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breaking up with [music] country 107.3. She's still under the weather this morning. Welcome to a What is [music] it? It's a Tuesday morning. It is the fourth day of November, election day. Remember to vote early and vote often. [music] It's also candy day. [music] Nothing top's peanut butter cups. Easy [music] Bake Oven Day. My sisters made me so many cookies. And ladies and gentlemen, the reason for the excitement in the building, it's [music] King Tut day. Who can forget Steve Martin's King Tutt? [music] Now when it was a young man, he never thought he'd see. [music] People stand in line to see the boy king. [music] How' you get so focused? [music] >> Good morning. I'm SH know this morning. It's election day here in New Jersey. The big one to watch the race for governor where Democrat Mikey Cheryl and Republican Jack Gerelli are going headtohead. [music] Polls are open until 8:00 tonight. H county is giving the towns in inlet bridge a little extra [music] protection. Officials just approved nearly $5 million to replace the fender system. That's the part that keeps [music] boats from bumping into the bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle. The county is covering most of the cost [music] with the bridge commission pitching in a million. And Governor Phil Murphy is calling in the National Guard, but not for an emergency. They'll be [music] helping food banks across the state. With more than 800,000 New Jersey residents still without staff benefits, the governor says a lot of families are feeling unsure about where their next [music] meal will come from. Your South Jersey weather. Lots of sunshine today. High of 62 cuz it says that right on my shirt. Darling see cat country board three mornings with Joe and Janna. Janna the weather this morning. That means I have your fang girl [music] update. A big day today for Kenny Chzn fans. His brand new book hits the shelves today. Hard to believe he's coming up on his 58th birthday, but Kenny says he's not slowing down anytime soon. He says the best part of his world is making music and performing music. He's already got plans mapped out through 2027. That includes a return gig at the Sphere in Las Vegas next year. [music] Speaking of showstoppers, Megan lit up Instagram over the weekend with her Halloween costume. Va va va voom. She dressed up as Dolly Parton uh from Dolly's legendary 1978 Playboy magazine cover complete with bunny ears, bow tie, and all. By the way, I I have that original Playboy cover under my mattress at home if you'd like to see it. The post racked up over 300,000 likes for Moroni. Fans are calling it a sweet, sweet [music] tribute to Dolly, who was 32 when she did that original iconic Playboy magazine cover shoot. Three Mornings with Joe and Janna. Her name is Dasha. It's Austin. My name is Joe Kelly. Janna is off again today under the weather. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, it's election day. Vote early and vote often. We have a Joe and Janna question of the day today that centers around election day. Here it is. [music] Why should we vote for you? Yeah, you're not running really running for anything. And we're not asking this of actual politicians. We're asking this of [music] you. Why should we vote for you? We're looking for fun, creative answers that will make me laugh so hard I wet my pants. Why should we vote for you? You got one sentence to tell us. 609 [music] 3831073 or hit the message us button on the CAD country 107.3 app again in a serious world we're looking for fun answers why should we vote for you got one sent Joe and Janna have you been going through your life complaining that you're too busy you're too busy to even come up for air there's been David Rush in Idaho David has just broken his 317th 317 17th Guinness Book of World Record record [music] and every record that he holds is for something different. This guy, I don't know what he does, but he's got a lot of time on his hands. [music] He's broken his 317th Guinness Book of World Records. The latest one, the farthest ice cream catch. He had his friend stand over here with an ice cream [music] scope scoop and throw from that scoop a ball of ice cream. And he had to catch the ball of ice cream inside his ice cream cone. David Rush was able to catch the the ice cream thrown from his partner [music] from a fe a distance of 55 ft 5 in away, thus setting a new Guinness Booker record. entry 107.3 [music] Mornings with Joe and John. Time now for your cat entry joke of the morning. John is off this morning. The joke [music] of the morning is brought to you by our friends at Bridgton Auto Mall. Take advantage of family and friends discounts happening now at Bridgton Auto Mall. Jonathan [music] lives in Egg Harbor City and he sent us the joke ready for use this