WEBE 108: Recent Episodes
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Mike McGowan interviews Mickey Thomas of Starship ahead of their show on March 15th at the Ridgefield Playhouse! For tickets and more visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Jay Michaels interviews Kyle Murillo who plays Spiderman in Marvel Universe Live coming to the Webster Bank Arena March 1st through the 4th. For tickets and more visit: Marvel Universe LIVE
Jay Michaels interviews comedian Ron White ahead of his upcoming show at The Palace Stamford Friday March 9th! For tickets and more visit: palacestamford.org
Mike McGowan interviews Lisa Rock ahead of her show Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters coming to the The Palace in Stamford Saturday February 10th. For tickets and more on this great show visit: bit.ly/2DLkxkK
Mike McGowan interviews Martha Wash from the Weather Girls ahead of her show with Linda Clifford & Norma Jean Wright on Valentine's Day at the Ridgefield Playhouse. For more on the show and to purchase tickets visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/first-ladies-of-disco/
Mike McGowan interviews comedian Judy Gold ahead of her show with fellow comedian Bruce Vilanch on Saturday January 27th at the Ridgefield Playhouse. For tickets and more visit:
https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/judy-gold-bruce-villanch/
Jay Michaels talks to Eli Urffer, one of the ensemble skaters for Disney On Ice Presents: Frozen. Jay and Eli talk all about how they have brought the Disney classic movie Frozen to the ice! Check out the performances this week from Thursday January 4th through Sunday January 7th at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport. For tickets and more visit: http://www.websterbankarena.com/
WEBE108's Mike McGowan interviews Liz from Dooney & Bourke about their upcoming Tent Sale December 7th through the 10th. For more visit: https://www.dooney.com/tent-sale/tent-sale.html
Gary and Jennifer Bean, from the Historical Christmas Barn, stopped by to donate to the Feeding Families Campaign to benefit the Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the 10th year!! Thank you so much. Check out their website at: http://www.historicalchristmasbarn.com/
Mike McGowan interviews WEBE108's own John Tesh as he prepares for his Grand Piano Christmas Show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on December 1st. For tickets and more visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/
WEBE108's Bob Marone talks with Melissa Etheridge ahead of her holiday show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on December 6th. For tickets and more info visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/melissa-etheridge-merry-christmas-baby/?mc=reload1
Mike McGowan interviews Alton Brown ahead of his upcoming live show at the Palace Theater in Stamford this Sunday. For tickets and more visit: www.palacestamford.org
Jay Michaels interviews Dan Levine, director of the American Dance Spectacular Sunday October 22nd at the Ridgefield Playhouse
Jay Michaels interviews Vanessa Williams ahead of her show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on November 4th. For tickets and more visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/vanessa-williams/
Mike McGowan interviews Uncle Kracker ahead of this show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on October 12th. For tickets and info visit: https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/uncle-kracker/
Mike McGowan interviews Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee and bassist for Heart By Heart Steve Fossen about the bands upcoming concert on October 5th at The Palace Theatre in Stamford
Mike McGowan interviews Todd Rundgren ahead of his performance tonight at the Ridgefield Playhouse. There are still some great seats available at RidgefieldPlayhouse.org
Mike McGowan interviews Astro from UB40 ahead of their show tonight at the Ridgefield Playhouse. Go to ridgefieldplayhouse.org for more
Andy Madison interviews Ann Wilson from Heart ahead of her show Tuesday August 22nd at the Ridgefield Playhouse. For tickets visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org
Jay Michaels discusses information about the WEBE1-0-80'S Retro Summer Concert with Jim Bozzi from Live Nation. Tickets on sale for $10 all this weekend at Oakdale.com
WEBE108's Andy Madison interviews Robert Lamm from the band Chicago ahead of their show on August 6th at the Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford
Andy Madison interviews Howard Jones from the upcoming 80s Retro Concert at the Oakdale Theatre on August 12th. Listen as they talk about the tour, Howards love of technology, and what he pulls his musical inspiration from.
Glen Phillips from Toad the Wet Sprocket talks to Mike McGowan ahead of their show at the Ridgefield Playhouse on July 20th!!
Mike McGowan interviews Jakob Dylan, lead singer of the Wallflowers, ahead of their show at the Ridgefield Playhouse Thursday June 29th! Go to https://ridgefieldplayhouse.org/events/the-wallflowers/ for tickets!!
School is wrapping up for a lot of kids this time of year and it can be an emotional time for parents & the students. One dad in Seattle interviewed his daughter on every first day of school between the grades 1st & 12th. It's a very beautiful display of love between the parent & child!
