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Do you start with your head or body? JJ starts with his face. JoAnne starts with her arms and shoulders. Jason starts with his hair.
Barry Sanders, Darren McCarty and Kirk Gibson joined Mark Bernstein on a new commercial for the Bernstein Law Firm during the Super Bowl. Mark, Barry and DMac join JJ & JoAnne to talk about making the commercial.
What started as a joke between to police departments ended up being 19 police agencies and hundreds of people from the surrounding Downriver communities showing up to the Woodhaven Sled Hill for a friendly completion! Congrats to Woodhaven PD for winning. Thanks to Det Thorburn from the Allen Park PD for joining JJ & JoAnne on the show to talk about the event.
It's the battle of Police Departments! It started when Woodhaven PD challenged Allen Park PD to a sled race on Woodhaven's Sledding Hill. Then Trenton and Brownstown PDs got involved and now it a battle for Police Dept. bragging rights!
Reports say that U of M Coach Jim Harbaugh will accept the job as the new Head Coach for the Minnesota Vikings. Nothing is confirmed but JJ & JoAnne went to our in house expert, Stoney from 97.1 The Ticket! If he does take the job, what's next for Michigan?
Is Matthew Stafford Elite? What is Egg Juice? These are two questions answered on the JJ & JoAnne After the Show Show.
Meat Loaf, the larger-than-life symbol of theatrical rock, has died at age 74.
His family posted the news on his Facebook page just before 3 a.m. ET on Friday. It said that his wife, Deborah, daughters Pearl and Amanda and close friends "have been with him throughout the last 24 hours." According to TMZ, he had recently become ill with COVID-19.
What are the best foods to eat as leftovers? JJ says his Sloppy JJ's are the best as leftovers. JoAnne says pizza and Jason says Taco Meat.
It's been a few weeks since JJ Got his rescue cat, Puppy. We had to get an update from him about how it's going. He says that they are getting along but his cat really wants to go outside. JJ is afraid that the cat hasn't been at his home long enough to have the cat remember that his home is its new home.
JJ Is getting a cat and he needs help naming him. Thanks to our awesome listeners, we have a ton of suggestions!
Our first podcast! JJ is not that thrilled to be doing this, but, we think we can bring him around to it. What will we call the podcast? What will we be talking about? These are just a few of the tings that we will be figuring out as we go.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco Brings his Nobody Does This Tour to the Little Caesars Arena on December 10th. JJ, JoAnne and Jason have a hilarious conversation with him about his new show, his new comedy tour and his time with Robert DeNiro on The Irishman.
JJ & JoAnne reveal a list with the top Disney songs of all time. Did your favorite make the list?
One of the 10 finalist for America's Best Bathroom is right here in Clarkston! The Fed Community has made it to the finals and WOW, are their bathrooms amazing! To vote, please go to HERE
Chicago is coming to DTE Sunday, July 25, bringing their greatest hits to their fans. The group is also celebrating 50 years since their iconic concerts at Carnegie Hall with a new box set.
Steve Lukather from Toto joins JJ & JoAnne to talk about the new, and as we find out final, Toto album. The album, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS, is out now and features their hits, Africa, Hold the Line and Rosanna. It's available on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Many businesses were hurt by the pandemic. One of the hardest hit is the service industry. Restaurants and Bars have been decimated. It's tough to hire help. Employers have gone as far as offering incentives for new employees. JJ & JoAnne talk with Steve Mallie of Mallie's Sports Bar in Southgate and what he is offering to new employees. If you're looking for a job at Mallie's, please go to their website www.malliesgrill.com
JJ & JoAnne, along with Senior Executive VP of Sports Tony Ortiz share their picks for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. Now we really don't know that much about the horses, we made our picks based on the horses names. Hopefully we win!
Senior Executive Vice-President of Finance on the JJ & JoAnne Show, Rick Bloom of Bloom Advisors is on to talk about an upcoming free webinars to help you with Financial Literacy.
According to a new survey, 42% of Americans say the have written poetry. JoAnne Purtan is our resident poet and she came up with this little limerick about the show.
In Riverview, a police officers first day on the job had him arresting a suspect that was pooping in front of a church. So, JJ & JoAnne with Jason share their first day on the job horror stories and they are something else!
It's been a long held secret. But now, JJ reveals what the ingredients are in his famous Sloppy JJ's!
