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Yesterday · 1 hr 5 min
Week 6 Pigskin Picks. Grant Bilse. The economic impact of "GTA 6".
Another beautiful, late-October day in our area with a high near 70° and plenty of sunshine! Got the bike out this morning! In the news this morning, a massive recall on meat, Richard Riehl passed away, the charges against Timothy Busfield get dropped, Donnie Wahlberg almost died in a plane crash, a boat capsizes in California and some of the survivors get attacked by sharks before being rescued, and another roller coaster gets shut down. In sports, the 49ers beat the Commanders last night to wrap up Week 6 in the NFL, a look at the Week 7 schedule, Terry Mclaurin suffers a serious injury during the game last night, the Rays are moving on to the World Series to face the Brewers, a look at last night's WNBA Finals game, the NBA regular season kicks off this afternoon, Jalen Hurts is out for the season, Davante Adams gets injured, and Josh Jacobs will be back on the practice field for the Packers this week. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Jon Stewart signs an extension to continue hosting the Daily Show, and a look at the possible economic impact of the release of GTA 6. Cool story about a couple of teen brothers who helped save a grandmother and her two grandkids that were drowning in a retention pond. And a guy in Mississippi saved a 4 year-old kid from a burning home. Had some Halloween stuff this morning, including stressing about finding a costume, and an HOA that doesn't want it's residents to give out full-sized candy bars. Elsewhere in sports, CJ Gardner-Johnson gets suspended for a game by the NFL, the Colts fired their GM, select Marcus Cinemas in Wisconsin are going to be showing a couple of Brewer movies today & tomorrow, and some lucky fans are going to try & use their golden tickets for the World Series. We looked at our Week 6 Pigskin Picks and we also got on the phone with Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who got his 10th DUI, a woman who claims she found a cow tooth in her tacos, a price war between two gas stations in Georgia, a massage parlor gets popped for happy endings, a #FloridaWoman who did some unthinkable stuff with a kitten, and a #FloridaMom who showed up drunk to pick her kid up from school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 1 hr 9 min
Are Ritz crackers different? Commonly mispronounced food words. Best horror movies of 2026.
Sure...it's Monday. But at least it's going to be rather nice this week with temps in the upper 60's & low 70's. In the news this morning, the latest on the riots in France, a woman in Kansas drives onto a soccer field...killing several people, more info on the deadly school shooting in Oregon last week, Wisconsin is getting millions of dollars to bring more Amtrak service to Madison, In sports, the Badgers lost to #12 UCLA on Saturday, a look at the updated NCAAF rankings after a wild weekend, the Rays take a 3-2 lead on the Guardians in the ALCS, a recap of yesterday's NFL action, checking in on the WNBA Finals, the NBA regular season kicks off tomorrow afternoon, Tyler Reddick wins in Arizona, and Jalen Hurts is on the IR indefinitely. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And a pro from "Dancing With the Stars" gets suspended. A cat that went missing for nearly two years gets reunited with it's owners, a bird receives a 3D-printed beak, and a woman celebrates her 100th birthday! Halloween is next Saturday and one group of people are definitely not going to be celebrating...according to a new online poll. Plus, a list of the best horror movies of 2026! Elsewhere in sports, the deadly rappelling incident from Saturday, a Duke player apologizes for his interaction with a trainer, a Bearcats player gets injured on the medical cart, and the NBA is changing some of the bets you'll be allowed to make this upcoming season. Are you mispronouncing some of these food words? A debate about what hours coffee shops should be open. And are Ritz crackers the latest thing to change their original recipe? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a wedding venue that refuses to refund a couple's money after the groom dies, a woman is arrested for standing in the way of delivery robots, the dynamic pricing at Walmart, a drone delivering McDonald's & booze to an inmate in Quebec, a brewery owner claims there's a ghost in his kitchen, a #FloridaMan gets eaten by a massive gator, and a dude in Brazil who sold all his belongings & traveled to meet his girlfriend who turned out to be A.I. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Friday · 1 hr
Halloween stuff. Doc's Racing Report. The Brewers win the NLCS!
A long week is coming to an end with the Brewers going to the World Series...and a massive show at the La Crosse Center tonight featuring Godsmack & Dorothy! In the news this morning, President Trump reverses course on livestreaming the execution of the Fort Hood shooter, thousands of laminators are recalled due to fire risk, a deadly school shooting in Oregon, another "House of Horrors" in Ohio with deplorable conditions, In sports, the Brewers sweep the Dodgers and move on to the World Series, a look at the MLB schedule, Week 6 in the NFL kicked off last night with the Broncos beating the Seahawks in overtime, the WNBA Finals begin tomorrow, and the Badgers take on #12 UCLA tomorrow night. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend...and what's new in theaters. Plus, the official GTA 6 trailer is out...and a new documentary about Bigfoot is coming to Amazon Prime next week. Cool story about a couple that got some help from a few strangers so they could get to their wedding on time. And a teenager in Georgia has a really cool charity that helps local kids get a bike, a helmet, and learn how to ride! The latest trend on TikTok is just laying on the floor, apparently. Elsewhere in sports, Jon Rahm is losing a LOT of money, Troy Aikman & Joe Buck are headed towards a potential break-up, and a soccer coach goes viral for trying to avoid sneaking a peek at a woman's cleavage. Had some Halloween-related stuff on the show this morning including the most haunted cities in the country, the top trending costumes according to Google, and the scariest movie to come out the year you were born. Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a guy in NH overdoses...gets NARCAN'd and brought back...then gets popped for DUI a half hour later...and then got another DWI charge a few hours later after he drove to the impound lot! Plus, a #FloridaMan gets arrested for DUI...and is so drunk, he can't tie his own shoes. Also, a woman gets arrested for faking her own death after she got caught starting multiple fraudulent GoFundMe fundraisers, & an OB-GYN is reminding women they shouldn't use wicker as a sex-toy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thursday · 52 min
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Most popular Halloween costume the year you were born. Drunk...high...or both?
