I've been on the air in the Treasure Valley 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
An Open Letter to Fans: Support Our Boise Female Athletes
Boise State has some fantastic female athletes playing basketball right now, and we should be falling all over ourselves to go watch them play each week. Why isn't ExtraMile Arena selling out?
Abbreviate 2020 and Risk Getting Scammed
If you sign a document with today's date, don't write 1-9-20 because that leaves room for scammers to get you. There's something about the 20 that could cause big problems this year.
5 Easy Ways to Flu-Proof Your House
With the kids back in school this week, you know the germs will be coming back to the house at some point. But there are at least five things we can do to ward off the flu before it gets a grip.
Boise Needs This Restaurant
To get one of these wonderful little bread pockets right now, we have to drive all the way to Colorado or Nebraska. There are at least two obvious reasons why the Treasure Valley needs runzas!
20 Ways That Alexa Can Help You Get Organized
Alexa devices were hot gifts over the holidays, and as you're setting them up there are several things you might want to try to make life more organized. With Alexa's help, we'll never forget anything again.
Finally, A National Food Day That the Kids Will Love
Saturday is National Spaghetti Day, and aside from finding good deals at restaurants, it might be the perfect day to whip up a big plate of it at home. We've got the easiest recipe ever.
How to Save $5000 in 2020
To have $5000 in your bank account by the end of the year, it's a matter of putting aside a little bit every week and being disciplined about the process. This is the way to do it.
80s Trends Will Pop Up in Fashion and Music in 2020
Bold colors and prints are about to find their way out of 80s videos and back into mainstream fashion, and we'll hear more 80s influences in music next year too. There will be nothing subtle about 2020.
5 Foods That Will Bring Good Luck in 2020
If you love bacon, this will be a good reason to eat a lot more of it this week. Pork is one of the things to eat for good luck in the new year, plus a few other things that the kids might fight you for.
If Weight Loss Is a Goal for 2020, This Trick Will Help
If you're trying to lose weight, choosing the best diet plan can feel sort of like trying to drink from a fire hose. There are so many choices! But there is one trick that can work right alongside all of them, and it's your best chance at success.