California Woman Hands out Potatoes Instead of Candy for Halloween & Kids Love it

A woman in Los Angeles County, California, decided to hand out potatoes at her house on Halloween, and received a very positive response from kids wanting to get potatoes in their candy bag. In fact, it was so popular, she ran out of potatoes "shockingly fast."

Nina Ries of Los Angeles County

CBS LA reported that Nina Ries in La Cañada Flintridge of Los Angeles County handed out russet potatoes instead of candy for Halloween, and the kids kept coming. She didn't realize how fast she would run out of potatoes after discovering how popular it would be. Kids were running down the street to her house, while other children were giving each other high fives.

She said, "To say that I was surprised was an understatement."

View the CBS LA Facebook Post

The CBS LA Facebook post can be viewed below:

Happy Kids Yelling Out, "I Got a Potato" for Halloween

Handing out potatoes - while uncommon - isn't completely unheard of. Another Facebook post from 2024 can be seen below.

credit: Matt Schultz on Facebook

Create Happy Memories by Handing out Russet Potatoes at Halloween 🥔

Kids Finding a Bowl of Potatoes on Halloween

Handing out russet potatoes instead of candy at Halloween is an unexpectedly delightful twist that turns an ordinary tradition into a memorable and fun event. While candy is the norm, a potato’s sheer novelty makes it stand out—kids are first puzzled, then amused, and often end up loving the surprise of receiving something so different. It sparks laughter, curiosity, and even a bit of friendly bragging as they show off their “Halloween potato” to friends. The idea breaks the monotony of sugar overload and adds a playful, wholesome sense of humor to the night—proving that sometimes, it’s the simplest and most unexpected gestures that create the best memories.

Florida Man Posing as Elon Musk Scammed Woman of Almost $600K in Investment Scam

A Florida man pretending to be one of the richest men in the world - Elon Musk - promised a Texas woman he would provide a return on her investment totaling $56,000,000 USD. Instead, he was stringing her along for months to gain her trust before stealing her money.

Jeffrey Moynihan was arrested after scamming a woman. (source: Bradenton Police Department)

WAFF 48 News reported that a 74-year-old woman from Texas believed the man she met on Facebook was the real Elon Musk. After exchanging messages for months, she gave him almost $600,000 USD of her money because he promised her he would increase her return on the investment to $56 million.

Jeffrey Moynihan is his Real Name, Not Elon Musk

The man scamming her was Jeffrey Moynihan (seen in the image above), and he was arrested by Bradenton Police department, which is on US 41 between Tampa and Sarasota, Florida. He pleaded "no contest" to the charges and received almost 30 years of probation as a result of his crimes.

A representative of the Bradenton police department said:

“A lot of times, people that are older may not have such a large social group,” said a representative. “And if you’re home alone, you know, for a day or two or whatever, and someone calls you or sends an email, and it’s a very friendly email, it can really trick people.”

The important thing is that Jeffrey Moynihan was caught by authorities trying to impersonate Elon Musk and hopefully this is a wake up call for him and he will stop his dangerous behavior of trying to scam honest people out of their money.

What to do if you have been Contacted by a Suspicious Person on Facebook

If you think you are being targeted by a scammer, there are ways to protect yourself. 

• First, stop all communication immediately. 
• Next, alert a trusted family member, a friend, or a neighbor about what has been going on. Tell them as many details as possible so they can help. 
• Third, report the incident to your local police department, including the contact information for the individual. 

Here is a graphic with tips to protect yourself.

How to Protect Yourself and Others

Fox Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez in Trouble After an Incident Involving Public Intoxication

Fox Sports broadcaster March Sanchez is in police custody after an incident took place on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read the shocking details below.

Mark Sanchez, Fox Sports broadcaster; CC Share Alike 2.0

Mark Sanchez's History in the NFL

Mark Sanchez is a former NFL quarterback who played ten seasons in the league before transitioning to broadcasting with Fox Sports in 2021. He rose to prominence at the University of Southern California (USC), where he led the Trojans to a 12–1 season and a Rose Bowl victory over Penn State in 2008. Despite limited starting experience, Sanchez entered the 2009 NFL Draft and was selected fifth overall by the New York Jets. He made an immediate impact, becoming only the second quarterback in NFL history to reach the AFC Championship Game in each of his first two seasons (2009 and 2010). Sanchez was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 2009 and earned First-Team All-Pac-10 honors during his final college season. 

Over his NFL career, he also played for the Eagles, Cowboys, Bears, Broncos, and Washington, accumulating over 15,000 passing yards and 86 touchdowns. Though his career had ups and downs—including the infamous “Butt Fumble” moment—his early playoff success and leadership under pressure remain standout achievements.

A Serious Incident Happened Leading to his Arrest

On October 4, Mark Sanchez was in Indianapolis, Indiana to broadcast the Indianapolis Colts vs. the Las Vegas Raiders game for Fox Sports. Around 12:30 a.m. he became involved in a heated altercation with a 69-year-old delivery driver near Loughmiller’s Pub & Eatery. 

The dispute reportedly began over a parking situation and escalated quickly.

