The Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Show

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The Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Show is the No. 1 morning show in the Greater Danbury market, airing every weekday from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM on the legendary Home of Rock & Roll, i95 WRKI-FM. Ethan Carey and Lou Milano are live and local, bringing comedy and insight to each day's most relevant stories from Connecticut and bordering New York.

Episodes

  1. 5h ago

    Thursday, May 28 - Nuru Massage

    A bunch of weird and very 2026 trends are colliding all at once right now, and honestly, society feels like it’s moving at full speed into some strange new era. One trend that’s blowing up with Gen Z and millennials is people throwing full-on parties to celebrate plastic surgery procedures. We’re not talking about quiet recoveries anymore. People are hosting “boob job reveal” parties, nose job celebrations and even themed get-togethers complete with cakes, decorations and games. Social media is filled with videos of people proudly unveiling their cosmetic work like it’s a graduation party or gender reveal. It really shows how much attitudes around plastic surgery have changed. Years ago people hid it. Now they’re turning it into content. Speaking of strange pop culture moments, Robert Pattinson is reportedly set to play former “To Catch a Predator” host Chris Hansen in an upcoming movie called “Primetime.” That alone sounds like something somebody made up on the internet, but apparently it’s real. Pattinson continues to pick the most random and unpredictable projects imaginable. Meanwhile, Florida once again delivered one of the most aggressively Florida crime stories ever. A 33-year-old man named Clayton Warren was arrested after police say he broke into a store in the middle of the night using a chainsaw to steal around $12,000 worth of Pokémon cards. Imagine explaining to your grandparents that collectible Pokémon cards have now become valuable enough to inspire chainsaw burglaries. In another bizarre moment, fashion designer Jeremy Scott got a huge reaction after dramatically ripping up an A.I.-written commencement speech during a graduation event. The crowd apparently loved it, which says a lot about how nervous people are becoming about artificial intelligence creeping into creative spaces. Ironically, while some people are rejecting A.I., others are embracing it in ways that sound pretty dystopian. More young boys and men are reportedly creating A.I.-powered digital girlfriends online, and some experts worry it could seriously damage how they learn to build real-life relationships and social skills. And because the universe enjoys chaos, an alcoholic version of Fresca called “Fresca Hard” is now hitting stores. There are four flavors, a 12-pack costs around 18 bucks, and early reviews online are already calling it “the seltzer of the summer.” At least one wholesome thing managed to break through the noise. A viral video making the rounds online shows a young guy and girl creating music together despite having absolutely zero instruments or equipment. No fancy setup, no expensive gear, just pure talent and creativity. Honestly, that might be the most refreshing story out of all of this.

    44 min
  2. 1d ago

    Wednesday, May 27 - No One Likes Ann Hathaway

    According to recent reports, NASA says it’s moving forward with plans to build a permanent moon base that could eventually function like a full-blown city with humans living there full-time by the year 2032. The project would reportedly involve help from private companies, including a deal connected to Jeff Bezos and his space company ambitions. The idea sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie, but NASA believes long-term living on the moon could become a reality sooner than people think. Meanwhile, actress Anne Hathaway recently shared a surprising personal story during a podcast appearance, revealing that she was actually blind in one eye for several years earlier in her life. Hathaway didn’t go into extreme detail, but fans online were shocked by the revelation since she’s never really spoken publicly about it before. Speaking of celebrities, if you happened to see headlines claiming Barry Gibb from the Bee Gees had died, you can relax. The rumors making the rounds online are completely false and appear to be yet another celebrity death hoax spreading across social media. Then there’s Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who once again found himself trending online after posting a bizarre video from a visit to Dr. Mehmet Oz’s house. In the clip, RFK Jr. casually picks up two black snakes that were mating on the patio and continues holding them even after they start biting his hand. You can hear his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, repeatedly telling him to stop while the whole thing unfolds. Internet reaction has been exactly what you’d expect. Over in New York City, a new workout craze is combining brains and bruises. It’s called chess boxing, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. Competitors alternate between rounds of actual boxing and rounds of competitive chess during an 11-round match. One minute you’re throwing punches in the ring, the next you’re trying to think three moves ahead at a chessboard. Organizers say it tests both physical endurance and mental focus at the same time. The United States Postal Service also announced that the popular 2018 Mister Rogers stamps are making a comeback, which is good news for collectors and nostalgic TV fans alike. And finally, a school in Tennessee is taking heat online after holding an outdoor graduation ceremony with a “rain or shine” policy and apparently no backup plan in place. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Mother Nature decided to test that policy with a massive downpour during last weekend’s ceremony, leaving graduates, families, and faculty completely soaked. Sometimes the phrase “rain or shine” really should come with a Plan B.

