Lake 98.1 Morning Show Archive

December 2011

2012-01-08T07:56:00.001-06:00

12/31/11-It's New year's Eve. I've got lasagna, mudslides and two goofy dogs to keep me company. I'm watching the Dick Clark countdown and can't believe the number one performance they've had in 40 years has been turned in by Jennifer Lopez.12/30/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:It's almost New Year's eve and that of course means people will be getting their drink on. What's the

November 2011

2011-12-24T05:03:00.000-06:00

11/30/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:File this one under people unclear of the concept: A man is suing the Playboy Mansion because he had to pay $1,000 dollars while women got in free. Torte reform, anyone?This year, the gifts mentioned in the 12 days of Christmas would cost you $101,119.Sue from St. Nicholas Hospital told us about the annual "Visit with St. Nicholas" on December

October 2011

2011-12-24T05:01:00.001-06:00

10/31/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:Police in Russia pulled over a man who led them on a lengthy, high speed car chase. In addition to being heavily intoxicated, the man was also naked. It is not know if he answered to the name of "Peggy."Do you know where the dirtiest place in your house is? If you said the toilet bowl, congratulations. Here are some other places that need your

September 2011

2011-12-24T05:00:00.001-06:00

9/30/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:If you really wa, nt to get your buzz on this weekend, here's a list of beers that pack some real punch. (Slideshow Warning!)Ever wonder why some people finally retire? 92 year-old Andy Rooney probably does. After thirty years on TV, the icon's last commentary on 60 Minutes is Sunday night.Chef Jo, hn from the Courthouse Pub in Manitowoc joined

August 2011

2011-12-24T04:59:00.000-06:00

8/31/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:In an era where most of us struggle to afford air travel, American Airlines is offering first class international passengers some pretty nice perks including P.J.s, slippers and special blankets. The airline calls it a way to serve their "premium" customers. "Premium" is marketing code for you are going to pay a lot more for something that you

July 2011

2011-12-24T04:58:00.000-06:00

29/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:A New York City Police Officer is in trouble after police officials discovered that, he wrote 36 fake tickets, some to dead people. The officer was padding his hours with overtime hours that he didn't work and claiming that he was writing tickets during that time.Fans of the HB, O Series "Entourage" will be happy to know that the much

June 2011

2011-12-24T04:57:00.000-06:00

6/30/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:Lexington, KY is the most sedentary city in the United States according to Mens Health Magazine. Other lazy cities include Indianapolis and Jackson, Mississippi., Your winner of "The Voice": Javier Colon.Brent from Menard's joined us for a few minutes and told us about some great outdoor deals Menard, 's has going on. See them all here.WEB BONUS

May 2011

2011-12-24T04:55:00.001-06:00

5/31/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:A couple of ice cream vendors in Pennsylvania are being told to cool it by police or risk losing their permits. Ice cream turf wars. Could this be the newest nighttime show on Food Network?You might want to rethink stopping and picking up your morning coffee at a coffee shop or convenience store. If you saved all the money you spent at the

April 2011

2011-12-24T04:53:00.001-06:00

4/29/11-Here's what we talked about this morning:I don't ask you for much, but I am going to ask you for something. If there is any way you can find it in your heart or in your budget to donate a couple of bucks to help the victims of the devastating tornadoes in Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, please contact the local Red Cross. As many of you know, my wife, Princess is from Alabama.

March, 2011

2011-05-01T06:54:00.002-05:00

3/31/11-Here's what we talked about this morning: A couple of really weird criminals this morning. One guy tried to steal a bag of seafood from a grocery store, so he stuffed it in his pants. That leads to a new expression "is that a shrimp in your pants or are you just happy to see me?" Then, a guy in Florida threw a cheeseburger at another car. He told the cops later that the other

February, 2011

2011-05-01T06:51:00.001-05:00

2/28/11-Here's what we talked about this morning: If you watch instructional, celebrity cooking shows on TV, you assume the chefs know what they are doing. Not so fast my friend. The Oscars last night held no surprises. Here are your winners. A man in Kansas got a surprise when he got home with his chicken and found a bag of money instead of his order. Apparently, a KFC employee took the

