Walmart Radio Podcast

If today felt a little upside down, it’s probably because today is National Bat Day! Bo’s already planning his homemade bat shelter where his fuzzy flying friends can hang out and eat all the bugs in his backyard. Our Associate Caller of the Day was David from Store 2904 in Orange Park, Florida. He gave a heartfelt shoutout to the whole store, which as a greeter who loves his job, is what he does best. In Milestone Minute, Sarah celebrated her 30 year anniversary while Laurie and Jeanette celebrated their 35th. Congratulations to all three of you! Christina from Store 1867 in Westminster, Maryland, crushed it at Yes or No Way Bo, and that’s the truth! Additional highlights included Celebrity Chit Chat with Camila Cabello, tips for spring cleaning and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: What do nearly half of people say if they’re going to do it, they prefer to do it at home? Let’s just say for the past year, most of us didn’t really have a choice. Be sure to tune in!

Today is National Gardening Day, and we give it two green thumbs up! Bo gave some love to all the associates in Lawn and Garden who work hard every day to help us grow. Our Associate Caller of the Day was Michele from Store 4295 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She gave a big shoutout to Jan and Tori for helping her keep it down. We also had shoutouts from Rebecca, Michael, John, Brian and Dennis. Quinn from Store 3597 in Belvidere, Illinois, actually called back in today to redeem himself from totally failing Yes or No Way Bo and won Bo’s Impossible Question, which he will wear as a badge of honor for the rest of time. In Milestone Minute, Calvin, Karen and Bonnie celebrate 35, 40 and 40 years respectively. Additional highlights include cracking the Detective Product case, one hit wonders from the 90’s, and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: Which occupation walks an average of 4-5 miles per day? No matter which way you slice it, it’s good for your health. Be sure to tune in!

Walmart World is celebrating its 50th year with a brand new website ­– walmartworld.com ­– focused entirely on the associate experience and available wherever there’s internet! We brought together a superstar cast to reflect on what Walmart World means. We heard from Editor-in-Chief Amber, on the importance of Walmart World in her own life ­– and her vision for its future. Plus, Tyler shared some of the incredible associates you can meet, like Scott, a 15-year bakery associate and rockstar cake decorator at Store 520 in Winder, Georgia. We heard from all our favorite DJs, chatting with Bo and Antonio, as well as Jason and Terry from the OG radio team! And, of course, no day on air is complete without games, so the guys play Rapid Questions and Friday Feud! Tune in for all that, plus so much more that won’t fit here! Hit play!

Antonio and Iyube were live in the studio on a Rollback Wednesday, celebrating associates from all over the country – and, of course, kickin’ it old school. The show began with our first Associate Caller of the Day, Miquela from Store 2124 in Beavercreek, Ohio, who called in with a shoutout to her overnight crew! Antonio was stoked to hear from Lisa at Store 3 in Commerce, Georgia, as she welcomed James back to the overnight crew after the birth of his new baby. Congrats, James! In news, it’s National Reach as High as You Can Day, and the associates at Store 2258 in Alexandria, Virginia, must have gotten the message! Check out their latest TikTok, as they prove you can work hard and have fun. Finally, the guys played Did You Know, asking for something 54% of us don’t know how to do. Remember to wipe the sweat from your brow as you labor over this answer. Or, just tune in and find out.

Antonio and Iyube were in the studio on National Grilled Cheese Day, reporting on the question some of us have spent our lives trying to answer. More on that in a minute. Our Associate Caller of the Day was Jeremy, from Store 2716 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who is celebrating 17 years with Walmart! Congratulations, Jeremy! In news, two Walmart associates were finally able to answer what side pairs best with a grilled cheese sandwich. Matt, from Store 2753 in Clayton, Georgia, said it’s another grilled cheese; and Brandon, from Store 252 in Du Quoin, Illinois, said it’s biscuits and gravy. Decadent answers, gentlemen. Truly brilliant. Our Social Media Highlight of the Day went to Paula from Store 2492 in Pendleton, Oregon, for her cheerful hello and happy helpfulness at the customer service desk. Join us for all that, and get Monday started right!

It’s National Name Yourself Day, which is a great excuse to kick off the weekend as a whole new you. Our Associate Caller of the Day was TJ from Store 1475 in Washington, Iowa. He gave an encouraging shoutout to his whole team. We also had shoutouts from John, Janelle, Lee, Carlos, Andre and Chris. In Milestone Minute Debra, Wandrette and Terisa celebrated 30, 35 and 40 years respectively. In news, Elon Musk says Jurassic Park is possible, just without dinosaurs. What? Does that just mean a park with Jeff Goldblum? In Celebrity Chit Chat, Bo talked to Dua Lipa about her hit single “Don’t Start Now.” Additional highlights include Yes or No Way Bo and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: What was originally designed as a tool to encourage quitting smoking? The answer is pretty sweet. Be sure to tune in!

Antonio and Iyube were in studio, format free, on a Friday. The show kicked off with our Associate Caller of the Day, Maxcina, from Store 1950 in Ahoskie, North Carolina, who gave a shoutout to her night crew. We also heard from Devontae at Store 2631 in Livonia, Michigan, who called in with an Antonio appreciation shoutout, to talk about the time they met during Associates Week. The associate connection runs deep! Our Social Media Highlight of the Day went to our boy Earl at Store 3339 in Vineland, New Jersey, for reaching five years of excellent service on the overnight maintenance team! Thanks for all you do, Earl! In other interesting developments, it’s National Name Yourself Day, which is great news for someone who’s always wanted to go by Inigo Montoya. Drop us a line on social to let us know what you’d name yourself! Join us for all that, plus Friday Feud and Did You Know? Hit play!

