Morning Mayhem

Welcome to Woodland, where the morning fog is described as "pea soup," because apparently, we all agree fog is famously thick and green and delicious.If you aren't busy debating the etymology of "Bob's your uncle," you're likely checking if your Chromebook still has all its keys so you can survive the online SATs. It's also "Be Kind Week," so try to find someone to compliment, assuming you can find something nice to say.In the wider world, we're dumping 400 million oil barrels to lower gas prices, while NASA hunts for moon ice to fuel our escape from Earth.The pinnacle of innovation is "Moltbook," a social network where AI bots like Siri and Gemini can finally gather to talk smack about their users' inability to do simple math. Ironically, new AI weather models use 21 times less energy to deliver the same mediocre accuracy we've come to expect.On the flag front, Arkansas is considering AI-generated designs that are, predictably, "no bueno". Finally, the boys basketball team faces the Griswold Wolverines—whose mascot is named "The Grizz"—is the round of eight at home. As for mascot names, we search for the etymology of "Harry the Hawk".

Good morning, Woodland. This is your captain from the flight deck on this Wednesday, March 11th. We're enjoying a smooth 75 degrees today, but as any seasoned navigator knows, New England weather is a box of chocolates; expect a 40-degree drop by Friday.Our flight path includes Kindness Week and Pi Day celebrations, featuring a fundraiser to "pie" the faculty this Friday the 13th. For our juniors, maintain your course; an SAT score of 530 or higher provides a clear descent past math final exams.On the global horizon, we're tracking major shifts: the UK is phasing out hereditary peers, while Algeria is formalizing legal responsibility for its colonial pastWe're also monitoring tech-sector turbulence, ranging from AI procurement errors in Newfoundland to state debates over data center costs and the potential consciousness of new AI models.In sports, our swim team safely landed a sixth-place finish in states. Meanwhile, Team USA faces heavy headwinds in the World Baseball Classic after a historic upset by ItalyCharge your gear, stay sharp, and prepare for arrival. It's a privilege to have you on board.

On Tuesday, March 10th, Woodland Regional High School hosts Amato, Tomlin, and Decker returned to the air following Amato's "under the weatherness".The broadcast highlighted the transition to Daylight Savings Time and a volatile weather forecast, predicting a drop from 70° today to potential snow by Thursday.School announcements featured "Be Kind Week" events, including today's friendship bracelet party and an upcoming therapy dog visit.Global news reports discussed a proposed Connecticut bill regulating grocery self-checkouts, Australia's new age verification laws for social media, and rising oil prices In sports, Woodland's boys basketball defeated Watertown 80-53, and the UConn women celebrated their 24th Big East Championship. Additionally, the Miami Dolphins made headlines for incurring nearly $93 million in "dead cap" money The show concluded with trivia, identifying Hamden High School's mascot as the Green Dragons.

GOOD MORNING, WOODLAND! It's Friday, March 6th, and the Morning Mayhem is officially taking over! Buckle up for an early dismissal day—blocks are just 55 minutes, so get to class fast and grab your lunch at 11:10!Get ready for Dyna-Mic Night on March 12th featuring original songs and pop culture scenes—like Superbad—reimagined in Shakespearean lingo! Don't forget the book-themed door decorating contest and the Paint and a Snack event for Women's History Month on March 24th! Attention juniors: score a 530+ on your math SAT and you're exempt from your finals!In global news, extinct marsupials have been rediscovered in Australia, and China is launching $1,400 humanoid robots to handle your chores! Meanwhile, Nepal sees historic elections following youth-led revolts!To the sports desk: Good luck to our swimmers at state trials tonight! Girls basketball battles rival Naugatuck tomorrow, and the boys host their tournament game Monday! Finally, congrats to the trivia masters—the Maloney Spartans are indeed green! Charge those Chromebooks, follow us on Spotify, and stay wild, Woodland!

On this Thursday, March 5, 2026, Woodland Regional High School's morning broadcast overcame early technical hurdles to deliver a comprehensive report on student excellence.The primary focus remains the upcoming 2026 CASC State Convention at Norwich Free Academy. Woodland's student leaders are poised for significant recognition: Kassie Bailey is a finalist for the Student Leadership Award, while Amari is nominated for the Unsung Hero Award. Furthermore, the school's student government—already a state-level Platinum Council of Excellence—is competing for the association's presidency and the "Top Project" honor. The convention promises a rigorous day of leadership workshops and a service project dedicated to pollinator awareness.In athletics, the community celebrates a historic milestone as the boys' basketball team secured its first-ever NVL championship. Success also extends to the swim and dive team, dance, cheer, and wrestling programs. Finally, the cultural desk highlighted the anticipated March 21st return of K-pop icons BTS on Netflix Live following their military service.Whether through legislative simulation, competitive sports, or environmental stewardship, Woodland Regional continues to demonstrate a steadfast commitment to innovation and leadership.