Welcome to Thursday!!! Wet weather on the way later this morning and continuing throughout most of the day. On the show this morning, "Hypothetical Thursday"...Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get rid of ONE annoying habit in EVERY human being, what would it be & why?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "Which sports championship would you rather attend?" We also talked to Office Cora just after 8am to see what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news, a recall on acetaminophen purchased from Amazon, a deadly plane crash in WI, Diddy gets attacked by a Jamaican drug lord in prison, another "House of Horrors" is discovered in Kentucky, the new trial for Bryan Kohberger gets delayed, and the wild interview with Jaime West from Indiana. In sports, the Brewers beat the Dodgers again last night to take a commanding 3-0 series lead in the NLCS...the team also announced plans for World Series tickets to go on-sale later today. We took a look at today's MLB playoff schedule, Week 6 in the NFL kicks off tonight on Amazon Prime, the Alaric Jackson suspension gets reduced to just one game, the Badgers get ready for UCLA on Saturday night, the Astros are moving on from their manager...while the Phillies sign Don Mattingly to an extension. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Tom Cruise wants to drive in a real NASCAR race for "Days of Thunder 2", and Nikki Sixx takes a page out of Metallica's book. Also, the video of Kelly Clarkson's "incident" at that store in Brooklyn has found it's way onto the internet. What was the top costume on the year you were born?? Thankfully, "Reader's Digest" put together a list. And check out this dog who got rescued after falling down a steep cliff. Poor pupper! Elsewhere in sports, Daniel Suarez is returning to Spire Motorsports in 2027, a hilarious video from the Winston-Salem State University football field, a "Fight Club" at the Central Methodist University...and a girls' cross country team walks off in protest. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dumbass criminal who broke into a computer store & stole a bunch of empty boxes, a teacher in Pennsylvania who left school to go to the liquor store, an ICU nurse that was using a syringe to steal fentanyl from a critically-ill patient's IV, & a humanoid robot that was used to sexually assault a teenage girl. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 14 · 1 hr 15 min
One Gotta Go Wednesday. Week 6 Pigskin Picks. Who'd you rather? Not Dead Yet!!!!
Happy Hump Day, yo! Cooling off considerably the next few days with some rain likely tomorrow. Kicked off the show with a new "Who'd You Rather?" - Stuck in the Andes like that soccer team in the 70's...or stuck in the Chilean mine??? In the news this morning, the latest on the death at Six Flags in Georgia, an update on the Ilhan Omar investigation, President Trump has another rally interrupted by a protestor, Pope Leo has lung cancer, and the situation between Kelly Clarkson & that shop in Brooklyn. In sports, the Tampa Bay Rays tied up the ALCS last night, the Brew Crew & Dodgers resume their series tonight in L.A., a look at the rest of the MLB schedule for the week, the NFL kicks off Week 6 tomorrow night in Denver, Alaric Jackson & Montez Sweat get suspended by the league...while Dre Greenlaw's appeal of his suspension does NOT get overturned. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a list of horror movies that aren't that scary...and apparently, Guitar Center is going to allow people to play "Stairway to Heaven" in their stores again. Great story about an app that lets you adopt trees and help keep them healthy & growing, a police K9 officer helped to locate & rescue a missing boy in Maryland, and a nonprofit in Kansas City that's planting orchards in vacant lots around the country. Hump Day means "One Gotta Go Wednesday"...and since today is also "National Dessert Day", we had to choose which one of these very popular desserts had to go forever: Ice cream. Cake. Pie. Or Cookies????? Elsewhere in sports, the Atlanta Dream are moving their home games for the upcoming WNBA Finals, Mark Sanchez reaches a settlement with the truck driver he attacked last year, Deion Sanders talks about the Colorado playbook that was found in a hotel room a few weeks ago, and a high school football coach in Oregon gets FIRED for running up the score. Tyler from upstairs joined us in the studio again this morning to help Jean make her Week 6 Pigskin Picks. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a shooting at an IHop, a teen in Guatemala who woke up in a coffin(NOT DEAD YET!), a woman in NH who went to an urgent care clinic and got left inside after they closed for the day, a Delta passenger who decided to steal some of the airport vehicles rather than get on his plane, and a church deacon in Georgia who dumped four kids off at a busy intersection...four miles away from home...because they were misbehaving on the bus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 13 · 1 hr 13 min
Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Can Jean finish the Halloween song lyrics? Week 5 Pigskin Picks recap.
