...The results are in, and based on your votes, here are the winners:

  • Goofiest Song: Gimme Dat Mountain Dew (KJ-52)
  • Most Encouraging Song: Lead Me (Sanctus Real)
  • Best Local Artist: Fight The Fade
  • Song That Makes You Want To Buy A Low Rider: Live Free (Lecrae)
  • Blow Out Your Eardrum Song: For Those Who Wait (Fireflight)
  • New Band Of The Year: Manic Drive
  • Worst Song Parody: Mother Nature (Brent McCoy)
  • Band Of The Year: Skillet
  • Song Of The Year: Dear X (Disciple)
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My Headshot
I've been invited to Emcee The "Payne County Distinguished Young Women Pageant" and they wanted a 150 word Bio and Headshot.  If you've never had to write a bio about yourself, it is a little difficult, but this is what I came up with: 

Andrew Youso is an entertainer, vintage pinball collector, and Radio DJ. He can be heard weekdays from 3-6 PM on 89.7 The House FM, and mornings 6:30-10 AM on 88.7 My Praise FM. He is married with a 4 year old son, (who, at this point, he can still beat in video games) and a Basset Hound / Terrier mix dog who is named after a former president. He has also done radio stints in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Minneapolis, Minnesota where he got his B.S. in Radio Broadcasting and Bible (and got a wife). In his spare time, he helps out friends and family with fixing their computer problems by running their antivirus program correctly and plays basketball at the YMCA.


Brent, who is never afraid to one-up me in anything, suggested this "better" bio:

Andy Youso is a beast. No one knows exactly where he came from, but it's a safe bet that he's not from around here. Andy enjoys sweaters, the Internet, technology, and string cheese loose in bag. You'd be hard-pressed to find a man hairier than Youso. There's a good chance that Andy's dog is an alien. Andy is 1/4 robot. When he's bored, he often stares straight into the sun for hours on end.

Which one do you think I should use? 


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Andy and Jenn talk to KJ-52 about Winter Jam, Friday Freestyle, and how it felt to re-record "Jesus Freak"


Here's KJ-52's Winter Jam award nominations:

Craziest on Stage: Michael Tait
Sweatiest after the show: Red
Act that most impressed you: Sidewalk Prophets / Chris August
Biggest Goofball: KJ-52
Partner in Crime: George Moss

Listen to the interview here.
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"The Super Bowl is one of the biggest human trafficking events in the United States"   "Up to 10,000 adult and under age girls have come to previous Super Bowls." -Attorney General Greg Abbott


To hear more sobering statistics about the Child Sex Trade, check out this video with Tenth Avenue North and Natalie Grant:



Natalie Grant and Tenth Avenue North PSA for Traffick 911 from Nate Bernard on Vimeo.

Here are some common signs of domestic minor sex trafficking victims:


On its own, one of these signs might not indicate trafficking, but 2-3 together are a good indication. The average life expectancy for a child forced into sexual slavery is 7 years, so don't wait. 
  • ƒ Scripted answers.
  • ƒ Inconsistencies in story.
  • ƒ Branding or tattoos, especially that reflect ownership or money.
  • ƒ Bruising, including handprints or thin marks like an extension cord or wire. Varied stages of healing with black, purple, blue, and or yellow shades.
  • ƒ Malnourished.
  • ƒ Coming on to several men.
  • ƒ Appears helpless, shamed, or nervous.
  • ƒ Inability or fear to make eye contact.
  • ƒ Dating much older, abusive, or controlling man.
  • ƒ Clothes that say "Daddy's Girl" or are inappropriate  for the weather.
  • ƒ Not attending school or has numerous school absences.
  • ƒ Chronic runaway or homeless youth..
NOTE: Only trained professionals should approach a traffick victim. If you suspect a person is being trafficked, call 911 and the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888.

What else can you do?  Check out Traffick911.org to find out more.
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We caught up with Anthony from the band Red about their new album Until We Have Faces, and they are the first band to be able to participate in the Winter Jam Awards (Jammies)!


  • Craziest on Stage:  Red
  • Most Sweaty After The Show: Newsboys
  • Act that most surprised / impressed you : Newsboys / Newsong
  • Biggest goofball: Russ Lee from Newsong
  • Biggest Partner in Crime: Kutless

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Make "campfire donuts" in the comfort of your own home! Seriouseats.com has the full instructions, but here's the rundown of what you do:

1) buy can of biscuit dough
2) open it
3) poke holes in the middle of biscuits
4) place them in frying pan of hot oil

And minutes later, you will have delicious home-made donuts without having to leave your house!

Find the full instructions here.
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KJ-52 is one of the many artists at Winter Jam this year, and he gives us a behind the scenes look at the festival, including where the Winter Jam artists go to church while on tour, a GIANT head, and Jesus freak:

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Here's a guy that decided to ask for a Million Dollars on Youtube:






And here is the last video he posted: (Edit: there was a bleeped out swear word in the video, so I removed it.)


Here is an article talking about what happened next.

From The Article:


he says he has found a benefactor and has produced a notarized letter from that millionaire's lawyer.
Just because Rowin asked -- and for no particular reason.
Why does he want the money? "It would be awesome," said Rowin.
What will he do with the money? "I might go on a trip," he said.
Rowin said he received a phone call from the would-be philanthropist:
"Hi Craig, Benjamin, I was hoping to catch you in person," the caller said. "I want to talk about how to make you a millionaire."
Rowin has said he will reveal the man's last name when he collects the check at a Feb. 2 performance of the "Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre" in Manhattan.



It is a good reminder that it never hurts to ask... Because the worst thing that anyone can tell you is no!
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Shaun had some Life Savers today & just could't get over how wonderful they were! We talked about this on the House Party today and got a ton of calls!

I like Tootsie Rolls...the original! but Shaun argues that vanilla tootsie rolls are waaaaaay better.

This is one of my favs...even though I can't ever pronounce it correctly :) We used to get them at every truck stop on road trips! CHICK-O STICKS!!

Never had this one but I've heard it's good.

I'd never even heard of Tangy Taffy!

and I always thought these were chalky...maybe that's just my opinion.

Oh, and Wax Bottles!! What was in those? Ignition fluid?

Circus peanuts? I always thought those were GROSS!

Rock Candy...I never tried one, in fear that I would cut my tongue.

How about Jolly Ranchers Sticks?


What are some of your favorite underrated candies?

-Jenn

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Andy and Jenn talk to TobyMac about the nickname Hawk Nelson has for him, what TheBombMom.com is, his inspiration behind the song "Hold On", and about the song "Fight Another Day" and how Addison Road ended up recording that song.

Listen to TobyMac's interview here.
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