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Welcome back to another lively episode of That Sounds Funny! This week, the group kicked things off by discussing Jill’s recent kitchen adventures making peanut brittle—complete with measuring challenges and substituting K-Row syrup with pancake syrup. Keith chimed in with a tale about temporarily losing his car keys and glasses, only to track them down on a van ledge. The conversation then shifted to seasonal adventures and misadventures, touching on low trick-or-treat turnout for Halloween and the great mystery of who ate all the holiday candy behind closed doors. Keith also shared a brief update about an injury his wife sustained while helping out at their son’s house for his birthday. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week Our hosts brought an eclectic mix of bizarre headlines to the table: Texas Racetrack: Terry highlighted the world’s largest cowboy hat sculpture. Rocco the Rock-Eater: Jill shared the heartwarming yet wild story of a police dog requiring surgery after eating rocks. Canines at the Polls: Keith discussed a Virginia dog named Biscuit whose voting rights were allegedly—and humorously—restored due to clerical errors. Mega-Trains: Terry shared awe-inspiring stats about massive 4.7-mile-long freight trains carrying 696 cars in South Africa and Australia. 95th Birthday Daredevil: Jill shared a local inspiration: her 94-year-old husband’s aunt who went race car driving for her 95th birthday bucket list item despite medical warnings. Professor Pumpkin: Keith introduced us to a professional pumpkin carver crafting 3D masterpieces on 100–1000 pound gourds. Beach Mysteries & Space Travel: Terry closed out with a strange cylinder found on a Florida beach and William Shatner’s historic trip to space. Jill’s Weird Word Quiz Jill tested the team’s vocabulary with ten political and quirky terms, ranging from cephology (the study of elections) and nostrum to paradiddle and concluding with descri. As Keith admitted, the gang might be a little rusty on their word definitions! Terry’s Top 10 List Terry rolled out his countdown of the Top 10 Funny TV Shows of the 2010s, featuring comedy royalty like Parks and Recreation, Community, Modern Family, 30 Rock, The Office, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Archer, How I Met Your Mother, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Louie. Stay tuned next week as Terry dives into comedies from 2020 and beyond! Anchor Topic: Low Vision vs. Blindness Keith took a moment to share an educational and personal anchor topic, explaining the clinical differences between low vision and complete blindness—ranging from 20/200 legal blindness to light perception—while touching on conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Final Thoughts, Emails, and Jokes To wrap things up, Keith shared hilarious listener emails involving carpet installation mishaps and bus shenanigans, followed by a touching voicemail about a British soldier in WWII. The episode closed out with our hosts trading jokes and classic banter. Sponsored by the Retro Radio Podcast, bringing you vintage family-friendly old-time radio entertainment daily!

Welcome to our Halloween-themed episode of That Sounds Funny! We kick off with some wild personal updates: Terry’s swimming pool literally exploded due to rusted metal parts, releasing a massive 13,500 gallons of water into his yard. Meanwhile, Keith shares how he upgraded his totaled Highlander to a brand-new 2025 Volkswagen Atlas. Support our podcast by shopping through our Amazon Affiliate link! Shop like you typically would, and a tiny portion of your qualified purchase will help support the show. News of the Week The team dives into some bizarre and fascinating news stories: Record-breaking water park fun: 300 dogs gathered for a world-record attempt at a Nevada water park. Electric jousting: Knights jousting on electric bikes in London. Delivery surprise: A naked DoorDash delivery driver in Texas. Giant pumpkins: Terry highlights record-breaking gourds, including a 3,156-pound pumpkin in Rhode Island and a 2,850-pounder in England. Plus, hear about a giant inflatable pumpkin in North Carolina that was swept away and safely returned, and a man who discovered live WWII hand grenades at an estate sale. Airport bird watch: Jill shares a funny incident at Chicago O’Hare Airport involving an aggressive green parrot that flew into the terminal. November observances: Keith wraps up the news by listing month-long themes like World Communication Week, Adopt a Turkey Month, and National Diabetes Month. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Put your knowledge to the test! Jill hosts a fun-filled Charlie Brown trivia quiz covering classic characters, costumes, and story details from the beloved Halloween special. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry counts down his top 10 favorite funny TV shows from the year 2000, featuring classics like Friends, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and more! Anchor Topic: Blindness Living Skills In this segment, Keith breaks down essential kitchen and meal preparation skills for blind individuals, focusing heavily on stove safety, handling gas burner click settings, and using touch and heat sensation to center pans safely. Email, Voicemail, and Final Thoughts Keith shares listener stories, including a couple’s hilarious misunderstanding, an antique dealer’s encounter with a “lucky saucer,” and unique retirement home rules before wrapping up with final thoughts and jokes. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcasts Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes post daily featuring adventure, comedy, detectives, westerns, and more from vintage broadcast history!

