July 2020 Blog Posts

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

Saving Theatres and Eating Food!

9th July 2020

Things we talked about today… 

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that there will be no Stamp Duty for the time being to help with finances and home moves during the pandemic. With Ben’s wife being a solicitor you can imagine how many calls she got! Lots asking if she’d heard the national news, and many asking if Rishi had personally given her any information! 

Laura and Ben were joined by Erin this morning who was discussing her campaign to save theatres. The campaign ‘Students Saving Our Theatres’ involves 22 universities across the UK doing challenges to raise money for theatres that may not get a chunk of the funding announced this week. Their target is £10k and they are over half way there! Find them on social media for information on how to donate and get involved. 

And the Malton Monthly Food Market is back this Saturday! Tom was on the show this morning telling us all about the new safety guidelines they have put in place to be able to re-open the market and give people confidence to visit Malton and enjoy a fantastic day out with wonderful food! If you want to go and check it out, it will be on in Malton from 9am-3pm.

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 It’s A Wonderful Life! Well done to the winner Daisy!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was One Line Lyric Quiz and the song was Bad Day. Well done Sam!

PANIC (8:15)

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

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

Posted by Laura at 9:47am

The Floor is Lava!

8th July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura has become obsessed with the new Netflix challenge show ‘The Floor is Lava’ which is basically an extreme obstacle course based off of everyone’s favourite childhood game! Laura really wants to become a contestant on it so she has started training in the studio by leaping from chair to chair and swinging on the doorways…

Dr Mike was back on the show today answering your coronavirus questions. Mark asked about the importance of masks today, of course the continued advice is that you should try and wear a mask in public spaces and shops where possible, Dr Mike says this is to protect others from your germs more than anything else and it’s an easy habit to pick up and start wearing your mask.

Ben is very excited as his son Nick has been attending online zoom groups for Beavers and next week is the moment he gets invested meaning he gets to wear all the kit and becomes a proper, fully-fledged Beaver. As this is at home still, Ben gets to do the deed and present him with his neckerchief and woggle – very exciting!

 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 Tangled! Well done to the winner Chris!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner and the word was Gassed. Well done Sam!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Steff did very well today, she got the letter ‘G’ and got 3, nearly 4 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 9:42am

New Trim

7th July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Ben’s finally had his haircut by a professional! He loves it, but unfortunately it was followed by disappointment – The hairdresser asked for Ben’s number and he was feeling smug thinking she was hitting on him after seeing his fresh new trim… turns out she just needed it for track and trace just in case, and Laura didn’t even notice he’d had his hair done! 

Laura and Sam have been arguing over where the PlayStation goes in the new house. It has now been decided that the PlayStation will go downstairs and Laura will have a little living room and TV upstairs. Laura thinks she is winning because she gets the mini fridge! But Ben thinks Sam is an evil genius as he has managed to swindle the best room in the house and the corner sofa…

Laura and Ben were out in Stillingfleet yesterday with listener Amy Sinclair as she started her challenge to bounce 10 miles in one week on a Space Hopper! This is all to raise funds for IDAS and Laura attempted half a mile with her… It was a disaster, she fell off multiple times and now her body is hurting BUT it was great fun and for a great cause. You can see the action replay at our Facebook Page and donate there too! 

 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 Fresh Prince of Bel Air! Well done to the winner Gaz!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was The Baffler and the answer was Two Apples. Well done Annette!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Jo struggled today, she got the letter ‘T’ and didn’t even get 1 out of 5! She couldn’t name an actor beginning with T – could you?

Posted by Laura at 9:53am

Rusty Hair

6th July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Pubs, Hairdressers and many other businesses re-opened this weekend and the Town Crier was out doing his thing to support them! Ben’s wife Jess also bagged the first appointment at 8am Saturday morning for the hairdressers. Ben revealed she had gone for a complete new look and dyed her hair what he described ‘Rusty and like she had been tangoed’. Laura thinks it looks lovely and Ben needs to work on his complimenting!

Laura’s partner Sam chose not to go to the pub and instead make milkshake cocktails at home, he used to be a very good cocktail maker… must’ve lost his touch though as he drop the glass when he tried to throw it in a fancy way and smashed It everywhere!

Laura and Ben will be out today with listener Amy Sinclair as she starts her challenge to bounce 30 miles in one week on a Space Hopper! This is all to raise funds for IDAS and Laura will be bouncing some of the way with her today. Keep an eye out on our Facebook Page for what will surely be a funny video and a chance to donate!

 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 Little Women! Well done to the winners the Becca!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was RESPECT. Well done Danny!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Martin didn’t do too well today, he got the letter ‘L’ and struggled! Just 1 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 9:52am

Frog Pee

3rd July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura’s brother had an incident at the weekend, he tried to save a frog but it got nervous and peed all over him, and it was really firing it out. I didn’t even know frog’s peed like that!

Ben wanted to gift his friend a moving house present, but he couldn’t find anywhere open on his way to their new garden – so he bought a USB charger from the Garage. It was that or dashboard wipes… Laura’s fuming, she didn’t get any wipes when she moved last week!

Dawn from St Leonard’s Hospice joined Ben and Laura on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk Rainbow Ribbons! If you would like to buy a coloured ribbon to be flying in the wind in Selby, York or Easingwold you can get these from the St Leonard’s website. The donation goes straight to the hospice and the point is to buy a ribbon in memory of someone.

 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 The Crown! Well done to the winners the Cookie Crew!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was The Humalong and the answer was Frozen 2. Well done Bradley!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Alana didn’t do too well today, She got the letter ‘G’ and couldn’t name a Cheese so didn’t even get 1 out of 5! Could have had Gouda or Goat’s Cheese.  

Posted by Laura at 10:16am

Look at me Feet

2nd July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura has had a message on Instagram from a man who would like to be her Sugar Daddy. He has offered to pay for anything she wants, simply for a picture of her feet. Of course she’s all up for this career move, but Sam has said he thinks it’s weird! 

Polly from Little Vikings was on air this morning giving the listeners all the details about family friendly places that are re-opening this week. Top of the list is Skelf Island at Castle Howard and York’s Chocolate Story, check out all of the places re-opening on the Little Vikings website and social media.

 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 Cat in the Hat! Well done to the winner Mark!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner and the word was Boujie. Well done Donna!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Naomi played this morning; She got the letter ‘F’ and did very well with 3 out of 5. 

Posted by Laura at 9:52am

Car Key Fail

1st July 2020

Things we talked about today…

Dr Mike was on the show again this morning giving us more info on the current pandemic and answering your questions. This morning Mike spoke about the upcoming easing of lockdown and how we need to continue to be clever and follow guidelines. He also spoke about Local Lockdown and upcoming changes to shielding patients. You can listen again from 8:15am.

Ben has had a right carry on with the garage, he took his car in for repair and they lost his keys! Then he couldn’t find his spare key’s as Jess had moved them from the junk drawer to a random jar in the garage! After all the faff he got it out, but he’s still missing a key! Of course he’s blaming it all on Laura as he still thinks she scratched his car…

Turn from Skylights joined Ben and Laura on the show this morning to announce their gig in Leeds sold out so quickly it has now been upgraded to a bigger venue! They are now playing at Leeds University and tickets are now available on their social media, just search SkylightsYRA.

 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 Pretty Woman! Well done to the winner Cath!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

The prize this week is a £25 York Gift Card! Today’s Game was One Line Lyric and the answer was Come On Eileen. Well done Gilly!

PANIC (8:15)

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

Hannah was another first time player; She got the letter ‘A’ and did very well with 4 out of 5. 

Posted by Laura at 9:15am