Ashley and Brad Show - ABS 2026-02-09

News; birthdays/events; Superbowl Monday...is it really a wasted day at work?; word of the day. News; Spotify is moving into the physical book space; game: quiz; game: feud. News; what was your favorite Superbowl commercial?; what's your "don't knock it til you try it"?; Buzzfeed list of funny 'white lies' we tell our kids. News; Valentine's Day on a budget; game: calendar trivia; goodbye/fun facts....Oatmeal Monday is a quirky tradition with practical roots in Scottish university life... they started the tradition as part of the broader culture of the ancient universities. Long before dining halls, meal plans, and late-night delivery, students were expected to fend for themselves. Oats, ground into oatmeal, were the dependable staple that could survive travel, store well in a room, and turn into a hot meal with minimal equipment. Oatmeal was also forgiving. It could stretch to feed a hungry student, and it tolerated a wide range of add-ins...Since their homes were far from campus, universities gave students a day off in what became a later tradition on the second Monday of February allowing them to return home, gather more supplies, and come back ready for more study. Whether enjoyed as a warm, comforting bowl of porridge or incorporated into other creative dishes, oatmeal remains a symbol of nourishment and simplicity. It also serves as a quiet nod to resilience.