Step-touch, Woodland! It's Tuesday, March 3rd, and we are burning calories and spreading cheer! First, fuel those muscles for National Pancake Day! Whether you're Team Dutch Baby or Team Waffle, don't forget the secret ingredient for the best scratch pancakes: love and orange juice!Keep those knees high for school news! Get caught reading for a chance at an Amazon gift card, and prep your acts for the Dynamite talent showcase on March 12th! Reach for the rafters like our NVL Champion boys basketball team—they're the #1 seed heading into the state tournament!Pivot to the news desk! We're monitoring Middle East tensions and dodging AI deep fake voice calls, but stay positive because archaeologists just found a 500-year-old castle in Belgium!Don't stop now! We have an April pep rally featuring inflatable racers to look forward to! Wrap it up by charging those Chromebooks and grabbing free pancakes at IHOP! High energy, Hawks! You're doing great!

Good Morning. In our lead story, Dr. Mulligan is making waves with a new morning ritual, ditching traditional tea for the mushroom coffee trend. It is currently an A day at Woodland, and while March has arrived like a "cold lion," the Hawks' momentum shows no signs of cooling down.In global headlines, a facility fire in the Middle East caused brief disruptions to Amazon Web Services, though regional impact remains minimal. Back on campus, students are kicking off National Read Across America Week and preparing for the Dynamic Night showcase on March 12. For those looking ahead to formal season, the "ultimate prom playlist" has been crowned, with ABBA's "Dancing Queen" taking the top spot.And our feature story, Woodland Regional celebrates a historic weekend as the Boys Basketball team secures their first-ever undefeated season and NVL Championship. James Scampalino reached a noble milestone of 1,000 career points, while Ian Pringle took home Tournament MVP honors. Other athletic triumphs include a first-place finish for Cheer and a runner-up spot for the Dance team.Stay classy, Woodland.

Rise and shine, Woodland! It's a spectacular Friday, and we're celebrating a major milestone—our 101st show! Watch out on the sports court, folks; host Amato is rocking spiffy new glasses after his old ones shattered during a high-stakes match against Mark Whitney!As we sail toward March, remember: shoveling is a serious investment. Stick to those metal-edged shovels—avoid those "kooky" ergonomic handles—and make sure to clear a 10x10 grass patch so the "dog-father's" pups can do their business! In world news, teens in Argentina are identifying as animals, while AI is getting a bit too "nuke-happy" in war games—yikes! Plus, a massive media merger is brewing as Paramount overtakes Netflix for Warner Brothers.Our undefeated basketball team hits the semifinals tonight, and the Champions League draw is serving up some "peak dad" soccer viewing! Don't miss the "Dynamic" media showcase on March 12th or the upcoming door decorating contest! Charge those Chromebooks, stay vibrant, and we'll see you back on the airwaves Monday!

Good morning! It's a “Monday-ish” Thursday after the recent “Snowmageddon”. Despite technical glitches and power resets, the show is live on YouTube. Shout out to the custodial crew for clearing those immaculate walkways!Today features a shortened schedule for parent night; grab lunch at 11:10 AM and catch the volleyball vs. football game at 11:50 AM. In world news, look west this Saturday for a rare six-planet parade. Also, OpenAI is banning scam accounts, and new eye drops may soon replace reading glasses.In sports, UConn men made history by crushing St. John's 72-40. High school NVL tournaments resume tomorrow after snow delays, and the NFL Combine is currently underway. Don't forget to charge your Chromebooks and stay safe!

Wake up, Woodland! Join Tomlin, Decker, and Amato for Morning Mayhem—the morning broadcast designed for both the carpool and the classroom.Students: Get the inside scoop on the A-day schedule, the latest puzzle challenges, and how to snag the best swag at the upcoming College Fair. Plus, see if you can beat the hosts at mascot trivia.Parents: Stay weather-ready with our real-time snow updates and never miss a beat on half-days or parent-teacher meetings. From the latest Lady Hawks basketball victories to relatable banter about the "Home Depot husband" and slow gas pumps, it's the perfect mix of essential info and, well, frankly, other stuff.Whether you're reminded to charge your Chromebook or learning about the future of universal vaccines, we're taking over Woodland Regional every morning at 7 a.m.

