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Cobbler? Yes, please!

Today’s goofy holiday is National Cherry Cobbler Day!! Joe is a big cobbler fan, especially peach and cherry, his two favorites.

But why the name cobbler? A recent article on AllRecipes.com shared that cobbler is usually topped with batter or biscuits instead of crust. Cobbler’s name comes from its sometimes cobbled texture, which is a result of spooning or dropping the topping over the fruit rather than distributing it equally. This way, the filling can peek through.

Yes, please.

Look at this black cherry cobbler! Find the recipe here.

It’s also World Telecommunication Day, This day is a reminder of how important communication is in our lives and it got its start in 1969 when the International Telecommunication Union was founded. Read more about it HERE

  1. I was born on May 17, 1956, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
  2. I started boxing at the Palmer Park, Maryland rec center when I was 13
  3. I won an Olympic gold medal at the 1976 games in Montreal.
  4. I won multiple world titles in five different weight divisions, Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight, and Super Middleweight.
  5. I retired in 1982 for a brief time due to a detached retina.
  6. I gained widespread fame for my speed, agility, and boxing skills, which earned me the nickname “Sugar” for my sweet fighting style.
  7. After retiring from boxing in 1997, I’ve remained involved in the sport as a boxing analyst, motivational speaker, and philanthropist, inspiring and making a positive impact on future generations of boxers.

I am Sugar Ray Leonard! Congratulations to Brenda from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the We The Kingdom CD.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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A seafood, a sport and special people!

We celebrate all of them today!

SHRIMP is so popular that, on average, each person living in the US eats more than 4 pounds of shrimp each year. This means that the country consumes around 1.4 billion pounds of shrimp annually. Throughout the world, at least 9 billion pounds of shrimp are consumed each year.

Today, the highest consumer of shrimp per capita is Japan, with the United States coming in second. With more than 2000 different species that exist throughout the globe, shrimp can range from small to large and also range in color. The most common species of shrimp, however, are Rock Shrimp, Pink Shrimp, Tiger Shrimp and White Shrimp.

GOLF is celebrated today. This special day actively encourages more people to take up the sport. Over the years, industry leaders in the U.S. have worked to make golf more accessible and affordable since most people consider the sport elitist and very expensive.

The good news? Golf participation has increased dramatically, particularly during the 2020 pandemic wherein the need for outdoor recreation spiked up. National Golf Day reinforces the sport’s emotional, social, physical, and environmental benefits. It is a day to remember that this excellent sport could be for everyone.

RECEPTIONISTS! They’re there when you call to make an appointment, they call you to make sure you remember to make it. When you need a referral, they’re the ones who take the call and make sure it happens, and when there’s a cancellation they call to let you know of the change.

They do the paperwork that keeps everything in order, and sometimes, they get their supervisor’s lunch while dealing with the concerns of customers all day long.

Without a receptionist, there’s no way an office could go about the day to day business smoothly, so WE THANK YOU!

Today is also the first day to vote on your top two of the final five new dog logos for the Cleveland Browns. Here’s the link.

1. I was born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska.

2. I began performing with my older sister, Adele, as children, and we formed a successful vaudeville dance act.

3. In the 1930s, I made a name for myself as a film actor and dancer, starring in movies like “Top Hat” and “Swing Time,” both with Ginger Rogers.

4. I also starred in “Easter Parade” with Judy Garland and “Funny Face” with Audrey Hepburn.

5. I was known for my smooth, graceful dance style and my ability to make difficult dance routines look effortless.

6. I was also a singer and recorded several albums throughout my career.

7. I lived until 1987, passing away at the age of 88.

Who Am I? I am…Fred Astaire.

Congratulations to Bob from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the Chris Tomlin CD. ‘Always.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Our Town and National Radio Day!

Today on the show we talked about how today is National Radio Day and we also talked with cast members from Our Town which is being performed by MTV Arts.

Here is the link that explains what National Radio Day is all about.