There was no shortage of shoutouts today. Ayoub from Store 202 in Frisco, Texas, had a shoutout for his boss Mohammed. Krystal from Store 4203 in Fort Mohave, Arizona, successfully completed a Thrive ZP Challenge and challenged everyone to download the app and take the challenge. We had two Associate Callers of the Day today, Daniel from Store 34 in Nevada, Missouri and Barbara from Store 2582 in Camillus, New York. In Milestone Minute, Victoria, Valerie and Teresa celebrate 30, 35, and 40 years respectively. Congratulations for being a decades-long foundation of our Walmart family. Bo and Iyube discuss their favorite Disney World rides. Additional highlights include a Detective Product super sleuth and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: Germany is the only country where this is available all year long, what is it? Be sure to tune in!

It’s a Rollback Wednesday, so Antonio and Iyube were in the studio to take our stores back in time! Our Associate Caller of the Day was Dennis from Store 144 in Fayetteville, Arkansas; and our honorable mention goes to Essie from Store 2584 in Tucker, Georgia, who gave a special shoutout you won’t wanna miss. And a big thanks to Club 8252 in North Charleston, South Carolina, for calling in to compliment the tunes! It’s all for you! In news, it’s National No Housework Day, which seems like especially good news for anyone working from home! Our Social Media Highlight of the Day goes to Club 8278 in Greenville, South Carolina, for staying creative on social. Check it out! Join us for all that, plus ‘Did You Know?’ ‘Insta Rewind’ and ‘This or That?’ Hit play!

Today is National Read a Road Map Day. We could use some directions, because none of us know how to do that anymore. Our Associate Caller of the Day was also our Impossible Question guesser! Congrats to Cassandra from Store 738 in Camden, Tennessee. Darian from Store 5430 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, had our hearts aflutter with her romantic song request to celebrate her engagement. In Milestone Minute, Heather talked to Chris at the Home Office who’s celebrating 40 years! We were cracking up over “cackleberries” in Say Word. Additional highlights include Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: Only one third of the world's population does this. What is it? Be sure to tune in!

It’s a Motivational Monday, and it’s also National Deep-Dish Pizza Day, which means there’s really double the motivation. Why? Because you now have an excuse to eat a deep-dish pizza. Our Associate Caller of the Day was Lisa from Store 3 in Commerce, Georgia, who called to give a shoutout to her whole store! Antonio also enjoyed hearing from Melissa at Store 1395 in Centralia, Illinois, who had an incredibly kind shoutout for overnight coach Justin. “He is one of those above and beyond people – not just as a coach, but as a person,” Melissa said. During our Social Media Highlight of the Day, Antonio shouted out the entirety of Club 8142 in Spartanburg, South Carolina, for bringing the fun to their social posts! Tune in for all that, plus ‘Did You Know?’ and ‘Who Sang It?’ on this Motivational Monday!

We had two Associate Callers of the Day, Henry and Carl from Store 1618 in Merrillville, Indiana. Someone must have tipped them off, because they already knew they were Associates of the Day. In Milestone Minute, Michelle celebrated 30 years, Sherill celebrated 35, and Wesley clocked in at a whopping 40 years with Walmart. Bo talked to Michelle from Sam’s Club 6527 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, about ramping up Easter Egg excitement by putting money inside the eggs. That’s some high stakes hunting right there. In Celebrity Chit Chat, Lana Del Rey told Bo about the book that changed her life. Other highlights include signs your neighbor may be the Easter Bunny, Snoop Dogg’s new gig, and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: What does the average worker say three times a week? Honestly, we’re surprised it’s not more. Be sure to tune in!

Antonio and Iyube were in the studio on a Friday, kicking off the day right! R. Kelly from Store 919 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, was our Associate Caller of the Day, and Antonio was happy to oblige when Betty from Store 1199 in Barbourville, Kentucky, called in to request ‘We Are the Champions.’ We think all our associates are champions, but big congratulations to Store 1199 on their 2020 Hometown Store of the Year title! In news, the guys were flabbergasted that Root Beer Peeps are real. But hey, why not? Our Social Media Highlight of the Day went out to Martha at Store 5196 in Memphis, Tennessee, who is celebrating 30 years with Walmart! Thank you for all you do, Martha! Join us for all that, plus play Friday Feud, Did You Know? and more! Hit play!

It’s National Crayon Day, and the show was as colorful as ever. Fred from Store 1150 in College Station, Texas, was our Associate Caller of the Day. He gave a shoutout to the entire store for their hard work keeping the store going during COVID. They’re doing such an amazing job that Bo declared them Store of the Day! In Milestone Minute, Shauneille celebrated 35 years, Colleen celebrated 30 years, and Carol took the cake with a super impressive 40 years on the job. Super sleuth Josh from Store 620 in Blue Ridge, Tennessee, cracked the Detective Product case with ease. Other highlights included the double life of cats, the Game of Thrones Broadway show and Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day which asked: What is a popular U.S. souvenir for visiting Europeans? Our cup runneth over with curiosity. Be sure to tune in!

Antonio and Iyube were back in the studio on a Wednesday, and associates kicked things off bringing the energy! Our First Associate Caller of the Day was Lalanie from Store 8252 in Charleston, South Carolina, who wanted to give a huge shoutout to all the associates at her store, especially the hardworking fulfillment team! In news, Justin Bieber became the first solo male to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 song chart and the Billboard 200 album chart simultaneously. It’s a huge accomplishment, but Iyube made waves when he revealed he doesn’t have Bieber Fever! Should he change his tune? Drop us a line on social to let us know. Our Social Media Highlight of the Day went to Dave from Club 6673 in Cheektowaga, New York, for being selected Associate of the Year in 2020! Way to go, Dave! Join us for all that, plus This or That, Back in the Day, Did You Know? and more!