Doug wants to go to space and is wondering what Victoria and Jai are going to do about helping him get there. (Spoiler Alert: NOT donating to his efforts.) Have you seen the new William Shatner documentary, detailing his trip to the outer limits? It starts two years prior to takeoff and is absolutely fascinating. It also shows the fear behind loved ones’ eyes, watching the people they care about make that trip and fearing they won’t make it back. Also in space news, NASA is looking into using Ea...
Dec 16, 2021•19 min
How you start your morning can have a big impact on the rest of your day. What are you doing to get your brain in gear and kick off your day with an attitude of gratitude? Documents show, Huawei, the Chinese tech giant was involved in surveillance programs and what means for Americans. In pandemic news, the EEOC may say mild COVID is not going to be covered by disability bias laws, but long term COVID is another story. Kelly Clarkson is so turned off from her divorce she says she’s likely to dit...
Dec 15, 2021•19 min
Do you get tired of small talk with strangers and answering the question, “So, what do you do for a living?” Doug has a solution. Analytical thinking is more necessary than ever, but it’s not always the norm these days. We break down Santa’s Naughty List – which includes Larry Nassar, Derek Chauvin and Julian Assange – as well as discuss the 2022 Golden Globe nominations and the promotion to help teachers that fell flat. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. More information on ...
Dec 14, 2021•18 min
Change is a part of life, it’s what it’s all about – our bodies change, our minds change, the people we’re friends with change, jobs change, etc. It’s easier to let go and roll with it than fight against it, because change will always happen anyway. Also included in conversation: Chris Wallace made a move to CNN+, Chris Cuomo’s issues stay in the spotlight as one of his producers gets charged for grooming girls, a conversation on what makes a good journalist, the rise of radio shows including Fa...
Dec 13, 2021•20 min
Some are fully into the Christmas spirit, while others are still wrapping their head around the fact that the holidays are here. A simple fix? Watch some Hallmark Christmas movies. In other news, Jussie Smollet was found guilty of falsely reporting a hate crime . . . California’s pipeline leak detection and safeguards were not fully working when more than a hundred thousand gallons of oil spilled . . . the DJVers opine the homelessness problem in America . . . and the big Big news and a recap of...
Dec 10, 2021•19 min
Shopping online isn’t so easy when you’re trying to avoid made-in-China items, especially when the origin is not clearly listed during your purchase. Why aren’t products clearly labeled before you buy? Other topics include the popularity of puzzles during quarantine . . . the appeal of Tiffany’s diamonds . . . the city with an all-time-high homicide record is not Chicago . . . reports showing the labor shortage is the number one driver of inflation, but it’s not as easy as “people just don’t wan...
Dec 09, 2021•18 min
There are many questions about what the true motive of why the Capitol Guards reacted the way they did on January 16th. Next, Doug is forced to confess about his crush on Marjorie Taylor Greene. Robert Doyle is now lying-in state at the Capitol Rotunda. A recent study show that most people believe that what most DJs say is irrelevant. Television host and actor Nick Cannon shared with his talk show audience on Tuesday that his 5-month-old child, Zen, has died. Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twit...
Dec 08, 2021•19 min
A relationships discussion on marrying your best friend vs marrying your biggest fan and finding happiness with one person being your everything or the value of having multiple people in your life. All goes without saying we should learn to find happiness within ourselves first. Once upon a time it was Germany causing chaos, today it’s China. We’ve seen cancel culture take down anyone they don’t like for good reasons (sexual predators) and petty reasons (differing opinions), but why is cancel cu...
Dec 07, 2021•19 min
Doug’s Eastleigh Farm is lit up for Christmas and is giving us all the holidays feels. We’re officially in the middle of the Countdown to Christmas, getting ready for the holidays - shopping, wrapping presents, watching Hallmark movies, etc.Tell us your favorite Christmas song who sings the best version on @djvshow social media - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Bad news, inflation rates have gone up 6% this year, with this year’s Thanksgiving costing Americans about 19% more than average. In ce...
Dec 06, 2021•19 min
Opining the difference between misery and happiness before getting into a discussion over politics and election cycles – they seem to keep getting longer and longer. Is the two-party system of Democrats and Republicans no longer working . . . is the whole system of how our government runs broken? Alec Baldwin’s interview with George Stephanopoulos aired on ABC and the DJV crew discuss the key takeaways of guilt, responsibility and the spread of (mis)information. In good news in the fight against...
