Zach Effrog

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.

Cute Kitten ‘Attacks’ Camera [VIDEO]

The old saying goes, "You don't know unless you try." And, this kitten did just that. This video has been making its rounds on the Internet. It is a video of a kitten that thought it could "attack" the camera, but it didn't quite go as planned...

Cat Really Doesn’t Like Singing Birthday Card [VIDEO]

Have you ever received a singing birthday card? You know, the ones you don't know have any sort of sound until you open them and they start playing a song or a sound effect? In this video, the singing birthday card is playing the 'happy birthday song' sung with cat meows. And, the cat in the house, well, needless to say, is not very impressed with the birthday card. Check it out. I thought it was

Bees Being Professionally Removed from a Home [VIDEO]

This guy had a major problem with bees. He didn't want to kill the bees. So, he had them professionally removed from his house. According to the video's description, the whole removing process took five hours and 50,000 bees were saved. The video is pretty interesting. The person removing the bees used a vacuum to remove them from inside the walls of the house. According to the end of the video,

A Barking Bird? [VIDEO]

Only dogs bark, right? Well, this video has proven that theory wrong. Here is a video of a barking bird. Yup, a barking bird. The description of the video say, "This barking bird makes for a great watchdog." Honestly, if you didn't see the bird, you would think it is a watchdog. Check it out.

Turning a Tiny Apartment in NYC into a Palace [VIDEO]

The guy in this video definitely knows how to save and utilize space. He customized his 500 sq. ft. apartment in East Village in New York City and turned it into a castle. He has great ideas and I like how he recycled an old cooking pot and turned it into the bathroom sink. I also really like all the hidden-storage aspects of the apartment, especially in the kitchen. I was very impressed. Could yo

Carrie Underwood Wins Big Frog 104’s Sexiest Vegetarian in Country Music Poll [RESULTS]

On Thursday, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) conducted a survey to find the sexiest celebrities. And, on that list were Carrie Underwood, Emmylou Harris, Shania Twain and Kellie Pickler. Unfortunately, none of them won the PETA poll. So, we decided to have our own poll of just the country stars listed above. And, after about three days of voting, you, the listeners and the reade

MWPAI Arts Festival Continues Through July 4 [PHOTOS]

Yesterday, I was able to visit the Munson-Williams-Procotr Arts Institute Sidewalk Art Show part of the Institute's Arts Festival. And, I have to say, the artistic talent that we have in this area is beyond amazing. I looked around for a while and the photos, paintings, drawings and sculptures are great. I was fortunate enough to have my photo accepted into the art show this year. And, I was very

Who’s the Sexiest Vegetarian in Country Music? [POLL]

As the in-house vegan at Big Frog 104, I get a lot of questions from my fellow co-workers. There's always the classic, "How do you get your protein?" Or, "Don't you miss meat or cheese?" And, "Why would give up meat? It's so good." I have been living my meat-free, egg-free, dairy-free lifestyle for about five years...

Today is Sunglasses Day [VIDEO]

Here is a wonderful day, in my opinion. We are paying tribute to something that many of us take for granted. When the sun comes out and everything is too bright to see clearly, you reach for your trusty sunglasses. The interesting thing about sunglasses is that they are not only functional, they have become a fashion trend. It seems, these days, the bigger the sunglasses the more fashionable. Pers

Cat’s Perspective: How to Walk a Human [VIDEO]

I should have said, "Cat's Purrrrspective," right? Anyway, if there are any cats reading this, here are instruction on how to take your human for a walk. There are step-by-step instructions on how to properly walk your human. Remember, cats: not everyone is purrrfect, so try your best. You can always watch the video again and take notes. Enjoy, cats!

Bear Cub Gets Stuck in Garage, Gets Out Safely [VIDEO]

The first thing that popped into my head while watching this was what Yogi Bear used to always say: "I'm smarter than the average bear!" Although the bear cub got stuck in the garage, the cub and the mother both have really smart ideas. First, the mother bear, I assume it's the mother, opens the garage door. Not only does that show a bear's strength, it shows just how smart they are, too

Oneida County Public Market–Zach’s Weekly Snaps [PHOTOS]

Last year at this time, I visited the Oneida County Public Market for the first time. Since it has expanded, I have not visited. Saturday was a nice day and I needed produce, so I decided to visit the public market once again. And, I'm glad I did. It has everything for every taste. There's, of course, fruits and vegetable and there's jewelry, bread, honey, cheese, meat, crafts and even fresh-squeezed lemonade. The Oneida County Public Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Utica's Union Station. Today, I would like to share with you my photos from my trip to the public market. This week's theme--The Oneida County Public Market.