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What a loaded show today. Just wish I felt better. This post-Oktoberfest cold or whatever it is sucks. In the news this morning, Six Flags is closing a ride that's been giving people brain damage, a nationwide recall on blood pressure meds, a toddler had a loaded gun in their backpack at daycare, the latest on the gang rape at Cornell University, a fitness influencer is going viral for harassing a sea turtle, a former American Idol contestant is found guilty of murdering his wife, the Flock CEO is having a really rough time, and the winner of Fat Bear Week! In sports, the results of yesterday's MLB playoff action along with a look at today's schedule, the WNBA playoffs continued last night, Week 4 in the NFL kicks off tomorrow night, the Giants cut Odell Beckham, a former Auburn staffer is accused of stealing sensitive documents, and a crazy stat about The Miz. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. A "Game of Thrones" movie is coming, Daughtry announces an upcoming tour with a stop at the Pablo Center, and a trailer for the Matthew Perry documentary gets released. Check out this McDonald's employee who paid it forward & got rewarded for his generosity...and scientists are looking at using spent coffee grounds as insulation sometime in the future. Also, does Angelina Jolie have worse handwriting than Jean? It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and today's edition was swear words! The F-word, S**T, P***Y, or the C-word?? Which one are you getting rid of? And speaking of cursing, have you heard about NASCAR's Swear Jar contest??? You could win some serious coin. Also in the world of NASCAR, Brad Keselowski is out at Roush Fenway after this season, Denny Hamlin reacts to the Corey Heim "fight", and the league hands down some punishment for the attack on Heim. Tyler from upstairs once again joined us just after 8am to "help" Jean make her Week 4 NFL Pigskin Picks, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of seized cocaine that went missing from a courtroom in Fiji, a guy in Virginia who was doing 72 in a 25 because he didn't want to miss breakfast at McDonald's, a #FloridaMan who was recently seen walking his pet raccoon on a leash, a woman who changed her mind about bungee-jumping had it changed back by one of the staffers, and a mom who abandoned her four kids at home so she could go on a cruise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rain later today & throughout the overnight. More rain tomorrow & on Thursday morning. On the show, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to recap the Badger win on Saturday and the Packer loss on Thursday night. Plus, we found out how his Oktoberfest went! We looked at the results of our Week 3 Pigskin Picks, and Brian self-diagnosed himself after reading about "I.M.S." In the news, Dennis "Mr. Belding" Haskins passed away, a recall on pepperoncini, today's the final day of Fat Bear Week, and it's "National Coffee Day"...so a rundown of some of the deals you can take advantage of. In sports, the Bears surprisingly beat the Eagles on MNF last night, a look at the Week 4 schedule, the MLB Postseason begins today and the NHL regular season also kicks off tonight. The WNBA postseason continues tonight, an update on Justin Jefferson's injury, and JJ McCarthy gets traded! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday. In other celebrity news, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is selling a bunch of his guitars, Rod Stewart announces his final tour, and the cast of "Sabrina The Teenage Witch" is also going on a reunion tour. A touching story about a mom in Minnesota who was able to hear her dead daughter's heart beating in the chest of an organ recipient. And check out this daring rescue by a mountain climber from Canada. Elsewhere in sports, De'Von Achane is done for the season, Baker Mayfield will be out for almost a month with a dislocated thumb, the Packers sign a few players, the "Protect College Sports Act" takes another step towards passing, & the Brewers announce some watch-parties. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a homeowner in Texas that shot & killed a person breaking into their home, a girl that went viral for farting while working at Chick-Fil-A gets fired(but not for the flatulence), a bartender from Maryland who got busted for taking her pants off on a flight & masturbating, and a GoFundMe that got taken down after some "misrepresentations" were made. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whew! What a weekend!!! How's your liver doing? Mine's surprisingly okay, but my voice is sounding a bit rough today. So, apologies for that. In the news this morning, the voting is now open for the "Coolest Thing Made In Wisconsin", a guy in Texas got arrested after he crashed his car into a closed Kroger grocery store so he could use the bathroom, the Nor'Easter that caused flooding in multiple states has also unearthed a shipwreck...and pushed sharks onto city streets! Another wrestler shockingly dies, and Cup Noodles has a new Halloween promotion! In sports, a look at yesterday's NFL scores, USC has suspended Desman Stephens, South Carolina also suspended a player, the Mariners fire their manager after a rough season, and a look at this week's MLB playoff schedule. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, one of the founding members of GWAR has passed away. An interesting story about a "boys weekend" in Vegas that could have saved a man's life. A list of the best TV shows of the 21 century, and a quiz about the real names of rock stars. Elsewhere in sports, Steph Curry gets a new contract extension, the WNBA playoffs are underway, the NHL regular season kicks off tomorrow night, Kyle Larson gets a win in the NASCAR playoffs, and Corey Heim ate a few punches near a hot dog stand. Plus, the incredibly touching moment between Justin Verlander & his daughter. A woman is defending her husband after a video of her went viral...where she's not only carrying a bunch of food at a ballgame, but also carrying her child. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about guy who was using a GPS tracker to stalk a woman who was delivering Pokémon cards, a house in #Florida that's had TWO cranes fall on it, a dude who got arrested for riding a scooter naked, an Amazon employee who was busted for peeing in the lobby of an apartment building,See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean this morning as she's at the Festgrounds helping with the Senior Breakfast! And speaking of Oktoberfest, the new Royal Family stopped by this morning to say hello as we get ready for a wild weekend of beer, brats, music, family & fun! In the news this morning, a recall on raw meat sold nationwide, Harvey Weinstein gets sentenced to 15 years for sexual assault, RIP to Peter Byrne of "Naked Eyes", Jonathan Taylor-Thomas gets arrested for assaulting a police officer, a lesbian bar in Massachusetts lifts their mask mandate and people are freaking out, and hundreds of lawsuits allege that GLP-1's are causing vision loss! In sports, the Brewers beat the Phillies yesterday, Week 3 in the NFL kicks off tonight with the Packers & Falcons, the Badgers play #13 Penn State on Saturday, the Cubs & Red Sox series this weekend gets shifted around because of the weather in New England, Jaxson Dart is getting surgery and is likely done for the entire regular season, and the NY Islanders have a grilled cheese sammich on the menu this year that's got some very interesting ingredients. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today & tomorrow. And speaking of streaming, Disney+ is once again raising it's rates. Yay! Plus, a new documentary about the making of "Goodfellas" is on the way. A heroic dog that helped to rescue dozens of people after the earthquakes in Venezuela earlier this year is getting a statue! And a new wildlife overpass in Colorado is saving hundreds of animals from vehicle collisions since it was installed. Does your garage need some refreshing? Natty Light has just the thing for you - A garage sponsorship complete with free beer money, a jumbotron, signage and a whole lot more! Elsewhere in sports, Darrell Waltrip is stepping away from public appearances after he was diagnosed with having cognitive issues that impact his personality, an update on the ASU hockey player that's been in a coma since collapsing during a summer workout, and the SF Giants were trying to celebrate in the locker room when a naked man appeared out of nowhere! A new survey on Reddit asked people to list things that are overrated, Office Cora joined the show just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend, and I also asked her which "One Gotta Go Wednesday" items she's getting rid of forever. Oktoberfest beer, brats, music, or the outfits. (She went with brats!) And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who drank toilet water in an effort to fool a breathalyzer, an A.I. Onlyfans account made a ridiculous amount of money, a mom in Michigan who left her 3 & 4 year olds home alone & surrounded by trash...and they were found by cops eating spoiled raw meat, a guy who really loves feet, and a couple of mechanics who got fired after they used a racial slur on a customer's oil change reminder sticker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! The weather for the rest of this week is going to be VERY cooperative for all things Oktoberfest!!! And our "One Gotta Go Wednesday" is Oktoberfest-themed this week as we get ready to raise a stein and sing an Ein Prosit or two. Which one's gotta go forever? Oktoberfest brats? Oktoberfest beers? Oktoberfest music? Or Oktoberfest outfits? We also made our Week 3 NFL Pigskin Picks with Jean's "ringer", Tyler, in studio. In the news this morning, the Madison location of Minocqua Brewing is likely to close by the end of the year, this year's White House Christmas tree is coming from Wisconsin, Lionel Richie is back in the hospital, McDonald's Monopoly is returning in October, an obsessed 14 year-old boy stabs a girl because she won't go on a date with him, and Robo-Toilets make their debut in NYC. In sports, the Brewers lose to the Phillies last night, Alex Bregman could be back for the Cubs by this weekend, a look at the Week 3 NFL schedule, and update on Jaxson Dart's injury, the Packers have lost Zach Bako-Bewele for the season, the Bears might be starting their 4th-string QB this weekend, Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees in the Wild Card round, and the Red Sox sign their interim head coach to a contract. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a trailer for a Norm Macdonald documentary drops, Wendy's is apparently releasing an Emo album, and a MAGA Festival featuring Kid Rock & Dog the Bounty Hunter gets canceled after only SIX VIP tickets get sold. Elsewhere in sports, the youth hockey player who violently slashed an opposing player has been suspended, and Steven Adams warns the press that NBA production in November is going to slow way down because of GTA 6. Are we in a "sex recession"?? According to a new survey by Playboy(yes, it's still a thing) seems to suggest that we are. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an "influencer" who fought a robot & lost, a woman who got swallowed up by a sinkhole in her backyard, a funeral home that displayed the wrong dead body, a DoorDash customer who picked up his order from the scene of a crash involving his delivery driver, a Wendy's manager who allegedly tied one of their employees to the grill, & a bull that jumped into the stands at a bullfighting event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm happy to say that Jean's cleaning guy came over to my house yesterday and did a FANTASTIC job!!! The wife was VERY pleased with the outcome. On the show today, we reviewed our Week 2 Pigskin Picks(Jean lost...AGAIN), and we talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show! Plus, Fall officially starts at 7:04pm tonight, so we took a look at some of our favorite things about Autumn. In the news this morning, Lauren Boebert denies the allegations she had sex with three of her staff members, CNN & other news outlets are suing the White House, a teen in Texas allegedly handed her newborn baby to a stranger and took off in an Uber, Shock Top teams up with Spirit Halloween on a Candy Corn beer, no criminal charges in the death of Nolan Wells, and Mt. Dew is willing to pay someone $1 million for proof that Bigfoot exists! In sports, the Rams beat the Giants on MNF to wrap up week 2 in the NFL, Jaxson Dart goes out with an injury, Matt Stafford passes Philip Rivers on the all-time TD list, a look at the Week 3 schedule, Michael Penix Jr. is getting the start against the Packers this Thursday night, updates on the injuries to Caleb Williams & Kyler Marray, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Phillies tonight, and NASCAR isn't going to punish or fine Hocevar or Blaney for the fight on pit road at Bristol. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on DVD for New Release Tuesday. Plus, Ozzfest is officially returning to the US in 2027!!!!! Someone found a $30 painting at an estate sale that is apparently worth $250,000!!! Plus, a dog that almost died in a house fire gets saved by firefighters that refused to give up, and a woman is going viral for bringing free books to kids on her special trolley! Elsewhere in sports, an update on Alex Bregman's injuries, Doc Rivers is done coaching & going to become an NBA analyst now, a couple of high school coaches on the SAME TEAM fought in the locker room at half time, and Shaq becomes an honorary FBI agent. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Arizona who got busted for impersonating a police officer, a #FloridaMan who pointed his gun at some firefighters who were trying to save him, a guy who was towing a two-story house in San Francisco Bay with his boat, & a youth hockey player who slashed another player in the back of the head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Oktoberfest week! We're back in the studio this morning, but on Friday we'll be live at the State Room in downtown La Crosse for our 18th annual Kick-off to Oktoberfest! In the news this morning, the latest on the suicide attempt by Carrot Top, Converse has to pull an ad & apologize, several news organizations are banned from the White House, ICE agents shoot & injure a man in Austin, RIP to Duncan Sheik & Chad Gilbert of New Found Glory, and President Trump post a poll about renaming A.I. In sports, the Brewers complete the sweep of the Orioles over the weekend, the Packers come from behind to beat the Jets in overtime yesterday, the Vikings beat the Bears after Caleb Williams went out with an injury, the latest on the injuries to Jaylen Reed & Jayden Daniels, and the Badgers get a big win on Saturday. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And a new "Halloween" game is being banned in Australia. Cool story about a 48 year-old guy making his college football debut, a girl is helping victims of house fires by fixing up stuffed animals from second-hand stores, a pelican in need of assistance comes knocking on a door, and a trumpet player's instrument stops working during the playing of the National Anthem...so he continues by singing the Anthem instead! A list of everyday phrases that could sound condescending. A woman who thinks the grocery store was scamming her. Elsewhere in sports, thirty-five more women come forward about being scammed by a fake NFL player, a caddie quits mid-round, the Matt Kalil lawsuit against his ex-wife is dismissed, and an entire high school football team is suspended for one game because of their team mascot! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who strangled his wife after she complained about his farting in bed, a man that pretended to be a woman and evaded police for EIGHT years, a hunter in Deleware shot & killed a woman who he thought was a deer, a police chief is upset that the Flock camera company is using his image without his permission, and a guy in China opens a back-scratching salon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm in desperate need of a nap. I stayed out waaaaay past my bedtime last night(for good reason) and I'm dragging this morning. And apparently, I stole some kid's balloon. So I've got that going for me. It was a great show last night with Atreyu, In This Moment, & Nothing More at Copeland Park & Events Center. Looking forward to Godsmack & Dorothy next month! In the news this morning, a recall on a toy sold at Target stores nationwide, a woman in Georgia is suing the officer who shot & killed her donkey, a #FloridaWoman pleads guilty to defrauding the Epstein victims fund, a woman in Minnesota looks just like J. Lo in her mugshot, the finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame, and the Ohio "house of horrors" mom is accused of sexual conduct with a minor family member. In sports, the Brewers won the series against the Pirates but lost yesterday's game, the Dodgers clinch the NL West, a scary collision during the Mets game last night, the Bills open up Week 2 in the NFL with a win over the Lions last night, the Badgers take on Eastern MI tomorrow morning, Morgan Freeman is going to be on the set of "College Gameday", and Steve Belichick is OUT at UNC. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music you might want to check out and have you seen the newest popcorn bucket??? It's for the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie. Cool story about a guy who's been making videos about the lunches that his wife packs for him, and a waterless toilet that was developed for astronauts is now helping people with limited-to-no access to plumbing. Also, a dog that's been missing for FOUR years just got reunited with his family! Had a new "Karen of the Day" who REALLY wanted some caddies for her round at the golf club. Today is "National Cheeseburger Day" and we discussed some of the deals that are available, some interesting facts about cheeseburgers, and Wendy's is bringing back the old-school yellow packaging! Elsewhere in sports, Steve Sarkisian apologizes to ESPN's Holly Rowe, the Hyrox athlete that shit herself is apologizing, Alexander Ovechkin tries to explain his appearance in a political ad for Vladimir Putin, the unveiling of an amazingly cool Kyle Busch car, and Cornhusker fans ran up a MASSIVE bar tab on Jon Rothstein's credit card. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a drug addict who was arrested for drug possession while on his way to a court-ordered drug program, a fight club at a daycare involving the kids, a woman who gave lap dances to three teenage boys and also gave one of the kids an STD after the lap dance went a bit too far, & a sex offender who collapses in court after hearing how long his prison sentence could be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's SHOW DAY!!! After some rain this morning, it's going to dry out a bit & be REALLY nice for the Nothing More/In This Moment/Atreyu show at Copeland Park & Events Center tonight. See you guys there! This morning, 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 on "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only eat the same breakfast, the same lunch, and the same dinner daily—all different meals– what three meals would you choose?" Jean's question for Brian was: In the news today, the Federal Reserve rate hike, Ed Sheeran loses all his opening acts & his backing band...plus, a contest to find an opening act for Ed goes viral. Also in the news, a former WI teacher pleads guilty to sexual assault, a recall on hand soap...and a chance to win some Megan Fox/Dr. Squatch soap. Plus, a portion of Lake Erie is now named the "Gulf of Cleveland", and a wild video of a guy who not only broke out of his handcuffs in an Ohio courthouse...but his near escape! In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again last night, a look at the NFL's week 2 schedule and week 3 of NCAAF. Sam Darnold will be out for the Seahawks this weekend, Connor Hellebuyck gets suspended by the Winnipeg Jets, and the latest on Keenan Allen's DUI arrest. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" sets even more records. The new "Avengers" popcorn bucket looks pretty badass. And Ozzy's final live concert is coming to theaters in October. A stolen bodega cat is finally returned, a chef is getting recognition for helping a woman get home safely, a missing dog is reunited with it's owners, and Nash the golden retriever is a totally good boy...but a TERRIBLE guard dog. Elsewhere in sports, the fallout from that woman who shit herself at a Hyrox competition, Ryan Lasko finally leaves the hospital, Travis Kelce was a victim in a ponzi scheme, Joe Buck signs a contract extension, and a couple of LSU fans left their kid at home to go to a game. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMom and her son who were in an incestual relationship, a woman in Maryland who assaulted a clerk at a convenience store because the line was too long, another #FloridaWoman who got arrested after her husband found videos of her committing bestiality with the family dog, and a police department in Texas that shut down completely after arresting a woman for a Facebook post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes, you bitch about stuff on the radio and it's like nobody listens. And on the flipside of that....sometimes you rant about local house cleaning companies and everybody & their grandmother comes out of the woodwork with a suggestion! After yesterday's diatribe about his need for a house cleaner, Brian received a bunch of calls, texts, emails & messages from friends and listeners willing to help. Kicked this hump day off with the latest "maxxed out" trend. And in the news this morning, Summit Brewing is facing foreclosure, Nick Reiner will NOT be facing the death penalty, a bunch of licenses in Michigan were issued with some random dude's picture on them, a possible class action lawsuit involving META creating a facial-recognition database, In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates & clinch their 4th straight NL Central title, a look at the Week 2 schedule in the NFL, a preview of the Badger game on Saturday, Josh Jacobs' ex-gf is trying to get the evidence in his case permanently sealed, and all the major sports leagues are trying to get state gambling regulators to ban individuals who harass or threaten professional athletes & coaches. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Jack Black is teaming up with Tom Morello & Scott Ian's kids for a "Jack Sabbath" show. And Spotify announced a new setting that allows users to filter out kids and family music from their taste profiles. Starbucks just released a collab with the Peanuts, a woman goes viral for a raunchy Halloween decoration, and a toddler uses Facetime to help save her Mom's life!!!! Since it's Hump Day, we played "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and this week's edition is classic SNL skits. Cowbell? Schweddy Balls? Celebrity Jeopardy? Or Matt Foley?? And after a dominating Week 1 for Brian vs. Jean & Tyler...we made our Week 2 Pigskin Picks this morning as well. Elsewhere in sports, the Chicago Blackhawks name Connor Bedard the Captain of the team, Arch Manning apologizes for his comments about the A.I. video of Holly Rowe & Steve Sarkisian, the MN Wild sign a contract extension with their head coach, Ovi is in some hot water for appearing in a political ad with Vladimir Putin, and a former USC guard is suing the school. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about an elephant poacher getting trampled to death by...elephants, a #FloridaWoman who poured gas on a woman at a gas station & set her on fire, an Amazon delivery driver who almost got impaled by an arrow, a #FloridaMan with no nose gets busted for drug possession, a guy in Detroit dies in a car wreck because he was too busy watching porn on his phone, and a Longhorn Steakhouse in Atlanta goes viral for the giant roaches on the kitchen floor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy storms, Batman! More rain likely later this week, but thankfully it looks like we'll stay dry on Thursday for the Nothing More/In This Moment/Atreyu show at Copeland Park & Events Center. In the news this morning, Hayden Panettiere's cause of death is revealed, the US deployed space weapons, Mitch McConnell returns after a 3-month absence, a new statue honoring Charlie Kirk gets vandalized, and an all-you-can-eat chicken tender festival is happening this weekend(in Beverly Hills). In sports, the Brewers begin a three-game series in Pittsburgh tonight, both the Yankees & Dodgers clinch playoff berths, the Chiefs beat the Broncos on MNF last night to wrap up week 1 in the NFL, Travis Kelce passes Jason Witten on the all-time receiving list for tight ends, and a look at the week 2 schedule. We recapped last night's Emmy awards and talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, what's new on New Release Tuesday...and Sydney Sweeney is once again angering people with her advertisements. Cool story about a former homeless man in the UK who went viral for playing the piano in a church. He found a permanent home & is now helping others fight against homelessness. Plus, an entrepreneur in Kenya has created a robotic hand that can translate a teacher's voice into sign language for deaf students! What are the most difficult songs to perform at karaoke? Ranker.com has a growing list Now that week 1 in the NFL has wrapped up, we took a look at our Pigskin Picks Elsewhere in sports, Arch Manning is getting some heat for his comments on an A.I. video of his coach, the Kawhi Leonard trade to Toronto is finally completed, Tom Aspinall vacates the UFC Heavyweight title, and an athlete shits herself at a competition but continues to compete. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us to talk about the Badger win on Saturday & the Packer meltdown against the Vikings on Sunday And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about cops in Mississippi that are looking for a vehicle with "Fat Chicks Only" written on the back window, a #FloridaMan that used power tools(including a weed wacker) to bust through a shared wall into an adjoining duplex, another #FloridaMan who was hiding underneath a couple's bed at a hotel while they slept, a woman in India who was SCALPED by a ferris wheel, and a #FloridaMan who was running from the cops & dropped a toddler & a baby in a swamp!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to reality! Had a golf tourney on Friday. A motorcycle giveaway on Saturday. And an Oktoberfest event on Sunday. Not to mention, I finally turned off the central AC and opened a few windows! Looks like this week is going to be perfect to get some fresh air in the house with temps hovering right around 73°. In the news this morning, Tom Tiffany's plane had to make an emergency water landing this weekend, the CDC says that the diarrhea lettuce outbreak is over...but now we've got meth cabbage!!! Also, the Anthropic CEO is saying we need to pump the brakes on A.I., and the TSA might start allowing some people to actually bring water bottles on planes. Plus, the NYPD released the identity of the guy who ran on the field at Friday night's Yankees game waving the Palestine flag. In sports, the Brewers took two-out-of-three from the Reds this weekend, the Badgers got a nice win over Western Illinois on Saturday, the Packers absolutely fell apart in the 4th quarter yesterday, a look at the rest of the NFL scores from this weekend and a preview of tonight's MNF game. Kyler Murray suffers a concussion in the Vikings win yesterday, Kyle Larson ends his 51-race winless streak, and Tucker Kraft gets a nice contract extension from the Packers just before the regular season begins. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Judge Judy is apparently going to retire soon. Alan Ritchson is getting a divorce. And Gary Oldman recently did an interview where he talked about something than Alan Rickman did while he was filming the "Harry Potter" movie series. Check out this high school teacher who went hiking in North Dakota & found a trail of T-Rex footprints! And speaking of T-Rex, the banned "T-Rex" burger at Wendy's(featuring 9 patties with 9 slices of cheese) is back for a limited time in Oklahoma! Some days, it feels like EVERYONE is on OnlyFans, trying to make a few bucks. But how much do the residents of Wisconsin actually spend on the site? Elsewhere in sports, the results of the US Open, Team USA wins the title at the FIBA championship, the Clippers are accepting the NBA's punishment, a regular-ass dude called the first series of offensive plays for the Akron Zips this weekend, and a kid made the Pat McAfee field goal kick to win $1.2 million!!!! The latest pumpkin spice product may finally be the straw that breaks the camel's back...it's a pumpkin-spice coffin!! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy trying to fix a village's cellphone service but got tied to a pole by angry customers, another person on an airplane starts biting & kicking people, a homeless advocate in Vermont is busted for recruiting teenagers to make & sell drugs, a zoo in the UK made a mistake when they came up with the name for a new tour, a dude in Minnesota had loyalty cards for his drug customers, and a fart spray incident at a school in #Florida.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty of sun the next couple of days with highs in the low-80's. Maybe some rain on Sunday. On the show today, we asked each other hypothetical questions for "Hypothetical Thursday". Brian's question for Jean was: "You're a burglar but you only steal things that slightly inconvenience the person/people you're robbing. What are you taking?" While Jean's question for Brian was: " " Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. In the news today, the Menendez brothers are getting an early parole hearing, an update on that deadly Amazon cargo plane crash, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is canceling it's upcoming gubernatorial debate, a recall on Fi dog supplements, Clay Matthews reveals what was going on with those viral pictures, a weather guy gets swept away by Hurricane Lowell, and an A.I. executive quits his job and issues a warning about the dangers of the technology. Can you do simple things without any assistance? Like sewing a button? Changing a tire? Cooking rice? Changing a diaper? You might be surprised by how many people say they COULDN'T do any of those relatively easy tasks. In sports, the Brewers complete the sweep of the Cub, the Seahawks beat the Patriots on the NFL's opening night but their starting QB got injured on the first drive of the game, legendary player/coach/broadcaster Barry Melrose passed away at age 70, the feud between LSU & the SEC seems to have cooled off a bit, and Jalen Brunson is going to be hosting the season opener of SNL. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a TON of tickets for the upcoming " " movie have already sold, and Hallmark is adding a third movie to their "Holiday Touchdown" series...this time, it's the Bears! A beautiful dog named Wynn is charming people all over the world for being a therapy dog in hospitals in Colorado. A Marine Veteran tuned 100 years old and asked to get cards for his birthday and THOUSANDS of people came through. And an off-duty police officer was able to save multiple lives by rescuing an unconscious driver. Elsewhere in sports, the head coach of the Rutgers men's basketball team reveals he's got cancer, Dianna Russini is apparently close to getting a new job & plans on telling her side of the story when she does, and a high school football coach in #Florida gets fired after his team starts the season 0-3...getting outscored in those three games by a combined 166-0! