The K107.1 107 Days of Summer presented by Holiday Mazda officially kicked into high gear this morning with your chance to win Noah's Ark tickets! Where else can you legally wear a 14" gold crucifix and black speedo among frolicking 8-year-olds? The hairy magic continues all summer...NY Times bestselling author Kathleen McGowan joined us with a look at her new novel, The Poet Prince. The latest chapter in Kathleen's popular Magdalene Line series, follow Maureen Paschal as she uncovers evidence of a hidden gospel written by Jesus himself. The mystery and intrigue is now in stores.Another Waterfest Wednesday got you tickets to see the Gin Blossoms tomorrow night at the Leach. Don't forget the tasty fun after the show at Rhapsodies Gourmet Frozen Custard on South Park in Oshkosh.Super-charged sisters Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford stopped in with a healthy and fun way to infuse some energy into the start of your day. Their new book, Super-Charged Smoothies, incorporates all-natural ingredients that will give you a morning boost without the nasty coffee breath.
A reminder that, as summer approaches, please stay downwind from the K107.1 studios, especially between the hours of 6 & 10am. We like to enjoy the balmy temps outside and so we often open the windows and doors, which has the unfortunate effect of poisoning a few of our immediate neighbors. Consider this your friendly warning.Nick-n-Willy's brought us another New Release Tuesday as Leonardo DiCaprio hits the beach in Shutter Island and John Travolta shaves his head in From Paris With Love on DVD. Musically, pick up new drops from Christina Aguilera, Hanson(!?), Saving Abel, Lil' Jon, Jewel, and the Twilight: Eclipse soundtrack.Consultant and master motivator Nick Boothman joined us to talk about his new book, How to Convince Them in 90 Seconds or Less. Turn first impressions into profitable, lasting relationships and know your message is getting through using Nick's simple techniques.It's relationship repair in a flash with Dr. Nancy Dreyfus. Nancy shared her expertise on how to get those good feelings flowing again in her book, Talk to Me Like I'm Someone You Love. It's one thing to apologize, to listen, to understand, it's another to do these things the right way.K107.1 Numerologist Tania Gabrielle was our final guest, breaking down the numbers as they apply to the BP oil spill, Al & Tipper Gore's marital woes, and the possibility of a Sandra Bullock-Jesse James reconciliation. Tania looks at your numbers as well. Book a private reading and sign up for her FREE newsletter online.
Celebrating the first Monday of June in grand fashion...lots of sunshine, lots of squirrels frolicking on the sidewalk, lots of winning with our 107 Days of Summer, lots of overall June-ness.K107.1 Fitness Guru Lynn Roethke from Club Olympia stopped in to talk calories, specifically calories "in" vs. calories "out." The single most simple secret to losing weight? Make sure the "out" calorie number is higher than the "in" number. Almost too easy, no?Clarky Davis returned to the show with tips on saving energy this summer. Our K107.1 Debt Diva had simple ways to save money just by turning off a few light switches, hand washing a few dishes, or sealing up a few drafty windows. Get more wallet-busting techniques at Clarky's website.Oshkosh Irish Fest comes to the Leach Amphitheater grounds this weekend. Click here for all the green details, and listen all this week for your chance to win tickets!
Dennis Hopper, Gary Coleman, and now Rue McClanahan?!? Does that fill our quota for awhile or are we still keeping an eye on Tommy Smothers?The AMA Superbike Doubleheader comes to Road America in Elkhart Lake this weekend. We made winners for the Sunday action, part of a summer full of winning from one of the midwest's premier road courses and your 107 days of summer station!Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center for the Arts stopped in with a full calendar of events for the month of June. Click here for those details and to order tickets.Oprah's organization guru Peter Walsh joined us with advice on how to "de-clutter" for the summer. Peter says it all starts with creating a vision for your home and working from those mental blueprints. Just don't let them get buried under all that brain clutter...We headed into the weekend talking movies and a slew of new releases hitting theaters today. Jonah Hill escorts Russell Brand in Get Him to the Greek, Ashton Kutcher chases Katherine Heigl in Killers, Owen Wilson voices Marmaduke, and Adrian Brody plays crazy doctor in Splice. As always, a full list of movies and area showtimes is online at k107.com.