FOX59 released graphic images of the bloodied 69-year-old man receiving care in the hospital after the altercation. The 69-year-old man was working between the Westin Hotel and the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. His job was to collect used cooking oil used by businesses.

FOX59 reported a struggle near a dumpster before the 69-year-old man used pepper spray to defend himself. The man told FOX59 that "this guy is trying to kill me," and pulled a knife out and "stabbed Mark Sanchez several times in self defense."

Sanchez then went to Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery following the incident where he interacted with a bartender. 

FOX59 spoke to the bartender Scott Bennett closing up Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery that provided medical aid to Mark Sanchez following the incident. The bartender allegedly did not know what had just transpired prior to giving medical treatment to Sanchez 

Scott Bennett told FOX59:

“As I was closing, somebody was beating on the window, just a random person,” Bennett said. “I looked and saw that the person needed help and went outside and the person had blood on him, and he said that he’d been shot.

“Brought him inside and laid him down, and we called 911 and put towels over the injuries that he had.”

Bennett continued:

“There was blood, definitely, it wasn’t shooting out or anything like that, but there was definitely blood,” Bennett said. “Some from the chest and some from the abdomen and crotch region, there was blood on his pants. I was trying to talk to him a little bit, tried to get his name, couldn’t really understand what he was saying. I didn’t recognize him at all.”

Police and court documents report the following:

• Sanchez appeared intoxicated and allegedly unlawfully entered the man’s box truck.
• The two men began recording each other on their phones before the situation turned physical.
• The older man, claiming self-defense, used pepper spray and then stabbed Sanchez in the upper torso.
• Sanchez was hospitalized in critical condition but later upgraded to stable.

As a result, Mark Sanchez was charged with battery resulting in injury, public intoxication, and unlawful entry of a motor vehicle.

Sanchez was hospitalized following the incident, and authorities have confirmed that the case is under review for formal charging decisions. Once he's released and processed, a court date will likely be set and made public.

According to a FOX59 report, the 69-year-old man involved in the altercation is suing Fox Corporation and Mark Sanchez, alleging the following:

They “knew or should have known about Defendant, Sanchez’s unfitness as an employee, propensity for drinking and/or harmful conduct.”

According to the plaintiff, “Despite the use of pepper spray, Defendant, Sanchez continued to advance toward Plaintiff,” reads the lawsuit, “resulting in a physical altercation which resulted in Plaintiff…suffering significant injuries to his head, jaw and neck.”

Fox Sports in Response to the Incident

Fox Sports issued a statement expressing gratitude to the medical team and asked for privacy for Sanchez and his family. He was replaced in the broadcast booth for that weekend’s game.

This incident drew widespread media attention, not only because of Sanchez’s public profile but also due to the unusual and violent nature of the confrontation.

Popeyes has a New Collab with Hot Ones & Popeyes Mail Coupons Expire December 2025

Popeyes coupons are out and offer great deals both online and in-store to get delicious, mouth-watering chicken. Love that chicken from Popeyes!

Popeyes Logo

Popeyes' New Collaboration with Hot Ones

I was very excited to receive an email today from Popeyes announcing their collaboration with the Hot Ones brand. This is exciting because when Panda Express incorporates Hot Ones with their chicken, it is so delicious, and I can't get enough. Panda Express has featured Hot Ones on its menu at least twice, and it is always a fan favorite, so I am very excited for Hot Ones to be coming to Popeyes.

Popeyes Collaboration with Hot Ones

Popeyes Catering Coupon Code

First deal: If you are going to have a catering party and order $100 or more, use promo code "POPEYESPARTY25" at online checkout to receive 10% off.

Fansville Free Drink with 12 pc. Wings Deal

The Fansville wing deal states "Buy a 12pc Wings and get a Regular fountain drink free at participating U.S. restaurants available in-store, on Popeyes.com, or on the Popeyes App only.

Fansville Wing Deal

Popeyes Coupons in the Mail Expire December 2025

I received a page of Popeyes coupons in the mail. Below is an example of Popeyes coupons. If you received this flyer, the expiration date is 12/22/25 on these coupons from the mail.

Popeyes coupons from mail

My family has a long history of going to Popeyes for their delicious food, back to a time when they had a buffet here. While the buffet is long gone, I still enjoy taking my family to Popeyes.

104.3 MYFM What's That Noise? Contest Sound Guesses 'The Unsanctioned List' for Summer 2025

 

104.3 MYfm What's That Noise Contest & Unsanctioned List 2025 

104.3 MYFM 'What's That Noise' Contest Returned in Summer 2025

Congratulations! You have found the secret Unsanctioned List that Valentine is always talking about on the show. All past guesses are listed below by day to help you win the cash prize. 

Bookmark this website page so you can come back daily. 😉 

Scroll down to see the list of incorrect guesses so far.

104.3 MYfm What's That Noise? Contest 2025

If you listen every day to 104.3 MYfm radio station, you should participate in the What's That Noise contest to win the cash prize. 

There are four ways you can listen:

You can listen to MYFM live on the radio, using the iheart radio app, from a smart speaker, or stream it live from the website.

