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Egg Nog…or Hot Chocolate?

With the holidays quickly approaching, we have to be honest with ourselves. Of course we love getting together with family and friends and making memories, but there’s also another big reason we love them…the food. With so many classic and iconic holiday staples, we had to ask…what’s better: egg nog or hot chocolate? YOU had some opinions!

Carolyn said that egg nog milkshakes are one of her favorites! Gretchen meanwhile wonders who in the world likes hot chocolate? Kelly was another hot chocolate lover, saying that peppermint hot chocolate is even better!

What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1110314564428671&set=a.392606606199474

The Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt continues on WNZR! Congratulations to Jim & Barry for catching Tom Turkey today! Keep listening for your chance to get registered for a 14-16 pound turkey from Smithhislers Meats in Mount Vernon!

-I was born November 20, 1942

-I’m the oldest sitting US President

-I’m also the 46th President of the US

I am…Joe Biden!

Congratulations to Ellie for correctly guessing! Since last week was a stumper, she wins 2 $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Be A Little Kinder Today!

Sometimes in the midst of our crazy lives, making the small effort to be a little kinder to each other can make a massive difference! For National Kindness Day on The Afternoon Drive, we shared stories of random and unexpected kindness that we’ve experienced. We’d love to hear yours! Drop your story of unexpected acts of kindness right here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1104873058306155&set=a.392606606199474

People are spreading kindness all over the world, and even the Ohio Department of Agriculture is stepping up and playing a part! They’re teaming up with Ohio tree growers, local schools, churches and veteran’s groups for Operation Evergreen, sending Christmas trees and homemade decorations to troops serving overseas in Jordan. They’re working together to spread the holiday spirit!

Plus, a young man brought judges to tears with his soulful rendition of For King + Country’s ‘God Only Knows’ on ‘The Voice’. Check out his incredible performance here!

The hunt for Tom Turkey continues! Congratulations to Melanie from Mount Vernon and (), they’ve both been registered for that 14-16 pound Turkey from Smithhislers meats in Mount Vernon! It’s the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt on WNZR!

Another stumper this week. Tune in next week for your chance to win two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Candy Corn…yes or no?

It’s National Candy Corn day, and people have some strong opinions! Some love it, and some, well….think it tastes like chalk. We loved hearing your thoughts on it! Karen said she loves it with peanuts, so did Ashley, and our very own Joe Rinehart, who said it’s the perfect mix of salty and sweet.

Drop your opinions about it right here! We wanna know, do you love it, or can you not stand it?: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1093643916095736&set=a.392606606199474

Apparently, candy corn comes in a wide variety of flavors too!:

-Reindeer Corn (Vanilla)

-Candy Cane Corn

-Pumpkin Spice (YUM!)

-Pumpkin Pie

-Apple

-Caramel Apple!

And more!

A stumper for today! Next week’s trivia winner get TWO $5 Watts Restaurant Gift Cards!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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Cake? Or Pie? Who Knew?

Boston Cream Pie? Is it? Today America celebrates one of the tastiest, but confusing desserts out there!

Is it pie? Or is it cake? Anne Byrn’s boonk, ‘American Cake,’ says Boston Cream Pie was created in 1856 by Armenian-French chef Mossburg Sanzian at the Parker House Hotel in Boston. The cake consisted of (from the menu) two layers of French butter sponge cake filled with thick custard and brushed with a rum syrup; its side was coated with the same custard overlaid with toasted sliced almonds, and the top coated with chocolate fondant.

So, what’s your favorite cake? What’s the worst? Here is a summary of what you told us!

BEST:
Chocolate cake donuts
Devil’s Food with caramel, brown sugar, or peanut butter icing
Carrot cake with buttercream or cream cheese icing
White wedding cake with buttercream or chocolate icing
German Chocolate cake
Red Velvet cake
Red Velvet cheesecake
4-layer black walnut cake
Boston Cream Pie
Pineapple upside-down cake
Dairy Queen Ice Cream cake

WORST:
boxed fruit cake
vanilla cake with vanilla icing
urinal cakes LOL (that’s from former WNZR DJ Patrick)

  • I was born on October 23, 1925, in Corning, Iowa
  • I showed an early interest in entertainment, performing magic tricks and ventriloquism during my childhood.
  • I attended the University of Nebraska and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
  • After the war, I returned and earned a degree in radio and speech.
  • I gained national prominence as the host of “The Tonight Show” on NBC for 30 years!
  • In my career, I won six Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award.

