Thursday 3/31 Live Blog

Opening Day, duh. Here's to another winning season for your Milwaukee Brewers, Jon's Detroit Tigers, and Mary's um....oh, did we mention Mary doesn't like baseball? She hasn't been the same since Rusty Staub left the Expos.

Weekend Buzz got us out to some non-baseball activities as April makes her debut. Click over to the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for a full list of area events and good times.

National Autism Awareness Month kicks off tomorrow, and we got an early jump on the festivities with author John Elder Robison. Be Different chonicles John's life as a "free-range aspergian" and offers advice for families and teachers.

If you weren't one of the lucky winners of Brewers home opener tickets this morning, you still have a chance to see the Crew in April and May! Our Brew Crew Blowout presented by Cool River Sports Grill continues through Memorial Day.

Holiday Mazda's March Mania wraps up this Monday with the NCAA Championship Game. Stop out to Holiday Mazda for one last chance to zoom-zoom yourself into a brand new 37" HDTV, among over $2000 in prizes.

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Wednesday 3/30 Live Blog

Looks like our Wednesday has just gone from Hump Day to Hunk Day! Welcome.

Today is also National Doctors Day, so our pal Dr. Jeff Junig hung out with us for the first hour of the show, talking social rejection. Yikes. The doc also took your phone calls and can even chat with you in person at Fond du Lac Psychiatry on Main Street, downtown.

The 30th Black Maria Film & Video Festival makes a stop at UW-Fond du Lac's Prairie Theater on April 6. Dean John Short joined us with a look at this year's tour and how you can be a part of the fun.

The Brew Crew open the 2011 season tomorrow at Cincinnati and we got pumped up with help from Colonel Mike Prell and John Fitz, the guys behind the smash hit, Blue & Yellow. Get a full dose of Brewers fever with the song, available for FREE download online, and get a discount on your Brewer gear by entering promo code K107 at checkout!

Molly Morgan shared The Skinny Rules, the 101 secrets every skinny girl knows. As we took notes (especially Jon, how weird), Molly clued us in to the secrets you need at the grocery store, at the gym, and in the sack.

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Tuesday 3/29 Live Blog

Another day without the Mary portion of Jon & Mary in the Morning. At least she's finally sent us some pictures from her vacation. So hot it almost makes you want to gouge out your eyeballs.

A Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday found us some fun on DVD, including Black Swan, Fair Game, and the animated Tangled. Britney Spears' new album Femme Fatale leads the musical releases, which also include drops from Snoop Dogg, Sum 41, Los Lonely Boys, and Wiz Khalifa.

Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder shared tips from her new book, The Beauty Detox Solution. Find out how to eat your way to radiant skin, renewed energy, and get the body you've always wanted.

K107.1 relationship expert Bob Buchicchio helped us with marriage communication skills. What are the two most important skills needed for any relationship to work? Get Bob's book and more tips online.

Numerologist Tania Gabrielle had a bit of insight on what role the digits played in recent events in Japan and Libya. Sign up for Tania's FREE newsletter at her website.

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Monday 3/28 Live Blog

BREAKING NEWS: U.S. officials say they've noticed higher radiation readings in Las Vegas, a direct result of the nuclear fallout in Japan. As you can see, local residents are already feeling the effects and visible mutations are beginning to occur. Stay tuned...

Branson on the Road hits the Weill Center in Sheboygan this weekend, and we had your chance to win tickets. Branson co-host Debbie Horton from the gave us all the details for the TWO big shows this Friday. Click here for more details.

As Dancing with the Stars cranks up a new season, dancer Chelsie Hightower joined us to talk Kirstie Alley, judges, and her partner Romeo. The fun continues tonight on ABC. Check your local listings.

Getting us ready for National Stress Awareness Month in April, Martin Boroson gave us tips on getting de-stressed with One-Moment Meditation. Spare a minute, save your life.

Terri Fleming stopped by the studio to talk National Library Week, now underway. Head over to your local library or click here to check out some local events.

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Friday 3/25 Live Blog

Tough loss for the Badgers last night makes Marquette the last Final Four hope for Wisconsinites. Ain't nothin' but those wimpy Tar Heels standing in the way tonight. It's madness, I tells ya. Madness.

Speaking of which, the manic Gary Busey joined us this morning to talk head injuries and his breakout season on Celebrity Apprentice. Unfortunately, Gary managed to stay mostly sane for the entire interview. Such a drag.

The shocking and untold story of Joseph Stalin's ethnic cleansing during WWII is the topic of Ruta Sepetys' debut novel, Between Shades of Gray. Ruta told us how she crafted the tale, as seen through the eyes of a 15-year-old Lithuanian girl.

