Best of the Morning Sickness Podcast: Recent Episodes
Best of the Morning Sickness
As heard from 6-10am on 95.7 THE ROCK in La Crosse, WI WRQT Brian Simpson - Jean Taylor - Scott Robert Shaw
It's Voting day!! Make sure you hit the polls and cast your vote today…and don't forget your sticker!
In the news this morning, more recalls from Taylor Farms, the final beagles from Ridglan Farms are rescued, nobody won the Powerball last night, the officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz is identified, Christopher Lambert collapsed at a fan convention over the weekend, Reggie Bannister of "Phantasm" fame died, Tedde Moore from "A Christmas Story" died as well…and Jackie, the viral bald eagle, has also passed away.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Padres last night, the MLB Field of Dreams game is on Thursday night on Netflix, Eric Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs, DiJonai Carrington responds to criticism over her "White Privilege" post, and the NFL is making a small change to the replay rules.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Roku is launching a fully A.I. channel.
A family's pet goose is credited with saving them from a home fire, a new pygmy hippo is born in Toronto, and a teenager in Alabama helped save an elderly woman's life.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packers training camp & Brewers injuries.
Several videos have gone viral in the last day or so…including a woman chasing her runaway car, a soccer player that disappeared into a hole in the field, and a golfer who got struck by lightning while recording his buddy on the course!
Elsewhere in sports, Larry Fitzgerald is getting his number retired by the Cardinals, the FBI is working with the NCAA to help protect college athletes from sexual exploitation, and Bills fans HATE the new stadium!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple that works together at a McDonald's in Ohio also got married at the same location, a lawsuit claims that people are getting "branded" by the Mercedes logo on the seats in their cars, a dude gets arrested for threatening the Governor of Texas over anime, and kids are now apparently paying a lot of money to have an interior designer for their dorm rooms.
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I feel like I did everything & then some this weekend. And I've got even more to do this afternoon.
Thankfully, it's supposed to stay dry…because I MUST mow the lawn today. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but we were too busy & there was so much rain yesterday that I never got a chance to get to it.
Hopefully you had a great weekend, as well.
In the news this morning, a deadly boat capsize by the State of Liberty, Ben "Cooter" Jones dies, the Powerball jackpot is reaching towards a new record, legendary basketball coach Don Nelson died at age 86, a recall on a popular green powder, and what's on the ballot tomorrow in Wisconsin!
In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Twins this weekend…even as Cooper Pratt & Joey Ortiz are injured, Ty Gibbs won in Iowa yesterday, the NFL pre-season officially starts later this week, Laremy Tunsil is out for an extended period of time, Teddy Bridgewater retires, and Max Scherzer is now 10th on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list!
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an actress from the "Harry Potter" movies talks about how much money she's been making on OnlyFans.
Cool story about a kid with autism who wanted to go trick-or-treating on his birthday, a Wendy's employee who's going to Yale thanks to some help from his bosses at the fast food restaurant, and a kid in Maryland just made a very special cake.
Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Pro Football HOF induction ceremony…some wild times in the WNBA with a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, a rescinded tech on Caitlin Clark, and former NBA players are now declaring for the WNBA draft. Plus, another scandal for FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Have you ever had an unexplained experience?? You're not alone!!!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a plane so he could take a nap, a woman in Wisconsin who got naked & stole an ambulance, a new rule at Cornell University after some students butchered a bear in a shared kitchen space on campus, another #FloridaMan who allegedly abused some kittens as punishment for his daughter, and a mom who researched "how long does meth stay in breast milk".
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Ah….Friday. Busy weekend ahead with some live wrestling tonight, a Rock Stop tomorrow, Irish Fest tomorrow night, and a baby shower on Sunday.
Weather should be cooperative for outdoor activities except for tonight…as there's showers & thunderstorms in the forecast.
In the news this morning, a bunch of flock cameras are getting cut down & stolen across the country, a vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt, Miss North Carolina is stripped of her crown, an update on Perez Hilton, and a QVC host has an all-time slip-up on air!
In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again yesterday to take three out of four from Pittsburgh, the NFL Hall of Fame game was actually pretty exciting last night, a look at next week's preseason schedule, contracts for running backs Jahmyr Gibbs & Jonathan Taylor, Scott Steiner's kid gets suspended by the NFL, and a cool addition to the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Honey Boo-Boo's sister is now on OnlyFans, a GTA 6 teaser is coming to Netflix & YouTube, and women are getting horny for the new "Wicker Man" movie.
Cool story about a shelter cat that was using a makeshift wheelchair but recently got a major upgrade. And a bride was trying to shoo a bee when her ring fell off & got lost…but thanks to a dude with a metal detector, she was reunited with the ring before the reception even got started.
A new "Karen of the Day" is really mad about a kid's birthday cake. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
Elsewhere in sports, new info on the investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the USA Women's Basketball roster is announced, a substitute teacher does a fantastic job in the broadcast booth, and a woman at a Yankees game gets hit by a flying baseball bat and is now suing for a LOT of money.
What's the perfect temp for sleeping??
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mayor in North Carolina who was arrested on drug charges, a guy who works at a gym stole a member's credit card & bought some beer & BBQ with it, a #FloridaMom who was using her 9 year-old daughter to help her steal from Target, and a person who was dressing up as the grim reaper and staring at patients in a hospital gets arrested.
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Spooky this morning with a bunch of fog settling in. Should warm up later and be rather nice. Look for some showers & possible thunderstorms tomorrow night, however.
It's Hypothetical Thursday…where we ask each other hypothetical questions.
Jean went first this morning and her question for Brian was: " "
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get $50,000 in cash for every inch of height you lose…how tall would you be?"
Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we also sang "Happy Birthday" to her as she celebrated her b-day earlier this week.
In the news this morning, an update on the Nolan Wells case, a recall on jalapenos, the latest on Perez Hilton, a non-profit in Wisconsin bails out a bunch of the Madison protestors, and have you seen the Jiu Jitsu nurse???
In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again last night, a new winner at the WSOP, a Mets rookie does the Superhero landing after his first career strikeout, Stefon Diggs is signing with the Commanders, Jalon Walker's season is over, and Aaron Donald is getting closer to making a comeback in the NFL.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today. Plus, the Queens of the Stone Age had a complaint line, Charlie Sheen is launching a podcast, Disney has already sold all the Super Bowl ads, and a new documentary about OJ Simpson's failed "Juiced" show is coming out.
A guy who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas is welcomed home by his friends & neighbors, and a 64 year-old father of five just graduated nursing school after attending alongside his son!
Do you know when the average person reaches PEAK happiness??? It's apparently age 47.
Elsewhere in sports, LIV golf apparently has new funding, Justin Herbert & Madison Beer can't keep their hands off each other at Chargers practice, and the Akron Zips have a unique contest for their season ticket holders.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who tried to kill a teenager because of a lobster diving spot, a doorbell camera that captured a 15 year-old kid in a clown costume who's accused of murder, a poster created by A.I. wins a contest at the Ohio State Fair and people are PISSED, a guy on a rollercoaster gets hit in the face with a shoe, a truck hauling a porta-potty leaks TP all over the highway, and a mom in Texas who left her kids at home to drive to her boyfriends house.
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Holy Hump Day, Batman!
We are loaded this morning as we head towards the weekend.
In the news, the latest on the clean-up of the encampment in Madison, Kelly Osbourne posts & deletes some "cryptic" stuff on social media, a recall on nut butter sold at Walmart, Bryan Kohberger is looking for a new attorney, a Space-X rocket is going to crash into the moon today
In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Bijan Robinson…Zay Flowers…and Darnell Wright all signed contract extensions yesterday, Brock Lesnar announces his retirement on the Pat McAfee show, the NASCAR Clash is moving back to Daytona in 2027, and the NCAAF pre-season rankings are released.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Zac Brown killed on Family Feud last night, and a celebrity version of "The Voice" is coming.
The Autumn Kings played Rock Fest a couple of weeks ago…but it's what happened AFTER that show that's making news right now. And a woman's pet chihuahua might have been the reason she was able to find out she had breast cancer!
On Hump Days, we play "One Gotta Go" Wednesday…and it's a choice between four popular social media sites. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. or Snapchat.
Which one are you getting rid of forever????
Elsewhere in sports, the NHL is getting rid of the amateur EBUG next season, Cleveland's WNBA team gets a name, a parrot attacks a soccer team, a longtime Boston College radio team gets fired by the new head coach, and a scandal at the Tour de France Femmes!
County Fairs have a long history of amazing food, local & national music acts, various forms of entertainment….and plenty of other weird traditions. Here's a list of some of the more interesting things that happen at county fairs across America.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dad who pretended to be his 11 year-old daughter on TikTok so he could attempt to kill her alleged rapist, a #Florida restaurant that launches a nude dining experience, a couple in Taiwan that were busted having sex in an IKEA, and a Canadian woman who got pulled over and had TWELVE fake IDs.
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Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow with high temps in the mid-to-upper 70's.
Gonna get some more pavers laid for the firepit!
On the show today, we talked about the things we hate when we go grocery shopping, and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packer training camp and the Brewers moves at the MLB trade deadline.
In the news this morning, the bodies of two missing kayakers from Chicago are found, the Mayor of Madison demands that the encampment comes down, a Wisconsin man took his helicopter to the sporting goods store to avoid traffic, Christina Applegate gets out of the hospital, Aaron Rodgers goes after Anthony Fauci, and there have now been a couple of deaths from the diarrhea lettuce.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Pirates last night, the Miz hated the mound in Los Angeles, the NFL Hall of Fame game is on Thursday and the HOF induction happens this weekend, and Notre Dame & USC are renewing their rivalry.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. "Spider Man: Brand New Day" officially broke the opening weekend box office record, but one theater had to be evacuated after somebody let out a hellacious fart. Ozzfest might be returning in 2027…Zac Brown gives away cruise tickets to an entire crowd at Fenway Park…and Lollapalooza included a bag filled with pee getting carried around like a crowd-surfer.
A doctor in Brazil is helping kids that are going in for surgery so it's not so intimidating…and a dog from Pennsylvania is found in Wisconsin!
Elsewhere in sports, the head coach for the US men's National Team is sticking around for awhile, UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has passed away, the injuries at 49er's training camp continue to pile up, and the Triple Crown might not be a "thing" anymore.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new mom who found a bunch of old clothes in a box of diapers, a #FloridaMan who killed his own kid with a leaf blower, a chainsaw-carrying centaur robot, a daycare worker who's accused of dragging a kid across the floor, and a guy in Minnesota who was trying to stop kids from riding their bikes through his yard.
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Welcome back!!!
Jean returns from her family vacation to Boston and tells us all about her trip.
Plus, Brian recaps his weekend…including the Megadeth show on Friday!
In the news this morning, the latest on that deadly shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho over the weekend, a recall on certain Ford vehicles, a possible class-action lawsuit for anyone who got sick from the diarrhea lettuce, two of the ransom notes for Nancy Guthrie are released, Linda Blair's home is searched by animal control officers, Vincent Pastore died over the weekend, and a #FloridaWoman gets kicked off a plane for preaching about Jesus.
In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Angels this weekend, the Packers welcome Tucker Kraft back to the practice field at training camp, Zach Tom is changing his name, the Packers also introduced a new sensory activation vehicle at Lambeau, Kelsey Plum gets traded, and Ricky Pearsall's season is over.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Jonah Hill's been training in jiu jitsu and is looking to kick some ass…and speaking of kicking ass, "Spider Man: Brand New Day" kicked ALL the ass at the box office this weekend. Plus, Charlie Hunnam reveals what he did to get his mind right after playing Ed Gein in that series on Netflix.
Cool story about a bunch of book lovers who helped a local library move to it's new location by forming a human chain. And a man who lost a bunch of tools after his truck got struck by lightning got a kind gesture from his son.
The MN, WI, and IA state fairs are coming up and they are the top three for fair food according to Yelp.
Elsewhere in sports, the FIFA sell-off is not happening after all, Tony Romo is getting replaced by JJ Watt on CBS, Harrison Bader FA & FO'd, and Cam Skattebo is going to do less blackflips.
We talked about average summer spending and how much time parents spend carting their kids around.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Pennsylvania who was stealing thousands of dollars worth of Little Debbie snacks, rotting fish sauce in Canada, a hospital that hired a metal band to perform for a sick patient, & a guy who tried to smuggle a bunch of drugs under his toupee.
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It's Friday. It's Megadeth day. Let's f'ing GOOOOOOOO!!!!
Yes, Megadeth & Obituary are at the La Crosse Center tonight and you can still get tickets at the door. Gates open at 5pm and music should start around 7pm. Don't miss Megadeth before they retire from touring FOREVER!!!
On this show this morning, we played a bunch of Megadeth tunes to get pumped for the show tonight…and we gazed into the future at some things to look forward to in the month of August. Including movies, TV shows, sporting events, & holidays.
Doc joined me just after 8am for this week's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
In the news this morning, a recall on rechargeable hand warmers, Mandela Barnes drops out of the WI Governor's race, a man gets 15 years in prison for supplying his son the gun used to kill two students & two teachers, the Army has been testing a new weapon with a badass name,
In sports, the Brewers are in LA to take on the Angels tonight, more info on the Tony Romo DUI arrest, Deebo Samuel gets a contract extension, Lebron is going to be filming his entire season with the 76ers for an upcoming documentary, and UEFA is going to boycott all FIFA competitions.
Let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, Greg Brady joins the Smashing Pumpkins on-stage for a Brady Bunch classic. And a "Clueless" sequel is in the works with Alicia Silverstone on-board.
Fantastic story about a postal worker who helped save a baby's life thanks to her years of medical training, and a young Leukemia patient is going viral for her unique decorations while in the hospital.
Elsewhere in sports, Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese won't face any discipline from the WNBA over a friend wager made on video, one of the co-owners of the Seattle Storm gets in trouble with the league, the PGA is going to air an announcer-free stream of it's upcoming tournament, and a TOPPS Shohei Ohtani card just sold for a LOT of money.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a three year-old kid who snuck out of his house & walked a half mile to grandma's, a naked man hiding in the ceiling of a plasma donation center, a kid who got suspended from school because he bit his sandwich into the shape of a gun, a #FloridaMan who admits it's him on video committing a crime, Aldi was trying to sell four ice cubes for $5, and a woman gets mad about her drive-thru wait at a KFC.
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In case you missed it, the Megadeth show at the Southside Oktoberfest grounds tomorrow night is moving down the street a bit & is now happening inside the La Crosse Center.
Find all the info here.
Obviously, the threat of rain with some possible lightning and heavy winds can seriously affect any outdoor event, so moving the show to the Center makes a ton of sense.
Also in the news this morning, a nationwide recall on eyedrops, accusations by multiple women against Jared Leto, the Mayor of St. Paul is being investigated, Dr. Fauci pleads the fifth, Afroman is suing, and a ban on Roomba vacuums.
In sports, the Brewers got shellacked by the Giants last night, an update on yesterday's training camp injuries, the latest on Mia Bieniemy, and Ahman Green announces that he's got Parkinson's.
Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight, and discussed Ben Affleck's big win on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" last night. If you're looking for something cool to do this coming Halloween, you might want to go to Universal Studios.
Three women in a car flew off an overpass and ended up landing upside-down & trapped in the vehicle until a bunch of strangers came to their rescue. And a young lifeguard is a hero after saving a young boy from drowning.
It's Hypothetical Thursday and with Jean in Boston, I asked you the question this morning: "If the Purge was real, would you participate or lock down with your family/friends/neighbors?"
Office Cora also joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend…and her hypothetical question for me was: " "
Elsewhere in sports, Macklin Celebrini signs a massive contract, Plaxico Burress compares his time in prison to playing with the Jets, and a professional golfer ends up in the wrong country after looking for some Korean BBQ.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who Googled "Does God Forgive Murderers" before actually killing someone, Fireball's new sneakers, the robot that was supposed to help teachers at a school in NY isn't happening afterall, a man accuses his partner of cheating on him with a very specific sex toy
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Got a text from Jean yesterday saying that they're loving their time in Boston. I can't wait to hear all about her trip when she gets back next week.
In the news this morning, the Minocqua Brewing Company has it's license revoked, a nationwide recall on Thyroid medication, a Costco settlement could mean money in your pocket, a tragic murder/suicide in Michigan, Myspace is apparently attempting to make a comeback, and Oscar Mayer is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Wienermobile with a special "wiener cake".
In sports, the Brewers beat the Giants last night and go for the series sweep later today, the Tony Romo arrest video has been released, Kyle Shanahan takes full responsibility for the accident he was recently involved in, Micah Parsons is starting the season on the PUP list for the Packers, and Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor later this season.
Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a possible "Home Alone" sequel starring Macaulay Culkin might be in the works, David Lee Roth & Alex Van Halen are reuniting in Fargo for a TED talk, and the kids from "The Sandlot" are going to be in a new series called "Dugout Dads".
Great story about a guy who beat cancer and decided to celebrate by canoeing the Missouri river with his dog, a kid in Florida is getting recognized for reading to shelter animals, and a message in a bottle is found 53 years later and returned to the family of it's original sender.
It's Hump Day, so that means "One Gotta Go Wednesday"…and today's edition was food related - Burgers. Tacos. Pizza. Or fried chicken?
Elsewhere in sports, the Browns re-up Denzel Ward and make him the highest paid defensive back in NFL history, Ohio State and Notre Dame make record deals for sponsorship patches on their respective uniforms, Bills fans AND some of their players absolutely hate their new "Nickel City" uniforms, and a minor league baseball player gets trucked by a mascot in a Santa suit.
I personally don't think that mini-vans were ever cool…but apparently the younger generation is trying to make mini-vans a "thing".
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a daycare worker that locked a kid in the closet so she could go to the liquor store, a bunch of rabid beavers in NY & NJ keep attacking people, a #FloridaMan who got busted for drugs while on the phone with his "bae", & a self-service kiosk at Popeye's restaurants is asking people to tip the kitchen staff.
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Like an idiot, I decided to work on my backyard firepit yesterday in the extreme heat.
We got six of the nine circles done before calling it quits after about two hours. It was absolutely brutal…and I will never make that mistake again.
Needless to say, I'm dragging ass today.
Thankfully, we had a MAJOR concert announcement this morning, which helped perk me up a bit.
In case you missed it, Godsmack & Dorothy are coming to the La Crosse Center on Friday, October 16th!!! Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10am.
In the news this morning, a recall on Bacon, the CEO of Cracker Barrel is stepping down after the company's disastrous attempt at rebranding, Bryan Kohberger is attempting to change his plea, Carly Simon announces that she's got Parkinson's disease
In sports, the Brewers started their west coast road trip with a loss to the Giants last night, Eric Bieniemy's wife was shot by the couple's son, Jamal Adams is signing with the Vikings, Michael Lombardi is on paid administration leave from UNC, Conor McGregor is looking to fight Max Holloway again in 2027, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of corruption.
Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, as the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 gets nearer, John Stewart & Pete Davidson announce a new comedy special to raise money for 9/11 charities.
Great story from New Jersey about a cop who helped deliver a baby in a parking lot, and a dog that's been missing for five years gets reunited with it's owner.
Apparently, some people are eating more iceberg lettuce & trying to get the explosive diarrhea so they'll lose weight.
Elsewhere in sports, Ryan Lasko is starting to get feeling in his legs, a squirrel gets on the field and the grounds crew has a hell of a time trying to corral it, and a soccer team wins a title after 75 years of trying!
In a new round of "Who'd You Rather"...$50k in cash immediately, or a coin-flip for a shot at $1 million?
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined me just after 8am to talk about Packers training camp.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of kids at a YMCA Summer camp that ate mushroom-laced edibles, a #FloridaMan who was depositing his co-workers' paychecks into his account, a woman in Iowa who got busted for DUI on a lawnmower, and a cop in Nashville who was banging another cop in a school.
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This heat is the WORST!
I guess you could say it's going to cool off tomorrow with a high of just 87°, but I'm done with Summer. Let's get those crispy nights & chilly mornings going already.
Jean's on vacation this week in Boston with her family, but I've got plenty of stuff to do this week with a big show on Friday at the Oktoberfest grounds…and a major concert announcement tomorrow morning.
Speaking of this Friday's Megadeth & Obituary show at the Festgrounds, we talked to the legendary Dave Mustaine on Friday and ran that interview this morning.
In the news today, a deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle, a recall on a fabric dresser sold at Walmart, a deadly attack on a Pride celebration in Berlin, the latest on the shooting in Madison last week, and an update on the bio-hacker dude.
The Brew Crew got a stellar start from the Miz yesterday and crushed the Rockies, Todd Gilliland may have won the $1 million in-season NASCAR tournament…but Corey Heim won the race yesterday, Tony Romo got popped for DUI over the weekend, and Lebron is heading to Philly to join the 76ers.
Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight…and recapped some of the highlights from this past weekend's Comic-Con in San Diego.
Punch the Monkey just celebrated his first birthday and appears to be doing much better…and a dog that went missing over the 4th of July has been found & returned to his owners.
A recent survey asked Americans if "flirting" with an A.I. program counts as cheating on your significant other…and about 1/4 of people think it does.
Elsewhere in sports, the baseball HOF got some new inductees this weekend, Jacoby Brissett gets a nice contract extension, the 49ers head coach was involved in a pretty serious accident recently, John Tortarella is looking to coach again, and the NFLPA is investigating the Panthers after a player got seriously injured on the very first day of training camp!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a neighbor's house and made himself a margarita, a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her friend with a pair of scissors, a guy who got stuck inside of a gas station sign for several hours, a couple of guys who parachuted off the space needle in Seattle, and a woman on a Carnival cruise ship that was scratching her feet with a fork.
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Here comes the heat again. Not bad today with a high around 80°…but reaching the upper 80's tomorrow and into the 90's by Sunday & Monday.
Uffdah.
Today is Jean's last day on the show for awhile as she & the family are headed to Boston & Cape Cod for a summer vacation.
Speaking of Summer…a bunch of people like to into Halloween-mode the day after the 4th of July. And if you're one of them, we talked about some horror movies that are set during the Summer months that you might want to watch.
In the news this morning, Powerball is now available in the US and the UK, a recall on toaster ovens, a bear got stuck on a utility pole, Vance Boelter is sentenced, a verdict in the Shiloh Hendrix case, and the latest on the deadly officer-involved shooting in Madison.
In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series with the Rockies tonight, the Dodgers visited the White House yesterday to celebrate their World Series win last season, Fernando Mendoza signs his rookie contract with the Raiders, the Ravens already released Diego Pavia, and Patrick Kane is coming back to Chicago!
We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music you may want to pick up. Also talked about a new series being produced by Peyton Manning called "NASCAR: Americana"
Earlier this week, we had a story about USPS worker in #Florida who was picking up random animals while delivering mail and bringing them back to her house…and now a bunch of those animals are being reunited with their rightful owners. Also, a teenager with some serious lasso skills just recently saved a person who was drowning in the Yellowstone River. And speaking of helping people…who better than Spider Man to come to someone's rescue???
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who really doesn't like people using his driveway to turn around in.
Elsewhere in sports, the Cubs aren't seeking any punishment for the fan involved in that viral slapping incident last weekend, the Norweigan Football Federation is lodging a formal complaint with FIFA in regards to President Trump's World Cup involvement, and a fan who jumped into a fountain in Kansas City to grab a home run ball gets an assist from the player who hit the dinger.
Doc joined us just after 8am for today's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Sinclair gas station dinosaur that was recently stolen & moved to a more scenic location, a #FloridaMan who received over a kilo of cocaine in the mail, a woman in Tennessee who got arrested after she exposed herself during a traffic stop, a fight between a swimmer & a kite surfer that almost turned deadly, a search of a funeral home found a bucket filled with organs, a dead body was discovered in a donation box, and a former doctor in Washington state who hired a hitman to get his ex-wife addicted to heroin.
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Holy crap are we loaded with stuff this morning!
In the news, a recall on a popular fruit puree, the results of an independent autopsy on Nolan Wells, a deadly shooting in Madison, a garbage truck in Milwaukee explodes, William Shatner and his daughter reveal their recent battles with cancer, the wreckage of a Pan Am plane is located 74 years after it crashed, and wild video of a leopard attacking a shop owner in India!
In sports, the Brewers beat the Mets last night for another series win, the Red Sox finally lost after winning 15 in a row, the Packers start training camp next week, Caitlin Clark gets another tech & is one away from a one-game suspension, the cover athletes for NBA2K are announced, and the Angels fired a scout for illegally taping other teams.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Elon Musk is apparently making his own version of "The Odyssey" that will allegedly be more historically accurate than the Christopher Nolan version that's currently in theaters. Conan O'Brien explains what happened to his hair after recent pics of him went viral, a sequel to "Days of Thunder" is in the works, and the Ghostface from the "Scary Movie" franchise launches an OnlyFans account.
Great story about a teen driver who trusted his gut & checked on a car in a ditch…which led to him possibly saving a woman's life!
As we always do on Thursday mornings, we asked each other Hypothetical questions…and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only listen to music with one form of media for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tapes/Records/CDs/MP3s"
While Jean's question for Brian was: " "
Elsewhere in sports, Sophie Cunningham clarifies her statements on trans athletes, Charlie Woods gets interrupted in his backswing, the latest on the Cubs fan who slapped another fan when they refused to stand for the National anthem, an American cyclist gets brake-checked by a car before a stage at the Tour de France, and an update on the Puka Nacua bite allegations.
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715 and to recap her time at Rock Fest last weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a family in Alaska that were cleaning out a dead relatives house & found human remains in a freezer, an alligator that was blocking a family's front door, a roller coaster in Ecuador that tossed a passenger, a guy who got arrested for stealing a bunch of vodka & Bacon, a Great White shark that was swimming extremely close to some kids in the ocean, and a bear that hilarious got trapped in an SUV and wouldn't stop honking the horn.
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It's Hump Day and the weather is going to be absolutely delightful!
Sunny & 74° today with the heat returning this weekend. So get out & enjoy it!
In the news this morning, a recall on garlic powder sold nationwide, actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car crash in Maryland, a woman in Oklahoma is found guilty of failing to protect her daughter, more idiots in Yellowstone, and a cargo plane had a very rough landing in Cincinnati.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Mets last night, the Dolphins sign an extension with Jordyn Brooks, the Miami Heat "accidentally" posted a link to a Lebron James introductory press conference, the World Cup final between Argentina & Spain had a ton of viewers, Giants head coach John Harbaugh reacts to the viral Cam Skattebo video from Fanatics Fest, ESPN announces a bunch of layoffs, and Aaron Rodgers is apparently trying to rebuild his relationship with his family.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And apparently, people are refusing to leave their seats at concerts to use the restrooms.
Great story about a very large senior dog that got too tired on a walk with it's owner and had to be rescued by some firefighters. And a young girl diagnosed with a rare disease got a bone marrow donation from her very brave sister.
It's One Gotta Go Wednesday, and today's choices were popular Summer activities - A day at the pool/beach. A day on the river/lake. A fire pit in the backyard. Or some time at a cabin up north.
Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA isn't allowing any of it's partners to profit off the viral Sophie Cunningham "pointing" video/meme, another possible location for a new stadium for Da Bears, an update on the guy who smacked another fan in the back of the head at a recent Cubs/Twins game, and Jordan Kuroda-Grauer suffers an extremely unfortunate injury.
A couple of recent Reddit threads asked people to list guy & girl "flexes" that makes someone instantly attractive. We checked in to see if we're on the attractive side of things.
The MN State Fair is coming up next month and the new foods & drinks are starting to get released, so we took a look at what you can expect if you're going to the Sweat Together.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a refrigerator for human beings, a woman who sold a guy's tarantula collection while he was in jail, a #FloridaWoman who was arrested after locking her dogs in a storage locker, another #FloridaWoman who was apparently collecting stray cats while delivering mail & hoarding them in deplorable conditions, and a dude dressed as a mime got busted for being creepy & weird.
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We're getting the gang back together!
After a week at Rock Fest, Brian came back to an empty studio because Jean went to see AC/DC on Sunday.
But this morning, we're both back in the studio and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us on the phone just after 8am.
In the news this morning, the latest on the lettuce recall, people are in love with Jimothy the raccoon, an epic meltdown in #Florida, the White House teleprompter guy was apparently betting on Trump's speeches, and Jean recapped her trip to Madison to see AC/DC.
In sports, the Brewers kept the train rollin' with a win over the Mets last night, the Packers signed an extension with Devonte Wyatt, the Michigan AD is stepping down, the latest on the death of Hannah Rapp, and the financial situation with LIV golf is getting worse.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and we discussed the new "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer that dropped yesterday. Plus, Kelly Clarkson apparently thought she caught the explosive diarrhea…and Jerry Seinfeld was getting paid a ridiculous amount of money while filming "Seinfeld".
Cool story about a 73 year-old guy who spends his time volunteering as a NICU baby cuddler, and a woman who bought a "soulmate drawing" off Etsy is now engaged to a guy that looks exactly like the drawing.
Are you packing your cooler properly?
Elsewhere in sports, FIFA is investigating the scrum after the World Cup championship game between Argentina and Spain, the WTA is going to start testing for gender, Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile record, Bryson Dechambeau tried to call President Trump to help him with a penalty at the Open Championship, and people are arguing online about the viral video of a fan getting slapped by another fan after not standing for the National Anthem.
We also had to talk about what's going on with Tom Brady.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was naked & "surfing" on top of a moving train, a #Florida police chief who resigned after he was accused of having sex with the wife of a guy he was investigating, a #FloridaWoman who was three times over the legal limit when she crashed into a construction site, and diarrhea on a splash pad!
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I love Rock Fest. I miss being there. I had such a great time.
But man, am I glad to be home and poop in my own toilet, shower in my own shower, and sleep in my own bed.
Jean's out this morning as she went to AC/DC last night in Madison.
So, I ran a couple of the interviews we recorded while in the radio booth at Rock Fest including my conversations with the Autumn Kings, Kami Kehoe, and Story of the Year!
In the news this morning, the explosive diarrhea has been traced back to some lettuce, the WI DNR extends their air quality advisory until noon today, David Crowley is back in the race for Governor of WI after getting an endorsement from Tony Evers, a man drowned in the Chippewa River after fleeing from police, and a start-up company is taking orders on survival pods!
In sports, the Brewers restart the regular season with a sweep of the Marlins, Spain beats Argentina to claim the World Cup title and they got PAID by FIFA…which might be why they're trying to sell all that grass from the field in New Jersey(which isn't going over too well in the Garden State).
Let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and talked about the most-watched series on Netflix from the last four years. Plus, is Darius Rucker calling it a career?
Today happens to be the anniversary of the release of the original "Neverending Story" movie…which lines up nicely with this story about a pony that almost suffered the same fate at Artax, but was rescued by a fire department in PA. And speaking of nice saves, check out this guy who used his own vehicle to stop a runaway vehicle in Washington.
Elsewhere in the world of sports, Joey Logano gets his first win of the NASCAR season, Connor Bedard gets a contract extension, Cam Skattebo scares Giants fans by trying to do a flip at FanFest, Saquon Barkley's house gets robbed, Conor McGregor talks about the injuries he sustained during his last fight, and apparently…Madison Square Garden keeps a list of artists that may be difficult to deal with.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Texas who just got his 12th OWI, a #FloridaMan who tried switching seats with his passenger after getting pulled over, a guy who fell into the tank of a porta potty and had to be cut out by a fire department, a woman who got busted with drugs hidden all over & in her body, a woman who was driving around naked with a bunch of drugs & guns in her car.
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Last day in the studio for me as I'll be heading home after the show…jamming the truck full of suitcases and coolers…and heading to Rock Fest!!!
Hope to see many of you in Cadott this weekend.
In the news this morning, a nationwide recall on grills sold at Walmart, Olive Garden's $100 pasta pass is back, the Louisiana Pastor gets ordered to stay away from his neighbor, the grandpa that got yeeted by the bison in Yellowstone is identified, the F.B.I. is offering a $15k reward for info on the dead baby found at the Electric Forest music festival, and the victims in the deadly Lake Pepin crash are identified.
In sports, a recap of last night's Home Run Derby and a look at tonight's All-Star Game. The World Cup continues this afternoon, the Packers sign a contract extension with Isaiah McDuffie, and Conor McGregor is going to get surgery on his injured knee and eventually return to the octagon.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, they're rebooting "A Nightmare on Elm St." again.
Incredible story of an off-duty firefighter in Texas who recently saved a bunch of kids from drowning after a boat capsized. And a guy from Indiana just recently completed a 14-year challenge by walking the equivalent of the Earth's circumference.
As Brian gets ready to travel to Cadott for Rock Fest later today, Jean will be getting ready for her family trip to Boston & Cape Cod later this month…but she might want to rethink her decision to drive from the city to the Cape as Boston has the WORST drivers in the country.
Elsewhere in sports, Adam Schefter signs a contract extension with ESPN, and Bryce Harper fights back against a Fanduel cameo video he recorded.
July is "National Grilling Month", so we looked at some stats & info on using the grill. Plus, Brian might want to start eating spicy food.
Tuesdays are the day we chat with Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man in Portland who tried to abduct a kid, a DoorDash delivery driver who got hit by a car during a police chase, a rabid beaver in NY that's been attacking swimmers, and a #FloridaMan who pepper sprayed a family at a pet store.
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Today…then tomorrow…then ROCK FEST!!!!!
Gotta mow the lawn, pack the truck, finish up a few odds & ends and then we're off to Cadott for a weekend of loud music, good times, and great friends.
Hope to see some of you there.
On the show this morning, a list of the best & worst states to live in according to CNBC. Where did Wisconsin rank???
Plus, a recent survey found that 25% of Americans believe they can do….THIS.
In the news this morning, Sam Neill passed away at the age of 78, Senator Lindsey Graham died over the weekend, a Wisconsin couple are suing Target after their child died from swallowing a water bead, a wild video from Yellowstone of an angry bison chasing down an older man and eventually launching him high into the air, plus…the latest on the explosive diarrhea outbreak.
In sports, the Brewers finished up the first half of the regular season with a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Pirates, a look at this week's MLB All-Star activities, Ryan Blaney won in Atlanta late last night, the World Cup results from this weekend's quarterfinals, a possible expansion of the next World Cup games, and a rundown of the big moments from UFC 329.
We told you what's on TV & streaming today/tonight.
A very cool story about a couple that recently celebrated their 80th anniversary. And check out this woman who's getting a ton of support from her community after starting a front porch bakery. Also, a Florida teen is receiving high praise for her hurricane preparedness program.
Elsewhere in sports, FIFA is going to be selling the grass from the World Cup final match, and CJ Nitkowski went viral with some of his comments recently.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a passenger on a plane that almost got sucked out of a busted window, a man in Spain who got gored by a bull, a party bus that crashed into a house because the driver was drunk, a #FloridaMan who dumped a bag filled with pee…poop…and hot sauce? on his ex-gf after they broke up, and a new service in Russia that allows you to rent a grilling buddy for a day.
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Friday is finally here and Jean is out today. But Doc joined me on the show to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire!
Also on the show, a list of deals for "National French Fry Day"!!! Take advantage of some savings.
In the news this morning, a recall on eyedrops, some underage kids in MN got busted with a bunch of Busch Light Apple, the White House launches "Freedom Fuel" stations in Pennsylvania & NJ, a family in Wisconsin is being ordered to remove their giant skeleton from their yard, and a police officer in NJ has been charged after he left two K-9s in his vehicle for seven hours without proper ventilation, resulting in their deaths.
In sports, the Brewers doubled up the Cardinals yesterday to take 4 out of 5 from St. Louis, France beat Morocco yesterday to move to the World Cup semifinals, eight men are indicted for the plot to kill a bunch of people at UFC Freedom 250, another UFC event is happening this weekend, Leo Carlsson becomes the highest paid player in the NHL, the details on Christian Pulisic's injury, and Coco Gauff is out at Wimbledon.
Talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a new documentary is coming out about a filmmaker that learns her grandfather is Charles Manson.
A group in Montana called the "Bar Fairies" are rewarding people for not driving home drunk after a night at the bar, and the world's oldest water skier just got crowned!
Elsewhere in sports, Norway decided to switch hotels so their players could get a good night's sleep, people are mad about the names that have been etched on Lord Stanley's Cup, and a Spurs announcer gets fired for allegedly having an affair with the sister of one of the players on the team.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Indiana who cut off his own genitals and set them on fire, a woman in Japan who sewed her roommate's lips shut, a woman who keeps stealing plants from outside an antique mall, a humanoid robot employed by a sheriff's department in North Carolina, and a #FloridaWoman who refused to stop huffing nitrous in the back of a ride share.
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Welcome to Thursday! Not bad today…but really hot temps coming this weekend with highs in the 90's.
We kicked things off with the Thursday song and we also talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
In the news this morning, Joe Gow's trial has been moved to September, former Judge Hannah Dugan avoids jail time, a recall on Honda Odysseys, an earthquake in Wisconsin, a warning about Needoh, David Crowley exits the Wisconsin governor's race, and a judge orders President Trump to pay $5 million to E. Jean Caroll.
In sports, the Brew Crew last to the Cardinals last night and Brandon Woodruff's shoulder is apparently worse than we originally thought. The World Cup quarterfinals get started later today, Justin Verlander announces his retirement at the end of the season, Justin Bieber gets added to the halftime show of the World Cup finale, and Blackhawks' star Connor Bedard is going to miss the beginning of the NHL season.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And Jeopardy is apparently hiring!
It's Hypothetical Thursday, and Brian's question for Jean was: "You're traveling back in time to medieval times and you can bring one item with you. What is it?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "What is the most iconic movie quote of all time?"
Elsewhere in sports, a look at the diet of Erling Haaland, Republicans are worried about Caitlin Clark, and a betting scandal at the Nathan's Hot Dog eating contest???
Cool story about a couple that recently saved a bunch of people from drowning. And a dog that was literally thrown in the trash is now living it's best life!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a student pilot who had to land a plane after the pilot literally jumped out of the plane, a #FloridaMan who set his ex-gf on fire after she broke up with him, and an EMT in Maryland who skeeted in a bunch of ice machines.
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Hump Day!
Should be nice for most of the day with rain moving in after 3pm. Warming up into the low-90's this weekend.
In the news this morning, that biohacker guy reveals that he's got an incurable disease, a high-rise building in NYC is evacuated after support beams buckled yesterday, a daycare worker is being sued after tossing a kid in the air and failing to properly catch the kid, some people might be getting Covid tax refunds, an outbreak of explosive diarrhea is sweeping the nation, and a bigfoot hunter claims he has DNA evidence of a squatch!
In sports, the Brewers took both games from the Cardinals yesterday and got some help from their rookie prospect who got called up to the BIGS, a recap of yesterday's World Cup games and a look at the quarterfinals that begin tomorrow, the brain of deceased NFL player Marshawn Kneeland tested positive for CTE, and former NFL player Marcellus Wiley gets arrested.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today. Plus, Wayne Manor is for sale if you've got a few million bucks laying around. And for a bit less money, you can buy some trash that was collected outside of Travis & Taylor's wedding in NYC last week…or maybe a bag of air from inside the venue.
A brave family dog saves a kid from a bear attack by chasing off the animal…Kelsey Pfendler just made history as the first woman to solo row from California to Hawaii…and a woman suffering from Alzheimer's is rescued from a fire by her neighbors.
On hump day we like to play "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and this week the choices were streaming services - Netflix…Disney+…or Amazon Prime???
Elsewhere in sports, Jalen Brunson helped the Knicks win the NBA Championship with an injured wrist that required surgery, the IOC is going to allow Russians to compete in the Olympics in Los Angeles, the Packers' Jayden Reed recently got engaged, and the Tartan Army may have left America…but they recently made a massive donation to a charity in Massachusetts to help kids in the Bay State.
With it getting so hot all over the place and no signs of relief anytime soon…it's a great time to remind people of some Summer safety tips for your pups. And with today being "National Video Game Day", we looked at a list of the greatest video games of all time.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear that busted into an occupied hotel room in Tibet, a robot vacuum that exploded and critically injured a man in Australia, a Little League president that's being accused of embezzling a ton of money from the league, and a killer elephant in Nepal that's killed a bunch of people.
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Another decent day today…unless you count the mayfly hatch last night. They're EVERYWHERE this morning.
More rain tomorrow night & on Thursday.
In the news this morning, a recall on shampoo, a massive roof collapse at a BJ's in New Jersey, Pringles is doing a hot-dog bun drop tomorrow & next Wednesday, a mom apparently ate her own child, and a silo collapse in southern WI injured several people last weekend.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals last night, Team USA is done at the World Cup after getting destroyed by Belgium, Neymar retires after losing to Norway over the weekend, Giannis officially signed with Miami yesterday and decided to change his number from 34 to 7…and he also posted an official "goodbye" to the city of Milwaukee.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, a new study found that young kids learn language biases by watching cartoon villians.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brew Crew as they get ready for the All-Star break, his recap of the US in the World Cup and how his 4th of July went.
An 11 year-old boy is being called a hero after helping to save a drowning man, and a new stem cell treatment could help the blind to see!
We talked about "snow rooms" yesterday, and if that's out of your price range, you might want to look into some air conditioned clothing instead.
As Jean prepares for her big trip to the East Coast later this month, we took a look at a list of things you should do 24 hours before you leave for vacation.
Did you use to mock "old people habits"?? Which habits are you now changing your mind about?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Mexican mayor who's accused of staging her own kidnapping to cover up her embezzlement scheme, a Waymo car that drove over some fireworks, a woman in Maryland who pulled a gun in the Taco Bell drive-thru, and a guy in Scotland who used two seagulls as weapons.
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I'm actually glad to be back at work. Don't get me wrong…I thoroughly enjoy a long holiday weekend with friends, drinks, food, & fireworks. But I also really enjoy my routines.
So, being back in the building and getting things done is a wonderful return to reality.
We recapped our respective 4th of July weekends and we talked about some of the other stuff that went down over the last three days, including:
- the Brooklyn bridge catching fire
- a skydiver who crash-landed but survive
- a plane that got hit by a firework
- a kind of ridiculous stat about America's 250th
Elsewhere in the news this morning, a recall on a popular dog food & a recall on wire grill brushes, a deadly boating accident on Lake Geneva,
In sports, the Brewers had a nice weekend against the D-Backs including a 3-2 win yesterday, Brandon Woodruff is back on the IL, the Miz is going to the All-Star game but likely won't be pitching, Team USA takes on Belgium tonight in the World Cup round of 16…and Folarin Balogun will be on the pitch after President Trump called in a favor to FIFA. Which the Belgium coach isn't very happy about.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped a movie that he & his wife watched this weekend called "Saccharine". Plus, some tidbits about the big celebrity wedding that went down in NYC on Friday.
A glimmer of hope in Venezuela after the deadly earthquake last week as a dog was rescued from the rubble eight days later. And check out this new app that can apparently help to predict when someone is going to suffer an asthma attack.
Today is "National Fried Chicken Day"…so we hooked you up with some of the deals you can take advantage of to save money.
Elsewhere in sports, Chase Briscoe got a win at Chicagoland yesterday, Joey Chestnut won his 18th Mustard Belt on Saturday at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog eating competition, Alexander Ovechkin is coming back for another season, Serena is out at Wimbledon due to an injury, and a Moroccan soccer fan dies when her scarf got caught in the rear wheel of a motorcycle she was riding.
A new report about the "ultra-rich" has Brian wondering if he's in the 1%.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wild brawl involving roofers, a dominatrix that wrapped a guy in Saran-wrap and poured milk all over him, a guy who had his car stolen while he was busy robbing a Verizon store, used breast implants are apparently available to buy online, and an airline that offered a WILD compensation package to anyone willing to give up their seat on a flight.
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Holy monsoon, Batman! The rain just wouldn't quit during the overnight. Definitely won't need to water the lawn for the rest of the week!
Today's our last day in the studio as we're off tomorrow for a nice, long, holiday weekend. Hope you have a happy & safe 4th of July!
In honor of the 250th, we had a bunch of 4th of July stuff this morning, including:
- Deals on foo
- States with the most fireworks accident
- Fireworks safety tip
- Who is the "Face of America"
- Some patriotic songs to add to your playlist this weeken
- Small towns canceling their fireworks shows
Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
And in the news this morning, the latest on the couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State building & got engaged, Danny Glover reveals he's battling Alzheimer's, the cop from the Village People passed away, a recall on air conditioners, a music teacher kills his sister-in-law, and a horrific story out of Ohio involving a bunch of kids living in deplorable conditions.
In sports, the Brewers got another win over the Reds yesterday & go for the series sweep later this afternoon, a recap of yesterday's World Cup action…including Team USA's big win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, a celebration after Mexico's win on Tuesday turns deadly as several fans are crushed to death, the internet isn't happy with Freddy the German soccer fan, UW names it's new AD, and a couple of big trades in the NBA yesterday involving Jaylen Brown of the Celtics and Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend and some of the new movies coming out.
Cool stories about a guy who helped get over 8,000 people signed up for a stem cell donor registry, a sorority that's made a massive amount of donations to St. Jude Hospitals over the years, and the Lego Foundation donating millions of dollars to help fund early childhood learning programs.
Elsewhere in sports, Calais Campbell's brother allegedly kills their mother, Alyssa Thomas says she received death threats after her run-in with Caitlyn Clark, Serena Williams might not be playing doubles this afternoon at Wimbledon, and did the Simpsons predict this year's FIFA World Cup final match?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a card shop that had to suspend Yu-Gi-Oh tournaments because too many of the players smelled really bad, a problem with mutant rats in the sewers of major American cities, a #FloridaWoman who had some cocaine in her butt, and a dog renting app in China allows people to rent a dog for an hour or two
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Not only do we have to deal with the heat & humidity…but now we've got the official Mayfly hatch to contend with.
Great!
Thankfully, this short work week is coming to an end tomorrow and then it's time to enjoy my Freedom!!!
We had a lot to get to this morning…so, no news.
Kicked things off with this week's edition of "One Gotta Go Wednesday"…a very difficult decision for Jean as we decided which DIP had to go!!! Buffalo chicken - spinach & artichoke - cheesy sausage - guacamole.
The Brew Crew got another win over the Reds yesterday after the big tailgate party to celebrate the completion of the Bob Uecker mural, a look at yesterday's World Cup results as Team USA gets ready for the knockout round of 32 tonight, Lebron is apparently leaving the Lakers, Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Canada, and the Supreme Court upholds a transgender ban in sports.
We talked about what's on TV/streaming today & tonight. Plus, an update on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's wedding at MSG this Friday…and a look at the new Willy Wonka show coming to Netflix this fall.
Also, you might want to get to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this Summer to check out the new exhibit dedicated to women in metal!!!
Elsewhere in sports, Serena's return to singles competition at Wimbledon didn't end well for her, the Mexico fans may have had a lot to do with their team's win over Ecuador yesterday, and the Dianna Russini bodycam footage finally gets released.
Today is July 1st, so we checked out a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month…including the big movie & TV releases, some of the upcoming sporting events, and of course…the holidays!!!
Because we're off on Friday for the holiday weekend, Doc joined us this morning for his weekly racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the guy with the smallest penis in the world, a middle school in NJ that had to recall it's yearbooks, the world's most dangerous hotel, a guy in Colorado who opened the door of his truck to find a bear inside, & the legend of Mexican Batman.
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So hot. Just awful out there. Even at 1am this morning…it was like a furnace blast when I opened the door and stepped outside.
Cooling off a bit after today with more rain & thunderstorms on the way.
In the news this mornings, a recall on heart & kidney meds, a dead baby was found in a porta potty at a music festival, Daveigh Chase's cause of death is revealed
In sports, the Brewers got a nice come-from-behind win over the Reds last night, Team USA takes on Bosnia tomorrow night, Ja Morant gets traded to the Trailblazers, former NFL running back Chris Johnson reveals his ALS diagnosis, the Lions release Terrion Arnold, Malik Beasley gets indicted on federal gambling charges, and Viktor Hovland won the playoff against Scottie Scheffler yesterday morning.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jason Segel is talking about a "Dracula puppet" movie based on his character in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall". And Noah Kahan had a nasty situation at a recent show that's going viral.
Cool story about a school resource officer who rented out an entire movie theater to treat more than 100 kids, and a 7 year-old boy saves his younger brother from drowning.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us a bit early today and talked about the Brewers weekend against the Cubs
We had some 4th of July stuff as we get ready for the holiday this weekend…including a list of TV shows that define the American experience, and apparently people are upset that brands aren't selling more patriotic things for America's 250th.
Tomorrow begins a new month…National Ice Cream Month to be precise…so we took a look at America's favorite flavors.
Elsewhere in sports, some World Cup stories, including Freddy the German sticking around even though his country is now eliminated from the tournament, and an Argentina fan loses his wallet…but other fans help reunite him with his property.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a trio of moms in Texas who left their children locked in a bedroom so they could go out and get hammered, a fireworks explosion caused by a cigarette, there's apparently people out there who are paying top dollar to be buried next to their favorite celebrities, & a guy in Scotland who refuses to perform his community service without his emotional support lizard.
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Welcome back to work! Thankfully, it's a short week with the 4th coming up!
In the news this morning, the giraffe that got loose in Texas has been found safe, a Wiscsonsin man drowns trying to save a bald eagle, a pastor beats up a guy who was allegedly threatening his family, and a 7 year-old child weighed 255lbs when he died.
In sports, the Brewers lost 2 of 3 to the Cubs this weekend, Team USA plays on Wednesday, Canada opened up the knockout round with a win over South Africa yesterday, the captain of the Cape Verde team is being investigated for sexual assault, the coach of Scotland quits, Uruguay makes their players fly back home on a commercial flight, and Shane Van Gisbergen wins in Sonoma.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, the latest on Taylor & Travis' wedding plans.
A therapist is going viral for taking his sessions to the golf simulator, a chef is also going viral for helping families cook quality meals for only $5…and check out this cat that works at a dog shelter to help determine whether or not the dogs are cat-friendly.
Over the weekend, Brian's wife bought a new board game and he's a bit concerned.
Elsewhere in sports, OJ Simpson won't be honored at the new Bills stadium, Brendan Sorsby can't play in the CFL, Phil Mickelson is in some hot water, and the NY Sanitation department is giving away some of those Knicks-themed trash bins.
A chef lists several things you shouldn't grill.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new ice cream combo in Japan, a #FloridaMan who got arrested for attempting a traffic stop on an undercover officer, a #FloridaWoman is accused of charging people $1,000 to take their teacher certification exams for them, another #FloridaMan who was shoving steaks & wine down his pants, and a shooting at a wedding in Wisconsin involving a groomsman & some meatballs.
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No Jean? No problem!
She's out today, but I'll get you through the morning with a new "Karen of the Day", Doc's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire, and what's on TV & streaming this weekend…along with what's new in theaters!
Also on the show this morning, a deadly hit-and-run after a World Cup watch party in NJ, the singer for "Blood, Sweat, & Tears" has died, a #Florida tattoo shop is refusing service to police & Military, and another report of vandalism at the reflecting pool.
In sports, the Brewers begin a 3-game series at home against the Cubbies tonight, Team USA lost to Turkey last night, LaMello Ball gets traded, Doug Martin's parents are suing, and the Lions' Terrion Arnold could be going to prison for life.
A vending machine in MN is selling small pieces of art, and check out this senior living facility that hosted a "slip & slide" for it's residents.
The city of Cambridge, MA is proposing a 30-minute limit on drink orders in bars.
Elsewhere in sports, a look at what people are Googling when it comes to the World Cup, the MLBPA is trying to get rid of prop bets to protect their players, and Jake Paul apparently wants to play in the NFL now.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some Wendy's employees who took food out of the trash…spit in it…and then served it to customers, a Wisconsin woman who tried to hire someone to kill her baby daddy, a sheriff in Louisiana who beat up a podcaster, a woman who got arrested for trespassing and had a bottle of wine in her vagina, and a story about the importance of calling 811 before you dig.
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Here comes that heat again. Looking at temps in the mid-90's by Monday.
Uffdah.
Sadly, my shoulder injury kept me from working on the firepit in my backyard yesterday. But thankfully, it's been improving all week, and hopefully by next week, I'll be good to go.
In the news this morning, a massive earthquake in Venezuela kills over 30 people, a pilot on an Air Canada flight had to be restrained by passengers after he suffered a seizure, the Knicks fan who dumped trash all over the sidewalk & stole a garbage can has not only been fired from her job…but after returning the stolen trash can…she got fined by the city, and the city of Fond du Lac is looking to pay you to move there!
In sports, the Brew Crew complete the series sweep of the Reds with a 6-5 win last night, Team USA plays Turkey tonight at 9pm, a look at some of the interesting foods available at World Cup stadiums during the games, Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold is arrested, the IOC is going to start paying athletes, and a World Series of Poker player was using a buttplug for a card protector and got in trouble!
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a remake of the Blair Witch is in the works, a musical based on "The Warriors" movie is being produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and some research on music lyrics has revealed that tunes are a lot meaner and more immoral than they used to be(DUH).
A woman was saved from a burning house by her barking poodle, and a dude was recently reunited with a missing wallet that he didn't even realize he lost.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday"…so we asked each other hypothetical questions today. Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could relive one year of your life, which year would you choose?"
Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was: "You get $250,000…..but every traffic light you hit for the REST of your life is red. Do you take the money?"
Elsewhere in sports, Josh Hokit appeared on the Ariel Halwani show and doubled down on his comments about Michelle Obama, the Mascot Hall of Fame is looking for nominations to join the Hall this year, and the Miami Marlins are going to hook one doggo up with a dream day after a recent viral video.
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music"….we had stories about a Waffle House lawsuit, an orange ooze that's becoming a problem in California, A.I. bots stole more than $264,000 in taxpayer-funded financial aid by making fake accounts for fake students, a #FloridaMan who was purchasing E.D. meds without a prescription & selling them at a retirement community, and a #FloridaWoman who got arrested…kicked a cop…and had a crack pipe stashed in her vagina.
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Hump Day!!
Got some rain on the overnight, but should stay dry for the rest of the day.
Which is good…because my guy, Chuck, is coming over later today and we're gonna work on getting that firepit finished.
In the news this morning, it sounds like the father who fell to his death at Madison Square Garden last weekend might have actually jumped, a deadly shooting at a library in California, the Knicks fan who stole a trash can after dumping all the garbage on the sidewalk gets fired from her job, M&M's is getting rid of two colors,
In sports, the Brewers beat the Reds again last night, a look at the first round of the NBA Draft…including the Bucks picks, the NFL cancels the supplemental draft which essentially ends Brendan Sorsby's chances of playing in the league this year, the Trailblazers have hired Micah Nori for their head coach, and President Trump is going to present the FIFA trophy to this year's World Cup winners.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Jack White is getting divorced, and the trailer for Ben Stiller's pickleball movie is out.
A woman's birthday party invite goes viral and a bunch of strangers showed up to hang out with her…and an engineering student has designed 3D dentures to help out people who need them.
It's One Gotta Go Wednesday…and this week, we had to choose between four Midwestern states - Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or Illinois!
And speaking of states…Wallethub just released it's annual report on the best & worst states for a road trip this Summer.
Elsewhere in sports, the Oilers have hired Mike Babcock to be their next head coach, the Patriots are looking to play a game in Scotland sometime in the near future after the success of the Tartan Army coming to Boston for the World Cup, Tiger Woods made his first appearance since his DUI arrest a few months ago, and Linda Cohn is likely done at ESPN.
A recent hypothetical poll asked people if they'd rather become 10% happier, 20% luckier, age 30% slower, become 40% prettier or hotter, get paid 50% more money for your job, or become 60% better in ANY sport.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a semi carrying millions of bees that overturned in Texas, a Walmart cashier that hid a winning lottery ticket from an elderly customer, a guy who was using a massage gun on his eyeballs, and a cannibal who was digging up bodies from cemeteries in Hungary.
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It's Tuesday…so that means we're talking to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show.
Obviously, the big topic today is the Giannis trade to Miami.
We also let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In the news this morning, Clive Davis & Alan Greenspan died yesterday, a candidate drops out of the WI governor's race, an update on Nancy Guhtrie, and a Tesla on autopilot crashed into a home in Texas and kills a woman.
In sports, the Brewers got an extra innings win against the Reds last night, Oklahoma wins the College World Series, Team USA takes on Turkey on Thursday, the Mavs are hiring Dusty May, and Lionel Messi sets the World Cup record for most goals scored.
Two animal rescue stories this morning. One involved a dog that was close to drowning that got saved by a stranger, and a kitten somehow ends up on a subway.
Are you struggling with all the "bad news" recently? You aren't alone.
Elsewhere in sports, the HOF class for hockey gets announced, more on the MLB Pride hat fiasco, and Geno Smith has some serious baby mama drama.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an Arby's employee that allegedly gave a customer herpes, a couple gets arrested with a bag of drugs that said "definitely NOT a bag of drugs" on it, a guy who fell into a vault toilet after trying to save his sunglasses, a stranger who threw a kid into a crocodile exhibit at a zoo, a man in Indiana who was poaching deer, and a protester that gets run over by a car.
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Back to the grind.
After another busy weekend, here we are…at work. Again.
Not only that, but I must have slept wrong and my shoulder is all out of whack and in a ton of pain.
Had a very successful charity golf outing on Friday. Spent Saturday morning doing laundry & mowing the lawn…ran a few errands…went to the Speedway for the Smash-O-Rama. Then we had another parade yesterday with the Oktoberfest Grenadiers.
I'm pooped!
In the news this morning, a news anchor from Iowa quits live on-air, a new Miss Wisconsin is crowned, an airline passenger bit another person on the plane and was allegedly trying to fight everyone on board, another idiot tourist got too close to a bison at Yellowstone Park,
In sports, the Brewers dropped two out of three to the Braves this weekend but managed to get a 9-4 win yesterday, Pat Murphy is getting a couple of procedures in the next few weeks, Team USA beat Australia on Friday & is on to the round of 32 in the World Cup, Corey Heim got his first NASCAR win yesterday at the Naval Base, and Wyndham Clark won his second U.S. Open this weekend after leading the tournament wire to wire.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian started watching a couple of shows on Netflix this weekend, including "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" and "Trust Me: The False Prophet"
Are Dogs > Cats? Some new research may show that cats don't relieve stress as well as dogs can.
Elsewhere in sports, Brady Tkachuk is headed to Florida to play with his brother, Jonathan Toews retires from hockey, a former U.S. Olympian is arrested after allegedly vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in D.C., and a fan climbs over the fence at a NASCAR race to have a chat with one of the drivers.
An injured sea turtle was saved by some vets and is now back in the ocean and doing well…a man in Louisiana heroically saved a family that was in danger of drowning, and a woman who recently got married was walked down the aisle by the man who received her father's heart in an organ donation.
We talked about some of our snacking habits, and we discussed the new number to shoot for when you're trying to retire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an 85 year-old man who was racing his Nissan while smoking a cigarillo, the Governor of Massachusetts declared haggis "legal", a food delivery robot that got caught in a S.W.A.T. operation, a #FloridaWoman who assaulted a man with her pickleball paddle, and another #FloridaMan tried to steal a med-vac copter.
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Looks like we should stay dry today with no rain in the forecast. A bit warmer than yesterday, too.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: "If you were going to bury a time capsule that won't be opened for 250 years, what would you put in it?"
And Jean's question for Brian was: "Do you have any recurring dreams or nightmares that you remember from your youth?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
In the news this morning, the latest on the deadly shooting at a hospital in Delaware earlier this week, Rachel Dratch pulls out the "Debbie Downer" character during a commencement speech, an actress from "The Ring" and "Lilo & Stitch" passes away,
In sports, the Brewers beat the Guardians again last night, Team USA is set to take on Australia tomorrow in World Cup action, the Knicks will be the first NBA Championship team to visit President Trump at the White House, the Vegas Golden Knights & the Toronto Maple Leafs announce their new head coaches, and the college baseball World Series match-up is set!
Tom Hanks recently learned that Woody from "Toy Story" has a last name, we talked about what's on the TV today/tonight, the new "Spiderman" trailer dropped yesterday and we also got a look at some of the Spidey popcorn buckets. And if you've got a bunch of money, you can go to the Sphere in Vegas to see "Rocky Horror Picture Show" in the near future.
Elsewhere in sports, an Olympic athlete collapses at a recent event, Travis Kelce admits to confusing Warren Buffet with Jimmy Buffet, and the MLB Pride caps continue to be an issue for some people.
Cool story about a kid who just found a REALLY ancient Viking sword(not sure if he held it above his head and shouted "I HAVE THE POWER"!!!), and check out this great grandmother who just saw video from her wedding that was recently found.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had teens in California riding E-bikes through a Walmart, a guy who was experimenting with some homemade fireworks and it didn't go so well, and a guy who's going to prison after squirting semen on unsuspecting women for nearly 30 years.
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Batten down the hatches! We've got some storms moving through the area today with a bunch of rain and some possible lighting & heavy wind.
In the news this morning, an update on Corey Feldman's condition, a recall on a popular antidepressant, a wild video of a woman kicking a cougar to save her goats, an alleged plot to attack the UFC 250 event at the White House last weekend,
In sports, the Brewers got a 2-1 win over the Guardians last night to open up that 3-game series, both the NBA & NHL Finals viewerships were up this year, Lionel Messi scores a hat trick, the family of Aldon Smith is donating his brain to CTE research, and John Tortorella won't be returning to the bench next season for the Golden Knights.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the "Shrek 5" teaser trailer that dropped yesterday.
A former fisherman has now devoted his life to cleaning up the oceans. And a heart-warming story about a struggling widow who's life is about to change for the better.
Today is "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and the theme this morning is sitcoms!! Friends. Seinfeld. The Office. Cheers. Which one are you getting rid of???
Elsewhere in sports, Serena Williams' comeback is going to continue at Wimbledon when she teams up with her sister, Rob Schneider offers to pay the fines of any baseball player who gets in trouble for putting Bible verses on their Pride hats, and an update on the la crosse players in Ipswich, MA that were forced to forfeit a championship game.
Had a new "Karen of the Day"
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a grandpa that invited the family over to watch World Cup soccer…but got outed for his taste in adult entertainment instead, a guy in Canada who drove to his probation hearing in a stolen truck, a woman in Arizona who got popped for driving 108mph and claimed she was trying to get home to watch a new episode of "Love Island", and a foster parent in Missouri who traded one of her kids for a monkey.
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More rain this morning…more tomorrow as well.
Lawn is in PEAK shape right now.
Lots of stuff on the show this morning, including Grant Bilse…the host of the Wisco Sports Show. We talked to him just after 8am about the Miz,
We also let you know what's on the boob tube today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Also in the world of entertainment…Jelly Roll is getting a divorce, and Art the Clown is now involved in a lawsuit.
In the news, Bonnie Tyler has woken up from a coma, the remaining dogs at Ridglan Farms are getting released, a B-52 Bomber crashes & kills everyone on board, FOX is buying Roku, and the Spiderman of Yemen falls to his death.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Guardians tonight, the latest in the ongoing Brendan Sorsby saga, Dana White recaps UFC 250 at the White House, MLB warns it's players about tampering with Pride Night hats, and OG Anunoby was struggling on GMA yesterday.
Are you making these mistakes when you clean your house?
And are pickles the "pumpkin spice" of Summer?
Elsewhere in the world of sports, the Carolina Hurricanes are the favorite to win the Stanley Cup again next year, Tunisia fires it's head coach after ONE World Cup game, Serena Williams is back on the tennis court, and a chair that Taylor Swift sat on during an NBA game just sold for a ridiculous amount of money.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who downed a bottle of Jack & shot his gun at a helicopter, an autonomous robot toilet to help disabled people, a granny on a mobility scooter absolutely destroys a bunch of cyclists in a race, and a guy in Montana who killed another man because he felt slighted by an inheritance.
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Another busy Summer weekend in the book. Had a Rock Stop on Friday, spent several hours in the sun & heat on Saturday getting the lawn mowed, jammed out at 80's Fest on Saturday night, and marched in the Sparta Butterfest parade yesterday.
Needless to say, I need a nap.
But before all that, we've got work to do!
In the news this morning, the US & Iran have reached an agreement, a Wausau man pleads guilty to defrauding investors out of millions of dollars, a recall on alfredo sauce, a Wisconsin man allegedly kidnapped his roommate, and a deadly plane crash in Kansas kills the pilot of the plane and 11 skydivers.
In sports, the Brewers take two out of three from the Phillies this weekend including the series opener on Friday where the Miz absolutely OWNED Philly, the Knicks beat the Spurs in San Antonio on Saturday night to clinch the NBA title, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights last night in game six to win Lord Stanley's Cup, Denny Hamlin won his third straight NASCAR Cup race, and Team USA opened up their World Cup with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight
An incredible story about an organ donor who sadly passed away at a very young age, but was still able to give the gift of life to several other families in need. Plus, a couple of young teenage boys in Iowa are being recognized for saving an elderly woman who was stuck outside for over 16 hours.
Elsewhere in sports, a recap of last night's UFC 250 event at the White House, James Harden gets arrested over the weekend, and former NFL player Aldon Smith dies at the age of 36.
Apparently, online shopping addiction is so rampant in South Korea, they've developed an extremely unique way to battle against it.
According to some new research, 33% of Generation X(ages 45 to 61) say that they are still dependent on their parents to some degree!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Canadian man who got cited for drunken kayaking, a woman in Texas is suing McDonald's because of a problem with her Egg McMuffin, a #FloridaMan who got arrested for DUI and had 34 empty White Claw cans on his passenger seat, and a woman dies tragically in a bungee-jumping accident.
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Happy Friday! Should be nice today with plenty of sun.
Hope to see a bunch of you at Maple Grove Venues tomorrow night for 80's Fest!!
In the news this morning, a false alarm at the Pentagon yesterday, another idiot at Yellowstone got too close to a bison and almost paid the price, the Wisconsin DNR & DMV have teamed up so you can purchase your state park pass when you renew your registration, the Rock(Dwayne Johnson) talks about his testicular cancer scare, and a message is etched in the lawn on the National Mall in D.C.
In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the Phillies tonight, the Hurricanes doubled-up the Golden Knights last night to take a 3-2 series lead in the Stanley Cup Final, the NBA Finals resume tomorrow night in San Antonio with the Spurs down 3-1 in the series, Nikita Kucherov wins his second Hart trophy, and Team USA plays against Paraguay later tonight in the World Cup.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a look at some new music, and pop artist who's mom opted to see Korn at Lollapalooza last year rather than watch her own daughter!
Elsewhere in sports, a look at the UFC 250 card, Zac Brown defends his upcoming performance of the National Anthem at that event, Phil Mickelson is accused of inappropriate contact with a female at a golf club & gets kicked out, and the crazy story about some la crosse players from Massachusetts who had to forfeit their shot at a state title.
Great story about a missing dog that was reunited with it's owners after a car crash, and some NICU nurses created a special coloring book to help siblings of premature babies stay connected with their brothers & sisters who are in the unit.
A woman is going viral for asking people how she can be more "difficult".
Today is "Superman Day". It's also "National Jerky Day"…so make sure you grab some for a snack this afternoon! And check out this new way to fight back against oil spills. It's pretty friggin' cool.
Doc joined us just after 8am this morning to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who crashed his car…stole a woman's vehicle…stole a kid's French fry…tried to get a free milkshake…and got arrested while covered in blood, a pediatric surgeon installed a heart valve UPSIDE-DOWN in a 13 year-old girl, a fisherman on Nantucket beach wrestled with a Great White shark, a lemonade stand in South Boston gets robbed at gunpoint, and another #FloridaMan is wrongfully arrested because of A.I. facial recognition technology!
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Been watching footage of yesterday's storms that caused a ton of damage in Horicon & Lomira, WI.
More rain & thunderstorms in our area today, but much cooler with a high of just 71° expected.
Also in the news this morning, an Air Canada pilot flew hundreds of flights over almost 20 years with a fake license, actor Tyler Mane is battling breast cancer, Coors Light introduces the TALLER boy for the upcoming World Cup, and a Delta flight had to be diverted after a passenger slapped a flight attendant on the ass.
In sports, the Brewers dropped another one to the A's yesterday, the Knicks came all the way back from a 27-point deficit at halftime last night to beat the Spurs & go up 3-1 in the NBA Finals, the NHL Stanley Cup final continues tonight on ABC, Patrick Mahomes is getting PAID, and a Rams player is arrested for felony domestic assault.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the hold-up for a "Home Improvement" reboot. Plus, the trailer for the Green Day road-trip movie dropped yesterday.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Jean's question for Brian was: " "
And Brian's question for Jean was: " "
Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
According to a new survey, 5% of Americans have never played Monopoly!
Elsewhere in sports, a bunch of World Cup stuff as the games get started later today. We talked about the schedule, Somali ref that was denied entry into the US, and the favorites to win the tournament.
Great story out of Milwaukee about a garbage man who rescued a starving dog. And massive efforts are underway to clean up the trash in the ocean as Los Angeles gets ready to host the Summer Olympics in 2028.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was wankin' his crank in a McDonald's parking lot in broad daylight, another #FloridaMan who went to a Walmart just to set a bunch of bras on fire, a former Christian school teacher who was having sex with a student, and another #FloridaMan who broke into a convenience store to steal cigarettes...alcohol...bologna & cheese...and some scratch tickets!
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
It's also "National Ice Tea Day". Or "National Iced Tea Day" if you prefer.
Speaking of the proper use of the English language, we took a look at some phrases that people have been saying incorrectly.
Also took an 80's jingles quiz. How many can you get right???
In the news this morning, the 9 certified candidates for the Governor's race in Wisconsin, a Texas teen is sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing a high school track rival, Diddy is being sued for alleged sexual assault of a child actor, the Coast Guard has ended it's search for the body of Lynette Hooker, and a man in NH is charged with forcing a woman into marriage and apparently performed satanic rituals on her.
In sport, the Brewers dropped one to the A's last night, the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights and tie up the Stanley Cup final at 2-2, the NBA Finals continue tonight with Game 4 and Wemby won't be assessed a flagrant foul after his dust-up with Jalen Brunson in Game 3, Gabriel Landeskog wins a couple of awards, and Serena Williams returned to the tennis court yesterday.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about Tom Hanks' appearance on Jimmy Kimmel last night.
Elsewhere in sports, the World Cup starts tomorrow and a recent poll reveals that most Americans don't care. Plus, FIFA has banned the vuvuzela during the World Cup because it's REALLY annoying. And if you've got $79 burning a hole in your pocket, you can pay FIFA to put your name on the scoreboard at a World Cup match.
A couple of cops responded to a 911 call about some kids running a lemonade stand and helped the two young boys have a very successful day. And check out this kid who rang his neighbor's doorbell in the middle of the night looking for help after discovering his father unresponsive.
Also had a new "Karen of the Day". The video is actually from over a year ago, but it's been going viral recently after several websites & blogs started re-posting it.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman that baked a very phallic bread that went viral, a woman who REALLY loves banana chips, L.A. bros are apparently hitting golf balls into traffic & at buildings, a museum dedicated to the vagina is complaining about a MILF magnet that keeps getting stolen, a tourist jumped into a massive waterfall in an attempt to save his cell phone, and a Russian man had a 5-inch piece of wood stuck behind his eye for several years!
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Lots of rain yesterday…getting a bit of a break today…then more rain likely tomorrow.
Keeping my eyes on the forecast for Saturday as I'm going to attempt to finish my backyard firepit!
In the news this morning, a wild video of a high speed chase in Arkansas that resulted in a rollover crash, a Wisconsin teenager gets a life sentence for a brutal murder, a recall on certain Jeep models, and a "Distinguished Gentlemen" situation happening in Alaska.
In sports, the Brewers win a wild one against the A's in extra innings, the Spurs beat the Knicks in Game three of the NBA Finals last night, Charles Barkley had an interesting observation about Cardi B., the Stanley Cup final continues tonight, Brendan Sorsby gets an injunction and a lot of people aren't happy about it.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Elsewhere in sports, Connor McDavid wins the Ted Lindsay award and Kurt Busch pays tribute to his brother, Kyle.
A baby coyote with a bunch of cactus spurs stuck to it gets rescued, and a breakthrough with a possible cancer vaccine.
Have you heard of the "Screw method" scam? Apparently, it's just a big hoax.
What's the weirdest thing you've ever found?
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who mixed her dead dog's ashes in her semi-permanent eyeliner, a Waymo car blocks firefighters from getting to a deadly explosion, a #FloridaWoman who got mauled to death by a couple of pit bulls, and a woman in LA who had a bunch of dynamite in her freezer!
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Welcome back to the grind. Expect a bunch of rain this week! Saves me from having to water the lawn.
In the news this morning, a recall on baby wipes sold at Target, a Marine fought off a teenager who attempted to rob him, a shooting at a festival in Ohio over the weekend, the remains of a missing student are found in Japan, a trailer carrying fireworks catches fire on a highway in Tennessee, and a 70 year old man in Massachusetts is facing attempted murder charges after trying to drown a teenager.
In sports, the Brew Crew swept the Rockies over the weekend, the Miz sets a record on the speed gun, a recap of the NBA & NHL playoff action from the weekend, the President's appearance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals tonight, Mitch Marner sets a record with his hat trick on Saturday, and Denny Hamlin gets a win in Michigan yesterday.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed the Osbourne's plans to create an A.I. version of Ozzy…and whether or not it's a cash grab.
A family that took in a pregnant stray cat realized that she had not five babies…but six! A couple of dudes in Canada helped a baby moose reunite with it's mother after getting separated on a highway by a jersey barrier, and it appears that the Star Wars Lego sets are making their way back to the original owners.
In food-related news, Chipotle plans to give away a bunch of freebies after the NBA Finals, KFC has a collectible Krypto bucket, and last year it was jalapenos in your wine…this year it's apparently frozen pickles.
Elsewhere in sports, there's a lawsuit trying to stop the UFC event at the White House from happening, the Tampa Bay Lightning goalie wins the Vezina trophy, the Bears moving to Indiana took another step forward this weekend, and Golden Tempo returned to the track to win the Belmont Stakes.
Apparently, lots of people don't update their software on their various devices…so we looked at the reasons why the don't.
Do you suffer from "Email Apnea"?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about kid that ended up in the hospital after eating a THC lollipop, a #FloridaWoman who got scammed by a fake Liam Neeson, a 37 year-old woman pretended to be a 12 year-old girl for 14 months in order to get adopted by a family, a robot wearing a clown wig kicked a kid, and a #FloridaMan was watering his lawn with a hose in one hand…and his hose in the other hand.
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Bachelor weekend begins in 3….2….1!!!!
Wife's on her way to "Girl's Weekend" with her bffs, so I'm chilling at home with the dogs and my ice-cold air conditioning! I might even turn it down lower than the 64° I have it set at now.
In the news this morning, a lawsuit involving SpaghettiOs, the latest on Mackenzie Shirilla, some stunning revelations in the latest lawsuit involving Karen Read, another lawsuit about a Pride flag in Los Angeles, and a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient passes away at the age of 93.
In sports, the Brewers dropped another one to the Giants yesterday, the Hurricanes beat the Golden Knights in OT last night to tie the Stanley Cup Final at 1-1, the NBA Finals continue tonight and it looks like President Trump is going to attend Game 3 on Monday in NY, Texas wins their 2nd consecutive NCAA Softball Championship, and the Wemby Selfie idiot gets banned for life from all NBA arenas.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a list of some of the new music coming out today.
Have you heard about Google's latest A.I. tool? It's called "Dreambeans" and it can apparently turn your life into a comic strip. And check out this elderly woman working at a movie theater and how her life is about to become a whole lot better(hopefully!)
Today is "National Donut Day", so we shared some of the deals you can take advantage of at some of the national chains, and Hot Pockets have finally released a snack-sized version of their product.
Elsewhere in sports, Christian Watson and the Packers agree to a new contract extension, Aaron Judge has a hairline rib fracture and is likely going to miss a bunch of time for the Yankees, Duke & Michigan are going to play a basketball game on a baseball field next season, Marcus Foligno wins the King Clancy Trophy in the NHL, and FIFA is apparently banning outside water bottles from World Cup games and people are PISSED!!!!
A recent Reddit thread asked people: "Which would be a worse realization? Finding out that your kid is violently bullied at school or Finding out that your kid is a violent bully at school"
Doc joined us just after 8am for another Racing Report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman suing Outback Steakhouse because she allegedly slipped & fell due to some mashed potatoes on the floor, a teacher in Georgia who had sex with a student and sent him over 19,000 text messages, a #FloridaMan who's suing an airboat company after he went on a ride and got bit by an alligator, another #FloridaMan who shot himself in the dick while at a Walmart, & the most San Francisco crime of all time.
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Here we are…one day from the weekend. Rain on the way and my lawn is in desperate need of a drink!
Not to mention my water bill could use a break.
Lots to get to this morning including Office Cora, who joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
We also asked each other hypothetical questions for "Hypothetical Thursday". Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather keep your vacation time the way it is now…or exchange it for an extra weekend day every week of the year?"
While Brian's question for Jean was: "You wake up in 1924. What's your first priority?"
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and looked at a list of the worst Summer blockbusters of all time.
And with America's 250th Birthday coming up, lots of companies & organizations are doing something special to celebrate, including Keystone Light!
In the news this morning, a wild story about Legos & a famous YouTuber, a couple of Federal researchers are charged with smuggling monkeypox samples into the country, a family on a Carnival Cruise had a backup problem in their bathroom, a man goes crazy on a Frontier flight, and a recall on Ford Expeditions.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Giants yesterday, the Knicks came back from being 14 points down to beat the Spurs in game one of the NBA Finals, a fan ran onto the court last night & tried to take a selfie with Wemby, the Tampa Bay Lightning coach wins the Jack Adams award, Micah Parsons is still recovering from a knee procedure and likely won't be ready to play until October, and the Packers announce a partnership with the Potawatomi Sportsbook.
Today is "National Cheese Day", so we took a look at some stats & info on one of America's favorite snacks/foods.
A priest in Detroit is being labeled a hero after subduing a man who allegedly stole a car & injured a woman after crashing it near the church.
Elsewhere in sports, Russell Wilson officially retires, Caleb Williams will be on the cover of Madden '27, the NHL announces the changes for the 2027 All Star Game format, and a reporter in Indy claims he had his press credentials revoked by the Indianapolis Fever.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a fight at a kindergarten celebration, a volunteer firefighter in Pennsylvania who was intentionally setting fires & responding to them, A.I. powered teddy bears are having lengthy & inappropriate conversations with children, & Bret Michaels approves of his daughter selling pics of her feet to sexual deviants on the internet.
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We're absolutely loaded with stuff today! So much going on.
Online Rock Stop from 7am until 8:35am thanks to Great River Harley-Davidson. Doc hooked us up with a Racing Report Extra thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Check out the scheduled action for tonight at the Red Cedar Speedway!
It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and we had to pick between four of our favorite candies: Reese's PB Cups, KitKat, Twix, & Snickers! Tough decision to make.
In the news this morning, a #FloridaWoman is arrested after leaving her kid in a hot car for several hours while she went to donate plasma, a man in Appleton tried to burn a Pride flag, Peabo Bryson passed away, apparently Google is releasing millions of mosquitos in #Florida, and some vandals tried to sabotage the Freedom 250 event happening in DC.
In sports, the Brew Crew got some solid pitching again last night to beat the Giants, the Vegas Golden Knights took a 1-0 series lead on the Carolina Hurricanes last night, the NBA Finals begin tonight at 7:30pm on ABC, Josh Jacobs was at Packers OTAs yesterday, Zach Werenski wins the Norris Trophy in the NHL, and Drake London gets a MASSIVE contract from the Falcons.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a guy who claims that the original "John Wick" film was his idea. Plus, a new documentary about Peter Frampton is coming out soon!
Elsewhere in sports, the cover athletes for EA Sports new College Football game have been announced, Jo Adell pulls a Jose Canseco, and the youth baseball coach who got banned for life probably shouldn't have even been coaching in the first place.
Uber released it's list of the strangest things left behind in 2025, and we discussed the five things you MUST have when you travel.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a leaf blower that got mistaken for a bazooka, a Pizza Hut curb-stomping, a hot sauce bottle that looks like a grenade, and a cop who got fired for pulling his gun on another officer who was microwaving fish in the office.
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More sun today with a high of 83° expected. Got some showers & thunderstorms in the forecast later this week.
On Tuesdays, we talk to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show. Lots of stuff going on in the world of sports to discuss this morning.
We also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday…and what's on the boob tube today/tonight.
ICYMI, the Black Crowes recently got booed by some of their fans at a show in Tampa.
Today is National Leave Work Early day, so we hooked you up with a list of great excuses to use to cut out a bit early.
In the news this morning, the handyman from Mr. Rogers Neighborhood passed away, random men have been emerging from the sewers of NYC, a police officer in North Carolina is fired after repeatedly punching a woman in the face in a viral arrest video, and the remains of one of the recent missing scientists get found in Carson National Forest.
In sports, the Brewers destroyed the Giants last night, the NHL Finals begin tonight while the NBA Finals begin tomorrow night, a couple of big trades in the NFL yesterday involving Myles Garrett and AJ Brown, and the latest on Da Bears possibly leaving Chicago.
Great story about the support for an 11 year-old boy named Eli who's battling cancer…and check out this horse that got stuck between a couple of trees.
Elsewhere in sports, legendary NBA coach Rick Adelman has died, Serena Williams is coming back to play tennis, a new GM for the Badger football team, and another tennis player is getting fined for some comments about a female umpire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a botched eye surgery, a family that found the wrong dead guy in their dad's coffin, a #FloridaPrincipal who's on leave after a Fetty Wap quote in the school's yearbook, a #FloridaMan who threatened to cut the power to a Taco Bell, a #FloridaWoman who called 911 after a bar refused to serve her a Jell-O shot, and a guy who got his girlfriend's 11 year-old daughter to hold a flashlight for him while he stole copper wiring.
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Here we go with another full 5-day work week. This is some BS.
Got a bit of rain during the overnight with more on the way later this week. Save me some money on my water bill.
On the show today, being that it's the first day of June, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the new month…including movies, TV shows, sporting events, and "holidays".
Also took a look at a list of the most misspelled words in every state.
In the news this mornings, an "influencer" gets banned from Cedar Point after trying to eat food while on a ride, a United flight had to turn around & return to the airport after some kid named his Bluetooth device "bomb", another United flight had to divert to Madison after a passenger became unruly, a recall on a fabric dresser sold at Walmart, and a teen girl stabbed a bunch of horses at a barrel racing event in Las Vegas.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros yesterday to take 2 out of 3 from Houston over the weekend, a look at the NHL & NBA Finals which both begin this week, Denny Hamlin wins at the Cracker Barrel 400 in Nashville yesterday, and a Blue Jays outfielder gets injured in a very strange way.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped the new movie "Backrooms"…which set a record over the weekend. Plus, a Love Island cast member gets kicked off the show right before the premiere of the new season.
Elsewhere in sports, the family of the late Claude Lemieux is donating his brain for CTE research, the latest on Brendan Sorsby, and a Reds reporter tries the new Skyline chili egg roll at the ballpark.
Would you let a tech company clean your house for free so they could use the data to train robots?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who had his "chimichanga" out in the parking lot of a Taco Bell, an 83 year-old woman who got attacked by a bunch of wild turkeys, an HOA president in #Florida who got arrested for assaulting a 12 year-old boy, & a #FloridaTeacher who was masturbating in the classroom.
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Hello, Friday! Warm weather, plenty of sun, and nothing to do this afternoon!
Hope you have a great weekend as we get ready to turn the page in the calendar to JUNE on Monday.
In the news this morning, an updated on the Lynette Hooker disappearance in the Bahamas, a slew of artists are already backing out of the Freedom 250 concert in Washington DC, another billionaire's rocket explodes on the launchpad, and we might be getting $250 bills with Trump's face on them.
In sports, the Brewers were off last night…but start a three-game series against the Astros in Houston tonight, the Spurs beat the Thunder last night to force a decisive Game Seven tomorrow night in OKC, the latest on the tragic death of hockey legend Claude Lemieux, and Jaxson Dart has some 'splaining to do with his Giants teammates after introducing President Donald Trump last week at an event.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases to check out, and we also discussed whether or not "Disclosure Day" is propaganda to get the human race ready for an actual confirmation of alien life on Earth.
Elsewhere in sports, the Enhanced Games are upping the prize for someone to break Usain Bolt's record, a NASCAR employee is suspended indefinitely for running someone over with a golf card, and a youth baseball coach is banned for LIFE!
A new poll asked people to list some signs that someone has "made it"…and apparently a walk-in closet is in the top 10.
Also, with Summer right around the corner, you might want to ease up on the DEET when you're chilling in the backyard. Allegedly, mosquitos can get used to it if you over-spray the stuff.
Check out this barber in Iowa who is turning a negative into a positive after suffering a stroke while on the job, and a new program in the Netherlands is turning discarded cigarette butts into free food for people who collect them.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy from Illinois who got drunk & stole a cop car while visiting #Florida, a man in Pennsylvania who came home drunk…argued with his wife…and then tried to tear down his own home with an excavator with his wife & kids still inside, a woman who got absolutely throttled by a horse that kicked her, a dude who claims that some hot coffee burned his dick really bad on a flight, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested after her tampon(aka, a bag of cocaine) fell on the floor of her car during a traffic stop, and a teacher who was dosing her kids with melatonin to get them to sleep during class.
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Just SPEEDING by!
Already Thursday and I'm ready for the weekend.
We started things off this morning with the Thursday Song and we also asked each other Hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was: "If there was a movie about your life, which actress would play you…and which actor would play me?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Who is your celebrity sex hall pass?"
Office Cora also joined us this morning to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
In the news this morning, a son stabbed his mother over 40 times in Eau Claire, a recall on a Blackstone seasoning sold at Walmart stores nationwide, a woman cited for driving with a phone in her right hand gets the charges dropped, and the CIA using genealogy websites to track down aliens!!!
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals yesterday to complete the 3-game series sweep, the Hurricanes beat the Canadiens last night to take a 3-1 series lead, an update on Josh Jacobs, and the President plans to attend an NBA Finals game in NYC.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a new Jon Hamm movie about celebrity hall passes. Plus, Robert Pattison stars in an upcoming film based on "To Catch A Predator" host, Chris Hansen.
Check out this 108 year-old woman who just got her license renewed!! She's going to be driving forever!! And check out this rescue dog that saved it's new owners' lives during a house fire!
Today is "National Burger Day", so we talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking to save a few bucks on your lunch or dinner. Plus, a list of the best chain restaurant burgers.
Elsewhere in sports, the "Protect College Sports" act, a new host for the Scripps Spelling Bee, and Kendrick Perkins gets into it with a ref at an AAU game.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Connecticut who got popped for DUI and had a homemade cannon in his car, a #FloridaMan who used a chainsaw to rob a Pokémon store, another #FloridaMan who got busted for wearing thong underwear and exposing himself around his apartment complex, cosplay models at an anime festival in California are apparently selling "feet juice" to horny dorks, and a woman effed up her face by injecting herself with uncertified silicone.
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Another steamy one today with highs near 90° again! Make sure you stay hydrated and keep an eye on your pets/kids/old people in the sun.
Hump Day is already here thanks to the short work week, and in the news this morning, a wild video showing a meteor crashing to earth behind an erupting volcano in the Phillipines, a Mr. Rogers stamp is getting reissued by the USPS this year, RFK Jr. gets bitten by a couple of mating snakes after he barehands them, Russell Crowe has a tense exchange with some autograph hounds, and hackers are going after airline loyalty rewards.
In sports, the Brewers blanked the Cardinals yesterday…but Pat Murphy is upset with Abner Uribe for his "D-X" crotch chop, the Thunder beat the Spurs last night, the Vegas Golden Knights completed the sweep of the Colorado Avalanche to advance to the Stanley Cup finals, and the Packers' Josh Jacobs gets arrested for domestic assault.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight…and the latest workout craze, which is apparently a blend of chess….and boxing?
This week's edition of "One Gotta Go Wednesday" was about breakfast foods. More specifically, the sweet kind. We had to choose between waffles, pancakes, French toast, & cinnamon buns.
Heroic move by an off-duty firefighter who rescued a woman trapped in a her car as it began to submerge in dangers flood water, and thousands of volunteers in China are trying to plant 1 million trees to battle against desertification.
Elsewhere in sports, Brendan Sorsby's appeal to the NCAA gets denied, Austin Hill will be starting in Kyle Busch's car at Nashville this weekend, and the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will now include a "Ninja Warrior" version of the Pentathlon.
A story we wanted to discuss yesterday but ran out of time…check out this tennis player who REALLY had to go during a match.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid getting bit by a shark that he was trying to bring on board the boat he was in, a guy who destroyed some pickleball courts after suffering an injury while playing pickleball that apparently "ruined his summer", a blind guy in Chicago is suing a used car dealership after they changed his interest rate AFTER he signed some paperwork, and an A.I. startup that's looking to pay people to masturbate.
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How am I supposed to get anything done today with this holiday weekend still lingering?
Turned the central AC on yesterday and I can't wait to get home and languish in the cooler temps in my basement.
In the news this morning, the wild video of a paraglider getting hit by a plane, Hooters are desperately trying to rebrand as a "family friendly" restaurant, a couple of guys got into a fight over car parts that ended up with one of them getting killed, and a woman gets killed by a patio umbrella!
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals yesterday thanks to an impressive performance from The Miz, the Knicks sweep the Cavs out of the playoffs and move on to the NBA Finals, the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Canadiens in overtime, and the results of the Indy 500 & the Coca-Cola 600.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, the latest on the upcoming A.I. version of Ozzy Osbourne.
Elsewhere in sports, the Enhanced Olympics were this weekend and kind of disappointing, Lionel Messi suffers an injury just before the start of the World Cup, and a tennis player has a bathroom emergency in the middle of a match.
If you're in the market for a new job, we talked about a list of lazy jobs that actually pay really well. And a new A.I. translator that can apparently turn your animal's sounds into human language.
Check out this cat that survived a fall from a 14-story apartment. Police in California helped deliver a woman's baby in a parking lot. And an absolutely heart-wrenching story about a Veteran who had to abandon his dog at a fire station.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a criminal that tried to hide in a chimney, a dog that shot a woman with a shotgun, a guy who claims that a Lyft driver used A.I. to fake damage to their vehicle, and a couple of schools in Tennessee who held their graduation ceremonies in a torrential downpour.
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Another week in the books & a long, holiday weekend coming right up!
We should see the weather warm up to almost 80° by Sunday, and into the upper 80's by Memorial Day.
And speaking of the upcoming holiday, we had a bunch of Memorial Day stats & info on the show this morning, including our favorite side dishes for our grill-out, an update on the holiday travel, and some things you may not know about Memorial Day.
In the news this morning, the latest on the rampant fraud in Minnesota, the death of NASCAR legend Kyle Busch, parents who blindfolded their own children & abandoned them in the woods in Portugal, a teacher in #Florida has been fired after tying a makeshift noose around the neck of a black doll in her classroom, and the Wisconsin State Fair is going to debut a massive Ferris Wheel this year.
In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Dodgers tonight, the Knicks beat the Cavs last night to take a 2-0 series lead, the eleven days off didn't help the Carolina Hurricanes as they got destroyed by Montreal last night in the NHL playoffs, the Bears definitely seem like they're leaving Chicago, the Indiana Fever get warned by the WNBA, and Kevin Harvick headlines the newest HOF class in NASCAR.
We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend. Plus, Ozzy may be dead…but there's a digital version of him coming in the near future.
Elsewhere in sports, an Eagles linebacker gets popped for speeding & reckless driving, the St. Louis Cardinals now have a special "Tarps Off" section at their ballpark, and the Wienermobiles will once again race later today to kick off the Indy 500 weekend.
In Denver, a K9 officer is calling it a career after helping to seize over $1 million in illegal narcotics during her career, and an officer in Tennessee is being recognized for his bravery after saving a family from a burning home.
Doc joined us just after 8am for this week's Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former McDonald's manager who's in some legal trouble after contaminating her ex-gf's French fries, a couple renting an apartment in Michigan say their landlord came by to do some repairs and instead had sex with a woman in their living room, a #FloridaTeacher who encouraged students to slap a classmate for being too chatty, and another #FloridaTeacher who got wasted at school.
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I think I'm done for the week.
After spending 7 hours digging a massive hole in my backyard for this permanent firepit & filling it in with rock & sand(all by hand, mind you)…then weeding/mowing/edging the lawn yesterday for 5 hours…I'm wiped out.
There's a nap in my future this afternoon for sure.
In the news this morning, a couple in Pennsylvania allegedly killed their own newborn child one day after it was born, the Tennessee school board member who called a student "hot" has now been charged with assault, Dunkin Donuts is releasing it's 48oz bucket drink nationwide tomorrow, and according to a former CIA scientist, the US Government knows about FOUR separate alien species that have all landed on Earth.
In sports, the Brewers completed the sweep of the Cubs yesterday with more stellar pitching, the OKC Thunder evened-up their series with the Spurs at 1-1 after a win last night, the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Colorado Avalanche in game one of that series, Aaron Rodgers confirms that this coming season will be his final NFL season, and Pete Crow-Armstong gets fined an undisclosed amount after an interaction with a fan.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped the series finale of "The Boys". Plus, a big mental mistake by Jeff Probst on last night's "Survivor Season 50" finale. And the latest person to reveal the amount of money they make on residuals is Ray Romano.
No Office Cora today as she's out sick…but we still hooked you up with some stuff to do in the 715 this weekend.
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who got upset and wanted a refund on their Dominos order….AFTER they ate it all.
And it's "Hypothetical Thursday"!!! Brian's question for Jean was: " "
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Check out this therapy dog that was just recognized for helping first responders with their mental wellness. And a 99 year-old woman just became the oldest person to crowd surf when the crowd hoisted her up at a Brantley Gilbert show in Texas!
Elsewhere in sports, the betting odds on Conor McGregor aren't very good…so you could have a nice payday if you want to put some money on him, we looked at the recent "Tarps Off" trend at MLB games, and speaking of MLB games….check out this dude who OBVIOUSLY lost his fantasy football league and had to pay up in a very unique way.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some high schoolers who were served baked dirt at lunch, a woman in Delaware who was stashing Dollar Tree items in her child's stroller and then pepper-sprayed employees after they caught her, a woman who was busted stealing oatmeal cream pies from the same location TWICE, a #FloridaWoman who threw feces at her own father during an argument, and another #FloridaWoman who got REALLY drunk off Fireball & drove across a golf course.
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Happy Hump Day, everyone!
After a gloomy day yesterday, it looks like we'll get plenty of sun and temps in the mid 60's today.
Which is good, because my lawn needs some serious attention.
Today we had another round of "One Gotta Go Wednesday". The topic was decades of music. 70's - 80's - 90's - or 2000 to 2010. Which one's gotta go?
In the news this morning, changes are coming to your Google search bar, a child in Wisconsin is dead after a skid steer accident, a guy in Texas drove his Cyber truck into a lake, a dude in Maryland set off fireworks inside of a Walmart as a distraction while he tried stealing a bunch of jewelry, and several people got stabbed on a beach in Rhode Island yesterday.
In sports, the Brewers dominated the Cubs again last night to take over 1st place in the NL Central, the Knicks rallied from a 22-point deficit in the 4th quarter to force overtime where they would outscore the Cavs for a win in the first game of the Eastern Conference finals last night, the NHL Playoffs continue tonight, Jason Kidd is out as the head coach in Dallas, Adam Foote is out as the head coach of the Canucks, and Rashee Rice violated his probation and now has to do some jail time.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the perfect male & female bodies.
A bunch of students in California are working to save a wildfire area, a British cop on vacation in Nashville jumped in to help an American police officer who was being assaulted by a suspect that had a hold of his gun, and Sir Jumps-A-Lot doesn't actually jump at all.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is planning to expand it's international schedule in 2027, Jaxon Smith-Njigba gets the wrong trophy, and Joey Chestnut slaps a guy at bartime!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy dancing in the middle of the road with a rare turtle, a woman who gave birth in a courtroom while handcuffed, a kid who called 911 on his mom while she was driving drunk, & a graduation ceremony that used A.I. to announce the names of the grads.
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Holy wind, Batman. It was crazy this morning when I got up. I'm sure there's a bunch of branches down in my backyard right now.
Along with all the dog shit.
In the news this morning, a couple of Americans were arrested after jumping into Punch the monkey's exhibit, a deadly shooting at a mosque in San Diego, Mark Fuhrman has died at age 74, and a tourist from New Zealand took a swim in the Trevi fountain.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs last night, Montreal beat Buffalo in game seven of the Eastern semifinals of the NHL playoffs, the Spurs beat the Thunder in game one of the NBA Western Conference finals, and the Nationals have banned a fan after they showed a racist banner at a recent game.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Wheel of Fortune has plans to celebrate America's 250th later this summer, and a main character in the new "Harry Potter" TV series has decided to leave the show after the first season.
If you could freeze time…would you do something illegal?
Check out this kid who saved up his allowance money to purchase a 3D printer to start his own business. And take a look at this guy who got a kidney donation from his older sister that saved his life.
Elsewhere in sports, the Super Bowl is heading to Nashville in 2030, the NFL Draft is coming to the Twin Cities in 2028, the NFL is defending all the games on streaming platforms, and Brendan Sorsby files an injunction against the NCAA.
According to a new survey, America's favorite chain pizza is Pizza Hut…beating out Domino's & several others.
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who did a bunch of damage to his neighbor's house after he ripped a motion light off the outside of the home, criminals in California are apparently hiding cameras in people's bushes so they can rob them more efficiently, a senior prank involving a water gun almost ended with a kid getting shot by police, and a guy in California who blew up his house after it was sold at auction.
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What a batshit crazy weekend!
I actually got a short nap on Friday before my 50th Birthday party that night, which helped…because I was out WAY past my normal bedtime. 11pm & I just don't mix anymore.
Saturday was an absolutely spectacular day for a charity motorcycle ride…and yesterday was my first ever parade as an Oktoberfest Grenadier.
I'm pooped!
Back to work this morning with LOTS to talk about, including what's on TV today/tonight, rock stars with NO tattoos, male cleavage becoming a "thing", and 21% of people who DON'T do this.
In the news this morning, Pabst is discontinuing production of Schlitz beer, the African stork seen in Wisconsin just got a new home, the lead singer of Dr. Hook passed away at age 76, a recent survey on how safe people feel when it comes to cruise ships, a wild video of a car YEETING in Fond du Lac, everyone survived after a couple of jets collided, and apparently the Hantavirus can remain in human sperm for up to six years!
In sports, the Brew Crew took 2-out-of-3 from the Twinkies this weekend, the Cavs beat the Pistons in game seven last night to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals in the NBA, SGA is the MVP for the second year in a row, game seven between Montreal & Buffalo is tonight, the Vegas Golden Knights get penalized for skipping media availability, Ronda Rousey gets a win over the weekend, and Jake Paul's reaction to the Conor McGregor announcement.
Hero stuff right here as a man helped save a woman & her child after their SUV ended up in a pond, and a burnt kitten gets saved.
Elsewhere in sports, the results of yesterday's NASCAR All-Star race…along with the results of the Preakness & the PGA Championship. Plus, Aaron Rodgers is coming back for another year with the Steelers, and strippers in Montreal are planning a strike during the Formula-1 Canadian Grand Prix weekend.
Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Weird foods edition. A SPAM hot dog? Asparagus flavored ice cream? Or wasp cookies?
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about another issue with Waymo vehicles, a #FloridaMan who blew "sugar"(aka FENTANYL) in a cop's face, a woman in Arizona who was selling land mines, and a septic truck that got destroyed by a train!
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Here we are on a Friday…my birthday! Big one today as I turn 50!! Somehow I haven't died…yet.
Busy morning with a lot of b-day texts/calls/messages, but we still found some time to talk about plenty of other shit happening.
In the news this morning, the latest on a construction worker in Madison who fell off a building, a British man with hantavirus that was supposed to be in quarantine was found at an Italian bar, Kouri Richins gets sentenced, and Britney Spears is out of rehab and up to her old tricks again?
In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice 7-1 win over the Padres yesterday, the NBA Playoffs continue tonight with a couple of games, the NHL Playoffs had two games last night, the Oilers fire their head coach, and the World Cup is going to have a halftime show at the final match in July.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Talked about some new music releases, and we discussed Adam McKay's recent comments about white liberals.
A new study reveals that we're winning the fight against litter, a 72 year-old nurse finally graduates college, and a couple of teens save a guy's life after he had a heart attack while changing a flat tire.
Doc joined us just after 8am for another racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
What would you do if you found $30,000 in a fanny pack at a gas station? This #FloridaMan returned it to it's original owner. And a judge in California is doing the Lord's work!
Elsewhere in sports, Garrick Higgo is late for his tee time, a Miller Lite soccer ball just in time for the World Cup, and the Rousey/Carano fight is tomorrow on Netflix!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who keeps his gun in his kid's diaper bag, a high school water polo team, an underage DUI in Kentucky, a lost Bitcoin password, & a helicopter landing in a city park for some prom pics.
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Another gorgeous day with a high of 75° and plenty of sunshine!
Big weekend ahead with my 50th Birthday party tomorrow night, Big Bikes on Saturday, and on Sunday…my wife & I attend our first parade as Oktoberfest Grenadiers!
Busy, busy, busy!
We started the morning off with the OG "Thursday Song"….along with Pat McCurdy's brief cover of the original.
We asked each other hypothetical questions for "Hypothetical Thursday".
Brian's question for Jean was: "Everyone on earth takes a private vote by pressing a red or blue button. If more than 50% of people press the blue button, everyone survives. If less than 50% of people press the blue button, only people who pressed the red button survive. Which button would you press?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "What is on your bucket list?"
And Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Hantavirus cruise ship, another cruise ship in France is dealing with a stomach-flu outbreak, Alex Murdaugh is getting a new trial, a Wisconsin babysitter who left several children in a hot car while getting her nails done gets a plea deal, and the latest on the Watertown school board decision.
In sports, the Brewers blew a stellar start by the Miz & lost to the Padres last night. And speaking of the Miz, he once again left the game with some cramping. We talked about last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action and looked at the upcoming schedules. The Royals & White Sox game last night got delayed when a fan fell into the bullpen. And speaking of schedules, the NFL dumped out a bunch of it's games yesterday…ahead of tonight's official schedule release.
We discussed what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at Netflix's upfront presentation of it's new stuff.
An ice cream truck in Massachusetts is going viral for being kind to children(that's all it takes?).
Elsewhere in sports, the Maple Leafs fired their head coach, Katherine Legge is trying for a two-fer, The Big Dumper breaks his hitless streak after showering in his uniform, the NJ Transit prices for the World Cup continue to come down, and the Enhanced Games are coming up next weekend!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who allegedly found a dead rat in his Monster Energy can, a family that claims they can't leave their house because of a swarm of bees, a dad in Pennsylvania who got arrested for leaving his kid in the car while he played Spooky Spins at a convenience store, and a woman who stole a bottle of wine by shoving it into one of her body cavities.
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More extremely nice weather the rest of this week…maybe some showers & thunderstorms this weekend!
Wednesday means it's time to get over the hump and get ready for a very busy Friday/Saturday/Sunday!
In the news this morning, the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship, a mayor in California is a Chinese spy, RIP to Donald Gibb, more info on the tragic death of a man at the Denver airport, and the Canvas hack has come to an end.
In sports, the Brewers won their fifth in a row last night by beating the Padres, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action along with a look at tonight's match-ups, both Brandon Clarke & Jason Collins(NBA players) have died, and Daryl Morey is out in Philly as the 76ers GM.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Brian gave a glowing review to a movie he watched on Netflix yesterday(Alone). Plus, a musical about Weird Al is coming soon!
An interesting look at two VERY different commencement speeches. One that mentions A.I. And another that pays off student loans.
And speaking of A.I., is Brian softening his stance on A.I.? Also…this might be the next big threat when it comes to putting your entire life online.
Elsewhere in sports, Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy is out of the hospital, the charges against the guy who killed the Goudreau brothers will stand, a Tiger Woods' prescription records will be turned over to prosecutors.
We played an "Iconic Horror Movie-edition" of One Gotta Go Wednesday - Friday the 13th. A Nightmare on Elm St. Halloween. Texas Chainsaw Massacre.
And check out this mom's rant about Car Ranch!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Alabama who shot her husband to death because he was annoying her, a motorcycle that somehow ended up on a street pole, a woman who robbed a bank in California without any attempt to disguise her appearance, and an all-you-can-eat buffet in Spain that had to start charging people a "vomit fee".
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Another beautiful day in the neighborhood with warm temps & plenty of sunshine.
In the news this morning, a nationwide recall on chocolate, one of the owners of the Bucks is allegedly getting blackmailed, the student who got called "hot" by an adult member of a school board in Tennessee reprimands the entire board, the guy who shot up the White House Correspondents' dinner pleads "not guilty", and a wild scene in Massachusetts yesterday involving a guy shooting at random people in broad daylight.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Padres tonight, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL playoff action along with a look at tonight's line-up, Nate MacKinnon takes a puck to the face, Wemby doesn't get suspended by the league for his elbow, and the Bucks are apparently "Open for business" when it comes to Giannis.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, NBC & FOX make announcements about what they've got lined up for their fall schedules.
Did you mess up Mother's Day??? How about a redo?
Elsewhere in sports, Adrian Peterson is going into the Vikings Ring of Honor this coming season, the NFL has already leaked out a few games on the schedule, and a star running back from Missouri gets shot at a concert.
A woman is reunited with her lost cat after going missing for seven months, and a firefighter who helped deliver a baby years ago is invited to her high school graduation!
Have you seen the Apocalypse Early Warning System? It tracks private jets around the world and could signal the end of the world if a large number of jets suddenly flees the big cities.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers, Bucks & Packers.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some stolen hot dogs in #Florida, a disgusting onion, a couple that discovered a stranger living in their basement, and a mayor in Georgia that fired an entire police department.
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Hope everyone had a nice Mother's Day! We enjoyed a spectacular brunch at The Vintage Kitchen yesterday.
Up next, my 50th Birthday party on Friday!
Back to work today and in the news, the latest on the hantavirus cruise ship, an officer in Wisconsin shot & killed a man at Fleet Farm in Oshkosh, an African stork has been spotted in Wisconsin recently, and a deadly incident involving a Frontier Airlines plane.
The Brewers completed a sweep of the Yankees this weekend, but lost Brandon Lockridge to the IL after he crashed into the wall. A recap of this weekend's NBA & NHL Playoffs along with a look at tonight's schedule, and Shane Van Gisbergen continues his dominance on road courses in NASCAR by winning at Watkins Glen yesterday.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the movies & shows we watched over the weekend. Plus, some highlights from the Netflix Roast of Kevin Hart last night, and a new record-setting win on the Price is Right!
A fantastic story about a couple of foster parents in the Detroit area who are being rewarded with a new home after years of fostering children. And speaking of kids, check out this 7 year-old who helped save a classmate who was choking!
Elsewhere in sports, legendary Braves manager Bobby Cox passed away earlier this weekend, the results of UFC 238, and the NFL will officially drop next season's schedule on Thursday night.
According to a recent study, certain kinds of anxiety can help you live longer.
We talked about a new trend among Russian men…where they intentionally get cauliflower ears to make people think they're MMA fighters.
Last week, we had a Guardians fan steal a baseball from a little girl. This week, a Guardians fan tries to catch a foul ball but spills his beer all over a woman sitting next to him instead.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a hospital in Canada with an ant infestation, gas thieves are using a new tactic to steal your gasoline, a 28 year-old woman was impersonating a high school student for two weeks before being caught, & an update on a guy who stole a bunch of diamonds and swallowed several of them.
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Another work week in the books, so let's finish strong today!
We've got warmer weather ahead…and it's Mother's Day on Sunday.
We had a bunch of Mom's Day stuff this morning including some stats & info on America's spending habits for the holiday, a "Coolest Soccer Mom" contest, and a list of the best TV Moms of all time.
In the news this morning, a wild video of a rabid beaver attacking a family that was fishing in NJ, the latest on the hantavirus cruise…including a woman's TikTok rant about a new pandemic…and speaking of cruises…we obviously talked about the newest pics & videos of Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel & former NFL reporter Dianna Russini renting a boat a few years ago. Also in the news, a cyber-attack on multiple school systems & universities!
We let you know what's on the boob tube this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music to pick up as well!
Did you see Ryan Seacrest's face? He's the latest celebrity with a much different look than what we've become accustomed to…and speaking of celebs, did you see that Jaime Pressly is now joining Shannon Elizabeth & others on OnlyFans????
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Yankees tonight, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoffs along with a look at the upcoming games on the schedule, the Badgers/Notre Dame game at Lambeau Field gets a kick-off time, and Aaron Rodgers is apparently going to play for the Steelers again this upcoming season.
Cool story about a small town in Minnesota(St. James) that recently hosted a donkey basketball fundraiser for local emergency responders. Students, teachers, and first responders played a basketball game while riding on donkeys and they wound up raising $4,000 to help pay for new CPR devices for the community. And a bunch of students in Australia rescued an injured man during a remote hike!
Elsewhere in sports, the NCAA men's & women's tournaments get one step close to expanding, Brian's BFF Johnny "F-ing" Damon gets inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, and the outrageous prices for World Cup tickets! Even the President thinks it's out of control.
Doc joined us just after 8am for a new NASCAR racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who recently got a DUI - droning under the influence, a cross-dressing neighbor from hell in NYC, a woman in West Virginia who chased down & shot at a driver who ran over a chicken that was outside her home, a death row inmate that claims to be immortal, and a #FloridaWoman who thought someone was breaking into her house…only to discover a couple of gators fighting on her porch.
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It was downright chilly yesterday.
I had my hood up while picking up dog shit in my backyard.
Brrrrrr!
Thankfully, warmer temps this weekend with highs in the 70's expected.
Started the morning with the Andy Hughes version of "The Thursday Song", and in the news today, the death of Ted Turner….a Wisconsin woman is accused of defrauding Medicaid for over $2 million…the United States is monitoring several passengers who were on the hantavirus cruise ship…the Epstein suicide note is released…Tanner Horner gets sentenced…and the Pope gets hung up on!
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cardinals yesterday…a look at last night's NBA & NHL Playoff scores along with tonight's schedule…the Bucks introduced their new head coach yesterday and talked about the future of Giannis with the team…and the Kentucky Derby winner will NOT be running in the Preakness.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching.
Had another "Karen of the Day". This one was REALLY annoying. Like nails on a chalkboard!
A tow truck driver in Canada recently rescued a moose that had become trapped in a frozen lake…a couple of pet goats helped save their owner's life after a tornado…and a 4 year-old is credited with saving her grandmother's life after she fell & became disoriented.
Elsewhere in sports, Brendan Sorsby's alleged betting activity is being investigated by a bunch of organizations, and the NFL appears to be close to signing a new CBA with their referees.
It's Hypothetical Thursday, and Brian's question for Jean was: "You discover that your wonderful one-year-old child is, because of a mix-up at the hospital, not yours. What would you do? Would you want to exchange the child to try to correct the mistake?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather win $50,000 or let your best friend win $500,000"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about her recent trip to Nashville! She also let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who got busted for DUI after officers found a beer can in her Happy Meal cup, a man found out that his mother's dead body was being used for bomb testing, a couple of women in Missouri robbed their father's bar, a Delta passenger couldn't find anyone to help him at the customer service desk, so he took matters into his own hands, and a woman in Kentucky allegedly gave a toddler a tattoo.
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Happy Hump Day, yo! Staying chilly today before warming up tomorrow & Friday. Gonna get back into the 70's this weekend.
In the news this morning, the latest on that cruise ship that's dealing with a deadly hantavirus outbreak, a recall on potato chips, a warning about a new scam involving the IRS, a missing hotel owner is found inside of a crocodile, and possible refunds from the IRS from the Covid era could be waiting for you!
In sports, the Brewers & Cardinals got postponed yesterday due to weather and will now make up that game in July, reliever Angel Zerpa's season is done as he'll be getting Tommy John surgery, the Brew Crew revealed their plans for a 25th Anniversary celebration of Am-Fam Field, and we also looked at last night's NBA & NHL playoff action along with a rundown of tonight's games.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching. Plus, more concerts are coming to the big screens.
Elsewhere in sports, Stefon Diggs gets a "not guilty" verdict in his alleged assault case, soccer star Neymar is being investigated, and the Beer Skate sold out…unless you want to spend a bunch of money online for one.
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who is really upset about losing out on shotgun, and we also played "One Gotta Go Wednesday" - Music edition this morning.
Great story about a woman with MS who just became the first person in a wheelchair to complete the entire 1,000km Munda Biddi Trail, and another great story about a woman who was recently reunited with a CPS caseworker that helped her two decades ago while she was still in foster care.
Do you like soccer? Do you need money? There's a new job that is looking to pay someone to watch the World Cup…while being watched themselves.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who allegedly kicked a child at a youth football game, people in China who are creating A.I. versions of their ex-partners, a popular squishy toy that exploded and burned a child's face, a drunk woman who tried to mow down a kid with her car, and a school director in Arkansas who was running a child Fight Club.
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From May the 4th…to Cinco de Mayo! On a Taco Tuesday, no less! The first time that's happened since 2020.
Thankfully, things are back to normal now & we can legally leave our house for tacos & margs.
In the news this morning, the latest on Rudy Guliani, another deadly cruise ship is being refused permission to dock, a massive recall on frozen pizza sold at Walmart, and a wild video of a United Airlines plane hitting a delivery truck.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Cardinals last night in Jackson Churio's return, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL Playoffs along with a look at tonight's games, the Packers sign Tyrod Taylor as a backup QB, the Tigers' Tarik Skubal is getting a procedure done on his pitching elbow, and the Orlando Magic have fired their head coach.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. In case you missed it, Dolly Parton cancels her Vegas residency due to health concerns.
With today being Cinco de Mayo, it's a great day to save some money if you're going out to eat, so here's a list of some of the deals you can take advantage of.
Great story about a restaurant in Ohio that took all of it's employees to the Bahamas(can you imagine?)…and a horse that got swept away during a flood gets rescued.
Elsewhere in sports, Yankees broadcaster John Sterling dies, and a coach of an Under-14 baseball team fights an umpire on the field.
Rolling Stone recently put together a list of the top 100 guitar solos of all time, so we talked about that.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a running car and drove it to the sheriff's office to admit his crime, another #FloridaMan who got naked and threatened people on a beach with a drill, and a #FloridaWoman who intentionally ran over a bunch of baby ducklings with her vehicle.
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Back to work with some nice, warm weather today…before cooler temps return.
In the news this morning, Rudy Guliani is in the hospital in critical condition, Spirit Airlines is no more…but one guy tried to crowd-fund enough money to purchase the company, and Great White gets scratched from the Kentucky Derby…ending Brian's hope of getting rich on long odds.
In sports, the Brewers dropped a game to the Nationals yesterday, a recap of the NHL & NBA Playoffs along with a look at tonight's games, and Chase Elliott gets another win yesterday.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, Olivia Wilde responds after pictures of her looking a bit off went viral, and the Oscars have made some rule changes to deal with A.I.
Great story about a dog that recently got rescued from a tiny ledge on a high-rise building after being trapped for two days, and a baby eaglet gets emergency surgery to remove a fish hook.
Today is May The 4th, so we looked at a list of deals you can take advantage of today. Plus, a list of some GIANT roadside attractions to look for on your next road trip.
Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Kentucky Derby, and did you see Malik Willis' first pitch? Just a bit outside…Plus, an EMT recently needed an EMT for himself after taking a foul ball to the mommy/daddy button!
Check out this mom who's got a unique take on kids & sharing.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who set her boyfriend's house on fire, a #FloridaMan who tried to phone a friend with his shoe, a #FloridaCouple who are in big trouble for burning a drone that crashed in their backyard, and an increase in Bigfoot-related sightings are happening in Ohio.
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Friday is finally here and the warmer temps are on the way this weekend. Back into the 70's on Sunday!
In the news this morning, a $2 million-winning Powerball ticket was recently sold in Sparta, a recall on certain Thermos containers, Britney Spears gets charged for driving under the influence, an update on Ving Rhames…who collapsed at a restaurant yesterday…and a list of which states allow you to get an "ASSMAN" license plate.
In sports, the Brewers destroyed the D-Backs to take two out of three from Arizona, a look at last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and a peek at tonight's schedule, the latest on the LIV Golf league, and Lukas Van Ness gets his fifth-year option picked up by the Packers.
We talked about what's on the boob-tube this weekend and what's new on the big screen this weekend. Plus, another TV star from the 90's is revealing how much money she makes on residuals from her hit show.
Elsewhere in sports, a wild story is developing around the death of NASCAR legend Greg Biffle, and with the Kentucky Derby tomorrow, we looked at how they name the horses…and ran down a list of some of the most interesting names in Derby history.
Speaking of lists…today is May 1st, so we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward in the next month…including what's going to be in theaters, new TV shows, major sporting events, and the holidays!
Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
We also got an update on Ed Bambas…the guy who was working full-time at a grocery store after retiring from his GM job.
Plus, a new "Karen of the Day"!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen fire truck, a JP Morgan executive who is accused of sexually abusing a male subordinate, a popular streamer gets run over by a car while walking across the country, and a former Chick-Fil-A employee in Texas allegedly stole $80,000 by faking mac-n-cheese orders!
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Here we are on a Thursday! The unofficial start to the weekend. Looking like some cooler temps today & tomorrow before warming up this weekend. I put our plants in the garage just in case.
In the news this morning, Ridglan Farms is selling almost 1,000 beagles to a rescue group, a 17.3mph speed limit in Appleton is going viral, actor Sam Neill is now cancer free after a five-year battle, a passenger on a Delta flight refuses to get off their phone, and the MN couple who assaulted a TPUSA reporter are hit with federal charges.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the D-Backs last night, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL Playoff games along with a look at tonight's schedule. New anti-tanking rules are coming from the NBA, Caitlin Clark is going to be releasing a children's book, and the first scratch from the Kentucky Derby
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed a list of TV Quotes that people utter every day.
And it's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could...would you bury your pet in a pet semetary?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you be killed immediately at the beginning of a zombie apocalypse, or live through it?"
No Office Cora this morning as she's on her way to Nashville with a bunch of listeners. But we still hooked you up with three things to do in the 715 this weekend.
The newest "maxxing" trend involves a very particular kind of salad.
Check out this piano prodigy who's going to make history as one of the youngest performers at Carnegie Hall. And a therapy dog in Hawaii is extremely popular with first responders.
Elsewhere in sports, the LIV Golf league might be folding sooner rather than later as the Saudi Public Investment Fund is pulling it's financial support, the new CEO In NASCAR takes over, and a recent tennis match got interrupted by some very loud sex.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a viral social media post about sharks swimming towards the Great Lakes, a scary new feature coming for all brand-new vehicles in the U.S., another possible side-effect for Ozempic & other weight-loss drugs, a Taco Bell employee who took his job a bit too seriously and shot at some customers, and a #FloridaWoman who was smearing her poop all over the neighborhood.
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Happy Hump Day, yo! Not bad today with a high in the low 60's expected before cooling off the next few days. If you already bought some outdoor plants, you may want to keep an eye on the forecast the next few nights and bring those plants inside!
In the news this morning, more from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting…including a teacher in Kaukauna who is on leave after a post on social media about the assassination attempt, the guy who was seen calmly eating his food while the shooting occurred has been identified…while people are still trying to figure out who was the woman "stealing" wine bottles…plus, a conspiracy theory about the shooter that's gaining traction on the internet. Also in the news, the FBI is executing search warrants at a bunch of Minneapolis daycare centers accused of fraud.
In sports, the Brewers beat the brakes off the Diamondbacks last night, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff action along with a look at tonight's schedule of games. The Phillies become the 2nd MLB team to fire their manager this season, and the NCAA March Madness tournament is going to officially expand next year.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and check out the staggering amount of money the cast of "Friends" makes in residuals from the show.
The La Crosse River Clean-up is next Saturday, and you can sign up to help online at rivercleanuplacrosse.com. The one in Milwaukee just happened and they officially set a Guinness World Record for the largest multi-location river clean-up! Also, check out these students who saved a bunch of lives when their bus driver suffered a medical emergency!
Elsewhere in sports, Damon Jones pleads guilty in that basketball gambling case, an NCAA QB could be in big trouble for gambling on games, and the Steelers have made a move to keep Aaron Rodgers with the team for next season.
Today is "One Gotta Go Wednesday" - Condiment edition! Ketchup, mustard, mayo, or relish?
We talked about the latest credit card scam, and also jammed out to this pop-punk song a guy made using his pregnant wife's text messages. It's a banger!
Plus, a poll about our favorite uses for A.I., and a Cleveland Guardians fan who stole a baseball from a little girl is getting absolutely dragged online.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Confederate Memorial Day celebration in Alabama is NOT well-received, five dead bald eagles in Michigan, a woman in Massachusetts who attacked police with bees, and the Scientologists are locking down their buildings to prevent the recent spate of speed-runs.
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Bit of rain early this morning, clouds for most of the day with a high of 60° expected.
In the news this morning, the man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' dinner gets charged, a bunch of guns & ammunition are stolen from a sporting goods store in Star Prairie, the latest on the "street takeovers" in Milwaukee, and the Minocqua Brewing Company is getting some backlash on the internet.
In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series against the Diamondbacks tonight, an update on the NBA & NHL Playoffs, Cooper Flagg wins the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, and Nikola Jokic & Julius Randle get fined for their scuffle from this past weekend.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jamie Ding finally gets beat on Jeopardy, and are movie tickets REALLY going for $50????
Elsewhere in sports, Tyler Reddick signs an extension, Chris Simms is out at NBC's "Sunday Night Football" broadcast, and LIV Golf postpones an upcoming tournament.
A woman is going viral for her gardening partner, and a bunch of students are hosting "No Phone" parties to try & disconnect from the internet & social media.
We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show and rather than discuss the Brewers/Packers/Bucks/Badgers…we asked him a bunch of questions to try and determine how "Wisco" he is.