I am Johnny Carson! Congratulations to Ken from Newark, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Take Your Parents to Lunch!

It’s National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive! We talked about the best spots for lunch, or any meal that is, with your parents! There’s a lot, including your sponsor for the All-Request Drive Home, Watts Restaurant in Utica!

With the hustle of life, it’s always a great idea to slow down and take the time to sit down with loved ones while enjoying a good meal. Let us know your favorite lunch spots here!: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1082205637239564&set=a.392606606199474

–I was born October 16, in Las Vegas Nevada

–I skipped my final two years of high school, earned my GED, and played College Baseball at the University of Southern Nevada

-I made my MLB debut in 2012, quickly earning the NL Rookie of the Year award. During my time with the Nationals, I garnered an NL MVP award in 2015 and was selected for multiple All-Star games.

-In 2019, I signed a 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies; one of the largest in MLB history at the time. With the Phillies, I won my second NL MVP award in 2021 and led the team to the World Series in 2022

I am…MLB Star Bryce Harper! Congratulations to Donald from Fredericktown for guessing correctly and winning the $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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A Day for Teddy Bears…Who Knew?

It’s Who Knew Wednesday, and Who Knew….it’s bring your Teddy Bear to work and school day! As you might expect, our conversation today centered around stuffed animals. No matter what age you are, at some point in our lives we’ve had that animal that we loved and cherished. My favorite as a kid was a small stuffed Lion named Leo, but my siblings had their fair share too, including a stuffed frog, dog and a massive tiger!

Drop your favorite childhood stuffed animal below on our Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/wVpMuahzrGFNZx9B/

Who Am I?

-I was born October 9, 1940, in Liverpool, United Kingdom

-I was a singer and songwriter

-I was the founding member of the popular British Rock band, The Beatles

-In 1970, I broke off on my career, and authored the hit song, “Imagine”

I am…John Lennon!

Congratulations to Terasa from Howard, she wins two $5 Gift Cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!- Judah

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Car Names? Yeah, we all do it

It’s Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive! Who knew, it’s National Name Your Car day, and we asked YOU what you’ve named YOUR car(s). You didn’t disappoint!

Alyssa’s first car was a Dodge Caravan named Vicky Van Halen, and her current car is a red Dodge named Clifford The Big Red Dodge (wink wink).

Jim said his car is simply called ‘The Pumpkin’. We really hope it looks like one.

Paula says her car from the 60s was called Sammy Scouts, and her Mazda from the 70s was Mandy Mazda (nice alliteration).

For whatever reason, we love naming our cars…and we loved seeing these names!

Another stumper today! Make sure to tune in next Wednesday for a chance to win two $5 gift cards to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening!-Judah

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History Lessons: Dove Awards Edition!

Hey there!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, we took a trip back in time to the origins of the Dove Awards. The rich history of the Awards show goes back all the way, originally conceptualized by gospel singer-songwriter Bill Gaither. Plus, there some interesting standards back then that qualified a song to be considered ‘gospel’. Apparently, the only qualified music was that sold in Christian Booksellers Association affiliated stores. Nowadays, the standards have changed quite a bit.

–I was born in Oakland, California on September 25, 1951

–I’m a film star, as well as a critically acclaimed voice actor

–I voiced DC supervillain The Joker in the popular “Batman: The Animated Series”

–I got my big break playing Luke Skywalker in the famous film series, “Star Wars”

I am…Mark Hamill!

Congratulations to April from Mount Gilead for naming the right person! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica!

Thanks for listening! -Judah

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Michael Cochren Joins The Show!

Hey there!

Today for Who Knew Wednesday on The Afternoon Drive, we spoke with Michael Cochren of Cochren & Co., who you can see live Saturday, September 21 at Sonfest! We also gave away more tickets to the show Saturday, and shared who knew facts about the music festival!

-I was born September 19, 1951, in Detroit

-I struggled academically early, but overcame these challenges with the help of my mother

-I went on to graduate from Yale University and the University of Michigan Medical School.

-I became the Director of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital at just 33 years old.

-I’m a best selling author of books like Gifted Hands, Think Big, and America the Beautiful

I am…Dr. Ben Carson!

Congratulations to Adam from Fredericktown for naming the right person! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening! -Judah

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