Tim Phillips Show, 6/30/26

Worst Hobbies Single Men Can Post On Their Dating Profiles … According to a new article by Men's Journal magazine 
1 video games
2 Netflix
3 gambling

Best Hobbies Single Men Can Post On Their Dating Profiles … According to a new article by Men's Journal magazine 
1 running
2 racquet sports
3 volunteering

Two For Tuesday - HUMAN NATURE - MICHAEL JACKSON, BOYCE AVENUEHUMAN NATURE    - MICHAEL JACKSON,    BOYCE AVENUE 7 in 83

Boyce Avenue is an American rock band formed in Sarasota, Florida by brothers Alejandro, Daniel, and Fabian Manzano. Boyce Avenue releases both original music and covers of contemporary and classic songs. The band rose to prominence by covering popular songs and uploading videos of their performances to YouTube

Between backyard barbecues, picnics and vacations, Instacart is busy for the Fourth of July. People are firing up their grills, hosting parties and heading out to see fireworks shows, so they don’t have time to hit the store themselves to get all the supplies they need for their celebrations. Instacart’s latest Stars, Stripes and Shopping Carts report reveals what Americans are buying most for the holiday.

These are Instacart’s top grocery orders and trends for Independence Day:

Cookouts are king on the holiday, so some staples were purchased more often on July 4th than any other day of the year in 2025, including hot dog buns (up 360% over their yearly average), sweet corn (up 453%) and canned baked beans (up 402%).
It’s also the biggest day of the year for potato chips orders. Lays leads the list in most states, but there are regional favorites, too:
Cape Cod chips are number one in New England
Herr’s is the fave in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Louisiana loves Zapp’s
Utz wins the Mid-Atlantic
The Pacific Northwest goes for Kettle Brand
and Maui Style is number one in Hawaii
S’mores are a popular summer treat, especially on the Fourth of July, as orders with graham crackers, marshmallows and a chocolate bar peaked on the holiday at 550% over their yearly average.
These Categories Had Their Biggest Day of the Year on Instacart on July 4th:

Potato chips (up 53% over yearly average)
Hot dog buns (up 360%)
Hot dogs (up 234%)
Green limes (up 82%)
Hamburger buns (220%)
Watermelons (up 227%)
Roma tomatoes (up 27%)
Sweet corn (up 453%)
Popsicles (up 130%)
Canned baked beans (up 402%)
Source: Instacart

Tim's News You Can't Use 

According to a new survey, nearly half of all couples are keeping financial secrets from each other — and nearly half of couples completely avoid the topic of money just to prevent household arguments. The survey also found that only 42% of couples today fully combine their finances, with younger generations being the most likely to keep their bank accounts separate to maintain their financial independence. The results seem to show that money remains an emotional subject, with feelings of guilt, insecurity, and privacy swirling around with every transaction.
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If it feels like your kids are growing up in the blink of an eye, you're not imagining it. A recent survey of parents with kids between the ages of 5 and 17 found that 66% feel a single year passes as quickly as two when it comes to watching their children grow. As kids get older, that feeling only intensifies, with 91% of parents saying time seems to speed up with each passing year. The findings serve as a reminder that childhood is surprisingly brief, giving parents roughly 17 years to create meaningful memories and experiences before their kids head off on their own.
That sense of urgency extends to family vacations. Parents say the prime years for family trips are roughly ages 7 to 14, with enthusiasm often starting to fade in the early teen years. While 44% of the parents surveyed worry they've missed that sweet spot, the good news is that 94% believe their kids are still at an age where they enjoy spending time and traveling with the family.
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Less than 20% of Americans know how to use a manual transmission in a car. But that number might jump up with news of a study out of Japan that says using a stick shift can significantly improve brain health and may even help prevent dementia. Scientists at Tohoku University say driving a manual car "activates the pre-frontal cortex of the brain by requiring simultaneous clutch operation, gear shifting, accelerator control, and awareness of the surroundings." This helps stimulate the brain because having to assess the situation and choose the right gear places greater demands on cognitive function than driving an automatic transmission.
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Allrecipes says Chips Ahoy has launched a new Toy Story 5 cookie. The crunchy chocolate chip cookie has a graham cracker base with white fudge chips, chocolate chips and star shaped sheriff badge sprinkles. A bag sells for $5.59 
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Sporked says Good Girl Snacks is going viral because they are launching pickle lemonade. A 12 pack costs $30. Those who have tried it like it and wish it could be a little more pickily 
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Samsung has been the leading maker of foldable phones, and now apparently they want to make a smartphone with a rollable screen. The phone reportedly will have a 10-inch display which slides out of the phone and will expand to a 16:9 aspect ratio like a tablet. Samsung wants to have the rollable screen out in the first half of 2028, which marks the 10th anniversary of the company's first foldable phone.
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Quartz magazine says Airbnb's anti-party technology is being used for the upcoming July 4th weekend.  Their system screens bookings to flag potential parties. The tech aims to curb loud gatherings in several cities.
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Tom's Guide says Netflix now requires every profile in a shared household to have its own Email log in. The change is new and rolling out worldwide. Some people fear more tracking.  Netflix says the move helps with logins, account recovery, and personalized suggestions.
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The Nerd Stash says a Massachusetts woman was recently locked in a doctor’s office after being forgotten at her appointment. She tried the front door and found it locked from the outside. A TikTok video shows her alone in the room and unable to leave. No word on how the woman got out. 
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 The Daily Mail says a knife-wielding man recently retreated from a Scotland convenience store after two employees laughed at him. Suspect Finlay Crawshaw demanded money before the workers broke the news to him that there was no cash in the till. They proceeded to laugh at him until he left. Surveillance footage shows Crawshaw exiting the store empty handed before robbing a second store 15 minutes later. He was later arrested and pleaded guilty to three robbery charges during a court hearing on his 21st birthday.
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We Got This Covered says a Jalisco, Mexico man, dubbed the 'Mexican Batman,' recently bound two bike thieves to a street pole with duct tape. At least five men have been found tied to lampposts over the past two weeks, with their mouths taped shut and the word 'thief' written on their faces. The vigilante also drew mustaches and cat whiskers on the men and left pink signs above them. The stolen bikes were left nearby. The police are searching for Batman.