National Sandwich Day and local news that’ll surprise you
As the November chill sets in, the morning airwaves brought a lively start to the day with Joe and Janna on Cat Country 107.3. On this particular November 3rd, the hosts opened their show with playful mentions of National Sandwich Day and "cliché day," engaging listeners with lighthearted banter and local news highlights.
However, the morning wasn’t without its serious notes. A significant incident in Brick Township captured attention as police reported that a 20-year-old woman, Marlene Rodriguez, had been arrested following a stabbing involving her 2-year-old brother. Thankfully, the child was reported to be in stable condition after being transported to Jersey Shore University Hospital. This troubling story set the stage for a conversation about impactful local events.
In lighter news, as early voting came to a close ahead of New Jersey's gubernatorial election, the show buzzed with excitement over the competitive race between Democrat Mikey Cheryl and Republican Jack Chedarelli. Polls were set to open the following morning, sparking anticipation among listeners.
Listeners also enjoyed some refreshing nature news with reports of increased great white shark births along the Jersey Shore. Such developments indicate that decades of protective measures for these majestic creatures are finally bearing fruit, adding an intriguing twist to local marine life updates.
The conversation then shifted as Joe entertained the audience with amusing anecdotes and trivia questions, including a cat joke that had listeners chuckling. The hosts engaged their audience with a thought-provoking query: What are some things that should be free? This topic resonated well, leading to a lively exchange about everything from amusement park parking fees to the cost of healthcare.
As the show progressed, the dynamic between Joe and his absent co-host Janna—who was home under the weather—reminded listeners of their strong partnership. Despite her absence, the camaraderie remained palpable as Joe continued to engage the audience with fun segments and interactive questions, maintaining the show’s vibrant energy.
Among the highlights was an exciting contest promoting a trip to Las Vegas to meet country star Lainey Wilson—a perfect opportunity for music fans looking for a memorable experience.
Ahead of the day’s end, Joe humorously warned about the potential dangers of energy drinks, all while sipping on his own, illustrating the show's blend of light-heartedness and important health discussions. This mix of entertainment kept listeners tuned in as they navigated their own morning routines.
In a perfect wrap to the morning show, Joe delivered a trivia challenge that kept listeners on their toes. The question? What is left behind each year at U.S. airports worth over $300,000? Interactivity such as this fosters strong audience connection, making Cat Country 107.3 a staple for listeners across the region.
As listeners gear up for the day, they are left with a sense of community, relevance, and engagement that only a morning show like this can offer. With updates on local happenings, humorous interludes, and deeper conversations around societal costs, Joe and Janna continue to be a trusted source of morning entertainment and information.
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Breaking up [music] and country 107.3 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. Good morning. [music] Good morning. Good morning. Welcome to the month of November. It's the third day of November. Hope all is well [music] with you. It's cliche day today. It's also give someone a dollar day. Please send your dollars to me. And ladies and gentlemen, National [music] Sandwich Day. What is the best? Good morning. I'm Joe. Three. Things you need to know this morning. In Ocean County, a scary [music] situation over the weekend. Police say a 20-year-old woman in Bricktownship arrested after her 2-year-old [music] brother was hurt in a stabbing. The little boy was taken to Jersey Shore University Hospital thankfully, [music] is in stable condition. The woman, Marlene Rodriguez, now faces several charges. Early voting's wrapped up for tomorrow's election here in New Jersey. All eyes are on that tight race for governor between Democrat Mikey Cheryl [music] and Republican Jack Chedarelli. Don't forget polls open tomorrow morning at 6:00, close [music] at 8 tomorrow night. And here's one for the beach crowd. Researchers say more great [music] white sharks are being born along the Jersey Shore. It's actually good news. It means the protection laws put in place decades ago are paying off. And those sharks are finally old enough to start having babies. South Jersey weather cloudy with rain at least the first part of the day today. High of 60. That means I have your fang girl update. Where were you at the Tim McGrath show at the Hard Rock Saturday [music] night? You witnessed something pretty cool at the Tim McGrath concert at Hard Rock Saturday night. Tim's daughter Audrey [music] joined him on stage. Audrey performed a stunning rendition of the song Barracuda by the rock band Heart. [music] Audrey showed you off her fantastic voice. The crowd loved it. Tim beaming with fatherly pride. By the way, the arena is the same one. It was the Trump Taj Mahal back then where [music] Tim and wife Faith Hill performed and saw their love blossom so many years ago. Kenny Chzn reveals that losing his hair at age 19 was a socially traumatic experience, especially when he was playing h high school football. In his book, which [music] comes out tomorrow, Kenny Chesn reflects on how his mother's beauty school practices may have contributed to his early hair loss. [music] He jokingly calls himself her guinea pig. Mom, what do you The clock change and I came up with Tuesday, [music] but alas, it is Monday at 6:18 a.m. Uh, Janna is off this morning. She's a little under the weather. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. Our question of the day coming up in an hour at 7:20. What are some things that should be free? Now, this isn't a political question. Thank you. [music] But what are some things that should be free? We came up with the we had we had that one example. Going to an amusement park. Shouldn't parking be free? You're already paying $8,000 to go there for the day. They're going to hit you for another 20 or $30 for parking. [music] What are some things that should be free? Here's an answer from Cherylyn Galloway. She says, "Taking an ambulance." It should be free or $20,000. Either one. What are some things that should be free? 6093831073 or hit the message us button on the CA country 10743 app. Again, nothing political, please. Good morning. [music] A warning about energy drinks this morning. And I give you this news as I'm sipping on my cherry slush Alani new energy drink with uh 200 meg of caffeine, twice what you'd get in a cup of coffee. Even one energy drink apparently can be dangerous to your health. Researchers found that it the energy drink will spike your blood pressure and a key stress hormone which can lead to cardiovascular risk. [music] That's the bad news. The good news is that uh when I'm having the heart attack, I'll be able to run to the hospital. 1074.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. Without Janna this morning, it's time for your cat joke of the morning brought to you by our friends at Bridgton Auto Mall. take advantage of family and friends discounts happening now at Bridton Auto Mall. Rich lives in Manahawk and he sends us the [music] joke we're going to use this morning. Rich, thanks. We appreciate you. Ladies and gentlemen, from Rich, your cat country joke of the morning. [music] The 911 operator gets an urgent call from a man saying his small son had swallowed his pen. Yikes. All right, the operator tells him, "I'll get the paramedics out to your house right away until they arrive. What are you doing in the meantime? Well, said the father calmly. I'm using a pencil. [laughter] Father of the year 2.3 mornings with Joe and Janna. Janna a little bit under the weather today. Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, coming up at 7:20, our question of the day, what are some things that should be free? Something that costs money that should be free. >> [laughter] >> I can relate to this having just stepped off of a Spirit Airline flight about 6 hours ago. Uh Mike from Summer Sports says, "Checking a bag or paying for a seat when you've already purchased an airline ticket?" Yeah, we're looking at you, Spirit. What are some things that should be free? 6093831073 or hit the message us button on the Cat Country 107.3 app. Best answers come your way at 73 107.3. Mornings with Joe and Janna without Janna this morning. Time now for your Cat Country dumb story of the morning. This morning we go to South Africa where a woman has been charged with assault >> after kicking a man >> after he flashed her his genitals. Yes. The the woman kicked the man after he exposed herself or himself to her at a train station. [music] The woman then chased the man and held him down until police arrived. The flasher was charged with a form of indecent exposure, then filed a counter suit against the woman for assault. 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. We got a fabulous trip we'd like to send you on to Las Vegas to see and meet Laney Wilson. [music] Good morning. I'm Joe Know. This morning in Ocean County, a scary situation over the weekend. Police say a 20-year-old woman in Brick Township arrested [music] after her 2-year-old brother was hurt in a stabbing. The little boy was taken to Jersey Shore University Hospital thankfully is in stable condition. The woman, Marlene Rodriguez, now faces [music] several charges. Early voting's wrapped up for tomorrow's election here in New Jersey. All eyes are on that tight race for governor between Democrat Mikey [music] Cheryl and Republican Jack Chedarelli. Don't forget, polls open tomorrow morning at 6:00, close at 8 tomorrow [music] night. And here's one for the beach crowd. Researchers say more great white sharks are being born along the Jersey Shore. [music] It's actually good news. It means the protection laws put in place decades ago are paying off. And those sharks are finally old enough to start having babies. [music] South Jersey weather, cloudy with rain at least the first part of the day today. High of 60. His name is Chase Matthews. I'm Joe Kelly. Janna is off this morning. Can country 107.3 birthday shoutouts start right now. Happy birthday to Lindsay Walzac. Jolene [music] Bachelor of Estelle Manor celebrates today. It's Allison's 45th birthday. Happy birthday Allison. Happy birthday to Beth Brown. Alicia Odow of Villas celebrates today. [music] Also from Villas, Cindy Hartley is 69. Happy birthday Tracy Hammerstein of Cape May. [music] Tracy is 57. Kathy Cahill of Cologne is 61. Ken Burcham of Haleyville is 53. Happy birthday Dorothy Scorpsky of Pleasantville. Dorothy is 64. [music] Sher Fortner of Manahawkan celebrates today. And how about this? Happy anniversary to Robert and Mary Jane Bel of New Gretna. They've [music] been married 52 years as of today. 