Real Rock 99.3 Podcast

Brad Corn and Briley Palmer, head coaches of SEMO men's and women's basketball respectively, stopped in the studio to talk a bit about this year's program and the upcoming event "Houck-A-Mania." The event will showcase the men’s and women’s basketball teams and feature a three-point shootout, three-on-three exhibitions, slam dunk contest, giveaways, and a surprise main event you won’t want to miss! Admission is free, and seating is first-come, first-served. Thursday 10/12 at 7p, doors at 6p. See you there!

Nate stopped by to talk about the excitement and drive to fill the stadium this Saturday for the first football home opener against UT Martin. S-E!

The annual Cape Noon Optimist Chili Day is happening 2/28 at the Arena Building in Cape from 11a to 7p with dine in, carry out AND drive-thru options. Learn more at realrock993.com.

Ryan with Smokin' Brothers stopped in to chat about this Saturday's event at the Show Me Center. Grab details and tickets at showmecenter.biz or catch the link at realrock993.com!

Tara and Shelby came to the Real Rock studios to talk about the importance of our Winter Blood Drive happening next Thursday. Make an appointment to donate now at redcrossblood.org and join us in one of three locations: Sikeston Elks, Perryville KC Hall or in Cape at the Osage Center. See you there!

Big Al Bisher and Gayle Conrad came into the studio to talk about tomorrow's Walk to End Alzheimer's and the importance of your support. Get more details at alz.org!

Nate Saverino stopped in to chat about this weekend's SEMO football game vs SIU. It's the War for the Wheel, and the 91st meeting between the teams. Learn more and we'll see you Saturday! S-E!

Robin stopped by to chat about all the amazing, free things happening at the River Radio Activities Tent during the SEMO District Fair. The Fair starts this Saturday, 9/9 and runs through 9/16. Have fun and come see us at the River Radio Activities Tent at the Fair!

Nate Saverino stopped in to talk about this weekend's SEMO Football game against Lindenwood, the first home game of the season and the MRV Banks Game Ball Brawl! Grab your tickets at semoredhawks.com and be sure to get in the stadium by 5:30 to catch all the pre-game activities. Tailgating starts at 2p on Bellvue St!

Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri (CCSOMO) and the Knights of Columbus Council #1111 bring you the 2nd Annual Mississippi Mingle! Join us from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Saturday, August 12, 2023, in Cape Girardeau on the banks of the mighty Mississippi for a day filled with activities for the whole family. Enjoy the Knights' famous barbecue, fare from local food trucks, adult beverages, inflatables for the kids, live entertainment, games, and more. While Mississippi Mingle is an event full of fun, it is also an opportunity to support your local community through the programs of CCSOMO. Proceeds from Mississippi Mingle will help change the lives of the most vulnerable among us right here in southern Missouri. For tickets and more details, visit https://ccsomo.org/news-room/events/mississippi-mingle.html.

Rick stopped by to talk about Hoffman Family Fireworks tradition of quality fireworks and some of the exciting things they do to gear up for the 4th.

Moms Demand Action and Stop Needless Acts of Violence Please will hold a Wear Orange event Friday, June 2, at Peace Park to honor victims and survivors of gun violence. Learn more on the Wear Orange website, www.wearorange.org.

The Monster Trucks are coming!!! This weekend (Fri/Sat) catch all the monster truck action with the All Star Monster Truck Tour coming to the Arena Building (grandstand park) this weekend. Tickets are available NOW at www.MISSOURIMONSTERTRUCKS.COM. Grab yours and we'll see you there!

Room for Smiles is a fantastic organization that redecorates the rooms of children who are terminally or chronically ill. It's a lot of work and the joy it brings these children and their families is unmeasurable! You can help by signing up for the golf tourney, Swings for Smiles, coming up June 17. Email roomforsmiles@gmail.com or stop by the Jaycee Golf Course for registration details!

Generative AI programs such as ChatGPT may be changing the way fraudsters commit scams. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises consumers to be on the lookout for red flags in any unsolicited messages they receive. Learn more at BBB.org.

Timeshares and vacation clubs are often synonymous with high-pressure sales. With the sun out and their guard down, vacationers can quickly find themselves on the hook for a life-long commitment. And, while they are easy to get into—these contracts are incredibly difficult to escape. An investigative study by Better Business Bureau®, Unpacking timeshare and vacation club sales, examines patterns of customer complaints, dollars spent and lost, customer reviews, related scams and more. Learn more at bbb.org!

