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Wednesday, April 9, 202504/09/2025

Six Months of Waking Up at 2 AM: A Horror Story

It has been six months since I started doing the morning show. Six months of setting an alarm for 2…

Saturday, December 14, 202412/14/2024

The Worst Pickup Lines Ever: A Guy’s Perspective

  So, I was watching Jerry Maguire the other night—you know, because sometimes you need to remind yourself that Tom Cruise was…

Thursday, December 5, 202412/05/2024

Holiday Blues: When “Fa-La-La” Feels More Like “Blah-Blah-Blah”

Ah, the holidays. A time of twinkling lights, festive music, and soul-crushing existential dread! You know the drill: one minute you’re…

Saturday, November 9, 202411/09/2024

Punching In, Tapping Out: My Lifelong Battle With Mike Tyson and the Comeback I’ve Been Waiting For

Ah, the nostalgia! As a kid, there was no better thrill than firing up Punch-Out! and entering the code to skip straight…

Friday, November 8, 202411/08/2024

Why I Wanted a Monkey as a Kid (And Why That Was a Terrible Idea)

Ah, childhood dreams. While most kids were begging their parents for a puppy, kitten, or maybe a goldfish that inevitably…

Wednesday, October 30, 202410/30/2024

Blast from the Past: Hypercolor Shirts Are Back! And Yes, You Can Still Buy Them

In the world of 90s fashion, there were a few iconic pieces that instantly took you from “average kid” to…

Sunday, October 27, 202410/27/2024

Sunday Funday: How to Cope When You Finally Admit Your Fantasy Football Team Sucks

Ah, Sunday Funday. That sacred day where you expect to kick back, dominate your fantasy football league, and bask in…

Saturday, October 19, 202410/19/2024

Local Celebrity? Just Call Me Mikee”

Alright, everyone, let’s get something off my chest: I’ve been dubbed a local celebrity for years, and I absolutely hate…

Saturday, October 19, 202410/19/2024

Peoria Bigfoot Sighting: The One Reason I’m NOT Just Here to Lose Money at the Casino

Okay, so usually when I head over to Peoria, it’s all about testing my luck on the Riverboat and, let’s…

Friday, October 18, 202410/18/2024

An Ode to the McRib: Our November Sweetheart

Gather ‘round, fellow fast-food enthusiasts! It’s that magical time of year when the leaves turn, the air gets crisp, and—most…

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