I've been on the air since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
Thanksgiving Sides That Guests Don’t Like, But Eat Anyway
There are certain side dishes that Thanksgiving guests will eat even if they're not too fond of them, just because it's Thanksgiving. Most of them are green.
Netflix Will Provide An Assist With Elf on the Shelf
It won't be long and the Elf on the Shelf will be hanging off of toothbrush holders and toilet bowl handles spying on kids, Netflix plans to help with the project this year.
Banana Clips Are Coming Back
To give us a break from the high bun and low ponytail, we may be seeing more banana hair clips soon on Zoom and at the grocery store. The double combs that were big in the 80s are making a comeback.
Ridiculous Items You Can Buy In Bulk With Ten Thousand Dollars
Why blow all that money in one chunk when you can use it for ten thousand items off the dollar menu? It could last a lifetime that way.
A Common Cleaner Gets Approval to Fight Coronavirus
If you ran all over town looking for COVID cleaners when things first started shutting down March and you had this magic cure under your sink at home the whole time, you're going to be kicking yourself.
There’s a Reason Pizza is the Top Comfort Food
We're spending at least 30 minutes more cooking in the kitchen these days, and apparently much of that time is spent on the crust. Pizza is the top comfort food and there's one big reason behind it.
Should We Call For An End to Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight Saving Time has been around since 1966, and every time we lose an hour of sleep we get mad and want it to go away. It turns out, even gaining an hour of sleep is bad for us, and that's why one group is calling for an end to the clock changes.
5 Reasons Why Mulan Is Worth $30
The girls and I watched Mulan three times over the weekend, and seeing it more than once helped us get our money's worth. But there are several other things that make it worth the splurge.
The Dirtiest Spot In The Car Is Worse Than A Toilet Seat
We spend more than four years of our lives in vehicles, and there are plenty of germs in there with us. The spot in the car with the most bacteria is just a short reach away from the steering wheel.
Bill And Ted Want To See Your Air Guitar
How 'bout this. It's your chance to show off your air guitar skills on social media, instead of just in the living room with candles lit on a Friday night. Bill and Ted want you to be excellent, and we know you will.
Vacuum Cleaner Bags Make Good Facemasks
You can make a facemask from many things around the house, but what's most effective? It turns out, vacuum cleaner bags my do the trick if they line the inside of the mask.
Is Eating The Same Thing Every Day Boring Or Smart?
Oatmeal for breakfast and a sandwich for lunch every day may sound boring, but it can be very exciting for metabolism and bank accounts. People who eat the same things every day might be onto something.