morning. Thank you, Jonathan. Ladies [music] and gentlemen, from Jonathan, your cat joke of the morning. I don't know why everyone thinks of mobsters as bad guys. When I was a kid, my next door neighbor, who was a mobster, would pay me $20 to start his car every morning. [laughter] Boom. This morning, hopefully she'll [music] be back tomorrow. Uh, we have a Joe and Janna question of the day for today. Even though Janna's not here, it's election day. So, why should we vote for you? We're not asking this of real politicians, real people running for office. We're we're asking this of you. And you need to answer the question in one sentence. We're looking, of course, [music] for funny, off-the-wall answers. Why should we vote for you? You've got one sentence to tell us why. 609 3831073 [music] or hit the message us button on the Cat Country 107.3 app. Why should we vote for you? We'll talk more coming up at 7. Cat Country 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. Without Janna this morning, it's time for your Cat Country dumb story of the morning. We go to Poland >> where a woman was at work at a convenience store when someone went behind the counter and stole her wallet. >> In the wallet, they got her ATM card, but she was smart enough to not have the PIN written down anywhere. So, the thief simply called the store, asked for her by name, and asked her what her PIN was, and she told them. Within minutes, her accounts were drained. She told police, "Hey, they sound illegitimate." The caller said they were from her bank security department. It's cat country 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. It's election day. That's led to our Joe and Janna question of the day. Today you have one sentence to tell us. Why should we vote for you? Obviously, we're not asking real politicians this. We're just asking you. Why should we vote for you today? Of course, we're looking for funny, maybe sarcastic, off-the-wall answers. 6093831073 or hit the message us button on the Cat Country 107.3 app. We have some good ones already in. We'll share those at 7:20. But here's one. Big Joe from Mac Harbor Township. I thought that was me. Big Joe from Mac Harbor Township says, "Because my dog already listens to me. That's more than most politicians can say." All right. Why should we vote for you? 609 3831073 or hit the message us button on the Count 107. Good morning. I'm show. If your vibe is the earlier the better, Lowe's early Black Friday deals are a no-brainer. Get up to 35% off select major appliances and rewards members get free delivery, hallway, basic installation, and a 2-year Lowe's protection plan when you spend $2,500 or more on select LG major appliances. Valid through 114. Loyalty program subject [music] to terms and conditions. Visit lowe's.com/terms for details. Subject to change. LG member offer excludes Massachusetts, Maryland, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and Florida. Selection varies by location. Select locations only. While supplies last. See.com [music] for more details. >> Know this morning it's election day here in New Jersey. The big one to watch, the race for governor, where Democrat Mikey Cheryl and Republican Jack Jerelli are going headtohead. [music] Polls are open until 8:00 tonight. H County is giving the towns an inlet bridge a little extra protection. [music] Officials just approved nearly $5 million to replace the fender system. That's the part that keeps [music] boats from bumping into the bridge between Avalon and Sea Ale. The county is covering [music] most of the cost with the bridge commission pitching in a million. And [music] Governor Phil Murphy is calling in the National Guard, but not for an emergency. They'll be helping food banks across the state. With more than 800,000 New Jersey residents still without SNAP benefits, the governor says a lot of families are feeling unsure about where their next meal will come from. Your South Jersey weather. Lots of sunshine today. High of 62. [music] Good morning. We're Joe and Janna without Janna this morning. She's still under the weather. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. Cat [music] Country morning birthday shoutouts start right now. Happy birthday to Rocky Atwood of West Creek. Rocky is one today. Jillian Lacone of Egg Harbor Township has a birthday. Happy birthday, Jillian. Joseph [music] Sims of Cape May has a birthday today. It's Cynthia Branka's birthday. Cynthia is from Hamilton. Happy birthday to Mary Rose of Tucker who's 35 today. [music] John Thompson of Wildwood is 49. Jason Buskerk of Summers Point is 38. [music] And happy birthday Carolyn Casper of Vineland. We missed you. Happy Wy as well. The recipient of our cat country big birthday shout out today, [music] Jason Buskerk of Summers Point. Jason is 38 today. Happy birthday this morning. She's