Trivia nights are very popular, but in some big cities, they're waning in popularity…and are being replaced by nude drawing.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a baby born on a Delta flight, a woman gets convicted of throwing dynamite at her sleeping boyfriend, and some #FloridaTeens who rode a lawnmower into a Target store.
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Rain today…a bit cooler this entire week with highs right around 60°.
As we get back to work this morning, we both recapped our weekends. Brian was busy with Pat McCurdy on Friday night and emceeing the "Beverages & Bites" festival on Saturday. Jean spent the weekend helping with some yard work as part of the Habitat For Humanity's "Neighbor's Day".
In the news this morning, the latest on the shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner over the weekend, a brewery in Wisconsin is going viral for their posts about the President, Trader Joes is getting sued because their coffee allegedly doesn't have enough caffeine, and the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese championships were held this weekend in Dodgeville!
In sports, the Brewers managed a win over the Pirates yesterday after losing their previous four games, a look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, the T-Wolves are going to be without two of their top players for awhile, and Carson Hocevar gets his first Cup series win yesterday at Talladega!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching over the weekend.
A round of "Did You Know" this morning…including a MASSIVE beaver dam in Canada. And some interesting stats about Blockbuster video.
The #1 pick in the NFL Draft last week was Fernando Mendoza, and he's making even more news with his recent donation to the National MS Society in honor of his mother. And a guy in Boston nearly drowned after jumping into a freezing river to save his dog.
And speaking of dogs…and the NFL draft. Please tell me you've seen the pooch who just wanted his spot on the couch back!!! It's hilarious!
Elsewhere in sports, the Red Sox cleaned house over the weekend, the NHL Winter Classic is going to be on New Years Eve in Utah, and Sabastian Sawe breaks the 2-hour marathon barrier.
A waitress is going viral for her video about a family that sent their meals back SIX times! And check out this incredible celebration by a soccer club & it's fans when they get a promotion.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaWoman who tried to get her Tesla to drive her home on autopilot, a cop that's being investigated for allegedly racing his cop car against another vehicle, a Chinese food restaurant in Louisiana that's in some trouble after they were caught storing roadkill in a restaurant freezer, and a missing woman in Mexico who was hard to find because of the pics they used on her "missing poster".
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Hello, Friday! Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow before heading into the 70's on Sunday.
Got a Pat McCurdy show tonight at the Alpine Inn and tomorrow it's the Between the Bluffs Beverages & Bites Festival at the Festgrounds!
In the news this morning, a massive dead snake is dumped on the side of a highway in Iowa, a reclassification of marijuana, an investigation into the dead & missing scientists, and more pics of Mike Vrabel & Dianna Russini.
In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Tigers yesterday, a look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, a recap of the first round of the NFL Draft, and the Bucks seem to have found their new head coach.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a glimpse at some of the new music coming out today.
Elsewhere in sports, Wemby is traveling with the Spurs this weekend while trying to recover from his concussion, and Derrick White wins the NBA Sportsmanship award.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
Some rules have changed recently, and you may be a Canadian citizen now!
If you're looking for a snack later this afternoon, today is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day". Maybe a tray of those in the oven?
Cool story about a group of dads in Atlanta trying to encourage their kids to read more, and a wonderful story about a rooster that raised a bunch of money for a family in need in Alabama.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted a Subway employee, a nature festival that had to clarify that it's NOT a nudist festival, a woman in Texas who was mailing drugs to prison inmates hidden in bibles, a guy suspected of arson arrived at the police station for questioning with singed eyebrows, and a former "druggie" in NYC is suing Amazon for selling him whip-its.
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Another warm one today with showers likely this afternoon & into the overnight!
We started things off with The Thursday Song(as we always do on Thursday mornings) and we asked each other Hypothetical Questions.
Brian's question for Jean was: "You live in a haunted house that you can't move out of. Would you rather have ghosts that you can only see? Or ghosts you can only hear?"
Jean's question for Brian was:
Office Cora also joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Her Hypothetical Question for us was: " "
In the news this mornings, "Storage Wars" cast member Darrell Sheets apparently took his own life yesterday, Spirit Airlines is looking for a government lifeline, a chemical leak in West Virginia kills two people & injures 19 others, and a "Day After Tomorrow" situation may actually be happening in the Atlantic Ocean.
In sports, the Brew Crew lost to the Tigers last night, but the Mets won and broke their 12-game losing streak! A look at the NBA & NHL Playoffs, the Sixth Man of the Year award is going to San Antonio, and the NFL Draft officially begins tonight.
We talked about what's on TV and what we've been watching lately. Plus, the first "stars" for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" get released.
Elsewhere in sports, Mike Vrabel is apparently going to seek counseling now, and the Kansas City Royals are teaming up with Hallmark(yes, that Hallmark) to build a new stadium.
A touching story about a beloved dog that got adopted as part of a woman's dying wish, and a charity in England is pairing the elderly with people who own supercars so they can take them for a spin.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Ohio who recently got a DUI and claimed that she needed the alcohol to stay awake, a bakery in Buffalo is getting roasted online for their "sabre-bread", a family in China choose to create an A.I. clone of a woman's son rather than tell her that he died, a #FloridaWoman bought an electric wheelchair and it exploded in her driveway, and something called "stealth pork" is going viral.
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Got kinda warm yesterday! Looking at even warmer temps in the forecast today with a high of 83° expected.
In the news this morning, a University of Wisconsin scientist allegedly tried to poison a coworker, Dave Mason of "Traffic" is dead at age 79, a man has been charged in connection with the deadly shooting in Louisiana earlier this week, researchers believe they have more evidence of the location of Noah's Ark, and a recall on thousands of Harley-Davidsons.
In sports, the Brewers got a big win over Detroit last night, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL Playoff scores, plus…Wemby suffers a concussion…and a delay during the Kings game because of broken glass. Former Badger John Blackwell is headed to Duke, and Mike Vrabel finally speaks to the media.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching lately. Plus, Jeopardy is getting another spin-off!
Today is Earth Day, so make sure you do something nice for the planet, okay?
A utility worker is being praised for saving a child's life after he saved the kid from wandering into traffic on a busy road. And check out these lucky students who got a very special ride to their prom last weekend.
In another edition of "One Gotta Go Wednesday", we picked which buddy cop franchise can be eliminated from this group: Lethal Weapon. Beverly Hills Cop. Bad Boys. Rush Hour.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming NFL draft, former Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin will have a new gig this fall, Billy Donovan is out in Chicago, and a breakdown of the WrestleMania stats that have a lot of people pissed off!
Yesterday, we learned that Grant Bilse doesn't know how to polka, so we decided to come up with a list of questions to ask him next Tuesday to determine how "Wisco" he truly is.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have an extremely interesting on-court game involving a leaf-blower.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a twerking substitute teacher, some pilots who had some fun while training, a dad in MN who doesn't want to live in America anymore, and a
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Here comes the heat! 80° today and into the mid-80's tomorrow.
Gonna have to give that central AC a test!
On the show this morning, we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about this week's NFL Draft and also got his thoughts on the Brewers.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In the news this morning, the animal rights activists who attempted to free a bunch of dogs from a research facility this past weekend went to the Capitol in Madison yesterday to demand a meeting with Governor Evers, Christina Applegate gives an update on her health after being hospitalized recently, a deadly shooting at a popular tourist spot in Mexico, the life vest worn by a Titanic survivor sells for a LOT of money, and this Saturday is "National Drug Take Back Day"…so put it on your calendar!
In sports, the Brewers start a series against the Tigers tonight, a look at yesterday's NBA & NHL playoff games along with tonight's scheduled games. The winners of the Boston Marathon, and Wemby is the first ever unanimous DPOY winner! Plus, a gamer gets banned for a decade from a tournament after striking an opponent after a match.
A couple of movie trailers just dropped. We got the "Super Troopers 3" trailer yesterday…and check out this trailer for a deadly hippo movie called "Hungry".
There's been a bunch of "maxxing" trends lately…like sleepmaxxing, looksmaxxing, friction-maxxing and more. And today we discussed the most recent of these trends, "nonna-maxxing".
Check out these volunteers in North Carolina who came together to build 10,000 beds for kids in need. And if you're looking for a one-of-a-kind painting for your family room, take a look at this dad's side hustle that's going viral.
If you're struggling with cravings, there's a new way to try and curb you snacking desires!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bullfighter who got gored right in his anus, a couple of neighbors in Germany who got into an altercation over some schnitzel-pounding, a bunch of bees that swarmed a highway in Tennessee, and a woman in Vegas who fell for an obvious scam.
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Happy 4/20!!!
Thankfully, the weather is improving this week. Starting with temps in the 60's today and mid-80's by Wednesday.
In the news this morning, a recall on Fords, the latest on the animal rights attempt to free beagles from a research lab in Wisconsin, a deadly shooting in Louisiana, and another shooting in Iowa near the University.
In sports, we talked about the Brewers weekend against the Marlins, recapped the NBA & NHL Playoffs, looked at yesterday's NASCAR results, the Giants big trade this weekend, and Braylon Mullins returning to UCONN instead of trying to head to the NBA.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also checked out a list of stoner movies for 4/20.
Speaking of today's holiday, we also looked at some of the food deals that are available even if you're not celebrating, as well as some other stats & info on marijuana use in America.
Elsewhere sports, the latest on the Dianna Russini/Mike Vrabel story as another female reporter gets fired, Vrabel won't be investigated by the NFL, and Dianna Russini apparently saved an old man & his dog after a car accident.
Wild story from southern California as a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in someone's backyard. And the heroic principal from Oklahoma who subdued a would-be school shooter gets crowned Prom King by the students at his school.
There's been a lot of amazing inventions over the years that have made driving a vehicle more comfortable. Power windows, blue tooth technology, remote starters…and now, there's something else on the horizon that could make things even better! Especially on those REALLY long drives.
Did you see the hot dog costumes at the Cubs game over the weekend? Apparently, a woman celebrating her 50th birthday required her friends to all wear the costume to attend the game.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy stealing LEGO sets & returning the boxes with bags of pasta inside, a family in Pennsylvania that had FIVE deer break through their door and into their home, a weird insurance fraud scheme involving fake bear attacks, a frozen man in Russia is brought back to life, an extremely fast robot, and an inmate that got caught with a baggie of drugs up their ass…that they then tried to swallow.
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The weekend is finally here and we've got some possible severe weather approaching later this afternoon.
More rain & thunderstorms in the area sometime around 4pm. Then the temperature drops into the 40's for Saturday & Sunday before bouncing back on Monday.
Definitely going to spend a bunch of time working in the back yard after the show today to try & get that all cleaned up & ready for summer.
In the news this morning, the Governor declares a state of emergency for the communities in Wisconsin that got hit the hardest by the storms earlier this week, a man in Pewaukee dies in a Kwik Trip parking lot after getting struck by lightning, a class action lawsuit involving Trader Joe's, and an ICE agent is charged with assault in MN.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Blue Jays again yesterday to take two out of three from Toronto, the NBA Play-In Tournament wraps up tonight with a couple of games and the actual playoffs begin tomorrow. The NHL Playoffs also begin tomorrow! Took a look at the matches scheduled for WrestleMania 42, and maybe Ovi IS coming back for one more season on the ice?
Talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the trailer for the new "Street Fighter" movie just dropped, and sadly..."Spaceballs 2" isn't going to be called "The search for more money."
Funny story about cops getting called to do a welfare check on an elderly woman in Ohio who was just too busy trying to beat her favorite video game to answer the phone, and a heart-warming story about an 11 year-old boy who was surprised by his classmates & teachers at his adoption hearing.
Some science stuff this morning, including a device that can apparently produce clean drinking water out of thin air, and a company that's using urine from music festivals to produce an odor-free fertilizer!
Elsewhere in sports, the price-gouging for the upcoming World Cup is getting out of control, Tiger Woods' attorneys are fighting an attempt to subpoena his prescription records, and a woman sitting courtside takes a basketball to the dome.
Talked racing with Doc just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire…and has the whole "pickle craze" finally gone too far?
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a biker who kept track of how many times he's evaded the cops(until now), a scary stat about how often A.I. chatbots are misdiagnosing medical cases, a dude in China who had a metal chopstick stuck in his throat for EIGHT years, a new procedure to get an hour-glass figure, and another mysterious death/disappearance involving a person associated with NASA & alien technology.
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Another warm one today with a high in the upper 70's. Might actually stay dry most of the day before more rain moves in on Friday.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was: "You're in the Matrix. And you can learn ONE skill just by downloading the info directly into your brain. What skill would you pick?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Which game show would you be on?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And her Hypothetical Question for us was: "If you had unlimited funds, what's one thing you'd splurge on?"
In the news this morning, an attempted kidnapping at a Walmart in Omaha, a hero principal at a school in Oklahoma tackles & subdues a potential shooter, a body was found in the Mississippi River in Trempealeau yesterday at the Lock & Dam 6, Ticketmaster is found guilty of creating a monopoly, and a hilarious video of a robot in Poland chasing after wild boars.
In sports, the Brewers finally snapped their 6-game losing streak by beating the Blue Jays yesterday, the results of last night's NBA Play-In tournament games and a look at tomorrow night's final two play-in games, the latest on LIV Golf and the possibility that the league would lose it's funding from the Saudi Public Investment Fund, and Matt Crocker leaves U.S. Soccer just weeks before the World Cup is set to begin.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what stuff we've been watching. Nadia from the American Pie movies(Shannon Elizabeth) is apparently launching an OnlyFans account, and a lifejacket worn by a survivor from the Titanic is going up for auction and is expected to fetch an incredibly amount of money!
Elsewhere in sports, MLB & the Minnesota Twins are investigating an incident between a fan & the Red Sox' Jarren Duran the other night, and Flames goalie Dustin Wolf makes it a VERY special night for one kid in the crowd recently.
A homeless man in #Florida is being called a hero after helping save a lost boy return to his family. And a virologist from Croatia treated her own breast cancer!
Yesterday was Tax Day…and we took a look at what people were planning to do with their return, should they get one.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was drunk & driving 123mph in her Toyota Supra, a #FloridaMan who has been driving around while masturbating, another guy in #Florida who got on the counter of a Culver's & mooned the staff, and a couple of women in Connecticut who got popped with a bunch of drugs.
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More rain and more warm weather in the forecast today. Looking at a possible high of 80° on Friday before it drops to 45 on Saturday.
Perfect for sitting in front of a local record store for hours.
In the news this morning, Baby Jessica gets arrested for domestic assault, the accusations against Eric Swalwell keep mounting, a possible weed breathalyzer is in development, the World Cup is coming and mass transit is going to cost you an arm & a leg, and it's Tax Day…so a look at some stats & info on why people procrastinate when it comes to filing.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Blue Jays last night and officially put Yelich on the IL, results of last night's NBA Play-In tourney games and a look at tonight's schedule, the University of Wisconsin names an interim Athletic Director, and Dianna Russini resigns from her position with The Athletic.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Is Chappelle's Show returning??? Possibly!
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A major win for the largest rainforest in America, a dad in NYC is turning his 3 year-old daughter's stories into musical masterpieces, and a burger joint in Michigan is working hard to help out a competitor.
Elsewhere in sports, Sergio Garcia finally apologizes for his tantrum at the Masters last weekend, Iowa is vacating some wins from 2023, NASCAR makes some changes to the upcoming Talladega race, and the Baltimore Orioles manager who took a foul ball to the face has some significant injuries!
We discussed a list of the best action movie stars and also looked at the results of a recent survey about the best airlines. Plus, the latest on the double-level seat redesign for planes.
The Bears are possibly moving to Indiana…but what about a move to Kenosha?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who faked a pregnancy, a #FloridaMan who shot his Uber driver, a #FloridaDoctor who removed the wrong organ from a patient that ended up killing the person, a mustard company in NH that was polluting a river, and a #FloridaTeacher who got really creepy with some of his students.
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Some crazy storms last night…looking at more tomorrow night and Friday as well.
Should be rather nice today with a high of 75° and some clouds in the forecast.
In the news this morning, Tony Gonzales of Texas is resigning from the House after admitting to a sexual relationship with a staff member, actress Ruby Rose accuses Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her, Brian Hooker gets released from police custody after being questioned in the disappearance of his wife, and a Florida teen will be tried as an adult in the alleged rape & murder of his step-sister on a cruise ship.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Blue Jays tonight, Doc Rivers is officially out as the head coach of the Bucks, the NBA Play-In Tournament starts tonight, a recap of yesterday's WNBA Draft, and Jonathan Quick hangs up his skates.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a new series from the creators of "Stranger Things".
Elsewhere in sports, Dick Vitale announces he's got melanoma in his lung & liver cavity, the Baltimore Orioles manager takes a foul ball to the face, and the White Sox Pope hat is so popular…they had to expand it to everyone who bought a ticket for the game on August 11th.
Cool story about a community that worked together to help a homeless guy find a place to live and a job to help him back on his feet.
An interesting stat about the benefits of a digital detox.
Took a look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class of 2026 that was announced on last night's episode of American Idol.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about all the recent sports happenings in the state of Wisconsin.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who punched his coworker in the face ONE MINUTE after clocking in for his shift, a burglary call that turned out to be a guy with explosive diarrhea, a guy who allegedly stole Honey Buns from inmates at the jail he worked at, a company that created an A.I. Jesus and is charging people $2 to talk to it, and Brian tells Jean about Cowboy Sway getting absolutely TRUCKED at a recent rodeo.
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Well, the temps are going to stay in the 70's for most of the week, until they come crashing back down to the 40's on Saturday.
Sounds like a great time to get out in the yard and get all that stuff done!
I've been procrastinating this year on my lawn care for some reason.
In the news this morning, the latest on the crew of the Artemis II returning to Earth, Britney Spears voluntarily checks into a rehab facility, Eric Swalwell suspends his campaign for Governor of California, the Wisconsin Athletic Director steps down, and President Trump and the Pope are beefing online.
In sports, rough weekend for teams in the Dairy state as the Brewers get swept by the Nationals and Yelich is injured…the Bucks lose to finish the season and Doc Rivers is out as the head coach…and the Badger men's hockey team comes up a bit short against Denver in the National Championship game on Saturday.
Elsewhere in sports, Rory repeats as the Masters champ, Ty Gibbs gets his first Cup series win as a driver, a hockey coach take a puck to the face, the Packers made a trade with the Eagles over the weekend, and Dana White added a fight to the UFC 250 card.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we were watching over the weekend.
Cool video of a young child celebrating being cancer free while on a flight home from the hospital.
The FAA is apparently looking for video game nerds to work in airports.
A list of the top things the USA is better at than the rest of the world.
How much will your average pet cost you during it's lifetime?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who didn't know that a water & a salad at Outback Steakhouse costs $25, a #FloridaWoman who destroyed a Subway sandwich shop after they put peppers on her sammich, a #FloridaTeacher who got busted for having sex with a student, another #FloridaWoman who illegally purchased ten cars over the course of eight days, and a mistake at the Milwaukee Marathon!
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Another week in the books and it seems like we might get into the upper 70's by Sunday!
Maybe I'll get some yard work done today & tomorrow before the rain moves in on Saturday night so I can do some outdoor drinkin' on Sunday in the backyard.
On the show this morning, Doc joined us with a voicemail just after 8am. He wasn't going to be in a cell-friendly spot, so he pre-recorded his racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
In the news, the latest on the Artemis II which should be landing sometime this evening in the Pacific Ocean, the member of that Tennessee school board who said some creepy stuff to a female student gets censured, Natasha Lyonne gets escorted off a plane, and speaking of planes…a flight out of Nantucket had to make an emergency landing after part of the cabin door blew off!
In sports, the Brewers are back at home tonight for the first of three against the Nats, the Bucks play their final home game of the season tonight against the Nets, an update on the Masters leaderboard, the Badgers beat North Dakota yesterday to advance to the NCAA Men's hockey championship game on Saturday, and the latest City-Connect uniforms are out and the Brewers' unis cover the entire state of Wisconsin.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also talked about another Fortnite collaboration, and Taylor Momsen getting bit AGAIN while on tour with AC/DC.
Had some science stuff on the show today, including a new way to fight fires, another possible weight-loss solution, a warning about Microsoft's A.I., and solar collars to help farmers with their herds.
In other animal-related news, an uplifting story about a Betta fish that just needed a good home to flourish, and a one-eyed beaver who's helping to teach people about supporting ecosystems and boosting biodiversity.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is being investigated for subscription fees, another hockey player is proving that they are just built differently than the average human, and a very unique give-away at an upcoming White Sox game.
Would you give your dog a pill if it could extend his/her life?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked #FloridaMan who was arrested for reckless driving, a guy who was supposed to manage the money in a family's estate but stole the money for himself, a dude who drowned during a baptism, and a VERY creepy house for sale in Missouri.
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Not as warm as it was yesterday, but should stay dry today with highs in the mid-50's.
On the show today, we talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
And we asked each other hypothetical questions because it's "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could attend any championship game featuring your team of choice, what would it be?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which one could you live without: Internet or vehicles?"
In the news this morning, the journalist from Wisconsin who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released by Iraq, a man in Texas admits to killing a 7 year-old girl in his delivery van, Rex Heuermann admits to killing 8 women in the Gilgo Beach serial murders, the husband of the woman who allegedly fell overboard in the Bahamas has been arrested, and the McDonald's CEO can't stop eating his own "products".
In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Red Sox yesterday, MLB hands down suspensions for the brawl between the Angels & Braves, the Bucks lost again last night, the OKC Thunder clinch the #1 seed in the Western Conference with the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, and the NCAA Men's Frozen Four kicks off this afternoon with Wisconsin vs. North Dakota!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we've been watching.
Plus, Brian talked about his latest favorite reels to watch while doomscrolling.
A dad who runs a bakery is going viral for having his kids narrate the videos he posts, and if you're going to be on vacation sometime soon…you might want to try Out-Horse-ing your emails.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Mike Vrable/Dianna Russini scandal, Fernando Mendoza plans on skipping the upcoming NFL draft, the Pirates lock up Konnor Griffin to a big contract, Ovi is planning on mulling retirement this summer, and an unfortunate incident at a Tampa Bay Rays game recently left one fan feeling a draft.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in #Florida who strapped a dead gator to their vehicle and drove around with it on the roof, a woman who sneezed a 1-inch worm out of her nose, a guy in California who got arrested for demanding free gasoline, a world-record gathering of Michael Meyers, and filming yourself to train your A.I. robot.
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Hump Day is finally here with some really warm weather expected. Also looking at some rain tonight.
Gonna try to get some yard work done before the showers begin.
In the news this morning, the results of yesterday's elections in Wisconsin, President Trump announces a cease-fire with Iran, and the UW Board of Regents voted yesterday to fire the UW President.
In sports, the Brewers dropped a game to the Red Sox yesterday, the Bucks also lost last night to Brooklyn, a wild dust-up between the Angels & Braves, the favorites to win next year's NCAA men's national championship, and some pics of Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel are going viral.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the very expensive reshoots that were required for the Michael Jackson movie that comes out later this month.
Cute story about a seal at the New England Aquarium who's obsessed with his rubber duckie, and a college student in Vietnam is being called a hero after running into a burning building & saving seven people from the fire.
Now that Artemis II is on it's way back to Earth, people are talking about what's next for the program. And that will eventually be living on the surface of the moon. Which could lead to a new species of human beings, apparently. Plus, did you see the "Full House" video they released?
Elsewhere in sports, Bears legend Steve McMichael had CTE at the time of his death last year, a look at the schedule of the NCAA Frozen Four which kicks off tomorrow, a baby is born at an NHL game, and a bunch of very expensive hockey sticks are stolen during an extremely Canadian crime.
Speaking of things that are expensive…check out this house in Seattle that's a bit out of it's price range.
We're a few weeks removed from the whole "CEO's eating their own food" trend, but the McDonald's CEO is still trying to explain what went wrong during his video with the Big Arch burger. Taco Bell announced that they're going to be adding steak & guac nacho fries to their menu, young people are discover "Farmer's Coke", and Doritos became too expensive for the Walmart shelves!
A house painter is suing UNC football coach Bill Belichick, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way some schools in #Florida are trying to battle against school shooters, an angry beaver in NJ is captured after it terrorized & attacked residents, a guy in Utah got busted doing 112mph in a 70mph zone with his mom…grandmom..and a 16 year-old girl in the car, and a #FloridaWoman was also speeding and assaulted an officer who arrested her.
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VOTE! I know it's not a terribly important ballot, but your vote does count, so get out there & do your civic duty!
On the show this morning, we talked about what IS on the ballot today in La Crosse & Eau Claire, discussed yesterday's Artemis II trek behind the moon, and we also got an update on the UW President who refuses to resign. Also, an update on kid who got injured at a zoo in Pennsylvania.
In sports, the Michigan Wolverines beat the UCONN Huskies in the National Championship game last night, the Brew Crew beat the Red Sox and Willson Contreras got into it with Brandon Woodruff, a look at the men's Frozen Four later this week, and John Blackwell is entering the transfer portal.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, who's taking over for Stephen Colbert, and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Elsewhere in sports, Angel Reese is on the move, and the Dallas Stars have indefinitely banned a fan after an investigation into a Nazi salute during a game in December.
The famous California eagles have two healthy eaglets, and a TikTok video about a small family business has now saved the bakery!
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning and we also looked at an unintended side effect of taking GLP-1s.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing with a toothbrush, a woman who fell from a carnival ride, a "Dexter" style murder in #Florida, and an extremely creepy school board member in Tennessee.
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Hope everyone had a great Easter weekend and spent some time with family & friends. Enjoyed some ham. Watched ALL the basketball!
We recapped our Easter weekends this morning and we talked about what we were watching the last couple of days.
In the news, an update on the Artemis II, a toddler is injured at a zoo after getting into a wolf enclosure, an insurance scam targeting Mt. Everest climbers, a Special Forces rescue of an F15 Airman shot down in Iran, and multiple people are injured when a man drives into parade.
In sports, recaps of the Brew Crew weekend and the last couple of games for the Bucks, Giannis & the team are definitely headed towards an ugly break-up, the UCLA women handily beat the South Carolina team, and a look at tonight's men's matchup between UCONN & Michigan.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and could WKRP in Cincinnati actually become a reality?
Heart-warming story about an entire school in New Hampshire that learned sign language because one of it's students is deaf. And two stories about heroes who saved people from being burned to death, including a 12 year-old girl.
Elsewhere in sports, Geno Auriemma apologizes for his actions after the UCONN/South Carolina game on Friday night, President Trump signs an executive order to limit transfers in the NCAA, the Dallas Stars are investigating a few fans who allegedly made Nazi gestures during a game in December, and the Brewers latest mascot made it's appearance this weekend while the team was in Kansas City.
A list of some Boomer opinions we can all agree on.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Waymo that was driving the wrong way, a #FloridaWoman who is accused of trying to burn down her husband's house, a boutique owner in South Carolina who won't stop swindling her customers, and a former daycare worker in MN who had a liquid lunch & fell on top of a student.
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Hello, Friday! It's Easter weekend and we've got a bunch of rain in the forecast today with some thunderstorms possible tonight.
Not going to warm up until next Wednesday when we might see temps get back into the 60's.
With the holiday coming up on Sunday, we looked at some Easter stuff this morning including how much Americans will be spending on food, candy, and other Easter stuff. And a "new-ish" trend for kids who want to go hunting for Easter eggs.
In the news this morning, Pam Bondi gets fired by President Trump, the Artemis II launch had a bit of a snafu when the toilet broke, the Tiger Woods bodycam footage gets released, the University of Wisconsin President is refusing to leave his position after being told to resign, and a recall on popular chicken nuggets from Walmart.
In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series in Kansas City tonight, the Bucks are off until tomorrow when they welcome in the Celtics, the NCAA Women's Final Four kicks off later today while the men's Final Four starts tomorrow night. Michigan's getting their starting point guard back just in time after an allergic reaction sent him to the hospital, and Kirk Cousins signs with the Raiders!
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the drama surrounding the band "Turnstile". It's some wild stuff!
Great story about a woman who was hiking with her dog and fell over 180 feet down a waterfall, was rescued by helicopter, and a week later they were also able to locate & rescue her dog that went missing after her tumble.
Elsewhere in sports, both Tiger Woods(duh) AND Phil Mickelson will miss next week's Masters tournament, Cade Cunningham is still recovering from his collapsed lung, the Washington Wizards apologized for an April Fool's joke because overly sensitive people got butthurt on the internet, and a couple of Red Bull racers have been suspended for sabotaging a recent race by moving rocks on the race course.
Lots of people are going to be traveling this weekend to see family & friends, so we discussed some of our biggest travel pet-peeves.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stabbing inside of a chicken coop, an OnlyFans content creator who's sending "care packages" to the brave men & women of the US Military, a restaurant in Louisiana that had to install a fence around their outdoor dining area to stop homeless people from shitting on their patio, and a #FloridaTeen who was arrested after human remains were found in multiple suitcases.
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So close to the weekend….with rain likely today, and showers & thunderstorms continuing until sometime on Saturday.
We kicked things off with the original version of the "Thursday Song" thanks to our guy, Skradie. Miss that dude.
And we also talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions…Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather be a great recruiter or a great strategist?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you had to fart all of the farts you have left to fart in your life, how long would that take?"
In the news this morning, an American journalist is kidnapped in Iraq, NASA successfully launched the Artemis II yesterday, the latest on Kristi Noem's husband and his alternative lifestyle, Reese's says they're going back to the original recipe for their peanut butter cups, and how much would you be willing to pay for sunlight on demand?
In sports, the Brew Crew beat the Rays again yesterday while umpire C.B. Bucknor had another rough outing…but only because he got hit by a foul ball. The Bucks lost again last night, the NCAA Men's Frozen Four begins this afternoon with Wisconsin taking on North Dakota later this evening, the schedules for the men's & women's Final Fours which begin tomorrow, and former Badger Jack Pugh has passed away.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed some of the more humorous April Fool's pranks that major companies pulled yesterday.
Check out this 99 year-old woman who really wanted to celebrate her birthday with some hunky firefighters(she got her wish!). And kudos to this guy who set up a GoFundMe for an elderly Dominos delivery driver who went the extra mile to provide better service.
Looking ahead to Sunday, we checked out a breakdown of America's favorite Easter candies.
And elsewhere in sports, the quadruple amputee/former professional cornhole player that allegedly shot & killed a passenger in his vehicle has been denied bond, and the locker that UCONN's Braylon Mullins used when his team beat Duke in the Elite 8 is up for auction.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCouple that were busted having sex in public, a #FloridaMan who was arrested for trespassing while wearing a prison jumpsuit, a car with a "human skin-like" interior complete with nipples & moles, new footage that supposedly debunks the famous Bigfoot video from the 1960's, and a woman in Maryland who allegedly called ICE on the guys that were fixing her roof so she wouldn't have to pay for it.
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It's April 1st. It's April Fool's Day. And it's also 95.7 The Rock's 28th "birthday".
Yup, 4/1/98 we made the switch to an active rock station and we've never looked back.
Thanks for coming along with us for the ride!
To celebrate the new month, we had a list of things to look forward to in April…including the new movies coming out, TV shows, the sporting events happening over the next 30 days, and some of the more interesting holidays.
And since it's also April Fool's Day, we looked at some of the more famous pranks that have been pulled.
In the news this morning, the latest on Tiger Woods, the helicopter pilots that flew by Kid Rock's house in Tennessee are off the hook, GMail is letting you change your humiliating email address, and we're going back to the moon today for the first time in 50 years!
In sports, the Brewers got a nice win over the Rays last night…even with C.B. Bucknor looking like a complete idiot at 1st base. The Bucks finally got a win, a look at the men's & women's upcoming Final Four schedules, as well as a look at the Frozen Four schedule.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked about Jimmy Kimmel's beef with plumbers.
Elsewhere in sports, the US men's soccer team lost again yesterday, the "Hard Knocks" series announced it's next two teams to be featured, and a Patriots running back is showing support for former Bulls guard Jaden Ivey.
Great story about a woman in Chicago who got a bone marrow transplant from a stranger in Poland that saved her life…and then he showed up at her wedding!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer that got hit in the face with a bag of cocaine, kids flushing their plastic vapes down the toilets at schools, the Mets are selling a full velour tracksuit at their merch store, an Ivy League teacher that's requiring students to use typewriters to combat A.I. in the classroom, an attorney who's being penalized for using A.I. to write a brief, and a guy who tried to open an emergency door on a flight in India claiming he was "possessed by a ghost".
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What an absolutely beautiful day it was yesterday!
Cooling off the rest of the week with some rain and possible snow on Thursday.
Last week, we had a kangaroo on the loose in Wisconsin…while a zoo in New Mexico had to delay it's opening after an elephant got loose! Speaking of Wisconsin, a priest who was arrested last year for child enticement & attempted sexual assault is now facing new charges…and a "teen takeover" at the Bayshore mall turns ugly.
Elsewhere in the news, the Army is investigating the recent helicopter stunt at Kid Rock's house, and the US Military is building an underground complex beneath the new White House ballroom.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Rays last night, the Bucks play tonight against the Mavs, the results of last night's final two games of the NCAA women's Elite 8, the Chicago Bulls waive Jaden Ivey, and Tiger Woods doesn't want a driver.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In other sports news, the 49ers conclude that the power substation by their practice field has nothing to do with all their injuries, and the WNBA's Connecticut Sun is selling & moving.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers hot start.
Today is National Tater Day, so make sure you've got some tots or mashed potatoes on the menu tonight.
Cool story about a woman who runs a teddy bear hospital, and a World War II Veteran is the oldest organ donor in US history!
Hidden Valley Ranch is looking for Ranch-Bassadors to travel the world & preach the gospel of HVR, and we also had a new "Karen of the Day"
Plus, a list of some survival "tips" that aren't true and won't help you survive in real-world situations.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who slept with identical twins and got pregnant by one of them, a woman who was busted driving while on a Zoom hearing with a judge, and a woman in Michigan who escaped from the back of a cop car.
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Welcome back! Very warm today with a high near 80° expected.
In the news this morning, the latest on the most recent Tiger Woods DUI, airports are now warning people that they shouldn't arrive "too early", Chesney the Kangaroo has been captured & returned to his zoo, a woman in TN gets arrested because of an A.I. facial recognition mistake, and a Fox News reporter gets body slammed live on air!
In sports, the Bucks are officially out of the playoffs, the Brew Crew sweep the White Sox, the Badger men's hockey team upsets Michigan State in overtime to advance to the Frozen Four, the men's & women's tournaments are winding down, and Chase Elliott wins at Martinsville yesterday.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight.
A heroic senior dog takes on a bear to protect her family, and a bunch of pilots come to the aid of dozens of animals.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL is looking at hiring replacement refs, the Vegas Golden Knights make a head-coaching change, and an umpire had a REALLY bad day behind the plate.
An interesting online calculator offers up some facts that will make you feel old. And another online quiz to determine how optimistic you really are.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Indiana who stole a semi full of Bud Light and got into a chase with the cops, a Barbie Dream experience that was hardly a "dream", a #FloridaWoman who just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit after she ate ice cream with metal nails in it, and a gender reveal party at a Cracker Barrel that's going viral.
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The weekend is here and I'm ready to take a nap.
Took the bus trip to Milwaukee yesterday for the Brewer game and while I had a lot of fun, got home WAY past my bedtime last night and didn't get much sleep before coming to work this morning. So, I definitely see a siesta in my future plans this afternoon.
In the news this morning, the latest on the escaped kangaroo in Wisconsin, the TSA lines are really bad all over the country but there are ways to check ahead to see just how long the lines are, President Trump's signature is going to appear on US currency, Dash Crofts passes away at age 87, and apparently…some people are finding out that their short flights are being replaced with bus rides…just like in "Home Alone".
In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice win over the White Sox yesterday, the Bucks play tomorrow afternoon and only have 11 games left in the regular season, a recap of yesterday's Sweet 16 action and a look at this weekend's men's & women's tournaments. Plus, the Badger men's hockey team beats Dartmouth to advance in the Frozen Four.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Netflix raises their prices AGAIN!!!! And a new, animated "Stranger Things" series is coming next month!
Elsewhere in sports, Tom Brady recently asked the NFL about returning to the field to play quarterback, and Hootie is buying into a NASCAR team!
A Boy Scout recently got a very rare honor after saving his Scout Master's life, a couple of State Troopers in Maryland are getting recognized for saving and infant's life, and a woman is reunited with her dog after it went missing NINE years ago!
Brian recapped his bus trip to the Brewer game yesterday.
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & in Eau Claire.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a KFC pickle jacket, an officer that was drunk on-duty, a #FloridaMan who drove onto an airport runway and tried getting onto a couple of planes, and a #FloridaMan who tried to save his vehicle from hail damage during a recent storm.
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Looks like 70° in the forecast later today with cooler temps the rest of this week.
It's Workforce Wednesday…so we helped you over the hump thanks to GameDay Men's Health on Highway 16. Sign up for that here!
In the news this morning, no charges will be filed against Alan Ritchson, an update on the death of Jessi Pierce and her three children, Kwik Trip has a new mascot, and a mom in Utah is accused of kidnapping & threatening her child's bully.
In sports, the Bucks play tonight and also got rebuked by the NBPA for the Giannis situation. The results of last night's NIT schedule, a look at the men's & women's Sweet 16 games, plus the upcoming Frozen Four! Even though tomorrow is technically Opening Day for MLB…there is a game tonight between the Yankees & Giants, and the Tarheels have fired their head coach after an early exit in the March Madness tourney.
We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Also, a look at some movie & TV travel hotspots.
Last year, Natty Light had a custom work bench that they gave away for Father's Day, and now they have a specially formulated "Lawn Brew" fertilizer for your yard.
Check out this 9 year-old boy who just recently learned to perform CPR and had to put his skills to the test almost immediately. And congrats to this woman who spent ten years as a janitor at a hospital while going to school and is now returning to the same hospital as a doctor!
Elsewhere in sports, the rest of the card for the Ronda Rousey/Gina Carano fight gets announced, Joe Flacco is playing another season in the NFL, plus a look at some of the more interesting new food items at MLB parks this summer.
Speaking of MLB parks & Opening Day, we looked at a rundown of the most & least expensive ballparks in the league.
Do you struggle to sleep with a partner in the bed? Maybe you should try the Scandinavian Sleep Method. Or you could just get separate beds.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a guy sets a house on fire while singing "Burning Down the House", a mom who left her SEVEN kids in the car while she went gambling, a dude who took on a bull and lost, a bunch of drugs were found in some discount store Barbies, and a guy in Poland who finally passed his driving test after nearly 150 attempts.
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Really warming up the next couple of days…might get close to 70° tomorrow.
In the news this morning, ICE agents are being deployed to airports to support TSA, Royal Caribbean canceled a bunch of cruises, Alan Ritchson beat one of his neighbors, the latest on the jet crash at La Guardia yesterday,
In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Brewers are getting ready for their regular season opener on Thursday, the men's NIT tournament continues tonight, the Sweet 16 gets underway on Thursday night, and the Badger men's hockey team is prepping for the Frozen Four.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, Jason Biggs recently revealed what it took for "American Pie" to be a Rated-R film instead of an NC-17.
We ran some clips of our interview with Mr. Skin, talking about his 27th Annual Anatomy Awards. You can hear the full interview here.
A delivery driver is being credited with saving a woman's life after she suffered from a diabetic episode, and check out this house for sale in California that has a very good star in each of it's photos.
The newest & hottest workout program is apparently sword yoga.
Elsewhere in sports, JSN & Travis Kelce sign extensions with their respective teams, the head coach of Creighton is retiring, and Luka Doncic gets his most recent technical foul rescinded by the NBA.
Easter is coming up next Sunday and according to a new survey 2/3rds of American adults think they deserve an Easter basket just as much as the kids do.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Badgers getting bounced from the tourney by High Point last week, a preview of the Brewers season, and what the Bucks should do in the upcoming offseason.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some car thieves in Washington that were very concerned about their kitten, a guy who threw a bunch of human bones over the fence at an FBI office, a former sheriff deputy from #Florida gets fired for posting pics & videos on a fetish site, and a professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee is accused of murdering someone.
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Kinda chilly today, but back into the mid-60's later this week!
Being that today is Monday, we took a look at a recent survey about which days of the week we hate the most(no shocker, Monday is #1).
We also talked about the death of Chuck Norris, Justin Timberlake's DUI video, another bizarre episode from Shia LaBeouf, and a meteor that crashed through a woman's roof in Houston, TX.
Also in the news this morning, a deadly plane crash in NY, and Joseph & Kendra Duggar get charged with several counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
In sports, the men's Sweet 16 is set to begin this Thursday, while the women's tournament continues today with second round action. The Bucks play the Clippers tonight, Tyler Reddick got his fourth win of the NASCAR season yesterday, and the Badger women's hockey team wins the National Championship again!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and in honor of Chuck Norris, we brought back "Norris Nuggets" for a bit this morning.
A recent Reddit poll asked people to rank the worst person to sit next to on a 3-hour flight.
Elsewhere in sports, Kevin Durant and Lebron James both set some records this weekend, a Shohei Ohtani jersey from the WBC just sold for a LOT of money at auction, and the hockey community is mourning the death of Jessi Pierce and her three children in a house fire.
Switching gears to some good news, Uganda just relocated four white rhinos from a sanctuary to a national park after they almost became extinct, and a company in the UK has created special glasses to help people with early-stage dementia.
Opening Day is later this week and the Brew Crew finally unveiled all the new food items that are coming to Miller Park this year!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about cocaine sharks, a warning about quicksand in National Parks, a German teen who stole a bus to pick up his girlfriend, a Minnesota grandmother's desperate plea for Happy Hour at the retirement home and a #FloridaWoman who was peeing all over some Airbnbs.
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Hello, Friday! Hello, Spring! Hello SIXTY FRIGGIN' DEGREES!!!!!
Yup, it's Friday…the first day of Spring…and it's going to be in the low 60's today & tomorrow…and into the 70's by Sunday.
Unbelievable turnaround from last weekend's bleep-show.
Plus, you've got Warrant, Firehouse, & Steelheart at the La Crosse Center tonight and Hairball at the Omni Center tomorrow night!
What a weekend.
We kicked things off this morning with some news, including the latest on Chuck Norris after he was hospitalized in Hawaii, the Costco CEO jumps into the trend of big corporation bosses eating their own "products", the upcoming season of "The Bachelorette" gets canceled, the mom in Milwaukee who locked her six kids in a storage container avoids jail time, and Afroman wins one for America!
\In sports, the Badgers busted everyone's bracket with their loss to High Point yesterday, a look at today's men's & women's schedules, the Bucks got rag-dolled by the Jazz last night, Pistons star Cade Cunningham has a collapsed lung, the Vikings sign Carson Wentz, and Jurickson Profar's suspension is upheld.
With everyone locked in on college basketball for the next few weeks, we took a look at some of the strict rules that the players are expected to follow. Plus, some food deals you can take advantage of during the tournament. And a very unique bracket claims to be perfect through one day of action.
Today's the first day of Spring and the weather is acting accordingly…so we took a look at a list of some other benefits of Spring finally arriving.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new in theaters this weekend. Also, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
Elsewhere in sports, the World Baseball Classic was such a success that MLB is already trying to figure out how to ruin it, and speaking of ruining things…take a look at the Mets & Giants attempts at a 9-9-9 challenge at their stadiums this summer.
Incredible story about a cat that went missing for FIVE years and finally reunited with it's original owners, and a woman who was an original "Rosie the Riveter" is turning 100 years old and wants to help honor millions of women who powered the U.S. through World War II.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an otter that attacked a woman, a couple of idiots destroyed a wooly mammoth display at a museum, a dancing robot at a restaurant in California goes berserk, and some idiot got arrested after jumping in Moo Deng's enclosure at the zoo!
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Here we are…just waiting for these concerts this weekend.
Warrant, Firehouse & Steelheart at the La Crosse Center tomorrow night and then Hairball at the Omni Center on Saturday night.
Find more info & get tickets for these two shows along with the Filter & Finger 11 show at the La Crosse Center next Thursday HERE.
On the show this morning, we asked each other Hypothetical Questions for Hypothetical Thursday. Brian's question for Jean was: "You’re walking through the woods when you come across a black suitcase. It contains a million dollars and a bloodstained piece of paper with the word “don’t” written on it. Will you take the suitcase home with you or leave it?"
Jean's question for Brian was: " "
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
In the news, Punch the monkey now has a girlfriend, a meteor seen in Texas was definitely NOT acting like a meteor, and an update on the missing Air Force General.
In sports, the First Four has wrapped up and the tournament starts today with a bunch of games including Wisconsin vs. High Point, the Bucks are in Utah tonight to take on the Jazz, the WNBA & it's players have a new labor agreement, and Jack Hughes wants his gold medal-winning puck back.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also looked at some ways to save money on gas with the prices rising.
Another sign of the Wussification of America - Gen-Z people are saying that capital letters are "too intense".
Elsewhere in sports, a NASCAR driver gets suspended, an NBA player uses his shoe to block a shot, and Colin Dorgan does it again!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan that ran from the cops and eventually got taken into custody by some officers on paddleboards, a mom who held a 10 year-old boy down while her kids beat him up, a food truck operator in Japan who drove his vehicle to a fire station while it was on fire, and a lawsuit involving hot chocolate.
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Just when you thought it was over…BAM! More snow.
Ugh. I know it wasn't much during the overnight…but seriously. Can it just be Saturday already with a high of 70° in the forecast?
Did you see the meteor that rocketed across the sky in Ohio yesterday? Impressive stuff. Also in the news this morning, a wild story about Pokémon Go, Kid Rock responds to the joke about him during the Oscars, and a former Baywatch star gets arrested in Wisconsin!
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Cavs last night and Giannis is injured again, the results of yesterday's "First Four" games in the men's NCAA tourney and a look at today's games, Team USA lost the championship game of the World Baseball Classic to Venezuela last night, the Badger women's hockey team is getting ready for their game against Penn State on Saturday, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow against High Point.
We talked about what's no TV today/tonight including the new episode of Survivor featuring Zac Brown!
A list of signs that your co-worker has no clue what they are doing, and a look at how often Americans are having sex and how long does it last on average.
Elsewhere in sports, the Dolphins trade Jaylen Waddle to the Broncos, an update on Aden Holloway, the Brewers announced that they'll be showing ten of their games on over-the-air stations this season, and if you're going to the season opener next Thursday…the Brew Crew is going to show a sneak peek at the upcoming Bob Uecker documentary.
Nice story out of Canada about firefighters rescuing a golden retriever who fell through the ice on a frozen pond, and a woman in Georgia living with cerebral palsy just got a bunch of help from people on the internet so she could attend a special needs prom.
We also played our interview with Patrick Stone of Hairball!! They'll be at the Onalaska Omni Center on Saturday night.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a patient that refuses to leave a #Florida hospital, first cousins getting married in #Florida, a guy who tried to use fake money to pay is bail, and a dude who drove from Arizona to Alaska to try & kill his ex-wife.
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Happy St. Paddy's Day!!!
Enjoy some corned beef or Shepherd's pie…have a beer or two. Just be safe out there!
On the show this morning, a bunch of St. Paddy's Day stuff, including a list of the best cities to celebrate the holiday, and a rundown of some deals & freebies you can take advantage of today.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the World Baseball Classic and the possibility of the Packers selling the naming rights to Lambeau Field. We also spoke to Brandon Leum of "Building a Refuge" about their upcoming event at the Radisson Hotel in La Crosse before this Saturday night's Hairball show at the Omni Center.
In the news this morning, a recall on meatloaf from Costco, the Utah "Black Widow" is found guilty of poisoning her husband, a retired Air Force General goes missing, and the Oscars missed a bunch of dead celebrities during their "In Memoriam" segment…as usual.
In sports, the Bucks take on the Cavs tonight, and the NCAA First Four also kicks off tonight on TruTV!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday.
A bus driver in Georgia is being credited with saving a family from a house fire, and check out this kid who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer using his "Make-A-Wish" to help other people in his community.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman from MN who threw a tarantula at a tenant living in her basement, a #FloridaMan who tried twice to steal a septic tank from a construction site, a dude in Pennsylvania who's in trouble for feeding his pet parakeet beer & marijuana, and a Cheetozard sold for over $84,000!!!
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Snow-Maggedon is here and it ain't over yet. The blizzard warning continues until 1pm this afternoon…and then it'll be almost 60° by Friday.
Go figure.
In the news this morning, the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie, an outbreak of Norovirus on a Princess cruise ship sickens over 150 people, Target is apparently going to sell less toys in the future, and a recap of last night's Oscars.
In sports, the Bucks split the weekend with a loss on Friday and a win yesterday, the Badgers lost to Michigan in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament and still managed to get a five-seed for the NCAA men's bracket, Team USA beat the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic to advance to the championship game, Denny Hamlin wins in Vegas, and Team USA sweeps the hockey gold at the Olympics & Paralympic games!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed a recent Reddit thread about movies that are 10/10 with no bad parts.
Did you see Dave Grohl at that random BBQ serving up food?
A group of dads in Texas got together recently and bought a vehicle for a beloved crossing guard who was using public transportation & rideshares after her car broke down, and another elderly worker is set for life after someone started a GoFundMe for him.
Elsewhere in sports, a look at the First Four of the NCAA men's bracket, the Jim Irsay collection sold for a LOT of money, Auston Matthews is out for the season and now the Maple Leafs are asking the NHL to change it's suspension policy, and apparently Ronda Rousey is in the AEW now.
If you're looking for a new gig, Pizza Hut is apparently looking for a crust connoisseur.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a golf cart DUI in #Florida, a #FloridaWoman tried to murder her own sister, a woman who ate some homemade fermented swordfish & got botulism, and a reporter in California who had an unexpected guest while doing a live shot.
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Holy wind, Batman!
Before all the snow & cold weather, we got a bunch of wind and rain during the overnight.
Today is Friday the 13th…our second of the year. One more in November. And in honor of this day, we looked at a list of 13 facts about Friday the 13th.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire.
In the news this morning, the FDA has warned the manufacturer of Ozempic for failing to report certain side effects to their consumers, a pill that could possibly help with sleep apnea, a few chain restaurants are offering deals on food for Friday the 13th, and Live Nation employees get busted for shit-talking their customers.
In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers held on to beat Washington in the Big Ten Tournament yesterday, a look at today's Big Ten action, Team USA takes on Canada tonight in the World Baseball Classic, the Vikings have officially signed Kyler Murray, and the Big 12 is switching back to a hardwood court after trying the LED glass floor.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, the latest on the "Malcolm in the Middle" reboot, and Stewie from "Family Guy" is getting his own spin-off show.
Elsewhere in sports, Tony Dungy is leaving "Sunday Night Football" on NBC, a possible burial ground located under a parking lot belonging to the Tampa Bay Rays, and apparently UFC fighters are going to be training FBI agents.
According to a new study, one in three people believe the world will come to an end during their lifetime.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an aggressive goose on the Florida A&M campus, a lawsuit about salsa, a drunk #FloridaWoman who tried to give the cops some batteries & Q-tips instead of her license, a son who beat his stepfather after the dude was strangling his mother, and a dude got his ass beat by some car wash employees after attacking them with an axe.
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Here comes the snow!!! We're seeing reports of 8-12 inches on Sunday before a high of just 19° on Monday.
WTF?
Thankfully, it looks like 52° by next Thursday, so it should all melt quickly.
We started the show with the Thursday Song and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend since she's recovered from her illness last week.
In sports, the Bucks are in Miami tonight to take on the Heat, results of yesterday's Big Ten basketball action and a look at today's schedule, Team USA advances to in the World Baseball Classic, and the scores from yesterday's Big Ten men's hockey tourney.
We had stories about priests behaving badly, including one who was stealing baseball cards from a Walmart, and an update on the priest who was embezzling money from his own parish.
Elsewhere in the news, a new game from the Wordle people to keep you occupied in the morning, and a fun website to waste some time later today. Plus, the outcome of the wife-carrying championships in the UK, and a bunch of terrible grades for Buc-ee's stations.
Also in sports this morning, an update on free agency in the NFL, Alex Bowman is going to miss another NASCAR race due to vertigo, we might be seeing an NFL game on Thanksgiving eve this year, Jonathan Davis of KORN is going to be the grand marshal at this weekend's NASCAR race, and an incredible goal from Colin Dorgan.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight. Also talked about Jeff Probst "rapping" on last night's episode of Survivor, and Kelly Clarkson admitting that even though she won American Idol Season One, she never actually received the car or the cash that was promised.
Crazy story about a 19 year-old pilot who had to make an emergency landing on a highway in Florida and got an assist from a guy in a pickup truck. And check out this severely neglected pooch who got some much-needed help at an animal rescue in Minnesota and is now living her best life!
We asked each other Hypothetical Questions today and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be able to speak all human languages or be able to speak to animals?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather go 100 years into the future or 100 years into the past?"
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit after her boss kept calling her "potato", a kickboxer in the UK who just pulled a 4,000lb car over 160 feet with his junk, a couple of women in Texas who were trying to drop some contraband into a prison using drones, and a #FloridaMan who got a bunch of lap dances & tried to skip out on the payments.
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Welcome to Wednesday & the return of Winter!
Gonna be chilly for the next few days with some snow in the forecast. Definitely closing the windows when I get home later this morning.
In the news this morning, a man wanted in connection with a murder case in Wisconsin was taken into custody in Utah, tornados ripped through parts of Illinois & Indiana last night, a catholic bishop in California resigns after embezzling almost $300,000 from his parish, and the Arizona DOT announces the winners in the "Adopt a Snowplow" contest.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, the Big Ten men's basketball tourney kicked off yesterday and continues later this morning, the schedules for the Big Ten men's & women's hockey tourneys, Bam Adebayo goes off for 83 points last night, and Team USA blew it against Italy last night in the World Baseball Classic.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and an upcoming Black Sabbath orchestral tour.
In the "Good News" department, an 80 year-old man and his 99 year-old dad enjoyed some free oysters, a stroke survivor gets a nice surprise from Dunkin Donuts, and another story about a dog saving someone's life!
Are you exhausted by tipping culture? You aren't alone, apparently. 83% of people in a survey say that automatic service fees should be banned.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL free agency moves, and
Talked about a couple of new TikTok "trends", including frambled eggs, "Ring My Bell" videos, and a pizza topping that's a big red flag for women.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who allegedly stabbed her roommate to death, a Kentucky couple who locked their young children in a closet, an app that's supposed to help men stop masturbating has apparently gotten hacked, another #FloridaWoman who left her daughter at a bar to go drinking at another bar, and a naked burglar is terrorizing a community.
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One more decent day before some winter weather returns tomorrow with much cooler temps and some snow in the morning forecast.
In the news this morning, an update on the woman who shot at Rihanna's house, the NBA is forcing the Orlando Magic to cancel their "Magic City Monday" promotion, the lead singer of Boston dies, former Wisconsin Chief Justice Annette Ziegler is not running for re-election, and a teacher in Georgia dies after a prank gone wrong at his home.
In sports, the Bucks take on the Suns tonight, the USA beat Mexico in the World Baseball Classic, the latest on the upcoming Big Ten Tournaments, and the Packers making moves in free agency.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, both Arnold & Stallone are going to be involved in sequels to some of their classic films.
Had a new "Karen of the Day" who was playing loud videos on her phone on an airplane.
Cool story about a father who is finally able to see in color after getting a special pair of glasses for Christmas, and a dog in Virginia who saved a woman's life after she was suffering from symptoms of hypothermia.
Elsewhere in sports, more moves being made in NFL free agency, and Francis Ngannou is being added to the upcoming Rousey/Carano fight on Netflix.
We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show.
Today is "National Ranch Day" so we hooked you up with some stats & info on everyone's favorite condiment.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a food stand in Philly that recently got 600 tubs of French onion dip, a woman in Missouri who pulled a "3 Little Bears", a woman in Cincinnati who is being terrorized by raccoons in her home, a dead body that turned out to be a deer carcass, and a bass fisherman who got arrested for cheating.
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Rode the Harley to work today…likely won't be able to the rest of this week. Looking at some snow possible on Wednesday & again on Saturday morning.
Don't forget that our 21st Annual St. Paddy's Day .01k is on Saturday on Pearl St. and you can still register by clicking here!
IN the news this morning, actress Jennifer Runyon Corman has died, several shots were fired at Rihanna's home over the weekend, the NYPD have now found a third explosive device near the mayor's residence, a massive FORD recall, and deadly tornadoes ripped through parts of the Midwest this weekend.
In sports, the Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday, but lost again yesterday. The Badgers finished their regular season with a win over another ranked opponent, the Big Ten Tourney is now set, Ryan Blaney won at Phoenix yesterday, an update on the World Baseball Classic, and Maxx Crosby gets traded to the Ravens.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and the stuff we watched over the weekend. Plus, a list of rock stars who tried a solo career that didn't go so well.
The website unclaimedbaggage.com just released a list of the weird things that were found in lost luggage in 2025.
Check out this kid who got adopted by his anesthesiologist!
Elsewhere in sports, the results of this past Saturday's UFC 326 & a look at the card of the upcoming UFC Freedom Fight 250 at the White House this June.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sheriff who drank a bunch of 4 Lokos before his shift, a scary scene on a Southwest flight, a guy who used Google Translate to help him rob a restaurant, a dude in Russia who accidentally left a window open in his apartment and returned to find a bunch of pigeons living in his place, and a #FloridaMan who had a conjugal visit inside of a porta-potty.
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The weekend is here and so is the rain & thunderstorms! Then we get the much warmer temps for a few days before it cools back off next week.
In the news this morning, Britney Spears gets popped for DUI, Kristi Noem gets fired, a WI teen is getting life in prison for murdering his parents, a possible solution for the Daylight Savings Time problem, and another WI resident gets sentenced for setting fire to a Congressman's office.
In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both play tomorrow, the World Baseball Classic continues today with Team USA's first game, Packer legend Bob Harlan dies, and Lebron sets another record.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a former couple on "The Amazing Race" is suing the show & it's producers for allegedly making them look bad. Talked about some new music releases, and also got an update on a possible "Hole" reunion.
Elsewhere in sports, the NCAA handed down several suspensions after this week's brawl between South Alabama & Coastal Carolina, Aaron Rodgers had some interesting revelations during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee show, and a former college assistant coach is being accused of being a pimp!
Crazy story about a woman who helped save her husband's life after he got trapped in an avalanche, and a waitress who helped a frazzled mother with her unruly child is getting some help of her own!
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen AND Eau Claire!
Wendy's is looking for a Chief Tasting Officer & is willing to pay that person $100,000!!! And Taco Bell is going viral for all the wrong reasons after a guy posted a video about their wrappers sticking to his food.
Couple of stories about flying: United Airlines is going to start requiring passengers to use headphones, and another airline is apparently only going to clean the "premium seats" on the plane in between flights. Gross.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Canadian dude in Vegas who stole a flamingo, a claw machine in Missouri that trapped another kid inside, companies that are handing out free nicotine to their employees, a former D.A.R.E. officer who got busted for selling drug while on duty, a warning to restaurants about fake health inspectors, and a couple with some wild names who got busted for drugs & illegal firearms.
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The line at the car wash was long, but it was sooooo worth the wait yesterday!
Truck was absolutely filthy. I see some rain in the forecast tomorrow. Might even get a thunderstorm!
It's Hypothetical Thursday on the show, so we asked each other hypothetical questions this morning. Jean's question was: "Would you rather have to grill 100% of your food or microwave it all?"
Brian's question was: "What would be the worst thing to be allergic to?"
Sadly, Office Cora was sick this morning, but we still hooked you up with some things to do in the 715 this weekend.
In the news this morning, and update on the search for Nancy Grace, the Wendy's CEO has thrown his hat into the "burger taste-testing" arena, a recall on frozen items from Trader Joe's, and a proposal to ban cell phones in classrooms in Wisconsin.
In sports, the Bucks lost again last night, the Badgers handily beat Maryland, an update on the World Baseball Classic, and legendary college football coach Lou Holtz died yesterday. And did you see this ref get punched at a college basketball game last night?
Elsewhere in sports, a Bears player retires unexpectedly, the NFL announced the opponents for this upcoming season's Hall of Fame game, and Dick Vitale is going to be on the call for one of the First Four men's basketball games in the March Madness tourney.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed what happened on Survivor last night(dude shit himself). Also, a possible Sphere being built in Nashville?
Did you hear about the "mini miracle" on the Hudson River from a few days ago? Same scenario, just on a smaller scale as the original "Miracle on the Hudson" from 2009. A dog that spent most of her life at a shelter in Tennessee is now going to her fur-ever home, and a cat in Ireland that was missing for two weeks was just found in the wall of the home!
Is this the saddest story of all time? An 82-year-old man who fought to get a traffic light installed at the intersection where his wife was killed in 2024 died on Monday in a car crash in the very same place. The traffic light was never added.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a "cool mom" in Utah who was arrested after she allegedly served alcohol to numerous children at a birthday party last weekend, a bar in Pittsburgh got an unwelcome guest last weekend, a woman in Canada who has run afoul of the Spice Girls, and a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and punched a cop in the face.
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After a few days of being here & not being here…we're both back this morning to get you over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with some freebies from GameDay Men's Health!
Brian was in the Twin Cities on Monday night and recapped his experience at the Bad Omens/Beartooth/President show.
In the news this morning, the legendary Bruce Campbell has cancer, Washington State is apparently pre-banning "forced employee microchips", a new trend at bars & restaurants is bone-broth cocktails, and the fast-food burger wars heats up again with the CEOs of Burger King & McDonald's taste-testing their new offerings.
In sports, the Bucks & Badgers play tonight, an update on AJ Allmendinger, and Jurickson Profar gets ANOTHER suspension.
Elsewhere in sports, the Atlanta Falcons are going to play in Madrid next season, the Pittsburgh women's basketball coach gets canned, a new LED court makes it's debut in the Big 12, and an NBA player disagrees with the upcoming "Magic City Monday" promotion.
Because we were both off yesterday, we decided to get Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show on the phone this morning!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also talked about what's new on DVD this week. Plus, a celebrity version of "Squid Game" is apparently coming to Netflix.
Today is "National Grammar Day" and it's also "Discover What Your Name Means Day"…so we looked that up.
Got an update on Punch the monkey, and a heart-warming story about a guy who's battling cancer that recently got a very nice surprise.
According to a new survey, the average woman spends $1,600 every year on "wellness", so we tried to figure out if Jean spent the same amount(she didn't)
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got a DUI while taking his driving test, a brawl in the drive-thru of a Wendy's, a dude who allegedly had a brain hemorrhage after playing video games for 4 days & three nights, and a serial donut shop robber in California.
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Truck wash day!
Gonna be almost 50° today with some colder temps & snow on the way tomorrow. So gotta get that truck in the car wash.
Heading into the weekend, we talked about what's on TV for the next few days and what's new in theaters along with a few new music releases.
Doc had to pre-record today's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen and Eau Claire!
We also highlighted some things to look forward to in the month of March, including some movies & TV shows, sporting events, and some of the holidays!
Speaking of sports, the Bucks play tonight, the Badgers are in Washington tomorrow afternoon, the US Women's Hockey team is going to be partying in Las Vegas with Flavor Flav…while the US Men's Hockey team had their bar tab taken care of by Pat McAfee!
A burger battle is heating up between McDonald's & Burger King…as Mickey-D's is introducing the "Big Arch Burger" and BK is apparently revamping it's Whopper.
Plus, have you seen the new Johnsonville sausage flavor? Not sure I want to try this one.
In the news this morning, a woman gives birth to a MASSIVE baby, the guy in Wyoming who dragged a dying wolf into a bar after hitting it with his snowmobile reaches a plea deal, and the grandfather with the "PB4WEGO" license plate gets a bit of help from the governor of NY.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL player's report gets leaked, Tony Dungy is apparently out at "Sunday Night Football", a couple of college basketball players helped out when those two cars fell into a sinkhole in Nebraska, and the Orlando Magic have a very unique collaboration coming up!
Couple of dog stories this morning - A snowplow driver in New York rescued a couple of dogs that were running loose on the highway, and an old guy in Canada fell down and was rescued by his neighbor's pooch!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who were seriously injured by some antlers that fell off the wall at a Longhorn steakouse, a couple who apparently beat each other with frying pans, a woman who tried to use movie prop money to bail a friend out of jail, and a guy who was flashing people at a Denny's.
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As the work week begins to wrap up, it's gradually getting warmer with a high in the low 50's expected for tomorrow before winter dumps more snow on us Saturday morning.
Yay!
So, don't put your shovels away just yet.
In the news this morning, Metallica officially announces their residency at the Sphere in Vegas, a recall on frozen blueberries, the US government has lifted the "shelter-in-place" order in Mexico, and Jackass is officially coming to an end.
In sports, the Bucks got a win over the Cavs last night, the Badgers lost to Oregon, the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island has claimed another victim, the NFL announced yesterday that both the Jaguars & Commanders would be playing overseas next season, and former La Crosse Logger - Max Scherzer - signs a one-year deal with the Blue Jays.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the list of nominees for the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and determined who should & shouldn't get in.
A singing mailman in Chicago went viral after someone on his route posted a doorbell camera video of him singing…people did some digging & found out he had a lengthy commute with no vehicle…and you can probably figure out the rest!
And check out this nun who was willing to risk serious injury to herself in order to save a child from being crushed by a falling tree!
It seems like everyone & their grandmother is on OnlyFans or some other adult platform…but what does the average person make per year by producing adult content? We took a look at the numbers.
Elsewhere in sports, Joel Quenneville becomes just the 2nd head coach in NHL history with 1,000 wins, Sidney Crosby's injury at the Olympics will keep him out of action for another month, and NASCAR scraps the "Promoter's Caution" from this year's All-Star race.
Today is "National Chili Day" and it's "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian asked Jean: "Would you take $5 million dollars in cash right now, but your lifespan would be cut by 10 years?". And Jean asked Brian: "Which would you rather give up for a month? Your phone or your vehicles?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Plus, she recapped her vacation to Puerta Vallarta that came to an end just before all the drug cartel violence!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude in California who crashed his car while doing whippets and kept doing them while being rescued, a felon in LA who got in even more trouble for feeding a Buzz Ball to a hawk, a Whataburger manager in Texas who beat a customer with a trash barrel, a dude in Pennsylvania who set multiple fires in his townhome while trying to kill spiders, a guy in NY who is facing charges for trying to kill his own sister with a crossbow after an argument about the temperature in their house, and a #FloridaMan who went nuts in a Chinese restaurant and did a bunch of damage with a shovel.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
We got you over the hump this morning with freebies from GameDay Men's Health on Workforce Wednesday. You can sign up every week on our app or website!
In the news this morning, a recap of last night's State of the Union Address, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, sad news for actor & comedian Martin Short and his family as his adopted daughter apparently took her own life, Christina Applegate reveals that she is now almost bed-ridden because of her battle with MS, and multiple NYPD officers were hit with snowballs yesterday.
In sports, the Bucks beat the Heat last night, the Badgers take on Oregon later tonight, the Miz knocks an apple off a teammate's head with a 104mph heater(or did he?), Connor Hellebuyck will receive the Medal of Freedom from President Trump, and Jack and Quinn Hughes respond to the backlash from President Trump's phone call to the Gold-medal winning men's team.
We talked about what's on TV and Brian reviewed the movie "Primate".
A very unique kitten is going viral and looking for it's forever home…and congrats to this kid from Colorado who got a very in-depth tour of the Southwest Airline headquarters in Dallas.
Elsewhere in sports, the Lions are playing in Germany next season, the NFL is possibly expanding replay, Kirk Cousins is going to be looking for a new team when the NFL year begins, and the UFL is making some very interesting changes to the kicking game this upcoming season.
How often do you replace your underwear? Apparently, you're supposed to completely replace your skivvies every six months. Who knew?
A couple of new diets are trending - something called "Boy Kibble"…and "Plastic Wrap Eating".
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the inventor of the Squatty Potty, a burglar in Atlanta that got captured in an air vent, a woman who almost died after getting a dog-lick infection, a grandpa with a unique license plate gets it revoked by the DMV, a wild video of a criminal suspect hiding in a trash can, and a Canadian strip club that's opening up next to a children's dance studio.
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Looking like we're going to get into the 50's later this week before more snow hits us on Saturday.
In the news this morning, Robert Carradine passed away at the age of 71, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, a Canadian man is going viral for taking a chainsaw to his television after the US Men's Hockey gold medal win at the Olympics, and a man with Tourette Syndrome had a very untimely outburst at the BAFTA awards over the weekend.
In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Heat, the Badgers are out of the Top 25 and take on Ohio State tomorrow night, Lindsey Vonn's leg almost got amputated after her crash at the winter games, the US Women's Hockey team declines President Trump's invite to the White House, and it looks like Manny Pacquiao is going to fight Floyd Mayweather again.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a former star of "Home Improvement" gets sentenced to 16 months in jail.
Elsewhere in sports, Kevin Harvick's son signs a deal with Toyota, Tyrese Haliburton has shingles, and a look ahead at the next Olympic games in 2028.
Vogue has apparently declared 2026 "The Year of the Crack". And a list of things that seem impressive until you actually do them.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Brewers' rough start to spring training and his recap of the Olympics.
Wild story about a moving crew in Phoenix that helped save a 3 year-old after an Amber Alert was issued, and a woman's diamond went missing but was later found on the bottom of some guy's shoe!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a food delivery robot that destroyed a woman's garden, a college professor who got caught saying some racist stuff with a hot mic, a kid who was the victim of a throat-slashing is going viral for his attitude during a TV interview with his mom, and a guy in Kentucky got busted for having sex with roadkill.
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What a weekend! After digging out on Friday after work, I took my sore back downtown & watched the US Men beat Slovakia to advance to the Gold Medal game, which they also won!
Talked a lot about the Olympics wrapping up this weekend, including a final medal count & some of the bigger stories from the last few weeks in Italy.
Elsewhere in the news this morning, the latest on the violence in Mexico, an update on the search for Nancy Guthrie, and a look at the blizzard hitting parts of the East Coast.
In sports, the Bucks won on Friday after a long break for the NBA All-Star game, but lost yesterday to the Raptors. The Badgers took care of Iowa yesterday afternoon, Tyler Reddick won his 2nd consecutive race, the Brewers are struggling in Spring training, and Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore died over the weekend.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and recapped "Dead of Winter" which the wife & I watched this weekend.
Unless you've been living in a bunker recently, you know about Punch the Monkey. He's going super-viral after his mother refused to care for him at a zoo in Japan. And now IKEA is helping out after the zoo used a stuffed animal to help Punch.
In other sports related items, Conor McGregor apparently wants to fight again, Pirates legend Bill Mazeroski died, and a fan ran onto the court of a college basketball game and tried to block a player's dunk.
Check out these guys who set a record by playing Pickleball for 28 hours straight! And ICYMI, a dog that was abandoned at an airport has now been adopted by one of the airport officers who responded to the call of his abandonment! And a guy in Chicago is a hero after jumping into the freezing waters of Lake Michigan to rescue a baby who's stroller was blown into the lake by a strong gust of wind!
Apparently, Mr. Clean is "retiring", and Dunkin' Donuts is testing a giant coffee bucket in some New England locations. Plus, tomorrow is "National Tortilla Chip" day, so Chipotle is giving away free chips & queso!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people pooping on the L.A. buses, a software engineer who somehow gained control of several thousand robot vacuums, an elementary school teacher in North Carolina who had a bad day at a Sam's Club, a Circle K in Arizona that sold a winning lottery ticket, a medic in Pittsburgh who was stealing rubber gloves from work & trading them for free pizza, and an auto repair shop in Iowa that made some questionable commercials.
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Holy crap, that's a lot of snow!
After a couple of very mild days, winter returned to the Coulee Region last night and dumped a bunch of snow all over the place.
Jean's out again, but Doc joined me just after 8am this morning for another racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen.
In the news this morning, actor Eric Dane died yesterday afternoon at age 53 after a brief battle with ALS, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, former Prince Andrew is arrested for his ties to Epstein,
In sports, the Bucks return to action tonight against the Pelicans, the Badgers will play on Sunday against Iowa, Pat Murphy gets an extension from the Brewers, and the Chicago Bears moving to Indiana takes another step forward!
Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including the US Women's Hockey team winning gold in overtime against Canada, an updated medal count, and the Australian reporter who got a bit tipsy before her live broadcast from the Winter Games.
Talked about what's on TV this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases…including an upcoming heavy metal album from William "Captain Kirk" Shatner!
Today(and every day) is "Love Your Pet Day"…so make sure they get some extra cuddles & treats today!
Speaking of animals, check out these snowmobilers in NH who helped free a moose that was stuck in the snow. And a heart-warming story about a woman who tracked down her biological father who never knew she existed and then got adopted by him. Right in the #Feels
Crazy story about an under-12 hockey game in Minnesota that lasted TWELVE overtimes and three days before coming to a conclusion!
Couple of stories about fast food - The President of Burger King gave out his cellphone number(allegedly) so that customers can call or text him directly with complaints. Dunkin' Donuts is apparently giving out gloves today for iced coffee drinkers, Wendy's is once again releasing a Girl Scout cookies Thin Mint Frosty, and according to Instacart data…the most popular frozen pizza is Red Baron.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got mad at his ex & attempted to destroy her car but picked the wrong SUV, a news anchor from Alabama that's going viral for being goth, a pediatric dentist who got arrested for working on patients while drunk, kung-fu robots in China, and an elementary school teacher from WI gets busted with cocaine at work.
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No Jean or Office Cora today, just me and you!
In the news this morning, an update on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a deadly avalanche in Lake Tahoe, a cause of death for actor Peter Greene, a cat food recall, and Tom Noonan…another well-known actor…passes away at age 74.
In sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Iowa on Sunday, the Bucks return to action tomorrow night after the NBA All-Star break, the US Men's hockey team beat Sweden in overtime yesterday, Kyrie Irving is done for the season, and another update from Lindsey Vonn.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the first ever YouTube video…which is apparently going into a museum.
Talked about the latest from the Olympics including an updated medal count, and a dog that ran onto the track during the women's cross-country skiing event yesterday.
Couple of cool stories here: an injured bald eagle was rescued by a few members of the NYPD, a woman who suffered a medical emergency and ended up in a canal gets rescued by a stranger, and some construction workers lighten the mood for some patients at a children's hospital.
Elsewhere in sports, the Seahawks are officially going up for sale, and the MLBPA hires a new executive director.
Even though Jean & Cora are both out today, my Hypothetical question for you was: "You can have any ONE vehicle from a film or TV show. Which one are you choosing?"
According to a new survey, just 14% of Americans are giving up something for Lent.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who drove drunk to pay an open container fine and got popped for DUI, a former school custodian who was busted for hiding in the girls' locker room, a truck that was driving recklessly & launched into a house, a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a jar of pickles, and a strip club is getting sued!
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Got some rain during the overnight…temps dropping over the next few days.
In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting at a hockey rink in Rhode Island, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, Shia LaBeouf gets beaten up & arrested at Mardi Gras, the Air Force One jets are getting repainted, and a recall on peanut butter.
In sports, the Badger men's basketball team blew it against Ohio State last night, the Bucks get back in action on Friday in New Orleans, the Brew Crew start their spring training games on Saturday, the Special Teams coordinator for the Packers is stepping down, and a look at the upcoming schedule for the US men's & women's hockey teams at the Olympics.
In other Olympic stuff, an update on the medal count, a professional darts player tries curling and ends up injuring himself, and a news anchor who loses it over the word "kerfluffle"
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Miley Cyrus will be appearing on the 20th Anniversary special for "Hannah Montana" on Disney+ in March.
Elsewhere in sports, Ronda Rousey is returning to the octagon to fight Gina Carano, the MLB Players' Association executive director steps down, and some new ballpark food items available at Astros games this year.
Cool story about a kid who saw his picture on the back of a Bluey toy, and a teacher in Washington is in the news after she had her students draw pictures of winter hats & then she and her aunt knitted real hats to match their drawings.
Had an interesting tip for helping you learn something faster. And a list of sounds that everyone should recognize as IMMEDIATE danger!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted his girlfriend with some Chick-Fil-A, a #FloridaTeen who got busted for exposing himself to multiple women, a private investigator who caught a guy snowboarding that was supposedly too injured to work, a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in an Uber for hours, a sex dungeon in Chicago that's getting shut down, and a pastor is accused of forcing his adopted children to eat out of dumpsters along with sexually abusing them.
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One final day in the 50's before the temps drop back into the 30's & 20's later this week.
Today is "Fat Tuesday", so load up on beers & food before Lent begins tomorrow!
It's also "National Cabbage Day", and "Random Acts of Kindness Day", so be nice!!!
In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the famous Lovers' Arch in Italy has crumbled into the ocean, and both Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson have died.
In sports, the Badgers are now a ranked team and they play at Ohio State tonight, the Dolphins are cleaning house and have released Tyreek Hill and several other players, the US Women's hockey team beat Sweden yesterday and will play Canada in the Gold medal game on Thursday, and Steph Curry is planning on returning to the 3-point contest in 2027.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday.
Speaking of the Olympics, we updated the medal count, Elana Meyers Taylor wins gold, an athlete from Norway quit mid-race, Colin Jost tries the bobsled, and a plastic surgeon admits to injecting an Olympic athlete's penis.
Check out this guy who made an old-school ice cream truck out of snow and is selling ice cream from the truck & donating the money to a children's hospital. A woman in Virginia donated a portion of her liver to her grandfather, and it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season…and one girl scout just set a record for selling 100,000 boxes!
Terrible tragedy in Rhode Island as three people are dead after a shooting at local hockey rink.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am this morning to talk about the upcoming Brewers season.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who got married by a funeral director, an idiot who got locked in a van he was trying to steal, a kid who choked on a bottlecap while playing beer pong, a dude in England who destroyed a bunch of airport kiosks, and a couple that bought a couch & found a cat inside.
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Another weekend in the books. Windows were open. ALMOST got on the Harley yesterday. Still too much dirt & salt on the roads to take her out of the garage just yet.
In the news this morning, former President Obama admitted on a recent podcast that aliens are real, a Wisconsin fisherman is going viral for using a porta-potty for an ice shanty, some guys in Prairie du Chien are playing their own version of Olympic curling, and the latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie.
In sports, the Badgers upset #10 Michigan State on Saturday, the Bucks are off until Friday, the results of the All-Star weekend in the NBA, and Tyler Reddick won yesterday's Daytona 500!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about a possible reboot for "Charlie's Angels".
Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul retires, Kansas State fires their head coach, a college baseball player hit THREE grand slams in a single game, and a hockey team has to apologize after asking it's fans to shower before coming to home games.
Speaking of the Olympics, we recapped some of this weekend's action in Italy, including an update on Lindsey Vonn, the US Medal count, the village is running out of condoms, the US men's hockey beatdown of Germany yesterday, and a Slovakian fugitive is arrested after he came out of hiding to attend a hockey game at the Olympics.
A couple of cool stories including: a baby giraffe that was just born at the Kansas City zoo, a farmer in Idaho who donated millions of potatoes to local food banks, and a cashier at a Publix grocery store in Georgia who is everyone's favorite.
Do you have a reusable water bottle? When was the last time you washed it? Might want to increase the amount of times you run it through the dishwasher!
Today is "President's Day", so make sure you keep that in mind if you have errands to run later. Some stuff might not be open. We talked about the best & worst Presidents according to a new survey, and we had some other interesting stats & info on the holiday.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested and claimed he was George Costanza, a billboard with a QR code for a free burrito is apparently distracting drivers, a guy who ran over a bunch of mailboxes, & a former police chief who is going to jail after he was found guilty of setting a bunch of fires.
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Friday at last!
We've got Friday the 13th today…and Valentine's Day tomorrow!
Obviously, we had a bunch of V-Day stuff this morning including some Instacart data on what people are buying this year. Plus, some last-minute gift ideas.
In the news this morning, the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, UW-Madison announces their interim Chancellor, people are upset about the new line of "American Girl" dolls, and a recall on vehicles with faulty airbags!
In sports, the Bucks beat the Thunder last night, the Badgers play tonight against another ranked opponent, the results of last night's NASCAR duels, the US Men's Hockey team throttled Latvia yesterday, and an updated medal count.
We let you know what's on TV today/this weekend and we also talked about what's new in theaters this weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, NBA All-Star weekend is here, a BYU wide receiver is charged with first degree felony rape, a Ukranian athlete refuses to change his helmet, and Breezy Johnson gets engaged at the Winter Games!
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
A great local story about a grandmother who took her first flight with her grandson piloting the plane, and a small town is in the news for coming together to help a homeless man & his dog.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a brawl at a Pickleball game in #Florida, a cat in New Zealand that was stealing towels & underwear, a Border Patrol agent that was harboring an illegal immigrant that is also his girlfriend AND niece, and a "deplorable" school in Alaska.
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I'm trying to decide what I should do this weekend. Work on the lawn? Or take the Harley out for a spin.
Gonna be in the mid-50's on Saturday and maybe I'll just do both.
In the news this morning, the latest on the death of James Van Der Beek, an update on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mom, an airport got closed yesterday because of a party balloon, and a deadly school shooting in Canada.
Bunch of Olympic stuff this morning including an updated medal count, the latest on Lindsey Vonn, and what are people Googling about the Winter Games?
It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we asked each other some hypothetical questions. Brian asked Jean: "What was the most unhinged thing you ever did in a relationship?"
Jean asked Brian: "Would you rather be hangry all the time or hot & sweaty all the time?"
And of course, Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
In sports, the Bucks beat the Magic last night before the NBA All-Star break, the Badgers take on Michigan State tomorrow night, Kyle Busch wins the pole for this weekend's Daytona 500, and some big suspensions in the NBA after a fight between the Hornets & Pistons.
Valentine's Day is coming up this weekend and 82% of people think it's a fake holiday that was made-up to encourage people to spend money. And speaking of money, we looked at how much people are spending on V-Day this year.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight.
Remember the Australian kid who saved his family after they got blown out to sea? Well, the cops just released more details about the incident along with some audio from the kid's 911 call. A dog in Louisville helped cops find a missing three year-old. And a former professor at the University of Wisconsin is in the news after a bunch of his former students got postcards from him after he passed away.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a beehive thief, a surge in fake IDs due to the popularity of A.I., a landlord in Green Bay who was allegedly trading sex for rent, a guy in Sacramento who stole some beehives, a mom who injected fecal matter into her own child's IV at the hospital, and a jewelry thief who used a forklift to rob a store and a donkey to escape.
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It's Hump Day and there's so much going on this week. The weather is improving, the Winter Roots festival is Saturday, the La Crosse Sport Show is this weekend, and the Olympics continue!
Speaking of the Winter Games, we updated you on the medal count, talked about yesterday's beatdown of Canada in women's hockey, and a medal winner who made a stunning admission during a press conference.
In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, an official cause of death for Catherine O'Hara, Tim Walz is hopeful that ICE agents will soon be leaving Minnesota, and a new report claims that Kurt Cobain was murdered.
In sports, the Badgers beat Illinois in overtime last night, the Bucks are back in Orlando tonight, Tiger Woods' son picks his college, former Pittsburgh women's basketball players are suing the current head coach, a 49er player gets shot in the ankle at a Super Bowl party, and the Nieslen numbers are in for the Super Bowl & the halftime show.
Speaking of the Super Bowl halftime show, Dave Draiman of Disturbed is suggesting that we use music to bring people together with a new festival featuring artist on both sides of the political aisle, and Kid Rock responds to allegations that he was lip-syncing during his TPUSA halftime show.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and looked a list of Valentine's Day horror movies to watch this weekend.
Normally, we get nothing but insanity out of the state of Florida, but here's a couple of rather nice articles instead: A pregnant woman is rescued from her vehicle after it ends up in a pond & starts sinking, and a manatee stuck in a storm drain gets rescued as well. Also, check out this 12 year-old kid who is trying to become the youngest person to ever create nuclear fusion!
Valentine's Day is on Saturday, and DoorDash just released some data on the most & least romantic states based on the orders they make near the holiday.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a drunk Amazon driver take out a mailbox, a new Airbnb inside and old police station in Canada, a guy who forged a doctor's note so he could skip work, and new A.I. underwear that can supposedly track your bacteria by investigating your farts.
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According to my weather app, we might hit 52° on Saturday! I'm so ready to get working on my backyard projects this Spring!
In the news this morning, Ghislane Maxwell pleads the fifth, Savannah Guthrie issues another plea, a Burger King franchise in Wisconsin is in big trouble for child labor penalties, and a recall on a popular cake mix.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Orlando Magic last night, the Badger men's basketball team takes on #5 Illinois tonight, the Vegas Raiders officially hire Klint Kubiak, and an update on Lindsey Vonn's crash & surgery.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Falcons linebacker and the allegations of domestic assault, some Olympic medals are breaking, and a new-ish sport is upsetting the internet.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show is back from California and we got his reaction to the Super Bowl.
Cute story about an elderly couple who recently got engaged…and another kid got stuck in a claw machine and had a BLAST!
Today is "Red Tuesday"…and if you're not feeling too secure in your relationship, this is the day you should break it off to avoid the fake romance & pressure of Valentine's Day. And speaking of V-Day, we took a look at how much a dozen roses will cost you in the Midwest.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got into an argument with some teenagers at a McDonald's and mooned them, a thief who got caught by some llamas, a paramedic who was pissing all over the place, and a daycare worker who was allegedly giving the kids laxatives so they'd have to go home early.
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Well, it wasn't the outcome I was hoping for, but I did spend a full day with my wife & pets yesterday…enjoying lots of snacks, drinking a few beers, and yelling at the TV.
Super Bowl 60 is in the books and congrats to the Seahawks on the victory.
We recapped the game, the commercials, the musical performances, along with a bunch of other interesting stats and info.
I actually took notes during the game to remind myself of the things I wanted to mention this morning.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and in the news…the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mother, the tragic deaths of Brad Arnold from "3 Doors Down" and Greg Brown of "CAKE".
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks have now won three in a row after beating Indiana on Friday, the Badgers lost to the Hoosiers on Saturday in overtime, an update on the US medal count at the Winter Olympics, and the terrible crash for Lindsey Vonn.
Nikola Jokic is climbing the ranks of the NBA's greatest with another triple-double, a linebacker for the Falcons gets arrested for domestic abuse, the "hot mic" at the Olympics, and the Duke vs. UNC game.
Remember the woman in Philly who had her car encased in ice after a water pipe burst? Well, she just got a new car thanks to Carvana. And check out this firefighter who rescued a bunch of puppies not too long ago and has now rescued two of them!
With everything costing so much and all the holiday bills starting to roll in as we wait for our tax returns, it's a good opportunity for us to look at some ways to save money.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Angry Orchard looking to trade some cider for your ex's belongings, some "lawn-gerie" from Natty Light just in time for V-Day, a truck that was doing donuts on a frozen lake falls through the ice, a woman who threw lasagna in her husband's face because he was being a "bunghole", a man who murdered his ex and then broke down at the police station after he realized he wouldn't be able to play GTA 6 if he ends up in jail, and a crazy video of someone getting a back tattoo inside a Wendy's restaurant.
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No Jean again today, no problem! Gonna be almost 40° today, I've got live lobsters coming in from Maine for our Super Bowl feast, and a nap this afternoon.
Speaking of the game on Sunday, we had a ton of Super Bowl stuff today, including:
- An update on the Seahawks' Nick Emmanwori
- Who is America rooting for?
- Tom Brady's lack of rooting interest
- The best & worst Super Bowl board numbers
- Which states order the most pizza for the game
- If you aren't watching the Super Bowl, what are you doing instead?
In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, the Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death and fled the country in 2024 missed a court appearance earlier this week, the Minnesota DOT's "Name A Snowplow" contest is officially underway, and a nationwide recall on Chips Ahoy!
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a 40 year-old cassette tape was just found in an attic and it contains never-before-heard music from Ozzy Osbourne!
Cool story about a woman's long-lost pen pal who is now her OB-GYN, and did you know that specially trained otters are being used to locate missing people?
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight and the Badgers play Indiana tomorrow. The NFL is going to Australia next season, and the Olympics have already begun…even though the opening ceremony isn't until later today. The US Women's hockey team got a big win yesterday, they've renamed the US hospitality house after some protests, and how much are the medals actually worth?
Doc joined me just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And in today's edition of "Bad New with Happy Music", we had stories about A.I. renting humans, people in #Florida are taking the frozen iguanas and making tacos & pizzas with them, a serial "defecator" in Wisconsin is finally caught, a woman suspected of DUI gets into a chase with the police and then dances after finally pulling over, and a fight about sticky buns.
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Here it comes…the weekend. We've got some warmer temps ahead, the Super Bowl on Sunday, and I've got some fresh seafood getting delivered from Maine tomorrow!
Obviously, I had a lot of Super Bowl stuff this morning…including some of the more interesting prop bets that are available, and a chat with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show who is in California all this week for the coverage of the big game on Sunday.
Also talked to Office Cora just after 8am this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean's out today, Cora & I asked each other hypothetical questions.
Mine was: "Would you rather get unlimited free tickets to any shows you want to go to for an entire year, or tour the world for one year with your favorite band?"
Cora's was: "What sport would you want to play in the Olympics?"
In the news this morning, the latest on Savannah Guthrie's missing mother, a recall on honey, Pizza Hut is closing hundreds of it's locations, and a 150 year-old bottle of booze was recently unearthed.
In sports, the Bucks won their 2nd in a row last night against the Pelicans, the Badger men's basketball team plays this Saturday against Indiana, the results of yesterday's NASCAR race at Bowman-Gray stadium, and a Lions fan is suing DK Metcalf for defamation.
Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and I also discussed a possible NEW documentary about Joe Exotic.
Cool story about a guy who was remodeling his house & found something interesting under the floors. Plus, a couple of recent college grads have designed a special hat to protect the ears & hearing of premature babies.
Elsewhere in sports, the Olympic hockey rink STILL isn't finished, and the Olympic ski-jumpers will now have microchips in their suits to help curb cheating.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", I had stories about a former Little Caesar's employee who broke into his former place of employment to make some pizzas, a woman who got trapped in a malfunctioning car wash, a mom who "needed a night out" and left her 3 year-old home alone, a horrific scene at an Olive Garden in Pennsylvania, and a condo place that's testing dog shit for DNA to try & identify who isn't picking up their dog waste.
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Hump day is here and we're looking at another high in the mid-20's today. Likely going to be in the upper 30's by tomorrow.
Jean's final day in the studio this week as she's off on Thursday & Friday.
In the news this morning, Minute Maid announced that they are discontinuing their canned & frozen juices after EIGHTY years, the latest on the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie's mom, more legislation introduced in Wisconsin for the legalization of marijuana, and the famous bald eagles in CA unfortunately lost two eggs.
In sports, the Bucks finally got a win last night over the Bulls, the Badgers play at home against Indiana on Saturday morning, no trade for Giannis just yet but James Harden is on the move, the results of last night's Pro Bowl, and Robert Kraft…much like Bill Belichick, won't be getting into the Hall of Fame this year.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed the possibility that Ozzfest returns in 2027! And if you've always wanted to own a home made famous by a TV show, you're in luck! The house from "Breaking Bad" just got a major price-slash! Also, it looks like we're getting some new episodes of MST3K thanks to a VERY successful crowd-funding campaign.
Elsewhere in sports, the College Football Playoff schedule for the next two years gets released with some noticeable changes, the American flag-bearers at the Olympics get named, and Lindsey Vonn is planning on competing in Milan despite having suffered some major damage to her left knee. And speaking of the Olympics, our favorite event at the upcoming Winter games is apparently snowboarding.
Cool story about a teacher in Michigan who just set a Guinness World Record for the "longest career as a language teacher".
What are some etiquette tips that we should all know?
We talked about the moment we realized we weren't young anymore.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new beer brewed with an extremely bizarre ingredient, a moron in Massachusetts who tried to melt ice on his roof with a blowtorch, a guy in Indy who robbed a Taco Bell with some pruning shears, a #FloridaWoman who's in trouble after her kid showed up to kindergarten with a gun in their backpack, a deer that crashed through a living-room window of a home in #Florida, and a cop that went above & beyond to catch a stolen-bike suspect.
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Here we are, with six more weeks of winter to look forward to, according to the Groundhog.
In the news this morning, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night died, they're charging money to take selfies at the Trevi Fountain, and Wordle is now reusing words.
In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Bulls, the Badgers take on Indiana on Saturday, the NFL is going to reevaluate the "Rooney Rule" after the most recent round of coaching hires, the Saints are going to be playing in Paris next season, and a college basketball coach gets arrested on the court right after a game.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Great story about a kid in Australia who saved his family from drowning, and Google Translate recently helped deliver a baby in New Jersey!
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us live from the Super Bowl. In other Super Bowl news, a look at the record amount of money people are wagering on the game, and a list of the worst halftime performances.
Apparently, there's a new TikTok health "hack" involving hot water. And speaking of a trying to get healthy, check out this guy who's locking himself in his room for an entire year and streaming it.
Have you seen McDonald's is releasing caviar for your nuggets on Valentine's Day? What's a luxury you could never give up once you've experienced it?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on meth who stole a couple of airplanes, a naked man on a Universal Studios tour, another naked guy on a plane, a couple who's suing a fertility clinic, and a hospital that had to be evacuated after a guy showed up with a WWII bomb in his ass.
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Here we are…back at work. Another weekend in the books. Another few days closer to spring!
It's Groundhog Day…again. And we talked about Punxsutawney Phil and what his prediction was this morning. Plus, the latest on the deaths of Catherine O'Hara & Grady Desmond Wilson.
In sports, the Bucks continue to struggle without Giannis and lost to the Celtics yesterday, the Badger men's basketball team beat Ohio State this weekend, the Super Bowl is just days away but we've got the Pro Bowl coming up tomorrow night if anyone cares, a goalie fight in the NHL last night, and PG-13 gets suspended from the NBA.
We recapped last night's Grammy awards and let you know what's on TV today/tonight.
Cool story about a woman's porch crockpot that is extremely valuable, and a mystery record found in a music store is going viral.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the coaching hires in the NFL, including the firing of the Vikings GM. A recap of the Royal Rumble from Saturday afternoon, the Seahawks are apparently going to be for sale after the Super Bowl, and a soccer league is looking for help in cracking down on illegal streamers!
Have you heard about "Cigarette Mom Rock"??? It's apparently the alternative to "Divorced Dad Rock".
And everyone was talking about the boxer who lost his toupee during a fight.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple in New Mexico that robbed a sex shop, an idiot in Indiana who tried to thaw the gas line in his home with a blowtorch, a woman in North Carolina who got popped for DUI while doing over 100mph with an unrestrained baby in the vehicle, a guy in Texas who killed another man after arguing about French fries, a flight from LA to Manila that suffered a complete bathroom failure, and a woman's car that got completely covered in ice.
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What a week! It's finally come to an end, and looks like we might get some snow on Sunday.
On the show today, Doc joined us just after 8am for his first Racing Report of the year thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And with February beginning on Sunday, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the next month.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Wizards last night, the Badgers play tomorrow against Ohio State, legendary Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz is in hospice care, Patrick Kane sets an NHL record, and Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson is arrested in Florida.
We told you what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also, check out this new dating show coming out on Netflix where people don't reveal their ages to the prospective dates.
Apparently, there's a new sub-genre of Rock music that's taking the world by storm and it's a rival to "Divorced Dad Rock". They're calling it "Cigarette Mom Rock".
Elsewhere in sports, a couple of the NFL Hall of Fame voters have stepped forward to reveal why they didn't vote for Bill Belichick on his first ballot, and Caitlin Clark is continuing to expand her portfolio.
Another day, another rescue on the ice. This time, it's a dog that fell through the ice on a frozen lake in St. Louis that was saved by the fire department. And a high school senior from Minnesota is in the news for paying for a woman's shopping items after her card got declined at a Walmart.
With the weather being so cold recently, we discussed some car hacks you might want to try.
Check out this list of disgusting habits that most of us secretly think are normal.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dude who got crushed TWICE in the back of a garbage truck but survived, a snowplow driver in Philly who's in trouble for intentionally burying people's cars with snow, a woman's cream cheese review that went viral because of her majestical hair, and a #FloridaMan who used fake movie money to buy flowers & chocolates for a stripper he was in love with.
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Another day, another high of 14° today.
It's Thursday, so that means we asked each other Hypothetical questions.
Brian's question was the classic "Trolley dilemma"
Jean's was: "Would you rather be completely alone all the time or have people around all the time?"
Also on Thursdays, we talk to Office Cora to find out what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Today, she also recapped her experience at last weekend's Riverfront Revolt.
In the news this morning, a candidate for Governor of WI has dropped out of the race, a lawsuit involving Costco's rotisserie chicken, a recall on Gerber biscuits, and UPS is cutting a bunch of jobs nationwide.
In sports, the Badgers overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Gophers last night, the Bucks are in Washington tonight, Giannis trade rumors are starting to really heat up with the NBA trade deadline looming, the Browns have hired a new head coach, and another golfer is leaving LIV and heading back to the PGA tour.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed Neilsen's 2025 year-end streaming numbers.
A guy in Wisconsin was rescued by some strangers after he fell through the ice on a lake while trying to ice fish, and a snowplow driver cleared the way for a woman to get her baby to the hospital in Cincinnati during a snow storm.
Elsewhere in sports, the Duke QB officially transfers to Miami, the giant amount of money expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, and a "cursed" NBA game!!!
Google recently released some stats on what kind of winter-related searches were popular during the last few weeks, and a viral jingle for Dr. Pepper has inspired many other people to try and create jingles for their favorite sodas.
And in today's episode of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who cut off his own foot to get into medical school, a substitute teacher in Las Vegas who got fired after using the N-word during a class, a bunch of sewage is flowing into the Potomac River and creating a "geyser of poop", a #FloridaMan who was trying to toughen up his kid, and another #FloridaMan who was banging his vacuum in the middle of the street in broad daylight.
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Getting over the hump & heading towards the weekend!
Weather slightly improving…might see temps in the mid-20's by Sunday.
In the news this morning, the Doomsday Clock moves closer to midnight, a recall on K-Cups, a man is arrested after spraying a substance on Ilhan Omar, the guy from "The Blind Side" is on life support, and the Doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her kids has been arrested and the kids were found in a Croatian orphanage.
In sports, Bill Belichick does NOT get the call to the Hall of Fame, the Bucks lost to the 76ers last night, the Badgers play tonight against Minnesota, Matthew Stafford talks about his possible retirement, Mac McClung won't participate in this year's NBA All-Star dunk competition, and the big bets are already rolling in on the Super Bowl.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also found out when the final episode of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is going to happen. Plus, a new "Faces of Death" movie is coming to theaters later this year.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bills hire a new head coach, the vest that Mike Ditka wore in Super Bowl XX against the Patriots is up for auction, and speaking of the Pats…neither they nor the Seahawks will be practicing near that power substation before the upcoming Super Bowl.
Have you heard of "Friction-Maxxing"?? It's a term for life becoming too easy because of A.I. and technology.
Heart-warming story about a GoFundMe that was set up to help a 92 year-old woman who was still working to pay her bills.
Did you see the KegChup dispenser that Heinz is unleashing? You can't buy it yet, but you could try to win one.
A guy recently lost a bet and his punishment is eating nothing buy Wendy's chili for breakfast, lunch, & dinner for an entire month! No crackers, no cheese…just chili.
With the Super Bowl just a week & a half away, there's plenty of stuff to talk about…including the interesting connection between the Seattle Seahawks and the Pope.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a toddler who flew out of a moving vehicle and almost got run over, a wild video of a ceiling collapse at a hotel in Oklahoma, a Japanese bar that's for people who are thinking about quitting their jobs & apparently the drinks are free, a local wrestler who's in some hot water for a recent gimmick, and a #FloridaMan who got popped for DUI after he was driving his car around while it was on fire.
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Another cold one in the dairy state.
In the news this morning, an update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, the latest on the deadly plane crash in Maine, recently arrested Ryan Wedding appears in court, and Yuengling Beer is back in WI!
In sports, the Bucks take on the 76ers tonight, an update on Giannis' injury, the Badger men's basketball team faces Minnesota tomorrow night, Shedeur Sanders is going to the Pro Bowl, and Philip Rivers withdraws from the Bills' head coaching search.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also looked at the new Netflix documentary on the 1980 US Olympic hockey team.
Great story about a group of high school kids who fix old cars and donate them to single moms. And check out this cat that walked 155 miles to get back home after going missing.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us to talk about his reaction to the AFC & NFC Championship games, and his thoughts on the Freddy Peralta trade.
Have you seen this museum of personal failures? All sorts of interesting stuff on display.
An online debate is raging right now about a couple that hid a bunch of rubber ducks around their house to test a cleaning service.
Elsewhere in sports, is there a new conspiracy in the NFL? And a family is suing Aramark & the Houston Texans.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new law going into effect in South Carolina that could fine you for having too much trash in your vehicle, a #FloridaWoman who poured bleach in her roommate's pasta dish, a guy who shot at a snowplow driver, a dude who stole $400,000 worth of smart toilets, and another dude who farted on some cops while getting arrested.
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An end to this brutal winter weather is coming. But not until this weekend. It's going to stay really cold for most of the week, but by Saturday, we should see temps creep back into the 20's.
As we get back to reality today, we recapped this past weekend's Riverfront Revolt at the La Crosse Center, including Brian taking his clothes off.
In the news this morning, the UW-Madison Chancellor is leaving for Columbia University, a deadly plane crash in Maine, a recall on Toyota trucks, and a Dodge County man is arrested on charges of incest & child sexual assault.
In sports, the Pats & Seahawks won yesterday to advance to the Super Bowl, Giannis gets injured and will miss several weeks, the Bucks game got postponed due to the weather, the Badgers lost to USC yesterday to end their five-game winning streak, and a recap of UFC 324.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also reacted to Alex Honnold's climb to the top of that skyscraper in Taipei.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL coaching moves, a Packer player gets arrested at the airport, and Fernando Mendoza officially declares for the NFL draft.
A crossing guard in Chicago is going viral after he helped some kids cross a flooded street, and a teacher who saved one of her students who was choking on a burger.
The winter weather is the big story recently, so we played a winter storm-edition of "Did You Know?"
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole a harp & jumped in a river, some people are upset about allegedly "see-through" Lululemons, an assault with a pork chop, a new study that confirms "size matters", and a really drunk bus driver.
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Schools & businesses are closing due to the record cold temps, so make sure you check before you head out today!
It's show day, so we mixed in some extra 311, Lit, & Sick Puppies before tonight's show at the La Crosse Center.
In the news this morning, the WI DNR responds to the viral "exploding trees" posts on social media, a nationwide recall on treadmills, and several people who interrupted a church service in Minneapolis have been arrested.
In sports, the Badgers won their 5th in a row last night by beating Penn State, the Bucks look to get back on track tonight against Denver, a look at this weekend's AFC & NFC Championship games, the Baltimore Ravens have hired a new head coach, and the NFL award nominations are out!
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters.
And speaking of movies, a list of "scientifically accurate" movies according to NASA.
Today happens to be "National Pie Day". And it's also "National Handwriting Day" and "Measure Your Feet Day"
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NBA betting scandal, and a soccer team is refunding a bunch of it's fans after a sub-par performance recently.
Cool story about a class ring that was found by a guy with a metal detector & returned to it's original owner. A dramatic video of firefighters in Michigan who rescued several people and a pet from an apartment fire. And another great story about a woman who donated a kidney to her best friend.
A study took a look at how much various mascots earn…and it's got us thinking we chose the wrong career path.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a unique way of dealing with bear attacks in Japan, a guy who was selling cars on Facebook Marketplace…then stealing the cars from the people he sold them to…and then trying to sell them again, three soccer fans got arrested for wearing the Borat man-kini to a match featuring Kazakhstan, a woman who neglected her elderly father for so long that his bones were exposed, and a drag queen is getting sued by Patagonia.
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More snow. More cold.
Repeat.
After shoveling a bit yesterday when I got home from work, it decided to snow some more in the afternoon and now I've got to shovel again today when I get out of here.
In the news this morning, a Delta flight had to return to the gate after de-icing fluid leaked into the plane and soaked a passenger, a man is accused of posing as an ICE agent & breaking into someone's home, WinterFest in Green Bay is canceled because of winter, and a list of things Goodwill won't take.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight against Penn State, the Brewers traded Freddy Peralta to the Mets, a look at this weekend's AFC & NFC Conference Championship games, and the 49ers are putting on their tinfoil hats!
It's "National Hot Sauce Day", and it's also Hypothetical Thursday. Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather freeze to death or burn to death?"
And Brian's question for Jean was: "Do you believe in heaven & hell and what do you think they look like?"
Elsewhere in sports, a rundown of this Saturday's UFC 324 card, former sideline reporter Michele Tafoya is running for Senate in Minnesota, and a 4 year-old girl is getting death threats because of her NFL picks on social media.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed Bret Michaels' response to the claim that he wanted 600% more money than the rest of Poison for a possible 40th Anniversary tour.
Plus, the Super Bowl is only a few weeks away and they are already filming & leaking some of the ads you're going to see during the game.
A couple of things are trending right now, including "house burping"…which is just opening the doors & windows throughout the year & getting some fresh air inside…and "Whimsy"…which is people trying to be more carefree in 2026.
Great story about a cook at Texas Roadhouse who helped save a couple from a car wreck and just received an incredible reward for his heroics! Plus, another story about a dog that was missing who's now been reunited with his original owner.
Office Cora also joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in NH who's accused of breaking into people's residences and pouring queso on their furniture, a #FloridaMan who tried stealing a bunch of wine & steaks by shoving them down his pants, a female prison guard who was banging an inmate and attempting to sneak drugs into the lock-up, and a dude who shut off his heat in his apartment to save money & ended up with an ice castle instead.
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More snow. More cold. More misery.
But, at least it's Hump Day & we've got two nights of live music at the La Crosse Center this weekend!
Don't forget that the Riverfront Revolt is coming up on Friday & Saturday night and you can buy tickets in person at the Center Box Office or grab them online by clicking here.
It is "Workforce Wednesday" today, so we helped you over the hump with some freebies thanks to GameDay Men's Health on Highway 16 in La Crosse.
It's also "International Sweatpants Day", and with the weather the way it's been lately, sweatpants at work are totally acceptable!
In the news this morning, an update on Timothy Busfield, Air Force One had to turn around shortly after taking off yesterday, Vice President JD Vance is coming to Minneapolis tomorrow, a bunch of recalled tuna accidentally got shipped to stores throughout the Midwest, and a missing Iowa boy is found safe in Wisconsin.
In sports, the Bucks play tonight against the Thunder, the Badger men's basketball team looks to win their 5th straight tomorrow night against Penn State, Jimmy Butler is done for the season after tearing his ACL, a look at the latest NFL coaching hires, the betting favorite to win next year's College Football Playoffs National Championship, Jordan Addison has his charges dropped in Florida, and the Baseball HOF announces it's newest members.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and offered some ways to stay relevant at your job with A.I. taking over.
A woman who likes to play contests and sweepstakes recently won a mansion, and a Navy rescue swimmer saved a woman's life after her car ended up in the ocean.
Elsewhere in sports, Micah Parsons is looking for help while playing video games, and a bench-clearing brawl erupted during a traveling baseball tournament.
There's a lot of possible side effects with the recent weight-loss drugs, but here's an interesting side effect you may not have thought of yet.
Almost everyone swears. Including kids! We talked about some recent surveys & polls regarding kids & cursing.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who used a frying pan to fight off a home intruder, a dude in Virginia who threatened to blow up a Bojangles after they allegedly got his order wrong, a woman in Texas who got arrested after smoking meth during a video call with an inmate at a prison, and apparently…Porn isn't so bad for you after all!
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Another very cold one today with even chillier temps later this week. Looking at a high of -10 on Friday.
Because of that, we talked about some cold weather hacks. Including putting cayenne pepper in your socks!
In the news this morning, the Department of Defense has active-duty military on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, President Trump continues to want to take control of Greenland, people in Denmark are petitioning to buy California, and a new sphere is coming to Maryland!
In sports, the Indiana Hoosiers are your college football national champs, the Bucks almost blew it against the Hawks yesterday, the AFC & NFC Conference Championship games are this weekend, the Dolphins have hired a new head coach, and the NBA All-Star game rosters have been released.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Today is not only "National DJ Day", it's also "National Cheese Lover's Day"!!!!!
Had a story about a guy who got a life-saving pig kidney transplant last year and now has a human kidney a year later! And a dude is going viral for his song about his wife's resume.
Elsewhere in sports, Green Day are playing before the Super Bowl, and a high school basketball ref is stepping away from officiating after an extremely ridiculous flop while working a game.
If you struggle with energy loss in the afternoon…you aren't alone. According to a new study, the average American hits their daily energy "low" at 2:06pm.
The one & only Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to assault a "romantic rival" by throwing a 25lb weight at her while at the gym, a shoplifter who put a shotgun shell in his mouth & tried to set it off by heating it up with a lighter, and a woman in Tennessee who's in trouble for allowing her 5 year-old daughter to wax the pubic area of two dozen women.
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What a weekend!!!
Had a very successful 9-Pin Tap Tourney on Saturday to raise money for the Rock Foundation, and then I sat around and did absolutely nothing yesterday, with the exception of watching football.
In the news this morning, the latest on what's happening in Minneapolis/St. Paul, a deadly train derailment in Spain, an update on Kiefer Sutherland's arrest from last week, the Poison 40th Anniversary tour gets nixed, and a recall on chocolate gets expanded.
Speaking of football, we recapped all this weekend's NFL Divisional round games and looked ahead to next Sunday's AFC & NFC Championship games. The Bucks play at noon today as part of the NBA's MLK Day schedule, the Badgers got a nice win against Rutgers over the weekend, and the college football National Championship is tonight.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the unusual injury Emilia Clarke suffered while filming her new show.
Great story about a kid in the UK who helped save his mother's life after she passed out while driving.
A man is going viral for listing all the chores he had to do when he was a kid, so we tried to think back to our childhoods and remember all the stuff we were responsible for.
Elsewhere in sports, John Harbaugh officially gets hired by the NY Giants, Matt LaFleur & the Packers have reached an agreement to extend his contract, Kevin Durant passes Dirk Nowitski on the NBA's all-time scoring list, and Air Force suspended their basketball coach.
Did you know………the zoo animal responsible for the most injuries to zookeepers? Did you know……..how many jobs were created by a specific taco? Did you know……….how many Americans are using A.I.?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car thief who found something criminal in a vehicle he stole, a #FloridaMan who got busted for repeatedly throwing roofing nails on the road, a company is in hot water for basically selling cake batter disguised as protein powder, a delivery robot that got destroyed when it got stuck on some train tracks, a kid who got arrested for trying to stay in a Walmart for 24 hours, and a dude who got busted for doing donuts in a church parking lot on a first date.
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And just like that, it's Friday! We've got snow in the forecast today and then brutally cold temps this weekend.
In the news this morning, the Milwaukee father accused of locking six kids in a storage locker has been found guilty, President Trump is threatening to use the Insurrection Act to help handle the situation in Minneapolis, a recall on bottled water that was distributed to several states in the Midwest including Wisconsin, and Matthew McConaughey has trademarked the phrase "alright, alright, alright" to keep it from falling into the evil hands of A.I.
Speaking of artificial intelligence, we had a couple of additional stories about the technology this morning. Including a professor from Canada who got all his news from A.I. bots for a full month. And his data says that the news it fed him was fully accurate just 47% of the time…partially accurate 45% of the time…and the other 8% was bullshit. Plus, 41% of travelers claim they'll trust A.I. recommendations over their friends and social media. Which feels sad.
In sports, the Bucks lost again last night to the Spurs, the Badger men's basketball team takes on Rutgers tomorrow, the NFL divisional round kicks off tomorrow afternoon & concludes on Sunday, and another betting scandal in the world of college basketball.
Today is "National Boston Day". It's also "Appreciate a Dragon Day", and "International Fetish Day". So celebrate accordingly!
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Additionally, the new "Baywatch" show is holding an open casting call if you think you've got what it takes!
Cool story about a retiring news anchor from Philly who is now a Guinness World Record holder, and a Canadian lottery winner decided to help others during the holidays after collecting a massive jackpot!
Elsewhere in sports, Clayton Kershaw is going to pitch for Team USA in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, and the latest on that Olympic hockey rink.
The astronauts successfully returned to Earth from the space station after one of them had a medical emergency. And a start-up company is trying to rent hotel rooms on the moon. Good luck with that.
Doc recorded a Racing Report extra for us thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was trying to take a nap when a car crashed into his home & landed on top of him, a bunch of driverless delivery trucks in China are basically ramming into everything like a scene from "Grand Theft Auto", a dude who impersonated a cop so he could get free donuts, & a guy in Canada who assaulted another dude because he was ice fishing too close to his spot.
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Busy Thursday as we get ready for the colder temps to move in along with the snow! Should start sometime this afternoon & continue through tomorrow.
In the news this morning, actor Timothy Busfield recently turned himself in to authorities after allegations of child sexual abuse and now he's facing new charges involving a 16 year-old girl, an ICE agent was attacked in Minneapolis yesterday & shot a man in the leg, Verizon has resolved it's outage from yesterday and has promised to provide account credits to it's customers, a man who heckled President Trump at a Ford factory has been suspended from his job…but a GoFundMe for him has already raised almost a million dollars, and a recall on Super Greens dietary supplements.
In sports, the Bucks take on the Spurs tonight, the Badger men's basketball team face Rutgers on Saturday, a look at the NFL Divisional Round schedule, the College Football National Championship game is on Monday night between Miami & Indiana, Adam Theilen officially announced his retirement yesterday, and it looks like John Harbaugh is going to be the next head coach for the Giants.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed a list of "nearly perfect" comedy films and added a few more of our own.
Cool story about an influencer who goes to farmer's markets to highlight local vendors and completely changed the life of a mom-&-pop beef jerky brand from Texas! And speaking of snacks, we looked at Instacart's list of the Top 10 Super Bowl snacks. If you're looking for something Super Bowl-esque, Cup Noodles is releasing three chicken wing-inspired flavors just in time for the big game.
It's Hypothetical Thursday and Brian went first with his question, "Would you rather have constant diarrhea or constant constipation?"
Jean asked, "Which Boston sports team would you pick to win a championship?"
Elsewhere in sports, the UFC Bantamweight Championship fight between Kayla Harrison & Amanda Nunes at next weekend's UFC 324 has been postponed, a bunch of money & guns were stolen from Greg Biffle's home just weeks after his tragic death in a plane crash, and a high school football team is cancelling it's next season after it went winless….and scoreless for an entire season this year!
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who found an interesting charge on her Chick-Fil-A receipt, a stranger who knocked on someone's door at midnight and asked them to make a pizza, a mom in the UK who made her kids pay for their own McDonald's, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to avoid being arrested by shitting on the cops.
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Welcome to Wednesday! Drastic change in temperature, and snow on the way tomorrow & into Friday.
Yippee!
In the news this morning, actor Timothy Busfield turned himself in to the authorities and denies the claims that he sexually assaulted twin boys, Kiefer Sutherland got arrested for allegedly assaulting a ride-share driver, the creator of Dilbert passed away after battling prostate cancer, and a Wisconsin man got arrested for driving WELL OVER the legal limit.
In sports, the Bucks got beat by the Timberwolves last night, while the Badgers men's basketball team beat Minnesota on a buzzer-beating three pointer! We looked at this weekend's NFL Divisional Round schedule. Plus, the latest on the NFL coaching hires & fires!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and Brian actually did his fifty jumps this morning before the show…and now he's looking to add something else to his "routine"
Elsewhere in sports, Jordan Addison of the Vikings got arrested recently, the new head coach at Notre Dame is already in the news for the wrong reason, and NASCAR revealed it's new "playoff" changes.
Check out the size of this dog!! It's now a world record holder! And a #FloridaMan is being called a hero after he saved two toddlers that had wandered away from their home and ended up on a busy highway.
We talked about a list of the best jobs in America in 2026, and we got to the latest on that "mite fight" at the Hershey Bears game over the weekend. Apparently, there's now MULTIPLE investigations going on.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of idiots in California who were using fake $100 bills to buy cheap fast food meals, a bear in Tennessee that's broken into the same candy store FOUR times, three female tourists from Taiwan who made the news in Europe after they followed their GPS and ended up stuck on a ski slope, and a teacher who got arrested for throwing a shoe at a student.
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One more really nice day to get all that outdoor shit taken care of before the colder temps return…along with some snow!
In the news this mornings, Minnesota & Illinois are suing the feds, Barbie launches an autistic version, US Marshals are now trying to locate Timothy Busfield, there's some monkeys on the loose in St. Louis, and the FDA has upgraded a recall on cheese products.
In sports, the Steelers got waxed by the Texans last night to wrap up Wild Card weekend, a look at this coming weekend's Divisional round, the Bucks take on the T-Wolves tonight, and the Badgers are playing Minnesota tonight.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And Brian recapped the movie "Together".
Elsewhere in sports, Brooks Koepka is officially back in the PGA, a wild video of a US Bobsled driver who escaped serious injury recently, and a young Eagles fan goes off after their loss to the 49ers this weekend.
Great story about a man in Baltimore who helped save some kids from a fire, and check out this former inmate who's helping other ex-criminals rehab after getting out of prison.
We were once again joined by Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show just after 8am.
Brian's going to try a TikTok "health hack" that's basically just jumping a bunch of times first thing in the morning.
And what's something you wish your phone could do?
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got arrested for stealing her coworker's Stanley cup, a Waymo driverless car that stopped on some train tracks, a very popular app that checks up on people who live alone, and a guy who got a massive potato stuck up his ass.
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Back to work!
In the news this morning, the new Wisconsin license plates are now available, RIP to Bob Weir, Daniel Stern got busted for soliciting a prostitute, and Timothy Busfield is facing child sex-abuse charges.
In sports, a recap of the NFL Wild Card games, the College Football National Championship match-up is set, a look at the Bucks weekend, and the Badgers shocked #2 Michigan this past Saturday.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed last night's Golden Globes award ceremony.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the NFL coaching vacancies, Books Koepka is trying to rejoin the PGA, and Kevin Durant passes Wilt Chamberlain on the NBA's all-time scoring leaderboard.
Cool story about a guy in Indiana who got a free truck after his community pitched in to help purchase it for him, and a woman battling cancer got a free wedding while in the hospital thanks to the staff at the facility.
We talked to Elias from the might Nonpoint about the upcoming Riverfront Revolt.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who allegedly fired a gun inside of a middle school and then had a very interesting interaction with the judge assigned to his case, a dude in China who stuck a leech up his pee hole & into his bladder, a drug dealer who had a bunch of his drugs stuffed into his underwear, and a guy in Nevada who tried to run over the cops with his bulldozer.
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The weekend is here and the temps are going to drop as this rain shifts to snow sometime tomorrow.
But I don't mind…I'll be inside watching football all weekend!!!!
Today is "Quitter's Day", the day you're most likely to drop your New Year's resolution.
Already??
We talked about what some people are doing to help battle against that, and also discussed a woman's viral video of her cat deleting all her resolutions.
In sports, Miami beat Ole Miss last night to advance to the College Football National Championship game, a look at this weekend's Wild Card schedule, the latest on Jordan Love's status for the Packers/Bears game along with some all-time stats from the rivalry. Plus, the Bucks play tonight in LA and the Badgers are in Michigan tomorrow.
We let you know what's on the boob-tube this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a Fortnite/South Park collab is dropping today.
Elsewhere in sports, the Dolphins have fired their head coach, Giannis talks about asking for a trade, and the NHL announces next season's Winter Classic game.
Cool story about some missing letters that are finally getting delivered after disappearing for 70+ years, and for the first time ever…the Puppy Bowl is going to feature senior dogs looking to get adopted!
A grocery receipt from 1997 is going viral, and Brian talked about his "poverty meal" from earlier this week.
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And more & more people are trying to put their phone down and switch to something analog to keep them entertained & occupied. Here's a list of some of the top analog activities people are pursuing instead of doom-scrolling.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who supposedly snorts all her food, a horse that shit all over a Target store, a woman who woke up inside a body bag at a funeral home, a couple that have a very unique OnlyFans account, and apparently ski jumpers are injecting their junk with all sorts of stuff to help them gain an advantage on the competition.
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A high of 40° today with some rain possible tonight. Gotta get my truck in the car wash today, even if it's just a basic rinse.
Lots of stuff in the news this morning with the latest on yesterday's deadly ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, the new dietary guidelines from the Trump administration, a ding-dong-ditch gone horribly wrong, a Waukesha teen is expected to plead guilty in the murders of his mother & stepfather, and the now infamous "Quality Learing Center" has closed.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Warriors last night, the College Football Playoff semifinals begin tonight on ESPN, a look at this weekend's Wild Card schedule, and NFL viewership was higher than ever this year.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today and a possible explanation for the disappearance of Max's mom in "Stranger Things" during the final season.
Not only is it "National Bubble Bath Day", but it's also "World Typing Day", so we looked at some interesting facts about typewriters.
It's also Hypothetical Thursday, and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have a personal maid or a personal chef?", while Jean's question for Brian was: "What three words would describe your 2025?"
Elsewhere in sports, the PGA of America CEO is resigning, some disturbing allegations made by the ex-girlfriend of Rashee Rice, the Oakland A's are having some more difficulty in their move to Las Vegas, and the Anaheim Ducks are getting sued by a former employee.
If you're like Brian & Jean, you cannot carry a tune, but there's something out there for people who weren't blessed with a beautiful singing voice. It's called "Tuneless Choirs" and we might just need one around here.
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about her holiday vacation and to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a fortune teller who stole a client's phone, a teenager who fell out of the back of a moving ambulance, a missing walrus penis, a woman who thinks she's a mermaid, and some #FloridaWomen who were hanging out of a moving vehicle during a funeral procession found out the hard way why that's a bad idea.
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Hump Day is here and Workforce Wednesday is back!
So head to the website or the app to tell us where you're working for a chance to win freebies from GameDay Men's Health.
