Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving



I love the holidays. It doesn't matter if it's Christmas or Mothers Day, I just love spending time with my family. Hanging out, catching up, watching football, and playing four square is what we do best. Out of all the things I have to be thankful for on this Thanksgiving, family is right on top. Things I'm also thankful for.

Football-specifically the Green Bay Packers
Wisconsin- I love the 4 seasons we get here and the people are generally friendly

Good food- I don't eat much but what I do is safe and yummy, plus going back to the Wisconsin comment, I love cheese.

K107.1 Listeners- If it weren't for you people I literally couldn't be doing what I'm doing. I hope you've enjoyed joining me on the 2nd Shift over the past few months and hope you continue to do so. I do really appreciate you tuning into me.

Friends - My friends are right below family. They are always there for me and I my move to Fondy wouldn't have been as easy as it was if it wasn't for them. I know you've been listening or following along so thanks to you.

Family- Once again, you all rock and I'll see you on the 4-Square Field (grandmas driveway) tomorrow.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Friday, November 18, 2011

Thank You Moms



I came across an article today about mothers, and how much time they spend on us (their kids). I know they spent a lot of time raising their children but I didn't think it was this long. How long? How about a third of their waking life! That's equal to about 1,135 days, proving that being a mom really is a 24/7 job. Here's a list of chores that moms do through out a lifetime.

Food shopping 4,155 hours 49 minutes
Cooking 3,603 hours 36 minutes
Tidying 2,620 hours 48 minutes
Washing 2,442 hours 57 minutes
Washing up 2,180 hours and 42 minutes
Ironing 1,787 hours 45 minutes
School run 1,740 hours 57 minutes
Helping with homework 1,544 24 minutes
Cleaning the bathroom 1,506 hours 57 minutes
Appointments 1,432 hours 4 minutes
Taking kids to after-school clubs 1,301 hours 2 minutes
Paying bills 1,240 hours 12 minutes

I'm not saying this to discourage people from having kids or trying to depress women who have kids. I bring this up because moms only get about two days a year that are "their day." Their birthdays and mothers day. Lets look at this...1,135 days life dedicated to their children, 2 days a year dedicated to them. That doesn't add up. So I'm dedicating this day to moms everywhere especially my mom. She's still doing chores for he kids and they don't even live at home anymore.

Thanks mom and moms everywhere for changing our diapers, to making us lunch, to taking us to school, to helping apply for colleges, to teaching us how to bake a potato (I still call my mom every time I make food that's not pizza.) Moms You're the best and it'd be impossible for us to be here without you.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

It's Official - I'm a World Record Holder!



In case you missed it, yesterday on "Mornings with Bart" I broke a recordsetter.com world record for wearing more hats at once with 53. You may have already heard, but late yesterday afternoon I received an email from recordsetter.com confirming my world record. Therefore I am now official the recordsetter.com world record holder of most hats worn at once. It's not like Guinness and I don't get a plaque or anything except a spot on the website and possibly a spot in next addition of the book as well as the satisfaction of doing something has never done before. Thanks to those who listened yesterday and followed the progress online on facebook. We'll see if we can't make this a more frequent occurrence, breaking world records.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Scot Frassetto World Record Holder (unofficial for now)



I case you missed it, today on "Mornings with Bart" I've done what has never been done before. I had 53 hat on my head, more than anyone else ever. I broke the previous mark by 2. I need to thank Bart, and MJ for helping me, I couldn't have done it with out them.

A couple of things about the record. First off, hats are heavy. My neck was actually a little sore after about 25 hats. They are also very difficult to balance but I did it. The other thing is, even though it's a really dumb accomplishment and I know that, I'm surprisingly proud of myself. It's a neat feeling being the best at something even if it is a worthless skill or act that I did. I figure that since I've always had a lot of hats and am almost always wearing one why not try and break a hat record.