Rise and shine, Woodland! It's Thursday, February 19th, and your favorite trio—Amato, Tomlin, and Decker—is back with the high-quality "dulcet sounds" you crave now that those pesky audio issues are fixed.In the local groove, big props to Colby Marsan, our new NVL wrestling champ! And don't miss the boys' basketball squad; they've grabbed the #1 seed in what's becoming a historic season. Feeling hungry? Grab some pizza at Antonio's for the girls' basketball fundraiser.Over at the news desk, Tomlin's digging up the past! They found a 400-year-old Swedish shipwreck and a hidden cannon in England. Plus, Skokie, Illinois is getting a groovy flag makeover, and the sitcom Scrubs is finally making a comeback.Tech-heads, Microsoft's got glass data storage that lasts 10,000 years. And for the trivia buffs, the Jonathan Law mascot is "The Law".Keep those Chromebooks charged and stay classy, Woodland. We're knocking down the door every morning at 7:00! Peace and love

Good morning, Woodland! Jumping into the action this February 18th, and even though we're on the backup camera because of a missing computer, we are ready to roll!The headline of the day: the Woodland Dance Team has officially been crowned the 2026 NVL champions! We're also celebrating our top scholars, Valedictorian Genevieve Bandanza and Salutatorian Emma Bunk. Over in sports, the boys' basketball team just capped off an undefeated regular season, while the girls secured a thrilling win over St. Paul to land their spot in the state tournament.In wilder news, Netflix is developing a Scooby-Doo origin series, and a UPS driver in Branford was actually chased by aggressive turkeys! Looking forward, don't miss the Future Educators meeting on Feb 20th or the Volleyball vs. Football showdown on Feb 26th. Brace yourselves for a fast-moving storm this Friday that could bring anything from sleet to the "apocalypse". We started late, but we're finishing strong—see you tomorrow, Woodland!

The Woodland morning crew navigated a Thursday "squall" of technical chaos that would make a NASA engineer sweat. Kicking things off --audio was completely garbled, a moment Tomlin affectionately dubbed "riveting radio". Despite the silence, Decker insisted his unrecorded segments were "gold," lamenting that listeners missed his most "witty" material while he essentially performed for no one.The absurdity peaked when Tomlin reported that NASA astronauts would soon be allowed to "phub"—or phone snub—their colleagues while in orbit. This sparked immediate envy in the studio; the hosts were baffled that astronauts could potentially stream Ted Lasso while orbiting the moon, yet they couldn't even get reliable on WiFi Earth.Whether discussing the "European Cup" of Catholic priest soccer or the perils of "Anti-Valentine's Day" breakup movies, the crew remained undeterred by their malfunctioning equipment. They closed the show with plans to take their "Morning Mayhem" on the road to the middle school, hopefully finding a place where the microphones—and the internet—actually worked.

The local airwaves sizzled this morning as the "Morning Mayhem" crew took listeners on a wild ride through color theory and international headlines.In a segment that felt like a "Deep Thoughts" revival, host Amato sparked a hilarious debate over the true identity of a grape. While grapes are technically green or red, the team pondered why "grape-colored" jelly is always purple—specifically "Grimace purple". They even explored the etymology of "orange," noting that the fruit actually named the color.The conversation turned nostalgic when discussing the death of Saturday morning cartoons, replaced by kids staring at tablets waiting for parental locks to click. Meanwhile, Tomlin's news desk delivered global gems, from Somalia's first modern bowling alley to the high cost of Maine potentially changing its state flag.Sports guru Decker rounded out the hour, celebrating the Woodland boys' basketball victory over Ansonia. With an undefeated showdown against North Haven on the horizon, the energy is electric. The hosts' final advice? Go see what color your grapes are and stay tuned for more Woodland updates

Rise and shine, Woodland! It's Monday, February 9th, and we are coming at you live after a wild Super Bowl weekend. First off, grab your shovels because we've had three straight weekends of snow, and the forecast says more is on the way. We might see a "heat wave" of 38 degrees this Wednesday, but don't get too comfortable—it's freezing right back up.In school news, it's a shortened "ABAB week" with no school this Friday for "Valentine break". Make sure to return those overdue library books and get ready for the big Volleyball vs. Football game on February 26th. Over at the news desk, things are getting weird with red street lights in Denmark and reports of Russian cyborg spy pigeons. We even have ancient history news with a 2,200-year-old elephant bone found in Spain.In sports, the Seahawks took the Super Bowl 29-13, and our own boys' basketball team is looking for a big win against Ansonia today after crushing Derby. Finally, BTS fans, get your wallets ready for the new "Army Bomb" light stick. Stay warm, charge those Chromebooks, and have a great morning

