Episode 260
Small Talk - Biking, Big Bang, and Bizarre Regrets!
Small Talk - New Shows, Weird Regrets, and Biking Shenanigans! Get ready to dive into the wacky world of chit chat where we kick things off with the scoop on the new Big Bang Theory spin-off, "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe." Is it gonna be a hit or a big ol' flop? Who knows! Then we take a bizarre detour to discuss a lady who wrote a children's book about grief right after she was convicted of murdering her husband—talk about a plot twist! Plus, we’ve got some juicy research on lifelong regrets and the surprising health perks of gratitude and mindfulness. Oh, and don’t forget it's National Bike to Work Day—aka the day you might get honked at by cranky drivers! So buckle up (or, ya know, strap on that helmet) and let’s roll!
Takeaways:
- Did you hear about that new Big Bang Theory spin-off? It's called 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe'—sounds like my life!
- May 15 is National Bike to Work Day, aka 'Get Honked at by Angry Drivers Day'! Who's ready for some road rage?
- Researchers say the biggest lifelong regret is lost romance, so swipe right and avoid the heartbreak, folks!
- Katy Perry's performing at the World Cup opening—better pack up those earplugs for the halftime show with Madonna and BTS!
- A Missouri school has 12 sets of twins graduating—either they have a cloning lab or some wild family reunions!
- In a shocking twist, the U.S. Senate is skipping pay during shutdowns—guess they're living off bribes now, huh?
Transcript
Good morning.
Speaker A:It's Haystack time for small talk where I give you a few things to chit chat about with random folks.
Speaker A:Today.
Speaker A:There is a new Big Bang Theory spin off called Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.
Speaker A:It's going to premiere July 23rd on HBO Max.
Speaker A:The first season set for 10 episodes.
Speaker A:And who knows how that'll do.
Speaker A:The PGA Championship is underway.
Speaker A:Cury Richards was sentenced to life without parole.
Speaker A:Have you heard about this lady?
Speaker A:She was convicted of murdering her husband and then writing a children's book about grief afterwards.
Speaker A:At least it was an authentic book.
Speaker A:I'm sure she was grieving.
Speaker A:Oh my goodness.
Speaker A:Researchers say the most common lifelong regret among adults involves lost romance followed by unresolved family issues.
Speaker A:Researchers are saying that optimism exercises like gratitude, journaling and mindfulness may actually improve your heart health, your physical heart health, by a measurable amount.
Speaker A:A high school graduating class in Missouri includes 12 sets of twins, an unusually high ratio.
Speaker A:I wonder if that school is near a nuclear power plant or something.
Speaker A:It is National Bike to Work day on this 15th day of May.
Speaker A:It's also, of course, national get honked at by angry motorists while you bike to Work Day.
Speaker A:May 15.
Speaker A:Also national NASCAR Day.
Speaker A:Although there are some big changes coming to the sport of stock car racing.
Speaker A:With the price of gas, the upcoming Coca Cola 600 will now be the Coca Cola 60.
Speaker A:Speaking of burning rubber and the asphalt, it is also Asphalt Day.
Speaker A:Although don't blame anyone else if you decide not to celebrate today at your own asphalt.
Speaker A:The U.S. senate has voted unanimously to forego their paychecks during government shutdowns.
Speaker A:So during the next government shutdown, they'll have to get by on bribe money alone, I guess.
Speaker A:And Katy Perry is set to perform at the World cup opening ceremony.
Speaker A:World cup opening ceremony.
Speaker A:And then the halftime show for the finale is expected to feature Madonna, BTS and Shakira.
Speaker A:There are a lot of people who are complaining about the cost of World cup tickets, and I've got more on that coming up in about an hour.
