It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

It seems a new show was born... organically... on the air! Hear it here. I think this is where we can say it started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Iler and Eric Johnson (filling in for JJ Gordon) discuss a koozie phenomena! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom calls it "F.R.I" - The Feels Rotten Index, but most others call it "windchill". He explains! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roxana Saberi, an Iranian-American journalist, Fargo Native, Concordia Graduate, Former Miss ND, worked as a foreign correspondent based in Tehran for six years. She was imprisoned for 100 days in 2009 on a false accusation of espionage, and worked as a foreign and US correspondent for CBS News for several years. She joins Amy Iler and Mike Obach (filling in for JJ Gordon) to talk about the protests in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the legislature voted Universal School Meals down, Amy Jacobson explains how Together for School Meals is committed to making sure the issues gets on the ballot. The coalition encourages North Dakotans who want to make a difference to get involved. Sign up to volunteer, stay informed, and support the campaign at www.togetherforschoolmeals.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lawsuit involving a 19-year-old against the social media companies has us wondering about the use of the word "addiction" AND what generation is really suffering with being chronically online? Larry Magid, with connectsafely.org and larrysworld.com, joins Amy Iler and Tyler Axness (sitting in for JJ Gordon). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Kinzler, Cass County Extension Agent/Cass County Horticulture, joins Amy & JJ to discuss the "exploding trees"... social media has been "exploding" with people talking about the phenomena. Don explains this has been called "frost crack" for a long time! Maybe the internet didn't think that name was "clickable"!? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you put your home on the market.. it’s really like dating. You want to look good, so thedate goes well. You wear your best clothes and really clean up. It’s kind of the same withhouses. There are things that really don’t work anymore and some things that really neverworked! The expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties keeptheir eye on the latest housing trends. Pat Karley and Karena Carlson say trends that were oncethe latest and greatest are now, so last year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to skip and what to stream! In this episode: Maverick, Down Periscope, Fear, Gone in 60 Seconds, Rock-a-Doodle and Mercy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning, from Valley Vet on Main Avenue in Fargo, joins Amy and JJ to take listeners pet questions! In this episode: looking for frostbite on your dog, using pee pads, long drives, senior dogs and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, a Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwich brought us down a rabbit hole of information about Jimmy Dean - the man himself! And, it was kind of fun... oh, and Amy has deprived her kids of mozzarella sticks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the most brilliant stroke of marketing genius, a local realtor posted an enticing description of a watering hole for sale... and we are trying so hard to figure out which one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jenifer Jones-Dees, a board-certified pediatrician caring for children and adolescents from birth to age 21 talks about a new program called Beyond The Scale, vaccinations and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Johnson joins Amy Iler and Jack Sunday (while JJ Is away) to talk about what he's been watching and what he recommends going into the weekend... In this episode, Jack recommends: Brockmire, Soul On Fire, Blacklist, Lucifer, Operation Mincemeat and The Best You Can. Eric recommends: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (premiering this weekend), Death by Lightning (limited series) and The Americans (long series). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Boyd, North Dakota's State Paleontologist, has found a new Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton at a dig site in southwest North Dakota. Boyd said to his knowledge this is the third partial T. rex skeleton found in North Dakota. And, notes that this is one of his biggest finds. But, the hope is that there is much more as they start digging in that area. All the bones found were at surface level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a phone that is 16 years old... but Gen Z wants to get their hands on them. And, they are selling for around $1500 a pop! Ian Sherr, CBS Tech Correspondent, joins us to tell us why... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have garden fever? Well, the Moorhead and Barnesville libraries has you covered with some workshops coming up. Check them out here: https://larl.libnet.info/events?n=3&term=plant&r=months Barb Davis joins It Takes 2 to talk about the workshops and a little update on the construction of the new library - set to open in April! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when the neighborhood where you bought your home has changed? Andunfortunately, the change is not for the better. It can be unnerving and it could be a financialdisaster because whose going to want to buy your house now? The expert Realtors at BerkshireHathaway HomeServices Premier Properties have strategies for almost every situation and evenones like this. Pat Karley says perhaps the most important advice is stop and really consideryour options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's an old German tradition... cutting an onion on New Years Eve, placing a teaspoon of salt in each cup (which represents a month of the next year) and examining the moisture content in each the next morning! Donna Eszlinger, from Ashley, ND, joins It Takes 2 at the start of every year to tell us how the onion calendar did the year before and what it tells us about the new year! