Episodios

  • Jay Thomas Show: "Lawn and Garden, Male Cheerleaders and Law and Order" 8-13-25

    Jay Thomas Show: "Lawn and Garden, Male Cheerleaders and Law and Order" 8-13-25
    Aug 13 2025
    The Jay Thomas Show from Wednesday August 13th, 2025. Guests include Don Kinzler and CC Sheriff Jesse Jahner. Plus your calls and emails.
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    1 h y 58 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: "Letters, Latest News and More" 8-12-25

    Jay Thomas Show: "Letters, Latest News and More" 8-12-25
    Aug 12 2025
    The Jay Thomas Show from Tuesday August 12th, 2025. Guests include WDAY News Dir. Ken Duffy and a Moorhead PD presser with Chief Chris Helmick and other agencies.
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    2 h y 5 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: "Drugs, Downtown and Dancing" 8-11-25

    Jay Thomas Show: "Drugs, Downtown and Dancing" 8-11-25
    Aug 11 2025
    The Jay Thomas Show from Monday August 11th, 2025. Guests include SGT. Jerrod Wagner, Rocky Schneider and Bridgette Readel.
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    2 h y 1 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: Tim Flakoll Guest Hosts 8-8-25

    Jay Thomas Show: Tim Flakoll Guest Hosts 8-8-25
    Aug 8 2025
    The Jay Thomas Show from Friday August 8th 2025. Guests host Tim Flakoll and guests include Jesse Jahner, Austen Schauer, Richard Schock, Lt Col. Shirley Olgeirson (Ret.), Jen Kruse and your calls.
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    2 h y 6 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: Crime, Courts and Common Sense: The Jay Thomas Show Talks Justice 8-7-25

    Jay Thomas Show: Crime, Courts and Common Sense: The Jay Thomas Show Talks Justice 8-7-25
    Aug 7 2025
    📝 Episode Summary: On today’s high-octane episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives into the swirling conversation around crime, justice, and accountability in Fargo and beyond. He breaks down a chaotic weekend that saw violent assaults and public frustration over legal leniency. Sheriff Jesse Jahner joins the show, cutting his family vacation short to address the recent downtown Fargo assault, miscommunication between agencies, and what his office is doing to improve emergency response coordination. Then, Cass County State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik steps into the studio for an intense, honest, and sometimes fiery discussion about plea deals, prosecutorial discretion, community outrage, and the limits of the justice system. Oh, and don't worry—Jay still finds time to roast Gen Z for bringing their parents to job interviews and drops some hilarious personal stories involving boot repair, old school job applications, and his first CD purchase (spoiler: it’s pure 80s). ⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps: [2:15] – 🎶 WeFest kicks off, Hardy headlines, and country music talk [2:37] – 🚨 Sheriff Jesse Jahner preview: Violent assault in downtown Fargo [3:44] – ⚖️ State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik joins at 3:05 PM to talk court frustrations [6:06] – 🧽 New advertiser shoutout: Kenny from Mobile Clean Truck Wash [6:59] – 🍼 Gen Z & job interviews… with their parents?! Jay reacts [14:00] – 🎙️ Jay’s first job interview: Montgomery Ward at age 16 [24:09] – 👮 Sheriff Jahner explains what really happened downtown [39:00] – 🔍 Downtown safety: Is Fargo safe after dark? [50:03] – ⚖️ State’s Attorney Kim Hegvik defends plea deals and legal nuances [1:24:00] – 💵 Why are court fines waived? Kim discusses fines vs deterrents [1:51:16] – 🥩 $100 gift card giveaway to Soccer Meats [1:59:25] – 🎤 Rapid-fire personal Q&A with Kim and Jay: first CDs, karaoke songs, and favorite concerts 👥 Guest List (Full Names & Titles): Jesse Jahner – Cass County Sheriff Kim Hegvik – Cass County State’s Attorney Chris Coste – Manager, FM RedHawks Baseball Team Rodney B. – Co-host (frequent contributor) Eric (Caller) – Shared personal work story Jason (Caller) – Discussed community service and justice reform Chuck (Caller) – Winner of $100 Soccer Meats gift card 🎧 Why You Should Listen: This episode is a full buffet of local insight, tough conversations, and Jay’s signature blend of no-nonsense radio and heartfelt community commentary. Whether you're fired up about crime policy, nostalgic about your first…
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    2 h y 6 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: Rain, Rage and Radio: Fargo in the Hot Seat 8-6-25