Holy crap are we loaded today! Kicked things off with the results of an online poll that asked people, "You are asked to cross a large cemetery . . . in the middle of the night. What do you take with you?" In the news, Selma Blair got arrested after biting a flight attendant...punching another one...and trying to open a door mid-flight, RJ Mitte...who played Walter White Jr. on "Breaking Bad" has died, an update on the deadly mass shooting in Erie, a recall on Dodge Rams, the latest on the raid on Ilhan Omar, and some people are calling for a ban on Barbie dolls after some questionable packaging. In sports, the Bills beat the Rams on MNF to wrap up Week 5 in the NFL, a look at the Week 6 schedule, the Brewers got another win over the Dodgers yesterday & are now just two wins away from the World Series, in the ALCS, the Guardians topped the Rays last night in Game 1 of that series. Michah Parsons won't be back for the Packers as they take on the Cowboys this weekend...the Pack also lost Javon Hargrave for the season, and Dre Greenlaw gets suspended for head-butting another player. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday. And Dan Levy has some harsh criticism for Shane Gillis after his appearance on SNL this past weekend. Great story about a family that recently sold hundreds of acres of their land in Texas so it can be turned into a state park, a company is working to make peanuts safer for people with allergies, and a simple lemonade stand has grown into a massive charity organization! Halloween is right around the corner and this morning, we tested Jean's ability to complete the Halloween song lyric. Plus, we took a look at how we did with our Week 5 Pigskin Picks(hint: Brian beat Jean BADLY). Elsewhere in sports, a look at the start of the NBA regular season one week from tonight, a Michael Jordan jersey just sold for a butt-load of money, and TNA has fired Max Caster after his appearance on "Bound for Glory" this past weekend. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk about the Packer win on Sunday against the Bears, the Brewers series vs. the Dodgers, and his Holy Grail of sports memorabilia. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a teacher who got busted for grooming a 15 year-old student, a #FloridaWoman who got caught living in a storage unit, a serial pisser at a college in MN ends up being one of their professors, a guy in NC who got arrested and pinched the genitals of the arresting officer, and a street light in San Diego falls over after years of getting peed on by dogs! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 12 · 55 min
Karen of the Day. Why Brian was bawling on Saturday morning. STD-transmitted diarrhea?
Back to reality! One more day in the 80's before it cools off for the rest of the week. In the news this morning, the latest on Christa Pike, a guy breaks into a tiger enclosure at a zoo & gets mauled to death, a mass shooting in Pennsylvania, a world-record pumpkin, Mama Celeste pizzas are getting axed, and the Flock camera company is probably going to be laying off a bunch of people. In sports, the Guardians come back from an 0-2 deficit to beat the White Sox & win the ALDS, the Brewers took game one from the Dodgers last night, a look at today's MLB schedule, the latest from yesterday's NFL action including that bone-headed play by the Commanders, results of the NASCAR race yesterday, the WNBA Finals begin on Saturday, and the Atlanta Dream are trying to move their home games into a bigger arena. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Megan Fox has subscription material and it's allegedly "Breaking the internet". Elsewhere in sports, the new AP Top 25 rankings are out, a Dodgers fan is going viral for keeping a ball instead of giving it to a kid, and MLB is looking at shortening the regular season and expanding the ALDS & NLDS to a best-of-seven series. A heart-warming story about a senior cat that's looking for it's furever home. And a teenager literally gave an elderly man the shoes off his feet. Had a new "Karen of the Day" from right here in Wisconsin...along with an update on a Karen we talked about last week. Brian talked about why he was bawling on Saturday morning...and Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about her upcoming trip to Nashville! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was burying cats alive because she thought they were demons, a Phys-Ed teacher who was under the influence during school, a woman in Iowa who was using stolen credit card numbers to rent bounce houses, a woman's video of the bathroom at TJ Maxx goes viral, and is STD-transmitted diarrhea really a "thing"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7 · 1 hr 14 min
Doc talking Oktoberfest Races. Week 5 Pigskin Picks with Tyler. One Gotta Go Wednesday. Doing "the helicopter"
It's Hump Day...but it's also our final day in the studio this week as we'll be flipping over to the CMN Radiothon tomorrow & Friday from 6am until 6pm. You can find out all about the Radiothon by clicking here! Please consider donating to the cause. MASSIVE show as we get ready to wrap it up until next Monday. We had Doc in studio this morning for his annual Oktoberfest Races Report & ticket giveaway thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire...and Tyler was in studio as well to once again help Jean make her Pigskin Picks! In the news this morning, the fallout from President Trump's comments about L.A. and San Deigo yesterday, a recall on rechargeable hand-warmers, Christa Pike wakes up after two failed executions, a woman in Milwuakee walked into a school and faked being a substitute teacher for several periods before being escorted out, and a shooting suspect is arrested in La Crosse along with his mother & brother. In sports, both National League Division series resumed last night, a look at today's MLB schedule, Week 5 in the NFL gets underway tomorrow night on Prime, the WNBA playoffs continue tonight with a couple of games, Lane Johnson announces his immediate retirement from the league, the NFL Referee Association is pushing back on the recent suspensions handed down by the league, and Lionel Messi goes out in style in his final international game. We discussed what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, with "Avengers: Doomsday" coming out in December, more & more brands are teaming up for product launches...including Dunkin Donuts. And the latest on the Sebastian Maniscalco controversy at SiriusXM radio. In the good news department, we had a story about some mountain bikers in NH who helped rescue a horse that had become stuck in some deep mud, and a hospital valet in Buffalo gets a nice surprise after being an uplifting inspiration for cancer patients. Today is "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and in honor of John "The Cougar" Mellencamp's 75th Birthday, we played a Mellencamp songs-edition: Jack & Diane...Pink Houses...Small Town...or Hurts So Good. Which one are you getting rid of forever? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a 67 year-old woman in Indiana who was doing drunken donuts on the courthouse lawn, a #FloridaMan who dressed up as an ICE agent & trying to intimidate voters was arrested, a woman is suing a popular bar in Vegas after she allegedly got injured by a mechanical penis, and another #FloridaMan who was showing naked pictures of himself doing the "helicopter" with his penis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6 · 51 min
New Release Tuesday. Results of our Week 4 Pigskin Picks. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Taco Day deals.
Big show today...we recapped our week 4 Pigskin Picks, talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show, and discussed some of the deals you can take advantage of on National Taco Day! In the news this morning, a recall on Gatorade, there's plague on the loose in Russia, Jim Baker dies, a wild video of an ASU cheerleader, and the Fort Hood killer is getting a firing squad. In sports, the Falcons beat the Saints on MNF last night, a look at Week 5's schedule, Tyson Bagent gets the starting nod for the Bears, the White Sox & Rays both won last night, the two NLDS continue tonight, a check on the WNBA schedule, Ovi retires, and a couple of NFL refs get suspended! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday. Also, Aerosmith are teasing a possible comeback show or two. Uplifting story about a high school football team in Texas that gave one of their seniors a moment he'll never forget, and a high school in Colorado that just crowned the most popular members of the school as homecoming royalty. Elsewhere in sports, a tennis player beans a spectator, CJ Gardner-Johnson ran his mouth after the Bills' loss on Sunday, a HS football team in Ohio had possession of the ball for an entire half, and Pat McAfee changes course on his most recent donation. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a crossword bandit who finally got caught, a groom who called his bride by her sister's name, a #FloridaWoman who struck & killed a horse with her car & then drove off, and a #FloridaMan who got popped for DUI at almost FIVE times the legal limit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 5 · 49 min
Karen of the Day. Dangerous mechanical penises. Play stupid games....
Still NOT feeling the best. Definitely much better than last week, but this cough keeps hanging around. Big week coming up with our firepit getting finished(hopefully) on Thursday and the CMN Radiothon happening at Gundersen on Thursday & Friday In the news today, a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper passed away over the weekend, a recall on frozen berries sold at Walmart & Trader Joes, an update on the cheesesteak assault from last week, the prison chief in Tennessee resigns after they botched the Christa Pike execution, a deadly shooting at a park in Baltimore, and the "Jane Doe" from Cornell is allegedly getting death threats. In sports, a recap of the NFL games yesterday, the MLB Wild Card games this weekend, the WNBA playoffs, and the college football action. Plus, Tony Romo is officially out at CBS, and a Chiefs player had a nasty ankle injury! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an auction that includes a bunch of Pee Wee Herman stuff from Paul Reubens' private collection! Had a new "Karen of the Day" who was REALLY sick of people in her park. On the flipside of that, we had a great story about a 12 year-old in Arizona who had a VERY successful diaper drive, and a wedding that almost got ruined by some severe weather until a bunch of strangers showed up to make it a wonderful occasion! Elsewhere in sports, a coach got fired during a game, the 49er's owner is punished by the NFL, this Saturday's UFC event set some records, and Halloween is right around the corner and according to a new survey, people are sick of the "sexy" costumes. And in today's "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who was selling illegal drugs on Facebook marketplace, another #FloridaMan who was filming a TikTok video while getting a haircut in the middle of a busy road that got seriously injured by a truck, a woman in Alaska who kept her dead husband's body in a chest freezer for years, a woman in Pennsylvania who stole a donation box for a pet shelter, and a woman in Vegas who got injured by a mechanical penis ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 2 · 55 min
Dutch oven recipes. Doc's Racing Report. Are "influencers" the worst people of all time?
