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Lifeline 2024 and National Ravioli Day!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how Lifeline 2024 is happening next week! I also mentioned how you have a chance to win two tickets to see Lauren Daigle at the Ohio State Fair on July 29th! Listen in TOMORROW on The Morning Thing at 7:30 am and 8:30 am for a chance to win two tickets to see Lauren Daigle at the Ohio State Fair on July 29th! Also, today is National Ravioli Day, so I talked a little bit about that as well. And of course one person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant if they could guess our Who am I? Trivia question.

Here is the link to our website wnzr.fm. You can find out more information about Lifeline 2024 there.

Did you know that 87% of Americans like ravioli? I had no idea. That is very fascinating. To learn more fun facts about National Ravioli Day, click the link HERE. This is a great website to find out what national holidays are today.

  • I was born on March 20th, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
  • I was one of two children.
  • I earned my bachelor’s degree in music from Rollins College in 1951.
  • I also earned a bachelor’s degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in divinity in 1962. I became a Presbyterian minister a year later in 1963.
  • I began my television career on NBC in New York, before returning to Pittsburgh to work for children’s programming at NET (later became PBS).
  • I had this famous children’s tv show on PBS that ran from 1968 to 2001.
  • I died on February 27th, 2003, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania at the age of 74.

…I am Fred Rogers (AKA Mister Rogers)

Congratulations to Martha of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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National Good Samaritan Day and Who Am I? Trivia.

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Good Samaritan Day! I also talked about how Lifeline 2024 is quickly approaching. I also talked about how you can join our Lifeline 2024 prayer team. If you click on this link HERE it will take you right to the page where you can sign up for our Lifeline 2024 prayer team.

Who is your Good Samaritan? This is a question that all of us should be asked daily.

For me, my Good Samaritan is my family because they are always there for me no matter what. They stick by me when I mess up. They cheer me on when I succeed. Without them, I wouldn’t be who I am today!

Here is where you can find more information on how today is National Good Samaritan Day. Click HERE.

  • I was born on March 14th, 1879, in Ulm, Germany.
  • I graduated from a federal polytechnic school in 1900, to teach mathematics and physics.
  • I was one of the key people that helped the U.S. get started on the Manhattan Project.
  • Throughout my lifetime, I published more that 300 scientific papers and 150 non-scientific papers.
  • I am known for developing the theory of relativity. As well as contributing to developing quantum mechanics.
  • I died on April 18th, 1955, at the age of 76.

…I am Albert Einstein

Congratulations to Michael of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Just call it…sweet tooth day!

What is going on with today? It’s the birthday of the Oreo Cookie, National White Chocolate Cheesecake Day (who decided to get that specific?) and National Chocolate Chip Cookie WEEK. Just writing it makes my blood sugar spike 🙂 and since it’s also National Dentist’s Day, I’m TOTALLY confused!

from DaysOfTheYear.com, here are some fun facts about today:

Making its first appearance in 1912, the Oreo Cookie actually started out being called the Oreo Biscuit. Created and manufactured by the Nabisco (National Biscuit Company), the cookie was made from two crisp chocolate rounds filled with white cream. Starting out in Chelsea, New York City, the complex was located on Ninth Avenue, a street which eventually became “Oreo Way”.

Since that time, the Oreo has been the best-selling cookie in the United States for many years. People love to eat the Oreo in a variety of ways, whether dunking it into a cool glass of milk, twisting it and licking the cream out of the center or just taking a crunchy bite.

