Cadillac Jack - My Second Act

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"This is going to be unsavory." Jul 14, 2020

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Keith Connors intros the show today and it is NOT one you'll want to miss. Connors was also on in the morning and is "an absolute hustler." At the end of the show Caddy and Donna (particularly Donna) share some truly great stories about him to boot.

It used to be that American tabloids were really aggressive but it seems like they've backed off. British tabs? Not so much. Johnny is not happy with the Sun and the royals. Caddy and Donna open the show by breaking down why that is.

On the other hand, Donna does love a good British-American group, which is why the second segment of the show is dedicated to Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks.

We're halfway through the year if you can believe it. Caddy and Donna mark the occasion by working through the top albums, songs and artists for the year. There is only one country artist on the top physical albums of the year. That's "go to Walmart and buy a CD" physical albums. Any guesses?

You can not NOT tell Donna Choate the truth and have her not find out. Caddy knows that and still tried to pull a fast one. Before he could pull around to the back of the Arby's, a white Audi came up behind him. One Q-Tip later and Caddy was on his way home.

Donna has been getting a lot of questions of what it was like for Caddy to get tested. Caddy talks through the process and describes his experience as a patient.

Donna thinks that we are all "coming out worse than went we went in." She's also upset that she hasn't learned American Sign Language or how to make a soufflé.

Instead of doing a traditional yard sale, consider the Yard Sale 2.0. Caddy and Donna cover the best new way to get rid of unwanted household items.

As folks spend so much time at home they're learning things about their spouses and family members. Caddy and Donna talk about all the ways they find that to be a silver lining. And "it's not because we think Bernie Sanders is a cute little old man."

Some assembly required Jul 09, 2020

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Trudie Daniels has the intro today. Her job is to promote quite a roster of country artists and she works incredibly hard to accomplish it. There are so many things Caddy and Donna love about Trudie, but one of the major ones is how she handles herself in the industry. We're so thankful to have her friendship and intro on today's show.

Donna has been spending a lot of… time….on Amazon. As a result, Caddy has been spending a lot of time building and assembling. It's possible that the trend will never end.

Charlie Daniels passed away this week. Caddy and Donna spend a lot of time on the show sharing their thoughts and stories about Mr. Daniels. All in all, we're hoping that he and Kenny Rogers are putting together a great band up there right now.

Hamilton came out on Disney+. Does it hold up to the hype? Maybe.

After discussing the streaming version, Donna gives a peek behind the scenes of Atlanta performing arts and touring shows in general. Hopefully out of all of this will come some incredible show writing.

It seems like there were no July 4th celebrations. Anywhere. Caddy didn't even hear a piccolo. Caddy and Donna were still able to enjoy some fireworks, just not the traditional kind.

It's important for couples to learn how to be a couple. Hear about how to reinforce those lessons and what to do if (and when) you come across some cracks.

Universities around the country are deciding how they're going to reopen. Caddy and Donna cover a great way to fill those apartments and dorms without breaking the bank.

This week's Appy segment finishes out the show, with Donna sharing her toolkit for starting the day. When you first use this week's Appy, it's going to feel weird and frustrating. Like anything, the app takes time. If you stick with it, you'll be glad you did.

"Want to come over and listen to Lenny Kravitz?" Jul 07, 2020

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Charlotte Choate intro'd the show today. "Baby Char-Char" has the absolute biggest heart for everyone (and all the animals). And push-pops.

It's a quick post-fourth show today. Have you ever been to Southern Star Amphitheatre? What about the nearby Ramada nearby? Caddy and Donna have been to (and seen shows at) both. They cover what those venues looked like back then and the changes they've seen since.

What were the "rich kid" identifiers during your childhood? For Caddy and Donna it was having a pool, microwave or shag carpets. Today it could be Lunchables. Just be careful of the radiation.

During the pandemic, is it realistically possible to have a job and a child? Donna (and a lot of other people) feel like the answer has been a firm "no." Navigating the workload of both seems impossible. At the very least, it's a lot to handle right now and there isn't a great answer to the problem.

Walmart has decided they're getting into the Drive-In business with Robert De Niro. Expect a three month run of open parking lots with snacks, attendants and car-delivered food. Caddy and Donna discuss the recurring theme of the

Concerts may never be the same. Namely, it's possible that they won't have General Admission pits anymore. Caddy and Donna discuss possible changes and what it would mean for the music industry.

