Walmart Radio Podcast

It’s a No Format Friday, which means Iyube is in the best possible mood – and he isn’t alone! After all, there’s a lot to be stoked about. The Associate Caller of the Day sure was stoked: Bo chatted with Brandon, from Store 4176 in Sherwood, Oregon, who called to holler at his boy Brian ­– “the best associate ever!” Bo and Iyube took HBO to task for scraping the bottom of the barrel to name its new 'Game of Thrones' prequel the ‘Tales of Dunk and Egg.’ Is it about playing super fragile basketball? Here’s to hoping the final episode is good. In Milestone Minute, Bo congratulates Denise, Kevin and David for celebrating a whopping 35 years! Amazing work! And don’t miss Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day, which asks for a job that 15% of men have held at one point in their life. The answer may not be glamorous, but it does allow men to prove something important to their neighbors… We’ve also got celebrity chit chat, and Brittany from Store 3812 in Columbus, Ohio plays Yes or No Way Bo! Listen now!

It’s National Disc Jockey Day, so get your boogie on and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok as you bust a move! Misty and Destiny were our Associate Callers of the Day from Store 3608 in Madison, Ohio. You know what two Associate Callers of the Day means? Double shoutouts! That’s how you spread the love! In population news, Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have welcomed their second child into the world, a baby boy named Phineas. Congratulations to the couple! And, we already have good news for Phineas, all five seasons of "The Muppet Show" are heading to Disney Plus. Everyone needs Kermit and Miss Piggy in their life! We also have a social media shoutout for Joanne at Store 2236 in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Antonio screamed a big shoutout to Joanne for hitting the awesome milestone of 25 Years!! Cheers! Thank you for your service! And, Antonio lets us know that 51% of people would rather have jury duty than give coffee up for a week. Coffee has to be considered the most powerful morning routine, right?! Antonio delivers news, Associate Shoutouts and tells us which songs really get a wedding dance floor going! Listen now to hear it all on a Rollback Wednesday.

The show kicked off today with a great audio montage reflecting on the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Bo and Iyube started off this important day with some reflection, some remembrance and some hope for the future. Our Associate Caller of the Day was Brian from Store 2152 in Albany, New York, and he shouted out his whole Lawn & Garden team, his management team, Junior, Paul and basically everyone else at the store. Well, we’ve got a shoutout for you, Brian, because your shoutout game is so strong. Call us back when you think of some other folks you may not have remembered! Today’s special, so Bo felt like we needed two Associate Callers of the Day. Cody from Store 68 in Wynne, Arkansas, was the lucky guy, and he shouted out his store manager Mr. Michael and his department manager Miss Janese. Listen to the manners on Cody. Thanks for calling! On today’s Say Word, we learned about cronk (not crunk). If you’re getting cronk, your Australian friends will ask if you’re feeling alright. That’s some sick word knowledge, guys. And, we got to know customer John in Neighborhood Market 2870 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as he told us about one of the best days of his life. Catch up with Bo and Iyube in the studio right now!

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day said 15% of us haven’t washed this item of clothing in the past 6 months!? The answer might be hanging out in your bathroom! The Associate Caller of the Day was Dawn from Store 3078 in East Brunswick, New Jersey, who gave a shoutout to Ashley from her store. Way to spread to love, Dawn! Harry Styles and Olivia Wilde are rumored to be a new couple, which made Bo remember the 2015 One Direction song “Olivia.” Who knew Harry Styles could write songs from the future? In Detective Product, Bo made the phone lines light up and gave a shoutout to Andrea, a customer in Savannah, Georgia. Bo and Josh were in the studio today with I Can’t Make This Stuff Up, Detective Product and a debate about which weather season is the best. Listen to all that and more, right now.

It’s National Bean Day, so if you want to post something inspired by the “magical fruit” on social media, tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Joey at Store 1690 in Decatur, Illinois, was our Associate Caller of the Day, and he asked to get his boogie on! In trivia news, Alex Trebek’s final episodes as the host of “Jeopardy” air this week. Make sure you don’t miss out on a special salute to the late host on Friday. We have a social media shoutout for Syed at Store 1869 in Marlton, New Jersey. Syed is the new store manager, and the whole store is thrilled to have him as their new leader! And, Antonio told us what 65% of women do to calm their nerves before going out on a date. Today, Antonio dropped music news, associate shoutouts and shared what percentage of people with a smartphone have a cracked screen. Listen now to hear it all on a Rollback Wednesday.