Call In and Win Cash! 💵

Be the 20th caller at the following times and you can get a chance to guess the noise: 

Monday-Friday Pacific time at 7:25 AM, 8:25 AM, 9:25 AM, 1:25 PM, 5:25 PM. If your call gets through, you have a chance to guess the noise. Listen to the noise when they play it, or on the website address below to hear it.

What's That Noise Contest Contact info.

Phone Number: 866-544-6936

Contest Website:

https://1043myfm.iheart.com/content/2025-08-08-valentine-in-the-mornings-whats-that-noise-summer-2025/

Tips for Calling In:

Based on the comments received so far, the best advice is that when you call, if you get a busy signal, then you want to hang up and try dialing in again. When you get through, it will actually ring. 

If you are caller 1-19, you will likely not talk to an actual person, but you will get a ring, and then the line will hang up on you. If you are caller #20, then someone will answer the phone and congratulate you for being caller #20.

Get a few seconds head start: Another pro tip came from a caller in the morning. She was Live on the Air with Valentine and said she listens to 104.3 MYfm on the iHeartradio app on her smartphone and says that the app is a few seconds ahead of the FM radio station and she said it gives her a head start on everyone else.

If you are at home and using a smart device (i.e. Amazon Echo), say: "Alexa, play iHeartradio station K-B-I-G" and Alexa should respond, "Getting your one Thousand forty-three MyFM station from iHeartradio." 

The radio station does not run the What's That Noise? contest on holidays.

104.3 MYFM's What's That Noise Contest for Summer 2025, List of Incorrect Guesses a.k.a. 'The Unsanctioned List' is Below 👇

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August Summer 2025 'What's That Noise?' Guesses List

• Sound #1 was correctly guessed by Nicole on Monday, August 18 at 9:25 a.m, winning $8,000. 
• Sound #2 was correctly guessed by Todd on Friday, August 21, winning $7,400. 
• Sound #3 was correctly guessed by Isaiah on Thursday, August 28 at 9:25 a.m., winning $4,900
• Sound #4 was correctly guessed by Lisa on Wednesday at 9:25 a.m., winning $4,200
• Sound #5 was correctly guessed by Anjelica from San Jacinto, winning $9,200 (Correct guess: "Seatbelt")
• Sound #6 was correctly guessed by Johnny, winning $1,000 (Correct guess: "Putting straw through a lid")

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Sound #5 - Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Note: The cash prize started at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Biting an apple 
• Mixer

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Turning off a vacuum cleaner
• Ripping a cloth 
• Sharpening a knife 🔪
• A door stop
• Electric pencil sharpener

Noise Guesses for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $6,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Electric soap dispenser 
• Zipper
• Ziploc freezer bag
• Power drill
• A paper shredder 

Noise Guesses for Monday, Sept. 8, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $6,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Shuffling shoe across pavement
• Juicer
• Pulling a zip tie
• Tearing foil
• Small kid's car

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $7,200 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Scotch tape
• Tape measure
• Adjusting a backpack strap
• Draining a sink 
• Adjusting the height on an office chair

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $7,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Helium balloon 🎈
• Curling a ribbon 
• Blowing through a straw (like a spitball)
• Pepper grinder
• Ironing cord

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,200 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Blender
• Anjelica correctly guessed seatbelt and won $9,200

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Sound #4 - Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The cash prize starts at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Water 💧
• Water gun

The cash prize was up to $3,000 and resumes on Friday.

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 29, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Pickleball paddle hitting a ball
• Chapstick
• Suitcase
• Video game controller 
• Door closing

The cash prize reached $3,500 by the end of the day.

The What's That Noise Contest? paused on Monday, September 1, 2025 for the holiday.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,500 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Popping of Keurig coffee pod
• Slicing an onion 🧅
• Walking on heels 👠
• Riding a skateboard 
• Dropping a book

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $4,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Fidget popper
• Catching a baseball in a baseball glove
• Lisa guessed "Kicking a soccer ball" and won!

Noise Guesses for Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $4,500 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

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Noise Guesses for Friday, Sept. 5, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $9,500 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

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Sound #3 - Noise Guesses for Friday, August 22, 2025

Note: The cash prize restarted at $1,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Sharpening a knife - Cash prize increased to $1,100
• Sandpaper - Cash prize increased to $1,200
• Roller coaster being released - Cash prize increased to $1,300
• Opening a bottle of soda - Cash prize increased to $1,400

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 25, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Toothbrush
• A saw
• Coffee filter 
• Scrubbing something with a brush
• Sponge

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,900 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Shaving cream
• Writing with a pencil ✏️
• Erasing on a whiteboard 
• A chalkboard 
• A broom

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Spray bottle
• Nail file
• Towel
• Rubbing your hands together 
• Cutting paper

If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,900 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess because it's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Backpack
• Rubbing a balloon on your head
• Isaiah correctly guessed "lint roller" and won $4,900!!!

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Sound #4 - Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 28, 2025

The cash prize starts over at $1,000 and increases by $1,000 with each incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• More guesses coming soon!
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If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 29, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $3,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• More guesses coming soon!
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If you don't see the latest guess, text it to (818) 860-5896.

