Friday, June 26th, 2009

• Michael Jackson dies yesterday at age 50... Below is a picture of his final moments... R.I.P
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  City facilities operating as cooling centers and their hours of operation are:
  
  Central Library
  
  500 McKinney
  
  M 9-9 • Tu 9-9 • W 9-6 • Th 9-9 • F 9-6 • Sa 9-6 • Su 1-5
  
  832-393-1313
  
  
  
  Collier Regional Library
  
  6200 Pinemont
  
  M 9-9 • Tu 9-9 • W 9-9 • Th 9-9 • F 9-6 • Sa 9-6 • Su 1-5
  
  832-393-1740
  
  
  
  Henington-Alief Regional Library
  
  7979 South Kirkwood
  
  M 9-9 • Tu 9-9 • W 9-9 • Th 9-9 • F 9-6 • Sa 9-6 • Su 1-5
  
  832-393-1820
  
  
  
  Park Place Regional Library
  
  8145 Park Place Blvd
  
  M 9-9 • Tu 9-9 • W 9-9 • Th 9-9 • F 9-6 • Sa 9-6 • Su 1-5
  
  832-393-1970
  
  
  
  Scenic Woods Regional Library
  
  10677 Homestead
  
  M 9-9 • Tu 9-9 • W 9-9 • Th 9-9 • F 9-6 • Sa 9-6 • Su 1-5
  
  832-393-2030
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, June 25th, 2009
  
  Not only did we give away two pair of Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley tickets today, we had Dierks on with us talking about the upcoming show on September 11th. Go to the podcast to find out how Dierks’ first meeting went with George Strait and also learn who Dierks would like to do a CMT Crossroads with. It might surprise you.
  
  Our favorite news correspondent, Walter Kline-kite stopped by for two episodes of our game, News Story or Storyline. This is where we ask you to identify if what Kline-kite reports is an actual news story or a story line from a movie. See if you can decipher the difference between the two in the podcast.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll be IYB, in your backyard at the HEB off Bunker Hill and I-10. We’re Chillin’ and Grillin’ and getting every one ready for the Fourth of July weekend!!! We’ll give away huge prizes including HEB Cooler Grillin’ kits and Schlitterbaun tickets once per hour; a top of the line grill from Pitts and Spitts, and the biggest prize of them all….to see The King of Country himself in his almost sold out concert!!!! 1 winner and 5 of your friends will be given the opportunity to get The Ultimate George Strait Experience and party in The New 93Q suite for the concert on August 8th courtesy of IBC Bank. All you have to do is stop by the HEB on I-10 and Bunker Hill and come register to win.
  
  Plus, we’ll have more Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley tickets in the 8am and 9am hour. We’ll also give you more Kid Rock tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
  
  Jenny Law came across this article from Women’s Health magazine. In the electronic age we face more challenges when it comes to our reputation than we realize. Hello Facebook photos of you on Spring Break! Here are some steps to keep your web rep intact, from Pam Dixon, executive director of the World Privacy Forum. (worldprivacyforum.org)
  
  Step 1 -- Remove unflattering material Contact the person who posted the content -- or the webmaster running the site -- and politely ask that they remove it. If that doesn't work, try a group like ElectronicPrivacyInformationCenter (epic.com) to help you.
  
  Step 2 -- Distinguish yourself You internet-stalk yourself ... and discover you share a name with a Nobel Prize winner...or an exotic dancer in Vegas. If this isn't the image you were going for (or is a competing one!) make sure you start including a middle initial or name.
  
  Step 3 -- Bury the Bad Stuff "Google-bomb" yourself. Create your own website, comment on forum pages with signed replies, and write op-ed letters to the local paper. Your carefully created content will start to eclipse the bad stuff in no time. And who looks past page three of a Google search?
  
  We wanted to know what kind of stuff you’ve seen that caused you or someone you know a little issue with work or friends or family. Check out the story that Timmy T rattled off and then listen to Andrea from Cypress in the podcast.
  
  Al Roker from NBC’s TODAY show was in Galveston today so before he went live on the TV, we chatted with him about the reason for his visit and his recent verbal spat with Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. Listen to Al in the podcast.
  
  Do you know how many calories the average person burns while watching an hour of TV? Do you know the length of hair the average person grows in their lifetime? Guess and then go to the podcast to find out if you’re right.
  
  Don’t forget to visit our SPCA Critter Corner and meet “Scooby”. He needs a good home because his previous owner died. He’s a wonderful terrier mix who’s playful and friendly.
  
  Tomorrow in the 7am and 9am hour you’ll get more chances to win Brad Paisley and Dierks Bentley tickets, we’ll even talk with Dierks as he joins us for a conversation and finally, we’ll give an opportunity to win some Kid Rock tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
  
  Half of the country duo Montgomery Gentry, Troy Gentry joined us to talk about For The Heroes, their new recording they’re releasing for the Wounded Warrior project. Montgomery Gentry have been over to Iraq to perform for the troops and they had a scary experience while there. Go to the podcast to find out the details.
  
  The US Open was sheer heartache for Phil Mickelson. His wife, Amy, is due to have surgery for breast cancer next week. She left cards and text messages asking him to bring home the silver trophy from a U.S. Open that has taunted Lefty for a decade. This was his 5th time coming in second. Want to know about the times that the members of the Zoo came close to something? Of course you do, so go to the podcast and give it a listen and try not to laugh at Kline’s close call.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, from the NBC “Today” show, Al Roker joins us as he broadcasts from Galveston Island. Also, in the 7am and 9am hour, we’ll give you Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, June 22nd, 2009
  
  Taylor Swift and Def Leppard teamed up for a CMT Crossroads episode. We’ve spoken to Taylor about it before but have never gotten the Leppard perspective. Until today. We chatted with Leppard front guy, Joe Elliott. Go to the podcast to hear the interview and listen to Joe’s interesting answer about playing popular songs over and over.
  
