Chad here! I am one half of the radio couple hilariously nicknamed "Changel". Yes, Angel is my work wife and I routinely want a divorce. We need couples counseling immediately. LOL! Catch our show 6a-10am CST Monday through Friday on WBKR. Here at MY 105.3, you'll hear me during Feel Good 80s Weekends. I'll share with you some random and fun 80s facts and trivia about local "back-in-the-day" concerts, soundtracks, clubs and more! I In addition to flapping my lips on the air, I emcee a variety of events all over the Commonwealth of Kentucky. I emcee endless 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. From Lady Gaga to Luke Combs and just about everything in between. And, of course, I FREAKING LOVE THE 80s. I am STILL obsessed with Prince, Pat Benatar, Madonna, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Human League, Berlin and more. In fact, in the early 2000s, I wrote an original musical called Rock This Town: The 80s Pop-Rock Musical, which debuted in 2003 at Theatre Workshop in Owensboro. 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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American Idol’s Payton Taylor Headlines Week #11 of Friday After 5 in Owensboro
It's Week #11 of Friday After 5 and here's a look at tonight's schedule. It's headlined by FA5 favorite Caribou and country singer Payton Taylor, a two-time American Idol contestant.
Hungry? Free Sack Lunches Tomorrow at Legion Park & Smothers Park
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21 Heart-Stopping Photos of Beautiful Lions in Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya
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McLean County Family Packs Bags for Dream Vacations to London, Paris and Scotland
Crystal West and her family just got back from a pretty amazing "international" adventure. They visited London, Paris and Glasgow without ever leaving Kentucky.
Hungry? Join Us for $5 Box Lunches Friday at the WBKR Yard Party
WBKR Yard Parties are officially back! This Friday, New Beginnings Sexual Support Services is joining us to serve up $5 box lunches. Here's how to get yours!
Stuff the Bus Event in Owensboro Collects Much-Needed Supplies to Help Local School Studen…
The 5th Annual Stuff the Bus event is this Thursday at both Walmart locations in Owensboro. Here's how YOU can help collect supplies for the upcoming school year.
25 Stunning Wildlife Photos from Amboseli National Park in Kenya
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What’s Cookin’?: How to Make a Delicious Garden Patch Salad [Recipe]
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Chad’s Bargain of the Week: Huge Estate Sale Near Thruston This Weekend
When Cathy Gillispie passed away recently, she left behind treasures, trinkets and collectibles that she hoarded for decades. Her family is now having a massive estate sale.
Hayden Farms in Whitesville Announces Big Plans for 2021 Fall Farm Market
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Sweet T’s Relic Recovery in Owensboro Announces Closing Date
Teresa Cook of Owensboro recently achieved her lifelong dream of owning her own store. Months after opening Sweet T's Relic Recovery, she has decided to close it.