Morning Mayhem

Momma Returns, Jewel Thiefs, Sinking Ships, Football Over Ansona, Soccer and VBall NVL Semis, Zainc's Sportsmanship

WED 10-22Parent-Teacher Conferences start tonight, Powerpuff on Thursday, plenty of events coming up for Spirit Week.Thank you bus drivers for all they do, especially those that drop you off at 7AM and then again @9PM at night. Those are some long days.AI is getting a hold on how you search. Darien CT gets a new flag. And Woodland Volleyball beats Holy Cross in five sets.We're back on Monday!

Tomlin and Amato reminisce about the old radio days of Woodland Regional broadcasts, which leads them to ponder where all their old photos have gone.Looks like news broadcasts are about to change--AI has taken over the role of news caster which led the crew to believe they could all be replaced with AI, and probably for the better.Decker stumped the guys with the Mercy mascot, and sports were quiet for Monday but get ramped up for Tuesday.

Getting a late start because of road work in his neighborhood, Amato laments the inconvenience, but notes that he wanted the roads repaired so you can't have it both ways. But he did miss the memo on Suit Jacket Monday.Tomlin finds that there's a hyper realistic AI-controlled humanoid robot coming for our jobs and probably can do it better than us.Decker had a few sports updates, but Amato and Tomlin were able to help out. And only the Packers were successful for those who are keeping score.

With Decker and Tomlin on hiatus this morning, Dana Mulligan guest hosted on the sports desk, in a reprisal of the very first "rebooted" Morning Mayhem show from February 1, 2021.Want to keep pesky rodents from snacking on your porch pumpkins--vinegar to the rescue. ESPN can't broadcast from overseas UConn Womens Basketball opener due to the shutdown, may have to head stateside for that.Girls Soccer gets a rematch against Holy Cross, Girls Swim ekes out a win, and Volleyball take St. Paul in three.

Amato smells. Well, he smelled a skunk on the drive in to work, then began reminiscing about missing skunks (I don't know, I just write the cutlines for the episode). Tomlin finds a bunch of stories about ancient artifacts and dead bodies and Decker notes that post season play is here. The girls cross country team landed 3rd overall in the NVL with Leah Zainc finishing in 1st place, and the boys came in at 7th. Boys soccer missed post season by one match with their loss to Oxford.

It was National "I Love Lucy" Day, a testament to pure comedy that stands the test of time--funny is just funny. Daylight savings time could affect the twilight hours of Halloween, but won't, because it is after Halloween. Boys soccer inches closer to a playoff berth, and girls soccer celebrates the seniors.

Amato realizes that rain means grass grows, team determines whether bathing is worth it, and the Yellowjacket Volleyball Invitational Tournament champs stop by!

Well, hell hath frozen over as the weather reacted to the Giants win. Tomlin explores the discovery of the Ichthyosaurus "sword dragon" which was not a dinosaur but morphed into a mammal. Decker notes the Woodland Volleyball regular season sweep, which hasn't happened often in 20 years. And we learn that the Lewis Mills mascot is not the Sword Dragons.

Woodland has wide parking spaces and offer easy parking access. Amato tries to get 10-9 to be something fetch. Tomlin updates a new flag for Boca Raton which Miami Vice colorsNot too many sports for Thursday, but Decker laments the Giants game for tonight against the Eagles.

When is the last time you jumped into a giant leaf pile? Looks like that time is here again! Renayldo just made a billion dollars. And Woodland Cross Country keeps outpacing the field.

A Tuesday vibing like a Thursday, velcro shoes and Crocs. A saint is on display, AirBus overtakes Boeing, and China dives under the Artic Shelf. Today's mascot challenge: Newtown WarHawks (not Night Eagles).TIMER TEAM CAPTAINS: Blake Polaski, Arthur Schultz, Dawson Jack

Decker realizes that Columbus Day is still a week away, experts reassess how quickly AI will take over the world and Woodland sports is showing strength in the NVL.Sports team mascot count: 15:10 (wins/losses)

DONUT DAY!!! Get ready for club fair! and more frozen screens, new flag update, and Red Sox lose.Full slate of sports for today.