  Do you know what NMU and BBI5 mean in the text world? Go the podcast to find out.
  
  Today is officially Stupid Guy Thing Day. It's an actual declared day! Stupid Guy Thing Day is designated as a day to commemorate all of the stupid things guys do. Go to the podcast and listen to some of the stupid things that guys have done here in Houston.
  
  Tomorrow, another chance in the 8am and 9am hour to win Brad Paisley/Dierks Bentley tickets. Plus, we’ll talk with Montgomery Gentry about a wonderful project they have going on that you need to know about.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, June 18th, 2009
  
  Feeling a little blue? Glamour magazine says these things will cheer you up in no time:
  
  Be rebellious -- have a cookie before noon or a drink before 5 p.m. Close your eyes and relive your most magical kiss. Make someone else's day and overtip. Facebook-stalk the once "unattainable" crushes you had in your early teens. Odds are some of them have become less than desirable. Smile. Even if you're faking it at first, it may start to feel real. Resist buying too expensive clothes or picking the same fights. Happiness can also come from what you don't do What pick-me-ups work for you when you're having a bad day? While you’re thinking about what kind of things cheer you up, go to the podcast and listen to what Timmy T, Jenny Law and Kline do to cheer themselves up. Warning, Kline is boring again.
  
  Do you know how many minutes per day the average American spends on line? Do you know the average number of times Americans relocate in their lives? Venture a guess and then go to the podcast to see how close you were to the correct answer.
  
  Wow, was Kline in an uproar today over PGA golfer, Phil Mickelson playing in this weekend’s US Open while Mickelson’s wife, Amy is in the hospital preparing for surgery to fight breast cancer. Phil claims he needs to be out on the golf course because he “needs a respite” from dealing with the cancer diagnosis. According to Kline, since Amy doesn’t get a respite, neither should Phil. He should be by her side during this ordeal for moral support. Timmy T and Jenny didn’t see it that way so we needed you to settle the debate. The podcast has the decision.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, at 7:10, we’ll have a major concert announcement and THEN we’ll talk with CELEBRITIES Jack Ingram and Keith Urban while the clock TICKS towards the weekend. Gee, wonder what that major concert announcement’s going to be?
  
  

  Wednesday, June 17th, 2009
  
  A couple of Kingwood listeners, engaged to be married this weekend, met in a pretty unusual way. He dialed the wrong number and ended up making a love connection with the young lady on the other line. We wanted to know if you could top that so we asked you to call in with the strange way you met your significant other. Could anyone top it? When you go to the podcast to listen, try to understand Kline’s example but don’t spend too much time on it because we didn’t.
  
  Speaking of Kline, this Friday the whole 93Q staff is going floating on the Guadalupe River. Kline, a noted germ freak, hater of swimming and an individual who claims he’s allergic to the sun (what the heck is he a morning radio personality or a vampire?), is signed up to go. Listen in the podcast to how excited he is about this trip.
  
  Walter Klinekite, our substitute news anchor who joins us on occasion to deliver News Story or Storyline visited this morning. See if you can decide which stories are actual news stories and which ones are storylines from movies by listening in the podcast.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, more prizes for father’s day weekend including four passes to the boat show at Reliant Center and we’ll also give you an opportunity to win four rounds of golf at Moody Gardens.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
  
  Timmy T released one of his patented age guessing formulas. He claimed he could guess your age + or - 2 years based on the first TV show you just absolutely had to watch every week no matter what...could he do it? Find out in the podcast.
  
  Kline upset little five year old Jonas Tuttle yesterday when he attended the Greatwood Geyser swim meet and left before Jonas could show him his blue ribbon that he had won. Why did Kline leave so early? Go to the podcast and listen for his answer.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll have more hook ups for dad. Four rounds of golf at Moody Gardens and 4 passes to the Boat Show at Reliant Center will be up for grabs. We’ll also see if you can top this story coming out of Kingwood about a strange way this one couple met.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, June 15th, 2009
  
  Believe it or not...a couple that "got together" when they first met and decided they liked each other and became a couple is nearly twice as likely to work long term than those who took it slow!!! Researchers are baffled....so are we! We wanted to hear your story of one night stands that have stood the test of time. Is this research true or complete bunk? Go to the podcast and listen for yourself.
  
  Do you think a wad of moist fig Newton's thrown at our studio window at a high velocity will stick for a three League City count or will it slide down the window to the ground? What about a half a log of Velveeta cheese heated in the microwave for about thirty seconds? You can find out the adhesiveness of both by listening to the podcast.
  
  Last week we were in New Orleans and Timmy T had an interesting experience on his flight home. Find out all of the details in the podcast.
  
  Tomorrow, more golf outings for four at Moody Gardens and also another four pack of tickets to the boat show this weekend could be yours as we celebrate father’s day all week on the Zoo.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, June 11th, 2009
  
  An Israeli woman mistakenly threw out a mattress she said had almost $1 million inside, setting off a frantic search through tons of garbage at a number of landfill sites. The woman bought her elderly mother a new mattress as a surprise present — and threw out the old one. The next day she remembered that she had hidden her life savings inside the old mattress. To a lesser degree this probably happens to many of us. It’s happened to Timmy T, Kline and Jenny Law. Go to the podcast and give it a listen.
  
  We had a listener needing your advice since we couldn’t agree between the three of us on how to help her. Here is her letter and situation:
  
  Dear New Q Morning Zoo,
  
  I never thought that I would email in but I listen to the show everyday. My ex husband left me with serious debt. I have to work two jobs just so we can stay in our home. This is the dilemma, I have an ex boyfriend that I am still friends with. He is my best friend and so he is aware of the problems I am facing financially and he wants to help. He has offered to pay off what my ex husband has left me with and said that all I had to do was ask. He says that this is not a loan and he is doing it because he wants to. On one hand, I do not feel comfortable with this because I do not know his motive. On the other, it would take a lot of worry off my mind. What would you do?
  
