NAKED SWIMMING…If you were a teenage boy in any number of Chicago high schools, your swim coach made you guys do this back in the day. And yet, no parent ever questioned it?  How did this go on as long as it did?  Hard to believe nowadays, right?   

TAYLOR WAS FLAT?…Taylor Swift sang on Dancing with the Stars last night, but some folks said she wasn’t so hot. What did you think?

CARRIE UNDERWOOD… is she in love?  What happened the last time she ate meat? Will she have her own Carrie Underwood day when she comes to Joe’s in December?  Check out our podcast and keep listening for your chance to win tickets! 

PATRICK KANE…what was he doing at the Miley Cyrus show?   How can you help the Special Olympics?  Patrick does, and you could win the chance to meet him OR win the Grand Prize…a 2010 Chevy Equinox.   Go to www.allstarsalute.com  for more details and who knows?  They could announce your name at the Hawks game on November 13^th is when it happens! Tickets are only available til Sunday!

PAUL SR FROM AMERICAN CHOPPER…how come he didn’t marry Sandra Bullock like the other motorcycle guy?  What did he really think of Kate Gosselin?  And what’s the drama all about on the new season of American Chopper?  And is he SINGING?  Check it out here at US99.com

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK….

The secret sound at 6:20 for DIERKS BENTLEY TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR DIERKS BENTLEY  TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR YOUR “clip of carrie” for Carrie Underwood tickets!

HULK HOGAN! 

THE DREAM LADY ON YOUR HALLOWEEN NIGHTMARES FRIDAY! 

THE STARS OF PARANORMAL ACTIVITY!

DIERKS BENTLEY!

LORRIE MORGAN! 

And more!

LISA DENT’S PET OF THE WEEK IS A HERO! Red actually was injured while trying to protect his owner during a break in.  Red is a special needs pet, but this 7 year old pit bull is clearly a loyal guy.  773 687 4712 is the number to call if you can share your home with Red, or visit www.pawschicago.org.

TEN SECONDS TO VENT ABOUT THE BEARS…another heartbreaking loss yesterday.  How are you coping?  What do you think is the problem?

SEXY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES…for KIDS?????…are you seeing a lot of little girls with fishnets?  Does this bother you?

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK….

The secret sound at 6:20 for DIERKS BENTLEY TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR DIERKS BENTLEY TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR YOUR “clip of carrie” for Carrie Underwood tickets!

JENNIE FINCH!

CARRIE UNDERWOOD!

HULK HOGAN!

DIERKS BENTLEY!

JOE NICHOLS!

LORRIE MORGAN!

And more!

HANDSHAKES…how important are they to you?  Do you think yours measures up?

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY…they say this is one of the scariest movies you have ever seen.  Will you see it?  If you have, how is it affecting you?

SWINE FLU AND YOU…Thanks to our CDC expert who joined us today to dispel the many myths about flu season and the difference between the H1N1 and the regular flu. How do you know which is which?  Listen to our podcast for all of her great information here at US99.com.  The main thing you can do…WASH YOUR HANDS and stay home if you are sick!!!

SHANIA…She’s back!  What’s her message to Taylor Swift?  To the fans about her new music?  Shania has a message for you! Hear her words at here.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

The secret sound at 6:20 for GRETCHEN WILSON TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR RODNEY ATKINS TICKETS!

TIM MCGRAW TICKETS FOR HIS UPCOMING SOLD OUT SHOW AT JOE’S BAR!!!  LISTEN FOR YOUR TIDIBIT OF TIM!

COMEDIAN JEFFREY ROSS in STUDIO TOMORROW!

TANYA TUCKER!

And more!

Among the hot costume HALLOWEEN COSTUMES…s this season, Bernie Madoff, Gossip Girl and Mad Men characters. How about the Redneck Facebook?

LISA DENT WILL BUY ANYTHING…while at the gas station yesterday, a salesman talked Lisa into buying his handy-dandy cleaner that you can ONLY buy at Auto shows. Most of you told us you can buy the same stuff at the DOLLAR STORE. Who else has been charmed by the sales guy into buying something you didn’t need?

