Wednesday 12/23 Live Blog

When a Wednesday feels like a Friday, that ain't nothin' but a good time....but when the Friday in question just happens to be the Big X, well just go ahead and call it maybe the greatest Wednesday of your life.

In keeping with the Wednesday-as-Friday theme, Spike rolled in to get us set for this weekend's Lambeau visit by the Seattle Seahawks with our Johnsonville Packer Preview. Get the pregame at 10 and kickoff at noon this Sunday on K107.1.

The monster finale of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle made Glavin McGalloway a winner of $1199 in cold hard Christmas cash. Congrats Gavin! Feel free to include Jon & Mary in your generosity this year.

Our friends at C.W. Smith Jewelers also had a big winner to make this morning as Mary Tadman won herself a $300 gift certificate just for signing up as a C.W. Smith facebook fan. Blingy!

Tony Meade made his final appearance of 2009 with a list of flicks for our holiday enjoyment. Robert Downey Jr. dusts off his deerstalker as Sherlock Holmes, Meryl Streep meets Alec Baldwin and It's Complicated, David Seville has a coronary with Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, and an all-star casts sings & dances in Nine. Click on k107.com for a full list of movies and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center.

Tuesday 12/22 Live Blog

We've taken the show on the road this morning, hanging with the "get fit" seniors at the Forest Mall in Fond du Lac. As the smell of 80-year-old sweat fills the air, we root out the biggest & bestest last-minute bargains around the mall and quietly await Santa's arrival.......

A Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds a few more stocking-stuffer ideas, including South African aliens in District 9, Jason Bateman in Extract, the en fuego Sandra Bullock in All About Steve, and the indie hit (500) Days of Summer. Musical selections include the new album from Mary J. Blige, a re-release from Madonna, and the soundtrack to Nine. Click on k107.com for an exclusive coupon good at your neighborhood Blockbuster.

It's Day 11 of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle. Thanks to Ralph Kleinhans for his support of Service League, and more importantly BIG congratulations for winning that bundle of 1100 smackers.

Just one more day with Jon & Mary in the Morning in 2009 (and you thought Thanksgiving was over?!?). Listen tomorrow morning for the Day 12 winner in the 12 Days Cash Raffle, Tony Meade with movies, and your chance to see the BoDeans this weekend!

Monday 12/21 Live Blog

A big SHOUT OUT to our girl Ms. Winter, making her grand entrance today at 11:47am CST. She so crazy hot, she freeze our hearts.

NY Times bestselling author Jane O'Connor stopped in with a look at her new book, Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas. The kids (and Jon) will love catching up with Nancy & friends in an all-new yuletide adventure, now in stores.

A heartbreaking loss in Steel City as Green Bay goes down 37-36. Our Johnsonville Packer Postgame Report went through the gory details and got us set for the Pack's final home game this Sunday against the Seahawks. Coverage starts with a 10am pregame and kickoff at noon on K107.1.

Day 10 of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle made Dan Miller a winner of $1000 in unmarked bills. The big fun continues tomorrow with Day 11 and an $1100 winner!

Susan Anderson joined us for another Medium Monday. The spirits are full of holiday cheer..get your personal reading with Susan or her daughter Christine at their website.

Friday 12/18 Live Blog

Just ONE WEEK 'til the big X-Day and we're still scrambling a bit when it comes to cool and unique gift ideas. Mary suggested we remember the "reason for the season" and get the Jesus Saves bank for our close family, friends, associates, and hangers-on. Great idea! Get yours here and start paving that Highway to Heaven with dimes & nickels (cue the harps...).

Spike, the man with the pigskin scalp, stopped in for our Johnsonville Packer Preview. The Pack head to Pittsburgh this Sunday to face the Steelers. Action starts with a 1 o'clock pregame and kickoff at 3:15 on K107.1.

The Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle found another winner for Day 9. Congratulations to Roberta Shea of Fond du Lac, now $900 richer! And just so you know Roberta, Jesus has volunteered to help you save that extra cash.

Brian Carter gave us a few ways to incorportate fresh seafood into our holiday feasts and parties. Get your own expert advice by calling Brian at 517-TUNA or stopping by Fond du Lac Seafood on Main Street downtown.

Movie man Tony Meade popped in with a pair of new releases in theaters today. James Cameron's big, expensive, and blue Avatar tries to earn back its budget and Hugh Grant goes into witness protection with Sarah Jessica Parker in Did You Hear About the Morgans? Click on k107.com for a full listing of movies and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center.

Thursday 12/17 Live Blog

'Tis another day closer to Santa's birthday, and we've dug up another hot (or cold, in this case) gift idea that'll make the season bright for someone on your list. Titanic-shaped ice cubes!! Inappropriate? Maybe. Tacky? Definitely. Where else can you sit back and witness the sinking of a luxury liner each and every time you enjoy a cocktail?

Weekend Buzz was loaded with holiday happenings (find those here, presented by Camera Casino) as we enter the final weekend before the festivities really go off the chain. Check out Nutcracker in the Castle at The Paine, Homemade Holidays at the Oshkosh Public Museum, and a slew of other events on the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com.

Bob Buchicchio, our K107.1 Relationship Expert, gave us good advice on how to maintain the sanity as family and friends move in and out of our lives during the holidays. Your presence is the best present! It also helps to stop, take a breath, and realize that ain't none of us gonna be on this rock in 100 years anyway (that's the Jon & Mary advice, NOT sanctioned or endorsed by Dr. Bob).

