K107.1's Super Week kicks off today with your chance to win stylish t-shirts, delish Johnsonville brats, and cool Packer swag every morning! It all leads to Super Bowl XLV and the Packers vs. the Steelers this Sunday on K107.1, coverage starts at noon.The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten joined us for her weekly visit. Amy hosts Living With Amy on Fox 11 and her debut cookbook is now in stores.Maranda from Snap Fitness returned to the show to talk about Snap's all-new Easy Fit monitor. Get fit the easy way and find special offers at either Fond du Lac Snap location.Journalist Susan Maushart joined us with a look at how she pulled the plug on her household, eliminating technology for herself and her three wired teenagers. The Winter of Our Disconnect details how her family survived to tell the tale.Disney on Ice comes to the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee on Thursday, February 10. Keep it here on K107.1 for your chance to win family 4-packs of tickets all week!Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
The first "where were you when...?" moment for a generation. The explosion of the space shuttle Challenger on live television 25 years ago today stopped us in our tracks and stalled an exploration of space that has yet to recover. (photo features a decoration from Jon's desk that all of a sudden doesn't seem quite as cheesy today)Spike joined us for this week's Johnsonville Packer Preview at the (almost) midway point to Super Bowl XLV since last weekend's win over da Bears. Coverage on K107.1 starts at noon, kickoff for Steelers-Packers at 5:30 on Sunday, February 6.Lifestyle expert Tara Aronson had help for overwhelmed moms on the run. Get more winter survival tips at Tara's website.With over 30 years as an attorney in Las Vegas, Robert Sidell has seen it all. He chatted with us about his experience helping people in crisis as detailed in his new book, The Gateway. Discover the power to create an outrageously prospersous and happy life with the book, now online and in stores.Checking out a new movie this weekend? Click over to k107.com for a full list of local selections and showtimes, including Jason Statham in The Mechanic and Anthony Hopkins in The Rite. Best picture nominee The King's Speech also hits our area in wide release.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Another snowy one out there this morning. Be sure to check k107.com on these blustery winter days for a full listing of closings, cancellations, and delays presented by Air-Tech Heating. You'd hate to get stranded and have to slice open your Tauntaun just to survive. Trust us.Weekend Buzz gave us a few pleasant diversions as we count down towards Super Bowl Sunday. Check out the fun at The Paine, the Bucks at the Bradley Center, and more with the K107.1 Community Calendar at k107.com.Speaking of that big game in our very near future, we talked Packers-Steelers in Super Bowl XLV. Thanks to our friends at Johnsonville, we're doing our best to put a brat in every hand between now and then. Our coverage cranks up next week with even more giveaways, leading up to pregame at noon and kickoff at 5:30 on Sunday, February 6 on K107.1.The lovely Katie Lee joined us once again with tips on throwing a killer Super Bowl bash, and easy ways to give back to your community at the same time. Katie also dropped some major Chex Mix recipes on us, click here if you missed those.Anne Byrn stopped by with a look at her latest book, The Cake Mix Doctor Bakes Gluten-Free. Find dozens of classic cakes, cookies, brownies, and bars with help from Dr. Cake Mix Anne. The book is now in stores.A new reason to stop smoking (besides the yellow teeth, smelly clothes, and black lungs): cigarettes double your risk of alzheimer's disease. That stunning news discussed by neuroscience researcher Mark Underwood. To view the full study and determine your risk factors, click here.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Big thanks to Joey T steppin' it up from The Second Shift to fill in with Mary yesterday morning. Jon returns to the studio today just in time to get a look at the new Britney Spears comic book! It's way cool, y'all!The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten joined us for her weekly visit. Amy hosts Living With Amy on Fox 11 and her debut cookbook is now in stores.