  Please help me!
  
  Indebt Debbie
  
  Go to the podcast to hear the different opinions.
  
  Do you know the average amount of money a typical American couple will spend on their baby in the first year of its life? What about the percentage of American’s who will purposely run a red light, do you know that? Make a guess and then go to the podcast and listen to find out how close you were to the actual answer.
  
  Tomorrow, we’re broadcasting from New Orleans but we’ll still give you an opportunity to win Rascal Flatts tickets as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, June 10th, 2009
  
  Here's either a cautionary tale or an example of social-media paranoia. An Arizona man believes that his Twitter messages about going out of town led to a burglary at his home while he was away. When he came home, he found that someone had broken into his house and stolen thousands of dollars worth of video equipment he used for his video business, IzzyVideo.com, which he uses for his Twitter account. We bantered this around a little bit and you won’t believe what Jenny and Kline have seen on people’s Facebook update. Find out by listening to the podcast.
  
  According to a new study, men pack on an average of 14 pounds while their wives are pregnant. The weight gain is blamed partly on the anxiety of becoming a new parent and also on taking part in their partner's cravings. We asked about your unusual pregnancy cravings and Timmy T, based on those cravings predicted how much weight the guy gained. Want to hear some disturbing cravings and find out how Timmy T did? Then go to the podcast and give it a listen.
  
  Our good buddy, Walter Klinekite stopped by the studio for a couple versions of News Story or Story Line. Go to the podcast and see if you can distinguish what is a real news story and what is the story line of a movie based on Klinekite’s report.
  
  While you’re on our website, go to the Critter Corner and introduce yourself to Dolly, she’s a puppy mill rescue and she needs a good home. She’s adoptable at the Houston SPCA.
  
  Tomorrow, we’ll have more Rascal Flatts tickets to give you in the 7am hour and we’ll have more Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets and also tickets to see David Allan Coe for you to win. Plus, we need your help to solve a listener e-mail bag dilemma.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, June 9th, 2009
  
  Folks from Dallas are calling the new Cowboys Stadium The 8th Wonder of the World…No Way!!! That’s the nickname for the Astrodome!!! We called Cowboys’ owner, Jerry Jones and told him to issue a cease and desist to Cowboys’ fans!!! To hear our call to the Cowboys’ front office, go to the podcast.
  
  Now, we wouldn’t want to leave Jerry in a lurch when it comes to a name for his new digs, so we asked you to come up with a nickname for the new stadium. Some of the offerings are on line and waiting for your vote. The one receiving the most votes will be sent to Jerry. Listen to all of the offerings in the podcast.
  
  We had Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets and Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets for you to win today. All you had to do was successfully complete the um, uh, like challenge. For Crosby tickets, it was Kline who was in the hot seat. Could he do it? Could Amy do it for Schlitterbahn tickets? Go to the podcast to find out.
  
  Tomorrow, more Rascal Flatts tickets in the 7 and 9am hour, more Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets and more Schlitterbahn tickets could be yours as we have all of that to give away.
  
  
  
  

  Monday, June 8th, 2009
  
  Good Monday Morning Everyone!
  
  Yes I know it's Monday but we want to start the week off right by giving you all the chance to win Rascall Flatts tickets for their show on Sunday! All you have to do is be the 9th caller when you hear a Rascall Flatts song! Guess what! The winning doesn't dtop there. We played Truey or Hooey this morning for some Crosby Fair tickets and packs of tickets to the Shitterbahn in Galveston!
  
  We then opened up the phone lines this morning to see who had some juicey revenge stories on their X boyfriend or girlfriend. Take a listen to the podcast to hear what we got. Of course we couldn't leave you guys hanging without some good old news from the Cooler Talk and a nice trip around the world in 93 Seconds. Listen here for a good laugh!
  
  Tomorrow! Listen up for those Rascall Flatts songs so you can be the next winner and will go see them for free on Sunday in the Woodlands!
  
  
  
  

  Friday, June 5th, 2009
  
  Do you know what the text/IM code .02 means? What about the meaning of 2G2BT? Go to the podcast to hear what the correct answers are.
  
  Timmy T is off to Lake Jackson this weekend for the State Softball Championship tournament. He’s the coach of the U-8 Rose/Rich “White” Stampede. Listen in the podcast as he calls out just about everyone else in the tournament. We’ll find out Monday how his team fared.
  
  People Magazine asked celebrities what three things they couldn’t live without in their lives. We think celebrities get this stuff wrong because their lists are almost always full of frivolous items, so we wanted to know what “real” people had on their list. We wanted to know your list. Hear your offerings and the list of the Q Morning Zoo in the podcast.
  
  Monday, we’ll have two more opportunities to win Rascal Flatts tickets, one in the 7am and the other in the 9am hour. Also, Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets will go up for grabs.
  
  
  
  

  Thursday, June 4th, 2009
  
  We had a wonderful chat today with Keith Urban. Go to the podcast to find out how often, if ever, he changes diapers, what he loves about Houston and if he’s ever been pranked by the current best prankster on the planet.
  
  Do you know how many pounds of food the average American wastes per year? Do you know how many guests are invited to the average American wedding? Make a guess and then go to the podcast to see how your answer compares to the actual number?
  
  We want you to play hooky from work on Thursday, July 9th. You and up to twenty of your office mates/friends can go to The Phantom of the Opera at Hobby Center on us. Find the link on our website and submit a “Twitter” like message explaining why you should win the tickets.
  
  Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll have another opportunity for you to win Rascal Flatts tickets in the 8am hour and we’ll give away more Schlitterbahn Galveston passes and Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets.
  
  
  
  

  Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
  
  Our ADD Theatre players visited this morning to give you condensed versions of a couple of films. If you could identify the movie title based on the Cliff’s Notes edition then you’d win. See if you can do it by listening in the podcast.
  
  Kenny Chesney’s song, OUT LAST NIGHT talks about his fake clubbing persona. Timmy T had lots of fake personas when he used to club, Jenny Law tried to pull a fast one occasionally and Kline completely mailed in his offering, so we wanted to find out what your persona is or was and if it worked. Some of you are very creative as you’ll hear in the podcast.
  
  Tomorrow, we’ll have two opportunities to win Rascal Flatts tickets. Your first chance is in the 7am hour and then again in the 9am hour. Plus, more Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets and Schlitterbahn passes will go up for grabs. And, we’ll talk with Keith Urban, so tons to look forward to tomorrow on the Zoo.
  
  
  
  

  Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009
  
  Wedding season started today, coincidentally so did hurricane season… So it's the perfect time to look at some things you should ask yourself before walking down the aisle ...
  
  

  • Can he put up with my relatives and can I put up with his?
    
  • Have we discussed our family health histories?
    
  • Have we discussed whether or not we want kids, how many, and how we want to raise them?
    
  • Are we on the same page with our careers? Does one of us want to stay home?
    
  • Would I be OK with it if I was the breadwinner? Would he?
    
  • Do I know how he'll feel if I keep my last name?
    
  • If one of his parents turned on me, would he stand up for me, or would I have to fight for myself?
    
  • What's his idea of the right way to discipline children?
    
  • What are our values (family, religion and politics) and do they mesh?
    
  • Do we plan on having separate bank accounts or creating one that we will both share?
    
  • If he doesn't change and what I'm getting now is exactly what he's going to be and nothing better, will I still be content with him?
    
    We wanted to know what advice you have for newly engaged or soon to be married couples. Some sound advice in the podcast, which is must listening if you have a walk down the aisle planned any time soon.
    
    Our “professional” news anchor, Walter Kline-kite stopped by for a couple of rounds of News Story or Storyline. See if you can determine which stories are real news stories and which ones are movie story lines?
    
    Have you heard what Kline’s doing this December to raise $500,000 for Snowdrop Foundation and Texas Children’s Cancer Center? If not, visit the podcast to hear what about his “adventure of a lifetime” and then check out the link on our home page to Strides Across Texas.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll give you another opportunity in the 8am hour to win Rascal Flatts tickets and we’ll have more Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets plus more Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets.
    
    
    
    

    Monday, June 1st, 2009
    
    Timmy T’s been coaching the white team all-stars from the Rose/Rich softball league and it’s been a rough go for the developmental squad. Did their losing streak finally come to an end or did the ineptness continue? Go to the podcast and listen for the answer.
    
    Will a Jay Leno, with protruding chin, action figure flush or clog up the Cox Radio Houston toilet? How about Jenny Law’s Toaster Strudel? Would that flush or clog? Find out in the podcast.
    
    It’s said that 85% of personal goals are accomplished when you write them down. Jenny Law’s written her goal down and aims to accomplish it when she goes to L.A. later this month. What’s her goal? And what kind of frivolous goal does Kline have? Go to the podcast and find out. Also, decide for yourself who’s goal is more worthless, Jenny’s or Kline’s.
    
    Tomorrow in the 7am and 9am hour we’ll give you opportunities to win Rascal Flatts tickets, plus we have more Crosby Fair and Rodeo tickets as well as Schlitterbahn Galveston tickets.
    
    
    
    

    Friday, May 29th, 2009
    
    We were chock full of concert tickets today, so it was game shows galore.
    
    Do you think you can tell the difference between a real website and a fictitious website? It’s not as easy as you might think, which is why we’d like you to go to the podcast and try your hand at our game Dot Com or Dot Con.
    
    We had our final two pair of George Strait tickets to giveaway. Since they were our last pairs, we had you work a little bit for them with some George-oke. This is just like karaoke except that we only feature George Strait songs and only require you to sing the next two lines of a George song. Caveat is that you have to sing it though. The podcast is where you can hear all of the musical talent.
    
    Monday on the Zoo, starting at 7am, you’ll listen for a Rascal Flatts song and when you hear one you’ll need to be the 9th caller at 713-390-5000. Also, we have Schlitterbahn tickets to give you so we’ll see you on Monday.
    
    Strides Across Texas update: While you’re enjoying your Saturday morning and early afternoon, Kline will be running a 20 mile training run on the rural roads of Fort Bend County. If you see him, go ahead and honk and wave to him but please don’t try to hit him. As funny as it would be to see his reaction, his nose may dent your car if you get too close to him. Click on the Strides Across Texas link on our web site and read about the reason Kline is training.
    
    
    
    

    Thursday, May 28th, 2009
    
    Sometimes our frivolous little show can be educational. Such is the case whenever we play “Lies, Darn Lies and Statistics.” Do you know how much the average person sweats per day? Take a guess and then go to the podcast to see how close you were to the correct answer.
    
    Timmy T ran across a story about how Facebook and MySpace are actually having a negative effect on relationships because they tell so much about a person. We wanted to know the silliest reason that you’ve been dumped before. Jenny Law’s reason for dumping a guy took the cake but our calls were pretty entertaining. Listen for yourself in the podcast.
    
    We introduced a new game for our George Strait giveaway today. We called it “What’s Next, By George?” This is where you heard dialogue from the movie PURE COUNTRY and you had to say the next line that George Strait delivered. Go to the podcast to find out who was successful and also see if you know the lines yourself.
    
