I’m sure that both women got this “gig” clearly as a result of nepotism, but that’s where any “connection” ends as far as mother Martha or dad Charles. Alexis and Jennifer are VERY talented. In fact, they are radio naturals. More entertaining than Howard Stern, Jay Thomas or most anything else that Fox, Sirius or XM offers, it is a great way to spend two hours at the end of your day. I’ve been a fan ever since day #1.
Jennifer is a non-practicing lawyer, married and mother of two. If you listen long enough, it’s becomes clear that she has decided not to grow up. She is going to remain a child, just like Peter Pan. And she would probably be happier being the voice of a character on the Muppets or Simpson’s. And this is what makes her so much fun to listen to. I wish she were my mother, because she is bubbly, fun, creative, vulnerable, quick and smart. She has that NY wit without that horrible Nu-Yorka accent.
The thing is – Jennifer (to the rest of the world) is kind of transparent. As any one would be sitting next to Alexis Stewart. It’s not that Alexis is more talented, or more attractive or a better radio personality. It’s just that the media and the star obsessed public wants to know more about Martha Stewart’s personal business through her daughter. Jennifer, in time, will come out from the Alexis shadow and shine all on her own. But despite that, she very much holds her own as the strong and very opinionated no B.S. co-host (co-star). She unexpectedly and quite frequently comes out with stuff that just might make you drive off the road laughing.
And if you want to learn more about Martha, Alexis is certainly not the best source. Alexis is very much her own person. She is tough, intelligent, rich, easily bored, demanding and anything but the bitch that is the rap that tags her. I think it was Howard Stern that referred to her as “cunty.” And that “handle” she and her fans should consider a compliment. She is a “broad” as Maureen O’Hara and Katherine Hepburn were. You might despise her at first, but in time, you will come to really respect what she is all about. I did. And despite her famous mother, she will succeed at anything she sets her mind to, in the entertainment arena or elsewhere.
So put these two together. This is very much a case of opposites attracting. The show has no guests. Oh, they did have a parrot on the other day and Rude Jude, a wigger DJ on another Sirius channel stops by once in a while, but a guest would only detract from what the show is all about. That being the world according to Jennifer and Alexis. And that encompasses, going to the bathroom, doctors, cleaning, farting, eating, dieting, holiday’s, tampons, pantyhose, relationships, headaches, cancer, baking, cooking, death, pregnancy, sex – lot’s of it, one night stands, dildos, penis’s, vaginas, giving presents, clothes and sooo much more. And of course, Jennifer’s hair, which has a “personality” unto itself. And when Alexis does talk about her mother, it is only that much more interesting than hearing from someone else, because it is true – and usually funny.
To say the show is spontaneous is an understatement. This is radio on the fly, done unscripted with no rules. There is cursing, but it is limited, because, after all, they are on Martha’s channel. There are callers – lot’s of them. Some men, but mostly women who need, like all women, to add their two cents to whatever Jennifer and Alexis are talking about. They do have a “cheesy” contest for a “Whatever” mug (one time you could win Alexis’ old I-Phone) Thursday afternoon in the last hour.
The two women also have a website/joint blog and a TV show aptly named “Whatever Martha” on the Fine Living Network. Jennifer’s blog would make an interesting book someday. Alexis’s blog – with photos of her late night baking - just makes me hungry. I have e-mailed them thoughts and suggestions about their show and have actually received “real” responses back from both ladies. Since their "production “staff” comprises only two people – right now Pauli and Chrissy – there is no hiding behind anyone when it comes to contact with their audience.
Check it out. Whether you a trucker, salesperson or whatever driving around with Sirius/XM, you’ll enjoy their shtick. For more information go here: http://www.whateverradio.com/website/home.php
