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.