Bondsy got to talk with Ali Peden, mother of June Dallas, who passed away from Neuroblastoma in December 2022 at 3 years old.  Listen to her story and find out how you can help local families continue to their fight.  Get your Dinner & Auction Tickets HERE! 

State Fair Manager, Rebecca Clark stopped by to announce the 1st Spotlight Artist to perform for FREE at the Grand Central Stage during the 2024 Illinois State Fair.  

The Fat Ass 5k and Street Party for Charity is back for another unique and fun couple of days.  Listen to board member Kim Johnson give the details of the two-day event and where you need to go sign up today!  

Illinois State Fair Manager, Rebecca Clark stops by to chat about the "100 Days Out Celebration" happening Tuesday - April 30th.  Come and enjoy food and beverage from your favorite state fair vendors who will be selling cozy dogs, lemon shake ups, ribeye sandwiches, turkey legs and mini doughnuts. They'll even have vegan options new this year! For each food item purchased, you’ll receive a ticket for a chance to win State Fair prizes, including Grandstand Concert Tickets - and you don’t have to be present to win. It’s also a great time to grab discounted mega and jumbo passes, admission books and parking passes at the lowest prices of the year.

Bondsy chats with Scout Exec & CEO of the Abraham Lincoln Council, Jeff Whitten about this weekends activities and remembrance as they gather to honor our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.  There's more to do than you can fit in one weekend! Bring older and younger Scouts, the program for the weekend can accommodate both. Activities include a 20 Mile Hike, visits to over 15 Abraham Lincoln related museums, the tomb of our 16th President, and so much more.  For more info and registration click HERE! 

Bondsy chats with one of the first comics to perform at Donnie B's Comedy Club 25 years ago.  Kenny Smith will be the last comic to help celebrate 25 years of LIVE comedy in Springfield with one show Friday at 8p and one show Saturday at 730p.  Purchase tickets HERE!  

Kathy Ridley, Executive Director of SAHBA & Todd Rhoades, Board President stop by the Morning Mix to give you all the info about this weekends New Home & Remodeling Show "All Things Indoor and Outdoor". Including details on a special guest appearance with designer and host, Tamara Day from HGTV's "Bargain Mansions".

Taylor stops by to talk about how you can become a caregiver with Synergy Home Care.  They have an event happening this Friday from 12-3:30pm.  Listen to the pod to get FULL details. 

Lauryn, the owner of Scooters Coffee came by to help deliver the Morning Mix Top 3.  She also gave a special shout out to the Springfield Kings Hockey Club, for winning a couple big championships! 

Bondsy chats with event organizer Tara Nickerson and Special Olympic Athlete/Coach, Taylor Sweeting about the Polar Plunge.  Find out how can support these amazing athletes and families by taking the plunge on Saturday, March 2nd.  To donate - CLICK HERE!

Listen and find out how to Send LOVE Overseas, by helping Synergy Home Care and Springfield Clinic with donations of items to send care packages to our troops.

Get a Sneak Peak with Maycee (Timon), Anderson (Pumba) and Cooper (Simba) who appear in the Disney Sing Along at the Hoogland Center for the Arts.  Presented by the Springfield Theatre Centre, shows begin this weekend and continue next weekend.  Tickets Sold HERE!

Listen to Bondsy and Liz chat about the upcoming Drink for the Pink event happening Wednesday, Oct. 4th at Bar Bella.

Sheriff Jack Campbell, Sergeant Finley, Deputies Morgan and Luttrell stop by the studio to chat with Bondsy about job recruitment and the benefits of working with the Sheriffs Dept.  

Taylor Stevens, Regional Community Liaison, stopped by the Morning Mix to discuss the amazing services Synergy provides while answering some personal question Bondsy had about his mother.  

Find out how you can join the Pleasant Plains boosters as they celebrate their school’s history and help raise money for a bright and exciting future. Event entry tickets are for sale! Purchase your entry tickets for $20 each by August 19 for free entry to win a PS5, Yeti Cooler, Cardinals Tickets, or a packed Igloo cooler! (must be present to win) Mega Raffle Tickets Can Be Purchased HERE!

Ryle Frey (Dewey Finn) and Alyssa Shultz (Rosalie Mullins) stopped by The Morning Mix to tease the upcoming performances starting this weekend at the Muni.

Craig Mcfarland, who plays the role of Lefou during the LIVE presentation of "Beauty and The Beast" at the Springfield Muni stops by to promote the Broadway musical and also gives Bondsy a special treat.  Tickets on sale now! 

Are you getting enough sleep during the summer?  Dr. Willey from AlignLife breaks down the best way to get the proper amount of sleep and also discusses how to avoid some of the most common summer fails.

Sean from the Harvest Market in Springfield stops by and brings me a special treat... French Macrons.  Soooo good and they will even make you a Macron Cake.  Get all the deets during this months 'Bondsy Try's" with Harvest Market.

Comedian Steve Hirst is coming to Springfield at Boondocks for 1 show only, Saturday at 8pm.  Find out about his new girlfriend... who has a super secret job and how even she can't keep him out of Facebook jail.  Tickets on sale here:  STEVE HIRST COMEDY TIX!

Dr. Willey from AlignLife in Springfield comes out swinging during this weeks "Spotlight".  He shares the reason why we need to be more like the buffalo in our lives.  Like what you hear?  Contact AlignLife today at (217) 787-7500.