Here is the link to our Soundcloud page where you can find all of our interviews that we did with cast members from the show Our Town.

We gave away two sets of tickets to the performance Our Town presented by MTV Arts. Congratulations to Doug of Mount Vernon and Kristi of Mount Vernon who won two pairs of tickets to the performance!

Join us tomorrow for one more chance to win a pair of tickets to the performance!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Mount Vernon Presents!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we shared Marcy’s recent conversation with Martin Booker, Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, about this year’s MVAC schedule and the Mount Vernon Presents initiative.

Listen to the conversation here at our WNZR Soundcloud!

  1. I was born on April 26, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas.
  2. I am an actress, comedian, and singer.
  3. I had a long-running CBS-TV show which aired from 1967-1978.
  4. On my show, I won numerous awards, including 25 Emmy Awards.
  5. I was in numerous films including “Annie” and “Noises Off”.
  6. I am still living and am 90 years old.

I am…Carol Burnett! Congratulations to Dawn from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the Anne Wilson CD, My Jesus.

We also got a special visit from Offenburg, Germany native Jessy Hetzel, a friend of students Lucy Prosek and Ricky Geyer, who is visiting Ohio this week! We got to talk a bit about her travels and future plans.

Dylan, Ricky, Jesse and Lucy in the studio today

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Bananas and Garlic?

Yea, it’s a weird combination, but they are both being celebrated today!

National Banana Day is a yearly event that is aimed at celebrating bananas in every conceivable sense of the word–because the banana is certainly a fruit worth celebrating!

While bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, mainly in India, they made their way west by Arab conquerors in 327 BC, and eventually bananas ended up in Europe. By the 1870s, bananas made their way to the Caribbean with missionaries.

Read more here!

National Garlic Day celebrates the history of garlic, in addition to its glorious taste and its incredible health benefits. National Garlic Day helps experts and average people alike to explore the history of this bulb, learning how it came to be one of the most popular flavors in the world.

Wild garlic has been traced back to Central Asia more than 5000 years ago.

Read more here from DaysOfTheYear.com

and by the way…YES, there are banana/garlic recipes! Here’s one from Food Network.

  • I was born on April 19, 1721, in Newton, Massachusetts
  • I was the only person to sign all four of the major documents that established the United States: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
  • In addition to my political career, I was also a successful lawyer, serving as a judge in Connecticut’s Superior Court and as a professor of law at Yale University.
  • I was instrumental in the creation of the Great Compromise, which resolved the issue of representation in the United States Congress by combining elements of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
  • I died on July 23, 1793, at the age of 72, in New Haven, Connecticut where a monument is named after me.

… I am Roger Sherman

Congratulations to Rodney from Gambier, who wins the We The Kingdom CD!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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What’s Up with MTVarts?

Today we shared the scoop on what’s going on with the MTVarts Summer Musical, now that the Knox Memorial will be closed for HVAC renovations.

Marcy talked with Janis Stone (Business Manager) and Bruce Jacklin (Artistic Director) about the changes, which include postponing ‘The Little Mermaid’ until 2024, and bringing ‘Sister Act’ to the Woodward Opera House in July. They also touch on the upcoming Classics Series, ‘Our Town,’ and the Arts IQ plans for ‘Matilda, Jr.’ this fall.

Listen to the conversations here on our WNZR Soundcloud page!

Janis: https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/janis-stone-updates-whats-happening-with-mtvarts

Bruce: https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/bruce-jacklin-mtvarts-2023-update

Also, listen for more about this weekend’s MVNU production of “Cinderella’ at the Knox Memorial by clicking here.
https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/mvnu-presents-cinderella-this-weekend-at-the-knox-memorial-theater

  1. I was born on April 12th, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana
  2. I attended Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where I studied radio and television broadcasting.
  3. My father was a florist, and my mother was a church secretary.
  4. I was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995.
  5. I am an avid car collector who has a collection of more than 100 vehicles.
  6. I was a frequent guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” before becoming a host myself.
  7. I am 76 years old and live in Connecticut.

