THURSDAY, Aug 7 – DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION

MORNING SIDEKICK DAILY PREP TEXT VERSION FOR THURSDAY, August 7, 2025

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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 – including “holidays” created by the National Day Calendar and Wellcat websites to drive traffic to their websites – or the hundreds of disease awareness listings which occur each year. We present only those specially designated days we feel your listeners would find most interesting or significant.)

INDIA PALE ALE DAY – First Thursday in August
Created in 2011 by Ashley Routson, a beer writer and blogger who founded it to celebrate the India Pale Ale style because of IPAs’ significant cultural impact and popularity in the craft beer world.

NATIONAL LIGHTHOUSE DAY
On this date in 1789 Congress passed “An Act for the Establishment and Support of Lighthouse, Beacons, Buoys, and Public Piers,” which placed lighthouses under federal jurisdiction, and made lighthouse maintenance a federal responsibility. The act was historically significant because it represented one of the first public works projects undertaken by the newly formed United States government.

NATIONAL RASPBERRIES AND CREAM DAY

PURPLE HEART DAY
The Time And Date Website says this:
“Purple Heart Day on August 7 commemorates the day in 1782 when General George Washington created the Purple Heart Medal – a military decoration that is awarded to those wounded or killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces.”

August is:

Black Business Month
Family Fun Month
International Peace Month
National Back to School Month
National Catfish Month
National Crayon Collection Month
National Goat Cheese Month
National Golf Month
National Panini Month
National Peach Month
National Sandwich Month

ENTERTAINMENT & CELEBRITIES

WHAT TO WATCH – New and Returning Shows and Movies
Premiering Thursday through Sunday
Listings compiled from multiple sources

THURSDAY, Aug 7

“Taurasi”
Prime Video – New Docuseries
Synopsis: Chronicles the personal and professional journey of basketball legend Diana Taurasi.

“Ted Bundy: Dialogue with the Devil”
Hulu – New True Crime Series
Synopsis: Explores how, in 1984, serial killer Ted Bundy offered to help investigator Robert Keppel catch the Green River Killer who was targeting women in Seattle, the same area where Bundy had claimed many of his own victims a decade earlier.

FRIDAY, Aug 8

“Outlander: Blood of My Blood”
Starz – New Series
Synopsis: Spin-off prequel to “Outlander” that follows the love stories of Jamie’s and Claire’s parents in the early 18th century Scottish Highlands and WWI England, respectively. And yes, there’s time travel.

“Stolen: Heist of the Century”
Netflix – New Documentary
Synopsis: Explores the historic 2003 heist at a supposedly unbreakable vault in Antwerp’s diamond district, in which thieves made off with hundreds of millions in gems that remain missing today.

SATURDAY, Aug 9

“American Prince: JFK Jr.”
CNN – New Docuseries
Synopsis: Yet another rehash of the life and death of the presidential son.

“PBR Bull Riding Team Series”
The CW – New Series
Synopsis: Coverage of Saturday and Sunday events from the Professional Bull Riders Camping World Team Series, culminating in the championship tournament in Las Vegas.

SUNDAY, Aug 10

A&E – “WWE’s Greatest Moments”
Discovery Channel – “Destination Dive”

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. “1,276 Marimba Players Come Together To Break World Record”
2. “Cockroaches Prove That Sleep Is Essential For Healthy Pregnancy”
3. “Should You Grease Your Trailer Hitch Ball?”
And here’s a spare, in case you don’t like one of those three: “Despite What You’ve Heard, Peeing On A Jellyfish Sting Is NEVER The Answer”

