THURSDAY, July 13 – DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION

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TODAY IS …
(All days repeat annually on today’s date unless otherwise noted; days may or may not be called “National”/”International”/”World” depending on source; sources listed often have additional info. We generally do not list special days which were created by commercial companies for the purpose of marketing, or the hundreds of disease awareness listings which occur each year.)

BARBERSHOP MUSIC APPRECIATION DAY
The Holiday Insights website says this:
“Barbershop Music Appreciation Day is a day to relax and enjoy the sweet voices of the Sweet Adelines, or a Barbershop Quartet. Backstory: Edna Mae Anderson of Tulsa, Oklahoma invited some women to her home to sing on July 13, 1945. Their husbands were members of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBSQSA). The ladies wanted to participate in the singing fun and enjoyment. On that evening, the ‘Sweet Adelines’ were born. The group later became Sweet Adelines International, and created Barbershop Music Appreciation Day in 2005 to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of their organization – which boasts over 300 choruses, and 15,000 singers.”

EMBRACE YOUR GEEKNESS DAY
The Holiday Insights website says this:
“Embrace Your Geekness Day is a great day to be a geek. Or, to know a geek. A geek is an individual who is highly intelligent (brainy) and technically oriented. They are most often associated with the computer, and computer systems world. A geek is usually formal, studious and into his technical world, often to the exclusion of all else. A geek is closely related to a ‘nerd.’ A nerd however, may or may not possess technical expertise. Some people view the term ‘geek’ with a negative connotation. Are they jealous of your knowledge and skills, perhaps? We certainly think so. Enjoy Embrace Your Geekness Day to the fullest. Spend plenty of time with your computer. Talk computer lingo and jargon. If you are a geek, stand tall and proud. Isn’t it great to be so brilliant and gifted?”

NATIONAL BEANS ‘N’ FRANKS DAY

NATIONAL FRENCH FRIES DAY

July is:

Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month
Air Conditioning Appreciation Month
Baked Bean Month
Cell Phone Courtesy Month
Family Reunion Month
International Blondie and Deborah Harry Month
National Anti-Boredom Month
National Blueberries Month
National Grilling Month
National Hot Dog Month
National Ice Cream Month
Melon Month
Wild About Wildlife Month

ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITIES

TOM CRUISE ZOOMED AROUND THE COUNTRY TUESDAY NIGHT

Tom Cruise, alongside director Christopher McQuarrie, surprised fans in four cities on Tuesday, the opening night of “Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One.” The pair popped up at screenings in movie theaters in Toronto, Washington D.C., Atlanta and Miami. Cruise and McQuarrie went around the theaters greeting and speaking with fans, introduced the film, and thanked everyone for coming. Cruise said. “We really do dream about these moments of sharing the film with you, so this is very special.”
* Then he hopped on a motorcycle, jumped it over the concession stand, did a wheelie out the door and grabbed onto the skid of a hovering helicopter to take him to the next city.
* Was there any schwag? It’s pretty cheesy of him not to bring the fans schwag.
* Boy, the movie must really suck if he’s this desperate to promote it, you think?
* And Harrison Ford, who sucked it up and did every interview show except the Home Shopping Network to promote the new Indiana Jones, which is bombing, is sitting at home going, “You bastard!”

WHAT TO WATCH – New and Returning Shows and Movies
Premiering Thursday through Sunday
Listings sourced from the TV Guide and EW websites.

THURSDAY, July 13

“Full Circle”
Max – New Series
Synopsis: This limited series centers on the investigation into a botched kidnapping and interweaves multiple stories. Starring Claire Danes and Timothy Olyphant.

“Survival of the Thickest”
Netflix – New Comedy Series
Synopsis: Michelle Buteau co-created and stars in this new comedy series based on her essay collection of the same name. She plays aspiring stylist Mavis Beaumont, whose plan for her life goes sideways after an unexpected breakup forces her to start over.

Season Premiere:
FX/Hulu – “What We Do in the Shadows” July 13 on FX, July 14 on Hulu)

FRIDAY, July 14

“Goliath”
Showtime – New Docuseries
Synopsis: Examines the prolific life, career and impact of basketball superstar Wilt Chamberlain.

Season Premieres:
Apple TV+ – “Foundation”
Prime Video – “The Summer I Turned Pretty”

THE BUZZ

SEPARATE SLEEPERS SURVEY

According to a recent survey of more than 2,000 Americans by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, one third of us – 35% – occasionally or consistently sleep in another room.
– Half of men reported moving to another bedroom or a sofa, in comparison to a quarter of women.
– Millennials (born between 1981 and 1996) reported the highest rate (43%) of sleeping in another room, followed by those in Gen X (born between 1965-1980) (33%).
* Now when they say we’re sleeping around, they mean we’re sleeping around our own house – in the guest room, on the couch, in the recliner, on the porch…
* I would bet a lot of separate sleepers have a big dog the let sleep on the bed. Or cats. Cats would cause humans to do something like this, and they would do it on purpose. Divide and conquer.
* And what, exactly, is the “Sleep Medicine Academy”? Do they have a football team? Is their team mascot a bottle of NoDoz? If you fall asleep in class, do you get extra credit?
* A lot of kids go to college and take drugs. Kids go to the Sleep Medicine Academy to MAKE drugs.