The Woodland morning crew ushered in Friday, February 6th, with a spirited debate over whether the weekend truly begins on Friday morning or evening. To celebrate National Bubblegum Day, the hosts took a trip down memory lane, recalling the "bane of all teachers' existence": students packing their lips with Big League Chew and the dreaded detention task of scraping old gum from under 1980s desks with spackle knives.Tomlin's news desk provided a surreal shift, reporting the closure of the iconic Cape Cod potato chip factory and the discovery of a supermassive black hole nicknamed "Jetty McJetface," which reportedly packs a trillion times the energy of the fictional Death Star.The excitement peaked during sports as the panel debated the upcoming Super Bowl. Decker offered a statistical warning against New England, noting that no quarterback with the initials "DM" or a last name shorter than five letters has ever hoisted the trophy. Between celebrating basketball wins and discussing Olympic curling, the team bid Woodland a "fine" morning, promising plenty of reasons to stay inside for the weekend's festivities

Rise and shine, Woodland! The heat wave has officially split, leaving us in a pristine winter wonderland. Watch your step on those icy driveways—maybe don't go skating on the Naugatuck River! Or Matthies Pond either.Over at the news desk, things are getting heavy. The SS United States is heading to Florida to become a funky coral reef. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and gold are dropping like a bad habit, but Sony is raking in the yen. Can you dig it? In China, Draco Malfoy is the new mascot for the Year of the Horse, and Saudi Arabia is handing out passports to camels!Back at the ranch, show some love to your school counselors. The puzzle challenge has everyone buggin'—1,000 pieces is a lot, man! Big props to the cheer squad for snagging third place at Wolcott. And look for those pyramids, tumbling, and jumps taking them straight into the upcoming competitions like the NVL championship on February 21st.Don't forget Senior Night for basketball. Keep those Chromebooks charged, bring in that PB&J for DECA, and stay groovy, Woodland

After shaking off Groundhog's Day the crew started debating whether the NFL should just move the Super Bowl to President's Day so everyone can sleep off their chili-induced comas. If you're stressed about the Patriots-Seahawks matchup, the hosts suggest watching the 2014 replay; spoiler alert: they'll still probably pass on the one-yard line.In news, Saudi Arabia is building solar farms with a confusing amount of "twos," and China has debuted a humanoid robot named Moya. Moya walks with 92% human accuracy—potentially beating out some of the hosts—though its "smile percentage" remains a mystery. Meanwhile, Firefox added an "AI-block" button for anyone tired of technology asking to "help" write eight-word texts.Local sports are dominated by the 15-0 boys' basketball team and a player whom Momma Manning describes as a "criminal" for his thieving defensive skills. If you're truly desperate for action, set your alarm for 4:05 AM to watch American curling against Norway. Just remember to charge your Chromebooks and bring your peanut butter jars for the donation drive

Today, the crew investigates a frozen-tundra standoff between a school bus and a garbage truck, sparking the ultimate historical showdown: which specialized vehicle saved us from the Black Plague first?. It's Tuesday—officially the world's "eighth favorite" day—but don't despair!. It's an early dismissal, National School Counseling Week, and the PB&J drive has moved to a high-stakes, "ounce-based" scoring system to avoid further controversy. In global news, Italy is officially sick of your Instagram photos, while Elon Musk prepares to move your data into actual space.Finally, the sports desk hosts NVL and state champion dance captains and they're spilling the tea on an emotional senior night filled with "surreal" goodbyes and tear-jerking letters from their sisters. These legends credit Coach Davis for a total program glow-up, admitting the standards are so high now, they might not have even made the cut as freshmen. Whether they're channeling Michael Jackson in jazz or vibing to Tate McRae in hip-hop, these "Dancing in the Woods" MCs are ready to defend their titles at the NVL tournament on February 12th. Wake up with Woodland—because you never know when you'll need to out-dance a Blue Knight!

