On this episode, where is Cricket and why isn't she on the podcast this week? The Valley is gearing up for the Cactus League to start and bring in millions of dollars to the area. More people say Biden shouldn't be president because of recent events, according to a new poll. Donald Trump is having a very, very, very, rotten, no-good, horrible week. 2 judges, 2 courthouse, 2 blocks from each other, 2 cases that will determine the rest of Trump's life.Support the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--NFL Playoffs whoas (no Ravens)--Meet baby McFlurry--Snowboarder stuck in gondola overnight--Valley Metro light rail expands to Metro Center--DCS reports 13,000 children in out-of-home placement with only 2,000 licensed foster homes--38th anniversary of Challenger tragedy--Jay Leno files for conservatorship of wife--Keanu Reeves is our favorite rich personTales from the Crib--We have a house full of sick peopleLast Word-- New Jersey woman's yard and car vandalized by pepperoni Support the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Cold front blasts the US--Human trafficking  prevention month--Alaska Airlines' passenger phone sucked out of plan is found and working--Lego bouquet of roses for Valentine's Day--Homeowner in West Phoenix finds 4 rattlesnakes in walls of house--No pants light rail riders ride the light rail in underwear--Feds say no more funny freeway signs--Can Mac Ruin It? Daughter anonymously donates kidney to fatherTales from the Crib--Car breakdown in a small townLast Word--Iowa State Patrol catches speeder going 92mph in a snow stormSupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Pink Stanley cups cause stampede at Target--Mary Lou Retton silent on how she will spend GoFundMe monies--Election season 2024--Joe Arpaio running for mayor of Fountain Hills--FAA grounds Boeing 737Max models after window blows out of plane mid-flight--Phoenix considers new homeless camping bans near schools and daycares--Can Mac Ruin It? Mom goes native hunting while carrying child on her backTales from the Crib--Sister gets a cake pop roller for ChristmasLast Word--Man crashes car outside Bass Pro Shop and cannonballs naked into aquariumSupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Widower of ex-Maricopa County Attorney kills 2, then turns gun on self--Three year old unwraps every present under the tree at 3am--Minnesota dentist accused of disfiguring patient--Unaccompanied 6 year old put on wrong flight by Spirit Airlines--Can Mac ruin it? South Dakota holds contest to name snow plowsTales from the Crib--Selling stuff on FacebookLast Word--Ohio woman turns 105 and celebrates with free Fireball whiskeySupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

Special episode where we talk about the last month and our move across town; then tell our annual Christmas stories. Not safe for little ears.Support the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--End of Season 4 for Mac Watson Talks--Wyoming coal mine  purchased 12 years ago for $2 million; now worth $37 billion--Grand Canyon University fined $36 million for deceptive student aid practices--Martha McSally sexually assaulted in Iowa--Major league baseball executives catch virus at Scottsdale's Omni Montelucia--Woman attacked and killed by elk in Northern Arizona--GOP debate goes sideways over Tik Tok commentsTales from the Crib--Cricket is the Thief of JoyLast Word--Man steals electric shopping cart from Piggly Wiggly Support the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Diamondbacks headed to the World Series--Man connected to Alicia Navarro arrested for child sex abuse--Body of JJ Vallow finally released to grandparents--Arizona takes a stand against irresponsible ground water use--Pantsless Veterans Affairs manager curses out employees on Zoom call Tales from the Crib--HalloweenLast Word--California man charged with 18 thefts of luxury vehiclesSupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Mary Lou Retton in ICU with pneumonia at age 55--Suzanne Somers dead at 76--Arizona lawmakers concerned about high gas prices--Eclipse disappoints--National Park Service reminds people to leave love locks at home--Tolleson music teacher named 2024 Arizona teacher of the year--Grizzly bear in Cody city limits relocatedTales from the Crib--Who pees in the shower?Last Word--New Hampshire police officer delivers Door Dash order after driver unable to complete deliverySupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll

In the News--Eleven Halloween costumes that are always offensive--Super Bowl contributed $1.3 billion in economic impact in Arizona--Paul Penzone stepping down as Maricopa County Sheriff--Scheels opens in Chandler Fashion Square--Tucson woman charged with attempted murder of husband--Costco now selling 1 ounce bars of 24K gold--Walmart waives college degrees from job requirementsTales from the Crib--Brother chats about NinjagoLast Word--North Dakota man pulls a gun out of stroller when man refuses to put him a Big Mac and a Happy MealSupport the showBEST PODCAST in Phoenix Magazine's 2020 & 2022 Best of the Valley Readers' Poll