Today is "National Bobblehead Day" and it's also "National Pass Gas Day"…which seems fitting since yesterday was "National Bean Day".
In the news this morning, the Hilton hotel brand is removing a location in Minneapolis that refused to accept bookings from ICE agents, some chilling news regarding the MIT & Brown University shooter, and it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season!
In sports, the Badgers got a nice win over UCLA last night, the Bucks take on the Golden State Warriors tonight, a look at the Wild Card round schedule, and the latest on the NFL coaches who've gotten fired over the last several days.
Elsewhere in sports, the schedule for the College Football Playoffs & National Championship game, the NASCAR commissioner resigns, and Matt Kalil is suing his ex-wife for revealing the size of his manhood.
We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And we also talked about the worst pain we've ever felt.
A deer that was trapped in a basement in Wisconsin was rescued by some wildlife officials, a lost engagement ring gets found, and a boy finally gets adopted after over 900 days in the foster care system.
We took a look at some of the weirdest & most interesting gadgets that debuted at this year's CES in Vegas, and also talked about some hilariously incorrect predictions from the 1950's.
Speaking of tech stuff…someone recently asked ChatGPT what it would do if it were human for a day.
Kudos to these Pittsburgh fans who are turning a negative into a positive by donating to a charity affiliated with the Ravens kicker who missed the potential game-winning field goal on Sunday night.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole his ex-girlfriend's car WHILE she was in labor delivering his baby, a guy in China who survived after falling from the 15th floor of a building, a woman in Hong Kong who attacked a bunch of people & cops with a meat cleaver, a #FloridaMan who got arrested for trespassing while wearing some rather interesting things, and a guy in Italy who is suing a restaurant after one of their promotional videos on TikTok exposed him cheating on his wife.
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Look at that! It's January 6th!
Today also happens to be "National Take Down Your Xmas Tree Day", and we discussed why it always falls on 1/6.
In the news this morning, the latest on the US taking control of Greenland, the Wegovy pill is now available, a Wisconsin supper club closes after a fire, and Charlie Hunnam's wife wasn't too happy with his Ed Gein voice at home.
In sports, a bunch of coaches got fired on Black Monday, the Badger men's basketball plays tonight, the Bucks play tomorrow night, the NBA is going to play more preseason games in China next year, and the Brewers made some coaching moves recently.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, a list of TV shows that are turning 50 in 2026.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the upcoming NFL playoffs and his visit with Brian on Sunday.
Some inspirational stories this morning about a woman who crashed into a bayou in Houston but got saved by a guy in a boat, an animal rescuer who donated thousands of boxes of pet supplies, and another successful year for the Hershey Bears teddy-bear toss.
As the final week of the NFL regular season wrapped up on Sunday, it was time to check in on our Week 18 Pigskin Picks and sort out when Jean will be making that seafood paella for Brian.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over her boyfriend in a Taco Bell parking lot, a #FloridaMan who tried to run over a kid on a scooter because he thought the kid was a porch pirate, a #FloridaTeen who got popped for doing 154mph, and a dude in Scotland who took a full-on kick to the balls!
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Welcome to 2026!
We are officially done with our holiday breaks and back in the Rock studio for a full five days of work after a couple of short weeks.
We announced the upcoming 80's Fest line-up at Maple Grove Venues this summer, and we also recapped our Christmas & New Year's activities.
In the news this morning, Hannah Dugan is resigning, the latest on the Maduro situation, an update on the daycares in Minnesota, and a class-action lawsuit involving the McRib.
In sports, a recap of the Week 18 NFL schedule as well as a look at the upcoming Wild Card round. Myles Garrett gets the single-season sack record and Black Monday in the NFL began yesterday. We talked about the Bucks recent success, the remaining College Football bowl schedule, the Badgers loss to Purdue over the weekend, and a stat that only the Jets could accomplish.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed some of the highly-anticipated movies that are coming out in 2026. Plus, a look at a list of films that will be turning 50 this year!
Had a cool story about a former teacher in Tennessee who's now a world record holder. And a woman in Iowa is very thankful for the staff at a hospital who went above & beyond to find her missing rings.
If you're looking for a new job in 2026, here's a list of gigs that pay rather well that some people were unaware of. And if you've made some other resolutions for the new year, we hooked you up with some hints on how to make them last longer.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who set a Walmart on fire, a Disney cast member who's recovering after getting hit by a rather large prop, a #FloridaMan who fired a bunch of shots into the air on NYE, and a list of the things people got stuck in their ass in 2025.
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Welcome to the final work day of 2025!
Jean and I are off the rest of this week, but you can still tune in from 6am until 10am for a "Best Of" the show!
Kicked things off with the Wednesday song and talked about some of the New Year's Eve TV specials that are on the boob-tube tonight.
Also had a list of things to look forward to in the month of January.
In the news this morning, the Trump administration is freezing child-care funds for the state of Minnesota, more than thirty bodies have been recovered from the bayous in the Houston area this year, the FBI released pictures of a motorcycle collection they seized that belonged to former Olympian Ryan Wedding, and actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has passed away.
In sports, the Badger men's basketball team got a nice win last night, the Bucks play tonight and look to win a third straight, a look at the NFL's Week 18 schedule along with the College Football bowl game schedule.
Cool story about a toy store in Arizona that donated a bunch of toys to the local Salvation Army right before Christmas…and another incredible story of a group of middle schoolers who helped save a bus driver who was experiencing a medical emergency.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the Stefon Diggs situation, his brother Trevon Diggs gets released by the Cowboys, and Nikola Jokic is going to be out for a month after injuring his knee the other day.
As we say goodbye to 2025, we listed some of the rockers & celebrities who died in the past year.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the world's first oral care robot that brushes your teeth automatically, a guy who tried to steal a utility truck with a man still in the bucket, a naked #FloridaMan who robbed a meat market while wearing nothing but a mask, and a woman that was "wrongfully inseminated" at a hospital in Oregon.
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As we continue to get closer to 2026, we had more year-end lists this morning, including Apple Music's top artists & songs of the last year, Rolling Stone's top albums & songs of 2025, and Loudwire's top songs & albums from the past twelve months.
Plus, a look at some of the top resolutions people are making for 2026.
We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In the news this morning, a massive investigation is underway in Minnesota for daycare fraud, the Bondi Beach hero just gave his first interview after getting out of the hospital, a hospital security guard was killed on Christmas day, and Wendy's is offering Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers for a penny today for National Bacon Day.
Great story about a restaurant that cancelled it's holiday party and donated all the money they would have spent to one of their employees who was adopting a child.
In sports, the Falcons beat the Rams on MNF to wrap up week 17, a look at the schedule for the final week of the regular season, a look at the upcoming Bowl game schedule, the Bucks got another win last night, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight after a lengthy holiday break, UFC fighter Tom Aspinall needs multiple eye surgeries, Ryan Lochte is selling some of his Olympic medals, and tragedy strikes the world of NASCAR yet again with the deadly fire at Denny Hamlin's parents' home.
And speaking of the last couple of weeks of regular season NFL action, we checked in on our Pigskin Picks for week 17 and made our picks for the final week.(Brian won the contest!)
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his Christmas break, his plans for New Year's Eve, and we also talked a bit about the Packers.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former substitute teacher from Texas who's been charged with child sexual assault, a sad update on former Nickelodeon star Tylor Chase, a #FloridaMan who was ringing the bell for the Salvation Army and decided to get violent, and a #FloridaWoman who shot her own son after a Christmas brunch.
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The Christmas break is over and we got a bunch of rain & precipitation the last few days before getting snow dumped on top of that. Driving this morning was atrocious!
Back to the grind for a few days this week before we'll once again be off for the New Year's holiday on Thursday & Friday.
Speaking of New Year's, a new poll revealed what Americans really want to do on NYE. And since it is the end of 2025 this week, we looked at some end-of-the-year data from YouTube and Google.
In the news, the Powerball was won on Christmas Eve by someone in Arkansas, the body of a missing swimmer is recovered, a #FloridaMan killed his wife & shot his stepdaughter over an argument about an NFL game, and the government is investigating a deadly crash involving two helicopters in New Jersey.
In sports, a recap of this weekend's NFL action and a look at some of the important matchups in Week 18 with serious playoff implications! Myles Garrett is still looking for one sack to set the NFL record for sacks in a season. Plus, several other NFL records that could be set during the final week of play.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the things we were watching over the holiday break.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got Giannis back and saw immediate returns on that, the Badger men's basketball team gets back on the court tomorrow night, and a look at the Bowl game schedule.
Great story about the power of positivity in Wisconsin as a small community comes together to find a missing dog.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a math teacher who sent sexually explicit texts to her fifth grade student, a man who is suing Outback Steakhouse after he claims a toilet injured him, a doomsday mom who allegedly abducted her four children and fled the country, and a video game addict who left a huge mess in a hotel room.
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Last day of work this week as we'll be off on Thursday & Friday for Christmas.
Doc joined me in the studio this morning which means we got a racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen!
Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on the big screen tomorrow!
In the news this morning, the latest on tonight's $1.7 billion Powerball drawing, Morgan Geyser is going back to a mental institution, an update on the Brown University shooting, and a judge dismisses the charges against Matthew Sierra.
In sports, the Bucks got a much-needed win over the Pacers last night, a look at the Week 17 NFL schedule, tomorrow's NBA Christmas day action, a rundown of yesterday's Bowl games, and an update on Jordan Love's condition!
Another day, another dog trapped in frozen waters getting rescued by emergency responders!
Elsewhere in sports, DK Metcalf's suspension is upheld, the Chiefs are getting a new stadium, and Lindsey Vonn qualifies for the Winter Olympics!
Talked about a couple of holiday-themed surveys this morning: Do you save wrapping paper? Nearly 1/3rd of Americans do save it & reuse it. Is a "donation in your name" a good or bad gift? Apparently, most people think it's a good gift. Not me!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for performing surgery while intoxicated, a #FloridaMan who exposed himself in a Hobby Lobby, a kid in Russia who got really sick by drinking his own blood, and a woman in Ohio who sexually assaulted a six year-old.
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It's Christmas Eve Eve…aka FESTIVUS FOR THE REST OF US!
Bust out your metal pole & air some grievances with all the people who have disappointed you this year.
Started the morning with the Tuesday song and some grievances of our own.
In the news, there was no Powerball winner again last night, a recall on a pain-relieving ointment sold nationwide at both Walmart & Target, and the Wisconsin teacher who sexually assaulted an 11 year-old student gets sentenced.
In sports, we recapped last night's MNF matchup between the 49ers & Colts, took a look at this week's schedule, and also talked about the upcoming College Football Bowl games. Plus, the Badgers men's basketball team got back on track with a win over Central Michigan last night, while the Bucks try to get a win tonight.
Speaking of the NFL schedule, we took a look at how we did with our Pigskin Picks for Week 16, and since Jean won't be here tomorrow, we made our Week 17 picks today.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to discuss his holiday plans and also talk a bit about the Packers devastating few weeks.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Cool story about a chef at a seafood restaurant in Florida that saved a regular customer's life after he stopped showing up.
A recent study revealed that 90% of people experience "work meeting hangovers".
What's a sound that angers you the instant you hear it?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was allegedly eaten by a shark, a really bad date, a #FloridaWoman who exposed herself to several children, and a school in NY that installed a "time-out" box.
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Holy crap, it's Christmas week!
We've got lots of holiday stuff to get to over the next three days. Today we discussed a Christmas tradition in Spain that you may want to add to your family's. And which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign?
In the news this morning, an update on the deadly shooting on Bondi Beach, more info about the Brown University shooter, actor James Ransone died over the weekend, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday…so tonight's jackpot is worth $1.6 billion!
\In sports, the Packers lost to the Bears on Saturday, a look at the scores from the rest of Week 16 in the NFL…and a look at who's in the playoffs as of today. The Bucks slide continued last night with a loss to the T-Wolves, the Badger men's basketball team lost on Friday night to Villanova, and a check on today's Bowl Games.
Elsewhere in sports, Jake Paul got his ass beat over the weekend, Sidney Crosby keeps moving up the all-time list of NHL scorers, and a new billboard in Cincy wants to fire EVERYONE!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also had a great story about a lost dog that was reunited with his loving family just in time for Christmas!
What's something you tried once and immediately knew it wasn't for you?
Hilarious "hot-mic" moment for the Philadelphia Flyers radio broadcast team that resulted in a suspension.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who is accused of killing not one…but TWO of her ex-husbands, an engineer who is suing his former employer after being fired for taking really long bathroom breaks, a wild video of a shoplifter at a Walmart who pulled a gun and attempted to shoot a police officer, and two teens are indicted on the murder of a 14 year-old girl.
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The last full week of work in 2025 comes to an end today!
We'll be around next Monday through Wednesday, but we'll both be off on Christmas & the day after. Same thing the following week for New Year's.
In the news this morning, an absolute tragedy involving NASCAR Champion Greg Biffle & his family as they all died in a plane crash yesterday along with three others. Also in the news, the Brown University shooter has been found dead in NH, Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstruction. And in more positive news…the $1.5 Billion Powerball drawing is tomorrow!
To talk a bit more about the Greg Biffle disaster, we got Doc on the phone just after 8am, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Elsewhere in sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicked off last night with a thrilling win in overtime for the Seahawks, the Bucks lost to the Raptors last night, the Badger volleyball team's run to a championship came to an end at the hands of Kentucky last night, and the Badger men's basketball team takes on Villanova tonight in Milwaukee.
We also talked about the Bowl Game schedule and the entertainment at February's NBA All-Star weekend. Plus, more details about the firing of Ohio University's coach, and the details on next year's "Patriot Games".
We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and if you're planning on traveling for the holidays…here's some solid advice from the TSA.
Discussed some of the worst gifts to get during the holidays.
Had a story about a grandmother in Virginia who's trying to track down a woman who performed life-saving CPR on her back in November after she suffered a heart attack while in a park. And God bless strippers! They do the Lord's work!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy on the run from the cops who hid in a nativity scene, a trucker who found a bunch of cocaine in his truck, a grocery store in Montreal that was robbed by a bunch of people dressed as Santas & elves, a baby Jesus statue from a town's nativity scene was stolen & then returned, and a former trooper in Missouri admitted trying to find nude pics on the phones of women he'd pull over.
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The weather continues to be nice today with a high near mid-40! I'm planning on shutting my heat off this afternoon and opening some windows!
On the show today…no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night means it's gonna be almost $1.5 BILLION for Saturday's drawing, a delay for the destruction of the Lansing Bridge, the latest on Morgan Geyser, and a recall on some salad dressing!
In sports, Week 16 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Bucks take on the Raptors tonight, Badger Women's volleyball squares up against Kentucky in the Final Four later this evening, the Badger men's basketball team is off until tomorrow, and a look at the upcoming Bowl schedule.
We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Plus, Survivor is celebrating it's 50th season by hiding immunity idols in every state as part of a contest
Lots of Christmas/Holiday stuff this morning including a ranking of the most iconic Christmas movie characters, which Christmas song "sings to the spirit" of your Zodiac sign, the ways that caroling is good for you, and a bottle-fed reindeer that's now a house pet!
It's also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "Which Christmas movie character would you be?", while Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have to sing a solo while caroling with friends or be able to stay in the back of the group...but in your bra & underwear?"
Also had a heart-warming story about a dog that recently had a litter of eleven puppies who still had room for one more, and a fantastic story about some retired teachers in Minnesota who are writing uplifting letters to kid who are battling cancer.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bears may be moving to Indiana, the Dolphins have benched Tua, the head coach of Ohio is essentially fired, and Doug Gottlieb is leaving his radio program to focus on his coaching duties in Green Bay.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some free weed outside a high school in California, a guy who followed his GPS down a boat ramp and into a lake, a woman who was arrested for putting razor blades in loaves of bread at Walmart, a camel that was part of a church's nativity scene who kicked a woman, a fake robbery, and getting your ChatGPT "high".
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Got my truck washed yesterday. The massive pile of snow at the end of my driveway is basically gone now, and all the dog shit in my backyard that was once hidden by snow is now visible.
Gonna work on that later today.
In the news this morning, Nick Reiner gets officially charged for the murder of his parents, the massive Powerball jackpot could be won tonight, President Donald Trump will deliver a speech from the Oval Office tonight, and a recall on Danone ice cream.
In sports, a look at the Week 16 NFL schedule, the Bucks play tomorrow night at home against the Raptors, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Friday, the Badger women's volleyball team plays tomorrow night in the Final Four, and a look at today's Bowl Games.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about yesterday's trailer release for Steven Spielberg's new UFO movie.
The hero of the Bondi Beach shooting tragedy is still recovering from his injuries, and a GoFundMe to support him just passed the $2 million mark. Firefighters in Arizona recently saved a dog who got stuck in a canal. And check out this dude's world-record snow globe collection!
Elsewhere in sports, the man who drove through a crowd of Liverpool fans during a victory parade gets sentenced, a high school basketball coach calls it quits because of the parents of his players, and Mick Foley parts ways with the WWE over their relationship with President Trump.
Christmas is now eight days away and we talked about WalletHub's list of the "Best Cities To Celebrate Christmas". We also looked at another list of the "Best Holiday Songs" and Brian came up with his own top ten:
1 - Wham - "Last Christmas"
2 - Brenda Lee - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"
3 - Bobby Helms - "Jingle Bell Rock"
4 - Bing Crosby - "White Christmas"
5 - Burl Ives - "A Holly, Jolly Christmas"
6 - Run DMC - "Christmas in Hollis"
7 - The Waitresses - "Christmas Wrapping"
8 - Gene Autry - "Here Comes Santa Claus"
9 - Darlene Love - "Christmas(Baby Please Come Home)"
10 - Augie Rios - "Donde Esta Santa Claus"
With family & friends coming over to visit and possible stay at your house, is there a point when someone can overstay their welcome?
After Jean finally picked more correct than Brian during Week 15 of the NFL season, we made our Week 16 Pigskin Picks just after 8am!
A new dating trend is making it's way across the internet. Apparently, some people are letting their parents run their profiles on various dating apps.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stole a U-Haul truck to go to a previous hearing at court, a woman in California who claims a delivery driver stole her cat off her front porch, a woman who claims she's getting backlash for purchasing "Angel Tree" gifts from a dollar store, and a guy in Denver who took a naked joyride in a cop car.
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I can't wait to get this truck in the car wash later today. Likely gonna run it through again tomorrow & Thursday as well.
In the news this morning, the latest on the death of Rob Reiner & his wife, and the latest on the Brown University shooting. Plus, no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night, and a recall on a nasal spray.
In sports, the results of last night's Monday Night Football game, a look at Week 16 in the NFL, updates on Micah Parsons & Patrick Mahomes, the Badger women's volleyball team plays on Thursday, Cooper Flagg set a new NBA record, and Philip Rivers will start for Indy again this weekend.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
An update on the raccoon that broke into a liquor store and got smashed, and a #FloridaMan who converted his 5-acre property into a massive Christmas display.
Today is "National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day", and we took a look at America's favorited chocolate-covered items.
We looked at the results of our Week 15 Pigskin Picks and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
Check out this breakdown of the Grinch's anatomy!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who stole a leg of lamb and used it as a weapon, a family that has been getting hundreds of packages delivered that are meant for a nearby hotel, a company that developed a "Tinder for Kids" app, and a #FloridaMan who was running naked through an intersection and got hit by a car.
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After a brutally cold weekend, the temps are going to be improving this week.
A bit chilly today, but highs near 40 degrees the rest of the week.
In the news today, nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday with another drawing tonight, Rob Reiner & his wife are found dead in their home, the latest on the shooting at Brown University over the weekend, and the latest on the Bondi Beach shooting as well.
In sports, the Packers lost to the Broncos yesterday and Micah Parsons appeared to suffer an ACL injury. Patrick Mahomes also went down with an ALC injury yesterday. The Bucks got trounced by the Nets and the Badger women's volleyball team is into the Final Four!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed how pop music has gotten darker over the last 50 years.
Also discussed some of our favorite holiday foods!
Elsewhere in sports, the Heisman Trophy was awarded over the weekend, the Brew Crew made a trade and the Badger men's basketball team is off until later this week.
A list of some facts about "Home Alone" that you might not know, and speaking of being "home alone"...a breakdown of PornHub's year-in-review!
Wonderful story about a farmer's widow who got some serious help from the community when she needed it the most. And another fun story about a guy who had a very interesting proposal for his fiancé.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen car that got towed, a brawl at a Whole Foods, an update on the DoorDash driver who allegedly pepper-sprayed a couple's food after dropping it off, and a guy who got stuck on his roof while leaf-blowing.
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Happy Friday, yo! Enjoy the balmy temps before the really cold stuff shows up tonight & throughout the weekend. Thankfully, it looks like it's going to rebound next week & get back into the upper-30's.
In the news this morning, we talked about tomorrow's massive Powerball drawing, a "Viagra for women" is apparently available,
In sports, Week 15 in the NFL kicked off last night with the Falcons upsetting the Bucs, a look at the rest of this weekend's NFL schedule, a win over the Celtics for the Bucks last night, the Badger women's volleyball team is getting ready to face #2 Stanford this afternoon, and the latest on Sherrone Moore.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit getting settled yesterday, and to talk about the bus trip he's hosting later this month!
A whole bunch of grandmas baked thousands of cookies to set a new world-record for a cookie exchange. And speaking of grannies…did you see the one who almost burned her house down when she lit her cake on fire? It's an absolutely WILD video!
Just in case you still aren't in the holiday spirit, we gave you a few quick & simple ways to try & increase your festive mood. Plus, a list of movies that COULD possibly be considered "Christmas movies".
Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, the Army/Navy game is tomorrow and so is the first bowl game of the season. And John Cena's "final" match is also happening tomorrow!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DoorDash driver that sprayed something on a couple's order after dropping off their food, several people got busted after using kids to bring counterfeit $20 bills into stores to get actual change, a guy is facing numerous charges after his kid brought some crack-cocaine to school, a guy in NJ who rescued a neighbor from a house fire & is now being charged in their death, and a woman who drank another person's blood after killing them.
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Not terrible today. Might see some more flurries tomorrow morning, then the really cold weather batters the area with high temps in the single digits.
We kicked things off with a holiday version of the Thursday Song and discussed our favorite apps for "National App Day". Plus, a list of the most downloaded apps of 2025!
In sports, the Badgers got thrashed by Nebraska last night, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tonight, and Week 15 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football. Wild story dropping yesterday afternoon as Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore gets fired for having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and then gets arrested for alleged assault!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and we also discussed a new documentary coming out from HBOMAX that discusses how music for kids became extremely popular while being hated by adults.
It's not only "National App Day", but it's also Hypothetical Thursday. And Brian started with his question for Jean: " "
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We also talked to Office Cora today about her holiday bus trip to Nashville and what she's up to in this weekend in the 715.
Elsewhere in sports, Pete Alonso signs with the Orioles, the Brewers are named the MLB Organization of the Year for the fifth time, and a new food item is making it's debut at the Citrus Bowl.
Check out where Wisconsin ranked on a new list of the most dangerous states to be in during the holidays!
Apparently, some people on the internet are shocked to find out that lots of men wear shorts year-round. And today is also the most popular day of the year to break up with someone.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Dallas who set a house on fire & then stabbed the fire hoses that the firefighters were using to battle the flames, three self-driving Waymo cars mucked up traffic by getting into an accident with each other, someone in New Hampshire had their Christmas inflatables shot at, a guy in Louisiana was shot in the legs by his wife's boyfriend who then ran off with the woman, and a BMW thief claimed that he teleported into the vehicle!
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Hump Day is here and we're once again digging out. Feels like we've gotten some snow almost every day for the last week.
It was that heavy, wet stuff last night. Yuck.
In the news this morning, an update on tonight's Powerball drawing, some new license plates in WI, a person in Door County was trying to use a flashlight for a headlight on their vehicle, and a social media ban for kids in Australia.
Lots of stuff going on this morning! We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about how movie theaters can help increase attendance in the future. Plus, we made our Week 15 Pigskin Picks!
Speaking of Week 15, we took a look at the NFC North schedule for this weekend's action. And also in sports, the Badger men's basketball team takes on undefeated Nebraska tonight, the Bucks are at home against the Celtics tomorrow night, Philip Rivers is officially on the Colts again, Trey Hendrickson had surgery earlier this week and is done for the season, Kyle Schwarber gets a deal from the Phillies and Edwin Diaz is moving to L.A.
Talked about some "Soft Skills" that can help you get a job in the new year. And a list of common tropes in Christmas movies and how to avoid them.
This time of year, it's important to remember that you should try to shovel out the fire hydrants in your neighborhood, like this 9 year-old in Iowa. And a NYC doorman is going viral for collecting toys & warm clothing for people in need during the holiday season.
Elsewhere in sports, the White Sox scored the #1 overall pick in the upcoming MLB draft, the NHL players might skip the 2026 Olympics if they don't think the ice is safe enough, and the Notre Dame AD is getting called out by the Big 12 Commissioner.
New term for people who aren't quite a full introvert or extrovert. We're supposed to call them "otroverts" now.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Oklahoma who tried to rob a liquor store with an interesting weapon, a 64 year-old man who's known for playing Santa Claus that just got busted for kiddie porn, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for DUI and tried to hide a bunch of pills in her vagina, a deer that broke into a Christmas store & got stuck in a chair, and the results of GameStop's "Trade Anything Day".
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A dusting of snow on the overnight…more on the way tonight. A couple of inches expected.
In the news this morning, nobody won the Powerball jackpot in last night's drawing, a nationwide recall on a blood pressure medicine
In sports, the Chargers beat the Eagles to wrap up Week 14 in the NFL, a look at the week 15 schedule, the Bucks are off until Thursday night, the Heisman finalists have been announced, the Badger men's basketball takes on unbeaten Nebraska tomorrow night, the Badger women's volleyball team is moving on to Texas for the regional semifinals, the Colts quarterback situation is reaching new levels of desperation, and Terry Rozier pleads not guilty!
Speaking of NFL action, we took a look at our Pigskin Picks for Week 14, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the Packer win over the Bears on Sunday afternoon.
Today is "National Christmas Card Day", so we hooked you up with a few tips to create the perfect card this holiday season. Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Had an absolutely fantastic update on the now-retired Veteran, Ed Bambas!
Talked about the worst Christmas songs of all time and asked how many Christmas trees you have in your house. According to a new survey, one out of every seven Americans has more than one tee.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole the same car from the same woman, a #FloridaWoman who was walking around without any pants on while drinking Fireball, a Canadian man who is charged with assaulting someone with a snowblower, a shooting at a Lowe's, and a drone that was caught trying to smuggle drugs & crab legs into a prison.
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Welcome back! Bundle up…because it's going to be cold AF later this week. Not too bad tomorrow, but into the teens on Thursday & Friday…and single digit highs this coming weekend.
In the news this morning, a date for the destruction of the Lansing bridge, a Cinnabon employee in Ashwaubenon got fired after a racist rant captured on video, a recall on Amazon power-banks, and nobody won the Powerball jackpot on Saturday night!!!
In sports, the Packers beat the Bears yesterday to claim the top spot in the NFC North, the Vikes got a win as well, the Bucks continue to suck, the Badgers beat Marquette over the weekend, and the women's volleyball team advances to the regional semi-finals!
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed Shirley Manson's rant about beach balls.
Elsewhere in sports, a look at the College Football Playoffs & bowl schedule, John Cena's final opponent is revealed, James Harden is a top-10 scorer in the NBA, and a wild scene this weekend involving former Badger Julius Davis.
Cool story about a woman that bought a piggy bank at a thrift store and found a bunch of money inside, and an interesting world record was recently broken in the UK!
Only 17 days until Christmas, and we looked at a list of the best Xmas movies based on their IMDB scores. Plus, the President sort of suggested that we should rename the NFL, so we discussed some suggestions for a new moniker.
If you say "um" and "uh" a lot, your brain might be broken.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Ohio who sent his meth through the tube at bank, butter-dipped ice cream, a problem with Kohler's toilet cams, a massive gator in #Florida, a dude who choked someone at a Home Depot with an umbrella, and a fire department employee in Baltimore who was skeeting all over the place.
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Happy Friday!
Lots to get to this morning as we wrap up a chilly week and inch closer to Christmas!
In the news this morning, the growing Powerball jackpot, a new "Color of the Year" has got people talking, what the hell happened to Doogie Howser, and the death of Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa.
In sports, the Lions beat the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, a look at the rest of the Week 14 schedule, the Bucks play tonight against the 76ers, the Badger basketball team takes on Marquette tomorrow, and the women's volleyball team won last night and advances to the next round of the NCAA playoff.
Elsewhere in sports, the Brew Crew made it official with the return of the powder blue unis, and Jordan Love has been nominated by the Packers for the Walter Payton award.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. And Doc joined us just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about the NASCAR lawsuit and Ty Majeski's new sponsor.
Another story about a lost wallet that was found & returned to it's rightful owner, a bear that climbed up a utility pole, and a baby seal that wandered into a bar and needed some help getting back home.
Lots of holiday pictures being taken over the next few weeks, so here's a few tips on how to look better in those photos!
A bunch of year-end lists are starting to trickle out, include the most mispronounced words of the last year, and Google's "Year In Search" results.
And instead of our usual "Bad News with Happy Music", we got a nice visit from Big Daddy-Know-It-All to reward Jean for her THIRTY years with our company!
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Brutally cold today with high temps hovering around 15°. Back towards 30° tomorrow.
On the show this morning, we started off with the Thursday Song and in the news, a recall on shredded cheese, an appeal of Adam Fravel's murder conviction, a missing WI teen is found in Wyoming, a Wisconsin youth soccer club director is accused of trying to have sex with a child overseas, and the Powerball jackpot is getting close to $1 BILLION!
In sports, the Bucks somehow beat the Pistons last night after Giannis went down with an "injury" early in the game. A discussion about the possible landing sports for Giannis if he does get traded by Milwaukee. Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tonight, the Badger Men's Basketball team opened up Big10 play with a win over Northwestern last night, and the Women's Volleyball team kicks off the NCAA D-1 Tournament tonight!
Elsewhere in sports, Chris Paul gets sent home by the Clippers, and a Larry Bird jersey is going up for auction.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about some people paying almost $400 to see the original "Wizard of Oz".
A scene that typically plays out in movies & TV shows happened in West Virginia when a semi-truck driver was rescued after he slid in the snow & left half his truck dangling over the edge of the bridge! And an incredible story about an 88 year-old Veteran who was still working full time at a grocery store until a "positivity influencer" came along and changed his life.
Today is "National Cookie Day" and we discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking for some sweet treats!
Plus, it's another round of Hypothetical Thursday, with each of us asking a hypothetical question of the other. Brian's question for Jean was: "What's you favorite & least favorite holiday tradition?"
And Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you prefer cash, an experience, or something meaningful for a gift? "
We talked about some Christmas stuff including a list of the top things that get kids excited during the holiday season, and a new thing called "gray rocking" that's supposed to help de-stress your holiday season.
The Winter Olympics are just a few months from now and the hockey rink they are building in Italy for the games is not only behind schedule, but it's also apparently the incorrect size!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some firefighters who got robbed while they were out fighting fires, a guy who tried to steal a very valuable Fabrege Egg by swallowing it, a DoorDash driver who licked chicken wing sauce off his fingers during a delivery, a Waymo driverless car that turned into a police standoff, and a guy who tried to save a raccoon only to get bitten in the face by the animal!
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
Gonna be in the teens tomorrow, so BE PREPARED!
On the show today, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we looked at a list of classic Christmas movies that are making their way back into theaters during the holiday season.
In sports, Week 14 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night, the Bucks play tonight and Giannis has been deleting Bucks content from his social media accounts. The Badger men's basketball team returns to the court tonight against Northwestern, the Steelers picked up Adam Theilen from the waiver wire, and the trial date has been set for Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz.
And speaking of Week 14 in the NFL, we made our Pigskin Picks just after 8am!
A couple of incredible rescue stories this morning including an off-duty paramedic in L.A. who helped save a family from a fire, and another fire-rescue involving a utility worker in a bucket truck near Boston.
And check out this record-breaking, 48-hour game of dodgeball that helped raise money & awareness for a breast cancer charity!
It's 2025 and the average kid's allowance is $52 per month, or $13 a week.
Elsewhere in sports, Danilo Gallinari announced his retirement from the NBA, and Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale are going to be teaming up for a couple of NCAA games this season!
If you aren't quite feeling holly or jolly yet, here's a list of five things that can help you get into the holiday spirit!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of spray-painted Christmas trees, a drunk raccoon, a grocery-store parking lot threesome, the IRS watching OnlyFans content, and missing cranberry sauce!
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Got a dusting of snow yesterday…might have a few more flurries tomorrow morning. Then it's going to be brutally cold on Thursday.
Gonna be a lot of people cranking their thermostat this week, but the U.S. Department of Energy recommends you keep it at 68° this winter.
Seems a bit warm to me.
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am this morning about his Thanksgiving, the Packer win over the Lions, and the state of the Bucks.
Also let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Jean had a funny story about a pillow.
In sports, we talked about last night's Week 13 finale between the Pats & Giants, a look at Week 14 in the NFL, the Bucks lost again last night, Badger basketball returns tomorrow night and the volleyball team kicks off the NCAA D-1 tournament later this week. Plus, Adam Theilen is done with the Vikings for the season, and the Eagles Offensive Coordinator had his house egged after the Philly/Chicago game on Black Friday.
Today is Giving Tuesday, so please consider making a donation to a charitable organization! It's also "Bartender Appreciation Day", so we talked about what makes a good bartender.
Cool story about a pet rabbit that helped save a family from a house fire, and check out this dude who just set a world record for running a half marathon while wearing a BUNCH of t-shirts.
If next day shipping isn't fast enough for you, Amazon is testing a "30 minutes or less" delivery system! Unfortunately, it's only in two cities for now.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 500lb black bear that got stuck under a guy's house, a #FloridaMan who test drove a Cybertruck…kept it for two days…and then smashed it up with a hammer, a dude in China who had a plastic cigarette lighter in his stomach for 30 years, and Kinki Kelli gets sentenced for peeing all over everything.
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And we're back!
After a nice, long, 4-day Thanksgiving weekend, we are back in the studio and turning the page on the calendar to December!
Which means a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, including movie releases, TV premieres, sporting events, and all the holidays!
Speaking of holidays, we started the show by recapping our Thanksgiving celebrations with our families and talking about all that snow we got this past weekend.
In sports, the Bucks finally won a game this weekend after losing seven in a row, the Pack got a nice victory on Turkey day, a look at the rest of the Week 13 action, Josh Allen setting an NFL record yesterday against the Steelers, and a recap of the Badger basketball action from the last few days.
Elsewhere in sports, several coaching positions in the NCAA have been filled as the season draws to a close, and if you're living in the area of Chicago…the coach of the Bears earned you a free Wiener tomorrow at the Wiener Circle!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed how much money Mariah Carey makes every year on her massive Christmas hit, "All I Want For Christmas Is You".
Today is apparently the last day to eat your Thanksgiving leftovers before they start to spoil!
Check out this story about a mail carrier that helped save a guy's life last year & just celebrated Thanksgiving with his family, and take a look at this story about an animal shelter in Philly that had a great feast on turkey day for all their adoptable animals!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got into an argument at Thanksgiving & burned his family's house down, a viral video of a Thanksgiving table that decided it was no longer going to participate, a guy in Maine who broke into an apartment & opened all their Christmas gifts before taking a nap on their couch, and apparently nude cruises are becoming more & more popular.
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It's Thanksgiving Eve!
It's also "National Tie One On Day", so make sure you get out there tonight & make us proud!
As we get ready for the big day tomorrow, we had a bunch of Thanksgiving stuff this morning including:
- President Trump pardoning turkey
- How many feathers do wild turkeys have
- Ways to feel less bloated tomorro
- The grandma & stranger celebrate 10 years of Thanksgivings togethe
- Don't use aluminum foil to wrap up your turke
- The ingredients we forget the mos
- Brown Friday info
- What to look for in the Macy's parade
Whew.
In sports, Week 13 kicks off with three games tomorrow & another on Black Friday, the Bucks play in Miami tonight, and the Badger men's basketball team plays tomorrow in San Diego. Plus, the new College Football Playoff rankings are out, and the Pro Football HOF class gets updated.
Elsewhere in sports, Shohei Ohtani announces that he will play in next year's World Baseball Classic, Oklahoma State hires a new head coach, a Carolina Panthers player gets suspended for punching another guy in the dick, and an all-time meltdown by a college basketball announcer!
Speaking of Week 13 in the NFL, Jean & I made our Pigskin Picks this morning!
Cool story about a guy who wraps his truck in Christmas lights every year to raise money & awareness for a men's mental health charity. And a cancer survivor recently became the newest member of the 124 Club!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight/this weekend, and what's new in theaters over the holiday weekend. Plus, a very strange appearance by Kate Beckinsale on Jimmy Kimmel the other night.
The final season of "Stranger Things" premieres tonight on Netflix, so we looked at a list of things to remember before the season debuts.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk DoorDash driver who got caught by police…who then finished his delivery, a scrooge who pulled a gun on some Christmas carolers, a woman in Thailand who showed up at a crematorium who wasn't actually dead yet, and a dude in Mississippi who stole a trail camera that recorded all his illegal activities for a few days before he was caught.
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Rainy. Chilly. Getting colder. One more day of work and then it's a nice, looong weekend!
On the show this morning, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the Packer win on Sunday and what his plans are for the Thanksgiving holiday.
In the news, the latest on the escape & eventual arrest of Morgan Geyser, an executive from Campbell's Soup gets caught on tape saying some really unsavory things about their products, and Tara Reid claims she got drugged at a hotel bar.
In sports, the 49ers beat the Panthers on Monday Night Football to wrap up Week 12 in the NFL, we then looked at how we did with our Pigskin Picks.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks lost for the fifth time in a row last night, Joe Burrow is starting for the Bengals on Thursday, JJ McCarthy is in the concussion protocol, an update on Baker Mayfield's injury, Shedeur Sanders gets named the starting QB for the Browns, and Chauncey Billups pleads 'not guilty'.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, another franchise is part of the public domain...which means we're getting not one...but TWO "Wizard Of Oz" horror movies.
A couple of recent surveys about Thanksgiving found that 58% of Americans will order some of their Thanksgiving meal from a restaurant, and apparently 40% of people want to ban green bean casserole from the turkey day dinner!
Cool story about a 15 year-old kid from Buffalo who helped save his stepfather's life by performing CPR on him for eight minutes until the paramedics showed up. And another cool story about a couple in Minnesota who both survived comas and recently got engaged to one another!
An etiquette expert suggests that you shouldn't have your Christmas tree up just yet.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bus driver who was drunk on NyQuil, a couple of guys who were shooting at rats, a paper cut that went REALLY bad, a dude who tried to burn a woman by setting a couch on fire, and a dead body in a car that got towed.
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After spending the last couple of weeks traveling throughout Europe, Jean is back in the studio this morning & she recapped her entire vacation.
The travel, the food, the sights, the hotels! All of it.
Of course, we talked about some Thanksgiving stuff with the holiday just days from now. Discussed our favorite pies and our 2nd favorite potato dish after mashed.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and informed you of the new "Chief of Cheer" position that'll pay you to watch holiday movies!
In the news this morning, one of the Slender Man girls was captured after cutting off her monitoring device & going on the run, a 24 year-old hunter is found dead near his tree stand in Fond du Lac County, and a new bill in WI that imposes a fine on individuals with "fake" service animals.
In sports, the Packers took care of the Vikings yesterday, a look at the rest of the Week 12 action, a recap of the Bucks ugly weekend, and the Badger men's basketball team struggled against BYU on Friday afternoon while the football team played their best game of the season against #21 Illinois on Saturday.
Elsewhere in sports, Chip Kelly gets fired, Baker Mayfield gets injured, a recap of the F1 race in Vegas this weekend, Chris Paul announces his intention to retire at the end of the season, and a UAB football player allegedly stabbed two teammates just hours before their game on Saturday.
Speaking of NBA players, D'Angelo Russell of the Dallas Mavericks just held his third annual event in his hometown of Louisville where his charity foundation handed out over 4,000 free turkeys to families in need this Thanksgiving. Also had a very cool story about a young boy who asked a BUNCH of questions while riding the city bus and eventually became a colleague to the very nice bus driver who answered all his questions.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Iowa who was bored so he started flashing cars on a highway, a bald eagle that dropped a dead cat through the windshield of a woman's car, a wild video of a cop fighting a DUI suspect who tried to grab her gun, & a pizzeria in NYC that's making a Thanksgiving pizza.
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Welcome to Friday!
A couple of days off…then a short week…and then it's Thanksgiving!
I don't know why, but I feel more excited for turkey day this year than I have been in awhile. It's not like we've got anything special planned. But for some reason, I'm a bit amped for the gluttony!
Speaking of over-indulging on Thanksgiving, I took a look at the dinner's impact on your health, and also the things that make your home perfect for hosting Thanksgiving with the family/friends.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined me just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen to talk about this weekend's F1 race in Vegas and we also chatted about some of the shows coming to the area in the next few months.
In sports, the Bills lost to the Texans last night to kick off Week 12 in the NFL, an update on Josh Jacob's condition, the Packers get flexed in Week 14, the Bucks lost in overtime last night to the 76ers, the Badger men's basketball is at #9 BYU this afternoon, and the football team takes the field against #21 Illinois tomorrow.
Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin continues to set records, and the Athletic Director at Baylor has stepped down and is under investigation….for something.
Is it too soon for Christmas music? I would say yes…especially if it's constant. Now, if you toss in a rando Xmas tune every couple of hours…that's fine. But 24 hours of holiday music is too much for me right now.
An update on a Superman comic that three brothers found in their mom's attic after she passed. Bath & Body Works is attempting to make a NYC subway smell like Christmas. A tip for saving money on your holiday shopping. And McDonald's is launching a new "Grinch" meal!
Nice story about a senior couple who recently got married in the YMCA pool where they first met, and a pig on the loose is rescued by a couple who were looking for a companion for their pet pig.
Today is "National Stuffing Day"…and it's also "Beaujolais Nouveau Day"…and "National Gingerbread Cookie Day". So celebrate accordingly!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan walking around buck nekkid, a hunter in Louisiana who came down from his tree stand only to get immediately attacked by an alligator, a few guys who tried to cash a $27 million check at a bank, a rich neighborhood in California banned pickleball at a local park because it was too loud, a dude in Seattle who ran from the cops and tried to change clothes in a thrift store to get-away, and a guy in Taiwan who ended up with a cup in his rear-end.
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Lawn cleaned up. All the lights are up. Time for a cocktail!
Got a lot done yesterday afternoon and I'm ready to cruise into the weekend.
One week away from Thanksgiving & I'm already dreaming about that crockpot mac-n-cheese!!!!
In the news this morning, President Trump signed the bill directing the DOJ to release all of the Epstein files, a bill that would have partly legalized online sports betting in WI was pulled at the last minute, Taco Bell is adding three fan-created items to their menus, and now that pennies are no longer being produced…should we get rid of ALL coins?
In sports, the Bucks play the 76ers tonight, Badger men's basketball has a tough test tomorrow afternoon against #9 BYU, the football team is at home against #21 Illinois on Saturday, Week 12 in the NFL kicks off tonight with the Bills & Texans on Thursday Night Football, Brandon Woodruff is going to be back with the Brew Crew next season, and the Brewers are going to be taking on the Braves in the 2026 MLB Little League Classic!
Elsewhere in sports, Major League Baseball announced some new media deals yesterday with ESPN & Netflix, the "Field of Dreams" game is returning next season, and an update on the Patrick Beverly case.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also discussed a documentary about the rise & fall of Susan Powter(STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!!!!!).
Plus…have you ever heard a song featuring both Ozzy & Madonna??? Well, now you have.
As I mentioned, Thanksgiving is one week from today, and in today's Thanksgiving news - the best & worst days to travel…and the cost per person for Thanksgiving dinner.
Office Cora joined me just after 8am and let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And even though Jean is still in Europe, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", and my question for you was: "What's one thing you can never have enough of?".
Cora's question for me was: "Would you hug more people if hugs burned calories?"
An animal sanctuary in Utah recently saved a great horned owl that fell into a cement mixer, and a bunch of college students at the University of Texas might have helped solve a murder case from 1991!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaMan who was trying to claim he had a medical issue(that he couldn't pronounce), an A.I. teddy bear that got removed from an online store after it was graphically describing BDSM and where to get knives, a United Airlines flight that returned to St. Louis because of a bomb threat, & a business that hired a guy to play Santa at their store without knowing that he had murdered his wife years before.
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Another 'meh' day out there with a high of just 40° and plenty of clouds. I've got more leaves to rake today, which I'm not entirely enthused about. Mostly because the leaves are from my neighbor's trees. Not mine.
On this hump day, I let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the top podcasts of the year according to Apple.
Also discussed a list of the most hated NFL teams in the country.
Speaking of the NFL, Week 12 kicks off tomorrow night, so I revisited our Pigskin Picks to see who Jean & I chose to win.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are off until tomorrow, an update on Giannis' injury, the Badgers play on Friday against BYU, Ja'Marr Chase's suspension was upheld by the NFL, and Aaron Rodgers won't need surgery on his injured wrist.
The new CFP rankings are out, Draymond Green gets warned by the NBA for going at it with a fan, Shedeur Sanders becomes the latest professional athlete to get robbed while playing, and a suspect in the murder of John Beam is in custody and allegedly admitted to the killing.
In the news this morning, it looks like the Epstein files are finally going to get released, a guy named J.D. Vance is going to jail for threatening to kill the Vice President…J.D. Vance. The UK is banning the resale of tickets
It's International Men's Day, and we're one day closer to Thanksgiving! Talked about a couple of turkey-day items including a new, squeezable gravy from Heinz…and some topics to avoid during Thanksgiving conversations at the table.
A couple of cops in New Jersey recently rescued a driver from a burning vehicle after it crashed, and a casino in Virginia just handed out 500 free turkeys to families in need in their community!
Raccoons are wild animals, but so were dogs at one point. Could raccoons become our next house pet?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a stolen driveway, a guy who was waving a gun around because he thought it would help him get laid, a dude who froze his wife and now has a new girlfriend, a #FloridaThreesome that went wrong.
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Rain, snow, cold temps. Winter is knocking on the door!
Woke up to a wintry mix this morning and it looks like more is on the way on Thursday.
In the news this morning, a couple of national park morons including a dude who got too close to a bison…and a guy who pepper-sprayed a pack of wolves. Elsewhere in the news, the USPS is going to increase it's rates on shipping and a flight had to return to Boston after a passenger smoked weed on board the plane. And artificial trees are WAY more popular than real trees. Sad.
In sports, the Cowboys beat the Raiders last night to wrap up week 11 in the NFL, a look at week 12's schedule, the Bucks lost last night to the Cavs and Giannis suffered a groin injury. The Badgers improved to 4-0 on the season with a win last night and Ja'Marr Chase got suspended for spitting on another player.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and talked to the host of the Wisco Sports Show…the one & only Grant Bilse!
A great story about a dog that fell down a cliff & escaped with almost no injuries. And another about a woman who got her purse back thanks to a couple of Good Samaritans.
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, had a couple of gravy-related stories this morning, including a gravy extinguisher…and a gravy flight!
Recapped our Week 11 Pigskin Picks and surprise…surprise. My lead on Jean gets even bigger!
Talked about a new trend on TikTok, and Brian revealed his new favorite video reel to watch.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 10-year old kid who stole his mom's car & drove it home from school, a couple of guys in Thailand busted with 81 monkeys & a bunch of drugs, a contest to find America's Loudest Fan, and a couple of guys in Australia who were busted for playing "the helicopter" in the backyard.
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Back at it on a Monday! Successful weekend with some raking, a Harley ride, and the Christmas lights are up!!!
In the news this morning, a winning Mega Millions ticket was sold on Friday, the FAA has lifted all restrictions on flights now that the government shutdown is over, and a grandfather is using his granddaughter to help him steal thousands of dollars in merchandise!
In sports, the Packers beat the Giants yesterday, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss on Saturday, Giannis helped the Lakers get the game ball for a rookie who scored his first NBA points, and the Badger football team stunk it up on the field on Saturday against #2 Indiana.
Else where in sports, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight, Aaron Rodgers may have broken his wrist yesterday, a Texas State Trooper is no longer welcome at college football games, and former Bucks player Patrick Beverley got arrested over the weekend.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the halftime entertainment for the three NFL games on Thanksgiving.
Couple of cool stories this morning - A city in Oklahoma that is allowing residents to pay off their unpaid parking tickets & overdue library fees by donating food to a local pantry, a woman in England who saved her golfing buddy's life when he had a heart attack, and a cameraman in Canada who had a random encounter with a brain surgeon and is now getting a life-changing treatment.
Talked about how much the average American is going to spend on Thanksgiving this year, and also about this year's most dangerous toys!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shoot-out at a grocery store over a turkey, a guy with a suspicious "bulge" in his pants was trying to smuggle some birds into the US, a dude in Montana who got a DUI after he tried to pee into a Budweiser can while driving, an asshole in Texas who destroyed a Veterans Day display but got caught because he left his driver's license at the scene, and a dude in Greece who tried to swallow a burger without chewing!
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Hallelujah, I've got a new truck! Finally got the insurance money…signed the loan paperwork…and picked it up late yesterday afternoon.
Feels good to be an adult again.
Gonna be a busy weekend cleaning it and putting all my stuff in there.
In the news this morning, the latest on possible tariff checks from the government, a horrific story about a 14 year-old girl in Wisconsin who weighed just 35 pounds, a Russian A.I. bot faceplants at it's debut, and the Mega Millions drawing is tonight!
In sports, the Patriots beat the Jets last night on Thursday Night Football to kick off Week 11 in the NFL. The Bucks are at home tonight against Charlotte, the Badgers are at #2 Indiana tomorrow morning at 11am, Brock Purdy should be back under center for the 49ers this weekend, and MLB announced it's AL & NL MVPs yesterday.
Elsewhere in sports, John Force has officially retired, the NFL sent out a memo about gambling to it's teams, and fourteen people were just charged for their roles in a massive, illegal sports gambling ring.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of today because it's "National Pickle Day". Some tips for winning at Rock/Paper/Scissors. And a recent poll found that seeing live music is our favorite way to be entertained.
Cool story about a kid in Colorado who created a clothing brand to help raise money so underprivileged kids can play hockey. And check out this cow who escaped the slaughterhouse & earned it's freedom by hanging with a flock of sheep.
Had a couple of Thanksgiving items this morning including the best time to eat, and some stats from the annual Butterball "togetherness" survey.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a guy who stole a car & hid out in a porta-potty to evade police, a new app that let's you "talk" to dead people, a guy who faked a carjacking to avoid shopping with his wife, a vape shop robbery that included NINE people getting out of a car, most people cannot tell the difference between real music & A.I.-generated music, and a massage parlor with a "No Sexual" sign got busted for prostitution.
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Ah…Thursday! The insurance money finally went into the account and I'll hopefully have my new truck by the end of the week!
It'll be a nice weekend to cruise around with the windows down & the tunes cranked!
In the news this morning, the government shutdown finally came to an end last night, pennies are officially done being produced, and Aaron Rodgers is selling his Wisconsin mansion for nearly $4 million!
Speaking of money…Elon Musk is set to get paid $1 trillion by Tesla over the next decade, and I looked at a list of what he could purchase with all that money.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Hornets last night, Week 11 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Jameis Winston is going to start for the Giants on Sunday against the Packers, the Badger men's basketball team is off until Monday, and the Badger football team has a tough opponent this weekend with #2 Indiana.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and talked about a couple of unique items you can purchase just in time for the holidays, including an iPhone Pocket, and a Candy Cane opener.
Office Cora joined me just after 8am to let me know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And with Jean out, I asked you…the listener…a hypothetical question: "If you could eliminate one song from the world, what would you choose and why?"
Had a fantastic story about a school that set up a microphone in the hallway and asked students to record something positive that happened to them. The school created a montage and posted them online. And check out this story about a WWII Veteran who's life was saved by a pair of lucky socks!
Elsewhere in sports, Bryce Harper gets threatened by the MLB commissioner, and a very interesting stat about the outcome of NFL football games.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Canada who took a city bus for a joyride and was letting passengers off along the way, a teenager who drove a truck onto a green and did over $160,000 worth of damage to the course, a man who was accidentally shot by his own dog, a #FloridaWoman who was caught doing 107mph while driving to a Little Caesar's, and some hardcore porn got played accidentally on a ferry.
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Hump Day, yo! Mid-50's. Plenty of sun. Headed towards the low 60's on Friday & Saturday!
Lot's happening recently, including yesterday's announcement regarding this year's "RiverFront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center. Get tickets & info here.
In the news this morning, there wasn't a jackpot winner for Mega Millions after last night's drawing,
In sports, the Badgers improve to 3-0 on the season with a win over Ball State last night, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks are in Charlotte tonight to take on the Hornets, the new College Football Playoff rankings were released, Pat Murphy is the NL Manager of the Year again, and Nico Harrison finally got canned by the Dallas Mavericks.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about some of the movies that are in the works, including a Miss Piggy movie, a Jessica Rabbit film, and also a Betty Boop horror movie that's being made.
Fantastic story about a Purple Heart medal that was found in a safe deposit box and returned to the family of the deceased soldier who was awarded the honor. And a video is going viral of a pilot reassuring nervous flyers that their safety is his top priority.
Thanksgiving is just two weeks from tomorrow and today we looked at a list of Thanksgiving-themed movies you can watch to get in the turkey day spirit. Plus, Jell-O is celebrating the holiday AND the company's 125th anniversary by selling special Thanksgiving-shaped molds.
Took a look at our Week 11 Pigskin Picks after I dominated Jean in Week 10.
In case you were unaware, today is "National Happy Hour Day", so stop by your favorite bar after work for a cocktail or two!
Hooked you up with a list of ways to easily boost your immune system this flu season. And do you know someone with a pretentious hobby?
The latest on the Matt Kalil/giant penis situation, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a light rail operator who fell asleep on the job, a man charged with double homicide who claims a cockroach told him to do it, a porch pirate that got busted while dressed as a woman, the return of the McRib(but only in select cities), and and a former day care worker that bit a kid.
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Welcome to Tuesday!
Jean's still in Europe. I'm still here in the studio.
Gotta get the rest of my Christmas lights up this week! Thankfully, it's going to be back in the low 60's later this week.
In the news this morning, a recall on thousands of Honda Civics, Wendy's is closing hundreds of locations in the near future, a cause of death for Ace Frehley, and the latest on the 3i/Atlas comet!
In sports, the Packers lost to the Eagles last night on MNF, a look at Week 11 in the NFL, the Bucks beat the Mavs yesterday, the Badger basketball team plays tonight against Ball State, Joe Burrow is back at practice with the Bengals, and Brian Daboll gets fired by the Giants.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jessica Rabbit is apparently getting her own movie!
Today is of course, Veterans Day, and I talked about some of the deals available for Veterans.
Also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show and looked at the results of our Week 10 Pigskin Picks.
Actor & comedian Billy Gardell joined me this morning to talk about his upcoming stand-up tour that's hitting the Pablo Center in January.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear that broke into the same house twice in the same night, a #FloridaMan who shot at three people outside of a bar after an argument about chickens & eggs, and a guy in California who broke into a sorority to creep on girls in the showers.
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Another weekend in the books and I finally caved and turned the heat on in the house this morning. It was down to 59° and while I quite enjoy the chilly temps in the house, the wife certainly does NOT.
Oh well. Looking at highs in the low-60's later this week, so the Harley has yet to be put away completely for the winter.
In the news this morning, the latest on the government shutdown, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow, a look at the 50th Anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, and a new policy at Target stores.
In sports, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday and a loss yesterday, the Badger basketball team won and so did the football team!!!! A look at yesterday's Week 10 action in the NFL and a preview of the Packers/Eagles game tonight. And legendary NBA player & coach, Lenny Wilkins, has died.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and discussed the rather serious accusations regarding Jeremy Renner. Plus, a recap of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony over the weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, two new betting scandals involving a couple of MLB pitchers and another involving six NCAA players. Plus, the tragic news about Dodgers' reliever Alex Vesia.
On the flipside of that, we had some feel-good stories about a missing engagement ring on Halloween, a man who dug up a bunch of gold in his backyard while trying to install a pool, and a teacher who set up a cursive club since the school no longer teaches the subject!
If your wife loves those Hallmark holiday movies, here's a list of cities that look & feel like you're actually in the movies.
A new health "trend" is something that I've done for decades.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. generated country song, a couple of guys trying to steal highway signs, a hotel in Fargo that was cleaning sheets in the hot tub, a guy named "Pancake" who beat up his own father, and a dude who had eye surgery and is allegedly hallucinating since.
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Our last day together for a few weeks as Jean gets ready to fly to Europe!
In the news this morning, the latest on the Mega Millions drawing for tonight, more & more flights getting canceled, and say goodbye to the Farmers' Almanac!
In sports, the Broncos beat the Raiders last night to kick off Week 10 in the NFL, the Badger men's basketball team plays tonight while the Badger football team plays tomorrow. Drew Brees will be replacing Mark Sanchez as a full-time NFL analyst for FoxSports, and the tragic news about Marshawn Kneeland.
We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we got Doc on the phone for his final racing report of the year thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Campbell's has already released it's annual "State Of The Sides" report and for the second year in a row…stuffing > mashed potatoes! In other food-related news, the newest TikTok "trend" is apparently just eating a bunch of beans.
Elsewhere in sports, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was recently arrested in Dubai and extradited to the US on attempted murder charges. Also, Matt Kalil's allegedly massive penis is burning up the internet right meow.
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who got very upset when a passenger in her Uber asked to roll the window down & play some music.
Cool story about a retirement party for a very dedicated employee at a McDonald's in Tampa.
Another "trend" that's making the rounds right now is the 3 By 3 method to improve your overall health.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a robbery at a cashless bank, a dude in Minnesota who was allegedly running a chainsaw without any clothes on, a woman in Illinois who was found hiding in the wall between two businesses, an update on that drunk substitute gym teacher in Muskego, a couple who were having sex while driving on the Autobahn in Germany at 90MPH, a #FloridaMan who threw his wad of chewing tobacco in the face of a 7-Eleven clerk because there wasn't any TP in the bathroom, and an escaped pet pig attacked a woman in Buffalo!
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Another day in the mid-50's as we get ready for colder temps this weekend.
It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we once again asked each other hypothetical questions.
Jean's question for Brian was: "Who was the most influential person in your life?".
Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather fly First-Class every time you fly & stay in a 1-star hotel...or stay in a 5-star hotel whenever you go somewhere & have the middle seat in economy?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to this weekend in the 715. Her hypothetical question for us was: "If you could only have one condiment for the rest of your life, which one would you choose?"
We also let you know what's on TV today/tonight, talked about season 2 of KPop Demon Hunters, and Miss Piggy's stand-alone movie.
In sports, Week 10 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football, the Bucks are off until Friday, Giannis got a black eye and it's origins are….interesting, and a look at the Badger men's basketball schedule and the Badger football schedule.
Great story about a heroic teen in Florida who recently helped save a bunch of people who were stuck in their vehicles during a flash flood. And an absolutely heart-warming story about a 93 year-old man who used his smelly socks to help track down & find his lost dog.
In case you missed it, Kraft recently released a new flavor of it's Mac-n-Cheese, and people have strong reactions to it.
Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 900th career goal, Kyler Murray is going on the IL, and CJ Strout is going to sit this weekend for the Texans.
October just recently wrapped up, and many of you probably went to a wedding. October is the most popular month for nuptials, and we looked a list of ways you might have been rude at a wedding.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who REALLY needed to use a bathroom stall at a grocery store, a hospital in Maine is apologizing for sending letters to a bunch of LIVING patients…telling them that they are actually DEAD, a council meeting in Scotland that had to edit the recording of a recent meeting after someone went to the bathroom without turning off their camera, the benefits of having sex in the morning, and a drunk substitute teacher in WI.
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Couple more days together before Jean jets off to Europe for a few weeks.
And because she's going to be gone for awhile, we made our Weeks 10, 11, & 12 Pigskin Picks this morning. I'm firmly in the lead and can almost taste that seafood paella!
Also this morning, another drawing for Mega Millions without a winner…so the jackpot is jumping to $843 million for Friday's drawing! A deadly UPS plane crash in Louisville, and tonight's Beaver Moon has some people trying to make "Moon Water".
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Raptors last night, a look at the Week 10 schedule for the NFC North teams, and the big moves in the NFL yesterday ahead of the trade deadline.
Elsewhere in sports, the first CFP Rankings are out, LIV Golf is shifting to a 72-hole tournament, Tom Brady clones his dog, the UFC has a big issue with fixed fights, and even though the team sucks…Badger football fans are out-drinking everyone this season.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and some great news regarding the "Mummy" movie franchise!
Today is "National Redhead Day", so make sure you celebrate the gingers in your life!
Feels like this happens every year…is it too early to put up your Xmas decorations?
Heroic story about a couple on a roller coaster who saved a teenager when her seatbelt came undone mid-ride! And a man in NYC with special needs went missing on Halloween but was found during the NY Marathon thanks to a Good Samaritan.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got arrested for DUI on Halloween while dressed as an inmate, people in Kentucky apparently thought they could vote for the Mayor of NYC in yesterday's election, a man in Ohio who robbed a bank and got 400 dollar bills, a ban on a certain kind of porn in the UK, and a bear in Colorado that got into someone's car and couldn't get out.
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Tuesday is here and the weather is going to be beautiful! 62° and mostly sunny today.
Took down most of the Halloween decorations yesterday. Got a few more left today and then getting the Christmas stuff on the house.
On the show today, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am.
Week 9 of the NFL regular season finished up last night with the Cowboys losing to the Cardinals, so we took a look at our Pigskin Picks…and it's not getting any better for Jean.
We talked about tonight's Mega Millions drawing, the AC/DC show at Camp Randall Stadium that got announced yesterday, and an update on 3i/Atlas!!!
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over Indy last night, the Badgers men's basketball team kicked off it's regular season with a victory, Tucker Kraft is officially OUT for the rest of the season, and Cam Little got "randomly" drug tested by the NFL after his historic 68-yard field goal on Sunday!
Yesterday, People magazine announced it's "Sexiest Man Alive" on Jimmy Fallon's show, and Macaulay Culkin recently reprised his role as Kevin McCallister from "Home Alone" in an ad for Home Instead. Plus, is "Wheel of Fortune" getting too raunchy?
Great story about a couple of farm workers in California who helped save a bunch of kids from a burning bus, and another story from California where three brothers found a mint Superman comic #1 in their mother's attic after she passed away.
A recent poll found that the average parent has to answer 46 questions a day from their child. YIKES!
Even though Thanksgiving is still weeks away, we had a couple of turkey-day related stories this morning, including a new Thanksgiving-flavored Oreo collection, and Amazon's $25 Thanksgiving meal.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who lied about finding a needle in her child's Halloween candy and is now facing charges, a woman in Pennsylvania who tried to light a crack pipe while in a hospital bed and suffered severe burns, a man in Virginia who went shopping at Walmart without any clothes on, and a hockey coach who got fired after he wore a Nazi costume to a Halloween party.
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Halloween is in the books. October is just a memory. Christmas is right around the corner!
I'm going to take advantage of this nice weather this week and get all my spooky stuff down and put away…and get all my Xmas shit on the house & in the front yard. Better than trying to do all that when it's in the 20's.
On the show this morning, we opened up with the latest on a fruit recall, no winner on Friday for the Mega Millions jackpot, and how Americans feel about the time change.
In sports, the Dodgers won the World Series over the weekend, the Packers lost yesterday to the Panthers at Lambeau…but the bigger concern is the condition of Tucker Kraft. Cam Little is in the record books for booting the longest field goal in NFL history, and the Bucks play against the Pacers tonight.
Elsewhere in sports, the NASCAR Cup Series Championship was decided yesterday, and the Badger Men's Basketball team kicks off their regular season tonight. Also, Hugh Freeze was fired yesterday by Auburn, and a UFC fighter was cut from the league after some suspicious betting was made on one of his fights.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and there's a new way to meditate, apparently.
We discussed the viral post about which piece of Chex Mix you'd eliminate, and with today being "National Sandwich Day", we discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of to help save some money.
Another day, another story about a lost dog reunited with it's owner several years after it went missing. And an entrepreneur in Kenya who just won a major award for an app he designed that helps turn speech into sign language.
Found a very interesting stat about the World Series that might make it easier to predict which team will win next year!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was trying to steal a power tool by stuffing it down his pants, a dude who REALLY doesn't want teenagers trick-or-treating at his house, a #Florida teacher who showed up to school high on cocaine and shared her vape with students, a #FloridaMan who got drunk & called the cops over 40 times and made violent threats to the police after his wife was arrested, and another #FloridaWoman had a naked fight in her front yard with the cops & firefighters who responded to a domestic disturbance.
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FINALLY!!!!! The spookiest day/night of the year has arrived and I'm soooooo ready to drink some Festbiers while handing out some candy and watching scary movies!!!
I hope you have a fun & safe Halloween.
We started things off this morning by day-dreaming about winning tonight's Mega Millions jackpot, talked about a recall on blood pressure medication, and discussed a list of freebies you can take advantage of today for Halloween!
In sports, the Ravens easily beat the Dolphins last night, we looked at the rest of the Week 9 schedule, Bucks got a nice win over Golden State last night without Giannis in the game, the World Series continues tonight from Toronto, the Badger football team is on a bye this weekend, and the Badger men's basketball team starts their regular season on Monday.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, we talked to Doc just after 8am and got his Racing Report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen!
Elsewhere in sports, LSU fired their athletic director a day after the Louisiana Governor had some rather negative comments about the football program, the Lakers are being sold, and Gervonta Davis is in some serious trouble just weeks before his scheduled fight against Jake Paul.
In other Halloween-related stuff, we took a look at how much Americans are spending on the holiday this year, and a list of the Top 10 costumes for adults, kids, & pets!
Speaking of pets…check out this dog that just got reunited with it's owner SEVEN years after it went missing during a robbery.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the dangers of caramel apples, a dude who dropped a 2,000lb pumpkin on his GEO Metro, a warning from the po-po about weed candy, a woman who ordered some meds online but got body parts instead, a new "Florida Man Cam" at Nashville Predator games, and a drunk dude in Germany who fell out of a bar & into the backyard of a butcher shop.
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It's All Hallow's Eve Eve!
Does that make sense?
It's the day before Halloween(duh).
And we had a to of Halloween stuff this morning including a Jason Vorhees/Peloton team-up, the #1 candy in every state, and whether or not Halloween decorations have become too scary.
It's also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question was: "Would you rather ONLY eat candy corns for an entire month...or eat ONLY pumpkin-flavored foods for an entire month?"
Brian's question was: "Which horror movie main character do you think you could survive?"
We also talked to Office Cora to find out what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Her Hypothetical Question for us was: "Would you rather have food delivered instantly the moment you order it...but it's a bit too spicy and the temperature of the food is off....or have it delivered normally with the right amount of spice & the correct temperature?"
In sports, the Blue Jays got a BIG win over the Dodgers last night in Game 5 of the World Series, Week 9 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Thursday Night Football, a look at the NFC North schedule this weekend, the Bucks are back in action tonight, an update on Terry Rozier & Chauncy Billups, the Twins get a new manager, and Aidan Hutchinson gets a massive contract extension.
Elsewhere in sports, the Governor of Louisiana has some interesting comments about the next head coach at LSU, former NHL player Ryan Kesler is facing some serious chargers, and Kyle Busch & his wife lost over $8 million in a life insurance scam!
Several really cool stories this morning, including Mr. Frodo crashing a "Lord of the Rings"-themed wedding, a kid who grew his hair out so he could donate it to charity, and a family found a message in a bottle from a WW1 soldier!
Today is "National Candy Corn Day", and pretty much everyone hates it.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pet monkey that got loose in a Spirit Halloween store, an artificial "tongue" that can apparently detect how spicy foods are, a woman who got hit in the face by a duck while riding a rollercoaster at SeaWorld, a United Airlines flight that got delayed with a couple of flight attendants turned into fight attendants, a guy who tried to sneak into a jail with a giant Thermos up his ass, a cop in Detroit who showed up to a virtual court hearing without any pants on, and a Halloween hater who destroyed a display featuring a skeleton version of Bob Ross!
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Happy Hump Day!!!!
Just a few more sleeps until Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, we ran down a list of the top Pop-Culture costumes of 2025 and which horror movie you should watch based on your Zodiac sign.
In the news, nobody won the Mega Millions drawing last night, Hurricane Melissa continues to batter Jamaica, and we might get contacted by aliens today.
In sports, the Blue Jays bounced back last night in Game 4 of the World Series, the Bucks beat the Knicks, a Penguins fan suffered life-threatening injuries after falling from the upper level of their arena, and a look at Week 9 of the NFL.
Elsewhere in sports, some interesting stats from the epic Game Three of the World Series.
With Week 9 kicking off tomorrow, we made our Pigskin Picks this morning.
And we also discussed the latest trend on TikTok…something called "Bird Theory".
We talked about the Fat Bear contest a few weeks ago, and now a parks department in Texas just conducted the first ever Fat Squirrel Week! Cool kid from the Philly area raised a bunch of money for his town's K-9 unit. And check out this incredible video of officers near Fort Worth saved a child's life after it was pinned underneath an overturned car.
New month starts on Saturday, so we gave you a list of things to look forward to in the month of November.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who got busted for smashing a bunch of pumpkins at Target, a truck carrying a bunch of aggressive lab monkeys crashed and now they're on the loose, a guy who shot his neighbor because he thought she was over-feeding her horse, A Chinese family sued their daughter's school after the child was diagnosed with "acute and transient psychotic disorder" that was allegedly caused by a HORROR movie she had watched in class, the wild dogs at Chernobyl are apparently turning blue, and a #FloridaWoman who might be the worst criminal in the world.
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I shoulda taken the Harley out yesterday. Unfortunately, I fell asleep on the couch and missed out on some really nice riding weather late in the season.
Maybe later today if it stays dry.
This morning we talked about Hurricane Melissa, the Mega Millions jackpot, a recall on Korean BBQ pork jerky, a GMail data leak, and some interesting lollipops being sold by one of the Kardashians.
In sports, we obviously discussed last night's epic 18-inning game three of the World Series, the results of Monday Night Football, a look at the Week 9 schedule, a preview of tonight's Bucks game against the Knicks, and the latest on Adrian Peterson.
Speaking of the NFL, now that Week 8 is in the books, we also checked out how we did with our Pigskin Picks!
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also told you what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Check out this kid who just won a "Top Young Scientist" award for his invention. And if you need a little chuckle while at work today, there's a bunch of funny wildlife photos here.
With Halloween just days away, we talked about the most hated Halloween candy and some tips for wearing a costume at work.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some alleged cocaine in a trick-or-treater's bag, a flight attendant who accidentally deployed the emergency slide on a plane, a woman who burned down the house of her booty call, a masked trio of people who terrorized a family, and couple who broke into a restaurant to burglarize the place and have sex mid-robbery!
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One more 60° day and then that might be it for awhile. Probably going to get the bike out today and go for a spin this afternoon when it warms up.
Halloween is later this week so we had all sorts of stuff related to the upcoming holiday, including a list of horror movies that are based on true stories, a tip for making your carved pumpkin last longer, our top fears in America, and experiencing paranormal events!
We recapped our respective weekends and we also let you know what's on TV today/tonight.
In the news this morning, the Mega Millions jackpot is now over $700 million after nobody won on Friday, Hurricane Melissa continues to strengthen and head towards Jamaica, a massive recall on frozen chicken, and suspects in the robbery of the Louvre have been arrested.
In sports, the Packers got a nice win over the Steelers & Aaron Rodgers last night, the Bucks split the weekend with a win on Friday & a loss yesterday, the Badgers lost to #6 Oregon on Saturday, the World Series continues tonight in LA with the series knotted up at 1-1, Cam Skattebo suffered a broken ankle yesterday and is likely done for the season, and former NY Jet Nick Mangold died over the weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, the results of yesterday's NASCAR race, Brian Kelly gets fired from LSU, and a look at tonight's MNF game to wrap up week 8 in the NFL.
Cool story about a young kid who really wanted his town to decorate for Halloween, and check out this Navy Veteran who just broke two records!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an AVIS employee who was allegedly stealing cars to start their own car-rental company, a guy who sent a lit cigar through the bank tube, a Halloween display in #Florida that some people are finding offensive, & a dude who got divorced and has to pay "cat support" to his ex-wife.
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The weekend is here and the 60° temps are making a comeback!
Looks like it'll be a great couple of days to get outdoors and finish some projects before the really cold stuff makes it's way into the area.
Speaking of weather, Tropical Storm Melissa was in the news this morning as it continues to strengthen. Also in the news, the wild announcement from the FBI yesterday about the NBA gambling scandal, an update on 3i/Atlas as it continues to make it's way towards Earth, and a Safe Haven Baby Box in Racine became the first in the state to get used.
In sports, the Vikings got thrashed by the Chargers last night to kick off Week 8 in the NFL, a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule. The Bucks play in Toronto tonight against the Raptors and the game had to move tip-off up an hour because of the World Series getting underway. Badgers play tomorrow against #6 Oregon, and Aaron Rodgers is talking about retirement.
Elsewhere in sports, Lionel Messi signs a contract extension, the Ravens are off to a really bad start and have removed all the fun stuff from their locker rooms, while the Angels are looking for an HVAC technician to fix their broken air conditioning!
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases to check out.
Sticking with movies, another day…another list of Halloween films. This time around it's the top slasher movies of all time.
Halloween is just a week from now and apparently, Trick-Or-Treating is losing ground to Trunk-Or-Treating. Unless you want to grab some candy from the son in the Poltergeist movies AT the Poltergeist house!
Cool story about a woman who hiked the Appalachian trail at the age of 80 after having her knee replaced. And check out this couple who met at a car crash several years ago and just recently got married!
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen as the NASCAR season gets closer to it's final race.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who thought it would be funny to take pictures of a toddler surrounded by guns & drugs, a food delivery driver who got stabbed by some passengers, a guy wearing nothing but a hat & a speedo tried to break into a police building, a #FloridaMom who was driving drunk with her kids in the car, and apparently...sexy Russian & Chinese spies are banging tech nerds in an attempt to steal US tech secrets.
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It's the unofficial start to the weekend and even though both Jean & Office Cora were out today, Brian still hooked you up with a few things to do in the 715 this weekend!
Plus, it's been a few weeks since we played "Hypothetical Thursday" with the CMN Radioton on the 9th and Brian on vacation last Thursday, but Brian got back to it by asking "If you could own ONE piece of horror movie memorabilia, what would it be and why?"
In the news this morning, another new candidate for Governor of Wisconsin announces their intention to run in the election, a recall on several brands of Coca Cola soda, and the Mega Millions jackpot is growing!
In sports, Week 8 in the NFL kicks off tonight, the Bucks got a nice season-opening win over the Wizards last night, the World Series begins tomorrow night with the Dodgers in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays, and the NFL doubles down on Bad Bunny as the halftime performer at the upcoming Super Bowl.
Elsewhere in sports, some changes are coming to the Pro Bowl, Jayden Daniels will be out on MNF for the Commanders, a new manager has been hired for the San Francisco Giants, and the NCAA is going to allow it's athletes to bet on professional sports.
Cool story about a giant pumpkin-boat race that was won by a dude in a "Buddy the Elf" costume! And don't forget that today is "National Slap Your Annoying Co-Worker Day"!!!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and after yesterday's list of top zombie movies, we looked at some of the top horror/comedy movies of all time.
Crazy stat from a recent survey found that 25% of workers haven't taken ONE DAY of their vacation this year. What are we even doing anymore????
Not sure if you saw this, but Hall of Famer Randy Johnson is known for a lot of things…like his mullet, killing that bird with a pitch, becoming an NFL sideline photographer…and being a pretty cool dude when it comes to autographs!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was the epitome of hypocritical, an uptick in screaming clubs, a kid in Baltimore was almost arrested because his bag of Doritos was mistaken for a gun, a woman is facing charges after sending her husband an A.I. generated picture of an intruder in their home, and a guy in Thailand who was performing penis-enlargement surgeries out of the back of his Toyota Corolla.
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Hump Day has arrived and the weather isn't getting any better. Yet.
Looking for 60's by the weekend, hopefully.
In the news this morning, the web outage earlier this week affected a lot of stuff…including beds, apparently. An update on the jewelry heist at the Louvre, and a United Flight got hit by a weather balloon.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked about the first country music video to ever play on MTV.
In sports, the NBA regular season kicked off last night with a couple of games. Bucks play tonight! We checked out the NFL's Week 8 schedule and made our Pigskin Picks for the upcoming week. The World Series starts on Friday night and the Dodgers are heavy favorites. Go figure.
Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR released more info about next season's street race in San Diego and Texas Tech is banning it's fans from throwing tortillas on the field.
Now that Halloween is just days away, it's time to start to looking at all the spooky things including a new list of the top zombie movies…and a new app that will help you participate in the Halloween parties without actually being there.
Cool story about a kid who loves former President Jimmy Carter, and a service dog that helped save his owner's life!
A woman on TikTok has an updated Venn diagram specifically designed for dating men.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about flight that had to turn around after a passenger's food stunk up the cabin, a #FloridaMan who threatened to stab his neighbor & eat their dog, a woman who shot a guy dead after he honked at her to go at a green light, and a cook who stole some secret recipes and got arrested.
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Last work day for almost two weeks for me.
We've got the CMN Radiothon tomorrow & Friday and I'll be at Gundersen from 6am until noon tomorrow and then it's packing…packing…and more packing as we get ready to leave early Friday morning for NH.
In the news this morning, an update on the closing of the Black Hawk bridge in Lansing, a recall on Toyotas, the victim of Mark Sanchez is suing, and a bunch of people stuck on Mount Everest are finally getting rescued.
In sports, the Mariners & Yankees won yesterday and we looked at today's MLB playoff schedule. Also, the WNBA Finals continue tonight, and the NFL Week 6 kicks off tomorrow night on Prime.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed Dolly Parton's recent health scare.
Made our weeks 6 & 7 Pigskin Picks as I'll be out of town next Wednesday. And Doc joined us just after 8am for this week's Racing Report thanks to County Materials.
Cool story about a tour driver in Africa who went on safari thanks to some of his customers…and check out this dog who found a special friend!
Crazy scene in Pittsburgh as they've already put their Christmas tree up in the city's plaza for the holidays.
Today is "National Fluffernutter Day", so enjoy a delicious, cavity-inducing sammich later today.
Ran down a list of the safest states in America.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen dinosaur statue at a gas station in CA, a new product from Airheads just in time for Halloween, a French "influencer" who's going to jail for a sick prank, a Missouri man who got arrested for robbery when the cops found him wearing the same underwear he had on during the robbery, Long John Silver apparently didn't learn the lesson that Cracker Barrel just endured, and an argument over a NASCAR shirt turned violent.
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With the windows open FINALLY and that fresh air getting into the house, I slept like a baby last night!
Hopefully there's more of that for the rest of the week!
In the news this morning, nearly 400 animals were surrendered in Juneau County as part of a neglect case, a recall on corn dogs, a judge's house in South Carolina burned to the ground and an arson investigation is now underway, Costco is selling weight-loss drugs at a discount, and RUSH announced a new tour!
In sports, the Brewers took a 2-0 series lead on the Cubs in the NLDS last night, Week 5 in the NFL wrapped up with a shocking win by the Jaguars over the Chiefs. A look at today's MLB playoff action, along with a look at the Week 6 NFL schedule. The NHL regular season gets underway tonight, and the WNBA Finals continue tomorrow night.
Speaking of Week 5 in the NFL, Brian & Jean went over their Pigskin Picks to see how they're doing so far.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
It's "National Taco Day" today, so we discussed all the deals you can take advantage of and a list of toppings that DON'T belong on tacos.
Touching story about a couple of youth football teams who joined up & did the right thing. And another great story about a young hockey player who's doing everything he can to get back on the ice after breaking his spine.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who helped some of her friends steal twelve cars from the Hertz she worked at, a guy who brought his own microwave to work, a lottery winner who went on a bender & celebrated so much that he ended up in the hospital, a confrontation at a restaurant over a screaming baby, and a guy who got in trouble for his Halloween decorations.
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The weather is finally shifting! After weeks of staying in the 80's and even getting close to 90°, it's going to be much milder this week with highs in the 60's.
I can actually turn my central AC off now!
We recapped our weekends and Brian had a rant about garlic.
In sports, the Brewers grabbed a 1-0 series lead on the Cubs this weekend, a look at yesterday's NFL action, talked about tonight's MNF game, the results from NASCAR & the WNBA Finals, and the Badger loss on Saturday.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed what we watched over the weekend.
Congrats to this guy's dog that just got into the Purina Animal Hall of Fame(who knew that was even a thing?) after it fought off a bear and helped save the man's life!
Crazy story this weekend about Mark Sanchez getting into a drunken fight and getting stabbed!
Have you seen the Taco Bell 50k that happened this weekend in Denver? Seems like a true test of your physical abilities. And we also talked about which mythical creature we'd like to see undeniable proof of.
Had a couple of sideline reporters go down hard this weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about stolen salsa, a new TikTok trend involving forks & pudding, a chance to win 19 years worth of free beer, a guy in Canada who was so stoned he called the cops on himself, a substitute teacher in Vermont who was at school with cocaine in her possession, a guy in Colorado who got a massive parking fee at an airport garage, and a #FloridaWoman who threw a bunch of tampons in the yard of her ex-bf.
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Welcome to Friday. Strange shower at about 4am, but it looks like sunshine and near 90° later today.
In the news this mornings, a massive fire at an oil refinery plant in California, former WI Governor Tommy Thompson is considering running again for the office, Kwik Trip is getting rid of pennies, and an update on the list of the Coolest Things Made In Wisconsin!
In sports, the 49ers beat the Rams on Thursday Night Football, a recap of the three MLB Wild Card games from yesterday, a look at the rest of the NFL's Week 5 schedule. A preview of tomorrow's Badger game in Michigan, and the WNBA Finals kick off tonight.
Elsewhere in sports, a couple of apologies about last weekend's Ryder Cup.
No Doc today as he's at the Oktoberfest Race Weekend at the speedway, but we did talk about what's on the boob-tube this weekend and what's new in theaters!
Not a big fan of A.I., but Amazon just introduced a new feature for Ring doorbell cams to incorporate A.I. to help find lost pets by connecting to other doorbell cams in your neighborhood. Also had a fantastic story about a young girl who just spent almost three years of her life in a hospital and she's finally able to go home with her family.
A new "Karen of the Day" who got upset about another woman in the background of her workout video at a gym.
Talked about a list of the top horror movies of 2025(so far), and another list of quirky & weird "wellness hacks" endorsed by celebrities.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in #Florida who broke into the WRONG house and got pummeled by an MMA fighter, another #FloridaMan who was driving 107mph and told the cop he was running late for his barber appointment, a woman who stole a motorized grocery shopping cart, a guy who vandalized a bunch of cars at a college campus and then asked ChatGPT if he was in trouble, and some fake dentists in #Florida who really f'd up some people's teeth!
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Just a few more days of heat and it'll finally cool off…hopefully by Monday.
We kicked things off this morning with the original version of the Thursday Song and the latest on the government shutdown.
A winner has been declared in this year's 2025 "Fat Bear" contest and he's SUPER chonky!
Do you work in an office? Do you wear shoes all day? Apparently, that might be changing in the future.
In sports, a recap of yesterday's MLB Wild Card action, a look at tonight's kickoff to Week 5 in the NFL including an injury update on Brock Purdy and a new starting QB for the Browns.
Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA Finals begin tomorrow night & John Cena's final match is rapidly approaching.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we spoke with Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
Feel-good story about a piglet that jumped off a truck in Iowa and earned her freedom thanks to her tenacity & will to live!
It's Hypothetical Thursday, so we asked each other Hypothetical Questions. Jean's question for Brian was: " "
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This shouldn't come as a surprise, but your A.I. devices are not only listening to you…but they're collecting data about your life & will soon be pushing targeted ads at you. Yay for the future! Idiocracy is almost here.
A recent survey found that just 1 out of every five people admit to having sex at a music festival(feels kinda low).
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy doing 124mph in a Toyota Camry and trying to use the old "I have to go to the bathroom" excuse, a 22 year-old in Minnesota who enrolled in a high school with a fake identity, a warning to North Korean women who have breast implants, a woman in Kentucky who trashed a Little Ceasar's restaurant because they charged her for extra sauce, a dude in NY who stole a tow truck while the operator was repossessing his car, and an actress who was replaced by a very special someone in a new series on Hulu.
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Another warm one today with a high of 80°…up near 90 on Friday. Uffdah.
Because of Doc's schedule, we bumped our usual spot with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show from yesterday to today. Always great to talk to him!
We also discussed some things to look forward to in the month of October as we officially turn the page in our calendars.
Plus, our Week 5 Pigskin Picks for the upcoming NFL schedule.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight. Talked about the trailer for the new BBC documentary about Ozzy Osbourne, and we heard about the largest win in "Wheel of Fortune" history!
America rules supreme when it comes to cheese, thanks to a woman from Philly! And check out this wildlife photographer who's made it his mission to help rehome hermit crabs that are currently living in trash instead of a seashell.
In sports, we talked about yesterday's kickoff to the MLB Wild Card round, looked at the schedule for the NFC North teams, and we also chatted about the NCAA Women's Final Four making the move to Indy. Plus, the Vegas Aces beat the Indiana Fever to move on to the WNBA Finals, and Kirill & the MN Wild agree to a massive contract extension.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple that's getting divorced because their pets cannot get along, a robbery suspect who was arrested when a news crew doing a story about the robbery he allegedly committed spotted him, a couple in Rhode Island who both got arrested for DUI on the same night...two hours apart, and the latest from Sheriff Grady Judd.
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Changing things up a bit this week with the Oktoberfest races at the Speedway this weekend.
Normally, we'd have Grant Bilse join us just after 8am on Tuesday…but Doc is in studio this morning to talk about the 'Fest races and give away some free tickets. So Grant will join us tomorrow!
On the show today, we talked about what's on TV & what's new on New Release Tuesday.
We talked about the return of Monopoly at McDonald's & your odds of actually winning something…plus, the return of "Reading Rainbow"!
Checked in our Week 4 Pigskin Picks, and had a new "Karen of the Day"!
Fall officially started about a week ago, and even though it's still in the 80's this week…we ran down a list of safety checks that homeowners should complete with the cooler weather ahead.
In sports, we recapped the Broncos/Bengals game and the Dolphins/Jets game, including the Tyreek Hill injury. Speaking of injuries, Malik Nabers is officially out for the rest of the season.
Elsewhere in sports, the MLB playoffs begin today and a bunch of managers are getting fired. Also…there was ZERO no-hitters in Major League Baseball this season. Interesting stat.
Cool story about a cook at a restaurant in #Florida who saved a regular customer's life when the guy hadn't been in the restaurant for awhile. And the dude from the Blinking Guy meme is an actual person…and he's apparently really cool!
Had another memorabilia-stealing "Karen of the Day"!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug-sniffing police horse, a guy who claims he's got the KFC secret recipe, a guy who OVER-celebrated his unborn child's gender-reveal party, and a shortage of male porn stars!
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I think my liver is going to file a lawsuit against me.
Oktoberfest 2025 is in the books and I'm glad…because I need a break!
Hope you had a blast this weekend and didn't get in too much trouble.
In the news this morning, more shootings in America this weekend. One at a church in Michigan, one at a waterfront bar in North Carolina, and a drive-by shooting in Sheboygan Falls last week. Also in the news, a candidate for Governor of Wisconsin drops out of the race.
The Brewers wrapped up the regular season with a win over the Reds yesterday, the Packers played to a 40-40 tie with the Cowboys last night, and a look at the upcoming MLB playoffs. Plus, Lamar Jackson injures his hamstring, and the NASCAR results from yesterday's race at Kansas.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and what we watched over the weekend. And have you seen this statue of Tina Turner that just got unveiled in her hometown? It's another in a loooooooooooong line of interesting-looking attempts.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL officially announced that it'll be Bad Bunny doing the halftime show at this season's Super Bowl, the Steelers backup QB apparently got beaten up & robbed while bar-hopping in Ireland, and a look at what the hell happened at this weekend's Ryder Cup.
We shared a bunch of stats & info for "National Coffee Day" along with some deals at national chains.
Couple of cool stories to lighten the mood on a Monday: An extremely rare orange lobster gets saved from a tank at the grocery store, some kids got dropped off at school by a steam train last week, and a guy in Canada who takes his wiener dog for a walk while wearing a matching wiener dog blow-up costume.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys from Texas who had a fight about a Netflix account that ended in gunfire, a #FloridaThrouple that didn't end well, a guy in NY who admitted to killing his parents while filming an interview, a teacher in Texas who fed a kitten to a snake in front of some students, and people in China are apparently selling their fingernail clippings online.
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Oktoberfest officially kicks off today with the Senior Breakfast at the grounds this morning and the Torchlight Parade & Craft Beer Night later this evening.
Jean's helping out at the breakfast this morning, so she missed the show.
In the news this morning, another person has announced their candidacy to be the Governor of Wisconsin, a former Badger & Packer player has died at the age of just 47, the latest on the shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas, and a wild scene at a jewelry store in California as 25 people rush into the store & steal over $1 million worth of jewelry.
In sports, the Brewers avoided a sweep by the Padres with a 3-1 win yesterday, Week 4 in the NFL kicks off tonight, Cal Raleigh hit his 60th HR last night, and Zach Tom is likely going to be out for the Packers on Sunday Night against the Cowboys.
Elsewhere in sports, an update on David Fry after he took a pitch to the face the other night, Drew Brees & a bunch of other players get nominated for the 2026 NFL HOF class, and Sister Jean is retiring!
We talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715 and we also asked each other hypothetical questions on "Hypothetical Thursday".
Check out this 8 year-old kid who ran 50 miles in 50 days to raise money for charity. And I dare you not to get emotional over this story about a guy who got a letter from his dead mother 24 years after she passed. Chills.
Today is "National One-Hit Wonder Day", so I looked at a list of some well-known one-hit wonders and sprinkled in a few of my own suggestions.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who's called the cops over 60,000 times, a #FloridaMan who was drunkenly doing burnouts to "impress girls", a squirrel in California that's attacking people and sending them to the hospital, and a coffee truck in Arizona that got banned from selling outside of a hospital.
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Hump Day is here. I got new stakes. All my Halloween shit is finally up & running!
We've got some beautiful weather ahead for Oktoberfest this weekend. Looking at plenty of sunshine and temps in the upper 70s/lower 80s!
In the news this morning, Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV, Adam Fravel asks for a new trial, another person announces their candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin, and the Coldplay couple are now saying they're "just friends"
In sports, the Brewers continued to slide with a 7-0 loss to the Padres last night, a look at the NFC North Week 4 schedule, Jerry Jones says there won't be a video tribute to Micah Parsons on Sunday night when the Packers are in Dallas, and Micah talks about how tough it'll be to sack Dak Prescott.
Elsewhere in sports, Mike Gundy got fired yesterday by Oklahoma State, robot umps are officially on their way to MLB, and an update on yesterday's free hot dog giveaway at the Wiener Circle in Chicago.
We made our Week 4 Pigskin Picks, and Doc joined us just after 8am for an early Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed the new Baywatch show that's coming out, and a special appearance by James Van Der Beek at a "Dawson's Creek" reunion.
Cool story about a guy who saved another dude's life by performing CPR on him in a TJ Maxx, and another great story about a kid in Utah who had his wheelchair stolen, but got a brand new one thanks to some help from a few local charities.
Talked about some dating tips from 2,000 years ago that still apply today, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. "artist" who just signed a multi-million dollar deal, a guy in China who ran into a traffic light with his scooter and got it stuck on his head, a dude at a bar in Michigan who shot up the place after an argument over 50 cents, an off-duty cop in Ohio who was in a porta-pottie that got tipped over and he came out guns-blazing, and a hostage situation at a motel in Texas that came to an end after a DoorDash driver called the cops.
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One day closer to Oktoberfest…and no friggin' rain today.
Didn't find my bucket of stakes…so off to Menards I go today!
We started the morning by talking about the return of Jimmy Kimmel tonight. The Trump administration's recommendation on the use of Tylenol. How to claim some of the Poppi class-action lawsuit money. Another radioactive shrimp recall. And today is apparently "The Rapture".
In sports, we recapped the Monday Night Football matchup between the Lions & Ravens, the Brewers lost in extra innings to the Padres, a couple of season-ending injuries in the NFL including Najee Harris & Nick Bosa, and Bruce Pearl steps down as the men's basketball coach at Auburn.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight & what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show!
Cool story about a nun who recently celebrated her 105th birthday by hitting the links, and an even COOLER story about a woman battling breast cancer who went to a NIN show & had the time of her life!
Interesting survey about cellphones and where people keep them. And a list of the best things about Fall.
Elsewhere in sports, the ACC fines Syracuse for faking injuries and the Wiener Circle is giving away free hot dogs today. Plus, we checked in on our Week 3 Pigskin Picks!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a guy wants to name his kid "brisket", a guy got busted for using poop spray at a school, and an escort who assaulted a guy with Silly String.
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On one hand…it's Monday.
But on the other hand…it's the Monday of Oktoberfest week!
In the news this morning, the Milwaukee parents who left six kids locked in a storage unit get charged, an armed man who claimed to be a member of law enforcement was arrested at the site of the Charlie Kirk memorial, Disney faces criticism and major financial losses after suspending Jimmy Kimmel, and Erika Kirk's words during the service for her husband.
In sports, a rough weekend for Wisconsin sports as the Packers & Badgers both lost and the Brewers dropped two of three to the Cardinals(but still managed to clinch the NL Central title). Aaron Rodgers passed Brett Favre on the NFL's All-Time TD list, and Cal Raleigh keeps hitting dingers!
Speaking of dingers, Mike Trout hit his 400th career home run and got the ball back from the fan who caught it…but not without having to "pay" for it. We talked about this weekend's NASCAR playoff race and the measly $200 fine that Caitlin Clark got after some online comments.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we discussed a website that's looking to pay someone to watch horror movies!
Brian just about lost his mind this morning talking about his blue bucket of tent stakes that went missing.
As bad as we may think the roads are in Wisconsin, we aren't even close to the worst state in the US. And today is the first day of Fall…but are we doing the seasons all wrong? One guy thinks so.
A town in Iowa seems to have a real problem with TP'ing houses.
Did you see the Stone Cold Steve Austin celebration this Saturday? Great stuff…unlike this scene from a football field where some kid got pancaked and had his back broken.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bus driver that went off the deep end, a couple who claims their Lego collection got ruined by movers, a bear in a dollar store in NJ, and a couple of college kids who got in trouble for burning a couch with a flamethrower.
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Friday is here and so is the rain! Looks like we might get wet the entire weekend.
In the news this morning, the latest on Jimmy Kimmel…including the reaction from other late night hosts, police believe they may have found the remains of Travis Decker - the father accused of killing his three daughters, Charlie Kirk's widow is taking control of Turning Point USA, and the FTC is suing Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, over allegations of illegal and deceptive business practices.
In sports, the Brew Crew completed the sweep of the Angels last night, the Bills beat the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, and a look at the Week 3 schedule for the teams in the NFC North. Plus, the latest on the Tucker Kraft injury, the Badgers take on the Terrapins tomorrow, and Clayton Kershaw is calling it a career.
Elsewhere in sports, Blowout Cards has doubled their offer to find the Phillies Karen. And have you heard about "Rush the Jones"? It's a neat story.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, new music releases!
Also talked racing with Doc just after 8am thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Cute story about a guy who proposed to his girlfriend with the help of a giraffe, and an extremely inspiring story about the bond between a brother & sister.
Google Trends recently released some interesting results for the top "Is it weird to like…" questions people are searching for. And a couple of interesting facts for today: What day of the week certain dates fall on, and what people really prefer on PornHub.(FYI, it's pretty obvious)
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a math teacher who brought cocaine to school, a school official who tried to sell a bunch of the school's lawnmowers on Facebook marketplace, a couple of #Florida men who live together but cannot get along, and a city in Kentucky that recently destroyed a Dodge Hellcat to prove a point about illegal street racing.
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A small chance of some rain throughout the day today…increasing during the overnight…and definitely getting some rain tomorrow.
We kicked things off this morning with the Thursday Song. And since it is Thursday morning, we asked each other hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was: "You can create the ultimate concert. Four bands. Dead or alive. One night only. What bands are you choosing and in what order?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Telepathy or Telekinesis?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And in case you missed it, today is "National Cheeseburger Day", so we discussed a Reddit thread of strange toppings for a cheeseburger, and a list of some national chains that are offering deals for the "holiday".
In the news, another person announced their candidacy for the Governor of Wisconsin, Jimmy Kimmel gets suspended indefinitely by ABC, a recall at Costco, and a deadly shooting in Minneapolis.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also discussed the trailer for the new documentary about the last few years of Ozzy's life.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Angels again yesterday and go for the series sweep later today. Thursday Night Football kicks off week 3 in the NFL. A look at what the NFC North teams are doing this weekend, and the Badgers play at home on Saturday against Maryland.
Elsewhere in sports, the NCAA is changing the transfer portal, Kyler Murray apologizes for his Michael Vick post on social media, and Jayden Reed has surgery on his collarbone and makes a prediction about the Packers' season while still battling the anesthesia.
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who didn't want to leave the Delta Sky Lounge but ended up leaving thanks to the help of some officers. And an Irish Influencer got to be the first person in the country to sample menu items from Ireland's first ever Taco Bell!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about #FloridaMan who sped away from police…crashed his car…and threw his kids over a fence to escape capture, a fight between employees at a Benihana restaurant during dinner service, a man in Louisville who attempted to impersonate a C.I.A. agent, a bridge-jumper in Seattle, and a Benadryl challenge on TikTok that almost killed a teenage girl.
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One more day of this oppressive heat before it finally starts to cool off a bit.
In the news this morning, Festival Foods gets sold, Robert Redford dies, more info on last week's Amber Alert in WI, the latest on the death of Trey Reed, and the newest details on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including some disturbing details about the man who falsely confessed to the killing.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Angels last night, Cal Raleigh hit a couple more homeruns, a look at the Week 3 schedule in the NFL, and Tom Brady's appearance in the coaching booth during MNF.
Elsewhere in sports, Ken Rosenthal's apology, Denny Hamlin's pit crew will be without a few members, and a female rugby player gets busted for biting an opponent.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and Brian recapped "Weapons". Plus, we made our Week 3 Pigskin Picks!
Some good news involving a cow that escaped the slaughterhouse, a couple of unicyclists raising money for UNICEF, a record-setting pizza party, and some additional money heading to the Boys & Girls Club after this past Sunday's Emmy Awards.
Kristen Bell has a "pasta hack" that apparently helps control weight gain when eating pasta.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some kids in Milwaukee who were locked in a storage locker, a woman who sold her soul for about $1,100 and used the money to buy some concert tickets & a Labubu doll, a guy in Arizona who got arrested for pissing on people in a theater during a "Demon Slayer" screening, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for DUI after she was driving the wrong way on a highway and hit a cop car.
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Busy Tuesday! Lots of stuff going on. We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Plus, what's on TV today/tonight and a very interesting story about Elton John!
In the news this morning, the latest on Charlie Kirk's assassination, new legislation introduced by Derrick Van Orden, another person announces their candidacy for Governor of Wisconsin, and deal to keep TikTok operational in the US has been reached.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Angels tonight, a recap of last night's two MNF games, a look at some of the injuries in the NFL after two weeks of action, and another team clinches a playoff berth for the MLB playoffs.
Elsewhere in sports, we tallied up our Pigskin Picks totals and we discussed a cheating scandal in the world of championship stone-skipping.
We've heard of the "Gathering of the Kyles" before…but a new challenger has entered the contest: "RyanToberfest"!!!! And check out this great story about a few organ recipients who met up to honor the woman who saved their lives.
Discussed a list of modern stressors that didn't exist back in the day, and we also had a very interesting story about eye drops!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who had to punch an alligator to save her dog from being eaten, another #FloridaWoman who tried to drunkenly order a Baconator at a Popeye's, a serious case of child neglect in #Florida, and Malort-flavored ice cream is coming to Chicago!
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Back to work in this crazy heat!
Looking at cooler temps later this week!
In the news this morning, an updated on the murder of Charlie Kirk, last Friday's Amber Alert in WI has been canceled after the young girl was found safe, flood victims in Wisconsin can now seek FEMA assistance, and Mike Wolfe from "American Pickers" is hospitalized after a car crash
In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Cardinals this weekend and became the first team in MLB to clinch a postseason berth, the Bears & the Vikings both lost yesterday, the Badgers got dominated on Saturday, and Bengals QB Joe Burrow could be out for awhile with a toe injury.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight and looked at the list of winners from last night's Emmy awards.
Really cool story about sportsmanship during the steeplechase at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. And check out this bride who was walked down the aisle by her landlord.
Elsewhere in sports, some college coaches are already getting fired, the outcome of the Canelo/Crawford fight, and Cal Raleigh keeps hitting dingers!
There's a new wedding trend that's trying to get the guests to help pay for the honeymoon of the newlyweds, and even though it's still summer…some stores have already got their Christmas stuff out on the floors.
Some sad stats about people who are addicted to using ChatGPT, and there were not one….not two…but at least THREE green dildos thrown onto the fields during yesterday's NFL games!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tunneled into his upstairs neighbor's apartment, a drone that was being used to locate some lost dogs in Maine was shot out of the sky, a couple spent four years trying to track down a wedding crasher who accidentally ended up in their wedding day pictures, and a #FloridaWoman who's mad at her bf for eating all her marathon snacks.
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What a crazy world we're living in.
We began the show this morning remembering 9/11 on the 24th anniversary of that tragic event. And continued with the disturbing news regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the latest information about what happened on the Utah Valley University campus yesterday.
In sports, the Brewers got swept by the Rangers yesterday, the Packers & Commanders open up Week 2 of the NFL season tonight, Lamar Jackson made some comments about his interaction with a fan in Buffalo on Sunday night, Anthony Rizzo announces his retirement, and Brock Purdy will be out for the 49ers this weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, several Fresno State basketball players have been banned after getting caught betting on games, four people were arrested for the attempted murder of a Florida State football player, and allegations of misconduct in the Detroit Tigers organization.
We talked about what's on TV today/tonight, and Office Cora once again joined us to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
On the lighter side of things, a nice story about some construction workers in Iowa who reacted quickly & used a trampoline to rescue a boy trapped in a house fire.
Today is also "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean went first with her question for Brian, "Which apocalypse scenario would you choose…Alien invasion or zombies?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "What would you do if you're the dad in the 'Phillies Karen' situation?"
It's not only "Hypothetical Thursday", but it's also National Make Your Bed Day…and we talked about some of the benefits of making your bed every morning after you wake up and get going.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who racked up a big gambling debt on a cruise ship & tried to jump off the boat to avoid paying it, an interesting video of a public bathroom in China that makes you watch an ad before getting some TP, a couple that filed for divorce because they couldn't agree on a name for their child, a guy who hired a mariachi band to play in his house while his cheating husband moved out, and a new procedure for men that's gaining in popularity.
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Here comes the heat! Into the 70's today & tomorrow…back into the 80's by the end of the week.
We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show this morning and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In the news, an update on a story from yesterday about a father in New Zealand who'd been living off the grid with his three children for the last four years, the horrific murder of Iryna Zarutska in North Carolina, a letter that was supposedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein by President Trump, the Powerball winners from the state of WI from Saturday's drawing, and Amazon is no longer going to allow you to share an account with someone who doesn't live with you.
In sports, the Brewers got blanked by the Rangers last night, while the Vikings had a nice come-from-behind win over the Bears on MNF. We took a look at the Week 2 schedule and talked about the Bills fan who got into a shoving match with Lamar Jackson during the Bills/Ravens game on SNF.
Elsewhere in sports, the 49ers are already bitten by the injury bug, Russell Wilson is going to start for the Giants in Week 2 after a dismal performance in the season opener, and the latest on the Phillies Karen.
The search continues.
Cool stories about a 3-legged dog that got adopted by an amputee, and a nurse who saved a drunk raccoon by performing CPR. And check out this kid in Canada who got out on the ice for the first time!
We tallied up our Week 1 Pigskin Picks and discussed a new "hack" for dealing with car sickness.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk in Canada who got busted driving a child-sized pink Barbie car, a kid at a daycare who got bit by a Copperhead snake, a valet in #Florida who took a customer's car for a joy ride, and a man who killed his roommate because he didn't bring drugs to a football tailgate party.
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Mondays after a weekend of football just feel different.
We've got some really nice weather ahead of us this week with a few showers possible tomorrow, but warm & sunny for the rest of the week.
In the news this morning, a couple of people hit on the massive Powerball jackpot this weekend, two Marquette La Crosse players were killed in a car wreck on Friday night by the campus, and a wild story about a fugitive father in New Zealand who had been hiding in the woods with his three kids has been killed by authorities.
In sports, the Brewers swept the Pirates this weekend, the Badgers got a nice win over Middle Tennessee on Saturday, the Packers took care of the Lions yesterday, last night's Sunday Night Football game between the Ravens & Bills was an instant classic, and a look at tonight's MNF matchup between the Vikings & Bears.
Elsewhere in sports, Denny Hamlin got a win yesterday to make the Round of 12 in the NASCAR playoffs, we talked about the US Open winners, and the grudge between Bill Belichick & the Krafts seems to be getting worse by the day.
Obviously, we talked about the Phillies Karen quite a bit this morning as she was ALL OVER social media. Unfortunately, nobody has been able to identify her with absolute certainty……yet. But the internet is coming for her.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we talked a bit about last night's MTV VMA's and the tribute to Ozzy featuring Joe Perry & Steven Tyler of Aerosmith with Yungblud.
Moo Deng has now been replaced by a new pygmy hippo that was just born at a zoo in Michigan, so you don't need to travel to Thailand to see one any longer, and a guy in New York is going viral for his inspiring signs.
A look at how many trees it takes to make the world's toilet paper is making Brian think it's time for a bidet.
Did you see the Missouri fan who had a shot at $25,000 for making a field-goal but risked it all to taunt opposing fans?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some women who robbed a TJ Maxx but decided to stop by a neighboring Wendy's instead of leaving the scene of the crime, a problem with Target's sweatpants, a #FloridaCouple who were hot-boxing their vehicle with a two-year-old kid in the car, a #FloridaMan who shot at a woman who mistakenly walked up his driveway, and a wedding guest who got cut-off at the bar and decided to punch the bride in the face.
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The short week has gloriously come to an end and the weather is f'ing amazing!
The big news this week is/was/will be the Powerball jackpot, which has climbed to $1.7 BILLION for tomorrow night's drawing. We hooked you up with some suggestions for making your picks when buying your tickets.
Also in the news, a very popular app for parents, a bunch of cars in the Chicago river, and a man form NJ is going viral for break-dancing at a town meeting.
In sports, the Brewers dropped another game to the Phillies yesterday, the NFL regular season kicked off last night with a wild one between the Cowboys & Eagles. more NFL action tonight as the Chiefs & Chargers battle it out in Brazil. Badgers play tomorrow at home against Middle Tennessee, and the Kawhi Leonard story gets seemingly worse.
Elsewhere in sports, Caitlin Clark is done for the season, and Mike Tyson is apparently getting back in the ring.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, an update on the upcoming season of "The Golden Bachelor".
A great story about a lottery pool at a school in Ohio. James Patterson is running a contest for aspiring authors. And a woman took a trip to Italy and had an interesting stay at an Airbnb.
Have you heard about Japan's "rent-a-person" industry? It's a real thing and they've added some new characters to the line-up.
Also, the Packers finally released the list of their new food items!
We talked racing with Doc thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a gun mailbox in #Florida, a kid who tried to poison his uncle's Miso soup, a woman who ate dog food at a family gathering, a woman who broke a Lego-run record, a skateboarding Honda salesman, a kid who went missing from a daycare after getting picked up by the wrong person, and a #FloridaWoman who assaulted her own brother by grabbing & squeezing his dick & balls!
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Another beautiful day in the Coulee Region.
Sadly, I looked ahead to next weekend and it looks like those 80° days might be returning.
We kicked things off with the Thursday Song and we also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
And it was another round of "Hypothetical Thursday"!
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Jean's question for Brian was: "
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In the news this morning, there was no winner for the Powerball jackpot last night, an update on the Jonah Larson case, the West Salem couple accused of severe child abuse plead not guilty, Vladimir Putin is apparently trying to live forever by transplanting organs, a warning about taking the annuity payment if you do win the lottery, and the "Ketamine Queen" pleads guilty in the Matthew Perry overdose case.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Phillies yesterday without Christian Yelich in the lineup, the NFL regular season begins tonight with the Cowboys & Eagles on NBC, some changes are being made to the NFL Redzone, and there's also going to be a format change in next year's NBA All-Star game.
Elsewhere in sports, an update on Caitlin Clark, a very popular "illegal" sports streaming service gets shut down, some possible trouble for Kawhi Leonard & the LA Clippers, and the Idaho football team shows off their new alternate uniforms & helmets.
A woman in England is selling her house & it's going viral because she has a ball pit for adults INSIDE the home. And a crime-fighting nun in Pittsburgh thwarted some would-be thieves recently.
Have you heard of the very trendy "Great Lock-In" on TikTok? It's apparently very popular.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we looked at the new "Dancing with the Stars" cast. Plus, Brian recaps the new Netflix documentary, "Unknown Number: The High School Catfish".
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who attacked a couple in the parking lot a grocery store with some bug spray, a WI cop who got chased by a wild turkey, a Denver man who was wearing nothing but a speedo & was covered in mud while running from the cops, a grandfather who took the wrong kid home from daycare, another #FloridaMan in a puppy costume who strangled a kid, and a 5-year-old boy who escaped his house in the morning to walk to Chick-Fil-A and enjoy a breakfast sandwich.
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Holy crap, it's Hump Day already!
Gotta love these short weeks. And it's only going to be 64° for a high!!!
I'm here for the cooler weather.
In the news this morning, an update on a homicide investigation in Eau Claire, a Jackson County woman was recently arrested for her third OWI, all the info on tonight's Powerball drawing, an arrest has been made in Texas for the murder of an 11-year-old child who was playing "Ding Dong Ditch", and President Donald Trump provides some clarity on a viral video of the White House.
The Brew Crew were off last night and resume their series with the Phillies this evening, the new NCAAF rankings came out yesterday, the WI Badgers QB is going to be out this week against Middle Tennessee, and Week 1 of the NFL season kicks off tomorrow night!
Speaking of Week 1 in the NFL, we made our first Pigskin Picks of the season!
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed a list of the best 80's cartoons!!!!!
And we discussed a morning routine that can apparently help you live to be 100 years old.
Elsewhere in sports, an Astros pitcher is denying that he intentionally tried to hit his catcher with a pitch, Micah Parsons might need a shot in his back to play this weekend for the Packers, and the "Tush Push" has a title sponsor!
Cool story about a cop who bought a bus ticket with his own money to help get a disabled man back home, and a record-setting kickball game that raised a bunch of money for charity.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy suing a grocery store, a woman who got scammed out of a bunch of money by a fake astronaut, a dude who ran a woman over with his vehicle after she refused to let him smell her feet, and a cheerleader who tried to conceal her dead baby in her closet.
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The long, holiday weekend has come to an end…the calendar has flipped to a new month…and we've got so much to do before this Sunday's bike giveaway at Features in Holmen!
Speaking of the new month, it's officially September…so we listed off a few things to look forward to in the upcoming month.
We also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about the struggling Brewers, and the MASSIVE move by the Packers last week to acquire Micah Parsons from the Cowboys.
In the news this morning, the Powerball jackpot is going to be $1.3 billion this Wednesday, a victim of a road rage attack in VT might need to have both his eyes surgically removed, former UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is going to be on TV tonight in a TMZ story about OnlyFans, an 11-year-old child was shot & killed while playing a game of "ding dong ditch", and actor Graham Greene passed away this weekend.
In sports, the Brew Crew continue to struggle, Bill Belichick makes his debut as the head coach of UNC, a look at the Week 1 schedule in the NFL, and Chase Briscoe gets a win in the first NASCAR Cup Series playoff race.
Elsewhere in sports, a viral clip of a Polish CEO stealing from a child, and a very "grabby" Oakland A's fan reminds us of another moment in baseball history.
We talked about what else is on TV tonight and we also discussed the guy at the Korn show at MetLife stadium who was REALLY excited to be there.
Everyone was sharing the video of the kid walking around on a monorail at an amusement park this weekend(thankfully, he was rescued without harm), but did you see this 100-year-old celebrate his birthday with a skydive??? There was also three brothers who rowed across the Pacific Ocean and helped raise over $1 million for clean water projects in Madagascar!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who's luggage was stolen from the airport…but he used his Apple airtags to track down the thieves, an officer who responded to a call while visibly intoxicated, a guy who got busted for filming upskirt videos at a college library, a Maserati owner who got busted with a bunch of laughing gas containers in his car, a new crime spree where people steal your gutters in broad daylight for scrap, and a couple of guys took turns shooting each other in the head while wearing a Kevlar helmet.
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Cheers to a long weekend and some good weather in the forecast.
Might see some rain on Saturday, but otherwise…it looks like it's going to be a great few days to get out & enjoy the last weekend of summer.
Speaking of Labor Day, we had a bunch of stats & info about the upcoming holiday, including the results of a poll on our favorite condiments for all of our grilled deliciousness!
We also got a new racing report from Doc, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and we also took a look at what new music is out today. And have you seen any of these dark theories about SpongeBob? They all seem a bit far-fetched.
In the news, a recap of Vice President JD Vance's visit to La Crosse, an Outagamie County judge will resign from the bench to avoid criminal charges, Hannah Dugan lost her bid to have the charges against her dropped, and the Powerball jackpot is getting close to a BILLION dollars!
In sports this morning, the Brewers dropped another one to the D-Backs yesterday but remain 6.5 games up on the Cubs in the NL Central, the Wisconsin Badgers football team began it's season with a 17-0 shutout but their starting QB got injured, and Micah Parsons is coming to Green Bay!
Elsewhere in sports, Kyle Schwarber had a monster day yesterday, there's going to be a massive amount of money bet on NFL games this season, and Doris Burke is getting demoted at ESPN.
Cute story about an older couple who recently renewed their vows for their 72nd anniversary, and a postcard that a guy sent to his parents in 1953 got lost…was recently found…and returned to the original sender.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in his Batman PJs stopping a would-be thief, an "influencer" who won't leave a cannibal tribe alone, a woman who was driving around with a giant metal staircase on top of her car, a bikini-clad barista who was almost abducted through the drive-thru window, and a former bowling alley owner that tried to kill the prosecutors & judges involved in his case.
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Let's help you over that hump!
I'm off to Madison later today to see Ice Nine Kills & Dayseeker at the Sylvee. Looking forward to a quick night out on the town.
In the news this morning, Vice President JD Vance is coming to La Crosse tomorrow, Ryan Borgwardt was sentenced for faking his own death & fleeing the country, a recall on Hostess Ding Dongs, Cracker Barrel caves to the pressure and goes back to the original logo, and of course…the news of the day…the week…the year…it's the engagement of Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce.
In sports, the Brewers walked-off the Diamonbacks last night, MLB released it's 2026 schedule, a look at this week's NCAA football line-up, and Willson Contreras gets suspended.
Elsewhere in sports, Becky Lynch said some disparaging things about Ozzy's hometown and now Kelly Osbourne is PISSED! The NCAA & Venmo have teamed up to try and end athlete abuse from gamblers, Caitlin Clark gets her very own NIKE logo, and a guy in Tennessee named "Babe Ruth" is in trouble for trying to submit phony claims in class action lawsuits.
A recent survey found that 33% of people have NEVER stolen toiletries from a hotel. And another 33% of people would support sending the National Guard to their hometown to clean things up.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and discussed a list of the best fart scenes in the movies.
A woman in Australia posted a video of her mailman taking her laundry off the line when it began to rain while he was delivering her mail, and a dude dug through 20 tons of trash & sludge to find his wife's lost wedding ring.
We discussed the hot, new exercise "trend", and an interesting story about Esports professionals talking to kids about trying to become a professional gamer.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Google A.I. giving out incorrect restaurant specials, the Orgy Dome at Burning Man got damaged and won't be available for the music festival, an EXTREMELY drunk Iowa woman is in trouble for trying to get random people to blow into her interlock device at a gas station, a guy who set a restaurant on fire after they ran out of mayo, and a woman in Russian who had to go to the hospital after a giant cucumber got stuck in her ass.
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Another beautiful day in Wisconsin with plenty of sun and a high in the mid-70's!
Was actually a bit chilly on the ride to work this morning. Had to turn on my grip warmers!
Jean returned from her 4-day weekend of moving her daughter into the doors at UW-Madison and told us all about her emotional rollercoaster.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sport Show also joined the program today just after 8am to talk about the Brewers, the Packers, and more!
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
In the news this morning, Anquin St. Junious finally gets sentenced to prison, the body of a man who jumped from a tour boat in the Wisconsin River has been recovered, Cracker Barrel finally responds to the backlash of their recent rebrand/update, today marks the return of the Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Starbucks, and President Trump is looking at renaming the Department of the Defense.
In sports, the Brew Crew managed to take care of the Diamondbacks last night, Cal Raleigh hit his 50th homerun for the Mariners, a look at this week's NCAA schedule, and a rundown of some of the roster moves being made in the NFL as we get ready for "cutdown day".
Elsewhere in sports, an MJ/Kobe card just set a record at an auction, MLB is returning to the Field of Dreams in Iowa next summer, and the latest on the Raja Jackson debacle.
We had a couple of interesting birthday stories this morning, including an 85 year-old woman who went skydiving to celebrate hers, and a very unique-looking turtle celebrated his 41st B-day.
After the incredible final show from Black Sabbath just a few weeks ago…we looked at a list of other major classic rock bands who could reunite with their most famous line-ups for another show or maybe a small tour.
In case you were unaware, today is "National Dog Day"…so make sure you spoil your pooches. And it's also "National TP Day"!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an A.I. order-taker at a White Castle that tried to charge a guy $15,000 for some sliders, a woman in Nashville who pulled her gun on a guy after his dog pooped on her lawn, a guy who kept making dirtbike sounds at a township meeting, a #FloridaWoman who violated her probation by attacking her ex's truck with a crowbar….but it wasn't even his, a #FloridaMan who headbutted his girlfriend after she got upset when he started watching some porn while they were being intimate, and a fake dentist who used nail glue to attach veneers to a patient.
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These bus trips are fun, but man…is the next morning rough!
Had a blast on the bus trip to Miller Park yesterday to see the Bob Uecker Celebration of Life. I think the Brew Crew did a great job paying homage to a legend. Except for the outcome of the game, obviously.
Jean was off again today to finish up her weekend of moving her daughter into the dorms in Madison, but she should be back tomorrow to tell us all about her emotional weekend.
In the news this morning, a Chippewa Valley contractor has been charged with stealing from multiple clients, a missing Hinckley woman has been found dead in Wisconsin, a confirmed case of screwworm(a flesh-eating parasite) in the U.S.A., and Kilmar Abrego Garcia is set to turn himself over to authorities later this morning.
In sports, we recapped the Brewer game and the Uecker ceremony, took a look at this past weekend's NFL action & NCAA football scores, Cal Raleigh keeps hitting home runs, and the weekend in NASCAR.
Elsewhere in sports, we had another green dildo on the field of play, and the LLWS wrapped up yesterday with another championship for Chinese Taipei.
Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and Coldplay are at it again with their kiss-cam shenanigans.
A world record has been set in the realm of tacos, and a man's cross necklace saved his life!
Coffee is a mood-booster, according to a new study. And a new dating term, "Shrekking" is making it's way into the vernacular.
Did you see how cheap the Bengals are? Cincy legend Boomer Esaison isn't having any of it!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk #FloridaWoman who TP'd her neighbor's car while wearing a hot dog costume, a Smokey the Bear sign in Pennsylvania keeps getting stolen, the "serial butt-sniffer" has been arrested AGAIN, an IHOP waitress is in big trouble for sexually assaulting a female customer, a flight attendant was found naked & on the floor of the plane's bathroom, and a couple of guys who tried to steal a BBQ smoker from the Bengals' stadium.
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Fall-like weather in the area this weekend. High temps in the 60's on Sunday!
No Jean this morning as she moves her youngest daughter into the dorms in Madison this weekend. But Doc joined the program just after 8am with another Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
We also let you know what's on the TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, those of you with AppleTV are going to start paying more for the streaming service, while Netflix is looking to suggest movies & shows to it's users based on their astrological signs.
In the news this morning, we talked about the death Brent Hinds, the former singer/guitarist for Mastodon, and we also dreamed big with the ever-growing Powerball jackpot! Erik Menendez was denied parole yesterday, and Cracker Barrel got hit hard after a recent rebrand. Plus, an update on the condition of the pools in La Crosse.
In sports, the Brewers managed to get a win over the Cubs yesterday, a look at last night's NFL action along with a look ahead at this weekend's games, a fight at the joint practice between the Packers & Seahawks, and the SEC will have a 9-game format.
Elsewhere in sports, the father of Jaylen Brown was arrested in Las Vegas yesterday for allegedly stabbing a guy, Connor Zilisch is getting back in his Xfinity car just a few weeks after breaking his collarbone, and another arrest has been made in the whole WNBA/Dildo thing.
Cool video of a skateboarder who used his board to help save a skunk that was stuck in a pool, and a wonderful story about a woman who lost her voice to ALS but recently got it back with the help of A.I.
