TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Lottery winner’s ticket mix-up turns into a cash windfall

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Lottery winner’s ticket mix-up turns into a cash windfall

We’ve all been there… winning $5 on a scratch ticket and hoping that when you cash it in it’s actually for $5 million and you just read it wrong. Well something similar happened to this one Seattle couple recently. They bought a lottery ticket and thought they won $360. But when they went to cash it,…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are they called Soap Operas?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why are they called Soap Operas?

One of the most popular forms of television… Soap Operas. Or watching “your stories”. Been around for decades. Your parents and grandparents I’m sure were obsessed. But why are they called Soap Operas? The reason comes from way back in the day when they first started it was around World War II era and most…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who invented cotton candy?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Who invented cotton candy?

You had it at the circus, maybe at baseball or hockey games, your kids always beg for it… the stickiest of treats, cotton candy. The person who came up with this crazy idea might surprise you. Cotton Candy’s inventor was a dentist! Back in 1897  Doctor William Morrison brought the idea to candy maker John…

Matt Nathanson & Kevin Begley talk birthdays, accents, and the magic of music

Matt Nathanson & Kevin Begley talk birthdays, accents, and the magic of music

Matt Nathanson joined Kevin Begley on the air Monday afternoon to talk about his upcoming show at Ridgefield Playhouse on September 7th (get tickets here). Matt is celebrating 15 years of his album Some Mad Hope which includes his big hit Come On Get Higher. He will be playing the album in its entirety at…

THE FEED: Family Friendly Fun For The Weekend

THE FEED: Family Friendly Fun For The Weekend

Every Friday in The Feed Kevin talks to Megan from CampByMama.com about all the great things to do in Connecticut with the family. This weekend you have a lot of options. From a rare unique art experience, to summer concerts and food fests.   MEGAN’S PICKS: 1. Van Gogh Immersive Experience, Hartford, tickets available only online 8/13 and 8/14. Through…