January, 2011

2011-05-01T06:45:00.003-05:00

1/31/11-Here's what we talked about this morning: The big storm of 2011 is on its' way. Depending on where it tracks will depend on how much snow we get. Lake 98.1 will keep you updated on whatever weather related closings occur both on the air and here at WLKN.com. Throwing a party for the big game? Here are some important tips. It was a big night for America's favorite elderly citizen

12/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:24:00.001-06:00

12/31/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: Here is a list of people who won't be joining us in 2011. Here is the rundown on what bowl games will be on this weekend. Of course, we all know Wisconsin meets TCU in the Rose Bowl is tomorrow at 3:30pm and the Packers host Chicago Sunday at 3:15. Also, my wife Princess wants to remind you that Alabama plays Michigan State in the Capitol

11/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:23:00.000-06:00

11/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: Students at the University of Maryland have formed the nations first collegiate competitive eating team. I think any Big Ten School (save Northwestern) could easily be ranked first in this. Barbara Walters has named her most fascinating people for 2010. The list includes the cast of "Jersey Shore", Sarah Palin, Betty White and Kate

10/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:22:00.002-06:00

10/31/10-Thanks to all the people who came out to the boo bash at Memorial Mall yesterday. If you missed it, check out some great pictures. 10/29/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: If you want to relive your childhood, you have two days to do it. General Mills has put Franken Berry, Count Chocula and Boo Berry on store shelves through Sunday. A McDonald's manager in Brazil was

09/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:22:00.001-06:00

9/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: Sad news from Las Vegas this morning as actor Tony Curtis has passed away at 85., He's probably best known for the movies "Some Like It Hot" with Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe and "The Defiant Ones" with Sidney Portier. My favorite Tony Curtis movie was "The Great Race." I get som, e of the dumbest fake e-mails ever. This must think I

08/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:21:00.000-06:00

8/31/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: If you are a customer of Time Warner Cable, you will be happy to know that they and Disney have resolved their issues and have signed a new deal. Had the two parties not agreed to a new agreement, Time Warner customers would have,temporarily lost the Disney channels as well as ESPN. With college football cranking up Thursday night, this

07/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:20:00.002-06:00

7/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: A new study says that 43% of peopl, e who lose their jobs fall out of touch with close friends due to the sense of shame that unemployment brings upon them. Here's some free advice from someone who has been there a couple of times (I work in broadcasting, remember?) First, don't depend on people from your former place of employment to be

2011-01-17T11:20:00.001-06:00

6/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: While I enjoy Vodka and I enjoy smoked salmon, I think combining the two would be strange. Someone did. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, longtime CNN host Larry King is stepping down from his CNN show later in the fall. He announced it on his show last night. Dr. Jeff Corrigan is a family practice specialist who has served

05/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:19:00.001-06:00

5/28/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: If you were under the impression that TNT would pick up new episodes of Law & Order, you apparently got bad data. TNT says "Not interested." Things are so bad in Greece, the Prime Minister had his phone cut off for not paying the bill. Actually, the Greek phone company made a mistake and accidentally cut off his phone. I hope they don't

04/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:18:00.000-06:00

4/30/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: Americans are more loyal to their brand of soda pop than they are their employer. The Arizona Ice Tea Company got so many boycott threats from pro-Hispanic groups, they finally had to issue a press release reminding them that they are a New York company and have nothing to do with Arizona except for their name. Oops. A survey of favorite

03/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:17:00.000-06:00

3/31/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: Scientists at the University of Wisconsin Madison have developed a new string cheese that t, astes like bubblegum. It comes in sour apple and blue raspb, erry. Shannen Doherty is asked to leave the "Dancing With The Stars" Island. Buzz Aldrin, you are on the clock. If you or someone you know has arthritis, St. Nicholas Hospital has a wide

02/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:16:00.000-06:00

2/26/10 Here's what we talked about this morning: A popular Italian Chef has been dropped from a cooking show because he shared with the audience a recipe for cat. That's right, cat. I cannot imagine that happening on the food network. The Olympics are winding down in Vancouver. Yesterday, the USA women took the silver in hockey and the USA won medals in Nordic Combined. Today, the USA

1/10 Archive

2011-01-17T11:14:00.000-06:00

1/29/10-Here's what we talked about this morning: A Scottish motorist was fined $97 for "not having control of his vehicle." What did he do? He blew his nose while stuck in traffic. Imagine the fine if he had been , picking it. Our friends at PETA have once again gone out on the wild side. If it were up to them, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog who will tell you if there will be six weeks