Nerd news update - A new moon for Uranus. The comet/alien space ship heading towards Earth is allegedly emitting it's own light. Could a full spine replacement be in the very near future? And a new TikTok "trend" for curing hangovers.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DoorDash customer who caused thousands of dollars worth of damage to a delivery driver's vehicle, a dude who was busted for driving 120mph in his car with only TWO WHEELS, another speeder who got arrested for speeding to pay a previous speeding ticket, a "beef bandit" who keeps shoving meat from Walmart down his pants, and labia fillers are becoming more popular because of "Ozempic Vagina".
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Nothing like the Thursday Song to get your morning started!
As we do almost every week on Thursday, we asked each other hypothetical questions today. Brian's question for Jean was: "If you commit one crime & get away with it…which crime would you commit?"
And Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you rather live your life planned out completely, or live spontaneously?"
Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715 and her hypothetical question for us was: "
In the news this morning, an update on Hurricane Erin, a member of the FBI's Most Wanted list has been captured, a sentencing hearing has been scheduled for the Wisconsin man accused of faking his own death & fleeing the country, the yard waste site in La Crosse will be closed on Labor Day, and the Wisconsin Secretary of State officially launches her bid for the Lt. Governor position.
In sports, the Brew Crew continue to struggle with the Cubs and lost again yesterday. The final week of the NFL preseason kicks off tonight, Paige Bueckers set a rookie scoring record last night, and we took a look at some of the highlights of the 2026 NASCAR schedule which was released yesterday.
Elsewhere in sports, Jake Paul is going to be boxing on Netflix again this November, and Andy Reid had bullet-proof glass installed in his office after someone shot at the Chief's stadium a few years ago.
Have you heard of the Focus Friend app? It's one of the top free apps right now and it's supposed to help you avoid time-wasting apps like TikTok.
Had a story about a four year-old kid who called 911 last week to profess his love of soccer & swimming, and when the cops did a welfare check to make sure everything was okay at his house, they brought some gifts, including a soccer net for his backyard!
And check out this postal worker who saved a man's life while she was delivering mail.
Had a new "Karen of the Day" this morning…she was mad about some people who were trying to conduct a photoshoot in the lobby of her apartment building.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people eating cat food, a guy who used fake prop money to purchase a new car, a school that had to close for a day after vandals stole catalytic converters from all the buses, a guy in Canada who got arrested for beating up a man who broke into his house, the new sex trend called "hamster-ing", and a guy who got bit by a shark after posing for a picture with it.
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Happy Hump Day, yo! Got some REALLY nice weather in front of us with high temps in the upper-60's this weekend.
I'm so ready for summer to be over. I hate the heat.
We started things off this morning with an update on the Powerball jackpot, and a warning from the Wisconsin Department of Health Service about a possible measles exposure at a couple of travel plazas. Also in the news this morning, a second person has been arrested & charged in a child torture case in Winona, and the FDA is investigating some radioactive shrimp at Walmart!
In sports, the Brewers lost both games to the Cubs yesterday, a look at the NFL's final week of preseason football, John Wall calls it a career, and Sophie Cunningham is done for the season.
Elsewhere in sports, boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. gets deported & arrested, a well-known gymnastics coach has been charged with possession of child pornography, and Shaq might be in a celebrity boxing match with Will Smith's former bodyguard.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also talked about the upcoming "Home Improvement" reunion on Tim Allen's new series.
Crazy story about a woman in Texas who is a quadruple who just gave birth to quintuplets! And check out this story about a school district in Pennsylvania that's using 3D-printed violins to save money and inspire kids.
Are you feeling like you get dumber & dumber by the day? Here's four reasons why that might be happening.
A recent survey found that 21% of men get anxious about getting their hair cut.
And a look at some of the lowest-paying jobs in America.
Have you seen the Colts new pretzel? It's got a very distinct appearance.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a judge that accidentally read a guilty verdict when it was actually NOT guilty, a psycho who keeps ordering & returning 100lb anvils on Amazon, a #FloridaWoman who has the same mugshot every time she gets popped for DUI, and a guy who likely murdered his wife & got caught on a doorbell camera dragging her body out of his apartment.
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After getting drenched yesterday, it looks like we'll stay dry today, and for most of the rest of the week!
In the news this morning, the wanted MN man was captured in Rochester, a Jackson County Sheriff's Sergeant has been charged with reckless injury, upgrades are coming to Carson Park in Eau Claire, Brad Pfaff introduces legislation to create a tax-free holiday for "Back To School" shopping, an update on Hurricane Erin, and Ozempic is lowering it's prices if you pay in cash.
In sports, the Brewers blanked the Cubs in the first game of their doubleheader yesterday before being rained out in the 2nd game, the Bengals took care of the Commanders on MNF last night, a look at the final week of the NFL preseason, the Browns name a starting QB for the regular season, and the NASCAR Xfinity series is getting a new title sponsor in 2026.
Elsewhere in sports, an Omaha basketball player drowns, Victor Robles threw his bat at a pitcher during a rehab start in the minors, and the Spike Lee/Colin Kaepernick docuseries will no longer air on ESPN.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and also let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday.
Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show returned from his fishing trip to Montana and joined us just after 8am this morning.
Today is "National Potato Day", so we looked at some of our favorite homemade potato dishes. Also, a recent survey asked people what motivates them…and it's pretty obvious that cash is King.
Funny story about a peacock named "Kevin" on the loose. A dog that's been missing for six years was recently reunited with it's family. And a woman in Ohio launched the "Dad Letters Project" where people can request uplifting & encouraging letter from her dad.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some raccoons that broke into a house in #Florida and had a party, a guy who stole a construction crane and creates some serious chaos, a DUI stop turned into a two-for-one, a #FloridaMom who packed a gun in her kid's backpack for school, and a couple that lived with the dead body of a romantic partner for almost two years to steal his Social Security money.
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Holy rain and lightning, Batman!
Really came down earlier this morning with some significant lightning as well. Gonna be really nice the rest of the week with high temps hovering around 80° for the next few days.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Holmen robbery suspect, the search for a wanted MN man in Vernon County continues, a rare sub-tropical wood stork was spotted in Wisconsin over the weekend, the most recent updates on Hurricane Erin, and Terence Stamp died over the weekend at age 87.
In sports, the Brewers 14-game winning streak was finally snapped yesterday by the Reds, Craig Counsell got caught in a lie about George Webb burgers, the Packers beat the Colts on Saturday, and the Bucks signed Amir Coffey.
Elsewhere in sports, results from this weekend's NASCAR race, the punishment handed down to Michigan for the sign-stealing scandal, and a former Badgers basketball coach is being sued by several of her former players.
Cool story about a bunch of grandkids who surprised their grandmother with a trip to Hawaii, and a guy who found a lost wallet in a car that he was working on.
We let you know what's on the boob-tube today/tonight, and we also talked about a possible lawsuit over window seats on airplanes.
Plus, the states that scroll the most on their phones, a subscription service from Volkswagen, and the possibility of Taylor Swift performing during the Super Bowl halftime show.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher who got a DUI on the second day of school, a hiker who got trapped behind a waterfall for two days, a man in Connecticut who got stuck in a slide on a playground, a #FloridaMan dressed as a jester who threatened another guy with a dagger because he was too loud while mowing his lawn, a guy who was on the "I Am A Stalker" show on Netflix got busted for stalking, and a MN woman who thought her neighbor was "murdering & raping" people...so she shot her.
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Boo-Yah! The weekend is here!
Getting out of town tomorrow and heading to the cities for tomorrow's Vikings/Patriots game and hopefully getting back in time on Sunday to hit the opening weekend at Ecker's.
In the news this morning, a woman in Winona is charged with torturing a child, the Chippewa County Highway Department is offering free sandbags for this weekend's impending heavy rainfall, a new person is running for Governor of Wisconsin, a bus driver in Milwaukee got attacked by two people, and a man is charged with a felony in federal court for throwing a sandwich at a border patrol agent.
The Brewers play tonight and try to make it 13 in a row, and George Webb announced announced the details of their free burger giveaway. Jordan Love had a successful procedure on his hand and should be good to go by the start of the regular season.
Elsewhere in sports, WWE referee Charles Robinson got rushed to the hospital after he got bitten by a bat, Rashee Rice's hearing won't happen until late September, and we should find out later what the NCAA is going to do to Michigan for stealing signs.
We got another racing report from Doc, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen. And we also let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters.
Also hit the rewind button this morning and took a look at the list of school supplies Jean was buying her kids back in 2012.
Cool story about a guy who saved a koala and gave an all-time interview afterwards
Had a few interesting science-related nuggets this morning…including toothpaste made out of hair, the latest on the "comet" that's speeding towards earth, and a Congresswoman who told Joe Rogan about interdimensional beings.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy with a knife stuck in his chest, an update on the accidental ejection from an F-15 jet, a DoorDash driver on meth, a Scottish woman who grabbed & twisted her husband's junk when he turned her down, a couple in NY who got arrested for driving around with their kid in a stroller in the back of their pickup truck, and a guy who installed a train horn in his house.
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Another really nice day in the Coulee Region with a high of 84° expected. Gonna be warmer on Friday & Saturday with highs nearing 90°.
As we usually do on Thursdays, we kicked things off with the "Thursday Song" and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715!
We also asked each other hypothetical questions on "Hypothetical Thursday"…with Jean's question for Brian being: "If you were a teacher, what subject would you teach?"
And Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could choose one magic item to use for the rest of your life, which would you take?"
In the news this morning, the La Crosse City council will vote on a possible $144,000 settlement for a man that was run over by a police squad car in September of 2024, a trial date has been set for Josie Dikeman, Governor Evers asks for FEMA support in the wake of the recent flooding in the Milwaukee area, and the latest on "Frankenstein" rabbits that are being spotted in Colorado.
In sports, the Brewers remain red hot by beating the Pirates again yesterday & triggering the "Free Burgers" promotion at George Webb restaurants in Milwaukee. We looked at the NFL's week 2 preseason schedule, and we talked about a couple of NBA teams that are getting sold, including the Boston Celtics & the Portland Trailblazers.
And speaking of teams getting sold, it looks like the Minnesota Twins are no longer up for sale! Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR has decided NOT to limit celebrations in victory lane after the Connor Zilisch injury last weekend, and speaking of injuries….apparently Matthew Stafford is battling against his bad back with an "Ammortal Chamber".
We had a new "Karen of the Day" who was very upset about people using a public beach, and we also ran some audio from our recent interview with Shaun McCoy of "Blood Ocean" and formerly "Bobaflex". His new band has some new music coming out this week and you can hear our interview and the new tune right here.
Cool story about a cancer survivor who paid it forward by purchasing parking passes for other people who are battling the deadly disease. A woman who works as a custodian at Texas A&M while raising her four children just got four different college degrees, and a kid who really wanted to play baseball got a very special kidney transplant.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we checked out the trailer for the upcoming documentary on Charlie Sheen!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some kids who stole a train by watching YouTube videos on how to operate it, a woman who got drunk and upset at her phone and decided to try and shoot it with her gun, a man who was left in his reclining chair for months by his daughter and ended up with necrosis & maggots in his flesh, a passenger in an F-15 who accidentally hit the "eject" button while the plane was on the ground, and a guy in England who broke his arm because of his massive penis.
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We've known Shaun McCoy for a number of years...mostly from his time spend touring with Bobaflex.
They played many shows here in town and in the area, and several years ago, he stepped away from the band to be a full-time dad.
There's been a few Bobaflex shows every year since to try and satisfy the masses, and now that his kid is older, he's dipping back into the world of music with a new venture named Blood Ocean.
We got on the phone with Shaun yesterday to talk about the band, their new single "I Like To Boom Boom", a possible tour, and we also discussed some of his dork tendencies.
Check it out!
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It's Hump Day!!! So let's get this day over with & start getting ready for the weekend.
Going to the Vikes/Pats game on Saturday!
In the news this morning, a Wisconsin woman is found guilty of a murder plot in the UK, a couple in West Salem that are charged with child abuse had earlier reports on file, a shooting at a Target in Texas, an elected official who doesn't know what the phrase "gang bang" means, and a possibility of historic flooding in Alaska.
In sports, the Brewers remained red hot with a 14-0 win over the Pirates last night, Jordan Love had a procedure done on his thumb, the Vikings will be without Rondale Moore for the entire season, and Aaron Rodgers does NOT like his new helmet.
Elsewhere in sports, the UFC fights at the White House are officially happening, Shohei Ohtani is getting sued, and the NBA schedule is starting to leak out ahead of it's official release.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we found out about the world's oldest chicken. Who knew they could live that long??
Also, a very cool story about a rugby team that helped a guy in a wheelchair climb a mountain, and a father/daughter cheer team is going viral for their incredible videos!
We discussed a cheap & easy way to improve your relationship, and we looked at WalletHub's list of the best states to live in.
In food news, Taco Bell has a new Baja Blast flavor, KFC is bringing back it's potato wedges, Arizona Iced Tea might have to increase it's price, and did you know that Olive Garden sells soup by the gallon!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was driving around buck-naked, a woman who flipped off a pilot after he made an emergency landing when she had a medical issue, a mail carrier that got busted for stealing people's credit cards, a dude who lost his own arm after trying to stop some car thieves with a homemade grenade, a guy who got poisoned by ChatGPT advice, and a #FloridaWoman who accidentally fired her gun during a brawl at a Waffle House.
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Here we go with another Tuesday. Some rain possible this morning…hopefully if it does rain, it'll dry out by the time I have to mow the lawn this afternoon.
We started the show this morning with the latest news on the flooding in the Milwaukee area this past weekend, including Governor Evers declaring a state of emergency. Also in the news this morning, President Donald Trump is deploying the National Guard in the city of Washington to take over for the city's police department, a nationwide recall on a hand soap, Oktoberfest tickets are on-sale now, and a wild video of a passenger boat in Hawaii crashing into shore.
In sports, the Brewers just won't stop winning, week 2 of the NFL preseason begins on Friday, the schedule & bracket for the Little League World Series is out, the College football AP Top 25 has Texas at the top, and the UFC is moving to Paramount!
Elsewhere in sports, Skip Bayless reviews "Happy Gilmore 2", and the Vikings have a new male cheerleader this year and people on the internet are not happy.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, a late-night announcement from T-Swift!
No Grant Bilse this week as he's on a fishing trip. But no worries, he'll be back next week to tell us all about it.
A very cool story about a couple of lifeguards at a public pool in Ohio who left their posts to save a possible drowning victim at a nearby creek, and another incredible story about a groom who learned sign language before exchanging his vows.
After attending several different music festivals over the last few weeks & months, Brian & Jean looked at an interesting list of some of the strangest things found left behind after a music fest.
And the latest NFL sensation isn't a player, but rather his mom!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wedding DJ that was walking around in a very interesting outfit, a man who "accidentally" shot his wife & then stopped for a beer on his way to bring her to the emergency room, a guy who survived two days with a crossbow bolt stuck in his brain, a scary study about A.I. and what it really thinks about us, and a #FloridaWoman who stopped to help an injured opossum & got killed by another driver.
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Welcome back to work, yo.
Another weekend gone by. Another five days of torture in front of us.
We kicked off the week with an update on the flooding in Milwaukee, including info on vouchers for the State Fair. Also in the news this morning, the Holmen robbery suspect from last week has been captured, and police in Sun Prairie are investigating a body that was found in a manure pit. Plus, an update on the CDC shooting suspect, and a tiny space rock crashed into a home in Atlanta the other day.
In sports, the Brewers remain red-hot with a big comeback win over the Mets yesterday, a recap of the first week of the NFL preseason, a MASSIVE field goal from Cam Little of the Jaguars, and a significant injury to Rondale Moore of the Vikings.
Elsewhere in sports, results of this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race and an Xfinity driver who had a bit of trouble getting out of his car after a victory. Wisconsin center Jake Renfro suffered a setback in training camp, and two Japanese boxers died from brain injuries just days after fighting.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we had a funny story about a tiny Pomeranian that scared off a bear that had wandered into a home. Plus, a record-breaking sunflower!
Had an interesting list of little-known facts, including a recall on BMWs in Germany, how much cardboard is produced in America every year, and a town in Michigan with a very interesting name.
Are electric vehicles making you more carsick than traditional gas-powered vehicles? They might be!
Plus, an online debate about the worst song ever.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some thieves who stole over $7,000 worth of Labubu dolls, a woman who got her arm stuck in a game at a Chuck-E-Cheese & had to be rescued by the fire department, a shooting suspect who got caught jerking off in a parking lot of a grocery store, a guy in Texas who creeped on some girls while wearing a diaper, a dude in Arizona who's going to jail for attempting to kill his former boss, and a claim that people who have masculine names get more food when ordering through an app.
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Happy Friday, yo! Gonna be a hot one today.
Some showers & thunderstorms likely this weekend. Which will be great for my lawn!
Big thanks to Doc for coming in to the studio this morning and hanging out. Got an in-person Racing Report thanks to County Materials!
Also let you know what's on TV this weekend, what's new in theaters, and what new music is in stores today. And in case you missed it, some of the original cast of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" is going out on tour for it's 50th Anniversary.
In the news this morning, the computer lab at the La Crosse Public Library is going to be closed for a few days next week, the flags in Wisconsin will be at half-staff this weekend, an update on the West Salem couple accused of child abuse, a police chase by Goose Island yesterday, and the Wisconsin Humane Society is in desperate need of foster parents.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series at home against the Mets tonight, week one of the NFL preseason began last night and Colts QB Anthony Richardson suffered a dislocated finger, and someone has claimed responsibility for the dildos that keep getting thrown onto the courts at WNBA games.
Elsewhere in sports, Kyle Larson is not a fan of "Talladega Nights", and a minor-league baseball team is holding a "Take Meow Out To The Ballgame" night where you can bring your cat to the ballpark.
We discussed some common unhealthy foods and took a look at this week in science…including self-cleaning glass, tarantulas with giant dicks, and the latest on the comet/alien ship speeding through our solar system.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mayo-themed wedding, a strip club janitor that will BEAT YOUR ASS, an ex-con who won the lottery and got tased, a woman who can't stop having orgasms, an MLK statue that is a bit off, and a high school principal who got busted for DUI & cocaine possession.
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No Jean, no problem!
Brian's flying solo the next few days, so let's crank up some tunes and have some fun.
He wasn't totally alone this morning as Office Cora joined him just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
He also let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and he talked about some interesting ways to add more movement to your day if you've been feeling sluggish.
In the news this morning, a WI inmate has been sentenced to more time in prison for his role in the death of a prison guard, a missing WI man has been found alive in Norway, the latest on the shooting at Fort Stewart, and an update on the Howard Stern show on SiriusXM.
In sports, the Brew Crew remain hot by beating the Braves again, the NFL preseason officially kicks off tonight with three games, the league has clarified it's new rules regarding smelling salts, and Shohei gets his 1,000th career hit!
Elsewhere in sports, Tua is thankful to President Trump for his role on the Sports/Fitness/Nutrition council, another arrest has been made in the WNBA sex toy situation, WWE PPVs are heading to ESPN, and MLB is getting it's first female umpire.
Heinz has teamed up with Smoothie King to release a ketchup smoothie. Gross.
A woman lost a couple of rings at a beach that were both found and returned to her by two different people!
Cool story about a 12 year-old Panthers fan who had his dream come true thanks to the team and the Make-A-Wish program.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was dancing on a roof & eventually fell into the chimney and had to be rescued, bears in Colorado are hanging out in the sewers, a parrot snitched on some drug dealers, a guy had sex with a fridge inside a Trader Joe's, and a guy was giving genital exams at his house.
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Another Wednesday…coming up!
Should be decent today before some showers & thunderstorms move into the area tomorrow.
In the news this morning, a debate about the water bubblers in La Crosse, a couple in West Salem get arrested for serious child-abuse accusations, an official cause of death for Ozzy, a guest at an Airbnb in Madison allegedly found hidden cameras in the bathroom, the abandoned boat in Milwaukee("Deep Thought") has a new owner, and AI therapists have been banned in Illinois.
In sports, the Brewers have now won five straight after beating the Braves again last night, we took a look at this weekend's NFL preseason schedule, Jordan Addison of the Vikings gets suspended by the league, and ESPN is acquiring the NFL Network in a massive deal.
Elsewhere in sports, another sex toy ends up on the floor of a WNBA game, an update on the Nate Hobbs injury, and March Madness will not be expanding this coming season.
We let you know what's on TV today and talked about another rumor of a "Goonies" sequel.
A YouTuber just visited 50 states in 50 days and used his adventure to raise money for St. Jude's hospitals. And a restaurant in Hudson, WI was saved by it's teen workers when the owner's wife had a medical issue.
Is this the lamest excuse to miss work? Is this what the kids are doing nowadays? Does anyone still have work ethic?
We took a look at a list of some of the most unhygienic things that people still do.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a priest who got busted for soliciting prostitutes, a woman who accidentally got charged $8,500 for parking in a hospital's garage, an airport in Atlanta that leaked raw sewage all over the place, a woman who set a dude's house on fire over the $7 he allegedly owed her, and a teacher who encouraged a couple of siblings to fight at a daycare.
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It's Tuesday and I've got to mow my lawn.
The grass is in desperate need of a trim. So, I've got that on the schedule for this afternoon.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Canadian wildfires affecting our air quality, a recall on butter, some accidents in Sturgis, and a bear in Wisconsin that had a plastic jug on it's head gets a little bit of help.
In sports, the Brewers remain hot with a win over the Braves last night, the NFL preseason officially kicks off on Thursday night, and the first Coaches Poll of the season is out!
Elsewhere in sports, the first ever Gaudreau 5k raised a ton of money for charity, and check out this close-call between an NHL mascot & a big bear!
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, our buddy Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Wisconsin sports.
Cool story about a brother & sister who found one another after nearly 80 years apart!
And check out what some places are starting to do to fight back against travel influencers.
We talked about "lazy meals" and the latest health advice, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman at Disney who got arrested for meth possession, another woman who ALSO got popped for possessing meth AND had a glass pipe INSIDE her, a MASSIVE rat that was discovered by pest control workers, a Texas deputy who threatened to hand out more speeding tickets because she didn't get laid, a zoo in Denmark that wants your pets to feed their lions, a new law in Louisiana that penalizes slow drivers, and a man caught masturbating & doing meth on the floor of a public restroom.
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Another weekend in the books. Another work week has begun.
In the news today, the air quality in Wisconsin continues to suck, Loni Anderson passed away over the weekend, American Eagle has responded to the backlash over the Sydney Sweeney ad campaign, the latest on a deadly shooting at a bar in Montana this weekend, and there have been 9 confirmed cases of the measles in Wisconsin.
In sports, the Brewers sweep the Nats, William Byron wins in Iowa, the Miz is on the IL, and the NFL preseason kicks off this week.
Elsewhere in sports, a recap of WWE's SummerSlam, Luka gets a big fat contract extension from the Lakers, and the NFL inducted five more players into it's Hall of Fame over the weekend.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked about the new "Wednesday Addams" meal at Wendy's that coincides with the second season premiere on Netflix.
In creepy robot news, there's a company that's working on a robot that can pick up things like Legos and smaller toys so that you don't step on them in the middle of the night.
We all love watching videos of cats doing crazy & stupid things…now there's a legit "Cat Video Fest" you can attend. And a cop in Pennsylvania is getting some love online after he stopped by a local lemonade stand.
Funny story about a camper who was thought to be in distress because of his loud yelling, but he was just singing some Nickelback tunes.
ICYMI, another WNBA game got interrupted by a sex toy being thrown onto the court.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple who abandoned their son at an airport so they wouldn't miss their flight, a website that claims "big beach balls" is our new favorite fetish, a bunch of hot dogs ended up on a highway in PA after a semi crash, a calendar glitch from many years ago, a guy who got busted for stealing Smokey The Bear signs and selling them, and a stabbing over a sandwich that was made FOUR years ago.
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It's Friday and we've got a LOT to do this morning!
First off, it's Jean's Birthday! She's gotta be getting close to 60 at this point. Poor old gal!
We celebrated Jean all morning long and surprised her with some breakfast & a really beautiful bouquet.
Also this morning, Doc joined us to talk racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen.
In the news this morning, the latest on the air quality in the Midwest, a recent Delta flight hit some major turbulence and sent dozens of passengers to the hospital, an Arkansas teacher has been arrested for killing a couple that were hiking in a state park, and is hibernation for humans possible???
In sports, the NFL Hall of Fame game was last night, Conor McGregor was found liable in a civil rape & sexual assault suit, the Brewers play tonight in Washington…and speaking of Washington…wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade, and President Trump had a few things to say about a possible name change for the Washington NFL team. And he also had some trouble pronouncing Tua Tagovailoa's name.
Elsewhere in sports, the Cubs are set to honor Ryne Sandberg this weekend, Hulk Hogan's official cause of death was released, and the Ravens have turned to Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for some help learning how to swim!
Very cool story about a community that came together to save the wedding of a couple who's reception was destroyed by vandals.
We ran down a list of things to look forward to in the month of August, including the upcoming movies, TV shows, sporting events, and "holidays"
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and what's on the TV. Plus, a new television series based on the "Hostel" movie series is apparently on the way!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in California who stole from a little league in Pasadena, a woman who ended up with a bat in her mouth, the summer phenomenon known as "long balls", a guy who woke up during an organ harvesting surgery, and a ride at an amusement park in Saudi Arabi that suffered a massive malfunction.
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Good morning & welcome to Thursday!
We kicked things off with the Thursday Song, and later in the morning, we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715!
Always fun to talk to her.
In the news this morning, the air quality in Wisconsin continues to be an issue with the Canadian wildfires burning out of control, Judge Ramona Gonzalez is officially leaving the courtroom, a recall on some High Noon beverages after a labeling error, some protestors left a fake coffin at a Congressman's door, and a Wisconsin man pleads guilty to smuggling lab equipment to Russian companies.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Cubs yesterday in the final game of that series, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tonight on NBC, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas got arrested for allegedly running an illegal casino at one of his homes, and Vince McMahon got into an accident while driving his Bentley.
Elsewhere in sports, the NBA announced it's overseas schedule for next season, TNT is going ALL-IN on the Savannah Bananas, and the World Athletics Council announced that athletes wishing to compete in female categories at the World Championships are required to undergo a "once-in-a-lifetime test" for eligibility.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you had to give up your sense of smell or your sense of taste…which would you choose?"
Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was: "What's one thing you'd change about me(Brian)"
Cool story about a woman in Montreal who's picking up trash around the city and raising money for the local animal shelter.
Michael Phelps may be done competing at the Olympics, but that doesn't mean he's staying out of the pool. Especially when the Baltimore Ravens need some help teaching some of their players how to swim!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about radioactive wasps, a guy with a LOT of weed in his car, another side-effect of taking Ozempic, a teenager who got "Home Alone'd" by his family, and a woman who had her car repossessed decided to take matters into her own hands.
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Happy Hump Day! Glad I mowed the lawn yesterday as we've got rain in the forecast today.
On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV today/tonight. We talked about raccoon that was stuck in a dumpster but got rescued. And we talked about dolphin that was stuck in a fishing net but ALSO got rescued!
In the news this morning, a massive earthquake in Russia sent tsunami waves to the coasts of Japan and Hawaii, the latest on the drowning death of an 11 year-old girl in Merrill on Sunday, an update on the trial of Savannah Myers, and the winners of the "Drinkies and Sporkies" awards for the Wisconsin State Fair.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs again last night, the NFL Hall of Fame game is tomorrow night, the latest on the NYC gunman who was targeting the NFL offices earlier this week, and a man who was stalking Caitlin Clark is going to jail.
Elsewhere in sports, Ben Askren is back in the hospital after a lung transplant, former Raider Christian Wilkins allegedly kissed a teammate on the head which led to his release, and NASCAR truck series driver Stewart Friesen suffered some serious injuries in a recent accident.
Did this woman's Ring doorbell camera capture video of an alien? Or is it just a trash can in the wind?
Apparently, hemorrhoids are becoming an epidemic and we looked at some reasons why.
And the "trendiest" drink of the summer doesn't sound very trendy at all.
Not the first time this has happened and likely won't be the last…but a WNBA game was interrupted last night when someone in the stands threw a sex toy onto the court.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor from Colorado and his wife are in big trouble for running a cryptocurrency scam, ChatGPT's ability to easily click through the "I am not a robot" verification tests, a Canadian man saved his own life by punching a cougar in the face, an angry teacher is pissed that some parents don't want to buy extra school supplies, and a couple of Phillies fans got a bit horned-up at a recent game!
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Got some rain this morning. Looks like more on the way tomorrow. Cooling off quite a bit by tomorrow, too!
Started the morning off with the latest on the deadly shooting in NYC, an update on the bear attack in Comstock a few weeks ago, a foundation in our area wants to add more cameras downtown, an Eau Claire man is facing several charges of possessing child pornography, and Wisconsin's Secretary of State announces that she's not going to run for Governor.
In sports, the Brewers took sole possession of 1st place in the NL Central with a win over the Cubs last night, Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg passed away, Deion Sanders gave an update on his health issues, and Brycer Harper gets into heated exchange with MLB Commissioner, Rob Manfred.
Elsewhere in sports, all the details on this weekend's MLB Speedway Classic in Tennessee. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Jim Cramer's on-air F-Bomb from yesterday had Brian feeling nostalgic about the time Jean let one fly on-air.
A cool story about one young Diamondbacks fan who got to spend a very special day with his favorite team, and the world's most premature baby keeps defying the odds & celebrates his 1st birthday!
Do you have a special phrase you use when you've got to poop? A Redditor asked that very question and we looked at some of the better responses.
Also on the show today, a look at whether or not we should change the minimum age to drink…and the minimum age to drive. (not at the same time, obviously!)
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who assaulted another guy on the golf course for playing too slow, a retirement party in California that featured booze & strippers, a guy who rented a car in Canada that had traces of Fentanyl inside, a monster truck tire fell off & bounced out of the arena and smashed a car in the parking lot, and a woman in Massachusetts who got attacked by a vicious raccoon!
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Welcome back to reality!
Another steamy one today with high temps in the 90's expected. Thankfully, it's supposed to cool of tomorrow.
In the news this morning, we talked about the massive boat explosion in Prescott this weekend, the Lt. Governor launching her campaign to be the next Governor, a memorial fund set up in honor of Eliotte Heinz, and a bunch of people got sick from pizza that was tainted by THC.
In sports, the Brew Crew got a nice walk-off win against the Marlins yesterday, Bubba Wallace raced to a win at the Brickyard, and the Tour de France has been won for the fourth time by Tadej Pogacar.
Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Rodgers opened up about his new wife, and five former members of the Canadian World Junior Hockey team have been acquitted of sexual assault.
Jean recapped her vacation to Key West, and we told you what's on TV today/tonight.
Cool story about a woman who is skateboarding across America in memory of her stepfather, and another story about a pet turtle that escaped and ended making his way to an ice cream shop before he was found.
According to a new survey, Americans spend 50% of their day online.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman's suitcase that was lost…and then returned to her with someone else's stuff in it, a serial butt-sniffer that got arrested again in California, a #FloridaWoman who tried smuggling some turtles in her bra, and a bus in Alaska that had 50lbs of dynamite in it.
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What a crazy week. Malcolm-Jamal Warner. Ozzy. Hogan.
Just a wild ride.
Obviously, we talked about the death of Hulk Hogan this morning, including a recap of his wrestling career, his life outside the ring, his other appearances on TV & in movies, and some personal memories of the Hulkster.
Also in the news, a La Crosse man was sentenced to 64 months in Federal prison on a meth charge, a local teenager known for his crochet skills was in court on a sexual assault case, a cyclist in Vernon County is dead, Governor Tony Evers announced he wouldn't be seeking re-election, and "The Yard" in Altoona opens this weekend.
In sports, the Brew Crew are back home tonight to take on the Marlins, Bill Self ended up in the hospital, and President Trump signs an executive order to prevent college athletes from becoming professionals.
Elsewhere in sports, ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL media…including Red Zone! And the planned expansion of March Madness is unlikely to happen in the upcoming season.
We let you know what's on TV/Streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
A video of a woman from Wausau is going viral after her mailman delivered her beloved dog's ashes. And check out this woman who saved a teenager's life with the CPR skills she learned decades ago!
A recent survey found that almost a quarter of us are using A.I. to fact-check our doctors. What could possibly go wrong?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man who took a boat for a joyride & tried to use a disguise to escape the police, a #FloridaMan who robbed an arcade and had his mom as his getaway driver, another naked dude in Oklahoma who broke into a home & jumped into their pond to hide from the cops, a massive recall in Japan on toy guns that can fire actual bullets, a #FloridaMan who works as a Chuck E. Cheese mascot was arrested for credit card theft while wearing his costume, a cat burglar named "Leonardo Da Pinchy" who keeps stealing people's underwear, and robots in China that can replace their own batteries when they start to go dead.
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So close to the weekend, I can almost taste it! Going to be busy, but still looking forward to it.
After yesterday's tribute to the late, great Ozzy Osbourne, we attempted to get back to normal on the show.
Office Cora joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
Started the show with the Thursday Song, and in the news this morning, the body of Eliotte Heinz was found yesterday…as was the body of UW-Plattevill student, Emma Jacob. Also in the news today, the WI DNR has issued an air quality advisory for today, and update on the death of Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and the sentencing of Brian Kohberger.
In sports, the Brewers got back to beating the Mariners yesterday, the Packers annual revenue-sharing report reveals how prosperous the NFL really is, and the Bill Belichick effect on ticket sales for UNC.
Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR is officially coming to San Diego, and Red Cedar Speedway has action tonight.
Let you know what's on TV today/tonight…and even though Jean's still out on vacation, Office Cora & I asked each other a hypothetical question on "Hypothetical Thursday"…mine was: "
Hers was: "
Heroic story about a military Veteran who helped stop a lunatic on a plane who was ranting and raving and trying to get into the cockpit & open the door while the plane was in flight! Plus, a couple of heart-warming animal stories involving a long-lost cat…and a long-lost dog.
Have you ever heard of the "Solid Snake" method of dealing with an awkward conversation? Neither had I.
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" swimming in raw sewage, a deputy who got popped for DUI in his patrol vehicle, a #FloridaMan who tried to set a gym on fire & then tried to hide in a tanning bed while naked, a dude in Oregon who was wearing a shirt that said "Master Baiter" and got arrested for illegally catching fish, a potential homebuyer who discovered the skeleton remains of a man who had previously been living in the home he was looking to buy, and a married couple from CT who tried to join the Mile High Club while sitting in their seats on the plane.
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Our tribute to the Godfather of Heavy Metal, Ozzy Osbourne.
RIP, Ozzy.
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Get ready, because that heat is coming! Looking at 94° tomorrow with some showers in the morning and more rain likely on Thursday.
We talked about the upcoming "heat dome" in the news this morning…along with the haze from the Canadian wildfires. Also in the news, the search for Eliotte Heinz continues, Malcolm-Jamal Warner died over the weekend in a drowning accident, a Wisconsin murder suspect who was arrested in Nebraska just faced an extradition hearing, and a federal judge sentenced a former Louisville police detective to 33 months in prison for his role in the death of Breonna Taylor.
In sports, the Brewers continued their hot streak by beating the Mariners last night, the Packers have signed Zach Tom to an extension, Chris Paul is heading back to the Clippers, and Will Levis is done for the season already.
Elsewhere in sports, Jake Retzlaff is leaving BYU for Tulane, and Deion Sanders is still dealing with some sort of health issue.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about kiss-cams after the whole Coldplay debacle. Speaking of TV, Stephen Colbert clapped back at President Trump on the Late Show last night.
Check out this kid in NY who launched his own burger stand and is giving away free burgers to Veterans along with donating to Veteran's causes.
What's the perfect gift for a kid? A writer for Slate suggests that it's some candy & $20!
A new study reveals the minimum age that kids should get phones & social media. And a list of some of the current tech that will seem ridiculous in 50 years.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ad executive from NYC who got drunk in #Florida and pissed off a rooftop bar onto some people below, a drug dealer who accidentally texted a police officer, a dog who got adopted from a shelter…shaved from the head down…and returned to the shelter hours later, a woman who attacked another woman at a Walmart with a sock filled with rocks, and a guy who drove his lawnmower on a busy highway.
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Back in the studio after a long weekend at Rock Fest.
Obviously, Brian talked all about his days in Cadott…recapping the bands, the Bacon, the beers, and more!
In the news this morning, the La Crosse Police are looking for a missing woman, charges against a former Wisconsin nurse have been dismissed, the TSA is adding family lanes at select airports, a recall on a popular deodorant, and a flight that narrowly avoided an in-air crash with a B-52 bomber.
In sports this morning, the Brewers swept the Dodgers again and are the hottest team in MLB, Scottie Scheffler got another win this weekend, Denny Hamlin also got a victory yesterday, and the President isn't a fan of the Washington Commanders.
Elsewhere in sports, a big shake-up with the NFLPA, Shannon Sharpe's sexual assault lawsuit reached a settlement, and an investigation into Terry Rozier.
Talked about what's on TV today/tonight and discussed the fallout from the Colplay concert debacle from last week. Also, the OG Pee Wee bike from "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" is now owned by the Alamo!
Check out this pizza delivery guy who saved a customer's life!
A recent ranking of national gas station chains puts Kwik Trip at number one! And a survey about opposites attracting listed the 10 most common things couples don't have in common.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy chugging Tobasco & threatening to fight a bunch of people, a firefighter who doused a baseball field with water after a foul ball hit his car, teenager who made a bomb threat on a flight, a new social media trend involving coffee & your anus, a restaurant that's charging $150 to cuddle lion cubs, and a sex festival that caused an uproar.
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Final day in the studio before heading to Rock Fest! I've got the beers in the fridge in the camper, a bag full of Bacon, and I'm ready to rock!
Hope to see a bunch of you there!
In the news this morning, the Lansing bridge is going to get demolished later this year, the latest info on the bear attack in Comstock, an update on the flooding in Texas, an assisted living facility in Massachusetts resulted in multiple deaths & injuries, and the Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to fire hundreds of workers in the Education Dept.
In sports, a recap of last night's home run derby, Jacob Misirowski responds to the backlash of his addition to the All Star roster, Teddy Bridgewater gets in trouble for giving impermissible benefits to some of his players, and Wemby has been cleared to return after his season-ending blood clots.
Elsewhere in sports, John Elway won't be in any trouble for the recent death of his former agent, and Conor McGregor sends unsolicited dick pics on his birthday.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Wisconsin sports and his recent fishing injuries!
Cool story about a horse race without any horses, and check out this mailman who adopted a dog that he got to know while delivering mail.
There's a new app coming out for single Disney fans who want to find true love, and the latest TikTok "trend" involves Sharpies.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a bunch of sex toys & ice cream from a Walmart, a guy is in a fight with his HOA over handing out free water, a man escaped prison in France by hiding in some luggage, and a creepy-ass teddy bear in California turned out to be an art project.
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Only one more sleep before we head to Cadott!
VERY excited to get out of town for a few days & party it up with a bunch of our friends & listeners!
In fact, we had a Rock Fest preview this morning…looking over the line-up and all the other stuff that'll be happening later this week.
In the news this morning, a woman in Wisconsin was attacked by a bear over the weekend, the victims in that double homicide in Middleton were identified, a recall on water bottles sold at Walmart, and the cost of tomatoes is likely to skyrocket.
In sports, the Brewers finished the first half of the regular season on a tear, Wimbledon is finally over, the MLB All-Star game is later this week, NASCAR results, another hilarious post-fight interview from Derrick Lewis, and Ndamukong Suh retires.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had some interesting stats about mac-n-cheese on "National Mac-N-Cheese Day"
Cool story about a video game store in NY that ruined a few Nintendo Switch games and is using them to raise money for charity, and an 80 year-old guy who's still kicking ass & taking names!
Do you know how much pizza is sold in America?(Hint: it's a LOT)
And check out this "hack" to help keep the temperature in your house down.
There's a baseball team called the Joliet Slammers and they've got a very unique promotion coming up next week. Might have to make the trip just to check it out!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid that got a hold of an older iPhone that belonged to his parents and went on an Amazon shopping spree, a deputy who tried to smuggle heroin into a jail by using a Pringles can, a small child who climbed into a claw machine, a guy who rented a boat in #Florida and took it to Cuba, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for running an illegal med-spa in her backyard shed.
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Happy Friday, yo! Planning to have a nice, relaxing weekend before getting pummeled at Rock Fest next week!
Thankfully, it looks like it's going to be very comfortable in Cadott for most of the time we're there.
We started the morning off with a few "holidays", including National Mojito Day, National Blueberry Muffin Day, and French Fry Day!
We talked about some of the French Fry deals you can take advantage of today, along with some stats & info about our consumption of fries in America.
In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the Nationals tonight, Giannis was on a livestream in Greece recently where he talked a bit about his future plans in the NBA, running back Najee Harris got injured by some fireworks over the 4th of July, the roster for the Home-Run Derby at the MLB All-Star game is set, and there won't be an expansion this coming year for March Madness.
We let you know what's on the tube this weekend and what's new in theaters…and we talked about the disrespect that Rick Springfield suffered on the Today Show yesterday.
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we checked out the celebration of Moo Deng's first birthday!
Can you imagine the rest of the trip after this guy forgot his wife at a gas station?
A recent poll discovered that a lot of us are self-conscious about our feet.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a new phone case that feels & looks like real skin AND gets sunburnt. Plus, stories about a couple having sex while driving an RV down the road, a guy who only steals right shoes(no lefts), another person got busted with drugs inside a bag that was labeled "Definitely NOT a bag of drugs", and a very interesting billboard has popped up in the Cleveland area that is angering some residents.
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One more day. One more day. One more day.
Friday is tomorrow and I'm looking forward to doing almost nothing this weekend as we get ready to pack up & head to Cadott next week for Rock Fest.
We started the show with an update on the search & rescue operations in Texas, some news in the Alan Fry case, suspects in a theft at Butterfest in Sparta have been identified, a cause of death has been revealed for Michael Madsen, a man announces his decision to run for Governor of Wisconsin, and the Wisconsin Elections Commission completes it's investigation into the uncounted ballots in Madison during last year's election.
In sports, the Brewers walked off the Dodgers for the series sweep, another entry in the upcoming MLB Home Run Derby at the All-Star game…which is apparently going to continue testing the ABS(Automatic Balls & Strikes) system, and the Dallas Wings are moving their upcoming game against the Indiana Fever into a larger arena.
Elsewhere in sports, Red Bull fires Christian Horner after 20 years, Randy Couture suffered major injuries in racing crash, donations from sports teams are flooding in to help with the recovery efforts & eventual clean-up in Texas, and cycling legend Greg LeMond recently received the Congressional Gold Medal.
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We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715!
Plus, a new way to butter your toast?
In the "Good News Department", we had a few lifeguards who rushed into the water to save a struggling deer from drowning and/or being eaten by a shark, and an 83 year-old woman with dementia was rescued after wandering off & ending up in a swamp.
Did you see the video of a drunk idiot on a golf course who picked a fight with the WRONG dude? It was former NHL goon, Nick Tarnasky.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was getting hundreds of unwanted packages from Amazon over the last year, a cop in Detroit who got caught stealing $600 from a woman while his bodycam was recording, a woman who claims she got a rash on her face after not properly removing her makeup for 22 years, and a guy who climbed out of a grave with a bullet in his head!
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Welcome to Wednesday!
Hump Day means "Workforce Wednesday" and your chance to win freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. You can always sign up at RockMornings.com.
In the news this morning, a suspect in a double homicide in the Madison area took his own life after being stopped by authorities, seven people were rescued from the Genoa Lock & Dam earlier this week, Wisconsin reponders & K9 units deploy to Texas to assist in the post-flood search & rescues, more flash flooding is happening in New Mexico, and Elon Musk's AI chatbot went off the rails by praising Hitler.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Dodgers again last night thanks to a stellar outing from The Miz, Anthony Davis recently had surgery to repair a detached retina, the NHL & it's players agree on a new CBA, SGA is going to be on the cover of NBA 2K26, Joe Burrow talks about his plans to buy one of the Batmobiles, and angry emails about Bill Belichick taking over the football program at UNC are revealed!
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about Gary Coleman's ex-wife failing a lie detector.
Some teens recently saved a woman's life after her lawn mower rolled over & trapped her underneath. And a Firefighter in Canada is recovering after receiving a life-saving liver donation from a colleague.
We played a round of "Who'd You Rather?" this morning - Look good or feel good?
Plus, a recent survey revealed that 7% of Americans actually enjoy the humidity. Blech.
A bowling alley in Pennsylvania is hosting a "Balls Out Bowling" event where clothing is optional, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaMan who got methed-up on his birthday…stole a trolley…and picked up a bunch of passengers, a man who tried to help an injured bear got mauled for his trouble, a man walked onto the runway of an Italian airport and killed himself by jumping into a plane's engine, another #FloridaMan attempted to run from authorities by riding on the back of a UPS truck, and a group of people stole a Ronald McDonald statue.
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Tuesday is here and there's lots to get to!
We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and we talked about the latest use for A.I.
In the news this morning, the latest on the flooding in Texas, an update on the Judge Dugan case, bond is set for Jacob Klaver, the Epstein list apparently doesn't exist, and the TSA is now letting people wear their shoes during check-in.
In sports, the Brewers beat up the Dodgers last night, a bunch of moves in the NBA, and good news from Dick Vitale!
Speaking of good news, check out this hiker who was saved with a little help from his dog, a bullied teen got a rather large escort to prom, and a website that helps calm people with cat purring noises.
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the upcoming home-run derby at the MLB All-Star game, and have you heard about the Curse of J.K. Simmons?
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug dealer who got busted for dealing drugs while in court, a fitness bro who kept working out at a fitness event after his girlfriend passed out, a guy in Wisconsin who tried to flee from the cops by swimming across a lake, a bee attack in France, a pet lion that got loose & attacked some kids, and a family of bears broke into a house & ate a bunch of snacks.
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Welcome back after the holiday weekend!
Hope you have all your fingers & toes.
We recapped our 4th of July activities, took a look at what's on TV tonight, and we discussed the deaths of Michael Madsen & Julian McMahon.
In the news this morning, President Trump announced a possible UFC fight at the White House in 2026, we talked about the flooding in Texas, the WI DNR is asking people to watch out for an invasive species, Costco is recalling a bunch of items, and we talked about the final Black Sabbath show of all time from this past weekend.
In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Marlins this weekend, former White Sox pitcher Bobby Jenks passed away recently, as did former Bruins goon, Lyndon Byers. Also in sports, a recap of the NASCAR races in Chicago this weekend, the Washington Nationals fired their GM & their manager after getting swept by the Red Sox over the holiday, and the USMNT lost to Mexico….AGAIN!
Great story about some boys who helped save a couple of toddlers that wandered onto the roof of their house, and another great story about a young boy who chased after his dog into the desert but was found by rescuers safe & sound.
Is your boss an a-hole? Here's six signs that he/she might be!
We looked a recent list of America's favorite gas station snacks for road trips. Plus, are naps actually bad for you as you get older?
Obviously, we talked about Joey Chestnut's return to the Nathan's hot dog eating competition on Saturday…and we also had a laugh watching Alvin Kamara's attempt at a first pitch this weekend.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was the first to break a new law in the state, a woman who was busted trying to steal a bunch of beef tongues, smelly Brazilian butt lifts, a driver who hit everything but the lottery while running from the cops, a flight that had to be diverted because a passenger misinterpreted a text message, and a man in China with a live eel in his bowels!
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The short week comes to an end today with lots of heat and humidity!
Going to be even hotter tomorrow before finally cooling off on Saturday.
We started the morning with the OG version of the Thursday Song, and we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
In the news this morning, a verdict in the Diddy trial, Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty, Del Monte files for bankruptcy, the latest on the explosion at a fireworks factory in California, an arrest in Winona connected to a homicide in Holmen, and the WI Supreme Court's decision on the 1849 abortion ban.
In sports, the Brewers got a split yesterday with the Mets, the USMNT got a big win over Guatemala, Clayton Kershaw earned his 3,000th career strikeout, and an update on the condition of Red Panda!
Elsewhere in sports, a Buffalo Bills draft pick is being accused of sexual assault, NHL players will be allowed to compete in the Olympics, and Sue Bird is getting a statue!
Heart-warming story about a kitten that was stuck on some train tracks in Alaska, along with an absolutely incredible story about a Holocaust survivor who finally got to meet up with one of the US Veterans who helped to free him 80 years ago.
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Remember the US Sprinter who recently suffered a wardrobe malfunction? Well, he's getting offers from multiple underwear companies for an endorsement deal to help keep his privates in check.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who was feeding her kids edibles, some cocaine that washed up on shore, a naked man who assaulted a few people with a large piece of wood, and a #FloridaMan who threatened to shoot up a McDonald's because they forgot his McNuggets.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
Looking forward to heading down to Riverside Park later this morning for the start of RiverFest in La Crosse. Not sure what I'll be eating for lunch, but I'm definitely going home to sit in the AC afterwards.
We kicked things off this morning with news about a train derailment in Wisconsin, a new budget deal in the state, some of the beaches that are closed for the 4th of July weekend due to high levels of E.coli, an update on the Idaho firefighter shootings, and a wind turbine blade that caused an accident on a highway.
In sports, the Brew Crew got rained out yesterday, Damian Lillard's time in Milwaukee is over, SGA got a VERY BIG contract extension, and Malik Beasley is in some BIG trouble.
We let you know what's on the boob tube today, and a new movie is in theaters today as well(Jurassic World: Rebirth). Speaking of dinosaur zoos, would you visit a real-life Jurassic Park if it existed? Plus, the Hallmark Channel's "Christmas In July" starts this weekend if you're interested.
Since we aren't live on Friday morning, Doc joined us early this week with his Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Elsewhere in sports, the Indiana Fever won the WNBA's in-season tournament without Caitlin Clark on the floor last night, Coco Gauff loses in the first round at Wimbledon, and the University of Pennsylvania violated the rights of female athletes.
Lots of 4th of July stuff this morning including some of the suggested movies to watch over the holiday weekend, some "must-haves" for your backyard BBQ, and a list of the more interesting names for fireworks!
If you're unhappy with where you live and you're looking to pack up & move somewhere else, check out this list of cities & states that will pay you to move there.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got pulled over for DUI with over SEVENTY Bud Light empties in his car, a crazy cat lady who left over 100 cats in a UHaul trailer, a #FloridaWoman who locked her two kids in a shed so she could run some errands, a NYC firefighter who is suspended for giving "hot girls" rides on the firetruck, and a 360 square foot "house" in Seattle for sale for $416,000
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What a crazy weekend! It was hot, it rained like crazy yesterday afternoon, and we had a killer time with Drowning Pool & the Texas Hippie Coalition.
Obviously, we recapped the Big River Rally this morning! Talked about the rides…the bands…the stunt show…the vendors…and what a great time everyone had!
Also talked about what's on TV today, some 4th of July stats & info, and the return of Paul Walker(RIP) for the final film in the "Fast & Furious" franchise.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Idaho firefighters who were killed in an ambush, a possible sale of TikTok, the missing boater's body in the WI Dells has been recovered, a machete attack in Arcadia, and a WI man who is going to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing his family.
In sports, the Brewers fell short of the sweep of the woeful Rockies yesterday, Chase Elliott got the win in Atlanta this weekend, a recap of the main event of UFC 317, and an MLB manager is out for the rest of the season with health concerns.
Elsewhere in sports, an autographed Michael Jordan card just sold for a record amount of money, Caitlin Clark is a WNBA All Star game captain, and a heart-warming ovation for Ketel Marte in Arizona.
An apartment building in Cleveland caught fire recently and a couple of Good Samaritans saved a baby after it was dropped out of a third-story window.
Check out this very emotional video of Meredith Gaudreau announcing the Columbus BlueJackets' pick at the NHL Draft this weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an ice cream man who got assaulted by some lunatic, a groundskeeper who ran over some fireworks with his mower, a woman who crashed into the back of a cop car after she was distracted by Taco Bell, a #FloridaMan who was doing 115mph while recording a SnapChat video with a baby in the backseat of the vehicle, a woman who swallowed a fish bone that eventually punctured her neck, and a $90,000 AI girlfriend who tracks all your conversations.
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Yay! It's Friday. There's almost NO rain in the forecast…and the Big River Rally starts later this afternoon!
Gotta get my friggin' lawn mowed today before anything else.
On the show today, the latest on the wild weather in the area from the last few days, the woman in Rock County who was the target of an attempted murder, the Blue Angels will be performing this weekend at the Chippewa Valley Air Show, the suspect in the molotov-cocktail attacks in Boulder has been indicted, the wife of the Minnesota lawmaker shooting suspect speaks, and the latest on the Joe Rogan/Liver King beef.
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Rockies tonight, John Tonje got picked by the Jazz last night in the NBA Draft, Justin Tucker has been suspended by the NFL, and Wander Franco has been found guilty of sexual abuse in the Dominican Republic.
Elsewhere in sports, Jim Ross announces that he's 100% cancer-free, and the back-up performer from the Super Bowl halftime show who waved a flag as protest in support of Sudan and Gaza has been arrested.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am for his weekly Racing Report, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Cute video of a bride & groom who played Rock/Paper/Scissors at the altar to determine who was taking the other's last name. And in other feel-good news, check out this 12 year-old who saved his family from a fire…and this 12 year-old who decided to help shelter animals by playing music for them!
In the future, you could be snorting tiny nose-robots to help with your blocked sinuses.(no thanks!)
We also discussed the newest drink from Dunkin' Donuts that's getting some flack online, and Subway officially teams up with Happy Gilmore for a meal deal!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaCop who resigned after he got caught stealing someone's wallet during a traffic stop, an idiot TikToker who thinks you get better mileage if you pump gas slowly, an old woman sitting in a chair in the middle of a highway with a gun, a lifeguard who got impaled by a beach umbrella, TSA reminding morons that their Waffle House ID doesn't work at the airport, and a jewelry store manager who stole a bunch of product and was caught because she posted selfies on social media while wearing the stuff she took.
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Holy crap! Did you see any major damage in your neighborhood yesterday during those storms?
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Today, more rain in the forecast, however, it isn't supposed to be as severe as yesterday's weather.
In the news this morning, a former Polk County doctor is charged with child enticement, a man who was found guilty of setting wildfires in Jackson County gets sentenced, the Liver King kinda went off the deep end yesterday, and two men in Eau Claire have been charged with multiple child sex assaults.
In sports, the "Thriller At Miller" didn't really live up to the hype…but the Brew Crew got the win! Round 1 of the NBA Draft was last night, an MLB fan has been banned indefinitely for some rather inappropriate comments directed at a player, Evander Kane is on the move, the NHL Hall Of Fame class got announced, and the NHL is also looking at expanding it's schedule.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we spoke with Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715. Also, have you heard the news about Steve from "Blues Clues"?
While Brian many lament the effectiveness of his Little Free Library in his front yard, there's no doubt that this Free Dog Library is working for this community! Plus, a missing wedding ring is found thanks to a diver who spent two days underwater looking for it!
On Hypothetical Thursday, Brian asked Jean: "If you had to wear a warning label, what would it say?"
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Elsewhere in sports, Luis Rubiales lost his appeal in Spain's high court, a Baltimore Ravens player didn't go back into a game last season because he was too cold, and a former NASCAR owner has passed away.
A new TikTok trend is one that Brian can actually get behind, and how many bruises/scrapes/cuts do you think you'll have in your lifetime?
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who robbed a convenience store while wearing a Scooby Doo costume, a police officer who could lose his job after farting in a coworker's face, a dude in MN with a crazy name who was high AF on mushrooms, a man in China who swallowed a toothbrush 52 years ago and just had it removed from his intestines, and dangerous cans of Ecto-Cooler.
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More rain likely today…looks like sometime around 11am it should start coming down.
We began the morning with the latest news on Iran, a story about a music festival where over 150 people in the crowd were poked by a needle, road buckles in Wisconsin, a new date for a human trafficking trial, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court's ruling on PFAs.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Aaron Rodgers confirms that this is likely his final season in the NFL, ESPN announced this year's host of the ESPY Awards, the Celtics made another trade of a high-profile player, and the sale of the Timberwolves is official!
Elsewhere in sports, Khris Middleton is getting PAID, a bettor wagered $8 million on the NBA Finals, and Tyrese Haliburton posted an update after surgery.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, we talked about some of the things you shouldn't keep next to your bed, and we had a couple of feel-good stories about a UPS driver who got to say goodbye to a couple of dogs on his route, and a parasailer who saved a kayaker's life!
A few "Did You Know" stories…including one about Elon's money and another about Close Encounters.
In today's "Friggin' Sports", a runner had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction.
And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got stuck in a chimney, an update on the Looney Tunes guy, a #FloridaMan who shot at a customer in his convenience store when they complained about the price of beer, a snake that got into a power substation and caused a blackout, and a kid in Thailand who got some strippers at his graduation.
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Boy did it come down yesterday! More rain possible today…and much cooler with a high of just 79°.
On the show this morning, we let you know what's on TV later today and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show just after 8am.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Iran situation, fired UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is set for his day in court, a Woodman's store in Madison saw it's roof collapse last night, Elijah Vue's father wants a new trial, and the undocumented immigrant in the Hannah Dugan case is getting deported.
In sports, the Brewers started their series with the Pirates last night, the NBA Draft begins tomorrow night, Jrue Holiday is on the move, and the US soccer team wrapped up the CONCACAF Gold Cup Group Stage.
Elsewhere in sports, season 2 of the Netflix show "Quarterback" is returning, and after OKC's win in the NBA Finals, the odds for the favorite to win it all next season have been updated.
We talked about an inspiring 100 year-old woman who's still hitting it hard at the gym, and a heroic 4 year-old who helped save her teacher when she suffered a seizure.
We've all heard the urban legend that if you die in a dream, you die in real life….well, a new study reveals that having frequent nightmares could actually be killing you!
Record heat throughout the area has caused a bunch of roads to buckle, and one of these incidents is going viral because the pavement was caught buckling just as a car was driving over it, sending the vehicle airborne!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a family is upset that a large inheritance is going to a male escort…rather than the family, a beekeeper released a swarm of bees to attack police when they pulled him over, a #FloridaMan who broke into a vacant home to avoid going home to his angry wife, an a rumor about Ric Flair is making it's way around the internet.
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Welcome back to reality.
After a long weekend filled with live music, beers, and sweltering heat…we are back in the studio on a Monday morning.
In the news today, the latest on the US & Iran, an attempted shooting at a church in Michigan, a new Miss Wisconsin, a warning about your passwords, and a Wisconsin couple who allegedly plotted to kill people by using dating app hookups.
In sports, the Brewers remain hot by sweeping the Twins, the Thunder win the NBA Championship, LSU wins the College World Series, yesterday's NASCAR results, and Kevin Durant is moving again.
Elsewhere in sports, Jon "Bones" Jones announces his retirement, the Stanley Cup ratings dropped this year, and the Badgers drop their lawsuit against Miami.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about Nick Cannon's kids. Apparently, he can't remember them all, either.
Brian recapped his weekend…go back & forth from La Crosse to Eau Claire.
A lost chicken was rescued after it was found wandering outside BWW, and a foul-mouthed parrot is getting a lot of attention.
We discussed a list of the top perks that potential employees are looking for from a job, and we also heard about a new A.I. called "Cluely" that allegedly helps people "cheat" on all sorts of things.
A woman is going viral for her unusual birthday gift.
Chip Caray had an "oops" this past weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a lawsuit involving a Chucky doll, a really drunk guy in Fresno, a lawyer who called a judge "Honey", a woman in Iowa burning American flags, & a dude named "Looney Tune".
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Here comes the heat! 87° today & tomorrow…then into the mid-90's this weekend.
Uffdah.
Thankfully, I got the lawn mowed yesterday and won't have to spend any time outside this weekend doing manual labor.
In the news this morning, a verdict in the Karen Read trial, a Honda recall affecting over 250,000 vehicles, the US making changes to it's alcohol guidance limits, a new law in Wisconsin, and changes to the 988 hotline.
In sports, the Brewers & Cubs got rained out last night, the NBA Finals continue tonight with Game Six, the Buss family are selling the Lakers, Jaire Alexander signs with the Baltimore Ravens, LSU gets a win last night in the College World Series and moves onto the finals, and Shedeur Sanders got popped for speeding!
Elsewhere in sports, the latest on the flagrant foul against Caitlin Clark earlier this week, and NASCAR is in talks to have a street race in San Diego.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we discussed a simple fitness "test" that can supposedly determine if you'll die in the next 10 years.
Thursday mornings mean hypothetical questions for each other, and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you had to give up TV shows/Movies for six months, or internet/social media for six months…which would you choose?"
While Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather have really bad breath or really bad body odor?"
We also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend!
Great story about a kid in Chicago who missed his graduation because of a heart transplant, but the officials from his school held a special graduation for him in the hospital! And another great story about a high school coach in New York who suffered a heart attack at a soccer game, but was saved by a bunch of people in the crowd who knew how to give CPR
Today's "Friggin' Sports" involved Stanley Cup winner, Aleksander Barkov…and his unique journey with the Cup after Florida beat Edmonton on Tuesday night.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a soda business that got scammed, an 84 year-old man who fought off a potential thief with his pants, a group of women who were badly injured by a giant "I Love Tacos" sign at a taco festival, and another Karen meltdown on a flight.
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Happy Hump Day, yo. Last day in the 70's for awhile. Looking at temps in the mid-to-upper 90's this weekend.
Uffdah.
Started the morning by talking about the death of celebrity chef Anne Burrell…a lawsuit against Tyler Perry…a Breyer's recall…and a report that most Americans get their news from social media.
In sports, the Brewers dropped the series opener to the Cubs last night, the Panthers beat the Oilers to capture a consecutive Stanley Cup, the NBA Finals continue tonight, Tyrese Haliburton has to get an MRI on his calf, and Carson Hocevar was penalized for his comments about Mexico City last weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, there's a new PGA Tour Commissioner, and the Tyreke Hill/Noah Lyles race is off, apparently.
We talked about what's on TV today, and we discussed a list of cheap hobbies you can pick-up during the summer.
A new study finds that 24% of Americans want to take a break from sex for some reason, and there's one trait that has the power to make you happier for the rest of your life!
Funny story about a 102 year-old woman who wanted a stripper for her birthday recently…and check out these mowing companies in Kansas that got together to help their community!
Father's Day was this weekend and a baseball team in Japan wanted to celebrate dads by asking their fans to share stories involving their dad & the baseball team…and it kinda backfired.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tried to kill his friend with a wooden stake because he thought his friend was a werewolf, a woman who legally married her ex without him knowing,
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Partly cloudy with a high of 80° today! Looking like some more rain moving into the area tomorrow afternoon/evening.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday this morning and we spoke with our buddy, Grant Bilse, of the Wisco Sports show!
In the news this morning, a registered sex offender in Prairie du Chien was arrested after luring a 14 year-old girl into a van, Governor Evers declared June 16th as "Kwik Trip Day" in Wisconsin to celebrate their anniversary, the MyPillow guy was found guilty of defamation, an update on the Vance Boelter story, and Trump warns the citizens of Tehran to get out while they still can.
In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series in Chicago tonight against the Cubs, the Thunder beat the Pacers last night to take a 3-2 series lead in the NBA finals, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with game six from Florida, there was a no-hitter in the College World Series yesterday, Team USA announced it's first six hockey players for the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the Kings' Anze Kopitar won the Lady Byng trophy!
Elsewhere in sports, a singer decided to perform the National Anthem in Spanish before a recent Dodgers game, and Joey Chestnut is officially coming back for the 4th of July hot dog eating competition!
Great video of an elephant saving a gazelle that was drowning, and check out this really old tortoise who just celebrated his first Father's Day!
Another heart-warming story out of Texas as a principal hand-wrote personalized letters to all 443 of his graduating students!
Had a couple of work-related stories this morning, including the results of a study about working 50 or more hours a week & the impact on your brain, the younger generation is trying to normalize in-office sex, and the Top 10 daily interactions that make us sick of people!
And if you're really sick of people and want to live a lonely life in your old age, it might help you live longer!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who called the cops on his neighbors over 3,000 times this year, a turkey soaked in tequila that nearly burned down an apartment in Madison, and a #FloridaWoman who was petting a gator!
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Back to the grind on a Monday morning. Might see a thunderstorm sometime today.
In the news this morning, Vance Boelter has been captured, Google is suggesting that you change your password immediately, Devin Remiker gets elected as the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and a Utah man is dead after the "No Kings" protests over the weekend.
In sports, the Brewers got a win yesterday over the Cardinals, the Panthers beat the Oilers on Saturday and are one win away from their 2nd straight Stanley Cup, the Thunder beat the Pacers on Friday to even up the NBA Finals, a massive trade in MLB, and the results of this weekend's NASCAR races in Mexico.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and had a new "Karen of the Day"!
Great stories about an massive lobster that got returned to the ocean after a decade in a tank at a restaurant, a world record set for a game of Red Light/Green Light, and a new child's car seat that could help save kids from dying in hot cars.
Had a bunch of food stories this morning, including breakfast ketchup, dill-pickle flavored noodles, and cooking in a dishwasher.
Elsewhere in sports, the US Open results, Caitlin Clark returns, and the Rockies continue to be historically bad.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people swallowing cicadas on amusement park rides, a guy who blew up a toilet at a casino with fireworks, a teenager who broke into a jail and got stuck, a news reporter that went viral this weekend for revealing a bit too much during a live broadcast, and an ICE protestor who took a rubber bullet to the cojones!
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Just hours away from the weekend!
Rain likely today…which should help my lawn after mowing yesterday.
In the news this morning, the latest on an Air India plane crash that happened in the early morning hours, the death of Brian Wilson, a new lawsuit for Elon Musk, a mistrial declared in La Crosse after a medical emergency, summer programs at the Boys & Girls Club of the great Chippewa Valley are continuing this summer, and a new exhibit at the La Crosse Children's Museum.
In sports, the Brewers got beat by the Braves yesterday, the Pacers took a 2-1 series lead on the Thunder last night, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues today, the Knicks are having a difficult time trying to interview potential new head coaches, and some more hardware in the NHL got awarded last night.
Elsewhere in sports, an update on Lee Corso's final "College Gameday" appearance, Deion Sanders reassures people about his health, Jim Harbaugh had a hip replacement, and the World Anti-Doping Agency is condemning the "Enhanced Olympics"
Today is "National Superman Day"…and it's "National Jerky Day"!
We let you know what's on TV today and we talked to Office Cora about what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be a great singer…or a great dancer?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "Would you dance for two minutes in front of a crowd of thousands for money?"
And we ran our interview with Howard Kelly of S&S Cycle about the ride to the facility on Saturday, June 28th as part of the Big River Rally.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom in a robe making a sandwich while on Zoom in a courtroom, a guy who pissed on a bunch of SPAM & Vienna Sausages, a couple of teenagers who fired a flare gun inside a house, a #FloridaMan who attacked another guy with a machete and then gave the victim a ride to the hospital, and a North Carolina man who's suing after suffering a medical emergency at a Walmart.
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Another hump day…another shot at freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston.
As always, you can click "Win Stuff" on our app or website & sign up for "Workforce Wednesday"…along with all the other stuff we're giving away!
In the news this morning, an update on the riots in Los Angeles, and an update on the Milwaukee judge accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE agents. Also, a man in Black River Falls pleads guilty to setting fires in Jackson County, Anquin St. Junious was found guilty of a stabbing death from 2019, and Elon Musk apparently regrets his brief feud with President Donald Trump.
In sports, the Brew Crew got a 4-1 win over the Braves last night, the NBA Finals continue tonight with game three between the Thunder & Pacers, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tomorrow night, Giannis is in Brazil and talking about his future with the Bucks, Aaron Rodgers confirms that he is married, but Myles Garrett is looking to put him in the graveyard.
Elsewhere in sports, Deion Sanders is apparently battling some kind of medical issue, the field is set for this year's College World Series, and ESPN has re-upped Dick Vitale's contract…and added a new men's college basketball invitational in his honor.
We let you know what's on the boob tube today/tonight…and after yesterday's list of the "Best Movie Dads", we ran down a list of the "Best TV Dads" as we approach Father's Day this weekend.
Cool story about a principal who rewards his students by taking on crazy challenges…including skydiving! And a family in France found out that a family heirloom is actually a very valuable piece of art!
Do you think your boss knows what you actually do at work? And is having an A.I. boyfriend/girlfriend considered cheating?
ICYMI, Joey Chestnut is in talks to return to this year's Nathan's Famous 4th of July hot dog eating competition on Coney Island.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an interesting way to get potholes filled, a man who was arrested after holding several people hostage, "boil-in-a-bag" funerals, a dude on a mule who threw a raccoon into a bar that he was kicked out of, and another person who got too close to a bison.
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After some rain yesterday, it was actually a really nice afternoon. Today's going to be warm with plenty of sun all day long.
In the news this morning, the latest on the riots & protesting in Los Angeles, the death of music legend Sly Stone, the Lansing Bridge has reopened, a bunch of states are suing to block 23 & Me from selling it's customer data, and the death of a legendary basketball coach in Wisconsin.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Braves last night, the Panthers beat the crap out of the Oilers in game three of the Stanley Cup Final last night, Olympic hero T.J. Oshie has announced his retirement, Jaire Alexander was released by the Packers, the Colts have officially transitioned their ownership after Jim Irsay's death, and the NBA Finals continue tomorrow night.
Elsewhere in sports, the people of Pittsburgh don't seem too thrilled to have Aaron Rodgers as their QB, and the FAMU Athletic Director is in some hot water!
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
With Father's Day right around the corner, we looked at a list of some of the best "movie dads", and a list of movies to watch with pops on his special day.
Had a nice story about an EXTREMELY cute baby raccoon that was rescued recently.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for driving 130mph because he was late for a job interview, a #FloridaMan who called 911 when the stripper wouldn't have sex with him in the champagne room, an update on the meth raccoon, and a sex cult is in some big trouble!
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Rain today…80's tomorrow & Wednesday.
Lots going on this week with a golf outing on Friday & a concert on Saturday. Plus, Rock Stops all week, and the Big River Rally right around the corner.
In the news this morning, the latest on the riots/protests in Los Angeles, the zebra on the loose in Tennessee has been captured, the otter that escaped a zoo in Wisconsin is going to live in the wild from now on, a trial is set to begin in La Crosse for a homicide that happened six years ago, and a sex offender from Iowa is on the loose and may be in Wiscsonsin.
In sports, the Brewers struggled against the Padres this weekend, the Thunder evened up the NBA finals with a win last night, the NHL Final also knotted-up at 1-1 thanks to Brad Marchand's double OT goal on Friday & continue tonight, Denny Hamlin won at Michigan yesterday, and Sovereignty won the Belmont Stakes this weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, Corbin Burnes is getting Tommy John surgery, the Capitals coach gets the "Coach of the Year" award, while the Dallas Stars fired their head coach.
We talked about what's on TV today and discussed a "Karen" who doesn't think people should be allowed to watch a movie by themselves.
Cool story about a very determined & hard-working 12 year-old who trained a therapy dog.
How many different sauces do you think you have in your fridge? And how many states have you visited?? A new survey finds out that 5% of Americans have never left their home state.
Plus, a possible "cure" for migraine headaches that involves McDonald's.
An in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", an idiot who called the cops on himself after trying to pay for an avocado, a guy who called in a bomb threat to an airport because he was running late & was going to miss his flight, a possible good side-effect of taking Ozempic, a Bigfoot sighting that might lead to some cheaper weed, a couple who had a medical emergency in a Starbucks, and bounce house that flew away with a couple of kids stuck inside.
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A bit of rain on the overnight…clearing up this morning. Should be pretty nice the rest of the day.
We started the morning with the latest on the brewing feud between President Donald Trump & Elon Musk. Also in the news, a Fountain City man has been ordered to undergo an evaluation after he didn't report his wife's death & was living with her corpse. A couple of men were arrested for ATM skimmers in the Wisconsin Dells. Nearly 2 million window AC units are being recalled for a risk of mold exposure. And Hooters abruptly closed restaurants in multiple states.
In sports, the Brew Crew start a 3-game series at home against the Padres tonight, the Pacers upset the Thunder in game one of the NBA Finals last night, the NHL Stanley Cup Final continues tonight with Florida at Edmonton, and Aaron Rodgers is going to Pittsburgh.
Elsewhere in sports, the Boston Bruins have hired a new head coach, ESPN's Jay Harris reveals that he's battling prostate cancer, and a high school track star has been stripped of her state title because of her post-race celebration involving a fire extinguisher.
Doc joined us for his regular racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we also let you know what's on TV this weekend along with what's in theaters.
Had a few "this week in #science" stories today including stress-detecting face tattoos & stress-detecting dental floss. Plus, Amazon is looking at using humanoid robots to deliver your packages!
Fantastic story about a Jersey Mike's employee who helped save a woman who was being held captive, and a dude on a horse assisted police in a hit & run chase.
Two out of five Americans are bad at "mornings" according to a new survey.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a major candle theft, a DoorDash delivery driver who didn't get a tip & took matters into his own hands, a woman who is suing Marriott after a hotel employee watched her shower, a police officer going viral on FB because of his extra thicc cake, and a #FloridaCouple that killed a 16 year-old they found on Grindr.
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Another warm one today with a high near 80° expected.
In the news this morning, multiple arrests in the drive-by shootings in Rollingstone on May 24th, a water advisory in Tomah, a beef jerky recall, and a travel ban.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Reds yesterday, the Oilers got a thrilling overtime win against the Panthers in Game One of the Stanley Cup final, and the NBA Finals begin tonight!
Elsewhere in sports, both the Phoenix Suns & the Pittsburgh Penguins have hired new coaches, the Packers Kenny Clark reveals his surgery from this past January, the NBA announced it's plans for the 2026 All-Star Game, and Fanduel has banned a bettor who heckled Gabby Thomas at a recent track meet.
We let you know what's on TV today and we talked about the upcoming "Tommy Boy Fest" in Sandusky, OH.
Great story about a 100 year old woman who just beat breast cancer! A kitten that was stuck in a pipe gets rescued, and a company just installed a defibrillator at the base of Mt. Everest.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday" and Jean went first this week…her question for Brian was: "Would you rather be 9 feet tall or 3 feet tall?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather be covered head to toe in hair or be completely hairless?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715.
A popular sports bar is now expanding into four new markets, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaWoman who pepper-sprayed a couple of children, a woman in Texas who REALLY doesn't like bagpipes, a dude in Texas who get released from jail only to get re-arrested moments later, a dancing thief, and a TikTok food-dumping prankster gets arrested.
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Happy Hump Day, everyone! The rain is moving out and we're looking at plenty of sun with a high near 80° today.
In the news this morning, Adam Fravel gave up his parental rights, the WI DMV is warning residents of a new phishing scam, more info on the suspect in the Boulder flamethrower attack, the latest on the hunt for Travis Decker, and a big announcement from McDonald's yesterday!
In sports, the Brewers 8-game winning streak came to an end last night, the Stanley Cup finals begin tonight, and the NBA finals begin tomorrow night. Also, the Rockies finally won a series, and the Knicks fired their head coach.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and Doc joined us for a Racing Report Extra thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Cool story about a message in a bottle that was sent from Hawaii and was eventually found in Florida!
Have you seen the guitar from "Back to the Future"??? They are looking for it!
Today is "National Cheese Day", so we talked about some deals you can take advantage of to save some money on cheese. Plus, Natty Light has a new Father's Day gift for your dad.
Elsewhere in sports, the authorities have identified the person who was making death threats towards the children of MLB pitcher Lance McCullers, and Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Thomas detailed her recent incident with a heckler.
We discussed a list of the greatest power ballads of all time, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who allegedly fought a school principal & superintendent, a woman who woke up in her own coffin after the coroner mistakenly pronounced her dead, mental health misinformation on TikTok, a giant-ass gator, and a woman who got a brain-eating amoeba from tainted RV water.
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After yesterday's warm weather, things cool off today with a high of just 72° and some showers & thunderstorms throughout the area.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show.
In the news this morning, the horrible killing of Jonathan Joss yesterday, Italy's Mount Etna erupted, one of the Manson Family murderers has been released on parole, a pet zebra escaped in Tennessee & caused some chaos, and the DNR issued another air quality warning because of the Canadian wildfires.
In sports, the Brewers extended their winning streak to eight games with a victory over the Reds last night, the NHL finals begin tomorrow night and the NBA finals begin on Thursday.
Elsewhere in sports, Saquon Barkley is on the cover of the new Madden game, the Lions center has retired, Journalism is set to run at the Belmont Stakes, and the Mariners are going to retire Randy Johnson's number.
We talked about some money-saving "hacks" that might be costing you more than you know…and a new filter on Tinder to weed out the short dudes.
Country legend George Strait recently gifted a new home to a Military Veteran, and a woman discovered she had a tumor thanks to a mistake made by an MRI technician.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy trying to get a bunch of venomous snakes on a plane, a woman who strangled her roommate because of dirty dishes, a woman in Louisiana who destroyed a car with syrup & sugar, and the latest on Bonnie Blue.
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Here comes the heat! Turned on the AC in the house yesterday and it's a nice 64° inside.
Thankfully, it's going to cool off tomorrow with some showers & thunderstorms expected in the area.
In the news this morning, multiple injuries in a "targeted attack" in Colorado, RIP to Loretta Swit, an update on some of the road construction happening in the La Crosse area, a UTV crashed into a K9 squad car, and the Bloomer Brewing Company closed it's doors over the weekend.
In sports, the Brewers have won 7 in a row…including a weekend sweep of the Phillies, the Pacers beat the Knicks on Saturday to advance to the NBA finals, the Stanley Cup final begins on Wednesday, Ryan Blaney won in Nashville last night, the Rockies set new record for futility in MLB, and Zion Williamson has been accused of rape & abuse by an ex-girlfriend.
Elsewhere in sports, Scott Hanson will be back on RedZone this year, John Brenkus from ESPN's "Sports Science" has died, and the world of boxing has new "sex testing" policies.
Talked about what's on TV today and some of the trailers that came out this weekend, including "Happy Gilmore 2" and the new "Frankenstein" film. Plus, the schedule for the final season of "Stranger Things".
Very cool story about a recent high school grad who had to work his shift at Burger King right after his graduation ceremony, and another great story about a toddler that was rescued by police after it got onto the luggage belt at an airport.
Today is "National Leave Work Early Day", so we looked at some popular excuses for cutting out of work early…and we also discussed a list of things that happened a decade ago.
Some food stuff this morning, including jalapenos in your wine, a caviar & cocktail combo that costs $33,000, Starbucks looking for influencers to fly around the world,
Did you catch Peyton Manning playing golf this weekend with Scottie Scheffler? Needless to say, it didn't go well for the former Colts QB.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked flight attendant, a bunch of bees that escaped from a semi-truck, a woman who was stealing items from graves in cemeteries, a woman who woke up to a stranger sucking on her toes in Sacramento,and a snake that bit a dude's wiener when he was trying to take a piss.
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Got the lawn mowed yesterday…weather this afternoon is perfect for a lengthy ride on the Harley!
Hope you have a great weekend. Maybe I'll see you at the bar somewhere.
In the news this morning, Diontae Booth has been arrested, a possible settlement has been reached over visitation rights in the Madeline Kingsbury case, there's an air quality alert in Wisconsin this weekend due to Canadian wildfires, a drug dealer from Onalaska gets 11 years in prison, and Sydney Sweeney is hocking soap made from her bath water.
In sports, the Brew Crew start a series against the Phillies in Philadelphia tonight, the Knicks beat the Pacers last night to stay alive in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals, and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Dallas Stars to advance to the NHL finals to face the Florida Panthers.
Also in the world of hockey, the Seattle Kraken have hired a new coach, and the Washington Capitals had a bit of a snafu regarding Alexander Ovechkin yesterday.
We let you know what's on the boob tube this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and a list of things to look forward to in the month of June!
Elsewhere in sports, former La Crosse Logger Chris Sale is now the fastest pitcher with 2,500 career strikeouts, the SEC has updated it's punishment policy for storming the field after a win, and the Diego Maradona trial has been declared invalid.
We talked about the winner of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee and took a look at some of the most difficult words to spell.
A Marine Veteran in Alaska got pinned by a boulder while hiking and somehow made it out basically unscathed.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", stories about a #FloridaMan who shoved a ferret down his pants, a drunk guy who tried to bribe officers with $20, a guy who tried to burn a restaurant down but lit himself on fire instead, another idiot who was trying to sell a handgun but accidentally shot himself in the leg, a car crashed through the roof of a building, a dude in Ohio who pretended to be a tool rep to steal from a Home Depot, and a woman who claims that she had a sinus infection for several years after smelling her ex's nasty fart.
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The weekend is so close, I can almost taste those ice-cold beers!
Started the morning off with the Thursday Song and we asked each other hypothetical questions.
Brian's question for Jean was, "Can you summarize your life so far in under 15 words?"
Jean's question for Brian was, "Would you rather a solo work trip to somewhere mundane, or a group work trip to somewhere fun & exciting?"
In the news this morning, a La Crosse man is headed to federal prison for dealing meth, an Eau Claire man was charged after pointing a gun at another person & fleeing police, Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration, nine cities in Wisconsin made this year's list of the best places to live, and Ford has recalled a bunch of vehicles for a camera issue.
In sports, the Brewers completed the series sweep of the Red Sox yesterday, the Thunder beat the T-Wolves to advance to the NBA finals, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes to win the East and move on to the Stanley Cup final.
Elsewhere in sports, a change for the PGA tour, Charlie Woods gets a big win, a stabbing after a Knicks/Pacers game, a grounds crew member who didn't want to be on camera, and a very wet post-game interview.
We talked about what's on TV today and also discussed "arbitrary anniversaries", and why Tinder is revamping it's app.
Great story about a family who was able to learn more about their war hero father thanks to some documentary footage, an aquarium that's hosting a sleepover, and a woman who took her father on her honeymoon after breaking up with her fiancé just days before the wedding.
ICYMI, the Falcons made a boo-boo on the internet yesterday.
Several food-related stories this morning, including Arby's steak nuggets, a new Twix flavor, and Pizza Hut has a new app!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some pigeons on a plane, a woman who hit a kid after he called her fat, some hikers who thought their friend had died, and a guy who DJs at orgies.
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Love these short weeks!
Took an extra day off yesterday to go to Milwaukee on Memorial Day for the Brewers/Red Sox game and now I've got three short days of work before the weekend pops back up.
Hope you made the most of your holiday weekend.
In the news this morning, the Winona County Sheriff's office is looking for information on a few shootings in the Rollingstone area this weekend, Southwest Airlines is now going to be charging for checked baggage, President Trump is pardoning the Chrisleys, a judge in Wisconsin is getting suspended without pay for misconduct, and an update on the escaped inmates in Louisiana.
In sports, the Brewers got a walk-off grand slam from Yelich last night, the Pacers beat the Knicks to push them to the brink in the NBA's Eastern Conference finals, and in hockey, the Oilers are one win away from the Stanley Cup finals after beating Dallas again last night.
Elsewhere in sports, Terry Bradshaw didn't have anything positive to say about Aaron Rodgers potentially signing with the Steelers, Caitlin Clark is going to miss some time with an injury, Mary Lou Retton got busted for DUI, EA Sports unveiled the cover of it's upcoming College Football game, and the latest on Liverpool parade crash.
We let you know what's on TV tonight, and Brian recapped his trip to Milwaukee.
A guy is attempting to sail around the world with his cat, it's "National Hamburger Day", so we talked about some of the deals you can take advantage of, and a list of the most dangerous foods in your fridge at this very moment!
ICYMI, legendary musician Rick Derringer passed away yesterday at the age of 77.
How many days in a month do you truly feel "healthy"? The average answer may surprise you.
Plus, the newest "hot-ticket" collector card, a list of rock stars who almost died on-stage, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got arrested for drawing a crosswalk on a busy street, a #FloridaMan that was high on meth…got attacked by a gator…and shot to death by the cops, a #FloridaWoman who stabbed a 12 year-old girl and left her for dead, a guy who had a serious case of road rage, and a naked woman who threw bottles of booze at people in a hotel.
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Hello Friday! Hello LONG weekend! Hopefully your Memorial Day weekend is a good time.
Speaking of the holiday, we took a look at some Memorial Day stats & info this morning. Also let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters.
In the news this morning, Kwik Trip is still number one, David Kahl has died, we're getting rid of pennies, and a dude was throwing dirty diapers on the side of the road rather than disposing of them properly.
In sports, the Brew Crew beat the Pirates last night, the Thunder got another win on the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, and the Florida Panthers also got a win over the Hurricanes in their playoff series.
Elsewhere in sports, the Kentucky Derby winning jockey is appealing his punishment for whipping his horse too much during the race, Aidan Hutchinson is cleared for play, the College Football playoffs are changing again, and the Blackhawks got a new coach.
Doc joined us to talk racing, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Check out this heart-warming story about a woman in Canada who found a missing locket and was able to return it to the family of the original owner. Also had a cool story about a guy who used a drone to save a girl who was drowning.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got busted for a probation violation while doing the "One Chip Challenge", a teacher dropped a baggie full of cocaine in the school's hallway, an airplane hit some serious turbulence during it's flight, a woman had an insane list of demands before her flight, a punk band that made a very interesting album, a "standing room only" plane ride, and a guy who was illegally towing people's cars & charging them money to get their vehicles back.
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Finally going to dry up a bit today after all this rain. Which is good, because my lawn desperately needs to be mowed!
As we get ready for the long, holiday weekend ahead, we took a bit of a look back this morning in the news with the latest on Steven Avery. Plus, an update on the alleged murder/suicide at UW-Platteville earlier this week. Also in the news, Judge Hannah Dugan was caught on video confronting ICE agents in the courtroom, the state of WI is testing milk for avian flu, and a few more arrests have been made in connection to the jailbreak in Louisiana.
In sports this morning, the Brewers lost yesterday to the Orioles in extra innings, the Pacers beat the Knicks in overtime last night, and the Dallas Stars doubled up the Edmonton Oilers. Also, the Badgers/Fighting Irish game at Lambeau Field in 2026 has a new date, Colts owner Jim Irsay passed away, a new MVP in the NBA, and the Tush Push isn't going anywhere.
Cool story about a lost class ring that made it's way back to the family of the original owner, and a morning news anchor at a TV station went into labor right before going on-air to deliver the news.
It's another "Hypothetical Thursday" today, and Jean's question for Brian was, "If you could be any Muppet, which would you be?"
Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was, "You can only have one pasta sauce for the rest of your life. Which are you choosing?"
A couple of new "trends" are making the rounds, including men wearing cleats during their daily lives, rather than just on the field. And putting flowers in your toilet tank.
In case you missed it, the enhanced Olympics are just a year away…and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got "parrot chlamydia", an idiot who jumped off a bridge, a man who died after a bee attack, a man who was chased by police while trying to get his diploma, and a guy who identifies himself as "Master Baiter".
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After a blustery, rainy day yesterday, we're in for some more light rain & less wind today. Finally clearing up tomorrow!
In the news this morning, the passing of George Wendt, an updated on the Louisiana jailbreak, the latest on the deaths at UW-Platteville, and two people were found dead in St. Croix County after a welfare check.
In sports this morning, the Brewers beat the Orioles again last night for their 3rd win in a row, the Thunder dominated the T-Wolves in Game One of the Western Conference finals last night, and the Panthers beat the Hurricanes in Game One of that series last night as well.
Elsewhere in sports, Joe Thuney & the Bears have a new contract, flag football is making it's debut at the Olympics in a few years, NASCAR announced it's new Hall of Fame class, the Wienermobile is racing at the Indy 500 this weekend, and an arrest has been made in the case of that Pirates fan who fell over the wall and seriously injured himself.
We let you know what's on TV today and also looked at some Memorial Day stats & info, including stuff about BBQs, sunscreen, and Airbnb's "anti-party" technology!
Plus, 56% of people say it's okay to do THIS on a first date.
There's a great story about a good Samaritan who saved an 87 year-old man's life after they performed CPR on him after he suffered a heart attack while out for a walk. And a Great Dane had a wonderful last meal thanks Texas Roadhouse.
We discussed the latest on the Bill Belichick saga and the White Sox adding a "Pope Seat" to the ballpark.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a great mugshot from a guy who got caught speeding, a threat of fork-related violence, a Utah man who kidnapped his girlfriend's family, and a nude 5k in South Carolina.
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A wet one today with more rain likely tomorrow.
In the news this morning, tragedy at UW-Platteville yesterday, a bridge over Tank Creek is a total loss, a roundabout is being added to Theater Rd. in Onalaska, an update on the Louisiana jailbreak, and the Menendez brothers parole hearing has been pushed back.
In sports, the Brewers hung on to beat the Orioles last night, a look at the playoff action in the NBA & NHL tonight, Eagles head coach Nick Siriani gets an extension, and the Tush Push is back up for a vote this week.
Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA is looking into some fan comments directed at Angel Reese, and Tyrese Haliburton surprises a Pacers fan who went viral over the weekend.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and what else is on the boob-tube today. Plus, Netflix is stepping up to save Sesame St.!
Speaking of Netflix, today is "National Streaming Day". And of course, there's some deals out there on streaming services, and we played "Identify that streaming service SFX" to test Jean's knowledge.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am.
Plus, three funny & cute animal stories this morning. One involving a black bear cub who lost it's mother, a couple of pandas are falling in love, and a cat didn't like being at the vet, so it escaped and headed home.
Have you ever been interrupted at work by a meeting? You aren't alone.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a delivery driver at the Chicago airport, a cat that was being used as a "drug mule" at a prison in Costa Rica, a #FloridaMan who shot his neighbor's cow, and a funeral home that put the wrong body on display.
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What a wild week!
It was really warm most of the week, then we didn't get as much rain yesterday as we expected, and now it looks like temps will be back in the 50's tomorrow.
Wrapping things up today & getting ready for "Big Bikes" tomorrow. Hope to see a lot of you at Great River HD.
In the news this morning, Judge Dugan pleads not guilty, Dick's Sporting Goods is buying Foot Locker, Noodles & Co. is the latest company to close stores, an update on the destruction from yesterday's storms in Wisconsin, a dog bite in Eau Claire, and a possible immigrant reality show?
In sports, the Brewers play the first of three at home against the Twins tonight, we recapped yesterday's NBA & NHL action and took a look at tonight's schedule, and we talked about Byron Buxton's scary collision.
Elsewhere in sports, the Colts took down their schedule release video, and good old J.R. has cancer.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, Doc's racing report courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and a couple of animal stories - One about a very small dog, and another about baby deer that was rescued.
Memorial Day is right around the corner, so we took a look at some ways to save money while planning your summer vacation, along with some stats about people's travel plans for the upcoming holiday.
Speaking of holidays, today is "National BBQ Day". Which is the perfect day to talk about which side dishes we prefer at a BBQ, and the best BBQ cities in America!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shooting at a Popeye's restaurant, a guy who crashed into the same bank on more than one occasion, a naked home intruder who ate a bunch of the homeowner's gum, a kid who brought Jello Shots to school, several men who accused a massage parlor of sexually assaulting them, and an inmate in Vermont has over 1,000 contempt of court charges.
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Here comes the rain & cooler temps. Looks like there's a good chance we'll get a severe thunderstorm during the overnight tonight and it's gonna be much more seasonable this weekend.
In the news this morning, we talked about the upcoming weather, Judge Dugan filed to dismiss the charges against her, a Milwaukee high school has an excessive rat problem, an update on a semi vs. train collision, and a recall on eye drops.
In sports, the Brewers managed to get a win against the Guardians last night, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and looked ahead to tonight's matchups in the NBA & NHL. Plus, we discussed the Packers 2025 schedule.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and had a great story about a cop that saved a dog's life and was able to adopt it after the owner never showed up to claim the pooch.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get rid of one of the chores you do on a regular basis for the rest of your life, what chore would it be?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "What was the best year of your life?"
Office Cora joined us to talk about what she's doing in the 715 this weekend and she also asked us a hypothetical question. It was: "If you could live in any country for one year, which one would you choose?"
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got his 20th OWI, a couple that ordered a Trump watch but got a Rump watch instead, a DoorDash delivery driver who scammed millions from the company, an absolutely WILD video of a woman towing her boyfriend's car down a highway, and a mom who was purchasing ammo & tactical gear for her son so he could commit a mass shooting event.
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Happy Hump Day, yo.
Looks like we'll get some more nice weather today & tomorrow before some potentially dangerous storms move through the area tomorrow night.
In the news this morning, a federal grand jury indicted Hannah Dugan, the Menendez brothers got resentenced, a class action lawsuit against Apple could put some money in your pocket, a man in Manitowoc has been indicted on federal charges for crimes against minors, a Madison woman allegedly shot someone over an argument on social media, Ziploc is getting sued, and the alligator from "Happy Gilmore" passed away.
In sports, the Brewers lost AGAIN to the Guardians last night, we recapped the games in the NBA and the lone game in the NHL, and we took a look at tonight's NBA & NHL playoff match-ups. Plus, an owner in the NHL has been suspended by the league for some comments on social media.
Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the games on the NFL schedule that got "leaked" yesterday, and MLB is finally rescinding it's ban on Pete Rose & "Shoeless" Joe Jackson.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and we discussed a new health "hack" that basically involves eating the same thing every single meal of every single day. Sounds boring.
A woman from Ohio claims a video on TikTok might have saved her life. And another woman from Texas threw a party for her cat that ended up saving a local animal shelter.
We discussed a Reddit poll about hobbies that are "red flags".
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about exploding birds, a misspelling that led to an arrest, a massage parlor that got busted for prostitution, a baby that was being eaten by a large rat, and a guy whacking off in a shed in a Lowe's parking lot.
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Not too bad today with a high of just 83° and some clouds in the forecast. Good weather to mow the jungle that is my lawn.
In the news this morning, the latest on an officer-involved shooting in Jackson County yesterday, Gary Day is now facing federal charges in the abduction of Sophia Franklin, a Tomah man is sentenced for child sex crimes, and the Wisconsin DMV found nearly $37 million in fraud loss from odometer rollbacks in the last year!
In sports, the Brewers lost the series opener to the Guardians last night, we recapped last night's NBA playoff action including the injury to Jayson Tatum. And we talked about the NHL games from last night. Plus, a look ahead to tonight's playoff matchups in the NBA & NHL.
Elsewhere in sports, could Giannis be on the move? The NFL announced it's upcoming season opener between the Cowboys & Eagles, the winning Kentucky Derby jockey is being fined & suspended for whipping his horse too much, and an Olympian gets his medals back after they were lost in a fire.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. And we also played some clips from our interview with Pat Smage, who will be performing at the Big River Rally as part of the Moto Motion Entertainment stunt show!
Some very cute baby raccoons were recently rescued from the Chase Center in San Francisco, a group of guys who were lost at sea for almost two months just got rescued, and a former Royal Marine just completed the longest triathlon in history. It's a pretty incredible story!
There's a "newish" hack that's back in the news because of a guy from Australia.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to drive through a street festival so she could get to work, a guy who borrowed 100 books from his local library so he could burn them in a live video on social media, a skydiver who dropped his iPhone 14,000 feet & found it still working, and an Amazon driver who peed & pooped in people's yards while delivering packages!
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Back to work on a steamy Monday. Looking at high temps around 90° today. Thankfully, some thunderstorms move in later this week & cool things off a bit.
In the news this morning, some Pope stuff…including the video of him at the World Series a few years ago, and a restaurant in Chicago that has a new "Pope" sandwich on their menu. Plus, this year's inductees to the Video Game Hall of Fame, a deal between the US & China on tariffs, a drowning in Wausau, and a guy who stole a bunch of catalytic converters.
In sports, the Brewers managed to get one win against the Rays this weekend, a recap of yesterday's NBA & NHL playoff action, Kyle Larson dominating at Kansas, and a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules.
Elsewhere in sports, legendary ECW wrestler "Sabu" passed away this weekend, Jose Aldo announced his retirement, and a cool Mother's Day gift for an MLB mom yesterday.
We let you know what's on the TV tonight and talked about another news analyst who fainted during a live broadcast.
Plus, a cool story about a mom & her son who both graduated from the same college. And did you see the maternity ward in Green Bay that is full of pregnant nurses?
If you've ever wondered why your food seems to taste better after a couple of cocktails, there's apparently some science behind that.
A recent poll asked people what the ideal "body count" is for a person to have.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man biting a dog, a Pizza Hut that was storing some of it's stuff in a bathroom, a guy who assaulted a kid with his lightsaber, a road-rage incident in #Florida that ended in a shooting, and a woman who divorced her husband because of ChatGPT.
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Final day of the work week. The weather is going to be beautiful the next few days. So let's finish strong today & get after it this weekend!
The big news this morning was the introduction/announcement of the new Pope yesterday. Also in the news, Virginia has passed a law that restricts social media usage for children, the father of a girl who killed two people in a school shooting in Wisconsin earlier this year has been arrested, and a new Teacher of the Year has been selected in the dairy state!
In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series in Tampa Bay tonight against the Rays, the T-wolves evened up their series with the Warriors, and a recap of last night's NHL playoff action. Plus, a look at tonight's matchups in the NBA & NHL.
Elsewhere in sports, the severely injured Pirates fan has finally spoken about his injuries from his fall, the winning jockey at this year's Kentucky Derby has been fined for whipping his horse too much, and Paul Pierce made good on a promise he made.
We talked about what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen.
Lots of Mother's Day stuff today as we get ready for the holiday on Sunday. Including some of the most inspirational moms from the movies, and a list of the meanest & nastiest moms in film history. Plus, how much Americans are spending on Mother's Day this year, and some of the trending activities for Mom's day.
A couple of hikers found buried treasure and actually turned it in, and a cat that's been missing for over three years was found at a McDonald's about 10 miles away from it's home.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a really drunk school bus driver, an idiot criminal who stole a cannon out of a park to pay off a drug debt, a visitor to Yellowstone who got gored by a bison, a mom who got in big trouble for a viral TikTok "challenge", and a teenager who was shot & killed during a TikTok "challenge".
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Hello & welcome to Thursday!
We've got some really warm weather headed our way this weekend, so the days of having the windows open at my house are coming to an end. The central AC is DEFINITELY going on Saturday.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Conclave to determine a new Pope…including the interesting tidbit that some of the Cardinals may have watched the movie "Conclave" for advice on what to do! Plus, a 13 year-old boy in Wisconsin was arrested for shooting at deputies, a Wisconsin man accused of intentionally running down a family & killing the mother has died in jail, and a couple of companies from North Carolina & Indiana are in trouble for shipping an invasive crayfish species to Wisconsin.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Astros yesterday, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and took a look ahead at tonight's NBA and NHL matchups. Plus, the Cowboys made a trade with the Steelers for George Pickens yesterday.
Elsewhere in sports, the Utah Hockey Club will have a new name moving forward, and the Memphis Redbirds are changing their name next weekend to honor their most popular food item at the ballpark.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and we talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.
Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: "100 men or the gorilla?"
Meanwhile, Brian's question for Jean was "If you could only keep one piece of technology for the rest of your life, which would it be?"
Viral video of an Oregon State Trooper stopping traffic on a busy interstate to help a family of ducks safely cross the road, and a cool story about a woman's friend who set up an "interview process" to date her friend that finally panned out.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the latest TikTok "challenge", how one man is dealing with some squatters in Chicago, a town that got high AF when it's authorities decided to burn a bunch of seized cannabis, a woman who just won a massive settlement after a coworker compared her to Darth Vader, a #FloridaWoman who shoved nachos down her wife's pants, and a couple of people who were busted for prostitution after they were caught banging in broad daylight in a car that was blocking the entrance to a police station.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
Looks like another beautiful day in the Coulee Region.
Got the lawn mowed, bike washed, laundry folded, and a few other things checked off the list yesterday, so today it's all about getting my knees in the breeze after work.
In the news this morning, the former Tommy Bartlett Show land in the Dells has been sold, the WI DNR has suspended burn permits in 30 counties across the state due to an elevated fire danger, WeightWatchers is the latest company to file for bankruptcy, Burger King is facing a lawsuit alleging that the Whopper is smaller than it's advertised, Smokey Robinson is facing accusations of sexual assault from four former employees, and the "Deep Thought" boat in Lake Michigan has finally been removed.
In sports, the Brew Crew won again last night against the Astros, we recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action and took a look at tonight's NBA & NHL schedules. Plus, an update on the death of a reporter at the Super Bowl.
Elsewhere in sports, the winner of the Kentucky Derby will NOT be running in the Preakness, there's a lawsuit involving Shedeur Sanders' fall in the NFL draft, and the Rams apparently got booked into a hotel that was also hosting a "Furry Convention"…not once, but TWICE.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and we picked a winner for "Workforce Wednesday"!
Plus, the latest list of the best states in America, and an early look at some Mother's Day stats & info.
Cool story about a girl who was stuck in the hospital and missed her prom, so the staff decided to throw her a prom at the facility. And check out this woman who loves to brake for goats!
The latest in a long line of animals on the field is a couple of ducks who decided to take in a minor league baseball game recently.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked guy in an airport, a woman in court for feeding her neighbor's cat, a meth-smoking raccoon, a #FloridaMan who married three different women in three different counties, and the "Delco Deucer".
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Hope everyone survived Cinco de Mayo.
I was in bed by about 6:30pm after getting almost no sleep last night due to our late return from Nashville.
Now I'm all caught up on sleep & ready to go.
In the news this morning, the entire police department in Arcadia is gone, there's a recall on tomatoes, nobody injured in a fire at the Pablo Center, a boat capsized off the coast of San Diego and several people are dead or unaccounted for, Skype is no longer a thing, and the Rochester mom in a viral video from last week has now raised over $500,000 in GoFundeMe donations.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Astros last night, we recapped the NBA & NHL action from last night, and we took a look at the upcoming NBA & NHL playoff schedules. The Ravens have cut Justin Tucker and Michigan's head coach is getting suspended for at least two games next season.
Elsewhere in sports, the fan who fell over the wall at the Pirates game is up & walking again, and guess who's got the best selling rookie jersey in the NFL right now?
We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And as we always do on Tuesday mornings, we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
The Big River Rally is coming up in June, so we spoke to Bobby Friss about his upcoming appearance at the event. You can listen to the entire interview here.
The conclave to determine a new Pope starts tomorrow. Meanwhile the now deceased Pope had an outgoing wish that's about to become a reality. And check this donkey that's going viral because it's got two moms!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who broke into a church and pissed in the holy water, a kid who accidentally ordered a bunch of lollipops from Amazon, another idiot who got too close to a crocodile while trying to take a selfie, a robot that tried to beat the shit out of some factory workers, and a kid who tried to drive his younger sister to get some McDonald's.
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Back from Nashville & ready to go!
Brian went to see Metallica in Tennessee over the weekend and spent a good portion of the morning recapping his trip.
In the news this morning, a "missing" Wisconsin woman has been found alive & well after 63 years, T-Pain & the Wisconsin State Fair are in a bit of a dispute, there's some aggressive turkeys on the loose in the Eau Claire area, the voting process for the new Pope starts later this week, and it looks like we might be reopening Alcatraz.
In sports, the Brewers were able to get a win over the Cubs yesterday, the Joey Logano got a win in Texas, and we recapped all the NBA & NHL playoff action from yesterday and took a look at tonight's NBA and NHL schedules.
Elsewhere in sports, an update on the condition of Damian Lillard, Gregg Popovich will no longer be coaching for the Spurs, and the NFL draft is heading to the Nation's capital!
We let you know what's on TV tonight, and we went over some stats & info for Cinco de Mayo!
Plus, a quick, at-home test you can take that can help determine how healthy your brain is. And a new side-effect of taking Ozempic.
Did you see the kid who created an A.I. pill bot to help his grandmother take the correct prescriptions? Also, check out this high school baseball team that helped put out a fire across the street from the field they were playing on.
Check out this "no-look" play by a dad at the Yankees game over the weekend. Nice catch!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who is throwing groceries at his neighbors, an attack at a Dairy Queen, a guy who keeps trying to touch women's feet at home-showings, an idiot who missed his exit on the highway, and a bar in Arizona that made a big oopsie.
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Last day of the week for me…then I'm off to Nashville for Metallication!
The storms in La Crosse weren't nearly as bad as the forecasts were predicting. More rain possible in the area on Thursday.
In the news this morning, a former WI prison warden is ordered to pay a fine in the death of an inmate, Governor Tony Evers announced a new lawsuit against the Trump administration, a judge in Wisconsin has delayed the release of one of the "Slender Man" girls, the WIAA has approved NIL deals for high school students, and a man in Tomah is arrested for attempted homicide.
In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series against the White Sox in Chicago tonight, Damian Lillard tore his achilles and might be out for ALL of next season, a recap of last night's NBA & NHL action, and a look at tonight's playoff schedules.
Elsewhere in sports, some penalties announced by NASCAR following Sunday's race at Talladega, and the Trump administration said that the University of Pennsylvania violated Title IX by allowing a transgender swimmer to compete on the women's team.
We let you know what's on TV today and what's new on New Release Tuesday. And we spoke to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
Plus, a list of things to look forward to in the month of May!
Couple of viral videos from the last few days…one is a mailman who returned some money he found in the driveway of one of the houses on his route, and another is a woman who painted her cousin's nails before she was taken off life support.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bank robber who got busted by his rental car, an inmate who escaped jail with just two days left on his sentence, a baby that nearly bled to death from a circumcision, a family is suing a school district after their child committed suicide, and a neighborhood in Seattle is upset about RAMPANT masturbation in a city park.
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Please be very careful today with the potentially dangerous & disastrous storms heading our way this afternoon & tonight.
In the news this morning, an update on the Wisconsin judge that was arrested on Friday, an update on the storms moving into our area later today, the latest on the vehicle attack in Vancouver over the weekend, and a Wisconsin dentist shot dead over a loud-music dispute.
In sports, the Brewers managed a win yesterday to snap a four-game losing streak, the Bucks lost the game last night against the Pacers and may have lost Damian Lillard for the rest of the playoffs, and a look at the rest of the NBA & NHL scores.
Elsewhere in sports, a recap of yesterday's NASCAR race at Talladega, Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft, the person who pranked Shedeur Sanders during the draft this weekend, and Bill Belichick's GF shutting down questions during an interview.
We discussed a recent Reddit survey about the dumbest reason someone is famous in the US, and we also looked at a study that determined at what age do all of your unhealthy habits catch up with you?
Plus, a couple of dog stories this morning, including a pooch who could sense that his owner had breast cancer, and wiener dog that's been living in the wild for a long time has finally been captured & is going back home to her family.
Some tips for saving room in your fridge, what's on TV, and the world's first ever "sperm race" happened this weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woodpecker that was doing some serious damage to a bunch of vehicles in Massachusetts, a Southwest Airlines passenger who got naked & took a juicy shit on the seat of the plane, a woman who ended up with a snake in her margarita, and a guy who was hiding weed-filled Easter eggs.
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Happy Friday, yo! Busy weekend ahead with a Pat McCurdy show at the Alpine Inn, the 21st Annual Beer, Wine, & Cheese Fest tomorrow, and my 12th wedding anniversary on Sunday.
I think I need a nap.
In the news this morning, the latest on the "Baby Angel" case, a man who brought a gun to a school in Eau Claire yesterday, Drug Take Back Day is happening tomorrow around the state, some possible severe weather could be heading our way on Monday, and some new food items available at the Fiserv Forum during the Bucks playoff run.
In sports, the Brewers blew it against the Giants last night and held a closed-door meeting after the game to try & figure things out. We talked about the top picks in last night's NFL Draft from Green Bay, WI. And we discussed the Packers' pick at #23. Plus, the scores from yesterday's NBA & NHL games, and a look ahead at tonight's slate of playoff action in both the NBA & NHL.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are down 0-2 to the Pacers in their first round series, but decided that yesterday was the best time to announce that they are extending their GM's contract. And Katherine Legge is calling out people for sending her death threats on social media.
Doc joined us to talk racing just after 8am this morning thanks to County Materials in Holmen. We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music releases you might want to check out.
Funny video going viral of a Great Dane who's not too pleased with his vet, and another video went viral of a girl who was just looking for some feedback on her prom dress but got a lot more than she asked for in return.
America's latest "health risk" is in the form of paper receipts! EVERYONE PANIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check out this 5 Hour Energy/hot sauce collab with Taco John's. I think I'll pass.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a manager at a Sonic restaurant that gave a gummie to an underage employee, a new scratch-n-sniff billboard in NYC, a woman in North Carolina who stole over $13,000 worth of merchandise from a couple of Bath & Body stores in the area, a kid who tried to poison his mother by pouring bleach in her milk, another reason to avoid flying, Bonnie Blue turning down an offer to make some money, and another teacher who got fired for being on OnlyFans.
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Looks like rain arrives around noon today & continues through the evening & overnight.
Lawn is going to be an absolute jungle by Saturday!
And speaking of lawns, we checked in to make sure you're mowing correctly.
In the news this morning, a guilty verdict for a La Crosse man who forced a woman into prostitution to repay her debt to him, an update on the suspended commander at Fort McCoy, the WI DOT has revoked a bunch of licenses for car dealerships throughout the state, and more info on the NFL draft in Green Bay this weekend.
In sports, the Brew Crew dropped another one to the Giants last night, the NBA playoffs continued, and the NHL playoffs also kept chugging along.
Sad news out of the NFL as Bears legend and football Hall of Famer Steve "Mongo" McMichael passed away yesterday after battling ALS.
Elsewhere in sports, we took a look at the upcoming schedule for the NBA & NHL playoffs, and we talked about Faith Kipyegon attempting to break the 4-minute mile barrier. Good luck, yo!
Today is "National Pigs in a Blanket Day", so celebrate with some weenies in a crescent roll!
We let you know what's on the boob tube today/tonight and talked about the upcoming Pee Wee Herman documentary. Plus, a cool story about a good Samaritan that helped a fellow runner during the Boston Marathon on Monday.
It is "Hypothetical Thursday" today, and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could experience any natural disaster & live, which one would you choose?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could cure cancer by pressing a button, but one random person would have to die, would you do it?"
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715, and a former tennis legend is now trying out pickleball.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some people trapped in a driverless car, a #FloridaMan who trapped a gator in a trash can, an update on the drunk postal worker that we talked about yesterday, a mortician in Texas who was allegedly experimenting on bodies, a fight between two strippers from rival clubs, and another educator running a student "Fight Club" at school.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
Slight chance of some rain today…but it looks more likely tomorrow.
In the news this morning, the latest on the Pope, including the possibility that the next Pope could be an American. Plus, the FDA announces a ban on a food dye, certain Walmarts are locking up steaks again, former MN Senator Eichorn plead "not guilty", and a lottery official in Texas has resigned after multiple investigations.
In sports, the Brewers cruised to a win over the Giants last night, the Bucks lost again to the Pacers, and a look at the rest of the NBA & NHL scoreboards from last night's games.
Elsewhere in sports, the upcoming schedule for the playoffs in the NBA and NHL, the NFL draft gets underway tomorrow night from Green Bay, and TCU & UNC are playing the 2026 season opener in Ireland.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and had an interesting conversation about Steve Buscemi's character from "The Big Lebowski".
In case you were unaware, he gets killed in the movie…and speaking of character deaths, we also discussed a list of the most shocking TV character deaths of all time.
Remember Buford the dog from last week? He helped save a toddler that wandered several miles away from home. Well…he's getting showered with gifts by people from all over. And in other dog-related news, a bunch of firefighters in North Carolina were called-in to rescue a puppy that had fallen into a storm drain.
Not ground-breaking news, but older people keep a running tab on things that they think the younger generation cannot or will not do…including some common skills that they think Gen-Z lacks.
Today is "Administrative Professionals Day", so if you've got a dedicated & hard-working person in your office, make sure you thank them today! It's also "World Book Day", so we looked at the results of a study about our reading habits.
Did you see the seagull at the Cubs game on Easter? Looks like the Lord blessed the bird with a mouth-ful of wiener.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan that attacked an 11 year-old who he accused of egging his apartment, a couple of brothers that got arrested and are being charged with child porn & sex with a cow, a man in Texas who killed his own mother while trying to perform an exorcism on her, and a postal worker in #Florida who stopped at a house party while on her route.
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Some light rain this morning. Looking forward to temps in the 70's the next few days. Just hope it dries out a bit so I can get the bike out.
In the news this morning, the latest on the death of the Pope, including the cause of death, some interesting facts about his life, and the flags in Wisconsin will be at half-staff in honor of his passing. Also in the news, a pork product recall, a well-known bull elk was shot & killed in Black River Falls, and a strip club in Dodge County is now going to be a place of worship.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Giants last night, the Bucks take on the Pacers tonight for game two of that series, and a recap of last night's NBA playoff games along with the scores from last night's NHL playoff action.
Elsewhere in sports, a look ahead to tonight's NBA & NHL schedules, Cooper Flagg officially declaring for the NBA draft, and Shannon Sharpe getting accused of sexual assault.
We let you know what's on TV tonight along with what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
Cool story about the world's oldest penguin, and an 83 year-old woman just checked something off her bucket list!
Have you ever felt like you got abducted by aliens? A guy who claims he was abducted has a list of things to look out for that might be signs you were also beamed-up by little green men.
Today is Earth Day, so we took a look at some stats & info and ways to help out.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a vandal in California who cut down a bunch of trees in downtown LA, a very bizarre interview with a couple of twins in Australia, a mayor in California with a very unique suggestion for dealing with the homeless problem in his city, a woman who abducted her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend, and a #Florida woman who held a fight club in a class where she was the substitute teacher.
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Easter has come & gone and I've got a bunch of leftover ham. Definitely gonna have some for dinner tonight, along with some ham sammiches all this week.
The big news this morning was the death of the Pope. Also in the news, a recall on North Face boots, a reminder that the deadline to get your REALID is fast approaching, a deadly plane crash in IL, and the return of an actual astronaut.
In sports, the Brewers stole ALL the bases yesterday during the win against the A's, and the Bucks got shellacked on Saturday by the Pacers in game one of that series. We also looked at the rest of the NBA & NHL playoff action from this weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, the NFL draft is coming up later this week from Green Bay, the US Women's hockey just beat Canada in the World Championships, and a recap of WrestleMania 41!
Cool story about a bomb squad that created an Easter egg hunt for kids who are visually impared.
After a recent video on TikTok, we attempted to count how many screens we have in our houses. And do you ever feel like your job is meaningless? You aren't alone.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who claims that squirrels are destroying her vehicle, some police officers got caught playing a DIY version of "Bingo" while on duty, a guy set a few of his sex toys on fire in his backyard, and a guy who had his eye poked out & his jaw broken by a stranger.
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Holy thunder & lightning last night! Not sure if you heard/saw any of it, but the puppy DEFINITELY woke up during the storm, which woke me up…and now I need a nap.
I always need a nap, though.
It's Easter weekend, with the holiday on Sunday. Looking forward to some ham & scalloped potatoes!
In honor of the holiday, we took a look at a bunch of Easter stats & info, including the top candy for each state.
Sunday is also 4/20, so we also discussed some interesting results from a recent study on marijuana use.
In the news this morning, a bond reduction for a shooting suspect in La Crosse, charges for a man who was involved in a police chase in Eau Claire, a meeting about uncounted ballots in Madison turned into a shouting match, and a deadly shooting at Florida State University yesterday afternoon.
In sports, the Brewers begin a series against the A's tonight, the Bucks start their playoff run tomorrow against the Pacers while the NBA play-in tournament wraps up tonight. The NHL playoffs begin this weekend, and Aaron Rodgers discussed his free agency with Pat McAfee.
Elsewhere in sports, Lee Corso is retiring, the NCAA has updated it's rules regarding timeouts, and Artemi Panarin was accused of sexual assault by a former Rangers employee.
Cool story about a Taco Bell employee who got a full ride at college thanks to a scholarship from the company. And another cool story about a group of painters that helped a woman that's fighting cancer.
We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we talked racing with Doc thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the state flag of Virginia, a city in #Florida getting rid of Spring Break, a guy who pulled a gun in a comic book store, a woman who got barfed on during a flight, a RoboCop in Thailand, and an OnlyFans girl who pisses on EVERYTHING.
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Happy "National High Five Day"! Dish them out at work & at home!
Looking like some rain and possible thunderstorms during the overnight into tomorrow morning.
In the news this morning, the man who allegedly abducted Sophia Franklin is being extradited to Wisconsin after being arrested in Nebraska, Zoom went down for several hours yesterday, Fyre Fest 2 is officially "postponed", an in-home daycare worker in Trempealeau has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse, there was a gas leak at the Onalaska Middle school yesterday, and a new Brett Favre documentary coming to Netflix in May.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Tigers yesterday afternoon for another series win, the Heat beat the Bulls and the Mavs beat the Kings last night in the NBA Play-In tourney, and a starting offensive tackle for the WI Badgers is out for the season with an ACL tear.
Elsewhere in sports, an MLB ump got drilled last night, the Savannah Bananas are finally going to be on national TV, and Kris Letang had successful heart surgery.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked about some smart things to do with your tax refund(assuming you're getting one).
Plus, a missing toddler who was found by a dog named Buford, and a local bookstore that got some much-needed help from some residents to help move to their new location.
It's "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only watch movies or TV shows for the rest of your life, which would you choose?"
Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "
In case you missed it, McDonald's is bringing back Snack Wraps sometime later this year, Pringles & Miller Lite teamed up for a few new flavors, and Kahlúa wants you to drink an espresso martini out of a "glass" made from chocolate.
Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and the allegedly smelly French tennis player responded to a request that she put on some deodorant.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bride-to-be who was late for her own wedding, a rabbit that apparently got sucked into an airplane engine and forced it to make an emergency landing, police in Washington state are asking for people to come down to the station & smoke some weed, and a #FloridaMan who stabbed a woman at a grocery store after she complained about his kid's behavior.
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I'm giving this cough until the end of the week and then I might need to go into the minute clinic and see about some 'scrips.
It's gotten better, but I can't seem to shake it completely.
Needless to say, it's "Workforce Wednesday" today, so let's get over that hump!
Lots of stuff in the news this morning, including the death of legendary game show host - Wink Martindale, a deadly crash in Eau Claire yesterday, the search for a missing boater in the Dells continues, several programs are being cut in the Prairie du Chien school district, the Northern Lights might be visible tonight in Wisconsin, and a Kwik Trip in Kaukauna just sold a winning lottery ticket!
In sports, a recap of last night's NBA play-in tournament games and a look ahead at tonight's schedule. Plus, the Brewers shutout the Tigers last night, and Damian Lillard is still recovering from the blood clots in his leg and will likely miss the entire first round of the playoffs.
Elsewhere in sports, the game between the Red Sox & Rays last night got delayed by a very annoying sound, a tennis player accused her opponent of not wearing deodorant, and the scumbag who killed the Gaudreau brothers tried to have the charges dropped.
Today is "National Banana Day" and eating them is certainly good for your health. So is exercise. But if you're not into spending a few hours at the gym, there's a new health hack that might be right up your alley.
Yesterday, we talked about a police officer from Philly who saved a five year-old who managed to get on the roof of his house, and today it's a story about a dog that got trapped on the roof of a home. Plus a marathon pickleball game that raised a bunch of money for charity.
Having trouble waking up? Feeling groggy & grouchy in the morning? There's a new "perfect" way to wake up, apparently.
A receipt is going viral for a "bitching fee" that was added because the customer received an incorrect order.
We continued to talk about Spring cleaning this morning…moving from the house to the garage.
Did you see the Braves sideline reporter who asked a young lady for her phone number during a recent game? Well, the internet has BIG feelings about his actions.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who married a river, a guy who called in a bomb threat hoax for a cruise ship, a woman who took a big shit in a beer cave, a guy in Scotland who had a LEGO piece stuck in his ear for 20 years, and a #FloridaWoman who tried selling human remains on Facebook marketplace.
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A rainy start to the day…some sun later this afternoon.
Today is Tax Day, so hopefully you got all the appropriate forms and remembered to put a stamp on that envelope.
We went over a list of deals you can take advantage of today, along with some other stats & info on Tax day.
Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to recap his trip to Iceland and talk Wisconsin sports!
In the news this morning, the municipal clerk in Madison who's being investigated for missing ballots has resigned, the DNR has suspended burn permits in 24 counties in the state, an all-female crew went to "space" yesterday aboard Blue Origin, and the Trump administration is freezing $2.2 billion in funding to Harvard University.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Tigers last night, Paige Bueckers went #1 in the WNBA draft, and the NBA Playoffs kick off tonight with the play-in tourney tonight.
Elsewhere in sports, you can now check out a Joe Mauer statue outside Target Field, Aaron Judge will be the Captain for Team American in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and Vice President JD Vance almost destroyed the Ohio State College Football National Championship trophy yesterday during the team's White House visit.
A pet turtle that went missing during a tornado has been found & returned home safely, a Philly police officer is in the news for saving a five year-old kid who wandered onto the roof of his house, and a woman is walking across the country to raise money & awareness for Alzheimer's.
Talked about what's on TV tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man running around a Disney park, a woman who pretended to be mute for sixteen years to collect disability benefits, a man who vandalized a woman's home & vehicle a YEAR after they were involved in a vehicular accident, a mom who left her daughter in her car after she drunkenly crashed into an irrigation canal, and a #FloridaMan who shot himself to try & gain sympathy from a female coworker.
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Welcome back to work!
Decent weekend, even though it rained for a bit yesterday. Hopefully it was productive & relaxing.
In the news this morning, the latest on Nikita Casap & his assassination plot, a teenager in Price County who was a person of interest in the deaths of two adults has been found dead, a pet food recall that includes Wisconsin, the death of actor Nicky Katt who was in "Dazed & Confused" and "Boiler Room", and the updated death toll from the roof collapse at that nightclub in the Dominican Republic.
In sports, the Brewers dropped two out of three to the D-Backs in Arizona over the weekend, the Bucks finish the regular season with an eight-game winning streak & secure the #5 spot in the Eastern Conference, Rory McIlroy won the Masters yesterday, and UFC 314 is in the books & Paddy The Baddie is still undefeated in the UFC.
Elsewhere in sports, results from yesterday's NASCAR race at Bristol, the outcome of the Frozen Four, and a wild finish for the Texas A&M baseball team. Plus, have you seen this bush league move by the Oakland A's after a player got injured?
