I have been at WKDQ for 13 years and have loved every minute of it. My career started in Southern California and I arrived in Evansville in 1994. I have three children that keep me very busy and the rare opportunity to go out and not have a six foot mouse serving your table is a rare and welcome treat. I love motorcycles and classic country and even host the WKDQ Country Classics show every Saturday from 6-10am. If I can I can ever play a song for you, let me know at wkdq.com.
Jon Prell
New Study Says Teens Need More Sleep and School Should Start Later
Teens and sleep...if you have teenagers and it seems like they sleep the day away, the reason is simple.....they need it. The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a new study that says older students, those in high school, are not getting enough sleep and that school should start later for those students.
Is The ‘Pay It Forward’ An Act of Kindness or Just Good For Business?
We hear about this all the time; a customer at a drive-up window pays for their order, and the for the person behind them, who, in turn, pays for the person behind them, and so on. On two separate occasions, Leslie mentioned this on the air and BOOM...everyone begins paying it forward.
Does Downtown Evansville Need Traffic Lights or Would Four-Way Stop Signs Do Just Fine? [Poll]
I have written several blogs about the traffic lights in downtown Evansville and how maddening they can be, especially at 4am when nobody else is around. As we all know, the lights are on timers, not triggers, and most are synchronized.
David Letterman’s Tribute to Robin Williams is The Best Yet [Video]
Many people are still trying to come to grips with the death last week of Robin Williams, maybe the greatest comedian of them all. But beyond that, we are learning much more about what kind of person Robin Williams was, which makes his death even more tragic, because he was a better person than he ever was a comedian.
Is It Legal to Record Police in the Performance of Their Duties? – Yes, Up to a Point
In light of the tragic shooting in Ferguson, Missouri, of 18-year-old Michael Brown, the debate about whether the general public can record a police officer during the performance of his or her duties has really heated up. The answer is yes, you can, but....
Watch Little Kids Tackle Giant Portions of Their Favorite Food [Video]
Just the other night, my son, Evan, said he wanted to eat an entire box of Kraft Mac & Cheese. I told him he would have to eat the whole thing and then.....reality set in. We all know that kids are VERY picky eaters, except when it comes to their favorite.
Evansville Otters Kick Off Second To Last Homestand of the Year This Weekend
One of my favorite times of the year is the start of Otters baseball at historic Bosse Field, and one of my least favorite times of the year is the end of the season. Time is running out to see our Evansvile Otters, but they will be home this weekend against the Washington Wild Things at 6:35pm Friday and Saturday and 5:05pm on Sunday.
Strange New Anti-Obesity Video Campaign – Is It Going Too Far Or Not Far Enough? You Decide [Video]
Obesity is one of THE most talked about topics today and everyone has an opinion. There have been many public service campaigns about obesity, some that get a lot of attention for various reasons, and some that get almost no attention. A new video campaign is raising more than a few eyebrows and some say it goes too far.
Hilarious Dancing Dog Compilation Will Make Your Wednesday [Video]
Who doesn't love dogs? The only thing better than having a dog is watching dogs dance. Dogs actually have pretty good rhythm, but more often than not, they are not dancing at all, just reacting to something that forces them to get their groove on.
Jon Responds to Fox News’ Shepard Smith’s ‘Coward’ Comment About Robin Williams
By now, we are all painfully aware of the tragic death of actor and comedian Robin Williams due to an apparent suicide. It also no secret now that Williams suffered greatly from depression over the years, which obviously became unbearable for the 63-year-old beloved comic genius.
Jon & Leslie Revisit Red Skelton’s Version of The Pledge of Allegiance [Video]
On this morning's show during our daily 'blow your mind facts' segment, one random fact was The Pledge of Allegiance being adopted by Congress in 1942 without the words "under God" until it was amended by Congress in 1954. The words, "under God", have been a hot button issue ever since they were adopted, with some saying the addition of those words makes the Pledge a prayer, wh
Using Drones to Photograph Weddings is Illegal
Hiring a photographer for your wedding is one of the most important decisions for your big day, but before you do, make sure how you want it photographed is legal. Wait....what? One of the hottest fads right now for wedding photography is the use of drones for spectacular overhead views.