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/white-chocolate-cheesecake-day

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/chocolate-chip-cookie-week

Today is ALSO, Hospitality Workers in HealthCare Day, which gives us the opportunity to pay our respects to the hospitality workers in the healthcare sector. These dedicated workers put in a lot of time and effort day-in and day-out. They have a lot of different critical roles, including providing laundry services in an efficient and timely manner, maintaining hygienic, fresh, and clean environments, meeting a range of cultural needs, dietary requirements, and preferences, and much more. 

https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/dentists-day

Today’s famous birthday:

  • I was born March 6, 1940 in Earlsboro, Oklahoma
  • I made it to the Major Leagues in 1962 and played for the same team for 20 years
  • We won the World Series in 1971 and 1979
  • I was the National League MVP in 1979 with 48 home runs and 125 RBI’s
  • My nickname was ‘Pops’
  • I joined the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988
  • I passed away in April, 2001 at 61 years of age

I am…former Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Willie Stargell. Congratulations to Haley of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Liz from Mount Vernon wins 2 passes for the 2024 tour – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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National Pancake Day and Who Am I? Trivia!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how Lifeline 2024 is quickly approaching and that we would love for you to join our Lifeline 2024 Prayer Team. We really would appreciate your prayers as we go throughout Lifeline 2024. I also talked about how today is National Pancake Day! I absolutely love pancakes. My grandma makes the best pancakes.

If you would like to join our Lifeline 2024 Prayer Team, click HERE and it will take you directly to the page where you can sign up!

Here is the page where I found all of the interesting facts about Pancakes. Click HERE. This website is a great resource for you to find out what national holidays are happening on any given day.

  • I was born on February 26th, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas.
  • I was one of six siblings.
  • I grew up listening to gospel music and radio. My mother taught me how to play guitar which enabled me to start writing music at the age of 12.
  • I enlisted in the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War where I was a Morse Code operator in Germany trying to intercept Soviet Army transmissions.
  • I had a show that ran from June 1969 to March 1971 on ABC. I hosted guests such as Neil Young, Louis Armstrong, and Neil Diamond.
  • I died on September 12th, 2003, at the age of 71.

…..I am Johnny Cash

Congratulations to Brandon of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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A Special Valentine’s Day Edition of The Afternoon Drive and The Good Doctor!

Hi,

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us here at WNZR! I hope your Valentine’s Day has been amazing so far!

Today on the show I talked about different things that are associated with Valentine’s Day such as how much we spend on this Valentine’s Day, how many roses are made each year, how many cards are exchanged each year, and I gave a breakdown on where our money gets spent on specific gifts for Valentine’s Day. I also shared some Bible verses that are associated with love. Also, we had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Here are some different facts about Valentine’s Day that I featured on today’s show:

The Meaning of Love in The Bible

In the Bible, love is the essence of God’s character and the defining quality of his selfless, life-giving relationship with humanity. The biblical authors display the meaning of love through stories, poetry, and discourse. Hebrew words such as khesed (loyal love) and ahavah (affectionate, caring love) teach us about specific qualities essential to the concept of real love. And Greek terms such as agápe (divine love) and philia (familial love) emphasize the unique ways that God, friends, family, partners, and enemies can love one another. Beyond specific terms, the overarching story of the Bible ultimately describes love as the act of putting others before oneself—serving the interest and well-being of another.

The Love of God According to the Bible

The love of God can describe God’s love for humanity or humanity’s love for God. The biblical authors show us how God’s love for humanity is selfless, just, and unbreakable. They also show how God acts in love toward people, and how people respond to God’s love, while inviting readers to love God with everything they’ve got.

  • I was born on February 14th, 1992, in Camden Town, London.
  • I attended Emmanuel College where I got my degree.
  • I am an actor who starred in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as the main character, Charlie Bucket.
  • I also am the lead actor on the TV show series The Good Doctor. I play the role of Dr. Shaun Murphy.
  • I am 32 years old, married, and currently live in London, England.

….I am Freddie Highmore

Congratulations to Brandon of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Mark Tillack From Repair Café in Knox County and The Little House on the Prairie!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked to Mark Tillack who is the organizer of Repair Café here in Knox County. I also did the Spread the Love Valentine’s Day Giveaway where two listeners had a chance to win prizes. And of course we had our Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

If you missed any part of the interview with Mark, here is a link to our SoundCloud page:

Congratulations to Derek of Fredericktown and Dave of Fredericktown!

Derek won a $10 gift card to the Happy Bean Coffee Shop!

