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Brandon notices Kelly has retired her Daisy Duke look—just in time for TimeHop to expose his own Dukes of Hazzard fashion era. From wrestlers to Homey D. Clown, the childhood characters we loved… and the outfits we now have to explain. The best and worst of "boomer" Halloween candy. Brandon finally watches something new! Netflix’s Wonka’s Golden Ticket has him hooked on the sets, the theme, and the idea of competing. But would he actually brave the challenges—and would he be the good guy or the villain? Is an opposite-sex best friend a dating deal breaker? Megan Moroney’s stance sparks a debate—and since Brandon gets along better with women and Kelly gets along better with men, would either survive dating someone just like themselves? Diddy prison rumors, Justin Bieber’s unexpected award, Céline Dion’s Barbie moment, and baby buzz surrounding Hilary Swank. Plus, a look at tonight’s football, TV premieres, and late-night guests.

Brandon begs Kelly to be on her best behavior as Mary Hollis Inboden and Matt Cavenaugh stop by the studio to talk about God of Carnage. Kelly thinks he’s briefing the wrong person—Mary Hollis needs to prepare to meet HER. Circus Classic rolls into Corning tonight with aerialists, jugglers, acrobats, clowns, and family fun! Doors open at 5 p.m., and the 90-minute show starts at 6. Gate tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for kids, with discounted adult tickets at Circus-Classic.com. And frosted tips are making a comeback! Brandon reminisces about his own hair journey—from frosted tips to chunky highlights to full bleach. Back when he had options… and hair. Joining us today on the KFIN Breakfast Club, powered by Families Inc.: • Casey Kidd with the Family Crisis Center previews the Backyard Bayou Cajun Fest this Friday, October 16, from 6–10 p.m. at Harmony Gardens. Enjoy Cajun-inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle, and a formal program. Tickets: NEAFamilyCrisisCenter.org. • Lynette Hirsch with the Foundation of Arts in Jonesboro shares what’s coming up during its 40th anniversary season: House of Villains, October 23–24 and 28–30 at 7 p.m.; The Nutcracker Ballet, November 20–24; and Scrooge the Musical, December 18–21. • Matt Cavenaugh and Mary Hollis Inboden stop by to talk about God of Carnage. Find out more at TheLinkTheatre.org. • Wet Nose Wednesday with Dr. Kevin Reed and Vetcare: What a new study reveals about the effects of wildfire and field smoke on your pet’s health.

Kelly’s morning takes an emotional turn—and somehow, a raccoon is involved. Brandon’s infamous Batgirl photo resurfaces in his Timehop, bringing back the Golden Grotto costume that haunted him for years. Could morning dates beat dinner and drinks? They’re cheaper, less pressure, and leave the whole day open if things go well! Plus, Arkansas’s top-searched classic Halloween costume—and what should Brandon and Kelly dress up as? We also talk about things that used to shock people but barely get a second look now. Lit’l Bita Christmas celebrates its 40th anniversary November 20–22 at First National Bank Arena. Congratulations to Mark and Kim Huffman, Craighead County’s Farm Family of the Year! A man died at Six Flags Over Georgia after witnesses say he fell from the Goliath roller coaster. In entertainment: Ella Langley shades Riley Green, Riley teams up with Peyton Manning for “Alabama Vs. Tennessee,” and Lauren Alaina celebrates “All My Exes” reaching number four. Tom Cruise’s “Digger” faces a huge projected loss, Kelly Clarkson’s toy-store drama continues, and Selma Blair’s representative cites a medical emergency following her arrest over an alleged in-flight assault. Tonight: “Dancing with the Stars,” “The Voice,” and new Mike Tyson and Michael Che titles on Netflix.

Brandon shares an emotional morning at the St. Bernards Pink Warrior Walk. National Farmers Day turns into a roast of Kelly’s love life. Brandon remembers paying cash for a TV to prove a point—and going broke for a month. Kelly gets told off by a Karen at a wedding. A-STATE volleyball sweeps South Alabama, and Make-A-Wish surprises Paragould teen Lane Clayton with a backyard gaming shed as he looks ahead to his final cancer treatment in November. Ella Langley cancels her Tulsa show after a bomb threat, Lainey Wilson releases “Kinda Love It,” and Riley Green takes back his Instagram over a semicolon. Kelly Clarkson calls out a toy store, Sydney Sweeney doubles down on her betting ads, and Britney Spears opens the vault—plus football, “The Voice,” and Brad Paisley on Kimmel.