Don Trella, Director of Employee and Guest Services, and Cody Chapman, PR Manager at Mohegan Sun stopped in our studio today!Listen to find out more about this year's Hot Summer of Fun, Worth the Wait Weekends, and the New England Food Truck Festival, all at Mohegan Sun!
Marissa Satiro is a teen from Montville, CT who has been suffering from cancer for awhile. Most recently, her family received devastating news about her battle and they created a bucket list for Marissa. On top of her list is to meet her idol, Justin Bieber. Jay & Beth are trying to spread the word for Marissa!
Tyler Henry, star of the E! show, Hollywood Medium, chats with Beth Foster of the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show about his upcoming Ridgefield Playhouse show June 25th, which celebrity guests he was starstruck about, and predicting Alan Thicke's premature passing.
The worst thing that could happen on the way to your wedding reception? Your wedding party bus catches on fire! It happened to Maria and Justin, but luckily the West Avon Volunteer Fire Dept. swooped in and saved the day!
High school seniors Mariel & Vivek are from Stamford and received scholarships from the Stamford Board of Realtors for college. Mariel is staying local and going to Yale. Vivek is headed to PENN! Jay & Beth ask the ivy leaguers about their year ahead and how they got into such prestigious schools!
High school seniors Mariel & Vivek are from Stamford and received scholarships from the Stamford Board of Realtors for college. Mariel is staying local and going to Yale. Vivek is headed to PENN! Jay & Beth ask the ivy leaguers about their year ahead and how they got into such prestigious schools! Also- Mariel does the traffic report for the first time ever in her life!
Cher has confirmed that a Broadway musical all about her life will be debuting in 2018. Jay & Beth talk about what they're most looking forward to and who's directing the show!
Tony Reno interviews Wayne Miller from The Platters ahead of the Oldies Night to Remember show this Saturday (June 10th) at the Bushnell in Hartford. Get half priced tickets to the show at http://www.sweetdealscumulus.com/deal/southernconnecticut/bushnell-theater-an-oldies-night-to-remember-1
What's the secret to getting to an Ivy League school!? Papa John's Pizza! Jay & Beth talk about High School senior Carolina Williams' admission essay all about pizza & how she even got a special video message from the one and only, Papa John!
June 6th is National Drive-In Movie Day because on this day, the first Drive-In movie theater opened in 1955 in New Jersey. Jay & Beth talk about the 3 Connecticut Drive-Ins you can go to !
Ariana Grande returned to Manchester a couple weeks after the awful terrorist attacks at her Manchester concert. Joined by Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell & more, the concert raised $2.6 million. Jay & Beth discuss the best moments from the show.
Connecticut's own American Idol Nick Fradiani is performing at the Ridgefield Playhouse to kick off Memorial Day Weekend! Nick chatted with the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show all about his new summer EP album, American Idol's reboot and whether or not he would be an Idol Judge!
Wilton High School senior Jackson did an on-air "promposal" for his girlfriend Elizabeth with Jay & Beth, the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show! Elizabeth calls Jay & Beth to let WEBELand know her answer!
Wilton High School senior Jackson reached out to Jay & Beth, the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show, for a special on-air "promposal" for his girlfriend Elizabeth. Listen to the promposal here!
George from Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE108 studios to do on air psychic readings with Jay & Beth! George talks to Ruth!
George from Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE108 studios to do on air psychic readings with Jay & Beth! George talks to Melissa from Bridgeport!
George from Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE108 studios to do on air psychic readings with Jay & Beth! George talks to Jackie from Trumbull!
George from Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE108 studios to chat with Jay & Beth and do on air psychic readings! George first lets Jay & Beth know that everyone has the ability to be intuitive!
Lola had SUCH a good time on her date with Evan- she thinks it went really well- they laughed the whole time and Evan is "very handsome". Evan hasn't asked Lola out again, saying he is "too busy" but Lola has seen him on social media going out with friends and other girls. Lola needs Jay & Beth to find out the truth!
Mike McGowan interviews Dean Sams of Lonestar ahead of their show at the Wall Street Theater in Norwalk
What would you tell your dog if you knew he or she could understand you!? Beth Foster asked some dog owners at this past weekend's Westport Dog Festival in Winslow Park. Listen and find out! The answers will make you smile!
Nicole has called Jay & Beth for a 2nd Date Update. She was set up on a date with a guy named Harry by their mutual friends. Harry hasn't called Nicole since the date and he also told their mutual friends, "it's not going to work out with Nicole". Jay & Beth find out why through a 2nd Date Update!
