Jay Thomas Show: "Mud, Motors & Memorials: Guest Host Jason Berg Rolls Into Summer" (5-23-25)

This week on The Jay Thomas Show, we cruise into Memorial Day weekend with horsepower, hometown heroes, and a whole lot of hot takes! From Red River Valley Speedway thrills to heartfelt tributes, Guest Host Jason Berg brings stories that swerve between serious and side-splitting. We talk tornado tales, the wienermobile in Alaska (yep, you read that right), and a sneak peek at a brand-new $11M Colfax event center. Plus, Nancy Kelly drops in with news on her brother’s legacy project at the Cooper House and shares the latest from Labor Masters. Top it off with racing updates, local shout outs, Memorial Day reflections, and a cracked-screen sprint car moment that'll have you shaking your head. 💥 Catch it all here, with these standout moments you don’t want to miss: ⏱ Timestamps for Standout Moments: [00:00 - 06:40] – "Hot Tub Vinnie and the Headphone Fiasco"Jay kicks things off with tech struggles and a warm shoutout to local sponsor Hot Springs Spas. Total chaos and charm. [10:15 - 18:50] – "Spring Flooding & Burn Ban Woes"The guys dive into Cass County weather drama, campfire bans, and budget cuts that could cancel camping trips. [29:00 - 35:20] – "Jay’s Cell Phone Takes Flight"Sprint car prep gets wild when Jay’s phone literally falls off the car and cracks on impact. OtterBox fans, unite! [47:45 - 1:10:00] – "Track Talk with Nick Skalicky"Racing season ramps up! Fireworks, racing classes, world of outlaws, and Donny Schatz hype—this is a must-listen for race fans. [1:10:30 - 1:24:20] – "Memorial Day Reflections & Small-Town Traditions"From planting flowers to cleaning cemeteries, Jay and Jason reflect on honoring veterans and the meaning behind the long weekend. [1:24:30 - 1:37:00] – "Nancy Kelly Talks Labor Masters & Cooper House Transformation"Heartwarming interview about her late brother’s dream becoming a reality through community support and home builder donations. [1:38:15 - 1:50:00] – "Tornado Tales & Colfax Memories"Jay shares jaw-dropping memories from a childhood tornado in Colfax that changed everything. [1:51:00 - End] – "Wienermobiles, and Racing Dreams Ashley Tavares"Hot dog-shaped vehicles in Alaska, a wild California fraud scheme, and Jay’s love for racing wrap the show with laughs and grit.