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day said people do this about 300 times a year. The answer might surprise you because it’s something no one ever wants to do! The Associate Caller of the Day was Kathy from Store 5461 in Vancouver, Washington, who gave a shoutout to her whole team for working so hard during the holiday! In NFL news, the Cleveland Browns have made it to the playoffs for the first time in 18 years!!! That’s one whole adult person's life since they made it to the postseason! In the Milestone Minute, Heather helped Bo give a shoutout to Rennell Smith from Store 3717 in Nashville, Tennessee, for 40 years of service. Rennell even met her husband at Walmart! In an attempt to predict the future, Josh claimed Luke Combs will become the next Garth Brooks. Only time will tell! Bo and Josh were in the studio with Milestone Minute, Impossible Question of the Day, and a countdown of the greatest Star Wars villains. Listen to all that and more, right now.

The Night Show’s very first Associate Caller of the Day of 2021 was Jeff at 1932 in Ellsworth, Maine. He started off the year by shouting out his coworker, Josh, who is recovering from a car accident. We all wish Josh well and a speedy recovery. It’s the first Motivational Monday of the new year, so we thought we’d start off with a great motivational quote from country singer Patty Loveless who turns 64 today, “Life's about changing. Nothing ever stays the same.” In our Social Media Highlight of the Day, we want to join the team at Store 3883 in Makakilo, Hawaii, in congratulating team lead Rosmelle for her 20 years of service with the company. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! We got to know Matt from Store 558 in Salina, Kansas, a little better as he played Rapid Questions with us today. Find out if he likes The Godfather or Star Wars more! We set out today to start the year off right with some positive vibes on a Motivational Monday here on The Night Show, so listen to this podcast to hear all the associate shoutouts, news and more. We plan on doing this all year long, so click play and join us!

We probably don’t need to tell you, but a new year is on the horizon! Though most Americans are breathing a sigh of relief, only 40% say they plan to take part in one of the New Year’s most classic traditions. What do you think it is? Our Associate Caller of the Day was Nancy, from Store 5806 in Grand Rapids, North Dakota! You’re a champion, Nancy. In Stuff That Can’t Be Made Up, Bo and Josh reveal that Pepsi has announced an ambitious new cola called 'Cocoala,' which is cocoa and marshmallow flavored -- but can it be poured between graham crackers?! And make sure to check out our Milestone Minute with Annabelle Wilhelm from Store 2236 in Harleysville, Pennsylvania! She called to chat in celebration of 24 years at Walmart! Congratulations again, Annabelle. In good news, Walmart announced it has donated 16 million pounds of food to food banks across Indiana this year, and is contributing $12 million to Feeding America at a time when Americans are being hit hard by the pandemic. All that, and more, on The Bo Show! Hit play!!

With little time left in 2020, Antonio and Josh decided it was time for some good news on this Rollback Wednesday! Did you know Walmart has donated 16 million pounds of food to food banks this year? Or that they’re granting $12 million to Feeding America, to help those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic? See, we told you it was some good news. But it doesn’t stop there. Our Associate Caller of the Day was R. Kelly (no relation that we know of) from Store 919 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida! Also worth noting, it’s National Bacon Day. Can you smell that?! Our Social Media Highlight of the Day goes out to Debbie at Store 1662 in Statesville, North Carolina, for receiving a Happy To Help award! Way to go, Debbie! Antonio and Josh play ‘Did You Know?’ and look for the answer to something that takes an average of 3 minutes and 45 seconds of waiting… What could it be? We’ve got InstaRewind, more shoutouts and of course, all your favorite tunes on this Rollback Wednesday! What’re you waiting for? Hit play!

On this episode, we’re celebrating the birthday of two legends, Denzel Washington and Al Johnson. If that second name doesn’t immediately ring a bell, here’s a hint: He’s the proud papa of our own Antonio! Happy birthday, gentlemen! The first caller of the day was Joshua from Store 942 in Ocoee, Florida. He gave a shoutout to the apparel associates. We played Finish the Lyrics with Gwen at Store 124 in Little Rock, Arkansas. And it’s a father/son edition of Rapid Questions with birthday boy Al Johnson of Dallas, Texas. Which are adults more likely to remember, their first car or their first kiss? You’ll have to listen to find out. Plus, Milestone Minute, Social Media Highlights and more on the final Motivational Monday of 2020. You don’t want to miss this!