THE HAMBONE AWARDS

Nationwide Pet Insurance has announced the finalists for its 17th annual Hambone Award, which highlights the most unusual events leading to surprise veterinary visits for pets. Fans can vote for their favorite nominees on the Hambone Award website until Aug. 12. This year’s finalists include:
– Ziya, a Belgian malinois from California, who was kicked in the face by an angry bull while protecting his family from the bovine.
– Wash, a Tennessee mixed-breed dog, who ate too many cicadas from his family’s yard.
– California Yorkie Ozi, who chewed up a TV remote and was suspected of swallowing the battery, which was later found safely underneath the couch.
– Maddie, a bulldog in Virginia, who ate a taxidermied alligator.
– Foxtrot, a Texas Great Dane, who grabbed a turkey leg out of the tongs in her owner’s hand and swallowed it whole.
– An Ohio lab mix named Duke who swallowed an entire spatula head while licking peanut butter.
– A New Jersey golden retriever named Boone who grabbed a piece of too-hot grilled chicken that ended up burning his mouth — and then choked on the bone.
Nationwide said all of the nominees have since made full recoveries.
* …whether they deserved to or not.
* I’m shocked! One of these stories is NOT about a dog eating something!
* Foxtrot the Great Dane swallowed a turkey leg whole. Scooby-Doo would be proud.
* Face it: dogs are the only pets that come with a self-destruct button.

U.S. NEWS

GUY WINS 389 JACKPOTS AT CASINO IN ONE DAY

A gambler hit 389 jackpots in one day at a Tampa casino, winning more than $1.8 million. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa, Florida, announced Tuesday that Maher O. saw big wins throughout the day on several popular slot machines. He hit $170,000 on one machine, $99,000 on another, over $258,000 on another and $258,000 on other machines. Said the casino in a news release, “This lucky streak is one of the most impressive one-day runs in the property’s history. Stories like this show just how exciting and rewarding a visit to Seminole Hard Rock Tampa can be.”
* Imagine waking up in the morning and reading this story, and the day before, you went to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and lost 200 bucks.
* Now, you see… this is what’s known as a “advertising.” $1.8 million in advertising, because this story is all over the internet. It happens when there are no more news editors.
* And if it wasn’t chance, and wasn’t “advertising,” there are a couple of casino employees who enjoyed a one-way trip into the Everglades.
* So he hit 388 jackpots and thought: “You know, maybe one more.”
* He may have won, but it sure as heck wasn’t luck. And if you’re smart, you won’t be going to this casino. They’ve paid out enough money for awhile.

COLORADO SEWER BEARS

Colorado has sewer bears. Colorado Parks and Wildlife received a call from a concerned resident, in a residential neighborhood of Colorado Springs, reporting that bears were lurking inside the sewer drains. They located the sewer, and the bear, and they opened the manhole cover and stood back. In video footage, a male black bear emerged from the manhole. The bear poked his head out, looked around, and pulled himself out. He then scurried up to a nearby tree. Wildlife officials said the drain is connected to a series of pipes, and the bear likely accessed the pipe for shade before getting stuck in the sewer.
* Or he was a scout for a group of genius mutant bears planning to rob a bank by blasting their way in from below. But he was probably just looking for shade.
* Does a bear crap in the sewer?
* That’s one way to get rid of Pennywise the sewer clown.
* Hey – it’s Bearry Manholilow!
* Smellier than the average bear!
* It’s not unusual to see a bear around a manhole. Depends on what kind of bar you’re at.

THE KETCHUP SMOOTHIE

The Smoothie King chain, known for its fruit-based smoothies, has partnered with Heinz ketchup to create the Heinz Tomato Ketchup Smoothie. The drink features real fruits blended with ketchup: Acai sorbet, apple juice, strawberries, and raspberries. And ketchup. Smoothie King says they spent months of meticulous research and development, testing, and tasting to come up with that they call a savory-sweet blend. The limited-edition smoothie is rolling out now exclusively at select Smoothie King locations nationwide, “while supplies last.”
* Oh, they’ll last awhile, I bet.
* And to think, all these years I could’ve been putting ketchup on my strawberries and raspberries.
* Try dipping your fries in it. Or, if your adventurous, cut up some hot dogs and drop them in.
* Now do chutney.

BREAST MILK ICE CREAM

A small-batch ice cream company called OddFellows has come up with Breast Milk Ice Cream. Despite the name being right there in the title – BREAST MILK ICE CREAM – it isn’t actually made with breast milk, it just tastes like it: sweet, a little salty, with a yellowish color. It’s available now online for $12.99 a pint (limit one per order), or you can go to New York City and grab some at the OddFellows Ice Cream shop at 44 Water Street, located under the Brooklyn Bridge.
* Yum, just like mother used to make.
* Can they serve it in one of Madonna’s Cone Bras?
* They’re a small-batch outfit, and something tells me they always will be.
* (if you’re a gal) Coincidentally, OddFellows is what I call my breasts.
* NO, BEN AND JERRY! NO!!! Just… no. Don’t even think it, fellas.

