It’s a Feel Good Friday packed with flavor and fun! 🎉 We’re taking your calls on the most mouthwatering fair food you crave every summer (fried Oreos, anyone? 🤤), and we breaks down the mysterious LABUBU obsession that’s taken over your kid’s TikTok feed. Then, we head to Baltimore 🍻 where a team of Johns Hopkins students created something amazing to help visually impaired brewery workers label bottles with more independence. Plus...a teen gets a brand new car from grandma 🚗—but her parents ...
Jul 25, 2025•22 min
Would you take a solo vacation while in a relationship? Listeners had thoughts —and so did Kidd! We’re talking all about personal time vs. partnership time. Then, the Today Show had jokes about a man in speedos… but Kidd isn’t ashamed to say he rocks them proudly 😎. Chilli shares how her son is learning to cook—cue the parent debates: genius life skill or kitchen chaos waiting to happen? And Laura from Germantown had a date night that went from dreamy to... bizarre. Trust us, you won’t see it c...
Jul 24, 2025•24 min
Today’s episode had it all: motivational quotes, emotional damage, and questionable dessert choices. 😅 We kicked off with some hardcore truth from Robert Downey Jr.: “I know it’s hard. That’s why it’s worth doing.” Which also applies to listening to this show without yelling at your radio. 💁♂️ Then we learned 3% of men have never had a pet. Not a cat. Not a fish. Not even a weird lizard named Chad. 🐾🚩 Your birth month apparently has a theme song (yes, July, you’re giving “party girl energy”...
Jul 21, 2025•32 min
Kidd kicks things off with a wild bus ride where a woman took "rude" to the next level 📞🙄 — and we want to hear the rudest thing you’ve ever witnessed. Then we dive into some big news: could TSA finally let us carry full-size shampoo through security? 🧴✈️ Yes, seriously. For Feel Good Friday, we’re spotlighting five amazing D.C. firefighters whose powerful photo is making waves for all the right reasons 🔥❤️. And later… we spill the tea on a couple caught having an affair at a Coldplay concer...
Jul 18, 2025•24 min
In this episode, Kidd kicks things off with a hilarious rant about his biggest elevator pet peeve—seriously, there are rules, people! 😅 Then we dive into a new survey that says Americans have 252 good days a year… is that more or less than you expected? 🤔 Next, we talk about how attached we really are to our cars. Turns out 90% of car owners feel a genuine emotional connection to their vehicle. We asked you to weigh in—and your calls did not disappoint! ❤️🚙 Plus, in today’s Crazy First Date S...
Jul 17, 2025•25 min
A new survey that shows how sleep (or lack of it) can impact relationships — and let's just say, not all couples are syncing up 🛏️💔. Then Chilli dishes on her ongoing feud with the neighborhood ice cream man 😂🍨. Later, we talk about the aches and pains that come with getting older (yes, even your knees can predict the weather now 🌧️🦵). Kidd shares his own “when it rains, it hurts” story, and listeners call in with some of the funniest and most surprising pain confessions you'll hear all we...
Jul 16, 2025•25 min
You can now play UNO for real money in Vegas?! We’re talking about which childhood games we’d dominate for cash 💰🎲. Then it gets wild—one kid racked up $3,000 on toys while their parents slept 😱🧸. We asked: what made YOUR parents flip out growing up? Plus, Crazy First Dates is back with Marco from Germantown—he was late and left early... for a dentist appointment? 🦷🙄
Jul 15, 2025•25 min
What’s the one thing on your phone you can’t live without? 📱 Our callers share their must-haves — and some answers might surprise you! Then, Kidd reveals a not-so-honest detail he and his partner have been telling people about their dog...🐶👀 Also in this episode: 🎤 A woman pays to see Billie Eilish but ends up sitting next to an amateur opera star — yikes! Listeners chime in with their own stories of pricey experiences ruined by others. ❤️ And in a powerful Make Your Monday moment, we introd...
Jul 14, 2025•26 min
Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning, we went from John Mellencamp vibes to workplace gripes faster than you can say “favorite pen.” ✍️ We kicked off Morning Mindset with a little lyrical wisdom: “Oh yeah, life goes on, long after the thrill of living is gone.” – John Mellencamp. Depressing? Maybe. Accurate? Also yes. But don’t worry — we pepped it up with coffee and chaos. ☕️🔥 Then came the Nearly Impossible Question: Nearly 1 in 5 people have a favorite one of THESE... what is it? A pen. Tha...
Jul 11, 2025•27 min
Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning, we started with a little wisdom from teen rom-com royalty: “Don’t let anyone ever make you feel like you don’t deserve what you want.” Heath Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You — and we couldn’t agree more. 💁♀️ Then came the Nearly Impossible Question: What place are people visiting 30% less than in 2019? 📚 The library. Apparently, Dewey decimals just aren’t vibing in 2025. But Cleveland from Fairfax got it right and scored Cyndi Lauper tickets thanks t...
