Tim Phillips Show, 10/22/26
6:10
The rise of social media, smartphones, and broadband Internet access have painted a picture that isn’t exactly accurate. For example, you might think TikTok rules the social media universe, but only 37% or Americans use it, compared with 86% who use YouTube and 70% who use Facebook. Some other surprising stats:
99% of college grads use the Internet, but that number drops just slightly for people who didn’t go to college, at 93%.
Just 78% of Americans subscribe to home broadband service. You’d think rural folks would be driving that number way down, but 72% of them have broadband.
16% of Americans have a smartphone but do not have home broadband.
31% of Americans use LinkedIn. We’re not sure if we thought that number would be higher or lower.
Facebook usage is actually highest among people ages 30 to 49 — not Boomers, as you might think.
7% of Americans actually have a non-smart cellphone.
6:30
Throwback Thursday -
Reynolds Market invites you to stop in today for the Deal of the Day! It might be a household item, a beverage, some food to stock up the pantry with, or something for dinner tonight! Today’s Deal of the Day: And the savings – always a big discount, and sometimes well more than 50% off! So come on in, shop and save, with the Reynolds Market Deal of the Day – today, at Reynolds Market in Glasgow! Thursday: Bananas 49 cents per pound
ARTHUR'S THEME CHRISTOPHER CROSS 1981
In April of 1981, NASA launched the very first Space Shuttle mission.
The military leaders of Poland declare a state of emergency and place the nation under martial law
President Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O'Connor to the US Supreme Court
The popular film “Raiders of the Lost Ark” makes its debut
The first DeLorean DMC-12 futuristic sports car were produced
The first London Marathon is held in March of 1981
Iran releases 52 American hostages, who had been held for 444 days
The first high speed train service in Europe begins with the French TGV / high-speed train between Paris and Lyon
Air traffic controllers strike causing chaos in the US and The US President Ronald Reagan Fires Them
IBM in US launches it's first PC which uses Microsoft Software MS DOS
Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.25
What happened in 1981 Major News Stories include The Aids Virus Identified, Iran Hostage Crisis Ends, Yorkshire Ripper is caught, Post It Notes launched, Riots UK Cities, Anwar Sadat assassinated. one of the most exciting was the First Flight of the Space Shuttle Columbia. This was also the first year that the Word Internet was mentioned and MS-DOS was released by Microsoft along with the first IBM PC. On the world stage the events that captured the imagination included Lady Diana Spencer marrying Charles The Prince of Wales. In Politics a little known group before Solidarity inspire popular protests and a general strike in Poland and the government in the UK starts the process of privatization of Nationalized Industries which is later followed by many other countries around the world.
Tandy TRS 80 PC1 $149.95
Sinclair ZX80 $199.95
19 inch Color TV $399.95
Under Counter Dishwasher $249.95
Set Of Brass Bamboo Nested Tables $119.99
Plums Lb 39 Cents
Miracle Whip $1.27
Turkey Lb 55 cents
Star Wars Figure Set $29.99
Mens Leather Jacket $129.99
Jaws Game
Manufacturer: Ideal
Price: $7.99
981 Bean Bag Chairs
Price: $19.99 - $39.99
Lace Taffeta Two Piece Dress
Solar Power Lamp
Popular Films
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Superman II
Nine to Five
Any Which Way You Can
Arthur
The Cannonball Run
For Your Eyes Only
On Golden Pond
Chariots of Fire
7:15
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Children ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Spider-Man
#2. Superhero
#3. Princess
#4. Witch
#5. Ghost
#6. Batman
#7. Vampire
#8. KPop Demon Hunters
#9. Pumpkin / Cat*
#10. Clown
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Pets ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Pumpkin
#2. Hot Dog
#3. Ghost
#4. Bat / Bee / Spider*
#5. Cat
#6. Superhero
#7. Batman / Dog*
#8. Witch
#9. Lion / Vampire*
#10. Chucky / Devil / Dragon / Scooby-Doo*
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Adults ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Witch
#2. Vampire
#3. Batman
#4. Spider-Man
#5. Ghost
#6. Clown
#7. Cat / Pirate*
#8. Ghostface
#9. Zombie
#10. Superman
* Costumes tied for rank.
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Children ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Spider-Man
#2. Superhero
#3. Princess
#4. Witch
#5. Ghost
#6. Batman
#7. Vampire
#8. KPop Demon Hunters
#9. Pumpkin / Cat*
#10. Clown
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Pets ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Pumpkin
#2. Hot Dog
#3. Ghost
#4. Bat / Bee / Spider*
#5. Cat
#6. Superhero
#7. Batman / Dog*
#8. Witch
#9. Lion / Vampire*
#10. Chucky / Devil / Dragon / Scooby-Doo*
Top 10 Halloween Costumes For Adults ... According to NRF's 2026 Halloween Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics
#1. Witch
#2. Vampire
#3. Batman
#4. Spider-Man
#5. Ghost
#6. Clown
#7. Cat / Pirate*
#8. Ghostface
#9. Zombie
#10. Superman
* Costumes tied for rank.
