Be sure to join me, Jumpin’ Zach Flash, for Central New York’s Greatest Hits every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Here are some things you may not know about me. My favorite musician is John Lennon (this explains my round glasses—it's NOT because I am a Harry Potter fan). My favorite John Lennon song has to be “Give Peace a Chance.” My favorite Beatles songs are “Don’t Let Me Down” and “Come Together.” My hobby is photography, and you can see a lot of my work right here on this website—search “Zach’s Weekly Snaps” to check out my photos.
Jumpin' Zach Flash
Zach’s Top 5 Favorite Rolling Stones Songs [MUSIC]
One of the very best bands in rock and roll has to be the Rolling Stones. They have had tons of hits and keep on rockin' to this day. They have brought rock music some pretty amazing songs that seem to be just instant hits. Here at Oldiez 96.1, w
...
Zach’s Top 5 Favorite Fleetwood Mac Songs [MUSIC]
When you talk about leaving a lasting impression on rock music, you can't forget about Fleetwood Mac. Formed in the late '60s, the music of Fleetwood Mac is purely unforgettable. And, the songs with Stevie Nicks on lead vocals are just great, in my opinion, of course. But, as
...
Zach’s Top 5 Favorite Cat Stevens Songs [MUSIC]
Known until 1977 as Cat Stevens, Yusuf Islam has created some of the most peaceful and calming music in the history of rock music. Many know him as Cat Stevens, but in the 1977 he changed his name--Yusuf Islam--after converting to Islam. He was born in England and started his music career in 1966 with "Matthew and Son" being one of his first hits
...
Zach’s Top 5 Favortie Songs About Peace [MUSIC]
'60s and the '70s rock n' roll music was filled with messages of peace and love. And, for me, all these years later, I find those messages of peace and love to still hold up. From Edwin Starr's lyrics in "War"--"War. What is it good for...
Today is National French Fries Day
So, have you ever wondered how French fries get their name? I know I did. So, today, I would like to share a few facts about this delicious style of potato. All facts are from Wikipedia.
-Thomas Jefferson had "potatoes served in the French manner" at a White House dinner in 1802...
Kitten Hitches a Ride on a Turtle [VIDEO]
This is why the Internet was invented...for cute kitten videos, right? I mean, who doesn't like a cute animal video every once in a while? Well, for me, I love cute animal videos all the time. So, today, enjoy a very cute kitten riding on a turtle.
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Dark Night Rises’ with 13-Minute Featurette
If you are super excited for the third, and final, installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman series "The Dark Night Rises", this 13-minute featurette will give you goosebumps. Not only do we go behind the scenes of the movie, we also hear more about the mysterious Batman get explained...
Flashback: How Do You Count to 12? [VIDEO]
If you are a Sesame Street fan, you definitely remember how to count to 12. But, you don't do it the boring, traditional way. There was a song that helped. Back in the day, Sesame Street had a video called "Pinball Number Count." It was a catchy way to remember how to count to 12. And, an interesting fact about the Sesame Street song is that it was performed by the Pointer Sisters. The
Best Flashmob Ever? [VIDEO]
Maybe you have seen them while surfing around on the Internet--flashmobs. It's when a group of people gather together in one place to sing or dance in a somewhat busy place, like a park or a mall. I've seen a bunch of them, but there is something about this one that was amazing. Maybe it was the song, or, maybe it was the reactions, but I think this is the best flashmob video I have ever seen. Che
Clinton Fireworks–Zach’s Weekly Snaps [PHOTOS]
It's a tradition that goes back many, many years--going to watch the fireworks in Clinton on the Fourth of July. Although, traditionally, they don't last that long, the fireworks in Clinton have been some of the best I've seen. And, there is
...
Rock Songs About America [MUSIC]
As we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on this Fourth of July, can you think of any songs about America? As you can imagine, there are a lot of them-- and, here are just a few. Although none of these are patriotic, they are songs that mention America in the title...
Time Lapse 3D Chalk Art–Drawing Super Mario
So, how are your sidewalk chalk drawing skills? The best I can do with sidewalk chalk is draw lines and tic-tac-toe boards. That's it. But, the guy in the video has impressive art skills with chalk. I find it impressive that he is doing all this with chalk, and in 3D nonetheless. The artist's name is Chris Carlson. And, in the end credits of the video, it says 11 hours--I'm assuming that's how lo