52 years. Robert and [music] Mary Jane. Congratulations. If we missed you, happy to you as well. recipient of our cat country big birthday shout [music] out today Jolene Bachelor of my hand that's Eric Church catry 107.3 mornings with Joe and Janna coming up our question of the day today what are some things that should be free we mentioned this over the weekend how about parking at amusement parks you're already shelling out hundreds of dollars now we have to pay for parking as well what are some things that should be free 609 3831073 or hit the message us button on the CA country 107 [music] country 107.3 Three Mornings with Joe and Janna. Janna under the weather this morning. Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, our Joe and Janna question of the day today. What is something that should be free? Uh we mentioned over the weekend, how about parking at amusement parks? You're already shelling out hundreds of dollars. Why do I have to pay another 20 or 30 or more to park? Come on, stop ripping me off. Again, this is not a political question. We don't need any political answers today, the day before election. 609 3831073 or hit the message us button on the Cat Country 107.3 app. Uh what should be free? This is an interesting one uh from Jen in Tom's River. Jen says, "Ordering your transcript electronically, like school transcripts." She says, "I shouldn't have to pay for my academic record of classes I've already paid for to be emailed. Just send it." Uh Jod says, "Pet pet spay or neuter. There are too many homeless animals as there are. Guess the vets's not going to do it for free. All right, here we go. Sandy [music] and Lanne both say the beach. I guess they mean beach tags. Uh Lucinda says parking at the beach. The beach itself. Healthc care like in Europe should be free. Uh she [music] says also school lunch for kids and might as well throw in college should be free as well. Thanks, Lucinda. A whole list. Uh, we heard from Christy in Delmmont. She called in. She said, "Uh, how about lunch for all kids, no matter where their parents are economically?" Not a bad idea. Everybody gets at least gets a chance at a good lunch. Uh, CJ says, "Most medications should be [music] free." Let's get back to our Joe and John question of the day today. What are some things that should be free on arts? 6093831073 or hit the message us button on the cat country 107.3 app. [music] Let's see. Reading one right. All right. This is from Erica in Tuckerton. She just wrote uh you asked what should be free. Fishing and hunting outdoor recreation like fishing and hunting should be free. You shouldn't have to buy a license to enjoy free outdoor activities. >> [music] >> This is my favorite from Sammy who insists it's dividing creek and not creek. Sammy says casino parking. This makes so much sense. I'm either going to gamble hundreds of dollars or I paid for tickets to a show or concert that were five times as much as I should have. Why am I paying $50 for parking, too? Agreed. I'm spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars at your tables. [music] You want another 10 bucks, 20 bucks, 50 bucks for parking. Linan says, "Parking at a hospital." That's true. My relative is sick. I'm rushing to get there. But wait, I got to stop and pay parking. You're giving us a bill for $800,000, but you're going to charge me $10 every time I come to park. >> [music] >> Uh, one more here again. What are some things that should be free? Suzanne from Mullica Township. This is a [music] good one. Parking when you have jury duty. I'm here on my own time. I'm not being paid to be here. Well, maybe five bucks. Is that Is that what they still Do they still pay fe $5 a day for jury duty? [music] Uh Suzanne says, "I may have to miss work and not be paid or miss school and have to make it up [music] and now I have to pay to park for the day." Well, I'm sorry. Country morning [music] trivia is on the air. Phone number is 6093831073 or you [music] can hit the call us button on the Centry 107.3 app. Up for grabs this morning. A $50 gift certificate to Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City. Great food, drink, and fun all around. >> [music] >> We got 40 beer on taps, cocktails that don't mess around, and lots of great food. $50 gift certificate to Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall in Atlantic City. Great [music] place to go if you haven't tried it yet. Again, 6093831073 or hit the call us button on the Cat Country 10743 app. Here's the question. Every year, $300,000 [music] worth of this is left behind in US airports. What? $300,000 worth of this [music] is left behind in United States Air Mornings with Joe and Janna. Janna is [music] off this morning. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. I guess she's feeling a little bit under the weather this morning. Here's the [music] question. Every year in this country, over $300,000 worth of this is left behind [music] at US airports. What's left behind at airports? for grabs [music] $50 gift certificate to D to to excuse me to Tennessee Avenue beer hall in Atlantic City. What's being left at the airport worth $300,000? [music] Hi Cat Country. >> Is it cell phones? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. Hi Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Hey, is it phone chargers? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. $300,000 worth of this is left behind at US airports every year. Hi, Cat Country. >> Is it chargers? Phone chargers? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. That's That would have [music] been my guess, I think. Hi, Cat Country. What do you got? >> Is it luggage? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. Luggage is is too obvious. Hi, Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Hi. Is it electronic? >> No, that's not it. Thanks, Joe and Janna. G [music] Country Morning Trivia is on the air at stake. $50 gift certificate to Tennessee Avenue [music] beer hall in Atlantic City. Still trying to find a winner here. Every [music] year, over $300,000 worth of this is left behind at US airports. It's not luggage. It's not cell [music] phones or any kind of electronics. What is it? Hi, Cat Country. >> Yes. [music] Money. >> Money is absolutely right. You're a winner. >> All right. >> What's your name? >> Michael. >> Michael, where you from? >> Um, Dennisville, South Dennis. >> We've got $50 gift certificate to Tennessee Avenue beer hall for you. Congratulations. >> Thank you. >> And it isn't like big wads of money. You guys should know this. It's [music] money that you as you go through security, you take out your change and you stick it in a little thing and it goes through and you forgot you forget to grab it and it adds up to $300,000 a year at US airports. Money [music] in terms of change, loose change. So, congratulations [music] to Michael. He's our winner. Cat Country 107 points. Good morning. I'm Joe. El Camino Health, the [music] standard of excellence, delivering compassionate care in the South Bay. For more than 60 years, we've [music] been your first choice, helping you live your best life. From staying healthy to getting you back [music] to what you live for. Every national recognition is a show of strength. [music] Another success story built on trust. We're the neighbor, always here for you and your [music] family. El Camino Health. Our strength, your health. Want to make a difference in your community, but not sure how? Go to gfofundme.com right now and start a GoFundMe. Seriously, your next fundraiser doesn't have to start in a school parking lot or a church basement. You can start a GoFundMe today in just minutes. Fundra for yourself, a friend or family member, or an organization. All that matters is that you care about them. 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Early voting's wrapped up for tomorrow's election here in New Jersey. All eyes are on that tight race for governor between Democrat Mikey Cheryl and Republican Jack Chedarelli. Don't forget, polls open tomorrow morning at 6:00, close [music] at 8 tomorrow night. Here's one for the beach crowd. Researchers say more great white sharks are being born along the Jersey Shore. It's actually good news. It means the protection laws put in place decades ago are paying off, and those sharks are finally old enough to start having babies. South Jersey weather cloudy with rain at least the first part of the day today. High of 60. Cat country 107.3. Mornings with Joe and Janna without Janna this morning. Time now for my favorite tweets [music] from the last 24 hours. There are five of them. Number one, now the bunlength hot dogs are longer than the buns. Why can't we get this right? Number two, my kid wants to know why the neighbors still have their Halloween decorations up and I didn't know he was on the HOA board. >> [music] >> Number three, Amazon boxes for sale cheap. Yeah, we can't use bags at the grocery store, but your neighbor can get 8,000 Amazon boxes to throw away. Number four, [music] I have more photos of my dog trying on his snow boots than my parents have out my entire childhood. True. And five, [music] these are my favorite tweets. It's entry 107.3. Last one. My autobiography is just going to be a bunch of CVS prescriptions receipts [music] stapled together. Oh, wait. We've got a bonus tweet for you on this Monday. Is Dollywood open 9 to5? It's Cat Country 107 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. Without Janna, she's a little under the weather this morning. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. It's time to send you to Las Vegas, baby. We got a fabulous trip we'd like to send [music] you on to see and meet country superstar Laney Wilson in Las Vegas airfare [music] hotel. $500 in spending cash and tickets for you and your pal to go to the show and go backstage to meet Laney. All included [music] in this package. To win, listen five times today and every weekday. The more times you listen, the better your chance [music] of winning. And about each time, we're going to give you a code. You're going to take that code, go to the Cat Country 107.3 app. If you don't have the app, download it. [music] It's called pack entry 107.3. You're going to go to the app, open it up. There's a button there that says Laneany. You're going to tap on that button and you're going to type in the code. Five [music] codes come your way. 8:20 and 10:20 in the morning, 1:20 [music] and 4:20 in the afternoon, and about 7:20 in the evening on Taste of Country Nights. Here's your very first code of the morning. [music] 552. That's your first Laney Wilson code. [music] 552. Hit the laney button on the Count 107.3 app. Stick it in and you're on your way to Vegas. 552 Mornings with [music] Joe and Janna. Raise your hand if you need money. How about $1.2 billion. Would that work? That's the total of the two big lottery jackpots right now. Tonight's Powerball jackpot, $419 million. Tomorrow's Megaillion jackpot, $800 million.
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