Jul 10, 2025•30 min
🎙️ Spark of Madness, Slot Machines & Vacation Vibes Ruined by Work Wi-Fi 🎧 Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning on 97.1 WASH-FM, we kicked things off with a classic Robin Williams truth bomb: “You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.” 🔥 (Translation: Embrace your weird. We sure do.) At 6:25A, the Nearly Impossible Question asked what we try 10 times a minute while using it. The answer? Slot machines. 🎰 Vegas called — they want their dopamine back. Big congrats t...
Jul 09, 2025•26 min
On today’s Toby + Chilli in the Morning, Bruce Lee kicked off our Morning Mindset with a mic drop: “I’m not in this world to live up to your expectations.” 💥 And speaking of expectations — apparently, 70% of people say they never threw a party while their parents were away... despite what every teen movie told us. 🎉 Also on the show... 🧤 Is your outfit heatwave-friendly or are you dressing for the office A/C battle? 🤔 Friday holiday vs. Monday holiday — Toby and Chilli take sides. 😬 And wha...
Jul 08, 2025•26 min
🎧 Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning, we kicked off with a Will Smith quote that reminded us mediocrity is for the realists — shoot for the stars, friends! 🌠 Then came a nostalgic twist: throwback tunes may spark the happiest memories, but guess what came in second? (Hint: It’s shore to relax you). 🌊 Big congrats to Randy from Warrenton, who’s heading to see Cyndi Lauper live! Plus... 👠 Did Chilli accidentally raise a diva on a recent mommy/son date? 🏁 Brad Pitt gets starstruck just like...
Jul 07, 2025•34 min
Start your day with fireworks — literally and figuratively. 🎆 In this episode of Toby + Chilli Mornings, we kick things off with some lyrical wisdom from U2, then light the fuse on hilarious listener stories about fireworks fails 💥 (spoiler: nobody’s eyebrows were safe). Plus, we find out what 41% of Americans are doing for the 4th of July — and how it earned Joe from Arlington some sweet Maroon 5 tickets 🎤. And later? Closet confessions: Toby owns enough black shirts to start a band, and Chi...
Jul 03, 2025•29 min
Brittany weighs in on Toby’s brother heading overseas for a medical procedure 🌍💉—would you do it? Then, Chilli confesses something she almost did while painters were in her house… she thought it was weird, Toby says totally normal 👀🖌️. Plus, y’all came through with some explosive Fourth of July mishap stories 🎇🔥—from backyard blunders to unexpected booms!
Jul 02, 2025•28 min
Ever been forced to sit through a million ads before a movie starts? 🎥 Yeah, we’ve got thoughts—and so do our listeners. Plus, Toby’s brother is headed overseas for a medical procedure 🛫👨⚕️... would you ever trust an unlicensed or super-cheap doctor? And wait ‘til you hear Tina's Crazy First Date story. Let’s just say the sparks weren’t flying with her date... but with his friend ?! 👀💥
Jul 01, 2025•28 min
What movie would blow your mind at the Sphere in Vegas? We’ve got Wizard of Oz on the brain… 🌈🎶 Plus, Toby’s running on fumes (and coffee), a high school grad gets hired mid-ceremony 🎓💼, and listeners call in with the easiest jobs they’ve ever landed. Oh, and don’t miss our Make Your Monday moment—local teens stepping up in the summer heat ☀️💧!
Jun 30, 2025•26 min
Start your day with good vibes and hot takes on Toby + Chilli in the Morning! 💬☀️ 🎧 Morning Mindset kicks off with George Michael’s iconic reminder to “Gotta have faith” 🙌 🥩 Then at 6:25A, the Nearly Impossible Question has us questioning dinner dates: 5 out of 10 people secretly judge you for how you like your steak?! Chris from Arlington wins Cyndi Lauper tix just for getting it right! 🌊 At 6:40A, we dive into the beach rule everyone keeps breaking in Ocean City (Hint: it’s about space—an...
Jun 27, 2025•28 min
🎙️ Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning: Toilet Seats, Sibling Showdowns & Steak Date Dealbreakers 🧠 Morning Mindset @5:20A: “When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in.” — Haruki Murakami 💭 A powerful reminder that storms don’t just test us—they transform us. 🚽 Nearly Impossible Question @6:25A: Q: What’s the #1 thing dumped on the side of the road, according to a new study? A: A toilet seat! (Yes, really.) 👏 Congrats to Gwyneth from Hanover—she’s headi...
