Chaz and AJ In The Morning

Chaz and AJ In The Morning

Connecticut's #1 Morning Show. Heard on 99.1 PLR. Hosts Chaz and AJ lead you through interviews, current events, and Dumbass News. Come here for a recap of the biggest stories of the day in Connecticut and pop culture.

Episodes

September 26, 2025 11 mins
Chaz and AJ opened the show talking about the planned strikes for school bus drivers, and figured that has to be one of the most underappreciated jobs in the state. Adam, a real life school bus driver, called in to talk about the job and the worst parts.
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A Middletown daycare worker was sentenced to 8 years for tossing a 2-year-old "like luggage." How much time will she actually serve? Attorney Norm Pattis was on the phone to explain the nuances of the criminal court system. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, a woman freaks out on a plane and is duct taped to her chair. She put on one hell of a show, though. (15:20) 

Also in Dumb Ass News, an attack squirrel has sent m...
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Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about the updates to the PeoplesBank Arena (Hartford Civic Center) ahead of the Stevie Nicks show, and gave a teaser for a big announcement on Monday for one of the Tribe's most frequently asked about concerts. Plus, Dave from Massachusetts had some observations about the Foo Fighters show, mostly bragging about getting to see them 10+ times. 
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Mike Lapitino was on the phone to handle the Chaz and AJ Top 10 list this morning, all about his favorite classic cartoon characters. (0:00) 

AJ was on the phone with an update from his hospital room, and hung around to comment on a news story about a bear that invaded a home in Simsbury. (19:03)

The Tribe was calling in with their encounters with "nutbags," including a man repeatedly trying to order his food...
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Chaz and AJ spent a lot of the morning talking about last night's Foo Fighters show at Toad's Place. The band played nearly 30 songs, showcased their new drummer, Ilan Rubin, and gave all the fans everything they wanted. Plus, stories from the front row and Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik on the timeline for the whole day. 
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Jose called Chaz and AJ during the Top 10 list, but talked more about how loud his concert experience was last night. (0:00) 

Retired Secret Service Paul Eckloff was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the recent cell scam that was dismantled, which had the capability to completely lock down NYC's cell towers. (13:16) 

In Dumb Ass News, a full can of silly string is emptied on a dude in a bar, and lea...
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Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the details that fell into place to bring the Foo Fighters to Toad's Place tonight. The band decided on playing select clubs, and the history of Toad's Place was a major selling point. 
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The state was shocked and excited when the Foo Fighters made a surprise announcement yesterday, that they are performing at Toad's Place tonight! News 8 sent Bob Wilson to talk to the folks in line, and they all had great answers for how they heard the news. (0:00) 

Of course, not everyone could get tickets, so some folks waited for hours with no luck. Chaz and AJ spoke with David Biller, Janina, and Ansonia Mayor Cas...
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September 22, 2025 16 mins
Sgt. Luke Davis was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning to make the announcement that he is returning to patrol, with Sgt. Rodney Valdes stepping in as the new Public Information Officer. The Tribe then did their best to stump both troopers with their best movie quotes.
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North Haven's Mike Freda was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about New Haven's plan to crush hundreds of illegal ATVs and dirtbikes. Mike says this has been a big problem in surrounding towns, and no one is going to put up with it any longer. He also introduced the whole show to new word! (0:00) 

Tribe member Rocco was on the phone (eventually) with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about his career...
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September 19, 2025 26 mins
This morning's Top 10 list was hosted by AJ, all about the film franchises that are ripe for a Hollywood do-over. In typical AJ fashion, he half-remembered most of the movies and overly complicated the "little tidbits" for his list. Then, Jennifer was on the phone as AJ explained his next cancer treatment, why he'll be out of the studios for a few weeks, and even fonud a way to laugh about the terrible side-effects he'll most ...
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Ryan McCormick is a PR guy in New York, and was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to unravel the whole Jimmy Kimmel thing. (0:00) 

Garrett and Ash joined Chaz and AJ in studio to talk about getting married at the Bristol Chili's. They estimated the whole evening cost less that $80. (13:58) 

In Dumb Ass News, a true king of Viral City, revisiting the Charles Ramsey interview heard 'round the country. On the phone,...
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September 18, 2025 39 mins
Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to answer any and all questions from the Tribe about concerts. Are Rush really going to get back together? Will we see the Foo Fighters in CT again? Plus, a teaser of an announcement for a big show coming soon. 

Then, Alice Cooper was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about his spotty career as an actor, the band's connection to Greenwich from the early days, and ...
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Chaz and AJ's Bad Idea Island sent another poorly received gameshow into the forever  land of shame. "Hurl!" was a real show, lasted only one season, and dared all of their contestants not to throw up. (0:00) 

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to call in their stories of being hit by a car. Bob remembered some his incident, the headlights, the artic wind, and trying to breath through blood after losing teeth. (7:50) 
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Chaz and AJ spoke with Brent Frenson, creator of the Death Clock app, which he believes can accurately predict the date and manner of death for users. 

Photo credit: Getty Images
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In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ had audio of what sounded like a happy birthday celebration, until the cake candles turned out to be fireworks. Plus, a woman in Florida was arrested for driving the wrong way on the highway. (0:00) 

Social media will get you in trouble on job interviews. Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share their stories with Anthony Avallone from Reitman Personnel. (7:26) 

P.J. Harrington was i...
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September 16, 2025 15 mins
Chaz and AJ spoke with Florida resident Danie Wright this morning, who went viral for punching an alligator that tried to eat her dog, Dax. Danie and Dax were able to get away, but only after Danie put a Brockton beat-down on the gator. 

Photo credit: Danie Wright 

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In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ played the raw footage of a woman holding up a drive thru line for a baconator, but she was at the wrong restaurant. (0:00) 

Another episode of "What's your freak?" with Halestorm fans. Chaz and AJ got to more audio from Ruth's trip to the Halestorm show this weekend, with Luciana who enjoys being watched. (5:40) 

Sports guy Dan Booth was in studio from Channel 3, and Chaz and AJ...
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September 15, 2025 23 mins
Chaz and AJ invited Mike and Mike (of the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast) in studio to talk about the movies to be excited about for the fall. Mike and Mike tried their best to pitch some interesting and weird movies to get them into a theater, and admitted that the Oscar's best picture might have already been selected. 
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In Dumb Ass News, a Long Island retirement community has drawn national attention after a woman shot a man in the face with a flare gun. (0:00)

Ruth was out at the Hartford HealthCare Amp for Halestorm's show last night, and asked Tribe members at the concert to share their "freak." Chaz and AJ were not prepared for how honest some these stories were. (7:04) 

NASCAR'S Ryan Preece was on the phone with Chaz an...
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