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef Scott sits down for a fun conversation - over lunch! A long time guest of KFGO, he has been a great friend to the show. We discuss how he got into cooking, if he will be write a cookbook, what is his masterpiece and moooore! Seat Yourself is a twice a month feature on It Takes 2 brought to you by the South Fargo Dairy Queens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a January thaw and did we get one? KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy and JJ to discuss... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the new things in tech? Marlo Anderson joins Amy & JJ live from Vegas as the Consumer Electronics Show kicks off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past few years the rising mortgage interest rates have created a so-called “golden handcuffeffect”. Realtor.com reports that nearly 82% of homeowners feel locked-in by their existing low-rate mortgage. But that appears to be changing the Federal Housing Finance Agencyreports that the share of homeowners with mortgage interest rates below 3% is slowly declining.The expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties are alwayskeeping an eye on the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Feldman, from sportico.com, joins Amy & JJ to talk about the upcoming winter Olympic games - who are the names we should be watching for? What are people talking about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What to SEE in theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time and money. This week, JJ admits to being a Gerard Butler apologist - a new Netflix movie that does the job and a 40 year old fantasy film that is more than just "Magic Dance"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ashley Serbus, from Ashley Furniture, is a frequent guest on It Takes Two and this time we wanted to talk to her about buying furniture. What are some things a savvy shopper should know when they walk in looking for a sofa or bed or anything for their space?!?!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Roberts, Senior Exhibit Developer with the Minnesota History Center, talks about the exhibit that will be featured at the museum until late Spring 2026 as well as the MASSIVE collection of cookbooks that are in their collection. For more details, to plan your trip or get a membership, check out www.mnhs.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan with the New Life Center talks about donations (we know you are cleaning out the house) and how the New Life Center benefits from the both donations and shoppers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Matthews has had a whirl wind 3 months. From diagnosis to treatment to finding a method to "sweat out the venom" (as she calls it).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The expert realtors at Berkshire Home Services Premier Properties have some tried and true advice for those planning on purchasing a home in the next year!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridger with Prairie Compost Services discusses their business model and how you can compost food waste at your home, they collect the bin on a schedule and you can get compost back for your garden! https://www.prairiecompostservices.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The KFGO Book Club has an awesome recommendation. This non-fiction reads like an adventure novel and is the definition of a "page turner." The true story of a shipwreck, a marriage and the will to survive. Sophie Elmhirst does an amazing job gripping you with the story while also piecing together the whole picture through extensive research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Fix-It, Tim Noteboom, takes listeners home maintenance and home repair questions. In this episode: water heater cleaning and turning it off and on, cleaning dishwasher filters, fixing your click lock flooring and more! Tune in for the next Mr. Fix-it on Wed, Feb. 4, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we look to 2026, Amber Gustafson talks about getting into the non-profit world and goals for 2026! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon BC joins us for another science-y segment! This segment was inspired by, "What do fish eat in the winter?". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becky Bakke, from the Fargo Public School Foundation, joins Amy & JJ to explain their mission within the Fargo Public Schools - and how you can help! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Stephanie Hanson, a pediatrics specialist with Sanford Health, discusses the coughs, ailments and treatments of the illnesses currently being seen in our area. From the flu to potential for pneumonia, that lingering cough might need to be checked out or you might take precautions if one person in your house gets sick to keep the others healthy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every Tuesday, Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski brings in some tidbits. This week, we discuss "Snow can be heavier or lighter - does rain follow that same type of moisture fluctuation?" Tom also looks back at the weather in 2025 along with where we are sitting so far in early 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to stream at home and what to skip all together. In this episode, we discuss: Song Sung Blue, Grump Old Men, Grumpier Old Men and the Netflix series Running Point. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Powerball jackpot finally has a winner. After 47 drawings, someone in Arkansas is taking home $1.8 billion — yes, billion with a “B.” And if you didn’t buy a ticket, you already know the rule: you can’t win if you don’t play. Real estate works the same way. You have to buy in to build wealth. That’s something the expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties know well. Pat Karley and Deb Clark say many buyers wait for their “forever” home — and miss out in the process. Starter homes often offer the best opportunities, especially for first-time buyers andinvestors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Beaton from the Food Institute joins Amy & JJ to talk about food trends in the restaurant industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Social Enterprise Director at the New Life Center, Tim Kahnk, joins Amy and JJ to do a little thrift store 101... what don't they want? Where do they all go? And more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.