🎙️ Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify Style):
This laugh-out-loud episode of The Jay Thomas Show is as North Dakota as free brats in a grocery store parking lot! Jay and the gang dive into the misadventures of Fargo’s 1975 time capsule unveiling (spoiler: no Shakey’s Pizza delivery bag), the chaos of neighborhood murals getting city council heat, and the power of prank calls from the days before caller ID.
Guests from Hot Springs Spas and Alsager Meats serve up more than just wellness tips and sizzling bacon-wrapped pork chops — they’re at the heart of the community events like the Great Grocery Giveaway, complete with free food, kids in cowboy hats, and even a meat-stealing dog.
Add to that a thunderous weather forecast, a local tribute to military veterans, and Jay's Oprah-style ticket giveaway spree, and you’ve got a one-of-a-kind community podcast filled with heart, humor, and homegrown fun.
🎉 Standout Moments & Timestamps:
⏱️ [0:00] - Vinny from Hot Springs Spas joins
The hot tub king talks wellness, longevity, and why Fargo loves soaking in style.
⏱️ [15:30] - Time capsule unearthing from 1975
Jay hilariously laments the lack of Shakey’s Pizza and Wham-O Frisbees in Fargo’s centennial stash.
⏱️ [43:10] - Giveaway extravaganza begins
It’s Jay-prah! Concert tickets, wine coolers, brats — Jay gives it ALL away.
⏱️ [1:15:00] - A $5,000 donation to the Honor Flight
Heartfelt moment as a listener honors a family of veterans with a check and tribute.
⏱️ [1:45:00] - Wild weather forecast with Dean Wysocki
Straight-line winds and possible hail? Jay preps the patio furniture like a storm-hardened Midwesterner.
⏱️ [2:20:00] - Old-school prank calls & party line nostalgia
The team swaps stories about rotary phones, neighbor eavesdropping, and “Is your refrigerator running?”
⏱️ [2:45:00] - Live from Sauger Meats - Great Grocery Giveaway stop
Free brats, kids named Oli, and 20% off New York strips — this is what community radio dreams are made of.
⏱️ [3:10:00] - City mural debate heats up
Jay defends a mural celebrating the blind community — even if it breaks a few ordinance rules.
👥 Guests Featured:
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Vinny ("Hot Tub Vinny") – Owner, Hot Springs Spas & Pool Tables Too
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Josh & Liz Alsager – Owners, Alsager Meats
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Dean Wysocki – WDAY Chief Meteorologist
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Brad Rivers – WDAY Remote Correspondent
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Sophie Thompson – Marketing Director, Red River Valley Fair
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Oli Alsager – Adorable meat-loving 6th-gen rancher-in-training
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Numerous Callers – From pranksters to veterans’ family members and enthusiastic fairgoers
🎁 Contests & Giveaways:
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14-bottle Insignia stainless steel wine cooler
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Tickets to:
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Jelly Roll (ND State Fair)
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Limp Bizkit (ND State Fair)
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Monster Truck Show
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Demolition Derby (Red River Valley Fair)
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Sawyer Brown / Hairball
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Great Grocery Giveaway registration (chance to win $10K in groceries)
🔥 Vibes & Tone:
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Community-oriented
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Genuinely funny
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Nostalgic & Local-leaning
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Heartfelt moments mixed with hometown hilarity