We talked about what's on TV tonight and we looked at a list of the strangest items left in unclaimed baggage over the last year.
Plus, a baby walrus that is going viral…and a couple that have adopted several children with severe medical needs/challenges.
Also, do you find it difficult to hear when you're in a crowded bar or restaurant? Here's a tip to assist in hearing more clearly.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had people riding horses in a Walmart, sperm racing, a gum that could help prevent flu & herpes infections, a #FloridaMan named "Ed Cocaine" who attacked a Subway employee, another #FloridaMan who threw bottles of his piss after being turned down at a job interview, a nurse from MN who allegedly grabbed a flight attendant's crotch, a guy who blamed his car crash on his Crocs, and a pastor who thinks the airport scanners will turn you gay.
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The weekend has finally arrived.
And I'm still not 100%. Feeling a bit better than yesterday, but still coughing up chunky phlegm and dealing with stuffy sinus issues.
Blech.
Maybe some time outside in the warmer temps this weekend will help.
Normally on a Friday, Doc would join us by phone, but with Jean in Nashville, he decided to join me in the studio this morning for the entire show, including his weekly Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
In the news this morning, a deadly helicopter crash in New York yesterday, bridge inspections in the Eau Claire area begin next week, Wisconsin school districts will not be complying with a directive from the Trump administration to eliminate DEI programs, Democratic Party Chair Ben Wikler will not run for reelection, road construction on I-90/94 near the Dells begins next week, and Publishers Clearing House is filing for bankruptcy.
In sports, the Brewers lost to the Rockies yesterday, but the Bucks got their sixth win in a row last night by beating the Pelicans. Day one of the Masters ended yesterday with Justin Rose in the lead, Alexander Ovechkin got a hero's welcome in Washington last night, and a few NFL refs have been demoted by the league.
Elsewhere in sports, a golfer at the Masters was caught peeing in a creek on the course during play, and a bunch of new & mixed-gender events are coming to the LA Olympics in 2028.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And check out these heroic state troopers who were able to locate a missing child by helicopter.
In the most obvious news of all time, whacking off before bed can help you have a better night's sleep.
Tomorrow is "National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day", so we discussed some stats on one of our favorite sammies. And in other food news, a restaurant in South Carolina has a S'mores/Oyster hybrid on it's menu. Sounds disgusting.
Betty White lived a very long time and most of us know that a daily hot dog was one of her secrets to a long life. But apparently, she also admitted that some vodka & chocolate cake in the morning might have helped.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DUI in Iowa involving some construction equipment, a guy in China who loved sniffing his smelly socks so much that he developed a lung infection, a woman who called AAA to fix her flat tire after the cops used spike-strips on her car during a high speed chase, an assistant principal who got a foot massage from a student, and a former judge who shot her ex-husband AND her ex-boyfriend.
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Woke up this morning, still sick.
Ugh. So much coughing! Hopefully another restful day & one more good night's sleep and I'll be back to normal by the weekend.
In the news this morning, Western Wisconsin fire departments are going to be installing free smoke detectors, the La Crosse County committee is holding off on selling land to Country Boom, a St. Croix Country Assistant District Attorney is in trouble for threatening some judges, and a bunch of Tostitos chips are being recalled.
In sports, the Brewers destroyed the Rockies last night, the Bucks take on the Pelicans tonight, Ja Morant has moved on from his finger-gun celebration, and Cody Bellinger of the Yankees is giving up chicken wings for the foreseeable future. And did you see Rory McIlroy's daughter, Poppy, with the putt yesterday?
Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the other major records that could be broken now that Ovechkin passed Gretzky…and speaking of Gretzky, the Rolls Royce he got as a gift for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time NHL goals list is up for auction.
Wild story & video footage from California yesterday where the wife of Weezer's bassist was shot & arrested by police.
Office Cora joined me to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715 and to play a round of "Hypothetical Thursday".
My question for her was: If you could only have one for the rest of your life, would you choose meat or veggies?
Her question for me was: What superpower would you choose?
Another day, another lost dog reunited with it's owner thanks to the kindness & generosity of others. And a student helped to save a teacher's life after they collapsed.
Have you ever worked at a job with background music? Apparently it can be VERY detrimental to your mental health and your productivity at work. Go figure.
A new study found that having a pet makes you as happy as earning an extra $90k/year.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a driver-less car got stuck in a Chik-Fil-A drive thru after it malfunctioned, an emergency dispatcher in Georgia is being investigated for ordering some breakfast from McDonald's while on a 911 call, a bunch of pallbearers fell into the burial hole at a cemetery, a mother in Texas who was accused of driving while drunk told the cops that she was on the way to pick up her five-month-old baby…but the baby was already in her backseat, and a foster mom is under investigation for allegedly trying to trade one of her foster kids for an exotic monkey.
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Day one without Jean this week. She's on her way to Nashville with her daughters & some listeners on a bus trip.
Helping you over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with a shot at freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston.
In the news this morning, a teacher's aid in the Osceola School district was sentenced in prison for repeated sexual assault of a child, Green Bay & the surrounding communities continue to get ready for the NFL draft, the UPS facility in Holmen is closing, a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic has killed & injured multiple people, Jean-Claude Van Damme is finally speaking out about allegations of sex-trafficking against him, and Jon Bon Jovi is fighting with a New Jersey Mayor.
In sports, the Bucks had a massive comeback win over the T-Wolves last night, the Brewers scored a nice win over the Rockies in Colorado last night, and a scary injury on the court last night involving Jaylen Wells of the Memphis Grizzlies. Also, the NCAA men's tournament just came to an end, and even though they didn't win the tourney, Duke is an early favorite to win it all next year.
Elsewhere in sports, Johnny Gaudreau's widow just gave birth to their third child, and the Carolina Panthers are going to try and turn a basketball player into a football player.
Speaking of children being born, check out this hilarious interview with a mom & dad who had a child who arrived a bit early this month.
Uber updated their list of the weirdest things that have been left behind by passengers, and seafood towers might get replaced by the more affordable "Hot Dog Tower" this summer…and I'm here for it.
The Kentucky Derby is a couple of weeks away, and a Wisconsin company has made the "Fromaginator" hat to commemorate the event.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a man in Kentucky is under arrest for running around naked on the highway, an Easter bunny at a mall got assaulted by some teenagers, a #FloridaMan got busted for being drunk & disorderly at an Applebee's, and a NJ woman who tried to pay a Tinder date to kill her ex-boyfriend AND his daughter!
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Another "meh" day in the 608.
Jean's last day for the week as she's heading to Nashville tomorrow on a bus trip with her daughters and some listeners.
In the news this morning, another Ford recall on over 105,000 vehicles, a former Wisconsin Supreme Court justice has surrendered his law license, a bunch of glass doors & windows in downtown La Crosse were smashed last week, and the Brewers officially released the info on Uecker Day at Miller Park later this season.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & what's on TV tonight.
Grant Bilse is in Iceland this week, so we didn't get a call from him today.
But we did talk about last night's NCAA men's National Championship game, the Bucks & Brewers both playing tonight, and the new commits for the WI Badgers basketball team.
Elsewhere in sports, Packers President Mark Murhpy is confident that the "tush push" will eventually get banned by the NFL, an assistant GM with the Detroit Tigers got fired for sending pics of his wiener to some female staffers, and a California man is in big trouble for selling fraudulent memorabilia.
Brian's leaving later this month to see Metallica in Nashville, and he might be donating some blood while in Music City after the band teamed up with the Red Cross to run blood drives in the cities they are touring in.
Cool story about a dog that's been missing for FIVE years that just recently got reunited with it's owner thanks to some frat bros.
Spring cleaning isn't just for your closets and kitchens…maybe you should be looking at doing a digital cleaning this Spring?
And in case you've been living under a rock, we had the latest on the #Florida fishing charter captain who went viral late last week.
In New Mexico, criminal charges have been filed for a JV baseball player who allegedly urinated in an opposing team's water jug.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people's faith in ChatGPT, a massage that caused a stroke, a bunch of kids that shoved their younger brother into a claw machine, a #Florida McDonald's employee who assaulted a customer over some ranch dressing, and a guy in Texas who burned his girlfriend with soup.
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Happy Monday, yo!
We've got much warmer temps headed our way later this week. Definitely see a firepit in my future this weekend.
In the news this morning, a recall on Johnsonville Brats, the construction on Highway 16 begins this week, authorities are still looking for one of the two missing boaters in the Dells, a woman who is serving a life sentence for killing & dismembering a man in 2022 violently attacked her attorney in court the other day, and a the popular "Torpedo Bats" are keeping Dingbat Bats in Verona busier than normal.
In sports, the Bucks beat the Pelicans yesterday for their 4th straight win and are also in the playoffs, the Brewers took three out of four from the Reds this weekend, the UConn women's basketball team won it's 12th National Championship over the weekend, and the men's National Championship game is tonight on CBS.
Elsewhere in sports, Alexander Ovechkin finally passed Wayne Gretzky yesterday with his 895th career goal, Denny Hamlin got a win yesterday in the throwback paint schemes, and Vlad Guerrero Jr. is getting PAID by the Blue Jays.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and played a shower-edition of "Who'd You Rather?"
Plus, a very sad cat was reunited with it's original owner, and a kid had some random strangers help him celebrate his 8th birthday while at a park.
Today is National Beer Day, so we looked at what states have the cheapest cases of beer, and
A recent survey found that one out of every fifty people think they could beat a horse in a 100-meter dash. As if.
Check out this parachutist who got stuck on the roof of a stadium while trying to deliver the game ball for a rugby match. Luckily, he wasn't injured in the accident.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man in a Dollar Store, a guy who got an odd parking ticket, a man named "Speedy Gonzalez" who has robbed multiple Walmarts, a dude who had his emotional support tigers seized by law enforcement, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for banging in a graveyard.
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Friday is finally here! It's time for some beers and no work for a couple of days.
In the news this morning, the latest on Sophia Franklin, a recall on breakfast sandwiches, a police chase in Eau Claire, a warning about traveling to the Bahamas, and a deadly stabbing at a track meet in Texas.
In sports, the Brewers beat the Reds yesterday, the Bucks won again last night, Chattanooga beat UC Irvine for the NIT Championship, and March Madness continues tonight with the women's Final Four, and tomorrow with the men's Final Four.
Elsewhere in sports, Ja Morant was warned by the NBA about his "finger guns" and he apparently doesn't care about the warning, a new lawsuit against Michigan, and a fencer is disqualified for refusing to compete against a transgender opponent.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. Plus, the director of the original "Naked Gun" film isn't a fan of the new reboot after seeing the trailer get released yesterday.
Apparently, the number one war to relieve stress is by dancing. I always thought it was having sex. Who knew?
And we ran out of time to talk about this yesterday, but 12% of people do NOT bring leftovers home after dining out.
The Guinness World Record for the most pull ups in 24 hours is back on American soil thanks to a dude from Utah, and a nearly 100 year-old tortoise is finally becoming a mom for the first time.
Doc joined us at 8:15am for his weekly Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen…and a special guest stopped by to say hello to him!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who attempted to steal a Cybertruck while on a test drive, a guy who was arrested after he stole his ex's pet chicken, another #FloridaMan who assaulted a woman at a kid's lemonade stand, a man who got busted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers with some drugs hidden in his ass, and another fake doctor is in big trouble after a woman went to him to have her butt implants removed.
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Welcome to another dreary Thursday with clouds in the forecast and a high of just 50°.
Thankfully, it's Friday tomorrow!
Kicked things off with some good news for once…as it appears the two-month search for Sophia Franklin has come to an end after she was reportedly found safe! In other news, a UW-Eau Claire faculty member who was involved in an on-campus incident earlier this week has now stepped down as the Chair of the Pablo Confluence Board. Also, voter turnout in La Crosse was rather high for this week's elections, the Marshfield Clinic is once again asking for your ticks, and Jean Claude Van-Damme has been accused of sex trafficking.
In sports, the Brewers got a walk-off bunt victory over the Royals yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal last night to pull within two of tying Gretzky's record, and March Madness fires back up tomorrow night & continues through the weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks are in Philly tonight to take on the 76ers, Carmelo Anthony is headed to the basketball Hall of Fame, Bucknell University is being sued by the parents of a deceased football player, the NBA is looking into Ja Morant's "finger-guns" gesture, and the Timberwolves are set to be sold to A-Rod & his investors.
We talked to Office Cora this morning to see what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and we had another round of hypothetical questions for one another on "Hypothetical Thursday".
Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could go back in time & correct something or undo something...what would it be?"
Brian's questions for Jean was: "Make a rock & roll super group"
Much like the river by the old Northside Shopko location, a small town in Minnesota is flooded with bald eagles right now, and a teen is being called a hero after saving a woman & two children from a house fire last week.
A couple of interesting surveys about bathrooms, including the worst types of bathrooms to use while traveling, and whether or not major changes are coming to public restrooms.
Do you always take your leftovers home from restaurants when you eat out? Apparently, 12% of people don't.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former principal in #Florida who's been accused of hosting underage parties at his house, a guy who robbed a store with a machete, a #FloridaMan who got drunk on a beach and exposed himself, a mayor in North Dakota texting a video of himself whackin-off at work to the wrong person, and a toddler in England accidentally ate his grandfather's ashes.
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It's Hump Day…so you know what that means!
Freebies from the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston.
You can always sign up at RockMornings.com
The news this morning dominated by the election results in Wisconsin, including the Mayoral race in La Crosse, the state Supreme Court outcome, Wisconsin's top education official getting re-elected, a voter ID requirement, and a faculty member at UW-Eau Claire on leave after an incident on campus involving Republican supporters. Plus, the sad news of Val Kilmer's passing yesterday, and a recall on liquid eggs.
In sports, both the Bucks & Brewers ended multi-game losing streaks yesterday…and Alexander Ovechkin scored career goal 891 last night to get within four of passing Gretzky. Also, some big changes coming to the NFL next season.
Elsewhere in sports, NASCAR handed down a pretty significant fine to one of it's XFinity teams, the NBA suspended five players after a dust-up during the T-Wolves/Pistons game over the weekend, and we are going to get more football on Christmas this coming season.
We talked about what's on TV tonight, and about the ever-expanding John Wick universe.
In dog-related news, a small pooch was recently rescued from a very cold river and the search is on to find it's owners, and a wiener dog in Australia somehow managed to survive in the wild for 18 months before being seen by wildlife officials.
Discussed a list of the "Top 10 Jobs for Introverts", and also talked about some of the big companies that pulled April Fools pranks yesterday.
Have you seen Kid Rock's version of the White House? It's even got a gold urinal!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pregnant bank robber, a bunch of stolen meat, an update on the man who was held captive for the last two decades by his stepmother, and an Island Boy got arrested.
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After taking yesterday off to host a bus to the Brewers home opener, we are both back in the studio & ready for a nice, short, 4-day work week.
Kicked things off this morning with some election news as we head to the polls today, plus a drug bust in Black River Falls over the weekend, and the Wisconsin Beef Council's Elite 8 Burgers from around the state.
In sports, the Brewers got shellacked AGAIN yesterday…this time by the visiting Kansas City Royals, the Bucks look to finish the season strong starting at home tonight against the Suns, and the NCAA men's & women's Final Fours are set!
Elsewhere in sports, everyone is talking about torpedo bats! Jurickson Profar got suspended by MLB for 80 games, and former NFL player, Richard Sherman, had his home robbed at gunpoint while family members were in the house.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am!
Cool story about a couple of neighbors who've lived next to each other for almost 40 years and share a birthday.
Today is the first of the month, so we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in April…and since it's also "April Fool's Day", we took a gander at a list of some harmless pranks people have pulled on their significant other.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a criminal involved in a high-speed chase who stopped to put air in his tires, a man in Utah who walked into a restaurant with no clothing on and "flexing aggressively" towards other customers, a #FloridaWoman who allegedly assaulted someone with a conch, and a guy in India who would poop his pants in order to avoid being captured by police!
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Holy thunderstorms, Batman!
The sky was lit-up during the overnight with lightning and rain cleaned up some of that sand on the roads. But clearing up for a beautiful Friday afternoon with high temps in the upper-70's!
Unfortunately, it's going to crash back into the 40's this weekend with some snow possible.
In the news this morning, a sentencing in a 50 year cold case in Dunn County, Elon Musk paid a man in Green Bay $1 million for signing a petition, around 60 Macy's stores will be closing soon, Governor Tony Evers launched a job portal for federal workers who got fired under the Trump administration, and a teacher in Wauwatosa is in some hot water after an email from 2023 surfaced where she referred to an eighth grader as a "hooker".
In sports, the Brewers kicked off the regular season with a 4-2 loss to the Yankees in New York yesterday, the Bucks are back at home tonight against the Knicks, and the men's Sweet 16 kicked off last night. The men's & women's Sweet 16 continues tonight.
Elsewhere in sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver finally admitted that this year's All-Star Game was an unmitigated disaster and that the league is going "back to the drawing board".
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And Doc joined us at 8:15am for the Racing Report, courtesy of County Materials in Holmen.
A new ice cream is set to hit grocery store shelves that apparently tastes like breast milk, without using any actual breast milk.
The FBI has recognized three young girls in the Seattle area who helped stop an attempted kidnapping last year…and check out this eighth grader who invented a seizure-detection device for her grandmother! Talk about a bright future!
ICYMI, Hard Mt. Dew Code Red is coming out sometime this year and they're running a contest to "Save the Redheads". Also, Instacart is adding a new feature to help with poor substitutions when the item you ordered isn't available.
If you're looking for a side hustle, there are "loyalty testers" out there who apparently get paid to lure people in committed relationships into cheating on their partner.
And not that you need a reason/excuse to go on a vacation, but we talked about some signs that it might be time to take a few days off work.
We talked last week about some of the new food items at Miller Park this year...and today we discussed some of the other interesting food offerings throughout the rest of the league in 2025.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot in California who broke into someone's house to commit a robbery while wearing an ankle monitor, a Michigan resident who died after receiving an organ transplant that was infected with rabies, a "cat butt" video game, a police chief that's accused of turning his station into something out of "Animal House", and a plumber that re-clogged a pipe after a restaurant refused to pay it's bill!
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80° tomorrow. 42° and snow on Monday.
Welcome to the Midwest.
It's the unofficial start to the weekend today and in the news this morning, a bunch of Kohl's locations will close this weekend throughout the country, new Mega Millions rules are coming that will increase the minimum jackpot, Dollar Tree is selling off Family Dollar, a popular shampoo is being recalled because it might contain bacteria, and a La Crosse man is facing several counts of possession of child pornography.
In sports, the Bucks wrapped up their 5-game road trip with a loss in Denver, Major League Baseball's regular season OFFICIALLY starts today, the Sweet 16 kicks off tonight on CBS and you could score some free tots thanks to a kid on BYU, and the White Sox are already setting records!
Elsewhere in sports, the Jordan rookie jersey just sold for a bunch of money, JJ Watt is going to be moving up the ladder at CBS this coming NFL season, and this might be the best cycle ever in baseball.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight and talked about the MCU unveiling of the "Avengers: Doomsday" cast. Plus, a live-action Scooby-Doo series is coming to Netflix!
Talked to Office Cora this morning to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715, and we played another round of "Hypothetical Thursday".
Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could uninvent one thing, what would it be & why?"
Jean's question for Brian was: "If you won the lottery, what thing about your life wouldn't change?"
Have you heard about these self-chilling cans? Talk about a game-changer!
If you aren't totally sick of brackets yet, check out this tournament of hibernating bears that's being run by an animal charity. And speaking of animals, there's a new "World's Shortest Goat"
Times are tough for a lot of people in America, so one metro driver in Philly has taken it upon herself to try & cheer residents up with "Tracy's Trolley"
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Milwaukee who was spiking a co-worker's soda with Super Glue, three teenagers who tried to kill their own mother after she turned off the WiFi at home, a kid in Kansas who told his babysitter that there was a monster under his bed…and the babysitter ended up finding a man under the kid's bed, and employees at a juvenile detention center in California are under investigation for "gladiator fights" between some of the inmates.
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Happy Hump Day, everyone! The weather continuing to improve today & tomorrow before getting close to 70° on Friday.
In the news this morning, the 23 & Me website crashed yesterday after everyone tried to delete their info from the site after the company announced it was filing for bankruptcy, there's a recall in Wisconsin on Coca-Cola, and Ford has also issued a recall on certain models. Plus, Jersey Mike's "Day of Giving" is today & stores in Wisconsin will be donating 100% of their profits to the Special Olympics of WI. And the two escaped river otters are still on the loose in the Green Bay area.
In sports, the Bucks wrap up their west-coast road trip tonight in Denver, and they'll be without Damian Lillard for the foreseeable future as he deals with blood clots in his legs. Alexander Ovechkin scored last night and is now just six goals away from passing Gretzky. Both the men's March Madness tourney & Major League Baseball's regular season are on TV tomorrow!
Elsewhere in sports, some NFL roster moves including Russell Wilson to the Giants, and Stefon Diggs to the Patriots. Plus, J.J. McCarthy hasn't been told that he'll be the starting QB for the Vikings yet. And the reporter who recorded the Dan Hurley rant last weekend has finally received an apology from the UConn employee who threatened him for uploading the video.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about the seven things your guests will notice if they aren't clean.
A pilot that went missing in Alaska was found alive thanks to some help from other local pilots.
Recent poll found that 2/3rds of Americans want their childhood products to make a come-back.
The Olympics will take place in Australia in 2032, and apparently the rowers might have to deal with crocs in the water!
The state of North Carolina is looking to pass the "Ric Flair Act" and establish a wrestling Hall of Fame in the future.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who left her kids in a hot car while she swapped barcodes in a Walmart, a hotel employee in Scotland accused of stealing money from the wedding cards of a bride & groom staying in the hotel, Texas might require an ID to purchase a sex toy online, another #FloridaWoman who robbed a Dairy Queen at gunpoint and only made off with $1.50 in cash, and a woman who drowned her own dog in an airport bathroom.
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Sure, today's going to be decent, but I'm looking at 69° on Friday and getting ready for a ride!
Weather will definitely be better later this week.
In the news this morning, a possible recall may be coming for thousands of Ford F-150 trucks, 23 & Me is filing for bankruptcy, a nurse in Monroe County is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a patient, a new craft beer festival is coming to the Wisconsin Dells, and the former Minnesota Senator accused of soliciting a minor for prostitution is staying in jail for now.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Suns last night, MLB opening day is just a few sleeps away, JuJu Watkins is out for the rest of the season with a leg injury, and the men's March Madness Sweet 16 kicks off on Thursday.
Elsewhere in sports, now that a bunch of teams have been eliminated from the tournament, college basketball coaches are heading all over the place for a new gig. And the Hulkster is losing massive amounts of popularity, apparently.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show now that he's back from his trip to Mexico.
Is your home full of dust? Here's five tips to help clean things up a bit this Spring.
Are you a fan of Fireball? Are you over 90 years old? Well, you could win a "lifetime supply" of the whisky.
Have you heard of the term "Boomerasking"?? It has little to do with someone's age, but more to do with wanting to talk about yourself, rather than listen to someone else's story.
These videos always get me in the #Feels…a retired Military K-9 & his Army Veteran handler were recently reunited and the clips are emotional! Plus, a funny story about a goat & a kangaroo that worked together to escape the farm.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who ran over a bicyclist on her way to a golf lesson, an elementary school teacher who exposed himself in class while he urinated into a trash can, a pilot who forgot his passport at the airport & had to turn a flight around to go get it, another pilot who had to make an emergency landing because some asshole on a plane refused to give up his cigarette lighter, and a man got his girlfriend's hand stuck in his mouth.
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Welcome back to reality.
Another Monday with high temps near 50°. Hopefully into the 60's by the end of the week.
In the news this morning, an update on the Pope, a fire at EPCOT, a new "buy now/pay later" deal on DoorDash, United Airlines issues an apology to a mother, the "chubby" filter on TikTok has been pulled already, and this year's Easter egg roll at the White House might have a corporate sponsor.
In sports, we recapped all the March Madness action from the weekend, talked about the Bucks road trip out west, listened to the incredible final call of the Badger women's hockey game against Ohio State last night, and also looked at yesterday's NASCAR results.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by yet again to let us know what's happening in our area this week.
Most people believe there's around 8.2 Billion humans living on planet Earth. But is that number too low? It might be!
Elsewhere in sports, a wild finish in the NCAA Heavyweight Wrestling Championship over the weekend, the Paul Skenes rookie card sold for a LOT of money, and a high school basketball coach was fired immediately after an inappropriate interaction with a player on his team.
Today is "National Cocktail Day", so we discussed some of our favorite mixed drinks, and we also discussed a new weight loss "hack" that involves eating like a baby.
Cool story about a charity basketball game, and check out the drone footage of this rescue on Big Green Lake in Wisconsin after a couple of deer fell through the ice.
A minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles made some waves on the internet over the weekend with a new, alternate logo for the team that kinda resembles something else…and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the attractive sorority girl who got arrested last week & went viral for her mugshot, someone is trying to sell an offensive Garfield shirt on Etsy, a constipated man is suing an airline after the pilot allegedly dragged him out of the plane's bathroom, and a #FloridaMan is going viral for a one-of-a-kind obit.
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Holy crap, did that suck!
The weather went from bad to worse yesterday…with rain, snow, thunder, lighting & then some.
Had a HELL of a time cleaning my truck off this morning.
Thankfully, there's about 13 hours of college basketball today starting at 11am to keep me occupied!
In the news this morning, stories about a new scam making it's way around the state, a former Vice Chancellor gave unauthorized raises, the NFL draft in Green Bay is going to feature a "dive bar" experience, Henry Firearms is moving ALL of it's manufacturing operations to Rice Lake, and President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education.
In sports, we recapped last night's final "First Four" games and looked ahead at today's schedule in the tournament. Plus, the Bucks are taking on the Lakers tonight in LA and Aaron Rodgers will NOT be a Viking next season.
Elsewhere in sports, the QBs that will be featured in the second season of Netlix's "QB" show were announced yesterday, and the Trump Administration has suspended $175 million in Federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about today being the first day of Spring!
Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other some hypothetical questions.
Jean's question for Brian was: "If money weren't a concern, where would you go on vacation?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "If all animals could suddenly speak, would you still eat meat?"
Cool story about the New England Aquarium building a retirement home for it's older penguins, and in other aquatic news…the fish doorbell is back!
Brian has been a proponent of giving anxious travelers the option of getting anesthesia before a flight, and now it looks like that might become a reality in the future as people are getting put under before lengthy tattoo sessions.
We went over some betting stats & info with the brackets starting today, and a new venture from the Bare Knuckle Fighting league is coming down the pipeline.
Office Cora joined us this morning to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and also had a question for us on "Hypothetical Thursday". It was: "
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sorority girl from Georgia who's going viral because of her mugshot, a woman in Texas who won $83 million in the lottery but is being denied her jackpot, some wannabe rappers that broke into a Jewish Temple, a #FloridaWoman who did something absolutely horrific at an airport, and some American tourists FAFO'd while in Ireland for St. Paddy's Day.
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Lot of the snow melted yesterday…and by the end of the weekend, most of it should be gone.
Looking ahead to next week when temps get back towards 70° by Friday.
Lotta stuff going on this morning, including news about a Cybertruck recall, the fire at Heathrow Airport in London, an update on the deadly stabbing at a Kwik Trip in Mankato, a recall on canned vegetables sold at Target, and a civil rights complaint in Wisconsin over transgender athletes in women's locker rooms.
In sports, March Madness dominated the discussion this morning with the Badgers taking care of Montana yesterday & moving on to face BYU on Saturday night. Plus, a few upsets that busted a bunch of brackets, including #12 McNeese taking care of #6 Clemson. Also took a look at today's schedule for both the men & women.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got a win against the Lakers in LA last night, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to move closer to Gretzky's record, Steph Curry hit the floor hard last night & is out with a pelvic injury, the Boston Celtics sold for a record amount of money, and the IOC has a new President.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's in theaters. And we talked NASCAR racing with Doc, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Cute story about a kayaker that helped rescue a baby otter and now has a special relationship with the tiny creature.
Yesterday was the first day of Spring and it's time to start cleaning! We dove into a list of the top things we're putting on the list for Spring Cleaning this year.
It was also "Alien Abduction Day" yesterday, so we checked out a rundown of the most likely states to get abducted by an alien.
Had a new "Karen of the Day"…and it's someone you may know or may have heard of before.
Do you have any "life hacks" that you swear by? A lot of people do…and we talked about some of the top hacks out there.
A former Michigan coordinator is officially a creep, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who almost got electrocuted to death while trying to steal copper wire, a #FloridaMan named Vincent Vega(yes, like in "Pulp Fiction") who's in some serious trouble, a new scam that's targeting people with lost pets, a Spring break brawl that ended with a Mike Tyson special, and a janitor in Texas was pissing in people's water bottles.
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HUMP DAY! And some snow/rain in the area.
In the news this morning, a tragedy at a Kwik Trip in Mankato yesterday as an employee was stabbed to death, a MN Senator was arrested for soliciting a minor for prostitution, the stranded astronauts finally touched down on Earth, an update on the man allegedly held captive by his stepmother in Connecticut, and it looks like Dollar General is going to be closing some stores in the near future.
In sports, we recapped yesterday's March Madness First Four games and looked ahead to tonight's matchups. Plus, the Bucks lost on the road to the Warriors, Alexander Ovechkin went without a goal in the Capitals' win last night, and Tracy Morgan puked all over the floor at Madison Square Garden the other night due to food poisoning.
Elsewhere in sports, a woman has now been charged in the death of a TV reporter who was covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans, and the Paul Skenes rookie debut patch card is going to sell for an insane amount of money.
We let you know what's on TV/streaming today and talked about the upcoming Mickey Mouse horror movie, "Screamboat".
A doggy daycare bus driver in Wisconsin went viral recently with a video of the passengers on her bus getting ready to celebrate St. Paddy's Day, and a three year-old boy is being hailed as a hero after helping to save his great grandmother after she fell.
Today is "National Backyard Day", so we discussed a list of some of the most popular backyard games.
A woman just discovered her boyfriend's laundry hack and it makes almost no sense.
Plus, a rundown of some of the new food & drink offerings at Miller Park this year as the Brewers home opener is in 11 days!
And with March Madness officially beginning this week, a couple of VERY rich people(Elon Musk & Warren Buffet) are looking to give away some cash & prizes for perfect & nearly perfect brackets.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a parking spot in Boston that costs more than my house, a man who punched a United Airlines gate agent in the face because he was mad about his seating assignment, a soccer player who is not dead yet, a guy who tried to pull a "George Costanza", and a daycare in Georgia that was drugging the kids to get them to sleep.
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Final day of decent weather before we see some rain & snow move into the area tomorrow.
In the news this morning, Adam Fravel is appealing his conviction, Forever 21 is the latest business to file for bankruptcy and close stores, Trader Joe's has another recall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is speaking at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire tonight, and what happened with Tracy Morgan last night?
In sports, the Bucks play the Warriors tonight, and the First Four of the NCAA men's basketball tourney also get started this evening on TruTV. Rory got the win yesterday in a playoff at the Players Championship, and the Major League Baseball regular season officially kicked off in Tokyo this morning.
Elsewhere in sports, the Badger women are getting ready for the NCAA Frozen Four this weekend, and a Michigan baseball player had to apologize for a recent on-field celebration.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Had a bunch of animal-related stories this morning, including a cat getting rescued after being stranded on an overpass in Vegas for a few weeks, and a bear that survived brain surgery.
Played a round of "Who'd you rather?" - Money, love, or time???
Check out this listing on Zillow. Might be one of the best of all time!
And with today being the kick-off to March Madness, we took a look at some of the stats & info regarding lost production at work & some of the gambling numbers.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people getting so much Botox that they're building up and immunity to it, a massive amount of BORGs that were confiscated during the St. Paddy's Day parade in Boston, a USPS worker who stole a BUNCH of checks and used the money to travel & go to strip clubs, an alligator that got left in a hotel room, a woman who tried to sell some toes on the black market, a robbery involving snakes instead of guns or knives, and a #FloridaMan who pulled a gun at karaoke.
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Bills to pay…so back to work!
We are back in the studio after a successful St. Paddy's Day .01k on Saturday at Brothers in La Crosse. Big thanks to everyone who came out & supported the cause!
In the news this morning, four people got stuck on a sheet of ice in the bay of Green Bay over the weekend, the astronauts that were stranded on the I.S.S. were finally rescued, Starbucks was ordered to pay $50 million to a delivery driver who was severely burned by their coffee, a huge pile-up on a highway in Kansas left eight dead & many more injured, and there's a recall on some flavors of International Delight coffee creamer.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Thunder last night, and the Badgers lost to Michigan yesterday in the Big Ten Tournament championship game. Alexander Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal this weekend to move within eight of breaking Gretzky's record, and we took a look at the upcoming men's basketball tourney in the NCAA.
`Today is St. Paddy's Day(duh), so we took a look at some stats & info on green foods and popular beers.
Elsewhere in sports, Josh Berry got a win in Las Vegas yesterday, the NFL free agency period continued this weekend with big signings by the Bengals…and Kirk Cousins who is staying in Atlanta. Plus, a touching moment for Dick Vitale on Saturday.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a new documentary that claims Jim Morrison of the Doors is still alive! Plus, Gary Oldman LOVES farts.
Apparently, science is working on a new kind of grapefruit that won't mess with your blood pressure meds. Who knew?
Plus, 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and a breakdown of the most popular songs used in TV & film.
Did you see the Bulls banners that got damaged by the pyro at a Disturbed show recently? Ope!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about injectible marijuana, eating rats in NYC, a woman who was running an illegal dentist office out of her home, a California woman who withdrew from her city council appointment after they discovered her OnlyFans account, and a mother of a 9 day-old baby & a toddler who left them home alone to go drinking.
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Could set a record today with the temps. Looks like the all-time high in La Crosse is 75° set back in 2012.
Even if we don't break the record, it's still going to be friggin' beautiful today.
We wrapped up the work week with a couple of new "Date Night" winners thanks to Rocky Rococo's & the Micon Cinemas in Eau Claire…and thanks to Saxon Hall & the Marcus Cinema in La Crosse.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing courtesy of County Materials in Holmen, and we also took a look at some St. Paddy's Day stats & info as we get prepped for tomorrow's 20th annual St. Paddy's Day .01k to benefit the Hunger Task Force.
In the news this morning, three arrests were made in the recent shooting on La Crosse's northside, an American Airlines plane caught fire in Denver leading to passengers on the wing of the plane to avoid the flames, the government is warning people about a toll/text scam, the "influencer" who snatched a baby wombat from it's mother has left Australia & isn't welcome back anytime soon, and a bunch of fish died in Winnishiek County due to a manure run-off.
In sports, the Bucks beat the Lakers last night to snap a three-game losing streak, the Badgers beat Northwestern yesterday to advance in the Big 10 Tournament, and after Minnesota's loss on Wednesday…they immediately fired their head coach.
Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry hit another 3-pointer milestone last night, and MLB's regular season starts in Tokyo early next week! And did you see this Cubs player take batting practice with a Samurai sword?
We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and had a funny story about a cop in #Florida who helped a pizza guy make a delivery.
A recent poll found that terrestrial radio is still one of the top ways people consume music.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the growing interest in threesomes, a #FloridaMan who was stealing lap dances, a woman who left her baby in an Uber, a restaurant that has to compensate it's diners after they found out some 17 year olds pissed in a hotpot, and a flight attendant on Alaska Airlines wants you to come get those hands.
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Another incredible day in the Coulee Region with highs in the mid-60's today…might even hit EIGHTY tomorrow!
Jean was out sick today, but Brian held down the fort.
In the news this morning, the Wisconsin clerk who failed to count 200 absentee ballots in the November election has been placed on leave during an investigation, the latest on the Waukesha teen accused of killing his mother & stepfather, a festival in Wisconsin cracked the top five in a recent USA Today readers poll of the best festivals in the country, and the 4th of July fireworks in Eau Claire are back on the calendar!
In sports, the Bucks take on the Lakers tonight, we recapped yesterday's Big 10 Tournament action and looked ahead at today's games, Aaron Rodgers is officially a free agent for the first time in his career, and AJ Dillon is on his way to Philly.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and also got on the horn with Office Cora to let us know what she's doing in the 715 this weekend.
Plus, it's another "Hypothetical Thursday"! Brian's question for Cora was: "What is the largest animal you could physically beat up"
And Cora's question for Brian was: "If you could instantly learn one skill, what would it be"
Not sure who's doing this…but apparently people are holding in farts. Which isn't good for you, obviously. We ran down a list of problems that can cause.
Hulk Hogan is coming to the state of Wisconsin next week to promote his "Real American Beer" in Appleton, Beaver Dam, Watertown, Oconomowoc, Kenosha, Lake Geneva, & Waterford. But he might have some explaining to do about a recent appearance in New York.
Did you hear about the ski-jumping scandal in Norway? It involves extra fabric in the crotch area. SCANDALOUS!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who burned down a strip club & threw a bottle of his urine at officers, a group of men in Memphis who got arrested for blocking an intersection by twerking in the middle of the road, a guy who went nuts on a plane & attacked a flight attendant after swallowing his rosary beads, a woman who allegedly kept her stepson trapped in a house for twenty years, and people are accidentally putting nail glue in their eyes instead of eye drops.
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Happy Hump Day!
Weather improving today & tomorrow…then into the mid-to-upper 70's on Friday. Can't wait!
In the news this mornings, Southwest Airlines is ditching it's free checked luggage, a lunar eclipse is coming later this week, a new travel trend has people arriving to airport gates very close to takeoff, a Wisconsin jail officer has been accused of paying underage boys for explicit videos, and Bucks owner Junior Bridgeman has passed away.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Pacers last night, the Big Ten Tourney starts today, Tiger Woods had surgery to repair a ruptured achilles, and we also talked about yesterday's NFL roster moves & signings in free agency.
Elsewhere in sports, a rare Kobe jersey & a Jordan jersey are set to be auctioned off, the Sacramento Kings have the hottest new halftime entertainment, and the Seattle Mariners play-by-play announcer got beaned by a foul ball while calling a game this week.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about how to be a "manly man" in 2025. It apparently requires you to trim or shave off your eyelashes.
Inspiring story about an overweight dad who wanted to lose lbs before his son's graduation photos, and an extremely overdue library book was just returned.
Did you hear the latest trash coming from the morons on TikTok? According to some of these mouth-breathers, rich people are eating mermaids.
Yeah.
We also discussed the recent baton basher at a high school track meet. Wild story.
Plus, Major League Baseball's newest hats are already getting pulled off shelves, and I'm guessing someone is going to be losing their job because of it.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen ambulance, a guy who got kicked out of the place he was staying and then got arrested for cocaine possession, the former Tennessee cop who banged all her co-workers has a new job, and an embalmer in Texas has been arrested for mutilating a corpse.
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Another beautiful day yesterday with temps dropping a bit today. Back into the 60's on Wednesday & Thursday…and maybe getting close to 80° on Friday!
In the news this morning, an update on the Pope's condition, more info on the Northside shooting on Sunday afternoon, a charge of child neglect in the Josie Dikeman case will not be dismissed, a unique event is coming to the NFL Draft in Green Bay in April, and a 4 year-old in Wisconsin called 911 after his mom ate his ice cream!
In sports, we went over the Big Ten Tournament schedule, talked about tonight's Bucks game against the Pacers, the Packers moves on day one of NFL free agency, and Sam Darnold getting PAID by moving to Seattle.
Elsewhere in sports, a look at some of the other big free agency moves in the NFL, Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is done for the season and will be getting Tommy John surgery, and the Brewers announced their post-game concert schedule for the upcoming season.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight & also what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show joined us just after 8am to talk about his reactions to the NFL roster moves.
A heroic 9 year-old saved his friend's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver as he was choking on a granola bar and it was all caught on video.
Apparently, there's a new way to cook eggs and it takes about a half hour from start to finish. No thanks.
Claussen's is now selling just the pickle juice in case you're not interested in the actual pickles, and a pizza place in Australia is going viral for putting orange slices on pizza.
We also talked about some of the common dreams people have.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man who got shot in the leg by his own dog, a woman who got locked in a steam room by a coworker, a town in #Florida named "Taintsville", a woman who locked her lover on the balcony of their apartment & he froze to death, and a man in NH stole a car…got into an accident…and took off his clothes & wandered around in the middle of a highway butt-ass naked.
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Gonna be tough to be inside today. Can't wait to leave this building & get on the Harley!
Lots to get to from the weekend including a cause of death for Gene Hackman & his wife, an update on the condition of the Pope, a shooting on the North Side of La Crosse yesterday, a frozen-water rescue in Eau Claire, and seven children left alone in an apartment in Madison.
In sports, the Bucks lost to Cleveland yesterday, and the Badgers blew it against Penn State on Saturday. Now the Big Ten Tournament gets underway this week and Wisconsin is set to play on Thursday. In other Badger news, the women's basketball coach has resigned, and the women's hockey team is a number one seed in the bracket!
Elsewhere in sports, we talked about this weekend's moves in the NFL, the results of UFC 313, and Alexander Ovechkin now just NINE goals away from passing Gretzky.
Talked about what's on TV tonight and we also took a look at a list of tips to help your body deal with this weekend's time change. Surprisingly, "taking a nap" isn't on the list, even though today is National Napping Day!
2nd Floor Sarah stopped by just after 8am to let us know what's happening in our area this week, and we found out about a new app that's supposed to help prevent "doomscrolling".
Great story about a high school golfer who saved an opponent from drowning after he fell into a water hazard.
And check out this horrible list of the "Best Baseball Movies" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Talk about having your head up your ass. No "Major League". No "Sandlot". #ListFAIL
Would you try a cheesesteak milkshake? One ballpark is going to be serving them up this summer.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a suspected arsonist who accidentally set himself on fire, a #FloridaWoman who assaulted a guy at a convenience store with a Pringles can, a daredevil named "Rocketman" who missed the landing because the wind changed, a guy who Googled "can I kill an illegal human" before allegedly murdering his undocumented husband, and a guy who picked his nose so much that he ruptured an artery & needed surgery to repair it.
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We made it through another week!
Definitely looking forward to those temps in the 60's next week.
In the news this morning, another update on the Pope's condition, some Wisconsin residents whose ballots went uncounted are now suing, a message from Derrick Van Orden to a former VA employee is going viral, President Trump signed an executive order to establish a Bitcoin reserve, and they are taking Jack Daniels off the shelves in Canada
In sports, the Bucks are back on the court tomorrow against the Magic, and the #12 Wisconsin Badgers wrap up the regular season on Sunday at home against Penn State. Sergei Bobrovsky is now tied for 10th on the NHL's all-time wins list, and several more moves were made in the NFL yesterday ahead of the free agency period.
Elsewhere in sports, Pacman Jones admits that never used his own urine for NFL drug testing, and the FBI has added a former snowboarder to it's "Most Wanted List".
We let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's in theaters, and Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
Today is "National Employee Appreciation Day", and go figure…only 19% of companies plan to do something to recognize their hard-working staff.
A website dedicated to emotional support animals wants to pay you to watch pet movies, and a list of things you shouldn't put in the dishwasher.
Wild bodycam footage of an officer in New Jersey rescuing a man from a burning car, while other officers in New Jersey spent four hours rescuing a pink poodle that got stuck in an icy pond.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who assaulted her boyfriend with a watermelon, a fight over a Pokémon vending machine, a woman who stripped naked on a Southwest flight, a very LARGE baby, and a NYC detective with a sexy side gig.
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Now that the winter mess has landed, let's start to warm things up & melt this crap!
Looking like we'll see temps in the 60's by Monday. Should get rid of all the snow & ice.
We started the morning with another update on the Pope's condition. Plus, a seventh inmate has now died at the Waupon Correctional Institution, a Wisconsin teen has been arrested in connection with the death of his mother & stepfather, and an inmate on work release from the Dodge County Jail has gone missing. Also, the latest on the death of a transgender individual in upstate NY.
In sports, both the Bucks & the Badgers got a win last night, and Alexander Ovechkin scored his 885th goal of his career, bringing him within nine of Wayne Gretzky. And Ovi is using his chase for the record to raise money for cancer research! We also talked about some of the recent roster moves in the NFL ahead of the free agency period.
Elsewhere in sports, FIFA announced that the World Cup final at Metlife Stadium will have a halftime show for the first time ever, and a youth hockey game finished with a score of 43-0!
We talked about what's on TV tonight, and we also discussed a few new products…including Crystal Light cocktails, and an updated Monopoly game.
It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", where we ask each other hypothetical questions.
Jean's question for Brian was: "If we switched places for a day, what would be the hardest thing about being me?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "Would you rather know how you're going to die or know how I'm going to die?"
Office Cora joined us to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and she also had a hypothetical question for the two of us: "
Great story about a one-armed basketball player who is overcoming adversity and blazing a trail for others! Plus a survey about public restrooms.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a job search for a Loch Ness Monster Hunter, a giraffe in the back of a pickup truck, a thief who swallowed some diamonds, some Walmart chicken nuggets that didn't have any chicken, a guy who got Super Glue in his belly button a family gathering, a man who was busted for having sex with a seat on a train for the SECOND time, and an idiotic couple on TikTok who were upset that their mountain cabin rental was on an actual mountain.
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Holy snow, Batman!
We kicked off the morning with an update on the Pope's condition as Lent begins, we recapped President Trump's speech to Congress last night, discussed the federal offices in Wisconsin that had their leases terminated by DOGE, talked about the Eau Claire Express' new video board, and shared the news about a couple in Wisconsin that were arrested on charges of child pornography & beastiality.
In sports, Giannis had a triple-double last night to help the Bucks beat the Hawks, the Badgers play the Gophers tonight, Lebron became the first NBA player to score 50,000 points in his career, and Kyrie Irving is done for the season with an ACL tear.
Elsewhere in sports, the Brew Crew added an arm to the bullpen recently, Katherine Legge will become the first female driver in the NASCAR cup series since 2018, and UNC will no longer be featured on "Hard Knocks".
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about Spring cleaning. It's almost time for that!
Plus, a list of morning habits that are making you miserable.
Cool story about a kid in Utah that just got the first ever cornhole scholarship, and a touching story about a man who was a regular at a Burger King who recently passed away.
Is your job making you ugly? A new online questionnaire could determine if that's true.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about renting chickens due to the rising cost of eggs, an arrest made by cops dressed as the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, an update on Fyre Festival 2, another disastrous performance from Wes Scantlin over the weekend, and a man who died during penis enlargement surgery.
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Here comes the rain & snow!
Was already raining this morning and we're looking at a switch to snow sometime during the overnight.
In the news this morning…an update on the Pope's condition, an audit in Wisconsin found not one single voting machine error during the November elections, it's been a month since the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin was issued & she still hasn't been found, a bill to ban transgender athletes from participating in girls & women's sports failed to advance, and a New Richmond man is arrested & charged with murdering his wife.
In sports, the Bucks play the Hawks tonight, the Badgers play the Gophers tomorrow night & somehow only slipped one spot in the AP Top 25 poll after losing to MSU on Sunday, Sam Darnold likely won't be franchise tagged by the Vikings, and Jimmy Johnson is retiring from Fox Sports.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am.
Some emotional stories about a father/daughter dance and video store owner that recently closed his store but saved one customer's favorite movies.
Sad news as the "Man with the Golden Arm" recently passed away after helping to save the lives of millions of children.
Elsewhere in sports, Jimmy Butler is allegedly a bad tenant, the L.A. Kings messed up BIG time, and a student sinks a 94' putt on a basketball court to win a brand new car!
You know when a friend recommends a show to you, and adds: "Give it a few episodes, I swear it's good"? Well, they're probably not wrong.
The latest stupid TikTik trend/challenge is apparently feeding butter to your baby to help them sleep through the night.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her boyfriend because he wouldn't eat her cooking, an A.I. robot that attacked a crowd of people after a "software glitch", another #FloridaWoman who tried to use Mountain Dew to cover up her crimes, and a woman who caught her husband cheating on her in the back of a van.
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Welcome back to reality!
Hope everyone had a good weekend. Enjoy the weather today & tomorrow, but look out for some snow on Wednesday.
In the news this morning, updates on the Pope & Gene Hackman, Governor Evers is looking to increase the cost of hunting & fishing licenses, President Trump signed an executive order making English the official language of America, and Zelensky says that Ukraine is still ready to sign the minerals deal with the US after his meeting with Trump over the weekend.
In sports, the Bucks got a win against Dallas over the weekend, the Badgers lost to Michigan State yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin scored his 884th career goal to pull with 10 of Wayne Gretzky, and John Cena FINALLY turned heel.
Elsewhere in sports, Pete Rose might get posthumously reinstated by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, while President Trump is planning on pardoning the hit king. Also, Chris Kluwe apparently got fired from his job as a football coach at a high school in California after his recent comments about MAGA at a city council meeting.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and recapped last night's Oscars. And 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week.
Had a great story about a school bus driver near Cleveland who saved 15 kids on the bus after it started on fire!
Apparently, #Science has developed a new kind of banana that will stay fresh up to 12 hours after you've removed it's peel. And we took a look at a list of the unhealthiest foods. It's pretty much anything delicious.
A brawl broke out between parents at a cheerleading competition in Texas, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about this past weekend's #FloridaMan games, had a story about a woman who broke into an animal shelter and released over a dozen dogs, and speaking of dogs….here's a puppy that was saved by a vet after it ate a plethora of items from around the house. Also in "Bad News with Happy Music", a wild video of some window washers getting tossed around in their rig, and man was arrested after offering free glasses in exchange for sexual favors to multiple customers.
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Let's finish strong on a Friday morning!
We kicked things off this morning with updates on the Pope's condition and the details surrounding Gene Hackman's death. Plus, a cause of death for Michelle Trachtenberg has been released. Also, Elon Musk is asking retired air traffic controllers to come back to work, and a Monroe County woman has been arrested after allegedly stealing from the township accounts.
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win against Denver last night, the #11 Wisconsin Badgers are at #8 Michigan State on Sunday, Travis Kelce has indicated that he's going to be back with the Chiefs next year, and the NFL announced it's salary cap numbers for the upcoming season.
Elsewhere in sports, a golfer vs. a gator in #Florida, Justin Tucker & his wife have finally spoken after all the recent allegations made against him, and a soccer referee got bit in the balls by some kid on the pitch!
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
A couple of food-related articles this morning…including Taco Bell rolling out new Crunchwrap Sliders for their 20th anniversary, and Hidden Valley Ranch teaming up with Digiorno Pizza for a couple of new creations.
And in case you missed it, we announced the headlining acts(Drowning Pool, Texas Hippie Coalition, & Bobby Friss) for this summer's Big River Rally, which takes place June 27th and 28th. Tickets go on-sale next Wednesday at 8am!
Cool story about a woman who just turned 105 years old & wanted to go to a rave for her birthday, and a tense video of cops in New York working to rescue a horse that fell into an icy pond.
Tomorrow is the first of March, so we took a look ahead at some of the things to look forward to in the upcoming new month.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was mad at her ex-boyfriend and ended up vandalizing the wrong vehicle, a guy who got locked in a storage unit for four days by his girlfriend, a couple of idiots in Kentucky who robbed a Dollar store, and an OnlyFans content creator who's looking to bang Veterans.
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Another really nice day in front of us…and even better tomorrow!
We started things off with Thursday Song and we also talked to Office Cora about what she's doing this weekend in the 715.
In the news, an update on the Pope's condition, the measles outbreak in Texas, the sad news about the death of Michelle Trachtenberg, and the breaking news on Gene Hackman's passing.
Over to sports, where we talked about MSU's incredible buzzer beater last night, the Bucks taking on Denver tonight, and the Badgers facing Michigan State on Sunday.
Elsewhere in sports, some takeaways from the recent NFL players' survey, Gronk denies the rumors that he's trying to make a comeback, and a Brewers pitcher is done for the season.
Played some clips from our recent interview with Mr. Skin regarding his 2025 Anatomy Awards.
It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", and Jean's question for Brian was: "If you were a professional athlete, what sport would you play?"
Brian's question for Jean was: "You either have to sleep in the wet spot every night for the rest of your life...or you have to wear wet socks any time you wear shoes for the rest of your life."
Let you know what's on TV tonight, including the new Hulu documentary on Ruby Franke. Also, Brian & Jean both recapped the movie "Companion", which they both recently watched.
Cool story about a guy who got his class ring back after it went missing 44 years ago!
ICYMI, Alexa is getting an upgrade. What could possibly go wrong? Also, a list of benefits for people who have work friends.
During the FRIGGIN' SPORTS, shared a story about a NJ wrestler who's been disqualified after a wild brawl in the stands of a recent match.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got drunk & belligerent at a wedding…got home & took an Uber back to the wedding to get his car and then got arrested for DUI, a couple who got attacked by a maniac wielding an axe, a funeral home that apparently has some really bomb-ass noodles, and a massage parlor that got popped for being a rub & tug business.
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Hump Day!
Some rain this morning, and more temps in the mid 40's today. I've got a car wash on the agenda, along with an hour-long massage!
We started this Wednesday morning with an update on the condition of the Pope, some news about Trump's "gold cards", and in Wisconsin…the Governor defends his inclusive language, a woman in Madison allegedly assaulted a bus driver who then crashed the bus into a building, and the DNR has issued it's final ice shanty removal deadlines.
In sports, the Bucks had their 4-game winning streak broken last night in Houston, and the Badgers got back to winning against Washington. Alexander Ovechkin got his 883rd career goal and is now just twelve away from breaking Gretzky's record. Basketball great Diana Taurasi has announced her retirement from active play, and the Baltimore Ravens have finally commented on the sexual assault allegations against Justin Tucker.
Elsewhere in sports, former Bucks player Pat Beverly is getting sued by some Pacer fans, Dan Hooker had to pull out of UFC 313, and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have a cool alternate name & jersey coming this season!
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about the 10,000th episode of "The Price Is Right" airing later today.
In food news, there's apparently a $19 strawberry for sale, Denny's is the latest restaurant to add an egg surcharge to their menu, yet McDonald's is brushing off the recent egg surcharges and is now offering it's McMuffin for just $1!
Very emotional video of a kid returning to school for the first time in 17 months after suffering a stroke. Plus, a karate instructor was able to chase down a purse-snatcher and get a woman's possessions back.
ICYMI, Warner Brothers is trying to bully a small town in Oklahoma into removing & destroying their GIANT leg lamp…saying it's copyright infringement.
We took a look at a list of the highest average ticket prices in every major sport, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who harassed people in a grocery store with a Chucky doll, a father is struggling to get his daughter a Social Security number and a legal name change, a soccer club booster President is in trouble for allegedly misusing the team's funds on OnlyFans, and a restaurant in the sky nearly fell to the ground
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I have almost NO snow in my front yard after yesterday. Backyard is a swampy disaster, but the front of my house is clear! Even that dreaded hump at the end of the driveway is gone.
More warm weather the rest of this week with a possibility of 55° on Friday!
In the news this morning, the latest on the condition of the Pope, a deadly gas leak in Oakdale, legendary singer Roberta Flack passed away yesterday at the age of 88, and the Joann Fabric store in Onalaska will now close permanently.
Over to the world of sports, where the Bucks are in Houston tonight to take on the Rockets and may be without Giannis, the Badgers stay at #11 in the most recent AP Top 25 poll and play tonight at home against unranked Washington, the Packers apparently are lobbying to get the "tush push" banned by the NFL, and a Broncos coach was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer at an airport.
Elsewhere in sports, the IU Indianapolis men's basketball team escaped without injury after their bus caught fire, and a hockey ref took a puck right to the wedding tackle!
We also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show…on his birthday!!!
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about Starbucks discontinuing some of their less-popular menu items.
Crazy story about a family's cat that went missing while they were moving only to show up in their new home after it got stuck in a couch!
There's another stupid trend on TikTok where people drop different items on their feet and rate the level of pain.
Interesting move by JetBlue as they will now comp your vacation if it gets rained out(with stipulations, of course!)
We talked about some of the federal offices in Wisconsin that are being looked at by the DOGE, and did you see Alec Baldwin get harassed by a Trump impersonator? Surprised he kept his cool.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got addicted to Candy Crush and just won a bunch of money in a lawsuit because of her addiction, a guy who got busted trying to smuggle cocaine in his wig, a pilot who got bit by a tarantula MID-FLIGHT, a woman in NH who was peeing on the food at a grocery store where she worked for the last four years, and a couple who got stuck on a flight sitting next to a dead woman.
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Back from the weekend, the weather is fine…and my truck needs a wash.
In the news this morning, an update on the condition of the Pope, President Trump names Dan Bongino as the FBI deputy director, the jersey patch honoring Bob Uecker is now available at Brewers team stores, Governor Evers wants us to refer to a mother as an "inseminated person" now, and federal employees are being told to prove their work.
In sports, the Badgers lost to unranked Oregon on Saturday, the Bucks have now won four in a row, Alexander Ovechkin got a hat trick & is now just 13 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, and Christopher Bell got the win in Atlanta yesterday.
Elsewhere in sports, a touching moment for the Gaudreau family over the weekend, and a chess champion is auctioning off his jeans for charity.
Great story about a woman who donated her kidney to her prom date…35 years later! And a couple of hikers were saved by a backpack they found in the woods that contained supplies.
A new survey found that 3% of people brush their teeth while they're on the toilet. And eggs are so expensive that they're not only being smuggled across the border, but they're being used as a sales tactic in the real estate market!
2nd Floor Sarah came downstairs to talk about her weekend & what's happening in the area this week.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Masshole who got drunk & peed all over the bar, another drunk who crashed into the same spot at the same time…two nights in a row, a gambling addict who won a rather large jackpot at a casino but cannot claim it, and a guy had his wallet stolen and the thieves used his credit card to buy a winning lottery ticket!
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Last day in the 20's for awhile! Looking at temps in the 40's all next week.
We started the morning with news about a cell phone ban in classrooms in Wisconsin, a Racine County day care worker who was recently arrested on child porn charges, one of the passengers on that plane that crashed in Toronto reacting to Delta's offer of $30,000, and are DOGE dividend checks coming?
In sports, Bobby Portis got suspended by the NBA, but it didn't stop the Bucks from beating the Clippers last night. The Badgers play tomorrow at home against Oregon, and the USA blew it last night in overtime to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Elsewhere in sports, check out the video of the chancellor at UNC announcing that classes are canceled tomorrow because of the weather. Safe to say the kids were in favor of that decision. Also, did you see the video of former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe getting carried out of a council meeting in LA? Wild scene.
We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
There's a really cool organization that set up a summer camp for kids who were affected by the wildfires in LA.
Stanley is suing Stanley. Nathan's is trying to sell New York City tap water so you can boil your hot dogs in it, and after the murder of that healthcare CEO in NYC…there's an app where you can order an armed guard to protect you.
Did you see this story about a "Stonehenge" at the bottom of Lake Michigan?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman fighting with her HOA to keep her emotional support chickens, an Amazon driver that ran over a woman with his van and then drove off, a family is fighting back against the city government that's trying to get them to take down their Halloween decorations, a Wingstop employee who threw Ranch & hot grease on a customer, and a #FloridaMan decided to help an alligator that had a football stuck in it's mouth.
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Finally gonna start to warm up over the next few days!
And it's basically the weekend! So let's get after it.
Started the morning with the abridged, Pat McCurdy version of the Thursday Song…as he'll be in town tomorrow night at the Alpine Inn.
In the news, Delta has offered $30,000 to each passenger on the plane that crashed earlier this week in Toronto. And speaking of plane crashes, there was another deadly collision in Arizona yesterday.
Also, the Trump administration has given schools & universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal funding. Kwik Trip made the Forbes list of the top 100 best large employers. And NASA is now looking at obliterating an asteroid that has a slight chance of striking the Earth.
In sports, the Bucks return tonight from the All-Star break, the Badgers play Saturday at home against Oregon, and the NHL 4 Nations Face-off Championship game is tonight between the USA & Canada! Plus, there's BASEBALL ON TODAY!!!!!!!!
Elsewhere in sports, the FBI has detailed how it tracked down the Chilean gang robbed a bunch of star athletes, and the WIAA has updated it's policies on transgender athletes.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715.
Plus, it's "Hypothetical Thursday"…where we ask each other hypothetical questions to see what our responses are.
Jean's question for Brian was: If you could have one season last all year long, which would it be?
Brian asked Jean: If you could only have ONE condiment for the rest of your life, what would it be?
It's also "National Love Your Pet Day", "National Muffin Day", and "National Handcuff Day".
Had a cool story about a 94 year-old woman who was recently reunited with a man that she saved from drowning when he was just a toddler…64 years ago!
Plus, have you ever wondered why some people can remember their dreams(Jean), and some people cannot(Brian)?? There's been a bunch of research on that subject recently and we took a look at the results.
And how much would it take for someone to quit their job & travel the world?
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a really bad neighbor, an IVF treatment that went extremely bad, a kid who died after injecting himself with butterfly remains, and a burglar who got caught by a "Home Alone" style booby trap!
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Final day with these brutally cold temps. Going to be in the 20's on Thursday & Friday…up near 40 by Sunday and maybe near 50° the early part of next week!
We kicked off the hump day edition of today's show with some election results from yesterday's primary in Wisconsin, more info on the upside-down plane crash from Monday, a recap of Governor Tony Evers "State of the State" address, and Mexico might sue Google over the name change of The Gulf of America.
In sports, the Badger men's basketball team got another win last night against Illinois, the Bucks are at home versus the Clippers tomorrow night, and the 4 Nations Face-Off Championship game between the US & Canada is also tomorrow night…and they're trying to get President Trump to attend.
Elsewhere in sports, Netflix is looking into streaming MORE NFL games in the future, and Terrence Shannon Jr. is turning his recent jersey retirement ceremony snafu into a positive by selling new shirts to benefit charity.
Have you heard about Doug's Winter Party? It went viral recently & landed the party host on the Today Show!
We asked people what their ideal work week looked like after a recent poll suggested that some employees would prefer one 40-hour shift a week to just get it over with.
Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about the flu being very aggressive this year.
Plus, a study on parents & their kids revealed that people do, in fact, have a favorite child.
And of all the bizarre ways that baseball players get injured in the offseason, this might be the strangest.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a family in Australia that had an extremely venomous snake in their washing machine, a lunatic who drove 700 miles from Michigan to Pennsylvania to set fire to someone's house, a woman in Louisiana who killed her boyfriend after an argument over a breakfast sandwich, and an unborn baby in India that was found to have two other fetuses in it's abdomen.
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Another brutally cold day in the Coulee Region.
Looking up, though. Might see the mid-20's by Friday, and into the 40's on Sunday!
Hello, car wash!!!
Started the morning with an incredible story about a plane crash where no one died…even though the plane eventually ended upside-down! Plus, today's the primary in Wisconsin, so we reminded everyone to get out & vote! Also in WI, the latest on the Amber Alert for Sophia Franklin. Plus, they've already changed the name to the "Gulf of America", and if one lawmaker has their way, we'll be changing the name of "Flag Day" as well.
On top of it being the WI primary, it's also "National Drink Wine" day…and we offered some suggestions on how to celebrate!
In sports, we talked about the Badgers moving up again in the latest rankings and another game for Wisconsin tonight against Illinois. The Bucks are off until Thursday when they welcome the Clippers to Milwaukee. Tee Higgins is getting the franchise tag again from the Bengals, and we recapped yesterday's 4 Nations Face-Off action.
Elsewhere in sports, the Richie Incognito/Jonathan Martin scandal is back in the news a decade later.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show!
With Mardi Gras coming up in the next few weeks, we shared an interesting story about biodegradable beads, which contain seeds, so once they break down, they can sprout plants!
Plus, an AskReddit thread pertaining to words we can NEVER spell correctly. Mine is recommend. Always get it wrong the first time.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless #FloridaMan who stole a cop car, carjacked a woman while running from the police, some thieves who used a UHaul truck to smash-n-grab $10,000 worth of LEGO sets, a couple of dudes in Colorado who attempted to use a cannon to shoot over $200,000 in contraband into a prison, and a woman in Australia who got a DUI for being NINE times over the legal limit.
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Welcome back after the Valentine's Day holiday. I hope you're prepared for the bone-chilling temps this week.
We recapped our V-Day weekends, and in the news this morning, the kayaker who got swallowed by a whale has now told his story about what happened, the weather here in WI, and the disaster in Louisville from storms over the weekend.
In sports, the Badgers got a nice win over Purdue on Saturday, William Byron won the Daytona 500 for the second year in a row, the NBA All-Star weekend recap, and we talked about the USA vs. Canada hockey match from over the weekend.
Elsewhere in sports, seven more women/massage therapists have now accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate actions, former Bucks player Khris Middleton released a very classy & heartfelt statement after getting traded, and a look at the Eagles Super Bowl victory parade that went down on Friday.
We got a visit from 2nd Floor Sarah to talk about what's happening in our are this week, and we asked her an interesting question about going from the US to Europe.
Great story about a high school student who's teaching others about the importance of knowing basic CPR, and a couple of snowmobilers who fell into the icy water of a lake in Michigan but were thankfully rescued.
Had several interesting stories about some "new-ish" products that are coming out, including a spreadable coffee paste, a Peeps-flavored milk, and a ring that will wipe your iPad clean if you die.
If you're planning a trip sometime in the near future, we gave you some tips on how to travel stress-free!
Did you see the video of the former Illinois basketball player who had a bit of an issue as he was getting his jersey retired?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who shot a BB gun at some kids who were riding their dirt bikes near her house, a judge who is dishing out some interesting and unique punishment to shoplifters, another #FloridaWoman who attacked a guy with some gardening tools, and a couple of cops in NJ are in big trouble after photographing themselves having sex with their kids in the pics.
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Happy V-day, yo! I hope you get all the romance you can handle this weekend.
We started the morning with an update on the missing Wisconsin teen who is believed to be heading to Arkansas, the details on the attack in Munich yesterday, another brick-and-mortar store is closing locations in the Midwest, and a recall on a popular cooler.
In sports, the USA won it's first game of the 4 Nations Face-Off last night, the Badger men's basketball team visits #7 Purdue tomorrow, and we also looked at this weekend's NBA All-Star schedule.
Elsewhere in sports, the Jets & Aaron Rodgers have officially broken up, the Daytona 500 is coming up this Sunday, and Hulk Hogan & his beer are getting sued by a woman who allegedly got hit in the head by a full can at a bar.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and we also hooked you up with a short list of last-minute Valentine's Day gifts you could take care of today.
In other V-Day related news, there's a new rundown of the most popular kinks in America…broken down by state.
Incredible story about a bus driver who got hit by a large piece of metal while driving a bus filled with basketball players, and somehow managed to keep everyone safe.
Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing, thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who sped past a cop at 129mph, a woman who got arrested for stealing from her employer & trying to use movie money to cover it up, a kayaker who got swallowed by a whale, a woman who got banned from EVERY Walmart in the country, and a kid who brought a gun to school that accidentally went off.
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Got a bit of snow yesterday…looks like more on the way tomorrow night into Saturday.
We started you off with the Thursday song this morning, and in the news, there's a new #1 selling vehicle in America for the first time in over forty years, the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees have been announced,
In sports, the Bucks got a short-handed win over the T-Wolves last night, the #17 WI Badgers are at #7 Purdue on Saturday at noon, the Four Nations Face-Off started off last night with a thrilling OT win for Team Canada, and we discussed this weekend's NBA All-Star events.
Elsewhere in sports, a couple of free agent signings from yesterday, a UNLV football player was found dead in his apartment, and Kadarius Toney has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and we took a look at a list of the most watched SNL sketches on YouTube. Surprisingly, "Cowbell" isn't even in the top 10.
It's Hypothetical Thursday, and Jean's question was: "
Meanwhile, Brian's question was: "
Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and there's a list of some good & bad gifts to get for your girlfriend.
We also talked about the length of a perfect nap, a new country song by the Chili's restaurant franchise, and Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's doing this weekend in the 715.
Plus, a great story about a guy who suffered a stroke & spent 48 hours laying on the floor before he was able to crawl close enough to his Siri device & call for help! And speaking of help…check out these firefighters who donated over 1,000 coats to kids in need.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who is taunting the cops online, a kayaker who got stalked by a Great White shark, a woman who allegedly assaulted her ex with a dildo, and a #FloridaMan who assaulted a woman in a church parking lot over a handicap parking spot.
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What a day. What a week. What a year it's already been.
Staying in the teens today & tomorrow…maybe back into the 20's this weekend.
We kicked things off this morning with news about a canned tuna recall, President Trump issuing another Executive Order, a woman in Altoona getting sentenced to 15 years in prison for her role in the homicide of a man in 2022, the recent Amber Alert in Wisconsin has been extended to Missouri, and a possible name change for Greenland.
In sports, we talked about tonight's Bucks game against the Timberwolves, and the Badgers game on Saturday at Purdue. Kevin Durant became the 8th player in NBA history to score 30,000 points in a career, and a look at the Super Bowl viewership numbers on Sunday. And speaking of numbers during the big game, check out the PornHub stats from Sunday evening.
Elsewhere in sports, we hooked you up with details about this weekend's NBA All-Star game, and the 4 Nations Face-Off taking the place of this year's NHL All-Star game.
We let you know what's on the boob tube tonight and also had a crazy story about a hockey dad that lost his mind and assaulted two pre-teen referees at his son's game.
On the flipside of that, cool story about a waitress in New Orleans who got a rather large tip from Post Malone during last weekend's Super Bowl activities in the Big Easy, and a son who has now saved his father's life not once…but TWICE!
Got to some more Valentine's Day stats & info, including some of the trends in 2025.
Have you ever heard about "sex days"?? Might be something to ask about at your next job interview.
Had a couple of food-related items this morning, including Papa Johns Garlic Butter Bath Bombs, and a list of some of the Valentine's Day deals you can take advantage of at some chain restaurants.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Canada who wants a refund after she gave a psychic over $50,000 to help her find true love, a hunter who was using a camouflaged porta-potty deer blind, a #FloridaMan who crashed into several mailboxes with his riding lawnmower, and a dude in Australia who makes a living by farting.
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Sadly, it's not going to warm up until Friday. And even then, it's only going back into the 20's.
It's another Tuesday, so we were once again joined by Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show as he is back in the Badger State after spending last week in the Big Easy for Super Bowl 59.
We let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday and we talked about what's on TV later tonight. Also, Brian gave his review of the "Wolf Man" movie that was recently in theaters and is now on Prime.
In the news this morning, a Holmen man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual & physical abuse of young women, the family of the missing & pregnant 16 year-old girl have released a new statement, a pet microchip company abruptly shutters it's doors, and President Trump is ending the penny.
In sports, the Bucks lost to the Golden State Warriors last night, the Badgers moved up considerably in the latest college basketball rankings, the Brewers report to spring training this week, and the team also announced a commemorative Bob Uecker patch to honor the Brewer legend.
Elsewhere in sports, Tiger Woods pulled out of this week's tournament at Torrey Pines after the death of his mother, Anthony Mackie was just named the Grand Marshall for this weekend's Daytona 500, and Philly fans gonna Philly when the Eagles win the Super Bowl.
We had a bunch of Valentine's Day stuff as we get closer to Friday…including a poll about whether or not people plan on celebrating, and what they're planning on doing if they are celebrating the holiday. Plus, an entrepreneur who will be your "villain for hire" so you can save your date on V-Day! How chivalrous!
Touching story coming out of the LA Wildfires involving an elderly man & the firefighters who were able to save his home. And another heart-warming article about a sad donkey named Eeyore who recently made friends with a yoga ball.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a road rage incident involving fireworks, a Bryan Adams concert that got canceled because of a "fatberg", a #FloridaCouple who got busted for banging at a bus stop in front of a Wendy's, an update on a dealership in #Florida that carjacked one of it's own customers, and a Wisconsin couple that were arguing about their wedding venue…and one of them got stabbed!
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I should have taken today off.
My productivity is at an all-time low…and I went to bed at halftime.
Needless to say, most of our morning revolved around recapping yesterday's Super Bowl.
We talked about the National Anthem, Taylor Swift getting booed, the halftime show, the commercials, the game, and some of the prop bets.
Also, a cool story about a lifelong Eagles fan who got to see the game in person, and the group of old dudes that have been to every single Super Bowl were back at it this year.
In actual news, the President announced that more tariffs are on the way today, allegations of racism in West Allis, the Boy Scouts of America have officially changed their name, and barricades have been placed outside schools in PdC after a verbal threat was made last week.
Elsewhere in sports, the Bucks got a win yesterday without Giannis, who is going to be sidelined through the All-Star break. The Badgers won on Saturday, and it looks like Aaron Rodgers' time as a New York Jet is coming to an end. We also talked about this weekend's NASCAR HOF induction, and a kid who should have won a bunch of money during halftime of a recent UMASS game almost got screwed over.
2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to chat with us about her Super Bowl party, and to let us know what's happening in our area this week.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a couple of idiots who got lost…asked some cops for directions…and got busted for drug possession. Plus, a dude who won a free cruise ended up getting the flu on board the ship & then got a bill for almost $50,000 for his medical treatment while at sea. Also, someone keeps wiping shit all over the walls of a bathroom at a factory, and a guy got an unwanted "happy ending" at a massage parlor.
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Made it to Friday! Time to grab a few last minute items at the grocery store & hunker down for the weekend.
There is a winter storm watch in our area this weekend, so make sure you're prepared for some snow!
We kicked things off this morning with an update on that Amber Alert from earlier this week. Also in the news this morning, President Trump announced plans to establish a task force to protect Christians, your new Wisconsin license plates should be showing up soon, and ZZ Top are coming to Arcadia this summer!
In sports, we recapped last night's NFL Honors award show, talked about Ovi scoring #879, the Badgers game against Iowa tomorrow, and the Bucks playing tonight in Atlanta.
Elsewhere in sports, the long-time owner of the Bears passed away, and Canadian officials are pleading with fans to refrain from booing American pee-wee hockey players.
Today's show was definitely focused on Sunday's Super Bowl, with a look at why people watch the game, and what our top foods will be. Plus, who America is rooting for and who the drunkest fans are.
We talked about what else is on TV this weekend and what's in theaters. And we had a story about a guy in a boat who had a medical emergency that left the boat racing out of control!
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher who kneed a student to the ground, a mother who is accused of lying about her daughter's terminal illness, a guy who punched a window of a plane during a flight and got restrained by other passengers, and a WI mom who passed out drunk at a Taco Bell with her kids in the car.
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A bit of freezing rain covered with some light snow. VERY dangerous driving conditions this morning.
We started the morning with the Thursday Song from our buddy, Adam Palm.
In the news this morning, a Viroqua man has been arrested on federal charges of smuggling firearms to Saudi Arabia, the protests at the State Capitol yesterday, a Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens after their son died, and President Trump signed an executive order yesterday that bars transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
The Bucks got a nice win over Charlotte last night after trading Khris Middleton, the Badgers take on Iowa on Saturday, the trades in the NBA are dominating the news cycle, Dick Vitale is going to return to the broadcast table this weekend for the Duke/Clemson game, and a figure skating event will benefit the victims of the recent plane crash in DC.
We ran our interview with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show as he broadcasts live from the Super Bowl, and we also got on the phone with Office Cora to talk about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a really bad answer on "Family Feud". Plus, it's our second edition of "Hypothetical Thursday"…where we ask each other hypothetical questions.
Big game coming up on Sunday and we discussed a new list of our favorite Super Bowl food items.
Incredibly heroic kid in Philly saved his sister's life during the medical plane crash that happened last week, and a pilot in Arkansas is being praised for stopping a teenager who came into the airport with a gun & demanding a plane.
In a classic case of F' Around & Find Out, one of the Yankees fans that grabbed Mookie Betts during the World Series is now bitching & moaning about the repercussion from his actions.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who tried to set a forest on fire, a judge who had to resign after some comments he made about being a juror, a woman who is suing an MLB team after she allegedly slipped on some dog pee at a game, and what the hell is going on with Build-A-Bear?
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Some snow possible tonight…maybe more on Saturday.
Got most of my Super Bowl food yesterday in a trip to the grocery store. Still need a few more items to complete the smorgasbord!
Kicked things off this morning with an update on the Amber Alert in Wisconsin for a missing 16 year-old girl, all of the 67 bodies from last week's plane/helicopter collision in DC have now been recovered, President Trump paused the tariffs on Canada & Mexico, Waffle House is adding an egg surplus charge to all it's locations, and the USPS is temporarily suspending accepting packages from China & Hong Kong.
In sports, the Badgers cruised to a win over Indiana last night, and the Bucks look to break a 4-game losing streak tonight in Charlotte. We discussed the who/what/when/where details of this Sunday's Super Bowl, including a very special guest who is expected to attend the game.
Elsewhere in the world of sports, Mason Crosby officially announced his retirement yesterday, Alexander Ovechkin got another goal last night to get within 17 of Gretzky's record, and NASCAR implemented an interesting new rule recently.
A few feel-good stories this morning including a school's first ever deaf homecoming king, a guy who made a video game for his girlfriend, and a new heart pump designed specifically for children!
Today is "National Fart Day", so we talked about some interesting facts about farts!
According to a recent survey, Americans say that their "perfect day" would include a 42 minute nap, and over 3 hours of watching TV. So we discussed what our "perfect days" would look like.
As the big game gets closer, we've got more info on some of the commercials you can expect to see, and we also took a look at some of the more well-known prop bets you can make.
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk guy driving around on just a rim, a #FloridaMan who ran from the cops while wearing a dalmation onesie, a guy who got tased after he bit a police officer outside of a strip club, & a man who lived with his wife's corpse for several days before reporting it to police.
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Not sure what it was…but something I ate yesterday kept me up all night.
Needless to say, I'm definitely planning on a nap this afternoon.
Big day today as we inch closer to Sunday's Super Bowl! We talked about some of the commercials that we'll be seeing on Sunday, and we discussed the five food items that must be at a Super Bowl party.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we were scheduled to talk to Grant Bilse who is in New Orleans for a week of live broadcasts on "Radio Row"…but he was busy setting up interviews and we put our chat with him on the back burner until Thursday morning.
In the news this morning, an Amber Alert has been issued in Wisconsin for a pregnant teenager, Air Wisconsin is planning on some pretty massive layoffs of it's workforce, and a truck carrying eggs crashed on a freeway in LA.
In sports, the Bucks lost again last night to the Thunder, the Badgers slid in the most recent AP Top 25 rankings, Myles Garrett is looking to get out of Cleveland, and the Rams are apparently looking to get rid of Cooper Kupp.
Elsewhere in sports, fans in Canada continue to boo the United States National Anthem, a gambling ring is under investigation for it's role in some unusual wagering in both the NBA & the NCAA, and an MLB umpire was just fired for sharing a legal sports betting account with a friend who then bet on baseball games.
Interesting results from a study on the impact of playing Bingo with seniors, and we obviously see snow every winter…but for a lot of people in the South, they've never seen it before. Like this guy who absolutely LOVED it!
Facebook turns 21 years old today, and in honor of it's birthday, we ran down a list of things you shouldn't post on social media.
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a United Airlines flight that caught fire as it was taking off, another flight that had no working restrooms, a woman who discovered her husband was having an affair, a guy who stole a car from a dealership after they denied his loan application, and a guy was shot & killed after he told his friend he could dodge bullets.
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Hope everyone made the most of the nice weather yesterday! It's gonna get chilly this week.
Speaking of the weather, we started the morning talking about yesterday's prediction by Punxsutawney Phil of six more weeks of winter! We also gave an update on the deadly plane crash in Philly this weekend, a Wisconsin woman who falsely reported her child missing, and a look at people trying to move to Canada.
In sports, the Bucks have been struggling as of late, the Badgers got a nice win over Northwestern on Saturday, Alexander Ovechkin scored another goal this weekend to get within 18 of Gretzky's record, and a couple of massive trades happened in the NBA as the deadline looms.
Elsewhere in sports, people in Canada are booing during the playing of the United States National Anthem, and three more accusations have been made against Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and recapped last night's Grammy awards. Also, Brian thought his wife was dead this weekend after going to the Wisconsin Dells to see Pat McCurdy.
2nd Floor Sara stopped by the studio to let us know what's going on in the area this week, and we had a story about a heroic jump-roper who saved a teenager in a frozen pond! Also, check out this young shooting survivor who's trying to spread joy with fart noises. Hell of a kid!
As we get closer to the big game on Sunday, we took a look at the costs of some of your Super Bowl party food, and also took a glance at how much money some of the players might make if they win the game. In regards to the food you might be serving up this Sunday…you may want to check the expiration dates on the condiments in your fridge.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a priest in Detroit that allegedly used a girl's hair to floss his teeth, a stripper in #Florida who used a banana to assault a convenience store clerk, a guy who broke into a mall in Atlanta to steal some Cinnabon, and a bear that was hiding out under a guy's house in California to survive the recent wildfires.
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Ugh. I drank too much yesterday. I gotta stop drinking on weekdays.
Needless to say, I'm here…but barely.
We started things off this morning with an update on the plane/helicopter collision from the other day, a blood pressure medicine recall, a new specialty license plate in Wisconsin, and the star of "Emilia Perez" issued an apology for some old social media posts.
In sports, the Bucks wrap up a 4-game road trip tonight in San Antonio, the Badgers are at Northwestern tomorrow afternoon, there's been some serious allegations made about Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, and Alexander Ovechkin got a little closer to Gretzky's record last night.
Elsewhere in sports, Terry Rozier is being investigated for some unusual bets made on his games, and Dana White issued a strong statement about Bryce Mitchell's recent comments on a podcast.
Have you heard about the recent "Stick Tok" phenomenon? It's a scene, man.
Doc joined us for the first Racing Report of the NASCAR season thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we let you know what's on TV this weekend, what's going to be in theaters, and told you about some new music releases.
Cool story about an Ohio State fan that's celebrating their national championship by handing out some scholarships, and a dog that's been missing for EIGHT YEARS was recently reunited with it's owner.
We ran a few clips from our interview with Eva from "Eva Under Fire" this morning! You can check out the entire interview here.
Tomorrow is February first, so we took a look ahead at some of the things to look forward to in the upcoming month.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 94 year-old woman who was caught doing 106mph on an interstate, a #FloridaWoman who got busted for throwing a brick through her ex-husband's window, another woman who is divorcing her husband after she found out that he was hunting for Bigfoot with his ex-girlfriend, and a woman who's facing jail time after bombarding another woman with farting videos.
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Back into the mid 50's today! Might see the 50's again on Sunday, too.
We started the morning with the Thursday song, and in the news, an American Airlines plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter just outside of DC, a 72 year-old bus driver in Wisconsin was arrested for OWI, America's "Worst Mayor" got into a brawl at a recent community meeting, and a large drug bust in Wisconsin.
In sports, the Badgers blew it last night against unranked Maryland, the Bucks play again tomorrow night in San Antonio, and should the Lombardi trophy be renamed after Tom Brady?
Elsewhere in sports, NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently suggested changing to 10-minute quarters to speed up games, and Caitlin Clark has turned down an invite to participate in the NBA All-Star Weekend.
We let you know what's on TV today/tonight, and a really deserving kid in Philly recently got surprised with free tickets to the NFC Championship game!
Today was our first ever "Hypothetical Thursday", where we would ask each other a separate hypothetical question and see what our answers are, along with our listeners.
Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what's she's doing this weekend in the 715, and the Milwaukee Admirals are planning on busting out some retro jerseys later this season to honor the late, great Bob Uecker.
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in New Zealand who found a knife in her sandwich wrap, a school in California that had to cancel classes after they had a bunch of copper wire stolen from inside it's walls, a guy who broke into a house & stole a brand new toilet, a stolen subway train in NYC, a homicide suspect in Springfield, Missouri who looks a lot like "Sideshow Bob" from "The Simpsons", and a guy who assaulted his roomie with a bologna sammich.
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Went for an hour-long walk yesterday and it felt fantastic! Looking forward to more time outdoors tomorrow when it gets back into the 50's!
Even saw a few motorcycles yesterday.
This morning, we began with an update on the drones in New Jersey, some news about the Doomsday Clock, a recall on some potato chips, and
In Sports, the Bucks lost to Portland last night, #17 Wisconsin takes on Maryland tonight, the teams have decided which uniforms they'll wear in the upcoming Super Bowl, an Eagles fan has died after falling from a street pole after Sunday's game, and the cover of "MLB: The Show 2025" will feature three athletes.
Elsewhere in sports, the new coach of the Jaguars needs to work on his "DUVALL" chant, Jerry Jones loves a good glory hole, the NCAA has changed the start time of the men's basketball championship game, Ravens fans are doing their best impersonation of Bills fans, and a longtime minor league hockey player finally got the call up to the NHL!
We talked about what's on TV tonight and also heard Bill Burr discuss his recent appearance on Howie Mandel's podcast. Plus, Anthony Mackie had to clarify some comments he made about playing "Captain America" and what it represents.
Today is "National Puzzle Day", so go home & bust out a 1,000 piece puzzle this afternoon! And if you're looking for a side-hustle, you might want to look into buying a couple of vending machines.
A recent survey found that 61% of Gen-Z'ers can't make an omelette!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an exploding toilet, a woman who got denied for a Lyft because the driver said she was too big, a gym teacher in Waukesha was REALLY drunk, and a #FloridaMan who ended up in a wood chipper.
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Up near 50° today…and into the 50's on Thursday.
Gotta get the truck through a car wash!
In the news this morning, Selena Gomez got destroyed in the internet after posting a video of herself crying about deported illegal immigrants, former UWL Chancellor Joe Gow is now suing in Federal court to get his job back, President Donald Trump signed even more Executive orders yesterday in regards to the military, and what is DeepSeek and why is it making the news?
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win last night over the Jazz, the Badger men's basketball team moved up in the rankings again before their game against Maryland tomorrow night, and Jimmy Butler got suspended by the Miami Heat………again!
Elsewhere in sports, Vanderbilt got fined again for court-storming after an upset win over Kentucky, a bunch of Eagles fans were injured after Sunday's win over the Commanders when a car plowed into a crowd, and a hammer throw accident at a high school in Colorado killed someone.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show!
A couple who lost their home and almost all of their possessions in the California wildfires were able to find something extremely special in the rubble.
We took a look at a list of valuable band t-shirts and also ran down a list of eight everyday things that can be considered "exercise".
And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who hid some drugs up his ass, a #FloridaDeputy who tried to smuggle drugs onto a cruise ship disguised as Skittles, a man in Texas who's under investigation for using his toddler to remove snow from his windshield, and medicinal tiger piss!
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What a weekend!
So much music…so many friends I ran into…all the beers I chugged!
Definitely needed a relaxing day yesterday to get mentally prepared for this week.
We started things off this morning with news about getting rid of the penny,
In sports, the Eagles & Chiefs are heading back to the Super Bowl after winning the AFC & NFC Championship games yesterday, the Bucks struggled in LA over the weekend, and the Badgers got back on track against Nebraska.
Elsewhere in sports, we recapped the victors at the Australian Open, and the Cowboys got a new head coach.
Brian talked about his two days at the La Crosse Center for the Riverfront Revolt, and 2nd Floor Sarah stopped by yet again to let us know what's happening in our area this week.
Cool story about a pizza delivery guy who got a tiny tip during a snow storm, but is getting some help from a GoFundMe that was set up for him. And a couple in Alabama won't have to worry about birthday parties for their child for the next 18 years after giving birth in a Krispy Kreme parking lot.
We let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about a Senator in Connecticut who wants theaters to be more honest with the "start times" for films.
Had a couple of food-related items this morning…including a link between Bacon & dementia, and a Skyline-chili flavored ice cream. Sounds nasty.
In case you missed it, an 11 year-old in LA found the ultra-rare Paul Skenes baseball card and is going to auction it off for charity!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a restaurant in NJ that added a "proud boys" burger to it's menu, a guy who caused $9,000 in damage to a carpet at a DMV, a dude who turned orange after eating a bunch of cheese & meat & butter, and a #FloridaPrincipal who threw a kegger for a bunch of underage students.
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It's finally here! Friday…AND…the Riverfront Revolt at the La Crosse Center!
See you there later today for Asking Alexandria, Starset, & Eva Under Fire.
On the show this morning, we started things off with the latest on Wednesday's school shooting in Nashville, President Trump's executive order to declassify documents related to the assassinations of JFK & MLK, a recall on a couple of Ford models, the Packer tailgate tour making it's way around the state in April, and a weather reporter who got fired after criticizing Elon Musk's gesture.
In sports, the Bucks beat up on the Heat last night, the Badgers play on Sunday, the AFC & NFC Championship games are also on Sunday, and Alexander Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's record again last night.
Elsewhere in sports, Novak Djokovic retired after his first set yesterday after an injury, and a Nebraska fan hit a putt that won him a brand new Porsche!
We told you what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters, and we also discussed some unusual facts about the human body.
The "blizzard" in the south this week has led to an opportunity to help the homeless community there, and a contractor in North Carolina has been doing a lot of free work to help people there rebuild after the devastation left after Hurricane Helene.
Would you try a pizza-flavored cereal? Well, now you can! And in other food-related news, Costco is looking to hire someone to try all of their Super Bowl snacks.
ICYMI, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to sell some of the snow from the field at the Linc during their win over the Rams, and yes…it sold out.
During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an adult diaper "influencer", a former #FloridaCop who shot a man with his own gun, a woman who unplugged her child's monitor in the NICU so she could ask the nurse for a turkey sammich, and a guy shot an Instacart delivery driver.
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Only one more sleep until we rock out at the La Crosse Center with Asking Alexandria, Beartooth, Starset, Memphis May Fire, Pop Evil, & Eva Under Fire!
If you don't have your tickets for the Riverfront Revolt, you can get them online here.
Back into the teens today after a high of 31° yesterday & some light snow.
We kicked things off with an update on the Wisconsin man who allegedly set fire to a Congressman's office, a recap of Governor Evers' State address, what was in the letter that former President Biden left for President Trump in the Resolute Desk, and if you've got TikTok installed on an old phone…you might want to list it on eBay.
In sports, the Bucks/Pelicans game scheduled for last night got postponed because of the wintry weather in New Orleans, the NY Jets have hired a new head coach, the AFC & NFC Championship games are this weekend, and the Badger men's basketball team is back at home on Sunday against Nebraska.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and discussed a new UFO documentary that is coming out soon. Plus, Brian now thinks that Rock is Dead after watching Pop Culture Jeopardy.
A couple of heart-warming animal rescue stories including a family's pet tortoise that survived the LA wildfires, and a moose that recently fell through the ice on a frozen lake was rescued by wildlife officials.
Have you seen the single serve "cheese product" packages from Velveeta? How about this face-roller from Coors Light? Have you heard about Sluggball?
We talked about a Buzzfeed.com list of things that should be obsolete by 2075, and a very cool story about Bills Mafia helping a charity in Mark Andrews' name after he dropped a pass that could have tied the game between the Bills & Ravens last weekend.
Office Cora joined us to talk about her life & what she's up to in the 715 this weekend.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an argument over a remote control that ended with a stabbing, a "Mother of the Year" candidate who handcuffed her kid to an oil tank as punishment for eating too many hot dogs, and a guy who shot up a Wendy's because his fries were too cold.
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It's another beautiful day in the Coulee Region.
Much warmer than it's been the last few days.
In the news this morning, Elon Musk responded to the viral salute he gave after the inauguration, Netflix is raising it's prices again, an armed robbery attempt in La Crosse yesterday, and a Bishop who plead with the President to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community & illegal immigrants.
In sports, the Badgers had their seven-game winning streak come to an end last night at the hands of UCLA, and the Bucks look to make it five in a row tonight in New Orleans against the Pelicans. Plus, the 2025 baseball Hall of Fame inductees were announced yesterday. Elsewhere in sports, four Chilean men were arrested in connection with the recent robbery at Joe Burrow's house, and some nachos ended up on the ice during the Washington Capitals game last night.
We talked about what's on TV tonight, and in case you missed it, during his most recent podcast, Howie Mandel surprised Bill Burr with a visit from Billy Corgan to talk about their connection to one another.
Cool story about a goose on the loose in Canada with an arrow stuck in it's rear end was finally captured & saved! And even though most of us know this already, auto experts say you don't need to warm up your vehicle during the cold, winter months.
We took a look at a recent survey that revealed only one third of people in relationships are comfortable pooping in front of their partner.
Today is "National Hot Sauce Day", so we took a look at some of the nation's favorite hot sauces.
And did you see the offer this kid is getting from the Pittsburgh Pirates for his Paul Skenes baseball card?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pet monkey that attacked a Starbucks employee after jumping through the drive-thru window, mysterious balls were washing up on a beach in Australia, a 600lb rapper who wants to stage dive on his upcoming tour, an "influencer" who was poisoning her own daughter for "likes" on social media, and drunk guy in #Florida who didn't want to pay his bar tab.
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I think my nipple froze off this morning.
Seriously cold today before warming up to about 30° tomorrow.
Obviously, most of the news this morning was about yesterday's inauguration of President Trump…from the swearing-in ceremony, to his speech, to the Carrie Underwood performance, to Zuckerberg sneaking a peek at Lauren Sanchez's goodies, to Elon's "salute", to all the rest of it.
In sports, THE Ohio State beat Notre Dame in last night's College Football Playoff National Championship game, and the Wisconsin Badgers have moved up in the most recent AP Top 25 poll. Plus, "Major League" is going to make it's way back into select Marcus Cinemas in Wisconsin to honor Bob Uecker after his passing last week.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
Heroic story about a man who tried to save his dog after it fell through the ice on a frozen lake, but ended up needing to be saved himself.
And speaking of the freezing temps, we went over a list of things you shouldn't leave in your car when it gets this cold.
During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Wisconsin teenager who tried to burn down a Congressman's office because of the TikTok ban, a guy who was cutting his toenails in public at an airport, a #FloridaWoman who got arrested for drug possession, a Turkish woman who got arrested for trying to bang 100 men in a day, and a guy in Texas who was trying to buy a baby to harvest it's organs.
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So cold! Gonna stay frozen early in the week before getting back towards 30° on Wednesday.
In the news this morning, a deadly shooting on the North Side of La Crosse over the weekend, the ban on TikTok over the weekend that has since been lifted, the Donald Trump inauguration today, and a fire at a strip club.
In sports, the Bucks are rolling right now, the #24 Badgers men's basketball team got another win over the weekend, and we recapped this weekend's NFL Divisional round games. Plus, a look at tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship game tonight.
Elsewhere in sports, the WI Badgers are alleging that Miami tampered with Xavier Lucas' transfer, and Dick Vitale's return to the broadcast booth has been delayed again.
Not only is it Martin Luther King Day, but it's also National Cheese Lovers Day & Blue Monday. We talked about the reasons behind January 20th being considered the "worst day of the year".
2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and we shared a great story about a fire Captain who helped save an entire neighborhood during the LA wildfires.
We talked about what's on TV tonight and what we watched over the weekend.
Did you see this historic goalie goal from the weekend?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was badly burned by BBQ sauce, a former daycare worker that put a 4 year-old in a trash can as punishment, an arsonist from Oregon who showed up to the LA wildfires in a firetruck he bought at an auction, and a porn star who has offered up her services to the brave firefighters in LA.
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As much as I love Fridays, today just doesn't have the same feeling after yesterday's tragic news about Mr. Baseball, Bob Uecker.
As a lifelong Red Sox fan, my love of Ueck comes from his time on TV in "Mr. Belvedere" and in the "Major League" films. After moving here in 2003, and listening to him on WKTY throughout the years, along with trips to Miller Park, and seeing how revered he is here, I now have a much better appreciation of his life & career.
He'll be missed greatly.
Elsewhere in the news this morning, more on the wildfires in LA, including a house that survived the fires only to be split in half by a mudslides, info on an upcoming benefit concert, and Biden's decision on TikTok.
In sports, we talked about tonight's Bucks game and tomorrow' Badger game against USC, and looked at this weekend's NFL divisional round matchups. Plus, Ovi scored another goal last night to get closer to Gretzky's record, and the WWE & TNA just signed a new agreement.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's new in theaters. Also had a story about a woman who pretended to order a pizza when she was actually calling the cops to rescue her from a dire situation.
A recent survey found that only 1% of Americans can fall asleep in under a minute, and Progresso soups just released something called "Soup Drops".
A bill to honor the "Miracle on Ice" USA hockey team has been reintroduced to Congress. Hopefully, it passes this time!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk Southwest Airlines pilot, a couple of former daycare workers that were drugging the kids to get them to sleep, a woman who raped a boy that was living with her and recently gave birth to his child, and a woman who recently paid off her mortgage lost the house to the California wildfires.
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Hello, car wash!
Mid 30's today…into the 40's tomorrow. Then a complete nose-dive back into the teens.
Gotta get the truck to ShipShape today or tomorrow and get all that salt off it. Yuck.
In the news this morning, we recapped President Biden's farewell address, updated you on the wildfires in California, talked about the Leinenkugel brothers trying to buy back the brewery in Chippewa Falls, and we talked about the homeless "drop-offs" happening in Eau Claire.
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over the Magic last night, and the Badger men's basketball team is keeping an eye on the situation out west as they play USC on Saturday. We looked ahead to this weekend's Divisional round in the NFL, and talked about Quinn Ewers declaring for the NFL draft.
Also in sports, the College Football Playoff National Championship game is on Monday, Jim Harbaugh has a few medical procedures lined up for the offseason after a medical scare last year, NBA commissioner Adam Silver is apparently going to try and do something about all the threes teams are taking this year, and former Badger running back Montee Ball is going into the College Football Hall of Fame!
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend. Plus, Sally Struthers recently had some negative stuff to say about the late Betty White.
Neat story about a guy who bought a digital camera at a thrift store & tracked down the original owners after he found the SD card had over 1,700 pictures on it. Also, did you hear about the Bathtub Donkeys? Might need one of those jerseys!
Talked about some of the fitness trends to look forward to in 2025. And if you're looking for a new job, Planters is looking to hire someone to drive the PeanutMobile. Coors Light is looking to give away a "Case of the Mondays" for the day after the Super Bowl, and Walgreens might be changing it's policy of locking certain items up.
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a nose ring caught on an office chair, a school that went into lockdown because of a squirrel, a woman who got some free weed at a Burger King, a VERY drunk babysitter, and a guy who really doesn't like high beams.
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Welcome to Wednesday!
Warming up a bit today with highs near 30°, instead of in the low teens like the last few days. And should be closer to 40° tomorrow & Friday!
In the news this morning, the latest on the LA wildfires that continue to destroy homes & businesses, people are moving from TikTok to RedNote, Governor Evers created a new "Violence Prevention Office", and some highlights from the Hegseth Senate confirmation hearing.
In sports, both the Bucks & Badgers won last night, and that despicable Eagles fan from Sunday's game against the Packers has reportedly been banned by the team and fired from his job.
Also in sports, another star athlete has been robbed, the Olympic medals that are deteriorating will be replaced, and an eagle mascot trainer for a soccer team got fired for posting pics & videos of his junk online.
Great story about a guy who helped an elderly woman avoid a fine for not maintaining her lawn and then raised over $500,000 to help pay her bills.
Several food-related items this morning including a pizza place that charges a LOT of money to put pineapple on your 'za, and nutrition labels may be moving to the front of the package in the near future.
We played our interview with Leigh from Pop Evil as we get closer & closer to next weekend's "Riverfront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center.
Several major companies are making changes, including Walmart's new logo, Starbucks' new policy, and Amazon is doing away with "try it before you buy it" for Prime members.
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a judge in Chicago who got busted for texting racist memes to another judge, a coyote that got into an Aldi store, a woman who allegedly had sex with over 1,000 men in 12 hours, and a #FloridaMan who got arrested for DUI with a .523 BAC.
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Another cold one in the Coulee Region today, but warmer temps are on the way later this week with highs near 40° on Thursday & Friday.
In the news this morning, the latest on the wildfires in LA County, an update on the closing of the Leinie's brewery in Chippewa Falls, a recall on some locally-produced meats, and a guy who was stalking & threatening Caitlin Clark has been arrested.
In sports, we talked about the Vikings woeful performance against the Rams last night, looked ahead to this coming weekend's Divisional Round in the NFL, and talked about tonight's Bucks game and Badgers game.
Also in sports, an emotional tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau from his USHL team, Mike McCarthy is gone in Dallas, and the IOC replacing some medals that were lost in the wildfires.
A couple of food-related stories this morning, including a new flavor of Cheetos, and a possible new shape for Doritos.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show and got his reaction to the Packers loss on Sunday.
Nice story about a former teacher who donated part of her liver to save a former student.
We took a look at a recent survey of young adults that found that many of them cannot perform basic DIY tasks around the house like changing a lightbulb.
Also asked "What are you sick of?"
And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who injured his penis during a fireworks display, a cop who had his car & wallet stolen by a hooker, a woman in France who thought she was dating Brad Pitt, and a #FloridaMan who tried to bang a horse.
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Brutally cold temps to start the week, but back towards the 40's by Thursday.
We started the morning off with an update on the devastating wildfires in California, news on a planned expansion at the Kalahari resorts in the Dells, and a fire over the weekend in Onalaska.
In sports, we recapped this weekend's Wild Card action, talked about the Bucks brutal loss to the Knicks yesterday, the Badgers big win over Minnesota on Friday, and a new head coach announced in New England.
Also in sports, Alexander Ovechkin scored another goal over the weekend, and the two Yankees fans that interfered with Mookie Betts during the World Series have now been banned by MLB.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about a list of sequels & franchise films that are coming out in 2025.
Amidst the horror and loss of the wildfires in LA, there's also some stories of hope and compassion…including a missing dog that got returned to it's owner, and a restaurant that's helping to feed families that have lost their homes in the wildfires.
Winter is here in the Midwest and it's important to have an emergency kit in your car in case of emergencies. We took a look at the key items you should have in your kit.
2nd Floor Sarah was out sick today, but we still hooked you up with a couple of things happening in our area this week.
You might have seen AJ Brown reading a book on the sidelines of yesterday's Packers/Eagles game…and afterwards, in the locker room, he was asked about it.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole some Hot Pockets, a #FloridaWoman who's accused of assaulting her elderly employer after she was denied a bonus, a guy in Tennessee who shot his gun at a family that was sledding, a deputy who crashed his patrol car because he was watching porn on his phone, and a woman who says she had six ribs removed and is going to make them into a crown.
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Hello, Friday!
A slight dusting of snow overnight…some more on the way this Sunday.
In the news this morning, the suspect in last week's New Lisbon shooting was captured yesterday in Elroy, police in California say that at least one of the wildfires was set intentionally, and one of the girls involved in the "Slender Man" stabbing a decade ago is getting out of a mental health institution.
In sports, Notre Dame beat Penn State last night to advance to the College Football Playoffs National Championship game, we took a look at this weekend's Wild Card matchups, including the Vikings game on Monday night that's been moved to Arizona. Plus, Sidney Crosby moved up on the NHL's all-time scoring list, and the alleged Bengals petition is #FakeNews
We let you know what's on TV this weekend and in theaters as well, and discussed a new poll about swearing at work.
Normally, stories about flying are not good…but this woman is thanking Delta for getting her home to see her dying mother before she passed. And speaking of heart-warming stories…check out this couple that finally got their wedding photos FIFTY-SIX years after they got married!
There's apparently a new "TikTok" trend involving pubic hair & bikini bottoms. Also hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & Around River City this weekend.
Check out this video of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway President shredding on the track after a recent snowfall. Pretty badass!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pizza joint that couldn't open because the town has too many fat kids, a serial butt-slapper in Denver, a woman who had a very painful MRI recently, and a couple that got busted having sex in the lobby of a police station is back at it again…this time on the floor of a laundromat.
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One day from the glorious weekend!
Definitely ready to spend some time on the couch, watching football.
In the news this morning, we had updates on the wildfires raging in California, what's going to be open/closed today in honor of Jimmy Carter's funeral, an update on the suspect in the shooting deaths of three people in New Lisbon, and the Mexican President responding to Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
In sports, the Bucks got a big win over the Spurs last night, the Badger men's basketball team looks to stay hot tomorrow night against the Gophers, former WI QB Tyler Van Dyke is headed to SMU, a rundown of the upcoming CFP Bowl Games and this weekend's NFL action…plus, an update on Jordan Love.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.
According to a scary new report, 41% of employers plan on downsizing by 2030 as more jobs become victims of A.I.
On the flipside of that disturbing news, check out this story about a guy who found his birth mother in a bakery that he frequented!
There's a college in England that is offering a class on how to make phone calls because of Telophobia. Yeah, it's a thing.
Checked in on Alexander Ovechkin's goal total as he chases Wayne Gretzky's record, and the NHL announced it's outdoor games for 2026.
Had a new "Karen of the Day" at an airport, and a sports reporter got busted looking at some lingerie while on the job.
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Wisconsin man who was caught masturbating outside of a grocery store, a woman in Cleveland who was killed by her neighbor's pigs, and a racist who got a big-ass shiner after getting punched in the face.
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HUMP DAY!
As we get over the hump & head towards the weekend, we noticed that there's some snow in the forecast on Sunday!
So, as Frankie Macdonald would say, "BE PREPARED!!!"
In the news this morning, the Governor of California declared a State of Emergency due to the wildfires in L.A., Trump is going to rename the Gulf of Mexico, Facebook is apparently getting rid of "fact-checkers", and a suspect in the attempted homicide in Tomah on Thanksgiving Day was arrested.
In sports, we took a look at the upcoming schedules for the Bucks & the Badgers, and the Wild Card weekend schedule in the NFL. Plus, a check on the coaching carousel. And ICYMI, the WWE is taking the 2026 Royal Rumble to Saudi Arabia!
We let you know what's on TV tonight, and if you're a big fan of "The Shining", you've got a chance to watch it at the Overlook Hotel this year as it celebrates it's 45th Anniversary. And speaking of movie anniversaries, we ran down a list of movies that are turning 50 in 2025!
Elsewhere in movie news, a theater chain is pulling a 7-11 & letting you bring your own bucket to their theaters on January 19th for "National Popcorn Day".
Cool story about a couple of Lions fans who connected over a recent tragedy.
Some food-related stuff today with the Girl Scouts announcing that they'll be discontinuing a few of their cookie flavors after this year, the new McDonald's McValue menu, and Busch beer is offering a few single people the chance to speed-date at "Date-Tona" in February. Also, a look at some of the menu additions to NFL stadiums during the playoffs.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who left her kids in the car while she gambled at a casino, a Hooters waitress that got a DUI, and a 9 year-old in Arizona who got a legitimate tattoo.
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Another fine day in the Coulee Region!
In the news this morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he is resigning, Federal agencies have now joined in the search for Virgil Thew in the New Lisbon area, a Wisconsin man died after his UTV fell through the ice on Lawrence Lake, and another Wisconsin man died in a snowmobile crash in the UP.
In sports, the Bucks & Badgers both got wins yesterday, and the news on Christian Watson's injury is NOT good. Plus, a recap of "Black Monday" in the NFL. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show also joined us just after 8am, and we also delved into the Skip Bayless/Fox Sports sexual battery lawsuit.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and what's new for New Release Tuesday, and talked about the Hershey Bears setting a new record for their annual "Teddy Bear Toss".
Funny story about a guy who was doing some remodeling in his parents' house & found one of his childhood Christmas presents hidden in the walls! And the Salvation Army once again had some rather generous, anonymous donations this year during their bell-ringing campaign.
Did you know that 50% of Americans carry an extra pair of underwear with them "in case of an emergency"?
If you're trying to get healthy in 2025 and are worried about getting the proper amount of nutrients, here's some warning signs!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some peeled bananas that keep showing up on the corner of a street in England, a Good Samaritan who turned out to be not so good, a guy who tried to sneak a BUNCH of stuff into a jail inside his rectum, and a #FloridaMan who didn't appreciate his boyfriend's spankings.
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The start of a full, five-day work week begins now!
We started the morning with updates on the New Year's Eve terror attack in New Orleans and the deadly shooting in New Lisbon a week ago. Also, area Culver's restaurants are doing what they can to help the victims of the shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School.
In sports, the Packers lost to the Bears for the first time in forever. The Bucks lost over the weekend, but the Badgers returned from the holiday break with a big win over Iowa. We also took a look at this week's NFL Playoff schedule.
Recapped last night's Golden Globes awards and let you know what's on TV tonight. Plus, a great story about a guy who taught his girlfriend how to ice skate so he could propose to her in NYC at Rockefeller Center.
2nd Floor Sarah joined us to talk about what's going on in our area this week, and we discussed the top five diets for 2025.
We talked about the remaining College Football Playoffs bowl games and checked in on Alexander Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. And ICYMI, the US won it's second straight hockey World Juniors championship over the weekend!
What's the proper etiquette if you win big money on a lottery ticket you got as a Christmas gift?
Did you see the Dallas Cowboys cheerleader who got beaned by a football on a kickoff yesterday?
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a self-driving car that had a glitch and kept driving in circles, an officer in Zambia who got drunk & released a bunch of prisoners so they could celebrate New Year's Eve, a #FloridaMan who stabbed his sister in the face after an argument about spilled milk, and a guy who was "The DUI" on NYE.
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Here comes that COLD weather!
Down into the teens this weekend, so stay warm!
We started the morning with an update on the shooting in New Lisbon, the tragedy in New Orleans, and the missing absentee ballots from Madison!
In sports, we recapped yesterday's bowl games and took a look ahead at this weekend's College Football Playoff action. Plus, which Packer players made the 2024 NFL Pro Bowl???
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and hooked you up with a list of things to do in & Around River City this weekend.
Cool story about a woman who's helping to reunite families affected by Hurricane Helene with their lost photos.
Apple settled a $95 million privacy lawsuit, a small plane crash in California yesterday killed two people & injured nineteen others, and a Wisconsin kindergarten student was fatally struck by a school bus.
And...is there something going on with the fog in America? Grab your tinfoil hats!
A Washington Commanders player who proposed to his girlfriend is going viral for ALL the wrong reasons right now, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman making jewelry out of some unique materials, a driver got busted for playing video games while driving 107mph on an interstate, and a creeper on a cruise ship was taking toilet videos of passengers.
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And we're back!
After taking the last week off, Jean returns to the show and we heard all about her holiday celebrations.
We also spoke with Colin Mochrie from "Whose Line Is It Anyway" about his upcoming live shows at the Pabst Theater & the Pablo Center.
Lots of horrific news this morning, including updates on the terrorist attack in New Orleans, the Cybertruck explosion at the Trump hotel in Vegas, a shooting outside a nightclub in NY, and an update on the shooting in New Lisbon.
In sports, we recapped yesterday's College Football Playoff bowl games, including the wild finish between Texas & Arizona State, and we took a look ahead at the rest of the upcoming bowl schedule. Also, the NBA came down hard on the Miami Heat & the Houston Rockets for their recent on-court dust-up.
The new year has begun and if you're looking for some healthier eating options, maybe some delicious watercress? Apparently, it's the most nutrient-dense veggie out there.
A new "Karen of the Day" is apparently a big fan of the movie "Titanic" and also really wants to drink some water.
Cool story about a kid who had to have his spokes on his bike cut after his foot got stuck in them.
And check out this ref who ate a few punches during a recent kickboxing match. Dude's got an IRON jaw!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaScumbag who slammed a puppy to the floor, a #FloridaWoman who stole someone's credit cards & made a bunch of purchases, a possible Airbnb ban for Lily Phillips, and AI robots learning to do surgery by watching videos!
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Welcome to New Year's Eve! Big plans tonight?
Likely going to cook a nice meal, watch some of the TV countdown specials, and be in bed by 9pm.
In the news this morning, the US Treasury Department says it was hacked, you might be able to see the Northern Lights in Wisconsin tonight, a deadly shooting in New Lisbon, and EV owners will be paying more taxes in 2025 at public charging stations.
In sports, we recapped last night's Monday Night Football matchup between the Lions & 49ers, and we took a look ahead at the playoff scenarios for this weekend's final regular season action. Plus, a rundown of today's College Football Playoff bowl games.
Let you know about all of tonight's New Year's Eve specials on TV, and we had a list of things to look forward to in the month of January!
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us yet again this morning, and we had a cool story about a missing dog that was on the loose for ten days before returning home & ringing the doorbell!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a DUI suspect who snuck a few unopened beers into the back of a squad car, a bus driver in Indiana who was busted for driving drunk with students on board, a Sopranos-esque story about a couple of paving companies in Georgia, and a teacher in Ohio who is suing her former school after she used a sick day to go to a concert.
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Another foggy start to the day with much colder temps ahead!
In the news this morning, former President Jimmy Carter died over the weekend, a Wisconsin man killed a woman in Kentucky, a plane crash in South Korea killed 179 people on board, a Colorado man attacked a news reporter, and another update on the plane crash in Kazakhstan last week.
In sports, the Packers made it interesting, but lost to the Vikings yesterday, and the NFL playoff picture got a bit clearer after this weekend's games. Plus, the NHL Winter Classic is scheduled for tomorrow in Chicago, and we took a look at the upcoming College Football Bowl games.
How many "lazy days" do you need in a year? The average American says they need 60…seems a bit low.
Brian recapped his trip to Milwaukee this weekend to see "A Christmas Story" at the Pabst Theater along with a meet-n-greet with the film's star, Peter Billingsley.
Cool story about Lowe's donating a bunch of tiny homes to areas of North Carolina still reeling from the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
Today is National Bacon Day, so celebrate by eating all the Bacon! Maybe stop by Buffalo Wild Wings & try their Bacon Day special.
2nd Floor Sarah stopped by just after 8am to let us know what's happening in the area this week, and the world of Chess has a new scandal involving someone's jeans!
In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a goat murder, a couple of guys who died while trying to find a Sasquatch, a man with a machete in the parking lot of a Family Dollar store, and a mom who abandoned her baby to go gambling at a casino.
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We did it. Made it through the short, holiday week.
Whew.
Jean's still out, but she'll return next Thursday after the New Year.
We started the morning with an update on that plane crash in Kazakhstan, some absentee ballots in Wisconsin that apparently went missing, a Wisconsin Correctional Officer who was killed by a suspected drunk driver, and the Waukesha man accused of a hit-and-run on I-94 that killed a tow truck driver getting charged.
In sports, we recapped last night's Thursday Night Football stinker between Chicago & Seattle, a rundown of yesterday's wild college bowl games, and a look ahead at today's bowl game schedule. Plus, the Nielsen ratings are in for the NFL on Netflix and let's just say that it was definitely a success!
Let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend, and we finally have an answer to the question, "What did Kevin's father do for a living in the 'Home Alone' movies?" And speaking of "Home Alone", which of the booby traps do you think would hurt the most?
Cool story about a fisherman that saved a woman that was caught in a riptide, and a couple of guys who fell through the ice with their UTV got saved in Barron County.
Talked about Dictionary.com's "Word of the Year" and if you're overwhelmed by the amount of passwords you have to remember, you're NOT alone.
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman that tried to make her own food at a Chipotle, a baby that was abandoned in the median of a road in Colorado on Xmas day wearing nothing but a diaper, a Grinch helped apprehend some criminals in Peru, and a really fat dog!
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Welcome back after the short Christmas break!
No Jean until after the New Year, and we started the morning with the Thursday song, and some news about a plane crash in Kazakhstan, Trump's feelings about President Biden's recent pardons, the Mega Millions jackpot, and a recall on some eye drops.
Brian recapped his holiday with the family and new puppy, and he also
Let you know what's on TV today. Plus, a great story about a struggling family that just got a new car from an NFL player.
In sports, we recapped yesterday's NFL & NBA games, took a look ahead at the rest of this week's football schedule, and we also ran down the upcoming bowl games. Also, Caitlin Clark got some more hardware recently, and a former high school coach is being sued by the mother of one of his former players.
As we get closer to the new year, it's a great time to take a look back at this year's Pornhub stats! And speaking of looking back, we also listed some of the celebrities that passed away in 2024.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pizza delivery in #Florida that ended with a stabbing, a guy who whacked off on food at his job, and a baby Jesus statue that was stolen from a nativity scene got returned just in time for Christmas!
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We finally made it to Christmas Eve!
One final show before we are completely off tomorrow morning. No live show, no "Best Of"…just music & commercials.
We started the morning off with the news about Biden's pardons, Luigi Mangione's not-guilty plea, the billion dollar lottery winner finally came forward, and another national chain store will be closing it's doors.
In sports, the Packers won big over the Saints last night & clinched a playoff spot for the 2nd consecutive year, and we also took a look at the very busy schedule for the NFL the rest of this week. Plus…is there some sort of Jordan Love/Toyotathon connection?
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show. Also took another look at some end-of-the-year lists, including some of Grubhub's 2024 stats, the most-searched slang terms of the last year, and Google's top trending searches in entertainment.
Great story about a quick thinking & acting 2nd grader who likely saved his classmate's life by using the Heimlich maneuver.
Still have a bunch of Bowl Games coming up over the next week or so, but an extremely funny moment happened during yesterday's "Famous Idaho Potato Bowl".
Talked about some small cleaning projects you can accomplish that could make a huge difference in your house, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who got busted for speeding in a school zone with a suspended license & in possession of drugs…and then bit the arresting officer, a Canadian woman who did some really effed-up shit on the internet, Justin Timberlake's latest snafu, and an MMA fighter who fractured his penis.
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Just two more sleeps until Christmas! Oh, and Happy Festivus for the rest of us!
Brian returned from vacation today & we started things off with news about the La Crosse Mayoral race, an officer-involved shooting in Chippewa County, an updated on the WI school shooting from last week, and sad news about a couple of retired K9 Officers.
In sports, we recapped this weekend's NFL action & took a look ahead to tonight's MNF matchup between the Saints & Packers. Also, the Badgers got a nice win before the holiday break, an updated look at the College Football Playoff bracket after a few games this past weekend, and Tiger Woods' son is the real deal!
We talked about a VERY festive pub in England, and took a look at some of Google's year-end search trends.
Great story about CNN's "Hero of the Year", and a Bengals fan who won free pizza for everyone in the stadium during yesterday's game against the Browns.
Mashable.com put together a list of the top Christmas horror movies of all time, and even though 2nd Floor Sarah is out, we hooked you up with a few things going on in the area this week.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drone show that went horribly wrong, a bunch of skiers in Colorado that got stuck on a lift, a contractor in Maine who wanted just one more spin on the slot machine before being arrested, and apparently…people are putting glitter in their pickles.
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Happy Friday, yo!
Jean made it back after being out sick the last few days, and we kicked things off this morning with news about the upcoming Adam Fravel sentencing, an SUV vs. train in Elk Mound, the wife of Ryan Borgwardt filing to end their marriage, UFOs in Oregon, and the defense fund for Luigi Mangione growing.
In sports, we recapped last night's game between the Rams & 49ers, talked about the Bill Belichick press conference yesterday, and we took a look ahead at this weekend's NFL schedule, along with the Badger & Bucks schedule.
We let you know what's going to be on TV this weekend & what's in theaters, and we talked about the massive Stanley mug recall that's happening right now.
Brian's on vacation next week, so we looked at a recent survey that asked people how often they NEED a vacation.
Great story about a retired fire Captain who saved a 6 year-old girl's life at a recent screening of Moana 2, and some firefighters in Cleveland were able to successfully rescue a woman's missing engagement ring out of a sewer.
Travis Hunter dominated the NCAAF awards last night & is the favorite to win the Heisman trophy this weekend, and the Lions have revoked a fan's tickets after his dust-up with Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on Thanksgiving.
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some jewelry thieves that tried to use a rowboat to escape police, a drug suspect who ran from police & tried to hide in a chimney, a Domninos delivery driver who's been robbed by the same man on the same street TWICE in the same week, and a scumbag Tik Tok "influencer" created a fake charity & stole almost a million dollars over the last several years.
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Holy shit, it's cold outside.
Thankfully, it's about to turn around and head back towards the 40's this weekend.
We started you off with the Thursday Song this morning, and we discussed the house fire on the south side of La Crosse last night, an update on the Ryan Borgwardt case, the mysterious drones over Staten Island, and some news about Hannah Kobayashi.
In sports, the big news is Belichick is back! With UNC, apparently. We took a look at Week 15 in the NFL, a possible expansion of the March Madness bracket, and a new law that will make flag-planting in Ohio a crime!
We played Jonna's F'ING song, thanks to Niki Paisley, and we also talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.
If you think Jarts are the world's most dangerous toy, you'd be wrong.
Cool story about a woman who needed a very expensive back surgery, but didn't have enough to cover the cost, so her friends went above & beyond to raise the funds for her!
If you're having trouble finding the perfect gift for someone, why not try undelivered mail? It's like that bin store in the mall, but in the mail.
We let you know what's on the boob tube tonight and we discussed Rob Scheider's upcoming TV show.
Ran down a list of the Worst Christmas Songs of all time, and got an update on the Brett Favre/Mark Gastineau situation.
And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about designer nipples, a Massachusetts police force that allowed it's officers to have sex with prostitutes, several Cracker Barrel employees who were fired after denying service to several children with disabilities, and a VERY angry customer who REALLY wanted his money back.
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Another chilly one today…then brutally cold tomorrow with a high of just 10°.
We started the morning off with an update on that unclaimed lottery ticket in California, a witness at the McDonald's where the alleged United Healthcare CEO murderer was captured, and the missing WI kayaker is back in the state & apparently in prison.
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over the Magic last night, and the Badger men's basketball team lost it's third straight game. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow is the latest high-profile athlete to get robbed while playing, and Jason Kelce has been cleared of any charges in that whole phone thing from a month ago.
Great video of a couple of guys in northern Michigan who saved a deer that got trapped in an icy lake, and a guy from New York just skateboarded across America to raise awareness for mental health.
We played a Christmas present edition of "Who'd You Rather?", and we ran down a list of things you shouldn't do at a company holiday party.
Did you see the video of Mark Gastineau confronting Brett Favre about his single-season sack record? Tense!