It's the "most Monday" Monday ever here in Woodland. Currently braving an 11-degree "heat wave" while worrying about frozen gutters,. We've even got a new mascot, Mikey the Microphone, who's looking very "Vegasy gold" but lacks a proper T-shirt for this "unrelenting winter"The main event, however, is the rodent-led meteorological civil war. It's Groundhog Day, a tradition rooted in German heritage where seemingly every small town has its own furry forecaster,. Punxsutawney Phil skipped his shadow and promised an early spring, a prediction shared by Shubenacadie Sam,. However, our local Connecticut hero, Chuckles, saw his shadow and demanded six more weeks of winter,. Since Phil only has a 50% hit rate, it's basically a coin toss whether we should keep our parkas on.While the groundhogs argue, our sports teams are actually winning; the Woodland boys are a perfect 14-0, and UConn is steamrolling rivals,. If the winter doesn't end, at least we have the advisory puzzle challenge—though we've been working on one puzzle for three weeks already,. Stay warm and charge those Chromebooks!.

Rise and shine, Woodland! It's your favorite morning mayhem, coming at ya live this groovy January 29th! Can you dig it? It's Registration Day, baby! Slide into advisory, fire up those Chromebooks, and lock in your classes for next year. If you're feeling in a funk, check that course catalog on Schoology!It's a winter wonderland out there, so break out the roof rakes and watch those gutters! While you're staying cozy, hit the Pom Pom poll—are you team Hot Coffee or a Protein Smoothie today? Puzzle lovers, rejoice! You've got until February 6th to finish those edges. And don't miss the NHS fundraiser in Cheshire on Feb 3rd or the Track team at the Tap House on Feb 4th!In the big world, Gold is hitting a funky record high of $5,500 an ounce. Meanwhile, China has a viral crying horse plushy that's hitting all the emotional notes for the modern worker!Sports fans, hold onto your hats: Eli Manning and Bill Belichick were snubbed for the Hall of Fame! Absolute madness! But keep the faith—UConn is still #1. Charge those Chromebooks, stay groovy, and keep it tuned right here!

Today, hosts, Amato, Tomlin, and Decker, are digging out from a top-ten snowstorm that dumped 18 inches and plummeted temperatures to a bone-chilling -7 degrees,. Between "digging canyons" to find mailboxes and warning students not to let their Chromebooks shatter in the frozen cars, the crew keeps the energy high,.The excitement doesn't stop at the snowbanks. The show highlights Em Sierakowska's Silver Keys in art, upcoming course registrations, and a delicious fundraiser at Jersey Mike's in Cheshire. At the news desk, Tomlin explores a study claiming AI is hitting a complexity ceiling and reports on a massive Roman treasure horde discovered in Germany.Meanwhile, Decker brings the heat to the sports desk, debating the Branford Hornets' mascot and celebrating UConn's victory over Providence, all while navigating the drama of the Jets and the Patriots.From heated coffee vs. smoothie polls to global headlines, this show is the ultimate community wake-up call.

Woodland is bracing for “Snowmageddon 2026,” with anonymous sources predicting up to two feet of snow. Locals are already panic-buying bread and milk for "survival French toast". In other news, TikTok has been saved by a new deal, and yodeling is officially recognized as a Swiss cultural treasure.The morning's stars were basketball captains John Napiello. and James Scampolino. Their team is a perfect 11-0, thriving as the "top dogs" of the NVL rather than the "hunters". They attribute their success to a deep bench and a relentless "press" that wears opponents out by the fourth quarter. John recently celebrated a 1,000-point milestone, though he remains focused on a deep playoff run. The duo shouted out "Dog of the Game" Ben Pugles and defensive hustler Marco, setting their sights on NVL and State championships.

Looks like traffic cams have an arch enemy--New England weather. Solar-powered things struggle with snow on them, it seems.Amato and Geary visited Post University to be schooled by the National Champion ESports team. A wealth of information and a good path forward for Woodland's own team as well.More vexology updates and a light day for Woodland sports.

With the arctic blast day means wearing layers and doubling up for added comfort and warmth and Amato has added a jacket layer to his hoodie layer.And walking through the cold is a lot different than walking through the cold when it's windy. And what about Woodland Walkers? If you have to walk to school, the bus will still pick you up, according to a cameo appearance by Dr. Dana Mulligan.Vitruvius, the 'father of architecture' wrote "De architectura," or The Ten Books on Architecture, and Veronika the Cow is making the grade as a hairdresser.Both Woodland Basketball teams hooped it up yesterday beating Oxford home (girls) and away (boys).Leland Cruz stops by to give us an update on the forthcoming release by BTS.