According to a recent study from the website, WalletHub, Connecticut is NOT one of the most fun states in America! Jay & Beth disagree and talk about what states are the most fun, which may surprise you!
Theo met a woman named Kristin through online dating and took her out to dinner. He really likes Kristin and wants to see her again, but Theo wants Jay & Beth to call her first for a 2nd Date Update. Will Kristin say yes to a 2nd date?
It's the last weekend of April, can you believe it!? Jay & Beth talk all about the wonderful events going on this weekend in CT & beyond! If you love bacon, beer, your pet, carnivals, or Broadway, we got something for you!
Paul Shaffer is performing at the Ridgefield Playhouse on May 6th and he sat down to talk with WEBE108's Mike McGowan about the show and Paul's amazing career.
Jacinda & Benny are high school sweethearts and they recently reconnected at their 20th high school reunion. They went out on a date and Jacinda realized Benny could be "the one" for sure. The problem is...Benny hasn't called her in 2 weeks! Jacinda asks Jay & Beth to call Benny and figure out what's going on through a 2nd Date Update!
Raya is a yoga instructor and last week one of her students, Dustin, asked her out. Raya thought it was a great idea to bring Dustin to an Earth Day event for their date, but Dustin left in the middle of the date & didn't say goodbye! Raya wants Jay & Beth to make sure he is OKAY through a 2nd Date Update.
The late, great Prince passed away one year ago today. Jay & Beth talk about some of Prince's best moments and the status of his new music releases.
It's Earth Day tomorrow and it will be a nice spring weekend, so Jay & Beth have some awesome weekend ideas for you all about Mother Nature & having fun!
Michelle really thinks Samuel is the "perfect catch". They met through online dating and had dinner 2 weeks ago. Michelle doesn't want to make the next move but Samuel also hasn't asked her out again- Jay & Beth find out if a 2nd date is possible through a 2nd Date Update!
The Fairfield County Children's Choir consists of an impressive 300 kids from CT & the Tri-State Area ranging in ages between 4th & 12th grade! The choir is so impressive that Good Morning America found them through YouTube & filmed them for a digital segment!
There is a little bit of everything for everyone this Easter weekend and the weather is going to be great! Jay & Beth tell you all the fun things you can do during this spring holiday weekend!
Vinny took his gym crush Kaley on a 1st date to the New York Mets' opening day game and he paid for everything: food, tickets, parking, & transportation! Vinny hasn't seen or heard from Kaley since then & he's wondering if she wants to go out again. Jay & Beth find out with a 2nd Date Update!
According to TheDailyMeal.com's latest list of the best pizzas in America, CT does not take the top spot! Frank Pepe's had been on top for a couple years...until now! Jay & Beth tell you where CT is on the list and the new 1st place pizza winner (which isn't too far from CT!).
There is a musical based off the beloved TV show, FRIENDS, and it's coming to the Triad Theater in NYC next fall! The tickets go on sale in June and Jay & Beth are already planning on a WEBE field trip!
Ashlynn went out with her college classmate Kyle but now he's being strange to her in class & is ignoring her. Ashlynn calls Jay & Beth for a 2nd Date Update so they can find out why Kyle is being so mean to her.
Ted is love-struck over a woman he went out with 2 weeks ago. Ted brought Shannon to a really nice, fancy restaurant & isn't sure why she hasn't called him back. Ted really wants to take Shannon out again so Jay & Beth find out if it can happen through a 2nd date update!
Jay & Beth talk about the recent study of 2017's most stressed states from WalletHub and they were surprised where Connecticut landed on the list!
Congrats to Joan from Fairfield for knowing all the answers to the D'Addario Automotive Group WEBE108 Five Question Quiz! She takes home $958!
Cindy went out on a date with Eugene but now Eugene is mad at her & Cindy has no idea why! Eugene texted Cindy saying, "I AM SO MAD AT YOU", and then never explained why. Cindy enlists Jay & Beth to figure it out through a 2nd Date Update!
If you want to meet the cutest kids in Connecticut, look no further! Jay & Beth met Jada & Oliver during Kids Fest at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk and they talked all about their school activities as well as their favorite part of Kids Fest!
If you're thinking about what you're going to be doing this weekend, the 1st weekend of April, Jay & Beth have come up with some ideas for you, including our big WEBE 108 event: the Western Connecticut Health Network WEBE108 Kids Fest at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk!
