Chad here! Catch my show- with the fabulously fun Mary-Katherine Maddox- from 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday on WBKR. In addition to flapping my lips on the air, I emcee a variety of events all over the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I emcee charity functions, concerts, the monthly Rooster Booster Breakfast for the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, various civic events, beauty pageants and a variety of dance/cheer competitions. Though I work primarily in country radio, my musical tastes are all over the place. My obsessions run from Eric Church to the Jonas Brothers to Orville Peck to Kelly Clarkson (the goddess) to Luke Combs, Beyonce and more. And, I FREAKING LOVE THE 80s. I am STILL obsessed with Prince, Pat Benatar, Taylor Dayne, Michael and Janet, Madonna, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Human League, and more. I love traveling the worlds, going to amusement parks, playing tennis, riding my bike, cooking and watching suspenseful TV shows full of twists and surprises. I live in Owensboro with Kevin (my snarky and brutally honest other half for over 20 years), two rescued Bichon Frises (Ellie and Yogi) and a rescued Cairn Terrier mix named Simon.
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A Quarter Drive Raising Funds for Labor and Sex Trafficking Victims in Kentucky
The Bakhita Empowerment Initiative is hosting a Quarter Drive to help raise money for victims of sex and labor trafficking in Kentucky. Here's how you can help.
Kentucky Man Was Attacked by a Peacock and ‘Barely’ Lived to Tell About It
Chad Gesser of Owensboro, Kentucky thinks so. He says he was once attacked by a peacock at a zoo. He just made a video dramatization of his experience.
How Low Can I Let My Gas Tank Get Before Filling ‘Er Up?
How close to E do you let your gas tank get? If you're like me and you routinely flirt with "out of gas", you may want to rethink that. Here's why!
There’s a Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party Coming to Kentucky
Swifties! Mark your calendars for Friday, August 11th. RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro is hosting a Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party. Here's how to get tickets.
Kentucky Horror Movie Fan Receives Gift from Hollywood’s Freddy Krueger
Joey Newton of Owensboro recently received an autographed postcard from Adam Sandler, one of his Hollywood heroes. He just received another a postcard from another one.
Why Are There So Many Squirrels Crossing Our Roads Here in Kentucky?
Do you ever feel like you're trapped inside that Geico Car Insurance commercial with the squirrels in it? Here's why squirrels run out in front of cars so often.
Fake Documentary Traces Deadly U.S. Military Experiments and Zombies in Kentucky
There's a fake documentary about U.S. military experiments that took place in Owensboro, Kentucky during and following World War II. It's called Project: Deathpack and you can watch it here.
There’s a Storybook Picnic This Weekend in Owensboro With Free Books
The event is Saturday, May 13th at Moreland Park in Owensboro. There will be free books, face painting, balloons, snacks and your favorite storybook characters.
How to Use the New Machines at Holiday World That Convert Your Cash to Cards
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari will be cashless this season. Here's how to use the cash-to-card kiosks that are located around the park.
Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray Coming to Kentucky for Labor Day Weekend JAM at the DAM
The Labor Day Weekend JAM at the DAM is set for Saturday, September 2nd at the Beaver Dam Amphitheatre. It will be headlined by the Gin Blossoms and Sugar Ray. Ticket info here-->