totally tasty tom turkey hunt

Time to Spend Time with Family!!

Who Knew – National Play Monopoly Day – A day celebrating one of the world’s most famous board games. It’s about playing the game and appreciating its role in bringing people together and offering a fun way to learn valuable life skills.

Who Knew fact checks: Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins — up to 40 minutes by slowing their heart rate.

The 25th Annual WNZR Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt is back! Listen for Tom’s “Gobble” and be caller #5 to be REGISTERED to win a turkey thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon! The drawing will be this Friday during The Morning Thing, announcing FIVE winners.

Who am I?

I was born today, November 19, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

I had started off my baseball career as a catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1948 to 1957.

I won the National League Most Valuable Player Award three times, in 1951, 1953, and 1955.

In 1958, I was in a car accident which left me paralyzed from the shoulders down, which ended my career.

I was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969.

I am… Roy Campanella! Congratulations to Dave of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Ethan and Joe!

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella 🙂

November 19, 2025 0

Keep God on your Mind!!

We love getting to start our week off with some Monday Motivation for you! We took a look at some encouraging and uplifting songs during The Afternoon Drive! Here’s what we talked about:

Gabriella’s Monday Motivation was Psalm 34:18- “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” The song is a testament to finding God’s goodness even amid grief and hardship, specifically in the aftermath of TobyMac’s son’s death.

Joes Monday Motivation was about finding strength in faith during hardships. It’s important to not rely on your own understanding and power. The song’s message is that when your own strength runs out, you can turn to God for the power to overcome challenges. Isaiah 41:10- “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand”

Name something people do after Thanksgiving dinner.

Take a Nap (35)

Watch football (25)

Do the dishes (15)

Eat dessert (10)

Gor for a walk (7)

Shop or Plan Black Friday (5)

Talk with Family (3)

Congratulations to Karen of Mount Vernon for guessing our top two answers correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Tune in Tomorrow for Artist Newsday and Gametime Tuesday!

Thanks for listening!

– Gabriella and Joe

November 17, 2025 0

Beyond a Billion Downloads for YouVersion!!

For this Praise Thursday, we shared inspiring worship music, gave devotions, shared updates, and played a fun game of NTT! Check out our website wnzr.fm!

The goodness of God will always come for you. No matter what you’re doing in your life he will always come back for you. Even when you can’t feel him with you he is always here. Let him guide you!

Proverbs 19:8-13 (NIV)- It was a few Sundays later that I observed the same woman (who hadn’t returned my greeting) being helped by a friend who was showing her when to stand or sit—acting as her caregiver. My old church friend was apparently very sick and hadn’t recognized me. I’m glad I didn’t approach her or even get upset when she didn’t return my enthusiastic greeting. Proverbs offers a lot of advice for living wisely, and not being easily offended is one of its gems. In fact, it says “sensible people . . . earn respect by overlooking wrongs” (19:11). Choosing not to get offended and learning to “control [our] temper” (v. 11 nlt) can bring us honor. It may require patience and “wisdom” (v. 8), but the rewards also are well worth getting over ourselves and choosing to love others.

To read more click HERE!

The 25th Annual WNZR Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt is back! Listen for Tom’s “Gobble” and be caller #5 to be REGISTERED to win a turkey thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon!

Don’t miss our Contest – The Afternoon Drive has Sing for Rend Collective! Each day THIS WEEK, you will have a chance to sing a Rend Collective song to win a pair of Deluxe Experience Tickets to The Rend Collective Folk! Fall Tour at MVNU on 11/14! These Deluxe tickets are valued at $75 each! Congratulations to Justin of Mount Vernon for winning a pair of deluxe tickets to Rend Collective!!

Our Name That Tune was Jenn Johnson with Goodness of God! Congratulations to Chris of Gambier for guessing our artist and song title correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

A historic event celebrating the Bible through worship and storytelling. YouVersion Bible app is celebrating their one billion app downloads with guest speakers and artists! Click HERE for more information. This November, ministries, businesses, Bible-based apps, churches, and people all over the world are rallying together to elevate the transformative, life-changing, and time-transcending power of God’s Word.

Tune in Tomorrow for the NZ Top 10 with Ethan!

Thanks so much for listening!!

– Ethan and Gabriella

November 13, 2025 0

Soup for the Soul?!

Who Knew: National soup for the soul day– Celebrates who you are and how you’ve gotten there, often by sharing stories. Click HERE to read some stories!!

Who Knew fact checks: Weight gain around this time of year may not only be due to comforting fall foods like pumpkin pie and cider, researchers have found that lack of vitamin D reduces fat breakdown and triggers fat storage.

Who Knew fact checks: Koalas have fingerprints that are nearly identical to humans.

