Thursday 2nd April 2026

The List for Thursday, January 26th 2023

Welcome to The List,

A woops for The Razzie Awards, they apologized for including the 12-year-old lead actress from “Firestarter” on their ballot for Worst Actress.  Going forward, actors and filmmakers under the age of 18 will not be eligible.  The founder of the Razzie Awards says Quote, “We have never intended to bury anyone’s career.  It is why our Redeemer Award was created. “We all make mistakes, very much us included.  Since our motto is ‘Own Your Bad,’ we realize that we ourselves must also live up to it.”

—–

Meanwhile the Gisele Bundchen Tom Brady saga continue.  She and the family jiu-jitsu instructor were spotted horseback riding in Costa Rica.  Sources say they’re not dating, but they’re very close, and, quote, “Whether or not it will ever become more rests on the table.” As far as Tom goes.. there’s speculation that he’s dating Veronika Rajek…and yes, she’s a supermodel, Tom’s got ‘a type’…

—–

Garth Brooks wrote a letter to Congress asking them to make ticket scalping illegal.  He believes it would eliminate bots and dynamic pricing controversies . . . because it would put everyone on a level playing field.  Well, if anyone can get it done…

—–

Reba McEntire is doing a live show TODAY to celebrate the opening of her new restaurant, bar, and live music venue.  It’s called Reba’s Place, and it’s located in Atoka, Oklahoma.   The event is closed to the public, but it’s being streamed live on Facebook.com/Reba.  It starts at 6:45 p.m. Central.

—–

The Daily Mail says ” Bridgerton” star Rege Jean Paul has been named the Most Handsome Man in the World according to the Golden Ratio of Beauty. The Ratio was developed in Ancient Greece and is a scoring system for physical features. Chris Hemsworth finished second followed by Michael B Jordan and Harry Styles. Robert Pattinson came in 6th, Chris Evans came in 7th, George Clooney came in 8th and The Rock came in 10th …I got honorable mention for having the face for radio.

—–

And finally, Pamela Anderson gained 25 pounds while writing her memoir. The NY Post quotes her as saying, “It was crazy, but I had a physical reaction to telling my story. It was almost like I was hanging on to something — It was a protection…we like to call those…donuts….

You can catch The List, weekdays at 2:20 and 4:20 on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 

More Episodes

congrats-pic-sarah-fricke-2026
Blog

April Pack the Backpack Winner: Sarah Fricke

The April Minuteman Printing & Graphics Pack the Backpack winner, is Sarah Fricke – K-4 Special Behavior Intervention Teacher @ Woodrow Wilson Elementary School in Newton. She was nominated by Steven Marsh, Jaimie Bru, Ashley Durant, and Jonathan Duran, and here is what they wrote to Kix 101.1.

"She loves her job. She is good at her job. And she loves the students like they are her own kids."

"She works hard to help kids with behavior issues be successful at becoming their best self and helps get them on the right track to being able to be in classes with the other kids."

"Sarah is amazing with her students. She always goes above and beyond to make sure that her students are taken care of."

"Sarah teaches in and out of school no matter where you see her. She is always buying supplies, rewards, etc. out of her own pocket to ensure the kids are getting what they need. She goes above and beyond what any teacher is required to do. There are times she brings snacks to ensure kids get a birthday at school, Buys McDonalds, etc. if a child works hard enough on their issue etc."

 

On the last Wednesday of the month during the school year, we award $101 to a Kix Country classroom to help out with supplies. Nominate a Kix Country teacher today at Kixweb.com.

 
Listen Now »
the-list-2025-2
Jonathan Knight

The List for Tuesday, March 31st 2026

Welcome to The List,

Taylor Swift has officially entered her glittery legal era again. A Las Vegas performer says Taylor’s use of “The Life Of A Showgirl” is stomping all over her own brand, “Confessions of a Showgirl.” She’s suing for trademark infringement, wants damages, and an injunction too.

-----

Only Kid Rock could turn a poolside salute into a military investigation. The Army says two Blackhawk helicopters near his Tennessee mansion were just on a Nashville training route, but now they’re checking into why they hovered there. Kid says nobody’s getting in trouble and called it pretty neat. Nothing says casual Tuesday like cannonballs, patriotism, and two black helicopters hovering near your house…

-----

Riley Green is stacking side quests like a pro. He’s making his TV debut on Marshals in mid-April. And because sleep is for other people, he’s also reportedly opening a second Duck Blind bar in Gatlinburg. At this point Riley’s building a country music cinematic universe.

-----

Thomas Rhett says one of his favorite parts of touring is trying wild new foods on the road, which sounds adventurous and expensive. Meanwhile Dylan Scott keeps it a little more backyard chaos at home, admitting he’ll wander into the kitchen at midnight and cook a full meal like it’s noon. His wife wakes up confused; he’s making dinner round two. That’s not a snack, that’s a second shift.

-----

You can catch The List, weekday afternoons at 4:20 with Jonathan Knight. Only on Iowa’s BEST Country KIX 101.1

 
Listen Now »