by Romero
Originally aired May 1, 2023. Romero discusses how Morgan Wallen's last-minute concert cancellation angered his fans, the surprising impact your email address can have on your job prospects, and a man's innovative solution to save money by converting a dumpster into a tiny home for just $62 a month. Sources: Morgan Wallen cancels concert, fans furious Your old email address is hurting your job prospects Man pays $62/month to live in a dumpster he built Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 28, 2023. Rest in peace to one of the most controversial TV hosts of all time, Jerry Springer. Plus, a "zombie" woman attack sends TSA agents to the hospital, and canned chili from Wendy's? It'll be a possible thing! Enjoy this episode before your weekend. Sources: Jerry Springer, talk show host, dies at 79 Woman attacks Arizona TSA agents Wendy's canned chili is coming to store shelves Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 25, 2023. Romero talks about hidden cameras turning up in Airbnb rentals, things going nuts on flights since the pandemic — including a man on an American Airlines flight who urinated on another passenger during an argument on a flight from New York to India — and rest in peace to former "Dancing with the Stars" head judge Len Goodman. Plus, it's Sense of Smell Day, and Romero shares that his own sense of smell is gone. Sources: Hidden camera found in an Airbnb bathroom Unruly passenger urinates on another flier Len Goodman, former DWTS head judge, dies at 78 Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 23, 2023. Romero covers a fire that broke out at Disneyland, talks about foods that can help reduce your cancer risk, and what's going on with those missing Twitter blue checks — plus the celebrity meltdowns over it all. Romero also gives a shoutout to his homie Adam and reminds everyone to make the most of the last week of April and Taurus season. Sources: Fire breaks out at Disneyland's Tom Sawyer Island Foods that may help reduce cancer risk Celebrity reactions to the Twitter blue check changes Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 20, 2023. TikTok creator Jessica Lizarraga (@withtheband01) joins Romero to talk about life as a WAG — the wife or girlfriend of a professional soccer player — and how she balances a jetset lifestyle with building her own content and career. They dig into how she got into soccer and who her favorite players are, the challenges and benefits of the WAG lifestyle, how she creates engaging content for her TikTok followers, her own podcast, dealing with criticism online, her interest in tarot readings, and her longtime dream of becoming an author. Follow Jessica Lizarraga: TikTok Further reading: WAGs and TikTok (BuzzFeed News) Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 20, 2023. It's 4/20! Romero talks about getting some money from Facebook, covers a list of guy names that tend to be jerks, and a manchild throws a fit about a baby crying on a Southwest flight. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of allowing millions of users' personal data to be accessed by third parties without consent, stemming from the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal. Anyone who's had a Facebook account since May 24, 2007 can apply for their share of the settlement. Sources: How to apply for the Facebook settlement cash Top names for men who turn out to be jerks Man screams on Southwest flight over a crying baby Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 19, 2023. Romero shares 10 money-saving tips for hotel stays, a new species of jellyfish with 24 eyes is discovered, a website that uses AI to find photos of you online, and more — plus, find out some of the names floating around to take Blake Shelton's spot on The Voice. A former hotel employee of three years shares ways to avoid wasting money while staying at hotels: book directly through the hotel, choose a basic room, pick a central location, bring your own water and snacks, avoid room service and parking fees, tip appropriately, join loyalty programs, and skip the overpriced toiletries and souvenirs. Scientists in Hong Kong discovered a new species of box jellyfish with 24 eyes, and if you ever visit the Amazon river, you may want to avoid peeing in the water — there's a tiny fish called the candiru that could swim up your urethra. Sources: 10 money-saving hotel tips New box jellyfish species with 24 eyes discovered The candiru fish warning PimEyes: the AI tool that finds photos of you online Names floating around to replace Blake Shelton on The Voice Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 18, 2023. Romero covers a new Netflix show that explores relationships started during the Covid-19 lockdowns, specifically highlighting a couple forced to be together for three months after just their third date. Jersey's own Queen Latifah is inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. We find out what a barista's biggest pet peeve is, and dozens showed up for a Wendy's grand opening — only for it to never happen! "Love in Lockdown," out today on Netflix, follows two New Yorkers who met on Hinge and went on a five-day trip to Costa Rica in March 2020, days before the U.S. shut down. Their flights got cancelled and they ended up stuck in the country for over three months — and fell in love along the way. Sources: Netflix's "longest third date" Wendy's grand opening no-show A barista's biggest pet peeves Queen Latifah inducted into the National Recording Registry Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 16, 2023. Mississippi police found a handgun hidden inside a folded Taco Bell quesadilla during a traffic stop — along with meth, liquid heroin, and drug paraphernalia. A happiness researcher shares better questions to ask than "How are you?" to foster deeper conversations. Jack Nicholson resurfaces looking unrecognizable ahead of his 86th birthday. A bar owner's Fox Business interview about dropping Bud Light sales goes viral for the reporter's on-air flub. And BuzzFeed rounds up 19 things that used to be great before people ruined them. Sources: Gun found hidden in a Taco Bell quesadilla Better questions to ask than "How are you?" Jack Nicholson unrecognizable ahead of his 86th birthday Bar owner on Bud Light sales (Fox Business) 19 things people ruined Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)
Originally aired April 1, 2023. Kwaku, host of the podcast "Kwakes and Friends," joins us on a long one to celebrate the weekend ahead. Kwaku is a Ball State University graduate who loves radio and has put on concerts that drew huge crowds. He's hosted his Kwakes and Friends podcast, which has drawn a large listener base even during a hiatus of close to three years. We talk about our love for radio, the importance of podcasting, and how he fell in love with radio. We also take a trip into Romero's archives as he plays two clips of outrageous moments he heard on the radio as a teenager! This episode is worth listening to if you want to hear two friends who've been quietly following each other's careers finally have a conversation. Follow "Kwakes and Friends": Kwakes and Friends Podcast Twitter Instagram Follow Romero, the Blind Radio Guy: Facebook Instagram TikTok X (Twitter)