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It's the craze that's getting everybody outdoors and active! In the 2023 report, the Sports & Fitness Industry (SFIA)  announced  that pickleball continues to be America's fastest-growing sport for the  third year in a row  with an  estimated  50 million pickleball players in the U.S.!   There's no better fusion of fun, fitness and flavor than providing pickleball enthusiasts with a chance to enjo...

Official Little League® partner, Eggland's Best, has teamed up with Registered Dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner to draw up a winning game plan to feed families in the game and on the go.  As a former head Dietitian for the World Champion Chicago Cubs,  Blatner knows how to hit a nutritional grand slam with smart meal planning and a few all-star ingredients! 

As food prices continue to rise, lots of us are going to be digging in the dirt this spring to grow our own.  Couple that with the continuing shift of Millennials moving outside the bigger cities to more affordable "rural" areas and you've got the perfect equation for a backyard gardening boom!   So, how do you get started? Tyler Potts from Tractor Supply joins us with tips for a spring garden pro...

2024 HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR EXTREME DISASTERS TO UPEND LIVES AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE U.S. THIS IS PART OF A GROWING TREND AFFECTING FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPERIENCING MORE FREQUENT AND INTENSE DISASTERS EVERY YEAR. THIS SPRING, FORECASTERS PREDICT ABOVE-AVERAGE TEMPERATURES IN NORTHERN STATES FROM COAST TO COAST, WHILE FAMILIES OUT WEST COULD FACE DRIER CONDITIONS AND THOSE IN THE EAST MAY SEE HIGHER...

Joining CONN today are: Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women   in  Cybersecurity and Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Public Workforce Solutions for DeVry University Women STILL Face Barriers in Tech Careers, but How Do They Overcome Them? 'Women in Cybersecurity' Expert and Higher Ed Professional Discuss the Challenges of Closing the Representation Gap International Women's Day is a time to c...

When was the last time you had a "perfect week" of sleep?  According to a recent survey 78% of respondents couldn't recall when they last had a "perfect week" of sleep with 55% saying they couldn't remember the last time they had just one "perfect night". We know that getting enough quality sleep is essential to our well-being. In fact, sleep supports a variety of important functions including our...

As National Plan for Vacation Day approaches on January 30 th , it marks a time to think about the blank canvas of a new calendar and a year's worth of vacation days to set aside. When it comes to travel, we're often focused on the destination – but travel experts know that where you  stay  is just as important.   In the spirit of this day, you might want to think about the latest travel trend for...

Anna O by Mathew Blake is the wholly original story of a young woman who seemingly commits a double murder while sleepwalking (and then never opens her eyes again), and the forensic psychiatrist who alone can get to the truth.   The much-anticipated debut novel is a standalone masterpiece of suspense, intrigue and mystery which generated buzz among publishers even before it was bought in a feveris...

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor is back with a propulsive and topical edge-of-your-seat thriller featuring Pike Logan as he goes head-to-head with Putin's henchmen. Brad Taylor served for more than 20 years in the US Army, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, commonly known as Delta Force, and taught at the Citade...

New Year's Money Resolutions Are  For All Ages, Including Younger Generations Financial Literacy Advocate Offers Parents Tips for Teaching Kids & Teens Good Money Habits to Last a Lifetime Financial literacy advocate and journalist, Bobbi Rebell , shares with CONN advice for parents looking to start money talks and lessons with their kids (and even improve their own financial health in 2024!)  

This Year's Holiday Shopping Can Be Next Year's Ticket to Paradise Vera Gibbons is a personal finance expert who currently works as a freelance journalist, appearing regularly on national network television. She discusses everything from budgeting to credit card debt to retirement planning. Most recently, she worked as a print and broadcast contributor for Yahoo! Finance. Previously, Vera was a fi...

Body Weight Experts and F45 Coaches answer your questions LIVE.  Coach Jonah and the Professor (Coach Bolden) join Conn Jackson with a truly global Q&A rapid round.   Have questions for the next podcast with the Body Weight Brothers send them to ConnJackson@gmail.com Grateful for you and your healthy journy to your inner SuperU. (your best version on YOU)

Did you know that  every 3 hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train? And, over  60% of vehicle-train collisions happen at active crossings with gates or signals?   Rail Safety may seem like common sense but being in a hurry can cloud the judgment of even the savviest motorist. While train-vehicle incidents are dramatically declining, hundreds of preventable fatal accidents...

ONE OF THE HOTTEST HOMEOWNER TRENDS IS CREATING A BACKYARD OASIS WITH AN AMAZING OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING AREA.      JOINING US TODAY WITH INSPIRATION IS H-G-T-V HOST AND RESIDENTIAL HOME BUILDER  MATT BLASHAW    THE SUPER STAR IS TEAMING UP WITH THE PROPANE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL – TO SHARE THE NUMBER ONE QUESTION HE IS GETTING FROM HOMEOWNERS AND HOW PROPANE CAN HELP MAKE THE DREAM A REALITY...

Learn what Coach Jonah lists as the only fitness equipment you need.... core, strength, agility, balance, mental strength... it all incorporated in this short 20 minute workout.  thats all that is needed twice a week.... in your fitness routine.  let's learn more with Conn Jackson

Prominent Coaches for Fitness and Life Coach Jonah and Coach Bolden Join Conn Jackson on the journey of success by understanding "Stacking UP the W's"

Calisthenics is  a form of strength training that uses the resistance of your body and gravity to help strengthen your muscles and improve your coordination, endurance and mobility . Featuring Coach Bolden The SB Way. Episode One Conn Jackson and Coach Jonah

October is Energy Action Month. It's the time of year when we turn our attention toward the importance of energy conservation and resiliency. The call to save energy can reach everyone this October, from Soldiers to civilian employees to families. The U.S. Army Reserve is leading that call because conservation advances their mission, protects communities and empowers Soldiers to charge ahead. COL...

The Medicare Annual Election Period runs through December 7 and is the time when millions of people eligible for Medicare will select their health plan for the coming year.   Caraline Coats with Humana joins us today to discuss what people over age 65 and those living with disabilities should know when considering Medicare Advantage plan options.

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