THURSDAY, Apr 18 – DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION

MORNING SIDEKICK DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION FOR THURSDAY, April 18, 2024
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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.)

INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR RADIO DAY
* Hey! That’s what we do here!

INTERNATIONAL JUGGLERS DAY
The Holiday Insights website says this:
“International Jugglers Day celebrates the skill of juggling, and those talented people who can juggle many balls and objects at a time. Common objects include: balls, clubs, swords, plates, rings, and flaming sticks. The best jugglers can juggle up to ten balls at a time. Juggling is a skill and form of entertainment that has been around for thousands and thousands of years. Some of the earliest recorded history supplies proof that juggling was around during the early days of civilization. It remains popular today. Some might suggest that office workers are juggles, as they multi- task and keep several ‘balls’ (projects) going at the same time. Celebrate Juggling Day by watching a juggler at work. Better still, get several balls and give juggling a try. Ya never know, you just might be a talented juggler!”

NATIONAL ANIMAL CRACKERS DAY

NATIONAL NEWSPAPER COLUMNISTS DAY

NATIONAL GOLF DAY

April is:

Adopt a Greyhound Month
Car Care Month
Celebrate Diversity Month
D.E.A.R Drop Everything and Read Month
International Guitar Month
Jazz Appreciation Month
Keep America Beautiful Month
National Card and Letter Writing Month
National Garden Month
National Humor Month
National Poetry Month

ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITIES

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

THURSDAY, Apr 18

“Conan O’Brien Must Go”
Max – Travel Show
Synopsis: Conan O’Brien travels to Thailand, Ireland, Norway, and Argentina to meet friends he’s made through his podcast “Conan O’Brien Needs a Fan.”

“Dinner with the Parents”
Freevee – New Series
Synopsis: Comedy series about a weekly family get-together that always devolves into chaos and fiasco.

“Going Home With Tyler Cameron”
Prime Video – Yet Another Home Renovation Show
Synopsis: Reality TV star and former The Bachelorette heartthrob Tyler Cameron follows his dream of starting his own construction and home renovation company.

“Orlando Bloom: To the Edge”
Peacock – New Series
Synopsis: The star tries to master three terrifying pursuits: wingsuiting, free diving, and rock climbing.

Season premieres:
FX – “Welcome to Wrexham”
Netflix – “The Upshaws”

FRIDAY, Apr 19

“Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver”
Netflix – New Movie
Synopsis: Continues the story of Kora and the rebels against the might of the Motherworld.

“The Spiderwick Chronicles”
The Roku Channel – New Series
Synopsis: The Grace Family moves from New York to Michigan and into their family’s ancestral home, and discover mysteries hidden inside their great grandfather’s Spiderwick Estate and a secret, fantastical world around them. Movie

SATURDAY, Apr 20

“High Hopes”
Hulu – New Reality Series
Synopsis: Workplace reality series following Belarus-born brothers Slava and Mishka, and their stoned crew through the trials and tribulations of taking their cannabis business to new heights.

SUNDAY, Apr 21

“The Jinx – Part Two”
HBO – New Series
Synopsis: Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki uncovers more details on the murder case about real estate mogul Robert Durst and his possible involvement in the murder of three people.

THE U.S. OLYMPIC BASKETBALL DREAM TEAM

The U.S. Olympic basketball team was announced Wednesday. See if you’ve heard of any of these guys, maybe we can give them some extra encouragement:
– LeBron James — Los Angeles Lakers
– Stephen Curry — Golden State Warriors
– Kevin Durant — Phoenix Suns
– Joel Embiid — Philadelphia 76ers
– Anthony Davis — Los Angeles Lakers
– Devin Booker — Phoenix Suns
– Anthony Edwards — Minnesota Timberwolves
– Jayson Tatum — Boston Celtics
– Bam Adebayo — Miami Heat
– Tyrese Haliburton — Indiana Pacers
– Jrue Holiday — Boston Celtics
* Oh, man, we’re gonna cream Liechtenstein.
* They’re all so tall. I bet if you laid all these guys from head-to-toe, you’d —- well, you’d be at the Olympics.
* Do they make them live in the Olympic village? Is Stephan Curry gonna have to room with, like, a guy on the fencing team?
* So … this is not the Anthony Edwards who played Goose in “Top Gun”? ‘Cause he’s 61.

