Afternoon Drive - WKFM

The first Country Grammar Contest on the Afternoon Drive was a success as Brian from Norwalk knew what some the lyric went to and won a pair of tickets for the Jet Express!

The results are coming in from the State Track and Field meet in Columbus and local athletes are doing very well!

Too many area athletes qualified to compete in Columbus at the State Track Meet to name them all but congratulations to all you and good luck!

Today we shoutout a couple Edison Chargers. First Blake Simon who helped the Chargers baseball team win a district championship, also Grace Anderson who qualified to run at the state track meet this weekend in the 3200.

Congratulations to seniors on their graduations and good luck on everything you do in the future. Also, a big thank you to everyone who works in our local schools for all their hard work to make this another great school year.

Congratulations to Margaretta senior baseball player Colson Biehl on finishing his career as a Polar Bear strong. In his last game he set 3 single season records!

The Tuesday shoutout for a local high school athlete goes to Kaitlyn Gum of New London. Kaitlyn set the new D3 district meet record in the shot put and is on her way to regionals and hopefully another trip to state where she finished 2nd last year!

Mike couldn't pick just one Huron athlete since they had such a big weekend in both softball and track. Congratulations Tigers!

Dave, Sondra and Tim from Community Action Agencies joined Mike Lilje and the K96 Afternoon Drive to talk about May being Community Action Month! Community Action Agencies everywhere are celebrating their hard work, successes and impact within communitites. Listen in to find out what Community Action Commission of Erie, Huron & Richland Counties, Inc. is doing to celebrate and how they may be of help to you!

In today's Random Facts, you will learn about how the Sharp electronics company got it's name, a tidbit about odd numbers, and who Duke University is named after. 

In today's facts get the scoop on a similarity of the anatomy of humans and giraffes, how bats save us money, and the first person to show their belly button on TV. 

With Shania Twain's new documentary "Not Just A Girl" about to drop on Netflix Nick recalled a classic contest from the show starring Shania. 

In the Random Facts today, Nick shares an interesting occurrence from World War II, the truth about a pool chemical, and the unfortunate situation for actor Vincent Price. 

Nick shares this classic Florida man story of a guy that decided to call 911 so he can get his girlfriend candy specifically Sour Patch Kids. 

In today's random Random Facts learn about the original planned name for Starbucks, an interesting sport from the 1900 Summer Olympics, and the crazy size of the Houston metropolitan area. 

After 5 years, Nick Hurst will be leaving the Afternoon Drive full time. He will continue to stay with the Radio Ranch in a part time role primarily with WLKR Radio. 

In the facts today Nick tells you how much Mike Tyson got for the video game "Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, the story of filmmaker James Cameron, the original meaning of the term freelancer. 

Nick gives you the details of the brand new Hasbro board game called Wordle: The Party Game. It will be based on the popular website game Wordle. 

In your Random Facts today Nick dishes the info on the original planned theme song for "Friends", the time Napster once sued the band the Offspring, and an interesting connection with the indoor set for "Game of Thrones". 

Nick shares a new study from Georgia State that found there were benefits to the mind from playing video games. 

You're gonna learn about how much of the flavor is lost for coffee after it's brewed, the real reason for the name warthogs, and the origins of candy canes in today's random facts. 

In your Random Facts today learn about where the only major band instrument manufacturer is, a little know truth about Honey Nut Cherrios, and the origin of the term "jaywalking". 

Nick shared a survey that asked people what old gadgets that they still have lying around? 

In today's random facts Nick dishes the details on the origin of the word blockbuster, the official name of Smokey the Bear, and the difference between a sunroof and a moonroof. 

In today's facts learn about a surprise invention from Thomas Edison, the various words people used before the word car became standard, and the only sound you can hear in space. 

In today's Random Facts learn about the stickers on fruits and vegetables, the animal that has a world record for most different names, and how strong your pinky is. 

In today's facts Nick has the details on how dominate The Dream Team was, the origins of the word Hello, and a factoid about drunk people. 

A brewing company in Fort Worth, Texas called Martin House Brewing Company is doing the unthinkable. They are making a seltzer brewed from hot dog water. It's not available in stores but will be unveiled at the brewery on July 16th. The seltzer is named Awesome Sauce: Bun Length. 

According to a new survey, many of us when shopping hate having to return an item. A good portion answered that they also go through great lengths to avoid doing it. 

In today's facts you'll have Jurassic Park ruined for you. You'll have dinner ruined for you because of a tidbit about turkey vultures. Furthermore, the last fact may also ruin Star Wars for you. 

Make your way over to the Liberty Aviation Museum to experience the Ford Tri-Motor. 

Nick introduces you to the "Meat Sweat Defense Kit". A promotion that paired Arby's with Old Spice. 

In today's facts learn about the chalk on blackboards, the people that have walked on the moon and the many rooms and bathrooms of Buckingham Palace. 

A new survey asked people to keep just one streaming service. Nick has the results of the survey. 

American Ninja Warrior could be a part of the 2028 Summer Olympics as part of the Modern Pentathlon. The Japanese company that invented the franchise announced the potential move yesterday.  The Pentathlon is made up of 5 events and "Ninja Warrior" could replace the equestrian show jumping portion of the Pentathlon. 

A new survey found that people would be willingly to go back for their phone if they lived about 10 minutes away. 

In the facts today you are going to learn about which company name isn't actually an acronym, a tidbit about rapper Tupac and a factoid about sea snakes. 

Shareef O'Neal has signed on to play for the Lakers' NBA Summer League Team. Scottie Pippen Jr. is on a two-way contract with the Lakers. Continuing the trend of famous athletes children playing professionally. 

Learn about the term horse power, what it would cost today to build the Great Pyramid of Giza and the origination of the term "selfie" in today's facts. 

Joe Nicholas is set to be in the movie "Murder at Yellowstone City". The movie will be in select theaters and also streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. 

In today's facts discover that the $1 million prize on "America's Got Talent" is distributed in an interesting way, the real reason for the name for the Milky Way candy bar and the original purpose of Play-Doh. 

In today's facts learn the difference between kosher salt and table salt, the percentage of the world that drives on the right side of the road and the actor that was originally cast to play the Predator in the "Predator" movie. 

Krispy Kreme Donut flavored ice cream is popping up around stores nationwide. Stay tuned it could find itself in stores close to home! 

Nick tells the story of a stray dog in Georgia who has essentially been working as an unpaid crossing guard for years. 

Nick talked with Holly BInkley of CLI about the upcoming Cornhole Tournament series. 

Learn about Scotland's not so original slogan they spent a lot of money on, the only mammals that can fly and the odds of developing male pattern baldness. 

Kenny Chesney quite literally will bleed for his fans. The country star suffered an injury to his finger on stage this past Saturday and continued performing while a stagehand attended to his wound. 

In today's facts be mind blown by the relation between Sweden Fish and Sour Patch Kids. You may be surprised to learn about the weight of a nickel in comparison to the penny. Also learn the bizarre reason why HBO passed on The Walking Dead. 

Who knew a VHS tape could sell for that much? This tape though was sealed and featured a signed note from Biff himself actor Tom Wilson. 

In today's facts learn about the original stop sign design, if horses and sharks are ticklish and about how many ATMs are in Antarctica. 

In today's facts find out how long it would take to become Batman just by training alone, the origin of the name Fido for a dog and the hottest temperature ever recorded. 

A 99-year-old woman from Colorado crossed off an item on her bucket list. She wanted to fly around on a glider so friends made it happen! 

In this version of the random facts Nick tells about a studying involving catnip, the longest number 1 song by duration and the truth behind coffee beans. 

Nick gets into the simple stuff dads want for Father's Day! 

Nick shares the story of a bizarre offer from a company in North Carolina called The Pest Informer. They will give people $2,000 to release 100 cockroaches into your home. 

In today's facts find out the year that several movies did really well at the box office, the close relationship Michigan has to the Great Lakes and how old Wilford Brimley was when he was in the movie Cocoon. 