    Tomorrow, more George-oke at 7:20 and 8:20am for George Strait tickets.
    
    
    
    

    Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
    
    In the text messaging world, do you know what it means when someone types BRB? If you don’t then go to the podcast and listen for the answer. Who knows, you might want to use this in your everyday texting vernacular.
    
    Operation Hydration, getting water for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan is in full swing. Listen in the podcast to the places that have stepped up to commit their energy to the cause. Maybe you’ll be inspired by their generosity, but at the very least, you’ll know where to go to support people who are making a difference.
    
    Jenny Law wrote a country yarn and so did Kevin Kline. Both yarns were stories using George Strait #1 hit song titles. First, listen to both in the podcast and decide for yourself whose story was better and then try to decipher how many songs were featured in each yarn.
    
    Tomorrow, more George Strait tickets at 7:20 and 8:20am.
    
    Don’t forget to visit our Critter Corner and see our little friend The Mighty Quinn, an adoptable little puppy from the Houston SPCA.
    
    
    
    Check out the amazing car chase that happened in Houston yesterday!!
    
    
    
    

    Tuesday, May 26th, 2009
    
    Last week, Jenny mentioned to Timmy T that his daughter’s softball team, though they finished second were just really the first losers. Apparently the coach of the team heard this and used it as motivation for the girls in their tournament this weekend. Would it work? How did the girls fare? More importantly, how did Timmy T’s “white” team do in their tournament? Go to the podcast for the update.
    
    We uncorked a new game today for George Strait tickets. It’s called “Did George Do It?” Try your hand at George Strait knowledge in the podcast. Of course, you won’t win tickets but at least you’ll know how the game is played so that you can give it your best shot if we play it again.
    
    Do you know who the celebrity couple PineRidge is? If you’re like Kline, then you have no idea so do what he’s doing and go to the podcast to find out the answer.
    
    Tomorrow, we’ll give you two more chances to win George Strait tickets. One opportunity happens at 7:20 and the other happens at 8:20. Also, we’ll give away another $250 Visa gift card from E! TV to commemorate the 500th episode of The E! True Hollywood Story.
    
    
    
    

    Friday, May 22nd, 2009
    
    The big story overnight was the four alarm fire that burned the Gallery Furniture warehouse to the ground, costing Mattress Mac a ton of inventory. Fortunately, no lives were lost and no one was injured. Mac is a pillar of the community and very generous with his time and money that’s why we wanted to hear from you about your encounters with Mac. Lots of you had very kind words to say to and about Mac. Listen to them in the podcast.
    
    After we spoke with you about Mac we got a call from the man himself. You can hear our conversation with Mattress Mac in the podcast. Ever the pitchman, listen to how many times he plugs the new Gallery location and how he seamlessly works in a mention for the Tempurpedic mattress. It’s classic Mac even in the face of tragedy.
    
    You’ve got to go to the podcast and listen to Kimberly from Humble try to win George Strait tickets and a new grill along with an HEB gift card worth $500. She had to sing George Strait’s TROUBADOR. Could she do it?
    
    Tuesday on the Zoo, we’ll have George Strait tickets for you to win at 7:20 and 8:20am.
    
    
    
    

    Thursday, May 21st, 2009
    
    Do you think a pecan log from Bucees will stick to a window if thrown from a very close range? We tested it out this morning. Go to the podcast to hear how it turned out.
    
    A new Gallup poll revealed that 80% of American’s wouldn’t have a problem staying on the 13th floor of a hotel or apartment. It got us wondering about superstitions. Jenny has tons of them and Kline used to have tons of them but he doesn’t anymore. Does Timmy T have any and what superstitions do you have? You can find out those answers in the podcast.
    
    Do you know the difference between George Strait’s voice and George W. Bush’s voice? You think it’s easy just reading it but wait until you hear how difficult it really is. Could Alynn complete the task? The podcast gives you the answer.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, more George Strait tickets and we’ll King Size them with an outdoor grill and a $500 HEB gift card.
    
    
    
    

    Wednesday, May 20th, 2009
    
    Today for our George Strait “King Size” upgrade, we gave away tickets to the SOLD OUT Dallas show at new Cowboys Stadium. So, you get the Houston tickets and the Dallas tickets all to yourself if you could successfully navigate the treacherous waters of “Somewhat hard but not completely impossible George Strait trivia”. Could Ashley in Stafford be the one to do it? Go to the podcast and give it a listen.
    
    We had five free dog training lessons from Man’s Best Friend that we wanted to give to you. To get them, you had to call us and tell us about the destruction your misbehaving dog has caused. You won’t believe what Gordon’s dogs did to his house. Check it out in the podcast.
    
    Our good friend from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Leroy Shaeffer joined us, along with Ben, a scholarship recipient from the HLSR. The numbers are staggering so go the podcast and listen to the breakdown of how much money the Rodeo has distributed to area students.
    
    Also don't forget to see our new kitty cat friend Pandora! You can find out how to adopt her in our critter corner!
    
    Tomorrow, more George Strait tickets and this time, the “King Size” upgrade is meet and greet passes for his Houston show.
    
    
    
    

    Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
    
    We continue making progress on our quest to get water for the troops in Iraq after we heard about the need on KHOU last week. We were joined again today by Congressman Ted Poe for an update on what he’s found out from the Department of Defense regarding this issue. To find out what you can do and what has been done, go to the podcast and give it a listen. Jerry “PaPa” Ray had his priorities in place, starting with God, followed by family, country and fishing. Before he got sick, Jerry and his buddy could regularly be found on the rivers, lakes and tanks around Knox County, casting lines from a fishing boat that had been plugged, painted and patched too many times to count. So when Jerry died May 1 at age 78, his children and grandchildren decided to honor his memory by carrying his casket to his grave in that beat-up old boat. We wanted to know what unusual request you have for your funeral? Go to the podcast to hear Jenny’s and Kline’s offering as well as what Jenny in Houston wants to happen to her.
    