Kelly finally shares her Jackson Hole adventure—complete with wildlife voices—while Brandon discovers celebrity crushes are less fun when Lesley wants to see Roman Reigns. Plus, favorite fall activities, Halloween candy confessions, and Brandon’s campaign to get himself and Kelly on the Dancing with the Stars celebrity guest list. The Tailgate Tour heads to Walnut Ridge for homecoming, reviving Brandon’s AirDrop mishap and height jokes. Brad Bobo previews A-State’s ESPN2 blackout game against South Alabama and this weekend’s volleyball matchups. Locally, the Family Crisis Center receives a $29,400 grant and the Jonesboro Police and Fire Department compete to collect donations for the October 28 Trunk or Treat. In entertainment, Britney visits Dollywood, Pee-Wee Herman memorabilia heads to auction, and Olivia Rodrigo shuts down dating rumors. Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo list their Tennessee estate, Morgan Wallen supports school music programs, and Garth Brooks announces Kansas City shows. Plus, tonight’s football and TV premieres!

Brooke Ray, the newly crowned Miss Historic Batesville, joined Brandon and Kelly to talk about her pageant journey, from the A-State Red Wolves Dancers to becoming Miss A-State 2025 and Miss Greater Jonesboro 2026. What has Brooke learned from competing at Miss Arkansas the past two years? How has she learned to be vulnerable and turn life’s challenges into strengths? And what will she do differently in 2027? Brooke also talks about her community service initiative, “M.O.M.S. – Making Our Moms Stronger,” and gives a behind-the-scenes look at the pageant world. What’s the toughest question she’s ever been asked by a judge? What’s her favorite and least favorite part of competing? And what advice does she have for young girls in Northeast Arkansas thinking about entering their first pageant?

Dr. Dana Watson from Families Inc. Counseling Services joined Brandon and Kelly to talk about how small, repeated choices can lead to big changes. What does it mean to have “the body of our repeated meals,” “the mind of our repeated thoughts,” and “the life of our repeated days”? Are we training ourselves to be distracted by what we repeatedly give our attention to? Why are we drawn to big overhauls instead of small changes that actually stick? What does “making it ridiculously small” look like—and can tiny steps really make a meaningful difference? And when we mess up, how do we get back on track? Dr. Watson shares a simple reminder for anyone ready to change their body, mind, or life. Families Inc. Counseling Services 870-933-6886 FamiliesInc.net

Brandon & Kelly are back! Kelly chased sunrises in the Grand Tetons, while Brandon somehow turned four days off into one. They agree that 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls still hurt—and celebrate National Taco Day on Taco Tuesday! Kelly shares her Jackson Hole adventures, from mountain views and bison stopping traffic to Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Yellowstone’s Old Faithful, and waffles at 10,450 feet. Brandon & Kelly are joined in studio by the new A-State Chancellor Dr. Calvin White—and Brandon somehow takes credit for getting him the job. The Chris and Jamie Fowler Family commits $1.5 million toward The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas’s $6 million campaign for “The Village of TLC.” In country music, Stella Lefty makes chart history with “Boston,” stars prepare to salute Dolly Parton, and Miranda Lambert joins Parker McCollum for an exclusive cover of “Seven Year Ache.” Elisabeth Shue’s birthday brings back Brandon’s big ’80s crush, memories of Nana taking him to see “Cocktail,” and Brandon & Kelly’s other crushes of 1984. The crew gives Harrisburg a homecoming shout-out despite the rain and gets ready for Walnut Ridge High School this Friday—where they always go big, and Brandon always wants to move.

We congratulate Dr. Calvin White Jr. on becoming A-State’s new chancellor and the first Black chancellor in university history. Brandon, naturally, takes credit for the appointment. Kelly sees Brandon’s Hoops & Howls promo and wonders who painted that shirt onto him. With our live show at Harrisburg High School coming up Friday, Kelly shares a 1990 homecoming photo featuring a balloon jumper her mom made. Maggie Turner from the Red Wolves Foundation gets us ready for Hoops & Howls--the tipoff event for A-STATE Men's Basketball. Lisa Trevathan tells us how the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society’s Ride, Race, Rescue Barrel Bash will help rescued animals and the shelter’s low-cost pet clinic. Plus, we judge coffee orders for National Coffee Day, Kai discovers he’s more like Brandon than he thought, and Brandon quizzes Kelly on TV themes. We also cover news from Ella Langley, Riley Green and Eric Church, remembering Saved by the Bell actor Dennis Haskins, and preview tonight’s TV.

Brandon shared his latest sleep problem—he can doze off sitting up, but the second he lies down, his brain clocks in—so Kelly found the “military sleep trick.” We also learned Brandon’s been to Cracker Barrel so much they thanked him for boosting profits, while his son Kai is making plans for Peebles Farm without inviting him! Plus, the NEA District Fair is back, and we’re talking childhood memories, favorite rides, and fair food. Find the schedule at NEADistrictFair.com. Shout-out to Brookland Schools! We loved checking out the new intermediate school and catching the big homecoming parade. This Friday, our KFIN and Arkansas National Guard Tailgate Tour heads to Harrisburg High School for the next High School Football Battle of the Week. McDonald’s Monopoly is coming back, which took us right back to peeling those stickers and thinking we were one french fry box away from a million dollars. In Gotcha Gossip, Madonna won seven VMAs, Avengers: Endgame topped the weekend box office again, and Nicole Scherzinger performed in Germany after burning her leg just an hour before the show. In Country Music News, Miranda Lambert drops teaser of new collaboration with Ella Langley, Lainey Wilson has lost her head, and Riley Green believes there is no place like home.