In today's facts learn about the least-viewed Wikipedia articles in 2021, a tidbit about The Heaven's Gate lookout and the world's first skyscraper. 

In today's facts learn just how big Alaska is, about how real the Jungle Cruise at Disneyland has gotten and a tidbit about the drawing of the Simpsons characters. 

Velveete Pinkies Out Polish is now available. Yes, it will make your nails smell like Velveeta cheese. If you are somehow interested go to NailsInc.com. 

Van Leeuwen ice cream brand has introduced 5 new flavors including Grey Poupon ice cream. Nick has more on the bizarre new flavor. 

In today's fact learn about how to spoil beer, the famous places that have trademark colors and where Breaking Bad was suppose to be filmed. 

Nick shares the survey of Uber drivers and the items that people lose in them. 

Did you know we were spelling Buddy Holly's name wrong? What about the origins of Outback Steakhouse? And who has the biggest butt in the animal kingdom? All these questions are answered in today's random facts. 

You never know what you will find off of Craig's List. A woman in California got a Free couch and chair on Craig's List. However, the former owner of the furniture who passed away hid $36,000 in the cushions. She gave it back to the family who was offering the free items. 

In today's facts you get the details on the population of the United Kingdom, the largest cast iron statue and America's biggest city by size. 

Learning something new with today's random facts with Nick Hurst. 

Nick has your facts today retired numbers in sports, how often the show Full House filmed in San Francisco and a tidbit about Elton John. 

The three-and-a-half year charity stunt will likely begin in August. The 44-year-old Polish guy will have to run just under 25,000 miles to complete his goal of running around the world. 

In today's facts we got the info on the color orange, what the United States Department of Agriculture says is the official definition of a sandwich and what you can hail as transportation with Uber in India. 

Mountain Dew is testing out a new flavor that is pickle flavored as well as a bunch of other new flavors at their outpost in backwoods Tennessee. 

In today's facts learn about Ben & Jerry's online flavor graveyard, the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere and where Scarface's Tony Montana got his name from. 

There was an auction in the United Kingdom auctioning off the world largest bottle of whiskey. The bottle is nearly six feet tall and contains 311 liters of whiskey. It sold for $1.4 million. 

Ever wonder about what would make a kangaroo not hop? What about the history of the London Bridge? And maybe you want to know more about octopuses. Well you can learn all about these things in today's random facts. 

Miller Lite has made their own beer infused charcoal called "Beercoal" and it proved to be very popular! 

We got facts on loose change, maple syrup and the AC/DC logo today. 

Arby's has introduced a new burger the Wagyu Steakhouse Burger. They are hyping it as a groundbreaking menu item! 

When you don't want to get the fast food yourself DoorDash is certainly a popular option these days. What is the most popular item people order though when using DoorDash? Nick has the answer. 

In today's facts find out that the show The Office has had several remakes, how fast elk antlers grow and an interesting tidbit about the Harry Potter franchise. 

The always tough Two Truths And A Lie with Nick Hurst can really make you think. Could you guess the lie? 

Nick chatted with Kathy Failor of Stein Hospice about Camp Good Grief 2022. It's for children 5-13 who have experienced loss. 

In today's facts learn the difference between white sugar and brown sugar, how long it would take you to fall through Earth and the two animals you might not know are distant relatives. 

Nick talked today with Diane Taylor Executive Director of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services of Erie County. 

Engineering students from Johns Hopkins University have created "Tastee Tape". The tape is designed to be edible and will keep your burrito and other wrapped foods sealed up. 

Nick talked with Ryan Hodges the store manager with Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Check it out for yourself! 

In today's facts learn about the highest temperature ever recorded in Antarctica, the non related degree that the founder of Chipotle Steve Ells got in college and how many "happy little trees" Bob Ross painted. 

In the facts today learn about the surprising highest grossing media franchise, a wild factoid on George Washington and the most common two-letter combinations. 

Nick shares the positive side of Friday the 13th. 

Spoiler today's Two Truths And A Lie is a tricky one. Can you spot the lie? 

