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Video: Take the Gen Alpha Slang Quiz With John Curley
Every generation has their own language, their own slang words and Gen Alpha is no exception. Sure, we might not know what “skibidi” means, but “negative aura” seems pretty self-explanatory. “Fanum tax” could be something from Star Wars, maybe, but it is definitely “sus.” See what we did there? Jake puts John to the test […]5 days ago
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Video: Contacting a Company to Quit Your Job
Would you pay a company or someone to quit your job? John Curley did and it didn’t quite go the way he expected. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!6 days ago
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Video: Homeward Bound: A Minnesota Cat’s Journey
A cat that went missing in Minnesota was found 1500 miles away in Monroe. It’s a miracle, right!?!? However, John and Jake have one question, who is responsible for paying to get the cat home? The owner who lost their pet or the person who found it? What do you think? Listen to the John […]7 days ago
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Video: Let’s Go For a World Record!
Two days ago was the 69th anniversary of the first publication of the Guinness Book of World Records. John and Jake talk about some bizarre records, and we find out that John is training for the āmost pushups in a minuteā record. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO […]12 days ago
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Video: Boeing Astronauts Stuck in Space for Another 6 Months?!?!
Over the weekend, Boeing announced that the two astronauts stuck at the International Space Station will have to spend another six months in space. John and Jake find the story very interesting and wonder if the astronauts are getting paid overtime? Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]13 days ago
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Video: The Connection Made Through Radio
Radio has the power to tie us together in a way, unlike television. John shares some incredible stories demonstrating how this medium has uplifted people during their darkest hours. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to […]15 days ago
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Video: Will the Government Actually Fight for Us?
The Obamas took center stage on Night Two of the DNC. John Curley responds to the idea that the government will help/fight for the American people. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more! š· […]18 days ago
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Video: Teens Don’t Want to Drive Anymore
Driving isn’t as appealing to teens anymore. The reasons: they want to stay home and talk with their friends, they don’t have a summer job to get to, and it causes anxiety. John Curley thinks this is a problem and he blames the parents. Listen to The Jason Rantz Show weekdays from 3 p.m. – […]19 days ago
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Video: Hey Baby, Can I Get Your Number? And by That, I Mean Your Credit Score
Remember the good ole days when you asked for someone’s number they would give you their phone number. Nowadays, people ask for their credit score. Why? Becaus we all know our credit score is “really” who a person is. John shares a story about a time it had been reported he died, but he wasn’t […]19 days ago
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Video: Remembering Phil Donahue
John Curley remembers Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre that brought success to Oprah Winfrey, Montel Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and many others. John tells a story about when his dad went to the Phil Donahue show. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO […]21 days ago
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Video: Breaking down Raygun’s “Breakdancing”
John and Jake discuss the incident at the 2024 Olympics. You know, the one about Raygun and her breakdancing prowess? Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more! š· BSR Agency25 days ago
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John and Jake: Duke basketball legend Coach K saves Yelm sports teams
Yelm Community Schools announced it would undergo major cuts for sports programs before Coach K and others tepped in and raised enough money.27 days ago
Steve Coogan
With help of a Hall of Fame coach, John, Jake raise money to save Yelm sports programs
Last week, Yelm Community Schools announced cuts for sports programs. The district plans to cut all high school and middle school C-teams.28 days ago
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Video: Eitan Levine Wants to Break World Record for most ceremonial
This summer, comedian Eitan Levine is breaking the Guinness World Record for the most ceremonial pitches thrown in a year, 50 pitches. Eitan had cancer and was a Make-A-Wish kid and is breaking the record to help raise money for Make-A-Wish. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]1 month ago
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Video: Flying with the Blue Angels
Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly with the Blue Angels? John flew with them once and told us all about it. The guys also ask the question: Do you like the Blue Angels, or should they stop? Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio […]1 month ago
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Video: John Curley Raced Michael Phelps!!
John and Jake discuss how good the athletes are at the 2024 Olympics compared to “normal people.” John has a good idea of what it feels like because he once raced Michael Phelpsāyes, that Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on […]1 month ago
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Video: It’s Time for The Office Birthday Parties To Go Away
The office birthday party has been around for what feels like FOREVER. But all “good?” things must come to an end. John and Jake share feelings on the whole idea. Take a guess which one is glad they’re leaving. Here’s a hint, the first letter of their name starts with ‘J’ š Listen to the […]1 month ago
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Video: Interview with Tom Hanks Goes Sideways Pt. 2
John Curley regales us with some of the times he interviewed celebrities. One story in particular involves Hollywood’s “nice” guy Tom Hanks. Let’s just say the interview didn’t go as expected. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit […]2 months ago
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Video: Interview with Tom Hanks Goes Sideways Pt. 1
John Curley regales us with some of the times he interviewed celebrities. One story in particular involves Hollywood’s “nice” guy Tom Hanks. Let’s just say the interview didn’t go as expected. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit […]2 months ago
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Video: What do Sting and tantric sex have in common?
John shares an incredible story about a Sting concert at the Gorge… and then somewhere along the way, we (and by “WE”, we mean Jake) landed at tantric sex. Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to […]2 months ago
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Video: Timed Toilets Are A Thing?!?!
A popular tourist attraction in China has installed digital clocks that display just how long someoneās been āin there.ā They say itās for safety reasons, but some claim itās shaming their #2 timeā¦ š½ Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 […]3 months ago
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‘Earthrise’ photographer who called Northwest home on his famous picture
Apollo 8 astronaut Bill Anders took a photograph of a distant earth in 1968. The image has since been come to be known as "Earthrise."3 months ago
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Video: Do you call before texting?
Is sending a text before calling someone proper etiquette now, or is it part of a generational divide? Listen to the John & Jake Show every weekday at 3pm on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM. Listen to KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM, or visit MyNorthwest.com to learn more!3 months ago
Julia Dallas
John and Jake: Where’s the line when it comes to transgender children competing in sports?
Elizabeth Wilson's middle-school daughter took second place in the invitation-only Junior Olympic race for the 1600, but Wilson believes the first-place winner had an unfair advantage.4 months ago
John Curley and Jake Skorheim on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM
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