đź“Ť Episode Summary:
Live from Horace's Shooting Park, it's a wild ride on The Jay Thomas Show! Jay dives headfirst into Shields’ Shotgun Demo Day, interviews Bella from Shields, and talks about the best shotguns to test and buy (Benelli fans, take note!). But it's not all blasting clays—West Fargo’s ban on sleeping in storage units stirs up heated discussion with Commissioner Rory Jorgensen, and Jay’s callers do not hold back. We also hear from Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg about the push for a ward-based council system, and Lawn & Garden Radio returns with Don Kinzler’s horticultural wisdom (plus some rhubarb jokes for spice). Add in a surprise weather segment, a New Vision Security grand opening, and enough local flavor to fill a smoker—this is small-town talk radio at its finest.
đź•’ Timestamps for Standout Moments:
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[00:00] – Opening Plug for Hot Spring Spas with “Hot Tub Vinny” and why every day is better below water.
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[02:30] – Jay previews today's packed lineup: gun demos, city politics, and sleepy storage unit drama.
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[10:00] – Interview: Bella from Shields — Shotgun demo details, gun types, ammo chips, and how to safely try before you buy.
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[20:10] – Jay’s foodie detour on Horse’s Patty Melt and hometown bar updates (yes, it’s got pimento cheese).
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[28:09] – Big Game James reports live from New Vision Security’s West Fargo grand opening.
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[31:52] – Lawn & Garden Radio with Don Kinzler kicks off — asparagus woes, rhubarb comebacks, and angry squirrels.
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[50:46] – Listeners call in with turf tragedies and tales of maple trees losing leaves.
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[1:11:10] – Commissioner Michelle Turnberg joins to debate Fargo’s possible shift to a ward-based city council system.
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[1:31:00] – West Fargo Commissioner Rory Jorgensen breaks down the storage unit sleeping ban and clarifies all the rumors.
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[1:46:15] – Aaron from Shields lays out demo day rules, gift card deals, and why this is the safest way to fall in love with a shotgun.
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[2:02:49] – Jay wraps up from the Guntry Club, teasing Thursday’s “game-changing” announcement.
🎯 Why You Should Listen:
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to buy a shotgun in North Dakota, fix a maple tree in distress, or defend your stance on storage-unit living—all in one afternoon—this episode’s your jam. Fast-paced, unpredictable, and loaded with personality, Jay and crew shoot straight (pun intended).