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who tried to ship drugs disguised as Christmas presents, a former school officer who allegedly planted a vape pen in a student's locker, a Lego theft ring that stole almost a half million dollars worth of Legos, a couple that got married & divorced a dozen times in forty years to scam a pension plan, a guy who jumped over a shark safety net, and a guy who got busted riding a mule & running from the cops.
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Here comes that cold weather!
We kicked things off this morning with news about the capture of the suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO murderer, Daniel Penny being cleared of all charges, a potential threat that was made to the Chippewa Falls Senior High School & Middle School yesterday, and a woman accused of causing a 6 year-old boy's death looking to have her bond reduced.
In sports, we recapped last night's Cowboys/Bengals game and talked about the alternate Simpsons broadcast that everyone seemed to enjoy, and we took a look ahead to this week's schedule. Also talked about the upcoming Christmas games on Netflix.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
A new study took a look at how much money the average American is planning on spending this holiday season…and you might be blowing your nose incorrectly! Who knew?
Cute video of shelter dogs reacting to being kissed, and a nice story about a guy who entertained some passengers on a delayed flight with his saxophone skills.
Did you hear that someone was going to make a musical about that Olympic breakdancer from Australia until her lawyers put an end to it?
And during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen leg lamp, a Cracker Barrel that turned away students with diabilities, a polygamous sect leader who got 50 years in prison, and woman who got killed over a $50 watch.
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Happy Monday, everyone. Enjoy the temps in the 40's today because after this, it's all downhill.
Looking at 10° for a high later this week.
Started the morning off with some news about another candidate has officially entered the race for La Crosse Mayor, Ringo the Seal passing away at the Milwaukee County Zoo, Jay-Z being named in the Diddy lawsuit, and an SUV that fell through the ice on Puckaway Lake
In sports, we recapped all the weekend action, including yesterday's NFL games, the Badgers loss to Marquette on Saturday, and the women's volleyball team advancing to the Sweet Sixteen.
Great story about a non-profit organization that just finished building it's 400th free home for a veteran!
Have you ever wondered which Christmas song is the most dangerous to listen to while you're driving? If so, you're in luck.
Elsewhere in sports, we talked about Juan Soto finally signing a MASSIVE deal to join the Mets, and we discussed the College Football playoff picture. Plus, the "Golden At-Bat" idea is officially dead. For now.
Second-Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and we took a look at a list of things that are no longer worth collecting.
There's tough…and then there's hockey tough!
And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who had his golf clubs ruined by Delta, a #FloridaWoman who tried to grab a toddler from someone's backyard, a "googly-eye" bandit in Oregon, a woman's Star Trek license plates are becoming a real hassle, people wanting to know how Grimace makes babies, and a guy in Canada who was caught watching porn while driving.
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REALLY excited for that weather on Sunday!
We kicked things off this morning with an update on the UnitedHeathcare CEO shooting, an unclaimed lottery ticket, a protest at UW-Madison that led to 19 arrests, and another member of President-elect Trump's administration has been nominated.
In sports, the Packers lost a close one to the Lions last night to kick off week 14 in the NFL, and the Bucks have a big matchup tonight in Boston against the defending champs. The Wisconsin women's volleyball team dominated Fairfield last night to kick off the tournament, and the Blackhawks fired their head coach.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend and what's on TV, and we gave you some tips to pet-proof your Christmas tree.
Today is "National Microwave Day", so nuke those leftovers for lunch! Did you see the Kiss Cam at the Kings game on Tuesday night?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of brothers that were fighting over crocodiles & alligators, a man who fell into a well, a cheerleading coach that sexually abused a student, an "influencer" who is catching heat for dancing in a hospital room of her sugar daddy, and a new product designed to help concert-goers.
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What the hell with all that wind yesterday?
Seriously.
Cold one again today, but hopefully not as blustery.
We started the morning with news about Mattel getting sued for the misprint on those dolls from "Wicked", a guy who's being charged with shipping over $2 million worth of weapons to North Korea, a couple of guys who allegedly broke into a mail drop box in Holmen, and the shooting death of the UnitedHealthcare CEO.
In sports, the Bucks lost for the first time in seven games, week 14 in the NFL kicks off tonight with Packers/Lions, and the WI women's volleyball team kicks off tournament play tonight!
We let you know what's on the boob-tube tonight, and we talked about how much people spent on Cyber Monday.
Cool story about a doctor from Wisconsin who's going to attempt to run seven marathons in seven days on seven different continents!
ICYMI, ESPN is coming to Disney+, and the LPGA updated it's transgender policies.
Did you wash your Christmas tree before bringing it into your house? Apparently, it's a "thing" now. And speaking of the holidays, have you seen the Sam's Club Holi-Dogs?
Update on a story we talked about awhile ago…Joe Burrow is one of the people who spent $2.9 million on a Batman tumbler.
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about werewolf babies, a guy who got naked in a family restaurant, werewolf kids, and another naked guy who was found in an elementary school with a bunch of weed & sex toys.
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Hump Day is here and we're looking at almost 50° on Sunday!!!
Started the morning off with news about the remains of a missing Wisconsin woman, a Wisconsin judge restoring the collective bargaining powers for public employees, and President-elect Trump's pick for the DEA administrator job withdrawing.
In sports, the Bucks won last night to advance to the next round of the NBA Cup, the previously undefeated Badgers lost a close one to Michigan last night, week 14 in the NFL starts tomorrow night, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is talking about a possible "Golden At-Bat" rule, and Tom Brady lost a throwing contest to a high school QB.
Incredible story about a missing husband who was found after his wife saw him on a news report, and an absolutely heart-pounding 911 call from a pregnant woman who was stuck in a speeding vehicle with no brakes!
ICYMI, Oscar Mayer is looking for people to sing their famous jingle for a shot at free groceries, and Miller High Life is continuing to release "dive bar" items around the holidays…this year it's a perfume that's supposed to smell like a dive bar.
Today is "National Cookie Day", so we ran down a list of deals on cookies, and during the Friggin' Sports, we recapped the extremely emotional tribute to Johnny Gaudreau last night at the Flames/Blue Jackets game.
We talked about some interesting Christmas movies & music trivia, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an IHop server who was fired allegedly for buying a meal for a homeless man, a guy who decided to attempt to shoplift from a Walmart during a "Shop with a Cop" event, and a couple that tried & failed an at-home circumcision.
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Another chilly one today, but looking at temps in the mid-40's by this weekend!
We kicked off the morning with news about the missing woman in Hawaii, a #FloridaWoman who zipped her boyfriend in a suitcase & killed him, and an update on the Nya Thao sentencing.
In sports, we recapped last night's MNF game, and took a look ahead at this week's Wisconsin sports schedule. And speaking of the Badger state, we also got on the phone with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show.
Also in sports, Azeez Al-Shaair issued an apology for his hit on Jags QB, Trevor Lawrence, and the San Jose State women's volleyball team's season has come to an end.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked about a 3 year-old chef who's quite popular on TikTok.
Sleep experts have revealed the ideal sleep position, and there's a list of which Christmas song aligns with your Zodiac sign. Plus, the word of the year according to the Oxford dictionary people is "Brain Rot"
In today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pastor that took on a thief that was wielding an axe, a drunk woman who was driving on an airport runway, someone spreading ashes on a Disney ride, someone stole an excavator to steal an ATM, and a couple of guys who snuck into a college football game with some interesting credentials.
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Welcome back to reality!
Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend…we started the show by recapping our respective Thanksgiving celebrations & long weekends.
In sports, the Packers got a big win on Thanksgiving, the Bucks are rolling right now, and the Badger men's basketball team remains undefeated.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we took a look ahead at some things to look forward to in the month of December.
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? Of course you have. Thankfully, #Science has figured out a way to get it UNSTUCK, apparently.
The annual report on the actual cost of the twelve things in the "12 Days of Christmas" song is out, and it ain't cheap. Go figure.
Today is obviously Cyber Monday, but it's also the last day to eat those Thanksgiving leftovers, according to the USDA.
Cool story about a woman in Alaska that found a unique way to help her neighbors during Thanksgiving, and a heart-warming story about a man's love for his wife.
We talked about all the flag-planting that went on this weekend in college football, and an MMA fighter who suffered a very unique injury in her latest bout.
Did you catch the Yacht Rock dockumentary over the weekend? Apparently, one of the guys from Steely Dan wasn't too thrilled with it!
We were joined by 2nd Floor Sarah this morning to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a venomous snake that was slithering up a woman's leg while she was driving, a granny who stabbed her daughter & grandson on Thanksgiving, some pajamas that were coated with meth, and a guy who jumped off a rollercoaster after the lap bar released!
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Welcome to Hump Day! Welcome to the long holiday weekend!
Kicked things off this morning with news about the Valley View Mall's power issues, an update on the school bus crash in Holmen yesterday, a big change for the WI State Park System in 2025, and a tragic story about a father & son that are accused of shooting & killing a neighbor's dog.
In sports, the Bucks are back to .500 after a win over the Heat last night, the new CFP rankings are out with just a week to go in the regular season, Mack Brown got fired by North Carolina, and advertisers are severing ties with Conor McGregor after his recent legal troubles.
We ran down some interesting stats & info on Thanksgiving, including some unique facts about tomorrow's Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the most popular side dish in every state.
Did you see the recent Howie Mandel podcast where Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins revealed that he might be related to comedian Bill Burr? Wild stuff.
We talked about what's in theaters this holiday and what's going to be on TV the next few days. Also, a crazy story about a guy who survived a massive tree falling on his car & trapping him inside!
There's a new "job" for one holiday movie lover that'll pay you $2,500 to watch 25 Christmas movies over the next month & recap them on social media.
Not that I needed the approval of the scientific community, but apparently, peeing in the shower is OK!
Cool story about a Chiefs player who saved a young fan from certain injury after falling out of the stands, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a box truck that crashed & spilled a bunch of snakes onto the road, a teen who threw a temper tantrum in a phone store after her mom decided to disconnect her service, a dude who went nuts on a flight & started attacking his own seat, and a guy who pretended to be a cop to get a discounted meal & then used counterfeit money for his tip.
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One more day of work before the long, holiday weekend!
We started things off this morning with an update on that stabbing in the Kwik Trip parking lot in West Salem last month, some good news about the Leinie's Lodge, an update on the bartender in Milwaukee who was a victim of a hit-and-run in October, and a WI babysitter who killed a family's dog.
In sports, we recapped last night's MNF matchup between the Ravens & Chargers and we took a look ahead at the rest of this week's games. Plus, allegations that the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson event was rigged, and former NHL player Paul Bissonnette is NOT to be trifled with.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show about this weekend's Packer win…and a look ahead at the games on Thanksgiving.
Lots of turkey-day stats & info including a recipe for stuffing made from White Castle sliders, how much the average Thanksgiving meal is going to cost this year, and a VERY expensive cranberry sauce being served up in NYC. Plus, the most hated food on the table at Thanksgiving.
Heart-warming story about a man who tracked down a stranger that saved his life nearly six decades ago!
Funny video of a husband who listed some of the things his wife has said to him that he wouldn't be able to say to her.
If you love Christmas/holiday movies, then there's a new "job" that'll pay you to watch & review 25 of them in 25 days.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who shot her own daughter at a McDonald's, a TikToker who stole from Target & actually posted video of it on her feed, a warning about knock-off perfumes, and a new "human washing machine".
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Welcome to a short week of work!
Gonna get cold later this week, with highs in the 20's starting Thursday.
We started you off this morning with news about Wisconsin's gun-deer season opener, homeless caves in Eau Claire, a couple of vehicle recalls, Trump's plans for the military on day one of his upcoming term, and the passing of legendary game show host, Chuck Woolery.
In sports, we talked about the Packers getting a big win over San Fran yesterday, the Badger men's basketball team's hot start to the season, the football team's continuing struggles on offense, and the Bucks finally starting to build some momentum.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we looked at this past weekend's box office numbers for "Wicked" and "Gladiator II".
And of course, Jean recapped her trip overseas!
Funny story about a 10 year-old kid who called 911 for help with his math homework!
With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, we talked about a bunch of holiday-related stuff, including the best & worst times to travel, the amount of calories we actually take in no turkey-day, and some tips for avoiding a disaster at the dinner table.
Did you see the ASU fans storming the field over the weekend? Wild scene! And what about this basketball player who threw his shoe to try & stop an opponent from scoring???? Who throws a shoe? Honestly.
2nd Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening in our area this week, and during today's "Bad news with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole a bunch of Red Bull & led cops on a high-speed chase, a restaurant owner who tried to stop a couple of guys from pissing on the side of his building, a zookeeper who was stealing the food from some of the animals and keeping it for himself, and a car company that refused to give a couple a refund.
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We made it! Friday is here and I can't wait to veg-out for a couple of days.
I'm going to be daydreaming about crockpot mac-n-cheese and all that stuffing I'm going to eat next week!
Speaking of Thanksgiving & all that grub, we took a look at what Americans are planning on eating at their Thanksgiving gathering.
This morning, we began by talking about a couple of recalls…one for beef with a possible E. coli contamination, and another for anxiety meds with a "life-threatening" label mistake. We also talked about the Matt Gaetz withdrawl & President-elect Trump's new pick for the Attorney General position. Plus, an update on the missing Wisconsin kayaker.
In sports, the Steelers somehow lost to the lowly Browns last night in the snow, and we took a look ahead to the games this weekend. Also, the AL & NL MVPs have been announced.
We let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, along with some new music you can pick up today.
Cool story about a granny in Canada that just set the women's world record for most pushups in an hour!
The kid who caught the Freddie Freeman World Series grand slam is going to get PAID as the ball is going up for auction soon. And there's tough, there's hockey-tough, and then there's Mats Zuccarello-tough!!!!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a passenger getting duct-taped to a seat after trying to open the door of the plane, a $344 dollar cup of coffee, a fitness "influencer" who decided to workout during a flight in the middle of the plane, and a dude who was tripping balls that climbed into the ceiling of a hospital and disappeared for awhile.
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Got our first measurable snow yesterday! I thought it would be just some flurries until I woke up this morning & had to brush my truck off before leaving for work.
We kicked things off this morning with the Thursday song, and some news about Trump's administration picks, an update on the Laken Riley case, and Jaguar going "woke".
In sports, the Bucks got a nice win over the Bulls last night, Week 12 in the NFL kicks off tonight, and Geno Aueriema set the NCAA record for most wins!
Played Bob's F'ING song this morning and we also talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend.
Nice story about a 97 year-old cheerleader who got to turn back the clock for a bit, and a guy who got a kidney donation from his mother just celebrated a unique anniversary.
Former Logger Chris Sale just became a Cy Young award winner, and ESPN is planning on ending "Around The Horn" in 2025. In other TV news, there's a "Girls Gone Wild" docuseries coming out soon.
Bunch of food-related stuff as we get closer to Thanksgiving & Christmas. ICYMI, McDonald's announced the return of the McRib and also introduced a new product! Fireball has a special "slap the bag" stocking for sale, Hidden Valley Ranch has some very special holiday cards for sale this year, and Kraft Mac-N-Cheese has a new flavor just in time for the holidays!
We ran down a list of responses to the question: "At a restaurant, what's something that's an automatic, 'I am NOT eating here, we need to leave'?"
Interesting story about Adam Schefter and the strangest place he's ever broken a sports story.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about someone putting up profane traffic signs in Colorado, an overturned truck in Arizona that spilled thousands of White Claws onto the highway, a lunatic in Virginia who set her friend on fire, and some #FloridaParents who lead by example.
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Happy Hump Day! Gonna be chilly the rest of the week with highs in the 40's!
We started things off this morning with an update on Diddy & an update on the Menendez brothers, another member of Trump's administration getting named, and an amusement park ride that malfunctioned & trapped riders for several hours.
In sports, we talked about the Cavs finally losing a game after starting the regular season 15-0, previewed Week 12 in the NFL, and on the ice…the Bruins have fired their head coach, and Ovechkin is week-to-week with a lower body injury.
Let you know what's on TV tonight, and discussed a "hack" that supposedly makes pizza healthier.
A new study in Australia found that the highways & bi-ways are safer if people are required to retake their driver's test at age 50. Something Brian has been suggesting for years!
If you were pissed about the buffering during the Jake Paul/Mike Tyson event on Netflix last Friday, this #FloridaMan is leading the charge by suing the streaming service.
During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a cruise ship that was tilted on it's side while playing Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic, a #FloridaWoman who threatened to tase everyone in her family, and a kid in Texas who got locked in a dryer at a laundromat because he lost a bag of chips.
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It's like SUMMER out there this morning. Minus the rain, obviously.
But it was in the 60's when I left for work. Nice & balmy. Unfortunately, that's not going to stick around.
We started you off this morning with news about the current Mayor of La Crosse, another member of Donald Trump's administration being nominated, a proposal for free school meals in Wisconsin, and a woman from Brownsville, WI, is facing charges in a "large-scale" poaching scheme.
In sports, the Bucks eked out a win last night, the Badger men's basketball team remained undefeated thanks to an overtime win last night, the Cowboys are falling apart & apparently…so is their stadium!
ICYMI, Spirit Airlines filed for bankruptcy, so we took a look at how that could affect holiday travel over the next few weeks.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
Cool story about a woman who donated part of her liver to save a young boy and finally got to meet him. And another great story about a guy in Georgia who saw a burning house & was able to break down the front door & save the person trapped inside.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot who forgot his bag of drugs on a train and reported the bag missing, a granny in the UK who had a great response when she was busted for possession of cocaine, a pig on the loose named "Notorious P.I.G.", and a sad statement about where we get our news from in this country.
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Say goodbye to these temps in the 50's…because by Wednesday, we're going to be turning the heat back on.
We kicked things off this morning with news about a recall on organic carrots that have sickened people across the country, a winter storm that could impact Thanksgiving travel, Spirit Airlines filing bankruptcy, and a visit from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels to the area.
In sports, the Packers blocked a potential game-winning field goal against the Bears yesterday to improve to 7-3, the Badgers lost to the #1 ranked Oregon Ducks on Saturday and then FIRED their offensive coordinator, and the Bucks lost to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday.
Of course, we recapped Saturday's Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson "fight".
Talked about what's on TV tonight, a new Popeye horror film that's on it's way, and a wild story about Urkel from "Family Matters".
Mondays kinda suck, so it's no surprise that on average, Americans will spend 40 minutes of their day wishing they were somewhere else. And if that doesn't help to improve your mood, we ran down a list of things you can do to be happier.
And if you STILL need something to pick you up on a dreary Monday morning, check out this story about a 98 year-old Veteran who just got his high school diploma, and definitely read about this guy who surprised his father with his dream car.
Second-Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about what's happening this week in our area, and we also talked about the USPS releasing a Betty White stamp in 2025!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher that claims she was sexually assaulted by a 10-year old student, another plane that was hit by gunfire, a guy who tried to smuggle a BUNCH of tarantulas, the phenomenon of the "Winter Penis", and a Pickleball bro who did NOT appreciate losing.
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What a week! It's finally coming to an end and it sounds like we might get some snow next week!!
Top news stories this morning were Trump's nomination of Robert Kennedy Jr. as the Health Secretary, Alex Jones' Infowars website being bought by The Onion, FEMA being sued by the state of Florida, and a special ed teacher who resigned after making threatening statements about Trump voters.
In sports, the Eagles kicked off week 11 in the NFL with a win over the Commanders, and former La Crosse Logger Chris Sale won the NL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Today is "National Recycling Day" and there's going to be a Beaver Moon this weekend, so be on the lookout for beavers? And speaking of the weekend, we let you know what's in theaters.
Some scuba divers who got stranded at sea were rescued by a couple who were sailing!
Doc was in studio this morning and wrapped up the NASCAR season after last weekend's championship race.
Normally NOT a fan of anything AI related, but this "Granny Bot" that messes with scam phone calls is actually a pretty cool idea.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of officers in Missouri that were allegedly stealing nude photos from women's phones during traffic stops, a guy who died in the tanning bed at a Planet Fitness and wasn't discovered for a few days, burning armpit hair that caused a crash, and a #FloridaMan who forgot to put his cocaine away.
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Still hovering around 52° for the next few days before dropping into the 40's next week.
Might have to finally turn the heat on in the house.
Started the morning with stories about the Republican controlled House, people fleeing Twitter for other forms of social media, Lunchables being pulled from school lunch menus, and the FBI is offering $25,000 for info on the ballot box fires.
In sports, the Bucks won in overtime and Giannis threw down 59, we talked about the week 11 schedule in the NFL, and we now know the fate of the Shohei 50/50 ball!
It's National Pickle Day, and a recent poll on Reddit asked people if they drink the pickle juice right from the jar.
There's a new documentary coming out in a few weeks on the genre of "Yacht Rock", and sad news about Uncle Joey from "Full House".
Great story about a couple that rescued a dog from the side of the road and dipped into their wedding funds to save it's life, and a thrift store employee in Missouri who found some love letters from WWII!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was shooting a bunch of guns at a bunch of trees, some people who were using a bear costume to try & commit insurance fraud, and a former teacher who was paying students to have sex with her.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
We got started this morning with some news about Eric Hovde, Peanut the Squirrel, Trump's administration, and grocery prices going down.
In sports, the Bucks got a win last night, and the newest College Football Playoff rankings just came out. Plus, both Travis Kelce & Patrick Mahomes had their homes burglarized recently, and there's a new Madden documentary coming out on Prime just before Thanksgiving.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and talked about last night's reveal of the "Sexiest Man Alive"…and in case you missed it on Monday, check out this dude on "Wheel Of Fortune". Uffdah.
The Mayo Clinic just announced the number of push-ups you should be able to do at your age, and good news for Airtag users!
The Kum & Go gas stations are getting a rebrand, apparently. Plus, Michael Strahan addresses the National Anthem situation he found himself in this weekend.
We talked about the new inductees into the Toy Hall of Fame, and took a look at the most generous states in America on "World Kindess Day".
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a fire station that got damaged by a fire while the staff were out on a call, a mom who got arrested for letting her kid walk to town, and a guy who flashed a group of women to prove that he didn't have a tiny penis.
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Brrr….another chilly one today with a high of just 49°.
We started the morning with news about Trump's plan for day one in office, a Tomah man facing homicide charges from a car crash, a recall on butter, and some of the monkeys on the loose in South Carolina have been captured.
Talked about last night's Monday Night Football game, and we looked ahead to tonight's Buck's game and what the NFC North is doing in Week 11. Plus, Jack Del Rio is resigning from the Badger football program after a DUI on Friday night!
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
Have you seen that you can buy the Batman tumbler for a cool $3 million???
Great story about a firefighter that saved a toddler stuck on the 2nd floor of a burning building, and a not-so-great story about a tennis analyst who made some disparaging comments about a player's forehead got him suspended.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Spirit Airlines flight that was hit by gunfire, a #FloridaMan who stabbed his brother in the neck, a bunch of stuff washing up on the beaches in Sydney are actually bags filled with poop, and a guy who set a world record for identifying WWE entrance themes.
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Welcome to Monday! Thank you to all our Veterans.
Jean made it to Germany safely, but not without a few bumps along the way. Apparently, her husband's luggage got lost.
We started things off this morning with some news about the Trump campaign & it's plan for the border, an oopsie by Mattel on some "Wicked" action figures, a Wisconsin man who faked his own disappearance, and an update on the school in Kenosha that stopped a suspicious teenager from entering.
Recapped yesterday's Week 10 NFL action, the Badger men's basketball win, and the NASCAR championship race.
Cute story about a couple that got back together after the guy suffered a serious concussion while skiing, and a heart-warming video is going viral of a kid pouring his Halloween candy into the empty bowl on his neighbor's porch.
With it being Veterans Day, we ran down a list of some of the freebies Vets can & should take advantage of today.
Second Floor Sarah stopped by to talk about some stuff happening in the area this week, and we talked about a recent survey on the bathroom habits of people who work in an office.
In case you're still troubled by last week's Presidential election result, there's a new cruise that'll take you all over the globe for the next four years if you'd like to avoid America.
Apparently, the Pope might need someone younger to help manage his social media accounts after tagging the wrong Saints.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new plastic surgery trend, a woman who went to a pickle festival & had an allergic reaction, and a massage parlor in #Florida that just got busted for offering handies.
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Ah, Friday. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
We kicked things off with an update on the Adam Fravel trial, more news about the closing of the Leinie's brewery in Chippewa Falls, a school in Kenosha that stopped a kid from possibly committing a shooting, some research monkeys on the loose in South Carolina, and the "You've Got Mail" guy passing away.
Recapped last night's wild start to week 10 in the NFL, and talked about the Bucks finally getting a win after losing six straight.
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and got a racing report from Doc before this weekend's NASCAR championship race.
Cool story about a guy who won tickets to see Taylor Swift on a scratch-off game, and a couple doing some remodeling in their home discovered a bunch of stuffed animals in the walls and decided to donate them rather than throwing them away.
Today is "National Cappuccino Day", so fuel up for the weekend with some espresso & steamed milk!
Have you heard about the "4B" movement? Essentially, some women are refusing to have sex for the next four years while Trump is back in office.
We also played a round of "Who'd You Rather?"…asking the question: What would be worse to find under your bed: A DEAD person…or a LIVING person?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who didn't want to pay for his lapdance, Peanut the Squirrel's owner is apparently on OnlyFans is getting accused of using Peanut's death to promote his account, and a government official in Equitorial Guinea who apparently banged EVERYONE.
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It's Thursday and we might see the sun today!
Started things off with the sad news about Leinenkugel's in Chippewa Falls, and Kamala officially conceding the election to Trump.
Talked about tonight's games, including the Bucks, Badgers, and the week 10 kickoff in the NFL.
Fellas, in case you were unaware, today is "Men Make Dinner Night"…aka, "every night" in my house.
Check out this 95 year-old who's still tearing up the pickleball court, and if that doesn't warm your heart, then this kid who's survived FOUR open-heart surgeries certainly will!
With Jean heading to Germany this weekend, Brian offered up a flying hack.
Thanksgiving is just three weeks away, and there's been an upset in the annual poll of our favorite side dishes!
Had a cheater in the NYC marathon who's now BANNED for life, and thankfully, Raygun has decided to stop "breakdancing" competitively.
Did you see the story about the hockey player vs. fan fight? Dude definitely FAFO'd.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about what people were Googling leading up to the election on Tuesday, air fryers are now spying on us, Hertz had to apologize to a customer for trying to charge him $10,000 for his rental car, a #FloridaMan that punched a police horse, and North Korean soldiers are GORGING on internet porn.
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After all the ads. After all the crap in the mail. After all the texts & unnecessary phone calls.
Election day is finally here.
Please do your civic duty & vote!
Obviously, we talked about the election a lot this morning, including stories about an Ohio Sheriff's Lieutenant that had to apologize for some comments he recently made, a guy in Illinois that punched an election official, and a bunch of vehicles that were vandalized because of who they might support in the election.
So, it shouldn't be any surprise that many states have the National Guard on standby with tensions so high.
We recapped last night's crazy MNF finish, and we talked about the Bucks losing their SIXTH straight game.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show!
If you need a ride to the polling place today, Lyft is offering some discounts that you should try to take advantage of!
Great story about a guy who just finished walking barefoot across America to raise money & awareness for men's mental health.
Physical tickets for shows & sporting events have become a thing of the past, but now they're making a comeback of sorts, even though it's going to cost you some extra cash.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was prescribed Ozempic to lose weight…only to find out he actually had a massive tumor, a guy who died after being buried under hot asphalt, a #FloridaMan who thought he was going to get some sexy beach action, and a woman who tried to sell her baby on Facebook marketplace.
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Falling rain & dropping temps. Must be a Monday.
We kicked things off with an update on the Fravel case, the death of Quincy Jones, and the Presidential election campaign visits.
All the Wisconsin teams lost this weekend, including the Packers, Bucks, & Badgers.
Uffdah.
On a more positive note, check out this off-duty cop who saved a kid from an oncoming train!
Today is "National Candy Day", so if you've got some leftovers from Halloween, might as well scarf some down.
We let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about the breakdancing challenge issued by the infamous Olympian, Ray-Gun!
According to a new survey, 39% of adults haven't made a new friend in the last year. Which isn't that surprising. Making friends as an adult is weird.
If there were ever an alien invasion, which states would be the most likely to survive? And which states would be the least likely to make it?
The Dodgers just won the World Series & had a parade to celebrate, and a strip club in L.A. is now offering any Dodger player from this year's team VIP access to the club for FREE!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about drinking the tears of your sports rivals, some kids in Canada that got something EXTRA in their Halloween candy, a guy who was supposed to be the designated driver for his friends, and a dude who got arrested on Halloween while dressed as a prison inmate.
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Brr…..chilly today with a high of just 49°.
We recapped our respective Halloweens to start the show, and we talked about the mother that took her own life & the lives of her two children at Niagara Falls this week, the rash of deaths in NYC due to "Subway Surfing", and apparently Wendy's is going to be closing a bunch of locations in the near future.
The Jets got a win last night to kick off week 9 in the NFL, and the Bucks lost AGAIN. Could Giannis be traded this season?
A touching story about a dog that is nursing a kitten that a family recently found, and with Sunday being "National Sandwich Day", we discussed a list of America's favorite sammiches!
Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing, we let you know what's going to be in theaters this weekend, and we looked that Will Smith/World Series phenomenon.
During today's "Bad New with Happy Music", we had stories about a school system that's banning students from wearing Crocs, a woman who stole an ambulance and took it for a joy ride before it was eventually recovered with two EMTs AND a patient still inside, a criminal who told a judge to give him the maximum sentence because he likes being in jail, and a couple that were arrested after their child tested positive for cocaine.
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Happy Halloween!
Started the morning with news about airline refunds, the Menendez brothers, and McDonald's ice cream machines!
We dove right in this morning with all sorts of Halloween stats & info, plus some Halloween movie trivia!
We talked to Office Cora about what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and we looked ahead to November & gave you a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month.
The Dodgers beat the Yankees last night to win the World Series, and week nine in the NFL kicks off tonight on Amazon Prime.
Cool story about a family-owned business in North Carolina that has turned itself into a hurricane relief center.
If you're a REALLY hard-core O'Dell Beckham fan…or if you're curious about what a jockstrap might smell like…you're gonna want this candle.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was allegedly working on an inexpensive Covid vaccine, a dude in Louisiana who crashed his car while playing a TikTok game, and a couple of women who got busy on the front lawn of a McDonald's!
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One more day 'til Halloween, Halloween!
One more day 'til Halloween. Silver Shamrock!
Good luck getting THAT out of your skull today.
We helped you over the hump this morning news & sports & entertainment.
Obviously, the election is coming to an end(FINALLY), but that doesn't mean it's getting any better. You've got a sexual Kamala billboard, and Biden calling Trump voters "garbage".
How nice.
Shared the sad news that actress Teri Garr passed away after a lengthy battle with MS.
On the plus-side of things, Jack White is donating a bunch of money to help cover some of the medical expenses for a beloved bartender in Milwaukee that was recently severely injured.
The Yankees managed to stave off elimination last night with an 11-4 win over the Dodgers, but a couple of Yankees douche-bag fans proved yet again why they might be the worst fans in the world.
ICYMI, Ring Doorbell is looking to pay TOP dollar for verifiable proof that ghosts exist!
According to a new survey, 20% of people think that kids should be able to vote. That's just what you want. An 8 year-old hitting the booth to fill out a ballot.
The White Sox look to be hiring a new manager after a record-setting season last year, and with today being "National Candy Corn Day", we talked about what you should do if you over-indulge on the Halloween candy the next few days.
Cool story about a lost ring that was found on a golf course & returned to it's owner he lost it over 50 years ago! And a woman in Ohio was saved from a house fire through the basement window!
Did you see this kid that thought he was going to the dentist, only to get the surprise of a lifetime by going to Game One of the World Series AND catching the Freddie Freeman grand-slam, game-winning home run?????
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a manhunt for a guy who staged a bear attack in an attempt to cover up a murder, a guy in Canada who bashed another dude over the head with his driver on the golf course, and apparently…it's going to be too cold to wear slutty costumes in Denver this year.
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Turned the central AC on this morning before leaving for work.
I'm not letting this 82° weather ruin my day.
We started the morning talking about the upcoming election, obviously…and the news that several ballot boxes have been set on fire recently.
In sports, we recapped last night's Monday Night Football game that wrapped up Week 8 in the NFL, and we also talked about the Dodgers going up 3-0 on the Yankees in the World Series. Plus, the Bucks continue to struggle this season, and D-Wade made a statement about that statue of him that just got unveiled.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show
A family's pet tortoise went missing more than two months ago, and they just found it less than 100 feet away from their house. And check out this elementary school in Missouri that recently honored their beloved custodian.
With Halloween right around the corner, we continued to talk about all things spooky, including a new poll that asked Americans about their favorite KIND of scare movie.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drove a golf cart through a restaurant…but WASN'T intoxicated when it happened, another woman who got charged with "rustling" sheep, and an Uber driver that went completely off the deep end.
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Bills to pay, so back to work we go!
October is almost over with Halloween later this week, and if you're looking to get into the spooky mood with a newer horror movie, we hooked you up with a list of some of the scariest horror flicks of this century.
We also looked at a breakdown of America's biggest fears.
The Bears still suck after a loss to the Commanders last night, the Pack got another big kick from Brandon McManus to seal the win over the Jags yesterday, the MLB playoffs have been ALL Dodgers, and the Badgers blew it on Saturday against Penn State.
A couple of family stories to warm your heart. One family said goodbye to their grandfather by putting his ashes into some fireworks & lighting them off on his favorite beach, and a woman in NC who is going to be her Aunt's "kidney buddy" for life!
The Bucks are struggling at the start of the season, and NASCAR's season is winding down with the second entry into the final four.
We discussed the science behind getting "hangry", and another chess Grandmaster is in trouble!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former Walmart employee that pissed all over some potting soil, an assault with a Hot Pocket, a woman who broke her tooth eating ice cream, and a wedding guest that bit someone's fingertip off!
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Here comes another Friday!
Brian is back from his day off in Madison that was supposed to be for a Tenacious D concert.
We started things off with an update on the West Salem slashing suspect from a few nights ago, and we got some news on the Menendez brothers case.
And Brian RAVED about his experience at Toby's Supper Club in Madison.
Week 8 in the NFL kicked off last night with a Vikings loss, and we previewed the World Series which kicks off tonight on FOX!
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend and we talked racing with Doc.
Cool story about a library that doubles as a cat shelter to help get those kitties adopted, and it sounds like it's working really well. Plus, a simple trick to help determine if you're "old".
Update on a Walmart employee that was found dead in an oven in the bakery at the store, and almost fifty people got sick from eating some food prepared by a co-worker!
A guy wearing a kangaroo costume & driving a Zamboni was popped for DUI, and we asked "should you be able to take a sick day to care for a sick pet?"
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a high school principal who is in trouble for holding a beer bong for some underage students at a New Year's Eve party, a guy who threatened to blow up a beauty store & then drew all over his face with markers, a #FloridaMan who shot & killed a dog because his power hadn't been turned back on after Hurricane Milton
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
It's also "Slap Your Annoying Co-Worker Day"…so, if you get slapped today, then maybe it's time for an attitude adjustment!
We started things off this morning with the news that Denny's is now joining the growing list of businesses that are shutting down multiple locations in the future.
We recapped last night's NBA regular season openers and shared the news that Dodger legend, Fernando Valenzuela, has passed away.
Let you know what's on the boob-tube tonight, found out what "Gate Lice" are, and how one airline is battling back against these people.
Are you having trouble getting a good night's sleep? Stop eating THESE foods, according to a sleep expert.
The Shohei Ohtani 50/50 homerun ball sold for a butt-load of cash, and Tua is coming back to QB for the Dolphins, but despite all his concussions, he won't wear a guardian cap.
Cool story about 94 year-old woman who got to hit the race track in a VERY fast Ferrari. Another cool story about a dog that got rescued after getting stuck in a cold lake while chasing some geese.
According to a new survey, only 11% of bosses think their employees are burnt out. It's almost like they don't care at all!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car dealership in #Florida that CARJACKED a customer after they missed a payment, a woman who got stuck upside down between some boulders for SEVEN hours while trying to rescue her phone, and a #FloridaMan who robbed a bunch of churches.
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Happy "National Nut Day". Obviously, almonds are trash & cashews rule supreme!
We recapped last night's Monday Night Football matchups and looked at some of this week's major NFL injuries.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we got an update on the Bucks & Brew Crew.
Great story about a lifeguard in Hawaii that save a 17 year-old lost in the ocean, and a woman who needed a kidney found one in a bar!
The time change is happening next weekend and today is the day that people apparently stress out about it.
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got shot in the dick & died, a suspected drunk driver who crashed his car on a high school track during a football game, and a man who posed as a security guard to sneak into a Taylor Swift show.
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On to the weekend we go!
Looks like it's going to be beautiful this weekend, so get out & enjoy it!
We started off by talking about yesterday's visit from the VP, Kamala Harris, and a story about a rise in flesh-eating bacteria cases in Florida now that Hurricane Milton has come & gone.
What an unbelievable night of playoff action in MLB last night, and week seven in the NFL kicked off last night as well.
Brian updated everyone on his shed, plus…a cool story about a young girl who wanted some changes made to her local playground.
Crazy story about a woman in Brazil who waited 25 years to avenge her father's murder! And Brian ranted about robot prostate exams
Doc joined us to talk racing, and we also discussed a new turkey from Butterball that you can apparently cook without thawing.
We let you know what's on TV this weekend, and what's going to be in theaters.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some mysterious blobs that are washing up on beaches in Canada, a guy who almost got prison time for extorting another guy who was sleeping with his wife, and a dude in Greece who got busted for breaking into his neighbors' homes & sniffing their shoes.
Gross.
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Here we go with day one without Shaw.
Had a great time at his retirement party last night, but the beat must go on!
We started the morning with the info about Vice President Kamala Harris' visit to La Crosse later today.
Also recapped last night's MLB playoff action and took a look at Week 7 in the NFL kicking off tonight on Prime.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we had a cool story about a pizzeria that helped a guy find a kidney donor!
Talked about the new Apple Watch Vitals app that can allegedly predict colds, flu, & COVID days in advance. Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight.
Had a new "Karen of the Day"…or perhaps, the "Dumbest Person in America"?
The NCAA closed a "loophole" that Oregon used last week to beat Ohio State, and according to a new survey, there's people out there that AREN'T sick of politics yet.
We got on the phone with Office Cora in Eau Claire and got the details on what's happening in the 715 this weekend, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an idiot that tried to rob a pizza place and got his ass beat, a fire station that burned down because it didn't have any fire alarms installed, a guy who was using the carpool lane with a skeleton as his passenger, and a dude who had not one….not two…but THREE penises!
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This is it, Bania. This is the career.
After 35 years with Midwest Family here in La Crosse and over 20 years as the "news guy" on the Morning Sickness/Rock Mornings, Shaw is officially retired after today's show.
We did our best to keep things normal this morning, but these kinda things tend to go sideways fast.
We talked about last night's Yankees/Guardians game, and we also discussed the numerous trades made in the NFL yesterday.
Today happens to be "National Boss's Day", along with "National Liqueur Day"…which seems like a good pairing. Talked about Shaw wanting to upgrade his entertainment center now that he'll be watching a LOT more television, and we also let you know what's on TV tonight and discussed the Lifetime holiday movie lineup!
Check out this 71 year-old pole dancer who's probably a lot stronger than you are!
We also talked about last night's tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau at the Colombus Blue Jackets' home opener.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the Menendez brothers, an illegal grow operation that burned down, a giant pumpkin that got stuck in traffic, some stolen shoes in Washington state, a Russian man who spent two months on a boat adrift at sea, a #FloridaMan who threatened police with a flamethrower, and some instant karma in the In-n-Out drive-thru.
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Brrrrr!
Chilly the last couple of days. But, it'll be back in the mid-70's this weekend.
Top stories from the newsroom this morning included an update on the Fravel case, a freeze warning in our area, and a massive meat recall in the US.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday today & we also talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show.
Recapped yesterday's MLB playoff action and last night's MNF matchup between the Bills & Jets.
Had a couple of "Karens of the Day" with one on a Frontier flight saying she was the President, and another who sued her company when she didn't get a "farewell" card.
Check out this performance from a high school QB in Louisiana. Impressive stuff!
Brian talked about his wonderful day meandering around the grocery store yesterday, and Shaw had to report on his very own retirement!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in prison who's looking for love, a woman who died after being bit by a hamster, a British "influencer" who died trying to film content, an SUV that ended up inside of a massage parlor, a guy with SIXTEEN DUIs, a guy who's trying to dig up an old hard drive that allegedly has a bunch of BitCoins on it, and a couple in Louisiana who got busted with a bunch of guns & drugs in their repossessed car.
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It's our final week with Scott Robert Shaw in the newsroom as he is set to retire this Wednesday.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" took a look at some of his best stuff from the last couple of years.
We also recapped our weekends and got an update on the Fravel case.
Talked about the Packers win yesterday, along with the Badgers win on Saturday & we also took a look at this weekend's MLB playoff action.
Great story about a football team that worked with the opposing team to make sure one player had an incredible memory to cherish forever, and an amazing dog that rescued his owner who was buried by a mudslide in NC.
Have you heard about these new A.I. "pets" that cost about $400???
We announced this January's "Riverfront Revolt" at the La Crosse Center, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a sheriff that called the cops when his BK order was incorrect, a famous elk in Iowa that recently died, a man in Oklahoma who stole an emergency vehicle, a guy who got a DUI on a Power Wheels Jeep, a woman's body parts were found behind a house, a woman in MN who got busted for driving 100mph in a 55mph zone, a woman who gave birth in a brewery parking lot, a bunch of robot vacuums that got hacked, the actual cost of an arm & a leg, and a bunch of drugs were found in a bag that said "no drugs" on it.
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A LOT going on this morning as we get ready to make way for tomorrow & Friday's Children's Miracle Network Radiothon from Gundersen.
You can find all the info on the CMN Radiothon at AroundRiverCity.com
We kicked things off with an update on Hurricane Milton, and we also recapped the MLB Playoffs, the WNBA Playoffs, and the firing of Robert Saleh by the New York Jets.
Doc joined us at 8:25am for another Racing Report early in the week as we'll be busy with the Radiothon on Friday, and ICYMI, the Brewers games will be broadcast by MLB next season.
Talked about the "Most-Googled Horror Movie Locations" and a new pill that can apparently mimic the effects of running a 10k without all that pesky exercise!
A blind woman is sharing the impact her new A.I. glasses are having on her life, and we also played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" thanks to Pasture Pride Cheese in Cashton.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about election spending, a #FloridaMan who's going to ride out the Hurricane in his boat, the winner of the "Fat Bear" contest, a plane that made an emergency landing on a highway, ANOTHER update on the Belltown Hellcat, a 10 year-old kid who got arrested for stealing a car, and a guy who had to go to the hospital after masturbating!
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It's a short week as we'll be broadcasting live from Gundersen on Thursday & Friday for the CMN Radiothon.
I hope you tune in & donate!
This morning, we recapped last night's MNF action and yesterday's MLB Playoff games.
And of course, the big news this week is Hurricane Milton's imminent impact on the state of Florida.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about Caitlin Clark switching from the WNBA to the LPGA for an upcoming Pro-Am event.
With Halloween right around the corner, there's several limited-edition food items making their way into our lives, including a purple Whopper at Burger King, and some Ghostbusters donuts at Krispy Kreme!
Have you heard about the Airheads "Smell-my-feet" Halloween foot spray? It's a real thing!
Great story about a Jack Russell who was stuck between two boulders for a WEEK before rescuers were able to rescue her, and a nice article about a couple of bffs in Florida who gave birth on the same day in the same hospital.
Did you see the kid who essential beat Tetris by going past level 255? Impressive stuff!
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us on the program, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a possible return of the supersonic jet, a woman in England who claimed to have been knocked out by a cauliflower, an Australian airline that had to apologize for some steamy action on their recent flight, a sheriff that's been t-boned multiple times, a woman who works for an anti-alcoholism charity that got busted for DUI, a man in Canada who shot at the police and then hid in a septic tank, a woman who kept feeding some raccoons outside her house, and a guy who fell into a wood chipper.
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A brand new week kicks off today with some sun & a high of 69°!
Nice.
Another "Monday Morning Throwback" took a stroll down memory lane with fond memories of Scott Robert Shaw, who will officially retire next week.
We recapped yesterday's Packer win in L.A. and we also talked about the MLB Playoffs.
Have you seen the latest trend of making your bedroom look like a hotel room? It's supposed to help you get a better night's sleep.
Talked about the top candy in each state, and we also had a great story about a wedding video that was just returned to the happy couple!
Plus, a pilot of a small plane had a medical emergency mid-flight, so a passenger had to land it.
Brian talked about needing a new "texting buddy" and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a plane on fire, a veneer specialist, a fight over Vienna sausages, a piece of art that got accidentally thrown out, a YouTuber who crashed his $200,000 car, a bunch of hikers that had to be rescued when they became too lazy to return, and a doctor that dressed up as a nurse and tried to kill a guy by injecting him with a flesh-eating disease.
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Happy Friday, y'all! Hope you have a great weekend.
Kicked things off this morning talking about the Brewer loss to the Mets last night that ended the Brew Crew's season, and we recapped the wild Thursday Night Football game between the Falcons & the Bucs.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters, and we had a cool story about "food pharmacy" that just opened up for seniors in Washington, D.C. to help them eat better.
Congrats to Caitlin Clark who just won the WNBA's "Rookie of the Year" award, and if you're looking to see the Savannah Bananas next year, you're in luck! They're taking the show on the road.
Hallmark is conducting a search for the next holiday movie hunk and their first ever reality show, "Finding Mr. Christmas" will debut on October 31st.
Talked about the recent rankings of NFL stadiums, and we also got on the phone with Office Cora in Eau Claire to talk about some of the events happening in the 715 this weekend!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy getting killed a Mexican resort, an attempted sexual assault at a hospital, a car that was full of ammunition that burst into flames, a moose that got stuck in a pool, a child that got bit by rats MULTIPLE times, a guy that broke into a woman's home & did all her chores….and then the wheels fell off the cart when Jean revealed that she will reorganize her fridge every morning before coming to work.
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Here comes that glorious, glorious weekend!
One more day of work & then we're off until Monday.
We kicked things off with the news that people are starting to panic-buy TP again…not because of Covid, but because of the port strikes!
Recapped yesterday's Wild Card games and listened to Pete Rose's final interview before he passed away, where he talked about being posthumously inducted into the Baseball HOF.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we also had a great story about an officer in Indiana who found a toddler who had gone missing last week!
A creepy story about an A.I. radio broadcast that became self-aware, and we also talked about where the Brewer games will be next year now that Diamond Sports Group isn't going to broadcast them in 2025.
A couple of stories about poop this morning, including a "Poop-Copter" for your backyard, and the "poop rule" for decluttering your home.
Michael Jordan's 23XI racing is joining Front Row Racing in suing NASCAR for being "bullies".
What do you wear to bed at night? According to this poll on Reddit, one in seven people fall asleep wearing whatever they have on at the time.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who fought with police at a Walmart after they called him to come pick up his kid, a guy who killed a vagrant after taking him to IHop, a woman who just got a Guinness World Record for the size of her tongue, a guy who keeps leaving full bottles of urine in the same place for the last several years, a guy who got busted for child pornography, and a fraudulent skydiving instructor.
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Happy Hump Day, y'all!
Brian is back after his colonoscopy yesterday, and he was eager to tell us all about it.
We recapped last night's Vice Presidential debate and we also checked out the Wild Card results from yesterday's games.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we talked about a new beer making it's debut at the Texas State Fair.
There's a new de-cluttering trend going around called "the Poop Rule" and it's actually NOT a terrible idea.
Cool story about a diaper bank in Nebraska, and a big change in the Big Ten when it comes to the kicking game.
We played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's morning-show money, and had a story about a goat that "won" a marathon!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a principal who got suspended for getting drunk at a school dance and touching some of the students, an update on the guy in Wyoming that ran over a wolf with his ski-mobile, ANOTHER update on the Belltown Hellcat dude, a customs search that revealed a rather large python, a man in Michigan who got really mad about some Kamala Harris mail, a couple of educators in Boston who misused some free tickets to see "Hamilton", and a drunk woman who ended up driving on the runway of an airport!
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I don't think I'm fully recovered from Oktoberfest yet.
Either way, we recapped the crazy weekend and looked ahead to the new month with a list of things to look forward to in the month of October!
Packers almost beat the Vikings yesterday, and the Brew Crew finished the season with a loss to the Mets.
Had three celebrity deaths over the weekend, including Maggie Smith, John Ashton, & Kris Kristofferson.
Cool story about a hospice patient who wanted to skydive one final time, and a weatherman who saved someone's life during the recent flooding due to Hurricane Helene.
We learned more about the latest TikTok fad, "Sleepmaxxxing"
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" included more highlight clips of Scott Robert Shaw as he gets set to retire in a few weeks.
Did you see the Auburn cheerleader who knocked over the Oklahoma football player on Saturday?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who tried to get his handyman friend to clean up a murder scene, a zookeeper who was mauled to death by a lion, a 100 year-old woman who's dying wish was to go ziplining, a couple that tried to sell their baby for some beer & $1,000…a poop-volcano, and a guy who was hiding underneath women's cars at a carwash to get closer to their feet.
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Boom. Oktoberfest!
See some of y'all at Craft Beer Night later this afternoon!
We kicked things off this morning with the introduction of the new Festmaster and an update on Hurricane Helene which is about to make landfall in Florida.
Talked about the Brewers loss to the Pirates last night, Caitlin Clark getting ousted from her first WNBA playoffs, and the strange situation involving the UNLV QB & his NIL deal.
Got a visit from the new Oktoberfest family and we discussed Ben Stiller's new pickleball movie, along with a Bridgerton "experience" in Detroit that overpromised & woefully underdelivered.
A new study broke down all of the jobs that are going to be most affected by A.I. in the future.
Check out this story about a waitress in Iowa who recently passed away and donated over $1 million to various organizations in her town.
The Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball is going up for auction, and this dart player definitely shit his pants.
Doc joined us a day early this week for the Racing Report, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories abouta guy who started a wildfire in Colorado while trying to cremate his dog, a cat who found a grenade in a family's basement, a German grocery store that got some cocaine with their banana delivery, a guy in Texas who got out of jail last year and just murdered a woman on his Mother's property, an American Airlines flight that had to make a U-Turn five hours into a flight, a bear in Russia that killed 30 dogs and a father & son, a guy who was using ChatGPT to stalk a fast food employee, a creepy statue in Germany, and a father & son who both partied a bit too much.
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Happy Hump Day, everyone!
Shaw is back and recapped his mini-vacation for us.
We talked about yesterday's Brewer win, the WNBA playoffs, and Brett Favre's announcement that he has Parkinson's.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we also talked about the hottest thing on the internet right now, MOO DENG!!!!!
Is it too early to put up your Halloween decorations? A new survey says that most people wait until October 1st.
Great story about a guy who had gene therapy to fix his eyesight just in time to be able to see his newborn baby!
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $20 of Brian's Morning-Show money, and Ryan guessed correctly that Shaw wouldn't know the movie quote(it was from "Idiocracy")
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about how popular cocaine is in Colorado, a guy in Maine who damaged 75 cars on a dealership lot, a #FloridaMan who was rescued by a mailboat, a Porsche that was left dangling from a parking garage, a window washer who was also left dangling 23 stories up, a guy who was arrested at an airport in Hawaii with a bunch of drugs, a kid who couldn't get on a plane because of his Star Wars name, and a chicken named Betty White that met an unfortunate end.
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One day closer to Fest!
No Shaw again this morning, but he should be back tomorrow.
Started the morning with a recap of last night's two MNF games, and a look ahead at the Brewers' upcoming series against the Pirates.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us yet again.
Cool story about a 5th grade teacher who's going viral for eating lunch with his students every day, and the incredible moment that a missing 6 year-old girl was found after going missing for three days.
Someone found a 100 year-old book on raising children, so we took a look at some of the advice, and we also discussed a new way to try & help yourself if you're feeling overwhelmed.
Funny video of some NFL rookies on the Tampa Bay Bucs trying to identify things from the 90's! And scary times for some of the Tufts University la crosse players who remain in the hospital after working out with former Navy SEAL.
Check out this $35 million house with the world's most boring go-kart track.
Vince McMahon has spoken about the upcoming Netflix docu-series about him, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys in the UK with the same name that went on a crime spree, a DVD that was returned to a library filled with cockroaches, and a CrossFit gal who ended up in the hospital when her biceps exploded!
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Welcome to Fest week!
Don't forget to join us at the State Room in downtown La Crosse on Friday as we kick-off Oktoberfest & get you ready for the tapping of the Golden Keg!
No Shaw this morning as he's taking a few days off to celebrate his wedding anniversary, but we talked about some of our fond memories of him during today's "Monday Morning Throwback".
Started off with the news that Trump likely won't run again in 2028 if he doesn't win the Presidential election this year, and we talked about the horrific scene in Birmingham, Alabama after multiple people were shot in killed at a busy entertainment district over the weekend.
Brewers almost got swept this weekend, but the Packers had another nice win on Sunday, and Brian nearly lost his mind talking about the latest Wendy's commercial where a guy eats a burrito sideways.
Nice story about a cat that went missing on a family vacation but turned up 800 miles away after a couple months on the loose, and a cop near Detroit who pulled a movie maneuver to help an out-of-control vehicle.
Had a couple of stories about Yellowstone park, sadly they weren't positive.
Did you hear what Jerry Jones said over the weekend when describing one of his players?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a live mouse in a passenger's meal on a recent flight to Spain, a firefighter in California who was arrested on suspicion of starting five separate wildfires, an SUV that ended up on top of a dumpster, and a horrific story of racism involving a men's swim team.
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The week is finally over & I've got ZERO plans for the weekend!
More importantly, I don't have any work to do!!!
We started the morning with a discussion about our weekend plans, and Brian revealed that he has hundreds of candles stashed in his house.
Recapped last night's drubbing of the Patriots by the Jets on TNF, talked about the Brewers loss to the D-Backs, and marveled at Shohei's 50/50 club!
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and we talked racing with Doc.
Had another example of why it's so important to hold onto those old cards in grandma's attic!
Today's "National Pepperoni Pizza Day", so we hooked you up with a list of some pizza deals to take advantage of.
Did you know that the average parent of a kid under the age of six only gets 31 minutes of "Me-Time" per day??? Crazy, right?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a school photographer who made some inappropriate comments to some students on picture day, a guy who fired a round through the windshield of another motorist who was allegedly driving too slow, a motorcyclist in Fargo who got charged with DUI after getting run over by a camper, a woman in Colorado who thought she was being followed by a eight vehicles, a guy who got really pissed at another dude in his fantasy football group, the Governor of Pennsylvania forgot his ID, a couple of #FloridaMen captured a baby gator with the intent to eat it, a stolen bucket truck, and a contest for a Nissan Sentra.
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A couple more days in the 80's and then we'll finally see things start to cool off on Sunday with a high of just 74°.
On the show this morning, the big news was the wagon accident near Chippewa Falls.
We talked about the Brewers clinching the NL Central title yesterday with a little help from the Cubs, and we previewed tonight's Thursday Night Football matchup between the Jets & the Patriots.
Former Packer QB Brett Favre is going to testify next week during a Congressional hearing about the Mississippi welfare funds, and the Blue Jackets are planning a touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau & his brother Matthew this upcoming season.
Nice story about a candy shop owner in Calgary that's going viral because the owner of the shop did the right thing & is getting praised for being kind.
Today is "Talk Like A Pirate Day" and Shaw attempted to order a turkey sammich in his best pirate voice!
The Stanley Cup recently made a special visit in Florida, and did you see the video of the world's angriest cat getting a bath?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stolen subway car in NYC, a guy in Portage, WI who fled from police in his limo, a firetruck that was damaged by a fire, a guy who stabbed himself while trying to separate frozen hamburgers & died, some hikers who got norovirus while on a mountain, and a guy who had a runny nose found out it's actually leaking brain fluid.
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Let's get over that hump and get to the finish line!
Talked about the Brewers loss to the Phillies yesterday and what that does to their clinching scenario…plus, Tua officially went on the IR for the Dolphins.
Today is "National Cheeseburger Day" and we told you about some of the deals you can take advantage of if you're looking to save some cash.
Great story about a teenager who didn't get a haircut for six years & just donated two feet of hair to a charity called "Hair We Share".
Got a full update on the charges filed against Diddy, and we discussed the nutjob who's been stalking Paige Bueckers.
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for Brian's morning-show money. Kyle guessed incorrectly, so it'll be $20 up for grabs next week(it was from "Naked Gun")
Did you see that the restaurant that's been trolling Panthers' owner David Tepper is back at it again?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about pink water in Iowa, a doctor in New Jersey who just had his license suspended, a Delta flight that lost pressurization recently, a flight from Boston to Maine that landed while missing a wheel, a woman who was too drunk to go to jail, a guy who got stabbed over a peanut butter & jelly sandwich, a thief who got stuck inside a guy's Corvette, and a guy who was paying the wrong utility bill for 18 years!
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No Jean this morning, so it's a "Boy's Club" with Brian & Shaw.
We started things off with an update on the Trump assassination attempt, and we discussed the latest health "trend" on TikTok.
Talked about last night's Falcons/Eagles game and we also talked about the Brewers inching closer to clinching the NL Central title with a win over the Phillies last night.
Funny story about a 911 call that was meant for the police in Dover, England...but went to the cop shop in Dover, Delaware.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
ICYMI, Jane's Addiction has cancelled the rest of their tour after the scuffle on-stage between Dave Navarro & Perry Farrell. Also, it's "Hot Sauce" week on Hard Drive XL with Lou Brutus this week!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an 11 year-old who threatened to commit a mass-shooting event at their school, another 11 year-old kid who got stuck between two boulders for NINE hours before rescuers could free him, an officer in San Fran who wore a colorful chicken costume to prove a point about distracted drivers, a church employee who got busted putting cameras in the bathrooms of the church, a recall on Volkswagens because the doors could suddenly pop open, a possible mass slaughter of elephants, an 8 year-old kid who took her parents car & drove TWELVE miles to a Starbucks so she could enjoy a frappacino, and a woman who assaulted her boyfriend for the 2nd time because of a sex toy dispute.
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Back to work, we've got bills to pay!
The leading news this morning was the Trump assassination attempt over the weekend.
We talked about the Packers win yesterday and the Badgers loss to Alabama on Saturday, plus, we let you know what's on TV and we discussed the sad news that the reported "Goonies" sequel is apparently NOT happening.
There's a new crime-solver in Arizona and his name is Splash!
Brian recapped the Highly Suspect show and this week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was more clips from Shaw over the last two decades as we prepare for his retirement.
Interesting results from a recent study on the healthiest & unhealthiest fast foods.
Also talked about the Packers center puking on the ball yesterday! Gross!
And during today's "Bad News With Happy Music", we had stories about the woman who started the "eating our pets" thing, a guy who tried to run away from court while still in handcuffs, a kid who had his entire lemonade stand stolen, an ATM at a bank in Kentucky that was spitting out fake $100 bills, a woman who got burnt by coffee on an airplane, a guy who tried to drive around with a fire hydrant wedged under his vehicle, and a guy who REALLY didn't want a tow truck to take his vehicle.
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It's Friday the 13th & it's still kinda hot.
Looks like it's going to stay in the mid 80's for the next week or so.
We kicked things off this morning with
Talked about Tua's concussion from last night's Bills/Dolphins game, and we also talked about the Brewers win over the Giants, along with the sad news that Hank the Dog had passed away.
Heart-warming story about a missing painting with a lot of sentimental value that was recently returned to it's owner.
Shannon Sharpe claimed he was hacked, but finally owned up to his recent livestream on Insta.
Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend.
Funny video of a grandmother's birthday cake that had 80 candles that refused to be blown out.
After discussing the first ever privately funded spacewalk, we asked the question, "Would you rather be stuck in a boat in the middle of the ocean, or stuck in a space station in space?"
Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got in legal trouble for a water gun, a reverend that got busted in Vegas with guns & drugs, an Alaskan Airlines jet that almost collided with another plane, a wild attack at a Panera, a guy who stole a truck because of the Fritos inside, a cave that got infected by Cheetos, a couple that tried to have sex in a stranger's driveway in broad daylight, and a guy who used a cuke in a sex act.
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A steamy one today with high temps near 90°!!!!!!!
We recapped last night's beatdown of the Brewers, and took a look ahead to week 2 in the NFL which kicks off tonight with Bills/Dolphins.
Check out this corn maze in Indiana made to look like Caitlin Clark!
Great story about a bunch of students who bought the custodian at their school a brand new car!
And apparently, the younger generation is switching back to flip-phones because they're too stressed out by their smartphones.
Brian found out that Soul Coughing is going to be at the Palace Theater on the 24th, but the VIP tickets are sold out and the GA tickets are all on the secondary market already.
We talked about Reggie Bush almost getting robbed recently, and we talked about a guy in Spain who is a professional "Wedding Destroyer"
Can't go wrong with an ice-cold chocolate milkshake today with the heat…not to mention it's "National Chocolate Milkshake Day"!
Did you see former NHL goalie, Roberto Luongo, filling in for a beer-league hockey team recently? Dude! How cool would that be???
Went over a list of some of the common sleep mistakes we make...and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a cruise ship that hit an iceberg, a teen that got shot in the face, a training dummy that was mistaken for a drowning victim, a naked woman who took a shower & a bath in a couple's home, a guy who tried to keep his car from being repossessed, someone keeps peeing in Dollar Tree candles, and a guy who had penile ossification.
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Welcome to hump day!
Started the morning with a recap of last night's Trump/Harris debate and a look at last night's Brewer win over the Giants.
Former Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is in big financial trouble, and has been ordered to turn over a bunch of his assets to help get him out of debt.
Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we dreamed about what we'd do with the $800+ million someone in Houston just won with Mega-Millions!
Nice story about a woman in Alabama who got pulled over by a cop a few years ago & used it as a positive way to change her life.
September is "National Preparedness Month", and a new poll asked people, "What's the first thing you'd grab in an emergency?"
Apparently, Stephen A. Smith is looking to join the MNF countdown crew on ESPN, and Jack's American Pub on Brady St. in Milwaukee is again offering a free bar tab during the NFL season when the Jets lose.
Played another round of "You're killin' me, Shaws" for some of Brian's morning-show money & Jim from West Salem guessed correctly!(it was from "Meet the Parents").
How did the Packers rate in a recent study on the most expensive tailgates in the NFL?
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a congressional candidate that does bong rips in her commercial, a rundown of some of the odd room service requests that people make at hotels, a prison in Detroit that wasn't really ready to be open yet, a dead body was discovered in the catering oven of a hospital, a kid won a kicking competition but didn't get the prize he was promised, a firefighter in Chile that was setting fires so he could be a "hero", a guy in Canada who was setting off explosives to get views on social media, and a couple of twins who got mixed up at birth.
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Shaw is back after a long, birthday weekend…and we started the morning with the sad news that James Earl Jones passed away at the age of 93.
Looked ahead to tonight's Trump/Harris debate on ABC, and we also let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday.
Recapped last night's Niners/Jets game and talked about the Tyreek Hill bodycam footage from his detainment on Sunday.
Did you see the Governor of NH save a choking man at a lobster roll eating competition? Dude got the food dislodged and went right back to it!
Today is "National TV Dinner Day" and also "World Suicide Prevention Day". If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call the 988 suicide & crisis lifeline.
Discussed Tom Brady's debut in the booth during the Cowboys game on Sunday afternoon, and ICYMI, there's going to be a new Aaron Rodgers docu-series on Netflix in December.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about last week's Packer game in Brazil, and we also talked about fitness trackers not being 100% accurate.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the best countries in the world, a wildfire that was accidentally set by a crew that was supposed to help prevent wildfires, another death in the Grand Canyon, a guy who was taking too much free nacho cheese from a convenience store, a candy corn-themed hotel room, a guy who was stealing traffic cameras, a #FloridaWoman who was bitten by a gator, and a guy in India who performed surgery on a kid while watching a YouTube video about performing surgery.
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Here comes that heat again!
Going to be in the mid-to-upper 80's all week long!
Shaw took an extra day off to properly celebrate his birthday, so Brian & Jean had to manage without him.
Talked about the latest development in the Elijah Vue case, and about the Jordan Love injury on Friday.
Recapped all this weekend's NFL action on & off the field, including the Tyreek Hill situation.
Had a nice story about a dog that got rescued after being spotted with a plastic jug on it's head.
And speaking of dogs, we took a look at a recent study that determined which NFL stadiums charged the most & least for a beer & a hot dog.
Even though he wasn't in the newsroom this morning, we still heard from Shaw during today's "Monday Morning Throwback".
A recent poll asked people which day of the week they'd take off if their job went to a four-day work week.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about flaming bird carcasses starting wildfires, a person who sneezed out a LEGO piece that had been stuck in their nose for 25 years, a psycho who shipped himself to an ex's house, and another idiot who put his loaded gun in the oven.
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And that's a wrap on the short week.
We kicked things off with the latest news on the Georgia school shooting, and we also talked about the big news from Linkin Park.
Discussed the wild finish to last night's NFL season opener between the Chiefs & the Ravens…and speaking of the Chiefs, we also talked the Chiefs-A-Holic idiot who just got sentenced for all those bank robberies.
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and had a couple of animal stories this morning…one involving a dead cat that wasn't actually dead yet, and a bear cub that went for a ride in a van while enjoying some Taco Bell.
It's "National Read A Book Day", and Brian ranted about how different "Jaws" the book was from the movie.
Did you see the trailer for the Kansas City Chiefs/Hallmark Channel movie?
And if you didn't get enough Joey Chestnut on Netflix last weekend, he's going to be appearing during halftime of the Bengals/Patriots game on Sunday.
The Mega-Millions jackpot is getting up there again, and we had Tom from Cashton text in asking for our suggestion on which numbers he should pick.
Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the states that are the most fun, a major PFA spill, Charles Barkley donating a bunch of money, some stolen collectibles, the speed limit in California, a guy who did a LOT of nitrous oxide, and another HOA that's making a guy's life miserable.
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The short week continues with the Pat McCurdy version of the "Thursday Song" as he'll be playing at the Alpine Inn tonight starting at 7pm.
The news this morning dominated by the tragedy in Georgia with updates from Shaw throughout the show.
We talked about yesterday's Brewers loss, and the start of week 1 in the NFL tonight. Also, Caitlin Clark messed around & got a triple-double last night, and the viral Olympic break-dancer has once again apologized for her performance.
Nice story about a kitten that went for quite the ride in a vehicle's wheel well before being found & adopted...and pit bull that was finally adopted after spending almost four years at a shelter in DC. And a GoFundMe for Matthew Gaudreau's wife & their unborn child has far surpassed it's original goal.
A woman in Ohio is getting complaints from her neighbors after putting her elaborate Halloween decorations up early this year, and an electronics store in the UK is going viral for their Gen-Z commercial.
Talked about some Alexa devices answering questions about the upcoming Presidential election, and also talked about a recent study that found that nearly 50% of Americans are hoarders!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy with a homemade flamethrower in Vegas, a drone that interrupted a med-link flight, a crash involving two drunk drivers, a surgeon that mistakenly removed a man's liver instead of his spleen, a driver who was punched for complimenting another driver's car, a stroke victim that was found dead in a closet at the rehab facility, a toddler on a plane that was locked in a bathroom after crying non-stop, and a flight from Boston to Rome that had to be turned around after someone got really bad diarrhea.
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Happy Hump Day, yo!
On a short week, no less.
Started the morning off by talking about 10-4 being the new 9-5…and a couple of companies are popping up that will apparently quit your job for you.
Talked about the Brewers extra-inning loss to the Cardinals last night, and a classy move by the Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield for the upcoming NHL season.
Funny story about a pig on the loose that was finally captured after some residents teamed up with the animal rescue team. Plus, a homeless busker in England who went viral for his performance of "Sultans of Swing" just got a sizeable donation to help him find a place to live, and a bowling team in Kentucky who just set a world record AND raised a bunch of money for cancer research.
With the new Beetlejuice movie coming out this week, we took a look at some facts about the original film that you may not know about.
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning and Tyler from La Crosse guessed correctly & won $20 of Brian's Morning-show money!(it was from "PCU")
In case you missed it, Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever have made the WNBA playoffs, and we also ran down a list of the most valuable NFL franchises.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the record-breaking heat in Vegas this summer, a rattlesnake that got into a couple's house & trapped them in the upstairs bedrooms, a woman who caused a multi-vehicle crash while using the self-driving option, a man who set fire to his girlfriend's parents' house, a nurse who was replacing patients' fentanyl with tap water, a doctor who was injecting a serum in the penis of multiple patients, a drunk driver that crashed into a cop that had pulled over ANOTHER drunk driver, one of the 1,000lb sisters got busted at a zoo, and a guy who stole a vehicle from a library to drive to the police station to ask for his drugs back.
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Welcome back after the long weekend!
We all recapped our Labor Day activities, and talked about yesterday's Netflix special: "Unfinished Beef. Chestnut vs. Kobayashi". And speaking of consuming mass quantities, did you hear about the dude from Michigan who chugged 24 ounces of ranch dressing in TEN seconds???
There was a shooting this weekend in La Crosse, and the Brewers stayed hot by winning six of their last seven games.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we had an absolutely wonderful story about a father who recorded an interview with his daughter on the first day of school each & every year. Plus, the kid who broke a 3,500 year old jug at a museum was just invited back & took a special tour.
A website is looking for a "Pumpkin Spice Pundit" to sample & rate all the Trader Joe's pumpkin-flavored products this season.
Major announcement this morning: Shaw is retiring. Sad day for us, but happy for the little guy.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about the Brewers, Packers & Badgers.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the Disney & Direct TV outage over the weekend, another update on the Belltown Hellcat guy, a couple that survived a mudslide in Alaska, a grizzly bear attack, the knocking sound in outerspace, a guy who ruined a covered bridge in Maine, and a guy who keeps pooping on someone's porch.
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Hello Friday! Hello long, holiday weekend!
Speaking of the holiday, we hooked you up with some Labor Day stats & info, and we took a look ahead with our list of "Things to look forward to in the month of September"!
Talked about the Brewers 6-0 shutout yesterday, and the crushing loss for the Golden Gophers last night. Plus, Jack Del Rio is joining the Badger staff as they get ready to take on Western Michigan tonight.
We got Doc on the phone for this week's Racing Report, including the changes to next year's NASCAR schedule. Speaking of Doc, he texted in earlier in the show to remind us that "Mr. McMahon" is going to be premiering on Netflix in September.
Let you know what's in theaters & on the boob-tube this weekend.
Had a really uplifting story about a lemonade stand that was robbed by some scumbag, only to have the community show up in droves to help those poor kids out.
Absolutely tragic news this morning as NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed in NJ last night.
Have you tried GatorWine yet? Maybe it can make an appearance at your Labor Day BBQ?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the rain totals in the area after last night's storms, a granny that got lost in the Alps & befriended a fox, a woman in Iowa City who showed up at her mom's house & attempted to shoot her mother's boyfriend, a pilot who had to make an emergency landing on a highway and then got hit by a car after he exited the plane, an update on that kid who had an ice cream stand that got shut down because a neighbor complained, a teen in Jamaica who was decapitated by a shark, another update on the astronauts stuck in space, and a guy who fell asleep in his driverless car with a bunch of drugs in his possession.
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Thursday song to kick things off this morning, and the big news of the day is Trump's visit to La Crosse.
If you've got an extra $40k kicking around, you can bid on this sweet coffin cooler from Liquid Death & Yeti!
Talked about the Brewers win over the Giants last night, and the weekend of NCAA football action ahead.
Hawk Tuah girl is back in the news with a brand-new phrase, and apparently...other "influencers" on TikTok are using garlic to try & cure their acne.
Cat in Canada ended up on top of a utility pole but was saved by a guy with a bucket truck, and Amazon has teamed up with the YMCA in San Francisco to provide a free grocery store for some of their students and families.
Let you know what's on TV today & talked about last night's Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway at the Dodger game.
Another TikToker went viral with her break-down of her friends' personality types, and ESPN conducted a poll recently to determine the most overrated QBs in the league.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a steak knife fight at an up-scale restaurant, a guy who got stung over 200 times by a swarm of wasps, a bald eagle that couldn't fly because it ate too much, a kid that broke a 3,500 year-old jug at a museum, an Uber driver that threw a brick at a family that gave him a 1-star review, an SUV that ended up in a river because the occupants were "getting busy", a Canadian firefighter that was intentionally setting fires, a doctor that doused his former office with urine on several occasions, and a guy who got poop sent to him in the mail.
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What would you do if you went hiking for a team-building exercise with 14 of your coworkers and they LEFT YOU on the mountain after you got lost?
Christian Yelich spoke to the media for the first time since having back surgery, and we also discussed the Packer cut-down day.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and we had a touching story about a young girl in Texas who's been battling cancer since she was two years old, and is now going to see Taylor Swift thanks to donations from random strangers.
Talked about the viral VenMo Mom who refuses to help at her kid's school, but will donate money via VenMo.
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's Morning-show money & Shaw (it was from "Tropic Thunder")
ICYMI, the Packers are offering standing-room only tickets for this season's regular-season games, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got really drunk before a job interview, one of the cops who arrested Scottie Scheffler, an update on the lady who jumped into a tiger cage at a zoo, a Pinocchio horror movie, a kid who went missing was found on the roof of his building, a brain surgeon who let his 13 year-old daughter drill into someone's head, and an off-duty police officer who peed on someone at a Kenny Chesney show.
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Not AS steamy today as it was yesterday, but still getting up into the 90's again.
We kicked things off this morning by talking about the Linkin Park countdown timer that appeared the other day, and we also talked about the start of the 2024 Paralympics.
The Packers traded for a veteran, backup QB yesterday…and Sid "Sycho Sid" Eudy died at age 63 after a battle with cancer.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and also tried to remind people to slow down & be on the lookout for kids in the road as school has begun in many communities.
And speaking of that, here's a crazy story about the amount of citations that got handed out over a four-day period in one #Florida county for people driving around school buses with the stop-arm extended.
On the lighter side of things, we had a kitten rescue at a car wash, and a very old skydiver who's raising a ton of money for charity!
Did you hear us discuss this tech company trying to sell sunlight? Interesting concept.
A NASCAR truck series driver who won in Milwaukee over the weekend celebrated a bit too enthusiastically and wound up dislocating his shoulder in the process, and MLB history was made yesterday with the same player suiting up for both teams in the same game.
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us this morning and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a malfunctioning amusement park ride, a wedding photographer who's accused of secretly recording the bride-to-be while she got dressed, a #FloridaWoman who was walking around buck naked near a kid's birthday party, a park ranger that violated his bond, a puppy that was left on the side of a highway, a woman who stabbed a guy in the head with a pair of scissors, a man who is suspected of killing his parents and decapitating them, and a guy who got busted for "liquid littering".
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Another steamy one today with a high near 96° expected.
Talked about Trump coming to town for a visit later this week, and a new Trump item you might want for your office or man-cave!
There was a wild finish to the Little League World Series yesterday, and a wild finish on Saturday night during the NASCAR race!
Today is "National Dog Day", so we discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of for your pooch!
Great story about the Cat Tour in Minneapolis and a truly heart-warming story about a teacher who adopted one of his students, along with the kids other siblings!
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was from 2011 and dealt with Shaw's infatuation with his Spanish teacher in college.
The jersey that Babe Ruth wore when he "called his shot" just sold at auction for a TON of money.
Check out this HILARIOUS video of Lucy May the new bat-dog for the Clearwater Threshers!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Iowa who got arrested for making "animal crush" videos, an update on the NASA astronauts stuck in space, some parents in Missouri that got arrested for feeding their 8-week old baby nothing but Mt. Dew & Vienna sausages, a pet adoption that ended in a gun being drawn, a water buffalo that got loose, a gym teacher who got robbed by a hooker, a pharmacy in the UK that suggested changing condoms every half-hour if you have lengthy sex sessions, and a new service in Australia that allows employees to avoid texts/calls/emails from their job after work hours.
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Welcome to Friday! Get ready for some heat as temps continue to rise into the 90's over the next few days.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend if you prefer to stay inside with the delightful air conditioning, and we also got Doc's "Racing Report" thanks to County Materials in Holmen.
The cost of tuition at UW-Madison is already high, and the regents are attempting to keep costs down by asking the governor for some more money.
Congrats to pommel horse stud, Stephen Nedoroscik, who is going to be on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars"!
Today is "Find Your Inner Nerd Day", and it's also "National Cuban Sandwich Day", and "National Sponge Cake Day"
Talked about a woman who gave birth on the side of the highway, and the husband lost his wedding ring while helping to deliver the baby, but was able to go back & find it with the help of a metal detector!
Funny story about a bunch of businesses in North Carolina that are having a "war of words" on their business signs.
ICYMI, Sports Illustrated has picked the Detroit Lions to be this year's Super Bowl winner…but fear not, because they've only been correct ONCE in the last 23 seasons.
One of Brian's favorite shows, "Bar Rescue", is filming in Kenosha this week and he's hoping they come to the Coulee Region so he can be on the recon team
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman suing Verizon after they gave her info to a stalker, a Marine Veteran who wrote a book about the Capitol riots, an apartment complex that billed a dead woman for breaking her lease, a new trend amongst influencers at airports, a way to blur your property on Google Maps, a guy who tried to use a bike lock to keep people inside a Starbucks, a toddler who got served alcohol instead of apple juice, a woman who killed a cat & ate it, and a guy who made a casting couch diorama.
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Jean's back on a Tuesday morning and she recapped the Big River Rally.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
Cool story about a Navy Veteran who joined the group "I Want To Mow Your Lawn" to help his community after hearing about it on the radio.
Had a wild report about a former NFL player that urinated on an elderly woman on a flight from Boston to Dublin!
Brian went on an all-time rant about pretzels, pecans, & almonds this morning. Almost dropped an "F" Bomb because of it.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who showed up to work drunk & stabbed a coworker in the head with a screwdriver, a guy who was extorting money from karaoke bars in LA, a bunch of people who were trying to steal some Dodge Durangos, an Instagram model who claims to be from the future, a 15 year-old kid who got strangled by a guy in a burger joint, a Canadian doctor that was allegedly performing too many digital rectal exams, a ravioli assault, and a candy store return that involved a gun.
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Hello Monday!
Looks like it'll be pretty decent this week in the Coulee Region, and as summer continues to wind down, we'll keep announcing qualifiers for the bike each & every morning.
Jean's out today, so it's a "Boy's Club" with fist bumps & extra Bacon!
We both recapped our weekends, with Brian going to the Brewer game on Sunday, and Shaw visiting his kids in Madison.
Brewers got a nice series sweep over the Guardians this weekend, and the Packers stunk up Mile High Stadium last night. Also, NASCAR had to suspend yesterday's Firekeepers 400 until later today due to rain.
Great story about some deputies in Florida who saved a woman's life after her truck crashed into a lake and became submerged with her trapped inside.
In honor of "National Potato Day", we gave you some stats & info on French fries, our favorite version of the spud.
Tyreek Hill said he could beat Noah Lyles in a race, and Noah sounds like he'd welcome the challenge.
For this week's "Monday Morning Throwback", we served up some clips of our beloved Anh Pham, who passed away last week at age 82.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about adult lemonade stands, running your dishwasher at night, drugs washing up on shore after Hurricane Debbie, a fight at a graveyard, a man who stole a Yellowstone vehicle, stolen chicken wings, a guy who tried to trade drugs for BK, a woman who lunged at the controls of a small plane while it was landing, a hospital that lost part of a guy's skull after surgery, and a doctor in #Florida that forgot to wear his hearing aid while performing a colonoscopy.
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A very foggy start to the day!
Sad news to start the morning as Great White's Jack Russell passed away yesterday, along with musician Greg Kihn.
Also yesterday, our beloved Anh passed away at the age of 83. We'll have more on that next week as we deal with the tragedy of her death.
The Brewers got the win over the Dodgers yesterday, but lost Yelich for the rest of the season as he decided to have season-ending back surgery. In other Wisconsin sports news, the Badgers have a new #1 QB for the upcoming season.
An incredible story of generosity involving an Air Force veteran caring for his wife suffering with dementia.
If you could have 5,000 of anything that starts with the letter "Y", what would it be? I think we all agreed that it would be yachts.
Straight cash, homie!
Really looking forward to the "Frozen Confines: Big Ten Hockey Series" at Wrigley in January, and apparently, that Australian break-dancer is getting a lot of hate on the internet.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and we talked racing with Doc!
\During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about those astronauts that are still stranded in space, the strange black ring that appeared in the sky earlier this week, a coffee shop in NYC that's charging customers to use the wifi, a recall on Trader Joe candles, a girl in Texas who died after her parents tried to treat her medical condition with smoothies & vitamins, a couple of state troopers in Alaska that assaulted a man, a guy in Detroit who rear-ended a cop car while he was eating chicken wings, and a couple that was on the way to therapy when she hit him with a car.
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Mowed yesterday. Rain today.
Perfect!
We started you off with the Thursday Song this morning...and a list of the retro items that might end up on the Taco Bell menu!
Recapped yesterday's Brewers win over the Dodgers and talked about Austin Dillon's NASCAR penalty after he wrecked Joey Logano & Denny Hamlin last weekend.
Brian has been watching the new season of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix and the episode he & his wife watched seems to be truly unsolved! Plus, the Loggers are into the Northwoods League championship game after an 8-1 win over St. Cloud last night.
Congrats to this guy & his son who found a $25,000 "treasure", and check out this dude's street-legal bumper car!
Played a round of "Who'd You Rather?" this morning…five times richer? five times smarter? or five times more attractive?
Did you hear about the Team GB marathon runner who finished the race with a broken leg? Ouch!
ICYMI, there was an apparent online hack that stole everyone's Social Security numbers.
Talked about a judge that got a bit overzealous with the punishment when a teenager on a field trip fell asleep in his court, and we also talked about a few of the new food items available at NFL stadiums this season.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about self-driving cars that won't stop honking at each other, a guy who hit a lion with his truck in a national park, a guy who drove his semi through a strip club, a guy who was wrongly imprisoned for almost fifty years, a woman who was mauled to death by a pack of great danes, a guy who shot his father in the face after an argument about stinky feet, a dude who's trying to sue Disney after his wife died, and an 8 year-old who rushed to save her dad after his store was getting robbed.
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Lots to get to on a Hump Day, including the guilty verdict in the Nya Thao triple homicide trial, the election results from yesterday's primary, and the Brewers losing to the Dodgers yet again last night.
Talked about the upcoming eating competition between Joey Chestnut & Takeru Kobayashi on Netflix this Labor Day, and about a kid in Massachusetts that was trying to raise money for his brother's special needs hockey team, only to get shut down by The Man. Thankfully, there was a nice silver lining to that story.
If you're a fan of Hellmann's Mayo, and want to smell like it throughout the day, you're in luck. They teamed up with Titans QB Will Levis to make a perfume based on his love of mayonnaise.
Gross.
This year's Olympics came to a close with Snoop & Dr. Dre teaming up for a performance during the closing ceremonies, and now Dr. Dre is thinking about trying out for the US archery team for the 2028 Summer games.
Played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning for $10 of Brian's Morning-Show money. Shaw whiffed on the movie clip(it was from "The Monster Squad"), so it'll be $20 next week.
A woman in San Francisco is running a Taco Bell marathon, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a YouTuber in India who's accused of eating a peacock, a mountain lion that killed a family's pit bull, tarantula mating season is in full swing, a baby gorilla had to get relocated after it's mother rejected it, a leaky fire hydrant in New York is now a koi pond, the Belltown Hellcat guy is BACK in the news, a man crashed into a woman's home with his car & offered her $50,000 to NOT call the cops, and a dude who threatened to stab a CVS employee with a syringe filled with his blood.
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What's new on New Release Tuesday? We let you know about that.
Also talked about Aaron Rodgers apparently regretting that he claimed to be "immunized" back in 2021, and the use of "guardian caps" in the NFL this season.
Today is "International Left-Handers Day", so we took a look at some small ways the world is set up to benefit righties. It's also "Filet Mignon Day", and Shaw is planning on having some for dinner! Just not too much.
Fantastic story about a dog in Canada that was stuck in some mud along a river bank and was rescued by a guy in a canoe!
Talked a bit about today's primary in WI and also about a guy who was trying to swim across Lake Michigan. And speaking of the Great Lakes, did you see there's a gator in Lake Erie?
Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk Packer preseason football and why he hates Jayson Tatum so much.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Flavor Flav hooking Jordan Chiles up with a custom piece of jewelry, people in NY who are cheating the toll booths, an anti-gun violence advocate who just shot someone, a guy who's trying to set the world record for run-ins with the law, a guy working to fix a woman's phone was actually stealing her nude videos, an idiot bicyclist who didn't follow the rules & paid dearly for it, and if you're attractive…you'll live longer.
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Monday morning is here!
Started things off with a look back at Irishfest, including an appearance by Zac Brown!
Recapped this weekend's final Olympic events including the men's & women's basketball, and the strange breakdancer from Australia that everyone's talking about.
Let you know what's on TV now that the Olympics are over, and we also had a great story about a missing 5 year-old in Florida that was found clinging to a log in a pond by deputies.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" went all the way back to 2014 when we were challenging all sorts of people to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
Wild finish to the Nascar race yesterday, and Red Sox outfielder, Jarren Duran, is likely going to get suspended by MLB for his homophobic insults directed towards a fan.
Brian & Jean argued about how to properly butter an ear of sweet corn.
In other food-related news, there's a new burger named after Olympic gold-medal winner, Noah Lyles, that's free if you can finish it in under 9.79 seconds.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless guy climbing the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the astronauts that might be stranded in space until February, a guy who tried to steal a bunch of poker chips from a dealer in a casino, a sign that fell & injured a woman in MA, a group of Germans who vandalized Joshua Tree, a guy who played World of Warcraft for 78 hours straight, a manure truck & a molasses truck were involved in an accident, a large tortoise named "Stitch" who got loose, and a guy who broke INTO jail.
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Happy Friday, y'all!
We started things off with an Olympic recap, including an updated medal count, Noah Lyles' positive Covid test, and Tara Davis-Woodhall's gold medal win in the women's long jump.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and we recapped yesterday's Brewers game that included SIX home runs! Plus, the big news in La Crosse today is about the recent city council meetings on the homeless.
A babysitter in Montana is being hailed as a hero after saving a family's kids & pet dog after their house caught on fire.
Got an update on the Taylor Swift terrorist plot, and Jean got some helpful suggestions for dealing with her vertigo.
Doc joined us to talk Racing after struggling with some phone issues last week.
Found out about the latest trendy food on social media, "Tomato Ice Toast".
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some incorrect condoms, an adult store robbery, a woman who died in the luggage machinery at an airport, a deadly week at the Grand Canyon, a groundhog that ended up in a claw machine, a guy's new girlfriend got stabbed by his ex-gf, a Canadian politician had to remind residents to NOT poop on the beach, and an "influencer" who is giving herself poop facials.
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It's Thursday!
Recapped the Olympics, including the updated medal count, Quincy Hall's come-from-behind win in the 400m, how much the medalists make for winning, and an athlete who got busted trying to buy drugs.
Talked about JD Vance & Kamala Harris both being in Eau Claire yesterday, and Nelly getting arrested at a casino in St. Louis!
Today's "National Pickleball Day", and a couple of dudes are going to try & set a world record for Pickleball volleys.
Cool story about a kid in Indiana that paid tribute to a former teacher who made a significant impact on his life.
Did you hear about the guy from Philippines who is their first ever gold medal winner? He's getting a fully furnished condo, a bunch of money, free food, and free colonoscopies!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a school that thinks wearing all black means you're depressed, a couple of astronauts that might end up in space for a lot longer than they intended, a man who was killed in a wakeboarding accident, a dog that set a house on fire after chewing a cellphone charger, a naked guy in Iowa who tried to carjack someone, a club in Atlanta that put a bunch of free booze in the parking lot after it closed, a woman who was trying to illegally siphon gas while smoking a cigarette, a guy who was rigging the toilets at a car wash with small explosives, and a woman tried to feed herself & a bunch of friends at an Applebee's with their "AYCE" special.
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HUMP DAY!
Another beautiful day in the Coulee Region.
We recapped yesterday's Olympic action, including an updated medal count, Amit Elor dominating in her gold-medal match, Cole Hocker's extremely exciting win in the men's 1500m race, and Gabby Thomas winning the women's 200m!
Elsewhere in Olympic news, former gymnast McKayla Skinner(who threw shade at the current gymnastics team) is now claiming that she & her family are receiving death threats.
Talked about both Kamala Harris & JD Vance visiting Eau Claire today on the campaign trail.
Cool story about a guy who won a free admission ticket for Disneyland almost 40 years ago that they honored recently when his daughter went, and another cool story about some officers in Texas who saved a cat with it's head stuck in a jar.
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $20 of Brian's morning-show money thanks to Pasture Pride Cheese in Cashton.
Zack from Brownsville guessed correctly & won the cash(it was from "Real Genius")
News broke yesterday that Pitbull is going to sponsor Florida International's football stadium for the next five seasons, and have you seen the news about a robot dentist?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who sold a gun that was used to shoot a child, a bunch of athletes at the Olympics are getting hospitalized because of the conditions in the Seine river, a bear that walked across the top of a fence, an airport manager that had his wallet stolen by a seagull, a Bluey Bucks heist, and a guy who stole a bunch of wine but never drank any of it.
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Welcome to Tuesday!
We had some significant rain & wind move through the area last night, but nothing close to what's going on in the south with Hurricane Debby.
Recapped the Olympic action from yesterday, including an updated medal count, an offer for the French pole-vaulter that went viral over the weekend, a cyclist who had to use the bathroom mid-race, and a very emotional story about a rower from Great Britain.
ICYMI, the Brewers will be back at Am-Fam Field on Friday after a few games on the road, and they're offering a 2-for-1 deal on beers.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about a new hack to help you de-clutter your house.
A kid in Oklahoma recently hosted his annual backpack giveaway for students returning to school in the fall and they gave out over 6,000 backpacks filled with supplies!
And a tortoise who's been missing for a couple of days managed to cross a busy highway before being found by the cops & returned to his owners.
Have you heard about the new dog perfume from Dolce & Gabbana? It's real. And it's EXPENSIVE!
Grant Bilse is back from vacation and joined us to talk Brewers!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Robert F. Kennedy & a bear, a guy who's using billboards to find a date, a guy who hit a Lowe's employee over the head with a sledgehammer before stealing some drill bits, a woman who killed her roommate's pet spider, a guy who hit his mother in the face with some spaghetti, a man who got two fast food meals for his birthday but wasn't very satisfied, another guy who wanted a third hash brown, and a world-record eggplant!
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A rainy Monday morning to start the week. Thankfully, it's going to be MUCH cooler this week with highs in the upper 70's expected almost every day this week.
We recapped a lot of Olympic stuff from the last few days, including an updated medal count, Simone Biles & Katie Ledecky dominating and winning even more gold, Noah Lyles becoming the fastest man on the planet, and Brian's favorite - Ryan Crouser - getting that gold in the shot put.
Plus, the French pole-vault guy's dong and the dirty ass water in the Seine making athletes sick.
Did you see the kid at the Packer family night event over the weekend who caught THREE consecutive kick-offs??? Get him a contract ASAFP!
Speaking of kids, there was a 14 month-old toddler that recently fell into a well but was extracted thanks to some quick-thinking firefighters & EMS workers.
There's apparently a new "Alphabet Song" and to be honest, it sucks.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was from 2011 and included an appearance by Skradie in the marsh.
Emotional moment over the weekend at the HOF induction for Steve "Mongo" McMichael & his family.
A lot of Olympians are finding new & interesting ways to make a few extra bucks, just like Kendall Ellis who teamed up with Charmin after a porta-potty mishap.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new A.I. "friend" that people can buy, a fugitive from Wisconsin was just caught in Iowa after being on the run since the 90's, a Frontier Airlines pilot who was arrested just before he was scheduled to take off, polite burglars in California, a #FloridaWoman who plugged a conduit pipe in her yard with some concrete, a man who found a nose ring in his Taco Bell, and a guy who stuck a live eel up his ass that began eating it's way through his abdomen.
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Happy Friday, y'all!
We wrapped up the week today with all sorts of stuff.
Of course, we talked quite a bit about the Olympics, including an updated medal count, Simone Biles' new gold medal, Katie Ledecky's 13th career medal, Kate Douglass' first ever gold, and of course…the whole boxing thing.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend and what's in theaters, and we had a cool story about a kitten born with four ears!
Did you know that this month is the 10-year anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge?
The Packers got some new uniforms this season, and our bus trips to Lambeau are now online at WiscoTrips.com!
Back to the Olympics with the Turkish gun guy going viral, and a great endorsement deal between and Italian gymnast & a cheese manufacturer. Plus, have you seen the video of the mom trying to do some of the gymnastics moves in her kitchen?
Had a phone issue this morning, so no Racing Report from Doc! Sorry!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a McDonald's employee that set a fire in the dumpster, a housekeeper in Vegas that was stealing from people staying at the hotel, a stuntman named Sparky Spangler, a bunch of goats that went missing in Milwaukee, a guy who got bit by a snake after trying to rescue it from being run-over by cars, and a VERY dysfunctional family that fought about some chicken.
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Happy Birthday Jean!
The old gal got another year older today…not really sure what the official age is. Somewhere in the 50's.
Lot of Olympic stuff again with an updated medal count, the men's basketball team with a big win over South Sudan yesterday, Katie Ledecky getting another gold medal, and the "Sadly, I didn't make the team" videos.
We also talked about the NFL's new kick-off rules.
A couple in Wisconsin recently got married, but their reception got interrupted by a tornado. The venue did not get hit, but they sheltered in the basement with a bunch of strangers and now the video of their first dance as a married couple is going viral.
Bill Belichick got himself ANOTHER job, and we talked about some of the new food offerings at the WI State Fair.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new Ford patent, Taco Bell implementing AI in some of it's drive-thrus, a Lululemon recall, a fight at a funeral home, a guy who got fired from a Walmart & called in a bomb threat, a train enthusiast who caused a massive derailment, a rental car that was returned with 9 pounds of meth, and a TV anchor that got drunk & broke a dude's nose.
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Hump Day!
Gonna be steamy the rest of the week with high temps near 90°
Spent a bunch of time talking about the Olympics this morning, including the Women's gymnastics Gold medal from yesterday, the total medal count, the Brazilian surfer, and we took a look at the 2028 Summer Olympics in L.A.
Sweet video of a Dad who just found out that BOTH his daughters are pregnant and are due three weeks apart.
Gave you a list of things to look forward to in the month of August, and we played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's Morning-show money!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the US Army wanting some of it's advertising money back from The Rock, a cattle herder who found a woman chained to a tree in a forest, a pool in Canada that was being used without the owner's consent, a pit bull on a motorcycle, a window washer who got stuck on a very tall building, a bank that got robbed through the drive-thru, and a retired guy in Maryland who won the lottery with twenty-five identical tickets.
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Welcome to Tuesday!
The Olympics were again a big topic of discussion for us, including the updated medal count, Snoop's commentary on a badminton match, and the new American hero...Stephen Nedoroscik!
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we had a couple of heroic stories about a bus driver that saved a toddler, along with a hiker that saved some people trapped by wildfire.
Some fast food news this morning as Culver's has teamed up with JJ Watt for a new meal that donates $1 from every "JJ's Way Meal" to the JJ Watt Foundation. And Chipotle is now selling a burrito-proof lipstick, while a Chipotle employee in Georgia claims he was threatened at gunpoint by his manager because he didn't take the trash out!
Do you wash your fruits & veggies in the dishwasher? Apparently some people do. Weird.
Also, people are kinda critical of the Google AI ad that keeps running during the NBC coverage of the Olympics.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the US debt finally hitting $35 trillion, wild mushrooms are causing people to call 911, a man who died while being chased by wasps, the Hellcat dude has finally been arrested, a couple that got lost at sea for 40 hours, a woman who got arrested for having a "drug bag", and a #MomOfTheYear who drilled a metal screw into her 12 year-old daughter's rear end.
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Here we are, all in the same place!
After being apart for the last few weeks, Jean's back from DC, Brian is back from NH, and Shaw is back from a few days off.
The Olympics were the main topic today after the first weekend of competition, but we also got to our "Monday Morning Throwback", and ran down a list of specials for National Chicken Wing Day!
FIFA came down hard on the Canadian Women's Soccer team for spying on another team with drones, and did you see "Cap Catcher Bob" over the weekend? This dude is definitely a highlight from all the action in the pool in Paris.
Jean recapped her vacation to our nation's capital, and during today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who just came out of a coma only to get killed by a truck, someone got popped with 1,000 marijuana plants in their car, the soda cans on Southwest flights are exploding, some Olympians are dabbling in OnlyFans to earn a few extra bucks, a woman who tried to sneak drugs into a prison in a lasagna, a guy who got lost in the woods for 14 days, a guy who fell down a fifty-foot well, & a woman in Boston who had her car attacked by a turkey!
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Welcome to Friday & get ready for the heat.
Gonna be in the 90's tomorrow, and upper 80's most of next week.
Had an apartment fire on the Northside of town yesterday, and a no-no from Dylan Cease of the Padres!
We finished up the week by letting you know what's going to be on TV this weekend and what's hitting theaters.
Doc joined us to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen, and we hooked you up with some stats & info on the upcoming Olympics.
Had a new "Karen of the Day" who tried to claim the entire beach for herself when a family walked by.
Did you see the video of the old payphone in Milwaukee that might have saved a couples' lives?? Crazy stuff.
ICYMI, ESPN8: The Ocho is coming back with all sorts of new & wacky sporting events!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the hot garbage smell in NYC, a seagull that won't stop stealing bags of chips, the Hellcat guy is back in the news, a rapist who drugged himself, a cyclist who had a run-in with a grizzly, a dude who went for a hike in Death Valley with flip flops, a guy who got arrested TWICE in a week for trying to bring drugs into an airport, and a Supreme Court decision about boneless wings.
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No Jean. No Shaw. No problem!
Brian had the show to himself this morning as Jean's still on vacation in DC, and Shaw took the day off.
Talked about Biden's speech last night, and the deadly plane crash in Nepal…where everyone on the plane died EXCEPT the pilot.
Also, a major fire at a tequila plant in Mexico killed five workers & seriously injured a few others…and is likely going to effect the price of tequila in the near future.
The Brew Crew took two out of three from the Cubs this week, but lost Yelich to the IL, and Angel Reese has joined the new "Unrivaled" 3-on-3 league that starts this January.
Today is National Wine & Cheese Day…and more importantly, it's National Hire A Veteran Day!
Had a nice story about a missing chihuahua that was living on the streets of Las Vegas for NINE years before being caught & reunited with it's original owner.
Sadly, the NBA decided to go with Disney, NBC, & Amazon Prime rather than stick with Warner Bros. Discovery…so no more "NBA on TNT" after next season.
Esquire magazine recently put out a list of the "Top 50 Songs of the 90's" and we debated that this morning.
A couple of wild stories from the Olympics…one involving the Canadian Women's Soccer team…and the other involving a dressage rider who whipped a horse.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Tesla that got damaged by a fish that fell from the sky, a convenience store clerk that stole a $1 million winning scratch-off ticket, a couple of idiots in Kentucky who got busted after posting about their drug operation on TikTok, and a former administrative assistant at a church in Alabama that got caught embezzling over $300,000 to buy gifts for TikTokers.
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Hump Day!
Lots to get to this morning, including the news that Snoop Dogg will be a torch-bearer during the opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics!
Also talked about Kamala Harris' stop in Milwaukee yesterday and her potential running mates.
The Brew Crew got a win against the Cubs last night, but Yelich might end up on the IL.
Have you seen the video the whale that capsized a boat off the coast of NH??? Wild stuff!
There's a guy in Scotland who built a bicycle/canoe and is planning on traveling across Scotland to raise money & awareness for a charity called "A Leg To Stand On".
In case you missed it, today is "National Tequila Day", so we took a look at a recent poll about tequila & margaritas.
Cool move by the Vikings this upcoming season as the honor their fourth-round draft pick, Khyree Jackson.
Gave away $30 of Brian's Morning-Show money playing "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" thanks to Pasture Pride Cheese in Cashton to Kevin in Onalaska. He guessed correctly!
Crazy story about an Australian field hockey player who had part of his broken finger amputated so he could participate in the Paris Olympics!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy's leg washing up on shore in Australia after a shark bit it off, a guy in Vegas who walked up to a stranger in broad daylight & shot him in the chest, a 500-acre wildfire that was caused by illegal use of fireworks, a guy who ripped the head off a seagull for stealing fries, and a woman who attacked her fiancé & his brother after the groom-to-be asked for a pre-nup!
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Woke up to some rain this morning and might see some more tonight.
Started the morning with news about the Vice President coming to Wisconsin today on the campaign trail, and Shaw shared a positive update on his personal life!
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
Packers QB Jordan Love isn't going to practice until he gets a new deal from the team, and former Packer, Davante Adams, is looking to get TB12 out of retirement to quarterback the Raiders!
Riding on the instant success of "Twisters" hitting theaters, the Hollywood Reporter put out a list of the Top 11 Disaster Movies of all time.
Great story about a K9 Officer in North Carolina that helped a nonverbal boy find his way home after he got lost.
Have you seen these new vape pens that are also disposable, and also function as a phone & a fitness tracker?
The Paris Olympics get started later this week and a diver from the UK is testing the "anti-sex" beds to make sure they'll be able to fornicate while in France.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about those pesky political texts, a woman who called 911 HUNDREDS of times, a dead hiker in Peru was discovered 22 years after being buried in an avalanche, a guy who got shot in the chest after drunkenly showing off his guns to his buddy, a Vegas escort who robbed a guy after having sex with him, a Karen that got upset about a missing chicken strip at a Jack-in-the-Box, a Southwest Airline flight that flew just 150 above the ground, an extreme eater who died while live-streaming, and a bride-to-be that had breast augmentation surgery right before her wedding…only to lose a nipple!
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After a week in NH, Brian is back and now Jean is gone!
She'll be in Washington D.C. with her family for the rest of the week.
We started things off with the big news from yesterday about President Biden bowing out of the upcoming Presidential race against Donald Trump.
And we recapped the Brewers/Nascar/Team USA action from the past weekend as well.
Great story about some firefighters in Texas who rescued a family's dog & cat from a house fire that was all caught on camera.
Have you heard about "Fluffy Coke"? It's apparently a new TikTok trend involving Coca-Cola & Marshmallow fluff.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was a story from 2017 about mancations.
Speaking of Nascar, Jimmie Johnson got behind the wheel at the Brickyard 400 yesterday, but also teamed up with Carvana to benefit and Indy-area technical high school!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories abouta woman who tried to dine-and-dash but forgot her purse in the restaurant, a guy in Maine who shot a teenager that played ding-dong-dash at his house, a bull in South Carolina that got loose & ended up in someone's yard, an oil tanker in Malaysia that was involved in a hit-&-run, someone brought a jar of salsa to a pool in Massachusetts & it shattered, a couple in Kuwait that got divorced three minutes after they got married, a giant metal rooster that got stolen ended up in a homeless encampment, a guy got rescued from a pipe with no recollection of how he got there, and a vice Mayor had their house vandalized with Teenie-Weenies.
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Another Thursday in the books & Brian is off to Eau Claire for "Simpson's Skip Day" at the EC Express game, followed by a party bus to a couple of bars & breweries.
Jean suggested that he stay in the Eau Claire area to see Ludacris at the State Fair, which led to us talking about Nelly being at Country Boom!
Talked about the shake-up on the US Men's basketball team and a massive brawl after a soccer match.
Funny story about a woman who jumped into a river to save a bunny.
Yesterday was Pina Colada day, and today is National Mojito Day!
This is apparently the "Summer of Bill". Belichick, that is.
Cute video of a dog at a Met's game that was enjoying a hot dog.
Are you mowing incorrectly? Maybe folding the laundry wrong?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about being exhausted all the time, people leaving used toilet paper in Yosemite, a guy who got busted for stealing a truck, an update on a couple of women who used a dead guy to take money out of the ATM, a man in North Dakota that was killed by a bowling alley, a Camaro got wrecked on a "test ride", a woman who decided to pump gas while getting pulled over for a DUI, a bunch of eels ended up on the runway at an airport, and a house caught right in the middle of two separate HOA's.
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Happy Pina Colada Day!
Perfect weather for an ice cold one on a patio somewhere.
We started things off with an update on the HAWK TUAH girl!
Talked a bit about the Brett Favre/Shannon Sharpe lawsuit situation and Giannis playing for Greece in the upcoming Olympics.
There's apparently a new fastest mermaid in the world.
Have you heard about Michelle Rohl?? The granny from WI who almost qualified for the Olympics? Pretty cool story.
Played another round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for some of Brian's Morning-Show money. Eric guessed incorrectly, so it'll be $20 next week!
Cool story about an Iowa State Rep who dusted off his cleats & got back in the game at the age of 44!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about guilt-tipping, a man who got killed by an elephant stampede, a teen who broke out of a juvenile detention center & tried to blend in as a carnival worker to escape capture, Steve-O from Jackass is apparently getting a boob job, an aviation mechanic that got sucked into a jet engine, a guy who got arrested after robbing a pet store, a man in Iowa who committed a solo sex act at a Kum-N-Go, a couple that did something VERY unusual with a margarita at a Mexican restaurant, and a power company that wants to control your thermostat.
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Hello!!
On the show today, we let you know what's new on "New Release Tuesday" and we also talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show.
Some medical students are going to be enjoying some free tuition thanks to a BILLION dollar donation, and a cool story about an intervention specialist at an elementary school who also cuts the kids' hair for free.
Had a "Karen of the Day" along with a "Kyle of the Day"!
Bengals' QB Joe Burrow found an interesting way to help rehab from his wrist injury last season, a Tour de France cyclist got fined for kissing his wife during the race, and a recent poll about "Midwest Nice" revealed that most people in the Midwest apologize for stuff when they've done absolutely nothing wrong.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Scottish woman who tattooed her PIN number on her leg, a #FloridaMan who dropped a toddler out of a second-floor window, a man in Massachusetts who was saved by a stranger at a recent Rolling Stones show, a new way of dealing with gnats, a cat who had it's eyes sealed shut with a glue-like substance, a couple who tried to dine & dash from a restaurant, and Elton John supposedly peed in a bottle at a sneaker store in France.
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After a couple of extra days off for the 4th of July holiday, we're back in the studio for a full FIVE days of work.
Ugh.
We recapped our Independence Day weekends, talked about Danny Trejo's 4th of July incident, and also discussed the Pittsburgh Pirates…who ran out of fireworks over the weekend!
Got an update on John Force and looked at the new TikTok sensation, "Scrambled Pancakes".
Crazy story about a high school kid who saved a bunch of kids & also jumped onto a runaway boat to stop it from potentially doing more damage.
ICYMI, John Cena announced he's retiring from the WWE.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was our 2015 interview with Corky Gainsford, the former drummer for Otherwise.
Here's six passive/aggressive phrases you should stop saying!
During today's birthday segment, we also brought up the story about Kevin Bacon donning a disguise so he could mingle with the rest of us.
New study says that where you keep your thermostat at during the summer months depends on where you grew up.
Cool story about Aaron Rodgers helping a community affected by wildfires.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shooting at a food-donation drive, a man who got stuck on a mountain in Utah after he followed his GPS, a flash-robbery at a gas station in LA, a massive brawl on a flight over switching seats, a couple of 4th of July fireworks mishaps, some teens who had to be rescued after they allegedly had a run-in with Bigfoot, and a guy who set a couple of Guinness World Records with his eye sockets.
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Happy 4th of July eve!
Is that a 'thing'?
Well, it is now.
We started things off with an update on the weather & the conditions at this week's Riverfest, and Brian cautiously tried Jean's cold, peanut noodle salad.
No big surprise, but Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese both made the WNBA All-Star roster, and the NHL recently reinstated several people that were involved in the sexual assault investigation of the Chicago Blackhawks in 2021.
Got some more 4th of July stuff, including the most important thing at a cookout, and whether or not Americans should get the entire week off from work.
We talked about a couple that's trying to visit every single Texas Roadhouse in the country, and a woman in MN who's befriended a sunfish.
Let you know what's on TV and what's new in theaters for the holiday, and we played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $10 of Brian's morning-show money. It was a scene from "ID4" and Shaw ACED IT!
Had a MAJOR disagreement this morning in regards to a "hot dog board". Jean's planning on making one for her 4th of July get-together, and Brian is making something similar, but got very upset about it being called a "board"
Talked racing with Doc today since we'll be out on Friday, and we also talked about the Detroit Tigers broadcaster who's under investigation for sexual assault.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bridge on the Blue Earth River that's in extreme danger because of the recent flooding, a woman who called 911 and faked a child abduction so they'd try to recover her car faster, Presidential candidate RFK might have eaten a barbecued dog, a wedding reception that ended with the groom being shot, a woman who assaulted her significant other with a smart watch, another woman who mistook a grenade for a hammer for TWENTY YEARS, a fight on a golf course, and a sweet UFO-car!
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Today is essentially "Hump Day" as we're off on Thursday & Friday this week.
So let's get over the hump with what's new on New Release Tuesday, and a very in-depth update on the Hawk Tuah Girl, including her run-in with Shaq over the weekend, her appearance on a recent podcast, and a guy who wants her to spit in a jar for $600.
Talked about the start of NBA & NHL free agency, and the wild news about the Celtics being for sale just days after winning the franchise's 18th title.
Nice move by MrBeast, who just helped build 100 homes for impoverished people in Jamaica, El Salvador, & Argentina.
Today is "Made in the USA Day", and "World UFO Day", and to celebrate, Subway stores around the US are using drones to deliver foot-longs to hungry customers.
Obviously, the 4th of July is coming up later this week, so we took a look at some stats & info on the holiday, including the kinds of hot dogs we're Googling.
Looks like former #1 NFL draft pick, Jamarcus Russell, is in some deep shit.
Talked with Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a cafe owner that had to close because of her neighbors complaining about the smell of Bacon, a guy who robbed a couple in Hawaii & then chased them up a volcano, a guy who blew off a bunch of his fingers with some fireworks, a guy in a cemetery in Maine who was smashing turtles, a #FloridaWoman who wanted to cuddle with her boyfriend, and an airplane that experienced some serious turbulence.
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Another Monday in the books.
Short week, so let's make the most of it!
We recapped our weekends, and we talked about the sad news about longtime Brewers public address announcer, Robb Edwards, who passed away late last week.
Also discussed the escalator malfunction at Miller Park over the weekend.
Got an update on the Hawk Tuah girl who popped up at a country concert over the weekend, and some good news for Uno players who might be colorblind!
Brian's taking a "skip day" on July 11th and you could join him at the Eau Claire Express game.
Got to the Monday Morning Throwback, and had a funny story about some new & unique seats at a baseball field.
Ran down a list of things to look forward to in the month of July, and we dove into the Kyle Filipowski situation.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in NC who was arrested for elder abuse, a traffic stop that took 262lbs of crystal meth off the streets, another traffic stop involving a guy wearing a hockey mask, a jail guard in the UK who was videotaped having sex with an inmate, five fishermen in Sri Lanka who found some bottles floating in the ocean and drank them, a #FloridaMan who shot down a Walmart drone, a couple of ID thieves got busted, and a man who got stung by a bee in the eyeball!
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Welcome to Friday, yo!
A bit of rain today, but looks like it's going to be sunny & warm all this weekend.
We started you off with a recap of last night's Presidential Debate, and we let you know what's new in theaters this weekend.
The NFL got hammered by the U.S. District Court in their Sunday Ticket lawsuit, and former Packer, Randall Cobb, is lucky to be alive after his house in Nashville burned down earlier this week.
Great story about a woman in Whitewater, WI who created a free dog pantry for pet owners who may need a little bit of help with their furry friends when times get tough.
Talked a bit about the 2nd round of the NBA draft, including an interesting nugget involving former Duke player, Kyle Filipowski.
Crazy video from Alton, IL of a sinkhole swallowing a soccer field!
Did you hear that 5-Hour Energy has a caffeinated BBQ sauce now? And according to a new survey, 69% of Americans find it attractive when their partners clean the house.
Crazy story about a county board candidate in MN who threw a tarantula at a woman that refused to move out of her house!
Doc joined us in studio this morning for the Racing Report, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about about a school staff that went to Hawaii for a recruitment trip, a guy who got killed by lightning, a woman who crashed into a building a couple of times and tried to light it on fire, a copper thief in Iowa that got electrocuted, a store that was closed because they were "having sex", a fortune teller that robbed some people in a trailer park, a guy who tried to steal some animal crackers from an open garage, and a manure truck that overturned in a neighborhood.
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Shaw is back!
The first Presidential debate for the 2024 election is tonight and we tried to get you prepped with some stats & info…and maybe a drinking game or two.
We recapped last night's NBA draft, and the apology from new Texas baseball coach, Jim Schlossnagle.
Let you know what else is on TV tonight, and we talked about Hawk TUAH girl possibly going to Hollywood!
Cool story about a guy who saw two old ladies sitting in the chairs in front of his house & he decided to befriend them with some tea & snacks…and a fire at a 143 year-old church was extinguished by some firefighters who were having a weekly meeting just down the street.
Got a request from Curt in Eau Claire for some Jackyl…which we played…and then talked about the upcoming Big River Rally!
Another idiot TikTok person is trying to pass off rice-water as an alternative to Ozempic
Talked about the future of the WWE, and speaking of the future…this year's Olympics will feature A.I. Al Michaels!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Vermont who flipped off a State Trooper, a bear that got into a family's mini-van in California, a philosophy professor who killed himself in Australia, a woman who got a ticket for driving her suitcase, an update on the Bigfoot murder case, and an HOA board member who repeatedly pooped on a guy's lawn.
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Welcome to Hump Day! Our last day of the week without Shaw.
And since he's out today, we played "You're Killin' Me, Jeans" for $70 of Brian's Morning-Show money.
Also had a hero in the news as a 12 year-old kid from Rhode Island saved a classmate from drowning on a recent field trip. And a bunch of people in Ohio helped rescue a kitten that had gotten stuck between the tires of a semi.
Did you hear that Hallmark is making another cheesy Xmas movie this year…with the Kansas City Chiefs??????
The Hawk TUAH girl is selling merch now, and something called "onion coffee" is supposed to be the popular drink this summer.
Hard pass.
Funny video of a TikTok gal who tried teeing off with her prosthetic arm at a TopGolf facility recently and it didn't end well.
Talked about an Australian swimmer who talked a bunch of shit about America and then didn't even qualify for the Olympics.
BURN!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about people stealing cicadas from Big Foot Beach State Park by Milwaukee, a guy in New Orleans who got arrested for impersonating a police officer after he pulled over an actual police officer, and a company that is being warned by the FDA for selling human poop WITHOUT approval.
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Sad news right out of the gate this morning as Shifty Shellshock, the lead singer for Crazy Town, was found dead in his home in California yesterday.
We also talked about some of the heavy flooding happening throughout the Midwest.
Stanley Cup finals wrapped up last night with Florida getting the game seven win over Edmonton, and an MMA fighter recently lost his match, and then proposed to his girlfriend in the octagon following the loss…only to have her say "NO"
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and Brian tried to answer an email about things to do on Cape Cod.
Cool story about some students at Johns Hopkins that have invented a leaf blower silencer that cuts noise by 37% without cutting any power.
In case you missed it, Hooters recently closed a bunch of locations around the country, and a couple of travel-related stories about "destination dupes" and "raw-dogging" flights.
Did you see the video of the bare-knuckle fighter who started punching the ref after getting a TKO?
There's a new "World's Ugliest Dog", and because of the excessive heat nationwide, we ran down a list of "It's so hot that"...
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, and we also talked about the video from last week of the bear that got into a snack bar at an amusement park.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who divorced her husband because he over-tightened all the jars in their house, a guy who got busted having sex with a seat on a train, and a guy who flew from NJ to Florida to try and kill another guy for talking smack during an online video-game session.
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No Shaw to start the week, no problem!
We kicked off the show by recapping our weekends and talking about the severe flooding in our area.
Talked about the protesters at yesterday's Travelers Championship, and about the Oilers improbable comeback from being down 0-3 to the Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals.
Let you know what's on TV tonight and also shared the news about fake Ozempic making it's way onto the internet. Plus, Justin Timberlake decided NOT to cancel his show in Chicago over the weekend…even talked about his recent arrest on-stage.
Had a great story about a woman that bought a vase at a thrift store, only to find out that it's over 2,000 years old and is a Mayan artifact!
Did you hear that America is bringing it's own AC units to the Olympics in Paris? And speaking of this great country of ours, we took a look at the results of a study done by AAA on 4th of July travel.
An autographed Gretzky stick just sold for a record $336,000!!!
Our Monday Morning Throwback was from 2015 when we talked to Judas Priest guitarist, Richie Faulkner.
We talked about some of the most unhealthy snacks out there, and we also talked about the new all-inclusive Raiders tailgate package that costs $20,000!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a rather large cockroach that interrupted a press conference, a couple of porch pirates that fought over the same package, a Malaysian man who squirted a mixture of his urine & flour on women so he could chat them up, and an update on the "Hawk-TUAH" girl.
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Here comes the rain. Looks like it's going to be an extremely wet weekend with showers & thunderstorms in the forecast.
Jean's out today to visit a few college campuses in the Madison area with her daughter, but Brian & Shaw started the day talking about the strange monolith that was just discovered in the Vegas area.
The "Tribute to the Negro Leagues" game was last night between the Cardinals & Giants, and Reggie "Mr. October" Jackson had a very impactful interview regarding his time with the Birmingham A's in the 1960's.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend & what's new in theaters, and we had a great story about a TikTok dude who helped an elementary school in Mississippi hand out free lunches to their students throughout the summer months.
Interesting study from Expedia that found Americans not only get fewer vacation days than any other country in the world, but we also take less of those vacation days.
The Olympic trials continue on NBC this weekend, and there's already been a couple of freak accidents to some potential Olympians.
Played some Atreyu this morning. Looking forward to seeing them at Rock Fest in about a month, and also talked about the upcoming "Neverending Story" sequels.
Had to talk about the great Donald Sutherland, who just passed away at the age of 88. And we took a look at things that happened just five years ago, but feel like they happened an eternity ago.
Got Doc's racing report and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a recall on coffee mugs, an elk poacher who got in big trouble, a country that might start charging politicians that knowingly lie with a crime, a TikTok mom who uses Velcro to keep her kid on the seat on the plane, a woman who tried to sue her ex-bf because he didn't take her to the airport, a wedding gown that caught fire mid-ceremony, and a politician in Michigan who got in trouble with a "dancer" at 2:30 in the morning!
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At least the morning was really nice! Looks like some heavy rain is headed our way this weekend.
We started things off with Andy Hughes' version of the Thursday song and talked about his band, TUGG, playing this weekend at Make Music Madison as part of Make Music Day.
In sports, the Grimace streak came to an end for the Mets, which led to Brian talking about what other McDonald's mascots could deliver a first pitch & start a new winning streak.
Discussed yesterday's Joe Gow hearing as he tries to keep his job on the faculty at UWL, and we talked about the upcoming Simone Biles documentary.
Had a great story about a family's pet donkey that went missing five years ago, but was recently seen with a new family.
Justin Timberlake got popped for DUI earlier this week, but said he only had one martini. We wonder if he'll be cancelling shows, including the one in Chicago tomorrow.
Today is the first day of summer, and we asked "What's something that seems easy to others, but is difficult for you?"
Have you seen the 7'9” freshman on the Florida Gators? He’s massive!
During today’s “Bad News with Happy Music”, we had stories about a city in Minnesota that had it’s hydrants opened up illegally, a lawyer who poops in a Pringles can, Tasmania is trying to lure tourists with some unique job opportunities, another strange monolith has appeared, a member of the government in Vermont was busted pouring water in someone’s bag, a guy tried to rob a bank after realizing that the front door was unlocked, a woman who got trapped in her Tesla, and a #FloridaMan who stole some beer.
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Happy Hump Day, y'all!
Going to be wet the next few days…and the dreary weather is accompanied by the sad news of Willie Mays' passing yesterday.
Also had some good news involving a 105 year old woman finally getting her college degree, and a young drummer getting some help with a prosthetic.
Did you know that eating cheese could help you live longer?
We recapped last night's NHL Finals game between the Oilers & Panthers, and we talked about this incredible cover of Creed's "Higher" by a mariachi band.
Discussed the Secret Service Agent who got robbed a gunpoint and a brewery in Milwuakee that's trying to capitalize on some comments made by former President Trump, and we talked about Grimace's impact on the Mets.
After a few weeks off while Brian was on vacation, we finally played a round of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", and he totally got it!(It was Dom DeLuise in "Cannonball Run")
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a list of people that need to be punched, another list that had a much more sinister intent, a guy who was selling moonshine out of the back of his dad's garage, a #FloridaWoman who pulled a gun on some people in a McDonald's drive-thru, a Hellcat driver who got fined over $80,000, a woman in Massachusetts that survived being buried alive on the job site, and a guy who got busted by the cops because he didn't keep his phone on vibrate.
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Hot today, but no rain in the forecast!
And looks like it's going to cool off tomorrow.
We started the show by talking about the Celtics clinching their 18th NBA Championship last night against the Mavs.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and Brian talked about a new Netflix documentary that he started watching recently.
Jean's daughter wanted to adopt a baby duck that she found at the summer camp.
Great story about a long-time nurse who recently gave the gift of life after 36 years of caring for children, and an amazing kid who just did the unthinkable at a skating competition!
We talked about the new Napoleon Dynamite tot-pants, and Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show joined us to talk about the Celtics win and the Aaron Rodgers situation.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the news being depressing, a guy who shot himself and then had his gun stolen, a road rage incident that led to a maintenance worker being assaulted, a three-year old walking down the street with a loaded gun, a swearing parrot, a guy who wants to have an A.I. mayor in his town, an assault over a Honey Bun, and a woman who SWATTED a guy because she got cold feet over their first date!
