It Takes 2 with Amy & JJ

What you should SEE in theaters, STREAM from the comfort of your own home or SKIP to save the time/money. This week, in honor of Independence Day, we have some suggestions for patriotic streamers and new films hitting the theaters trying to strike while the iron is hot with America's 250th Birthday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stage West is fetch - we'll make that happen! Stage West's man about town is Adam Pankow and he has all the details on Mean Girls at The Lights. Get your tickets ASAP!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fertel is the author of Winging It: Improv’s Power and Peril in the Age of Trump, in which he reveals his thoughts and theories about improv as a superpower with a shadowy, perilous side. Winging It was re-released in 2026 as an audiobook. He is currently finishing work on a follow-up book called The Age of Improv, with plans to release later this year. Fertel says, “Trump is skilled at that same improvisational quality that makes Louis Armstrong’s work transcendent, with an instinctual freedom. Yet, in the wrong hands, it becomes something dangerous.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to stream at home and what to skip altogether! In this episode: Toy Story 5, Cape Fear and Stop That Train. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins Amy and JJ to take listeners lawn and garden questions. As summer is rolling on - questions about transplanting, rose bushes, lawns, creeping Charlie and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we talk a lot about women's health and physical therapy. But, men need it, too! And, in fact, as Brooke says, often see results quickly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning takes listeners pet questions during "The Vet Is In". On this episode - a new tick prevention the vet is trying out this year (spoiler: it's the oral one!), can you bathe a dog too much, skin irritations, incontinence, cats eating grass and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryl Ritchison is the North Dakota State Climatologist and the Director of NDAWN. He joins us to talk weather - and reveals the radar app the professionals are using! (Spoiler: It's "Radar Scope" - and it's only $10) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Redhawk Jesse Hoorelbeke is in studio to talk about his patient experience at the Roger Marisa Cancer Center. And, even through this fight, is still inspiring others! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode: Melissa Christensen - a Physician Assistant at ima Healthcare specializing in treating rheumatic conditions including arthritis, tendinitis, lupus, gout and many others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor Stephen Tobolowsky joins Amy and JJ during his stop to Fargo, ND on June 11, 2026. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best parts of homeownership is the freedom to customize your space. But not allrenovations are created equal. If you’re planning to sell soon, it’s vital to distinguish between apassion project and a profitable investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon talks movies during "See it, Stream it, Skip it" - he breaks down what Disclosure Day might do at the box office and other movies that are universally loved but... he just doesn't get... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins Amy and JJ to take listeners lawn and garden questions. In this episode: apple tree care, when to fertilize new grass, growing grass under pine trees and much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longtime News Director Paul Jurgens announces is his retirement from full-time status during Seat Yourself on It Takes 2. A bittersweet interview... and stay till the end for a little "surprise"...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our new News Director! And, he's in studio to chat and have lunch. Daron Selvig talks about his start in broadcasting, his meet cute with his wife and a consultant's comment about his voice that he has always remembered... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Johnson from Johnson's Auto in Moorhead, MN, joins Amy and JJ to take listeners automotive questions! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon runs through reviews of - Masters of the Universe, Scary Movie 6. And his stream? Well, he runs down "river movies" to keep you entertained all weekend long! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They need your votes! The downtown Fargo Burger Royale is back, Find more info here: https://downtownfargoburgerroyale.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home design has come a long way over the years. Remember those formal living rooms thatlooked beautiful but hardly ever got used? Today’s buyers are looking for homes that make themost of every square foot, with spaces that fit the way people really live.The challenge is that not every home was built with modern lifestyles in mind. So how canhomeowners make their properties more appealing to today's buyers?The experts at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties help clients navigatethose questions every day. Pat Karley and Katie Dewar join us to talk about the features buyersare looking for, the trends shaping today's market, and how sellers can position their homes forsuccess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes listeners lawn and garden question during "Plant Talk". As June starts off and temps warm up, Dave takes questions about ash borer, trimming trees, planting questions and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like there is a new salmonella headline everyday!? But, is it more prevalent? And, what is it? What is the treatment? Oh, and, frogs carry salmonella! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we gear up for summer, Mr. Fix-it, Tim Noteboom, has some home maintenance and home repair advice. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ticks! Well this will make you itch... Jon BC has a deep dive into ticks during It Takes 2!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to skip and what to stream at home. In this episode, he will review: I Love Boosters, Pressure, Dirty Dancing, My Girl and 61. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ronald McDonald House is busy this summer... and they have a few items on their Wishlist this month. First - pancake/ waffle syrup for morning meals and Swiffer wet jet pads to help guests keep their space clean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 2, 2026 - Why are we still talking about snow? Ugh... but, really, what is the latest we have ever seen snow in Fargo? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO News director Paul Jurgens is retiring after 43 years at KFGO Radio. This is his final newscast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. V has brought her holistic approach to Fargo, ND. She talks about her practice and why what she does is different - Find more info here: https://www.holisticdrv.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes questions from listeners about their lawns, gardens, pests, trees and more. Have a random part of your lawn that wont grow? How about lilacs that bloom later in the growing season? Tune in each Thursday during the growing season from 1pm - 2pm for Plant Talk with Dave DecockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh explains why the Dare2StandOut organization is near and dear to him - and how you can get involved! Their tournament is Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Rose Creek Golf Course – Fargo, ND. Visit: http://dare2standout.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins us to talk about weather - when is the last time we had 90 degrees?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon reviews The Mandalorian and Grogu, Passengers and Remarkably Bright Creatures> (Oh, and he finally got Amy to start watching Below Deck - and she's hooked!) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates have been rising over the past few weeks. It has meant that homebuyers and theirlenders have needed to get more creative with financing. The expert Realtors at BerkshireHathaway HomeServices Premier Properties say they are seeing strategies to reduce costs arebeing revived from years past. Pat Karley and Blake Fason explain techniques lenders arebringing back to make buying a home buying more affordable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist and Cass County Extension Agent Don Kinzler fills in for Dave Decock during this "Plant Talk" - and we take listeners questions about their lawns, trees and gardens! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Serenity Network - featured twice a month during It Takes 2 - connects community and care. But, this is a special segment where we get to talk about the upcoming celebration at Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care - and Preschool! June 2nd from 4-7 PM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Balko, a Fargo-based YouTuber and prop builder, creates life-size 3-D printed Star Wars creations. He stops by the studio to talk about this passion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Derine Winning from Valley Vet on Main Avenue in Fargo, ND joins us once a month (the 3rd Tuesday) to take listeners pet questions. In this episode: ticks, illnesses and treatments, why does eat grass and will spaying and neutering cause a dog's personality to change? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IMA Healthcare Physician Assistant Dacia Engberg and Nurse Practitioner Kari Emerson join the show to talk about Fatigue and low energy in women, hormones, perimenopause and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new game! JJ Gordon has found several items on Facebook Marketplace... and now Amy Iler and Eric Johnson have to guess what the item is listed for based only on the description of the item. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

JJ Gordon tells you what to see in the theater, what to stream at home and what to skip altogether! In this episode: Obsession, The Pitt and The Wizard of the Kremlin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, this Foodie Friday has a little bit of everything - a deep dive into the Titanic menu, breakfast food and exploring the idea of savory oatmeal! Foodie Friday is brought to you by Prime Cut Meats on South University Drive in Fargo, ND. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock joins Amy and JJ to take listeners lawn and garden questions. Listen every Thursday (during the growing season) from 1-2pm on KFGO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Somehow we talked ourselves into trying to learn the harmonica. And, here is just a little bit of what happened... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Estate Scams are a serious threat to people whether you’re buying, selling, renting orgetting a mortgage. Nationally real estate scams have led to more than $275 million in losses in2025, marking a 59% increase from scam losses in 2024. And locally, the expert Realtors atBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties report they see scammers daily trying toswindle them and their clients. Realtors, Pat Karley and Dawn Chadwick say making surescammers are stopped has become an important part of their job.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Horticulturalist Dave Decock takes listeners lawn and garden questions during Plant Talk. In this episode: the weather isn't warming up like we would expect, but we are still excited to get out into the yard! Tree concerns, crab grass, planting, garden prep and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nate just graduated from MSUM and has joined the KFGO Newsroom fulltime! We are excited to have him on the team - and even more excited to get to know him a little bit better during Seat Yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KFGO Chief Meteorologist Tom Szymanski joins Amy and JJ to talk weather! You won't be surprised to hear that we are in the windiest part of the year! And, we talk about red flag warnings, severe weather terms and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Johnson from Johnson's Auto in Moorhead, MN joins Amy and JJ to take listeners automotive questions. In this episode: getting our A/C's going for the first time, strange smells, rattling, gas tanks falling off and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Clark from Rosewild is in the studio to talk about fun happenings downtown! Mark your calendar for next Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Patio will be open, new menu will be ready and their new ice cream will debut!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.