I submitted the record to recordsetter.com this afternoon and should be hearing from them soon when they make things all official. I'll be sure to keep you posted. If you want to check out all of the videos of me trying you can at k107.com on the bottom of the homepage on our youtube link. Here is my triumphant moment.








Monday, November 14, 2011

Monday Packers Tuesday World Records



I'm very excited for the next few days. Today I get to cut out of work early to watch the Packers on Monday Night Football. Go Pack Go! Tomorrow I'm going to break a world record or two.


What better way to start off the work week? I even forgot that I had a short 2nd Shift Show today because of Packers coverage starting at 5pm. I was excited enough just because of the game tonight but I'll take a few hours off too. I have a feeling tonight is going to be a very exciting game. It's pretty much the Vikings' Super Bowl. I think it'll be much closer than the rest of the games this year. Hopefully the defense can stop Adrian Peterson and doesn't make Christian Ponder look like an MVP. Still, I think Green Bay comes out on top, 26-24 to remain undefeated.


Then on Tuesday, hopefully after a Packers victory, I'll be getting up early to join Bart on the morning show to break some world records. While I was filling in for Bart I interviewed the creators of "The Recordsetter Book of World Records" and I found a record that I think I can take. So, live tomorrow around 7:20am, I'm going to try to wear more hats at once than anyone else ever!!! The current record is 51 held by Scott Reynen from Denver. Lucky for me, if I fail this book of records allows you to create categories so no matter what way you slice it, I'm getting into the record book.

Friday, November 11, 2011

Happy Veterans Day




Most of my posts and most of my show is pretty light hearted. I don't like getting too deep on air or in my blog. I'm not a political talk-show host, I just try to keep it fun. Today is a little different since it's Veterans Day. I just want to sincerely thank everyone who has served or who is serving in the armed forces. You are much braver and stronger than me. I can't even think of how I'd deal with all that you sacrifice for people you don't know and for the most part, people who take what you do for granted 360 days a year. We celebrate you on Veterans Day, 9/11, the 4th of July and a few others but that's not enough, because you protect us 24/7 365.


I was lucky enough to travel to Washington DC last summer for the Honor Flight with my grandpa, who is a WWII Veteran. It was a great experience, seeing all of the vets from America's Greatest Generation's expressions when they were exploring the WWII Monument. The best part was the reception that was put on for them after we got back to the airport in Appleton. It was an honor to walk with them out of the airport with hundreds of people waving flags and holding signs saying thank you. It's something I'll never forget.


That's how it should be everyday for these people who gave up so much for us. Without them I couldn't be doing what I do and I don't and we don't thank them enough. So once again, thank you all for everything you do and have done to keep us safe and free. You are true heroes.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Life is Like Live TV, You Never Know What You're Going to Get

Live TV, you never know what's going to happen. Even though I'm live on the radio I've never had to deal with anything too out of the ordinary, much or less found out that a friend or co-work just won $2 million. Well, that's exactly what happened to this TV station in Vancouver, Canada. A TV station was broadcasting a lottery and the anchors got very excited when the winner was selected because it just so happened to be their co-worker. It ends up making for very interesting television.



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Chinese Senior Citizens Have a "Bad Romance"

TV from the East is different. No, not NY and Boston, Asia. I remember watching MXC which is the show that ACB's "Wipe Out" is based off of but with English speaking commentators voicing over the original show. I found this online today and it's not describable so I'll just let you enjoy it. It's from a Chinese TV show.

Also I'm glad to be back in the 2nd Shift after my short stint on "Morning's with Bart". Remember to turn in for Scot E Doesn't Know Trivia on Mon-Wed at 3:45p, the movie quote of the day at 4:30, and don't forget to vote for you Facebook Faceoff Song of the day at www.facebook.com/k107.1 Today we also talked about college majors and how their graduates are fairing in the job market. Here is a link to the list of majors and their grads unemployment rate and median salary.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Photo Bombing Horse and Done with the Morning Show

I'd like to thank all who listened to "Mornings with Bart" these past few days in which I filled in. I had a lot of fun and I hope you did too. Sadly it all comes to an end today (I get to sleep in again!!!) because Bart will be back tomorrow morning bright and early at 6am and I return to my normal spot in the 2nd Shift from 3p-9p.

