Tim Phillips Show, 10/12/26

Top Fitness Trends Of 2026 ... According to a new survey by the American College of Sports Medicine

1. Wearable technology
2. Strength/resistance training
3. Fitness programs for adults over 65
4. Certified fitness professionals
5. High-intensity interval training (HIIT)
6. Functional fitness
7. Health and wellness coaching
8. Exercise is Medicine
9. Outdoor activities and group walking
10. Personal training in small-group and hybrid format

Reynolds Market Deal of the Day - Monday: 8-piece Fried Chicken $7

Monday Morning Mystery - ONE OF THESE NIGHTS    EAGLES   #1 in 1975    

LINDA RONSTADT    DON HENLEY    GLENN FREY, TIMOTHY B. SCHMIDT, DON FELDER, JOE WALSH, RANDY MEISNER

Does seeing a spider on the pillow scare you enough that you let out a little scream? You’re not alone, according to a new survey that reveals the most common things that make people shriek with fright. Topping the list? Having someone jump out to surprise you as a prank.

The spooky season poll of 2-thousand adults finds that despite sometimes gasping in fear, most people tend to embrace the fun side of it. For 84%, scary experiences are more likely to end in laughter than panic when they’re shared with others.

More than half (52%) admit spooky thrills are more enjoyable with company, while 39% agree they create memorable moments.
Another 29% think frights that leave you laughing with friends help bring people together.
Watching horror movies (20%), riding roller coasters (24%) and braving a haunted attraction (19%) are some of the most fun scary bonding moments.
Aside from the thrill, there are benefits to being scared when you know you’re actually safe, with a quarter saying it offers an escape from everyday life. Another 24% see it as a healthy emotional release, while 18% believe it’s an instant stress reliever.
The Top 10 Things That Make People Shriek With Fear

Someone unexpectedly jumping out at you as a prank
Hearing a knock at the window when it's dark
Hearing a mysterious thud downstairs in the middle of the night
Missing a step at the bottom of the stairs
Spotting a spider on your pillow
Feeling something brush against your leg in the ocean
Seeing a mouse dart across a room
Being caught off guard by a scary movie twist
Someone unexpectedly shouting “boo!”
Walking face-first into a spiderweb
Source: Talking Points

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Move over dinner and drinks, breakfast dates are having a moment. A new survey found that nearly two-thirds of singles are open to meeting for breakfast on a first date, and honestly, it makes a lot of sense. Many say dating has gotten harder, with dating apps making it tougher to form genuine connections. So instead of awkward dinners and pricey cocktails, singles are opting for coffee and eggs in the morning. The biggest perks? Less pressure, lower cost, and an easy escape route if there's no spark. And if things do click, you've got the entire day ahead for an impromptu adventure. Dating experts say breakfast dates feel more authentic, more relaxed, and give people a chance to actually talk.
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A new survey by the University of Athens reveals that 25% of teens now want to pursue careers related to the Internet and social media such as becoming an influencer or digital content creator
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Butterfinger is teaming up with Marvel to launch a limited-edition Green Apple Smash candy bar in summer 2027. The Hulk-inspired treat is expected to combine green apple flavor with Butterfinger’s signature crunchy peanut butter filling, though the exact recipe remains unconfirmed. Fans online are already divided, with one calling the combination “WILD” and another admitting, “I’ll try it at least once.” Ferrero says the Marvel collaboration will also include Crunch Infinity Chocolate, Tic Tac Berry & Lime, and Marvel-themed Kinder Joy toys. An exact release date has yet to be announced.
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KHON says the city of Las Vegas is allowing people to pay parking tickets with toy donations instead of money. The program covers eligible tickets issued from October 1st, 2026, through November 13th, 2026. The collected toys will be donated to Chicanos Por La Causa.  The nonprofit helps homeless families obtain permanent housing.
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The Sun says SEO Backlinks recently analyzed 18 million Google reviews to find the worst Walmart store. The Supercenter on Second Street South in St. Cloud, Minnesota ranked last, averaging 3.29 stars from more than 4,900 reviews. The Galesburg, Illinois Supercenter ranked second with 3.31 stars, followed by the Walmart on South Cedar Street in Pecos, Texas, with a 3.36.  Backlinks says the low scores are more likely about service than products, citing  long checkout lines, pickup waits and difficulty finding help.  One St. Cloud reviewer wrote, “Hardly no help can be found.”
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The Sun says customers at a Jack in the Box in San Diego were recently sprayed by an anti-loitering sprinkler system. An automated voice warns people they are blocking the drive-thru and tells them to buy something or leave before the sprinklers turn on. One customer said the sprinklers ruined her electric bike. Customers say they are not given a warning before being sprayed.
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People Magazine says masked thieves recently stole  30,000 bottles of high-end wine from Marchesi Antinori, one of Italy’s biggest family-owned wineries. The vino is worth $5.8 million. The group disabled alarms and surveillance cameras before entering the premises in two large trucks. They used company forklifts to load the wine and then fled.  Cops describe the thieves as a “very well-prepared gang” and said Italy has never seen a wine theft of this size and value.
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A Milwaukee woman allegedly talked her way into a high school classroom as a substitute teacher, then spent two class periods insulting students. Amy Jones, 23, is accused of using racial slurs, making sexual comments, and separating students by race and gender at Rufus King International High School on September 24th. Police say the former student admitted she went because she was bored and “hates kids.” Staff escorted her out before the third period, and she now faces felony charges, while the school says its office failed to follow required steps to check her identity as a substitute.
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Guessing Headlights says a sheriff’s corporal recently stopped a man riding a stolen moped on Eatonton Highway in Georgia. The man had no helmet and a revoked driver’s license. When told the moped was stolen, he denied taking it and said, “I bought it brand new from God.”
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 Police in Winter Springs say a man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge after allegedly using his golf cart to intimidate a neighbor during a dispute that had reportedly been going on for about 10 years. The neighbor told 911 the man repeatedly drove the cart close to him, veering away at the last moment "just to make a statement." When officers arrived, the suspect admitted driving close to the neighbor after an argument. Police also discovered he allegedly did not have a valid driver's license, which is required to operate a golf cart on those roads. Officers arrested him on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon. (Motor Biscuit)