Sara Cujak from Cujak's Wine Market offered a few suggestions about what to pair with your holiday feast. Bottle of red, bottle of white, bottle of champipple, Sara has it all.

Finally, it's Day Ocho of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle. Of our 7 winners so far, 6 have been big burly men..and today is no exception. Congrats to Johnny Snider of Fond du Lac, now with an $800 bulge in his stocking.

Wednesday 12/16 Live Blog

Makes sense that with only 8 shopping days left before Christmas, you may be feeling a bit like your quest for the ideal gift has been in vain? A bit...desperate? How about this fun & festive t-shirt? Jon's grandma swears by it, making it a Carson family tradition to ask her to "put on a sweater" for lo these many years now.

Dave Haase from Attitude Sports stopped in with an update on Jon's snowboarding adventure. After a few spills down area hills over the last few weeks, the offical broken bone tally still sits at zero. Check out a full line of snowboards and gear at Attitude Sports and begin your own adventure (or make someone's holiday dreams of a bruised ribcage come true!).

K107.1 Wedding Expert Sharon Naylor gave us her thoughts on planning your nuptials around the holidays. Pick up one of Sharon's 30 books for brides & grooms, and get more great advice at her website.

In 2002, The Nanny Diaries was a worldwide sensation for authors Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus. They (and the nanny) are back in Nanny Returns, picking up 10 years following the original. Emma and Nicola gave us the inside scoop on where Nan's life has taken her over the years, and reminded us that their latest work would make a dandy gift.

Day 7 (already!) in the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle made Timothy Murray of San Francisco, California a whopping $700 richer. Congrats Timothy...and if you see a heart laying around, our buddy Tony Bennett is looking for one.

Tuesday 12/15 Live Blog

A scant 9 days to finish your Christmas shopping or risk humiliation and ridicule from friends and family? Once again, allow us to point you in the right direction with the Jesus Pan. Its revolutionary design and non-stick finish allows you to burn the bearded image of Jesus into your grilled cheese, pork chop, or omlette...the only limit is your imagination! Enjoy.

A fully-stocked Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds Las Vegas hijinks in The Hangover, gerbil hijinks in G-Force, hippie hijinks in Taking Woodstock, and Nazi hijinks in Inglourious Basterds. Musically, check out new drops from Robin Thicke, Alicia Keys, and the Avatar soundtrack.

Author Jaqueline Leo joined us with a look at her new book, Seven: The Number for Happiness, Love, and Success. Find page after page filled with Jackie's Top 7 lists covering everything in every area of your life. Makes a great gift or resolution maker for the new year.

It was Day 6 of Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle that found our latest winner $600 richer. Congrats to Brent Schumacher and thanks to our wonderful gold sponsors: BCI Burke Co., Charter Communications, and Holiday Automotive.

K107.1 Numerologist Tania Gabrielle crunched your numbers as they relate to your life now and in the future. She also took a look at Tiger Woods and how his numbers have led him so far over par these last few weeks. Sign up for Tania's supercool FREE newsletter and get an in-depth personal reading at her website.

Monday 12/14 Live Blog

They tell us we have a mere 11 shopping days 'til the Big X. In that spirit, may we suggest one of our favorite gift ideas this holiday season: Monthly Doos: The 2010 Dog Poop Calendar. Scratch-and-sniff? Unfortunately, no...find it here if you still have an interest.

Spike stopped in with a look back at yesterday's action on the Soldier Field turf. Our Johnsonville Packer Postgame Report happens after every game this season (including, dare we say, post season?). Green Bay heads to Pittburgh this Sunday for a late afternoon tilt with the Steelers. Coverage starts at 1 with kickoff at 3:15 on K107.1.

The Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle entered Day Cinco this morning, making Rick Martin a BIG winner of $500 (hearty applause). Sounds like enough cashola to buy the Monthly Doos calendar for everyone in the office, perhaps?

More winning with our Mall of America getaway presented by Texture Salon. Congrats to Kim Webb and Kelly Hielke, winners of 4 unlimited ride wristbands to Nickelodeon Universe and Moose Mountain Adventure Golf! We'll make our final two winners next Monday. Register here this week.

Friday 12/11 Live Blog

Playing catch-up on a chilly Friday morning as Jon returns following two days of being stuck to the local flagpole. Those double-dog dares will get ya every time, kids!

Spike was first up in studio this morning with our Johnsonville Packer Preview. Green Bay heads to Chi-town to face the Bears this Sunday. Coverage starts with pre-game at 10 and kickoff at noon on K107.1.

Brian Carter stopped by with more holiday catering ideas from Fond du Lac Seafood. Time is running out, so get those orders in today! What a shame it would be to have Santa come all the way down your chimney and not find a nice plate of crab legs waiting for him.

Movies, movies, movies with Tony Meade, giving us the rundown on today's new releases. Check out Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela in Invictus, an animated smooch in The Princess and the Frog, and George Clooney going Up in the Air (wide release). Find listings and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center at k107.com.

Day 4 of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle made Jason Brenner of Malone $400 richer. Congrats also to Day 2 winner Joe Braun and Day 3 winner Barbara King.

