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.
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The Dreaded Awkward Handshake [VIDEO]
I know it's happened to me plenty of times: you go to shake someone's hand, and something goes wrong. Either your hands don't meet in the right spot, causing one of you shake fingers instead of a hand. Or, when you go for a handshake, the other person throws out a fist for a fist bump and you don't have time to change your hand positioning. You both know it's awkward, but nobody says a word about
Grandma Plays a Mean Electric Guitar [VIDEO]
If you're looking for a new guitar player for your band, you might want to consider this woman. Her name is Mary Ho and she can play a mean electric guitar. According to her website, she is 73 years old and she lives in Singapore. She started learning to play the guitar when she was 60. (That's good to hear--there's still time for me!) Pretty impressive stuff. Can your grandmother play the guitar?
“Inspector Gadget” Theme Song Played on Bottles [VIDEO]
I'll go on record and say that the "Inspector Gadget" cartoon TV theme is my favorite. Why? I'm not sure other than it has a great beat. Check out this video. It takes the theme song and puts a spin on it. This guy can play the "Inspector Gadget" theme on bottles perfectly. What's your favorite cartoon theme song?
Left-Side-Of-The-Bed Sleepers ‘More Cheerful’
We've all heard it: "Looks like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." And, it seems, there is truth to that statement. According to a study conducted by UK hotel chain Premier Inn, those who sleep on the left side of the bed are "more cheerful" and left-side sleepers are "more positive and capable of tackling heavy workloads and a stressful day ahead.&quo
Very Talented Person Making Iced Tea [VIDEO]
How do you make iced tea? Well, if you are like me, you just buy it pre-made, right? OK. So, if you absolutely have to make it, what do you do? Brew the tea and add ice. Pretty easy. Check out this very talented person making iced tea in this video. Not only is he making the tea, he can spin while he's doing it. Pretty impressive stuff. Even with practice, I couldn't do this--that's for sure.
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Acrobatic Dog Gets Toy Out of Tree [VIDEO]
Here's the scenario: you're playing fetch with your dog, and, you throw his toy a little too far and it gets stuck in a tree. What to do? If it were me, I would get a stick and try to hit the toy out of the tree. But, not the dog in this video. Instead of just leaving the toy in the tree, this dog jumps up the tree and grabs the toy. It's very impressive.
Door-Holding Etiquette [VIDEO]
We've all had it happen--we are doing the polite thing by holding the door open for someone, but the person we are holding the door for seems to be taking a really, really long time getting to the door. It's that awkward holding-the-door-for-somebody-who-is-too-far-away situation. Here's a pretty funny video from an Australian comedy show called "The Micallef Program" describing this sa
Many Ways to Wear a Scarf [VIDEO]
'Tis the season for cold weather. And, when you reach for your coat and gloves, don't forget your scarf. But, if you want to wear your scarf, then you run into the dilemma of how to tie it. Have no fear. Here's a video of 25 different ways to wear your scarf. Whether you wear a scarf to make a fashion statement or just wear it to keep warm, this video has a style you'll enjoy. For me, when I wear
Zach’s Favorite Stories of 2011 – My Top 5
Over the past year, I have written many stories. They have ranged from stories about celebrities to stories about survey, and, my always favorite, stories about animals. What I wanted to do to wrap up 2011 and ring in the new year, is share my favorite stories I have written this year. The stories I picked for my "Top 5" are stories that I found to be enjoyable to write, topics that were near and dear to me and stories that you, the readers, shared your thoughts about. I hope you enjoy.
Siren Sounds During “Speak Now” Part of a Wedding [VIDEO]
So, if you have been to a wedding lately, or just seen one on TV or in the movies, at some ceremonies, the person who is marrying the couple will say, "Speak now, or forever hold you peace," in regards to if someone does not agree with the couple getting married. Now, usually, nobody at a wedding will say anything. They will let the couple get married in peace. Well, not the couple in th
Zach’s Favorite Viral Video Of 2011 [VIDEO]
With the year coming to an end in just a few short day, I decided to share on of my favorite viral video of 2011. I have not posted this video previously because I wanted to wait until it was closer to the end of the year. So, in the video is a a guy dancing. He's got some pretty great moves. Then, as you watch the video, a second guy comes in who has even better dance moves. I've watched this vid
Season’s Greetings From The Animals Of YouTube And Zach Effrog [VIDEO]
One of my favorite things to blog about for Big Frog 104 is funny, interesting, cute, amazing, captivating and riveting animals. Here's a video I hope you enjoy on this Christmas day. From me and the animals of YouTube.com, Happy Holidays.