With the spirit of a still-alive (we think?) Bob Barker nodding in approval, Derby pulled through his neutering operation with flying colors. As you can see in the photo, Jon and his wife have much to be proud of as their little guy poses with his formerly attached friends. Thanks again to Dr. Ann Sosalla and staff at Companion Animal Care for their expertise and kindness.The first weekend of June and a healthy dose of Weekend Buzz to tell us what's big in the area. The new Sherlock Holmes exhibit is now open at the Oshkosh Public Museum, the NFDLPD hosts a bicycle rodeo on Saturday, and the Fond du Lac YMCA hosts an open house and ribbon cutting, among other hightlights. Click here for a full list on the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.Author and historian Michael Trinklein told us the true stories of what might have been in his new book, Lost States. A third Dakota? Texlahoma? Albania our 51st state? The odd and captivating tales of an alternate U.S. history.The Go-Between: A Novel of the Kennedy Years brings the Mad Men era to life in a fictionalized account of JFK's mistress. Frederick Turner joined us to talk about his book, his sources, and the mixing of fact with fantasy.Brian Carter talked seafood and what's new on the take out menu at Fond du Lac Seafood. Call 517-TUNA to get your weekend orders filled.
We've been talking about it for the last week, and finally the day has arrived for little Derby to say "adios" to his little friends. Jon and his wife would like to extend their thanks to everyone for their best wishes as their dog prepares to get snipped later this morning by Dr. Ann Sosalla and staff at Companion Animal Care. A steady hand is all we ask, Dr. Ann. Check back tomorrow morning for an update on the procedure, and please keep Derby (and his nuts) in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.The first female Iron Chef, Cat Cora, joined us with a look at her new cookbook, Classic with a Twist. Get a fresh take on your favorite dishes with Cat's 3rd cookbook, now in stores.Looking for a morning energy boost? Sisters Mary Barber and Sara Whiteford gave us just the thing with their new book, Smoothies & Super Smoothies. Find dozens of sweet ways to blend some energy into your day without the unnecessary caffeine and sugar.Psychiatric nurse Phyddy Tacchi was our final guest of the morning, chatting about the increasing role of family caregivers. What are the emotional and physical responsibilites of caregivers? Why is it important that we care for the caregivers? Phyddy has authored a booklet, Caregivers: Facing the Challenge Together, that is available with more tips at her blog.Our first Waterfest Wednesday of 2010 caused major excitement as we welcomed our new sponsor, Rhapsodies Gourmet Frozen Custard. Listen for your chance to win Waterfest tickets all summer, and don't forget those tasty frozen treats before and after the show!
A new month, a Tuesday that feels like a Monday, and a BIG birthday salute to Andy Griffith as he celebrates 84 years today. After all the celebrity deathwatch over the weekend, doesn't it feel nice to shift our focus back to the (still) living?A Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday finds Johnny Depp's mad hat in Alice in Wonderland, Benicio Del Toro's five o'clock shadow in The Wolfman, and the complete fifth season of Rescue Me on DVD. Musically, check out the return of Clay Aiken, as well as new drops from Jack Johnson, Molly Hatchet, and The Dixie Chicks.Megan Del Debbio from the Oshkosh Public Museum stopped by to give us a sneak peak at the new Sherlock Holmes exhibit opening tomorrow. Work your way through the puzzle and solve the mystery of the clocktower. Fun for kids and families, the exhibit runs through August 22.K107.1 Debt Diva Clarky Davis returned with energy saving tips for summer. Save energy, save money, save sanity. Get more penny pinching details at Clarky's blog.Our longtime friend Mary Mullen was our final guest of the morning. Mary is getting the word out about the second annual Fond du Lac praise worship festival, God of This City 2010. The fun goes from noon until 10pm this Saturday at Buttermilk Park. For more information, call Scott at 920.904.1943.
The K107.1 107 Days of Summer presented by Holiday Mazda officially kicked into high gear this morning with your chance to win Noah's Ark tickets! Where else can you legally wear a 14" gold crucifix and black speedo among frolicking 8-year-olds? The hairy magic continues all summer...