THE BUZZ

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. “Meet The Robots Slicing Your Barbecue Ribs”
2. “Why Do We Blink So Much?”
3. “Lace Undies Have Been Banned In 3 Countries. How Dangerous Are They?”
And here’s a spare, in case you don’t like one of those three: “Influencer Says You’ve Been Loading Pez Dispensers Wrong Your Whole Life”

THE UBER LOST & FOUND INDEX

Ride-share company Uber released the eighth annual Uber Lost & Found Index on Wednesday. The report gives insights into the items that passengers left behind revealing the most common and most “unique” things riders forgot.
– The 10 Most Commonly Forgotten Items: Clothing, Luggage, Headphones, Wallet, Jewelry, Phone, Camera, Tablet or book, Laptop, Vape
– January 21st is the most forgetful day of the year, with the most lost items recorded.
– The most popular hours of the day when lost items were reported were 9:00 pm and 10:00 pm.
The Most *Unique* Lost Items That People Have Tried To Retrieve From Uber:
– Frontal hair toupee
– Two containers with spiders in them
– Jar of oysters
– Small rat skeleton prop
– Candle that says ‘See you in court’
– A live pet turtle
– A burrito steamer
– Gray tub of surgical implants
– Standup paddleboard paddle
– Painting from SeaWorld
– Benihana garlic butter
– Paternity test
– Taylor Swift autograph. Framed!!!!
– Fart sensor
– Cardboard cut out panda
– My father’s beard softener
– WWE championship belt
* The belt must be John Cena’s. I mean, he’s got 13 of the things to try to keep track of.
* Yeah, if I was an Uber driver, the last thing I’d want in my car was a fart sensor.
* I’ll bet the pet turtle was uncomfortable next to the burrito steamer.
* A guy could have a pretty good weekend with any three of these things.

U.S. NEWS

CAPTAIN OF 30-PASSENGER FLORIDA TOUR BOAT FALLS OFF

A 53-year-old Florida boat captain was out with a large group of tourists when he fell off the boat. Police say John Edward Beckwith, the captain of the Clearwater Fun Boat, was intoxicated to the point where he fell off the pontoon boat last Friday afternoon. There were 30 tourists on the boat at the time. Other employees of the business said that Beckwith arrived at work stumbling and had food all over his face. According to the Clearwater Fun Boat information page, guests enjoy a “cozy and enjoyable ride. Cruise the stunning Clearwater Beach waters while indulging in a delicious ice cream sundae, and keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins dancing in the waves alongside our family-friendly boat.”
* Sounds like Captain Beckwith had just finished a parley with Captain Morgan.
* Clearwater Bay wasn’t the only thing polluted that day.
* Finally, someone who really WAS “three sheets to the wind.”
* “Hey, look – a manatee! Oh, wait, that’s the captain.”
* The Clearwater Fun Boat is pretty much fun. Then the hangover sets in.

GIRL BANNED FROM PROM OVER SNACK CHIPS

In Clayton, Ohio, a high school student will not be able to attend her senior prom after getting suspended for bringing a bag of corn chips to school. Ali Guy attends the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, which has banned certain snacks in the school because a teacher is severely allergic to an ingredient. Ali was on the school bus, she was hungry, someone gave her a bag of Taki corn chips, and she ate them. There were two chips left in the bag when she entered the building. She ate those, threw the bag away and went to class. Before long, the school principal called her down to the office, asked her if she ate the chips, she said yes, and they suspended her for five days. Due to the suspension at Miami Valley Career Technology Center, she is not allowed to attend prom at her home high school this month.
* Well, what the heck, she decided to let the chips fall where they may.
* Perfectly reasonable response.
* This high school needs a “Footloose” hero, but instead of dancing, he’ll champion snack chips.
* Takis are the corn chips of death? Where do I get ’em?
* On the bright side, that’s 200 bucks saved by not going to prom. Take your friends to Cedar Point for the day and have a blast.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

