Tim Phillips Show, 6/24/26

What's the cheapest meal you eat regularly? (AskReddit)
PB and J
Egg and cheese on toast
Canned fruit
Costco hot dogs
Frozen pizza
Ramen (Most popular answer. And, arguably, the cheapest.)
Oatmeal with peanut butter and banana
Scrambled eggs with tomato and onion
Instant potatoes with hot sauce
Tuna
Rice with sriracha
Microwaved tortilla with cheese
Yogurt
McDonald's McChicken

One-Hit Wonder: LADY MARMALADE    LaBELLE    #1 in 1975

Female R&B-disco vocal trio that evolved from the 1960s “girl group” sound of Patti LaBelle & The Blue Belles: Patti LaBelle, Nona Hendryx and Sarah Dash.

Grammy: Hall of Fame RS500 #485

5 Early Signs You’re Dating a Cheater (That Most People Miss) … According to a new article by The Good Men Project 
1. They Won’t Make an Early Commitment (Or They’ll Commit Too Fast)
2. They Mention That They’ve Been Cheated On Fast
3. They Have Low Self-Esteem (or Really High Self-Esteem)
4. They Haven’t Witnessed Many Healthy Relationships
5. They Won’t Share Everything About Their Past

Tim's News You Can't Use 

Even with AI reshaping so many industries, most Gen Alpha kids still see themselves in hands-on careers. A survey of kids ages 5 to 16 found that 85% want jobs where they can build or fix things — not just to stay busy, but to help others and tap into their creativity. What stands out is how positively they view skilled trades: most already understand those jobs, see them as important, and nearly 70% would consider one themselves. Parents are largely supportive, too, drawn to the income potential and work‑life balance, and they’re starting career conversations earlier than ever — even as young as five. In the end, it’s less about chasing tech trends and more about fulfillment, with families putting more value on happiness, purpose, and real-world skills than just making the most money.
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A new app called Good Husband is helping guys who struggle to find the right words when talking to their partners. The AI tool acts like a private coach for tough relationship chats. Users can paste tricky text messages into the system and then choose different ways to reply—warm, direct, or in-your-own-voice. The goal is not just to text back fast, but to help men better understand what their partner is feeling in the moment. Guys who need extra help can upgrade to Better Husband, which features more personalized advice and reminders for special dates, like anniversaries, to further protect guys from avoidable relationship missteps.
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Back in April 2025, a team of scientists used DNA from a fossilized Tyrannosaurus rex to create a lab-grown leather T. rex handbag. The big idea was to sell this thing at auction for somewhere between $400,000 and $650,000. Well, the scientists created the handbag. It went up for auction. And it sold for "only" $200,000. That's still a lot of money, of course. But it seems the market for dinosaur purses is a bit softer than expected.
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The Toronto Sun says Heinz is releasing an 'Unofficial Stadium Ketchup' for World Cup soccer fans. During the World Cup, FIFA has been covering up brand logos in stadiums where games are being held. Heinz is playfully releasing bottles that have a black stripe over their logo. Canada is getting the bottles first.
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WPTV says a Venice Beach, California man recently completed a 3,000-mile journey across America on a skateboard.   Chad Caruso started in Venice Beach and ended his trip in Jacksonville, Florida. He averaged 72 miles a day and skated up to 16 hours with no days off.  The trip nearly didn’t happen after he tore his meniscus before starting. Caruso funded the journey on his credit card and said Americans gave him water, food, money and donations
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NewsWest9 says a fireworks stand in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma recently erupted in flames after a blast. The flames grew fast and lit up the night. Bystanders watched as the blaze put on an unplanned show.  No injuries were reported. Fire crews worked to contain the fire and extinguish it.
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Ars Technica says a Scottish man injured himself when he used a massage gun on his tired eyeballs. Ophthalmologists found multiple retinal tears and bruising in both eyes, including retinal dialysis in the right eye. The man said he used the device weekly for three months to ease eye fatigue. Doctors treated him with laser therapy. His vision is now stable.
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The Daily Record says a Scottish man, named Kevin Duffus, was arrested for driving while under the influence of cannabis. Officers stopped him on a highway before he failed a drug test. Duffus has been banned from driving for three years. 
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Reverse psychology won’t work on the police. Police in Laurel County, Kentucky, say they were called to a business following a report of a vehicle parked in an employee-only parking area. Sounds typical… until an officer spotted a bag in the car that read "definitely not a bag full of drugs." Obviously, officers searched the vehicle and found suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia in the bag. Damon Bennett was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear and Tricia Croley was taken into custody on multiple charges, including giving an officer false identifying information and possession of a controlled substance.