Our friends at Metro Detroit Golfers (MDG) started as a small Facebook group and in a matter of months, exploded to over 40,000 members! Because of Covid, the in person Michigan Golf Show was cancelled so, MDG founders Mike Sullivan and Kyle Bogey have stepped up and are presenting a virtual golf show. The virtual show will take place March 11th-14th and features golf brands, golf courses and other golf related businesses in virtual booths with great deals on clubs, rounds of golf and golf vacations.
Attend the MDG Virtual Golf Show by going to metrodetroitgolfers.com
Bonnie Tyler has a new album, "The Best Is Yet to Come" had been pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now Bonnie feels ready to celebrate! Bonnie talks with JJ & JoAnne about her new album and we find out what she loves about Tik Tok.
According to a USA Today poll, the Detroit Riverfront Park was voted the best Riverfront park in America! CEO/President Mark Wallace joins JJ & JoAnne to talk about the honor and tell us what the Detroit Riverfront has to offer families in the area.
Steve Lukather of Toto joins JJ & JoAnne to talk about his new album 'I Found The Sun Again' which is out now! Lukather has played with just about ever music legend and he talks with us about working the likes of Joe Walsh, Ringo Star, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Steve Winwood and so many more.
Sr. Executive VP of Sports for the JJ & JoAnne Show, Tony Ortiz, joins the show for an update. Pitchers and Catchers have reported to Lakeland for Spring Training. How will the Tigers fair this year? The NHL is ready for the Outdoor Classic in lake Tahoe. The rink in on the 18th fairway of a golf course with a beautiful view of Lake Tahoe. Finally, Serena Williams lost in the opening round of the Australian Open. Is she finished?
We pay tribute to Art Cervi who played The World's Most Famous Clown, Bozo the Clown in the 60's and 70's. Art passed away at the age of 86. JJ & JoAnne with Jason remember the iconic performer who brought so much happiness and joy to kids all over the Detroit area!
Barstool Sports Dave "El Presidente" Portnoy is famous for his pizza reviews around the country. While he was in Detroit, he stopped at Fredi The Pizzaman in Melvindale for a slice of pizza. After trying the pizza, he gave it an 8.7 rating and declared the pizza the "best pizza in Detroit, without question."
Not only does Fredi make amazing pizza, he also does even more amazing work in raising money for Autism. His foundation Fredi The Pizzaman Foundation has raised over $40,000 for schools around Michigan!
From the game to the ending to the commercials and everything in between, JJ & JoAnne recap the Big Game where Tampa Bay beat Kansas City! What were our favorite commercials? How many people called off work on Monday? SVP of Sports Tony Ortiz joins us as well.
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Two of the most viral things the internet has to offer these days are Bernie Sanders memes and Sea Shanties sung on Tik Tok. So what happens when you mash the two together?
The news came down over the weekend that the Detroit Lions and QB Matthew Stafford have agreed to part ways, allowing Matthew to seek a trade. His wife, Kelly Stafford took to Instagram to show her appreciation for the city of Detroit. We show our appreciation for her and her family and for everything they have done to improve Metro Detroit.
Senator Bernie Sanders was the star of the inauguration. Actually, his mittens were the star. The picture of Sen. Sanders sitting with his arms folded and slouching has taken over the internet. JJ & JoAnne had fun talking about their favorites.
Senior Executive Vice President of Sports on the JJ & JoAnne Show, Tony Ortiz shares the breaking news that the Detroit Lions have hired Dan Campbell as the new head coach!
JJ & JoAnne talk with Doug North, the chairman of the North American International Auto Show about the cancellation of the 2021 Auto Show. Motor Bella is a new outdoor auto event that was scheduled to happen. With the auto show not happening, this will help fill the void as we look forward to the 2022 NAIAS.
We're back in the saddle for 2021! We discuss when it's time to throw out your real Christmas tree and when it's appropriate to take down the fake trees. Also, the new year means new resolutions. What is your New Year's Resolution? This week is the final week of Alex Trebek on Jeopardy. We pay tribute to the legend that we lost in 2020.
The yearly debate rages on... Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Some say yes, others say no way. We also talk about one father falling victim to the worst auto-correct in a text in history. While filming the new Mission Impossible movie, Tom Cruise goes mental when a few of the crew break COVID protocols. Thanks for waking up every morning to the JJ & JoAnne show on WOMC!!
Forty years ago today, John Lennon was shot dead outside his apartment in New York City. JJ & JoAnne remember where they were when they found out the news of his death. JJ was watching the Monday Night Football game and heard the now famous call from Howard Cosell. JoAnne was listening to her dad, Dick Purtan, on the radio. After his death, a vinyl that the shooter mark David Chapman owned of John Lennon's Double Fantasy has sold for over $1 million dollars. Tributes from George Harrison, Paul McCartney and Elton John are featured as well as actual news reports from local New York TV after the tragedy.
On this Giving Tuesday, we ask you to help out those who need it the most. JJ & JoAnne talk with Father Tim McCabe of the Pope Francis Center in Detroit. As they wait to move into their new permanent home, they are temporally setting up base at the TCF Center. If you DONATE TODAY, any monetary donation will be matched!
One of our favorite songs this time of year is from Adam Sandler. The Thanksgiving Song is iconic. We wanted to freshen it up a little to reflect the dumpster fire of a year known as 2020.
JJ & JoAnne with Jason Raithel pay tribute to Jeopardy host Alex Trebek. Also, today is the birthday of the USMC! And finally, we really loved the cover of Dream On by Kelly Clarkson. Thanks for listening!
Executive Vice President of Citizens, Karen Minghine joins JJ & JoAnne to kick off the Neighbors In Need campaign!
It's not even Halloween yet and hallmark is debuting new Christmas movies. JoAnne and Jason LOVE them and JJ thinks they are TERRIBLE!
It was on this date, October 21st, 2015 when Marty McFly and Doc Brown traveled from 1985 into the future to save Marty's family! JJ & JoAnne with Jason take a look back at the iconic movie.
JJ & JoAnne Producer Jason plays music trivia with his friends at Big League Brews in Taylor on Wednesday nights. A couple of weeks ago, Jason lost it for his team. This week, he redeems himself!
It's day one of Amazon Prime Day and we go shopping. We also hear from a guy who was stalked on a hike for over 6 minutes by a mama cougar protecting her cubs. Finally, JoAnne says her utensil drawer in her kitchen is a mess. Come to find out, it's more organized than most of our listeners!
The shocking news of rock legend Eddie Van Halen has been felt throughout the music world. JJ & JoAnne with Jason pay tribute to one of the greatest guitar players of all time. Rest in peace Edward Van Halen.
It was announced that the military will be instituting "Strategic and Aggressive Napping" to promote better sleep and mental health for soldiers. This prompted Detroit radio legend and JoAnne's dad, Dick Purtan to call in with his own story of him napping while in the Army.
The new season of Dancing with the Stars kicks off with Carol Baskin's dance. Did you check out the new Monday Night Football theme with Little Richard? JJ & JoAnne discuss all of this plus, we have a way you can make the now gone Taco Bell Mexican Pizza at home. Also, Paul Rudd tells the Millennials to mask up!
The festival of Arts, Beats and Eats has been cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19. However, The beats go on! That's right... This year there will be 20 shows throughout the weekend that you can enjoy from the comfort of your car! Plus experience you very own semi-private arts shows! Artists from Michigan and surrounding states will be presenting their art via ticketed event. Jon Witz of Arts, Beats and Eats explains how you can still enjoy the weekend festivities while socially distancing.
Carole Baskin will be on Dancing With The Stars, Chico the Parrot Sings Beyonce and Do You Follow Grocery Store Arrows?
Joe Biden has picked his VP candidate. College football is cancelled. The last Blockbuster in the world now offers a night in the store as an Air B-n-B and so much more with JJ & JoAnne!
John Garvie, a former Wyandotte Roosevelt high School teacher, has done something absolutely amazing. He gave all 298 Wyandotte seniors of the class of 2020, $100 gift cards! That's almost $30,000!!
The first treasure hunt is underway and JJ & JoAnne are hot on the trail of the two silver bars that are buried somewhere in Oakland County. Johnny Perri, who buried all of the treasure checks in with us to let us know if anyone has uncovered the first treasure. Learn more about upcoming hunts at Johnny's Treasure Quest.
What song has been played livei n concert more than any other song?? Here's a hint... It's a Detroit born artist.
What are some things that we say regularly in 202 that would make absolutley NO sense in 2019? JJ & JoAnne share their favorites.
Made right here in Detroit, Ellis Island Tea uses a secret family recipe to make their delicious Hibiscus Sweet Tea. Recently, Nailah Ellis, the owner of the company met with Kevin Hart and he invested in the black-owned Detroit company!