Welcome to Semester Two at Woodland! The Morning Mayhem crew is kicking things off by dodging dashboard "arrows" that look more like knives to the head and feet. Their obsession with pictograms led to a realization: the Olympic curling icon might look like a custodial staff member heading to work. They got closer to selecting a mascot: "Mikey the Microphone," a new mascot envisioned with a golden halo of sunlight and a coffee cup.The news desk delivered even stranger tales, featuring Veronica, the Swiss cow who became the first of her kind documented using tools to scratch herself. On the field, the Indiana Hoosiers claimed their first national championship, while the UConn women dominated the court. Back home, our #1 ranked boys' basketball team continues to roll, and students are prepping for the advisory puzzle challenge and Hometown Pizza fundraisers. As you navigate new classes, just be sure to check your schedule—you don't want to end up in the wrong lunch on your first day back!

It was a bittersweet Monday at Woodland!

It's January 9th, 2026, and miraculously avoided writing "2025" on everything. We're currently mocking the Farmer's Almanac and its "snowageddon" predictions while preparing to buy emergency bread and milk for a storm we're certain won't happen. We also debated why Florida homes use shingle-like windows; they're fine for a 40-degree "chill," but they'd turn a Connecticut winter into an indoor ice rink.In sports, we rediscovered the Newington Nor'easters, a mascot name so unique it's actually forgettable. With Mike McDaniel fired, the Harbaugh "battle royale" is officially on. Meanwhile, I'm still fighting Tomlin over 1940s music—Bing Crosby is a holiday-only vibe, folks.Good news: Connecticut is the fourth healthiest state, so we're thriving. Between NASA's space-station drama and mapping "infinite" neutrinos, we're keeping it scientific. Students, keep those Chromebooks warm and charged for exams. Stay wild, Woodland!

We're having an existential crisis over Gladys Knight's career choices in "Midnight Train to Georgia". I mean, what was her job in LA? We're bringing you the hard-hitting "didactic" news—yes, that's an SAT word. One minute we're discussing swabbing Leonardo da Vinci's paintings for DNA to see what made him a genius, and the next, we're geeking out over Lego smart bricks that make "pew pew" sounds for us during dogfights. Decker keeps us grounded with sports, noting that all Florida NFL teams are apparently tied in a race to be perfectly mediocre. We even nailed the mascot question: Mustangs!From "Call Me Maybe" summer memories to an upcoming 1940s music challenge, this show is basically a "conscious stream" of thoughts. We're still waiting for someone to make us Morning Mayhem bracelets, but until then, we'll just keep dancing.Listening to our show is like opening a kitchen junk drawer: you never know if you'll find a useful battery (the news) or a random plastic dinosaur (our 1940s playlist), but it's always an adventure.

Welcome to Morning AM, the "wild ride" at Woodland Regional where the hosts kick down the door at 7 a.m. to discuss everything from basketball to 19th-century history. The show is currently in the throes of a mascot identity crisis, with ideas ranging from a rooster wearing a headset to a grown-up version of "Chip" from Beauty and the Beast who leans against walls smoking cigarettes.The news segments are equally eclectic. Tomlin reports on Ohio's new flag, which apparently looks like someone "melted" a box of Crayolas, and the historical fun fact that one Connecticut governor served for exactly one day. Meanwhile, Decker navigates the sports world, trying to remember if the Xavier mascot is a Falcon or a Crusader while debating whether the Dolphins should hire a 75-year-old Pete Carroll.Between reminders to charge your Chromebook for midterms and pleas for 822 more Instagram followers to unlock live broadcasting, the show captures the frantic energy of a Wednesday morning. It is a place where you can learn about clam pizza toppings and Pączki season (pronounced "punch key") season in the same breath.Morning AM is like a caffeinated group chat that accidentally became a radio station—it is a little bit of mayhem, but it keeps the school day moving