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After two weeks on the road to New England & back, Brian is in studio this morning for the Monday Morning Throwback & a concert announcement!
We also recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from the last couple of days, and talked about all the fouls on Caitlin Clark.
A Great Dane in Iowa set the Guinness World Record for the tallest dog in the world, and a Scottish soccer fan exposed himself on live TV.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Presidential haters, people in Utah living off the grid, trying to watch CPR videos on YouTube, MN police can no longer ask you why the pulled you over, a pay increase at Waffle House, a fight at a Waffle House, a Nashville police officer got busted filming an OnlyFans skit, a black bear that killed a woman, a #FloridaWoman who killed her roommate over a dirty house, a Hertz customer who got a speeding ticket, and a guy who is suing Apple because he texted some hookers.
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Before Brian heads outta town for a couple of weeks, we wrapped things up with a new list of things to look forward to in the month of June.
The big news this morning was about Trump being found guilty.
We also recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action, and talked about Da Bears being on "Hard Knocks" this summer during training camp.
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend, and Brian got a few tips from Jean on things to do in Rockford, IL…as Brian makes a stop there tomorrow night to see Royal Bliss & the Lonely Ones!
State Track is in town this weekend, so it'll be VERY busy downtown.
Had a great story about a bus driver who's retiring after SEVENTY years of driving bus.
Also talked about Stef Curry's post-NBA plans.
Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the naked BumbleBee statue guy from a few days ago, a guy who set a house on fire and killed an innocent family of five, a #FloridaMan who set himself on fire inside of a grocery store, a mom who tried to sell her daughter for $20, a guy who hid in the attic of a Red Roof Inn after he robbed a Waffle House, a lawsuit against Madonna for being too sexual during her shows, a woman who killed her common-law husband to try & get an inheritance that didn't exist, a woman at a grocery store that only wanted a half a carrot, and a Russian grocery store that had people licking eggs for some reason.
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Happy Thursday!
Started you off with the Thursday Song and we recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action. Plus, the latest update on Scottie Scheffler.
Also, Brian fan-girled about American shot-putter, Ryan Crouser!
In case you missed it, we're taking a bus from both La Crosse & Eau Claire to Target Field on July 21st to see the Brewers/Twins game. Get all the info at WiscoTrips.com
Today is International Hug Your Cat Day, and it's also a good day to hear about a skydiver who got stuck in a tree, but was rescued by some firefighters.
Reminisced about some of the years we've spent at Rock Fest and looked ahead to this summer's line up.
Do you clean your house BEFORE you go on vacation? Most people do, according to this survey.
People are always looking for a new sport, like Pickleball or maybe Roof Ball!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about election fatigue, a #FloridaWoman who is suing the cops, a guy who fell into a running aircraft engine, a whale that washed up on a shore in Oregon, a guy in Japan who spent $14,000 on a dog costume, a guy who got caught driving while his license was suspended, people in nursing homes area being encouraged to have more sex, and North Korea is sending poop balloons across the border.
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HUMP DAY!
Some fog to start the day, but sun & in the 70's later today.
We kicked things off with the Wednesday Song, and we recapped last night's action in the NBA & NHL playoffs.
Discussed a list of ways to save money on groceries, and also found out that 1/3rd of Americans think that "doing the dishes" counts as exercise.
Great story about an Army Veteran who saved a couple of guys who could have drowned after their boat sank, and another cool story about six high school seniors in Boston that got $10,000 scholarships!
Talked about Shilo Sanders & also heard some Bush & Candlebox, who will BOTH be in town on Saturday, August 3rd at Copeland Park & Events Center!
The phones are sorta working again, so we were able to play "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning, and we talked about the upcoming Olympic protest in France
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the dangers of pancakes & tractors, a guy who broke into Buckingham Palace to take a pee, a driving instructor who was drunk while giving a lesson, a turkey hunter that got attacked by a moose, the most arrested man in the world died, a cop who resigned after having sex with a suspect in the back of his cop car, a guy who got naked on an airplane, and a guy who got naked & climbed a Bumblebee statue.
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Ugh. I love & hate long weekends.
Love them for the extra day off…hate them because they come to an inevitable end.
We started today off with a rundown of our Memorial Day activities, and we recapped all the NBA, NHL, & racing action from the long, holiday weekend.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of on "National Hamburger Day". It's also "National Brisket Day" today!
Had a great story about a kid in NY that was born without a left hand that recently got a serious upgrade!
Apparently, women are no longer interested in Dad bods…they're looking for rodent-faced men thanks to the new Zendaya film.
Glorious day for Major League Baseball as Angel Hernandez is retiring immediately, and a tough weekend for Mike Tyson!
Take a look in your wallet…your two $1 bills might be worth THOUSANDS!
The phones sorta work, so we were able to talk to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happpy Music", we had stories about an actor who got killed over a catalytic converter, a traffic jam on Mount Everest, a Mayor in MO that had to resign because the cops killed a deaf & blind dog, a man on a cruise ship who jumped into the ocean, a stabbing at a movie theater in MA, a couple of pickpockets who stole an elderly man's wallet & bought a bunch of gift cards, a woman who called 911 so they could tase a raccoon at her house, a guy who's trying to visit every Pizza Ranch in the country, and a wedding reception that ended in gunfire.
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Friday is here, bringing a long, holiday weekend with it.
Have fun, be safe, and remember WHY we get Memorial Day!
Started you off with a look at this weekend's weather, and we got an update on the Scottie Scheffler arrest from last week.
Recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night, and looked ahead to 2026 in Minneapolis when WWE Summerslam comes to the area. Plus, let you know what's new in theaters this weekend, what's on TV, and also laughed at this "Wheel of Fortune" answer from last night's show.
Did you know that most flamingos live to the age of 40, but there's a flamingo in Europe that's 70 years old & just laid her first egg???
Had a story about a heroic bus driver in Canada, and we discussed "Bark Air", a new airline just for dogs!
Shared some Memorial Day stats & info, and we talked about Grumpy Baby. You HAVE to check this kid out.
Doc joined us to talk racing this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Memorial Day travel, some stole Jägermeister, a grizzly that sprayed itself with bear spray, a car that plunged 300 feet off a cliff, a neighborhood in Kansas City that hasn't had mail delivered in months, a daycare that put ankle weights on a kid to slow him down, a woman who got an $88,000 fine for accidentally taking clams from a beach, a #FloridaWoman who assaulted someone with a cinnamon roll, and a neighborhood dispute about water spots on the pavement.
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Best day of the week, weather-wise!
Sunny & 80° with some more rain & thunderstorms expected this weekend.
We discussed our various Memorial Day plans and we recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night. Plus, Angel Reese is also expanding her portfolio.
A recent poll asked people if they pick up pennies on the ground, and another online poll asked men if they would take a penny out of a urinal.
Gross.
Heart-warming story about a grandson who restored his grandpa's old truck.
Have you seen the trailer for the new "Brat Pack" documentary? Looks like it might be pretty good!
We heard Charles Barkley give Caitlin Clark her flowers, and Brian ranted and raved about IPAs being gross, and Bacon-infused products being even grosser.
Talked about a mystery vending machine that was recently seen in Germany, and a shot menu at a bar in DC that includes a beer/shot/scratcher combo for $10.
And Babe Ruth's game-worn jersey from game 3 of the 1932 World Series where he "called his shot" is going up for auction in August & is could get sold for over $30 MILLION!
During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new cruise ship for people who don't want to experience winter, a woman on a plane who refused to help in case of an emergency, a skydiver who dropped his phone from 12,000 feet & it was able to retrieve it without a scratch, a guy who tried jumping onto a killer whale, and a guy who got mailed TWO rattlesnakes!
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Holy storms, Batman!
We got an update on the storm damage from Shaw this morning as tornadoes were reported in several areas surrounding the Coulee Region.
Also recapped last night's NBA playoff action and talked about Caitlin Clark's new endorsement deal with Wilson.
Did you see Cam'Ron on CNN?? It went south FAST.
Had a story earlier this week about a guy who got busted for cheating on his wife after the dog ate a pair of his mistress' panties, so, we asked the question, "Can you identify all your underwear?"
Had a great story about twins in San Antonio that loved SeaWorld growing up and now both work there! Plus, the state of TN is going to assist families with free diapers.
Today is National Paloma Day & World Goth Day, and it's also a good day to Bring Ya Ass to Minnesota, thanks to Anthony Edwards viral moment from Sunday.
Normally, we play "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" on Wednesday mornings, but our phones are broke & cannot accept incoming calls, so we played a practice round instead & added $10 to the jackpot for next week.
And if you missed this Blue Jays fan that took a ball to the face, you gotta check out her forehead!
During today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of howler monkeys dropping dead due to extreme heat & severe drought, a guy who died on a Singapore flight after it plunged towards earth, a moose that killed a guy in Alaska, a firefighter who got in a brawl with another firefighter WHILE fighting a fire, a kid who called 911 because he had a pizza emergency, and a suspect who was running from the cops tried hiding in a dryer.
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Happy Talk Like Yoda Day!
Started you off with a discussion about the possible additional bike lanes in La Crosse, and we let you know what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday.
Recapped the NBA & NHL action and talked about the NFL looking into private equity for the first time.
A stranger in Hoboken jumped into the Hudson River to save a dog that got swept up in the current, and a farmer in Canada donated 12 MILLION pounds of surplus potatoes!
Why are we getting a rematch between Biden & Trump this year? Maybe it's because nobody else really wants to be President, according to a new poll.
Cool video of the MN House cheering(while in session) for the T-Wolves as they beat Denver to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
Have you seen the viral ice cream nachos video? How about the British girl who's upset about the price of ice cream? Both worth a watch.
We were supposed to talk to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show, but our phones took another shit this morning.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about lightning striking twice at a German summer camp, a man in South Carolina who hacked off another guy's toes with a machete, a massive riot at a skating rink, a woman who got busted for stealing flower pots from graveyards, a guy who went into a DMV & started throwing fish & carrots all over the place, a guy who's moving his house 12 feet…from one town to another, a woman who stole a car from a Honda dealership, an ambulance that ran into a moose in Canada, a guy who stole some FunYuns, and a fire department in New Jersey that's reminding people that they can't use gasoline on indoor fireplaces.
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After a steamy weekend, we're back in the air conditioned studio taking a look back at a lot of stuff.
Including the "Monday Morning Throwback", a recap of this weekend's NBA & NHL playoff action, and a recap or this past weekend's "Big Bikes For Little Tikes"
We also got an update on the Scottie Scheffler situation, and we discussed the big fight between Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Kyle Busch!
Had a great story about a billionaire giving money to every student at a recent commencement ceremony, and we also discussed the recent dust-up in Congress!
In case you are unaware, it's tick season! So be careful out there.
Talked about a new scam involving Joe Elliott from Def Leppard, and a porn website is trying to get Paige Spiranak to prove that she does, in fact, have nipples.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a vandalized carnival ride, a woman in Chicago who waited for hours for the police to show up, a grizzly bear attack, a #FloridaMan who decapitated a dog that he just adopted, a fisherman who snagged a 12-foot tiger shark, a guy in a Goofy suit at Disney got pinched by a grandmother, and a dog that ate a thong that didn't belong to it's owner.
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What a day, what a week!
Began the morning talking about the new painting of King Charles, and then we got sidetracked when Scottie Scheffler got arrested at the PGA Championship!
Crazy stuff.
We recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and talked about the continued impact of Caitlin Clark on the WNBA.
We let you know what's in theaters this weekend & on TV, and we talked about the frontman for Giovannie & the Hired Guns entering rehab.
Had a great story about a company that actually cares about it's employees, and a taco stand in Mexico City just got a Michelin Star!
Brian isn't the only person who thinks that Shohei Ohtani knew about the gambling…disgraced former NBA referee Tim Donaghy also thinks that.
Doc joined us for this week's Racing Report to break up all the Scottie Scheffler talk, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was missing for 26 years, a candidate for the West Virginia Secretary of State that got bit by a snake, a city finance director that was embezzling money for two years before getting caught, a guy who got assaulted by a FULL adult diaper, a #FloridaMan named "Captain Dickhead", a town in NJ with a goose problem, a guy who got busted at an airport for dropping a bag in a restricted area, a recall on marijuana joints, and a guy in NY who is fighting back against the local government with a giant penis statue.
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It's Brian's Birthday!
He took some liberties with the music this morning as he celebrated turning 48 years old.
We also recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night, and we talked about Caitlin Clark's WNBA regular-season debut.
Had a cool story about a 17 year old girl who just graduated with her DOCTORATE, and we discussed a list of the germiest spots in your office.
Did you hear about the commencement speech that Harrison Butker made? It's making waves on the internet.
We played "You're killin' Me, Shaws" this morning, but our phones weren't working properly & we were unable to actually take a call. So, we played a practice round instead & doubled the jackpot for next week.
Talked about the "Hot Dogs from Heaven" promotion that the Seattle Mariners unveiled over the weekend, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a ride at Cedar Point that shut down after only a week of operation, a search for a dead man in the ocean ended with the police finding a different dead body, a guy who raped a woman and then messaged her on social media about it was finally arrested, a woman is getting Royal recognition for saving her sister from a crocodile attack, a college that erroneously sent out acceptance letters, a guy who got busted for a crime after his footprint was left behind in some cajun seasoning, the Portal in NY had to close down already, and an Iowa man who got popped for DUI and was allegedly EIGHT feet tall!
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Another really nice day, minus the Canadian wild fires.
We started you off with the news that Red Lobster has closed a bunch of locations, including the one in Onalaska. And they're already auctioning off all the equipment.
Recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night, and we discussed Ryhs Hoskins injury during the Brewer game against the Pirates.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we shared a couple of uplifting stories about a boy who beat cancer & was welcomed back to his neighborhood with a personal parade, and a brewery in Iowa that created a new beer to help benefit a local mental health charity.
Talked about Caitlin Clark making her WNBA regular season debut tonight, and tried to figure out the new in-season Nascar tournament that's coming next year.
Got Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show on the phone to talk about the Rhys Hoskins injury & the upcoming NFL schedule release, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the guy who tracks Taylor Swift's flights, a winch in Death Valley that did some damage, scorpions are on the loose in Las Vegas, Punxsutawney Phil had kids, a woman who wasn't cremated, a bunch of guys with the same name running for office, and a school prank involving bagpipers!
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Welcome back to work!
Got to the "Monday Morning Throwback" today, and we recapped this weekend's NHL & NBA playoffs.
And Brian recapped his weekend in Des Moines to see Cake.
Had a great story about a long-time resident of a small town in Missouri who donated $500,000 to his volunteer fire department, and Brian tried to get Jean & Shaw to watch the video of JR Bunn breaking his leg in an MMA bout.
Funny video of a pelican interrupting a baseball game, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an officer who accidentally pepper-sprayed himself, a man in Utah that got stuck on a rock, a bunch of delayed mail in MN, drone cops, a guy who got a DUI while riding on his lawnmower, a postal worker who raced a Mustang, and a guy who built a fence to hide his boat.
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Hello Friday!
While Jean is out, Brian & Shaw are holding down the fort & enjoying some bloody marys!
We started you off with our weekend plans, including Brian's trip to Des Moines to see Cake! He's very excited. Even got to play some Cake this morning, and talk about the lead singer's vibraslap!
And we recapped the NHL & NBA playoff action from last night.
We let you know what's on TV and in theaters this weekend.
Funny video of a guy who LOVES Costco getting a birthday surprise from his wife.
In case you live under a rock, Mother's Day is on Sunday, and we hooked you up with some Mother's Day stats & info going into the weekend.
Also devoted some time this morning to pay our respects to Kyle Prentice, the owner of the Helm Bar in downtown La Crosse, who passed away this week.
Did you hear about the lady who was living INSIDE the sign on the roof of a business?
Doc joined us to talk racing this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in Tulsa who ran into a power pole after his dog jumped into his lap while driving, a FedEx plane that landed without it's landing gear, a man who assaulted his wife with some salami, a woman in Colorado who tried to steal a truck but couldn't drive stick, a horse in Brazil that was stuck on the roof of a building, a thief who took a box right out of the hands of the homeowner, the Chevy Malibu is no more, a woman who forgot her credit card at a restaurant, a cannibal eunuch, and a Subway manager that didn't serve extra ham.
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Let the bitching about stupid-ass bike lanes begin!
Brian was fired up this morning about the proposed bike lanes being added to 3rd & 4th streets in downtown La Crosse.
There's going to be a final meeting on Monday, May 20th at the La Crosse Public Library for public input.
We recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and we talked about the police in Indiana opening an investigation into the Patrick Beverly incident from last week's loss to the Pacers. Also in sports, the new Utah NHL team is looking for a new name.
Had a great story about a Vietnam Veteran who lost his dog tags while at war, and a guy with a metal detector found one & was able to track him down & get it back to him!
Did you hear about the couple that stopped in the lobby of a police station in Waukesha to rest their feet & take a nap….but ended up banging all over the place?
We served up some of the more interesting answers to a recent survey on Reddit that asked people: "What has a zero percent chance of happening in the next 50 years?"
Also talked about a marathon runner who got DQ'd because one of his family members handed him a bottle of water during the race, and we talked about the recent story about Ric Flair at a pizza joint in #Florida.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a rich woman who tried to buy another woman's 'handle' on social media, a mom in Pennsylvania who got a DUI after she ran over her own child, a guy who broke into his ex-girlfriend's place & started smashing the place and eventually flushed her fish down the toilet, a cruise ship worker who went on a stabbing spree on his first day on the ship, a Canadian man who was killed by a steamroller, a teacher who didn't have Mountain Dew in her Mountain Dew bottle, Cold Stone Creamery is being accused of not having any pistachios in their pistachio ice cream, a candidate for President apparently had some of his brain eaten by a worm, and a guy who rented a Tesla and got charged for not refueling it.
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HUMP DAY!
Best day of the week, weather-wise. Gonna cool off the next few days & some rain is in the forecast.
We kicked things off by talking to Shaw about the Angel Reese snafu earlier this week, the name change for the Boy Scouts, and also recapped the NBA & NHL playoff action from last night.
Plus, the reporter who had a bizarre exchange with Caitlyn Clark after she got drafted by the Indiana Fever is NOT going to be covering her games this season.
Let you know what's on TV tonight, and talked about some of the fallout from the "Roast of Tom Brady". In case you missed it, Netflix has edited out the booing of Kim Kardashian.
Had another reminder of the importance of learning CPR, thanks to a couple of high-school students near Detroit.
Doc texted in wondering about the Putin/Super Bowl ring comment from the Tom Brady roast, and we discussed a new sport that's picking up in popularity.
Today is "National Have a Coke Day" and "No Socks Day", and it's also Wednesday, which means we played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws". Shaw didn't get the movie quote, so $10 of Brian's morning-show money went to the Rock Foundation.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stabbed himself at a car dealership, another guy who assaulted his ex-girlfriend with a pink dildo, a missing trucker who was found dead in the back of his own truck, a guy who trapped his ex-girlfriend in a crawlspace at his house, a very sneaky jewel thief, the new Swiss Army "knives", a #FloridaMan who keyed his name on the hood of a cop car, a man who was in a car accident and then came into contact with a bear before dying, and a guy who had a botched surgery.
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What a wild day! The sky this morning was crazy-looking!
Talked about the weather in our area to start the show, and we talked about some of the flooding in Brazil & TX.
Recapped last night's NHL & NBA playoff action, and heard about the jockey from the Kentucky Derby that might be in a bit of trouble!
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and what's on TV tonight, which led Brian to go down a rabbit hole about Paris Hilton & these boot camps that abduct children.
In case you were unaware, today is "National Teacher Appreciation Day", and we talked about some of the teachers that influenced us when we were in school.
Had a couple of uplifting stories about a WWII Veteran who finally got his diploma, and a couple who won a brand new truck, but donated it to a kid who needed it more than they did.
There was a few interesting food stories this morning, including people eating lemons WHOLE, a woman who likes pickles in her Dr. Pepper, and a guy who thinks he figured out the best way to cut a sandwich.
Did you hear about Snoop Dogg??? He is apparently going to be sponsoring the Arizona Bowl this year.
And unless you live under a rock, you've seen the memes & videos about a man vs. a bear in the woods. We discussed it on the show this morning.
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show about the current state of the Brewers.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the most boring video of all time, a wrongful traffic stop in #Florida, a woman who was stealing from stores by using the self-checkout lanes, an alligator that was causing an issue at a Starbucks, a hippo that devoured a boat, a zebra that was finally captured after being on the loose for a week, a bunch of dogs that got painted up like pandas, and a guy who didn't poop for three months.
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Welcome to Monday!
I know that I'm wiped out after a weekend filled with live music & beers. Gonna quick mow the lawn this afternoon and take a much-needed nap!
We recapped our weekends and also recapped the live roast of Tom Brady that aired on Netflix last night.
Talked about the incredible video of a stormchaser who saved a family after their home was destroyed by a tornado.
Talked a bit about the Patrick Beverly situation, and we hooked you up with the Monday Morning Throwback.
Did you know that watching sports is good for your mental health???
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of people who overdosed in a man-made cave, a stolen forklift, a guy who jumped in front a priest during his live-streamed sermon & attempted to shoot him with a gun, a furry convention that went off the rails, a Tesla that updated it's software while woman was in the drive-thru at at Chik-Fil-A, a woman who is messing with guys who send her unsolicited dick pics, and a parent who tried to prank a school by wearing a bigfoot costume.
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And just like that, the week is over!
Started the morning with news about the city buying a bunch of diesel buses, and we recapped the NHL & NBA playoff action last night, including the odd exchange between Patrick Beverly & a Pacer fan.
Also looked at a drinking game for the Roast of Tom Brady this Sunday on Netflix.
Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and Jean is going to attempt to bet on the Kentucky Derby for the first time ever.
Speaking of the Kentucky Derby, Brian wants to bring the "Running of the Porta-Potties" to Oktoberfest!
Have you seen the video of the giraffe chiro? People on the internet are loving it. And remember earlier this week when we talked about the swarm of bees that delayed the Diamondbacks/Dodgers game? The bee guy is now getting his own Topps trading card!
Today is "National Paranormal Day" and we talked about the paranormal stuff that we do & do not believe in.
Had an update on the new waterslide being constructed in the Dells, and we talked racing with Doc.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a surge in unemployment, an increase in IRS audits, a guy who got arrested for stealing diapers from a dollar store, a county in TN that has a horrible record for EMS response time, an Iowa man who got arrested for road rage, an interesting side effect of Ozempic, a nudist cruise is set to launch, a cop that was assaulted by a cheeseburger, a guy who was stabbing himself, and another Iowa man who turned himself in to the police…but forgot to take the drugs out of his car.
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One more day of work left!
Started the morning with the tragic news out of Mount Horeb, WI.
Also recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and discussed the suspensions handed down by MLB after the Brewers/Rays dust-up on Tuesday night.
Laughed at the video of Ryan Gosling & Mikey Day reprising their SNL "Beavis & Butthead" roles on the red carpet for Gosling's new movie, "The Fall Guy".
And Brian recalled a story about Creed getting their gear stolen when they played his hometown many years ago before they hit the big time.
Had a incredible story about a 9 year-old in Oklahoma that ran a mile in the dark to save his parents' lives after a tornado threw their truck into a tree & severly injured the parents. The family has a GoFundMe page set up to help with their mounting medical bills.
Couple of food related items this morning, including a new flavor from Jif, and a pickle-flavored wine spritzer is now available for preorder!
Today is "World Password Day", so we looked at how long it would take a hacker to get your password based on how many numbers, letters, & symbols you've got.
Did you see the video of the bear at the zoo that ate the ducklings right in front of a bunch of kids that were celebrating a birthday? Scarred for life!
We also talked about the guy who was thrown out of the Mets game after eating 9 hot dogs & drinking 10 beers.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a granny in New Mexico who shot an intruder, a pizza delivery kid who almost got shot for parking in the wrong spot, a fire at a peanut butter manufacturing plant, a woman in West Virginia who stole a truck to hunt pedos, a man who threw fried chicken at his sister because he was hangry, a guy who got a dental implant screwed into his brain, a priest who spend a bunch of the church's money on Candy Crush, and a story about a face-eater that will haunt you.
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HUMP DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
After spending several hours mowing yesterday, we're all pretty sore & tired. But with the rain later this week, it was a must to get that lawn taken care of.
We started you off with a recap of last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and we talked about the "brawl" that broke out during yesterday's Brewers game.
Let you know what's on TV tonight, and we talked about Sammy Hagar getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Had an uplifting story about a cop in Canada who anonymously donated a kidney, then became close friends with the woman who received the kidney. And a story about a heroic 8th grader in Wisconsin who saved a bus driver after she had passed out.
What's the #1 thing you want when you go on vacation? A recent survey says that 70% of people want fast wi-fi more than anything else.
Have you heard about the Cheeseball guy? I'm calling shenanigans. That's not a full jug of cheeseballs. More like half a jug.
Eric was able to correctly guess that Shaw wouldn't know what movie today's quote came from with "You're Killin' Me, Shaws"(it was 'Friday the 13th: Part 2')
We had a lot of bee stories this morning, including the start of "No Mow May", and a bee swarm that delayed last night's Dodgers/Diamondbacks game.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who went on a first date with a woman and she ended up shooting at him, a couple that found about 60,000 bees in the walls of their home, a guy who was trying to smuggle snakes in his pants, a ATM thief who was caught at a casino, a man who killed his grandmother because he thought she was the devil, an emergency slide from a plane ended up in an ironic place, and a couple of lions decided to bang on top of a safari truck.
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Final day of the month, and we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the month of May!
We recapped last night's NHL & NBA playoffs, and we talked about the umps screwing the Brewers again!
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we took a long, hard look at Olivia O'Brien, who went viral during this past weekend's Laker game.
Ahem.
Had a wonderful story about a mama bear that saved her cub from drowning after it fell into a river, and another great story about a teacher that recently joined a very exclusive club.
We talked to Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports show about whether or not Giannis will be back with the Bucks next season, and got an update on his living situation now that his girlfriend has moved in with him.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the amount of women's restrooms in Amsterdam, a guy in Michigan driving around with a tree stuck to his car, a woman who inhaled a screw, a man & his daughter got attacked and stung by hundreds of bees in Vegas, a guy who was putting his genitals in the food at the restaurant he used to work at, a guy's emotional support alligator has gone missing, a moron tried to harass a bison, and another story about someone throwing pasta during a road rage incident.
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Monday again, but Shaw is back from vacation!
He told us all about his time in South Carolina, and we all recapped our various activities from the weekend.
We obviously talked about the severe weather & tornados in Iowa, Nebraska, & Oklahoma, including a guy who probably survived a tornado because he was out buying hot dogs.
Discussed the NBA & NHL Playoffs, and the NFL allowing players to wear the guardian caps during the regular season.
Had a new "Karen of the Day" that was upset about the length of someone else's skirt.
Today's "Monday Morning Throwback" was from 2013 and informed us all about Tan Mom.
Great video from yesterday's Predators/Canucks game.
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The weekend has arrived and there's LOTS to do!
Talked about the school bus crash by Eau Claire yesterday, and Shamrock! The lime green puppy that's going viral.
We recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and we talked a bit about the NFL Draft.
Let you know what's on TV this weekend, what's new in theaters this weekend, and what new music is out today!
Had a great story about a couple of heroic barbers that saved a kid from running into traffic, and a cat that went missing and was eventually found in an Amazon facility.
Today is "National Pretzel Day", in case you were unaware…so enjoy a salty pretzel with some hot cheese sauce.
According to a new survey, people are basically split down the middle when it comes to washing new clothes before wearing them.
Talked about the alligator that wandered onto the golf course at the Zurich Classic, and Tom Brady allegedly half-assed a bunch of autographs that people paid a lot of money for.
Some food news this morning, including a Sour Patch Kids/Oreo collaboration, and Panera is looking for a Ranch expert to be their new "Ranch Hand".
Be on the lookout for the possibly severe storms this weekend in the area. Could be pretty rough the next few days. Also, if you're looking to visit Chicago & see the rat hole, you're gonna have to wait until they figur out what to do with the sidewalk now that they removed it.
Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who stole a bunch of money from a youth football team & spent it on OnlyFans, using pee to fertilize your plants, and a guy who kept his dead mother's ashes in his car and had it stolen.
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Final day of the nice weather with a bunch of rain expected this weekend.
We started you off with the Thursday Song from our buddy, Adam Palm…and we talked about Joe Gow fighting for his job at UWL.
And if you fly a lot, you're going to enjoy this news about airlines having to refund money over canceled flights.
Discussed a list of bad habits that can be aging you faster than normal, and we also talked about brushing your teeth with hot water.
Recapped last night's NBA & NHL playoff action, and Reggie Bush getting his Heisman trophy back!
Funny story about a couple in MN that fell in love when he delivered fried pickles to her house as a GrubHub delivery driver.
Cicadas are coming and they're apparently so loud that some people in the south are already calling 9-1-1 with noise complaints. And did you know they're edible???
No thanks.
We also had a story about a high school prom in New Mexico that featured a drag performance.
Nascar driver Erik Jones is going to miss some races after he suffered a broken back last week at Talladega.
Jean ate a REALLY smelly banana this morning in the studio & Brian could not stop talking about it. Plus, the cost of chocolate may be on the rise, someone shot a dolphin, and Trump is coming back to WI next Wednesday.
Yesterday, the WIAA voted to deny a constitutional ammendment that would have allowed high school student-athletes to profit off their NIL.
Did you see this MMA fighter in Russia that kicked a ring-girl in the ass? Needless to say, it didn't end well for him.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a road rage incident that involved spaghetti, french fries bread in Tokyo, and Crackhead Barney.
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HUMP DAY!!!!!!
We're halfway through our week without Shaw and so far, so good.
We started you off with the Wednesday song & played "You're Killin' Me, Jeans" for some of Brian's morning-show money. It was from "Knocked Up", and she TOTALLY knew it!
Also talked about the MN Senator who was arrested for burglary, the potential TikTok ban, and the bird flu being found in pasteurized milk.
NBA & NHL playoff results from last night's games, and a cool story about a Girl Scout in PA that collected over 150 prom dresses WITH shoes for other girls in her community!
Had some horrible news about a drunk woman in Michigan who allegedly drove drunk & crashed into a young child's birthday party, killing several children.
Brian refused to play a request for Falling In Reverse's cover of "Last Resort", and several people seemed to appreciate his decision.
In case you missed it, they National Weather Service added magenta to the heat risk index.
Did you see the video of the guy who took a punch from one of Nikola Jokic's brothers at the recent Nuggets/Lakers playoff game? Crazy stuff!
We also talked about the recent US Justice Department settlement for the Larry Nassar victims, and Brian raved about this new flame-throwing robot dog named "The Thermonator"
Plus, a list of everyday irritations!
You've probably heard of the beer mile...but have you heard about the WINE MARATHON????
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former school officer who killed his ex-wife and his teen girlfriend before abducting his son, a beer truck that crashed, and a man with a giant penis.
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Day two without Shaw!
We started you off with news about some ground beef that may contain E.coli, a man who set himself on fire near the Donald Trump trial, and a comedian who had a woman kicked out of his show because she was breastfeeding her child.
Talked about the NBA & NHL playoffs, and a scary scene during the Brewers batting practice yesterday where a pitcher took a line drive off the neck.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday & talked about the upcoming roast of Tom Brady on Netflix.
Did you see the video of the car on fire on I-94 from last week? Crazy scene, but the guy in the car survived thanks to some incredibly brave good Samaritans.
If you've never watched ANY of the Star Wars films or TV shows, you could get a job making $1,000 to watch all nine films in the Skywalker Saga.
Apparently, there's a new trend that has people washing their shredded cheese. Weird.
Doctors in Australia are asking snake bite victims to NOT bring the snake into the Emergency Room when they come to the hospital.
We got Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show on the phone to talk about all things Wisconsin sports, including the Bucks, the Brewers, the Badgers, and the upcoming NIL vote here in Wisconsin.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a guy in Colorado who tried to trade drugs for food in the drive-thru at a Burger King, and a #FloridaMan who tried to drink a couple of cold ones before being arrested by police.
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Monday again and Shaw's out this week on vacation!
Hope he has fun in South Carolina. We talked about this weekend's NHL & NBA playoffs, and we discussed this year's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees.
Brian talked about his bird feeder again and tried to figure out what kind of birds were frequenting his backyard.
We had a great story about a cat in MN that was living in a car with 46 other cats a few years ago, but is now a model for Target's kitty litter!
In case you were unaware, today is Earth Day, and we gave you a short list of easy things you can do to help make the world a better place. We also talked about the most environmentally-conscious states in the US, and a futuristic way to help conserve water in hotels.
This week's "Monday Morning Throwback" was from 2015 when Brian took a Citizen's Police Academy course with the La Crosse Police Department.
And did you see this door that a guy found in his basement? The internet is a bit divided about whether or not he should open it.
We talked about the Colorado Rockies charter flight that's being investigated by the FAA, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an elementary school student who got assaulted by another student with a metal Stanley mug, a study on the kind of people who like cars with loud mufflers, a granny who helped her granddaughter beat up another student at school, and a #FloridaCouple who tried to tape a couple of scratch-tickets together to claim a million dollar prize.
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The weekend has finally arrived!
Shaw's going on vacation next week, so we talked a bit about that this morning, and we also talked about all the transfer portal movement with the Badgers this offseason.
Let you know what's new in theaters this weekend and what'll be on TV.
And had a great story about the importance of learning CPR.
Tomorrow is 4/20, so we looked at some of the deals that will be out there if you celebrate.
Also, a fantastic story about Byron Buxton of the Twins making things right with a fan in Baltimore.
Shaw mentioned that the WIAA is voting next week to possibly allow NIL deals in high school athletics, and he shared the news that the original Star Trek Enterprise from the TV show is back in the proper hands.
Doc joined us to talk about racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about two planes that almost ran into each other on the runway, a guy who had a drink at 120 bars in 24 hours, a kid in kindergarten who had baggies of cocaine in his backpack, a kid in Massachusetts that got stuck in the chimney of his house, a #FloridaMan who shot & killed his wife and then chased the ambulance she was in on the way to the hospital, a bunch of morons who were taking selfies with bear cubs, the person with the longest Covid infection died, Tim Horton's gave away a free boat to EVERYONE on accident, a woman who got busted with 56lbs of weed in an airport, and a guy killed his friend while noodling to protect himself from being sacrificed to Bigfoot.
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It's just another thirsty Thursday….
Started things off with the Thursday Song and Brian talked about watching "Suicide Kings" last night.
Discussed the results of the NBA Play-In tourney games from Wednesday night, and also talked about Caitlin Clark's introductory press conference.
Had a cool story about a teddy bear drive in Nashville for abused children.
In case you were unaware, today is "National High Five Day" and "National Pizza Cake Day".
Talked about the weird shit that people left in Ubers last year.
A couple of legendary broadcasters announced their retirements this week, including John Sterling of the Yankees and Jack Edwards of the Bruins. Meanwhile, Bill Belichick will be joining Pat McAfee for the NFL Draft.
Apparently, American University has a new course on the economics of Taylor Swift. And if you thought that the Vikings were going plant-based this season, you got duped, bro.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about arrests being made in a major gold heist case, an 8 year-old that was driving his mother's car the wrong way with her in the backseat, a drunk boat captain that fell off the ship, thousands of bees got into a couple's walls, a woman who called the cops because she had some bad meth, a woman who tried to use her dead uncle to take money out of the bank, and a woman who got duped by a fake Aaron Rodgers profile.
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Today got totally flipped after Brian found out that Dole's website has a recipe for a banana peel BLT sandwich.
For real.
It's "National Banana Day", so that's where the conversation started…but once he found out about this whole sammich thing, he was out on bananas.
Talked about last night's NBA play-in tourney and the Kwik Trip/Brewers collaboration this season.
And speaking of the Brew Crew, they've got a theme night coming up where they'll be giving away Bronze Fonzie Bobbleheads!
We discussed some energy-boosting foods you should eat if you're slumping later this afternoon, and congrats to Journey on the sustained success of their "Greatest Hits" album!
Had a story about a guy in Cleveland who saved a kid from getting beaned by a hockey puck, and we played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" for $20 of Brian's morning-show money.
Jill from Galesville guessed correctly(it was from "The Godfather") and she scored his twenty bucks.
Did you hear about the billionaire owner of the Clippers picking up the entire concessions tab for their final home-game against the Rockets a few nights ago?
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a horrific incident in Chicago where a woman cut another woman's baby out of her womb, a woman in MN who had over 120 cats in her house, a student who got suspended for bringing corn chips to school, an outbreak on a new cruise ship, a fake priest who was robbing churches, an elephant on the loose in Montana, a couple of drunk vultures, and a guy who used a live snake to try & rob a store.
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And here comes the weather.
After a few days of really nice weather, we've got some strong storms & rain coming through the next few days.
We talked about last night's WNBA draft & the NBA setting attendance records this season. And we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, more info on the whole Billy Joel/CBS debacle.
Had a cool story about some Girl Scouts in TN who used the money from their cookie sales to buy some microchip scanners to help reunite lost pets with their owners.
Did you hear about the Kickstarter campaign for a paintball-shooting doorbell camera? Apparently, it'll also fire tear gas canisters!
Hopefully, there's some truth to this story about the Justice Department filing an anti-trust lawsuit against Ticketmaster & Live Nation!
And in case you missed it, JuJu Smith Schuster "accidentally" posted a picture of his wiener on SnapChat over the weekend.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a funeral home in Colorado that wasn't handling the dead properly AND stole a bunch of PPE loan money, a guy riding a motorcycle at 100+ mph while standing on the seat, OJ's infamous Bronco is for sale, a #Florida firefighter who got arrested and tried the "don't you know who I am?" routine, a woman in Arizona that was poisoning her husband's coffee, another #FloridaMan who killed his roommate after arguing over a dollar, another roommate argument that led to an assault with some pizza dough, a guy in Canada who is being harassed by dozens of pizza deliveries, and a drunk guy who REALLY wanted six pumpkin donuts.
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Final day of the really nice weather before some showers & severe storms move into the area and we had a MAJOR announcement this morning thanks to Jesse James Dupree of Jackyl!
If you haven't heard, the Big River Rally is happening this August in La Crosse with rides, vendors, motorcycles, stunt bike shows, music, food, drinks & more!
Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 6am.
We also talked about the Bucks sliding into the playoffs after losing eight of their final eleven games of the regular season.
In case you missed it, the Golden Bachelor & his TV wife only lasted three months. But, good news….there's a chonky boi named "Thicken Nugget" who's losing weight in the pool.
Today's Tax Day, and we gave you some info on some of the deals you can take advantage of.
Discussed the new Nike outfits for female athletes at the Paris Olympics, and we hooked you up with the Monday Morning Throwback.
Also, mad props to Boban! Man of the people!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man who stabbed his mother to death after fighting over the TV remote, a bunch of people without tickets were able to get on a recent Delta flight, a woman is suing Tesla after her toddler was able to turn the vehicle on & ran her over, a #FloridaMan who got busted filming videos of himself doing 199mph on a highway, a guy in Canada who crashed his car after reaching for some fried chicken in the backseat & losing control of his vehicle, an airline passenger who claims they were duped into tipping a baggage checker, a mom in Texas who left her kids at home while she went on a cruise, an acupuncturist who stuck the needles into a client & then went home & took a nap, and a kid who got an octopus for his birthday & ended up with more than he bargained for.
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Ah…Friday! And a beautiful one at that. Looks like it's going to be really nice this weekend, so get outta the house & do something outside.
We started you off with the Friday Song and let you know what's going to be on TV & in theaters this weekend in case you prefer staying inside when it's absolutely gorgeous outside.
We talked about Rashee Rice turning himself in and updated you on the Shohei Ohtani story.
A cool story about a father in Philly who's been installing special signs around the city to alert people that there are autistic children in the area.
It's "National Grilled Cheese Sandwich" day, and if you're going to enjoy one for dinner tonight, maybe go for a Fart Walk afterwards.
Yup…fart walks are a thing now.
Brian drooled all over himself talking about the possibility of Tom Brady returning to the NFL to play quarterback.
Doc joined us to talk racing, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about cousins in TN getting married, people are made because nuns are eating chips in a commercial, a #FloridaWoman who was driving drunk on three tires, a bunch of stolen Legos, a bakery owner that lost the diamond from her ring in the dough for their cookies, a look at how much money Americans pay in taxes in their lifetime, a library that gave out phony eclipse glasses, an 85 year-old grandma who shot & killed a man who broke into her house, an a Canadian woman who left behind some DNA at a robbery.
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One more day until the weekend!
We started you off with the Thursday song this morning. Talked about Shohei Ohtani's interpreter getting ready to plead guilty, and Shaw shared some cool info about an organ donation awareness campaign happening at hospitals around the country.
We had two excellent & uplifting stories this morning - one about a senior dog rescue center holding a "Geezer Gala" for the pooches…and another story about a retired teacher who recently reunited with about 100 of his former students to watch the eclipse.
In case you were unaware, today is "National Pet Day", and it's also "National Poutine Day"!
The Arizona Coyotes might be moving to Utah next season, and the Chiefs-A-Holic guy is BIG TIME guilty.
Found out that more people rely on Google than they rely on their traditional education, and we gave you a tip on dealing with anger management.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who can't drive his own car anymore, a mom who killed her partner because of the eclipse, a skier in Colorado who died trying to perform a trick, a drone search for a lost dog in Russia, another online "challenge" has people almost losing their toes, a bunch of light poles got stolen, a guy who had two of his fingers amputated, and the Mexican eclipse that just HAS to be seen!
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Hump Day is here to rock you like a hurricane!
Just kidding. It's like 70° today!
We started you off with Brian bitching about his stupid Red Sox & their celebration for the 20th anniversary of the 2004 MLB World Series championship yesterday before their home opener.
Also talked about Giannis' calf injury from the game against the Celtics last night.
Today is "National Hug Your Dog Day", but all Brian was focused on was finding a new body lotion that isn't too greasy, is affordable, and comes in a squeeze bottle rather than a pump-style.
Apparently, there's a new Scrabble game for people who are intimidated by the original.
Played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning for a shot at $10 of Brian's morning-show money, and Dave from La Crescent did NOT win.
Did you hear about Joey Gase, the Xfinity driver? He's got a new sponsor thanks to his actions at the Richmond race a few weeks ago.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the Delta flight during the eclipse, a guy in NY who drove off a cliff, a naked man who got arrested for banging on someone's front door, a naked woman who chased a guy out of the woods with an axe, a naked #FloridaMan who decided to hop into a trash can, a guy who hung his own art on the walls of the museum that he works at, a dude in Spain that cut his father's head off & threw it at a bunch of cars, and a man who had sex with a woman's car for YEARS!
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Did you survive the eclipse?
Are you sick of the phrase "path of totality"?????
We recapped the solar eclipse this morning, including the mouth-breather on "The View" who tried to blame the eclipse on climate change.
Yeah.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about UConn's dominant performance against Purdue in the men's NCAA Championship game.
Had a wonderful update on Fiona the dog who spent 11 of her 13 years in a shelter in Alabama before getting shipped to Wisconsin to find her fur-ever home.
Also asked the hypothetical question, "If your non-dominant hand got replaced by a robotic hand, what GADGET would you include?"
Did you hear about the Kenosha Kingfish celebrating "Home Alone Night" on Saturday, July 6th???
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a kid who swallowed a quarter that did NOT go to his stomach, a man who was upset about his financial situation so he fired a bunch of gunshots into the wall of his apartment, an 8-foot gator that ended up in a #FloridaWoman's kitchen, a woman who checked out of a hotel & went on a shooting spree because of the eclipse, a woman who got a speeding ticket while her vehicle was being towed, a psycho in Wyoming who tortured a wolf in a bar before killing it, and a guy who faked his own death to get out of paying child support.
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Welcome back, Jean!
She returned from vacation today & gave us an update on how things went in Alabama.
We obviously talked about the eclipse a LOT this morning, including the expected increase in car crashes, and about 7% of people don't want to watch it at all.
Another big topic this morning was the death of Firehouse frontman CJ Snare.
Brian's recap of the Firehouse & Bret Michaels show at Ho-Chunk in BRF was our Monday Morning Throwback today.
Had a very nice story about a retired teacher who donated $1 million to her school district, and a hilarious clip of Charles Barkley getting pranked during the Final Four coverage.
Now that someone has won the massive Powerball jackpot, Shaw broke down the taxes to see how much that person is ACTUALLY going to end up with.
We talked about the Dodger fans who caught Shohei Ohtani's first homerun ball in an LA uniform that claim they were pressured to give it up in exchange for very little.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mother & daughter who were traveling the country giving illegal butt injections, the world's most recent oldest man, a guy who ran from one side of Africa to the other, a guy who stole a baseball team's swear jar, a Southwest flight that lost part of it's engine, a dangerous new trend on Tik Tok involving fireballs, a guy who was in the middle of his vasectomy when the earthquake hit the East Coast last week, a guy who claims the hotel staff used his toothbrush to clean his bathroom, and a guy who showed up for court naked.
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It's finally Friday and I'm starting to feel like a human again. Thank Lucifer!
Started the day off with a heart-warming story about a stray dog found in Michigan that went missing from California a year ago!
Talked about what's on TV this weekend & in theaters. And speaking of TV, there's apparently a "Legally Blonde" show in the works.
Funny video of an elementary school principal chasing away a horny turkey named Mr. Tom. Also had another Karen melting down on a Spirit Airlines flight.
Are the Chiefs moving to Dallas? The Mayor of Dallas would like them to consider it!
And Brian might have a reason to get on a cruise ship after all. Princess Cruises are looking for a "casino tester" for their new $1 billion ship.
Did you hear that AJ Storr is looking for $1 million in the transfer portal? Is he worth that much?
Got to Doc's Racing Report, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman from Minnesota that was killed by an elephant, a toilet rat that bit a man, a Southwest flight that buzzed the tower, a Walmart rebate for anyone that bought produce over the last several years, the speed limit in the city of Boston, a fight at a bar at a Disney resort, and a porch pirate dressed up as a garbage bag!
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The weekend is almost here!
We started you off with the Thursday Song this morning. Also found out that there wasn't a winner for last night's Powerball Jackpot.
Today is "National Burrito Day", so we shared some of the deals that are available.
Talked about the upcoming "Happy Gilmore" sequel, and the new "Matrix" sequel that's in the works.
If you haven't seen the video of this hiker being rescued, you MUST watch it. And kudos to this bank teller who helped save an elderly woman from being scammed for $2 million!
What are some things you didn't know about women until you lived with one?
Talked a bit about the boom in concert ticket sales and the controversy surrounding the LSU women's basketball team's decision to stay in the locker room for the National Anthem.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some space junk crashing through a guy's roof, a 13 year-old kid who was driving a Lamborghini, a mother in Texas who had some really overdue library books, a guy who got assaulted with a Bible on Easter, a woman who's dying wish was to have the Grim Reaper show up at her funeral, Batman got arrested, a couple of idiots in #Florida who were trying to be prepared for the zombie apocalypse, a barber that got assaulted & robbed by an unhappy customer, and a guy who pulled a gun on the dude at Burger King because his meal was CHEAPER than he thought it should be.
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Hump Day!
Brian's under the weather, Jean is still on vacation, and we had a big show at the La Crosse Center last night.
Yesterday was also the WI primary, so we got to some of those results.
Had a story about a dog named "Hero" that truly lived up to that title when his owner got stuck in a muddy ditch for two days, and some officers in #Florida arrested a delivery driver who was a wanted felon, but were still able to finish his delivery.
Asked another hypothetical question this morning. A friend asks if they can borrow $10. You hand them a ten…they use it to buy Powerball tickets…and they hit the JACKPOT. How much do they owe you?
Played "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" this morning for $40 of Brian's Morning-Show money, and Shaw aced it this week with a clip from "Happy Gilmore".
Wild story during "The Friggin' Sports" about a soccer player who REALLY enjoyed a goal he recently scored.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car that crashed into a gym & people kept working out, a guy who hid drugs in his Easter eggs, inmates are suing for the ability to view the eclipse, a guy in Colorado who did some really nasty stuff with food at a grocery store, a guy who celebrated his divorce by firing his gun in the air, a few Americans who got stranded on an island after they didn't get back to their cruise ship on time, a guy who peed on the floor of a plane, and a guy who stole a Waffle House tattoo.
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It's show day!
We've got Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry & Catch Your Breath at the La Crosse Center tonight…hope to see you all there.
It's also the Wisconsin Primary today, so we started the morning discussing the local races, and we talked about last night's women's Elite 8 games.
It's also "National PB&J Day", so we talked about our favorite ways to make a peanut butter & jelly sammich, along with some suggestions on taking PB&J's to the next level.
Talked about the April Fool's prank they pulled on last night's episode of "Wheel Of Fortune", along with some of the other pranks that certain brands tried to pull yesterday.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and speaking of the women's tourney, did you hear about the three-point lines being uneven during the game on Sunday between NC State & Texas?
Had a couple of cool stories early this morning, including one about a horse that got spooked, ended up stuck in a river, but was rescued by emergency crews using a helicopter.
4/20 is right around the corner, and Snoop Dogg was recently on Tom Brady's "Let's Go" podcast, talking about the time he got the high AF with Willie Nelson.
Asked the question, "Who'd win in a fight? A 13 year-old? Or a 70 year-old?"
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about isolation in adults, a man who drove his car into a barrier outside an F.B.I. building, a flight from Honolulu to Alaska that was flooding with sink water, and another flight that had poop water from the toilet flooding the cabin, and ANOTHER plane that hit a couple that were just out for a walk, a #FloridaWoman who thought that shoplifting was a game, and a guy who stole another guy's identity for THIRTY years!
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Happy Birthday to us!
95.7 The Rock turns 26 years old today, and that is NOT an April Fool's prank!
Brian & Shaw started the morning by recapping their Easter weekends, including the NCAA Elite 8 action.
Since it's the first of the month, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in April, and we talked about the possibility of a "Home Improvement" reunion/reboot.
Cool story about a 105 year-old guy who is about to see his 13th solar eclipse!
Had a new "Karen of the Day" who insulted some police officers and then pissed her pants.
We got to the Monday Morning Throwback and discussed Justin Thomas' attempted chug at a recent Rangers game.
Speaking of food & drinks at sporting events, now that the MLB regular season is in full swing, we took a look at some of the more unique offerings at ballparks this year.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the crew members stuck on the ship that ran into the bridge in Baltimore, a nurse that allegedly gave excessive insulin to multiple diabetic patients, a produce vendor who tried to hire a hitman to kill a rival produce vendor, a #FloridaMan who was stabbing himself in the stomach and then got shot by police, the oldest Dairy Queen in Rochester is being sold, a Tesla that ran out of juice while trying to escape from police, and a massive saw blade that got loose & almost killed a guy.
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Welcome to Good Friday!!
We started things off this morning with a discussion about our upcoming Easter meals, and we recapped last night's NCAA Sweet 16 action.
Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and we talked about the line-up for the Bonus Bash at Rock Fest this July. Can't wait!
Had a cool story about a Pirates pitcher who's going to be making a $100 donation to the Gary Sinise Foundation for every strikeout he throws this season, and a nice story about a couple in California who thought a wolf had wandered onto their property, only to realize it was a husky named Balto that they're going to adopt!
We ran down some stats & info on Easter, including the best Easter candies, and we shared the news about David Portnoy from BarstoolSports.com raising a bunch of money for a slain NYPD officer.
Doc joined us this morning to talk racing and we DEFINITELY brought up the bootlegger cave they just discovered!
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about song lyrics getting dumber, a guy who did almost 3,000 lunges in an hour to break a world record, a couple of 10-year olds traded a gun for some weed at a school in #Florida, an update on the guy who stabbed his neighbor to death while wearing a "Scream" mask, a guy who drives for Google Street View ran from the cops, a guy who tried to help some firefighters battle a blaze with his garden hose, and a house in Hawaii that was built on the wrong property.
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Hello Thursday!
We started you off with the Thursday Song and talked a LOT of sports today.
It's MLB Opening Day, and Brian thinks it should be a National Holiday. Unfortunately, the Brew Crew will have to wait until tomorrow to start their season.
The Sweet 16 kicks of tonight, and yesterday, the NCAA president called for changes to legal gambling involving player prop bets.
We also talked about the possibility of Caitlin Clark playing in Ice Cube's BIG3 league.
Had a couple of nice stories just after 7am…one involving a dog named Daisy that got her head stuck in a tire, but was rescued by some firefighters..and another story about a guy in Oregon who is retired, but spends five days a week cleaning up & doing some landscaping around the high school his son attended.
Who'd you rather? 100% shot at $1 million??? Or a 75% chance to win $100 BILLION???
Remember the story from yesterday about the guy who got fired & stole a front loader from his job site & ran from the cops? Welp, we've got bodycam footage & audio of the incident today.
And today's "Friggin' Sports" story is a job opening for a wiener connoisseur.
During "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who called 911 repeatedly and threatened them with violence, a guy in Iowa who brought a gun to his kid's school & demanded to speak to the principal, Punxsutawney Phil is now a proud papa, Dollar Tree stores are raising their prices(again), a bunch of cannabis got returned to a weed shop owner, a guy wants a permit to hunt sasquatch, and 7-11 is apparently making hot dog-flavored water now?
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Hump Day is here and there's flurries in the forecast. Thankfully, it's supposed to be back in the 50's this weekend.
We started things out with updates on the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in Baltimore from yesterday, and we also found out that someone in New Jersey won the Mega Millions jackpot last night.
Talked a bit about the NFL's kickoff rule change that got approved at the owners' meetings this week, and we had another person who lost something in the trash & had to dig around in the garbage to find it.
The latest update on the Jontay Porter gambling story makes this guy look like a big-time moron if the allegations are true.
Shaw shared a touching story about dog named Fiona that has spent 11 of her 13 years in a shelter, and is now living in Wisconsin, looking for her fur-ever home! Made Brian tear up.
This week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws" was an absolute layup as we had not only mentioned the movie earlier in the show, but Rosie Perez in "White Man Can't Jump" is such a recognizable & iconic character!
Trying to freshen things up a bit with Tyler from upstairs in the studio this morning to talk about gambling on the Sweet 16 this weekend. Good to have a betting connoisseur on-air to talk shop.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a stoner event scheduled to take place on 4/20 that had to cancel, a guy who put the Scream costume on & stabbed his neighbor to death, a guy who tried to blow up his grandmother's car by putting combustible materials in her gas tank, the new Cadbury mascot is a trash panda this year, a guy in Australia who accidentally left his finace's wedding dress on the roof of his car & drove off without it, a criminal that ran from cops & bragged about how fast he was driving after they finally caught him, and a front-loader death match!
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Final day before Jean's vacation.
We started things off with the shocking video & tragic news of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore being run into by a shipping container boat & collapsing into the river.
Yesterday afternoon, Shohei held a press conference to address the situation with his former interpreter & the gambling allegations.
We let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday and we talked about the "Price is Right" having emergency sweatpants in case a contestant peed themselves on the show.
Have you seen the tractor kid asking all the questions at a recent farm show? The internet LOVES this kid. And we love this 106 year-old Veteran from Texas who just recently celebrated a birthday.
Both the Mega-Millions & Powerball jackpots are growing to historic sizes again!
And we discussed this list of the best comedy films of all time. Hard to argue with the films on the list, just where they rank.
Have you heard about the "Quad God"??? He's REALLY good at figure skating.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a landlord in Pennsylvania that set an apartment on fire because he thought the tenants ruined a washer & dryer, a 15 year-old that robbed a car dealership with underwear covering his face, a couple of sex toy companies are involved in a lawsuit over stolen plans, a guy in Utah who tried to use police lights on his truck to clear traffic, a guy in Australia who got dumped and just couldn't let it go, an impaired man who ran into an impaired driver sign, a woman who got attacked by a yak, and 4/20 is going to be a stoner eclipse this year!
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We had a great story about two friends who are attempting to set the Guinness World Record for longest journey by toy car. And they're doing it to raise money to end all kill shelters.
Amidst all the college basketball going on this weekend, the Shohei Ohtani story is also a massive deal right now in the sports world, and it looks like Brian's assumption that there's more to this story is coming true!
Did you know that today is "Talk Like William Shatner Day"???? It's his 93rd b-day, and he's not only a prolific actor, but also a musician.
In one of our three-ways this morning, Shaw mentioned a vehicle recall because of faulty airbags, and Brian went a bit wacky talking about how funny the airbag prank videos are!
We talked racing with Doc this morning, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the impact of the Oakland win yesterday the brackets at ESPN.com, a heroic British pilot who recently passed away, a pastor who was arrested for trying to have someone killed, a man in Texas who almost died due to an ingrown hair, an inept robbery attempt at a Dollar Tree store, a woman who lost her hand because of a hair-dryer, a woman attending a funeral in London by Zoom that treated the people on the other end of the call to an x-rated shower, and a reported witch in Iowa that started a porch fire.
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Thursday has arrived, and here comes the snow!
Supposed to start sometime after midnight with several inches expected in our area. We kicked things off with the Thursday Song and talked about the Powerball & Mega Millions jackpots both reaching closer & closer to record levels.
The Dodgers & Padres are opening the MLB season in Seoul, South Korea, but the big news this morning was that Shohei Ohtani's personal interpreter was apparently stealing a LOT of his money & gambling with it.
We played Maggie's F'ING song this morning, and she was VERY happy because she's going to see Ra with Soil, Flaw, & the Union Underground tomorrow night at the Q&Z Expo Center in Wausau. Have fun!
Had a great story about a roofing company that effed up by tearing the roof off the wrong house, but rather than go through the courts with lawsuits & wasted time, they replaced the roof with a brand new one!
Brian went on a rant about the new "Road House" movie that hits Amazon today, and Shaw had another story about a hot air balloon, this time from Rochester, MN!
Talked a lot about gambling this morning with the Powerball & Mega Millions jackpots & the Shohei Ohtani stuff…and apparently, gamblers have threatened Cleveland Cavaliers head coach, J.B. Bickerstaff.
Played a round of "Who'd You Rather?" this morning, and most people who responded to our question said they'd gladly take a 99% lifetime discount on taxes over anything else.
During "The Friggin' Sports", we talked about the upcoming Netflix series, "Receivers", and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music, we had stories about a guy who was too high to testify in court, a bison herd that got loose by a school, a fisherman who caught a MASSIVE paddlefish, a guy who was posing as a tow truck driver & stealing people's cars, a weed bust in Weed, Oregon…a teen who got busted with over 200 doses of fentanyl, a mover that stole a couple's "sex dominoes", and a recent survey about what age people start swearing.
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health negatively. Speaking of negativity, nerds are upset about the redesign of Rogue in the new "X-Men '97" series on Disney+.
Did you hear about the new traffic lights that are supposed to help the flow of traffic with all the autonomous vehicles on the road?
Shaw aced this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws", which was from the movie "I Love You, Man".
Sad news with a silver lining during "The Friggin' Sports" this morning as Philly QB, Jalen Hurts, is going to pay for the funeral costs for a high school football player from Texas.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a steer on the loose in Omaha, a woman in Boston who set fire to some diapers & pajamas, a couple in Georgia that got drunk & fell asleep on the beach while their kids were left unattended, a couple that had sex outside a Popeye's Chicken, a manager at a Chipotle that decided to masturbate on a bunch of customers, a woman in Australia that broke into a bakery and only stole baked goods, a guy in Alabama that intentionally rammed a road sign repeatedly, a father that called his son's school because he was getting too much homework, and a real estate agent that accidentally set fire to a property that she was trying to sell!
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able to continue with the Swimsuit Issue.
Had a couple of nice stories just after 7am this morning. One was a girl's favorite stuffed animal that ended up in the dump was found & returned to her, and a 98 year old Veteran in Oregon is still driving & delivering Meals on Wheels!
Had a list of things that are turning FIFTY this year, and talked about all the condoms that'll be available at this year's Paris Olympics.
Have you ever been to a show where the artist abruptly ended the concert? It happened recently at a John Mellencamp show in Toledo, Ohio.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and lol'd at a recent jersey swap in the NBA.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about eating an onion a day to keep the doctor away, the crazy gang violence in Haiti, a guy in Tennessee who got busted for drugs, a home invasion in Connecticut where the thieves were looking for a cat, a EMT who was groped by a drunk man, the Irish Navy, a guy who stole a truck & a tree trunk trimmer, and a dude who pulled a gun on some kids who ding-dong-ditched him.
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th yesterday being "Selection Sunday", we talked about the upcoming March Madness tournament and laughed at AJ Storr's attempt to pass himself the ball for a dunk during the Wisconsin/Illinois game.
Apparently, people are swooning on the internet about The Rock and Drew Barrymore.
Had a couple of nice stories about a 106 year-old woman who celebrated her birthday with a VIP trip to Disney World in Florida, and a dorm at Providence College in Rhode Island that raised a BUNCH of money for the overnight security guard so he could visit his family in Nigeria for the first time in over 10 years!
Found out about Voodoo Ranger's new pizza-flavored beer coming out in early April, and Chick-Fil-A testing out new pizzas at their test restaurant in Maryland.
During our final three-way this morning, Shaw had a story about some area students who are going to be competing in the State spelling bee, and Brian tried to show off his spelling skills but failed MISERABLY with the word "conscientious".
Did you see the George Costanza bobblehead that the Yankees are giving away this season?
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drove into the ocean to avoid being arrested, a guy who fell out of a hot air balloon & died, a woman who was trying to sell her baby for $500, a deer in Pennsylvania that had a plastic jug stuck on it's head, a guy who was playing some sweet air guitar, a bunch of expired bread that ended up on a dude's lawn, and a guy who worked at a grocery store that was whacking off on some of the food.
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Welcome to Friday!
Big weekend ahead with the World's Shortest Run/Walk on Saturday & St. Paddy's Day on Sunday…plus, it's Selection Sunday!
Shaw is back in the news room today & we talked about the plans for the bridge in Lansing, and since it's Bret Michaels' 61st birthday, we discussed his plans for touring in the next year or two.
The Badgers got a win in their first game of the Big Ten Tourney, and Aaron Rodgers responded to the claims that he thinks the Sandy Hook shooting was a government conspiracy.
Let you know what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, and Brian went on a VERY deep dive about the Leprechaun films.
Had a cool story about a company that's looking to break a world record for the most hair donated in 24 hours.
Jean is flying in a few weeks and Brian keeps trying to convince her to watch the "Last Week with John Oliver" video about Boeing…needless to say, she's not interested. But maybe the new upgrade from Frontier airlines might improve her mood.
Did you see the bees at the tennis match yesterday? Caused a nearly two-hour delay!
Hooked you up with some St. Paddy's Day stats & info, and Brian thinks he could replace Serj in System of a Down.
Doc popped into the studio this morning for this week's Racing Report, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some students taking magic mushrooms, a cop vs. a turkey, a bald eagle that got hit by a car, a ski bus in Colorado that got stuck in the snow, a brewery that got a bomb threat because of a drag show, Pornhub in Texas, and police in Canada are advising residents to leave the keys to their cars on the door of their house so thieves don't break in, and a drunk woman who didn't know the difference between suck & blow.
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No Shaw, no problem!
He was out today, but we held the fort down without the little guy.
Talked about the possible ban on Tik Tok and the sad news about the popular eagles that are trying to hatch a few eggs.
The Big Ten tourney has begun, and March Madness is right around the corner with Selection Sunday happening this weekend, and we shared the results of a recent survey that looked at how much time people plan on wasting on their brackets!
Had a great story about a dog that got adopted by a woman's neighbor after she passed away, who then trained the dog to be a therapy animal!
It's "National Pi Day", so we ran down a list of deals for Pi day at chain restaurants.
According to some experts, if you've got a sore throat, you should drink pickle juice!
Talked a bit about taxes, which are due in about a month…and a wild story during "The Friggin' Sports" about Aroldis Chapman.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in a Tigger costume that broke into a vape shop & stole about $500 worth of stuff, an email from QVC about handbags contained some very insensitive language, another #FloridaWoman is getting into some hot water because of her OnlyFans page, and a former dog groomer in #Florida is accused of abusing several animals in her care.
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t's coming out today! It's also "National Girl Scout Day" and "National Baked Scallops Day", so celebrate with some fresh seafood & a few Thin Mints!
Shared the news that 70's/80's pop singer Eric Carmen had passed away at the age of 74.
Also talked about NFL free agency which was like the Wild, Wild West yesterday with players moving all over the place.
Had a great story about a jogger in Hawaii that found a lost & injured dog on a recent run and was able to get the dog home & reunite it with it's owner!
Did you hear about the soccer coach who got fired after he head-butted a player on the opposing team??? CRAZY!
Not sure if you're aware, but some car companies are using apps & technology in your vehicle to gather data about your driving habits…and then selling it to insurance companies who can then raise your rates!
It's James Taylor's birthday, and Brian wondered aloud if James had any "bangers" when you see him in concert…turns out he probably doesn't.
And we talked about a new novelty item available at Carolina Hurricanes games.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new Peeps body spray(gross!), a teenager in Nebraska who was pulled over for driving 117mph in a 55mph zone because he wanted to go see his girlfriend, a bunch of TP got loose on a Los Angeles freeway the other day, a bunch of rats in a police station in Louisiana are eating all the evidence…including the drugs, a bunch of people on a Chilean plane were injured when it suddenly nose-dived, a new age requirement for strippers in #Florida, AirBnB is making renters eliminate cameras in their properties, a woman in Georgia that broke up with a guy had her house blown up, and a guy in England who got high & went on a rampage!
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A couple of beautiful days to start the week, beginning with today!
We went all the way back to 2011 for this week's "Monday Morning Throwback", and celebrated "311 Day" with some 311, of course!
Recapped the Oscars from last night, and talked about Caitlin Clark's incredible performance during the Big Ten Women's championship game against Nebraska.
Had a great story about a World War II vet who is going to be honored in France this June, and is also planning on getting married while there!
Did you know that you're more likely to die today because of the time change this weekend???? It's true!!!
And did you see the fight during the LSU/South Carolina game yesterday??? Crazy!
What's the most you'd ever pay for a bowl of soup? Is it less than $1,800? Cause if you've got an extra $1,893 laying around, you can get a bowl of it.
During the FRIGGIN' SPORTS, we talked about a high school basketball player who missed a game because a cheerleader knocked him out!
And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music" segment, we had stories about a house in the Twin Cities that was hit by 97 bullets in 45 seconds over the weekend while the family was gone, the state of California is talking about banning decaf coffee, some new(ish) technology getting installed in restaurants to help make sure employees are washing their hands properly, a subway surfer got severely injured, a plane's pilot AND co-pilot both fell asleep at the same time, a woman who took an Uber to a pharmacy to pick up a prescription but got assaulted by the driver, and a guy in Green Bay is named "Deez Nuts". For real.
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Hallelujah, it's Friday!
Started things off today with a recap of last night's State of the Union address, and talked about a Spanish bike race that started with 182 riders, but only finished with 52!
Let you know what's in theaters this weekend & what's on TV, and gave you a list of things you should ALSO do this weekend while you're changing your clocks.
Had a touching story about an active Military mom who graduated recently & got a very nice message from her son who is also active Military and couldn't be there in person.
In case you were unaware, today is not only "Be Nasty Day", but it's also "Retro Video Game Day", and "International Women's Day". And in honor of women everywhere, we took a look at a recent survey about where & when women get the most "me time".
Funny bit during sports about a fake Patrick Mahomes that fooled a bunch of people in a mall in KC.
Shaw told us about a cow that was born with two faces that's apparently still chugging along. Creepy!
Talked about a woman named Cole Brauer who sailed solo around the world, and got Doc's Racing Report.
During today's Bad News with Happy Music, we had stories about a Tesla truck that got stuck on a beach, a St. Louis museum that's trying to break a world record, a man in Baltimore that got stabbed with a can opener, a mom who died after getting a butt-lift from a phony doctor, a mail carrier in California that was attacked by a squatter, a deputy in Georgia that was almost a gator's dinner, a woman in Texas who intentionally tried to make her son's bully sick, a man in China that threw
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Welcome to Thursday!
Started you off with the Thursday Song from our good friend, Adam Palm.
After yesterday's discussion about giving Shaw a tagline, we got a whole bunch of suggestions and started workshopping them.
Got an update on the Iditarod guy who had to kill a moose in self defense after it got entangled with his dogs. He was penalized for improperly gutting the moose.
Interesting story about Kevin Bacon showing up at a Wisconsin family's house, and Jean shared some tips on dealing with this weekend's time change!
Brian talked again about the new Netflix series, "The Octopus Murders", and had a couple of cool stories about Jason Kelce, including the reason his ankles were taped at his retirement announcement, and a special soup can that will raise money for his charity!
Speaking of soup, we ran down a list of a couple of new food items that are coming out in the near future, as well. Including a new flavor of Ranch, a new grilled-cheese-&-tomato soup, and a meatless hot dog.
During the Friggin' Sports, we talked about the Chiefs fans that suffered hypothermia during the playoff game against the Dolphins and how some of them may need to have an amputation!!!!
And finally, during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in PA who got sentenced for abuse of a corpse, a guy in New Zealand who kept trying to cross the ocean in his bathtub, a Lamborghini that was stolen on a test drive, a dog in England that needed to be rescued but turned out to be a statue, a prisoner in Michigan who died after ingesting baggies of drugs, goose intestines & duck blood is apparently being smuggled into the country, jalapenos are less spicy, and they're trying to cancel the very famous photo from 1945 of the sailor kissing the woman after the war.
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HUMP DAY!!!!!
Started things off with a recap of yesterday's "Super Tuesday" results, including a bit of a Freudian slip by Jake Tapper, and Brian talked about the new Netflix series he started watching.
Cool news from the world of video games as MLB: The Show will have a "Women Pave the Way" player mode this year!
Ran down a list of what's going to be on TV tonight and looked at the NY Post's story about a possible curse on the very famous Oscar selfie from 2014.
Had a great story about an obese dog that was set to be euthanized, but was rescued by a vet student that got the dog back on track!
So many hilarious memes yesterday after FB & Insta went down! We threw out some birthdays & pop culture history this morning and tried to come up with a good tagline for Scott Robert Shaw.
Speaking of Shaw, he actually figured out the movie quote this week for "You're killin' me, Shaws" and our winner scored $40 of Brian's Morning-Show money!
We got on the phone with Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show as he's live at Brewer's Spring Training in Arizona & talked about the Brew Crew and the new MLB uniforms.
During "Bad News with Happy Music", we had an update about all the body parts that are being found in NYC, also had stories about a cop that was fired on his 2nd day on the job, a guy who found almost 80 cats in the walls of a home he was remodeling, a very special bird that has shut down the water fountains at the Bellagio in Vegas, some thieves who are stealing Venus flytraps, a Jersey man who dunked his head in a vat of pickles, a woman who was driving around for weeks with a rattlesnake in the backseat of her car, another woman who got high & took off all her clothes in a library, and a Russian man who got drunk & rode a horse home to try & impress his wife
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After some really crazy weather yesterday, we got back to normal today with some sun & a high in the mid-50's.
Jean went on a cleaning rampage yesterday in the building and had an interesting conversation with a co-worker about how she cleans her home.
Talked about Jason Kelce's retirement during sports, and we let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday!
Not only is it New Release Tuesday, but it's SUPER TUESDAY!!!! With a bunch of states holding their Presidential primaries today.
Also found out that it's "National Scott Day" and that the frozen stuff that fell from the sky yesterday is called graupel.
Had a great story about the importance of having your pets micro-chipped, and we joked about Miami Beach trying to "break-up" with the crazy college kids on Spring Break.
During our sports break at 7:25am, we discussed the Iditarod musher who had to kill & gut a moose after it got entangled with his dogs, and we talked about former NFL wide receiver, Braylon Edwards, saving a man in a YMCA locker room.
We discovered what "hurkle durkle" means, and during our birthday segment this morning, Jean revealed that she's obsessed with videos on TikTok where kids find out that the Bee Gees were white. Apparently, it's a "thing".
Talked about a German soccer fan that went onto the pitch & trashed a team after they lost 6-0.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man that stole a couple's car, naked bowling, a sex offender that was on the run from the cops & got killed by a train, a Taylor Swift fan that bought tickets to see T-Swift & ended up with a VERY obstructed view, a guy who tried to steal a self-driving taxi, a guy who allegedly got stung by a scorpion in a Vegas hotel room, a burglar who was arrested while sitting on the shitter, and a guy who got stuck in an airplane bathroom for 35 minutes before the captain of the flight was able to rescue him.
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Welcome to Monday.
After the absolutely FANTASTIC weather this weekend, today was a bit dreary & much cooler.
We talked about Caitlin Clark setting another record this weekend & congratulated Shaw on his son, Jack, getting engaged recently.
Had the fastest 40-yard-dash time EVER at this past weekend's NFL combine, and Brian enjoyed some outdoor beers & live music at Tumbled Rock in Baraboo.
Today is "National Hug a G.I. Day", and we had a great story about a grandmother who has saved her granddaughter's voicemails for the past fourteen years! Plus, a student pilot who just learned what to do when your engine dies...and had to use that knowledge just days later.
Talked about some reasons why you may be more susceptible to getting hacked, and during "The Friggin' Sports", we discussed Bob Melvin's National Anthem edict in San Francisco.
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some horses that got loose on a highway in Ohio, a Brinks truck driver who was robbed & also had his pants stolen, a couple of idiots broke into the LA Clippers new arena & filmed it all for TikTok, a bar fight involving Stephen Baldwin's daughter, a street pole in Canada that's surrounded by Legos, a Texas couple who got locked in an urgent care after the staff went home, a guy who swallowed a live octopus that got stuck in his esophagus, and a fundraising event at a school in Oklahoma that involved licking feet!!!
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What a week.
We wrapped it up with an overstuffed Friday morning.
Shaw returned after taking Thursday off & recapped his experience watching Caitlin Clark on Wednesday night vs. Minnesota…and speaking of the land of 10,000 lakes, today is "National Minnesota Day", and we hooked you up a list of interesting facts about the 32nd state in the Union.
Played the audio of Charles Barkley admitting that he's officially on Instagram, and the rest of the NBA on TNT crew giving him some advice. Also discussed one of Shaw's celebrity crushes, Liz Hurley, and her lesbian scene in a movie that's written & directed by HER SON!
Also discussed the Phillies deciding to do away with their "Dollar Dog Night" promotion and how it'll likely turn out when the fans show up for games.
During our "Good News" segment, we told you about a Veteran who just turned 103 years old, and some officers in Florida who were able to find & rescue a 5 year-old girl with autism who had wandered away from home & into a SWAMP!
Brian had a chance to talk about TB12, and he totally took it…and he also talked about another football player at this year's NFL combine who doesn't think space is real.
What?
We talked about what's on TV & in theaters this weekend, including a tangent about the Dune 2 popcorn buckets.
Had a great story about a dog that escaped a car crash and ran a mile to her doggy day care to get help.
Talked racing with Doc and during "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a set of leap year babies in NY that were born to the same couple, four years apart! Talked about some body parts that were found in a NY park, a teacher who thought it would be a good idea to host a sword fight in class, a man in Texas who drove his truck into a convenience store when they refused to serve him beer, a guy who may have had his wiener eaten by his dog, and a stripper who assaulted a customer by hitting him in the face with cash.
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No Shaw today…he went to the Iowa women's basketball game last night to see Caitlin Clark set another record.
We started things off with the Thursday song, and talked about the recent deaths of actor/comedian Richard Lewis & former WWE wrestler, Virgil. Also got an update from Wendy's on their supposed "surge pricing"
Played Gary's F'ING song this morning & he scored a $25 Downtown Mainstreet gift card thanks to Niki Paisley, your C21 affiliated realtor. Request your F'ING songs on our app or website!
We talked about the camping at Rock Fest being in short supply, and we shared a nice story about dog that was reunited with it's owner after going missing for five years!!!
There's apparently a large group of leap-day babies that have been going on cruises with other leap-day babies for the last few years.
We gave you a list of things to look forward to in the month of March, and Brian tried a new way to peel a tangerine.
Shared a list of Leap Day deals for some national chains, and we also got an update on the cause of that fight between Cam Newton & several other people at a youth football camp.
During "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who robbed a convenience store with a Hostess Cinnamon roll box, the Cheifs-A-Holic guy is guilty, and there was a very bizarre naked-lady brawl on the beach in LA.
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Welcome to Tuesday!
We obviously talked about yesterday's weather and discussed the Odysseus moon rover being tipped over on the moon, and a fantastic story about a treasure trove of unopened hockey cards!
During our early sports report, we talked about the recent injuries to college basketball players due to court storming and what the NCAA might do about it.
Let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday, and Brian went on a rant about putting sidewalks in the neighborhoods on the south side (he doesn't want it).
Our good news this morning was a bus driver in North Carolina that saved the lives of 28 kids when her bus caught on fire.
During a three-way with Shaw, we discussed the upcoming "surge pricing" changes coming to Wendy's, and got an update on Elijah Vue, the missing child in Wisconsin.
Shared the news that Ole Anderson, an original member of the Four Horsemen, passed away at age 81, and also asked the question, "Do you have an old person name"? after a mom recently went viral after her daughter told her that she had an old person name.
While running down a list of birthdays & dates in pop culture history, we found out that a UWL alum was in the movie "Some Kind Of Wonderful".
During the Friggin' Sports, we talked about a professional bowler that was arrested mid-game on charges of child pornography.
"Bad News with Happy Music" this morning consisted of stories about a handcuffed prisoner that managed to get away from the cops, a couple in Kentucky that got married in a convenience store bathroom, a guy who lost a winning Powerball ticket, a moron in India that jumped into a lion's den and got mauled to death, a Vegas dude who got popped for DUI and peed on an officer's leg, a wedding guest that fought basically the entire wedding party, and a singer in a metal band that was giving estrogen to another member of the band in an attempt to steal the guy's fiance.
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Welcome to Monday! The obvious news to start the week is the EXTREMELY warm weather we've got in the forecast for the next few days.
The other big news in our area this week is the condition of the bridge in Lansing.
Brian went off on the city for it's recent decision to start enforcing it's "sandwich board" law on local businesses.
Had a great story about a dog that went missing after an avalanche a year ago, but was recently seen on a trailcam!
Talked about the AT&T $5 credit for the outage last week, and we also talked about the viral Cam Newton fight video from this past weekend during the "Friggin' Sports".
Got to the Monday Morning Throwback, and we offered our condolences to the family of our 2023 Big Bikes kid, Emerson Small.
Tried to hook Jean up with some tips on how to do less laundry, but she wasn't having it.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about something called "eclipse tourism", a man who died in the hospital after going NINE DAYS without food, a drug bust at a place called 420 Liquors, what is "popcorn brain"???, and Oklahoma State Trooper that's been hit SIX times while on duty, a man who tried to buy a Porsche with a fake check, the inaugural #FloridaMan games, a guy who offered up a free subscription to his wife's OnlyFans account in exchange for concert tickets, a woman who got busted throwing Christmas trees, and a cop who got caught shoplifting while on duty.
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Hello, Friday!!!!
The weekend is finally here and even though the weather is cooling off the next few days, it's going to bounce back into the 50's and even 60's early next week.
We started the morning by recapping Thursday's cell outages & the moon landing, and we reminded everyone about our Brewers home-opener bus trips from Eau Claire & La Crosse!
Had a couple of uplifting stories just after 7am this morning. A horse in LA that fell into a sinkhole was rescued by over 50 firefighters, and a woman who dropped her wallet into the ocean found it washed up on a beach a year later!!!!
The Oscars are coming up on March 10th, and a company is looking to pay one lucky person $2,000 to watch all the films nominated for Best Picture and provide feedback.
Found out yesterday that the National Bobblehead Museum in Milwaukee is releasing some commemorative bobbleheads from the "Miracle On Ice".
Our major conversation from this morning was how do you write an uppercase "E"?
Talked a bit more about the disastrous MLB uniforms, and we got Doc's Racing Report.
Don't forget to add your racing smokers to his online calendar!
During today's Bad News with Happy Music, we had stories about yesterday's cell phone outage affecting 911, the world's oldest dog just got his title revoked, a former pastor that was busted shoplifting from Walmart, a priest in Spain who was selling black-market Viagra, a YouTuber named "Scam Sandwich" who is outing scammers on his channel by posing as a grandma, a guy in Canada who drove drunk to the police station, and a thief who left his own money behind at a recent robbery!
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Welcome to Thursday!
We started things off with the Thursday Song and we ran down a list of words that mean "drunk" in the English language.
Got some three-ways with Shaw and asked "Would you rather get paid daily"?
Had an inspiring story about a guy who is walking barefoot across the country to raise money & awareness for men's mental health. And we told you about the Cadbury Bunny contest!
Today is National Margarita Day, and Shaw once again shared his recipe for the best margs out there.
Last year, we found out about the Gathering of the Kyles, and today we discovered the Ryan Rodeo happening in Austin, TX this Saturday!
Talked a bit about Rock Fest, and we reminisced about the Franklin Mint & the Precious Moments figurines that might be worth some money now!
During the Friggin' Sports, we discussed the MLB's new uniforms being somewhat transparent, and during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the most expensive property in America, voters think that both Biden & Trump are too old to be President, an update on that severed leg that was found in the NYC subway, the Amazon driver in WI that was hit by a train while driving his delivery van, a woman who recently celebrated her 107th birthday, an outbreak of bed bugs in Vegas, Red Lobster making changes to it's "All-You-Can-Eat" shrimp promotion, a trio of German Shepherds who jumped into a stranger's car and refused to get out, and a guy who got caught with some drugs AND a rocket launcher!!!
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MASSIVE show today as we announced Act 1 in the Altra Rocks! Summer Concert Series at Copeland Park & Events Center.
Seether, Skillet, Fuel, 10 Years, and Keith Wallen on Saturday, May 4th!
We definitely talked about the incredible weather we've been experiencing recently, got an update on the shooting at the KC Chiefs Super Bowl parade, and talked about how many hours we spend in the kitchen every year.
Had a wonderful story about a cop that saved a child's life after a motorcycle traveling 100mph crashed into the vehicle the child was riding in.
We discussed our upcoming Opening Day bus trip to Am-Fam Field to see the Brewers & Twins on Tuesday, April 2nd, and Shaw was able to figure out this week's movie clip during "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", so Zach didn't win Brian's Morning-Show money!
During today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a candlelight vigil for a Hooters in West Virginia, high school kids who need permission slips to watch Disney movies in school, a guy who modified a toy car so that it can go 92mph, some criminals who stole over $600 worth of ice cream, the world's LARGEST snake has been found, a lawsuit concerning dating apps being addictive, a security company that had a major glitch, a clumsy bar dog in Scotland, and a guy in Canada who was catfishing dudes with a hole in a sheet.
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Started the morning talking about how nice the weather is & how warm it's going to get next week, which got Brian excited about starting on his yard projects for the spring.
We had an update on the shooting in Burnsville, the new maps in WI, and talked about the MN Wild score from last night's game.
Had some good news for people who struggle with food allergies, and there's a new conspiracy theory out there about the Walgreens fridges.
A couple of great stories from the world of baseball: one about a guy who made it back to the game after having his leg amputated a few years ago, and another guy who got hit EIGHT times during a double-header!
We talked about how much the average American thinks they'd earn if they got paid for all the chores they do every day, which led Shaw to tell us about a friend who's daughter is a "house manager".
During the "Friggin' Sports", we talked about the Australian jockey who almost missed the Olympics because he wore a Borat "mankini" during a costume contest.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music" segment, we had stories about a severed leg that was found in a NY subway, a Serbian plane that hit a bunch of landing lights, a cop in Georgia that was arresting people for DUI who weren't drunk, the World's tallest man met the World's shortest woman, a girl in a car wash who got a drink thrown at her, a doctor who ordered radiation on the wrong breast, a guy who flashed a gun at the grocery clerk in the 10 items or less lane, and a guy in a kilt that was going around an antique store & sticking random items up his ass &then putting them back on the shelves.
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No Shaw today, no problem!
We talked about the shooting in Burnsville, MN and Trump's sneakers, and we discussed the reasons why mattress sales happen on President's Day.
Had a great story about a bus driver in Kentucky that came to the rescue of a kid who needed some pajamas!
Got to the Monday Morning Throwback, and why is there always a bad wheel on most shopping carts?
Also, we hooked you up with info on our Brewer opening-day bus trips, and we talked about landlines making a comeback now that they're "retro".
Have you heard of Mr. Wilson on the Arkansas State softball team? He's a VERY good boy.
During "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who's suing Powerball & the D.C. lottery for posting the incorrect winning numbers online, a former cop in Maine who was selling drugs to kids in the parking lot of a high school, and a zoo in Nebraska that had to remove 70 coins from a gator's stomach because people keep throwing coins in his pond.
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Today is #NationalFridayFishFryDay, even though we do that EVERY Friday in WI.
We obviously talked about the sensational Caitlin Clark, who just set the NCAA Division 1 women's basketball scoring record.
The big topic this morning was whether or not you'd return $30,000 if you found it on a train. Brian, of course, would keep the money...but both Shaw & Jean say they'd turn it into the authorities.
Doc joined us to talk about this weekend's Daytona 500.
And during today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Illinois who showed up to his OWI class drunk, a #FloridaMan who stole some statues to try & impress his ex-gf, some fake alligators in Arizona that are causing people to call 911, a mom who assaulted her own kid after he called her a "Booger Face", another #FloridaMan who carjacked his own grandmother & then wrote her a 4-page apology letter, and a guy who got a few batteries stuck in his pee-hole.
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We kicked off the show today with the ORIGINAL version of The Thursday Song from our old pal, Skradie!
Of course, our top news story this morning was the shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade yesterday. We also met a listener from the UK named Keiran who wanted to hear some Iron Maiden!!!
Even with all the tragedy that happened yesterday, we were able to put a positive spin on the morning with a great story about a woman who just turned 109 years old, and a dog that was found with it's mouth zip-tied close that recently got adopted by the officer that rescued him.
Before the shooting at the parade yesterday, Travis Kelce may have been over-served and decided to perform a rousing rendition of Garth Brook's "Friends In Low Places".
Today was also #NationalWisconsinDay, so we shared some interesting facts about the Badger State, and we discussed Shaw's upcoming weekend getaway to Chicago that might be in jeopardy.
During the "Friggin' Sports", we talked about the first ever D1 scholarship for cornhole players, and in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Walgreens that was robbed repeatedly by employees, a hiker that killed a rabid coyote after it bit him, a lost, naked hiker that was rescued, an idiot that tried to rob an ATM in a jail lobby, a Dominos in Japan that had to apologize to it's customers after a former employee was wiping his boogers in the dough, a story about a NY man that tried to smuggle snakes into Canada, and a Delta flight that had to turn around because of maggots falling from the overhead compartment.
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It's Valentine's Day, but not everyone is celebrating. In fact, a bunch of people are joining the "Anti-Valentine's Day Movement".
We did have a cool story about a couple in MN who found a bunch of stuff in their bathroom wall while remodeling their home, including some love letters from 100 years ago!
We ran down some Valentine's Day stuff, like a new dating app just for people with good credit scores, and a warning about A.I. scammers on V-Day.
During a 3-way with Shaw, Brian talked about one of his very favorite videos on the internet. The "Alley Property Rhubarb" lady. He also talked about the new Netflix special, "Lover Stalker Killer".
Shaw was able to figure out the movie quote today for "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", even though our contestant would have used the money in a Spooky Spin!
And during the "Friggin' Sports", we talked about a fan podcast that made a suicide joke about a hockey player who is currently in the NHL/NHLPA Assistance Program.
During "Bad News with Happy Music", we had an update on the meth pastor, a story about a private plane that lost it's door mid-flight, a mom who let her 4-year old & 2-year old drive her car in a parking lot, a drug gang that's killing people in Cancun, a burned woman who is not dead yet, a woman who was gored by her bull which led to a lung cancer discovery, and a drunk "gangster" who puked pizza outside a Denny's.
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It's Galentine's Day! Celebrate with some mimosas & frittata.
We told you what's new on New Release Tuesday, and we had a great story about a dog that's been missing for FOUR YEARS only to be found 600 miles away, and another wonderful story about a cafe in Michigan that recently got a $10,000 tip from an anonymous customer.
We talked about what people are buying for Valentine's Day this year, and we discussed some of the things that Siri can do that you might be unaware of.
How much does Owen Wilson get paid for every "WOW" that he says in his films?
A very interesting look at Peter Schrager's Super Bowl predictions.
And during "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about how expensive it is to find love in 2024, a drunk #FloridaMan who abandoned his airboat in front of a sheriff's office, a waterpark that burned to the ground, how much money Jeff Bezos could be saving by selling stock, a convenience store clerk that fought back against an attacker with a knife, a former pastor who was selling meth in the church, and a lubed up guy in a library that slipped out of his cuffs.
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Jean was out, but Brian & Shaw recapped the Super Bowl, including the game, the commercials, the food prices, and the entertainment.
It was also #NationalPoopDay, so Brian discussed some stats about poop.
Had a heart-warming story about 90-year old twins who were reunited after 81 years apart. Talked about the 2024 nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Looked back at 2018 for today's Monday Morning Throwback. And during "Bad News with Happy Music", had stories about a Harry Potter wand being mistaken for a knife, a gang in Cuba that stole a BUNCH of chicken, a principal in LA that is on leave after trying to simulate a live-shooter drill at an elementary school, an officer in the UK who told a man to clean up his dog's urine, and a guy who was the richest man in the world for a couple of minutes before PayPal realized they'd made an accounting error.
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As we got ready for the BIG GAME on Sunday, we had a ton of Super Bowl stuff this week on the program.
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and on Monday's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Georgia man who fired a bunch of shots at "ninja-like" people, a weather-predicting groundhog in Kentucky died on Groundhog Day, and a man who got shot after trying to use a women's restroom.
There was a BUNCH of food-related stories on Tuesday, including the Peanut Butter kid from Iowa, a woman who suggested that you eat an entire orange(peel & all) to cure constipation, the "new" sriracha hitting shelves, and a dude that's eating raw chicken every day until he gets sick.
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy driving his Tesla while wearing the new Apple VisionPro headset, the state of New York apparently has too much weed, and a man who bit off a police officer's finger during an arrest!
Speaking of the Super Bowl, have you heard about the DoorDash giveaway??? It's pretty incredible if you ask me. We also discussed the gambling estimates going into the weekend, and about some of the ads you can expect to see on Sunday.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Nebraska changing it's tourism slogan even though it worked, a giant goldfish found in a lake in Australia, Taylor Swift's lawyers trying to stop a #Florida college student from posting her flight data online, and a CostCo shopper who returned a sofa after owning it for 3.5 years.
More Super Bowl stats & info on #NationalIowaDay, including our possible menus for the game, and a grocery shopping challenge between Jean & Scott Robert Shaw!
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories including an update about the OnlyFans mom from #Florida who was told she couldn't pick her kids up from school anymore, a drug dealer in Canada handed out his business cards with a small baggie of cocaine attached to try & drum up some business, and a party that got WAY outta hand while mom & dad were out of town!
Friday was #NationalPizzaDay, so we went over a few facts & stats about everyone's favorite meal, and we had Jimmy "The Mouth of the South" Hart in studio on Friday morning to talk about his appearances in La Crosse & Eau Claire this weekend.
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about strippers trying to get a 'Bill of Rights' in Seattle, a #FloridaMan who drove his truck into the ocean, and the top injuries we suffer during sex!
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A very WARM week in the Coulee Region! Most of the snow is gone, & now I've gotta pick up all this dog shit in my yard. Actually saw a few guys on crotch-rockets last weekend in downtown La Crosse. Still to sandy for that.
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and an incredible story about Arby's in Georgia paying off a ton of school lunch debt. We also discussed whether or not Taylor Swift would be able to make it to the Super Bowl after her concert overseas, and a clip of Richard Marx was going viral after somebody yelled out during one of his recent performances.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy opening up the emergency exit on a plane & walking on the wing, a skier who got stuck in a gondola overnight, and a woman in Pennsylvania who was a victim of pepperoni vandalism.
On Tuesday morning, we learned what it takes to have low emotional IQ, and tried to decide if we would be able to negotiate peace with aliens during an invasion.
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a strip club in Toronto that is offering free lap dances to any & all NHL All Stars that are in town for the weekend, a naked #FloridaWoman that went wild in a convenience store with a vegetable peeler, and a guy who took too many boner pills!
Hump day rolled around and we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the month of February, and had a great story about two families that swapped kidneys. Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", and we discussed some Taylor Swift Super Bowl prop bets that are out there.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wife who deliberately crashed her car into her husband's, a woman who ended up in the back of a garbage truck, and a Pizza Hut in Canada that had to close due to "unforseen circumcisions"
Thursday morning, Brian finally got a look at the back of his head after butchering his hair & decided to shave it all off again after trying to grow his hair out for the last month. And we asked Shaw how "middle-aged" he is.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about another idiot at Yellowstone who messed with a bull elk, a man in Virginia gets 100 years behind bars for murdering a coworker who stole his lunch at work, an Illinois congressman wants people to speed, a naked #FloridaMan stole a shirt from a church thrift store, and a couple in South Carolina ran from cops with a bunch of animals in the car.
Friday was Groundhog Day, so we of course talked about Punxsutawney Phil & hooked you up with some interesting stats & info on the holiday.
And on Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new, adult diaper spa in NH, a list of stuff that people have brought with them into the emergency room, a kid in Australia who got stuck in claw machine, and a #FloridaMom who can't pick up kids at school because of her OnlyFans sticker on her vehicle.
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What a week. We talked to Chris Daughtry about his upcoming show at the La Crosse Center with Breaking Benjamin, and we talked to Wade from Rock Fest on Thursday when the lineup was released!
On top of that, we talked about some easy ways to burn calories, a new device that electrocutes the allergies out of your nose(supposedly), and a dog that helped save it's owner after he fell through some ice on a lake.
This week's Monday Morning Throwback was from 2014 when we were trying to help Skradie make a few extra bucks.
We reacted to Elle King's drunken performance for Dolly Parton's birthday celebration at the Grand Old Opry, and on Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Taylor Swift's stalker getting arrested again, a couple in Kansas that hid a dead body to collect retirement funds, a dude in Philly who killed his neighbor because of loud snoring, and the guy who stole Dorothy's ruby slippers back in 2005 finally revealed why he did it.
On Tuesday, we found out that Sammy Hagar is actually Sammy Belcher??? Brian raved about his Zevo fruit fly devices, and during Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a school in NC that removed the mirrors from the restrooms to help stop kids from filming TikTok videos, a guy who got shot in the head but mistook it for a rock for FOUR days, and a #FloridaMan who got pulled over & gave his license to a cop…but it was covered in meth.
Shaw aced this week's movie quote during "You're killin' me, Shaws", giving Brad from Viroqua a $70 win! We also had a couple of stories about babies being born in the car on the way to the hospital. Also, after Tyler Bass missed the game-tying field goal during last weekend's Bills/Chiefs game, people starting donating to his favorite cat shelter in his honor.
And during Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about the foul-mouthed parrots at a British wildlife park, a kid in Utah who duct-tapes dead fish to ATMs, PETA's desire to replace Punxsutawney Phil with a giant gold coin, and a guy on a plane who wouldn't stop farting.
Thursday morning, we talked with Daughtry about his upcoming show with Breaking Benjamin at the La Crosse Center, and we talked to Wade from Rock Fest as the lineup dropped online!
We also found out that pasta makes us happy, and that TJ Watt is a hell of a guy!
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 9 year old boy in France who lived by himself for the past two years, a lawmaker in California who wants to limit how fast new cars can go, and a trio of criminals that have been nicknamed "the Three Stooges.
Friday morning, we talked about the "Ketchup Challenge", and Brian voiced his opinion on the reboot of "Road House" starring Conor McGregor & Jake Gyllenhaal. Plus, the story of how some underwear ended up on the ice after a hat trick.
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was killed by a gator, the Valentine's Reese's PB hearts that look like a specific part of the male anatomy, some Amish people who had their horse & buggy stolen, a couple in Portland that had a tree destroy their house AFTER they tried to get it taken down, and a politician who wants to bring back duels!
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Bro…it's so friggin' cold outside! Thankfully, it seems like next week is going to be MUCH nicer.
We kicked things off this week with the "Monday Morning Throwback", our interview with Eric "Badlands" Booker from back in 2011. We also talked about why this past Monday was considered the most depressing day of the year.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an extremely deadly snake that was found in a toddler's underwear drawer, a guy who tried to get rid of the snow in his driveway by burning it, and a town where drones are dropping sex toys from the sky!
Also found out that the federal government doesn't enjoy fun when it comes to highway signs…go figure.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bride who was arrested while wearing her wedding dress in Mexico, a family in California that used moth balls to get rid of a bear that was sleeping under their house, a dude who went on a rampage in a skid loader, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to use dog piss for a drug test.
Got you over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with a look at the cost of Lions tickets for this weekend's game against the Bucs, and on Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Pennsylvania who got naked & broke into his neighbor's house, a man who robbed a Foot Locker but got caught a few days later because he was watching really loud porn in his car in the parking lot of a Waffle House, and a guy in NY who was trapping squirrels & painting them red for some reason.
On Thursday morning, we discovered that the Pope thinks sexual pleasure is a gift from God!!!
And on Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a man in Indiana known as "Houdini" was sentenced to 25 years in jail for dealing drugs, a man who dug up his neighbor's yard because he thought they were pirates, and a guy in Chicago who is trying to sue 27 women for leaving negative reviews online after dating him.
Friday morning, Jean found out about the six-to-one grocery method, and we talked about a yogurt company that wants to pay ten people $10,000 each to give up their smartphones for a month.
During Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a snortable caffeine, a gas station in New Jersey that was selling "gas" that was actually 58% water, a Domino's delivery driver in Connecticut who almost got carjacked, and the newest tourist attraction in Chicago!
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ng stat about job interviews.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some people in Taiwan who mistakenly ate laundry detergent pods that they thought were candy, a man in Alabama who got stuck in a decorative urn at a work party, a #FloridaMan who had some meth in between his butt cheeks, and a guy in Brazil who was obsessed with digging a hole in his yard…only to fall in & die!
We had a great story on Hump Day about a trucker who lost his cat at a truck stop in Nevada, but found him in Wyoming several days later!
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dog that escaped his kennel at a rescue shelter to find some treats, a Montana man who is wanted for killing thousands of birds, and an elderly couple who died in their home after the heater in their basement was set to 1,000 degrees!
On Thursday morning we talked about how often we get a PERFECT night's sleep, and we heard about a couple in the UK who found a creepy doll in the wall of their attic while renovating their home.
During Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an Oregon man who was declared dead even though he was actually still alive, a Canadian prostitute who got in some trouble for wearing military uniforms, a grandmother in Massachusetts who tried to poison her husband because of a soap opera star, and another story about someone shitting themselves on a flight. Gross.
On Friday morning, we talked about a few of the more interesting products that were unveiled during the CES this week, and a woman who made a BINGO card to utilize when her husband watches the Cowboys.
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a football team from Gambia that lost all oxygen on a recent flight, a goat that had to be rescued from the roof of a house in Arizona, and a YouTuber who dumps buckets of poop on unsuspecting victims for views.
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Another short week to start 2024…we were off on Monday to recover from NYE, and on Tuesday we got started right away with a list of things to look forward to in January.
We also talked about Snoop being an analyst at this year's upcoming Summer Olympics, and how Ryan Seacrest got manhandled on Dick Clark's "Rockin' New Year's Eve" broadcast.
During Tuesday's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman in Kentucky who had all of her limbs amputated, a woman who had her entire driveway stolen, and the husband of a McDonald's manager who assaulted some of her employees for disrespecting his wife.
On Hump Day, we went over some tips for achieving your New Year's Resolutions, and we discussed the woman who bared her breasts on ESPN during the bowl games.
Thursday morning, we talked about the price increase for stamps, and Brian discovered a possible new source of income.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about snakes inside toilets in Australia & a strange "scandal" in Texas involving stolen Instagram pictures.
On Friday morning, we talked about the Stanley mug phenomenon, and we discussed an opportunity for you to "work" for Halo Top ice cream.
During Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new & VERY poisonous spider named Hercules, a rollercoaster that got stuck because of a scarf, another moron in Yellowstone that messed with a bison, and an Alabama man who got naked & jumped into the fish tank at a Bass Pro Shop.
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k a delivery driver hostage because their order was cold, a woman who walked out of her hair appointment without paying, and a candidate that didn't vote for himself!
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we shared stories about a Utah man who got gored by a bison, a man who hit his wife in the face with a sausage during an argument, and a man who paid a woman to urinate on him…only to shoot at her afterwards!
On Wednesday morning, we looked at a way you could see some success with your New Year's resolution, and we laughed at a post-game interview that was interrupted by someone's flatulence.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Atlanta that hijacked a city bus, a couple that had sex on the playground equipment in their apartment complex that led to the guy dying, a man who refused to pay for his "Waffle House" tattoo, a woman who threw food at a Chipotle worker & received an interesting sentence from the judge, and a woman who got busted trying to steal $700 worth of stuff from a Walmart that was hosting a "Shop with a Cop" event.
On Thursday morning, we talked about the new "Name One Woman" TikTok challenge, and played a game of "Who'd You Rather??"
Would you rather get a million dollars in cash right now(tax free), or get .03¢ for every step you ever take for the rest of your life?
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an Alabama woman who stabbed her husband to death a year after she stabbed him the first time, a woman who apparently suffered a weed-induced psychosis & stabbed her boyfriend and her dog to death before stabbing herself in the face & head, and another story about a couple that allegedly tried to get pregnant for four years while having anal sex.
Friday morning, we hooked you up with another list of things to do in & around River city this weekend. And we played "Are you smarter than a first grader"???
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who brought her gun to an MRI appointment & ended up shooting herself, a deputy who assaulted a sex store worker, and a guy who tried to smuggle some otters in his pants.
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After a short, holiday week…we were back in the studio for a full five days this week.
We started with the Monday Morning Throwback, our interview with John Steers from 2012. We also had another "Karen of the Day", as a woman peed right in front of everyone else on a plane.
During Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a driver in California who had a forged license plate, a $1 burrito night that made everyone sick, a #FloridaWoman who was found hiding in a couch, and a woman who got arrested and was very concerned about her sex toy being taken away.
Have you heard about the "Calendar Method" to declutter your home? We discussed that on Tuesday morning, along with the two cross-country skiers who had their penises frozen during a recent race in the Arctic Circle.
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about 12 year old who stole a forklift & led cops on an hour-long chase, a man who stole beer TWICE in one day…and popped open a can when the cops showed up, a guy who got arrested with a gun tucked in between his butt cheeks, and some ranchers who got busted bleaching penises on their neighbor's cows.
On Hump Day, Brian shared a hack to help save money while online shopping, and then ranted about his wife's obsession with noodle bowls. Also on Wednesday, we addressed the Corey Perry rumors surrounding the former Chicago Blackhawk.
In Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who found someone's fingertip in her salad, a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her boyfriend in the eye with a needle after he looked at another woman, a Vietnamese man who had a pair of chopsticks lodged in his nose for FIVE MONTHS, and some customs agents in Minneapolis who seized a bunch of syringes that were filled with an alleged vagina-tightening gel.
On the final day of November, we gave you a list of things to look forward to in December, and totaled up the cost of all the gifts in the "12 Days of Christmas" song(it's a lot).
Also on Thursday, we asked the question, "Can farts burn calories"?
During Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about political kinks, a lawyer who was suspended after getting caught throwing Pringles cans filled with his own poop into crowds of people, and a guy in a Grinch suit that was trying to ruin Christmas for a bunch of kids at an elementary school.
On Friday, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & Around River City, and Brian talked about stealing Xmas decorations when he was in his 20's.
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a former KFC employee who shot a former coworker in the face, a man who got shot in the head because he wouldn't share his chips, a #FloridaMan who had some serious rage over a parking spot, and a man's smart toilet that burst into flames.
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The last week before Thanksgiving, and we had some SERIOUSLY nice weather.
High temps in the 60's almost the entire week!
We kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and a Kyle who went berzerk in a McDonald's drive-thru. Plus, we talked about all the sweet treats we're going to be eating over the next two months.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an airline selling tickets for just a couple of bucks due to a glitch in their system, a woman who accidentally got $20k worth of lottery tickets shipped to her house, and a man who tried to buy some gold bars in an alley way.
Tuesday was "National Pickle Day", and during Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a couple of stories about hikers, an Iowa man who painted his neighbor's plants for some reason, and a #FloridaCouple who were having sex in the middle of a highway in broad daylight.
On Workforce Wednesday, we talked about people who have not one, but TWO dishwashers, and Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws".
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who now has the Guinness World Record for his pencil collection, a horse that got loose on an airplane, and a guy in Tennessee who was playing Santa in a parade while he was high on meth!
On Thursday, we talked about the cost of this year's Thanksgiving meal, and talked about how you could make $2,000 by watching twelve Hallmark X-Mas movies over the course of twelve days.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who was busted crashing weddings in several different states, and a man who used his Mom's poop to battle his Crohn's disease.
On Friday, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around river city this weekend, and on Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman with uteri that's also pregnant in each one, a manager of a Dollar General store who stole $41,000 from the store to gamble with, and a #FloridaMan who pooped on a dead possum.
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On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy with a McLovin license plate that tried to run from the cops, a NJ custodian that soiled an entire cafeteria, and people pooping while waiting in line for the rides at Disney.
Gross.
We ran through a list of ways you can add six years to your life, and during Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a deer that jumped over two cars in a guy's driveway & landed on his truck that he was trying to sell, another deer that crashed into a lingerie shop, and a dumbass tourist that heckled an elk & lost!
We read some fun facts about the movie "Elf" on it's 20th anniversary, and we talked about how much money the OnlyFans teacher made in just six months of doing online porn. Plus, a very funny video of Hulk Hogan that made it sound like he was trying to summon a demon during our "Friggin' Sports" on Wednesday.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear that ate a family's UberEats delivery, a VERY angry man who shot fireworks at a helicopter carrying some newlyweds, and a moron named Kevin who confessed his crimes to his Uber driver.
We discussed the new "Dress" pic that showed a woman's arms in three different positions in the same photo, and tried to determine if a poem created to make you happy actually worked.
On Thurdsday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman that was killed by an elk, a tuba player that punched a heckler in the face & didn't miss a beat, and a woman that gave birth to a FOURTEEN pound baby!
On Friday, we gave you some tips for being happy in the morning, and played a game of "Who'd You Rather". Plus, we discussed some ways you can be more impactful for Veteran's Day, and gave you a new list of things to do in & around River City this weekend.
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about Pumpkin the Bear, a man who robbed someone while wearing three live parrots, and an old-school karaoke DJ who LOST IT on a couple of singers.
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What a week! Brian returned from vacation & recapped his trip to Iron River, and we rewound to 2017 for the "Monday Morning Throwback".
During our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who came home from vacation to find her home had been wrongly demolished, a town that might have overreacted to a Halloween decoration, a "dead body" that ended up being an extremely damaged & used sex doll, and a woman who got ditched on a first date after she ate a BUNCH of oysters.
On Tuesday, we talked about this week being the most common for pumpkin-carving injuries, and what we'd do to be debt free.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a company that tried to pay it's debt with a whole bunch of coins, a guy who had some fingers surgically removed so he has a "claw" for a hand, and the off-duty pilot who freaked out on a flight.
We helped you over the hump with another edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws", a discussion about the yellow pillow, and during our Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who exposed himself to deputies, an update on the off-duty pilot, and a very drunk dad who forgot his kids at home when he went back to the liquor store.
Brian bemoaned his house being too nice & expensive to fix on Thursday morning, and we talked about America's top phobias. We ran down a list of some movie & TV sets that you can rent on AirBNB, including the Bachelor mansion! Plus, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair, made his debut on AEW!
WOOOO!
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we found out that one of the guys involved in that fishing scandal is apparently a total criminal, we had a story about a guy getting trapped in a jewelry vault, we talked about the viral Taco Bell haircut photo, and found out about a restaurant in Georgia that charges parents a fee for being bad at parenting.
On Friday, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & Around River City, and on Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a surfer that got bitten by a shark, and the viral video of the kite-surfer who got bodied by a whale. We also had stories about a mama bear & her cubs who got stuck in a minivan, the Celine Dion "siren battles", and a Karen who claims she was kicked off a plane because she's white.
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Now that 'Fest has come & gone, we're trying to get back to reality this week.
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and on Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drunk guy plowing into a police station with his vehicle while blaring Guns 'N Roses, and a Waukesha woman who was also drunk and crashed into a few things before chugging a Smirnoff Ice.
We went over a list of subtle signs that you're getting old, and had a great story about Adam Wainwright's retirement gift from the Cardinals.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of bumbling drug cartel hitmen who apparently killed their own boss by accident, a couple of women who robbed an old lady at a Walmart returned to the store the following day whne the police were investigating, an update on the influencer named "Meatball", and an interesting conspiracy theory about this week's EAS test.
Are you washing your bananas? Apparently you're supposed to. Jean had to fill in for Shaw this week on Wednesday for "You're killin' me, Jeans", and we talked about the guy in Rhode Island who has a killer Halloween setup at his house.
We checked out a list of the best-selling Halloween candies by state from CandyStore.com, and on Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a grandfather who accidentally shot his grandson at a wedding, and a couple of OnlyFans models who got busted at their day jobs.
Plus, some Powerball stats & info on Friday as the latest jackpot soared to $1.4 Billion....and a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
And earlier this week, Doc joined us in studio ahead of this weekend's 54th Annual Oktoberfest Race Weekend to give us a breakdown of all the events happening at the La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway, and he had a complete brain fart & swore live on-air.
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We kicked off Oktoberfest week with Brian's FAVORITE Oktoberfest memory as our "Monday Morning Throwback", and we found out that we're apparently washing our armpits incorrectly.
On Tuesday, we talked about a guy who "accidentally" sent a nude photo of his wife to their entire family...which led to a discussion about our own embarrassing moments. Plus, Tinder is basically prostituting people now with their "Tinder Select" tier for people who want to pay $499/month to get better matches.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shirtless, drunk guy caught driving a golf cart with a dog in his lap, a moronic drug dealer who called the cops after one of his customers stole $10, and the British show "Naked Attraction" making it's way onto the MAX streaming service.
Wednesday, we discovered what could be the greatest AirBnB of all time, and Shaw aced this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws".
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Denver businessman who was so frustrated by the homeless defecating in his parking lot that he collected a bunch of poop in his parking lot and dumped it on the steps of City Hall, an employee at a Jack-In-The-Box shooting at some customers over curly fries, and a stolen ShopVac with a special surprise inside.
Thursday was our last day in the studio as we were broadcasting live from the State Room on Friday morning for our 14th Annual Kickoff to Oktoberfest! We talked about the amount of pics we have on our phones, we gave you a special, Thursday & Oktoberfest edition of "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend", and we talked about Joe Exotic getting upset at the Florida State QB for selling t-shirts.
On our Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of dead pigs on a highway after a car crash, a $5,600 pair of underwear, a #FloridaMan who celebrated his birthday in a very interesting way, and a woman who died during surgery...only to be propped up by the hospital staff to make her family thing she was still alive!
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What a week! We kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and a discussion about the Hambone Awards for odd insurance claims on household pets.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a #FloridaWoman who left her kid in a running car to go for a swim in the ocean to "meet sharks", another shark story - a bunch of vacationers tried to save a shark that had beached itself, an airline that forgot ALL the luggage at the airport, and the La Quinta Inn that didn't have anyone working.
We had another Karen on a plane, and some hippie from Canada trying to convince people that they don't need glasses, just some of her essential oils.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a couple of bear stories...the first was some hungry bears in Alaska that broke into a Krispy Kreme delivery van to steal some donuts, and a bear that got into Disney World & shut the park down for awhile. We also had a story about a DoorDash driver who got pissed at how long her order was taking, so she started fighting EVERYONE, and a naked Bills fan who ended up stuck in a pipe...covered in human shit.
Remember Miss South Carolina from 2007? Well, we like to play her audio whenever Shaw has a story involving maps...and Brian took a deeper dive on her stumbling answer this week. Plus, the Hallmark Channel apparently has FORTY new holiday-themed movies ready to go for this upcoming Christmas season.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got stabbed and then pulled the knife out & stabbed his attacker with it, a #FloridaMan who was setting fire to police cars in Michigan, a couple of #FloridaWomen who were drunk & tossing a baby around outisde the bar, a #FloridaMan who was dating his own cousin, and an idiot who tried to fake his own death in a kayak accident.
Friday morning we talked about a new trend from China that has women adding fake belly buttons to make their legs look longer, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
On Friday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pair of young siblings who took their mother's car for a joyride, a prison in Venezuela that had a nightclub...a pool...a zoo...and more! And we talked about the scumbag who claimed he had terminal cancer so he could raise money to play poker.
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A full five days of the Sickness this week after last week's holiday. We kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and we talked to this year's bike winner, Aaron Balow of Holmen.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a tow truck driver who was allegedly drunk when he crashed into FOURTEEN cars while towing another vehicle, a guy who spent almost three hours reeling in a 283lb alligator gar, and a woman who left her kids locked in a car without any air conditioning who then asked for the officers who arrested her to turn on the AC in the cruiser.
Tuesday morning we discussed some corporate buzzwords/phrases that we find annoying, and we talked about the guy who bought a bunch of incandescent light bulbs now that they've been banned.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who chased some kids in a car only to realize one of them was his neighbor, a #FloridaMan who stole an excavator & crashed it into a Walmart, a couple who got busted joining the "Mile-High Club", and a candidate in Virginia who performed sex acts on her husband on various websites to raise money for her campaign.
We got you over the hump on Wednesday with an emotional story about two 90 year-old sisters who said goodbye to one another for possibly the final time. We also talked about the AI robots that showed up at a recent NFL game.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who set a fire in a Target to cover up her attempt to steal baby formula, a plane that had to make an emergency landing but did a terrible job taking care of it's passengers, a wild & drunken brawl at a wedding in Rhode Island, and a construction sign that got hacked.
On Thursday, we discussed the weirdest ways people have earned some cash, and on Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about surfer who got bit on the HEAD by a shark, the Mexican alien remains, a Canadian woman who twerked at a Mountie, and got an update on the Virginia candidate who is performing sex acts online to raise money for her campaign.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Short week with Labor Day on Monday. We kicked things off on Tuesday with a discussion about pet peeves. During our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a former pizza parlor owner in Massachusetts that improperly used a PPP loan to buy an alpaca farm in Vermont, an issue with some Paw Patrol snacks, an Indiana man who had a "spiritual awakening", and a drunk idiot who called 911 on himself.
We helped you over the hump on Wednesday with an incredible story about a retired Army Veteran named Larry Taylor who finally received the much-deserved Medal of Honor. We also found out about a new trend called "Hot Bedding". On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man in Colorado that broke into two homes & fought with the homeowners in broad daylight, a shooting at a #Florida funeral home, and a three-legged bear named "Tripod" that enjoys drinking White Claws.
On Thursday, we heard about Kevin Costner's ex-wife who is getting short-changed on her chilld support payments, and discussed a new list of the most annoying NFL fan bases. During Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had an emu on the loose, an update on the diarrhea plane, a guy trying to cross the ocean in a human hamster wheel, and a dude who ain't afraid of no bear!
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Adios, August! Goodbye, Summer! Hello, Fall & Spooky season!
Boy, does that sound basic.
I am rather excited that summer is coming to an end. Festbiers are back, Halloween & horror movies are right around the corner...it's my favorite time of year!
We started the week in August with the Monday Morning Throwback, and ended in September with a list of things to look forward to in the coming month.
In between, we had a story about the supposed "PickleGate", and on Monday's edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had a story about a guy in China who was struck by lightning TWICE in five minutes, and another story about a married couple that was trying to get pregnant for the past four years before realizing that they were doing it all wrong.
We talked about the bar in Milwaukee that is planning on paying people's bar tabs when Aaron Rodgers loses, and we also heard about a wonderful 93 year-old woman in Texas who spends her days making dog beds for shelter dogs with scrap fabric from her quiliting group!
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a guy who tried to share his sausage at the continental breakfast at a hotel, and we discussed a recent study of the rise in hospitalizations for people with stuff shoved up their ass.
Brian celebrated a new "adults only" flight, and Jean whiffed on this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Jeans", as Shaw was on vacation until Thursday.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about gator on the loose in a NJ park, and a woman who snuck a gun into an MLB game in-between her belly fat rolls!
Shaw returned on Thursday and during "Bad News with Happy Music", he shared several stories involving animals, including a bunch of bees that got loose on a highway, some goats that were wandering around a neighborhood in California, a driver with a parrot on his shoulder, and a guy in Nebraska giving a bull a ride in his car.
And on Friday, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the month of September, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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After spending most of last week at Rock Fest, Brian returned to the studio on Monday for the Monday Morning Throwback, a recap of his time in Cadott, and a discussion about time blindness.
On Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a priest who got in trouble for using some oil on someone's genitals, a sad story about about a pod of whales, the husband from the "what color is this dress" got arrested, and a new scam coming from Craigslist of all places.
Brian patted himself on the back for replacing a light in his wife's closet, and after the Ronnie Radke incident at Rock Fest, we talked about a recent situation at a Miranda Lambert concert.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a decapitated kid who had his head reattached, a Florida "church" that got busted for selling snake oil, a senior version of "The Bachelor", and whether or not a slice of pizza is a meal or snack.
Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", so $10 of Brian's morning show-money went to the Rock Foundation, and we had a list titled, "It's so hot that..."
On the Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" we had stories a truck making a mess with some human poo, a slide that fell off a plane, Taco Tuesday, and a guy with a parking lot scam.
A new "Karen of the Day" on Thursday morning who didn't like her neighbors having a party, and a new phenomenon explains why people are showing up early for things.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who stole a firetruck, and a person who suffered some pretty serious injuries after eating some Dragon Balls!
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend
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A very short week after a nice holiday weekend. We started things off on Wednesday with a 4th of July wrap-up, and another "Karen of the Day". This time, she's getting off a flight because one of the other passengers is apparently NOT a real person.
We also played some great audio from a driving lesson gone bad! And even though he only watched a couple of Harrison Ford films over the holiday weekend, Shaw was able to ace this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws".
On our Wednesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had stories about a couple of babysitters in Florida who stole a car & drove the kids to Wisconsin, a woman who was killed by a man on a stolen forklift, that viral shark video from the past weekend, and a guy who shotgunned a Twisted Tea with a little help from an alligator.
On Thursday, we had a great story about a 90-year old Texas woman who recently retired after NEVER missing a day of work in 74 years at the SAME store!!! We also discussed the new Tik Tok challenge inspired by the upcoming "Barbie" movie, and we discovered a subtle sign that we're getting old!
We talked about people having sex in the quiet rooms at Wimbeldon, and during our Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Bose speaker recall, a 7-11 employee that threw a full Big Gulp at a woman's head, a drunk guy on a plane that stabbed another passenger with a broken wine bottle, and a new service that allows you to rent clothes.
On Friday, we got an update about that "Karen of the Day" earlier in the week thanks to the one & only Carrot Top, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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As we get ready for the long, holiday weekend, we started the week with a look back. The Monday Morning Throwback!
We also took a look back to last weekend when Jean went to the Cities to see Taylor Swift with her daughter.
We talked about Celine Dion's "My Heart Will Go On" getting a streaming bump since the Titan Sub incident, and we discussed the so-called "Laxative Effect" of shopping at places like TJ Maxx & Target.
There was the person who threw their dead mother's ashes onstage at a Pink concert in London, and Shaw told us about some country songs that were on top of the charts.
Have you heard or suffered from "Menu Anxiety?" We found out all about this supposed ailment, and Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws," pushing next week's jackpot to $40!
A few major league ballparks are experimenting with Pepsi-Ketchup for the 4th of July, and Brian talked about replacing a light fixure in his wife's closet.
Plus, Costco is pulling a Netflix and trying to put an end to people sharing their memberships with family & friends. And we hooked you up with a list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week!
The world became obsessed with some people in a janky-ass submarine that sadly, didn't make it.
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a 10-foot python in some guy's shower, a warning about Taylor Swift ticket scams in Minnesota, a #FloridaWoman who was drinking 4 Lokos in a parking lot of a Dollar Store with nothing but a towel on, a gas station employee who asked his friend to rob the store so he could leave early, and a guy who try to rob a convenience store in the UK but got stuck in the metal shudders.
We revealed a tip to make you seem smarter during small talk, and PickleBall might be turning into PickleMall!
Did you hear about the six-figure job taking care of a billionaire's dogs? Shaw was able to figure out this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" on the first day of summer, and on the Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a #FloridaMan who tried to steal a jetski, an Oregon man who tried to expose an entire store to fentanyl, some people in Florida who have created a "Meth Island", and a guy who tried to smuggle meth into jail by sewing it into his underpants.
Thursday was "No Panty Day" and "National Onion Ring Day", and since summer has officially begun, we talked about the possibility of a hot Dad summer!
Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about the WI mullet kid defending his title, the city of Stuart in Iowa having a bit of a snafu on their new water tower, and another #FloridaMan who tried to steal some sex toys.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Shaw was off on Monday, but returned & recapped his trip to Chicago!
We still started the week with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and played a game of "Would You Rather - Smarter or Prettier"
We discussed which states would be the best prepared for an alien invasion, which led us to an interesting suggestion for Shaw now that he's got a moped. Strap a gun to it so he can fight back against the aliens!
We talked about the golfer getting tackled by security, and our Tuesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music included stories about something called a "lead pig", a very angry crocodile in a pool in Florida, a guy who climbed a skyscraper in Seoul, a man who broke into a 911 call center, and three dudes who drifted out to sea on a giant, inflatable duck.
Plus, some Father's Day gift ideas, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend, and during our Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a taqueria that brought in a priest to harass their employees, an Australian crocodile killer, and a gun owner who shot himself while sleeping.
On Thursday, there was an interesting survey that revealed how much money we need to be considered "rich". And in our Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who got robbed by a man who then commented on her Facebook post about the robbery, a popular bus trip in Poland that had to change it's name, and a morgue manager who was allegedly selling body parts on the black market.
