Ben and Laura's Breakfast Blog

No Trick Pony

17th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

Ben has installed baby gates in his house and his son Nick can’t work out how to open them so is often trapped, Ben likes to play the game and say they are password protected, until Nick absolutely had enough and schooled him with the phrase ‘That’s enough now Dad, you’re a no trick pony’. Savage, we love it.

There was a shark spotted in the Thames! Ben says that’s the newest tourist attraction now people are flocking to see if they can spot it – I wonder if we photoshopped a shark into the Ouse it would have the same effect?

Ben and Laura have found something they LOVE about wearing masks, especially when its sunny! A mask + sunglasses means no one can see your face, that means you don’t have to conceal your eye rolls or fake smiles anymore!

Chances to win on air…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)

Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it? 

This morning it was Iron Man! Well done to the winner Graham!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a Triple Ticket for Jorvik, Barley Hall and DIG! Today’s Game was The Humalong and the answer was Coronation Street. Well done Danny!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Jean did very well today, she got the letter ‘B’ and got 4, nearly 5 out of 5! So close! If she’d of said a Job instead of a ‘Dog’ then she might’ve got there!

Posted by Laura at 9:12am

What's a Bitcoin?

16th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

There was a massive Twitter Hack last night where many top celebs were hacked and tweeted out a trade for Bitcoin. Ben has tried to explain what bitcoin is to Laura and how you get it, but she’s still very confused! If it doesn’t actually exist physically, how do you get it? How do you know if you have it? How do you use it? 

Laura has forgotten how to whistle everyone! She used to be a very strong whistler, but all of a sudden she seems to have lost the ability. It just sounds like a tumbleweed when she tries now…

Ben and Jess were discussing when the appropriate time is to get their son Nick a mobile phone, but they have been put off now by their baby Kara! She was playing with Jess’ phone recently and it turns out she had tapped on so many buttons she had ended up buying a Car MOT on Groupon! 

Chances to win on air…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)

Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it? 

This morning it was Breakfast At Tiffany’s! Well done to the winner Vanessa!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a Triple Ticket for Jorvik, Barley Hall and DIG! Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner and the word was Bounce. Well done Jonathan!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Kelly did very well today, she got the letter ‘J’ and got 3, nearly 4 out of 5! So close!

Posted by Laura at 9:32am

She's not Veggie?!

14th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

Ben is flabbergasted that it seems his family made a big decision without him! His wife Jess is Vegetarian, as is his son Nick and baby Kara. BUT, scandal, yesterday Jess was feeding the baby shredded chicken! Apparently Kara is no longer Vegetarian and Ben had no idea!

Laura has planned a day out to find her perfect wedding dress in Septmeber but due to social distancing guidelines might only be able to take one person with her… but who will it be? Mother of the bride? Maid of Honour? Let the Hunger Games begin…

Ben and Laura spoke to Anne from Dunnington Cancer Support Group this morning, in order to raise vital funds for York Against Cancer they are encouraging a Coin Hunt! Look around your house, under the sofa, in your handbags, and any spare coins you find, please drop them off outside their shop in Dunnington on the 25th July between 10am and 2pm!

Chances to win on air…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)

Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it? 

This morning it was Lady & The Tramp! Well done to the winner Pete Cook!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a Triple Ticket for Jorvik, Barley Hall and DIG! Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was Britney and Baby One More Time. Well done Claire!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Olivia did very well today, she got the letter ‘R’ and got 4, nearly 5 out of 5! So close!

Posted by Laura at 9:44am

Countryside Smell

13th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

Ben took his family to Carlton Towers this weekend for their outdoor market, he loved the smell of the countryside, until he realised it was his baby Kara that was making that ‘countryside smell’. Jess insisted it can’t be her as she had only just changed her nappy! Unfortunately I don’t think babies pick and choose when they do the business…

Laura’s brother Shaun has become a plant lover through lockdown and now has turned his bedroom into a rainforest.. complete with uninvited fruit flies! Have you gained a new hobby or love in lockdown?

And Ben waited the whole show to announce that today is in fact, Town Crier Day! Who knew.. they have their own day. It also turns out that any negativity towards a Town Crier is an act of Treason. Looks like Laura is off to the stocks then!

Chances to win on air…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)

Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it? 

This morning it was Raiders of the Lost Ark! Well done to the winner Stuart!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a Triple Ticket for Jorvik, Barley Hall and DIG! Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble and the answer was Morgan Freeman. Well done Kate!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Rob did very well today, he got the letter ‘C’ and got 3, nearly 4 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 9:51am

Baby Hulk

10th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

Laura had an awkward moment this morning. Sam’s Dad had stayed over at their house and as she was leaving for work at 5:30am trying not to wake anyone up, she realized his van was blocking her in the drive! She considered many options, find his keys and take the van? No he will think it has been stolen. Get a taxi? No time. She had to wake up him, but he is a very deep sleeper so she ended up shaking his legs until he shot up! This might be a story for the wedding speech…

Ben’s baby Kara is teething and has kept him up all night! His wife says he needs to learn to let her cry it out and not get up, so he sat through it all night – until she sounded so angry he thought she was going to turn into the Hulk! 

Chances to win on air…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)

Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it? 

This morning it was Breaking Bad! Well done to the winners Simon and Andrea!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was Quizoo and the song was Bohemian Rhapsody. Well done to Ian!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Steve didn’t do amazing today, he got the letter ‘V’ and got 2 out of 5, maybe just about 3!

Posted by Laura at 9:55am