Conrad took his date Joanne to see Beauty & the Beast and he had such an AMAZING time! Conrad is confused because Joanne hasn't called him back and who wouldn't LOVE a Beauty & the Beast date!? Jay & Beth call Joanne for a 2nd Date Update and figure out how much she loved the Beauty & the Beast date...
Jay & Beth found out people were eating oranges in their shower. It supposedly works as a health boost and the vitamin C enters into your body faster. The shower orange eaters also claim it's super refreshing! We tried the "Orange in the Shower" Challenge... Listen to hear our thoughts!
Rocky keeps striking out in her love life & she thinks there is a "curse" on her. She recently went out with a guy named Lawrence and thought Lawrence could be the one to break her curse, but it doesn't seem like Lawrence is into her. Rocky recruits Jay & Beth for a 2nd Date Update so she can get feedback about herself from Lawrence and possibly a 2nd date!
Sherry met a guy named Carter through Facebook and they were supposed to go out for drinks, but he didn't show up...and then he blocked her on Facebook, changed his phone number & hasn't contacted her since. Jay & Beth were able to find Carter's phone number so they're going to find out what happened through a 2nd Date Update
Trent went out on a date with Annabelle, a woman he met at his favorite coffee shop. Trent & Annabelle had the best time ever at dinner but now Annabelle is completely ghosting him- not answering any phone calls, Facebook messages, or text messages. Jay & Beth find out what Annabelle is thinking about Trent through a 2nd Date Update
Ace is an aspiring stand up comic who took the very brave step in asking his date Gianna, to attend his show. Unfortunately, Ace bombed his set & the rest of the date was super awkward. Ace wants Jay & Beth to call Gianna for a 2nd Date Update just to see if he has any chance with her.
Diego took Stephanie salsa dancing & she seemed annoyed by the end of the date. Now Diego can't get in touch with her - she even blocked him online afterwards! Diego just wants to make sure everything is okay and if he can apologize for whatever he did wrong.
Nina was appalled on her 1st date with Chandler when he showed up wearing his wedding ring! Nina confronted him about it and he confessed that he "just liked wearing it, despite being divorced". Nina doesn't think Chandler is actually divorced so she has Jay & Beth confront him during a 2nd Date Update!
Leo took Arley out for dinner & drinks on their first date and he paid for everything, so Leo is shocked that Arley doesn't want to go out with him again. Leo asks Jay & Beth to find out why Arley has declined a 2nd date.
Kellyanne is a huge fan of 2nd Date Update- she loves how it cuts out all the questions & confusion with dating. Kellyanne calls Jay & Beth about Julio- a guy she went out with from the school's Parent Teacher Association. Kellyanne is very ready for a relationship so Jay & Beth find out if Julio feels the same way.
Katrina went out for a date with her gym buddy Jerry & he ditched her in the middle of their date! Jerry isn't calling Katrina back and Katrina is worried. She at least wants to know if Jerry is OKAY... Jay & Beth call him for a 2nd date update
Farrah thinks she finally met a good guy who she can bring home to her mom but Ben rejected her for a 2nd date & Farrah doesn't know why! Jay & Beth call Ben for a 2nd date update and figure out if Farrah and Ben can work it out.
Martina went out for pizza with her grad school classmate Ray but Martina says the date ended on a "weird" note. Now Ray isn't being his normal self with her & Martina wants Jay & Beth to find out why!
Whether you want to see some live music, eat at some fantastic local restaurants, or take a trip into the city for a free photography workshop, Jay & Beth have many ideas as to how you should spend your Presidents Day Weekend! Enjoy!
Donny finally found a woman that he could connect with, through online dating. He took Roberta out to dinner a couple weeks ago but Roberta is now making up excuses every time he asks her out. Donny calls Jay & Beth to find out how Roberta really feels and if her excuses are valid...
Miss Connecticut Alyssa Taglia was in studio this morning with Jay & Beth to talk all about her road to success and what advice she would give to those who want to follow in the same footsteps. Also, find out what a typical day is like for Miss Connecticut and come see her this Sunday, February 19th at St. Joseph High School for the Miss Trumbull Pageant!
Jodi REALLY wants to go out for Valentine's Day tonight and is wondering if a guy she went out with last week, Allen, is interested. Jodi has enlisted Jay & Beth to call Allen for a 2nd Date Update and see if he is willing to be her Vday date!
Jeff brought Gail to a cooking class for a 1st date and he noticed that Gail was not having a good time. Jeff is a huge fan of 2nd date update so he decided to enlist Jay & Beth to call Gail and ask her what went wrong!