Tuesday 12/8 Live Blog

So a winter storm is on its way (sorry, that would be on "her" way...seems this storm goes by the name Allison) and our pantry is filled with the snowbound essentials: Hot Pockets, cheap whiskey, stack of old National Geographic magazines. Bring it on, Allison...if that is your real name.

Another Blockbuster New Release Tuesday and another cart load of gift ideas. Johnny Depp stalks the streets of Oshkosh in Public Enemies, Meryl Streep preheats the oven in Julie & Julia, and the saga of a boy wizard continues in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Musically, pick up new albums from Timbaland, Chris Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Jimmy Buffett, to name a few.

Day One of the Service League's 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle brought our first BIG winner of $100 in cashola. Congratulations to Clark Williams from Van Dyne, also a winner of $35 in clean driving from Jet Stream Car Wash.

TJ from Zen Body Salon and Laurie from Sanopelo Aromatherapy Salon gave us an update on our Miss Moxie. 13-year-old Alex continues her journey online on our Miss Moxie blog at k107.com.

Monday 12/7 Live Blog

And what better way to start the week than with a little post-mortem Michael madness? From the new book, Michael Jackson Opus: The Ultimate Celebration of an Icon, comes a photo of this painting commissioned by the gloved one back in 1999. Bulging pecs and winged children? Sign us up for a few dozen wallet-size copies, if you please.

K107.1 Fitness Queen Lynn Roethke stopped in with her Scale of Doom. Our monthly weigh-in actually wasn't too bad, as both Jon & Mary maintained the numbers that were posted last time. (after all, who do you think stood in as Jacko's body double in that painting?) See Lynn to get an early jump on those New Year's Resolutions at Club Olympia in Fond du Lac.

Our Johnsonville Packer Preview got us cranked for the Baltimore Ravens visit to Lambeau this evening. Spike gave us a rundown and we made another big tasty winner of $25 in brats. Game coverage starts tonight at 5:30 with a 7:30 kickoff on K107.1.

Dave Haase from Attitude Sports gave Jon his first push toward a professional snowboarding career. We'll have updates over the next few months as Dave teaches Jon the ways of the board, culminating in a trip down a local bunny hill. Click here to see everything Dave has to offer as you gear up for the winter season.

The final guest for a busy Monday was Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center for the Arts. A full slate of entertainment is in store for the month of December. Get details and ticket info online.

Friday 12/4 Live Blog

'Tis a mere three weeks from that most magical of days, three weeks to do your shopping, three weeks until Jon's grandma climbs on the roof and does her Blitzen impersonation. Truly delightful.

Sean Phillips from Yahoo! Movies was our first guest this morning, talking holiday releases on the screen and on DVD. Check out Sean's Holiday Movie Guide, news and reviews by surfing over to Yahoo.com.

Author Andy Selsberg was next up with a look at his new book, Dear Old Love. How does 475 sappy love notes written to the "one who got away" sound? Welcome to the Lonely Hearts Club, just in time for the holidays.

Inspiring kids and adults alike, the Sad Mad Glad Guys brought their presentation to the Ramada Plaza Hotel in downtown Fond du Lac last night. Chuck Stump and Jim Strawn joined us to talk about the anatomy of your attitude as detailed in their The Sad Mad Glad Book series.

Tony Meade rolled into the studio with a list of new movies in theaters today. Robert DeNiro continues his downward spiral in Everybody's Fine, Tobey Maguire & Jake Gyllenhaal are Brothers, and Matt Dillon goes for the big score in Armored. Click on k107.com for movie listings and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center.

Thursday 12/3 Live Blog

Taylor Swift on the beach? Sure, why not?

Weekend Buzz took us on a tour of the South Valley to find the BIG events around our area for the first weekend in December. Click on the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar if you missed an event or for more details.

Homemade Holidays comes to the Oshkosh Public Museum starting this Saturday through January 17. Listen for your chance to win tickets on K107.1 and visit the museum online for hours and ticket info.

Look HOT even when the weather COLD! Impossible you say? Not according to Jane Buckingham, author of The Modern Girl's Guide to Life. Feel fresh and beautiful even as the winter winds beat down on your delicate skin.

K107.1 Life Coach Mary T. Browne gave us reasons to look beyond the earthly realm this holiday season. Mary's book, The 5 Rules of Thought, makes a great gift and Seasons Greetings from the spirit world!

Wednesday 12/2 Live Blog

Hulkamania has arrived in Australia as wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair are traveling the continent engaging in a series of sold-out exhibition matches. The Aussies just didn't expect our boys to take the term 'Down Under' so literally.

Adam Levin from Credit.com with tips on avoiding holiday debt. The key is to plan ahead and stick to a budget. Makes sense, no? Click here for a free holiday spending worksheet.

K107.1 Debt Diva Clarky Davis stopped in with frugal & fabulous holiday gift ideas. Save on gifts for everyone on your list, including dad, mom, and cousin Eddie.

Dr. Ann Sosalla, our K107.1 Petspert, gave us details on her first ever Canine Companion Camp. Get the kids comfortable around dogs and learn the warning signs when a 'strange' dog is giving you the staredown. The camp comes up January 2 at Companion Animal Care in Fond du Lac.

NBC weather god Al Roker talked about his foray into fiction, The Morning Show Murders. See Al every morning on The Today Show, as well as Waking Up with Al on The Weather Channel. The book is now in stores and online.

