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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: " " Jean's question for Brian was: " " 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 aSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/americas-largest-rainforest-safe-from-logging-thanks-to-alaska-court-ruling/ 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.