still a little bit under the weather. Talked to her last night. She was hoping to get in but did not make it. [music] Hopefully she'll be back tomorrow. Hey, coming up in about 20 minutes. Cat Country Morning Trivia up for grabs. $50 gift card to the world famous Taco Ho in restaurant and tavern. [music] Tuck in. We've got that coming up on trivia in a few minutes. In the meantime, our Joe and Janna question of the day today. It's election day, of course. Vote early, vote often. Why should we vote for you? Yes, I know you're not really running for anything, [music] but if you were, in one sentence, why should we vote for you? Of course, funny and off-the-wall answers as usual, always accepted. Why should we vote for you? Actually, a serious answer from Fawn's Fortress. [music] That's actually an an animal animal sanctuary uh in the Pine [music] Barons. And they say if you vote for me, oh, this is nice. I'll make animal cruelty something you actually go to prison for. Just not a slap on the wrist. [music] That works from Carl. If you vote for me, all of your wildest dreams will come true. I think that's what we want from a politician. Straight answers like that. [music] Why should we vote for you on this election day? Mike from Galloway. I promise shorter lines at Waw Wa and free coffee on Mondays. Well, Mike, [music] if you could guarantee that people don't leave their cars abandoned at the at the gas pump, [music] you're in. Uh, one more. Oh, this actually might be true. This is from Laura in Dennisville. You should vote for me, Joe, because I still have all the 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna. Janna's [music] off today. Hopefully, she'll be back tomorrow. In the meantime, the Joe and Janna question of the day today. It's election day. Why should we vote for you? Yeah, we know you're not really running for anything, but [music] we're we're looking for uh fun, creative answers. Maybe something you've never heard from a politician before. Why should we vote for you? 6093831073 or hit the message us button on the Centry 107.3 app. Uh bunch of them off the app last few [music] minutes. Rita from Ocean City because I already yell at traffic like I'm in charge anyway. [music] Dave from Milville. I'll make it mandatory that every workday ends with a nap and a hogy. [music] Why should we vote for you? Jill, I'm sorry. Jess from KM Courthouse. My campaign slogan is sure, why not? And one more. Kelly from Summer's Point. Because I've never met a problem I couldn't solve with duct tape and humor. There you go. Why should we vote for you? Happy election day. >> Democracy is the worst form of government there is except for all of the others. And that is exactly why you have to vote. >> Stella under the weather. Hopefully she'll be back [music] tomorrow. Catch morning trivia is up for grabs this morning. Uh on tap, we've got a $50 gift card to the world famous [music] Taco in restaurant and tavern. [music] Always great food at the Taco Inn. You know, they've been there since 1963. So, $50 gift card to the Tuahoo [music] Inn if you win this morning. 609 3831073 or hit the call us button on the C Country 107.3 app. Here's the question. Rejected names for this place included Lorentia, Kabosia, Colombia, and Ursilia. [music] What is this place? By the way, it's somewhere you've heard of. [music] You have heard of this place. Okay. Rejected names have included Lorentia, Kabosia, Colombia, Urselia. By what name do we better know it today? [music] 6093831073. Country 107.3 with Joe and Janna. Country morning trivia [music] is on the air at stake. $50 gift certificate to the world famous Tucko in restaurant and [music] tavern. Here's the question. When they were trying to come up with a name for this place, [music] some suggestions included Lorentia, Kabosia, Colombia, andia. None of [music] those were accepted. The place is called something else now. What is the name of the place? And by the way, it's some [music] place you've heard of, you know. What is it? Rejected names have included Lorentia, Kaboshia, [music] Colombia, Urselia. What is the place? Hi, Cat Country. >> Is it coffee? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. It's a place. Coffee isn't a place, I don't think. Hi, Cat Country. >> Is it heaven? >> Heaven is not it. Thank you. God was taking suggestions for names. I don't mean to laugh with you. I'm laughing or at you. I'm laughing with you. Good morning, Cat Country. >> Yeah. Is it Washington DC? >> No, that's not it. Thank you again. Rejected names for this [music] place were first suggested Laurentia, Kaboshia, Colombia, and Urselia. What place do we better known? No. What is What is the name? We better know this place as today. Hi, Cat Country. >> Taco. Taco. >> Taco is not it. Thank you. That's the prize. Hi, Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Seattle, Washington. >> No, that's not it. Thank you. Good morning, Cat Country. >> Hi. Did you get an answer yet? >> No. >> How about the Vatican? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. One more time. When they were trying to think of a name for this place, they came up with such names as Lorentia, [music] Kabosia, Colombia, Urselia. But what name do we better know it as today? We'll take a couple more calls. Catch one.3 with Joe and Janna. Still looking for a winner on trivia. [music] Rejected names for this place. Laurentia, Kaboshia, Colombia, Ursilia. What's the name we better know it as today? [music] And again, it's a place you've heard of. Hi, Cat Country. Hello. Hello. Goodbye. Hi, Cat Country. >> Hi. Is it Starbucks? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. That's interesting. Hi, Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Um, Florida. >> No, that's not it. Thank you. Good morning, Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Ocean Grove. >> No, that's not it. Thank you. Uh, by the way, only one answer that's been given so far is close. And that and by close, I mean geographically close. >> Hi, Cat Country. >> Hi. Do you have the answer? >> Yes. Do you have the answer? >> Miami, Florida. >> No, that's not it. Thanks. [music] Good morning, Cat Country. >> Did you uh get an answer yet? >> No. What do you got? >> Is it Puerto Rico? >> No, that's not it. Thank you. All right, we're going to take three more [music] calls. Hi, Cat Country. What's your answer? >> Is it Pennsylvania? >> No, that's not it. Thanks. [music] Good morning, Cat Country. >> Did you get an answer? >> No. >> Is it Canada? >> Canada is right. You're a winner. >> All right. >> Yay. Who's this? >> Cheryl Bailey. >> Cheryl, where you from? >> Ocean City. >> We have a $50 gift certificate to Taco in for you, Cheryl. Congratulations. >> Awesome. Thank you so much. >> You're welcome. [music] Names for Canada that were kicked around before Canada was chosen. Lorentencia, Kabosia, Colombia, and Roselia. [music] It's a good thing they picked Canada cuz we can't spell any of the other ones. Good morning. I'm Joe. If you're shopping while working, eating, or even listening to this podcast, then you know and love the thrill of a deal. But are you getting the deal and cash back? Racketin shoppers do. They get the brands they love, savings, and cash back. And you can get it, too. Start getting cash back at your favorite stores like Levis's, Plow and Hearth, Adidas, Sephora, and Neiman Marcus. Stack sales on top of cash back and feel what it's like to know you're maximizing the savings. And it's easy to use, and you get your cash back sent to you through PayPal or check. The idea is simple. Stores pay Racketin for sending them shoppers, and Racketin shares the money with you as cash back. 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With more than 800,000 New Jersey residents still without SNAP [music] benefits, the governor says a lot of families are feeling unsure about where their next meal will [music] come from. Your South Jersey weather. Lots of sunshine today. High of 62. Entry 107.3. Mornings with Joe and Janna. Without Janna this morning, it's time now for my favorite tweets from [music] the last 24 hours. There are five of them. Number one, walking into somebody's house with healthy, thriving house plants everywhere. Me. Oh, I see you dabble in witchcraft. Number two, never underestimate the healing power of midnight snacks. Exactly. Number three, Tupperware went bankrupt because my cheap ass family put leftovers in Cool Whip and Country Croc containers always. Number four, can't wait for 7 minutes of daylight tomorrow. We only have a few more uh daylight saving time change jokes [music] to come over the next few days. Don't worry. Uh it's Joe and Janna. Cat Country 107.3. These are my favorite tweets. Last one. Number five. Sex burns 360 calories per hour. I'll save you the math. That's 60 a year if you're married. Country 107.3 Mornings with Joe and Janna is 820. That means [music] contest time. We'd love to send you to Las Vegas to see and meet country superstar Laney Wilson. We got a fabulous trip. Includes airfare hotel, $500 spending money, and a pair of tickets [music] for you and your bestie to see and meet Laney Wilson in Las Vegas. To win, you got to listen for the codes. We've got five codes today. >> [music] >> 8:20 and 10:20 in the morning, 1:20 and 4:20 in the afternoon, 7:20 in the evening. [music] At each of those times, we give you a code. When you get the code, go to the Cat Country 107.3 app, plug it in where it says Laney, and you're on your way. The more codes [music] you get, of course, the better your chance to win. Here's your first code of the day. It's 251. 251. 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