Tuesday 12/1 Live Blog

The dawn of a new month brings a great new way to make some extra cash for your holiday spending. An offshore betting website (we're not allowed to give you the name, sorry) has just posted the odds for what path our buddy Tiger Woods takes from here. Come clean? Deny? Move in with Kate Gosselin? Best of luck on your wagering, we only ask for our 10% cut.

Our Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds a slew of stocking-ready DVDs in stores, including Terminator Salvation and Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian. On the musical side, pick up new stuff from R. Kelly, Enya, Allison Iraheta, and various others we haven't really heard of. Click on k107.com for an exclusive Blockbuster 'Rent 3 for $10' coupon. Fancy!

Eat to Live and look your best for the holiday season. Dr. Joel Fuhrman had the details on the revolutionary formula for fast and sustained weight loss. The book is now in stores and makes a great gift (just be careful about who you give it to...or is that whom?).

Brenda Smith from Gooseberry Patch joined us to talk GP's latest cookbook, Christmas in the Country. Find hundreds of holiday recipes in categories ranging from main dishes & sides to cookies & old-fashioned sweets.

The Old World Christmas Market returns to the Osthoff Restort beginning this Friday through December 13. Get the feel of a traditional European Christmas Market among dozens of vendors, food specialties, and live music. Call 1.800.876.3399 or click here for more details.

Longtime friend of Jon & Mary in the Morning, Dr. Elmo made his record-breaking 8th appearance to talk Christmas cheer and the 30th anniversary of his classic, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer. That's one hearty old gal to take 30 years of abuse. Download clips from Dr. Elmo's vast library of wackiness at his website, drelmo.com.

Monday 11/30 Live Blog

NEWS FLASH: the Lions lost to the Packers on Thanksgiving. Roll over like a turtle if this came as a shock to you. Since Mary is off today, we'll wait until tomorrow to find out how many ways Jon will be forced to degrade himself and bring shame to his family by paying off yet another losing wager...

Dickens of a Christmas returns to downtown Ripon this weekend, and Paula Price from the Ripon Area Chamber of Commerce stopped in to tell us all about it. Click here for the festive details.

Fitness expert and 3-time Mr. Arkansas (and you thought that was Bill Clinton, didn't you?), Todd Scarborough joined us with a plan to turn a pot belly into a natural appetite suppressant just in time for the holidays. Check out the products offered by Nordic Naturals to get yourself on the right track, and get a FREE sample by calling 1-800-787-7208.

Former E! talk show host Michael Essany is the man behind a new fan-driven online community called iFollo. Micheal gave us the idea behind the site, which is based on real encounters with real celebrities from real people. Have fun with that.

Wednesday 11/25 Live Blog

Packers. Lions. Thanksgiving. Football. Face paint. Let's DO this thing!

Dr. Jeff Junig stopped in with a list of Ten Things to be Thankful For. We give thanks for the knowledge the good doctor dropped on us this morning and every month. Find him online or on South Main in downtown Fond du Lac.

Brian Carter joined us with tantalizing seafood ideas for the holidays. It's never too early to get in those pre-orders for shrimp trays and smoked salmon for super party time fun.

Spike helped us stoke the pigskin fire with our Johnsonville Packer Preview. The banged up Pack head to Motown (you may have heard?) to face the mighty Detroit Lions. Coverage starts tomorrow morning at 9:30, kickoff at 11:30 on K107.1.

Turkey Tony Meade gave us a look at the new releases for the holiday weekend. An animated George Clooney scampers about in The Fantastic Mr. Fox, Mork from Ork and Vinnie Barbarino get crazy in Old Dogs, Viggo Mortensen hits The Road, and Korean pop star Rain makes his American debut in Ninja Assassin. Find a full list of area movies and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center at k107.com.

Tuesday 11/24 Live Blog

The news we missed late yesterday was nothing less than the return of Michael Jackson to the womb of a lovely British lass named Dawn Kelley. Take a look at the ultrasound and decide for yourself. The vote here is that he looks more like Kenny Rogers...but don't they all?

Bestselling author Mary Janice Davidson had the details on the latest in her vampire-lit series, Undead and Unwelcome. Follow the bloodsucking adventures of Betsy Taylor, now available in paperback.

A Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds loads of gift ideas, including new albums from Adam Lambert, Susan Boyle, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Shakira. In the DVD aisle, pick up Tom Hanks in Angels and Demons, Vince & Reese in Four Christmases, or a suprisingly unfunny Adam Sandler in Funny People. Don't forget your local Blockbuster is open 10a-10p on Thanksgiving Day!

K107.1 Bridal Expert Sharon Naylor made her monthly visit to talk holiday weddings. Save big by having a ceremony over Thanksgiving weekend, and get rid of those leftovers at the reception. It's a win-win.

Legendary comedian George Carlin was putting the finishing touches on his memoir before passing away in 2008. His daughter, Kelly Carlin-McCall, joined us with a look back at his life and George Carlin: Last Words now in stores.

We talked turkey with our final guest, bestselling author and historian Ken Davis. Ken filled us in on some fun facts about gobble day, taken from his Don't Know Much About History series. The perfect antidote to those lulls in the conversation around the dinner table.

