Tim Phillips Show, 5/22/26

Memorial Day weekend means having a backyard party and bbq and HGTV is helping you elevate the experience. If you haven’t thrown a holiday party before, the DIY channel has created a “how to” for you , but it’s only part of the puzzle. Try adding these suggested elements:

On-Theme Libation Station
Buzz-Worthy Sangria Pops
Unexpected Seating. Think hay bales with patriotic throw blanket over them
Elevated Snacks, Try a potato chip bar, or lay out unique condiments
Pallet Stations. Use a stack of pallets to display food or drinks and decorate with bandanas
Have A Backyard Beer Tasting
Crowd-Pleasing Rib Cups. Pour bbq sauce in a cup and stick a rib in it
Get Glowing. Add string and other lighting to your backyard. Go all out
Put Tables And Chairs On The Lawn. it gives a good vibe and also stops “traffic jams” on the deck or patio
Wrap It Up With An Outdoor Movie

Friday Flashback - LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCA - RICKY MARTIN

NO SCRUBS, KISS ME, EVERY MORNING - 1996

Princess Diana and Prince Charles got divorced.

The internet search engine "Ask Jeeves" was created.

The Summer Olympics are held in Atlanta, Georgia.

Kofi Annan became the Secretary General of the United Nations.

Bill Clinton is elected for a second term as the United States President after he defeats Bob Dole.

Buzz Lightyear Costume

Tickle Me Elmo

DVD's Launched in Japan

Duke Nukem 3D Shareware released to the public

Popular Films

Independence Day

Twister

Mission: Impossible

Jerry Maguire

101 Dalmatians

The Rock

The Nutty Professor

The Birdcage

A Time to Kill

The English Patient

Star Trek: First Contact

Everyone has dealbreakers that would keep them from dating someone, and it turns out, debt is a big one for a lot of people. It seems money is now more than just a practical concern for singles; it’s a compatibility factor. According to a new survey, 78% of Americans consider short-term debt, like personal loans and credit cards, a relationship red flag.

The research from personal finance company Achieve finds that for a lot of people, how much someone owes can affect whether they’ll date them at all.

Nearly half (45%) say they wouldn’t date someone who owes $25-thousand in short-term debt, but for 28% the amount is much lower at just $10-thousand.
Only 22% say debt wouldn’t keep them from getting into a relationship with someone.
Women are more likely than men to say debt is a dealbreaker (80% versus 74%), while divorced respondents were the most cautious (86%).
The majority of those polled feel the money talk should happen early in a relationship. Almost three-quarters (72%) believe debt should be discussed within the first six months of dating, but 16% expect it in the first month. A third think between one and three months is fine and a quarter feel four to six months is ideal.
Maybe more surprising is that 85% think people should be upfront about their debt. And 60% say they’d end a relationship if they found out their partner was hiding debt.
Dating someone with debt is one thing, but when it comes to marriage, expectations are higher.
Nearly three-quarters (73%) expect a partner’s debt to be paid down before saying “I do.”
While 55% say they’d help a partner pay it off, 68% admit they wouldn’t want to pay off debt racked up before their relationship.
Regardless of how much debt anyone came into the relationship with, 67% say they would end it if their partner didn’t contribute financially to household expenses, savings goals and long-term plans.
Source: Investopedia

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Some Memorial Day Weekend facts and figures …
There will be traveling … 
45 million Americans plan to travel over Memorial Day weekend — a 0.4% increase over last year and breaking the 2005 record of 44 million. 
3.7 million will be traveling by plane. 
39 million will be driving to their destination.
Orlando, Florida, is the most popular domestic destination for Memorial Day weekend travel.
There will be high gas prices … According to data from GasBuddy, the national average will be about $4.48 a gallon this Memorial Day Weekend. That’s 42% more than last Memorial Day and the second-highest on record.
There will be grilling … 65% of Americans plan to barbecue over Memorial Day weekend
There will be spending … 
The average cost of a cookout this year is $33 — 5% more than last year. 
$2.5 billion will be spent on meat.
74% of Americans plan to shop in stores on Memorial Day.
61% plan to spend less than $100 over Memorial Day weekend this year.
There will be beer … Memorial Day weekend is the second highest period for beer sales. July 4th is first and Labor Day is third.
There will be running … 106 Memorial Day races will be held across the country.
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The Economic Times says scientists recently explained why cold pizza tastes better the next morning. They say chilled pizza heightens salty flavors and softens sweetness. It also lets flavors meld and improves the crust's texture. Cold dough creates resistant starch, which may help blood sugar and gut health.
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Parade magazine says a new limited edition Snickerdoodle Twinkie flavor is coming. The treat blends cinnamon and vanilla. 
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WFMD says a Philadelphia pizzeria is going viral for selling slices for $55.  Marina’s Pizza Co. serves their large white slice, with a blend of imported Italian cheeses, on a gold plate.  It comes with a one-ounce jar of premium caviar.  A mother-of-pearl spoon is also included. 
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MSN says French’s is going viral because they are releasing a first-of-its-kind green mustard. Natural ingredients give the mustard its green color. The mustard was inspired by the Despicable Me franchise. It will be available for a limited time starting on June 1st. 
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News.com.au says a global aluminium shortage is hitting soft drink makers. Shelves are starting to thin out because of the shortage. Cola prices are also higher in some places.  The shortage is due to the US-Iran War. People who can't find their favorite soda say they are experiencing “can-xiety”.
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United Press International says the police and wildlife personnel recently wrangled a runaway kangaroo in Elmendorf, Texas.   The police posted, "We officially have 'kangaroo on the loose' checked off the city bingo card. The kangaroo has been found and taken into custody. No further hopping through city limits is expected at this time.” No one knows where the kangaroo came from or how it escaped. 
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WDIV says a Flat Rock, Michigan Amazon driver recently quit in the middle of her shift. She then threw packages from her delivery van. She was yelling when officers showed up following a 911 call.  Amazon temporarily appointed Sergeant Beggs and two other officers as delivery drivers so the packages could be delivered.
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The Times Leader says Luis Escalante tried to steal 19 shirts at the same time from a Kohl’s in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania. He entered a fitting room and put on 19 Tommy Hilfiger tops. His girlfriend walked to the exit with a tote bag that had 21 belts. A loss prevention officer busted Luis and his girlfriend. Both were arrested and jailed