Dave won a $5 gift certificate to the Gospel Christian Life Shop and a WNZR Goodie Bag!

·      I was born on February 7th, 1867, in Pepin, Wisconsin.

·      I was the second of five children.

·      I was a descendant of the Delano family. Meaning my ancestor was U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

·      I wrote a series of books that are famous today. The biggest one that I am known for is The Little House on the Prairie which I wrote in 1935 based on my actual home.

·      I died on February 10th, 1957, at the age of 90.

…I am Laura Ingalls Wilder

Congratulations to Daniel of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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National Hot Chocolate Day and Baseball!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Hot Chocolate Day. I also talked about some upcoming sporting events that are happening on both WNZR and WNZR.tv. I also mentioned how we are still doing the Big Blue Music Crew Surveys and how all of them are open!

If you are struggling to find the Big Blue Music Crew Survey, I’ve got a link right here that will take you right to the survey!

Did you know that in 1961 is when the popular hot chocolate company Swiss Miss started manufacturing its powdered hot chocolate? I had no idea. I love hot chocolate! Especially when you have to sit outside for either a sporting event. I even like it in the comfort of my own home when it is cold outside.

To find out more interesting facts about National Hot Chocolate Day, click here! This website is awesome for finding out what national holidays are happening on any specific day.

  • I was born on January 31st, 1919, in Cairo, Georgia.
  • I was raised in Pasadena, California.
  • I was a four-sport athlete at both Pasadena Junior College and The University of California.
  • I was a star football player at UCLA.
  • I signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues before eventually signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, where I broke the color line in Major League Baseball.
  • My number 42 is retired by the MLB.
  • I died on October 24th, 1972, at the age of 53.

….I am Jackie Robinson

Congratulations to Julia of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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National Peanut Butter Day and Russ Lee from Newsong!

Hi,

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Peanut Butter Day. I also had an interview with Russ Lee from Newsong who is a part of the Winter Jam 2024 lineup. We also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Did you know out of 1,000 people surveyed that 72% which is nearly three-quarters of the people surveyed, like smooth peanut butter over chunky peanut butter? I had no idea. Also, 35% of men are far more likely to pick chunky peanut butter; as opposed to women who only choose it 28% of the time. I just thought both of these things were interesting.

If you would like to learn more about National Peanut Butter Day, visit this website: https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-butter-day/

Here is the link to the interview from Russ Lee from Newsong:

  • I was born on January 24th, 1733, in Hingham, Province of Massachusetts Bay.
  • I was the sixth child born in the family.
  • I got married to Mary Cushing and we had 11 children.
  • In 1776, I got promoted to the head of the Massachusetts militia.
  • I oversaw three major surrenders throughout my lifetime including the Battle at Saratoga, The Battle of Charleston, and the Battle of Yorktown.
  • I died on May 9th, 1810, at the age of 77.

….I am Benjamin Lincoln

Congratulations to Lisa of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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MVNU WBB Updates And One Of The Founding Fathers!

Hi!

Today on the show we talked about a little bit of everything. I gave updates on how the Lady Cougar Basketball Team. I also talked about how today is Customer Service Day. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite thing to deal with, but there are several benefits to Customer Service.

Some of the benefits of customer service is that you can speak to someone to try to help you with a certain problem that you might be having. They can also assist you with looking specific things up on the internet.

To learn more about Customer Service Day, you can visit this website: https://nationaltoday.com/customer-service-day/

Congratulations to Brad of Mount Vernon! He wins two 2024 Winter Jam Passes!

  • I was born on January 17, 1706, in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • I was a successful newspaper editor and printer for the Pennsylvania Gazette.
  • I was the first president of the Academy and College of Pennsylvania in 1751. This later became the University of Pennsylvania.
  • I was also a scientist who studied electricity and physics.
  • Some of my inventions include the lightning rod and bifocals.
  • I am also known as one of the Founding Fathers.
  • I died on April 17th, 1790, at the age of 84 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

…..I am Benjamin Franklin

Congratulations to Connor of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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