I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley since 2009, and I love hanging out with ya! We chat about fitness and exercise, relationships, and workplace experiences, pop culture news, kids, and other things that present huge challenges. Like online dating. Oh my goodness. Dating on the apps is time consuming, but if we try to meet someone in person it's stalkery and creepy, so we forge ahead. I was born and raised in the rural town of Elwood, Nebraska with one stop light, a court house, three churches, and a bar. I'm a Cornhusker, and graduated with a Broadcasting degree from the University of Nebraska, and then worked all over the country in radio. When I'm not working, I'm usually running. I try to run between 6 and 9 miles a day because I love that runners high! I try to eat clean too. I love shopping, going out for salmon and wine, seeing live music and comedy, and listening to all kinds of music. I've got three daughters, and that means I'm an Uber mom, taking them to gymnastics, karate, softball, or whatever is in season. They always crack me up and ask odd questions, and give the best hugs and make me realize what's important in life. Feel free to connect via email anytime using the form here on the website. I love hearing from you!
Jen Austin
How To Trick-or-Treat For UNICEF This Year
Even with a pandemic and a coin shortage, trick-or-treating for UNICEF is still on. No one will be collecting coins in cardboard boxes this year, but there are still fun ways for kids to be part of the tradition.
The Dog Breeds Most Likely To Destroy Things
My schnauzer just destroyed my daughter's dental appliance for the second time and schnauzers aren't even on the list of the most destructive dog breeds. Which ones could possibly be worse?
NFL Changes Include Temperature Checks Before Games
The NFL is making plans to play through the pandemic this fall, and that will mean big changes for the games. Some of the players may be wearing masks on the sideline.
Ways Your Next Hotel Stay Will Be Different [Part 1]
Last weekend I stayed in a hotel for the first time after lockdown and noticed several changes. Like optional housekeeping.
Free Camps to Fight Summer Boredom
After three months of laptop school, the kids are probably Zoom'd out, so parents aren't wasting money on virtual camps this summer. Unless they're totally unique. And free!
Your Body Will Tell You When It’s Enough Exercise
If you're exercising to the point that you're out of breath, you're doing yourself a huge favor. They've increased the amount of cardio we should be getting each week, and this number alone is enough to knock the wind out of you.
UV Light May Be Key in Killing the Coronavirus
Instead of hand sanitizer, soon we may be carrying hand-held UV devices that can zap the novel coronavirus within a few seconds. There's only one drawback to this scientific breakthrough.
‘COVID Campers’ are Selling Like Crazy
Rolling down the highway in an RV this summer sounds like the perfect socially-distanced vacation. We can stay away from everyone else and fit a month's supply of snacks in those camper cabinets.
Treasure Valley Starbucks Locations Bring Back Summer Favorites
Rather than go to the trouble of roasting marshmallows and melting them on chocolate with graham crackers this summer, Starbucks will let us drink our S'mores. The summer menu looks rich, and fruity too.
Weird Ways That Sports May Change
Before all of this, we never thought twice about a quarterback licking his fingers as he's about ready to snap the ball, but seeing it now might cause us to worry about his immune system. In fact, sports may change in a lot of strange ways.