CHRISTMAS MOVIE TIME

It is officially the most wonderful time of year! There is something magical about the glow of the Christmas tree and the comfort of watching a classic Christmas movie. As the snow starts to fall (or the thermostat gets cranked up), I’ve been reflecting on the films that truly capture the holiday spirit for me. ​Here is my definitive Top 5 Festive Favorites, counted down … Continue reading CHRISTMAS MOVIE TIME

OUR PHONES!

​This past week, my wife, Roxie, and I had a necessary conversation about the time we spend glued to our phones, especially at night. It’s been getting a little out of hand—both of us with our heads buried in a screen instead of connecting with each other. I recently heard the late Charlie Kirk mention in an interview that he and his wife turn their … Continue reading OUR PHONES!

BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!

Have you ever done Car Bingo? If your answer is no, make sure you finish reading this blog. This isn’t just an event; it’s a social experiment wrapped in a family activity. KLQP radio—yes, the greatest radio station in the known universe—conceived of this brilliance during the Great Pandemic. The mission was simple: Get people out of the house.  We needed to be together, yet … Continue reading BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!

THE PERFECT UNION

Football and Thanksgiving ​Thanksgiving and football—for me, it truly is the best time of the year. ​For the last five years, I’ve had the privilege of broadcasting the Minnesota Class A State Football Championship game from US Bank Stadium, all thanks to the incredible run of the Minneota Vikings. Every year has been a huge thrill and an experience I will always cherish. ​My passion … Continue reading THE PERFECT UNION

FULL AND FUN DAY

Friday was a long, fun, and memorable day. I started the morning by broadcasting the Vikings state football championship from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and ended my evening covering the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks and Montevideo Thunder Hawks girls’ basketball game back home. I left Madison at 5:30 AM for the cities. Much like the week before, the three-hour drive was incredibly quiet; I practically had … Continue reading FULL AND FUN DAY

NOT A TYPICAL SATURDAY

It wasn’t a typical Saturday for me. My usual routine involves hosting the Coaches Show on Q-92 with Dick Newman at 9 AM then working till noon. But this past Saturday found me driving down Highway 7 at 4:30 in the morning, heading straight for Minneapolis. The reason? The Minneota Vikings were playing in the Class A State Semi-finals against Mahnomen-Waubun, and kickoff was set … Continue reading NOT A TYPICAL SATURDAY