The Wake up! Show

Jason has been with up! 99.3 since March of 2011. Although born in Prince Albert, Jason considers Edmonton home. He moved here with his Dad in the early 80’s just in time to witness the greatest dynasty in NHL history. When he’s not watching the Oil, Jason is a proud father. He has 2 boys; a 3 year old named Lucas and a 7 month old named Isaac. Loosely translated Lucas means light and Isaac means laughter. The real brains behind the operation has to be Jason’s wife Kara. The 2 met while Jason was a gas jockey at the Londonderry Shell some 15 years ago. Jason says he’s only slept on the couch twice since then, but judging by his behavior at the office we question those stats.

Kari's no stranger to early mornings. A former pairs figure skater who hung up her skates in exchange for headphones, Kari enjoys working with Jason on the Wake up! Show - except when he secretly records her belting out a little Paula Abdul. Kari's a lover of Edmonton's growing fashion scene, independent restaurants, and our city's many festivals. She loves her baby boxer, Moses and a chihuahua named Cheeka. She's a Jeep girl, snowboards, loves hot yoga and enjoys a vanilla cupcake and glass of wine. And believe it or not, her husband doesn't mind the alarm clock ringing at 3am - Kari's married to Breakfast Television host Ryan Jespersen. Between Ryan and Jason, Kari's got plenty of experience working to get a word in edgewise.