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Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman take a look at the history of the Minnesota Timberwolves' franchise. They discuss the top players in franchise history, some of the top seasons, and more.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman take a look at the current Timberwolves' roster. Plus, NBA Summer League is only a week away!

🎙️ Podcast Summary (Apple/Spotify style):

It’s July 3rd, and Janae and Ronnie bring the sparkle in this fun-filled pre-Fourth of July episode of The Coffee Club on AM 970 & FM 93.1 WDAY! 🇺🇸 From hot dog eating contests and firework tips to patriotic music trivia and surprise giveaways, this episode is like a backyard BBQ for your ears.

🎧 You'll laugh at dad jokes, discover the top 10 July 4th foods, learn firework safety (from personal mishap stories), and even get the scoop on a surprise casino coming to Garrison, ND.

🎤 Plus, Mark Johnson joins the fun with kazoo-led Name That Tune, giving away Jelly Roll tickets and Coffee Club swag. And don’t miss the heartwarming Pup of the Week, Jax the stubborn but lovable Shiba Inu. 🐾

🎆 Whether you're prepping potato salad or road-tripping to the lake, this one’s bursting with flavor and festive cheer.

⏱️ Timestamps for Standout Moments:

• 0:00 – 1:00 | 🇺🇸 Show intro: 4th of July vibes & what's coming up

• 1:02 – 2:36 | 🌭 Hot dog eating contest legends (Joey Chestnut & Mimi!)

• 3:33 – 4:08 | 🚤 Drunk boating PSA & new Minnesota boating license

• 5:03 – 5:37 | 🚗 Red River Valley Fair Lyft code announced: VZRRVF25

• 6:06 – 6:32 | 🤣 Dad jokes & jellyfish humor

• 7:04 – 8:34 | 💥 Firework stories from the neighborhood

• 8:34 – 9:09 | 🧺 Weekend plans: sisters, lakes, and no kids?!

• 10:01 – 11:24 | 🎉 Listener shout-outs: fireworks, community events, birthdays

• 13:21 – 13:41 | 🎰 Garrison, ND gets a casino?!

• 14:34 – 15:42 | 🎇 Mark from Little McDonald Lake calls in with fireworks deets

• 16:20 – 23:15 | 🎵 Name That Patriotic Tune: “Made in America” by Toby Keith

• 24:14 – 36:00 | 🧢 Giveaways galore: mugs, caps & Jelly Roll tickets

• 39:44 – 41:12 | 🎶 “God Bless the USA” by Lee Greenwood wins big

• 43:25 – 43:59 | 🎤 Live music promo: Scotch + Pui & the Kelly Kapowski song

• 44:05 – 44:30 | 🐶 Pup of the Week: Jax the Shiba Inu

• 49:31 – 52:00 | 🎬 Top 10 4th of July movies ranked (spoiler: Jaws is on it!)

• 57:02 – 1:04:30 | 🏞️ Top 20 Patriotic Things to Do in America

• 1:05:10 – 1:06:07 | 🗳️ PSA: If you don’t vote, don’t complain 😉

• 1:08:53 – 1:09:02 | ✉️ Writing letters to deployed soldiers

• 1:11:05 – 1:11:14 | 💸 Grocery Giveaway: $10,000 prize tease

• 1:14:29 – 1:19:03 | 🍔 Top 10 Foods Bought for the 4th (spoiler: charcoal made the list)

• 1:34:44 – 1:35:11 | 🧨 Firework safety tips + injury stats

• 1:38:28 – End | 🎉 Show outro & holiday sign-off

👥 Complete Guest List:

• 🎙️ Mark Johnson – Friend of the show, joins for patriotic trivia and great banter

• ☎️ Mark (Caller) – Firework enthusiast from Little McDonald Lake

• ☎️ Larry (Caller) – Nailed “God Bless the USA”

• ☎️ Jared (Caller) – Won Jelly Roll tickets

• ☎️ Brian (Caller) – Scored the Coffee Club Mug

• 🐾 Jax – Pup of the Week, a “leash-hating” Shiba Inu

• 🎶 Scotch + Pooey – Mentioned as upcoming live performers

• 🎤 Sophie Diumenti – Future guest; Nashville recording artist

• 🛏️ Dusty Robinson – Grocery giveaway non-qualifier (missed the clock!)

