Tuesday, March 16, 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
Feb 26

Written by: Polly Wogg
2/26/2009 9:08 AM

12 more hopefuls sang their hearts out for a chance to make it to the TOP12.  The clear standout for the girls was 16 year old Allison Iraheta who took on Heart's "Alone."  Simon called her the one to watch.  On the guys side it was Adam Lambert closing the show with his rendition of the Stones hit "Satisfaction."  Simon was on the fence, saying the fans would either love it or hate.  The same could be said for Nick Mitchell who dressed as his alter ego Norman Gentle.  He was entertaining but Simon hopes he doesn't make it through to the next round. Early Favorite Matt Giraud picked the wrong song and may have hurt his chances to move on.  We'll find out which 3 had the highest votes tonight at 8.  My prediction - Allison, Adam and possibly Kris Allen who took on Michael Jackson's "Man In The Mirror" or Nick/Norman.


Dancing with the Stars hasn't even started yet and Jewel is already concerned about appearing on the show.  She has tendinitis in her knee from intense rehearsals.  She's on medication to knock down the swelling and will begin rehab.  She's just hoping to be healthy enough to dance when the show kicks off March 9th on ABC

 

The Jonas Brothers movie: A 3D experience is in theaters this weekend.  Check it out in DIGITAL 3D at both the Rome Cinemas and Glenwood Movie Plex in Oneida.

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