Monday 11/23 Live Blog

Can we just start the smack talk right now? Mary's beloved Green Bay Packers a scant 3 days away from a Thanksgiving showdown with Jon's Detroit Lions. Doesn't get much tastier than that. Coverage starts with a 9:30 pregame and 11:30 kickoff on K107.1.

Jeff Kinney is the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and joined us with a look at the latest in the series, Dog Days. NY Times bestseller and atop the USA Today book lists, you'll find Jeff online and the book now in stores.

Holiday fun was on our brains as Stacy from Service League stopped in to talk about the annual 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle starting December 8. See any Service League member or stop by the K107.1 studios for your tickets. Travis from the Butcher's Block was next up with our final Thanksgiving turkey giveaway. Stop by and see the Trav Man for all your meaty needs this holiday season.

It twas another Medium Monday with our psychic medium Susan Anderson taking your phone calls. Questions about what the future holds? Need to know what your spirit guides have to say? Click on Susan's website and get the answers, or pick up a gift at her online store.

Friday 11/20 Live Blog

Victoria's Secret rolled out their 2009 fashion show last night in the NYC. Our new favorite model did the catwalk in our new favorite outfit, as Candice Swanepoel introduced this little number. By sheer coincidence, that's the EXACT outfit Mary wore to work this morning! The show airs on your (hopefully) high-def TV on December 1. Check your local listings...

As the Pack get ready to host the 49ers, Spike stopped in with our Johnsonville Packer Preview. Get all the action live from Lambeau Field this Sunday on K107.1. Coverage starts at 10am with kickoff at noon.

Dr. Linda Backman appears in our area this weekend, bringing her Healing Through Past Lives seminar to the Ramada Plaza Hotel in downtown Fond du Lac. Maintain good health through past-life regression?!? Hmmm, call us skeptical. For details or to get registered for the program, dial 920.924.0802.

Author, speaker, all-around special lady Janie Jasin joined us to talk about a great opportunity to purchase her new Christmas book and CD at the Kristmas Kringle Shoppe on South Main in Fond du Lac. Click here or call 952.443.3086 for all the festive facts.

Tony Meade made his usual Friday appearance talking new movies in theaters today (and earlier this morning). Twilight: New Moon opened at 12:01 in the AM and looks sold out at most area theaters for the rest of today and tomorrow. Alternatives include Dwayne Johnson as an animated astronaut in Planet 51, a blonde Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side, and bankrupt Nicolas Cage in Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. Get a full list of movies and showtimes at k107.com, presented by the Fox Valley Wellness Center.

Thursday 11/19 Live Blog

Can you tell that Mary made the final decision on our blog photo this morning? The fact that Gerard Butler is a mega-hunk is obvious to most everyone (especially Mary), but when he dangles a potted plant draped in a towel over the railing of his hotel balcony...well, he just becomes that much cooler to all of us.

Weekend Buzz took us on a fly-by of the big events all around the South Valley heading into the holiday season. Big musical fun includes Rob Zombie at The Rave tonight, Martina McBride at the Bradley Center on Sunday, and don't forget Sesame Street Live! at the Brown Co. Arena all weekend. Click on the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com for more.

Giving a pet as a gift? "Be prepared!," says Seth Mendelson, editor of Pet Business magazine. Seth joined us with the rules to bringing home a new pet around the holidays (rule #1: wrap them using as little tape as possible). Get the info here.

Jim Brickman stopped by to charm the dickens out of us before his big show tonight at the Fox Cities PAC. Check out Jim's new album, Beautiful World, now in stores.

K107.1 Relationship Guru Bob Buchcchio helped us get ready to turn on our thankfulness at Thanksgiving. Being positive and thankful starts with you! So get up, stuff that turkey, and give thanks for the Packers having the Lions to knock around for another tragic afternoon.

Wednesday 11/18 Live Blog

Actress Brittany Murphy greets her 'husband' at the airport yesterday afternoon. Is it the greatest photo in the history of our modern-day paparazzi? Most likely. Is it okay to feel worse for the dog than for Brittany? Most definitely.

Nicole Bouchard Boles joined us with simple, no cost ways to make our world a better place on a daily basis. How To Be An Everyday Philanthropist shows that anyone (even you) can be an agent of positive change at work, at home, in your community.

The Twilight Saga continues as New Moon hits theaters tomorrow at midnight. BIG congrats to our two Twilight winners, Jennifer from Oshkosh and Shawna from Fond du Lac. Both win movie passes, DVDs, movie soundtracks and books thanks to our friends at Nedrebo's Formal Wear!

Be car care aware as the weather turns cold by following the 4 C's of winter: Check, Change, Carry & Clean. Lauren Fix, editor-in-chief of CarZen.com, gave us the scoop on how to diagnose simple car problems, proper tire maintenance, and more.

Tuesday 11/17 Live Blog

We return from a day of vacation to the news that junior vampire Robert Pattinson has been named 'Sexiest Man Alive' by People magazine. Did we miss the news that Count Floyd passed away? Seriously, he's still alive right? If you're going to start putting vampires on the cover of magazines and calling them 'sexy,' how can Count Floyd not be at the top of your crappy little list?

Our Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds a bunch of heavy hitters in stores today, just in time for holiday gift-giving. Pick up Star Trek for brother, My Sister's Keeper for mom, The Sopranos: The Complete Series for dad, and Bruno for grandma. On the musical side, new albums from John Mayer, Adam Lambert, Kris Allen, Janet Jackson, and Paul McCartney are in stores.

