Bad news AC/DC fans, the boys have postponed their October 14 Milwaukee show due to lead singer Brian Johnson's "undisclosed" illness. On the other hand, they just announced today that November 10 is the release date for their limited edition box set Backtracks. It includes every AC/DC song ever and a working amp?!? Get it for the low low price of $199. (apologies that we used a pedestrian slash between the "AC" and the "DC"...the lightning bolt on our keyboard is not working...)Mercy Medical Center and Affinity Health System host a Community FREE Day today at The Paine Art Center and Gardens. Enjoy the Masterpieces of American Photography exhibit, the Family Discovery Gallery, and all The Paine has to offer for a simple non-perishable food donation.Would you believe spanking your child could give them a lower IQ? Dr. Jeff Junig gave us the facts that lead from a spank to a dunce cap. Find the doc in downtown Fond du Lac or online at fdlpsychiatry.com.Yvette Nicole Brown from NBC's Community joined us to talk about the new show and her sterling career to this point. Get more Yvette at her website and catch Community Thursday nights at 8:30 on NBC.Our final guest told us What French Women Know. Author Debra Ollivier grew up in the States, married a Frenchman, moved to France, and discovered a whole new world. Her book is now in stores.
Okay, so all day yesterday Jon made a really BIIIIIIIIIIG deal out of how his Detroit Lions finally won, and that "the road the Super Bowl starts with a single step...blah blah blah..." In all the excitement, there was nary a mention of the Lions HUUUUUUUUGE victory on our blog. For shame. It was such an event, even Tom Cruise was climbing the railing at Ford Field (that's him right in the center of the picture...he's in the D filming a movie or something).Maranda from Snap Fitness stopped by to make our final two winners for Snap's Anniversa-FREE celebration. Congrats to Abbey and Tim, who each scored a 3-month membership.Our Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds Monsters vs. Aliens on DVD today, along with a few other forgettable selections. Mariah Carey's new album also hits stores and is available a full digital download for only $5.99 at Amazon.Former head speechwriter for President Bush Matt Latimer joined us to talk juicy details in his new book, Speech-Less. Get the scoop on how a Jessica Simpson controversy caused a daylong discussion within the Oval Office and what exactly was the "Barbara Bush Rule"? K107.1 Beauty Expert Jackie Silver gave us tips on fighting the gray! We assumed she meant hair, but it's possible she just isn't a fan of dingy socks. More "aging backwards" tips are available at Jackie's website.
The National Weather Service has issued a Comb Over Advisory for our listening area in effect until 7pm. Wind gusts reaching 45mph will make this a tough day for even the heartiest of head swirls. Be advised to seek shelter IMMEDIATELY should conditions worsen and keep it on K107.1 for hourly updates.Spike stopped by to recap Green Bay's 36-17 win over the Rams. Catch the Johnsonville Packer Postgame Report following every game this season and get set for a visit to Favreville a week from tonight as the Pack invades Minnesota on K107.1.Psychic medium Susan Anderson joined us for another Medium Monday. Always a delight, Susan took your calls and used her gifts to see what the future holds. If you weren't able to get through, or would like to set up a one-on-one session, visit Susan online.
The final Friday of September. How depressing is that? The only good thing about it (at least here at K107.1) is the fact that it also happens to be "Hawaiian Shirt Day." 'Ae Nani!Finally a cookbook for the less fancy among us! Chef Nick Sandler chatted about his latest cookbook, Branded: 85 Recipes for the World's Favorite Food Brands. Have a jar of Skippy, a bottle of Heinz, a box of Cornflakes? He's got a recipe for it!We strapped on our cups for the Johnsonville Packer Preview, getting set for the Pack's visit to St. Louis this Sunday. Catch all the action, pre- to post-game starting at 10am on K107.1.Dr. Irene Levine joined us to discuss an often ignored part of our relationships, the best friend breakup. Her book goes into more detail on how & why breakups happen, and how to get over getting dumped by a pal. Best Friends Forever is now in stores.Pal 'o ours Tony Meade stopped in to talk movies. Bruce Willis saves the world again in Surrogates (our pick of the week), Debbie Allen is back in the Fame remake, and Dennis Quaid fights off aliens in Pandorum. Click on k107.com for movie listings and showtimes.
