Show Notes for Friday, June 12, 2026

Friday, June 12, 2026

What We're Talking About

The news we couldn't ignore if we tried

FHSAA State Tournaments Will Now Look Very Different In 11 Sports

Get The Coast— The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has unanimously approved a new Open Division playoff format that will begin in the 2026–27 school year across 11 sports, including football, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, flag football, and lacrosse. The division will feature the top eight teams in the state regardless of classification, selected through MaxPreps rankings and FHSAA power rankings. Teams will be split into two four-team pools, with each team guaranteed at least one home game during pool play. The top two teams from each pool will then advance to a single-elimination state finals tournament to determine the Open Division champion. FHSAA officials say the goal is to create a premier championship pathway for Florida’s strongest programs while preserving traditional state championships in existing classifications. The change could significantly alter postseason opportunities for several Northwest Florida programs, with schools such as South Walton, Niceville, Choctaw, and Fort Walton Beach potentially seeing different routes to state title contention under the new system.

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How Much Money Americans DON'T Have in the Bank

Yahoo Finance— A new report found the typical American household has about $8,000 in the bank, but balances vary widely by age. Americans under 35 have a median of $5,400, while savings generally rise with age, peaking at $13,400 for those 65 to 74 before dipping slightly for older retirees. Couples and college graduates tend to have the most money saved, while single adults and those with less education have significantly lower bank balances.

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Portion Control Seems To Be An Issue

Psychology Today— Americans are eating about 23% more calories than they did in the 1970s. Back then, the average person consumed around 2,000 calories a day. Today it's closer to 2,500. People aren't overeating because they suddenly have less self-control. Instead, we're surrounded by things that make eating easier and more tempting than ever before: Portions are much bigger than they used to be. Food is available almost everywhere, all the time. Restaurants and fast-food chains serve larger meals. Highly processed foods are designed to be extra tasty and hard to stop eating. Constant food advertising and food images keep triggering cravings, even when we're not hungry. Researchers say our brains evolved for a world where food was scarce. Now we're living in a world overflowing with cheap, convenient, calorie-dense food, and our brains haven't caught up.

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FWB Chamber Ambassador Paul Singleton To Attend 2,000th Event

Get The Coast— The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce will recognize longtime ambassador and community volunteer Paul Singleton after he reached a remarkable milestone of attending his 2,000th Chamber event, extending a streak that has spanned more than 50 years. A retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and dedicated civic leader, Singleton has become a familiar presence at ribbon cuttings, networking events, and community celebrations, earning a reputation for unwavering service and support of local businesses. Chamber leaders say his commitment reflects the spirit of volunteerism and community engagement that has helped strengthen Fort Walton Beach for decades, making the milestone a fitting occasion to celebrate his lasting impact on the region.

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Ask Uncle Bobby

Bad advice for good people.

As heard on the B-Team Morning Show

Each weekday, some poor soul writes in for help. Uncle Bobby gives them the worst advice we can legally put on the air.

June 12 · Today's Letter

Dear Uncle Bobby,

I keep saying yes to favors, extra work, and social plans, and now my schedule is overwhelming. How do I start saying no without letting people down?

Drowning In Endless Obligations
Calendar Full Gremlin

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Today's Holidays

Celebrate the weird stuff. We do.

Holiday #1 of 4

Superman Day

<p data-id="e7befd94-28f2-409e-9857-7cf5f3d7129d" id="e7befd94-28f2-409e-9857-7cf5f3d7129d">Superman Day is that annual moment when grown adults pretend a guy in tights and good intentions is the moral compass we all totally follow the other 364 days. It’s a celebration of truth, justice, and the eternal fantasy that problems can be solved by showing up on time, standing up straight, and not tweeting through your feelings. People rewatch movies, buy merch, argue about which actor “gets it,” and briefly consider being decent before remembering they have errands. It’s absurd, sure—but it’s also a neat little reminder that hope sells, capes bill, and everybody wants to believe their best self is only one dramatic entrance away.</p>

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