Jun 26, 2025•27 min
Ever been stuck in the DMV heat with no escape? 😅 Our listeners share their sweaty situations! Plus, Toby is bummed that the planned water outage at his complex didn’t hapeen. Chilli may have offended her AirBnB host, and Toby's feeling bad about forgetting a birthday… but what if it was your birthday that everyone forgot? 💔
Jun 25, 2025•30 min
Ever wonder what you'll still be doing at 100? We asked, and your answers did not disappoint! 💯 Toby's water is being turned off all day today. He thought he was prepared but he is not. Uh oh! We've also got your best tips to survive the heat wave 🔥, and one caller’s date took a seriously unexpected detour… to run errands mid-date 😳. Grab your iced coffee and dive in!
Jun 24, 2025•29 min
Listeners share what’s making them feel great today 🙌, while Chilli opens up about a scary moment at the beach when a lifeguard saved her son—and she’s got an important reminder for parents. Plus, we hear your funniest multitasking fails (yes, we’ve all been there 🤦), and in this week’s Make Your Monday moment, meet the Maryland gas station attendant bringing old-school charm and big smiles to everyone he meets.
Jun 23, 2025•27 min
What’s that thing you keep putting off? (We’re looking at you, junk drawer 👀). Plus, we’re diving into the little things that make you uniquely you —even if it’s just the ability to wiggle your eyebrows to the beat of a song. On Feel Good Friday, meet the incredible group of high school students in Northern Virginia who built and donated a million-dollar home 🏠❤️. And to top it off, we open the phones to hear your best useless talents —from cereal-sorting to toe tricks.
Jun 20, 2025•26 min
Producer Taylor’s on a mission to show her kids body confidence in a two-piece swimsuit for the first time ever 👏💖. We talk about the wedding traditions we’d totally skip (bye, bouquet toss 💐✌️), and the desserts that make us absolutely weak—looking at you, cheesecake 🍫🍪. Plus, Bria in DC tells us about her Crazy First Date where she gave the creepy guy at the gym a shot…and how it went terribly wrong. Plus, we get the answer to our Nearly Impossible Question!
Jun 19, 2025•27 min
Have you ever had to explain something to an adult twice? From explaining the difference between suit and suite (again) to uncovering why the P.S. was really just the B.S., we're diving into all the things that make us go, "Wait, what?" 😅 We share more on things from 20 years ago that totally disappeared. Plus, we take your calls on the unconventional things you find weirdly attractive, and we get the answer to our Nearly Impossible Question!
Jun 18, 2025•26 min
More listeners share why they feel like you deserve a parade? 🥁 There’s some wild reasons why! Then we get into the stories behind your weirdest nicknames (Spoiler: Muff was one of them 😂). Plus, we’re throwing it back to the early 2000s—what disappeared and what you miss most. Plus, we get the answer to our Nearly Impossible Question!
Jun 17, 2025•26 min
Ever feel like you deserve a full-on parade for surviving the week? SAME. This episode, we’re talking about the activities you actually enjoy doing with your kids (yes, they exist and no, they don’t all involve glitter). Toby gives us his Father’s Day recap—including the good, the sweet, and the very chaotic. Then it’s your turn: we play Fill in the Blank —what’s your “I deserve a parade” moment? Plus, a new edition of Make Your Monday and listener calls that prove we’re all just doing our best ...
Jun 16, 2025•27 min
🚴♂️💥 Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning… Robert Tepper kicked off our Morning Mindset with a throwback lyric from 1985: “There’s no easy way out, there’s no shortcut home.” (Translation: adulting is hard, sorry. 😅) Then at 6:25A, our Nearly Impossible Question gave us a surprising shortcut to workplace happiness: Q: Want to feel happier at work? A: Ride your bike there. Apparently, sweating before spreadsheets is the secret. 🎉 Shoutout to Bill from Gaithersburg who pedaled into the winne...
Jun 13, 2025•25 min
🎙️ Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning... Mel Robbins reminded us all to “Start before you’re ready” during our 5:20A Morning Mindset — because let’s be honest, when are we ever truly ready anyway? 💥 Then at 6:25A, the Nearly Impossible Question had parents everywhere nodding in exhausted agreement: Q: Parents spend nine weeks of their lives doing WHAT for their kids? A: Driving them to school. 🚗🚌 (We’re guessing it feels like nine years.) 🎉 Big high five to Diane from Burtonsville — she ...
Jun 12, 2025•25 min
🎙️ Today on Toby + Chilli in the Morning… Marie Forleo kicks off our Morning Mindset with this gem: “Everything is figureoutable.” 💪 (Yes, even that thing you’ve been putting off for a week.) At 6:25, our Nearly Impossible Question had us all doing a double take… 😳 Q: 15% of workers admit they’ve called out sick because of WHAT?! A: A giant pimple. Yep, acne is apparently PTO-worthy. 🏆 Shoutout to Michelle from Annapolis, who popped the right answer and scored 4 tickets to Broadway in the Pa...
Jun 11, 2025•25 min