Maranda from Snap Fitness returned to the show to talk about Snap's all-new Easy Fit monitor. Get fit the easy way and find special offers at either Fond du Lac Snap location.Dr. Jeff Junig dropped in with his monthly dose of unparalelled psycho-knowledge. You'll find Dr. J online right here or drop in to see him on Main in downtown Fond du Lac.Cash guru Charles Farrell joined us with eight simple tools for financial security. His new book, Your Money Ratios, will help you navigate toward a comfortable retirement at any age.If you haven't heard, the Packers are one half of Super Bowl XLV on Sunday, February 6. Listen for your chance to win a party pack of Johnsonville brats every morning leading up to the game, and don't forget coverage starts at noon with kickoff at 5:30 right here on K107.1.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Mary was at the game Sunday and was happy to let Cutler wear her skirt for the second half. Looks great boy-o!We took a look at the new DVDs out today like Secretariat and Saw: The Final Chapter as well as the new albums from Cold War Kids and Corrine Bailey Rae while giving away $10 to Nick N' Willy's in Fondy. Give 'em a call at 322-NICK.Dr. Paul McKenna's book "Quit Smoking Today" gives you all the information you need to do just that without gaining weight.Lisa Derr, our resident Divorce Mediation Attorney, gives us the hard to find information on how to make your unsettling divorce go as smoothly as possible.The Green Bay Packers are Super Bowl bound after a 21-14 victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday. We went over every snap with your Duffy's Post Game Report and make sure you tune in on Super Sunday, February 6th when the Pack takes on the Steelers with pre-game at 3:00 and kickoff at 5:30pm right here on K107.1!"Curly Girl The Handbook" is here to save the day when you have a curl catastrophe. Lorraine Massey shares her tips to get the curls you've always dreamed of.
Not so much of a "live" blog this morning as Jon & Mary are still in their own cozy beds dreaming of Super Bowl XLV and Dom Capers' combover. The Pack take on those zany Pittsburgh Steelers and we've got coverage on Sunday, February 6 on K107.1. Today it's The Best of Jon & Mary in the Morning, we'll be back with more tomorrow morning...
We made a call to our buddy Todd O'Connor in the Windy City this morning to get his take on the big game this weekend. Unfortunately, Todd's wife answered and informed us that he had his 7th heart attack last night while watching the Lovie Smith press conference. Get well soon, Toddy Boy! We'll look for you in the stands this Sunday...Spike stopped in with the NFC Championship edition of our Johnsonville Packer Preview. The Pack face the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field this Sunday for a trip to Super Bowl XLV. Coverage starts at noon, kickoff at 2 on K107.1.The Inner Circle marks the thrilling return of #1 best-selling author Brad Meltzer. Brad joined us with clues to unmask the true story of a covert presidential spy ring and the 200-year-old secret that has kept it alive. Get more with Brad online and the book now in stores.Looking for a great place to watch the game this Sunday? Why not the Coaches Corner, featuring the Coaches Club and daily double bubble for all members, and TRIPLE bubble on Tuesdays! Heidi & Lindsey told us just how they can go so mental with their prices and tossed out an invite to stop by anytime on Pioneer Road in Fond du Lac.If you have a chance to calm your nerves and take in a movie, Natalie Portman is back in theaters with No Strings Attached. Also, Ben Affleck co-stars with Tommy Lee Jones and Chris Cooper in Company Men (limited). Local movies and showtimes are online at k107.com.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
This just in from the K107.1 Sports Desk: Mike Ditka's mustache has been ruled out of this Sunday's NFC Championship Game due to a strained quad muscle. Nice.Weekend Buzz took us out to the South Valley's hotspots on a chilly January weekend. Looking to kill a little time leading up to 2pm Sunday? Check out the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.What trends will eventually reshape the global economy? Bueller? Bueller? Daniel Altman gave us a look into the future as laid out in his new book, Outrageous Fortunes.Kevin Nugent joined us with the revelation that Your Baby is Speaking to You. What does he/she have to say? Pick up the book and learn the language of yawning, various types of crying, and what those smiles really mean.K107.1 Life Coach Mary T. Browne echoed the sentiments of Huey Lewis as she discussed the power of love. Send loving thoughts to yourself and those around you and you'll be shocked at the results. Find more advice (and love) from Mary at her website.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
The ONLY way this works is if Larry King takes over once Reege leaves. The ONLY way.Beyond our mourning for the end of the Regis Era, we chatted with Catherine Cassidy talking the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet. Find old family classics with a twist in this new collection of recipes.Sharon Salzberg showed us the way to Real Happiness as detailed in her new book. Be mindful of yourself and your surroundings to find that balance of peace and harmony that's missing from your life.Live More, Want Less? Impossible, you say? Author Mary Carlomagno gave us 52 ways to find order in your life, a step-by-step blueprint that allows you to focus only on the meaningful aspects of your life.Soroptimist International of Fond du Lac presents the 15th Annual Chocolate Fantasy this Sunday at MPTC. Auctions, raffles, and tons of chocolate! Tickets available for $8 in advance or $10 at the door and proceeds benefit the Fond du Lac Boys & Girls Club.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Due to popular demand, here's that photo of our girl Brit hangin' at McDonalds over the weekend. Can she sweat off those Big Mac Value Meals in time to perform at the Grammys?!? Stay tuned.........
