Thursday 2nd April 2026

The List for Tuesday, March 28th 2023

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A fan asked Nic Cage what his favorite Keanu Reeves movie was.  Nic said it’s difficult . . . he has “mixed emotions” about Keanu, because he “kicked his [butt] at billiards one night.” But if Nic HAD to answer?  He said, “I like some of the early stuff like ‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’.  I thought he was great in ‘River’s Edge’.”  Nicholas Cage’s Dracula movie “Renfield” is in theaters April 14th.

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Here’s an extra incentive for you to watch Sunday’s “CMT Music Awards”.  There are now six finalists for Video of the Year, and your vote could make a difference.  Here are the six Video of the Year finalists . . .

“No Body”, Blake Shelton

“Hate My Heart”, Carrie Underwood

“Human”, Cody Johnson

“Wait in the Truck”, Hardy featuring Lainey Wilson

“Thank God”, Kane and Katelyn Brown

“You Proof”, Morgan Wallen

The six finalists will be narrowed down to three on Sunday, with voting continuing through the show…cast your vote HERE

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The Band Perry announced that they’re going on hiatus so each member can focus on “individual creative pursuits.”  They posted the news on social media, adding, “We will continue to support each other as artists and family in all we do.”

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If you’re of a certain age, this will make you feel really old . . . Nintendo’s “Mario Bros.” franchise is 40 years old.  The original arcade game came out in 1983 . . . and the famous at-home NES game “Super Mario Bros.” debuted in 1985. Next Friday, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” hits theaters, so someone conducted a survey, asking THOUSANDS of fans for their favorite character in the Mario universe. The top two were:  Luigi and . . . YOSHI.  Yes, Mario was SNUBBED!  How rude!!

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Thirsty for News says Steven Seagal’s daughter, Arissa, is training to become a professional wrestler. She was working with the WWE in 2019 when she suffered an injury.  “She’s come off of modeling in California and things like that and she’s working with a personal trainer, and she’s trying to get everything — all her ducks in a row…now we can see why they’re called “Thirsty for News”.

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Mashed magazine says Dolly Parton is selling 25-pound apple pies at Dollywood. The entire pie costs $229 while slices cost $20. Those, who buy the entire pie get to take home the cast iron pan it was baked in…for THAT price you BETTER get the pan….or a free tank of gas!!

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

 

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The List for Wednesday, April 1st 2026

Welcome to The List,

Meghan Markle allegedly thought she could jump the royal line. A new book claims she believed she should be queen next. Said she was smarter, better, and worked harder than Kate. That’s not confidence, that’s skipping the entire family tree.

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Two Blackhawk helicopters hovering over Kid Rock’s house raised eyebrows fast. Army pilots got suspended while the investigation played out. Then the Defense Secretary stepped in and shut it down. Suspensions lifted, no punishment, case closed just like that.

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Keith Urban might be ready to say a little more. A report claims he felt iced out of Nicole Kidman’s interview. She talked family and life but didn’t mention him once. Now there’s talk he could finally tell his side. Nothing says romance like a possible press tour response.

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And if you saw Jason Aldean storm off Colbert… relax. That viral story is completely made up from top to bottom. Wrong show name, bad details, zero credible sources behind it. The internet really said “let’s just create chaos today.” Moral of the story, not everything trending is actually true…I know…surprise right??

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

 
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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.

 
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