Here we go with another Friday!!! Thankfully, I have absolutely nothing to do this weekend and I'm feeling about 20% better today than I was yesterday. A lazy weekend filled with naps and soup should help. In the news this morning, a tragic shooting death on the Southside of La Crosse has claimed the life of a young man, an update on the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee, a man is recovering after being attacked by five other men in Madison, a missing 5 year-old in Wisconsin is found safe, a substitute teacher in Iowa gets fired for giving "extra credit" to students who donated to her GoFundMe account, a frat leader in Arizona gets a VERY light sentence in the alcohol-poisoning death of a pledge, and a sperm whale just sunk a yacht...leaving four sailors stranded at sea for hours. In sports, the Browns kicked off week 4 in the NFL with a win over the Steelers on TNF, the Braves went to Philly & beat the Phillies to move on the MLB playoffs, a look at the upcoming ALDS & NLDS series, the Las Vegas Aces eliminated the Indiana Fever from the WNBA postseason, Angel Reese wins the DPOY award, and the Badgers look to win another conference game against Michigan State tomorrow. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/this weekend. Plus, what's new in theaters. Apparently, you can stay in an apartment where Kurt Cobain did a bunch of writing for most of Nirvana's songs as it's been turned into an Airbnb, and did Halle Berry really choke her own kid???? A guy in Texas returned a bunch of money he found laying on top of an ATM...asking the question, "How much would it have to be before you'd try to keep it for yourself?" A couple of recent stories about "influencers" behaving badly has us wondering if they're the worst people in the world? Doc joined us to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Elsewhere in sports we had the 18th goalie-goal in NHL history last night, a mumps outbreak on the San Diego State football team, Victor Wembanyama won't promote gambling sites, and the Portland Trailblazers just announced their new play-by-play announcer...and fired him hours later. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom who pulled a gun on a "Once Upon A Child" employee because her son allegedly wasn't allowed to play with any toys, a woman who was repeatedly allowing a doctor to sexually assault her young child in exchange for drugs, a woman in California that intentionally ran over a puppy with her van, & a mother in South Carolin who stabbed her two children over 50 times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 1 · 1 hr 3 min
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. Things to look forward to in October!
Still battling this cold thing...hoping to see much more improvement by tomorrow morning. On the show today, we talked to Office Cora to see what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And it's also "Hypothetical Thursday", so we asked each other hypothetical questions. Brian's question for Jean was: Jean's question for Brian was: We also discussed a list of things to look forward to in the month of October! In the news this morning, a recall on 7-Up, the wild scene on a Flydubai flight, a woman in Tennessee survives two doses of execution drugs, Cornell University orders an independent investigation into the gang rape case, President Trump signs an Executive Order to rename A.I. to "Super Intelligence", and the "Coolest Thing Made in WI" announces the Sweet 16. In sports, the results of yesterday's MLB playoff games and a look at today's schedule, Week 4 of the NFL kicks off tonight with Pittsburgh vs. Cleveland, a look at last night's WNBA playoff action, Jayden Reed is done for the season for the Packers after going in for neck surgery, and the Pack sign a new guard. Plus, Joey Porter Jr. is headed to Dallas! Elsewhere in sports, MLB attendance is up yet again, Phil Mickelson checks in to a rehab treatment facility, the NBA is going to be paying closer attention to push-offs this coming season, and a former NASCAR driver has to pay another woman $850,000 after an alleged affair. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a look at the new "Ted" animated series, and "Rocky" is heading back to theaters for it's 50th anniversary...complete with a special popcorn bucket! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", a family's vacation is ruined after their young child discovers mom & dad's sex toy, a $12 million island for sale in #Florida comes with a moat full of gators, a brother & sister get in a huge fight over who was eating grapes, a woman is charged with threatening a guy with a pitchfork. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 30 · 1 hr 7 min
One Gotta Go Wednesday. Week 4 Pigskin Picks. Maybe Jean's handwriting isn't so bad.
What a loaded show today. Just wish I felt better. This post-Oktoberfest cold or whatever it is sucks. In the news this morning, Six Flags is closing a ride that's been giving people brain damage, a nationwide recall on blood pressure meds, a toddler had a loaded gun in their backpack at daycare, the latest on the gang rape at Cornell University, a fitness influencer is going viral for harassing a sea turtle, a former American Idol contestant is found guilty of murdering his wife, the Flock CEO is having a really rough time, and the winner of Fat Bear Week! In sports, the results of yesterday's MLB playoff action along with a look at today's schedule, the WNBA playoffs continued last night, Week 4 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night, the Giants cut Odell Beckham, a former Auburn staffer is accused of stealing sensitive documents, and a crazy stat about The Miz. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. A "Game of Thrones" movie is coming, Daughtry announces an upcoming tour with a stop at the Pablo Center, and a trailer for the Matthew Perry documentary gets released. Check out this McDonald's employee who paid it forward & got rewarded for his generosity...and scientists are looking at using spent coffee grounds as insulation sometime in the future. Also, does Angelina Jolie have worse handwriting than Jean? It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and today's edition was swear words! The F-word, S**T, P***Y, or the C-word?? Which one are you getting rid of? And speaking of cursing, have you heard about NASCAR's Swear Jar contest??? You could win some serious coin. Also in the world of NASCAR, Brad Keselowski is out at Roush Fenway after this season, Denny Hamlin reacts to the Corey Heim "fight", and the league hands down some punishment for the attack on Heim. Tyler from upstairs once again joined us just after 8am to "help" Jean make her Week 4 NFL Pigskin Picks, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of seized cocaine that went missing from a courtroom in Fiji, a guy in Virginia who was doing 72 in a 25 because he didn't want to miss breakfast at McDonald's, a #FloridaMan who was recently seen walking his pet raccoon on a leash, a woman who changed her mind about bungee-jumping had it changed back by one of the staffers, and a mom who abandoned her four kids at home so she could go on a cruise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 29 · 53 min
New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse. Week 3 Pigskin Picks results. Does Brian have I.M.S.?
