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News; birthdays/events; are you more excited for the Superbowl or the Olympics...both? neither?; word of the day. News; a new shower trick that could make you smarter; which song best describes your life?; game: songs with laughter. News; generation z's work ethic is strong according to a new study; house and car maintenance to do in February; game: top songs from 1986. News; we'd love to hear from our listeners...what are you an expert in?; game: Superbowl trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Carrot Cake Day celebrates one of our favorite desserts. Carrots contain a natural sweetness that's just perfect for cake. Many historians believe the cake originated in the Middle Ages when sugar and other sweeteners were scarce carrots were used as a substitute. Eating carrots has a host of health benefits. Research shows they can reduce the risk of cancer, slow down the aging process, cleanse toxins from your body, and improve the condition of your teeth and gums...and adding some cream cheese frosting just make it delicious! 

Introducing Discover AWE Daily with Oprah and Dacher Keltner from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast Did you know that experiencing awe can improve your health and your overall well-being? Oprah talks with University of California, Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner to delve into his latest book "Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life." During this inspirational conversation Dacher explains how each of us has the potential to experience awe every single day and shares how encountering awe can lead us to greater fulfillment and happiness. Based on his extensive research Dacher outlines and describes what he calls the “Eight Wonders of Life” or the eight experiences that most commonly trigger awe. Throughout the discussion Oprah and Dacher each share their own deeply personal encounters with awe. BUY THE BOOK! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622175/awe-by-dacher-keltner/ 00:00:00 - Welcome Dacher Keltner, author of “Awe” 00:04:30 - Awe decreases depression 00:07:40 - Awe and death 00:10:20 - Finding awe everyday 00:11:05 - 8 awe experiences 00:20:20 - how Awe affects our health 00:21:36 - Awe vs gratitude 00:24:45 - How awe can heal divisions 00:26:50 - Making space for awe and kids 00:28:20 - Develop an awe practice 00:29:50 - Psychedelics and awe 00:36:00 - Everyone can experience awe The Science of Happiness Podcast What does it take to live a happier life? Learn research-tested strategies that you can put into practice today. Hosted by award-winning psychologist Dacher Keltner. Co-produced by PRX and UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/podcasts/series/the_science_of_happiness Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ Listen to the full podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tEVrfNp92a7lbjDe6GMLI https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-oprah-podcast/id1782960381 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

News; birthdays/events; carscrolling' is the new pause button; word of the day. News; game: quiz; game: feud; has a movie (or TV show) changed the way you live or do things because the message was so powerful? News; can't get motivated to get stuff done? host an "admin night"; were you the 'teacher's pet' at school...did that translate to the workplace?; would you hire a 'sleep coach'? News; have you/would you travel to a city (in the U.S.) just to see if their 'famous' food is all it's cracked up to be?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Heavenly Hash Day...the dessert that combines marshmallows (which can be a variety of marshmallows, marshmallow creme, or a combination of the 2) plus nuts, and chocolates into a heavenly mix. There are many ways to enjoy Heavenly Hash, including candy, ice cream, and fruit salads. The Elmer Candy Corporation of New Orleans invented heavenly hash in 1923 which was first introduced it as an Easter candy called the "Heavenly Hash Egg,".  You can make your own...lots of recipes available online...or for a lighter option, make a healthier Heavenly Hash. Use dark chocolate, fresh fruit, and low-fat yogurt or whipped cream.

News; birthdays/events; do you like "drive thru" animal parks?; word of the day. News; should the Superbowl be moved to Saturday?; game: songs with saxophones; reasons you don't your work done (Career Builder list) News; should AI songs be excluded from winning a Grammy?; game: scattergories; inventions you thought were silly...but they are actually genius! A&B each have one of the things on this list. News; how do you deal when your s.o. has completely opposite taste in food or music?; game: pop culture jeopardy; goodbye/fun facts....Brussel Sprouts Day...these green superfoods come with a plethora of health benefits and can put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle. They are produced mainly in the United States and Europe. Brussels sprouts were first found in the northern European region during the 5th century and were extremely popular in the southern Netherlands and eventually northern Europe. Then, in the late 18th century, French settlers brought Brussels sprouts to Louisiana, marking the beginning of the production of this crop. A Cornwall College study explains that a chemical in Brussels sprouts makes them taste bitter to people with a certain gene mutation....but if you just haven't had them in awhile because your mom boiled them and they were soggy and gross....give them another try and roast them!!

