Sports radio (and sports writing) has been a passion of mine since the 1980s and talk radio has quickly climbed the list of priorities for me as well. I've broadcast roughly 7,000 games over the last 30 years or so, figuring our a way to get paid for watching sports. In recent years, I've dived headfirst into local news and politics and found a true home on talk radio. Fortunately, I've been married to the best woman alive for more than 33 years and wouldn't trade a single minute of it.
Andy Griffin
St. George’s Ugliest Sweater?
Dave Cordero, who works for the City of St. George entered and won the ugly sweater contest Monday night during St. George's Christmas celebration kickoff and tree lighting.
But is Dave's ugly sweater, which features a cartoon Dwight Schrute from "The Office" saying "Fact, Xmas is Here" really the ugliest sweater around...
Wait, Utah Puts What In Their Cheese Balls?
If you've been active on social media in recent times, you've probably noticed that a lot of folks are getting pretty excited about cheese balls.
I'm not talking about the crispy cheese puffs you can buy at the store (trust me, there's a whole debate on whether they should be called cheese balls or cheese puffs)...
It’s Not Too Late To Turn Your Body Around
Marianne Hamilton, Miss Senior Universe, loves to work out. Especially in the pool.
The admitted late bloomer, who shunned fitness and working out in her younger years, has earned nearly 50 gold medals in Senior Games throughout the country since embracing physical fitness...
Guilty! Southern Utah Opens Up About Guilty Pleasures
OK, OK, we're talking about food here, so get your mind out of the gutter.
I recently asked through social media some of the food people in Southern Utah secretly love that they'd just as soon everyone not know about. As per their requests, the names have been changed to protect the over-indulgent...
S. Utah: How To Not Get Scammed On Cyber Monday
We talked about Cyber Monday and keeping scammers and thieves at bay this year as we do our online shipping today on the Andy Griffin Show.
Here are some of the tips we came up with:
Only use sites that you're familiar with -- Amazon, BestBuy, Fanatics, Lowes, etc. If
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Food Drive For Those ‘Hungry For A Change’
Many college athletes in our community spend their time practicing their craft or doing homework. When you're on a partial scholarship, that means no time to work and make money to buy food.
Hungry for Change? Let’s turn compassion into action Wednesday, Nov. 29 a...
Dangerous ‘Super Pigs’ Could Be On Their Way To Utah
There's a new breed of pigs in the world -- dubbed "Super Pigs" -- and experts say it's only a matter of time before they find their way to Utah.
If you Google "super pig," dozens of entries come up in the search, plus questions like "How fast can a super pig run...
Balance Of Nature Navigating High-Demand Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, Balance of Nature, the leading provider of whole fruit, vegetable, and fiber supplements, proudly announces normal operations and shipping timelines.
Despite soaring demand and logistic complexities, the company has successfully navigated these challenges to ensure customers receive their orders within regular delivery times...
Kickoff To Christmas Is Monday In Downtown St. George
The unveiling of dazzling holiday lights and the spirit of the season permeate downtown St. George as the City of St. George and 94.9 Cat Country team up to host the annual Kickoff to Christmas program, Nov. 27 at 6 p.m. at Historic Town Square.
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Hey Southern Utah, Do You Know These Text Abbreviations?
Just for fun, I passed out a test at the radio station the other day.
On the "test" were 20 text abbreviations and about a dozen or so people filled out their best guesses as to what the abbreviations meant.
The youngest person taking the test was in his early 20s, while a few of us are in our 50s...