Rain later today & throughout the overnight. More rain tomorrow & on Thursday morning. On the show, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to recap the Badger win on Saturday and the Packer loss on Thursday night. Plus, we found out how his Oktoberfest went! We looked at the results of our Week 3 Pigskin Picks, and Brian self-diagnosed himself after reading about "I.M.S." In the news, Dennis "Mr. Belding" Haskins passed away, a recall on pepperoncini, today's the final day of Fat Bear Week, and it's "National Coffee Day"...so a rundown of some of the deals you can take advantage of. In sports, the Bears surprisingly beat the Eagles on MNF last night, a look at the Week 4 schedule, the MLB Postseason begins today and the NHL regular season also kicks off tonight. The WNBA postseason continues tonight, an update on Justin Jefferson's injury, and JJ McCarthy gets traded! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday. In other celebrity news, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is selling a bunch of his guitars, Rod Stewart announces his final tour, and the cast of "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" is also going on a reunion tour. A touching story about a mom in Minnesota who was able to hear her dead daughter's heart beating in the chest of an organ recipient. And check out this daring rescue by a mountain climber from Canada. Elsewhere in sports, De'Von Achane is done for the season, Baker Mayfield will be out for almost a month with a dislocated thumb, the Packers sign a few players, the "Protect College Sports Act" takes another step towards passing, & the Brewers announce some watch-parties. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a homeowner in Texas that shot & killed a person breaking into their home, a girl that went viral for farting while working at Chick-Fil-A gets fired(but not for the flatulence), a bartender from Maryland who got busted for taking her pants off on a flight & masturbating, and a GoFundMe that got taken down after some "misrepresentations" were made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 28 · 48 min
Real names of rock stars. Best TV shows of the 21st Century. The MLB mom responds!
Whew! What a weekend!!! How's your liver doing? Mine's surprisingly okay, but my voice is sounding a bit rough today. So, apologies for that. In the news this morning, the voting is now open for the "Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin", a guy in Texas got arrested after he crashed his car into a closed Kroger grocery store so he could use the bathroom, the Nor'Easter that caused flooding in multiple states has also unearthed a shipwreck...and pushed sharks onto city streets! Another wrestler shockingly dies, and Cup Noodles has a new Halloween promotion! In sports, a look at yesterday's NFL scores, USC has suspended Desman Stephens, South Carolina also suspended a player, the Mariners fire their manager after a rough season, and a look at this week's MLB playoff schedule. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, one of the founding members of GWAR has passed away. An interesting story about a "boys weekend" in Vegas that could have saved a man's life. A list of the best TV shows of the 21 century, and a quiz about the real names of rock stars. Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry gets a new contract extension, the WNBA playoffs are underway, the NHL regular season kicks off tomorrow night, Kyle Larson gets a win in the NASCAR playoffs, and Corey Heim ate a few punches near a hot dog stand. Plus, the incredibly touching moment between Justin Verlander & his daughter. A woman is defending her husband after a video of her went viral...where she's not only carrying a bunch of food at a ballgame, but also carrying her child. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about guy who was using a GPS tracker to stalk a woman who was delivering Pokémon cards, a house in #Florida that's had TWO cranes fall on it, a dude who got arrested for riding a scooter naked, an Amazon employee who was busted for peeing in the lobby of an apartment building, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 24 · 40 min
Hypothetical Thursday. Office Cora. A visit from the Oktoberfest Royal Family. Things that are overrated!
