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Jim and Amanda’s Unique Marriage Advice
What’s one piece of marriage advice Jim and Amanda would give that no one ever shares?… MORE
He Blow Drys His Underarms
Jim and Amanda figure out how to blow a billion dollars.… MORE
“American Sticky Buns” by Ethan and Joey
National Sticky Buns Day has always needed an official song. It now has one, thanks to Ethan and Joey. (Their challenge was to include the following words/phrases in the song…robust, sweaty and “It’s a trap”)… MORE
Jim Wants To Give You A Rock
Small moments can make us all smile. Like when Jim gives away rocks.… MORE
Amanda Becomes a Wolf
Amanda learned to howl when she took her kids to hang out with wolves.… MORE
Valentine’s Day Poetry Slam
Jim, Amanda and Gina read their original Valentine’s Day poems dedicated to the one they love the most. Who do you think wrote the best?… MORE
Valentine’s Day Song by Eliot Sloan
Eliot Sloan of Blessid Union of Souls wrote an amazing love song for Ashley and Matt Seyberth the winners of our Valentine’s Day contest. The song is based on their love story. Not only did Ashley and Matt get the song, but they also won a swedish duet massage from The Woodhouse Day Spa, a $100…… MORE
The GOAT of Childhood Crushes
Tammy called Jim, Amanda and Gina with the greatest childhood crush of all time.… MORE
Love Guru: “Last Minute Ask”
Adam isn’t going to ask the woman he’s “casually seeing” on a date until the morning of Valentine’s Day. He looking for the Love Guru’s advice on if that’s the right thing to do.… MORE
Big News About Amanda’s Wedding Dress Photo-shoot
BIG NEWS just announced about Amanda’s wedding dress photo-shoot. … MORE
My First Crush
We all had a first crush. Jim, Amanda and Gina share their first one.… MORE
Mystery Box Monday…What’s in the box?
Amanda had sixty seconds to guess what was hidden in a box. She could only use her hands to identify it. Listen to find out if she did it.… MORE
Jim’s Daughter Should Have Sung at The Oscars
Jim’s favorite moment from the Oscars was his daughter’s solo.… MORE
Amanda says, “Yes to The Dress”
Amanda says she WILL open up the box with her wedding dress and wear it under one condition.… MORE
A song for “GALentine’s Day”
February 13th is GALentine’s Day. A day dedicated to women leaving their men at home and hanging out with their girlfriends. Our friend Danny Frazier wrote a song all about it.… MORE
Will Amanda Wear Her Wedding Dress?
Will Amanda open the box holding her wedding dress? Let’s find out.… MORE
Jim & Amanda Want YOU to Win $1,000!
View this post on Instagram Jim & Amanda want YOU to win $1,000K💰with the Workday Payday…. here’s how…. 💰🎈💰🎈 A post shared by Warm 98.5 – 80s 90s Now (@warm985) on Feb 4, 2020 at 8:15am PST… MORE
“That’s What Sunday’s For” by Brad Martin
The Big Game is Sunday and Brad Martin wrote a great song about it using your lyrics. Thanks for the suggestions.… MORE
“Hot Sauce” by Coy Taylor, Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
Here’s the world’s one and only song about backhanded complements and Jim’s shirt is the star! Thanks Coy Taylor for crafting our song.… MORE
A Big Fat Juicy “Joe Burrow Steak”
Jeff Ruby shared the story behind the Joe Burrow Steak and many life lessons with Jim and Amanda.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Celebrate National Hug Day
The only way to celebrate National Hug Day is to just-git-in-there and start hugging.… MORE
Amanda Teaches Her Niece How To Cook
Amanda’s niece is moving out of the dorms next year and needs to learn to cook. This is cooking lesson number one.… MORE
Jim Explains the Strange Flashes of Light in Bethel
The sky over Bethel was flashing strange colors on Sunday. No-one has an explanation for what caused it…until now. Jim knows exactly what it is and thinks you’ll agree with him.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Channel Their Inner “Royal” and Give Up Their Own Duties
Following Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s example, Jim and Amanda officially give up their own duties.… MORE
Jim’s Daughter Tells Him He’s Being Rude
Jim had no idea how rude he was until his daughter told him.… MORE
“May I Kiss A Ginger?” by Ethan and Joey Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
Sunday we celebrate a day dedicated to giving a smooch to our favorite ginger! Big thanks to Ethan and Joey for coming up with this great song about this special day. … MORE
Amanda Plays A Violin For The First Time Since High School
Amanda was taking her son’s violin in to get fixed and was coherst into giving a concert.… MORE