Welcome back to another fun-filled episode of That Sounds Funny! In this session, Keith, Terry, and Jill catch up on some quirky personal updates before diving into a wild round of weird news, trivia, and nostalgia. To kick things off, Keith shared his recent tech adventure: testing out a new Amazon digital remote-control app for his TV, which comes in at a $40 yearly subscription. News of the Week The team then took turns sharing the most bizarre and fascinating news stories making headlines: Bearly a Party: A curious bear decided to visit a library in California just in time to celebrate Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary. A New Beak: A southern ground hornbill in Amsterdam received a prosthetic beak. Going Global: The famous Savannah Bananas baseball team is taking their talents international! Feline Foodie: A clever cat in London was caught sneaking a dog’s food. Olive It! A Finnish team amazingly won an olive-picking contest in Croatia—despite Finland having zero olive trees. High-Flying Records: Terry shared an inspiring story about David Rush breaking yet another world record for paper airplanes alongside his 13-year-old niece. Jill’s Beetlejuice Trivia Quiz Test your own movie knowledge as Jill leads the gang through a lively Beetlejuice movie quiz, challenging everyone with tough questions about the film’s iconic characters and plot lines. Terry’s Top 10 90s TV Shows Feeling nostalgic? Terry stepped up to present his official Top 10 list of the funniest television shows from the 1990s, featuring timeless classics like Seinfeld, Friends, The Simpsons, and Frasier. Behind the Scenes & Life Updates After a brief recording interruption, the conversation took a few interesting turns. Keith explored the uses of descriptive audio—not just for TV shows and movies, but in places like theme parks, museums, and theater productions. The group also shared some lighthearted banter, including a nostalgic chat about Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1977 plane crash. Keith also shared a few personal updates, including the upcoming arrival of his VA-supported Meta smart glasses ordered through a Blind Rehab Specialist, as well as an ongoing bureaucratic standoff between his insurance company and bank regarding a delayed total-loss vehicle insurance payout. Listener Mail, Voicemails & Final Thoughts No episode is complete without hearing from our amazing listeners! Keith shared two hilarious listener emails: A story about a man whose wife kept moving their car back and forth between the odd and even sides of the street due to confusing snow plowing rules. A cabbie who described an “ideal person” named Frank Feldman, only to reveal at the end that he was talking about his own wife’s deceased first husband whom she was widowed from before they married. We also checked out listener voicemails covering everything from a student’s evolving counting skills to a funny parrot tale. As always, we wrapped everything up with plenty of laughs, signature banter, and classic group jokes. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily! Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the golden days of vintage radio—featuring adventure, comedy, detectives, westerns, and much more. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask! Visit the web page today at Retro Radio Podcasts. Got a funny story or listener email to share? Drop us a line, and be sure to share the show with your friends! Visit us online for more episodes at That Sounds Funny.