Sherri Paul breaks down the details of the Adult Prom event going on Saturday, June 10th.  Buy your tickets now by clicking on this LINK.  

Find out all the details about this amazing art event happening this weekend downtown. Which includes activities for the kids and LIVE music.

Our Midday Mix host Haley's chinchilla, "Ande", is representing Springfield in this year's Cadbury USA Easter Bunny contest! Find out how you can vote for this year's Cadbury Easter Bunny.

Bondsy chats with board members Jean Bruner Jachino and Debbie Cimarossa Thompson about this Saturday's St. Pattys Day Parade!

Listen to find out how you can help raise some $$$ for the kids of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital just by having dinner from 4-8pm at any Springfield McAlister's Deli location.

Jackie Sambursky stopped by this morning to remind us about the event going on at the Orr Building located on the Illinois State Fairgrounds this weekend.  Also, listen to me taste test some delicious milk flavors offered by a local dairy farm from Greenville!

Green Toyotas Mylas Copeland tells a story about a gentleman who passed away recently from cancer.  While receiving chemo the 70+ yr old shared with his family what made him really sad and why we all need to be thankful for the lives we have as well as not taking any of our time for granted.

Carrie was the teacher of Alex in 4th & 5th grade from Chatham.  He made such a huge impact on her life, she continues to raise money for St. Jude with her students.  Listen how the relationship inspired her to become a Partner in Hope! 

Listen to this special moment that blew up the phone lines between Bondsy and Rachael Buraski from the Green Family Stores.  Become a Partner in Hope with St. Jude by donating just $19 a month and receive an EXCLUSIVE "This Shirt Saves Lives" t-shirt!

Springfield owner, operator and the unofficial #1 horeshoe hype man, Jamie Toole joined Bondsy this morning to announce not only tickets go on sale today at 9am but also gives us the first 2 players who have committed to play in this game.

In case you missed this UNPLANNED segment with WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett, co-owner of the Springfield Lucky Horsehoes, you can listen to the full break up here!

Craig Mcfarland from the Springfield MUNI stopped by to discuss the Muni announcing its season and how they are getting ready to do their audition muni workshops to find people interested in being in these amazing shows!  

Bondsy got to speak with Illinois Pork Producers Director, Jennifer Tirey.  She talks about how important local pig farming is to Illinois and the excitement surrounding this years PORK Expo happening next week at the BOS Center. 

Reggie Guyton is an actor, director and performing artist who has created a once in a lifetime LIVE experience.  Weaving mythical lore, parable, and personal experience, the unfolding narrative of Black Futurez: Mixtape can best be described as a compilation of ideas and emotions from Black youth living through current times. Featuring creator Reggie Guyton alongside special artists and musician guests.

Pleasant Plains Senior classmate, teammate and one of Jayden's best friends, Danny Carney stops by the studio to talk about a fun event in hopes of raising more funds... which was all put together by Plains students happening this Saturday.  

Listen to one of my oldest friends answer a simple question....well she TRIED to answer it.  HAHAHA

One of our fave local American Idol celebs stops by to discuss the Annual Drink for the Pink Celebrity Survivor Bartending event to raise funds for the Springfield Memorial Foundation Cancer Patient Assistance Program!

I talk to Pleasant Plains Head Football Coach, John Hambelton about hosting the 2nd Annual Blackout for Charity game this Friday vs PORTA! The team is collecting donations for HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital (no monetary donations please). Donations will be collected at the entry gates.

Find out and listen to all the details about Saturday's Back to School Drive with Executive Director of Midwest Mission, Chantel Corrie.  For more info go to https://springfieldonestop.org/

The Springfield Muni presesnts, SpongeBob the Musical this weekend.  Cast members Mark Wheeler (Plankton) and Kristen Wheeler (Mrs. Puff) chat about the show and how you can reserve your tickets for the show.

Bondsy chats with Illinois State Fair Manager, Rebecca Clark about this Thursday's event at the Illinois Products Farmers Market.  Fair Fun & Food!  Find out how you can win FREE concert tickets to every Grandstand Show at the Illinois State Fair!

In a recent interview, listen to Justin Bieber talk about how excited he is for a collaboration with John Mayer and a possible release date for the project.

Bondsy is getting shot out of a canon????  Listen to major announcements made this morning on the Morning Mix with the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, including a special appearance from one of the actors from the HIT movie "Major League"!  

Illinois State Fair Manager, Rebecca Clark stopped by this morning to announce the first batch of Grandstand shows coming to the fair in August!  

Bondsy's dad was a big part of his life and loved coming up from STL to help with the grand-kids whenever Bondsy needed his help.  Listen to his father talk about how much he loved his grand-kids BUT was super ready to get back home and relax!  This recording was taken on the final day of the St. Jude Radiothon in 2018, he passed away that night after making it home.  1-800-374-4995

I got to hang out with Jaime Tool from capitaloffun.com & Jeff Jarrett, co-owner of Capital City Baseball, formerly the Springfield Sliders and 12-time Wrestling World Champion and WWE Hall Of Famer to discuss not only the exciting baseball that's coming back to Springfield but also the amazing entertainment and events that will also come because of new ownership.  Oh yeah - I also may have lost a bet and you don't want to lose a bet to Double J....

Comedy, LIVE Music, Theater Auditions and more.

Get all the details about Who-What-When-Where-Why and HOW you can taste some of the Best Chili and Salsa in the country.  Joe Regan stopped by the Morning Mix and also dropped off some "experimental" chili for Bondsy to try.