In today's facts learn about how things could have went differently for Blockbuster, a tidbit about mammals in Iceland and that one time America tried to buy Greenland. 

In the random facts today learn where American cheese really came from, the state with the least official state items and what WWE's WrestleMania almost was called. 

If you ever want inspiration to keep playing the lottery here it is. A guy in Australia won $10,000 after he bought a lottery ticket for just $1. The money came from spare change he collected from his car. 

In the random facts we ask the question did you know. In today's version learn about the certain numbers that can't be used in social security, a unique fact about filmmaker George Miller and a fun basketball tidbit. 

The World Video Game Hall of Fame recently announced its newest inductees. Listen to see if one of your favorite games made the cut. 

In this edition of the facts Nick explains a weird tidbit on your tonsils, what family lettuce belongs to and how long a snail can sleep for. 

Nick shares a fun survey that pet lovers will appreciate. 

In today's facts learn about the countries with the shortest work week and the longest work week, Cookie Monster's real name and how some countries don't recognize 7 continents but instead 6 of them. 

Who says you can't set athletic records at 100 years old? Lester Wright ageless athletic ability allowed him to set a new world record for his age group. 

Nick reveals a survey that produced a surprising result on what day people are mostly likely to reach for the snooze button. 

Nick shares the true statements on how long you are suppose to microwave Pop-Tarts, alphabet facts and the correct way to eat caviar. 

Nick shares his thoughts on KFC Buckquets they are offering for Mother's Day..

Nick shares the story of Walter Orthmann. The man who set the world record for longest career at the same company. 

Nick dives into the wild true statements of the world. In today's facts learn it's illegal to own a rabbit in Queensland, Australia, how much garbage the average American produces and the two states that never have reach 100 degrees. 

In today's facts you'll find out that you been saying Dr. Jekyll wrong this whole time, the truth about white chocolate and a fun fact about the first Karate Kid movie. 

Nick shares another incident of gross behavior from a Yankees fan at the ballpark. 

In the facts learn about how space smells according varying accounts from astronauts, what family peaches belong to and the animal that has the largest eyes in the world. 

Nick shares the results of a survey that asked the age old question do you want your own urinal? 

Nick has the facts on whether lobsters are immortal, the many ways to say snow is Scottish and if there were any battles fought on United States soil during World War II. 

In today's facts learn about the wild thing that happens when you get a Ph.D. in Finland, how taser is an acronym and a term that describes anger provoked by having difficulty opening a package. 

In today's facts you'll learn where the Apollo 11 flag came from, how to tell when a cranberry is ripe and how much it costs to charge your phone every night. 

Is there a scientific way to open an Oreo so the cream is even on both sides? MIT did a study on it. You can listen to their findings with Nick. 

The annual Capital One's The Match returns on June 1st. Four of the best quarterbacks in the NFL are going to be a part of it. 

Nick shares a study of personality traits and how they relate to the type of candy people like. 

In today's facts learn about how our pace of reading changes when looking at a computer screen, the Washington Generals lack of success against the Harlem Globetrotters and the largest city without one of the four major sports teams. 

In today's facts learn a factoid about the time zones of Oregon and Florida, how young the crew behind the Apollo 11 mission was and who t-shirts were originally marketed to. 

Nick talks about the average age of when people pick their favorite candy. 

Nick shares a surprising survey about where people like to play Wordle. 

Jordan of Sandusky plays for a K96 prize pack with Two Truths And A Lie. 

With today's facts learn about the cost of movie theater popcorn, the traveling habits of Canadians and the will to live of silverfish. 

In today's facts learn about the truth behind Wendy's Chocolate Frosty, capitals that are further west than Los Angeles and a tidbit about one of the most famous paintings in the world. 

A woman from Los Angeles won 10 million dollars on a lottery ticket she never wanted. The woman pressed the wrong button when she was accidently bumped and that ticket turned out to be a big winner. 

Accidential

A special National Beer Day version of Two Truths And A Lie. How well do you know beer? See if you can spot the lie. 

Nick shares the facts on the word bookkeeper, the original color of stop signs and Psycho's bizarre film first. 