News; birthdays/events; have you ever 'made a deal' in a restaurant...where is the best place?; word of the day. News; do you put ketchup or salsa on anything that seems "wrong"?; game: songs with famous bass lines; what's the one expense that you absolutely hate paying every month?  News; what food does your mom/dad/granparent make that no one else can even touch?; game: song titles "my____"; funny feel good story of the day. News; game: movies trivia; motion sickness can occur in more places than just a car? (funny list); goodbye/fun facts....national puzzle day...With the advent of digital entertainment, some people may think that the common puzzle may be falling by the wayside. But National Puzzle Day is the perfect chance to go back to basics: do a jigsaw puzzle, solve a crossword puzzle or buy a Rubik's Cube, or you can even download dozen of puzzle games on your phone. While puzzles, as we know them today, are a fairly modern invention, the idea of taking words and using them creatively dates back to ancient Roman times. The first jigsaw puzzles were developed in the mid-1700s, by a British cartographer --John Spilsbury. He started by fastening a map of Europe onto some wood and then cutting out each country. These were then used to teach children about the different countries on the continent. Study after study shows that playing any type of puzzle, soduko, wordle etc is great for your keeping your brain young!"

News; birthdays/events; you couldn't pay me enough to (fill in the blank); word of the day. News; experts say we should be leaning in to our nostalgia/inner child; game: Shawshank Redemption movie quiz; if you job offered free snacks...which ones would make you happiest? News; what's your favorite Superbowl commerical of all time?; game: 3 word TV show descriptions; what movie 'gut punches' you every time? News; would you rather watch a 5 part TV series or a movie?; game: just over $1,000 pyramid-redemption; goodbye/fun facts....national kazoo day...The kazoo has a rich history and roots in African musical instruments. It became popular in the United States in the 1840s but the first kazoos were made by Thaddeus Von Clegg, a German clockmaker....by the 1930's the kazoo became a common element in American folk music, often seen in jug bands. By the 1970's rock musicians began using kazoos for their quirky sound, reflecting its influence and adaptability across various musical genres and if you can hum...you can play a kazoo! no talent required: and they are affordable--or you can make your own-all you need is a cardboard tube, wax paper, rubber bands, and scissors.

News; birthdays/events; besides kids or pets getting sick...what are some of the worst ways you woke up? Ashley's dad would use a bullhorn!; word of the day. News; game: password; have you ever learned an invented language?; strange laws from around the world. News; game: movie password; Brad's lightbulb problem; what do guys do on 'guys night' compared to what girls do on 'girls night'? News; game: just over $1,000 pyramid; only 1 American city made the list of "best nightlife"...according to Timeout list; goodbye/fun facts....national chocolate cake day...love at first bite, right?!?  In 1764, it was discovered that cocoa beans that are ground between stones make cocoa powder...so Dr. James Baker financially backed the production of grinding cocoa beans to make cocoa powder. This is the beginning of the company still known as Baker's chocolate. Then in the 1830s and 1840s, it was primarily a drink that you mixed with water but it wasn't even sweet. By the 1920s, the humble chocolate cake had become mainstream, and manufacturers began to sell the recipe outright. O. Duff and Sons released the first boxed chocolate cake, ready to eat – no baking required and in 1947 Betty Crocker released a pre-made chocolate cake mix. Ever heard of lavender-infused truffle or a Mexican chili chocolate? Bring out your inner gourmet chef and incorporate an exciting ingredient in your next chocolate cake.