Amato forgot his watch and of course that has to be discussed. Do you wear a watch? Smart one or fashionable?It's getting colder--bundle up.Half days now serve lunch. Get that during any study hall or right after the last bell!Jane Goodall has died, Thomas Pinchon releases a new book.Soccer Teams win and Red Sox lose.

Even with the slight tech glitches, the show must go on. I mean, it really doesn't, but we did anyway.Never knew what "rabbit, rabbit" was? That is answered today. How was your long car trips? I can't even explain the fondue and glacier touching segment.Woodland continues to dominate in sports, and the Red Sox pulled off an incredible "didn't-see-that-coming" win.

Too many apps, too few cameras. Hopefully we get this fixed for tomorrow. And what is up with the 6-7 phenomenon? New state law requires lunch served on half days, while NASA plans for a village on the moon. And if you are in the North East, you probably have picked a side in the Red Sox-Yankee Wild Card game.

iPhone has released the new iPhone 17 in a Pumpkin Spice flavored model with a new and improved selfie camera, AI gets into art, and Starfleet Command is planning on launching it's first "real" space aircraft carrier.

It's Fri'yay!! After a long week, the crew muses about all things techno and dorky, like prices of streaming services and lowering internet provider bills. Powerful stuff. And if you are interested in sponsoring the show, let us know! themorningmayhem.show@gmail.comAlso, Vancouver has some great flag choices for their city: https://flagchronicle.com/2025/09/25/six-designs-advance-in-vancouver-competition/Good luck to the Hawks in sporting action tonight, especially the football team looking to defend the Pinho trophy!

It's raining after a good, warm run in September. How do you prefer your apple pie topped: crust, lattice, crumble, cheese, ice cream?WRSG joins other schools in a senate session at the old capital building in Hartford.And who will the new James Bond be?

With alarms blaring and fire trucks approaching, the MMS crew took the show on the road #remotegoals. Live and uninterrupted, continuing their continuous school day show streak spanning three years.And even more impressive, the dance team captains--Julia Galasso, Payton Geary, and Genevieve Bandanza-- managed to find the show by walking around the building. Thank you to the dance team!#showmustgoon

The Woodland custodial staff does a great job keeping the hallway floors clean, but wouldn't it be even more helpful if the Stop and Shop robot mascot, Marty, pulled a shift late at night too. And speaking of mascots, the Morning Mayhem Show is looking for a mascot as well. And a flag design. Cheer Captains: Abby BeecherAva ArtesGigi OrzechowskiNatalie Strachan

Amato couldn't find his favorite bacon-on-a-stick vendor, but did find New England Craft Co, a local woodshop that makes personalized wood crafts. Decker finds all the nominees for the Toy Awards:BattleshipCatanConnect FourCornholeFurbyScooterSlimeSnowSpirographStar Wars Light SaberTickle Me ElmoTrivial PursuitTomlin updates the group on BoatyMcBoatFace, the crowd source name for a British marine research vehicle.And Blake Polaski, Esports captain, welcomes anyone with time after school and a ride home to join the WRHS Esports team.

Amato can only muster up a yogurt for National Love Your Lunch Day, Tomlin notes that Starbuck's is going to "innovate" again which means higher prices, and Decker finds another team with the mascot of Highlander.GUEST: Collette Hammond, WRHS Book Club President, shares her excitement for getting the new book club underway this year with a first meeting during advisory on Sept 23rd. Read a book, Bring a Friend, Share an Experience.