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Sound #2 in August Summer 2025 Noise Guesses

Congratulations to Todd for correctly guessing "hangar" for Sound #2 on Thursday, August 21 and winning $7,400. 

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 18, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts over at $1,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Dropping a coin
• Dropping a metal wrench
• Flushing a toilet 🚽
• Shower curtain 

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Bicycle bell 
• Gate latch
• Stapler 
• Paper dispenser
• Big kitchen knife 🔪 

If you don't see the latest guess posted, text it in to (818) 860-5896.

Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $1,900 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Going through a turnstile
• Toaster
• Dropping a coin into a piggy bank
• Keys 
• Opening or closing a locked door

One person texted in about a hole puncher. Has this been guessed for sound #2?

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 21, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $2,400 and increases by $1,000 with each subsequent incorrect guess. It's Thousand Dollar Thursday!

• Coin dropping into a gun ball machine
• Ice cream scoop
• Paper cutter
• An old cash register 
• Congratulations to Todd for guessing hangar on Friday morning and winning $7,400 cash.

Sound #1 in August Summer 2025 Noise Guesses

Nicole (who also won in 2021) correctly guessed "Dental floss" and won $8,000!

The What's That Noise Contest started back in August, 2025!

Noise Guesses for Thursday, August 14, 2025

Note: The cash prize started on Thursday. The guesses are listed below.

• Crunching pine cones
• shuffling cards
• tape measure
• crumpling paper
• moving a chair back
• removing tape
• slurping a straw
• dry leaves

Noise Guesses for Friday, August 15, 2025

Note: The cash prize jackpot increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess. The most recent guesses are listed below.

• Putting butter on toast
• Flipping through pages of a book
• Blinds closing
• Rolodex
• Pin wheel

Noise Guesses for Monday, August 18, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,000 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• Dental floss was the winning guess

Noise Guesses for Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $8,700 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

• More guesses coming soon!
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Noise Guesses for Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Note: The cash prize starts at $9,400 and increases by $100 with each subsequent incorrect guess.

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What's That Noise Winning Guesses in Previous Years

If you would like to get an idea of what sounds have been in previous years, here are examples of past sounds.

Early 2017: 

Sound #1 - An adjustable office chair

Sound #2 - Closing a laptop computer

Sound #3 - Umbrella

Sound #4 - Fidget spinner

Sound #5 - Flip flops

Sound #6 - Opening a bottle of medicine

Sound #7 - Dropping a ball

Early 2018: 

Sound #1 - Blinds

Sound #2 - A dryer lint trap

Sound #3 - Light switch

Late 2018: 

Sound #1 - Opening a can

Sound #2 - Opening a paper bag

Sound #3 - Rolling a garage can down a drive-way

Summer 2019: 

Sound #1 - Pulling open the plastic part of a snapback baseball hat

Sound #2 - An inner sleeve of an album inside an album cover

Sound #3 - Spaghetti breaking in half

Sound #4 - A dog tapping its feet on the floor

Summer 2020: 

Sound #1 - Cereal being poured into a bowl

Sound #2 - Ironing board

Sound #3 - Bag of chips

Fall 2020: 

Sound #1 - Cleaning wipes

Sound #2 - Putting a kid's straw into a juice box

Summer 2021: 

Sound #1 - Rolling or pulling a suitcase

Sound #2 - Garage door clicker

Sound #3 - Pool noodle

Fall 2021: 

Sound #1 - Putting on a sock

Sound #2 - Deodorant

Sound #3 - Orange

Sound #3 - Candy

Spring 2022: 

Sound #1 - Paper towel 

Sound #2 - Spreading butter on toast 

Sound #3 - Pillow

Sound #4 - Opening and closing a Ziploc bag

Sound #5 - Eraser

Fall 2023: 

Sound #1 - Putting in or taking out batteries

Sound #2 - Someone taking a bite of watermelon

Sound #3 - Popping a champagne bottle

Sound #4 - Hoodie

Fall 2024: 

Sound #1 - Dryer sheet

If you would like a response to your message, text comments to (818) 860-5896 or leave a public comment below.

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The Unsanctioned List The What's That Noise incorrect guess lists (the "Unsanctioned List") for 2024 will be updated regularly, so check back daily.  Z.Love's Entertainment Blog is #1 for What's That Noise Keep listening to 104.3 MYfm Los Angeles radio station Live or on iHeart radio daily. 104.3 MYfm Los Angeles radio station call sign is KBIG and serves the Greater Los Angeles area. Disclaimer: This blog is not affiliated with or paid by 104.3 MYfm. All content is to encourage listeners to play the "What's That Noise?" contest. Listen to 104.3 MYfm Live or on #iHeartradio and visit their website for official contest rules. Play 104.3 MYfm What's That Noise? Responsibly. Pull over and safely call in. Tell me about your Experience: If you have successfully called in and guessed a noise for this contest in the past, please share your experience in the comments section. (i.e. Did you sit through a busy signal, or did you get through on your first try?) Other radio stations play secret sounds, but 104.3 MYfm runs the original What's That Noise contest with the best cash prize with the jackpot increasing by $1,000 with incorrect guesses on 'Thousand Dollar Thursdays' during the Valentine in the Morning radio show.