Jim Only Needs Six Words To Describe His Life
Six words is all you have to sum up your life. Here’s what we came up with.… MORE
“2020 Is The Year”, by Eliot Sloan Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
A song about New Year resolutions. Thanks to our great Warm 98.5 family for the lyric suggestions and thanks to Eliot Sloan for creating this song.… MORE
“Nothing Was Open”, by Frankly Speaking Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
Everything closes on Christmas. But what happens if you really, really need something? That’s what today’s Music Theory Thursday song is all about. Thanks to Frankly Speaking for writing and performing it. … MORE
This is What Christmas Means to Amanda
Christmas means a little something different to each one of us. This is what Christmas means to Amanda.… MORE
This is What Christmas Means to Jim
Christmas means a little something different to each one of us. This is what Christmas means to Jim.… MORE
Comedian Paul Mecurio Tells Jim and Amanda About Getting A Phone Call From Paul McCartney
Not only did comedian Paul Mecurio NOT answer a call from Paul McCartney, but he also shares why he had to fumigate his 90 year old Mom’s car. Thanks for coming in Paul and we’ll see you at Go Bananas.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Witness One of The Best National Anthems Ever Performed
Dr. Sapp, Scott High School Principal, saved the day at Friday’s basketball game when he belted out the National Anthem.… MORE
What Would 10 Year Old Jim and Amanda Be Remembered for Doing?
If you were only remembered for what you did in 5th grade, 10 years old, what would it be? Just like Macaulay Culkin and Home Alone.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Share What Makes Them Thankful
Jim explains the “Candy Corn Game” to Amanda and how it helps you expresses your thankfulness.… MORE
Let’s Talk Being Thankful!
What are you thankful for this year? Jim and Amanda find out from the Warm 98.5 family.… MORE
Amanda Tries White Castle Stuffing
Jim swears by White Castle stuffing and made a batch for Amanda.… MORE
Here’s Why Jim and Amanda Are Looking Forward To Thanksgiving
What’s the ONE thing you look forward to at Thanksgiving?… MORE
This Girl Wants to Collect 400 Toys for Children’s Hospital
Jim and Amanda talked with Ava who is trying to collect 400 toys for the kids staying at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.… MORE
This Girl Wants to Collect 400 Toys for Children’s Hospital
Jim and Amanda talked with Ava who is trying to collect 400 toys for the kids staying at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. … MORE
Amanda Challenges Theresa Caputo to a Fight
While talking about Theresa Caputo’s show at the Aronoff Center, Amanda throws down a challenge to Theresa and completely shocked the Long Island Medium.… MORE
“Welcome to the Bungles” by Frankly Speaking
Our beloved Bengals are 0-9. It’s time for a song. Thanks for the lyric suggestions and a big thanks to Frankly Speaking for the sweet song.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Talk With Tom who “Fought” in WWI
Tom called Jim and Amanda with his unique take on being “in the military”.… MORE
Thanksgiving Food Drive at Crossroads!
The annual Thanksgiving Food Drive kicks off this weekend at Crossroads Church.… MORE
Scott High School Wins $1,000
Only one school can win the title of Jim and Amanda’s Football Friday Cheer Champion and the $1,000 from Wendy’s that goes with it. Congratulations to the Scott Eagles!… MORE
A Look Back at Jim and Amanda’s Football Friday 2019
Here’s a peek at what happened during Jim and Amanda’s Football Friday 2019 sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
“Cuffing Season” by Brent Maez
It’s officially “Cuffing Season”. With your lyrical help Brent Maez wrote and sang about Cuffing.… MORE
Jim Admits He Needs Help Buying His Wife a Birthday Present
Jim doesn’t want to screw up his wife’s birthday. It’s a milestone birthday and he knows he only gets one shot at getting it right.… MORE
Jim’s Daughter Uses Her Head to Cut an Apple
Jim’s daughter shows him how to break an apple in half with her head.… MORE
A song for Andy Dalton
We love Andy Dalton. We also know he’s on the Bench. But doing that on his birthday!???! We have a song for that and the lyrics were provided by the Warm 98.5 family and written and sung by Noah Smith.… MORE
Football Friday: Oak Hills
Oak Hills Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
Jim’s Thunder From Down Under Halloween Costume-Good or Bad Idea?