Jay & Beth are gearing up for this Sunday's BIG event! The Super Bowl! And what's one of the best things about the super bowl? The commercials! From Cindy Crawford drinking Pepsi, to the Budweiser frogs- Jay & Beth run down some of their favorite advertising moments!
Mickey wants to ask his crush Tara out again for a 2nd date but he wants Jay & Beth to call her first for a 2nd date update. Mickey wants to make sure Tara is interested before he makes the next move! Mickey said their first date was "super romantic".
Drew called Jay & Beth for a 2nd Date Update. He said he really hit off with a woman named Tiffany through online dating, but their first date was "weird". Nathan said something was "off with her". Jay & Beth find out why Tiffany was stand offish and if she'll give Nathan another date through a 2nd Date Update!
Judy calls Jay & Beth for a 2nd Date Update- she went out with her friend Brandon 2 weeks ago and he has been ignoring her calls & texts ever since. Judy wants to know why Brandon is ignoring her so Jay & Beth find out for her!
George the Astrologer/Clairvoyant of Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show and took calls from listeners about their own astrology sign! Listen to him chat with Marisa!
George the Astrologer/Clairvoyant of Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show and took calls from listeners about their own astrology sign! Listen to him chat with Helen!
George the Astrologer/Clairvoyant of Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show and took calls from listeners about their own astrology sign! Listen to him chat with Maggie
George the Astrologer/Clairvoyant of Clairvoyant Consultant in Westport stopped by the WEBE Wake Up Morning Show to chat about his astrological background as well as some themes for 2017!
Justin Timberlake had some fun in Jimmy Fallon's opening monologue, La La Land dominated everything, & Ryan Gosling made America fall deeper in love with him (didn't even think that was possible!). Jay & Beth give you the best moments from the 2017 Golden Globes!
Golden Globes are on Sunday and it marks the beginning of the exciting 2017 award season! A lot of great shows & movies are up for awards- Jay & Beth run down their predictions as well as who they are personally rooting for!
The WEBE Wake Up Morning Show got to talk everything Disney with Lindsay Penner, an ice skater who plays Elsa from Frozen in Disney on Ice: Dream Big. Find out what you can expect from the show and Lindsay's advice for young inspiring ice skaters. Disney On Ice: Dream Big is at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport all weekend long!
Eric is crushing hard on a woman he went out with named Leah. Every time Eric tries to contact her, Leah seems like she's giving him the "brush off". Turns out Leah doesn't want to date someone who lives in New Haven (she's from Stamford) because she can't stand driving on 95! Does Leah accept a 2nd date from Eric? Listen & find out
If your name is Stephanie, Jessica, or Amanda, you may be starting a family in 2017. How is this possible? With some simple math and arithmetic, the website Elite Daily has come up with the top 10 names of women most likely to get pregnant in 2017. Jay & Beth realize that the list has some eerie coincidences!
The holiday season is filled with nostalgia & tradition. Every family has their own way of celebrating so Jay & Beth decided to talk about their own annual family festivities! #Christmas #holidays #tradition
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story came out last week and was the #1 film at this weekend's Box Office. No surprise there- but Beth had a huge discussion with her friends over the weekend about Star Wars being an Xmas film. If it's a tradition to watch Star Wars with your family around the holidays, then is it a part of the holiday!? What do you think? Can Star Wars be considered a holiday classic?
It has been quite a year with a lot of ups and downs! Jay & Beth are ready to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome 2017 ASAP! But first, we have to talk about the best & worst moments of 2016, including the most shocking celebrity deaths and the one moment that redeemed the year!
Santa was hanging out at Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk this past weekend for Holiday Happenings! We were able to snag an interview with the busiest guy on the planet and he let us know how to get on his Nice List for lots of presents!
What are the best gifts of the season? Jay & Beth give you an idea with some strange, but AMAZING presents you can give to your loved ones! FaceTime with your dog, selfie marshmallows, electric zapping alarm clock & more!
Some stores are staying open on Thanksgiving...some are closed so their employees can stay home with their families. Jay & Beth discuss store closures and whether or not holiday shopping should exist or not! #Thanksgiving #shopping #blackfriday
Aly Raisman is coming to Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport for the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions. She will be joined by other Team USA gymnasts including Simone Biles. Listen to Aly talk about that emotional moment from Rio 2016, being a role model, & her going to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics. #AlyRaisman #olympics #kelloggsTour #gymnastics #teamusa