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
It’s a New Way to TP a Neighbor’s House
With extra time at home now, this pandemic offers a perfect opportunity to check on a neighbor and drop off a clean and wholesome gift.
Social Distancing Could Be The New Norm
Maintaining a continuous 6-foot barrier around ourselves is nearly impossible, but after all of this, it seems like more people than ever will probably try. And it may change how we look at crowds, at least for a little while.
7 Things That Are Incredibly Comforting And We Don’t Know Why
It's really hard to focus on stress and anxiety when there's a cat purring in your ear. Cat purrs and the sound of Bob Ross's voice are two strangely comforting things that we need more of right now.
East Texas Is Going To Be Cleaner Than Ever
While public places are being scrubbed and disinfected at a record pace, the extra time at home is forcing a bunch of us to get after projects we've been neglecting, like the master closet. It's a small silver lining, but we'll take it.
How To Know If It’s Just Allergies
There's one big difference between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms, and recognizing it can help put your mind at ease.
Kids Are Handling This Virus Better Than Adults
While adults hoard toilet paper and panic-buy bread and pasta, kids seem to be taking this whole thing in stride.
Parents, If The Kids End Up With Deformed Feet It’s Our Fault
Most kids are wearing shoes that are too small, and it's more than just uncomfortable. Tight shoes can cause serious foot deformities that they'll have for the rest of their lives. Apparently, we need to ramp up the toe test!
Post-Game Snacks Are Killing Some Benefits of Kids’ Sports
It sure doesn't take long to wipe out the benefits of exercise. If the kids spend an hour or two playing a softball game and chase that with a bag of chips and a sugary sports drink, they're probably taking in more calories than they burn.
More Hand Sanitizer Is On Its Way to East Texas
Hand sanitizer is scarce right now, but there's more on the way.
A Tyler Store Will Be Part of Record Store Day in April
U2, Paul McCartney, and Post Malone are a few of the artists who will be releasing exclusive new music nationwide on Record Store Day next month, and a Tyler Store is participating.
These Common Disinfectants Will Kill Coronavirus
Good news. Coronaviruses are what are called "enveloped viruses," meaning they are easy to kill if we have the right weapons. There's more than one household cleaner that can do the trick.
Spring Break Ideas If You’re Not Traveling
Spring break is right around the corner and can present a scheduling issue for parents who need to work. The kids suddenly have loads of free time, but it's business-as-usual for parents. So what types of things can we squeeze in?