NY Times bestselling author Regina Leeds chatted bundles of joy and her new book, One Year to an Organized Life with Baby. A week-by-week guide to getting ready for baby and keeping your family organized is now in stores.

Finally something for the guys as Maxim Magazine's Patrick Carone joined us with a spring style survival guide. Pick up the latest fashion trends, grooming gadgets, hair essentials...and brace yourself for the flood of women at your door.

Into the weekend with a look at what's new in theaters. Angry teen girls make their mark in Sucker Punch, and nerds rule in Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. As always, a full list of local movies and showtimes is online at k107.com.

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Thursday 3/24 Live Blog

The madness continues tonight with Sweet 16 action involving your Wisconsin Badgers. Bucky looks to advance against...Butler?!? Five trained college athletes against a single butler? We'll see if life lessons and souffles are enough to beat that zone defense.

Weekend Buzz got us out into the cold for March's last stand. Click over to the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for a full list of fun fun fun.

Dr. Miguel Nicolelis chatted with us about his groundbreaking new research into connecting brains with machines. Beyond Boundaries takes a look at cures for disease, new ways of treating paralysis, and the future of medicine.

K107.1 relationship expert Bob Buchicchio helped us with marriage communication skills. What are the two most important skills needed for any relationship to work? Get Bob's book and more tips online.

Planning to die soon? Hit the road first! Patricia Schultz is the author of 1000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. Patricia got us out to every hot spot from Miami to Saskatchewan.

Holiday Mazda's March Mania is making you a winner of over $2000 in prizes through the end of the NCAA Tournament. Drop your name in the box at Holiday Mazda, we'll match you up with a team, and if they go all the way...you win a 37" Vizio HDTV. Nice.

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Wednesday 3/23 Live Blog

Nice little ice storm to welcome in the first week of spring. As you can see, Jon & Mary barely made it in to work this morning. A winter weather advisory continues through our afternoon, click over to k107.com for a full list of closings, cancellations, and delays presented by Air-Tech Heating.

Elizabeth Berkley is best known as Jessie Spano on Saved by the Bell, and is now the author of a self-esteem handbook for girls called Ask Elizabeth. Elizabeth joined us with real answers for everything you secretly wanted to know about love, friends, your body, and life in general.

Is it possible to find real happiness? Sharon Salzberg says, "yes indeed" as she chatted about her book, Real Happiness. Unlock the secrets to meditation and gain momentum in your daily life.

Directly from ABC News and Good Morning America, Dan Abrams told us why women are better than men at almost everything. Dan's new book, Man Down, makes a pretty convincing argument and is now available in stores.

Find success by being wrong? Alina Tugend explained the unexpected benefits of our errors as told in her latest work, Better by Mistake.

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Tuesday 3/22 Live Blog

80. The final frontier...

Besides our Shatty birthday celebration, we took a look at what's new in movies and music on another Nick-n-Willy's new release Tuesday. DVD selections include Dan Aykroyd as Yogi Bear, Johnny Depp as The Tourist, and Reese Witherspoon asking How Do You Know. A big haul of musical drops gets you new stuff from Chris Brown, Duran Duran, Green Day, Josh Kelley, Adam Lambert, Panic! at the Disco, Pet Shop Boys, and The Strokes.

Taste of Home presents their brand-new Comfort Food Diet Cookbook. Catherine Cassidy joined us to talk 416 recipes and 357 color photos, including everything from diet meat loaf to diet pot pie.

Break free from old patterns and chart a new life that reflects your true values! Easy, right? Best-selling author Geneen Roth helped us find that new path as detailed in her new book, Lost and Found: Unexpected Revelations About Food and Money.

Life and style expert Laura Dellutri shared tips and secrets for a cleaner, healthier home. Your spring checklist begins with Filtrete air filtration products from 3M.

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Monday 3/21 Live Blog

Spring has sprung as we enjoy our first full day of the new season. On that note, is it too early for Jon to be inspired about his Halloween costume for this year? It's only 7 months away, right?

Glee on Ice?!? The dream becomes a reality this weekend with the Fond du Lac Figure Skating Club at the Blueline Family Ice Center. Check out the fun on Saturday at 1:30 and 6:30 or Sunday at 1:30.

Actor Cameron Mathison is best known for his work as the hunky Ryan Lavery on All My Children and guest stars on a soap-themed episode of Castle tonight on ABC. Cameron chatted with us about the show, his career, and being so so hunky.

Another visit with Susan Anderson made it another Medium Monday. Susan took your phone calls and used her psychic abilities to see into your future. Get one-on-one readings and more with Susan online.