GARTH IN VEGAS…He’s out of retirement and headed for the Wynn Hotel this fall. Will you go?

GARBAGE…Lisa is also having trouble getting her trash picked up. What should she do?

RODNEY ATKINS…was at the Victory Junction Camp today but took the time to talk to us. He tells us he’s writing every day and he feels it’s some of his best stuff ever. Don’t miss him Saturday night in Grayslake at the Lake County Fair Expo Center. Get more info at www.lcfair.net or 847 680 7207. Tickets are $25 and parking is FREE!

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

The secret sound at 6:20 for GRETCHEN WILSON TICKETS!

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR RODNEY ATKINS TICKETS!

TIM MCGRAW TICKETS FOR HIS UPCOMING SOLD OUT SHOW AT JOE’S BAR!!! LISTEN FOR YOUR TIDIBIT OF TIM!

COMEDIAN JEFFREY ROSS in STUDIO FRIDAY!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES “JOHN THE GARDENER” JESSE METCALFE!

WHAT DO TO ABOUT THE FLU? WE’LL HAVE EXPERT ADVICE.

TANYA TUCKER!

And more!

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS TUESDAY OCTOBER 13th 2009

FARMER DON YOUNG…His giant gourd, at 1,658 POUNDS, won the Half moon bay 36th annual world championship pumpkin weigh off in California this week. What is his secret?

12 SIGNS YOUR DATING A LOSER…Do your friends hate him? Is he a freeloader? Do his coworkers hate him? Sorry girls, but he’s got to go! See the complete list on our blog at US99com.

AREN’T THE KIDS SUPPOSED TO CALL WHEN THEY NEED A RIDE? Not the parents? Is this a trend that’s growing? Is it illegal, or is it just a bad example for the kids? You decide.

LISA DENT’S PET OF THE WEEK….is Bailey, an 8year old shepherd/pit bull/terriermix who likes belly rubs. If you have a loving home for him, contact PAWS at www.pawschicago.org or go to Lisa Dent’s webpage. Fur ball tickets are also on sale if you’d like to attend the upcoming fundraiser at the Drake Hotel on November 13th!

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR RODNEY ATKINS TICKETS!

RODNEY ATKINS!

TIM MCGRAW TICKETS FOR HIS UPCOMING SOLD OUT SHOW AT JOE’S BAR!!! LISTEN FOR YOUR TIDIBIT OF TIM!

COMEDIAN JEFFREY ROSS in STUDIO FRIDAY!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES “JOHN THE GARDENER” JESSE METCALFE!

TOM ARNOLD!

And more!

TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS MONDAY OCTOBER 12^TH 2009

DONNY OSMOND…is having a ball on Dancing with the Stars, even though Kim is a workhorse.  Will he faint like Marie did?  When his kids watch, how do they feel?  Watch tonight on ABC 7 Chicago!

TAYLORMANIA CONTINUES…with 2 sold out shows, the teen queen rocked the house at the Allstate this weekend!  Congrats to our winner Vicky, who picked up a chance to “flyaway” and see Taylor on tour in 2010! We’re not sure who’s more excited…Vicky, or her 12 year old son who is IN LOVE with Taylor!

TAYLOR SWIFT…her busy weekend didn’t keep her from getting up early to chat with Lisa and Ray!  Taylor shared her thoughts on Chicago pizza, the crowds at her concerts, her upcoming movie and Taylor Lautner…what’s up?  Find out here at US99.com in our podcast section.

GREG OLSEN REVIEWS COUPLES RETREAT….It was the #1 movie at the box office this past weekend and one of our favorite Chicago Bears gave us his Monday morning movie review.  It’s a thumbs up for Greg!  Hear his thoughts in our podcast!

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING NEXT WEEK…

The secret sound at 6:20 for LUKE BRYAN TICKETS!

LISTEN BETWEEN 7 AND 8 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A TAYLOR SWIFT FLYAWAY!

LISTEN FOR THE PHRASE THAT PAYS FOR RODNEY ATKINS TICKETS!

RODNEY ATKINS!

TIM MCGRAW TICKETS FOR HIS UPCOMING SOLD OUT SHOW AT JOE’S BAR!!!  LISTEN FOR YOUR TIDIBIT OF TIM!