    Jay Thomas Show: Rain, Rage and Radio: Fargo in the Hot Seat 8-6-25
    Aug 6 2025
    📋 Episode Summary: On this stormy, jam-packed episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives deep into a weekend of chaos in Fargo—from relentless rains and flooding frustrations to a brutal downtown assault that’s rocking city leadership. With passionate callers, weather updates from Dean Wysocki, lawn and garden tips from Don Kinsler, and candid insight from Fargo City Commissioner Michelle Turnberg, Jay keeps the conversation unfiltered and real. Expect debates over police leadership, citizen safety, and, of course, plenty of classic Jay sarcasm. Whether you're a Fargo local or just love small-town drama with big energy, this episode delivers the heat like a summer thunderstorm. ⏱️ Standout Moments & Timestamps: 0:00–2:18 – 🎱 Opening Sponsor Plug + Game Room Gold from Hot Spring Spas 2:18–4:15 – ⚠️ Breaking News: Downtown Fargo assault rocks the community 6:18–6:51 – 🔥 “This stuff stinks to high heaven” – Jay on the weekend beatdown 8:33–10:55 – 💦 Flooded streets, garbage chaos, and Jay's backyard pool saga 12:25–15:21 – 🚰 Listeners call in: Drainage systems, stormwater stress, and infrastructure overload 19:08–21:11 – 🚗 First responders plea: Stop driving through flooded roads 21:20–24:42 – ⚡ Meteorologist Dean Wysocki drops the severe weather truth bombs 26:00–2:00:29 – 🌪️ Full Weather Forecast + Listener banter + Jay's signature frustration with TV meteorologist pacing 3:00:00–3:50:00 – 🔥 Michelle Turnberg joins: Downtown violence, missing leadership, and police chief under fire 3:51:00–End – 🕵️ Fallout: Chief Zibolski on the ropes, city communication crisis, and public safety concerns Throughout – 📞 Fiery caller reactions, personal flood horror stories, and bursts of Jay-brand honesty 👥 Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Doug – Listener with thoughts on coordinated violence Darren – Brings the dark humor: "Only thing open at 2 a.m. is legs and the ER" Dean Wysocki – WDAY Chief Meteorologist, weighing in on LRC forecasts and storm patterns Commissioner Michelle Turnberg – Fargo City Commissioner, calling for change at the top Don Kinsler – NDSU Cass County Extension Horticulturist, giving expert lawn & garden advice Multiple Callers – Residents of Fargo & surrounding communities sharing real-time stories, flooding concerns, and opinions on local leadership 🌟 Podcast Highlights: 🎧 “People sightseeing in high-clearance vehicles were making flood damage worse—stop it!” 🎧 “I’m not allowed to talk to officers? Since when!?” 🎧 “Downtown is not safe anymore—especially after dark.” 🎧 “The public is losing trust. We need leadership, not silence.” 🎧 “You’re not…
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    2 h y 1 m
  • Jay Thomas Show: Storms, Shootings, and Shakeups: Fargo Chief in the Hot Seat 8-5-25