I'd also like to thank my guest this past week and today. Today we had on Heather from Head to Tail Pet Supplies who will be celebrating their grand opening this weekend. We also had the authors from "Awkward Family Pet Photos" and "The Recordsetter Book of World Records." Both were a lot of fun and gave me some ideas. I don't see why Bart and I can't break a weird record so stay tuned for some crazy ideas in the next couple of weeks because I'm making it into that book! I also think I have a photo that might be able to make it into "Awkward family Pet Photos" too. That is if my mom doesn't kill me for using the photo.

Friday, November 4, 2011

Daylight Savings is Stupid


I think the title of this post explains it all. I don't like losing my hour of sleep. I don't like it getting dark at 4:30 in the afternoon. I don't like having to remember how and when I have to change my clocks, or in some cases even how to change my clocks. It's honestly been one of my least favorite days of the year since middle school. My idea, GET RID OF IT. It doesn't pay to have anymore. Here's a very fun and smart video I found about the costs of daylight savings time, not including how bad of a mood it puts me in.


Thursday, November 3, 2011

Angery Birds vs Pacman



Angry Birds has proven how addicting and popular it is. It's reached a record 500 million downloads in less than two years and has been on top of the charts since it was released in 2009. I don't have a new enough phone to have mobile games but I have played Angry Birds and it's perfect for a mobile game. It's challenging, appeals to many age groups, not too complex and most importantly, addicting. Being the average gamer that I am, I was wondering how other arcade type games would have done in their time if you could have download games rather than play them at arcades, Atari systems, or on a graphing calculator (best part of math class in high school = Space Invaders).


Angry Birds is similar to many Atari games that I've played. It's two dementail, the action goes in one direction, and they involve some thinking. So lets imagine that its 1980 something and you can download those type of games to a smart phone. Lets also pretend that the graphics are up to par with those of Angry Birds. The games that would've competed with Angry Birds for top download spot would be, Space Invaders, Pacman and Asteroid for sure. Heck they are still popular or at least were on the graphing calculators when I was in high school.


Angry Birds, congratulations on being the most downloaded game ever, but be happy you didn't have to go up against the likes of Blinky, Inky, and so on. They would've given you a run for your money.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

1st Day in the Morning




Today on "Mornings with Bart" hosted by Scot Frassetto from the 2nd Shift (confusing I know) we had on a few of the stars from UW-Fond du Lac's production of "My Soldiers" which opens tonight at 7:30. It was my first interview here at K107.1. We'll be giving tickets away for that show the next few days so be sure to listen to the morning show. Tomorrow I'll be chatting with Michelle Rector, Special Events Coordinator at the Paine Art Center, Andrea Welsch, Executive Director at the Children's Museum of Fond du Lac, as well as Lt. Gen. Pete Osman about the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Around 8:10 you'll get your chance at Gamblers tickets when we do the movie quote of the day and At 9am we'll play your Facebook Faceoff Song of the Day. Now I'm off to bed, that shift was earlier than I'm used to.








Tuesday, November 1, 2011

TOMORROW MORNINGS WITH SCOT


You may have been listening to Mornings with Bart today. I stopped by early to get a look at how the pro does the morning show. Why? Because from Wednesday to Thursday I'll be hosting the morning show while Bart soaks up the sun and hopefully a Packers victory in San Diego. What does this mean for you? I wouldn't worry too much because you'll still find your music on K107.1. The difference is I'll be doing the morning show from 6am-noon and then Nick Thomas comes in and will take you from noon to 6pm. I know we'll all miss Bart very much (now I have to wake up in the mornings) but we'll make do until he gets back. I hope to you see bright and early tomorrow on Mornings with Scot (doesn't have the same ring).