It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

Amy, JJ and Robbie try A LOT of hot chocolates to find the best one in Fargo/ Moorhead. Here's how it shook out: Tied for first - Vampire Penguin and Caribou, Tied for third - Northstar and Kwik Star, in the middle, a legit pick - Moonrise Cafe and at the bottom of the list, in no particular order (and probably more on the cocoa side) - Koda, Starbucks and Sifted and Sweet Baking Co. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy & JJ to talk weather. In this episode.. it's gotten cold out. But what is the coldest it's ever been in Fargo? And, what is the record for consecutive days of below freezing temps? You might be surprised... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eric Berg comes in to talk prime rib. Want some hands on help from the master himself? Join him for an adult cooking class at Family Wellness on December 5th. Find more info here: https://www.familywellnessfargo.org/events/adult-healthy-cooking-class-holiday-prime-rib-workshop/ 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! In this episode, he'll talk about Zootopia 2, Nuremberg, Stranger Things - Season 5 & The Homesman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Toy Guy - at www.thetoyguy.com - joins Amy & JJ to talk about this year's hottest toys! Need a Christmas gift idea? Chris has you covered.. click here for more on the toys talked about in this podcast: https://www.thetoyguy.com/great-holiday-toys-2025/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How would you feel about taking 50 years to pay off a home loan? For many people, the firstreaction might be, “Will I even live that long?” Yet 50-year mortgages are starting to circulateas a possible way to make homeownership more affordable. Smart idea or something to steerclear of? Two of our expert Realtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties—PatKarley and Blake Fason are here to spell out the potential upsides and drawbacks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins us in studio during the HOLIDAY season to answer questions about how to care for your "real" Christmas tree, trips for keeping your indoor plants healthy, cactus questions and more! Join us again during the regular growing season from 1-2pm on Thursdays during It Takes 2! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to hit the easy button on the gravy for Thanksgiving dinner... well, Amy and Chef Scott tried ALL the gravies you can buy in the store. And, well, there's only one option... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we lose daylight and warm temps, we are talking about seasonal depression - and more! With Christy Wilkie from Dakota Family Services in Fargo, ND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ALZ Authors is a global community created by six daughters who have each experienced the loss ofa loved one to dementia. The online community shares hundreds of Alzheimer’s and dementiaresources created from personal experience to support caregivers and those impacted by thesediseases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to stream and what to skip and not waste your time on... not all movies Netflix tells you to watch are good! Be warned. JJ has the deets every Friday during It Takes 2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family "Fued" - The Bitzers vs. The Christophers! Some Thanksgiving inspired gameshow fun during It Takes 2... Family "Fued", Who Wants To Be A Gazillionaire and The Price is Correct. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Erstad with Apex Physical Therapy and Wellness joins Amy & JJ to talk about the benefits of physical therapy and why you should NOT wait for relief! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Case Muscatell talks about some great year end incentives and what they have available on the lot at Muscatell GMC in Detroit Lakes, MN!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immersion Sauna & Cold Plunge, in Fargo, talks about the health benefits for those over 55 years old. And, Wendy, explains why she was hooked after becoming member at their studio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bachmeier talks about his previous experience within education, why North Dakota schools have a lot to brag and what he's looking forward to as the new ND Superintendent of Public Instruction. (This was an interview during an "American Education week" celebration on It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Berseth talks about what her loves about our public schools, how communities and school boards are a key to their success - and, who HIS favorite teachers were! (This was recorded for the "American Education Week" celebration during It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grace tells us what she loves about her public school, how she is involved and what her plans are after high school! (This was pre-recorded for the "American Education Week" celebration during It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Steiner joins Amy, JJ and Erin Oban, from North Dakotans for Public Schools, to talk about the successes and the challenges facing Fargo Public Schools. (This interview was part of the "American Education Week" celebration during It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frannie is North Dakota's 2026 Teacher of the Year! Frannie talks about what her job entails, why she loves her public school and why she believes communities are a key piece of our education system. (This was recorded for a special celebration of "American Education Week" during It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As part of our celebration of "American Education Week", Mr. Landan Schmeichel, a teacher from Legacy in Bismarck, ND, joins Amy, JJ and Erin Oban. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clara is an impressive young 8th grader from Minot, North Dakota! She recently represented North Dakota at the National Civics Bee in Washington, DC. She talks about the competition and why she loves her public school! (This was recorded for a special "American Education Week" show during It Takes 2.) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are celebrating "American Education Week" on It Takes 2. To start the show, Erin Oban talks about public schools in North Dakota! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning, from Valley Vet on Main Avenue in Fargo, joins Amy & JJ to take listeners pet questions. In this episode: medication questions, chickens, pet ingesting things they shouldn't, can we find fleas in the winter and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy & JJ to take a peek into what this year's Thanksgiving weather will look like... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Werner, formerly of the Minnesota News Network, joined the thousands of locals and mourners at the Split Rock Lighthouse on the North Shore to honor the 50th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Becca Webb, daughter of the Hon. Wade and Linn Webb of Fargo, was crowned National American Miss North Dakota Teen Jr. 2025 and will be attending the national pageant over Thanksgiving week in Orlando, FL! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Schalow and James Botnen join Amy & JJ to discuss Burn the Bird - an annual 5K tradition - that begins at the downtown YMCA on Thanksgiving morning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jessica Kuhn, a board certified pediatric nurse practitioner caring for children and adolescents, from birth to age 21, joins Amy & JJ to talk about winter, sick season, vitamins, immunizations, sports, supplements and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Those of us who live in this area know that it is a good place to live. While housing prices arerising across the country, this area is insulated from the huge price increases. Our expertRealtors at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties know of ways how best tocapitalize on that for their clients. Deb Clark and Pat Karley tell us how good we have it here.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 altogether! In this episode, we'll discuss: The Running Man, Now You See Me: Now You Don't and Baylen Out Loud. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Michael Culloton talks about Concordia’s 99th Annual Christmas Concert! And, a sneak peek into the plans for the 100th! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave, now with the Children's Miracle Network, was a "radio guy" himself and we found out this was his first time back on-air since he said goodbye to his listeners... What a treat. And, literally, there were treats... We were at Dairy Queen! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lasagna Love is now in North Dakota! They are working to find volunteer lasagna chefs who want to help with individuals and families in need, providing home-cooked lasagnas made with love. Chamonix Brandt, Lasagna Love's state director for North Dakota, joins Amy & JJ. On Nov. 26th, they are looking for more volunteers to assemble and deliver 60-plus lasagnas. The gathering point for the effort will be a space at 2601 12th St. N., unit 100, in Fargo. Visit www.lasagnalove.org for more info. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Johnson, from Johnson's Auto in Moorhead, MN, joins Amy & JJ to take listeners automotive questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need a few great at-home cookie decorating tips!? Katie from Cookie Krums is here with the best info you're gonna get - and right before sugar cookie season. https://www.cookiekrumsbakery.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amber Gustafson, The Whiskey Widow, shares a great product she was recently introduced to called "Sweet Haven Tonics" and how you can make cocktails in a fresh and tasty new way!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The expert realtors at Berkshire Hathaway Premier Partners have some new statistics about first time homebuyers and how that age is not what we have seen in the past. Get the inside scoop on how you can position yourself to be a homeowner ahead of this trend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former contractor and home inspector Tim Noteboom is Mr. Fix-It. In this episode, Tim touches on some late Fall things you can do to prep your home for the upcoming winter. Checking your sump pump discharge, sealing the sump pit, a freezing plumbing exhaust vent, your outdoor AC unit and more! Mr. Fix It can be heard the first Wednesday of every month during It Takes Two with Amy & JJ from 1pm to 2pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carly Monplaisir, Event Director at Brewhalla and Drekker, stops into the KFGO studios for a HUGE announcement. The date is set and tickets are on sale for the 8th Annual Drekker Hot Dish Festival. Attendees can expect some of the most creative takes on the creation of a "hot dish" from local restaurants, kuchen, butter and bread, AMAZING beverages plus some good old fashioned fun. Don't forget the amazing swag!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What you should SEE in the theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time and money. Is the blush off the rose of Sydney Sweeney? What about this "happy to be alive" film from the summer and a brand spanking new Predator movie!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too Tall Tom Szymanski discusses the chances of winter weather moving into our region and the potential for snow. Also, an update about the snow predictions Amy, JJ and Tom made before Fall hit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.