With spring right around the corner, many homeowners are making the move to repair or replace their current roofs. The off-season may be the best time to jump on a home improvement project, with lower prices and available materials. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has tips to keep in mind whenever hiring any contractor to work in your home. You can find advice on everything from researching vendors to getting estimates to signing a contract in Tips for Hiring a Contractor.

Business owners, con artists want to trick you into claiming tax credits that you aren’t eligible for. The Internal Revenue Service warns about scams revolving around the Employee Retention Credit, a tax credit for businesses that continued paying employees during the COVID-19 shutdowns or had a significant income decline during the eligibility period. While most eligible employers have already claimed this credit, unscrupulous companies are advertising ERC services to draw in businesses that are not eligible for the credit.

Warmer temperatures will likely inspire many to do some spring cleaning around the house this month — but you may not know that April is also Digital Spring-Cleaning Month. Keeping your computer clean and free of unnecessary data helps keep you safe from viruses, spyware and identity theft, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises. Learn more at bbb.org!

Use caution when hiring a home improvement contractor, especially following a major storm, flood, or weather event when many homeowners are trying to repair their homes. However, contractor scams can happen anytime, so be wary of high-pressure sales tactics, upfront fees, and fly-by-night businesses. Con artists will take homeowners’ money and deliver (or not deliver) less than quality work. Learn more at bbb.org!

Warmer weather means everyone is getting out more, including door-to-door salespeople. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises consumers to make safe, smart decisions about door-to-door offers. Learn more at bbb.org!

April is National Volunteer Month, and United Way of SEMO has set up a great opportunity for YOU to find a place to help others through volunteering. By visiting many of our Funded Partners on our Live United Tours or learning more about becoming a board member, you will find the right place to give back and make a difference in our community! Register at www.unitedwayofsemo.org/volunteer-month to join us for one or all of these events during National Volunteer Month. The United Way network needs you!

The Better Business Bureau has learned that, once again, some dishonest characters are pretending to be the BBB in order to steal information and money from unsuspecting businesses and consumers. Learn more at bbb.org!

If you are applying to jobs online, constantly research before accepting an interview or employment offer. Job scammers have gotten very sophisticated, convincingly claiming to represent real employers, requiring interviews, and even providing phony offer letters. These cunning new twists on traditional job scams have increased in BBB's Scam Tracker. In fact, according to BBB's latest Scam Tracker Risk Report, employment scams climbed to the second most risky scam type – after online purchases. Learn more at bbb.org!

This year marks the 85th annual Noon Lions Club Pancake Day, going to support their mission of helping correct vision for people around the area. Tickets are $8 or bring a pair of used eyeglasses for a free meal. Serving runs from 7a to 7p at the AC Brase Arena Building with curbside and dine in available!

Your SEMO Men's Basketball team has arisen as OVC champions, and head coach Brad Korn is in the studio to talk about the season and about this Sunday's NCAA Selection Show watch party at the Show Me Center.

Employment scams climbed to the second riskiest in 2022, according to a new BBB report, while online purchase scams remained the #1 riskiest scam type. Learn more about what is trending and how to protect yourself in this podcast and at bbb.org.

Join Real Rock 99.3 for chili and a great cause! The Cape Noon Optimist Club will be serving up chili from 11 to 7 at their Annual Chili Day on Wednesday, March 8th at the Arena Building in Cape. Tickets are $10 for adults or $7 for kids 11 and under and include chili, a hotdog, drink, dessert - plus live entertainment during the lunch and dinner hours. Drive thru pick up will also be available. Come on out for some amazing food and support youth activities in our area at the Cape Noon Optimist Club Annual Chili Day!

Erik Sean calls the OVC Championship Game live from Evansville.

Erik Sean talks to players and Coach Korn courtside after their OVC Championship win.

Scammers can target victims through any device connected to the internet, and your TV is no exception. BBB Scam Tracker has seen an influx of reports about scammers catching people off guard with pop-ups on their smart TVs. Their objective is to steal your personal information and money. Learn more on this podcast episode and at bbb.org.

These “bait-and-switch" schemes can take on several variations, but the common thread is that the original post is used to emotionally manipulate the reader and creates a sense of urgency that compels people to share the message. A recent example of one of these schemes popped up in a Facebook group in the Quincy, Illinois, area. The original post claimed help was needed to find an elderly man. Several hours later, it was switched to an offer to receive free money through a new app. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has great tips on avoiding these scams in the podcast and at bbb.org!

Whitney Quick from the BBB joins Iceburg again to chat about Valentine's Day scams. This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are few common scams that you need to be aware of. Whether you’re hoping to spark a new relationship or buying gifts for loved ones, beware of these three scams regularly reported to BBB. See more BBB's Valentine's Day scam alerts and tips at BBB.org/Valentine.

