I've been on the air in East Texas since 1999, and in radio for my whole adult life. I've been single, married, and single again, and weeding through the dating apps as a single mom of three girls is quite the adventure. It all leads to one fun and embarrassing story after another for the radio show. We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and things that bother us and make us laugh and bawl our eyes out too. Faith, fitness, and family are really important to me, and I love shopping and sports too. My daughters crack me up and ask odd questions and challenge me, and you'll hear me talking about wild parental adventures with them too. Life is full and a little nuts, so let's hang out and do it together. It's better with friends, and sometimes vodka.
Jen Austin
Just How Vegan is Texas?
More people than ever are going for a plant-based diet, with ten million people in America categorizing themselves as vegan. And Texas is keeping pace with one of the best places in the country for vegan takeout.
The Movie ‘Selma’ Highlights Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy
Oprah helped produce the movie Selma six years ago, and the theme is timeless. It might be a good way to honor the Rev. Dr. King today, on the holiday that marks his legacy.
An NFL Story for Cowboy and Texan Fans to Appreciate
One player had a chance to make history this weekend in the NFL playoffs, but COVID derailed those plans. There are still reasons to watch, with a fun beverage.
7 Common Facemask Struggles And What To Do About Them
If you've had to pull down your facemask to lick your fingers so you can get the plastic produce bag to open at the grocery store, you are not alone. But there may be a fix.
Most of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in East Texas Pay More Than $50,000
The typical job pays $47,000, and a good portion of the fastest-growing ones are paying more than that. This could be a sign of good things to come to East Texas in 2021.
Single-Serve Wine Is Coming To Texas Stores
It will be the same palette-pleasing wine, but the size of the container will be changing. Instead of buying a large bottle, you'll be able to buy a much smaller container that's easier to polish off all by yourself.
98 Percent Of Us Will Fail To Complete These Easy Phrases
Let the ___ out of the bag.
That's easy, right? But 98 percent of people will miss at least one of these easy fill-in-the-blanks.
That's easy, right? But 98 percent of people will miss at least one of these easy fill-in-the-blanks.
How To Make Your Own Rotary Dial Smartphone
If you want to have a truly unique phone that none of your friends have, this is it. It's retro-cool, and you can make the rotary dial phone in just a few steps.
Baby Names in 2021 Will Have Magical Connections
For the past few years, baby names that end in "a" for girls or "n" for boys have been wildly popular. But this year, names like Olivia, Ava, Ethan, and Logan will have to move over for more magical and mythical choices.
Foods To Eat For Good Luck in 2021
Maybe we didn't eat enough noodles the last time New Year's Day rolled around, and that's what was wrong with 2020. More noodles this time! And black-eyed peas of course.
SNL Nails It With The ‘Christmas Morning’ Sketch
Apparently, there was some great stuff under the tree on Christmas morning...for everyone but poor ole Mom. The web is buzzing about SNL's holiday sketch, and we have a feeling East Texas moms might relate.
The Most Bizarre 150-Pound Order Mix-Up
Amazon delivered the wrong item to my house, and I wrapped it and put it under the tree, so we weren't aware of it until Christmas morning. It was a surprise on so many levels.