R.I.P. to the great J.D. Salinger, author of A Catcher in the Rye. He passed at his home yesterday at the age of 91 and is best known for the aforementioned work about a young man who grows up eating only pastrami sandwiches before finally breaking into the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers.
Congrats to our final two winners in a pair of January promotions that wrapped up today. Thanks to Dillingers Irish Pub and Liberty Tax Service for all those hot tax returns and cold drinks...or is that cold tax returns and hot drinks? Author Catey Hill gave us a look at her new girl's guide to spending less and saving more, Shoo, Jimmy Choo! Identify the top 10 things women waste their money on and give your finances an extreme makeover. Click here for the book and more about Catey.Tony Meade popped in with reviews on a couple of new movies in theaters today. Mel Gibson is out for revenge in Edge of Darkness and Kristen Bell hooks up with Josh Duhamel in When In Rome. Get a full listing and showtimes presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center at k107.com.
.....and now, the State of the Jon & Mary Union: never better, homeslice!Weekend Buzz took us around the South Valley for January's last stand. Check out family fun at The Paine, Chocolate Fantasy at MPTC, and more with the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com.Jon & Mary have been trying out the new techniqzzzzzzzzzzzz...huh?..wha? The new techniques presented by Dr. Colleen Carney in her latest work, Quiet Your Mind & Get to Sleep. These things really work! Pick up the book to find the practical, step-by-step methods used by sleep therapists nationwide.We helped another listener 'Take it to the Tax Man' with a free tax preparation from Liberty Tax Service. Give the squeeze to Uncle Sam with the professionals at Liberty Tax Service, with locations in Oshkosh and Fond du Lac.
Another chilly Wisconsin morn. You'd think that we could at least get a little relief indoors...but when you look at this picture of the K107.1 studios from the outside, it becomes clear that that just ain't happenin'.The 14th Annual Chocolate Fantasy comes to MPTC in Fond du Lac this weekend. Join the fun from 11:30-3pm and listen all this week for your chance to win tickets (just watch out for the undertow in that chocolate river, strong enough to pull down famous fattie Augustus Gloop).Greg Critser joined us with the alarming news that we'll soon be surrounded by old people. His latest book, Eternity Soup: Inside the Quest to End Aging, looks at the trends in the "antiaging movement." Over 1 million U.S. residents over the age of 100 by 2050?!? Are there enough episodes of Matlock to keep everyone happy?Dr. Jeff Junig gave us tips on how to fight fair. Speak up, make sincere apologies, and avoid grabbing the crossbow to bring the best resolution to your domestic disputes. Find Dr. Junig practicing in downtown Fond du Lac and online.
It's a Two Heidi Tuesday!!!!!! Ms. Klum unveiled her new wax pal at Madame Toussauds in New York City yesterday. Nice...like a big curvy crayon.Our 30 Days of Dillinger's Giveaways continued this morning, making another winner of a $20 gift card to check out the all-new Dillinger's Irish Pub in downtown Fond du Lac. Click here for all the tasty details.A Blockbuster New Release Tuesday finds Michael Jackson's This Is It on DVD today (oh, and we checked...it really is it). You'll also find sweaty girls on roller skates in Whip It, a dull blade in Saw 6, and a cloned Bruce Willis in Surrogates. Musically, pick up new drops from Lady Antebellum, Jason Castro, Neil Sedaka and Barry Manilow.Expert stylist James Corbett joined us to discuss his "Top Ten in 2010" beauty tips to look good and feel great inside & out this year. James' advice is to take care of the Big 3: skin, hair, body. For more tips and to download the full list, visit James online at www.jamescorbett.net.
After a week's vacation, Jon & Mary return more determined than ever to provide the Greatest Radio Show in the History of the World (cue laugh track). Jon spent the last 7 days snuggled up against the equator, while Mary made her annual trek to the International Bronson Pinchot Fan Club Gala in Hot Springs, Arkansas. [Ed. note: Our ability to upload photos to this blog is temporarily disabled. Please rest assured we'll be posting cheeky photos of Jon on the beach and Mary giving Balki a noogie as soon as we possibly can.]Get your sweat glands groovin' with Angel and Maranda from Snap Fitness. The ladies stopped in to show us how easy it is to keep those resolutions going through 2010. Stop by Snap locations on Fond du Lac's east or west side for details.Author Chad Lewis returned to the show with a look at his latest work, The Wisconsin Road Guide to Gangster Hot Spots. Get the inside scoop and fun facts on John Dillinger, Al Capone, and Junior Soprano. Chad speaks at the Horicon Public Library tomorrow night at 6:30.K107.1 Psychic Medium Susan Anderson made her monthly visit with a few friends from beyond the grave. Click here to find Susan and her daughter Christine for private readings and more in their online store.
We exist..therefore we spin. Doing our teensy-tiny part to help the cause, the Jon & Mary in the Morning studio has been transformed into a wonderland of stationary bikes. With assistance from Dave Haase at Attitude Sports, we're spinning our little arses off to raise funds for the 6th annual Ride for Rosita. Do your part to help by participating in Super Spin Saturday on January 23 at Theisen Middle School in Fond du Lac (and please enjoy the extra panting on today's show).Amidst all the sweating and heavy breathing, Tony Meade stopped in with a look at this week's new releases. Denzel abuses his library card in The Book of Eli, Jackie Chan flexes his vocabulary in The Spy Next Door, and Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lovely Bones hits wide release. Click on movie listings presented by Fox Valley Wellness Center at k107.com for showtimes.
After much soul searching, the staff at Jon & Mary in the Morning have officially decided to throw our support behind Conan (the "Ginger Genius") O'Brien. While we respect Jay Leno's ability to craft a mediocre 44-minute monologue each and every night, there's just something about Conan that seems more authentic. Best of luck, CoCo. We'll be watching Dave if you need us.If you'd like to make a donation towards rescue and rebuilding efforts in Haiti, an organization called Network for Good has compiled a list of legitimate charities. Click here for details.A dose of Weekend Buzz gave us a glimpse at what's big around South Valley over the next few days. Choose your own adventure with help from the Zen Body Salon Community Calendar at k107.com.Looking forward to the first annual Fond du Lac Brewfest coming next month. The man with the beer plan, Jay Humfeld, joined us with the fun and fizzy facts. Tickets just $25 for a limited time with K107.1's Half Price Deals.Author Kate Braestrup chatted about her latest bestseller, Marriage, and Other Acts of Charity. A fresh look at love, marriage, faith, and family...all of our favorites! Find the talented Ms. B and her book online.
R.I.P. to the great J.D. Salinger, author of A Catcher in the Rye. He passed at his home yesterday at the age of 91 and is best known for the aforementioned work about a young man who grows up eating only pastrami sandwiches before finally breaking into the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers.
