John & Heidi share funny stories of people doing weird things... plus it's a Tuesday... so we have everyone's favorite segment... TUESDAYS with Charlie!!!BUY THE T-SHIRTS HERE https://goo.gl/S476Js OR HERE https://goo.gl/GQvVxo
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Peach Melba Day
https://creative-culinary.com/peach-melba-and-bourbon-cocktail-recipe/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
Unlike using your phone while driving, listening to podcasts is NOT a distraction, according to a new study. Researchers at Fujita Health University in Japan found that passively listening to podcasts, audiobooks, or radio caused no measurable delays in eye movements. Talking on the phone, however – even hands-free – slowed how quickly and accurately drivers’ eyes could spot and track objects. Researchers say the act of producing speech competes with the brain systems that control eye movement, potentially increasing crash risk.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
After just two and half weeks of release, the Sydney Sweeney box-office hit “The Housemaid” has already been lined up for a sequel. Lionsgate announced that it will start production on “The Housemaid’s Secret” later this year. The film will be based on the second of Freida McFadden’s bestselling trilogy of books. “The Housemaid” was a hit at the holiday box office, grossing more than $75 million domestically, and $133 million worldwide in 17 days of release.
Gwyneth Paltrow says her decision to “consciously uncouple” from Chris Martin bled into her professional life. She opened up about the unexpected impact of the end of her marriage to the Coldplay frontman in a new interview. On Amy Poehler’s podcast, Paltrow said: “I was supposed to do a movie (then) and there was a lot of harsh stuff in the press. I think the distributor was like, this might be too hot to touch.” She then sarcastically added: “So that was great because I was getting a divorce and then I got fired…So it was so awesome.” Paltrow, who shares daughter Apple and son Moses with Martin, married producer Brad Falchuk in 2018.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… You can hear a blue whale’s heartbeat from more than two miles away. The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to exist. Its heart alone can weigh as much as a small car.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
Researchers are testing the gene-editing tool Crispr as a next-gen super flu-fighter. Using the Cas13 enzyme, a nasal spray or injection could teach respiratory cells to cut flu virus RNA, halting infections at the source. Early “lung-on-a-chip” tests suppressed multiple strains, including H1N1 and H3N2, without weird side-effects. While the idea is promising, challenges remain, including safe delivery deep into the lungs and avoiding immune reactions. If successful, Crispr could offer rapid, strain-proof protection against seasonal and pandemic flu.
A Virginia airport is asking the public for help reuniting a lost teddy bear with its owner. Norfolk International Airport shared a photo of the gingham-clad plush – complete with bunny slippers – on Facebook on Dec. 30, saying it was turned in to the airport’s lost and found that afternoon. The post quickly went viral, earning 2,000 shares and dozens of heartfelt comments. Some users suggested the toy appeared to be from Build-A-Bear, noting the company’s internal barcode system could help track its owner. LINK: https://tinyurl.com/2j7dtymh
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'm the Dude, so that's what you call me." — The Big Lebowski, The Dude, 1998
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
✓ The average number of readers of any given published scientific paper is said to be 0.6.
✓ The Easter Island heads have bodies at tall as 33 feet…underground.
✓ There are over 635 billion possible hands in a game of bridge.
✓ The Irish surname prefix ‘Mac’ means “son of,” while ‘O’ means “descendant of.”
✓ Mexico’s official name is United Mexican States.
WEIRD NEWS
OK…what in the heck is “Oatzempic”? It’s a TikTok and Instagram trend, of course, where people blend oats with water or juice, supposedly a “natural alternative” to the appetite control and weight loss drug Ozempic. The theory is that oats are high in soluble fiber, which slows digestion and can modestly improve fullness, blood sugar, and cholesterol. The problem? There’s no scientific evidence that the drink causes meaningful weight loss. Experts warn it’s not a meal replacement, it lacks protein and essential nutrients, and should not replace evidence-based dietary or medical care. They remind the “Oatzempic’ers” that for sustainable results, balanced meals, regular exercise, hydration.”