If you missed the news, Dancing With The Stars returned to the airwaves earlier this week. We still can't really get into that show, although the new "clothing optional" rule certainly does make it more interesting.Our final Weekend Buzz for the month of September got us out to the final homestand for your Milwaukee Brewers, the annual Dragonboat Races in Oshkosh, Oktoberfest in Appleton, and soooooo much more. Click the K107.1 Community Calendar for details.Dr. Paul Myers from Children's Hospital - Fox Valley joined us to talk neonatal care in CHFV's innovative Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Find resources and more information at their website.What's the difference between a prank and a punk? It's all in the wrist...at least according to Jason, the Master of Yuk-Yuks at PrankPlace.com. Get all the essentials for spooking the kids on Halloween and grossing out Grandma on Thanksgiving in one convenient location.Don't forget Kilroy is back in da hauz this weekend!! Check out Oshkosh's favorite sons at the Reptile Palace on Saturday night.
Is there anything more satisfying than a lovely autumn morn? It sounds crazy, but Jon has completely changed his outlook on our current season...perhaps due to the fact that we just learned that Katy Perry is looking for a new "wardrobe adjuster dude" and his application made the final cut! Stay tuned.Dr. Feelgood joined us to talk H1N1 and the steps you need to take to help stem the spread. Like Elmo says, cough into your elbow!How did a broke, unemployed, single mom find the secret to a fulfilling life? NY Times bestselling author Peggy McColl tells us how she did it in her new book, The Won Thing. Peggy's 3-step plan to happiness is now in stores.The Secretary of Homeland Security under the Bush Administration, Tom Ridge stopped by to talk failures and successes in the war on terror. His new book, The Test of Our Times: America Under Siege and How We Can Be Safe Again, details his concerns with our overall preparedness moving forward.K107.1 Wedding Expert Sharon Naylor ran through the latest trends in special dances at your reception. Moving beyond the traditional daddy-daughter and bridal party dances, what else are new couples looking for? Sharon and her vast collection of books, videos, blogging, and more are online.Our final guest on a busy morning was Dr. Susan Albers, author of 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food. A bad day emotionally need not lead to a day of drowning your sorrows in calories, so sayeth the good doctor.
On the heels of yesterday's final full day of summer, the autumn onslaught begins today at exactly 4:18pm CDT. Still a few hours to get into your hammock, your kiddie pool, your birthday suit. Enjoy.Maranda from Snap Fitness stopped by to make our latest winner of a 3-month membership as part of Snap's Anniversa-FREE during the month of September. Go to k107.com and get signed up to be our next winner on Tuesday the 29th.The man who made us thin is back to make us sleep. Dr. Paul McKenna, author of I Can Make You Thin, has a new book now in stores called I Can Make You Sleep. The doc claims this book can help anyone from heavy to light sleepers. It even comes with a 25-minute CD to help in the sleepy-time process.In stores today is the new book from Steve Hodel, Most Evil: Avenger, Zodiac, and the Futher Serial Murders of Dr. George Hill Hodel. A former detective with the LAPD, Steve discovered it was his own father that was behind unsolved murders from Chicago to Los Angeles to the Philippines.And finally, today is another Blockbuster New Release Tuesday. Pick up Observe & Report or Ghosts of Girlfriends Past on DVD at your local Blockbuster, and while you're there, pre-order your copy of Transformers 2 and get 4 free rentals.
Bad news AC/DC fans, the boys have postponed their October 14 Milwaukee show due to lead singer Brian Johnson's "undisclosed" illness. On the other hand, they just announced today that November 10 is the release date for their limited edition box set Backtracks. It includes every AC/DC song ever and a working amp?!? Get it for the low low price of $199. (apologies that we used a pedestrian slash between the "AC" and the "DC"...the lightning bolt on our keyboard is not working...)
