It’s a birthday bash on Coffee Talk!

Today we’re celebrating Ashley’s birthday, so go ahead and drop those well wishes right here in the comments — for real! Bob surprises the ladies with birthday gifts, and let’s just say there’s a mix of caution and curiosity as they open them live on-air.

Ashley kicks things off with a little chalk-licking chaos, while Brittany wonders if you’re still rocking your jack-o’-lanterns or already decking the halls. From there, the conversation rolls into everything from the government shutdown and Veterans Day to holiday finances and the surprising end of the penny — it’s time to do some hard math, folks.

We wrap things up with our Good News Brews of the week, a few laughs, and a whole lot of birthday love for Ashley. Did we mention it’s her birthday? Go celebrate with a cup of coffee from EFB!