The podcast hosts kicked things off with a look into their recent entertainment habits. Jill shared that she’s currently reading Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Ivanovich—though she warned it comes with some explicit content. Terry tuned into some football and caught Sylvester Stallone promoting the fourth season of Tulsa Kings on Jimmy Fallon, while the group briefly debated author Janet Evanovich’s writing style compared to mystery writers like Laurell K. Hamilton. Keith shared his own media adventures, including downloading a full-cast edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula on Audible (adapted by Robyn Ahern and narrated by an all-star cast including Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell, and Maggie Gyllenhaal), watching Beetlejuice on Prime Video, and testing out a brand-new Fire TV featuring Alexa voice controls. The conversation wrapped up on a humorous personal note when Keith mentioned an incident involving his 10-year-old granddaughter, Abigail, staying up late using his laptop. News of the Week The group dove into a wild mix of bizarre news stories. Terry brought up a tale about transporting a truck rear end on a motorcycle, alongside a North Carolina incident where two teens were pulled over for driving a custom couch rigged onto electric scooters. While creative, the crew quickly agreed on the obvious road safety concerns! Jill shared a heartwarming discovery from Nova Scotia, where a wallet lost for 51 years was found during home renovations, still holding its 1975 contents, including an old theater ticket. To mark their massive 300th episode, Keith celebrated with fascinating facts about the number 300, looking at its mathematical properties as a Harshad number, historical references, and pop-culture appearances in music and movies. Keeping with the theme, Keith also rounded up major current headlines involving the number 300—from corporate layoffs and Spotify milestones to Gaza humanitarian updates and quantum computing funding. On the lighter side of the news, Terry highlighted an Austrian mountain biker setting a world record for the highest vertical drop (jumping 12.46 feet to land on a small red box), a black bear visiting a Pennsylvania restaurant, and David Rush breaking a world record by moving 51 mothballs using straws in one minute. Jill rounded out the segment with a nostalgic story about a 1965 high school class ring found in an Alabama sewer, originally lost by a student’s girlfriend decades ago. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Put your memory to the test! The hosts jumped into a Bewitched trivia quiz, testing their knowledge of classic characters and actors like Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York, Agnes Moorehead, and David White. Terry’s Top 10 List Taking a nostalgic trip back in time, Terry and Keith reminisced about popular 1980s TV shows—including Cheers, The Golden Girls, Night Court, Family Ties, ALF, Married… with Children, Perfect Strangers, Growing Pains, and Newhart—while also noting classic staples like WKRP in Cincinnati that bridged the 70s and 80s. Anchor Topic: Mastering Your New Fire TV Keith walked listeners through his new Fire TV and its robust Alexa accessibility features, explaining how to use voice commands, navigate talking menus, and manage the remote control layout. While great for most, Keith noted that those with hand dexterity issues might want to explore companion phone remote apps. Email and Final Thoughts The episode wrapped up with laughs, featuring a funny email about a gas-related traffic misunderstanding, a classic joke about a farmer and a lawyer over a fallen duck, and voicemails about a pirate and a prison warden dealing with a very sneaky inmate’s escape tunnel. As always, Keith, Terry, and Jill signed off with their final thoughts. Don’t forget to visit the website and check out the contact page to share your own stories! Support the Show! Support our podcast by visiting our Amazon Affiliate! Visit the page, shop like you typically would, and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio—adventure, comedy, detective stories, westerns, and more. If you don’t hear your favorite show, just ask! Visit the Retro Radio Podcasts website today.

Keith kicked off the show by sharing details about recent technical difficulties with recording equipment. He also explained how the team fixed a podcast episode that had publishing issues due to a simple spacing error in the media link. Meanwhile, Terry and Jill shared personal updates, including Terry’s end-of-season pool closure and Jill’s news about a new pastor whose baby was born at home during church hours. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week The group jumped into a wild round of news stories from around the globe: Submerged Streets: A shark was spotted swimming through flooded streets during a major storm in New Jersey. Two-Headed Marvel: A rare two-headed turtle made headlines in Massachusetts. Great Silver Heist: A major investigation in Norway involving 66,000 stolen U.S. silver coins. Bovine Roadblock: Jill shared a story about a cow that escaped from a Florida livestock auction, blocking traffic before being safely recaptured. Raccoon Survival School: Keith described a unique raccoon rehabilitation program in Mississippi where staff teach orphaned baby raccoons survival skills, with 76 animals rescued so far this year. Entangled Antlers: Terry wrapped up the news segment with a story about a deer in New Jersey found with netting tangled in its antlers, which conservation officers successfully freed after tranquilizing the animal. Jill’s Weird Word Trivia Jill hosted an entertaining trivia session testing Keith and Terry’s vocabulary