Jim asked his co-workers and HR if dressing like the boys from Australia was a good idea.… MORE
Ghost Stories: Jim’s Sleepover
Jim will never forget “The Sleepover” he had at 13 and what was was watching him.… MORE
Ghost Stories: Amanda Burns a Dresser
Amanda’s sister had an imaginary friend and it caused her Dad to burn her sister’s dresser. Spooky!… MORE
Football Friday: Scott High School
Scott Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
Jim and Amanda’s New Favorite Halloween Song
Halloween has a new official song! Thank you to the Warm 98.5 family for all the great lyrics and thanks to Ethan and Joey for writing the great song. … MORE
Jim Digs in The Trash Can
Jim went digging in his neighbor’s trash can and found some pretty sweet finds…to the horror of his children.… MORE
Amanda is Getting Trolled
Amanda shared on social media a text her daughter sent to her son. Someone responded that Amanda’s daughter should go to jail! Check this out and you make the call.… MORE
Football Friday: Lakota West
Lakota West Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets. Click HERE to vote.… MORE
The Perfect Sweetest Day Song
The “sweetest” Sweetest Day song ever! You supplied the lyrics and we love the song Joe Jordan wrote and performed. Thanks Joe.… MORE
“Finally Fall” by Eliot Sloan
Cool weather, changing leaves…yes, it’s finally Fall! Eliot Sloan of Blessid Union of Souls wrote a great song using your lyrics called, Finally Fall. Check it out.… MORE
Football Friday: Withrow Tigers
Withrow Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
“Marty’s Last Game” by Brad Martin Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
This is our goodbye song to the Great Marty Brennaman! Thanks Marty for all the calls, for all your stories and thanks for bringing the Reds to life on the radio. God Bless and enjoy your retirement.… MORE
Jim’s New Way to Make Friends
Forget dogs and kids…Jim found a new way to make friends at the park.… MORE
“Not Another Polka” by Allison Bishop Music Theory Thursday
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati needs its own song…so we wrote one on Music Theory Thursday. Thanks Allison Bishop for singing it for us.… MORE
Parent Fail by Jim, by Amanda and Katherine Nero
We all fail as parents. Jim’s was bad, but it only got worse as we kept talking.… MORE
Football Friday: Mason Comets
Mason Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
Football Friday: Milford Eagles
Milford Cheer is trying to win $1,000 and the Jim and Amanda Football Friday Cheer Champion Trophy, sponsored by Wendy’s Spicy Nuggets.… MORE
Song: “Friday the 13th”
How do you write a song about Friday the 13th? It was easy after the Warm family gave @JoeJordanMusic lyric suggestions. If you’re not superstitious take a listen.… MORE
Jim Finds Out Why His Daughter Takes LONG Showers
Here’s the reason why Jim’s daughter takes such long showers. Maybe your kids have the same reason for taking so long.… MORE
Jim Has a Weakness
Who is afraid of a collar bone? The mere sight of one causes Jim to break into a cold sweat.… MORE
Parenting with Cockroaches
Being a parent requires creativity…like the Mom who enticed her son with cockroaches to do something very important.… MORE
A song for the Bengals, “Nothin’ Rhymes with Orange”
Are you ready for your Bengals? Thank you for suggesting the lyrics and thanks to Ethan and Joey for writing and singing, “Nothin’ Rhymes with Orange” on #MusicTheoryThursday… MORE
I Caught It On Vacation
Jim and Amanda both brought something, unplanned, back from vacation.… MORE
Beware The Nose Biting Beast
Jim got bit on the nose by a ferocious beast.… MORE
Song: “Summer’s Half Gone”
Summer is half gone and we have more to do….so let’s write a song!!!! Thank you for the lyrics and thanks to Peaceful Sorrow for writing and sing it.… MORE
Song: “The New Puddy Cat”
Here’s a song for every cat and cat lover! Thanks for the lyrics and thanks to @KevinFoxMusic and @RonnieVaughnMusic for writing and performing it on #MusicTheoryThursday on Warm98.5.… MORE
Discovery: The Perfect Breakfast Food
It only took Jim’s kids 13 years to discover the perfect breakfast food! But, then they made it EVEN better.… MORE
Jim’s Daughter Cooked Up A Great Father’s Day
Jim’s daughter surprised him with an amazing Father’s Day dinner. Where did she learn to cook? The answer…from a box.… MORE
Let’s Call Jim’s Dad
Amanda has always wanted to ask Jim’s Dad if Jim had any “game” with the girls. Here’s the answer.… MORE
Song: “Father’s Day Yay!”