Weather & The "Magic" of BlanketsWhile New England is serving up its usual mix of freezing rain and 50-degree weekend forecasts, the hosts took a moment to appreciate the "magical quality" of blankets. Apparently, pulling a sheet over your head provides total protection from scary house creaks, though unfortunately, it offers zero protection from your morning alarm.The Great Exam ConfusionAttention students: Excerpts confirm that exams are officially next week!. There seems to be a school-wide state of denial, with both students and teachers thinking they had more time because of the late January 5th return from break. If you're looking ahead to next semester, registration is open for cool classes like Zoology, Sports Broadcast, and Creative Writing (CWI)—the latter of which was pitched as a course that "might be good, might be bad".Pop Culture & "Rich People Problems"In the news, Paramount and Warner Brothers are embroiled in a "hostile takeover" drama that the crew dubbed #richpeopleproblems. Looking ahead to 2026, get ready for a "period drama" explosion; the trend is shifting toward historical interior design, meaning your grandmother's dining room set and harpsichords are about to be very cool again. Also, Dave Filoni is officially the future president of Lucasfilm, much to the hosts' approval.Sports & Trivia• Basketball Domination: The boys' basketball team is making history, steamrolling their competition with a recent 106-45 victory. The girls' team also secured a solid win over Wolcott.• Mascot Trivia: After some guessing (and a hint about "some sort of bug"), the crew identified the East Hartford mascot as the Hornets.• State Secrets: Did you know Connecticut's state insect is the Praying Mantis?. There is also a heated debate brewing over whether the "state pizza topping" should be New Haven-style clams.Final RemindersThe show is on a quest for 1,000 Instagram followers so they can go live on the platform, and they are looking for mascot suggestions—the current frontrunner is "Cuppy," a broken morning coffee cup. Finally, don't leave your Chromebooks in the car, charge them up, and start studying!.----------------------------------------------------------------Understanding the Exam Schedule: Think of this school year's January schedule like a shortened runway; because the "plane" (the semester) started late after the holiday break, you have much less time to gain speed before you hit the "takeoff" point of exams.

Well, the year changed but the show didn't. Except we can't livestream to Instagram any more because we don't have 1000 followers; we are only 822 short.The crew didn't have any New Year's resolutions, except for Amato who is going to work on his LEGO backlog which is daunting unto itself.Which soda would you prefer: Coca Cola, Pepsi, or Dr. Pepper.AI just prescribed your next medicine and Equatorial Guinea is getting a new capital.WRHS Boys basketball is making strides and both teams are in action this week.And Special Guest: Mark Sankosky, Student Teacher

Amato can't find anything happy on the radio; both Christmas songs and news is making him sad. But cocoa could be the answer.It's ugly sweater day!Canada finds missing/stolen jewels and gets to keep them. Warships are the next big thing.And both basketball teams won in convincing fashion!And we'll see you next year!

Amato had a less than merry ride into work. Saddest Christmas songs are debated. Turns out every property in Monopoly is a real place--who knew? (Not Amato)Boys Swim Captains preview the upcoming season. Holiday Cheer is in the Air!

This morning was 50 degrees warmer than the beginning of the week, proving once again, if you don't like New England weather, just wait a minute.Woodland visited LRMS the day before to get the incoming freshmen excited about coming to Woodland. They will be visiting WRHS in January.IT'S PIZZA DAY!! (that's all I gotta say about that)The rules of dressing for the week leading up to the holiday break.Getting your photos recovered through AI.Lakeview ShadAnd Basketball broadcasts.

The extra camera view might be worked out. . . might.Amato wonders who went sledding with the last snow storm and Tomlin notes that his kids did. The crew discussed the possibility about snow on Christmas. The Oscars will join this show by broadcast on YouTube, so we are like co-workers now.AI jobs needed include electrical workers and construction workers, along with server control techs.Brain scans might not be right. And the Girls Basketball wins!

It's the middle of the "that" week, the week right before break when teachers are loading up tests and parties and walking that balancing line.Right when we get back there will be course registration and it will be time to sign for next year's courses.Netflix seems ready to take over Warner Brothers, you can dive on the Black Pearl and a statue of liberty falls over.Woodland Basketball in action.

With the snow fall and icy roads, we took the morning off yesterday and arrived safely at work. But everything was back on track this morning. A bit of a throwback to wintery storms from 2018 when you could measure the depth with a yardstick. What is a yardstick you ask?Belarus and Russia can compete independently in the Olympics and International Chess competitions. But chess is not an Olympic sport.In Waterbury where the water main break is continuing to hold up school and affect sports programs around the league.And we have a new camera angle that we haven't quite figured out yet.

Amato fixes his car by finding a nuisance rolling around. PJ Day is school-wide--shocker that Tomlin appears to sleep in business casual attire.Recycle books in the media center by making them into Christmas trees. Tomlin is not a fan.New York Historical Society gets hip.Cold kids are smarter.Cracker Barrel updates their menu.Basketball season starts.And Swiftie Arrmy members--Avery DiGiovanna, Megan Murray, Daniela Santos, and Vickie Delucia--give insight to Taylor's draw.