SIGMA's Holiday House returns to the Fond du Lac Co. Fairgrounds this weekend. Gail from SIGMA stopped by to tell us all about the fun. Tickets just $4 in advance or $5 at the doors, opening at 9am this Saturday.

Pillsbury celebrates 60 years of their famous Bake-Off with a retro-edition or their Pillsbury Best of the Bake-Off 1959 Cookbook. The collection features the historic contest's first 1000 winning recipes and is now in stores.

Friday 11/13 Live Blog

It's Friday the 13th and you know what that means....black cat casserole for dinner tonight! Mmmm-mmm, that's good eatin' granny! Joey T sits in for Mary again this morning, but she was kind enough to send this photo of herself enjoying her long weekend. Looks quite relaxing, no?

Another rousing Johnsonville Packer Preview got us set for the Return of Romo to Lambeau this weekend. Catch every snap as the Packers host the Cowboys this Sunday, pregame coverage starts at 1 on K107.1.

Hot toys were the topic when Fay from Fay's Fun & Learning Center stopped in with a peek at Santa's biggest requests. Click here to check out some of Fay's products and a list of upcoming activities.

Sesame Street Live! hits the Brown Co. Arena next weekend and Timmy Hays joined us to talk life on the road with Elmo & crew. Listen for your chance to win more family 4-packs every day next week.

Tony Meade was our last (but not least) guest, bursting into the studio as if the world was coming to an end. And maybe it is, at least according to John Cusack in 2012, this week's only wide release. Philip Seymour Hoffman takes the mic in Pirate Radio, playing selected cities. Fox Valley Wellness Center presents movie listings and showtimes at k107.com.

Thursday 11/12 Live Blog

Joey T is in for vacationing Mary this morning, and you'll have to forgive us if we're sounding a little groggy. Veterans Day hangovers are never fun. Although doing kegstands until 3 in the morning down at the VFW Hall did seem like a good idea at the time...

Weekend Buzz took us allllllll the way around the South Valley to find what's up this weekend. Click on the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com for a full listing of the early holiday fun in your neighborhood.

Psychoanalyst Darian Leader joined us to talk about his latest book, The New Black: Mourning, Melancholia and Depression. How does society shift our focus when it comes to getting over our sadness and what is a better solution? (step one: stop listening to Jon & Mary in the Morning and our depressing guests)

The folks at American Heritage Dictionaries have come out with their latest list, 100 Words for Foodies. Steve Kleinedler gave us the inside scoop on how to blanch, what's in haggis, where the word ketchup comes from and more.

K107.1 Lifestyle Diva Jerusha Stewart had tips on avoiding the drama of Black Friday, re-using those Thanksgiving leftovers, possibly finding love in time for the holidays(?!?). Click on Jerusha's website here, and find some of those early Black Friday sales here and here.

Our final guest was the former host of the FX series Personal FX, John Burke. John shared his secrets for getting your home 'Holiday Ready,' including his favorite new product, the Black & Decker FLEX (shameless plug).

Veterans Day 11/11 Live Blog

As we mentioned this morning, here's the website for donating new or *gently* used DVDs to a veteran near you: dvds4vets.org. This is a great undertaking that means more than you might think for diabled and homebound vets nationwide. Any movies are accepted, but think twice before donating that Bette Midler boxed set, won't you?

America's Nutrition Expert (with apologies to Richard Simmons) Mitzi Dulan joined us with the winning game plan for smart eating around the holidays. Curb your appetite and find healthy alternatives before your next party or trip to grandma's house.

We continued our observance of Veterans Day with retired Lt. Col Paul Lawrence Vann from the United States Air Force. The Lt. Col is an expert on the history of Veteran's Day and the author of Living on Higher Ground: How to Live with Passion, Motivation and Joy.

Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center for the Arts in downtown Fond du Lac made his monthly pop-in with a list of what's big at the Windhover this month. Click on their website for a full list of events and ticket info.

Tuesday 11/10 Live Blog

The news that rocked our foundations yesterday turns out to be just a rumor. Aresnio Hall and Paula Abdul back together?!? A resounding "NO!" says Arsenio. "Just friends," is his official response. Tragic.

A Blockbuster New Release Tuesday gave us a whole bunch of new stocking stuffer ideas. See the heartwarming story of an old man and his balloons as Up is new on DVD, along with The Ugly Truth and The Accidental Husband. In the music aisle, pick up new and re-released albums from Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Britney Spears, The Jackson 5, Dolly Parton, and the list goes on.

Clinton Kelly, host of TLC's What Not To Wear, made another visit to the show with tips on looking your best around the holidays and how to throw bestest holiday bash of all times. Click on oxiclean.com for more and pick up Clinton's new book now in stores.

Our K107.1 Debt Diva Clarky Davis had great advice about making the most of your food budget around Thanksgiving. Plan ahead and clip coupons, coupons, coupons! Get more holiday tips at Clarky's website.

The K107.1 Moxie Mentor program kicked off with 13-year-old Alex from Campbellsport being guided by three area businesses and educated in fitness, appearance, fashion, and making healthy choices. TJ from Zen Body Salon was the first of Alex's mentors to join us. Go to k107.com to keep up with Alex and her Moxie Mentor experience.