with obscure and unusual words. Taking turns with multiple-choice options, the guys deciphered words like: Omphaloskepsis: Navel gazing Piccadilant: A Van Dyke beard Lissotrichous: Having straight hair Quaquebuttock: A coward Goubeous: A gullible person Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented his top 10 funniest sitcoms from the 1960s, sparking fun commentary and cultural nostalgia from Keith and Jill. The lineup included timeless classics like The Dick Van Dyke Show, Bewitched, Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie, Gilligan’s Island, Hogan’s Heroes, Green Acres, The Andy Griffith Show, The Beverly Hillbillies, and My Favorite Martian. Terry noted that next week’s list will jump ahead to the 1980s. Anchor Topic: Orientation and Mobility Keith led an insightful discussion on orientation and mobility (O&M) techniques, explaining how blind and visually impaired individuals navigate various environments using white canes, guide dogs, and sighted guide techniques. He stressed the critical importance of using a cane even when walking with a sighted guide, sharing personal experiences where accidents could have been prevented with proper technique. Keith also shared his thoughts on testing Meta glasses during a recent trip, highlighting their helpful features for basic context while pointing out key limitations—such as being unable to warn users about real-time hazards like low-hanging branches. Email and Voicemail To close out the show, Keith read several humorous stories from the mailbag, including a story about government workers digging redundant holes and a classic email detailing a hilarious mishap in a parish park. The crew also listened to voicemails from listeners, including one about a dog intently watching a movie and an anniversary surprise message from old friend “Old Salty Marine.” Wrapping Up That wraps up another action-packed episode! Thanks for listening and following along with our weekly roundup of weird news, classic television throwbacks, and lively discussion. Do you have a favorite 1960s sitcom or a funny story to share with the team? Leave us a voicemail or drop us an email to be featured on a future show. Until next time, keep smiling and stay tuned! The final word from our AI companion The meeting was a podcast recording session where Keith and Jill shared funny voicemails sent to their show. Jill and Terry contributed jokes and puns throughout the recording. Attendees: Keith Heltsley (Organizer), Terry Heltsley.(walnut (cohost), Jill (cohost) Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

The crew gathered to share recent personal updates, unusual news, trivia, and an insightful conversation on navigating vision loss. Keith kicked off the show with an insurance update regarding his Highlander settlement has been processed, the vehicle is in the hands of the insurance company, and funds are expected in a few days. The search for a replacement is underway, with options ranging from a new Highlander via a potential VA automobile grant to a budget-friendly used car. Terry recounted a painful misadventure with neuropathy after accidentally driving a safety pin through his finger while adjusting his headset’s drawstring. Meanwhile, Jill shared proud news about her grandson successfully completing Marine Corps boot camp and tackling the grueling Crucible challenge. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week Gamers & Escaped Pets: A 78-year-old Scottish grandmother set a world record as the oldest female Fortnite streamer. On the wildlife front, officers were called in to apprehend “Lard,” a 100-pound escaped tortoise attempting a slow-motion jailbreak from its enclosure. Warm-Blooded T-Rex: Keith highlighted new scientific research indicating that the Tyrannosaurus Rex maintained a body temperature similar to humans (around 95–97°F), challenging long-held assumptions about cold-blooded dinosaurs. Record-Breaking Feats: Terry shared news of former New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri setting a record for the highest-altitude field goal (11,317 feet in the Swiss Alps) to promote an upcoming NFL game in Munich. Jill described two California friends who assembled an 11,695-piece Lego world map in just 4 hours and 59 minutes using a color-sorting strategy. Plus, David Rush folded 415 paper airplanes in an hour with the help of a dedicated support team. Dolly Parton Corn Mazes: Twenty farms across the U.S. and Canada created Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes to raise funds for her Imagination Library book club initiative. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Jill hosted a classic Happy Days trivia quiz, where Terry and Keith put their sitcom knowledge to the test. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry then presented his Top 10 funny TV shows of the 1970s—including MASH*, All in the Family, Happy Days, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Sanford and Son, Three’s Company, Taxi, Good Times, The Jeffersons, and WKRP in Cincinnati. The group agreed that the ’60s and ’70s represented a golden age of television comedy. Anchor Topic: Resources for the Blind & Visually Impaired In this week’s anchor topic, the group explored initial resources and support systems for individuals navigating vision loss. Keith shared his personal experience with gradual sight loss and highlighted the Illinois rehabilitation program iCree. The conversation emphasized the emotional and physical challenges of losing vision unexpectedly and stressed the critical role rehabilitation facilities play in providing training, adaptive equipment, and lifestyle adjustment support. Email & Voicemails The show wrapped up with listener interactions, including emails about a car suspiciously filled with bees and a taco night gone wrong. After overcoming a few technical hiccups, Keith shared voicemails featuring a tube room love story, a wish gone wrong with a genie (a double feature from “Old Salty Marine.”) The final word from our AI companion The group shared various jokes and humorous anecdotes during their meeting, with participants taking turns telling jokes and stories. Keith, Jill, and Terry discussed topics ranging from etymology and word play to family experiences and current events. Attendees: Keith Heltsley (Organizer), Jill (cohost), Terry Heltsley (cohost) Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