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day said 90% of kids will eat this at some point over the next few months, but only 10% of adults will. The answer might be right outside your door! The Associate Caller of the Day was Brian from Store 4176 in Sherwood, Oregon, who gave a shoutout to his Store Manager Patricia because she doesn’t get enough credit! Good on you Brian for spreading the love!!! Two classic TV show reboots were announced, “Little House On The Prairie” and “Revenge Of The Nerds.” Maybe next they’ll announce a mashup called “Revenge On The Little House of Nerds”?! In the Milestone Minute, Bo gives a shoutout to Anita Morrow from Store 689 in Somerset, Kentucky, for 25 years of service. And in country music news, Bo speaks with Gabby Barrett in Celebrity Chit Chat, and asks her what it’s like to be married to an “American Idol” contestant! Bo and Josh were in the studio with Milestone Minute, Celebrity Chit Chat, and an adorable-filled Toy Talk. Listen to all that and more, right now.

It’s National Twin Day, so if you want to post something on social media and let us know what it’s like to share a birthday with your sibling, tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Brent at Store 665 in Campbellsville, Kentucky, was our Associate Caller of the Day and gave a shoutout to the Fluff-Filled Bars he’s baking! Sounds delicious!!! In music news, Ringo Starr is releasing a new album completely recorded over Zoom. Hope he has good wifi so the former Beatle can keep the beat! We have a social media shoutout for Mary Beth at Store 1931 in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Mary Beth got a stellar customer survey mention on her help with the self-checkouts! Positivity pays! And, Antonio lets us know what 33% of wives wish their husbands would do more. Antonio drops sports news, associates shoutouts, and tells us to answer the phone like an Elf today. Listen now to hear it all on a No Format Friday.

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day asked, “What do 24% of us say make the Holidays more festive?” You might not take this thing down, until 2021. The Associate Caller of the Day was Peter from Store 2228 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, and he had a bunch of shoutouts for front end cashiers, customer service managers, and the leads!!! And Mental Floss released their “10 Most Annoying Holiday Songs Ever.” The winner ended up being a...donkey??? And in the battle between Blake vs. Gwen on the finale of The Voice…well, we’ll let you know who wins bragging rights on the ride home. In the Milestone Minute, we wish Lea Moses from Store 3205 in Lithia Springs, Georgia, a happy work-a-versary for 35 years at Walmart! Plus, Barrett breaks through and cracks the case in Detective Product. Bo and Josh were in the studio with Milestone Minute, favorite celebrity holiday moments, and a whole lot more on this Rollback Wednesday.

It’s National Chocolate-covered Anything Day, so if you want to post something on social media and let us know what you’re covering in chocolate, tag us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Dawn at Store 3337 in Rio Grande, New Jersey, was our Associate Caller of the Day. She gave a shoutout to all the overnight OGP associates! In X-Files news, people in the New York area have seen more UFOs this year. Sightings are up 31%! Where is Will Smith when you need him?! We have a social media shoutout for associates Marissa and DeAndre for sprinkling us with a little bit of their hidden talents. Singing ‘This Christmas,’ at Store 5239 in Valley Stream, New York, they never missed a beat! And, in celebrity news, more people want to be Jennifer Lopez than Taylor Swift. Who could have guessed that? Antonio drops celebrity news, associate shoutouts and lets us know where to get some chocolate covered beignets. Listen now to hear it all on a Rollback Wednesday.

Bo’s Impossible Question of the Day said 10% of people say doing this is more stressful than hosting a Christmas dinner. What is it? You’ll have to listen to find out! The Associate Caller of the Day was Anna from Store 5345 in Dunkirk, Maryland, who was inspired by Mariah Carey and decided it was time to take Christmas tunes old school by requesting some George Michael for her fellow associates!!! Pfizer has shipped the first batch of vaccines! Shout-out to the front-line workers who are getting it first. In the Milestone Minute, Heather chatted with Marilea from Store 3919 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Marilea has been with Walmart for 35 years, and said she has her “favorite job ever.” Congratulations, Marilea! And we have to agree. And in other interesting news, we learned abibliophobia is nothing to fear. The word, which means a fear of running out of stuff to read, isn’t used much anymore because of, you know, the whole internet. Bo and Josh were in the studio with Milestone Minute, Impossible Question of the Day, and a fierce debate on why or why not Bob Dylan has the worst Christmas song of all time. Listen to all that and more, right now.