Columbus Day 10/11 Live Blog

As we silly Americans celebrate Christopher Columbus landing in the Bahamas (and thinking he was in East Asia), our friends to the north are gathering 'round the bacon and celebrating Thanksgiving. We raise our Molsons to you, oh Canada!

The sad news was delivered in our Duffy's Sports Pub Packer Postgame Report. Can the Pack bounce back this week from yesterday's tough OT loss? We'll all find out together this Sunday with coverage from Lambeau starting at 10, with kickoff vs. the Dolphins at noon on K107.1.

Joe Lilly is our money partner, your money partner, and principal of MyMoneyPartner.com. We chatted about the ins and outs of starting a small business, and how a little bit of experience can go a long way in creating a company. Get financial advice on marketing, advertising, and more with Joe online.

Friday 10/8 Live Blog

Happy new moon, all you crazy Libras! Get your freak on!

Joey T was back in the studio filling in for the vacationing Mary, and Spike also dropped in with our weekly Johnsonville Packer Preview. The Pack head to D.C. to face the Redskins this weekend. Catch the pregame at 10, kickoff at noon this Sunday on K107.1.

The 3rd annual Dig for the Cure volleyball match takes place on Saturday, October 16 at Fond du Lac High School. Varsity coach Julie Riese is a breast cancer survivor and joined us to talk about how you can help her team raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.

HGTV designer and home interior expert Martin Amado told us what homeowners need to know about getting their home ready for fall inside and out. Find more fall fix-ups and money saving tips at Martin's website.

Another Friday means another load of new movies in theaters, including the inspiring Secretariat, the romantic Life as We Know It, and the creepy My Soul to Take. As always, local movie listings and showtimes are a click away at k107.com.

Thursday 10/7 Live Blog

Mary is off to warmer climates for her 5-day weekend, meaning Joey T joins us working slobs this morning. Always a pleasure to have Joey T and his smooth skin in the studio (which reminds us, did Mary remember to pack her sunscreen? she really can't afford to go without).

Weekend Buzz got us off the couch and into some fun on a dandy South Valley weekend. Halloween activities abound (see those here), as do various Oktoberfests around the state. Click over to k107.com for all the details on your Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar.

NY Times bestselling author Michael Connelly is back with another new thriller, The Reversal. Michael chatted with us about the latest adventures of Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Mickey Haller. Check out Michael's website for more news and to watch a video book trailer.

Who are The Last Speakers? Author and linguist K. David Harrison joined us to detail his expeditions to meet with those last speakers and his quest to save the world's most endangered languages. A fascinating read presented by our pals at National Geographic.

Everyone matters to someone. The question is, do we remember to tell them? Linda Jew, creator of You Matter to Me Day (which is today!), says this is a day to acknowledge all the people who matter to us, not just those to whom we say, "I love you." Awwww...

Wednesday 10/6 Live Blog

Is that Jessica Simpson getting ready to blast away aboard an aircraft carrier, or has Klinger joined the Navy?

We had more Bucks tickets for their showdown against the mighty Charlotte Bobcats this Saturday night at the Resch Center. Listen all week for more chances to win.

Krystina Castella was our tour guide into A World of Cake. Explore the sweet traditions from cultures near and far in Krystina's new cookbook, in stores now.

Another visit from our K107.1 petspert, Dr. Ann Sosalla, and a discussion about the importance of routine physical exams and bloodwork to screen for treatable diseases in your pet. See Dr. Ann and staff at Companion Animal Care on Fond du Lac Avenue in Fond du Lac.

Dr. Sean Foreman made his monthly visit and had a look at the political landscape leading up to election day November 2. What are the local races worth watching? National races? What impact will the Tea Party have on voters? Dr. Foreman hosts his own radio show on Wednesdays at noon from the campus of Barry University.

Get the zzzzzzzzzz's you've been craving with seven sleeping solutions for tired tots and their parents. Kimberley Clayton-Blaine joined us to talk bedtime and why a good night's sleep is important for kids and adults. Her book, The Go-To Mom's Parents' Guide to Emotion Coaching Young Children, has those details and much more.

Tuesday 10/5 Live Blog

Welcome back to World Teachers Day! Nice.

Nick-n-Willy's brought us another new release Tuesday, where The Karate Kid, Splice, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and All in the Family: The Seventh Season are hanging out on DVD. Selections in the CD aisle include new stuff from Idol reject David Archuleta, KT Tunstall, Bruno Mars, Faith Evans, and Toby Keith.

So how do you deal with that first bad report card of the school year? Education expert Dr. Rick Bavaria gave us the warning signs and tips for parents in helping their child make the grade.

Celebrated dog trainer (including to the Presidential pooch, Bo) Dawn Sylvia-Stasiewicz joined us to discuss The Love That Dog Training Program. A simple 5-week program will keep your furry pal calm, cool, and chillaxed. Get the book and more details at Dawn's website.

We hit the road and took to the skies with travel expert and host of Rudy Maxa's World on PBS, Rudy Maxa. What are the best value getaways for fall? Better yet, where can you go to avoid the crowds? Catch more from Rudy online and check your local PBS listings to keep tabs on his travels.

Speaking of travel, a very exciting opportunity has just popped up courtesy of Collette Vacations and K107.1. Get the Alaska Discovery Land & Cruise trip at a special rate for a limited time. An info session will be held this evening at the Fond du Lac Holiday Inn beginning at 5:30.

Monday 10/4 Live Blog

Jon Carson is out of the studio this morning, but rest assured that he's enjoying himself. He's out there playing catch with Tiger at the Ryder Cup.

- We welcomed Lynn Roethke from Club Olympia into the studio this morning to discuss getting back to our "glory days" of fitness.

- Spike gave us our Duffy's Packer Post Game Wrap Up on the ugly 28-26 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. We'll have game five this Sunday on K107.1 as the Packers head to the nation's capital to take on the Redskins. Pre-game coverage begins at 10:00am with kickoff at Noon.

- The Milwaukee Bucks open up pre-season this week and they're heading to the Resch Center on Saturday to take on Charlotte. Get up close and personal with Andrew Bogut, Brandon Jennings and the rest of the NBA Playoff contenders. We've got your tickets all week.

- National President of the American Massage Therapy Association Kathleen Miller-Read told us how massage therapy can benefit battles with Breast Cancer.

- Maxim Magazine Senior Editor Patrick Carone dropped knowledge on how men can be the fashionista of their block by running down the latest trends in clothing, accessories and general style.

Friday 10/1 Live Blog

Happy October One! (note to self: wake up Green Day)

Our Johnsonville Packer Preview was especially exciting as Jon's Detroit Lions are visiting Lambeau this weekend. Do the kitties stand a chance? Catch the pregame at 10, kickoff at noon this Sunday on K107.1.

The legendary Pat Boone stopped by to talk about his new album, Near. Love songs and an old school sound from our man Pat. Get the latest Boone News online, and pick up the album now in stores.

Fitness expert Tosca Reno told us the story of how she went from fat to fit, and how you can do it too! Her latest book, Your Best Body Now, details how to look and feel fabulous at any age using the eat-clean method.

Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center for the Arts gave us a look at what's happening at the Windhover during the month of October. Howie Schneider, Paul Rosenfeldt, and more. Click here for those details or to purchase tickets.

We rode off into the weekend with an armload of new movies in theaters today. Check out the Oscar buzz surrounding The Social Network, the thrilling Renee Zellweger in Case 39, or a little horror in Let Me In (directed by the dude who brought us Cloverfield). Local movie listings and showtimes are always online at k107.com.