Believe in the beauty of BLUE. So says K107.1 Beauty Pro Jackie Silver. Blue for job interviews, blue for formal occasions, blue for the holidays, blue makeup, blue suits, blue dresses, blue hair (in the case of Marge Simpson)...it's all good.

Monday 11/9 Live Blog

Hayden Panit- Panetyr- Panatair-...that girl from Heroes popped up in this month's Elle magazine. She looks glamorous and all, but unfortunately she doesn't seem to realize the value of an empty can. That's worth 10-cents in Michigan, missy!

Our buddy Spike brought his ashen face into the studio to discuss yesterday's disaster in Tampa with the Johnsonville Packer Postgame Report. The Pack look to bounce back at home against Dallas this Sunday on K107.1.

NY Times bestselling author Rodd Wagner joined us to discuss The Power of 2: How to Make the Most of Your Partnerships at Work and in Life. Unlock the secret to harmony at work and home through the development of strong personal relationships! Or something like that...

Travis from The Butcher's Block stopped in with deals on all sorts of meaty goodness. Check out Travis inside the PDQ in North Fond du Lac and listen for your chance to win hams and turkeys on the station that knows a thing or two about hams and turkeys.

Our final guest this morning was Monique Vranesh, host of My Gym at Home on BabyFirstTV. The idea is that kids will do what you do, so set a good example by incorporating physical fitness into your daily routine. Click here to learn more.

Friday 11/6 Live Blog

Avoiding the paparrazi can be a real son-of-a-gun (trust us, we know), so celebrities will sometimes go to extreme measures to stay under the radar. Here, the lovely Ms. Mariah Carey drops into her "person with explosive diarrhea" pose as she frolics on the beach. Sweeeeet.

This week's Johnsonville Packer Preview got us set for Green vs. Tampa in The Battle of the Bays. Get your green & gold fix this Sunday at 10, kickoff at noon on K107.1.

Brian Carter made his triumphant return to the show, talking seafood and holiday recipe ideas. See Brian in person at Fond du Lac Seafood Co. or give him a jingle at 517-TUNA.

Tony Meade swooped into the studio carrying the chains forged during his life on Earth. Just a dramatic way of telling us that Jim Carrey is theaters today as Ebenezer Scrooge in Disney's A Christmas Carol. You can also help Cameron Diaz with her dilemma in The Box, and see things from George Clooney's perspective in The Men Who Stare at Goats. Get a full list of movies and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness at k107.com.

Thursday 11/5 Live Blog

Crazy Joe Davola. No reason. Just because.

Weekend Buzz took us on a tour of the South Valley's hotspots for the first full weekend of November. Stomp comes to the Milwaukee Theater, The Vienna Boys Choir is in Sheboygan, and the luminous Ms. Wynonna Judd plays the Crystal Grand Theater on Saturday night, among other highlights. Click the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com for a full list.

In its 62nd year of bringing joy to America's neediest children, the U.S. Marine Corps is once again cranking up their Toys For Tots drive for the holidays. Lt. General Pete Osman joined us with the sobering news that 14 million kids in this country live in poverty, and the VERY least we can do is help them have a happy holiday season. Go to toysfortots.org for details and drop-off locations.

It's the true tale of a group of Jewish refugees who escaped Nazi-occupied Germany only to return as spies for the Allies. Author Patrick O'Donnell brought us the story in his new book, They Dared Return. So it seems Brad Pitt didn't kill Hitler after all.

Donisha Brown, a member of Stomp, slammed her way around the studio and told us how she came to join one of the loudest, most talented troupes on tour today. See Stomp live for three shows starting tomorrow night at the Milwaukee Theater.

Wednesday 11/4 Live Blog

"The children were nestled all snug in their beds, with visions of a plastic Bon Jovi dancing in their heads..."

As mentioned on yesterday's show, a new set of Bon Jovi action figures hits stores later this month, just in time for stocking stuffing. Look for Jon, Richie, and Tico in Series 1, with an assortment of leather-clad New Jersey groupies coming out early next year in Series 2.

Asha Camille Jennings speaks tomorrow night at the Windhover Center for the Arts about her efforts to change the way women are portrayed in black culture. She stopped by to welcome everyone to this free event sponsored by the Women's Fund of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation.

One Shoe Blues is an interactive book and DVD starring the legendary B.B. King and his guitar Lucille on a series of kid-friendly adventures. Toss in a few sock puppets and the creativity of Sandra Boynton, and you've got a really unique experience. Sandra joined us with all the details and an invite to her website.

K107.1 Politico Dr. Sean Foreman gave us a rundown on yesterday's election results and how they impact President Obama's next few years in office. Check out Dr. Foreman and maybe take a class at his home campus in Florida, Barry University.

The 22nd edition of Uncle John's Endlessly Engrossing Bathroom Reader is now in stores and Uncle John himself called us from his throne to tell us what was new. Look for even more humor, history, science, and pop culture in over 500 pages! Makes a great gift (just ask Jon's dad).

Tuesday 11/3 Live Blog

This morning brings us the rare convergence of a full moon occurring on Election Day. Do your civic duty and cast your vote for the candidate who'll best serve the interests of your community, even if he is a bit hairy. It's not like Michael Landon isn't under there somewhere, right?

