Today we visit with Ted Raimi - Your Dearest Darkest Friend
WATCH THE TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spd1_38CYl0
Season one is streaming now at https://explore.screambox.com/
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Halloween Weekend
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SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
I’m sure you’ve been there, too: You see an online ad for a product — and it looks too good to be true. And these days, that thing might not even be real! A new survey finds 43% of adults have felt duped by AI advertising, and more than half don’t trust products promoted with AI to match their descriptions. The poll of 2,000 Americans found 61% believe some brands use misleading AI marketing, with clothing and beauty companies topping the suspect list. When tested, people struggled to distinguish real products from AI-generated fakes. Yet 53% said AI has helped them shop, particularly finding cheaper prices and product reviews. And 54% plan to use AI for holiday shopping this year to find deals, compare products and pick gifts.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Selena Gomez claims that vaping has altered how her voice sounds. In an IG Stories post, she admitted that she “vaped nicotine a lot”, and advised fans: “It’s just not worth it”, calling it “stupid” and saying “It changed my voice.” She added with a laugh: “So if you guys don’t like listening to my voice, that’s totally understandable. I don’t mind. Just don’t listen to it.” Gomez’s latest social media post was shared after she has addressed speculation about how her voice and vocal tone have shifted over the years. She claims to have stopped vaping, and hopes she “can keep it up”.
The next season of “True Detective” is starting to take shape. Antonio Banderas has joined the cast for Season 5 of the HBO anthology drama. This comes after Nicolas Cage confirmed that he was entering the universe at last week’s New York Comic-Con. There are few details about the season, but Cage will star as ‘Henry Logan’ and “Pain and Glory” star Banderas will play ‘Rai Garcia’. It will be set in Jamaica Bay, New York.
DID YA KNOW!?
Did You Know... Bamboo is one of the fastest-growing plants on Earth. Under ideal conditions, some species can grow nearly one metre in a single day, making bamboo an incredibly renewable resource.
JOKE OF THE DAY
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Amazon wants to help you remember everything – even conversations you’d probably rather forget. The company has introduced 2 AI gadgets: the $75 Bee Frontier wristband, available now, and the $100 Bee Eclipse, a magnetic attachment for your phone, coming soon. When activated, they record, transcribe and summarize conversations, then create to-do lists. For $12 a month, you can connect them to services like Gmail and Apple Health. Amazon says users should get permission before recording, and transcripts remain private, unless you share them. The devices are Amazon’s latest move into AI wearables, joining a growing race involving Meta and Apple. Apparently, even forgetting things is becoming obsolete.
A handful of pistachios might help you get a better night’s sleep. A scientific review found that pistachios are rich in vitamin B6, magnesium, fiber and other nutrients involved in sleep regulation. Just one ounce provides nearly 40% of your daily vitamin B6 needs, more than any other tree nut. Pistachios also contain melatonin, the hormone that helps regulate sleep.
THE MOVIE QUOTE OF THE DAY
If you have a favorite quote.... you can send it to us at the bottom of the page at JohnAndHeidiShow.com
“That rug really tied the room together.” The Big Lebowski The Dude 1998
NEWS TO ME
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FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Butterflies can get drunk on the juice of rotten fruit.
✓ The typewriter was invented before the fountain pen.
✓ There’s no mercury on Mercury — most of it is solid iron.
✓ There is no evidence that stretching before exercise reduces the risk of injury.
✓ If you sneeze too hard, you can fracture a rib.
WEIRD NEWS
The NBA is about to put a little extra intelligence into the game – literally. Commissioner Adam Silver says the league is working to install tiny microchip sensors in basketballs as soon as next year. Weighing just one gram, the chips have been tested in summer, developmental and preseason games, with players reportedly unable to tell the difference. The smart balls can track movement and changes in trajectory, helping referees determine who touched the ball last. They could also become a consumer product, allowing players to analyze their shooting and on-court habits. However, some players worry their performance data could be used against them in contract negotiations…if, for instance, the data was used to show a player was slowing down with age. The NFL and professional soccer leagues are exploring similar technology.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
After a breakup, hamburgers and candy are the top 2 things people pig-out on. What’s #3?
Answer: Cake
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
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THE LIST
FUNNIEST TWEETS OF THE WEEK FROM WOMEN:
⇒ body like a back road (in poor condition due to decades of deferred maintenance, worsening economic conditions, and the deficiencies of the local governance) – Janel Comeau
⇒ “It’s all in your head” yes but unfortunately that’s where I am too – Kat
⇒ omw to tj maxx if anybody need some Tommy Hilfiger pasta sauce lmk – teairrajariee
⇒ my dad really asked me how i’m getting to the airport at 5 AM lmaoo the answer is closer than you think babes – H
⇒ [talking to myself] Please don’t start with me right now. — Meg
GOOD NEWS
Tiny Black Cat Stuck in Car Engine Brings Unexpected Joy to Couple With Halloween Wedding Anniversary. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org