I've been on the air 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
Why Texans Are at a Disadvantage With American Idol Auditions
Our chance in Texas to audition for American Idol is coming up tomorrow, August 11th, and auditions will be virtual again this year. There's one big reason why Texas teens and twentysomethings could lose big before they even get started.
Cowboys Will Make a Major Team Decision on National Television
The Dallas Cowboys will have their third appearance on HBO's Hard Knocks in August, and there is one big reason why it will be the best one yet.
Why It’s Taking So Long To Get Your Tax Refund
Usually, it takes two weeks to see your tax refund show up in your account, but this year it could take two months! Why in the world is it taking so long?
Why Texans Should Be Excited About the NIT
The goal for every college basketball team is to make the NCAA Tournament, but the National Invitational Tournament carries extra prestige this year too. It kicks off tonight, and Texas gets to be the host.
Texas is One of the Richest States in America
So, how much money do you make? Compared to much of the country, Texas is filthy rich, and things are only going to get better.
The Exact Number Of Minutes You’ll Spend Assembling Christmas Gifts
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas because you have a hammer, a screwdriver, and a power drill next to the recliner in the living room. Once the gifts are opened, the assembly begins, and the process could drag on for five hours or so.
This Hack Will Forever Change The Way You Cut Cake
After watching this, you'll want to bake a cake just to try it. This cake-cutting hack is one of the best things to happen to us in 2020.
Take This Test To See If You’re A Good Or Bad Person
We know you're going to pass this test because you are awesome. Hundreds though will fail it this week.
Arkansas Is Kicking Our Butts This Thanksgiving
Looking around my neighborhood, it seems like people are quick to chip in and help if it's needed, but Idaho is getting its butt kicked when it comes to generosity overall.
The ‘Pecan’ Pronunciation Debate Has Been Settled
Is it PEA-can or Puh-CON? The internet may have gotten this right and either way the pie is delicious.