I'm native of New Hartford, raised in Utica and have been involved in broadcasting since 1967 in a number of on and off air capacities. For the past 25-plus years I have hosted and co-hosted the morning show on WFRG (Big Frog 104).Married with one daughter my hobbies include golfing. travel, history, reading, going to the gym, movies and music. We have 2 cats, Fenway and Parker so you can probably guess which baseball team I follow. Sorry Yankee fans.
Matt Herkimer
Tattoos Becoming More Common
It used to be that only men had tattoos and most of them seemed to have gotten them in the service. Now, more and more men--and women--are getting inked and, according to the New York Times, the majority of those getting inked are happy with their decision. There are a couple of downsides however.
Cat and Mouse Best Buddies [VIDEO]
Does anyone (besides me) remember the old "Tom and Jerry" cartoons? Tom, the cat, tried everything he could think of to catch Jerry, the mouse, so he could enjoy a flavorful morsel of his favorite food. Not all cats, however, look at mice as something to be eaten witness this best buddy duo.
Carrie Underwood Opens Twitter Account For Her Dogs
You would think Carrie Underwood would be too busy to do something like this. Carrie and hubby Mike Fisher have opened a Twitter account for their dogs Ace and Pennyamazon.com complete with pictures and captions of the pooches in action. Check out the hilarious tweets.
Best Free (Or Real Cheap) iPhone Apps For Kids
Keeping the kids occupied while you go about your shopping or on road trips can be a challenge, an even bigger challenge if you want them to be learning at the same time. Parenting.com has come up with a list of cool iPhone apps for kids that are free or really cheap that they say will keep your kids productively occupied. What are they?
Miranda Lambert Makes Child’s Wish Come True, Visits Animal Shelter [VIDEO]
Miranda Lambert is a well known animal activist with a special place in her heart for rescuing abandoned animals. When 6-year old Riley Weinberger learned Miranda was going to appear in concert near the Big Dog Ranch Rescue facility where she volunteers in West Palm Beach, Florida she hatched a plan to get Miranda into the shelter for a visit. Check it out.
Best Foods To Eat While You Are Driving
Texting while driving? A no-no. Using a cell phone while driving? Dangerous. But how about eating while driving. While there is no law against it--so far--there are some foods that are safer than others to consume while behind the wheel. Which ones?
Dad Shaves His Beard, Shocks Daughter [VIDEO]
When a man grows a beard it may take some getting used to. When he shaves it off it again takes some time to adjust. This little girl had probably never seen daddy without his bushy beard so when he decided to shave it off it came as a shock to her. Did she say, "Daddy, you look so much younger"? Not quite.
British Singer Covers, Slows Down Taylor Swift’s “I Knew You Were Trouble” [VIDEO]
Pop artists covering country hits is nothing new. Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" was covered by Whitney Houston and the Buck Owen's classic "Act Naturally" was given the pop treatment by none other than the Beatles. Now an English artist, Jessie J, has not only covered but given a whole new treatment to Taylor Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble". Give a listen
Master Chef Junior Premiering Friday on FOX [VIDEO]
When I was a kid my cooking skills were limited to throwing a hot dog into a pan of boiling water. The kids on the new FOX reality show "Masterchef Junior", debuting Friday, are apparently somewhat more skilled in the kitchen. It's described as a cooking competition between 24 kids ages 8 to 13. From the looks of the trailer they're pretty good. Check it out.
Jon Gosselin Waiting Tables, Bartending At Pennsylvania Restaurant [VIDEO]
The world of reality TV has made ordinary people into well known celebrities but the result doesn't always turn out the way they expect. Take the case of Jon Gosselin, half of the reality show "Jon and Kate Plus 8", which ran for six seasons on TLC. After he and Kate divorced Jon has had a problem finding a steady job. What's he doing now?
Comedian Louis C.K. Blasts “Toxic” Smartphones [VIDEO]
Louis.C.K is a funny guy but even a comedian gets a little serious sometimes especially when talking about a subject that they find annoying. In this case the subject that has gotten under his skin is smartphones. He recently went on a rant while guesting on the Conan O'Brien show about what he thinks is the "toxic" effect of these phones on kids.
A-Capella Singers Try Harmonizing on Roller Coaster [VIDEO]
If you have ever been on a roller coaster you know it 's hard enough trying to talk much less sing. A Southern California a-capella group, the Moon Rays, recently gave it a go on the Six Flags Magic Mountain Full Throttle. How'd they do? Judge for yourself!