COMEDIAN JEFFREY ROSS!

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES “JOHN THE GARDENER” JESSE METCALFE!

TOM ARNOLD!

And more!

VAMPIRES HATE GARLIC, BUT THE FLU HATES…ONIONS!?!…Lisa Dent’s mother has heard through the internet that if you want to avoid the H1N1 this year, you should put onions in every room in the house.  Have your heard about this and are you willing to try this “wives tale”?

FACEBOOK FRIEND YOUR KIDS BOYFRIENDS…Ray’s teenage daughter’s boyfriend has become his “friend” on Facebook.  Is this wise for either of them?

LUKE BRYAN…One of the sexiest men in Nashville is coming to town for one of our 8 shows at Joe’s on the 13th(Tuesday night!) .  Being that he recently made a “hot list”, we wondered…  who would he say is the hottest girl in country?  What would his wife say?  And how is life with an 18 month old little boy?  Listen to our podcast here on US99.com.

HOW AM I DOING…these 4 words could save your marriage.  HOMEWORK ASSIGMENT FOR THE MARRIED FOLKS-we need at least 5 of you to ask the question tonight, then report back to us tomorrow morning by 8am.
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING TOMORROW…

The secret sound at 6:20 for ZAC BROWN BAND TICKETS !

TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS WITH A “TIDBIT OF TAYLOR”!  FRONT ROW SEATS AND MEET AND GREETS TOMORROW!!  OMG!!!!!

KELLIE PICKLER IN STUDIO TOMORROW AT 8AM!

NASCAR’S GREG BIFFLE!

CHET COPPOCK!

CORBIN BLEU!

AND MORE!

DOOR TO DOOR DRY CLEANERS,ETC…Are you noticing more and more people selling things at your home?  Are you weary of them?  Should you be?

TOP 10 WAYS TO AVOID A SPEEDING TICKET…do you think they work?  Check them out on our blog!

DELAY ON DANCING…well, not anymore.  Do you think it was a good move for him to go on Jimmy Kimmel?
HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

The secret sound at 6:20 for ZAC BROWN BAND TICKETS !

TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS WITH A “TIDBIT OF TAYLOR”!  2nd ROW SEATS AND MEET AND GREETS TOMORROW!!

MORE TAYLOR TIX WITH THE TAYLOR SWIFT DOUBLE PLAY! LISTEN FOR 2 TAYLOR SONGS BACK TO BACK FOR ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN AFTER 8AM!

KELLIE PICKLER IN STUDIO FRIDAY!

LUKE BRYAN!

NASCAR’S GREG BIFFLE!

CORBIN BLEU!

CHRIS YOUNG!

CHET COPPOCK!

JEWEL!

And more!

KELLY OSBOURNE…is wowing us on Dancing with the Stars!  What’s her take on the supposed Carter /Osbourne family feud? And why does she think “All Actors are Liars”?  Listen here in our podcast.

FIRST NAME PREJUDICE….Are there names that change your opinion of someone? For instance, if you once were dumped by someone with the name Chris, does it make you dislike everyone with that name?

LETTERMAN’S ENDLESS APOLOGY… last night Dave had more to say with a public apology to his wife.  Did you think it was necessary to share such a private moment with the world?

PAWS PET OF THE WEEK…1 year old Jilly the cat is looking for a forever home.  If that’s you and your family, go to www.pawschicago.org <http://www.pawschicago.org>  or check Lisa Dent’s pet of the week webpage.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK…

The secret sound at 6:20 for ZAC BROWN BAND TICKETS !

TAYLOR SWIFT TICKETS WITH A “TIDBIT OF TAYLOR”!  3rd ROW SEATS AND MEET AND GREETS TOMORROW!!

MORE TAYLOR TIX WITH THE TAYLOR SWIFT DOUBLE PLAY!  LISTEN FOR 2 TAYLOR SONGS BACK TO BACK FOR ANOTHER CHANCE TO WIN AFTER 8AM!

KELLIE PICKLER IN STUDIO FRIDAY!

LUKE BRYAN!

CORBIN BLEU!

And more!