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Friday 3/18 Live Blog

Struggling with the Guinness sweats this morning. Cold, clammy hands. Blurred vision. Random jaw pain. Brilliant!

Baseball great Pete Rose chatted with us about the release of the new DVD, 4192: The Crowning of the Hit King. Charlie Hustle shared a few stories from a great career (but a really bad haircut).

Registered dietician Colleen Thompson talked with us about eating right and her new book, Fueling the Teen Machine. Find out what it takes to make good choices for yourself every day.

K107.1 relationship expert Bob Buchicchio helped us with marriage communication skills. What are the two most important skills needed for any relationship to work? Get Bob's book and more tips online.

We're off to the movies this weekend with a few new releases that may or may not tickle your fancy. Bradley Cooper is feeling Limitless, Matthew McConaughey plays Matlock in The Lincoln Lawyer, and Simon Pegg encounters Paul. Get a full list of local offerings and showtimes at k107.com.

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♣St. Patrick's Day 3/17 Live Blog♣

The double rainbow of ♣St. Patrick's Day♣ and a full day of NCAA March Madness has finally arrived. Grab your brackets, grab your shillelagh, and we'll meet you for a pint just as soon as we can sneak out of here.

If you're keepin' the ♣Irish♣ spirit alive for a few days, click over to the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for a full list of Weekend Buzz activities.

Career intuitive Sue Frederick took your phone calls and used her unique abilities to tell you exactly what you should be doing with your life. Maybe you were destined to be a professional ♣leprechaun♣? Get more with Sue and set up a personal reading online.

Holiday Mazda's March Mania kicks into high gear today with your chance to win a Vizio HDTV among over $2000 in prizes! 'Tis a ♣pot 'o gold♣! Head over to Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac to get signed up.

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Wednesday 3/16 Live Blog

Ok, so now you know what fuels Jon & Mary for breakfast every morning. Tasty and sensitive.

Men's Health associate editor Clint Carter got us rolling this morning with a look at the all-new Eat This, Not That! Announces "The No-Diet Diet". A meal-by-meal weight loss plan that actually works? Nice.

UW-Fond du Lac presents an evening of Celtic music this weekend at the Prairie Theater. Music professor Pat Eby joined us with the festive details. The fun starts Saturday at 7:30.

Janice Cole brought two of our favorites to one big new cookbook, Chicken and Egg. A memoir of homesteading with 125 recipes is now in stores.

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Tuesday 3/15 Live Blog

Welcome to the Hall.

The magic of a Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday was upon us once again as The Fighter, Hereafter, and The Switch hit DVD. Musical newbies include albums from Miranda Cosgrove, Lady Gaga, New York Dolls, and another bluegrass offering from Steve Martin.

The Oshkosh Public Museum's new exhibit, Signs of the Times, opens this weekend. Megan Del Debbio from the OPM joined us to talk local history as told through street signs, advertising, and more.

Robin Schroeder stopped in with the final details on this year's St. Baldrick's Day celebration. How can you help? Click here for details on events in your neighborhood.

So how did God really create the universe? Dr. Fred Alan Wolf had a few answers for us from his new book, Time Loops and Space Twists. Turns out there might be something to this whole "let there be light" thing after all.

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Monday 3/14 Live Blog

Keeping our focus on the regular fun & games is a little difficult this morning in light of the recent events in Japan. Click here for an interactive look at before and after satellite images. Devastation that is truly humbling.

So how will dorks, dweebs, techies, and trekkies save America? Are they our last hope? Dr. David Anderegg had the details from his new book, Nerds.

Actress Judy Norton joined us to talk about her days playing Mary Ellen on The Waltons. Judy has a millions projects going these days, catch up with her online and say good night.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Katherine Ellison chatted about her latest work, Buzz: A Year of Paying Attention. A fascinating look at kids and adults struggling with ADD and ADHD.

Broadway is coming to Fond du Lac as ultra-talented brothers Will & Anthony bring their show to the Fond du Lac PAC this Friday. Will (or was it Anthony?) talked with us about the show, where all proceeds benefit The Salvation Army. Tickets are now available at Wegner Office Supply.

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Friday 3/11 Live Blog

Can someone please get Time magazine on the phone and tell them to cancel this year's search for Person of the Year? We found him already. 82 tattoos and all of them Julia Roberts' face? Done.

Mark Di Vincenzo joined us with a fascinating book that also qualifies as the longest title ever reviewed by Jon & Mary in the Morning: Your Pinkie is More Powerful Than Your Thumb and 333 Other Surprising Facts That Will Make You Wealthier, Healthier and Smarter Than Everyone Else. Got it?