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman break down the coaching change with NDSU Football. Plus, free agency in the NHL has begun.

🎧 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:

• [0:02:00] – “Fireworks Mom” Rant: Jay skewers a viral Facebook post asking for donated fireworks for five kids. 🤯💥

• [0:35:00] – Weather Talk with Dean Wysocki: Your detailed Fourth of July forecast for the Red River Valley.

• [0:41:00] – Lululemon vs. Costco Scuba Hoodie Lawsuit: Jay dives into fashion law and cost-per-hoodie outrage. 🧥🛍️

• [1:03:00] – Don Kinzler's Lawn & Garden Hour: Fertilizing advice, pruning myths, rhubarb lore, and everything green-thumbed. 🌱

• [1:27:00] – “Flamethrowers for Weeds” Segment: Callers share DIY weed control stories involving vinegar, torches, and vinegar torches. 🔥🌿

• [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:

• Ronnie Lee – Co-host / Resident grumpy realist

• Don Kinzler – NDSU Cass County Extension Horticulturist

• Leah Alsager - Alsager Meats

• Dean Wysocki – WDAY Weather Guy

• Various Listeners – Regulars chiming in with gardening woes, weed control hacks, and a fair share of comedy

🔥 Notable Quotes:

• “You can’t put a price on comfort… unless it’s $118 for a Lululemon hoodie.” — Jay

• “Don’t prune your shrubs on July 4th, folks. Let freedom ring, not sap run.” — Don Kinzler

• “You ever used a propane torch to kill maple seedlings? That’s America, baby.” — Jay

🎉 Bonus Segments:

• Red River Valley Fair Ticket Giveaways – Monster trucks, demo derbies, and one seriously overloaded prize desk.

• 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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Stream The Jay Thomas Show weekday afternoons on WDAY AM 970 / FM 93.1 or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!

In this heartwarming and humorous Fourth of July special, Jon Adams welcomes a local rising star—Miles Jackson, a seventh-grade soccer phenom—and his proud father, Mr. B, to Talk of the Town. What starts as a light chat about the unexpected thrills of club soccer transforms into an inspiring conversation about dedication, discipline, family dynamics, and growing up Black in America.

🎧 Whether you're a sports junkie, a parent, or someone who loves a good underdog story, this episode will make you laugh, think, and maybe even lace up some cleats.

⏱️ Standout Moments with Timestamps:

• [00:00] The Soccer Revelation
  Jon confesses his past confusion about soccer… until one electrifying shootout at a club game changes everything.

• [03:23] Fourth of July Reflections
  Jon talks fireworks, Rondo Days, and the complicated pride of being Black and American post-9/11.

• [06:52] Meet Miles: Humble Champ in the Making
  Miles shares what he loves about soccer—and why he's already dominating players older than him.

• [10:48] Pele, Practice & Apps
  Miles drops knowledge about his soccer idol Pele and how training apps like Dribble Up level up his game.
  (Spoiler: He's practicing only 4 hours a week!)

• [15:10] Staying Grounded at 13
  How Miles checks his ego, balances school and sports, and still finds time to be a kid.

• [20:26] Big Changes, Little Brothers
  Miles shares his excitement about becoming a big brother and how friendships evolve as he grows.

• [24:28] Future Goals & Dream Colleges
  LSU or Arizona State? Professional soccer or something more? Jon and Miles get real about what comes next.

• [29:15] Soccer Fans Are Built Different
  Jon and Mr. B break down the wild intensity of soccer spectators—drums, chants, and standing all game.

• [34:33] Real Talk: Racism in Youth Sports
  Miles opens up about dealing with racism on the field—and how he keeps his head in the game.

• [39:00] Final Reflections
  Jon celebrates the strength of the Jackson-Taylor family and reminds us that no matter the jersey, we’re all Americans.

