Today we visit with Tim Smith from the show Moonshiners... 15 seasons on Discovery Channel. https://www.discovery.com/shows/moonshiners
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Squirrel
Appreciation Day
https://www.thespruceeats.com/pink-squirrel-cocktail-recipe-759770
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Well, they DO say it’s smart to have a back-up plan. A new survey says that many people in relationships are quietly keeping their options open. One in 6 Americans (16%) admit there’s someone they would leave their current partner for, if that person showed romantic interest. Men are more likely than women to have a “backup” (19% vs. 12%). One in 5 respondents said they don’t consider their partner their soulmate, though millennials are most likely to believe they’ve found “the one.” Psychologists say noticing attraction to others is normal human biology, not automatic betrayal. But the real warning sign is when someone starts comparing their real partner to a fantasy version of someone else, which can signal unmet needs in the relationship.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
What would you sacrifice for perfection? Ryan Murphy and company strike again, with an all-new thriller series centered around that very question. A trailer for “The Beauty”, premiering on FX TODAY (Jan. 21), dropped last week, and has already racked up nearly 190 million views, making it the network’s most-viewed trailer ever. The body-horror series’ clip hit the internet Jan. 5 and sees Ashton Kutcher‘s villainous lead character pushing a mysterious drug that “makes you effortlessly beautiful.” But it comes with a brutal cost, of course, kinda like in the 2024 movie “The Substance”, which starred Kutcher’s ex Demi Moore, oddly enough. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/aum786yp
The Recording Academy and CBS have announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return as host of the Grammy Awards one “final” time on Sunday, Feb. 1. This will be Noah’s 6th time as host of the Grammy Awards, and he will also serve as an executive producer of the show, which takes place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Noah’s first year hosting the Grammys was in 2021, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Humans glow in the dark—sort of. Our bodies emit tiny amounts of visible light due to biochemical reactions involving free radicals. The glow is far too faint for the human eye to see.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Could it be the next pickleball? Padel, a fast-growing racket sport, is quickly gaining popularity around the world. The game is played on a small, glass-walled court and blends elements of tennis and squash, making rallies longer…and play more social. Once concentrated in Spain and Argentina, padel is now played in roughly 90 countries, with tens of millions of participants, and rapid club growth across Europe. In the UK alone, more than 400,000 people tried it in 2025, and it’s estimated the game is played in 30 US states. The sport’s appeal lies in its accessibility: it’s usually played in doubles, keeps beginners engaged thanks to wall rebounds, and feels fun and welcoming from the very first match. Famous proponents of Padel include David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, and Rafael Nadal.
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 love lamp." — Anchorman, Brick Tamland, 2004
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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✓ Pencil sales increased 700% the year after Sudoku became popular.
✓ New bacteria grows on a kitchen sponge every 20 minutes.
✓ The average Las Vegas visitor gambles away $375.
✓ Disney was sued by a biologist for defaming the character of hyenas in “The Lion King”.
✓ In the U.S., prison inmates can’t vote, but they can run for office.
WEIRD NEWS
Three Taiwanese tourists ended up stranded on a snow-covered ski slope, after blindly following their car’s GPS. On January 6, emergency services in Andorra were called to rescue a Mercedes stuck near a snow cannon at Grau Roig. The complex recovery took over 3 hours, and required 3 cranes, though thankfully no one was hurt. Despite realizing they were off-road, the women kept following the GPS until the car became trapped. They even posed for a photo before being rescued, leaving a cautionary tale about trusting technology over common sense.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
It’s hard to believe, but 80% of millennials say they’ve never eaten THIS. What is it?
Answer: A Big Mac
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
Everyone needs a little cheering up sometimes, and today is as good a day as any. Here, according to some helpful Redditors, are some sure-fire methods for lifting the darkness, and getting that dopamine hit that’ll bring you back to “normal”, whatever “normal” means for you…
❑ Walking
“A long walk with my favorite podcast always resets my mood.”
❑ Venting
“Mainly complaining to my pets until they judge me with silence.”
❑ The three M’s
“Music, movement, and nature. My perfect trio.”
❑ YouTube fails
“Watching fail videos on YouTube. It reminds me everyone has clumsy moments.”
❑ Comforts of home
“A hot shower, comfy pajamas, and a good book.”
❑ Friends
“Spend time with my favorite people”
❑ Get cozy
“Curl up in doggy bed under the desk. Blast one song on repeat.”
❑ Get pumped
“Gym session. Always.”
❑ Watch a good movie
“Watching a good movie while munching on my favourite snacks. Ice-cream definitely helps too!”
❑ Inspirational tunes
“I put on music that reminds me life is bigger than this moment.”
❑ Journaling
“Gratitude journaling. Forcing myself to list 3 good things changes my perspective.”
❑ Feed your pets
“I take a handful of unsalted peanuts out to the chicken coop. Happy dinosaurs always cheer me up.”
❑ Animal videos
“I watch videos of animals being absolutely funny. Such as a dog arguing with its own reflection.”
Spend time with your partner
“Grumble at my partner about it until he says/does something stupid and cheers me up without meaning to.”
❑ Relaxing
“Comfort food, re-watching a sitcom, or re-reading a favourite poem, and stepping out
❑ James Brown
“I get up…I get on up, put on Sex Machine – James Brown, crank the stereo loud, and dance for 5:15 runtime. Emotions are held in our bodies and man, do I feel…everything.”
❑ Alone time
“Stay alone and have a nice sleep”
GOOD NEWS
Hero
Neighbor Saves Children By Catching Them From Burning Home
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