Dec 03, 2021•18 min
They’re calling it the Year of the Everything Shortage. Not only is there seeming to be a global shortage of products, there are not enough truck drivers to transport everything in, what used to be deemed, a timely manner. Truck drivers aren’t the only position with a lot of openings. Where did all the workers go? The answer – to other jobs or retirement. Slow delivery isn’t the only issue with online shopping, it seems almost everything is coming from China, even if it claims otherwise online. ...
Dec 02, 2021•19 min
As we celebrate the end of the Atlantic hurricane season, which caused billions of dollars in damage, Doug tells us about a new show on Apple TV+ he watched on his flight out of Hawaii called “Foundation” – which touches on a future of intergalactic life, along with cause and effect of one planet for numerous galaxies. Many believe the Earth to be a living being with scars to show from what both man and nature have caused. Plus, information regarding the WORX Tools holiday prize pack giveaway. F...
Dec 01, 2021•19 min
An update from Doug’s Hawaiian adventure includes a not-so-great boat ride, and it’s enough to make us all feel ill. Temperatures are rising in the Arctic Ocean with eyes on the Atlantic Ocean’s flow being to blame; and, news on the Biden administration's approval of an offshore wind farm. Week 2 of the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway is open for entries on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @DJVShow. Tell us what this time of year means to you. More info available on djvshow.com. In celebrity ...
Nov 30, 2021•19 min
An update on Week 2 of the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway. Enter to win on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter at @DJVShow. More info available on djvshow.com. Doug gives an update from the islands and discusses how COVID has thwarted his Israel travel plans. The omicron COVID variant is on everyone’s radar and causing countries to, again, close their borders. The new Beatles docuseries from Peter Jackson seems to have mixed reviews, but with one opinion in common – Yoko Ono didn’t break up the ban...
Nov 29, 2021•19 min
Congratulations to our first winner in the WORX Holiday Prize Pack Giveaway, and what to expect for Week 2 of the giveaway. Seems like Black Friday now lasts all month, but where did it come from – when did it start? When shopping for holiday gifts for family and friends, we want to encourage you to shop local, buy American-made and from American-owned businesses. Amazon makes things easy to find and buy, but where are those products really coming from? Follow us @DJVShow on Facebook, Twitter an...
Nov 26, 2021•17 min
A Thanksgiving history lesson from Prof. Doug, which includes a poem and opining how often we should tell our friends we’re thankful for them. Do expectations lead to holiday disappointment or stress? Speaking of holiday stress, if you’re flying anywhere for Thanksgiving, be sure to give yourself enough time to make it through busy airports. In entertainment news, the Recording Academy announced the nominations for the 64th GRAMMY Awards, including two new categories, and news that Mathew Roseng...
Nov 24, 2021•19 min
A woman had a creepy experience when her car notified her of an apple device on her car of which she’d been unaware. Speaking of technology, Doug (who gets to meet his new grandson this week), has been trying to post photos of baby Jasper to his Facebook profile and, instead, they keep showing up on the DJV Show Facebook Page – not that we’re complaining. The little guy is so cute! In other news, Elon Musk is slamming President Biden’s plan to expand the IRS . . . Kevin Spacey is on the hook for...
Nov 23, 2021•19 min
Doug reluctantly agrees to take Thanksgiving Day off, but will enjoy it with his two grandsons. Then, a look at the holiday weekend weather and travel forecasts. Who would have believed that this year, Walmart will be closed on Thanksgiving Day? Have you been to Hawaii lately? You can't imagine the hoops you have to jump through. Media hype everywhere for the Tony Bennett and Gaga concert this weekend. Britney Spears calls out Christina Aguilera over her conservatorship response. Plus, more news...
Nov 22, 2021•19 min
Celebrating International Men’s Day with a discussion on male role models and masculinity. Why do deeds need to know your marital status. Dr. Mary Bowden, an ENT, resigned from her job over her suspension due to her comments against mandates. A Marriott hotel in Prague refused to host a Uyghur conference stating they’re politically neutral, but the Senior VP of the company says otherwise. Traveling is rough enough, but if you have to change your flight and need to speak to a customer service rep...
Nov 19, 2021•18 min
Doug shares an update from Kansas City where a one-man protest took place at a city council meeting where he compared the mandates with Nazi Germany. Comparisons to the Holocaust over vax mandates is damaging and minimizes to so many people. President Biden is asking the Federal Trade Commission to investigate illegal conduct of gas and oil companies because of rising prices. Speaking of rising prices, retail sales went up 1.7% which is the fastest it’s ever been. New York City wants to get back...
