Thursday, March 11, 2010
Matt & Polly Wogg in the Morning Minimize

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
Jan 9

Written by: Polly Wogg
1/9/2009 9:02 AM

Clint Black is following in Trace Adkins' footsteps.  He'll join the 2009 cast of Celebrity Apprentice.  On his team; Andrew Dice Clay, Tom Green, Dennis Rodman, former football star Herschel Walker, R&B singer Brian McKnight, Scott Hamilton and Monster Garage Star Jesse James.  They'll go up against the women who include Joan & Melissa Rivers, Khloe Kardashian, Annie Duke among others.  The new season kicks off March 1st on NBC.


Randy Owen and a photo team from People Magazine had to take cover when a tornado threatened his ranch where they were scheduled for a photo shoot.  The group, which had been taking pictures around Randy's hometown of Fort Payne Alabama had just arrived at Randy's farm when sirens went off.  As the storm moved closer, Randy and the photogs headed to Randy's basement.  Fortunately the tornado never touched down.  The photos from the hectic day will appear in People's county music issue on newstands Feb 9th.


Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend have reportedly collaborated on a song.  John Mayer took a love poem she wrote about him for Christmas, wrote music to it and recorded it.  No word the name of the song or whether John will release it as a single.  Maybe it's just a song between the 2 love birds.

 


Hollywood is rolling out the red carpet once again for the Golden Globe Awards.  John Travolta is nominated for his song in the animated movie "Bolt."  He is not expected to attend as his family continues to grieve over the loss of his son Jett.

 

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