Today we visit with Comedian Madelein Murphy
New Special is out NOW: https://amzn.to/4fxvVDO
Her website: https://madeleinmurphy.com/
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
International Tiger Day
https://www.cocktailsdrinks.com/tiger-tail-cocktail-recipe/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Relaxing at home isn’t as cheap as it used to be. New data shows people are making the effort to spend less on home entertainment…as the cost of staying in continues to be subject to “funflation”. Video game consoles remain expensive due to tariffs and strong demand for AI-related computer chips, while subscription prices have increased for popular streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Spotify, and YouTube Premium. Digital fitness platforms like Peloton, Jazzercise On Demand, and Pvolve have also raised their membership fees, and electricity costs are expected to hit record highs this summer in many areas, making everything from gaming to binge-watching more expensive. The good news? One classic pastime is still affordable: reading books remains inexpensive and is enjoying a resurgence in popularity.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
Some audiences at New York City’s AMC Lincoln Square were disappointed when Tom Cruise didn’t show up at a Wednesday night IMAX screening of “The Odyssey”, as promised. The “Digger” star was delayed by a thunderstorm, but he did finally make it to Manhattan at 10:45pm, long after that screening was over. Instead, he surprised workers at the AMC theater with a rare treat: He gathered all the employees, including those in the concession area and the cleanup crew, and invited them into an IMAX theater to watch the new Christopher Nolan epic with him. Later, he posted on IG: “Thank you for an amazing night in a movie theater. I can’t wait to see it again!” LINK: https://tinyurl.com/4amjzces
Jim Parsons recently revealed on a podcast that he was “miserable” during the height of his “Big Bang Theory” fame. Parsons quote: “I was not happy. I was stressed.” Despite the overwhelming success of the TBS sitcom, Parsons said he wouldn’t relive it “for any amount of money.” He went on to acknowledge that the role “is not going away,” but since the show wrapped in 2019, he’s been “changing my relationship to it.” Parsons said: “It gets better all the time. What I feel is better, what I feel is healthier.”
Viewers who tune in to watch the Primetime Emmys in September on NBC will see significantly fewer awards handed out. The Television Academy has voted to move 5 categories from the primetime telecast, which takes place September 14, to the Creative Arts Emmys, which take place September 5-6. The categories making the move are: Writing for a Variety Series, Supporting Actor, and Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, Directing for a Limited Series or Movie, and Writing for a Limited Series or Movie. The Television Academy attributed the change to “the extraordinary breadth of work recognized each year and the limited time available within a three-hour broadcast.”
DID YA KNOW!?
Horseshoe crabs have blue blood because it contains copper instead of iron. Their blood is so unique that it has been used for decades in testing the safety of certain medical products.
JOKE
OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
As Europe faces record-breaking heat waves, some experts say hemp (of all things…) could help keep buildings cooler while cutting emissions. Hempcrete, made from hemp and lime, acts as a natural insulator, helping regulate indoor temperatures without relying as heavily on air conditioning. It’s also resistant to fire and pests, manages moisture well, and can even be carbon-negative because hemp absorbs large amounts of CO₂ as it grows. Belgium-based IsoHemp says its hemp blocks will be used in more than 2,000 construction projects this year, including renovations of older buildings. While hempcrete isn’t strong enough to support buildings on its own and costs more than some alternatives, demand is growing as Europe pushes for greener, more energy-efficient construction.
SPAM is stepping out of the can and onto the grill. Welcome to the era of the SPAM Dog. The new hot dog-style link combines the brand’s classic salty, savory flavor with the convenience of the classic hot dog. Debuting at the National Restaurant Association show in Chicago, the SPAM Dog is rolling out at select stadiums, restaurants and convenience stores across the US. The grilled treat is made mostly from traditional SPAM, with a little added oil for cooking. Fans can top it like a regular hot dog — or get creative with toppings like kimchi or pineapple salsa. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/msmcnay9
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
“I carried a watermelon.” — Dirty Dancing — Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) — 1987
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Men are 41% more likely than women to be stopped for speeding.
✓ Grocers (and grocery stores) got their name because they sold goods by the gross.
✓ Humans have 46 chromosomes; potatoes have 48.
✓ Blue whales can eat close to half a million calories in one mouthful.
✓ Crocodiles swallow stones to help them dive deeper.
WEIRD NEWS
A Houston woman’s at-home pole dancing practice took an unexpected turn when it ended with 2 flooded apartments. Asha Gilbert was recording herself practicing, when the pole, which she’d installed just 3 days earlier, came loose from the ceiling and struck a fire sprinkler. Video shows water gushing from the broken sprinkler, which quickly flooded her apartment and a neighbor’s unit. After the soggy mishap, she says she’s finished practicing pole dancing at home – for now, at least. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/svnn7c73
QUESTION OF THE DAY
Each year, more than 150 people are injured while on vacation by THIS. What is it?
Answer: A falling coconut
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
The 9 new emoji that are set to begin popping up in your text messages by spring…
➠ Lighthouse: A symbol of guidance, hope, and finding your way through difficult times. It can also point someone in the right direction or signal a safe harbor.
➠ Eraser: Represents starting over, correcting mistakes, or wiping the slate clean. It’s perfect for moments when you wish you could take something back.
➠ Leftwards and Rightwards Thumb Sign: A gesture used to point out or single out a person rather than a place or object. Think of it as the emoji equivalent of saying, “This guy.”
➠ Cracked Smiling Face: A smile hiding emotional stress or exhaustion. It’s the perfect emoji for “I’m fine” when you’re really falling apart inside.
➠ Net with Handle: Represents catching, collecting, or gathering something – whether it’s fish, data, ideas, or good vibes. It turns a simple object into an action.
➠ Meteor: Symbolizes chaos, disaster, or an impending meltdown. Use it when everything is spiraling or a situation has become an extinction-level event.
➠ Pickle: Stands for being in a difficult, awkward, or complicated situation. It’s a quick way to say, “I’m in a pickle.”
➠ Monarch Butterfly: Represents resilience, transformation, endurance, and life’s long journey. Unlike the decorative blue morpho butterfly, it carries a deeper sense of perseverance and hope.
LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/52z62j4k
If
you’ve got a great idea for an emoji that they “should have”,
here’s how to go about submitting your brainchild to the Unicode
Consortium, the organization that has the awesome responsibility of
overseeing what emoji we see. You’ve got until Friday, July 31…
LINK: https://tinyurl.com/mcxe2xm4
GOOD NEWS
Montana Teen's Rodeo Skills Save Drowning Man in Incredible Yellowstone River Rescue https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
