So wait...now that Trump is out, we're going to have to hope that THIS guy runs in order to have our first ever orange President?!? Ridiculous.A Nick-n-Willy's new release Tuesday found us with a stack of music and movies here in the studio. On the DVD side, Natalie Portman is The Other Woman, Jason Statham is The Mechanic, Anthony Hopkins performs The Rite, and Leighton Meester is The Roommate. Musical drops will get you new stuff from Ben Harper, Moby, Danger Mouse, Seether, and Warrant.Scientist and author Len Fisher joined us for a fun conversation about his new book, Crashes, Crises, and Calamities. Can you plan ahead and use science to predict the future? Identify the warning signs of an impending disaster with help from Len.Richard Douthwaite is co-editor of the new collection, Fleeing Vesuvius. Richard shared ideas for overcoming the risks of economic and environmental collapse. Whoa, heavy.The Children's Museum of Fond du Lac hosts their 7th annual Young at Heart gala this weekend. Tickets are still available for this fun fundraiser, Friday at South Hills.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
After the big fail trying to get our blog posted on Friday, we're back in the cybertent and sending our e-apologies to all those who had a less-than-perfect weekend because they couldn't spend quality time reading up on the further exploits of Jon & Mary in the Morning. Let's hope this little incident isn't what led to our lovely Miss Wisconsin to misbehave and resign her crown (and sash!).The humorous Fred Gefen joined us with a look at his new book, The 365 Funniest Golf Jokes. Fred teaches you how to speak with a Scottish accent, what to do if you find someone cheating worse than you are, and how to play the world's best courses for free!K107.1 is Snapping into Summer with the trainers at Snap Fitness. We've got your chance to win personal training sessions and a one-month membership over the next two weeks as we get you slimmed into bikini season.Amy from Rogan's Shoes presented another pair of featured kicks as part of If the Shoe Fits... Hit the links in style with men's and women's golf shoes from Nike, and stop in at Rogan's locations in Oshkosh or Fond du Lac for your chance to win a $75 gift card this week.What can our 16th president teach us about our current global situations? Historian Harold Holzer is the editor of Lincoln on War, a collection of Lincoln's writings on the Civil War that ring true even now. Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Winning birthday wishes to Emilio! Emeeeeelio! The big 4-9 for the normal brother in the family who now suffers from Sheenis Envy.Weekend Buzz got us up and out around the South Valley for a rainy weekend. Click over to the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for a full list of (indoor) activities.Style expert Lilliana Vazquez shared her top tips for looking our best this summer. Get the runway look without breaking the bank!David DeSteno helped us decode the surprising truths about the liar, cheat, sinner, and saint lurking inside all of us. His new book, Out of Character, details our hypocritical human nature.K107.1 life coach Mary T. Browne was back with more friendly advice on setting goals and reaching our full potential. Mary's book, The 5 Rules of Thought, will get you started on your spiritual journey.Delayed from yesterday, anthrozoologist John Bradshaw was able to join us with a look at his new book, Dog Sense. Use science and the new studies in dog behavior to make yourself a better friend to your pet.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Jon & Mary are back live this morning and th--oh Jessica, c'mon! No pants?!? On our first day back from vacation? Really?Maureen Hancock showed off her psychic talents, including the ability to communicate with the dearly departed (our biggest demographic). Read her amazing story in her new book, The Medium Next Door.Dogs are man's best friend, but are we theirs? Anthrozoologist John Bradshaw had a few answers from his latest work, Dog Sense. Use science and the new studies in dog behavior to make yourself a better friend to your pet.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Jon & Mary celebrate ¡Cuatro de Mayo! in style this morning with a muy grande pinata, a vat of queso dip, a parking lot full of burros...oh wait...the day is Cinco de Mayo?!? Hm. Ummm. Well, cancel the appearance by Ricardo Montalban, I suppose. What? He's dead? ¡Que lastima!Author Janny Scott has chronicled the life of Barack Obama's mother, Ann Dunham. Janey joined us with that fascinating story as detailed in her new book, A Singular Woman.What's the best way to change your life? Change your thoughts, says Peter Baksa. Peter chatted with us about his latest work, The Point of Power.K107.1 petspert Dr. Ann Sosalla made her monthly visit with tips for taking care of all our furry friends, great and small. See Dr. Ann and staff at Companion Animal Care on Fond du Lac Avenue in Fond du Lac.Dr. Sean Foreman provided some analysis on the future of the United States and the world now that Osama bin Laden has kicked the bucket. Dr. Foreman hosts his own radio show every Wednesday from the campus of Barry University in Miami.Don't forget mom this Sunday! We handed out another stunning potted orchid from Patrick and the gang at Botanicals Floral Studio. Stop in to their new location next to Festival Foods for all things Mother's Day.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Oh Rick. Rick, Rick, Rick. After the Royal Wedding and the death of Osama bin Laden, you just had to go out and celebrate, didn't you? We forgive you. Just don't let us find any videos showing you eating a burger while sprawled out shirtless on the bathroom floor.Nick-n-Willy's brought us another Tuesday full of new DVD releases, including Seth Rogan as The Green Hornet, Vince Vaughn with The Dilemma, and Penn & Teller: Bullsh*t! The Complete 8th Season. Leading the charge in the music bin is the new drop from the Beastie Boys, alongside new albums from Stevie Nicks, Aretha Franklin, J-Lo, Donny & Marie, and Richard Marx.Dr. Douglas Kenrick stopped in with a look at how evolution, cognition, and complexity are revolutionizing our view of human nature. His new book, Sex, Murder, and the Meaning of Life is now in stores.Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day, and we took a look at local events with Jeanie Hellman from the Fond du Lac Co. Health Department. Click over to CSIFdL.org for more details.Art Momentum '11 happens this Friday evening at UW-Fond du Lac. Art professor John Scotello stopped in with a few students and some fantastic pieces that will be on display. The event is free and runs from 5-9pm, call 920.929.1100 for info.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
Osama is dead. Unfortunately, every news outlet (including this lovely tweet from NBC News' Norah O'Donnell) at some point in the last 12 hours has also reported that Obama is dead. Consonant confusion, wethinks.K107.1's feel-good gal, Lynn Roethke joined us with our "exercise of the month." Get your stretch on with Lynn and the staff at Club Olympia in Fond du Lac.Editor-in-Chief of Woman's Day magazine, Elizabeth Mayhew stopped by with a list of Mother's Day Musts just in time for the big day this Sunday. Get mom a cool gift without breaking the piggy bank.Speaking of moms, Amy Hanten -- The Cooking Mom from Fox 11's Living with Amy, made her weekly visit with more tasty recipe ideas. Pick up Amy's new cookbook at Festival Foods.Our second Amy in a row, Amy from Rogan's Shoes stopped in with this week's featured kicks. Check out the Skecher Shape-up for men, or the New Balance 1870 Rock-n-Tone for women. See them now at Rogan's in Oshkosh or Fond du Lac and sign up to win a $75 gift card this Friday!The Second City returns to the South Valley as ASTOP hosts their annual fundraiser this weekend. The big show happens this Saturday at 7:30 at the Fond du Lac PAC. Call 920.926.5395 for info and tickets.We kicked off Mother's Week (so much bigger than just a day, dontcha know) with our first bloomin' orchid from Patrick at Botanicals Floral Studio. Find anything for any mom at Botanicals, now open at their new location next to Festival Foods.Follow Jon & Mary on Twitter! @carson1071.
So wait...now that Trump is out, we're going to have to hope that THIS guy runs in order to have our first ever orange President?!? Ridiculous.