We roll out the red carpet this morning for President Hu Jintao! Welcome sir. Potstickers now being served in the employee break room.Nick-n-Willy's brought us another New Release Tuesday. Big releases today on DVD include Takers, Stone, Buried, Death Race 2, and The Very Best of the Price is Right.(!) Ready for download is new music from James Blunt, The Script, Gregg Allman, and Social Distortion.Tom Langenhorst joined us to talk Ducks Unlimited and the annual banquet presented by the Winnebago Flyway Chapter. Tickets are now available for the event coming up January 27 at the Fond du Lac Holiday Inn. Call Tom at 920.251.8831 for more info.Make small changes to help stick to those New Year's resolutions. Roni Noone showed us how easy it can be, as detailed in her Healthy Living Blog. Own your accomplishments and get back on track...after all, it's still only January, right?K107.1 Debt Diva Clarky Davis stopped in with tips on staying fabulously frugal in 2011. Get those tips and more online at TheDebtDiva.com.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Free at last...We kicked off our MLK Day with a visit from Spike and our latest Packer Postgame Report presented by Duffy's Sports Pub inside the Fond du Lac Holiday Inn. The Pack head to Chicago for the NFC Championship Game this Sunday. Coverage starts at noon, kickoff at 2 on K107.1.The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten joined us for her weekly visit. Amy hosts Living With Amy on Fox 11 and her debut cookbook is now in stores.Maranda from Snap Fitness returned to the show to talk about Snap's all-new Easy Fit monitor. Get fit the easy way and find special offers at either Fond du Lac Snap location.NY Times bestselling author Rosalind Wiseman brought us her latest novel, Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials. Follow Charlie Healey as she deals with old frenemies, new boyfriends, and the maze of a new high school.Susan Anderson wrapped up with another Medium Monday. Our favorite psychic medium took your phone calls about the future, the new year, and those around you to help along the way. Get more with Susan, including one-on-one readings, at her website.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
So...do we watch the Packers game and then go skiing, or go skiing and then watch the Packers game? Or maybe just skip the game altogether? Hmmmmm......Spike dropped in with a look at that very same Packers tilt this weekend at Atlanta in another Johnsonville Packer Preview. Coverage starts tomorrow evening at 5, kickoff at 7 on K107.1.The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten, joined us for her regular segment. Amy hosts Living With Amy on Fox 11 and her debut cookbook is now in stores.Deacon Mike Hackbarth of The Chain-Smoking Altar Boys stopped in with details on another "Bluegrass Gospel Mass" happening this Sunday at St. Paul's Cathedral in Fond du Lac. All are welcome to attend and participate in worship.We talked new movies hitting theaters today. Vince Vaughn helps Kevin James with The Dilemma, and Seth Rogen makes an unlikely appearance as The Green Hornet. A full list of local movies and showtimes is online at k107.com.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Jenny Craig has announced the pleasantly plump Carrie Fisher is their new spokesperson. An amazing bit of technology allows Jenny Craig to show the "before" Carrie confronting the "after" Carrie in a dramatic new television commercial. Chilling.Weekend Buzz got us out for a few chilly South Valley activities. The Family Discovery Gallery at The Paine is always a good choice, and you'll find more on the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.NY Times bestselling author Rosalind Wiseman brought us her latest novel, Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials. Follow Charlie Healey as she deals with old frenemies, new boyfriends, and the maze of a new high school.Career intuitive Sue Frederick returned to the show with her outlook for 2011. Sue is able to determine what job you should be doing just by talking over the phone and using her psychic abilities. Get more in-depth with a one-on-one session at Sue's website.The annual Ride for Rosita returns as part of Super Spin Saturday on January 22. Dave and Greg stopped in with the details on how you can be a part of the fun at the all-new Fond du Lac YMCA.