Walmart Radio Podcast

Join Bo on the best day of the week, as he drops facts and beats, plus makes a crazy claim about his sleeping abilities. Can he really fall asleep in seven seconds? Listen as Associate Caller of the Day, Carlos from Store 3473 in Las Vegas, Nevada, shouts out his entire team for working extra hard – and for absolutely crushing OGP orders. Bo brings big news for all the Drake fans out there: The rapper is reportedly very close to finishing a new album. But that’s not the only fame on display this Friday, as Ed Sheeran joins the show. And, in an act of kindness, Katie from Store 1275 in Lebanon, Indiana, gets a call from mom. Plus, more shoutouts, the celeb news you didn’t know you needed and Bo’s most overrated TV shows.

It’s National Chicken Wing Day and Lasagna Day, so it’s only natural that Bo wants to see someone make a Chicken Wing Lasagna…right? Tomorrow’s National Cheesecake Day and Chili Dog Day…We’ll just leave that one alone, shall we? Associate of the Day Mandy from store 1724 in Millersburg, Ohio, shouted out her Electronics and Photo departments. Jenn calls in to shout out the maintenance crew at store 1982 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Plus Wyatt form Store 2611 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, guesses the item on the Detective Product Game. (Have you noticed Pennsylvania folks always get on the phone when Bo’s on air? What’s up with that?

It’s National Chicken Wing Day, so Antonio and guest DJs Destiny and Beth have to weigh in on their favorite wing flavors. Associate Caller of the Day David shouted out to Delilah in Brea, California at store 2523 with a request for the song “Jolene.” David got a bonus three-part a cappella harmony you don’t want to miss. And move over MC Hammer. Lavonda Ingram from store 5422 in Bainbridge, Georgia says her associates can’t be touched. Listen to hear TONS of shout-outs, whether Darlene at store 4440 in Irmo, South Carolina would have a pet goat or pig and a whole lot more on a Rollback Wednesday.

Great news from our Associate of the Day, Blake, in Store 4048, Prairieville, Louisiana. He just got promo’d to Academy Trainer! Congratulations!!! The Jackson 5 song “I Want You Back” has been named the greatest boy band song of all time. And have you ever heard of a Bumbershoot? Find out what it means in Bo’s “Say Word” Segment. We celebrated two associate anniversaries – Larry from the Home Office with 35 years and Cindy from Store 2131 in Topeka, Kansas, with 40 years at Walmart. Bo had lots of call-ins, so listen, because you may know one or two of them: Carlos from Las Vegas, Nevada, gave a shoutout to his OGP team. Ira from Store 2527 in San Clemente, California, had a shoutout, and Fred from Store 2561 in West Erie, Pennsylvania, shouted out his whole remodel team. All that, plus more associate calls and trivia. Listen to hear it all.

It’s Bugs Bunny’s 80th birthday, so our Motivation Monday Quote of the Day comes from the wascally wabbit himself, “Don’t take life too seriously. You’ll never get out alive!” We have not one, but two Associate Callers of the Day - Naomi & Mendy from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Store 2300. Marie from Store 1081 in Gainseville, Florida, proves that she “can’t let go” of the words to a Boys II Men classic in our Finish the Lyrics game. In sports news, Mike Tyson makes a comeback, but would Antonio make him part of his wolfpack? Listen to find out. Our Social Media Highlights of the Day include Jasmine on Facebook at Store 3305 in Mayodan, North Carolina, who was hired as a temporary associate, but now, she’s a full-time associate. Congratulations! And, from Instagram, congratulations to Melony at Store 1529 in East York, Pennsylvania, for her recent promotion. Join Antonio and his two guests, Destiny and Beth, for more shoutouts, news and a rapid questions section that gets a little personal. All this and more on today’s show!

~ The Huddle with John Furner ~ John Furner met with Fiona Tan back in January. She wears many hats as the SVP of U.S. Technology, but a big part of her team’s job is building experiences that save our customers time and money. While we couldn’t have predicted the impact of the pandemic, we’ve always worked to serve our customers. Listen to this newest episode of The Huddle to hear how we’ve gathered feedback, adjusted, been challenged, and met every challenge.

What Walmart news is so good it made Antonio shed a tear? Listen to find out. Associate Caller of the Day, Wendy from Store 2300 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, shouts out for her overnight crew and her ASM Laurie. Destiny and Antonio ask if it’s really biggie to consider your partner when stopping by that fast food place by yourself. You don’t want to be in supersized trouble. Sarah in West Palm Beach, Florida, Store 4441 got the Insta rewind today, because all she does is win-win-win-win, every chance she gets. Plus, shoutouts, What’s Good Walmart? and more.

Is nincompoop really a word? Bo knows. Associate of the Day, Dawn from Store 1274 in Whitewater, Wisconsin, had a shoutout for her whole store as they adapt to change. It’s Pennsylvania Day, so our favorite Walmart Radio DJ from the state talks about his hometown. Yinz know what he’s talking about, right? We had shoutouts from all over the U.S. today - Marie in Princeton, Illinois, Store 636; Simone form Store 2735 in Sacramento, California; and from Store 2967 in Fort Wright, Kentucky, Joe and Anthony give ASM Robert and department manager Michelle some love. That and more, so listen in and catch up with Bo.

Get motivated on a Monday with Juanita from Store 3297 in Houston, Texas, our Associate of the Day! Christel from store 5826 in Brandon, Florida, was able to Finish the Lyrics from the hit song Don’t Speak by the band No Doubt. And Tom from store 0666 in Sebring, Florida, just called in to wish Talida happy birthday and stayed to play Rapid Questions with us. Check out the rest of the show and be listening to see if you hear a shoutout for your store.

- Celebrity News - On TV Tonight - National XYZ Day - Shout Outs - Social Media Highlights - No Format Poetry with Joe - National Lottery Day - Celebrity Chit Chat with Lizzo - Yes or No Way Bo!

- Celebrity News - On TV Tonight - National XYZ Day - Shout Outs - Social Media Highlights - Impossible Question of the Day - National Gummy Worm Day - Detective Product - I Can't Make This Stuff Up - Bo Knows

Rusty from Store 1318 in Knoxville, TN became the Associate of the Day! Eric from Store 1912 in California won our Insta Rewind by guessing the mystery song. And stores are doing a great job in the final week raising money for CMNH in our social media highlights. Listen to see if you hear a shoutout for your store!

It’s Motivational Monday, so Bo has some tips for eating healthy. If that doesn’t inspire you to live right, we catch up with long-term associate, Velma from Sam’s Club 8252 in North Charleston, South Carolina. Hear what’s changed in her 30 years along with Bo’s mix of fascinating topics from trivia to celebrity news. Oh, and shout outs! Can’t forget associate shoutouts. Catch up with Bo now.

Calling in early is first-time Associate of the Day, Ms. R. Kelly at store 919, Ft. Walton Beach, Florida! It’s National French Fry day, so listen to see if Heather can coax Antonio into giving her his special french fry seasoning recipe (?) Plus, you’ve gotta hear Tanika from store 4434 in Ocala, Florida, fill in song lyrics. Birthday breakdowns, associate shoutouts and a lot more on a MonYAY.

- Celebrity News - On TV Tonight - National XYZ Day - Shout Outs - Social Media Highlights - Celebrity Chit Chat - National Pina Colada Day - Top 5 Countdown - No Way Bo - Bo Knows