    52 min
  3. 2d ago

    Tuesday, May 26 - Hooty Hoot

    First up, Hooters is apparently trying to reinvent itself a bit. The chain is working on finding that awkward middle ground between “you’ve definitely heard of us for one reason” and “hey, we’re actually kind of trying to be family-friendly now.” The plan seems to lean into more of a sporty, beach-themed vibe while dialing things back a notch. On top of that, they’re also trying to lure back customers who actually showed up for the food in the first place by going back to the drawing board on their sauces. So yes, wings and dipping sauces may be getting a bit of a reset. Meanwhile in Houston, things have gotten tense between a local man and the police union. A police union there is being accused of harassing a man online and labeling him a “snitch” after he posted video showing officers allegedly doing donuts in a patrol vehicle in the snow. The man who shared the footage, Hamon Brown, has been speaking out, and Police Union President Doug Griffith has also weighed in on the situation as the back-and-forth continues to gain attention. Over on the internet’s never-ending “what are we arguing about now” circuit, a woman has gone viral after posting a video questioning whether tipping is really necessary at a self-serve frozen yogurt shop. As you can imagine, the comment section immediately did what comment sections do best: completely split in every possible direction. In more extreme news, a female paraglider in Austria had a terrifyingly close call when a small plane actually flew through her parachute canopy while she was mid-air. She managed to capture the entire incident on her own camera, deployed her emergency parachute, and thankfully landed safely in a grassy area. And finally, Jack Osbourne is pushing back at critics of digital legacy technology, saying his father, Ozzy Osbourne, had actually given his approval to the idea of being recreated digitally for future concert experiences. According to Jack, this wasn’t some out-of-nowhere concept—it was something Ozzy was open to as part of keeping performances alive in a new way.

    54 min
  4. May 21

    Thursday, May 21 - Jones BBQ and Foot Massage

    Eversource is reportedly pushing for a double-digit rate increase by next summer, a move that’s already raising eyebrows across Connecticut as residents brace for another hit to their utility bills. Meanwhile, a concerning trend is emerging in the state with underage sports betting on the rise — with reports suggesting kids as young as seven are somehow getting involved, sparking serious questions about access and oversight. On the retail front, malls across Connecticut continue to struggle, though the Danbury Fair Mall is still holding strong compared to many others in the region. In entertainment, the boys sit down for a conversation with Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock, and Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves also joins the show in his weekly segment to talk local issues. Things also take a turn into the strange and unexplained, with claims from two CIA-affiliated scientists suggesting the U.S. government may have recovered bodies from multiple alien species after alleged UFO crashes — adding more fuel to the ongoing mystery conversation around extraterrestrial life. Actor Glen Powell shares a wild story about a fan encounter that went completely off the rails, while the boys debate a high-stakes question: would you agree to be blindfolded for 24 hours in exchange for $10 million? There’s also a bizarre celebrity headline floating around that Jessica Simpson once flew first class while her children sat in coach, sparking plenty of online reaction. Elsewhere, New York City saw a major explosion and fire yesterday, adding to a chaotic news cycle across the region. And speaking of chaos, beach season in the Northeast is already getting out of hand with reports of violence at some shore spots. The boys also dive into lighter topics, including a list of everyday things that somehow feel embarrassing for no real reason, plus a viral story out of Colorado involving a woman accused of stealing pies from a local farm stand. And finally, a Harvard scientist is raising eyebrows with a theoretical warning about what an alien invasion could look like — and according to him, it wouldn’t be calm or controlled… it would be pure global chaos.