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Wednesday is now Dudesday!The folks at Weight Watchers are here to rescue those fading New Year's resolutions. The Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook features 500 delicious and nutrition-conscious recipes.The Cooking Mom, Amy Hanten, joined us for her regular segment. Amy hosts Living With Amy on Fox 11 and her debut cookbook is now in stores.Hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons is the man behind Def Jam Records, and author of the the new book, Super Rich: A Guide to Having it All. Russell chatted with us about the ways to attract success by giving of your talents, clearing out the clutter, and staying focused on achieving your goals.Gene Stone has been writing about health for more than two decades and has put that experience into his new book, The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick. Meet 25 people who manage to never get sick, their secrets, and how you can benefit from their proven techniques.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
A quick check of the calendar shows today is 1/11/11. Put together, that's 11111...which is also binary code for "Don't touch my junk." Fun fact.Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday gets you The Social Network, Piranha 3D, and Alpha & Omega on DVD. Another week weak for CD's finds Cake, Cage the Elephant, and Edie Brickell in stores today.David Bach is The Today Show's "Money 911" guy and the author of the new book, Debt Free For Life. Get the finish rich plan for financial freedom, now in stores.A heavy dose of Practical Wisdom with co-author Kenneth Sharpe. What are the key characteristics of a wise person? Change your life and find guidance just in time to rescue those New Year's resolutions.Dr. Henry Cloud was our final guest on a busy morning, talking The Law of Happiness. An owner's manual for a renewed and transformed mind, Dr. Cloud shows happiness can be achieved through 14 simple principles.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Helloooo, Atlanta.It's off to the Georgia Dome after a rousing Packers victory yesterday in Philly. Spike stopped in with a look back in our Duffy's Packer Postgame Report. Catch the next game against those Falcons this Saturday night at 5, kickoff at 7 on K107.1.Maranda from Snap Fitness returned to the show to talk about Snap's all-new Easy Fit monitor. Get fit the easy way and find special offers at either Fond du Lac Snap location.The 4-Hour Body? For real? Timothy Ferriss joined us to say that, yes, just a small tweak here or there will make a huge difference. Find out how to lose 20 pounds in 30 days, how to sleep 2 hours per day and feel fully rested, how to reverse supposedly permanent injuries, and more.Make conscious choices for cleaning and greening the world you care about most. Co- author or Planet Home, Alexandra Zissu talked green living, food, and parenthood. Get more online and find the book now in stores.Amy Hanten is The Cooking Mom and star of Living With Amy on Fox 11. She stopped into the studio to chat about the book, the show and her new weekly segments with Jon & Mary in the Morning. Follow Amy online and weekday mornings at 9am.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Fridays are #1!A playoff edition of our Johnsonville Packer Preview got us set for the Pack's wild card adventure in Philly this weekend. Coverage starts at 1 this Sunday, kickoff at 3:30 on K107.1.Spencer Lord joined us with tools to tune up our mind by first understanding how it works. His new book, The Brain Mechanic, teaches a quick and easy way to maximize your emotional health.A little factual healing with Sarah Janssen as she discussed The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2011. Everything from Lady Gaga to Pope Benedict XVI to squirrel nuts covered in over 1000 pages.The first new movies of 2011 are nothing to write home about, but still entertaining enough for a chilly weekend. Gwyneth Paltrow goes Country Strong (hitting wide release), and Nicolas Cage dresses warmly for the Season of the Witch. As always a full list of local movies and showtimes is online at k107.com.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