12/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:06:00.000-05:00

11/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:05:00.001-05:00

10/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:04:00.000-05:00

09/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:03:00.000-05:00

08/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:02:00.000-05:00

07/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:01:00.000-05:00

06/09 Archive

2010-07-05T08:00:00.000-05:00

6/30/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: An autopsy yesterday concluded that TV pitchman Billy Mays died of a heart attack. Advertising experts mourn his passing by calling him a "next door neighbor Burt Reynolds." Getting help in the ER isn't always easy. Here are some tips to get it quickly (besides of course screaming at some poor nurse.) Don't look now, but your local post

05/09 Archive

2010-07-05T07:57:00.000-05:00

5/29/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: This weekend, Susan Boyle will be performing her final number on "Britain's Got Talent." For those of you that don't have a live hookup to British TV, we suggest YouTube orthe official BGT website. A load of Barack Obama bobbleheads, created for a minor league baseball team, have been detained by U.S. Customs officials. No word why they've

04/09 Archive

2010-02-12T06:48:00.000-06:00

4/30/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: Someone swiped a red carpet from a film festival in Salem, Oregon. The odds that it's being used as a welcome mat in a mobile home park are pretty good. America's pork producers would appreciate it if you didn't refer to it as "Swine Flu." Matt Giraud, thanks for playing, but you're gone!4/29/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: It's a

03/09 Archive

2010-02-12T06:46:00.000-06:00

3/31/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: Every year fans of the NBC show "Friday Night Lights" worry about their favorite show getting canceled. Well, no more.NBC announced that the show is sticking around until at least 2011. Two grannies are doing their part to take a bite out of crime. One is being sued after shooting her alleged mugger. The other, an 84 year-old Japanese woman

WLKN Morning Show Archive 2/09

2010-02-10T07:24:00.000-06:00

2/27/09-Here's what we talked about this morning: A British teen was fired from her job after she called it "boring" on her Facebook page. Someday people will learn that employers actually monitor those. It's a good thing my daughter's employers don't monitor her text messages. The President and his families have settled on a dog for the White House. Perhaps thanks to the involvement of

WLKN Morning Show Archive 1/09

2010-02-10T07:23:00.000-06:00

1/31/09-I am pleased to announce I baked my first carrot cake (from scratch!) today and it came out great! I love carrot cake and now I can enjoy it anytime I want. Here's the recipe I used. I know that baking a carrot cake might not be a big deal to yo, u, but no one in my family bakes, so I am learning. And I did it without a box! I also made some awesome blue cheese/bacon mashed

WLKN Morning Show Archive 12/08

2009-09-07T08:16:00.000-05:00

12/31/08-Here's what we talked about this morning: Can't get enough of 2008? You get an extra second tonight because the Earth wobbles. New Year's Eve has a lot of great traditions: Parties, celebrations, fireworks and Dick Clark on TV. Here's homage to some of the people who left us in 2008.12/30/08-Here's what we talked about this mor, ning: The oldest man in America has passed away.

WLKN Morning Show Archive 11/08

2009-09-07T08:14:00.000-05:00

11/28/08-I'm pleased to announce the 2008 Thanksgiving dinner came off without a hitch. We made everything at our house, brought it to my mom and dad's and had a fine meal. One of the things you can do with th leftovers is mix them together and make a casserole. I took stuffing, turkey, green bean casserole and gravy, mixed them together and made a terrific after Thanksgiving meal.

WLKN Morning Show Archive 10/08

2009-09-07T08:13:00.000-05:00

10/31/08-Happy Halloween! Here's what we , talked about this morning: An 82 year-old Kentucky man stands accused of trading OxyContin to two young women <, A href="http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2008/10/30/Man_82_accused_of_trading_drugs_for_sex/UPI-28381225383928/" target=_blank>in return for sexual favors. Any young woman having sex with an 82 year-old man MUST be doing it as a favor.