I am…David Letterman!

Congratulations to Kelly from Mount Vernon, who wins the CD as a gift from her friend, Paul.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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CAR-mel or CAIR-uh-mel?

No matter how you say it, celebrate it today! It’s National Caramel Day. This sweet confection and ice cream topping dates back to the crystallization of sugar by Arabs several centuries ago.

Some say that the history of caramel goes back more than a thousand years back to the year 1000 A.D. when the sweet treat was discovered. The name at the time was rather literal, calling it the “kurat al milh”, which means “sweet ball of salt”.

This original version would have been the crunchy type of caramel that was made by crystallizing sugar in boiling water, which is something more like what is known as crunchy toffee today.

Caramel and other treats were enjoyed in the mid-1600s in the Americas, where people were known to have been making hard candies in kettles. Later, caramel developed into a candy that was made not only with sugar, but also included cream or milk, making it a much softer and chewy treat.

By 1886, Lancaster Caramel Company was started by none other than Milton S. Hershey, who would eventually go on to start the Hershey Company, which is one of the most famous American chocolate and candy companies today.

Read more here from the awesome website, DaysOfTheYear.com https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/caramel-day/

and we can’t forget about Deep Dish Pizza Day! https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/deep-dish-pizza-day/

Today’s winner? Rhonda from Fredericktown – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Water, frozen water and CAIN!

Today’s Who Knews:

  • today is the United Nations’ designated World Water Day, meant to bring awareness that water is such a precious commodity that many take for granted. World Water Day is a chance to think about those people and places where water needs are still paramount, and seek to work together to find a solution.
  • It is an extremely sad but true fact: across the world there are 783 million people who still do not have access to clean water. While over 2.5 million people from across the globe still lack access to adequate sanitation facilities. This concerning lack of accessible options for meeting these two basic human needs is a tragedy that people from across the globe are looking to reduce and manage, bringing clean water and better sanitation facilities to underprivileged communities across the world.
  • today is also the anniversary of the first Stanley Cup tournament championship, long before the NHL’s current format. The Hockey Hall of Fame says the Stanley Cup, notably the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes in North America, was donated in 1892 by Sir Frederick Arthur Stanley, Lord Stanley of Preston and son of the Earl of Derby. He purchased the trophy for 10 Guineas ($50.00 at that time) to be presented to “the championship hockey club of the Dominion of Canada.”
  • The first team ever awarded the Stanley Cup was the Montreal Amateur Athletic Association on March 22, 1893.
  • Since 1910, when the National Hockey Association took possession of the Stanley Cup, the trophy has been symbolic of professional hockey supremacy. Beginning in 1926, only NHL teams have competed for this prized trophy!

We also shared Allison’s conversation with Madison Cain Johnson from the band CAIN – they are headlining the LIVE AND IN COLOR tour this Sunday in Mansfield. Click here to go to our Soundcloud page and listen.

Today’s winner: Kristi from Mount Vernon – congratulations!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Books, presidents and…records?

Today’s Who Knews…

Madcap Living History presents ‘An Evening with the Presidents: The War Years,’ this Saturday at noon and 5:30pm at the Knox Memorial Ballroom. We gave away tickets today thanks to our friend Jim Stoner. Learn more here!

Congratulations to Troy and Deanna, our winners!

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Hipsters, you’ve done it. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, vinyl records outsold CDs in 2022 – the first time since 1987. Streaming still accounts for 84% of music revenue, but physical formats have increased lately.

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Room-temperature soup? Bad. Room-temperature superconductors? Good! This week, researchers said they’d made a breakthrough toward creating superconductors that don’t need extremely cold temperatures to run. Though it’s still a long way off, practical applications could include cool stuff for phones, energy, and transportation.

Today’s book winner: Tim from Mount Vernon. Congrats!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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