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📝 Episode Summary (Apple/Spotify style):
This festive edition of The Coffee Club Show kicks off with patriotic vibes and red-white-and-blue banter as hosts Janae and Ronnie dive into Fourth of July excitement! From flag fashion to speakeasy adventures, it's a star-spangled ride through news, nostalgia, and neighborly updates. They tackle everything from bizarre Vaseline survival hacks and 90s collectibles worth thousands, to serious community topics like rising insurance questions and local storm recovery efforts.

Special guests Cass County Sheriff Jesse Johner and Red River Valley Fair GM Cody Cashman join for an in-depth discussion on fair safety, storm aftermath, and a surprisingly heartfelt appeal to return a stolen emergency radio. The show ends with some serious laughs, awkward recorder memories, and a flurry of quirky listener interactions.

🎧 Perfect for listeners who:

• Love a mix of community news and comedic commentary

• Want fun Fourth of July ideas

• Enjoy offbeat survival tips (spoiler: Vaseline is involved)

• Appreciate heartfelt local stories and guests

• Crave pop culture throwbacks (Furbies, Magic cards, and more!)

👥 Guests Featured:

• Sheriff Jesse Jahner, Cass County

• Cody Cashman, General Manager, Red River Valley Fair

• DJ Colter (mentioned, local insurance expert)

🕒 Standout Timestamps:

• 0:15 – Janae shows off her over-the-top Fourth of July outfit

• 1:07 – Guest lineup and hot topics preview

• 2:00 – 90s collectibles worth $$$ (did you own any?)

• 4:00 – Shocking hit-and-run in Fargo: $70K damage, community responds

• 8:52 – Insurance expert DJ Colter gets summoned like Batman

• 10:00 – Speakeasy hidden in a gas station? Janae's weekend plans

• 16:32 – Sheriff Jesse Jahner calls in: fair safety & storm response

• 23:00 – Theft of $5K ambulance radio sparks emotional appeal

• 25:00 – Cody Cashman on fair planning, scanners, and family vibes

• 35:00 – Crowd control, weather safety, and how the fair becomes a mini city

• 42:00 – Diddy trial verdict breaks live

• 48:00 – Kohlberger plea speculation: raw emotions and deep analysis

• 52:13 – 90s treasures: Harry Potter, Pokémon, Furbies... oh my!

• 1:00:00 – Americans are cutting back: Are you ditching premium creamer?

• 1:15:00 – The many strange uses of Vaseline

• 1:23:00 – “Did You Know?” segment: Jailbird attraction and falling out of bed stats

💥 Bonus Bits:

• The infamous recorder debate 🎶

• Ronnie’s fake flower banter 💐

• The “record-breaking” number of stovetop stuffing boxes sold 🧂

• Janae’s bug-bite fix from TikTok (vanilla-scented defense squad!)

🎆 Vibe:
Wholesome, quirky, insightful, and full of small-town charm meets holiday hijinks.

Tonight Big Game James McCarty and Jace Denman are discussing the newly announced WNBA expansion teams. Plus, the WNBA All-Star game is almost here.

📝 Episode Summary:

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred episode of the Jay Thomas Show — where hot tubs, highway protests, and haunted barns collide in North Dakota realness. Jay kicks things off with some love for Hot Spring Spas, then dives straight into weather forecasts with Dean before shifting gears to some major news topics — including Minnesota’s head-scratching new laws and the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center in Florida.

Cass County Commissioner Tim Flakoll joins the show to talk everything from REO Speedwagon medallions and old barn clean-outs to the financial missteps of COVID-era spending. The show also touches on local development issues, small-town survival, and West Fargo’s new pedestrian bridge (a.k.a. “The Bridge to Somewhere”).

This episode is a buffet of classic Jay: entertaining, grounded, and just a little outrageous.