In our September 22nd episode, the crew kicked things off with personal catch-ups and news updates before diving into this week’s lineup of strange news, retro trivia, and high-tech insights. Keith shared updates on his upcoming dental work and recovery progress, while Terry caught us up on his grandson’s dislocated knee and his wife’s recent big win at bingo. Meanwhile, Keith has been diving into the Housemaid’s Secret book series and managing a temporary swap at home—trading a grandson for a granddaughter. Amazon prime: watch the House Made, 2025 (rated R). A struggling woman is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple. Drama, Suspense, Dark “As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.” News of the Week The team covered a wild assortment of headlines from around the world: An unexpected elk collision in British Columbia. A dangerous sinkhole incident in New York. A dramatic free-climber rescue in Georgia. A massive Star Trek fan event hosted at the London Science Museum. An extraordinary Iowa family recognized by Guinness World Records after five generations shared the exact same September 14th birthday. An international corgi race in Vilnius, Lithuania, where 150 furry competitors from nine countries raced for glory—with Lithuania’s own MOCA taking home the trophy! Terry also brought a staggering report from Yellowstone National Park. Rangers have cleared a massive amount of discarded trash out of hydrothermal areas this year, including 280 hats, over 20,000 pieces of paper and plastic, and various personal trinkets. The hosts discussed how tourists intentionally drop toys and coins into geysers, to the point where one famous geyser has permanently changed color due to the pollution. Jill’s Trivia Quiz: Mork & Mindy Edition Jill put everyone to the test with a deep-dive Mork & Mindy trivia quiz. Keith and Terry took wild guesses, with Terry correctly identifying Mindy’s father, Fred, and Keith surprisingly guessing the character Clara. Both hosts admitted their memory of the show stopped far short of supporting character lore, making for a tough—but hilarious—quiz session. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry broke down the ultimate “Top 10” lists: first, what women truly want (respect, love, security, communication, and quality time), followed by what men *really* want (self-restocking refrigerators and universal translators). The group had a good laugh comparing the practical vs. ideal expectations. Anchor Topic: Assistive Tech & Smart Glasses Our main discussion focused on manual skills, accessibility, and new technology allowing visually impaired individuals to enjoy old hobbies. Keith shared his hands-on experience testing Meta smart glasses for reading books. While the built-in OCR (Optical Character Recognition) can read text aloud and copy it directly to a clipboard, performance relies heavily on proper lighting—prompting Keith to pair the setup with a smart LED reading lamp. Though battery life falls short of the advertised eight hours, it’s realistically 3 to 4 hours, using smart glasses to read physical books eliminates the hassle of holding a smartphone or juggling OCR apps while trying to turn pages. Listener Mail & Voicemails We wrapped up the episode with some fantastic listener submissions: An email from a listener detailing her unique strategy for handling a car accident. A message from a frustrated school principal navigating an unruly student situation. A voicemail from a Texas barber sharing his secret technique for the ultimate clean shave. A call from a woman regarding her college-aged son’s surprising DNA test results.

The podcast hosts kicked off the episode with recent updates and personal anecdotes. Terry shared a humorous story about losing his dentures in his sleep, only to discover them under his buttocks, which sparked a lively discussion on denture care and specialized gum options. Keith then announced an Amazon Audible affiliate promotion running through December 15th, offering a double bounty for new sign-ups. Wrapping up the opening segment, the hosts briefly touched on recent NFL action, highlighting a 59-point game featuring the Chicago Bears. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week Terry led the news segment with an unusual story out of Georgia, where two deer crashed into separate businesses at the same shopping center—one entering Big Daddy’s Oyster Bar and the other a local massage parlor. Both animals were safely removed without any injuries reported. The oddities continued with Jill sharing details of a screaming contest at a San Francisco beach, where participants yelled directly at the ocean; the winning shout clocked in at an impressive 121.9 decibels. Keith discussed a bipartisan effort in Tennessee to rename an airport after Dolly Parton following her passing. Terry closed out the segment with a wild tale from Florida, where a large deer entered a residential home, used the bathroom, took a dip in the backyard pool, and was eventually guided out by police officers. Additional bizarre headlines included a bat loose on a Glasgow commuter train and a century-old Tilt-A-Whirl operating at the Minnesota State Fair. Terry also highlighted a Nova Scotia man who attempted a Guinness World Record by solving 211 Rubik’s Cubes while bouncing on a pogo stick, prompting the group to speculate on the balance and equipment required. Jill’s Trivia Quiz This week’s trivia focused on the classic TV show Gunsmoke. Keith showcased impressive knowledge of the show’s lore, correctly answering questions regarding Marshal Matt Dillon (played by James Arness), character dynamics, and storyline details. Terry and Jill joined in with varying success. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry revealed AI-generated predictions for the 10 NFL teams least likely to reach the Super Bowl: the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Tennessee Titans, New England Patriots, New York Giants, Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Washington Commanders, and Indianapolis Colts. The discussion transitioned into football history, comparing past leagues like the AFL and XFL, and Keith shared news about the newly formed National Women’s Baseball League and its initial four-team inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois. Anchor Topic In this episode’s anchor segment, the hosts focused on tech tips and accessibility. Keith covered essential battery maintenance, emphasizing how extreme heat and cold degrade performance and recommending keeping smartphone batteries charged between 20% and 80%. Terry shared his first-hand experience with thermal throttling while using his Meta glasses and phone near a swimming pool, noting the built-in heat warnings on the glasses. Email and Final Thoughts Keith reminded listeners to submit questions and feedback, as the current backlog of emails will only cover approximately 10 more episodes at two per week. The hosts shared two amusing real-life stories: one involving an elderly man who sarcastically critiqued first responders after breaking his leg, and another about a listener who inadvertently parked in an IT-reserved spot for six years. The segment wrapped up with voicemails covering topics ranging from a nudist colony to a driver whose wife repeatedly interrupted his explanations to a police officer during a traffic stop. The final word from our AI companion The meeting was a recording session for a comedy podcast where Keith, Jill, and Terry shared jokes and humorous stories. The participants took turns telling various jokes covering topics like family life, technology, and everyday situations. At the end of the session, Keith provided closing remarks, thanking listeners and encouraging them to share the show with friends, visit their website, and leave comments or questions. The recording was then stopped, indicating the end of the podcast episode. Attendees: Keith Heltsley (Organizer), Terry Heltsley.(Cohost), Jill Kelly (cohost) show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith’s. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

The podcast hosts kicked off the episode discussing a humorous story from Jill’s church regarding squatters who set up camp in a school building slated for sale. Along with drug paraphernalia, the squatters brought a political chess set featuring Biden and Trump as kings. Keith suggested turning the concept into a 3D-printed set and offered to connect Jill with Nathan for 3D printing assistance. Keith also provided updates on his recent dental appointment and foot surgery recovery, noting he may need to rely on archived content for the October 9th episode if his recovery continues as planned. He will see a doctor next Wednesday and must wear a boot until at least the end of next week. Wrapping up his personal updates, Keith described his Labor Day weekend, which included visiting his mother-in-law in Altamont and attending a local homecoming event featuring wrestling matches. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week The group covered several unusual news stories, starting with a truck accident in Los Angeles where a full pallet of cheese balls spilled across the freeway. Jill shared a story about a Virginia doctor who woke up to find a bat attempting to enter her mouth—which was later confirmed rabies-free. The conversation then shifted to a penguin recovery program in Chile, where researchers are fitting injured Humboldt penguins with copper- and zinc-infused red vests to help them heal faster. Terry shared a story about a bear in Colorado Springs that stole equipment from a local fire department, leading to a discussion on bear safety measures and deterrence strategies. Jill highlighted a record-breaking blobbing event in Switzerland, where three men launched a fourth person 92.58 feet into the air, surpassing the previous record of 72 feet. Keith then discussed 91-year-old Dale Sanders, the oldest person to hike the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail, who broke his own world record despite falling 71 times along the way. The team detailed how hikers complete the trail in segments and handle resupply logistics. Finally, Terry shared a world-record fundraiser event in Chicago, where 1,969 people simultaneously drank Jensen’s Marolt liqueur. Jill’s Weird Words Jill tested the group’s vocabulary with a selection of obscure words: vociferate, vis-a-ring-tum, waggish, selcough, stellate, plage, and sycophant. The segment featured humorous guesses from the group alongside commentary from Keith and Terry. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented a lighthearted top 10 list of countries Donald Trump might want to acquire, featuring Greenland, Canada, Monaco, Italy, France, Australia, Iceland, Brazil, Switzerland, and New Zealand. anchor Topic The group discussed various daily computer uses, including GPS, recipe management, and social media platforms. Keith shared his experience transitioning to digital recipe books and the overall evolution of cooking technology. Jill noted using YouTube for recipe videos and Facebook for sharing jokes, while the group touched on Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest. Terry and Keith also evaluated the limitations of using Meta glasses for real-time visual assistance, emphasizing the critical role technology plays in making daily tasks accessible. Email and Final Thoughts The show concluded with listener emails regarding technology usage and government interactions, along with a sweet story about grandparents helping out by driving their six-year-old granddaughter to school. Keith also played two listener voicemails: one detailing an Uber driver assisting a grieving passenger, and another featuring four golfers bragging about their sons’ achievements. The final word from our AI companion The show concluded with the hosts sharing jokes and funny one-liners before signing off, with Keith encouraging listeners to visit their website and providing contact information for feedback. Attendees: Keith Heltsley (Organizer), Terry Heltsley.(Cohost), Jill Kelly (cohost) Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts

The team discussed recent updates and personal experiences. Keith shared details about a problematic incident involving their grandson, Rahim, who damaged their Toyota Highlander vehicle while it was in his care. The vehicle sustained significant damage, including a crushed unibody, and the insurance company is likely to total it. Rahim has since disappeared, and his access to the family home has been disabled. The group also briefly discussed local movie productions in St. Louis and Litchfield, and Keith mentioned attending a wedding at a barn in Iuka, Illinois over the weekend. Support our podcast by visiting ourAmazon Affiliate! visit the page, shop like you typically would and we receive a tiny portion of your qualified purchase (that means you need to buy something). News of the Week The team discussed several unusual news stories during their meeting. Terry shared a story about a Dutch TV host who built a car shaped like a wooden shoe that reached 70 mph, while Jill reported on the 65th annual German finger wrestling championship in Bavaria, where competitors tie middle fingers together and try to pull opponents across a table. Keith presented fake movie reviews for three upcoming films: “Confinement,” “I Want Your Sex,” and “Just Play Dead.” Additionally, Terry shared a story about a sheep that accidentally boarded a bus and went through a car wash, and Jill discussed a cat with 29 digits that set a new record for polydactyly. Keith shared slang words from the week, including “Ohio,” and Terry closed out with a story about a venomous snake found inside a high school football helmet in Arkansas. Jill’s Trivia Quiz Jill led a quiz about Dolly Parton, covering topics such as her birthplace, instruments she plays, and notable songs. The participants answered questions about Dolly Parton’s career, including her famous song collaborations and album releases. Terry’s Top 10 List Terry presented a top 10 list of ridiculous things people do when nobody is looking, covering behaviors like pretending to be in shampoo commercials, arguing with imaginary people, checking for the “Snack Fairy,” and rehearsing acceptance speeches. The group discussed various examples from the list, with Keith and Jill sharing personal experiences related to the behaviors described. Anchor Topic This is the part of our show where we discuss blindness-related topics. Skipping our scheduled topic on computers, we spent our time focusing on living skills—specifically, how to make cake pops. Keith and Jill discussed different types of wedding cakes, including regular cake, cupcakes, and cake popsicles (also known as cake sickles), with Jill sharing her experience making them for baby showers. They described the step-by-step process of making cake popsicles: crumbling cake, adding frosting, and dipping them in chocolate. Jill suggested using egg cartons for drying to help maintain their shape. Email and Final Thoughts Keith shared a humorous true crime story about a car burglary incident involving a K9 unit and a suspect’s comment about the dog having a “taste for dark meat.” He also read a listener’s email about a man discovering lettuce growing from his rear end, which he reported to his doctor. Keith played a voicemail from a listener who shared a story about an “accidental divorce” following an unnoticed birthday. Finally, Keith wrapped up the show with a story about a bus driver who provided accurate life advice based on passengers’ destinations over several months, eventually leading to a romantic relationship and engagement. The final word from our AI companion The show featured a segment of comedy jokes and puns from multiple participants, including jokes about binary code, Homer Simpson, pirates, and various wordplay. Keith concluded the episode by encouraging listeners to visit the website, share the show with friends, and leave messages with funny stories or questions about blindness for potential inclusion in future episodes. Show notes written by AI, edited as needed by Keith. Sponsored by: Retro Radio Podcast. Bringing you family-friendly entertainment through classic, old-time radio. Episodes are posted daily. Keith and his Retrobots share everything in his collection from the days of vintage radio. Adventure, comedy, detective, westerns, and lots in between. If you don’t hear your favorite show? Just ask. Visit the web page today, Retro Radio Podcasts