Our Blockbuster New Release Tuesday is action packed with G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra, The Taking of Pelham 123, and Aliens in the Attic hitting stores. On the CD shelf, pick up new stuff from Carrie Underwood, Weezer, and the Glee Soundtrack.

Donald Spoto joined us to talk Hollywood royalty with his latest work, High Society: The Life of Grace Kelly. The book is now in stores to coincide with what would have been Ms. Kelly's 80th birthday.

Happening this weekend at the Fond du Lac Center for Spirituality is A Retreat for Those Who Do Too Much. Midge Miles will be leading the relaxation this Saturday and told us about the benefits of de-stressing as the holidays approach.

Monday 11/2 Live Blog

There are few things that can cure the pain of a Packer loss. Especially the acute pain of losing to Brett Wrangler and the Vikings at Lambeau Field. Let us try to help you move past your grief with this Instant Classic photo of Al Roker dressed as Han Solo on Friday's Today Show. Way to avoid the obvious Lando Calrissian costume, Al!

K107.1 Fitness Queen Lynn Roethke squat thrusted her way into the studio with more tips to keep us on track for limiting the weight gain during the holidays. Sign up to sweat with Lynn at Club Olympia in Fond du Lac.

We kicked off November by 'Knocking Your Block Off' with Travis from the Butcher's Block inside the PDQ in North Fond du Lac. Listen every Monday for your chance to win one of Trav's smoked hams or turkeys just in time for Thanksgiving.

Chris O'Dell was one of the first female tour managers in the music biz, working with most of the heavyweights in the late-60s/early-70s rock era. She dishes the dirt in her new book, Miss O'Dell: My Hard Days and Long Nights with The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and the Women They Loved, now in stores.

Friday 10/30 Live Blog

BREAKING NEWS...we're just over 48 hours from The Biggest Game in the History of the Universe, and the K107.1 Sports Desk is reporting that Brett Favre has once again retired (and yes, crying as he did it) from the NFL and hooked up with the Harlem Globetrotters. How this affects the game on Sunday is anybody's guess.

Our Johnsonville Packer Preview took a look at that possibly Brett-less game between the Packers and Vikings, and made another tasty winner of $25 in Johnsonville brats. Pregame coverage starts at 1 with the kickoff at 3:15 this Sunday on K107.1.

Verizon Wireless has teamed up with the Green Bay Packers to provide a HopeLine for domestic violence victims. Carolyn Schamberger told us about the wireless phone drive being held at all five entrances at Lambeau Field. Just bring your old, unused phones to be recycled, refurbished, and reused by those in need.

Twilight Zone celebrates its 50th anniversary this month and author/megafan Stewart Stanyard talked about the progam's longevity and ongoing popularity. Check out Stewart's comprehensive website and pick up his book, Dimensions Behind The Twilight Zone.

Tony Meade moonwalked into the studio with details on this week's only big release, Michael Jackson's This Is It. Pizza Ranch gives you a full list of movies and showtimes for Oshkosh and Fond du Lac at k107.com.

Thursday 10/29 Live Blog

At a news conference yesterday, Brett Favre said he wasn't afraid of getting a harsh welcome at Lambeau this Sunday because, "I've heard boos in that stadium before. Numerous times." Bitter much? Also this morning we take you back to the photo shoot Brett did for the rare Wrangler Daisy Dukes, which mostly appealed to truckers and guys who mow their lawn with no shirt on.

Weekend Buzz took us to the final few days of Halloween fun around the South Valley. "Jefe, would say we have a plethora of events listed at k107.com?" "Oh jes, El Guapo...we have a plethora."

Author Sarah Maria gave us a self-esteem boost with her new book, Love Your Body, Love Your Life. Empower yourself and use Sarah's 5-step plan to overcome negative body obsession.

Mentalist Wayne Hoffman blew our collective minds with a series of mind-reading techniques that he's perfected since the age of 6. Check out Wayne's website and let him give you a mental examination right through the computer screen.

Chris Pratt from NBC's Parks & Recreation joined us to talk about the show and a special Halloween-themed episode airing tonight at 7:30. Look for Chris' character Andy to save the day!

Wednesday 10/28 Live Blog

Our countdown to Packers-Vikings continues with a look back at one of Jon's favorite Brett Favre moments. This photo was taken all the way back in 1996 during a photo shoot for Brett's first Wranglers commercial. As you can see, the Lions' George Jamison snuck onto the set to apply a little more pressure than the regular crew of actors who play "defense" in those ads.

Chief Jeff Johnson, President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, joined us on the K-Lines with a reminder to change those batteries in your smoke detectors when you fall back this weekend. To learn more about the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program, log onto energizer.com.

Dr. Jeff Junig had good advice on how to talk to kids about money problems. According to the doc, sending your children off to work at one of those Nike factories in Singapore is NOT a good idea. Who knew? Get more great tips in person at Dr. Junig's office in downtown Fond du Lac.

Wannabe mini-MacGuyvers...your purpose has arrived. Author John Austin gave us a tour of his new book, Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction. Amaze your family and impress your friends with detailed instructions on how to turn paper clips, toothpicks, ballpoint pens, and more regular household products into cool weapons.

Meteorologist and all-around good guy Michael Fish dropped in with a look at how our long term weather patterns are shaping up this winter. Cold and dry? Warm and wet? Catch Fish's latest forecasts on WTMJ TV and radio (just don't go switching over permanently).