WOMAN BRINGS DEAD MAN TO BANK TO CO-SIGN A LOAN

A Brazilian woman brought the corpse of an elderly man into a Rio de Janeiro bank Tuesday to get him to co-sign on a $3400 loan. The scene was captured on bank security camera. The woman, Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes, is standing next to the dead man seated in a wheelchair. She is holding up his drooping head and moving his arm. She starts talking to him, saying, “Uncle, are you listening? You need to sign. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, because I can’t sign for you.” When a bank worker tries to point out that the man’s color looks off and he appears “not well,” Nunes says,“He is like that. He doesn’t say anything. Uncle, do you want to go to the hospital again?” Paramedics called to the scene confirmed that the 68-year-old man had passed away a few hours earlier. Nunes was arrested at the scene. She told police she was his niece as well as his caregiver.
* And temporary mortician.
* Weekend at Bernardo’s.
* Sadly, the loan was for his cremation.
* “Ma’am, there’s no way he’s going to co-sign on your loan.” “No? Then he’s dead to me!”
* Is the bank Member FDOA?

BEES CAN LIVE UNDERWATER FOR A WEEK

Today in Science News: Canadian scientists researching bumblebees have discovered that bees can to survive underwater for up to a week. A study published in the journal Biology Letters described how scientists from Canada’s University of Guelph accidentally submerged hibernating queen common eastern bumblebees in water, and were astonished to find that they had survived. Study author Nigel Raine, a professor in the school of environmental sciences, said that it was “really surprising.” “They’re not really designed to be underwater,” he said.
* Not designed to be underwater. See how smart you can get with 12 years of college?
* Yeah. “Accidentally” left the bees underwater.
* They survived okay, but all six of their little legs were really pruny.
* Once the murder hornets hear this, we’re doomed.

TRENDING

NBA PLAYER BANNED FOR BETTING ON GAMES

The NBA on Wednesday banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for allegedly betting on games, passing on information to gamblers and claiming illness to influence a wager. The 24-year-old power forward played in 26 games this season for Toronto, averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest. The NBA said its investigation found that Porter had engaged in widespread gambling, which is against league rules. In one instance, Porter allegedly “disclosed confidential information” about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor ahead of a March 20 game. Porter then claimed to suffer from an illness during the game and only played three minutes. An $80,000 online bet had been placed ahead of the March 20 game that Porter would underperform, which would have paid out $1.1 million — although that wager ended up being “frozen” and not paid out because it was a suspiciously large bet. The NBA claims Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games using someone else’s online betting account, although none of those bets were on Raptors games. He ended up winning $21,965 from those March wagers.

JELLY ROLL SUED BY JELLYROLL

Country artist Jelly Roll is being sued by a Pennsylvania wedding band named Jellyroll, who say they’ve been going by the name Jellyroll for years before Jelly Roll came along. The band Jellyroll is based out of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. They’ve been performing since the 1980s. They claim they’ve been hurt by the rise of singer Jelly Roll, a former rapper turned country singer. The band Jellyroll has filed a civil lawsuit, alleging violation of their trademark, harm to their brand and “unfair competition.”

BRIAN COX THINKS JOAQUIN PHOENIX IN “NAPOLEON” IS AWFUL

What does actor Brian Cox think of Joaquin Phoenix’s acting performance in the 2023 historical drama “Napoleon.” Speaking at London’s HistFest event earlier this week, Brian says, “It’s terrible. A truly terrible performance by Joaquin Phoenix. It really is appalling. I don’t know what he was thinking. I think it’s totally his fault and I don’t think [director] Ridley Scott helps him.”

