September 11, 2026 | Wake Up Classy 97
Wake Up Classy 97 The Podcast

September 11, 2026 | Wake Up Classy 97

B1IntermediateSeptember 11, 202659 min

Wake Up Classy 97 with Josh & Chantel from Friday, September 11th, 2026 / Today we break down the Rams' rough season-opening loss to the 49ers in Australia, celebrate Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr.'s sneaker giveaway for military kids, geek out over our daughter's high-tech graphing calculator, movie quote tattoo ideas, unspoken social contracts between strangers, elevator etiquette, Josh's excitement for meat weekend, a new butter roller gadget, naming Chantel's sewing machine, a surprise pencil sharpener gift, the upcoming Oh, Mary! release at HBO Max, a sincere moment honoring the 25th anniversary of September 11th, encouraging listeners to remember and reach...

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We play a lot of board games. I saw yesterday that there's a family that has a tradition of playing board games and they write the winners in the box. I saw this. Did you see this?

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I did and I think it's a brilliant idea. I do too. Let the winners sign the box with the date. I think it's great.

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I do too. I think it's a great idea. I don't know. I saw it yesterday or the day before as well and I thought this is genius.

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