List of Celebrities Coming to Fan Expo 2025 in Boston

FANEXPO 2025 is coming to Boston on August 8-10, 2025, and a whole lot of celebrities will be there. This post contains a list of the celebrities that will be at FAN EXPO 2025.

FAN EXPO 2025

Fan Expo Boston 2025 – Celebrity Guest List

Film & TV Celebrities

• John Cena – WWE Champion, Peacemaker, The Suicide Squad
• Ewan McGregor – Star Wars (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
• Hayden Christensen – Star Wars (Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader)
• John Boyega – Star Wars (Finn)
• Giancarlo Esposito – The Mandalorian, Breaking Bad
• Manny Jacinto – The Acolyte, The Good Place
• Orlando Bloom – The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean
• John Rhys-Davies – The Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones
• Jason Isaacs – Harry Potter, The White Lotus, Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Helen Hunt – Twister, As Good As It Gets
• Simon Pegg – Shaun of the Dead, Star Trek, Mission: Impossible
• Christopher Mintz-Plasse – Superbad, Kick-Ass
• Catherine Tate – Doctor Who
• Kellan Lutz – Twilight
• Peter Facinelli – Twilight
• Jennifer Beals – Flashdance, The L Word
• Temuera Morrison - The Book of Boba Fett, Moana
• Helen Hunt - Twister, Mad About You
• Bubba Ray Dudley a.k.a. Bully Ray - Wrestling Superstar
• Devon Dudley - Wrestling Superstar
• Katie Forbes - Wrestling Superstar
• Kurt Angle - Wrestling Superstar
• Lucas Grabeel - High School Musical
• Rob Van Dam - Wrestling Superstar

Supernatural Cast

• Jared Padalecki – Sam Winchester
• Mark Sheppard – Crowley
• Jim Beaver – Bobby Singer
• Mark Pellegrino – Lucifer / Nick
• Alexander Calvert – Jack Kline / Belphegor
• Ruth Connell – Rowena MacLeod
• DJ Qualls – Garth Fitzgerald IV
• Samantha Smith – Mary Winchester

Animation Voice Actors

• Dante Basco – Zuko in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Michaela Jill Murphy – Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Greg Baldwin – Iroh in Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Hudson Thames – Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (Marvel Studios)
• Maurice LaMarche – Pinky and the Brain, Futurama
• Dee Bradley Baker – Looney Tunes, American Dad, Legends of the Hidden Temple
• Shameik Moore – Miles Morales in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Featured Comic Guest Creators

These are the headline comic-creator guests announced under the “Comic Creators” category:

• Frank Miller - Batman

• Scott Snyder - Batman

• Greg Capullo - Batman

• James Tynion IV - Batman

• Jeph Loeb - Batman: Hush, Supergirl

• Joe Quesada - former Marvel Editor-in-Chief

• Clayton Crain - Painter-style covers and interior art

• Joe St. Pierre - Marvel/DC interior artist

• Jose Marzan Jr. - Long-time cover and penciler

• Gus Vazquez - versatile illustrator across media

A full list of the celebrities that will be in attendance can be seen here.

Do you plan on attending FANEXPO 2025 in Boston, MA?

Video: Strange Alien Figure Captured on California Ring Camera. Homeowner is 'Not Crazy' & 'Not Calling the Police'

A woman from Southern California captures an alien-like figure on her Ring camera, and an expert weighs in on the strange footage captured in her front yard. She said she would not call the police on the mysterious being.

Jessica Ortiz of Compton, California captured footage of an alien on her Ring camera

Jessica Ortiz Captures Alien Footage on her Front Yard Ring Camera in Compton

Jessica Ortiz from Compton doesn't know if she is going crazy after capturing video footage of what resembles an alien on June 5, 2025. It was definitely "something strange in her neighborhood," and it was in her front yard based on the location of her Ring camera.

She said, "I'm losing my mind, and I took the phone to my son and I was like, 'Can you check this for me...Am I seeing things...is this what I'm seeing?'"

Her son replied, "Mom, it's an alien. Call the police."

She said, "I'm not calling the police on an alien. We didn't even know what to do. I'm not calling the police, I'm not going outside. I guess I'm going to have to live with the doubt because I'm not checking."

Question to the reader: If you saw an alien in your front yard, would you call the police?

If a person sees an alien on a Ring camera, should they call the police?

Please note that emergency services are intended for genuine emergencies and should not be used for non-emergencies. 

Crime Scene Expert Shares His Thoughts on the Alien Captured on the Front Yard Ring Camera in Compton

Scott Roder, a crime scene reconstruction expert, weighed in with his opinion on the matter.

He said:

"Most likely, we are not alone here on planet Earth. I think we share the space with beings and creatures that we are not readily able to recognize or acknowledge that are there."

He worked on an incident report based on the information from Jessica Ortiz and he came up with a 3D model. The model he created is seen on the left below, and another similar variation can be seen on the right, generated by AI.