ALMANACNOTABLE DATES, UPCOMING U.S. OBSERVANCES

Sept. 1, Monday – Labor Day
Sept. 11, Thursday – Patriot Day
Sept. 19, Friday – National POW/MIA Recognition Day (The third Friday of September)
Sept. 22, Monday – Fall begins (Autumn Equinox is 2:19 p.m. EDT)
Oct. 13, Monday – Columbus Day
Oct. 16, Thursday – National Boss’s Day
Oct. 31, Friday – Halloween

BIRTHDAYS

Charlize Theron (actress) … 50
David Duchovny (actor, “The X Files”) … 65
Bruce Dickinson (singer with Iron Maiden) … 67
Wayne Knight (actor, Newman on “Seinfeld,” “Jurassic Park”) is 70.

Today’s Birthdays grade: A talented actress who kicks butt in action movies, a “Seinfeld” cast-member who was also responsible for letting the dinosaurs escape in the very first “Jurassic Park” movie, the “X-Files” costar who played Fox Mulder until he couldn’t stand it anymore, and the off-again/on-again lead singer of one of rock’s biggest heavy metal bands that’s sold over 130 million albums. Impressive! Grade: A-minus.

[Want to try something different with the daily birthdays? Try grading them! Some days have “good” celebs, some have “great” celebs, some have “lousy” celebs. For fun, give the group an arbitrary grade: A-plus through F-minus. Sidekick will give you our take on it; you can to take the concept and run with it.]

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

“I always dreamt of being a basketball player. A dream that only I believed in.”

(A) Danny Devito
(B) Peter Dinklage
(C) David Duchovny

ANSWER: (C) David Duchovny

THIS DAY IN HISTORY

1974 – French high-wire performer Philippe Petit walked a tightrope strung between the twin towers of New York City’s World Trade Center 110 floors up.
* It was still safer than trying to cross the street.

1970 – The first computer chess tournament was held.
* Because watching people playing each other wasn’t dull enough.

1959 – The satellite Explorer 6 transmitted the first TV photo of Earth from space.
* This was kind of embarrassing for the Earth, who insisted the camera added 20 pounds.

1954 – Roger Bannister became the first man to run a mile in less than four minutes.
* Unfortunately, he still missed the bus.

1928 – C. L. Grigg invented “7-Up.”
* The soft drink was easy – thinking up the weird name took years.

1888 – Theophilus Van Kannel received a patent for the revolving door.
* It’s had people going around in circles ever since.

1869 – A solar eclipse was photographed for the first time.
* If the picture was all dark, how could they tell?

1556 – The first recorded unidentified flying object was seen over Switzerland.
* Back in 1556, wouldn’t ANYTHING in the sky besides a bird be an “unidentified flying object”?

THIS DAY IN MUSIC HISTORY

2008 – Elvis Presley’s peacock jumpsuit was sold at auction for $300,000, making it the most expensive piece of Elvis memorabilia ever sold at an auction. The white outfit with a plunging V-neck and high collar featured a blue-and-gold peacock design, hand-embroidered on the front and back and along the pant legs.

1999 – Violence erupted outside a Dave Matthews Band concert in Hartford, Conn. Unruly behavior in the parking lot of the Meadows Music Theater required intervention by riot police and led to a total of 55 arrests.

1997 – Garth Brooks played a free concert in New York’s Central Park, setting a new record with an estimated audience of one million. An additional 14.6 million viewed the concert live on HBO.

1995 – Alanis Morissette’s “You Oughta Know” hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Modern Rock chart and became the most requested tune on rock radio.

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. Americans spend more than a billion dollars a year on THIS. What is it?
Chewing gum

2. The average person will own about 180 of THESE over the course of their lifetime. What are they?
Jeans

3. Americans buy enough of THIS every year to circle the globe almost 6 times. What is it?
Weed trimmer line

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