Tim Phillips Show, 10/1/26
6:10
A new survey by Lending Tree reveals that 71% of parents have financially supported their adult children. 44% have done so in the past two years. Other findings:
- Half of Gen Zers and 41% of millennials say they receive financial support from their parents
- 32% of parents send money to their adult kids multiple times a month
-30% of parents expect to keep helping indefinitely or as long as needed.
- top things parents cover for their adult kids ... food (53%) followed by cell phone bills (35%) and Internet or other subscriptions (35%)
- 33% of parents who helped in the past two years say they gave their adult children at least $2,500.
- Among people who received parental help, 38% say their living expenses would be difficult or impossible to manage without it
6:30
Reynolds Market Deal of the Day: Bananas 49 cents per pound
Throwback Thursday to 2015
I TRUST YOU ROB THOMAS
MOVIES
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Jurassic World $652,270,625 |
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Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens $651,967,269 |
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Avengers: Age of Ultron $459,005,868 |
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Inside Out |
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Furious 7 |
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American Sniper |
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Minions |
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 |
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The Martian |
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Cinderella |
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Spectre |
TV SHOWS
1 NCIS CBS 12.8
2 Sunday Night Football NBC 12.6
3 The Big Bang Theory CBS 12.5
4 Thursday Night Football 10.6
5 Empire FOX 10.2
6 NCIS: New Orleans CBS 9.4
7 Dancing with the Stars ABC 8.8
8 Blue Bloods CBS 8.4
9 The Voice: Monday NBC 8.2
10. The X-Files FOX
The New England Patriots won Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, defeating the Seattle Seahawks 28-24. The game took place on February 1, 2015
The Kansas City Royals were the World Series champions in 2015. They defeated the New York Mets in five games. This marked their first World Series title since 1985. The Royals won Game 5 in the 12th inning with a five-run outburst, tying the Mets in the 9th
Warriors beat the Cavaliers 4-2 in the NBA finals
7:15
What’s a 10/10 life experience you must have at least once in your life? (AskReddit)
A common theme … real, extended time off.
Some responses:
The time between getting a job offer and the actual start date. I had around a month in between and went on vacation, and it was the best I’ve ever felt mentally.
Absolute freedom for a length of time long enough to not think about your next obligation. When I left college I worked for a few months, saved up a few k and went to go backpacking in Southeast Asia with no return ticket. Trip ended up being just over four months before I came home, but the way I felt in those days when all I knew was that I was about to go on an adventure and had nothing from my normal life to stress me out is something I’ll never forget. Legit felt like I was floating through my days. It was amazing.
I had 23 days off in a row this summer. First time in 20 years. It was great — 10/10.
Extended travel for a few months with nothing pre-planned except tomorrow's accommodations.
Traveling to someplace with a different culture, religion, etc. You learn things about yourself and the world. Doesn’t need to be far, just far enough. A 10/10 for me.
Love. It is fleeting, but the time you have with it is amazing.
Living alone.
Accomplishing something you didn't think you were capable of. It's such an amazing feeling to give something your all and actually do it.
Hearing "I'm proud of you" from someone you look up to.
A road trip with your friends.
A true friend
Skydiving. Seeing and facing the earth from that perspective.
Hiking in the Dolomites.
Kayaking on an empty lake surrounded by mountains.
Logging off your phone for an extended period of time.
Holding your newborn baby.
The Northern Lights
Using a bidet. My wife insisted we get one, and it changed my life.
7:30
Tim's News You Can't Use
A new Talker Research survey found nearly half of office workers are "career cushioning," meaning they're quietly exploring other career options just in case their current job doesn't work out. In fact, 77% say they've already started preparing for a potential Plan B. The biggest motivations? Doing work they actually enjoy, having a less stressful lifestyle, or simply being ready if they lose their current job. Even though many workers surveyed said they feel pretty secure where they are, they also say their jobs have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, thanks to things like AI, new technology, shifting responsibilities, and even layoffs. Bottom line: workers aren't necessarily looking to quit, but they're making sure they have a parachute packed just in case.
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Candy company Brach’s is known for its divisive candy corn and decided to drop a fragrance for the Halloween staple. Well, it sold out…so Brach’s is dropping a second batch! You can buy Ode to Candy Corn for $22 at CandyCornSeason.com beginning tomorrow. If you’re a fan of candy corn, you may want to snag it before it sells out again.
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Totally the Bomb says Tombstone is launching a new limited-edition Candy Corn pizza for Halloween. Each kit comes with a pepperoni or five-cheese pizza, Candy Corn and preparation instructions. Customers add the candy themselves. Tombstone calls the promotion “The Pizza Nobody Asked For.” Tombstone is releasing the kits on October 2nd, October 9th and October 23rd. They are available while supplies last.
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Adweek says KFC has launched a 30-minute game show called "Don't Crack". It features fans competing to prove their devotion to fried chicken. The 30 contestants were selected from 50,000 applicants who responded to the campaign question, “How Much Do You Believe in Chicken?” The show's challenges include navigating obstacles blindfolded, performing “acts of devotion” and pointing laser headsets at a golden egg. A $65,000 grand prize is part of the show.
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A pizzeria in Las Vegas has gone viral on social media for serving a $50 pizza-wrapped cheesesteak that feeds four people. The viral menu item — offered by Lucino’s Pizza — consists of a full cheese pizza tightly wrapped around an entire Philly cheesesteak sandwich, served alongside cheese and salsa dipping sauces. A clip featuring the huge mashup racked up millions of views in just 24 hours on X, sparking a mix of shock and awe from commenters.
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The NY Post says the Lucas Museum in Los Angeles is going viral because Star Wars creator George Lucas is charging $210 for an R2-D2 cookie jar.
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Engineers in South Korea have built a robot dog that completed a full marathon faster than the average human, using just a single battery charge. The robot, named RAIBO2, ran 26.2 miles on a hilly course in just under 4 hours, 20 minutes — beating the global human average time of 4 hours and 32 minutes. The engineers focused on using lightweight materials and trained RAIBO2 to use soft steps to preserve energy, allowing the robot to cross the finish line with over one-third of its battery life remaining.
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Yahoo News says the Douglasville, Georgia, police recently arrested a man for faking a medical emergency in order to avoid paying for dinner at a Red Lobster. Abdul Rasheed called 911 from the restaurant. Officers arrived and determined Rasheed was okay and was trying to avoid his $63 bill. He was charged with theft of services, unlawful conduct during a 911 call, and making a false report.
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It’s not easy to sneak sixty pounds of weed through airport security. In Portland, Oregon, Janay Mateo was arrested at a United Airlines boarding gate after screeners discovered the massive load of marijuana during a “routine baggage inspection.” In total, Mateo was allegedly trying to transport two bags containing 50 vacuum-sealed packages of weed. Though she said she “uses marijuana daily,” she allegedly admitted to officers that her intent was to take it to Maryland and resell what she didn’t want to use herself.
