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He Blows Up Volcanoes
Mr. Wirthwine, a sixth grade teacher at Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary in Liberty Twp., is our Warm 98.5 Teacher of the Week. He loves science and has been known to explode a volcano or two! Congratulations and enjoy your prizes from Benken Florist, Home and Garden Center, Kroger, Modern Office Methods and Brain Balance of…… MORE
A Song About Living In Quarantine
Here’s our song about living in quarantine. Our buddy Frankly Speaking came up with some fun lyrics. See if you can find part of your life in the song.… MORE
Should Megan Walk Her Sick Friend’s Dog?
Megan doesn’t know if she should help her friend, who is isolated because she’s sick. All Megan has to do is walk her friend’s dog. Listen and tell us what you think.… MORE
The TP Game-Everyone’s Favorite Game
Amanda is put to the TP test. Will she get more squares than Anthony from Fairfield? Lets find out.… MORE
Jim Can’t Operate a Digital Thermometer
Jim is having a very hard time dealing with being an “essential employee”.… MORE
The Story Every Mom Needs to Hear
Amanda wrote a story for kids and it turned into a touching moment for all Moms.… MORE
Jim’s Excited About the Stay at Home Order
Jim thinks Governor DeWine could not have planned the dates of the “Stay at Home Order” any better. See if you agree.… MORE
It’s Fun Getting Lost
Jim and Amanda meet a man who loved getting lost this weekend! It was his One Big Thing from the weekend. … MORE
Angels Make Masks For Medical Professionals
Angie Irick and her daughter spent the weekend making homemade masks for medical professionals. You can too.… MORE
Stories for Kids: The Fastest Boy
Jim wrote a children’s story based on kids having to stay at home for the next two weeks. It’s about the power of imagination. … MORE
What’s It Like to Work With Your Kids?
Refer to your kids as your “co-workers” and tell us what it’s like to work at home with them.… MORE
Food Drive: You can help
Crossroads needs your help with this weekend’s food drive.… MORE
“Keep Your Hands To Yourself-Social Distancing” by Amanda and Gina Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
A song about social distancing and how it’s touching us in so many different ways. Amanda and Gina rock this tune.… MORE
Need Toilet Paper? The Warm Family Can Help
Jim only has three days of TP left in his house and can’t find any. Can the Warm 98 Family help him? … MORE
These Dogs Need You
Do you love dogs? The Animal Friends Humane Society in Hamilton is preparing for the care of their dogs just in case their volunteers are unable to come to work. They need to adopt or foster 20 dogs. PLUS, you can name your adoption price.… MORE
Jim and Amanda’s Eats to Go
Support our restaurants, grills, pubs and eateries big and small. Skip the cooking and order takeout! I’ve linked most of the establishments. If you’d like to add another restaurant just email me at jim.day@cumulus.com. Thanks everyone for your suggestions and happy eating! Mason Comet Pizza 513-398-2675 Tues-Thurs 11a-9p. Fri Sat 11a-11p Empanadas Aqui 513-462-5523 Tuesday…… MORE
When Nick Jonas Points At You
Michael Williams, of Mason, found out what it’s like when Nick Jonas points at you and says, “I want you on Team Nick!” Yep, Michael is representing the Tri-State on The Voice. He hung out with Jim and Amanda and shared what that moment was like for him.… MORE
Vote: Greatest Disney Animated Movie
Here’s a great idea of something fun for your kids to do while they’re at home. And we think it’s a great activity for kids, teens and adults! It’s a Tournament to find the GREATEST ANIMATED DISNEY MOVIE OF ALL TIME! Print out your bracket, vote every day and keep track of your points. BTW, I…… MORE
Jim’s Daughter Surprised a Self-Quarantined Couple
Jim’s daughter had the sweet idea to bake something special for friends who have self-quarantined themselves.… MORE
Mystery Box Monday…What’s in the box?
Gina has sixty seconds to feel inside the Mystery Box and guess, what’s in the box! Can she do it?… MORE
You Got This!
“You Got This” is back! Listen to Jim and Amanda for your shot at $2500 every morning!… MORE
“A Whole Lot of Ladies” by Cybele Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
It’s Women’s History Month and our friend Cybele wrote and sang a fantastic song for us. It’s dedicated to her daughter, but it’s for all women of all ages. … MORE
An Easy Way to Talk With Your Kids About COVID-19
Dr. Calhoun from UC Health has some great ways to talk with your kids about COVID-19.… MORE
Amanda Is Stressed Out By Lipstick
Amanda is having “one of those days” because she forgot her lipstick. How will she survive?… MORE
“I’d Give Up Anything for Lent” by Amanda and Gina Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
Amanda wrote today’s Music Theory Song about Del Hall, the guy who gave up eating and is only drinking beer for Lent. Not only did Amanda write the song, but Gina sang it!… MORE
“Everyday is Leap Day” by Brad Martin Jim and Amanda’s Music Theory Thursday
Leap Day now has it’s own official song! Thanks Brad Martin for writing it and working in the words from our Lyric Jar…cookie and “Patient you are”.… MORE
Is It Time For Amanda To Take Down Her Christmas Tree?
Amanda explains why her Christmas Tree is still in the living room.… MORE
More Christmas Trees That Are Still on Display
Jim and Amanda find more people in the Warm 98.5 family that have their Christmas Trees up and they all have good reasons.… MORE
That Moment We Found Out Gina Was a Boxer
You think you know someone and then you find out they’re a closet boxer. Check out how Gina became, Gina “The Toothless Wonder”.… MORE
Jim and Amanda Read Their Homemade Fairy Tales
It’s National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Jim and Amanda wrote their own tales. What do you think? … MORE
My Hair Put Me in Danger
Amanda explains why her husband’s nickname is, Sparky.… MORE
Mardi Gras Quiz: Amanda vs Gina
Amanda and Gina take each other on in a battle of Mardi Gras trivia. Who will win the most beads and claim the golden goblet of syrup on this Fat Tuesday?… MORE
The Unintended Consequence of Amanda Putting on Her Wedding Dress
Amanda put her wedding dress on for the first time on Friday at Queen City Radio and there was a unintended consequence when she did that.… MORE
Mystery Box Monday…What’s in the box?
Amanda has 60 seconds to blindly feel what’s inside the mystery box and correctly guess what it is. Can she do it??? If she does Connie will win FANTASTIC prizes.… MORE
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