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Matt Herkimer

I'm the last of the original Frog squad having been here doing morning since 1988 (With the exception of the first year when I did the 3-7 shift). The reasons I've stayed so (too) long? I love the area, I love country music, I appreciate my beloved co-workers and no one else will hire me.

 My favorite movies are "Casablanca", "Citizen Kane" and anything with the Marx Brothers. Musically I'm all over the board but I do harbor a soft spot for late 80's-early 90's country as in Rosanne Cash, Dwight Yoakam, Mavericks, Kathy Mattea, Rodney Crowell and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

 In my spare time I like to golf, hit the antique stores ( I collect old magazines), work out at the gym, watch classic movies and eat ice cream. I also do a lot of bird-watching but it sounds like a geeky thing to do so I won't mention it.

 My goals include staying at the Frog til they drag me out kicking and screaming, see my daughter marry well and live to see (and utilize) the first effective hair-regrowth treatment. 


 My radio career began in Watertown NY at Froggy 97. From there it was a trip across country from a Froggy station in Ohio and another in Kentucky. I tried being normal at a station in Arizona but I've always been a frog at heart. I was born a loooong time ago in Gananoque Ontario Canada. I've called the US my home since 1995.

In my spare time I love to play golf, when it's not snowing or Texas Hold Em poker. I'm a reality freak. I TIVO everything from Idol to Big Brother.

As far as country music goes, I'm a junkie. I love Keith Urban and Sugarland and enjoy anything with a great message.

 MORNING MOMENTS Minimize
Sep 29

Written by: Polly Wogg
9/29/2008 4:42 PM

Congrats to Cheryl Gran of Remsen.  She got Star Struck this morning at 7:10 and won 4 tix to see Carrie Underwood at the OnCenter in Syracuse Oct 18th.  She's also a newcomer to country music and Big Frog 104...so welcome.  We'll draw another name to get Star Struck tomorrow morning.  If you're not signed up yet, click on the star struck logo on the home page and register to win.

Also congrats to Beth Vrendenburg of Blossvale who is qualified for the CMA flyaway.  She was caller 10 at 9 this morning when she heard a song from the CMA nominee of the day.  More winners at 2 and 5 this afternoon.  Don't forget to watch WUTR Entertainment Tonight at 7 tonight for tomorrow's CMA nominee of the day

Kellie Pickler has a new CD in stores tomorrow titled appropriately "Kellie Pickler."  It has her new song "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" along with a song written by Carrie Underwood.  It's a good album that sounds a little different than her first CD.  If you're a Pickler fan, you'll like this album.

Leann Rimes rocked the house during her sold out show at Turning Stone Saturday.  WHAT A VOICE.  Hope you had the opportunity to see her.

Sugarland is coming to the Turning Stone Oct 16th.  The show is sold out but you can win tickets.  Just tell us 5 things you want to do-oo-oo-oo-oo before you die.  Your own bucket list.  1 lucky winner will not only get tickets to the show but backstage as well to meet Ashton Shephard, Kellie Pickler and Sugarland.

Sad news out of Hollywood ...icon Paul Newman passed away Friday.  We had a tribute to the late actor this morning with clips from some of his blockbuster films including Cool Hand Luke, The Color of Money, Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid and SlapShot which was filmed in part at the Utica Aud.  He'll be greatly missed

Eagle Eye topped the box office this weekend beating out Burn After Reading...a movie Matt watched this weekend.  A good film but not the typical Brad Pitt.

Tune in tomorrow for Dancing with the Stars recap and another chance to get Star Struck at 7:10.

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