Alien 3D rendering

Roder continued, "Based on the totality of the circumstances of the evidence we had, we estimate that the creature is about three feet tall with two arms and two legs, walking at what we would consider a normal pace." 

Tips if You Have Important Video Footage

If you capture important footage of any kind, always download and back up the original file in multiple places without altering the original footage, such as compressing the file. 

There are many considerations, such as light, distortion, and reflections, that can cause interesting things to be captured in security videos. When the subject matter is something that has never been seen before, it makes it even harder to confirm what a person is actually seeing.

Watch YouTube Video: NBC Report "Ring camera in California captures alien-like figure"

Watch the YouTube video below to draw your own conclusions.

Source: NBC News

Do you think that Jessica Ortiz captured footage of a real alien with her Ring camera?

James Spann Posted on Facebook about Black Bear Sighting in Decatur, Alabama & Bear Found in TN Hot Tub

DeLa Bales sent black bear photos to James Spann after a sighting, and he posted them on Facebook.

James Spann Posted About a Black Bear Sighting in Decatur, Alabama

On July 23, 2025, James Spann posted the following about a black bear sighting on Harold Drive in Decatur in a Facebook post (see images below):

credit: DeLa Bales

Comments to the Facebook Post about the Black Bear in Decatur

There were interesting comments to the Facebook post about the black bear seen in Decatur, with some sharing about sightings also in Tennessee.

Betty Par wrote: "The close-up in the tree is so precious! I read somewhere that the growth of population in Tennessee is the reason for more frequent sitings in north Alabama...makes me feel sorry for the bears."

Nena Goodwin wrote: "What a beauty, that little bear!! harmless unless threatened. Or to protect their cub if they're too close, they usually just runoff black bears are not aggressive."

Tara Ann Redditt wrote: "We suddenly have them everywhere in west Tennessee suddenly. My husband said he saw one a year ago. They convinced him it was a cow but he always insisted it ran like a bear not a cow. Since he rode bulls. I guess he saw a bear. We now know of several. Lol"

Rita Mahaffey wrote: "How come all these bear sightings in the valley all of a sudden. Is some environmental organization trying to sneak in and establish a new habitat for them. We need them to go back where they came from."

Russ Williams wrote: "Is this the same bear that's been tracked from Arkansas, across North Mississippi, and spotted in a pear tree in Lawrence County a couple of days ago? MDWFP said yes to the bear in the pear tree. It can be identified by markings like a notch in the left ear."

Mickey V Brannan wrote: "There's got to be more than one bear... Considering there have been bear sightings in Limestone County, Lawrence County, Colbert County and Morgan County...I realize they can move around pretty quick but that's a lot of distance to cover in a very short time."

Sharon Durbin Horton wrote: "I feel bad for the bears because they are out of their normal habitat, run out by builders that just have to make more money."

Jeffrey Korner wrote: "Just remember folks bears are beautiful animals but are oh so dangerous especially to our children especially when startle them they will charge in their own fear. Bears close [to] homes with small children is a tragedy waiting to happen. Bears are so powerful and can and have killed humans."

Charlotte Hinkle wrote: "Thank you for sharing pictures. I will never walk to mail box or in back yard covered with trees and creek just down road without fear of seeing one. They are beautiful and amazing we have them so close."

Richard Paquette wrote: "What ever you do don't feed them. It's a death sentence for them and possibly you also. There [are] opportunists, they have a range of 200 miles. And there lazy they go where the food is. And [they] have [an] uncanny [sense] of smell."

Joanne Borden wrote: "He is just a baby! Y'all please don't hurt him or approach him and cause other people to hurt him or her."

Have you ever seen a black bear in Alabama?

credit: DeLa Bales

Video: Black Bear Sighted Swimming in Lake Guntersville

A black bear was sighted swimming in Lake Guntersville and can be seen in the video below posted on Facebook.

The description reads:

"While most Alabamians are wary of snakes and, in some areas, alligators in our waterways, it seems like it's time to add bears, like this one seen in Lake Guntersville, to that list."

video credit: A.J. McGee

Black Bear Seen in Pigeon Forge Tennessee Hot Tub

FOX 13 News reported on August 18, 2025, that a black bear was found in a Pigeon Forge, Tennessee hot tub at their rental.

"Felicia Shillingburg said she was in the hot tub of a rental in Pigeon Forge with her mother and a friend when a bear came around the corner and onto the wooden deck." -FOX13 News

Black bear in a Pigeon Forge, TN hot tub

Amy Roberts posted in the comments on Facebook: "Better take pics so you don't lose your damage deposit on the Air BNB!!! Owner never going to believe that story....no, really, it was a bear!"

Domino's Best Deal Ever 2025 Promotion - It's Easy to Get a $27.99 Pizza for only $9.99 with the Coupon Code

It's Summer 2025, and Domino's Pizza has unveiled their "best deal ever," and I have to agree; It is an amazing deal. How to get this amazing deal is quite simple, and this post will explain everything.

