John Ward called play-by-play for the Vol Radio Network for over 30 years. He won numerous awards and accolades over his tenure. He passed away, Wednesday night, June 20th. Current Titans broadcaster Mike Keith remembers working with John Ward and shares some special memories about John.

Can you believe The Simpsons show has been on for 30 years? Writer Mike Reiss has been with the series since the very first episode. He’s written a new book,  Springfield Confidential.  I was honored to be able to interview Mike about his book and the show. He touches on why he thinks the show has been going for so long, behind the scenes secrets and why he loves his job.   Here’s my interview with Mike.

Cookeville Mayor, Ricky Shelton stopped in on the morning show to update the whereabouts of the black bear who has been seen in several areas of Cookeville and even in Overton County. Here’s what Mayor Shelton told us………..

Susan Lucci is famous for her role as Erica Cane on “All My Children” from 1970 to 2011, and she now stars on “Devious Maids” on Lifetime. She’s promoting her new QVC activewear line, the Susan Lucci Collection, which launched on April 13th. I discuss all of this with this beautiful star.   Here’s the interview.

Are your pets ready for flea & tick season? It’s upon us. Our pets can get Lyme Disease just like we can. They need to be on a yearly prevention. What are some of the ways you can help your pet avoid these parasites?  Veterinarian, Dr. Dan Markwalder is the founding partner of Companion Animal Hospital in Chicago. He lets us know what signs to look out for.

You remember Happy Days and the Mom everyone loved, “Mrs. C”.  She was played by the lovely Marion Ross. She talks to me about her new memoir, My Days: Happy and Otherwise. Here’s the interview if you missed it.

Thursday, March 29th, Upperman High School will give their last performance with this cast in the musical Oklahoma! There are five seniors in this show. Theater director, Renee Craig, came in on the morning show along with the seniors: Erin Dunn, Miranda Davis, Emma Ledbetter, Mateo Davis & Katie Davis. You can hear the interview below. If you want to attend the show, it’s only $5 per person.

Jordan McCants grew up in Monterey, TN and always loved music. He’s been living and working in Nashville for about 7 years as a singer. He stopped by our studios this morning to sing one of his new songs. Hear that and his story!

Good news! They are bringing Nashville artist, Adam Cunningham, back for The Voice finale!  He will perform with other season finalists Bebe Rexha and Keisha Renee.  Adam also has an Upper Cumberland connection. His wife Courtney Qualls Cunningham is from Rickman. I had a chance to talk to Adam by phone thanks to local gal, Courtney setting it up for us.

Sunday, November 5, 2017, marks the end of Daylight Saving Time as we “fall back”. Be sure to move your clocks back an hour when you go to bed Saturday night. The actual change on Nov. 5^th will occur at 2 a.m. What will you do with the extra hour ? Sleep?  Here’s a fun montage to help you celebrate.