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A full five days of work this week, but having a concert to look forward to made it all worthwhile!
We started the week off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and Brian admitted that he realized he's a step below being a sadist.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about some idiots putting a baby elk in the back of their vehicle, a McDonald's customer that ordered a chicken sandwich BEFORE trying to rob the store, an unruly airplane passenger that broke out of their restraints, a Sonic drive-thru employee that dropped their cocaine in someone's order, and a German tattoo artist going viral for a guy's back tattoo.
We talked about "Gooch Grease", and discussed whether or not pineapples are trying to eat us. We talked about our favorite road trip snacks, and took the "Two beers & a puppy" test.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a stolen school bus, a couple of hitman stories, a guy who tried to rob a store with a box on his head, and an Australian bar that got in some hot water over a free-drink promotion.
Shaw aced this week's "You're Killin' Me, Shaws" and another $10 of Brian's Morning-Show money ended up going to the Rock Foundation.
On our Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Ron Burgundy wannabe that was arrested TWICE in the same day, a senior prank involving toilets & concrete, a woman who "accidentally" put some Super Glue in her eye, a man who was breaking into people's homes to steal USED sex toys to give as birthday presents to his friends, and a couple of witches who were caught on camera eating a deer carcass.
We learned that sharks are EVERYWHERE, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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A short week with the holiday on Monday, but we still managed to pack a lot of stuff in four days of work.
We learned that Shaw bought a moped over the weekend, and we also learned a new, Gen-Z term. "Bed Rotting".
On the Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about casinos in Vegas paying out less, a woman who won a cheese-rolling competition even though she was knocked unconscious, a drive-thru employee who had milk thrown on them, a kid who swallowed FORTY pieces of gum, and an 85 year old guy who tried to steal some condoms.
We talked about Swifties suffering from post-concert amnesia after seeing Taylor Swift, and we discussed Cellphone Zombies!
On the Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some sunglasses left on the dash of a car that did some serious damage, the seaweed in Florida has a flesh-eating pathogen, and a woman who assaulted a flight attendant & opened the plane door!
Plus, a couple of very funny stories about pranking a principal, and a Dad who embarrassed his kid on the last day of school.
We had a list of things to look forward to in the month of June, and on our Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a pig that fell off the back of a truck, an escaped inmate who was captured after he tried to get a $1 burger at McDonald's, more info on the person found dead in an Arby's freezer, a car that hit a house & sent the fridge flying through the other side into the neighbor's yard, and a moron who used a Nintendo Duck Hunt gun to commit a robbery.
Also, a great story about a kid who got a full ride to college, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Another five-day work week in the books & we're on to the holiday weekend!
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback this week & a new A.I. powered lawnmower that Brian actually had some interest in.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about Satan-Con in Boston, a sheriff's wife who got busted for DUI after driving her car into someone's home, a violent bicyclist mob that attacked a man for honking at them, a great story about a double amputee who climbed Mt. Everest, and a man who got arrested while pretending to be Captain Jack Sparrow!
We discussed a new list of the best movie quotes of all time, and we found out about the "Gather of the Kyles", the "Council of Andrews", and "All the Brians". Weird.
Plus, a very interesting Father's Day gift guide from Gweneth Paltrow's GOOP website.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a man who drove on the sidewalk to chase children, an alligator that bit a guy's arm off, Lester the Steer got loose, a guy who shot his roommate because he ate his last Hot Pocket, and a bunch of kids & adults arrested for stealing cars.
Shaw whiffed on this week's "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", and we talked about some wine stats on National Wine Day.
The Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included stories about a #FloridaMan who crased his truck and ran off naked, an interesting attempt to save on baggage fees, a landlord who set his apartment on fire while listening to Billy Joel's "We Didn't Start The Fire", and our coworker who didn't know the difference between Billy Joel & Billy Ray Cyrus.
Plus, an ex-girlfriend who got some stinky revenge on her cheating ex-bf, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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How is it almost June?
Seriously...where did the last month go?
This week, we kicked things off with another "Monday Morning Throwback", and we talked about a guy who locked his milk in the work fridge. Plus, weddings in space is apparently a "thing" that's going to be happening, and it's going to be VERY expensive.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got attacked by a shark while fishing in his kayak, another fisherman that reportedly got eaten by a bear, a gator that wasn't a gator, a woman who had a bunch of cocaine stuffed into her fake-pregnant bell, a town that got sick of all the potholes, a dog in the driver's seat of a car during a DUI stop, and a bunch of poop raining down on cars in a drive-thru.
We talked about the girl who was found in North Carolina thanks to an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" on Netflix, and the scary implications of Apple's upcoming "Personal Voice".
Shaw actually aced this week's edition of "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", costing Brian $60, and we talked about how we're all too tired to be healthy.
On Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bear stuck in a tree, a failed attempt to smuggle drugs into prison, a couple of scary hippo stories, a Canadian mayoral candidate that bum-rushed the stage, and a train that stopped to rescue a chicken.
Plus, a great story about a girl who won a state track meet all by her damn self!
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a car driving into a doggie daycare facility, a naked guy on a rampage at UFC gym, a man who sent over 1,500 origami cranes to his DMV, a woman who shit on the altar of a church, and a judgemental mother-in-law who kinda busted herself.
Also, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! The weather was drastically improved, we talked to our Big Bikes parents, and we announced another show at Copeland Park & Events Center!
Speaking of Big Bikes parents, our Monday Morning Throwback was from our in-studio interview with Elliot Heller(our 2016 Big Bikes kid) and his parents.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included the mystery of the 500lbs of pasta in the woods getting solved, a woman who bought a house with a bunch of snakes living in the walls, a pest control worker who pissed on a family's couch & their floor, and a FORMER hotel manager that got busted sucking a guest's toes while they were sleeping.
A recent survey found that 14% of people prefer their home smells like bleach, and a woman survived for five days after her car broke down with nothing but a bottle of wine & some lollipops!
We celebrated National Shrimp Day on Wednesday by talking about how many shrimp Shaw could eat in one sitting(it was 4.....MAYBE 5), and he actually aced this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws"!
We talked about tipping fatigue, and our Wednesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" included a the story about a woman who wrote a children's book about dealing with grief...but is now suspected of killing her own husband, a story about a Spirit Airlines flight that left early, and a drunk driver that got popped while wearing a Bud Light costume.
We talked about an influencer who is charging $1 per minute to be her boyfriend virtually...and we talked about Mother's Day!
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Welcome to May!
We started the week off with a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, along with a new "Monday Morning Throwback". We also had a very serious, in-depth discussion about whether or not cereal can be considered a "soup".
Plus, a small tip to help you de-stress while at work & on the computer. Shaw had a fantastic story about tailgating at a recent Brewer game, and Brian talked about a crazy dream he had & was actually able to remember.
There was an interesting list about some new rules for weddings in 2023. And during this week's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about the stuff that gets left in Ubers, a cat that steals panties, a mom who got stung by a BUNCH of bees, a prostitute that stabbed her client's penis, the woman who orgasmed during an orchestra's performance, a couple of 10-year old kids working at a McDonald's, PornHub's fight with Utah, and a fight over a golf path.
Plus, we talked about the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees which made about six people really upset.
And a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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After a week of temps in the 80's and a lot of riding the Harley, we woke up to a foot of snow and temps back in the 40's & 50's.
Ugh.
Such is April in Wisconsin.
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and whether or not AI will be the end of humanity.
Our Monday edition of Bad News with Happy Music had an escaped emu, the brawls in Chicago, a woman in a cave, an alligator that bit a #FloridaMan's leg off, a gun in a quesadilla, a guy who threw money all over the highway, and another bone-head who fell for RentAHitman.com
On Tuesday, we gave you a tip to help live TEN years longer, and had a couple of really uplifting stories: a bald eagle who finally got his baby, and a kid who came back to life after TWO hours of CPR
On the Tuesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had a huntsman spider in a guy's underwear, a pizza guy who assisted police, a kid stuck in a claw game, a teen who drove his car onto someone's roof, a homemade guillotine, and a woman who REALLY didn't want to go to work at BWWs
Got you over the hump with some info about the Facebook privacy lawsuit that could score you some money. And Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws"
On the Wednesday edition of Bad News with Happy Music, we had a satellite that could fall to Earth & kill you, a man who misused some money to buy a wildebeest & a bunch of other crazy stuff, a bear that drank a bunch of soda, an 11-year old who got stabbed at a Dollar Tree by a grown man, a guy who baptized himself in the church fountain, a hearse that almost went over a cliff, and porn on a train.
We talked about some marijuana stats on 4/20, and asked the hypothetical question, "Who'd you save from a sinking boat? 100 dogs? Or one human?"
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Thank goodness the weather finally changed! Yes, I turned my AC on, but I'm still happy it's hot out & I can ride the Harley.
We started this week with a different kind of bike, as Brian retold the story of his bicycle citation during the "Monday Morning Throwback". Plus, we had a couple of Karens acting up this week, including a dude on a plane who threw a tantrum because he couldn't get a gin & tonic...and a woman who got mad at a guy for trying to help her find her purse.
On Monday's "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about Madonna trying to reverse her recent plastic surgery, had a story about a 78-year old bank robber with a great last name, a strange story about a naked & greased-up #FloridaMan, and a riot at a live theater production of "The Bodyguard"
We talked about Metallica's new contest for marching bands, and discussed the allegations that Uber charges you more money for a ride if your battery level is really low.
Shaw whiffed on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we had a great story about a barber in Ohio who's been giving out free haircuts to children with special needs.
On Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a fisherman who discovered a submerged Jeep with a woman inside, the toxic soil from the train derailment getting spilled AGAIN, the value of stolen Dyson vaccuums, and a new scam that asks people for gift cards in order to get out of a legal predicament.
Plus, another scam that uses AI to clone someone's voice, and the stereotypes of all 50 states.
On Thursday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we talked about a woman who was trying to take some erotic photos in a cave but got stuck by the risiing tide, a dead hippo that was addicted to cocaine, a guy that got too drunk & whacked off in a bus stop for an HOUR, the failed Phillies $1 hot dog night, and another drunk guy who broke into a police station & pooped on the floor.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Nice to see the weather is finally going to get warmer! We started the week off with the Monday Morning Throwback as we recently celebrated our 25th birthday as a radio station. We talked about "Parking Lot Karen", and heard about a proposal to ban participation trophies in North Carolina.
During Monday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about Australian sex dolls, a woman trying to steal a car with The Club attached to the steering wheel, a door-to-door paint salesman who almost got killed by someone's booby-traps, and a couple of firefighters who REALLY wanted their Chik-Fil-A.
We discussed the cost of Easter this year for the average American, and we talked about the kinds of things that jerks do at concerts.
During Tuesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had a story about a possible ban on school libraries, some twins who allegedly murdered their father with some garden shears, a couple of guys who were taunting a moose, and the return of the giant spoon!
Plus, we talked about Ford's patent on a drone with jumper cables, along with the possibility of swapping out your Easter eggs for Easter potatoes in order to save money.
During Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" we had a story about living longer by retiring in a cooler climate rather than a warmer one, a father who was using a cattle prod on his own kids, a crazy story about a guy who stole a bus with a dead deer, and an Easter egg hunt at a mall that didn't end will.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Ugh....so close to that warmer weather. Can almost taste it.
Unfortunately, Brian was dealing with a pretty serious sinus issue this week & even though he got a prescription, he was still thinking of trying a Neti pot or a Navage(he didn't. yet)
We started the week with a new "Monday Morning Throwback", and talked about an artist who designed a VR "death" experience. Plus, the phenomenon of "pregnancy nose" is apparently a REAL thing
There was a groom who recently had some very interesting and sexual vows for his bride to be, and a great story about a used car dealer in Racine that helped a woman get a new car after she was mistreated at another used car dealership.
We found out that it's a good time to be a short, bald man who's also in the dating scene, and we discussed some of the new ballpark foods in 2023 around MLB.
Plus, a Viagra substitute that you snort, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! After last week's cold but successful St. Paddy's Day .01k, we started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback & a new "Pet of the Week". Plus, a study that revealed the positive effects of Dad jokes! Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had a few interesting stories, including a woman who stole from a benefit because the coleslaw cost too much to make, a woman who called in a bomb threat to a Walmart from the backseat of her Uber ride, and a Karen that just wanted a "bundle" at a McDonalds.
On Tuesday, we took a look at some scientific evidence that Wednesday is the best day of the week to take off of work, and we discussed which leftovers we eat cold, rather than reheating first. Plus, a great story about a Dutch guy who lives near a soccer field & was rather upset about some celebrations.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" was loaded with stuff, including the dentist who poisoned his wife, a woman with a penis-shaped shrubbery, a couple that got attacked by a mountain lion while relaxing in a hot tub, and a town called Regina that was just looking to drum-up some tourist money.
On Wednesday, we talked about the stuff that belongs in a fridge, words that we have difficulty spelling, a new powdered beer, and Jimmy G.'s invite to a Nevada brothel.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Another crazy week in the books! March Madness...crazy weather...the .01k!
Whew!
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and found out that we're apparently getting dumber! Go figure.
Our Monday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had a story about a hand being found in a cemetery in NY, a guy practicing his karate skills on a girl's snowman, a woman trying to bring American weed to Jamaica, and Gary the Goat!
Actually had a few interesting animal stories this week, including one about zebra in Ohio that almost bit a guy's arm off, and some baboons that attacked some hikers with boulders. NUTS!
A woman went viral after ditching her date because he didn't want to spend an extra $3 for cheese on HIS burger during their date. And we talked about some of the odds during March Madness.
Our Tuesday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had a story about a guy who missed out on some serious cash because he couldn't wait to eat his Cadbury Egg, and a guy who's suing Buffalo Wild Wings over boneless wings.
Plus, someone took a page out of the "Matt Foley" playbook by rolling some doobies in a van(until it caught fire!). We also talked about a new movie that takes place in a porta potty after a guy gets stuck inside.
A very interesting obituary made it's way into the news this week, and a woman assaulted her MUCH older boyfriend with an avocado. No word on if it was from Mexico.
We debated using a "thumbs-down" vs. a "middle finger" while driving, and hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Big week with an even bigger snow storm!
WE started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and another debate involving the grocery store divider. Plus, a touching story about a couple of geese living at a cemetary.
Had an interesting story about a #FloridaWoman asking for a special day just for Sugar Daddies. Plus, a stripper who assaulted her ex-boyfriend with a wad of cash, and a really old guy celebrated his birthday with a performance from a belly dancer. And another flight from hell ended at an abandoned airport where some guys got behind the bar & started serving up some drinks.
We talked about some of the things we wished we learned while in high school, and a guy in Wisconsin rented a billboard to help find a date. More "Bad News with Happy Music" highlights, including a woman who drove her SUV into a Popeye's restaurant after they forgot her biscuit, a guy went nuts on a flight & stabbed the flight attendant, and a couple of thieves who ordered a FOURTEEN COURSE dinner to cover up their crimes.
Plus, Brian became an even bigger fan of Jamie Lee Curtis after her recent comments about matinee concerts. We found out that our jobs might be in jeopardy thanks to RadioGPT, and we had another touching story about a landlord taking care of a holocaust survivor.
There was Dolphin Dave, and the LIV golf tourney might be in trouble for cutting down a cactus or two. Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! Shaw was down with a cold for a few days, but he was in on Monday & Tuesday for "Bad News with Happy Music". Had a few doozies, including a story about a socialite who's body was found hacked to pieces & boiling in a soup pot, a guy who got ticketed for doing 86mph ABOVE the speed limit. And a story about guy who wanted his $10 back from a hooker.
With the success of "Cocaine Bear", it's no surprise that there's now going to be a movie about a "Meth Gator". And speaking of movies, we talked about all the injuries that John Wick has suffered during the first three movies as we get pumped for the new one later this month.
As we turned the calendar to March, we ran down a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, and we talked about our favorite cuisines.
Plus, it was National Minnesota Day on Tuesday, and Brian ran down a list of some interesting facts about the state of MN. We had some parrots on the field during a softball game, and Jean filled in for Shaw during "You're killin' me, Shaws" and actually scored a win!
Also, a guy who had a mummy girlfriend, and an ice cream truck that wasn't selling ice cream.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend, and a list of some new words & phrases you might be hearing in 2023
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We survived the Snowmaggedon! Sure, there was snow...but it's going to be in the 40's next week! We started the week with a look at some interesting facts about US Presidents on Presidents Day, and we hooked you up with a new "Monday Morning Throwback".
Plus, a man disrespectfully ate someone else's key lime pie & it led to an arrest. Florida has apparently solved all their problems because the lawmakers are now targeting dogs putting their heads out of the car window! There was also a crazy story about a woman who got catfished into killing someone.
We also talked about a #FloridaWoman who really wanted her free cookie from McDonald's.
As you probably know, we're fascinated by the possible zombie apocalypse, so we took a look at how prepared the state of WI would be if it actually happened. We were surprisingly low. There's a chonky boi in Poland that's got a five-star rating on Google Maps as a tourist attraction, and we got some really good research on the benefits of a four-day work week.
During a "Bad News with Happy Music" segment, we had a couple of very interesting stories...a guy who paints with his tongue...raining fish in Australia....a test-drive gone wrong....and a woman driving the wrong way!
Plus, an interesting auction item from the film, "Everything Everywhere All At Once", and a wild video of a moose attacking a woman in Alaska.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Another week in the books, another week closer to Spring!
The weather certainly felt "Spring-like" this week at times. We started the week off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and we recapped the Super Bowl, talking about the ads, the game, the halftime performance, & everything in between.
Then, it was a very quick turnaround as Valentine's Day was on Tuesday this week. We discussed some of the top "Love" songs of all time, and hooked you up with some last-minute V-Day date ideas.
A brewery in San Diego teamed up with the international airport out there to brew a beer made from the condensation from the airport's air conditioners.
Sounds gross.
We talked about what makes an "average" American, and Shaw aced this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws". Big thanks to Rachel for donating her winnings to the Rock Foundation! Wednesday was #NationalWisconsinDay, so we ran down a list of interesting facts about the Badger State. And we discussed the #science behind our love of true-crime documentaries on Netflix/Hulu/Prime/etc.
Had some quality stuff during "Bad News with Happy Music" this week, including a restaurant that's banning kids under the age of ten, a McDonald's in England had a bit of a sign snafu, a guy who set his own car on fire to deter thieves from stealing it, and a couple that recently celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary after the wife tried to have the husband killed FIVE separate times.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! We started off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and found out that some seniors in Florida could be using loofahs to signal everyone that they're swingers!
Plus, a guy from Vegas was in Iowa and let's just say....it didn't end well for him. As we inched closer to Valentine's Day, we took a look at a recent study on what it'll cost you this year.
There was a guy who tried to sneak chicken wings and some drugs into jail, and a story about an ape that got pregnant while in isolation.
The Super Bowl is right around the corner, so we talked about some Super Bowl prop bets and our favorite Super Bowl foods. Shaw whiffe on this week's edition of "You're Killin' me, Shaws", and we found out about "Vibrant". A pill that could help with constipation.
A bakery in Canada had a serious accident involving their dough chunker, and a pooch got seriously ill from eating some meth-head's poop.
We hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend, and talked about grocery store robot that tried to escape! Plus, a couple in Canada returned from an extended trip only to find their house had been sold!
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What a week!
Tom Brady retired. Ozzy announced that he's retiring from touring. And Dr. Phil is hanging 'em up, too!
We said goodbye to January & welcomed February with a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month.
Started the week with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and a list of dream jobs. We had a couple of doozies during "Bad News with Happy Music" early in the week. One poor retired woman couldn't stop horny dudes from coming to her house, and an elderly lunch lady got busted stealing $1.5 million worth of chicken wings!
We talked about a Reddit thread discussing the ends of a loaf of bread, and Shaw easily figured out this week's movie quote while playing "You're killin' me, Shaws"
On Thursday, we ran down some interesting stats & info on Groundhog Day, and got a couple of dating "hacks" from some ladies on Tik Tok.
And even though we mispronounced it at first, we had a wild story about a home invasion in Hustisford, WI.
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Odd week, but we made it through. Shaw took off for Vegas on Tuesday and didn't hit it big on the Pai Gow table. An "Ask Women" section of Reddit posed the following question: "Where's the weirdest place a guy has ever taken you on a date". We reviewed some of the more cringey answers and asked Jean about her dating experiences.
Did you know that because of our obsession with all the crazy documentaries on Ted Bundy and Kai, people are putting together "If I go missing" books with samples of their DNA, fingerprints, and a ton of other personal information?
We discussed our biggest pet peeves while driving, and Brian got some tent-pants over the rumor that Tom Brady might return to the New England Patriots. On Wednesday, we found out that Hormel has teamed up with a brewery in Minnesota to make a Hormel Chili Cheese beer.
No Shaw on Wednesday meant that Jean filled in for "You're killin' me, Jeans" and completely whiffed. Later in the week, a new study revealed how much you save by shopping without your kids, and some doctors shared which nutritional myths they're growing tired of.
We had a great story about an UberEats delivery driver that interrupted a college basketball game with his McDonald's order(turns out it was all just a prank), and some conspiracy theorists have cooked up a whopper about Damar Hamlin.
A woman in the UK recently turned 100 years old and unveiled her secret to a long life, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
Plus, what would you do with an extra four hours per day?
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Another busy week in the books with some heavy snow on Wednesday night into Thursday.
We started things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and "Carp Karen". We also talked about the germiest place in your kitchen.
The goalie for the Vegas Golden Knights is filing for bankruptcy, and the backstory on his reason why is Netflix documentary-worthy.
We reviewed WalletHub.com's list of the best & worst states to drive in, and we got another reason to never step on an airplane again...thank you, Vegas plane witch.
Shaw aced this week's "You're Killin' me, Shaws" which led to a discussion about Leo & Kate and that door in the middle of the ocean. We talked about the cliques we belonged to in high school, and we had TWO more Karens acting a fool later in the week.
Panera Karen kinda backfired, and another Karen on a plane is in REALLY big trouble.
Plus, the annual Iowa State Fair "Husband-Calling Competition" is going viral this week, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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One week closer to February! We're also a week away from our annual 9-Pin Tap Tourney at All-Star Lanes, so get registered right meow by clicking here!
We started the week off with a new "Monday Morning Throwback", and some sad news for grandparents all over the country.
411 is coming to an end for land-line users.
Plus, a truly horrifying story about a hockey player who suffered a ruptured testicle & kept playing.
We discussed a study that found most people want more energy vs. more sex or sleep. There's also a sherriff's department in Missouri that's looking for volunteers for their "Wet Lab".
Shaw aced this week's "You're killin me, Shaws" on hump day, and we discovered that silly walks burn as much, if not more, calories than jogging! Also, single men apparently don't wash their sheets very often.
Gross.
On Thursday morning, we found out that tea bags contain the DNA of over 400 different insect species, and we learned about FOSY. The fear of saying yes. Plus, did a Turkish model have the worst first kiss EVER?
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Merry New Year!!!!!
Hopefully the holidays treated you well and you're ready for another year of WTF????
We kicked the week off with a list of things to look forward to in the month of January, and we recapped the most common resolutions that people made this year and talked about our own New Year's resolutions.
Shaw said he wanted to drink more water, which is apparently a REALLY good idea if you want to live longer & look better.
We talked about the Michigan QB's dad touching his son's gilfriend's butt. Make sense? And Shaw actually knew this week's movie clip from "You're Killin' Me, Shaws".
We had a legit maniac on Wednesday for our "Karen of the Day"....a bike lane LUNATIC from San Fran. What are some uncommon things that we should normalize? Discussed that on Wednesday morning, and we talked about a man named Mr. Packer, who is trying to get into the Packer Fan Hall of Fame.
Do you put potatoes in your socks when you have the flu? It's apparently the latest TikTok trend! Shared a great story about a little pooch that went missing on Christmas, but has since returned to it's owners safe & sound.
According to a recent survey, 42% of people sleep with stuffed animals in bed. And of course, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week to finish 2022 for the Morning Sickness!
Brian's out next week, and Jean & Shaw will both be out the following week, so we won't be back at full strength until the new year, but we stuffed this week with all sorts of goodies, including "The Monday Morning Throwback", and more Christmas cards for Scott Robert Shaw.
Send yours to:
Scott Robert Shaw/Operation Holly Jolly
201 State St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
We talked about how long the average person leaves a dirty dish in the sink before cleaning it, and Brian revealed a MAJOR marriage issue at his house when it comes to loading the dishwasher.
Plus, we went over the annual report for how much it would cost to buy all the things in the "12 Days of Christmas" song. We discussed some common holiday injuries and how to avoid them.
We found out that being a radio DJ is more stressful than 83% of other jobs out there. Who knew?
And in a continued effort to get Shaw in the Christmas spirit, Brian brought in the Coulee Classic Quartet on Hump Day to sing a few Christmas Carols in studio. They were fan-friggin'-tastic!!!!!!!
Do you have any idea how many pics of you are online? Most people think it's VERY few.
After the recent season of "Survivor" wrapped up, the winner decided to donate the ENTIRE million dollars(after taxes) to the Veterans in Need Foundation.
And on Friday, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Ho Ho Ho! As we got another week closer to Christmas, we did our best to increase Scott Robert Shaw's Christmas Spirit!
He's kind of a Grinch...so we asked our kick-ass Rock listeners to send in Christmas Cards for the little guy & you came through! Keep sending your cards to:
Scott Robert Shaw
201 State St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Our Monday Morning Throwback asked the question, "Xmas movie or not?", and we discovered that Franzia is in the holiday inflatable game!
Plus, could your IBS be caused by something called "Graviy Intolerance"????? This holiday season, Hellman's mayo wants you to mix some mayo with your eggnog(BLECH).
We talked about some of the holiday-related injuries people deal with this time of year, and Shaw aced this week's edition of "You're Killin' me, Shaws". We got a BRAND-NEW version of The Thursday Song thanks to Andy Hughes, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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December is finally here and we ran down a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month. Plus, we took a look back to 2015 in this week's "Monday Morning Throwback" as Brian apologized for being a dink.
We talked about the new Bambi movie from the people behind the upcoming "Winnie The Pooh: Blood & Honey" film. And there's a new TikTok trend involving AC/DC & a frying pan.
A recent poll asked people if their family had a vomit bowl that doubled as a popcorn bowl, and another survey found out that we spend 34 hours of our lives untangling Christmas lights.
We discussed Brian Robinson's BIG hat during the "Friggin' Sports" on Hump Day, and we told you how to score FREE McDonald's for LIFE!
As we flipped the calendar to December, we ran down a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month, and we talked about our favorite holiday candies.
And...we officially started a new campaign to try & get Shaw in the Christmas spirit. Send your Christmas cards to:
Scott Robert Shaw
201 State St.
La Crosse, WI 54601
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Wow! What a crazy busy week we had. LOTS of Thanksgiving stuff as we get ready for the upcoming holiday...including a list of Thanksgiving TV shows & movies to get you ready for next Thursday, a Thanksgiving "Who'd You Rather", and
Plus, Brian recapped his recent bus trip to Rochester for some brewery hopping, and we talked about Lori's bunions during the Monday Morning Throwback.
There's apparently a "temporary" vasectomy out there, and neither Brian nor Shaw wanted anything to do with it.
We talked about the house from "A Christmas Story" being for sale, and like many of you, Jean spent the entire day on the internet on Tuesday, trying to buy tickets for Taylor Swift.
The annual report about the cost of Thanksgiving dinner came out this week, and go figure....it's gonna cost more! We also checked out a poll that asked "When do the holidays start?"
Also, a new poll about gaining weight during the holidays, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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After a week off, Brian was back on Monday and we all had Powerball fever as the jackpot had grown to $2 billion!!!!!
We talked about whether we'd take the immediate payout or the annuity, and we also got to this week's Monday Morning Throwback. Plus, a new "Karen of the Day" who called 911 because of pink BBQ.
Jean wasn't all that thrilled with the new season of Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. Mostly because they were mysteries that are unsolved.
A new "challenge" has made it's way onto the internet. The "Chin Pick-Up" challenge. You try to pick someone up while they're touching your chin. Apparently, it's nearly impossible.
And speaking of the internet, it's newest hero is the rotisserie chicken guy, who ate 40 rotisserie chickens in 40 days.
While Brian was on vacation, Shaw revealed his Thanksgiving plans, and to no one's surprise, Brian wasn't too pleased to hear that Shaw was planning to have lasagna on turkey day.
We discussed which decade of our lives we'd like to experience again, and Shaw whiffed BIG TIME on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws"
Plus, we recapped "The Watcher" and gave you a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Big week leading up to Halloween on Monday. We started things off with an interesting survey about all things paranormal and got to the Monday Morning Throwback!
We got a new tip to help with remembering someone's name, and found out that there may be a Thanksgiving turkey shortage this year. Not to mention, they'll be more expensive. Isn't everything?
Ran down a list of some of the most popular "little white lies" we all tell, and talked about the five health benefits of eating pumpkin. That's when Jean revealed her deep, dark secret!!!!!
A little bit of internet #science determined the scariest horror movie villians, and Shaw aced this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws".
We talked about 2022's worst Halloween candies, and hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Been a week of some serious ups & downs. Brian was out on Monday after going to Lambeau to watch his Patriots LOSE to the Packers. Again.
But, after he returned, we discussed some tips for spotting fake Amazon reviews, and we gave you a list of things to look forward to in the month of October!
Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week, but he had some really good stuff during "Bad News with Happy Music" including a story about the "Stranger Things" Halloween decorations that have gone viral recently, and which city swears the most.
Plus, a rundown of the most popular Halloween costumes for kids, adults, & pets in 2022. We talked about kid who was cheating at chess....A LOT. And we discussed whether they should start putting exercise amounts on food labels that tell you how much exercise you need to burn of the calories in whatever you're eating.
A new "Karen of the Day" is upset about the new "Hocus Pocus" movie, and a brewery in PA recently made an IPA that supposedly pairs well with White Castle. We also talked about the #WitchesOfTikTok & what they think is going to happen to Tom Brady now that he & Gisele are breaking up.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a busy week. No Jean on Monday or Tuesday, but we still had plenty to talk about!
We started you off with the 'Monday Morning Throwback' on "Talk like a Pirate Day"!!!
Brian found a 'job' that's perfect for him, and we discovered how much you're worth on the Dark Web. Plus, a Guinness World Record that Brian thinks he could beat.
The FDA had to warn people this week about the potential dangers of boiling chicken in NyQuil. SMH.
Another week, another GATOR in a Wisconsin body of water. What the hell is going on out there?
A fancy yogurt company is looking to hire someone to move to Iceland to live a "simpler" life, and we also gave you a list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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After a much needed day off on Labor Day Monday, we were back on Tuesday with a discussion about the now-viral Corn Kid, and a bare-knuckle fighter who had an odd celebration after winning a recent fight.
A company in Amsterdam is looking to hire someone who can "puke on command" to help people with their fear of vomitting. We discussed the recent Taylor Hawkins tribute show at Wembley, and we celebrated "National Beer Day" on hump-day!
We talked about some of the ground rules for moving back in with mom & dad, and Shaw happily gave away $70 of Brian's Morning-show money by knowing the movie quote this week during "You're killin' me, Shaws".
We had a couple of crazy stories during "Bad News with Happy Music" on Wednesday, including a giant snapping turtle that washed up dead in a Wisconsin lake, and a woman who faked an injury at the airport to avoid the lines. Even more wild stuff during "Bad News with Happy Music" on Thursday morning, including a guy who supposedly lost his arm in a gator attack & spent three days wandering around a swamp before he finally got rescued, and a woman who has bilked her own mother out of a bunch of money by faking her kidnapping FOUR times!
We celebrated Shaw's birthday on Thursday morning, and talked about an American Chess champ who has offered to play naked after being accused of cheating.
And of course, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! Jean was off for a few days, but Brian & Shaw managed to hold down the fort without burning the building to the ground!
We talked about having an emergency fund, and how $400 used to be the amount you needed, but now it's closer to $1,400!!! Plus, Panera is testing an A-I drive-thru in some of it's stores. What could possibly go wrong?
Tia Sneath from Gundersen Health Systems stopped by to talk about next weekend's "Steppin Out in Pink", and there was a woman who was begging an airline for an "adults-only" flight after dealing with a very loud & annoying child on her flight.
Needless to say, Brian agreed with her.
We talked about the things couples bicker about at home, and we also talked about the division of the chores at home between men & women.
The final "Summer Party Tip" of the year gave you a list of things to do around the state of Wisconsin this Labor Day weekend, and we discussed an LA bar that recently decided to ban anyone under the age of 30 from entering on Friday & Saturday nights.
Plus, a man who was stung over 20,000 times by bees, and a list of things to look forward to in the month of September.
And speaking of lists, another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend
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Another week in the books....one week closer to September...one week closer to the end of the 95 Days of Summer.
We started the week off with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and found out about all the interesting things in Shaw's wallet.
Plus, Tommy Lee finally explained what happened with his infamous Twitter pic. A new scandal rocked the sports world this week...known as "Bag Gate".
We discussed the amount of germs on your kid's backpack, and our "Summer Party Tip" dealt with partying on a budget.
Apparently, getting gored by a bull just isn't enough anymore, as someone was recently gored by a FLAMING bull.
We discussed come of the recent Tik Tok trends, like the "Boyfriend Haul", and gave you a new list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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After playing hooky last Friday, we found out what happened to Jean. Needless to say, it sounds painful. We also got to the Monday Morning Throwback and tried to decipher what the very LOUD Karen was saying in a recent viral video.
We talked about the upcoming 5FDP & Brantley Gilbert tour, and Shaw shared a story about a poor guy with a water bottle stuck up his ass. Speaking of Shaw, he whiffed again on this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws"(it was Dreamcatcher), and he also had a story about couple who got busted having sex on a ferris wheel. Who hasn't?
Our "Summer Party Tip" this week was less about us and all about YOU! We wanted your opinion on what was the best part of a summer party/BBQ. We got some safety tips from a burglar, and Brian filled in for Shaw on Thursday for "Bad News with Happy Music". He had a couple of interesting stories about the Loch Ness monster, a disappointed DoorDash customer, and a gator waiting outside of a guy's house on the first day of school.
And of course, we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend
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What a week. Jean was back from vacation and we started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback and discussed the "Two-Two-Two Rule" for a happy marriage.
Plus, Aaron Rodgers was on Barstool's "Pardon My Take" and it kinda took a strange turn. Casper mattress is looking for a professional napper, and we found out about a man who can supposedly "taste" names.
Do you kill every plant you bring into your house? You are DEFINITELY not alone. This week's "Summer Party Tip" dealt with themed-parties, and we talked about an interesting survey on sleep and what we'd give up for a perfect month of sleep.
Also, a man was assaulted with a raw steak, and a brawl erupted at a funeral!
We asked if your partner's driving makes you nervous, and we hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse!
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The final month of the 95 Days of Summer kicked things off this week and we ran down a list of things to look forward to in the upcoming month.
Plus, the Monday Morning Throwback took us to 2016 when Shaw dropped the now-famous, "Pampers Ja-BlowMe" quote.
We talked about a Canadian candy company that's looking for a "Chief Candy Officer", and Brian recapped Ric Flair's final match.
There was an interesting survey about our lottery habits after someone in IL won the $1billion Mega-Millions jackpot last Friday.
Are there celebrities that you hate for no good reason? They might be on this list we discussed. Plus, Brian shared some of the party-hosting tips he's learned over the years for this week's "Summer Party Tip", and Shaw had some news about Oktoberfest in Germany being back, which led Brian to discuss the teufelsrad!!!!!
We also had a story about a guy in jail who did some serious MacGuyver shit to bust out, and hooked you up with a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Another busy week on the Sickness kicked off with the Monday Morning Throwback from 2016. We also celebrated "National Wine & Cheese" day!
We had a real doozy during "Bad News with Happy Music" on Tuesday morning about a guy who wanted to warn the government about a battle between dragons & aliens.
Are you having trouble gripping jars? It could be a sign that you are DYING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plus, we discussed a list of "Unspoken Neighbor Etiquette Rules"
No Shaw on Wednesday, so Jean filled in for "You're Killin' me, Shaws" and actually scored a victory! We hooked you up with a new "Summer Party Tip" and we talked about "National Chili Dog" day on Thursday, and had another great story during "Bad News with Happy Music" about a dolphin that has been biting people.
There was also a former strip club outside of Milwaukee that's been turned into a Christian school!
And we gave you a new list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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A very hot week all across the country gave us a ton of stuff to talk about this week. We started things with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and talked about going commando to beat the heat.
Plus, the results of a study about safe drinking amounts were extremely laughable. There was also a story about getting a custom action figure that looks just like you!
More heat stuff later in the week, including the new "Summer Party Tip" with some ways to battle the higher temps. And can heat cause diarrhea? Yes, it can.
Jean talked about going down the wormhole of the Stranger Things posters, and we found out about the upcoming Manti Te'o documentary. Not to mention the OnlyFans couple who bought a sex doll that looks just like the wife.
Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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After ten days off thanks to the 4th of July holiday & a bout with Covid, Brian was back this week and he found out about Shaw's gator story on Monday. We also examined a recent survey that found 62% of people find it "socially acceptable" to eat dip with a spoon.
We had another drunk, racist Karen harassing a guy who was just standing outside of his own house, and Brian discussed his recent binge-session with "The Boys" on Prime.
Plus, a very JUICY story about NY Jets QB Zach Wilson, who allegedly slept with his mom's best friend. #Giggity
We talked about National French Fry Day on Wednesday, and Shaw whiffed again on "You're Killin' me, Shaws". There was a new "Summer Party Tip" on Hump Day, and we discussed the recent issue of "Gatekeeping"
Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Learned something new this week. Trees fight crime!
No, seriously! The City of La Crosse wants to spend almost $1million to plant trees in the downtown area to help fight crime.
We also got to all your favorites like the Monday Morning Throwback, the Summer Party Tip, and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
Plus, we talked about the haunted Bass Pro Shop, discussed the new "Snowflake Mountain" show on Netflix, and went over a list of grocery-shopping tips for a 19 year-old who just moved into her first apartment.
Also, a crazy story about British soldiers engaging in orgies, and an interesting "Did You Know" fact about pepperonis.
Wednesday was "Onion Ring Day" and also "No Panties Day", and we also had a list of benefits for drinking pickle juice.
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What a wild week we had! Crazy weather, Shaw gone most of the week, the animal kingdom running wild, and all your weekly favorites like "The Monday Morning Throwback", the "Summer Party Tip", and a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
Brian got all caught-up on Stranger Things and is now eagerly awaiting the series finale in early July, and we got to some Father's Day stats & info in anticipation of the big day this Sunday.
Would you allow 100 cockroaches to be set free in your house for $2,000??? Well, a pest-control company in North Carolina might be looking for you!
An elephant added insult to injury when it killed a woman in and then showed up at her funeral and tossed her in the air!
We found out who's got the LOUDEST PENIS in the world, and it's not your Uncle.
A new study found that sleeping in bed with your significant other has some seriously positive effects on your overall health, and we hooked you up with a list of summer side-hustles that you can do online to earn a few extra shillings.
Jean stood in for Shaw this week for "You're killin' me, Shaws" and didn't do so well, and we hooked you up with some tips on how to become a morning person. Plus, a new list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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What a week! We started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and Shaw recapped his weekend spent in a bar with a bunch of crazy children.
Plus, we found out that you're at a much greater risk for health problems if you're over 5' 9" tall.
There was the story about a #FloridaMan who's groin was injured after he rear-ended a Fed Ex truck while receiving "mouth-love', and an interesting study being conducted in the UK on the effectiveness of a four-day work week.
Plus, a guy stole a jet ski...but didn't know how to operate it, and he didn't know how to swim. Another guy was stealing avocados with a truck full of drugs.
Shaw aced this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws" and we gave you another "Summer Party Tip"! Also, we discussed staying anonymous after winning the lottery.
Brian asked Shaw to describe him in one word, and Shaw came back with an ALL-TIMER! He was just trying to talk about being an optimist.
And we hooked you up with another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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A very busy week!!! We were off on Monday for the Memorial Day holiday, but got right into it on Tuesday with great news for dudes who are still rockin' the dad bod this year. Plus, a sad story about a bullied kid...but with a silver lining.
We talked about a new Mt. Dew flavor that might be popping up in stores later this summer, and we had Terry Bauer in the studio to talk about this summer's "Moon Tunes" at Riverside Park!
Plus, we gave you a list of things to look forward to in the month of June since we flipped the page in the calendar, and Shaw scored BIG TIME with "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week.
We had our first "Summer Party Tip" of the year, and a crazy story about Don Mattingly's kid getting white-boy wasted on White Claws & Four Lokos.
Also, a list of grammar offenses that the grammar nazis can't stand, and a list of three things to do in around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week started out great. Then it got real dark.
We did our best to keep things light on the show and stay the course. We started the week talking about the "Hanger challenge" on Tik Tok, and hooked you up with the Monday Morning Throwback.
We had a few crazy stories during "Bad News with Happy Music" on Tuesday, including a guy who invented a dog "zapper" for his neighbor's dog, an 83 year-old priest who now does porn, and a military man who soiled his lederhosen.
Plus, a vegan dog food company from the UK is trying to pay someone to eat nothing but their dog food for an entire week. So, we tried to determine what everyone's "number" was to consume dog food.
We also found out that the motel in Indiana where Casey & Vicky White stayed is now becoming a tourist attraction.
Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week, pushing next week's jackpot to $50! And we discussed the team-up between Kwik Trip & Festival Foods!
We celebrated "National Wine Day", and we called Kristy Nix in the front office to talk with her about an H.R. quiz that's gone viral.
Plus, some tips for saving money on gas this Memorial Day weekend, and a list of things to do in & around La Crosse!
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EXTREMELY busy this week. Lots going on. We recapped Big Bikes for Little Tikes on Monday morning, and we also got to the "Monday Morning Throwback", and tried to determine what is considered "walking distance".
Did you know that the average American gets 26 spam calls & 11 spam texts EVERY week? We didn't know it was that high. We talked about Amber Heard blaming Johnny Depp's dog for shitting the bed, and news dropped this week that Ric Flair would be wrestling in his final match later this summer.
WOOOOOOO!
Plus, an interesting discussion about things that are considered "traditionally masculine" that men actually can't stand. Brian talked about his Vanilla Ice dollar, even though nobody cared, and Shaw aced this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws".
What job would you give your clone if you had one? We asked that question this week...and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Goodbye, winter....hello, summer! We completely skipped spring & went into the swassy temps this week.
Ugh.
We kicked things off with an interesting study about prolonging your life by only eating during the daylight hours. Plus, the story about the parents who let their six year-old son run a full marathon.
We talked about who's responsibility it is to put the grocery store divider on the conveyor belt, and we had some "unwritten" rules for men.
We talked to Kayla Carroll, the mother of Rhett, our Big Bikes kid.
And we discovered that if you can actually stay off social media for just one week, it could drastically improve your life. Good luck with that.
We talked about actor James Cromwell gluing himself to a Starbucks counter...and we had a couple of great stories during "Bad News with Happy Music" on Wednesday...one was a woman who threw a bucket of pee on her neighbor in the trailer park..and the other was about some wedding photos that got some unwanted editing.
Plus, we asked if you'd share a toothbrush with your significant other, and we gave you another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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A LOT going on this week, with Mother's Day coming up...we had May the 4th, Cinco de Mayo, and on Monday, we gave you a spoiler-free recap of the final seven episodes of Ozark.
But, if you'd like to hear our spoiler-FILLED recap, click here.
Also on Monday, we took a look back to 2011 with our Monday Morning Throwback, when the "air sex championships" were coming to Milwaukee.
Monday was our first interview with a mental health professional for Mental Health Awareness month. We talked with Kelly Neve from Gundersen Health System about chemical dependency, and you can hear that interview in it's entirety here.
There was a great story this week about a guy who spent six years growing a new penis on his arm, and we gave you a list of Mother's Day gifts she'll actually want.
A couple of polls on Wednesday, including one about the most frustrating thing you deal with at work(it's emails), and another about how horny older women really are.
Shaw aced the movie quote this week for "You're killin' me, Shaws"(Coming to America), and we gave you a list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback, and a recent survey that found 14% of men wanted a urinal in their house.
We talked to Tia from Gundersen Health about this September's "Steppin' Out In Pink" event. And we had a crazy story about horse & jockey BOTH testing positive for meth.
Shaw actually figured out the movie this week for "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we discussed a list of dating red/green flags. We also asked, "At what age are kids the biggest jerks"?
Plus, some interesting stats on Covid in America, a survey about futuristic technology, and "National Superhero Day" on Thursday. Who's your favorite superhero?
On Friday, we hooked you up with another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend, and found out it's actually SEVEN hours of sleep for an ideal night's rest.
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This week, we had a local story go viral...and she happened to be a 2013 Rock Calendar girl! Welcome to "Poundtown"!
We also started the week with Tax day, and we talked about a haunted Easter egg hunt in Michigan.
Shortly after Easter, it was 4/20, and we discussed a recent ranking of the average penis size of 86 countries. Needless to say, the US didn't fare too well.
We also tried to determine "What is classic rock", and we got to the story about the new Mayor of Milwaukee extending an olive branch to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN.
We ran down the list of the "Fasties", a fast-food award list from Thrillist.com, and gave you some stats & info on Earth Day!
Plus, another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, Brian was out on Monday, recovering from his beer fest bus trip to the cities over the weekend, which he recapped on Tuesday.
We also discovered a very funny YouTube montage of all the non-words from Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal" mashed-up into :14 of goodness.
We talked about some backyard improvements you could do to make your neighbors jealous, and had another "Karen of the Day". This time around, she was stealing $70 water bottles.
Plus, a disturbing story about helping men with premature ejaculation issues by zapping their genitals with electricity. Jean talked about her Wordle habits after we discovered a recent survey that found 16% of Wordle players do it on the toilet.
There was a divorce attorney who was catching heat on the internet after a list of the top five jobs that could lead to a messy divorce.
Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week, and Zack scored $70 of Brian's Morning-show money, and then on Thursday, while talking about the easiest money we've ever earned, Shaw opened up his vault and told us a couple of secrets from his past.
We also hooked you up with another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we started with the JV team of Brian & Brad, then Shaw returned from his brief vacation in the Ozarks, and finally, Jean showed up after a week in Flor-Abama
We had the Monday Morning Throwback from 2015, when we talked about using mayo instead of butter for our grilled cheese sammiches. Plus, we discussed that great footage of a very young Prince from a Minneapolis TV station that found it's way onto the internet this week.
We talked about the most & least healthy states in America, and also discussed a recent study on walking. Maybe the two are related?
Jeremiah from Explore La Crosse stopped by on Wednesday to talk about the upcoming Beer, Wine & Cheese Fest on Saturday, April 23rd, and Shaw actually knew this week's movie quote for "You're killin' me, Shaws". Did you hear about the Yellowstone "Inheritance Pass"????
Plus, two stories about #FloridaWomen in Wednesday's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music". And of course, some stats & info on "National Beer Day", and another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Goodbye, March. Hello, April!
We started the week with two major stories: the death of Taylor Hawkins, and the Chris Rock/Will Smith Oscars slap.
We also got to the Monday Morning Throwback and had a new "Karen of the Day"!
Brian wanted some open & honest criticism from Shaw & Jean, and we discussed working in a pet-friendly environment.
Plus, a GREAT story about a British soldier who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean by himself to raise money for charity.
Do women have smellier feet than men? Apparently, Proctor & Gamble think so.
Brian ran down a list of his "Top Ten Bruce Willis Movies" after the sad news about Bruce being diagnosed with aphasia.
On Friday, we hooked you up with a list of things to look forward to in the month of April, and gave you another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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We started this week off with a recap of the first weekend of March Madness & found out what happens when someone dies on an airplane.
Brian had an interesting dream about Phil Collins that he felt compelled to share, and we discussed a list of "lost skills".
There was list about being an empty-nester, and Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws", even though he recognized the voice of the actor.
Kahya Fox from Habitat For Humanity stopped by on Thursday to talk about their upcoming "Neighbor's Day" on 4/23, and we learned about the "5-4-3-2-1" method of dealing with stress.
Brian & Jean got into it when talking about Brittney Griner, and things got really weird when Brian started talking about how he deals with stress.
On Friday, Brian wasn't all that excited to find out that drinking two/three cups of coffee every day can add years to your life, and we gave you a list of things to do around La Crosse this weekend.
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The weather this week was definitely a sign that Spring is almost here!
We kicked things off on Monday with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and discussed some March Madness stats & info.
Mike Tyson is selling gummies...and they're shaped like ears.
We talked about our Spring-cleaning checklists, and found out that apparently, 10,000 steps is no longer the goal. In fact, it's less!
No Shaw for most of the week, so we played "You're killin' me, Jeans" on Wednesday instead.
St. Paddy's Day was on Thursday, and we talked about people's lucky charms, and the Irish delicacies that people prefer.
Had a GREAT story during "Good News with Slayer" about a guy who returned a WWII bomber jacket to it's original owner after 60 years.
We had a list of reasons why you should take a nap this weekend, and of course, we gave you another list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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What a week! We kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and we talked about another Wordle spin-off called "Heardle" that is designed for music lovers!
We had Shelly from the Hunger Task Force of La Crosse in studio to talk about the St. Paddy's Day .01k, and during the "Good News with Slayer" on Tuesday, we talked about an uplifting hotline run by some kids!
We got over the hump on Wednesday by figuring out what our names mean on "Discover What Your Name Means" day...and Shaw once again aced "You're killin' me, Shaws"
Does the first body part you wash in the shower say something about your personality? Apparently, a lifestyle "expert" thinks so.....and NASA is going to start figuring out the logistics of having sex in space.
We talked about Ranch dressing on "National Ranch Day", and Adam Palm stopped by with some new tunes. Also, 2/3rds of Americans refuse to poop at work. Who knew?
Plus, another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we said goodbye to February & HELLO!!!! to the month of March.
We started you off with the Monday Morning Throwback and a list of the most beautiful states in America.
We also gave you a rundown of things to look forward to in March and got some news on a possible sequel to "Beetlejuice".
A friend of Brian's asked for some advice on a recent situation during a hotel stay, and Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws".
We found out that the blankets on your couch are NASTY AF...and we discussed the massive failure on "Wheel of Fortune" earlier this week.
Plus, a list of the best mac-n-cheese brands, and we talked about Girl Scout cookies with Sally Eagan!
On Friday, we chose between "smart & sad or dumb & happy", and we hooked you up with a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Kicked off the week on Presidents Day with the "Monday Morning Throwback", and a great story about Norm's bar tab from "Cheers".
Yeah, somebody did their best to figure it out.
Tuesday was "National Margarita Day" and we had a list of the best margarita mixes at the store, and the best margaritas at chain restaurants.
And of course, there was that HILARIOUS story about the two dudes in northern MN who had some trouble while ice fishing.
On Wednesday, we discussed a recent survey about our laundry habits, and had a story about cute kid with "uncombable hair". Shaw once again scored a victory with "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we talked about the upcoming "Slap Fighting" championships.
There was a list of the "Best rock music videos" that we discussed, and we took a look at the panchakarma cleanse that Aaron Rodgers recently completed.
On Friday, we found out about an interesting job that's looking to pay someone to smell dog poop...and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around la crosse this weekend.
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This week, just like every other week, we kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" and since it was Valentine's Day, we also hooked you up with some V-Day stats.
On Tuesday, we gave you some tips on how to get your tax refund faster than everybody else. Plus, we found out that your car has more germs than your toilet.
Nasty.
We also talked to Kerry Gloede about the upcoming Polar Plunge!
On Workforce Wednesday, we got some good news about the upcoming sequel to "A Christmas Story", and Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws". Plus, Brian ranted about the Oscars and the movies that are up for awards.
On Thursday, we examined the results of a new poll about the keys to a happy marriage. Then on Friday, we wrapped up the work week with a list of foods to eat if you're hungry before bed, some stats for "National Drink Wine Day", and another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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We kicked the week off with an absolutely GREAT story about an old farmer in Canada who saved a few people during a recent blizzard. Plus, the Monday Morning Throwback took us back to 2016 when we were talking about Super Bowl party food stats.
We also had a list of tips for helping a partner who snores.
Miller 64 has a new contest that asks "Which number is smaller?"...and we talked about a three-second workout!
Plus, we had Jay from the La Crosse Center along with Amy from La Crosse Local in studio to talk about this weekend's "Winter Roots Festival". Shaw attempted to put his foot behind his head, and apparently we've been buttering our bread incorrectly all these years.
We dished out some V-Day stats & info, and we gave you a list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we kicked things off with the "Monday Morning Throwback" in honor of the Winter Olympics getting started, and some sad news for Wordle fans as the crazy-popular word game had been sold to the NY Times and would likely no longer be free!
Plus, some things to look forward to in the month of February, along with a sad statement about our DIY skills.
Groundhog Day on Wednesday and we talked about some other movies with the same premise. And Shaw whiffed again on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws"....not only did he not get the movie quote, but apparently he's never seen or HEARD of the Chris Farley classic, "Black Sheep".
We had a crazy story about a 40 person brawl at a Golden Corral over steak....and we gave you some happiness "hacks" you can do on your commute to work.
Plus, some interesting facts about the Winter Olympics, one of the NASTIEST stories EVER, and a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we kicked things off on National Compliment Day with the Monday Morning Throwback. A dude with a broken penis.
OUCH
We also argued about our favorite Girl Scout cookies and discussed a recent study that revealed drinking red wine might help keep you from getting the 'Rona.
Plus, a list of some Wordle spin-offs you might wanna try, and Shaw aced it again on "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday. We had a creepy story during "Bad News with Happy Music" about used sex dolls for sale, and another creepy story about a guy who donates sperm in the back of his van.
And, a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Our Monday Morning Throwback this week took us back to 2011 when we talked to Dave Hester from "Storage Wars" on A&E.
We also found out that Americans waste an average of two hours a day doing nothing productive.
That's it?
Plus, Brian and Jean discovered Wordle and gave you some tips on how to get a better score.
We asked if you preferred to eat full meals or snacking all day, and we had another Karen of the Day who got pissed that her Taco Bell closed at 4am and refused to serve her at 4:03am.
Shaw royally failed at "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday, and on Thursday we talked to Dave Moody, the lead singer of Hairball.
Plus, the impact that the #BettyWhiteChallenge had this week, and we gave you another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week started out with the Monday Morning Throwback, and the latest Tik Tok "challenge". We also had a story about a guy who got busted with drugs in his pants, but claimed the pants belonged to someone else. Unfortunately, that "someone else" was a foot shorter than the guy....which prompted Brian to challenge Shaw to a pants-swap.
We talked about each team's odds to win the Super Bowl as we get ready for Wild Card weekend. And Brian went on a rant about the Bonnaroo lineup. Shaw whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week, so the jackpot is up to $20 for next week.
Brian & Shaw eventually did try on each other's pants on Wednesday, and we had a list of some bad survival tips on Thursday morning.
Plus, another list of things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week kicked off the new year, but first, we took a look back at 2013 with our "Monday Morning Throwback". We also shared an incredible story of a man who was kidnapped as a child and drew a map of his village from memory and was eventually reunited with his family, THIRTY YEARS LATER!
Plus, some universally agreed upon "dick moves", and a story about kid that got left "Home Alone" on purpose. Plus, we asked if you preferred being too hot or too cold, and we talked about the girl who made bank selling her farts in jars, until she had a health scare & had to shut down production.
We discussed a list of the best diets to try & lose some weight, and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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HO HO HO!!!!
Christmas is just DAYS away, and in the final week we'll all be together, we talked a LOT about the upcoming holiday!
We started things off with a discussion about Christmas movies, and our Monday Morning Throwback from 2013 was a Christmas-tree edition of "Fact or Bullcrap".
We talked about who to tip during the holidays and how much....and also talked about what kind of gifts to give to a holiday party host.
A recent Tik Tok brought to light that many Americans aren't wiping properly, and there was also that story about a woman making serious bank by selling her farts in jars.
10% of us get injured putting up the Christmas tree....mostly due to alcohol. And we talked about our favorite Christmas cookies.
Plus, some of the movies & TV shows we're looking forward to seeing in 2022, and a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Jean was out most of the week, but Brian & Shaw held down the fort with a lengthy "Boy's Club"!
We kicked things off on Monday with the Monday Morning Throwback, and had another "one in a million" incident where some guy ended up with something up his ass that doesn't belong there.
Plus, a simple way to increase the adult activity in your bedroom!
Lots of holiday stuff this week, including some interesting facts about your favorite Christmas movies, and Brian's "Top Five Christmas Movies".
Shaw scored AGAIN during "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Workforce Wednesday, and we talked about the world's largest pot brownie on "National Brownie Day".
Plus, five tips for keeping your spending in check during the holidays, and another three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we said goodbye to Movember, and HELLO to December.
We kicked off the week with some Cyber Monday stats & info, and Brian recapped his Thanksgiving visit to Shaw's house!
We also talked about the best Seinfeld episodes of all time, and Jeremiah from "Explore La Crosse" stopped by to talk about the upcoming "Frothbite" event.
There was a list of things to look forward to in December, and there was also a story about a webcam model that accidentally shot herself in the crotch.
On Thursday, we discussed what it would cost to buy all the shit from the "12 Days of Christmas" this year, and found out what kind of injuries the "Wet Bandits" would have actually sustained during their encounter with Kevin in "Home Alone".
We had a great story about a guy who ran a "Dick A Day" for Movember, and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we talked a LOT about Thanksgiving, including a list of our favorite side dishes, and a discussion about banning unvaccinated relatives from the Thanksgiving dinner.
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, and a new online calculator to determine how long it takes Elon Musk to earn your annual salary.
We had a story about a Karen in Minnesota that was VERY upset at a performance of "A Christmas Carol"...and we talked to Phil from Wayland about their upcoming "Holiday Soiree" at The Main.
We talked about the upcoming Harry Potter reunion on HBOMax, and Shaw got a layup for "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week, costing Brian another $10 of his Morning-Show money.
We also got a strange request for some Traveling Wilburys, and gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This is the week that winter reared it's ugly head with much cooler temperatures and some flurries!
We started things off on "Tongue Twister Day" with the Monday Morning Throwback and a couple of lunatics who attacked a cookie store owner in Oregon.
We talked about some of the purchases that people regret making during the pandemic, and talked about the shortage of Thanksgiving items at your grocery store.
Shaw whiffed again on "You're killin' me, Shaws", costing Brian $20 of his Morning-Show money.
There was also the story about a brothel that is offering free sex in exchange for getting the vaccination, and Brian got a chance to sing the "Diarrhea Song" thanks to a marathon runner who had some issues.
Plus, a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend....and a visit from the "Toys for Tots" people.
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Welcome to November! Halloween is over & our sights are set on all that turkey!
We kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback and some things to look forward to in the month of November.
We talked about our least favorite Thanksgiving foods and discussed whether it's "THIS weekend" or "NEXT weekend".
Plus, Jean filled in for Shaw on Wednesday for a round of "You're killin' me, Jeans", and we also talked to Kristy from Gundersen Health System about their "All Of Us" campaign.
We had a list of things that are universally hated, and gave you some things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Busy week as Brian returned from vacation. We started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback and a list of the top gadgets we want for the holidays this year.
Our friends from Great River United Way stopped by to talk about their annual campaign on Tuesday, and we had a story about a guy who found a loophole that allowed him to enjoy "free" food for the last seven years at a Six Flags by his work.
Plus, we found out that getting interrupted at work is apparently good for morale.
And Shaw admitted that he doesn't believe in ANYTHING paranormal when we asked the question, "Do you belive in ghosts?"
Brian talked about what he'd do if he was the fan who had Tom Brady's 600th touchdown ball, and he also admitted that he used to eat Pop Tarts in a very strange way during a discussion about a woman's lawsuit against Pop Tarts.
We got to a ton of Halloween stuff on Thursday...candy, movies, etc.
And we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend on Friday!
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Getting back to reality after Oktoberfest weekend is always so damn difficult. We started off with the Monday Morning Throwback and some signs you should spend more time with your spouse.
Brian recapped his Oktoberfest, and we also talked to Brody from Great River Harley-Davidson about Brian's recent Road Glide test ride.
Shaw was stellar for this week's installment of "You're killin' me, Shaws" and we played "Where I'm From vs. Where I Live".
There's apparently a petition to take some of the kills out of the upcoming "Halloween Kills" movie, and there was a guy who knew exactly what he wanted to buy if he'd won the massive Powerball jackpot.
Plus, we told Shaw about Wikifeet, and got to a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week on the Morning Sickness, we were VERY Oktoberfest-centric with the annual celebration returning after a year off due to Covid.
Our Monday Morning Throwback was an Oktoberfest edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" from several years ago, and we polled our listeners to find out what's their favorite thing about Oktoberfest.
Brody from Great River Harley-Davidson joined us on Tuesday to recap Brian's recent test rides. And we also talked about some things that used to be great but kinda suck now.
We got over the hump on Workforce Wednesday with a list of the deals for "National Coffee Day", and Shaw was able to figure out the movie during "You're killin' me, Shaws".
There was a great story about guy who had his car & dog stolen, but was able to get both of them back, and a very strange story about elected officials in Kentucky.
Because we were broadcasting live from the State Room on Friday morning, we got to our Oktoberfest edition of "Three things to do" on Thursday, along with a list of the ten things that would make us IMMEDIATELY switch hotels.
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This week was filled with dip discussions & poop stories.
We started off on Monday with the Monday Morning Throwback & Brian's recap of his trip to Iowa for the Dropkick Murphys & Mighty Mighty Bosstones show.
We also found out that most Americans don't think they can randomly do ten push-ups! How sad!
On a brighter note, we talked to Brian Sime from Holmen about the 5th Annual "Kevin's Legacy Color Run for Kindness 5k"
Speaking of poop, there was a list of 10 cereals that will help you "make" in the morning....and there was a story during "Bad News with Happy Music" about a guy who had his pee & poo reversed. You gotta hear it!
We discussed our favorite dips, and Shaw completely whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" this week. We talked about the unusual things we do in the bathroom, and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback and talked to our bike winner for the 95 Days of Summer, Brian Woods!
Plus, we talked about the best time to purchase flights for the holidays, and discussed a few signs you should turn down a job offer.
Speaking of holidays, Halloween is right around the corner, and Hidden Valley Ranch has treat-sized HVR that you can hand out to all the trick-or-treaters in your 'hood.
Shaw scored big points by figuring out this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws"(RIP, Norm).
And we polled our listeners to see how many spots in line one person can save.
On Thursday, Brian discovered the song "Fancy Like" and it didn't go well....but, he did find another talking parrot that helped ease his pain.
And on Friday, we talked about what kind of "pumpkin spice" garbage people are Googling, and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we finished up the Rock Stops, and got to our final "Summer Party Tip" of the year.
We also talked to Heather from the Coulee Region Humane Society about September 17th's "Rounds For Rescues"!
Plus, some signs that you're underpaid at work, and a great prank pulled on a school board meeting in Virginia.
Shaw failed MASSIVELY with this week's "You're Killin' Me, Shaws", but the money ended up in the Rock Foundation, so at least it went to a good cause.
There was apparently ANOTHER guy who thought it would be a good idea to shove a live eel up his ass to cure his constipation. It didn't, FYI.
Also, 64% of Americans do THIS when they go grocery shopping...and we talked to Sean from Smile Empty Soul!
Plus, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Had a bunch of guests in the studio & on the phone this week...and we kicked things off with some helpful tips for back-to-school parents. Plus, who beat out Metallica & Slayer to make the list of the most popular band tees?
Then....Shaw had a story about a guy who stuck six kidney beans in his wiener. YIKES.
Brian talked about his nose-blowing habits, and we had a great story about a kid who's raised almost a million dollars by sleeping in his tent every night!
We discussed supper clubs during this week's "Summer Party Tip", and Shaw was able to ace this week's "Killin' me, Shaws"
Plus, we found out how many actual productive hours we have during an 8-hour work day, and gave you another list of "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"!
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This week, we kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback thanks to the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston, and we also had a list of the things we learned from the Summer Olympics.
Plus, a mom who thought it would be a good idea to bring "Bigfoot" to her kid's birthday party(it wasn't a good idea), and another Karen couldn't help herself. She just HAD to tell her neighbor how much she disliked a Tigger flag.
We also had a new "Summer Party Tip", and Shaw struggled with this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws". We talked about Thursday's "Field of Dreams" game in Dyersville, and also discussed the most important second language.
And to wrap things up on a Friday the 13th, we talked about some common superstitions & where they come from, and of course, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we kicked things off with our Monday Morning Throwback on the 40th Anniversary of MTV! Plus, a list of some things to look forward to in the month of August.
With Lollapalooza last weekend, we ran through some signs that you're at a BAD music festival, and we also discussed some beers that are going to be "retired" in the near future. So stock up!
Tuesday was "Grab Some Nuts Day", so we had some facts about nuts.
On Wednesday, we gave you some hangover cures for our "Summer Party Tip" and Shaw aced "You're killin' me, Shaws" to save Brian from paying out. Plus, they finally made a golf date!
We also had a great story about a single mom who needed a little bit of help and got a LOT of help instead.
We hooked you up with a list of fun facts about underwear on "National Underwear Day", and on Friday, we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we had several guests on the show, including some of the gals from Rod's Ride-On Powersports to talk about this weekend's 19th Annual Chad Erickson Memorial Thunder Ride. We also spoke to Shannon from Catholic Charities about their Back2School program!
We started the week with the Monday Morning Throwback, featuring our former news-dude & current Mayor of La Crosse, Mitch Reynolds.
We also talked about some foods that put us in a good mood, and Shaw revealed to Brian that he's been secretly golfing with him!!!!
And speaking of Shaw, he used that big brain to correctly guess the movie quote on this week's edition of "You're killin' me, Shaws". We also gave you another "Summer Party Tip" and we talked about some cover songs that might be better than the original versions.
Plus, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we had not one, but TWO stories about teeth. The first one was a creepy way to remember a loved one, the other story was another example of the stupidity in this world.
We also celebrated "National French Fry Day" by asking what's your favorite kinda fry?
Plus, a story about a mom who makes quite a bit of money farting on the internet. Our "Summer Party Tip" this week was Brian's road trip playlist. And Brian also talked about the time he saw Cake at Winona State University.
We had a list of things you DON'T want to say at a wedding, and talked about the top cities to live in the US. Also, some "experts" no longer want to refer to them as "shark attacks"...they prefer something nicer.
Also, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Our busy week included a flip on the ol' calendar from June to July!
In honor of the new month, we gave you a few things to look forward to in the month of July, and our "Summer Party Tip" listed a few outdoor drinking games you might want to include in your next backyard bash!
Plus, the Monday Morning Throwback dealt with a chip that you swallow that contains all your passwords & medical info.
We ran down a list of creepy kids in horror movies, and talked about the two dudes who recreated the mini-bike ride from "Dumb & Dumber". Plus, Shaw aced "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday, and we talked about some glamorized careers that really aren't all that great.
Plus, what the hell is "Bread Steak"???? We ran down some stats & info on the 4th of July, and gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Hell of a week! The heat finally relented on Monday with highs in the 70's, and we actually got a little bit of rain.
We started the week with a look at Metallica's lyrics, and we talked to Tia Sneath from Gundersen about "Steppin' Out In Pink"!
Summer officially started this past Sunday, so we had some summer facts and a new "Summer Party Tip" on Wednesday.
There was also that story about the drowning sex doll.
Jimmy Heiderscheit came by to talk about The Homeland Conspiracy's album release party, and we had a great story about the Gin Blossoms taking on a troll on Twitter.
Plus, we discussed which age range was the "best years of your life", and gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we started off with our "Monday Morning Throwback" thanks to the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe in Preston. We threw it back to 2014, when we learned about a guy who was OBSESSED with bangin' inflatable pool toys.
Plus, we talked about a recent survey that found out a bunch of people think Niagara Falls is in Iceland.
Yeah.
We also signed the Change.org petition to get Jeff Bezos to purchase & EAT the Mona Lisa.
A couple of lists on Tuesday, including the "Top things you don't want to hear your kid say after their first year of college," and "The things you shouldn't have in your house after you turn 30".
Our "Summer Party Tip" gave you some advice for battling mosquitos, and the phones were down AGAIN this week when we tried to play "You're killin' me, Shaws" thanks to GECU, but Shaw still figured out it was "Ghostbusters 2"!!!
We ran down a list of the "Worst TV & Movie dads" on Thursday, and we learned that one in three people are hiding a sexual fantasy/kink from their current partner.
Plus, we interviewed Daughtry on Thursday and gave you three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend on Friday morning!
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This week, we got a nice voicemail from Doc early on, and we talked about which decade had the BEST music.
Hint - It's the 80's.
We also discussed what you'd do if you found a hair in your food at a restaurant, and talked about a list of the "Greatest Guitar Riffs" of all time.
Jeff Bezos is going to space on his own rocketship, so we came up with a few other vanity projects he could spend his billions on.
We got to a new "Summer Party Tip" on Wednesday, and Shaw completely whiffed this week on "You're killin' me, Shaws".
We also had some things you regret saying out loud when you're drunk, and we discussed some of the worst things a houseguest can do.
Plus, a new list of "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"!
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This week was a short work week as we were off on Monday for Memorial Day....but we started out on Tuesday morning with some things to look forward to in the month of June.
And a cool story during "Good News with Slayer" about a woman's lost wallet!
Plus, a new study found out that booze literally brings us closer together, and we had our first "Summer Party Tip" of the year!
Shaw again killed it during "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we also talked to Dave Larsen from the Deke Slayton Airfest.
Have you heard about "The Bus"???? It's the world's largest, commercially-available pizza, and it's obviously from Texas.
We also had a story about a mayoral candidate in Arizona who encountered a "dong on a drone" during a recent event, and we gave you "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"!
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This week, we had a couple of guest join us to talk about a couple of things happening in the area. Carl from the YMCA called in to talk about next weekend's "Walk With Warriors", and Terry Bauer stopped by to talk about "Moon Tunes", which starts up again next Thursday!
We also discussed whether or not you judge someone on how they prefer their steak cooked. Shaw also had a story about a guy with "perfect poop", and of course, Brian took it too far. And speaking of things that are "perfect", we also discussed our "perfect burger" on Thursday morning.
The big one this week was a recent survey that asked the average American how long they could survive in the wilderness.
We had a list of the best paying jobs that also make people happy, and of course, we gave you three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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Got warm this week! And we got some much needed rain. Started things off with the Monday Morning Throwback thanks to the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shop in Preston. Plus, Monday was the new "Tax Day" since things got kinda pushed back because of Covid. So, we had a list of the "Top excuses for not finishing your taxes".
Plus, a list of the "Top things you hope you never have to say" and we talked about some of the weirdest things we've caught our roommates doing. Shaw was right AGAIN for "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday, and our winner donated the $30 he won to help our Big Bikes kid, Noah Schroeder.
Aw.
Did you know it's National Egg Month? Well, it is...so we talked about how we like our eggs. And we discussed some "wise" sayings that are actually kinda dumb.
And farts are funny. ALWAYS funny. Especially when you go out on the porch to cut one. Like this guy.
We also found out that a few people have actually gotten lucky playing the lottery with the numbers they get from a fortune cookie, and we gave you a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend. Plus, a really touching story about an elderly couple who've been married for 73 YEARS!!!! finally seeing each other after a year apart due to Covid.
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This week, as we got prepped for Big Bikes on Saturday, we started things off with our Monday Morning Throwback and a list of the "Top 20 Karaoke Songs".
Plus, some reasons you probably shouldn't have a pet. We talked about the foods we'd eat every day if we could on "National Eat Anything You Want Day"....and also had a list of the five things you can do every morning to have more energy.
There was also a list of some great apps to take with you on your summer road trip, and we discussed the "Texas ChainPAW Massacre".
Shaw once again dominated "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday, and Jean called Brian a hippie because he loves the Black Crowes.
On Thursday, we talked about the top five questions people have Googled over the last 15 years, and some things you should consider before buying a house.
Also, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend along with our interview with Dr. Neil Brahmbhatt from Gundersen Lutheran!
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It's Mother's Day this weekend, so we had a bunch of Mother's Day stuff this week, including a great interview with the mother of our Big Bikes kid, Noah Schroeder. His mom, Lauren, joined us on Monday to talk about Noah & their plans to go on a great vacation.
You can still register for Big Bikes here.
We also had a great story about a kid who disappeared in an airport, only to be found riding around on the baggage conveyor belt.
We talked about what your mom REALLY wants on Mother's Day, and had an incredible story during "Good News with Slayer" about an organ donor.
Plus, the patronizing things people say to you at work, and the newest "trend" on social media - people eating rotten, raw meat.
We also had more Mother's Day stuff on Friday, some info on how you could earn $20k as the ambassador of Miller High Life, along with the three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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What a week! We started out right away with a story about a kid who wanted to find out how many surfaces in his house were being touched by his cats' buttholes.
You do you, kid.
Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Pretzel edition" on National Pretzel Day.
We aksed the question, "Would you buy a haunted house?", and on his birthday, we celebrated Casey Kasem with his infamous rant about Snuggles.
A new documentary is on the way from the people who did "Framing Britney Spears" and we talked about that, plus, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame still sucks.
We also marveled at the inability of people in Kentucky to properly navigate a roundabout, and gave you a list of rude behavoir at the grocery store.
And as always, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend.
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This week, we kicked things off with a pretty damn good list of the "Top 25 Albums of the 80's", and we played a Simpsons-edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" on the anniversary of their premiere on FOX.
Plus, we talked about the most stressful people in our lives, and on 4/20, we ran down a list of some euphemisms for smoking reefer. We discussed our favorite drunk fast-foods, and had some conversation starters for when you're standing in line for your vaccine.
Shaw once again dominated during "You're killin' me, Shaws", and on Earth Day, we talked about the stuff we actually enjoy doing to help Mother Earth.
Also, some of the stuff that doesn't get cleaned often enough around our house, and an interview with Eric Olson about "Fishing with a Pro"!
And of course, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we had a couple of special guests join us on the phone, starting with Erin from the Wafer program, and Julie from the Rotary Club called in to talk about their Brewmeister Raffle!
We also played another "random question" edition of Fact or Bullcrap, and we discussed Usher's recent trip to a Vegas strip club where he allegedly used fake money.
Plus, an "artist" who's looking to get paid $5 million to live in his shed for five years, and the 'Top reasons you won't be the next Jeopardy host'.
On Wednesday, we discussed some of the "life skills" we wish we'd learned in school, and Shaw used his MASSIVE brain to figure out this week's "You're killin' me, Shaws"
We talked about what makes a "cool mom", and dove into a recent survey about being in an open relationship.
Plus, the top things you said that made you immediately realize, "Damn, I'm old"
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This week, we started out with Brian's recap of Opening Day at Miller Park! Baseball is BACK, baby!
Plus, a list of the benefits of having dumb kids. We also got to a list of foods that cheer us up(and somehow, pizza was NOT in the top ten!)
We talked to Amanda from the La Crosse Jaycees about their "Shoes with Heart" campaign, and we talked about the legendary Mike Kearns, who recently passed away.
Shaw knew this week's movie for "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we discussed the ten things that keep us from falling asleep & staying asleep(hint: it's a LOT of stress)
Plus, a listener wanted less Pearl Jam, a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend, and we talked to mayor-elect, Mitch Reynolds on Friday.
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Now that's it's officially Spring, we started the week off with a list of signs that it's Spring. And, we played a William Shatner edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" on his birthday.
Plus, a website is looking to pay someone a bunch of money to go without any screens or technology for 24 hours. Could you do it?
We found out that Dad-bods aren't just "in", they're dead sexy! And speaking of sexy, there was a couple on Spring Break who decided to get down & dirty right on the beach.
Also this week, a winery in CA wants to pay someone a LOT of money to learn the business of wine.
We also talked about gettting "soul crushing" emails from work, and some of the annoying behaviors of our coworkers.
There was another job out there for a "spokesfist", and we gave you three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we recapped the 16th Annual St. Paddy's Day .01k & started the week off with a St. Paddy's Day edition of "Fact or Bullcrap".
We also talked about Wolfgang Van Halen's response to the Grammy's "tribute" to his late father.
Lotta three-ways with Shaw and plenty of "Bad News with Happy Music", plus, a rebrand for "Good News with...........SLAYER!"
We talked about a couple that tried to fix their relationship problems by handcuffing themselves to each other.
And we found out that men are willing to do just about anything for a woman with stiff nipples.
There's a new way to get out of your Zoom meetings, so you might want to check that out!
Plus, some unwritten rules that everyone should know, some symptoms that could just be signs you're dehydrated.
There was also a great story about a brewery that brewed a beer out of spite!
We also spoke to Kayha Fox from Habitat for Humanity about their "Cash for Heroes" campaign, and we gave you a list of "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"
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Leading up to the St. Paddy's Day .01k, we had a lot of stuff on our plate this week. We started the week with a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Proofreading day.
Plus, a recent study revealed which baseball fans drink the most beers per game.
We talked about Girl Scout cookies with Sally Eagan on Tuesday, and Tracy Mullaney from Irish Fest on Wednesday.
We also had Kaitlyn Riley filling in for Scott Robert Shaw on Tuesday & Wednesday, and we went down a rabbit hole when we found out about her time spent at the Cow Conference, along with her appearance in a "Dairy Bowl".
Because of this revelation, we played "Cow Trivia" on Wednesday morning and she didn't fare too well.
We talked about memorable jingles on Thursday, and Brian discussed his idea for an OnlyFans with pictures of his feet.
Plus, a list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Just like that, we're on to March! The warmer weather, the longer days, the dog poop in the backyard!
We started the week off with a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Peanut Butter day, and Brian had a funny story about a mother in Walmart over the weekend.
Plus, a list of some things to look forward to in the month of March.
And if you have a mutant superpower, you could win yourself $250k! We also talked about the top things we want to hear from our boss, and another Karen was actin' a fool at the Bubble tea shop.
We talked with Mitch Reynolds & Vicki Markusen, both candidates for Mayor of La Crosse. And we talked with Shelly from the Hunger Task Force about next weekend's St. Paddy's Day .01k.
We also discussed a study of the angriest sports fans on Twitter, and a Thursday edition of "Bad News with Happy Music" had Brian, Jean & Shaw singing a few tunes.
Plus, "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"
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This week, the brutal cold finally came to an end & things REALLY started to melt.
We kicked things off with a list of the "Most Hated Bands Of All Time" and a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Margarita Day.
Plus, we all struggle with remembering people's names, so we ran down a few tips to help with that.
It was also "National Tortilla Chip Day" earlier this week, so we talked about every state's FAVORITE dip to go along with those chips!
There was a story about a mutant baby shark that has to seen to believe, and Shaw totally knew this week's "You're killin me, Shaws" clip.
We asked a hypothetical question about your age, and talked poop & toothbrushes on Thursday. Brian also discovered a new, healthier snack called "Crunchions" and was VERY conflicted about enjoying them.
Plus, "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"
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Finally, the weather began to improve! As we get closer & closer to March, we started the week talking about our favorite season.
We played "Fact or Bullcrap" with Kaitlyn Riley on Chris Farley's 57th birthday, and we talked about food getting stolen at work.
We also interviewed Jymmy from "The Lonely Ones" about their new song, their touring plans, and the new bus they'll be driving around the country in. Plus, what's the greatest opening lyric of all time?
Had a great "Karen of the Day" who thought a dozen was 50, and not 12. Plus, how much expired food do you have in your fridge????? We also found out that Brian is TERRIBLE in the sack.
And we gave you "Three Things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend"
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Whew...not only was it absolutely frigid this week, but we had a Super Bowl to recap, and a holiday to look forward to!
We started the week talking about some of the Valentine's Day gifts that would be disappointing to receive. Plus, some stats on V-Day spending, and we asked whether or not you should go on a first date on Valentine's Day.
Later in the week, we had a great story during "Good News with Bad Music" about Alex Trebek & his clothing. Plus, some helpful tips to keep your eyes healthy while working from home! Also, did you know your dentist can tell when you've been enjoying some "mouth love"????
There was also a list of the best & worst states for single people, and why you should drink THREE cups of coffee daily.
And as always, we had a list of "Three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend" on Friday.
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This week, we had a TON of Super Bowl stuff as we got ready for the big game on Sunday.
We discussed the most popular Super Bowl foods by state, and we asked if the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday. Plus, some Super Bowl prop bets, and the top reasons non-sports fans watch the game.
We also talked about the "Now That's What I Call Dad Rock" cd and a calendar that features the world's dullest men & women.
Brian also had a dream about Shaw that got real weird, real quick. Plus, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we dealt with the Packer loss on Monday with a list of some comfort foods that helped us get through the last year, and we talked about how much we're paying for streaming services.
Plus, we discussed some things that we thought were normal when we were kids, but realize now that they're a bit odd. There was also a new job that wanted to pay you for sleeping! Dream come true, right?
Also, we talked about the upcoming Mayoral debate on WIZMNews and Brian's potential run for the position. Plus, three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, we started out with a CLASSIC Monday Morning Throwback, the Bacon discussion from 2015! Plus, some tips for a happier, more positive new year.
We talked about cleaning your nasty-ass cell phone, and Brian told his Amway/swinging story after being invited to the Hunting Shack with Boxer Todd & his lovely wife.
There was a list of products that people are unwilling to compromise on, and a list of states that love Bacon the most.(Thankfully, WI was in the top 10).
Speaking of pizza, we had a shocking story about a guy who puts his hot pizza under the faucet to cool it down. And, some common, gross behaviors that we're all guilty of.
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This week started off so well.....and then...yeah. That.
But, we managed to focus on some other stuff like some things you can look forward to in January!
Plus, a "Number 21" edition of Fact or Bullcrap! We also discussed a list of shows that are coming to an end this year, and some of the top-ranked diets of 2021.
We came across a cookbook full or recipes for eating your Christmas tree. Yup. It's a real thing.
Brian listed some of the movies coming out in 2021 that he's most excited about, and we talked about Busch Light's "Snow Day" promotion!
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This week, as we get even closer to Christmas, we started things off with a holiday records-edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" on Monday.
Plus, we talked about some of the holiday traditions that might never return after 2020 because of the changes brought on by Covid.
We also talked about Smokey Robinson's unfortunate mispronunciation of "Hannukah" on a Cameo, and had a list of the worst gifts you can give to someone.
Speaking of the worst....we also discussed the worst things about winter. Shaw succeeded with his guess during "You're killin' me, Shaws" and the winner graciously donted Brian's $10 to the Rock Foundation.
We had a wild story about a guy who stole from a McDonald's by using a chainsaw....and we went over a list of the most popular Christmas movies by state.
Finally, there were some helpful websites that you might not know about, and the list of three things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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As we inched closer & closer to Santa's big day, we had a bunch of Christmas stuff on the show this week, including a "Frosty the Snowman" edition of Fact or Bullcrap.
Plus, Brian talked about his cat's fascination with the Christmas tree.
We were joined by Addison from Holmen High School to talk about their Lockdown Lodge fundraiser, and we found out that the Mayor finally heard people complaining about the tickets for alternate side parking when there isn't any snow.
Also, we discussed our favorite winter drinks and listed some of our New Year's resolutions.
With the SNL Holiday special coming up next week, Brian listed his "Top Five SNL Christmas sketches", and we talked about whether you're hanging your lights on your tree correctly.
We also talked about a woman who had her "toilet virginity" stolen by come construction workers, and we gave you a list of Three Things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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This week, both Brian & Jean returned to the building after being home for a few weeks due to quarantine protocols.
We started out with a list of mistakes to avoid on Cyber Monday, and when the page turned from November to December, we gave you a list of things to look forward to in the final month of 2020.
Plus, a list of the "Top 20 Christmas Movies", and some things that stress us out about holiday shopping. There was also a GREAT store about Justin TImberlake gifting a wheelchair van to a family in need right before Thanksgiving.
We also talked about some of the "little things" we've done to cheer ourselves up in 2020, and we talked to Nick Roush from Root Down Yoga about "Get On Living Safely"
And a list of Three Things to do in & around La Crosse this weekend!
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Back in 2018, it was unseasonably warm in March, so Brian decided to ride his bicycle to work since his motorcycle was still in storage.
Unfortunately, he wasn't properly equipped to ride a bicycle at night and got himself in trouble.
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We had a hell of a week. Brian had to start broadcasting from home due to exposure to the 'Rona, but we soldiered on with Jean & Shaw in the studio.
On Monday, we talked about all the extra time we've been spending on the couch during the pandemic, and had a list of some other things that can cause you to lose your sense of smell or taste.
Plus, there was some good news this week in regards to a vaccine! Did you change the batteries in your smoke detectors? We talked about some other household items that might need to be updated!
There was a lot of other stuff going on this week, including a list of some dating trends for 2021, a list of our favorite Thanskgiving side dishes, and a couple of stories about guys with things stuffed in places where they don't belong.
Also, a "personality expert" examined how you grip the steering wheel and determined what it says about your personality, and we talked about some of the TV shows & movies we've been re-watching during the pandemic.
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This week, we had a ton of election stuff, including an election edition of Fact or Bullcrap! Plus, some tips for staying safe at the polls, and some stats on drinking on election night.
Our Monday Morning Throwback (thanks to the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe!) was from 2013 when Shaw was possibly going to the MOA to see Giada. We also had a list of things to look forward to in November.
Tuesday was "National Sandwich Day", so we talked about some of our favorites...and Brian found his dream job!
There was also a list of the states with the most craft breweries per capita, and a new Tik Tok challenge/trend about mental health awareness.
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This week, we ramped up to Halloween with a bunch of spooky stuff including a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Pumpkin day! Plus, a list of the scariest horror-movie basements and a few things parents are doing this year instead of traditional trick-or-treating.
Shaw whiffed on this week's "Killin' me, Shaws"(it was 28 Days Later). And we discussed the top things people miss about being in the office. There was also some new dating terminology we found out about thanks to the 'Rona.
And Brian shared a list of the "Best Beers in America" that was basically a bunch of IPAs and double IPAs.
Yuck.
We also had a list of movies that were either filmed in or set in Wisconsin, and some other important Halloween stats!
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This week, we started out with a baseball edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" as the World Series got underway on Tuesday. Plus, we talked to Heather from the Coulee Region Humane Society about our recent "Rounds for Rescues" golf outing & how you can still help the CRHS!
We also talked to Wade from Rock Fest about the lineup and what to expect in 2021!
Plus, as we get closer & closer to Halloween, we discussed more spooky subjects like what our most common fears are in every state, and the scariest movies of all time according to #science!
And as the Covid 19 pandemic continues to wear us down, we had a list of the good habits we've gained during the pandemic! Speaking of good things, there was also the story about the kid who walked from Italy to England to see his grandmother!
Also, the moment you said, "Wow. I'm old!"
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As we get closer & closer to Halloween, we've got plenty of spooky stuff to talk about. Like the most "iconic" Halloween movies and the most "iconic" quotes from scary movies.
This week, we had the Vice Presidential debate, so we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Vice Presidents edition.
Brian also talked about his marriage win from last weekend and discussed his #FirstWorldProblem after his dog got out and ran around his neighborhood for 45 minutes.
Plus, a list of goals that people set for themselves during the pandemic. And Shaw ALMOST killed Brian when they went golfing on Thursday!
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This week kicked off with "National Drink Beer Day", so we played a beer edition of Fact or Bullcrap with Shaw on Monday. Tuesday was "National Coffee Day", so we had a list of things other than coffee that help us wake up in the morning.
We discussed the mundane chores that we hate doing and talked about what counts as "Being in a relationship".
Plus, we talked about Papa Murphy's contest to find the oldest frozen pizza, and counted a few things to look forward to in October.
Also, the "rules of the house" that have changed because of the pandemic.
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This week, we started out a man-down after Brian had a dog/nail incident. But, we ran through a list of some signs that you're a bad driver, plus, we had a great story about an electrician in Massachusetts that helped a nice, elderly lady that needed some serious assistance. Plus, we debated whether or not you could have sex in the guest room of a friend/relative's house if you spending the night. There was also the revelation that Richard Marx & Daisy Fuentes are not only STILL married, but they do a live show called "Tequila Talk" where they apparently get drunk on tequila & kiss a lot. Plus, Heather from the Coulee Region Humane Society joined us to talk about "Rounds For Rescues" on October 9th! We also discussed some stats from a recent survey about coffee...and some bad habits that could lead to saggy breasts. And, there's a company that wants to pay you a LOT of money to lose the quarantine 15. Lastly, we found out that Shaw needs a haircut...and of course, Brian made it weird.
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This week, we talked a LOT about pizza. Our final Summer Party Tip of the year was about some of the great local pizza spots. And asked the kick-ass Rock listeners to add to the list. Which they DID!
Plus, we talked about what your "gas station order" is when you're on a road trip.
We also had a story about another woman who's addicted to plastic surgery...and we discussed the relatively unknown "celebrities" on Dancing With The Stars.
And we talked to Molly Schuyler about her recent visit to La Crosse! Plus, weird roommates!
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This week we had Kaitlyn Riley filling in for Scott Robert Shaw and she did a GREAT job!
We started the week off with a breakfast foods edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Waffle Day. Plus, we ran down a list of the top projected Halloween costumes of 2020.
We had a story about how you could get paid to be a Karen! Plus, every state's worst tourist attraction. Surprised to see the WI Dells was the worst in the dairy state.
We also talked to Jimmy Heiderscheit of Monkey Wrench & the Homeland Conspiracy about the upcoming "Who Gives a Fest" drive-in music festival!
Later in the week, it was National TP Day, and we broke down how much your toilet paper is truly worth. Plus, a new "Summer Party Tip" and our first ever edition of "You're killin' me, Kaitlyn"!!! She was excellent!
She also scored major points during her first ever "Bad News with Happy Music". We also talked about what makes a successful relationship!
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This week, we started out with the Post Office being the top story and played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Post Office edition.
Plus, another week full of some Good News with Bad Music...and another round of "Who'd you rather?"
We also talked about your favorite way to eat a potato on National Potato Day. And our Summer Party Tip was a scenic trip around southern MN to see some great waterfalls.
Shaw whiffed again on "You're killin' me, Shaws", and we tried to figure out how many claps were in the "Friends" theme song. (it's four)
Plus, some stats on back-to-school shopping and we talked to La Crosse Firefighter Troy Glasel about their upcoming, virtual "Fill The Boot" campaign for MDA!
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This week, we surprised Shaw on Monday with some bags of his favorite flavor of Doritos thanks to our kickass listener, "Cheez"!!!!
We also played had some tips for homeschooling your kids and played "Who'd you rather" - Red Light edition.
Plus, a survey of people 65 & older found that you're not "old" until you're 77! We also talked about humans being creatures of habit.
On Wednesday, Shaw guessed correctly for "You're killin' me, Shaws"!!!! Plus, we had a new Summer Party Tip and talked about some of the mistakes you might be making while drinking wine.
Also, we compared ourselves to the results of a recent survey about personal hygiene.
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This week, we had "Watermelon Day" on Monday, so we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Watermelon edition" and we got an interesting story about Bob Uecker now that Brewer baseball is back on WKTY!
Plus, Olympian Katie Ledecky showed off an unique talent in the pool, and we broke down the stats from a new survey about doing chores.
Shaw once again whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday, and we hooked you up with a new Summer Party Tip as well.
Some really cool "Good News with Bad Music" later in the week, and a story about getting paid for testing out mattresses!
Also, the "Top things you don't want to hear in the grocery store".
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This week, we dealt with a LOT of personal shit on the show.
Early in the week, Brian had a problem with his water heater AND his AC, but thanks to Paul's Heating & AC, he killed two birds with one stone!
Plus, we had a list of the reasons why we hate our boss.
Shaw cost Brian $10 by knowing the movie on Wednesday during "You're killin' me, Shaws". Also on Wednesday, our Summer Party Tip was a wapatuli recipe!
And then on Thursday, Shaw UNLOADED about his inability to find taco-flavored Doritos anywhere. Big thanks to all the kick-ass Rock listeners who tried to help track some down.
Plus, some tips on how to help deal with "Maskne", and the average American household has 217 fights about doing the dishes every year!
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Another busy week on the Morning Sickness....we kicked things off with the Monday Morning Throwback and we played "Fact or Bullcrap - French Fry edition" on National French Fry day!
Plus, we talked to Dennis from Fire & Iron about their Burn Camp Ride! Wouldn't be a week without multiple stories about Karens running wild. Plus, Brian decided we should just get rid of change completely.
We played "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday & got a winner who donated the $90 to the Rock Foundation(THANKS, NICK!). And a new Summer Party Tip thanks to the Flipside Pub & Grill.
There was a list of common phrases that you might be messing up, and we talked about Aftershock & Avalanche booze from back in the day. And we talked about a jeweler in Michigan who buried some treasure!
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This week, we had another great drop by Shaw. We were talking about a new Tik Tok challenge where you give your cat an egg to see if the cat will protect it.
We also had a new Summer Party Tip courtesy of the Flipside Pub & Grill on Wednesday....and Shaw actually got the movie quote during "You're killin' me, Shaws".
We also talked to Gary Rudy about the upcoming Thunder Ride for Juvenile Diabetes.
Plus, Brian talked about trying to convince his wife to live on a houseboat and we discussed our "silver linings" during the pandemic.
We also found out about "butt facials"
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This week, we started out with another round of "Fact or Bullcrap". Age limits was the topic this time around. Plus, we discussed our ketchup usage.
More food talk later in the week with a big debate about how to make a PB & J. We also reminisced about the rules of the house growing up. And on Wednesday, we talked about camping hacks for our Summer Party Tip!
Plus, are games like chess & checkers based on skill or luck? And a TERRIBLE story about a guy who got a leech inside of his manhood that gorged itself on his blood. Also, some stats on day drinkin'!
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This week was loooooooooooong. At least, it felt long. We started off on Monday with another round of "Fact or Bullcrap" and we talked about the age that you start turning into your father. Plus, a list of the most popular candy from every state.
Also, speaking of getting older, it doesn't have to suck! We had a few reasons getting older is a good thing! Plus, some unpopular opinions that you agree or disagree with...and another round of "You're killin' me, Shaws" on Wednesday.
There was some great stuff on the internet this week about a Beetlejuice box set, and a family that made the most of their time in the lockdown by doing a low-budget recreation of "Pee Wee's Big Adventure".
And there was also a list of ten activities that families can do this summer to stay socially-distant and screen-free!
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This week we talked a LOT about movies, mostly because Brian's OBSESSED with films...including "The Goonies" and the possibility of a sequel!
Plus, we found out how rich Jeff Bezos of Amazon really is....and had a great story about a bar in Denver that's using something "spooky" to ensure proper social distancing. We also had some tips for your "staycation", and what therapists do when they get stressed.
And as surprising as it might be, Wisconsin is NOT number one in the country for drinking beer. Also, some simple ways to find joy during this whole Corona thing...and a guy who supposedly sat on a fish the VERY wrong way.
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This week was HOT! And it was the start of June, so we had a list of things to look forward to during the month of June, and played "Fact or Bullcrap" - June edition.
Plus, a list of the "least shareable things you can think of" and a bunch of good news with bad music. There was also a new job created by a brewery that pays $20k just to hike the Appalachians!
We discussed some grilling tips during our "Summer Party Tip" on Wednesday, and Shaw totally whiffed on "You're killin' me, Shaws".
Plus, the "Top signs you're at a bad zoo" and our daily screen-time is outrageous!
And on Friday, we celebrated "National Donut Day" by discussing America's favorite kinds of donuts!
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A short work week, but we still had plenty of stuff to talk about!
We started off on Tuesday with a list of the excuses people have used to successfully escape a speeding ticket.
Plus, we had our first "Summer Party Tip" of the year on Wednesday thanks to the Flipside Pub & Grill.
We also talked about the top five social media posts that can cost you a job, along with a list of the "happiest" songs of all time!
Then, we got a birthday request from someone who accidentally called us 97.5 instead of 95.7.
On Thursday, a great story about a guy who broke into a bank to use their microwave to heat up his Hot Pockets....and a new contest from the makers of the "Whatchamacallit" candy bar that could win you $5,000!
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This week started out with Tina Fey's birthday, so we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Tina Fey edition. Plus, the top things you should consider before going back to a dine-in restaurant.
We also discussed a list of the things that turn a house into a "home".......and apparently, we use a LOT of excuses to get out of doing things, so we talked about the top ones we use.
Plus, a great story about a #FloridaWoman who burned down her own She-Shed over a TOWEL dispute. We also had to educate Shaw about the difference between a swinger party & an orgy.
We talked about a list of the new subscription services people are using during the 'Rona, and we discussed the top 100 debut songs of all time. And of course, there was that story about the naughty Russian nurse!
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This week, we started out with some Good News with Bad Music and talked about the benefits & challenges of working from home.
Plus, it was "National Eat What You Want" day early in the week, so we played a "Weird Foods" edition of Fact or Bullcrap.
Is it Gif or Jif? We talked about that as well. And since it was the anniversary of "Leeroy Jenkins", Brian talked about how his buddy, Hot Sauce, went all "LEEROY JENKINS" on his Jello-Shot Jenga one year.
Plus, some tips for sleeping better and the top ten things people are doing to cope with stress right now. And we talked about the "ant people" Facebook group that's got almost 2 million members!
Also, a corpse that "waved" at funeral attendees!
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This week was May the Fourth followed by Cinco de Mayo!
We played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Star Wars edition on Monday and talked about Brian's feet pics that he sent to Shaw.
Plus, some of the top ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo during the lockdown, along with a list of some tips for first time home buyers.
Brian reviewed the "Waco" miniseries on Netflix, and we talked about what ages your kids gain certain things like cell phones, etc.
Mother's day is this week, too....so we talked about what moms are
looking forward to the most after the lockdown ends.
Had a great story about a drunk woman in Ohio who had a "burning"
sensation, and we talked to Josh Kennedy of The Black Moods!
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This week, we started out with some much needed Good News accompanied by a new "bad song". Plus, Monday was the 27th of April, so we played Fact or Bullcrap "27 Edition".
Brian told his priest story on Monday for his 7th wedding anniversary, and we also found out that Brian chooses sausage over Bacon in one specific situation.
Plus, a list of the "top things you shouldn't do in a grocery store", and some of the food we're ordering during the lockdown.
Also, 25% of us would rather clean our toilet than our dirty-ass car. And a great news piece about a car that got caught going 180mph on a Michigan highway!
We found out about "Minivan Rock" and could the "Winds of Change" by the Scorpions been written by the CIA as propaganda?????
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It was Earth Day this week, so we had some Earth Day stuff. And of course, Monday was 4/20....so we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Stoner movie edition!
Plenty of Good News with Bad Music this week to go along with the Bad News with Happy Music. We also had a list of household chemicals that you should avoid mixing!
Plus, we spoke to Andy from Harmony Spirits. Like the La Crosse Distillery, they're making hand sanitizer(and booze!).
We talked about an Amish party that was busted up by the cops because someone couldn't mind their own damn business....and we discussed some tips for dealing with strange dreams & nightmares caused by the 'Rona.
Also, Brian offered to shave Shaw from a distance!
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Monday the 13th was the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13 crisis, so we played a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" in it's honor.
We also had a list of some tips for working from home, courtesy of some people who've been working from home for awhile now.
Plus, a three-some that did NOT end happily, and some signs you are NOT a good cook.
We had plenty of "Good News with Bad Music", and we talked to Travis from GECU about the stimulus checks. Also, Brian discovered his new favorite word, and Shaw 'guffawed' at him on Wednesday morning.
Some "Good News with Happy Music" in there as well, talking about the All-In Challenge and an incredible 99 year old WWII Vet who is raising a TON of money just by walking! Also, a list of five skills you can learn for free online!
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This week, we decided to try something new. We've been doing "Bad News with Happy Music" for over a dozen years, and now more than ever, we need some friggin' good news. So, we started a new, daily segment called "Good News with Bad Music". Check it out weekdays at 7:15!
Plus, a couple of important "holidays"...National Twinkie Day and National Beer Day. We celebrated Twinkie day with a round of "Fact or Bullcrap" - Twinkie edition...and we had a list of some things you might not know about Twinkies. And for Beer day, we had a list of the reasons we love beer.
Plus, some of the skills & hobbies we're working on during the Coronavirus, and some tips for keeping your relationship intact during the 'Rona...even talked to Meg Jelen, a therapist from Gundersen about it. We went over some hacks for keeping your groceries fresher longer, and we talked about how you could watch TV & get PAID!!!!
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This week, we had "National Doctors Day" and "National Burrito Day", so we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Doctors day edition...and we went over a list of things you DON'T want to hear from your doctor. Plus, we had some fun facts about burritos!
We interviewed Jeff Reiland, a therapist from Gundersen, about talking to your children about the Coronavirus. And we talked to Holly Walters, a mental health professional from Gundersen about dealing with the stress of our current situation.
Plus, "Top Jeopardy categories you likely WON'T see"
Not all doom & gloom, though...as we tried to provide you with some positive news, some things to look forward to in the month of April, and a few tips for those of you who are starting to work out at home!
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This week, we once again did our best to talk about the Coronavirus as seriously as possible, but also tried to highlight some of the really amazing stuff happening in spite of the pandemic.
We played "Fact or Bullcrap" on National Puppy Day, and we had a list of some reasons to stay happy during all this!
Plus, the NYC guide for safe sex during the Coronavirus age...and we talked about a list of common household items that people use during their "intimate activities". Also, some of the lesser-known Netflix shows that might be worth binge-watching right now. And we ran down the "Do the Five" initiative.
Also, some of the more interesting "sports" that are popping up due to the quarantines around the world....and some tips from an actual astronaut on how to self-isolate without going nuts.
Are you pronouncing these eight food words like everyone else?
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This week, we tried our best to keep a level head during the Coronavirus pandemic. Luckily, we had a bit of help.
Monday was "National Corndog Day", so we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Corndog edition. Plus, with everyone staying home during the outbreak, we had a list of the "Top Sci-Fi TV shows" according to Rolling Stone. Plus, some shows that have 100+ episodes to binge watch during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Plus, Shaw found out about 3:16 day, and Brian found out about Tom Brady leaving the Patriots.
On St. Paddy's Day, we had some fun facts about St. Paddy's Day and a list of adult beverages to pair with your favorite Irish movie.
And later in the week, we talked about Marble Racing becoming a "thing", we got Phish on the phone to talk about Tom Brady going to his favorite team....and we learned all about "Womanizer" sex toys.
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This week, we talked a bit about Daylight Saving time, including a round of "Fact or Bullcrap", and some of the top reasons you were late for work on Monday.
Plus, some tips for working from home during the Coronavirus scare, and a great story about a record-setting high school goalie.
There was also the story about where people store their ketchup, and a new dating website for guys who aren't packing much heat. A survey about sleeping habits and their effect on newer relationships, and the latest fashion trend for men! We had the results of a survey about what people would do if they were quarantined for two weeks at home, and a woman who enjoys a good pasta sammich!
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This week, a LOT of Coronavirus stuff as panic starts to set in...including a bunch of "Coronavirus Porn" popping up online.
We also played "Fact or Bullcrap - Dr. Seuss edition" for Dr. Seuss day....we discussed a recent thread on Reddit about the "dumb things you thought as a kid". Plus, an amazing festival in Australia, a list of DIY stuff that millennials can't/won't do.
Brian went off about trying to plan a trip to Iowa with some friends in April...and Shaw invented a new word! And now that Bloomberg dropped out of the Presidential race, we had a list of
things on his "To-Do" list. Plus, a list of the "Least popular cereals", and some other things to do around the house now that we're changing the clocks again.
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This week was Fat Tuesday & Ash Wednesday, so we had a list of "Fun Facts" about Fat Tuesday & a list of the "hardest things to give up for Lent".
Plus, some stats on our addiction to our cellphones, and another round of "Fact or Bullcrap" for George Harrison's birthday. There was also a GREAT story about a woman who was driving around topless & giving her boyfriend some sexual favors for his birthday!
We also had a story about people who are buying healthy poop on the internet and then injecting into themselves as a "home remedy". Plus, the best things about being a stripper, and is it possible to get Coronavirus from someone's farts?
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This week, President's Day was on Monday, so we played "Fact or Bullcrap - President's Day edition" and we had a list of some fun facts about Presidents. Plus, a few reactions to some recent surveys about towel useage, parenting wins, and the age that you discovered your favorite band.
Plus, a list of the Greatest Breakup Songs of All Time, the WORST smells in the world, and some of the Least Popular children's books. And we had a poor pole vaulter that suffered a horrific injury!
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This week, we talked about a LOT of Valentine's Day stuff, including some "Rejected Valentine's Day" cards!
Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - People with 'animal' names" edition....and our Monday Morning Throwback discussed our interview with La Crosse's RLSH, Electron!
We also discussed some every day sounds that make us cringe, and got into a list of the "Top 10 Movie Theme Songs of the 1980's". There was a story about a mom who wrestled an otter, and "You're killin' me, Shaws" was one of Brian's FAVORITE movie quotes.
Also this week, a very important bit of info about female orgasms, and the battle between two people on a plane.
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This week, we recapped the Super Bowl...and played "Fact or Bullcrap - Super Bowel edition". Plus, a great story about a MN woman who found her lost dog thanks to a can of beer!
We discussed the results of a survey that said that almost a third of people don't prefer monogamy. Also, some other V-day stuff like some things you can do for your ex on Valentine's Day! Speaking of exes, there was a #FloridaWoman who smeared feces on her fiance's face....and a new trend amongst "instagram influencers" who aren't drinking water anymore.
Plus, the "Dog food diet" discussion that led to a significant revelation on the sho, and a list of things that are turning 35 in 2020!
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This week, we talked a lot about the upcoming Super Bowl between the Chiefs & Niners...including the beers people plan to drink & some interesting facts about the game.
Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - iPad" edition on it's 10th anniversary. We went over some rejected tourism slogans for Las Vegas, and discussed a list of the Top 50 Pop/Punk albums of all time.
Also, the worst things about winter & ten little things that can totally ruin your day. And Brian discussed his neighbor's AMAZING baked goods.
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This week, we discovered TWO new viral challenges...the "Soy Sauce" challenge and the "Outlet" challenge.
Plus, we ran through the top signs you're going to a bad dentist....the reasons you are NOT watching the Impeachment...the the top tips for getting out of jury duty.
Also this week, a "What would you do" in regards to finding a large stash of cash in a couch...what was the most unprofessional thing you ever did while working....and ran down a list of the best Super Bowls ever!
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This week, we had a surprising amount of stories about bad things happening to penises. Including a guy who got his stuck in a pipe, and a guy who got his locked in a chastity device. Yuck.
Plus, we talked about Rock & Roll HOF and an interesting petition to get the original MTV VJ's inducted. Also, we had a list of the "Movies that were ignored by the Oscars", and the "Top questions to ask yourself before getting a divorce".
And there was that story about the greatest pool cover of all time!
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This week, we talked about a lot of new year stuff, including a "2020 edition" of Fact or Bullcrap. Plus, the headlines you won't see in the next year, top excuses for not working out...and some tips for job interviews. Plus, Brian discovers the miracle of the Magic Eraser!!! And we got an update on the judge who was having wild sex parties at work! There was also a story about a woman who dumped a bucket of feces on her landlord....GROSS! And did you hear about the "Taint Band-Aid"???
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This week, we had a LOT of Christmas stuff....but Christmas isn't the only holiday in December, so we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Lesser known holidays in December". Plus, we talked about the supposed rules for a "White Elephant" gift exchange, the "four-gift" rule, and the most "Christmas-y" Christmas movies according to #Science!! Also, we discussed AC/DC's "Back In Black" going platinum 25 times!!!! There was also a judge who was having threesomes in the courtroom(allegedly), and we talked about the things your friends & families judge you for when they visit.
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This week started with "Cyber Monday", so we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Cyber Monday edition" and had a list of the reasons why you weren't going to do any online shopping. Plus, some interesting facts about some of your favorite holiday movies...and the top things you might not know about Ozzy on his 71st birthday! We also found out about "Pupsi", the YouTuber who makes instruments out of melons! Also, are your Uber & Lyft habits normal? And we took a look at some stats about America's snacking choices. Also, a list of the most disappointing movies of 2019!
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This week, we had Drew in the newsroom for Shaw and talked about a congressman who may or may not have farted during a live broadcast. Plus, we discussed a new list of the "Top 100 movies of the 2010's", had a story about a Bengals fan who's living on the roof of his restaurant until they win a game, talked about the topics that will cause a fight at the Thanksgiving table, and we also talked about the cop who was watching GTA videos on YouTube when he got into an accident. Plus, new dating terms for 2020, the chances that some other bands reunite in the near future, and we talked to Sherry Michaels about the turkey who loves the mailman!
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This week, we talked about a lot of stuff and on Veteran's Day, we played Fact or Bullcrap "Celebs who have served" edition. Plus, some tricks for helping you remember people's names, how to properly load the dishwasher, and had some interesting stats about the food at Thanksgiving. Plus, we talked about a woman who lost her sight after being addicted to her phone, and we discussed our K9 campaign with Officer Jelinski & K9 Officer Thor!
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This week, we talked about a lot of Halloween stuff including the "Top Reasons You Hate Halloween", the Top 50 Horror movies of the last 20 years, and the Pornhub searches for Halloween-related stuff. Plus, it was "National Cat Day" early in the week, so we discussed all sorts of cat-stats & info. We heard the new take on the alphabet song that's actually from 2012....and of course, the story of Brian's problem with being too early for everything.
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LOTS of Halloween stuff this week, including a Halloween edition of "Fact or Bullcrap". Plus, a survey about ghosts & goblins...and a list of Halloween movies for "Scaredy-Cats". We also talked about a bride-to-be who found out her fiance was cheating. We also discussed the "Most Extreme Haunted House" in America, a new product for your testicles, and of course, Shaw had a story about naming your kids in other countries. Oh....and the story about the guy who loves him some Olaf from Frozen.
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This week, we started to ramp up to Halloween with all sorts of stuff like a list of the horror movie franchises with the most nudity, the Top Zombie Tweets, and the "Top signs you're watching a BAD horror movie".
Plus, we made our week 7 NFL picks, talked to a couple of the actresses from the "Golden Girls: A Puppet Parody" show about their upcoming show at Viterbo. And we interviewed Jamie Dahl about her breast cancer journey.
Also, the latest viral challenge, a discussion on Reddit about the creepy stuff that men do, and a "Who'd you rather" about WiFi!
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This week, we were dealing with our Oktoberfest hangover, but still managed to play "Fact Or Bullcrap - Super Bowl performers" edition. We also talked about how pop culture ruined people's first names. There was a woman who was robbed of a VERY special toy, and we discussed America's zombie apocalypse plans. Plus, the subject of "Micro-cheating", and a guy who got a field sobriety test and tried to do some splits. We also went over a Forbes.com list of the "Highest Grossing Horror Movies" of all time.
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First week of Fall! So we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - First Day of Fall edition....plus, we had a list of the top reasons you love Autumn! Had a GREAT story about a woman who bit a camel on the balls. And we played "Who'd you rather" with some bodily functions. And of course, we talked about Oktoberfest, Shaw's son's wedding, the Avengers' fantasy football league, the most embarrassing franchises in the NFL, and a theory about Pennywise the Clown & Mary Poppins.
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This week, Jean was out, Shaw was out...but Brian and Drew held down the fort early in the week until they returned. We talked about life's "simple pleasures", and discussed our top "minor inconveniences/first world problems". Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Real names of celebrities" edition and had some "Fun Facts about Pirates" on International Talk Like A Pirate Day. We had the story about the VenMo/beer guy who is raising a BUNCH of money for charity...and we talked about the Amish buggy with a stereo in it! Oh...and a guy who had a 36 hour erection!
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This week, we talked to Don Scott, the winner of the bike for the 95 Days of Summer! Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - names of English food edition. Plus, we reviewed a list of the "Top 50 Hair Metal Albums", discussed what happens when you sit for too long, looked into a survey about the kind of "cyborg improvements" people would make...and talked about the most annoying things your coworkers do. Plus, we talked about the anniversary of 9/11.
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This week, we had Monday off thanks to Labor Day, but we got right to it on Tuesday, with a list of the "Least Popular Barbies". Plus, we talked about Jericho's title belt getting stolen, discussed our generation's lack of patience, and had the "Top Signs You're Seeing a Bad Therapist". Also, a mechanic found something interesting while trying to fix someone's seat. And, is Ranch > Ketchup????
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This week, we talked about a LOT of different stuff. It was National Dog Day on Monday, so we had some stats about our love for dogs...and we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Dog Day" edition. Plus, Drew revealed that he'd never seen the movie "Kingpin", so we ran through a list of the 140 Essential comedy movies according to Rottentomatoes.com. And, Brian revealed that he deletes all his texts, while Jean & Shaw save them FOREVER!!!!!!! Plus, a story about sex dolls that could strangle their owners!
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This week, we had a bunch of those pseudo-holidays like "National Radio Day" and "National Potato Day". Plus, we discussed EnergyStar's stupid report about where you should set your AC....and we talked about the group of 62-85 year olds who were caught having sex in the woods of CT. Plus, the Nature Boy was in Houston....or was it WOOOston?????
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This week, Brian talked about his grill issues...and Anh retires! Plus, a new Summer Party Tip, some relaxation tips, and a woman who "....slipped and fell on a cucumber & it got stuck..."
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Hell of a week! The big take-away was Shaw saying "Suck it from a distance".
Classic stuff.
Plus, we had a list about America's favorite & least favorite sammiches....what would your cat say if it could talk???? Went over a list of the "Top 25 TV Openings"...talked about a kid who built a lemonade stand so he could honor his promise to his dying father....and we talked about how to lower your stress level at work!
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This week, a LOT happened. It was Arnold's birthday...and Jean celebrated her 50th as well! We took a stroll down memory lane to June 27th of 2018 when she said a very naughty word on the radio. Plus, a new Summer Party Tip, and Brian's duck finally had her babies and left him a true empty-nester. We also talked about "catchelors" and had a great story about a woman who saved a suicidal man by reciting Linkin Park lyrics.
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This week, Brian returned from Rock Fest while Jean took off for her family vacation in Cali. We played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Monday edition....plus, we had some fun facts about camping! There's a three-question IQ test that over 80% of people can't ace...and Brian talked about his big discovery at a Rock stop this week!
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This week, Brian talked a LOT about his upcoming move into his new house...including his story about the futon. Plus, we played "Fact Or Bullcrap" a few times, had a list of boring tourist traps throughout the US....and also had a list of the "top signs you're at a bad amusement park".
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This week, we talked about a LOT of 4th of July stuff....including some fun facts about the Founding Fathers....the best & worst cities to celebrate the fourth...and we had a story about a MN man who was fishing in the nude!
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This week, we wrapped up June with a story about a giant, killer spider in the storage unit where we store the bike for the 95 Days of Summer. Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" a few times, ran through a list of the "Best selling one-hit wonders of all time", discussed something called "Free Range Mooching", and talked about the commemorative alien abduction plaque in Mississippi.
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This week, we talked about a bunch of different things including a meth-addicted "attack" squirrel on the loose....the top 100 movie quotes of the 21st century....a robot cop on the streets of LA....and we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Michael Jordan edition". Plus, the guy who can't stop stealing pool floats to have sex with them.
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This week, we talked a LOT about Father's day, including things that are "peak dad", and what dads REALLY want for Father's day. Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Obscure Baseball rules edition, and we had a new Summer Party Tip. Also, West Virginia was recently ranked the "Least Fun State" in America, so we had a list of new tourism slogans!
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This week, as we got started on the 95 Days of Summer, we also had a new Summer Party Tip! We also played a Sophie Turner edition of "Fact or Bullcrap" early in the week, and we also discussed some things that can make you seem like a boring person. Plus, some interesting info about Tetris on it's 35th anniversary
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This week, we talked to Mr. Skin about his new book "Being Mr. Skin", we found out that Arnold raps, got to our very first Summer Party Tip of the year, and we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Elton John edition". Plus, a creepy letter to "Ask Amy".
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This week, in addition to our interview with Dr. Tom Ledoux about mental health awareness month, we talked about some "sexercises" for men, we discussed the recent study that says we might not be living in 2019, and we talked about how DIRTY things are in NYC.
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This week, we recapped Mother's day with a "Celebrity women who've never had kids" edition of Fact or Bullcrap. Plus, some great #FloridaMan stories and Brian's birthday!!!
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This week, we talked a LOT about Mother's day...and it was also "Teacher Appreciation day" earlier in the week, so we had a list of "Things you shouldn't say to a teacher". Plus, we talked to Natalie Heise, the mother of this year's Big Bikes kid, Justus Heise!
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This week, Brian recapped the BIG "Battle of Winterfell" episode, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" a few times, talked about the guy who was drawing penises around the potholes in his city, went over some Cinco de Mayo tips, and even flashed back to February of 2013 in honor of "May the 4th" and the passing of Peter Mayhew.
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This week, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Earth Day edition", talked about Shaw getting his water-softener salt stolen, discussed a woman who killed her husband after she found him watching porn, and of course, talked all about "Avengers: Endgame". Enjoy!
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This week, we talked about Tax Day and had some "Accountant Pickup Lines"...plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap - Buildings that are older than Notre Dame" edition. Also, we talked about a guy who got his junk stuck in an IKEA shower stool.
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This week, we talked about "National Beer Day" and played "Fact or Bullcrap - Eggs edition". Plus, an interesting story about a gal at Walmart who then went to a Waffle House. And we found out how NASTY Shaw is.
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We talked about a LOT of stuff this week including the all-male cuddling group in PA, we also talked about the Russian astronaut who got left in space....and we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - waffle edition on International Waffle day. Plus, plenty of baseball stuff leading up to the season opener!
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This week, we talked about March Madness A LOT!!! We played "Fact or Bullcrap" a few times...ran down a list of the best movies from the 90's...and we dipped into the Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo debate!
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This week, we recapped Daylight Saving Time & looked ahead to St. Paddy's Day and our annual St. Paddy's Day .01k! Plus, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" - Famous Patricks edition, and talked about the woman who shot her boyfriend for snoring!!!!! Plus, we threw in the classic bit when Skradie made "bagpipes" out of some pens and a garbage bag.
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This week, we talked about stressful jobs, parents who drink, and played some Fact or Bullcrap! We also talked to Red Green about his upcoming show at Viterbo! And we told Shaw about a new show called "The Toe Bro"
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This week, we recapped the Oscars, we talked to Charlie Berens from the Manitowoc Minute about his upcoming show at UWL, we played some "Fact Or Bullcrap - Movie Sequel edition", and we discussed a unique way to enjoy your salsa.
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This week we talked about some President's day stuff...like suggested campaign slogans for Bernie Sanders...we played some Fact or Bullcrap - US Citizenship edition...we talked about #Florida, of course....and we went through a list of the top album-opening songs in heavy metal history.
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This week, we talked about why we didn't watch the Grammy's....we had a bunch of stuff on Valentine's Day....and we talked about the things you probably don't know about Abe Lincoln
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This week, Brian gloats about his stupid Patriots winning another Super Bowl. We talk about Sergio Garcia's hilarious meltdown in the sand trap....we give you the top reasons your music career hasn't taken off yet, and we talk about the Canadian Assman!
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This week, we talked A LOT about the upcoming Super Bowl...tons of facts and interesting info...plus, we talked to Marty McCoy about Bobaflex's upcoming show at the Crystal Grand Theater in the WI Dells. Plus, a man and his cockroach. A love story.
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This week, we had Drew in the newsroom for Shaw on Monday and helped him out with some new "dating terms". We played Fact or Bullcrap - "January Holidays" edition, talked about a seriously perverted guy on an airplane....and we tried to come up with a catchphrase for Drew to use when he's calling basketball games.
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This week, we talked about why you haven't joined an online dating service, there was the story about the lady drinking wine out of a Pringles can at a Walmart, the dude who injected his own semen into his arm to try and cure his back pain????? Also played Fact or Bullcrap, and threw in a classic Morning Sickness bit about "Some of this, then"
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Last show of the year...no Jean, just Brian & Shaw recapping some of the stuff from 2018 like the Top movies & TV shows & sports moments. Brian reviews "Bird Box" and we take a look back at the ORIGINAL Bacon discussion on World Bacon Day.
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This week on the Morning Sickness, we really geared up for the holiday with a couple of Christmas-themed Fact or Bullcraps, we talked about the most depressing Christmas song of all time(according to Brian), and we even go back to the time Skradie referred to an areola as "the dark part"
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This week on the show, we inched closer to Christmas with more holiday themed stuff like "your perfect Xmas", tweets from the Grinch, holiday travel stats, we played "Fact or Bullcrap" a couple of times with Shaw...and we talked about Shaw's love of Janet Jackson!
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This week, we talked about how many days of your life you waste hitting the snooze button. We play "Fact or Bullcrap" - December holidays edition. Brian attempts and succeeds in changing out his deadbolt. And we have a truly horrific roommate story!
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This week, we talked about some holiday stuff including the strange places people "do it" during Xmas and if you should help pay for your family's holiday dinner. Also, we talked about Jean's Carmex addiction and had a doozy from #Florida about a wedding photographer.
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This week was election week, so we had a LOT of election stuff...also, with Veteran's Day & Thanksgiving coming up, we played "Fact or Bullcrap: OTHER November Holidays" edition. Plus, did Jean FINALLY pay up on the Packer/Patriot bet????
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Leading up to Halloween, we played 'Fact or Bullcrap - Halloween Movies', we talked about the calories in your favorite Halloween candies, ran down a list of the best & worst Halloween candies....and then after the spooky holiday, we talked about the top reasons to be a vegan, and a couple of "Bad Mayors"
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This week we talked about a LOT of Halloween stuff, including the Top Halloween Songs, the best Fake Costumes and we play Fact Or Bullcrap - Famous Ghosts edition. Also, Brian & Shaw talk about where Shaw is taking Brian to lunch after losing the bet for the Bears/Patriots game.
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