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a blind guy who was busted for driving drunk, a Mayor that's resigning/retiring after getting caught walking around the town hall without any pants on for an extended period of time, an Ohio lawyer that tried to kill his ex-wife in a restaurant, a #FloridaMan that used a bunch of tools(including a weed wacker) to break through a shared wall, an update on the serial butt-sniffer, and a guy in South Carolina that got "intimate" with a rubber duck.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gotta love these short weeks! It's already Hump Day!!! And, the NFL regular season kicks off tonight...which means it's time for our annual Pigskin Picks. Last year, Jean lost handily and had to FINALLY make the seafood paella she promised to cook for Brian many years ago, but this year...she's brought in a ringer! Tyler(who apparently works here) is going to be in studio most weeks to hopefully help Jean make better picks this season. In the news this morning, Lindsay Clancy's attorney asks President Trump for a pardon, a woman obsessed with the Clancy trial is accused of killing her own child, a bunch of valuable art is stolen from the Renoir Museum in France, In sports, the Brewers walk-off the Cubs in 10 innings last night, Baker Mayfield gets a new contract extension, LSU finalizes it's roster and does NOT add any former NFL players, and the NCAA issues some new guidance for the clocks during replays. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and talked about South Park changing it's name to "South America" for the premiere of it's 29th season. Plus, Rock Star Games clarifies the fueling-up time in GTA 6, and the witch on the cover of Black Sabbath's debut album is now making A.I. music. Crazy video of a supermarket manager rushing into the street to save a child that was about to be hit by a vehicle after wandering off. Some middle school students in Montana rescued a woman who was trapped under a bridge, and check out this litter of TWELVE lab puppies that recently reunited with their parents for a first birthday party!!! It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and in honor of Adam Sandler's 60th Birthday, we were choosing between some of his most popular movies - The Waterboy. Happy Gilmore. Billy Madison. Or Big Daddy. Which one are YOU getting rid of???? We also ran our interview with Mark Vollelunga from Nothing More. They're coming to town next week with Atreyu & In This Moment for a big, outdoor show at Copeland Park & Events Center and if you don't have tickets, you can buy them here! Elsewhere in sports, a member of the Iowa marching band has passed away after collapsing on Saturday during the team's season opener against Northern Illinois, an update on Team USA at the women's FIBA championships, the Packers team up with Sargento to help feed the hungry, Bill Belichick makes some comments on the investigations going on at UNC, an Ole Miss fan goes super viral over the weekend and posts a hilarious recap of her DMs from creepers on the internet, and LIV Golf files for bankruptcy. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who just got busted for a bunch of drugs, a couple that left their three young children at home alone so they could go play pickleball, a women's sports bar in Portland kicks customers out because of their shirts, a woman in California that used a company credit card to make $4 million worth of unauthorized purchases, and a #FloridaWoman who threw her own poop at her neighbor that she suspected was sleeping with her husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back after a long, holiday weekend. Hopefully you had fun! I spent some time in the hospital thanks to a diverticulitis flare-up. Yay!!! Lots to get to this morning with everything that happened over the weekend. In the news, a recall on frozen berries, the guy who got duct-taped to a seat on a plane, a couple of deaths at the Burning Man festival, a deadly crash involving an Amazon cargo plane, Andy Williams of "Every Time I Die" & AEW died over the weekend, and President Trump jokes about changing New Mexico to New America. In sports, the Brewers had an up-and-down weekend, the Badgers got thrashed by Notre Dame, Michigan's win was the talk of the sports world, the NFL regular season kicks off tomorrow with the Pats & Seahawks and the Patriots have signed their star cornerback to a massive new contract, and speaking of contracts...Roger Goodell gets a nice extension from the league. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, some sad news about Bruce Campbell. And the Wheel of Fortune officially fires their announcer. Congrats to this guy in England who's worked at McDonald's for FIFTY years...starting out as a part-time crew member...to now owning six of his own stores. And a rescued kitten just beat the odds and made it back from the brink of death. We cut the cord many years ago because the cost of cable kept going up & up & up...and now the cost of streaming is going up & up & up...so much that it now costs more for all the streaming apps than it does to just have cable. Elsewhere in sports, Wimbledon is learning a lesson about influencers from the US Open, Cathy Engelbert is retiring from the WNBA, a historic women's volleyball game at Wrigley Field gets cancelled because of humidity, a Michigan State player yacked all over some opposing players, and a #FloridaMom rushes onto the field and kicks a team's player. We talked to Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show just after 8am, and in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a spatula that came to the rescue at an In-N-Out burger, a woman in Tacoma had over 100 cats in her house, and a dude died after getting a penis enlargement surgery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love me a good holiday weekend. Got absolutely ZERO commitments this weekend. It's totally WIDE open. No parades, no work, no NOTHING! Whatever you're doing this Labor Day weekend, have some fun & be safe! And DON'T DRIVE DRUNK! In the news this morning, a recall on those squishy toys that kids love so much, an unknown/unidentified animal is attacking people in NH, Gloria Steinem died at age 92, a bunch of Dolly Parton-themed corn mazes are popping up around the country, the WI father who tripped a kid during a youth football game finally speaks, and speaking of corn mazes...a farm in Indiana has one in the shape of Charlie Kirk. In sports, the Brewers dropped last night's game to the Cubs & split that four-game series, UMASS upsets Rutgers & Colorado blocks a last-second field goal to beat GA Tech last night!! The Badgers are at Lambeau on Sunday night to take on #4 Notre Dame, the SEC is suing LSU after the got an injunction yesterday, and Michael Lombardi has officially resigned from his GM position with UNC. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new info about what happened with the announcer from "Wheel of Fortune". And speaking of game shows...a surprising number of real-life killers have appeared on TV game shows in the past. Who knew??? Also, check out the latest addition to the popcorn bucket craze! Check out this app created by a couple of teenagers in #Florida that helps to fight food insecurity by allowing people to send fresh pizzas from local restaurants directly to charities in their community. And some amazing news on the battle against Alzheimer's as a woman battling the disease with an experimental drug has experienced a remarkable turnaround! Of course we talked about the holiday weekend including the results of a survey about Labor Day, the hardest working states in America, the places people are traveling to this weekend, and how much gas is gonna cost ya! Elsewhere in sports, the Athletic released the results of it's investigation into Dianna Russini and her relationship with Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel. Enes Kanter Freedom is suing the Chicago Sky, John Hunter Nemecheck is out at Legacy Motorsports after this season, and some chick from OnlyFans gets kicked out of the Dolphins stadium. We talked the frontman of Atreyu, Bradon Saller, about their upcoming show at Copeland Park & Events Center on the 17th with Nothing More & In This Moment. If you haven't bought tickets yet, don't wait!! Get them HERE. Doc joined us to talk NASCAR playoff racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some hikers who had to be rescued after they relied on AI to plan their trip, a teacher in the UK is busted for having sex with a student, a guy who steals from funeral homes around the southeast, a chainsaw attack in San Diego, and a pregnant woman who stopped a guy from stealing an AC unit! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lots going on this morning as we prepare for the long, holiday weekend! Don't forget, we'll be off on Monday, but you can still tune in for a "Best Of" Rock Mornings from 6am until 10am. In the news today, the latest on yesterday's incident at UW-Whitewater, the parents of a missing girl who was found dead have been arrested, a recall on a popular weight-loss drug, PRB is offering a $20,000 reward for the return of it's stolen beer, Trump coins are now being minted, In sports, the Brewers beat the Cubs again last night, the Clippers get severely punished by the NBA, a look at Week 1 in NCAAF as the Badgers get ready to take on Notre Dame at Lambeau on Sunday night...and speaking of the Frozen Tundra...Wisconsin hockey announced they'll be playing a double-header at Lambeau this coming season! Also in sports, several higher-ups at Good Good have stepped down, and Kirk Cousins has been named the week 1 starter for the Vegas Raiders. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Alex Van Halen gets knighted in Norway, a new trailer for the upcoming "Harry Potter" show on HBO drops, and we reacted to the cast announcement for the upcoming season of "Dancing with the Stars" Cool story about a father/son duo in Arizona that's helping people fix their cars affordably, and a kid at a recent Mariners game found a one-of-one Jimothy Gold Card and is cashing in! It's Hypothetical Thursday again and Brian went first this morning by asking Jean: "If you could only order ONE appetizer for the rest of your life, what would it be & why?" Meanwhile, Jean's question for Brian was: "If you & your best friend Donut were in a movie, what genre would it be?" Elsewhere in sports, Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith is being accused of fraud, a hockey player is suing equipment company, Bauer...and the lengths Bill Belichick would go to in order to gain a competitive advantage knows ZERO boundaries. Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. Her hypothetical for us was: " ". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a robot in Russia that fought a customer who pushed it, a black widow in #Florida who's accused of poisoning a guy she met on a dating app, another #FloridaWoman who was whackin' off in a public park, a Guinness World record involving everyone's LEAST favorite shot - Jeppson's Malört, and a crazy Zillow listing in East Dubuque, IL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hump Day, yo! We got a ton of rain during the overnight which makes me wonder why I watered my lawn yesterday in the afternoon??? Derp. Anyway, speaking of water...we had a few news stories about water this morning. One was about the flooding at Zion National Park, and the other was about a private water line for a data center that leaked over 3 million gallons of water. Also in the news this morning, Tony Romo plead "no contest" to his DUI, more info on the deadly stabbing incident in NYC earlier this week, a 14 year-old girl who got pregnant by her own father, Dolly Parton's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is getting replaced after it was vandalized, and Bonnie Blue gave birth. In sports, the Brewers bounced back and got a 9-4 win over the Cubs last night, the Packers have NOT seen the footage in the Josh Jacobs case, the Vikings sign Kyle Van Noy to the practice squad, Keenan Allen should be on the field for the Colts in Week 1 after his recent DUI arrest, a look at the upcoming NCAAF schedule, and the Angels are finally getting sold to Stan Kroenke. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, the guy who does the announcing on "Wheel of Fortune" is suspended, and a documentary about Matthew Perry is coming to Netflix in October. Brian recently found out some very interesting things about some of the people living in his neighborhood and is now wondering if he's gotta move. Elsewhere in sports, an updated on the college football running back who died after suffering a seizure on the sidelines, a coach from "Last Chance U" gets fired, a high school football team refused to participate in a pre-game handshake, an Arizona school district cancels it's entire season, and a wild brawl between youth football coaches in Pennsylvania. A principal of a school in Nepal reacted quickly and saved hundreds of lives from that recent flooding, and a class ring was found with a metal detector & made it's way back to the original owner! It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday" and this morning's edition dealt with some of the best sophomore albums of all time! Nirvana's "Nevermind". Led Zeppelin's "Led Zeppelin II". Alice in Chain's "Dirt". Or Motley Crue's "Shout At The Devil". Which one are you getting rid of? Would you say that Wisconsin is a "fun state"??? According to some new research, we aren't doing too bad compared to the rest of the nation. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple of guys who got arrested for making jokes about explosives at an airport, a Japanese man arrested for the massacre of a bunch of hamsters, the serial pooper in Utah got arrested finally, and the serial butt-sniffer in California also got arrested........again! Plus, someone named "Crooked Jess" decided to do something crooked. Go figure. And a dude from WI broke into a bar after-hours & stole some White Claws and vodka while rocking a Packer robe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jean's back from moving her daughter to college, and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports show also joined us just after 8am to talk about the final few weeks of the Brewers regular season and the start of the Packers & Badgers seasons. In the news today, Lionel Richie is in the hospital, a recall on pet food, a bunch of stolen PBR, Hee Haw the donkey gets killed, Tupac's killer is convicted, a bunch of sewage spills into the Arkansas river, an update on the flooding in the Grand Canyon, and the lawyer for D4vd quits. In sports, the Brewers get shellacked by the Cubs last night, Lionel Messi retires from International competition, Tennessee football will wear a Dolly Parton sticker on their helmets this season, LSU is waiting for a court hearing on Thursday, and a TCU player suffers severe injuries after getting sucker-punched in the locker room. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Mel Gibson's back in the news for mocking an ASL interpreter. Great story about a pizza shop owner who's trying to feed anyone who's hungry after seeing a woman eating out of the trash, and a WWII Veteran celebrates his 101st birthday by skydiving! Elsewhere in sports, USC responds to the light crowd at their season opener last weekend, Kelsey Plum is done for the season, Ryan Clark gets a new gig after losing his job at ESPN, fake football players are apparently a "thing", and a youth football coach tried to fight EVERYONE at a game. Today's September 1st, so we took a peek at some things to look forward to in the coming month...including movies, TV shows, sports, and holidays. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who stole a car and drove directly to jail while being chased by the cops, a possible ban on walking & texting in Italy, a dude in the UK who had some trouble throwing drugs into a prison, a guy at a Subway who got pissed when they tried to charge him extra for toasting his sammich, and a lawsuit in Colorado claims that chronic understaffing at Dollar Tree stores has made the stores a "hunting ground" for public masturbators.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No Jean, no problem! She's busy getting her daughter moved back into college in Madison, but she'll be back tomorrow! Brian recapped his big meet-n-greet with Joey Chestnut on Friday night at the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game. In the news this morning, a deadly flash flood in the Grand Canyon, an expanded recall on Jasmine rice includes Wisconsin, a deadly shooting in Chicago over the weekend, a Wisconsin man is shot at a gun range in Cudahy & dies from his injuries, the latest on the death toll in Nepal, and an updated on the Eugene Horsch/House of Horrors in Philadelphia. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Rangers this weekend, Jackson Churio is in a rare club, Max Scherzer is now 9th all time on the MLB strikeout list, Curacao wins the LLWS, Ryan Preece won on Saturday night at Daytona, Novak Djokovic is out in the first round, and the Packers put Josh Jacobs on the exempt list. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, they officially announced "Days of Thunder 2" for 2028, a movie about Hooters is apparently being made, and Goodwill is opening up a record store in North Carolina. Cool story about a housing development in Phoenix that displaced a bunch of owls who are getting help with relocation thanks to a solar farm. And check out this gas station in New York that's offering a discount if people want to dance for it! The newest dating "trend" is being called "pheromone-maxxing"…and you basically don't shower before going on a date. Elsewhere in sports, Aaron Donald officially came out of retirement to join the Rams, Will Levis got waived, Scottie Scheffler won again AND passed Tiger Woods for career earnings, Cale Makar is going to be the highest-paid player in the NHL, and a college running back dies after suffering a seizure on the sidelines. Brian looked at the results of a recent survey to determine America's all-time favorite movies and also offered up his favs. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mom in Nashville who got popped for DUI while waiting in the school pick-up line for her kids, a guy is going to jail for catching his wife cheating on him by using his robot vacuum, a DoorDash delivery driver in Houston decided to show up naked, a man in New Mexico killed his cousin over an argument about enchiladas, and a #FloridaMan who got busted for filming content for his OnlyFans account in a public park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we wrap up the final week of August, the weather looks like it's going to skyrocket back into the 90's this weekend with some much-needed rain on Saturday & Sunday. Brian's off to Appleton after the show for a Wisconsin Timber Rattlers game featuring a Meet-N-Greet with Joey Chestnut!!! Jean's getting ready to move her daughter back to Madison for another school year. In the news this morning, Carson Peters-Berger pleads guilty to murdering Lily Peters & gets life in prison, President Donald Trump renames Lake Ontario, Kayla Stemler gets eight years in prison for neglecting and imprisoning a 14-year-old girl who only weighed 35lbs, a chaotic scene on a school bus in California, a pilot had to make an emergency landing after he got sick & needed to go to the hospital, how much money is the state of Wisconsin getting from the Meta settlement, and legendary voice actor Peter Cullen(Optimus Prime) has died. In sports, the Brewers beat the Mets last night to take two out of three from NY, a recap of yesterday's NFL preseason games along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule, the Packers are adding tight-end Jonnu Smith, Josh Jacobs is criminally charged, the Seahawks sign Leonard Williams to an extension, and the NFL announces a few new sportsbook partnership deals. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music in stores today. Also, Rock Star Games drops an extended look at GTA 6, and Chris Hansen purchased ad space before the upcoming movie about "To Catch a Predator". Have you seen the kitten that got "hired" by the construction crew??? Adorbs! A recent survey asked people who the best person would be to have as a companion…and the overwhelming majority of people chose a doctor. Elsewhere in sports, a look at the NCAAF schedule, the ACC joins the Big 10…Big 12…and the SEC in banning former collegiate athletes from coming back to play in college after going pro, Connor Hellebuyck wants out of Winnipeg, Callaway is severing all ties with Good Good Golf, Cameron Brink has some harsh words for Enes Kanter Freedom, and Tony Romo gets some additional citations. 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 #FloridaMan who whipped his wiener out while delivering food, a guy in California who got caught mooning officers during a high-speed police chase, a popular roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain that gave two riders similar brain hemorrhages, a father in Racine gets a citation for tripping a 9 year-old on a football team, and a #FloridaWoman who got busted for breast-feeding her infant child while drunk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Beard. Dolly Parton. And now, Tim Curry. This has been a deadly week for older celebs. RIP, Tim. So many great roles over the years including the obvious stuff like "Rocky Horror Picture Show", "Clue", "IT", and "Home Alone 2"…to the more obscure stuff like "Congo", "Muppet Treasure Island", and "Annie". Also in the news this morning, a deadly flash flood in Nepal, the guy in Philly that was chasing after women while wearing a creepy baby-doll mask has been apprehended in Las Vegas, Meta reached a massive settlement, the Flock CEO asks for compromise, Bryan Kohberger is getting a new hearing, and a recall on mini-donuts sold nationwide. In sports, the Brewers got a nice 8-1 win over the Mets last night, but Dustin May got injured on the first pitch of his outing, a look at the final week of the NFL preseason, no more Pro Bowl…and a change to the fines & suspensions in the NFL for certain kinds of plays. Week Zero in the NCAA starts this weekend, and the Big 12 joins the SEC & Big10 in banning pro athletes from returning to college. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, the six finalists to become the next James Bond…Rupert Grint is going to play Ron Weasley again…and PBR is teaming up with Jason Vorhees for a Friday the 13th collab! Amazing story about a woman who lost her sight after a car crash that just got an eye transplant and can now see again!!! Plus, a stranger saw a story about a mother of three who lost most of her belongings in an apartment fire and donated a bunch of money to help her get back on her feet….and we now know what the Pretty Reckless won't be opening for AC/DC in St. Louis on 9/8…because Taylor Momsen is going to be joining Soundgarden as the halftime performers during the NFL season opener in Seattle on 9/9!!!! Our new "Karen of the Day" is upset about kids bringing Oreos to school. It's also "Hypothetical Thursday", and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you had to get rid of a dead body, what would you do?"….while Jean's question for Brian was: " " Elsewhere in sports, the sale of the Lakers is getting messier by the day, LIV Golf is basically firing EVERYONE, the game between the Indiana Fever & Chicago Sky on Sunday set some WNBA ratings records, a man pretended to be an NFL player to catfish a bunch of women, and NASCAR released next season's schedule! Office Cora joined us joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dean of Rutgers University who got arrested for taking upskirt videos, a wedding in Ohio that went completely off the rails, ChatGPT can apparently text people for you now, a woman who got a tattoo claims it looks like a penis from a distance, and a guy who stole a bunch of money from his father & spent it on sausages & OnlyFans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well, the big news this morning is the death of Dolly Parton. We discuss her life, her music, her legacy, the tributes pouring in from people around the world…and the upcoming TV specials about her. Also in the news, a few kangaroos got loose near Portage yesterday, Elon Musk won't face any charges in Wisconsin for bribery, an update on the Jed York prostitution bust, Texas Roadhouse responds to food-tampering allegations, and a meteorologist absolutely LOSES it on-air. The Brew Crew lost in 10 innings to the Mets last night and Cooper Pratt got pulled from the game by Pat Murphy, a look at the final week of the NFL preseason schedule, the Dallas Wings wrap up the final spot in the WNBA playoffs, Enes Kanter Freedom gets banned from the Chicago Sky home games, and the Big Ten along with the SEC pass rules regarding players returning to college sports after leaving for the pros. We let you know what else is on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, "Avengers: Endgame" is coming back to theaters with some additional footage…a teaser for the new "Avengers: Doomsday" movie…and a couple of pretty sweet Iron Man popcorn buckets! Photos & video are out from the Universal Orlando "Ozzy Osbourne: Prince of Darkness" Halloween haunt attraction coming this fall, and PlayStation wants to remind everyone that you don't actually own your games. Cute story about a couple who were interrupted by an uninvited guest at their wedding. Also, check out this principal who lost his job after helping to keep a homeless student in school. And there's a new(ish) viral trend happening as kids make their way back to school this Fall. On Hump Day, we play "One Gotta Go Wednesday"…choosing to get rid of something forever. Today's edition was our favorite things - TV show. Movie. Album. Which one has to go FOREVER??? Elsewhere in sports, Austin Hill is getting a full time ride in the NASCAR cup series, Callaway apologizes for their recent ad that went viral for all the wrong reasons, according to a study of former NFL players…one out of every four suffers from CTE after their playing career! Brian might have to quit taking afternoon naps, apparently. And why you should stop eating at your desk. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about some dogs who tested positive for drugs, a popular beach in NJ that's closed because a bunch of syringes washed up on shore, a Panda Express employee is seen standing on top of a fryer during business hours to clean something, a #FloridaMan is accused of putting meth in toddler's sippy cup, and another #FloridaMan went to a Chuck-E-Cheese to beat up an underage teenage employee that allegedly fathered a child with his ex.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It almost happened. I almost killed a guy yesterday. Long story short, check out the podcast for a complete rundown of what happened as I was trying to go to the bank. Also on the show this morning, Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show returns from his vacation to talk about the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers!!!(They take on Notre Dame at Lambeau Field next Sunday!) In the news, the owner of the 49ers gets busted for soliciting a prostitute in a trailer park in Ohio, today is the first day to get PSLs at Starbucks, Target pulls a Halloween costume off the shelves for being offensive, a WI officer gets jail time for misusing Flock camera data to stalk an ex-gf, the "Coolest Thing Made in WI" contest is back, and a wild video of a Russian soldier using a bazooka for the first time. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Mets tonight in NYC, Garrett Mitchell had a cool moment with Karl Ravech on Sunday, a look at the final week of the NFL preseason, DeShaun Watson is named the starting QB of the Cleveland Browns, and Klay Thompson joins the Miami Heat. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Bruce Campbell is officially done with the "Evil Dead" franchise, and a TON of drugs were apparently seized at "The Gathering of the Juggalos" Cool story about a golden retriever who was rescued after being buried for three days under a landslide, a guy from China who decided to take his paralyzed wife on a round-the-world trip rather than staying in a hospital, and a missing farm stand sign gets replaced! Elsewhere in sports, the SEC releases a statement about athletes who left the NCAA for professional sports, the WNBA hasn't made a decision on what they want to do with Enes Kanter Freedom, and the "Hand Of God" soccer ball recently sold for a ton of money at auction. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about drunk British woman who pulled her pants down on a flight and showed everyone her hoo-hah, a #FloridaMan who was arrested for drug possession while driving his lawnmower around, a "serial defecator" in Tulsa who's terrorizing local businesses, and a shooting during a youth turkey hunt goes wrong!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once in awhile, the weekends creep by ever-so-slowly…just relaxing and chill. This was not one of those weekends. It feels like I was just in the studio a few minutes ago…blinked…and now I'm back. Thankfully, I'm over that sinus junk I was battling last week. On the show today, a weekend recap from Brian & Jean. Plus, a new "Karen of the Day" that Brian sort of agrees with. We talked about a new baby-naming trend, and whatever happened to singer/songwriter Jim Sullivan???? In the news this morning, a recall on dog food, Enes Kanter Freedom gets kicked out of a WNBA game, Darth Vader LOVES the Flock cameras, a tree trimmer in MN is dead, an update on Hayden Panettiere's death, a review of several E-scooters reveals that they're too dangerous for basically everyone, and a WI high school football player dies after an injury on the field. In sports, the Brewers took 2 out of three from the Braves this weekend, and on Friday…the Miz was wondering where all the reporters had gone. They were apparently too busy with the Packers beating the Broncos on Friday instead. A look at next year's matchup for the Little League Classic, Ryan Blaney won in NH yesterday, and a look at the final week of the NFL preseason. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what we've been watching. Plus, a lawsuit against the guy who created "Yellowstone" claims he stole the idea, and a new wrinkle for GTA fans. Cool story about a college student who helped to erase the college debt for thousands of other students, and a woman who recently became a surrogate granddaughter for her upstairs neighbor! Elsewhere in sports, an NFL player is going back to college, Nick Chubb announces his retirement, CeeDee Lamb becomes the latest high-profile athlete to get robbed while he's at work, more dildos on the floor at a WNBA game, a high school football coach is fired, and a wild brawl between Mets fans and White Sox fans. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about how much money Honey Boo-Boo's sister is making on OnlyFans, a couple of cops in Houston get into an Uber and demand that the driver follow another vehicle, maggots have been found in the Ninja Creami machines, and more mole-men are popping up in NYC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah, Friday. The best day of the work week. And I'm finally feeling a bit better. Definitely NOT fully recovered, but I am much improved over yesterday & Wednesday. In the news this morning, the FBI raided the home of former US Representative Eric Swalwell, the creepy masked man in Philly has been identified…but not caught yet, the boat captain in NY who was piloting the boat that capsized & killed a mother and her baby has been arrested by ICE agents, an updated on the Karmelo Anthony case, a bunch of gold was found on a job site in Belgium, a Wisconsin man was looking for some "hypnotists" while he was holding another man hostage at a Meijer grocery store, and another scientist who worked on the Pentagon's UFO program claims to have seen FOUR different alien species! In sports, the Brewers beat the Mariners again yesterday to take two out of three from Seattle, a recap of last night's NFL action along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule for week 2 of the preseason, the Cowboys & Saints got fined by the league for fights at joint practices earlier this week, James Harden signs a new deal with the Cavs, the Lakers sale is getting a bit messy, and the NHL is playing a couple of regular season games in Germany this upcoming season. We talked about what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music getting released today…a new milestone for "The Odyssey"…and the Foo Fighters will be opening up for AC/DC in St. Louis on September 8th! Mattel just announced it's first ever "UNO Championship" tournament where you could win $50,000!!! A dog named Milo who was missing for 72 days just won the 18th Annual "Hambone" award. A dude who was stuck in an underwater cave for 15 days gets rescued. And a cool story about a group of high-school dudes from Idaho who spent their summer helping to clean up the Boise river. According to a recent survey about pet food, 16% of people would try their dog's food "out of sheer curiosity". Gross. I'd rather eat a delicious sammich. Speaking of sandwiches, another recent look at Google Trends, social media, and A.I. data found out what the favorite sandwich is in every state. No surprise for WI. Elsewhere in sports, a couple of members of the Tennessee University cycling team are killed when they're hit by a car, a girl comes out of the stands and onto the field during a recent high school football game to tackle a player, and check out this monster bear claw pretzel that's available at Soldier Field again this season. If you make coffee at home, you might want to avoid these four "mistakes". Doc joined us just after 8am to talk racing thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a massive bear that got locked into a family's vehicle in Tennessee, a guy named "Bluntman" who got arrested for planning to distribute drugs at the Gathering of the Juggalos, a bullfighter in Spain who got a horn right in the apple bag, a pilot who tested positive for weed, and a #FloridaWoman who tried to hide a bunch of money in her vagina.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think today's sinus issue is worse than yesterdays. Granted…I'm not coughing as much as I was and I'm also able to breathe through my nostrils finally. But the drainage going on from my nose is a real problem this morning. I'm constantly blowing my nose and the tickling sensation in the upper part of my right nostril is causing my eye to constantly water…and it makes me feel like I have to sneeze every few seconds. What a mess. But enough about my problems! It's Hypothetical Thursday so we asked each other some questions. Jean asked me: "If you could bring back one brand, restaurant or store that no longer exists...what would it be?" And my question for Jean was: "Being that it's National Radio Day, what's your dream radio job...and what's the craziest thing you've ever done in radio?" Office Cora also joined us to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715…and she also had a hypothetical question for us: "If you had to get rid of beef, pork, poultry, or seafood for the rest of your life...which would you choose?" IN the news this morning, the DEA has joined the investigation into the death of Hayden Panetierre, a police helicopter in Pennsylvania crashes into a small plane and kills one person, the creepy guy in PA wearing a mask & chasing after people gets confronted by someone, more human remains are being found at Lake Mead due to the drought, possible changes to Facebook & Instagram if Meta loses a major lawsuit, and a fake babysitter in Atlanta kidnaps some children. In sports, the Brew Crew got beat by the Mariners yesterday, Week 2 of the NFL preseason kicks off tonight with a couple of games, the Saints are going to be without Alvin Kamara for awhile, Jayden Higgins of the Houston Texans is done for the season with an injury, Vita Vea gets his contract extension, and Jack Pugh's cause of death is reveavled. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a documentary about Dane Cook's half-brother who stole millions from the actor/comedian is coming out. A Christian death metal band is suing Netflix because of K-Pop Demon Hunters. David Krumholtz is apparently quitting Hollywood. And even though he's been dead for awhile now, Val Kilmer is going to be in an upcoming movie…thanks to A.I. Great story about a boyfriend who lied to his girlfriend for months about training for a half-marathon. Plus, another marathon story involving a father with lung cancer and how his sons helped him compete in a recent 5k. And have you heard about the water-skiing lake in a cornfield in Wisconsin? Pretty interesting stuff. A music promoter recently wondered what it would take for Gen-X people to start coming back out for concerts. And a comedian responded with some solid answers. Elsewhere in sports, Azzi Fudd's rookie season is over due to an injury, Pat McAfee is going to be a part of ESPN's Monday Night Football countdown show, and a bunch of coaches at Nathan Hale High School in West Allis have either been put on leave or resigned. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a massive stone removed from a guy's bladder, a mail carrier in Iowa who was stealing people's Menards rebates and using them for herself, a snake that allegedly started a school fire, an unprovoked hatchet attack at a Home Depot, a #FloridaMom who bit off her husband's ear with their kids in the car, and a teacher who's going viral for her "fart corner" in her classroom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Still dealing with this crud in my sinuses. Tired of blowing my nose…coughing…and mouth-breathing. Also had a very interesting night thanks to our most recent attempt to form a neighborhood association last evening. In the news this morning, Frank Beard of ZZ Top passed away, a crazy person in a mask filmed himself chasing & terrorizing people, a couple on a cruise ship attacks a family that asked them to quiet down, human remains are found at Lake Mead because of drought, a recall on frozen fruit bars, and a frat-bro cocaine trafficking ring! In sports, the Brewers thoroughly dominated the Mariners with a historic beatdown yesterday, a look at the NFL's preseason week 2 schedule, the league is definitely going to be adding one…if not more…teams internationally, the founder of ESPN passes away at age 93, and next year's WNBA All-Star Game is coming to Ball-halla! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Liquid Death & Garage Beer are teaming up to help cool down A.I. data centers with your pee-pee…Tom Holland is raking in the dough thanks to the new Spider-Man movie, and a recent study conducted by Harvard University found a direct link from new album releases to increased car crashes! A few "hero rats" are part of a new exhibit at the Sacramento Zoo…and Olympic Gold Medalist Jordan Chiles returns to her high school to thank her for the lasting impact she made on her life. Hump Day means "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and this morning's edition was all about party apps!! Which one would you get rid of FOREVER???? Deviled eggs? Pigs in a Blanket? Grape jelly meatballs? Slow-cooker lil' smokies? Or Wisconsin sushi????? We also had not one…but TWO "Karens of the Day". A woman in Denver who got really pissed at a DoorDash driver. And a TV news anchor who got fired for her actions towards a former co-worker. Elsewhere in sports, an arrest has been made in the Greg Biffle theft case, Connor Zilisch signs with a new team, Amanda Anisimova had people wondering what she was drinking during a recent tennis match, and Cubs fans brawled with White Sox fans in the cheap seats. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMom who let her 11 year-old child drive her vehicle to a 7-11, a museum in Philly devoted to how awful people from Philadelphia can be, a guy who got upset with how long his order was taking at an Applebee's, a bear that broke into a woman's home & ate her leftover KFC, a woman who died and came back to life got a parking ticket, and a couple in Arizona who were stealing a bunch of books from the local library & then selling them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy National Fajita Day! It's what's for dinner! It's also Pinot Noir Day and Bad Poetry Day. So, we wrote really bad poems about the most famous person we've ever met. In the news this morning, the latest on the death of Hayden Panettiere, Trump threatens to "bomb the shit out of" Oman, human remains are found near Nancy Guthrie's house…but they aren't hers, a recall on lunch meat, an 8th grader in Arizona allegedly targeted his ex-gf during dodgeball in gym class, a Flock "sock" and a website that can allegedly tell you if you've been flocked…and a news anchor that wonders if you can actually eat beaver. In sports, the Brewers start a three-game series against the Mariners tonight, the WNBA is apologizing for asking a couple of fans to cover their shirts at a recent Fever game, Breece Hall leaves Jets training camp with a groin injury, Heisman is going to allow fan voting, the AP Top 25 pre-season rankings are out, and a little league team from Iowa is accused of cheating. We told you what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. "Welcome to Derry" is getting a second season, Matthew McConaughey talks about what caused him to stop smoking weed, and Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 hits his guitarist with his mic stand. Great story about a collie that went on a 1,000 mile adventure and has been reunited with it's owner, a man raised in an orphanage in Germany just met his father for the first time, and another cool story about a kid who dressed up as "Mr. Bubba" at school. Which vacation is better? The one that's closer to home…about an hour or so away. Or the vacation that's far, far away? Elsewhere in sports, a fight during a high school soccer match in South Dakota goes viral, a Cubs fan shoves a woman to get a foul ball, and a dude just spent a bunch of time trying to throw a perfect game by using Roy Oswalt in a video game. We discussed a new insult from Gen-Z. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about guy who stole a bunch of snacks and then returned to the scene of the crime while the cops were still there, a #FloridaMan who was busted for speeding says that he was just trying to get to the Bucee's bathroom, a kid that died on a carnival ride, a Titanic-themed ride that's angering some "woke" people, and experts are warning influencers about interacting with sharks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another weekend in the books as we speed through Summer and get closer to Fall. Very busy weekend for me with birthday dinners, parades, housework, Oktoberfest beers, and spending time with good friends. Snuck in a Spooky Spin win or two, as well! I am definitely going to spend a few hours working on the lawn today and maybe even putting up a few Halloween decorations. In the news this morning, actress Hayden Panettiere has died at age 36, a couple of planes with the same callsign ended up on the same frequency and were heading on a collision course, multiple fights at the end of the Wisconsin State Fair end with several people getting arrested, a recall on a tomato bisque sold at Walmarts nationwide, a change for Lime riders in the Twin Cities after multiple street-takeovers the last few weekends, and teen pleads guilty to harassing a sea lion after the video went viral. In sports, the Brewers took 3 out of 4 from the Dodgers this weekend, an update on Brice Turang's condition, Abner Uribe ends up on the 15 day IL, Joey Logano won on Saturday at Richmond, Von Miller signs with the Cowboys, Jamal Adams is out for the season with an knee injury, and a look at week 2 of the NFL preseason. We talked about all the news from this past weekend's Disney D23 event and we also let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. A family on a beach in NJ recently found a MEGALODON tooth!!! And a kitten that was recently involved in a bank robbery now has a new fur-ever home! Talked about the most popular sodas in America, based on Instacart data, and according to a new survey, 18% of Americans prefer to get cooking advice from a food "influencer" rather than from their own mother. Elsewhere in sports, Tommy John died over the weekend, and a bunch of people have been trolling Jayden Daniels and his attempt to "own" the number 5. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who is spray-painting her dead bushes so she doesn't get fined by her HOA, a school workbook created by A.I. has tons of errors, a former bowling coach in Iowa is charged with multiple felonies after an online sting, a #FloridaMan who attacked his neighbor with dog poop, and a woman who killed a guy while some rough foreplay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah…the weekend. Gonna be a wet one, unfortunately. Rain likely tonight, tomorrow and possibly on Sunday as well. In the news this morning, former OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney gets sentenced in her manslaughter case, a recall on Cooluli mini-fridges, a lawsuit in Texas claims a couple found a condom in their Popeye's chicken sandwich, a house of horrors is discovered in Philadelphia, ICE agents are allegedly getting new gloves that can shock people with electricity, and Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty later today in federal court. In sports, the Brewers got a much-needed win over the Dodgers last night, the Phillies destroyed the Twins in the MLB Field of Dreams game, Brice Turang is getting an MRI, a recap of last night's NFL scores along with a look at the rest of this weekend's schedule, Jayden Daniels doesn't want anyone wearing his number if they're playing for LSU, and the Bears aren't changing their name…even if they move to Indiana. We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, a look at some of the new albums coming out today. Cool story about a postcard that just got delivered after it was lost for the last 26 years, a new gum could fight against certain types of cancers, and a college student just saved three girls from drowning! A school in Texas is going viral for all the wrong reasons after it recently asked female band members to complete a so-called "jump test" to ensure that their undergarments "hold firmly" enough. Elsewhere in sports, another former NBA player is declaring for the WNBA draft, an update on Freddie Freeman after he fell into the dugout the other night, and a bunch of cocaine was just seized with pictures of Erling Haaland on them. A goofy online poll asked people if they would drink their significant other's bath water????? Doc joined us for another 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 deadly crash into a nail salon, a dude who passed out in a bounce house, a kid that caught a piranha in a river in PA, a trio of grave robbers on the loose, a Chinese actress who funded a TV show so she could hire & kiss a specific actor, a kid that jumped out of a second-story apartment window also tested positive for cocaine, and a deadly crash at a nail salon in NY. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cloudy start to the day with some rain likely later this morning. More rain likely all this weekend. Sadly, someone in Illinois won the $1 billion Powerball jackpot last night…but if you're looking to play again in the future, maybe using A.I. can help? Also in the news this morning, Winona will not be replacing it's flock cameras that were recently stolen, a horrific murder/suicide at a daycare in Minnesota, a recall on certain Tesla models, Karoline Leavitt announces she's leaving the White House as the press secretary, and more charges for Nick Reiner in the killing of his parents. In sports, the Brewers lost again to the Padres yesterday & get swept in San Diego, the MLB Field of Dreams game is tonight on Netflix, and the NFL preseason also kicks off tonight! A record number of people tuned in for the NFL's Hall of Fame game, Russell Westbrook announces his retirement from the NBA, the Lakers get sold for the second time in as many years, and the NASCAR All-Star race is returning to the track in North Wilkesboro next season. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an Avenged Sevenfold fan gets brought on stage to sing with the band at a recent show in Canada, and a new ride at Universal Studios Hollywood is upsetting some of the neighbors with how loud the ride can be. A heart-warming story about a dog suffering from seizures who got a new best friend when the family brought home a pet duck. And a new medication is having success with certain people dealing with muscular dystrophy. On Thursday mornings we ask each other hypothetical questions, and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you were a wrestler, what would your gimmick & finishing move be?" Jean's question for Brian was: "If you could create a perfect A.I. robot with every single thing you want, what would it include?" Elsewhere in sports, Travis Kelce talked about getting married to Taylor Swift during his media availability at Chiefs' training camp, a Jets player passed out at practice and is now in the concussion protocol, Lionel Messi may be done with soccer after the recent death of his father, and a sex scandal involving the Korean Soccer Association! Office Cora joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaWoman who was having some drinks & celebrating her new Rolls Royce…and then drove drunk in her new Rolls Royce & got popped for DUI, a man on probation decided to drive a stolen car to his probation meeting, another #FloridaWoman who stabbed a horse, a boat filled with cats off the coast of California, the University of Michigan is ditching grades for incoming Freshmen, and a traffic jam in DC is attributed to a sex toy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looks like it's going to be a wet weekend…so if you've got outdoor stuff to do…today is probably your best option! In the news this morning, the results from yesterday's primary vote, another Powerball drawing is happening tonight, a recall on certain Toyota models, an American Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing after it hit a bird, and the Eau Claire Express beat the La Crosse Loggers again last night to advance to the Great Plains Championship game. In sports, the Brewers got shellacked by the Padres last night, the White Sox gave away over 40,000 Pope Leo hats, the MLB Field of Dreams game is tomorrow night, the NFL preseason begins tomorrow night as well, the Vikings are going with Kyler Murray as their QB1, the NBA released it's opening night & Xmas day schedules, and the Indiana Fever head coach is mad! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a trailer for "Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story" dropped yesterday, a bunch of Super Mario Bros Nintendo cartridges were recently found in WI, and the Rock is apparently pursuing a music career now. Cool story about a kid in Utah who spent all summer working with his 3D printer to make a functional wheelchair for another young child. We talked to Jake from Autumn Kings about the band's recent viral story about using a strangers' vehicle to get from Rock Fest to Upheaval. It's "One Gotta Go Wednesday", and we decided to go with minor inconveniences this morning - Waking up a few minutes before your alarm goes off, your socks falling down inside of your shoe, a video you really want to watch buffering every five seconds, or forgetting your old password and trying to reset it…but getting told that your new password can't be the same as your old password. Elsewhere in sports, an amateur golfer gets busted for cheating on a hole-in-one, a high school football player who practiced with a deadly snake in his helmet, the latest on the Tulsa Little League legal battle, and a "bodybuilder" who was trying to win a competition by drinking heavily & taking 'Roids. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Arizona who got popped for DUI with "Drive Sober or get pulled over" license plates on his vehicle, a "Bodybuilder" who got prepared for a competition by drinking & using 'roids, a lifeguard in Maine that got dragged underwater by a SHARK, and a couple of new additions to the OnlyFans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Voting day!! Make sure you hit the polls and cast your vote today…and don't forget your sticker! In the news this morning, more recalls from Taylor Farms, the final beagles from Ridglan Farms are rescued, nobody won the Powerball last night, the officer who fatally shot Corey Ruiz is identified, Christopher Lambert collapsed at a fan convention over the weekend, Reggie Bannister of "Phantasm" fame died, Tedde Moore from "A Christmas Story" died as well…and Jackie, the viral bald eagle, has also passed away. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Padres last night, the MLB Field of Dreams game is on Thursday night on Netflix, Eric Bieniemy is back with the Chiefs, DiJonai Carrington responds to criticism over her "White Privilege" post, and the NFL is making a small change to the replay rules. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, Roku is launching a fully A.I. channel. A family's pet goose is credited with saving them from a home fire, a new pygmy hippo is born in Toronto, and a teenager in Alabama helped save an elderly woman's life. Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packers training camp & Brewers injuries. Several videos have gone viral in the last day or so…including a woman chasing her runaway car, a soccer player that disappeared into a hole in the field, and a golfer who got struck by lightning while recording his buddy on the course! Elsewhere in sports, Larry Fitzgerald is getting his number retired by the Cardinals, the FBI is working with the NCAA to help protect college athletes from sexual exploitation, and Bills fans HATE the new stadium! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a couple that works together at a McDonald's in Ohio also got married at the same location, a lawsuit claims that people are getting "branded" by the Mercedes logo on the seats in their cars, a dude gets arrested for threatening the Governor of Texas over anime, and kids are now apparently paying a lot of money to have an interior designer for their dorm rooms.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I feel like I did everything & then some this weekend. And I've got even more to do this afternoon. Thankfully, it's supposed to stay dry…because I MUST mow the lawn today. I was planning on doing it this weekend, but we were too busy & there was so much rain yesterday that I never got a chance to get to it. Hopefully you had a great weekend, as well. In the news this morning, a deadly boat capsize by the State of Liberty, Ben "Cooter" Jones dies, the Powerball jackpot is reaching towards a new record, legendary basketball coach Don Nelson died at age 86, a recall on a popular green powder, and what's on the ballot tomorrow in Wisconsin! In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Twins this weekend…even as Cooper Pratt & Joey Ortiz are injured, Ty Gibbs won in Iowa yesterday, the NFL pre-season officially starts later this week, Laremy Tunsil is out for an extended period of time, Teddy Bridgewater retires, and Max Scherzer is now 10th on the MLB's all-time strikeouts list! We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, an actress from the "Harry Potter" movies talks about how much money she's been making on OnlyFans. Cool story about a kid with autism who wanted to go trick-or-treating on his birthday, a Wendy's employee who's going to Yale thanks to some help from his bosses at the fast food restaurant, and a kid in Maryland just made a very special cake. Elsewhere in sports, a recap of the Pro Football HOF induction ceremony…some wild times in the WNBA with a flagrant foul on Sophie Cunningham, a rescinded tech on Caitlin Clark, and former NBA players are now declaring for the WNBA draft. Plus, another scandal for FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Have you ever had an unexplained experience?? You're not alone!!! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a plane so he could take a nap, a woman in Wisconsin who got naked & stole an ambulance, a new rule at Cornell University after some students butchered a bear in a shared kitchen space on campus, another #FloridaMan who allegedly abused some kittens as punishment for his daughter, and a mom who researched "how long does meth stay in breast milk".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ah….Friday. Busy weekend ahead with some live wrestling tonight, a Rock Stop tomorrow, Irish Fest tomorrow night, and a baby shower on Sunday. Weather should be cooperative for outdoor activities except for tonight…as there's showers & thunderstorms in the forecast. In the news this morning, a bunch of flock cameras are getting cut down & stolen across the country, a vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt, Miss North Carolina is stripped of her crown, an update on Perez Hilton, and a QVC host has an all-time slip-up on air! In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again yesterday to take three out of four from Pittsburgh, the NFL Hall of Fame game was actually pretty exciting last night, a look at next week's preseason schedule, contracts for running backs Jahmyr Gibbs & Jonathan Taylor, Scott Steiner's kid gets suspended by the NFL, and a cool addition to the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game. We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, Honey Boo-Boo's sister is now on OnlyFans, a GTA 6 teaser is coming to Netflix & YouTube, and women are getting horny for the new "Wicker Man" movie. Cool story about a shelter cat that was using a makeshift wheelchair but recently got a major upgrade. And a bride was trying to shoo a bee when her ring fell off & got lost…but thanks to a dude with a metal detector, she was reunited with the ring before the reception even got started. A new "Karen of the Day" is really mad about a kid's birthday cake. Doc joined us just after 8am to talk NASCAR thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. Elsewhere in sports, new info on the investigation into Kawhi Leonard, the USA Women's Basketball roster is announced, a substitute teacher does a fantastic job in the broadcast booth, and a woman at a Yankees game gets hit by a flying baseball bat and is now suing for a LOT of money. What's the perfect temp for sleeping?? And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a mayor in North Carolina who was arrested on drug charges, a guy who works at a gym stole a member's credit card & bought some beer & BBQ with it, a #FloridaMom who was using her 9 year-old daughter to help her steal from Target, and a person who was dressing up as the grim reaper and staring at patients in a hospital gets arrested.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spooky this morning with a bunch of fog settling in. Should warm up later and be rather nice. Look for some showers & possible thunderstorms tomorrow night, however. It's Hypothetical Thursday…where we ask each other hypothetical questions. Jean went first this morning and her question for Brian was: " " Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could get $50,000 in cash for every inch of height you lose…how tall would you be?" Office Cora also joined us just after 8am to let us know what she's up to in the 715 this weekend. And we also sang "Happy Birthday" to her as she celebrated her b-day earlier this week. In the news this morning, an update on the Nolan Wells case, a recall on jalapenos, the latest on Perez Hilton, a non-profit in Wisconsin bails out a bunch of the Madison protestors, and have you seen the Jiu Jitsu nurse??? In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates again last night, a new winner at the WSOP, a Mets rookie does the Superhero landing after his first career strikeout, Stefon Diggs is signing with the Commanders, Jalon Walker's season is over, and Aaron Donald is getting closer to making a comeback in the NFL. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today. Plus, the Queens of the Stone Age had a complaint line, Charlie Sheen is launching a podcast, Disney has already sold all the Super Bowl ads, and a new documentary about OJ Simpson's failed "Juiced" show is coming out. A guy who survived a shark attack in the Bahamas is welcomed home by his friends & neighbors, and a 64 year-old father of five just graduated nursing school after attending alongside his son! Do you know when the average person reaches PEAK happiness??? It's apparently age 47. Elsewhere in sports, LIV golf apparently has new funding, Justin Herbert & Madison Beer can't keep their hands off each other at Chargers practice, and the Akron Zips have a unique contest for their season ticket holders. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who tried to kill a teenager because of a lobster diving spot, a doorbell camera that captured a 15 year-old kid in a clown costume who's accused of murder, a poster created by A.I. wins a contest at the Ohio State Fair and people are PISSED, a guy on a rollercoaster gets hit in the face with a shoe, a truck hauling a porta-potty leaks TP all over the highway, and a mom in Texas who left her kids at home to drive to her boyfriends house.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy Hump Day, Batman! We are loaded this morning as we head towards the weekend. In the news, the latest on the clean-up of the encampment in Madison, Kelly Osbourne posts & deletes some "cryptic" stuff on social media, a recall on nut butter sold at Walmart, Bryan Kohberger is looking for a new attorney, a Space-X rocket is going to crash into the moon today In sports, the Brewers beat the Pirates last night, Bijan Robinson…Zay Flowers…and Darnell Wright all signed contract extensions yesterday, Brock Lesnar announces his retirement on the Pat McAfee show, the NASCAR Clash is moving back to Daytona in 2027, and the NCAAF pre-season rankings are released. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Zac Brown killed on Family Feud last night, and a celebrity version of "The Voice" is coming. The Autumn Kings played Rock Fest a couple of weeks ago…but it's what happened AFTER that show that's making news right now. And a woman's pet chihuahua might have been the reason she was able to find out she had breast cancer! On Hump Days, we play "One Gotta Go" Wednesday…and it's a choice between four popular social media sites. Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. or Snapchat. Which one are you getting rid of forever???? Elsewhere in sports, the NHL is getting rid of the amateur EBUG next season, Cleveland's WNBA team gets a name, a parrot attacks a soccer team, a longtime Boston College radio team gets fired by the new head coach, and a scandal at the Tour de France Femmes! County Fairs have a long history of amazing food, local & national music acts, various forms of entertainment….and plenty of other weird traditions. Here's a list of some of the more interesting things that happen at county fairs across America. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a dad who pretended to be his 11 year-old daughter on TikTok so he could attempt to kill her alleged rapist, a #Florida restaurant that launches a nude dining experience, a couple in Taiwan that were busted having sex in an IKEA, and a Canadian woman who got pulled over and had TWELVE fake IDs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cooling off a bit today & tomorrow with high temps in the mid-to-upper 70's. Gonna get some more pavers laid for the firepit! On the show today, we talked about the things we hate when we go grocery shopping, and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us just after 8am to talk Packer training camp and the Brewers moves at the MLB trade deadline. In the news this morning, the bodies of two missing kayakers from Chicago are found, the Mayor of Madison demands that the encampment comes down, a Wisconsin man took his helicopter to the sporting goods store to avoid traffic, Christina Applegate gets out of the hospital, Aaron Rodgers goes after Anthony Fauci, and there have now been a couple of deaths from the diarrhea lettuce. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Pirates last night, the Miz hated the mound in Los Angeles, the NFL Hall of Fame game is on Thursday and the HOF induction happens this weekend, and Notre Dame & USC are renewing their rivalry. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. "Spider Man: Brand New Day" officially broke the opening weekend box office record, but one theater had to be evacuated after somebody let out a hellacious fart. Ozzfest might be returning in 2027…Zac Brown gives away cruise tickets to an entire crowd at Fenway Park…and Lollapalooza included a bag filled with pee getting carried around like a crowd-surfer. A doctor in Brazil is helping kids that are going in for surgery so it's not so intimidating…and a dog from Pennsylvania is found in Wisconsin! Elsewhere in sports, the head coach for the US men's National Team is sticking around for awhile, UFC fighter Allan Nascimento has passed away, the injuries at 49er's training camp continue to pile up, and the Triple Crown might not be a "thing" anymore. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a new mom who found a bunch of old clothes in a box of diapers, a #FloridaMan who killed his own kid with a leaf blower, a chainsaw-carrying centaur robot, a daycare worker who's accused of dragging a kid across the floor, and a guy in Minnesota who was trying to stop kids from riding their bikes through his yard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back!!! Jean returns from her family vacation to Boston and tells us all about her trip. Plus, Brian recaps his weekend…including the Megadeth show on Friday! In the news this morning, the latest on that deadly shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Idaho over the weekend, a recall on certain Ford vehicles, a possible class-action lawsuit for anyone who got sick from the diarrhea lettuce, two of the ransom notes for Nancy Guthrie are released, Linda Blair's home is searched by animal control officers, Vincent Pastore died over the weekend, and a #FloridaWoman gets kicked off a plane for preaching about Jesus. In sports, the Brewers took two out of three from the Angels this weekend, the Packers welcome Tucker Kraft back to the practice field at training camp, Zach Tom is changing his name, the Packers also introduced a new sensory activation vehicle at Lambeau, Kelsey Plum gets traded, and Ricky Pearsall's season is over. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Jonah Hill's been training in jiu jitsu and is looking to kick some ass…and speaking of kicking ass, "Spider Man: Brand New Day" kicked ALL the ass at the box office this weekend. Plus, Charlie Hunnam reveals what he did to get his mind right after playing Ed Gein in that series on Netflix. Cool story about a bunch of book lovers who helped a local library move to it's new location by forming a human chain. And a man who lost a bunch of tools after his truck got struck by lightning got a kind gesture from his son. The MN, WI, and IA state fairs are coming up and they are the top three for fair food according to Yelp. Elsewhere in sports, the FIFA sell-off is not happening after all, Tony Romo is getting replaced by JJ Watt on CBS, Harrison Bader FA & FO'd, and Cam Skattebo is going to do less blackflips. We talked about average summer spending and how much time parents spend carting their kids around. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Pennsylvania who was stealing thousands of dollars worth of Little Debbie snacks, rotting fish sauce in Canada, a hospital that hired a metal band to perform for a sick patient, & a guy who tried to smuggle a bunch of drugs under his toupee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Friday. It's Megadeth day. Let's f'ing GOOOOOOOO!!!! Yes, Megadeth & Obituary are at the La Crosse Center tonight and you can still get tickets at the door. Gates open at 5pm and music should start around 7pm. Don't miss Megadeth before they retire from touring FOREVER!!! On this show this morning, we played a bunch of Megadeth tunes to get pumped for the show tonight…and we gazed into the future at some things to look forward to in the month of August. Including movies, TV shows, sporting events, & holidays. Doc joined me just after 8am for this week's racing report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. In the news this morning, a recall on rechargeable hand warmers, Mandela Barnes drops out of the WI Governor's race, a man gets 15 years in prison for supplying his son the gun used to kill two students & two teachers, the Army has been testing a new weapon with a badass name, In sports, the Brewers are in LA to take on the Angels tonight, more info on the Tony Romo DUI arrest, Deebo Samuel gets a contract extension, Lebron is going to be filming his entire season with the 76ers for an upcoming documentary, and UEFA is going to boycott all FIFA competitions. Let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend along with what's new in theaters. Plus, Greg Brady joins the Smashing Pumpkins on-stage for a Brady Bunch classic. And a "Clueless" sequel is in the works with Alicia Silverstone on-board. Fantastic story about a postal worker who helped save a baby's life thanks to her years of medical training, and a young Leukemia patient is going viral for her unique decorations while in the hospital. Elsewhere in sports, Paige Bueckers & Angel Reese won't face any discipline from the WNBA over a friend wager made on video, one of the co-owners of the Seattle Storm gets in trouble with the league, the PGA is going to air an announcer-free stream of it's upcoming tournament, and a TOPPS Shohei Ohtani card just sold for a LOT of money. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a three year-old kid who snuck out of his house & walked a half mile to grandma's, a naked man hiding in the ceiling of a plasma donation center, a kid who got suspended from school because he bit his sandwich into the shape of a gun, a #FloridaMan who admits it's him on video committing a crime, Aldi was trying to sell four ice cubes for $5, and a woman gets mad about her drive-thru wait at a KFC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In case you missed it, the Megadeth show at the Southside Oktoberfest grounds tomorrow night is moving down the street a bit & is now happening inside the La Crosse Center. Find all the info here. Obviously, the threat of rain with some possible lightning and heavy winds can seriously affect any outdoor event, so moving the show to the Center makes a ton of sense. Also in the news this morning, a nationwide recall on eyedrops, accusations by multiple women against Jared Leto, the Mayor of St. Paul is being investigated, Dr. Fauci pleads the fifth, Afroman is suing, and a ban on Roomba vacuums. In sports, the Brewers got shellacked by the Giants last night, an update on yesterday's training camp injuries, the latest on Mia Bieniemy, and Ahman Green announces that he's got Parkinson's. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight, and discussed Ben Affleck's big win on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" last night. If you're looking for something cool to do this coming Halloween, you might want to go to Universal Studios. Three women in a car flew off an overpass and ended up landing upside-down & trapped in the vehicle until a bunch of strangers came to their rescue. And a young lifeguard is a hero after saving a young boy from drowning. It's Hypothetical Thursday and with Jean in Boston, I asked you the question this morning: "If the Purge was real, would you participate or lock down with your family/friends/neighbors?" Office Cora also joined me just after 8am to talk about what she's up to in the 715 this weekend…and her hypothetical question for me was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Macklin Celebrini signs a massive contract, Plaxico Burress compares his time in prison to playing with the Jets, and a professional golfer ends up in the wrong country after looking for some Korean BBQ. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a woman who Googled "Does God Forgive Murderers" before actually killing someone, Fireball's new sneakers, the robot that was supposed to help teachers at a school in NY isn't happening afterall, a man accuses his partner of cheating on him with a very specific sex toySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Got a text from Jean yesterday saying that they're loving their time in Boston. I can't wait to hear all about her trip when she gets back next week. In the news this morning, the Minocqua Brewing Company has it's license revoked, a nationwide recall on Thyroid medication, a Costco settlement could mean money in your pocket, a tragic murder/suicide in Michigan, Myspace is apparently attempting to make a comeback, and Oscar Mayer is celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Wienermobile with a special "wiener cake". In sports, the Brewers beat the Giants last night and go for the series sweep later today, the Tony Romo arrest video has been released, Kyle Shanahan takes full responsibility for the accident he was recently involved in, Micah Parsons is starting the season on the PUP list for the Packers, and Adrian Peterson will be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor later this season. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, a possible "Home Alone" sequel starring Macaulay Culkin might be in the works, David Lee Roth & Alex Van Halen are reuniting in Fargo for a TED talk, and the kids from "The Sandlot" are going to be in a new series called "Dugout Dads". Great story about a guy who beat cancer and decided to celebrate by canoeing the Missouri river with his dog, a kid in Florida is getting recognized for reading to shelter animals, and a message in a bottle is found 53 years later and returned to the family of it's original sender. It's Hump Day, so that means "One Gotta Go Wednesday"…and today's edition was food related - Burgers. Tacos. Pizza. Or fried chicken? Elsewhere in sports, the Browns re-up Denzel Ward and make him the highest paid defensive back in NFL history, Ohio State and Notre Dame make record deals for sponsorship patches on their respective uniforms, Bills fans AND some of their players absolutely hate their new "Nickel City" uniforms, and a minor league baseball player gets trucked by a mascot in a Santa suit. I personally don't think that mini-vans were ever cool…but apparently the younger generation is trying to make mini-vans a "thing". And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a daycare worker that locked a kid in the closet so she could go to the liquor store, a bunch of rabid beavers in NY & NJ keep attacking people, a #FloridaMan who got busted for drugs while on the phone with his "bae", & a self-service kiosk at Popeye's restaurants is asking people to tip the kitchen staff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like an idiot, I decided to work on my backyard firepit yesterday in the extreme heat. We got six of the nine circles done before calling it quits after about two hours. It was absolutely brutal…and I will never make that mistake again. Needless to say, I'm dragging ass today. Thankfully, we had a MAJOR concert announcement this morning, which helped perk me up a bit. In case you missed it, Godsmack & Dorothy are coming to the La Crosse Center on Friday, October 16th!!! Tickets go on-sale this Friday at 10am. In the news this morning, a recall on Bacon, the CEO of Cracker Barrel is stepping down after the company's disastrous attempt at rebranding, Bryan Kohberger is attempting to change his plea, Carly Simon announces that she's got Parkinson's disease In sports, the Brewers started their west coast road trip with a loss to the Giants last night, Eric Bieniemy's wife was shot by the couple's son, Jamal Adams is signing with the Vikings, Michael Lombardi is on paid administration leave from UNC, Conor McGregor is looking to fight Max Holloway again in 2027, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been accused of corruption. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and let you know what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, as the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 gets nearer, John Stewart & Pete Davidson announce a new comedy special to raise money for 9/11 charities. Great story from New Jersey about a cop who helped deliver a baby in a parking lot, and a dog that's been missing for five years gets reunited with it's owner. Apparently, some people are eating more iceberg lettuce & trying to get the explosive diarrhea so they'll lose weight. Elsewhere in sports, Ryan Lasko is starting to get feeling in his legs, a squirrel gets on the field and the grounds crew has a hell of a time trying to corral it, and a soccer team wins a title after 75 years of trying! In a new round of "Who'd You Rather"...$50k in cash immediately, or a coin-flip for a shot at $1 million? Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined me just after 8am to talk about Packers training camp. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a bunch of kids at a YMCA Summer camp that ate mushroom-laced edibles, a #FloridaMan who was depositing his co-workers' paychecks into his account, a woman in Iowa who got busted for DUI on a lawnmower, and a cop in Nashville who was banging another cop in a school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This heat is the WORST! I guess you could say it's going to cool off tomorrow with a high of just 87°, but I'm done with Summer. Let's get those crispy nights & chilly mornings going already. Jean's on vacation this week in Boston with her family, but I've got plenty of stuff to do this week with a big show on Friday at the Oktoberfest grounds…and a major concert announcement tomorrow morning. Speaking of this Friday's Megadeth & Obituary show at the Festgrounds, we talked to the legendary Dave Mustaine on Friday and ran that interview this morning. In the news today, a deadly shooting at a food festival in Seattle, a recall on a fabric dresser sold at Walmart, a deadly attack on a Pride celebration in Berlin, the latest on the shooting in Madison last week, and an update on the bio-hacker dude. The Brew Crew got a stellar start from the Miz yesterday and crushed the Rockies, Todd Gilliland may have won the $1 million in-season NASCAR tournament…but Corey Heim won the race yesterday, Tony Romo got popped for DUI over the weekend, and Lebron is heading to Philly to join the 76ers. Talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight…and recapped some of the highlights from this past weekend's Comic-Con in San Diego. Punch the Monkey just celebrated his first birthday and appears to be doing much better…and a dog that went missing over the 4th of July has been found & returned to his owners. A recent survey asked Americans if "flirting" with an A.I. program counts as cheating on your significant other…and about 1/4 of people think it does. Elsewhere in sports, the baseball HOF got some new inductees this weekend, Jacoby Brissett gets a nice contract extension, the 49ers head coach was involved in a pretty serious accident recently, John Tortarella is looking to coach again, and the NFLPA is investigating the Panthers after a player got seriously injured on the very first day of training camp! And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a #FloridaMan who broke into a neighbor's house and made himself a margarita, a #FloridaWoman who stabbed her friend with a pair of scissors, a guy who got stuck inside of a gas station sign for several hours, a couple of guys who parachuted off the space needle in Seattle, and a woman on a Carnival cruise ship that was scratching her feet with a fork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here comes the heat again. Not bad today with a high around 80°…but reaching the upper 80's tomorrow and into the 90's by Sunday & Monday. Uffdah. Today is Jean's last day on the show for awhile as she & the family are headed to Boston & Cape Cod for a summer vacation. Speaking of Summer…a bunch of people like to into Halloween-mode the day after the 4th of July. And if you're one of them, we talked about some horror movies that are set during the Summer months that you might want to watch. In the news this morning, Powerball is now available in the US and the UK, a recall on toaster ovens, a bear got stuck on a utility pole, Vance Boelter is sentenced, a verdict in the Shiloh Hendrix case, and the latest on the deadly officer-involved shooting in Madison. In sports, the Brewers start a 3-game series with the Rockies tonight, the Dodgers visited the White House yesterday to celebrate their World Series win last season, Fernando Mendoza signs his rookie contract with the Raiders, the Ravens already released Diego Pavia, and Patrick Kane is coming back to Chicago! We let you know what's on TV & streaming this weekend and what's new in theaters. Plus, some new music you may want to pick up. Also talked about a new series being produced by Peyton Manning called "NASCAR: Americana" Earlier this week, we had a story about USPS worker in #Florida who was picking up random animals while delivering mail and bringing them back to her house…and now a bunch of those animals are being reunited with their rightful owners. Also, a teenager with some serious lasso skills just recently saved a person who was drowning in the Yellowstone River. And speaking of helping people…who better than Spider Man to come to someone's rescue??? We had a new "Karen of the Day" who really doesn't like people using his driveway to turn around in. Elsewhere in sports, the Cubs aren't seeking any punishment for the fan involved in that viral slapping incident last weekend, the Norweigan Football Federation is lodging a formal complaint with FIFA in regards to President Trump's World Cup involvement, and a fan who jumped into a fountain in Kansas City to grab a home run ball gets an assist from the player who hit the dinger. Doc joined us just after 8am for today's Racing Report thanks to County Materials in Holmen & Eau Claire. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a Sinclair gas station dinosaur that was recently stolen & moved to a more scenic location, a #FloridaMan who received over a kilo of cocaine in the mail, a woman in Tennessee who got arrested after she exposed herself during a traffic stop, a fight between a swimmer & a kite surfer that almost turned deadly, a search of a funeral home found a bucket filled with organs, a dead body was discovered in a donation box, and a former doctor in Washington state who hired a hitman to get his ex-wife addicted to heroin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holy crap are we loaded with stuff this morning! In the news, a recall on a popular fruit puree, the results of an independent autopsy on Nolan Wells, a deadly shooting in Madison, a garbage truck in Milwaukee explodes, William Shatner and his daughter reveal their recent battles with cancer, the wreckage of a Pan Am plane is located 74 years after it crashed, and wild video of a leopard attacking a shop owner in India! In sports, the Brewers beat the Mets last night for another series win, the Red Sox finally lost after winning 15 in a row, the Packers start training camp next week, Caitlin Clark gets another tech & is one away from a one-game suspension, the cover athletes for NBA2K are announced, and the Angels fired a scout for illegally taping other teams. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. Plus, Elon Musk is apparently making his own version of "The Odyssey" that will allegedly be more historically accurate than the Christopher Nolan version that's currently in theaters. Conan O'Brien explains what happened to his hair after recent pics of him went viral, a sequel to "Days of Thunder" is in the works, and the Ghostface from the "Scary Movie" franchise launches an OnlyFans account. Great story about a teen driver who trusted his gut & checked on a car in a ditch…which led to him possibly saving a woman's life! As we always do on Thursday mornings, we asked each other Hypothetical questions…and Brian's question for Jean was: "If you could only listen to music with one form of media for the rest of your life, what would it be? Tapes/Records/CDs/MP3s" While Jean's question for Brian was: " " Elsewhere in sports, Sophie Cunningham clarifies her statements on trans athletes, Charlie Woods gets interrupted in his backswing, the latest on the Cubs fan who slapped another fan when they refused to stand for the National anthem, an American cyclist gets brake-checked by a car before a stage at the Tour de France, and an update on the Puka Nacua bite allegations. Office Cora joined us just after 8am to talk about what she's up to this weekend in the 715 and to recap her time at Rock Fest last weekend. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a family in Alaska that were cleaning out a dead relatives house & found human remains in a freezer, an alligator that was blocking a family's front door, a roller coaster in Ecuador that tossed a passenger, a guy who got arrested for stealing a bunch of vodka & Bacon, a Great White shark that was swimming extremely close to some kids in the ocean, and a bear that hilarious got trapped in an SUV and wouldn't stop honking the horn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Hump Day and the weather is going to be absolutely delightful! Sunny & 74° today with the heat returning this weekend. So get out & enjoy it! In the news this morning, a recall on garlic powder sold nationwide, actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car crash in Maryland, a woman in Oklahoma is found guilty of failing to protect her daughter, more idiots in Yellowstone, and a cargo plane had a very rough landing in Cincinnati. In sports, the Brewers lost to the Mets last night, the Dolphins sign an extension with Jordyn Brooks, the Miami Heat "accidentally" posted a link to a Lebron James introductory press conference, the World Cup final between Argentina & Spain had a ton of viewers, Giants head coach John Harbaugh reacts to the viral Cam Skattebo video from Fanatics Fest, ESPN announces a bunch of layoffs, and Aaron Rodgers is apparently trying to rebuild his relationship with his family. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight. And apparently, people are refusing to leave their seats at concerts to use the restrooms. Great story about a very large senior dog that got too tired on a walk with it's owner and had to be rescued by some firefighters. And a young girl diagnosed with a rare disease got a bone marrow donation from her very brave sister. It's One Gotta Go Wednesday, and today's choices were popular Summer activities - A day at the pool/beach. A day on the river/lake. A fire pit in the backyard. Or some time at a cabin up north. Elsewhere in sports, the WNBA isn't allowing any of it's partners to profit off the viral Sophie Cunningham "pointing" video/meme, another possible location for a new stadium for Da Bears, an update on the guy who smacked another fan in the back of the head at a recent Cubs/Twins game, and Jordan Kuroda-Grauer suffers an extremely unfortunate injury. A couple of recent Reddit threads asked people to list guy & girl "flexes" that makes someone instantly attractive. We checked in to see if we're on the attractive side of things. The MN State Fair is coming up next month and the new foods & drinks are starting to get released, so we took a look at what you can expect if you're going to the Sweat Together. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a refrigerator for human beings, a woman who sold a guy's tarantula collection while he was in jail, a #FloridaWoman who was arrested after locking her dogs in a storage locker, another #FloridaWoman who was apparently collecting stray cats while delivering mail & hoarding them in deplorable conditions, and a dude dressed as a mime got busted for being creepy & weird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're getting the gang back together! After a week at Rock Fest, Brian came back to an empty studio because Jean went to see AC/DC on Sunday. But this morning, we're both back in the studio and Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show joined us on the phone just after 8am. In the news this morning, the latest on the lettuce recall, people are in love with Jimothy the raccoon, an epic meltdown in #Florida, the White House teleprompter guy was apparently betting on Trump's speeches, and Jean recapped her trip to Madison to see AC/DC. In sports, the Brewers kept the train rollin' with a win over the Mets last night, the Packers signed an extension with Devonte Wyatt, the Michigan AD is stepping down, the latest on the death of Hannah Rapp, and the financial situation with LIV golf is getting worse. We talked about what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and we discussed the new "Avengers: Doomsday" trailer that dropped yesterday. Plus, Kelly Clarkson apparently thought she caught the explosive diarrhea…and Jerry Seinfeld was getting paid a ridiculous amount of money while filming "Seinfeld". Cool story about a 73 year-old guy who spends his time volunteering as a NICU baby cuddler, and a woman who bought a "soulmate drawing" off Etsy is now engaged to a guy that looks exactly like the drawing. Are you packing your cooler properly? Elsewhere in sports, FIFA is investigating the scrum after the World Cup championship game between Argentina and Spain, the WTA is going to start testing for gender, Josh Kerr breaks the 1-mile record, Bryson Dechambeau tried to call President Trump to help him with a penalty at the Open Championship, and people are arguing online about the viral video of a fan getting slapped by another fan after not standing for the National Anthem. We also had to talk about what's going on with Tom Brady. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy who was naked & "surfing" on top of a moving train, a #Florida police chief who resigned after he was accused of having sex with the wife of a guy he was investigating, a #FloridaWoman who was three times over the legal limit when she crashed into a construction site, and diarrhea on a splash pad!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love Rock Fest. I miss being there. I had such a great time. But man, am I glad to be home and poop in my own toilet, shower in my own shower, and sleep in my own bed. Jean's out this morning as she went to AC/DC last night in Madison. So, I ran a couple of the interviews we recorded while in the radio booth at Rock Fest including my conversations with the Autumn Kings, Kami Kehoe, and Story of the Year! In the news this morning, the explosive diarrhea has been traced back to some lettuce, the WI DNR extends their air quality advisory until noon today, David Crowley is back in the race for Governor of WI after getting an endorsement from Tony Evers, a man drowned in the Chippewa River after fleeing from police, and a start-up company is taking orders on survival pods! In sports, the Brewers restart the regular season with a sweep of the Marlins, Spain beats Argentina to claim the World Cup title and they got PAID by FIFA…which might be why they're trying to sell all that grass from the field in New Jersey(which isn't going over too well in the Garden State). Let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and talked about the most-watched series on Netflix from the last four years. Plus, is Darius Rucker calling it a career? Today happens to be the anniversary of the release of the original "Neverending Story" movie…which lines up nicely with this story about a pony that almost suffered the same fate at Artax, but was rescued by a fire department in PA. And speaking of nice saves, check out this guy who used his own vehicle to stop a runaway vehicle in Washington. Elsewhere in the world of sports, Joey Logano gets his first win of the NASCAR season, Connor Bedard gets a contract extension, Cam Skattebo scares Giants fans by trying to do a flip at FanFest, Saquon Barkley's house gets robbed, Conor McGregor talks about the injuries he sustained during his last fight, and apparently…Madison Square Garden keeps a list of artists that may be difficult to deal with. In today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a guy in Texas who just got his 12th OWI, a #FloridaMan who tried switching seats with his passenger after getting pulled over, a guy who fell into the tank of a porta potty and had to be cut out by a fire department, a woman who got busted with drugs hidden all over & in her body, a woman who was driving around naked with a bunch of drugs & guns in her car.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last day in the studio for me as I'll be heading home after the show…jamming the truck full of suitcases and coolers…and heading to Rock Fest!!! Hope to see many of you in Cadott this weekend. In the news this morning, a nationwide recall on grills sold at Walmart, Olive Garden's $100 pasta pass is back, the Louisiana Pastor gets ordered to stay away from his neighbor, the grandpa that got yeeted by the bison in Yellowstone is identified, the F.B.I. is offering a $15k reward for info on the dead baby found at the Electric Forest music festival, and the victims in the deadly Lake Pepin crash are identified. In sports, a recap of last night's Home Run Derby and a look at tonight's All-Star Game. The World Cup continues this afternoon, the Packers sign a contract extension with Isaiah McDuffie, and Conor McGregor is going to get surgery on his injured knee and eventually return to the octagon. We let you know what's on TV & streaming today/tonight and what's new on New Release Tuesday. Plus, they're rebooting "A Nightmare on Elm St." again. Incredible story of an off-duty firefighter in Texas who recently saved a bunch of kids from drowning after a boat capsized. And a guy from Indiana just recently completed a 14-year challenge by walking the equivalent of the Earth's circumference. As Brian gets ready to travel to Cadott for Rock Fest later today, Jean will be getting ready for her family trip to Boston & Cape Cod later this month…but she might want to rethink her decision to drive from the city to the Cape as Boston has the WORST drivers in the country. Elsewhere in sports, Adam Schefter signs a contract extension with ESPN, and Bryce Harper fights back against a Fanduel cameo video he recorded. July is "National Grilling Month", so we looked at some stats & info on using the grill. Plus, Brian might want to start eating spicy food. Tuesdays are the day we chat with Grant Bilse from the Wisco Sports Show. And in today's edition of "Bad News with Happy Music", we had stories about a naked man in Portland who tried to abduct a kid, a DoorDash delivery driver who got hit by a car during a police chase, a rabid beaver in NY that's been attacking swimmers, and a #FloridaMan who pepper sprayed a family at a pet store. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.