No Jean this morning as she's at the Festgrounds helping with the Senior Breakfast! And speaking of Oktoberfest, the new Royal Family stopped by this morning to say hello as we get ready for a wild weekend of beer, brats, music, family & fun! In the news this morning, a recall on raw meat sold nationwide, Harvey Weinstein gets sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault, RIP to Peter Byrne of "Naked Eyes", Jonathan Taylor-Thomas gets arrested for assaulting a police officer, a lesbian bar in Massachusetts lifts their mask mandate and people are freaking out, and hundreds of lawsuits allege that GLP-1's are causing vision loss! In sports, the Brewers beat the Phillies yesterday, Week 3 in the NFL kicks off tonight with the Packers & Falcons, the Badgers play #13 Penn State on Saturday, the Cubs & Red Sox series this weekend gets shifted around because of the weather in New England, Jaxson Dart is getting surgery and is likely done for the entire regular season, and the NY Islanders have a grilled cheese sammich on the menu this year that's got some very interesting ingredients. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today & tomorrow. And speaking of streaming, Disney+ is once again raising it's rates. Yay! Plus, a new documentary about the making of "Goodfellas" is on the way. A heroic dog that helped to rescue dozens of people after the earthquakes in Venezuela earlier this year is getting a statue! And a new wildlife overpass in Colorado is saving hundreds of animals from vehicle collisions since it was installed. Does your garage need some refreshing? Natty Light has just the thing for you - A garage sponsorship complete with free beer money, a jumbotron, signage and a whole lot more! Elsewhere in sports, Darrell Waltrip is stepping away from public appearances after he was diagnosed with having cognitive issues that impact his personality, an update on the ASU hockey player that's been in a coma since collapsing during a summer workout, and the SF Giants were trying to celebrate in the locker room when a naked man appeared out of nowhere! A new survey on Reddit asked people to list things that are overrated, Office Cora joined the show just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and I also asked her which "One Gotta Go Wednesday" items she's getting rid of forever. Oktoberfest beer, brats, music, or the outfits. (She went with brats!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drank toilet water in an effort to fool a breathalyzer, an A.I. Onlyfans account made a ridiculous amount of money, a mom in Michigan who left her 3 & 4 year olds home alone & surrounded by trash...and they were found by cops eating spoiled raw meat, a guy who really loves feet, and a couple of mechanics who got fired after they used a racial slur on a customer's oil change reminder sticker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 23 · 1 hr
One Gotta Go Wednesday - Oktoberfest edition. Week 3 of our NFL Pigskin Picks. Are we in a "sex recession"?
Happy Hump Day, yo! The weather for the rest of this week is going to be VERY cooperative for all things Oktoberfest!!! And our "One Gotta Go Wednesday" is Oktoberfest-themed this week as we get ready to raise a stein and sing an Ein Prosit or two. Which one's gotta go forever? Oktoberfest brats? Oktoberfest beers? Oktoberfest music? Or Oktoberfest outfits? We also made our Week 3 NFL Pigskin Picks with Jean's "ringer", Tyler, in studio. In the news this morning, the Madison location of Minocqua Brewing is likely to close by the end of the year, this year's White House Christmas tree is coming from Wisconsin, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital, McDonald's Monopoly is returning in October, an obsessed 14 year-old boy stabs a girl because she won't go on a date with him, and Robo-Toilets make their debut in NYC. In sports, the Brewers lose to the Phillies last night, Alex Bregman could be back for the Cubs by this weekend, a look at the Week 3 NFL schedule, and update on Jaxson Dart's injury, the Packers have lost Zach Bako-Bewele for the season, the Bears might be starting their 4th-string QB this weekend, Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees in the Wild Card round, and the Red Sox sign their interim head coach to a contract. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a trailer for a Norm Macdonald documentary drops, Wendy's is apparently releasing an Emo album, and a MAGA Festival featuring Kid Rock & Dog the Bounty Hunter gets canceled after only SIX VIP tickets get sold. Elsewhere in sports, the youth hockey player who violently slashed an opposing player has been suspended, and Steven Adams warns the press that NBA production in November is going to slow way down because of GTA 6. Are we in a "sex recession"?? According to a new survey by Playboy(yes, it's still a thing) seems to suggest that we are. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" who fought a robot & lost, a woman who got swallowed up by a sinkhole in her backyard, a funeral home that displayed the wrong dead body, a DoorDash customer who picked up his order from the scene of a crash involving his delivery driver, a Wendy's manager who allegedly tied one of their employees to the grill, & a bull that jumped into the stands at a bullfighting event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 22 · 1 hr 1 min
New Release Tuesday. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show. Our Week 2 Pigskin Picks. First day of Fall stuff!
I'm happy to say that Jean's cleaning guy came over to my house yesterday and did a FANTASTIC job!!! The wife was VERY pleased with the outcome. On the show today, we reviewed our Week 2 Pigskin Picks(Jean lost...AGAIN), and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show! Plus, Fall officially starts at 7:04pm tonight, so we took a look at some of our favorite things about Autumn. In the news this morning, Lauren Boebert denies the allegations she had sex with three of her staff members, CNN & other news outlets are suing the White House, a teen in Texas allegedly handed her newborn baby to a stranger and took off in an Uber, Shock Top teams up with Spirit Halloween on a Candy Corn beer, no criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, and Mt. Dew is willing to pay someone $1 million for proof that Bigfoot exists! In sports, the Rams beat the Giants on MNF to wrap up week 2 in the NFL, Jaxson Dart goes out with an injury, Matt Stafford passes Philip Rivers on the all-time TD list, a look at the Week 3 schedule, Michael Penix Jr. is getting the start against the Packers this Thursday night, updates on the injuries to Caleb Williams & Kyler Marray, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Phillies tonight, and NASCAR isn't going to punish or fine Hocevar or Blaney for the fight on pit road at Bristol. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Ozzfest is officially returning to the US in 2027!!!!! Someone found a $30 painting at an estate sale that is apparently worth $250,000!!! Plus, a dog that almost died in a house fire gets saved by firefighters that refused to give up, and a woman is going viral for bringing free books to kids on her special trolley! Elsewhere in sports, an update on Alex Bregman's injuries, Doc Rivers is done coaching & going to become an NBA analyst now, a couple of high school coaches on the SAME TEAM fought in the locker room at half time, and Shaq becomes an honorary FBI agent. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Arizona who got busted for impersonating a police officer, a #FloridaMan who pointed his gun at some firefighters who were trying to save him, a guy who was towing a two-story house in San Francisco Bay with his boat, & a youth hockey player who slashed another player in the back of the head. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 21 · 58 min
Everyday phrases that could sound condescending. Brian's new "bracelet". A woman thinks her grocery store is scamming her.
