Bonnie & Friends: Grandmas, Green Gold, and the Mystery Theater Fart

Jace Denman and Big Game James McCarty take over the mic on a crisp, cool Wednesday morning on Bonnie & Friends, opening the show with a special congratulations to host Bonnie Amistadi, who officially welcomed a healthy new grandchild. The hosts dive into a wide-ranging show packed with local headlines, high-stakes sports news, market insights, and hilarious offbeat stories. The episode features practical tree care guidance from Evan Amundsen, financial market analysis with Brian Cronk, and an agricultural tech update from Bridget Riedel. From Zack Brown’s multi-million-dollar fan giveaway to a theater-clearing movie incident, this jam-packed show covers all the bases for the Red River Valley. Key Moments Grandma Amistadi's Big News: The show opens with Jace and James celebrating Bonnie's absence as she welcomes a new, healthy grandchild into her family. Market Momentum & SpaceX Analysis: Financial expert Brian Cronk breaks down a three-day rally across major stock indexes, explaining the difference between cap-weighted and equal-weighted S&P 500 indexes and unpacking SpaceX's latest earnings report. Tree Stress & Structural Pruning: Evan Amundsen, owner of Cars Tree Service, offers essential advice on identifying drought stress in local trees, inspecting trunks for damage, and explaining why fast-growing species like Autumn Blaze maples require regular structural pruning. High School Basketball Schedule Shift: James reports on a major scheduling conflict for the 2027 Minnesota State High School Basketball Tournaments, which will push the events back a week due to NCAA tournament bookings at Williams Arena and Target Center. Plant Wearables and Pumpkin Plastic: Ag Director Bridget Riedel highlights cutting-edge agricultural tech, including leaf tattoo sensors that track plant moisture and innovative eco-packaging made from synthesized pumpkin peels. Zack Brown’s $40 Million Fan Cruise: The hosts react to country star Zack Brown surprising 37,000 concertgoers at Fenway Park with free cruise vacations for two. The Foul Odor Theater Exodus: A funny bizarre news segment details how a screening of the new Spider-Man movie in Colombia was temporarily evacuated due to an unidentified, overwhelming odor that sent patrons scrambling for the exits. The Koi Pond Dispute: The duo covers a bizarre neighborhood feud in London where a 76-year-old man was ordered to pay damages after pouring motor oil and detergent into his neighbor’s koi pond to quiet a noisy water pump.