Sam's shares his trick for small talk, the backlash of beige-colored toys, and someone wants management lessons from Murphy.  This and more highlights from this week's shows.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 Toy Hall of Fame finalists are out and we're weighing in on Bop It, Care Bears, Mahjong, the slide and more. Also - what toy meant the MOST to you growing up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi calls in from a work trip and shares how a groovy hotel room with a giant tub in the middle forced her into a Wi-Fi-driven room switch. We celebrate Dolly Parton with news of a CMA tribute concert, her hotel opening, and a NASCAR honor. Plus, a heartwarming story of how one wife remembering her husband's license plate number helped police find him safe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild baby name trends right now - AND which baby girl name Jodi was worried Murphy wouldn't like - but she desperately wanted to use.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jodi brings in 1 of the only things she has left from her Dad, and wears it. Batman to the Rescue in the Morning Pick Me up, and Sam says YES to something he's super nervous about, but will face it anyway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get better at Small Talk!  Sam's elevator trick and 3 Things to Know Today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"I am serious about skincare and get asked about it a lot - so here's what I do, step by step.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The gang gets sucked into the Clinton Affair documentary and how it flipped their opinions on Monica. Then a listener's Ford with 423,000 miles sparks a chat about drivers who ride till the wheels fall off, plus how to actually get there. And - how big do Halloween yard decorations need to be?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are stumped for costumes this Halloween - but Sam has wishes.  Lady Gaga is a MOM!  And 3 Things to Know Today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you be ALL GOOD with PB&J for dinner? Someone here would not. Yikes!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.