Big Frog 104 is no stranger to Zach. A native to the Utica area, he has grown up listening to the best and most country. And, now, as fate would have it, he’s working there. Having graduated with a B.A. in journalism, Zach Effrog has made a perfect fit to the Big Frog 104 crew. He’s on every early morning from 12 a.m.--6 a.m., and takes your song requests via email: zach@bigfrog104.com. Whether it’s country music news or the ‘useless knowledge you need to get you through your early morning’, Zach has it covered. And, he’s always there making sure that you get the best and most country.
Zach Effrog
‘Cute Kid’ of the Day Reacts to Jack-in-the-Box [VIDEO]
We are all used to the reactions when a jack-in-the-box pops up--it's usually a kids screaming because they are scared. But, the reaction from our 'Cute Kid' of the day is priceless. Check it out. Does a jack-in-the-box still scare you?
Chef Sings to Birthday Girl [VIDEO]
We've all been to a restaurant where the staff of the establishment comes out and sings a birthday song to someone, right? Well, have you ever heard the chef sing? The chef at this restaurant is amazing! According to the description of the YouTube video, the person who is recording told the cook it was a friend's birthday. This is the song he sang to her. Pretty amazing.
Zach Learns to Tie a Bow Tie from Greg Splashin’ McShea
Greg teaching me how to tie a bow tie.
Yes, I have learned the art of tying a bow tie. Some may be thinking, "Well, Zach, that's not a big deal." To that I say, these darn things are really, really hard to tie. I mean, really, really hard to tie. To the rescue came Big Frog 104's very own Greg Splashin' McShea.
Celebrating Squirrels Today [VIDEO]
People always say there's a holiday for everything, and today is no exception. Why? Well, today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. A day to relish the greatness of these quick, long-tailed creatures.
A Hidden Underground Pool [VIDEO]
With these bitterly cold temperatures seeming like they are staying forever, my mind can't help but wander to the joy and excitement of the summer season. And, in addition to being able to walk outside of your house without having to wear 35 different clothing layers, another great part about summer is swimming. But, what to do if you have a small space and want a swimming pool? Buy one of those i
Cat Has a Big Stealing Problem [VIDEO]
We know that people can steal things, but what about animals? Can they steal things? Well, in this video, that question is answered with an unequivocal, "Heck yeah they can." From the Animal Planet show Must Love Cats, here's a story called "The Klepto Kitty." The cat steals everything from underwear to a sponge. Check out this video to see how he does it.
Pogo Stick Tricks [VIDEO]
There's no way you can get me on a pogo stick. When I was a kid, I tried it, and fell right off. I find it not to be a very fun toy. But, after watching this video, it makes pogo sticks look like the coolest things in the world. Check out these pogo stick tricks.
Pretty Cool Card Trick [VIDEO]
I don't know about you, but I love a good card trick. Well, I must say that any magic trick is pretty interesting. And, even after the trick is explained, if I try to do it, I can't figure it out. That's why I think magic tricks are pretty amazing, especially card tricks. Here's a card trick done by Magician James Galea. The card trick was done on The Ellen Degeneres Show a few years ago. Check it
Dog Watching Video on YouTube [VIDEO]
What happens when dogs watch YouTube? Well, this dog seems to be really curious as to what the heck is going on. Check it out. It's pretty funny.
A Capsule Hotel [VIDEO]
Have you ever heard of the term, "Capsule Hotel"? I know I didn't. But, the concept is pretty interesting. Pretty much, a capsule hotel is a hotel stripped down to basics. A place to put your shoes, shower and sleep. That's it. The one featured in this video is a 9-hour capsule hotel--1 hour to shower, 7 hours to sleep and 1 hour to rest. This capsule hotel is in Japan. Check out the vid
Turning a Kitchen Into a Musical Instrument [VIDEO]
So, if I said to you, "Turn your kitchen into a musical instrument," what would you do? My first thought would be to revert to my toddler years and hit a spoon against a frying pan to make a drum-like sound. But, not this guy in the video. He goes one step further than just hitting a spoon against a frying pan. He turns his whole kitchen into an instrument. He uses everything from a can
Even Professional Bowlers Have Bad Days [VIDEO]
Well, the title says it all. The guy in this video just isn't having the best day of his bowling career. The bowler's name is Josh Blanchard. The commentator says it all: "It's like hitting ice." If you've ever been bowling, you know the lanes are like ice. Are you a good bowler?