You gotta love the craziness of New England weather, especially in the fall season with leaves changing and harvest festivals just loading up every weekend. AND IT'S PICTURE DAY (which doesn't do well for radio, but you get the idea). And in vexology news: Seba Beach, Alberta gets a new flag.https://www.sebabeach.ca/

Amato's morning routine has affected his lunch time sustenance, Constitution Day trivia, and DaVinci's To-Do List. Girls Swim Captains: Colby Sizer, Eva Lynn, Kallee Howley

Amato jumps from topic to topic with reckless abandon, backpacks are the new lockers, and football captains Mark Poulin, Norman Cook, Erik Pulkkinen, Nico Scampolino, Jack Brunetti

Baseball's pitch timer has Amato back watching baseball, the Emmy's used a new method to limit speeches, we determine if we can submit one of our shows for awards, and what's the industry standard for pizza slices on a large pizza?

Boys Soccer Captains: Luke Borajkiewicz, Mason Mendez, Ethan Borajkiewicz

On this date in history we remember where we were when the planes hit the towers, a debate about phone home screen app placement, more vexology, and GIRLS SOCCER CAPTAINS: Giuliana Celotto, Vittoria Gasparri, Ava Napiello, Avery DiGiovanna

Flannel Sheets (when is the right time to switch), more flags (there's always time to learn about vexology), and Cross Country Captains Leah and Logan Mack.

Getting to school on time is a like threading the traffic needle--five minutes early, good. Five minutes later, dead stop traffic. 10 minutes after that, good. Five minutes later, dead stop. And Volleyball Captains Nora Nemec and Hannah Mishler preview the upcoming season and highlight their team.

Do you you use the snooze button? Or are you a go-getter right form the first alarm? Interesting start to the new NFL season and we continue our serach for the most interesting flags.

It felt a whole lot like a Friday with trying to figure out the best fast food app, deciding where we should take the show on the road, and vexology controversy in Kazakhstan.

Getting ready for a year of school changes as ou get older, and yet, sill seems to stay the same when it comes to cool school supplies.Ryan Kinne discusses his second first season as soccer coach.

Not sure what teens are doing for side hustle these days, but it sure ain't the ol' paper route bike delivery. And Assistant Soccer Coach, Jillian Jackman lets us know where the team stands for the beginning of the season.NOTE: Video did not start until 1:45 into the show. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Ever wonder how school schedules get made? Or how to change the one you currently have? Well, some of those questions get answered today.

What makes up breakfast nowadays? And Massachusetts closes in on choosing a new flag. Micah Parsons heads to Green Bay much to Tomlin's delight.

The new Region16 1/4 zip is a great back to school addition. And Massachusetts is changing its flag.

I mean you knew it was coming eventually, and now it's here-Taylor and Travis sitting in a tree--you know the rest.

Second day is about to get started. Startling delivery beginning to the morning.

New year, new crew! Well, more accurately, new year, 33% new crew, with Tomlin and Amato returning and the addition of Decker on the sports desk. #welcome back

Ilyce Cronk calls in to give an update for War in the Woods, the annual pre-Thanksgiving game football game versus Seymour. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

Decker kicks off another year of Clash of the Classes with members of the following advisories: Acabbo - Ambrose - Sam Rubano Allegrini - Logan Mack Portelance --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

WRSG President updates us on all things Woodland.

WRHS Principal Kurt Ogren gives the opening State of the School address for 2024-2025. Lots to talk about with new classes and new grasses (well, more accurately, new turf). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

Dance Captains--Genevieve Bandanza, Anna Duffany, Payton Geary--update Woodland on the start of their season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

The Inaugural Season of the Venerable MMFF or what is commonly called Morning Mayhem Fantasy Football, an 8-team league where each owner selects 3 NFL teams to win that week. Total wins, # fo 3-win weeks, average, median, and then previous week points differential determines the winner over the next 18 weeks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

Volleyball Captains, Lindsay Koliani and Ava Bianchini, are ready for the upcoming season and that season looks promising. Find them on Instagram @woodlandhawksvolleyball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

WRHS Football captains (Will Brooks, Bret Lato, Christian Morales, Mark Poulin, and Josh Stepputtis) give us a preview of the upcoming 2024 season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support

Just an overall meandering conversation that started with the nuclear disarmament and ended up with Momma Manning descending from the ceiling at a national political convention. You know, meandering. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morning-mayhem/support