News; birthdays/events; do you watch the 'sneak peek' Superbowl commercials or do you prefer to watch them during the game?; word of the day. News; what kind of 'boring things' do you do to entertain your kids?; game: quiz; game: feud. News; a funny new way to declutter...would you do this?; Buzzfead list - actors who were originally supposed to be 1st choice that went to someone else; are you comfortable scanning your life to "the cloud"...including sentimental items?  News; could you be completely silent for 8 days?; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day...which celebrates the joy of popping bubble wrap, a simple activity that brings immense pleasure and stress relief to many. The day also honors bubble wrap's crucial role in protecting fragile items during shipping, highlighting its versatility and importance beyond just packing material​​. The history of bubble wrap is quite fascinating. Invented in 1957 by engineers Alfred Fielding and Marc Chavannes, bubble wrap initially failed as a textured wallpaper. It wasn't until 1961 that its potential for packaging was realized. It found its first major use in protecting IBM 1401 computers during shipping....which obviously became a game changer for the shipping industry. But beyond packaging and stress relief, Bubble Wrap has been utilized in emergency medical settings--to prevent hypothermia, EMTs sometimes use Bubble Wrap as an insulator to wrap accident victims, demonstrating its surprising utility beyond shipping.  

News; birthdays/events; what happens when brick and mortar stores and Amazon collide?; word of the day. News; quirky habits...what's the quirkiest thing you do?; game: clips from classic TV shows; Buzzfeed list of roles that have either revitalized or ruined an actors career. News; do you prefer digital or paper notes?; game: songs with titles that repeat; baby names that are falling out of favor. News; when it comes to loading the dishwasher or loading the car for a vacation...is there a "right way"?; game: Rock&Roll Hall of Fame trivia; goodbye/fun facts....National Rhubarb Pie Day...though it may look similar to celery, the two are actually not related. Instead, rhubarb is surprisingly a part of the buckwheat family. Rhubarb is one of those tricky plants whose identity as a vegetable or fruit is controversial. Even though rhubarb is generally bitter, when its stalks are red, it has a sweeter taste.. Botanically, it is a vegetable, but in culinary circles, it is used as a fruit...although rhubarb is also used in savory dishes such as with fried pork chops. John Cleese and Marty Feldman even sang a whimsical rhubarb tart song.

News; birthdays/events; would you take a job that offered zero living costs AND it paid you...but there's a catch?; word of the day. News; have you ever entered a contest and won?; what item(s) are you constantly losing?; game: 3 word description of classic TV shows. News; do you like to make friends at work or just clock in and clock out?; the average person breaks the law 21 times a year...what was the last thing you did that you KNEW was wrong?; game: Sci Fi film names. News; if you love pickles...you're in luck because everything seems to be 'pickle flavored'; game: general trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national hot sauce day..Humans started using chili peppers and other such spices thousands of years ago, with many historians believing that chili peppers were one of the earliest plants harvested by humans. The first hot sauce to be available in a bottle appeared in shops in the state of Massachusetts in the year 1807, and then suddenly, hot sauce was everywhere and being added to everything. Tabasco sauce is one of the earliest brands to have come into existence that still exists today, being bottled and sold for the first time in 1868...The hottest pepper in the world is often considered to be the Carolina Reaper, with a Scoville rating of 2,000,000 (the average jalapeno pepper ranking at only 3,500 Scoville Heat Units)!

News; birthdays/events KATIE; do you like your initials on things...Ashley hates it!; word of the day. News; not into the Superbowl...what about the puppy bowl or the NFL Superbowl bad lip sync videos?; game: rock star's real names; do you like silence or noise when working...one of these is better than the other! News; do you add "family rules" to standard board games (funny list); game: is Ashley as smart as 5th grader?; are regional accents going away? News; over 52% of people have never deleted one thing from their devices....what?!?!?!; game: outburst; goodbye/fun facts....national cheesy socks day...It wasn't that long ago that socks were simply a utilitarian accessory that had no other purpose than keeping those feet warm or to show status--During the Middle Ages, socks were more than just practical clothing items; they were a symbol of wealth and social standing ...but today, socks have become a fashionable way for people to express themselves. And the more outrageous the better. Mismatched socks is another trend that has grown in popularity recently. It used to be that mismatched socks were simply an accident, but now they happen on purpose. 