    Can you tell the difference between a news story and a movie storyline? Go to the podcast and listen to New Q Morning Zoo news correspondent, Walter Kline-kite deliver the stories and see if you can decipher which is which.
    
    Tomorrow, we’ll have another opportunity at 7:20 to win George Strait tickets for his show at Reliant Stadium on August 8th and we’ll King Size those tickets with another pair for his SOLD OUT show in Dallas at the new Cowboy Stadium.
    
    
    
    

    Monday, May 18th, 2009
    
    Last week we were riled up by a report from KHOU investigative reporter, Jeremy Rogalski, about our troops fighting in the Middle East not having enough water in 130 degree heat. We wanted to find out more about this story so we spoke with Jeremy this morning. Go to the podcast and take a listen. After we spoke with Jeremy, and he mentioned that some Texas congressmen had written Defense Secretary Gates, we contacted Representative Ted Poe who indeed did write Secretary Gates. Ted laid it out for us in plain terms and told us what he and his lawmaker buddies are doing to ensure that this is taken care of expeditiously. Go to the podcast and get the details from Congressman Poe.
    
    This week, we have George Strait tickets to give away, plus “King Sized” additions to those tickets. Today it was a trip for two to Lauberge du Lac and $500 in spending money. We played “Name That Birthday Boy”. Go to the podcast and see if you can identify who’s who.
    
    Tomorrow, we’ll have more George Strait tickets at 7:20 and these aren’t just any tickets. These are front row tickets. Plus, we’ll get an update on Operation Hydration from Congressman Ted Poe.
    
    
    
    

    Friday, May 15th, 2009
    
    According to a new study, the "love at first sight" phenomenon may be in men’s genes. Seems when men see a potential mate, they are more likely to respond physically in ways that will increase the chance of healthy offspring. So that moment of instant attraction is kind of like the call of nature. We wanted to know if women experienced love at first sight or if it was just men. Also, what do women have on their checklist for a potential man? Go to the podcast to hear the answers to these questions.
    
    Do you know who FarRy and MilCaulk are? Here’s a hint, they’re celebnix, where we take celebrity couple names and jam them together to make one name. If you don’t know who these two are, go to the podcast and find out.
    
    Have you heard about this story that ran on KHOU that we’ve been talking about over the last two days? Our troops in the Middle East don’t have enough water to drink. Go to the podcast and find out the latest update on this and listen to how you can help.
    
    Monday we’ll continue our updates on the water for troops situation as we talk with KHOU reporter, Jeremy Ragalski and US Congressman, Ted Poe. Plus, we’ll continue our George Strait ticket giveaway for his show on August 8th
    
    
    
    

    Thursday, May 14th, 2009
    
    Yesterday we touched upon the KHOU investigative report about our troops in the Middle East not having enough water as they fight for our country in 130 degree heat. This outraged us so we spoke with Susan Barlow of the USO Houston chapter to find out what we can do to help our brave men and women in combat. Go to the podcast and listen to how simple it is to make a difference with Susan’s explanation and directions.
    
    While driving into the New 93Q studio this morning, Timmy T had a revelatory theory pop into his head. In his estimation, 98% of the population can do one thing better than 98% of the rest of the population. It could be something very minor but he’s convinced that this theory is true. Kline on the other hand thinks that at best the theory should be 60/60 instead of 98/98 since he’s just mediocre. Could you prove Timmy’s theory correct? Go the podcast and find out.
    
    Do you know the percentage of the world’s population who are left-handed? What about the average number of money it takes to raise a dog to age eleven? Take a guess and then go to the podcast to hear the actual results.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, another opportunity to win George Strait tickets in the 9am hour, plus, two more pairs of tickets to see Jason Aldean brought to you by Bud Light on Saturday at the Sam Houston Race Park.
    
    
    
    

    Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
    
    Want to hear what the best job in the world is? We talked to a guy this morning who claims that he has the best job ever. His name is Jim Koch, maybe you know him, but you probably know his product even better. Go to the podcast and find out what he makes and why he claims to have the best job on the planet.
    
    The other day Jenny was eating at a restaurant when a group of high school students wearing formal dresses and tuxedos came in for dinner. They were going to prom, since it is prom season, and it brought back terrible memories for Jenny. We wanted to know if your prom horror story could top Jenny’s experience. Go to the podcast and listen for yourself.
    
    KHOU ran a report the other day that has the Q Zoo riled up. Soldiers fighting for our country in the Middle East don’t have adequate water supplies even though they are working in full fatigues, boots and backpacks as the temperature climbs to 130 degrees. This is so wrong in our opinion and we want to do something about it. Go to the podcast and see how you can help.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll talk with Susan Barlow of the Houston chapter of the USO to talk about how we can get water to our troops, we’ll have another George Strait song in the 9am hour that will win you tickets to his show and we’ll have two more pair of Jason Aldean tickets for his show brought to you by Bud Light.
    
    
    
    

    Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
    
    We played one of our favorite games this morning. We call it, “Will It Flush?” This is where we drop something in the 93Q toilet and see if it will flush or not. Today was a medium sized Kobe Bryant bobblehead doll and our producer, John Vondra’s malfunctioning alarm clock that was sacrificed. Would either of them flush? Go to the podcast and listen.
    
    For the first time in his 13-year career, Timmy T apologized on the air for something he felt guilty about. What could have made him feel guilty enough to make this groundbreaking apology? The podcast again reveals the answer.
    