⏱️ Standout Timestamps:

• [0:00] Hot Tub Vinny & Why Hot Tubs Fix Your Life

• [2:01] Weather banter with Dean, golf outfit jokes, and storm forecasts

• [10:11] Tim Flack shares a nostalgic REO Speedwagon medallion story

• [15:00] Small-town storm damage and disaster response in Hunter & Page

• [19:56] Cass Jail expansion and federal CARES Act funding explained

• [25:28] The problem with tax breaks and financial planning in Fargo

• [28:58] Alligator Alcatraz explained: Processing centers in the Everglades

• [55:05] Minnesota’s wild new laws: Lane-splitting, child influencer rules & boating permits

• [1:14:00] A deep dive into the new boater permit law & out-of-state exemptions

• [1:45:00] West Fargo’s pedestrian bridge project and city development debates

• [2:03:00] Lululemon vs. Costco hoodie showdown — capitalism gets spicy

🎙️ Guests:

• Tim Flakoll – Cass County Commissioner

• Dean Wysocki – Meteorologist, WDAY

• Ronnie Lee – Producer & resident parade Grand Marshal (maybe)

✨ Why You’ll Love It:

This episode is for listeners who enjoy small-town politics, Midwestern humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism about government spending. If you're into quirky stories, policy rants, and community hot takes, you’re in for a treat.

📝 Episode Summary:
On this sunny July morning, Janae and Ronnie served up laughter, local love, and lots of lifestyle chatter in this jam-packed episode of The Coffee Club Show. From Fourth of July fireworks safety to the most affordable towns in North Dakota, they covered it all — with heartfelt community moments, food tips, and fun banter along the way.

🎂 Standout guest Sue Baron from Golden Drive Homeless Kids stopped by to talk about their incredible Birthday Bag Drive — collecting party supplies for kids in need so they can celebrate their special day with dignity and joy.

🚓 Local safety tips, 🧁 underrated food facts, 🎤 summer music vibes, and Ronnie’s dreams of becoming a side-hustle massage therapist (yes, really!) made this episode a signature blend of silly, serious, and sweet.

👥 Guest(s):

• Sue Baron – Founder of Golden Drive Homeless Kids
  Segment: Birthday Bash Bags + Community Kindness
  (Starts at ~1:06:00)

⏱️ Timestamps for Standout Moments:

• 0:00 – Morning Shenanigans
  Janae and Ronnie kick off with sunshine and snark. No-show Friday? It's a Best Of — but who’s picking it?

• 5:00 – Community Highlights
  Golden Drive Birthday Bash preview + why giving back is always in season.

• 16:45 – Traffic Safety & New Laws
  Lane-splitting motorcycles? It’s now legal in Minnesota — and Ronnie's not thrilled.

• 28:00 – Fireworks, Fingers, and Funny 911 Tips
  Fourth of July injuries and when to really call 911. Hint: not when your cat is hiding.

• 42:00 – True Crime Chat
  Janae dives deep into the Idaho college murders and a possible plea deal — heartbreaking and chilling.

• 57:00 – Summer Drinks & Ronnie’s Bar Career?
  Pina coladas, margaritas, and Janae reacts to Ronnie's potential massage side hustle.

• 1:06:00 – 🎂 Interview with Sue Baron (Golden Drive Homeless Kids)
  An inspiring look at birthday kits for kids experiencing homelessness. Find out how to help!

• 1:28:00 – Most Affordable Towns in ND
  From Drake to Cooperstown — Janae breaks down the list of the best places to buy a home.

• 1:35:00 – Useless Gadgets, Did You Knows & Wrap-Up
  The self-stirring mug, the banana slicer, and a BRAT diet for when you’ve got the “oopsie-doopsies.”

🎧 Why Listen?
If you like local flavor with big heart, The Coffee Club Show is your morning comfort podcast. This episode has a perfect mix of:

• Community spotlight

• Relatable rants

• Laugh-out-loud moments

• Practical advice (sort of)

• Good vibes for days

📍 Bonus: Want to help with the Birthday Bag Drive?
Drop off party supplies all month long (July) at:

• West Fargo Rural Fire Department

• West Fargo Police Department

Learn more: https://goldendrivehomelesskids.org