The 25th Annual WNZR Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt is back! Listen for Tom’s “Gobble” and be caller #5 to be REGISTERED to win a turkey thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon!

Don’t miss our Contest – The Afternoon Drive has Sing for Rend Collective! Each day THIS WEEK, you will have a chance to sing a Rend Collective song to win a pair of Deluxe Experience Tickets to The Rend Collective Folk! Fall Tour at MVNU on 11/14! These Deluxe tickets are valued at $75 each! Congratulations to Cliff of Mount Vernon for winning a pair of deluxe tickets to Rend Collective!!

Who am I?

I was born today, November 12, 1982 in Brooklyn, New York.

I am married to actor and producer Adam Shulman, and we have two sons together!

I won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for my role as Fantine in Les Misérables in 2012.

My breakout role was playing Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries in 2001 when I was 18.

Some of my other well-known roles are Selina Kyle, or Catwoman, in The Dark Knight Rises, Brand in Interstellar, and Daphne Kluger in Ocean’s 8

I am… Anne Hathaway! Congratulations to Alyssa of Mount Vernon for guessing correctly and taking home a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!!

Tune in tomorrow for Praise Thursday with Ethan and Gabriella!

Thanks for listening!

– Joe and Gabriella 🙂

November 12, 2025 0

Next Door At The Knox County Career Center!

Today’s show on The Afternoon Drive was a bit different. Our very own Marcy Rinehart was next door at the Knox County Career Center’s Open House. The day was full of fun, treats and dunk tanks! We got the opportunity to hear from Principle Jim Riggle, Lab Director Chad Fisher, Student Carson Ross and more!

The Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt wrapped up today! Congratulations to Joe and Holly for being registered for the last chance at the 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon! Make sure to tune in to The Morning Thing tomorrow, 6-9am for the drawing!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 21, 2024 0

Christmas Music Is (Almost) Here!

Can you believe that we’re only a week away from Thanksgiving? And almost just a month away from Christmas? Well, we know it may not quite look it yet…but it sure is starting to sounds like it! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive!

Forrest Frank already has the Christmas music going with the release of his Christmas single, “The Present.” The track comes after Frank teased fans with a clip last week, resulting in bated anticipation and nearly 3M views to date. Check out the full article here! https://jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2024/11/15.ForrestFrankReleasesNewHolidayOriginalTrackThePresent.asp

The Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues! Congratulations to Carla and April, they were both registered today for the 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

“Head down as I punch this clock
The hours roll, they never stop
And I can’t ever seem to get ahead
Always tryin’ to do what’s right
Straight and narrow’s gettin’ tight
Don’t know how much longer I can stand”

That’s from TobyMac’s hit “Promised Land”

Congratulations to April from Mount Gilead. She correctly named the song and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

November 19, 2024 0

His Kindness Is Everywhere!

We believe that God’s kindness can be seen everywhere, in everyday life! Hey, we’re the Afternoon Drive on WNZR, and it’s Praise Thursday! Even though the weather is dreary, there’s still plenty of reason to praise!

We shared stories where saw God’s kindness in our lives, as well as being confused about the names of coffee sizes at Starbucks….

Plus, the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues!

Congratulations to Michelle and Crystal! They’ve been entered into our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

Claire is our winner for today! She’s from Bellville, and she wins the $5 Watts Gift Card!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 14, 2024 0

Christian Music Takes on The Grammys!

Some of our favorite artists are nominated for Grammys! It’s Artist Newsday and Game Time Tuesday on The Afternoon Drive, and news is all around us!

TRIBL Records and Maverick City Music is celebrating 5 Grammy Nominations, while Provident Entertainment has been nominated for an astounding 14 Grammys!

Plus, For King + Country has us already prepared for Christmas with their theatrical presentation of “A Drummer Boy Christmas”, coming to theaters throughout the US December 5-9! WE CAN”T WAIT!!

And Brandon Lake has ANOTHER single out…he just can’t stop dropping hits.

Congrats to Tammy and Carrie, they both got entered today in our drawing for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon. Make sure to be listening all week long for the gobble gobble sound in the studio for your chance to be caller #5 and be entered into the drawing. It’s the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt on WNZR!

A stumper for today! Call in next Tuesday for your chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

November 12, 2024 0

Journey To Bethlehem and David Muir!

Hi!

Today on the show we shared some interviews from cast members from the musical Journey To Bethlehem. We also had two more people registered for a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats. And of course our weekly Who am I? trivia question where someone has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are the different links to the interviews that we played on the show:

Fiona Palomo As Mary –

Milo Manheim as Joseph –

Nikki and Adam Anders talk about making the movie and being married collaborators –

The Greatest Story Ever Told. Pastor Bryan Lottis talks with Director Adam Anders about how 4 chapters of scripture turned into a family musical film –