Brandon’s in dad panic mode: Kai turns 17 tomorrow! Kelly is on the hunt for candied fruit pastries. We’re also looking back at childhood habits that make us wonder, “How was that allowed?” Then Brandon and Kelly play “Did Ya Do It?” Brad Bobo from A-STATE Athletics stops by to get us ready for a huge week of Volleyball, Soccer, Football, and Hoops & Howls for Men's Basketball. We’re headed to Brookland tomorrow for the KFIN and Arkansas National Guard Tailgate Tour and homecoming parade. Plus, downtown Jonesboro streets begin closing tonight for the free BBQ & Music Festival—we’ve got the details. In entertainment news: new Taylor Swift music, a Glee reboot in the works, a baby for Taylor Lautner, dating rumors for Ella Langley and Tucker Wetmore, and three Tulsa shows for Garth Brooks. We’ve also got the latest on Jonathan Taylor Thomas and tonight’s Falcons–Packers game.

Brandon thinks Kelly needs a new hobby: ballroom dancing. Then a Toys “R” Us comeback sends them both down memory lane—120 new stores are planned before the holidays. Closer to home, Downtown Jonesboro’s first Meal on Main is October 22nd, with local food and live music around one long table under the lights. Tickets are $75 at downtownjonesboro.com, and seating is limited to 150. In Gotcha Gossip, Taylor Swift has a new single coming Friday, the coroner has ruled Hayden Panettiere’s death an accidental overdose, and Lionel Richie is recovering from a heart procedure. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” has broken the Hot 100 record with 23 weeks at number one. Plus, is Ella the mystery guest on Miranda Lambert’s “Snakeskin Boots”? And Dolly Parton’s estate is seeking a restraining order against her nephew over allegations he disputes. Joining us today on the KFIN Breakfast Club powered by Families Inc: 1) Doc Talk with Dr. Shane Speights – Why some people get sick and others don't, how cardio strengthens your immune system, and buyer beware--skin products containing mercury. 2) Alden Weeks with St. Bernards Foundation gets us ready for the Pink Warrior Walk and Survivor Parade celebrating survivors and those currently undergoing treatment. 100% of proceeds directly fund breast health services and mammograms for uninsured and underinsured individuals across Northeast Arkansas. Sign up – gopinkwarrior.com 3) Katie Dorton gets us ready for the 16th annual Downtown Jonesboro BBQ & Music Festival- this weekend! Be there for the BBQ, the music, food trucks, local vendors, & so much more! Grab the info - search Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest! 4) Casey Kidd with The Family Crisis Center – tells us all about "Backyard Bayou CajunFest '26” benefitting The Family Crisis Center. Includes unlimited Cajun-inspired food and beverages, live and silent auctions, a raffle, a donation drive, and live music. 100% of proceeds support the Family Crisis Center, providing emergency shelter, daily meals, trauma counseling, legal advocacy, and 24/7 hotline support to survivors of domestic and sexual violence across Northeast Arkansas. Get tickets and find out more NEAFamilyCrisisCenter .org 5) Wet Nose Wednesday with Dr. Kevin Reed and Vetcare – New drug that could expand your dogs lifespan. 6) Sgt. James Littlefield and Sgt. Kobe Brown - Arkansas National Guard.

Coach Ryan Pannone joins us to look back at his first season leading A-State Men’s Basketball, preview the new team, and talk Hoops & Howls on October 1. Kelly explains how she became “the birdwacker,” while Brandon finally posts his Parker McCollum pics—then starts second-guessing the glasses. We also get into Brandon’s repeat restaurant visits, Kelly’s LEGO flowers and hobbymaxxing, a food drive for Valley View students, and birthdays for Baywatch and Friends. Plus, Morgan Wallen GameDay rumors, a newlywed update from Lainey Wilson, and your chance to win Ian Munsick tickets!

Brandon tells us about meeting Parker McCollum backstage with our winner, Neeleigh Darty. Double B tries to blend into a record volleyball crowd, but Coach D finds him anyway. We recap our weekend food stops, Brandon and Kai’s shopping trip, the Toy Hall of Fame finalists, and Harrisburg Cheer’s traveling toilets. We remember JC Cox and the conversations we shared with him on A-State game days. Luke Bryan and Luke Combs finally have a song together, Jason Aldean has a new clothing line, and Carrie Underwood surprised a Guns N’ Roses crowd in Atlanta. Plus, could a rock album be next for Carrie?