Fashion guru Amy Goodman dished out her best style secrets as featured in her new book, Wear This, Toss That! Good advice on everything old and new in your closet or dresser.

Cathy Drew stopped in to talk about the St. Baldrick's Foundation and the annual fundraising events coming to our area. Click here for more details.

A look at new movies wrapped up our week. Aliens take on Aaron Eckhart in Battle: Los Angeles, the aliens are animated in Mars Needs Moms, and the big, bad wolf eats some aliens in Red Riding Hood. Get those local listings and showtimes online at k107.com.

Thursday 3/10 Live Blog

Hey...that's my move!

Weekend Buzz took us on our weekly tour of the South Valley's hot spots. Check out Rooms of Blooms at The Paine and a full list of other fun activites on the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.

Dr. Lance Dodes is a professor of psychiatry at Harvard and the author of Breaking Addiction. How can you tell if you or someone close to you has an addiction? What's the best method to break the addictive cycle? Dr. Dodes gave us his 7-step solution. The book is now in stores.

A real life Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Bob and Dayna Baer are married CIA operatives who've chronicled their amazing story in The Company We Keep. Dayna was with us to tell some harrowing tales from the underground.

Holiday Mazda March Mania cranks up starting next week with your chance to win a ton of prizes, including Brewers tickets, oil changes, Noah's Ark tickets, and a 37" HDTV! Keep it here for all the details, or stop in to see the gang at Holiday Mazda on Rolling Meadows drive in Fond du Lac.

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Wednesday 3/9 Live Blog

Of all the things going on in the world these days, now we have to worry about the slow death of our beloved Cap'n Crunch?!? Say it ain't so, sweet Jesus.

Hannah Keeley is the author of Total Mom Makeover, and joined us with tips to simplify your morning routine. Get your family up and out by making just a few teeny-tiny changes.

So how will dorks, dweebs, techies, and trekkies save America? Are they our last hope? Dr. David Anderegg had the details from his new book, Nerds.

K107.1 Debt Diva Clarky Davis made her monthly visit with "10 ways to become fabulously frugal." Get more tips from Clarky online.

Kevin Miller gave us the lowdown on what's big this month at the Windhover Center for the Arts in downtown Fond du Lac. A monthly calendar and ticket info can be found at the Windy website.

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Fat Tuesday 3/8 Live Blog

Fat Tuesday 2011 has arrived -- a day to eat the fat, feel the fat, be the fat. Enjoy.

A Nick-n-Willy's new release Tuesday finds Johnny Knoxville and the gang in Jackass 3D, Harrison Ford in Morning Glory, and Russell Crowe in The Next Three Days on DVD. Musical drops include new Avril Lavigne, R.E.M., Charley Pride, Sara Evans, and Billy Joel's Live at Shea Stadium.

Before you pack the bong and head out for spring break, take heed of the tips provided us by travel expert Amber Madison. Stay safe and plan ahead to make it a fun vacation.

Marian University's Student Senate presents Plain White T's rocking the Sadoff Gymnasium on Thursday, April 14. We had all the details, including tickets going on sale starting March 28. Click over to MarianTickets.com for more.

The Jekyll & Hyde side of pregnancy is explored in the new book, A Double Life: Exploring Motherhood. Author Lisa Catherine Harper joined us to talk what happens when a woman is pregnant and why.

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Monday 3/7 Live Blog

Finally saw the Oscar nominated Winter's Bone over the weekend. It was good, but Oscar nominated? And the bone (spoiler alert) doesn't even win in the end?! What a joke.

Jon & Mary's personal trainer Lynn Roethke from Club Olympia stopped in with ways to re-ignite your motivation and get set for swimsuit season.

NY Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein chatted about the follow up to her smash hit Hell Gate. Silent Mercy takes us on the hunt for a brutal killer on the streets of Manhattan.

P.M.H. Atwater is a leading authority in near-death studies and joined us to talk about her new book, Near-Death Experiences, The Rest of the Story. Learn what "the light" teaches us about living and dying and our true purpose here on Earth.

The UW-Fond du Lac Theater Department presents Sweet Storm beginning this Wednesday at the Prairie Theater. Director Richard Gustin and some cast members gave us a preview of this romantic comedy.

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Special Donald Trump HAIR Post

The Donald meets The Wind...kind of mezmerizing, no?

Friday 3/4 Live Blog

It's official: Mary is ready for the weekend.

Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas joined us to talk about his new book, Fallin' Up. Get the book online and follow Taboo on Twitter @TabBep.