WLKN Morning Show Archive 09/08

2009-09-07T08:12:00.000-05:00

9/30/08-Here's what we talked about this morning: It's the last day of September and I am wearing the first sweater of the season. How bad is the economy? Hugh Hefner may be on the verge of bankrupcy. Your family wants to go out to eat, but you want them to eat healthy. Where are the healthiest places to eat? Right here. Thank goodness for me Olive Garden and Denny's made the list. Food

WLKN Morning Show Archive 08/08

2009-09-07T08:08:00.000-05:00

8/29/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:, Don't pay a ticket, lose you house seems to be the trend among city governments these days. Milwaukee officials , won't back off the foreclosure of the house of a disabled man who didn't pay a fifty dollar parking ticket and a city council in Florida says they will take your house if you don't pay a red light camera ticket. You just know

WLKN Morning Show Archive 07/08

2009-09-07T08:07:00.000-05:00

7/31/08-Here's what we talked about this morning: You have to feel bad for former "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon. First, the guy is in danger of losing his house as he is over $600,000 behind on his mortgage payments. Now he's being sued for $250,000 in legal fees. It's sad that a guy who spent his life entertaining people is now in danger of losing everything he's ever worked for. And

WLKN Morning Show Archive 6/08

2009-06-07T12:54:00.001-05:00

6/30/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:In Madison, the planning commission there is considering a ban on fast food drive-ins as a way to lower carbon emissions. I've got to think even Al Gore would be upset with that. I mean, just look at him. Don't you think he enjoys going through the drive in?A new trend among teens: Snappy nicknames for adults. Teenage boys who visit my house

WLKN Morning Show Archive 5/08

2009-06-07T12:10:00.000-05:00

5/31/08-Here's a programming note for Monday. Chris Helminiak and I are switching shifts so that I can attend my daughter's high school graduation Sunday in Southern Indiana. Thanks Chris! 5/30/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:Sad news from Hollywood this morning. Actor/Comedian Harvey Korman has died at the age of 81. Perhaps best known for being part of the "Carol Burnett Show",

WLKN Morning Show Archive 4/08

2009-06-07T12:09:00.000-05:00

4/30/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:Our Kwik Trip world tour continues today between 11-1 at Kwik Trip on Hamilton St. in Manitowoc. Thanks to Gail and her staff at the Kwik Trip on Washington St. for the hospitality yesterday. Especially Don who acted as my personal assistant. Another star was sent home last night on "Dancing with the Stars." Shannon Elizabeth, who broke down in

WLKN Morning Show Archive 3/08

2009-06-07T12:07:00.000-05:00

3/31/08-Here's what we talked about this morning:For many baseball fans (including Brewers fans) today is the opening day of baseball season. Yes, I know three games have already been played (two in Japan for crying out loud!) but it really sin't opening day until your team plays. The Brewers get underway in Chicago against the Cubs. Kathie Lee Gifford is coming back to daytime TV as one of the

WLKN Morning Show Archive 2/08

2009-06-07T12:06:00.000-05:00

2/29/08-Here's what we talked about this morning: Today is leap day, , February 29. It happens once every four years. Here's an interesting commentary on how leap years might have originated. A would be robber was foiled in his attempt to hold up two men when it was discovered his weapon of choice was a cologne bottle. One of the would be victims had martial arts training and kicked the

WLKN Morning Show Archive 1/08

2009-06-07T12:05:00.000-05:00

1/31/08-Here's what we talked about this morning: Our weird criminal this morning comes from Oregon. Police were in pursuit of a man wanted on several charges when police dogs found him hiding in a hot tub. That's what I call being in the soup. There is a new style of jeans that you have to wait six months to wash. Teenagers across the country rejoice while their parents, who are constantly

WLKN Morning Show Archive 12/07

2009-06-07T12:03:00.000-05:00

12/28/07-Here's what we talked about this morning: A California man wasn't too happy when his daughter opened her Christmas present.It was supposed to be a Hannah Montana CD, but it turned out the mislabeled CD was a gangsta rapper who used graphic language.No doubt, Santa will be served a subpoena before the new year. If you are a philatelist, you are no doubt excited about the U.S.

WLKN Morning Show Blog Archive 11/07

2009-06-02T10:01:00.000-05:00

11/30/07-Here's what we talked about this morning: Showing an admirable sense of humor, John Fogerty cracks up an audiencewhen he changes the lyrics to his own song. It's a sad thing when sports fans vandalize animals.Clemson fans painted a local resident's dog orange.Now he looks like Scooby Doo.A man walked in a convenience store in Oklahoma, grabbed a 30 pack of beer and saluted the clerk