    51 min
  5. May 14

    Thursday, May 14 - Stand Up Comedian Robert Kelly & Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves

    Thursday, May 14 – Dude, Stop Wearing Flip Flops The boys are joined by longtime friend of the show, stand-up comedian Robert Kelly. Danbury Mayor Roberto Alves is live in-studio for “Ask the Mayor.” For Throwback Thursday, here’s a viral Instagram clip showing a woman appearing on Canadian television back in 1957 as she explains a brand-new cultural sensation at the time… pizza. It’s one of those time-capsule moments that reminds you how every “obvious” thing today was once completely foreign. In Texas, a family says they feel trapped inside their own home after being terrorized by a swarm of bees. According to them, there’s a hive located in a nearby creek, and they’re hoping it will be fumigated before the situation gets even worse. Here’s Marina Flores describing what it’s like dealing with the constant presence of bees surrounding her house. Meanwhile, a woman has gone viral after showing off the contents of what she calls a “human mystery bag” she bought at Petco. A former employee claims the store essentially fills these with clearance items they need to move quickly. Here’s the clip of her opening the bag and revealing what she got inside. Happy National Dance Like a Chicken Day—because yes, that is apparently a real thing. Over on TikTok, a woman is going viral after posting a tearful video explaining how upsetting she finds men wearing flip-flops. The emotional reaction has now racked up nearly 30 million views, and yes, she is genuinely crying in the clip. Here’s the viral moment. In Florida, Nicole Schular is now in custody after allegedly stealing a Red Bull delivery truck and leading officers on a multi-county chase. During the pursuit, a police helicopter can be heard describing her in real time—and, at one point, even making a pointed comment about her footwear as officers moved in to make the arrest. On the entertainment side, the trailer dropped for Will Ferrell’s new golf comedy series on Netflix, titled “The Hawk.” Ferrell plays an aging pro golfer attempting a comeback, with Molly Shannon cast as his ex-wife. Over on the New Heights podcast, Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live was asked a question by Travis Kelce that only someone in his particular relationship situation could truly appreciate—specifically, being the less-famous partner. Jost’s response did not disappoint. And finally, here’s a wild bit of rock-and-roll trivia: Jimi Hendrix and Joe Pesci were actually in the same band in the 1960s—though not at the same time. Early in their careers, both briefly played guitar for Joey Dee and the Starliters, best known for the hit “Peppermint Twist.” To close it out, there was a tense moment on the CBS Evening News last night. While Tony Dokoupil was reporting live from Taiwan, his cameraman suffered a medical emergency. The broadcast abruptly cut back to New York, where an unprepared Matt Gutman was left handling the transition in real time.

    56 min
  6. May 13

    Wednesday, May 13 - Microbiomes

    Steve Hilton, the British-born Republican running for governor of California, is getting absolutely roasted online after posting a photo on X saying he was enjoying a “street taco.” The problem? People quickly noticed he was holding what appeared to be a hard-shell fast-food taco that looked like it came from a drive-thru instead of an actual street vendor. Critics online immediately piled on, basically accusing him of trying to cosplay as a California local while holding the culinary equivalent of a Tuesday night Taco Bell regret. Meanwhile, MrBeast recently posted a thought experiment that has been melting people’s brains online for the past couple of weeks. The question is simple but evil: every person on Earth secretly presses either a red or blue button. If more than half choose blue, everyone survives. But if fewer than half choose blue, only the people who picked red survive. So what do you choose? Trust humanity and hit blue, or assume everyone else is selfish and save yourself with red? The boys also share audio from two hosts on The Hill passionately arguing over the scenario like it’s an actual global emergency. Out in Southern California, Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has reportedly pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government before resigning from office. What remains unclear is exactly why China allegedly needed a secret political operative in Arcadia of all places. Former U.S. government official Samantha Vinograd weighed in on the bizarre situation. Elsewhere on the internet, a mom on Instagram has gone viral for explaining that her daughter suffers from something called “car ranch,” which sounds fake but apparently refers to kids leaving an unbelievable amount of junk, snacks, and chaos inside vehicles. At the University of Central Florida, a commencement speech took a rough turn after a speaker referred to A.I. as “the next Industrial Revolution,” prompting loud boos from students in the crowd who are apparently already exhausted by hearing about artificial intelligence. And finally, happy 76th birthday to Stevie Wonder, whose unbelievable career includes multiple number-one hits dating all the way back to when he was just 13 years old. Meanwhile, graduates at North Carolina State University got the surprise of a lifetime when a wealthy donor announced he was paying off the student loans of more than 200 students in honor of his late father.

    48 min
4.9
out of 5
14 Ratings

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The Ethan, Lou & Large Dave Show is the No. 1 morning show in the Greater Danbury market, airing every weekday from 5:30 AM to 10:00 AM on the legendary Home of Rock & Roll, i95 WRKI-FM. Ethan Carey and Lou Milano are live and local, bringing comedy and insight to each day's most relevant stories from Connecticut and bordering New York.

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