The ...For Dummies series celebrates 20 years in print this year, and VP of the Dummies Marc Jeffrey Mikulich gave us a look at their history and future. Find more resources and a list of all the Dummies titles at their website.

We've teamed up with Holiday Mazda for March Mania and your chance to win big time prizes! Keep it here for more info as the madness starts to crank up later this month.

Matt Miller brought his Hops & Props to the studio, talking brewskis and airplanes at the annual event tomorrow night at the EAA Airventure Museum. A few tickets are still available online or at the door.

We wrapped up another week with a look at new movies in theaters. The great Johnny Depp goes green in Rango, Matt Damon is bourne again in The Adjustment Bureau, Vanessa Hudgens gets Beastly, and Topher Grace channels Eddie Money in Take Me Home Tonight. A full list of local selections and showtimes can be found online at k107.com.

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Thursday 3/3 Live Blog

Oh no, Biebs. Nononononono, Biebs. Never give them what they want. We realize you're excited to say your hair sold for over $40,000, but it's never a good idea to submit to the demands of fame. Sure, you want to show off your new manicure and your new girlfriend is sitting next to you and Carls Jr. just screwed up your order...but that's no excuse. Be a role model, Biebs. Be OUR role model. We need you, buddy.

Weekend Buzz got us off the couch with mucho activities for the first few days of March. Click over to the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for details.

Hollywood superproducer Peter Guber has brought us such films as Rain Man, The Color Purple, Batman, and Flashdance. He joined us to talk about a legendary career and his new book, Tell to Win. Learn to connect, persuade, and triumph with the hidden power of story.

Kolf Arena on the campus of UW-Oshkosh will be packed tomorrow evening with the PULSE concert event. Live music from Skillet, Superchick, and Flame starting at 7. Chris McDonald invited our listeners to join the fun and find more online at OshkoshPULSE.com.

Jodie Watson is the host of TLC's Real Simple, Real Life, and she chatted about how to survive the recession if you have a home-based business. Avoid Jodie's top 5 mistakes and you'll not only survive, but thrive.

Sombrero's is giving one lucky office per month a chance to get a visit from their Traveling Taco Bar! Heime from Sombrero's gave us the inside scoop on how to win, which involves listening to little ol' Jon & Mary in the Morning the second Thursday of the month for a tasty trivia question.

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Wednesday 3/2 Live Blog

After an extended weekend in sunny South Carolina, Jon is back in studio next to Mary getting caught up on what he missed. What's that, you say? Charlie Sheen is from Mars and moonlights as a warlock? Charlie Sheen won Best Actor and Best Actress at the Academy Awards?! Charlie Sheen was dressed as a grassy knoll in Dallas the day Kennedy was assassinated?!? Wow.

Terri Flemming stopped in with a look at March events at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The biggest highlight so far? Charlie Sheen and his goddesses read to the kids each Thursday afternoon. Nice.

Style maven Jenn Falik joined us with the latest and greatest beauty and fashion finds for spring. Get more with Jenn and her favs online.

K107.1 petspert, Dr. Ann Sosalla brought her pal Jake to talk upcoming obedience classes at Companion Animal Care. Click here for more details.

Our K107.1 political analyst Dr. Sean Foreman gave us his take on the national budget crisis. A government shutdown? Hmmm...sounds like a case for Charlie Sheen and his Mercury Surfboard.

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Tuesday 3/1 Live Blog

Jon Carson has flown the coop and Joey T is in the big chair this morning. Jon Carson petitioned with a text message that a picture of Mila Kunis at the Academy Awards on Sunday night be posted to the blog. Much obliged JC, much obliged.

With Nick Thomas also out of the studio, Joey ends his day early and will finally get to take part in the K107.1 Night at the Movies at the Fond du Lac Theatre and Forest Mall Cinema tonight! It's two-for-one admission on everything in the house, so plan ahead at K107.com.

-Nick n' Willy's brings us another New Release Tuesday with new albums from Avril Lavign, Aaron Louis, and the Dropkick Murphys along with DVDs of Love and Other Drugs, 127 Hours and Fast.

-Megan Faure joined us to discuss her book, "The Baby Sense Secret" and how to communicate with our newborns.

-Did you know that you can care for your skin from the inside-out? Dermatologist Dr. Jody Lavine gave us the details on how to nurture our skin with the foods we eat. Visit DialNurtiSkin.com for more info.

-It's officially tax season and time for you to get a jump on your 2010 return. Debbie Lillard has just what you need to keep yourself organized and free of paper piles. Get more tips to keep yourself organized at http://www.spacetospare.com/.