News; birthdays/events; do you care more about the food/party or the actual game on Superbowl Sunday?; word of the day. News; game: pop music #1 1976 hits; would you use cayenne pepper to help you stay warm in the Winter?; places in the world where people are forbidden to go. News; game: songs with the word "me" in the title; if you figured out a secret company recipe/formula...would you share it?; what are some of the new emojis coming out? News; game: I should have known that yes or no?; what's your color personality?; goodbye/fun facts....National DJ Day might celebrate the work of our favorite disc jockeys, but it stems from the work of ONE famous jock: Alan Freed, who was known as 'Moondog'. This 1950s DJ, who coined the term 'rock and roll,'---so we celebrate the talents of all the disc jockeys, from those playing the 'Chicken Dance' for the millionth time at a wedding to the club DJ's that help create that party atmosphere to the radio personalities who work on the air. In 1909, Ray Newby, a 16-year-old college student started playing records from a small transmitter — long before the term 'disc jockey' is popularized....that happened in 1935 when Walter Winchell coined the term 'disc jockey.'

News; birthdays/events; things we learned in school that are rarely, if ever, taught today because they are considered useless; word of the day. News; the 'weekend equation' for the perfect weekend; game: quiz; game: feud. News; Brach's is bringing back the candy conversation Valentine's Hearts...with an update; would you (or have you ever) attempt to break a Guiness Book record? which record should A&B try to break?; the newest trend in de-cluttering. News; lots of people quit/start new jobs in January...what's the worst job you ever had?;  game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....national popcorn day. While it is unclear how far back in human history popcorn goes, a cave in New Mexico shows that popped kernels of corn may have been in use more than 5000 years ago. Corn has played an important role in the diets of many cultures, and has spread to be a worldwide phenomenon since it was imported from the new world. Did you know that the corn we eat and the corn we pop are two different varieties of maize? In fact, the corn you'd find on your dinner table is most likely unable to pop at all! Only one variety of corn is able to become popcorn--This particular corn variety has small ears, and the kernels burst when exposed to dry heat. In the early 1900's Louise Ruckheim added peanuts and molasses to popcorn to bring Cracker Jack to the world...today there are endless amounts of sweet and savory choices...or for a healthier option...just plain is great.

News; birthdays/events; game: TV shows audio; word of the day. News; what skills take only a few minutes to learn but can come in handy your entire life?; Mind the gap pt 1; Mind the gap pt 2. News; would you rather admit your age, weight, or salary?; textured treadmills?; have you noticed the NFL pre game tunnel is turning into a fashion show. News; Matthew McConaughey is kind of sort of standing up to A.I.; we talked about neighborhood factory smells...what about neighborhood sounds?; goodbye/fun facts....National Quinoa Day...a known superfood, quinoa is full of dietary fiber and proteins. Originally cultivated in South America, the popularity of the grain spread in the U.S. as a gluten-free alternative to wheat and wheat-based dishes. Quinoa has been cultivated for thousands of years by the Andean people. In an area where few crops could survive, quinoa grew easily. A particularly resilient plant, quinoa can survive drought, hail, high salinity, wind, and frost, which is a good thing in a place like the Andes. Most commercial quinoa will already be washed and have the saponin removed but it's a good idea to rinse it just before you use it. 

News; birthdays/events COACH; do you use different sponges in your house to clean different things? (Ashley does!!); word of the day. News; game: celebrity authors; double standard: if baseball players can throw balls into the stands...why is it not okay for football players to do it?; most popular sandwich in the U.S. News; game: what year was it?; underhanded insults/phrases that people use which come across really rude; "Karen" is so yesterday!! News; game: popular songs lyrics; do you check in with your loved ones every day or several days a week?; goodbye/fun facts....National Bagel Day pays homage to this dense and delectable bread, celebrating the diverse range of bagels now available and the history of a type of bread that is over 600 years old--they've been around since the 14th century and were first recorded as being handed out to women who had just undergone childbirth in Poland and today bagels can be found just about anywhere: breakfast joints, coffee shops, supermarkets and of course deli's. Bagels made the jump to America with a massive Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s that firmly entrenched itself in New York City where it thrived but they didn't make their way to the national scale until the mid 20th-century where automation made mass manufacturing much more efficient. If you see the word beigel, then it's not a typo, bagels are also known as beigels, it's just the old fashioned spelling. The name bagel itself also comes from the German for 'bracelet'.