ALMANAC

NOTABLE DATES, UPCOMING U.S. OBSERVANCES

May 12, Sunday – Mother’s Day
May 27, Monday – Memorial Day
June 14, Friday – Flag Day
June 16, Sunday – Father’s Day
June 20, Thursday – Summer begins (The June solstice occurs at 4:50 P.M. EST)

BIRTHDAYS

Chloe Bennet (actress, “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”) … 32
America Ferrera (actress, “Superstore,” “Ugly Betty”) … 40
Kourtney Kardashian … 45
Melissa Joan Hart (actress, “Melissa & Joey,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch) … 48
David Tennant (actor, “Around the World in 80 Days,” “Broadchurch,” “Jessica Jones,” the 10th “Doctor Who”) … 53
Conan O’Brien (late-night host) … 61
Eric McCormack (actor, “Will and Grace”) … 61
Eric Roberts (actor) … 68
Rick Moranis (actor) … 71
James Woods (actor) … 77
Hayley Mills (actress) … 78

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

“My typical day starts usually with me getting nervous and crying. Then I get over that and I come into work.”

(A) Pope Francis
(B) Vladimir Putin
(C) Conan O’Brien

ANSWER: (C) Conan O’Brien

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

2013 – Two earth-like planets were discovered orbiting the star Kepler-62.
* They’re like us? That’s a shame.

1991 – The Census Bureau said it failed to count up to 63 million people in 1990.
* That was my fault. I started shouting out random numbers while they were trying to count.

1981 – A CD player was demonstrated for the first time in Europe.
* Don’t buy it! In 30 years, you’re gonna wanna go back to vinyl!

1968 – London Bridge was sold to an American and reassembled in the Arizona Desert.
* The bridge wanted to retire to a climate with a dry heat.

1935 – The first charge plate (the metal predecessor to the plastic credit card) was issued.
* Just a few more months and the balance will be paid off.

1934 – The first laundromat began operating as entrepreneur J.F. Cantrell began renting his four old washing machines by the hour.
* Of course, the real money was waiting to be made by the people who packaged a cup of detergent in a little box but charged the same as a big box.

1924 – The first crossword puzzle book was published.
* Finally, there was an opportunity to use the word “oscitancy.”

1910 – Walter R. Brookins made the first airplane flight at night.
* Well, actually, we’re taking his word for it, since it was dark at the time.

1906 – An earthquake destroyed most of San Francisco.
* For a few minutes, the entire population thought they were extras in a slapstick comedy film.

1861 – Col. Robert E. Lee turned down an offer to command the Union armies.
* Talk about your career blunders.

1775 – Paul Revere and William Dawes made their famous ride, warning that the British were coming.
* “Uh, dude, they’ve been here since 1607!”

THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY

2020 – Paul McCartney, Elton John, Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder and several other stars performed from their homes on the One World: Together At Home concert during the coronavirus pandemic. The event organized by Global Citizen of New York City and curated by singer Lady Gaga was in support of the World Health Organization.

2012 – An original and extremely rare 1963 mono copy of The Beatles “Please Please Me” album, signed by the Fab Four, sold on an eBay auction for nearly $25,000.

2012 – Dick Clark, the TV host and producer who helped bring rock ‘n’ roll into the mainstream on “American Bandstand” and rang in the New Year for the masses at Times Square, died at age 82.

2006 – A sale of clothes belonging to Sir Elton John raised more than $700,000 for the singer’s Aids charity. Over 10,000 pieces were sold during a five-day sale in New York City at the specially-created shop, Elton’s Closet, at New York’s Rockefeller Center.

2000 – Four Monkee look-alikes were signed to play the 60’s pop legends in “Daydream Believers,” a TV movie about the group’s meteoric rise.

1992 – Def Leppard started a five-week run at No.1 on the U.S. album chart with “Adrenalize.”

1987 – Aretha Franklin and George Michael started a two-week run at No.1 on the U.S. singles chart with “I Knew You Were Waiting.”

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. A recent survey found that 64% of women prefer to date someone with THIS – but only 39% of men do. What is it?
Tattoos

2. In a recent survey, 31% of people said they hate doing THIS during a dinner date. What is it?
Sharing their food

3. A recent study found that people are less likely to date someone who did THIS. What is it?
Went to a rival college

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