There were some special pod peeps this week. Life is not perfect for anyone, including Caddy and Donna, and community is just so important right now. Call or text the show at 770-464-6024. Can't wait to hear from you.

Dockers, rifles, pistols and khaki Jul 02, 2020

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Robyn and Brian have the intro today. They've been Caddy and Donna's next door neighborhoods for 15+ years. Their families have grown up together and the Henrys have always been so supportive.

Caddy and Donna almost went away this weekend. The reason they didn't was NOT because Dolly isn't clean.

It's a lot harder to get tested than you'd think. Caddy had to drive 45 minutes and then watch Gone With The Wind 3 times. Donna's recommendation for how to navigate medical offices is a bit surprising.

Adele lost a husband and then lost weight. Caddy and Donna discuss her transformation, upcoming music and misplaced jealousy.

Serious question: have you ever heard of Stroker Ace? It was filmed in '83 and is significantly cleaner than it sounds.

Luke Bryan is about to go to the top of the charts with One Margarita. Caddy and Donna work through the rest of this week's top-selling songs, which include Savage and Black Parade.

On the other end of the charts, Karen and Ken take up a lot of today's show. You've seen them on social media and McMansions all over America this week. Caddy and Donna cover their actions, characterizing one scene as "Ozark meets Saturday Night Live."

Dale and Patricia are guest hosts on today's show. They stopped into the studio on their way to grab some pecans and couldn't resist saying hello. Tune in as they cover Chase Rice, Instacart and Beauregard Lee.

Don't forget! There will be a Starbucks code on The Letter this week. Text LEFTONRED to 22828 and grab a coffee on the show.

Follow Caddy on Twitter @atlcaddilac

"I'm getting me a pair of orthotics." Jun 30, 2020

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Huge thank you to Melanie for having the show's intro. Melanie was one of Caddy's first listeners back in '94. She has become such a great friend of the family and has been a supporter since the beginning. Including at Caddy's first wedding (where she helped limit the family fireworks).

Donna and Caddy are falling apart. Physically. As a result orthopedic shoes and gum desensitizers are a-plenty. Don't worry- all the athletes use them.

The music world has seen a few shifts back towards normalcy. Luke Bryan has begun rescheduling concert dates, Eric Church is no longer scared of life and Country Radio has been playing Scotty on repeat. Plus, Caddy still finds corn, whiskey and tractors to be "pedestrian."

Caddy and Donna were able to go see Nana and Mr. Al. Their perspective is always a breath of fresh air. The conversations had a wide variety of topics, though it seems like recovery from this situation may not be as quick as expected. Nana and Mr. Al are excited that the Braves are back, though, so some things never change. As Mr. Al says, "the cream always rises to the top."

Caddy and Donna have a butterfly bush at the bottom of their driveway, right next to the egg frying station. Wait, what?

Donna thinks Caddy should be TieDying more. Caddy thinks Donna needs to make the turn. They both agree that it's a direct shot from other parents if your child comes home with Moon Sand.

Call 7704646024. Can't wait to hear from you.

What do you do when you have seven kids? Jun 25, 2020

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Kaitlyn Henderson intro'd the show today. Kaitlyn was an intern on the morning show back in the days with Dallas and Tug. Then she went higher and higher on the ladder and was so good at her job that Kaitlyn eventually was "poached." Nowadays she is with 680 The Fan, about to get married and remains one of the kindest people Caddy and Donna know.

Chickfila is rolling out some changes. For Donna? Travesty. Caddy? Sweet relief.

There's a busy period in the Choate household. And that time is June. In order to handle it, sometimes you have to take an assembly line approach to parenting. Other times you have to do the best you can and then get out of the way.

Caddy and Donna take a deep dive into parenting and step-parenting. They cover where they went wrong and talk about all the things they did right. There really is no instruction manuel for "How to Raise Kids."

Then big news from LiveNation: (drive-in) concerts are here. You can even get out of your car.

All that and a lot more on today's show.

Follow Caddy on Twitter @atlcaddilac

"Someone remind me to button my jeans." Jun 23, 2020

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Melissa Gibson intro'd this episode of the podcast. She and her (high school sweetheart) husband live in Milton. They ALSO ran over THEIR dog in the driveway.

Melissa took pictures of families on their front steps during the COVID-19 shutdown as a way to support Meals By Grace. $9,000 in ten days. She has had an amazing Second Act and we're so glad to have her intro Caddy and Donna's.

