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
Your Body Will Tell You When It’s Enough Exercise
If you're exercising to the point that you're out of breath, you're doing yourself a huge favor. They've increased the amount of cardio we should be getting each week, and this number alone is enough to knock the wind out of you.
A Tyler Store Will Be Part Of The Rescheduled Record Store Day
The annual Record Store Day has been rescheduled twice, but this time it looks set in stone. U2, Paul McCartney, and the Rolling Stones are a few of the artists who will be releasing exclusive new music, and a Tyler Store is participating.
UV Light May Be Key in Killing the Coronavirus
Instead of hand sanitizer, soon we may be carrying hand-held UV devices that can zap the novel coronavirus within a few seconds. There's only one drawback to this scientific breakthrough.
‘COVID Campers’ are Selling Like Crazy
Rolling down the highway in an RV this summer sounds like the perfect socially-distanced vacation. We can stay away from everyone else and fit a month's supply of snacks inside those camper cabinets.
Face Mask Breath is an Unexpected Problem
It doesn't take long to discover that wearing a face mask ensures we're going to have an even closer relationship with our own breath. Even if it's not bad breath, it's more noticeable than ever, and that can get on our last nerve.
A New Virus is Attacking Kids; What to Watch For
Kids are getting a mystery illness that's related to COVID-19, but the symptoms are usually different. Most of the time parents can see them pop up on kids' lips and toes.
Shoppers are Discovering Most Fitting Rooms Are Closed
This is a huge relief for people who hate trying on clothes. We can't! But for how long?
Misinformation About COVID-19 Can Come Through One Method
After looking at millions of tweets about coronavirus, they've figured out that there is one method that could be making information about the virus go... well, viral. And it's not always accurate.
East Texas Starbucks Locations Bring Back Summer Favorites
Rather than go to the trouble of roasting marshmallows and melting them on chocolate with graham crackers this summer, Starbucks will let us drink our S'mores. The summer menu looks rich, and fruity too.
Things to Grill Besides Meat
Since there's an apparent meat shortage happening and prices for steaks and burgers are shooting higher at the grocery store, throwing a portabello mushroom on the grill this weekend is sounding like a great idea. And have you ever grilled a peach?
This Shortage May Ruin Your Memorial Day Weekend Plans
We survived the toilet paper and meat shortages, and now something else is disappearing that could have a big impact on your socially distanced Memorial Day weekend plans.
The Easiest Healthy Treat Ever
When you find a treat that everyone in the family likes and it's healthy, you run with it. This is one of those snacks, and it's so versatile you can change it up to make it as unhealthy as you want.