From Eric Rowe, Executive Producer, Roula & Ryan, KRBE/Houston
Should I let my ex-husband come over Christmas morning to open presents with the kids?
From Eric Rowe, Executive Producer, Roula & Ryan, KRBE/Houston
Should I let my ex-husband come over Christmas morning to open presents with the kids?
Your 14-year-old kid still believes in Santa: sweet and innocent, or bizarre and troubling? That’s the debate going on at The Stir after a Mom proudly announced that her teenager still believes.
Tired of traditional Christmas music (or Top 40 Christmas music)? Have a laugh at these weird Christmas carols, curated by Huffington Post.
Women love Pinterest (and some men, too). While smart, tech-savvy husbands and boyfriends may peek at their lady’s boards to find gift ideas for her, how would you feel if she just sent you the link to the board with what she wants you to buy for her?
Christmas gift shopping can be stressful, expensive and tiring. So many people are now turning to re-gifting as a way to avoid the present-buying experience altogether. According to a Birchbox survey of 3,000 women, 49% will re-gift unwanted presents this year. By contrast, 64% of people think it is rude to save and reuse wrapping paper.
By Cliff Dumas
The headline says it all: "Connecticut school shooting claims nearly 30 lives." Another terrifying and heartbreaking tragedy. How do you handle the story on your show?
From the percentage of people who actually care about it to the percentage whose office affair began at the office holiday party, these stats make an interesting start to the office party topic.
Dr. Boyd Cohen looked at cities across North America and rated them on a "smart city" scale based on characteristics ranging from livability to innovative technology use. See the list here.
From Women’s Health Magazine, December 2012
Kloof, an app and social network for pet lovers, ranked the top five breeds that would help a person attract the opposite sex. For example, men perceive women who own chihuahuas as ‘dumb,’ and as someone they would have a one-night stand with and not a relationship.
Create a holiday drinking game for listeners. It could be based on family gatherings, office Christmas parties, or popular Christmas movies. Here are some games for inspiration:
Pictures surfaced last week of Gavin Rossdale’s hand on his nanny’s lower back (while supporting her during a hike with his two boys). Although the picture made something innocent look scandalous, it makes us wonder if it would have made the news at all if the nanny was unattractive.
Muhammad Ali says he used to abstain from sex for six weeks before a fight. MMA fighter Ronda Rousey is taking a different training method. "For girls, it raises your testosterone, so I try to have as much sex as possible before I fight," she says.
When your Santa-believing-child asks you if the Santa at the mall is the “real” Santa, what do you say?
What’s the most ridiculous Christmas bonus you’ve ever received? And are you getting one this year?
From Eric Rowe, Executive Producer, The Roula & Ryan Show, KRBE/Houston
Everybody is snobby about something. I [Eric] don’t care if you are living in a trailer or homeless, I guarantee you are snobby about something. Open up the lines and let show members talk about things they are snobby about. For example, My best friend will not date a guy if he drives a truck. She thinks trucks are white trash even when I told her a lot of trucks cost over $40,000.
From Eric Rowe, Executive Producer, The Roula & Ryan Show, KRBE/Houston
I’m so screwed. I’m locked into one of those yearlong gym memberships and I have six months left. I also signed up for a year of personal training. The gym is so convenient; it’s right near my house. The problem is that I’m not liking my trainer and I don’t know how to breakup with him and go to another trainer in the same place. Am I screwed? Is it possible to make the switch? I know I would never feel comfortable seeing him every day at the gym, especially when I have another trainer there.
This email to TresSugar.com shares a juicy dilemma from a girl who snooped through her boyfriend’s (of eight years) phone. After finding intimate (but not racy) texts between him and a girl, and calling the girl to get a vague description of their relationship, she is confused.
Because Elf on the Shelf is such a big deal for parents of small kids, it’s a good way to both inspire or entertain your listeners.
Boxed wine: trendy or trashy? Now that many reputable (and trendy) wine makers are making boxed wine, is it still still frowned upon?
You’re at the gym, just trying to work on your fitness... but you can’t help but get annoyed by other gym-goers!
You're hanging out with a friend. She shows you a picture of her husband's man bits. Wait, what!? That's what this 30-something woman tells The Stir.
Apparently Jonah Hill is the only person happy to see Channing Tatum win People’s Sexiest Man Alive. (He licked the cover.) Take advantage of the topical controversy and crown your own sexiest man! Accept submissions online, or plan a live event to find a man in your market hotter than Channing Tatum.
A British survey reveals that the thing that annoys people more than anything else is the self-checkout.
There are two types of parents: the ones who sanitize a pacifier after it hits the floor, and the ones who say “germs are good for you” and pop the pacifier back in the baby’s mouth.
If you’re an adult who plays online games like XBox Live, you’re likely playing with kids. That’s right; we said it.