Dads, here’s a song for you! Singer songwriter Cybele took the lyrics you suggested and wrote a great Father’s Day song for #MusicTheoryThursday.… MORE
What I Learned From Dad
Amanda talked to a bunch of elementary kids about lessons learned from Pop. Great answers!… MORE
Song: The Donut Thong
Life is complete, we have a donut song! With your help @BrentJamesMusic wrote a song for #MusicTheoryThursday about National Donut Day.… MORE
A Song for Jeopardy James
James Holzhauer is rocking it on Jeopardy! With your lyrical help @janedecker wrote a song for #MusicTheoryThursday on #Warm985.… MORE
I Won’t Forget THAT About Graduation
Something memorable always happens at graduation. Who got dumped, who made money and who crowd surfed? Jim or Amanda? Make your guesses and then listen to see if you’re correct.… MORE
The Best Commencement Speech Ever!
Skip your graduation commencement speaker. Jim says everything you need to know in two minutes!… MORE
This Could be the Best Graduation Song Ever!
Allison Bishop did a great job writing a fun song about graduation. The Warm 98.5 family supplied the lyrics and she wrote it and sang it on #MusicTheoryThursday. Follow Allison on Instagram.… MORE
Jim’s Mega Quick Mother’s Day Call
How short can a Mother’s Day phone call be and still be filled with love? Jim is the expert.… MORE
Amanda’s Son Saved Mother’s Day
Amanda thought her Mother’s Day was going to be a four out of ten. It popped to a ten after her son saved the day.… MORE
Moms…This is a Podcast for You
Cool new podcast for Moms, hosted by former Bachelor contestants Carly Waddell and Jade Roper. Very fun talking with them and they shared great baby advice for the Royals, talked kissing at the “Bachelor in Paradise” pool house and had a suggestion for the new Bachelorette. Plus, you should listen and subscribe to their podcast,…… MORE
“Hey Mom”, by Chandler Carter
We gave the topic, Mother’s Day. You thought of the lyrics. Chandler Carter wrote and sang the song. WARNING: It’s catchy and will be stuck in your head! btw, Chandler was on this season of American Idol and made it to Hollywood Week. She’s super cool and you need to follow her on Instagram.… MORE
Yard Sale Tips with Sarah, The Mainstream Minimalist
Take the hassle out of having a yard sale! Our friend Sara, The Mainstream Minimalist, has figured out a simple process to make sure most, if not all, of your trash becomes someone else’s treasure! Sarah is a Cincinnati mom, wife, and blogger dedicated to giving tactical tips for simplifying, editing, and organizing your life.…… MORE
Spitting Watermelon Out The Car Window
Every car is filled with memories. Here are some favorites from our cars.… MORE
Mrs. Forde Makes a Difference
Meet your Warm 98.5, WLWT News 5 Teacher of the Week, Mrs. Forde! She’s a second grade teacher at Fairfield-North Elementary School and is LOVED by her students. Nominate your favorite teacher right here.… MORE
Garage Cleaning Tips with Sarah, The Mainstream Minimalist
Make your garage cleaning easy with just three steps. Our friend Sara, The Mainstream Minimalist, simplifies an otherwise daunting task. Sarah is a Cincinnati mom, wife, and blogger dedicated to giving tactical tips for simplifying, editing, and organizing your life. For more tips check out her blog.… MORE
“The Administrative Professionals’ Day Song”, by Eliot Sloan
Check out this week’s Music Theory Thursday song. The topic: Administrative Professionals The lyrics: Supplied by the Warm 98.5 family The song: Written and performed by Eliot Sloan from Blessed Union of Souls.… MORE
Spring Cleaning Tips with Sarah, The Mainstream Minimalist
It’s time to clean your house, but where do you start? Our friend Sara, The Mainstream Minimalist, has three easy tips to help you get your house looking great. Sarah is a Cincinnati mom, wife, and blogger dedicated to giving tactical tips for simplifying, editing, and organizing your life. For more tips check out her…… MORE
“Warm 90-Eggs: An Ode to Easter”, Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
The Easter Bunny needs a song and you helped Jim and Amanda write an award winning one! You suggested the lyrics and @JaneDecker and @MattCastleman created the song. Here you go and Happy Easter. -Jim and Amanda… MORE