Hi, I’m Mark Jennings. I’m host of The Big Drive Home. I’m also the station’s Brand Manager. That just means I’m here before and after my on-air shift and I don’t get the 4 hour workday I originally thought all radio people had. This is the only radio station I’ve ever worked at, over 30 years here which is pretty rare in this business. My country music career started with “Urban Cowboy”. I love country’s heritage acts and today’s amazing new stars. Outside of the radio station I like the gym, my boat and checking out all of our local eateries and establishments. Thanks for listening, I really appreciate it!
Mark Jennings
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There is a wide variety of things to do this weekend. Here are five fun ideas to consider.
Facebook’s Top 10’s For 2014
As we get set to wind 2014 down, here's the end of year list that carries the most weight.
New Music Poll: Garth Brooks or Chris Young?
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Bicentennial American Flag Returned to Manchester
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Big Drive Home Poll: Star Wars or Star Trek?
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5 Fun Holiday Events For This Weekend
We're going into the first weekend in December so if you have any time left after doing your Christmas shopping, there are all kinds of events you can take in over Saturday and Sunday.
What Kids of WOKQ Listeners Want for Christmas
The other day I put up a Facebook post asking WOKQ listeners what the kids were asking for this year and got some varied results. From cheese to event tickets, and toys I've never heard of to a request for dirt, thanks to everyone who posted back
Google’s Santa Tracker is Serious Fun
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Food For Fines at the Portsmouth Public Library
If you owe the Portsmouth Public Library any overdue book fines, here is your chance to pay them up and do a good thing for the local community at the same time.
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Big Drive Home Poll: Is Your Shopping Done Yet?
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Native New England Thanksgiving Recipes
As we get ready to sit down for a Thanksgiving feast, the folks at the New York Times have prepared a list of dishes they claim are representative of the states they're paired with. You even get the recipe too.
Where Is Roy Sullivan Spending Black Friday?
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“Exercise In a Bottle”: Breakthrough, Gimmick or Joke?
Interestingly enough, this is a scientific breakthrough that looks like it could provide a real benefit to people.
New Music Monday: “Lonely Tonight” Blake Shelton & Ashley Monroe
There's brand new music from the star of The Voice, Blake Shelton's latest single is "Lonely Tonight". It features Ashley Monroe, one of the members of The Pistol Annies, which also includes Mrs. Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert.