this caller got in trouble when she found out who the last person to wear the costume was. . .
Who terrified a Starbuck's drive-thru employee? Who ran around the Vilas Zoo like a mad caveman? Who went around downtown making college kids and hipsters alike feel insecure about the success of their Halloween costumes? It's Who's Weekend Was It?
Candy+Potter Mornings go for a Gangam Style Hat Trick on Todays Show, the final piece is The Senseless Survey.
Just a week after announcing three stadium shows Jason Aldean sells out the historic ballpark. He is the first country artist to headline the venue. Not a bad week to be Aldean, his album is sitting on the top of both the Billboard Country Albums and the Multi-Genre Billboard Top 200 Charts.
"When we started talking about playing stadiums, my only request was to play venues that were special and really meant something to me," Jason says. "At 100 years old, Fenway Park is one of the most iconic baseball stadium in the country and there is absolutely nothing in the world that could be more special than selling that place out ... as an entertainer and as a huge baseball fan. This has been the most unbelievable week ... all I can say is THANK YOU."
Save on a Boorito at Chipotle. Anyone who shows up in costume at Chipotle between 4 p.m. and closing time on Halloween will get a Chipotle burrito, bowl, salad or an order of tacos for only $2.
Kids eat free at Outback. When you dine at Outback on Halloween, you may be eligible for two freebies. First, order an adult entree for yourself, and your child will get a free kid's meal. This is for dine-in and curbside pickup, and, Outback says, only while supplies last. Second, while you're waiting for your meal to arrive, look for a "Find the Treat" sticky note that might be inside the drink menu. It's good for a free steak dinner, which you can redeem on your next visit to Outback between Nov. 1 and Nov. 29.
Scare up a free doughnut at Krispe Kreme. Stop at Krispy Kreme in costume on Halloween and you can get a free Halloween or pumpkin spice doughnut.
Walk away with a free trick-or-treat bag at Subway. Every kid who visits Subway in October and orders a kid's meal will get a Frankenweenie reusable bag and a glow stick, while supplies last.
Wendy's. For $1 you can get a booklet with five coupons inside for free Jr. Frosty treats. The booklet is designed to hand out in lieu of candy on Halloween.
Corn dogs at Sonic. No costume is necessary to take advantage of Sonic's Halloween deal.According to a Sonic Drive-In Facebook page, Sonic will be selling corn dogs on Halloween for 50 cents all day.
Free kid's meal at Chili's. Chili's does kids eat freeon Halloween. Bring your little ghosts and goblins between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31 to take advantage of this offer, you have to order an adult entree and use this printable coupon, found on the Living on the Cheap website. This free meal is good for children age 12 or younger and at participating locations only.
Never thought you'd see an Oscar winning actor performing slam poetry about an early 90's TGIF sitcom? Well you didn't count on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. - Producer Ryan
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What if your man's costume is too sexy? Is it a problem? It is the year of Magic Mike ladies!
Producer Ryan has a theory that Taylor Swift is about ten years away from being a crazy cat lady. Here is some evidence.
"Since everyone is on Facebook should we move the Presidential Election there or do you not have any interest in SuperPoking the candidates?" Its The Senseless Survey.
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Want to know how to make a drive thru employee angry, all you need is your car and some rain on your windshield.
"The last time you went to a single's bar, how many backstage passes to you give to guys?" It's The Senseless Survey.
Where do you get you political news and views? NY Times? The Daily Show? Fox News? CNN? How about Lindsay Lohan's Twitter feed? Yeah thats right.
A White Whale has learned to communicate with an eerily human sounding vocalization, its sounds about as human as I do trying to talk with my head underwater after a long night of cocktails.
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A Christmas tree ornament dedicated to your lost pet complete with little angel wings, sweet or creepy?
This show member scared somebody else's kid to tears. This show member received a mystery cake for their birthday, probably from their mom. Who's Weekend Was It?
Its a totally fab 80's style Senseless Survey. "Where's the beef?!"
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You know the old joke "You have a face for radio". Well we've been out meeting listeners at our Hole-In-The-Wall Tour and some people are suprised to find out what we actually look like compared to how we sound like we look like. Odd concept I know. So we took some calls to see what you guys think Candy, Potter, and Producer Ryan look like, and the results are hilarious.
"Was the last mountain range you visited on a beer can?" Its The Senseless Survey!
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Is the man in you life's biological clock is ticking louder than yours? Men can be baby crazy too!
Getting ready for our Hole-In-The-Wall Tour we talk to Pete the owner of Sir Hobo's in Sun Prairie about the fire that burned the restaurant down, and what it took to rebuild and re-open.