Welcome to Oktoberfest week! We're back in the studio this morning, but on Friday we'll be live at the State Room in downtown La Crosse for our 18th annual Kick-off to Oktoberfest! In the news this morning, the latest on the suicide attempt by Carrot Top, Converse has to pull an ad & apologize, several news organizations are banned from the White House, ICE agents shoot & injure a man in Austin, RIP to Duncan Sheik & Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory, and President Trump post a poll about renaming A.I. In sports, the Brewers complete the sweep of the Orioles over the weekend, the Packers come from behind to beat the Jets in overtime yesterday, the Vikings beat the Bears after Caleb Williams went out with an injury, the latest on the injuries to Jaylen Reed & Jayden Daniels, and the Badgers get a big win on Saturday. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And a new "Halloween" game is being banned in Australia. Cool story about a 48 year-old guy making his college football debut, a girl is helping victims of house fires by fixing up stuffed animals from second-hand stores, a pelican in need of assistance comes knocking on a door, and a trumpet player's instrument stops working during the playing of the National Anthem...so he continues by singing the Anthem instead! A list of everyday phrases that could sound condescending. A woman who thinks the grocery store was scamming her. Elsewhere in sports, thirty-five more women come forward about being scammed by a fake NFL player, a caddie quits mid-round, the Matt Kalil lawsuit against his ex-wife is dismissed, and an entire high school football team is suspended for one game because of their team mascot! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who strangled his wife after she complained about his farting in bed, a man that pretended to be a woman and evaded police for EIGHT years, a hunter in Deleware shot & killed a woman who he thought was a deer, a police chief is upset that the Flock camera company is using his image without his permission, and a guy in China opens a back-scratching salon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 18 · 58 min
Karen of the Day. Doc's Racing Report. Recapping last night's concert. Did Brian steal a kid's balloon?
I'm in desperate need of a nap. I stayed out waaaaay past my bedtime last night(for good reason) and I'm dragging this morning. And apparently, I stole some kid's balloon. So I've got that going for me. It was a great show last night with Atreyu, In This Moment, & Nothing More at Copeland Park & Events Center. Looking forward to Godsmack & Dorothy next month! In the news this morning, a recall on a toy sold at Target stores nationwide, a woman in Georgia is suing the officer who shot & killed her donkey, a #FloridaWoman pleads guilty to defrauding the Epstein victims fund, a woman in Minnesota looks just like J. Lo in her mugshot, the finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame, and the Ohio "house of horrors" mom is accused of sexual conduct with a minor family member. In sports, the Brewers won the series against the Pirates but lost yesterday's game, the Dodgers clinch the NL West, a scary collision during the Mets game last night, the Bills open up Week 2 in the NFL with a win over the Lions last night, the Badgers take on Eastern MI tomorrow morning, Morgan Freeman is going to be on the set of "College Gameday", and Steve Belichick is OUT at UNC. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music you might want to check out and have you seen the newest popcorn bucket??? It's for the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie. Cool story about a guy who's been making videos about the lunches that his wife packs for him, and a waterless toilet that was developed for astronauts is now helping people with limited-to-no access to plumbing. Also, a dog that's been missing for FOUR years just got reunited with his family! Had a new "Karen of the Day" who REALLY wanted some caddies for her round at the golf club. Today is "National Cheeseburger Day" and we discussed some of the deals that are available, some interesting facts about cheeseburgers, and Wendy's is bringing back the old-school yellow packaging! Elsewhere in sports, Steve Sarkisian apologizes to ESPN's Holly Rowe, the Hyrox athlete that shit herself is apologizing, Alexander Ovechkin tries to explain his appearance in a political ad for Vladimir Putin, the unveiling of an amazingly cool Kyle Busch car, and Cornhusker fans ran up a MASSIVE bar tab on Jon Rothstein's credit card. 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 drug addict who was arrested for drug possession while on his way to a court-ordered drug program, a fight club at a daycare involving the kids, a woman who gave lap dances to three teenage boys and also gave one of the kids an STD after the lap dance went a bit too far, & a sex offender who collapses in court after hearing how long his prison sentence could be. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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