Ashley of Bellevue took a shot at Two Truths And A Lie for a chance to win a K96 Prize Pack. Could you spot the lie? 

Nick dives into facts about the many lakes of Canada, how crazy fast animals can be and the real flavors of Fruit Loops cereal.

Nick dishes the facts on Warren Buffett and his love for the drink Coke, the ironic name for the first player to lead the NBA steals and how Reed Hastings came up with Netflix. 

Just in time for Easter Cold Stone Creamery has partnered with Peeps for a new ice cream flavor. Check it out for yourself sometime! 

Nick tells the facts on the word "feedback", the most isolated city in the world and how being cold affects your fingernails. 

Nick shares this scary story of a close encounter with an alligator. 

Nick reveals that Hawaii isn't in North America, Tron wasn't nominated for an Oscar for a strange reason and a little known tidbit about The Who in today's random facts.

Nick shares the story of a British soldier and his charitable record breaking journey. 

Nick has the facts on the only places on Earth where you can't find mosquitoes, goats hiding skills and the Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition. 

Nick talks about the new James Bond themed game show heading to Amazon in the near future. 

Nick gives you the facts on hair loss, elephants and the odds of playing football in the NFL. 

Nick has the facts on the first phone book, escalators in Wyoming and the world's first animated feature. 

If breakfast in bed sounds awful to you you're not alone. Nick shares a survey about people's distaste for the so called luxury. 

Nick talked with Todd James with the American Red Cross of North Central Ohio. 

Nick has the facts on Wile E. Coyote's full name, the organisms living inside you and a true story of a tinder match on one of the most unlikely places on Earth. 

Willie Nelson will be on tour this summer with many guests. The Outlaw Music Festival comes to Blossom Music Center on July 29th

In the facts today, Nick tells you about Leo Fender the inventor of the Stratocaster, a strange similarity between giraffes and mice and another wild animal fact about the closest relative of the manatee. 

Nick dishes the facts on migraines, primes and the first Pokemon. 

NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski was invited on stage with Sam Hunt recently and of course Gronk busted out the moves. 

Nick dives into facts about the planets, the human heart and fries. 

Nick shares common ways people make their picks for filling out brackets for the NCAA Basketball tournament. 

An anonymous bidder paid $518,628 for Tom Brady's final touchdown pass. Only it won't be Tom Brady's final touchdown now that he is coming back to play next season. Nick shares the unfortunate tale. 

Learn about parked cars, Netflix being really old and what moonquakes are in today's random facts with Nick. 

Nick shares the facts on the number of Tweets per day, the first known selfie and how the fork was once taboo. 

In these random facts, Nick tells about the earl days of the forward pass in football, the strange name Twitter once considered for itself and a wild tidbit about tomatoes. 

Nick shares a Reddit survey about gifts adults would love to get still. 

Nick dishes the facts on The Great Wall of China, purple hearts and Roman Numerals. 

Nick shares that during the MLB lockout some players have found interesting ways to stay busy. 

Nick spills the beans on sports in New York City and a questionable way Salvador Dali would pay for dinner bills. 

Nick talks about the new Netflix trivia game coming in April called Trivia Quest. Comparisons are being drawn to the hit game Wordle in which Nick is an avid player. 

Nick gets into facts about people who get struck by lightning, the naming of countries and Dr Pepper. 

Dave and David confusing we know play for a chance to win Monday Raw tickets with Think Fast. Play along for yourself could you get the fastest time? 

Nick shares potential good news for Beetlejuice fans. 

Nick reveals that Chutes and Ladders is a very very old game, a crazy fact about Steve Jobs and an interesting tidbit about the inventor of cruise control. 

Cory of Sandusky plays Two Truths And A Lie with Nick Hurst for a chance to win Chris Stapleton tickets. Can you spot the lie? 

Nick reveals a surprising survey about what people really think about when their plans for the weekend fall through. 

Nick has the facts about the longest running tv show in America, what you can't do during the running of the bulls and an interesting finding about cockroaches.