Domino's Pizza "best deal ever"

Do you like Domino's pizza? You may have been searching all over for a great pizza deal, and all of a sudden, a great pizza deal has fallen into your lap, as a matter of speaking.

Look no further.

Domino's Pizza Best Deal Ever Coupon Code

Domino's pizza currently has a great deal that allows you to get any pizza with any toppings, all for $9.99 if you apply the coupon code, and then build your pizza.

I, myself went and got one myself, and without this deal, my pizza would have cost me $27.99. With the coupon code applied, I paid $9.99 plus tax of $0.90, totaling $10.89. 

This deal saved me $18.00 on my pizza!

See my receipt below for proof.

Domino's Best Deal Ever Receipt

Restrictions on Domino's Pizza Best Deal Ever

Now there are a few restrictions. According to Domino's website:

• "Prices higher for some locations
• Selecting parmesan stuffed crust will be extra
• There is a maximum of 7 toppings allowed with this deal"

Domino's shows that this promotion will go through 8/3, so don't wait and miss out on this amazing promotion!

How to Get this Amazing Domino's Pizza Deal Promotion

Let's say you want one of their specialty pizzas, like the ExtravaganZZa, you can basically create it with a "make your own" (like I did) and get it for $9.99.

The first thing you will want to do is open your Domino's app or go to the website and confirm they have the banner for the "Any crust, any toppings $9.99" and you can click on the banner on the website, or you can select this coupon code within the app and start building your pizza.

Create your pizza, as you normally would with the coupon code already activated before you build the pizza.

It's very easy, and you should see the coupon code applied as you are checking out, and see the savings for yourself. It's amazing. Enjoy the savings.

*Domino's Pizza has not sponsored, partnered, endorsed or paid this blog to share about this amazing deal. 

Big Black Bear Spotted on Highway 89 Near Vacation Cabins in Mentone, Alabama on Monday

Meteorologist Jason Simpson posted a video on Facebook of a black bear running around in Mentone, Alabama, seen from Highway 89 North on Monday. People commenting on the video recommend locking your cars with a bear in the area.

Black bear sighting in Mentone, AL (credit: Sarah Blalock)

Sarah Blalock said:

"Don't let the video deceive you. That bear was bigger than it looked. We were on 89 North in Mentone."

Video of Big Black Bear Sighting in Mentone, Alabama 

Meteorologist Jason Simpson posted the video in his Facebook Reels, and the video can be seen below.

Video credit: Sarah Blalock

Would you like to see a black bear in Alabama?

Comments on the Facebook Reels Video of Black Bear in Mentone, AL

There were many interesting comments on Facebook after meteorologist Jason Simpson posted the video on Reels, which indicated that the black bear was sighted near vacation cabins.

Stephen V. Smith wrote: "These are our vacation cabins in Mentone ... we're gonna have to start charging this big boy a rental fee ..." 

Sarah Hatfield Blalock replied to Stephen V. Smith, "My sister lives down the road, so we come by your cabins all the time. You obviously have the best garbage on that side of 89." 

Then Denise Huff Willoughby also replied to Stephen V. Smith, "Can you please PM me your cabin rental page? We were just down there at the end of June & stayed off 89 on County Road 600."

Lisa Mullins wrote: 

"The music has me laughing. Someone in Gatlinburg show a bear opening up a car door with no problem and getting in. Lock our car doors, maybe door alarms and make sure you look in your car good before you get in."

Melissa Walls Estes wrote (with grammatical errors):

"We are taking up all their space. Bless their precious hearts ppl need to start trying to live in houses that are already built or tear down old ones & use the same spot. or we are soon gonna be no wilderness left. so sad"

Susan Killian Besant wrote:

"We were staying at an Airbnb in Mentone a couple of weeks ago-sitting outside enjoying beautiful view- hubs went inside and I heard rustling behind me and I thought it was a dog. Nope mamma and baby cub just came walking across the yard."

Sheila Trotman wrote: "I saw one yesterday in Ider, AL." 

Robert Keith wrote: "Who said you have to go to Cades Cove in the mountain to see a bear? They [are] right here in Alabama."

Pam German Cofer wrote: "Poor bears are running out of territory..."

Susan Driver wrote: "I'm not really crazy about bears."

California Man Arrested After Leaving 'Human Skin' Teddy Bear Outside a Convenience Store in Prank Gone Wrong

A California man was arrested after a prank that went very wrong. He claimed to have left a "human skin teddy bear" outside of a convenience store on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene to investigate the teddy bear.

California man arrested after claiming to leave a human skin teddy bear outside a convenience store

'Human Skin Teddy Bear' was a 'Macabre Prank' Outside Convenience Store

ABC7 News reported that a California man left a "human skin teddy bear" outside of an AMPM convenience store on Bear Valley Road in Victorville on Sunday, July 13, 2025. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department was called to the scene to investigate the strange teddy bear that was left on the ground outside the convenience store.

A zoomed-in image of the bear can be seen below.

Human skin teddy bear outside Victorville convenience store

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department: 'No Human Remains' Found on Teddy Bear

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department determined that there was not actually any "human remains" or "human skin" on the teddy bear. The claim was utterly false, and the police arrested 23-year-old Hector Corona Villanueva, and booked him for a report of an emergency while knowing that it was intentionally false and for planting evidence under the pretense that it was real. 