    After his guilt was assuaged, Timmy T took on the pressure packed task of speaking for the entire male gender as he answered women’s questions with brutal honesty. If you can handle the truth, as perceived by Timmy T, then go to the podcast and listen for the advice dispensed by the all-knowing spokesperson.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, another George Strait ticket opportunity in the 9am hour, also, two more pairs of Jason Aldean tickets for his show on Saturday sponsored by Bud Light, and we’ll take your prom horror stories.
    
    
    
    

    Monday, May 11th, 2009
    
    Jennifer Aniston's BFF Courteney Cox and her husband, David Arquette, ran into Brad Pitt in Los Angeles recently, and the traitor didn't even snub him! One person said, "Instead of ignoring him, Courteney chatted away with Brad all night. The three were in great spirits and seemed really happy to see each other." Jenny thought this was a true breech of friendship and thought that Courtney broke a rule of engagement. We wanted to know what you thought. Go to the podcast and see if you agree with what was said.
    
    Have you ever had the opportunity to participate in our Um Uh Like Challenge? This is where we ask you to speak fluidly for twenty seconds about a given topic. Today, we had Jason Aldean tickets up for grabs. Could anyone do it? We’ve been on a losing streak of late so we needed someone to step up today and get us off the schnide. Go to the podcast and see if we were successful today.
    
    Tomorrow, more George Strait tickets in the 9am hour and we’ll also give you more Jason Aldean tickets for his show this Saturday on the Bud Light stage at SHRP. Plus, Timmy T answers your questions about guys. The brutal truth as told to you by Timmy T.
    
    
    
    

    Friday, May 8th, 2009
    
    The struggling economy is making for some very tough times for most Americans who are trying desperately to save their homes, their jobs, and every last penny. But the country's wealthy people are also having difficulties -- in the form of guilt. A survey of affluent consumers in the U.S. shows that more than half polled say they feel guilty about making luxury purchases. We wanted to know what you haven’t purchased because of guilt. Timmy T thought this was a media invented story and Kline thought it was very true so we needed you to decide the difference of opinion. Go to the podcast to see whom you agreed with.
    
    Today we had our final guaranteed audition slot for “America’s Got Talent” to give to you. We had more singers call in to show us their skills and it’s a shame that we could only settle on one. Listen to the skills in the podcast.
    
    Walter Kline-kite, our Q Zoo news correspondent dropped by this morning for two versions of our game “News Story or Storyline”. Go to the podcast and see if you can determine which stories are real news stories and which ones are movie story lines.
    
    Monday on the Zoo, we’ll have more George Strait win-them-before-you-can-buy-them tickets and you’ll also have an opportunity to win Jason Aldean tickets for his upcoming show at the Showgrounds at Sam Houston Race Park.
    
    
    
    

    Thursday, May 7th, 2009
    
    Do you know the average number of American’s aged 15 to 55 who have not seen any STAR WARS movies? What about the percentage of employees who skip lunch entirely on a daily basis? Venture a guess and then go to the podcast and see how close you were to the actual number.
    
    Since the economy isn’t very robust right now, it has changed the dating landscape with many more couples going Dutch on a first date. It happened to Jenny Law and it ended with a terrible dating experience for her. We wanted to know if you could top Jenny’s story. Go to the podcast to hear about Jenny’s terrible date and then make sure you listen to Tina’s in Conroe story. Who are these guys that do stuff like this?
    
    We had more auditions for “America’s Got Talent” this morning. Who made the cut and who didn’t? Go to the podcast and hear for yourself.
    
    Tomorrow in the 9am hour, your first chance of the day to win George Strait tickets before you can even buy them. Also, we’ll have more Up Close and Personal combo packages for the Louis Shanks Listener Lounge to see Eli Young Band and Jason Michael Carroll brought to you by Crown Royal.
    
    
    
    

    Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
    
    Everybody makes such a big deal out of being prom king and queen. That caused a disagreement in the studio today as Timmy T said that prom king and queen is too much too soon, while Kline said it was a stepping stone to more success later in life and Jenny said that nobody even remembers who the prom king and queen were. We needed you to settle the bet by telling us what your prom king and queen are doing now. Go to the podcast to hear who won the bet.
    
    We’ve got these guaranteed audition passes for “America’s Got Talent” but before you get one of the tickets, you have to audition for us. Today, Theresa was in the spotlight. Do you agree with her that she can be the next Susan Boyle? Listen to her performance in the podcast.
    
    Can you tell the difference between a singing goat and country superstar Toby Keith? Oh you laugh, but it’s not as easy as you think. Listen in the podcast and see if you can tell which is which.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, a MAJOR concert announcement at 7:10 and then post announcement details on how you can get tickets to this HUGE event. Also, more Up Close and Personal combo packages for the Louis Shanks listener lounge to see Eli Young Band and Jason Michael Carroll.
    
    
    
    

    Tuesday, May 5th, 2009
    
    It’s Cinco de Mayo and to celebrate, we played the New Q Morning Zoo’s annual game, Sinko or No Sinko. This is where you tell us if something will sink or float in a pool of water. Go to the podcast and listen to the things we tested the buoyancy of.
    
    All this week we’ve got guaranteed audition slots for “America’s Got Talent” at the George R. Brown this weekend. We’re asking you to describe or perform your special talent for us and if we select yours as the best, then you get the guaranteed slot. Listen to the talent on display this morning in the podcast.
    
    Tomorrow we’ll give you more opportunities to win those Up Close and Personal combos to get into the Louis Shanks Listener Lounge to see Eli Young Band and Jason Michael Carroll brought to you by Crown Royal. Also, we’ll have more “America’s Got Talent” auditions.
    
    
    
    

    Monday, May 2nd, 2009
    
    Timmy T ran across a disturbing story about the summer job market for high school and college students being the worst in history. So, we thought we’d give the future leaders and look back at how bad things were for us by sharing our worst job experiences. Timmy T had a unique but terrible experience and then listener Tim shared his story with us which earned him Up Close and Personal passes for Eli Young Band and Jason Michael Carroll. Want to hear about some bad gigs? Check out the podcast.
    