Ryan popped in with some updates on this year's incredible event, just around the corner on 1/14! The When Pigs Fly Indoor BBQ Bash is a day full of everything BBQ at the Show Me Center. Get the details and your tickets at www.whenpigsflyBBQbash.com.

The holiday expenses may be looming on the credit card bill, or perhaps the bank balance is a little lighter from the extra gifts exchanged with family and friends. If this is the year to reduce debt and bump up the savings account, it's not a bad idea to revisit prior financial goals. Get details at bbb.org and listen Tuesdays at 0740 on Real Rock 99.3 for more tips!

Tara and Michelle stopped in to chat about next Wednesday (12/28) when we'll hold our River Radio Winter Blood Drive in Cape, Perryville and Sikeston. Grab the details at realrock993.com and make your appt now at redcrossblood.org!

Whitney is here to tell you about the hot scams that hit us all this time of year. Keep yourself educated and aware and have a safe Christmas season!

As you check off items on your holiday gift list, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) advises consumers to stay alert during the holiday season to avoid falling prey to scammers poised to pounce on careless or overburdened shoppers. Stay safe this holiday season!

Thinking of buying a puppy from a breeder? Watch out! There are tons of scammers ready to take your money and never deliver your forever furry friend. Whitney brings you up to speed with Iceburg.

Ten years ago, charities around the world began promoting “Giving Tuesday” on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving – Nov. 29 this year – as a way to encourage donors to give to charities as part of their holiday preparations. Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) encourages donors to give but give wisely. BBB has Charity Reviews on more than 1,000 local charities and 11,000 charities nationwide, including many national charities accredited with BBB’s Wise Giving Alliance.

Ryan Eftink with Smokin' Brothers popped in to talk about some amazing things happening! Catch the 1/2 price deal on a brand new Myron Mixon powered by Smokin' Brothers smoker on Monday at riverradiodeals.com, and then make plans to attend the Indoor BBQ Bash at the Show Me Center on 1/14. Finally, we chat about the Happy Slapowitz' Toy Bash in downtown Cape on 12/9. Catch the details at happystoybash.com, and keep an eye on Smokin' Brothers social media for details on everything!

With the holiday season approaching, Better Business Bureau® (BBB®) warns online shoppers searching for gifts and other merchandise to arm themselves with research and use credit cards to dodge scammers. Online shopping scam reports to BBB Scam Tracker remain just under all-time highs reached in 2021 when BBB issued an in-depth study, Theft on a Massive Scale: Online Shopping Fraud and the Role of Social Media, last December. Get more info with Whitney and Darren!

SEMO's final home game is this weekend, it's our final game against Murray State AND if we win this, we are tied for the OVC Championship and headed for playoff action. It's a pretty critical culmination of the season, and YOU can get tickets through Friday at Midnight for only $15 at semoredhawks.com/15. See you Saturday for Redhawks football at Houck Stadium!

'Tis the season for getting those Christmas wishes lined out for your kiddos... But be careful! Scammers are offering enticing ways to make you think you're getting the deal of the century on that hard-to-find item when they're actually scamming you. Catch the deets within and at bbb.org.

Elizabeth Shelton, director of the United Way of Southeast Missouri, tells us about the new community transportation survey now available at www.unitedwayofsemo.org. In order to effectively direct resources to help our community's transportation needs, this survey is very important. Take a few minutes to share your input! We also touch on Giving Tuesday, coming up 11/29, and how this year's funds donated to United Way will go to immediate transportation needs in the community. Learn more about it all at unitedwayofsemo.org.

Whitney stops by in this week of open enrollment to share the BBB's tips on avoiding fake enrollment emails, calls and more. Learn more in this podcast and at bbb.org.

BBB Scam Alert: Con artists have your FAFSA details in this convincing student loan forgiveness scam twist. Whitney tells you what to watch for and how to pursue ACTUAL student loan forgiveness through the Fed. Thanks for listening!

The Auction will broadcast live on 11/5 starting at 9am on KZIM KSIM, 960 am. You can also listen online at kzimksim.com or via the app! Great items, primarily benefiting Discovery Playhouse this year. You can see the items and BID ONLINE starting Monday, 10/31, at event.gives/rotary22. Catch the details at capewestrotary.org and support this year's auction!

Don't reply! Don't answer! Whitney lets us know about those pesky fake texts and calls that might appear to be local or from someone you trust. How do you tell the difference, and how should you act? Catch it with Whitney and Darren!

Whitney came through with some tips on a safe and budget-friendly Halloween as we enter this spooky season! Catch more tips at www.bbb.org.