THREE DUMB HEADLINES

Time for another episode of Three Dumb Headlines. These are actual, word-for-word headlines of stories found on the internet. There’s no story, no context, just the actual headline. Discuss them amongst yourselves. Then, encourage listeners to vote for the Dumbest Headline on your station’s social media page. Maybe ask them to leave a comment. Reveal the results in the next break.
Today’s Dumb Headlines:
1. “Hugh Jackman Causes Stir With Surprising Waffle Topping Preference’”
2. “Ontario Woman Collects 1,618 Toothbrushes”
3. “Stuck At A Red Light? You Might Need To Let It Know You’re There”
And here’s a spare, in case you don’t like one of those three: “How To Make Cheap Pizza In Your Toaster”

 

U.S. NEWS

8-YEAR OLD CARJACKER

Police in Montgomery, Alabama, responded to a robbery call Tuesday, to find that an 8-year-old child had carjacked someone at gunpoint. They located the car and tried to get the boy to pull over, but he refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. Eventually, he crashed into another vehicle. No injuries were reported. The 8-year-old boy was taken into custody. A gun was recovered at the scene. A witness, who goes by his nickname “Snake” Knapp, said, “I think parents just really need to know where their kids are, what their kids are doing, and just talk to them about these kinds of things.”
* “Snake” Knapp, town sage.
* We used to talk to our kids about sex. Now, we have to have the talk about car jacking.
* Imagine this kid’s “What I Did Last Summer” essay come September.
* At least, in jail, he’ll have time to attack that summer reading list before school starts.

SKIPLAGGING

Here’s the setup: A teenager had a ticket on American Airlines to fly from Gainesville, Florida, to New York City. There was a layover in Charlotte, North Carolina. Here’s the twist: the teen actually planned to get off the plane in Charlotte, because that’s where he lived, and not continue on to New York. And here’s the payoff: American Airlines figuired out her was going to do this and canceled his ticket. The boy’s father had booked the ticket using Skiplagged, a website that shows flights with layovers that are less expensive than direct routes. That’s right: it’s cheaper to get from Gainesville to Charlotte if you buy a ticket all the way to New York and simply get off early. In this case, the gate agent in Florida saw the teen’s North Carolina driver’s license, took the boy to a security for questioning and learned of the money-saving plan. The airline canceled the teen’s ticket, and his family had to buy him the more expensive direct ticket to Charlotte. The airlines don’t like people skiplagging because they’re losing money on the more expensive ticket.
* Surely there’s a lawyer or five hundred who’d take up this case against the Airlines.
* American Airlines’ new slogan is “Crap, They’re Onto Us.”
* They not only made the kid buy a more expensive ticket, they forced him to eat the in-flight meal.
* PHONE TOPIC: Is it wrong for consumers to take advantage of the confusing price structure of the airlines?

HOME DEPOT SELLING 12-FOOT JACK SKELLINGTON

It’s barely the middle of summer, and you know what that means: Home Depot is rolling out the Halloween decorations. The guys and ghouls who brought you the famous12-foot yard skeleton is this year bringing you a 13-foot Jack Skellington animatronic decoration. Jack Skellington is the star of the classic film “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The 13-foot Jack sings “Jack’s Lament”.
* And his breath smells like pumpkin spice.
* So, if you you want to buy a Home Depot 13-foot Jack Skelling— oops, all sold out!

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

CRUISE PASSENGERS TREATED TO VIEW OF DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER

British cruise ship operator Ambassador Cruise Line apologized after one of its ships pulled into the Faroe Islands on Sunday and passengers were able to witness the local slaughter of wild dolphins. Cruise ship passengers were left to watch the mass hunting event take place after the luxury vessel Ambition docked. 78 long-finned dolphins were killed in the annual event, a centuries-old hunting tradition in the Faroe Islands, a Danish territory located between Scotland and Iceland. The dolphin meat and blubber is harvested and then evenly distributed amongst the participants and islanders for consumption. Animal activists and conservationists have been against the controversial whaling practice for years, calling it unsustainable and cruel.
* The sea was red with blood that day, my friends.
* And yet they tacked on a $125 fee for everybody for the Dolphin Viewing Excursion.
* To make things worse, the ship went and served tomato aspic for dinner.
* No wonder the killer whales are attacking our boats now.