Donna had a suspicious night out and ended up stroking a beaver with a stick. You read that right.

On this True Crime episode of My Second Act, there's a break in the case of Missing Uncle Poppy.

Donna's "Let get Appy" segment leads to a long discussion about tools and tricks of the tracking trade.

Caddy talks about the summer when his house was the set of Beach House. One Saturday night word got out. Cars in the backyard, 15 year olds jumping out the bathroom window (they came back the next day to fix the toilet seat). What happened when Mom showed up?

Donna and Caddy talk about wake times, "sleep divorce" and what early hours look like for a morning show host.

Then... Caddy's shirt gets too tight.

Customer Service And How Much It Sucks Jun 18, 2020

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Thank you Chief Robison for giving us today's intro. Chief is over the entire police, fire and emergency services for the City of Alpharetta. He has always been so accessible to the community and on behalf of the entire city we want to thank him for all he is doing right now.

Roscoe is back and he brought some friends. Well, one friend. One that has been missing for about a year.

What do you NOT have to worry about at Kenny Chesney concert? A lot of things, actually. We're talking Hoity-Toity Wedding-type amenities.

Caddy and Donna give a quick update to the Garth Brooks drive-in tour. Let's just say that it won't be the first time Tiger, Georgia is put on the map.

The next segment covers the prediction that the pandemic will be good for songwriters across America.

Caddy scrolled through Taylor Swift's twitter feed for an hour to cover his bases. Is she really "woke?"

We get an update on the Lady A(ntebellum) name change. Turns out Scooter may have forgotten to do a quick search on Spotify.

Caddy is obsessed with Salt and Pepper. He has some great news- they're back. But all in all, is it possible that COVID-19 is causing a widespread illness of bad customer service? The verdict is in. Hear about why, and how it has led Caddy to walk around with constant sense of anxiety.

Two drive-ins and a funeral Jun 16, 2020

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Matt Hoffberg has the intro on today's show. He started out as an intern years ago until Caddy had him hired. Mattie ended up running the morning show as Executive Producer. Now he's about to be EP of a new show- his marriage. Thanks Matt- we are so proud of you! Sorry about the Brantley Gilbert thing.

Donna starts us off with a status check of her Balloon Balls. Then she goes right into the time she almost started a riot at an Ariana Grande concert.

There is always a reason why certain artists are touring or performing together. It's never a coincidence. Caddy and Donna talk about some things that can land two people together… or keep them apart.

Lady Antebellum is no longer Lady Antebellum because "they've had their eyes opened." What do we think? Cadillac goes through some of the responses he was sent.

Garth Brooks wants to drive into your backyard. No, really. Caddy and Donna give the rundown on his new "show" and then talk about when Garth Beat Caddy. It explains why Garth is the "Modern Day P.T. Barnum."

Donna doesn't have the best luck and talks about a few times that has been a problem. Two of them were at funerals. Caddy gives his own funeral story except it doesn't involve a funeral at all.

Huge award to Tracy and the whole team. She's now officially Top Producer (though we already knew that).

Rounding us out is the best part of the week- time to Get Appy! Donna brings her pick to the table and Rounds Up.

Don't forget- Text us your Cabbage Patch dolls. 7704646024.

Are we out of the woods yet? Jun 11, 2020

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Allison kicks off today's show but luckily doesn't mention the infamous 96-Rock halter top.. Allison is Donna's oldest friend and "the kindest, most honest, loving person" she knows. We are so thankful for her intro and support.

Caddy starts by explaining why (and how) he threw Taylor Swift her own prom. A year later the Prom Queen sash was still on her tour bus (this was back when Taylor Swift rode busses).

Donna shares why she gets creeped out by Cabbage Patch dolls. Here's a hint: how old is too old? Where do their names come from? What about the privates? Questions that lead to Caddy confessing some questionable details about his own childhood toys…

The show turns with a story about some bad apples at Piedmont Junior High School, leading to the comment that "unfortunately there is nothing new about what's going on."

Attractions are starting to reopen (like Six Flags) with certain conditions (like temperature scanners). Donna and Caddy cover the differences as the world starts returning to normal.

Plus- May's ratings are in for Atlanta radio. Can they be framed to compliment any station? How do shows really rank their listeners?

Tune in and then text us your Cabbage Patch dolls. 7704646024.

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