Today we visit with Thaao Penghlis, an Australian actor. He is best known for roles in United States daytime soap operas such as Days of Our Lives, Santa Barbara, and General Hospital.
He has many stories recorded called “The Lost Treasures” https://podcasts.apple.com/gr/podcast/the-lost-treasures/id1800561407
TODAY'S REASON TO PARTY! (special thanks to ListOfNationalDays.com)
Nicholas
Cage
Day
https://dinneratthefranzens.com/2024/08/31/nicholas-sage-cocktail/
SURVEYS, STUDIES & SUCH
A huge new study might hold the answer to why most of us just can’t seem to hit both our exercise…and our sleep goals. Australian researchers, tracking nearly 71,000 people using wearable devices across almost 28 million days, found the link between sleep and movement isn’t linear. Activity peaked around 7 hours of sleep, not 8. And importantly, sleep efficiency mattered more than duration: people who slept soundly took hundreds more steps the next day. And needing more time to fall asleep meant fewer steps. Only 12.9% of participants met both recommended sleep and step goals, and exercise had little effect on that night’s sleep. The takeaway: improving sleep quality may be the most effective way to boost daily movement.
BIG SCREEN-LITTLE SCREEN
“Heated Rivalry” fans won’t have to wait until Season 2 to get more of ‘Hudson Williams’ and ‘Connor Storrie’, because the 2 actors are working together on a new romance project. Quinn, the app for audio erotica, dropped a teaser Monday for a new project starring Williams and Storrie, in which they’re lending their voices for the romance series “Ember & Ice.” The Heated Rivalry stars will play “2 fae princes from feuding courts, who carry on a years-long forbidden affair that culminates in a pivotal moment at a treaty signing between their families.”
Coming off the success of “Sinners,” director Ryan Coogler is prepping a reboot of “The X-Files” that he teased ages ago. Casting is now reportedly underway, and Danielle Deadwyler is said to be in talks to play one of 2 lead investigators. Details are scarce, but we do know that Chris Carter, the original creator of the alien-hunting classic, has said that Coogler plans to bring in a more diverse cast. When asked whether David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, who played ‘Mulder’ and ‘Scully’ in the original series, might return for his reboot, Coogler neither confirmed nor denied their participation, but said the new series will have a similar structure to the original.
DID YA KNOW!?
DID YOU KNOW… Venus flytraps can count. The plant closes only after its trigger hairs are touched multiple times, helping it avoid wasting energy on non-prey like raindrops. It even counts the number of touches to determine how much digestive enzyme to release.
JOKE OF THE DAY
(FROM
HEIDI)
SCOOP
OF THE DAY
The Consumer Electronics Show is known for bold concepts, and Smartlet may be one of the most unusual. Unveiled at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, the Paris-based startup’s modular watch strap lets users wear a traditional mechanical watch AND a smartwatch on the same wrist at the same time: one on top, the other underneath. Designed for people who love rocking a fancy watch, but also want modern features like fitness tracking and notifications, the clever but bulky stainless-steel band starts at $418 and includes just the strap. It’s compatible with major smartwatches and luxury analog brands. LINK: https://www.smartlet.io/
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 walking here!" — Midnight Cowboy, Ratso Rizzo, 1969
NEWS TO ME
(FROM HEIDI)
FUN
FACT FOR YOU:
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this with your friends... they'll think you're really smart!
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Biologists have
determined that domestic cats are responsible for the extinction of
at least 33 species of animals.
✓ The British Royal Family is
distantly related to Vlad the Impaler, the inspiration for Bram
Stoker’s character ‘Count Dracula’.
✓
Belt
sales crashed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, because,
according to one industry expert, “Nobody needs a belt when they’re
not wearing pants.”
✓ The use of seat belts in F1 racing
wasn’t mandatory until 1971.
WEIRD NEWS
In what just might be the latest iteration of the “sharing economy”, people are now renting out their…clothing. Peer-to-peer clothing rental apps are turning personal wardrobes into income streams, reflecting both shifting consumer habits and the economic pressure on young adults. Platforms in the US such as Pickle, launched in 2022, allow users to rent out their own clothes and accessories (handbags, etc.) without subscriptions, unlike traditional services such as Rent the Runway. The app lists more than 230,000 items across 2,000 brands, from luxury labels like Chanel to mid-priced fashion. Top lenders can earn thousands monthly, while renters gain short-term access to high-end pieces at a fraction of retail prices. Advocates say the model supports sustainability and curbs overconsumption, even as demand for luxury remains strong.
QUESTION OF THE DAY
26% of us agree: THIS is our biggest pet peeve about Zoom calls. What is it?
Answer: People yawning
SOMETHING SPECIAL WITH HEIDI SMALL
(FROM HEIDI)
THE LIST
A bad haircut, a broken dishwasher or a hornet buzzing around the house may seem like a crisis at the time – but they are not reasons to call 911. British Columbia’s E-Comm (Emergency Communications) has revealed its list of the top 10 “unusual” calls it received, and here they are…
1. Their luggage exceeded the carry-on limits.
2. Walmart wouldn’t let them return an air fryer.
3. Their dishwasher was broken.
4. Someone parked at Starbucks and went into a grocery store instead.
5. A non-electric car parked at an EV charging station.
6. They wanted to complain about traffic.
7. They got locked out of their Airbnb.
8. They left their iPad at the SkyTrain station.
9. They wanted help getting a hornet out of their apartment.
10. They were unhappy with their haircut.
GOOD NEWS
Shaquille
O’Neal Helps Texas Man Get Second Chance At Becoming Police Officer
https://www.sunnyskyz.com/good-news/