It's January 6. We've still got Christmas decorations up in the studio. Is that lame? Normal? Feels lame.Weekend Buzz got us rolling for the first non-holiday weekend of 2011. Nutcracker in the Castle wraps up at The Paine, so check that out along with a sleigh full of other events on the Air Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.Tom Langenhorst joined us to talk Ducks Unlimited and the annual banquet presented by the Winnebago Flyway Chapter. Tickets are now available for the event coming up January 27 at the Fond du Lac Holiday Inn. Call Tom at 920.251.8831 for more info.It's a 7-day plan for using the new body language to get what you want. The founder and president of the Body Language Institute, Janine Driver, chatted with us about her new book, You Say More Than You Think. Get hundreds of tips to convey a new you in the new year.The greatest taste sensation to ever hit the Fox Valley opens today in Appleton, Stevi B's! Margaret and Kellie from Stevi B's stopped in with a few cool giveaways and a look at their amazing menu. Get yourself into the action at Stevi B's on Westhill next to Home Depot.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Coming up this morning: the tale of a boy named Jon, his dog Izzy, and the knife that would forever change their lives...Dr. Ann Sosalla stopped in with the details of Izzy's recent spaying at Companion Animal Care in Fond du Lac. Quick, (almost) painless, and professional. What more could you ask for? A week after surgery, Izzy is back up and causing mayhem around the Carson household. Click here for more from Dr. Ann & her staff, and tell 'em Bob Barker sent you.K107.1 Political Analyst Dr. Sean Foreman gave us a look at the incoming class of congressmen and congresswomen. Find Dr. Foreman's weekly radio show online directly from the campus of Barry University.How do you achieve your goals in the real world? Negotiation expert Stuart Diamond chatted about his new book, Getting More. Tips on setting goals and meeting goals are a part of Stuart's 12 strategies for success.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Anyone else have the feeling that this whole 2011 thing is already getting old? C'mon, bring on 2012 and the end of the world already!Our first Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday of the year brought us Dinner for Schmucks on DVD, along with Machete, Case 39, and The Last Excorcism. Musical drops are sparse, but you can pick up new stuff from The Flaming Lips, Class Actress, or Schiller if you so choose.Author of 21 bestselling books, John Lescroart joined us to talk about what will hopefully be his 22nd, Damage. What happens when the system lets the wrong man go free? Follow the trail of intrigue at John's website or pick up the book now in stores.Kevin Miller from the Windhover stopped in to chat live entertainment in downtown Fond du Lac. Find a full calendar of events and buy tickets online.So what's The Soulmate Secret? Love expert Arielle Ford gave us a rundown about how to manifest love using the law of attraction. Conquer your roadblocks and find the person of your dreams in the new year! (insert warm fuzzy feeling)Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Jon is out of the studio, so Joey T sits in with Mary as we get this 2011 rolling...
- Lynn Roethke from Club Olympia in Fond du Lac helped us get motivated on the little things with our resolutions to get fit. Check out free classes all week!
- New York Times Best Selling Author Tami Hoag discussed her new thriller, "Deeper Than the Dead" and gave us the dish on Anne and Vince's new case.
-Speaking of New Year's Resolutions, Jason Cardiff gave us the low down on Cigirex and the Smoke-Off Challenge for 2011.
-Spike popped in for the final regular-season Duffy's Post Game Wrap Up as we reviewed the Packers 10-3 victory over the Chicago Bears to gain the sixth and final spot in the playoffs. The Packers meet up with the Eagles in Philadelphia this weekend and you'll hear it on K107.1! Pre-game begins at 1:00pm with kick-off at 3:30.
K107.1's Super Week kicks off today with your chance to win stylish t-shirts, delish Johnsonville brats, and cool Packer swag every morning! It all leads to Super Bowl XLV and the Packers vs. the Steelers this Sunday on K107.1, coverage starts at noon.
