🎧 Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify Style):
On this episode of The Jay Thomas Show from AM 970 and FM 93.1 WDAY, Jay and co-host Ronnie serve up a sizzling mix of big giveaways, fiery opinions, and Fargo-style fun. Broadcasting live from Kingpins for the $10,000 Great Grocery Giveaway, the crew welcomes listeners, pokes fun at each other, and gets hyped for a night of prizes, pizza, and partying.
Expect laughs, local updates, bold political takes, weather deep-dives, and unexpected banter about concerts, Prime Day, traffic lights, Epstein conspiracies, and zoo ice cakes (yes, really). You’ll also hear from Kingpins staff, WDAY friends, and callers chiming in on the issues that matter—from roundabouts to Red River Valley concerts.
🧊 Standout Moments + Timestamps:
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[1:53] – Kickoff with a Hot Spring Spas promo and show open
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[2:18] – The $10K Grocery Giveaway excitement builds live from Kingpins
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[6:00] – Jay and Ronnie talk concerts, Kane Brown, and hot weather survival
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[8:12] – The diet goes off the rails (fried garlic butter provolone dreams)
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[12:00] – The Epstein segment begins: conspiracies, documentaries, and fiery rants
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[23:00] – Deep weather update + surprise "heat burst" overnight
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[25:59] – Jay plugs Moving Team Six and teases the Spirit Lake Casino
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[31:04] – Epstein segment continues with listener theories and FBI memo discussion
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[45:13] – Lauren Daigle concert tickets giveaway
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[51:00] – Final grocery giveaway rules + why you should show up with ID
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[1:04:23] – Fargo traffic woes: Veterans Blvd, Costco, roundabouts, and $$$ stoplights
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[1:29:03] – More Epstein fallout: tapes, cell conditions, and missing footage
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[1:47:25] – The Great Mural Debate: Should Grand Forks remove school mural?
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[1:56:04] – Jay boasts about show giveaways and listeners reflect on community support
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[2:01:09] – A check-in with Chahinkapa Zoo's tigers, cheetahs, and conservation programs
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[2:05:39] – Jay’s suggested compromise on mural ordinance with neighborhood approval
👥 Guests & Special Contributors:
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Ronnie – Co-host with punchy one-liners and practical commentary
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Bonnie & Big Game James – Live reporting from Kingpins with the latest on qualifiers
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Nader from Kingpins – Venue rep sharing pizza, games, and escape room updates
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Kathy Diekman from Chahinkapa Zoo – Ice cakes for bears, spicy cheetahs & junior zookeepers
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Listeners & Callers – Commentary on Epstein, murals, traffic lights, and more
🔥 Why Listen:
If you love Fargo talk radio with flavor, unpredictability, and real-deal local energy—this episode’s for you. Packed with personality, humor, controversy, and giveaways, it’s like stepping into a community center with mics and hot takes. 🎤
📲 Next Steps:
Already qualified for groceries? Come down to Kingpins and check in! Not qualified yet? You’ve got until 5 PM to drop your name.
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