Producer MJ here! AKA the on-air producer of The Steve Shannon Show. My dog Nelly, my family, and my friends are the most important thing in my life. When I'm not on the air I'm probably watching game shows or YouTube. Catch me Monday-Friday 6:00-10 a.m.
MJ
VIDEO: Chicago Shedd Aquarium Penguins Take Another Adorable Field Trip
You know when you watch a video on your phone or computer and when it's over and the screen goes black and you're literally staring at a reflection of yourself smiling because the video made you feel that good? That's what happens to me every time I watch a video of the Shedd Aquarium penguins taking a field trip...
Papa John’s Jack-O’-Lantern Pizza is Back Just in Time For Halloween
Halloween 2020 - Like everything else this year, it's going to look very different. A lot of people will probably be doing what they've been doing all year, aka sitting on the couch. What makes sitting on the couch a whole lot better? PIZZA...
Shedd Aquarium’s New Baby Penguins Are Here to Make Your Week
I remember at the start of quarantine, the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago brought a ton of joy to our lives by sharing videos of their penguins. The penguins took field trips all around the aquarium and Chicago, and it was nothing short of amazing...
2020’s ‘Sexy’ Costumes – Mail in Ballots, Tiger King & Banana Bread
Being part of the generation that grew up watching 'Mean Girls', my brain can't help but think of the line that goes, "Halloween is the one day a year girls can dress ... um ... however they want ... and no one can judge". Those aren't the exact words, but if you know, you know...
FDA Has a New Warning About Hand Sanitizer Disguised as Food & Drink
I miss the days when hand sanitizer wasn't such a prevalent thing in my life. I kept it in the bottom of my purse and used it when I was at a bar or somewhere public. But now, hand sanitizer is basically liquid gold. Or at least, it was for a couple months...
KFC Temporarily Drops “Finger Lickin’ Good” Slogan During Pandemic
Well, this is awkward.
Just watch this and let me know if you notice anything ... off.
I'd lie if I said I wasn't laughing a little too hard at this. I feel like KFC definitely isn't the only brand that's had to adjust some advertising during the pandemic...
This ‘Friends’ Advent Calendar is The Best Thing to Happen in 2020
"So no one told you life was gonna be this way?"
That line from the Friends theme songs sums up life in 2020 pretty well right? The bad news hit the other week that the long awaited 'Friends' reunion was delayed ... again. So we don't have that to look forward to anymore...
5 Totally Weird Guinness World Records Held by People in Illinois
When you think Illinois, you probably think about things like corn, taxes, and deep dish pizza. You might not think "fast hand clapping" or "garlic". But it turns out that's what we should be known for!
Whether it was a solo venture, or with a big group, these Guinness World Records are hilariously impressive...
EW! If 2020 Was a Candy, It Would Definitely be This
Was the phrase "Hindsight's 2020" just one giant warning this entire time? Because that's what it's starting to feel like.
Candy corn is a very triggering topic for a lot of people. You either love candy corn or love to hate it. Either way, this new candy corn flavor is just wrong...
Moms, Did You Know You Can Donate Life-Saving Breast Milk?
You've always heard about donating blood, but have you heard of donating this?