"Would you buy a Honey Boo Boo Brand of honey? Its just Mountain Dew and Red Bull syrup in a bottle" Its The Senseless Survey
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Tom Cruise is supposedly thinking about giving up Scientology to win Katie Holmes back. What have you ever given up for someone you loved?
"If Lucky Charms were really lucky wouldn't they just be all marshmallow pieces?" It's The Senseless Survey
We're getting ready to head out to Sir Hobo's in Sun Prairie on Friday for our Hole-In-The-Wall Tour, so today we learn a little playing Sun Prairie True Or False
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Who used the wrong bathroom on purpose twice? Who discovered a murder scene in the woods? We're playing Who's Weekend Was It?
"Do you think the Star Wars films would have been as popular if the main character was named Luke Sleepwalker?" It's the Senseless Survey.
So you may not be able to skydive from space like Felix Baumgartner, but what do you think everyone should do before they die?
Potter and Producer Ryan rode the Sconnie Beer Bus to see Eric Church in Milwaukee on Friday, hear how a tipsy Potter foiled a bootlegger with an iPhone at the show.
Jerrod Niemann calls up to talk about his status as a 'beautiful' person, hospital room robbery, bus fires, putting his girlfriend in his video, and the consistency of his stupidity.
Candy faced her fear last night and took to The Barrymore's stage with Justin Moore, Greg Bates, Casey James, and Gwen Sebastian for a very special duet with Justin. Candy makes an unseasonable song selection and takes an opportunity to shed some light on Justin Moore's retail past. Listen to the magic!
Casey James is going to be at our Storytellers Jam tonight at The Barrymore, but first he calls up the show to talk Halloween shenanigans, American Idol drama, has some words of encouragement for Candy (Who will be singing on stage tonight with Justin Moore) and Candy has a special song cover she wants to hear from Casey.
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Casey James is going to be at our Storytellers Jam tonight at The Barrymore, but first he calls up the show to talk Halloween shenanigans, American Idol drama, has some words of encouragement for Candy (Who will be singing on stage tonight with Justin Moore) and Candy has a special song cover she wants to hear from Casey.
On Friday we're taking our Hole In The Wall Tour to Stoughton's Koffee Kup, and to warm up we're playing a round of Stoughton True Or False.
"Why do you think solar powered tanning beds haven't caught on?" Its The Senseless Survey.
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Candy agrees to sing on the air! Just as long as we auto-tune her. The results. . . hilarious?
"When you flashed the camera on Splash Mountain did you buy the picture or did you look so good they gave it to you for free?" Its The Senseless Survey
Getting ready for our Hole In The Wall Tour we talk to Ken from The Koffee Kup
What about your school photos would you retouch? Everything?
Phil Vassar calls up to talk hot tubbing and halloween costume restrictions for his daughters. He'll be here at Ho-Chunk in Madison on October 13th with Madison County!
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Anyone out there pretending to like football? Have a certain food that sends you running out of the room? Planning on breaking up with someone this week? Help us complete our Listener Scavenger Hunt!
Gwen Sebastian calls up with some words of encouragement for Candy who will be singing a song with Justin Moore at the upcoming Q106 Storytellers Jam.
A listener today called to ask when President Obama is speaking today in Madison, now all she needs is an excuse for her Romney supporting boyfriend who doesn't know about the political divide in his relationship Oh wait, now he does because he heard her on the radio! Hear what happens when he calls us!
Chris Thile frontman and mandolin player for the progressive bluegrass band the Punch Brothers at 31 is the youngest recipient of The MacArthur 'Genius' grant this year. - Producer Ryan
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards productive members of society for creativity in a number of fields. Their is no application process and the fellows are chosen anonymously. This year, 23 people were given the no-strings-attached cash prize of $500,000 and Thile happened to be one of them.
"I just don't want to be the dud of the group," he says of this year's motley crew of geniuses that include a pediatric neurosurgeon, a stringed-instrument bow maker, an optical physicist and an astronomer."
Men who want to get ahead - might want to shave their heads.
Men with shaved heads are perceived to be more masculine, dominant and, in some cases, to have greater leadership potential than those with longer locks or with thinning hair, according to a recent study out of the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.
Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos anyone?
See the full study here. Then BBBUUZZZuuzzzzzzbuzzz.
Darius Rucker got a big surprise from Brad Paisley last night at The Grand Ole Opry and for once it wasn't a prank. - Producer Ryan
"My question is in two parts," Brad told the "True Believers" singer. "Are you still the worst poker player in the world? ... Other question is would you like to be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry?"
"You're kidding me? Tonight? Really? No," was Darius' first reaction, before Brad reminded him, "You haven't answered," prompting Darius to graciously respond, "Yes, I would."