Episode 442

Drop-Off Day = Wine O'Clock (Confetti & Games Included)

Published on: 13th August, 2026

Kids are back in school and I’m celebrating loud — parents, rejoice: I invented the Parents Back-to-School Kit. It’s got everything you need to mark the quiet: bottle of wine, confetti, party games, and yes, another bottle of wine. When the kids were home all I wanted was the whining to stop, and now? I want more wine. We did the parenting, now it’s time for partying — grab your imaginary kit and toast to the sweet sound of silence. Trust me, this is the kind of back-to-school supply list adults actually care about.

Takeaways:

  • I celebrate back-to-school season by joking that parents are secretly throwing tiny victory parties once kids leave the house.
  • We pitched the Parents' Back-to-School Kit live: confetti, party games, and yes, multiple bottles of wine for the win.
  • I riff about how summer whining magically converts into a refined craving for more wine and quiet time.
  • We keep it short and silly — a punchy bit all about parental relief when the school bell finally rings.
  • I tease that once you've done your parenting for the morning, it's officially party o'clock — bring the bubbly.
Transcript
Speaker A:

Good morning.

Speaker A:

It's Haystack.

Speaker A:

And all across northwest Arkansas, the little one's back in school.

Speaker A:

And all across northwest Arkansas, parents are rejoicing.

Speaker A:

And if you're excited about back to school, Mom, Dad, I've got the perfect thing for you.

Speaker A:

Bye,.

Speaker B:

Mom.

Speaker B:

Have a good first day at school.

Speaker B:

I'll miss you.

Speaker A:

Summer is over, and your beloved children are gone.

Speaker A:

Now what are you going to do?

Speaker A:

You need the parents back to school kit,.

Speaker B:

Because it's time to part.

Speaker B:

Every.

Speaker A:

Parent's back to school kit comes complete with a bottle of wine, confetti, a bottle of wine, party games, and another bottle of wine.

Speaker B:

When they were home, all I wanted was for the whining to stop.

Speaker B:

Now I want more wine.

Speaker B:

The parents.

Speaker A:

Back to school kit, You've done your parenting.

Speaker A:

Now it's time for partying.

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Haysnacks
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Enjoy Haysnacks, the bite-sized comedy podcast from Northwest Arkansas’s own Haystack—morning radio’s master of mischief on 106.5 KBVA and 96.7 The Bull. Each episode packs in the best moments from Haystack’s daily shows, including fan-favorite highlights, his legendary “morning six pack” top 6 lists, and the hilarious weekly phone call with his super-redneck pal, Alabama Bama. Don’t miss the Saturday “Leftovers” episode, where Haystack serves up the jokes and bits that didn’t make it on air (due to time, or because they were too weird or wild). Designed for busy listeners, Haysnacks delivers quick, snackable laughs whenever you need them—perfect for your commute, coffee break, or anytime you want a dose of fun.

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