🎧 Episode Description:
On this wild and wide-ranging edition of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay and Ronnie dive headfirst into the chaos of pre–Fourth of July festivities. From dissecting Facebook fireworks drama to hilariously ranting about Lululemon’s lawsuit against Costco (scuba hoodies, anyone?), no stone is left unturned. Garden guru Don Kinzler also joins for the beloved "Lawn and Garden Radio" segment, dishing out July 4th gardening do’s and don’ts. Plus, listeners call in with weed battles, maple tree mysteries, and tales of explosive golf balls. It’s the kind of backyard banter only Jay can deliver.
🎯 Episode Highlights with Timestamps:
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[0:02:00] – “Fireworks Mom” Rant: Jay skewers a viral Facebook post asking for donated fireworks for five kids. 🤯💥
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[0:35:00] – Weather Talk with Dean Wysocki: Your detailed Fourth of July forecast for the Red River Valley.
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[0:41:00] – Lululemon vs. Costco Scuba Hoodie Lawsuit: Jay dives into fashion law and cost-per-hoodie outrage. 🧥🛍️
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[1:03:00] – Don Kinzler's Lawn & Garden Hour: Fertilizing advice, pruning myths, rhubarb lore, and everything green-thumbed. 🌱
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[1:27:00] – “Flamethrowers for Weeds” Segment: Callers share DIY weed control stories involving vinegar, torches, and vinegar torches. 🔥🌿
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[1:52:00] – Crazy Call-In: A listener hunts down a commercial line Jay supposedly said about “potato chipping” in a car promo.
👥 Guest List:
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Ronnie Lee – Co-host / Resident grumpy realist
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Don Kinzler – NDSU Cass County Extension Horticulturist
- Leah Alsager - Alsager Meats
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Dean Wysocki – WDAY Weather Guy
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Various Listeners – Regulars chiming in with gardening woes, weed control hacks, and a fair share of comedy
🔥 Notable Quotes:
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“You can’t put a price on comfort… unless it’s $118 for a Lululemon hoodie.” — Jay
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“Don’t prune your shrubs on July 4th, folks. Let freedom ring, not sap run.” — Don Kinzler
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“You ever used a propane torch to kill maple seedlings? That’s America, baby.” — Jay
🎉 Bonus Segments:
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Red River Valley Fair Ticket Giveaways – Monster trucks, demo derbies, and one seriously overloaded prize desk.
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Fourth of July Plans Reveal – Where the team is heading, what they’re grilling, and how they’re surviving fireworks season.
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