    Jay Thomas Show: Storms, Shootings, and Shakeups: Fargo Chief in the Hot Seat 8-5-25
    Aug 5 2025
    🎧 Listen & Subscribe Find The Jay Thomas Show on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for bold talk, local insight, and Jay's unfiltered takes on Fargo's biggest headlines. 🧵 Episode Summary Jay Thomas dives headfirst into a whirlwind of topics shaking up Fargo: escalating street violence, a fractured city leadership, controversial policing decisions, and, yes—plenty of thunder in the skies and the studio. The episode kicks off with a hot tub ad and a lightning-fast update on broken phone lines in the studio, but quickly transitions to hard-hitting coverage of two major shootings in downtown Fargo. With emotions running high, Jay and his guests critique the city's response, particularly from Police Chief Dave Zabolski and Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. What follows is a blistering, passionate community reckoning, filled with listener emails, phone texts, and commentary questioning Fargo's leadership during crisis. Jay calls for change, transparency, and local leadership that knows the streets. Also on the docket: WeFest weather warnings ⛈️ A serious nostalgia trip about 70s McDonald's Happy Meals 🍔 A legendary burger cook-off 🍔🏆 And one of the best dad jokes in podcast history 🦎 🕓 Standout Moments with Timestamps [2:10] – Breaking news: downtown shootings and press conference fallout. [5:13] – Interview recap with Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney on the city’s shaky handling. [10:31] – Jay questions why police phones failed during crisis. [17:10] – Public safety fears: Who's in charge when chaos erupts? [19:15] – Jay proposes replacing the police chief—“It’s time.” [26:12] – Wysocki’s weather forecast for WeFest: hot, humid, and stormy. [33:25] – Full replay of Scott Hennen’s interview with Mayor Mahoney: frank, raw, revealing. [45:00] – Press conference strategy breakdown—Who should lead? Who’s to blame? [47:45] – News Director Ken Duffy joins live for a detailed post-press conference report. [52:00] – Heated debate: mayor vs. police chief vs. the people. [1:00:05] – Calls to clean house at city hall and police department grow louder. [1:27:16] – Phones still down—Jay goes full old-school radio with email and text-only commentary. [1:43:17] – Surprise nostalgia bomb: McDonald’s adult Happy Meals & Hamburgler flashbacks. [1:59:38] – Dad Joke of the Day: “Why don’t lizards go on dates? Reptile dysfunction.” 💥🦎 👥 Guests & Contributors Dean Wysocki – WDAY Chief Meteorologist Ken Duffy – WDAY News Director Dr. Tim Mahoney – Mayor of Fargo (via Scott Hennen interview) Scott Hennen – Host of “What’s On Your Mind” radio show Commissioner…
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    2 h
  • Jay Thomas Show: Chaos, Questions, and a Chief on Day Off: Fargo Reacts to a Violent Weekend 8-4-25

    Jay Thomas Show: Chaos, Questions, and a Chief on Day Off: Fargo Reacts to a Violent Weekend 8-4-25
    Aug 4 2025
    🎧 Episode Description: In this high-octane episode of The Jay Thomas Show, Jay dives deep into the aftermath of a violent weekend in Fargo, North Dakota. With two separate fatal shootings and rising public outrage, all eyes turned to the Fargo Police Department’s delayed press conference—and the city’s leadership’s response. Jay breaks down the emotional community reaction, grills city officials, and hosts a wave of furious callers, reporters, and local voices who all want answers. From public safety to plea deals, police accountability to city hall silence, this episode captures a community on edge and a city government under pressure. 🔥 Heated. Raw. Unfiltered. 🧑‍💼 Guests Featured (in order of appearance): Vinny from Hot Spring Spas & Pool Tables – opening sponsor segment Jay Thomas – host Ronnie – co-host Chief David Zibolski – Fargo Police Chief Captain Bill Ahfeldt – Fargo Police Investigations Division Commander Dr. Tim Mahoney – Mayor of Fargo (appears informally during the press conference) Matt Henson – WDAY TV News Reporter Ken Duffy – News Director, WDAY Radio Mark from Fargo – caller Pete, Denton, Tammy, Tom, Rob, Jim, Dwayne, Arman, Gerald, Mike, John, Rich, Gary – concerned local callers Tammy (former Arizona commissioner) – caller & communications expert Joe & Kit – callers Various other Fargo-area residents – through emails and call-ins ⏱️ Standout Timestamps: 00:00 – 02:15 | Vinny & Jay talk saunas, health, and winter wellness 02:16 – 10:40 | Breaking news: two fatal shootings in Fargo; public unrest begins 10:41 – 30:00 | Live reaction to Fargo Police Department’s delayed press conference 30:01 – 49:45 | Chief Zibolski and Captain Alfeldt speak; announce suspect: Tyreke Jones 49:46 – 55:00 | Ken Duffy & Matt Henson challenge police leadership’s communication failures 55:01 – 1:12:00 | Jay reacts to press conference tone; calls flood in with outrage 1:12:01 – 1:40:00 | Community members slam police response, plea deals, and city leadership 1:40:01 – 1:55:00 | Former commissioner Tammy critiques “communications disaster” 1:55:01 – 2:10:00 | Calls for resignations; spotlight on crime stats and public safety 2:10:01 – 2:20:00 | Heated calls: is Fargo really “safe”? 2:20:01 – 2:40:00 | Debate over gang ties, firearms policy, and city accountability 2:40:01 – 3:00:00 | Jay & callers preview fiery Fargo City Commission meeting 3:00:01 – End | Emails flood in, bench controversy downtown, and “Unicorn Watch” caller brings levity 📰 Episode Highlights: 🔥 Controversy: Fargo…
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    2 h y 17 m