TRENDING

EMMY AWARD NOMINATIONS

Nominations for The Emmy Awards have been announced. The show, if it happens, is scheduled for September 18. Here are the main categories:
– Drama Series: Andor; Better Call Saul; The Crown; House Of The Dragon; The Last Of Us; Succession; The White Lotus; Yellowjackets

– Comedy Series: Abbott Elementary; Barry; The Bear; Jury Duty; The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Only Murders In The Building; Ted Lasso; Wednesday

– Limited Or Anthology Series: Beef; Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story; Daisy Jones And The Six; Fleishman Is In Trouble; Obi-Wan Kenobi

– Lead Actress In A Comedy Series: Christina Applegate, Dead To Me; Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel; Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary; Natasha Lyonne, Poker Face; Jenna Ortega, Wednesday

– Lead Actor In A Comedy Series: Bill Hader, Barry; Jason Segel, Shrinking; Martin Short, Only Murders In The Building; Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso Jeremy Allen White, The Bear

– Lead Actress In A Drama Series: Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters; Melanie Lynsey, Yellowjackets; Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale; Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us; Keri Russell, The Diplomat; Sarah Snook, Succession

– Lead Actor In A Drama Series: Jeff Bridges, The Old Man; Brian Cox, Succession; Kieran Culkin, Succession; Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul; Pedro Pascal, The Last Of Us; Jeremy Strong, Succession

ALMANAC

NOTABLE DATES, UPCOMING U.S. OBSERVANCES

Sept. 4, Monday – Labor Day
Sept. 11, Monday – Patriot Day
Sept. 23, Saturday – Fall begins (Autumn Equinox is 2:50 a.m. EDT)

BIRTHDAYS

Will Champion (drummer with Coldplay) … 45
Louise Mandrell (country singer) … 69
Cheech Marin (comedian and actor, “Nash Bridges”) … 77
Harrison Ford (actor) … 81
Roger McGuinn (singer-guitarist with the Byrds, “Turn Turn Turn”) … 81
Patrick Stewart (actor, “Star Trek: Picard,” “Blunt Talk,” X-Men movies, “Star Trek: TNG”) … 83

BIRTHDAY QUOTE QUIZ – Ask your listeners “Who said it?” HINT: Today’s their birthday!

“The confidence I have is not based on my sexual appeal. I’ve never related to that kind of thing at all.”

(A) Brad Pitt
(B) Roseanne
(C) Harrison Ford

ANSWER: (C) Harrison Ford

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1990 – An angler in Canada reportedly landed the world’s largest salmon, weighing 72 pounds. It was released back into the river.
* Well, it wasn’t so much released – it just asked to go back, and when a 72 pound salmon does that, you don’t argue.

1945 – The fist A-bomb was detonated.
* It held the record as the biggest bomb on American soil until “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.”

1922 – High heel shoes were introduced.
* It was a good year to become a foot doctor.

1881 – Outlaw Billy the Kid was shot dead at Fort Sumner, New Mexico.
* Which is why he never became Billy the Old Man.

1865, Horace Greeley advised his New York Tribune readers to “Go West young man.”
* He just wanted people to move away so he could get to work faster.

1865 – P. T. Barnum’s museum burned down.
* Without missing a beat he sold people tickets to watch firefighters battle the inferno.

1836 – US patent #1 was granted, for locomotive wheels, following the issuance of 9,957 unnumbered patents.
* Your government in action. “Hey, we’ve got these, like, 10,000 patents lying around the office here … I dunno, maybe we should, like, number them?”

THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY

2015 – Rapper 50 Cent filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A report in the Wall Street Journal said the businessman and actor had assets and debts in the range of $10m to $50m. The bankruptcy filing came just days after a jury ruled that he must pay $5m to a woman suing over a sex tape case.

2007 – Rod Stewart was awarded the CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace.

1999 – Paul McCartney displayed 73 paintings at the Kunstforum Lyz gallery in the German town of Siegen. McCartney had been painting for the past 16 years (since he turned 40).

1997 – A trial against John Denver for drunk driving ended in a hung jury, deadlocked 3-3. Denver’s defense attorney argued that the singer suffered from a thyroid condition that had distorted blood alcohol tests.

1995 – After a long feud, Sony records announced that George Michael had been freed from his contract.

1990 – The world’s first heart and liver transplant patient, a 13-year-old boy, was taken to meet New Kids On The Block backstage.

1985 – Live Aid, an international rock concert in London, Philadelphia, Moscow and Sydney, Australia, was held to raise money for Africa’s starving people.

X-TREME TRIVIA CHALLENGE

Every installment of X-Treme Trivia Challenge includes three mystery factoids. Create your own “Impossible Question” contest – great for listener giveaways and phone interaction starters! Also a perfect sponsorship opportunity!

1. Just under half of all Americans secretly wish they were THIS. What is it?
Taller

2. Scientists say THIS is usually about 101 degrees. What is it?
A typical shower

3. 15% of us do THIS about once a week; 43% do it 2-4 times a week; 28% almost daily. What is it?
Microwave leftovers

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