QUESTION OF THE DAY
The average person has 725 of THESE. What ARE they?
Answer: Contacts in their phone
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
THE 20 MOST ANTICIPATED MOVIES OF 2026 (We'll do this for a few days)
✪ “Wuthering Heights”: Director Emerald Fennell (“Promising Young Woman”) brings a steamy new take on Emily Brontë’s classic, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in a tale of love, obsession, and revenge. (Feb. 13)
✪ “How To Make A Killing”: Glen Powell stars as Becket Redfellow, determined to reclaim his inheritance no matter who stands in his way, alongside Margaret Qualley, Jessica Henwick, Ed Harris, and more. (Feb. 20)
✪ “Scream 7”: Neve Campbell returns as Sidney Prescott in the 7th installment of the iconic slasher franchise, written and directed by Kevin Williamson. (Feb. 27)
✪ “The Drama”: Zendaya and Robert Pattinson play a couple whose pre-wedding week spirals out of control in this romantic dramedy from Kristoffer Borgli. (April 3)
✪ “You, Me & Tuscany”: Regé-Jean Page meets Halle Bailey in a romance about a cook squatting in an abandoned Tuscan villa who falls for the owner’s cousin. (April 10)
✪ “Michael”: Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael Jackson in Antoine Fuqua’s biopic chronicling his rise from Jackson 5 to global superstar, with Colman Domingo and Miles Teller co-starring. (April 24)
✪ “Mother Mary”: Anne Hathaway portrays a pop icon seeking help from an estranged friend before a comeback performance in David Lowery’s music drama. (April)
✪ “The Devil Wears Prada 2”: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and a star-studded cast return for the sequel to the 2006 fashion classic. (May 1)
✪ “I Love Boosters”: Demi Moore and Keke Palmer star in Boots Riley’s sci-fi comedy about a gang of shoplifters taking on a ruthless fashion mogul. (May 22)
✪ “Scary Movie 6”: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and the Wayans family return for another installment of the long-running comedy-horror spoof series. (June 12)
✪ “Toy Story 5”: Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the gang face a new digital-age challenge, with voices from Anna Faris, Ernie Hudson, and Conan O’Brien. (June 19)
✪ “The Odyssey”: Christopher Nolan’s action-fantasy epic follows Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his perilous journey home after the Trojan War, featuring Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, and Anne Hathaway. (July 17)
✪ “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”: Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker in a “fresh start” for the franchise, joined by Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Sadie Sink. (July 31)
✪ “The Social Reckoning”: Aaron Sorkin’s follow-up to The Social Network chronicles Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz exposing Facebook’s inner workings, with Bill Burr and Jeremy Strong. (Oct. 9)
✪ “Street Fighter”: Ryu and Ken Masters reunite for the next World Warrior Tournament, facing deadly conspiracies, with Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo, and Eric André among the ensemble cast. (Oct. 16)
✪ “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping”: A prequel set 24 years before the original films follows young Haymitch Abernathy through the deadly Second Quarter Quell. (Nov. 20)
✪ “Focker In-Law”: Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro return in the fourth Meet the Parents installment, joined by Ariana Grande, Owen Wilson, and Blythe Danner. (Nov. 25)
✪ “Dune: Part Three”: Denis Villeneuve continues the epic saga with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, adapting Dune Messiah 12 years later. (Dec. 18)
✪ “Avengers: Doomsday”: The MCU unites its heroes again in a multiverse-spanning event featuring Thor, Captain America, Loki, Shuri, and Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. (Dec. 18)
✪ Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire Documentary: Oscar-winning director Questlove explores the legendary band’s legacy and cultural impact in this upcoming HBO music documentary. (TBD)
GOOD NEWS
Two
Teenagers Took On NYC’s Housing Challenge — And Built A Solution
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news