    Do you think a slice of bologna will stick to a window if thrown at a high velocity from about ten feet away? Listen in the podcast to see if it stuck or not. And, while you’re there, check out the controversial Will It Stick when Timmy T threw uncooked bacon at the window but did something unforeseen prior to hurling the bacon. What did he do and did it stick or not? The podcast has the answers.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, we’ll have more Up Close and Personal combos for you to win all morning long and we’ll ask you to share your talent with us to win a guaranteed audition in front of Sharon Osbourne and David Hasselhof for America’s Got Talent.
    
    
    
    

    Friday, May 1st, 2009
    
    The Academy of Country Music Artist of the Year, Carrie Underwood called us this morning. We chatted about winning the award, the Matthew McConaughey crack she made during her acceptance speech and we also talked about her new cover song. Listen to the entire interview in the podcast.
    
    It’s a softball weekend on the Zoo. Timmy T’s daughter, Audrey, has a softball game Friday night and Jenny Law is going to attend the festivities. Then the remainder of the weekend Timmy T, Jenny Law and Kline will participate on Team Snowdrop as they play in the Derricks and Diamonds tournament at Big League Dreams in League City. You’re all invited to attend.
    
    Our newest member of the Zoo stopped by for a bit today. News anchor, Walter Kline-kite took to the Q Morning Zoo anchor desk to give us News Story or Storyline. See if you can tell the difference between fact and fiction in the podcast.
    
    Monday on the Zoo, we’ll give you four opportunities to get Up Close and Personal with both Eli Young Band and Jason Michael Carroll in the Louis Shanks Listener Lounge. It’s an Up Close and Personal COMBO, brought to you by Crown Royal.
    
    
    
    

    Thursday, April 30, 2009
    
    The Swine Flu continues to dominate the news so we thought we'd give you a comprehensive overview of the latest developments here in Houston and across the country. To find out what you need to know, go to the podcast.
    
    In an online article, the number one reason relationships go bad in the early stages is because of neediness/clingyness. We wanted to know what you've experienced before in this department and Cassie had a really good story. To hear it go to the podcast.
    
    Don't forget to go to our Critter Corner and meet our latest adoptable friend from the Houston SPCA.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, we'll chat with Carrie Underwood and we'll give you another chance to win Kenny Chesney tickets for his show on Sunday in The Woodlands.

    Wednesday, April 29th, 2009
    
    Do you know how many of today’s mid-sized cars it would take to make the same amount of pollution as one mid-sized vehicle in 1960? You might be surprised to learn this. And do you know how many pounds of trash the average American creates per day? You can hear the answers to these questions in the podcast area .
    
    There was a horrible wedding story out of Pasadena that we thought needed to be brought to light. The outrageous details of this can be heard in the podcast and right after that you can hear about other incredible wedding stories too. You won’t believe the things you’re going to hear. You’ve been warned.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, more Kenny Chesney tickets go up for grabs and these are 5th row tickets that you can win in the 8am hour.
    
    
    
    Tuesday, April 28th, 2009
    
    Weather was the big topic today as thunderstorms that passed through overnight led to high water and flooding around much of the area today. You can either check out our home page for a list of closings or you can go to the podcast and listen to the details from the show.
    
    Have you ever thought to yourself, “gee, that um, uh, like challenge that the Zoo does is pretty easy stuff”? Well, our contestant today used to think that until she was put in the hot seat for a CD-6 pack. Could she do it? Her topic was last night’s storm. Go to the podcast and listen to her try to navigate the treacherous waters of the um, uh, like challenge.
    
    Tomorrow on the Zoo, two more Kenny Chesney ticket opportunities. Your first one will be in the 7am hour and the second one will be in the 9am hour.
    
    
    
    Monday, April 27th, 2009
    
    How often do you text message? How often do you use your phone to actually have a conversation? It seems that the cell phone is almost exclusively used to send text messages now so there is voice recognition technology being developed that will convert your spoken word to written word. Timmy T wasn’t sure that this was a good idea until Jenny, Kline and you convinced him otherwise. What was said to get Timmy T come around? Go to the podcast and listen .
    
    All this week we have Kenny Chesney tickets to give you for his show this weekend at the Woodlands. All you have to do is be caller number nine when you hear a Kenny song between 7am and 7pm. We’ll have another opportunity for you to win tomorrow Remember, this is your last chance to win Kenny tickets.
    
    
    
    Friday, April 24th, 2009
    
    Have you ever wanted to try something at home but knew that it was dangerous if it went wrong so you backed out of doing it? Well, let the Zoo help out with our game Will It Flush? You’ll find out if a felt Portland Trailblazers pennant and Jenny Law’s bag of almonds will flush down the Cox Radio toiler by listening to the podcast . See, you can gain knowledge without the issue of facing a mess at your own house. We’re happy to help.
    
    Ladies, it's time to check your handbag. Doctors say they're seeing more women with back injuries (quote) "The problem with carrying a heavy bag is it may not cause immediate injury. But with time it causes serious damage." In fact, every woman leaves the house with her handbag stuffed with (over-the-counter) painkillers…we wanted to know who has the strangest item in their handbag? There’s some pretty wacky stuff women are carrying. Go check it out in the podcast .
    
    We brought back an old Zoo tradition by hoisting a cold, frosty brew to people deserving of positive recognition. Jenny Law hoisted to recently retired Rockets’ center, Dikembe Mutombo. Kline hoisted to a pediatric cancer survivor named Krystil who named her softball team the One Lung Shorts since she had a lung removed to save her life and Timmy T, well,