Nov 18, 2021•19 min
Doug became a grandfather for a second time. He shares all the details. President Biden’s conversations with China’s President Xi Jinping over possible arms control and visa requirements for journalists . . . and no mention of COVID-19. In related conversation, opining over the validity of news on social media from China. Travis Scott faces more fallout following his tragic Astroworld Festival with Nike cancelling their collaboration with him, Fortnite pulling his music, the Houston Rockets stop...
Nov 17, 2021•19 min
Pete Buttigieg takes on Biden’s $1T agenda, making him the most powerful Transportation Secretary in history as the climate/infrastructure bill likely causes major inflation for Americans. Farmers are already experiencing rising prices for fertilizer, with a fear of possibly not being able to afford it at all. Is the government gaslighting the American people that some of these issues aren’t happening? The Russians blew up a bomb in space, part of their anti-satellite missile test. In entertainm...
Nov 16, 2021•19 min
Why do we think the things we think? Are our thoughts solely around our own lives, or are we thinking more broadly? Doug opines on two great hallmarks of our life – the beginning of the industrial revolution and the computer age. Think about it, the Wright brothers invented, built and flew the world’s first heavier-than-air aircraft in 1903 . . . 66 years later, in 1969, Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. In the news, Blackstone Group hit their goal of hiring 100,000 veterans! This is great news...
Nov 15, 2021•18 min
President Biden signed a bill to protect telecommunication systems against foreign threats, and the DJVers explain why cyber security is so important. While it is important for the public to tell our elected officials what we think, there is a time and place (for instance, following a Senator into a public bathroom is neither the time nor place). In other news, Elon Musk sells off billions of dollars in Tesla stock . . . Meghan Markle calls for social media to make a change that may help the fig...
Nov 12, 2021•18 min
What Americans are really involved in, and it’s not politics anymore. Everyone is tired of the hard hitting, frustrating news. Sports is holding the crown in terms of what news people want to read . . . but, aren’t sports-related stories political these days, too . . .Doug fills us in on a brief history of the show . . . an update on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial and how the media told one side of the story without fully accurate facts . . . latest news over the fatal Astroworld concert . . . Katey...
Nov 11, 2021•19 min
Did you know there is such a thing as a chainsaw for indoor use? Apparently, this is how Jennifer Horn destroyed her Christmas tree one year. In trending news, we discuss the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s decision to throw out the $465 Million opioid ruling against Johnson & Johnson, stating the company did not violate the state’s public nuisance law nor misrepresented themselves in any ads . . . What Biden’s Build Back Better Plan means for taxpayers . . . Matthew McConaughey’s stance against ma...
Nov 10, 2021•18 min
In health news, Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals won’t require proof of vaccines for their outdoor events, but may mandate masks . . . North Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison over COVID-19 criticism . . . Germany is calling unvaccinated people the reason the COVID pandemic is rebounding in the country . . . more International flights have resumed . . . and Kentucky records it’s 10,000th COVID-related death since the start of the pandemic. In the world of celebrity gossip, E...
Nov 09, 2021•20 min
We all have a voice that plays in our head, but is that inner voice your identity; is it your story? The DJVers discuss listening to your own inner voice vs listening to others, and where being an empath falls. Other conversations include the city council race in Portland, ME which ended in a tie with the final decision being handled by drawing a name out of a bowl . . . Pfizer’s antiviral pill is getting good results in treating Covid . . . Vin Diesel extended an olive branch to The Rock in req...
Nov 08, 2021•19 min
It’s a birthday celebration, honoring our fearless leader Doug Stephan on his special day, sharing stories and love from Doug’s friends and some childhood memories involving fountain pens from the birthday boy himself. In other news, a drug cartel-related shooting on the beach in front of a Cancun resort . . . Starbucks getting into the holiday spirit . . . the Russian woman who broke the world ice swimming record . . . Leaders who wanted metal detectors only to bypass them themselves . . . a pi...
Nov 05, 2021•32 min
Looking to live a happy life? Uncle Doug offers his advice on living your dream life. COVID conversations include a debate over active service members being threatened with dishonorable discharge if they don’t get the vaccine . . . Tyson Foods vax mandate has majority of employees obliging . . . and a question of how the COVID-19 vaccine may affect young children. The internet rumor-mill is running rampant over Jennifer Garner flashing some bling on “that finger,” raising questions on if she’s e...
Nov 04, 2021•20 min