Black ice was the travel advisory today, but the crew made it in unscathed. With a well-intentioned desire to share the Spotify Wrapped with the audience, the live show actually was abruptly cut away, but this episode has the lost audio, so you are finding a treasure that the live audience did not.Oh, BTW fire is old.And we increased our viewership by 999% so thank you!

The bus idea still has legs (see episode 67 for details) , maybe make some updates for student busses next.Getting the reach out to our target audience--not sure that our base clients are being well-represented so Amato suggested that students are randomly interviewed to find out more about them. Not sure how that will land.Australia has banned social media for their teenage citizens so it looks like we are banned in Australia.Girls Basketball Captains Ava and Carina have a positive outlook season.

Today's Elevator Pitch: Teacher Bus--Uber for Teachers. It could be the next big thing. Everyone should wear PJs for PJ Day on Friday! All proceeds to benefit Connecticut's Childrens Hospital.Egyptians knew how to relax and enjoy the summers.And one of Woodland's greatest football teams ended their season with an incredible run to the state semis.

It's cold, but it's going to get colder. Teachers are getting more inspired in their outdoor accoutrement for the Class S State Finals tonight.The Griswolds weren't the only family with a Christmas Tree adventure. Dr. Dana Mulligan is visited by the CASciac Assistant Principal of the Year Selection Committee today. A big day indeed for Woodland.TONIGHT- Woodland takes on Sheehan for a berth into the State Finals.

First there was a half day with professional development--then the weather happened. It became a full day with a delayed opening. So, not really crazy, but we don't have much in the way of excitement so this was the most we had this week.If you ever wondered what came first, chicken or the egg, it was actually mustard, way before ketchup (or catsup).CMEA Finalists who will be performing in the Southern Region Ensemble and representing Woodland's Fine Arts Programs stopped by, but here is the full list:Concert Band:Blake Polaski- Trombone 2 (4th Year in a row!)Persy Dravis- Tuba (1st Year!)Arina Rigali- Mallets (2nd Year in a row!)Treble Choir:Casey Mulvihill- Soprano (2nd Year in a row!)Mixed Choir:Lucas-John Minicucci - Tenor (1st Year!)

I'm not cold; you are! Or are you? The debate over what is "New England" cold was, well, up for debate. Either way, New England cold is cold. And for that reason, bus drivers deserve a lot of credit for getting those busses running early and warming up the cabs for all our students.The humpback whale population has more than quadrupled over the past decade and we are here for it.And MOMMA MANNING joins the show for an update on the football team's Class S quarterfinal win over Bloomfield.

Everything got canceled with cautions for black ice, but that doesn't deter Amato--he revels in inclement weather driving. But no one has snow tires any more.Chernobyl Fungi is not a 90s alt-punk band. You'll have to listen to understand how that helps NASA.And the NVL CHAMPS, Woodland Football team shows up: Mark Poulin, Nico Scampolino, and Erik Pulkinnen

Amato gets the camera restarted and reruns the beginning of the show (You can only catch that on Facebook feed). Everybody debates the leftovers of Thanksgiving meals, Elon Musk belives that people can be replaced in 20 years. And Woodland Football wins the NVL!

What can I say? The dapper Tomlin was in "cas" mode for pep rally day, a day of excitement and chaos. And, dare I say, mayhem? Perhaps.Decker wrestles with a panda, Laguna Beach decides on a new flag, and . . . MOMMA MANNING CALLS IN! That's right--she's back with a preview of the big Thanksgiving Eve game, War in the Woods.Lots going on today.

It's here--SPIRIT WEEK! That's why the hallway looks so diabolically red. But the other hallways were colorized as well--yellow, blue, green.

Sometimes--I guess most of the time--things go perfectly fine. And there's today. One of the streams wouldn't stream and we had to drop it so it took longer to get online and well, the show, while it did happen, is considerably shorter. But it does count; that's all I am saying.

Amato was left alone at the beginning, and Dr. M stepped in until the rest of the crew shows up. The high school dance is a thing of the past, except for Homecoming. We hit 51 Spotify followers! Shout out to #51 - Chris LauckMorning Mayhem Day is officially set for February 1.Titanic can be visited virtually in New York,And lots of UConn sports this weekend: Men and Women Basketball, Football, and Preston Alessio playing on the UConn Soccer team.