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department issued a statement about this incident, stating:

"Incidents such as this take up valuable emergency resources and put the public at risk, possibly delaying response time to legitimate calls for service. We would like to thank those that reported information that was helpful during the investigation of this case."

What was the 'Human Skin' Teddy Bear covered with?

The teddy bear was not made out of human skin. It was made out of latex.

ABC7 Eyewitness News spoke to Robert Kelly of Dark Seed Creations, an artist from South Carolina, who said that he made the teddy bear, and it was not made out of human skin, but out of latex. He confirmed that he did ship one of the bears he made out of latex to Victorville. He assumed it was just a routine order; however, he started to receive many calls when fans of his work started calling him on Sunday after recognizing one of his bears.

Kelly said:

"I guess I'd probably be lying if I said I wasn't enjoying it a little bit. You know, I'm an independent artist, so you know, I know what starving artist life feels like. So, a little attention is sometimes good regardless of not being able to condone whatever. I mean, I don't know if the guy broke any laws or it was just a prank, but it looks like he definitely got some people riled up." -Robert Kelly, Dark Seed Creations artist

His human skin teddy bear normally retails for $165 on his Etsy website. 

As of the date of publication, the human skin teddy bear was sold out.

Another True Story about a Teddy Bear Containing Ashes

An Alabama woman was driving around and saw a teddy bear on a garbage pile. She stops and grabs it to bring it home to her dog as a chew toy. When she and her daughter get home, they discover the teddy bear has ashes inside of it along with a secret note.

Read the full story here.

Video: Brawl at the Wavepool at Knott's Soak City on July 4th Weekend

A brawl was caught on video on July 4 at Knott's Soak City, reported by ABC7 News on Facebook. 

Image at Knott's Soak City on July 4, 2025

Brawl Seen on Video at Knott's Soak City in Los Angeles on July 4

According to ABC7 News, one man told the police that he was "assaulted" as he tried to get his kids out of the pool." By the time the police arrived, the fight (which can be seen in the video below) had already ended.

Knott's Soak City is part of Knott's Berry Farm, a theme park located in Los Angeles, California, however, Knott's Soak City Waterpark is a separately gated 15-acre water adventure park immediately adjacent to Knott's Berry Farm. 

The website says (with grammatical errors):

"Soak City boasts 23 speed, tube and bodyslides including Shore Break featuring 6 different waterslide experiences and a thrilling family raft ride, The Wedge: the 750,000-gallon Tidal Wave Bay wavepool; a one-third-mile Sunset River; and the three-story Beach House, featuring 200 water guns, nozzles, sprayers and other interactive surprises. Soak City is open mid-May through early-September. Separate admission required."

Watch: Knott's Soak City Brawl Video Posted by ABC7

The video posted by ABC7 News on Facebook can be seen below.

Source: ABC7 News on Facebook

Brawling is a Violation of Knott's Soak City Rules

The following rules are posted on the official website for Knott's Soak City website (with grammatical errors):

"To ensure the safest experience for all Guests during their visit, the following rules are in effect. We appreciate your cooperation in this regard. 

• Attractions may have specific height, weight, and safety requirements. Please refer to the Safety Guide sign posted at each attraction to make an informed decision as to whether the attraction is right for you. 
• Please refrain from running, horseplay, and other boisterous activities. 
• Glassware and similar material with a tendency to shatter on impact are not permitted in Knott’s Soak City. 
• For safety reasons, diving is not permitted at any attraction. 
• Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Soak City are smoke-free environments. 
• Keep an eye on your young children. Children should not be left unattended at any time. 
• Please secure all loose articles, including hats, glasses, and jewelry when riding. Cameras, cell phones and video recording devices may not be used on any slide or in any changing area or restroom. 
• Water toys, inflatable assists brought from home, and whistles are not permitted in Knott’s Soak City. 
• Masks and snorkels are not permitted on any water attraction. 
• Hearing devices or any other electronic devices may be damaged by water. Please take the necessary steps to protect such items. 
• According to crowd size, time at the water attractions and access to Knott’s Soak City may be limited. 
• Items that are not permitted inside Knott’s Soak City include: Large coolers exceeding 12”X10”, food, most beverages, all alcoholic beverages, glass, pop up shade structures, play pens, and tents (any pop-up structure other than an umbrella with one pole). Water, juice and sports drinks are permitted.
• Other items not permitted include water face masks (with a nose covering), snorkels, swim fins, water toys, and personal tubes (floaties). Coast Guard approved lifejackets are permitted.
• Additionally, whistles, personal radios/speakers, and megaphones are not permitted.
• Lounge chairs are on a first come first serve basis. Lounge chairs must remain in designated areas (not on the grass).
• Knott’s Soak City cannot be held responsible for damages, lost or stolen items (such as cell phones/shoes). Leave personal items in a locker, or with a member of your party."

Source: Knott's Soak City Rules under Waterpark Information

What would you do if you were at a theme park and a fight broke out?